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Hub Innovations Couture iPhone 4S case review
Posted by Taylor Peterson Categories: Accessories, Apple, Product Reviews
We recently got a chance to check out the Hub Innovations Couture Case for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. What sets this case apart from just about anything else out there is that it's decked out in Swarovski crystals, and in turn, definitely makes you stand out when you've got your iPhone in-hand or against your ear. We tried out the Punx Not Dead model in hot pink, but the cases are also available in black and white, with different crystal designs on each.
The pink Punx Not Dead Couture case was a super-girly attention-getter, and started more conversations than any accessory, hair, or makeup I've ever had. I loved the bright pink color and the big heart and crown on the case. Visually, the pink, Swarovski crystal-encrusted Hub Innovations Couture case that wrapped my white iPhone 4S looked fantastic.
Unfortunately, all of the bling made the case feel pretty heavy, and by looking at it, we're sure you can tell that it was extremely hard (read: uncomfortable) to put in a pocket. I also felt concerned about putting the case in my purse because I thought that some of the decorative pieces might fall off inside my bag or get caught on something. In fact, after just a few days, the first few items came off of the case. I left the Couture case on my phone for over 2 weeks, certainly nowhere near the length of time that you'd think a case would start falling apart.
We think this case is more like a super-cute-yet-highly-uncomfortable pair of sexy heels--with the shoes, you put them on for an occasion in which you will not do a lot walking but want to look great sitting down, and with the Couture case, you need to look at it as just as an accessory to outfit your iPhoner for a special event and not an everyday protectant for your phone. It's definitely a fashion accessory, but just don't use it as a day-to-day case. After two weeks some of the larger items came off of the case, including the cute large heart, and the finish was worn off of some of the silver items. You can purchase the Couture iPhone case from Hub Innovations.
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Welcome to Must Read, where we single out the best stories from around the automotive universe and beyond. Today we have reports from Air Facts, Vanity Fair and Petrolicious.
Have we won the safety battle? — Air Facts Journal
Last year, 224 people died worldwide in airline crashes. That means 99.9993 percent of flights were completed without incident. Holy hell.
Here's a number that should be on the front page of every major newspaper: 224. That's how many people died–worldwide–in airline crashes last year. Around 3 billion people boarded some 35 million flights, each of them traveling over 500 miles per hour in an aluminum tube 7 miles above the earth. And only 224 died. That's simply an incredible number.
The Car Crowd's Top 14 of 2014 — Vanity Fair
2014 is going to be a great year, and a number of our motoring crazy colleagues (and our own Aaron Foley) spoke to Vanity Fair about the upcoming year in motoring.
We are living in an age of automotive glory. There's been a domestic economic recovery, and we've witnessed increasing federal fuel-economy standards, advanced design and engineering technologies, and an industry willing to go after niche slices of the vehicular pie. This has all resulted in the development of vehicles that are sexy, sporty, stylish, and (increasingly) svelte, making them capable of hitting performance and efficiency benchmarks that would have been unimaginable even five years ago. To name just one high-profile example, the 2014 Corvette—which has a fervid 460 horsepower V8 under its plastic hood—is rated by the EPA at 29 m.p.g. on the highway.
Driven By Design: Mazda Cosmo 110S — Petrolicious
Lovely little piece on one of our favorite cars.
The Mazda Cosmo 110S hit American shores in 1967, along with several other Japanese sports cars such as the Honda S800 and Toyota 2000GT. Realizing that the key to serious growth lay in wealthier Western markets, all the major Japanese companies attempted to expand their brands with halo cars. Like their national competitors, Mazda sought to appeal to foreign tastes by copying their Western counterparts.


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NASCAR owner Jack Roush easing off the throttle
BOSTON — Each crack of the bat in pregame warm-ups at Fenway Park brought a smile to Jack Roush's face.
Clad in his trademark straw hat, wire-rim glasses and a beige sport coat, he leaned against a wall behind home plate and soaked in the ambiance of a pleasant summer night on the ball field. It was a familiar scene for a front-and-center racing icon who has spent Tuesday nights this year watching his NASCAR team play intrasquad softball on a new diamond he built.
Having achieved nearly everything he'd wanted in his racing career, the 71-year-old captain of industry prefers to revel in others' success in the dusk of his NASCAR career.
NASCAR:No penalties for roof flap violations
"There aren't so many firsts left for me, but I've not lost my passion for competition or my desire to operate at the top of my game," the founder of Roush Fenway Racing told USA TODAY Sports. "I just look forward to enjoying vicariously the success of drivers winning their first race or championship, and the crew chiefs and engineers able to share in those firsts. It's less about me and more about being a parent or a grandparent to them."
During a two-day summit for the team's sponsors in Boston (a de-facto home base since Fenway Sports Group became an equity partner six years ago), Roush again was the focal point during a series of workshops designed to maximize return on investment.
Once the quintessential hands-on team owner, Roush quietly is moving toward the sidelines in the Sprint Cup Series (which is at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend). After a quarter-century of owning stock-car teams that have 314 wins in NASCAR and two championships in its premier series, Roush still works seven days a week but doesn't set his alarm for dawn anymore. He no longer spends 90 minutes before every race tinkering with each of his cars' carburetors, which have been excised from stock-car racing by electronic fuel injection.
ROUSH VETERAN:12 Questions with Greg Biffle
The mechanical wizard who started his racing career with 20-hour commutes to California for weekend drag races, where he slept in the pits while turning the wrenches, has been marginalized somewhat by advances in technology. The survivor of two plane crashes (which haven't deterred his love of flying despite leaving him without a left eye) has eased into a role he jokingly labels as public and human relations manager.
"I've gone from wanting to be the mechanic that I hoped everyone else would be to now I'm the point-and-grunt guy," Roush said with a laugh, picking pistachios out of a plastic cup inside a luxury suite before a Colorado Rockies-Red Sox game. "Hopefully, I'll become less viable before I'm gone. The challenge is to give up the management and decision-making at the right time."
Within the next five years, the plan is he won't attend every team meeting or race anymore, scaling back to spend more time with five grandchildren who range in age from 8 months to 12 years old.
It's a softer side that's been evident at his team's weekly softball games, where Roush spends three innings on each side of the field to engender the camaraderie that he finds infectious. "They all play like they were 13," he said. "It's fun watching them relive some of their misspent youth."
Though he has exerted some executive influence (imposing a rule requiring catcher's masks), the softball league was the brainchild of his marketing staff, another example of Roush's loosening of the reins.
"He's trying to empower the folks running the team on a daily basis," team president Steve Newmark said. "I suspect that is sometimes hard for him, but he's doing it of his own accord, which is great because you see a lot of patriarchs that hold on for too long and don't leave the company in a good state. He's focused very much on making sure the company continues regardless of the level of his involvement."
MICHIGAN WIN:Biffle delivers for team owner Jack Roush, Ford
So is there a clear plan for the enterprise once Roush steps away?
"There's no written plan," Newmark said. "We'll welcome his leadership as long as we can get it."
It's the same path he took with Roush Industries, the engineering company he founded 37 years ago that has grown into a business with an estimated $500 million in annual revenue. Between his race team and his Livonia, Mich.-based engineering company in suburban Detroit (which handles projects as varied as automotive design, amusement park rides, biomedical research and military applications), Roush employs nearly 4,000. Over the past decade, he gradually has ceded full control of the business to CEO Evan Lyall, his main confidante, while shifting his focus to the race teams in North Carolina.
"The thing that's misunderstood about him is a lot of enjoyment he's gotten out of building the business hasn't been how big it can be, or how much money we can make," said Lyall, who started with Roush as an intern in 1981 and is one of at least 20 senior managers who have been with the company for more than 25 years. "It's been enjoying watching others succeed and giving them the tools as a teacher and mentor.
"When he talks about his different role, he understands if he wants things to go on beyond him, then he has to give folks room to spread their wings. We talk about that all the time. The legacy for him is the people of the organization and what they've accomplished. That means as much to him as anything."
Lifelong sense of self-determination
It still is a difficult adjustment for Roush, who was raised among farming families who survived the Great Depression along the banks of the Ohio River.
"The community I grew up in didn't have a social net," he said. "You either worked and were productive or you were poor and had the consequences. That wasn't necessarily fair."
