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The co-owner of the company that gave deer-antler spray to Alabama football players contends he saw them using it.
Christopher Key, a part-owner of Alabama-based SWATS, told ESPN.com that he watched approximately five Crimson Tide players use the banned substance in the days leading up to the 2012 BCS national championship game.
"I showed them how to use it," Key said.
The company also provided the substance, which contains the banned IGF-1, to Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, who this week at the Super Bowl has denied using it.
Key claimed that about 20 players bought the spray at a hotel room in New Orleans and that he sold an additional 20 bottles to other Alabama players at an apartment about 10 days before the game against LSU, according to ESPN.com.
The story was first reported by Sports Illustrated. SI.com learned that that former Crimson Tide defensive lineman Quinton Dial made a YouTube testimonial for the product and current players Adrian Hubbard and Alex Watkins also were part of a sales pitch.
Key also said he sold about 20 bottles to LSU players before a regular-season game in 2011 with Alabama and healing hologram chips to Auburn players during the school's national-championship season.
Alabama, LSU and Auburn have tried to get Key to stop using player testimonials.
"But you can't tell me I can't talk to your players," Key said. "We live in a free country."
Alabama issued a statement Tuesday night, saying, "UA has been aware of this situation for some time, and we have monitored this company for several years. They have twice ignored cease-and-desist letters sent by our compliance office."
Key told SI.com that the spray works similar to HGH, stimulating muscle growth and speeding recovery from injuries.
"I'm not trying to get anyone in trouble," Key said, according to ESPN. "The whole idea is to compete without cheating. We're not bad guys."


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Span finds his comfort zone in Washington
Center fielder looks for consistent offense in his second season with the Nats
VIERA, Fla. -- Recently, Nationals outfielder Denard Span called the 2014 season the most important of his career. He wants to show the Nats that he can be consistent at the plate for an entire season.
During the first half of last season, Span was scuffling at the plate, hitting .263 with no home runs and a .320 on-base percentage. After spending five years with the Twins, Span was simply trying to get used to his new team and new league. He was also trying to live up to the high expectations. Span was supposed to be the first true leadoff hitter in Nationals history. But he couldn't get anything going for a long period of time.
Teammate Jayson Werth knows what it's like to join a new team. He, too, had problems his first year with Washington.
"It takes a while to get acclimated, settle in and be yourself," Werth said. "During the second half of the season, he finally got comfortable and he took off. You saw the type of player he was."
Span was one of the best players on the Nationals during the second half, hitting .302. The post All-Star break performance eased his mind, but don't think he was satisfied with what he accomplished. Span simply wants to be the best at everything he does this year.
"I want to come out and remind some people a few things of what I'm capable of doing. I want to remind myself as well," Span said. "I know what I'm capable of doing. It's just a matter of doing it. ... Every time I step on to the field, I want people to recognize me. Flat out simple, I want to be the best."
The up-and-down season at the plate didn't affect his glove last season. Span was arguably the best in baseball -- he didn't make an error in 384 chances, but surprisingly didn't win a National League Gold Glove Award. That award went to Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez, who made five errors in 391 chances.
Span's best defensive game came on Aug. 14, when he made a game-ending catch in a 6-5 victory against the Giants.
On an 0-1 pitch with two outs in the ninth inning, Giants outfielder Hunter Pence surprised the Nats by pulling the ball to left-center field. Span, who was playing in right-center, had to go a long way and made a diving catch to end the game.
Span didn't know he had a shot to catch the ball until he was set to make the dive for it. Pence didn't know the catch was made by Span until he heard the crowd's thunderous applause. Span's grab was one of the best catches in Nationals history.
"I don't know if I've seen a better center fielder defensively," Werth said. "When he got things going with the bat, he got into his rhythm. His knack for putting an at-bat together, it's his own deal. He goes about the game his own way. It's fun to watch."
Asked why his defense never faltered last year, Span said, "I was just mentally strong. I've been through a lot. A lot of it stems from my mom [Wanda Wilson], watching her be a single mom. So I think that inner strength I watched from her carried over to me. I spent 5 1/2 years in the Minor Leagues. It was a roller-coaster ride for me. It wasn't always peaches and cream. I learned how to stay the course and trust in the process of putting in the work and the finished product, at the end of the day, will be what it is supposed to be."
Span is hoping the finished product is enough to stay with the Nationals for a long time. He could become a free agent after next year if the Nats don't pick up his $9 million option. Span said he would be open to a long-term deal.
"I haven't been here too long," Span said. "During my short time here, I enjoy being here. I enjoy the way they run the organization. This is a place I wouldn't mind spending a lot longer than this year or the year after that."

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text: Untouched, off-radar and crying out for exploration, this rugged and remote area marks the northwestern contour of the Wild Atlantic Way. Nature is the star here, from the sheer granite walls of some of Europe's highest sea cliffs at Slieve League, to Northern Lights dancing in clear winter skies. But there's warmth and wit to be found among the vibrant, Irish-speaking community. This is a place that will lift your spirit. Malin Head Malin Head is at the very tip of the Inishowen Peninsula, Ireland's most northerly point. Over millions of years the wild Atlantic has carved dramatic crevices into the rugged headland, such as Hell's Hole – a long, deep, narrow chasm where the swells below churn and roar. About 16km (10 miles) north of the village of Malin is Banba's Crown, named after one of the mythical queens of Ireland, which offers panoramic views of this magnificent coast. Grianán of Aileach Perched on a high hilltop, this imposing stone fort dates back to 1700 BC. Its true origins are unknown but have been linked to the mythical, godlike race known as the Tuatha Dé Danann. Northern Lights To see this stunning natural phenomenon, you need three things: the right solar conditions, clear skies to the north and no light pollution – thankfully, the Inishowen Peninsula has them all. Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium Located in the old coastguard station on Greencastle Harbour, this museum gives a fascinating insight into the area's marine life as well as its emigration story. Fanad Head Fanad Head is a wildly exposed headland. It's also the most northerly point of the beautiful Fanad Peninsula, known for the iconic Fanad Head Lighthouse, as well as stunning scenery and incredible beaches. Watch out for grey seals bobbing in the sea, pretty coves and powerful waves crashing across the rocks, maybe even a breaching whale in the distance. Ballymastocker Strand Once voted the second most beautiful beach in the world (just pipped by a beach in the Seychelles), Ballymastocker is a spectacular stretch of soft golden sands. Doe Castle Built in the 15th century by the Mac Sweeney clan, the Castle is said to have sheltered survivors of the Spanish Armada who were shipwrecked off the rugged coast. Meet the King Tory islanders have elected their own King since the 6th century. Step off the ferry and expect to be met by the king of the island! Slieve League Cliffs The Slieve League Cliffs (or Sliabh Liag in Irish), on the south west coast of County Donegal, are said to be some of the highest and best examples of marine cliffs in Europe. Take in fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay as you head towards the top, where the cliff face of Bunglas rises over 600 metres (1968 feet) above the roaring ocean. Traditional Music Sessions In the world of traditional Irish music pubs, Leo's Tavern in Crolly is legendary. This is the very place where singer Enya grew up and found her love of music. Woven with Magic Donegal Tweed has been hand-woven for centuries using local wool and handmade dyes. Visit Studio Donegal in Kilcar and watch the weavers and spinners at work. Jump Aboard Sail out of Teelin Pier aboard the Nuala Star and you'll get to meet Donegal's marine life up close, including dolphins, whales and even the occasional basking shark. Download our Wild Atlantic Way map. Continue your Wild Atlantic Way journey.


