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A trio of 100% pure maracuja oil rollerballs, perfect for anyone who wants to take all the skin-rejuvenating benefits of maracuja oil on the go.
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A creamy, long-wearing blush fuses the ease and blendability of a cream blush with a soft-focus and airbrushed finish.
A soft, versatile brush to flawlessly apply your tarte Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation.
An Amazonian clay and annatto infused waterproof body bronzer with an easy-to-use puff delivers a seamless, streakless application for a naturally radiant glow, while treating your skin with nourishing ingredients.
A perfectly portable palette for your eyes and cheeks featuring our biggest beauty breakthrough: Amazonian clay. Also inside are 2 Amazonian clay 12-hour blushes in one original, best-selling shade (exposed) and one NEW shade (free).
Inspired by the whimsical colors of the Amazon and infused with naturally-derived ingredients from its lush vegetation, these Amazonian butter lipsticks add a splash of rich color and creamy shine for a perfect pout.
A long-wearing, supremely soft blush infused with Amazonian clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun.
A long-wearing, supremely soft blush, in empowered, an apricot pink, is infused with Amazonian clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun.
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A long-wearing, skin-perfecting full coverage foundation infused with Amazonian clay for better, longer, truer wear.
A long-wearing, skin-perfecting full coverage foundation with UVA/UVB SPF 15 infused with Amazonian clay for better, longer, truer wear.
A waterproof concealer powered by Amazonian clay, nature's most perfect ingredient, to balance and soothe skin while completely masking discolorations and imperfections for flawless skin.
This illuminating tinted moisturizer goes above and beyond what an illuminator can do. It visibly brightens and hydrates skin as it delivers a sheer veil of illumination with subtle coverage, in a universal tint, to diffuse small imperfections.
A light-to-medium coverage, oil-free tinted moisturizer that delivers a natural, sheer finish to revitalize all skin types.
A light-to-medium coverage, oil-free tinted moisturizer that delivers a natural, sheer finish to revitalize all skin types while the SPF 20 protects your skin against the sun's harmful rays. While it works with all skin types, this oil-free tinted moisturizer is ideal for tartelettes with normal to combination skin.
*please note that not all shades are available in new packaging, but formula is the same.
A 12-hour full coverage, weightless powder foundation.
A longwearing matte bronzing powder without the shimmer— infused with Amazonian clay for a healthy, natural looking tan.
A longwearing, waterproof, mineral-based bronzing powder infused with Amazonian clay for a healthy, natural looking glow.
An easy-glide, velvety smooth stick of skin-nourishing Amazonian clay cream eye shadow in universally flattering colors.
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A shimmering pressed powder infused with Amazonian clay that adds a customizable, luminous glow to cheeks, brow bones and décolletage.
A warm, neutral lip liner infused with moisturizing Amazonian clay.
The secret weapon of girls with great brows, tarte's revolutionary volumizing brow and hair powder creates a naturally defined arch while seamlessly filling in sparse areas on the brows and scalp. <p>
Best used with frame worker double-ended powder brush.
Amazonian clay-infused brow mousse with a shape shifter double ended bamboo brow brush.
A super-slim, waterproof brow pencil glides on smoothly and lasts all day thanks to Amazonian clay, which helps balance skin for perfect application and wear.
A waterproof cream eye shadow powered by skintuituve™ Amazonian clay to effortlessly create a soft or smoky eye.
A long-wearing waterproof liner infused with Amazonian clay to glide on effortlessly smooth and deliver true color in a seamless application.
A creamy Amazonian clay infused eyeliner that goes on smooth and allows you to create a thin line or thick cat eye in an instant then dries down to budge-proof smudge-proof perfection. A FREE double-ended liner brush is included for precise application.
Not all shades are vegan. Vegan shades are indicated by the vegan symbol above the shade name.
A long-wearing eyeliner that captures the high pigment concentration and staying power of a gel pot in an effortless pencil. No brush required.
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This summer, make a splash with tarte's limited-edition timeless shade of glamazon™ pure performance 12-hour lipstick inspired by America's most glamorous synchronized swimming group! This long-wearing Amazonian clay infused lipstick nourishes and balances lip moisture as it delivers a pure splash of color in the Aqualillies' signature lip shade— vibrant coral.
Bring the benefits of BB to your eyes with this easy to apply shadow wand.
Indulge your skin with tarte's innovative BB tinted treatment primer, a powerful multi-tasker that works as a primer, moisturizer, light foundation, anti-aging treatment and sunscreen to give you a youthful-looking glow.
An innovative BB treatment with multiple skincare and makeup benefits in one eco-chic tube.
Say goodbye to dark undereye circles with this revitalizing BB tinted undereye color corrector!
A perfectly portable shadow box with four gorgeous Amazonian clay eye shadow shades inside.
Combining all the benefits of a BB cream with the coverage of a foundation, this lightweight liquid foundation delivers medium-to-full coverage and a semi-matte finish while it moisturizes, protects, covers, corrects and brightens.
The soft curves of this brush are designed to pick up and deposit just the right amount of blush.
A duo of extra self tanner applicator mitts for Brazilliance™ skin rejuvenating maracuja face and body self tanner.
This perfectly-hued bronze gives skin a sunkissed warmth that never looks fake or orange and thanks to the included perfect application mitt, you're guaranteed an easy, clean and streak-free tan every time!
tarte's best-selling maracuja self tanner in a convenient towelette designed specifically for the face.
A luxuriously plush and dense face powder brush with soft bristles that is not only versatile and durable for use, but made from sustainably harvested bamboo.
The stain that started it all. tarte's award-winning and best-selling cheek stain gives you a gorgeous, natural flush in a gel or cream consistency.
A waterproof 12-hour smoothing eye primer that locks eyeshadow in place while preventing fallout and migration for true shadow payoff.
A waterproof, 12-hour primer helps makeup stay in place longer while brightening skin for a healthy, glowing complexion.
A skin-perfecting, waterproof mattifying base that not only helps keep your makeup in place for up to 12 hours, but it also refines the appearance of pores and diffuses fine lines and imperfections. The natural fruit-and plant-derived extracts deliver anti-aging and skin-restorative benefits to your skin.
An exclusive, collector's set complete with all of tarte's newly-designed cheek stains.
Buff your way to complexion perfection with this revolutionary correcting stick! Infused with our new color correcting colored clay, this skinvigorating™ primer easily blends into skin for an even, all-over airbrushed look.
A double-duty detoxifying and exfoliating facial mask.
Line your eyes with ease with this double ended bamboo liner brush.
A double-ended concealer tool designed to blend and smooth to perfection.
Whether thick or thin, this double-ended eyelining brush is all you need to get a precise line every time.
Specifically designed for the sensitive inner-rim, this eye pencil imparts a super fine line for a defined, sultry look that lasts all day.
A limited-edition set of 3 emphasEYES high-definition eye pencils, which are specifically designed for the sensitive inner-rim to impart a super fine line for a defined, sultry look that lasts all day.
A makeup bag essential for keeping pencils sharp and sanitary, this purple eyeliner sharpener is embossed with tarte's logo. This sharpener is the perfect size for our skinny smolderEYES Amazonian clay waterproof eyeliner pencils.
Run out of your favorite tarte shadow? Not to worry, we have lids covered with the most eco-friendly way to restock your top-used shades from the femme naturale palette.
tarte's travel size foundation brush is perfect for even application of ReCreate, smooth operator, or any other tarte complexion product.
Fill in and define sparse brows and hair with ease, thanks to this double-ended brow powder brush!
Gentle waterproof eye makeup remover wipes infused with maracuja.
An Amazonian clay smart mascara that instinctively treats your unique lash concerns- working overtime to keep lashes hydrated, intact, healthier, and stronger, while delivering the appearance of voluminous lashes.
tarte introduces it's very first long-wear, clay-infused lipstick. A unique blend of emollient-rich butters (mango, avocado and shea) is encapsulated in this tarte12-hour power™ formula to achieve rich, vivid, and long-wearing color that applies smoothly and won't fade away.
Limited-edition collector's eyeshadow palette featuring 5 new, Amazonian clay shadows in gorgeous, warm shades for hazy summer days and wild summer nights.
Take your lashes to the extreme with this ultra-black mascara that lengthens, curls and magnifies for an intensified look proven to increase lash volume by 752% instantly!
A lengthening, curling, volumizing, and conditioning mascara infused with olive esters to condition, treat, and protect lashes.
The ultimate in 'wakeup makeup'! An inner rim brightening eyeliner designed specifically for the inner rim of the eye.
Take the intimidation out of pigmentation and achieve crisp definition as you line your eyes like a pro with this easy-to-use, precision longwear liquid liner.
