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This charming fortified city, built on a promontory, resembles a miniature Dubrovnik. Separated from the mainland by just 1 270m, it protected the island against potential invaders. At its zenith in the 16C, it had 6 000 inhabitants. When times were less troubled, from the 18C onwards, it began to spread outside of its walls along the two bays which encircle the town. The architectural details visible in the streets, particularly musical motifs, are a reminder of the island's great traditions.
Tourist attractions Korcula : Things to see and do
Korčula Icon Museum
Trg svih Svetih HR - 20260 Korčula
All Saints' Chapel, seat of the brotherhood of the same name, is home to interesting religious works of art such as the polyptych of Blaz Jurjev (1439), depicting the members of the brotherhood lined up before Christ, a 15C painted wooden Cretan-Byza..
Island of Korcula
Korcula HR - 20260 Korčula
This island is full of pleasant surprises for hikers, cyclists and lovers of tradition thanks to its inaccessible bays, fragrant pinewoods and renowned vineyards. The east, wooded and hilly, is more beautiful than the west which is largely occupied b..
St Mark's Cathedral
Trg svih Svetih HR - 20260 Korčula
This edifice, built between the 15C and 16C, has a façade adorned with a superb rose window and a carved frieze depicting fantastic motifs. The interior is home to religious treasures such as the diptych of the Annunciation, attributed to Tintoret or..
Hotels Korcula
Hotel Park
S.F. Krsinica 102 HR - 20260 Korčula
Located on the sea shore, only at a 5 minutes' walking distance from the town centre, the Hotel Park in Korcula offers diverse accommodation mostly with balconies boasting a stunning sea view or overlooking the old town. It consists of 2 pavilions..
Tara's Lodge Hotel
712 Zrnovo HR - 20275 Korčula
Prix Prices from : 126 €
Offering an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, Tara's Lodge Hotel enjoys a beachfront position in Korčula and provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi access. A restaurant with a terrace only metres from the sea can be found on site. Unit..
Hotel Marko Polo
Setaliste F. Krsinica 102 HR - 20260 Korčula
Situated just a short walk from the centre of Korčula, Hotel Marko Polo features an air-conditioned à-la-carte restaurant, a cafe and an on-site souvenir shop. A wellness centre, beauty shop, fitness area and 2 swimming pools are available. Rooms an..


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Lansdowne Street of Boston is a great backdrop for wedding photography. The iconic Fenway Park, House of Blues and the hustle and bustle of people and fans makes for a great authentic Boston wedding. Photographs by Boston wedding photographer Robert Castagna.
Great decor pictures for a Bar Mitzvah at the Boston event venue Artists for Humanity Epicenter. Photography by Boston Mitzvah Photographer.
An event in Boston's State Room makes for a spectacular event. The view is probably the most grand and impressive in all of Boston. The big windows are unrivaled and […]
The Boston Harbor Hotel set up for a beautiful wedding. The flowers and room decor are fantastic! For more information visit Boston Wedding Photographer
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Boston Mayor Menino and Billy Costa share a moment before Mayor Menino's address to the crowd. The Hat Sisters look on from the side! Visit Boston Photographer for more pictures
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A wedding at the Boston Harbor Hotel makes for special moments in iconic Boston places. The hotels arch makes a perfect frame for a wedding kiss.
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Former Cleveland Browns player Alex Hall is sacking quarterbacks at an astonishing rate in the CFL. Hall plays for the Roughriders and had 16 sacks in the 18-game regular season. Hall finished second in the league behind Charleston Hughes, who had 18 sacks for the year. Hall was originally drafted by the Browns in the
Cleveland Browns missed a big opportunity with first impression
Another year began for the Cleveland Browns as so many years have begun for the Cleveland Browns. It wasn't a miserable nightmare game. It wasn't a gut-punch that will last in any sort of misery memory bank. That bank is rich with much bigger and grandiose currency than what transpired yesterday in Cleveland against the
Cleveland Browns 2012- Winners and Losers
I thought today we would eschew the typical gameday winners and losers piece, and just move to a season long winners and losers. Beware of low hanging fruit. Let's try to be a little insightful or creative with these. WINNER: Mitchell Schwartz. The second round RT played every snap of every game his rookie season
NFL News: Weeden, Richardson and Brown listed as "out" for Sunday
Cleveland Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown's streak of consecutive games played will end at 175 and he will miss the team's Week 17 barn-burner against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brown suffered a concussion midway through the Browns' Week 16 loss to the Denver Broncos when wide receiver Brandon Stokley lowered a shoulder into him on a pick play
Browns NFL Draft Needs: Guard or Defensive Playmaker?
To keep up the flow of roundtable conversations this week, I bring to you a discussion I've had with long-time friend and occasional writer Jordan Marks, who blogs for Dawg Pound Daily. We tackle the major NFL Draft needs of the Browns and a number of prospects that could be a good fit. Let's hear
Report: Sheldon Brown Loses Starting CB Job with Browns
According to ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi, CB Sheldon Brown has lost his starting job with the Browns- Prior to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, Brown had started 128 of his last 129 games. He did not start in Cincinnati because of a shoulder and neck injury. He's able to play this week, but on Wednesday Brown
Browns DB Sheldon Brown was Active to Keep Streak Alive
Cleveland Browns veteran cornerback Sheldon Brown was active on Sunday, playing one play, which kept his consecutive games played streak in tact at 162. Missing most of the week's practices due to a shoulder injury, Brown did not start in Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals; second-year cornerback Buster Skrine drew coverage opposite of Dimitiri Patterson.
Browns' Young Secondary Still Has Potential Despite Rough Day
There's no other way to say it than to say that the young guys were overwhelmed yesterday. Trevin Wade got torched. Buster Skrine seemed overmatched and chasing. Eric Hagg played pedestrian when he wasn't giving up his own touchdown. Look, it's difficult to lose your top two cornerbacks in between week one and week two
Browns Make Things Interesting Before Falling to Ravens
Your Cleveland Browns were ultimately out-classed today. Seneca Wallace threw an interception. The Browns bungled the clock at the end of the first half worse than anything anyone could possibly imagine. Phil Taylor ended it with an inexcusable offsides penalty that Joe Flacco shouldn't even get credit for. The Browns got beat on some big
Cleveland Browns Outlast Dreadful Seahawks 6-3
They were close to claiming victory all by themselves, but Red Bryant sealed the victory for the Cleveland Browns with a head-butting ejection personal foul. Victory formation ensued for Colt McCoy and the banged up Browns. I'll need a shower to wash off all the negativity that surrounded this Cleveland Browns victory, but it was
Browns vs. Eagles – Browns Bad, But Phil Taylor!
It was a fall to earth for Colt McCoy and the offense and the Browns couldn't seem to keep LeSean McCoy in their sites, but this game will be remembered for Phil Taylor. Taylor has had his name mentioned lately for the wrong reasons as people were starting to doubt the Browns' first round pick.
Browns Beat Packers, Show Signs of Depth
The Browns aren't definitively headed to the Super Bowl this season even after beating the defending Super Bowl Champions 27-17 in their opening pre-season game. That being said, this weekend, they showed up and did their jobs on the field better than most probably thought they could. We've been hearing about how the Browns, out
NFL Pre-season: What to Watch After Browns Starters Exit
Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur indicated that his starters will play the first quarter on Saturday when they take on the world champion Green Bay Packers. Obviously, during that quarter, we'll all be watching the same stuff. How will Colt McCoy and the offense look against live action defense considering they are all learning
About the Browns' Wide Receivers and Tough Decisions Coming
During the lockout a lot of us were thinking about what kinds of options the Browns would explore regarding wide receivers for the upcoming season. Surely after trading the pick that turned out to be Julio Jones to the Atlanta Falcons, the Browns would find a veteran to come in and be a known entity
NFL Free Agency: Browns Still Looking For a Cornerback?