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"A Perceptual Matching Technique for Depth Judgments in Optical, See-through Augmented Reality", IEEE Virtual Reality, Alexandria, Virginia, 03/2006. (322.29 KB),
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When it comes to design, it's never a bad idea to see what Mother Nature has come up with first. After all, she's had a lot more time to perfect her creations than we have. And what could be a better design to steal for a fan than an insect's wing?
It's lightweight and effective at pushing air, and the only tweak needed was to scale it up considerably so someone could justify charging $US50 for it. [Fancy]


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Photographic highlights of Brazil
After a long, cold Canadian winter and 10 difficult days in Salvador, Brazil, I needed a place to recharge. I wound up in Brazil's third most populous...
The Amazon guide raised his hand in the steaming forest and looked at me at the end of a line of six hikers.
If you visit Iguaçu Falls, you should also take time out to pop into the local exotic bird park, Parque das Aves.
My mind is still a jumble of thrilling scenes and unforgettable images after spending two weeks visiting some of the most spectacular gardens and places...
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Donors Receive Legacy Award from Center for BrainHealth
Jane and Henry J. (Bud) Smith received the Center for BrainHealth's Legacy Award.
The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas presented Jane and Henry J. (Bud) Smith with its highest honor, the Legacy Award, on Oct. 9 at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The award is given to individuals whose vision and dedication to brain research enable the center to explore the vast potential of the human mind.
"My goal in creating the Center for BrainHealth was to make a difference in people's lives through innovative research," said Dr. Sandra B. Chapman, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth and Dee Wyly Distinguished University Chair. "Jane and Bud Smith were instrumental in laying the foundation for our future to truly make an impact not only in Dallas, but across the country and around the world. With their leadership, we are on our way to making world brain health a reality."
The Smiths donated the funds necessary to endow a chair for the center's medical science director, Dr. John Hart Jr., and have become actively involved in the center's leadership council.
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"We put much focus on our physical health, which is necessary, but to reach our potential and the next level of performance, we must turn our attention to our brains," said Jane Smith. "The Center for BrainHealth has developed and scientifically proven training and treatment programs to make our brains work smarter and more efficiently – programs that open the door to a new world of opportunity for those diagnosed with brain injury or brain disease."
Bud Smith echoed his wife's sentiments and added that the center helps a variety of people.
"The Center for BrainHealth is helping children who are struggling in school, veterans adjusting to civilian life, people who have had concussions or other brain injuries, and those of us who are simply aging," he said. "Supporting the center is one of the best investments that we have made; every one of us can benefit from strengthening our brains."
Rita and Henry Hortenstine chaired the Legacy Dinner. The host committee included Nancy and Randy Best, Toni Brinker, Ed Cox, Nancy Dedman, Ginny and John Eulich, Gail and Wallace Hall, Susan and Boots Nowlin, Mary Watson, and Wallace Stone.
"Henry and I were very honored to be able to recognize Jane and Bud Smith in such a special way, two great visionaries who invested in the Center for BrainHealth when it was in its infancy," said Rita Hortenstine. "Dr. Chapman demonstrated great courage when she pushed the envelope on brain health research nearly a decade ago, and now the world is trying to catch up."
Past BrainHealth Legacy Award recipients include Dianne Cash, Debbie Francis, T. Boone Pickens, James Huffines, Dee Wyly, Daryl Johnston and Lee Roy Jordan.
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Minnesota Church Won't Investigate Priest
Minnesota Church Won't Investigate Priest
February 11, 2011 9:50 PM
From the Link: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/02/11/minnesota-church-wont-investigate-priest/
Bloggers note: David Jarobe committed suicide because of this. He is one of the suicide victims I have reported on at my blog Voices From the Grave: Suicide Victims of the Catholic Church.
OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — The Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is not planning to investigate a priest from the state who was named in a Facebook posting by a man before he shot himself to death in a Kentucky church parking lot. But a Kentucky diocese plans to continue with its investigation of the man's allegations.
Archdiocese spokesman Dennis McGrath told The Messenger-Inquirer newspaper there was no justification for an investigation into the Rev. William Baer, former rector of St. John Vianney College Seminary at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, where David M. Jarboe had once been a student.
The 23-year-old Jarboe shot himself in the parking lot of Blessed Mother Catholic Church in Owensboro, Ky. on Feb. 3.
His Facebook posting mentioned Baer and two other priests, one of whom he praises, as well as pain as a result of sexual abuse in the church. The Kentucky man didn't accuse a specific priest or other individual of abuse in the note.
"I mean, because he was critical of Father Baer in his Facebook post does not make the giant leap that he was responsible for whatever happened to him," McGrath told the newspaper. "… Father Baer is one of our finest, most popular priests."
McGrath said Baer was well-respected and was instrumental in St. John Vianney College Seminary's growth when he was there.
The "poor bedeviled young man, for him to mention (Father Baer) in the same context with whatever may have happened to him is so unfortunate and so unfair," the archdiocese spokesman said of Jarboe.
Jarboe mentioned three priests in the note. To the first one, whom he identified as Father Fedewa, Jarboe wrote: "Thanks for proving to me what dedicating your life to Christ can be like. Thanks for your service to the Church."
To Baer, "you get no thanks. You are an evil man. Period."
To the third, the Rev. Freddie Byrd, "I forgive you."
Baer, now at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Oakdale, Minn., did not immediately respond to an e-mail request for comment.
Byrd was pastor of Blessed Mother from 1998-2008. According to the diocese's website, he is pastor of St. Peter of Antioch and Sacred Heart parishes in Waverly, Ky.
He declined to comment when reached by the newspaper at the St. Peter of Antioch church rectory Wednesday.
The Diocese of Owensboro announced Monday it is utilizing an independent investigator to examine the allegations made by Jarboe. The Daviess County Commonwealth Attorney's Office has asked the Owensboro Police Department to investigate as well.
The Diocese of Owensboro has been in contact with the Rev. Peter A. Laird, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, McGrath said.


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Accordingly if the devil should say, 'Do not drink,' you should reply to him, 'On this very account, because you forbid it, I shall drink, and what is more, I shall drink a generous amount. Thus one must always do the opposite of that which Satan prohibits. What do you think is my reason for drinking wine undiluted, talking freely, and eating more often, if it is not to torment and vex the devil who made up his mind to torment and vex me.
What an evil man! Clearly this proves that those closet Papists (Reformed In Name Only)—Lutherans are grace-hating man-loving carnal-minded semi-Pelagian reprobates. May God damn all those man-worshipping God-hating Lutherans or any RINO (Reformed In Name Only) Calvinist who quotes from that Satanist Martin Luther.
More proof that Martin Luther is an evil denier of the Gospel of Grace: he brewed his own beer in a place of worship at that—Pure Blasphemous Heresy. Clearly Luther was just trying to be "hip and cool" and "appeal to carnal pagan culture!"
Thankfully we like John MacArthur (P. B. U. H.) take a stand for the Pure Doctrines of the Gospel of Grace and believe that drinking even one drop of alcohol is a sin or even using an alcohol-based mouthwash.


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Fuji is updating their entry-level point and shoot digital camera line with four new J-series models: Fuji J150w, J110w, J100, J15, and J12. According to the rumors, they were up at the Fuji Canada site, but if they were, they ain't now. We do however have some supposed specs, and the prices are said to range from $139 to $199.
Three of the cam's feature 10MP sensors and 5x optical zoom lens. The J150w, J110w, J100 vary otherwise by room range and LCD screen size. With the price range being so close, zoom lens is going to be your main consideration.
The other end of the J-spectrum features two entries, the J15 and the J12, both with 8MP sensor and 3x optical zoom. Smaller zooms and screen sizes round out these lower end entry-level cameras.
Also being thrown about is the advanced compact F60fd. It hasn't shown up on the Fuji site either, however it does appear to be available for $299. The camera features a 12 MP sensor and 3x optical zoom. More feature packed than the others, it incorporates Fuji's face detection technology and is capable of ISO 3200 sensitivity.


