text:
Sleepy Night Headline
August 7, 2016
The Maynard 2014 Tee Shirt is Here!
November 29, 2014
The Maynard 2013 Tee Shirt - Revealed!
November 12, 2013
"Life on the Road With Maynard Ferguson, Volume 2"
August 25, 2013
A note from Ed Sargent:
Hello Maynard fans!
I am pleased to let you know about a new project: the next "Life on the Road with MF" dvd series! We had such fantastic support and feedback from the first release, that my collaborative partner Dan Potts and I are deeply entrenched in the final stages and creative maneuvering of producing "Volume 2 - the Early BBN Years"!! Once again, the intent is to share a unique and deeply touching assemblage of incredible musical excerpts - as well as the off stage/backstage/spontaneous moments that defined what "Life On The Road" with Maynard and band was really like.
I recorded these moments with Mayn's permission and through my lens during the many years on the road with my dear friend and mentor. Volume 2 focuses on the reemergence of Maynard and his prototypical "bigger" band, which evolved from the 1988 60th birthday big band tour, and Maynard's desire to return to his roots. There is more emphasis on live musical performances within this project, with a healthy dose of off stage antics to bring a smile.
I hope you enjoy this short trailer. As with Volume 1, a generous percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Maynard Ferguson jazz scholarship funds.
Long Live the Boss, and his loyal fans!!
"New" Maynard Ferguson Composition Released!
August 25, 2013
The Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine has just released their latest album, "It's About Time", and it features a previously unrecorded Maynard Ferguson composition. Titled "Glory, Glory", it was composed with Maynard album Chris Braymen, and trumpeter Wayne Bergeron plays Maynard's part. The album is available on iTunes and Amazon MP3.
From Chris Braymen:
"If I might I add also....Glory, Glory is a song that The Boss and I wrote together back around 1989 when the fairly new Big Bop Nouveau band was passing through San Francisco. This was the same time he suggested an arrangement of St. Thomas, which he later recorded with expanded instrumentation on 'Live in London'. Originally written for the 5 horn group he was experimenting with at the time, Maynard once wondered aloud to me if the song might work better with a little bigger instrumentation. Regretfully, I never managed to act on his suggestion before he passed away.
Thanks to the generosity of Maynard's survivors, and to the interest of Mr. Liss, his band, and the amazing Mr. Bergeron, we've been allowed the opportunity to humbly present to you a piece of music that Maynard once conveyed to me, and we've tried to make real. Of course this isn't a recording of Maynard or his band, but I'm proud that Ira's group chose to record this song, and I hope you can hear within it just a little more of the Boss' legacy through Wayne and the band's interpretation.
Sincerely and gratefully,
Chris Braymen (alum '81-'83)"
For more information, you can read the press release from the Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine.
Buy a Tribute DVD On Sale, Get a Free Concert Program
June 2013
For a limited time you can purchase the Maynard Ferguson Tribute Concert DVD for $15 off and get the original concert program event included for free!
Visit the Maynard Ferguson Store to watch the trailer or to order.
Maynard's Birthday
May 4, 2013
Today would have been Maynard's 85th birthday! Celebrate by watching 100 double-high Cs!
Help the Maynard Ferguson Documentary Become a Reality!
February 2013
If you missed your chance to donate to the Maynard Ferguson Documentary, it's not too late. Donate to the 2nd round of fundraising and earn Maynard rewards!
Maynard's Daughter Lisa is Raising Money for a Maynard Documentary
January 2013
Donate now and claim amazing REWARDS!
Maynard's 1977 Live Montreux Summit Performance Now on CD!
October 15, 2012
Maynard's performance with an all-star band at 1977's Montreux Summit were recorded and released on two volumes in 1977 and 1978 by Columbia Records. They have just been re-issued on CD, and you can find them in the Maynard Ferguson store.
Maynard Ferguson Alumni Reunion with Dave Stahl Big Band Announced
August 12, 2012
Several former Maynard Ferguson sidemen will be performing with the Dave Stahl Big Band on September 13, 2012 in Lebanon, Pennsyvania at Marabelle's Restaurant (formerly Pushnicks Diner).
Alumni guests performing:
Stan Mark
Rick Petrone
Mike Migliori
Bruce Johnestone
Joe Mosello
Paul Stephens
Marabelle's Restaurant is located at:
1352 Cumberland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
For Reservations go to www.davestahl.com
Roger Ingram Embarking on Teaching Tour
July 7, 2012
Former Maynard Ferguson lead trumpeter Roger Ingram will be embarking on a teaching tour in late July through the first half of August. If Roger will be coming to a city near you, you may contact him for a private lesson. Details available on RogerIngram.com.
Maynard Ferguson Alumni Reunite for Rochester Concert
July 7, 2012
On Sunday, July 22, Maynard albumni Bobby Militello (sax), Rick Petrone (bass), and Dave Mancini (drums) are reuniting for a concert in Rochester, New York. Bobby, Rick and Dave were among Maynard's best known and most celebrated sidemen through his recording years.
The concert is held at the Downstairs Cabaret Theater. Details can be found in this PDF.
Fan Designs Our 2012 Tee Shirt
June 2, 2012
Once again, Maynard fan Steve O'Callaghan has designed a great Maynard Ferguson tee shirt! Our 2012 tee features a gray and white "logo dot" design on a black tee shirt. Visit the Maynard
Ferguson store for a closer look at this new design.
Real Gone Music Re-issues Maynard's Cameo Recordings
May 2, 2012
Real Gone Music has re-issued two classic Maynard Ferguson albums from the 1960s that originally appeared on the Cameo label: The New Sounds of Maynard Ferguson and Come Blow Your Horn. These are available on a single CD in the Maynard Ferguson Store.
"Maynard Ferguson needs little introduction as he was one of the most celebrated trumpeters in jazz. This release, sourced from a series of jazz albums that Cameo released in 1963 and 1964, is comprised of Ferguson's two 1963 albums for the label. The first, New Sounds of Maynard Ferguson now also includes "The Song Is You," a never-before-released gem from the session that was discovered while researching tapes for this album. The track makes its debut on this release. Come Blow Your Horn was Ferguson's second album for Cameo; both albums represent his complete recordings for the label, documenting a long-overlooked chapter in Ferguson's career that came between better-known stints with Roulette and Mainstream."
Announcing the "Life on the Road with Maynard Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau" DVD!
December 23, 2011
Comprised of behind the scenes clips from dozens of tours, the Life on the Road with Maynard Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau (1989-2006) DVD provides a rare glimpse of what it was like to be on the band. The footage on this DVD comes from tour manager Ed Sargent's personal video collection, and features clips from all over the world. Bonus features include a montage of never before seen photos, as well as unreleased tunes that many heard in concert but were never recorded.
Visit the Life on the Road DVD page for more information, a trailer, and to order your copy now!
Maynard's Birthday, May 4
May 4, 2011
Today, Maynard would've been 83 years old. We miss you, Maynard!
"Chase Revisted 2007" Gets Release Date and Concert
April 30, 2011
I received an email about an upcoming Chase reunion concert and DVD release party that I wanted to share with you all. Former MF trumpeter Larry Foyen is participating, and it's sure to be quite a show!
Attention all CHASE fans! Back by popular demand! Members of the jazz-rock group, CHASE, will be reuniting for a concert to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, May 26, 2011 along with the CHASE REVISITED 2007 DVD release party. CHASE alumni will include Alan Ware, Jay Sollenberger, Joe Morrissey, Jim Oatts (tpts), Dennis Johnson and Dartanyan Brown (bass), and G.G. Shinn (vocals). Additional guests featured include Greg Gisbert and Larry Foyen (trumpets), Tanner Taylor (keys), Blair Krivanek (guitar), Petar Janjic (drums), and Pancho Lopez (perc).
The band will be performing a number of never-before-released charts live including Dead, MacArthur Park, Reflections, Listen To Her Sing, and Bass-Meant.
The concert will be performed at Minneapolis� renown club, Famous Dave�s BBQ and Blues Club at 3001 Hennepin Ave South. The concert will begin at 9:00 p.m. and doors will open at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door and no reservations are required and all ages are welcome!
Don't miss this historic reunion of the CHASE band on May 26th!
For full details, go to www.chaserevisited.com Also checkout Famous Dave�s for club info at www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
Matt's note: Chase fans will also enjoy Eric Miyashiro's latest release, "Skydance", which includes Chase's arragement of MacArthur Park.
