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WINNIPEG -- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have traded former starting quarterback Buck Pierce to the B.C. Lions.
Pierce joined the Blue Bombers as a free agent in 2010 and made 31 starts over four seasons.
The 31-year-old suffered an undisclosed injury in a 37-14 loss to Hamilton on Aug. 24. He was replaced by Justin Goltz, who led the Blue Bombers past Saskatchewan 25-13 on Sunday before the trade was announced.
"Buck has been a true warrior and a consummate professional during his time Winnipeg and we sincerely thank him for his four years of service to our organization," said acting general manager Kyle Walters in a statement.
Pierce made his CFL debut with B.C. in 2005 and spent five seasons with the Lions before moving to Winnipeg. Pierce, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, has 1,179 career completions for 15,059 yards and 73 touchdowns against 62 interceptions.
Pierce's best year with the Blue Bombers was in 2011, when he threw for 3,348 yards and 14 touchdowns en route to an eventual Grey Cup loss against B.C. He'll be a backup in B.C., where Travis Lulay is the No. 1 starter.
In return, the Blue Bombers acquired non-import receiver Akeem Foster.
The 26-year-old from Ajax, Ont., joined the Lions in 2010 but made his playing debut a season later. Foster has 61 receptions for 949 yards and nine touchdowns in 32 starts.
"In Akeem, we are getting a veteran Canadian receiver who, at age 26, is still entering the prime of his career," said Walters. "His presence immediately helps upgrade our non-import talent on our roster."
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1Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
2Division of Nuclear Physics, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
3Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 64, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
4Finnish Meteorological Institute, P.O. Box 503, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
5Department of Chemistry, Atmospheric Science, University of Gothenburg, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
Abstract. Gasoline vehicles have elevated emissions of volatile organic compounds during cold starts and idling and have recently been pointed out as potentially the main source of anthropogenic secondary organic aerosol (SOA) in megacities. However, there is a lack of laboratory studies to systematically investigate SOA formation in real-world exhaust. In this study, SOA formation from pure aromatic precursors, idling and cold start gasoline exhaust from one Euro II, one Euro III and one Euro IV passenger vehicles were investigated using photo-oxidation experiments in a 6 m3 smog chamber. The experiments were carried out at atmospherically relevant organic aerosol mass concentrations. The characterization methods included a high resolution aerosol mass spectrometer and a proton transfer mass spectrometer. It was found that gasoline exhaust readily forms SOA with a signature aerosol mass spectrum similar to the oxidized organic aerosol that commonly dominates the organic aerosol mass spectra downwind urban areas. After 4 h aging the formed SOA was 1–2 orders of magnitude higher than the Primary OA emissions. The SOA mass spectrum from a relevant mixture of traditional light aromatic precursors gave f43 (mass fraction at m/z = 4 3) approximately two times higher than to the gasoline SOA. However O : C and H : C ratios were similar for the two cases. Classical C6–C9 light aromatic precursors were responsible for up to 60% of the formed SOA, which is significantly higher than for diesel exhaust. Important candidates for additional precursors are higher order aromatic compounds such as C10, C11 light aromatics, naphthalene and methyl-naphthalenes.
Citation: Nordin, E. Z., Eriksson, A. C., Roldin, P., Nilsson, P. T., Carlsson, J. E., Kajos, M. K., Hellén, H., Wittbom, C., Rissler, J., Löndahl, J., Swietlicki, E., Svenningsson, B., Bohgard, M., Kulmala, M., Hallquist, M., and Pagels, J.: Secondary organic aerosol formation from gasoline passenger vehicle emissions investigated in a smog chamber, Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 12, 31725-31765, doi:10.5194/acpd-12-31725-2012, 2012.

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Conrad Murray thinks Judge Michael Pastor made a mistake when he ruled against sequestering the jury in the upcoming Michael Jackson manslaughter trial ... but he said he's doing the best he can and that God will see him through this.
God ... and a jury of his peers.
I couldn't care less if Dr. Murray is convicted. I'm just glad MJ is dead.
Michael Jackson was a very good soul.He went out and gave so mutch.All I saw he helpt so many!!Its a shame how people talk about him.No one is perfect!!No I gues*****eful people just dont go away.Even in Death there still sprading pain.Michael was a Genius...
CON "QUACK" THE MURDERER STATEMENT SAID IT ALL: "he's doing the best he can and that God will see him through this."!!!!
ConRat Murray was administering propofol and other sedative drugs to man who needed medical attention and treatment.
NO one in their right mind would have done this to even an animal, less only a human being.
ConRat Murray should pay for this CRIME.
MTV reinstates the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award!!!!
Way to go FANS!!!!!!!!!
MJ fans are INVINCIBLE!!!!!!!
Congratulations to all the Fans - who worked VERY HARD To make it happen! What a Birthday Present for Michael. The MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is BACK!!! And that is thanks to all of you!!!
mj was only nice when you sweet talked to him and gave him billions of dollars from sony catalog and
and let mj visit young boys in boy jail
and gave little boy friends money for giving him a new childhood.
you liars wouldn't fantasize about his so-called sanity, innocence and supposed normal possession of propofol, if he had said no to concert demands while he was in need of cash and praise. everyone can see that no one like murray was allowed to say no to propofol.
it was inevitable that the deceitful jacksons let him
sabotage everything he enjoyed including his own kids' childhood.... how ironic.
the abused cute kid became the reject of his fans. ...now, he needs another cute face and poor boy image grown out of the gullible, phony minds of his drug enabling family, friends and fans.
only a narcissist who knowingly praised his pedophile friends elvis presley and r. kelly would protect his children's pal Murray... mj insisted that his 'god and bible' told him to BE CHILDLIKE AND HAVE KIDS FOLLOW HIM.
HE CLAIMED there waa nothing wrong with sleeping in a bed with a boy. poor 'boy mj' loved playing with tom sneddon... even taunting sneddon with a song then pretending sneddon couldn't get revenge on him. how pathetic that he knew pedophiles lived near innocent boys and still, mj advertised pedophiles' favorite activities. he ignored demands from good friends and fans to stay away from criminals!!!
would mj want his kids to have repeated illegal purchase of propofol and sit on murray's lap?
let's reveal the dislikes from the shameless, embarrassed, stubborn, desperate child abuse enablers.
mj the best daddy that katherine and paris could see in concert and promote for image rehab.
"If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with."
Thank you Michael for the magic and the L.O.V.E.
yeah. poor people didn't ask murray for details of his bankruptcy. they didn't manipulate the stupid, unstable doctor
in order to do concerts for the family and kids that were in denial.. he was willing to sacrifice his freedom and money for little boys in his bedrooms. the weight loss and severe fever and cold physical sensation were not bad enough to him.
he obviously should've paid overdue wage to murray, but he
gambled his life away with no hospital care.
instead, he used his money for trick an obedient, emotionally confused, debt-ridden doctor who kept him in his numb, brain killing drug fantasy. it lead to a relapse of his manic need to have drugs injected in the daytime during cosmetic procedures.
In the meantime, since TMZ blatantly ignores, is terrified of "reporting" on, and CHOOSES to DEFLECT by use of these idiot irrelevant articles, as of late (you choose which it is) -- since his death a few days ago -- ANYTHING Frank DiLeo.... Yanno - MUCH like they avoid like the plague ANYTHING to "report" one iota about/of Tohme... I've been wondering who SONY's Board Members' are now going to choose (if they hadn't already) to fill their now deceased fellow board member Frank DiLeo's seat...
Anybody besides paranoid and terrified Harvey, got any info on this, by chance?
Yeah... sorry Harvey... but, time to get back to the TRUE evil stench of "Murray's Defense".
THIS is a tribute(jmo)
As always murray's wisecracks.
Who told him that God is on the side of a MURDERER?


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Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new pink Upper Class Cabin with a virtual tour sure to make travellers who have to endure budget flights turn green with envy. The new-look cabin, which took four-and-a-half years and a hefty $156 million to complete, took to the skies on a flight from London to New York on the weekend.
The homeowners had lived in eight houses in ten years, moving where it was convenient for work, but never finding the perfect location to create a real home. They now have two small children and needed a property where they could work, play and grow as a family.
Architect Christopher Polly worked their magic on the Elliott Ripper House in Sydney, Australia, integrating a clean aesthetic of white and yellow accents and warm wood floors. The open floor plan is the highlight of the house, boasting a cantilever balcony, expanded stair void, and a day space to enjoy the rear garden.
