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RICHMOND, Ky. - Tristan Archer pitched a complete game and Daniel Miles homered in his second straight contest as the Tennessee Tech baseball team (7-5) opened up Ohio Valley Conference play with a 5-1 road victory at Eastern Kentucky (3-6).
The win came behind Archer's best pitching performance of the season as the senior threw 8.2 shutout innings before finally surrendering a run with one out to go. He struck out a season-high 10 batters while allowing just six hits.
Just four EKU batters registered hits in the contest, with pinch hitter John Wilson picking up the lone Colonel RBI off a two-out double in the ninth inning.
All indications from the beginning of the game pointed toward a pitching duel, as Archer and EKU's Anthony Bazzani combined for four scoreless inning and just one hit to open play.
The Golden Eagle grabbed the winning run in the top of the fifth inning as catcher Jordan Parris roped an RBI double down the left field line, driving in Dylan Bosheers. Parris finished the day with three hits in four at-bats, two RBI, and a run scored.
Tech picked up another run in the sixth inning, using a James Abraham single to drive in Austin Wulf. They scored twice more in the seventh as Miles led off the inning with a solo home run to give the Golden Eagles a 3-0 lead. Stephens then collected an RBI on a fielder's choice to bump up the score to 4-0.
One more run in the eighth inning provided more than enough room for Archer to finish off the game as the senior showed great poise to finish off the Colonels.
The two teams will continue the OVC opening weekend with game two on Saturday at 1 p.m. CST in Richmond. The Golden Eagles will put sophomore David Hess on the bump as they look for their eighth win of the season.

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Another week of complete football madness. Lord knows who will fall from grace this week, a la the San Francisco 49ers being toppled over at the Metrodome last Sunday.
One group who we know won't be bludgeoned are the zebras. Has any sport ever been so happy to see the guys in Foot Locker jerseys throwing yellow rags around? Uh, no. If borderline calls ever were to get a free pass, this is the weekend.
In theory that will play well for the road teams, who won't fall victim to potential home team rulings (insert obligatory Packers-Seahawks mention here.) Unfortunately, our first two road teams will need more than help from the refs.
The Falcons keep rolling at home versus Carolina, a place where they capitalized on Cam Newton mistakes last season (0 TD, three picks) en route to a big midseason win. Newton tried to do too much in Week 1 against the Bucs, and last Thursday night showed more frustration than leadership when the going got tough. How will he fare when trying to keep up with Matt Ryan and the Falcons' track-meet offense? #CARvsATL
If you're expecting Buffalo to fall on its face, think again. Believe it or not, Ryan Fitzpatrick has not had as bad a season as his reputation merits. In fact, on third down Fitzmagic has racked up a sterling 115.5 passer rating. The Pats have allowed opposing quarterbacks two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 107.3 rating on the all-important down. That said, I think Wes Welker proves last week was no fluke and makes a big catch when the Aaron Hernandez-less Pats need it. #NEvsBUF
The jury is out on Matt Stafford's return from injury, but irrespective of that, we're calling for the Lions' disappointing season to continue. Christian Ponder continues his smart, if not spectacular play, while the Vikings defense comes up clutch in spots like it did against San Francisco. I feel a disturbance in the Force regarding a key penalty call in this game. #MINvsDET
Yes, we're predicting a safety. But beyond that, look for Ben Tate to get some late work in this game and hammer Tennessee's front in part to make up for his costly fumble that allowed the Broncos to hang around in a game they had no business hanging around in last week. Houston will stay atop our NFL.com Power Rankings for another week. #TENvsHOU
San Diego gets a road win that few are expecting after last week's big loss to the Falcons. While Jamaal Charles should find some running lanes at Arrowhead on Sunday, he's not playing the New Orleans front seven this time around. Give Charles 91 yards and a touch, but it won't be enough. Kansas City still has defensive kinks it must work out, particularly in the secondary. Opposing quarterbacks are posting a 114.3 passer rating with eight touchdowns and just one pick against the Chiefs in 2012. #SDvsKC
Remember in the old "Star Trek" episodes how the actor you never saw on the show before -- who was always wearing a red shirt -- got whacked when they beamed down to the planet? The sacrificial lamb so to speak? Well, that's the Jets this weekend, except they are going to get taken out on their home planet. Jim Harbaugh will have his guys ready to play, while Vernon Davis should have a big day. New York is having trouble stopping the run, while their third-down defense was struggling even before Darrelle Revis got hurt; they're 32nd in the NFL. (There are 32 teams in the league.) #SFvsNYJ
Is Russell Wilson the next great thing? No. He's not even Dave Krieg yet. What he can do is not hurt the Seahawks with an awful play at the worst time. He plays smart. His teammates rally around him. He takes what the defense gives him. Football clichés? Yes, but appropriate in this case. The Hawks' secondary will be too much for Sam Bradford, who has played viably in his third year but lacks playmakers outside. Seattle continues its "win" streak. #SEAvsSTL
This game will be much closer than those who only look at the won-loss records would anticipate. Miami's front seven has played very well -- particularly against the run -- which forces Kevin Kolb to win this game. Or does it? Arizona's defense is the primary reason this club has won 10 of its past 12, specifically its ability to hold quarterbacks in check. The Cards have allowed only 10 touchdown passes and a close-to-horrific 74.8 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks over that stretch. So does Ryan Tannehill pull it out on the road? No. #MIAvsAZ
Peyton Manning is in store for a really good game. For starters, Oakland had big problems with Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers' passing attack last week, and Manning is due. The future Hall-of-Famer has admitted to some rust but at home he should be able to audibilize to favorable matchups, be it to Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker or ancillary parts like tight end Joel Dreessen, who scores this week. Steelers tight end Heath Miller was wide open on several occasions last week in Oakland. On the other side of the ball, the Raiders need a healthy Darren McFadden to run wild like he did last year in Denver. Otherwise, no chance for the Raiders on the road. #OAKvsDEN
Andy Dalton has been red hot lately, but that was against the Browns and Redskins -- the latter is giving up chunk yardage in the passing game at a historic pace. The Jaguars haven't been nearly as bad in the back four as Washington, but the issue here is a lack of pressure. With only two sacks registered so far (worst in the NFL), it's status quo for the fierce Jaguars' pass rush. Maurice Jones-Drew should find plenty of seams in a depleted defense, but it won't keep his own team's defense off the field enough. At least, not with a complementary passing attack that averages just 147.3 yards per game. #CINvsJAC
While I fully anticipate at least 80 passes to be thrown (and that might be low) at Lambeau, the Saints will not be able to keep pace. Green Bay's protection problems will not resurface as New Orleans' pass rush is hit or miss, and Aaron Rodgers will see that he simply held the ball too long in Seattle. Moreover, the Packers should get Cedric Benson involved more so as to make the defense honor the run game. Throw in a couple of Packers takeaways, and it's Green Bay all the way at home. #NOvsGB
Josh Freeman might have only thrown for 110 yards last week in Dallas, but the Redskins don't have corners like Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. Through three games, they've allowed more than 1,000 yards passing and 10 touchdowns. The saving grace here for Washington is a lack of pure weapons in the Tampa aerial attack. Vincent Jackson was a non-factor in Dallas. That said, my sense is RG3 will try to take on too much, playing right into Greg Schiano's hands. Bucs get to 2-2. #WASvsTB
Don't look for an offensive explosion in this game, although both teams will put some points up. Big Blue will surely utilize the ground game with megastar Andre Brown (not really) and "starter" Ahmad Bradshaw, especially after Kevin Gilbride's offense ran the ball so effectively in Charlotte a week ago. On that note, while the Eagles will be in this game throughout ... and Michael Vick will use his legs more, the 10 days rest will serve the road club in this NFC East battle. This should be one of the best games of Week 4, and I would be shocked by a blowout from either side. #NYGvsPHI
DeMarcus Ware gets a safety in Cowboys Stadium, in case the score catches you off guard. The Bears inability to move the ball consistently combined with poor protection will lead to some short fields for Tony Romo and the offense. Unfortunately, the Cowboys interior offensive line will get destroyed by Henry Melton and Stephen Paea, thus don't expect a barnburner in Dallas either. And yes, we mentioned Stephen Paea in the game predictions. Get excited. #CHIvsDAL
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It Takes a (Resort) Village
Once struggling, golf and ski clubs are re-branding themselves as kid-friendly camps for the whole family
What attracts this generation of wealthy second-home buyers: zip lines, kids clubs and grilled cheese sandwiches.
