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[ED (Seth): Again I explain the new feature. We picked up Joe Pichey from MMMGoBluBBQ to share his tailgating recipies. We can do this now because Stubb's offered to sponsor it. This is one of those things where we really liked their BBQ sauce, and it turned out their CEO really likes this blog, and we like Joe's recipes, and any real expenses are covered by our cardiovascular systems.]
I need something spicy to rid this bad taste in my mouth. Maybe something XXX-TRA spicy will do the trick. A few months ago, I decided to try smoking (reverse sear) my burgers instead of the usual grilling method and just like my cousin Nick said when he visited Columbus a few years ago, "I WILL NEVER GO BACK". This is my favorite way to make burgers, hands down! Trust me on this, you will not regret giving this a try. If you are not into super juicy and flavorful burgers, this recipe is not for you, otherwise, read on.
• 85/15 or 80/20 Ground beef (Yes, use the fatty stuff)
• Cheese (Your choice) I like Swiss or White Cheddar
• Pretzel Bun or Onion Bun
• Stubbs Hatch Chili Marinade to taste
• Condiments of your choice
[Prepare thineself for preparation, then hit THE JUMP.]
Wednesday Presser 9-10-14: Brady Hoke
News bullets and other items
We're not going to talk about injuries.
Kalis and Glasgow are taking snaps at right guard, and Glasgow is also taking snaps at center.
Kenny Allen and Matt Wile are competing at kicker.
The average number of explosive plays [Ed: defined by Doug Nussmeier as a twelve-yard run or sixteen-yard pass] per game should be nine to ten. Michigan had five against Notre Dame.
Opening remarks:
"As a team I think everybody really came back to work Tuesday. We had a really good practice. Very high tempo. I think the leadership throughout the team is a big part of that, how competitive and hard-working everybody is. We are correcting things that we need to do better. Talked a lot about fundamentals and techniques. Talked a lot about and worked on a lot of things that you have to do when you talk about ball security and all those things to be successful, and the guys went at it and we had a very competitive, very good practice, like I said. We're looking forward to Saturday. Number one, we get to play at home. We get to play at the greatest stadium in this country in front of our fans and that's something we always look forward to. We have the next three weeks to do that. The energy and support is something that we really embrace."
Brady, you said you made corrections. Were they small corrections or were they glaring things?
"Yeah, there's a lot of things that were small but in the big picture those small things can add up. We thought pad level-wise we played pretty well but we've got to be more demanding on finishing some things from both sides of the ball."
As far as the offensive line, do you anticipate making any changes? Do you see a need for it?
"I think right now, I think we like the group we have. I think you asked the other day, [and] it's still highly competitive. Kyle's playing right guard and so is Graham [Ed: MGoD'ohThereGoesMyQuestion]. Graham's taking some snaps at center so the rest of it's been pretty much how it is but it's been really competitive."
Is it important at this point to keep those guys together and let them grow even if they are making mistakes?
"Well, they're not making many mistakes. That's number one. When you look at the tape, those guys up front did a pretty good job. So to answer your question, yeah, to have them together would be awesome. Now, you still got to have some contingencies if somebody goes down, somebody gets hurt. Mags [Ed: Erik Magnuson, but I'm guessing you knew that] is playing a little bit of left tackle at times so all those things are still part of it."
[After THE JUMP: Miami (NTM) scouting report, countering three-step drops, and Hoke's opinions on the criticism of players]
Upon Further Review 2014: Defense vs Notre Dame
FORMATION NOTES: Michigan spent the entire night in a nickel package save for some short yardage/goal line snaps. Notre Dame was the same passing-oriented spread they always are. It was in fact eerie how closely the teams mirrored each other in approach. Michigan would frequently press the single X receiver away from NDs twins or trips:
This is the definition of on an island: on the LOS with the safety in the middle of the field. It did not go well.
Michigan also showed a number of two-deep looks, of course.
The Frank Clark MLB thing came up a couple more times, FWIW.
And maybe Brandon should grow a mean professor beard or something, ND dominated this matchup:
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SUBSTITUTION NOTES: There was a lot less of it. In Morgan's absence Ryan and Bolden played just about every snap.
Lewis rotated in early and played the rest of the game after Taylor's early ankle issue; Hollowell played just about every snap. Countess was briefly yanked for Stribling after a couple of Will Fuller receptions, but Stribling was little better and Countess came back in. Clark and Wilson were your safeties almost he whole way; Hill got some playing time after the game was decided.
The line did see rotation, but again less than usual. The Clark/Henry/Glasgow/Beyer starters were in most of the time. Ojemudia got some early PT. Wormley spotted Henry but by the end of the game it was Godin getting snaps as Wormley tended to fall over; Glasgow went far more snaps than NTs usually do and was spotted primarily by Mone, with just a couple Pipkins snaps. IIRC Hurst did not play. Charlton got sparing time spotting Beyer.
[After THE JUMP: Somebody stop Will Fuller. Seriously. Someone put a hand on him.]
Future Blue Originals: Brian Cole
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Dave really came through as the MGoRightHandMan last week, driving out to Saginaw to film Brian Cole's Heritage squad take on Flint Powers Catholic while I was at home, under the weather. Speaking of weather, Dave sat through a 50-minute lightning delay before the game kicked off, then watched as Powers dominated Heritage and shut down Cole's offensive production on their way to a 32-2 blowout win.
My bad on that one, Dave.
Cole eked out 31 yards on eight carries—as you'll see on film, that's probably the best he could do—didn't record a reception (ditto), and lost a late fumble. He did his damage on defense and special teams, with seven tackles, a pass breakup, a few nice punts (yes, he punts), and a spectacular block of an extra point when he jumped through the Powers line into the backfield. He recorded Heritage's only points of the night when he flew up from his free safety spot to haul down a ballcarrier in the end zone for a safety.
Even before I get to the scouting section, I'll say this: I'm not concerned about Cole's lack of offensive impact in this game. His team looked overmatched on tape, both in terms of players and coaching. Heritage made it clear when Cole was going to run the ball—he either motioned into obvious end-arounds that didn't seem to have a counter or just lined up at running back instead of his normal wideout spot. When he went out for a pass, his QB either didn't have the time or the arm strength to get the ball there. Much of that shows up on the film.
[Hit THE JUMP for extensive video highlights and the scouting report.]
Mailbag: All The Coach Dissatisfaction You Can Muster
I kid you not, GIS for "looting" and this guy in an off-brand Michigan jersey shows up
Let me know when I should start panicking. I am ready at your command.
Okay this is where I'm at. I've got a go bag ready. Passports, about 10k in cash, various fake mustaches and sunglasses. I'm up do date on all my vaccines. Are you up to date on your vaccines? I can be in Laos in 15 hours, never to be seen again. Rumors of the white tiger of the jungle will flourish. I will become known only in song and legend.
BUT: note that I am not already in Laos. I am sticking around to see what this season has in store, because weird things happen against Notre Dame and—and bear with me here—this game actually felt much less bad than some hammerings from last year. There are some obvious problems at cornerback and Gardner has to play better but when things went wrong it was mostly one thing going wrong, not eight. So it might get fixed. There is no reason to demand a coaching change right now. Let the season play out and see what happens. If Michigan does catch fire in the crappy Big Ten this game will be a footnote.
Meanwhile, there's no reason to assume a coaching change is coming unless you're literally 75% of my inbox…
A true Michigan Man keeps his promises about the Austro-Hungarian Empire circa July 1914.
