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Hi there.
Hope you guys had a great Easter.
Well, that's it. Time's up.
Here's a full list of the eighteen hiding places;
Hope you guys had a great Easter.
Well, that's it. Time's up.
Here's a full list of the eighteen hiding places;
Look out for a follow up post with the winners.
Thanks for taking part!
Thanks for taking part!
I totally missed the photo challenge thread. I did check Screen Resolution thread, but didn't check the 4th page.
And the winners are ...
First place: Becky84, who found all eggsBecky84 wins a print book of choice, a t-shirt, and an I ♥ HTML cup
Second place: tinybites, who found 17 out of 18 eggstinybites wins an e-book of choice, a t-shirt, and an I ♥ HTML cup
Third place: Syam, who found 16 out of 18 eggsSyam wins an e-book of choice and a t-shirt
Fourth place: ZedWonk, who found 10 out of 18 eggsZedWonk wins a t-shirt
Congratulations all! You will be contacted by HAWK to sort out your prizes!
PS. The fifth prize wasn't won because there was no fifth submission.
Shame more people didn't submit the eggs they'd found, it was brilliant fun searching around all the forums looking for them!
I've been a member on this forum for almost a year now and honestly didn't realise quite how much useful information there was before now.
Thanks for creating the hunt and giving me something to do
10 years of SitePointing and finally won a place in a contest
D'oh! The egg I was missing was the one on Unobtrusively Zen's profile, which I'm sure I've viewed. Just didn't expect it to be on the far left...sneaky, guys!
It was a lot of fun to comb through the forums for these eggs. Learned a lot on the way, too. Though I didn't necessarily sign up for an educational Easter hunt
Looking forward to having a Sitepoint ebook to add to my virtual shelf...it'll be a great complement to the ones already living on my bookshelf.
Thanks again!
I went for all or nothing. Didn't find all eggs, let alone the secret phrase. It was mean to hide #13 on page 27, and in a thread full of pictures of all things!
What was the secret phrase anyway?
Yes, if we do this again we won't hide them so far anymore. Page 27 was indeed a bit too much!
The secret phrase was: anonymous function (where egg 13, _, was a space, not an underscore)
Hm, I think the underscore was a bit misleading too. One word being 'function' I was expecting the other to be the function name with an underscore in it - over thinking obviously. The fact that it's a secret phrase, not a secret word, is enough to tell that there's more than one word, imo. Or it should be empty, not an underscore
Anyway... Congrats to all the winners!
Congratulations winners!And thanks to the staff that worked incredibly hard putting this together. You guys rock.
Oh man, I feel terrible. I could have got a T-shirt.
Congratulations to all who won, and thanks to all those that took part.
Congrats to the winners!!!
I found a couple but then my time became to limited. Maybe next time....
Congratulations to all. It wasn't an easy contest.
Congratulations to all the winners... and those who didn't submit anything... shame one you!
Congrats to the winners, I wish I had spent more time on it.... I never did submit what I did find, I should have, but it was not enough for anything anyways.
Congratulations to all the winners of the Easter Egg Hunt! :tup:
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Congratulations to all winners.


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(This is a guest review from my friend D) My first impression of WhatsWhat is that it is a pretty cool idea for a site- like Facebook for kids! I tried to sign in as a new member through the black box in the upper right hand corner of the screen. I clicked *sign in*. It took a few minutes to find the *join now* section (upper left corner of screen). For those of us who are "illiterate" computer parents, the *log in* and the *join now* are not together in one box (QueenB is included in this) so keep that in mind when you go to join and save yourself some time!! You MUST have parental approval and a webcam to join. The program uses facial recognition to verify that your child is logging on and not someone else each time they use it.
WhatsWhat offers a kids' social network where they can customize their personal pages, share photos, play games, earn points and trade them for prizes. There are quizzes and status updates just like the adult networks- just without the adults included. Parents DO need to give approval for an account but only kids can log on and only kids can sign up (hence the webcam).
One thing that was a little discouraging for D was the parent verification: At first I really liked the idea that a parent would have to give approval. But to get to that point is downright painful. At first I was put-off that they wanted my credit card number. With this day and age and I.D. theft I don't like to give out my credit card number. With a little more reading I found around the necessity of having to give a credit card. I printed your parent consent verification form, filled it in, and faxed it to you. I called the telephone number you have listed under *contact me*. The woman from WhatsWhat informed me that WhatsWhat is having a problem with fax verification process and it could take as long as a week or more to enroll my daughter. I was informed that my daughter will still will need to go through photo verification after you register her. I asked the representative if I would receive an email when registration is complete. She couldn't answer that question. She told me to sign in, in about a week or so. That is when I'll find out if I'm registered. Up to this point, this has been a long half hour of my time.
Once the verification is complete, your child can set up their account, personalize things, take quizzes, play games, and be social- and YOU, as the parent, don't have to wonder who he might be interacting with – you know! This is a great idea for a site- a safe, secure place for kids to interact with one another- and because of the photo verification you can feel at ease that there are no possible adults posing as children. I know that I posted about my friend Deb having issues getting her daughter's account registered as she didn't do a credit card- but as annoying as that may be for parents- that's also kind of reassuring- the folks at WhatsWhat.com really do take the time and steps to ensure the safety of our children. My kids are little but the idea of them being on Facebook scares me. I get friend requests regularly from people I haven't ever met nor heard of- what's to stop them from not being who they say they are? When they are old enough for social networking (and let's face it, their mom is a social media mom, they will love social networks I'm sure) I want to know my kids are in a safe place and protected!
The reason Deb and her daughter helped me with this review is, quite simply, that they won't even allow me as a mom blogger to create an account just to poke around for the sake of my review. This to me as a mom is very reassuring- they have policies and they adhere to them.
I wrote this review while participating in the "Keep Kids Safe Online: WhatsWhat.me Safe Kids Social Network Review Program" from WhatsWhat.me. I received compensation to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed are my own.0

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I loved the movie just got done watching it have to say Jamie could make me do things I may like! Haven't read the books yet but I will
Really disappointed in the choice of Gray!!! really??? I don't see the movie living up to the books, stick to writing and stay out if the movie business
Charlie Hunnam was perfect for the part!
