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Is Chaim Soutine the Great Overlooked Jewish Painter of Modernity?
A new gallery show helps reassess the Lithuanian-born artist's important work—and reveals it as anything but tragic
On a quiet block in Chelsea, nestled among dozens of contemporary art exhibitions, a small but ambitious show has just opened seeking to give one of the great modern masters his due. Life in Death: Still Lifes and Select Masterworks of Chaim Soutine, on view through June 14 at Paul Kasmin Gallery, is the first in a series of exhibitions the gallery will present meant to re-contextualize the work of Lithuanian-born artist Chaim Soutine.
Soutine's work was first introduced to American audiences in 1950 in his eponymous retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In his seminal essay, exhibition curator Monroe Wheeler wrote of Soutine, "from an early age he used his hardship, pessimism, and truculence to set a tragic tone for his painting, irrespective of its subject matter." Looking at Soutine's body of work, it does in fact emanate tragedy, from his flaccid blue chickens nailed to a wall, to his gaunt women whose twisted hands seem to contain the sadness of the world. Though further exhibitions, catalogs, and scholarship have emerged in the past half century—notably significant exhibitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1968 and at the Jewish Museum in New York in 1998 that have contributed tremendous scholarship to his legacy—the vision of Soutine as a tragedian has nonetheless prevailed.
Through a selection of rarely before seen works, including paintings last seen in the MoMA show, Life in Death, curated by Esti Dunow and Maurice Tuchman, seeks to overturn this view of Soutine as an obsessive fixated on disturbing imagery, and to explore the vibrancy in even his grimmest paintings. By extension, the exhibition and accompanying catalog turn inward, highlighting the way in which Soutine's subject matter, from his butchered animals to his weapon-like tableware, are abstract reflections on his personal history; even when evoking death, his images are nonetheless teeming with life.
There is a certain enigmatic quality to Soutine; he was an introspective man who did not keep a journal, did not title or sign his works, left no significant collection of letters, had limited ties with his family (if at all), and died without a dealer to preserve his legacy. Much of Soutine's personal history is the stuff of legend, composed of stories told frequently enough that one assumes them to be at least partially true.
What we do know is that Soutine was born to an observant Jewish family in 1893 in Smilovitchi, a small village near Minsk in the Pale of Settlement, and raised at a time when it was considered taboo for Jews to paint figurative imagery. Soutine was frequently admonished and often beaten by his brothers for his artistic inclinations and told repeatedly that "a Jew must not paint." It was after he created a rendering of the rabbi and was subsequently attacked by the rabbi's son—which resulted in a court case and a financial settlement—that Soutine was able to enroll in art school in Vilna, before moving on to Paris to pursue his dream of becoming a painter. It was there, after a brief stint at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, that Soutine installed himself in a studio on the Left Bank and began to fulfill the far-fetched dream of his childhood.
Life in Death takes as its focus a selection of Soutine's still lifes created between 1919 and 1926, placing them in conversation with a handful of landscapes and portraits created during the same time. The exhibition opens with a series of Soutine's "Céret" works, tremendously vivid landscapes painted in Céret, France, where he lived for three years. Discounted by early critics as wild and illegible and later targeted by Soutine himself as "primitive" works that he sought to destroy, in truth the Céret works are striking compositions. Rendered in deep greens, rich browns, and shocks of white, they depict natural beauty in all its infinite brutality, a "compulsive, throbbing, interweaving of trees and sky and houses," as Dunow describes it, and are arguably some of his best work.
While these works are not still lifes in the traditional sense, under the careful gaze of Soutine, who insisted on painting exclusively from life, they read as such and provide a perfect entry point for exploring the liveliness that Dunow and Tuchman see as an overlooked component of his work. Soutine, by all counts, was an extremist when it came to his painting, known for beginning with roughly 40 paintbrushes at the outset of each work and then, red-faced and sweating, flinging them aside as he used them. "His intensity of purpose was such that it overrode all other considerations," Tuchman says of Soutine's practice, a sentiment the Céret paintings exude with their densely layered paint and thick streaks of vigorously applied color. "He smeared canvas with his fingers and hand sometimes. The act of painting was a truly violent exercise."
This "violence" extended beyond just his painting process, spilling over into his preparation as well. Soutine was a great fan of the old masters, in particular Corot, Courbet, and most especially Rembrandt, and some of his best-known works are still lifes of animal carcasses—quarters of beef, hanging fowl, and splayed rabbits—drawn from paintings by these very artists. When Soutine would find a painting that he wished to emulate, rather than paint directly from the work, he would painstakingly recreate the scene, sparing no detail. He was known to drive through the countryside for days to find the right woman to depict, forcing his assistant to continuously pour blood over a side of beef to maintain its appearance of being freshly slaughtered, and insisting that his models remain still, even in the face of severe weather.
It was perhaps this intense preparation that enabled him to then focus all of his energy on the act of painting itself, a process that Dunow sees as integral to the animation of his work. "There is just this incredible richness which comes from his painting in front of the life," Dunow says. "It was like a direct attack. He was looking at something and it was immediate–looking and transferring what he was seeing onto the canvas. And in these years especially we see this incredibly thick, loaded brush, a juiciness to the composition." Dunow feels that showing these carcass works, images that seem to be capturing death, is essential in re-contextualizing Soutine. "We did want to show the tough pictures, the pictures that people tend to find unsettling," said Dunow. "There were a lot of misconceptions about how people perceived Soutine. By including these works we want to show the life and the lushness."
Beyond Soutine's formal approach to these paintings, a closer look at his biography sheds further insight into the truly animated nature of these works. Soutine was the son of a poor mender, the 10th of 11 children. Growing up, hunger was likely his only constant, and it is probable that the ulcers that plagued him his entire adult life, and that ultimately killed him, were the result of the extreme poverty in which he was raised. By the time Soutine had money for such luxuries as chicken or beef, he was physically unable to consume them, limited to a diet of bread, potatoes, and milk. Unlike his idol Rembrandt, for Soutine food was a very personal matter, one that had long defined his life. His dealer Léopold Zborowski said that Soutine would often fast in front of one of the pieces of meat he had procured for a still life, waiting until he was sufficiently starved before he began painting it, perhaps recalling the hunger of his early years.
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Al Di La
- Address:
25 Magnolia Rd.
Charleston, SC 29407Neighborhood:
West Ashley
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Al Di La
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.aldilarestaurant.com/
- Phone: 8435712321
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Tuesday - friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Joaquin Bustos
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
- Private Party Contact: Gillian Kohn 8435712321
A word from Al Di La
Al Di La is a neighborhood restaurant serving simple, authentic Northern Italian cuisine. At Al Di La we strive to create a seasonally-inspired menu comprised of fresh, mainly local ingredients. We are an owner-operated establishment serving both lunch and dinner.Continued
Some features of Al Di La: handmade pasta selections, fresh daily-baked focaccia bread, delicate desserts prepared on-site, an extensive Italian wine list, a wine bar, and two outdoor patios. Guests also have the choice of enjoying wood-fired pizzette, Italian cheeses, meats, and vegetables to name a few. Join us anytime and prepare to get away, or as 'al di la' translates to mean, prepare to go 'beyond the beyond.'
Some features of Al Di La: handmade pasta selections, fresh daily-baked focaccia bread, delicate desserts prepared on-site, an extensive Italian wine list, a wine bar, and two outdoor patios. Guests also have the choice of enjoying wood-fired pizzette, Italian cheeses, meats, and vegetables to name a few. Join us anytime and prepare to get away, or as 'al di la' translates to mean, prepare to go 'beyond the beyond.'