The owners of the house, a young couple who are both editors for a national daily broadsheet, bought the house on the spot even though it was almost in a dilapidated state, because of the potential that they saw in the spatial qualities rather than physical.
"Tully's Coffee Shop -Remm Kagoshima" is located on the first floor of the high-grade hotel built in the typical shopping quarter "Tenmonkan" in Kagoshima. Thus, Tully's was required to upgrade the facilities from the comparable Tully's shops and correspond to providing breakfasts to the hotel guests.
This Circa 1886 double fronted meticulously restored 3 bedroom plus study Victorian home and beautifully renovated to the highest European standards. Located in Richmond, a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Spanish studio CMV Architects has renovated the 4 star Barceló Raval Hotel in El Raval, a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Spain. The hotel was built as an elliptical construction, made up from two basements, a ground floor and ten high-rise floors.
KONTRA have finished this office interior design in Turkey. The project located in the middle of the trade center of Istanbul, this visual transformation written by Contra, one of the most pretigious interior design company based in Istanbul. 1300m2 old space is now a modern loft for young agency with nine divisions.
Golucci International Design have completed the interior of the Yakiniku Master Japanese barbecue restaurant in Shanghai, China. YAKINIKU MASTER Japanese barbecue restaurant in Shanghai Tianyaoqiao road, this young brand, founded in 2007.
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High Tea is a strategic plate-spinning game, you play an independent British smuggler selling opium in China's Pearl Delta.
Buy cheap and sell high to make a profit, but make sure you also obtain enough tea to keep Britain happy. You have ten years before the opium wars begin - can you make your fortune?
Based on historical events, this game also shines a light on a questionable episode in the history of the British Empire.
Rated 2 / 5 stars February 9, 2011
sorry but i dont understand and it looks to boring to try
Rated 1.5 / 5 stars February 13, 2011
I don't like it. Not very fun, seems pretty stupid. Their are like, 40 other games that deserve to be in this games spot.
Rated 1.5 / 5 stars February 5, 2011
i get it and its a cool idea but i failed on the first level ...23 weeks a delivery was due i bought 30 chests of opium...and nothing happened the weeks just went down to zero the meter went down to zero and by the time a deal popped up to sell my opium it was too late and i failed
Rated 1 / 5 stars February 9, 2011
Brits are too demanding
Not sure why, but there's no start button unless I download from another site.
Then, as said by another, when the Brits demand 210 chests, you're going out of business!!!
Rated 0.5 / 5 stars February 13, 2011
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Devraj Kori
Gender: Male
City: Burke
Country: United States
About Devraj
My name is Dave, I'm a toffee supporter living in Burke, VA, just outside of Washington D.C. I just finished high school and will be attending Washington and Lee University this Fall.
First Game
Unfortunately since I live in the states i've yet to go to a game, but i'm determined to visit goodison atleast once before we move.
Favourite All Time Player
Dixie Dean. Come the fuck on, do you need to ask why?
Favourite Current Player
Tim Cahill. His passion is unrivaled, so few players are driven to tears after scoring quite the way he is. Cahill is class through and through.
Favourite Manager
David Moyes. He's bringing back the former glory and competing in a money driven football world that's becoming more and more overpriced by the day, with traditional values and pure football rather than breaking the bank.
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"They can do what I did, but they can't do what I haven't done yet." - P. Glass
could be?... Although you're doing the same thing over, over, and over. Each time, its always different. Profound. Laughs. If intense and continuous, it can become extremely interesting, if you look at it. If you have a glass of water.


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There is always, always, always help, and there is always hope. Since Christ came to rescue us, there's no reason to stay a slave. Freedom is an option for us all. No one is beyond God's saving hand.
There is always, always, always help, and there is always hope. Since Christ came to rescue us, there's no reason to stay a slave. Freedom is an option for us all. No one is beyond God's saving hand.
For a lot of people, Valentine's Day is all about the "me." What are people going to give me? Who's going to text me? Oh, poor me, I'm not in a relationship, no one loves me, and no one will be showering me in chocolates, flowers, and mushy love notes. Me, me, me…
But when was that ever fulfilling?
Ready or not, here it comes… It's almost 2014.
I don't know about you, but this year for me has been a year of challenge, change, and growth with a ton of added mercy and grace. Looking back at the challenges, I am grateful; grateful that the Lord allows me to grow when I suffer and grateful that He never stops loving me.
It's the Christmas season and that means carols, cookies, and remembering which week you light the pink advent candle. It also means family get-togethers and the inevitable gauntlet of questions and comments like: "My nephew got accepted to Harvard. Where are you going to college?" "I can't believe your parents let you cut your hair […]
The word 'eucharist' means 'thanksgiving' in Greek; did you know that? It's a meal that we come to, and I hope you come grateful. Not only grateful that He picks you, but grateful that He feeds you. And that meal is one of the ways He stays with us, always. Because as often as we come to the Eucharist, He comes to us.
Halloween is quickly approaching, and while most of us will take this opportunity to get creative and eat our weight in candy, we all know that we live in a world where 'costume contest' often translates to 'how little clothing can I get away with?'
In our culture, the object is often to 'look hot' on Halloween – which is pretty ironic, since a lingerie-plus-bunny/cat/mouse ears combination usually leaves a girl freezing.
But then I thought about it more and I decided that the LAST thing I want to be is a firework. As exciting as they are, fireworks don't really have a long life. There's a high-pitched hum, a crackle, and then a really cool explosion of light that lasts for maybe five seconds.
And that's all there is. Except for the smell of sulfur that lasts for another minute, and the charred out debris that lands somewhere. For all of their glory, fireworks burn out pretty fast. No matter how high they go, no matter how cool the colors are, they're forgotten when the next one goes off.
How exactly do you thank your mother for being your mother? This year, I wanted to drop some Biblical wisdom that you might want to take to prayer and share with mom this weekend (or anytime, for that matter).
Here are some verses you might want to share within a card or note and some ideas for how you can tie them into a message fo' yo' mama . . .
Dear Mary,
Being a teenager without the presence of my father was a struggle. I often felt a void, longing for someone who would show me what it was to be a true man of God. As I travel around and meet a lot of teenagers, I know that many young men and women struggle in their relationship with their fathers. For those of you who have a great relationship with your dad, please take some time to honor him this Sunday. For those of you who struggle, here are some thoughts from someone who's been struggling as well.
Late in 2010, my dad was diagnosed with cancer. In March of this year his doctors said he only had weeks to live. Suddenly, My Culture, my faith, and my relationship with my dad were all flipped upside down. I held my dad and my siblings as we cried in the hospital room that day. The next 8 days we spent laughing together and acting like it was any other weekend visit. But that time was definitely more special than anything I had experienced. The difference was that this time we were free to pray together and share our faith. The chaos and confusion of the past all seemed unimportant.


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Lavazza Spa, Luigi in Hot Drinks (World)
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With the Italian economy on shaky ground, and with Nestlé on one side and Sara Lee on the other, what will the future hold for the Italian premium coffee purveyor? In this report, Euromonitor International assesses the outlook for Lavazza and asks if the company can see a return on its investments in Brazil and India.
Euromonitor International's Lavazza Spa, Luigi in Hot Drinks (World) global briefing offers an insight into to the size and shape of the Hot Drinks market, highlights buzz topics, emerging geographies, categories and trends as well as pressing industry issues and white spaces. It identifies the leading companies and brands, offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change and criteria for success. The analysis can focus on both retail and foodservice.
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Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Tampa Palms
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Tampa, FL 33647Neighborhood:
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- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Tampa Palms
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.stonewoodgrill.com/
- Phone: 8139780388x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Mike Drury
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
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Stonewood Grill & Tavern offers a complete dining experience for both your eyes and your palate. You don't want to have just another ordinary night out — so tonight, make it extraordinary!Continued
We oak-grill each steak to lock in its juices and enhance its natural flavors. Plus, only the freshest seafood has the honor of being prepared by one of Stonewood's gourmet chefs.
Adding our innovative wine list featuring rare selections and exceptional pairings makes Stonewood a great place for couples, friends, and coworkers, for date night, happy hour, special occasions, and holiday parties.
So the next time you're looking for the perfect night out, come to Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
We oak-grill each steak to lock in its juices and enhance its natural flavors. Plus, only the freshest seafood has the honor of being prepared by one of Stonewood's gourmet chefs.
Adding our innovative wine list featuring rare selections and exceptional pairings makes Stonewood a great place for couples, friends, and coworkers, for date night, happy hour, special occasions, and holiday parties.