You may recall that I said I would never write to you about Michigan football again after the BW3 Bowl and my comparison of Michigan football to the Austro-Hungarian Empire circa July 1914. Since the last part is still true, I won't make this long. But your entry today about coaching prospects caused me to think about my second school (the Syracuse Orange).
Here are a LOT of assumptions, but (a) assuming the tire fire rages, (b) Hoke is fired, (c) none of the few big names worth watching (i.e., Miles, the Harbros) is/are available, and (d) Syracuse goes 8-5 or better again this year with a mid to late-December victory, what about a guy like Scott Schafer? He's in his mid-40s. He runs an attacking style defense. He's from the Midwest. He favors an up-tempo offense. He has to coach against Clemson, FSU, Louisville (and ND this year). He picked up the pieces after Doug Marrone ran off to the NFL with half of his coaching staff last year.
Might he be someone to watch? I know the experience as Rich Rod's DC did not work out. But given his success running the defense at SU (particularly following GROB), that seems like it was more an issue of Rodriguez trying to make him run a defense he didn't want to run. He left with grace and took the blame that may not have been 100% his.
Just a thought – I'm grasping at straws . . .
Dan G
Syr. Law '88
I don't think Shafer has a track record to get excited about. He did improve the Syracuse defense upon his arrival but he hit a ceiling pretty quick. FEI rankings for his defenses at 'Cuse:
2009: 70th
2010: 38th
2011: 39th
2012: 39th
2013: 65th (as head coach)
In FEI there are a lot of schedule adjustments so 39th isn't nearly as good as it is in straight yardage rankings. Meanwhile he'd have two years of head coaching experience, the first a 7-6 season, and the second an 8-5 one. I liked Shafer and know for a fact he got a raw deal from Rodriguez's defensive assistants, and then Rodriguez himself. But even if you don't hold that against him his resume is thin.
He is a guy to track, since he is a poachable head coach not in the MAC. That he's worth tracking is a good summation of the available talent this year.
[After The JUMP: I REGRET TO INFORM YOU YOU WILL NOT STOP DRINKING.]
This Week's Obsession: A Turkey, Huh?
How last week shoud have ended.
So: do we panic? Where is the 2014 season now on a scale of imminent raptor* attack?
- "What species is this?" "It's a velocirapator." "You bred raptors?"
- "They were testing the fences for weaknesses, systematically. They remember."
- This jello is shaking. Hey is that a shadow?
- Oh it's just Samuel L. Jackson's arm. Wait, why isn't it attached...
- "Clever girl"
I really don't want to overreact to one game, especially a Michigan-Notre Dame game, as I think we've all learned that series is about as predictive as a dart-throwing monkey. Plus, this game had an especially bizarre box score—Michigan outgained Notre Dame! In a 31-0 loss! The run defense kicked ass! So I'm defaulting to a three because, yes, there are serious concerns—not finding a way to score on a defense that had multiple coverage busts against Rice, for instance—but the schedule remains manageable and it's not like the Big Ten as a whole impressed last weekend.
The big concern, to me, is that this team couldn't do two of the things they spent much of the offseason talking about: breaking the huddle on offense with enough time to properly survey the defense and successfully playing press man in the secondary. The good news: these are things than can improve, especially for a still-young team that's learning new schemes on both sides of the ball. The bad news: man, did I expect both areas to look a lot better than that.
Plus, there were those positive signs. The offensive line looks... not terrible? Let's go with not terrible. The defensive front seven appears to be quite good. If Matt Wile can keep his plant foot planted and Michigan jumps on that muffed punt—HEY A SPREAD PUNT WOULD BE NICE I'M SURE YOU HAVEN'T READ THIS HERE BEFORE—that game could play out very differently. We're not staring a velociraptor in the eyes. Not yet, at least.
This could be a one-game anomaly, because Michigan/ND, above all else, is freakin' weird. This could be a sign of very bad things to come if the secondary doesn't shore the man coverage and Gardner continues to look that skittish. This is me throwing up my hands and saying I don't know why the jello is shaking so much.
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In the interest of bulking up my self-stitched wardrobe as SSS'11 approaches, I have been wasting a significant amount of my precious me-time traipsing the internet for more sewing patterns, trying to focus on tops, trousers and jackets. As always, my first ports of call being Lanetz Living and Etsy (for vintage patterns), and BurdaStyle (for free downloadable PDF patterns). I am now impatiently awaiting the postman for a couple of delicious Etsy finds, and meanwhile getting a teensy bit carried away with a free pattern I found on BurdaStyle which can be found here.
|off-white viscose jersey with off-cuts of floral cotton
Similar to the Sorbetto Top in its clean simplicity, but, in my opinion, Dixie DIY's "Loose Fit Knit Top with Cuffed Sleeves" is eminently more wearable with its flattering swing shape, capped sleevelets and infinite possibilities of colour and fabric.
|grey marl viscose jersey with off-cuts of paisley rayon
The only alterations I made to the pattern were to slightly reduce the volume of the swing and I found I had to lengthen the hem by a good inch.
|the first one I made - a little too swingy and a little too short
This top was so lovely to make, immediately satisfying and at only half an hour (after cutting) they were super quick to make. They look just as great tucked in to a high-waisted bottom as they do loose; I've been wearing them already and I know this will be my go-to pattern when I need a quick top fix.
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Kris Joseph (born December 17, 1988) is a Canadian basketball player who currently plays for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team. Kris is the brother of University of Vermont Catamounts' basketball player, Maurice Joseph.
In high school, he played AAU basketball with the DC Assault. As a senior, Joseph led Archbishop Carroll to a 26-11 record, including a 21 point, five rebound, three assist and three block effort in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Tournament in a 65-55 win over Our Lady of Good Counsel. Joseph was also invited to play in the Baltimore All-Stars vs. U.S. All-Stars Exhibition in April. That season, Joseph would go on to earn 2008 second team honors from the Washington Post.
Joseph was ranked 114th overall and the 17th small forward in the class of 2008 by Rivals.com while garnering offers from Georgetown and University of Maryland, College Park before settling on Syracuse.


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text: Aransas Pass police have released a sketch of a suspect who they say brutally attacked and raped a woman back on Oct. 2.Police said a woman was walking along the 900 block of Commercial in Aransas Pass near the Shamrock Trailer Park around midnight when the suspect began walking next to her, trying to talk to her. A few minutes later, the suspect hit the woman in the back of the head and then dragged her to a dark area with some tall grass.That's where the victim says she was raped while he continued to beat her.The suspect was described as a Hispanic male wearing a white shirt and khaki pants. He had a grim reaper tattoo on the right side of his chest and a scar below his neck.The victim told police he has short black hair and spoke with a Spanish accent.If you recognize the suspect or have any information regarding the crime, please call the Aransas Pass Police Department at 361-758-5224.