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149 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.3
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (105)fit for foodies (76)romantic (70)special occasion (70)great for outdoor dining (61)notable wine list (42)good for groups (25)hot spot (16)vibrant bar scene (15)great for lunch (10)late-night find (6)kid-friendly (4)great for brunch (2)scenic view (1)Show More
- Delicious time after time.design1774Dined on 9/17/2014I have eaten at Al Di La numerous times over the years and it is always delicious. I have never once been disappointed. While everything I have eaten there has been tasty, my friends and I often have a friendly debate over which is our favorite...the light as air gnocchi or the creamy asparagus risotto. If you like good Italian food and want authenticity - not the Olive Garden variety Italian - then go to Al Di La. You WILL NOT be disappointed!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Restaurant week reviewAnnie7Dined on 9/13/2014Overall great experience outstanding service I thought the entrées were rushed a little but the appetizers were outstandingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NOT kid friendlyplainfishpleaseDined on 9/12/2014Made the mistake of going during restaurant week, they would not just plate a piece of their fish and mashed potatoes for my daughter. They just couldn't do that without putting the other ingredients under the fish.....HOW stupid is that? Not like the fish was cooked in the sauce. Would have saved them the time and effort of putting it on the plate... She got plain pasta, that was a chore to plate also.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Overall goodbergerqueenDined on 9/12/2014Overall, I liked Al Di La, but with mixed reviews. It was restaurant week so the menu was limited and I was disappointed with the lack of more Italian type fare; however, the two dishes I ordered, Caprese salad and baked eggplant, were excellent. the Tiramisu dessert was somewhat disappointing as it was smothered with nuts. The retro 50's décor was fun with kitchy light fixtures and wall paper. It was bustling and our waiter was overworked and harried, but the service was excellent in spite of it. My biggest complaint was the noise level. My friend and I had to scream over the noise the whole night which put a damper on the evening and overall restaurant experience. Plus the air conditioner wasn't working well and it was hot and stuffy.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/12/2014Food was delicious, wine flights were wonderful, and our server had such a great personality and knowledge of the wine and food. One of my favorite places.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best gnocchi I have ever had!LisaNuDined on 9/12/2014We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Al Di La. I recommend requesting one of the banquettes inside - very comfy and away from foot traffic. The tomato basil soup was amazing and I highly recommend it. Our pasta meals were large, filling, and cooked perfectly. If I can recommend one thing over all others -- try the gnocchi!!! It is better than any gnocchi I have had in other restaurants or in Italy itself! It melts in your mouth and is just so good. I do not eat meat (it comes with shrimp) and they can make it without the shrimp. The tiramisu dessert is also good, although served in a martini glass more like scoops of ice cream than your typical layered rectangle. I would still recommend it although I do prefer other restaurant's tiramisu.Special Features:
- Awesome birthday dinnermspaghettioDined on 9/10/2014I was really happy with my first trip to Al Di La. It's such a cute place, and the menu looked really yummy. Inside it's very nice and modern with an intimate feel. The food was all really good and fresh ingredients, but what really stood out was the service. We had a wonderful server who made recommendations, and joked along with us in a professional way. Since I had a couple gifts to open, she gave a us a couple minutes without interruption when we sat down to open my gifts without being pressured to order, which was really considerate. We were not rushed, but never had to wait for anything. Overall a really nice experience.Special Features:
- ConsistencyOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/9/2014Ate the Duck pasta 3 weeks prior and it was the most awesome garlicky delicious dish ever. Told all my friends about it...went with them...not the same :( it was decent but not as mouth watering as it was the few weeks before...I didn't taste any garlic this time...my friend commented on how it was dry...I agreed...and proceeded to drizzle some Olive oil on it...it was better but was missing that garlic oil from the dish prior. All in all good but not as great as before. But we had a great time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentPanthergirlDined on 9/6/2014Absolutely delicious food with excellent menu selections. This is one of our new favorite restaurants.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We will be back!Cats1Dined on 9/6/2014We had never been to this restaurant, but decided to go as part of Charleston restaurant week. Why did we wait so long to go? The food was excellent, I had the gnocchi and my husband had a fish special. Waiter was efficient and steered us in the right direction on things to order. I had read mixed reviews about this place previously, but they must not have been to the same restaurant that we were!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Many time patronedgefoodiesDined on 9/6/2014We have eaten there since it first opened. The interior has changed and it looks very chic. The restaurant has changed hands a few times and previously we have enjoyed our food, we love Italian food seasoned with fresh herbs and home made pastas. Now, the food is not as good as it use to be. The lemon gelato was so bland that I managed to eat 2 bites, my pasta dish was very tasteless. My husband had the fish and he complained that it was bland and the portion was way too small. In fact he was the one that wanted to write the review, which he never does.Special Features:
- Restaurant Week SuccessCharlestonResidentVIPDined on 9/4/2014We went to Al di La for restaurant week, we have been wanting to try it for a while. It was terrific, everything we had was delicious. I had beef carpaccio and fettucine bolognese with lemon gelato for dessert. The server was spazzing out a little though, he kept coming back and telling us the special, and had to ask our order again because "he forgot". I understand it's Restaurant Week, but he needed to pull it together. I would recommend.Special Features:
- Never dissapoints.OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/3/2014I frequent Al Di La and never have less than a stellar experience. Delicious food: try the beef carpaccio, mussel app, or the nighly crudo app special. For main course, duck confit with house made pasta or the pork chop are my go-to choices, but anytime I stray, it's always a hit. Laid back, unpretentious but attentive staff. Ask for Nips.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner at Al Di LaPJAIDined on 8/29/2014Great place to dine! Noise level was perfect. Don't like to eat at a noisy restaurant and you can't have conversation. Eggplant parmigiana was excellent! All in my party were complimentary of their food as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good in the gutRidgeDined on 8/29/2014The three Italian courses were yummy in my tummy. I especially liked the gnocchi.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- foodneighborDined on 8/29/2014Best pork chop of the decade. Loved the Aperol Spritz--light, refreshing and delicious.Special Features:
- 2nd time and we still loved italfsDined on 8/26/2014Upon recommendation from our server, Walter, I tried the dish with duck confit for the first time and it was AMAZING!! Although we were not fond of the seasonal blueberry tart dessert, the rest of our meal was delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fab food!Sgchoate87Dined on 8/22/2014I had the asparagus risotto and scallops and my husband had the grilled pork chop with tomatoes and mashed potatoes. DELISH! It was a bit hot inside so we sat outside where it was breezy and quieter. The waiter was great and the food even better! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the creamy risotto was to die for! We will go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingNleafDined on 8/22/2014Heard great things and then was told by the waiter that the chef has no suggestions for a vegan. Cold olives and tomato slices are not dinner. Have eaten in all over in charleston and from ca
- Wonderful dinner!!!KathyTDined on 8/19/2014GREAT food, GREAT wine!!!! Birthday dinner with my family. Everything was wonderful...from the moment we walked in the door!! Thank you for making my evening special!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great time...once again!rubyVIPDined on 8/12/2014We are huge fans of Al Di La. Once again, we had a wonderful experience. Great food, great company, great service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/12/2014Very enjoyable. Great staff. Parking could be better.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Saturday nightOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/9/2014Really enjoyed dining at this establishment. When we arrived we were promptly seated. Everyone there was curtious and the food was great. Really enjoyed our dinner, wonderful food, wine and dessertSpecial Features:
- Doubly delightful delicious dealrobinsonthDined on 8/9/2014I took them up on a LivingSocial offer. Food was great. We enjoy tapas, so we ordered two apps and two primis. The beef carpaccio was lemony and bright. A stuffed fig was succulent and a nice change of pace. The tagliatelle and duck confit was not heavy with sauce, and the tonnarelli with housemade sausage and fava beans showed off some charcuterie prowess. If we had room, we would have gone for a wood-roasted chicken dish, which was more interesting than the obligatory offering. Wines by the glass paired nicely. Service was attentive, but not overbearing. Valet parking was nice. The meal would have been worth it without the coupon. For tourists wondering if there's any reason to leave the peninsula, there is.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointed all around.DisappointedDined on 8/8/2014Food was decent. Nothing impressive. The restaurant had a musty old smell. The server was friendly but confusing in his descriptions of the food. My husband ordered a dish recommended by the server and a different dish came out than was expected. Server did not offer to switch dish for the correct one or comp/discount the dish received.
