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Mount St. Joseph coach Blake Henry has been named Ravens' High School Football Coach of the Week after guiding the Gaels to an upset victory over Archbishop Spalding in Saturday's MIAA A Conference quarterfinals.
The Gaels did not win an A Conference game during the regular season and entered the A Conference tournament as the No. 6 seed, but they beat the third-seeded Cavaliers, The Baltimore Sun's No. 10 team at the time, 19-13.
"We altered the offense a little bit from the first time we played them. We really featured the running attack with some play-action passing. We threw the ball only seven times," Henry said in a news release.
"In the conference, we played a couple of really close games that we could have easily won. Our coaching staff spoke to the team about playing with confidence last week, and we came into this game confident and played hard."
The victory avenged a 29-11 loss to Spalding on Oct. 12 and boosted the Gaels' overall record to 4-6. They advance to meet second-seeded Calvert Hall in the semifinals Saturday at 11:30 at Archbishop Spalding.
Last week, the Gaels' offensive line opened holes in Spalding's defense all night, and running back Nevon McCrimmon was all but unstoppable, rushing for 176 yards and two touchdowns. The game-winning touchdown came on a pass play as quarterback Robert Busick hit Kyree Calli with a 14-yard scoring pass late in the third quarter.
After the game, Henry said, "Usually when you have some tough losses like we had, the team struggles and fades at the end of the year, but if you've been to our practices the last couple weeks, you saw a bunch of guys who were still hungry and still enthusiastic and still loving football and wanting to win and that was the difference for us."
Henry is the eighth Ravens' Coach of the Week this fall, joining Dunbar's Lawrence Smith, Milford Mill's Reggie White, Francis Scott Key's Dave Smith, C. Milton Wright's Marc Alegi, Old Mill's Chad McCormick, Atholton's Kyle Schmitt and Mount Hebron's Phil Zacharias.
This is the 16th year for the Ravens' Coach of the Week award. Each week a different high school coach will be honored with a $2,000 donation to his school's football program, a certificate and a Coach of the Week hat. Each weekly winner also will be featured in a Comcast SportNet segment.
All of the winners will be invited to the Ravens' Dec. 16 home game against the Denver Broncos, where the Ravens' High School Coach of the Year will be named.


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Cape Cod SEO - A Search Engine Marketing Blog on Cape Cod
Cape Cod SEO is Derek Edmond's blog about search engine optimization, social media, and internet marketing.
Connect with Cape Cod SEO in the following social media communities.
How To Extend B2B Marketing With Better Social Media Measurement Tools
One of the key reasons B2B marketers remain skeptical with social media as a primary tactic in digital marketing is the inability to determine ROI. It's not that B2B marketers fail to understand the adoption rates of social media platforms and their influence in online behavior, it's the lack of clarity between time and investment in social media activity for business purposes, with measurable marketing gains, that leads to B2B marketing unease.
The ROI conversation continues to have legs because historically, B2B marketers have not had access to clear social media metrics, which are necessary to begin the framework for marketing program evaluation. While we have access to web reporting tools, metrics specifically within social media platforms have been poor at best.
5 Ways to Determine How Well Your B2B Brand Message Resonates Online
When building out a distinctive B2B brand message, one of the questions branding experts might ask is, "What are the current perceptions and attitudes about your brand?". We all have our own perceptions, but nothing compares better than how others perceive or associate your message. While the easiest and most direct way to obtain this answer is to actually ask the customer(s), there are reasons why this might not be possible.
First, customers are busy and it can be difficult to get their time for such an exercise, especially for such a potentially penetrating question. Second, because of the sensitive nature this infers, customers may be reluctant to speak candidly (this is why branding experts would often want to interview customers separately).
Fortunately there are internet marketing related reports and resources that provide immediate insight into how well your B2B brand message resonates with target audiences. Here are five examples to consider.
How B2B Organizations Can Create More Effective "About" Pages
I recently caught a tweet from SEO Mike Arnesen highlighting an article on Medium about "The Future of About Us Pages". The article provides perspective into why the "About Page" (or section) should become a more central piece of an organization's story and brand. It is certainly true that in many cases, the "about section" is left stagnant, only updated when there are leadership changes or major news updates.
And that should change.
15 Examples of B2B Google+ Pages & Why They Stand Out From The Rest
A recent study from Searchmetrics revealed that the growth rate of Google+ shares was approximately 18.5% per month, almost double that of Facebook (9.3%). Even though Facebook remains the primary social platform among users, the growing influence of Google+ cannot be understated.
At the heart of the B2B organizations' Google+ strategy is their Google+ business page. Even though the execution of Google+ initiatives are still in their infancy for B2B marketers, there are good examples available.
8 Questions B2B SEO's Should Ask In Buyer Persona Development
A few weeks back I wrote a column for Search Engine Land on B2B buyer personas. In exploring the persona concept, it further supported my opinion that for SEO to truly be effective for the B2B organization, SEO needs to run hand-in-hand with traditional B2B marketing initiatives.
In this post, I want to discuss how B2B SEO discovery can be integrated into buyer persona development, in turn creating a more effective search engine optimization strategy in the long run.
5 Increasingly Commodified SEO Solutions That Confuse B2B Marketers
While discussing the changes in the search industry with a B2B marketing colleague earlier this month, he mentioned that many marketing professionals may be confused about SEO, particularly when it comes to advising clients on search initiatives.
Jargon, conflicting "expert" opinion, and technological changes (like search algorithm updates) all add to the confusion. B2B marketers know how important organic search can be to their online marketing initiatives, but often get confused as to what they truly need. All they know is that they "need SEO."
4 Ways SEO Impacts B2B Content Marketing Initiatives
B2B marketers are spending more than 25 percent of their budgets in the development, delivery and promotion of content, according to a recent survey run by the CMO Council and NetLine. Their objectives are to drive business leads, influence customer markets and grow brand presence and authority. More importantly, 87 percent of respondents indicated that online content has a moderate to major impact (67 percent and 20 percent respectively on what vendors they chose to work with.
While B2B sales and marketing groups appear to understand the need for better alignment through content marketing needs, strategic development is still in its infancy.
20 Ways To Get Your Content In Front Of Early-Stage B2B Buyers
A recent article in BtoB Magazine highlights how marketing to the electronics engineering vertical is changing due to technological innovation and the demands of a more specialized (and time-constrained) workforce. The focus of the article centers around content marketing designed to attract buyers at every stage of the buying cycle, particularly early-stage awareness.
B2B marketers in this vertical are beginning to understand that the investment in early-stage engagement initiatives is just as critical, if not more so, than late-stage, more traditional marketing collateral such as technical spec sheets and sales presentations.
Read the entire post on Search Engine Land.
5 Ways to Create Productive B2B SEO Benchmarks in a 'Not Provided' World
How do you measure SEO performance now that "not provided" keyword data is so prevalent?
This question comes up frequently in client meetings and conversations with colleagues in the industry.
In some cases, "not provided" keyword traffic percentages represent more than 50 percent of a client's search referral volume. This creates a significant hurdle when you're trying to demonstrate results for campaign initiatives.
The challenges SEOs face in demonstrating ROI of keyword strategies mirror greater concerns B2B marketers have with website optimization initiatives overall. A recent MarketingSherpa article highlights the fact that more than half (53 percent) of B2B marketers surveyed indicated they couldn't (or didn't) calculate the ROI of their website strategies.
4 LinkedIn Recommendations For The B2B SEO Professional
LinkedIn's recent announcement about the redesign of LinkedIn Group pages has had me thinking much more about why B2B search marketers need to leverage this social media platform in support of SEO initiatives.
According to the announcement, "there are more than 200 conversations happening each minute across LinkedIn Groups and more than 8,000 Groups created each week." And in Holger Schulze's 2013 B2B Content Marketing Trends Report, LinkedIn tops the list as the most effective social media platform for delivering content.
Read the entire post on Search Engine Land.


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Kevin Grandia | September 19, 2007
By Kevin Grandia • Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 14:27
Laurie David has a piece on Huffington Post today outlining just how desperate the climate denial industry has gotten.
This latest salvo comes from none other than Rob Ferguson and the Science and Public Policy Institute (SPPI). Since leaving the oil-industry backed and former Philip Morris sponsored Frontiers of Freedoms, Ferguson and the SPPI have been aggressively promoting the denialist message.
In a related, but separate matter, Ferguson has been reticent to respond to my emails regarding his involvement in the recent online campaign to discredit the fine work of Dr. Naomi Oreskes.
Guess he's too busy reading children's books.
Paul S replied on Permalink
Laurie David has now written
Laurie David has now written a childrens book on AGW?
Gaia have mercy!
After making millions selling her film AIT, isn't it time Ms. David (and Al Gore) started walking the environmental walk instead of just using the issue as an opportunity to line their pockets with millions more dollars??
I sure won't take any environmental "lessons" from those two. Regards,
Kevin Grandia replied on Permalink
Pray Tell.
Carl Szczerski replied on Permalink
I didnt realize Paul S, or
I didnt realize Paul S, or Paul G (he admits to not knowing which one he is) is also Rob…..Though I take that as a slip since one cannot tell them apart from how they post.
Paul S replied on Permalink
Kevin, taking environmental
Kevin, taking environmental lessons from Al Gore is like a polygamist telling me I should practise monogamy.