I think Jamie and Dakota will do well! She's perfect for Ana! Exactly the way I pictured her. Jamie, not so much at first, but then started to see him in other roles and how great an actor he is. He is gorgeous, sexy, stylish, and feel he will play Christian fabulously!!! Cheers to Jamie and Dakota!
I am not saying anything bad to the actor or actress but i have read the three backs a million time i love ever bit of the books but i cnt see him a Christian at all he nothing like wat u amagin when u read the description of him i will be still going to c move jst wish someone like matt bommer and Alex play the main character they are really like wat u would amagin x
Wow, yall are some critical bitches. One persons version of perfect is not the same as anothers. I hope you dont teach your kids to be this judgmental.
I just don't think jamie danon is a good christan grey. i mean he's hott and all but i think christan bale makes a christan grey.
nooooo.i dnt lyk dis christian..no man.please change him….i think damon from vampire diaries will be the best person to play christian…
I like the Christian but not the Anna.
WTH did anyone get the idea, we would wanna picture HIM as our Christian!? NOPE.. Wrong, TRY AGAIN!! So glad I read the book, cause if he's doing the movie, I am gonna save my money. WHO DO I NEED TO TALK TO?
Im not so sure if he fits as Christian Grey . Some of his pics he looks good sort of but I just dont know.
hate this guy for the part
SERIOUSLY!!!! Did you read the book?perhaps you should read it again. This guy isn't flawless, charismatic, sexy, not even irresistible and if you think so perhaps you need to hire another casting director he/she got it all wrong. I won't see this.
I dont get it. Is the cast list done by a man? The cast is nothing like in the books. Sad. I am not feeling like see the movie.
Seriously this is who they picked. This guy is nothing like what you would imagine Christian Grey to look like. Kinda makes me not wanna see the movie, he's not even attractive. I say recast the part!!!
Oh My G– are you even thinking………….they both started out this 3 sensation and to put anyone else in the roles that Ana and
Christian played would be a horrible mistake. When reading the books I thought of Ana and Christian playing their parts and it made
the books faster to read and enjoy the characters so much more real. I truly hope that they keep the same people throughout the
series. As for me I think Christian is so enjoyable to watch and look at ;-))
I can't believe this who they picked! I don't even want to see the movie now . grey is supposed to be god like. irresistibly good looking with brooding eyes. not the boy next door and after reading the books and hearing the description of him I'm utterly disappointed
One name only…matt bomer
I agree i think they could have some one so much better for the role
absolutely the wrong choice for the male role !!! take a step back and take time to cast appropriately…
I love him (= Actually okay with this choice
I also think this us a bad idea. Dont rush to make the movie. As bad as I would like to see the movie I would rather u take the time to find the right person for Christian Gray than to just pick some one in a rush to make the movie. No dout the right man will make this movie billions of dollars but the wronge man will coust this movie big time and disapoint a lot of women. Ian somerhalder is a good choice. But don just pick anyone. You want aomeone the fans sww in their fantasy. You paintwd a good pic In the book of what he looks like so don't let us down with thw wro g actor.
I also think this is a bad choice for the movie! As is Dakota for Ana. I read all 3 books and neither of them "fit" what I pictured. Though I did not have a certain person in mind, I still don't think they would work as the main characters. Someone like Ian Somerhalder or Daniel DiTomasso is more what I would picture Christian Grey to look like and as for Ana, I honestly think Alexis Bledel is it. This movie just may do well only because so many women will want to see how the studio adapted the movie, but maybe not. It may tank due to bad casting and bad acting. I will definitely not be spending my money to see it at the movie theater.
Yuck!!!! Seriously Disappointed!!!


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Meaning: to murder, to kill
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- The mafia can have a guy offed even if he's in jail.
- They reckon you can get someone offed for about five thousand dollars if you know the right people.
Variety: This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
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Senator Maziarz Announces Funding For Orleans County School Districts
Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane), is pleased to announce that he was able to secure funding for the 5 school districts in Orleans County from the Legislative Education Aid Grant Process. Each of the five districts-Albion, Holley, Kendall, Lyndonville and Medina-will receive $50,000 to spend in their district on what their top priorities are. Senator Maziarz was joined by the School District Superintendents to announce the awarding of the funding as the new school year starts.
"I am extremely pleased that the school districts in Orleans County were recognized as districts in need and were selected to receive this funding," said Senator Maziarz. "I have always been an advocate for education and continue to fight for every school in my district. This funding will allow each school district to fund opportunities which had to be cut in their budgets, and more importantly will help continue to provide the best education for the children in Orleans County."
Albion Superintendent Michael Bonnewell said, "We are grateful for Senator Maziarz efforts in securing funds from the Legislative Education Aid Grant Process that will assist us in providing professional development and instructional resources as we implement the Common Core Learning Standards and the teacher and principal evaluation and development program. These funds provide us with the means to continue our commitment to continuous improvement—a core value of the Albion Central School District."
Holley Superintendent Robert D'Angelo said, "Senator Maziarz has always been responsive to the needs of our school district which reaffirms his commitment to the education of our youth. We are extremely grateful for his willingness to always listen and help. The funds secured by Senator Maziarz enabled us to restore an Occupational Therapist position, addressing the needs of not only students with special needs, but also out student population as a whole."
Kendall Superintendent Julie Christensen said, "The Kendall School community and students thank Senator Maziarz for his continued support. The additional funding has allowed us to purchase new laptops, I pads and technology to prepare our students for the 21st Century and become college and career ready."
Lyndonville Superintendent Jason Smith said, "The Lyndonville Central School District continues to be grateful for the support for education-and specifically our school district-by Senator Maziarz. The District will be allocating these special funds to security upgrades to our school bus fleet. With the consolidation of our transportation runs into a single run for all of our students, the addition of security cameras on our fleets will provide an added measure of safety and supervision. The District will also be applying these funds towards full restoration of our after-school tutoring program."