Maynard Fan Gets "Trumpet Rhapsody" Re-Issued
April 28, 2011
For many years, the 1967 Maynard album "Trumpet Rhapsody" has been a sleeper favorite among fans. Something about the perfect mixture of killer charts, the best sidemen, great engineering, and hot performances has put this album at the top of the the CD Re-Issue Wish List for years. However, all previous attempts to get this album onto CD have failed. A couple of years ago, I spoke with Wounded Bird Records, the company that has re-issued more than 10 of Maynard's classic Columbia albums. They told me they had tried to re-issue Trumpet Rhapsody but weren't able to pull it off.
Enter the MF Forum's Keith (AKA ksdblc on the forum). Keith doggedly researched Trumpet Rhapsody, tracing it to a German company. He reached out to them and began a dialogue that, astonishingly, resulted in the re-mastering and re-issuing of that album on CD for the first time ever.
Read Keith's story in his own words on the Maynard Ferguson Forum.
Order your copy of Trumpet Rhapsody from Amazon.com.
Sathya Sai Baba Dead at 85
April 28, 2011
Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba passed away on Easter day at age 85. Maynard had a strong interest in Indian culture, and was associated with Sai Baba for many years. Maynard wrote and recorded several charts over the years that fuzed traditional Indian music with American jazz, including "Sweet Baba Suite" on the These Cats Can Swing album that was written as a tribute to Sai Baba.
More information can be found at NewsTonight.net
Former Maynard Ferguson Trumpeter Alan Wise to Give Concert, Clinic
March 22, 2011
Alan Wise, trumpet player for Maynard in the 80s, will be in Worthington, Ohio this weekend for a clinic and a concert. I saw Alan play at a Maynard tribute for Maynard's 75th birthday, and it was a blast. Details can be found at JazzColumbus.com.
New Fan-Designed Maynard Ferguson
Tee Shirt
November 21, 2010
the first time ever, the Maynard
Ferguson store is featuring a fan-designed tee
shirt! MF Fan Steve O'Callaghan has designed the new
shirt, which is a black tee with an indigo/purple
artistic rendition of Maynard in concert. Of course,
the MF logo appears in the lower-right corner of the
design. Steve's shirt is on sale now in the Clothing
page of the Maynard Ferguson Store.
Chase Revisited II
August 28, 2010
all CHASE fans! Members of the jazz-rock group, CHASE,
will be reuniting for a concert to be held in Boston
on Thursday, October 14, 2010. The band will feature
members Alan Ware, Joe Morrissey, Jim Oatts (tpts),
Phil Porter (keyboards), Dennis Johnson (bass), Jay
Burrid and Gary Smith (drums), and GG Shinn (vocals).
Special guest artist will be Sony recording artist
Eric Miyashiro on lead trumpet.
In addition to playing a number of favorites such
as Get It On, Open Up Wide, and So Many People, Chase
Revisited 2010 will perform a number of never recorded
charts including Listen To Her Sing and MacArthur
The concert will be performed Boston's premier club,
RAIN Nightlife
on Route 99 in Malden, Mass. (just 10 minutes north
of Boston's Logan airport). The concert will begin
at 8:00 p.m. and doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets
are $25 and may be purchased at www.AceTicket.com
(look under "Concerts" and search for "CHASE
Revisited"). Purchased tickets are will-call
at the club so please bring proper identification.
Don't miss this historic reunion of the CHASE band
on October 14th!
Click here to go to www.chaserevisited.com
here for the Facebook event
Sleepy Night Records Announces
Previously Unreleased Don Ellis Recordings
August 4, 2010
Night Records, the same company who brought
us the Maynard Ferguson Lost Tapes Volumes 1 and 2
CDs, are releasing a Don Ellis CD titled "Live
in India", which features 7 tracks that have
never before been released. These tracks (that come
from Don's personal tapes) were recorded during a
1978 Live appearance in India. The CD comes with a
20 page deluxe booklet full of photos and comments
from band members.
This CD is being sold as a limited edition of only
1000 copies worldwide. Sleepy Night Records is a small,
independent record label, and as a special thank you
to Maynard Ferguson fans for their past support, they
are offering a special deal on this CD. For the first
two weeks, they have reduced the price to $19.99.
After this offer period the price will go up to $24.99.
Visit the Sleepy
Night Records web site for more details.
Andrea Tofanelli's "Flamingo"
Features Tribute to Maynard
July 17, 2010
is Italian trumpeter Andrea Tofanelli's latest
CD, featuring exciting big band charts and a heart-felt
tribute to Maynard titled "The Last Legend".
Excerpts from AllAboutJazz.com's
review: "
The title track could have come right from the Ferguson/Stan
Kenton songbook, while the inclusion of showcase selections
such as 'Nessun Dorma' and 'Melodia Infinita' frame
Tofanelli's high-note chops in a display of all-around-the-horn
musicianship. Not since Maynard Ferguson (for whom
Tofanelli composed and performs 'The Last Legend')
reigning at the Olympus of trumpeting have such sounds
been heard.
"Ferguson, Anderson and Brisbois must be smiling
in the 'Upper Room,' knowing that the screaming torch
passed on is in such marvelously talented and musically
artistic hands. Tofanelli can easily add his name
to these greats in the pantheon of scream. While music
lovers and musicians of all instruments will probably
dig the artistry here, trumpeters will surely sit
in awe of the talent, skill and musicianship of Andrea
Tofanelli. A sky-high phenomenon."
Available now in the Maynard
Ferguson store!
Jim Manley's New CD is a Return
to the 70s
June 28, 2010
Manley's new CD is a throwback to the 70's. He says:
"BRASS POISON" follows in the footsteps
of my last recording for The Victoria Company, "EIGHT"
which was a tribute to some of the great 60's big
With this project, I wanted to explore some of the
great music that was put out in the 70's and beyond.
I grew up listening to all the MF and Don Ellis Columbia
stuff along with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago,
Tom Scott, the Brecker Brothers and so many others
- I still love that era and it brings back many great
memories when music seemed more creative and exciting.
We've added a little Brass Poison to Elton John,
Carole King, Sting, The Isley Brothers and a few others
I think you will recognize. All of us had a blast
(no pun intended) recording these tunes and I think
you'll have some fun listening.
So turn up the volume, sit down between the speakers
,or stick your buds in your ears and hold on to something!
available in the Maynard Ferguson store!
Photos from the Sherman Jazz
Museum Grand Opening and UNT Concert
May 15, 2010
Thanks to Kamalan Selvarajah for providing these
excellent pictures from the Sherman Jazz Museum Grand
Opening and the University of North Texas One O'Clock
Band concert with guests Denis Diblasio and Wayne
You can read several recaps of the event on the Maynard
Ferguson Forum.
Maynard Ferguson Frisbees now
in the Maynard Ferguson Store
May 15, 2010
A batch of Maynard Ferguson frisbees were recently
found, leftovers from a late 90s tour! While supplies
last, you can buy them in the Maynard
Ferguson Store!
The Maynard
Ferguson Birthday Tribute on WCSK-FM 90.3
May 2, 2010
Once again, WCSK-FM 90.3 in Kingsport, Tennesee is
planning to feature Maynard's music. Don't live in
the East Tennessee area? No problem...you can stream
the program online. They write:
Vote for Maynard!
The Maynard Ferguson Birthday Tribute on
May 4, 2010
May 4th, primary election day in Kingsport, Tennessee.
It is also the 82nd birthday of the Boss, Maynard
Ferguson. So, cast your vote for Maynard by tuning
into WCSK-FM for special programming featuring some
of Maynard's best stuff
We'll be running one Maynard tune each hour during
the day, highlighting various aspects of Maynard's
career. The regular WCSK Jazz/Big Band programming,
from 11 AM 10 1 PM (EDT), will consist of two of the
finest albums from Maynard's Roulette period-"A
Message from Newport" (1958) and "A Message
from Maynard" (1963).
Then, at 6 PM WCSK will run 6 consecutive hours of
Maynard material, including two fine examples of Maynard
on valve trombone, Maynard performing with Charlie
Barnett and Bob Keene Big Bands in the 1950s as well
as the MF Horn 1 album, the 1964 Mobile Fidelity Sound
Lab version of "The Blues Roar", and the
first Big Bop Nouveau album from 1990.
So, tune in on Tuesday, May 4, and Vote for Maynard!
on WCSK-FM 90.3, the Voice of Kingsport City Schools.