text: Use of Registries in Product Safety Assessment (Text Version) Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2009 Annual ConferencSlide presentation from the AHRQ 2009 conference. On September 14, 2009, Kathryn Starzyk made this presentation at the 2009 Annual Conference. Select to access the PowerPoint® presentation (444 KB). Plugin Software Help.Slide 1 Use of Registries in Product Safety AssessmentKathryn StarzykOutcome Sciences Slide 2 Authors and ReviewersAuthorsKathryn Starzyk (lead) OutcomeNancy Dreyer OutcomeStella Blackburn European Medicines Agency (EMEA)ReviewersJeff Brown Harvard Medical SchoolLeslye Fitterman Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesJon Merz University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineRichard Platt Harvard Medical SchoolKen Rothman RTI International Slide 3 PurposeTo evaluate the utility of registries and other prospective observational studies in identifying potential safety signals through adverse event (AE) collection Note: signal detection through existing datasets (e.g., administrative claims data), and the specific technical and statistical methodologies considerations involved, are addressed in detail elsewhere and beyond the scope of this paper Slide 4 Paper OverviewIntroductionRegistries specifically designed for safety assessment Design considerationsUse of healthcare provider and patient reported outcomesEffects observed in larger population over timeDefining exposure and risk windowsSpecial Conditions: Pregnancy RegistriesOrphan DrugsControlled Distribution/PLASMedical Devices Slide 5 Paper Overview (cont.)Registries designed for purposes other than safetySignal detection in registries and observational studiesPotential obligations for registry developers in reporting safety issues Slide 6 RationalePost-approval is important phase for identifying and understanding product safety concerns associated with both acute and chronic use RCTs are by necessity of limited duration, size and population representativeness Observational and inclusive design may allow for surveillance of a diverse patient populationSpontaneous reporting captures an extremely small percentage of the actual events occurring Some evidence that physicians who report adverse events are not typical of physicians in general Slide 7 Signal DetectionSafety signal: Suggests a new possibly causal association between an intervention and eventWarrants further evaluationTypically assessed based upon: Strength of the association between exposure and the eventBiological plausibilityAny dechallenge/rechallenge evidenceAny experimental or animal models, andThe nature, consistency and quality of the data source.Challenge, as always, is to separate a potential safety signal from the "noise" Slide 8 Disease vs. Product RegistriesProduct RegistriesDisease Registries Provide large, systematic data collection for target populations of interestCan provide background rate of events of interestMay be more likely to be successful in collecting unbiased, interpretable long-term safety dataConsiderations: Inclusion/exclusion criteriaInternal and external comparator groupsAnalysis planning incorporating possible sources of biasStaff training and availability of systematic follow-up Slide 9 Effects Observed in Larger Populations over TimeRegistries well suited to identify effects only observed in large and diverse population over an extended period of timeTo ensure validity of the inferences made, when designing a registry for the purposes of safety consider: Size of the registryCharacteristics of the enrolled populationDuration of follow-upDescribing safety outcomes from observational studies in statistical terms is not always straightforward How is the "expected" rate calculated?"Rule of three" sometimes helpful as a means for "estimating the worse case that is compatible with the observed data" Slide 10 General ChallengesRecruiting a meaningful patient populationEvaluating the utility of a registry when the entire population-at-risk has not been included Assess whether patients in the registry are representative of typical patients and what types of patients may be systematically excluded or not enrolled in the registry Slide 11 Defining Exposure and Risk WindowsImportant to collect information on the timing of events (and treatment) in relation diagnosis Use of time windowsOther aspects of product use in the real world: Switching therapies and regimens during follow-upUse of multiple products in combination or in sequenceDose effectsDelayed effectsPatient compliance (i.e., adherence, persistence) Slide 12 Special Conditions: Pregnancy RegistriesProspective data collection remains the best source of meaningful safety data related to pregnancy Pregnant women are usually not included in clinical trial populationsComputerized claims or billing data for pregnancy safety monitoring hampered by: Patients often not presenting early in pregnancyLack of relevant data on other exposures (since these are often unrelated to reimbursement)Difficulty linking maternal and infant records Slide 13 Special Conditions: Orphan DrugsSafety profile at authorization extremely limited (due to small patient populations) and post-authorization monitoring is likely requiredDiseases are often fatal, so natural history when treated is unknown Difficult to disentangle the effects of the product from those of the ongoing disease Slide 14 Special Conditions: Controlled DistributionRegistries may be part of REMS/controlled distribution in the U.S. All patients treated in registry - cannot otherwise obtain access to the treatmentLooking for a known AE or risk factor, collecting data specifically relatedPrimary focus is usually prescribing controls (not safety), data elements are usually minimal, which can limit their utility for analysisIn Europe, differing national legislation makes controlled distribution more difficult - Registries are more often voluntary Slide 15 Special Conditions: Medical DevicesSafety monitoring important because of widespread and long-term useChallenges: Identifying appropriate practitioners and obtaining medical records for devices not covered by insuranceStudying devices that are easily attached/detached by the patient (i.e. hearing aids) Slide 16 Registries Designed for Purposes other than SafetyComparative effectivenessNatural disease historyData collection in support of national coverage decisions or quality improvement effortsMay gather and report AE data, but may not be able to reliably detect all events Must collect a wide range of data from patients to try to catch any possible eventsMay allow ad hoc data pooling Slide 17 Potential Obligations in Reporting Safety IssuesKey questions: What is the role of registries not designed for safety purposes to look for AEs?What are the obligations to further investigate and report these findings?Registries designed for safety assessment should have a plan in place for detecting the signal of interest, how to handle unanticipated events and what and how any such events will be reported to appropriate authoritiesAn incidental findings plan may be requested by IRB prior to approvalAll registries should address reporting mechanisms for AE information Slide 18 ConclusionRegistries are likely to make strongest contributions through: Detection of novel AEs (as reported by treating physicians) that constitute a signal necessitating further studyEstablishment of registries of pregnant women and other hard to study subpopulations of product usersLinkage of registries with additional data sources such as the Medicare-SEER data linkage Broadening the range of questions that can be addressed beyond the constraints of data collected for a registryConfirming or validating signals generated in other data, such as from automated signal generation in large claims databases Slide 19 THANK YOU! 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Contra Costa Hoopla
Contra Costa is Spanish for the "other coast" across the water from San Francisco. One of the original 27 counties of California, Contra Costa is red wine country. It has the highest percentage of red wine grapes in the state. Due to the high quality of its Mourvedre, Carignane, etc., around the town of Oakley, the region is suddenly called the "Rhone Valley of California."
...Prof. John Baxevanis, Wine Regions of America
Our Contra Costa vineyard is best known for its 100-year-old plot of Mourvedre near Oakley, which represents 85% of the state's supply of this fascinating varietal.
...Fred and Matt Cline of Cline Cellars
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It wasn't always peaches and cream at Cline Cellars. A dozen years ago there was such little interest in Mourvedre that the winery didn't generate sufficient funds to bottle the 1987 vintage. Yet, two years later the Rhone Rangers started to stir, and sales soon shot through the roof. If you want to taste what caused all the excitement, here is the latest bottle my panel enjoyed.
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New Lori Meeks Maymester Course on Buddhist Literature
Dear Religion Majors and Minors,
I am excited to offer a Maymester version of REL 134 this spring, May 21-June 19, 2014. This course will take place in Los Angeles but will feature a series of field trips to Buddhist sites throughout the greater Los Angeles area. To register for the course, choose "REL 134: Introduction to Buddhist Literature" (here: http://web-app.usc.edu/soc/20141/rel). There is no formal application process, but you should feel free to contact me with any questions your might have. I hope to see some of you in May! And please spread the word to friends or classmates who may be interested, too. We can enroll up to 50 students in the course.
Many thanks, Lori M.
REL 134g/Introduction to Buddhist Literature: Ancient Scriptures and Contemporary Buddhist Life
Explore Buddhist Thought and Practice in Southern California
Instructor: Associate Prof. Lori Meeks
Dates: May, 2014:
What roles do scriptures—or religious texts—play in contemporary religious life? Westerners first learning about an unfamiliar religious tradition often begin by studying the tradition's most sacred texts. Scriptures provide a good starting point for learning about a religious community, but even the closest investigation of scripture provides only partial knowledge. To understand the role that scriptures play in a particular religious tradition, we need to investigate the dynamics between text, interpretation, and practice. What do Buddhists do that identifies them as Buddhists, and how do these practices relate to sacred texts? Through what processes have Buddhist communities recorded, transmitted, and reinterpreted their teachings? And finally, how do Buddhist communities make sense of and use scriptures today?