Medina Superintendent Jeff Evoy said, "The Medina Central School District is very please that Senator Maziarz has secured $50,000 for our school district. We appreciate his ongoing advocacy for our school district. This funding will be utilized to reinstate a School Resource Officer in our district. Student safety is a top priority and having the benefit of an SRP will bolster the safety and security of our campus."


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An annual wind power conference in July is expanding this year to include other renewable energies, including solar and alternative fuels, and educational workshops to help homeowners and small businesses use the technologies.
WIndiana/Indiana Renewable Energy Conference, July 20-21 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, will bring together experts from industry, academia and government to address key issues in wind power. The conference is organized by the Indiana Office of Energy Development and the Energy Center at Purdue University's Discovery Park.


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3:01pm Tuesday 14th January 2014
3:01pm Tuesday 14th January 2014
FORMER Stroud resident Roger Price has been killed at his home in Johannesburg.
Roger, who was born in Ryeford in 1938, died after being shot during a burglary on Friday, January 3.
A former Stroud Boys' Technical School pupil, Roger, moved to Botswana in 1976 where he worked for the country's meat commission at Lobatse under British government aid.
After 12 years he moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, where he resumed his earliest career in auctioneering – a trade he learnt while working for Pearce Pope and Sons auctioneers in Stroud after leaving school.
Roger leaves behind two sons, Jason and Matthew, and three grandchildren James, Emma and George.
His funeral service was held at St Michael's Church in Bryanston, Johannesburg yesterday, Tuesday.
He is also survived by his brother Tom, who still lives in Stroud, and sister Roseanne.
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The Crap We Missed – Tuesday 8.12.14
Welcome to Tuesday's The Crap We Missed which, I'm not gonna lie, is essentially just a compilation post of The Expendables 3 LA premiere with a few TCWM favorites tossed in, because ever since Robin Williams died, the entire paparazzi has been posted up outside his house, his ex-wife's house, his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and some other places where's he's rumored to have taken a shit. I know the 24 hour media cycle and content aggregate machine known as the Internet literally supports my livelihood, but on days like today, even I get a little disgusted. And that's coming from a man who's still laughing at Bruce Jenner eating this banana.
I'll be over here convincing myself these tears are really from that joy and not the soul-crushing realities of being a human being in this cruel bitch of a world,
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SWINDON coach Neil Loader hailed his side's defensive display in their 13-0 win over Wiltshire rivals Salisbury as the best he has seen since he returned to the club.
Tries from Charlie Vine and Ben Saville and a penalty from Adam Westall were enough to claim the victory at Greenbridge Road on Saturday, securing a result which moves the club up to third in South West 1 East with six games to go.
Loader has been back at Swindon for four seasons following a spell in Italy, and was delighted with the way his side held firm in the second half against their county rivals.
"A 13-point difference was a fair reflection of the game I think, although both sides could probably have scored more points," he said.
"They broke us a few times and maybe should have scored, and they stopped us a few times which maybe we should have converted too, but we were pleased with the result.
"In the second half our defensive effort was phenomenal, and it was probably the best I've seen in the four seasons I have been back at the club, and it showed how much we wanted to win the game.
"To beat Salisbury is a big thing for us because they are Wiltshire rivals, and it is the only derby game we have at the moment. The boys were buzzing massively after the game, and it was a great place to be.
"The players have to take an awful lot of credit for the way they performed, and I thought Charlie Vine in particular had a great game."
The victory saw Swindon leap-frog Reading into third, but Loader is more focused on hanging onto the position rather than pushing Old Centralians, who lead by 17-points, for second place.
"In all honesty I don't think Old Cents will drop enough points for us, although we are capable of winning every one of our games we have left," he said.
"We still have to play Bracknell which is a massive task, and we are capable of winning because they are not unbeatable.
"With six games to go we already have as many wins as last year, and although we have lost some games we should have won, we have found a way to win the matches we were not able to last season.
"I am massively happy with third, and we want to stay there, but now it is Reading chasing us and not us chasing them.
"It is easier to be the chaser, but if we keep on winning we will stay ahead and finish third."


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How do you guys want to do the playoff format?
We don't need to decide right away but I would like to get some feedback, just to get an idea on how everyone feels about it.
In the past we've had 8 of the 12 teams per conference make it in, the 2 division winners then the next 6 best by winning percentage.
However that was with a 24 team league, looks like we'll only have 20 this season.
With a 10 team conference, how many should make the playoffs?
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Spotted in Dania Beach Last Week
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are seeking the public's help locating a suspect wanted in a Dec. 28 residential armed robbery. Intelligence revealed he had fled the area, but detectives in the VIPER Unit just received information that he was spotted last week in Dania Beach.
Around 10:16 p.m. that Friday in December, three men showed up to apartment #3 at 38 S.W. 6 Avenue in Dania Beach after learning the victim, Brandon Burke, 24, had received a pricey watch for Christmas. The suspects beat the victim and ransacked his home, stealing his watch, wallet and other items.
Investigators arrested two of the suspects involved: Kevon Williams, 21, on Jan. 23 and Ahmad Robinson, 24, on Jan. 30.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of the third suspect, Antonio Eugene Brown, 26, on Feb. 7. Detectives believed he had left South Florida but learned last week that he may have been in Dania Beach.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS(8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
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There are two types of people in this world. Those who live the mediocre lifestyle, content with getting by with the bare necessities and then there are those of us who strive for the finer things in life. P.J. Bonifacio is definitely part of the latter group. Bonifacio, chief proprietor of P.J. Bonifacio Paint and Autobody Inc., located in City of Industry, Calif, has built his automotive reputation by seeing beyond the sheetmetal and executing a project with a high degree of quality. Coming from a background in automotive bodywork and collision repairs, this stern-faced, yet compassionate individual has been in the import game for well over 20 years, specializing in "Old Skool" Toyotas, such as the AE86/Trueno/Levin/Corolla, and Starlet. When rumors began spreading of Bonifacio rebuilding his personal AE86 Levin to turbocharged status, we jumped at the opportunity to be the first to expose this high-horsepower beast, knowing full well the vehicle would be a one of a kind executed to a very high standard.