So the next time you're looking for the perfect night out, come to Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
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Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Tampa Palms reviews from OpenTable diners
106 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (59)neighborhood gem (59)good for groups (38)romantic (38)fit for foodies (31)notable wine list (24)vibrant bar scene (22)great for lunch (20)kid-friendly (11)great for brunch (8)hot spot (8)late-night find (5)great for outdoor dining (1)scenic view (1)Show More
- Neighborhood GemSAVORYVIPDined on 9/18/2014Stonewood never disappoints. Consistantly good food and service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Celebration of My Birthdaymastergardener2006Dined on 9/13/2014This was a wonderful way to celebrate a Birthday with Friends..Everything was Perfect.....Special Features:
- In and now OUTHARDDO91VIPDined on 9/11/2014The ribeye was leaves not much to be said. The cut is no the most prime cut. The appetizers were quite good. Prices are decent. Not a spot to rush back to. Still on the prowl in this area.I would recommend this to a friend.
- MBI in New TampaMBIinNewTampaDined on 9/7/2014Good food, great service, comfortable atmosphere and well run establishment. What more can one ask for?Special Features:
- Good food; outstanding serviceoldbagpipesDined on 9/6/2014We chose this place to celebrate our 46th anniversary. We had only been here once before with friends. The food servings were large. I usually clean up my plate and then eat part of what my wife orders, but this time we both had to request doggie bags. The pork chop I ordered (16oz) was thick. You might want to order a longer cooking time to get what you want. I requested a medium well and it could have been cooked longer for pork. The service was just outstanding. Our waitress, Kailey, was a gem. She got us everything we needed and interacted with us every chance she had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Stonewood Grill - Great diningPolariaDined on 9/6/2014Recently spent $120 at Bern's restaurant and found portion small and steak not tender or flavorful. Dinner at Stone Wood Grill spent $50 and found steak tender and flavorful and portion more than I could eat at dinner. Service great and lovvely dining experience.Special Features:
- GO TO DININGSAVORYVIPDined on 9/1/2014THE STONEWOOD GRILL IS OUR "GO TO DINING" PLACE. OUR NEIGHBOHOOD GEM AS OPEN TABLE WOULD PUT IT.Special Features:
- MBIinNewTampaDined on 8/30/2014Once again Stonewood Grill and Tavern did not disappoint. Great spot to meet friends for good food fabulous drinks and good service.Special Features:
- Don't botherOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/30/2014This was a big disappointment. Went for a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Instead we got poor service and improperly prepared food. We informed them at the time of our reservations that it was our anniversary, but they never even acknowledged this on arrival or during our dinner. My wife ordered prime rib WELL done, and after sending it back 3 times, they still couldn't get it right! Are you kidding me! Don't bother with this restaurant!
- Nice AmbienceOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/29/2014Loved the decor and Ambience. The food was good but not outstanding. Priced very reasonable and service was a little confusing as the wrong drink order was brought to our table.
- 1st time but we will be regularsMsBattleroyalDined on 8/23/2014Great atmosphere. Food was delicous and service was the best we had experienced in a long time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- dickDined on 8/23/2014we had great service and excellent food. the atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful. great place for a date night with my wife. will definitely come again.Special Features:
- Olive juiced. ..Redbeard6Dined on 8/22/20147:45 for 8:00 reservation noise level at the bar reduced us to hand signals. Martini ordered a little bit wet and a little bit dirty came with so much olive juice that it was undrinkable...and no olives. Cobwebs under lamp shade close to light at our table...a small thing and easily missed by cleaning crew. The boss's chicken with capers was pretty good but pasta to compliment the sauce would have been better than just spinach. My herb crusted grouper was quite good yet rather small portion...and I'm pretty sure it was grouper. Waiter was efficient and politely exchanged the glass of olive juice for a real martini...with two olives.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MBIinNewTampaDined on 8/22/2014The New Tampa Stonewood Grill and Tavern consistently delivers great food at an affordable price point. Management is very visible among diners which helps to insure quality service to match the excellent quality of food.Special Features:
- Best service I have hadALittleSlowDined on 8/21/2014Best service I have had in a very long time. Food was good but not great--not worth the price on its own, but with the superb wait staff and unsparing atmosphere, it was worthwhile.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great birthday dinnerlandolakes6Dined on 8/15/2014Had a great experience. .prime rib was excellent! Summer chicken specials were delicious and excellent price.. Sat in booth and could actually carry on a conversation with group of 6..place was packed but noise level was contained...waitress was very attentive and very friendly....sang happy birthday to my mom without having to ask for it..will definitely returnSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CelebratefamilylifeDined on 8/15/2014Our family of nine had a very enjoyable dinner / birthday celebration. Service and food as always excellent.Special Features:
- birthday bash!!!bjp15931Dined on 8/14/2014The service was great and ood was superb what more is there to say they nailed it always do @Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday dinnerMargoDined on 8/12/2014Excellent meal as always. The Manager is always present and attentive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good wine prices during Happy HourGreekGirlVIPDined on 8/9/2014We have been going there for over a year and it never disappoints. The menu items do change regularly. Very well managed!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Superb all the way around!SpanslDined on 8/9/2014It was my birthday and my husband and I enjoyed every aspect of our celebration, the cuisine, the drinks and the divine dessert. We highly recommend Stonewood to anyone looking for an upscale restaurant for a romantic evening out or a special celebration. I think we may return for our anniversary this month!Special Features:
- Great New Tampa RestaurantEnjoyableVIPDined on 8/8/2014We like the Stonewood Grill at Tampa Palms since it is one of the nicer places to dine in our area. The menu has many items to choose from and my Ribeye and my husband's Mahi Mahi with Crabmeat we ordered on Fri night were both very good. Only negative for us is the poor selection of wines.....no French chardonnays or Italian reds. Servers are always first class and the atmosphere in the dining room is very nice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding service & great food.cross3434Dined on 8/7/2014Everything on the menu is great. The service is the best I have ever seen. We have been twice, both times our waitress has been Paula and she has done an excellent job. The manager as well makes a point to engage in conversation and ensures that you have a great experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great!lagerheadVIPDined on 8/1/2014Living in New Tampa is a bit of a bore for us. Great for families, schools, suburban life but such a disappointment when it comes to restaurants. This is the best New Tampa restaurant. Great ambiance. Ask for James and get the chocolate bread pudding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mediocre food at a nice placeMeganVIPDined on 8/1/2014Went to dinner with my brother and his girlfriend. The bread brought to the table was not warm. Service was friendly and fast. I had the chicken florentine. It tasted like country club/cruise ship banquet food. Swimming in a watery sauce. My brother's salmon was a big piece and looked great, but he didn't seem to enjoy it. His girlfriend's steak looked okay, but her side of broccoli looked dry and undercooked. Not going to rush back.
- AverageOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/28/2014I did like the ambience and decor. The service was pretty good. But the food was just average.Our meals were served luke warm.