And if you don't happen to live in East Tennessee
to hear us over the airwaves, join us via the internet
Questions? Contact Station Manager Jeff Hall (email@example.com),
and Long Live the Boss!
the Maynard Ferguson Podcast!
April 11, 2010
the Maynard Ferguson Podcast! Hosted by Matt Keller,
the Maynard Ferguson podcast will feature many topics
in the Maynardsphere, including interviews with alumni,
album reviews, current events, and music, music, music.
The premiere episode includes some Maynard news as
well as a multitude of sound clips. Podcasts thrive
on word of mouth, so if you enjoy it, please spread
the word.
on iTunes, or visit the Maynard
Ferguson Podcast page to see details about the
Email podcast (at) MaynardFerguson.com to provide
feedback and ideas for future episodes.
Jazz Museum Opens with the Maynard Ferguson Estate
April 11, 2010
On May 8, 2010, the Sherman Jazz Museum (in Sherman,
Texas) will open its doors and display the Maynard
Ferguson Estate collection. The Grand Opening begins
at 10:00 AM with free admission, and the museum will
host two panel discussions. The first (at 11:00) features
Stan Mark, Lou Carfa, Brian Mulholland, Jeff Taylor,
and Bob Odneal. The second (at 2:00) features Wayne
Bergeron, Denis DiBlasio and Steve Wiest.
After a day of investigating the MF collection and
listening to the panel discussions, you can listen
to the Grammy-nominated University of North Texas
One O'Clock Lab Band perform charts from the MF estate
collection along with guests Wayne Bergeron, Denis
DiBlasio, & Grammy-nominated Steve Wiest (Director).
Visit the Sherman
Jazz Museum web site for more details and some
photos of the collection.
Concerts Galore in May!
April 11, 2010
May is a popular month for Maynard Ferguson tribute
concerts, with three concerts in the first 8 days
of May!
May 1, 2010
What: Maynard Ferguson Birthday Bash Concert
Where: Chris' Jazz Cafe - Sansom St, Philadelphia
Who: John Hoey Orchestra with guests Denis DiBlasio,
Reggie Watkins, Dennis Noday.
Ticket Info: 215-568-3131 or John
Hoey Orchestra web site
Details: Come experience the high energy big band
jazz that only Maynard Ferguson and his band could
deliver on what would have been his 82nd birthday.
The alumni will be backed by the John Hoey Orchestra.
There may even be some surprises.
May 6, 2010
What: Frank Vardaros Jazz Orchestra Plays the Music
of Maynard Ferguson
Where: Gateway Center for the Arts - DeBary, Florida
Who: Frank Vardaros Jazz Orchestra
Ticket Info: $15 at the door. More details at the
Center for the Arts web site.
Details: The Frank Vardaros Jazz Orchestra will pay
tribute to Maynard by performing the music from the
Live at Jimmy's album.
May 8, 2010
What: Maynard Ferguson Celebration Concert (following
the opening of the Sherman Jazz Museum, featuring
the MF Estate Collection)
Where: Kidd-Key Auditorium - Sherman, Texas
Who: the Grammy-nominated University of North Texas
One O'Clock Lab Band. Guest performers: Wayne Bergeron,
Denis DiBlasio, & Grammy-nominated Steve Wiest,
Ticket Info: TicketLeap.com
Details: Calendar of Events at the Sherman
Jazz Museum web site.
Maynard Ferguson
and Social Media
March 7, 2010
The use of social media technology has increased
dramatically over the past couple of years, and MaynardFerguson.com
has been using Twitter and Facebook to spread Maynard-related
information more frequently. To demonstrate the power
of these tools, consider this statistic. It took MaynardFerguson.com
9 years to build up a mailing list of 3,500 email
addresses to send email updates to. However, in less
than a year, the Maynard Ferguson Facebook page has
amassed over 9,000 followers. The MaynardFerguson.com
Twitter feed has also been adding subscribers at a
slower but still steady rate.
If you're not currently following the Maynard Ferguson
Facebook page, I would highly encourage you to join.
It's a great place to follow Maynard (and alumni)
news, meet other fans, and share photos. The MaynardFerguson
Facebook page is a very positive place, without the
negativity that can sometimes plague traditional message
Last week, the Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz
Studies at Rowan University (currently helmed by Denis
Diblasio) created their own Facebook page, with some
great videos and information.
Check out the Maynard Social Media sites:
Alumnus Update:
Ed Sargent
March 7, 2010
Maynard's passing nearly four years ago, Ed has been
working with Joan Jett, helping to make sure her tours
and day to day operations run smoothly. In talking
with Ed over the past few years, I've learned that
while many aspects of the job are very similar to
his work with Maynard, it's a very different scene.
Joan's demand has been on the rise lately, thanks
to the impending release of the film "The
Runaways", starting Kristin Stewart and Dakota
Fanning. The Runaways chronicles Joan's early career
and the impact she made on rock and roll. Ed will
be making a trip to Los Angeles this week, as Joan
Jett and the Blackhearts will be performing on
the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday, March 9.
Tune in...you never know, you might see Ed standing
in the wings!
Update: Reggie Watkins
March 7, 2010
Former Maynard Ferguson trombone player and musical
director Reggie Watkins has just released an EP with
his horn section called the Grooveline Horns. He says:
Listening to the sound clips at the Grooveline Horns
web site, it's clear that this EP is full of some
serious funk. You can visit http://groovelinehorns.bandcamp.com
to order a limited edition physical copy of the EP
for $5 or digital download for only $4.
Carl Fischer
Releases Sophomore Solo Effort
December 31, 2009
Former Maynard Ferguson trumpeter (and fan favorite)
Carl Fischer has been busy touring with Billy Joel
for the past few years. Fortunately, he found time
to record a new solo album, titled "Adverse Times".
It features an original song dedicated to Maynard
and his wife Flo titled "Flo N Mayn Spirit".
This album is currently
available on iTunes.
Rebel Alliance
Jazz Ensemble and MF Alumni to Play MF Tribute
December 31, 2009
The Rebel Alliance Jazz Ensemble is a group of Dallas-area
musicians that are made up of UNT grads and professional
musicians. On Friday, January 8, some special guests
and former Maynard Ferguson sidemen will join them
for a Maynard Ferguson tribute at the Pearl at Commerce
club in Dallas, Texas. Among the guests scheduled
to appear are former Maynard Ferguson trumpeters Scott
Englebright, Brian MacDonald, Ken Edwards, and Keith
Details about the club and showtimes are available
at the Pearl
at Commerce club website.
Details about the performers and set list are available
in the Maynard
Ferguson Forum.
Fresh Sounds
Spain Re-issues (again) Two Maynard Albums
December 31, 2009
Record company Fresh Sounds Spain is once again reissuing
two excellent Maynard albums as a double CD set. "Maynard
Ferguson Plays Bill Holman's Arrangements" and
"I Have But Two Horns" are available as
a pre-order
import at Amazon right now, with a release date
of January 5, 2010.
From the Fresh Sounds Records web site:
Until the early 50s, Maynard Ferguson's
fantastic technique was often said to obscure every
other aspect of his work. With the tracks at hand,
he revealed himself as a fine all-round musician,
band leader and brilliant soloist, both in trumpet
and valve trombone. Bill Homanwhose works can
be considered as some of the most representative of
the West Coast school of jazzonce said, "I've
always tried to write things that sound like jazz,
not like Bach revisited." Thanks to his arrangements
and to the exceptional musicians who perform them,
Ferguson expresses himself in a way he had never previously
found possible.
See the full track listing and pre-order at Amazon.com.
Coming in
2011 - Maynard Ferguson Park
December 31, 2009
According to the Quebec newspaper, The
Suburban, construction will soon begin on Maynard
Ferguson park, with an anticipated opening of 2011.
The park is being constructed in Verdun, Canada, where
Maynard was born and raised.
During a recent Verdun borough council meeting,
Mayor Claude Trudel told APRIDS (Association des Propriétaires
et Résidents de lÎle Des Soeurs)
President Pierre Jobin work would soon begin on the
boroughs new park located near the posh Pointe
du Sud district on Nuns Island. City jazz fans
will be pleased to know the borough intends to name
its new park after the world famous jazz musician,
Maynard Ferguson, who was born and raised in Verdun.
The entire article is available
Alumni Update
November 27, 2009
Former Maynard Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau trumpeter
Walter White (he appeared on the "Live
From London" album) recently played with the
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, eliciting a rave
review from the Tulsa World web site.
