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Mercury Computer Systems has announced new software tools for multicore application development -- the MultiCore Plus (MCP) Pro Edition software environment, and the MultiCore MathPack library bundle.
The MCP Pro Edition features a scalable, modular architecture that supports a range of commercial and multicore and multicomputer systems to meet a variety of size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements, from the single-board computer, to embedded standalone multicomputers, to network-centric multicomputer clusters. The MCP Pro Edition includes the Eclipse-based IDE environment, a target-extended operating system, the Interprocessor Communication System (ICS), and the MultiCore MathPack package. The extended operating system includes a board support package, enhanced diagnostics, and the choice of either Linux or Wind River VxWorks software platforms. With the Eclipse-based Open Development Suite (ODS), application developers can configure, test, debug, and profile from one integrated environment.
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Messe solennelle (Ste Cécile) for Soloists (STB), Choir (SATB), Orchestra and Organ
Sacred works occupy a large part of Charles Gounod's oeuvre. It was the Messe solennelle en l'honneur de Sainte Cécile that established his fame as a church composer. Its melodic invention and effective handling of the orchestra reveal a close proximity to opera.
This Urtext edition is based not only on the original print of 1856 but also on copyists' manuscripts and autograph sources. Rounding off this well-researched Urtext edition are an informative Introduction and a detailed Critical Commentary. The edition is being published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Gounod's birth.
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Söldner-X OSTs now on the PS Store
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For the first time, all nine tracks from 'The Last Chapter' expansion pack, bundled together with 30 tracks from the main game, are now available as Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Soundtrack at a low price of just US$4.99 in North America and €4.99/£3.99 in Europe.
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Manufacturing Industry
Electronics Field - The success of this industry is driven by technological innovations. One out of five jobs are in professional specialty areas, such as engineering and computer science. There is a revolution taking place in computers, semiconductors and telecommunications. Global demand is creating competition and great demand in this arena.
Industry description
This field produces computer, televisions sets and audio equipment, with a large range of commercial and military products. These include computers and peripheral equipment, calculating and accounting machines, automated teller machines, telephone switching equipment, cellular phones radar and sonar, missile guidance systems and electronic warfare. The manufacture of semiconductors and micro-chips is the heart of most equipment.
Needs and initiatives
The rapid pace of this industry requires a high proportion of engineering and technical workers. With the need for highly technical semiconductors, there is an increasing demand for highly skilled workers. Research and development is vital to this industry. The first firm to market a new product, is usually the one with more profits. In fact, manufacturers cluster together, as electronic products contain many parts, purchased by other manufacturers. This in turn creates various centers of the electronics industry, such as "Silicon Valley," in areas such as Texas, Massachusetts and Oregon. Many products are both produced in the United States and abroad. The highly sophisticated semiconductors and computers are being designed in the United States, but there is great foreign competition.
Workers in this industry usually work in clean
and noise-free environments. The computer chips are manufactured in
"clean rooms" where there is not even a speck of dust on a computer
chip. Most workers are employed for 40-hours, but pressure to develop
new products may result in overtime for research and development
Electronics' Occupational Outlook
Greatest segment needs
The greatest needs in this industry are in research and development. Research, mathematical and physical scientists, electrical and computer engineers and technicians are vital to improve products. Engineering technicians then work closely with scientists and engineers to develop new products, install them and repair them. Production workers assemble and connect various electronic parts to circuit boards. Precision inspectors, testers and graders test products to ensure effectiveness.
Entry level into the careers with the most demand in this industry require a bachelors degree in engineering or computer science. At the technician level there is a need for an aptitude in math and science. Even precision assembly requires formal technical training to keep up with the changing technology. Advancement opportunities are possible into supervisory, production or inspection operations.
Earnings in this industry are fairly high. Engineers earn $28.42 to $32.24 per hour. Electrical and electronic technicians earn $15.88 to $18.44 per hour. First line supervisors earn about $15.80 to $16.58 per hour. Assemblers can earn a range of $8.24 to $11.24. Inspectors of products earn approximately $10.31 - $11.73.
Employment Outlook
Many of the jobs are in small companies. There
are great opportunities for workers in research and development.
Employment need is expected to grow about 9% between 1998 - 2008. Demand
for computers is expected to remain strong. Employment in electronic
components is expected to grow faster then average, while the demand for
audio and video equipment employment is being replaced by automation.
Much of the labor-intensive jobs are being moved to low-wage countries
for production. The most outstanding needs are for semiconductors and
cellular phones. This requires highly skilled personnel due to the
increasing sophistication of manufacturing. The growth of digital
technology, artificial intelligence and multimedia applications will
continue to create new opportunities.
Food Processing - This industry employs some 1.7 million people. Most of the jobs are with employers hiring over 100 workers. The work is concentrated in Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina and Texas for meat packing. Wisconsin is known for cheese. California accounts for most of the fruit and vegetables, while Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York provide bakery products. One quarter of workers belong to unions.
Food Processing
Industry description
The food processing industry links farming and agricultural products to the consumer, by processing raw fruit, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. One third of the industry is in meat processing and then 26% in bakery goods and preserved fruits and vegetables. Sugar and confectionery products are the smallest sector.
Needs and initiatives
Fierce competition has made food processing plants invest in technology to be more productive. Automation will have a profound effect on this industry's success combination of shifting patterns of eating to "ready-to-eat" dinners and growing exports will challenge this industry over the next decade.
Work in this industry is very physically demanding. Lifting of heavy objects, cutting, slicing, grinding and other dangerous activities. Injuries in this industry, especially in meat packing are double the usual average for injuries. Plants have reduced occupational hazards by re-designing equipment, increasing job rotation and allowing for more breaks and training. The work conditions are noisy and there is limited opportunity for interaction. The work in this field is not guaranteed to be steady.
Greatest segment needs
There are many food processing jobs in cannery working, hand decorating, food batch makers, dairy processing, blending, crushing, grinding and extruding machine operators. Then there are cooking, drying and baking machine operators. Many workers are needed for machinery repair, blue-collar supervisors, graders, inspectors and quality control technicians. To market the goods requires transportation employees. This industry also employs a number of managers and professional people, such as industrial and mechanical engineers, chemists, computer programmers and systems analysts, food technicians and technologists and then the sales force to market the products.