- Pleasant Surprise!GreenN2Dined on 7/26/2014We have not been to Stonewood in a couple of years. We live about 20 away and there are many restaurants closer. I have to say everything was great and we will definitely be back. Well managed restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not what was expectedEestwoodDined on 7/25/2014Great atmosphere, but the steak was not worth the price. I ordered the New York Strip, and was dissappointed. It is possible other items on the menu that were more reasonably priced, may have been worth the price or have been better. But the Strip had very little flavor. It was the highest price on the menu and one would think it would be a great choice. Price and ambiance of J Alexander's, but apple bees taste. Would rather have eaten at Outback. PS the creme brûlée was burnt, which is easy to do and it is difficult to get right. Might have been a fluke, could possible be a hit or miss item
- Great ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/19/2014We have visited Stonewood Grill & Tavern several times and have yet to be disappointed. It is a great atmosphere, the service is great, and the food is always very good. It is the perfect place to have a romantic evening with your spouse or a nice family dinner with the kids. Stonewood is always our 'go to' place when we are want a great dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious seafoodTampaPalms22Dined on 7/19/2014Have been here many times. The service is usually very good. I am a fish lover and have enjoyed the trout, grouper and salmon. All very good. We never feel rushed but have never waited too long for our meals. Sophisticated casual dining.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BrooklynGuyDined on 7/16/2014Nice place; visit often. Usually like to sit at bar before eating. Manager Dave is great; talks to customers; very helpful. Love the chicken pot pie.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice place to dineGammaDianeDined on 7/12/2014The meal was great. The only issue we had was on the wine pricing, the price on the menu was lower than what appeared on our bill. Our Server Amy was terrific.Special Features:
- WonderfulAuroraDined on 7/12/2014We went around 5pm and they offered an early bird special which was absolutely amazing. The food was great and so was the service. What a great restaurant.Special Features:
- Great place!LTedDined on 7/8/2014Once again, dining at Stonewood was a great experience! As always, the food was great, server was helpful and knowlegdable.Special Features:
- Summer itemsEarlyDinerDined on 7/3/2014We both had one of the new chicken entrees and enjoyed it very much. Don't recall the name, but it had spinach, capers and mozzerella cheese. I do miss the one pork chop option on the main menu, tho: a 16 ounce chop is just way too much for me to eat and that smaller chop was always delicious. And I always ask when we will have Jambalaya again!Special Features:
- Something has slipped a bit.LovetheBayDined on 7/2/2014Previous exp. at this rest 4 stars: The starters outstanding and main courses (usually fish for me) excellent. This time the starters were very good; calamari and bruschetta; However 4 of us had fish dishes for main course; grouper, salmon, and trout I believe. OK but none of us were impressed. Grouper was not very flavorful and color was not good. Garlic mashed potatoes appeared to be plopped on the plate with a big round ice cream scoop, no other garnish, poor presentation. The other fish dishes appeared to be small and overdone to me. My drink was good (T and T). My friend asked for a short Vodka and Cranberry and twice received a weak over-iced tall which had to be sent back. Service friendly. This visit 2-3 stars only.Special Features:
- Great alternative to South TampaLoisDined on 6/21/2014My husband and I love Stonewood! We live in the north Tampa/Wesley Chapel area and it's a great alternative to nice downtown restaurants like Malio's. We like the location as we don't have to spend much of our time commuting to our date. That's great when you have young children and a babysitter on the clock. The steaks are perfectly grilled to order; the wine complements the food well and there are various price ranges to meet individual budgets. The service has always been outstanding. The only trouble is that Stonewood is so popular that sometimes we can't get a reservation when we want it.Special Features:
- Why we love StonewoodShadowDined on 6/20/2014This is our favorite local restaurant. The food is consistently good and the service is excellent. Dave does an excellent job running the place.Special Features:
- Date NightdateniteDined on 6/20/2014My wife and I go on date night once a month. Each time we go we visit a different restaurant. Stonewood was great and will be visited often by us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/20/2014The food was outstanding as always. I tired one of their $15 new chicken entrees, Lemon Chardonnay Chicken Florentine and it was delicious. Friends of ours joined us for dinner and it was their first time at Stonewood. They ordered the steak and thought that the quality and taste was outstanding. The service, food and ambiance were excellent. Stonewood Grill is one of our favorite places to have lunch or dinner.Special Features:


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Bodyboarding News
- 16 June 2014 | Bodyboarding
The Tand Invitational 2014 will be ridden between 29th June and 20th July, in the best possible wave conditions, in Cape Town, South Africa.
The fourth edition of the Tand Invitational will attract incredibly talented riders to one of the heaviest reef breaks in African waters.
The David Lilienfeld Trials, in memory of a late waterman, opens up the prestigious event to anyone wanting to have the opportunity to compete for the overall title.
- 16 June 2014 | Bodyboarding
Lander Irazabalbeitia decided to ride a paipo board in the Mundaka left-handers.
The world is going retro, and paipo enthusiasts are out in the line-up. Paipo boards mark the beginning of modern surfing and bodyboarding.
But in the 21st century, we call them "experiences." Irazabalbeitia, a Basque bodyboarder, decided to rediscover the roots of wave riding and designed a beautiful paipo with the helping hand of shaper Pablo Argüelles.
- 11 June 2014 | Bodyboarding
The Association of Professional Bodyboarders (APB) has confirmed that Terry McKenna has returned to the organization as Chief Operating Officer.
The former IBA World Tour manager is back in the game. McKenna will join the APB World Tour, adding experience and his infectious enthusiasm to the competition. He's the new director of technical operations.
"Forget what's happened and focus on what's about to happen. Really looking forward to working with all the promoters and doing a few key events. It's an exciting time," says Terry McKenna, who left the former IBA World Tour unhappy with the way things were being done.
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Air Pollution and Infant Health: What Can We Learn From California's Recent Experience?
AbstractWe examine the impact of air pollution on infant death in California over the 1990s. Our work offers several innovations: First, many previous studies examine populations subject to far greater levels of pollution. In contrast, the experience of California in the 1990s is clearly relevant to current debates over the regulation of pollution. Second, many studies examine a few routinely monitored pollutants in isolation, generally because of data limitations. We examine four "criteria" pollutants in a common framework. Third, we develop an identification strategy based on within zip code variation in pollution levels that controls for potentially important unobserved characteristics of high pollution areas. Fourth, we use rich individual-level data to investigate effects of pollution on infant mortality, fetal deaths, low birth weight and prematurity in a common framework. We find that the reductions in carbon monoxide (CO) and particulates (PM10) over the 1990s in California saved over 1,000 infant lives. However, we find little consistent evidence of pollution effects on fetal deaths, low birth weight or short gestation.
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Game Recaps
Game Recap: Cubs 7, Brewers 2; it's practically a low blow
Anyone not feeling it tonight?
The Cubs haven't just beaten the Brewers on the road this series - they've outright dominated them. It's been a painful series for Milwaukee fans, who thought up til now that they just might be able to overpower the Cubs and take the NL Central pennant this year. Instead, it appears as though the Cubs are unstoppable, even if they can be slowed down from time to time as we've seen in recent weeks.
Tonight's story centers again around the two-prong attack that Chicago brings to practically every game they play. That's the scary thing about the Cubs. They always have the ability to score 5, 6, 10 runs a game. They also always have the ability to hold their opponents to 0, 1, 3 runs. Put a high-octane offense and an ice-cold pitching staff together and you have the recipe to build a World Champion team.
The Cubs did what they could to show that ability off tonight. On 14 hits and 8 walks - including 3-hit games from Alfonso Soriano, Ryan Theriot, and Reed "The Steed" Johnson and multi-walk games from Soriano, Theriot, and Ramirez - the Cubs were able to score 7 runs. They again did it without the homerun. Ryan Dempster complimented this offensive explosion with 7 innings of 5-hit, 1-walk, 1-run baseball in which he struck out 9.
The Cubs now have a healthy 4-game lead on the Brewers. Jon Miller tells me that, entering the month, they led by 2.5 games over the Cardinals. While it has hardly been a month worth singing about, the Cubs at this point will be exiting perhaps the hardest month on their schedule with a net gain in the standings.
Maybe our most caustic writer Rob is right - it's certainly not a sure thing. Let's be fair, it never is. But this remains an outstanding team, little flaws included. They're well assembled top-to-bottom, they are managed by somebody who actually knows what he's doing, and they're going to pick up steam in August.
Game Recap: Cubs 7, Brewers 1 - A satisfying win
I suppose it's a bit of a polarizing time here on GROTA, after Rob posted his dissertation as to why this Cubs team impresses him no more than any other Cubs team in his life time, while pointing out that all those other Cubs teams did not win.
Feel free to be pissed with him, much as some of you may get pissed with me anytime I suggest to people that going ultra-negative would be an overreaction. I'll make the same suggestion to him - a lifetime of misery be damned, feeling this much frustration with a first place, best-record-in-the-NL team at the end of July might be stretching it a bit. As I've said in the past, perhaps the only teams to never have a rough patch in a season are the 116-win Mariners and the 1906 Cubs, and neither of those two teams won a World Series. But, be pissed with Rob, disagree vehemently with Rob, argue with Rob until your fingers go numb from all the typing, do what you've got to do, but don't discount why he feels that way. The guy's been following the Cubs since the late 60's, which means he's dedicated close to 40 years of his life to gut-wrenching seasons that ended in misery.
In other words, consider him our own Ron Santo, but articulate. Santo is the biggest homer in broadcasting. Nobody expresses more excitement than he does when the Cubs are winning, and no-one sounds more miserable when something goes wrong. And it doesn't take a communications expert to judge that, as Ronnie moans and laments on the air, he sure as hell sounds as if he'd been waiting for the wheels to come off. Being a life-long Cub fan has that effect on people. Now then, on to the recap, or as I prefer to call it, the good news.