Not only is the message important, the messenger delivering the message is important. And the AGW-profiteering and highly consumptive lifestyles of both Laurie David and Al Gore diminishes the value of their exhortations for the public to change.
There must be better spokepersons then these two.
bunty replied on Permalink
You nailed that logical fallacy!
Ad hominem tu quoque is now your bitch.
You appear to be a sado-masochistic personality type (I am using the term technically: I don't mean you like leather and butt plugs–per se). You seem to be believe that there must be leaders, you like authority, hence the implicit need for that people bearing messages have god-like qualities and embody entirely the message they are converying. The medium IS the message. Just like Bush is. Damn, isn't he wonderful? I bet you dream of him. Maybe he touches you in special ways…
Bunty replied on Permalink
Nice ad hominem ad personam attack!
You like completely won that argument, dude.
Wanna see if you can up the ante to ad hominem tu quoque?
Perhaps by bringing in the 'fact' that Al Gore not only makes millions from his global warming lectures, but he uses the money to buy a new mansion every month; that he travels between in his private 747, and (because he removed the roof of off all of them) which he heats by burning live babies. Live babies, soaked in CRUDE OIL! (smell, SMELL, that hypocrisy! Shame on you Al. Shame. On. You!).
I propose that the Denialist contingent should actually be fostered and encouraged in their woolly minded delusions.
That way we can use Bertrand Russel rolling in his grave as an alternate power source.
Global warming due to Planet X?
That's just powered London for a month!
Jason Whiting replied on Permalink
Environmentalists who make money.
Paul's email falls under the typical "if they're so good, why are they making so much money?" complaint that's often leveled at people like Al Gore, Laurie David, Michael Moore, etc.
It's an old-school mentality.
To people like Paul, there's an established system: You can either be wealthy OR you can have principles. People who believe this become uncomfortable when they learn about men and women who buck the convention – it forces them to re-evaluate the choices they've made in their own lives.
Making money while doing good is capitalism's highest ideal. We can all help to reduce the dissonance that people like Paul experience if we loudly celebrate ethical wealth whenever it occurs.
Jason Whiting
Kevin Grandia replied on Permalink
ROb also conveniently forgets
That the science of climate change has nothing to do with Al Gore - he is not a scientist, he's a communicator, and the state of climate science today would be no different if Mr. Gore had never undertaken his efforts with The Inconvenient Truth.
There is no need to base your opinions on what Al Gore says to understand the current state of climate science. Pick up a copy of Science or check out the websites of some of the respected scientific organizations, like the UK's Royal Society (Sir Isaac Netwon was once the President). These are great sources of up-to-date climate science and represent what the experts in the field are saying about climate change.
Paul S replied on Permalink
Gore is an awfully pricey
Gore is an awfully pricey communicator. $25,000 to sit near him and do a meet-and-greet with him in Australia.
Paying dearly to hear Gore's climate story
Has the man no shame? An AGW sucker is born every minute and Gore is making sure he fleeces every one of them.
Paul S
Stephen Berg replied on Permalink
Typical "denier"
Typical "denier" methodology. You can't attack the message, so you attack the messenger. You're really gasping your last breaths, aren't you.
Paul S replied on Permalink
No John, you can't have
No John, you can't have multiple mansions, constantly fly around the world and profit in the millions at the same time by campaigning against AGW.
The ethical disconnect that exists between what Gore and David preach and how they actually live is apparent to almost all who listen to their message.
Because AGW necessitates a huge change in persons lifestyles, those who live luxurious and consumptive lifestyles such as Gore and David make particularly poor messengers. Regards,
rob replied on Permalink
Laurie David?
Would this be the same Laurie David, who, in her new children's book on Global Warmening claims that polar bears are rummaging through garbage cans in Halifax?
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Statement by Bob Darbelnet, President and CEO of AAA
November 15th, 2013 by AAA
(WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013) "The EPA's proposal to decrease ethanol requirements will help drivers by preventing a surge in gas prices or the premature expansion of E15 gasoline sales. While we would like to increase the use of alternative fuels, it is a plain fact that the Renewable Fuels Standard's original targets are unreachable without putting motorists and their vehicles at risk.
"The EPA has finally put consumers first. Their proposal will support the continued development of alternative fuels, while also recognizing the needs of the millions of people that drive every day. Today's proposal is an important step in the right direction, but it does not go far enough. Suggesting a range for 2014 targets does not guarantee that motorists will be protected from the risk of higher ethanol blends. We encourage the EPA to act quickly to finalize specific targets that help protect drivers nationwide.
"The vast majority of cars on the roads today are not designed to run on gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol. While ethanol has the potential to support the economy and reduce the reliance on fossil fuels, it is irresponsible to mandate more ethanol than cars can safely use."
More than 90 percent of the vehicles on the road today are not approved by manufacturers to use E15, including most 2001-2013 models. E15 is only approved for use by automakers in flex-fuel engines, 2001 and newer Porsches, and selected 2012 and newer vehicles where it is clearly specified in the owner's manual. While new models increasingly can use E15 gasoline, previous makes and models were never designed to use the fuel. It will still take at least another decade before the bulk of the fleet will be E15 compatible given that the average vehicle remains in use for more than 11 years.
AAA Urges Regulators to Put Consumers First When Examining the Renewable Fuels Standard
July 23rd, 2013 by AAA
Bob Darbelnet Will Testify Regarding E15 Gasoline to Congressional Subcommittee
Additional Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2013) – AAA President & CEO Bob Darbelnet will testify today to a Congressional subcommittee that the EPA should consider whether target volumes to the Renewable Fuels Standard can be met without putting consumers at risk.
"I would urge Congress to keep American consumers front of mind when reviewing the RFS requirements for 2014," continued Darbelnet. "If the only way to meet the RFS requirement is to introduce E15 gasoline before consumers are educated and consensus is reached on which vehicles can safely use the fuel, then the RFS should be modified."
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Energy and Power is conducting the hearing to examine the Renewable Fuels Standard, a program created under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a renewable fuel volume mandate. AAA has urged regulators and the industry to stop the sale of E15 gasoline until motorists are better protected due to the strong likelihood of consumer confusion and the potential for voided warranties and vehicle damage.
"The number of states where E15 is sold has doubled in recent months despite continuing evidence that drivers are not aware of the fuel and could be unknowingly putting their cars in jeopardy," continued Darbelnet. "AAA is not opposed to either ethanol or the RFS, but we remain very concerned with the way that E15 has been brought to market and is being sold to consumers."
The subcommittee hearing is scheduled for July 23 at 10:00 AM in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.
AAA believes that ethanol-blended fuels have the potential to provide motorists a clear choice at the pump that supports jobs, promotes energy independence and reduces fuel costs. Both E10 and E85 provide options for consumers at this point, and AAA would support a motorists' right to choose E15 once basic thresholds have been met regarding consumer protections. More than 95 percent of the gasoline sold in the United States is E10, which contains up to 10 percent ethanol. E85, which contains up to 85 percent ethanol, is designed for use by flex-fuel vehicles.
A AAA survey last fall found that only 12 million out of the 240 million light-duty vehicles on the roads were approved by manufacturers to use E15. Thirteen manufacturers stated that the use of E15 may void warranty coverage. AAA's automotive engineering experts believe that sustained use of E15 could result in costly problems such as accelerated engine wear and failure, fuel-system damage and false "check engine" lights in some cars. An overwhelming 95 percent of consumers surveyed by AAA were not familiar with E15, indicating a strong likelihood of consumer confusion leading to misfueling.
As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 53 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.
AAA Testifies at Senate Hearing on Gas Prices
July 16th, 2013 by AAA
(WASHINGTON, July 16, 2013) AAA's Chris Plaushin (director, federal relations) is testifying before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today during a hearing "to explore the effects of ongoing changes in domestic oil production, refining and distribution on U.S. gasoline and fuel prices." Chris Plaushin's testimony is available here.
AAA Monthly Gas Price Report: February 2013 Trends and March Outlook
February 28th, 2013 by AAA
Additional Resources
(WASHINGTON, February 28, 2013)
Highest Increase in Gas Prices to Begin Year on Record
- The national average price of gasoline has increased 49 cents per gallon since the beginning of the year, which is the highest price increase through the end of February on record. Gas prices began 2013 at $3.29 per gallon and have climbed a total of 46 days to a national average of $3.78 per gallon. The previous record through the end of February was a rise of 46 cents per gallon in 2012.
- The dramatic increase has resulted in the highest average prices ever for this time of year. The average price of gas in February was $3.65 per gallon, which was ten cents higher than the previous record for the month set in 2012. Today's national average of $3.782 per gallon is five cents higher than the average a year ago.
- "Gas prices increased at a dramatically faster pace than expected in February," said Avery Ash, AAA spokesman. "Motorists unfortunately are paying more for gasoline than ever at this time of year, and it is primarily because of a decline in refinery production and higher futures prices."
- Many refineries decreased fuel production in January and February to conduct seasonal maintenance and facility upgrades. Along with unplanned refinery issues, this has resulted in the lowest rate of crude oil processing since April 2011. Decreased production squeezes gasoline supplies, which leads to higher pump prices for motorists.
- The anticipated transition to summer-blend gasoline also has contributed to higher prices. The switchover takes place every year and is required to help meet local air quality standards. Summer-blend gasoline costs more to produce and can lead to logistical and distribution challenges.