This course is two-pronged. Part of the week will be devoted to lecture and discussion sections. In these meetings you will learn about the history of Buddhist literature and will perform close readings of the tradition's most fundamental texts. During the remainder of the week, we will embark on fieldtrips to Buddhist temples and will interact with local Buddhist nuns, monks, ministers, and lay followers. On these trips you will discover how contemporary Buddhist communities understand, use, and interpret ancient scriptures as they engage with twenty-first-century American society.
In addition to our group field trips, you will also work with a small group of peers on a final research project in which you investigate the use of scripture at a particular community or set of communities. Together with your group (and under the guidance of the instructor and teaching assistant), you will make at least four independent site visits to collect data and perform interviews. Your group will present a short, preliminary report to the class at the beginning of week three and will present a final report on the last day of class.
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5. Top with peppers, bratwurst, and cheese.
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Sunday, 15 July 2012
As if this altogether extraordinary - not to say unique - church was not enough, there was more to come, notably the great Arts and Crafts church of All Saints at Brockhampton... But that's enough churches for now - and don't worry, I shan't be going church crawling again next weekend. That's Brockhampton below, and it really has to be visited - no photographs, especially of the interior, really do it justice. Incredibly, a replica of Brockhampton church has been built on the 21st floor of a building in Osaka, Japan, where it's a very popular wedding venue. Funny old world.
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HooDoo ski area is opening for its 75th season on Friday Dec. 7.
Hoodoo's Easy Rider, Manzanita, and Ed chair lifts will be operating on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with many groomed trails open for guests to enjoy.
The Big Green and Hodag lifts, along with the Autobahn Tubing Park will remainclosed until more snow falls.
Hoodoo Ski Area is located at the summit of Santiam Pass, 20 miles west of Sisters.
Go to Hoodoo.com for daily conditions, snowfall and web cams for up to the minute images of Hoodoo.
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The Mexican Wrestling Game
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In areas such as sport, entertainment, and the arts, the best conflicts have goodies and baddies. Wrestling, more than any other sport, has endless opportunities for goodies and baddies because it has a narrative. It's a serial. There are characters, with backstories, there is love and hate and wright and wrong.
In Lucha Libre, much of this is epitomised and characterised by the distinct styles or types that all male and female Luchadores (wrestlers) fall within: Technico, Rudo and Exotico. Lucha Libre also has 'Minis' who are a mix of midgets and particularly short wrestlers. Each style has its own code of conduct, physical style of wrestling and cultural appeal. Tell me more you say? Well read on luchador.
Technico: these are the good guys. They play by the rules, respect the crowd and get the girl. Technicos are physically slim and lean rather than the muscle-bound wrestlers you see in modern western wrestling. They are also technically accomplished athletes and tend to rely on high flying, skillful and graceful moves.
Rudo: no prizes for guessing that these are the bad guys. Generally much bigger in appearance, more physical in style, they also break whatever rules they need to, will abuse the referee and the crowd and generally make a nuisance of themselves.
Exotico: camp?/gay?/pro-gay?/anti-gay? - there is mixed response to the exotico luchador - they spend as much time in the ring chasing, slapping and ass grabbing as they do fighting, but while often bordering on the ridiculous, they aren't ridiculed. They often win, are an important part of the narrative and have some kick-ass moves.
The Minis aren't necessarily a fighting code, as they are defined mostly by their physical prowess, and some are goodies and others baddies - but they too have their own moves and following.
Many characters have swapped from technico to rudo in their career as part of a larger story, so it's worth pointing out that roles and styles are very fluid. What is true, is that the crowd always know who is who - there is nothing vague or ambiguous, and it's one of the main drivers of the action in the ring.
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My Favorite Way to Seed a Pomegranate
If you've ever whacked a cut open pomegranate with a wooden spoon or fumbled around with it under water, then you know extracting those lovely seeds (also called arils) is a messy endeavor. But it doesn't have to be this way! Read on for my favorite way to extract the arils from a pomegranate!
Pomegranates are a beautiful fall-to-winter fruit, delicious and full of antioxidants, too. You can buy the juice and packages of arils at many grocery stores, but I prefer purchasing the whole fruit for freshness. Plus, they look gorgeous sitting in a bowl on my kitchen table until I'm ready to use them.
My favorite way to extract the arils from a pomegranate is best demonstrated in the homemade video, shown below. It's similar to the one demonstrated in the picture above but with a few important modifications. What I like about this method is that she is careful to never cut into one of the seeds with her knife. Cutting a cone shape from the top and carefully slicing the bottom are key.
The video only shows opening the pomegranate (in order to eat the arils directly from the fruit.) If you want to remove the arils to use in salads and other delightful things, gently break them away from their white membrane. If they're a little too attached, a bowl of warmish water seems to help soften the pith up enough to complete the task. The pith will float to the top of the water and can easily be skimmed away.
What's your favorite method? Do you whack your pomegranate and if so, how in the world do you keep yourself and everything around you clean?
Related: Seasonal Spotlight: Pomegranate
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I used to help my ex mother-in-law get the seeds ou of pomegranates for making jelly and we would lightly cut through the skin, split them open and put them under water in a large bowl while we gently removed the seeds. It keeps your hands clean and the juice from getting everywhere.
Thank you for spreading the word on this method of opening pomegranates. This is exactly how my mom taught me to eat pomegranates and it works beautifully! I cringe every time I hear about people whacking their pomegranates or putting the fruit underwater!
Wow, I had no idea! Nature is so amazing. :) Thanks for sharing...
i'm a whacker. i use a deep bowl to keep the splash to a minimum.
I cut it in half and take the good (the arils) with the bad (red juice everywhere!).
Yes, I have always just cut and let the juice fly! But this is brilliant! Thanks for sharing!
Holy cow!
I've had a pomegranate on my counter for a couple of days and have been dreading the inevitable bloodbath. Quelle revelation!! I now have a bowlful of seeds and an un-splattered kitchen!
This is right up there with "Peel a whole head of garlic in 10 seconds" for usefulness. We love pomegranates, but I've been guilty of seed murder for years now. No longer...
@Trish: I agree completely. This method is way too fussy for me, not to mention the video itself was irritating (that flat monotone!).
Okay wait!? The seeds are still attached!! I thought this would be a lot more useful... I can expose the seeds easily, but getting them out without the white pulp all over the place is the challenge for me.
Or maybe I'm just doing it way wrong... any tips?
I love the underwater method. I cut carefully into the "crown" with a large knife, then turn the knife to crack it. I then submerge the whole thing in tepid water to remove the seeds. The seeds sink, the pith floats. It has saved my kitchen ceiling.
In my family, we roll the pomegranate on the counter, crushing the seeds inside while preserving the skin intact. Then we cut or bit a tiny whole and suck the juice out. Usually there's some skin breakage and the juice squirts out, but it's part of the fun.
instead of peeling just squish them and roll them around on the kitchen counter. then go to the sink bite in squeeze and suck! FRESH POMEGRANATE JUICE! and its pretty fun. my mom and i do it with the first few pomegranates of the year
This was great! The neatest, fastest way we have ever opened a pomegranate. Thank you!