- One of our favorite spotsOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/7/2014Al Di La is a great spot favored by locals. The food is delicious without being overpriced and portion sizes are perfect.Special Features:
- Disappointed to be disappointedLiciousDined on 8/6/2014I've wanted to go to Al Di La for years and was excited to see what all of the hype was about. Unfortunately, I wasn't that impressed. The ambience was perfect for a romantic evening with my man and I was pleased with our table. However, our server took forever and wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu. He was nice, but it was clear he didn't want to be there. I got the gnocchi which was okay, but found it strange that they cut up my shrimp in small pieces. The large portion was enough food for 2 people. My boyfriend had the pork chop, which looked amazing. We had talked about getting dessert, but our server disappeared (yet again) and took so long I wondered if he thought we had already paid him. Needless to say, we didn't get dessert.
- capecodDined on 8/6/2014I believe I was one of Al-Di-La's first diners. I have been loving it since it opened and still do. Always excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Gathering with friendsme2okDined on 8/6/2014Food was outstanding. Can't wait to have dinner there again.Special Features:
- Enjoyed DinnerEJ51Dined on 8/5/2014Just a quick meal for the four of us - great place to try some great dishes. Have been often in the past will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- amazing food, sub par serviceGoodEatsDined on 8/1/2014For as nice, tasty and special as the food is, you would think their waitstaff could be a bit more attentive and representative of the restaurant and cuisine.Special Features:
- Always good northern ItalianBregstoneDined on 8/1/2014A standard of good food, non tourist place in W. ashley neighborhood. Try the "quartino" of white wines, excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not Quite As I RememberedBeauGesteDined on 7/31/2014Been several years since we've patronized Al-Di-La. Must still be popular because made reservations three weeks in advance and could still only get 8:00 pm which is a little too late for me. When we arrived, place was half empty. So it goes. Still it was fifteen minutes until we could glasses of wine. Seat me, drink me, give me bread, but don't wait 15 minutes. Wine flight was outstanding; 3 Italian reds were super. When we got it. Had a tuna tartare appetizer special which was tasty, but just too much. Give me a taste, not a small plate. The asparagus risotto with seared scallops was again delicious; just heavy. I remember lighter fare at this place. Look, it's still very good, just not memorable. Quicken up, lighten up.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 1st time and we'll be backJgand4boysDined on 7/29/2014We were the only table on their adorable patio, the food was amazing, our waiter was outstanding, and the wine flights were so fun! Can't wait to go back and try their wood oven fired pizzas in the fall!Special Features:
- Great experience for visiting famOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/23/2014Our server was very patient & attentive. Ambience was great though my 60+ y.o. mother & aunt both had difficulty reading the menu b/c of the low lighting & menu font but to be honest, this is a common complaint anywhere we go. The appetizers were fantastic: seared yellowfin w/ watermelon & prosciutto (ok) & roasted figs w/ gorganzola wrapped in prosciutto (flavor explosion). Mom was very pleased with the fettuccine bolognese. Aunt got the roasted chicken & said it was most & tender. I got the ricotta gnocchi with shrimp, grape tomatoes & basil which was pretty good. Boyfriend got the duck confit with mushrooms which was moist, tender but a little too earthy for me.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A favoriteAwkwardDined on 7/23/2014While the menu is limited, Al Di La never fails to please. This is one of our favorite girls-lunch-out spots, and it works for a romantic evening dinner as well.Special Features:
- Hit all the right notesFishmanDined on 7/19/2014We went to Al Di La for the first time and were delighted. We read the Open Table reviews first and found out there was a elevated table with "love seat" seating. We requested that when we made the reservation and lo and behold they had that table set aside for us. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable service. Food was great. I had the pork chop and it was juicy, tender and tasty. My Wife had the scallops and they were excellent. With the feel of an in-town old Charleston bistro without the Charleston prices. This will definitely become one of our regular haunts.Special Features:
- Wonderful, as alwaysStarrysemDined on 7/19/2014Delicious food and wine, had an excellent time. We always look forward to dinner at Al Di La and it never disappoints.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of Top 10 in CharlestonJetWallyDined on 7/18/2014Nestled in thriving West Ashley, this was a a wonderful restaurant find! They had a great wine list, wonderful food and and terrific service. The only drawback was that the late dinner (8:15 PM) was a little noisier than I would have liked, but the food and the service made up for it. Best tomato basil soup my wife has ever had. We had a special fish offering with pan seared grouper, a corn, potato, and green bean blend followed by tiramisu that was perfectly prepared! The waitress was outstanding and anticipated every request before it was made!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- been many timesgiovanniDined on 7/18/2014always feel a bit rushed to leave at the end of the meal. I understand the need to turn over tables for other guests, but part of the allure is sitting streetside. Asking if I want the check once is sufficient. not every five minutes or so. I will continue to come, the food is second to none. If it weren't for the impatience of the staff to move us through, I would feel like I was in Naples.Special Features:

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In honor of Children's Cancer Awareness Month, the Phoenix Mercury will host families from Children's Cancer Network when the team takes on the San Antonio Silver Stars tomorrow (Friday, September 6.) Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
In addition, Children's Cancer Network will be the beneficiary of the Mercury's inaugural "Race to the Playoffs," a 5k walk/run taking place in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, September 14. The race, which starts and ends at US Airways Center, will begin at 7 a.m.
Fans can register at www.racetotheplayoffs.com or at any remaining Mercury home game. Registration costs $35 through midnight on September 11, and $45 from September 11 to September 14. Each participant will receive a Mercury drawstring bag, an exclusive "Race to the Playoffs" dry-fit running shirt, and more.
Limited tickets are still available for the Mercury's matchup against the San Antonio Silver Stars on Friday, September 6 at US Airways Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Fans can visit phoenixmercury.com to purchase tickets.
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Stuart Biggs, world's First Cisco CCIE (#1025) passed away on 24th June 2013, after he collapsed and went into a coma the previous week.
A retrospect of the 53 year old veteran's networking career runs parallel to the emergence of Cisco's most reputed and award-winning Certification CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert). It lays forth a mixed platter of awe and excitement to muse over those initial days in Cisco where a team of pioneers scooped up the best the Networking world could ask for.
The Journey
Biggs started his career in the field as Tech Support in 1983, following an MS in Electronic Engineering from Stanford University, California. After changing job roles like Sr. Software Engineer, Support Engineer and Principal Engineer with a few companies like 3Com, Fore Systems etc, Biggs joined Cisco Systems in 1991 (till 1994) as Support Engineer. After his bit of job-hopping, Biggs rejoined Cisco in 2002 as Technical Leader, only to stay put with the Networking top gun till his recent demise.
Stuart Biggs had played a key role in co-leading the team that developed Cisco's innovative and highly acclaimed CCIE certification program. This Cisco CCIE program was the brainchild of the Cisco Chairman and CEO Mr. John Chambers, who was back then a vice president.
The First CCIE
On October 1992, Biggs, along with a few other Cisco seniors, came up with a team who could serve as Technical Connoisseurs on Cisco products; who could maintain their own networks or help in maintaining them. One of the tasks of this expert team was to create a course that would highlight the expertise on Cisco products in a real live environment. The main aim of the program was to recognize the top talent in network design and problem-solving among Cisco's diverse customer base.
A rigid set of requirements was made mandatory to ensure that only the best of professionals got selected. "Prospective candidates need to be highly qualified just to enter the program, and after taking an intensive troubleshooting course, must pass a rigorous hands-on lab test conducted by senior support engineers".
A lab was created based upon the technology of the early 90′s like, FDDI, Ethernet, a bit of X.25, IBM SNA along with 1 or 2 routing protocols. The written exam was added later, only to serve as a qualification for admission to the lab exam. Brad Wright, the new CCIE program manager, assigned Stuart Biggs, the Cisco Senior Customer Engineer, to write the CCIE test and assemble gear for the CCIE test lab.