The rejuvenation began in 2003 for Bonifacio as his AE86 Toyota Levin's factory engine was plucked from the engine bay. Out with the old and in with the new; the underpowered 115-hp 4AG engine was replaced with a 210-hp 3S-GE, 2.0-liter powerplant imported from Japan. Heading up all aspects of the engine buildup, fabrication and installation was Dan Quiambao of Danstoy, located in Norwalk, Calif. With motor in hand, the internals were gutted and plans to fortify the 3S for forced induction were in full effect. The factory engine received 1mm oversized 9.0:1 JE pistons while the crank was knife-edged and mated to a set of shot-peened and polished factory rods. A set of HKS adjustable cam gears were bolted to HKS racing spec cams (10mm lift / 272 degree duration). Titanium retainers, HKS double valve springs and stainless-steel valves keep the 3S-GE engine humming contently at stratospheric engine speeds.
Prior to reassembly, Able's Machine Shop performed a full blueprint of the engine while Danstoy executed a custom port and polish job on the head. A unique feature of the engine is the set of individual throttle bodies extracted from a 20-valve Corolla engine and enclosed in a custom plenum box. The ITBs are mounted to the head using a custom designed intake manifold. Danstoy, known for its custom exhaust manifold designs, fabricated a stainless-steel exhaust manifold in 1-5/8-inch diameter tubing in preparation for a Garrett dual ball-bearing turbocharger. Sporting a .70 A/R compressor housing and a .68 A/R turbine housing, turbo lag was kept to a minimum as spent gases are vacated through a custom flared 2.5-inch into three-inch downpipe that exits out the rear through a three-inch Flowmaster exhaust. With a punch of the throttle, the engine comes to life as a TiAL wastegate and TiAL blow-off valve scream to life with every shift.
With so many stand-alone fuel management systems to choose from today it can be a daunting task to make the final decision. Bonifacio opted to use an Electromotive TEC-3 system. Implementing a direct-fire set-up and Long Acre ignition, the engine runs flawlessly without a hiccup when speeding past its original redline.
To keep the intake charge ice cold, an XS Engineering front-mount intercooler with 2.75-inch charge pipes enables the engine to boost at a friendly 15 psi for street usage. With a simple turn of the boost controller, this mild mannered old skooler can be turned up to 28 psi when called for.
In a quest to minimize weight, the Levin's factory fuel tank was discarded in favor of a 10-gallon aluminum fuel cell. Sufficient fuel is delivered by a Bosch pump and sent through upgraded fuel lines to a set of RC Engineering 650cc injectors. Fuel distribution is regulated via a Nippondenso fuel pressure regulator.
With so much attention to engine detail, its no wonder Bonifacio addressed his suspension upgrades with the same love and attention. Sitting up front is a combination of TEIN adjustable camber plates in conjunction with Bilstein dampers. Eibach 500-lb/in springs and Cusco negative-roll blocks improve stability through the turns. Out back reside Eibach 325-lb/in springs and AGX eight-way adjustable dampers. A T3 adjustable four-link suspension and T3 panhard rods replace the factory set-up while a complete makeover of Energy Suspension bushings and TRD sway bars keep the Levin firmly planted at all times. Adding rigidity to the chassis is a GAB strut bar and custom four-point roll cage.
Transferring the newfound horsepower the ground is accomplished though a Toyota six-speed transmission, spinning though a Quiafe limited slip differential with a 4.3:1 ratio final drive. In order to mount the engine to the tranny, a custom bellhousing and crossmember was fabricated by Danstoy.
To quote Leonardo da Vinci: "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." In the eyes of Bonifacio, the interior of his car serves da Vinci's quote to a tee. Remnants of the factory dash remain as a set of Stack meters, enclosed in a custom carbon fiber paneling, come face-to-face with the driver. Switches of every assortment control the lighting, radiator fans and ignition. Enshrined within the Bride Ergo seat, Bonifacio keeps his posterior snug as he straps himself in with Takata harnesses and grips his Nardi steering wheel as the Levin barrels down the highway or drifts through apexes.
For those of you who might be curious as to what that long lever is residing next to the shift knob... No - it isn't for a parachute, but is actually used to help control the upgraded rear Rotora brakes during autocross competitions.
Adding the final touch to the vehicle is a set of 15x9 inch Watanabe rims with a -2 offset on all four corners. This old-time wheels flex a lot of lip and really drive home the old skool look.
Bonifacio's Bona Fide Badass Levin is indeed a vivid illustration of how the sparks can really fly when old skool cool meets new skool technology. The detailed execution of the engine swap by Danstoy, the pristine paint and the overall aura given off by the Toyota make it a standout where ever it goes.


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'A photograph is from a moment. Painting is about stopping to look at the world, considering it, and giving it more importance.' –Damien Hirst
Titled 'Love prints', these works reproduce a series of paintings first exhibited at Gagosian Gallery in the exhibition 'Forgotten Promises', Hong Kong, 2011.
Using stock photo images of butterflies as subject matter, Hirst has used the 'Fact Painting' technique he first used in 2000 to produce exact likenesses of imagery selected from newspapers, his own work, personal photographs; including the birth of one of his sons, biopsies and famous diamonds.
Damien Hirst was born in Bristol in 1965. He first came to public attention in 1988 when he conceived and curated 'Freeze', an exhibition of his own work and that of his contemporaries at Goldsmiths college, staged in a disused London warehouse. Since this time Hirst has become widely recognised as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
Through a varied practise of installation, sculpture, painting and drawing Hirst has sought to explore the complex relationship between art, life and death. Alongside over 80 solo exhibitions he has worked on numerous curatorial projects. In 2008, Hirst took the unprecedented step of bypassing gallery involvement in selling 244 new works at a Sotheby's, London auction entitled 'Beautiful Inside My Head Forever'.