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|May 23, 2012, 09:21 AM
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Shooting on Public Lands
Hi, I live in Denver, CO and I was wondering about shooting on public lands. It is my understanding that people can shoot on both National Forest and BLM lands? Is this accurate? Are there other public lands that you can shoot on? Where can I find a map or whatever on where these lands are? Thanks. I really don't like going to ranges.
PS. If anyone else lives in/near Denver and would like to share some local advice please message me.
|May 23, 2012, 09:24 AM
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|May 23, 2012, 10:15 AM
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You can get paper maps at any place selling hunting licenses. There are downloadable versions as well. I used to live on the Western slope - BLM was intermixed with private - there were no postings required - it was up to you to know if you were trespassing or not, so watch that; otherwise find a nice canyon on BLM land and fire away - and please clean up when you're done. Have seen too many slobs shoot up washing machines and TVs and leave them there
|May 23, 2012, 11:45 AM
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Best bet is to contact your local BLM and/or Forest Service office, they will usually point you in the right direction. Also check the websites for your local districts, for the local laws as applied in the area. In general you can shoot on any of the land (Don't shoot the trees), however there are many areas that you cannot, due to classification or special projects etc.
Good Place to Start
|May 23, 2012, 05:08 PM
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You can shoot on most federal land, (and state land here) unless it is close for some wierd reason.
You're best maps can be bought from the USGS
You can also get BLM maps at your BLM office and National Forest/Grass Land maps at your local forest service.
The maps you get localy are normaly 1:100,000 scale. You can get 1:24000 on line for about a dollar a sheet. These low scale maps are better for shooting (and hunting). Mainly because you can use them as a range finder.
Just get a 1:24000 protractor to go with your maps.
Best shooting on public land I've found are deserted gravel pits. (They should be located on the map).
There is one about 2 miles from my house that I can shoot 2000 yards or better. One thing I like about gravel pits is there is less vegitation meaning less chance of fires.
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|May 23, 2012, 11:34 PM
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I work for USFS, you've gotten good advice above. Check in at the local ranger station and get a map, and inquire about closed areas, if any. Don't shoot in or near a developed campground, other campsites, parking area, or on or from or across any road or trail, or into over water. Don't shoot the trees, chipmunks, or without a safe backstop. Pick up all your brass, and don't shoot appliances or bottles, take it all home with you. Don't shoot or possess tracer ammunition, tannerite, or any munition that could start a wildfire. Have a bucket, axe, and shovel, just in case you do.
Sounds like a lot, but just common sense for safety, and when 1,000 people shoot bottles and trees, it really tears up an acre or two of your public land, so that's why the rules are there. It's your public land, so enjoy it and treat it responsibly so your grandkids can do the same thing someday.
|May 24, 2012, 12:34 PM
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I think I have found a mountainous 300 acre parcel sandwiched in between private homes that may be BLM. I am trying to find out who has it. Thanks for all the advice.
|May 24, 2012, 01:26 PM
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Don't forget that there are both federal and state regulations that limit the discharge of firearms near residences, etc.
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|May 25, 2012, 04:53 AM
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In Colorado they have merged the Division of Wildlife with the Parks dept
So,now how this works is,say if you were out on the Pawnee Grasslands,a year ago,the LEO folks who would monitor our activities were more of the DOW sort.We never had any issues,as we took in frames,shot paper,and generated no mess.We were treated as good citizens.
Now,it seems,there are new faces,and they are of the Park Ranger type...not necessarily supportive of shooting sports.Long range shooting does not meet their approval,etc.
I'm sure they would prefer we were birdwatchers on bicycles wearing lycra knickers.
One more thing,this country wants to catch on fire.It will explode into being on fire.
Dry,volatile resinous stuff,Sage burns like gasoline.
I hit a rebar target stake once sighting in at 300 yds once,7mm mag.Target was stapled on cellotex.Is that? Do I see a whisp of smoke in my skope,300 yds away? Yup.I got a bottle of Gatorade down there real quick and put it out,but,scary.Do not forget a cat converter can get hot enough,too.
Generally,you will be able to get to an area to shoot,but you usually will be walking to set up,check targets,etc.Generally,there is no driving off designated roads.
Go into a DOW offoce,where you might apply for permits,etc,they will have pamphlets on "Shooting on Public Lands"
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|June 16, 2012, 10:51 AM
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I also live in Northern Colorado, and to me, a trip out to the Pawnee Grasslands for a day of shooting is like a Caribean vacation for most folks. There are certainly more restrictions on shooting than there were ten years ago, but there are still a lot of acres to share. Since I work rotating shifts, I have days off mid week when there are not a lot of others out there. Go early and/or stay late and enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. The sounds of the coyotes, watch the pronghorns and jack rabbits run full out accross the prarrie. There are some places where shooting is prohibited, often because people have made such a huge mess of the area and left behind everything from TV sets and freezers,to old vehicles. It takes years for the area to recover once its cleaned up. I have never been accused of being a radical enviromentalist, but I enjoy the out of doors and don't want to screw it up.
It is required that you only use paper, cardboard, clay pigeons, or real steel target systems that you take with you when you leave. I would agree that the Rangers we meet out there today are more likely to be the fresh out of college "Greenie" than the guy who would stop and talk to you about guns for 30 minutes, but be respectful, careful, and pick up after yourself. As with any contact with law enforcement, be cooperative, don't argue, and if you feel they are unreasonable, get their name, badge number, vehicle number, document the date, time, and location, and take it up with the District Manager at the office in Fort Collins. Simply put, dont act like a raving lunatic and dont be a slob, and you will be fine.
I always take trash bags with me, not only to pick up my own mess, but put a little effort into picking up things others have left behind. When I'm shooting from one position, I'll lay a tarp down, to make it easy to pick up the brass, yes even the 22s. If I'm doing "run and gun" stuff, I will walk the path I traveled and try to get as much brass as I can find. Once again, not just my own, anyones. One day I was out shooting and an old retired guy came along just picking up brass that was left laying around. He said it brought in a little spending cash, and gave him a reason to get out of the house. Not a bad idea, and one I will keep in mind when I retire.
We have enough anti shooting forces against us, lets not add to it by being slobs and giving them a legitamate complaint about leaving a mess everywhere we go. And yes, leave the pyrotecnics at home, if you have ever seen how fast a wildfire can move accross a prarrie, you understand why.
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Roger Ebert: Five things we'll miss most about the influential film critic
Roger Ebert, there will always be an aisle seat kept open for you.
The influential Chicago Sun-Times critic and former "At the Movies" co-host died Thursday after battling cancer. Throughout his storied career, the Pulitzer Prize-winner wrote and, later, tweeted passionately and authoritatively about cinema in trademark prose that was smart, conversational and to the point.
Here are the five things that we'll miss most about him.
1. How he championed smaller films. Case in point, 1997's "Eve's Bayou." Directed by Kasi Lemmons, the Southern drama with Samuel L. Jackson earned four stars and much love from him. From the review posted on his website: "If it is not nominated for Academy Awards, then the academy is not paying attention."
2. How he made film criticism accessible. He was anything but a snob, trusting his instincts and embracing and praising numerous genres of filmmaking, including horror. He didn't mind going out on a limb either. Case in point: His positive review of the 2009 Keanu Reeves-Sandra Bullock time-travel romance "The Lake House." While other reviewers jeered, Ebert was willing to look past the film's questionable time travel plot and handed it 3.5 stars based on other merits. From his "Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2009": "What I respond to in the movie ... is its fundamental romantic impulse. It makes us hope that these two people will somehow meet."
3. How he never pussyfooted around a film he didn't like. Consider this well-known snippet from his review of 1994's "North" with Bruce Willis and Elijah Wood: " I hated this movie. Hated, hated, hated, hated, hated this movie. Hated it. Hated every simpering stupid vacant audience-insulting moment of it. Hated the sensibility that thought anyone would like it. Hated the implied insult to the audience by its belief that anyone would be entertained by it." Ouch.
4. His courage and indomitable spirit. Ebert's tireless commitment to cinema never waned, even when he was sick as a dog with thyroid and salivary gland cancer. He still made appearances, even wrote a cookbook and didn't romanticize his illness. Through his writing and his numerous social media posts, he told it like it is, a man who fully embraced life no matter what challenges it threw at him.
5. His humanity. Ebert was as fearless with his political opinions as his views on movies. With wit, he eloquently yet forcefully expressed views on a gamut of issues: gun laws, Obama birthers and same-sex marriage via social media. His humanity also shined in his reviews, as he revealed his beliefs and related personal stories.


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A tatted clover....
...tatted many times over into intricate, lacey medallions ~
~ can become a beautiful piece of threadwork.
The pattern is Clover Mat by Jon of Tat-a-Renda.
Because with tatting --- it is add-as-you-go, so the project can remain small, or it can be built upon to become a gorgeously, huge piece of work just by how many pieces are tatted to the previous piece.
Love that.