Most jobs in processing require little education beyond high school. Specialized training though is provided in safety. Some workers need to be certified in food safety to work in the plants. Advancement comes with greater responsibility. Management requires a degree in personnel management, accounting, marketing and sales. Specialized master's and doctoral degrees are needed in chemistry, engineering and food science.
Production workers average $9.66 in meat packing to $16.11 in beverage production, with the average at $11.80 per hour. Truck drivers are earning about $12.81 per hours, machinery mechanics $13.89 and supervisors at $15.49.
Employment Outlook
Employment is expected to grow more slowly then
the 15% projected for the next decade. The more rapidly growing areas
are in meat, poultry and fish. Automation of plants has cut down on
machine operators and computers are replacing middle managers. There is
quite the need though for workers with technical skills.
Printing and Publishing Field - About 22% of the jobs in this sector are managerial and professional. The largest part of this industry are newspapers, catalogs and advertisements. Most jobs are with small employers of under ten workers. There are about 125,000 self-employed workers ranking it amongst the largest of employers.
Printing and Publishing
Industry description
The printing industry produces products of a printed nature in the form of books, newspaper, magazines, postcards, pamphlets, advertisements, business forms, checks and maps.
Needs and initiatives
Many of the printing processes done by hand are now becoming automated. There are three stages of printing which include prepress, press and post-press which includes the binding and trimming of printed pages. The most changes are occurring in the prepress stage where cutting and pasting has been replaced with computer desktop publications. Nearly all pre-press work will be computerized in the next decade. All workers will be expected to have training in electronics, computers and mathematics. Many segments of this industry are producing publications electronically on the Internet, C-D ROM and audio and video tapes. The market for design on the Internet is growing rapidly.
The average worker in this industry works about 38.3 hours. Most work an 8 hour day. Overtime is required to meet many publication deadlines. Many employees work nights, weekends and holidays. Some work environments, such as press operation are noisy. Typesetters work in quiet atmospheres, but much of the work is extremely detail oriented.
Printing and Publishing Occupational Outlook
Greatest segment needs
There is a variety of jobs available from production to sales. Many of the jobs that are in demand include, pre-press printing, precision compositors, job printers, desktop publishing, camera operators, lithographic dot etchers, photoengravers, print press operators and book binders. Film strippers and typesetters, platemakers and paste-up workers are being replaced by desktop publishing and electronic printing methods. In addition to the production jobs there are needs for administrative support staff, marketing and sales workers and professional specialty occupations. Customer service representatives are becoming more important to act as a liaison between clients and production workers. There are also needs for news analysts, reporters and correspondents to gather information and prepare stories.
Training in this industry can begin with a high school diploma, but there is a greater need for proficiency in mathematics, verbal and written information. Management trainees need a college education , as well as graphic artists who need junior college or 4-year college degrees. Bachelor's degrees are needed for journalism and communication. In any jobs a working knowledge of computers is vital. The technological innovations in this decade will continue to demand new work procedures and retraining.
Salaries vary with the amount of technical training and the level of education obtained. Bindery workers average about $9.69, with reporters and correspondents at $12.94, print press operators at $12.56, sales agents and advertising working for $13.24. Offset lithographic press setters at $14.55, writers making $17.38 per hour and general managers topping the scales at $30.29 per hour.
Employment Outlook
Employment needs are expected to decline for the
next decade, due to atomization of many of the production processes.
There is also competition for non-print media via the Internet. There is
strong advertising competition in this industry as the Internet
continues to expand. There is a slight increase in periodical
literature, such as professional, scientific and technical journals.
Aerospace - Aerospace manufacturing provides over 615,000 wage and salary jobs in 1998, which is done in over 1,800 establishments. Over seventy percent of the jobs are in aircraft parts, guided missiles and spacecraft. The largest numbers of aerospace jobs are in California, Washington, Texas, Connecticut, Kansas, Florida and Arizona. The Federal government is the largest consumer of the aerospace industry with defense contracts.
Industry description
This industry is comprised of companies producing civil and military aircraft, guided missiles, space vehicles, aircraft engines and propulsion units. This industry remains a dominant part of the international market with highly trained staff and significant research. The industry is in the leading edge of technology and constantly striving for new products. One example is the research into military aircraft which has been applied to commercial applications. In addition, the aircraft space vehicles have applications not only for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) but telecommunication companies, network and news organizations use this technology.
Needs and initiatives
This industry is undergoing significant changes to keep up with the need to cut costs and improve manufacturing time. One of the ways this is being done is to reduce subcontracting and create development teams with customers, engineers and production workers.
The manufacturing conditions in this industry vary, and older facilities are being phased out. Generally they are well lit and modern. Engineers, scientists and technicians usually work in office settings and laboratories.
Aerospace Occupational Outlook
Greatest segment needs
This industry largely needs skilled production workers, professional specialty and technicians to manage design processes, factory operations and to coordinate the hundreds of thousands of parts for the assembly of the aircraft. There is a very strong demand for computer scientists, engineers and systems analysts. There is also a need for managerial and administrative support occupations. Aerospace, mechanical, electrical and computer engineers are an intregal member of research, design, test and production process. Many mangers in industrial production have engineering degrees and supervise engineering, computer and technical activities which are vital to the central function of aerospace products. There is a need for financial managers, purchasing agents, cost estimators and accountant.
Because so much of this industry depends upon research and development a bachelor's, master's or even Ph.D. degree is needed in specialized fields such as engineering. For production, vocational trained workers are needed in machining, sheet metal, tool and die work and inspectors to test the quality control of products.
The industry in general pays wages above the average norm. However, this is due to the need for highly trained workers and the high cost of aerospace products. Aeronautical engineers earn approximately $35.00 per hour, with mechanical engineers at $25.00 an hour. Supervisors make a little more then assemblers at $20.70 per hour, while the assemblers earn about $19.65 an hour. Mechanical technicians make about $18.52 and inspectors earn $17.03, while machinists make $15.48 an hour.