Last season the Browns were thin at the cornerback position. Many were stunned that they broke camp with just a handful of players including Sheldon Brown, Eric Wright and then rookie Joe Haden. The group managed to stay relatively healthy, but many times gave up big plays. This year the Browns have started camp without
Save Me NFL – You're My Only Hope
I am a big sports fan. We all are big sports fans, for the most part. Ask my wife though. I am extended well beyond the simple bounds of what Cleveland sports teams have to offer. This weekend I watched the Tribe drop three in San Francisco. I watched the U.S. Men's National Team blow
The Browns Sign D'Qwell Jackson, Seneca Wallace, Tender Eric Wright and Evan Moore
The Browns were busy yesterday, even as the labor situation remains unsolved. First, they signed linebacker D'Qwell Jackson to an incentive-laden deal reportedly worth up to $4.5 million. Don't get too caught up in that number though. It won't mean a whole heck of a lot if D'Qwell can't get healthy and stay healthy. In fact,
Eric Wright's Forgettable Season is Finished
Eric Wright was supposed to be a key part of the Browns' future in the defensive secondary. He was supposed to have a bit of a chip on his shoulder and thrive off the competition with Joe Haden, Sheldon Brown and Brandon McDonald. After winning the starting job opposite Brown and waving goodbye to B-Mac,
The Browns Will Win If…
The Bye Week is on the horizon. The Browns are really banged up. Colt McCoy is getting his second straight start, this week against the Super Bowl Champs. The "new" Browns actually have a winning record against the Saints, including their first win as an expansion team in 1999, and a convincing win in 2002.
The Complexity of the Browns' Secondary Problems
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It's April 15th, which is normally known as tax day. However this year, because today is Emancipation Day in Washington DC, there are 3 extra days to file.
At Liberty Income Tax on South Glenburine Road in New Bern, senior tax preparer Robert Rhyne says this tax season is similar to last year, even with the extension. Down the road at H&R Block, they are also seeing a steady stream of people. Office manager Margaret Schumacher says some are surprised to find out Fri day is not tax day.
"We've had several people come in over the past couple of days who we've told you have until Monday. There's no need to hurry up and try to get it done today if you have more information, bring it in, some people are shocked by it, but actually a good many people do know about it," said senior tax preparer Robert Rhyne.
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South Kordofan crisis: Update from Yida refugee camp
April 18, 2012 by The IRC
|Women who fled the crisis in South Kordofan collect water from taps in the Yida refugee camp. Most of the new arrivals in the camp are women and children. Photo: Elizabeth Pender/IRC
The International Rescue Committee's Elizabeth Pender spoke to CNN this morning by phone from the overcrowded Yida camp in South Sudan, temporary home to more than 20,000 Sudanese refugees.
Liz shares this update from the camp:
"We're continuing to see an alarming increase of new arrivals from South Kordofan, Republic of Sudan — all of them fleeing a combination of ongoing fighting and severe food shortages. Most of them are coming by foot (some walking for up to a week), and our last survey indicated that 3/4 of the new arrivals are women and their children. Many of them have no family members already living in the camp and because there is no shelter at the moment, they are sleeping near the food distribution point under trees, with nothing. We're all doing our best to mobilize, but it's hard to keep up, considering our already overstretched resources. Another concern is that many supplies for the camp come through Bentiu, which has recently been the scene of increased violence and has been hit by aerial bombardments."
Susan Purdin, the IRC's country director in South Sudan, adds that last week saw 1,800 new arrivals to the Yida refugee camp and that these refugees are in much poorer health than earlier arrivals.
Check our South Sudan page for the latest information on the IRC's response to the growing humanitarian crisis along the Sudan-South Sudan border.


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How to Throw a Tea Party
Tea Parties are a classy and fun way to get together with your friends or to get to know some new neighbors. Once you throw your first successful tea party you'll be the talk of the town!
1Pick out a date for your tea party. Weekend afternoons are ideal, since people are out of work and want to relax. If you have certain people that you want to make sure can come, call them in advance to see which date works best for them.
# Decide on a theme and venue for your tea party. It doesn't have to be a special theme like under water or anything. Having a fall or spring flower theme is perfect. After you decide your theme pick a suitable venue. A roomy garden is classic.
2Make creative invitations and send them to your guests. Make sure to include date, location, time, and proper attire. A fun idea could be cutting out pastel colored construction paper as tea pots with your invite on it and attaching a real tea bag to the side. If it doesn't turn out that well, at least it'll smell good.
3Buy your tea party supplies at least a week in advanced. This includes a tablecloth, teapot, tea, tea cups, place mats, plates, platters, vases, paper lanterns, chairs, a table, etc. If you already have some of these supplies at home feel free to use them. Just make sure they all match your color scheme.
4Start to prepare the fridge friendly food the day before the party. This includes lemonade, deviled eggs, cheese platters, etc.
5The morning of the tea party is when you want to start preparing the baked goods, or buying them. Guests will appreciate fresh baked goods such as scones, muffins, finger sandwiches, pies, or anything else you would like.
6Prepare the hot tea just prior to the guests arriving. Don't forget the milk and honey!
7Once your guests start arriving show them their seats and have fun!
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- Recruiting a friend to help throw the party makes the process a lot less stressful and more fun.
- For a less traditional take you can try a tea party potluck.
- Don't make your menu too extravagant and make sure you have tested out all the recipes before you present them to your guests.
- Don't use plastic settings unless the party is for children.
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Danny DeVito Going On A Honeymoon With Dad
By Sean O'Connell 2012-10-10 18:59:22 comments
There was a time, back around 1996, when it appeared that Danny DeVito had permanently transitioned to the directors chair. Though he had made his bones as an actor, appearing in classics like One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and a number of hit television shows, DeVito enjoyed a run of successes as a filmmaker. But after 2003s Duplex, he stopped. Were not sure why yet we are excited that he seems to be edging back towards it.
DeVito is in post-production on the thriller St. Sebastian, with William Fichtner and Lance Reddick. The films due out in 2013. After that, though, Variety reports that hes expected to film the indie comedy Honeymoon with Dad, based on a script by Scott Atkinson and Tegan West. The story follows a CPA who is abandoned at the altar by his cold-footed bride. Instead of letting his honeymoon go to waste, he takes his vacation with his larger-than-life father. That sounds like a role DeVito was born to play.
The trade says that there is no start date on Honeymoon, though the production will work around DeVitos hiatus on the hit sitcom Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In fact, DeVito should just hand the younger mans role to Charlie Day, thereby guaranteeing the Sunny audience.
While we know very little about Honeymoon beyond the logline, DeVito always was attracted to darker comedy (rent Death to Smoochy, if you havent yet seen it). If he saw something in this screenplay that tickled his fancy, you can bet it was a demented sense of humor that spoke to his storytelling instincts. Either way, Im glad hes getting back behind the camera for new movies. Well see what develops.
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The Shout: Selected Poems
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Simon Armitage is one of Britain's most respected poets. He is considered Philip Larkin's successor in both the easy brilliance of his verse and the national acclaim he has received. His subjects have ranged from yardwork to politics, from the fidelity of dogs to the negotiations of lovers. A selection of poetry that is wry, unpretentious, and constantly inventive, The Shout collects Armitage's best work from the past three decades and includes many of his most recent poems.
Man with a Golf Ball Heart
They set about him with a knife and fork, I heard,
and spooned it out. Dunlop, dimpled, perfectly hard.
It bounced on stone but not on softer ground-they made
a note of that. They slit the skin-a leathery,
rubbery, eyelid thing-and further in, three miles
of gut or string, elastic. Inside that, a pouch
or sac of pearl-white balm or gloss, like Copydex.
It weighed in at the low end of the litmus test
but wouldn't burn, and tasted bitter, bad, resin
perhaps from a tree or plant. And it gave off gas
that caused them all to weep when they inspected it.
That heart had been an apple once, they reckoned. Green.
They had a scheme to plant an apple there again
beginning with a pip, but he rejected it.
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Open urls and files from a grunt task
Install using npm in the root of your project directory (where your package.json and Gruntfile.js are located)
npm install --save-dev grunt-open
This is used as part of your grunt tasks, between the
server and
watch tasks
gruntregisterTask'default' 'server' 'open' 'watch';
You can specify different configurations so that you can set up task chains (see the configuration below for this example's config)
gruntregisterTask'dev' 'server' 'open:dev' 'watch';gruntregisterTask'build' 'build' 'server' 'open:build' 'watch:build';
This is a very simple task and takes two configuration parameters,
path (required) and
app (optional). If
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gruntinitConfig open : dev : path: 'http://127.0.0.1:8888/src' app: 'Google Chrome' build : path : 'http://google.com/' app: 'Firefox' file : path : '/etc/hosts' custom: return gruntoption'path'; gruntloadNpmTasks'grunt-open';
While it may not be common, you may want to delay the opening of your
path at a later time of the grunt process. The option
openOn allows you to define an event (coming through from grunt.event) that would signal the expected triggering of
open. Example:
gruntinitConfig open: delayed: path: 'http://localhost:3000' app: 'Google Chrome' options: openOn: 'serverListening' ; gruntregisterTask'server' var server = require'myServer'; serverlisten3000 if !err grunt.logwriteln'Server started'; grunteventemit'serverListening'; // triggers open:delayed ;
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In lieu of a formal styleguide, take care to maintain the existing coding style. Add unit tests for any new or changed functionality. Lint and test your code using grunt.