Create stunning, sultry eyes with this palette of 16 Amazonian clay eye shadows in a perfectly giftable box!
Dare to dip? Discover our best selling lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara in a waterproof version with limited-edition packaging! The same lengthening, curling, volumizing, and conditioning benefits you love in the original are in this splash proof version. Get the bombshell lashes you desire, while olive esters condition, treat and protect your lashes.
A hybrid between a stain, a gloss and a rich balm, LipSurgence™ lip crème delivers nondrying color while keeping lips hydrated and refreshed.
Inspired by tarte's award-winning lip tints, this glossy addition to the LipSurgence™ family will perfect your pout with a brightening pop of color and lasting shine.
Inspired by tarte's award-winning lip tints, this glossy addition to the LipSurgence™ family will perfect your pout with a brightening pop of color and lasting shine, available in park ave princess™, the first lip product offered in our original radiant bronze hue!
As a follow up to tarte's best-selling LipSurgence™ lip tints, these shimmering lip lusters give lips a high dose of color and shine in an easy twist-up stick.
A hybrid between a stain, a gloss and a rich balm. LipSurgence™ lip tint delivers nondrying, sheer color while keeping lips hydrated and refreshed. Our award-winning tint is goofproof—it goes on like a lip gloss, stays on like a stain and hydrates like a dreamy balm.
A follow up to the bestselling LipSurgence™ lip tint, this hydrating formula delivers the same moisturizing results but with a soft, beautiful matte finish.
Introducing energy—the newest shade addition to the award-winning and best-selling franchise of LipSurgence™ lip tints. This skintuitive™ formula responds to your skin's natural pH and energy, giving you a personalized tint that is truly your own younique shade of pink.
We've brought you one of our favorite makeup artist tricks for creaseproof cream shadow—two simple steps in one little wand.
A glow-maker duo for boosting the complexion with a healthy, luminous glow.
Refresh, renew and recharge tired eyes with our eye treatment enriched with C-brighter™ technology. By harnessing the power of maracuja fruit, vitamin C and advanced botanicals, this skintuitive™ eye treatment visibly hydrates, firms and brightens the delicate eye area.
A full coverage, waterproof concealer that won't crease, flake, or leave you needing more.
A powerful resurfacing lip scrub that exfoliates lips then provides instant hydration—quenching lips with no greasy or filmy feel.
A maracuja infused duo for a perfectly kissable pout, featuring a skin-softening lip exfoliant and a mega-watt shine lip gloss in a chic floral bag.
Not all oil is created equal. This earth-prescribed treatment oil targets your individual skin concerns and delivers harmony and moisture for firmer, brighter, smoother-looking skin.
This earth-prescribed treatment oil targets your individual skin concerns and delivers harmony and moisture for firmer, brighter, smoother-looking skin in a travel friendly rollerball.
A bronzing, matte, waterproof body perfector infused with maracuja.
Define and enhance your eyes with this skin-nourishing, all-in-one, shadow and liner tool.
A lash-enhancing treatment that works to improve the appearance of lash length and thickness.
An eyelash primer infused with high-performance natural™ ingredients to increase the appearance of lash volume and increase the appearance of lash length as it preps and primes your lashes—making it the ultimate base for bombshell lashes. The precision bristles of the cone shaped brush separate and evenly coat every last lash to deliver conditioning nutrients that stimulate lashes from root to tip.
Run out of your favorite tarte shadow? Not to worry, we have your lids covered with the most eco-friendly way to restock your top-used shades from the neutralEYES eye shadow palette volume II.
Naturally-derived blotting papers that instantly absorb excess oil and shine for a matte, refreshed complexion.
You'll be ready for a night out on the town with tarte's lights, camera, lashes!™ primer and limited edition LipSurgence™, put together in a chic clutch!
An innovative 2-in-1 matte bronzer and cheek tint in park ave princess. Transform into a glowing, bronze goddess with tarte's new bronze & glow™ matte bronzer & cheek tint.
Awaken, define, and enhance your eyes with this essential Amazonian clay shadow, liner and mascara collection.
The first ergonomically designed eyelash curler for an easy and painless eyelash curl with every use! Plus enjoy a deluxe size of our best-selling lights, camera lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara.
A high-quality, silicone refill pad designed for use with the picture perfect™ eyelash curler.
This Amazonian clay infused matte powder soothes skin as it gives the right amount of buildable coverage.
A limited-edition blush & bronzer duo in a convenient, chic compact.
Power up your pout! Inspired by our newly designed cheek stain, these punched up lip tints impart bold color and shine for a perfect smile all day long.
This exclusive duo of PureOptic™ lipglosses in sheer vibrant pink & sheer melon deliver the perfect dose of moisture, color and shine with every application. Each flattering shade contains a complex of 24 pigments blended together to capture and reflect light. Nourishing, hydrating peppermint also helps give a fuller appearance to lips as the natural hues complement every skin tone for a rich, vivid, long-lasting pop of color.
This exclusive duo of PureOptic™ lipglosses deliver the perfect dose of moisture, color and shine with every application. Each flattering shade contains a complex of 24 pigments blended together to capture and reflect light. Nourishing, hydrating peppermint also helps give a fuller appearance to lips as the natural hues complement every skin tone for a rich, vivid, long-lasting pop of color.
Easy to take with you anywhere, this perfectly sized shadow palette creates an endless variety of naturally gorgeous looks.
A follow up to tarte's best-selling smolderEYES™ Amazonian clay waterproof liner, these are the trimmed down "skinny" version.
A longwearing, waterproof eyeliner with intensified pigment!
A versatile waterproof liner powered by Amazonian clay for soft or smoldering eyes.
A makeup bag essential for keeping pencils sharp and sanitary, this eyeliner sharpener is the perfect size for our smolderEYES™ Amazonian clay waterproof eyeliner pencil.
A translucent, silky finishing powder with Amazonian clay that keeps makeup in place and diffuses imperfections.
tarte's best-selling Amazonian clay finishing powder in an easy-to-apply pressed powder compact to help fight excess oil and shine for a fresh complexion all day long.
A limited-edition, gold picture perfect™ eyelash curler with a deluxe lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara.
A 3-in-1 brow brush, pencil, and underscoring concealer that allows you to shape, line, and define your brows with one simple tool!
A revolutionary foundation brush that is not only supremely soft, versatile and durable for use, but also made of sustainably harvested bamboo.
Travel lightly, travel beautifully. A deluxe size of our translucent, silky finishing powder with Amazonian clay to keep makeup in place and diffuse imperfections wherever your life moments and adventures take you.
Travel lightly, travel beautifully. A deluxe size of our longwearing mineral-based bronzing powder infused with Amazonian clay for a healthy, natural looking glow.
Travel lightly, travel beautifully. A deluxe size of our lengthening, curling, volumizing, and conditioning mascara infused with olive esters to condition, treat, and protect lashes. Get bombshell lashes wherever your adventures and life moments take you!
Travel lightly, travel beautifully. A deluxe size of our one-of-a-kind maracuja and vitamin C infused divine shine lip gloss. Think of it like health food for your lips—it drenches lips in cool moisture and delivers mega-watt shine and rich, glossy pigment.
Travel lightly, travel beautifully. A deluxe size of our multiplEYE™ primer—the ultimate base for bombshell lashes. This best-selling lash primer is infused with high-performance natural™ ingredients to increase the appearance of lash volume and length as it preps and primes.
Travel lightly, travel beautifully. A deluxe size of our favorite skin-saver— pure maracuja oil. This nutrient-rich oil contains vitamin C and essential fatty acids to hydrate sensitive, dry, and acne prone skin, leaving skin even toned and smooth without a greasy feel. Pure maracuja oil is known for its anti-aging and healing properties for firmer, brighter, and smoother looking skin, and will not cause breakouts.
A revolutionary concealer brush that is not only supremely soft, versatile and durable for use, but also made from sustainably harvested bamboo.
tarte's fascination with a healthier more conscientious lifestyle knows no bounds —add bamboo to the mix, and you've captivated the attention of our product development experts. What started off as the answer to countless requests from tartelettes everywhere asking us to add brushes to the line became a labor of love when we set out to create brushes that were not only supremely soft, versatile and durable for use but also made from sustainable materials.
Apply tarte's Amazonian clay waterproof cream eye shadows with ease with this specially-designed brush.


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Pioneer Settlement Self and Guided Tours
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Closed on Sundays and major holidays. Pioneer Settlement For the Creative Arts, 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville. Truly a unique experience, our historical village is nestled within a charming, moss-draped oak hammock in western Volusia County. We offer self-tours or can provide each visitor or group with a guided tour of the structures within our expansive campus, which illustrates life in rural Florida in the bygone days of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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The strut insert is a really important automotive component within your Buick that keeps your daily drives effortless and uncomplicated. Your Buick strut insert is an indispensible part of your vehicle's strut and suspension-the unit in charge of keeping your overall balance on the road. An excellent strut insert will make your every day drives simple and hassle-free anywhere you might be.