- The sharp rise in gas prices has come despite a recent drop in the price of crude oil. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil futures are about $14 per barrel less than a year ago, which reduces the cost of refining gasoline.
Gasoline Likely to Peak at Lower Average Price than Recent Years
- AAA expects gas prices to peak at a lower national average than last year's high of $3.94 per gallon. While seasonal gas prices have recently peaked in April or May, it is possible that prices will peak even earlier this year.
- "There is a lot of uncertainty on where gas prices will go over the next few weeks, but hopefully the worst of the price spikes are behind us for now," continued Ash. "There is still refinery maintenance to be completed and most of the country must transition to summer-blend gasoline, so motorists are likely to face continued high prices in the weeks ahead."
- Despite the spike in gasoline prices, WTI crude oil has dropped almost $5 per barrel in recent weeks as a result of record-high supplies and concerns about the global economy.
- The national average price of gas has increased in March for nine years in a row, indicating that seasonal supply and demand factors for this time of year can have a significant effect on gas prices.
Gas Prices Vary by More than $1 per Gallon Across the Country
- Gas prices vary by more than a $1 per gallon between the most expensive and cheapest states. The lowest gas prices are in the Rocky Mountain region, which is supplied by refineries with access to relatively cheap crude oil. The most expensive prices in the continental U.S. are in Calif. and N.Y., which have the highest gasoline taxes in the nation.
- Approximately 60 million Americans (nearly 20 percent) today live in a state where gas prices average more than $4 a gallon. Only about eight million Americans (three percent) live in a state where gas is less than $3.50 per gallon on average.
- The five states with the highest averages today include: Hawaii ($4.37), Calif. ($4.24), Alaska ($4.02), N.Y. ($4.01) and Conn. ($3.99). The five states with the lowest averages today include: Wyo. ($3.29), Mont. ($3.29), Utah ($3.43), Idaho ($3.45) and N.M. ($3.49).
AAA CEO Urges Suspension of E15 Gasoline Sales in Testimony to Congress
February 26th, 2013 by AAA
Hearing to highlight need for consumer protections, education and additional research on E15
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2013) – AAA President & CEO Robert L. Darbelnet will testify today before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment that regulators and industry should suspend the sale of E15 gasoline until motorists are better protected. AAA will highlight the inadequate consumer protections and education efforts to date and will express support for additional testing by the National Academy of Sciences.
"Congress' decision to examine potential problems associated with the sale of E15 is encouraging news for motorists," said Darbelnet. "Most drivers are unaware of the potentially harmful effects of E15 and have not been properly educated about this new fuel entering the market."
Additional Resources
- Click here to listen to a AAA interview with Robert L. Darbelnet on E15
The hearing will examine the Environmental Protection Agency's recent decision to allow the sale of E15, a blend of gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol. The subcommittee scheduled the hearing partly in response to AAA's recent findings that E15 may cause consumer confusion, void warranties and contribute to vehicle damage.
"AAA is not opposed to ethanol, but we are against the way E15 has been introduced and sold to consumers," continued Darbelnet. "We welcome the committee's support today as AAA calls for additional impartial research and for regulators and industry to suspend the sale of E15 gasoline until motorists are properly educated and protected."
The subcommittee hearing, "Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Consumer and Technical Research Needs," is scheduled for Feb. 26 at 2:00 PM EST in 2318 Rayburn House Office Building.
A AAA survey last fall found that only 12 million out of the 240 million light-duty vehicles on the roads today are approved by manufacturers to use E15. Five manufacturers stated their warranties would not cover fuel-related claims caused by E15, and eight additional manufacturers stated that E15 did not comply with fuel requirements in owners' manuals and may void warranty coverage.
AAA's automotive engineering experts believe that sustained use of E15 could result in costly problems such as accelerated engine wear and failure, fuel-system damage and false "check engine" lights in some cars. An overwhelming 95 percent of consumers surveyed by AAA were not familiar with E15, indicating a strong likelihood of consumer confusion leading to misfueling.
Both E10 and E85 provide options for consumers at this point. Ethanol-blended fuels have the potential to support American jobs, promote American energy independence and save Americans money. More than 95 percent of the gasoline sold in the United States is E10, which contains up to 10 percent ethanol. E85, which contains up to 85 percent ethanol, is designed for use by flex-fuel vehicles.
As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 53 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.
AAA Monthly Gas Price Report: January 2013 Trends and February Outlook
January 31st, 2013 by AAA
WASHINGTON, January 31, 2013
U.S. Motorists Pay Second Highest Gas Prices on Record for January
- The national average price of gasoline in January was $3.32 per gallon, which was the second highest average on record for the month. This also represents the first monthly average below year-ago levels in six months. The highest recorded prices in January were in 2012, when the monthly average was $3.37 per gallon.
- "Gas prices in January historically are among the least expensive of the year because of lower demand and the use of winter-blend gasoline," said Avery Ash, AAA spokesman. "While few of us would claim that gas prices are cheap, at least most motorists paid a little less compared to last year."
- The national average price of gasoline increased 13 cents (4 percent) a gallon in January, which was the first monthly increase since August. Gas prices nationally have increased 14 days in a row for a total of 22 days during the month. Gas prices increased at a slower pace than in January 2012, when the national average increased 17 cents (5 percent) a gallon.
- The lowest state averages for January were in the Rockies, where relatively cheap crude oil, a glut of local gasoline supplies and limited pipeline capacity out of the region helped keep prices low. The average monthly price of gasoline in Wyo. ($2.87), Colo. ($2.91) and Utah ($2.92) were the first state monthly averages under $3 per gallon since January 2012.
- Drivers in the Northeast continue paying among the highest prices in the continental U.S. because local production and supplies still have not recovered from Hurricane Sandy. Higher than average state gasoline taxes also contribute to higher prices in the region. Motorists in N.Y. paid an average of $3.74 per gallon for the month, while the average in Conn. was $3.69 per gallon.
- Drivers in the Midwest saw the highest price increases for January as a result of rising crude oil costs in the region and decreased gasoline supplies. States with the highest monthly price increases included Minn. (33¢), Ind. (24¢), Mich. (23¢) and Ill. (23¢).
AAA Expects Gas Prices to Rise in February Due to Refinery Actions
- AAA expects the national average to increase in February due to seasonal refinery actions, but at a slower pace than in the previous two years when the average climbed by 29 cents per gallon (2012) and 27 cents per gallon (2011). Despite the expected slower overall pace, it is likely the national average will rise temporarily above year-ago levels in the coming days.
- "Gas prices are expected to rise steadily as many refineries temporarily close for scheduled turnaround maintenance and as the industry begins the complicated process of switching over to summer blends of gasoline," continued Ash. "Various summer-gasoline blends are required in many regions to meet local air quality standards, but the fuels cost more to produce and the changeover process can disrupt supplies in the spring."
- Gas prices in February increased at a quick pace over the past couple of years due to higher oil costs caused primarily by civil war in Libya (2011) and geopolitical tensions with Iran (2012). While gas prices this February are expected to increase at a slower rate, major events such as an unexpected refinery outage, increased unrest in North Africa or changes in the global economy could affect this month's forecast. The national average in February has increased nine out of the previous ten years.
- The national average should rise steadily through April or May as the switch to summer-blend gasoline continues and with an increase in demand this spring. AAA expects gas prices this spring will peak at a lower national average than last year's high of $3.94 per gallon, which occurred on April 5 and 6.
- Gasoline prices in the Northeast will remain among the highest in the country following the planned closure in February of Hess' Port Reading, N.J. refinery, which accounts for 7.5 percent of Northeast gasoline production. The closure of this refinery further reduces production in the region, which means that a larger percentage of gasoline in the heavily populated Northeast will be supplied by Gulf Coast, Midwest and overseas refineries. The reduction in refinery production places Northeastern motorists at increased risk of price spikes this year if refinery or pipeline disruptions strike the region.
Today's Gas Prices
- Today's national gas price average is $3.423 a gallon, which is 2.9 cents more than yesterday and 10.2 cents more than a week ago. Today's national average is the highest price since Nov. 25, 2012.
- Motorists nationally are paying an average of 2.7 cents per gallon less on gas than last year. This is the 27th day in a row that gas prices have been less expensive than last year.
- The five states with the highest averages today include: Hawaii ($4.11), N.Y. ($3.78), Calif. ($3.76), Conn. ($3.75) and Alaska ($3.69). The five states with the lowest averages today include: Wyo. ($2.90), Mont. ($3.01), Colo. ($3.07), Utah ($3.09) and N.M. ($3.11).
AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report is updated daily at www.FuelGaugeReport.AAA.com with average national, state and local retail prices for gasoline, diesel and E-85. Every day up to 120,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline. For more information, contact Michael Green at 202-942-2082, firstname.lastname@example.com.
AAA Monthly Gas Price Report: December 2012 Trends and January Outlook
December 31st, 2012 by AAA
WASHINGTON, December 31, 2012 –
Gas Prices in 2012 Most Expensive Year on Record
- The national average price of gasoline in 2012 was $3.60 a gallon, which is the most expensive annual average on record. The previous annual record was $3.51 a gallon set in 2011, while the third most expensive year for gas prices was 2008, when the average was $3.25 a gallon.