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Retaliation Claims May Include Emotional Distress Damages
A precedent has been set in relation to retaliation claims brought against employers.
Two courts of appeals, the Sixth and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals had both ruled that employees have the right to recover for emotional distress damages in retaliation claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).
The National Law Review reported that a third court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals also delivered the same ruling regarding damages for emotional distress.
What Are the Case Details in This Third Ruling?
A maintenance man, Santiago Pineda, while working for an apartment complex owned by JTCH Apartments, LLC received discounted rent as part of his compensation for doing apartment maintenance. After Pineda sought unpaid overtime, he and his wife received notice to vacate the apartments with the reason being given that they had failed to pay rent. JTCH at that point was claiming Pineda owed rent for the course of his employment. Pineda sued for damages based on the eviction and demand for back rent. He also entered an appeal regarding the district court's failure to instruct the jury about his ability to claim damages for emotional distress related to his retaliation claim.
The Fifth Court of Appeals ruled that the court was in error when declining to instruct the jury regarding Pineda's right to damages for emotional distress, and it reversed and remanded the case for trial so the jury could decide on this potential damage.
How Could the Ruling About Retaliation Claims Impact Employers?
Employers should be aware that employees who also file for emotional distress damages could potentially recover much greater compensation than they would otherwise recover for a retaliation claim. A finding in favor of retaliation typically would compensate for back pay or other economical damages. When other types of compensatory damages are considered, as in this case emotional distress, the awards to employees could be substantial.
Our attorneys at Stephen Hans & Associates are glad to offer legal advice and provide legal representation in disputed employment issues.


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Barbara Robertson chats with visual effects supervisors from King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and War of the Worlds.
As is customary at VFXWorld, we asked three of the Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisors to evaluate each others work on the eve of the March 5 Academy Awards: Joe Letteri from Weta Digital for King Kong, Dean Wright from Frozen Lake for Narnia and Dennis Muren from Industrial Light & Magic for War of the Worlds. Once again, their responses are indicative not only of what stood out last year but also of the importance of integrating vfx into the storytelling.
Barbara Robertson: Did you expect your colleagues to pick these three films from the seven contenders in the Bakeoff?
Dean Wright: No one could say anything was a lock. Usually you know three out of four, but it could have been any film this year. Most of the films in the Bakeoff would have been nominated in any other year. To make it to the last three is truly remarkable.
Joe Letteri: Were at a point where were not looking at technical achievements per se, not whether or not the effects were flawless, but how well the effects work to create the movie. I think these three films moved visual effects from the background into the storytelling part of the film. It would have been hard to move the story along without the effects in these films. You could say that of all the films in the bakeoff, but I think these three fit the effects into the story in a noteworthy way. With Narnia and Kong, its more obvious because you had main characters that were part of the film. With War of the Worlds, there was the overall feeling of putting you into the environment.
Dennis Muren: I thought all seven films were stunning. It was an unusual year. Any one of the films could have taken the cake in other years. Were splitting hairs to think this is better than that. There was beautiful work in Charlie. The city stuff in Batman was stunning. Potter had flawless work. Your jaw drops at every shot in Star Wars being a creation. I think it was a crapshoot. Everything was good.
I think we need five nominations. This year showed it could have happened and it should have happened. What was the budget for Kong? You probably could have bought 20 Capotes just for the effects budget. I hate to equate nominations with money, but it shows you the size of effects in movies now and why this branch deserves a couple more shots. The contribution is more than it was 10 years ago, which was amazing then. Its not a post process at all. It takes a lot of organization, talent, hundreds of people. Its closer to best picture. Were organizing people over a period of time. Were making the film.
BR: What was special about the effects in King Kong?
DM: The gorilla was phenomenal. The facial performance really worked; you could tell what he was thinking. There werent any artifacts or monkey business. The New York stuff was stunning, especially the Empire State Building. But, I think the performance of Kong pushed it. To have the motion capture consistent for 800 or 1,000 shots but it wasnt only motion capture. There was lots of hand animation, also. Wed done Mighty Joe Young before, but there werent as many shots and Kong is more expressive. Its good that [director] Peter Jackson gave Kong a lot of shots so that we could understand the character. Some directors dont want to spend the money. Also, I liked the stylized look. The whole thing was kind of artificial like a memory of what things are and that was a really good choice.
DW: It was a great spectacle. They made huge advances in creating digital environments. New York both nighttime and daytime set a new standard for creating digital cities. And, some of the acting in close ups with Kong is truly remarkable you really feel and believe those moments. And in the end battle, you get both. The CG camera work at the end make you feel like youre flying with the biplanes on their strafing runs, like youre on a camera mount on the plane coming toward the Empire State Building. The lighting the dawn going from predawn to dawn and seeing it changing across the cityscape was so well executed.
JL: With the original Kong, [the filmmakers] were asking the audience for suspension of disbelief. We werent asking them to suspend disbelief. We wanted to say, Just watch. Its real. You dont have to think about it any more. With the scenery, 1933 New York was really important to the story. If we had used modern day New York, it would have taken you out of the moment because everyone knows it, and knows you could just shoot the gorilla with a tranquilizer dart. But, if we could bring them back to 1933 In 1933, people hadnt been to the top of the Empire State Building. They hadnt seen gorillas in zoos; theyd only read about them. Thats why the film had the impact it did when it first came out. Thats what we were trying to recapture. We could have taken short cuts, but we didnt know when they might lead to something that would cause people to drop out of the film. So, we put a lot of effort into getting the details of New York correct.
BR: And Narnia?
DM: I like the variation and scale of the work. The thing about Kong was the stylized look, but Narnia was the opposite. They went with photoreal with armies of thousands of characters. The lion looked really good. Animals have been acting with people since way back, but, again, the director [Andrew Adamson] gave them enough shots for us to know what the characters are thinking. And, the animation and rendering were good enough that we didnt think about technique.
JL: Aslan looked like a real lion. The beavers were great characters with terrific personalities. Mr. Tumnus integration with goat legs. I loved the film. The battle scenes were terrific; they did a great job with the armies. There were so many individual characters, so many different types of creatures. And, the effects were so much a part of the story thats what we were trying to do, make the effects as integrated as possible. Lots of scenes had multiple characters with speaking parts that had to be built up. To do so much and get it done on time thats important, too.
DW: We were invited into creating the dramatic structure of the film with a host of characters, into precious and hallowed territory. I think the work all three of our lead companies did in creating the digital characters is phenomenal. Rhythm & Hues Aslan is a cinematic milestone in terms of look and acting. The variety of characters Imageworks did are phenomenal, and ILM, under the gun, created hosts of characters and made memorable moments. Everything we created had to fit into the world. Its been a thrill watching audiences respond to a character that moves them, makes them think, hits them emotionally, not manipulatively, but in a true way. Its more of an accomplishment than creating the biggest explosion youve ever seen, although I love big explosions. The environments are top notch. I think everything was necessary. Some might disagree, but thats what drove us. We tried to serve the story. We honed down and honed down until we had what we needed and no more.
BR: And War of the Worlds?
JL: I really liked War of the Worlds as a film. The way [director] Steven Spielberg handled the treatment of the story is terrific. The work was pretty flawless the destruction of the freeway coming apart, the neighborhoods destroyed, the people vaporized especially the way it was done as point of view: Youre always seeing the destruction approaching you. It makes you the viewer in the film. I think the contribution was how effortlessly the effects fit into the story. And, there was no fear on the directors part. He didnt have to do special set ups. He just said, Id like to get this shot, and Dennis and Pablo [Helman] could accommodate it.
DW: The visual effects were so integrated into the scenes, the big moments felt totally real. And, the style they shot, the in-the-moment execution of effects, the personal point of view, worked tremendously well for the film. While War of the Worlds had only 300 shots, they were long shots and they were all difficult. It took huge amounts of artistry to meld miniatures, effects elements, CG, and make everything photoreal and truly drive the story. It doesnt have big CG animated character shots like Narnia and Kong, but the effects were done so well, its a great example of how you can use these types of effects to help tell the story in a meaningful way. The two masters, Dennis and Pablo, took big events that could have been distracting, like explosions, and used them exactly in the way they needed to propel the movie along. They werent blowing things up to make bing bang, boom. The effects were used specifically to move the movie. You get scared. That was exactly what they wanted.
DM: We didnt have a thousand shots, but it was 45 minutes of work. I think our film, from what other people say, was completely different from the other candidates. The style was different. We were trying to make something poetic the lighting, composition, metaphors in the shots it was almost spiritual. I think we affected people at the bakeoff on an unconscious level like we did on audiences when it came out. What I really like are the things we were doing in War of the Worlds where we were getting into metaphors, where the images represent something else. I like the way of storytelling that isnt literal, when the story exists on different levels. How many times can you see something blow up? War of the Worlds is more than backyards blowing up, and the visual effects contributed to the way the story was told.
BR: Many people were surprised that Revenge of the Sith didnt receive a nomination. Any idea why?
JL: The work they did was amazing. It was great. You could see the progression. The effects got better and better during the three episodes. There was so much they had to create from scratch. I dont know why it didnt make it.
DW: I was surprised it didnt make it; theres not a bad shot in the movie. Maybe people saw it as recently honored. You dont know how close the voting is. They could have lost by one vote.
DM: Ill bet the vote was very close. When you think there were six Star Wars films, five were nominated and three won, thats pretty amazing. Theyre locked into doing something that has been recognized many times before, and no matter how well its done, a lot of it is based on the last show. But I was surprised. I thought Star Wars would be nominated.
BR: Do the nominated films or the Bakeoff list at large signal trends in visual effects?
DM: I think things are better, faster, easier. Were refining the tools. There are a lot of smart people all over the world solving problems and solving them faster. Talented people are making the tools the artists using the tools are adding plug-ins and writing software. Theres a foundation in place now that can be fine-tuned for the shows. Were getting close to having people walking around on the screen. Im not interested in creating Marilyn Monroe, but I wouldnt mind doing something unusual with a person. Motion will become more intelligent some of that is going on now in crowd scenes and more will be going on. But I dont know if that makes better movies or better effects.
JL: Visual effects are allowing directors to tell stories without having to create physical worlds that would be cost prohibitive like Jarhead. They can do the story with visual effects. I think well see more and more characters in films. Thats one of the things they did in Narnia had multiple characters with speaking parts. With character-oriented performances, its less of a question of whether something works technically as a visual effects shot, but whether you believe the character is who he should be. Its almost like casting. Also, were doing more and more of the design work up front. We worked on 1,000 shots before the camera rolled and used that to design how the live action would fit in. Then, after the film was shot, things changed, so we also had postvis.
DW: The shows keep getting bigger. I think thats OK as long as were judicious and only use whats needed and necessary. I think well see more and more digital characters inhabiting our films. The more youre able to create characters, the bigger the shows will grow because when youre using CG characters in storytelling, you have to create the shots. The characters are getting heavier roles, less cartoony in nature. The acting is expected to be more sophisticated and I think demands will be higher and higher on us to deliver that. Environments are becoming prevalent in so many movies now because its a huge help to productions. And, the tools are getting better and better for capturing lighting on set and recreating it digitally.
BR: Where do you see room for improvement?
DM: Restraint. Come on sometimes you can tell more with less. Its true of everything acting, lighting, writing, everything. Ive been saying for a few years now that special effects are not that special any more. After a while, youre numb to them. Maybe Im from another era, but I liked it when they were special, unique, unusual to see and you perked up. Now, a lot of shows not the ones in the Bakeoff have too many effects that are not dramatically integrated into a story. One place they are using restraint, throwing away stuff, which is good, is with bleach bypass. Any time you drain some of the color out of the shows, it helps the effects work better. And I like the look of the drained color, everything off to one side, cool going to warm. Its interesting to look at.
DW: Visual effects used to be secretive. Now, people are interested in the craft and we do a lot of how-to stories and behind the scenes DVDs. People learn how we do it. So now were not creating a mysterious, amazing thing, were not creating magic in front of their eyes that people want to see more and more of. Now, the effects have to be totally integrated and necessary to propel the story along. Were seeing a maturation of visual effects as a whole. We have to be careful that were using the tool appropriately.
BR: Why do you think most of the films in the Bakeoff were fantasies?
JL: Fantasy is a great genre. You dont have a lot of predictive baggage. Youre not fighting peoples expectation of what the world looks like in 40 years. You can focus on the characters. Lord of the Rings is fantasy. Kong is fantasy. Narnia. People probably think of the original Star Wars as science fiction but George [Lucas] cleverly cast it as fantasy by saying it was not a prediction of the future, but something that happened long, long ago. It frees you up.
Barbara Robertson is an award-winning journalist who has covered visual effects and computer animation for 15 years. She also co-founded the dog photography website dogpixandflix.com. Her most recent travel essay appears in the new Travelers Tales anthology, The Thong Also Rises.