Employment Outlook
This industry is expected to grow by 22 percent from 1998 - 2008, compared to 15 percent for the overall economy. Employment in aircraft production is expected to be the largest, while missiles and space vehicles are only expected to increase by 3 percent. The defense industry has experienced declines since the 1980's, but the civilian aircraft has good opportunities. Aircraft are aging and domestic fuel emissions and noise standards require modification and replacement. In addition the Internet, direct broadcasting and wireless communication services such as cellular phones and pagers increase the need for telecommunication equipment.
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Hubble Heritage Project's First Anniversary
To mark the first anniversary of the Hubble Heritage Project, we present four Hubble telescope images of nebulae surrounding stars in our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Two of these visible-light pictures show interstellar gas and dust around young stars at the beginning of their lives, and two more show gas ejected from old stars that are nearing the end of theirs. Remarkably, in spite of the completely different evolutionary stages, the nebulae have more striking features in common, including evidence of diametrically opposed gas ejections from both the young and old stars.
Hubble Heritage Project's First Anniversary
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MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Planning Commission will be circulating two new surveys to better discern, and help solve, the obstacles that young families are finding as they look for housing in the community.
At issue are two, seven-question surveys drafted by the commission's housing subcommittee. One of the surveys will be distributed to people who have purchased homes in Middlebury within the past year and a half, according to Town Planner Eric Blair.


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Heather Farrar, of Draper, Utah, proudly shows the elk she harvested north of Monticello in September. Farrer secured the Governor's tag for elk, which allows her to hunt anywhere in the state. In prior years, the Governors tag has been auctioned for nearly $200,000. The hunt was guided by Mossback Guides and Outfitters.
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basically the gist of this thread is just where people pose questions, this or that, the next person answers the question then posts another question.
EG: person one: Big Ben or Rasheed?
person two: Rasheed. baseball or football?
person three: football. picasso or monet?
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Dunleavy or Pietrus
This or that thread
Here you can chat about anything that's not Warriors related.
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raiders. well executed communism or well executed direct democracy?
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Does any of those exists?. Well executed democracy.
Magic or Bird?
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how would you want to die: drawn out or suddenly? (cheerful one)
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I'm voting in this election with the following goals?
You got it wrong, Bob. The point is to answer the first question and than make your own, but that question has to be a "this or that" question. Just to pick an option, not answering in a general way.
Democrat. Mac or PC (not which one you own, which one you prefer)


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Read the orginal story in the Portland Tribune.
Portland State University, long known for working on urban issues in Portland, is now helping other cities.
PSU's Urban Sustainability Accelerator will work with local governments in eight communities around the country in a year-long effort to help them implement sustainability projects.
The program will bring teams from participating cities to Portland in July for a three-day technical workshop, where they will meet with experts in sustainable urban development, green building and transportation.
The communities are: Waco and El Paso, Texas; Wichita, Kan.; Portland, Maine; Louisville, Ky.; and Sacramento, Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova, Calif.
The director of the PSU program is Robert Liberty, former Metro councilor and 1000 Friends of Oregon leader.
For more information: www.pdx.edu/sustainability-accelerator.


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Challenge of Excellence Strengthens Wabashby Tom Runge • February 9, 2012 Share:
Professor of Political Science Melissa Butler H'85 and President Pat White shared the numerous impacts the Challenge of Excellence is already having on Wabash College with alumni and parents in Ft. Myers, Florida at the Lexington Country Club.
Professor Butler gave a very personal account of the impact she has seen as a result of faculty development funds and compared that to her own transition as a young faculty member. Faculty development funds allowed her to gain experiences all around Europe. Butler's replacement, Lexie Hoerl, has had a similar experience using faculty development opportunities. A stronger faculty makes for a stronger Wabash.
Butler also explained the need to continue to raise funds for scholarships. She further explained that immersion and study abroad opportunities for students mirror the faculty development opportunities.
President White recapped a great year thus far at Wabash, from a large freshman class to the numerous achievements of our student-athletes. He shared several stories of our students - noting they take their education and personal development seriously.
The President explained that the economic downturn in 2008 caused the college to reevaluate everything but Wabash managed to immerge stronger than ever and more efficient.
Many thanks to Professor Butler for hosting the event. For a few more photos, click here.
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Gopher Hockey is also in town this weekend, playing Friday night at Mariucci Arena against in state rival Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks (that has got to be the longest college name ever) and then the Gophers hockey team partakes in the WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase event at the Xcel Energy Center on Saturday night. I may try to make it over to St Paul Saturday. Anyway, keep the Gopher gear handy, you will need it this weekend!
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The Ravens are concerned about starting cornerback Lardarius Webb's left knee injury and fear that he has a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
A magnetic resonance imaging exam will be conducted Monday to confirm the initial diagnosis.
Later, coach John Harbaugh confirmed the severity of Webb's injury.
"Lardarius Webb does not look good right now," Harbaugh said. "It's a potential ACL. We've got a problem there. We don't know for sure, but that's what it looks like right now."
Webb left the game in the first quarter and headed to the locker room for further examination.
Webb immediately grabbed his left knee and was on the ground in obvious pain. Trainers helped him off the field, and he barely put any weight on his leg.
The Ravens inserted Corey Graham as the nickel with Jimmy Smith taking Webb's place opposite Cary Williams.
Meanwhile, Pro Bowl middle linebacker Ray Lewis injured his right triceps in the fourth quarter and didn't finish the game.
Although Harbaugh said, "I don't think it's really bad," there was concern after the game that it's serious and he was set to get an MRI on his right arm.
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata left the game in the second quarter with a sprained right knee. Ngata also aggravated a minor right shoulder injury.
He limped off the field and headed to the locker room for further examination from team doctor Leigh Ann Curl. He later returned and has recorded six tackles and a sack despite playing in obvious discomfort.
"Quite a bit," Ngata said when asked how much pain he was in. "I tried to fight through it. I thought I would finish. I didn't want to not finish. We had a good rotation going on."
Cornerback Jimmy Smith didn't finish the game because of a strained groin.
Cowboys rookie cornerback Morris Claiborne, a first-round draft pick, injured his left knee during Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith's touchdown catch toward the end of the second quarter. Claiborne was helped off the field by trainers, walking very gingerly and not applying weight to his left leg.