Some interesting facts about the CCIE bloomer days:
The CCIE Certification was planned to be named as Cisco "Top Gun"! But as the famous Tom Cruise starrer with the same name was recently released, Cisco changed it to "Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert" to avoid any legal issues.
The CCIE program was publicly announced on Sept. 27, 1993
As Cisco didn't have switches then, the lab gear consisted of AGS, AGS+ and MGS routers.
In those times the hands-on test took two days: One day of build-it and next day of fix-it after they break it!
The CCIE inventor team chose to start the CCIE numbering
system with 1024 (2 to the power of 10)
The company assigned the first CCIE number - CCIE # 1024 to its own Cisco testing lab, placing the number plaque on its door.
Stuart Biggs was awarded the second number - CCIE # 1025, as he created both the CCIE written and lab test.
Stuart Bigg's employee ID was the same as his CCIE No. #1025
The first non-Cisco person to pass both the written and lab exam was Terry Slattery, who used to work as a Consultant to Cisco. "……..Terry passed the hands-on test, designing and building the network in one day, then fixing the things that Biggs (the lab test creator) broke in just over half a day."
Biggs received #1025 on July 19, 1993 and Slattery got #1026 on 03-Aug-1993.
The 2013 worldwide Cisco CCIE count has been officially reported as +11,371 CCIEs
The Year 2013 is the 20th year of the CCIE program


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Among tax cuts and credits, more bailout fund requirements, and restrictions on executive pay packages, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) also includes a section that expands the reach of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and introduces the first federally mandated data breach notification requirement.
Title XIII of ARRA, also known as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), reserves $22 billion to "advance the use of health information technology" -- in large part so the U.S. will be able to move to e-health records by President Obama's 2014 deadline.
It also expands the reach of HIPAA data privacy and security requirements to include the "business associates" of those entities (health care providers, pharmacies, and the like) that are subject to HIPAA. Business associates, according to Goodwin Procter attorney Jacqueline Klosek, are companies like accounting firms, billing agencies, law firms or others that provide services to the entities covered under HIPAA.
Under the HITECH Act, those companies are now directly subject to HIPAA security and privacy requirements, as well as to the same civil and criminal penalties that hospitals, pharmacies and other HIPAA-covered entities face for violations. Before HITECH came into force, Klosek explains, business associates that failed to properly protect patient information were liable to the covered entities via their service contracts, but they did not face governmental penalties.
Kelly Hagan, a shareholder in the law firm of Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt, says the most significant (and least publicized, in his opinion) changes in the HITECH Act are those that strengthen HIPAA enforcement measures. In particular, Hagan points to subsection 13410(c), which requires civil penalties that are collected under the HITECH Act to be funneled back into the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights enforcement budget.
He says the situation now is reminiscent of the creation of the Fraud and Abuse Control Account: "It was remarkable when they put the Fraud and Abuse Control Account in place and started funneling the monetary penalties back into the enforcement agency's budget how quickly that became a priority. If history repeats itself, what that suggests is that the OCR's traditional approach to enforcement, which has been complaint-driven and compliance-oriented, is going to ... become more proactive, more punitive."
Moreover, monetary penalties are mandatory for violations involving "willful neglect" as of Feb. 17, 2011. At that point, "all of a sudden HIPAA compliance becomes a fact of life instead of a paper tiger," Hagan says.
If that's not enough, Proskauer Rose associate Sara Krauss observes yet another enhancement: The HITECH Act provides for the Department of Justice to pursue criminal penalties for a violation that rises to the level of criminal activity. However, in the event that DOJ declines to act on a violation, the HITECH Act allows OCR to pursue civil penalties for that same violation.
obama and his marxist followers are taking away every bit of freedom we have...why was this put in the stimulus bill when hitech act could have been included in the duty to die we hate seniors health (isn't that a joke) billsReply
Oh Pleeeeeez,
You need to see a psychiatrist for paranoid delusions.....Reply
You have no idea what you are talking about. As a HIM professional this bill holds libility for indivuduals PHI in the hands of their health care providers. This bill is to protect you, not do anything else. Please study up before you make a comment that is so far off the mark. This bill stengthens HIPAA regulations to notify you if there has been a breach your medical records and other PHI.Reply
I had also wondered why the HITECH act was part of the stimulus package. After further reading, it appears to make sense that an Act that is providing $19.2 billion for EHR (Electronic Health Records), should also put some teeth into the provision of the money, making sure pateint protection is in place BEFORE everyone is out there spending it on various EHR projects.
I certainly don't understand our political system the way I need to, but I'm guessing that attaching additional HIPAA criteria to the bill was faster and more effective than trying to change or update the HIPAA laws already in place. I too view this Act and the provisions, as an increase in patient protection AND with power to enforce.Reply
Well it sure make a lot of problems for everyone especially small business and is again one more way to insure we are becoming the HIPPA police as a healthcare provider.
If we ran our business like the government runs the VA Hospital system, its for sure, we would need this new broad reaching legislation.
Lets hope we never breach the personal medical records like banks breach personal banking information and never told their account holders
So why were banks never penalized after they breached personal financial information of ite depositors.??
quid pro quo boys!Reply
As a HIPAA Consultant, let me tell you your personal and medical information can be accessed very easily. Most medical places are NOT HIPAA Compliant, nor are they HITECH ACT Compliant. Oh, they are saying they are, are they really, NO. That makes me MAD as hell, I want to know who is looking at my information and why. I want to know I am protected. I took my grandmother to the doctors last month and when I was signing her in, I looked across the desk and saw a computer screen that had someones information on it, name address, soc. sec. and so on. I asked if they were HIPAA Compliant and of course they said Yes we are. I told them no you are not, you are beaching information and who knows where else they are beaching information and yes I turned them in. Nothing gets done if you don't speak up. Quit being lazy concerning your personal and health information, unless you don't care. If you don't care I don't want to hear when your information gets in the wrong hands.Reply
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Israel Fires Into Syria As War Reaches New Levels of Chaos
The border between Israel and Syria is becoming an increasingly-tense zone.
On Sunday, PM Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson tweeted that members of the Israeli Defense Force destroyed a machine gun nest that fired on Israeli soldiers, promting the IDF's responce.
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Pope Benedict XVI to Resign on February 28
Pope Benedict XVI will resign on February 28, the Vatican has announced. "The pope announced that he will leave his ministry at 8:00pm (7pm UK time) on February 28," said Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi. The reason for the resignation, cited by the Pope himself, is "advanced age".


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DOD should cut out the "diversity" programs along with all the support staff and money for studies and implementation. Any uniformed personnel should be reassigned to combat/combat support/combat service support units immediately. DOD should also cut out any "green energy" programs to include bio-fuels research. The Navy should take this opportunity to stop putting women on board our nuclear attack and ballistic missile submarines. These are just a few items that come to mind. I am certain a few O3s and E4s could come up with enough cuts to existing and unnecessary programs to make up for the estimated funding cuts.


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A conference in Honolulu next month aims to collect and discuss innovative ideas from around the world that help protect the environment and improve quality of life, while also creating jobs and wealth.
The World Congress on Zero Emission Initiatives: Launching "The Blue Economy" will focus on innovations in seven areas: energy, food, health, housing, transportation, water and waste.
"We are going to be addressing seven main disciplines that are typically looked at individually," says Mark McGuffie, managing director of Enterprise Honolulu and chair of the event. "The crux of why we are holding this is to bring these entities together because they are all interrelated."
The Congress will help bring "the discussion to a much higher level … (and) look at how we can improve in ways that don't take generations."
McGuffie says Hawaii's biggest export is money — about $12 billion a year to bring in food and oil. Imagine the economic benefits if the state could cut that amount in half, he says. "It's not going to happen overnight but we have to get started."
