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Game Thirty-Four: Cubs (14-19) vs. Marlins (15-17)
Game Time – 7:05pm CDT
Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 185
Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago
Randy Wells (3-1, 4.86/1.50) vs. Ricky Nolasco (2-2, 4.08/1.13)
Can the Chicago Cubs end their three-game losing streak? The Cubs are in a tailspin. After reaching the .500 mark nine days ago, the Cubs have lost six of seven and have looked bad in the process.
The Cubs are not hitting with any consistency and that is the biggest problem … but it seems like over the last week when they might win a close one, the opposition hits one out of the park. The Cubs need a solid, well-played game that involves a low score and either Derrek Lee or Aramis Ramirez to come through with the game winning RBI.
Randy Wells' comments after his last start spoke volumes. Tonight is a big outing for him … win or lose.
There are several questions, if the Cubs are able to play tonight. Will Lee and Ramirez hit the baseball with authority? Will Lou Piniella pencil in Starlin Castro in the starting lineup? Could Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto be moved up in the lineup?
While the focus will remain on the offense, tonight it all begins with Randy Wells …
Wells has struggled in his first two home starts of the year. Wells is 1-0 at Wrigley this year but he owns a 6.57 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings. Teams (Brewers and D'Backs) are hitting a robust .340 against him at Wrigley Field.
Tonight is a big start for Randy Wells in his first career appearance against Florida.
Ricky Nolasco has put together some of his best outings against the organization that drafted him back in 2001 (fourth round). After a good start to the season and two tremendous outings against the Phillies and Rockies, Nolasco is coming off back-to-back losses.
The Nationals pounded Nolasco back on April 30 and knocked him out after five runs on eight hits in four innings. Nolasco struck out seven in the loss. Nolasco was better in his last start against the Giants but took the loss (three runs on five hits in six innings without a walk and three strikeouts).
Nolasco is 2-1 in four career games, three starts, against the Cubs with a 2.86 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP … at Wrigley Field, 1-1 in two games, one start, with a 5.63 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP.
Cubs Career Numbers against Ricky Nolasco
- Jeff Baker – 0-for-3
- Mike Fontenot – 2-for-6 with a double and a home run
- Kosuke Fukudome – 0-for-3
- Koyie Hill – 0-for-3
- Derrek Lee – 2-for-6 with a home run
- Xavier Nady – 1-for-4
- Aramis Ramirez – 2-for-4 with a home run
- Alfonso Soriano – 4-for-13 with 2 home runs
- Geovany Soto – 1-for-3 with a double
- Ryan Theriot – 4-for-6 with a triple
- Carlos Zambrano – 1-for-2
Let's Talk Cubs Baseball …


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HB2 – the omnibus abortion bill that thousands of people fought against and protested this summer – passed both the Texas Senate and House and Governor Rick Perry has signed it into law. Unless a current lawsuit against the law puts an injunction in place, most of the law will go into effect in 12 days, on October 29; the regulations on Ambulatory Surgical Centers will not go into effect for about another year.
One of the final steps in the process of rolling out this law is for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to publish rules for the law. Basically, they read the law, interpret for themselves what the law actually says, and write rules that tell clinics and providers what the law means so that clinics and providers understand how to implement everything in the law correctly and legally.
We are currently in the middle of the 30-day public comment period where YOU, a citizen of Texas, can write to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS, a part of HHSC) and let them know how you think they should be interpreting this law, what the most fair and compassionate reading and understanding of HB2 is.
While HHSC and DSHS cannot do anything to stop HB2 from going into effect (it is already a law), they can help soften the impact. And you, by speaking up and using your voice during this 30-day public comment period (which only has 8 days left – until October 25), can help. Don't miss this opportunity to once again show that 1) we do care about how abortion patients are treated in this state and 2) that we are not going away.
To streamline the commenting process, the coalition of organizations that instigated and organized much of this summer's protests (like NARAL Pro-Choice TX, Whole Woman's Health, Planned Parenthood, etc.) have created a page where you fill out relevant information and it is sent directly to the DSHS. The site is great because it suggests concrete things you can say to the them about how they could make the rules more compassionate.
Here is more information about "Rules in Progress" at the HHSC Commission.
If you'd like to read the proposed rules for HB2, you can see those here in The Texas Register from September 27.
If you want to submit comments on your own and not through the site I link to above, according to The Texas Register, this is where you send them (and they MUST be received by October 25):
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Allison Hughes, Health Facilities Rules Coordinator, Health Care Quality Section, Division of Regulatory Services, Department of State Health Services, P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 2822, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, (512) 834-6775 or by email to email@example.com. Please specify "Comments on abortion facility licensing rules" in the subject line. The department intends by this section to invite public comment on each of the standards that is incorporated by reference, as well as the amended abortion facility rules.

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Los Angeles (IANS) Director Matt Reeves has marked the beginning of filming the new instalment of "Planet of the Apes" movie series by sharing the on-set photo via Twitter.
Reeves shared the first photo of "War of the Planet of the Apes", which was taken on the filming set. The picture showed a silhouette of two actors on a lonely beach, reports aceshowbiz.com.
One person stood while gesturing another person on horseback. The director captioned it: "#It has begun. @ApesMovies."
Fellow filmmakers responded to Reeves's posting on Twitter.
"Ant-Man" director Peyton Reed wrote, "This excites me," to which Matt replied, "Ha! Thank you, sir!"
"Finding Nemo" director Andrew Stanton posted, "Yes! #bewarethebeastman." Matt then replied, "Ha! How are you, sir??"
Reeves also retweeted some fan postings.
"@mattreevesLA @ApesMovies WAR is coming! Can't wait to see you and @andyserkis knock it out of the park again!" The director then replied, "Andy is peerless," a fan wrote.
Matt also confirmed that Michael Giacchino would return to compose scores for "War of the Planet of the Apes".
Starring Andy Serkis, Gabriel Chavarria, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller and Woody Harrelson, "War of the Planet of the Apes" is scheduled to release in US on July 14, 2017.


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Sarasota, FL: Bike to Work Week kickoff
WSLR LP-FM, Sarasota's community radio station, is planning a Bike to Work Week kickoff event for May 12, from noon to 6 p.m. at the station, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota.
Planned activities include a decorated bike parade, basic maintenance workshops, maaaayyyyybe a BMX demo if we can arrange it, a cycling tour of downtown Sarasota, and music and bike-themed fun.
If you're interested in participating as a vendor (especially if you have bike-related clothing/accessories!), tables will be available for a $20 tax-deductible donation to the station. Email [email protected] or call 941.894.6469 for more details.
If you just want to come hang out, we'd love to have you, too!
Wish I still lived down there, glad to see the 941 has a bike community.
|All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:24 AM.


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Call Me No One
Last Parade
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Record Label: 7Bros/Independent Label Group
Guitarist Clint Lowery and drummer Morgan Rose (Sevendust) have unveiled their new side project named Call Me No One. Their debut release, Last Parade, is set for release on June 5 via Sevendust's label 7Bros in conjunction with Warner Music's Independent Label Group. Lowery and Rose have also enlisted Rek Mohr (Hurt) on bass and Alan Price (Shinedown) on guitar to round out the band for their upcoming tour.
