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Jason Leffler death reflects dirt track dangers
June 18, 2013
NASCAR deserves praise for the way officials reacted to safety concerns following the death of its signature star, Dale Earnhardt, in 2001.
Jason Leffler: A father's journey cut short by tragedy
June 15, 2013
Father's Day for Charlie Dean Leffler will be wrapped up in forced smiles, compassionate hugs and faces in shadows wiping away tears.
Tebowmania will die under Belichick's thumb
June 11, 2013
Tebowmania is dead.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. looking for more Michigan mojo
June 11, 2013
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been a bit of an accidental tourist during the 2013 Sprint Cup season.
AL East race gives baseball drama beyond steroids nonsense
June 9, 2013
ST. PETERSBURG — Hey, baseball fan, look over here. Yeah, you.
Orlando MLS bid more about political gamesmanship
June 8, 2013
They call it soccer, but the game is really ping-pong.
Orlando Magic should emulate Heat-Spurs business model
June 5, 2013
As the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs prepare to engage in the NBA's final round of Kings of the Court Thursday night, may I suggest a quick sidebar involving the Orlando Magic:
Deacon Jones driven by rage, racism with no regrets
June 4, 2013
At 6-feet-5 and 270 pounds, Deacon Jones always commanded respect in a room. Then he kicked it up a few octaves by raising his voice, throwing in a few curse words and just like that, his presence became overwhelming.
Tony Stewart gathers momentum as he preps for Pocono
June 4, 2013
Momentum in sports is such an iffy thing. Here today, and gone — as in "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" — tomorrow.
Grant Hill's retirement leaves painful memories in Orlando
June 2, 2013
Grant Hill announced his retirement Saturday night after an injury-ravaged 19-year career in the NBA.
Devilish Nick Saban doesn't deserve apology from UF
May 29, 2013
On behalf of the University of Florida, I'd like to apologize for the apology the university issued to Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
Danica Patrick crash with boyfriend another bumpy ride for Stewart race team
May 28, 2013
Danica Patrick's working relationship with her boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr. now has a few skid marks, commemorating their Hallmark moment on the race track.
Pending breakup isn't slowing down Kevin Harvick
May 27, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. — Kevin Harvick and Richard Childress are NASCAR's odd couple. Their relationship would be "complicated," if they were using Facebook terms.
Kevin Harvick wins Coca-Cola 600 after TV cable snaps
May 27, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. — CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR's longest race of the season became a mangled mess of metal Sunday night, a race of luck, patience, attrition — and a touch of crazy — under a full moon.
Kevin Harvick wins Coca-Cola 600 after TV cable snaps
May 27, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR's longest race of the season became a mangled mess of metal Sunday night, a race of luck, patience, attrition — and a touch of crazy — under a full moon.
Gen 6 car brings fast and furious potential to Coca-Cola 600
May 25, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. — One of the quirky giveaways for the Coca-Cola 600 involves Pillow Pets. Hey everybody, "It's a pillow, it's a pet, it's a Pillow Pet!"
Bruton Smith amps up NASCAR noise for Coca-Cola 600
May 24, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. — There is a cool picture of Bruton Smith sticking his head into a tiger's mouth. You can find it in the media center of Charlotte Motor Speedway, one of eight NASCAR tracks Smith owns scattered throughout the country.
Denny Hamlin sets qualifying record at Charlotte
May 23, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. — Denny Hamlin is in a hurry. He's driving like that, too.
NHRA champ Antron Brown makes a bid in NASCAR
May 23, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. — The NASCAR Hall of Fame embraced old-school stars Dale Jarrett, Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts Wednesday evening.
Sergio Garcia's envy of Tiger crosses racist lines
May 22, 2013
Congratulations Sergio Garcia.
NASCAR has brotherly love-hate for Kyle, Kurt Busch
May 21, 2013
The Busch Brothers are NASCAR's guilty pleasure.
Are NASCAR drivers athletes? Try a spin at Daytona
May 15, 2013
"Race car drivers aren't athletes."
Jimmie Johnson keeps rolling on, eyeing 6th NASCAR title
May 14, 2013
Jimmie Johnson remains the most underappreciated five-time champion in professional sports.
Adonal Foyle children's book reflects introspective NBA journey
May 12, 2013
Two former Orlando Magic big men let loose with their literary vibe recently.
Tim Tebow's popularity is based on his faith, not his ability as QB
May 9, 2013
Tim Tebow wins.
NASCAR's inconsistent penalties fuel continued controversy
May 7, 2013
Here's a perfect concept for a NASCAR-themed reality show:
David Ragan scores wild, rainy win at Talladega
May 5, 2013
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Talladega is always a race of attrition and lottery luck. It was amped up to the fullest on a rainy Sunday afternoon when a guy who was a 100-1 longshot won the race, followed by a teammate racing with a good-luck pink sticky note from his 10-year-old daughter.
Denny Hamlin back in Chase scramble at Talladega
May 3, 2013
TALLADEGA — Denny Hamlin, the guy still recovering from a fractured vertebra in his lower back, will zip around Talladega Superspeedway at close to 200 mph on Sunday.
Dwight Howard drama is Orlando's guilty pleasure
May 1, 2013
"So what's Dwight gonna do?"
Cup runneth over NASCAR Nationwide Series
May 1, 2013
I assume every NASCAR fan has received this memo by now:
Orlando gay kicker wants to put boot to NFL stereotypes
April 27, 2013
It will happen one day, hopefully soon. The announcement will be accompanied by a frenzied media circus, complete with carnival barkers and clowns shouting out homophobic slurs. There will also be rational minds who will simply laugh at the absurdity of it all.
Stopping Miami Heat NBA title run is futile
April 24, 2013
March Madness has given way to April Anxiety.
New qualifying rules welcome change on NASCAR road courses
April 23, 2013
The phrase "NASCAR qualifying" may be the next best thing to Ambien.
Deplorable reality: Mike Rice coaching adolescent girls
April 21, 2013
So what's one of the most abusive, homophobic and misogynistic coaches in this country going to do after he gets canned in the wake of a national controversy?
Boston bombings will not destroy healing power of sports
April 17, 2013
Memo to the Pond Scum Terrorists, or whatever you are calling yourselves these days:
NASCAR 'Feuding with the Stars' continues with Keselowski
April 16, 2013
Is there another professional sport that feuds with its talent more than NASCAR?
Tim Tebow remains popular with everyone except NFL GMs
April 14, 2013
What's a guy to do when he's one of the most unpopular governors on the planet?
Tommie Smith: An Olympic journey of prejudice, then perseverance
April 10, 2013
The boos and the catcalls echoed as Tommie Smith and John Carlos walked off the medal stand in the summer of 1968, track shoes in their hands to symbolize the poverty of their youth. The noise reached a crescendo as they stepped into a tunnel labeled the dungeon in the bowels of Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City.
It's good to be Jimmie Johnson, baby
April 9, 2013
Excluding Rick Pitino, Jimmie Johnson just may be the King of the World right now.
Baseball card collections bring priceless memories
April 8, 2013
My childhood memories are very scattered, lost in the clutter of advancing age.
Bubba Watson day at Dubsdread typical for golf's most likable player
April 7, 2013
Waitress jokes aside, which Masters champion — Tiger Woods or Bubba Watson — would most likely show up at Perkins for one of its Griddle Great specials?
