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06/03/2013, Miles River / St. Michaels, MD
My goal was to pull out of the slip by 10:00 a.m. to head over to St. Michaels, but of course the only reason to set goals is because you like to listen to them blow past you. The odds of that were immediately shot when we stayed up drinking wine until well after midnight with our friends Joel and Antonia - who are probably sailing with us next weekend. To minimize time packing , we bought a foot-long sandwich from Harris Teeter for lunch and then grabbed some snacks, figuring we would eat on shore.
This was the first hot weekend we've had and were drenched by the time we had everything stowed away. With a little hustle we were able to get half the things I wanted to do Saturday morning done and pulled out at 12:15 - not too bad.
The winds heading out of the West River were really light. We were burning up and Bailey - our dog - wasn't doing much better. The thought did cross my mind that we might end up in Annapolis or back at the dock. We motored out into where the West River meets the Bay and the promised winds picked up. Pretty soon we were cruising over six knots and had our routine down pretty well. Meredith manned the high side, Bailey the low. We rounded Bloody Point Lighthouse and started making our way up Eastern Bay in a little more than two hours. We had almost forgotten about how hot it was until we turned north to get around Rich Neck and Tilghman Point. Between the land blocking the breeze a little and running downwind, we were quickly reminded of the heat. Meredith and Bailey retreated to the shade of the bow and I cranked the engine. We motored about 20 minutes or so until the wind picked up and allowed us to sail right up to where the Miles River narrows north of St. Michaels.
I wanted to anchor in Fogg Cove, but knew it wouldn't be likely pulling in at 5:15 - made it about 30 miles in five hours, not bad. The water was a lot thinner than my charts suggested and anchoring would have been tight - I would assume you need to get there the weekend before The Crab Claw opens and never leave to get a good spot. We anchored out in the Miles River - twice. My first spot, while closer, was a tad too close to our neighbor and I didn't want to start the weekend by making them mad. After all, having a red-hulled sailboat not only makes it easy for friends to find you, it also is easy for others to remember you.
Anchor firmly set, we began the process of taking Bailey to the bathroom. Me in the dinghy and Meredith passing the outboard. It wasn't pretty, but we got it done. I loaded up Bailey and off we went. Bailey has a special way of showing you his displeasure at situations - it usually involves peeing in your lap. My lap unavailable, he decided my foot would work just as well. By the time we made it to the town dock, Bailey didn't need a bathroom break but I figured we could both use a walk - and Meredith said she would have appetizers and drinks ready in 30 minutes so I wasn't in a rush.
Peter and Judy from the marina happened to be in St. Michaels and saw us pulling in (see perks of having a red sailboat). They were nice enough to join us for a Dark & Stormy. Neither of us are huge rum fans, but the Gosling Black Seal, Ginger Beer and lime hit the spot after a day in the sun. Peter and Judy were grilling on their boat and Meredith and I were heading into town.
It was Meredith's first dinghy ride - and it showed. She executed a very nice swan dive into the dinghy and maybe flashed the neighbors in the 30 seconds it took to pile in and crank the outboard. We loved walking around St. Michaels even though all the shops had closed for the night, which I was kind of glad about. We decided to try Gina's Cafe (601 Talbot) for dinner. We had some fresh guacamole with homemade chips followed by a seared tuna taco with ginger and a spicy shrimp taco. For dessert we opted for a slice of peanut butter pie instead of walking back to the ice cream shop.
Back on the boat, Meredith did some reading while I poured myself a glass of wine and lounged in the cockpit looking at all the stars - I also fell asleep in the cockpit and woke up when I spilled a cup of wine on myself.
I got up before Meredith on Sunday - a rarity because she usually wakes up with the sun when we're on the boat - and took Bailey out. She joined us on shore and explored a little more while I went for a quick run. St. Michaels really is a great town, but breakfast options are slim - something everyone else at anchor must have known because they all headed home right after waking up. We ended up grabbing breakfast at Sweetie's - a local cupcake/cookie shop. The breakfast was actually really good (breakfast croissant and bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy) and the cinnamon bun even better.
We headed back around 10:30. I'm not very good at relaxing when other people are at the helm while the motor is running, but Mere motored us out of the anchorage and raised the sails while I admired a couple gorgeous boats, including a nice Hylas 54. The wind died down when we got in the Bay proper and the engine came back on. We did get to finish on a high note when the wind picked back up allowing us to sail into the West River.
It was a great weekend. We've been having so much fun sailing that it's time to spend some quality time at dock tackling a few boat projects, but hopefully they won't take too long so we can get back out there soon to explore more of the Bay.
So, our firsts? First long sail with Bailey. First time to St. Michaels. First time anchoring out. First dinghy ride for Meredith. First time Meredith "slept in" on the boat. First time Meredith raised / lowered the sails solo. First shower on the boat, which will be followed by my first time buying water purification tablets.
|Sailing On Board Cordelia
05/26/2013, Chesapeake Bay
I was a little worried about getting Meredith's parents back on the boat after the fiasco that was Friday. I was also a little worried about getting Meredith back out there. Everyone seemed in good spirits, however, as we packed the stuffed baby bellpepeprs, chicken salad on mini-croissants and lemon bars in to the cooler.