White was first a fan, then a protégé
of the late Maynard Ferguson, and one could easily
hear that influence in the often aggressive attack,
the piercing, sustained high notes and the sense of
happy exuberance in White's playing in tunes such
as "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "Stompin'
at the Savoy."
Read the entire article at Tulsa
Former 1970s Maynard Ferguson saxophonist Bobby
Militello has been playing with Dave Brubeck's
band for over 25 years, and was recently featured
in a great article on rocnow.com.
Militello is a force on stage. The burly man has
no shortage of oxygen as he braids long strings of
notes into intricate and unapologetically melodic
solos. He finds the right moments, despite the web
of harmonies underneath, to jump octaves, trill or
splat in such a way that elicits wows from his audiences.
And then he does it on a flute, the most feared auxiliary
instrument for a saxophonist.
Read the entire article at rocnow.com.
Former Maynard Ferguson lead trumpeter (and current
Harry Connick, Jr. lead trumpeter) Roger Ingram
has been providing some fascinating insight into the
recording of the "Live From London" CD on
the Maynard Ferguson Forum, in response to a question
from a fan.
That particular record was a difficult one to
do. At the time, there was a heat wave occurring in
England. During the entire week we recorded, London
was experiencing triple digit temperatures. Because
of the relatively small size of Ronnie Scott's, the
suboptimal "air conditioning," and the fact
the club was standing room only, in that heat, attempts
to play in tune became VERY challenging (to say the
least.) As I'm sure we all know, in high temperature
environments, brass and reed instruments have a tendency
to play sharp whereas stringed instruments will go
flat: nice combination. ;-) As well, the acoustical
nature of Ronnie's is very "dead." I remember
sitting in Maynard's dressing room and drinking loads
of water with him between sets. Of course, then I
had to visit the men's room a lot. Unfortunately I
couldn't always do that when I wanted to, because
I'd be playing...you know...high A's. ;-)
Read the entire thread on the Maynard
Ferguson Forum.
Four Doc Severinsen Re-Issues
In the Maynard Ferguson Store
October 31, 2009
Wounded Bird Records, the same company that has re-issued
more than 10 Maynard Ferguson albums, is in the process
of releasing six previously out-of-print Doc Severinsen
albums on CD. The first four are "Doc,"
"Brass Roots," "Rhapsody For Now!"
and "Night Journey". I know many Maynard
fans out there (like myself) who are also fans of
Doc's music, so I have stocked the first four Doc
re-issues in the Maynard
Ferguson store. You can find them on the Music
Merchandise page, under the "Other CDs of Interest"
Trumpeter Dan McMillion Releases
"Nice N' Juicy"
October 10, 2009
Trumpeter Dan McMillion has paid tribute to Maynard
Ferguson over the years by releasing several albums
full of his music. His latest, "Nice N' Juicy",
features several charts made famous by Maynard's band,
including "MacArthur Park," "Surviving
Soho," "Hey Jude," and "Vita Bella".
recently profiled Dan and his new album. "Nice
N' Juicy" can be purchased form the Sea
Breeze Jazz web site.
Former Big Bop Nouveau Trumpeter's
Debut Album Collecting Praise
October 10, 2009
MF Trumpet Joey Pero's debut album, "Resonance"
has been collecting critical praise. The Daily News
Online recently interviewed Joey and rounded up much
of the praise he's been receiving in a
recent article.
Joey will be performing two shows as New York supper
club Feinstein's
on October 15 and 16.
You can listen to sound clips and order the album
in the MaynardFerguson.com Merchandise
Alumni Update: Ed Sargent
September 27, 2009
Maynard's long time tour manager and friend Ed Sargent
was recently interviewed for an article
in the Tennessee Alumnus. Check it out to see
how Ed became involved in the Maynard Ferguson organization
in the first place, and what he's up to now.
Alumni Update: Tom Garling
September 19, 2009
Tom Garling played trombone in Big Bop Nouveau for
six years, and appeared on several of Maynard's Concord
albums. He also composed and arranged several charts
that Maynard recorded. The Macomb Journal recently
published an article
about Tom, as he was preparing to guest with the
Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra.
"MAYNARD!" by Ralph
September 5, 2009
In 1978, Ralph Jungheim sat down with thirty people
(mostly musicians) who knew Maynard Ferguson, and
rolled tape. Ralph's new book, "MAYNARD!",
collects those interviews and gives the reader thirty
different perspectives on Maynard Ferguson the man,
musician, and bandleader.
"MAYNARD!" is a 240 page paperback, and
includes interviews with Charlie Barnet, Shelly Manne,
Bud Shank, Don Ellis, Rufus "Speedy" Jones,
Lanny Morgan, Don Menza, Lew Tabackin, Bob Summers,
Stan Mark, Dennis Noday, Lynn Nicholson, Joe Mosello,
Mike Migliore, Peter Erskine, and more.
For more details, you can read Matt
Keller's review of the book, and purchase
it in the Maynard Ferguson store.
"M.F. Horn Two" in
60 Seconds
September 3, 2009
Enjoy this slideshow that condenses the classic "M.F.
Horn Two" album to 60 seconds.
Remembering Maynard
August 23, 2009
Today marks the three year anniversary of Maynard's
passing. We can reminisce about Maynard by revisiting
the amazing photo
thread on the Maynard Ferguson forum. In the days
following Maynard's death, fans posted hundreds of
their favorite photographs of The Boss in action.
Maynard's Daughter Wilder Still
Collecting Fan Stories
August 15, 2009
Not long after Maynard passed, his daughter Wilder
began asking fans for their Maynard stories, with
the intention of turning them into a project. Wilder
is still interested in stories, and has provided the
following update.
As you might expect it turned out to be a bit overwhelming
to take on this project so soon after my fathers
passing, so I set the project aside for a while. Now
I have started the project again and re-read all the
stories that I already have. Wow! You guys are all
fantastic and I am so grateful for your help. I received
letters from doctors, lawyers, firemen, soldiers,
teachers, musicians, computer techs and the list goes
The project still needs more stories though, and
I hope that if you havent already written one,
you will contribute your story and photos to the collection.
PS Please do not contribute a story and then post
it on the web, I know that sounds a little unfair,
but if you do then the collection will turn out to
be a bunch or stories that everyone has already read.
-Wilder Ferguson-Jacob
your Maynard story here.
Maynard Pianist Jeff Lashway's
CD "Reunion" Now Available
August 15, 2009
MF Pianist Jeff Lashway's debut solo CD, "Reunion",
is now available in the Maynard
Ferguson Store. If you saw Maynard Ferguson perform
in the last few years of his life, odds are good that
you saw Jeff Lashway sitting at the piano. Lashway
quickly became a fan favorite, and his appearance
on Maynard's all-star "The One and Only"
CD tells us what Maynard thought of his playing. Reunion
is Jeff's first solo CD, and it features an impressive
collection of sidemen, including former MF tenor sax
player Jeff Rupert. A recent review of this recording
on AllAboutJazz.com
says, "With Reunion, his first CD as leader,
ex-Ferguson pianist Jeff Lashway steps outand
upto brilliantly demonstrate that he is an outstanding
jazz pianist, composer and leader deserving of wider
recognition. Accompanied by an all-star line-up, Lashway
and friends deliver ten marvelously entertaining selections.
This reunion is an intelligent, involving jazz swingfest."
Random Act Records is donating 10% of their proceeds
from the sale of this album to the Jazz
Foundation of America. Order
WCSK-FM To Feature Maynard Ferguson
For 10 Days
August 15, 2009
Tennessee-based WCSK-FM is continuing their annual
tradition of paying tribute to the music of Maynard
Ferguson. The following announcement was recently
in the Maynard Ferguson Forum:
For the third consecutive year, WCSK-FM 90.3 will
celebrate the life and music of Maynard Ferguson.
This year's gala will stretch over 10 days, beginning
on Sunday, August 16 and conclude on Tuesday, August
25, and will touch on all aspects of the six decade
career of the Boss.
Beginning with the earliest recordings with Jimmy
Dorsey and Charlie Barnet, going through the Kenton
years, the Birdland Dream Band, the Roulette, pre-Columbia,
Columbia, post-Columbia, and Concord years up until
"The One and Only" release recorded just
weeks before Maynard's passing in 2006.
A new feature of this year's program will be the
inclusion of Maynard's work in Hollywood for major
movie soundtracks, as well as the significant body
of work Maynard recorded backing up major vocalists
such as Harry Belafonte, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby,
Chris Connor and Jerry Lewis (yes, THAT Jerry Lewis).