For decades focused on golf, skiing or hunting, today's master-planned resorts are being reimagined as fancy family camps, a trend that's helping revive a number of struggling high-end second-home communities. Developers say they're aiming to please everyone from toddlers to great-grandparents by merging luxurious trappings with amenities like bowling alleys, soda shops and video arcades. It's all designed to woo wealthy buyers on the hunt for a perfect family vacation.
"These days, you can't just offer a Jack Nicklaus golf course and instantly be successful," says Chris Fair, president of Resonance Consultancy, which advises developers of destination homes and resort communities.
The shift comes after several difficult years in some second-home markets. Residential resorts made up some of the hardest hit real estate during the downturn: Some residential golf communities sold lots for $1.
Meanwhile, interest in kid-focused activities has boomed. There's a "child-centricity" in families that didn't exist in previous generations, says Jon Last, president of Sports & Leisure Research Group, which provides customized research to marketing professionals. Fathers have nearly tripled the amount of time they spend with children, from 2.5 hours a week in 1965 to 7.3 hours per week in 2011, according to a recently released Pew Research report that analyzed years of time-use data. Also, as people are living longer and traveling much later in their lives, vacationing with both parents and grandchildren has become more commonplace.
The first to capitalize were luxury hotel chains like the Ritz-Carlton, which turned some of its properties into five-star playgrounds, complete with game rooms, movie nights and kids classes on everything from marine biology to pastry-making. Ritz-Carlton launched its first major kids programs in the early 1990s, and have expanded them greatly since, according a spokeswoman. "As hotels began offering more of these amenities, buyers began expecting them more when they were on vacation," says Mr. Fair.
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When it opened to members in 2000, the Yellowstone Club in Montana was touted as one of the most exclusive clubs in the country, boasting 13,600 acres with private skiing and golf, and members like Bill Gates and former Vice President Dan Quayle. It certainly remains among the more expensive: Although prices are down about 30% from their prerecession peak, according to real-estate agent Tim Murphy, home sites currently begin at $1.5 million, with single family homes starting at $3.5 million and climbing up to $26.5 million for a full ranch. In addition, owners must pay $32,000 in annual membership dues and a $300,000 refundable deposit upon joining.
In 2008, the club filed for bankruptcy protection. The following year, a group of investors bought the club for $115 million in a bankruptcy auction. One of those investors, Discovery Land Co., an Arizona-based real-estate developer that took over the club's operations in 2009, installed a bevy of family-friendly amenities, including a "20 Below" arena that includes a climbing wall, movie theater, videogame area and a diner with kid-friendly fare like grilled-cheese sandwiches. It created a club for younger children with baby sitting and installed "sugar shacks"—small cabins stocked with candy and treats—all over the mountain.
The strategy appears to be working. Last year the club added 35 members compared with 10 in 2009. By the end of the summer of 2013, it had added 45 new members to its ranks.
This year, Nick Woodman, the newly minted billionaire who founded and now is chief executive of digital-camera company GoPro, and his wife bought 34 acres along a ridgeline with a 10,000-square-foot furnished Montana-style home at the Yellowstone Club. "It was really the family-oriented nature of the club that made it a no-brainer for us," says Mr. Woodman, who has two young children. Although he declined to comment on the purchase price, people familiar with the club's real estate estimate that Mr. Woodman spent in excess of $20 million on the home and its land.
While a kid-friendly atmosphere may appeal to some buyers, it also poses a challenge for the resort: making sure that the family focus doesn't turn off a more traditional skiing and golf constituency that is used to exclusive amenities aimed at adults. At Yellowstone, the golf course doesn't have a strict dress code, and there are no tee times, giving the course a more casual feel. But that approach can sometimes backfire. Mr. Woodman says that the club's family-friendly attitude means that it often gets "a bad rap" from the skiing community for being "too easy" of a mountain. "But nobody who actually skis it thinks that," he says. The Yellowstone Club's Director of Sales Bill Collins says the club offers skiing for all levels, from beginners up to the most advanced.
Pine Creek Sporting Club, a private resort community in Okeechobee, Fla., was originally conceived around 2006 as a traditional hunting club with 23 ranch properties of 40 acres each and amenities including a clubhouse, dog kennels and shooting facilities. But by the time developers broke ground in late 2007, in the midst of the economic downturn, they decided to re-brand the property as a 2,400-acre family-centric resort with both ranch properties and smaller cabins, with hunting as just one of many activities available.
Today, the club has a swimming pool and spa, a fitness center and a 600-foot-long zip line that runs across a small lake. There are overnight camping trips and, soon, an Outdoor Pursuits center for kids. A clubhouse wall is lined with photos of member families, and a library is being converted into a game room with coolers that will stock soft drinks and juice boxes. John Reynolds, director of sales and marketing, says about 40% of members are hunters. The other 60% are attracted to the outdoorsy, family-friendly activities. Smaller cabins start at $700,000 and larger ranches, each with 40 acres, range from $2 million to $5 million. The $22,500 annual dues cover most of the amenities and activities, including overnight camping trips for kids (spa treatments, some overnight trips and restaurant meals are additional).
Earlier this year, Karin Taylor, a full-time mom from Palm Beach, Fla., bought a 5,600-square-foot home on 40 acres at Pine Creek with her husband, who runs an industrial buying group. "We really see this as where our kids will have a lot of family memories," says Ms. Taylor, who has five children ranging in age from 3 to 10. "We really weren't interested in being part of a place that didn't welcome the kids." On a recent afternoon, the kids got a hunting-dog demonstration and played in a playground area near a large tree house. Ms. Taylor says they spent about $2 million on their ranch.
At Martis Camp—a 2,177-acre resort near the north shore of Lake Tahoe that developer DMB/Highlands Group started in 2006—amenities aimed at families have helped to ramp up sales in recent years, says Brian Hull, the club's director of sales. There is a family barn that features a bowling alley, a 44-seat movie theater, a swimming area, soda fountain, indoor basketball courts and an outdoor amphitheater. A soccer field, a softball diamond and a barbecue area are nearby. And for the artistically inclined, there's a "folk school" with classes in photography and pottery.
Last year, the club sold 117 properties for $115 million, a step up from the 73 properties it sold in 2010 for $72 million. So far this year, the developer has sold 103 properties for $128 million.
BJ Jenkins, chief executive of computer security and storage company Barracuda Networks, and his wife purchased a 3,250-square-foot modern ski chalet-style home with four bedrooms at Martis Camp last year. The home has become "a gathering place for the entire family," says Mr. Jenkins, who recently had 14 family members stay at his house. "When we get there, we just relax." The couple paid about $3 million for the property, according to people familiar with Martis Camp.
As golfers have been replaced by families, developers are starting to restructure their fees. At Martis Camp, regular members pay an annual fee of $8,900 a year, but golf memberships cost $15,400. At Palmetto Bluff, a 20,000-acre club in Bluffton, S.C., developers recently introduced a lower-priced "social golf" membership at $2,500 per year that includes just 12 rounds of golf. Full-fledged golf members pay a $75,000 refundable deposit upfront, and then $5,500 per year in dues. All homeowners pay $6,650 per year in fees, which includes access to hiking trails, use of kayaks, the fitness center, bike rentals and other activities.
Some communities are also rethinking their architecture. At Yellowstone, a more contemporary look is taking hold, replacing the old mountain style log-and-stone home. The club is planning a renovation of its golf clubhouse with the architect who built the most contemporary residential house on the property—a 10,000-square-foot structure for new members Steve Taylor, a Las Vegas-based entrepreneur, and his wife, Sascha. The Taylors spent about $10 million to build their home, which has travertine floors, 25-foot-tall ceilings, and 40-foot-tall glass windows.
"Nobody else here has the percentage of glass that we do," says Mr. Taylor while sitting in his living room, which is decorated with sleek black couches and petrified, polished wood stumps from Indonesia. "It's definitely a different look for Yellowstone, but people here have been very supportive of it." Ms. Taylor says that she and her husband are looking forward to raising their daughter, Isabelle, in the club's friendly, social atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Discovery Land Co., which operates Yellowstone, has more family-centered resorts planned, including an 82-lot private golf club in Quogue, N.Y., and a 260-unit property in Millbrook, N.Y., with a golf course, equestrian center and farm.