The temps were perfect and the winds had significantly died down. To a steady 14 knots with gusts up to 18. We stowed everything on Cordelia and met some friends a little after noon - who brought really great homemade whiskey sours - and fell in line with a parade of boats heading out of the West River. The boat in front of us put a reef in their main, so I figured I would do the same. We raised the sails, fell off the wind and had probably the best sail I've ever had, period. It made Friday seem like a distant memory.
Everything from fast, racing J-Boats to comfy, slow-moving comfortable cruisers were blanketing the Bay. There were more sailboats than I had ever seen. And, when there are that many boats out there, it's hard to not get a tad competitive as you trim the sails to squeeze every tenth of a knot of speed out of the wind. We flew up the Bay on a single port tack, adjusting course to get a close-up view of the tankers anchored out waiting for the pilot to drive them into Baltimore and then tightening the sails for a quick reach past the Severn and under the Bay Bridge before tacking back to do it all again.
We made it to the Bridge in 3 hours and back even faster - breaking 8 knots according to the GPS, outrunning several boats in the process.
The conditions were just right and the company was perfect. We were out long enough to enjoy a lot of food, a couple cocktails and plenty of time lounging on the bow, in the cockpit and there might have even been a nap on one of the settees. We've found that one of the most important things to a successful sailing trip is finding people who are adventurous and willing to try anything or pitch in when needed. That was certainly the case this weekend. Everyone took a turn at the wheel - which gave me some time to just enjoy the sites, and also gave me a few gray hairs depending on the captain.
I hated to drop the sails and fire up the engine - which did start, you see, Sunday really was the polar opposite of Friday. We pulled into our slip, turned on the radio and had a couple drinks. I think everyone was a little hesitant to leave when the sun went down.
|Sailing On Board Cordelia
05/24/2013, West River
The in-laws were in town for a Memorial Day weekend full of sailing and Meredith and I both took off Friday afternoon to take them, so dang it, we were going.
The weather wasn't great, in fact, it was downright lousy. Much too cold for late May. Much too windy for sailing. And overcast. All in all, a crummy combo for an enjoyable day on the water. We knew it going out there and the gale warning confirmed it. But, like I said, we were determined. Once at the marina, Donna told us to be careful because the wind and tides were blowing the water out of the Bay and with our deep draft, that's not a good thing. The batteries sounded weak when we cranked the engine. So, we're now up to about five strikes for the day.
Unlike previous days when I was trying to avoid rotten weather so Meredith would still love sailing on Cordelia, we decided to go for it.
Here's how the relatively short sail down the West River went: Steady winds of at least 18-20 knots, gusts to 30; heeling about 20 degrees under a jib set to spill a lot of air; Meredith's mother was sitting on the cockpit floor; and I'm sure her father thought it was a miracle we hadn't died on some previous outing.
Once we got back near Chalk Point, I sailed us into South Creek so we could have enough room heading out to furl the jib.
I turned the key, held the glow plug, and... nothing. The battery was dead, the wind was coming directly down the creek so we couldn't sail out. And then, just for the trifecta of bad, we ran aground.
Meredith called TowBoatUS and about an hour later Captain Bob from Annapolis did an outstanding job pulling us of the bar and getting us back to the marina. Since the wind was so strong, we had to tie off to the T-Dock in front of Bob and Sandy. We threw the fenders off the side and by this time David had come to help catch the lines as we approached the dock. I jumped off to tie the stern line and in the process - to add injury to insult - whacked my head pretty good on the head of a poorly placed 8 inch nail driven into the piling. I'm afraid a tetanus shot might be in my future...
This, for the record, was the first time I've ever worn pants to go sailing. Clearly that is the reason for all of this bad luck.
The one redeeming part of our Friday adventure (aside from a new flag) was that everyone else was smart enough to stay home so we didn't have too many witnesses at the marina - and Capt. Bob complimented me on how calm and collected I was. The mild concussion thanks to the nail might have helped.
I'm not sure about everyone else, but I sure needed a drink. We headed over to Pirate's Cove for a quick bite and some liquid medicine to lessen the sting of a bad day - and the growing lump on my forehead. What we got was possibly one of the weekend's highlights. Shortly after we sat down in the bar, a "band" started playing. I put band in quotations because Melanie & Friends was really just two people playing the keyboard and the saxophone occasionally. Our expectations were low, but once they started the dance floor was packed as they sang everything from Prince to Patsy Cline. Everyone had a great time - even if you were only people watching, or trying to figure out who had on a toupee - and even a pretty bad day on the boat is better than a good afternoon at the office.
|Sailing On Board Cordelia
05/20/2013, West River
And a forecast for 80 degrees, sun and good winds - Sailor's Delight.