"Intro" kicks off the album with a simple acoustic guitar track and dark and brooding vocals that sounds a bit like Toad the Wet Sprocket's "Begin." After 90 seconds the album explodes into "The World Is Dead." The track is a great piece to open up the throttle on this album because it carries more of a Sevendust vibe than the other tracks.
Last Parade is packed with twists and turns, from the banjo intro of "Hillbilly" to the bent chords in the verses of "War Song." One of the most compelling features of the album is the unique songwriting approach. Just when you think you know where a song is going to turn it shifts in a completely different direction, but the flow remains.
It also notable that Lowery and Rose recorded the entire album themselves. These guys are already established rockers and now prove that they can continue to progress and expand their writing and playing prowess. Call Me No One's Last Parade sounds truly inspired.
Track Listing:
- "Intro"
- "The World Is Dead"
- "Thunderbird"
- "Soapbox"
- "Hillbilly"
- "All's Well"
- "Biggest Fan"
- "Pleased to Meet You"
- "Broken Record"
- "You Surprise Me"
- "War Song"
- "Last Parade"
- "Whatever Happened"*
- "Time Machine"*
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Manchester City won the English League Cup on Sunday, coming from behind to beat Sunderland, 3-1, at Wembley in a match in which U.S. international striker Jozy Altidore failed to make the bench for Sunderland. Superb second-half goals from Yaya Toure, Samir Nasri and Jesus Navas followed Fabio Borini's 10th minute strike.
When asked if the season would be a success if City only won one trophy, Coach Manuel Pellegrini said, "We will evaluate the season when the season ends in May. We won today just one trophy but nobody can think that's enough. Why? I don't think top players or an important group can be satisfied with one trophy."
City, which is in the FA Cup quarterfinal against Wigan Athletic, and is still in contention for the Premier League title, is targeting an unprecedented domestic treble. Asked about his team's chance of winning all three competitions, Pellegrini said: "We are going to try. It's not easy. We have respect for Wigan. We know what happened with Wigan last year [when Wigan beat City in the FA Cup final]. We are going to try to do it, of course." City is also still alive in the UEFA Champions League, although it trails Barcelona after losing the first-leg of its two-game series, 2-0, at home.
The League Cup is the Chilean Pellegrini's first major title after a decade coaching in Europe.


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Brian Leatart
Brush thick slices of country-style bread with olive oil and grill until golden, about two minutes per side. Serve alongside steaks. What to drink: Beckmen Vineyards 2000 Syrah, Estate, Santa Ynez Valley, or another light-bodied Syrah.
- Yield
- Makes 8 servings
- 2/3 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup coarse salt
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 9 garlic cloves, pressed
- 8 16-ounce boneless rib-eye steaks
- 3/4 cup corn oil
- Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Using fork, mash in garlic. Using 3 tablespoons spice mixture for each steak, rub spices onto both sides of steaks. Whisk corn oil into remaining spice mixture; set oil rub aside. Place steaks in two 13x9x2-inch glass dishes. Cover; chill steaks and oil rub at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush steaks with some of oil rub. Grill steaks to desired doneness, brushing occasionally with oil rub, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare; let stand 5 minutes. Serve with Smoked Vegetable Salsa .
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Nutritional Info
- Calories1431
- Carbohydrates24 g(8%)
- Fat112 g(172%)
- Protein85 g(169%)
- Saturated Fat42 g(212%)
- Sodium1173 mg(49%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat16 g
- Fiber3 g(11%)
- Monounsaturated Fat48 g
- Cholesterol308 mg(103%)


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Android is in its death throes! Well, this may be overstating just a bit, but in a detailed, 79 page report titled Clash of the Titans, authors Heather Bellini and Bill Shope of Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) lay out a scenario in which they foresee Android steadily losing market share.
They remark (p 7) that Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG), Android OS:
…runs the risk of platform defection resulting in a steady decline of Android smartphone share (estimated to be 55% in 2012) starting in CY13. While we are modeling 48% smartphone share for the Android in 2016, we note this number could prove optimistic…
In my previous post I argued for an even steeper decline, although for other reasons. Let's look closely at the Clash of Titans report. (The report is available to GS clients only.)
The report focuses directly on mobile device adoption and projected market share, and thereby at the following companies:
- Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)
- Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)
- Facebook (NASDAQ:FB)
- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)
- Samsung (005930.KS)
- Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
It covers several specific areas:
- Survey Results
- Tablet & Smartphone Share Issues
- HTML5 and TV Issues
- Grading the Group (the 7 stocks listed)
(They also offer an interesting Appendix: The early platform wars.)
In this post I will be ignoring the last issue, and touching #3 only marginally.
Survey Results
We surveyed over 1,000 people in the United States to understand their smartphone and tablet ownership, which services they use for music, videos and e-books, as well as the key drivers behind their purchasing decision for each device.
The survey covers the choice of smartphone and tablet, and various usage and purchase decision issues. (All 1028 respondents owned smartphones, 68% owned tablets.)
For the purpose of this discussion, the most interesting finding is this:
We asked the respondents who do not currently own a tablet what the key criteria would be if they were to purchase one. The majority (at 40%) noted the ability to use applications across their smartphone and tablet as the most important factor. Similarly, the other key criteria were related to the ability to share content on both devices.
This will come up again later.
A new model
One of the unique things about this report is that it come up with an interesting new model to describe the industry - that the driving force for value is in the bilateral User <-> Complement relationship. A complement is a service provider such as Facebook, or the Kindle Reader app. The purpose then of the device is to provide a physical vehicle - an enabler - for this interaction, and the underlying platform (operating system: Android, WinMob 8, BB 10, iOS) is viewed as a support system for the enabler.
Accordingly, the platform is the foundation that enables the market to exist… while the complements are the products or services that sit on top of the platform and are utilized by the end user…
This is an interesting take that shifts the focus onto the user interaction in a new way, and dovetails into the important point that is at the heart of this discussion.
What it is that users want?
When asked what they want when moving to a new device, after familiarity of the operating system, the most important thing was the ability easily pass apps, music and photos between the two.
By having both devices as part of the same ecosystem, consumers will be able to truly leverage the ecosystem as content migrates seamlessly between devices.
This, therefore, should give Android a big lead, because it has the largest smartphone share - right?
The problem here is that Android has yet to put a strong contender into the tablet field to challenge the iPad's dominance. There is nothing wrong with the Amazon Kindle Fire, it's a fine machine. But no rational person realistically puts it as equal to the iPad. The size and performance and features of the iPad put the KF to shame, and now there is even the iPad mini to challenge in the smaller sized, lower priced category.
"…we think the tablet will move into more of an anchor position, and will have increasing levels of influence on future smartphone purchases."
This means that it will be the tablet choice that will drive the next choice of smartphone. But since the tablet field is dominated by iPads, this means they consumers will go more and more to the iPhone.
If left without a meaningful competitor in tablets, we believe Apple's dominant share of tablets will act as an anchor that pulls its smartphone share… steadily upward over time.
It brings us back to the opening quote that Android risks entering a new era of steady decline that would begin in 2013.
And notably:
While we are modeling 48% smartphone share for the Android in 2016, we note this number could prove optimistic…
And more…
I would like to add to this the following factors, not mentioned in the report, that may further pressure the Android system.
1- The iPhone has the highest satisfaction rating of all smartphones according to several studies, such as reported here. This prevents customer defections and helps to bring in new ones. Once in, the ecosystem also creates a wall against defections.