The keynote speaker will be professor Gunther Pauli, co-creator of the event, founder of the Zero Emissions Research Initiatives at United Nations University in Tokyo and the author of 16 books, including "The Blue Economy." Pauli describes the Blue Economy as an emerging economy that promotes competition, job stimulation and innovation while encouraging businesses to be sustainable and to create productive social capital.
Hawaii-based speakers will include Pono Shim, CEO of Enterprise Honolulu, Nainoa Thompson, executive director of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Robbie Alm, executive VP of Hawaiian Electric Co.
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Before & After: Organized Laundry Room
Sometimes, the right containers can make all the difference in the world. This is definitely the case in Leslie's closet-style laundry room. The before pic is a scene of mismatched products overflowing from baskets that aren't quite right. With a little help from Benita at Chez Larsson, Leslie transforms her space just by moving around a few things.
Benita suggests moving the short containers to the top shelf and picking up taller, white containers and using them on the bottom shelf. Metal rimmed labels keep contents identifiable since we can't see what's inside. The larger containers now hide the overflowing products while keeping with the overall white color scheme. The space is now visually pleasing with our eyes now landing on pretty flowers.
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It looked bad before? True, everything wasn't closed up, but nothing was falling out, jumbled or piled on top of other things. In my house that's an organizing victory to start with...
I'm glad to see they reused some of the original containers. I hate to see "organization" that requires people to go out and buy brand new containers if the prior ones were useful.
I'd give my eye teeth just to have the before pic.
I live in NYC, what's a "laundry room"?
Lovely! Must have felt like such and accomplishment, joy and relief once it was done. I know that's how I feel when I complete an organization project.
I have to agree with kipi, I also live in NYC... "What is this 'laundry room' you speak of?"
The closet she has is very, very similar-- down to the white wire shelves-- to the one I now have in my kitchen for the washer and dryer.
First, I didn't think the "before" was that bad. Secondly, where'd all that useful stuff go? I have the same red Tide container on my shelf; I make my own laundry soap (complicated reasons) and reuse that container because I love how it dispenses. I have twice as many spray bottles of things like Windex-- where did hers go? I suppose it looks better, but is it as functional if those just went somewhere else? I'm not really understanding what's in the buckets on the bottom shelf.
I would like to know what is in the buckets too. They kind of look like kitty litter containers. Is that what they are?
I thought the 'before' picture was great. I also like the after! I think it is great that there are decorations in it!
I have a similar set-up in the house I am renting. I love the narrow shelf right behind the washer and dryer - great idea! I can't tell you how many times I have been precariously splayed across the top of the washer with a broom trying to fish out something that accidentally fell behind it and the dryer....
I agree. I'd be happy with the before picture. Not only that, it's one thing to be organized, it's another thing to hide everything so well that you forget what you have! I think the before example looks more efficient. And it's a laundry area! Behind a curtain!!! Why does everything have to be "double" hidden???
Like many others, I think the "before" version is just fine as is, though the "after" is OK, too.
Whatever best pleases the person who will be living with it all......
I like the before better. It looks ready for work and the after looks like someone has too much time on their hands and is obsessive.
i love a good laundry room or garage organization project! and that sketch she did is so cute!
Apologies! Not too much time on her hands, just an amazing level of perfection and accomplishment. Everything she touches is made perfect. Some people can do that. The boat is awesome.
Both look great, but for those of us who are farsighted it would be murder to have to read those little labels on the container in order to find things. The before is more practical, if less pretty.
The before pic looked just fine to me. I'd have a hard time finding anything in the after pic.
I agree with others that the "after" is prettier, but less practical with the tiny labels and everything hidden away.
this is inspiring because we're getting new laundry machines Wednesday.... and changing the space a tad to make it more useful. The before is certainly fine- but what I like so much about the after is that this space is just closed by curtains. For me- that would mean they're less likely to get closed all the time. If it were doors, the first one would be fine. If mine was just closed off with curtains, I'd rarely close them- making the space visible ALL the time. If they're like me, I'd see why they want it 'pretty'!
Love the after!
Ha, another New Yorker too busy drooling with envy to be able to appreciate the difference between before and after (both look fine to me). Laundry in my own home is my biggest dream...
CozyLittleCave - I think I would find it a lot easier on a regular basis to close that curtain than to return my laundry products to those different little baskets and bins.
i love it! viv mansour of the blog ish & chi just redid her laundry room and it's a beauty too!
I'm a "before" fan. I'd rather see what I have to work with instead of a row of white buckets.
I think it's crazy that everyone thinks the before is fine. I live in the before picture now, a tiny closet with my washer/dryer and then a bunch of chaotic shelves next to it. I don't like going into the room it's in (office/guest room) because it's such a disorganized, throw-all mess. If I could make it look like the after here I would be so much happier! Nice job.
As a former NYCer that went 8 blocks to the "good laundromat" (and now elsewhere am enjoying a stackable in the kitchen), I can't possibly imagine needing that much space or stuff with which to do laundry.
So now she/he takes out the big red tide can out of the white bucket? when done, she puts it back in the bucket and up on the shelf....seriously if taking out buckets and putting them back isn't too much time on hands, I don't know what is.
Before definitely doable, after maybe after I retire....
...oh and yeah...we all must run and buy more plastic just to make everything look just so!
At first I thought that was a clock on the wall behind the shelves, but now I realize that it's a brass ceiling fixture attached to the wall with conduit hiding the wiring. Yes, it's a laundry space, but that's an ugly piece of work.
That would have been the first thing I changed out. Replacing fixtures is a piece of cake, and a proper light would look and function so much better.
And to oldsplice, it looks like the owner has switched detergent from liquid-tide-in-the-red-bottle on the shelf above, to powdered detergent in a glass jar on the counter. So it's actually gotten more accessible, not less.
Whoops, no conduit, that's a shelf support.
Still, the light fixture should go. Just sayin'.
I like the after shot as well. Seems like things have a place to go now, and they're organized by type. Which means you're a lot less likely to buy more soap because you didn't realize you still had soap since the place was so visually chaotic you didn't notice it.
The before is "fine." The after is superb. What's wrong with everyone that they need to criticize the way another person organizes his or her laundry room?
I assume the windex bottles and taller bottles that were in the small baskets before most likely now rest in the taller buckets. But I could be wrong.
With all the detail and effort put into the re-design, I doubt the organizer would have made things less efficient.
It seems to me it wouldn't be so hard to remember where things are, even though they're hidden from view. Seriously, there are like 7 buckets on the bottom row. In a room that is probably used daily, or at least multiple times a week. Does everyone have problems remembering what cabinet they put their pots and pans in, too?
The after is WAY better. I think everyone saying the after is bad are just jealous!
The 'before' would be my 'after'. They both look good....but the after is an improvement.


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After high school graduation, best friends Will, Jay, Neil and Simon jet off on an all-expenses paid, no-holds-barred, totally mental trip to an exotic Greek isle. Buoyed by dreams of endless sun-drenched days, booze-fueled evenings and booty-filled nights, the young lads are on the loose in virgin territory but soon discover that they are in way over their heads. But no matter how hard it gets, the fab four decide to let nothing stand in the way of their fun in this hilarious celebration of summer vacation - without reservations.
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Georgia's improving defensive line got six sacks against LSU but still gave up 95 yards to back Charles Scott. Against Tennessee and league-leading back Montario Hardesty, they'll face their biggest test of the season, despite recent injury problems for the Vol's offensive line. Coach Rodney Garner tells the Athens Banner-Herald that UT has "the best offensive line" that the Dogs have played, "hands down." Garner adds, "I don't care if they're 2-3. You look at the film and the film don't lie."
Mark Richt says Georgia's defensive line will "get tested this game more than any game we've played. Especially against the run. That's what those big boys are here for to stop the run. It will be a great matchup."
In addition to all the official statistical categories in which the Bulldogs rank last or near it in the SEC, MrSEC.com has come up with what it calls the Fife Factor, named after the bumbling Mayberry deputy, which quantifies just how often a team shoots itself in the foot. Figuring into the Fife Factor are penalties (on offense and defense), giveaways and sacks allowed — all counted as "miscues." The goal is to see how many plays — on average — the SEC's teams can run without a miscue. Finishing last so far: Georgia, which has had a miscue every 9.71 plays. Tennessee has the second-best Fife Factor, with a miscue every 18.41 plays.
