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Watch Party
Roll Tide, Chicago
UA Fun Fact:
How many students were enrolled when UA first opened?
52 compared to the enrollment number for the fall of 2012: 33,602
I hope everyone is making it through ChiBeria – man this has been the most brutal winter since I have lived here in Chicago. Let's start thinking of warmer days and time that can be spent outdoors and hope it is here sooner rather than later.
Events/Activities with the Chapter for February
Thursday February 20th – Monthly SEC Happy Hour
There will be a SEC Happy Hour/Mixer on the 3rd Thursday of every month – hope you can join us and help represent Alabama to the SEC Chicago alumni group.
WHERE: Glascott's
2158 N. Halsted St.
WHEN: Thursday February 20, 2014
6pm – 10pm
DRINK SPECIALS: $3 dollar domestics
$4 wells
$6 chardonnay and cabernet
Please feel free to pass along the invitation to friends that have attended an SEC school or are fans of the SEC.
Saturday February 22nd – Alabama basketball viewing party at Another Round
Join us on Saturday February 22nd at our suburban game watch location, Another Round Bar and Grill in Downers Grove where we will be having a social and get together to watch Coach Grant and the men's basketball team take on Mizzou. Game time is 7pm. As usual we will meet in the private area of the bar. If there are any new members or parents who joined our association late in the season this would be a great time to come and mingle with fellow alumni. Potential new parents are also welcome. Reminder that Another Round is very kid friendly so feel free to bring everyone.
Another Round
5141 Main St.
Downers Grove
Roll Tide Chicago board and committee interest
Do you have an interest in helping Roll Tide Chicago out in the 2014 calendar year? We are always looking for new board and committee members to help grow Roll Tide Chicago. The new year will begin in April so if you have an interest or would like to help out on certain this like Suburb bar, Young Alumni, Scholarship Fund please reach out to us at via email at email@example.com by March 10th so we can include you in our annual meeting for the board and committee.
Roll Tide!
4th and goal – The Offseason
It's been a while since we all spoke and boy has a lot happened. The last time we got a 4th and Goal was before the Sugar Bowl. And we all know what happened there. And then heaven forbid Saban goes out and hires Lane Kiffin. So let's just say that the offseason didn't start off with a bang. Because so much has happened let's break it down by number:
- 1. AJ and Sean Kilpatrick: It's not often in today's day and age that we get to root for seniors who are everything you'd want in a student athlete. I'm lucky enough to root for two. We all know about AJ and how he is the personification of what we want our athletic hero's to be. Well as a University of Cincinnati basketball fan I am watching another senior do exactly what AJ did for us so many times. Sean Kilpatrick has grown from a good player to the go-to scorer and leader on the #7 team in the country. This guy demands the ball down the stretch is a cool customer at the foul line and the rest of the team looks to him. Check out his comments after their big win over UCONN last night: I'm just playing to win," Kilpatrick said. "I don't care about points. I don't care about any of that. Leaders don't go out there and try to compete against the other teams' best players.
To me that is what AJ did so well for the last three years. He didn't care about putting up big numbers, he didn't care about taking the credit for winning and then he turned around and took all the blame for the Sugar Bowl loss. That to me is a leader and a winner. Why do I bring this up today? Because if you believe all the talking heads Saban and the rest of the coaching staff just signed the future AJ and Sean.
- 2. National Signing Day: After the lousy way our season ended it's nice that the Tide is ranked #1 in anything. Will any of these guys become the next CJ Mosley or Trent Richardson or will they become Jimmy Johns and Chad Goss? I have no idea, you have no idea, and Coach Saban has no idea. Here is what he knows and what we should all remember: "I can't really comment much on the ranking guys because I really do think the most accurate way to be able to rank any recruiting class would be three years down the road because I think the challenge for all of these young men that got recruited today wherever they're going is to be able to stay focused on what they need to do to improve as players and do the things that they need to do to become very effective college football players, and it is a challenge to go from high school to college."
Even with the Iron Bowl fresh in our minds it's nice that we can stick it to Auburn from time to time: http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dcmV5?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=alabama-crimson-tide-football
To go off what Coach Saban said above check out the rankings of the best classes over the last decade or so. http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67490158/best-college-football-recruiting-classes-ever-alabama-usc-texas
Let's hope the new guys are half as good as the two Bama classes mentioned. We will be just fine!
The finale note on recruiting. Not every player is going to be the next stud in the NFL. That doesn't mean that getting a full ride and using the school for an education through sports isn't a great benefit that most of us forget about: This story about a kid who might never see the field (even at UC) is a great example of what parents go through to get a kid a full ride: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20140205/COL03/302050099/Doc-Princeton-s-Gilbert-lives-dream-his-dad-couldn-t
- Lane Kiffin: I wrote this for a 4th and Goal that wasn't sent last month but it still holds true: Like the rest of you I was dumbfounded by the news that everyone's least favorite coach was coming to the Capstone. How in the world where we all going to root for that bum and who I like to call Arod Kiffin? Then I got to thinking: How much do we hear from any of the coaches other than Saban? What the heck does Doug Nesmeirer look or sound like? I have no idea because we never see them. And low and behold it comes out that the cords talk to the press 2 times a year. At SEC media day and before the bowl game that is it. So Lane can do what he does best which I guess is recruit, coach up QB's (which he is very good at) and work to rehab his image which lord knows he needs. Here are a couple of articles on why this isn't going to be so bad: http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/1/11/5298154/why-lane-kiffin-was-a-good-hire-for-alabama and this one: http://bamahammer.com/2014/01/12/convince-lane-kiffin-right-choice/ now if you'll excuse me I have to go drink some Crimson cool aide to wash that bad taste out of my mouth.
- I know nothing about Jake Cocker neither do you. I would have been fine with Simms and the rest of the guys battling it out for the QB next year. But if Saban wants you good enough for me. Meet our new QB http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/93383/coker-lands-at-bama-with-lofty-expectations?src=mobile
- I don't often mention the basketball team (and with good reason) but I expect there will be a change of coach by this time next year. There is zero excuse that Alabama should be as bad as they are in hoops. Alabama should strive to be like Florida, Ohio State, Michigan State heck this year even Duke when it comes to Mens Basketball and football. The fact that team is so bad doesn't sit well with me and I'm sure you as well. Bruce Pearl should be on speed dial…
- With 100 feet of snow on the ground and it being -200 it's tough to remember that baseball/softball season is right around the corner: Here is a good look at the state of softball in the state of Alabama. http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/10409093/espnw-softball-rivalry-heats-alabama-crimson-tide-auburn-tigers
- A couple of songs to get you through this cold: If you have kids you've seen the movie Frozen. Maya has gone 3 times, we have the sound track, she has three Olaf the snowman shirts and has the dress from one of the characters. This is her favorite song and it makes me smile as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrwQUgr-9Ng
Muddy Waters recorded most of his most famous music right on South Michigan Ave. I can close my eyes and imagine him at Chess Records singing about the Cold Weather Blues as I think most of us have them now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojfMCYpDda8#t=22
I don't understand much of Frank Zappa's music. But this is a universal message: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIppgE45wM&feature=kp
Finally in things I didn't know until I was a dad:
From the last 4th and goal: This week in things I didn't know until I was a Dad: It doesn't matter how old we get we are still our parents kids so with that in mind this is a little off the beaten path but on Sunday night I was watching the Golden Globe awards with my Mom who is in town for a visit. She is half asleep on the couch when the great Tina Fey announces Leo DeCaprio with the funniest line I have heard on TV in some time: http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/01/13/tina-fey-diss-leonardo-dicaprio-golden-globes-2014/ (you can read the entire thing here if in case you missed it) Once again my mom is half asleep on the couch and all of sudden sits upright and says what did she just say about her vagina? I'm not sure what I laughed harder at the joke itself or my Mom. Either way you haven't lived until you hear your mother say that word.