2- As mentioned in Part 1, security is an issue that haunts Android in the business world. While many seem to ignore it, there are others that do not. (See anecdotal evidence.)
3 - Customers in the iOS camp share high satisfaction and many have a real dedication to the platform. While there are also many who are dedicated to Android, there are other Android users who like a particular device, and many who just have a real antipathy to anything Apple. These last two groups have little dedication to Android itself, and would happily move to a BlackBerry or Windows phone or tablet should they find a compelling reason to do so, or another particular phone they like.
I believe that these new contenders will eat a lot more out of Android's share than out of Apple's.
All told, there is a growing set of pressures building against Android. Its newest OS seems to be a significant improvement over previous ones, but now several new pressures are on.
The GS report addresses some very serious concerns regarding the need for users to have a strong tablet entry to solidify the ecosystem across devices. It makes a very good case for its model.
Additionally there are other issues referred to in my previous article of security and encroaching competition.
Altogether, these pose challenges to Google.
Disclosure: I am long AAPL. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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By Pete Johnson
The basic theme of spring break has always been "School's out and students just want to cut loose." Spring Break 2001 became a high school kid's dream come true in Hawai'i when teachers decided not to come back to school after the break. Hawai'ian schoolteachers lengthened the holiday by going on strike due to inadequate pay. Even though most students felt sympathy for the teachers, the spring-break celebrations continued.[IMAGE 1]On the South Shore of O'ahu, teenagers were boasting about all-night parties that lasted 'til dawn. The downside was that doctors at Queens Hospital reported a record number of teenage trauma cases, mostly caused by drivers being "under the influence." Luckily, no one died.
Over on the North Shore, the beach scene at Waimea Bay got a little chaotic on day one of the teachers' strike: With so many kids there from different schools, a few fistfights broke out. One lunatic actually grabbed a baseball bat and chased people around. Heroically, the lifeguards on duty were able to disarm the little rascal. Of course, the spring-break surf spots were in full swing. The favorite "spring break" breaks were Laniakea, Backdoor, Sunset, Pupukea, Ehukai, and Rocky Point. No serious injuries were reported in the surf, either.[IMAGE 2]Down at Turtle Bay, the NSSA Hawai'i Regional took place. Students from all over the island chain gathered to see who'd qualify to make the prestigious trip to California for the NSSA National Championships. I couldn't help but see the similarity between today's amateur surfing and the recent "boy band" craze. Take a good-looking kid with some surfing talent, and in step the promoters: "I think I can make you a star, but you're going to have to change your style, surf this spot more, and surf your spot less. Never do that move in a heat, you'll have to meet this guy, move your foot a little this way, don't act like that¿act like this." There's something a bit wrong with too much guidance¿it stifles originality. But make no mistake, there're still some kids doing it their own way, not just lip-synching someone else's lyrics.
Some heavy standouts at Turtle Bay included Tom Clarke, Kyle Ramey, Dustin Cuizon, Nathan Carroll, Hank Gaskell, Kekoa Bacalso, T.J. Barron, and Joel Centeio. Sena Seramur swooped up the Women's division. Nathan Carroll earned 500 dollars as the top performer in Haleiwa Joe's air show and as the winner of the Open Men's division. His photo will be on this year's NSSA Hawai'i T-shirt, and he joins past winners including Andy Irons and Kalani Robb. [IMAGE 3]So to summarize this past spring break in Hawai'i: Surfing's way safer than going to parties, the NSSA Regionals was a giant success with clear leaders emerging from the contest, today's amateur surfing sometimes resembles "boy bands"¿just like Making The Band on ABC¿and don't mess with the lifeguards. Sometimes you get lucky and teachers don't show up to school.
The NSSA Popularity Poll
(Voted on by contestants for the NSSA Hawai'i yearbook.)
1. Most likely to succeed (make the WCT): Joel Centeio, Dustin Cuizon, and Nathan Carroll
2. Most likely to be a photo star: Hank Gaskell and Sean Moody
3. Most intelligent: Flynn Novak
4. Most liked by teachers/judges: T.J. Barron, Dustin Cuizon
5. Biggest ladies' man: Fred Patacchia, even though he's not in the NSSA anymore.
Most Embarrassing Moments At School
John-John Florence:
"I don't know about school, but Chas pulled my wetsuit down at a NSSA contest the other day."
Mason Ho:
"I was wearing those roller shoes in my math class and I tripped over a cord¿it was pretty funny."
Perry Turnbull:
"I sat in bird turd the other day."
Raymond Reichle:
"A fly landed on my lunch, and somehow I ended up eating it."
Chas Chidester:
"One day I was peeing in the school bathroom in one of the stand-up stalls, and my buddy pushed me into it. I peed all over myself.. I had to go to the office, wash off, and change into these itty-bitty girls' shorts that barely covered my private parts. The worst part was it happened at 8:30 in the morning. I had to wear those shorts all day long."


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The Weekender
Next week is Valentine's Day and so to get you in a frisky mood, The Weekender has generously agreed to share some of its romance tips. 1. A sexy surprise is rarely appropriate on the bus. 2. NOTHING says commitment like a parsnip soup. 3. "Gosh" is an odd word to use in the bedroom. You're all welcome. On to business…
Best of the site
This week was all about reflection. We reflected on a decade of joy from top creative collective Peepshow and had a chat with them about their new book, we reflected on Sunday night's Superbowl – well, ok, we reflected on the best adverts because the game itself is baffling nonsense – and we reflected on slamming Swiss graphic design thanks to Banziger Hug.
Best of the rest
With the super exciting news that Ai Weiwei and Herzog & de Meuron are teaming up for this year's Serpentine Pavilion, Design Observer had a timely interview with Jacques Herzon himself, Jeff Ramirez' hyper-realistic paintings of surreally stupid scenes got a big thumbs-up and over at Dezeen, Iris van Herpen gave a new meaning to killer heels (arf arf).
Tweet of the week
"People who say 'I am my own worst critic': you're almost certainly not. The internet exists now. You're lucky if you're in the top twenty."
Wise, bitter words from @stuheritage (although we were so tempted to choose the Tweet which referred to It's Nice That director @willhudson as "gorgeous.")
Reason to move to Atlanta, Georgia, of the week
Because if we lived there we could go to Bon Rappetite every day. And if you thought the eponymous pun was a humdinger wait until you peruse the rap-star inspired menu. Ludacrispy Chicken Salad? L'il kimchi? Roastface Killah? Wu Tang Clams? Taxi, the airport, now!
Baby of the week
Stupid people who boast about their baby walking or something. This baby plays ping-pong (kind-of).
Um, ok, story of the week
Steve Jobs' FBI file has been released this week. It's kind of simultaneously fascinating and mundane. You'll see (you'll all see!).
Spotify recommendation of the week
"Oh yeah my brother Dan makes some really cool playlists. He knows loads of bands you won't have heard of. You should totally check out his links."
"Yeah? Well what about President Obama's playlist. Game, set and match methinks."
Best headline of the week
Occasionally a really great headline almost overshadows the story. "CCTV police officer chased himself after being mistaken for burglar" is one such occasion. Actually forget that, the whole thing is deliciously bonkers.