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Despite facts showing abortions in the US are at an all time low, Senators Hatch and Nelson plan to introduce an amendment to the Senate version of the health care bill that is virtually identical to that introduced in the House by Representatives Stupak and Pitts. An amendment that would turn back the clocks to a time before the Roe v. Wade decision, leaving the vast majority of women and young girls at extreme risk.
Many on the far right see the health care reform bill as a means to reverse Roe. Bishop Tobin of the Catholic Church was recently quoted as saying the US should return to the time before Roe.
Prior to Roe, abortions were illegal in most states with the rare exception of saving the mother's life. What sprang up in the wake of abortion being illegal was a back alley abortion trade that was barbaric, often resulting in infection, infertility, and death. By the end of the 1960s leading up to Roe, states began realizing that something had to be done. Abortions were on the rise, putting women and young girls at great risk each year. Moreover, The University of California School of Public Health estimated that before 1966, an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 women died each year in the U.S. from complications of illegal abortions. [….]
In 1967, Colorado became the first state to decriminalize abortion, leaving it to a decision to be made between doctor and patient. The legislation was introduced by then future Colorado governor Richard Lamm who was a freshman state legislator at the time. Lamm's proposal, "based on the recommendations of the American Law Institute, allowed a three-doctor panel to approve abortions in cases of rape, incest, severe fetal defects, to save a woman's life or if the pregnancy threatened her physical or mental health." ["Ground zero on abortion," Rocky Mountain News, April 2007]. The article goes on to state:
In 1966, just one therapeutic abortion was performed at Denver General Hospital under the old law, which allowed abortion only to save a woman's life or prevent serious bodily injury. That same year, 27 women were admitted to the hospital because of botched abortion attempts, and 208 girls ages 12 to 19 gave birth there.
"Prior to that bill, it was just totally illegal, and all the abortions were in back rooms," said John Bermingham, a Denver Republican who was the bill's chief Senate sponsor. "(The bill) just seemed like the right thing to do. Back-room abortions were disgraceful."
In 1970, New York realized the problems with illegal abortion and in an unprecedented vote wherein one assemblyman changed his vote from no to yes, the state's legislature decriminalized abortion, saying that it was between a woman and her doctor. [See video footage of the vote.]
In September 2008, HealthDay published an overview of a report, Trends in the Characteristics of Women Obtaining Abortions, 1974 to 2004, [….] showing abortion rates in the US is at an all time 30-year low. The most dramatic statistic is among teenage girls, dropping 50%:
While the number of abortions among teens has also dropped dramatically, down 50 percent, abortion rates are still high among older women with children and poor women, according to the report from the Guttmacher Institute.
"There's been a shift in the population of women obtaining abortions relative to 30 years ago," said Rachel Jones, a senior research associate at the institute. "They are older, they are more likely to be unmarried, more likely to be mothers, and they are more likely to be women of color."
The report states that the decline in teen pregnancies and abortions can be attributed a great deal to comprehensive sex education, access to contraceptive services and providing youth with information to help them delay sexual activity.
What is clear here is that e cannot afford to go back to the 1960s when on average, 5,000 to 10,000 women died from illegal abortions. What is clear is that we are winning the battle to preserve the sanctity of life through "comprehensive sex education, access to contraceptive services and providing youth with information to help them delay sexual activity."
We cannot afford to allow Senators Hatch and Nelson derail health care reform for those who suffer from a lack of quality affordable health care the most, women and young girls. Take a moment to take action and sign Planned Parenthood's petition.
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New York City, NY Accident On Street Car, Feb 1900
His Face Badly Burned While Searching for Defect in Machinery.
When Motor Car No. 66 of the Third Avenue Railway,northbound, stopped without apparent cause at One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street and Amsterdam Avenue at 8 o'clock last night, Motorman WILLIAM R. NICHOLAS of 203 East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street left his post, and, getting down on his knees in the street, began to examine the machinery under the body of the car. He was handling the "plow," the bar which fits in the trolly slot, when there was a sudden flash and sputter of electric sparks. NICHOLAS fell badkward with a scream, and clasped his hands to his face.
"Help," he gasped, "I am blind!"
Conductor McGRATH and a policeman helped the man to his feet, and after he had recovered from the shock led him to the J. Hood Wright Memorial Hospital. He was found to have been terribly burned about the face and hands, and he was unable to see. Whether or not the blindness will be permanent the physicians were unable to tell last night. The car was repaired by men from the company's barns after having blocked the line for several minutes.
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Yep looks like they have it back in stock now, guess its safe to say they have cleared out their existing pre-order list. The D4 also appears to be in stock now there too.
Nikon D800 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076AYNXM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=digital-cams-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0076AYNXM
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First place.
That is the prize hanging in front of Sounders FC ahead of Friday's massive home game against Western Conference leader Real Salt Lake.
It's a fitting matchup for Seattle to potentially come full circle, as a 2-1 road loss at Rio Tinto Stadium capped a rock-bottom start at 0-3-2 in March, but the Sounders are trying to avoid getting too carried away with hype.
"You can't avoid the fact that it's a big game," said general manager Adrian Hanauer, "and it's exciting that it's a big game, but that's it. It's a big game and we want to get three points out of it, but we can't build it into anything else."
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RSL has an MLS-high 48 points with a 14-8-8 record. Seattle, at 14-8-6, has two fewer points, albeit in two fewer games.
There is a prize that comes with first place in the regular season, the Supporters' Shield. But the trophy, which comes with qualification to the CONCACAF Champions League, has lost a little prestige since the league went to an unbalanced schedule.
More important, perhaps, is the chance to get home-field advantage in the playoffs and, if things go well, host MLS Cup on Dec. 7.
Asked how much the team is thinking about first place, veteran defender Zach Scott said, "at this point, not much at all."
"It's September," he added. "We're playing all the way to December — that's our goal. If we're first at this point or if we're in a playoff spot at this point, that's what we're looking for. We're looking to go into the latter part of the season just playing well. I think that's most important."
RSL has swept the Sounders in two home games this season, dominating both the first meeting March 30 and then again June 22 by a 2-0 score. Shots are a better indicator of how the series has gone: Salt Lake has taken 42 over the two games to Seattle's 10.
Coach Sigi Schmid said the team won't consider possible revenge as "a finish line."
"We have a lot of games to go," he said. "We have to look at it as a continuation of what we're doing, continuing to get better as a team."
U.S. stars return this week
Clint Dempsey and Eddie Johnson aren't expected to rejoin Sounders practice until Thursday. The duo started for the U.S. national team in Tuesday's 2-0 win against Mexico in World Cup qualifying, with Johnson scoring the winner in the 49th minute, his fourth in his last six international games.
Of the last 15 goals scored by the USMNT, 10 have come from current Sounders.
Schmid said exhaustive travel will play a big part in Dempsey's and Johnson's availability Friday. "They were with us in Columbus, and from Columbus to Miami, Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica, back to Columbus and now to here. So it's not only the games, it's also the wear and tear of the travel."
• Hanauer confirmed an international friendly will be included in an 18-game season-ticket package in 2014. Hanauer indicated the opponent might not be one of the world's elite like Manchester United or Barcelona.
• Reign FC acquired Canadian international Carmelina Moscato in a trade with the Boston Breakers on Tuesday. The 29-year-old defender came in exchange for midfielder Kaylyn Kyle, who scored three goals in 21 games for Seattle.


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COUGAR TRACK & FIELD ON THE ROAD NEAR AND FAR: Track & Field student-athletes from Washington State University will compete this week at the 79th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, April 5-8, and at the 35th Pelluer Invitational in Cheney, April 6-7...Texas Relays combined events competition are the first two days of a very large four-day meet featuring teams from around the country...for a complete meet schedule, go to www.texassports.com ...Pelluer Invite schedule for Cougar athletes begins Friday, April 7, with men's hammer at noon and running events set to begin at 4 p.m. at Woodward Stadium...for a complete schedule go to www.ewu.edu/x37910.xml ...results from both meets will be posted at the WSU website, www.wsucougars.com at the conclusion of each day's events.