Hirst was awarded the Turner Prize in 1995 and his contribution to British art over the last two and a half decades has been acknowledged in a major solo retrospective exhibited at Tate Modern, London. He lives in Devon and has studios in Gloucester and London.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is hosting 100 emerging designers at GO PRO/NYC, a two-day conference of rigorous learning and networking. GO PRO/NYC offers dynamic panel sessions and exclusive showroom visits and architecture and design tours at venues throughout Manhattan on Oct. 4-5, 2013.
ASID President Rachelle Schoessler Lynn FASID, and Randy Fiser, ASID executive vice president and CEO, will welcome emerging designers from across the country to New York.
"Mentoring emerging interior designers and ensuring they have the resources and training necessary to succeed is one of ASID's chief priorities," says Schoessler Lynn. "GO PRO is about fortifying the future of interior design."
Established by ASID's Emerging Professional Advisory Council in 2011, GO PRO seeks to educate, inspire and groom interior designers in their first five years of practice. The annual program focuses on the fundamentals of building a successful interior design career and provides invaluable opportunities to meet respected design leaders, learn about the newest products and trends, and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most innovative design businesses in the industry.
GO PRO/NYC 2013 explores the creative process and the designer-client relationship, groundbreaking advancements in design and technology, and the practical benefits of pro bono work. Participating designers earn .8 Continuing Education Units for their attendance.
This year's program features engaging discussions with top designers and industry experts:
• PROfessional Advancement | Marlene Cameron, founder of the business consulting firm Leadership by Design, demonstrates how listening to your client and asking insightful questions builds rapport and trust, ultimately improving design.
• PROduct | Designer Bruce Smith of Steelcase, Avinash Rajagopol of Metropolis magazine, and Parsons New School for Design Professor Arthur Young-Spivey, a digital fabrication specialist, explore the endless possibilities of digital fabrication and 3D printing with moderator W. Scott Allen, an architect and designer at Perkins+Will.
• PRO Bono | Interior Designer Filippo Soave and Marketing Strategist Gisela Garrett, both of Perkins+Will, and Amy Ress, who leads The 1% program at Public Architecture, reveal the powerful role interior designers played in helping to rehabilitate spaces devastated by Hurricane Sandy and discuss how the field of public interest design is evolving.
• PROcess | Rosalyn Cama, FASID, founder of Cama Inc., an evidence-based planning and design firm, and designer Elizabeth Oshana, Allied ASID, of Cama, join HOK's Erin Peavey, a researcher and medical planner, in a conversation about how research informs the creative process and the built environment influences behavior and health.
Registration and more program details are available at www.asid.org/go-pro/nyc.
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3:02pm Saturday 15th February 2014
3:02pm Saturday 15th February 2014
STUDENTS at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College can take advantage of a brand new gym located at the Stroud Campus.
Equipped with the latest cardiovascular and free weights, such as squat racks and spin bikes, the gym will be a great enhancement to the sporting academies that have commenced their second year at the campus.
It will also be used for teaching various programmes including sport, public services and the new fitness instruction course.
Outside of teaching times both staff and students can use the facilities at no cost.
Sports coordinator, Laura Kinchella, said: "The gym is a fantastic addition to the Stroud Campus, and will aid the sports and public services courses in their practical elements.
"This will also enable our growing sports academies to complete strength and conditioning sessions as part of their programme.
"I hope many staff and students outside of sports and public services and the academies make as much use of it as possible."
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Exciting news. The revolutionary Fleaflicker iPhone app will be released Sunday, March 21st. We are looking for a group of people to help us get the word out. Individuals in this group will receive free t-shirts, iTunes gift cards and more.
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I really want the answer to this one, because I am currently looking for an upgraded phone and my major reason for wanting a smartphone is to get Fleaflicker on it. I have been with T-Mobile for 12 years, since my first cell phone, and I hate to change companies just because Flea does not yet have mobile capabilities on anything except the IPhone.


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Toy Vault, game designer Richard Borg (Memoir '44, Battle Cry), and artist Chris Quilliams are ready to take gamers on a thrill-a-minute conquest through the perilous depths of the cosmos in ABADDON, a new space-age mech-fighting board game releasing April 30th.
In the remote future, mankind has taken a multi-galactic leap through space. Life as we know it struggles to endure in the region known as the ABADDON. Once the home of a mysterious, non-human civilization, the ABADDON is now a post-apocalyptic wasteland bearing one immeasurably-prized resource: Feronium power crystals. The near-infinite energy contained within the crystals is greatly coveted and viciously warred over by two groups of humans: the Satellite City-States and the Commonwealth Alliance. Using Links - gigantic bio-mech suits made (via alien technology) from modified military vehicles - the rivaling factions fight a bitter battle for territorial control of the ABADDON.
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With a complexity level comparable to "Risk" and "Memoir '44", ABADDON will keep fans engaged through over 15 mission scenarios (each lasting, on average, 30 to 90 minutes). PLUS, additional missions can be downloaded for free from ToyVault.com.
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Effects of Weight Management on Diabetes.....
Physical Activity, diet, lifestyle modifications, and possibly weight loss surgery are effects of weight management on diabetes and obesity but are there any others?
Thanks for your question. All of the above (exercise, diet, lifestyle changes such as adequate sleep and bariatric surgery) have all been shown to improve obesity and reduce the chance of diabetes. What's left? There are several medications that improve blood sugar control, though some people may dodge medication just from losing weight or exercising. Currently, there is only 1 FDA approved weight loss medication left on the market (Xenical- a fat blocker). Last year, Sibutramine, an appetite suppressant whose trade name was Meridia, got pulled from the market due to its effect on blood pressure and risk for heart disease.
While there are other weight loss medications on the horizon, a healthy weight and diabetes control can best be achieved through consistent exercise, self-discipline and a balanced diet. Bariatric surgery is another option, though considerably more drastic than the others.