Meredith and I were excited to take Cordelia out last Wednesday to watch the races on the West River. She filled our Thermos with a batch of mint lemonade vodka drinks (we found the recipe on Ketel One's Facebook page) while I checked the weather one last time before we headed to the docks. The evening wind forecast had me a little concerned, not because it wouldn't be manageable, but because it would have been better for the boats racing than those of us just observing with a drink in hand.
The forecast was right on two of the three predictions - the predicted 15 knot winds with gusts up to 25 were more in the range of non-existent with gusts up to 6 knots. The warm temps and sun were spot on. Despite the fluky, light winds, we raised the sails and did some drifting while we watched the tail end of the races limp across the finish line. We gave up on sailing, watched an amazing sunset from the cockpit and were really upset we left our phones (which is why this blog has no photos, sorry).
We eventually lowered the sails and motored back to our slip with a few minutes of twilight left. Bob and Sandy were sitting out in their cockpit so the pressure was on for a nice docking since we had an audience. All went pretty well, I got everything stowed and Meredith poured us two more drinks. We headed over to the Sea Eagle and likely overstayed our welcome (sorry about that) before heading home and crashing.
Meredith's parents are coming to town this weekend to visit - and see the boat in the water. The last time they visited was in February and they had the same reaction we had when we first saw Cordelia. We're praying for some great weather so we can spend the weekend exploring the Bay instead of the art museums in DC.
|Boat Drinks & Nautical Nosh
Have a safe trip and see you in August.
05/13/2013, Rhode River
We headed out to Cordelia Friday afternoon with really only two goals - Meredith wanted to even out her tan, since the temperatures have still been on the chilly side, our tans end somewhere around our wrists and ankles, and we wanted to grill. We can't grill onboard at the marina so we knew anchoring or catching a mooring ball would be in our futures. I'm rusty at the former and so inexperienced in the latter we could just say I've never done it.
Since we were playing it by ear, we took Bailey in case we decided to spend the night.
We had a relaxing sail using just the jib in about 12 knots of wind up the West River and into the Rhode. We (by we I mean I) did some gybes and decided to drop anchor between Camp Letts and Flat Island - or some other mystery island not on my chartplotter - away from all the boats clustered on the opposite side of the river. This was the first time I had anchored a boat in years - at least since college when I'd go fishing in the Gulf on my uncle's boat - but it was fairly uneventful and the anchor caught hold on the first try.
We did a little reading and took in the sights. This, to Meredith, was what boating equated to in her mind: Relaxing, Grilling, Laying Out. All that other stuff (oil changes, waxing, fight sails in 25 knot winds, cleaning, emptying the holding tank) was simply unnecessary and obviously my responsibility as the one who really wanted to get a boat in the first place. A family of ducks kept stopping by for a free meal throughout the evening and the highlight was watching a bald eagle catch a fish about 20 yards off our stern. Can't get more 'Merican than that!!
We grilled dinner. It was a multi-cultural experience - a little Mexican (chicken fajitas), a little Korean (we used lettuce instead of tortillas), Southern (fresh corn on the cobb), and Hawaiian (grilled pineapple for dessert). Bailey's favorite part of the sail - or really life in general - is watching us cook or eat and hoping we drop or share. We did both so he was pretty happy.
It was getting dark so we fired up the engine and pulled up the anchor. Luckily Meredith didn't get a picture of me huffing and puffing up on the bow trying to get the anchor loose. Wrestling the anchor out of the thick, black mud was really the perfect activity for a pair of Chubbies (the raddest shorts known to man).
Since the engine was on, the wind was at our nose, it was dark and late, we motored back to Chalk Point where we decided to spend the night on the boat while watching the thunderstorms roll through.
True to tradition, Meredith woke us up at the crack of dawn. We walked Bailey, said good morning to Bob and Sandy and since the thunderstorms from Friday night were still lingering on Saturday headed off to find breakfast. We had decided to eat in D.C. when we made possibly the best decision of the weekend and stopped at Countryside Deli (just off of 4 in Lothian)- they will see a lot of us. I had a Western Omelet with grilled vegetables, sausage and cheese - not the frozen, diced, flavorless stuff you find in a lot of omelets. Meredith had the Country Fried Steak and eggs with the best sausage gravy I've ever had.
The winds Sunday were howling. I would have been fine sailing, but I didn't feel like fighting to get in and out of the slip. Besides, Meredith seems to love Cordelia. Why risk messing that up by going out in crummy conditions. I also had a couple projects to take care of and she still wanted to get some sun.
It was a pretty perfect weekend and we're hoping to get out there Wednesday night to watch the West River Races from the water.
|Sailing On Board Cordelia
Very nice Nick!!!
Can't wait for y'all to visit and go for a sail this summer.
05/10/2013, West River, Galesville
This time I wasn't stuck at work late, but we did get stuck in traffic and it was almost sunset when we got to the marina. There were two sailboats limping back to their slips with deflated sails. It seems the wind vanished with the rain.
Deciding to cut our losses for sailing, John, Taylor and I pumped up the dinghy and headed over to Thursday's. We had a pretty good dinner of cod sandwiches and steamed shrimp, a few drinks, and saw a first for us all - a guy wearing a leather jacket with deck shoes. The bartender did last call at 9:00 - again, so maybe the 10:00 closing on their website is only for the summer.
