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By Michael Felger
You guys enjoying the Brandon Meriweather era as much as I am?
Felger,My seats are behind the Pats bench and watching the way Brandon Meriweather carries himself, I would bet he watches the Top 100 Players Of All Time on the NFL Network expecting to see himself. What makes this guy so happy with himself? Guys like him are dime-a-dozen in the NFL, and the defense has been brutal. That clown has won NOTHING! I'm starting to see some Jeremy Jacobs-type problems in Foxboro. More than one player has spoken out against the Krafts and found themselves gone. The Krafts put their inflated egos before the team and it's showing. Mike Vrabel should still be here, and the reason they have no coordinators is because they don't want to pay for top coaches. I did hear Jonathan Kraft say in an interview that he coaches Pop Warner because the kids deserve professional coaching . . . Seeing the offense, I'm starting to think he may be calling the offensive plays in the second half because that's the only explanation I can come up with. This is not the Patriots that set the standard in the early part of the decade, that's for sure.Paul
To me, Meriweather is the face of the Patriots defense right now: Young and not very good, certainly not as good as he thinks he is. He should be better, and we can't figure out why he isn't. Going into the year, we all knew that if the defense had any shot of being a factor, Meriweather and Jerod Mayo would have to be the leaders and the playmakers. They were the ones entering their primes. They were the ones with the experience in the system. And while there's still hope for Mayo, Meriweather is losing consumer confidence by the day. He hasn't started the last two games and it's hard to imagine his performance last week will get him back in the starting lineup Monday in Miami.
That has nothing to do with the Krafts, by the way. And I can tell you this: Jonathan would have told him to hold his outside leverage on that C.J. Spiller touchdown catch.
Hey Felger, Who's calling the plays on defense? As I watch the games I try to look at the sidelines and it seems to me that Matt Patricia is doing the play calling. What do you think?GeorgePeabody
I think it's the guy from Hangover.
Its either him . . . or Jonathan Kraft.
Okay, seriously, it's a combination of Patricia and Belichick.
Hey Felger!Yes, the defense leaves a lot to be desired. But I thought they looked a lot better in second half vs. the first. This was a big improvement over the last two games where they were much worst. Was this just because they were playing Buffalo or was it halftime adjustments?DennisWinthrop, ME
Are you kidding? You thought the Pats defense looked good in the second half? I'll grant you that they caught a few balls thrown right at them, but they didn't exactly stymie the Bills' offense. Were you watching when Steve Johnson caught a 37-yard touchdown pass between Pat Chung and Devin McCourty (the alleged good players in the backfield)? And I guess we're not counting the kickoff return.
Felger,I was thinking after the Pats' stellar defensive performance against Buffalo and that, wow, Dom Capers or Romeo Crennel would look pretty good on this team right now. But then I realized that Bill has gone all Howard Hughes in his old age and if he had the choice would push away the coordinators after that 2004 Super Bowl if that happened now. He could never share the credit, for the same reason he ignored the Spygate memo. He is the most arrogant man in the league, and arrogance as we all know comes with age. But then I thought about it. Rex Ryan was a defensive guy. He became head coach and turned the Jets defense from good to great. Eric Mangini, as bad a head coach as he is, has put together a pretty good defense in Cleveland. So let's face it. Belichick has put together great defenses in three different organizations. He shouldn't need a coach to improve it. So maybe it really is scheme and talent, which is his fault, too. And Felger, we both know the reason he didn't name Patricia defensive coordinator is because after all the clubhouse problems last year he feared an uprising if Pepper Johnson got passed over. You want a good comparison for this year's Patriots? The 2008 New Orleans Saints. Awesome offense, 30th defense in the league. They went 7-9, hired Greg Robinson and won it the next year.So there's hope, that and the Seymour pick. I mean that guy stunk anyway. (five tackles, two QB hurries, one sack last week).GeorgeWoburn
The thing with the defense is that it doesn't need to be great for the Pats to win a title. This is the new NFL. It just needs to be timely. The Saints and Colts, to cite two examples, give up plenty of plays and plenty of points. But they also have guys who can get to the quarterback and defenses that can force turnovers. And as compliments to their offenses, its just enough. Just think of the new NFL like you would an NBA game. You know the other guys are going to score. It's just a matter of getting a few stops.
All of which is a long way of saying I agree with you. The Pats may be a long, long way from having the kind of defense they had from 2001-04, but the fact is they don't need it to be that good to win another championship. They just need it to be good enough.
Mike,Check this quote from a Jerod Mayo interview:Asked who the team's defensive coordinator is, Mayo said, "Bill Belichick." Asked if Belichick sometimes has to desert the defense to attend to duties as head coach, Mayo said, "He's always with us . . . He's the defensive coach. He's there. He does everything that former defensive coordinator Dean Pees used to do."If he's doing everything that Dean Pees, Mangini and RAC did, it isn't a tough leap to say that some other area is getting less attention. Man, what I wouldn't give for a competent coordinator that Bill trusted and didn't have to hand hold and coach from over his shoulder on either side of the ball. Too bad nobody like that was available in the offseason.The biggest problems with this team right now are coaching, defense and Brady's decision-making. Two of the things on that list are things that five years ago we couldn't even imagine being weaknesses. I'd like to think past history tells us both Brady and Belichick are going to return to form in fine style, but honestly, my "In Bill We Trust" membership card doesn't go as far as it used to.Peace,JakeBoston
"Too bad nobody like that was available in the offseason"? Crennel. Weis. Martz. Nolan . . . Ah, sarcasm. Sorry, Jake. Im a little slow.
Felger,You stated the other day that you didn't believe that money was a factor in the Patriots not having any coordinators. When Romeo Crennel left for Cleveland, he was the lowest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL. Also, Charlie Weis was looking for a coordinator job when he was hired by Notre Dame. Not only do the Patriots not have coordinators, three of their position coaches were coaching assistants last year. How can Butler and McCourty learn from an inexperienced position coach? I think that Bob Kraft wants coaching salaries low in case there is a lockout.JimKennebunk ME
I didnt say that I "didnt believe" money was a factor in not having coordinators. I said I "didnt want to believe" money was an issue. Or, rather, I couldn't bring myself to believe that. Because if I did, then I would lose some faith in the Krafts as owners. And I believe, on balance, they've been great owners. So I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt. But you're free to believe whatever you like.