Expect Rays to keep rolling despite Opening Day loss
April 2, 2013
ST. PETERSBURG -- A day after the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox celebrated Opening Day in storied Yankee Stadium, two other franchises in the American League East began their celebratory chase of a division title in a place cynics decry as a domed graveyard.
Fracture may not cripple Denny Hamlin's run at Chase
April 2, 2013
As a driver whose boss is a former pro football guy, Denny Hamlin needs to embrace the all-or-nothing mentality made famous by late iconic Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis:
Opening Day Yankees a beat-up team in decline
March 31, 2013
The once proud-and-loud New York Yankees have been reduced to a Seinfeld punch line as they prep for Opening Day against their arch-nemesis, the Boston Red Sox.
Heat, Tiger Woods lead bully domination parade
March 27, 2013
A painful memo to all mortal souls in the planet:
Tiger Woods' dominance continues in Tavistock team event
March 26, 2013
Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods.
Aggressive driving puts Joey Logano in NASCAR crosshairs
March 26, 2013
Joey Logano is guilty of a few things, especially if you count aggressive driving as a sin.
Dancing daredevil Helio Castroneves looks for another victory ride in St. Pete Grand Prix
March 21, 2013
The moment called for something more poignant that his signature Spider-Man shtick.
Denny Hamlin isn't afraid of bucking NASCAR, former teammates
March 19, 2013
Denny Hamlin has emerged as NASCAR's Dark Knight.
Major expectations rise for Tiger Woods as Augusta nears
March 13, 2013
Congratulations Mr. Woods. You've passed the first round competition on the road to redemption.
Matt Kenseth victory brings good karma to NASCAR
March 12, 2013
For a span of five days or so, it seemed that NASCAR was on some sort of crazy suicidal run. It was as if leaders met in a boardroom and said, "Let's see what we can do to really muck things up."
Accountability not in Dwight Howard's game
March 10, 2013
I assume the NBA doesn't keep track of such statistics, but here's one significant piece of NBA history in which Dwight Howard can take pride: He's managed to wreck two teams in one season.
NASCAR fires self-inflicted wound with NRA sponsorship
March 6, 2013
In sports, fans of opposing teams usually have animated debates over a few brews, then shake hands at the end of the discussion.
Driver suspension for racial slur reflects NASCAR commitment to diversity
March 5, 2013
Richard Lapchick had just moved to Central Florida in 1997 when he got a call from Brian France. He wanted to get together to chat.
Jimmie Johnson Daytona victory reflects Chad Knaus work ethic
February 26, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — The conspiracy nuts went to work probably within seconds of learning that Jimmie Johnson trashed his front end during the infield victory celebration Sunday at Daytona.
NASCAR Baby Boom a playful, cheerful noise
February 20, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH -- The snapshots along Victory Lane might look a little funky these days. The beer guzzle has been replaced by the occasional drool or snot on the firesuit.
NASCAR looking at mandatory concussion protocols in 2014
February 19, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — Reacting to understandable red flags about driver safety, NASCAR is expected to require baseline concussion tests in time for the 2014 season.
Danica-Ricky romance kiss of death for NASCAR
February 14, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — Dear Danica and Ricky:
Danica romance,Gen 6 car top NASCAR storylines
February 12, 2013
The haulers should be rolling into Daytona anytime now. NASCAR's short respite is over, and it's time to welcome in the 2013 season.
Miami revels in Dream Team concept; Lakers keep reeling
February 10, 2013
The Miami Heat predictably rolled over the Los Angeles Lakers by 10 points Sunday afternoon, in a picture-perfect contrast about the finicky nature of the NBA's Dream Team concept.
Harbaugh fumbles call on complaints about Super Bowl officiating
February 5, 2013
Super Bowl XLVII had a little something for everyone, including a blackout segment and a sequel to The Crying Game.
Matt Kenseth finds perfect match in Joe Gibbs Racing
February 5, 2013
CHARLOTTE — Matt Kenseth didn't agonize over one of the most important decisions of his life last spring. He didn't lose a wink at night and didn't have to call in an army of consultants.
Mike Tyson show an introspective journey of mayhem
February 3, 2013
The Most Interesting Man in the World isn't that old dude trying to sell us imported beer.
Magic should silence trade talks involving J.J. Redick
January 30, 2013
J.J. Redick shouldn't have to look at the Orlando Magic management team and plea, "call me, maybe."
Brad Keselowski motivated by drive to repeat as NASCAR champ
January 29, 2013
CHARLOTTE — Wearing the cap of a NASCAR champion is a cool thing. Brad Keselowski has met Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps at a Baltimore Ravens game. He has gotten a Twitter shout-out from Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. He's even contemplating buying a tank.
Dwight Howard still center of controversy, confusion
January 27, 2013
Like Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Haagen-Dazs ice cream, the sweet temptation of peeking in on the colossal implosion of the Los Angeles Lakers is almost impossible to resist.
NASCAR stars crash Rolex 24 party
January 25, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — The world is shrinking, as they say. Consider all those fancy modern conveniences in transportation, communication and computer technology.
Seau lawsuit adds to NFL empire in disarray
January 23, 2013
How is that State of the Union speech working out for you, Mr. Goodell?
NASCAR stakes future on new car, eyes improvements at Daytona
January 22, 2013
CHARLOTTE — In a gathering best described as a media conference sprinkled with bits and pieces of a pep rally, NASCAR officials laid out their vision for the sport, embedded in the hope of a new car energizing the fan base and of refurbishing the iconic Daytona International Speedway .
Long road of redemption for Armstrong, Te'o
January 20, 2013
An embarrassing laugh track starting in cyberspace morphed into a national television joke during several Saturday Night Live segments involving Lance Armstrong and Manti Te'o.
Oprah confessional won't free Lance Armstrong from burden of lies
January 16, 2013
I'd be lying to say that I won't watch the Lance Armstrong confessional with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday -- and Friday! -- nights.
New cars signal return to traditional racing at Daytona, Talladega
January 15, 2013
And so what's The Big Bang Theory following a 12-car pileup during pre-season testing at Daytona International Speedway this past week?
Dale Jr. Earnhardt intent on winning more than popularity contest this NASCAR season
January 12, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — Dale Earnhardt Jr. has always been NASCAR's enigmatic favorite son.
Big crash wrecks momentum of Daytona testing
January 11, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — The restrictor-plate monster known as Daytona gobbled up a bunch of fancy new cars that were testing late Friday for the 2013 NASCAR season.
Danica Patrick, polarizing queen of NASCAR, ready for full Cup season
January 10, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH -- Race fans generally feel two ways about Danica Patrick.
New, faster cars set for testing at Daytona
January 8, 2013
The envelope please: NASCAR is about to unveil its "Gen 6" car.
Losing Magic job has opened doors of community involvement for Stan Van Gundy
January 6, 2013
Stan Van Gundy took a leisurely mile-and-a-half stroll with his family for Sunday-morning brunch at a dog-friendly restaurant in Lake Mary. He didn't have much else going on the rest of the day except taking down the Christmas tree.
Gators flop in New Orleans not an indictment on 2012 season
January 3, 2013
Put down your sharp objects, Florida fans. Step away from the ledge. Stop screaming at Rex Ryan to sub in Tim Tebow at quarterback for Jeff Driskel.