It instilled a lifelong sense of self-determination. While attending Berea College, Roush worked several jobs as freight clerk, cafeteria server and janitor. He helped cover his room and board by trading cars with his professors, taking those with mechanical problems and fixing them so that each swap brought him cash. He graduated with no debt and enough money to pay for a new car and rent an apartment in Detroit for his first job as an assembly line engineer with Ford Motor Company.
When he founded the engineering company, he interviewed the first 100 hires to ensure they shared his work ethic by asking, "If you weren't doing this for the money, would you still take on the challenge of innovating new products?"
"If you don't have that self-starting motivation, you probably won't be successful," he said. "The first 100 all believed in that."
Former team president Geoff Smith, who retired in 2010, recalls Roush returning to Michigan at midnight from Sunday races in the 1990s and conducting a sweep of his company's campus. In a 7 a.m. meeting the next day, he'd chastise building managers who left the lights on.
The same eye for detail was applied to his race cars. Changes required the team owner's approval until a few years ago when computer simulations made them a precise exercise that virtually eliminated the human element.
"All the mechanical things that we did in a subjective manner have been replaced, and I've fallen behind," said Roush, who has a master's degree in mathematics but jokes that he obtained it with a slide rule while also learning computer programming on index cards. "So I watch with some interest but from a safe distance. I embrace science and technology, but I'm just not up to speed with it to be working the trenches."
When Carl Edwards was hired in 2003, he watched Roush drive the team's direction through force of will.
"I don't know if he was ever hands-on," Edwards said. "It was more like fists on. He'd sit in the meetings and tell everyone how it was going to be. And he made that work."
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Those postrace debriefings at the team's Concord, N.C., headquarters have become more collaborative in the past four to five years as Roush began deferring and delegating to competition director Robbie Reiser and his crew chiefs.
"His role's changed a lot," Edwards said. "Jack is as pragmatic as anyone. He's realized that one man can't do all of it. He could if he was in each individual role. He could drive the race car. He could fly the plane. He could build the engine. I think he's doing a great job of adapting to the new complexities of the sport by letting go, and that's been cool."
Greg Biffle is the dean among Roush drivers in his 16th season. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. replaced 15-year veteran Matt Kenseth this season in the No. 17.
"Jack isn't as hands on, but he's more active today in quizzing us about what we're doing on the car to make sure you've turned over every rock," Biffle said.
Social media savvy
Roush doesn't lament the impact technology is having on society, encouraging his team to get involved in social media to help attract sponsorships. In a study by strategic communications firm Tuckahoe Strategies, Roush Fenway was ranked as having the broadest social media reach among NASCAR teams with an audience of nearly 1 million driven mostly by Google+.
The owner relies heavily on an iPhone (for scheduling, photos and real-time weather updates for flying) but doesn't plan on joining Facebook or Twitter – though his wry sense of humor might play well in such a format (he has been known to tell passengers with a wink after landing his plane, "You made it, congratulations. Not all these trips have a successful conclusion.")
"It might be entertaining, but once you put it out there, it's hard to take back," he said. "I'd rather have those conversations on a one-to-one basis."
PHOTOS: NASCAR owner Jack Roush
As a communicator, Roush always has been a quirky sort who can ramble about cylinder heads for 10 minutes but also keep a boardroom's attention with tales of his company outfitting a car for a U.S. visit by Pope John Paul II.
Wooing companies has become a greater part of the job for Roush, who once was offered a multimillion-dollar sponsorship with Exide Batteries while waiting on an airport tarmac after a race in the mid-1990s. Times haven't been as rosy recently for the team, which contracted from four to three cars after the 2011 season amidst layoffs.
"Now it's a buyer's market, not a seller's market," Roush said. "I hope we're through it."
He is more certain the team's on-track results are in turnaround. Roush bristled at the suggestion his organization might have lost any of its speed in recent years. Though it's been nine years since the team's most recent championship, the team has Edwards and Biffle ranked in the top 10 in points with a victory apiece.
Roush credits a recent reorganization that provided the team's engineering department with greater autonomy in adapting to the Gen 6 car. "We have not adjusted as well as I'd like, but the reports of our demise were exaggerated prematurely, I assure you," he said.
The same applies to the man who some said cheated death in 2002 and 2010 plane crashes.
Roush, who gets annual checkups at the Mayo Clinic, said there are no lingering side effects from the incidents (aside from a lack of peripheral vision) but there are limits as a septuagenarian.
"I don't feel as good as I did when I was 46 when I started in NASCAR," he said.
After flying to Michigan following a Saturday night race at Darlington, S.C., in May, Roush climbed into his Lincoln MKZ and began driving home at 2 a.m. The vehicle's dash began beeping and displaying a photo of a coffee mug — warning Roush he needed rest because he was drifting from his lane.
He slept until 8:30 a.m.
"That's the accommodation I make for Jack the old man," he said. "There have been some concessions, and I look forward to having the race teams to where I don't feel I have to be there every day. But I'm not to that point yet."
Roush's NASCAR résumé
With a $5 million war chest derived from his engineering business, Jack Roush founded his NASCAR team in 1988 with the No. 6 Ford of Mark Martin in the Sprint Cup Series. Since then, his cars have made more than 5,000 starts in NASCAR's three national series:
Starts: 5,018
Championships: Seven; two in Sprint Cup (Matt Kenseth in 2003, Kurt Busch in 2004), four in the Nationwide Series (Greg Biffle in 2002, Carl Edwards in 2007, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in 2011 and '12), one in the Camping World Truck Series (Biffle in 2000)
Victories: 314 (132 in Sprint Cup, 132 in Nationwide, 50 in truck)
Pole positions: 224 (85 in Sprint Cup, 94 in Nationwide, 45 in truck)
Top-10s: 2,336 (1,264 in Sprint Cup, 712 in Nationwide, 360 in truck)
Source: USA TODAY Sports research
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v. what a jury or judge sitting without a jury does at the end of a criminal trial if the jury or judge finds the accused defendant not guilty. (See: verdict)
acquitverb absolve, absolvere, clear, declare innocent, discharge, discharge from accusation, excuse, exempt, exonerate, find not guilty, give a favorable verdict, grant remission, let off, liberare, liberate, make free, pardon, pronounce not guilty, prove innocent, purgare, release, remit, reprieve, set at liberty, set free
Associated concepts: acquittal in fact, acquittal in law
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The Call - Snap #303
This week, Snap Judgment hears "The Call" and learns what it feels like to know exactly what the universe wants from you, even if you don't know how to do it...
See a full list of all songs used in "The Call" right here. Listen to a selection of our favorites on our The Call Spotify Playlist.
The Healer
Mary Hewitt thought she knew her calling. Then, one stormy night, everything changed in a flash. Literally.
Check out Dr. Hewitt's Book on Amazon.
Produced by Anna Sussman
Clown College
Like a lot of kids, Paul Cooper's childhood dream was to grow up and join the circus. But Paul really made it happen.
Produced by Stephanie Foo
Geist - Super Citizen
An obedient boy from the suburbs has a brush with violent crime and discovers his true purpose.
Find out more about Geist at www.reallifesuperheroes.com
Produced by Anna Sussman and Pat Mesiti-Miller
The Cathedral of Junk
Vince Hanneman loved the book, "Serafin and his Wondermachine" when he was a boy. Loved it so much that when he grew up, he tried to make his own Wondermachine.
Check out more info about the Cathedral right here, and this is where we got the music for this piece--much of it is created entirely out of sounds from the Cathedral.
We took photos of the Cathedral during our trip, which can be found here: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyuNjvv
Thank you so much to Matthias Gritschneder for his wonderful translation of the book, "Serafin und seine Wundermaschine."
Produced by Stephanie Foo
The Nectar
Ralph Steele knew his truth was in the world, waiting for him. He just had to find it.
Ralph is a monk and is now the founder of Life Transition Institute, where he serves as the guiding meditation teacher. Along with his interest in preserving the Theravada tradition, he is dedicated to making the dharma available to culturally diverse populations.
Produced by Mark Ristich and Rita Daniels
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What happens when a young classical musician discovers her secret talent? She. Blows. Up. World Champion Female Beat Boxer Butterscotch tells her story. Check her new album, http://butterscotchmusic.com/
Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller with a little help from Anna Sussman and Jamie Dewolf.


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Sublimespot.com FAQ-All the Sublime info you need!
By popular demand, we have posted this list of frequently asked questions for your viewing pleasure. Please check here before going off and asking a zillion questions because chances are that the answer is right here, you crazy fools. Originally posted on the Sublimespot.com forums.