TEXAS RELAYS COMBINED EVENTS: The 18-women heptathlon field includes WSU's Diana Pickler, Julie Pickler, and Katie Miller...Picklers are Texas natives and finished first (Diana - 5492 pts.) and second (Julie - 5414 pts.) with Miller 11th (4894 pts.) in the heptathlon at the 2005 Texas Relays.
ABOUT THE COUGAR COACHES: Head coach Rick Sloan is in his 33rd season with the Cougar track program; 12th year as a head coach, 11th year as mentor to the combined men's and women's program...he is joined by associate coach Debra Farwell, and assistant coaches Jason Drake (Head Coach Cross Country), Mark Macdonald, Ellannee Richardson and Matt McGee...volunteer coach Andrea Thornton returns for her third year with the program...coaches Farwell, Macdonald, Richardson, McGee and Thornton all competed for WSU.
COUGAR INVITE ON THE HORIZON: The Seventh Annual Cougar Invitational Track Meet is April 22, with online entries being accepted now on www.DirectAthletics.com ...for more info go to www.wsucougars.com.
WSU'S NCAA REGIONAL QUALIFYING MARKS TO DATE (Regional/National Standings):
WSU Women:
1500m - Haley Paul 4:26.07 (9th / 15th)
5000m - Haley Paul 16:20.86 (4th / 10th)
100m Hurdles - Diana Pickler 13.86 (6th / t34th)
3000m Steeplechase - Meghan Leonard 10:41.04 (6th / 20th)
Pole Vault - Tamara Diles 4.01m / 13-1 3/4 (t3rd / t5th)
Pole Vault - Tiffany Maskulinski 4.01m / 13-1 3/4 (t 3rd / t5th)
Hammer - McKenzie Garberg 54.48m / 178-9 (13th / 40th)
Javelin - Jenna Dean 48.98m/ 160-8 (5th / 18th)
WSU Men: 200m Dash - James McSwain 21.19 (3rd / t23rd) 400m Hurdles - John Cassleman 51.83 (2nd / 13th) 4x100m Relay - Boston, McSwain, J. Woods, Robertson 39.67 (1st / 3rd) Discus - Matt Lamb 55.52m/ 182-2 (9th / 18th) Discus - Drew Ulrick 54.93m/ 180-4 (11th / 25th) Hammer - Phil MacArthur 56.78m / 186-3 (12th / 45th) Javelin - Jon Jeffreys 68.95m/ 226-2 (4th / 6th)
COUGS RANKED IN NATIONAL POLLS: The WSU women ranked tied for 22nd in the first outdoor Trackwire Top 25 Women's Team rankings...the Cougar men are unranked...teams holding top rankings this week are Texas women and Florida State men...USC (t2nd) is the top Pac-10 women's team ranked as are Arizona's men (5th)...Trackwire 25 projects a hypothetical score for the NCAA meet, factoring in injury reports and other variables supported by information gathered from coaches and NCAA-qualifying competitions across the country...this projection is generated by scoring the Dandy Dozen, a power ranking of the top 12 athletes and relay squads in each NCAA event...four Cougs are included in Trackwire Online's Dandy Dozen lists, a power ranking of the top 12 athletes and relay squads in each NCAA event: Julie Pickler (4th heptathlon), Diana Pickler (6th heptathlon), and Tamara Diles (7th pole vault).
WSU Women Pole Vault - Tamara Diles, Tiffany Maskulinski Discus - McKenzie Garberg Javelin - Jenna Dean Hammer - McKenzie Garberg
WSU Men 100m - James McSwain, Jaycee Robertson, Justin Woods 110m Hurdles - Robert Williams 400m Hurdles - John Cassleman, Robert Williams 4x100m Relay - Boston, McSwain, J. Woods, Robertson Triple Jump - Martin Boston Shot Put - Matt Lamb Discus - Matt Lamb, Drew Ulrick Javelin - Jon Jeffreys Hammer - Phil MacArthur
WSU Women 100m - Nicole Hatcher, La Shawnda Porter, Brandi Probasco-Canda 200m - Nicole Hatcher, Jeanne Newman, La Shawnda Porter, Brandi Probasco-Canda, Kameko Wilson 400m - Selena Galaviz, Kameko Wilson 800m - Kelly Dahlquist, Marisa Sandoval 1500m - Karen DeMartini, Katy Troy 5000m - Alyssa Modrell (unat) 100m Hurdles - Angelica Flynn 400m Hurdles - Lorraine King, Sara Trané 4x100m Rleay - Hatcher, Newman, Porter, Probasco-Canda High Jump - McKinnon Hanson Pole Vault - no entry Long Jump - Catie Schuetzle Triple Jump - Sarah Burns, Catie Schuetzle Shot Put - Jessica Zita Discus - Jessica Zita Javelin - Jasmine McCormack Hammer - Katie Corder (unat)
WSU Men 100m - Brian Woods 200m - Brian Woods 400m - Reny Follett 800m - Jimmy Schofield, Matt Miller (unat), Sam Stone (unat) 1500m - Evan Blanshan, Justin Chambers 5000m - ALL Unat.- Derry Betts, Chris Concha, Alex Grant,Dan Lucero, Dominic Smargiassi 110m Hurdles - Bob Frey, Josh Leyk 400m Hurdles - Josh Leyk High Jump - Kyle Eaton, Ryan Thomas Pole Vault - D.J. Brown Long Jump - Nick Isaac Triple Jump - Moreno Zapata Shot Put - Vic Asher (unat), Clint Osborn (unat) Discus - Chase Mancuso Javelin - Ryan Scott, Cameron Schwisow (unat) Hammer - Chase Mancuso
RICHARDSON TO RACE: Former Cougar All-American and current assistant coach Ellannee Richardson will race at Texas Relays in the women's invitational 400m intermediate hurdles.
COUGAR OUTDOOR REDSHIRTS: The following student-athletes will redshirt during the outdoor season: distance runners Chris Concha, Alex Grant, Clay Hemlock and Chris Williams, throwers Vic Asher and Cameron Schwisow, and decathlete Brandon Brownell.
INJURY UPDATE: All-American pole vaulter Tyson Byers is practicing again and aiming toward the Mt. SAC Relays April 14-16, for his return to competition after missing all of the indoor season with a strained hamstring.
NO QUALIFYING MARKS NEEDED FOR PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS: This is the second year the Pacific-10 Conference will forego its own set of qualifying marks for its championship meet...instead, a maximum of 24 women and 24 men may be entered from each school at the head coach's discretion...outdoor and indoor seasons will be used for descending order lists and seeding into the championship heats/flights.
THROWERS CAR WASH: The Cougar throwers will conduct their fourth annual car wash April 23, 2006, with this year's proceeds going to Eric Nygard, a WSU track and field athlete, to assist with medical expenses related to his cancer treatment...the car wash will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and take place at the Bank of America, 425 E. Main St., in downtown Pullman, with the Chevron Gas Station donating the water used for the car wash...those unable to stop by the car wash can donate by contacting Debra Farwell at 509-335-0260...the Cougar throwers have conducted very successful car washes the past three years with donations totaling $3,100 going to a local community member.
WRISTBANDS FOR NYGARD: The WSU Track & Field teams are selling wristbands for senior hurdler Eric Nygard (Wenatchee, Wash.)...Nygard, a scorer in the 400m hurdles at the 2005 Pac-10 Championships, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2005...after an initial treatment, he was thought to be in remission...in January 2006, he was informed the cancer had returned and began treatment that prevents him from competing with the WSU Track & Field team...still attending classes at WSU with goal to graduate in August and apply to dental schools...Eric is married and has an infant daughter...wristbands are black with a quote from Charles Beard, selected by Nygard, in yellow lettering, "When it's dark enough, you can see the stars" and his initials, E.N...cost is $5 (medium and large)...to purchase a wristband, contact Cougar assistant coach Ellannee Richardson at 509-335-4730...additionally, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is conducting a penny drive through donation containers in each WSU team's locker room with the proceeds going to Nygard...a benevolent account has been established at Washington Mutual Bank under his name for donations to assist with medical expenses and can be made at any WaMu branch.


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Five months ago, the Sounders were in last place after their worst start to an MLS season.
After Wednesday's 1-0 home win against Chivas USA, Seattle has risen all the way to the top of the standings in one key measure, 1.72 average points per game. Due to the league's unbalanced schedule, PPG is often the best indicator to a season's success, and after a third-straight victory, no one is better than the Sounders.