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Conan Makes Google Glass 'Butt' of the Joke
Everyone these days is talking about Google Glass, a new camera and mobile device from the search engine giant that you wear over your eyes. The company recently launched a teaser trailer for the specs, hinting at what we might expect from the revolutionary concept in the months ahead.
But late-night host Conan O'Brien couldn't resist making a crack at Google Glass on Thursday with a hilarious spoof called "Google Ass," which shows what it would be like if the glasses were worn elsewhere.
"I think Google is getting a little greedy because this is just coming out now and they are already releasing a new device to be worn on a different part of your body," O'Brien said.
Check out the clip above, and let us know your reaction in the comments below.
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Am writing from LAX, heading home to Vancouver after a few days in LA. This was my itinerary, and I promise, there's a point:
Last week we were in Toronto, flew back to Vancouver on Friday, arriving at 7pm PT. Twelve hours later I was back at the airport for an 8am PT flight to Edmonton only to connect to Los Angeles, to get here in time for a screening. Because Air Canada doesn't have a daytime direct on Saturdays.
It was a bitch...but not really, because the screening was for Trance, in advance of an interview the next day with James McAvoy. Totally worth it, right?
Reviews and any remarks at all have been embargoed by the studio so as to not give away the plot but I can tell you he was SO lovely and kind and nice and funny...as usual. It's been a few times now that I've talked to him, including once over a cigarette at a party at TIFF, which he remembered, and not because it was memorable, but because he's just that sweet, and he has been the same, always -- one of the very, very few who does not disappoint.
Our interview will air on etalk this week. Or is it next week? I don't know the production schedule but that's also just a shady way to get you to watch every night. We talked about his ginger beard, bum equality, and, ahem, cupping. Now before you accuse me of being a perv, Chris Colson, Danny Boyle's frequent collaborator and producer, told me later that he liked my questions so they weren't off-side or off-point. Please. Bums and cups with James McAvoy definitely ranks in my top 10 interviews -- check it out on etalk soon! Or I'll just write about it after it airs.


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Northeastern University Stats, Info and Facts
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|Private not-for-profit
|Campus Setting:
|New England Large City
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|Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
|Level of Institution:
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Northeastern University is a phenomenal institution for a student to grow and develop. It is a great place for people who want to explore different options career wise. The co-op…
Northeastern is an urban university that still has a campus. The focus of the program are the co-op jobs that most students take three times throughout their five years at…
Northeastern is a place for students who are prepared to face the ups and downs of living in the midst of a mid-sized city, while studying at a school that…
Northeastern is an incredible school. The professors truly want to see you succeed, the classes are far more interesting and engaging than I ever imagined they would be, and there…
Northeastern is a big school so the trick is to make it feel smaller. With the resources of a big school Northeastern is able to provide some great entertainers with Springfest being the largest show of the year. The Greek community at Northeastern is growing and I am proud to be a part of it. The only negative I would have here is the while Northeastern is awesome, it is undergoing some growing pains. You won't get the same amount of school spirit here as say a large southern school. As the school continues it's change from a commuter school to a global education leader I think the Northeastern pride will follow.Read More
So much school spirit and so much to do all the time. Being in Boston is amazing!Read More
It's a great environment, with tons of fun stuff always going around. People are friendly and helpful. And being right in Boston is great with so many restaurants, little cafes, shops, tourist sights, theaters, concerts, sports games, and anything else you can think of.Read More
Boston is an amazing city to live in. There is always something to do, both weekends and weekdays. Northeastern is in a great location in Boston, about a 15 minute walk from the Prudential and Newbury street, and about 10 minutes from Fenway. Whenever I need a break from classes, I am able to find some way to get away and clear my head. There are so many diverse and friendly people here as well, who always make meeting people interesting and exciting.Read More