Hey Felger!Ok, so all week we have analyzed and dissected Brady, Belichick, no coordinators, crap defense, bad drafting etc. We have pretty much all come to the realization that this team is in deep doo doo. So what, then, do we do? I know you and Mazz love to come up with all sorts of numbers to support your facts, not opinions. I'd like you to look this one up if you can. How many coaches have gone to Super Bowls and then gone back to Super Bowls with the same team but whole different personnel? Has anyone? Point being, if this is almost an impossibility or an improbable occurrence, are we as Patriot followers better served by blowing the whole thing up, Belichick included, and starting over with a younger team, younger players and different expectations? I know this is blasphemy to talk like this up here, but realistically the guy and his methods are getting old. Think about it before you call me a putz.SteveChester, NH
P.S. BB was lying whenhe said he'd never seen "Hard Knocks." No way he picks up the littleguy without having watched that show.
That question is not putz-worthy in the least, Steve. Its an excellent point to consider. The only coach who had repeated Super Bowl success with markedly different personnel was Joe Gibbs, who won three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks (Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and Mark Rypien). Gibbs' last title was nine years after his first, so I would say that most of his roster turned during that time. Theres one answer for you. But I can't come up with many others. Don Shula lost a Super Bowl as coach of the Colts and then came back and won a few with the Dolphins. The last two championships that Chuck Noll won in Pittsburgh were a lot different than the first two (more passing), although much of the personnel was the same. But the point remains the same, what Belichick is trying to do is exceedingly rare. But that doesnt mean I'd move on from him, Steve. Something tells me he has a chance to do it.
As for Danny Woodhead, Im with you. Didnt we ALL watch him on HBO and say, "that would be a great Patriot?"
Felger,I don't know why Belichick remains committed to the 3-4 defense when all of their defensive personnel from the glory years is gone and hasn't been adequately replaced (except Wilfork). Half the teams in the league are going after Patriots front-7 types (when they had little competition for these guys 5-7 years ago) and they aren't plentiful coming out of the college ranks to begin with. Going with a 4-3 dumbs down the defense so the rookies and second-year guys can actually contribute and Bill can still confuse the offense with the blitz coming from one of three linebackers. Also, having 4-3 rush ends like Freeney or Peppers provides a pass rush by default (granted, they don't grow on trees) -- rather than trying to manufacture a rush with suspect OLBs that also have to learn to drop into coverage and hold the edge against the run. They have linebackers suited for a 4-3, not a 3-4. I'm not saying anything everyone doesn't already know, but Bill's bullheaded insistence on staying with the system when the personnel isn't there really calls his football common sense into question. I'm pretty much bald -- and Bill has me pulling out my eye brows. Bob
Scary as it sounds, Im not sure if they have the best personnel for either scheme, Bob. If they go 4-3, who are the defensive ends? Cunningham? Banta-Cain? Mike Wright? Ninkovich? I don't know if they have anyone to play those spots in anything other than a change-up situation. So I have no problem with the Pats sticking with the 3-4. They just have to start drafting impact guys for those outside linebacker spots.
HEY FELGER! Two things I took from the Patriots escaping with a win against the Bills: 1) If the defense continues to struggle against journeymen like Fitzpatrick, then the Patriots might as well not show up against a quarterback like, let's say, PEYTON MANNING?! 2) Tell me if we can survive with the running backs we have on this team.MatthewFramingham
1) I hear fans say this a lot, but I think its overblown. In other words, we think Peyton Manning should be able to double Fitzpatrick's output. But just think what that means. Do you really believe the Colts will score 60 on us? I don't. There's only so much time on the clock. I think on the Pats' worst days, they will be allowing point totals in the high 30s. The bad news is that it looks like anyone could do it to them, not just the Colts.
2) Yes, we can. Not that there's a true lead back left on the roster, but the running-back depth chart isnt the issue with this team.
Michael,If we compare the pure talent of a young Brett Favre to a young Tom Brady, you would have to say that Favre has it all over Brady. Favre was so talented that he could get away with being a thoughtless gunslinger in his early years. Tom was slow and skinny and had to develop arm strength. His physical abilities were not that impressive. What made Brady different was his incredible work ethic, preparation, and intelligence. Nobody worked as hard as he did. He was so prepared that no matter what situation he was in during a game, he was already prepared for it. These intangibles made Brady a great quarterback, not his physical abilities. Is it possible that Brady's work ethic has decreased so much that he has slid back into being the mediocre quarterback that he truly was and is?RickWinthrop
"Mediocre" is way too strong a word, Rick. But everything else you say is fair. Beyond fair. To me, the "Tom Brady Story" always centered around him outworking everybody else. It always involved his brain, not his arm. Ironically, I think his arm has never been better than it is right now. Its the rest of it that we have to wonder about it. And its not that hes not still working hard. Of course he is. But is it at the same obsessive, non-stop level it was early in his career? Even he admits its not.
Felger,N.E. 38, Buffalo 30. We're going to the Super Bowl!!! We're going to the Super Bowl!!! Cold Lone Stars and T-bone steaks in beautiful Dallas!!! Road game in Miami next week . . . oops, 2-2 here we come.JackNewport
P.S. My super secret Cartel decoder ring hasn't arrived yet. Please ship overnight express mail.
Gasper handles the shipping. Ill have him get on it.
A few comments;1). Randy Moss is a prima donna and the most overrated person in pro football. 2). The Patriots' play-calling sucks and so does Papelbon.3). Is Sara still on Fox Boston? I see they have someone else in her spot on Saturday evenings who is obviously not as good. She always did a great job as the anchor personPJ
1). I disagree, believe it or not. There are more overrated players (Favre) and bigger prima donnas (Tony Romo). And Moss' skill set isnt overrated. But how that skill set translates to winning championships is.
2). Yes and, for this year at least, yes.
3. You bet. She was just out sick. As Pat Burns said a couple of weeks ago, the Wood isnt dead. Far (expletive) from it.
Hey Felger,Why in the hell did the Red Sox sign Beckett to a long-term deal? The guy sucks now and he'll suck until his contract is up. Mark my words.DaveSouthwick
Again, "suck" is too strong of a word. But he sure is overrated. Has been for a while. But I'm with you. Why did the Sox feel the need to give him that contract at the beginning of the year? Were they afraid he'd be a problem? Did they not want him to be upset after they gave Lackey that deal? It seems to me they would have increased the odds of getting a productive year out of him had they made him pitch for his next contract. A pissed-off Beckett could have been a good thing.
Hey Felger,Instead of the NBA cracking down on player outbursts, why don't they hire competent referees? The officiating in the NBA is the worst, most subjective, and don't forget crooked.ErikHyannis
Get back to me in the playoffs the first time Eddie Rush is assigned. Well have some fun.