"We knew that we could get in this position," said team captain Mauro Rosales. "We never doubted about the quality and ability that this team has."
The worst-to-first climb of sorts — Seattle is tied for second overall in total points — is the reward of six wins in a seven-game stretch, a first in franchise history. The Sounders have also matched its best record through 25 games at 13-8-4.
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Wednesday's performance was particularly impressive with five potential starters out injured, suspended or on international duty.
"Certainly some guys stepped up," said coach Sigi Schmid of the team's depth.
Forward David Estrada, for example, made his first start since May 8, something he didn't find out about until a half hour before the game.
The short-handed hosts took the lead for good in the 24th minute, when Lamar Neagle skillfully knocked in a cross from Marc Burch with a dexterous flying-scissors kick after benefiting from a fortuitous bounce.
"The ball dropped right in my lap — literally right in my lap," Neagle said. "It dropped over somebody's head, and it was unexpected. I took a bad touch but ended up being able to get my foot up high enough to get it down."
The goal was Neagle's sixth this season, setting a personal best and breaking a 505-minute scoreless drought for the Federal Way native. It was also the fourth straight goal for Seattle off a free kick.
Scoring first has been a good omen for the Sounders for the past three seasons as the team improved to 37-0-8 in such games, the longest active unbeaten streak in the league.
Last-place Chivas (5-15-7) looked threatening in its attempts to tie the score in front of 38,317 at CenturyLink Field. The best chance to equalize came in the 68th minute, but Mario de Luna's shot off a free kick bounced right to goalkeeper Michael Gspurning as the visitors' road winless streak extended to 12 games.
Gspurning nearly gift-wrapped an opportunity for the Goats at the end, when the ball slipped out of his hands and he illegally picked it back up. The infraction would have resulted in an indirect free kick inside the penalty box, but referee Mark Geiger blew the final whistle instead.
"I was a little bit excited too early," said Gspurning, who earned his third straight shutout, ninth overall. "If the game wouldn't have been over, it would've been a free kick, to be fair."
Schmid called it a "smidgen of luck."
Seattle continued some length streaks with the win, having gone unbeaten in 11 games against Chivas at 7-0-4, winning five in a row, and unbeaten in 11 games at home at 8-0-3, a team record and the second-longest in MLS this season.
The Sounders haven't allowed a goal in 286 minutes, its longest stretch of the year.
"We made a commitment after the Houston game (a 3-1 loss) that we got to play better defense, and we haven't given up a goal since then," said Schmid. "At the end of the day that's something very important. To win an MLS Cup, we got to be solid in the back."
• Sounders FC caps a stretch of three games in eight days against Chicago on Saturday at 7 p.m.
• More than 81 percent of Seattle's total salary was unavailable, led by Clint Dempsey (international duty) and Obafemi Martins (sprained ankle). The two designated players make about $6.5 million combined. Martins underwent a pregame fitness test but ultimately missed his fourth game in a row. Also unavailable were Brad Evans (calf), Eddie Johnson (international duty) and Leo Gonzalez (red-card suspension).
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Kyle And Kim Richards Mock Lisa Vanderpump's Fainting Spell On Dancing With The Stars
November 12, 2013 03:00 PM by Suzy Kerr
The claws were out on last night's episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and this time Lisa Vanderpump was the target. Specifically, it was Lisa's fainting spell that happened while she was rehearsing for a show last season on Dancing With the Stars that had a couple of the other women (Kim and Kyle Richards, I'm talkin' to you) on the attack.
On Monday's show, which was filmed last spring, Housewives Kyle and Kim Richards, along with Brandi Glanville and Mauricio Umansky, turned up to show their support for their dancing co-star. The support came to an abrupt halt, however, when Lisa collapsed during a rehearsal. Later on, while watching the the dance competition at home, sisters Kyle and Kim Richards dissolved into laughter at what, according to them, was a very practiced looking faint.
"What just happened?" Kim wondered, looking confused. "I have to see that again in slow mo," Kyle replied before rewinding the show to watch again. After they got the laughing under control, they began to speculate about why Lisa would purposefully faint. "I don't think she wanted to do it anymore," Kim reasoned. She also pointed out that her acting experience resulted in a highly trained eye at detecting a fake faint. "Some people are just not made out for fake faints," she said. Kyle agreed with her sis, saying that the collapse was too pretty and didn't look authentic. So does that mean all TRUE faints are awkward and unattractive? Thank goodness we've got a couple of bona fide fainting experts willing to provide their invaluable assessments on the matter.
This won't be the last of Faintgate2013, either. Next week's episode will feature more on the exciting topic, so be sure to set your DVR for some more Kim and Kyle Richards fainting expertise.
So what did you think about Lisa Vanderpump's collapse on DWTS? Was it genuine or are Kyle and Kim right to call BS on it? Tell us in the comments!
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The Vampire Diaries Season 5, Episode 17 Sneak Peek: Damon and Elena Can't Stop Hooking Up (VIDEO)
In this sneak peek for this week's The Vampire Diaries, the show is still maintaining the ruse that Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) goes to high school. Or, maybe not given that Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) are at Mystic Falls High for a parent-teacher conference. On the agenda while they wait for said meeting to begin: Jeremy's possible affair with witch Liv and the tons of sex Delena has been having. Not necessarily in that order.
Elena seems none too pleased with Damon in this sneak peek for Season 5, Episode 17 ("Rescue Me"). The two are sitting in an empty classroom, waiting for Jeremy's teacher to show up, and Elena's not sure why Damon is even there. He explains: "You left me in charge of Jeremy when you went off to Whitmore. I had this on my calendar for months." Was having Enzo kidnap and nearly kill Jer also on your calendar, Damon?
Watch the full Delena sneak peek over at EW.com.
Elena also questions Damon's given motive, and her ex-boyfriend-with-benefits quickly gives up the ruse: "Oh, come on. Don't pretend like you're not still tingly from this morning." But Elena doesn't want to talk about how she and Damon can't keep their hands off one another. She wants to talk about Jeremy. So, Damon bites. Apparently, he saw Jeremy drinking with Liv at the Grill that very morning.
"Jeremy wouldn't do that to Bonnie," Elena exclaims. Apparently, Damon has a better memory than her.
"Again," Damon awesomely quips. "Need I remind you that he once had an affair with a ghost? And the only thing that was missing was a sappy love song and a pottery wheel." Yes! The Ghost reference we've been waiting for since Season 3.
The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
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Thanksgiving is the time of year where Americans give thanks for our many blessings and reunite with family members that, perhaps, we haven't seen in a while. It's a time of rejoicing, remembering and relaxing accompanied by massive Turkey feasts that ensure we will be snoring on the couch by half-time of the annual shellacking the Detroit Lions will receive in the first game of the day. While turkey is the most popular centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, family traditions developed over the years result in no two tables containing the same selection of culinary delights, especially when it comes to the side items. As a result, it can often be a challenge deciding what wine to serve with the meal. Below are some suggestions that work well with some of the more popular dishes, but when it comes to pairing food with wine, keep in mind that there are no perfect answers and you can never go wrong with drinking what you like.
History and Tradition
Zinfandel is a grape that has historically been linked to America, mostly due to its long tenure in our nation compared with other grape varieties. Arriving in New England in the 1830's and eventually to the Napa/Sonoma area in the 1850's, Zinfandel became the drink of choice for miners during the gold rush and was likened to a nice claret from France. Great accolades for its time! It even survived Prohibition as home winemaking was still allowed and Zinfandel was the number one choice of grapes. Most experts who recommend Zinfandel with the traditional Thanksgiving meal stipulate finding one that is more on the fruity side and feel it is one of the most versatile styles for the entire meal.
Beaujolais is another great choice and if you like young, fruitier wines, it is very convenient that the current vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau is always released on the third week of November. Beaujolais is made from the light, red Gamay grape and those from the best 10 communes (called Cru Beaujolais) can often be compared to rich, structured and age-worthy Pinot Noir, another versatile choice for Thanksgiving. On a day where full, rich dishes abound, your tummy may thank you for the lighter red.
- 2009 Windsor Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Private Reserve
- 2008 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Pinot Noir, Freestone Hills
Welcome your Guests
Enough with the history and tradition and where are my manners? When family and guests arrive, they will no doubt be parched and looking for something to sip on and allow the conversation to flow more easily. As a day of celebration, you can never go wrong with serving a little bubbly as an aperitif. Sparkling wine goes well with many dishes on your Thanksgiving table and a Blanc de Noirs, which means "white wine from red grapes," should do the trick. The red berry notes from the Pinot Noir as well as the citrus and bread notes from the Chardonnay makes the recommendation below a fantastic choice.