Nebraska's Tom Osborne quietly steps away as college football icon
January 1, 2013
His last day on the job wasn't filled with any pomp and circumstance. No special proclamations or gold watches or one final ride on the field, with shoulder pads propping up one of the legends of college football.
Ex-NFL backup greatest role is saving lives with heartfelt passion
December 22, 2012
Arthur "Archie" Roberts played for the proverbial cup of coffee in the NFL.
UCF rolls to bowl win, delivering sweet reward for seniors
December 21, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG — They did this for 20 young men. Twenty special players, in coach George O'Leary's eyes, who deserved better than to sit home alone during the dizzying smorgasbord of holiday bowls.
As Orlando Magic rise, woeful Wizards continue downswing
December 18, 2012
These are some days when you are drinking your double-espresso latté while reading the newspaper -- print edition; call me old-school crazy -- when you come across something that makes you go pfffttt! all over your comfy jammies:
'Daddy Ball' reigns as Apopka heads into state football final
December 12, 2012
Apopka High state championship: Family dynamics reign during Apopka High state championship run as the Blue Darters face Weston Cypress Bay at the Florida Citrus Bowl Saturday night.
Jon Gruden is still an NFL coach — without the agony and stress
December 9, 2012
TAMPA — The man with one of the coziest gigs in professional football gets to his office at 3 a.m. every weekday.
Magic fans giddy over Dwight Howard, Lakers misery
December 5, 2012
Strike up the band. Spike the eggnog. Buy a bunch of party favors. Call Mayor Buddy Dyer so he can sign a proclamation on behalf of all Magic fans residing in the City of Orlando:
Keselowski ushers in era of hope for NASCAR free of Earnhardt's ghost
December 2, 2012
LAS VEGAS — As much as it tries to move forward at a fast clip, NASCAR still clings onto the ghost of Dale Earnhardt.
Hector Camacho funeral brings end to one crazy ride
November 30, 2012
In life and death, Hector "Macho" Camacho was a mercurial spirit.
New cars are great for NASCAR but drivers need room to move
November 29, 2012
LAS VEGAS -- NASCAR moves toward the future in a sweet ride.
Falcons make their point against Tampa Bay
November 25, 2012
TAMPA — There are lots of ways to spin a one-point loss.
UCF needs C-USA title to energize program, fans
November 24, 2012
Feel free to roll your eyes or shake your head emphatically if you've heard this one before:
NASCAR Champ Brad Keselowski enjoys sweet ride of success
November 20, 2012
Brad Keselowski has a few interesting things on his holiday wish list:
Brad Keselowski feels cool buzz of first NASCAR Cup title
November 19, 2012
HOMESTEAD — NASCAR's future and its old guard etched their way into NASCAR history Sunday with a dash of champagne, a trickle of tears, and a little bit of a beer buzz.
Jimmie Johnson needs luck, chaos to strip title from Keselowski
November 16, 2012
HOMESTEAD -- Jimmie Johnson has a shot Sunday afternoon.
Brad Keselowski's NASCAR journey a bouncy road of perseverance
November 15, 2012
HOMESTEAD — Everybody has a journey, a path that determines if they rise or fall.
Gordon, Bowyer lead NASCAR's circus of mayhem into Homestead
November 13, 2012
If image is everything, NASCAR has a problem.
NASCAR didn't go far enough in probation, fine for Jeff Gordon
November 12, 2012
Jeff Gordon should have parked at Homestead this Sunday.
What's sweeter, Magic Fan: Orlando playoff run or L.A. Lakers implosion?
November 7, 2012
Question for you: Would you rather have a fabulous rebound relationship with a cute but not overly gorgeous partner, or would you prefer to see you ex implode in dysfunctional flames after you get unceremoniously dumped?
Brad Keselowski insists he has plenty of fight in NASCAR Chase
November 6, 2012
Whatcha got, Brad Keselowski?
Botched romance between Tim Tebow and Jaguars hurts both ways
November 4, 2012
We all have relationships that we regret. Not in the "Why didn't we break up after the first date?" type of way, but because of a feeling that you let a good one slip through your hands.
A tearful farewell to Mia, my best friend and greatest teammate
November 3, 2012
I was a lost soul for most of my life.
Gators-'Noles trash-talkers are back in business
October 31, 2012
"I kept telling you guys that Driskel stinks. Tallahassee's going to be hell for you, Florida."
Knaus, Johnson revive greatest nightmare for many NASCAR fans
October 30, 2012
For NASCAR rationalists, the thought of Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson winning another Cup championship is blasphemy.
Danielle Leavitt rises above Crohn's Disease to star in academics, athletics
October 24, 2012
Her journey began ominously, in a hospital, with a doctor holding test results from a colonoscopy.
Brad Keselowski can't shake Jimmie Johnson as Chase winds down
October 23, 2012
Jimmie Johnson is lurking.
'Gridiron Girls' tackles football stereotypes
October 22, 2012
As the NFL prepared to roll for Week 7 — part of that $8 billion-plus empire that captivates America — a handful of women gathered in downtown Orlando to embrace their own Sunday football experience.
Longwood's Hunter Kemper eyes fifth Olympic Games
September 23, 2012
At first blush, it's easy to label Hunter Kemper as a typical pampered athlete who loathes the day he has to settle for a 9-to-5 job. It's easy to fall into the lifestyle of fame and fortune, isn't it?
Bar set low for Ryan Tannehill in long line of Dolphin QB flops
August 22, 2012
Sixteen guys have walked in Dan Marino's shoes.
Jenny Barringer Simpson's persistent competitiveness marks Olympic journey
July 22, 2012
The first step of Jenny Barringer Simpson's athletic career began as a third-grader competing in a mile race around a soccer field. She finished second to a girl named Brittany Baxter.
Despite summertime dominance, Tony Stewart still chases Daytona 500 victory
July 8, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — Tony Stewart's postcard from the sandy shores of Daytona Beach this weekend would read something like this:
Richard Petty: Still King of NASCAR at 75
June 30, 2012
He will climb atop of one of the team haulers Saturday night as he always does, finding solitude in the roar of 43 engines churning along Daytona's super-speedway.
An Olympic legacy etched in a 'benevolent dictatorship'
June 23, 2012
LAKE BUENA VISTA — Deep in the heart of make-believe magic, Brooks Johnson is delving into the political philosophy of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and the Russian Revolution. You can almost hear Mickey Mouse in his high-pitched voice screaming, "Oh, nooooo! ... This is a happy place!"
Orlando Magic need to be creative, different, choosing next coach, GM
May 21, 2012
It's time to be creative, Orlando Magic.
Chipper Jones' legacy honors loyalty, longevity
May 20, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG — He is a throwback superstar without the petty pretense and the explosive twitter account, atrocious spelling optional.
UCF fighting losing cause appealing Plancher verdict
May 13, 2012
I'm not much of a ramblin' gamblin' man, in the immortal words of Bob Seger, but I suppose that the University of Central Florida has embraced that mentality by appealing the Ereck Plancher wrongful death verdict.
Magic likely regretting potential deal for Andrew Bynum
April 22, 2012
A show of hands for anyone thinking the Orlando Magic are having seller's remorse over Dwight Howard?