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New York City rapper Immortal Technique is one of a handful of modern hip-hop artists that haven't forgotten its roots. With music that favors samples and simple old-school beats, Immortal boisterously combines rapid, on-beat flow with a variety of social messages straight from his own streets. These aren't typical party jams: this is thoughtful stuff that still has all the swagger of the best in the genre.
Boot to The Kool headlines at 8 p.m. Friday with performances by The Firebombing, Miracle Drugs, The Kanes and Merkin. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $6. This is an all-locals bill featuring some modern rock, punk and power-pop.
Hank 3 will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Knit. Doors open at 7 pm. and tickets cost $19 to $36.
Battle Born Entertainment presents Yelawolf at 8 p.m. Saturday with special guest Roach Gigz. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $20 to $40.
Saving Abel will be at the Knitting Factory at 8 p.m. Tuesday with special guests Authmentis. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $9 to $30.
The Knitting Factory Concert House is located at 211 N. Virginia St. in Reno. Concert tickets are available at the Cal-Neva Casino Main Cashier Cage 24-hours a day, at Recycled Records, by calling 877-4-FLY-TIX (435-9849) and online at www.ticketfly.com or www.knittingfactory.com.


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Trikatu is a Sanskrit word meaning three spices or three peppers. Trikatu is an Ayurvedic blend of equal parts of the fruits of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum) and the rhizomes of Ginger (Zingiber officinale). It is used to support normal gastric function and normal circulation.
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Today is National Cupcake Day (thanks Helen!) and so in honor of that, a post that combines this holiday with a recent one in our household, my sister Aubrey's 21st Birthday!
Aubrey is a notorious cupcake fan, both as an eater and a baker. So for her 21st we wanted to bake her a truly special cake. We also wanted to show her one use for one of her gifts, the large cupcake pan.
My mom didn't put enough batter into the top of the pan initially, but it wasn't totally unfortunate. The pieces fit together pretty perfectly, and although the decorating required a ton of attention to detail, it was all worth it to see the look on Aubz's face
I also made her small doggie cupcakes in honor of her dog Jasmine (Shitzu). They're not quite Jasmine lookalikes, but they come pretty close. A bit of clever piping, working with marshmallows and cinnamon red hots. Voila! Pup-Cakes!
These little guys were so fun to make. The frosting has to be a bit stiffer than normal, in order to form the "fur". I really wanted these guys to be two-toned, which kind of worked, but not quite the way I wanted.
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If you want to know what your attendees or potential attendees are thinking, the best thing to do is to ask them. Surveys and audience-response systems are tried-and-true ways to unearth opinions, but here's another: Synthetron, a remarkable tool for large-group virtual brainstorming.
Here's how Synthetron works. Attendees log onto a Web site for a one-hour discussion and are presented with a screen like the one below.
On the left side of the interface, organizers present a question, and attendees have the option to type in a response anonymously. Participants must react to responses on their screen by using their mouse to place a blue arrow along a continuum on the right, indicating how much they "oppose" or "agree" with a comment. (Attendees don't have to comment themselves but must score all the comments that come in.) In order to handle large groups (up to 1,000), participants are randomly grouped. Comments that get significant support (a high percentage of "strongly agree") are then presented to more groups to get their reactions. The comments that survive what the company calls a "Darwinian selection of ideas" are labeled "synthetrons." An oganization can examine the synthetrons at the end of the brainstorming session to see what ideas get broad support.
The Belgium-based company says some clients, such as Ikea and the Belgian Direct Marketing Association, use the system to engage attendees before a meeting in order to test ideas or fine-tune an agenda. Recently 109 participants from the European meetings and events industry used the system to weigh in on the viability of the 7Cs Manifesto, a document on the future of the industry that came out of the European Event Summit in Luxembourg last year. Other companies have used the system as part of a hybrid meeting experience.


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The Land of Nod Stupid Creatures? Sock Monsters
The Stupid Creatures? Sock Monsters are inspired by everything clumsy, awkward and forgivable that makes human beings extra special. They were created in 2003 on a whim by an impoverished, unemployed artist out of spare socks he collected i...n a big bag. Now they're a series of craft books and a globally known brand. The Stupid Creatures? are living proof that you can achieve success by working hard and being yourself. Read More
Its no mystery why these aquatic plush creatures are so lovable. Theyre brightly colored, theyre big and soft and they were design...ed exclusively for us by artist Jennifer Strunge. Read More
If you like brilliantly illustrated puzzles, then youre sure to love this puzzle. And, if you like alliteration, then well tell yo...u that it features a cute, colorful, curvy croc. Read More
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From the looks of his stylish porkpie, this piggy went to the hat store. Designed exclusively for us by Hillary Lang, it has a yel...low hat and polka dot ears that make it stand out from the litter. Read More
Tabletop Bowling Game features everything you need for a challenging round of tabletop ten pin. And you dont even need to rent a p...air of stinky, uncomfortable shoes. Read More
Its a bird. Its a plane. No, its our Super Sidekick Costumes. They feature all the essential elements your mini crime fighters nee...d to look good while saving the day. Available in three styles. Read More
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Utility reminds customers that it no longer distributes dry ice in order to focus resources on the restoration effort
Customers should continue to report outages and downed wires by calling 1-877-778-2222 but customers should only report their outage once
BALTIMORE, Aug. 28, 2011 – Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) today announced that it has restored electric service to more than 177,000 customers. However the utility expects the restoration effort to continue for at least the next several days. In addition to massive amounts of tree debris which fell onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment during Hurricane Irene, new outages continue to occur as a result of ongoing high wind which is causing trees already weakened by the hurricane and sitting in saturated ground to fall onto power distribution equipment in the hours since the storm exited Central Maryland. At 9:00 a.m. today, BGE experienced its peak number of customers affected at 466,000 outages. Customers are reminded to stay informed on restoration progress via www.bge.com, Twitter, Facebook and Flickr.
"If you are experiencing a power outage and have not reported it, BGE continues to ask its customers to report downed wires and outages by calling 1-877-778-2222. Once an outage is reported, there is no need to report it again," said Jeannette M. Mills, senior vice president and chief customer officer for BGE. "BGE also reminds its customers that it no longer distributes dry ice. This allows BGE to focus more attention and resources on the restoration effort."
As always, restoration priorities are public safety matters such as downed wires and critical infrastructure which includes 911 centers, hospitals, and water treatment facilities. Additionally, emphasis is being placed on the utility's 33kV feeder network, which provides the backbone for BGE's electric distribution network. Once these issues have been addressed, field assignments will be prioritized in order to restore service to the greatest number of customers at a time. Consideration also will be given to customers who have been without electric service the longest.
"Roughly 3,700 company, contract and out-of-state personnel are actively engaged in the restoration effort and have been working around-the-clock, even when the hurricane was still making its way through Central Maryland," said A. Christopher Burton, senior vice president of gas and electric operations and planning for BGE. "BGE reminds customers that the safety of its customers and employees is the company's top priority. Across the service territory, high wind brought down whole trees and tree limbs onto power lines and electrical equipment, causing outages. Removing tree debris – a task that must be completed before work can begin to fix damaged electric equipment – is even more time consuming than removing normal tree debris and will extend outage durations. BGE thanks its customers for their continued patience and understanding."
As a reminder, BGE customers who may be elderly, handicapped or dependent on electricity for medical equipment, should always have alternate arrangements in place should they experience an extended power outage. Customers using a generator should follow manufacturer instructions and be sure to locate generators in well-ventilated areas. For more information about BGE storm preparation and how customers can protect their families and property, go to www.bge.com.
Just as BGE prepares for severe weather and the possibility of power outages, customers should also be prepared and take steps to ensure the safety of their families and property during electric service interruptions. Customers should keep the following items readily available:
Flashlights – not candles
Fresh batteries
Battery operated clock radio
Corded telephone
Fully charged cell phone
Non-perishable foods
Customers also should consider filling the fuel tanks of their vehicles in the event a power outage affects service to neighborhood gas stations. For customers who rely on well water, filling a bathtub with water in advance of severe weather is strongly encouraged.
In addition to monitoring current and approaching weather conditions which could result in service interruptions, BGE regularly conducts emergency training drills during which all aspects of storm related service restoration are tested. BGE also reviews its Electric Delivery Emergency Response Plan to ensure that storm response procedures are up-to-date and in line with industry standards.