Official Sublime Website is now https://www.sublimelbc.com/#/splash
Band and Site Information
* Where is Brad buried? Is there any place where we can send money, etc.?
*What are the names of all the Sublime albums/Compilations/Bootlegs/DVDs/Books/Tributes?
*Where can I get my Sublime merchandise fix?
* When are Brad/Eric/Bud's birthdays?
* How can I support Sublimespot.com?
* Did Sublime do a cover of No Woman No Cry, et al.?
* Who's this Raleigh Theodore Sakers cat?
* Why is the song called April 29th, 1992, but in the song he says April 26? What's the deal? Why are these dates important anyways?
* Who/what is KRS-ONE? What does it stand for?
* What does "187" mean?
* What does heina mean? Ruca? Sancho? Mexi (Mixie)?
*What was the name of Brad and Eric's first band?
Sublime Expanded Universe Info
* What are some other bands that sound like Sublime or that have connections to Sublime? Other Long Beach groups? Tribute bands?
* Who are some of these people I hear about in the songs/videos/stories?
Band and Site Information
Where is Brad's memorial? Is there any place where we can send money, etc.?
Brad was actually cremated, and his ashes were scattered in the surf, but there is a memorial, outside of Anaheim.
Westminster Memorial Park
(Orange County California).
South end of the park on Shakespeare Lane
Section 31, Grave 114, Marker 7
14801 Beach Boulevard
Westminster, CA 92683
Telephone: (714) 889-9901
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/678 ... mes-nowell
If you want to donate I would recommend The Nowell Family Foundation. This is administered by Brad's family and is raising funds to open a rehabilitation center for musicians to open in 2018. They plan to offer these services at little to no cost. Great cause and a great way to honor Brad's memory!
Right now they are selling limited edition Bradley's House t-shirts for $25, so get one before they sell out.
What are the names of all the Sublime Albums? EPs? Videos? Bootlegs?
Studio Albums
Jah Won't Pay the Bills (Released 1991-Skunk)
40 Oz. to Freedom (Released June 1992-Skunk)
Robbin' the Hood (Released October 1994-Skunk)
Sublime (Released July 30, 1996-Gasoline Alley/MCA)
Live Albums
Stand By Your Van-LIVE (Released June 23, 1998-MCA)
3 Ring Circus-LIVE at The Palace (Release June 2013-MCA)
Badfish (Released 1995)
What I Got (Released 1997)
Second Hand Smoke (SHS) (Released November 11, 1997-MCA)
Sublime Acoustic-Bradley Nowell and Friends (Released November 17, 1998-Gasoline Alley)
Greatest Hits (Released November 9, 1999-MCA)
20th Century Masters-The Millennium Collection: The Best of Sublime (Released October 29, 2002-MCA/Gasoline Alley)
Everything Under the Sun (Box Set) (Released November 14, 2006-Geffen)
Playlist Your Way
Videos and DVDs
Sublime/Self-Titled-Mainly just music videos
Live '94-'96-Great live footage
Stories, Tales, Lies and Exaggerations-Lots of backstory and history here, some would say it is KEY.
Crazy Fool-Portrait of a Punk-This is very rare to find an actual print copy. Last I checked they are going for around $100. There might be a PDF version if you ask nicely.
Tributes & Bootlegs
Look at All the Love We Found (Released June 21, 2005-Cornerstone RAS)
Forever Free (January 24, 2006-Cornerstone RAS)
Unfortunately, after the demise of sublimearchive and sublemon, many of the bootlegs are not easily available. I think I still have an old hard drive with them, and if I do, I will try to host them somewhere as soon as possible.
Where can I get Sublime Merchandise?
This is the new official Sublime webstore:
https://sublime.fanfire.com/cgi-bin/Web ... me=Sublime
The Nowell Foundation is selling t-shirts also to fund Bradley's House:
http://thenowellfamilyfoundation.org/pr ... se-tshirt/
When is Brad/Eric/Bud's birthday?
Brad is February 22, 1968.
Bud is October 8, 1967.
Eric is February 21, 1969.
Math is fun.
How can I support Sublimespot.com?
In the past Sublimespot.com relied on donations, however as of this time they are not
needed. Donate to The Nowell Foundation or your favorite charity instead.
Did Sublime do a cover of No Woman No Cry, et al.?
No, the group Murder One in fact did the version of No Woman, No Cry often attributed to Sublime. Click here for more info on Sublime's other covers.
Who's this Raleigh Theodore Sakers cat?
The crazy guy from the Robbin' the Hood album. Much debate has been had over whether he's a real dude, or someone playing crazy. Click here and decide for yourself.
Why is the song called April 29th, 1992, but in the song he says April 26? What's the deal? Why are these dates important anyways?
As you may or may not know, Brad liked to dabble in the use of mind-altering substances such as drugs and alcohol. Therefore, a lot of times, you will hear him do two different version of the same song, with messed up, mixed up lyrics. There are several threads in the Lyrics section discussing this. Now as far as the actual dates and their importance goes...
April 29, 1992 a jury acquitted 3 white police officers of their involvement in the videotaped beating of a black man named Rodney King, and they reached no decision with regards to the charges against the fourth officer. During that time, the city of Los Angeles was very racially divided, and the verdict sent many people over the edge, resulting in the most damaging, widespread riots in American History. The riots happened all across the country, but L.A. was by far the worst.
Who/what is KRS-ONE? What does it stand for?
KRS-ONE is a rapper and musician. It stands for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everything.
What does "187" mean?
"187" is police radio code for homicide.
What does heina mean? Ruca? Sancho? Mexi (Mixie)?
* Heina is Spanish/Mexican slang for your woman or girlfriend.
* Ruca is the other woman...a.k.a. the one you are cheating with.
* Sancho is your woman's other man.
* Mexi (or Mixie, depending on who you ask) was another woman Brad liked. Could be Mexi, because in Caress Me Down, he talks about a woman on the other side, i.e., the other side of the border, in Mexico.
*All of the Spanish lyrics can be found and translated on https://sublimespot.com/sublime/albums/ (Thanks Karla!)
What was the name of Brad and Eric's first band?
Hogans Heros!
What are some other bands that sound like Sublime or that have connections to Sublime? What about other Long Beach bands? Any tribute or cover bands?
Long Beach Dub Allstars https://www.lbdamusic.com/
Pepper http://www.pepperlive.com
Slightly Stoopid http://www.slightlystoopid.com
Badfish-Sublime Tribute http://www.badfish.com
Jakob Nowell's band is LAW http://lawlbc.band/
There are alot more, bands like The Ziggens, Bad Brains, and tons more, just check out some of the different sections on the Sublimespot Forum.
Sublime Expanded Universe
Who are some of these people I hear about in the songs/videos/stories?
Of course the original Sublime lineup was Brad Nowell, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson. This section is about all the other people in the LBC universe. As you will see, there is a LOT of overlap…
Opie Ortiz-The tattoo GOD. Designed the Sublime Sun amongst many other things. Member of LBDAS. Also the dude on the cover of Robbin' the Hood. Was also in Dubcat.
Michael "Miguel" Happoldt-Manager extraordinaire, met Bud and Eric when he was still a music student and formed "The Juice Bros." Member of LBDAS, Volcano and Perro Bravo. Skunk Records co-founder.
Matt Vargas-Mentioned in STP, Kelly's brother.
Kelly Vargas-Played drums, popular rumor is that Kelly was also a certain Raleigh Theodore Sakers guy too, although this has never been confirmed.
RAS-MG a.k.a. "Field" Marshall Goodman-drummer on 14 of the tracks on 40 oz. to Freedom while Bud was in rehab. Co-wrote several other songs. Member of LBDAS and Dubcat. I heard he is now a City Councilman in Cali.
Bert Susanka-Lead singer of "The Ziggens" and general LBC institution.
Troy Holmes/Nowell/Dendekker-Married Brad on May 18, 1996, one week before his death. Jakob's mom.
Jakob Nowell-Brad's son, born June 8, 1995. Now the lead singer of the band "LAW".