The Ravens are already playing without outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, who's on the physically unable to perform list with a partially torn right Achilles tendon.
Webb tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee as a rookie and had it surgically repaired by Dr. James Andrews.
Webb was signed to a $50 million contract extension last spring and is indisputably the Ravens' top cornerback.


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When the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council was awarded $68.8 million in state funding last December, the news was greeted in some quarters with disappointment. That's because this region was not among the big four winners statewide.
The process that produced the Finger Lakes council's plan involved months of meetings and public sessions with participation by dozens of business and community leaders, not to mention hundreds of area residents.
"It would be easy to be discouraged, even upset," Rochester Business Alliance Inc. chief Sandra Parker noted in a column published in this newspaper after the announcement. "After all, we put a lot of heart and soul-not to mention hours and hours and hours of work-into the (plan)."
Yet, she added, "we are winners just for having gone through the process."
In recent days the council submitted its second list of priority projects. As in the first round, this region will be competing with others around New York for a portion of more than $750 million in state resources.
Though the outcome of the competition will not be known until later this fall, this is clear: The process itself might be the most valuable part of this effort.
Working collaboratively, members of the council have identified key steps to "accelerate job growth and reinforce the region's quality of life." From this came a five-year strategy and a very concrete goal-to add at least 50,000 jobs by the end of 2016.
The priority projects chosen to vie for competitive capital funds share a couple of important attributes: They will "leverage significant private investment and address critical economic development needs throughout the nine-county region."
They range from the top priority-preserving and strengthening Eastman Business Park-to boosting the Health Sciences Center for Computational Innovation (a partnership of the University of Rochester and IBM Corp.) and Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology. Redevelopment of Midtown Tower and UR's College Town project also are on the list.
Funding is important, to be sure. But the community-based, performance-driven model required to compete in this game likely will pay rewards for years to come.
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posted March 29, 2013
Colin Sweeney won his race against the clock. Facing a possible third strike before the Illinois Supreme Court announced their decision on enhancement of the three-strikes law, Sweeney made sure he had the best legal eagles money can buy repping him, adding name partner Will Gardner to his defense along with St. Alicia Florrick.
The move paid off, and Sweeney emerged victorious. He did get billed with a $1,500 (chump change to Sweeney) and he must serve thirty days in jail for being the least liked CEO wife- murderer in the Midwest disorderly conduct. But to the deviant Sweeney, 30 day sentence is just another name for month-long holiday at a resort where the décor is minimalist but the sexuality adventurous. Win-win?
posted March 29, 2013
Nearly one month after Illinois Supreme Court Justice Roger Ludwig took his fateful spin on an icy road, rumors are flying about who will take the justices seat. The winner of the Illinois governors race - currently too close to call - will strongly influence the choice of judicial nominee. Insiders are watching both the Florrick and Kresteva campaigns for clues as to potential nominees.
The campaigns, in turn, are hoping to raise donations by unofficially leaking their top choices. Reports have Peter Florrick approaching attorney Diane Lockhart of Lockhart Gardner for the spot, in the hopes of strengthening his support among women voters. Diane Lockhart has been friendly with the Florrick camp, most recently helping him prep for his lethal debate against Dem upstart Maddie Hayward. And of course, it is Diane Lockhart who hired his wife when she was forced to return to the workforce because her husband was indisposed, sure lets go with that, at the time. Looks like Lockharts favor could be getting repaid in spades.
What do you think, readers? Do you like the idea of Diane Lockhart on the bench? Whos your pick for the empty Illinois Supreme Court seat?
posted March 29, 2013
Lindsay Lohan, Chris Brown, Colin Sweeney - some people just can't stay away from the courtroom. The infamous Colin Sweeney found himself back in court today. No, no, it's notwhat you think... no one was found dead anywhere near him this time. Baby steps, y'all! No, Mr. Sweeney's appearance in court today stemmed from charges relating to his birthday celebration this past fall at the Hirschorn Club. Ex-cons in manors plus Venetian carnival masks and cool jazz equals sexy times. Said no one, ever.
Sweeney, 1-1 on beating past murder charges, last seen at the courthouse as the defendant in a paternity suit that was the result of a turkey baster (yeah, that), brought what every troubled criminal brings to court with him, the classiest lady lawyer he can find. Sure enough, there was St. Alicia Florrick by his side this morning. But even Mrs. Florrick's sterling public reputation isn't enough to cover up the lecherous stench of Mr. Sweeney. One thing we do know, it should make for an interesting trial.
Readers, what new fun do you think this Sweeney trial will bring? Leave it in the comments below!
posted March 25, 2013
It was a disappointing night for candidates Peter Florrick and Mike Kresteva at the Chicago Shamrock, as Cardinal James withheld the traditional embrace that signals his support from both candidates, making this the first Chicago Shamrock Dinner in memory without an endorsement. This leaves a good portion of the Catholic vote up in the air. So what will those voters do? Vote for the lusty lech, Florrick, or the glugging glutton, Kresteva?
Our inside scoop reported back that Kresteva rumored to have slipped off the wagon, pounding first a whiskey and then the restrooms tiled wall with his nose. Maybe its all part of an image campaign and he figured a black eye and askew tie would help him look more "authentically South Side." If this is true and gee wiz do we hope it isthis could mean Florrick gets the upper hand in this race.
posted March 22, 2013
It''s that time of year again - bagpipes, crowded streets, green river, citywide drunkenness, and irreversible liver damage. Its St. Pattys Day in Chicago! And what better way to class it up on the biggest day of the year than with the white-tie Chicago Shamrock Dinner at the Astor Street Mansion? The Chicago Shamrock (say that 5 times fast on 4 pints of Guinness) - where the leaders of today schmooze so they can be the leaders of tomorrow.
And since it''s an election year, were paying special attention to which gubernatorial candidate the honorable Cardinal James will be bestowing his blessing upon. Will it be Republican Mike Kresteva or Democrat Peter Florrick? If you get the good Cardinal''s approval, along with it comes a boost in the Catholic vote and you get two holes punched in your Illuminati card.
posted March 18, 2013
But what of Jordan Karahalios, the wunderkind brought in at the eleventh hour to reset the course of the flagging Florrick campaign? We imagined him at the Signature Room at the top of the Hancock looking down on his burgeoning empire, savoring his moment of victory.