Urban Meyer-Steve Spurrier Florida envy understandable
April 15, 2012
One former University of Florida football coach is revered for his unapologetic honesty.
Ozzie Guillen's Castro apology won't silence anger of Cuban-Americans
April 8, 2012
Two significant commentaries rekindled my connection to my native Cuba recently.
Random bump-and-grind will determine Daytona 500 winner
February 25, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — To paraphrase the famous philosopher Forrest Gump, the Daytona 500 is like a box of chocolates.
George Diaz: Top 5 storylines for 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season
February 17, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — The quiet calm of the short NASCAR off-season ends tonight with the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway.
George Diaz: Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick: NASCAR's new power couple
February 16, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — She is the perky princess of auto racing, a hot-bod casting herself in an extreme makeover involving stock cars and a whole new vocabulary, surrounded by a polarizing fan base still conflicted about her driving ability.
FSU, Notre Dame here to enjoy bowl perks without pessimism
December 28, 2011
Over at the Amway Center Thursday night, thousands of Orlando Magic fans will cheer for a young man who has happy feet. Dwight Howard seems bothered by the "culture" of this team and the city, and wants out.
Dwight Howard trade dilemma falls on GM Otis Smith
December 10, 2011
I'm not exactly sure how the marketing plan went for a small group of prospective season-ticket buyers at Amway Center on Saturday morning.
Cheating Margarito deserves beatdown from Miguel Cotto
November 22, 2011
Let's dispense with the cordial pat on the gloves before the bell, and let the fists fly from the get-go.
Orlando Magic need a Dwight Howard backup plan to win NBA championship
December 29, 2010
One more piece, Otis.
DCF's red tape trips up even the best-prepared
February 27, 2009
Somehow, despite the melodrama that comes with a sick child, a traumatized cat and no strawberries for the Neapolitan ice cream, I'd say the Diaz household did OK during a dry run as foster parents.


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UPCOMING GIGS(see all)
May 2013
London, The Comedy Store
(Website) (map) - Stand Up For Free Speech a Benefit Night for Belarus Free Theatre - with Phill Jupitus, Omid Djalili,Isy Suttie and Imran Yusef
June 2013
Sheffield, Lantern Theatre
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Sheffield, Lantern Theatre
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
London, The Palladium
(Website) (map) - WONDERFUL GIG AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM with John Cooper Clarke and Barry Cryer and I am Kloot
London, Islington, Old Queens Head
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Cranleigh, Arts Centre
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Lowestoft, Seagull Theatre
(Website) (map) - 100 Minor Acts of Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Bexhill-on-sea, De La Warr Pavilion
(Website) (map) - Mark Thomas, Mark Steel & Friends - with Josie Long, Sir Ian Bowler MP, Tiffany Stevenson, James Acaster and Ivor Dembina - fundraiser for Hastings Furniture Service
Brighton, Dome
(Website) (map) - Comedy Benefit for Adrian Bunting Memorial Fund - Starring Stewart Lee, Tim Vine, Simon Evans, Joanna Neary, Mark Thomas and Susan Murray as MC
Holmfirth, The Picturedrome
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Bethnal Green, Rich Mix Centre
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Basingstoke, Central Studio, Queen Marys College
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Shoreham-By-Sea, Ropetackle Arts Centre
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
July 2013
Cardiff, Chapter Arts
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Reading, South Street
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Reading, South Street
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Walthamstow, Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
London, Jacksons Lane
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Newbury, New Greenham Arts Centre
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Windsor, The Firestation
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Leicester, The Musician
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
London, Canada Water, Culture Space
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Southwold, Latitude Festival
(Website) (map) - 100 Acts of Minor Dissent - Edinburgh Preview Show
Coming soon - 100 Acts Of Minor Dissent
Mark's new show, "100 Acts Of Minor Dissent" is coming soon. It's going to be fun.
PS also see here: http://www.wewilldrivethemtotheairport.co.uk
A "Thank You"
During the Bravo Figaro tour the Brewhouse in Taunton had its funding completely cut by Somerset County Council(Wednesday night) and went into receivership the next morning (Thursday), I was due to perform at the Brewhouse on the Friday. With no venue and no likelihood of tickets being refunded for the show I announced on twitter that I would try and find another venue, though at such short notice did not anticipate I would be able to do so. In stepped Junction 24 , an auction house and conference centre who offered to stage the gig and anyone with a ticket (including those who had not managed to pick their tickets up from the Brewhouse box office) got to see the show.
I have never done a gig in a cattle auction house before nor indeed had an auction ring as the backstage area but it all added to the impromptu adventure. Thanks is due to the hard work and generous spirit of the Junction 24 team , especially Patch.
The playlist
"Here it is! After requests for the music played at the start of the show here is the playlist. This is a personal compilation culled from some favourites in my collection. Enjoy!
Rollin' Danny - Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps
That's it man - The Valentines
Fujiyama Mama - Wanda Jackson
Psychedelic Train - Derrick Harriott and the Chosen Few
Mr Pharmacist - The Other Half
Lament 1 " Bird's Lament" Moondog
Jungle Rock - Hank Mizell
Boom Sacka Lacka - Hopeton Lewis and the Chosen Few
$ F--Oldin' Money $ - Tommy Blake
Rumble - Link Wray
Isralites - Desmond Dekker
Psychotic Reaction - Positively Thirteen O Clock
Know your Product - The Band Who Knew Too Much
Funnel of Love - Wanda Jackson
Ubangi Stomp - Warren Smith
That's the Bag - Fabs
Gibble Gobble - Willie Wright and his Sparklers
Radar - Link Wray
New - Bravo Figaro Programmme and Play Script For Sale
For the first time Mark has produced a full programme and script for the latest show and you can buy it right here in the Merchandise Shop.
What people are saying about Bravo Figaro!
Bravo Figaro! Tour
Here's a short video of Mark talking about Bravo Figaro! interview recorded by Too Tall Too Small Productions- sound by Paul Thorp, Camera and interview by Gabi Herrett.
Bravo Figaro! is Mark's new show and already picked up two awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012, a Fringe First award recognising outstanding new theatre work and a Herald Angel award for performance. Here's Mark with his awards at the Traverse Theatre- with thanks to the helpful box office staffer who took the pic.
Bravo Figaro! is in London from the 10th September to the 6th October at the Tricycle Theatre and then touring the UK. Details of dates and venues are on the full gig details page.
Comedian Mark Thomas: why I wrote a show about my dad
As a teenager working on my dad's building sites, I used to cringe when he blasted opera out to the workers. Now I've written a show about him – in all his grumpy glory
Ten years ago, my dad, Colin Alec Todd Thomas, was diagnosed with a disease called progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative and incurable condition that is often misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis. He is now nearly blind, can't walk, can barely talk, can't swallow properly, has diabetes and dementia, and last week my mum, his carer, was told she could add gout to the list. It is likely he will die of hypostatic pneumonia. Frankly, he was a grumpy bastard to begin with and none of this has improved his mood.
I have responded to witnessing this cruel slide downwards with the appropriate dignity, and written a show about it for the Edinburgh festival. Bravo Figaro! is about my dad, me, love, death and opera. It came about as the result of a series of coincidences. I was the first ever guest on Radio 4's Saturday Live Inheritance Tracks slot, talking about music that reminds me of my family. This led to Mike Figgis commissioning me to write a show for a festival he was curating for the Royal Opera House; and this became the starting point for Bravo Figaro!, which, after many rewrites, now appears at the Traverse theatre.