The juice not too bad, I just ate one 4 the first time, I'm 35 in Florida, got this and a passion fruit from a grocer, cut it once with a knife, the sections peel out easy, take the popcorn seed shaped red things and it takes an hour there are so many. Sweet cranberry flavor. The rind is bitter take a bite and once ur no longer curious toss it. The juice is sparing, eat the seeds for their sweet flavor. I like it pretty much.
Thanks for posting by the way more people need to get this and taste it.


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An earlier and smaller study in children also had positive results: Kids who were given acupuncture twice a week for eight weeks had fewer symptoms and more symptom-free days than those who received a sham treatment. However, these are preliminary studies. Experts say that we need more research with better evidence before the effects of acupuncture on nasal allergies will be clear.
In recent years, experts have become much more aggressive in treating allergies. While the standard approach was once all about easing the symptoms of allergies, Rakel says things have changed.
"When someone with an allergy comes in to see us, the first thing we do is try to figure out what's causing it," he says. "Suppressing the symptoms isn't enough -- we want to find out why the symptoms are occurring and, ideally, resolve the issue."
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Yeah It's Cool, But It's Only A Marlin
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During the summer months, when literally nothing is going on except baseball, strange sports seemingly start to pop out of the woodwork.
It's not that they haven't been around before, it's just that you're finally noticing them because they have less competition. Either that or it's because they're so weird, you just can't help but notice them.
This sport would be one of the later. It's hell, damn, awesome, rad, barehanded helicopter fishing!
There's nothing that I can see that suggests this video is fake. It's pretty simple. You fly a guy out over the ocean, then have him dive straight into the water and have him wrestle an enormous marlin.
I only have two questions about this.
1. How is this legal?
2. How much do I have to pay this guy to go against a thresher shark?
By the way, the team's next plan is to try this on lions in the Serengeti. I predict that'll go just as well. Because they're professionals.


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Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off the oranges, and remove the peel and pith. Slice the peeled fruit crosswise into B-inch rounds, and remove any seeds. Transfer slices to a large bowl, and combine with jicama and spinach. Toss with the vinaigrette, and serve immediately.
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iPhone Mounter for Mac is a tool to help you move files between your iOS device and your Mac without having to use iTunes. Since the iOS platform only natively interacts with Mac through iTunes, there are quite a few limitations, including how to move files like music, movies, and books between the devices. This app allows you to do it, manually, as you would with an external hard drive and it both speeds up transfers and eases backups.
When you open the app for the first time, you'll see a familiar interface, modeled after iTunes, showing you the total space used by each type of file on your device. After plugging in your iOS device, you can see the files on there, start moving them, and then interact with them to see what is available. Options are available to move files to or from an iOS device and it all works fairly seamlessly within the interface provided by the app. There aren't too many extra buttons, so the interface works well even if you don't have a high level of technical knowledge, and all of the transfers are fairly quick.
For those who have a lot of files on their iOS device or who want to move things quicker between devices without having to jump through the hoops offered by iTunes, iPhone Mounter for Mac is a useful app. There are other more powerful iPhone backup and mounting apps out there, but this is one of the easiest to use; and while it is $25.95 for the full version, it's free to try. It's overall a decent, effective app for what it offers.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of iPhone Mounter for Mac 2.0.2.
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175 Makers of History: Saralyn Chesnut
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First full-time director, Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Life
Saralyn Chesnut became the first full-time director of Emory's Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life in January 1993.
That July, the phrase "sexual orientation" was added to Emory's Equal Opportunity Policy; in 1995, Emory became one of only two universities in the South to offer benefits to same-sex partners of employees not legally married.
Chesnut also helped establish Emory's annual Pride Banquet, Safe Space program, and a speakers bureau, and brought National Coming Out Day to campus. Raised in a Southern Baptist family in Tifton, Georgia, Chesnut came to Atlanta in the 1970s and has been an active voice in the LGBT community for more than four decades.


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The United States, Canada, Brazil, Switzerland, Great Britain, Israel, Jamaica, Greece, Cyprus, Japan, Madagascar and Cameroon…and those were just some of the countries represented at the Field Day last Friday, June 10.
West School students spent the day decked out in their adopted country's colors and competed in a number of activities in this Olympic style athletic event.
Students kindergarten through second grade competed in the morning, while the older students had their turn in the afternoon.
All the games, from fill-the-bucket to kickball had one thing in common: teamwork.
"[They're] all team building games," explained Matt Bernstein, the physical education teacher at the West. "You cannot do one game without someone else helping."
The Olympic-style Field Day is the brainchild of Bernstein. He has run the program for the last two years at the West, and for a year at the South School before that.
Each classroom is assigned a country. There are a number of stations being run at once, and as each class moves from one station to the next, they march there waiving their country's flag.
Aside from the Field Day games, Bernstein said the students work for two months designing their team shirts and flags. The students also learn about their country and present facts about their country at the start of the Field Day.
"It's a day to come together, to understand how important every single person is," Bernstein said. "You find that out by team unity."
Take a look at photos from the Field Day in the media gallery above. Special thanks to Matt Bernstein for providing the captions.


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The Seahawks had one pick in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft today and used it to select LSU running back Spencer Ware.
The 5-foot-10, 229-pound Ware was the 26th pick in the round, and No. 194 overall. The Seahawks also selected LSU cornerback Tharold Simon in the fifth round.
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The awesome people at [[http://dhingana.com|Dhingana]] have released a cool new [[http://www.dhingana.com/360widget|widget]] to add to your blog/website. If you haven't ever heard of Dhingana before, here's your chance to see whats the fuss all about right here from this blog. The widget enables you to explore and listen to the top 10 songs in pretty much all genres in Indian music.
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Tom Adams' surreal, gorgeous artwork for the first edition of Robert Markham's Colonel Sun.
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Bon Jovi Named Billbaords Top Touring Act of 2010!
(New York, NY – December 14, 2010) -- The year-end results are in and Bon Jovi has again been named the #1 worldwide touring act of 2010, according to Billboard. The iconic band has scored the top-grossing spot for the second time in just three years, an achievement that only Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and The Grateful Dead have earned. Previously, the band's "Lost Highway Tour" was named the #1 tour of 2008. Nearing three decades of an incredible career, Bon Jovi shows no sign of slowing down. Their recent Greatest Hits collection debuted atop charts around the world and the band will continue their series of live dates well into 2011.
Bon Jovi's "The Circle Tour," which began in February 2010, sold out stadiums and arenas around the world to the tune of 1.5 million fans in attendance and grossed more than $146 million. The U.S., Canadian, and UK legs of the tour were promoted by AEG Live and included four sold-out shows to inaugurate New Meadowlands Stadium; a 12-night sold-out residency at London's 02 Arena; and multiple-night stands in several other major cities.
As Jon Bon Jovi explained to Billboard "we've had five albums in this decade, we've toured every one, and people came back every time. It says something for the band and the production and the performance that people feel they're getting their money's worth, especially in this economic downturn...History speaks for itself. Numbers don't lie."
Bon Jovi's top-grossing world tour dates have been promoted by AEG Live in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Additional promoters around the world include Water Brothers (Rock n' Rio Madrid, Peru, Costa Rica), Bob Reiche (Royal Beach Festival Holland), Gérard Drouot Productions (France), Live Nation (select U.S. markets), Time for Fun (Brazil, Argentina, Chile), and Ocesa (Mexico).