Also included will be the work of some of Maynard's
sidemen through the years, including Wayne Bergeron,
Chuck Mangione, Rob McConnell, Lew Soloff, Slide Hampton,
Tom Garling, and Christian Jacob.
So, tune in, beginning Sunday, August 16th at 11
AM EDT for the start of the 2009 Maynard Ferguson
Gala. Additional details on broadcast times and playlists
for all 10 days of the gala are available at WCSK-FM
90.3's website, http://kcs.k12k.com/about-us/wcsk-radio/listen-live
or by contacting station manager Jeff Hall at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Maynard Ferguson Tribute Concert
DVD On Sale
August 15, 2009
The double-DVD set of the Maynard Ferguson Tribute
Concert (including an hour of rare MF bonus footage)
is temporarily on sale in the Maynard
Ferguson Store.
"Top 5 Scream Trumpet Solos
in Hollywood Films" YouTube Video
August 15, 2009
A Maynard Ferguson Forum member has put together
this great compilation of his top 5 "scream trumpet"
solos in major Hollywood films. Take a look to see
where Maynard landed on this list.
Older news...


text:
National Youth Athletics Minutes
Executive Board Meeting
Indianapolis, IN
March 19, 2005
Our meeting was called to order by our Chairman Linda Phelps at 8:45
a.m. In attendance were Mona Mascher, Larry Seifert, Liz Turner, Andy Martin,
Erika Baxter, Lionel Leach, Nancy Seifert, Norine Richardson, Dorothy Dawson,
Sam Germany, Lance Turley, Harold "Lefty" Martin, and (guest) Robin
Linda welcomed everyone and introduced Liz Turner as our specials
Projects liaison and Andy Martin as our Grass Roots Program Director.
Nancy asked for agenda additions. Andy asked that we add Association
and Regional Championship Promotions. She also asked for approval of the phone
conference minutes of February 15th that were e-mailed. They were approved.
Robin Beamon, the Event Director, spoke to us regarding the JO meet in
Indianapolis. The meet is being put on by two Associations, Illinois and
Indiana. National Staff will be there to facilitate the program. Lefty mentioned
that there was an error in the Club package that went out. It stated club
scoring for the JO meet in error. Liz will make the correction. Robin also
mentioned another error with the hammer. It is an exhibition event for JO'S not
a regular event. Lance also mentioned that the hammer paperwork showed different
weights. Larry said we must use what is shown in the rule book. These items will
be corrected. There will be a Coach's level 1 clinic held, and the LOC will be
conducting it. Mona will have the Board go over the information for the Passport
before it is published. The Regional Coordinators will be contacted to find out
how many passports they will need as we are trying to cut down on the number to
be printed. Every club will be sent one, and it will be on the web site. Lefty
mentioned about Rule 146 (protests). Robin suggested we put it in the Passport.
Youth Athletics Meet in Knoxville: The final site review is set for
April 22, 23, 24. Shirley, Linda and Lefty and possibly Mona or Andy will be
going. The passport for the Youth Meet will be out this week for our review.
Knoxville will not be using USATF online registration as they have decided to
use the "Coach O" system. Sam asked about future meets. Linda has sent
out agreement letters to Baltimore regarding the 2006 meet and Jill Pilgrim is
working on our new bid proposal.
Cross Country: There is a possibility we may be using chip timing for
the 2005 meet. Lance will discuss with our Cross Country Chair Ron Boemker and
use the chip this year on a trial basis. Lefty suggested we follow the rule book
regarding timing and use the chip as secondary. Linda asked that Lance and Larry
do a study at this 2005 Cross Country meet and report at the 2006 January
conference call.
Indoor Zone Meets: Mona reported that there were 62 athletes at the
Western Zone Meet. Dorothy reported there were over 100 athletes at the Central
Midwest meet. Lionel reported around 400 athletes at the Northeast Zone Meet.
Erika was out of the country, but will request a report. Larry mentioned
possibly adding the other age groups to increase numbers. We will also get
information out sooner on the meets. A motion was made to have National Office
send out a letter to all the Associations by April 1st asking them to send dates
and places to their Zone rep. by May 15th.
World Youth: Duffy Mahoney will replace Sandy Snow. He and Bob Flint
will be going to the onsite visit in April. There are approximately 24 YW and 24
YM from our list of athletes who have met the standards. Darrel Hampton feels we
can complete the field with 34 athletes. Mona will be sending out letters to
those that qualify. The staffing recommendation has changed to take four coaches
and four managers due to the reduction in the number of athletes from previous
years. There will be other support personnel: 1 or 2 appointed athletes from
Athletes Advisory, medical staff, and possibly 1 or 2 security.
Youth Guide: Mona showed us a sample of what the new Youth Guide will
look like.
Lefty suggested that we put in the Youth meet records. He will contact Denise
Smotherman and Jim Duncan for their input.
Rule Change: Nancy gave a handout of rules that Glenn Fortune
summarized regarding Youth. They will be sent out to Youth chairs, and Regional
Coordinators. Lance gave us a handout regarding the implementing of the hammer
over the years starting with 2006-2008. Linda is concerned about the education
component. Lionel asked if any developmental monies available at National Office
that we could use for Education regarding the hammer. We will look into the
possibility. Regional Coordinators need to be told in advance that the hammer
can be advanced at the Regional, unless they are able to do it as an exhibition.
Medals: Liz spoke about three new medals we will be using and how to
order them from National office.
Proposals: Sam showed samples of certificates that he feels should be
handed out to the athletes who participate in our National Meets. We will need
to check into the cost. Mona will get a quote. Lionel said if under $900 he will
get it underwritten. Sam made a motion that an All American Certificate be
awarded to the IAAF World Youth Team. Motion carried.
Annual meeting planning: We need to look into some changes in our
rules and by-laws for Youth. Something also needs to be done regarding
disciplinary actions, possibly going to four years instead of two years for our
elected officers, and look at our elections and nominating procedures.
Club Registration: Lefty asked about the $100 penalty fee. Linda spoke
to Alan Roth and this year it will be a warning on the National level,
Associations may hold to this. It will definitely go into effect next year.
Lionel will send out a voice blast to all the clubs.
Motion to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Nancy Seifert
Youth National Secretary

subset: commoncrawl


text:
New Car Review
2013 BMW 1 Series: New Car Review
Pros: Strong and refined engines; responsive handling, sophisticated ride; decent fuel economy; optional iDrive interface has evolved into a desirable feature.
Cons: Tight back seat; polarizing styling; so-so interior quality.
What's New: The 135is coupe and convertible debut for 2013, featuring various performance-themed design tweaks along with a little extra power and torque.
As BMW continues its shift toward luxury, the 2013 BMW 1 Series coupe and convertible remind us of the company's performance-oriented past. Based on the previous 3 Series' platform, the 1 Series feels small and alert, communicating immediately and vividly with the driver. Steering response is quick like a sports car's, not relaxed like a touring sedan's. The convertible's extra weight does dull this athleticism a bit, but when it comes to driving dynamics, there's not a bad apple in the bunch.
2013 could be your last chance to channel this old BMW spirit, because the 1 Series is due for replacement soon. Although the lineup is generally unchanged from 2012, its farewell tour does feature a new member: the turbocharged 135is. Blessed with gains of 20 horsepower and 17 lb-ft of torque compared to the 135i, this enthusiast-oriented model probably won't make folks forget the dearly departed, twin-turbocharged 1 Series M coupe. Nonetheless, the 135is performs well on its own merits, and BMW says the generous equipment roster represents a bargain over a similarly outfitted regular 135i.
We still haven't fully warmed to the 1 Series' styling, and its interior quality remains a step or two behind that of the 3 Series. But if a nimble 2-door that evokes what BMW used to be appeals to you, you can't go wrong with the 2013 1 Series.
Comfort & Utility
The 2013 BMW 1 Series coupe and convertible are offered in three trim levels: naturally aspirated 128i, turbocharged 135i, and even more turbocharged 135is.
The standard 128i includes 17-inch alloy wheels; automatic headlamps; fog lights; heated mirrors and windshield-washer jets; a tilt-telescopic steering column; height-adjustable front seats; leatherette upholstery; push-button start; dual-zone automatic climate control; cruise control; and iPod/USB connectivity.