We hopped back in the dinghy and poked back to the marina through the darkness. The wake from our 5 horsepower Mercury were the only ripples on the water. After storing the dinghy and outboard, we had one last drink in the cockpit before heading back to D.C.
We didn't get to take Cordelia out, but just getting out of the city and on the water - in any form - is worth the drive.
Meredith and I are going to try and sneak out there this afternoon since the weather calls for temps creeping into the 80s.
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Klinik für Neurologie und Brain Imaging Center, Goethe Universitat Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2 16, 60528, Frankfurt, Deutschland
Nervenarzt 85:701-7. 2014..This article summarizes the insights from neuroimaging on physiological speech production and also on the pathomechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease and developmental stuttering. ..
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Brain Imaging Center, Department of Neurology, Theodor Stern Kai 7, Frankfurt, Germany
Brain 132:2747-60. 2009..These findings show that late repair of neurodevelopmental stuttering follows the principles of contralateral and perianomalous reorganization...
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On Thursday night I attended a screening of the documentary Tyson, set to be released later this spring. The film is an intimate look at famed boxer Mike Tyson. Tyson talks candidly throughout the film about the public events and personal relationships that have made up his life.
Viewers remember both the acclaim and fanfare Tyson achieved as a prizefighter and the media attention he received for his rape conviction, marriage to actress Robin Givens, and biting of Evander Holyfield's ear. As a talented and controversial figure, Tyson has managed to grab our attention with every jab in the ring and poor decision outside of it.
In this film, filmmaker Jame Toback brings together all of the obsession and spotlight into a condensed focus on the former boxing star. Toback allows Tyson to tell his story as he chooses, to speak for as long as he wishes about a topic, and to apologize or explain wherever he deems necessary. The film, in this way, is markedly simple in its concept and construction. It grants Tyson a voice and a medium to give his side of things.
In fact, Tyson's voice is the only one we hear in the documentary at all. In a discussion after the film's airing, Toback addressed some of the production decisions and issues he considered. He acknowledged that interviews with members of Tyson's entourage, such as outspoken promoter Don King, may have provided some compelling quotations and insights. But ultimately Toback wanted to keep the focus tightly and sharply on the protagonist.
The only other person that Toback says he really considered including on screen was himself. Toback and Tyson's relationship dates back many years. Toback revealed that the two have bonded over their addictive personalities and destructive decisions. Ultimately, Toback seems to have determined that since Tyson's voice was so familiar, and his comments so intriguing in their own right, that this story was best told by the man alone.
Now 42, Tyson appears to be back on track. The film follows him chronologically, showing his rises and falls, his successes and failures, his best days and his worst. It's Tyson's free verse speaking style and brotherly tone that elicits some compassion from the audience. Toback said that when the film ran at Cannes the crowd gave Tyson and Toback a ten-minute ovation afterward. That's testimony to the power of Tyson's words; he makes you believe in him again.
In some ways, Toback's decision was a relatively easy one. Once he decided to make this film, and got Tyson on board with the project, he turned to old video to help paint the picture. The film is full of scenes from old boxing matches, news footage from Tyson's arrest, television interviews, and shots of those who surrounded Tyson at one time or another. Without having to go back and interview those involved in these moments, Toback runs the footage to introduce the topics at hand before returning time and again to Tyson for his comments and reflections.
Unlike other documentarians, Toback doesn't have to do much to frame the story. Because Tyson is so honest and revealing, the director says his job wasn't that difficult. He hoped that from just a short mention of an event or person would itself stir up enough old emotions in the boxer that Tyson would speak without prodding. He says he even stood as far away from the lens as possible in order to avoid distracting Tyson, but probably also to resist the urge to intervene and comfort Tyson at times when he had visible difficulty speaking about a subject.
Toback explicitly relies on the information and prior judgments and skepticism that his audience attaches to Tyson. What Toback does a remarkable job of is showing Tyson's side to this tale without outwardly trying to convince you that Tyson should be forgiven or heralded. The most powerful moments of the film are actually the instances when Tyson admits that he was wrong and made foolish mistakes and decisions.
For much of the film, you find yourself so engaged in Tyson's tale because it feels like a personal conversation. He's seen seated on a couch in a rented condo, his gloves off and his emotions unguarded. You walk away from this film recognizing that an emotional struggle accompanied every match Tyson ever engaged in. He may not win you over with his story but , like at his last bout in 2005, he's going to go down swinging. And that's why you may find yourself cheering for him again at movie's end.


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Okay, last CF before I go on holiday:
- Owl Movement: They had one of their tees on 'The War At Home', which I've never seen before, but whether the show sucks or not that's pretty cool. See a few pics at their Flickr. They also said that they've sold out of the featured design, but there was a chance you could get it at Urban Outfitters, do UO often sell tees from indie labels? I was under the impression that they did a lot of in-house stuff that was often influenced by the indie crowd.