- "Record high gas prices have made this the most expensive year yet for motorists," said Avery Ash, AAA spokesman. "Factors as volatile as major hurricanes, refinery outages and tension in the Middle East resulted in significant frustration for people filling up their cars."
- The national average has broken a daily record high for 134 consecutive days for a total a 248 days in 2012. Motorists paid record-high gas prices on 68 percent of the days during the year.
- The highest daily national average of the year was $3.94 a gallon on April 5 and 6, while the lowest daily national average was $3.22 a gallon on Dec. 20.
- The states with the most expensive annual averages for 2012 included Hawaii ($4.31), Alaska ($4.09), Calif. ($4.03), N.Y. ($3.90) and Conn. ($3.90). The states with the cheapest annual averages included S.C. ($3.35), Mo. ($3.38), Miss. ($3.39), Tenn. ($3.40) and Okla. ($3.41).
- The highest daily statewide average of the year was $4.67 in Calif. on Oct. 9, while the lowest daily statewide average was $2.91 a gallon in South Carolina on July 3.
- The daily average for regular gasoline dropped below $3.00 per gallon in only eight states at some point during the year, while daily averages increased above $4.00 per gallon in 11 states (and Washington D.C.) at some point.
December Gas Prices Fall to Lowest Average of the Year
- Gas prices averaged $3.30 a gallon nationally in December, which was the lowest monthly average of the year.
- The national average declined 11 cents per gallon (3.25 percent) in December and declined on 22 days during the month.
- Gas prices nationally have fallen nearly 58 cents a gallon (14.96 percent) on average since September 14, the day before much of the United States began the transition to winter-blend gasoline. Gas prices have dropped as a result of decreased demand, increased supplies and the switchover to less expensive winter-blend fuels.
Fiscal Cliff Adding Uncertainty to Gas Prices in 2013
- A failure to reach a fiscal cliff deal could push the economy into a renewed recession, which would drive down gas prices as a result of decreased demand and weaker commodities prices including oil and gas. As a result of continued negotiations in Washington, predictions about gas prices in 2013 remain very uncertain.
- Even if a fiscal cliff deal is reached, AAA predicts that gas prices in 2013 will remain high, but are likely to be cheaper than in 2012 due to increased domestic crude oil production and that demand is expected to remain lower than in recent years.
- "What happens with gas prices this year will be impacted by decisions in Washington this month," continued Ash. "Yet no matter what happens in Congress, AAA is optimistic that gas prices will be less expensive than in 2012."
Today's Gas Prices (Dec. 31, 2012)
- Today's national average price of gasoline is $3.29 per gallon, which is 4.5 cents more than a week ago and 1.6 cents more than a year ago.
- The five states with the highest prices include: Hawaii ($3.99), N.Y. ($3.74), Conn. ($3.68), Calif. ($3.57) and Vt. ($3.55). The five states with the lowest prices include: Wyo. ($2.98), Colo. ($3.01), Okla. ($3.02), Utah ($3.03) and Mo. ($3.03).
AAA's average gas prices are updated daily at FuelGaugeReport.AAA.com with average national, state and local retail prices for gasoline, diesel and E-85. Every day up to 120,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.
Suspend Sale of E15 Gasoline
December 17th, 2012 by AAA
By Robert L. Darbelnet, President and CEO of AAA
Published first in The Hill on Dec. 13, 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and gasoline retailers should suspend the sale of E15 gasoline until more is done to protect consumers from the potential for costly auto damage and voided warranties.
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Research to date raises serious concerns that E15, a fuel blend consisting of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline, could cause accelerated engine wear and failure, fuel system damage and other problems such as false "check engine" lights.
The potential damage could result in costly repairs for unsuspecting consumers. This is especially tough for most motorists given that only about 40 percent of Americans have enough in savings to afford a major auto repair.
In June, the EPA approved the use of E15, and a handful of gas stations in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas have begun to sell this fuel. There is a strong likelihood that retailers will market E15 in additional states soon unless regulators take immediate action to protect consumers.
Nearly all of the gasoline sold in the United States today is E10, which contains up to ten percent ethanol, primarily produced from corn. The ethanol industry has lobbied hard to increase the amount of ethanol allowed in gasoline as a way to increase sales and help meet the Renewable Fuels Standard.
AAA's concern with E15 is not about ethanol. In fact, AAA believes that ethanol-blended fuels have the potential to save Americans money and reduce the nation's dependency on fossil fuels. The problem is that available research, including the EPA's exhaust emissions tests, is not sufficient evidence that E15 is safe to use in most vehicles.
The ethanol industry's response to reports of damage caused by E15 is that it is the most tested fuel in the EPA's history. The caveat to this assertion is that while the agency did test E15, their research focused primarily on exhaust emissions and associated components such as catalytic converters. While this research was consistent with the EPA's mission, it never fully examined whether E15 might damage engines and fuel systems.
Some of those supporting E15 admit the fuel may cause damage. For example, the Renewable Fuels Association warned retailers that some underground storage tank systems, both new and used, exhibited reduced levels of safety and performance when exposed to E15. In addition, earlier this year the industry testified before Congress in support of legislation that proposed to give fuel producers blanket liability protections, while providing no protections to motorists. If the industry is not confident enough to take responsibility for the risks of E15, is it right that the risks be passed onto consumers?
Automakers advise they may void warranties for anyone using E15. Five manufacturers (BMW, Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen) state their warranties will not cover E15 claims. Eight additional automakers (GM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo) state that E15 does not comply with fuel requirements specified in most owners' manuals and may void warranties. It is difficult to comprehend why the EPA would choose to ignore all these warnings.
The automakers' position is understandable given that most cars were never designed for E15. Only about five percent, or 12 million of the more than 240 million light-duty vehicles on U.S. roads today, are approved by manufacturers to use the fuel. These vehicles include flex-fuel models, 2001 and newer Porsches, 2012 and newer GM vehicles and 2013 Fords. So unless you drive a Porsche or a brand new car, you could be out of luck when it comes to E15.
The only responsible action to take now is to suspend the sale of E15 until consumers are better informed and protected at the pump. AAA did not come to this decision lightly. We arrived at this recommendation only after extensively reviewing the existing research, surveying automakers and conducting a national poll finding that only five percent of Americans had heard of E15.
The simple truth is that E15 is a product not yet ready for public consumption, and government regulators have an obligation to suspend sales until these issues are addressed.
AAA recommends the EPA, fuel producers and automakers collectively develop a long-term plan that promotes public education, while implementing improved labeling and warnings at the pump. Additional research also is necessary to better understand the full consequences of using E15 in older and newer vehicles.
AAA urges regulators and the renewable fuels industry to consider the interests of consumers first by immediately suspending the sale of E15 before American motorists are left footing the bill.
AAA Monthly Gas Price Report: November 2012 Trends and December Outlook
December 3rd, 2012 by AAA
Gas Prices Drop Slowly in November to Lowest Average Since July
- The national average price of gasoline dropped 11.9 cents a gallon (3.38 percent) in November. This was the fifth monthly decline in gas prices this year, and today's national average of $3.387 a gallon is the lowest since July 12.
- "Most motorists managed to save a little money on gasoline just in time for holiday shopping," said Avery Ash, AAA spokesperson. "Prices unfortunately did not fall as quickly as most of us would have liked as a result of factors ranging from fighting in the Middle East to optimism over the 'fiscal cliff.'"
- The monthly average price of gas was $3.44 a gallon, which was the lowest monthly average since July. The national average price of gas declined for 25 days in November.
- Gas prices nationally have fallen nearly 50 cents a gallon on average since September 14, the day before much of the United States began the transition to winter-blend gasoline.
- Gas prices remain at record highs for this time of year despite recent declines. The national average has broken the daily record high on 106 consecutive days for a total of 220 days this year (65 percent).
- The average annual price of gas for 2012 will be the most expensive on record. The annual average to date is $3.63 a gallon, which is 12 cents more than the current record high set in 2011. Gas prices nationally would need to average about $2.05 a gallon through the end of the year to not break the record.
- The average price of gas in areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, including N.J., New York City and Long Island, have returned to pre-storm levels now that gas stations are receiving regular fuel shipments. Average gas prices have dropped 18 cents a gallon in N.J., 21 cents a gallon in New York City and 26 cents a gallon in Long Island from peak prices following the storm.
Gas Prices Likely to Drop through New Year's Day
- AAA predicts that the national average price of gas will slowly drop through the end of the year and average between $3.20-$3.40 a gallon by New Year's Day. To date, the lowest daily average of the year is $3.28 a gallon from Jan. 1.
- "Motorists may luck out and pay the lowest gas prices of 2012 by the time they celebrate New Year's," continued Ash. "However, there is a small chance that pump prices could rise or remain flat as a result of rising oil prices and other economic factors."
Today's Gas Prices (Dec. 3, 2012)
- Today's national average price of gasoline has slowly dropped 11 days in a row to $3.387 a gallon, which is 3.6 cents less than a week ago, but 10.7 cents more than a year ago.
- The five states with the highest prices are: Hawaii ($4.047), N.Y. ($3.863), Alaska ($3.792), Conn. ($3.782) and Calif. ($3.698). The five states with the lowest prices are: Mo. ($3.140), Texas ($3.143), S.C. ($3.154), Okla. ($3.154) and Tenn. ($3.161).