If some of these young players for the Bruins step up and earn a roster spot, who are the veterans most likely to be cut or traded? I'm really just hoping this team plays with integrity. Yeah, right!! (Another stupid statement by that moron Tanguay.) Anything short of a top-three seed and a trip to the conference final would be a letdown.KenWhitman
Right now theres room for Jordan Caron. But when Savard comes back I'd be keeping an eye on Michael Ryder andor Blake Wheeler if they play like they did last year. Another decision will have to be made when Sturm gets back.
As for expectations, you are absolutely correct. Another second-round (or earlier) exit will be considered a failure.
Felger,After a world-wide embarrassment in the playoffs last year, and with the same owner and G.M., can you give me three reasons why fans should watch the Bruins this year and suffer the agony of an inept owner? They're going to ruin a good young rookie in order to put people in seats.PetePeabody
You can hate the owner if you like. Hes earned the right. But the three reasons Ill be watching the Bruins are: 1) Hockey is the greatest sport on the planet. 2) The Bruins should be pretty good. 3) Seguin and maybe even Caron.
Felger You DB! Did I hear that NESN isn't sending their play-by-play team to Europe to cover the Bruins opener because they didn't want to foot the bill? I simply refuse to believe this is the truth! A sports network that is able to produce such critically acclaimed shows as Sox Appeal and Pocket Money would never allow their standards to go this low. Honesty, to let one of the NHL's original franchises have their opening night play-by-play call done via remote is a monumental embarrassment. But more importantly, it's also an in-your-face reminder to Bruins fans of how much the NESN brain trust values your local hockey team as opposed to the Red Sox. The Sox went to Japan, and Don and Jerry were probably kimono deep in sashimi and Geishas as they called the games from the Tokyo Dome. The Bruins open their season in Prague and Jack and Brick get to dodge the cleaning crew in Watertown and salvage Bugaboo Creek leftovers from the NESN Daily taping. I'm sorry, but I can't fathom the fact that NESN is more than willing to pay to fly Charlie Moore across the country to gut sunfish with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Chuck Woolery but can't find the dough when it comes to the B's. Was the opportunity to inspect Zdeno Chara's bike collection in nearby Slovakia not enough of a draw for Linda Pizzuti? After dealing with years of spendthrift ownership, B's fans shouldn't have to deal with their network shortchanging them with its coverage. And speaking of equality in coverage, can we get Heidi Watney's wardrobe provider to start sending their wares Kathryn Tappen's way? Those Quaker's R Us outfits make the neutral zone trap seem erotic. MikeAttleboro
I'll make NESN a deal: They can take Dickerson and Tanguay to Prague and we get Watney and Tappen. Straight up.
Felger,Is there any chance of a live real time stream of your Sunday show on the web? The brain trust at CSNNE has decided to substitute Rangers preseason hockey for your show in the Hartford area. It makes no sense, and you can't contact programming to ask why. Please use your enormous influence to get your smiling face back on my TV.PaulFarmington, CT
I've heard the Cartel is big in Connecticut, and this just confirms it. Ill get on that.
To whom it may concern,I watched the 11:30-noon program on Boston Comcast SportsNet and was offended by the frequently used words, "suck" and "sucky." Its absolutely unnecessary and unprofessional language on a nationally broadcast sports commentary show! Who is censoring this show? What is the need for this kind of language? I believe you need to edit your commentators. While "suck" and "sucky" are common in our world, they are inappropriate on a news show.Please confirm to me that my comments have been forwarded to the appropriate RESPONSIBLE management.Nancy
How else do you expect me to describe the NBA, Nancy? But Ill do my best to clean it up going forward.
Felger,Why do people trash you? There is not a personality in Boston who comes close to the quality of the work you do EVERY DAY!I'm happy Tanguay is off radio. It must be painful to have to do TV with him. He is so very weak, not funny, tries to be a know-it-all . . . so very bad. CharliePutnam, CT
You're right on Tanguay, Charlie. He blows.
Better, Nancy?
Read Felger's Patriots game column next week on Tuesday. The report card will post on Wednesday. Email Felger HERE and read the mailbag on Thursday. Listen to Felger on the radio weekdays, 2-6 p.m., on 98.5 the Sports Hub.


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(1.) How does Juliet's threats to commit suicide influence the plot of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare?
1. They complicate the plot by motivating the Nurse to help the lovers be together in secret.
2.They present a sense of conflict by showing that Juliet is struggling with mental health issues.
3. They build suspense; the reader wonders how she will commit suicide.
4. They help relieve tension in the story by showing how the story will end.
(2.) In act 4, Juliet goes to Friar Lawrence seeking his help to avoid marriage to Paris. Why does Friar Lawrence recommend a dangerous course of action for Juliet?
1. Friar Lawrence is fearful that Juliet will commit a mortal sin by killing herself if he does not come up with a solution.
2. Friar Lawrence likes the feeling of being in control and is enjoying the power he holds in determining the lovers' fates.
3. Friar Lawrence believes that God has blessed the union of Romeo and Juliet, and the friar will do anything to uphold that bond.
4. Friar Lawrence understands that Lord Capulet will stop at nothing to make the marriage happen, and he believes this is the only solution.
(3.) How might a play and a poem approach the following theme differently: Sometimes you don't know the value of something until you've lost it?
1. The play would be more likely to have characters express their regret through dialogue; the poem might use an image to suggest the speaker's regret.
2. The play would be more likely to use an image to suggest the speaker's regret; the poem might have characters express their regret through dialogue.
3. The play might use figurative language to show that the speaker is experiencing grief; the poem would be more likely to do this through the use of rhythm.
4. The play might use rhythm to show that the speaker is experiencing grief; the poem would be more likely to do this through the use of figurative language.
(4.) Read the excerpt from John Donne's "Death Be Not Proud":
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
What type of figurative language is used in the excerpt?
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3. personification
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Thou'art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
How does the author use sensory details to impact the reader?
1. By presenting a visual of all the factors that have power over death, the speaker helps the reader see that death itself has very limited power.
2. By presenting an image that shows that death is frightening, the poem makes the speaker long for the security of religious faith.
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According to the London daily Elaph, Latifa performed at the "Timqyad and Al Kazif" festival before thousands of her Algerian fans. This was the first time for her Algerian fans to hear her famous songs "Narah," "Inshallah," and "Al Homah Al Arabi."
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Following is a sample job description or duties for a pizza delivery driver resume. You may use some or all of these statements in your resume or CV.
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• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle.
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• Make boxes and organize delivery section of company.