But the larger story of how Bravo Figaro! came about started one Friday night 24 years ago, when Ben Elton introduced me to a live TV studio audience. Sweaty with fear, I stared at the crowd – then, mangling vowels in a youthful mockney accent, indignantly shouted one word: "What!" I paused, waited, rode out a few titters then, glowering into the darkness, continued: "Are they talking about …" I paused again, held it, made the wait significant, then bellowed incredulously, "… in opera?"
This was the springboard for a torrent of filth sung fast and furious, a paean to obscenely bad sex, belted out in alternating falsetto and tenor tones, thus reducing an entire artform to a series of grunts, shafts, shags and squelches. Although not the stuff of legend, the routine became my calling card on the comedy circuit, regarded at best as comedic filth with a dash of righteous toff-bashing. Hardly anyone knew that the routine was actually aimed squarely at my dad.
Colin Alec Todd Thomas was a working-class Tory and self-employed builder who discovered a love of opera as an adult and, like many a late convert, his zeal burned brightly. On Sunday mornings, our neighbours were blasted with Rossini and Verdi played at such volume that even now I have an impulse to apologise. He would take a cassette player to work, playing his favourite operas across the rooftops and building sites of south London, singing along at the top of his voice. It was excruciating. As a teenager working alongside him, I would cringe in embarrassment; I was avenged when I spat and sang my obscene parody of his beloved opera on national telly.
My father was born in the wrong century: he wanted a world where men were masters, women were quiet and children had rickets. When he said, "They should bring back the death penalty and if no one else will do it, I'll throw the switch," not only did he mean it, he would also have brought his own jump-leads and a car battery as back-up. Unsurprisingly, he was frequently the focus of my early routines.
Over time, my shows became increasingly political and theatrical, and over that same period he became just slightly more tolerant. As the well of material he provided dried up, so did my desire to draw from it. It was not my intention to return to my family as source material again. We had reached a kind of agreeable stand-off. I went off and did exposés on arms dealers and expounded the virtues of the right to protest and, in return, he stopped wincing every time a lesbian character appeared on TV.
Colin Alec Todd Thomas now sits in the corner of a room with his eyes shut, shaking, sweating and unable to remember what he had for lunch. I'm drawn to opera, the artform he loved, in an effort to reach out to him before he vanishes. So the decision to do Bravo Figaro! was more instinctive than rational; but, with so personal a story, it raised the question of how to represent him on stage. Should I treat him differently this time round because his time with us is short? Well, yes and no. Once again, my dad is resolutely lambasted as there seems no point in telling so private a tale without being truthful. And, to be honest, the stories of him being a bastard are comedy gold.
It is not all one-sided: my dad does get to speak for himself, as audio interviews with him and my mum have been woven into the script. But there is one significant change in the way I represent my dad this time around, 24 years after that torrent of filth: now, the image of him standing on scaffolding, singing opera across the rooftops of south London, is the one I cherish most.
New paperback version of "Extreme Rambling"
The new paperback format is out now. Hurrah and hooray!
Manifesto - The App!
The Manifesto IOS App for the iPhone is now available here (Don't worry Android/Windows phone users, we'll have a version for you too soon).
The app has three main sections. A manifesto policy browser containing a selection of the winning manifesto policies from Mark's shows over the last 2 years, an implementation of one specific manifesto idea and a handy stop and search card that you can have with you at all times in case of need. It's IOS 5.0 only we're afraid as we followed a development path that excluded earlier versions of IOS. If we get time we will re-write it for older versions.
The manifesto policy that has been implemented is the idea to change the word "devil" in the bible with the word "Bagpuss". There are a selection of quotations (which you can add to and amend) and a selection of substitution words that you can also add to and amend and switch on and off. It's good fun and the results can be very amusing. Get creative and send us your custom results so we can have a laugh too.
Other news
There will be a DVD of Extreme Rambling coming out soon.
Here is a wee photo gallery from the 2011 tour and another gallery of Mark's ramble in the West Bank. If you have any photos please send them in to firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll add them here.
During 2010 Mark decided to go rambling in the Middle East and walked the entire length of the Israeli Separation Barrier, crossing between the Israeli and the Palestinian side. This is the story of 300 000 settlers, a 750 km wall, six arrests, one stoning, too much humuus and one simple question...
Can you ever get away from it all with a good walk?
Extreme Rambling has been performed across the UK, from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Cornish seaside of St Ives. It cropped up at the Glastonbury festival (the first time a two hour set had been performed on the comedy stage), sold out a months run at the Tricycle Theatre, was performed as a benefit for Rabbis for Human Rights at the North Western Reform Synagogue and was nominated for the Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award, the first time a comic has been nominated for the award.
There are some videos of Mark explaining why he decided to go rambling in the West Bank on the Audio/Video page.
Read the article about Mark's ramble in the West Bank in the Guardian by clicking here.
Download the pdf of the poster
The more keen eyed amongst you will notice the War on Want, FBU and Fairtrade Foundation logos on the poster, this is because they have helped with the project to 'walk the wall.' However, special thanks goes to the Metropolitan Police who, as some of you might know, paid compensation when they wrongfully stopped and searched me. Half of the money awarded in compensation was given to the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation that campaigns for the release and treatment of those wrongfully imprisoned. The other half was used to fund the walk, it is therefore only fitting that I thank the Metropolitan Police for their financial assistance.
***** "Moving and inspiring… as gripping as any live performance you will see" THE GUARDIAN
"… A brilliant investigative journalist disguised as a comedian…very funny indeed" DAILY TELEGRAPH
Welcome and thanks for visiting!
Here you can find out what Mark is up to, his current work and campaigns, tour dates, appearances and assorted general mitherings.
Elsewhere on the site you'll find a lot of related info, photo galleries, full details of all Mark's TV shows current and upcoming tour dates and details of how to buy Mark's books, CDs and DVDs. Just have a hunt around the menu on the left and you should find what you're looking for. If not drop us an email and we'll try our best to help.

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- 2. Midwives urged on safe childbirth
White Ribbon Alliance Tanzania National Coordinator Rose Mlay urges midwives to deliver respectful maternity care and avoid disrespectful and abusive practices
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Racheal Boma of White Ribbon Alliance Tanzania discusses the importance of accountability ahead of the London Summit on Family Planning.
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The size of the nursing-midwifery school classes in Tanzania is rapidly shrinking, and the shortage of midwives is felt throughout the country. According to the 2010 Tanzania Demographic Health Survey, only half of births in Tanzania are attended by skilled health personnel. For every 100,000 births in Tanzania, almost 800 women die needlessly in child birth. Most of these are avoidable with access to care and skilled health workers.
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In coordination with the chairperson for the Parliamentarian Group for Safe Motherhood and the Orphan Relief Services (ORS), WRA Tanzania hosted a sensitization workshop that addressed how community members can contribute to improving maternal health.
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White Ribbon Alliance Tanzania takes steps to improve nurse and midwifery training and respectful maternity care.
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WRA members around the world are working to make politicians more aware of the need to make maternal health a priority.