Rhythm of the week
We wanted to sign off this week by bringing you Madonna's barmy half-time show at the Superbowl but some killjoy lawyers have had it removed from Youtube. This man is the next best thing…
Remember as old Papa Weekender used to say, love is like an old mackerel. Keep it smoochy!
- Cleon Peterson's works continue to investigate the evil side of humanity
- Winsor & Newton lifts the lid on the secret tricks of every artist's trade
- Calypso Mahieu's photography makes the simplest things sexy (some NSFW)
- Foster Huntington's stop-motion short of an 80s Californian skate off
- Dax Norman's weird and wobbly animations with "cigarettes and eyeballs a plenty"
- Photographer Evija Laivina explores the ridiculous reality of the beauty industry
- Hate the iPhone X notch? There's an app for that
- Lisa Simpson's bookshelf: from the curator of Instagram's Simpsons Library
- Biplab Hazra's photo of elephants being attacked by mob wins Sanctuary prize
- Michael Bierut: 13 ways of looking at a typeface
- Uncle Ginger uses hypnotic shapes to animate the facts and feelings of bipolar disorder
- Michel Gondry's John Lewis Christmas advert – Moz the Monster – is unveiled


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I�m so glad I brought my laptop with me to Florida. Otherwise, I wouldn�t have the relaxing pleasure of typing this column while sitting on the covered patio of our rental listening to raindrops tap on the roof and splash into the pool. Oh yeah, there�s cold beer involved too.
I�m so glad I brought my laptop with me to Florida. Otherwise, I wouldn�t have the relaxing pleasure of typing this column while sitting on the covered patio of our rental listening to raindrops tap on the roof and splash into the pool. Oh yeah, there�s cold beer involved too.
Last week I wrote that on our trip we intended to schedule a visit to Robbie�s in Islamorada which is about 77 miles north of Key West on Highway 1. I�d discovered Robbie�s online, hooking into their live webcams.
They have a restaurant, plenty of outdoor seating, gift and craft shops and some local artists plying their wares. However the main attraction for me was feeding the hordes of tarpon that call their docks home.
When we got there the feeding was my first mission. I bought three buckets of dead fish, which were advertised to make the tarpon dance.
I hoped Bug would get close enough for a really big one to engulf his hand. But not to worry, I held him tightly so he couldn�t fall in. Also tarpon don�t have teeth in the normal sense of the term.
But because there were so many fish circling, he was a bit shy about leaning down too close. However, my daughter Sundae succeeded in doing an excellent rendition of a police siren squeal when one of the silver torpedoes launched at her hand from under the dock.
While we were on the deck Ann called Jan, her Vegas shopping friend in California, and she pulled up Robbie�s cameras to watch our fish feeding from 3,000 miles away. I�m continually amazed by tech stuff like this.
After the tarpon ate, we ate, sitting at a table near to the water. I mentioned last week Ann and I were looking forward to lots of conch chowder and key lime pie while in the Keys, and Robbie�s provided our first injection.
This isn�t an infomercial for Robbie�s; but I�m embarrassed to admit that as many trips to the Keys we�ve made, this was our first visit there. We definitely won�t miss it again on future trips.
Speaking of new �first times,� we�d often seen road signs warning to drive slow and be on the lookout for Key Deer but had never actually seen one of them. That changed in spades.
We took a slight detour off the highway into their official habitat area. They�re really cute critters. I know if it were possible Ann would want one for a pet. Maybe that�s why they�re so endangered.
We re-visited Hemmingway�s house. I can�t say that I learned anything new on the tour but enjoyed the history and pictures as always. He cut quite a wide path.
My favorite part is yet to come. We�ve chartered a fishing boat and I�m so looking forward to Bug catching fish bigger than he is.
I�ll have the mate filet a few of our catch on the ride back in for us to grill that evening. Life is good for which I�m so totally grateful.
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Software Engineering Tool Set - A Survey
I'm getting ready to start a new job and help my new team pick a development process and a set of tools that best suits their needs. This seemed like an ideal time to do a little research and check in on currently popular options. I created a survey, and circulated it through my personal contacts and the twittersphere.
Who answered the survey?
The first set of questions were designed to give a little context for interpreting the rest of the results.
The survey was answered by 34 participants, most of whom were CTOs of VPs of small start-ups. Participants included divisions of Amazon, large Agile consulting companies and a whole variety of trendy start-ups.
We use a wide array of languages. I was happy to see that PHP (finally!) seems to be on it's way out.
Unsurprisingly, we've all embraced some flavor of Agile.
A full 50% of respondents work in organizations without product managers. This is highly correlated with the size of the organization. Everybody with more then 10 engineers also had product managers. Nobody with less then 5 engineers had a product manager.
I do wonder though, the real correlation is with company age, not size. During recent interviews, I was surprised by the lack of PMs and started asking the following question: "I notice you don't have any product managers. Is this just a function of your current company size and stage? Or is this by philosophical design?" Invariably the response was "by design". As organizations more fully get into the groove of iterative, Agile development, I wonder if this role is starting to be seen as an unnecessary layer between the customer and the engineers.
What Tools Are We Using?
Version Control
Unsurprisingly, we're leaning heavily towards Git.
Continuous Integration
Surprisingly, many of us are not doing continuous integration. For those that are, Jenkins is the clear tool of choice.
Code Review
For code review, GitHub Pull Requests are winning out over targeted code review tools (like Gerrit). Here's the definitive GitHub Flow blog post describing one way to do this in a continuous deployment environment. A similar approach could be taken if you're releasing to production on a regular schedule and using a Git Flow-like approach. In this case, the pull requests would occur when merging from a feature branch into the development branch.
Task and Defect Tracking
Task tracking tools were all over the map. Larger organizations tended to use JIRA. For the smaller shop, Pivotal Tracker was the winner, with GitHub, Sprint.ly and Trello as rising stars. This corresponded tightly with development methodology. Teams using Kanban or Scrumban are also using Sprint.ly or Trello.
Virtually nobody absolutely adores their task tracking tool, and (surprisingly) virtually nobody hated it either. A couple of "Actively looking for something better" for JIRA and Bugzilla (oh, you poor, poor darling), and a resounding of chorus of "Good enough" for everything else.
Most people used the same tool for defect tracking as for task tracking, and, again most people said whatever they were using was "Good enough".
Phone Screens
Tools for phone screens was, for me, the most surprising result. Most respondents said that they do not include a coding exercise as part of their phone screens, and nobody is using any of the many tools designed for this purpose. Of course, I highly recommend that you all get started using theReq right away!
Next Time
Now that I have these basic results, I wish I'd asked a few more questions. What are you using for inter-company chat? How often do you deploy to production? If you use Git, which branching model are you using? Does your company publish a technical blog?
Oh well... next time! To everyone who participated, thanks for your input!