Todd Forman-Sax player on 40 oz. to Freedom, Robbin' the Hood and Self-titled albums
Chris Hauser-Trumpet player on 40 oz. to Freedom
Todd "Z-Man" Zalkins-One of Brad's good friends, recently made the documentary The Long Way Back about his battle with addiction
George "G-Man" Harris-Sublime collector, sells tons of rare items on eBay
Jim and Nancy Nowell-Brad's parents, of course
Jason Westfall-Another manager
Jack Maness-Member of LBDAS and of Dubcat. Played guitar on Rivers of Babylon.
RAS-One-Member of LBDAS and Long Beach Shortbus, real name is Richard Arthur Smith.
...and of course Lou Dog-named after Brad's grandfather. Miguel took care of him after Brad's death. Lou went to the moon on September 17, 2001.
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At a young age Parnelli Jones would jump the fence by the outhouse at Carrell Speedway to watch his idol Troy Ruttman run from the back of the pack and win races in his track roadster. Ruttman would go on to win the ultimate prize, the Indy 500, in 1952, driving for J.C. Agajanian in the No. 98 car. Parnelli would realize his dream by winning the Indy 500 in a car that carried the No. 98 for Mr. Agajanian in 1963.
How good was he? Two-time Indy 500 winner, the late Rodger Ward told writer/editor Richard Parks, who spent considerable time with Ward in his later years, "Parnelli Jones was the most talented race car driver I have ever raced against."
It would be impossible to cover Parnelli's extensive racing history and his business interests (he owned seven Firestone tire stores in the L.A. area, plus he was the distributor for Firestone racing tires in 11 Western states) in the pages allotted here.
It was his early days as a hot rodder that laid the foundation to his success and certainly the people who saw his fiery desire to win in racing, and in life, that his story is about.
Being smack dab in the middle of hot rod country, as a young lad, where racetracks of every configuration were on top of one another, Parnelli took the reins early on and went racing, horse racing that is. Read on.
Parnelli Jones
Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones, of Palos Verdes, California, was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, in 1933 but moved to Fallbrook, California (near San Diego, known as the Avocado Capital of the United States), when he was 2 years old. His dad took a job working in the area's avocado groves, but later moved the family to Torrance when Parnelli was 7, where his dad worked as a crane operator and his mom as a nurse.
"I can remember when I was 7 we used to go to church in Oceanside about 20 miles away from Fallbrook on Sunday and my mom (Dovie) would put me on her lap and let me steer her car," Parnelli begins. "My dad (Commodore) would sit on the righthand side; my mom did most of the driving."
Parnelli went to Narbonne High School in Harbor City (near Torrance). However, while in school, and before he got involved in controlling hundreds of horses, he gained a love for one burro: "I hung around a horse stable, I loved horses," Parnelli says, "and I had a burro. There was a guy at the stable who trained stallions to do tricks and I was able to see what he did and I trained my burro to do tricks when I was around 12.
"I used to ride quarter horses in amateur-type races. I was small and a good rider and the owners liked me to ride their horses. But I grew and suddenly I was too big to ride their horses anymore. I learned to break horses to ride and got my own horse to ride. I sold my horse for $200. I took that money to buy my first hot rod, a '23 T-bucket with a Model A engine with two carburetors on it with a little box on the back.
"My next car was a gray primered '32 three-window coupe with no fenders on it. There was a dirt field that had a quarter-mile dirt circle track that was used for horses, and I had fun hot lapping my '32 around the track. I didn't know I was going to be a race driver then. I upgraded to a '40 Ford coupe. I knocked the transmission out of it all the time. I also had a '40 sedan.
"I didn't graduate from high school. I didn't like Narbonne and went to Torrance High. I didn't like that either. At that point I was involved in cars and just quit school.
"When I was 16 I would climb over the fence by the outhouse at Carrell Speedway to watch Tory Ruttman race there in his track roadster, much like my T-bucket. I watched him charging from the back and win races there. At that point he became my hero … I wanted to be just like him."
Billy Calder of Cypress, California, was Parnelli's high school chum and friend to this day. Calder is the culprit who gave Parnelli his now very famous name: "There was a little freckle-faced redhead girl with pigtales named Nellie who was always bothering Sidney Hatton, Parnelli, and me in school," Calder begins. "Nellie did everything possible to irritate us, especially Parnelli … she had a thing for him and would follow him all around school. I put the names Nellie and Parnell together and would kid him in school singing Nellie loves Parnellie.
"Sidney [Hatton] was the guy who got us racing. He started racing a '35 Ford sedan and we'd go to the track and work on his car. Parnelli got the idea of racing with us, but he was only 17, underage to drive at the track. He couldn't use his real name because he didn't want his folks to find out he was racing. His mom would have killed him if she found out. I did all the artwork on the car is: the name, number, and all. So I painted 'Parnellie' on the car," Calder, who still gets a hoot out of the whole episode today, laughs. "He hated the name Rufus (which Calder still calls him by today) and would fight at the drop of a hat if anyone kidded him about it.
"I had a Harley when I shipped over to Korea during the war. I was in the infantry. When I got there I saw how rough it was. I wrote my mother to let Parnelli borrow my Harley because I wasn't sure I would make it back home. Sidney and I were both in the infantry, but he was in a different company. When I went to see him, I learned he was killed the day before.
"Parnelli took the bike hill climbing in Palos Verdes and it caught on fire. It melted to the ground. When I came home I didn't have a car or a motorcycle. I had a '39 Ford coupe before I went into the Army but I rolled and totaled it. Parnelli had gotten a '39 Ford, built it piece by piece completely from the ground up, and gave it to me. He was a damn good mechanic … he didn't just go out and buy one."
The Jalopies
"Jalopy" was a term used for dilapidated old cars—but the hot rods that ran were far from it; most of the jalopies that raced were well put together. Ummie Paulson (who you'll read about shortly) replaced all of the wood in his '32 Ford sedan with steel just like rodders do today. There was as much mechanical sophistication in the jalopies as in the track roadsters that ran before Parnelli's time. Yes, many of the track roadster drivers went on to win Indy, however, by the time Parnelli entered the scene the roadsters had crashed themselves out of existence, then the Sprint Cars took over.
"I worked at a garage after school for a Japanese mechanic washing parts for him just to keep the T running. But that's when I got involved in the Jalopy Races … we wiped out a lot of them things," Parnelli laughs.
"I was 17 years old when I ran my first race car, a '34 Ford. I didn't do very well with it. I bought it from my cousin and we took turns driving it. We ran a couple of races at Carrell Speedway with the car on a course shaped like the letter 'B'. The first turn went back into the infield. My cousin got drafted into the service. He was gone for a couple of years but when he got out we went to another race and I got the bug again to go racing. I had all this desire but no talent because I was wrecking my car week after week.
"I'd run three races a week in the jalopies. We'd run Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino on Saturday night, Carrell Speedway in Gardena on Sunday, and Ventura Raceway on Monday night. We used to have 200 cars show up at Carrell to qualify and they only took 16 cars for the main event.
"Finally a guy, Ummie Paulson, who was a car owner, liked something about me, my desire I guess. After I blew up my engine he offered to build me an engine but also to listen to him. He built an engine and it ran better than mine. I slowed down and quit trying to win every race on the first corner like he told me, and something clicked. I got it all together. Kick ass, don't take names, beat the hell out of them, whatever it takes to win is what they saw in me before Ummie took me aside."
Hila "Lady Leadfoot" Sweet, of Cypress, Texas, was not only a racer of repute in her day (she was the first woman to acquire a NASCAR license in 1951) but was responsible for getting drivers, car owners, and the crews together every year for her Racer Reunions that she held from 1988 to 2010.
Sweet, who was Ummie's wife at the time (she is now married to Bob Sweet), picks up the story: "They had me barred at all the tracks," she begins, "because when I did win, I won by far. The rules stated after tapping a slower car three times if they wouldn't move, move them, and that's what I did and what Parnelli did. And damn right I beat Parnelli more than once.
"To us the jalopies were Indy Cars and we had just as much adrenalin and fun driving them as anything on tracks anywhere," Sweet emphasizes. The jalopies (California Jalopy Association) compared to track roadsters (California Roadster Association), which ran on the same dirt tracks, were considered a bit low rent. Maybe it was the nomenclature. No different than the Southern California Timing Association that ran only roadsters versus Russetta Timing Association that ran closed cars. Russetta carried no stigma with the lakes guys or spectators.
"I was instrumental in Parnelli getting his first decent ride in the jalopies. Parnelli became my buddy, protector, and good friend. Parnelli was 20 when I first saw him at the Orange Show Stadium in San Bernardino.