In all fairness, we can perhaps levy two criticisms against the Cubs this season. The first is that they have not won on the road the way a winning team should. The second is that they have the firepower to pull away in the central, but they just haven't done that. Last night, they worked hard to address both concerns.
In a game that should have been close and low scoring, it was everything but. Sure, the Cubs kept to the script for the first 5 innings, as they had a 1-run lead into the 6th. Then, the great Brewers ace Ben Sheets melted, primarily due to the defensive miscues of Ryan Braun. Kosuke Fukudome, who finished the day with 2 hits, tripled home Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez. Mark DeRosa was driven home by the Big Moose, Carlos Zambrano. Point of fact, every Cub regular got at least 1 hit last night. They combined to smack 15, and scored all 7 runs off hits that stayed within the ballpark.
Zambrano, meanwhile, did what Zambrano does best - 8 innings pitched, 5 hits allowed, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts. While Lou perhaps should have pulled him after the 7th because of a high pitch count, Carlos pitched well in yet another big game. Jeff Smardzija followed the Moose with a 1-run 9th, and the Cubs are now guaranteed sole ownership of first place regardless of how the next 2 games go against the Brewers.
Going back to my man Rob, I know exactly what it's going to take to get him on board with the team and feeling good. Unfortunately, what it will take is not one clinching out, but three, and not in September, but in October. When you've invested so much of your heart into - of all things - a sports franchise, and when they've broken it so many times, it takes more than a band-aid or even an adrenaline injection to warm the heart of a Cubs fan. It takes results. So, I understand his perspective, even as I believe the Cubs are getting results now. But, hey, if I follow this team for 10 or 15 more years to the same results that I've seen in the first 20, I can't say that I wouldn't feel the same.
Game Recap: Cubs 6, Brewers 4 - All according to plan
Before I left for work this morning, I took the liberty of preparing a game line as usual, and then I forgot to upload it. So, it will be added tonight after I get home from work.
Yesterday, I basically speculated that the Cubs are set up to do very well in this series, if they could do the improbable and beat Sabathia. After all, with the possible exception of Zambrano-Sheets, Chicago favors well in every other match-up in the series. They now find themselves in a very positive position, if they can continue to score on the road.
Yesterday's offense was sparked by Alfonso Soriano, again. The Fonz hit his 2nd homer in 6 games, which means he's already within shooting distance of the total I thought he'd finish with in the second half of the season - 5.
Soriano's bat was complimented by Derrek Lee, who went 3 for 5 with 3 RBI, including the game-winner in the 9th. Lee is now second in all of the NL in game-winning RBI this season, with 11. You know who's not on that list? Adrian Gonzalez. I'm just saying.
On the pitching-front, Ted Lilly went 6 strong, allowing 3 earned runs. He was denied the win, however, because of Bob "DFA" Howry - the DFA standing for Designated For Assignment. So far this month, Howry has a 7.80 ERA. He's given up at least one or more earned run in 6 of his last 9 outings. Howry is a walking gas-can, a modern day Bob Patterson, and if the Cubs insist on keeping him around then he needs to be used exclusively in mop-up rolls.
Speaking of mop-up, Ron Santo probably had to take a mop to his forehead last night with all the sweating that he must have been doing in the 9th. Carlos Marmol came in, mowed down the first 2 guys he faced, unintentionally/intentionally walked Prince Fielder, and then had a little bit of drama getting the last out of the game against Gabe Kapler who eventually smacked a deep fly that came up just short.
If the Cubs can win tonight, they will have guaranteed that they will leave Milwaukee in first place. With Zambrano squaring off against Sheets, it will be no easy feat, but it's possible. Hell, maybe it's even likely. ...but, probably not.
Game Recap: Cubs 9, Marlins 6
Holy crap, they're alive.
I refer, of course, to all the people in the world who happen to be alive. I'm frankly not sure why I mentioned this, because the more relevant point is that the Cubs' bats have finally returned to form...for one day, at least. In a remarkably important game for the Cubs and all those who care for the Cubs and anything Cub related, the Cubs decided not to roll over. But it didn't seem like that's the way things were going.
You see, Jason Marquis was bad. He had no control and, when he did find the strike zone, he only found the center of the plate. This lead to a very quick five run deficit and the hope that Lou would go to the bullpen. But Lou was committed to Marquis insofar as that he didn't want to go to his bullpen (much as I rarely attempt to put out a fire with gasoline. Very rarely, in fact). And so I had given up on this game. I was sure that this was one more painful game to endure in which the Cubs' bats slept and the opponents bats rocked. Not fun to watch certainly and extremely depressing to consider.
But things didn't go down that way. At first, it was just a small rally. A few hits and a few walks led to a couple of runs. Hardly anything exciting, but certainly a small ray of hope. I mean, we were back into a save situation which, as we all know, means the game was undecided. And Jason Marquis was settling down, allowing for some heroics from everyone's favorite leadoff hitter. With one out in the forth, Soriano took a low, outside fastball to the opposite field and the game was tied. For some reason, I just knew he was going to do this. I'm pretty sure it's because I'm psychic. In fact, I'm very psychic and very powerful. You should fear me.
And then we had a ballgame. The Cubs and Marlins traded homers, with the Marlins winning the tale of the tape (if you will) as Dan Uggla's homer travelled somewhere in the realm of 600 feet and the game was still tied at 6-6. And then it was in the bottom of the 7th, as the Northwestern head coach watched on, that Mike Fontenot played the hero. The Marlins made the classic blunder of walking Darryl Ward to get to Scrappy Mike and he made them pay, clearing the bases with a double. It was ever so exciting.
And then it was Samardzjia time (did I spell that right? I didn't look it up). He truly has amazing stuff with an electric, tailing fastball and an excellent split finger and solid command. Maybe he's just hot right now, but I'll take it. The Marlins had no chance against The Big S and it was game over. The Cubs won and 9-6 and the Brewers and Cardinals lost and we're all happy. Go Cubs.
I'm excited about Samardzjia, sure, but it's nothing compared to Lou. In his postgame conference, Lou showed the rosy cheeked exuberance of a school girl whenever the name Samardzjia came up. He gushed about his poise, looking off into the distance at something only he could see. As far as Non-Sexual Man Crushes go, we've got a doozie going on here on the North Side.
So, the Cubs win. Ramirez, Lee, and Soriano are starting to emerge and the Cubs took more pitches today. They'll need all that going into Milwaukee for a four game set.
Go Cubs.
Game recaps: Marlins 3, Cubs 2
The Cubs are, as a team, slumping horrifically right now. The Brewers have caught them in the standings, hardened Cub fans everywhere have returned to the realm of panic (properly known as Japanic, lame joke), and Cubs bloggers such as myself now have sick stomachs whenever we think about this shoddy offensive play.
Let's observe the facts. Since July 13, the Cubs have gone 3-7. In their 7 losses, the Cubs have scored 10 runs. 10 runs! This from an offense that could shake water off a tree, it's supposedly so mighty! Lou has got to be livid, Cub fans have got to be panicking, and suddenly with just a few days before the trade deadline, one can't help but wonder if Jim Hendry isn't trying to find a way to squeeze in a big bat into an already theoretically-potent lineup.
The pitching has mostly been there. In these 7 losses, the Cubs have been outscored 27-10 - that's an ERA below 4. Their opponents have beaten them by 2 or fewer runs 5 times. The timely hitting has vanished, the plate discipline has waned, and the Cubs have looked ugly.
Now, the part where I say don't panic:
Don't panic. Unless you want to convince me that something has suddenly happened to the offense where they have returned to normal - do you really want to argue that this is normal? - then perhaps you shouldn't worry too much. Do you really think the Cubs, as a team, will always leave 11 men on base every game? Do you think that the Lees, Ramirezes, Sorianos, Sotos, and even the Edmondses of the team will fail to deliver?
If, as a team, the Cubs continue to post a sub-4 ERA the rest of the season, then I don't think they will have much to worry about. Even as the Brewers look good and ahve charged, I remain unconvinced that they will be able to keep up with the sheer firepower of the Cubs for the remaining two months of the season.
However, don't get me wrong. I'm still sick to my stomach. I'm anxious to see this team pull it together and lay the hammer on a few of their opponents. In a day's time, they'll be in Milwaukee battling it out in a 4-game set with big implications. But, me, I'm going to give them minimally 2 more weeks of shoddy play before I really start slapping that big, red, glowing, tempting panic button. mmm, such an attractive hue. Must ... slap ...