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text: SO YOU'RE comfortably making your bond payments at the end of every month and looking for a sensible way to invest your surplus capital. What is the next step in making your hard-earned money work best for you? Financial advisers will likely run you through a range of investment options with varying levels of risk and yield, some of which might have the potential to reap significant benefits down the line.Yet why look to diversify your investment portfolio when the best possible investment you could make is, in fact, in your existing bond? It is often tempting to invest an unforeseen windfall or additional monthly income into an investment class that might seem more exciting than a bond. But the amount you'll save by investing any excess capital into your bond will in the long term far outweigh the rate of return you could hope to achieve by investing elsewhere. What does this really mean?Paying off two loansWhen you take out a bond, you are essentially paying off two loans every month – the first to repay the capital amount, and the second to pay off the interest charged over the loan period. Assuming you've taken out a loan of R3m, with an average interest rate of 10%, your monthly payment will be approximately R29 000. You need to be aware that a massive R25 000 chunk of this will go towards paying off the interest, with only the remainder actually being used to repay your bond.This means that the total cost of the interest you pay back to the bank over a 20-year period will in fact equal, or even exceed, the original cost of your house. This is due to a phenomenon known as compound interest, a principle by which the interest that you are paying on your investment accrues interest of its own. Over the repayment period, you'll end up paying a total amount in the region of R6m. This sum can be reduced significantly by investing additional money into your bond.Interest reduction vs accrualWhile it may seem more appealing to watch an investment accrue interest, dividends or capital growth, you are essentially achieving the same end by paying off your existing interest. When taking into account the fact that your bond repayment is paid with post-tax income, you're looking at a real interest rate of anywhere up to 17% (factoring in your earnings prior to taxation) - a rate of return you'd be very unlikely to find in any other asset class.Simply put, by apportioning slightly more capital every month to help you to pay off your investment, you'll end up saving significantly more than you could hope to earn by investing additional cash elsewhere.For instance, by increasing your monthly bond repayments by just 10% on a R3m loan, you could end up paying off your 20-year bond in just 16 years, saving four years' worth of payments and interest in the process.To achieve the same rate of positive return via an investment in a JSE-traded company or a money market account on a guaranteed basis is simply not possible.Risk-free returnsThere isn't any other investment that can guarantee you this type of return over the course of 20 years. High-yield asset classes like stocks only tend to produce a 4-6% annual dividend, and even then there is significant risk associated with the investment.On the other hand, property is relatively risk-free, with prices tending to increase year-on-year in the region of 6%. In uncertain economic conditions, the financial prospects for a company can rapidly deteriorate, while the property market has proven able to withstand fluctuating market conditions relatively well. By negotiating a fixed interest rate with your bank, you will be able to ensure that your monthly amounts remain unchanged over the course of your repayment period, which will further reduce your financial risk. If your broker is able to guarantee you an equal rate of return for an alternative investment over a 20-year period, it's likely to be in the form of a pyramid scheme. Be sure to exercise caution and seek out a second opinion, should investment prospects seem to be too good to be true.Save now, spend laterNot only will the investment of additional capital into your bond help eradicate your debt more rapidly, but it will also leave you with a significantly larger savings pool to draw upon for further investment down the line.By paying off your bond faster you will be afforded a far stronger financial foothold, and be able to accrue real profit from a diversified investment portfolio at a later stage. Make your bond repayments your immediate investment priority, and you'll be sure to reap greater financial rewards in the long term. *Van Zyl Botha is a director at financial consulting firm FinFive. - Fin24* Do you have a pressing financial question? Post it on our Money Clinic section and we will get an expert to answer your query.*Follow Fin24 on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest. 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Carlsbad resident Jonathan Miller was recently named "Youth of the Year" by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. Miller has been a club member for ten years and has participated in many of the youth programs.
He received a $10,000 college scholarship and was honored at the club's Super Star Dinner Feb. 19 at the Bressi Ranch Clubhouse.
The club also honored Asia Henry as runner-up and granted her $1,500 for higher education purposes.
The scholarships were made possible through the generosity of Julie and Matt Harelson and Dawn and Keith Blackburn.
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Our Wednesday, Nov. 6 hour focused on a wide range of topics, but mostly, we just doubled down with authors and political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann as they discussed their new book, "Double Down: Game Change 2012." It's a big, brassy read that focuses on the inside story of the 2012 presidential election, and collects all the stories that didn't get aired in the run up to President Barack Obama's re-election victory against former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney.
The book also provides a helper filter through which to parse this Tuesday's elections around the country, and gives an eye toward the looming 2016 presidential race as it discusses newly-re-elected New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, now widely seen a frontrunner in the Republican nomination game for the next political go-round in three years.
Halperin saw the 2013 gubernatorial elections in Virginia in and New Jersey as an endorsement of the political center.
The more centrist candidates won, people who make a big point in talking about working across the aisle.
Governor Christie takes a victory, about 60 percent of the vote, very large percentage of the vote from groups that Republicans have not been doing well with and positions himself to be even more so one of the leading possible candidates for president in 2016.
As Christie hit up the big tallies in broad demographic categories, including women, African Americans and the young, Halperin saw much to look forward to in a potential Christie candidacy in 2016.
Clearly, over-performing what Mitt Romney did, what most Republicans have done in most parts of the country of late. And that alone, along with some of his rhetoric and his formidable political skills puts himself in the position, as I've said, to be considered a big potential candidate for 2016 on the presidential side of the Republicans.
In the shadow of Christie's victory, Halperin saw traces of what the 'white hot spotlight' of the presidential trail could mean for the hard-charging Republican governor. Once considered to be a top candidate for Gov. Romeny's Vice Presidential nod, Christie faded out of the spotlight in the summer of 2012.
Governor Romney had reservations about some of they things that his advisers turned up in the materials they got from Governor Christie and some of the public record. They were also a little concerned because Governor Christie was late in handing over some materials whereas the other people under consideration handed things over promptly. There were some red flags so Governor Romney took Governor Christie off the list.
But then one of his advisers, Stuart Stevens, who was kind of his chief political aide, said in the end of June, 'You know we need a street fighter, this campaign is not going well,' right around the Fourth of July holiday. 'We need somebody who can get in the media, be a street fighter and really take it to Barack Obama and that's Chris Christie' so Governor Romney told his advisers, 'You know what, we need to go back in and look at the record on Chris Christie.
And what they found was, as Governor Romney said, was mostly things that are part of the public record, and one of Governor Romney's aides made that point to him during this process and said, you know, this guy's been looked at in New Jersey, and Governor Romney said correctly, 'There's a big difference. No mater what state you run in, no matter how big a deal it is. If you run for president or you get put on the ticket the scrutiny is gonna be much, much higher and things are gonna look different and things are gonna come out that are different.