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Final Word....Even with the Gift call: Sox are World Champs. I guess that whole revenge for '04 thing was horse shite
Watch: Cardinals win Game 3 on walk-off obstruction call (with official rule)
The Cardinals won Game 3 of the World Series in one of the most unlikely ways possible: by being the beneficiaries of an obstruction call at third base that allowed the winning run to score, negating what appeared to be two outs at home plate on the same play that would have sent the game into extra innings.
It was the final heart-stopping moment of a thrilling Game 3 between Boston and St. Louis, and it appears the umpires got the call right. According to the MLB Rule Book:
OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner.
Rule 2.00 (Obstruction) Comment: If a fielder is about to receive a thrown ball and if the ball is in flight directly toward and near enough to the fielder so he must occupy his position to receive the ball he may be considered "in the act of fielding a ball." It is entirely up to the judgment of the umpire as to whether a fielder is in the act of fielding a ball. After a fielder has made an attempt to field a ball and missed, he can no longer be in the "act of fielding" the ball. For example: an infielder dives at a ground ball and the ball passes him and he continues to lie on the ground and delays the progress of the runner, he very likely has obstructed the runner.
The call came when Cardinals baserunner Allen Craig tripped over Boston third baseman Will Middlebrooks while trying to score on an errant throw that had hit Craig and gone past Middlebrooks into leftfield. The throw from leftfielder Daniel Nava beat Craig to the plate but third base umpire Jim Joyce had already ruled obstruction on Middlebrooks. It caused a moment of confusion when the Cardinals came out to celebrate their 5-4 win while the Red Sox surrounded home plate umpire Dana DeMuth — whose missed call at second base in Game 1 was overturned in another rare instance — to complain that Craig was clearly out. Boston soon realized Joyce had made the call at third awarding Craig home plate before Nava even made his throw, and trudged off the field trailing the World Series 2-games-to-1.
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The rules, and the replay, both suggest it was the correct call. Incidentally, Joyce — who is known best for being the ump who blew the call at first base that would have given Armando Galarraga a perfect game back in 2010 — now has another reason to be remembered in baseball history.
It all started when St. Louis came to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning of a terrific game with the score tied 4-4. Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman struck out Matt Adams leading off but Yadier Molina then singled into rightfield. Craig, who was relegated to the bench due to the lack of a designated hitter in the National League park, then hit for the pitcher. Boston countered with closer Koji Uehara, but Craig doubled to leftfield on Uehara's first pitch, sending Molina to third base.
With first base open, the winning run on third, one out, light-hitting Pete Kozma on deck and the Cardinals essentially out of pinch-hitters (only backup catcher Tony Cruz remained on their bench), the Red Sox opted to pitch to Jon Jay. The result was what you see in the video above, one of the wildest endings to a World Series games ever. Jay hit a hard ground ball to second, where Boston's Dustin Pedroia made a diving stop then threw home to get Molina, who was running on contact, for the second out.
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Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia then threw to third to try to get Craig for the third out, but his throw tailed into the runner, somehow hitting Craig and scooting under his arm to trickle into foul territory in shallow leftfield. Craig popped out of his slide to try to score on the error, but tripped over the prone Middlebrooks. The fall allowed Nava's throw from leftfield to beat Craig to the plate, where Saltalamacchia applied the tag, but the umpires, correctly, ruled that Middlebrooks, however unwittingly, had obstructed Craig and ruled him safe.
And you thought walk-off home runs were exciting.
The fielder has an obligation to get out of the runners way. If he does not, even if he cannot, by definition it is interference and can be called by any of the umps. The runner is awarded the next base regardless of whether he would have made it or not. There was NO judgement call made or to be made. it was clearly interference.
Obstruction would have been the right call if the runner would take the shortest way to home. In this case the runner took a full step back to 2nd base and in that way put the 3rd base player between himself and home plate. The runner created the obstruction and that should have never been called like that. The fielder was 2-3ft on the inside of the base line. Total BS and therefore not the right call.
That's what happens when you throw the ball over the 3rd baseman's head. Red Sox suck.
As a Sox fan, I didn't like the outcome of this game, but by strict definition of the rule, it was called correctly. Now MLB is saying the competition committee will be reviewing the rule over the winter. If the Cards end up winning the series in say 7 games, this will definitely go down as a black mark for baseball. Not that the Cards won, but that they won by one game, that was given to them by such an obscure rule, that could be changed right after.
You miss the point about the next base umpire making the call! Joyce was not the next base umpire, it was DeMuth!
Bad call any way you look at it. DeMuth, as the next-base umpire, failed to make the judgement call of whether Craig would have made it to the plate, by simply deferring to Joyce's earlier "obstruction" call (even if the call was correct, which it was not). Umpires awarded this game to St Louis; title of story should read: "Umpires eke out a 5-4 win for ST. Louis". Series stands at 2-1, Sox ahead, if you throw out the game won by the umpires! Sox in five, still, in games decided by performance!
The obstruction should have been called on the runner because he pushed the 3rd baseman to the ground obstructing him from getting out of the way of the runner. It is what it is but a bad call in my opinion.
1) Allen Craig interfered with Middlebrooks in his attempt to catch the throw from Salty. 2) Craig interfered with Middlebrooks AGAIN by holding him down as Middlebrooks attempted to get up and participate in the play. In EITHER instance, the play should have ended there, Craig, sholud have been called out at that point, and the inning (and game) should have ended THERE. MLB (as well as the umpire crew) has sullied its reputation (perhaps irreparably) by focussing on the end of the play, rather than what took place before the "end of the play."
Middlebrooks chucked his legs up in the air. He's a competitor; it's instinctual. But umps getting a call like that isn't instinct, it's skill. I hate the call. I hate the throw from home. I hate the L. But I gotta admit, it gives me more confidence in the umps in this series. Like that overturn call in game 1 (which I've never seen before), they got it right.
Headline shouldn't be that the Cardinals won with an obstruction call. It should be that Boston threw away another game at 3rd base.
Ok, some people have never played baseball, apparently. The call was the right one. There are some things that people seem to be confused about. The baseline is not the white line, that's the fair and foul line. There's a maximum of 3 feet each side of the base for the baseline as to avoid runners from circling around a tag.
Craig slides into 3rd and the ball hits off his arm, this is not an out, only a batted ball that hits a runner is an out. Middlebrooks dives and misses the ball, thus falling to the ground. Craig looks back to see if he has a shot at home and when he turns to run to home, Middlebrooks' lower body is obstructing his legal path (less than 3 feet of the base). Craig, thus tries to step over him and trips with him while doing so, and puts his arms down to avoid falling. He falls, nonetheless, and is thrown out at home due to the impediment of Middlebrooks. That's why the Home Umpire waits for the play at home to make the call, to see if the obstruction affected the outcome of the play. The 3rd base Ump called obstruction immediately and Home Ump acknowledged him.
Yes this is obstruction.
The cardinal player choose not to go "directly home" as he would have had to go throw middlebrooks legs, so he decided to try to go over his torso, and was obstructed.
Also according to rule 7.06 obstruction is a free pass. "the obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base he last legally touched before the obstruction."
So once that obstruction happened at third base, the game was over.
Also from the umpires angle at home, it looks like he touches.
Also the third base umpire signalled to home about the obstruction, notice the pointing and the third base ump having his head on a swivel.
And finally it doesn't matter if its intent or not. If a runner is impeded in any way by a fielder after they have attempted to field or play a ball or without ball in hand (the key being they don't have the ball or are not making a play) it is obstruction.
One more thing I think Boston wants some cheese to go with their whine.
Watch the video of the play slowly. You will see
1. The third base umpire is watching the ball out in left field, not the players at third base when the obstruction occurred.
2. When he turns to look at third, both players are on the ground.
3. The runner ran into the fielder on the ground because he was heading in the direction of the pitchers mound.
4. The fielder never blocked the baseline between third and home. That was clear.
Is it obstruction? The baserunner had an unobstructed path to home by running the baseline.
Instead the runner decided to run over the fielder on the ground.
the important thing here is that BOSTON LOST! We HATE THE RED SOX!!!
Did Craig touch home? If not, he could have been been called out if properly appealed. If, of course, Demuth was watching. What a firestorm THAT would have created!
Good obstruction call by umpire crew.
Middlebrooks not only "imped(ed)" Craig's "progress," he looks to've done it with intent. Notice how once Will hits dirt, he leverages & moves himself backward, then raises his legs for no apparent purpose other than to "impede."
Making matters worse for Boston is fact that Cards were negotiating the plate so poorly (Molina) they just might've thrown Craig out at home anyway, w/out Will's human speed-bump routine.
The legs in the air were not the obstruction. Middlebrooks lying on the ground between Craig and home was the obstruction. If the throw to home had beaten Craig by more, he would have been called out. He did not have a free pass to go home.