Ahem. Nothing to see here. Go Cubs.
Game Recap: Cubs 6, Marlins 3; die Fish
I've come to realize in recent months just how much I hate the Marlins. I suppose that a similar hatred is felt toward the Padres by Cub fans of a certain generation.
For that reason, I'm always somewhat nervous when the Cubs play Florida. The Marlins have had a nasty tendency to beat Chicago as of late, and to sometimes beat them badly, but last night was an exception to that new rule.
The Alfonso Soriano led-off offense scored 6 runs on 8 hits and 4 walks. Soriano himself went 1 for 3 with a double and a walk, although I remain unconvinced that he's going to be slump free upon his return. The Cubs also had 2 homeruns, both from unlikely players - Ronny Cedeno and Henry Blanco. Aramis Ramirez is trying hard to best out of his clueless slump by going 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI. Oh, and Carlos Zambrano went 1 for 2 with a double. He's batting .356 on the season and I will shortly have to break out the Zambino photoshop again.
Speaking of the Big Moose, Carlos went 7 innings, giving up 6 hits, walking 0, and striking out 6. His shoulder concerns appear to be a thing of the past, as he was allowed to throw an absurd 125 pitches.
Most important on the pitching front was Carlos Marmol, who came into the game in the 8th inning with 2 men on and 2 outs and struck out Willingham to escape the danger. He then decided that he liked the danger, and in Rod Beck fashion he came back in the 9th and walked the bases loaded before striking out Wes Helms to end the game. The difference is that when Beck would allow 3 men to get on base in the 9th, he'd look as though he was bored with it while he calmly struck out the last batter to end the game. When Marmol does it, he looks like he's on the brink of soiling himself, or at the very least, of vomiting.
That evokes the question - What does Carlos Marmol need in order to handle closing? The answer: it Depends.
"It Depends," get it? It's a pune, or play on words. Y'know, because Depends is the brand name for adult diapers. Pretty funny, right? Anybody? Anybody laughing at all? No? Crap.
Game Recap: Cubs 10, D-Backs 6, What the?
Perhaps the Cubs are confused by this all-or-nothing approach they've been taking to baseball as of late. They seem to score either 1 run or 10, with little compromise to meet that figure somewhere in the middle. Last night was a perfect example - after 2 games of offensive druthers, the Cubs scored often, and had a particularly impressive 8th inning in which they scored 6.
They did everything they needed to do. The Cubs delivered 10 base hits, including homeruns by Derrek Lee and Reed Johnson. Knowing that his play-time was about to get Duboised, Johnson went ballistic against the 'backs, going 3 for 4 with 4 RBI from his 8th inning Grand Slam. More importantly, the Cubs as a team drew 5 walks. At this point, it's safe to say that plate discipline has indeed been an important aspect of the runs this team has scored and the wins they've collected.
Oh, and did we mention that Soriano is back? He went 1 for 5 in his return, with a double. Don't get too excited, though. I will be shocked if he doesn't struggle for at least a week or too.
Meanwhile, Ted Lilly pitched 6 strong innings, allowing 6 hits, walking 3 en route to his 10th win of the season. His performance would have been for nothing had the Cubs not scored an awful lot of runs in the top of the 8th, as the D-Backs thrust the fork even deeper into Bob Howry, who gave up 3 runs in the bottom half of that inning.
Lou Piniella must have been at his wits end. The Cubs had a 4-run lead, he clearly was afraid that they'd somehow blow such a close score, and so he called on his super-arm, Carlos Marmol. Luckily, Marmol buckled down and was able to hold onto that fragile lead, although he gave up a double and a walk before he struck out Chad Tracy to end the game.
Series Recap: Another tough series on the road for the Cubs. It has become an epidemic for them, and it has to be concerning for any post season hopes. While it's certainly possible - if not likely - that the Cubs will get there, they have to have the ability to win on the road.
Maybe it's true that they have been stealing signs at home. Perhaps they've become a little too dependent on it. Or, maybe their hitting coach should do his job and help guys figure out how to hit. Just a few thoughts.
Current Record: 59-42
Position in the NL Central: 1st place, 1 games in front of Milwaukee
On Pace For: 95-67
Record needed to win 120: 61-0 - undefeated all the way, baby!
Game Recap: D-Backs 9, Cubs 2 (or Holy Crap, Hurry Back Soriano!)
Alright, so, the vast majority of people will give you some kind of lecture about how you either shouldn't panic or, if you haven't panicked by now, you're an idiot. Here at Goat Riders, we don't like to lecture. Panic if you like; don't panic. Whatever. Me? I'm taking the "crippling depression" approach. I'm just going to go ahead and curl up in the South-East corner of my apartment and cover my head with a book and wait for this all to blow over.
I'm firmly in denial about the entire Cubs team being in a slump. Aramis is OhForTheSecondHalf, Derrek is still on pace for a very unpleasant record involving double plays and hitting into them, and...um, I don't know. Everyone else is sucking? Actually, that's not true. Theriot and Fontenot have been quite hot in the second half and Fukudome has been heating up in Arizona. But when Theriot and Fontenot are your carriers of hope, you are likely doomed. DOOMED!
But then you look on the bright side (because that's how one gets through the day when the night is filled with Cub baseball). Aramis has an OPS of 048. Zero point Four Eight. And his batting average? Zero. But he's not been the only one depressing this lineup. Lee is sporting a solid 333 OPS, DeRosa 591, and Soto 106. In fact, if you took all the production from Lee, Ramirez, and Soto and added it all together, you wouldn't quite have a Neifi. That's the type of production that will get you a 1-4 start and that's the type of production that will dissolve a lead.
Wait, wasn't there supposed to be a bright side? Ah yes, the bright side. The bright side (stop saying bright side) is that this obviously won't continue. Team-wide slumps like this happen (we previously called them "The 2006 Chicago Cubs") and there's not much anyone can do about it. Hits tend to come in streaks and that means there will be streaks of nothingness which will, on occasion, overlap. But this little period of slumpiness will come to an end for some of these players (and soon, please) and then the runs will start to rise again. And if the pitching remains as good as it's been, the wins will return as well. Add to that the return of Soriano, and our pain will soon come to a close. We can go back to the lineup that's been so successful, platoon Edmonds and Johnson, and re-solidify our defense.
Oh yeah, this was supposed to be a game recap. Well, there's really nothing to say. Fukudome and Theriot had a couple of hits and Hart needs to go back to the minors. Lee left five on base. Ward hit a solo homer. Blah.
The game was incredibly lame and at no point did I think the Cubs had a chance. Whee!
Cubs play tonight at 8:40. Even if Lilly can murder the Diamondbacks and fashion their skin into an evening wear collection, it's not going to matter if the Cubs can't score some runs. So, again I say, hurry back Alfonso.
And Go Cubs.
Series Preview: Cubs vs. D-Backs; Game Recap: D-Backs 2, Cubs 0
As happens from time to time when people get busy, we failed to deliver unto you a timely preview or recap. Hell, we're only 3 hours away from the second game of the series and you still don't know the Cubs chances because we haven't written about it yet!! I know! It's crazy!
Let's do it in the reverse this time - we'll recap yesterday's game and then preview the pending twofer.
Game Recap: Arizona 2, Cubs 0
If Randy Johnson only pitched against the Cubs in his career, he would certainly have a better record than Cy Young. He has, does, and always will own the Cubs. Even in this, a season in which Johnson has clearly lost whatever he had that made him great, and, more importantly, a season in which the Cubs have one of the best teams in recent memory, and El Gordo Unito still dominates. So much for my clearly optimistic photoshop of Johnson as a human punching bag:
Once you discount the fact that the Cubs lost and were made to look like tools, it was a pretty good game. Rich Harden stepped in and, without an apparent pitch count, threw 112 pitches in 7 innings, giving up a solitary hit, walking 2, and striking out 10. Unfortunately for the Cubs, the lone hit against Harden was one which landed in a mass of bodies, and that was enough for the Cubs to lose.
Oh, also, Bob Howry has continued to prove himself irreverent. He had another shoddy outing in the 9th. Chad Gaudin, the Cubs are calling your number. Please step up to the set-up role.
