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Final Score: Hornets 84- Wizards 86.
Halftime: Wizards 50- Hornets 39
New Orleans Hornets
Jonathan Givony
Chris Paul- Looked like he was sleeping half the time, playing with absolutely no energy and really hurting his team in the process. Showed some sparks with some unbelievable passes, but for the most part just brought the ball up the court and passed it off.
In the 2nd half Paul woke up and started taking the ball to the basket much stronger. He scored at least ten points in this half and added at least a couple of assists. He still didn't have a great game, but at least he left a better overall impression than the sleepy disinterested kid we saw in the first half.
Brandon Bass- The invisible man as Eric Weiss calls him, Bass is either really shy or really bad, we havent decided yet. He might be coming off an injury or something because this isnt even close to the player he was in college. Bass did absolutely nothing in the 2nd half. He may have played, but we didn't really notice.
Maciej Lampe- A good, but not great game from Lampe, more of the same from what we saw yesterday actually more than anything. Ran the floor pretty well and finished after taking a nice pass from Chris Paul or Troy Bell. Sometimes went underneath the basket to receive the ball and make things happen, and sometimes floated out to the perimeter and jacked up a bad shot. Didnt play a lot of defense and didnt really rebound that great, but still showed a lot of potential as usual.
J.R. Smith- Hit a few threes, took some bad shots and some good ones, made some acrobatic moves and some boneheaded ones, showed a lot of potential while showing that he has a ton of work to do at the same time. Smith was the man in charge of leading the Hornets back from a 15 point deficit with his scoring. He shoots WAY too many threes, jacking one up with even the least bit of daylight, but today his team needed that and he came through for them.
David West- A scrappy game from West who has to fight to get any touches here playing next to a lot of players who like to have the ball in their hands. Hes a semi athletic and well coordinated power forward who can do a lot of things well, but nothing really great. He contributed by doing a lot of little things as usual.
Washington Wizards
Eric Weiss
Peter John Ramos- PJR, as he will now be known as, definitely has some skill-at least more than Pavel Podolzkin from Dallas. PJR has got a little shake in his post game and looks good when he releases the ball. Still a bit goofy with the handle, but what can you expect from a 74 guy. His jumper looks to have promise as he keeps his elbow in and delivers the ball softly. Absolutely must work on positioning , especially on the defensive end where he is getting torched on help defense.
Andray Blatche- Hes got the moves, Ill give em that. But, what he does with them remain the question. Blatche made an excellent up and under stutter move to start the night and quickly followed with a rhythm three off the dribble. After starting off hot though hes shown nothing more than an great handle for a seven footer. While his teammates havent helped him out a ton with screens or solid cuts I dont know at this point if it would really matter. But, hes a young kid with a ton of talent figuring out what to do with himself. His future is in his own hands.
Ousmanne Cisse-Cisse, the forgotten high schooler from a few years back, has shown a nice game so far. Cisse is still sculpted like Adonis and looks capable with either his back to the basket or facing up. Ousmanne looks to have good form on his jumper and can shoot it out to 18 feet without pressing the motion. Hes only 68 but if he continues to display the type of poise he has so far hell probably make someones team. More to come from him
David Hawkins-A very successful playoffs overseas in Rome has gotten Hawkins another shot at the league. Looks very solid, but is built like a tank and has the height of a 2 guard minus an inch or two. Still, hes got post moves and an outside shot along with an ability to put it on the floor so someones going to pay him to play
Gerald Fitch-Gerald Fitch is a 2 guard trapped in a point guards body-the oldest story in the book. But, hes a heady player whose show an impressive handle of the ball and an ability to not run himself into traffic like a lot of guys with similar skills do. Geralds keeping on his toes on defense and gave Chris Paul quite a hassle in the game tonight not too shabby. Fitch came up big with a three pointer with 20 seconds left that put his team up by 1. Hiram Fuller iced the game from the line by splitting his free throws.
Magic- Bulls
Jonathan Givony
Final Score: Orlando Magic 89- Chicago Bulls 85
Halftime score: Chicago 44- Orlando 40.
Dwight Howard- So much better than anyone else here that its not even funny. Got the ball inside the post and just exploded towards the hoop. Posted up, showed some footwork and even a little baby hook or a kiss off the glass when he wasnt skying to the roof and tearing the hoop down. Looks like he has put on some serious weight since the season ended. Hes quick, skilled, has awesome hands, moves his feet extremely well...I could go on and on. The kid is a stud.
Jameer Nelson- Last game he looked like he didnt really want to be here, this time its probably the same but he came in and did his job anyway. Jameer has developed some really nice chemistry with Dwight Howard it looks like, he put the ball right in his hands numerous times for easy baskets. Jameer took the ball strong to the basket but looked a lot more interested in creating for others rather than scoring himself.
Jerome Beasley- Continued to show a nice faceup game and even something resembling a back to the basket game. Tried to play some defense even, looking decent in the process. Beasley had another solid outing, showing off a lot of skill on the offensive end and making another solid case for himself to make someones roster this upcoming season.
Travis Diener- A very solid outing for Diener backing up Jameer Nelson. He did a good job running the team and getting everyone involved, going to the basket and dishing off or finishing himself. Best of all was his perimeter stroke, Diener gets off his shoot quickly and accurately and looks like he will have absolutely no problem at all adjusting to the NBA three point line. The 20 footer he hit falling out of bounds with the shot clock about to expire sealed the game for the Magic at the end of the game.
Eddie Basden- Quiet, but very effective. Took the ball to the basket aggressively and did his job on defense, picking pockets a couple of times and igniting the break. Got to the line and even hit a 3 pointer. There isnt much more you can ask for out of Basden.
Pistons- Suns
Final Score: Phoenix 70- Detroit 64.
32-30 Phoenix at halftime. The refs wont let them play. No flow to this game.
Jonathan Givony
Jason Maxiell- Did a good job knocking people around in the paint, nailed his mid-range jumper and dunked the ball with authority. Solid game from Maxiell, he wouldnt back down from anyone.
Darko Milicic- Doesnt really look too interested in whats happening around him. Not really trying too hard.
Got the ball from two feet out with the 6-7 Harold Jamison guarding him, Darko bricks it. The same thing happened in the fourth quarter, he had his man pinned and just needed to throw it down strong, instead he got cute with a hook shot and it rimmed out. Someone from the crowd then yelled at Joe Dumars: "you see that Joe?!?"
Darko went to the bench with the most dejected look you have ever seen out of a #2 pick. Its obvious that people are disappointed in him and he is disappointed in himself, but after seeing such little playing time over the last two years, there really isnt too much he can do.
Alex Acker- Hit 2 NBA 3s right off the bat, played the point a bit with mixed results. All in all a decent game for Acker. He looks much more confident than he did in Chicago. Thats apparently what will happen when a team sees something in you and decides to use a 2nd round pick on you. Took the ball to the basket a bit and did a great job shooting the ball from outside.