Like Georgia, Tennessee has had problems with kickoff coverage, giving up big returns to Florida, Ohio and Auburn. It remains to be seen what the Dogs are going to do about it, but Tennessee apparently has made changes in its personnel to try and fix the problem. Coach Lane Kiffin told the Chattanooga Times-Free Press he has shuffled the coverage unit this week to put more speed on the field. "You'll see a bunch of new people out there," Kiffin said. He added that the team practiced "even more on special teams this week, and we already did a ton. Yesterday was almost like a live drill. There were bodies flying everywhere. I think they're getting the message. I'd be shocked if we don't play well on kickoff coverage this week."
Concussions are a dangerously underrated injury in football — at least, they were until ESPN launched its nearly round-the-clock coverage of Tim Tebow's pounding head. Anyway, both of Georgia's Kings, Caleb and Tavares, suffered concussions in last week's game, and The Red & Black provides an in-depth look at the injury and how the Georgia program determines a player with a concussion is ready to take the field again. It involves a series of tests and, says Ron Courson, UGA's director of sports medicine, "If anywhere along in there they have some symptoms, we stop them and back them back down. They may go through that [progression] in one day, they may go through that in four or five days. It's just a matter of progression. We monitor from that standpoint."
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October 9th, 2009
10:37 am
Just like Barney Fife, I am all for Bud nipping. Cold ones of course.
October 9th, 2009
10:38 am
Dawgs win!
October 9th, 2009
10:41 am
October 9th, 2009
10:41 am
20 – 13 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahaahahahahahaha
October 9th, 2009
10:41 am
Thanks Cuz for not saying "irst" .
October 9th, 2009
10:42 am
thats suppose to say "first"
October 9th, 2009
10:46 am
Still waiting for Animaldr's keen insight on how UGA needs to approach this weekend… I think that UGA should hire him as a consultant.
He's like Soloman in the bible… He has all of the answers!
October 9th, 2009
10:49 am
The new rule prohibits helmet to head contact, two concussions, hmmmm. Lord help you if you look at the stands, or point to the sky. I think the SEC refs were OCD'n on the celebration penalty, and hopefully the national spotlight on inchoherent penalties have calmed that down for everyone.
The thing that UGA is doing this weekend is playing run defense, and Monte will take away our run game. My guess is that we will be open 10 yards down the field. The question is whether we can hit the reicevers. They will be open.
October 9th, 2009
10:52 am
If defense plays like it did last week, we win. Kickoff coverage CANNOT spot them at the ball midfield every time. Even Crompton can make us pay for that.
October 9th, 2009
10:56 am
Hey Bill,
I quoted the same Kiffin interview to the Chattanooga Times-Free Press in your other post and poster Mark Richt responded with something worth repeating here:
"Dawg Nation
Man where have you been? We don't have time for additional special teams practice. Besides, it's not like special teams has made a big difference this year anyway. We are spending our time with tackling drills and practicing our running game and they have been exponentially better this year; don't you think? Oh and I added 15 minutes to each practice to work on our dances for timeouts and stuff. It just gets the team fired up ya know? We just aren't that concerned with special teams play. If TN wants to practice that more then more power to them but that's not how we do things at UGA."
Kind of sums up the frustrations echoed by many.
October 9th, 2009
10:59 am
The ol' JUNKYARD DAWGS USUALLY FOUND A WAY TO WIN – TO OVERACHIEVE. They played with GREAT ENERGY AND FIRE!Time to start doing that again.
October 9th, 2009
11:01 am
Anyone say Bud or was it Bye? Buds are always good at Arthur Parr's or Allen's and (I say bye bye to CWM and the rest of them. This by is for you Martinez and booboo.
Dogs had better hang tough vs Hardesty and their FROSH BACK . I see BOTH doing some major, major damage to UGA's d, then that very,very average Compton will light up the GA secondary. It could be ugly.
We are a team in dis array and it could become very ugly, down the final stretch.
Change must be forthcoming or 2010 will be a repeat.
Harry Dog, class of 73
October 9th, 2009
11:01 am
Maybe we should consider moving Logan Gary, to OG. Makes as much sense as having the guy covering kicks.
#2 QB covering kicks – brilliant!!!
October 9th, 2009
11:05 am
Now all we need is a Salt-n-Pepper suit and we'll be just right for dipping.
October 9th, 2009
11:09 am
any word on Bruce Figgins?
October 9th, 2009
11:12 am
UGA has a bunch of cry baby fans! Don't tell me you are passionate either. You think you know football, because you MAY have played Pop Warner or you watch it on TV. Changes will be made if they need to be made. It's not going to happen in the middle of the year. Let it all play out and if the Dawgs don't get it done on the field, then at the end of the year, sound off. Remember, we are reading what the media writes. I would bet that most things said by the coaches and players aren't a full quote or taken out of context. The media would never exaggerate or not tell the entire truth of what was said. Look at the coverage of the political races. That is how they get you all going. Then you all pop off like you have been coaching for 50 years and know better how to run a football team. Send your resume' to Damon Evans! I bet you don't get a call. Let the season play out, then you can gripe, if need be! Go Dawgs!! I hate UT!!!
October 9th, 2009
11:12 am
did you know that Andy Griffith was complety tanked when making all those shows-watch one again and it makes sense
October 9th, 2009
11:14 am
put the lotion in the basket
October 9th, 2009
11:15 am
That's funny Lane! Bobo said yesterday that the reason we don't play our #2 QB more is because our #3 QB is injured (I hear "If it weren't for my horse I wouldn't have made it through that year of college."). Then we run that #2 out there on Punt Return and Punt Coverage duty. Seems just about as logical is dancing on the field when you are tied with a team you should beat by 28 or keeping the same Crack Special Teams Coordinator on staff when he is obviously hurting your chances of winning!
October 9th, 2009
11:16 am
some of the comments by you all crack me up! Saint Simons, go to the GT website! Oh that's right no one cares about that team! Keep them coming YellerSkeeters are PeterEaters.
October 9th, 2009
11:19 am
Where's my bullet?
October 9th, 2009
11:19 am
Charlotte…I haven't received a response to any of the 284 letters I have sent Damon Evans this year. You can't duck me forever Evans! (The keys for the letters in the last sentence were struck very hard to show my frustration.)
October 9th, 2009
11:21 am
uuughh….keep sending them, maybe you will get lucky and you can get a job there!
October 9th, 2009
11:21 am
What we need to nip in the bud is fans talking crap about there own team.
October 9th, 2009
11:34 am
Lol, uh guys, Logan Grey only goes in to cover punts that could land somewhere behind the 30, and he only fair catches the ball, so where is the risk of injury in doing that? What, are you worried he'll pull a muscle waving his throwing arm? If any of you naysayers knew half as much as you think, you'd be a head coach of a NCAA program. Support the dawgs and stop the whining; you make UGA fans look like loser GT fans.
October 9th, 2009
11:36 am
Charlotte Dawg,
From your 11:12 Post
UGA has a bunch of cry baby fans!(No just sad with the unwillingness of the coaches to make a change.)
Don't tell me you are passionate either.(I am sorry if you don't like it.)
You think you know football, because you MAY have played Pop Warner or you watch it on TV.
(I have played to the college level and do know something about football)
Changes will be made if they need to be made.(If???)
It's not going to happen in the middle of the year.(How about trying adjustments….just once?)
Let it all play out and if the Dawgs don't get it done on the field, then at the end of the year, sound off.(I remind you, you are here sounding off as well.)
Remember, we are reading what the media writes. I would bet that most things said by the coaches and players aren't a full quote or taken out of context.
(OK and when has any of the coaches or players identified that their quotes were taken out of context?)