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|[TowerTalk] SteppIR problem-update from the front lines
|Bill Carnett <email@example.com>
|Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:23:02 -0700 (PDT)
I don't want to continue to beat this thing to death, but all of you TT'ers have been a wealth of information. So, I wanted to reply to this most recent comment. 73, Bill wertalk wrote: (Doing engineering analysis from where I am sitting is very difficult, and you are down to that point. The part substitution method hasn't worked and there is only one part left that hasn't been substituted. (And I doubt that will solve the problem either.) Plus you didn't give us many details of your measurements other than you made them and they were OK. So everyone is just taking wild guesses. (I thought the water in the cable guess was pretty good.) Here are some questions. The answers to these would help a lot. 1. When you ohmed the lines to the motors what were the readings? Were they all very close to the same? Reply: Yes each circut was the same, about 34.6 ohms as I recall. 2. Did you check every line for resistance between each line and every other line and ground? Were they all open except for the mate for the one being tested? Reply: Yes, all were open, except the mate above, which were 34.6 ohms. 3. Is the DC ground for the power supply tied to station ground? Did you measure it? Reply: Not sure I can measure this (??). The station ground is an 8 foot rod approximately 5 feet from the unit. Connection is via a 4 ga solid wire and 2 inch ribbon to a SPG bulkhead plate. The house ground is via the AC circut, approximately 15 feet from shack and utlizes 2 - 8 foot ground rods approximately 8 feet apart. BTW, building inspector told us we didn't need any of that lightening stuff "we don't require it any more." go figure? Note: This can be a difficult to measure, because there may be some small voltage on it. (This DC ground should not be connected to the tower ground at the antenna.) If it is connected, remove the serial cable to the computer and re-measure it. If it is still connected, this may be a problem. 4. Are there any other devices connected to this cable such as transient suppressors or a tuning relay? Reply: no suppressors or other devices in the circut. wertalk) tks again, bc ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
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A travel writer takes a job with a shady publishing company in New York, only to find that she must write a guide to the city - for the undead!
Because of the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching for a fresh start as a travel book editor in the tourist-centric New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position though, Zoe is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can't take off her resume --- human.
Not to be put off by anything… (more)
There are more reasons to like The Shambling Guide to New York City than to dismiss it. It's an addicting read that I don't regret picking up, and my disappointment in the ending is partly enhanced by how much I liked the first two-thirds.
The story arc is unique, the setting and the inevitable culture clash misunderstandings are a comedic goldmine.
The story and characters were not interesting or vivid enough to allow me to get pass any of these problems in order to have fun reading The Shambling Guide to New York City.
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Finn wore the Astro during a recent session of my Maian Meadows Dog Camp, which offers a weekend's worth of off-leash fun: hiking, swimming, lots of games, stick-chasing and playing. Campers were intrigued by the Astro, and impressed that the collar was waterproof (although the GPS antenna on the collar will lose satellite reception if it's totally submerged). The final tally at the end of the weekend: I covered 10.9 miles; Finn covered … 54.3! Each morning, we did a hike of about 3.8 miles to a nearby lake. Romping with the other dogs and fetching sticks in the lake meant that Finn covered nearly four times my distance. No wonder he's tired. Finn's "route" on Google Earth from that weekend of dog camp looks like a child's wobbly drawing of a lollypop (swimming and playing in camp) on a stick (the morning out-and-back hikes). Garmin, headquartered in Kansas, is known for its personal product support. Friends who use Garmin's running and mountain-biking products rave about its customer service. I found that also true with the Astro, which has lots of bells and whistles. Availing yourself of their customer service will help you get the most out of it (plus, they love dogs at Garmin).
And Boone? Within half an hour, a hiker found him and called the phone number on his tag, and the woman's husband drove to the park to pick him up. They were very lucky. With the Astro, I can relax while running through the forest with Finn, knowing that if one day he disappears after a deer, I can at least track him until we're reunited, eliminating guesswork, worry and dependence on Boone's sort of luck.
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Suing Lance Armstrong for Lying in His Books: the Hurdle of Specificity and Plausibility under FRCP Pleading Rules?
The lawsuit filed against Lance Armstrong for lying in his books: a gift to civil procedure professors working through heightened pleading requirements of FRCP 9(b) and Twombly-Iqbal. This morning, NPR's Only a Game show featured a "lawsuit of the week" segment. With some laughter, the host talked about how two individuals filed a class action suit against Lance Armstrong and his publisher. The complaint alleges that defendants defrauded the class into buying Armstrong's books and seek remedy for being tricked into believing he was a champion. The lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff class would not have bought the book had they known it contained lies about Armstrong's doping.
This case sounds a whole lot like litigation brought against Three Cups of Tea author Greg Mortenson, his co-author, their publisher, and marketing consultants after plaintiffs discovered that the book lied about Mortenson's humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. Long story short, the complaint alleged that Mortenson tricked readers into thinking he was a hero and he really wasn't. As the federal district court Judge Hannon explained in his opinion and order on defendants' motion to dismiss:
Plaintiffs contended they purchased one or more of Mortenson's books for approximately $15 each. They claim that the books should not be categorized as nonfiction, as a number of misstatements relating to their contents have surfaced, and that Mortenson, Relin, MC, CAI, and Penguin entered into a fraudulent scheme to falsely portray Mortenson as a hero in order to boost book sales.
The complaint asserted claims for RICO, fraud, breach of contract, implied contract, unjust enrichment, among others. Plaintiffs had amended their complaint three times before defendants moved to dismiss. As the motion was pending, the court allowed plaintiffs to amend the complaint for a fourth time. Defendants moved to dismiss on the grounds that the complaint failed "(1) to plead fraudulent activity with particularity, (2) meet plausibility standards, (3) plead necessary elements, and (4) allege cognizable injuries."
Ruling on the motion to dismiss, the court began with an overview of the standard of review, an explanation that for my students now seems like old hat. FRCP 8(a)(2) requires a short and plain statement of the claim showing the pleading is entitled to relief and giving fair notice of the claim and the grounds on which it rests. Allegations of material fact are taken as true and construed in the light most favorable to the pleading party (at least the Ninth Circuit says so, the light most favorable part). The court went on to describe Iqbal and Twombly as having erected a "two-step analytical process" for determining the sufficiency of pleadings under Rule 8. According to the court, step one involves determining which allegations are merely "labels and conclusions," "formulaic recitations" of the legal elements, or "naked assertions." So identified, those allegations are ignored for the purpose of figuring out if plaintiffs' complaint plausibly shows wrongful activity. Step two "requires the court to determine whether the remaining allegations, which the court must accept as true, plausibly give rise to an entitlement to relief." In determining plausibility, courts engage in a context-specific task drawing on the court's experience and common sense. Satisfaction of this standard does not require a showing that relief is probable, just plausible.
The court went on to explain that Rule 9(b):
requires a party alleging fraud to "state with particularity the circumstances constituting fraud or mistake, [while] [m]alice, intent, knowledge, and other conditions of a person's mind may be alleged generally." Iqbal acknowledged that Rule 9(b) allows "a person's mind to be alleged generally," but does "not require courts to credit a complaint's conclusory statements without reference to its factual context." Iqbal, 556 U.S. at 686, 129 S.Ct. 1937. "Rule 9 … excuses a party from pleading discriminatory intent under an elevated pleading standard," but does not enable evasion of "the less rigid … strictures of Rule 8."
Let's consider the court's dismissal of the RICO claim whose elements include "(1) conduct (2) of an enterprise (3) through a pattern (4) of racketeering activity (known as 'predicate acts') (5) causing injury to plaintiff's 'business or property'." According to the court, the complaint alleged as the primary racketeering activity: "ongoing scheme to defraud and actually defrauding purchasers of the books over at least an eight year period and continuing to this day, where they continued to misrepresent that the contents of [the Books] were true, nonfiction accounts of what really happened, when, in fact, the contents were false and the accounts did not happen," all to sell books. The complaint specified the lies in the book that the enterprise knew about and encouraged the authors to include. It alleged that the enterprise advanced its scheme by setting up "fraudulent speaking engagements," by paying for Mortenson's expenses and by advertising and promoting the books.