Tuesday, July 22nd, Jason Marquis (6-5, 4.44 ERA) vs. Yusmeiro Petit (0-1, 3.06 ERA)
Want to hear something strange? When I looked to the upcoming schedule and saw the name "Marquis," I had a sick feeling in my stomach. Somehow, a part of me had forgotten Marquis is a Cub. To see him scheduled to pitch tonight was a tremendous disappointment. You know, had I been the guy scheduling the rotation, I would have flipped Marquis with Harden. You know from experience that it's going to be tough beating Randy Johnson, why waste Harden's arm on a heart-breaker? Anyway, Marquis is trying to carry momentum into this start, although he may have trouble doing so as I expect that he's shocked to learn that he has momentum. The Big Jason won 4 games last month to only 1 loss, while compiling an ERA of 4.91. So far in July, Marquis is 0-1 but with a 1.29 ERA as, like Lilly, he has found it hard to win games when his team has scored an average of 1 run per start.
Yusmeiro Petit, on the other hand, is one in a long line of pitchers who have both silly names and the ability to wipe that smile off your face real quickly. Petit is a young pitcher with a career ERA of 5.61, and in particular, through 17.2 innings of work this year his ERA is 3.06. He's only walked 1 guy to 11 strikeouts, he was pretty damn good in his only start this year, and ESPN says that his name is pronounced "Puh-TEET."
Wednesday, July 23rd, Ted Lilly (9-6, 4.49 ERA) vs. Doug Davis (3-4, 4.14 ERA)
Theodore Roosevelt Lilly looks to win his 10th game of the year against Doug Davis, who shockingly just isn't pitching up to the level he delivered against the Cubs last October. Davis is neither overpowering nor even particularly effective these days, and the Cubs offense needs to wake up Dr. Phil style and take him to town tomorrow in order to compensate for the castration delivered to them by Randy Johnson last night. (Castrated by a "Randy Johnson?" Oh, sweet irony!)
Lilly has yet to win a game this month, although his ERA has been a reasonable 4.04 through 3 starts. If you pretend that the July 10th game against the Reds never happened*, then you may observe that Lilly has pitched pretty well this month, but has received next-to-no run support from the Cubs offense.
(*Note: it's probably not a good thing when you have to flat-out pretend that five or six of your pitcher's starts simply never happened. Not exactly the biggest lender of confidence.)
Predictions: The Cubs really need to get their offense into gear. It's a sad, shameful day when a 44 year old man with no cartilage in his knee can make your team look that bad, but Randy Johnson did it. Maybe we should just accept that the Cubs can not, and never will beat the Big Unit, or maybe we should be worried about a team that has scored exactly 2 runs in 3 of the 4 games played since the All Star Break.
It's hard to put my faith in the arm of Jason Marquis. You might as well ask me to flush myself down the toilet. But the Cubs are only holding a 2-run lead in the Central, and with the bitterly despised Marlins coming up on the schedule, a little momentum would be a nice thing. So, you know, maybe they should just buckle down and blow out the D-Backs tonight on the back of a Marquis shut-out. And maybe moneybags will fall from the sky. Anything's possible.
Game Recap: Cubs 9, Astros 0 - that's more like it
If we take a look at the final tally of this series in Houston, we will find that the Cubs outscored the Astros 11-6 but still managed to lose 2 of 3 games. It was clearly a frustrating series for Lou Piniella, as he commented after yesterday's game that the Cubs were pretty miserable on the road, at least offensively. For that reason, Lou must have decided that the only true way to retaliate would be in the usual manner - punishing Carlos Marmol by pitching him in a blowout. But hey, after all the beatings the Cubs have been taking, we'll take any kind of win, even if it's a tear-inducing one for Marmol who has to be frustrated by the overuse and abuse he's experienced this season.
Offensively, the Cubs jumped out of the gate quickly thanks to the bat of the overrated Derrek Lee (just ask one of our readers) who went 2 for 5 with 3 RBI. Actually, while it is always nice watching Lee swing the bat well, Kosuke Fukudome is the most important story of the game, at least for me. Our Japanese sensation has looked redonkulous the last few weeks, but he had a respectable day today, getting 2 hits and scoring 2 runs. It'll still be a while before he's officially busted out of his mid-season druthers, but I'm convinced he's capable.
Today's most depressing offensive performance came from Aramis Ramirez. I think that, as Cub fans, we have to better appreciate the fact that, when he's hitting the ball, Ramirez can be just as devastating as Alfonso Soriano. However, like the Fonz, A-Ram can get ice-cold sometimes, too, and he's had some legendary slumps in the past couple of seasons. Take his 0-for-28 streak he had earlier this year, which lasted from June 25th until July 5th. Or his 0-for-14 streak which went from the last game of the regular season last year all the way through the playoffs. Currently, he's in the throws of an 0-for-16 streak. Youch.
However, as Ramirez struggles, growing Cub legend Mike Fontenot had a 3 for 4 day, including a solo homerun in the 5th and a 2-run double in the 9th. Apparently, Fontenot uncovered the secret location of the head of Ted Williams and underwent a brain transplant not too long ago. Or he could just have reached that mythical point in his baseball career where he has the exact right mixture of confidence, ability, and intelligence. Enjoy it while it lasts, Cub fans, be it a year, a month, or a week. Little Babe Ruth is winning games for this team with his bat.
The one mildly concerning offensive fact of today's game: 0 walks. The Cubs drew a collective 1 walk in the last 3 games; maybe it's not too surprising that they didn't exactly set Houston on fire with the fury of their offense.
On the pitching front, Ryan Dempster looked his 0-win road record square in the eye and landed a hard surprise-kick straight in its nads. He went 8 solid innings, giving up only 6 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7. Oh, and did we mention that Carlos Marmol came in to pitch the 9th and delivered a clutch, much-needed 1-2-3 inning to end the game? Yep, the Cubs needed that, as their lead on Houston was tenuous at best. F*****g Lou.
Series Recap: A very brief one because I've got about ten other things I want to do before I go to bed tonight. The Cubs could very well enter the playoffs with the best record in the National League. They could lead all of baseball in runs scored, their pitching could buckle down and put up on of the best ERAs in the game this year, and if they continue to lose regularly on the road, then a World Series victory - not to mention a losing appearance, for that matter - will remain a vague concept to be dreamt of for future seasons.
Current Record: 58-40
Position in the NL Central: 1st place, 2 games in front of St. Louis
On Pace For: 96-66
Record needed to win 120: 62-2


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Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will get the spot as challenger to the winner of Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem for the heavyweight belt.
"Verbal agreements are in for a No. 1 contender match between former UFC world heavyweight champions Frank Mir and Cain Velasquez at UFC 146, May 26 in Las Vegas," UFC president Dana White said.
This fight will be part of a card that matches current UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos against Alistair Overeem in the UFC 146 main event. The winner of that fight will know right away who he'll be facing, either Velasquez or Mir.
Velasquez lost the heavyweight title to dos Santos on Nov. 12, 2011 at UFC on FOX 1 in Anaheim. A third heavyweight fight between Roy "Big Country" Nelson and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva" will also be on the UFC 146 card.


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The beauty of the Kivin Method is that you can create intense oral stimulation for a woman while getting immediate feedback that you are in the right place. You can also use this method to add a new angle for both of you. For ease of explanation, locate the K and C points on the diagram. Then follow the directions below:
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ciao Roma! It's been an amazing 4 months!!
ciao Roma! It's been an amazing 4 months!!
Just got back from a long weekend in Prague, or as the locals call it, Praha. Once again I am completely unsure which country I have visited is my favorite; however, Prague is definitely somewhere on the top of my list.
For the price of a normal hostel in most other countries, six of my friends and I rented an apartment for five days that slept 12 people; had a full kitchen, dinning and living room equipped with a plasma screen TV; had an outdoor balcony deck big enough for everyone; and to top it all off…free cleaning services. Luckily for us, the weather wasn't too unbearably cold and the Christmas villages throughout the city were exceedingly enticing, otherwise we may not have ever left our pimp crib.
Before we left for Prague, we were warned that the weather would be colder than anything we've ever experienced before. Consequently, we all stuffed our bags with oversized flannels, sweaters, lots of layering shirts and leggings, hats, gloves, the works! Our carry-ons were bulging at the seams. To our great surprise when we arrived in Prague the weather was definitely cold but nowhere close to catastrophic. This was an amazing perk considering we toured, a lot. We left our mark on the John Lennon Wall, partook in royal happenings at the Prague Castle, indulged in hot wine and sweet bread while basking in the lights of the Christmas villages scattered throughout the city center, and we did all this before the sun went down…at 3 pm. THIS was something that I simply could not get used to, throughout my entire stay in Prague I had absolutely no sense of time. This was a gift but also definitely a curse. I was stress free smooth sailing for the most part; however, it made things like meal management difficult because my body automatically associates darkness with dinner. This also made touring difficult because the entire time we toured by foot and when the sun went down so did the temperature; therefore, if you didn't prepare yourself in the morning when it was still mildly cold for the frigid cold of the night, you were not a happy camper.