Insiders paint a different story, however, telling our intrepid political reporter that the campaign atmosphere grew tense when Eli Gold returned to the campaign and Karahalios stayed aboard. The two repeatedly clashed over strategy, and in the end, Florrick went with the advice of his main squeeze and Golden Boy over the opinion of a man who wore a knit beanie to work. Huh. Go figure. Rumor is that Eli Gold set Jordan up for the fall, but no one can pinpoint exactly how. No fingerprints? Ah, the Gold standard..
But with a new political enemy as shrewd as he is baby-faced, Eli better keep looking over his shoulder. Something tells us this guys just getting started.
posted March 18, 2013
Oh happy day! The results are in and our dear Captain Malfeasance has bested Maddie "The Boss" Hayward. He now gets set to face off against Republican Mike Kresteva for the highest office in the state. Thats right: it's the reformed drunk vs. the reformed womanizer in a race where the voters of Illinois are the real winners.
Guys. Seriously. Is it too late for a write-in campaign? Dennis Rodman seems to be getting his diplomacy bona fides these days. Miley's got some time, now that she's not planning three weddings as a 21-year-old. (Psst, Miley: Smartest move ever, girl! High five through the computer.) But let's get moving and find ourselves another option. Then, Kresteva and Florrick can backslide back to floozin and boozin' their way through the Heartland, discovering an unlikely friendship in the process. Get David Gordon Green to direct, and BOOM! democracy is saved.
posted March 11, 2013
Uhhh, so... hm. We are so happy to hear that leading local businessman and honorable community leader, Lemond Bishop, has been cleared of his scurrilous murder charge. We hope whatever pettifogger federal attorney was assigned to this case gets fired for their debasing of this fine individual, Mr. Bishop.
With the help of his reputable attorney, Alicia Florrick, Mr. Bishop can now return to what he does best -- run his job-creating, society-improving businesses throughout the greater Chicago area.
We almost lost an upstanding role model for the youth. That was a close one. Yeah. We mean it. We swear, Mr. Bishop.
posted March 8, 2013
The day has come when Chicago's very own, homegrown drug lord, Lemond Bishop, is getting his just desserts. Bishop, arrested by the FBI this past fall, is about to go before federal court. What's that? Murder, you say? And to think, we were expecting something as small as tax evasion what's more Chicago than that? But with a murder charge against the Scourge of Chicago, were sure the federal judge is sizing up which Tolstoy-sized tome to throw at him.
The Wretch of West Adams, the Scalawag of the South Side (as the Irish know him) has been filling the streets with narcotics for years now, all the while claiming to be an upstanding businessman. After engaging and winning in a brutal turf war two years ago, and with hundreds of deaths connected to his organization, the Reprobate of Roseland is finally going away. As expected, Bishop is pulling out the stops too, hoping that the mere presence of his attorney, St. Alicia Florrick and her marriage to the citys top prosecutor will be enough to paint him in a positive light. A last desperate attempt of a despicable criminal who is finally going to get all that's coming to him. Schthook-tuh (that's us spitting in his general direction).
posted March 4, 2013
Peter Florrick pulled out a win against Maddie Hayward last night in the campaign's only gubernatorial debate. Hayward initially came out swinging, taking pot shots at Florrick's dicey record on race in his time in the S.A.'s office. Florrick seemed to be fine taking the body blows as he daydreamed, contemplating his acceptance speech.
Florrick must've hit the Keurig machine during the brief break, because the second half gave us the Peter of old. Yee-haw! His strong showing finally revealed the experience gap, with the seasoned veteran dominating the rest of the debate. Fresh off this victory, the Florrick campaign landed another KO against the Feds, who dropped charges against his campaign mastermind, Eli Gold. With Eli Gold back in his corner, growling orders at him like Mick, Florrick is setting his eyes on the title fight with Mike Kresteva for Governor of Springfield.
posted March 4, 2013
Ding ding! We've got the Illinois Gubernatorial Democratic Primary Debate coming up in two days... giving us the long-awaited showdown between Cook County State's Attorney Peter Florrick and CEO Maddie Hayward.
Florrick has been rumored to be hunkered down in debate prep for the past several weeks. Hayward has been pummeling him ferociously in the press, and Florrick hopes to use the debate to regain the upper hand with the voters. Our girl Maddie, on the other hand, is the bigger question mark. As the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, MH Microelectronics, she's an adept public speaker, but it will be her first time in a formal debate setting. Will she take home the big prize? (Argo f*** yourself, Maddie!) Will she win but somehow manage to turn everyone against her? (Tip to Maddie: no simpering "It came true!" in a sexy baby voice) Or flop like the sweat off of Seth MacFarlane's brow? Predictions, readers?
posted March 4, 2013
It's on the streets. Chicago's favorite political mover and shaker, Eli Gold has found himself in the crosshairs of the Feds. The Department of Justice is more determined than ever to get their man after their corruption case fell flatter than Jennifer Lawrence managing a staircase on international TV. (We kid, J-Law! And we love you! Call us!) Adding fuel to the flames, political gossiper journalist Petra Moritz from the Vindicator released a scathing piece on the "corrupt" Mr. Gold.
Faced with additional public scrutiny, Gold has stepped away from Peter Florrick's campaign. When your record is seen as sullying the guy who slept with hookers, it's safe to say you've been playing some pretty dirty politics. But is this gambit by Eli Gold to protect his rising star too little too late? Readers, share your comments below.
posted February 18, 2013
We were right. We predicted some extra special craziness over at Lockhart-Gardner. And with their recent riches, the biggest decision theyve made is to take back their partner offers to five associates. Sharing isnt caring at LG and they arent about to give up an extra hundred of their projected $133 million.
Ouch! Tough break for those almost-partners. Hard to listen to your bosses explain how they dont have money for partners as the new pool boy rides the Bengal tiger up and down the halls.