Cranberry Sauce
You did remember the cranberry sauce, didn't you? You don't want Grandma to give you the same evil eye you remember as a child when you accidentally knocked over her favorite antique vase that lasted through the Great Depression, right? While cranberries themselves can often taste a little sour, the basic recipes in America result in a sweeter dish. Any fruity wine with red berry attributes like Beaujolais and Merlot will work from this perspective, however, when eaten in the context of such an intense meal including turkey, dressing and other savory dishes, intensely flavored whites like Gewurztraminer or Riesling may work better.
- 2008 Windsor Merlot, Sonoma County, Private Reserve
- 2009 Windsor Gewurztraminer, California
- 2009 Windsor Riesling, California
Don't have time or the patience to roast your own yams and go the whole 9 yards? Try this simple recipe:
Braised Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- 5 tb butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered & diced into 1/4″ pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- Combine all ingredients into a large saucepan or dutch oven
- Cook covered over low heat stirring occasionally until potatoes fall apart when cooked (about 45 mins)
- Off heat, mash sweet potatoes with a potato masher or put through a food mill
- Stir in fresh ground pepper & add salt to taste
Pumpkin Pie
Moving onto dessert, who can resist Mom's good old-fashioned pumpkin pie? An extra pie has always been prepared for me ever since I could say "Happy Thanksgiving!" This traditional dessert is often filled with baking spices including sugar, cinnamon, cloves and ginger and that spells smooth, fortified goodness in the form of Madeira, Port or Sherry. Other dessert wines like Semillon, Sauternes or Muscat may also work.
- Windsor Rare California Port, Private Reserve
- 2009 Windsor Muscat Canelli, Alexander Valley, Private Reserve
From our home to yours, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Please let us know what traditional dishes and wines you will be serving. Cheers!


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Saturday night, USC will try to win its second straight under interim coach Ed Orgeron when the Trojans (4-2 SU, 2-4 ATS) visit the Fighting Irish (4-2 SU, 1-4-1 ATS) at Notre Dame Stadium (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC). The Trojans are happy Lane Kiffin is gone, and they showed it in their spirited 38-31 win over Arizona. The big question is whether they'll have receiver Marqise Lee, last year's Biletnikoff Award winner. Lee missed the win over the Wildcats with a knee injury and is practicing on a limited basis this week.
Notre Dame had a bye following its 37-34 win over Arizona State at Cowboys Stadium. Quarterback Tommy Rees played one of his best games against the 22nd-ranked Sun Devils, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. That said, he's still completing under 52 percent of his throws.
This is just the 11th time since the AP poll began in 1936 that both teams are unranked. Oddsmakers established Notre Dame as a field-goal favorite, but the line has jumped at most books.
Line: Notre Dame -3, Total: 51
Line movement and notes: This line opened -3 consistently around Las Vegas and had remained there through Thursday morning. The total is between 50.5 and 51.
Updated college football lines: Live odds for USC-Notre Dame
History and trends: The Irish won 22-13 at USC last year to reach the national championship game, but they haven't beaten the Trojans in South Bend since 2001.
USC is 0-9 ATS in its last nine road games....USC is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games against winning teams.... Notre Dame is 2-6-1 ATS in its last nine home games....The Irish are 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings.
The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six meetings....The UNDER is 5-0 in USC's last five non-conference games.
Trojans outlook: Nelson Agholor caught seven passes for 161 yards from Cody Kessler in the win over Arizona, and Javorius Allen ran for two touchdowns. Allen teams with running backs Tre Madden and Justin Davis to form the nation's 39th-best ground attack (200.3 yards per game). The trio has combined for 11 scores.
USC allows just 107.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 15th nationally. But the pass defense has been shredded for more than 700 yards and seven touchdowns in the past two games.
Fighting Irish outlook: The Irish will lean on their stout defensive line, led by Louis Nix III and Stephon Tuitt, to control the interior. Tuitt is a disruptive force who has 4.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, seven QB hurries, a forced fumble, an interception, and a pass breakup.
Offensively, rushing leader George Atkinson III looks to bounce back after gaining just 54 yards on 18 carries against the Sun Devils. He's still averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Senior WR T.J. Jones has been uncoverable, with 33 catches for 481 yards and four scores.
Key injuries: In addition to Lee, the Trojans hope to get back CB Anthony Brown from a knee injury and DE Morgan Breslin from a hip injury. Breslin is tied for the team with four sacks despite missing the last two games.
Notre Dame anticipates DE Sheldon Day returning from his ankle injury. He missed the Michigan State and Oklahoma games, as well as most of the Arizona State game.
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The Linemakers' lean: The road team has won the last four meetings in this series, but you can throw all of that recent history out the window. This game is about an underachieving Irish squad that has covered only once this season against a USC squad that could already be over having a new coach. We expect a low-scoring game dictated by a good USC defense, but with Notre Dame coming out ahead in the end. It's a short number when considering Cody Kessler has had trouble in two road games already. We like Notre Dame and the UNDER in this spot.
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A few years ago, we worried about NYC's The Walkmen. They lost a step, and when 2008's You & Me was announced, we were not as excited. But, that album was fantastic, with the help of our favorite song of 2008, "In the New Year," re-establishing The Walkmen as one of America's best bands.
It was announced today that The Walkmen will release their new album, Lisbon, on September 14 via Fat Possum Records. According to Pitchfork, the sound is "early Elvis and Sun Records tracks, but that the final product wouldn't sound much like that: The instrumentation is very simple, and then there's a very loud vocal and a softish drum. There is a slapback guitar on everything."
In honor of all of this… here are 3 of our favorite Walkmen songs…
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Architect of Austerity: Schäuble's Search for a Way Forward
As Germany's Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schäuble is one of Europe's most influential politicians -- and one of its most hated. Many hold his austerity policies responsible for mass poverty and unemployment in the south. How does he know his decisions are right?
At the Federal Ministry of Finance on Berlin's Wilhelmstrasse, working home to one of the most powerful men of our time, the corridors are up to 700 meters (2,296 feet) long. They lead to 2,100 offices, whose stone doorframes form seemingly endless rows reminiscent of the set of a grim, futuristic film.
Wolfgang Schäuble's office is in room 4358, an unadorned corner office on the fifth floor. Many people in cities like Athens and Madrid hold this man responsible for their misery. For them, he is hardly less contemptible than the other men whose offices were once in the same building. They blame him for the plight of retirees reduced to scavenging for food in garbage cans. They claim that the Teutonic furor behind his austerity measures has impoverished Europe and turned it into a place of decay. They believe that no one bears more responsibility for such policies than the man in room 4358 at the German Finance Ministry. Does this man in a gray suit actually know what he is doing?
'Into a Dark Forest'
Schäuble isn't one for small talk. He seems to have no objection to getting right to the point -- to the question of what constitutes the basis of his political decisions, and how academic insights enter into the political process. "As Bismarck said, from one second to the next, you suddenly find yourself walking into a dark forest," he says.
The minister is referring not only to his particular branch of government, but also to the system of finance, global transfers and hypersensitive expectations in an era of chronic crises. Many voters act on little more than the hope that their elected representatives in the parliament and the administration have a pretty good idea of what they are doing. But what exactly serves as the basis for their decisions?
Schäuble points to a man sitting with him at the table: an unobtrusive, alert man whom the minister, with a hint of sarcasm, calls his "chief economist." His name is Ludger Schuknecht, and his head resembles that of a nervous bird. As the Finance Ministry's director general for economic policy, a position referred to as "AL I," Schuknecht serves as the link between the world of economic theory and the world of the feasible, between knowledge and power.
"He is an outstanding academic," says Schäuble, although he is unable to resist adding a "but " He doesn't complete the sentence, and yet it is clear what Schäuble means to say: Politics is a whole different game. Schuknecht laughs nervously.
Staying One Step Ahead
Schuknecht's job is to provide answers to all technical and specialized questions on the spur of the moment. Schäuble sometimes even calls him at night to resolve questions that are on his mind. Could you explain to me, once again, the "balance sheet crisis" in Spain, he might ask? Or: Which laws govern the shadow banks in the US state of Delaware? Schäuble expects to receive immediate input, material to contemplate.