The media would never exaggerate or not tell the entire truth of what was said.( That's were you research and make your own determinations) Look at the coverage of the political races.(Ahhhhhh, knew you were going there)
That is how they get you all going.(Their job I assume)
Then you all pop off like you have been coaching for 50 years and know better how to run a football team.(I have coached and did not make it a career as I served my county for 30 years. Besides the job was full when I was looking. Coach Dooley wouldn't resign.)
Send your resume' to Damon Evans! I bet you don't get a call.( Your right he is to busy setting up the Dome game for 2011)
Let the season play out, then you can gripe, if need be!(Then Saturdays would not be as much fun)
Go Dawgs!! I hate UT!!!(Finally something we agree on.)
Done with jest Charlotte.;)
October 9th, 2009
11:45 am
Good luck tomorrow, Doggies. Neyland Stadium is kind of weird, but I do enjoy the gameday atmosphere in Knoxville…see you on The Flats in November!
October 9th, 2009
11:45 am
D&D and Charlotte. If they would pay me to coach the Special Teams, I bet I could do nothing and get better results than Fabris.
First Team Meeting:
"Is there anybody out there that just wants to knock th $hit out of someone on the other team?"
"Come on…there has to be more than 3 of you."
"Finally. Ok you 10 are on Kickoff Coverage…Walsh is going to kick it as far as he can. You idiots knock the crap aout of everyone on the field not wearing what you are wearing. First guy that tackles the man with the ball gets a nice pat on the butt by me. I don't care how you make it happen just make the damned tackle. Walsh if you don't kick it in the endzone, I'm putting Bogotay in. If neither of you can do it, nobody gets a pat on the butt by me. Now go get'em."
…Plus I'd work for a third of what they pay that idiot Fabris.
October 9th, 2009
11:49 am
We say the same thing every week. "If we won't commit penalties we'll win" "if the kick coverage won't give up 30 yards a pop we'll win" "If the defense will grow a pair…" and every Saturday we see the same thing. We either escape with an ugly win or hang our heads after an ugly loss and think of the missed opportunities. I'm tired of it. I don't think it's too much to ask for this team to perform the way it is expected to.
October 9th, 2009
11:56 am
Uuuggh said: I hear "If it weren't for my horse I wouldn't have made it through that year of college."
Sweet Lewis Black reference! Awesome!
October 9th, 2009
12:02 pm
I sure hope TN plays some rap music at Neyland this weekend during pre-game and timeouts. I dont think we can win without our weekly "So you think you can Dance" practice during the game.
October 9th, 2009
12:05 pm
Richt, Yes UT plays rap music in the stadium, alot actually sometimes hyping Berry for Heisman. I was in Neyland last week to see it. Luckily the Auburn band played most of the time.
October 9th, 2009
12:11 pm
"Barney" Martinez
"Goober" Bobo
"Floyd" Fabris
"Opie" Cox
"Otis" UGA student section
October 9th, 2009
12:18 pm
@Step, I guess that makes "Aunt Bea" = Michael Adams?
October 9th, 2009
12:18 pm
Did you hear that Fife won the Nobel Prize!
What a joke. When does rhetoric enable you to win the Nobel?
Sorry, I could not resist.
October 9th, 2009
12:19 pm
Since no one wants to talk football on this blog, I will. Did you notice the "block/tackle" by Ciron Black on Bryan Evans on Scott's 33 yard td run? I'm sure you still have the game recorded. Go back and look at the play and look at the position of the officials and tell me what you think.
October 9th, 2009
12:28 pm
Is our game even on TV? How sad that I'm even asking.
October 9th, 2009
12:30 pm
georgia is the most undisciplined football team i have seen in years. not only do we give up the ball, heck we go ahead and give you 15 yards to go along with it. we lose this week, and the sh*t hits the fan. literally.
October 9th, 2009
12:37 pm
Next thought…
Does anyone see this scenario playing out?
Cox continues to play average QB, Dogs have a below average year. So there's always next year…
Next year, Gray plays average QB (no quality playing time before starting) and Dogs have a…
The next year, Murray steps in (no quality playing time before starting) and Dogs have a….
Murray may well leapfrog Gray, but I still think he needs some snaps. Based on what I saw in the spring game, Murray looks more like the future…
October 9th, 2009
12:43 pm
Coach Jim Harbaugh – hire him now
October 9th, 2009
12:46 pm
I just had to surf over here to get a good laugh. GoooooooooooooVolllllllllllssss
October 9th, 2009
12:48 pm
You are right in this assesment. The problem is we never build a lead big enough so we can get younger guys in to get some experience. See AZ State last year; we could have been up 4 touchdowns in that game had we wanted to by the 3rd quarter and given Cox an entire quarters worth of work but we just laid down on the ball hence the 1st and goal from the 5 yd line and we end up kicking as field goal. This is all with the #1 and #12 pick in the NFL draft in the backfield. The conservative approach we have kills opportunities to get younger QBs playing time.
October 9th, 2009
12:55 pm
SEC1 – EXACTLY. This isn't rocket science.
October 9th, 2009
12:56 pm
True that.
While we are still in contention for the East, I don't see Richt making any significant changes. However, if we continue to struggle, we should give serious consideration to playing the young guys. My fear is that Richt will be "loyal" to Cox and then "loyal" to Gray and so on…
October 9th, 2009
12:59 pm
Loyalty is for losers. That's us.
October 9th, 2009
1:03 pm
SEC1, you fear this from a man who kept Matthew Stafford on the bench for half a season in favor of Joe T and Joe Cox (1 game)? Loyalty is what this man is about. Why else is Brian Evans playing any position on defense? Why does Cox stay in the game overthrowing everyone for a whole half with ONE first down? On that note why is Bobo still calling plays? Why is Fabris getting a coaching salary? Or Martinez? BLIND LOYALTY!
October 9th, 2009
1:11 pm
Wow, everyone is in rare form today!!!! Good job folks.
Murfdawg, yes I saw it and laughed. Typical was what I said and just let it go!!!! Got tired of beating that one up as it does nothing for UGA. Until they decide UGA has had enough of the crap from UF endzone celebration there is nothing we can do about it.
So from some one who is not happy with the things are going in Athens I will try to say something good for all of you blind loyalist out there who shame all of us for taking UGA's name in vain.
We have a great recruiting class lined up for next year. Ealey is just not quite ready yet we will be ok with Samuel. Cox only throws 1 or 2 int's a game with about 4 or 5 more possible but he is the leader of the team and without him I doubt we would score any points. The defense kept LSU under 400 yards last week and did you see that first half masterpiece. Beautiful considering they took the ball nearly 50 yards everytime they touched it. Don't worry about next year we will have coached up the players on the kickoff team and expand the look for a kicker for kickoffs farther than just Europe. We will put up giant fans on both end of Sanford stadium as part of the expansion so the wind will not be a problem on kickoffs any longer. Gray's arm will be rested next year and ready to go provided some hotshot on the opposing team doesn't take his head off with him fielding punts. Oh I forgot that is our team that does those things. He should be ok. Our coaches know that penalties are a problem. We promise to do more than make the players knit UGA a new outfit next year as punishment. We will send Fabris up to VA Tech in the offseason so he can tell Beamer what he has been doing wrong and hopefully coach fab can come back with some new ideas. We love Joe Cox so much we will hire him as a graduate assistant and co-offensive coordinator to give Bobo some new ideas. And finally, we will have BVG come back to Athens for a visit. Unfortunately, all of our D recruits will bail for fear of tackling drills so Martinez will be back again next year.
October 9th, 2009
1:13 pm
yepper, you have a point.
I have seen others refer to that loyalty as being his greatest asset and his greatest liability…
October 9th, 2009
1:30 pm
Yellowskeeter: Not Aunt Bea for Micheal Adams, but "Mayor Roy Stoner" Michael Adams.
Also, "Deputy Warren Freguson" Mark Richt & "Howard Sprague" Damon Evans
October 9th, 2009
1:31 pm
Here it is..plain and simple……
Our defense will make Crompton look like he is a heisman candidate tomorrow.