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- 8. My experience with maternity care as an HIV positive person
The posting below was submitted by Angela in Tanzania. She describes being stigmatized as an HIV positive patient during maternity care and the negative effect this experience has had on her view of childbirth in general. Her story is an excellent example of how women's experiences of childbirth stay with them for a lifetime and of the effect that disrespectful care can have on a woman's future maternity care choices.
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This posting from Rose Mlay, National Alliance Coordinator for WRA Tanzania, describes a woman's experience in a maternity ward in Tanzania. Although every woman should have her right to privacy and confidentiality during maternity care upheld, overcrowding and lack of privacy accompany childbirth for many women in Africa.
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The Twin Cities Motorcycle Club is a motorcycle riding club that offers safe organized group rides From riders in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, the greater Minnesota area, and Wisconsin. Anyone interested in going on motorcycle group rides, motorcycle tours, or attending motorcycle related events with other riders are welcome. To Join, you MUST come on a ride. You will get an email in response to your Meetup member inquiry telling you when the next ride is. PLEASE! READ THE TCMC "About US" SE …
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The Experienced Rider Club: We Ride... Welcome to the Minnesota Motorcycle Touring Club (MMTC). The MMTC is for motorcycle riders who enjoy riding with friends 250 to 350 or more miles per day, plus whatever miles are required to get to the meet up location. Rides are on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month from April to November, with some additional rides added in the other weeks. Most rides are in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Multiple day rides could go anywhere. MMTC seeks fun challenging pa …
Welcome to the Twin Cities Star Riders meet up. We are a group of motorcycle riders and friends who love the freedom and camaraderie that motorcycling provides. Whatever you ride, whoever you are, you are welcome to come ride with us. We work collectively to promote all the benefits of riding and to reap all of its rewards. We have monthly meetings on the second Sunday of each month during the winter. During the riding season, we do them catch as catch can, usually during our rides. We do a m …
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This is a simple group with a simple purpose: Introduce Can Am Spyder owners and riders to one another through group rides and dealer supported events in the South Western Metro Area to grow the Spyder riding community. Activities are free and at-will for the purpose of meeting fellow enthusiasts and enjoying the ultimate riding experience.
Group interested in sharing group ride info, trail info, and general events related to Adventure and Dual Sport riding.
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The Badfish is a custom motorcycle club in Minnesota. We're Harley-Davidson enthusiasts who love customized, "garage chopper" style motorcycles. No touring bikes, dirt bikes, crotch rockets or anything other than lean, mean, custom Harleys. If you're cool, joining the Badfish means getting new bros to ride your Harley with... Simple as that.
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Hello, We are an all womens motorycle group. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for women to ride in a safe, relaxed and social environment with other women. We offer discussion forums for issues, questions and events concerning women and riding! There is a calendar for all our rides and events for everyone to participate. Since we encourage safety on all our rides, we do not permit the use of alcohol before or during any of our group rides. All women riders and motorcycle brands are w …
Sick of going south to the cities to have fun? Stay up north with the rest of us and let's enjoy our own beautiful back yard doing anything we want! Anyone can set up a meeting, just please follow through. We don't need to be the largest group out there, just the most active.
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As District voters flock to the polls today, they are reminded that the best time to casts their votes is between now and 2 p.m. They are also reminded that if they are in line in the District by 8 p.m., by law, they still have the right to vote.
With hundreds of people already having voted at every precinct across the city, the lines are expected to get much longer after people leave work this evening. In addition to voting for president, District voters are also voting for several members of the D.C. Council as well as responding to ballot questions that pertain to ethics of elected officials.
Meanwhile, in what has been tagged one of the closest and most expensive presidential races in history, President Barack Obama, who voted early, is spending his day in Chicago. His Republican contender Mitt Romney, cast his vote this morning in Massachusetts.
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Another day in Paradise
With swell looking more solid today with perfect conditions, event is looking good to start first day of waiting period tomorrow. Yew
Hello Tahiti
Just arrived in Tahiti / Teahupoo, waves and forecast for Billabong Pro is looking good. Josh Kerr gets his boards ready from our Balcony.
Bali Single Comp
Just had a Bali Single staff and retailer comp, one fin one one life, check the sleds line up, footage coming soon for a laugh!
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Rusty team rider James Mckean enjoying the fruits of Shipsterns and paying the ultimate price for his troubles.
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Things are getting weird on the winter shoot.
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We are shooting the Winter 12 campaign today, the day is very bleak but out new model Anja Is brightening up the day, Jay & Marlon are looking the goods to.
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The Baker Athletics Complex is the athletics and recreational facility for Columbia's outdoor varsity sports and recreational programs. Baker is utilized by 14 intercollegiate teams (seven women's teams and seven men's teams) and is the venue for practice and intercollegiate competitions for nine varsity sports. The site contains Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium (football and women's lacrosse), Chrystie Field House, The Remmer Boathouse and other rowing facilities, Columbia Soccer Stadium, Columbia Softball Venue, Robertson Field at Satow Stadium (baseball), the Columbia Field Hockey Venue, The Dick Savitt Tennis Center, and the new Campbell Sports Center.
Columbia has been a proud part of Inwood since 1921 and looks forward to continuing a close working relationship with the community. We hope this page will help keep our neighbors informed about the events taking place at the complex and benefits the community can take advantage of.
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With the exception of football, all seats to Columbia Athletics games at the Baker Athletics Complex are free of charge. The spring season starts in late February. A complete list of home contests will be available on this page beginning February 1.
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I was raised in Idaho! On the border..Weston, on a 300 acre dry/dairy farm..loved it!
I enjoyed your thoughts and agree with you..I think we have more in common with people than not. This mortal experience is so good for us, I think maybe we aren't as brave as we in our pre-mortal life, but I think we're doing ok. My goal is to be like my Savoir, I hope I am at least some of the time. Thats what I love about blogging, people sharing pieces of who they are..makes me love them. Pondering time is precious..brings wonderful perspective. Thanks for sharing..you are so brave..thank you! Come say hi :D
WOw what a great experience this must have been. It makes me desire such an experience to remind myself who I am and to get in touch with me. A busy life and always trying to do for others can sometimes take that away from us and we need to be reminded. Thanks so much for sharing such a personal experience.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a wonderful, wonderful time and experience. Isn't it great coming off of a time like that - feeling free and like you're on the mountian top? I don't mean to sound disheartening ... but this is the way it's happened for me over the years... I would come away from a GREAT experience and then BOOM - came the "valley". Sounds low - and deep.
The question is; Can I still see HIM in the "valley"?, Can I thank HIM for the "valley"? IF you think about what is usually in a valley, it's rich, fertile, there's water, etc. But it's also full of low-lying areas, colder tempatures- not alot of sunshine, and NO VEIW. Yet, it's only in those low vallies that there can be a deep, rich, abiding time - a REAL growing time. And, as long as you keep looking up towards the SON, there is hope for another mountian-top experience! Be BRAVE!! as you go girl!
Simply and truthfully put. I love that the basic thread to what you said is balance.
I think balance in life is so often overlooked as we are scrambling to change our self, our circumstances, and our desires. Just simply letting go, stepping out but keeping healthy balance in those things is really the main thing!
Love that goofy photo of you three...
That was touching, gently transparent and hope-filled.