Amir Johnson- Hit his mid-range jumper and tried his best around the basket.
Carlos Delfino- Looks incredibly slow. Definitely not the same player he was in Italy. Trying too hard, and things really arent working out for him.
Completely out of shape, looking very heavy, barely being able to get off his feet\. Only player here who is wearing an undershirt with sleeves, apparently he has something to hide. His basketball instincts are still there, but he has a long ways to go to get ready for the new season.
Eric Weiss
Steven Graham- Graham had a solid showing in limited minutes. He was much more assertive than in his previous game, making a number of trips to the basket for scores or free throws. Stevie hit a nice baseline three and shows great form on his shot. Grahams defense was also very solid tonight and he seemed much more involved in the offense.
Leandro Barbosa Barbosa is what he is, an extremely talented athlete who possesses virtually no point guard skills to this point in his career. Barbosa plays stellar defense and is extremely active on both sides of the ball, but his shot is flat and he looks to it more than he looks to get teammates involved. Too much dribbling. Barbosa can score with the best of them though and when he keeps his game north and south hes a handful as a change of pace player off the bench.
Dijon Thompson Thompson continues to baffle with his selection of shots and moves. Thompson only looks to score from the perimeter, but will go inside and then pass out to the perimeter when hes close enough for an easier basket. Still, hes got good size and likes to get out on the break so hes got a chance to play with the Suns this year. Must have a breakout game at some point this week for me to buy into his status of a drafted player though
Mavs- Celtics
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Dallas Mavs
Devin Harris- Didnt really do a whole lot of anything, not looking like a top 5 pick at all. Every assist is followed by a turnover. An average PG and average scorer, without a great shot or feel for the game. Turned the ball over quite a bit, didnt run his offense very well and shot wasnt falling for him. Didnt seem to enjoy taking contact, complained to the refs a lot and settled for a lot of weak shots. Decision making was questionable. Harris got injured at the end of the game on a hard foul from Gerald Green. He might be done for the week.
Pavel Podkolzin- Did a good job looking goofy and picking up fouls and turnovers mainly. Doesnt play like he is 7-5 at all. Later on in the game scored a bit from two feet out or so, but otherwise had a hard time making his presence felt. He must get in better shape if he is going to have any chance at getting playing time next year in the NBDL.
Marquis Daniels- Showing good athletic ability and ball-handling skills, but not really dominating the game the way you would expect a player of his caliber to. Picked it up a bit in the second half with a couple of steals and baskets in transition.
Josh Powell- A bit quiet, but put himself in the right spots to be effective thanks to his strength and athletic ability. Got to the line an awful lot and converted. Rebounded well. Playing mostly inside, although he needs to show off his perimeter game to make it in the pros as a combo forward.
Pissed off Avery Johnson a bit by not taking the open shots he had from the perimeter, and was sent to the bench eventually. Solid 1st half.
Michael Harris- Has lost a lot of weight since the last time I saw him playing for Rice. Body looks great and he is clearly more athletic now that he is down to the size that a swingman should be at. Hit an outside jumper or two and did a pretty good job with everything he was asked to do.
DJ Mbenga Did a nice job sticking to his strengths, challenging and blocking shots around the rim, rebounding well, and showing a nice hook shot in the paint. Not the most skilled guy in the world, but makes up for it with his effort and a massive body.
Boston Celtics
Eric Weiss
Al Jefferson- Jefferson finally came alive in the second half of the game. His offense is never really a concern, but hes been missing a lot of gimme shots. In the second half Jefferson rediscovered the deadly arsenal of post moves that everyone has come to expect. Als rebounding was very solid throughout the game and his on-ball defense is much improved.
Justin Reed- Reed has been the Celtics best player again today. In a herky-jerky game Reed has been the only real energy on the court. Reeds jumper continues to be effective, even making a couple off the dribble. Reeds been the active voice on the court as well, getting his teammates into position.
Taylor Coppenrath- Showed a ton of hustle by getting to a number of loose balls and putting himself in a position to finish with good floor spacing. Got a nice and one play against DJ Mbenga, who is a physical shot-blocking seven footer with very little actual skill.
Gerald Green- Green is not moving well without the ball, but not for a lack of interest. Hes just too wide-eyed at this point to really assert himself and is staying out of the way when not getting the ball. Still, already has had four dunk attempts, 2 sweet ally-oops and finished all his free throws.
Ryan Gomes- Ryan got smacked in the head on an offensive rebound early and had to come out of the game. He finished both of his free throws before leaving the court, which was nice. Gomes came back late in the half and had two nice dunks where he displayed excellent post position and awareness of his defenders positioning. Finished up the game with a solid double-double despite what the box score might say.
Delonte West- Delonte over-handled the ball a bit in the first half, an unusual thing for him to do. His shots have been limited as hes been looking to create for teammates more than get his own baskets. Defense is still there though.
Tony Allen More hustle from Tony as usual. A couple nice dribble drives to the basket for soft pull ups within 10 feet. Hasnt made and tremendous defensive plays, but continues to go inside against bigger opponents for rebounds. One nice drive for the jam to highlight his first half.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Golden State Warriors
Jonathan Givony
Sebastian Telfair- Had an outstanding first half, doing a great job of running the team, getting everyone involved and being super active all over the floor. Got to the basket at will thanks to his quickness and an outstanding crossover, and didnt shy away from taking contact and finishing off the glass. He is obviously taking this very seriously, playing with a lot of heart and showing leadership out on the floor. May have dominated the ball a little too much in the 2nd quarter, but thats really just the nature of the games here, all about one on one play.
Got to the line repeatedly and hit all of his free throws. Really has a great feel for where his teammates are. Drive and dish was superb in this game, as is his ability to find teammates in transition from even 40 feet away. Left a very strong impression with the way he played once again today.
Andris Biedrins- Did a solid job inside the paint and on the glass, sticking to his strengths and scoring around the basket. Looks to have added some more pounds to his frame, and really appears to have a lot of room to grow as a player over the next year if hes featured a bit more.
Monta Ellis- Playing mostly off the ball, getting a lot of open catch and shoot situations on the perimeter, but not doing much more offensively besides that. It was nice to see him try and make his presence felt somewhat defensively and on the glass, always seeming to find himself in the right place at the right time and showing quite a bit of energy on this end.
Played a lot more PG in the 2nd half, but with mixed results. Only really showed the ability to create his own shot. Came up very short on a number of attempts from the perimeter. Forced the issue quite a bit, showing awful shot selection.
Martell Webster- Made a conscious effort to put the ball on the floor a little more and make his way to the basket, with mixed results. His stroke from outside was absolutely gorgeous and he used it a couple of times to put points up on the board. When he had space, he is virtually automatic from outside.