Our offense will have 3 turnovers (1 will go back for a TD). Samuel will fumble. We gain 79yds and make UT defense look great
Our special teams will bring laughter from the croud as they live up to their nickname: Keystone Cops
The team will dance for the crowd at the beginning of the 4th quarter.
Special teams will find time to dance some when lining up to kick off
AJ will look spectacular! and some will wonder- how did he end up at UGA when he could have played for a great team and possibly won a championship.
Kef Senior will eat BoBo's playcalling alive. People will be laughing for weeks to come.
After the game, Mark "will be sad" we got embarrassed. He will blame the kicker. Cox will be mad. ….same story…different week…..wash…rinse…repeat……


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Fulton finance director defends countys credit
Says story behind headlines not so grim
May 07, 2013
ATLANTA Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown.
"They call it a cut in our credit rating but it is really more of a nick," O'Connor said. "On our long-term debt, we went from AA+ to AA. We are still a super-high investment grade. Our short-term debt was unchanged with all three of the rating agencies. We received the highest credit possible."
The county is borrowing $200 million in tax anticipation notes (called TANs) to close the gap between the start of the fiscal year and when tax bills actually go out.
Still, that $200 million represents 40 percent of the total budget. And the Fulton continues to rely on cash reserves (fund balance) to cover shortfalls in the budget. In 2012, it used $30 million of fund balance to cover expenses. The current budget anticipates using $54 million of reserves to balance.
That is because the county is because the commissioners have chosen to spend down large cash reserves on hand rather than raise taxes, O'Connor said.
Meanwhile, all other metro counties have raised their millage rates since the recession hit in 2008, he noted.
"Other counties raised their millage rate. But we entered the recession in a very strong cash position with a fund balance of over $150 million. The commissioners have used fund balance over and above the county's minimum fund balance requirements," he said.
Commission policy and good accounting practices call for a fund balance of 8.33 percent. The cash reserves used to make up the shortfall the last three years are over and above that.
O'Connor did admit that this is the last year Fulton can rely on these cash reserves. But that simply means the commissioners will have to sit down and make choices. That could include a tax increase or not.
"We have faced recessions before. The county has always beaten its [spending] predictions. We always kept our fund balance. We are headed toward a wall, but in the 17 years I've been here, they've always maintained that minimum reserve," O'Connor said.
"They're going to argue and fight. But they always end up making sure we stay within our established reserve."
He said people forget Fulton was in a better cash position that any metro government going into the recession. Fulton's millage rate is lower than Cobb, DeKalb or Gwinnett, O'Connor pointed out.
"We have done a better job than any of the surrounding counties in this recession and [have] the lowest water rates in the region," he said. "For the state Legislature to attack Fulton County [capping its millage rate] is ridiculous. This is the most fiscally sound county in the metro area."


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The zesty South Korean quartet epitomised girl power at their concert on Saturday night
Text: Dang Hui Ling
Photos: ONE Production
Videos: Teng Siew Eng and Ng Jia Yi
In Dec 2012, 2NE1 blew us away with their New Evolution concert. Two years on, the South Korean quartet returned to our shores with their second world tour All or Nothing (AON) held at Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday night, flaunting a stronger and better side that proved why they are truly the best.
Despite 2NE1's regular visits to Singapore, local Blackjacks (2NE1 fans) have never failed to give the ladies a warm welcome, according to Dara. Shortly after landing at the airport on Friday, the enthusiastic singer tweeted: "Wazzup Singapore?!? We're here!!! Our Singapore Blackjacks are always very passionate!!!"
And what's even more amusing was how the hashtag #2NE1comeliao (so Singaporean!) – we believe it's a wordplay on the group's latest hit track "Come Back Home" – started trending after they arrived in Singapore.
On Saturday, 2NE1's eventful schedule included a press conference at Square 2, as well as an exclusive Sound Check and Meet & Greet session with some lucky fans in the afternoon, before they finally took the stage at 7.15pm. The two-hour show opened with their new song "Crush" and debut single "Fire", setting the house on party mode within minutes.
As we learned from a video that was shown during the concert, AON is conceptualised into four main themes – Pink, White, Red and Black. Although pink is considered a feminine colour, toy guns were used as props in this segment to show that women can be as strong as men. During the White section that is meant to portray the "pure and serene vibes of women", slow-tempo tracks such as "Missing You", "If I Were You" and "Come Back Home" (acoustic version) were performed. As for the Red and Black segments, they symbolise "love and sexiness" and "rebellion" respectively.
If we were to sum up the concert in two words, it has to be: girl power.
While 2NE1 is extremely popular among female fans, four lucky chaps, who were pre-selected to go on stage, went home with the biggest reward last night – each of them received a short but ultra-sultry lap dance from a member.
Onstage theatrics aside, 2NE1 pumped anticipation levels to the roof when the ladies hinted that they will return to Singapore with their "family" soon. YG Family concert on our little red dot? Yes, please.
Click on to find out how CL, Bom, Dara and Minzy stole our hearts with their individual charms.
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Look at him trying to act nonchalant.
i got croakies for my shades
Poor little bobby is gonna be all alone today! I'm gonna make him a fancy salad tomorrow. He doesn't know what day it is anyway
who does this guy think he is
me + bobby = quality time
bath boy
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Kinderhook (village), New York
|Kinderhook, New York
Location of Kinderhook, New York
|Coordinates: 42°23′37″N 73°42′18″W / 42.39361°N 73.70500°WCoordinates: 42°23′37″N 73°42′18″W / 42.39361°N 73.70500°W
|United States
|New York
|• Total
|1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)
|• Land
|1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)
|• Water
|0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
|253 ft (77 m)
|Population (2010)
|• Total
|• Density
|667.7/sq mi (257.8/km2)
|Time zone
|Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
|• Summer (DST)
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Kinderhook (Kinderhoek in Dutch) is a village located in the Town of Kinderhook in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 1,211 at the 2010 census.
The Village of Kinderhook is located in the south-central part of the town on US 9.
The area was named by Henry Hudson in 1609 as "Kinderhoek" (Dutch for children's corner) because he had seen native American children frequently playing there. First settled by the Dutch around 1640, the area was part of that surrendered to the English in 1664.
In 1686 the area was granted the Great Kinderhook Patent and organized into one township.
Much of the area's growth did not occur until the 19th century - in 1813 the village had only twenty dwellings. By 1843, the number had grown to 86 and just seven years later there were about 200 buildings and 1400 inhabitants. The size of the village has remained steady since then, and the Kinderhook Village District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. In 1838, Kinderhook was chartered as a village.
United States President Martin Van Buren was born in Kinderhook village, and was known as "Old Kinderhook" which was sometimes abbreviated as "O.K.". Thus some sources attribute the use of the phrase "OK" to Van Buren and his supporters. The home where he was born, his father's tavern, no longer exists, but a historical marker is located on the site.[citation needed] The Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Van Buren's retirement home, is open to the public.
Kinderhook is located at 42°23′37″N 73°42′18″W / 42.39361°N 73.70500°W (42.393707, -73.705094).[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,275 people, 546 households, and 361 families residing in the village. The population density was 667.7 people per square mile (257.7/km²). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 301.7 per square mile (116.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.12% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.
There were 546 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $69,115. Males had a median income of $46,827 versus $29,545 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,047. About 0.3% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable People[edit]
- George McClellan (New York), former US Congressman
- Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States
Communities and nearby locations[edit]
- Valatie Village, an adjoining village within the Town of Kinderhook.
- Niverville – A northeast hamlet south of Kinderhook Lake on Routes 28B and 203.
- Valatie Colony – A hamlet southwest of Niverville and north of Valatie Village.
External links[edit]
- Kinderhook information
- A History of Old Kinderhook. By Edward A. Collier. Originally published by The Knickerbocker Press, New York, 1914
- Village of Kinderhook, NY Official Website
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.