The sad part is that if Middlebrooks would not have put his legs in the air causing the obstruction, I think the Sox would have a real chance of throwing Craig out in the plate, he is not the fastest runner. Nevertheless it was a good call by the umpires.
There is a great deal of misunderstanding, still, about what was called. The announcers got it wrong from the outset and the replays of the play keep showing their mistake. The call was not interference, but obstruction. The umps did not say that the third baseman did anything wrong or intentional, or that he should have gotten out of the way. The obstruction call by the third base ump just means that the runner did not have a clear path to home. The home plate umpire then judged whether or not that obstruction kept the runner from beating the throw. Falling to the ground because of the obstruction certainly made Craig unable to beat the throw. He was out by couple of feet but the fall cost him maybe five feet. That's why he was called safe.
The rule example states "has very likely" obstructed the runner. Allows judgment. IMO the rule should allow for batting team to accept resulting play or maintain last safe base for incidental obstruction/entanglement. In this case, Craig gets a "free play" to try for home with no risk...out, team takes safe at third. Score? They win. P.S. I want the Cards to win.
OK I'll admit I'm biased since I'm a Sox fan. But this is not obstruction. Watch the slo-mo replay. From 2:02-2:04 Craig slides in hard while Middlebrooks was attempting to field the admittedly bad throw from Saltalamacchia, and his forward progress stops. He attempts to resume at 2:07 and stumbles at 2:09 (while moving towards 2nd base rather than home), while he is nowhere close to Middlebrooks. At 2:12 their legs are not touching, but Craig has both hands on Middlebrooks forcing him down. The hands are off at 2:14, at which point their legs have still not touched (you can see the infield dirt and Craig's shoe through the air gap) but Craig is clearly past the point of no return in his stumble. The legs don't make contact until 2:16, when Craig has fallen and Middlebrooks is completely prone, in the spot Craig pushed him to in order to keep him there. Craig did all this on his own.
This is even more clear than Jason Donald being out. But hey, Jim Joyce got a book deal from that blown call. Maybe he can make some cash off this one too. Why do your job right when you can make some money AND get some headlines doing it wrong?
@DJ White By "gift call" do you mean correct call? Just because some 12 year old with an internet forum account doesn't understand the rules does not make the call a gift call.
@jcrawford what did he obstruct? the 3rd baseman was no longer part of the play.
@jcrawford If the call was that blatantly wrong, please explain the lack of an official protest by the Red Sox organization.
@ITakeException this comment actually made me laugh, thanks. runner has a right to the base path and to slide into the bag. it is not interference on the runner. compare it to breaking up a double play. and quite the stretch to say he held middlebrooks down when he was trying to participate in the play. seems like you either have your boston can do no wrong goggles on or just never played baseball. not to mention it is quite obvious middlebrooks threw his legs into the air to block the runner. and by the way, i HATE ST LOUIS so there is no bias here.
@batdizzle Incorrect.
1. The umpire clearly turns his head and sees contact between the runner and the fielder.
2. See #1
3. No. The runner was running in the direction of home plate.
4. When the fielder fell, his foot was touching the chalk in front of third base. He is outstretched, clearly between the runner and home.
Correct call.
@umpire43 most insightful comment on here. very good point. just like a HR, walk, HBP etc that forces in a run, you have to actually touch the base / plate to have the run count. of course, the other team needs to protest the call on the field of play before leaving after the other player leaves the field of play and does not attempt to go back and touch.
Actually, I'm rethinking my reply on your comment. It appeared he didn't touch home plate, and you may have a point here. However, if it hadn't been for the obstruction, he would have made it to home plate quicker and he wouldn't have had to dodge the play that way. I think Demuth may be able to judge him safe at home whether he touched the plate or not. Maybe, but not sure. Interesting point you raise!
It doesn't matter whether he touches home or not in this situation! By virtue of umpire Jim Joyce's call at 3rd, and then his running home, he's awarded home plate due to the obstruction.
Whether it's intentional or not, it's still obstruction (as you know). But as a little added flavor, yeah, I'd say it's willful obstruction. Go lie on your stomach like Middlebrooks, and then try to get yourself up. Nobody bends their knees upwards in that manner to try to get up. Only adds to the obviousness of the obstruction call!
@hjwall It is the 3rd base umpire's judgement at the time of the obstruction as to whether or not the runner would have acquired home unimpeded. Once the umpire signaled obstruction, the runner could have walked to the plate and still been awarded home.
Yeah, Middlebrooks may have gotten away with not being called if he hadn't put his legs up. He made it look so obvious!
Agreed in full!
@eni_d8 He was laying in Craigs baseline to home which was the obstruction. Watching the video, it looked like he purposely tried to trip him anyways. He shouldn't act so innocent.
Agreed! But I think the obstruction cost him more than 5 feet!
@hjwall Ive read all your posts and your pretty much bang on. Just want to clarify though, there is no such thing as interference on a defensive player. Interference is when a runner hinders the play of a defensive player. Obstruction is when a defensive player hinders the play of a runner.
Like you have said on other posts that the 3rd baseman lying between 3rd and home is clearly obstruction and that is 100% correct in this case. Rule clearly states that if a runner is obstructed while trying to advance he shall be awarded that base. Now 1 can argue that obstruction occurred while the runner was getting up but not trying to advance hence the judgement call at home. IMO though, he was obstructed while trying to advance so i believe the proper call would have been to award the runner the next base. Kinda like a runner going from second to third on a ground ball to short and the runner has to jump over the short stop, runner is automatically awarded 3rd on obstruction. Now lets assume the ball gets by the short stop and the runner tries to make it home, then the judgement call comes back into play at home plate.
Craig did not have a free pass to home. If he was out by five feet or more than he would have been called out.
No, not good analysis at all. This is not what happend!
@NEsports27 Here's what I see. At 2:07 he gets up from his slide, plants his back foot and leans in towards home, establishing the base path from his current position to home plate. At 2:09 his the runner's right foot makes contact with the fielder's thigh, and the runners hands go down to stop his fall. At that point obstruction has occurred.
@NEsports27 Good analysis.
@atepper001 @ITakeException agree... how many really know the rules???
The play was over when Middlebrooks did not get out of Craig's way. He has an obligation to do so unless he is in the act of making a play on the ball.
The runner has NO obligation to do so. Like it or not, that is the rule.
@BrentHill @hjwall What about catchers interference?
@hjwall I was stating what I think the rule should be with incidental entanglement -- it should be like offsides in football -- the offense gets a 'FREE PLAY' -- if it ends up bad, they can take the foul, which in this case would've allowed Craig to stay safe at 3rd even though he was thrown out at home. I just don't agree with giving the run there unless there was intention. In other words, I don't like the rule as it's written. Still then, the umps could've decided this was NOT obstruction, even according to the rules -- because the rule states, "HAS VERY LIKELY". That gives a small amount of wiggle room to make a judgment call as it is.
@drunkLobster @NEsports27 I see what you're getting at, I missed that the first time, but I do disagree (though I do agree it's possible). Since Middlebrooks' body itself is in the way we can't know for sure, but it looks to me like he started the pivot OK then lost his balance partway through. Had he made contact with Middlebrooks, his falling motion would have been toward second base (his pre-pivot) direction, not home
Terrible analysis. The call was obstruction, not interference.
@hjwall Obstruction occurred AND the runner attempted to get to the next base. He should have been awarded home.
He wasn't given the run. The judgment of the umps is that the obstruction delayed the runner enough to prevent him from beating the throw to the plate. There is no doubt that Craig was delayed because of the player lying between him and home. The umps judgment was only about whether the delay was significant enough. Again, Craig was not awarded home.
@NEsports27 @drunkLobster I disagree. If his foot made contact with the fielder's leg (which it looks like it does) he would have fallen in the direction of his motion (towards home) which he did.
@hjwall So you're saying a Cardinal could have obstructed a teammate. You can't be serious. A defensive player can be guilty of obstruction. In this scenario an offensive teammate can only be guilty of gross stupidity. You aren't going to make an award that rewards the offensive team in a situation like that.
@NEsports27 @hjwall He could have tripped 5 times on his own, thats irrelevant. Contact is irrelevant. Bottom line is Middlebrooks was lying between 3rd and home and thats obstruction. Lets assume Craig pops up from his slide smoothly, then jumps over top the 3rd baseman on his way home and gets thrown out, its still obstruction. The obstruction took place after Craig touches 3rd AND in an attempt to take the next base. he actually should have been awarded home!
@hjwall My contention is he lost his footing turning to face home and fell of his own accord, regardless of where Middlebrooks was.