The band is currently closing out 2010 with dates in Japan (Udo Artists), New Zealand and Australia (Dainty Consolidated Entertainment) and will return to the road in February 2011 with dates in the U.S., Canada and throughout Europe. Tickets are on sale now and additional concerts in New York, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Pittsburgh, and Dublin have already been added, due to popular demand (full itinerary at BonJovi.com/Tour).
Bon Jovi Greatest Hits (Island Def Jam Music Group) recently debuted at #1 around the world and on the Billboard European Chart, with the band's three-decade-spanning retrospective charting higher and selling more copies in its first week than their 1994 Cross Road release, which has sold more than 21 million copies to date. Bon Jovi Greatest Hits debuted in the Top 5 in over 20 markets around the world—including the U.S., where it is the #1 charting rock release—as well as the UK, Germany, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, New Zealand, Argentina and Korea. The album entered the charts at #1 in Japan, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Sweden, Portugal, and Mexico. Bon Jovi Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Collection includes the brand new song and latest hit single, "What Do You Got?," which is also one of the four brand new tracks —"What Do You Got?," "The More Things Change," "No Apologies," and "This Is Love, This Is Life"— that were written and recorded specifically for inclusion in this compilation.
Globally, the Grammy® Award-winning band has sold more than 120 million albums, and performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans. For more information on all things Bon Jovi, visit www.BonJovi.com.


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Potatoes, potatoes, and more potatoes. Perfect! And delicious. Love this place.
Smoked Gouda, NY Cheddar, carmelized onions, and greens. Priceless!
Sweet and spicy rice with shrimp. Dang, this was the best. I could not stop eating it. Must return to the restaurant soon.
Light spice with a smooth broth with shrimp and lemongrass. Fantastic! I had a small bowl, but if I could order a large bowl and take it home, it would be heaven in a take away package!
I try not to eat fried foods, but I could not resist this dish. So, amazing. Who knew bananas could be crispy?!
This was the best Lobster roll I ever had. It was light, and the coleslaw was divine.
Fresh tomato, basil and garlic on this pizza. I have to order it at least once a month after I have been eating healthy for awhile. Such a treat!
This was so tasty! I went with my friend because he was visiting and we both loved the food. I like the spicy BBQ sauce they have on the table. It was so good. I normally eat healthy, but had a little fun while my friend was visiting. Next day, I was back to healthy eating. A little BBQ never hurt anyone! :-)
The lobster roll with lemon squeezed over it was delicious. The bread bowl with clam chowder was fantastic. Not healthy food, but a great treat, which we walked off by exploring the city of Boston. #lobster #chowder
I love Japanese food and this place did it so right. My scallops and shrimp were tender and the rice and veggies were so flavorful. Gotta go back to this restaurant next time I visit my friend in Maryland again. Also, the decor of the restaurant is top notch. Great experience.
House salad with a light ginger dressing. Clear Soup made with chicken and beef broth and topped with scallions and mushrooms. Both of these were so good. The soup had some crunchy onions garnishing it, which were fabulous.


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The hospital industry is "ramping up its lobbying to convince the debt law's super committee to shy away from Medicare and Medicaid payment cuts, urging its members to ask the panel to embrace alternatives such as medical liability reform, a hike in the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67, limits on brand-name drug companies from entering 'pay for delay' agreements and a revamp of cost sharing for Medicare Parts A and B," Inside Health Policy's Rachana Dixit reports. The industry — which stands to profit from some of these Medicare changes — sent out an "alert" on Friday offering lawmakers a menu of alternatives to cutting reimbursement rates to hospitals, including: "impose an excise tax on employment-based health care coverage above certain limits beginning in 2014 instead of 2018; establish a single combined deductible for Part A and Part B along with a 20 percent co-insurance; increase the basic Part B premium from 25 percent to 35 percent; impose a copay for each of the first 20 days of care in a skilled-nursing facility equal to 5 percent of the inpatient deductible; impose a federal excise tax of 3 cents per 12 ounces of 'sugar-sweetened' beverage; and place dual eligibles into Medicaid managed care."
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Nicholas F. Jones
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My areas of expertise, specialization, and current interest are Greek and Latin languages, textual criticism (including Greek epigraphy), historiography, social history, Greek comedy, and gender studies. Nearly all my work—teaching and research alike—is essentially textual. Subject areas correspond approximately to my current affiliations with the Programs in Cultural Studies (with which I am the departmental liaison) and Women's Studies and with the Departments of History and Religious Studies.
In addition to Greek and Latin, I regularly teach lecture classes in Greek history, gender in antiquity, and, with my wife Marilyn Jones, co-teach Mythology in the Ancient World. She, like myself, a product of the University of California at Berkeley (BA Classics 1969, MA Latin 1971), studied at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome during the academic year 1967-1968; and, with me, studied and traveled in Greece during the two academic years 1973-1975 as well.
Most of my research has found its way into books dealing exclusively or in major part with classical Athens. A textbook, Politics and Society in Ancient Greece, joins other titles in the Praeger Series on the Ancient World. Other recent projects include several articles for Oxford's Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome and for the online/print Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Ancient History.
At present, I am engaged full time as one of a dozen editors and more than a hundred contributors at work on Brill's New Jacoby, an English-language re-edition (Greek text, translation, and commentary) of Felix Jacoby's Die Fragmente der griechischen Historiker. My contributor's assignment comprises 37 writers on Athens, including the major "Atthidographers" Androtion and Philochoros. All but the latter two have been uploaded or are in the final stages of editorial review. Apollodoros of Athens has also been added to my assignment, bringing the Greek to nearly 250 Jacoby pages. My editorial responsibilities extend over Athens, the Peloponnese, Aegean islands, and the Asia Minor seaboard. I expect to be working full time on the BNJ through my final deadline of July 31, 2015 and beyond.
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- Public Organization in Ancient Greece. A Documentary Study, Philadelphia: Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society 1987
- Ancient Greece: State and Society, Prentice Hall 1997
- The Associations of Classical Athens: The Response to Democracy, Oxford University Press 1999
- Rural Athens Under the Democracy, University of Pennsylvania Press 2004
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It has been a few weeks since I updated my blog and I am sorry. I just have had a hard time navigating my feelings as well as my sister's. Although writing about my sister's illness helps me deal with what she is going through, I am not going through it and she deserves as much privacy and time to deal with things as she wants.
I have been hesitant over the last couple of weeks to share some of the things that are going on with her because of the fear I was invading her privacy. However, after talking things over with her and my brother-in-law, I feel a lot better.
As I mentioned in my last few entries, Barb was doing extremely well with her chemo treatments. Yes, she was feeling the after effect of the chemicals, but she was told the tumor was shrinking, we were all happy and encouraged. Then last week happened. She has had a setback.
As she explained to me, when you are going through chemo, the first half of the treatments, doctors give you the HEAVY DUTY STRONG chemicals that aggressively attack the tumor and shrink it so it can be removed. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix said the treatments were working, the tumor was half its size.
The problem is your body can't continue to take the harsh chemicals, so doctors switch it up to chemicals that still do the job but are less harmful to your body. Unfortunately, once doctors switched Barbra to the new chemo treatment, the tumor reacted aggressively. Doctors said in one weeks time, the tumor had grown back to its original size. Think about that! In one week it wipe out the progress that was made in 6-8 weeks.
Doctors told Barb that last week. They said she would likely have to remove one of her breasts and they wanted to do it two days after they told her. I got the news at work while I was on my way to a story. My parents called and told me what was happening. Needless to say, I was devastated.