Michael Meldman, the company's founder and chief executive, says he got the idea to focus on kids' activities from personal experience. "I became a single parent when my kids were very young and I was always trying to create fun, sporty experiences for them without a huge hassle," he says. "My philosophy is that the one thing people can't get more of is time with their families. So that's what we offer."
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Jane Kenny's letter hits the nail on the head and is one of the best letters I've read showing Democrats and their true policies. A recent VOX caller decided to challenge one statement out of the many reflected in her letter. Obviously, the caller doesn't know corporations are taxed at a rate of 35 percent which is the highest in the world. This is the reason why we are losing jobs and manufacturing firms overseas. It's true, General Electric didn't pay taxes and would rather pay lobbyists and attorneys billions of dollars developing loopholes in our tax code.
The Republicans want to reduce the tax corporations pay to 25 percent, thereby making American companies competitive but naturally President Obama and the Democrats are against this reduction, hence loss of companies overseas. Obama's MO is to point out fat cat's salaries and bonuses along with companies making exorbitant profits, etc. However, when it comes to General Electric not paying any taxes, he remains completely mute and hasn't said one word. I suppose the reason for his silence is Mr. Immelt, CEO of General Electric, is a big Obama supporter and contributes to his campaign. Also, Mr. Immelt was appointed by Obama to one of the top jobs in his cabinet. To the caller's dismay, the foregoing facts were mentioned on FOX News. All liberals should watch FOX occasionally to learn what is really happening in our country.
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This season, watch as Tahiry and Joe give things another try but forgetting to leave behind the drama that always came with their relationship. While Erica and Rich Dollaz part ways. Also, Yandi is still holding it down for Mendeecees back at home and K. Michelle is welcomed up north — or perhaps not? Find out more during the fourth season premiering Monday, October 28th at 8/7c.


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Kraftster wrote:Yeah, I was just talking the other day about the fact that there's perhaps no rooting interest with a particular character right now. I'm just sort of along for the ride. I think if anyone, I'm drawn towards rooting for Jesse. I find it very hard to support rooting for Walt. To be rooting for Walt at this point seems like either a really superficial view of the show/character or you have issues. I get that Walt/Heisenberg is a tremendous character, but so was Anton Chigurh -- that doesn't really justify rooting for them to continue to kill and terrorize (and rape in the instance of Walt).
count2infinity wrote:The issue with Walt redeeming himself is that I don't think in his eyes he's done anything over the top wrong. He's justified his murders, he's come to terms with what has happened as a result of his work, he seemed complacent and ready to just move on with this life and his new fortune. Almost the exact opposite of Jesse.
Gaucho wrote:True. I admittedly was somewhat rooting for Omar on The Wire.
DontToewsMeBro wrote:I "root" (not exactly correct here) for Walt. Jesse is too much of a loose cannon. Let's not forget he shot a guy directly in the face, so it's not as if he's the moral compass everyone on the internet makes him out to be.
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cheesesteakwithegg wrote:I always thought that Jesse would make it until the end, but Vince Gilligan has never kept a character around just because they are popular. He kills them when he feels the need.
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At first it seemed unbelievable. The news appeared on 1st April. Most thought it is just a joke. But still, there was a thin hope that maybe, maybe...
And today Microids officially announced that third part of the series will be created. And the one, the only - Benoît Sokal will be evolved.
When? As for now it is June 2010. Now it is hard time for all the fans, to have even more patients, and to wait for the next news.
And since it was announced officially, I think we could allow ourselves to open forum to Syberia 3.
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DUBLIN (Reuters) - Small tech firms are set to create up to 2,000 jobs in Ireland, following the lead of web giants like Google and Facebook, the country's investment agency said on Wednesday as nine firms announced hundreds of new positions.
The companies said they were basing their regional headquarters in Ireland because of the quality of the workforce rather than its low tax rate, which has led to criticism of the country from the U.S. Senate.
Nine firms in software development, online security and digital media announced a total of 330 jobs at a reception hosted by Prime Minister Enda Kenny.
"We are probably going to build up to about 2,000 jobs over a period of two to three years," said Barry O'Dowd, who manages a team of 12 people based in cities around the United States and Europe to attract start-ups to Ireland for the country's investment agency, the IDA.
Seventy companies have already signed up, and tax, he said, was a minor factor.
Ireland has come under severe pressure since a U.S. Senate committee investigation revealed in May that Apple had cut billions from its tax bill by declaring companies registered in Ireland as not tax resident in any country.
"The tax is certainly nice, but it's not the only reason that we are going to come here," said Lauren Vaccarello, an executive with online targeted advertising platform AdRoll, which announced the creation of 100 jobs at its new European headquarters in Dublin.
Companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter, which employ thousands of people in Dublin between them, provide an incredible talent pool for very specific skills, executives said.
"You have got such a diversity of some of the world's most prestigious blue-chip companies here that give real rocket fuel to the ecosystem," said Simon Devonshire of Wayra, a start-up accelerator owned by Spain's Telefonica, which has a centre in Dublin.
Wayra was one of hundreds of companies attending a summit of tech start-ups in Dublin, which drew 10,000 participants.
Another attraction is Ireland's size means it gives access to regulators and politicians, an advantage highlighted by the Ireland's investment agency.
"If you need access to government, feel free to call," Kenny told the nine executives. He said Ireland would cooperate on international tax reform, but that its headline 12.5 percent corporate tax rate would not change.
U.S. high-tech groups Google Inc and Microsoft Corp have cut their overseas tax rates to single digits by establishing Dublin-registered units, which they have designated as tax resident in Bermuda.
Google and Microsoft say they follow tax rules in every country where they operate. Apple has said it has paid all the tax it should have.
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Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta was awarded the Medal of Honor today for actions in Afghanistan in 2007. 60 Minutes did a profile that is well worth watching in its entirety. I don't know where we get such men, but I thank God that we do get them. (h/t Drew M.)


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Q&A: How Strat-O-Matic's Roll Of The Dice Spawned The $4B Fantasy Sports Industry
Fantasy sports is a $4 billion enterprise, encompassing millions of players and such powerhouses as ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Fantasy Sports Ventures and the NFL. But it would not be the goliath is has become without a confluence of events that included a ballplayer-turned-board game inventor named Ethan Nathan Allen, former U.S. Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, Rotisserie League Baseball founder Daniel Okrent and, in particular, a would-be pro athlete-turned-accountant named Hal Richman, the father of Strat-O-Matic, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
By Barry Janoff, Executive Editor
(Posted February 9, 2011)
Strat-O-Matic is a board game that for 50 years has not bored a diverse and devoted fan base that includes athletes, actors, politicians, Wall Street decision-makers, sportswriters and a consumer demography that spans the globe.
How Strat-O-Matic helped give birth to fantasy sports traces back to a board game created by Ethan Nathan Allen in 1941. Allen played for five Major League Baseball teams from 1926-38, with a career .300 average. A student of the game's nuances, he later became the baseball coach at Yale (1946-68), where one of his players was future President George Herbert Walker Bush. But his true legacy among gamers and sports fans was in inventing All-Star Baseball (Cadaco-Ellis), which used a spinner and cards depicting real MLB players and their batting averages as its primary content. A version still endures today.
Hal Richman was an aspiring athlete when, at the age of 11, he channeled his love of sports and math into designing a game that could combine the best aspects of both. He played All-Star Baseball as a youngster, but literally thought outside the box in seeing the potential to use the multitude of statistics beyond batting averages. He spent endless hours from his pre-teen years through his college years at Bucknell University honing and trying to perfect his vision.
The first Strat-O-Matic hit the market in 1961, produced in the basement of his parents' home. It featured a plethora of actual statistics from Major League Baseball players such as Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Brooks Robinson and Whitey Ford to drive the action. The game's legion of fans spread worldwide from Richman's home base of Glen Head, NY, where some of the most devoted fans still journey to every February to be the first to purchase each season's new set of cards. Among those who have become denizens of the Strat-O-Matic universe are Bob Costas, Spike Lee (who showed characters playing the game in his movie, Crooklyn), Drew Carey, Tim Robbins and former President George W. Bush, whose adoration of baseball came from his father.
Strat-O-Matic can also be found in the DNA of Daniel Okrent, the award-winning writer who founded Rotisserie League Baseball, the patriarch of fantasy baseball; John Dewan, founder of global sports statistics and information company STATS LLC; Trip Hawkins, the founder of Electronic Arts; and Bill James, the writer and historian who redefined the importance and gave new meaning to the value of sports statistics.