AAA's average gas prices are updated daily at FuelGaugeReport.AAA.com with average national, state and local retail prices for gasoline, diesel and E-85. Every day up to 120,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.
Gas Prices: AAA's Fuel Gauge Report | December 3, 2012
December 3rd, 2012 by AAA
(WASHINGTON, December 3, 2012) Today's national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.39. This price is four cents less expensive than one week ago and ten cents less than one month ago, but it is 11 cents more expensive than one year ago. Today's price is the highest on record for this calendar day and continues the streak of daily record prices that began on August 20.
Over the last week, prices in every state except Missouri and Kansas have fallen, led by drops in the middle of the country. While these week-over-week declines were most pronounced in Ohio (-15.4 cents), Michigan (-12.3 cents) and Indiana (-11.7 cents), these states are also three of only four where motorists today are paying more than they were on the same day last month: Indiana (+6.7 cents), Kentucky (+4.4 cents), Ohio (+2.3 cents) and Michigan (+1.3 cents).
Nationally, the largest one-week decline in pump prices was at the end of October when the national average dropped 14 cents. The largest increase during a similar seven-day period was 15 cents per gallon as prices surged higher to end February. Volatility has been more dramatic in the Midwest, where drivers have seen some of the largest price swings in the nation this year. Motorists in the region were squeezed to begin August, as prices rose some 40 cents or more per gallon in just one week, following regional production and distribution glitches. Prices in these same states had dropped about 25 cents in a week only a month earlier at the end of June.
While national retail gas prices have declined each day during the past week, crude oil prices have increased slightly, as market attention has focused on the impact of the looming U.S. fiscal cliff and the broader health of the global economy. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil breached the $90 per barrel mark during intraday trading, but ultimately settled up just 18 cents at $89.09 per barrel at the close of formal trading on the NYMEX. WTI has not settled above $90 per barrel since October 19.


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Artisan Wrought Iron Curl 12mm Portiere Rod. Portieres help keep the out the cold when used with door curtains.Available with a choice of three finials, in a traditional Wrought Iron finish.* Due to the hand crafted nature of manufacture, slight variations in size and colour may occur.* Portiere rod can be cut down using junior a junior hacksaw.* Extra rings sold in packs of 4.This product is Made to Measure/Order (See Terms and Conditions) Please allow 7 to 10 working days for manufacturer and delivery.
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Pirates 2012 Game Times and Promotions
The Pirates recently sent out a flyer to season ticket holders with game times and promotions for the 2012 season. The game schedule is more ballhawk friendly than last year in my opinion. Here's a month by month breakdown of the year.
Starting with April:
Pretty standard stuff here. A Thursday opening day at 1:35 just like last year. The only thing not to like is that April 25th game that I will not be able to attend due to work. There's not a lot of home games in April, but May makes up for it:
There are 18 home dates in May. Luckily, there is only one weekday afternoon game – on May 23rd vs the Mets. Yes, there's also that Memorial 1:35 day against the Reds, but I'm off that day, so I'll be able to go to it. Additionally, it follows a day game, so there's likely to be batting practice that day.
On to June:
There's only 9 home games during the month of June, and they are all against American League teams. One date that is different than usual is a 4:05 Saturday game against the Tigers. This is great because it means the game will end around 7 PM – which means there will likely be batting practice the next day. Since there's so very few home games during June, expect to see me in Baltimore of Cleveland during the week of the 11th.
July features another 4:05 Saturday game! That's good news. It also has a 1:35 July 4th game. That's bad for ballhawking because there's a night game the day before, making batting practice unlikely on that day. Also, an annoying 12:35 weekday game against the Cubs. Blah.
August is packed with 17 games. Most notably, the Pirates did the ballhawks a favor and scheduled August 9th and August 16th games for 4:05 instead of 12:35. Usually get away days during the week were 12:35 starts. So, August looks to be a great month.
Finally, September and October are combined here:
There's 15 dates here, with several afternoon games sprinkled throughout. Most annoyingly, the final game of the year is on Wednesday October 3rd at 12:35, meaning I likely won't be able to attend unless I take a personal day.
For those of you that love the Pirates promotions here is a run down of what you can expect to receive at the gates in 2012:
Thu 4/5 – Opening Day, Magnetic Schedule
Sat 4/7 – Fireworks
Sun 4/8 – Kids Pirates Build a Bear Doll
Fri 4/20 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 4/21 – Pirates Umbrella
Sun 4/22 – Earth Day & Kids Recycled Cap
Fri 5/4 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 5/5 – Fireworks
Sun 5/6 – Kids Ceramic Bowl
Fri 5/11 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 5/12 – Joel Hanrahan All Star Bobblehead
Sun 5/13 – Kids Neil Walker Jersey/Mom's Neil Walker Pink Jersey
Fri 5/25 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 5/26 – Fireworks
Sun 5/27 – Kids Andrew McCutchen Camo Jersey
Fri 6/8 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 6/9 – Post Game Concert
Sun 6/10 – Kids Sunglasses
Fri 6/22 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 6/23 – Replica Cap
Sun 6/24 – Kids Pirates Braided Necklace
Fri 7/6 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 7/7 – Fan Jam featuring Daughtry
Sun 7/8 – Kids Pierogi Inner Tube
Fri 7/20 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 7/21 – Fireworks
Sun 7/22 – Pirates Visor
Fri 8/10 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 8/11 – Skyblast
Sun 8/12 – Kids Back to School Lunch Bag
Fri 8/24 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 8/25 – Fireworks
Sun 8/26 – Pirates Gym Bag
Fri 9/7 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 9/8 – Fireworks
Sun 9/9 – Kids Fathead Jr Wall Decals
Fri 9/28 – Free Shirt Friday
Sat 9/29 – Skyblast / 2013 Magnetic Schedule
There you go. Your 2012 game times and promotional schedule resource.


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Aluminum Massachusetts State Blank, 18g
Model: KA092
Aluminum Massachusetts State Blank, 18g
- Height: 17.6mm (.7") tallest points
- Width: 31.5 (1.2") widest points
- Thickness: 18g
- Matte Finish
- May have a sharp edge or two due to their detail.
- Edges can be smoothed out with light grit sandpaper, a file or just thrown in the tumbler for a spell.
- Made in the USA.
- Durable yet stamps like butter!
- Requires lighter hammer strike.
- Lightweight
- Does not tarnish.
- Not for soldering, but great for riveting!
- We recommend a Sharpie or Gilders Paste to darken impressions.
- Silver Black and Liver of Sulfur are NOT recommended.
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text: A senior delegation from Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Hamad Al Mansouri, First Secretary, UAE Embassy to Egypt, visited the Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357 in Cairo yesterday to present a donation of almost half a million dirhams, raised through the 'Colour Their Lives' community initiative in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, Khaled Al Mehairbi, Etihad Airways Senior Vice President of Government and Aero-political Affairs, Ali Al Shamsi, Head of Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Hub, and Magdi Labib, Etihad Airways' General Manager in Egypt, also distributed donated blankets and shirts. Mr Al Mehairbi, who also serves as Chairman of Etihad Airways' Sports and Social Committee, said: "This donation represents the kindness and generosity of our staff, as well as the wider community in Abu Dhabi who participated in our 'Colour Their Lives' community initiative. "Together, we have been able to make a positive impact in the lives of the children who receive care at this hospital, many of whom we were delighted to meet yesterday. As the UAE flag carrier, we are pleased to reaffirm our commitment to society and give back to those in need." Donations were collected through the 'Colour Their Lives' marathon, which was held at Abu Dhabi Corniche on 31 January 2014 and saw participation in four categories: adults, children, mother and child, and children with special needs. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamdan Bin Mohamed Al Nahyan attended the race and distributed prizes to the winners, along with His Excellency Abdulla Rashed Khalaf Al Otaiba, Chairman of the Department of Transport, and His Excellency Major General Obaid Al Hairi Salem Ketbi, Deputy General Commander of Abu Dhabi Police and UAE official dignitaries. The community event was also attended by His Excellency Ihab Hammouda, the Egyptian Ambassador to the UAE, together with delegates from the Egyptian Embassy, Egyptian nationals and prominent Egyptian singer Ihab Tawfeek. Contact met Etihad Als wereldwijd opererende luchtvaartmaatschappij hebben wij natuurlijk overal ter wereld vestigingen. Lees hoe u contact kunt opnemen met uw dichtstbijzijnde Etihad-kantoor. Bekijk onze contactgegevens Feedback Als u een opmerking, compliment of klacht wilt doorgeven, of een vraag wilt stellen, klik dan hier Vind ons leuk Bezoek onze Facebookpagina! Bekijk ons Bekijk ons YouTube-kanaal! Volg ons Etihad Airways | Etihad Aanbiedingen | Etihad Help | Etihad Rewards


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Hot, hot, hot in so many ways: Prabal Gurung's Spring 2013 collection was unforgettable, and it wasn't just the sexy, flouncy dresses. The show was set inside an enormous warehouse with blacked-out windows, and unfortunately, no air circulation. On a surprisingly hot and muggy New York City day, this meant a lot of editors got an unexpected steam session. The lights finally went up, and out from the fog (a fog machine but no fans = unfortunate) came Joan Smalls, marching out in a cool white look that showcased the incredibly light possibilities of layering. Long sheer tops and dresses were worn over pants — a nod to Gurung's Nepalese roots. Even the cocktail dresses layered on wispy frills of ruffles and feathers that didn't weigh down the look; quite the opposite, these bouncy dresses were a highlight of the show. Kate Bosworth and Girls star Allison Williams sat rooted in the front, and Bosworth busily snapped pics of the looks as they went by — snapping photos of her future red-carpet looks, perhaps?