Lack of ball-handling skills and explosiveness really showed at times.
Travis Outlaw- The Warriors did a pretty good job taking away his dribble penetration, forcing him to rely more on his outside shot, with mixed results. Didnt really stand out too much except for a few nice moves.
An outstanding athlete, but needs to work on his ball-handling and outside shooting to make up for his average feel for the game. Scored some garbage points and intimidated around the basket thanks to his energy, length and athleticism. Had a decent game with 18 points (7-19 FG), 12 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 assists.
Eric Weiss
Andres Biedrins- played limited minutes, but was very effective during his time on the floor. Biedrins looked confident on the floor. His transition from receiving the ball to his initial move was near instantaneous and when a defender blocked the path to the basket Biedrins was able to go to a contingency move without hesitation. Very physical on both ends of the court. Biedrins didnt shy away from contact, actually went looking for it, especially on his defensive positioning. Dont know how much hell play in the upcoming games but he looks great so far
Ike Diogu- was another player who saw little court time, which was surprising. Diogu showed that his love of physical play hasnt diminished as the competition has increased. Diogu still got caught on his initial move a few times as he looked to be surprised that it wasnt enough to free himself for the shot. Ike looked more comfortable going toward the middle of the court than he did on the baseline, but there werent really enough opportunities to make a solid assessment. Defensively got inside and grabbed a few rebounds in traffic.
Diogu showed up in the second half of the game in a major way. He was the dominant player for the Warriors in this game. Diogu used his superior strength and positioning to corral at least 5 or 6 offensive rebounds, many in traffic. Used his body with authority, knocking around anyone who got near him. Ike had a couple of nice put-back jams off his teammates misses. Didnt get a lot of feature touches on offense, but still managed a few strong post moves. Looked stronger in the center of the court as opposed to the baseline where the help defender could trap him and expose the lack of explosiveness a bit. Great game overall.
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Game 11: Farewell to the Metrodome
"I won't say I'll miss this place, but there are a lot of things I'll remember about it."
That comment comes from Blue Jays shortstop John Mcdonald and it pretty much sums up the overall feeling about the Metrodome. From the day the ballpark opened in 1982, visiting players didn't like playing in the teflon-covered dome.
"After you played in it one game, you really didn't want to play in it again," said Toronto first base coach Dwayne Murphy, who was with the A's in '82. "You'd lose too many balls and too many games were decided by lost balls. The top was really white and clean."
Other aspects that visiting teams won't miss: the long flight of stairs — 48 steps in all — that leads from the clubhouse to the dugout. Kevin Millar recalled having to walk up the stairs behind Nomar Garciaparra during their days with Boston.
"He'd go step by step by step. That's a long walk," Millar said with a laugh.
There are some special memories here for a few players, though. McDonald gloved his first career grounder as a shortstop at the Metrodome, teaming with Roberto Alomar for a double play when they were both with the Indians. Rookie Travis Snider, making his first and last trip to the dome, had his first career mult-homer game here on Monday.
"Those are the ones that you really remember," Snider said.
I'll be writing a story today on more Metrodome memories from the Jays.
Other items from today…
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston on Alex Rios' early struggles: "We're still trying to get him off his back side. He's a little bit late getting started right now. It's timing. It's all about timing and he's just starting a little late. We're talking to him about it."
Gaston was also asked about the fact that Jose Bautista and Kevin Millar both were in the lineup again against a left-handed pitcher. Gaston has insisted that it's not a platoon situation with left fielder Travis Snider and first baseman Lyle Overbay, and one reporter compared it to the saying, "If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck…"
Gaston laughed and said, "It's still early. It's still not a platoon, even though it walks like a duck and talks like a duck. The duck will walk differently soon."
Today's lineups:
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Vernon Wells, CF
5. Adam Lind, DH
6. Scott Rolen, 3B
7. Kevin Millar, 1B
8. Rod Barajas, C
9. Jose Bautista, LF
Starter: RHP Roy Halladay (2-0)
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Justin Morneau, 1B
4. Jason Kubel, DH
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Brian Buscher, 3B
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. Jose Morales, C
9. Brendan Harris, SS
Starter: LHP Francisco Liriano (0-2)
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I am looking for Doc to have a good outing this evening. Despite the overwhelming media hype, Doc has not pitched very well in his first two starts (IMO). He has not been sharp, like he usually is, pitching only well enough to win. If he is sharp tonight, we may be looking at taking our 3rd series in a row!
Nice home opener for the Yanks. Cleveland-10, Yanks-2. Personally, I think if they keep running Sabathia out there for 122 pitches this early in the season, they will pay the price, particularly with Sabathia not being sharp and walking 5 guys in 5 innings.
Anyonene like J.P.'s aquisition of Jose Bautista yet? How about Marco Scutaro? I'm soooo glad all the John Macdonald lovers how shut their yap. Makes me want to puke when I hear all this Johnny Mac garbage and how good of a shortstop the guy is. Worst player in baseball.
Maybe J.P. did a good thing bringing Kevin Millar HUH? Just hit a Grand Salami! Some not bad defense the other night too. Just ask any real Yankee fan and they will tell you how much they like Kevin Millar and how he @#$%^&* them over. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't J.P. bring in Scotty Downs too!
I still like Johnny Mac. and feel that Cito should be using him a tad more but with the team winning, i'm obviously not going to be complaining about it.
I've always thought JP has done a good job, both with the teams he's fielded, and the talent he's amassed on the farm.
Though Johnny Mac is not one of the better players in MLB, I don't think he's nearly the worst. There are some pretty bad back up catchers out there.
JB – saw you next to the Griff on the SportsNet this eve.
You seemed to be working hard; while as it has been pointed out elsewhere, the Griff seemed to be reading a novel. Was it a Harry Potter, or a Nancy Drew?
Good news!
Though rookie Travis Snider has been playing against right-handers and Bautista against lefties, Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston won't call his LF situation a platoon. "Still early. There's still an opportunity," he said. "Even though it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, the duck's going to walk differently soon."
JMac is a great guy to have on the bench. No reason to call him the worst play in baseball, he is what he is a great defensive shortstop. The Jays could do alot worse for thier backup.
Scutaro is putting alot of unbelievers in their place. I dont think anyone could have predicted how well he has done, but he was definatly underrated. Obviously he is not going to keep it up at this pace, but Cito has shown confidence in him and who knows how long he can run with it. He is giving this team exactly what they needed from ****/leadoff guy.
One of the biggest improvements in this year's team it the play off the bench, and the DH spot. You usually expect your bench players to come in and make the plays defensively, but when they hit well, that's a great bonus. The Jays can't afford to pay their bench guys millions of dollars like the Skankies and Sox do, but they are sure doing the job for us.