"All our husbands either owned or drove race cars and when I wasn't racing myself, us girls would get together every week and watch the races. We knew the bottom line on who was a jerk and who had potential; we knew who was going to get Second …we knew!
"I'd been eyeballing Parnelli mainly because he was so entertaining. His car number was 66 but he was upside down so much it might as well have been 99. But I saw the raw talent in the guy. When I was watching a race I'd put myself mentally in a given driver's car. I identified with Parnelli because I had my share of driving pieces of crap. I had to over drive them because of bad brakes or abominable steering. I had to overcompensate and Parnelli was doing a lot of that as well.
"One day our driver, Ernie Cornelson (who was killed in 1957 racing a Stock Car at Marchbanks Speedway, aka Hanford Raceway, in Central California), couldn't make the race one night and we had to find a driver who wasn't already driving. I suggested Parnelli to my husband and he just laughed. 'I put that guy in my car and I'd be taking it home in an envelope!' But I convinced him Parnelli would not intentionally crash our car, and won him over. Parnelli tried out our '32 Ford sedan. It had the Flying Shadow painted on it as it had dark gray primer. Parnelli was very respectful of the opportunity. He won the Heat Race, he won the Trophy Dash, and he went on to win the Main Event that night. After that I told my husband Parnelli would be there for him.
"After that night Parnelli came to our house and saw all of the work my husband, Ummie, had to do building race cars for other people. Parnelli said, 'I'll just help you.' There was so much work that he would stay over and he finally moved in with us.
"People thought we were closer, but I was like a mama to him. The reason we have remained close friends all these years is Parnelli never forgot where he came from."
Stepping Up
"In 1955 I started driving Midgets and Sprint Cars," Parnelli continues. "The first year I drove Midgets, I finished Second in the championship. I was two-time National Sprint Car Champion. I also won the Midwest Sprint Car Championship in 1960. I was driving Modifieds as well that Omar [Danielson] and I built. I drove for Omar; he owned Firestone Auto Wrecking in South Gate who was really like a father to me. I was making about $50 a week racing and putting it in the bank. I was living at home with my parents. I kept thinking if I could make about $10,000 racing I'd never have to work again.
"At that time I was winning at least 25 percent of my races. I look back on my days and think how dangerous it was; I'm lucky to be here. If I had to do it over again I'd cut out that part of my career. I was upside down twice in a Midget but never in a Sprint Car."
Like Yesterday
A lot of methanol fumes have gone over the pit wall since the 1967 Indianapolis 500 but the race is still fresh in the minds of Andy Granatelli, known as "Mr. 500", and Parnelli, two veteran Indianapolis competitors who've known both exhilaration and bitter disappointment at the Brickyard.
Granatelli's jubilation came with his driver Mario Andretti winning the 1969 race. But the heartbreak for both was the loss after leading the race 171 laps then coasting into the pits with just three laps to go.
Parnelli is far too busy to dwell on that race, yet his comments to me were quite candid: "I blame myself for the Turbine Car not finishing the 500. ("Silent Sam" as it was called by the press, was so quiet that Parnelli could hear the brake calipers grabbing the discs.) It had a lot of torque and I put a lot of pressure on the quick-change gears in the rearend, hustling it out of the pits like I did. This was a four-wheel-drive car; it hooked up real hard with all wheels pulling."
As for Granatelli, he's approaching his 90th and is doing quite well in Montecito, California. The public was very much intrigued with the idea of a turbine-powered vehicle because of the vast amount of press the STP IndyCar received, but as quickly as the interest level rose, it faded after the loss.
I asked Granatelli, a pragmatist as well as a visionary, what if things had gone differently that day? His reply had nothing to do with the race but turbine-powered vehicles in general: "The manufacturers wouldn't allow turbine cars on the road today no matter what the public interest," Granatelli says. "You'd have no water in the radiator, no antifreeze, no fan belts, no exhaust system needed, no transmission needed to go forward. The engine weighed 240 pounds and the vehicle would be a thousand pounds lighter. You'd never have to open the hood or change the oil … you could drive 200,000 miles without ever opening the hood. It would put engine manufacturers out of business to have such a maintenance-free vehicle."
Team Owner
It's one thing to show up at a racetrack with your helmet, goggles, and fire suit ready to drive for someone's race car, but to sign the checks as a team owner is a vastly different scenario.
Vel Miletich, a Torrance Ford dealer, and Parnelli formed Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing in 1967. The massive team (over 60 skilled employees plus 30 support vehicles) won more Champ Car races with the Ford 183-inch DOHC V-8 from 1968-72 than any other competitor. Their driver, Al Unser Sr., won the 500 driving the Johnny Lightning Special in 1970-71.
In 1975 the team reconfigured a Formula 1 chassis and a turbocharged British Cosworth V-8 to run at Indianapolis. They took an 183ci V-8 engine that was normally aspirated to run on gasoline and converted down to 161 ci to run on methanol. In all, the team amassed 53 First Place finishes.
Really Fast Dirt Roads
Parnelli walked away from open-wheel open-cockpit race cars but as a driver he drove everything with a roof over his head. Most telling was his dominance in off-road racing once he was convinced to try it by his friend Bill Stroppe. It's a good bet that most of the off-road racers hadn't a clue about Parnelli's jalopy racing past, but they found out pronto his driving style hadn't changed any!
In the 1970 Mexican 1000 competitors learned the hard way that if they saw a Ford Bronco in their mirrors (built like a tank by Bill Stroppe, who also built a Mercury Marauder for Parnelli that they won the United States Auto Championship in 1964), they got out of the way because it was Parnelli and he was coming through. He led the race from start to finish just one minute shy of 15 hours for First Place. In all, he won the 1000 three times and the Baja 500 five times.
To be inducted into a hall of fame, in any field, by one's contemporaries is an honor that few will ever experience. Parnelli was inducted into six: The Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of Fame, the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame. And any committee will tell you the selection process isn't just about winning.
The birth of great racing mechanics and innovators was Muroc Dry Lake, but the great drivers came from the dirt tracks. Parnelli's entry-level race cars were dime-a-dozen junkyard refugees that he drove on tracks around Southern California whose names have long faded from memory, like Ascot Park, Carrell Speedway, Culver City Speedway, and Gardena Speedway.
Recently, Orange Show Speedway, which opened in 1947 in San Bernardino, closed, maybe for good. Parnelli cut his teeth on that historical track, plus lost a few in the process, training to someday take on the massive 2 1/2-mile Brickyard in Indianapolis where he would claim the most coveted of victories in 1963.
Formula to Success
"I was a tough kid who was trying to better himself. I had a lot of will and determination to do something with my life. I always felt that I was special. I came from a poor family but I didn't wear dirty clothes. I was supporting my racing as a laborer at first by doing cement work."
Hard work, resolve, and two father figures brought Parnelli his success both on and off the track. Parnelli came from a working-class family who taught him values. He made something out of himself because he wasn't too proud to carry hod or clean greasy car parts to get there. Come to think of it, that formula to success hasn't changed.


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Henry Schmidt Award (1 recipient) Named in honor of a former head athletics trainer, Henry was a dedicated and inspirational member of Santa Clara Athletics for more than 50 years. The Henry Schmidt Award is given annually to the school's top senior female athlete from the sports of basketball, soccer or volleyball.
2013 Winner: Meleana Shim (Women's Soccer)
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Pat Malley Awards for Men and Women (2 recipients) Pat Malley was the embodiment of Santa Clara Athletics for many years. A legendary football coach and athletics director for 26 years, he is best known for his amazing dedication and commitment to students and athletes. The Pat Malley Award is presented annually to one male and one female senior athlete who best demonstrate the qualities or attitude, character, desire, competitive spirit and the will to excel both on and off the field of play.
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James D. Farwell Awards for Men and Women (2 recipients) James Farwell was founder and long-time coach of the Santa Clara University Men's Rowing program. The James D. Farwell Award is awarded annually to one male and one female senior athlete from the sports of cross country, golf, rowing, softball, tennis, track & water polo who best combine academic and athletic excellence.
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2013 Female Winner: Kelly Lamble (Women's Tennis)
Jim Jennings Award (2 recipients) Jim Jennings, or "J.J." as he is commonly known, served as a volunteer in the Santa Clara Athletics Department for more than 20 years. The Jim Jennings Award is presented annually to a male and female senior non-athlete most distinguished for unselfish and loyal service to the Athletics Department. Candidates eligible for this award may be team managers, student trainers or student assistants in media relations, marketing, game management, facilities or other Athletics Department units.