- Trends: Ruffles, sheerness, trumpet dresses, drop-waist dresses, slouchy shorts, graphic prints, monochromatic dressing.
- Colors: Black, white, burgundy, cornflower blue, red.
- Key Piece: A very cool sleeveless burgundy printed coat, the drop-waist dresses with ruffles, the sharp blazers that opened the show.
- Accessories: Crisscross ankle-strap shoes.
- Who Should Wear It: Kate Bosworth sat in the front row, and she should definitely wear the flouncy drop-waist dresses — they're perfect for her. It would be great to see Gwyneth Paltrow rock one of the pant, blazer, or sheer top looks, as she could totally pull it off.


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The South Dakota TB Control Program is responsible for conducting a contact investigation around each infectious TB case in order to identify and offer intervention to those individuals who were exposed. All TB skin tests recommended by the Department of Health to contacts will be provided free of charge to the patient. Employees in health care facilities and other employment sites who were exposed will work with their employer to receive follow-up. Contacts who reside in tribal areas may have their TB skin tests and follow-up activities offered by the local Indian Health Service.
The South Dakota TB Control Program conducts contact investigation in accordance with the guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control Program which can be reviewed at this link.


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The road to sustainable tuna aquaculture
Domesticating Atlantic Bluefin Tuna may help meet the food industry's demand for this endangered species. However, making such an endeavour sustainable is a challenging task.
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is a much sought after delicacy. Due to huge fishing pressure, tuna stocks have decreased dramatically. There are now signs of recovery, according to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. But the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) still lists the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna as endangered. So far, farming of this species in the Mediterranean area involves capturing medium-sized specimens and fattening these in farms. This still depletes the wild stocks. Now, the EU-funded project TRANSDOTT, due to be completed in September 2014, aims to establish a sustainable and commercially viable aquaculture for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. "This is the only way to reduce the pressure on the natural stocks," says project coordinator Christopher Bridges, professor of Zoology at the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, in Germany.
The project builds on several previous projects. "We have achieved a number of milestones," Bridges tells CommNet. Amongst others, project scientists developed a hormone-based method to make the fish reproduce in captivity. "We were able to keep the fingerlings, small young tuna, some of which are still alive in Spain," he says. According to Bridges, projects scientists were the first in Europe to do so. But the fish reared in captivity have not yet reached breeding age. The first ones to succeed in closing the aquaculture cycle of a tuna species were scientists at the Kinki University, in Japan. "Now they sell fingerlings around $50 [€36] per piece to grow-out farms in Japan," Bridges says.
The current project involves scaling up tuna production and making the endeavour economically viable. But project scientists still need to tackle some problems. To make the aquaculture more sustainable, "fish-based feed is replaced step-by-step by vegetable feed," says Florian Borutta, project scientist and chief scientific officer of tuna aquaculture company TunaTech. The Norwegian company Skretting specially designs pellets for feeding the tuna. However, "we get better growth rates with a combination of pellets and dead fish," Bridges adds.
Another issue is larger tuna feeding on smaller ones in the early larval stages. Added to this, alien species can be introduced as by-products of egg collection from open sea cages. What is more, because tuna see poorly and swim fast, "they collide with the walls if kept onshore in tanks," Borutta tells CommNet. Nevertheless, Bridges hopes to have the production of eggs and fingerlings commercially viable within the next few years. "We have got most things in place," he says.
One expert welcomes these efforts. "The management of the Mediterranean Atlantic Bluefin Tune stock is starting to be achieved. But surely the capture must be limited," says Wayne Hutchinson, aquaculture expert at the South Australian Research and Development Institute in West Beach, Australia. "Full-cycle aquaculture provides the possibility to relieve pressure on the wild stock and contribute to sustainability," Hutchinson tells CommNet. He regards the science-based approach and the degree of collaboration as impressive.
In Hutchinson's view problems such as cannibalism and wall collisions need to be progressed before sustainable aquaculture of propagated tuna can be realised. "The challenges are the same as those that have been experienced with propagating other tuna species," he says. Hutchinson emphasises the need to develop feeds containing less fishmeal and more ingredients from sustainable sources, such as terrestrial crops. "This is happening but will take time to optimise," he notes. Also, the fish size expected by the market is large compared to other cultured fish. "This means bigger tanks, bigger cages and greater problems handling and caring for tuna," Hutchinson adds.
But another expert is critical. "The best course of action for the Bluefin is to reduce the quotas to let the wild populations increase to some approximation of their original size," says Bruce Collette, chair of the IUCN tuna and billfish specialist group and senior scientist at the systematics laboratory of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service in Washington DC, USA. "I do not believe that Bluefin will be successfully domesticated," he says.
Collette is worried about the high volume of forage fish needed. "This is particularly true if attempts are made to raise Bluefin to sashimi size, which would bring the highest price. This could take several years of expensive feeding," Collette says. He is also concerned about environmental impact. There may be "an increase in parasitism as has occurred in the Australian ranching of the Southern Bluefin," Collette explains. Parasites might jump to migrating wild populations. Moreover, he concludes: "there is the problem of proper disposal of all the tuna's waste products without adversely impacting the local environment."
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With her penchant for boozing, smoking and swearing, Caitlin Rose is exactly what you want from your Deep South entertainer. Hailing from Nashville, Caitlin imbibes the music whilst disregarding the conservatism of the Bible belt. She makes country music with a cosmopolitan outlook, dragging the genre into the twenty-first- century with its spurs a-scraping.
With a voice capable of beautiful fragility whilst still retaining an aspect of grit, Rose's second album The Stand-In sees her sing of loss, love and drinking - all authentic Southern fare, but executed in a fashion which makes it new and refreshing. The lyrics are sardonic and confessional, talking of hitting people with "one last stone" and of "lonely people with nothing to say", in a fashion that is both hilarious and occasionally jarring in its bluntness. In tone, it is no drastic deviation from her previous LP, but the relatively juvenile whimsy to which her excellent Dead Flowers EP bore witness is long since past; this is a record from an artist with increasing maturity, wisdom and talent, and doubtless a hangover to match.
There is a more rock oriented feel to this record that is evident from the outset. The overdriven opening chords of 'No One To Call' crash in immediately, starkly announcing her progression from gentle, acoustic led ballads to full-band barnstormers, albeit with the slide guitar and Hammond Organ rooting them into familiar country territory.
Despite this sense of familiarity, The Stand In witnesses Caitlin dabbling in a few genres that are somewhat atypical of her and her band. 'Waiting On A Broken Heart' is a soulful Back To Black-era Amy Winehouse number; the stabbing, pulsating piano chords and crashing drums adding a sense of drama to her tale of love's pitfalls. Elsewhere, album closer 'Old Numbers' competently wields a touch of Weimar glamour; the blaring, jazzy horns bringing the record to a delightful finish in a similar way that 'Goodnight Ladies' did for Transformer.
Sadly, some of the tracks on The Stand In do veer rather dangerously into the centre of the road, and the album suffers as a result. 'When I'm Gone', is a particularly ambling number which lacks the flourish and charisma which is present in the majority, and the production on 'Everywhere I Go' is the only aspect it has of any particular note.
Despite this run of two poor(ish) songs, the album is largely excellent - a record bridging the gap between country music and popular music's less derided genres perfectly. Rose seems to progress with each year - her live set more focussed, her records more diverse. Somehow she manages to do this without losing the unique humour in her work - and therein lies her charm and potency as an artist.
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Saturday, 11 October 2014
Capture Your Grief 2014
Sunday, 27 July 2014
This weekend...
Sunday, 13 July 2014
Happy birthday, Isla
Saturday, 12 July 2014
Two days, two years apart
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Still numb...
Heart break...
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
It starts...
I have this app on my phone called Timehop. It shows you previous Facebook activity from the past 6 years or so, for that particular day. Obviously, I know we are heading towards Isla's birthday but nothing can really prepare you, I think.
The next couple of days of Facebook statuses from 2 years ago are going to hurt. They are going to bring back some pretty heavy memories and feelings. This is what Timehop showed me today.
This was the day my feet swelled like balloons. The mirror syndrome was starting - I was getting pre-eclampsia and Isla was dying. She had been slowly dying, really, for a couple of weeks but it was mirroring in me now. It will haunt me forever that I should have forced someone to listen to me. I'd put on 8lb in a week. 1 stone in 2 weeks. There is a tremendous amount of guilt and sadness linked to these few days in history. Why did I not realise that she wasn't kicking me? Why did I not just go to the hospital and demand to be seen? Why did I not take things more seriously?
And then my sensible head kicks in. I was naive. I was a first time mum at nearly 27 weeks. Why would anything possibly be going wrong? Things don't, do they?
I'll keep posting over the coming few days as these feelings come to the surface. It's the only thing I can do, really. I know there's much more pain to come.