Schuknecht's economic policy division employs about 140 people, most of them economists, whose job is to provide the state secretaries and the finance minister with the latest figures. They are expected to be consistently well informed about the latest academic debates, or preferably even a step ahead of them. Schuknecht is convinced that there isn't a single important thought that escapes his team. They represent the concentrated expert knowledge of the powerful.
Each employee in the economic policy division has access to specialized knowledge and contacts at universities, banks and associations, as well as think tanks in Brussels and Washington. Schuknecht's staff members invite professors to write concept papers or, at times, to pay a visit to the minister in room 4358.
One of those academics was Kenneth Rogoff, a Harvard economist and one of the world's foremost economic thinkers. He stopped by Schäuble's office on March 2, 2011, just after having given a talk in the ministry on his latest book, "This Time is Different," a 500-page tome on the financial crises of the last 800 years. The book, a massive collection of figures derived from archives, forgotten books and documents presumed lost, became a global bestseller and required reading for finance ministers and central bankers alike. It helped to explain the anatomy of financial crises.
Schäuble, who had read the book, met with Rogoff for an hour. "It wasn't a narrow advice-giving session," says the minister. "I asked him to explain to me what he said in his talk." As it turned out, Rogoff's views conformed to what Schäuble had always known: Ever since money has existed, there has been debt and there have been crises. And when they expand into sovereign debt crises, and when the entire structure of global finance begins to totter, there are no longer any easy answers. After the meeting, the name Rogoff began popping up in Schäuble's speeches.
The Real World
"Academics are important," says Schäuble, "because one has to constantly make an effort to understand things." And yet there is still a wide gap between all the models and theories, and actual political decisions. The world doesn't submit to theories, and history does not offer quick lessons for the future. Suddenly what the experts believe is the right thing to do diverges from the reality of what is feasible -- a reality characterized by political compromises in Brussels, unrest in Lisbon and the power struggles within the steering committee of a coalition party in Athens.
Greece is only one example, but a good one nonetheless. Schäuble often mentions Greece, and when he does he breathes heavily and pauses frequently, rubs his eyes and clasps his hands together in front of his face as if he were praying. Should the country have withdrawn from the euro zone in 2010? The possibility was discussed in the Finance Ministry, even though these discussions were never mentioned publicly. The numbers were clear, and they made a mockery of the Maastricht criteria.
"But then I get a call from (former US Treasury Secretary) Timothy Geithner," says Schäuble, "and he says, 'You do know that we wouldn't have made the decision to allow Lehman Brothers to go bankrupt if we had been asked 24 hours later, don't you?'" Schäuble shrugs his shoulders and falls silent. He cradles his head in his hands and narrows his eyes, using body language to ask: Well, what do you do in that situation? What's the right thing to do? What isn't? What's going to blow up in your face tomorrow?
"Or take the debate in 2011 over the debt haircut for Greece," Schäuble continues. He shrugs his shoulders once again. What would be the consequences of debt forgiveness? What would it mean for Portugal? And for Ireland? And how much of a haircut should private creditors be forced to accept? 20 percent? 22? 30? Or at least 50, as Schäuble had proposed from the very beginning?
'That Terrible Feeling'
It wasn't because he was sure about the number, but almost on the basis of a gut feeling derived from year after year of dealing with the feasible. In those situations, someone like Schuknecht is no longer helpful. In those situations, politicians get together late at night, drink wine and talk -- not about the specific details and not about methodology, but about all the things they have already experienced, and about what works and what doesn't.
Schäuble exhales loudly and shrugs his shoulders. He is honest enough to admit that he wasn't envious of his predecessor, Peer Steinbrück, when Lehman failed in 2008 and the global financial crisis erupted, nor did he envy Steinbrück for "that terrible feeling you get when you realize that this could turn into a panic."
- Part 1: Schäuble's Search for a Way Forward
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Carnival Cruises' announcement that it is transferring the 1,022-passenger Tropicale to sister company Costa Cruises in February -- this February -- raised a few eyebrows. Not because Costa chose the Tropicale instead of Holland America's Westerdam, which was rather widely -- and incorrectly -- speculated on in news media outlets. The odd thing about the move is the speed with which Tropicale will abandon its regular itineraries (she's currently doing 10-day Panama Canal voyages out of Ft. Lauderdale and had been slated to begin home-porting in Port Canaveral in late March, where she would initiate the line's only regularly scheduled 2-day cruises).
Typically, when a cruise line transfers -- or sells -- a ship, the move is announced up to a year ahead of time so as to limit passenger displacement.
One of the reasons Costa selected Tropicale, however, was the possibility of a quick transfer. In this case, Tropicale's move to shorter cruises, which typically aren't heavily booked until closer-to-sailing, meant the ship's move wouldn't disrupt too many passengers. Additionally, the already-scheduled drydock in February means the ship can finish the Panama Canal voyages and then move right into overhaul mode, getting the ship in shape for a more European crowd. It will be ready in time for spring/summer sailings in Europe, prime time for Costa.
Carnival is not planning, at this point, anyway, to replace Tropicale in Port Canaveral (Fantasy continues to homeport there) and the regular two-day "experiment" will be shelved for now.
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It's a new year and what better way to get off on the right foot by getting up close and personal at New York's Fall 2010 Fashion Week! G-Star Raw is a high-end designer line on the cutting edge of denim fashion. The brand is looking for "rookie" runway reporters to cover the G-Star Raw fashion show and after party during New York Fashion Week Feb. 12-16. Each chosen contestant will report using either Facebook, Flickr, Twitter or YouTube. For those of you waiting to be discovered, this is too good to be true, a great way to make contacts and an opportunity to get your foot in the door.
As a final installment for this shopping guide adventure, I leave you with the Greater Cincinnati area's chain and department store options. If you aren't new to the city, many of you probably already know of these locations — but, hey, it's always nice to be reminded!
If you still want to find that particular item that is unique but is maybe from a local or up-and-coming designer and is of high quality, Cincinnati has quite a few options for you to peruse. If you so choose, use the following as a guide to help you along your way!
Mesh, spikes, studs and leather have all been appearing in the past two years or so of runway, namely with designer Alexander Wang. I can't help but think of that amazing movie from the early '80s, Blade Runner, or Gotham City even. Also, the FIT Museum had an exhibit entitled Gothic: Dark Glamour earlier this Spring that I was fortunate enough to see. Is it a sign of the dark times? Or just another go around for '80s punk revival? Maybe it's both. Either way, I'd like to feature this fashion statement for inspiration today in all of its dark, glamorous and quirky ways.
Last week was the grand opening of Public Enemies, Johnny Depp's portrayal of John Dillinger. Maybe it was just Depp's charming good looks or maybe it was his effortlessness at being so cool, but I was hooked on the fashion from the sunglasses down to the shoes.


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The burgeoning amount of data available to human resources professionals provides a new opportunity to more effectively manage the workforce. A recent survey of employers, reported by Visier Inc. and HRmarketer Services Group, shows that the metrics most valued for quantifying the outcomes of the workforce and those who manage it include employee turnover, performance, compensation and productivity.
However, the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies at Cornell University reports that recognizing value does not equate to realizing value. All companies use HR data for basic reporting, but few trust the data. Most use a dashboard or score card to report data, but few have the technology to support in-depth analysis. Almost three-quarters have the techniques to analyze the data; approximately one-fourth have the talent to execute those techniques. And two-thirds have the support of their senior leaders for using HR analytics, but only one-third of HR generalists understand the value to be gained from the information.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., January 22. UNIVERSITY of Michigan men's swimming and diving head coach Jon Urbanchek, who has guided the Wolverines to 13 Big Ten Conference team titles and one NCAA crown in his 22 seasons, has announced that he will retire following the 2003-04 season. He will remain with the team through the entire summer swimming season, which includes preparation for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
"Jon Urbanchek embodies Michigan swimming," said director of athletics Bill Martin. "He has a genuine love for not only the sport of swimming, but also for the University of Michigan. He has achieved everything in this sport at every level of competition possible. The Michigan family will miss him dearly."
Urbanchek took over the team in 1982-83 and led the Wolverines to a 16th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Five years later, he returned U-M to a national powerhouse with three consecutive top-five finishes from 1988-90.
In 1995 Urbanchek placed himself in the NCAA record books, coaching the Wolverines to the NCAA National Championship title. It was Michigan's 11th such title and first since 1961, when Urbanchek donned the Maize and Blue cap as a member of U-M's team. Following Michigan's national championship in 1995, Urbanchek was named the NCAA Swimming Coach of the Year and the American Swimming Coaches Association Swimming Coach of the Year.