As I have discussed before Maya (and now Jacob) love to go into the bathroom with us when we are going. Not sure what they expect to see but I guess they just want to be close to us. Anyway Jake is about 1 day away from walking and pulls himself up on everything. Which of course means the toilet and he loves nothing more than trying to stick his hand in the water. All of this makes it tough for me to stand and go to the bathroom with him next to me (you can use your imagination why this might be tricky) so the other night I was sitting down and Maya comes in and asks why I'm sitting, why I've got my hand where I do (so not to splash around) and then she goes into what I can only describe as a monologue explaining why she doesn't put her hand there but on her knees while she is going. This ladies and gents is what being a parent is all about….
RTR stay warm!
Roll Tide, Chicago!
"Losing doesn't make me want to quit. It makes me want to fight that much harder." Bear Bryant
I don't have much to say, I think we are all still in shock and I know you don't want to hear a bunch so I will just say that I am still and always will be Alabama & Roll Tide Chicago proud and that win or lose we do it together & we'll live to fight another day. Roll Tide Roll!
I will be going to the Houndstooth to watch the SEC Championship game Saturday…I think it will be good for us to rally behind the SEC and root for Mizzou! Join me if you can!
SEC Toys for Tots Toy Holiday Party
As a part of an effort to unify the SEC alumni chapters here in Chicago, Roll Tide Chicago will help by hosting an SEC Toys for Tots Holiday Party. Information is still being worked on for this event but Save the Date and make sure to bring a $10-$20 toy for entrance to the party.
WHERE: Houndstooth Saloon
3369 N. Clark
WHEN: Sunday, December 15th
2pm – 5pm/6pm
Please feel free to pass along the invitation to friends that have attended an SEC school or are fans of the SEC. We will make sure the NFL games are on…so no excuses on why you can't show up!
Roll Tide Chicago T-shirts
Still need the 2013 Roll Tide Chicago t-shirt…they also make great Holiday gifts for friends and family. To order just go to http://rolltidechicago.com/?page_id=3 and order your shirt via out website and we will mail the shirts to you. In order to assure they arrive before the holidays please order the shirts by Dec. 8th!
Membership Levels
$25 White Membership – Includes 1 T-shirt
$40 Crimson Membership Includes 2 T-shirts
$60 Houndstooth Membership Includes 4 T-shirts
Also, we only have a few of the 2013 long sleeve t-shirts left – order yours today before they're gone! Stop by the Houndstooth Saturday or email firstname.lastname@example.com to get the Crimson long sleeve Roll Tide Chicago T-shirt.
Sizes available Small – 2XL
T-shirt Pricing:
Members: $30 each (separate/extra to membership dues that include the grey t-shirt)
Non-Members: $35 each
Roll Tide!
4TH and Goal The Aftermath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CM7hlk2e34 (go to the 10 second mark and listen to the great Rex Kramer explain how we all felt after the game.) I start with this because I was in such a funk after the game on Saturday that I sat on the couch stewing over the worse loss any of us will ever experience and figured maybe Airplane! The movie could make me laugh. As this part played and he says of course not that would never happen (about falling in the mud and then getting kicked in the head with an iron boot) I thought that about sums up how we are all feeling.
Since Saturday night many experts are calling this the greatest ending to a college football game of all time, maybe the greatest college game of all time and plenty of other things. To me it's simply the 3rd greatest ending in American sports history (walk off style) #1 now and forever will be the 1951 playoff win for the New York (baseball Giants) the famous Shot Heard Around the World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxzEC4ZH8DI the second started the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty the Immaculate Reception http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xMDIcsUMmA and finally there is our play from Saturday. (I won't post it we've all seen it) The reason that this will go down in history is what was at stake, who was playing, and how it ended. Like the Dodgers and Giants it was two teams that don't get along, the underdog won, the call will go down in history as an all-time classic Oh My GOD We've won the Iron Bowl! Etc. As for the Immaculate Reception it was a play so bizarre we are likely never to see it again, it pitted two teams that were very close and very good and it featured two coaches who would go on to win a lot of titles. So get ready because this play will be shown from now until forever just like the Stanford Marching band play, the Doug Fluite Hail Mary and every other crazy ending. That is what makes this ending so bad. Just like Boston Red Sox fans had to watch the Bill Buckner play over and over and over and Cubs fans the Bartman play we now have "the Return" (editor's note no play or game in American Sports history will ever top the Miracle On Ice but that was a game not a walk off win)
When Coach Saban loses an Iron Bowl he really knows how to lose an Iron Bowl doesn't he? First the Cam Back now Kick Bama Kick.
When Coach Saban was hired all we could have asked for was to get Alabama into the top 10 and into the conversation for the BCS Championship each year. Consider that since 2008 we will have played in BCS Bowl games in 5 of the last 6 seasons with three of them being National Title wins I'd say that he has done his job and some. But even the best coaches, CEO's, parents whoever have off days. It's a shame that Nick Saban's off day started with 10 mins or so left in the Iron Bowl.
I was all set to go into a tirade about how Coach blew this game 10 ways to Sunday but with a few days to cool off I won't go down that road. Instead I will always wonder like the rest of you why he went for a 57 yard field goal instead of putting the ball in AJ's hand in OT and trusting that CJ And the defense could get a stop. Or if this kid kicker was so good from 57 why couldn't he kick one from 43 yards? Or why if he had no faith in Foster to make a 30 yard FG in the 4th quarter (the Yeldon 1 yard run stop) than turn around next drive and try a 44 yard FG instead of punting? And just know that this isn't just on Saban: Bears head Coach Mark Trestman is getting put through the wringer for trying a 47 yard fg in OT on Sunday in a Dome on turf. (Just to put the 57 yarder into some sort of context) Bears kicker and Pro Bowler Robbie Gould is 94.6% from 40 yards or closer but only 63.3% from 47 yards and out. The shame of the Iron Bowl is that kick would have been good from 54 or 55 yards so maybe the future is bright with this kid going into next year. So in conclusion I have now gone from very very VERY upset like all of you to mad to now just disappointed that we will never know how the Tide would have done in OT. I will never understand how you can try and end a game that could have gone to OT with your best players not on the field. That is what bothers me more than anything. (that and having to listen to Ohio State fans) By the way do you ever wonder how coaches sleep at night after losses like that? I know I didn't sleep well at all on Saturday night how in the world did the Tide coaches sleep?
As tough as it is and it is TOUGH let's look at the bright side: The Tide will finish in the top 10 once again, will play in their 5th BCS bowl game in the last 7 years, and should finish 12-1. Not too shabby with all of the guys that we replaced. Plus in the last three days we have gotten two big time recruits (both on defense for next year). Once they get the QB situation figured out the Tide will be right back in the mix next year. Don't believe me read this: http://touchdownalabama.net/think-the-crimson-tide-dynasty-is-over-think-again/
I don't buy 90% of this on how Saban reacts but it is a good article none the less: http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/12/02/nick-sabans-post-loss-lessons/.