Strat-O-Matic celebrates its 50th anniversary on Feb. 12 with a day-long event at the Community Church of New York (40 East 35th Street). It features such speakers and Strat-O-Matic fans as former baseball player and current ESPN broadcaster Doug Glanville; sportscaster Bill Daughtry; and sportswriter Glenn Guzzo, author of Strat-O-Matic Fanatics: The Unlikely Success Story of a Game That Became an American Passion. It also includes a presentation from Bill Squadron, head of Bloomberg Sports, which created technology to mine the world of baseball statistical analytics, translating the information into data being used by MLB and NFL executives as well as fantasy sports players. (Full details here.)
Of course, the über guest of honor will be Hal Richman, who will oversee distribution of the first Strat-O-Matic 2011 card sets. Richman spoke with NYSportsJournalism from his home in Massachusetts.
NYSportsJournalism: What is the best thing about Strat-O-Matic reaching its 50th anniversary?
Hal Richman: It says quite a bit about the fans, baseball and the game. It's more than a board game, literally, because 50% of our sales are now for the computer version. We have a joint venture on the Internet with The Sporting News. It is similar to fantasy sports but not quite. Personally, it's a great thrill to see it reach 50. That's something I never envisioned back when I put the game together and was working to build a fan base. We've seen a lot of growth and changes over the past 50 years, which has made the game even stronger.
NYSJ: What is your involvement with the company today?
HR: If you're talking physically, I'm not at the office as much as I used to be. I used to work about 70 hours a week. Now probably 20 hours a week, though sometimes much more. I'm still involved in decision making. I'm usually the guy who votes 'No.' [Laughs.] I'm 74, so Strat-O-Matic has been part of my life for most of my life.
"We've seen a lot of growth and changes over the past 50 years, which has made Strat-O-Matic even stronger." — Hal Richman
NYSJ: The story is that the game came out of both your love of numbers and frustration at not being able to become a pro athlete.
HR: The roots of the game go back to when I was a kid and became involved in sports. I loved playing sports — baseball, basketball. But I wasn't going to become a professional athlete. When I was 10, 11 I had a game called All-Star Baseball. But it was limited [to using batting averages]. I began to think about ways to play baseball using dice and more of the statistics from real players. Later on, I went to Bucknell University [majoring in math] and became an accountant, which actually gave me more of the tools I needed to develop the game. The first Strat-O-Matic version came out in 1961. I was making the game cards in my basement, all the while trying to improve not only the game but the enjoyment level for players.
NYSJ: How did the game initially go from drawing board to mass market?
HR: The game wasn't selling well for the first few years. At that point I borrowed $5,000 from my father, which helped me to improve production and distribution. I put ads in Sports Illustrated, but not a lot of marketing [beyond that]. A big factor was that some of the people who played the game were New York sportswriters. In the 1960s there were many more newspapers in New York than today. So they played the game and they showed it to sportswriters from other cities. They basically spread the message and sold the game for us by word-of-mouth. Now, marketing has become increasingly more essential for us, as has the Internet.
NYSJ: Is word-of-mouth still your strongest marketing tool?
HR: It is in many ways. When you look at the people who play the game, and who are fans of the game, [word-of-mouth] is a pretty strong. [That includes] Bob Costas, Spike Lee, Keith Hernandez, Drew Carey, Tim Robbins, Doug Glanville, Bryant Gumble, Jon Miller, Cal Ripken Jr., Curt Schilling. The most high-profile person that I've heard who played was [former] President George W. Bush.
NYSJ: Is part of the challenge incorporating new media but still staying loyal to the roots of the game?
HR: Well, we have the board game, which continues to be important. But the board game has really run its route regarding how far you can take it. The computer games are based on, and are embellishments of, the board game. That's where we continue to improve and expand. We work with The Sporting News to build on and expand our online capabilities.
NYSJ: Where do you see Strat-O-Matic's role in what is now a $4 billion fantasy sports industry?
HR: We influenced the people who turned statistics into the fantasy sports category: Daniel Okrent, John Dewan, Trip Hawkins, Bill James and others all played Strat-O-Matic.
NYSJ: There are Strat-O-Matic football, hockey and basketball versions, but is it the history of baseball and its statistics what still drives the product?
HR: Yes. It is baseball that drives us, and it is because of the statistics. We have a new game coming out, the Strat-O-Matic Baseball Founder's Edition. It is an exact reproduction of the 1961 game, including all [80 player cards from the 1960 season]. Back then, the thinking in baseball was that the most important statistic was batting average. Power was important. But walks, on-base percentage and other statistics were not as important. But if you look at Strat-O-Matic cards — and I look at a lot of our older cards quite often — you will see that there have been many players who were significant players who did not have great batting averages. Look at Gene Tenace. In 1974 [with the Oakland A's], he had a .211 batting average. But he hit 26 home runs, had 73 runs batted in, he walked 110 times. His team won the World Series. That's a [Strat-O-Matic] card you would want. So I really feel we influenced a lot of baseball people by stressing the importance of statistics beyond batting average.
NYSJ: Any specific proof of that?
HR: A lot of baseball executives that I've met told me they played Strat-O-Matic at one time in their lives. Billy Beane [general manager of the Oakland A's] is a good example. He played Strat-O-Matic when he was a kid. I've never spoken with him, but I'm confident that consciously or subconsciously he used his experience with Strat-O-Matic when he changed the way executives looked at baseball by giving more credence to on-base percentage and other statistics that can really determine the value of players to their team.
NYSJ: There are players who, due to their personal situations, may never get into the Hall of Fame, such as Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens. Is that why Strat-O-Matic created a Baseball Heroes card set?
HR: There are a lot of players who have great statistics but are not in and may never get into the Hall of Fame. We put together a set of 117 cards of players, each based on the average of their best seven seasons. So you get Bonds, Rafael Palmeiro, Clemens, McGwire. Also players who I believe will be in the Hall of Fame but are not yet eligible: Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, Frank Thomas. And a group of players who may never get in but are at the next level: Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly, Ron Santo and others.
"I personally did not want to include players [such as Bonds, Clemens and McGwire who were linked to steroids]. But we opened up the discussion to our fans and they wanted them in the set. So they were included." — Hal Richman
NYSJ: What is your take on the steroids situation in baseball, and has that affected Strat-O-Matic at all?
HR: I was very upset by that as a fan and also as someone who has been involved with the statistics of the game for so long. Bonds, Clemens, some of the others, they hold some of the most sacred records in baseball. When it came time to put together our Baseball Heroes set, I personally did not want to include those players. But we opened up the discussion to our fans and they wanted them in the set. So they were included. We always want to listen to our fans. And with the computer and online versions, we get a lot of good ideas and input from our fans.
NYSJ: What about Pete Rose, who would be in the Hall of Fame if not for his association with gambling?
HR: If he were eligible, I would not vote Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame. He was a tremendous talent and had a tremendous career. But what he did was detrimental to the game of baseball. He is included in our Baseball Heroes set. So is 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, who was banned from baseball because of his association with the Chicago 'Black Sox' and the 1919 World Series.
NYSJ: The Negro League played a major role in the development of baseball. What type of response are you getting to the Strat-O-Matic Negro League card set that came out last year, which gives people the opportunity to have, for example, the New York Yankees' 1927 'Murderers Row' bat against Satchel Paige?
HR: A great response. I wanted to put this set together for a long time. The problem was the statistics we needed to make it work were not available. There was almost nothing. We needed the same depth [of statistics] we had for our other cards. But we were fortunate enough to have one of our players, [sportswriter] Scott Simkus, do the extensive research and find 3,000 box scores from Negro League games. He then went through the box scores to compile an extensive amount of information. So we had all the information, all the statistics, we needed to put together a great set of cards. There were many tremendous players in the Negro League who never got the recognition they deserved. Who never were given the opportunity to play Major League Baseball. There are players everyone knows — Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, 'Cool Papa' Bell — but there are more than 100 great players in the set. So that was important for us but, I believe, important to the history of baseball.
NYSJ: Did any of the men who played in the Negro League get to play the Strat-O-Matic version?
HR: Unfortunately all but a few were deceased when the game came out. But there was one player, Art Pennington, who played in the 1940s, who lives in Iowa. After the set came out, Scott went to visit him and they played the game. Scott told me that was a great experience.
NYSJ: Who is your favorite player of all-time?