It's going to be hard getting JMac into a game, the way they are hitting, but the time will come. I wonder what the lineup will look like? I thought you might just move everybody up one slot, and let JM hit ninth.
Heres my line up when Mcdonald starts:
Mcdonald is NOT the worst player in baseball! Granted he is far from an everyday player but his Defence will continue to make him a valuable piece of our bench. Lets hope Scutaro keeps up his level of play so we dont have to rely on Mcdonald for anything other than the occasional start or pinch runner.
LOL at the skankies.
Although, it's only two games through the rotation, check out our starters in AA New Hampshire.
Reidier Gonzalez: 1.23era/.75whip
Luis Perez: 1.50era/1.08 whip
Fabio Castro: 0.00era/.94 whip
Marc Rzepcyznski: 6.75era/2.38 whip
Randie Boone: 0.00era/1.00 whip
Rzepcyznski is the highest touted prospect of the 5, but he had one disastrous start and gave up 5 runs in 3 innings. Impressive group of starters to say the least.
Yeah, I think they just threw 2 straight shut outs? Something tells me we should keep an eye out for Castro.
JP sure has knack for finding good pitching.
Justin Jackson is also off to a good start in A+ Dunedin.
Hitting .300 with a .364 OBP. 3 stolen bases. No power yet, but that should come…
It will be nice to see where these guys are at in a month or two when the stats level out and you can get a better picture of what they are capable of doing.
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Talk about getting ignored!

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Even within the eclectic world of alternative rock, few bands were so brave, so frequently brilliant, and so deliciously weird as the Flaming Lips. From their beginnings as Oklahoma weirdos to their mid-'90s pop culture breakthrough to their status as one of the most respected groups of the 2000s, the Lips rode one of the more surreal and haphazard career trajectories in pop music. An acid-bubblegum band with as much affinity for sweet melodies as blistering noise assaults, their off-kilter sound, uncommon emotional depth, and bizarre history (packed with tales of self-immolating fans and the like) firmly established them as true originals.
The Flaming Lips formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1983, when founder and guitarist Wayne Coyne allegedly stole a collection of musical instruments from an area church hall and enlisted his vocalist brother Mark and bassist Michael Ivins to start a band. Giving themselves the nonsensical name the Flaming Lips (its origin variously attributed to a porn film, an obscure drug reference, or a dream in which a fiery Virgin Mary plants a kiss on Wayne in the back seat of his car), the band made its live debut at a local transvestite club. After progressing through an endless string of drummers, they recruited percussionist Richard English and recorded their self-titled debut, issued on green vinyl on their own Lovely Sorts of Death label in 1985.
When Mark Coyne soon departed to get married, Wayne assumed full control of the group; in addition to remaining its lead guitarist, he also became the primary singer and songwriter. Continuing on as a trio, the Lips released 1986's Hear It Is, followed a year later by Oh My Gawd!!!...The Flaming Lips. While touring in support of the Butthole Surfers, they played Buffalo, New York, where they were befriended by concert promoter Jonathan Donahue; after a jam session with Donahue's nascent band Mercury Rev, he and Coyne became close friends, and Donahue eventually signed on as the group's sound technician.
After recording 1988's difficult Telepathic Surgery, English exited, reducing the Lips to the core duo of Coyne and Ivins; after adding drummer Nathan Roberts, Donahue adopted the name Dingus and became a full-time member in time to cut 1990's stellar In a Priest Driven Ambulance while simultaneously recording the brilliant Mercury Rev debut, Yerself Is Steam. Following a series of hopeful phone calls to Warner Bros., the company signed the Lips in 1991, and in 1992 their oft-delayed major-label debut, Hit to Death in the Future Head, appeared to little commercial notice. Donahue soon exited to focus his full energies on Mercury Rev, followed by the departure of Roberts.
With new guitarist Ronald Jones and drummer Steven Drozd, the Flaming Lips cut 1993's sublime Transmissions from the Satellite Heart, which they supported by playing the second stage at Lollapalooza and touring the nation in a Ryder truck. Initially, the album stiffed; however, nearly a year after its initial release, the single "She Don't Use Jelly" became a grassroots hit, and against all odds, the Flaming Lips found themselves on the Top 40 charts. They took full advantage of their requisite 15 minutes of fame, appearing everywhere from MTV's annual Spring Break broadcast to an arena tour in support of Candlebox to a memorable, surreal, lip-synced performance on the teen soap opera Beverly Hills 90210, where supporting character Steve Sanders (portrayed by actor Ian Ziering) uttered the immortal words, "You know, I've never been a big fan of alternative music, but these guys rocked the house!"
After the 1994 release of a limited-edition sampler of odds and ends titled Providing Needles for Your Balloons, the Lips returned in 1995 with Clouds Taste Metallic, a strikingly mature and diverse collection highlighted by the singles "Bad Days" (also heard in the film Batman Forever), "This Here Giraffe," and "Brainville." Despite the inclusion of the remarkably melodic "Psychiatric Explorations of the Fetus with Needles," "Christmas at the Zoo" (rumored to be under consideration for inclusion on an upcoming John Tesh holiday record), and the epic "Guy Who Got a Headache and Accidentally Saves the World," the album nonetheless failed to live up to the commercial success of Transmissions, and the band was once again relegated to cult status.
In 1996, the Lips' world went haywire; first, Jones disappeared to undertake a spiritual odyssey from which he did not return, then Drozd's hand was almost needlessly amputated after he was bitten by a spider. At about the same time, Ivins was the victim of a bizarre hit-and-run accident after a wheel came off of another vehicle and slammed into his car, trapping him inside. Ironically, Coyne was having car problems of his own when rumors of his latest sonic foray -- conducting an orchestra of 40 automobiles, all with their tape decks playing specially composed music at the same time -- prompted fan discussion of his possible psychological collapse. "I would try to tell people what I was doing and found that I couldn't explain it very well," Coyne later remarked about the project, dubbed the Parking Lot Experiment. "Plus, I had a sore on the side of my tongue for a week and it made me talk kind of weird. I'm sure they thought I was retarded."
By the following year, the Flaming Lips (who continued as a trio, opting not to attempt to replace Jones) were back in the studio, recording an album that, according to Coyne, would be "so different and exciting it will either make us millionaires or break us" -- in short, 1997's Zaireeka, a breathtaking and wildly experimental set of four discs designed to be played simultaneously. A previously unreleased track, "Hot Day," also appeared earlier that year on the soundtrack to Richard Linklater's film SubUrbia. A Collection of Songs Representing an Enthusiasm for Recording...by Amateurs, a retrospective of their Restless label material, followed in 1998, and a year later, the Lips returned with a breathtaking new studio effort, The Soft Bulletin, co-produced by Mercury Rev founding member and bassist Dave Fridmann.