So you're contention is that Craig just fell and that the fact that Middlebrooks was lying between him and home did nothing to delay him. That's pretty desperate, and obviously silly.
@hjwall That's my point. Craig's stumble occurred independent of Middlebrooks. He would have lost that time regardless since Middlebrooks being there did not cause him to fall. Not to mention him having both hands on Middlebrooks at 2:12. You can't hold someone in place one second then complain they're there the next.
Craig did not cause Middlebrooks to dive to the ground going after the throw. As soon as he is on the ground between Craig and home the obsobstruction is there. The existence of an obstruction has nothing to do with contact. The effect of the obstruction is because of the contact.
@hjwall Right on the rule, wrong on application. The only time Craig lost was due to his own mistake, hence no obstruction
Wrong. It doesn't matter who was at fault. There was a player lying between the runner and home, so there was obstruction. Craig falling onto Middlebrooks did not cause the obstruction. The obstruction was already there. In fact if somehow it was a Cardinal lying between the runner and home, it would have been obstruction.
@hjwall Doesn't matter. There's still no violation if the runner's lost time was his own doing. Holding Middlebrooks down is just icing


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No. 56: S.M.U.
By Paul Myerberg // Jul 14, 2012
Don't lie: it was a little awkward. Begin with the widely-held presumption that once June Jones signed up for S.M.U., taking on the biggest challenge in college football, he was enlisting for good – that this would be his last stop in a topsy-turvy coaching career. And remember that Jones is rewarded handsomely for his services, thanks to a few influential and deep-pocketed university supporters, and has as much job security as any coach in the country. So when Jones says that he's all in, that he's committed to making things happen at S.M.U., it's with a high degree of surprise that you hear that he's hours away from finalizing – nay, had already finalized – a deal with Arizona State. No, that's not the awkward part. The awkward part is when the deal falls apart, and Jones strolls back into Dallas, whistling as if nothing ever happened. That's a little awkward.
Conference USA, West
Dallas, Tex.
Returning starters
10 (3 offense, 7 defense)
Last year's ranking
No. 47
2011 record
(8-5, 5-3)
Last year's
No. 48
2012 schedule
- Sept. 2
at Baylor
- Sept. 8
Stephen F. Austin
- Sept. 15
Texas A&M
- Sept. 29
- Oct. 6
at UTEP
- Oct. 13
at Tulane
- Oct. 18
- Oct. 27
- Nov. 3
at U.C.F.
- Nov. 10
Southern Miss.
- Nov. 17
at Rice
- Nov. 24
Last year's prediction
I have to go with my head here, not my heart, when I say that I don't think S.M.U. can finish the regular season better than 8-4 in 2011. Again, it's primarily because of this schedule. If every game was played on a neutral field, I think S.M.U. could win nine or 10 games. The offense is superb. The defense continues to improve, though the secondary remains a concern. And the coaching… well, the coaching is absolutely first-rate, bar none, no questions asked. Can Jones work enough magic to lift the Mustangs beyond the tough schedule and back into the Conference USA title game? You better believe it. But the safer bet is to place S.M.U. a shade below Houston and Tulsa. This team is light-years ahead of where it was only three years ago — an entire galaxy removed from where it stood just five years ago. And S.M.U. will be better even if the record doesn't reflect much improvement.
2011 recap
In a nutshell As expected, S.M.U. did not share the same rarified air as Conference USA frontrunners Houston, Southern Mississippi and Tulsa. That trio had their way with the Mustangs, with each win coming by at least 24 points – by a combined 85 points as a group. And as expected, S.M.U. did have its way with lesser non-conference talents and the ugly portion of Conference USA during the regular season. What was unexpected, however, was this: S.M.U. 40, T.C.U. 33. Another unexpected victory came during bowl play, when the Mustangs whipped on demoralized Pittsburgh, 28-6. So you're left with two ideas of S.M.U. in 2011: one team that couldn't sniff the conference's best while trouncing its also-rans, and another team that could knock off T.C.U. in Fort Worth and top a B.C.S. conference foe during bowl play.
High point The win over T.C.U. on the first Saturday of October. Ignore the idea that the Horned Frogs would have had their way with S.M.U. had the two met in November. For that Saturday, S.M.U. asserted itself against a team that after years of dominance in the series had little reason to take the program seriously. It's not a stretch to say that the wins over T.C.U. and Pittsburgh – along with the program's recent renaissance – did much to convince the Big East that S.M.U. was worthy of an invite.
Low point The losses to Tulsa, Southern Mississippi and Houston. The gap between those teams and S.M.U. was as wide as the gap between S.M.U. and, say, Rice. Good news: the Mustangs won't have to play the Golden Hurricane and Golden Eagles after this coming season. Bad news: the series with Houston will continue.
Tidbit S.M.U., along with the Cougars, Boise State, Memphis, San Diego State and U.C.F., will join the Big East in 2013. The Mustangs are 7-2-3 all-time against teams that currently make up its new league, though only one of those wins, last year's bowl victory over Pittsburgh, came against a team then part of the Big East – and Pittsburgh isn't long for the conference, remember. The Mustangs are 0-0-2 against Temple, tying the Owls in 1942 and 1946; 1-0 against Syracuse, taking a 16-6 decision in 1932; 1-0 against Connecticut, back in 1989; 2-0 against Louisville, beating the Cardinals during the program's heyday in 1983 and 1984; and 3-2-1 against the Panthers.
Tidbit (21 or more points edition) The Mustangs went 8-0 last fall when scoring first and 8-0 when scoring 21 or more points. Over the last three years, S.M.U. is 26-3 when scoring 21 or more points. Five of the six losses – three came in 2010, three in 2009 – came against non-conference competition: to Texas Tech, T.C.U. and Navy in 2010, and to Washington State and Navy in 2009. The Mustangs' lone Conference USA loss since 2009 when scoring 21 or more points came to Marshall in 2009; the Thundering Herd outscored S.M.U., 35-31.
Former players in the N.F.L.
11 OT Kelvin Beachum (Pittsburgh), WR Cole Beasley (Dallas), CB Richard Crawford (Washington), OG Josh Leribeus (Washington), CB Bryan McCann (Oakland), CB Sterling Moore (New England), P Thomas Morstead (New Orleans), WR Aldrick Robinson (Washington), WR Emmanuel Sanders (Pittsburgh), K Matt Szymanski (Kansas City), TE Taylor Thompson (Tennessee).
Arbitrary top five list
June Jones' college quarterbacks
1. Colt Brennan (2005-7).
2. Timmy Chang, Hawaii (2000-4).
3. Nick Rolovich, Hawaii (2001-2).
4. Kyle Padron, S.M.U. (2009-11).
5. Dan Robinson, Hawaii (1999).
June Jones (played college football at Oregon from 1971-72, at Hawaii from 1973-74 and at Portland State from 1975-76; degree from New York State Regents College), 24-28 after four seasons with the Mustangs. As the last three seasons have indicated, he's one of the finest college coaches in the country. Jones went 75-41 during a highly successful nine-year stint as the head coach at the University of Hawaii, a period that culminated in a perfect 12-0 regular season and trip to the Sugar Bowl in 2007. Though the Warriors lost that game – by 41-10 to Georgia – Hawaii's success earned Jones the national recognition he had long deserved. Though better than the situation he inherited at S.M.U., Hawaii was in mired in the worst stretch in program history upon Jones' arrival, losing their last 18 games under his predecessor, Fred von Appen. Unlike in 2008, Jones won nine games in his first season at Hawaii, marking one of the best single-season turnarounds in N.C.A.A. history. After slipping back to 3-9 in his second season, the Warriors won at least eight games in six of the next seven seasons, including 23 in his final two seasons on the island. Though Jones was a perfect fit with the Warriors – he loved the community, and vice versa – he was continually frustrated by the lack of support from the university, whether that be in monetary reimbursement or, more importantly, even the most basic of facilities. When the S.M.U. job became available, Jones saw it as a program that would spare little expense in creating the best environment available. They certainly didn't skimp on his salary; when he was hired, Jones' salary made him by far Conference USA's highest-paid coach. Thus far, he's deserved every penny. But after three straight bowl berths, it's time for S.M.U. to make a run at the Conference USA crown.
Tidbit (coaching edition) S.M.U. suffered a tough loss when offensive line coach Adrian Klemm was hired at U.C.L.A., robbing the Mustangs of one of the nation's premier recruiters. The program also lost wide receivers coach Dan Reinebold, who left for the Montreal Alouettes – to be its defensive coordinator, believe it or not. U.C.L.A. and the Mustangs eventually swapped line coaches, with Bob Palcic coming over to S.M.U. after spending the last four years with the Bruins. To replace Reinebold, Jones hired former Houston assistant Jason Phillips, who will also be given the title of co-offensive coordinator – though Jones will continue to call plays. Phillips' value goes beyond the field: he immediately replaces Klemm as the program's top recruiter.