You are truly brave and an inspiration to just be real. I love that about you.
You are BRAVE indeed and bring a smile to every soul that comes to your blog and I am certain every face you meet.
Happy day to you. Sending you a bunch of Soul-Shine I am!
What an inspirational post! It sounds like to walked away with so much from the camp. Sounds like something I should do :) The part where you talk about pain really touched me. That whole concept is something that God has been reinforcing in my life. It is what has gotten me though the last two years. All this pain and struggles have great purpose!
Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
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Every summer it happens. I hope for it. I wait for it. Then when least expected, there it is — The Perfect Day.
Of course a day of perfection usually involves a vehicle because I'm always doing something with a wide variety of them. So far this year I've driven about 100 different cars and trucks. I've hauled some cars (and even the War of 1812 show trailer) around; spent time in a slew of family sedans; and have driven some of the record-setting vehicles that were such a big part of my life a couple of decades ago. Those are all good days, but not necessarily perfect ones.
Eventually a day surfaces that plasters a perma-smile on my face and I feel like screaming out loud about how the most Perfect Day of the year has finally arrived.
This year's Perfect Day started with a coffee in the dining room of the Normaway Inn in Northeast Margaree on Cape Breton Island, where innkeeper David MacDonald and his staff were doing a fine job of hosting the third wave of media guests who were driving a fleet of all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedans around the Cabot Trail.
During the organizing of the event with my wife and partner, I had driven the Cabot Trail six times over a two-week period in our 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup truck. A vehicle to carry the detailing supplies, signs, baggage and general stuff required for a mobile road show was an obvious necessity to bring up the rear.
After coffee I washed and dried a six-pack of Malibu sedans as the sun was burning through a thin layer of fog hanging over the Margaree Valley. Washing that many cars before breakfast requires plenty of moving around, so I treated it like a morning workout. Multi-tasking indeed.
Since that wave of road-trip guests were all 'lifestyle' journalists who write more about life than cars, I had some time while they puttered over breakfast and activity options. With an extra hour on my hands, I fussed over the Sierra, opened the doors, cranked up an Elton John CD and detailed the door jams and the wheel wells while a couple of horses in a nearby corral looked on. I muttered to them about what a dynamite day it was.
I met the guests after breakfast where my wife had briefed them on their activity options. Some would play the new Cabot Links golf course in Inverness; others would go horseback riding at Little Pond Stables in Petit Étang near Chéticamp; others still would take salmon fly-fishing casting lessons at the Normaway. Whale watching was on everyone's list for the next day.
All I had to do was putter along the Cabot Trail to our overnight at the funky Four Mile Beach Inn in Cape North, about half way around the iconic loop of the Cape Breton Highlands.
So how to make an idle three-hour drive into an eight-hour day?
For starters, there was not a cloud in the sky and September's cool breezes were ideal for a road trip and daydreaming.
Sure, there are more appropriate machines to tool around the Cabot Trail in than a massive diesel pickup truck. But my ride had a few things going for it. First it was immaculately detailed.
Just accept that it's not a sports car, work the shift toggle on its six-speed Allison automatic transmission and listen to the drone of that Duramax diesel.
Normally I'm in a hurry. I don't speed though, just don't stop much. But with time on my hands what better place to stop than on the Cabot Trail where around every turn is a million-dollar view? Every turnout along the road also offered the opportunity to wipe off any gravel marks that appeared on the tire side walls of my perfectly detailed truck.
Between wondering if the journalists were up ahead or rolling along behind me, I remembered it was my wedding anniversary.
A few art galleries and artisan shops in Chéticamp later, I surfaced with a brightly coloured folk art dog wrapped up and tucked under my arm. I figured 'Wolfgang' would make my wife smile whenever she looked at him. On the way back to the truck, I noticed some gravel marks on the tires and wiped them off.
I hoped no one would notice and think 'This guy is weird'. But people do all kinds of things to relax and if wiping gravel marks off the tire's side walls of a pickup truck makes me feel good, so be it.
By mid-afternoon I approached the turnoff to Four Mile Beach Inn in Cape North. I'm hoping all the media teams would have the Chevy Malibus all lined up out front. They were there, but needed some of my nerdy vehicle-staging skills.
That evening, over a feed of lobster, potato salad and yummy blueberry cake, the guests regaled each other with stories of golf, horseback riding on the beach, fish tales and how to tie a killer fly.
When I came in from detailing the Chevy Malibus and making sure they were meticulously lined up outside ready for another day of Cabot Trail riding, I told them about my perfect day, simply driving one of the most scenic drives on the continent.
I left out of the part about keeping ahead of the gravel marks on the tires of my GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup truck. I thought it best to keep that to myself.
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Dendrias wrote:That's a discordian joke, isn't it? Dr. Ebrill Ynfytyn is said to have found a plate in Brittany, river Ars (not a curse, in here; but the two Arses I could find are in southern France, not in Brittany), with a Welsh ogham inscription? The link from Ynfytyn leads to the faq-page under "eris" (= discordia).
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Prosecutors charge motorist with negligence in death of cyclist
A Kenosha teenager was charged Monday morning with negligent homicide a bicyclist was struck early Sunday morning on County Highway H in the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
Friends reported the victim, Devin Kunich, 22, was biking home from his job at the Bristol Renaissance Fair when he was hit about 12:30 a.m. He is the fifth cyclist struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Wisconsin since July 1.
No charges have been filed in the earlier crashes, but prosecutors in Kenosha County moved quickly to issue a felony charge against the driver involved in Kunich's death.
Quashae D. Taylor, 18, faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $25,000, if convicted.
According to the criminal complaint:
Taylor said she was driving home after visiting her brother in Illinois after midnight Sunday. She said that she could not see very well because of the fog and was driving about 35 mph.
Taylor said she closed her eyes for a second, which she described as a "long blink," when she heard something hit her car and her roof. Taylor said she opened her eyes and saw that her windshield was smashed in. She began to brake, thinking she hit a deer but could not see anything. She continued to drive north on County Highway H until she reached its intersection with Wisconsin Highway 165 and called for help.
According to Taylor's cellphone call log, she received three calls from her boyfriend. The last call came at 12:45 a.m. Taylor said she remembered someone saying "Hello" at the same time she closed her eyes.
A separate report came in about a body found on County Highway H. The body was identified as Devin J. Kunich, who was dead. A heavily damaged bike was found nearby, and had three white reflectors in the front wheel spokes and two yellow reflectors on each pedal. No other lights or reflectors were found.
An officer also found a backpack, a pair of shoes, a bicycle seat, a pair of boots, a 35 mile-per-hour speed limit sign and an MP3 player with headphones.
It appears that Kunich was riding his bicycle north when he was struck from behind by the vehicle. The area of the accident does not have streetlights.
Taylor also said she is legally blind in her left eye and suffers from cerebral palsy. She was not wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, although she is supposed to for driving. Taylor said she lost her glasses. Taylor said she did not have anything to drink nor did she take any drugs except for Ibuprofen.
She submitted to blood-alcohol tests and the results have not been released.