- Wrongwroks: I really like the tees they've been doing recently and the Kate Moss tee is no exception, they're in demand, limited edition, and a few are available on their site.
- Bean Dip Clothing: Being a favourite of HYA does get you certain privileges, one being that I'll take a total topic departure and mention your seriously nice Vans high top sneaker collaboration with Logan Real (is that a person or a company?). Unfortunately I couldn't tell you if they're on sale yet, but the related hoodie certainly is.
- Replicant Gear: Anyone that might reference Blade Runner in the name of their store can't be all bad. Some pretty cool designs in this Spreadshirt powered store.
- Brookyln Industries: Get 10% of their Designs We Love range with the coupon code 'LOVEBKI'. Also, how great is this track jacket?
- Only NY Lives:Not too many designs on sale at this newly launched site, but I like what I see, especially the design employing the New Yorker's font.


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One of the hardest things to balance as I work to maintain my 100lb weight loss is the desire to indulge in the food I used to eat as a kid with my family. I decided to make picadillo (a ground beef dish) that I was actually never a huge fan of when I was younger. But since I never learned to cook this, I called my mom to get instructions for another meal in my "Recipes My Mom Was Too Busy To Teach Me" series.
Cuban Ground Beef (Picadillo)
-2lbs lean ground beef
-1 small potato
-3 garlic cloves
-1/2 bell pepper
-1 large onion
- 1/3 cup olives
-1/3 cup raisins
-1 can tomato sauce
-salt & pepper to taste
1. Take your potato and cut it into small, 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Take your onion and pepper and chop them into small, equal pieces. Separate. Mince the garlic and separate.
3. Take your potato and sautee it until they are almost done, about 15 minutes.
4. Collect your olives and set aside.
5. Measure out your raisins and set aside.
6. Check that all of your ingredients are together. Open the can of tomato sauce.
7. Put oil in a large pan and cook your beef on high heat. Cook well through, until no more pink remains and the meat is done. Season well while it is cooking.
8. Add in your onions, cook for a few minutes. Then, add in the peppers and cook for another few minutes. Finally, add in the garlic and cook.
9. Finally, add in the can of tomato sauce, your raisins, olives and cooked potato chunks. Cook everything together for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Once it's done, plate and serve with cooked rice.
When I made this, I had a six friends over for a dinner party. The picadillo turned out really well and everyone loved it. I actually ended up making too much, so I gave some away for people to take home and froze some myself for later. This is a classic Cuban dish and was really delicious. However, next time I would like to try making this with ground turkey or chicken to make it healthier. I might even add in more random veggies for fun.
*Recipe from my mom, who got it from my grandmother.


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Has anybody tried the Marathon XR 26x2.25 tire on either the LHT or the Rivendell Atlantis? If so, how about fenders as well?
BTW, I'm aware of the official max tire sizes per Surly and Rivendell's websites. But I've put a 2.1" on a Long Haul Trucker and there was plenty of room to spare. I spoke to Rivendell the other day, and the fella on the phone didn't know off the top of his head what the max tire size is now.
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Don't miss "The Unspoken Conversation that has become the Talk of the Nation", Thursday April 19th from 6:00p.m.-7:15p.m. at the NCCU Turner Law School.
Attorney Timothy J. Peterkin will be the moderator. Professor Irving Joyner, Attorney Warren Ballentine, Dean Gary Brown, Mr. Garry Morgan, Mr. Chio Sheppard, and panelist from NCA&T, WSSU, FSU and ECSU will discuss the intersection between race, crime and discrimination in America.
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Match report: Manchester City Ladies 1-1 Villa Ladies
Villa Ladies picked up a point at Man City Ladies on the final day - but they will feel frustrated not to have collected all three.
After back-to-back defeats, the lime-green girls forced the game on to the home team, attacking at every opportunity.
Winger Emma Follis was in sparkling form and proved to be the catalyst for the stirring performance.
It was level at the break although the away side should have been ahead, Follis seeing a shot brilliantly saved after a typical pacey run while Dani Petrovic and Jade Richards were both denied with fizzing headers and Chloe Jones saw a vicious strike fly just over.
Typical, after all that dominance, Man City Ladies took the lead against the run of play, a header bobbling in at the back post after sloppy defending by Joe Hunt's side.
But Villa Ladies response was instant, Carly Davies - with her first touch - firing home after a great ball through from the composed and classy Richards.
The away team still had chances to win the game.
Maddy Cusack bent an effort wide, Richards hit the bar from a corner and Follis, Davies and Jones had long range efforts saved by the agile keeper.
Boss Hunt said: "The team was very good.
"After Tuesday I knew they'd respond and put a good performance in.
"We should've won the game comfortably. We had plenty of chances to win but were denied by the keeper or the woodwork.
"We didn't deserve to go a goal down but sometimes you don't get what you deserve.
"Our response to going behind was terrific. We peppered their goal and committed players forward at every opportunity.
"Fair play to Carly too. She was thrown on to get us something and did within 10 seconds.