All in all Prague was a GREAT SUCCESS!!! It's just very bittersweet to know that that was my last spontaneous trip abroad with the wonderful people I have grown so close to. Only 12 more days till my departure back home, and instead of feeling homesick, I'm already feeling Romesick.
I was absurdly sick last week because I was in denial that I had to wear a jacket outside. Welp Kelsey, news flash it's practically DECEMBER! In my defense, it has been amazingly warm out for the past few months. In fact, until about last week the coldest it's been here in Rome has been in the upper 60s. I felt bad because my mom was visiting when during this weather change and I had convinced her a jacket would not be necessary…I even think I laughed at her for even having the idea of "bundling up". I guess karma really is a bitch because in the end I was the one with the flu. Boo-who.
Family fun!!!! The backdrop really captures the essence of Italy.
I am currently sitting in my school's library attempting to write a research paper. The good thing about libraries is that they are filled with books containing useful knowledge for writing papers such as my own. The bad thing about libraries in Rome is that all the books are in Italian, and when I asked my director where I could find an English library…he laughed. Therefore, I am forced to reference online sources. Granted, these days most people only use online references and books are viewed as ancient, daunting artifacts; however, I personally loath internet research.
Rome Futbol Game
Being in Europe has made me appreciate the easy access of virtually anything and everything in America. Grocery stores sell limited supplies and close exceedingly early in Rome, if I know I'm going to be hungry at 6 pm (which I always am) I have to plan accordingly to go to the grocery store by 5 pm before it closes. This is often very difficult considering I usually have class until 6:30 pm. I don't even bothering going anywhere on Sundays; absolutely nothing is open.
I guess I am a pampered princess in love with the lavished lifestyle of American convenience.
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The other night my roommate Mary and I were recovering from our busy weekend in Barcelona, over an American appetizer of nachos at the Hard Rock Café in Rome. We discussed how sadly one of our greatest concerns about coming abroad was gaining weight. The stereotypical body image in America celebrates being skinny, constantly counting calories, and driving one's self-insane over exercise. In Italy, carbs are warmly welcomed, dessert is a must, and working out is an unusual plus. Now that I have been in Rome for over a month and am one pants size larger, I realize that though I may not be as slender as I was back home, I am much more relaxed and most importantly very, very happy. I believe that a true cultural experience lies in the food. Allowing myself to let down my guard and let in more than enough carbs, has provided me with a literal taste of Italy. I never realized how American culture had subconsciously trained me to obsess over body image.
The best way to experience a culture is through its food. Every Monday through Thursday, my host mother crafts authentic Italian dinners for Mary and me. Mostly each delicacy is different, with a few occasional repeats of our favorite pesto or carbonera pastas. The dinners consist of four courses: primi, secondi, insalata, dessert. The primi is usually a pasta or risotto, the secondi is a meat or fish, the insalata is typically lettuce coated in oil and salt, and dessert ranges from gelato to wine biscotti. Needless to say, we are usually ten pounds happier by the end of the week. However, on the weekends we are not offered meals from our host families so we often grab a quick slice of pizza, or a kebab, which is an unnatural combination of turkey and beef in a wrap. Although I absolutely love the food in Italy, I will admit that at times it does become a bit repetitive and therefore I thoroughly enjoy getting to try new cuisines when I travel.
In Barcelona I basked in the deliciousness of seafood pyaya and authentic red sangria. In Munich I devoured what looked like a foot-long hotdog, which was really some type of smoked sausage. I also sampled the famous Nuremberger, no relation to the hamburger, which was three little sausages and a side of potato salad. When I travelled to Ireland I was overjoyed to see peanut butter! I didn't realize how much I had missed this common American spread. I even bought a tub of it to take home to Rome. For breakfast in Dublin, I tested a full-Irish breakfast and was surprised to see that I liked the black pudding made with pig's blood. When I visited Paris I had the most amazing cheese and meat fondue. And lastly, in Amsterdam, I had absolutely nothing authentic which reflected the melting pot environment, like America, of this crazy city.
One of the things I miss the most being abroad in Italy are bagel sandwiches. In America, bagels are everywhere. You can find them in a local Wawa or Seven-Eleven, a corner bakery and virtually any grocery store, but here they are nowhere to be found. Every Saturday and Sunday at Loyola my friends and I would make the trek to Towson Hot Bagels for our favorite combinations of cheesey, eggy, toasted bagel goodness. Now, all of my breakfasts consist of plain corn flake cereal. I also miss large coffees, iced in particular. Here, coffee comes in the forms of an exceedingly small shot of espresso, a tiny cup of cappuccino, café Americano (a 4 oz. cup of coffee with cream), or the 4 oz. café latte caldo, hot, or fredo, cold. Naturally, the largest coffee size can be found at McDonalds, but even that is only 8 oz. I now understand why Americans are always so on edge; they replace their blood flow with the caffeine running through their veins.
I am excited to devour the delicious mix of American cuisine when I return home; however, I will absolutely miss the freshness of Italian food. Unlike American food, even after I eat a large meal I do not feel sick to my stomach. The ingredients are so fresh that they don't leave my stomach in knots. Even the dessert doesn't make me feel gluttonous. I never realized how truly processed American foods are until I came abroad.


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Description: If you haven't seen this video yet you're in for a treat. Ursula Martinez performs one of the best magic tricks ever in front of a live audience at the Comedy Gala Festival in Montreal this year.
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Woow .... very creative .. so nimble hands to show the greatness remain naked sulapnya.alat what tricks are used?
so much comotion over a magic trick that was made for fun and made even funner and i thought funnier. hell i thought it was amazing untill some of you bakas below me runed the trick....assholes
I think Ursula is a fabulous lady. It takes guts to go out on a well lit stage in front of a live audience & strip completely naked & even more so at the age of 41. The accompanying magic trick makes it all the more sexy. She gets a 10 out of 10 from me for guts & sexiness & her performance is a real turn on. Anyone picking out holes in her performance must have nothing better to do - just sit back & enjoy the lady performing - I did!!!!!!!!


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Can you have too many sheer lipglosses?
My answer: yeah, definitely! I'm not a big fan of very sheer glosses because they all tend to look the same once applied on the lips.
One is more than enough .
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I agree. Honestly I just want a clear and maybe a couple of shimmer or glitters to spice up a lipstick, after that it gets boring.
Yes! If the gloss textures are different and the finish differs, I can justify owning several. Some glosses look best over lipstick, some over lip liner, some on bare lips! I don't own very many sheer glosses, probably three. Even though some glosses are sheer, they can alter what color is underneath.
I prefer glosses somewhere between sheer and opaque.
Oh yes, you definitely can! Certain brands do sheer lipglosses wonderfully (that Chanel shimmer…), but you really don't need more than 2 or 3.
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A four-year streak was ended last season when none of the Corky Kell Classic teams won a state championship. Twelve teams have played in the Kell and won state titles in the same season since the event began in 1992.
1996 Brookwood
1997 Parkview
1997 Thomas County Central
1998 Carrollton
2000 Parkview
2001 Parkview
2002 Parkview
2006 Roswell
2008 Camden County
2009 Camden County
2010 Brookwood
2011 Grayson
Corky Kell, the co-founder of the Corky Kell Classic, was a head coach for which school that played in a state championship game in the 1970s? (Answer Monday)
Answer to Thursday's question: The five head coaches in this year's Corky Kell Classic who have won state championships are Grayson's Mickey Conn, Brookwood's Mark Crews, Colquitt County's Rush Propst, North Gwinnett's Bob Sphire and Camden County's Welton Coffey. Propst won five in Alabama. Sphire won one in Kentucky. Coffey won one in Florida.
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August 23rd, 2013
8:31 am
Corky Kell coached at Wheeler High School in the 70's.
August 23rd, 2013
9:23 am
Too easy, Todd. Most of us old guys know the answer to that one. How about, which was the last Cobb County team to win a state championship in the 20th century?
August 23rd, 2013
11:24 am
Marietta, Max.
August 23rd, 2013
1:16 pm
May French Johnson rest in peace.
August 23rd, 2013
6:49 pm
Keep Camden coming to the CKC……..


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