You think about Bill Clinton and White Water, you think about George Bush and his drunk driving arrest. There's just things that come out even if you run in a bigger, politically competitive state. So you had Governor Romney, then faced with the decision — could he go forward with Chris Christie?
It was not so much any one smoking gun of things they found or questions that were unanswered it was the totality of all the things and Governor Romney reached the decision, 'Well I'd don't want a distraction, I wanna pick a running mate who keeps the spotlight on me and doesn't create controversy,' that's why he didn't pick 'em, the day after he got the vetting report with all these red flags in it he said no Chris Christie and he moved on to Pual Ryan.
The implications moving forward are pretty clear. Because now the public knows some of the red flags involving his personal finances, his work as a lobbyist, about his medical background and history all these things are gonna be scrutinized now as they shoud lbe
And the questions are gonna be for Governor Christie, if he runs for president two-fold: How does he handle the investigation into his background and what are the underlying facts? And they were troubling enough for Governor Romney that he didn't want him on the ticket. That doesn't mean that any of these things are going to keep him from being elected president, but they certainly are red flags.
Heilmann detailed the so-called 'red flags' that prevented Christie from joining the Romney ticket.
Some of the stuff is in the public record. There's a long list of things, the cumulative weight of these things. For a period of time, Governor Christie was a lobbyist working on behalf of the Securities Industry Association of America when it was lobbying to keep financial fraud out of, exempted from New Jersey state consumer protection law. At the time that he was a lobbyist for that group, the group was headed by Bernie Madoff. For Governor Romney's vetters who looked at that, they said, 'This is a 30 second attack ad waiting to happen.'
There were also a series of things related to Governor Christie's brother who had a settlement with the SEC in a civil matter that he was not totally forthcoming with. And when the vetters asked Governor Christie for more details about that he did not provide them with what they thought of as adequate information. They asked him for more details about his health records, Governor Christie didn't provide what they thought of as adequate information about his health background, about his household help, and about his other lobbying clients.
Those were a series of things that not things in the public record but were things…that they had questions about, and when Governor Christie was not as forthcoming with as they expected him to be and as every one of the members of the short list for VP consideration were, their attitude was, Beth Myers , the woman who ran Governor Romney's vice presidential vetting team, her attitude was she told her team,
'If he's not answering questions, we should assume that the answers are bad.'
What will the revelations in "Double Down" really mean for Gov. Christie and the rest of the potential 2016 field? It's too soon to tell, but there's still plenty of time to parse through all the gossip and political intrigue before the next set of primary battles begin in January 2016.


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IRAAN Services for Gerald Young, 76, of Iraan will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist church in Iraan with the Revs. Mike Wright and Rick Parker officiating.
Burial will be in Restland Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Iraan.
He died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002.
He was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Big Flat, Ark., and had lived in Iraan since 1967. He married Dorothy Evelyn Gentry on Jan. 30, 1968, in Pecos. He was a member of the Seagraves I.O.O.F., Iraan Lions Club and Iraan Golf Club.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Eugene of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter, Lavita Reed of Denver City; his stepmother, Thelma Horton of Marshall, Ark.; and a half-brother, Jack of Tulsa, Okla.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Federal drug enforcement agents are seeking a search warrant in their investigation of a St. George doctor who they believe was writing bogus prescriptions for fictitious patients in order to sell the drugs illegally.
Dr. Simmon Lee Wilcox is being investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for the illegal distribution of controlled substances, including oxycodone, Lortab, Adderall, Xanax and testosterone, according to an application for a search warrant filed in U.S. District Court Wednesday.
Wilcox, who most recently practiced out of an office in St. George, is certified in family practice medicine, "but holds himself out as an expert in addiction, pain management, laser lipo, stem cell therapy and hormone therapy," court documents state.
The federal agents, who have been working with St. George police and the Utah Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing, were informed by a source in April 2012 that Wilcox was writing oxycodone prescriptions to several accomplices who then filled the prescriptions and sold the drugs on the street, according to the court documents. Another source said in May 2013 that Wilcox would write prescriptions for Roxicodone using their actual name as well as multiple aliases.
"Dr. Wilcox wrote prescriptions in full knowledge of the aliases and would write up to five prescriptions of Roxicodone at a time under (the source's) real name and under four to five aliases a month," the affidavit states.
The source gave investigators nine fake identification cards as well as a ledger showing that they had earned more than $50,000 from obtaining the prescriptions and selling the drugs illegally between 2010 through 2012, according to the warrant application. The source reported that they sold the Roxicodone pills in bulk at $10 a pill.
For about 18 months spanning 2011 and 2012, the source said they sold approximately 400 pills a month, court documents state. For a 14-month span between 2012 and 2013, the source said the pills were sold at a rate of 90 to 120 each month.
"(The source) stated that Dr. Wilcox knew he/she did not take the Roxicodone pills and that all of the pills obtained in both his/her real name and the aliases were being illegally distributed for monetary gain," the affidavit states.Comment on this story
The DEA also believes Wilcox created fictitious patient charts and is seeking to search two storage units in St. George and obtain his patient charts involving any patient who was prescribed oxycodone between January 2010 and March 2013. This will help them determine if Wilcox was prescribing the medication without a legitimate medical reason, creating charts for fictional patients and writing prescriptions for fictional persons, according to the application.
Wilcox apparently does not have a DEA registration in Utah and had surrendered his DEA registrations in Nevada and Pennsylvania earlier this month. He closed his St. George office after his lease expired in February, court documents state.
No criminal charges have been filed against Wilcox, according to a search of federal court filings.
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Andrey Moiseev became the first man for 52 years to win back-to-back gold medals in the men's Olympic modern pentathlon.
The Russian finished ahead of the Lithuanian duo of Edvinas Krungolcas and Andrejus Zadneprovskis, a double world champion and a silver medallist in Athens four years ago, having led into the concluding 3,000 metres run.
Moiseev's final total in the demanding one-day event saw him finish with 5,632 points with Krungolcas on 5,548 and Zadneprovskis 5,524.
China's Qian Zhenhua, second heading into the concluding 3,000 metres, faded in front of his home crowd and finished out of the medals in fourth after collapsing over the line.
Moiseev was 52 points ahead of Qian after the show-jumping, the fourth event of a competition also featuring target shooting, fencing, and swimming.
Under the system used to ensure the first home in the 3,000 metres is also the overall winner, that gave Moiseev a 13 second head start over Qian.