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2013 Female Winner: Candice Sanchez (Marketing)
Carroll Williams Award (1 recipient) The Carroll Williams Award, is awarded to a senior athlete who best demonstrates academic and athletic excellence while making an outstanding contribution in the area of community service.
2013 Winner: Carissa Theis (Softball)
DJ Frandsen Award (1 recipient) The DJ Frandsen Award, in honor of the former Men's Basketball team manager and athletic supporter, is given to a male or female senior athlete who has used courage, perseverance, and spirit to overcome adversity and now serves as a role model for hope and inspiration for others to follow.
2013 Winner: Noelani Viloria (Women's Basketball)
Senior Academic Award: Male and Female Individual
2013 Female Winner: Ashley Armstrong (Women's Basketball)
2013 Male Winner: Kevin Oliver (Cross Country/Track)
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|The Friends of Harvard Lightweight Rowing Coach for Men's Lightweight Crew
|(617) 495-7775
|Previous College:
|College of Economic Studies, Amsterdam 1992
|First Season
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard athletic department has announced the hiring of Michiel Bartman as the Friends of Harvard Lightweight Rowing Coach for Men's Lightweight Crew.
"We are pleased to announce that Michiel Bartman will become the next head coach of men's lightweight crew," said Bob Scalise, the Nichols Family Director of Athletics. "Michiel has provided excellent leadership to our student-athletes over the last two years with Radcliffe, and we are always happy when we can hire from within."
"I am very excited and honored to be the new The Friends
of Harvard Lightweight Rowing Coach for Men's Lightweight Crew, but
I am also sad to leave the lightweight women's
program," Bartman said. "In the past two years we have
accomplished a lot and I know that they will continue to be
"It is great to become part of such a strong program and I want to continue to build on those strong successes of the past years," Bartman continued. "I am also looking forward to working next to Charley Butt and the other coaches at Newell. Harvard and Radcliffe have four highly nationally ranked programs, plus such a tremendous wealth of coaching knowledge and strong rowers that I feel very honored to be part of the long rowing tradition here at Harvard."
An Olympic champion, a three-time Olympic medalist and a 15-year coaching veteran, Bartman improved the Black and White's performance in each of his first two seasons. Harvard-Radcliffe earned a silver medal a season ago at the IRA National Championship, while also finishing undefeated in duals, capturing the Head of the Charles Regatta title and capturing gold at the EAWRC Sprints Championship. At the Sprints, the group produced the largest margin of victory since 1998, finishing 8.259 seconds ahead of the field.
In his first season, Bartman guided Radcliffe to third-place finishes at Eastern Sprints and at the IRA National Championship. It marked the program's best finish in four years at IRA's.
Before heading to the Charles, Bartman spent six years as the head coach at Vesper Boat Club, preparing elite athletes to compete at the World Rowing Championships and Olympic Games. His crews won more than 100 gold medals, and he led the women's lightweight quad to bronze at the 2008 World Rowing Championships. His squads won club and elite national championships, as well as titles and points trophies at Canadian Henley, the Head of the Charles and other top regattas.
A native of the Netherlands, Bartman coached many Dutch national crews during his outstanding competitive career as a rower. At Vesper, he also coached individual athletes who went on to great success, including Andrew Byrnes, who won a gold medal as part of the 2008 Canadian men's eight. During his tenure, Bartman increased the number of full-time elite rowers from seven to 25 and oversaw more than 100 rowers in five different summer programs.
With his boat mates in the Dutch men's eight, Bartman reached the pinnacle of competitive rowing by winning a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. The gold came after setting a world record and several course records during an undefeated 1996 season. He later won silver in the quad in 2000 in Sydney and in the eight in 2004 in Athens. Bartman was a part of medal-winning crews at the world championships in the coxed four in 1994, the eight in 1995 and the quad in 2001.
Bartman took part in two Henley Royal Regatta championships. He raced in the eight that won the Grand Challenge Cup in 2004, and in the quad that won the Queen Mother Cup in 2000. The Grand Challenge win was the first by a Dutch crew in Henley's signature event.
A graduate of the College of Economic Studies, Amsterdam, Bartman earned a bachelor's degree in economics in 1992. He studied marketing with a minor in accounting.
A leader off the water, Bartman also served as chairman of the Dutch National Olympic Committee Athletes Commission from 2002-04. He has received great recognition in his native country for his accomplishments. He was named Amsterdam's Male Sports Personality of the Year, along with teammate Diederik Simon, in 2004 and was part of the city's Team of the Year in 1996 and 2004.


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Zaun to DL; Thigpen called up
OAKLAND — Curtis Thigpen arrived from Triple-A Syracuse today, looking quite dapper in a gray suit and sporting a shaggy hairdo that would make the Jonas Brothers proud. After Thigpen walked around to saying his hellos, Jays skip John Gibbons was asked what the reaction would've been had any players strolled in with that type of hairstyle back in his day.
"Nobody would've walked in with a haircut like that. So it's a moot point," Gibbons said, laughing heartily. "Maybe since he was coming to San Francisco, he figured he had to do something special."
All kidding aside, the trendy Mr. Thigpen, whose look would've impressed the Star's Cathal Kelly, was in the Jays' clubhouse because catcher Gregg Zaun is on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow. The injury's not considered serious, but Toronto can't go forward with only one catcher available.
So, for now, Rod Barajas is the No. 1 and Thig is the No. 2. Robinzon Diaz might've been called up, but he's injured as well. Zaun said he'll stay away from baseball stuff for the next few days, but he believes it shouldn't take long to get back to full strength. He's hoping to be ready to return on June 11 — his first day eligible.
TORONTO (28-26) at OAKLAND (29-23)
at 10:07 p.m. ET at McAfee Coliseum
Shannon Stewart, LF
Aaron Hill, 2B
Alex Rios, CF
Scott Rolen, 3B
Matt Stairs, DH
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Marco Scutaro, SS
Brad Wilkerson, RF
Rod Barajas, C
PITCHING: RHP Roy Halladay
Jack Hannahan, 3B
Bobby Crosby, SS
Jack Cust, LF
Mike Sweeney, DH
Ryan Sweeney, CF
Emil Brown, RF
Mark Ellis, 2B
Daric Barton, 1B
Kurt Suzuki, C
PITCHING: RHP Rich Harden
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Tough break to see Zaun go down. I guess the good news is that Rod is as hot as he'll get all season, so if he is going to get a bulk load of starts now is as good a time as any.
I heard that The Dark Knight will set the stage for a 2 face appearance and judging from that trailer I saw today I think it will.
Hey Jordan, I read that the Angels won the right to host the 2010 All star game. Do you know if Toronto was close ?
Big Hurt is hurt and headed for the dl for some time. I bet no one here is too upset that we let him go now.
Just when the guy was getting hot too. I wasn't upset with J.P. for letting him go. I understood why they wouldn't want to pay him that kind of money next year. They take a big hit this year but it's short term pain for long term gain I guess.
I love that the Jays are winning now and scoring alot of runs, but I still miss the long ball, especially from the guys who you count on hitting it like Rios, Hill, Overbay, and Wells (not in the lineup now, but when he was). But winning is the most important thing by far so I don't care too much.
I completely agree with that. Rios in particular is someone whom i'd have expected 25 to 30 from this year. It's not a big deal at all but it's always fun to watch. Jays are up big as I type this. I am really happy with the way this month went. Who would have thought though that Jesse Litch would be 7-1 to start, assuming they hang on, which right now doesn't seem to be that much of a stretch.
Rios was good for nothing today. I know we didn't need him, but grounding into a double play 3 times???


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Development Circuit begins successfully in Coronel Suarez
Coronel Suarez,
Argentina, January 13, 2014 –The first stop of the Argentine Beach Volleyball U18
Development Circuit – aimed at promoting grassroots volleyball in the country –
ended on Sunday.
Mendoza's Di Cesare and Sancer overcame a tie-breaker against Brenda Churin and Milena Churin 2-1 (21-17, 20-22, 15-13) in an exciting match to become the first champions of the newest FeVA Circuit. The competition aims to give players participating in the next Youth Olympic Games Nanjing 2014 and Buenos Aires 2018 more playing experience.