HR: Joe DiMaggio. But as far as Strat-O-Matic, the greatest card we ever had was by far the Barry Bonds 2001 card [included in the 2002 game]. That year he hit 73 home runs and he had all those other great statistics that we look for [including 177 walks, .863 slugging percentage, .515 on base percentage]. In 2002, on the first day the new set was available, we created a six-foot version of the Bonds card and put it on display for the people who came to our headquarters to purchase the set. We still have that card. But I'm so angry with him that I keep it hidden in a back room.
NYSJ: What do you think about the big bash being held for the 50th anniversary?
HR: Honestly, I never like to be the center of attention. All the honors go to the fans who have played the game and supported it and spread the word over the past 50 years. It is a great moment for the company. And a great moment for the kids who learned something about baseball by playing Strat-O-Matic with their dads or their friends.
NYSJ: What are you looking forward to for Strat-O-Matic over the next 50 years?
HR: [Laughs.] I don't know who will be there. Certainly I won't be there. But the game itself will be there and will be strong. The board game will still be played. The computer version will continue to evolve in how it looks and the way fans interact with it and with each other.
"This is a great moment for the kids who learned about baseball by playing Strat-O-Matic with their dads, their friends." — Hal Richman
NYSJ: You sound as if you are as excited about the game now as when you first conceived it and put it on the market.
HR: I am. I've been doing something I love for all these years. So I have been very fortunate.


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Nate Berg is a freelance reporter and a former staff writer for CityLab. He lives in Los Angeles.
Add to the list of boogeymen and monsters under the bed another terrifying villain with which to spook your children: restrictive zoning regulations. Scared already, aren't they?
According to a new report from the Brookings Institution, being raised in an area with overly restrictive zoning controls can doom children to getting stuck in bad schools, which in turn can greatly limit their lifetime educational attainment and economic success. Of course, it's all much more complicated than that, but the report, by Jonathan Rothwell, shows how restrictive zoning can be a major factor in determining the success of students.
Rothwell analyzed the 2010 and 2011 standardized test results of more than 84,000 public schools in the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and found that lower-income students tended to attend schools with lower test scores, while middle- and higher-income students attend schools with higher test scores. Numerous studies have found these same results: poor kids tend to go to schools that have a lot of other poor kids, and those schools have lower standardized test scores.
The average low-income student attends a school that tests in the 42nd percentile – the bottom half. This compares to the average student from a middle- or high-income family whose school scores in the 61st percentile.
Next, Rothwell analyzed test scores in relation to zoning rules, and he found that neighborhoods with fewer restrictions on the types of housing that can be built tend to see more of a mix of students and test scores that are higher than schools with high concentrations of lower-income students.
Housing near higher-scoring schools tends to be more expensive, which can also be a function of zoning regulations that might limit affordable housing or multiple-unit housing. Rothwell found that homes next to well-performing schools are valued an average of 2.4 times higher than those next to poor performers. That translates into nearly $11,000 more per year to live near a school that tests well. Rothwell estimates this housing cost gap can drive housing values an average of $205,000 higher in areas near schools that test well.
"Comparing the top and bottom quartiles of regulation, more restrictive zoning is associated with a nearly 40 percentage point increase in the metropolitan housing cost gap," writes Rothwell. This tends to segregate higher-income students in higher-scoring schools and lower-income students in lower-scoring schools.
But for those metropolitan areas with fewer zoning restrictions, the impact of higher test scores has only about half as much impact on raising housing prices and values, making it easier for lower-income students to live near and attend schools where test scores are higher.
Though these results show that looser zoning restrictions create more equitable education, Rothwell cautions that merely changing an area's zoning rules won't bring about changes overnight.
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Auditions for Aiken's county-wide boys choir, Bound to Sing, will be held at the First Baptist Church of Aiken in the choir room today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The men's choir South Boundary and the youth directors are seeking boys with unchanged voices in fourth through sixth grades. The initial rehearsal and performance session began last September.
Program leaders James Bennett, Kathleen Cartledge and Bill Riehl will conduct the auditions. Bennett and Cartledge are the music ministers, respectively, of First Baptist Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Riehl serves as South Boundary's music director.
They are looking for boys with a good ear for music. Learning about sight reading and music theory are part of the project, but these are not considered prerequisites. There is no cost for the audition, but boys accepted into the choir will pay a tuition fee of $50 per semester. They will be responsible for rehearsal attendance and a simple uniform of khaki trousers and a polo shirt.
Rehearsals at First Baptist will begin on Jan. 29 from 3:50 to 5:15 p.m. and will continue each Tuesday at that time through May.
The boys will make an appearance at Hopelands Gardens on May 13 with South Boundary, concluding the performance season.
"We believe that rehearsing and performing with peers and with adults are both powerful parts of this project," Riehl said. "We expect to produce a professionally recorded CD in late May."
The first term for Bound to Sing concluded with a successful concert at First Baptist Church. The boys prepared a program of spirituals, Christmas songs, rounds and sea chanteys. They presented the program with the school choirs comprising the South Boundary Boys Choirs of Aiken County choral project. Those school choirs are the Boundary Boys from Chukker Creek Elementary School and No Boundaries from East Aiken School of the Arts.
For information, call Bill Riehl at 336-8802 or email email@example.com.
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Super Bowl notebook: LB Phillips made smart move to Denver
RIGHT CHOICE: Outside linebacker Shaun Phillips wasn't invited back to San Diego when his contract expired, so he signed with Denver. Smart move. His second choice was the Texans.
"My plan was Houston," said Phillips, who had 10 sacks this season. "Houston really wanted me, and they showed a lot of interest.
"In my mind, the two best teams in the AFC were Houston and Denver. Obviously, Houston had a bad year, but they're a really good team. It was between these two teams, and, luckily, I made the right choice."
WHAT LEGACY?: Fans and media love to speculate about what a victory or loss would mean to Peyton Manning's legacy.
"I've been asked about my legacy since I was 25 years old, which I'm not sure you can have a legacy when you are 25 years old, or even 37," Manning said. "I thought you had to be 70 to have a legacy.
"I'm not 100 percent sure what the word even means. I'm down the homestretch of my career, but I'm still in it. This has been the second chapter of my career, and it is an exciting chapter."
ELWAY CHIMES IN: John Elway, the Broncos' executive vice president of football operations, was happy to talk about Manning's legacy.
Elway was asked about the importance of Manning winning a second Super Bowl.
"I think that when people say that, they're looking for something," Elway said. "Because he had such a tremendous year, what else are you going to talk about Peyton Manning that's negative other than, `Okay, we've got to go to his legacy'?
"I don't think this game, one way or the other, affects his legacy the way that he has played. He's going to be one of the all-time greats no matter what. Legacies don't get great until you're done. That's when people start talking."
MESSAGE TO MANNING: Elway won his two Super Bowl rings in the last two years of his career with Denver. At 38, he was the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Getting Manning in orange was the hallmark of Elway's early tenure as a front-office executive.
"I just tried to show him what the Broncos are all about," Elway said. "I think he was still in shock that he'd gotten released by Indianapolis, and it was a tough situation there.
"We tried to show him what our staff was about, what we had to offer, the ability for us to be able to blend our offense to what he was used to doing, the young guys we had on the roster and what the Rocky Mountain region was all about.
"I felt really good about our story, and I'm glad he saw it the same way."
HARVIN READY TO GO: Seattle wide receiver Percy Harvin was cleared of his concussion symptoms late last week, and Tuesday he verified that he's a full-go for the Super Bowl.
"I'm feeling fine," Harvin said. "I feel normal. I have been practicing well. I'm just happy to be here."
An offseason acquisition from Minnesota, Harvin has only appeared in two games with Seattle. When healthy, he's an electric playmaker, as evidenced by his 29 touchdowns in four seasons with the Vikings.
He said Tuesday that he has no lingering effects from the concussion, suffered in the divisional round versus New Orleans.
"I'm focusing on the things I can control," Harvin said. "I took the steps and followed the protocol and everything worked out for the best. I'm glad."
CAMERA-HAPPY: Doug Baldwin wasn't the only Seahawk with a camera Tuesday.
Fellow wide receiver Golden Tate showed up with some interesting headgear: Google Glasses and a miniature GoPro camera.
"Really I thought it would be a great idea to try to film my experience through my eyes, literally through my eyes, for the 12's," Tate said. "They've supported us all year and we appreciate it so much. I figured this would be a small way for me to give back and for the people that aren't able to make it out, they can see this. I'm looking forward to editing it out and moving forward with it."