Players to watch
As of today, S.M.U. has three quarterbacks on the roster. Two are redshirt freshmen. A third, sophomore Stephen Kaiser, had his redshirt burned so he could make one single pass attempt in the Mustangs' bowl win over Pittsburgh – though I could see why Jones might have wanted to create some eligibility separation between Kaiser and two redshirt freshmen. So, as of today, S.M.U.'s quarterback situation lies somewhere between dire and ominous. You can see why former Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert put the full-court press on his studies in order to become eligible in time for this coming season.
He's already hit one stack of books. Up next lies the daunting task of learning Jones' offense, one that makes the quarterback a direct extension of the head coach himself – it's an offense that demands production, even if it's a system that makes it easier for a quarterback to reach his full potential. That's one thing Gilbert has in spades: potential. Unfortunately, outside of one half of unexpectedly poised football in the 2010 B.C.S. national title game against Alabama, Gilbert's potential has been completely and utterly unrealized.
He's just one of several high-profile quarterback recruits to roll into Austin and disappoint; in that regard, Gilbert is just a face in the crowd. But he's more than that: the anointed successor to Colt McCoy, Gilbert rode a wave of optimism into his first starting season, in 2010, but then saw his once-promising career crash down in a cascade of turnovers. He threw 17 picks in 2010, completing less than 60 percent of his attempts, and threw another pair against B.Y.U. in the second game of last season before losing the starting job for good.
Unrealized potential. But Gilbert will get a second life from Jones, the quarterbacking guru who once revived another career once considered more unsalvageable than Gilbert's heading into 2012 – that of Colt Brennan, who Jones turned from mammoth disappointment into Heisman finalist. Before dismissing Gilbert for his often inept turn at U.T., keep two things in mind. One, don't ignore the talent. Yes, recruiting rankings are skewed, and not just in the idea that five-star prospects are really two stars in disguise; a recruit headed to Texas is also going to get more love than one heading to Baylor, for example. Secondly, Gilbert is going to get far better coaching under Jones than he did with the Longhorns.
He's not perfect. And most likely, Gilbert isn't going to turn into the star most predicted he'd become entering his sophomore season. Gilbert is simply a tremendously talented quarterback for a school like S.M.U. and a system like the one the Mustangs run. He's also Jones's latest reclamation project.
The uncertainty surrounding Gilbert's ability to grasp this system is mirrored elsewhere, to a different degree. S.M.U. lost a tremendous amount of talent and experience off of last year's offense, most notably on the offensive line – see below for more. But S.M.U. returns enough talent at the skill positions to keep this offense rolling, even if that hinges both on Gilbert and the Mustangs' ability to rebuild up front. While the new quarterback gets his feet wet, S.M.U. will lean on the proven production of senior running back Zach Line, the former short-yardage back who has added another dimension to this offense over the last two years.
Last fall, Line followed up his breakout 2010 campaign with another gem: 1,224 yards and 17 touchdowns, both totals good for tops in Conference USA – in fact, Line was the only back in the league to rush for more than 925 yards. And these totals came in only 10 games, as Line missed the final three games of the season with a foot injury. Now back at 100 percent, Line will continue running through, over and around defenders as a senior. And before you think that he's merely churning up yardage against the weaklings of Conference USA, consider this: Line averaged 137.0 yards per game last fall against Texas A&M, T.C.U. and Southern Mississippi, each of which finished in the top 25 nationally against the run. That he did so while S.M.U. struggled to land consistent quarterback play proves how underrated Line is on a national level.
But as last season proved, S.M.U. does need to identify a capable reserve. As was the case in 2011, sophomores Rishad Wimbley (178 yards, 4 touchdowns) and Jared Williams (180 yards) will need to produce if called upon. The good news? Line is so good late in games that S.M.U. doesn't often go to the second level of backs – though the pair was needed in November and December.
The Mustangs' four-receiver set lost two valuable pieces in Cole Beasley and Terrance Wilkerson. If the passing game is going to click under Gilbert, S.M.U. needs a breakout season from sophomore Der'rikk Thompson (30 receptions for 411 yards), who steps into Beasley's role in the top group. He's joined there by senior Darius Johnson (79 for 1,118 and 8 touchdowns), who, like Thompson, served in a secondary role as a freshman – a much smaller role than the one Thompson held last year, even – before breaking out during his second season in this offense.
S.M.U. is excited about Thompson's potential in this offense, and you can see why. With his physical gifts, all Thompson needs to do in order to reach all-conference status is streamline his consistency; he disappeared at times last fall, as freshmen often do. And with Johnson demanding attention, Thompson will have every opportunity to make a splash. S.M.U. also returns juniors Keenan Holman and Jeremy Johnson (16 for 146), giving this offense a pretty clear starting four. Further depth comes from younger players like sophomore Arrius Holleman and redshirt freshmen Darius Joseph and Ronnell Sims.
It's not crazy: S.M.U.'s recent climb has as much to do with a rejuvenated defensive effort as it does with Jones' impact on this offense. Last fall, the Mustangs finished second in Conference USA in total defense, first in yards per play allowed, fourth against the pass, second against the run – 23rd nationally – and fourth in scoring, giving up less than 23.5 points per game for the first time since 1985. The offense got the headlines, even if some were of the negative variety; the defense just went to work, putting together one of the most underrated efforts of any group in the country.
The offense has to address the quarterback situation, find complimentary options at receiver and complete an overhaul up front. While the Mustangs attack these issues, they'll again call on this defense to not only keep them in games but also carry this team to victory. With coordinator Tom Mason and the backbone of last year's front seven back in the fold, this defense looks up to the challenge.
First, this defense must embark on a slight rebuilding project up front – the Mustangs run a 3-4, so it's not as ambitious as task as it might be elsewhere. Slight might also be an understatement: S.M.U. might have lost starting ends Taylor Thompson and Marquis Frazier, but in seniors Kevin Grenier and Margus Hunt (28 tackles, 7.5 for loss), the defense has two experienced and productive new ends to move into the starting lineup. In fact, based on both history and potential, the Mustangs might land better play at the position.
Simply put, Hunt has the size, strength, agility and athleticism to be one of the best 3-4 ends in the country. You've seen his physical gifts in flashes thus far, on special teams and in certain packages, so there's no doubting Hunt's ability to put forth an outstanding final season; the key will be locating the consistency to go with his athleticism, as S.M.U. will call on Hunt to be the anchor up front. Grenier, who missed most of last season with an ankle injury, is a similarly large, lanky former starter who needs only to remain on the field to give S.M.U. some substantial production.
This pair will flank senior nose tackle Torian Pittman (37 tackles, 6.0), an honorable mention all-conference pick a season ago. It's natural to think that Pittman will be even better in 2012, especially when flanked by another pair of strong ends. Despite the losses, this line could physically dominate the line of scrimmage against most of Conference USA.
A bigger question mark is this secondary, which must replace a pair of starters in cornerback Richard Crawford and free safety Chris Banjo – without question, the Mustangs' top two defensive backs a season ago. But even with this pair starting every game but one – Banjo missed the Memphis game – the secondary accounted for only three interceptions all season. Even if the pass defense remains strong in other areas, this secondary must do a better job forcing turnovers.
The leadership mantle passes from Banjo to senior strong safety Ryan Smith (65 tackles), a steady three-year starter whose experience alone makes him one of the most valuable cogs in this defense. Last year's nickel back, junior Jay Scott (21 tackles), moves up a level to replace Banjo at free safety; he won't match Banjo's production, but Scott's past game experience gives him a leg up over a traditional first-year starter.
Picked on early last fall – as teams threw away from Crawford – junior cornerback Kenneth Acker (63 tackles, 1 interception) began turning the corner down the stretch, highlighting the idea that he's ready to put a full season together as a second-year starter. I really like the Mustangs' options on the other side; it looks as if Jones and this staff have attacked this position on the recruiting trail. One potential starter is a transfer, however: after sitting out last season, former Nebraska transfer Lazarri Middleton is a strong contender to fill Crawford's shoes. He'll continue to battle sophomore J.R. Richardson, junior Chris Parks and three incoming freshmen during fall camp.
With Hunt and company up front and a sterling linebacker corps, S.M.U. can tout one of the top three front sevens in Conference USA – I'd say that U.C.F. has the best, but the Mustangs and Southern Mississippi are nipping at the Knights' heels. While S.M.U. lost Victor Jones, a former starter on the outside whose career was cut short due to back injuries, it does return the same four linebackers who started the final four games of last season: sophomore Stephon Sanders (26 tackles, 5.5 for loss) and junior Ja'Gared Davis (83 tackles, 12.0 for loss, 5.5 sacks) on the outside, juniors Taylor Reed (101 tackles, 9.5 for loss) and Cameron Rogers (69 tackles) in the middle.