In the boys' final, Mar del Plata's Fernandez/Gazaba defeated Cordoba's Molina/Piotti 2-0 (21-19, 21-10). Although the match started on an equal footing, the Mar del Plata pair won confidently with less non-forced errors to also take the second set easily.
Present at the award ceremony were Osvando Fuentelema (City Hall Mayor) and members of his staff including: Claudio Silva Kruger (Human Resources Development Director); Jose Alberto Lomartiro (Sports Director); Pablo Waipek (Vice-President of the South West Volleyball Association); Miguel Mendez (Competition Director and FeVa representative); Martin Medina (Referee Supervisor); and Jose Maria Cuadrillero (Coordinator of the Beach Volleyball National Secretariat).
The second stop on the circuit will take place in La Pampa city of Eduardo Castex.
Fernández-Santiago Gazaba (Buenos Aires Province)
Graf-Agustina Kloss Picone (Buenos Aires Prov.)
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text: Bonobos at the Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Courtesy of Vanessa Woods hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Vanessa Woods Opinion 13.7: Cosmos And Culture Do Bonobos And Chimpanzees Offer A Path To Understanding Human Behavior? May 7, 2012 What leads people to acts of violence and genocide? What triggers empathy and altruism? Duke evolutionary biologist Brian Hare and research scientist Vanessa Woods believe the answer may be found in the great ape known as the bonobo.


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Caterpillar Roll (Avocado Sushi Recipe)
Lulu and I recently went to a Japanese sushi bar and enjoyed platters of delicious rolls. When I came home, I was determined to serve the same gorgeous-looking sushi for the family. I reinterpreted the caterpillar sushi with a combination of hoisin sauce and kaffir lime sauce. The caterpillar outer layer is imitated with thinly sliced avocados. Unlike most of the "fancy" sushi rolls you'll find at restaurants, this one's vegetarian.
I have to admit I was very proud of how they turned out. And to my surprise, it wasn't that complicated. Sometimes, improvisation ends up with beautiful results!
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FAIRFIELD, CT (March 10, 2012) - Sacred Heart sophomore Mike Mawdsley(Innisfil, Ont.) scored four goals, two man-up, to lead the Pioneers to a 9-6 win over visiting Manhattan College Saturday afternoon on Campus Field. The Pioneers scored five times in the third quarter to rally back from a 3-2 halftime deficit en route to their second-straight win.
The Jaspers (1-4) struck first and built a 3-0 lead midway through the second quarter. After being shut-out in their last game at #2 Johns Hopkins, Manhattan's Mike Chilvers ended what would be a 79:07 scorless drought with his first goal of the season to open the scoring. Chilvers made a great individual effort to get to the goal for a 1-0 lead with 1:34 left in the first.
Manhattan followed with the first goals for the season by Jonathan Bourne and Andrew Hurst, both unassisted at 8:54 and 7:33 for a 3-0 lead. The Pioneers finally cracked the scoring column at 2:39 of the second quarter as sophomore Cody Marquis (Londonberry, NH) scored the first of three Pioneer man-up goals on the day. Classmate Matt Gannon (Huntington, NY) found Marquis at the far post and he quickly deposited his shot into the back of the cage to cut the lead to 3-1.
The Pioneers (2-3) struck again man-up at 1:07 this time with Marquis setting up Mawdsley for his first. The Jaspers turned the ball over trying to clear and Marquis scooped up the loose ball and found Mawdsley right in front in transition for an easy marker to pull within 3-2 heading into the half.
SHU wasted little time in capturing the momentum to start the second half, as junior Stephen Kontos (Danvers, MA) won the face-off and senior Parker Wilson (Cary, NC) found Mawdsley for his second just 12 seconds into play. Senior Aaron Lupo (Schenectady, NY) gave the Pioneers the lead for good at 9:04 off a feed from Gannon and Kontos followed off the ensuing face-off with his first of the year just nine seconds later.
Gannon and Marquis hooked-up for a second score to close out what would be a 6-0 SHU run. Marquis took a pass at the far post from Gannon behind the net and finished off a quick one-timer for a 6-3 lead with 6:41 left in the quarter. Manhattan ended the run with a man-up goal from Andrew Hurst but the Pioneers would close out the quarter as Marquis scored his third with just four ticks left for a 7-4 lead.
Brett Madarsz pulled his team within two, 7-5, at 13:45 but Mawdsley put the breaks on a possible comeback with two-straight. He hit for his second man-up goal just 39 seconds after Madarasz's score, converting a Marquis pass. His fourth put the Pioneers up 9-5 with 3:13 left to help seal the win.
Over his last three games, Mawdsley has scored 13 of his team-high 15 goals. Marquis finished the day with three goals and two assists.
In goal, sophomore Ryan Hughes (Bayport, NY) turned in his third-straight 12 save performance to claim his second win on the year. Hughes made eight of his 12 saves in the second half to keep the Jaspers at bay.
The Pioneers will be on the road when they take the field again at the University of Vermont on Saturday, March 17th.


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The Indian Health Service provides total loan repayments directly to lending institutions in exchange for federal and/or private employment commitments. All outstanding health professions education loans, both federal and commercial, apply. The length of commitment is determined by the amount of the loan to be repaid.
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Deadline: U.S. Public Health Service Scholarships and Loan Repayments
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program Funds will repay amounts borrowed for tuition, fees, educational expense, and reasonable living expenses for nurses employed in health care facilities in geographic areas with a critical shortage of nurses.
UNCF/Toyota Scholarship Program
Must be nominated by financial aid director at the UNCF college. Four-year scholarships including $7500 grants, internships, annual recognition banquet, and leadership-building workshop. 3.0 GPA must be maintained throughout four years.
Duration: 4 years.
Deadline: April of each year. University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Multiple postdoctoral research fellowships in NIH/NINIR supported institutional training programs are offered annually at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. Research opportunities are available in the areas of nursing outcomes at the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research; historical research at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing; and vulnerable women, children, and families at the new Center for Health Disparities. Please find more information on the respective Centers at http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/chopr
Number Awarded: 4 each year starting September 1
Duration: 1 year, may be renewed
Deadline: Varies, generally open until filled Upward Bound NADONA Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to reward and assist Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing assistants who are currently employed in long term care and who are interested in pursuing higher education with a career focus in long term care.
Duration: 1 year.
Deadline: Varies each year. Utah Nurses Foundation Grant-In-Aid Scholarships
To provide financial assistance to Utah residents who are interested in earning a nursing degree.
Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Deadline: March of each year. Utah Statewide Nurse Education Financial Assistance Program
To provide financial assistance for graduate nursing education to nurses with a Utah license.
Number Awarded: Varies each year.
Duration: Up to 5 years.
Deadline: Application may be submitted at any time. Utility Workers Union of America Scholarship Awards Program
Renewable award for high school juniors who are children of members of the Utility Workers Union of America. Must take the Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in junior year and plan to enter college in the fall after high school graduation.
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The 78th All-Star Game
SAN FRANCISCO — I'm sitting up in the upper deck behind the left-field foul pole in the auxiliary pressbox here at AT&T Park, gearing up for the first pitch of this year's All-Star Game. I snapped some photos during the pregame activities that I'll post on here later. Until then, here's tonight's lineups:
Ichiro Suzuki, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
David Ortiz, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Vladimir Guerrero, RF
Magglio Ordonez, LF
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Placido Polanco, 2B
Dan Haren, RHP
Jose Reyes, SS
Barry Bonds, LF
Carlos Beltran, CF
Ken Griffey Jr., RF
David Wright, 3B
Prince Fielder, 1B
Russell Martin, C
Chase Utley, 2B
Jake Peavy, RHP
NOTES: The National League holds a 40-35-2 advantage in All-Star Game competition. The American League is unbeaten in the last ten midsummer Classics. The nine wins in a row mark the second-longest winning streak in ASG history. … Bonds hasn't hit second in a regular season game since 1987. … Bonds will start on Tuesday at the age of 42 years, 11 months, 16 days, the oldest player to ever start an All-Star Game. Previous oldest position player was Pete Rose at 41 years, two months, 32 days for the N.L. in 1982. The previous oldest overall was pitcher Roger Clemens at 41 years, 11 months, 9 days in 2004. … Overall, Bonds will be the 9th oldest All-Star at 42 years, 351 days and the oldest since Carlton Fisk was on the 1991 A.L. team at 43 years, 196 days, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. … Ivan Rodriguez will make his 12th start behind the plate in an All-Star Game tonight, the most starts ever for a catcher in All-Star history. … Russell Martin of the Dodgers will be the third native of Canada to ever start an All-Star Game when he takes his spot behind the plate tonight. He joins Larry Walker (1997-99) and Jason Bay (2006), who both started in the outfield for the National League.