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Sup gang, I've been lurking for awhile and I've decided it's finally time to step up to the big leagues. Like many of you, I've been trying to cope with the horribleness of this season. In doing this, I like to come up with trade scenarios that are at least possible, if not necessarily likely. Here is my "Dream Scenario" for the Pacers. The trade would be more likely to happen at the deadline, but obviously this summer would be better.
Dream Pacer Scenario:
Step A: Fire O'Brien
Step B: Win the #2 pick in the lottery.
Step C: Draft Evan Turner
Step D: Trade Rush, Murphy, Dunleavy, and a future first for Chris Paul and Emeka Okafor.
- Reasons why they would do this trade: Rush is a solid defender and a decent young piece. Murphy and Dunleavy expire and give them tons of flexibility to rebuild around Darren Collison, whos playing just like Paul and doesnt have a $13 million salary. Emeka Okafor doesnt work in their system, so theyre looking to shed his contract which will have 4 years left at this point. The future first will come in handy while re-building to either add a solid role player or use to trade up and grab a top pick.
- Reason why they wouldnt do this trade: Chris Paul is a superstar.
- Reasons why we should do this trade: We get (arguably) the leagues best point guard and a solid defender that weve been needing in the post. Okafor is very average offensively, but we dont need him to score. Paul/Turner is the best backcourt in the league and its not that close.
- Reasons why we shouldnt: Rush could grow into an excellent 6th man/defensive specialist or maybe even starter, the 2011 first rounder would be nice to have. Chris Paul might have injury problems, Okafors contract might be too big. But, I think most would agree that the positives outweigh the negatives for us.
Step E: Lineup
PG - Paul/Price
SG - Turner/Dahntay
SF - Granger/2011 2nd round pick?
PF - Okafor/Hansbrough
C - Hibbert/Foster
Step F: Future
Use money freed up by Ford, Tinsley, and Foster coming off the books to give new deals to Paul and Hibbert, get a couple of solid role players/backups through free agency and 2012 draft. I havent exactly crunched the numbers Count-style, but I would guess wed end up slightly over over the luxury tax when all is said and done (assuming Paul re-signs). However, I dont see how this team doesnt compete with Cleveland/Orlando/Atlanta night-in and night-out, so it seems worth it. Then again, Herb Simon's opinion on whether or not it's worth it is infinitely more important than mine.
Thoughts about the trade: If they demanded our 2010 2nd rounder as well, Id do it, but I wouldnt be happy about it. Id gladly substitute that pick and take Rush out of the trade, but I dont think it works financially and theyre not going to trade Paul for a couple of expirings and a couple picks. They may not trade Paul anyway. Obviously the most difficult task would be prying Paul from NO and hoping other teams dont offer a better package than ours.
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I think I'm dreaming of hole 6 every night.
Hole 1 was the least fun. It was all muddy mountainside and poor footing even though it hadn't been raining for a week. How the hell do you guys ever get up there in 3 throws on that cliffside mud pit? I fell on my ass twice trying to chuck it hard up that slope. I think you Stafford guys put it there to scare away less committed disc golfers right at the outset. If a person still wants to play more after doing hole #1 under these conditions, then they will have a blast on the rest of the course.
Funny...I dream about hole 1. I imagine you didn't even see the black basket position on 1 that turns it into a par 4. You just need to throw far and learn to land your drive up on the ridge on a flat spot. You are correct about scaring people away. I might guess this is one of the hardest starting holes out there.


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Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible, a traveling exhibition opening at the Sarah Gillespie Museum on William Carey University's Hattiesburg campus on January 19, 2012, celebrates the 400th anniversary of the first printing of the King James Bible in 1611 and examines its fascinating and complex history.
The story behind the King James Bible remains surprisingly little known, despite the book's enormous fame. Translated over several years by six committees of England's top scholars, the King James Bible became the most influential English translation of the Bible and one of the most widely read books in the world. For many years, it was the predominant English-language Bible in the United States, where it is still widely read today. Even many of those whose lives have been affected by the King James Bible may not realize that less than a century before it was produced, the very idea of the Bible translated into English was considered dangerous and even criminal.
The traveling exhibit was organized by the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C., and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. It is based on an exhibition of the same name developed by the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Bodleian Library, University with assistance from the Harry Ransom Center of the University of Texas. The exhibit was made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Right knee OK, Springer back in starting lineup
HOUSTON -- George Springer returned to the lineup in center field Saturday after being scratched from Friday's game with discomfort in his right knee. Springer, of course, said he could have played Friday, but he understood it's better to be cautious.
"I could have played, but at this point, you've got to be smart," Springer said. "That's what happened."
Springer entered Saturday holding the franchise-rookie records with 19 homers and 50 RBIs prior to the All-Star break and was just two homers shy of Lance Berkman's Astros rookie record for an entire season (21 in 2000).
"He's feeling better," manager Bo Porter said. "He wanted to play, but at the same time, looking at the soreness and not wanting to take any chances, he was able to get treatment and came back today and it was much improved."
Springer, who's from New Britain, Conn., and went to the University of Connecticut, grew up as a Red Sox fan, so Saturday marked his first time playing against them.
"It's crazy just to be on the same field as them," Springer said. "I've always been a fan of them my whole life. It's awesome. As a kid being from that area, you're always thinking you're playing at Fenway Park, and I would pretend I was one of the Red Sox guys. I didn't really have one guy on that team I liked the most. I watched them all play since I was a kid."
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CANONSBURG, Pa. — Ray Shero, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, did a shrewd bit of business last June when he sent a seventh-round draft pick to the Washington Capitals for goaltender Tomas Vokoun's negotiating rights, then signed the two-time All-Star to a two-year contract.
After a four-month lockout forced the NHL to jam a 48-game regular season into 99 days, Shero's move looks even better. Depth at every position will be key this season, but a solid backup goaltender is a must. The defending Stanley Cup champion LA Kings did well to hang on to Jonathan Bernier as the backup to Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick; the New York Rangers love how Martin Biron keeps Vezina winner Henrik Lundqvist fresh. The Vancouver Canucks — for now, anyway — have arguably the best tandem in the league with Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider. But the Penguins, with starter Marc-Andre Fleury and Vokoun, are now part of that argument.