The 3,000m was, unusually, not held on a cross-country course but over an athletics track at the Olympic Sports Centre (OSC) Stadium where the runners were made to take several turns in what were effectively three laps of 1,000 metres each.
Michal Michalik's victory in the penultimate showjumping phase saw him go up to fifth place. But fellow Czech David Svoboda, who had been third, dropped down the field to 31st.
The showjumping saw five of the 36-man field fail to finish the 12 obstacle course, situated inside the confines of the OSC athletics track.
No-one managed a clear, with Michalik's 28 penalties in a time of 69.37 seconds the best effort.
There were numerous refusals, several falls and repeated instances of horses ploughing through a fence in a competition which, unlike other equestrian events, sees competitors on mounts they've never previously ridden.
There had been complaints in the build-up about the quality of horses being used in Beijing.
But the wet conditions underfoot did not help and experienced observers said some of the most dramatic falls were as much the result of bad riding as anything else.
The worst case saw John Zakrzewski flipped over, dragged along when his foot still in the stirrups and stamped on by his mount to leave the Frenchman with a bloodied face.
Svoboda had earlier scored 191 out of a maximum 200 in the 10-metre pistol shooting, surpassing the previous Olympic best of 186 shared by the Belarus duo of Pavel Dougal (Sydney 2000) and Dmitry Meliakh (Athens 2004).
But no man who has won the shooting has gone on to take the modern pentathlon gold medal.
In the epee fencing both Moiseev and Qian won 26 of their 35 bouts.
Egypt's Amro el Geziry set a new Olympic modern pentathlon 200 metres swimming record of one minute 55.86 seconds, breaking Moiseev's mark in Athens four years ago of 1:58:88.
But he gave away a massive 716 points in the showjumping, where all riders start with 1200 points but then suffer deductions for having fences down, refusals and a failure to complete the course in the allotted 75 seconds.
Lars Hall of Sweden in 1952 and 1956, the first non military winner of the title, was the last man to win back-to-back Olympic modern pentathlons.


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Okay, since Barbosa hasn't shown an ability to create for others, and since he's only capable of defending point guards because of his size, which shooting guard fits best with him?
Do you think that Marco Belinelli will be able to get playing time because of his superior passing, or are Demar and Sonny able to take on a play-making role?
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Market at the Square Returns Saturday in Urbana
Last year's drought and the later than normal snowfall this season shouldn't have a huge impact on Urbana's Market at the Square, which kicks off on Saturday.
Market Director Natalie Kenny Marquez said she is expecting about 30 growers to show up with fresh produce, in addition to other vendors selling pre-produced food and art work.
But Marquez said because of setbacks from the weather, some farmers might not have all of their produce available for a few more weeks.
"We will have all of our growers there, but they might not have all the items that folks might be used to seeing at the start of the market in previous seasons," Marquez said. "They'll be there. They'll just be a few weeks late in getting them to the market."
Marquez said this year's Market will be a little bit different with the addition of a new online tool that lets people search for vendors and what they're selling.
The Market at the Square goes from 7am until noon on Saturday on the corner of Illinois & Vine Streets in downtown Urbana.


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The United States has failed to implement nine of the 9/11 Commission's recommendations to keep the nation safe from terror, the former co-chairs of the panel said Wednesday in a new report.
The commission's former co-chairs, Tom Kean and Lee Hamilton, will issue a report today detailing what the U.S. has — and hasn't — done in the decade since the Sept. 11 attacks, according to the Wall Street Journal. Of the 41 recommendations from the commission, the report says that nine have not been fully put in place.
The government has failed to put into action a border screening process using biometric technology that checks individuals as they leave the U.S. and has yet to establish a standardized form of identification, the report says. In addition, terrorist detention guidelines remain unclear and the government has yet to create a proposed civil-liberties board.
These counter-terrorism actions need to be immediately enacted, the report says, since the "the threat from al Qaeda, related terrorist groups, and individual adherents to violent Islamist extremism persists."
According to the report, the U.S. is at risk of terrorists recruiting U.S. citizens and residents, and could be targeted with major cyber attacks. Defending against cyber attacks on the country's infrastructure "must be an urgent priority," according to the report.
The WSJ wrote that the former co-chairs say some of the successful moves in the past decade include better airport screening and intelligence-sharing operations.


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WINNIPEG - Greg Carr had five catches for 87 yards against the Tiger-Cats on Friday night in his first full game of the season, but head coach Paul LaPolice wasnt ready to hand out a grade of A-plus.
He struggled on some things and made some nice plays, but theres some things hes gotta really improve on, too, LaPolice said. But it was his first (full) game playing.
LaPolice said the 6-foot-6 pass catcher out of Florida State needs to work on his waggle, which is running up to the line of scrimmage just before the ball is snapped, and when to release on defenders.
We had a corner route that him and Buck (Pierce) werent on the same page. He has to have the right angle, LaPolice said. It wouldve put him in a position to catch the ball in the end zone if he was on the right angle.
It didnt sound like its a guarantee Carr will be in the lineup for the Labour Day Classic. He replaced Terence Jeffers-Harris on Friday.
Well continue to see what our best matchup is, LaPolice said. Well keep evaluating.
CHALLENGE CONFUSION: LaPolice decided to take a 10-yard delay of game penalty instead of losing a challenge when he threw a flag on a play that couldnt be reviewed Friday night.
LaPolice tossed his yellow hanky after Chris Williams went out of bounds and then came back on the field to catch a touchdown pass.
What LaPolice either forgot or didnt know he hasnt said is that you cant challenge whether a penalty should have been called, which is what touching the ball first after going out of bounds is.
A new rule this year allows receivers to touch the ball first after going out of boards if they were pushed out. Bombers cornerback Jovon Johnson, who was unaware of the new rule, admitted giving Williams a shove.
NEW HOG: The Bombers plan to add Justin Sorensen to their practice roster to replace Chris Kowalczuk, who was put on the nine-game injured list last week with an ankle injury.
Sorensen, 25, was a first-round draft pick, fifth overall, of the B.C. Lions in 2008. The 6-foot-7, 316-pound native of Parksville, B.C., spent the last two seasons with the Leos but couldnt snag a starting role.
The Lions released him in June without letting him play in either pre-season game.
Its not his heart, its not his toughness, Lions head coach Wally Buono told Vancouver reporters on June 26. We just felt there was a deficiency in his ability to move his feet.