A distance freestyle specialist who has developed a number of high caliber swimmers, Urbanchek guided his 800-yard freestyle relay to five consecutive NCAA titles from 1993-97, including the 1996 squad that set an American record (6:20.89) that stood until 2001.
Urbanchek's swimmers have consistently brought a Maize and Blue flavor to the Olympic Games, as 28 of his pupils have swum for their respective countries. Eight of his star pupils have combined to bring 15 medals (five gold, six silver and four bronze) back to Ann Arbor, with Tom Dolan (1994-96) leading the way with a pair of gold medals in the 400-meter individual medley (1996, 2000).
At the Big Ten level, there has been no one better. In 21 years at the Big Ten Championships, Urbanchek has coached his team to the team title on 13 occasions, including 10 straight from 1986-95 and the 2003 title in Canham Natatorium last year. During his 10-year span of Big Ten dominance the Wolverines compiled a dual meet record of 48-2 and won 88 individual and relay titles at the league championships. Dating back to the beginning of the 1991-92 campaign Urbanchek has guided his Wolverines to a 52-1 dual meet record in league action.
He was named head coach of the United States' 1994 and 1998 World Championship teams and has been on the last five United States Olympic Games coaching staffs.
Urbanchek and his No. 9-ranked Wolverines return to the water next Saturday (Jan. 31) when they face Northwestern at 2 p.m. CST in Evanston, Ill.. He will coach his final home meet Friday, Feb. 6, at Canham Natatorium against Michigan State.


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BERKELEY - Below are quotes from head coach Jeff Tedford from his weekly press conference Sept. 20. The Golden Bears visit New Mexico State Friday night, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. PT. The game will be televised nationally by ESPN and can be heard on the Cal Football Radio Network (Flagship: KGO AM 810, San Francisco).
On New Mexico's offense:
"It's similar to Texas Tech's. They spread you out - four wide receivers, two-by-two or three-by-one - that type of thing. They can do some damage, as we saw what Texas Tech did. So we have a good challenge, we have to limit the big play. We can't give away big plays against them. We have to make them earn everything that they get."
On playing with their offensive system:
"I know the defensive staff has been watching a lot of the Texas Tech game to look and see what Texas Tech did against us because I would imagine that they would try to simulate that. Whatever they had success with, I imagine it probably fits into their system. I know that Coach (Bob) Gregory has been watching some of that tape."
On motivating Cal when playing a team that has not won a game yet:
"We have not come close yet to reaching our potential as a team in any phase of the game. We have a lot to work on, and that is mainly what we talk about, getting better week in and week out. It doesn't matter who we play. I know I tell you this all the time, but it is so true. We need to reach our full potential and execute in all three phases of the game, and we have not come close to doing that yet. It's another opportunity for us to go out and get better this week in all phases of the game."
On slow starts in the first half of games this year and getting off to a faster start this week:
"I think we scored a touchdown in the first series of two out of three games, (but) we've scored most our points in the second half this year. So yes, that would be nice to come out and establish something, especially offensively a little bit early. Each game has a different set of circumstances. Last week, they did a nice job of driving the ball and holding onto the football, so we only had the ball twice in the first quarter. We didn't have a whole lot of opportunity to get anything done. There is no question we would like to put together some drives, as in any game, as early as we can."
On wanting to see Joe Ayoob be more consistent:
"I would like to see everyone more consistent. The finger gets pointed at Joe because he is the quarterback, but when players run wrong routes, when you are supposed to come out of a route and don't, when the back takes the wrong track and runs into him, all those things are pointed to Joe because he is the new guy and the focal point is on him. But that is not necessarily the case. Of course, Joe is still learning every time out, but so are all the other young players. It's their first time to get a lot of things done."
On the frustrations of guys being out with concussions because it is unknown when they will return:
"You really don't know when they will return, and it's definitely something that you don't want to take a chance with; they are very serious injuries. Concussions are something that could be a two-day thing or a two-week thing. You just never know how people respond to them. One day you could think this guy is fine and he's playing, and the next day he's not. Like in the game last week, we thought that Andrew (Cameron) was coming around a little bit and he has still not fully recovered. You can't tape it up like an ankle and play on it a little bit. With concussions, you don't take those chances."
On OG Bryan Deemer and OT Scott Smith, who had their first starts vs. Illinois last week:
"I thought Smith played real well. I thought Deemer, given the opportunity, could play better. It goes along with any position, you get in there for the first time and there are things that you do well and things you wish you had back from time to time. I thought Deemer had a few more of those plays that he wishes he could have back, but I thought Scott did a pretty good job."
On freshman linebacker Anthony Felder starting this week:
"Yeah, I would foresee Felder starting again. He made a lot happen and he was all over the field. He is very athletic, very fast. He can cover sideline to sideline very well."
On freshmen linebackers Anthony Felder and Zack Follett:
"Both of those guys are getting a lot of playing time. Number one, Coach (Justin) Wilcox is doing a great job of coaching them and getting them to understand what they need to do. Number two, they are both very attentive and responsible young men who are mature. They pay attention to details and, not to mention, they have the athleticism and speed to recover from their mistakes from time to time. I am very pleased with those two linebackers. They are all first-year guys. Whether it be those two or Desmond Bishop or Mickey Pimentel, all those guys are doing a pretty good job."
On missed tackles in the Illinois game:
"We are flying to the ball and we are hitting people hard. But I think our guys were a little surprised with how good Illinois' running back was, how strong he was and the balance he had. They put some good licks on him, and a lot of people go down from that. But you get into the big-time backs, and they don't go down from that. Not only do you have to hit them, but you have to run your feet through them and arm wrap them. It was a lesson well learned for our guys last week."
On special teams:
"I think every game there has been a special teams play. The first game, we blocked a punt, (then we) made the guy at Washington pull it down, and it gave us great field position there, (and) obviously, the punt return last week and against Sacramento State. I think our guys are doing a great job of playing hard, really enjoying their role and taking pride in their role on special teams. Coach (Pete) Alamar is doing a nice job with getting our guys in position to make some plays; they are playing hard. The more athleticism you have on the team it really increases your play.
"The more athleticism you have, your special teams are going to be better. Special teams players are normally your tight ends, linebackers, running backs, fullbacks, defensive backs, those types of guys. Those are the guys that are covering kicks. The more depth you have at those positions, the better you are going to be with guys that can run and tackle."
On the fan support being better this year than it has been in years past:
"Sometimes I take my headset off to hear the crowd because I wear a double head set and I can't hear anything. So as they had the ball last week, I had to pull my headset off just to hear the crowd, and I was very pleased with the crowd support and the noise in the stadium. They got called for a couple of illegal procedure penalties, and the crowd noise helps that. No question, I am very pleased with the attendance and with the support we are getting."


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- Homemade Sweet and Spicy English Cucumber Pickles
Never buy pickles again! Better tasting homemade pickles cannot be beat.
- Jalapeno Cheddar Burger Bite Kabobs
Grilled mini meatballs stuffed with jalapeno and cheddar cheese perfect for a cookout appetizer.
- Black Bean Sweet Potato Burgers
These vegan and vegetarian-friendly burgers make the perfect entree to a summertime meal.
- Red, White, and Blueberry Turkey Burger Sliders
A blueberry balsamic reduction tops these tiny turkey burgers stuffed with bell peppers and feta cheese.
- Hoppin John Burgers
A new twist on the New Year's Day tradition of eating black eyed peas.
- David Venable's Turkey Burgers
David Venable from QVC shares a great healthy recipe for turkey burgers.
- Italian Olive Burgers
Bold flavor from Lindsay Italian Seasoned Olives, basil and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Mark Pinhasovich's Turkey Burger
The Biggest Loser 10 at-home winner says his turkey burger is the best.
- Salmon Burger from Biggest Loser Resort
One of the best recipes served at the fitness spa that will be a fast favorite at home.
- Vegetarian Tacos
- Veggie Burger Open-Faced
- Turkey Burger Pie
- Taco Burger
- Salmon Burger
- Mile High Veggie Burger
- Hungarian Vegetarian Goulash
- Deluxe Burger with Oven Fries
- Barbecued Portobello Burger
- Mexican Turkey Burgers
A bold and spicy way to enjoy these leaner burgers from The Biggest Loser 6 Weeks to a Healthier You
- Bacon Cheeseburger
A healthy version of this classic fast-food favorite from Chef Devin.


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