— More from Pittsburgh: The fans were back on Day 1
Fleury melted down in the playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers last year, to the tune of an .834 save percentage and 4.63 goals against average, and there was a common line of thinking that it had something to do with the career high-tying 67 games that Fleury played during the regular season as backup Brent Johnson battled injuries. When the Penguins won the Stanley Cup in 2009, it came after Fleury played 62 games, but perhaps those five do make a difference.
Does Fleury's regular-season workload have bearing on his playoff performance? Here are his regular-season games played by year, and his playoff save percentages:
2006-07: 67 games —.880 (lost first round)
2007-08: 35 games — .933 (lost Stanley Cup finals)
2008-09: 62 games — .908 (won Stanley Cup)
2009-10: 67 games — .891 (lost second round)
2010-11: 65 games — .899 (lost first round)
2011-12: 67 games — .834 (lost first round)
The playoffs, by nature, are an exercise in analyzing small sample sizes, but there does seem to be a trend that the more work Fleury gets in the regular season, the worse he does in the playoffs. Enter Vokoun. Now, with a compressed schedule, the Penguins benefit from having a backup goalie who could still be a No. 1 for a lot of clubs.
"I was a starting goalie for 10 years, and I haven't had a chance to go deep in the playoffs and go through that experience," Vokoun said after the first day of Penguins training camp on Sunday. "Quite frankly, I'm at that age where I want to enjoy — I'm not saying I haven't enjoyed it, but it's not the same when you're not winning. The opportunity I think I would have (elsewhere) would be to maybe play more games, but you never know how many games you're going to play. I've had some health issues, so maybe this is the best thing for me. I know I can still play at a high level."
Vokoun played 48 games with the Capitals last season, posting a .917 save percentage before a torn groin muscle ended his season. He said he is fully healthy now, and believes that at the age of 36, playing more sporadically will allow him to remain in top condition and form. That is the Penguins' hope and plan, and this season may serve as something of a transition from starter to backup, as the compressed schedule forces coaches everywhere to rely more on their second goalies.
"You clearly approach the season differently on a tightened schedule," Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said. "Games are closer together. We have a lot of games every other day. We have stretches where we go four in six, and six in eight, and seven in 10. So, there's a lot of hockey games, and I think you're going to see the goalies be used more, not so much based on who we play as on each goalie's going to get their share of games, their number of games. Marc-Andre Fleury will play a majority of the games, but in the last 48-game season, we saw the teams that had success, we saw their two goaltenders, one played in the 35-game range and the backup played in the 18-to-20 range. It's a lot of games in a 48-game season, 20 is, but that's managing the schedule and managing the playing time."
The 1995 Stanley Cup champions were the New Jersey Devils, who used Martin Brodeur in 40 of their 48 games, and backup Chris Terreri in 15 (there were seven games in which both played). But Brodeur has always been a workhorse, and in 1995, the league leaders in games played, with 43 apiece, were Patrick Roy, who missed the playoffs with the Montreal Canadiens, and Trevor Kidd, whose Calgary Flames got bounced in the first round. The team that Brodeur and the Devils beat in the finals, the Detroit Red Wings, used Mike Vernon for 30 games in the regular season, and Chris Osgood for 19.
For his part, Fleury understands that he is going to play less, and he is fine with it.
"We have a lot of games and not many days," Fleury said. "I'll be sharing more games than I'm used to, but that's what's best for the team, and the bottom line is to win in the playoffs."
To have the best chance at succeeding in the playoffs, Fleury and the Penguins know that they also need to succeed in the regular season. A year ago, Pittsburgh had the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, with 108 points, but because they were second to the New York Rangers by a point in the Atlantic Division, the Penguins had to settle for the No. 4 seed in the East, and a date with the 103-point Philadelphia Flyers that became their undoing. If Vokoun can get the Penguins that one extra point, beyond just keeping Fleury fresh, it might make all the difference in the playoffs.
"It's good to have a division that's that tough, that every time you play, you're going to have a run for your money every night," Penguins defenseman Paul Martin said. "At the same time, what you get when you have a division like that is three teams in the playoffs, and you wind up running one of them out right off the hop. Getting that top seed in the division is really important. You want that home ice."
Sporting News' Jesse Spector, after a fall and winter of attending little more than labor negotiations, is hitting the road and visiting five training camps in five days. On Monday, he'll be in Buffalo.


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Answering the thread down the line, using copy and paste after initially using the quote function to start my reply off of your post.I don't quite know how to answer your post. First of all, you show my post and answer it and then you insert two more posts not made by me and not attributed to anyone and they answer them. So I'm confused.
If it looks like I'm talking to someone else then I am, no mystery to it. There are just several different points being made by different people.
As for Jack, my discussion of him here is simply to say that we complained about his streaky shooting (and play), and IMO that wasn't solved by DunDun coming in. Yet somehow by a miracle his similar version of hot/cold is just fine with fans.
I call BS on it. Simple as that. Red is red all the time, not green because you like the guy more.
I gave Dun credit for his week, I have NO ARGUMENT against him as PotW as it was pretty obvious I think. All I said was streaky and then I caught a ton of grief for it. What's Dun do to support my view? Goes 5-14 the next game out. So I stand firmly by my point.


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If Speaker of the House John Boehner is concerned about the fiscal cliff, then he is concerned about something the government has already accepted. That compromise was made in 2011. That fight does not have to be fought again.
The Republicans will face the prospect of a recession in 2013, but it will be a bipartisan recession. The Democrats voted for this solution, and Obama accepted it. The Republicans can point to the Democrats and blame them if there is criticism of the Republicans for not doing anything to change the tax code. It will be very difficult for Democrats to blame the Republicans for intransigence, when the changes in the tax code that will automatically begin on January 1 were already voted on by Democrats.
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The Democrats want to maintain the existing level of federal spending. They want to do this by extracting more wealth from the rich. There's nothing new here. It is business as usual for Democrats. The Republicans' resistance to the suggestion is also business as usual.