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Thousands Rally in Paris for Same-Sex Marriage Bill
- At January 28, 2013
- By danmclellan
- In Marriage Equality, News, Politics
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On Sunday, the French showed their support for marriage equality as thousands gathered to rally in Paris for same-sex marriage bill. In face, police estimate that 125,000 individuals marched in the streets to show support for the same-sex marriage bill that is set to go up for debate by lawmakers this Tuesday.
The French President, François Hollande, had promised during his campaign that he would legalize gay marriage within a year of taking office. He took office back in May of 2012 and there are hopes that the bill could indeed pass and become law by this time. According to the New York Times, the bill, "redefines marriage to stipulate that it is 'contracted between two persons of different sex or of the same sex,' and the words "father" and "mother" in existing legislation are replaced by "parents." The bill also would allow married same-sex couples to adopt children."
A recent poll released by the French Institute of Public Opinion, 63 percent of the French favor same-sex marriage and 49 percent are for adoption by same-sex couples.
Passing of the bill would be monumental for marriage equality in France and would help to set a precedent for the United States and other European nations.
Read the full article by Steven Erlanger from the New York Times, here.
(Image Benjamin Girette/Associated Press)


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You may have heard at times that there are mathematicians who think that all functions are continuous. One way of explaining this is to show that all computable functions are continuous. The point not appreciated by many (even experts) is that the truth of this claim depends on what programming language we use.
Surely they are not all continuous!?
You must be thinking to yourself: how can anyone in their right mind claim that all functions are continuous – here's one that isn't:
-1 & x < 0 \\
0 & x = 0 \\
1 & x > 0
At $x=0$ the sign function jumps from $-1$ to $0$ to $1$, which is a nice discontinuity. As crazy as it seems, it makes sense to refuse to admit that $\textrm{sgn}$ is a legitimate function!
The official definition nowadays is that a function $f : A \to B$ is the same thing as a functional relation on $A \times B$. Recall that a relation $R$ on $A \times B$ is just a subset of $A \times B$. It is functional when it is
- single-valued: if $(x,y) \in R$ and $(x,z) \in R$ then $y = z$.
- total: for every $x \in A$ there is $y \in B$ such that $(x,y) \in R$.
If you are a programmer or a computer-sciency mathematician, you will probably recite the above definition when asked by a judge what a function is. Alas, your own brain secretly thinks that functions are the same thing as procedures that you can implement on your computer. Perhaps you will not admit it, but a careful psychoanalysis of your mind would reveal, among other things, that you never ever concern yourself with non-computable functions. (Note: if you are a physicst, your mind is of a different sort. I shall address your psychology on another day.)
There are no discontinuous ones
So for a moment let us shake off the prejudices of classical training and accept the following definition, which is accepted in certain brands of constructive mathematics.
Definition: A function $f : A \to B$ is a computational procedure which takes as an input $x \in A$ and yields as output a uniquely determined $y \in B$.
We have left out many details here, but the basic intuition is clear: "It ain't a function if it can't be computed". Now we return to the sign function defined above. Is it a function? In order to compute $\mathrm{sgn}(x)$, we must for any given real number $x$ discover whether it is negative, zero, or positive. So suppose we inspect the digits of $x$ for a while and discover, say, that the first billion of them are all zero. Then $\mathrm{sgn}(x)$ is either $0$ or $1$, but we cannot tell which. In fact, no finite amount of computation will guarantee that we will be able to tell whether $x=0$ or $x > 0$. Since infinite amount of computation is impossible in finite time (please do not drag in quantum computing, it does not help) the sign function cannot be computed. It is not a function!
An argument similar to the one above shows that we cannot hope to compute a function $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ at a point of discontinuity. With a more formal treatment we could prove:
Theorem: There are no discontinuous functions.
As long as we stick to functions that can actually be computed, we will never witness a discontinuity. Classicaly, there is no difference between the above theorem and
Theorem (classically equivalent form): All functions are continuous.
When constructive mathematicians says that "all functions are continuous" they have something even better in mind. They are telling you that all functions are computably continuous. This is where interesting stuff begins to happen.
They might be all continuous
To simplify the argument, let me switch from real-valued functions $\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ to something that is more readily handled in a programming language. Instead of the reals, let us consider Baire space $B$, which is the space of all infinite number sequences,
$$B = \mathbb{N} \to \mathbb{N}.$$
Programmers will recognize in $B$ the datatype of infinite streams of non-negative integers, or the total elements of type
nat -> nat. A function $f : B \to \lbrace 0,1 \rbrace$ is said to be classically continuous if the value $f(x)$ depends only on finitely many terms of the input sequence $x$. A function $f$ is computably continuous, if we can actually compute an upper bound on how many terms of $x$ are needed to determine $f(x)$. (This characterization of continuity of $f : B \to \lbrace 0,1 \rbrace$ comes from taking the product topology on $B$ and discrete topology on $\lbrace 0,1 \rbrace$.) Since we are concerned with computable continuity we shall drop the qualifier "computable" and call it just continuity.
Theorem: All functions $B \to \lbrace 0,1 \rbrace$ are continuous.
Without going into too many details, let me just state that the proof of the above theorem comes down to the following programming exercise.
Exercise: Write a program $m : (B \to \lbrace 0,1 \rbrace) \to B \to \mathbb{N}$ such that, for any $f : B \to \lbrace 0,1 \rbrace$ and $x \in B$ the value of $f(x)$ depends at most on the first $m(f)(x)$ terms of $x$. More precisely, if $M = m(f)(x)$, then for every $y \in B$, if $x_0 = y_0$, …, $x_M = y_M$ then $f(x) = f(y)$.
The program $m$ is called a modulus of continuity functional because it gives us information about how $f$ is continuous: any input $y \in B$ which agrees with $x$ in the first $m(f)(x)$ terms gives the same output $f(y)$ as does $f(x)$. Incidentally, such an $m$ is an order 3 functional.
A strategy for computing $m(f)(x)$ is clear enough: given $f$ and $x$, inspect the computation of $f(x)$ to discover how much of input $x$ is actually needed to arrive at the answer. Since the computation of $f(x)$ takes only finitely many steps, an infinite prefix of the sequence $x$ will suffice.
Let us write $m$ in a real programming language. How can we do that? The trick is rather obvious, once you think of it. Instead of computing $f(x)$, we compute $f(y)$ where $y$ is special: it gives the same answers as $x$ but it also records the highest index $n$ which was fed to it. In ocaml we get something like this:
let m f x = let k = ref 0 in let y n = (k := max !k n; x n) in f y ; !k
Function $y$ behaves like $x$, except that it stores in the reference $k$ the highest value of $n$ for which $y n$ has been computed so far. To compute $m(f)(x)$ we evaluate $f y$. After it returns, we look at $k$ to see how many terms $f$ used.
Another possibility is to use exceptions instead of mutable store. This time, we feed $f$ a $y$ which behaves like $x$, except that if $f$ attempts to compute $y n$ for $n \geq k$, we throw an exception. Here $k$ is a variable parameter. First we try to compute $f y$ with $k = 0$. If we get an exception, we catch it and try $k = 1$. As long as we keep getting exceptions, we increase the value of $k$. At some point no exception happens and we know that $f$ looked only at those values $y n$ for which $n \leq k$. The code in ocaml is this:
exception Abort let m f x = let rec search k = try let y n = (if n < k then x n else raise Abort) in f y ; k with Abort \to search (k+1) in search 0
We now have two solutions, one using mutable store, another using exceptions. Could we use some other feature instead? Yes, we could program $m$ using continuations, which I leave as an exercise.
An interesting question comes to mind: which programming features, apart from the ones we mentioned above, allow us to program $m$? In terms of Haskell, the same question is which monads allow us to program $m$. Can we do it without any extra features and use just "pure" functional programming?
If by pure functional programming we understand a functional programming language with natural numbers, booleans and recusive definitions, also known as PCF, the answer is no. The proof of this uses denotational semantics and domain theory, and I will not go into it now. You may entertain yourself by trying and failing to define $m$ in pure Haskell or ML, i.e., no side effects, no exceptions, no mutable store, no parallelism, no monads.
As far as I know, nobody has studied systematically which programming features allow us to program $m$. So I pose it as a question:
What can be said about those programming features X for which PCF+X causes all functions to be computably continuous?
We know mutable store, exceptions and continuations give us continuity of all functions. Some other candidates to think about are: parallelism, non-determinism, communication channels, timeouts (interrupting computations that take too long) and unqouting (disassembling the code at run-time).
Type II Computability
Very likely "Type 2 Computability" experts are lurking around. This comment is for them. In Type 2 Computability we do not work with a programming language but directly with (Type 2) Turing machines. There is a well-known proof that in this setting the modulus of continuity $m$ is computable. The proof uses the fact that functions $B \to \lbrace 0,1 \rbrace$ are represented in such a way that the value of $m(f)(x)$ can be read off the tape directly.
Type II Turing machines are not special. They are just another programming language in disguise. In comparison with pure functional programming, a Type II Turing machine can do the following special thing: it can do a thing for a while, and if it takes too long, it just stops doing it and does something else instead. The programming feature that this corresponds to is timeout, which works as follows: $\mathtt{timeout}\, k\, x\, y$ evaluates $x$ for at most $k$ steps. If $x$ evaluates successfully within $k$ steps, its value is returned. If the evaluation of $x$ is interrupted, $y$ is evaluated instead. I have heard John Longley claim that Type II Turing machines are equivalent to PCF+timeout+catch (where "catch" is a form of local exceptions), but I think the question was never settled. It would be interesting to know, because then we could replace arguments using Turing machines with source code written in ML+timeout+catch.