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NEW YORK (AP) -- Ada Louise Huxtable, who turned her love and appreciation of the built environment into a pioneering and prize-winning career as an architecture critic, has died at age 91.
Her attorney, Robert Shapiro, said Huxtable died Monday at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan after an illness.
Huxtable began working at The New York Times in 1963 and was a groundbreaker in bringing architecture criticism to an American newspaper. In her time there, she also was the first winner of the Pulitzer Prize for criticism, in 1970.
Huxtable, a native New Yorker, later went to work for The Wall Street Journal and had pieces published as recently as last month.
She looked at buildings and architecture for more than the actual physical design but also for the meaning and importance of the structures in their environment.
In the Dec. 3 piece for The Journal, she took on - and found lacking - efforts to renovate the main New York Public Library building.
"This is a plan devised out of a profound ignorance of or willful disregard for not only the library's original concept and design, but also the folly of altering its meaning and mission and compromising its historical and architectural integrity," she wrote. "You don't `update' a masterpiece. `Modernization' may be the most dangerously misused word in the English language."
It wasn't only in the journalism world that she was recognized. In 1981, she was awarded a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant."
Huxtable's husband died in 1989, and she has no survivors.


text: What lossy format to use for Bluetooth transfer? 2018-06-12 13:08:15 I am considering getting a bluetooth speaker, mainly for use in my garden, using audio source from my phone. It seems to be quite hard getting some information in advance what bluetooth codecs are supported by which device, the most i can find is bluetooth version number and A2DP version number, but no info on codecs. Now, I want to avoid transcoding audio during bluetooth playback at *ALL* costs. Currently my audio format on my phone is 96 kbps Opus, which is perfectly fine, but i know this won't play over bluetooth without transcoding. What coded should I go for to have 100% guarantee that it's being played back by the bluetooth speaker natively without transcoding at acceptable sound quality? Will I have more luck with LAME -V5 or should i stick to AAC? What parameters should I look for for the speaker to avoid transcoding?


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The above video by Propostris and Gigi, while awesome, is not safe for work.
As I've mentioned before, building a guild can be very challenging. Recruiting and retention efforts are critical. Sometimes you find members, however, that may seem to fit in, but in the end they do not. You must strike a balance between having enough guilides to get things done and a team that works well together. Your guild rules and personal interactions help determine which members are valuable members of the team and who needs a /gkick.
I have found that having a lot of guild members is generally not better than having quality guild members. There are many ways in which guild members can not fit. Sometimes folks activity times do not mesh with the guild. It doesn't really do any good to have folks tagged up but stuck PUGging raids because they can't be there for raid times. This person may not need to be removed, but don't be surprised if he or she leaves to find a guild with raid times more suited to their play times.


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Layton City Police
K-9 Unit
The Layton Police K9 Unit is comprised of two handler/dog teams.
Sergeant Kyle Schroeder works with police service dog, Utah. Utah has served the city since June of 2011. He is a highly energetic dog who visibly gets excited when it's time to go on-duty.
Officer Chris Kelley works with police service dog, Trus. Trus has served the city since February of 2011. He is a meticulous hunter of scent and is persistent in his discovery of controlled substances.
Both dogs are a Belgium Malinois, a medium sized sheparding breed heavily used as working dogs around the world. This breed is characterized by drives which push them to work hard and enjoy what they do. They are loyal, sociable and clever animals.
Both dogs are dual purpose, meaning they are certified through Utah POST for use in patrol functions, as well as detection of trained odors. As a detector dog, they are used in the recognition of a list of controlled substances; greatly enhancing the capabilities of law enforcement. As a patrol dog, they have received training in searching for human scent which includes tracking, searching for articles/possible evidence and locating suspects. Once suspects are located they may also be used as a method of apprehension.
These dogs are a unique asset for the city and an example of the police department's varied resources in providing quality service to the community.
Layton City Police Department
429 N Wasatch Dr
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 497-8300 Non Emergency
(801) 336-3477 Administration Offices


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This is the sixteenth season of Dancing With The Stars, and the new contestants are, as usual, from very different backgrounds — comedy, sports, music, acting and politics.
We know Aly Raisman, captain of the gold medal-winning US Women's Gymnastics team has strength — but can she cha cha? We know Wynonna Judd can sing — but can she samba? And what about Lisa Vanderpump???
Here's the list, with the professional dancers they've been paired up with:
Singer Wynonna Judd with Tony Dovolani
Comedian D.L. Hughley with Cheryl Burke
Football player Jacoby Jones with Karina Smirnoff
"Real" "Housewife" Lisa Vanderpump with new dancer Gleb Savchenko
Actor Andy Dick with new dancer Sharna Burgess
Puerto Rican politician Victor Ortiz with new dancer Lindsay Arnold
Adorable Disney star Zendaya Coleman with Val Chmerkovskiy
Gymnast Aly Raisman with Mark Ballas
General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher with Kym Johnson
Singer Kellie Pickler with Derek Hough
Olympic gold medal-winning ice skater Dorothy Hamill with Tristan MacManus
Not dancing this season: Maksim Chmerkovsky, Anna Trebunskaya, Chelsie Hightower and Louis Van Amstel. ABC claims: "We frequently rotate the professional dancers, so it is not unusual for them to rest a cycle," but rumor has it Maks might be done for good.
The real question is: Would you rather see stars dance or dive? Because ABC has a new reality show Splash — aka Celebrity Diving. (A warning: Most of the "stars" are even more D-list. But if you want to see Kareem Abdul-Jabbar jump into a pool, no judgments.)