64 Comments for "Prosecutors charge motorist with negligence in death of cyclist"
Sissy I mean Sysint is a terrible driver, I can tell by the way he writes, he probably doesn't have a license and has to ride his rusty bicycle to his low paying job! As far as Brew City Chris goes, bicycle riders are notorious for being whiners, they think they own the road with their 6lb bike, and they think they dint have to follow traffic laws, and any time one of them gets smoked, the blame is put on the guy driving his legal, motor vehicle. I say get off the road and enjoy one of the many fine bike trails, that this state spent money on, why should that money be wasted, these idiots are on State and County Highways, I even see them on 2 lane 55 mph roads, people on bikes have no common sense
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sysint and PrettyBird32 - please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 414-224-2278. I would like to talk to you further about your views on cyclist and motorists.
I think we've exhausted this forum for your discussion.T. Held Aug 08, 2011 9:52 PM
I drive a car on the roads my taxes help pay for, and I also ride my legal, bicycle on those same roads. I don't think I own the road, I share the road, whether I am in my car or on my 6lb bike. I also strive to follow the rules which I have read through many times, in order to keep myself and others safe. I do enjoy the trails too, so that money is definitely not wasted. I also use my bike to commute to my job when I want, not because I can't afford to put gas in my car, because I choose to. There is no trail that goes from my home to work, so I need to use the roads.
Obviously there are cyclists out there that do not make good decisions on the road, just as there are motorists that do the same thing. But I have plenty of common sense, and you are making generalizations about people that you do not even know.
Maybe you would have a different take on this subject if an acquaintance, friend or family member was the one who got "Smoked" as you call it, by a driver who was not operating thier vehicle appropriately.
Just to be clear I hope something like that never happens to you, because I wouldn't want to see that happen to anyone, no matter thier views.BrewCityChris Aug 08, 2011 10:10 PM


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Browns notes: Browns call Jon Gruden report 'completely erroneous'
Memphis television station WREG-TV 3 reported Jon Gruden is considering an offer that would make him head coach of the University of Tennessee Volunteers and part owner of the Browns.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his father are among Tennessee's biggest boosters. The elder Haslam played on Tennessee's 1951 championship team.
Gruden, former head coach of the Raiders and Buccaneers, last coached Tampa Bay in 2008. He led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl championship in 2002.
Gruden is the analyst on "Monday Night Football." He told "Mike and Mike in the Morning" on ESPN Wednesday there is "no truth" to the report. Gruden was a graduate assistant at Tennessee in 1986 and '87.
The Browns also say the report is unfounded.
"Jimmy Haslam has no involvement in the University of Tennessee head coaching search," Browns spokesman Neal Gulkis said. "And the report that Jon Gruden would potentially have an ownership stake in the Browns is completely erroneous."
Jackson honored
Linebacker D'Qwell Jackson was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday for making nine tackles, forcing one fumble and recovering another in the Browns' 20-14 victory over the Steelers last Sunday.
The Steelers were held to 49 yards rushing and 242 total yards in a loss that dropped them three games behind the Ravens with five to play.
"I see the way D'Qwell functions in the building," Coach Pat Shurmur said Wednesday morning. "I see the way he functions in the locker room. I've seen him be a leader for our guys. I think that's important as well. Continued...
"It's a great honor for him. I've said all along what he means to our defense. He obviously had a great week."
This is the first AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Jackson, a second-round draft pick in 2006 who in 2008 led the entire NFL with 188 tackles. He leads the Browns with 85 tackles.
"I'm not about personal accolades," Jackson said. "It's great. Don't get me wrong. I put a lot of pride into what I do and I'm passionate about what I do. I love what I do and I love playing here in the city of Cleveland. It's all about everyone in this locker room and the coaches.
"It's a little bit better when you win games and as you guys know, there have been some rocky years at times. We had a great week last week. Hopefully we can carry it over to Oakland, get another win and start a streak here."
Steelers make accusations
Steelers offensive tackle Max Starks accused Browns' defensive end Frostee Rucker of "cutting" the legs out of the Pittsburgh offensive linemen during the Browns' 20-14 victory. The tactic is not illegal.
"Cleveland came up with some creative things, cutting offensive linemen," Starks told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I'd never seen that (from Cleveland) in my nine years in the NFL. But it happened, so the Steelers are now going to think it's all right doing that."
The Browns and Steelers have a rematch set for the final day of the season on Dec. 30 in Pittsburgh.
"It's football," Rucker said Wednesday. "We didn't say anything about holding or anything like that. We made the plays necessary to win the game.
"That's what we went out there to do and we did it. We don't come here with excuses when we lose games. We just need to make more plays." Continued...
Parker named captain
Defensive end Juqua Parker was named fourth captain for the game in Oakland on Sunday. He will make the call for the Browns when he plus permanent captains Joe Thomas, Phil Dawson and Jackson walk to midfield for the coin toss.
Parker has 17 tackles with three sacks and a forced fumble. He and defensive end Rucker were the only two free agents signed by the Browns last offseason.
Patterson practices
Cornerback Dimitri Patterson practiced Wednesday for the first time since his left ankle was injured Oct. 7 playing against the Giants. He is hopeful of playing against the Raiders. He said Shurmur will make the call.
"You don't want to be a liability and that was my main focus," Patterson said. "When I'm out there I want to be an asset. I feel right now I can be so I'll just take it day by day."
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Browns — Special teams star Josh Cribbs (shoulder/chest), Safety Ray Ventrone (calf) and safety Usama Young (head) did not practice Wednesday.
Linebacker Miles Burris (illness), defensive end Jack Crawford (toe), defensive tackle Richard Seymour (knee/hamstring) and linebacker Rolando McClain missed practice for non-injury reasons.
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The Kisutu Resident Magistrates' Court in Dar es Salaam yesterday adjourned a conspiracy, money laundering, forgery and theft of more than 124m/-, USD 709,920 and euro 20.009.34 case facing six former Stanbic Bank employees and an alleged son of a Special Seat member of parliament, Evance Komu (29), until June 7, this year.
The other accused in the case are Vincent Koroso (25) from Mbezi; Frank Kokomkwaya (29), who lives at Sinza; Josemart Sanga (26); Uzzelotte Manyanga (40), a resident of Kigamboni and Herrieth Lema (33) from the University of Dar es Salaam.
The prosecution, led by state attorney Elizabith Kaganda, assisted by Leornad Chalo, informed the court that the case had came up for amendment of the charges, but that had not been done as of yesterday, thus requested court permission for extra time to do so.
Defence counsel Malima Savid however opposed the request, arguing that the two weeks given before were enough.
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It is further alleged that on December 31, 2010 at Kinondoni the accused, being officers employed by Stanbic Bank, stole USD 21,544.88, the property of the bank from the bank's suspense account number 0296000236611.
It is alleged too that between 2010 and January 2011 at Kinondoni, the accused Manyanga and Lema, being persons employed by the same bank as head office branch manager and asset custodian, respectively, omitted to make full and true entries in the books of accounts.
On the money laundering counts it is alleged that on diverse dates between June 2010 and 9 August 2011 at the same place, the accused Koroso, Komu, Kokomkwaya and Sanga, being officers of the said bank, acquired USD 417,225.72 property of the bank from account No. 0296000236611 while they knew or ought to have known that the money was the proceeds of theft.
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National Parks Novice or Know-It-All?
To ace this quiz, you'll need to be able to do more than tell Yellowstone from Yosemite, Arches from Acadia. Think you've got what it takes?
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America's National Parks
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