Now as we turn our attention to the rest of the season and pray for a Duke and MSU win John Feinstein who has forgotten more about college sports than any of us will ever know weighs in on the debate brewing between OSU (and it should be said FSU) and a one loss SEC team playing in the BCS game:
And because Big Ten fans don't seem to understand anything if you happen to get into an argument with them toss these numbers their way:
The Tigers play their second straight top five opponent this weekend.
Neither FSU nor OSU has played a single top five team all season.
What's more, Auburn, if it beats Mizzou, will have four top 25 BCS wins, two in the top ten. That's more than Florida State and Ohio State combined. (Neither FSU nor Ohio State would have a single final BCS top ten win. Auburn would have two. The Buckeyes would have two top 25 BCS wins, while Florida State would have just one, over Clemson).
And this: The Buckeyes gave up over 600 yards of offense and 41 points to Michigan, a team that now has five losses on the season.
After two full seasons as head coach of the Buckeyes, Urban Meyer has still not played a top 15 team and Ohio State hasn't even played a top ten in the regular season team since 2009. The Buckeyes haven't beaten a top ten team in the regular season since 2006.
Yes, these stats are real. (I'm using the AP poll rankings for this data, FYI).
With Wisconsin's loss to Penn State, it's possible that Ohio State will be without a single top 25 BCS win this regular season.
If I were a voter I would vote the Winner of the SEC over both FSU and Ohio State going into the final vote and I would have Auburn #1. But I don't and I sure as hell don't want Auburn in the finals so I am pulling for FSU/OSU or Mizzu to win. (Of course in the perfect world Duke and MSU would win and we would be playing the winner of the SEC championship) can you imagine Iron Bowl II?
Not that any of us care but a couple of stories from this past weekend:
ESPN ran over the Miss State Bulldog mascot on Thursday breaking her leg: http://blogs.clarionledger.com/msu/2013/11/29/msu-student-mascot-expected-to-be-ok-after-suffering-broken-leg-during-egg-bowl/?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1
Southern Miss who we play next year broke a 2 year losing streak at Legion Field of all places by beating UAB. The game kicked off an hour before the Iron Bowl and reports are that there were roughly 3500 people in the stands at the old Iron Lady or whatever they call Legion Field.
Do you realize that if Texas beats Baylor on Saturday they will split the Big 12 title? Maybe Miss Terry won't need that house in Austin after all.
This week in songs: The first one is my all-time favorite John Lennon solo song click to the 2:54 second mark to understand why I am posting this:
Finally, AJ in his always classy post game comments referenced this song. Growing up my sister and I most have watched this movie 100 times so next time you see me ask me and I can belt out most of the songs. (You better believe I am proud of this fact) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Jq0hWvA2g
In this week's addition of things I didn't know until I was a Dad: Kids can tell when you are upset so when I walked in the door on Saturday after the game Maya came up and said something to the effect of its ok Daddy its ok. (I honestly don't remember much of what I did on Saturday night after the game I think I was still in shock) I'm sure either Shana or my mother in law put her up to it but it was nice that she did it. Like all parents I hope she never has to experience a game like that again but as a future sports fan I know she will.
Try and keep your heads up root like heck for the Blue Devils, Sparty, and the Mizzu Tigers and who knows maybe we'll make it to Cali after all.
Roll Tide, Chicago!
UA Fun Fact:
Beat Auburn Beat Hunger is a food drive that UA and Auburn have hosted for 20 years now. They have collected more than 3 million pounds of nonperishable food for families in Alabama. This year UA won by collecting 299,398 pounds of food to top Auburn University's collection of 169,702 pounds of food. This year they allowed alumni to donate food to their communities' food banks and allowing UA to get create for the amount collected. Let's try to do this next year and help UA beat Auburn by even more!
Can you believe it's already the Iron Bowl? What a difference a year has made and we now have an Iron Bowl of #1 vs. #4. It will be great game so I hope wherever you are for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend that you will join other Alabama fans to cheer on the Tide in this Iron Bowl. Here is the list of alumni associations throughout the US and where those chapters watch the Crimson Tide http://alumni.ua.edu/chapters. We will have our watch parties at the Houndstooth in Wrigleyville and Another Round in Downers Grove to cheer on the Tide. I will leave Marc and the 4th & Goal to talk more about the Iron Bowl!
Viewing Parties
Both of our locations will be airing Alabama vs. Auburn Saturday; kickoffs is at 2:30 pm, but arrive early if you want to ensure yourself a spot at either bar.
Note: Most the tables have been pre-reserved at the Houndstooth this week…So arrive early for a spot at the bar. The Dark Horse right down the street from the Houndstooth on Sheffield is our official overflow bar in the city & will also have sound on for the game Saturday – so arrive early for a spot at the Houndstooth, Dark Horse or Another Round!
All bars will open at 11 am on Saturday. Just remember that many of the tables are reserved…so if you get there when the bar opens that does not mean you'll get a table!
Houndstooth Saloon
3369 N. Clark
Another Round
5141 Main St.
Downers Grove
SEC Toys for Tots Toy Holiday Party
As a part of an effort to unify the SEC alumni chapters here in Chicago, Roll Tide Chicago will help by hosting an SEC Toys for Tots Holiday Party. Information is still being worked on for this event but Save the Date and make sure to bring a $10-$20 toy for entrance to the party.
WHERE: Houndstooth Saloon
3369 N. Clark
WHEN: Sunday, December 15th
2pm – 5pm/6pm
Please feel free to pass along the invitation to friends that have attended an SEC school or are fans of the SEC. We will make sure the NFL games are on…so no excuses on why you can't show up!
Roll Tide Chicago Memberships
Still need the 2013 Roll Tide Chicago t-shirt…they also make great Holiday gifts for friends and family. If you cannot make it to one of the bars to get your membership and T-shirts no problem, just go to http://rolltidechicago.com/?page_id=3 and order your shirt via out website and we will mail the shirts to you. In order to assure they arrive before the holidays please order the shirts by Dec. 6th!
Membership Levels
$25 White Membership – Includes 1 T-shirt
$40 Crimson Membership Includes 2 T-shirts
$60 Houndstooth Membership Includes 4 T-shirts
Also, we only have a few of the 2013 long sleeve t-shirts left – order yours today before they're gone! Stop by the Houndstooth Saturday or email email@example.com to get the Crimson long sleeve Roll Tide Chicago T-shirt.
Sizes available Small – 2XL
T-shirt Pricing:
Members: $30 each (separate/extra to membership dues that include the grey t-shirt)
Non-Members: $35 each
Look forward to seeing y'all Saturday at the Houndstooth and Another Round to cheer on Alabama!
Roll Tide!