"Our midfield three were very good, Katy's experience was invaluable. She patrolled the areas in front of Dani and Jade which allowed Maddy and Abbeyleigh to get closer to Chloe.
"Emma was outstanding. She is playing with confidence at the moment so it's a shame the season has finished.
"A sixth placed finish is not what we targeted at the start of the season. We've fallen below where we should be.
"We've dropped points all season when we should've won the games.
"But these experiences will make us stronger for next season.
"Remember, though, that we have brought the League Cup to Villa Park so it hasn't been a bad season."
VILLA LADIES: Walsh, Cooper (Davies), Lowe, Moran, Petrovic, Richards, Follis, Stringer, Jones, Cusack, Fergusson (Merrick). Subs not used - Merritt, Crackle, Courtney.
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Feb. 14, 2012
Sophomore sprinter Kathryn Murphy (Novato, CA/Marin Catholic HS) of the UCLA women's swimming & diving team was selected as the UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week for Feb. 6-12.
Murphy had a huge meet against USC over the weekend. She first anchored the 200 medley relay that swam a season-best by over one second and improved upon their NCAA B cut time. Her split of 22.04 was the fastest anchor split of anybody swimming in the event. Murphy then won the 50 freestyle with a new school, facility and meet record time of 22.45. She broke a school record that had stood since 2002. That was a lifetime-best swim for the sophomore and an NCAA B cut mark that will make NCAAs. She followed that swim up with a second-place finish in the 100 freestyle and then capped off her day as the No. 1 swimmer in the 200 free relay that defeated USC. She split 22.69 on the opening leg and helped the Bruins set a new school, meet and facility record of 1:30.43. The school record had stood since 2001. That time was a season-best and improved NCAA B cut time for the Bruins.
This is Murphy's first UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week honor of the season and of her career.
Also nominated: Tori Anthony, W. Track & Field; Olivia Courtney, Gymnastics; Weston Dunlap, M. Volleyball; Alec Faldermeyer, M. Track & Field; Rebekah Gardner, W. Basketball; Emma Ivory-Ganja, W. Diving; Lazeric Jones, M. Basketball; Erynne Lee, W. Golf; Matt Pinizzotto, M. Golf; Dani Yudin, Softball.


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Originally written as a ballet with music by Richard Rodgers and choreography by George Balanchine, and used in Rodgers and Hart's 1936 Broadway musical comedy On Your Toes, "Slaughter..." has had a bit of a life span. It was reprised in 1948 by Gene Kelly & Vera-Ellen (watch below), and again in the early fifties on television.
I know it because Mick Ronson used it for both the title & title cut on his debut solo album in 1974 just after the Spiders From Mars broke up. A curious uneven album, it includes both some incredible moments ("Only After Dark") and some real head scratchers ("Love Me Tender"). Click here for a fantastically rare promo film for the Ronson release. The artwork & photography for the album was done by New Yorker Leee Black Childers.
Mick Ronson - Slaughter On Tenth Avenue:
Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
4 comments:
- Bryan said...
The Ronson track doesn't seem to work.
And, damn -- what a great clip for the Rodgers. You could practically have a whole blog just for his great NYC songs and their many renditions.
- August 21, 2009 at 5:18 PM
- Bryan said...
Sorry about that -- the Ronson worked after I refreshed.
- August 21, 2009 at 5:21 PM
- Karate Boogaloo said...
Glad you liked the post Bryan. Wish I could have put up that promo video for the Ronson album too.
- August 21, 2009 at 6:47 PM
- Nine said...
Fabulous, Mick is one in my soul...thank you!
- August 22, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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It's so hard to get all the housecleaning done when you have so much other stuff going on. For you busy ladies who like going out and doing stuff instead of staying home and doing stuff, these iron shoes are just for you. Press your party clothes, and then put 'em on. If ironing isn't your thing, there are also sewing machine shoes and broom shoes.
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Hey guys and gals, my name is Edward. I am 21 yrs old. I am a degenerate poker player who quit his job while completely broke to chase a girl from Seattle to Kansas. I discovered that she is very violent, and I ended up in jail after attempting to defend myself. Once my legal trouble was settled I had no choice but to beg my parents for a flight ticket and come home.
Now I am home at my parents house and I want to run away from this entire situation. I previously was living in Seattle dealing cards at a small casino. Now I shudder at the thought of going back to work for casinos. They are infiltrated with the most incoherent low-life's I have ever witnessed.
My plan is to gather some clothes, food, and sleeping supplies and hop on my bicycle and head to Reno, NV(approx. 570 miles). I would like to find some work in Reno and a place to stay for awhile. Although my spirits are bright and I maintain a positive attitude I must say my situation is on the brink of desperation(admittedly, by choice).
Anyways.. I came here to ask for advice. I am not an experienced bicycle rider. I bought a Marin Muirwoods a few years ago and have gone on some short rides, but I have very little bicycle knowledge. I came here to ask what you all think I should know to be as prepared as possible. Things such as what to bring, what route to take, where I can camp out safely, etc. would be very helpful. If anyone has an empty couch or shower along my way I may be able to offer some sort of labor or be greatly indebted.