The court first assessed whether the allegations met the heightened pleading requirements for allegations of fraud under Rule 9(b). On this score, the complaint was wanting. It first noted that plaintiffs' allegations about the speaking engagements, expenses, and promotion of the books "do not actually appear to be untruthful or illegal" and are "overly vague." (So much for accepting them as true). The court went on to find that the RICO claims were:
fraught with shortcomings, including failure to satisfy causal elements, failure to specify the roles of the Defendants, not adequately pleading enterprise theories, and failure to specify an actionable, identifiable racketeering activity. Failure to adequately address the causal elements is the ultimate and fatal flaw. The Complaint does not state, nor is it possible to ascertain, whether Plaintiffs would have purchased the Books if: (1) the Books were labeled or marketed as fiction; or (2) the readers knew portions of the Books, as claimed, were fabricated. Plaintiffs' overly broad statements that they paid approximately $15 for the Books because they were represented as true does not suffice. Additionally, Plaintiffs fail to allege when they purchased the Books, which is crucial in analyzing this case. Plaintiffs never allege they visited CAI's website or saw or heard any statements made by it before purchasing the Books. . . . The Complaint likewise does not differentiate allegations against each Defendant, nor does it inform Defendants separately of the allegations surrounding any alleged participation in the fraud.
After addressing Rule 9(b), the court turned to its rationale for dismissal on the grounds of Rule 8:
General statements that the enterprise caused Mortenson to make various false statements relating to his life experiences do not satisfy Twombly and Iqbal standards. Pleaded examples of how the enterprise marketed and promoted the Books also fail to satisfy appropriate pleading standards. Members of the enterprise cannot be expected to defend against Plaintiffs' claims, when each participant's role is only vaguely described, if at all. Furthermore, it is not clear what role Relin played in this matter, aside from coauthoring Three Cups of Tea, as all references to him are lumped together with Mortenson and Penguin, and any alleged wrongdoings attributed to him are clearly "labels and conclusions" or "naked assertions.
The court ignored as conclusory the allegation that publisher and marketing consultants knew the book contained lies and still published and promoted it. According to the court, those allegations were asserted without factual context and thus did not deserve to be accepted as true. Thus, the RICO allegations were dismissed because they were deemed unsupported and thus implausible.
The court dismissed the remaining claims on similar grounds–failure to meet heightened specificity requirement of 9(b), for the fraud claim, and failure to show plausibility of the remaining claims. On the question of whether the plaintiffs would have a chance to file a fifth amended complaint, the answer was a resounding "no." Applying the FRCP 15 leave to amend standard, a fifth bit of the apple would be futile. Dismissed with prejudice, the decree.
It would be great to get a copy of the Armstrong complaint to see if plaintiffs' lawyers paid attention to the ruling in the Mortenson case. More soon, if I find it.


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Hello Renee,
(I send this with the understanding that I cannot vouch for its accuracy, and, certainly better research is needed. Those with better and more accurate info need to respond. It is only meant to open up possibilities for your research, and correction is welcome.)
Looking at the 1880 Cobert Co, Alabama census I find a JOHN HURST b. 1865 listed as living in the home of a step-father named RYLARD VANDEVER. I assume this is your John. Obviously, John's father was deceased. It lists John's parents as both born in Alabama - so, it must be his grandfather who was born in GA.
Also listed in that 1880 census for Colbert Co is a JOHN R. HURST b. 1816 in Georgia, and wife EASTER C. HURST b. 1817 in TN. Also listed in Colbert county census is a THOMAS HURST (and family) b. 1841 in Alabama, whose father was born in GA and mother b. in TN. Also listed is a JOHN S HURST (and family) b. 1846 in Alabama, whose father is listed b. in GA, and mother b. in TN. (No doubt brothers, and sons of John R. Hurst and Easter) Along with them is WILLIAM B. HURST (and family) b. 1831 in GA, whose father is listed b. in GA, and mother b. in AL. (Is he also a brother, and son?)
Looking in my data (googling "Tuscumbia"), (although extremely distant from my SC/AL Hurst line) I did locate information of an ?ELIZABETH CLARISSA HURST, born March 16, 1847, in Burke County, Georgia, who can be found in Tuscumbia. I thought since she was born a "Hurst" and then located to the same area, she might possibly be related to your John. She married SHELBY GRISHAM December 20, 1866 in Morgan County, Alabama. He was born October 20, 1839 in Morgan County, Alabama and died August 16, 1924 in Colbert County, Alabama. Elizabeth died July 30, 1919, in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia, Alabama. Is she possibly an aunt to your John?
Looking further, my data records Elizabeth was said to be the daughter of ?JOHN D. HURST, born June 1, 1816, in Burke County, Georgia. He married ESTHER "CAROLINE" McCORKLE on January 11, 1838, in Burke County, Georgia. (Is this the "Easter C. Hurst" listed in the 1880 census above?) She was said to be the daughter of Joel McCorkle and Elizabeth Waddell. But, my data says Esther was born October 22, 1816, in Burke County, Georgia, not TN (small conflict). She died September 23, 1893, in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama. John was a successful farmer. John died July 26, 1897, in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, and is buried in Robinson Family Cemetery. In the 1850 census it is noted that neither John nor "Caroline" could read or write.
What is more interesting is, my info also says John's sons were named William Marion Hurst, Thomas Alexander Hurst, and John Sevier "Dock" Hurst. Is this the "William, Thomas, and John Hursts" and families in the 1880 census above? Are these the same families? Could there possibly have been another son deceased who was father to your John?
I certainly cannot say your John is related to these Hursts mentioned, but with Elizabeth Hurst Grisham being in "Tuscumbia" about the same time as your John, it stuck out that these Hursts in the census and these Hursts I find in my data are one and the same. And your John certaily could be named after a grandfather.
If so, (and I do not vouch for the accuracy here) John D. Hurst was said to be the son of ?MAJOR HURST, born February 4, 1795, in Duplin County, North Carolina (some say Burke County, Georgia). He married CLARISSA ELLISTON February 4, 1813 in Burke County, Georgia, daughter of Robert Elliston and Sarah Mills. She was born July 1, 1796, in Burke County, Georgia. In the early 1820's, Major with his brother Henry came to Franklin County, Alabama. Major settled near the Old Ebenezer Community, what is known as the Brady Hill home place. In the early 1840's he and his wife Clarissa moved to Etawamba County, Mississippi. Clarissa died March 6, 1882, in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama. Major died November 1, 1846, in Etawancha County, Mississippi.
Major Hurst was said to be the son of ?JOHN JACOB HURST who was born in 1767 in Duplin County, North Carolina. John was married two times. He first married BLYTHE GODBEE. She died in 1806 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Next, he married ELIZABETH "BETTY" HEATH. She was born in 1751 in Duplin County, North Carolina. They had three children. She died in 1806 in Burke County, Georgia. John died September 30, 1831, in Burke County, Georgia, and is buried in the Hurst Family Cemetery.