4TH and Goal The Iron Bowl
I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I'm not sure if you heard but there is a little football game this weekend down on the Plains. 11-0 vs. 10-1 #1 in the country vs. #4 the last 4 BCS National Champs and it just happens to be in the Iron Bowl plus all of the other stuff rolled into one. While I don't pretend to be an Alabama football historian it seems to me that this game might trump them all. From The Snake's run in the mud to Punt Bama Punt, the kick, Bo Goes Over the top, honk if you've sacked Brodie to the Drive and the Camback this game on Saturday might put all of those to rest. (Also is it me or does Auburn have snazzy names for all their wins over the Tide? Not since 1973 have both teams been ranked in the top 5, never before has the Iron Bowl decided the SEC West (which honestly is amazing to me) we all know what it means to the Tide one step closer to the three-peat, another SEC West Title and continuing as #1 in the country. For Auburn if they win the Iron Bowl and then go on to win the SEC they have an outside chance to get into the BCS National title. But more importantly for both teams it is bragging rights to the 100%. Even more than in years past this game will give the winner bragging rights for the year. If we win its status quo Auburn while vastly improved from the last couple of years is still little brother looking at the Big brother through the glass door nose pressed to the glass wishing and hoping they were as cool as us as we take Ms. Alabama out on a date while they count toilet paper rolls. If Auburn wins it ends the AJ/CJ/Bama/SEC/BCS dynasty (at least for this year) the loss will not only be a crushing blow to all of us but to the rest of the SEC as well. Because unless Winston gets arrested in Florida or Ohio State gets lost getting to Lucas Oil Field they aren't losing. On a personal note I will have to eat a lot of crow since all season I talk up the SEC and Alabama and let's just say that I'm not always nice about the Big 10. So if Alabama loses not only will we have to live with Auburn rubbing our noses in it but also every Big 10 fan I know will jump all over me. Not that any of you need any help from me in this department but here is a video to get your blood boiling: (Hype Video) http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1864844-the-hype-get-ready-for-the-greatest-iron-bowl-yet?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming
Because I am not from Alabama and I didn't know many Auburn fans from college I wanted to learn a little bit more about the Iron Bowl from their point of view. (On a side note while my time at Alabama wasn't always the greatest when it came to football I did see the Tide win 2 Iron Bowls including the last one at Legion Field in 1999). With that said I have asked a couple of special guests to share their stories about the Iron Bowl from the Auburn side of things. One is a house divided and the other was a dancer for the Tigers whose parents both went to Alabama. How do you live in a house divided this week? How do you end up at Auburn when both of your parents went to, met and fell in love at Alabama: Like they say on Law and Order these are their stories:
Brooke Wilson's parents met and fell in love while at Alabama during the glory years of the Bear. Growing up in Birmingham you'd think that her brothers and sisters would fall in line. Instead Brooke as the youngest of 3 followed both her brother and sister to Auburn and never looked back. As she said "There was never any doubt in my mind that I would go to Auburn in fact I didn't even apply to Alabama. While this didn't go over well with her parents they were powerless to stop her. Not only a picture of her brother with Bear Bryant as a young boy (in which he is crying) could stem the Tide. Brooke as it turned out not only went to Auburn but was on the dance and sprit team. When I asked her if she and her siblings can watch the Iron Bowl with her parents I got a big HECK NO "That would be miserable and is something I hope to never experience." She continued: My mother is the definition of a southern Belle but when it comes to Alabama football, watch out. You know the hate you (meaning me) you have for Auburn, well, imagine having that hate towards your Mom's favorite team. You almost feel bad about it. As part of the Tiger Paws for 3 years Brooke got a front row seat for the Iron Bowl. And as a student from 02-06 she never saw a loss. She is proud of the fact that while she was on the field for the "honk if you sacked Brodie game" she never put on the bumper sticker. I asked her what this year's Thanksgiving conversation was going to be and she said that while she and her brother talk about it on the side they don't bring it up with her Mom and Dad as they don't want to get kicked out of the house. Finally I asked her how much money she contributed to the Cam Newton slush fund: Not nearly enough she said with a laugh. Worth every penny we love love, love Cam Newton in our house.
Meanwhile the same can't be said for the Coleman household. Unlike Brooke that only has to deal with her parents when she is at their house, Jeff and Leslie live with each other 365 days a year. As a house divided they have no choice. I spoke with both of them separately; Leslie the Auburn grad started things off when I asked how they met and how long before the conversation turned to the Iron Bowl. "We met on a blind date she said in Charleston after we were both out of school. Because it was a blind date I knew going in that Jeff went to Alabama but I figured none of the guys I had dated at school had teeth so I figured I would give him a shot (I might have made part of that answer up) she went on to say that Jeff had her "fooled" (again not very hard when you are talking about a Bama grad fooling an Auburn grad) because as she said Bama was in the middle of the 10 year slump and Jeff didn't care that much. But once Coach Saban came boy the lights went on…When I asked her what the day of the Iron Bowl is like now her answer is pretty much the same as mine. Pre-kids it was college game day then going to a bar or watching at home with friends. Now its kids/family time and prey they go to sleep for kickoff. We trade off depending on who's game is on first and if it is night game we do a lot of pausing of the game (I can relate to this) When I asked if they watch both teams together she said yes because if the Tide wins she is happy for Jeff. But she did say that when Auburn wins this year it will be even sweeter than normal. With two kids I asked who gets to pick the kids game day outfits (As I am friends with Jeff's Sister Amanda I only see the Bama pictures) I was surprised to learn that it just depends on who gets up first to get them dressed. When I asked if they would watch this year's game together she immediately said NO WAY it's too dangerous for all involved. But the kids will be with me I asked her how this week or year affects her and Jeff. I have to say her answer surprised me: "as a 4th generation Auburn Grad this year makes it more fun. But because I can't personally affect the game I don't stress over it that much. The extra tension around the discussion and pre-game I could live without." Shockingly they don't have any bets on the game although she did say that they will now that I asked (sorry Jeff) When I asked her how much she contributed to the Cam Newton slush fund I believe she sent the message to me in Morris code since I can't read it. Jeff responded in much the same way to most of the questions. When I asked how long it took him to figure out she went to Auburn on that first date he said 15 minutes and yet after learning this information he didn't mind. When I asked about the Iron Bowl week he said that this year has been a little different but that he is/was more worried about Miss. State than Auburn even after the UGA game. "I'll take the mentally and physically prepared team over the lucky team any day. " When I asked if he planned to watch the game with her he said we tried it once and we lasted less than a quarter. So no we will not be watching. The last couple of years have been rough on Leslie and I expect it to continue this year.
So there you have it gang. For those (Like Shana) who call it "Just a game" this game separates moms and daughters and husbands and wives. And frankly I have no idea how the loser in the Coleman household can sleep with winner on Saturday night. I honestly don't think I could.
For a great column on why Auburn is lame: http://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2013/9/19/4750624/why-literate-people-should-hate-auburn
For a complete breakdown on Alabama vs. Auburn from an offense and defense: http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2013/11/25/5144296/alabama-vs-auburn-stat-comparison
Finally as far as the links go take trip back in time to the Bear Bryant show. There is so much about this clip that kills me. First of all I honestly can't understand Coach Bryant in 75% of this. Second when they just dump the bag of chips into the bowl and he pops open the Coke. Can you imagine Coach Saban shilling for Golden Flakes and Coke like this? Finally I love the video of the game is from the coaches' video and not the TV broadcast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlhHnU3T6wg
Ok enough Marc what is your prediction? This game will come down to one thing and one thing only. If Alabama can control the line of scrimmage on defense and keep the Auburn offense off the field (like they did vs. LSU and for the most part vs. A&M) the Tide win and win BIG. If Auburn can get their running game going and keep the crowd in the game we might be in for a long afternoon. But when push comes to shove I just can't imagine AJ and the offense not being able to move the ball at will vs. Auburn's defense. I think the Tide weather the storm at the start of the game and as the 3rd quarter comes to a close the Tide starts to pull away. Just like vs. LSU and A&M our best defense is our offense. The Tide wins the Iron Bowl, the West and move one step closer to the BCS National Title with a VERY hard fought and emotional 35-21 win.