Tate appeared to have some fun with the wild day of interviews. Marshawn Lynch, on the other hand, did not. Lynch, who avoided media for most of the season until the league threatened him with a $50,000 fine, reportedly bolted after 6½ minutes. He returned, and did a short NFL Network interview with Deion Sanders.
According to the transcript on NFL.com, Sanders asked Lynch if he was camera-shy.
The running back's reply: "I'm just about that action, boss."
TOUGH NOT TO RESPECT: The often outspoken Seattle defense has had only kind words for Denver this week.
And that's not too surprising, because it's pretty difficult to criticize the most prolific offense in league history.
"The game is so slow to Peyton (Manning) because he has seen it," said Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. "That's why he is so in control and he can take his time. I think he installed the offense, so he's definitely in control of that offense. He understands how the defense wants to attack him, and we know how he wants to attack us. That's why it's going to be such a great matchup."
Although Denver's passing attack set all the records, Seattle safety Kam Chancellor has respect for the running game, too. Knowshon Moreno and Montee Ball combined for 2,290 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns in the regular season.
"I see a physical running back, an athletic running back," Chancellor said. "I've seen (Moreno) jump over a few guys, so he's an athletic running back. Runs hard, runs behind his pads. I see an O-line that is really physical, want to push. But they all play together. They know each other well and you can tell. They play together and it's unique. I'm just ready for the challenge."
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Kory Basaraba necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 12 diseños de 5 diseñadores freelance.
Homeshowdaily.com - A year round home show.
Hey there, thanks for taking the time to look at this contest.
My name is Kory Basaraba and my company is GrowFast Marketing.
A good client of mine - Homeshow Daily - needs a new home page design for their high-traffic home improvement website... and I was hoping you could help.
This is design only (layered PSD files) - no code.
Their current site is out of date and not doing a good job of converting visitors into leads.
It's a shame to have all that traffic with no results.
You can see it here:
There's a lot of potential for you to be creative with this and make a huge difference in their business.
In addition to the prize money, my goal is that you have a good time working on this project and end up with a design you'll be proud to have in your portfolio.
For my part, I'll be here every step of the way to give you feedback and guidance on your designs.
I imagine it's a drag to slave over a design and have it ignored by the contest holder. That won't happen here.
So all I ask is that you read the specifcation carefully, do your best work - and in exchange I'll provide fast and frequent feedback to make your job easier.
I just discovered you guys here at 99designs.com and I'm excited because my company has regular work and I'm hoping to return here often if this project goes well.
The people you're designing this site for for have a problem.
They're in the middle of a home improvement project and are looking for one of two things:
1. To get ideas - For example, they are remodeling their kitchen but want to check out different counter tops and cabinets before making a decision.
In the past they would have to drive all over the city to go do different showrooms. With homeshow daily they can visit one location and see the work from several contractors in one place, saving them time, gas and energy.
2. Find a Contractor they can trust to do the work - The other problem is finding a contractor who won't rip them off.
They are ready to start but need bids from contractors and are concerned that the person they hire won't do the job right. We have hundreds of contractors in each location and use strict screening procedures that ensure our exhibitors are reliable and will get the job done.
These are upper middle class people looking for quality products to improve their home.
This not a "do it yourself" website targeted to guys with tool belts.
Traffic is mostly women, with maybe 30% men.
=> The NUMBER ONE GOAL of the design is to encourage visitors to fill out our bid request form.
Everything else is secondary.
The number 2 goal on the home page is to encourage people to learn more about Homeshow Daily and then visit a showroom.
I need design concepts and ideas for the home page:
We want...
-> Open layouts with a clear path to follow for the visitor. Not hundreds of little boxes.
-> Very clearly defined "next actions" for the visitor.
-> "Here's how this works, 1 -2 -3" on the home page is a strong guiding principle here.
-> We're looking for a modern, web 2.0 feel.
We don't want...
A site with too many boxes. For example, don't do this: http://www.remodelingbids.com/
SITES WE LIKE in similar industries...
http://www.servicelive.com - Great site, very clear and easy to follow.
http://bidabuilder.com/ - Great example of what we're looking for in a home page layout (only we don't want a huge area for contractors - this is all about the homeowner)
Example sites outside the building industry:
http://carbonite.com/ - "This layout is awesome" - Jimmi (my client)
Here are more sites we identified that have the right concept in terms of structure, layout, "feel".
On this page:
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23, 24,31,37,42
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Ok, have fun with this - let me know if you're "in" and what your questions are. I'm looking forward to seeing your designs!


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John's been posting notes here n' there to educate younger folks as to what made classic 2D animation, well...classic. Some folks, though, have a problem with what could be labeled as his curmudgeonly statements about a living "in an age when knowledge and skill is completely out of fashion". Me, I couldn't be more thankful. No matter what kind of art education you've had, you never stop learning.
I scrolled down to see an entry on Buster Keaton, which I thought was dope, because I've loved Keaton's work since childhood. In that, he stated that only the truly gifted should be
entertainers, not average folk:
Nowadays we have cartoons by people who can't draw (or write), "voice actors" by people who don't have distinct voices or acting ability, "songs" where people talk instead of sing and tell you how great they are without having to prove it to you with skill and talent.
I agree with him to a point. While it'd be great to have more Jackie Chans and Busters, I kinda like being able to see the average schlub do something that makes me laugh or causes my jaw to drop. That's what makes YouTube so great...in moderation, of course. I read further:
Is there anybody alive that couldn't write or draw Family Guy? Anyone looking at that or listening to a rap "song" can easily imagine himself with a couple weeks practice and some luck being able to be a big star.
That caught my attention, and the attention of a few others. To see where his head was at, I thought I'd make a comment:
I highly disagree with your digs at supposed lack of talent in accordance with rappers...to a degree. The majority of what's touted in the mainstream variety of rappers and/or rap groups, well, they suck ass. Putting out less than memorable, filler-saturated albums is no way to get my entertainment dollar. And that goes for the "underground" indie emcees, too.
And I fully understand that rap music (and hip-hop culture as a whole) isn't everyone's cup of tea, either.
I hear you as far as Buster goes. I've been a fan ever since I saw The Railrodder when I was a kid. We could use more folks like him nowadays.
And for the record, I totally appreciate the notes you post here. You can never learn enough.
Someone named the clownninja followed up with:
you can't dismiss a whole musical form that offhandedly...
John shot back with:
If there was any music in it I wouldn't.
Music requires a melody.
That's where I got my dander up. I'm fully alright with someone not liking rap music, but disregarding it as a form of music altogether? Yeah, I've got a problem with that.
So I responded:
"Music requires a melody."
I never saw eye-to-eye with that argument. I can't find melody in a Gene Krupa drum solo, but that's some of the finest music around, to me.
...and his response:
listen before and after the solo. You're supposed to play the whole song.
I thought about what I would say next and came with this:
"listen before and after the solo. You're supposed to play the whole song."
And I have. The drum solo happens to be my favorite part.
I can actually hum the odd rap track, even if it's based on a borrowed/re-recorded/cobbled together melody.
Does your distaste for spoken vocals extend to CW McCall and Phil Harris, or just this genre? Not tryin' to bust your balls, just curious.
I think he got angry after this...
To compare Gene Krupa's superhuman skill, talent, charisma and taste to anyone in rap is beyond arrogance. It's really stupid too.
Krupa, like all instrumentalists of the time knew that they were part of a bigger thing called music. They took their turns soloing amid the beautifully and intelligently arranged and scored melodies and rhythms.
No comparison at all with anything today.
Anita O'Day was Gene's main vocalist btw and could actually carry a tune - unlike rappers.
For a second, I was like, "did he just call me or my argument stupid?"
Gaining my composure, I responded with...
I wasn't comparing Krupa to anyone, really...I just brought him up as an example. And not that I was trying to change your mind (now THAT would be stupid), but I'm sure we can agree to disagree. I'm inspired to listen to The Drum Battle.
And I left it at that.
I don't know why I decided to dwell on this for so long, but I tend to obsess over trivial shit. I guess not seeing eye-to-eye with someone I respect affects me a lil' bit.
At any rate, I gotta say that John K.'s blog is still worth frequent visits. His wealth of knowledge makes it a must for any young animator (or illustrator, for that matter)...despite the crankiness.
Related links:
Bill Wray • William Wray (Bill and William are the same dude, but stylistically different) • ASIFA


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It may be puzzling to read stories like this about teacher shortages after a year that saw California school districts lay off thousands of teachers. Some critics have mocked this talk of teacher shortages. And there's reason to be skeptical about predictions of teacher shortages, since for years there was talk about California facing a prospective shortage of 100,000 new teachers right about now.