John Jacob Hurst was said to be son of ?WILLIAM HURST born in 1742 in Bertie County, North Carolina, the only known son born to John (3) Hurst and Judith Moore. There is a question as to his year of birth. His sister, Mary Hurst, born in 1744 in Bertie County, North Carolina, married Thomas Green October 3, 1764, in Bertie County, North Carolina. William married SARAH OLIVER, born to John Oliver and Sallie ______. William resided in North Carolina. (Many say he is the William Hurst who served in the Revolutionary War and was given a land grant in Bedford County, Tennessee for his services. He is said to have left North Carolina to become one of the first settlers of Tennessee, along with Colonel Bradley Martin and Captain Matthew Martin. He is then said to have returned to North Carolina where he also is said to have owned land in Wayne County, North Carolina.) His grave is said to be in Duplin County, North Carolina.
William Hurst was said to be son to ?JOHN (3) HURST, said to be was born in 1713 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, (or Duplin County, North Carolina). He died in 1769 in Bertie or Duplin County, North Carolina. Although Judith had a son by a previous marriage, there are only two clearly known children born to John (3) and Judith. But there are intriguing tidbits of information indicating other iblings, and much needs to be researched about John (3) Hurst. John's wife, JUDITH MOORE, daughter of Epaphroditus Moore, was previously married to William Wilson of Northampton, North Carolina, who died in 1744. His will was filed in January of 1745 with the Secretary of State. Judith's only son by that marriage, Elisha Moore Wilson, (born in 1775 after his father's death) was raised by John Hurst and Judith and is known to have lived in Halifax, North Carolina. He would have been a step-son to John and a half-brother to John and Judith's other children.
John (3) Hurst is said to be son of ?JOHN (2) HURST (son of John (1) Hurst b. 1635 VA and Dorothy Knight) was born in 1683 (some say 1672) in Isle Of Wight County, Virginia. He married MARY ________. The following information is recorded:
Title: Wills & Administrations of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, 1647-1800
Author: Blanche Adams Chapman
Publication: First pub 1938, Reprint 1975, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, Maryland
Abbrev: Wills & Administrations of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, 1647-1800
Text: HURST, John: Leg. wife Wit: Joseph Wright, Robert Brown, John Anthonyrue Page 58
Page: Page 98
Text: HURST, John: Leg. wife, Mary, the plantation bought of William Price; son James; son William; son John; sons Philip and Walter to be bound out at 14 to learn a trade; dayghter Alice; daughter Mary; son John a ring given him by Dorothye Hurst. Wife, Extx. D. January 1, 1727. R. February 26, 1727.
Wit: Joseph Wright, Robert Brown, John Anthonyrue Page 58
So, JOHN (2) was known to have had at least seven children, but only two have been researched, William and John (3). The information shows he died January 1, 1727 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia . It is somewhat confusing to find that John (2) was born and died in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, while his children all seem to have been born in Duplin County, North Carolina. It remains a mystery which needs further investigation.
Anyway, this info gives you something to possibly research and connect to.
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Dan R. Hurst
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Bill Cowher Slathers On Eyeliner for Girlfriend's Music Video [VIDEO]
Wearing makeup isn't a big deal for former Steelers' coach Bill Cowher after doing CBS' The NFL Today. But slathering on eyeliner for your girlfriend's music video? Now, THAT'S love!
Cowher's main lady these days is Veronica Stigeler, alias "Queen V", lead singer and guitarist of the band with the same name. We don't know who started the conversation with one of the NFL's most famous jaws about rockin' the goth look for Queen V's new video for "Cry Your Eyes Out", but we're glad they did.
We're also glad Cowher didn't have a thhhpeaking role in thith, either…if you know what we mean.
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There are certain things you should never do when coming into the rivalry rich Big Ten…. Most cardinal amongst them? Wishing your opponent well. Unfortunately that's exactly what recent Badgers signee Keelon Brookins did as he wished the hated Gophers good luck in their bowl game today.
Here's exactly what he said via his Facebook: "Not a Gopher but sending them love as they get ready for their game tonight. #GoGophers!"
What the heck? Oh…. the outrage!! Seriously, it's like a kid from Michigan committing to the Buckeyes and then wishing Michigan well, or vice versa, it's not a good look, nor good form. Come on man, you have to know that you can't do that.
That should be commandment No. 1 when you sign on the dotted line. You become one with the school you sign with and that means hating your rivals. Tisk, tisk Mr. Brookins.
Now, maybe he meant it in the most sarcastic of ways, after all the Gophers have lost 9 straight games against the Badgers and it could be an even decade next year. So, perhaps he's wishing them well because he wants the rivalry to actually mean something on the field next season?
Or, perhaps it's because he's a St. Paul native and he's just wishing his Twin Cities brethren well… You pick, but either way Sconnie nation can't be too happy with that to say the least. On the bright side, at least they aren't as harassing or dickish as tOSU fans or Meeeechigan fans when it comes to these sorts of things.
But, you better believe that he'll hear it from some in Sconnie nation, just not to the extent or extreme of some around the Big Ten.
I'm sure Brookins will learn a quick lesson here and a fast one from his future teammates when they get ahold of this, but that's just part of growing up and understanding what it means to play for Paul Bunyan's Axe.
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The Santa Clara,
Calif., County board of supervisors voted Tuesday
to oppose the Food and Drug Administration's ban on
blood donations from gay men and called for federal
lobbyists to concentrate on overturning the ban,
according to a story in The [San Jose]
Mercury News. Board members said they made
the symbolic decision, proposed by gay supervisor Ken
Yeager, because blood banks can screen for HIV
infection more effectively now than when the ban was
imposed, in 1983. The supervisors did not vote to ban
blood drives on county property, to avoid depleting area
hospitals of blood supplies, but they said they might
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It was followed by DG Khan Cement on the volumes leaders list with 8.36 million shares falling Rs0.23 to close at Rs41.08 and Engro Corporation with 8.13 million shares increasing Rs4.15 to close at Rs111.34.
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I stole this 'do not disturb sign' from the historic US Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. It was a work trip ~ probably around 2005. Its a lovely, huge, grand old hotel with lots of dark wood built in 1910. That was before I imagined moving to New York on a whim later that year and before I knew I would wind up moving out to San Diego after a few exciting but soul grinding years in NYC.
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Well, looks like the under construction stands A,B and C will be ready for IPL 3...... Infact the ticket prize have also been allotted... The prize range in these stands are prized at 1000 rs for lower tier and 1500 rs for upper tier....The middle tier as been mentioned as some Box, don't know what exactly it is.....
I got to know about this through CSK's official website while trying to book tickets.....
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Pl Put one more picture's 2 days before IPL 3 first matches in chennai next sunday. how it will look final construction for 1st phase?.
Hmm 1000 and 1500 Rs tickets price.! who will watch? any hardcore CSK fan's will watch it. They don't care about huge tickets price. people want comfortable seat.
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Translation: Gallery work in progress for the upcoming IPL games. The first game is between Chennai Super Kings and Deccan Chargers on 14th March 2010.
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Idiots they again fooled chennai with just renovation of existing stuff.
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First of all who is this 'they' you are talking about?
Second, how did they 'fool' Chennai?
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Why the superlative (best pitch)? May be you trully believe it is the best and I can certainly understand that feeling. But it does not even have to be the best.