We all love football but the game is changing before our eyes. From the targeting rule to almost a flag football mentality when it comes to protecting the QB's (more so in the NFL) than in college in 10 years the football we know and love will be a totally different game. Is that good or bad? Hard for me to say. It's not like the Hunger Games where people are tossed into a ring with no hope of getting out alive. These guys know the risks and still toss their bodies around like rag dolls. The best sports writer working today Rick Reilly has an interesting take on watching football. Do you feel this way watching CJ, Coop, TJ and Ryan Kelly each game? http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9932209/nfl-becoming-guilty-pleasure
Finally since I know this is really long how bad are things right now at Florida? It is safe to say that the loss to Georgia Southern ranks as one of the worse losses in SEC football history and is by far the worse loss of all time at the Swamp. I once again will ask the question that all Florida fans most be asking. How in the world does a school like Florida lose to a team like G. Southern? And how is it possible they can't find a good if not great QB? This week we could see an SEC team and one that won 11 games just a year ago lose by 50+ points simply an amazingly bad year down in the swamp.
The song this week is another example of guys having too much time on their hands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG6zYRTY5fw&feature=youtu.be
Finally in things I didn't know until I was a Dad: With Hanukkah starting this week Maya made her list for Hanukkah Harry and it consisted of the following: Tape, yarn, gum, Band-Aids, Lightening McQueen sheets, the movie Planes and did I mention tape? When your kid says Daddy I want to play with my yarn and tape you get very creative very fast on the type of games you can play.
Roll Tide everybody. Let's cheer extra hard this weekend (we might just need it).
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The event benefits NCCC Foundation scholarships. It will be held Oct. 18 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. The evening will open with a recognition ceremony for distinguished student scholarship winners and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Mr. Patrick Sorge (Class of 1985).
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Houston, TEXAS - Mike Ojala pitched seven strong innings and Chad Mozingo banged out three hits to lead the Rice Owls to a 5-2 victory over Sam Houston State in the first round of the NCAA Baseball Regional at Reckling Park in Houston.
The Owls were making their 100th appearance in an NCAA tournament game, but before they could run their all-time record to 67-33, they had to battle back from an early deficit.
The Bearkats broke on top when Ryan Mooney drilled the first pitch he saw for a solo homer in the top of the first. Rice struck back to tie it in the second when Michael Fuda drilled a shot to first base and then beat first baseman Daniel Nottebart to the bag while Anthony Rendon raced home from third.
The Owls took the lead in the third on a Rick Hague RBI single then took advantage of a pair of Bearkat errors to add a third run in the fifth. With two out, Jimmy Comerota reached on a throwing error by Sam Houston's Jon Reed.
Brock Holt doubled to right to move Comerota to third and he scored after righfielder Tyler Knight's throw home bounced away from catcher Mark Wyatt.
Rice starter Mike Ojala scattered seven hits over seven innings and was backed by solid fielding by the Owls. With the Owls holding a 2-1 lead, Michael Fuda cut down Bearkat catcher Jon Reed at the plate trying score to end one threat. After Sam Houston had put a pair of runners on with two outs in the fifth, Ojala rallied to strike out SHS leading hitter Nick Zaleski to end the threat.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-20), this notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection in support of the Regulations for Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and Rabbit Products.
Comments on this notice must be received by November 28, 2003.Start Further Info
Contact Shields Jones, Standardization Branch, Poultry Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0259, Washington, DC 20050-0259, (202) 720-3506.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
Title: Regulations for Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and Rabbit Products—7 CFR Part 70.
OMB Number: 0581-0127.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2004.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 1087-1091, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) (AMA) directs and authorizes the Department to develop standards of quality, grades, grading programs, and services which facilitate trading of agricultural products and assure consumers of quality products which are graded and identified under USDA programs.
To provide programs and services, section 203(h) of the AMA (7 U.S.C. 1622(h)) directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to inspect, certify, and identify the grade, class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural products under such rules and regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, including assessment and collection of fees for the cost of the service.
The regulations in 7 CFR part 70 provide a voluntary program for grading poultry and rabbit products on the basis of U.S. standards and grades. AMS also provides other types of voluntary services under the regulations, e.g., contract and specification acceptance services and certifications of quantity. All of the voluntary grading services are available on a resident basis or a lot-fee basis. Respondents may request resident service on a continuous basis or on an as-needed basis. The service is paid for by the user (user-fee).
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09/20/2013 9:56amMohamed Nor's phone rings constantly, kept busy by the property hunters who want to own a piece of Mogadishu. Other clients sit on a chaise longue inside his airy office in the battle-scarred Somali capital, waiting patiently for the real estate agent's attention.
Zimbabwe lawyers: Police defy new constitution
09/20/2013 10:54amAn independent lawyers group said Friday that Zimbabwe's police have already breached the nation's new constitution by breaking up a demonstration by women activists and banning a youth march to mark the United Nations International Peace Day.
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Tuition to the University of Illinois will increase 6.9 percent for undergraduates this fall if trustees approve the recommendation at their meeting Wednesday.
New students at the Urbana-Champaign campus would pay $11,104 a year in tuition under the proposal, while UIC students would pay $9,764. The cost doubles when fees and room and board are added.
Tuition increases have ranged from 2.6 percent to 16 percent since 2004. Trustees last year raised tuition 9.5 percent.
According to state law, the tuition charged each class of freshmen remains fixed for four years.
The other four-year state universities have not yet decided on tuition, though Southern Illinois University officials have signaled that it could go up 9 percent.


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- Calories 450
- Fat 15g
- Satfat 6g
- Monofat 5g
- Polyfat 2g
- Protein 38g
- Carbohydrate 42g
- Fiber 6g
- Cholesterol 75mg
- Iron 5mg
- Sodium 598mg
- Calcium 158mg
Steak Sandwiches with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
How to Make It
Prepare grill. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt. Grill 5 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness; let stand 5 minutes. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Chop 1 chile, and combine with 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, yogurt, onions, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Divide steak strips among bottom halves of rolls; top each portion with 2 tablespoons sauce mixture and, if desired, pepper slices.


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Allah answered Isa's prayer. The people were so amazed by this miracle! Isa told them to go on now that they had witnessed the miracle. They were sure he was crazy! Were they supposed to leave this enormous amount of gold? No way! Sadly, only a few true believers continued on with Isa.
Immediately, each of the selfish people began to claim their part of the gold. After dividing all of it, they got hungry but not one of them wanted to go to town to buy the food fearing that somebody would steal from their huge pile of gold.
However, the selfish people plotted to kill the man when he came back with all the food, so they would have all the gold. The shepherd also had a plan! He would put poison in the food before returning to the mountain, so he could have the whole mountain of gold for himself! Shortly after he came back with the food, set it out beautifully, and waited for them to eat their final meal. However, they did not eat. Instead they attacked and killed the shepherd! Proud of their great plan, they sat down to stuff themselves with food. Soon no one was left breathing on the entire mountain of gold!
Isa (PBUH) returned from his journey with the true believers to the golden mountains. They found out that every person that had stayed behind and the shepherd all had died. He told the people who had gone with him that they could have the whole mountain of gold for themselves.
This worldly life is like a shadow. If you try to chase it, you will simply make yourself tired, for you will never ever be able to reach it! However, if you just walk and go on with life, it has no choice but to follow you! Never be deceived by worldly materials! They are temporary!