I felt HORRIBLE that my sister would face such an invasive and intrusive procedure. I had trouble holding back my emotions, I couldn't focus. I wanted to give Barbra a call but I didn't know what to say. When I finally did I was shocked and taken back by how strong and upbeat she sounded. She obviously didn't want to lose her breast, but she said if it gets rid of the cancer, and keeps her from having to go through Chemo again, she was all for it. I honestly can't imagine how Barb does it. How does she remain so upbeat and strong? Her faith, family, friends and belief in self. I wound up chatting with Barb for awhile. She actually made ME feel better! Huh? Aren't I the one who is supposed to support her? I'm terrible! But just as I was starting to feel better, I learned some more bad news a few days later. Doctors told Barb they were going to remove both her breasts and they would do it right before Christmas. Can you say BLOW TO THE GUT? Once again I felt the weak and empty inside. Not only was she going to lose both breasts, but they plan to do it Wednesday December 21. She'll get out of the hospital on Christmas eve. Fortunately my parents will be there to love and support her, my brother-in-law and my niece.
This is a tough time for us now, but our faith is strong. We understand that while the surgery is a tough thing, it is the best way to ensure Barb remains cancer free.
Thank you to all the people who continually ask about my sister. You have no idea how much it means to me and my family. Thank you also for all the well wishes and most importantly, the prayers. They help and work.
Check out the pictures I added to the blog as well. It was Barb's last night out with the "twins" before her surgery. I know I am biased, but I think she looks STUNNING AND GORGEOUS!!
I have also included a link to Barb's blog. It's a good read, better than mine. Check it out.
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The Proposal (2009)
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26 of 39 Readers' Reviews
June 25th, 200910:08 pm
She should have opened the review with "Betty White isn't funny," so we'd all know that she's the wrong person to review this movie -- or, maybe, anything.
Sure, the mechanics of the script were occasionally pretty clumsy, and some of the gags were the result of improbable set-ups -- surely she could have purchased more appropriate footwear the minute she knew what she'd have to deal with in Alaska, but running around in her heels is, um, funnier. And why is she, of all people, not wearing a life jacket in the second boat scene?
But I -- a straight male -- was laughing all the way through, as was most of the predominantly female matinee audience.
— TE, Los Angeles CA
June 20th, 200910:57 am
To be honest I had no expectations... I was surprised. It is really funny
— IB, New York
June 22nd, 20099:25 pm
The Proposal was good. Thought Ryan Reynolds was terrific. Sandra B. looked fabulous and told a good story. Critics can be mean about movies the public likes. Too bad, it is going to make a lot of money, AND make people feel entertained. The news is ugly, films take you away for a while. Go and see this movie. Betty White is very funny. So is Ramone!
— Maureen, Friday Harbor, WA
June 24th, 20098:32 pm
Why is it so shocking to Ms. Dargis that "at 44 Sandra Bullock still has an amazing body." She complains about sterotypes in Hollywood, while promoting one herself. I'm 47 and I look and feel better than most women in their 20's. What does she expect? All women over 40 have to be frumpy, droopy or fat? Get over it, Ms. Dargis.
— Denise62, Oakland CA
June 22nd, 20099:25 pm
If this were a TV sitcom, I would change the channel. It was sophomoric. It was written on a level that one might expect from a high-school student making an attempt at writing. I was relieved at the end . . .that the movie was over.
— zees, Wellington, FL
June 21st, 20099:48 pm
That Ms. Dargis can say anything negative about Betty White is the first tip-off that something's not quite right about this review. In fact the movie was charming. Obviously it isn't the most original film of the year, but who honestly expects that from a romantic comedy starring Ms. Bullock and Mr. Reynolds? Perhaps it hasn't occurred to Ms. Dargis that the reason this movie (which has thus far grossed $34.1 million in its opening weekend) is a retread is because people like the cliches of romantic comedies. Several million dollars worth of people, in fact. It doesn't have to be violent, crude, or abstruse (read indie) to be a good movie. And that Ms. Dargis is convinced that Ms. Bullock's role is automatically bad because for once someone cast a woman as the career-obsessed workaholic instead of a man betrays her reverse sexism. One of the few legitimate complaints I see is that there was too little character development - for both the lead and supporting actors. That said, it was certainly a pleasant enough way to spend an afternoon.
— Joe, Los Angeles
June 21st, 200911:26 am
I'm not surprised that moviegoers like this film more than movie critics. It's not a great film- it's a comfortable film. Yes, we know the story but we also enjoy how it's told and we leave the theatre feeling happy. Sometimes that's all we need.
— mhf, Houston TX
June 23rd, 20098:35 pm
I found The Proposal to be very funny, while the audience also laughed throughout and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I am very much looking forward to Ms. Bullock's next release, which, from the previews I've seen, appears to make even better use of her comedic talents.
— Andy Hain, Carmel, CA
June 30th, 20099:38 pm
Sometimes I go to the movies to have fun and I came out of the theatre satisfied. It is excellent comedy without slap stick. This movie does what it is suppose to do, make you happy. If wish we had more of it.
— Peter H., NYC
June 22nd, 20093:22 pm
This was a formula movie, but I loved every minute. The cast was great. There were many funny moments and touching ones as well. I recommend it. Betty White, Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock were super.
— Felipe, Chicago
June 20th, 200910:32 am
Proposal capsulated tired snatches from movies past. Support cast members were sadly denied opportunity to develop their roles and strut their stuff. This movie proceeded awkwardly from one stitched together scene after another, reminiscent of a badly put-together quilt.
Gorgeous, talented Ryan Reynolds carried the movie well enough to get you through, while we were able to feast our eyes on Sandra Bullock looking delicious, yet reduced to her same familiar routines.
— Carol, Highlands Ranch, CO
June 20th, 200910:30 am
There are times you go to the movies to get away from reality, other times you go to find the reality you live in. Seeing The Proposal today provided neither, really, because escapism like this is the kind you know right away is somewhat manipulative, somewhat cheesy and therefore, is your basic two hours of Hollywood pretty boy (Ryan Phillips) and still pretty, still "got it" comedic actress Sandra Bullock.
We knew going in it would be the classic "first you hate her, then you take her back to meet your quaint Alaskan family, she cries over never having had all you have in your life, you melt, and now you love her". Of course, you also know, it will NOT end badly, meaning there is no way Sandra B. is going to end up back in O Canada land (the initial threat is to deport her hence the quickie nuptials with her boy toy).
Anyway, it's truly not a bad way to spend an afternoon and, since we used movie passes, we only spent $5.50 on a diet coke and felt quite satisfied with the whole thing! It will most likely do well at the box office, hence there will probably be a sequel or two in the future. That is something I probably would NOT pay to see.
— Cyndia S., CT
July 27th, 20099:46 pm
Whatever the cinematic limitations, I think Bullock and Reynolds are very believable and the gradual transformation of their relationship convincing. What the criticism misses is that stereotypes are based in reality. Strong women get isolated. Andrew is just the right mix of tender and strong.
— msm, Boston
July 2nd, 20099:09 pm
Sure, I knew from the previews what the whole thing was about, a couple of times during it even said what was going to happen before it did. But I'm a big Sandra Bullock fan so was willing to spend the money to see it in the theater (which is huge for me in this economy!). The biggest surprise though was Ryan Reynolds. He was cute and funny and well worth the money we spent to see the movie. Great foil for Sandra Bullock, even if the premise of the movie has been done before over and over. We thought it was great and laughed out loud quite a few times. And of course, Betty White is always a hoot! Have to agree with another poster, though...probably wouldn't waste the money on sequels (like the one to Miss Congeniality...bad!), but we don't begrudge what we spent on this one, even with the out of control prices of concessions.