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North County: new chefs, décor, menus
Six restaurants serve up something fresh for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a prime night for dining out. If you're puzzling for a place to dine in North County tonight, these six spots have something new on the table.
Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 827-2500 or
Sheraton Carlsbad has remodeled its dining room with new booths, installed a mahogany-lined roof over its heated patio and given its menu a San Sebastián twist. Chef Robert Carr's month-old menu reflects the Spanish region's focus on local produce and seafood, grilling and light sauces with a spicy pop. Check out the Basque Eggs, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Lamb Meatballs, Charred Octopus, Shrimp a la Plancha or Crispy Salmon with Valencia paella with a house-made sangria or something from the 100-wine list. On April 4, a new tapas menu will launch, with live music and San Sebastian-style small plates Thursday nights through September. And from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, check out Street Fare. Diners can visit food stations on the veranda serving up small plates from a different region of the world (or the U.S.) each month. Cost is $25 for six tasting tickets.
Bellamy's Restaurant
417 W. Grand Ave., Escondido. (760) 747-5000 or
Tango on Grand was sold and renamed Bellamy's last fall. New owner Brian Bonar recruited French Master Chef Patrick Ponsaty from Loews Coronado Resort to revamp the menu and serve as corporate chef for the family's Escondido wedding spot, The Ranch at Bandy Canyon. Since Jan. 7, Ponsaty has worked with Bellamy's chef Mike Reidy on a French-inspired menu. Manager Trevor Da Costa recommends Ponsaty's Lacquered Sea Bass, Squid Ink Risotto, Veal Cheeks and Monkfish, as well as new desserts Cherry Vanilla Custard and Saffron Panna Cotta. Five-course "His" and "Hers" menus ($75 each) are being served tonight for Valentine's Day.
Paon Restaurant & Wine Bar
2975 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad. (760) 729-7377,
The 4-year-old Carlsbad Village restaurant has quietly risen to the top of diners' "best of" lists, thanks to chef David Gallardo's high-end French/California cuisine. Co-owner Mayur Pavagadhi says sales are soaring and his recession-proof diners don't flinch at paying $80 for a caviar appetizer, $43 for New Zealand Cervina venison or $42 for dry-aged Angus filet mignon. Thanks to its wine shop next door, Paon has an 850-label wine list with 150 new wines tested each month. For winter, there's an expanded lobster menu and some new dishes using gourmet cheeses. Pavagadhi and partner Steve Barr also have something else brewing a block away. They've shut down their casual seafood eatery Catch Carlsbad and it will soon reopen as 38 Degrees, a gastropub with local beers on tap, burgers and more.
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe. (858) 756-1131,
The 90-year-old inn's restaurant is open during a $12 million revamp (finishing in July), and new executive chef Todd Allison (formerly of the now-shuttered Anthology supper club in Little Italy) has been making over the menu with his "upscale casual" take on classics. Some of his favorite dishes are a stacked arugula salad, prawn risotto, pan-roasted rockfish with chorizo and local shellfish in a saffron broth, New York strip steak topped with melt-in-your-mouth braised short ribs, barbecued ocean trout and a top-selling house-made mac 'n' cheese. Allison said the restaurant's dining rooms will be refreshed, a private dining room is being added and the seating areas will be adjusted for better traffic flow. He's experimenting this spring with new appetizers and dishes to get a firm feel for Rancho Santa Fe's eclectic dining crowd -- a mix of affluent locals who eat out a lot, tourists staying at local hotels, and more budget-conscious coastal residents who drive in for a casual meal (often with kids in tow). That's why the diverse menu has $8 glasses of wine and child-friendly dishes, as well as high-end seafood, steaks and bottles of wine.


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It's quite interesting how differently people can measure success. I believe many people would say that making loads of money must be a sign of success. Others might think making a famous game must be a sign of success.
I personally think that success should be measured like belt ranks in martial arts. If somebody has a black belt, it doesn't mean that he is a better fighter than somebody with a green belt. Having a black belt means this guy has finished certain steps and trained so long that he now carries a black belt. Black belt cannot be compared with another guy. It's only compared to person's own past.
When I produced very simple puzzle game Highpiled in 21 hours, I was really pleased with it. For me that was a success. Somebody might think that's not a big deal, and somebody else might think that's a great thing. For me other's opinions on whether it's a success or not really doesn't matter: for me it's success and period. Seeing the game featured in PCZone strengthened this feeling.
It's okay to compare your results with others – that's one part of the fun. It's good to check out how well others are doing and get inspired by them. That's perfectly fine. Comparison to others is good when it inspires you and makes you reach your own goals. But even then, you should measure success from your point-of-view alone.
It's like in martial arts. If you see a black belt guy doing a nice kick, take that as an inspiration and make your goal to do a similar (or better) kick. Whether the black belt guy can do the kick or not shouldn't say anything about your success. Only by comparing what you do today with what you've done past you can tell about success. When you've expanded your own limits and reached your own goals – you can say you are successful.