And if this hypocrisy is salt in the wound of those poor associates, then the news that one very special associate none other than Alicia Florrick did make the cut, is just the lime juice after the salt. Hey there, associates, we feel for ya. Sometimes theres nothing to do but add tequila.
posted February 15, 2013
It looks like the silver-tongued snake of Chicago, Eli Gold, has reached the end of his rope. Facing corruption charges from the Department of Justice, the campaign manager for Super-Gubernatorial candidate Florrick has hired his attorney in his corruption case a crimson-haired belle with a name that facilely fumbles out the mouth Elsbeth Tascioni.
This freelance attorney may seem sweet and adorable, but her catlike reflexes are matched by her ability to claw out wins for some pretty big names among them Peter Florrick and Will Gardner. And the only other connection between those two names is Alicia Florrick, Peters wife and a partner at Gardners firm. We kinda hope that St. Alicia is besties with Elsbeth, the scarlet enchantress of the court. We like to imagine them sharing all kinds of girl talk about the bad boys of the Cook County legal world.
posted February 15, 2013
Go the spoils. And the firm of Lockhart-Gardner is just that spoiled. For a firm that was in a financial pit of quicksand a month ago, LG has now found itself diving through a mountain range of gold coins. With a firm whose past four years have reflected the business acumen of a 21-year-old pro athlete, we can only imagine what the riches will lead to for LG an old fashioned shopping spree! And our sources got their hands on LGs shopping list:
- 1 extra floor of office space
- 2 executive washrooms for Lockhart and Gardner equipped with "His and Her" Egyptian cotton towels.
- 1 Boca Raton partner retreat for "morale building" purposes
- 5 new partners
- 10 paralegals incl. 1 minority, 1 female, and 1 minority female
- 1 Bengal tiger (David Lee insisted)
- 1 Topiary garden marsupials only
- 45 Best Boss Ever mugs
- 45 Swingline staplers (red) so every partner can have their own
- 1 color printer
- 2 guard dogs 1 Rottweiler, 1 Bichon Frisé
- 1 box Sharpies
- 1 Sharpei
- 12 Wireless Bluetooth speakers
- 1 Banksy print
- 1 Roomba
- 15 sets of Gordon Gecko suspenders
- 1 underground Zombie apocalypse bunker
- 3 champagne fountains
- 1 pool boy (I mean, how can you not?)
- 5 boxes paper clips
posted January 28, 2013
A new civil rights ceiling is about to be broken. This one was tougher than the last it wasn't made of glass, or wood, or drywall. Two women have stood together bravely, courageously speaking their truth to the entire world that they are less inclined to put their faith and destiny in the hands of a higher power. Thats right, they are Atheists!
Gubernatorial candidate Maddie Hayward and the wife of her opponent, Alicia Florrick, spoke to a reporter recently regarding their non-belief belief. At Chicagos recent Leadership Forum, both ladies respectively stated for the record: "I'm an atheist." There they are the Rosa Parks of non-believers! What say you, dear readers, on this proclamation?
posted January 25, 2013
"..."To the East Siiiide! Look who's been offered a promotion why, it's Alicia Florrick! As thousands of other young associates around the country drown themselves in Manhattans and upgrade their business cards to mollify their envy, this 4th-year associate has been offered partnership at her recently defibrillated firm, Lockhart-Gardner.
Some say it's who you know. Others say it's who you're related to. But there's no better reference than "My Husband, the Governor." In fact, Alicia Florrick is the perfect rom-com heroine for our times. She bagged the bad boy and got him reformed, all the while snagging that corner office in record time. Tell us faithful readers do you think Saint Alicia deserves this promotion?
posted January 25, 2013
These days, the once vibrant, virile firm of Lockhart-Gardner is looking more like a flimsy, twitching, dithering body, desperately trying to relish every last breath. LG was given a rather gracious five months to bring itself out of bankruptcy. Reports tell us that they're only half way there. But now time is up...
For Diane Lockhart and Will Gardnerarguably two of the shrewdest litigators in townthey'll have to bring their bag of tricks as they go before the bankruptcy judge this week. They've managed to survive a partner's suspension, a bad economy, a RICO investigation, but now the question on everyone's mind is this: Can Lockhart-Gardner survive bankruptcy? Stay tuned...
posted January 14, 2013
Happy New Year and welcome back, Snarkers! We hope 2013 is treating you well thus far. Although in its infancy, 2013 is already unleashing some unholy unions upon us...
No sooner had we finished reeling from the news of the Kimye baby were we greeted with the arrival of one Jordan Karahalios to the Florrick campaign. Batten down the hatches, y'all! Who knows what the marriage of old school Eli Gold and young turk Jordan Karahalios will spawn?
One thing is certain: There is no universe in which Eli Gold signed off on this move... which means Peter Florrick okayed this "boy wonder" coming on board and as an equal to his long-time trusted advisor!
Worst of all, it's hard to believe this new coupling doesn't foretell the end of our totes fave "it" couple, Peter Florrick and Eli Gold. What could have possibly come between Gold and his golden boy? Get typing, tipsters, and help us out! Whatever's going on at Florrick HQ, we're predicting 2013's going to be one to remember!
posted December 3, 2012
Which newly-minted ASA was spotted getting cozy over tequila shots at The Grid with Chicago's 16th most eligible bachelor?
Sidebar: How long do those most eligible bachelor rankings last, anyway? Surely there are other contenders worthy of muscling a formerly suspended lawyer out! Move over, Number 16! Suggestions for who should take his place?
posted December 3, 2012
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have an answer. The Feds are investigating Eli Gold for his role as campaign manager in Peter Florrick's campaign. The Department of Justice is currently finishing a raid of Peter Florrick's Chicago campaign office. But what's the corruption, Kenneth? More details to follow as they become available!
posted November 30, 2012
We've made it through the madness of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, but there are still a few hard-to-shop-for names on our list that have us stumped. What do you get the campaign manager who has everything? Hmm, perhaps... his very own corruption investigation?
A certain accordion-playing Fed was spotted chatting up Eli Gold at his usual Greektown breakfast spot yesterday morning. And from the look on Mr. Gold's face, it was a conversation he would've been happy to do without.