Is there a lesson?
The lesson is for those "experts" who "know" that all reasonable models of computation are equivalent to Turing machines. This is true if one looks just at functions from $\mathbb{N}$ to $\mathbb{N}$. However, at higher types, such as the type of our function $m$, questions of representation become important, and it does matter which model of computation is used.


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AthleticsMuskingum dedicates new athletic facilities
On September 13, 2007, we dedicated our new 14,000-square-foot athletic complex, including the Cooper Wing, Kalnow Training Center, Jones Players' Lounge, and the Sherman Gateway to Sherman Field.
These state-of-the-art spaces provide our students with a varsity football locker center, a freshman football locker center, a players' lounge, a modern rehabilitation facility, therapeutic immersion pools, racquetball courts, meeting rooms, and a new gateway to Sherman Field.
These premier educational facilities support our student athletes and their excellence on and off the field.
Sandra and William Cooper
Muskingum College Board of Trustees member William A. "Cannonball" Cooper, Class of 1961, was a football All-American and a member of the senior men's honorary. He played for the San Francisco 49ers and was the first Ohio Athletic Conference player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Mr. Cooper holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Santa Clara University and is President of Cooper and Company, a California real estate firm.
Sandra "Sonie" Cooper, Class of 1961, was a class officer; Freshman, Homecoming and May Queen; and a member of the international organization for Elementary Education majors. She has served as a volunteer for Hospice and the Ming Quong – Eastfield Junior Auxiliary in Santa Clara County.
Kristin and Carl Kalnow
Muskingum College Board of Trustees member Carl Kalnow graduated from Muskingum in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He played both varsity soccer and baseball while at Muskingum. Mr. Kalnow serves as a private equity manager and bond underwriter for the national firm of Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC. He serves on the boards of the Cincinnati Art Museum and The Kiski School.
Kristin "Kris" Kalnow is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she majored in Special Education. Mrs. Kalnow serves on the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati Zoo. She is especially interested in The Cheetah Conservation Fund which focuses on strategies for cheetah conservation in their natural habitat.
Nancie and Martin Jones
Martin Jones, Class of 1951, graduated cum laude with a major in biology and played defensive guard on Coach Sherman's 1949 and 1950 conference championship teams.
Dr. Jones graduated from medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. He served as Chief of Medicine and Chief of Staff at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, and set up mid-Michigan's first hemo-dialysis program. He was appointed Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He was Ingham County's outstanding physician in 1986 and is a member of the Sparrow Hospital Hall of Fame.
Nancie Orr Jones, Class of 1953, earned a master's degree in child development and taught until 1999.
The Cooper Wing and the Kalnow Training Center include:
- Varsity football locker center
- Freshman football locker center
- The Jones players' lounge
- Sherman Gateway
- Racquetball courts
- Modern rehabilitation facility
- Therapeutic immersion pools
- Taping rooms
- Video room
- Equipment issue room
IN THE PHOTO: Carl Kalnow (left) and William Cooper shake hands at the dedication, while Sandra Cooper looks on.


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Web icons don't die, they just get auctioned away.
Forget e-Bay. Auctions for dot-com bombs are 2001's premier flea market events.
What's more, souvenirs emblazoned with deceased e-trepeneur logos like Webvan, Kozmo and Pets.com have become hot new advertising collectibles.
There's a fellow in Virginia who's turned buying up bright orange scooters from kaput delivery service Kozmo into a more profitable enterprise than Kozmo ever was.
Of course, it could be argued that aside from their logos, most e-failures were just wannabe brands. You be the judge.


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By: Alison Zeidman
Full disclosure: The members of this duo were interviewed separately because Greg Maughan was busy prepping for Duofest and running our dearly beloved Philly Improv Theater, and Michael McFarland was busy with moving, starting a new job, getting married in the near future, and other grown-up things. I've Frankensteined their answers together here, and you can just use your mind thoughts to picture the two of 'em sittin' 'round a table, gabbin' 'bout 'prov and maybe sharin' some snacks.
Alison Zeidman: How did you two meet?
Greg Maughan: Mike and I met for the first time in a workshop taught by Matt Holmes in 2005, and afterwards we sat down to talk about an improv group Mike was trying to start. Flash forward a few months and things came together to form a group called Industrial.
AZ: And then how did you decide to form your duo?
Michael McFarland: I moved to New York from Philadelphia about six or seven years ago, and then Jonathan Pitss and I, who runs the Chicago Improv Festival, stayed at Greg's house during some improv festival in Philadelphia. I think it was during Duofest. And I was like screaming at Greg and drunkenly demanding that he get me food, and Jonathan was like "hey, you guys should do a duo," and about six months later we decided to do it.
AZ: How long have you been performing as your duo?
GM: Just over a year, although we have performed together for just about 7 years at this point in various groups.
AZ: Where did the name "Michael Loves Greg" come from?
MM: I guess I always threaten to have sex with Greg, and I don't want it to be…I want him to think it came from a place of love and not just lust. And we also thought on another side of it, after that, that it's fun to explore the concept of love. Like the name's open for interpretation: Does Greg love me back? Or am I just obsessed with him? What kind of love do I have for him? Is it as a brother, is it as a friend, is it as a lover? Am I deranged and think I love him but I really just want to get with him? It could be a lot of different things. It's just a fun concept, and we like to explore the word "love" through our shows.
AZ: Do you perform a specific format?
GM: Not really. We tend to ask the audience for something they love, then maybe interview the person we get the suggestion from a little bit… and then promptly forget everything and just launch into a show. If there's any underlying format it's probably that Mike pushes to places he knows I'll be uncomfortable with and then I get to deal with them.
AZ: Greg, what do you think are Mike's greatest strengths as a performer?
GM: Mike is just naturally funny–he's the type of guy you can point at and say "be funny!" and he'll actually say something funny. He's also really relentless, he just keeps coming at you in a scene and building the stakes or increasing the tension. It's really easy to play with him onstage, because if I'm not having a great scene he can always turn it around.
AZ: And Mike, what do you like about Greg as an improviser?
MM: Greg is constantly aware of what my state is and what I'm doing, and if I'm not doing it he'll do it. If there's something that needs to be done in the scene and I'm not doing it for some reason or not feeling up to it, he does it. And if I'm exra energetic he'll lay back and let that extra energy come out of me and then respond to it, and justify it.
AZ: What do you think makes you two work well as a duo?
GM: Honestly, I think it's just a lot of shared history and trust between us. You have to trust that your scene partner is going to make you look good, and then you have to know your partner so you can tee things up for them. We can do both those things. We're also very different players. I'm more of a slow burn, and less obvious. Mike likes to put it all out there. It's a nice ying and yang.
MM: I think it's a very honest show. I think that we both try and really be as honest as we can in our improv. I use a lot of personal life experiences to guide what my characters do, and I think that Greg does that as well. I also think Greg's [personality is] a little bit more reserved, just in general, and a little bit more clean-cut and kind of wholesome, and I'm very gregarious; I like to talk about everything, and be very even like, shocking on purpose. So I think onstage it's really fun to see the contrast of those two personalities, where we'll always find a common bond for our characters. It's fun to see two different perspectives be in the same situation onstage.
AZ: What do you like and/or dislike about performing with a duo, as opposed to a team?
GM: Well, I think it's the same answer for like and dislike: the challenge. When you've got a duo you are in every scene and you have to carry the show. It's really exciting when it's working, but it's torture when it isn't.
MM: Performing with a duo is really great because as a performer, I love stage time, and I love to be out there. And when you have six or eight people you have to share the stage with them, which is just what you do, but with two people you're in every scene. I'm a big attention whore and it's just a huge rush to be up there and have every scene involve you. It's also easier to organize with one person.
AZ: Can you tell me a favorite moment you've had as a duo, onstage or off?
GM: Last summer Mike and I got pretty drunk at the Baltimore Improv Festival and he started begging me to take him to a strip club–actually a whole area of strip clubs just off the inner Harbor called "The Block." He had just recently gotten engaged, and I have never set foot inside a strip club… so I didn't want to go, and kept giving him drinks at the bar we were visiting until I knew the clubs were all closed. Then we got in a cab and went down there. It was a madhouse. People were everywhere milling around in the street, and there were probably a hundred cops in the three blocks just pushing everyone towards the bus stops, parking lots, etc.
MM: I think we actually just got sandwiches and went back to our hotel room.
AZ: And to close, what are you most looking forward to and/or least looking forward to about Duofest?
GM: Well I'm most looking forward to our show, of course! I'm also looking forward to seeing a lot of friends from all over the country and having the time to hang out with them. Festivals are kind of like weekend-long parties and that is always a lot of fun. But I am certainly not looking forward to the lack of sleep… that will be rough come Monday.
MM: Duofest is great because the audiences are so enthusiastic. And it's really fun because most of the duos are very close friends, and there's a really nice bond between all of the groups in general.
See Michael Loves Greg in Duofest at the Shubin Theatre on Friday, June 8th at 7 pm. Get advance tickets (or full weekend passes) online.