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Bentley has announced the introduction of the world's first luxury hybrid model – Bentayga Hybrid*. This model represents Bentley's first step towards full electrification, combining the serenity of silent motoring with exquisite comfort and effortless performance.
Offering the best of both worlds, the new plug-in hybrid model combines an advanced electric motor with a powerful and efficient new-generation petrol engine. Bentayga Hybrid, the hybrid version of the world's most luxurious SUV, will be Bentley's most efficient model ever with CO2 emissions of 75 g/km (NEDC).
Bentayga Hybrid provides the refinement, effortless performance and exquisitely tranquil cabin for Bentley which is renowned. It represents the future of luxury mobility; an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the city and beyond. Adrian Hallmark, new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors, said:
"The Bentayga Hybrid is our first step on the road to electrification, combining traditional Bentley values with the very latest technologies. It gives customers the best of both worlds – engaging, effortless performance on the open road and silent, emission-free driving in the city, which will become increasingly important with the ever-changing regulations around the world.
"Following Bentley tradition, the Bentayga Hybrid pioneers a new automotive sector – the luxury hybrid – and sets Bentley on the path towards a sustainable electrified future."
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2012 Previews: A.L. West
Imagine for a second this scenario: a New York team wins consecutive pennants. They lose the first World Series to a lightning-in-a-bottle fast-finisher from the other league. They lose the next year to another one-month-wonder despite twice being one strike away from sealing the deal in Game 6. The New York team owner – one of the most famous men in sports – has to decide whether or not to retain his popular, African-American manager after the latter tests positive for cocaine. This was after he built the batting order around a recovered addict, who then falls off the wagon in the weeks before he was to get a nine-figure contract extension.
Can you picture that? It would be Armageddon every day at that ballpark as the media – not just in New York but nationally – struggled merely to decide whether these misceants were to be called the worst chokers of all time, or a bunch of druggies, or the team with the owner who needed to be run out of the game on a rail for letting such tainted underachievement continue. It would be, to adapt Dorothy Parker's phrase to baseball, a Fresh Hell every day.
Of course, you don't have to imagine anything here but the geography. This is not the imaginary story of the most controversial New York team of all time. It's the 2012 Texas Rangers – and only their worst headlines – and in one of the most meaningful and revealing truths about baseball, and sports media, and America itself, they remain one of our feel good stories.
It's not just New York, by the way. The 180 degree difference in how the New York Baseball Rangers would be treated, would also be true of the Boston Rangers or the Philadelphia Rangers or the Los Angeles Rangers. Regardless of the venue, it's amazing, and it's real.
And it's relevant to a preview of the American League West because it means what is largely the same team can try it again for the third straight year – without Josh Hamilton being traded for Ken Phelps or Ron Washington being replaced by Dallas Green. There are only two notable changes: a real closer in Joe Nathan, and C.J. Wilson being swapped out for Yu Darvish.
The former move seems to reduce the variables; the latter may do the opposite. Darvish is the prototypical Japanese pitcher – with slight deception in the delivery, a mastery of five pitches and about four subtle varieties for each of them, and a rubber arm (at least for awhile). But Darvish is something Nomo and Matsuzaka and the rest are not: he is a Giant. He is 6'5", 215, meaning he's bigger than Nathan and Colby Lewis, and at least taller than Josh Hamilton. So the four different fastballs come in as fast as 95.
Watching Darvish against Colorado last week was watching the biggest kid in Kindergarten playfully slapping all the other ones. Half of them fell unconscious to the floor. The others? He missed them and he fell to the floor. The Rockies got their licks in, but in six at bats against him, Cargo and Tulo struck out six times and didn't look close on any of the swinging strikes. It is almost a given (since we still condescendingly look at even Japan's greatest veteran stars as our freshmen) that Darvish takes the Rookie Award in the AL. He may take the Cy. He may also go 12-15. The question isn't whether or not he'll make American batters look bad most of the time, but whether he might make American pitchers look bad most of the time.
The Rangers have competition in Orange County, but the ANGELS are the most tragically snake-bitten of all teams, and investments like the zillions spent on Wilson and Albert Pujols have always ended in tears – usually the late Gene Mauch's. Despite the addition of Pujols and the resurrection of Kendrys "Just Shake Hands" Morales, the Cherubs are nowhere near a match for Texas offensively (hell, the '27 Yankees might not be). The Mark Trumbo third base play comes at considerable defensive risk, and the bullpen remains a series of risky albeit probably good gambles. Ironically, for all that money, the difference-maker for Mike Scioscia might be his fifth starter, either retread Jerome Williams or rookie Garrett Richards, who at times looked lights out this spring.
There might be something to watch in SEATTLE. My affection for Jesus Montero's opposite field power has been elaborated upon here before. But there is a flock of young hitters around him who might also blossom, and not just Dustin Ackley. Smoak, Carp (hurt), Saunders, Liddi, Gutierrez (hurt), and behind them Catricala and another Fernando Martinez might make the Mariners Wild Card eligible in a year. Probably would've helped if they hadn't traded Doug Fister, because the rotation gets dicey just about the time you ask "Kevin Millwood is still alive?"
My friend Bob Melvin gets his first full year managing again, in OAKLAND. He loves to do it and was born to do it, and if anybody can drag this team back into respectability after its latest re-casting, it's Bob. Unfortunately, even though he only played 11 games there in his career, Bob might be the best first baseman he has, and that's a problem. The base hits get thin once you get past the exciting Jemile Weeks and the possibly exciting Yoenis Cespedes. And I won't write anything long-winded on the latter for fear of being accusedof being Cespedes-sesquipedalian.
It'll be fun watching the A's continue their role as baseball's breeding and/or training grounds for B+ pitchers. Mulder, Zito, Hudson, Harden, Haren, Street, Gonzalez, Cahill, Bailey, Anderson, et al. The new names are De Los Santos, Milone, Parker, and Peacock and maybe baseball can get on the stick and get the A's into San Jose before they become eligible for the A's Alumni Association, too.
TEXAS wins again, with Darvish filling the Wilson vacuum. LOS ANGELES/ANAHEIM/THE OC, afflicted by some calamity, still has enough to claim a wild card. SEATTLE approaches .500, and OAKLAND does better than you'd think.
Love the Braves taking a flier on third baseman Juan Francisco. He may amount to nothing, but he is capable of a Jose Bautista like breakout, and he's no more of a load defensively than Cabrera or Trumbo. He was dying a slow death in Cincinnati where I believe Dusty Baker never played him two games in a row. Because he isn't 37.
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You have an axe to grind with the Yankees, but then break out the Rangers pompoms.
The Rangers could become the Buffalo Bills of baseball but the Yankees lost the World Series in 1921 and 1922 with the third time in 1923 being a charm, then there were the Braves of the early '90s against the Twins and Blue Jays before beating the Indians. As far as Ron Washington: I think he'll be fired at the drop of a ten gallon hat if Texas struggles early. It will be the typical "White Guy Upgrade." I think Darvish will be huge for the Rangers too. The only problem is a pitcher has to be great for 6 or 7 innings or he's a bust, whereas a hitter only has to be good 30% of the time (or less if he pops some home runs). Watch out if Darvish has a hard time finishing off starts or struggles for a month or two in the summer. He could be dazzling the rest of the time but still be regarded as a failed experiment.
Wow! That was really a long long time ago and I never know about that if you didn't mentioned. Can't wait what Darvish will really show off. Thanks for sharing!
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I watched the Yanks at the Marlins' new ball park and WOW! So pretty! Great to see the ol' fellas that I feel like I now know back on the field. Loved your twitter pic from there, too. Cool. I miss you so much on TV…that I could go eat worms. See you tonight on Late Night with David Letterman, good Lord willin' and creek don't rise.
I forgot to mention. I adore Dorothy Parker…and that "Fresh hell daily" comment is just so hot! Like Churchill said…"It's just one damn thing after another"…when we don't stay in the now present moment. Ouch.


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The Death and Rebirth of Microsoft
Jun 25, 2012 5:00 AM PT
Last week, Microsoft effectively ended the model that created it. This shouldn't have been a surprise, as the model hasn't been working well for years and, as a result, Microsoft has been getting its butt kicked all over the market by Apple.
Well Microsoft apparently has had enough, and it decided to make a fundamental change and go into hardware. Lightly at first -- but much like getting pregnant, there is no granularity to being in the hardware business. You are in it or you aren't, and with the Surface Tablets, Microsoft is clearly in it.
This won't be an easy or painless transition, and if it is successful, the result with be vastly better user-focused Windows hardware and related services -- at least initially. As always, when a firm gains this much control over a market, there is the long-term risk it will focus excessively on revenue and lose the customer, which is why big companies that used to be dominant -- like RCA and the old AT&T -- are gone. The current AT&T was formed from the ashes of the old firm's collapse.
However, in the near term, this will allow Microsoft to focus all of its resources on customer solutions, and if you tie its announced tablets and as yet unannounced other PC hardware solutions to its Azure and Office 365 cloud offerings, you see a very different company.
The new model is one that looks more like a super cable company than either a traditional hardware or software company. In effect, we are witnessing the death and concurrent rebirth of Microsoft -- and it is time to reevaluate how we look at the company.
I'll close with my product of the week, which will be the unique Optical Display -- the most powerful part of the Surface Tablets -- which folks clearly don't yet understand.
The Death of Microsoft
You'd have to be blind, deaf and dumb not to realize that the model that created Microsoft was broken. With massive global resources, Microsoft hasn't been able to compete effectively with Apple on tablets -- a platform it initially drove into the market -- or with either Google or Apple on smartphones, and Microsoft was in that market first as well.
The reason that this model failed is that power between the hardware and software components was too balanced, and the largest margins went to the firm that was farthest from the related customers. In short, the folks who were supposed to finish the solution only had money Microsoft gave them for marketing and had no control over what core software went into their systems.
Windows Vista wasn't the only indication that the model was broken, but it was the most dramatic. Other indicators were the growth of crapware on PCs, which increased OEM margins at the cost of user reliability and customer satisfaction, and the tendency for OEMs to publicly blame Microsoft even when the problem didn't originate with that company.
Of course, another of the biggest indicators was those partners' move to use Android, and largely fail. Then there was HP's massive failure with WebOS and Palm.
The model wasn't working for anyone, and Apple was the big beneficiary. The path that Microsoft was on was one of slow obsolescence, so it decided to take two huge gambles.
Microsoft Rebirth
If you look at Surface or Azure separately, you won't see the pattern. It's only if you look at both together that you realize Microsoft is going directly to the customer now and reducing its OEM footprint. There is increasing buzz that Microsoft has lost faith with Nokia and has started to build its own smartphones, which would perhaps explain why it prematurely announced its new phone platform, effectively shutting down Nokia sales. (The linked article says Nokia was unfazed by the announcement -- kind of like how the Titanic was unfazed after hitting an iceberg.)
On top of its announcement to build Surface tablets, this means that Microsoft is taking control of its tablet efforts. If it learned from its Zune mistakes and adequately resources this effort, the combined projects could even scare Apple. This is particularly true if you consider what Microsoft did with Azure. Azure represents its scalable cloud solution for everyone, which effectively takes it around server OEMs and directly to the customer.
I've had some time to look at the current generation of Azure, and it is at least a generation beyond anything that is out there from a combined standard of ease of use, security certification, performance and compatibility. It is initially a godsend to technology buyers who have been faced with employees going around them to buy directly from services like Amazon's cloud offering.
You take the back end, combine it with the front end, and suddenly you have a new OEM -- but one designed around the cutting edge of tablet clients and cloud services. This is so far beyond the iPad and iCloud (iCloud is a bit of a bad joke at the moment), that once folks realize how advanced this is, it is hard to understand why most would stay with Apple.
Wrapping Up: Avoiding the Zune Problem
On paper, this is a world-beater strategy that neither Apple nor Google could match. But on paper, so was Zune.
Microsoft massively under-resourced that effort and a number of others -- Bing, Origami, Media Server/Player/Center, and Windows Phone -- and if it under-resources this, it is likely to find that Windows has failed and the OEMs have moved on to something else. They'll either abandon the desktop, as IBM has done, or more aggressively embrace an alternative like a future version of Google's Chrome OS.
So, depending on execution, this could result in the most powerful and popular Microsoft ever -- or one on life support that looks a lot like RIM or Yahoo do today. I doubt there will be any middle ground.
I believe Steve Ballmer is too smart to keep repeating the same mistake as if he were stuck in the movie "Groundhog Day" and never got the point. Win or lose, Microsoft enters this week a very different company, though, I expect it will still take years for us to see it as different as it now truly is.
Product of the Week: Optical Display
The Optical Display (originally called PixelSense) that Microsoft is putting in its coming Surface Tablets is far more advanced, and better suited to today's market than Apple's Retina Display. The Retina Display simply consumes too much data for what has become a wireless data-constrained market. In other words, it is like creating a car with a 24-cylinder engine during a gas shortage. It requires massively larger video files to show well, and networks are too constrained to take the additional load.
The Optical Display, on the other hand, represents a completely different approach to the problem. With it, the screen is a camera, and it is a revolutionary advancement from the first Surface Tablets, which blended rear projectors with cameras placed under the screen/table.
With Optical Glass, Microsoft has eliminated the camera and figured out how to make the screen perform the same function. This means the system "sees" what is touching it and can react accordingly. This provides a lot of unique flexibility -- from being able to hold things up to the screen to be automatically read into the system, to stronger biometric security, to truly compelling hand-based interaction with the vertically world.
Browse the Web and look for Surface Table demonstrations -- this is one of the best -- showcasing an instant physical control panel tied to the virtual world to create unique musical sounds and entertainment. You'll see what can be done with the prior two generations, but these Surface tablet panels are generation three and should be vastly better.
The Optical Display is likely the biggest tablet breakthrough since the iPad, and it showcases a level of technology that Apple can't currently match. As a result, it is my ideal candidate for product of the week.