Help us out, tipsters! What's the Department of Justice doing digging around the town's biggest campaign manager? Are they investigating one of his many former campaigns - perhaps ex-wife Vanessa Gold's failed bid for State Senate? Or his current golden boy Peter Florrick? Send your news our way!
posted November 26, 2012
We hate being right all the time. But before we left the office last week to stuff ourselves silly, we predicted that activist Jeremy Breslow was hunting down a case that he could take before SCOTUS.
One wrinkle we couldn't have foreseen (and blame entirely on the tryptophan): Breslow zeroing in on Lockhart-Gardner's super sexy tax fraud case. Only Breslow could take taxes and twist it into a fight against the Defense of Marriage Act. But something must've gone wrong in the proceedings, because days later he offered this very out-of-character quote in a primetime interview:
"Not every case is built for the Supreme Court. Sometimes, you just have to win it. And that's what I decided here... We discussed the possibility of a test case, but in the final analysis, Mr. Lamborne's freedom was key."
Sounds like posturing to us. We guess somebody didn't get the pretty little Supreme Court case he's been writing Santa about...
posted November 21, 2012
Rumor has it a certain activist attorney is sniffing around Chicago courtrooms this week. From the descriptions we've received the scent of a bloodhound, the drawl of a Texan, the passion for the law of a college sophomore, and the goatee of a Scottie we can only deduce that this litigating legend is none other than Jeremy Breslow. With a laundry list of past speaking engagements before SCOTUS, we can only imagine he's looking for a case that can put him back in front of Scalia.
One might assume that the failing LG would jump at the chance to partner with a famed litigator... like a Tampa socialite and a meaningless title! But instead, we hear rumblings that it's far from a happy marriage...
posted November 19, 2012
It's that time of year. Changing colors. The chill sweeping through Chicago. You can't help but feel the magic in the air as Illinois campaigns throw out any talk of issues and return to what they do best. Silly season is here again!
This latest installment features Grace Florrick, daughter of gubernatorial candidate Peter Florrick, getting smartphOWNED by a tracker capturing her taking a break from her trig class.
So what do we have here? Could she possibly be cutting class in order to work on a science fair project, testing the age-old question, "Can cigarette smoke mask the pungent scent of adolescent pheromones?"
While there are no campaign fingerprints on the video, it's assumed that Republican candidate Mike Kresteva's people are behind this. Congratulations, Oppo Research! You succeeded in catching a teenager playing hooky with the school's bad boy. What you lack in your ability to dig up dirt you make up for with your pitches for adorable romcoms we would love to waste a Saturday afternoon watching.
To the Kresteva Oppo Research Team or whoever is behind this we beg you: Give us more! Chicago needs its very own version of The Hills. Privacy of minors be damned we're hooked and can't wait for episode two!
posted November 19, 2012
The trial of socialite Gwyneth Van Zanten is finally underway. The lurid tale of sex and murder preoccupied cocktail party chatter on the North Shore all summer, and at last, the trial ripped straight from a romance novel has begun.
Surely, for $125 an hour, a Pilates instructor does more than just lead their clients in the hundreds. Something else must be included at that price, no? Mini-quiches, some gardening... a hired murder here and there? It must! Otherwise, these rich bored housewives are paying more than a dollar per sit-up for someone to count. That's not possible, is it? Oh, rich people! Your ways are so fascinating!
posted November 12, 2012
Millionaire Maddie has stressed the importance of education in her platform, and the new gubernatorial candidate has hit upon a unique way of improving students' knowledge of geography by leaking allegations from Indira Starr to reporters that Peter Florrick has a Brazil-shaped birthmark on his nether regions.
Thus far, the Florrick camp has refused to address the rumor, but we have it on good authority that just like the real thing, Florrick's lil Brazilian loves thongs, thinks Gisele doesn't visit often enough, and periodically experiences extreme inflation.
Poor Brazil. As if you hadn't suffered enough at the hands of the conquistadors.
posted November 12, 2012
Rumors are swirling that beleaguered LG might be on the auction block. Trustee Clarke Hayden has quietly been looking for a buyer who would be interested in acquiring some or all of the fading white shoe firm. Fabulous Loop location, furniture, art, and one frequently sanctioned partner included!
L.A. firm Milburn, Tate & Crandell has been making noise about expanding into the Midwest. When partner Burl Preston was in Chicago this week, Hayden floated the idea of acquiring LG. My sources say word of Hayden's offer quickly got back to Lockhart & Gardner, who are already chafing under the control of a trustee, and sparks flew.
But for all their bluster, Lockhart & Gardner don't have a lot of leverage in this fight. What do you think, dear readers? Do you see LG going Californian?
posted November 12, 2012
Late night viewers got an eyeful last week when rising comic Therese Dodd bared all during a visit to Barsky at Night. Dodd and the legions of Internet users who have made her the most popular web search of the past week defends her actions, claiming it was done to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of self-exams.
But it was no laughing matter to the network, and Therese Dodd could now find herself on the hook for $2 million dollars. Yikes, that is one costly trick or teat!
posted November 5, 2012
Looks like Maddie "Like a Boss" Hayward took that Helen Reddy Spotify mix she made to heart, announcing her candidacy for Governor of Illinois at a press conference earlier this morning.
But what of her fledgling friendship with her opponent's wife, Alicia Florrick? Ouch. Tough to stay gal pals when you're slugging it out with your friend's husband. And now that we have an actual race on our hands, we're wagering the mudslinging will start any second and get all over Alicia's nice new suit.
If we were the cynical types (who, us?), we might even suspect that Maddie had gone out of her way to befriend Florrick's missus and disarm her into giving up some potential ammo. Not that Alicia needs to give her anything; the man of the house is doing just fine in that department...
posted November 5, 2012
Seems like Synth's attack dog Mandy Post had her own personal reasons for that hit job she recently unleashed on Democratic frontrunner Peter Florrick. Four years ago, Florrick's SA's office prosecuted and convicted her cousin on a child molestation charge, though the family has always maintained he is innocent. Awkward...
When Mandy's bosses at Synth learned of their reporter's ulterior motive, they sacked her on the spot.