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My mighty, meaty-in-the-metaphoric-sense review of ATP: The Fans Strike Back '09 is now up at The Dreaded Press – direct link here. I think I made editor Paul Raven a leeetle jealous by getting to go…
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WASHINGTON–Groups that advocate for women's rights are lashing out at Donald Trump for allegations of groping women and bragging about sexual assaults.
But some of those same groups did not think former President Bill Clinton's allegations of sexual misconduct nearly two decades ago were disqualifying in the same way.
At least three women – Juanita Broaddrick, Paula Jones and Kathleen Willey – accused Clinton of unwanted sexual advances. Another five, including White House intern Monica Lewinsky, said they had had consensual affairs with him. Clinton was impeached on charges of lying about the Lewinsky affair before a grand jury and of obstruction of justice, but was acquitted and served his full presidential term.
Women's groups largely stayed supportive.
"Feminists have, all along, muffled, disguised, excused and denied the worst aspects of the president's behavior with women," said a lengthy Vanity Fair article from 1998.
"Feminism sort of died in that period," New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd told Yahoo recently. "Because the feminists had to come along with Bill Clinton's retrogressive behavior with women in order to protect the progressive policies for women that Bill Clinton had as president."
Clinton's female supporters stood by him, especially as he denied allegations of misconduct, as has Trump. Later, after Clinton admitted to some of the allegations of consensual sex, they did criticize him but still supported him.
They were called hypocrites at the time, particularly when they were among the first to blast conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and former Sen. Bob Packwood, R-Ore., for allegations of sexual misconduct.You can read the rest of the story here.


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This exquisite hotel consists of a hotel main building and villa bungalows nestled among the palms of a date groove.
Villa Bungalows
The villa bungalow offer tastefully decorated rooms with all tile baths. There are ceiling fans, and each bungalow has its own veranda overlooking the palm grove.
Main Hotel
The two story hotel has a comfortably appointed rooms with tile baths and air conditioning. There is also a small refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, and a color television connected to a satellite dish.


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Information, resources and news about fibre.
Draft page! More useful stuff coming soon 🙂
A Dietary Fiber-Deprived Gut Microbiota Degrades the Colonic Mucus Barrier and Enhances Pathogen Susceptibility
Using a mouse model this study reveals the functional interactions between dietary fiber, the gut microbiota, and the colonic mucus barrier, which serves as a primary defense against enteric pathogens.
Latest News
Low-gluten diet linked to heart attack risk – NHS – 4-May-2017
Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye.
Gluten free diet has become increasingly popular among people who do not have coeliac disease.
Study followed more than 100,000 people from 1986 to 2012.
Heart attacks were more common in the group with the lowest gluten consumption
Avoiding gluten may reduce consumption of whole grains, and this may lead to increased risk of heart disease.
Whole grains associated with lower risk of death – Kurzweil AI – 13-Jun-16
Whole grain foods reduce risk of chronic diseases and premature mortality.
Greatest benefit from first two 30g servings per day.
Further reductions in risks up to 7.5 servings a day.
Relative risk reduced for cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, respiratory and infectious disease.
Meta-analysis of 45 studies (64 publications) of consumption of whole grain by Imperial College London
Eat fibre for a healthier life – Global News – 2-Jun-2016
Westmead Institute for Medical Research looked at people's eating habits, including fibre intake, glycemic index, glycemic load and sugar intake.
Dr. Bamini Gopinath: "Fibre intake had the strongest influence"
Almost 80 per cent greater likelihood of living a long and healthy life over a 10-year follow-up.
Studying of over 1,600 over 50s.
Dietary fibre is a type of carbohydrate that the body – found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
It can also help with lowering cholesterol levels, controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining a healthy weight.


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Sundaram Business Services is a global outsourcing company with over 1000 employees servicing over 100 clients across three continents. We help customers achieve higher efficiency in controlling costs and reducing risk, while leveraging on our experience, to improve operations. Our engagement with customers has proven to create sustainable value, while maintaining high levels of profitability.
Sundaram Business Services(SBS) provides back office services for SMSF administrators, accounting firms, wealth & portfolio management companies & mortgage and hospitality companies in Australia and the UK. For India based companies, SBS focuses on accounts payable, payroll & call centre services across sectors and back office solutions for lending and insurance companies
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Benton Sporting Clays
Located about an hour northeast of Chattanooga, near the Appalachian Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest, is Benton Sporting Clays.
The club features 15 shooting stations, a tournament grade clays tower and a fully covered five-stand shooting station.
No appointments or memberships are required, though membership options are available.
Fees apply to all activities.
Related Activities in Cherokee National Forest
Day hiking, backpacking, climbing, whitewater paddling, flat water paddling, mountain biking, trail running, hunting, fishing
Activity Type
Family, leisure
Shotgun sports: 5-stand, sporting clays
Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga
49 miles | 56 minutes
GPS Coordinates
35.192775, -84.685805
Thursday 9 a.m. – dusk
Friday 9 a.m. – dusk
Saturday 9 a.m. – dusk
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Monday 9 a.m. – dusk
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Dear all,
Starting with Gecko 31 (to be released the week of July 22), the
recommended fonts for the MathML rendering are mathematical fonts with
an OpenType MATH table [1]. The old math fonts (e.g. MathJax TeX, STIX
General) are now deprecated in favor of the modern OpenType math fonts
(e.g. Latin Modern Math, XITS Math, Cambria Math). There are still some
known bugs/limitations in Gecko, math fonts and systems so that might
take some time before the migration can be fully done. However, note
that we plan to remove support for the old fonts in a near future, so
please upgrade your setup as soon as possible and report any issues you
find. In particular:
* For Web users: If you installed MathML fonts in the past, please
consider cleaning up your previous installation. Read [2] for the latest
documentation of the recommended math fonts. On desktop, if you use
Windows >= 7 or if you have a TeX distribution installed, it's now
really likely that you don't need to install additional math fonts. On
mobile devices, the MathML fonts add-on [3] is still the only option for
now but we have work-in-progress patches for Android and FirefoxOS.
Currently, there is not any native feature to configure your preferred
math fonts, but Firefox users can try the MathML-font-settings add-on [4].
* For Web authors: If you use Web font versions of deprecated math fonts
(e.g. MathJax TeX or STIX General), perhaps with the help of the
::-moz-math-stretchy pseudo-element, you should update your pages. The
rule is now very simple: just apply the desired font-family on the
<math> elements. You might also provide WOFF fallback or additional
font-family for the text. Download [5] to get WOFF fonts together with
CSS stylesheets to use on your Website.
* For software maintainers: Please ensure that an OpenType MATH font is
available on your system or that the appropriate dependencies for
Gecko-based programs are set. You might also want to remove obsolete
fonts or at least drop the dependencies for Gecko-based programs.
* For font designers: You are invited to create your own math fonts and
test them with Gecko. Note that fontforge has menus and a Python
interface to do that [6] [7]. Existing math fonts have issues with
ascent/descent, please be sure that the OS/2 metrics are consistent, so
that they work the same in all platforms/browsers.
Related news:
* The STIX fonts (STIX-Word set) have an OpenType MATH table, but there
are known to have many bugs. The STIX Consortium announced version 2.0.0
for early 2015 but for now, it is recommended to use the XITS fork
instead [8].
* Partial support for the OpenType MATH table is also available in
WebKit Nightly and will improve the rendering of MathML operators [9].