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Santorini | Cyclades
Picture-perfect scenery, romance and world-famous sunset views.
Santorini's famous landscape is one of the most photographed in the world, and for good reason. It is an awe-inspiring experience to first lay eyes on the caldera, the dramatic formation of volcanic rock rising out of the Aegean, with the white-washed houses clinging to the cliff. But there is more to the island than the caldera itself. There is the vastness of the sea; the colours of the sunset; the sweet local wine; the buzzing nightlife; and some of the Cyclades' most exquisite restaurants.
Ancient sites, wild volcanic beauty, vineyards, picturesque villages that afford spectacular views over the Aegean and a sunset that is a daily happening in itself. Santorini is not famed for its beaches, yet the scenery's untamed wildness and the crystal-clear waters will compensate for the lack of fine white sand.
FiraThe main town of Santorini, with its blue-domed churches, whitewashed houses, charming windmills and jaw-dropping caldera views, has a fairy-tale quality that enchants visitors. The town also offers some excellent dining options, chic boutiques and plenty of candlelit bars and lively nightclubs.
Firostefani and ImerovigliThe cliff path northwards from the town of Fira leads to Firostefani and Imerovigli, two charming villages with pastel pink and lemon houses perched above the Aegean. Take in the views and wander around the fashionable shops, art galleries and jewelry studios before heading to one of the bars to enjoy a chilled glass of local wine.
Oia and AmmoudiTucked in the northern part of the island, you will find the quaint village of Oia, a bundle of white, blue and ochre cave houses that were originally built for the families of sailors and fishermen. Climb down the 300 steps to get the tiny port of Ammoudi to watch the charming fishing boats gently rocking at the bay and enjoy lunch at one of the area's excellent tavernas.
Ancient AkrotiriAn excavation that took place during the end of the '60s revealed an ancient Minoan city preserved under the volcanic ash for 3,500 years. Wooden walkways will take you around the ruins where the roads, houses, drainage system, pottery and wall murals will offer you a unique glimpse into the ancient city's everyday life.
A volcanic eruption that took place somewhat 3.700 years ago caused part of the island to sink, forming the imposing cliffs that plunge into the sea, allowing for the magnificent views of the Aegean.
Enjoying a cocktail at the caldera, whilst watching the sunset, is a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience. To fully appreciate the island's intoxicating beauty, charter a yacht to cruise around the island. You can also hire a boat and take a trip to the tiny island of Asporinisi, right next to the volcano, where you will find an idyllic beach accessible only by boat.
Many people head to Oia to enjoy Santorini's famous sunset, yet the best spot to watch the sun go down is the charming village of Imerovigli. Santorini offers some of Greece's most superb wine, thanks to its fertile volcanic soil.
It is also a foodie's paradise. From the charming sea food tavernas of Ammoudi to one of Fira's high end restaurants, you are spoilt for choice. At Akrotiri, you will find the ruins of an ancient town that dates back 3500 years; take a stroll around the ruins and then head to one of the village's traditional tavernas for some local treats – an unmissable experience.
Santorini's airport is served by many domestic flights, so you will have to fly to a main Greek city and then take a connecting flight to the island. There are also many ferries leaving from Piraeus. During summertime, Santorini is connected by sea to Paros, Siros, Sifnos, Ios and Thessaloniki.
Being the jewel of Greece's crown, Santorini offers many excellent accommodation options. If you want to combine the amenities of a 5 star hotel and the relaxing atmosphere of a private home, the choice of luxury villas in Santorini is spectacular. Our Greek Villas team has painstakingly handpicked the island's top holiday villas in the most sought-after locations to offer you an unforgettable experience.


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Extended Edition DVD with Additional Scenes Available May 24
The premiere of the music-filled kid, tween and family movie "Lemonade Mouth," part of the blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, gained another 1.5 million Total Viewers via DVR playback (delivering 7.1 million viewers) and is cable TV's biggest L+7 gainer of the year among Kids 6-11 (up 620,000 to 2.96 million) and Tweens 9-14 (up 560,000 to 2.64 million), making it TV's No. 1 movie of 2011 among those youth demographics and solidifying it as the No. 1 cable movie in Total Viewers. A family viewing event, 54% of Adults 18-49 who watched the premiere telecast of "Lemonade Mouth" co-viewed with a Kid 6-14.
This week, the "Lemonade Mouth" soundtrack on Walt Disney Records again ranks at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and is No. 1 on the Billboard Soundtrack chart. Radio Disney's Top 30 includes "Lemonade Mouth" songs "Determinate" at No. 1, "Somebody," "Breakthrough" and "Don't Ya Wish U Were Us?" Strong digital sales continue, with the soundtrack currently at No. 19 on the iTunes Top Albums and No. 2 on the iTunes Top Soundtrack rankings.
The DVD + Digital Copy, "Lemonade Mouth: Extended Edition," including an additional scene (hinting at the future of the group) and an exclusive music performance of "Livin' on a High Wire," releases in the U.S. on Tuesday, May 24 and in Canada on May 17. In the exclusive scene, Lemonade Mouth, the once average high school students turned chart-topping group, guest on "The Music Scene" and, during their interview, heartthrob Charlie reveals he still has a crush on Mohini, who in turn inadvertently reveals she is dating Scott, much to her father's astonishment. Olivia also surprises Wen when she tells viewers they are "dating-ish."
Viewers are invited to join the conversation when the stars of "Lemonade Mouth" participate in a live video chat with fans on SATURDAY, MAY 7 (4:00 p.m., PT/ 7:00 p.m., ET) at DisneyChannel.com/LiveChat. The live video chat, hosted by Radio Disney's popular on-air personality Jake Whetter, is with Bridgit Mendler, Adam Hicks, Hayley Kiyoko and Blake Michael.
Upcoming telecasts of "Lemonade Mouth" on Disney Channel are:
· Saturday, May 7 (5:00 and 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) preceded by a live video chat online (4:00 p.m., PT / 7:00 p.m., ET)
· Wednesday, May 11 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT)
· Friday, May 20 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) - What's What Edition with three never before seen segments and trivia about "Lemonade Mouth"
"Lemonade Mouth" stars Bridgit Mendler (of Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie"), Adam Hicks (Disney XD's "Zeke and Luther"), Hayley Kiyoko ("Wizards of Waverly Place"), Naomi Scott (Disney Channel UK's "Life Bites" and "Terra Nova"), Blake Michael, Nick Roux ("The Suite Life on Deck"), Chris Brochu ("Soul Surfer"), Tisha Campbell-Martin ("My Wife and Kids") and Christopher McDonald ("Boardwalk Empire").
Based on the book Lemonade Mouth by Mark Peter Hughes, the script was written by April Blair, directed by award-winning Patricia Riggen ("La Misma Luna" aka "Under the Same Moon"), executive-produced by Debra Martin Chase ("The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," Disney Channel's "The Cheetah Girls" movies), co-produced by Gaylyn Fraiche ("Just Wright," "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2") and choreographed by Chris Scott ("So You Think You Can Dance").


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The picture "A Fjord Stallion" is a composite of the 10 stallions from the stallion poster.
The stallion print will be available in a limited edition in canvas giclee. They will be numbered 1 to 25, signed and remarked by the artist, Larry Schultz.
Visit Larry's website: www.larryschultzartist.com
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Now at this point I've cheated to save me having to type shit in my current lazy state, and have instead simply plucked some quotes from wikipedia to present the problem; the films have failed in presenting the super heroes as big enough pricks... you shouldn't really be routing for them if the context and subject matter had been done properally. From Mr Dune himself:
Enormous problems arise when human mistakes are made on the grand scale available to a superhero... Heroes are painful, superheroes are a catastrophe. The mistakes of superheroes involve too many of us in disaster.
I had this theory that superheroes were disastrous for humans, that even if you postulated an infallible hero, the things this hero set in motion fell eventually into the hands of fallible mortals. What better way to destroy a civilization, society or a race than to set people into the wild oscillations which follow their turning over their critical judgment and decision-making faculties to a superhero?