And we haven't even gotten to the best part yet! The tenacious muckraker who uncovered Post's questionable ethics was none other than Peggy Byrne, whom we hear Mandy swiped the Indira Starr story from in the first place. Looks like the karma police just wrote Mandy a post-script...
posted November 2, 2012
What makes the campaign world go round? Cold hard cash, baby! We at Snark have heard some rumblies in the tumblies of the Chicago political scene that gubernatorial frontrunner Peter Florrick could be losing some key donors after his latest bimbo eruption. Silver lining: the story will most likely secure his grip on the crucial frat boy vote. Jeah, brah!
But with money suddenly drying up faster than a snowball in hell, what's a quick way to raise some cash? You could grab a pink dress, head to Italy and take some photos of you "celebrating" your wedded bliss, praying some fool ponies up real money for them. But good luck getting St. Alicia on board for that one...
We vote for Plan B: Tapping into the base. Look for Florrick to pass the red Solo cup at the next kegger, threatening that we'll all be drinkin' bathroom gin for the next four years if he doesn't make it to the Governor's mansion...
posted October 29, 2012
PoorAnarchy.com has released a photo of campaign worker - and alleged Florrick conquest -- Indira Starr.
Yowza. The one-two punch of bling and a bikini? We're digging your style, Starr.
It appears from this photo that this avid fan of the two-party system may have taken Kanye West's advice and "thrown some D's on it." Taking life advice from Kanye can only lead to greatness, so expect to see more from this up-and-comer!
posted October 26, 2012
State's Attorney Peter Florrick is looking to sweep the competition away at this weekend's Cook County Democratic Party Gubernatorial Straw Poll (more commonly known as CCDPGSP). In Cook County, Florrick has been dominating the media more than the entire Lohan clan combined for a number of years now with his history of chivalrous assistance of women on the street, deep personal interest in prison facilities, and confused interview stylings.
Florrick's challengers - the downstate Oliver Staub and State Rep. Neil Acavello - are hoping to swipe at least 10% of the vote away from the hometown host. Unless someone spikes the corn dog batter with a psychotropic, does anyone really believe these voters can be swayed? Tell us what you think, faithful readers!
posted October 22, 2012
Do you like the combination of deep fried butter on a stick with non-binding voting on the sawdust-covered carpet of a 4-star hotel? Who doesn't? Well then, "pardner," hurry on down to the Cook County Democratic Party Gubernatorial Straw Poll (That sure rolls off the tongue, don't it?). Come watch as State's Attorney Peter Florrick attempts to lock in the Democratic nomination for Governor with a substantial win over the other candidates.
So pick up the kids, bring 'em downtown, and teach 'em about two proud staples of Chicago history -- political corruption and meats on sticks! We'll see ya there!


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In 2012, at the age of 14, a Taliban gunman climbed onto a bus Malala Yousafzai was riding in and shot her in the head. Though she nearly died in the attack, Yousafzai recovered, and courageously returned to advocating on behalf of girls' education rights. She has become internationally famous for her activism in favor of allowing women the same educational opportunities as men, both in her native Pakistan and abroad.
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Here's the ad Kurl-on made documenting the late Steve Jobs' departure from Apple and ultimate comeback:
And here's Kurl-on's ad featuring Gandhi:
It's also not clear whether these are real ads or whether they are "spec" creative — speculative ads that never ran in paid media and made only for the attention they'll get. However, the fact that an Ogilvy creative team has taken credit for the ads suggests they were at least approved within the agency itself.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Brazil's doubles team of Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares upset the top-ranked Mike and Bob Bryan 7-6 (6), 6-7 (7), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 and kept the United States from clinching the first-round Davis Cup match.
The Bryan brothers have been the most successful doubles duo in Davis Cup history, with a record 20 wins and only two losses when playing together. But Melo and Soares beat the U.S. duo for the third time in four meetings overall.
``(The Brazilian team) came out with something to prove and played an extremely high level of doubles and made some great gets,'' U.S. team captain Jim Courier said. ``I'm sure (our) guys can play at a higher level. I'm not sure that those guys can. To their credit, they played great today and they deserved to win.''
The tone of the match may have been established in the first set when the Bryan brothers held a 5-1 lead in the tiebreaker. They lost the next couple points but won the next point for a 6-3 lead and a triple-set advantage.
But they failed to convert on any of the next three chances as the Brazilians gained momentum and won five consecutive points for the set win.
With neither side able to break the other's serve, the second set also went to a tiebreaker. Brazil looked as if it would jump to a 2-0 set lead when it had three set-point opportunities at 6-3.
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Brazil rebounded and went on to win the third and fifth sets to record a win that Soares called, ``this ranks number one for sure. It's very special.''
The Bryans entered the match with momentum, having captured their 13th Grand Slam title two weeks earlier by winning the Australian Open.
``There's no doubt on paper, they're a better team than us,'' Soares said. ``But we got a good record against them.
``To beat these guys you have to be 110 percent. Today we showed we were 110 percent, most important for five sets.''
The Bryans rallied in the fourth set. They broke Melo's serve in the sixth game with Bob Bryan's backhand volley winner giving them a 4-2 lead. They went on to hold their serve to close out the set at 6-3.
The Bryans lost a chance to gain a break, but couldn't convert two break points in the third game. In the eighth game with Brazil holding a 4-3 lead, things fell apart for the two Americans who lost Mike Bryan's serve at love.
In the ninth game with the score at 30-30, both Bryans hit shots that sailed long or wide, leaving the Brazilian team and its small but raucous crowd to erupt in celebration.
``Hats off to the Brazilians,'' Bob Bryan said. ``I thought they served well pretty much of the four hours. We're obviously disappointed. I feel we're capable of playing at a higher level.''
Attention turns to Sunday's two singles matches. John Isner will meet Thomaz Bellucci in the opener with Sam Querrey taking on Thiago Alves if the match is tied 2-2. Isner and Querrey were both straight-set winners in their Friday matches.
``(Isner and Querrey) are well-prepared. They come in with three sets under their belt from yesterday which is good for their confidence, not damaging to their physical fitness,'' Courier said.


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Where's the cover-up?
The article for this study has been published...
Where's the martyred scientists?
The authors don't seem to have been silenced...
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