After a three-year absence from the shelves, 2002 brought several new releases, including the new record Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots and a two-volume retrospective of the Restless years. Yoshimi won the group even more popular and critical acclaim than The Soft Bulletin, which the group maximized by spending half of 2002 appearing with Beck on his Sea Change tour as both his opening act and backing band. The Lips kept busy over the next two years by touring in support of Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots and working on their movie Christmas on Mars. They returned to the studio in 2004 and spent much of 2005 recording; that year, the Flaming Lips documentary The Fearless Freaks and their VOID video collection were both released, whetting fans' appetites for the band's 2006 album, At War with the Mystics.
In 2007, the Flaming Lips were nominated for a Grammy for Best Alternative Album for Mystics and won a Grammy for Best Engineered Album. One year later, the band's long-awaited, seven-years-in-the-making film Christmas on Mars made its debut at the Sasquatch Festival in George, Washington; that fall, the movie and its soundtrack were released as a CD/DVD set. During 2007 and 2008, the Lips began working on the follow-up to At War with the Mystics, taking a looser, more experimental approach than they had in years. The results were released as Embryonic in fall 2009, followed by the band's quirky remake of the Pink Floyd classic Dark Side of the Moon. The Flaming Lips worked with several different artists on the latter album, which was billed as The Flaming Lips and Stardeath and White Dwarfs with Henry Rollins and Peaches Doing the Dark Side of the Moon.
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If you're not using housing, grocery or insurance money, it's okay to splurge on very special occasions (like anniversaries), or to purchase a needed item that is available at a reduced price.
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Years ago a friend taught me this rule: when you get an unexpected inflow (a bonus, tax return, gift money), put 3/4 of it away in savings and splurge with the remaining 1/4. That way you get the best of both worlds and don't feel either guilty (not saving) or ashamed (splurging). I've done it ever since!
It's okay to splurge when you have the money saved up for said splurge beforehand! My favorite splurge is eating out at nice places, usually for lunch (Great food, less $$) and we save up or set aside money before we do so. The mental peace of knowing that the money is already there instead of the worry of where is it going to come from makes for an enjoyable time! (How can anyone enjoy themselves if they have to worry about how to pay for what they're enjoying?) Not me! I'd rather wait and have it paid for before I enjoy it. Patience is worth it. (That said, we're saving up for our next vacation--hoping to go in abut 12 - 14 months, and we've already been saving for a year! But it will be fun and a "no-worries" trip!)
I think it's ok to splurge if it is something that you'll use (on a regular basis), and is something you care about getting better quality on. For example: shoes for work. You could buy some cheapy shoes from Target which will last about 6 months-1 year before they start wearing out and looking bad OR you buy higher quality shoes that last longer, and look nicer over that longer period of time.
But if you don't care about how your shoes look, splurging on shoes is a bad idea.
For me, it's okay to splurge with gift money. Just had a birthday and received some cash from family members and I am going to buy something just for me, although I have to admit my frugal/pay off debt/saving voice is telling me to not to do that.
I splurge on footwear, as I am a diabetic and protecting my feet is job #1. My favorite and best wearing shoes are Merril footwear and Sanita clogs. I also wear name brand "running shoes". This is a no-brainer as wearing poor quality shoes can really have horrible and life ending concequences.
For me, splurging is always a no-no. I simply can't afford it. I have to follow my budget down to the dollar or I won't be able to make ends meet.
I have a few reasons to splurge:
1. Twice a year (if you haven't been buying much for yourself the whole time)
2. When you get that third pay-check in 1 month (for bi-weekly pay)
3. When you first get that raise (to celebrate)
4. When you know you'll get a lot of use out of it and it's been a while since you got yourself something nice
5. When it's a genuine hobby
i setup a splurge fund. put aside a little bit of extra money each week and use that on fun things. that way you aren't eating into your day to day funds.
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Honestly, I sometimes make a good ol' fashioned pros & cons list for whatever I'm about to buy. Concerning things like junk food, usually impulse buys are more of a craving than actual hunger so generally I'll try to wait until I get home to eat.
Sometimes after exercise I'll splurge though :)
It's OKAY to splurge when you are splurging on your debt snowball!! Also, when it is your mom, and you have put a "splurge" line item in your budget.
Of course it's okay to splurge. It's okay to splurge when it really IS a splurge - you can't have a daily treat and act like it's no big deal. But a monthly fancy coffee drink or something like that, something that you really savor and enjoy, is only going to help you keep on track, not derail you. If it's derailing you, it's not a splurge, it's a budget problem.
I think it's okay to splurge if you've taken care of your obligations first, it is your birthday or anniversary, and you have thought about some avenue to accomodate the splurge, like using coupons, a special sale, bartering, etc. Maybe that is a splurge - with modifications!
I just splurged on new shoes. But these are well made shoes that are comfortable, I will have for a long time and wear like iron! This morning I dropped off my old pair (same manufacturer) at a shoe repair place to have the heels replaced...I love them that much.
It is OK to splurge on a grandchild who has had a really bad week. This is what grandma's are all about :)
I think it's ok to splurge when you know that what you're splurging on might offer you some serious value beyond the cost of the purchase(s). I'm a firm advocate for purchasing quality cookware, tools, etc. because cheap stuff might need replacement several times, eventually adding up to the same cost you would have paid for something a little more expensive but of much higher reliability and quality.
I also think it's important to splurge on yourself every once in a while (within the confines of an established budget), because let's face it...it can be difficult to be frugal when you can't spend a little extra every now and again to make yourself HAPPY for being frugal. So if you're the type to save money by shopping at thrift stores for clothing, and you do it consistently all year round, then you shouldn't feel bad for buying a high quality, high end suit or dress for an upcoming special occasion. You've worked hard, you should treat yourself :)
I tend to splurge on something special for myself when I'm extremely stressed out--I use it as a goal to get to the end of a hard project or an especially hard day. Of course, my version of splurging is maybe spending $4 on a latte instead of making coffee at home, as opposed to buying a big screen TV. Sometimes that's all I need to feel like I'm pampering myself!
You splurge when you have the disposable income to do so. Buying stuff you really don't need with money you really should be paying bills off with or saving for an emergency is a bad idea. It amazes me how many people spend this way, though. And we wonder why the economy is in the mess it's in. Too many people live WAY beyond their means. And it's the responsible ones having to make up the difference.
My splurge this year was a much-needed trip to visit friends. I've been through a broken foot and a divorce and I needed to get the heckoutta Dodge and spend time with people who make me laugh and feel good. Money well spent!
Splurging is okay when you have already identified and eliminated debt, created a budget, and planned for the splurges.