So is the teacher shortage talk just total bunk? Not exactly. California does face, right now, shortages in certain kinds of teachers. Highly qualified teachers who graduated in the top third of their class are in short supply. So are teachers with the skill to teach math, science and special education. One of the untold stories is that in districts such as Los Angeles Unified, elementary school teachers -- of whom there may be too many -- have borne the brunt of layoffs. The district still remains short on science and math instructors.
There's another possible teacher shortage: in the future. if public school enrollment increases as some project, the state would need to boost its production of new teachers by the end of the decade. Writes the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning in this new report:
"While student enrollment has dipped in the past few years, it is expected once again to increase by more than 230,000 students between 2009–10 and 2018–19, with the most significant growth at the elementary level. Yet California has seen a recent loss of new teachers and dramatic decreases in enrollment in preparation programs and the production of teaching credentials. As aging teachers retire, California's capacity to produce the numbers of new teachers the workforce will need has been weakened and the state may again face a shortage. Consider:
- The number of novice teachers has declined by 18,000 teachers or 50% in the last two years.
- The number of enrollees in teacher preparation programs dropped by 45%, from more than 75,000 to fewer than 45,000 between 2001-02 and 2007-08.
- The number of teaching credentials issued by institutions of higher education in California declined by 35% since 2004, from 27,000 to 17,800.
- In 2009-10, 32% of the workforce was more than 50 years old, keeping about one-third of the state's teachers on track for retirement within ten years.
Unfortunately, the state's capacity to prepare teachers has also been damaged. In response to unprecedented budget cuts, CSU, the state's largest preparer of teachers, has had to reduce enrollment, increase tuition and make adjustments in staffing. These changes have removed potential teachers from the pipeline and weakened training, monitoring and support of student teachers as they begin their careers."
Translation: the problem with cuts in the teaching profession today -- cuts that have targeted younger teachers because of union seniority rules -- is what the cuts may be doing to our supply of teachers in the future.
Since it's hard to predict the future, it's hard to know how to respond, in terms of producing teachers. But shortages should be avoided. Shortages of teachers are problematic because it means that less experienced or less effective teachers may get into the classroom. A glut isn't a bad thing, if it increases competition for jobs and thus boosts the quality of instruction. So even if the shortage of teachers arises, producing more teachers -- especially highly-qualified teachers -- should remain a priority.


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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A storm forecast to drop up to a foot or more of snow over the weekend in Northern New England was welcome news for ski lodges, snowmobilers and ski towns across the region.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A storm forecast to drop up to a foot or more of snow over the weekend in Northern New England was welcome news for ski lodges, snowmobilers and ski towns across the region.
Vermont could see 6 to 12 inches while New Hampshire was expected to get 6 inches or more. And in Maine, coastal towns could be hit with up to 14 inches and the possibility of sleet before the storm winds down Sunday.
The snow arrived as three more ski areas in Vermont and six more in Maine opened this weekend.
"We have been watching that since people first started talking about it on Monday or Tuesday," said Ethan Austin, spokesman for the Sugarloaf Ski Resort in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, which has been opened since November. "Right now it's setting up pretty well for us, so we're pretty psyched."
Vermont's snowmobile season opens Monday, and the snow forecast should be what riders need to get the season off to a good start.
"It's certainly going to help get a base on the ground," said Marcia Page of the Bayley-Hazen Road Snowmobile Club in Peacham. "I know as soon as there is snow on the ground they will start riding."
Marty's First Stop convenience store in Danville, which gets a good chunk of its business from snowmobilers, was also eager for the winter blast.
"This place can't wait to get hopping on it," said employee Carla Womble. "We make sure we have everything ready, make sure we have people and hot food that's ready to go if they want something quick and fast."
Bretton Woods Nordic Center at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire was planning to open Sunday and hoped for at least 4 inches of snow, said its director, Peter Smith. That should be enough to open up about 5 kilometers of skiing. Unlike the alpine area across the street, the Nordic center doesn't make as much snow, meaning a heavier reliance on Mother Nature.
"Right now, we'll take anything," he said.
Alanna Durkin in Augusta, Maine; Rik Stevens in Concord, N.H., and Wilson Ring in Montpelier, Vt., contributed to this report.


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As for each of the previous six editions, this year's Ras al-Khaimah Half Marathon on the northern shores of the UAE on February 15 promises fast times and fierce contests in both men's and women's races.
Five times with a sub-60 minute male winner, only strong winds last year slowed times, but resumption of normal service is expected with the exceptional fields making the winners' names harder than ever to predict. The still-standing women's World record of 65:50 was set here in 2011 by Mary Keitany, while the men's course record is 58:52 by Patrick Makau in 2009.
Whoever does top the men's rostrum – from a field of 12 sub-60 minute runners – will join an exalted list of road racing legends; Sammy Wanjiru (2007), Makau (2008-09), Geoffrey Mutai (2010), Deriba Merga (2011) and Dennis Koech (2012).
Mutai, the 2010 winner, returns knowing his victory in 59:43 helped to project him to his current status as one of the world's most successful marathon runners of the last three years. Indeed, few could have guessed that when the late Sammy Wanjiru in 2007 won the inaugural event in this quiet port city less than fifty miles from Dubai, his 59:53 clocking would become just one of 19 sub-one hour performances in the first six years of the event.
Among those attracted by that promise of training fulfilment this year is the exciting Stephen Kibet of Kenya, last year world ranked number two with 58:54. Others to consider however, with more than a dozen Kenyans featuring on the elite list, include Ezekiel Chebii, the winner in Lille last September (59:05) and Pius Maio Kirop, Berlin winner last April (59:25).
Among the Ethiopians, World Marathon bronze medallist Feyisa Lelisa, winner at Houston in 2012 (59:22), has already retained that title this year, and Getu Feleke, fourth here twelve months ago and subsequently second in the Rotterdam Marathon in 2:04:50, will likely go better.
That astonishing World record of 65:50 by Keitany in the 2011 race confirmed that the RAK organisers can all but guarantee perfect conditions when much of Europe and North America is still mired in winter weather. As a result, the women's field is also loaded with Elvan Abeylegesse of Turkey. After a relatively quiet 2011-2012, and now a mother, she is bullish about her chances of showing similar form to that which saw her win here three years ago in 67:07.
With a 66:38 PB, the fastest woman on paper for this year's race is 2009 World cross champion and 2010 World half-marathon champion Florence Kiplagat. The 25-year-old boasts great 10,000m speed (Kenyan record-holder with 30:11.53) as well as a Marathon runner's strength – she won Berlin in 2011 in 2:19:44.
Against her is World and Olympic Marathon silver medallist Priscah Jeptoo, who remarkably has never broken 70 minutes; a lopping of several minutes is long overdue. The Half-marathon is also the ideal distance for their compatriot Lucy Wangui Kabuu, another member of the sub-2:20 marathon club, who has a similar range of world-class times.
Kabuu is apparently in fine form and one to watch having won all three of the Half-marathons she's ever contested, including both the Great North Run and the Delhi Half Marathon in 2011. Another top Kenyan, 2011 World Marathon bronze medallist Sharon Cherop, is another danger.
For the Ethiopians, former track star Meselech Melkamu will be making her debut in RAK, but her win in the Frankfurt Marathon last October (2:21:01), also her debut, suggests something spectacular is possible for the second-fastest woman of all time over 10,000m.
Melkamu's team-mate Meseret Hailu is also one to watch. The 22-year-old landed a surprise win at last year's World Half Marathon Championships, then followed it two weeks later with a 2:21:09 victory at the Amsterdam Marathon.
Like Mutai, who plans to run London, many of those competing in RAK have spring Marathon ambitions, but the date is far enough ahead of the big 42km gatherings to warrant a full-out effort rather than a measured preparation race. With the Half-marathon specialists thrown in to the mix, it is little wonder that the organisers had to turn away many good athletes.
The total prize and bonus monies offered of more than $250,000 don't do any harm of course, but the RAK Half has never been easy and worthy champions are two of the few certainties.