The 135i adds mild exterior styling tweaks, a turbocharged engine, 18-in wheels with staggered-width tires, a sport-tuned suspension (optional on 128i), adaptive Xenon headlamps with washers, a sunroof (coupe only), and power lumbar support for the front seats. Most of the 135i's standard luxuries can be added to the 128i.
The 135is gets slightly more turbo boost, a sport exhaust, different 18-in wheels, glossy black exterior trim, sport seats and subtle interior flourishes such as blue stitching and stainless steel pedals. You can option a 135i in much the same way, but the 135is provides a package discount along with a little bit of exclusivity.
Being a BMW, the 1 Series offers a dizzying array of packages and accessories, including the brilliant M Sport package (effectively standard on the 135is), a Cold Weather package and dealer-installed items such as lowering springs and roof-mounted cargo boxes. Notable standalone factory options include a Harman Kardon audio system and the iDrive infotainment system with navigation.
In our interior evaluation, we noted that the 1 Series' standard front seats are surprisingly nondescript, displaying none of the thoughtful contouring that generally sets BMW seats apart. But we love the optional sport seats (manual on 128i, power on 135 models), which feature a full range of adjustments and some of the most satisfying side bolsters you'll find at any price. The view forward from the driver's seat is classic BMW: simple gauges, good visibility and mostly straightforward controls.
We've even come around on the once-befuddling iDrive system, as it's much easier to use these days (see Technology, below). The only real strike against the interior, aside from a design some might consider boring, is that the materials used are clearly entry-level--we'd put them closer to a MINI Cooper than a 3 Series in quality.
The 1 Series is shorter and narrower than the 3 Series, which is fun when you're driving but not so fun when you have to ferry people around in the back seat. Unlike 2-door 3 Series models, which have long offered adult-grade rear passenger space, the 1 Series barely has enough room back there for kids. Not surprisingly, the trunk isn't big either--the coupe's measures 10 cu-ft, while the convertible offers 8.5 cu-ft with the top up and about 7 cu-ft with the top down.
Speaking of the convertible, the standard power-operated cloth top gets no complaints from us. It goes up and down with reasonable swiftness, and it's an integrated system, so there's no need to get out and mess with a separate tonneau cover like some cheaper convertibles.
We're pleased to report that the available iDrive system (provided only with the navigation option) has improved dramatically. The screen is wide and crisp--one of the best on the market--and the simplified interface employs a number of physical buttons alongside the console-mounted knob for direct access to common pathways. Furthermore, iDrive is now hard-drive based, so processing speeds are much higher, and you can store eight gigabytes of music on it, too. Bluetooth and iPod/USB connectivity are also standard across the board.
Performance & Fuel Economy
All 1 Series models are rear-wheel drive and start with a 6-speed manual transmission. The 128i is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-6 that generates 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque. This engine is nearing retirement, having been replaced by BMW's new turbo 4-cylinder in just about everything else, but that doesn't mean you should avoid it. On the contrary, it's one of our favorite engines, delivering surprisingly strong acceleration with an almost eerie smoothness.
If it's big-time power you're after, though, there's no doubt that you'll want to step up to the 135 range with its turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. The regular 135i cranks out 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, while the 135is ups those numbers to 320 and 317, respectively. Either way, the turbo motor largely retains the naturally aspirated version's refinement while adding a serious wallop when you step on it. Even at the 1 Series' advanced age, the 135 models are among the smoothest, most rewarding performance cars available for under $50,000.
The optional automatic transmissions vary by model. The 128i is eligible for a 6-speed conventional automatic at no cost, while the 135i and 135is offer a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. We approve of both, as the 6-speed's been doing duty in numerous BMW products for years, while the 7-speed cut its teeth in the otherworldly M3. The standard 6-speed manual is still the purist's choice, though, providing the company's trusty long-throw shift action via a stubbier gear lever than BMW's norm.
For fuel economy, the 128i coupe is EPA rated at 18 mpg city/28 mpg hwy with either transmission (18/27 mpg for the convertible), while the 135i coupe gets an even better 20/28 mpg with the manual (19/28 mpg for the convertible) but just 18/25 with the dual-clutch gearbox.
The 1 Series comes with standard stability control, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags (front, front-side, full-length side curtain). It has not yet been crash tested.
Driving Impressions
It's a sign of the 1 Series' all-around goodness that we can't decide which model we prefer to drive. While the 128i coupe is the closest BMW comes these days to offering a pure sporting car, the 135i's turbocharged thrust is totally addictive. As for the 135is, it's not discernibly different from the 135i from behind the wheel (the 1 Series M's mechanical limited slip differential is absent here), so we'd let dealer pricing be the determining factor. No matter which model you settle on, expect an unusually supple ride, even with the M Sport suspension.
The choice between convertibles is easier. Because the drop-top's extra weight noticeably taxes the base engine, we definitely prefer the 135i or 135is. The convertibles don't handle as well as the coupes, however, with the latter boasting sharper steering response and less body roll.
Other Cars to Consider
Infiniti G37: The G37 convertible gets a folding hardtop instead of a cloth roof, and both the coupe and convertible models are bigger and more luxurious than the 1 Series.
Ford Mustang: It might seem an odd comparison, but the Mustang's handling has improved by leaps and bounds lately, and you could easily get into a V8-powered Mustang GT coupe or convertible for 1 Series money.
Lexus IS C: Offered only as a retractable-hardtop convertible, the 2-door IS is also due for replacement soon, but it's a surprisingly fun car to drive, especially if you get the 3.5-liter V6.
AutoTrader Recommends
We recommended the 128i coupe last year, but this year we can't resist the siren song of that turbocharged motor. Our 135 would need to have the M Sport goodies, but otherwise, we'd just take the first 135i or 135is we could find at an appealing price.


text:
The new year brought new life to the Houma-Thibodaux area.
The new year brought new life to the Houma-Thibodaux area.
Lakresha Williams, 22, of Labadieville, is the mother of the first baby born in 2013 in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes.
The baby girl, who hasn't been named yet — was born Tuesday at 2:30 a.m. at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. She weighs 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measures 18 inches long.
"I'm excited and happy for her," said Williams, who was relieved that the baby was healthy.
The child is Williams' fourth. She said her other three children's names — two girls and one boy — all start with the letter "J," so it's likely she'll keep that trend going.
Williams, a cook in Labadieville, said she was on her way home from church Monday night when she began experiencing pains.
"I knew something wasn't right," she said, and decided to head to the hospital shortly after midnight. The baby arrived soon after with no complications.
Another baby was born later Tuesday at Thibodaux Regional. Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma had two New Year's babies as well. Ochsner St. Anne Hospital in Mathews reported zero deliveries. The parishes' two other hospitals, Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma and Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano, do not have maternity services.
Carlmariel Santiago, 24, gave birth to her second son, Edwin Santiago Jr., at 9:08 a.m. at TGMC.
Edwin weighs 7 pounds, 1.1 ounces and measures 19 inches long.
Edwin arrived a bit early, Santiago said. The baby's due date was Jan. 25.
Nonetheless, hospital staff members said Edwin was born without complications and was happy and healthy.
Santiago said she was at a friend's house New Year's Eve when she went into labor about 11 p.m.
"I felt the pains, and then I waited a little while. Then I said, 'Nope, I'm going into labor; someone take me to the hospital.' "
Santiago was holding Edwin, who was sound asleep in her arms. He was bundled tightly in a towel and wearing a small white cap after receiving his first bath.
Santiago, a stay-at-home mom from Houma, said her aunt was born on New Year's Day as well and joked that the date perhaps runs in the family.
"My aunt called to congratulate me on the baby, and I wished her a happy birthday," she said.
Santiago said all she wants to do to celebrate the holiday is "grab and kiss him, wrap him up tight and hold him in my arms."


text:
German Chocolate Cake
- serves 8
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 egg
tsp vanilla extract
½ cup water
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
tsp espresso, powder
2 cup pastry flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup sour creamGoopy Topping
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp cornstarch
1 cup whipping cream
1 ½ Tbsp corn syrup
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
6 egg yolk
¼ cup butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt
1 cup pecans, lightly toasted and chopped
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconutFrosting
8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 egg white
½ tsp cream of tartar
¾ cup water
1 ½ cup sugar
1 ½ lb(s) butter, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup cocoa powder
pinch saltTo Assemble
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
3. In a standing mixer, cream butter and sugars together until fluffy in a standing mixer.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
5. Put the water, chocolate, and espresso powder in a small saucepan and stir on low heat until melted. Allow to cool slightly and then beat into butter mixture.
6. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt and stir into batter alternately with sour cream.
7. Divide batter evenly between the 2 pans and bake for 25 minutes, until a tester inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pans, then turn cakes out onto a plate or rack to cool completely.Goopy Topping
1. In a medium pot, whisk together cornstarch, cream, corn syrup, sugars, and egg yolks.
2. Cut up butter into small pieces and add to pot.
3. Over medium heat, whisk goopy topping constantly until bubbly and shiny, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and immediately scrape out topping into a bowl, to halt the cooking process.
5. Stir in vanilla, salt, pecans, and coconut.
6. Cover and chill completely.Frosting
1. Melt chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave at medium heat, stirring every 20 seconds. Set aside. Let cool slightly.
2. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks.
3. Bring water and sugar to a boil and cook over high heat until temperature reaches 240 degrees F (softball stage). You can use a candy thermometer, or test by spooning a little of the hot sugar syrup into a glass of ice water – if you can roll it between your fingers into a soft ball, then it is ready
4. While beating whites at medium speed, slowly add sugar syrup (be careful – it's hot!) until all the syrup has been added. Continue to beat whites until cool, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Start adding butter to egg whites, a little at a time, while mixing constantly and scraping the sides of the bowl often, until all the butter has been incorporated. If the frosting looks like it's separating or looks curdled, don't worry – just keep mixing and it will come together.
6. Mix in melted chocolate, vanilla, cocoa powder and salt. Keep at room temperature to ice cake. If making a day ahead, chill frosting but bring to room temperature and beat well before using.To Assemble
1. Level cakes if necessary, using a serrated knife. Spread a dollop of chocolate frosting on one layer of cake. Spoon a third of the goopy topping over frosting. Spread in the centre of the cake leaving an inch from the edge of the cake, without topping.
2. Place second cake on top of first and dollop a generous amount of chocolate frosting on top. Spread to edges of cake, working from the middle and turning the cake as you work around. Ice the sides of the cake, but leave about ½ cup of icing for piping, if desired.
3. Spread remaining goopy topping on top of cake, leaving ½ inch around the outside edge. If you do not wish to pipe outside edge with chocolate frosting, simply garnish the cake with toasted pecan halves.
4. To pipe an edge, place frosting in a piping bag fitted with a star tip or leaf tip. Pipe frosting as desired. Remember – it's just frosting! If you're not pleased with how it looks, just scrape it off and start again. Again remember to lick your fingers often!
5. Cake can be chilled until ready to serve. Frosting will firm up once chilled.
See more: Chocolate, Eggs/Dairy, Dessert, Bake, European, Valentine's Day


text:
MooreShade4Less strives only to employ top of the line professionals that reflect our commitment to give our customers the best quality available. Our awning specialists on average have had over 4 years of awning sales and installation experience,they are fully insured and geared towards the best customer service available in the industry. Our Awning Specialists will ensure your experience is exceptional from the first phone call through the entire installation. Call us today for a free in-home estimate, and start enjoying the shade you will get from a professionally installed SunSetter Retractable Awning
MooreShade4Less has over 5,000 satisfied SunSetter Retractable Awning customers across the US. Please contact us today to set up your free quote with our Broadview Heights SunSetter Retractable Awning dealer.
Our 5-Year Limited Warranty is one of the best in the industry. We know you'll be pleased with your awning
– SunSetter have been the #1 best-selling awnings in America for over 10 years in a row!


text:
Meet the next great TV pitchman.
The Spot:A man demonstrates an absorbent towel called the "Shamwow." It cleans up spills, polishes cars, washes dishes, and so forth. "Eight Shamwows for $19.95," goes the salesman's closing argument. "Comes with a 10-year warranty. Here's how to order." (Click here to watch the ad on the Shamwow site.)
There's something captivating about Vince, the Shamwow pitchman. I always perk up when I hear those initial, outer-borough syllables: "Hi, it's Vince wit Shamwow. Dis is fuh da house, da car." A friend of mine—a guy who's never succumbed to an infomercial come-on—says he finds himself strangely tempted to order a Shamwow each time he watches Vince's spiel.
There are zillions of ads like this on late-night TV. A pitchman (or -woman) demonstrates a household product, then issues an aggressive "call to action" (as the marketing lingo goes). You're urged to "act now" and given a phone number or Web site through which you can order the product. Often, there's a time limit ("call in the next 20 minutes"), and you're promised free bonus items for beating the deadline. Ads of this ilk generally wash right over me. What makes the Shamwow ad different?
In part, it's the astonishing capabilities of the product. (Holds 20 times its weight in liquid! Instantly extracts cola spills from your carpet! Lasts for 10 years! I'm certain all of this is 100 percent true!) But lots of products make impressive claims. The real star here is Vince, who demonstrates an impressive and subtle mastery of the pitchman's art.
The first thing I notice is the physical grace. Vince puts the Shamwow through its paces with the fluid dexterity of a three-card monte dealer. Cleaning up spills appears not just effortless, but fun.
There's a genius, too, in his hectoring tone. He makes us feel like idiots for even entertaining the notion of not buying a Shamwow. "You're gonna spend $20 every month on paper towels, anyway," he says, palms up and head tilted back. He seems truly dumbfounded that anyone might fail to see the wisdom of dropping 28 bucks (including shipping) on a set of rags.
Vince also conveys a street-smart persona—with his headset microphone, rat-a-tat phrasing and fuhgeddaboutit confidence—that's intended to get the viewer thinking, "Hey, this guy's sharp. He knows a good deal." (It may also get us thinking, "Hey, this guy's a douche. He needs a better haircut." But that's a secondary issue.)
I've made several attempts to get in touch with Vince, hoping to quiz him about the finer points of his delivery. As of this writing, my phone calls have not been returned. But Internet sleuthing suggests (and a Shamwow spokesman confirms) that Vince is a man named Vince Offer. (Key pieces of evidence: the photo attached to this press release, and the fact that Offer once pitched kitchen vegetable choppers at swap meets.)
Offer's history includes lawsuits waged against the Farrelly brothers, Anna Nicole Smith, and the Church of Scientology. He also wrote and directed the 1999 film The Underground Comedy Movie. The New York Post review gave the film zero stars, said it "may be the least amusing comedy ever made," and asked, "How can the War Crimes Tribunal indict Slobodan Milosevic but let Vince Offer still walk the streets?"
Harsh! But hey, Vince is certainly not boring, and therein lies a significant component of his effectiveness. The guy's jerky, aggrieved attitude jumps off the screen—particularly when he berates his own crew, snapping, "You followin' me, camera guy?" Vince manages, in the course of a minute spent swiping counters and dabbing at carpets, to make us wonder, "Whoa, what's the deal with this freak?" That makes the ad an attention-grabber, and it helps the Shamwow stand out from a crowded field of useless doohickeys.
Vince's abrasive manner might also mark a unique, new strategy in the annals of pitchdom. TV salespeople tend to be warmly enthusiastic, not confrontational. Watch the crew of hosts on the Home Shopping Network. Their role is to serve as easily wowed surrogates for the viewer. They'll run their fingers along the jeweled necklines of a knit separates collection, rapturously whispering, "Look. At. That." The constant ruse is that the hosts covet these products for themselves.
Billy Mays—likely the most famous pitchman of the last decade—also traffics in friendly excitement. A black-bearded fellow who shills for OxiClean, Hercules Hooks, Ding King, and other as-seen-on-TV dreck, Mays' celebrity no doubt stems from his signature, high-decibel style. (He locks into his upper vocal register and stays there for minuteslong, breathless monologues. Check out the YouTube clip of Mays doing multiple takes as he seeks the perfect way to yell, "You don't need a cabinet full of cleaners!") But through all the screaming, Mays is always an upbeat pal of the viewer—never a sneering bully.
Can Vince become the next Billy Mays—a ubiquitous, mercenary pitchman hawking products up and down the TV dial? I don't see why not. If anything, the current moment's more suited to Vince's smooth-talking condescension than to Mays' earnest fervor. Jaded consumers expect to get snowed and almost distrust the very pretense of trustworthiness. As my friend who's been tempted by the Shamwow puts it: "What I think I like about Vince is that he is upfront and seemingly comfortable with his schtick. He appears to be saying, 'I am a carnie huckster, you know it and I know it, but that's OK because this product is that good.' "
Grade: B-. It's by no means revolutionary, but the Shamwow ad gets the job done. Just pay no attention to the slew of quick edits going on as that spilled cola miraculously evaporates from that swatch of carpet. Also, ignore the fact that Billy Mays once pitched a near-identical product called Zorbeez using a near-identical set of demos. And, of course, be sure to ascribe no significance to the Shamwow's unfortunate first syllable.