Nothing that the Congress can do is going to solve the problem of the unfunded liabilities of Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid. It is all kabuki theater. The on-budget deficit of $1 trillion is a bad joke. The real deficit is at least 11 times larger. There is no way to solve the problem of the unfunded liabilities of the federal government, other than by some form of default. Somebody's goose is going to get cooked. Politically, it is not clear whose goose will be cooked, but somebody's surely will be.
So, from this time on, Republicans will blame every downturn in the economy on Obama. There will be no way, from this point on, for Obama to point the finger at Bush. If the Bush tax cuts automatically go out of existence on January 1, we will revert back to the Clinton tax program.
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At that point, Obama becomes a gigantic donkey, and the Republicans' political task will be to pin the tail of recession on Obama. He will not be able to spend the next four years complaining that it is all Bush's fault. Once the Bush tax cuts go out of existence, the resulting recession will be all Obama's fault. He knows it, the Republicans in Washington know it, and the Democrats in the Senate know it.
This is why Obama is not in a good bargaining position. For the next two years, and possibly four years, he will not be in a good bargaining position. The Republicans hold the hammer. All they have to do is nothing; and whatever happens, at least if it's bad, they will get to blame on Obama and the Democrats. When the Bush tax cuts lapse, we move back into Clinton territory.
If Boehner plays his cards right, he will be in the catbird seat. "Don't blame us." The Democrats have control of the Senate. The Democrats have control of the White House. The tax policies were invented by Clinton. The Republicans fought the tax increases that Clinton imposed on them. So, there is no way for the Democrats to get out of the line of fire. They are going to have to grin and bear it.
This, and this alone, is why Obama may be willing to accept a VAT. I hope he is not. The VAT is a devastating tax on business, and it will lead to increased unemployment. Coupled with the effects on businesses that Obamacare will impose on them, this will be the double whammy. Rising taxes and rising medical health insurance costs will combine to push the economy into recession.
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I am not at all worried about the cuts in federal spending. The more austerity, the better, I say. The larger the cuts, the less Keynesianism. Keynesianism believes that federal spending is what holds up the economy. Keynesians come in many varieties, from conservative to radical, but they share this in common: they think federal spending increases productivity and therefore increases employment. Austrian school economists reject this theory of economic cause-and-effect.
From a political standpoint, the Republican Party is in an ideal position to reap the benefits of inaction. All they have to do to become political victors is nothing. If they sit tight, kick the can down the road again, refuse to raise taxes, and allow spending cuts to fall where they may, they will get to see Barack Obama twisting slowly, slowly in the wind. I think it couldn't happen to a more deserving guy.
My fear is this: Republican Keynesians, believing that federal spending cuts are bad for the economy by accepting all the nonsense that austerity for the government means austerity for the economy, are going to stand on the sidelines and scream at the House of Representatives to make some kind of tax deal. The best possible tax deal politically for Republicans is no deal. The best possible tax deal politically for the economy is no deal.
What we need is a massive austerity for the government. But we are not going to get that in 2013.
Given the fact that we are not going to get massive austerity for the federal government, which is another way of saying a massive tax rebate to the American people, we should come out in favor of the status quo. The status quo will mean a large target on the backside of President Obama. The Democrats are in control of the White House and the Senate. There is no way that they are going to be able to get away with blaming the Republicans for doing nothing because the agreed-upon spending cuts and tax hikes were a bipartisan operation in 2011.
If Romney had been elected, then he would be the sacrificial lamb. He would be out there begging the Democrats to work some kind of deal. He would be the one trying to keep the tax hikes and the spending cuts from going into effect. He would be the political target. The best he could do would be to blame everything on the mess he inherited from Obama. Obama has played the Bush card for four years, but there is no way that he will be able to play it for the next four years.
As soon as real tax pain is imposed on the American voters, as soon as unemployment begins to move up, and as soon as the recession begins to wipe out pension funds, everybody's eyes will turn (as always) to the savior state in Washington, DC. Voters will be demanding that the government do something, when the crisis that is upon them is the result of what the government has already done.
What is Obama's fallback position? He cannot blame Bush for the next four years. He cannot blame Bill Clinton for the tax system that Clinton rammed down the throats of the Republican Party in the middle of the 1990s. He cannot blame Bernanke because no President has ever blamed the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Presidents are allowed to blame other politicians for the evils of the age, but they are not allowed to blame the Federal Reserve System.
Obama has to have somebody to blame, but he has run out of plausible candidates.
Gary North blogs at Gary North's Specific Answers, where this first appeared, http://www.
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Porter cherishes memories of Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK -- The Astros' first trip to Yankee Stadium in three years meant that most of the players on the roster were making their first trip to the ballpark. A chance to see Monument Park in center field was a must for the players and coaches pregame.
"It's unbelievable," outfielder Brandon Barnes said. "Playing the Yankees is one of those things that's unbelievable. It's a dream come true, and to be in a ballpark like this is unbelievable."
Rookie pitcher Paul Clemens called it an honor to be able to play at Yankee Stadium, which sits next door to the site of the original Yankee Stadium, where the Bronx Bombers played for decades. The Yankees' new park was designed to resemble their old ballpark.
"It's a great facility with great baseball history," Clemens said. "It's going to be a challenge. What more can I ask for?"
Astros manager Bo Porter grew up in nearby Newark, N.J., and had several friends and family members in attendance. He had some fond memories of the old Yankee Stadium from his days as a player with Oakland.
"We played the Yankees here in the postseason in 2000, and I got an RBI single off one of my childhood heroes, Dwight Gooden," Porter said. "That's one of the greatest memories I have here. This is always a special place from my standpoint because this is where my Little League coach used to take us to watch baseball games. I love coming here."
Porter planned on having his wife, aunt and grandmother at the game, but Monday's cold and wet conditions forced an audible.
"They decided they were going to the movies," Porter said. "It's too wet and rainy. My grandmother said, 'Baby, I'm too old to be sitting out in the rain.'"
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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