July 1st, 20099:39 pm
Now this is what I call a funny, feel good movie. I definitely would see it again. Sandra makes the story believable. They were a great pick for this movie.
— ladybug, la
June 30th, 20091:41 am
Sure this is a plot line similar to many romantic comedies, but there is a twist. Basically stated, a man and woman who cannot stand each other are forced into a situation where they must spend a large quantity of time together within a short period, and without a doubt they fall for each other.
It's not a shocker, but it's done in its own unique way (at least unique to this summer). Both lead actors delivered comedic roles believable to their personalities. Even Betty White had moments in which I found her admorable and cookie without being perverse.
There were a few scenes that were laugh-out funny, including the "naked" scene which had been overplayed in the previews. Although, this may not make it into my top ten, I would enjoyed it and would see it again.
Also, it was nice to have eye into Alaska. It was an awe inspiring landscape, and it sparked vacation planning interest.
— Emma Z., NY
June 21st, 200911:33 am
I think the "critics" are jaded these days. My friend says they only like violence, angst, perversion, explicit sex. So glad I read other reviews and went ahead to see this clever, very funny, well-acted, romp. Some really good lines, some creative "cliches", creative twists on similar scenarios. Planning to see it again on a big screen, before DVD. Bullock knows how to pick good material as a producer. We need movies like this today.
— Sancy, Connecticut
July 23rd, 20099:17 pm
If you're planning on going for this movie - don't look for a story...you won't find much of one.
I wouldn't really classify the movie as a romantic comedy...but it makes for an excellent slapstick comedy!
It has a great cast in Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock and Betty White - who really deliver the laughs...
So if you're looking for a mindless comedy to take the edge of a stressful week - this is it! :)
— Melanie F., Dubai
July 13th, 20099:11 pm
Once I got past the sappy, predictable, and lame story line, I had found myself laughing a lot and enjoying this fun flick.
— M. Snoke, Indianapolis
June 30th, 20091:36 am
I watched it expecting it to be a bit boring and I was wrong, I was entertained throughout the whole thing and the best thing about the movie is that you can see the "romantic comedy" factor developing without it being cheesy, that why I loved the most, I will buy it once it comes out on dvd.
— Misspr, Pensacola, Florida
June 22nd, 20099:10 pm
While I really love Sandra Bullock, the script writers are obviously young male cretins who know nothing of how a "formulaic" romance movie is supposed to flow. The Ryan Reynold's character is mean and self serving, Ms. Bullok's character is defined by mean sprited office e-mails and Ms. Dargas is utterly correct about Betty White. The Latino gay stripper/preacher is several obligatory sterotypes rolled into one, all of which are pretty offensive.
Still, there are moments that are really funny and the leads are attractive people. The fact that it was number 1 at the box office this weekend indicates that folks are really desperate for decent movies, too bad there aren't more of them out there.
— judithj1, Albany, NY
July 27th, 20099:46 pm
The movie is a maudlin mess, Sandra Bullock is very good, but Ryan Reynolds is the one to watch. he is very good and made for romantic comedies. The attempt to make Betty White funny was unsuccessful. It is almost as if whoever wrote the script has a bone to pick with Ms White. There must be a behind the scenes story that explains why they allowed such a travesty to remain in the movie.
— tpalmer, Virginia
July 27th, 20099:46 pm
the plot is incredulous and the characters relentlessly cliched ,as well as borrowed from shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW ,where a snotty high flying female editor blackmails her timid and handsome talented P.A. to enter into a paper marriage to avoid deportation from USA ,
yet it is sporadically funny and engaging because of the naturally talented Sandra Bullock who gives the jaded role a vague but definitive tenderness and Ryan Reynolds proves he is the most charming Hollywood male star for routine romantic comedy genre presently .
It has enough embarassing moments and sentiments and stereotypes to drown any shred of intelligence but it does not pretend to be a classy or quality venture and just aims itself to entertain the target audience .
i have always liked bullock and she gave a satisfactory account of herself ,better than her last two movie vehicles and though i wished to dislike the movie i ended up with a smile on my face .
it's best sometimes not to expect anything as you get something in exchange .
both bullock and ryan have interacted well and they hold the lame script up ,though the pristine ALASKAN scenery helps too .
nothing special but not bad either .
— usman khawaja, havering,london,england
July 13th, 20099:38 am
An backwards cliche that was very Predictable up until the end when i felt that she was really going to leave him and go home. I loved every mintue of it.
— Sophia P., NY
June 30th, 20091:36 am
This review struck me as really unfair. Everyone knows going into this movie what is going to happen; Hollywood has created a monster in the form of the romantic comedy genre and most come out formulaic and predictatble. But though this movie was a bit of both, it was still surprisingly original and heartfelt. Even the most cynical of movie-goers should be able to appreciate this well-crafted romantic comedy which couples two charismatic, funny and attractive actors who happen to have great chemistry.
— Rebecca, New Orleans


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Louisville Metro CouncilMinority CaucusMedia AdvisoryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: STEPHEN HAAG, JR.574-1204 / 645-1752 (CELL) Louisville, KY – In an unprecedented action, 15 members of the Metro Council, led by Councilman Brent Ackerson (Democrat) voted to change the rules of the Metro Council to potentially limit the debate on important issues with the vote of a simple majority of the membership of the Metro Council. This change, which was filed on election day, removes protections of any minority group against an overzealous majority by limiting the debate to as little as 90 minutes.
"The Democratic process suffered a severe blow by the actions of Councilman Brent Ackerson and 14 of his colleagues on the Metro Council. The actions by these members to silence the voice of dissent will have a chilling effect on the spirit of cooperation that had persisted within this body. His desire to get retribution will prevent open dialogue and well-intentioned discussion from taking place. In the history of the Metro Council, our meetings have only run longer than midnight on a few occasions. Each time, the debate was hotly contested, and in almost every one of those cases, all or parts of the law were challenged in court at a significant cost to taxpayers." - Minority Caucus Chairman Ken Fleming (District 7)
"In the past years, the Metro Council has matured, putting petty politics aside, in an attempt to address the needs of the people we serve. The sponsors of this rule change have expressed their interest in making this body more like our brethren in Washington DC and Frankfort by imposing rules that sanction a dissenting voice, that is something that I, nor the people of this community should support. The move by members of the Metro Council's Democratic Caucus has fractured this council and will only serve to damage our ability to serve this community." – Budget Vice-Chairman, Kelly Downard (District 16)
"The members of the Minority Caucus would like to thank, Councilman Tom Owen (District 8) as well as Councilwoman Tina Ward Pugh (District 9) who had the courage to speak up in support of the minority opinion. Their efforts to preserve the rights of the minority voice on matters such as spending, accountability and transparency will not be forgotten." – Minority Caucus Vice-Chairman, Kevin Kramer (District 11)
"While the work of the Council is conducted daily, the real results are front and center twice monthly during our Metro Council meetings. By a vote of 15-9 Democratic members of the Metro Council changed a rule that has been in place since the start of merged government. The change they passed will prevent members of the Metro Council from being able to debate issues such as the more than half billion dollar Metro Budget, overbearing regulations or out of control spending for as little as 90 minutes. I am disappointed that a council that has previously acted in such a bi-partisan manner, has been allowed to fall into the partisan mud." – Councilman Jerry T. Miller (District 19)
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