LATE HITS: LaPolice isnt sure if linebacker Marcellus Bowman (turf toe) or defensive tackle Dorian Smith (ankle) will be ready to face the Roughriders The Bombers have Sunday off and will then play in their annual fundraising golf tournament on Monday Former Bomber Perry Floyd had six kickoff returns for 119 yards and six punt returns for 42 yards in his Montreal Alouettes debut on Saturday.


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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Using Light Therapy
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Light therapy is treatment with a special type of light that is much brighter than a lamp or other light fixture in your home. The most common form of this therapy is done with a light box that contains fluorescent lights (not full-spectrum or ultraviolet light). The intensity of light usually ranges between 2,500 and 10,000 lux (10,000 lux is about 20 times as bright as normal indoor lighting).
To use light therapy, you sit at a prescribed distance from the light box. The amount of exposure you need depends on the intensity of light you use. It could range from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Most lights used in light therapy can be found on the Internet. Look for lights made specifically to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Beware of manufacturers that market inexpensive light therapy devices that have not been researched for effectiveness or documented for safety.
Light boxes are the most common type of light therapy, but dawn simulation is also used. With dawn simulation, a low-intensity light gradually comes on while you're sleeping, about 2 hours before you usually wake up.
If you have any eye problems, talk with your ophthalmologist before you start light therapy. Also, make sure your doctor knows all of the medicines you are taking.
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The amount of time I need to sit in front of a light box depends on how strong a light I use.
Most people who have seasonal affective disorder become depressed in the fall and winter, when days are shorter and sunlight is limited. Researchers are still studying the exact cause of SAD, but some believe lack of light may be the key. Seasonal changes in light may upset the body's 24-hour biological clock, which controls sleep-wake cycles and other circadian rhythms. Lack of light may also cause problems with serotonin, a brain chemical that affects mood. Light therapy helps to reset your biological clock.
Light therapy, which has few side effects, is also an alternative to taking medicines to treat depression. It can also be used with medicines and counseling.
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Professional counseling, medicine, or a combination of the two may still be needed even if I have light therapy.
Place the light box on a desk or table, and sit in front of it at the specified distance. You can do this while you read, eat breakfast, or work at a computer. The light should reach your eyes, but don't stare at the light box.
Light therapy is usually prescribed for 30 minutes to 2 hours a day, depending on the intensity of the light used and on whether you are starting out or have been using it for a while.
Most light therapy is prescribed at 10,000 lux to be used in the early morning. Studies vary as to whether light therapy at other times of the day is less effective. But some people with SAD (perhaps those who wake up normally in the early morning) should do their light therapy for 1 to 2 hours in the evening, ending 1 hour before bedtime. Your doctor can help you decide which light exposure schedule will work best for you.
Light therapy is usually started in the fall and continued through spring.
When you begin light therapy, your first response will show you whether you need to adjust the intensity or duration. Many people respond to light therapy within 3 to 5 days. If you don't respond to treatment within the first week, you may notice improvement in the second week.
The most common side effects of light therapy include headache, eye strain, and nausea. You may be tired during the first week because of changes in your sleep-wake patterns, but this will usually go away after about a week.
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I should receive 10,000 lux of light therapy each morning for about 30 minutes to 2 hours every day.
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No trip to San Francisco is complete without a visit to "The Rock" the legendry island prison of Alcatraz. Located 1.5 miles offshore, the prison was in use from 1868 as a military prison, before becoming a federal prison in 1933 until 1963. Famous inmates include Al Capone, the famous "Birdman" Robert Stroud, and George "Machine Gun" Kelly. It is claimed that no one ever escaped alive, though many tried, including Clint Eastwood!!
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serp2000 (46526) 2014-03-23 2:29
Hi, Brian,
I don't remember this point of view to Alcatraz, but anyway I like this panoramic composition, fine details of the prison.
Thanks for the note,
Best wishes,
Romano46 (18472) 2014-03-23 2:43
Ciao Brian
qualche tempo fa avevo avuto modo di vedere un'altra foto dell'isola però ripresa in una giornata di brutto tempo e con un effetto piuttosto drammatica.
Quesya tua foto, al di là della brutta fama dovuta all'uso che se ne è fatto in precedenza, la riabilità per l'azzurro del mare che la circonda trasformandola in qualcosa di simile ad un'isola mediterranea.
Belli i colori e la luce che la illumina.
Ciao e buona domenica
carlo62 (61298) 2014-03-23 3:04
Ciao Brian
anche il cielo sembra riprodurre l'atmosfera di questo famoso carcere, ricordata attraverso film e letteratura.
Un bello scatto, con il battello che si insinua nella scena catturando lo sguardo dell'osservatore.
Buona giornata
Nicou (159862) 2014-03-23 3:15
quel panorama superbe quelle belle île avec le bruissement sur l'eau ce bleu profond sueprbe et cette fortification avec la tour mervielleux.
Bravo et amitié
snunney (113572) 2014-03-23 3:19
Hello Brian,
A fine point of view on this world re-known prison, presumably captured from a passing boat. I like the lighting and the contrasting warm and cool tones.
HimalAnda (10671) 2014-03-23 3:27
Hello Brian,
Nice point of view of this famous jail.
The panoramic format is a very good choice.
shreya2000 (2809) 2014-03-23 4:15
Dear Brian,
Blue everywhere. I like the steamer on the water surface. Water Tank and lighthouse is also looking good. the pic is good.
No_One (4) 2014-03-23 4:56
Hi Brian,
I think in recent times, movies have kind of softened this place. While it has a dark and violent history, it almost has the feel to me of a Hollywood studios film set. I an more easily picture Sean Connery here now than violent mafiosos! This is a beautiful shot of the icon, the cloud do bring a slightly more menacing feel, which is great contrast to the Brit armpit falling on the building. Very nicely done, a great icon shot.
yquem46 (38752) 2014-03-23 6:05
Hi brian
then my trips were not complete and I'll have to return ! Good news !!
A good classic shot here well composed and a nice threatening gray sky
have a nice sunday, best regards
A classic of SF photography, Brian, but beautifully captured in sunlight with clouds and fog looming from behind. The ferry is another perfect addition, and your perspective, showing the island in full and spread out like this, is perfect. Thanks!
dip (23892) 2014-03-23 7:28
Hello Brian,
a well known island from cinema,very well presented through your beautiful photo,
very good clarity and framing,the combination of warm and cold tones seems fantastic,
well done!
rychem (49167) 2014-03-23 9:40
I have never seen such a good photo of this prison, the island looks idyllically and in the photo we can' t see the grim history of this prison, splendid photo
Giustiniani (3632) 2014-03-23 14:52
Bonsoir Brian,
une belle lumière sur Alcatraz! Superbe capture de cette légendaire prison.
jjcordier (79297) 2014-03-24 0:55
L'île n'est pas véritablement paradisiaque mais la photo est très réussie; Tu as réussi à "emprisonner" une belle lumière!
macjake (77703) 2014-03-24 14:33
Hi Brian
so many great memories from Alcatraz.