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¡Viva México!
A Mexican fiesta is a great alternative to a summer barbecue. Shop these festive spots for the real deal.
CASA MEXICANA. Among Deep Ellum's club-kid clothing stores and live-music venues sits Casa Mexicana, one of the best places to buy Talavera pottery for your patio. Talavera is named for the Spanish city from which it came, but the name is now associated with any type of brightly painted Mexican clay. Casa Mexicana also specializes in handmade Mexican folk art imported from every region in Mexico. Craftsmen in Oaxacan villages transform copal trees into brightly painted wood sculptures, including cats, pigs, and, our favorite, mermaids. On one wall hang hundreds of wood and tin crosses, as well as mirrors adorned with milagros, small tin figures of hands, feet, and hearts. For your coffee table, Casa Mexicana stocks books on Mexican culture, crafts, and design. Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. 2616 Elm St. 214-747-7227. www.casamexicanafolkart.com.
JERRY'S SUPERMARKET. Bring a friend and turn your visit to this grocery-store chain into a cultural adventure. Start with the snack aisle, where you'll find packs of Abanico's, a brand of subtly sweet waffle cookies—the perfect addition to an after-dinner bowl of cinnamon ice cream. Next, pick up a few bottles of Barritos, a Mexican soft drink that comes in a variety of flavors. A bucketful of these guys on ice looks colorful and fun, and it's an inexpensive yet decorative detail. Finally, snatch up a dozen tall candles in clear glass. Nothing builds a romantic atmosphere quicker than beautiful, glowing candles—and at 99 cents a pop, they're a terrific deal. Daily, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson Ave. 214-821-5822.
LA MARIPOSA. This 26-year-old boutique in the Knox-Henderson area is as lovely as its name, "the butterfly." Year-round, La Mariposa stocks cascarones, confetti-filled eggs that children crack over each other's heads during a time of celebration. They also have piñatas from Juarez in fun shapes such as donkeys, bulls, and bride-and-groom sets. If you're having trouble making a decision, ask Raema Toney or Candy Hearne for advice. These ladies can give you tips on how to transform your living room or backyard into a festive, lively party scene. They may also suggest small keepsakes for your guests, such as Frida Kahlo matchboxes adorned with glitter and crystal beads. Once you've made your selection, everything is placed in a brown paper bag adorned with handmade, crepe paper flowers from Mexico City. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m. 2813 N. Henderson Ave. 214-826-0069.
LA POPULAR. Our food editor, Nancy Nichols, agrees: La Popular's tamales are some of the best in town. Jesse Moreno and his wife Amelia have been churning out every kind of tamale under the sun since 1984. Love potatoes? They have potato tamales. How about chicken and jalapeños? They can whip a batch of those, too. Vegetarian? No problem. We also recommend picking up some menudo, a yummy chile-based broth with tripe, which Mexicans claim can cure any hangover. Wed-Fri, 8 a.m.-7p.m.; Sat & Sun, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 4904 Columbia Ave. 214-824-7617.
MEXICAN GALLERY. Like Casa Mexicana, this West End store carries a lot of folk art, but no one can touch Mexican Gallery's selection of Frida Kahlo reproductions. The shop sells small and large reproductions, and the rich patinas add to their authentic feel—each of them looks as though it's been hanging in a smoke-filled Mexican hacienda for decades. Even if there is no fiesta in your future, you may want to venture downtown just to browse. Mon-Thu, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri & Sat, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, noon-6 p.m. West End MarketPlace, 603 Munger Ave., Ste. 213, 214-468-9131.
We asked Ciudad chef Joanne Bondy to give us her recipe for a michelada, a traditional Mexican cocktail.
• Frosted beer glass
• Ice
• Kosher salt
• 2 limes
• One beer (any Mexican beer, such as Dos Equis or Tecate, will do)
• Lace the rim of the glass with a wedge of lime
• Dip the rim in salt
• Fill the glass with ice
• Squeeze both limes and pour juice in glass
• Pour beer over ice and lime juice
• Stir and enjoy!


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On Feb 28, 2:54 pm, "Walt" <wami..._at_verizon.net> wrote:
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> > The management of nulls is a mandatory task.
> > The thread provides reasonable advice.
> > The question is "Can you improve upon it"?
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> Man,
> When I go to the web page, I'm given an "access denied". Can you tell me,
> briefly, that the topic is about?
> I figure anybody who can say "management of nulls is a mandatory task" (a
> correct statment) can sort out the pragmatic stuff from the religious cant.
You may need to register for that...Either way that board is worthless... Received on Wed Feb 28 2007 - 08:38:41 CST
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I searched the forums and found nothing on this topic. This topic is for mostly pilots and people with great knowledge of icing systems. The topic is "icing/de-icing" and my question is this: I know that pilots can turn on the anti ice switch or something like that in the cockpit in flight. But why can't they just flip that switch on the ground instead of getting de-iced by those sprayer guys (sorry again, i dont know what they are called). Thanks again to all.
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