I usually don't indulge in splurging but there have been a couple of times we did it as a family and I look back at those times with great memories. Once was for our 25th wedding anniversary. We celebrated with our children at Cedar Point. We stayed in their historic hotel, ate all of our meals there, enjoyed the rides, and relaxed on the beach and in the hot tubs at the end of the day. It was wonderful! The other time again involved our whole family. Our oldest son graduated from the Air Force for his basic training. We flew down to Texas as a family and enjoyed the Alamo and the other free things there, went to some sporting events our son was allowed to attend, ate out at his favorite restaurants, and went shopping in the mall. It was our last vacation for our whole family to this day since our son is overseas. It was worth every penny.
I think it depends on your budget. After everything else is paid, if there is some left over, then you can splurge! For instance, birthdays or to reward yourself for achieving a goal.
Splurge when the longevity and quality of the product reduces the total cost of ownership.
For example, I bought a really great leather purse that I loved when I got my first job and paid about $200 for it. I've now used it every day for over two years and will likely be able to use it long into the future. I used to buy a cheaper $30-40 purse every season as the one before it wore out.
I've saved myself at least $150 by now and I'll likely save hundreds more as I continue to use it! And I still love the look to this day :)
For the most part, I think it's not ok. The exception is on vacations when you're doing things you don't normally get to do. Although, you could make the arguement that a vacation is a splurge...
I seldom splurge. On the occasions when I do, it's usually on a small item. It's okay to splurge when you can afford it.
If I have money left over at the end of the month after meeting all of my obligations (including deposits into savings, retirement, etc.) then I will treat myself to a nice bottle of wine to share with a friend.
I think it's ok to splurge on something that you use on a regular basis where quality matters (such as appliances, footwear, etc.)
I typically splurge on gifts - in that I spend more per item than I would ever spend on myself. However, I consider that premeditated splurging, since I save in order to do so.
Also, "splurge" starts to look very foreign when you read it too many times.
I figure it's okay when you've got money in the budget for it, and your savings are on target. Also--and I guess this is just me--I hate the word "splurge." It sounds dirty. I would never want to do something that could be described by that word.
I try to only splurge if it is a very special occasion. I enjoy saving for the things that I need and get more gratification from saving up for something than splurging a bonus immediately.
When you reach a financial goal you've been working on, or feel burnt out by being frugal all the time. You need to be able to reward yourself from time to time.
We splurge on things that create memories-like a recent trip to Disneyland.
Of course, we did pay for that in cash and used coupons!
We also get really nice cheese every once in a while.
I splurge on once-in-a-lifetime meals. Last month we went to Alinea and had an unforgettable experience, even though it cost $300pp.
I think it's okay to splurge when it's something you'll remember for a long time (or use for a long time.)
when it's a great deal on something you have wanted for a long time and you can afford it without going into debt
We plan our splurges, as we budget everything else. Even when things were horribly tight we made space for small indulgences.
Every anniversary we do something special. Maybe go out for a really nice dessert at a fancy place or dinner at a more moderate one. We have no problem using coupons or special offers or survey gift cards.
We take a combo work play vacation every summer at a beach. Many meals are "home cooked" and a place to stay is part of the deal. All year long we put change into a jar. Come vacation we divide the contents among our family members to blow anyway we want. Like play mini golf or get ice cream out. The kids love it. All of us plan how we're going to use our blowing money, which only adds to the anticipation.
After reading the comments I feel badly for the person who mentioned she doesn't have any wiggle room. Hoping things improve for her soon.
You have to occasionally splurge otherwise you'll explode! I try to limit it to times when it is a really unique item and I know that I'll regret now buying it.
If I am good and stick to my budget, and especially when I am saving for something big and have kept on track then I will splurge on a nice dessert or a few cocktails with dinner. You have to reward yourself for a job well done or you will not want to continue doing it, it is something to look forward to but it should be occasional, like maybe once/month or once every 2 months.
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It is okay to splurge when doing so saves money in the long run or when it makes a positive difference in someone's life.
Everyone's budget is different but I like to splurge from time to time when all the bills are paid and I'm meeting my savings goals! :)
Like a number of others, we splurge on vacation--and we ALWAYS save for it. This year, it was our honeymoon to Mexico at an all-inclusive, and in the last few years our vacations have been to Europe, Israel, and Vegas (two years in a row, we loved it so much!). I consider vacations a splurge because we go once a year and we feel free to spend the money we've saved without any guilt. Every other day of the year we live frugally, meticulously budgeting every dollar we have so that when we're on vacation, we feel as if we can live it up and enjoy ourselves. And for the last 4 years, we've actually returned home well under budget :-).
I think it's ok to splurge once in a while. For example, on your birthday or to celebrate an accomplishment. Splurging is nice but only when you can afford to do so.
You have to be realistic about your budget at the same time. My last post "Living Within Your Means: Thou Shalt Not Covet" @ StrivingforSimple.com. Splurge Carefully People!
I think that quality overtakes being frugal sometimes, as in medical and dental care. I once used a cheaper dentist and am now paying more to have things she did fixed, but in saying that I still always ask if they have any specials.
I have also found that cheaply made clothes wear out and break fast, so I get better quality, with coupons of course.
Lastly when my husband comes home from deployment we are taking the kids to Disney, and although I am scoping out specials and discounts, we will splurge and have fun!
Great question!
I'd say it's okay to splurge on birthday/anniversarys and other special occasions. These events don't happen too often and to me are meant to be memorable. Of course when I say splurge, I don't mean spend all your money until your credit card is declined. Be smart with what you buy and enjoy a little extra for yourself, loved ones, family, and friends.
I think that a little splurging once or twice a month can be a good thing as long as it's something that brings the greatest pleasure and enjoyment to a person and they can pay for it without borrowing.
The art of splurging is to not do it too often so that it stays a "treat".
It's OK to splurge on a little thing if you already have enough to cover your bills for the month and some e-fund savings. It's OK to splurge on something bigger if you have a bigger savings cushion and you genuinely need/want it in an it-will-improve-my-life sort of way.
I try not to splurge at all. There's not room in our family budget for and splurgin becomes a slippery slope with me. When I start spending, I have a hard time reining myself back in. So instead, I write down the things I'm coveting and later use that list when someone asks what to get me for my birthday.
It's okay to splurge on things you will get a lot of enjoyment and use out of every single day, like a sofa or stove.
I think it's important to splurge - to treat yourself to something that's "just for you" is part of the self-care that I think we must all practice. You can't stick to a diet if you never allow yourself a piece of chocolate; the same applies to budgeting. Splurges don't have to involve large sums to be effective. My last "splurge"? I spent $20 on an exhibition catalog during a recent art museum visit. The book is lovely in itself, but will also help me remember the enjoyment of visiting that place and that's a priceless memory!