Not much needs to be said: Davis is a monster, an outside linebacker who can impact the game both rushing the passer and dropping into coverage; Sanders had his rocky moments as a rookie, but will be better for this experience as a sophomore; Rogers is all substance, little flash; and Reed is your prototypically productive, attacking 3-4 inside linebacker. It's an absolutely super group.
Last year's already substandard special teams results are skewed by two factors: one, Crawford's solid average on punt returns was greatly impacted by one return against U.C.F., and two, junior kicker Chris Hover's strong percentage on field goals does not reflect the fact that he is not reliable outside of 35 yards. So the Mustangs don't excel on special teams. But they should in the return game and on coverage, as Jones and this staff have enough young talent to add speed and athleticism on special teams.
Position battle(s) to watch
Offensive line A troubling combination: S.M.U. not only breaks in a new line coach but a brand-new line, having lost the five seniors who combined to make 63 starts a season ago. In a way, however, this isn't a terrible time to bring Palcic into the mix; he might be new, but so are the vast majority of linemen battling for a major role in 2012. That's one positive way to look at things. More realistically, this line is a major concern for an offense that must land strong pass protection while clearing the way for Line in the running game in order to be successful.
With all five starters gone, S.M.U. will place a premium upon experience – any experience. So it's not surprising at all that the line will be rebuilt around three seasoned linemen, none more important than senior Blake McJunkin, who earned all-conference honors as a sophomore. He did so at center, and was back in the middle last September before an ankle injury cut his season down after three games. Looking ahead, S.M.U. could either keep McJunkin at center, where he's not only most comfortable but also an all-conference talent, or move him over to right guard. A second experienced lineman, junior Ben Gottschalk, is a solid choice at left tackle after backing up Kelvin Beachum last fall – let's hope he learned a thing or two from the multiple-time all-conference pick. He'll have to fend off redshirt freshman Kris Weeks, with the winner bookending the line with senior Bryan Collins, who started last year's regular season finale at right tackle.
If McJunkin remains at right guard, that leaves S.M.U. needing to find answers at center and left guard. One reason why moving McJunkin became an option was the solid spring play from redshirt freshman Taylor Lasecki, who has added more than 30 pounds since arriving on campus. While he's young, having McJunkin to his right to help with calls and protection packages would help Lasecki ease into a starting role. At left guard, the Mustangs will go with senior Jordan Free, who played in 23 games as a freshman and sophomore, starting once, but pulled a disappearing act last fall.
Twelve months ago, this was one of the most experienced lines in the country. Today, it's one of the rawest groups in the nation, one that could end up being a major nuisance if Jones and Palcic can't find answers during fall camp. S.M.U. can't feel good about going up against Baylor, T.C.U. and Texas A&M in September.
Game(s) to watch
S.M.U. will win one game in September, against Stephen F. Austin, but it's very difficult to see how a far more inexperienced team – and one with large question marks on offense – can knock off any one team out of Baylor, T.C.U. and Texas A&M. Perhaps the Mustangs would have a shot later in the year, when the offensive line has rounded into form, but not early. The schedule is nice in one way: three of the team's most winnable games – Memphis, Tulane and UTEP – come on the road. That gives S.M.U. games against Southern Mississippi, Tulsa and Houston at home, which will help. But with a slow start in the making and a very tough November up ahead, it's vital that S.M.U. go at least 3-1 in October. If you say that the Mustangs start 1-3 and go 2-2 in November – against a group of U.C.F., the Golden Eagles, Rice and Tulsa – a 3-1 mark in October would sneak this team into bowl play.
Season breakdown & prediction
In a nutshell S.M.U. has too many questions to address before September to be picked to take home the Conference USA West division. But, in a way, that the majority of the Mustangs' issues – everything outside of special teams play and finding two new starters in the secondary – are found on the offensive side of the ball bodes well for this team; Jones is one of the great offensive minds in college football, after all. But this offense, with its holes, will test Jones more so than any group since his debut season. For starters, S.M.U. needs Gilbert to step right into the void from day one – and not only produce but stay healthy, as the situation behind Gilbert is extremely troubling. Most of all, this offensive line is going to loom large throughout this season: S.M.U. is going to get ripped apart early, but the hope is that the line rounds into form by the start of conference play. The good news is that as this offense develops, the defense is strong enough to win games. I love the front seven: it's time for Hunt to become a star; his line mates, Grenier and Pittman, are consistently solid; and the linebacker corps is outstanding. While the secondary breaks in two new faces, the line and second level will offset any decline from the pass defense – or even lead to an improvement against the pass, should Hunt and Grenier augment Davis to beef up the Mustangs' pass rush. The bottom line: S.M.U. is a bowl team that will dominate the league's bottom half but must patch up its offensive holes before running with Tulsa, Houston and U.C.F. in the race of the Conference USA crown.
Dream season The Mustangs knock off Baylor and T.C.U. – again, for the latter – and head into Conference USA at 3-1 overall. While the U.C.F. defense puts the clamps down, this offense is amazingly productive despite the question marks heading into the season. The loss to the Knights is the only conference setback S.M.U. suffers all season, and the Mustangs head into a Conference USA title game rematch at 10-2, 7-1 in league play.
Nightmare season S.M.U. loses to every good team on its schedule: Baylor, T.C.U., Texas A&M, Houston, U.C.F., Southern Mississippi and Tulsa. Throw in a loss at UTEP and you have the program's first season with at least eight losses since 2008, Jones' first year with the program.
In case you were wondering
Where do S.M.U. fans congregate? The best place to talk S.M.U. football is undoubtedly Pony Fans, a fan site that not only provides a solid message board but also original content for its visitors. You can also check out Pony Pride and Pony Stampede. All ponies, all the time.
S.M.U.'s all-name nominee C Blake McJunkin.
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Who is No. 55? Tomorrow's program holds a career winning record against three of its eight conference opponents this season; unfortunately, this team gets two of those opponents on the road – though the third game, the season finale, comes at home.
Tags: Ben Gottschalk, Blake McJunkin, Bob Palcic, Bryan Collins, Chris Hover, Conference USA, Darius Johnson, Der'rikk Thompson, Garrett Gilbert, Ja'Gared Davis, Jason Phillips, June Jones, Kenneth Acker, Kevin Grenier, Lazarri Middleton, Margus Hunt, Ryan Smith, S.M.U., Stephon Sanders, Taylor Lasecki, Taylor Reed, Tom Mason, Torian Pittman, Zach Line
I'll guess Tennessee. Seems right for them.
I think it's Virginia. They haven't come up yet, right?
Texas A&M, with career winning records against Mississippi, Auburn, and Missouri, but career non-winning records against Florida, Arkansas, LSU, Mississippi State, and Alabama, is next.
"Secondly, Gilbert is going to get far better coaching under Jones than he did with the Longhorns."
I agree its Texas A&M. They get Ole Miss and Auburn on the road and Missouri at home. Missouri, the season finale, come at home.
Margus Hunt is a freak of nature; he's 6-8, 295, and immensely athletic.
How do you block a 295-pound defensive end that has agility and speed?
Are you certain that there are only five?
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Barry, John M.
Rising Tide: the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America
An account of the 1927 Mississippi River flood explores one of the greatest national disasters the United States has ever experienced and its consequences in a comprehensive volume that clearly shows how the flood changed the course of history.
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In February 1910, a monstrous blizzard hit Washington State. High in the Cascade Mountains near the tiny town of Wellington, two trainloads of cold, hungry passengers and their crews found their railcars buried in rising drifts, parked precariously on the edge of a steep ravine...Suddenly the earth shifted and a colossal avalanche tumbled, sweeping the trains and their sleeping passengers over the steep slope and down the mountainside.
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Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History
Provides an in-depth chronicle of America's deadliest hurricane, which struck the city of Galveston, Texas, in 1900 and killed some ten thousand people, drawing on eyewitness accounts of the catastrophe and the writings of one of America's earliest professional weathermen, Isaac Cline.
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F5: Devastation Survival and the Most Violent Tornado Outbreak of the Twentieth Century
Focuses on the Limestone County, Alabama, lives altered and lost in April 1974, when more than one hundred tornadoes--six of them of the most powerful "F5" category of storms--swept across thirteen states, killing and wounding hundreds of people and causing billions of dollars worth of damage.
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The Johnstown Flood
A graphic account of the collapse of a poorly constructed dam and the resulting flood in 1889 which killed 2,000 people and caused a nationwide scandal.
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