Requests to make OpenType MATH font installed by default on iOS & Mac
systems have been submitted to Apple.
[1] Section 6.3.6,
[2] https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/MathML_Project/Fonts
[3] https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mathml-fonts/
[4] https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/mathml-font-settings/
[5] https://github.com/fred-wang/MathFonts/archive/gh-pages.zip
[6] http://www.fontforge.org/math.html
[7] http://www.fontforge.org/python.html
[8] http://www.stixfonts.org/
[9] https://bug-133569-attachments.webkit.org/attachment.cgi?id=233418
Frédéric Wang
dev-tech-mathml mailing list
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Frédéric WANG <[hidden email]> writes:
> ... The old
> math fonts (e.g. MathJax TeX, STIX General) are now
> deprecated in favor of the modern OpenType math fonts
> (e.g. Latin Modern Math, XITS Math, Cambria Math). There are
> still some known bugs/limitations in Gecko, math fonts and
> systems so that might take some time before the migration
> can be fully done. However, note that we plan to remove
> support for the old fonts in a near future, so please
> upgrade your setup as soon as possible and report any issues
> you find. ...
Why should it be necessary to remove support for old
fonts just because new things will be supported?
-- Bill
dev-tech-mathml mailing list
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Le 22/07/2014 08:51, William F Hammond a écrit :
> Why should it be necessary to remove support for old fonts just
> because new things will be supported? -- Bill
I supposed you understood that it is not "just because new things will
be supported" ;-)
First the Unicode-only constructions in arbitrary fonts will still be
supported, what we want to remove is the old font tables for Asana Math,
"STIX General" and MathJax. Asana Math and the "STIX Word" set have an
OpenType MATH table so can be used with the new code. Additionally,
Latin Modern Math is a "modernized implementation of the Computer Modern
fonts" (with reshaping and other stuff that are out of my area of
expertise, see the papers on the GUST website for details) and so can
now replace the "MathJax TeX" fonts (which is just generated via an
autotracer, targeted to MathJax's needs and was a temporary solution to
replace the old BaKoMa TeX support). So first, nobody should need these
old fonts in the long term since you have equivalent OpenType MATH
version... why do you want that??
The technical reason why we want to remove support for these old fonts
is that they need special handlings which make the stretchy operator
code "complicated" (to use an euphemism). Since we want to optimize it
in the future, we will need to cleanup the code before refactoring it.
Moving to OpenType MATH has actually been the plan for 7 years, but that
finally could only be realized recently, thanks to the Ulule crowdfunding...
Moreover, from the user's point of view, you will get a much more
consistent way to use the various OpenType MATH fonts in WebKit/Gecko.
Basically, you now have only one single Math font to deal with and only
need to set the font-family on the <math> (and perhaps the companion
fonts for the text). All the mathvariant selection, correction of prime
size, math layout parameters, stretchy op constructions etc are stored
in the font and Gecko&WebKit only need to read what has been specified
by the font authors. One can even create his own math fonts with
fontforge and they will be immediately supported by Gecko&WebKit without
having to hardcode new data. For example, if some Mathematica people
read that, they could just make an OpenType MATH version of their fonts
and restore the original 15-years old support in Gecko :-)
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Brian insists on calling the deck that he and Mike are playing at GPNJ this weekend Stink Bomb. In the spirit of Gerry Thompson, Mike is revealing the aforementioned deck!
In unusual fashion Mike and Brian actually brew live during the podcast and come up with a different version of the deck over the course of about the first hour. What the?!? Is this still Top 8 Magic? Oh sure, it is. NBA, tv, etc. Brian doesn't want to talk about NBA. If Mike had known new-Cav Andrew Bogut was going to break his leg one minute into joining the team (he obviously didnt' while recording this), he might not want to either.
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SOURCE: TVU Networks
February 04, 2013 05:00 ET
TVU Networks Offers TVUPack Cellular-Based Live Video Solutions to Professional Broadcasters in Central America, South America and the Caribbean With Sony Professional Solutions Latin America (PSLA)
TVU Networks Offers TVUPack Cellular-Based Live Video Solutions to Professional Broadcasters in Central America, South America and the Caribbean With Sony Professional Solutions Latin America (PSLA)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - Feb 4, 2013) - TVU Networks, the global technology leader in portable live electronic news gathering (ENG) broadcast solutions, announced today that the TVUPack family of live video and audio transmission products will be distributed via Sony Professional Latin America (PSLA) in the Latin America professional broadcast market.
Through this arrangement, PSLA will work with its network of local resellers throughout the region to deliver TVUPack solutions to broadcast customers in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sony resellers will offer the complete suite of TVUPack backpack and camera mount cellular uplink solutions, including TVUPack Mini SE, a new fully-integrated wireless uplink solution purpose-built for Sony shoulder camcorders.
"Sony has worked extensively to bring the most innovative industry-leading technologies to our customers, and TVUPack is a trusted, proven 3G/4G uplink solution," said Mr. Luiz Padilha, vice president of sales and marketing, PSLA. "Because of the wide availability of 3G networks across the region and the deployment of LTE in areas such as Brazil and Argentina, we are eager to work with TVU to deliver the next step in live broadcast. With TVUPack, we can offer our customers a powerful, fully-integrated portable broadcast solution that can transmit live video from more places than has ever been possible."
"TVUPack is relied upon by leading broadcasters around the world because of its superior picture quality, ease of use and reliable stable transmission capabilities. TVU and Sony have an established history of working closely together on technology innovation, and we are pleased to extend our partnership to a sales relationship that will enable Sony customers to deliver live video to viewers in a cost-effective manner," said Paul Shen, CEO, TVU Networks.
The TVUPack product line includes ultra-portable ENG solutions that enable broadcasters to capture and broadcast live interviews and events in SD or HD over multiple 3G/4G cellular wireless networks, WiFi, WiMax, and BGAN, effectively giving organizations and individuals the satellite or microwave TV truck or van functionality in a lightweight backpack. TVUPack is the original one button operation ENG backpack, and is simple to use, providing broadcasters with low-latency, HD-quality signal that enables them to broadcast live at any time and from any location. TVUPack video transmitters are available in backpack, camera mount and belt mount configurations.
To address the limited bandwidth and instability of 3G/4G wireless networks, TVU Networks developed its proprietary Inverse StatMux technology, which dynamically segments a live video signal and transmits the segments through multiple independent 3G/4G connections. TVUPack's intelligent control system monitors bandwidth and performance of each connection in real-time to ensure that each wireless connection is fully utilized, delivering the most stable broadcast-quality live signal available from a portable ENG solution. With TVU technology, broadcasters can deliver the best picture quality available to their viewers.
The TVUPack family of products has been used to deliver professional-quality live HD footage of a number of important events including the London Olympics, U.S. presidential elections, the World Cup, Hurricane Sandy, and the Super Bowl.
For more information about TVUPack and other TVU Networks broadcast solutions, please visit www.tvupack.com.
About TVU Networks
TVU Networks provides broadcast organizations around the globe with innovative wireless electronic newsgathering (ENG) and Internet broadcasting solutions. Since its founding in 2005, TVU has provided solutions that enable any size broadcaster to overcome the limitations of traditional broadcasting infrastructure, expand distribution to a wider audience and capture and broadcast live video content in a cost effective way. TVU Networks is privately held and is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. with offices in New York, Boston, Raleigh, North Carolina and Shanghai, China. More information about TVU Networks can be found at www.tvupack.com.