There are only two ways that I am willing to splurge. 1) When buying for someone else especially if that "someone else" is someone who doesn't have a lot to begin with. Food drives, toy drives, needy families I know, etc. put the biggest dents in my wallet and my husband is even worse than I am. But that's perfect with me. The great thing is when I have found myself in need there was always someone to show up that said "Hey remember the time when I needed this and you helped me out? Well, now's my turn to give you a leg up." And number 2) Book sales are my weakness. When there are books piled up for $.50-$2 I just have to go through each one buying every book I think will be good for a family member, homeschooling my kids, giving to anyone I think a certain book reminds me of, or pleasure reading at night as a family.
I think it's ok to splurge on the following as long as your budget is in check:
- Medical expenses
- Vacations: as long as they are infrequent
- Hanging out with friends
- Treat for yourself if you managed to save enough
- Shoes: higher quality ones last much longer
It is okay and good to splurge now and then on special occasions (birthdays, anniversarys, etc) as long as you have extra money to do that and you aren't blowing your budget and/or going in debt. Planned splurges work well in that you feel like you are getting something above and beyond but without the guilt of blowing your budget.
It's Ok to splurge when you have the money to cover it and it doesn't interfere with your long term goals!
There are two things that I splurge on-- shoes and jeans. I wear jeans daily and need both to be comfy and last a long time, so to me, it's better to spend a little bit more on them. I do budget for them though.
I think you need to make a little wiggle room in your budget for splurges, otherwise you can end up resenting the budget. Kind of like going on a diet and not allowing any "bad" foods until one day you break and eat an entire cheesecake or bag of chips. I usually let myself splurge once every month or two - but I still set a limit.
I tend to splurge whenever I have family and friends visiting from far away. I guess I feel like I need to entertain them, and I use less discretion when spending.
I am generally very frugal in my normal life, so I think of it as my way of getting "excessive spending" out of my system. If anything, I would rather spend money on my friends and family to build memories rather than on items and products.
Splurging probably means different things to different people. For me it's spending a small amount of money on something non-practical, just for fun or entertainment or something I want but don't need. It's nice to have a little treat from time to time.
I think that it is ok to splurge on special occasions. Such as a loved ones birthday, valentines day, christmas etc. They only happen once a year and you need to splurge every once and a while. Your life would be no fun if you didn't have fun every once in a while. I always go big for my wifes birthday presents. Last year I took her on a trip to Vegas for a week.


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John Ames has a master's degree in English from the University of Florida, where he was a Ford Fellow. After graduation, he built a rustic house and lived for several years on the edge of a spiritual community located near Gainesville, Florida. John's search for enlightenment ended when he decided that he was too far from a movie theater. He moved inside the Gainesville city limits and taught English and film for thirty years at Santa Fe College. He has produced and acted in numerous short films and videos, including the cable TV series the "Tub Interviews," wherein all the interviewees were required to be in a bathtub. For ten years he reviewed movies for PBS radio station WUFT. He has appeared as a standup comedian and has designed and marketed Florida-themed lamps. He coauthored Second Serve: The Renée Richards Story (Stein and Day, 1983) and its sequel No Way Renée: The Second Half of My Notorious Life (Simon & Schuster, 2007), and Speaking of Florida (University Presses of Florida, 1993). His recent book is a coming-of-age novel titled Adventures in Nowhere. You can visit his website at www.johnamesauthor.com.
John will be giving away a paperback copy of his coming of age novel, Adventures in Nowhere!
Megan van Eyck lives near Seattle, Washington with her husband and children.
Memoirs of a Widowed Mistress is her first memoir.
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Megan will be giving away a copy of her memoir, Memoirs of a Widowed Mistress!
Allan Leverone is a three-time Derringer Award Finalist whose short fiction has been featured in Needle: A Magazine of Noir, Shroud Magazine, Twisted Dreams, Mysterical-E and many other venues, both print and online.
His debut thriller, titled FINAL VECTOR, is available February 2011 from Medallion Press.
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Barbara will be giving away a copy her television nonfiction, Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide of House M.D.!
Hayley Rose grew up in the beach side town of Pacific Palisades , California, to a family of visual artists. In the early 1990's she traveled the U.S. with her band Crush Violet. In 1994, after a family reunion, she was inspired to write a children's book. Looking for a cute and catchy name for a main character, she kept hearing "first in, first out". Hence, the name Fifo was born. Hayley's mother would often ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up, so Hayley decided to start her series of "Fifo" books with that very question. Her first book, Fifo "When I Grow Up" was published in 2002. Her love of travel inspired her second book in the Fifo series, Fifo "50 States", published in 2010. Along with writing children's books, Hayley has been working in entertainment business management for the past 15 years, specializing in concert touring. She has worked with many "A list" musicians including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart and Candlebox just to name a few. Hayley hopes to one day soon release an album of children's songs. She is a currently member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and resides in Los Angeles, CA. You can visit her website at www.fifothebear.com.
Hayley will be giving away one copy of her children's book 'Fifo: 50 States' and one copy of 'Fifo: When I Grow Up'!
Kristina McMorris lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two sons. Her foray into fiction began in the fall of 2006 as a result of interviewing her grandmother for the biographical section of a self-published cookbook intended as a holiday gift for the family. Inspired by her grandparents' wartime courtship, Kristina penned her first novel, a WWII love story titled Letters from Home. This award-winning debut is scheduled for release in trade paperback from Kensington Books (2-22-11; U.S.) and Avon/HarperCollins (5-5-11; U.K.). The condensed book rights have been sold to Reader's Digest, and the film rights are represented by the prestigious Creative Artists Agency of Los Angeles. Prior to her literary career, Kristina acted in numerous independent films and major motion pictures. She began hosting an Emmy-award winning television show at age nine, and most recently served as the six-year host of the WB's weekly program Weddings Portland Style. Adding to her diverse résumé, McMorris is a professional emcee, literary workshop presenter, and former owner of a wedding/event planning business. Her previous writing background includes being a contributing writer for Portland Bride & Groom magazine and ten years of directing public relations for an international conglomerate. A portion of Kristina's sales proceeds from Letters from Home will benefit United Through Reading®, a nonprofit organization that video records deployed U.S. military personnel reading bedtime stories for their children. She is currently working on her next novel. You can visit her website at www.kristinamcmorris.com.
Kristina will be giving away a copy of her women's fiction, Letters From Home!
F.M. Meredith, also known as Marilyn Meredith, is the author of nearly thirty published novels. Her latest in the Rocky Bluff P.D. crime series, from Oak Tree Press, is Angel Lost. Marilyn is a member of EPIC, Four chapters of Sisters in Crime, including the Internet chapter, Mystery Writers of America, and on the board of the Public Safety Writers of America. Visit her at http://fictionforyou.com and her blog at http://marilymeredith.blogspot.com. You can like Marilyn on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marilyn-Meredith/276444167416.