This was one of those places that even though its SO touristy, its a MUST to see in person.
and it doesn't disappoint either - a rare combination for such touristy subjects.
wicked hdr type of photo here, the buildings on the rock are super sharp and well defined. love the water tower on the left too.
Did you know that Lobster used to be a type of seafood that was considered to be the dirt of the ocean? We all know NOW how lobster is so expensive and considered to be a delicacy.
But back in the day, Lobster was actually fed to the Inmates at Alcatraz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
simply because it was considered the most least desired food from the ocean!!!!!
Oh how times have changed.
The inmates didn't know how GOOD they had it!
jcpix (14024) 2014-03-24 19:06
What it be, B?
The first line of your note says it all...like a jelly sandwich without peanut butter, you can't have San Francisco without Alcatraz!
I've taken this exact same shot, but mine turned out nowhere near this good...can I just claim your picture as mine and show it off to family and friends? :) I don't know how you do it, but you and Noel sure seem to capture some of the best skies.
The darker clouds hovering over the prison fit the mood of this place perfectly, but you also have the sunlight from the other side which alters the association. Love this "push & pull" effect. Now, what do you say, up for a swim out to the "resort?" lol Hope to see many more of your SF pics ...keep 'em comin' big guy. Enjoy the new day. All the best.
Cheers from the Left Coast...well, almost.
emka (114737) 2014-03-24 23:52
Hi Brian, Splendid view of the famous prison. have you visited it? I have heard it is quite interesting. Superb composition, with stunning colours and sharpness.
Rgds M
subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2014-03-26 0:43
hello Brian,
this is called isolation. This prison is positioned nicely on the island, surrounded with nature... but I am sure those people who were compelled to live inside it couldn't enjoy it as such how we enjoyed it here. Great composition with fine sharpness. Perfect light and very good natural colours. Excellent catch. Tfs.
Kamilutka (8107) 2014-03-26 3:29
Hi Brian,
quite daunting view of this famous prison, but I would love to see it in person. Just imagine the sense of isolation there.
Great quality picture with pretty colors despite the subject:-) Nice light management!
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day
ChrisJ (126607) 2014-03-27 14:38
Hi, Brian
Well composed with the horizon line well positioned on the 1/3 axis. I saw Alcatraz from the Golden Gate Bridge. Good sharpness and the dark ominous skies enhance the mood. Must rewatch the old movie Birdman of Alcatraz one of these days. Tfs!
mkamionka (42449) 2014-03-28 6:10
Hi Brian,
I have been to SF twice but every time I just ended up having a boat trip around Alcatraz never really landing on it. I guess third time is a charm :)
This is a real master piece. I like very much the processing which resulted in amazing sharpness and a three dimensional feeling. The colors are so vivid and yet they really feel all natural. Interesting effect with the one side being under the blue sky and another covered with fog. The final effect is spectacular.
Have a great weekend,
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Getting excited about the newest web tools and techniques is something every front end developer can relate to and after attending An Event Apart, Boston, we could hardly wait to turn up the volume on some of our development practices, in this instance, preprocessing our CSS. There are multiple ways to preprocess CSS or Cascading Style Sheets but two most popular are SASS & LESS.
For those still unsure what SASS is exactly:
"Sass is an extension of CSS3, adding nested rules, variables, mixins, selector inheritance, and more. It's translated to well-formatted, standard CSS using the command line tool or a web-framework plugin."
- SASS website (http://sass-lang.com/)
So what's it good for?
Because this project did not require Ruby on Rails, our SASS development process is a little more creative, though still very manageable. Here at OHO, we are using a combination of Expandrive to mount the server and CodeKit as our local SASS processor/compiler. This solution has worked with great results as we have the best of both worlds: the ability to develop on live servers without the need for Ruby and a set of standard style sheets we can review should we need to take a closer look at the compiled results.
One of the biggest benefits from this approach we've found is the the ability to create variables. These variables can be as simple as setting all your brand colors prior to starting a new project as shown in the following example, or as complex as creating variables for specific RWD media queries. So, the following lines show an example of preset color and border variables that we are using in a current project:
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Using variables simplifies the need to continually add a specific hexadecimal value to each element every time you need it. Not only does it make this process somewhat modular, but it removes the risk of user error. Additionally, because this color value is now available as a variable in one set location, global updates to your colors or other features becomes one line or code, rather than spending time finding and replacing values in the stylesheet. Instead of changing every instance of your color, a change to a single variable will be reflected across the entire stylesheet.
Variables are great, no doubt about it, but the most valuable feature above all others has been the use of SASS Mixins.
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For an example of how mixins are streamlining our development process, look no further than vendor specific prefixes. Rather than remember each vendor prefix for a gradient, for example - and there are about a half dozen - we can list all declarations for our gradient values in a single Mixin. These gradients come in a variety of colors and are used on different element types. This time consuming task has been achieved over the years by using a combination of sprites and repeating background images. But now with SASS & CSS3 we're able to create reusable blocks of code that can be shared across the entire development team, and wrapped neatly into a single Mixin that can be added to most elements properties.
So this:
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background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%,rgba(113,113,113,1)), color-stop(100%,rgba(0,0,0,1))); background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, rgba(113,113,113,1) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%); background: -o-linear-gradient(top, rgba(113,113,113,1) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
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Using CSS variables and mixins is a great way to speed up development time and to share reusable snippets of code across your development teams. Another example of how adding SASS to your development workflow will save time can be found when developing with a repository like GIT or Subversion. Because SASS and SCSS files are preprocessed multiple files can be included within one another and the compiled output will still be a single file. One instance would be to share a SASS file dedicated entirely to mixins that can be shared among all the developers on a large scale project. That way all colors, fonts, gradients, resets, etc. are uniform for all the developers who have included that file in their own stylesheet. Sound complicated?
Here's the code we use to include all of our compiled mixins between developers:
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These tips didn't take long to discover and we've only recently rolled out SASS so we look forward to taking advantage of its many features in future projects. That said, we encourage you learn more about LESS or SASS and decide for yourself. Nesting in particular is an interesting feature in-and-of itself as browsers like Google's Chrome have started to support some of this basic functionality. Will this be the future of CSS, and if so, how modular can each piece of markup become? Only time will tell.
Until next time, happy coding.
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