(IMHO EdenGardens is the best, just for the sheer size, atmosphere crowd and the pitch. Chennai comes second in my personal list of favorite grounds in India.) Either way, Chepauk is a great ground which has provided several years of entertainment to millions of fans and is the host for some of the magnificient matches. I am glad that they chose to restore it instead of abandoning it.
I read in one of the above posts/links that a critical design consideration is to bring back the swing, by allowing the sea breeze to enter the grounds through the stands. I hope the science works allowing the craftsmen (bowlers) to display their art. I want to see Zaheer Khan and Shreesanth in their present form playing in this ground. Hopefully we can witness Mr. Balaji too, especially his late swing like the legendary Kapildev himself.
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BCCI official had said the following
Daljit says Chennai has the best Test wicket in India and credits the ground staff for their stupendous effort in preparing result-oriented pitches.
"I think Chennai is the best Test wicket in India. The wickets there are good and it always gives a result. If you see the weather in Chennai, it is hot, hotter and hottest and there is no other season there. So over five days, the pitch will degenerate and wear out. But if you see in the North, you have good wickets, but if you have Test match there in November, December or October it is very difficult for the wicket to wear out like in warmer places. I think the Chennai ground staff is very good in preparing wickets
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Got your point Satisht77. Chennai is also one of the favorite hunting grounds for India.
I was trying to say that even if it is not the best (which it may very well be), we should extend its life as it has brought us some of the memorable entertainment in the game of cricket.
I cannot wait to see a test match after the stadium is fully constructed. I am expecting it to be awesome. I know I am being selfish when I say that the BCCI quota system is robbing us of the pleasure to an extent. (No! I am not feeling victimized. It is pure and simple selfishness!!! )
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good work.!
wooooooooooooooooooow 3 stand's construction ready to complete!! (may be 75% exterior finish .. but not fully constructed) before IPL 3.
this stand similar to LORD's Ground Mound stand's.
Where is pavilion in this stadium (after renovation)??
They fooled chennai again?? Good people will watch at new stand due to huge price ticket's 1000 and 1500rs. Fool people will watch at old and existing stand. look 200rs ticket price lower tier.!
MAC Stadium is one best test venue in India.
One thing why Stadium and state association ready to open early? i never seen any stadium full construction finish work like england and australia venue's. see this new 3 stands ready to install bucket seat without cover cement and paint on steps. Every stadium need perfect construction finish. there is alot of bribe and corrupt by state administration. This stadium need australia and english ground bucket seat's
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Well, i don't think that they would install permanent seating arrangements, with very little time left for the games to begin....
I think they would be putting up temporary plastic chairs as usual.....
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I think they would be putting up temporary plastic chairs as usual.....
may be temporary plastic chairs like chinnaswamy stadium seating arragments during IPL and International matches.
I don't Understand Why TNCA decided to re-construct MAC Stadium?. Original plan build weatherproof cricket stadium (outskirt from chennai) was good idea?. Chennai is big city (metro's in india) so they should build 80000-90000 seaters world class cricket stadium. It isn't good MAC 45k capacity. Chennai is best crowds at stadium in india so far. There is no space further development present stadium. Is there any plan to build another cricket stadium outskirt in chennai after complete renovation existing stadium..!! If Our Country less population then 45k seaters capacity is Ok. Australia built MCG 100,000 Capacity and SCG 55,000 Capacity? so We are Re-building and renovation like wankhede and MAC Stadium - 45,000 Capacity??.
This stadium goes to Legacy.
Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad - big metro cities name .. They don't have 60-80k capacity stadium.. Large population. Poor planning BCCI and State Association official.
Pune International Cricket Centre is one best cricket venue in India (when construction complete). They have very good space future development (it is possible expansion upto 95,000 capactiy).
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Any plans of retractable roof in the future?
It was promised in the new stadium which was eventually scrapped
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Best pitch?? not sure if its chennai but Chennai can boast for having best crowd/spectators. They are so well informed and sportive. Even a small milestone reached by a player (in terms of career wickets / runs / catches etc) is known to the spectators (who read the newspaper before coming to the matches). And remember the India Pak Test match when Sachin valiantly fought but India lost by a slim margin? After applauding Sachin's for his effort, the crowd them very sportively applauded for Pak's victory. If you ask any Aussie player abt his fav venue in India, he'd say its Chepauk.
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But test cricket is not drawing huge crowds as was in the past.There was a time people used to sleep near the stadium inorder to ensure purchase of ticket and a vantage seat in the gallery. People outside were seen glued to their transistors listening to the commentary and many people in all walks of life were eager to know the latest scores and other particulars.Those thrilling days are gone.Now u find empty stands when test matches are conducted and even for ODIs there appears to be decling intetrest as time goes by.All this due to introduction of safety gadgets to the batsmen unfair rules to the disadvantage of the bowlers and the day and night matches where the due factor is playing havoc to the team bowling second.Unless conditions are equal cricket will be a dying game.
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The main reason is actually commercialistion of the game by our own BCCI. Test cricket still draws good crowd in England, Aus and SA. And even in India, Test Cricket has to be played only in 5-6 main venues - Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and Mohali..I dono why they have matches in centres like Nagpur, Ahd etc where we only find empty stands. Recently, the Ind /SA match in Nagpur had virtually no spectators while the match at Kolkata attracted good crowd. Let them play the ODI and T20s in other venues.
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The OPTSAT-3000 Earth observation satellite of the Italian Defence has been successfully launchedThe Italian Ministry of Defence's OPTSAT-3000 satellite has been successfully launched
Rome 02/08/2017 11:00
OPTSAT-3000 Earth observation satellite for Italy's Ministry of Defence is ready to be launchedLeonardo is pleased to announce that the Italian Ministry of Defence's OPTSAT-3000 satellite is ready to be launched. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday 2 August at 1.58 UTC from the Kourou European spaceport in French Guyana
Rome 31/07/2017 18:00
Leonardo: first half 2017 progress confirms growing orders and profitabilityThe Board of Directors of Leonardo has examined and unanimously approved the Half-Year Financial Report at 30 June 2017
Rome 27/07/2017 14:34
AW119Kx helicopter to provide surveillance, monitoring for New York City Department of Environmental Protection PoliceLeonardo announced today that the AW119Kx helicopter has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police for operations in support of water supply protection
Rome 26/07/2017 14:52
Norwegian Police Directorate Chooses AW169 as their new law enforcement helicopterLeonardo welcomes the decision by the Norwegian Police Directorate to choose the AW169 as their new law enforcement helicopter
Rome 26/07/2017 14:37
Leonardo inaugurates its new airborne systems facility in L'Aquila, making the Abruzzo region a hub for Leonardo's high-tech productionToday Leonardo officially inaugurated its airborne systems facility in L'Aquila, one of the birthplaces of Leonardo's airborne and space systems division and is also home to Thales Alenia Space
L'Aquila 25/07/2017 13:30
AW189 to support Oil&Gas operations in Russia from Sakhalin IslandLeonardo announced today that an AW189 super medium helicopter will be operated by Aviashelf to perform transport operations from Sakhalin Island in Russia supporting the Oil&Gas industry
Moscow 19/07/2017 16:10
President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella visits the Matera space hubThe President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, today visited the Matera space hub, one of the most advanced space facilities in Europe
Matera 17/07/2017 18:13