F.M. will be giving away a copy of her mystery/crime, Angel Lost!
Cynthia Kocialski is the founder of three companies – two fabless semiconductor and one software company. In the past 15 years, she has been involved in dozens of start-ups and has served on various advisory boards. These companies have collectively returned billions of dollars to investors. Cynthia has worked with established companies to bring start-up techniques and technologies to corporations desiring to process improvement and efficiency. Prior to her work in the start-up community, Cynthia has held a wide range of technical, marketing, and management positions at major corporations. At IBM, Cynthia began with financial software to facilitate the tracking of sales and inventory for international operations. She later moved into development and engineering management working of scientific workstations. Finally, Cynthia transitioned into technical marketing and strategic planning role for graphics and digital video components for personal computers. At Matrox, Cynthia was the general manager, overseeing the R&D area of digital video and image processing product lines, Cynthia graduated of the University of Rochester with bachelor's degrees in mathematics and applied statistics. She also has graduate degrees from the University of Virginia in both electrical engineering and systems engineering. She also writes the popular Start-up Entrepreneurs' Blog and has written many articles on emerging technologies. Her latest book is Start Up from the Ground Up: Practical Insights for Entrepreneurs. You can visit her website at www.cynthiakocialski.com.
Cynthia will be giving away 10 paperback copies of her startup business book, Startup from the Ground Up!
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Delhi Rape: The Role of 'Timepass'
By Rupa Subramanya
Like any complex social phenomenon, violence against women is the result of many factors that aren't necessarily mutually exclusive.
In the case of India, some commentators have pointed to a clash between "old" and "new," tradition versus modernity. I have pointed to several factors, including an archaic legal system that puts the victim on trial as much as the perpetrator and altogether excludes marital rape. There's also the potential impact of a skewed sex ratio, which research suggests is correlated with violence.
Underneath all of this is a society and culture that retains a big patriarchal and misogynistic streak. Little else could explain the bizarre comments from local authorities throughout India, such as advising schoolgirls to wear overcoats or telling women to go directly home after work.
Last month's brutal gang rape of a young woman on a moving bus in Delhi has brought attention to the problem of violence against women. The particular circumstances of this tragedy turned the spotlight on public safety and the status of women primarily in India's large metros. But violence against women is ubiquitous in India and can take many forms.
Five years ago, Laxmi Orang, a 17-year-old student from Assam, was participating in a peaceful protest to press for greater rights for the northeastern state's Adivasi (tribal) community and tea plantation workers. According to news reports she and others with her were set upon by a mob.
Ms. Orang ended up being stripped, kicked in her genitals and paraded naked by a group of young men in front of television cameras that were on the scene to film the protest. Unlike the young woman in the Delhi tragedy, Ms. Orang survived her ordeal. But she is yet to receive justice.
Violence against women, whether urban or rural, or perpetrated by an acquaintance or stranger, mob or an individual, doesn't occur in a vacuum. Ms. Orang's case also demonstrates that violence against women often -- though not always -- intersects with violence against underprivileged and vulnerable groups. These can be defined along lines of caste, religion, ethnicity or geography.
An important piece of the social context underlying violence, particularly against women, has received scant attention, despite being evident to even the most casual visitor to India. Where in India don't you see knots of idle young men lounging and loitering about?
Sometimes they're innocuous enough, chatting or playing cards at a local tea stall. Yet other times, they're molesting or harassing women passersby, behavior that still goes under the euphemism of "Eve-teasing."
Prior to luring the young woman and her male companion onto the bus, the alleged perpetrators in last month's attack were basically lounging about partying with food and drink. And the fateful bus ride began as a "joyride".
India's youthful population is often portrayed as a "demographic dividend." Young people will become the workers of tomorrow and drive India's economic rise, so the story goes. But the dark side of this tale is the presence of large numbers of uneducated or poorly educated young men who are, in many cases, unemployed or underemployed, unmarried and frustrated. The skewed sex ratio makes this problem worse. There are lots of idle young men.
Data show that youth unemployment in India was 9.9% for men and 11.3% for women in 2010, much higher than the overall unemployment rate of 3.8%. Clearly, young people are over represented among the pool of unemployed.
These statistics mask a much bigger problem, because many people who call themselves employed are in fact self-employed or underemployed, usually working in the informal sector, say as a roadside hawker or vendor. Even some people employed in the formal sector, such as building watchmen, lift operators, and the army of "assistants" that everyone from waiters to gym attendants seem to have, are stuck in low income, low productivity jobs with little or no prospect of career advancement.
These people are labeled as employed by the statistics, but they have lots of time on their hands, in many cases away from family and friends in their village, and with little money in their pockets.
There's ample evidence from the U.S. and other Western countries of a robust correlation between unemployment and violent crime. This is no mere statistical artifact: studies do establish that there's often a cause and effect relationship between higher unemployment and more crime.
While we don't have comparable reliable studies for India, there's a wealth of ethnographic research by anthropologists and other scholars documenting the link between idleness and the propensity to commit antisocial behavior, including crime, at the level of individual communities. One example is "Timepass," a book by Oxford geographer Craig Jeffrey that documents exactly this in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh state. The Indian slang timepass refers to whiling away the time doing something not terribly productive, such as loafing with your buddies on a street corner or hanging out at a mall.
These ethnographic studies are backed up by a body of feminist and critical theory that draws a link between perceptions of "masculinity" and the threat of violence against women. Put simply, a young man who believes he hasn't lived up to his potential and is either unemployed or stuck in a dead-end job, might think this reflects detrimentally on his identity as a man. The resulting frustration and anger may boil over into violence against women or other violent crimes.
In Mr. Jeffrey's study, some young women reported feeling threatened and intimidated by the "ostentatious idleness" of some of the young men hanging around their college campus, making lewd remarks or "explicit sexual overtures." One female student told Mr. Jeffrey that parts of her campus and the surrounding area were basically out of bounds because of such men.
We'll probably never know what drove the alleged perpetrators of last month's assault in Delhi, nor what tipped what might have been a relatively innocuous "joyride" into a horrific crime. We're also unlikely to ever know the underlying roots of the fury and rage that drove the mob that attacked and brutalized Ms. Orang.
However, if these men had something more productive to do than "timepass," maybe these tragedies and others like them might not have occurred.
Rupa Subramanya writes Economics Journal for India Real Time and is co-author of "Indianomix: Making Sense of Modern India," published by Random House India. You can follow her on Twitter @RupaSubramanya.
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"Bias and discrimination have no place on Airbnb, and we have zero tolerance for them," Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky wrote in an email to users. "Unfortunately, we have been slow to address these problems, and for this I am sorry."
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Starting Nov. 1, Airbnb users must agree to treat fellow members without bias regardless of race, religion, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or age, Reuters reported.