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Where's the pot? Straining for an elusive bargain
The ad for Kohl's department store in my Saturday morning newspaper reported the astounding news that Kohl's had the pasta pot on sale. Not an ordinary pasta pot, but the pasta pot "as seen on TV," with the holes in the lockable lid, the mini-me companion pot and free cheese grater.
I waved the ad insert at my husband. We had gone on pasta pot missions before, only to return empty-handed. The previous weekend, Wal-Mart had run an ad insert in the Sunday newspaper something they ordinarily never do because everybody knows they have everyday low prices and it featured the pasta pot! We ambled over that same day, but apparently shoppers had swarmed the store even before church and bought out every pasta pot in stock.
A clerk, breaking the bad news to me, had nothing but disdain for the pasta pot fanatics. "You know, all you have to do is drill some holes in your own pot!" he sniffed. After contemplating a person so desperate for a pasta pot that she would drill holes in one of her own pots, I reminded him that was hardly the selling point. There was also the lockable lid, the mini-me companion pot, and free cheese grater.
Over at Kohl's, I searched every aisle of the kitchen section, as well as every aisle of every section, looking for a pasta pot display. I could tell I was not alone. There were parades of shoppers with all the telltale markers of pasta pot seekers. For one thing, they looked more like Wal-Mart shoppers than Kohl's customers, and they didn't look at any other merchandise. They wandered, wide-eyed and searching, as if seeking a sign from on high. They had children and elderly relatives trailing behind for support, prepared to fight to the death in the event of a battle for the last pasta pot.
But not only were there no pasta pots, I couldn't even find an empty shelf or a sign indicating there had ever been a pasta pot in Kohl's.
It's a conspiracy, I told my husband back at the house. They lure you to the store with the promise of a pasta pot that doesn't exist, hoping that once you're there you'll buy something else. I almost fell for it, too. I had a candleholder shaped like a pineapple in my hand, but I put it back because I'm not going to let Kohl's win.
My husband wanted to give the stores the benefit of the doubt. "You have to get there early," he advised. "You have to get up before the light and look at the ads in the paper, and then be there as soon as the doors open."
But I don't want a pasta pot that bad. I don't even need a pasta pot, considering I'm currently on a low-carb diet. There's just this wild excitement, this daring challenge, in finding a "as seen on TV" product in a local store and saving the shipping and handling, regardless of whether you actually need the product.
If I really needed a pasta pot, I could have ordered it from the TV, or even one of the junk catalogs I get in the mail like Walter Drake or Harriet Carter. Harriet even put it on the cover of her last catalog. But that's not the point. The point is to hunt one down and bag it. A pasta pot scores a gold medal in the current local shopping Olympics.
So the next morning, when the Walgreen's ad insert in the Sunday paper claimed they not only had the pasta pot, but every other "as seen on TV" gadget in recent memory, we were on it! We dashed out before the church crowd and hit two different Walgreen's. But alas, again we came out empty-handed both times. True, they had many "as seen on TV" things, but not only no pasta pots, but no empty shelf space where the pasta pots might have been had they actually ever been there.
"It's a conspiracy!" I shouted as we circled one Walgreen's after another. "It's merchandising shenanigans. They're as elusive as Iraq's weapons of mass destruction." Even the eyewitness account of pot-sightings from the Wal-Mart clerk was now in doubt. Any person who could seriously advise drilling holes in your own pot could very well lie about the existence of a in-stock pots.
The Target store had made no false promises about having pasta pots in any of their ads, and when my husband and I wordlessly gravitated to the housewares section, I knew we were thinking the same thing. Maybe Target was unaware of the pasta pot phenomenon and would just have them, unadvertised and quietly in stock. After all, they often had "as seen on TV" items. We bought our patented Gator Grip socket wrench there.
And Target did, indeed, have a pasta pot, but not the one "as seen on TV." It was a genuine, actually-from-Italy pasta pot. The box had Italian writing on it. It was a better quality pot, more elegantly designed, but still with holes in a lockable lid. Since it cost twice as much as the "as seen on TV" pot, it would surely be a better pot, right? Not a hunk of TV junk. The real thing. From Italy!
"This would be better, wouldn't it?" I asked my husband forlornly. But we both knew the truth, and I put the pot back on the shelf and walked out of the store. We really didn't need a pasta pot. And there's no fun, no adrenalin high in buying something you don't need unless... unless... unless?
Unless it's the actual, genuine, "as seen on TV" pasta pot with the mini-me companion pot and free cheese grater. I can't explain it any better than that.


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OKC police chase ends in arrest; 1 escapes
Helicopter, K-9 unit called to help officers
One person is being sought after leading Oklahoma City police on a chase spanning several blocks Thursday night.
Officers said they were patrolling a neighborhood near Northeast 36th and Kelley, where a recent murder and drive-by shooting happened. According to police, a Lincoln Navigator with no tag light was parked in the driveway at 833 East Eubanks, where the murder had occurred.
Officers said they tried to pull over the car and when the driver fled they chased it several blocks. A police helicopter, K-9 unit and additional units were called to aid in the search.
The car pulled into a lot at the intersection of NW 113th and Shartel, police said, and then the driver and a passenger fled the car on foot.
Jerry Carlton Lewis, 20, was caught and arrested on complaints of obstructing an officer, resisting arrest, carrying a weapon and possession of marijuana.
The escaped person escaped and hasn't been found.