Organisers for the IAAF
Elite entries for the Ras al-Khaimah Half-marathon (with PBs)
Stephen Kibet (KEN) 58:54
Ezekiel Chebii (KEN) 59:05
Micah Kogo (KEN) 59:07
Feyisa Lelisa (ETH) 59:22
Pius Maio Kirop (KEN) 59:25
Geoffrey Kipsang (KEN) 59:26
Geoffrey Mutai (KEN) 59:30
Joel Kimurer (KEN) 59:36
Stanley Biwott (KEN) 59:44
Daniel Chebii (KEN) 59:49
Emmanuel Mutai (KEN) 59:52
Getu Feleke (ETH) 59:56
Edwin Kipyego (KEN) 60:55
Daniel Wanjiru (KEN) 61:19
Tsegaye Mekonnen (ETH) 63:59
Yusuke Hasegawa (JPN) debut
Paul Maina Ngari (KEN) debut
Florence Kiplagat (KEN) 66:38
Lucy Wangui Kabuu (KEN) 67:04
Elvan Abeylegesse (TUR) 67:07
Rita Jeptoo (KEN) 67:08
Sharon Cherop (KEN) 67:08
Paskalia Kipkoech (KEN) 67:17
Filomena Chepchir (KEN) 68:06
Diana Chepkemoi (KEN) 68:08
Feyse Tadese Boru (ETH) 68:44
Meseret Hailu (ETH) 68:55
Ashu Kasim (ETH) 70:05
Priscah Jeptoo (KEN) 70:26
Meselech Melkamu (ETH) 70:25+


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 178 diseños de 48 diseñadores freelance.
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Around me people succeed. The focus of ESS is to transform business executives and their communication to match who they are committed to being.
So you know who I am, I have been speaking in public since age 8, have been working on the Internet since 1987, co-founded a dotcom company which raised over $70M but ultimately failed, and I genuinely love people.
I am honored to have spoken all over the world at the invitation of business schools, student conferences, classes, business conferences, etc.
Here is a bit from my speaker bio: An Internet trailblazer since 1987, Bates is also an owner of Goldstar.com, the world's leading direct marketer of live entertainment. John also co-founded BIGWORDS.com, a leading youth marketer and textbook seller. John has been involved at the intersection of the Internet, Virtual Reality and Gaming since 1994.
Bates is a highly sought after speaker and has garnered excellent ratings at diverse venues such as ION 08, South by Southwest, Harvard's Cyberposium, WebAttack, Jupiter Online Developers Conferences, Vanderbilt School of Business Distinguished Speakers Series, St. Gallen School of Business World Leaders Symposium, VeerStichting Symposium, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Goods Summit and more. John brings passion, enthusiasm and long experience in virtual worlds. John graduated from the UCLA Honors Collegium Summa Cum Laude.
The target audience is high level executives such as CEO's, COO's, CMO's, etc. My basic thesis is that these guys can usually go give a speech and get a B+ without even really trying. However, when they give it some attention and work on their content and their delivery they can dramatically impact the bottom line. They get invited to speak again, at larger and more important events, they get asked onto TV Show and Radio Shows and they become the 'thought leader' in the space.
The target audience is already very successful, good at what they do, and when they see the dramatic leverage that is possible with a little bit of attention and time in this arena they are called into action.
Examples: one of my clients was invited to speak at TED.com and did a great job. Another of my clients flew down from Silicon Valley to spend the day working with me before hosting a big event. Our work made a very big difference in how he was received and how the event went.
The logo and color choices will both draw in potential clients as well as convey who I am.
A logo design and color choices which I can use to build my website and collateral material around.
A Lion or Tiger's head in the logo is something I like, but am open to anything elegant and classy; something that has an aspirational element, even for a high level executive.
I am looking for a logo that looks good on a business card, will still work in Black and White, ideally, however that could incorporate some color when possible.
I like elegant, clean fonts like Kabel ST LTD
The core brand promises to convey by color, logo & font are: Transmutation/Transformation, Magic, Insightful, & Instinct.
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other things I want to communicate are:
- Excellence is Acquired
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- Because You Create With Your Word
- The Impact is Exponential
The core brand promises which I will actually write and say are: Power, Listening, Joy & Mastery.
I looked up all of these words and also looked into colors that convey them. I think that the colors that best convey this are Maroon and Gold, with purple, orange, gray and green being available, as well, but I certainly look forward to any of your thoughts about that...
Colors conveying expertise, wealth, richness, depth and success are requested.
I'll need this for both print and the web. I'm super excited!
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Madonna is your Super Bowl halftime show this year, and there is already a report from the Daily News that she will "bring the gay" to America's most macho of unofficial holidays. Of course, Madonna is the master of manufacturing a scandal out of relatively tame behavior, so who knows how outre this whole thing will get. All I know is that she has her work cut out for her if she plans to rank among the worst Super Bowl halftime acts of all time.
The truth about the Super Bowl halftime show is that pulling off a good one is nearly impossible. You're wedging a rock concert into a football game when no one really asked for one. It's a misplaced event that somehow grew into its own big THING for no reason at all. It exists mainly to serve as a vehicle for selling you Bridgestone tires. To pull off a live concert on TV in front of 70,000 people who are all clamoring to use the bathroom is a lot to ask. I'm surprised there have been ANY good halftime shows, and this list of the best and worst halftimes ever will show you just how rare a decent one is.
THE BEST (Roman numerals demote which Super Bowl)
U2 (XXXVI): The best halftime show ever, and one that will never, ever be topped. Do you understand how hard it is to pull off a Super Bowl halftime show that doubles as a tribute to 9/11 victims and ISN'T breathtakingly tacky? I was stunned. To this day, I still can't believe how well done this halftime show was. It was a freakin' miracle. I fully expected dancing firefighters and airplane holograms. Instead, we got a tasteful scroll of the names of the victims, along with a lights-out set from U2 that culminated with Bono revealing the American flag inside his jacket and the whole place going bonkers. It won't be beaten. Not a chance.
PRINCE (XLI): He did it in the RAIN, people. In the rain! You think a little monsoon is gonna stop Prince from bringing the funk? The man covered Bob Dylan AND the Foo Fighters in the span of ten minutes. This was the only time I can remember that the halftime really did outdo the game itself, which was a soggy trainwreck. This set and the set from U2 represent the beginning and end of the best halftimes ever. Everything else in this top five is here strictly be default.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (XLIII): Like this one! I guess The Boss did okay. I dunno. He was hamming it up for the cameras and everything. Maybe you got excited about hearing "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" for the eightieth time, but I dare say the man has had better performances.
TOM PETTY (XLII): Everybody makes fun of the parade of geriatrics that the NFL brought out for this show during the 2000s, but there's a reason the NFL did it: Because they knew exactly what they were getting. In the case of Petty, it was solid renditions of "American Girl" and "Free Fallin'." Points deducted for not doing "You Got Lucky" or "Mary Jane's Last Dance."
PAUL MCCARTNEY (XXXIX): The fact that he didn't play "Freedom" was really the gift of this show.
UP WITH PEOPLE (XX, XVI, XIV, X): Are you aware that Up With People was the halftime act at FOUR Super Bowls? They're the only halftime act with that many appearances. Not the Boss. Not U2. Up With People. That's lunacy.
BLACK EYED PEAS (XLV): I knew it was gonna be bad, really. It was only a matter of degrees of just how bad. When they summoned Slash up through the stage and Fergie started caterwauling "Sweet Child O' Mine," it was clear that the Peas were aiming to be as bad as possible and nothing less.
ROLLING STONES/THE WHO (XL, XLIV): So, so old. Mick Jagger hasn't been able to hit a high note in twenty years. Isn't that awful when you to go a Stones show and Mick starts singing a full eight octaves below the original studio vocals? Such a letdown. And the worst part of these acts is when they bring the kids in to flood the field and wave lighters and stuff during the set. You kids aren't fooling anyone. You ain't that happy to be there.
MICHAEL JACKSON (XXVII): ZOMG! There's Michael Jackson! And there he is again on the top shelf of the Rose Bowl! And there he is again in the end zone! IT'S MJ CLONES! And they all are singing against thin backing tracks!
JANET AND JUSTIN (XXXVIII): Hey guys, thanks for the wardrobe malfunction! Now my only sources for racy content are basic cable, the internet, movies, and current network primetime programming, which is more sexually suggestive than ever. WAY TO HOLD ME BACK, JERKS.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF THE FORBIDDEN EYE (XXIX): This actually happened. Another warning of what George Lucas would soon wreak.
THE BLUES BROTHERS (XXXI): If there ain't Belushi, it ain't the Blues Brothers. Let us never speak of it again.


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