Contact:Dan Sorensen
TVU Networks
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TVU Networks
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Designed specifically for Sony XDCAM camcorders, TVUPack Mini SE is a small, lightweight video transmission solution that uses multiple 3G/4G, Wi-Fi, WiMax and Ethernet connections to capture and transmit live broadcast quality SD or HD video.
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President, Major Account Services and ADP Canada
John Ayala is President of Major Account Services and ADP Canada. In this role, he leads a team focused on providing an integrated approach to payroll, tax, benefits, and HR to help midsized businesses work smarter and drive their businesses forward.
Previously, John led ADP's Small Business Services which provides the Human Capital Management services that small businesses – whether they are starting out, or already a thriving business – need to manage their people.
Before this leadership role, John was Corporate Vice President of Client Experience and Continuous Improvement where he focused on creating ways to enhance and transform the client experience.
John has also served as Senior Vice President of Service and Operations for ADP Small Business Services where he focused on ensuring ADP's small business clients received the best in service. He also led ADP TotalSource, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides expert help for small businesses in managing benefits, payroll, compliance, risk management, safety, recruiting, and more.
John has also held positions in client service and operations with various companies, including WebEx and Time Warner.
John holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Park University and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.


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Superbly located in a central location this light and airy first floor cavity brick apartment allows for low maintenance relaxed living within walking distance to the Cinemas, shopping centres, cafes, and restaurants.
The large open plan living area is the central hub of the home with the functional kitchen providing ample bench space and storage. The north facing balcony flowing off the living area is perfect for that morning coffee or that evening wine.
Two great sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes are both serviced by the centrally located main bathroom with shower and bath and a separate toilet.
The huge lock up garage has a wall full of cupboards and a separate laundry room.
Coorparoo is within a few minutes-drive off public and private hospitals, freeways, tunnels and of course minutes to the CBD.
So, whether you are after your first home, second home or that perfect investment property, call now to arrange your viewing.
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The school-age years are a time of steady growth and development. Staying physically active during this developmental phase will strengthen the fundamental skills needed to lead a healthy and active life as an adult. These skills include, but are certainly not limited to, agility, balance, coordination, and endurance.
Learning and developing these skills will also have a tremendous impact on your child's confidence and self-esteem, as well as providing them with an ongoing sense of accomplishment and independence.
Regular physical activity promotes growth and development and has multiple benefits for physical, mental, and psychosocial health that undoubtedly contribute to learning.
Specifically, physical activity reduces the risk for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, obesity, and metabolic syndrome; improves various other aspects of health and fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscle and bone strength, flexibility, insulin sensitivity, and lipid profiles; and reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
Physical activity can improve mental health by decreasing and preventing conditions such as anxiety and depression, as well as improving mood and other aspects of well-being.
The doon global school have specifically designed physical activities to improve psychosocial outcomes such as self-concept, social behaviors, goal orientation, and most notably self-efficacy. These attributes in turn are important determinants of current and future participation in physical activity.
Such activities are :
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If the inner tank should develop a leak, its contents would be retained by the outer tank. If the outer tank should develop a leak, groundwater would be prevented by the inner tank from contaminating the product inside. In addition, the existence of the interstice provides a method of continuously monitoring the integrity of each of the tanks.


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As part of our ongoing commitment to offering innovative solutions to meet the needs of our landlords, home owners and tenants, Redstones is delighted to announce its new 'Connect Partnership' with Virgin Media.
This new venture will offer exclusive discounts to all of our customers on a range of broadband, TV and telephone services. Initially this offer will be available from Redstones' Walsall office before being rolled out across the network over the next few months.
Virgin Media's representative had this to say about our new service:-
'Virgin Media are delighted to be working with Redstones Walsall as part of our Connect Partnership. Every home needs either broadband, TV or telephone services. By linking up with our dedicated Home Movers Team, Redstones can now offer their customers exclusive discounts and a range of other benefits designed to help them get easier access to our services as well as ensuring their timely installation during a busy moving process.'
At the heart of Redstones' success is our commitment to exceptional customer service in everything we do. Moving house is frequently ranked as one of the most stressful life events and we are committed to offering help with practical issues to ensure a smooth process.
In the rush to move, people often forget to arrange for the installation of their broadband and TV services, meaning that they must often wait days (or even weeks) without internet access.
Our partnership with Virgin Media's dedicated Home Movers Team will ensure that these essential services are installed for our customers on the day they move into their new home. This new partnership saves time, stress and money by providing the services our clients need when they need them – together with the benefit of an exclusive discount.
This is in addition to the following bespoke services offered by Redstones:-
Utility Warehouse : Our membership of Utility Warehouse allows our customers to take advantage of cost effective solutions to manage their household bills in one single monthly payment.
Redstones Financial : Launched in 2014, Redstones Financial provides financial services solutions for both landlords and tenants. We tailor our services to the needs of the individual, rather than adopting a 'one size fits all' approach.
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Online Auction Service : Our online auction service is ideal for customers who need to sell their property quickly.
As our latest venture with Virgin Media shows, Redstones has started 2015 as we mean to go on – offering even more customer focused solutions to make your life easier.
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Since this is something near and dear to my heart, I wanted to get the discussion going here!
I'm a HUGE proponent of not glossing over difficult issues and including controversial topics in my books. I've written about issues such as abortion, rape, abuse, global epidemics, and suicide. And I'm just scratching the surface. Everything is altered enough so that it fits within the confines of the particular world I've created. I write Fantasy after all! However, just because it's in a fictitious world doesn't mean we can't relate to the characters and events, take away things from the story, and apply them to our lives.
Our world is facing many issues today, and right or wrong, ignoring them won't bring about change. Pretending something doesn't exist or not discussing it out of fear of offending someone only lets the problem fester and spread.
That being said, there are certainly better ways to write about such topics. Let's take rape for an example. In my series The Dragonath Chronicles, Mionee experiences a few situations with rape. A couple scenes are written as flashbacks where she recounts the many times she was raped by her husband. Another scene takes place between her and the Hellborn where he threatens her with gang rape. She also discusses her experiences with Détaldin in another scene, which helps strengthen her healing process.
I don't ever come out and explicitly say rape is wrong, but I most certainly don't glorify the act. I'm not there to lecture my readers. I'm there to make them think and form their own opinions.
Because it's written through Mionee's eyes, readers experience her torment and pain, but they also experience the strength she gains in the aftermath as she learns how to not let it define her as a person. Instead of giving in and letting it break her, she rises above it and finds the grit and determination to continue on with her life and do her best to put it behind her.
Writing it in this way does a few things:
- It brings rape to people's attention and forces them to realize that yes, it does happen and it can happen to anyone, male or female.
- It can help people who've experienced rape discover their strength like Mionee. To perhaps come to realize they didn't deserve it, or maybe take the step to not keep it bottled inside and seek out others to talk to whether it be family, friends, or support groups.
- It brings attention to the aftermath of rape and how profoundly it impacts the victims' lives - that it isn't just a once and done act with no consequences.
What are your thoughts on controversial topics? Do you think they should be incorporated into sci-fi/fantasy books? Are there certain issues you think are too controversial? How far is too far?
I'd love to hear your thoughts! Post a comment below!
And since this is a discussion where people are likely to be strongly opinionated, let's please remain respectful to each other's thoughts! :)