Got an ad you'd like to see reviewed? E-mail your suggestions to firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Mindil Beach Sunset Market, Darwin, NT
The coconut palms are swaying in the sunset, and the smell of sizzling satay and spicy noodles is in the air. Welcome to Darwin's Mindil Beach Sunset Market - where you can sample flavours of the Asia-Pacific and local art and craft and in a balmy, tropical setting.
Held every Thursday in the dry season months between May and October, this vibrant market is something of a Darwin institution. The locals start arriving at dusk, armed with tables, chairs, rugs and kids and settle on the beach or the grass to watch the sun sink in a blaze of colour and the stars to appear.
Like Darwin, these markets are melting pot of cuisines and cultures. People from more than 50 nationalities live in Darwin and more than 30 exotic national flavours - including Aboriginal, Islander, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese and European - are showcased in the tasty food stalls at Mindil Beach.


text:
BABSON PARK, Mass. – After an outstanding sophomore season that saw him lead MIT and the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference in hitting, Creed Mangrum (Sandy, Utah) was selected to the 2012 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association All-New England third team the organization announced today. MIT and Wheaton were the only two NEWMAC schools with selections to the squad
Mangrum, who is the first MIT player since 2009 selected to the All-New England team, finished the season with a .407 average, a mark that led all hitters in the NEWMAC in 2012. He slugged one home run and tied for the team lead with 23 RBI. Mangrum also led the team in doubles (13), slugging (.574), triples (1) and on-base percentage (.468). A hit in his final at-bat of the season he extended his team-best hitting streak to 17 games. In all, he was hitless in just four of the 30 games in which he played and committed just one error in the field in 64 chances (.984)


text:
human909 wrote:simonn wrote:And when you have no personal experience of something?simonn wrote:Where did I mention government?
Stop trolling simon. If you want to make a point the make it.
If a person is not capable of making largely sensible personal safety decisions they will barely make it to adulthood unless they are in near continuous care. Some people are like that and unfortunately they do need continuous car throughout their life.
Those without severe mental incapacitation are usually in a position to make sensible personal safety decisions. The government or the authority is NOT in a better position to make these decision than an individual.
Oh. You didn't mention government? So are we talking about a nanny then? My mum?
We are talking about using evidence on which to base decisions and policy.
Are you suggesting that people should just make up their own road rules?


text:
Welcome to the CRG Discussion Forum!Forum registration problems: Make sure you enter your email correctly and you check your spam box first. *Then* email KurtS2@gmail for help.Classified ads are not allowed on the forum.
Just enjoy the view, and try to survive the temps, and hopefully any damage isn't permanent...
Make sure no branches or trees snap and land on or near your camaro! When I lived in washington state, anytime there was a big storm with wind I always was strategic with where I had to park my cars outside because of falling branches/trees.
24 hours so far with no power. Camaros are safe though.


text:
There's always the possibility that after spending years completing Ngondro that the Guru may simply send you back to do it it all over again - build a tower, tear it down, build another.conebeckham wrote:more ngondro.
I've also heard of those who after "finishing" Ngondro continue doing it as their main practice. I can see how that might happen.


text:
posted by Thom Holwerda on Wed 7th Mar 2007 18:05 UTC, submitted by Luis
Complaining about Windows Vista is a national past time on Internet forums these days. Windows Vista 'costs too much', 'has onerous product activation', 'requires too much hardware', etc. These complaints are often followed up by a very simple boast: 'I'm just going to switch to Linux'. But in today's landscape, how viable is that statment? Is the threat to switch to Linux an empty one, or is it entirely possible?"


text:
Hello lads...
...i am visiting Nice next year.... first 2 weeks in May 2015...
I just wondered if anyone would like to meet up?
...Errrr... I will be with my Jan...
Hello lads...
...i am visiting Nice next year.... first 2 weeks in May 2015...
I just wondered if anyone would like to meet up?
...Errrr... I will be with my Jan...
come to the US bro! Rot World Tour 2014!
Hit detection. it's all about hit detection.
Rot, I wanna see the "Sexe sur la Tour Eiffel"
You better not disapoint!
isn't Nice, er, nice? must be a real nice place indeed to visit...
Last edited by Master Tasuke; 09-27-2014 at 07:23 PM.
"Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you" - Matthew 7
tu peux d�ja te faire une idee avec les documents touristiques
et toi t'encule des Moutons ?
Non ?
Donc tu te renseigne et tu arrete d'etre con
My recent visit to france and the epic Eiffel tower....
Got a whole load off conversions in my bag.......or not...
Last edited by neoman; 10-11-2014 at 10:53 AM. Reason: picture
I am coming... a week on SATURDAY....
May 2nd... ANYONE wanna meet me in Nice? Or I can travel too you
SERIOUSLY... no one?
PS. Sad Bunny face....
Okay, okay, I know that it is pronounced differently, but still...
Progress (n.): The process through which the Internet has evolved from smart people in front of dumb terminals to dumb people in front of smart terminals.
Originally Posted by Takumaji
Ah well, I guess every gamer generation gets the Neo it deserves...
Originally Posted by RAZO
Why must there be so much hate towards people who collect aes carts. Is it because they want them so bad but dont have the means to buy them.
come to franconia, we got the best beer.....well....at least we drink the most
and that for a reason. after the hrr fell 1806 the franconia suddenly became part of bavaria. the franconian never wanted that . frsnconia was a european force for 1200 years at that moment. well long story short, there is a fealing of not being part of.
So how was it? How many french did you fight with? This thread needs MOAR pics!
I have FOUND the shop where Tintin statues can be brought!!!!
... FOOK teh romz... this shit is real
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
We want you to love it! If you don't, we've got you covered. Read the Younique Love It Guarantee here.
BB FLAWLESS Complexion Enhancer
A lightweight moisturizer and creamy foundation all in one.
- Color
- Details
- Directions
- Ingredients
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Boron Nitride, Sodium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene Glycol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol.
MAY CONTAIN: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499)
Expected availability date:
*This is the approximate date that back-orders will begin to be filled. The date that your specific backorder is filled may be several days later. If you wish to cancel your order prior to shipment, please contact customer service to obtain a full refund
Nature. Love. Science.
Younique's cosmetics development processes utilize scientific research to ensure that our products contain high quality ingredients that enrich and nourish the skin. The result is a beautifully efficacious product that is safely compatible with virtually every skin type.
Younique begins by looking to Mother Nature for the inspiration behind our cosmetics. Our in-house scientific team then formulates a product that honors that inspiration while delivering cutting-edge cosmetics. Our goal is to provide healthy, clean, and pure cosmetics.


text:
PHOENIX (AP) With a spark from Brittney Griner, in the form of her second dunk of the year, the Phoenix Mercury continued on its roll.
Griner scored 16 points, including the dunk during a key fourth-quarter stretch, as the Mercury extended their franchise-record winning streak to 11 games with a 90-78 win Tuesday night over the Washington Mystics.
''It's big, it's big,'' Griner said. ''I was in position, got the pass, went up. If your arm and ball are above the rim, you might as well dunk it.''
Griner, who added eight rebounds and two blocked shots, has four dunks in her year and a half in the league. No other WNBA player has ever had more than two.
After leading by double digits much of the night, Phoenix allowed Washington to get within eight before pulling away.
''You are talking about a team that is amongst the most talented teams in the history of this league,'' said veteran Mystics coach Mike Thibault. ''You have players who are among the elite. They blitzed us early, and we hung in the game. There are very few losses you feel good about as a coach but I feel like tonight we made some progress because we didn't back down from a great team.''
The Mercury (17-3) ran off six straight points after Washington had cut the deficit to 73-65 with 8:43 left in the game. Phoenix had led by double digits since the last three minutes of the first quarter.
''It's more about focus, I think they get a little too comfortable, things are getting a little too easy for us,'' Phoenix coach Sandy Brondello said. ''It's attention to detail. That's what has made us such a great team in our wins.''
Candice Dupree, who was announced as a WNBA All-Star reserve earlier Tuesday, had 19 points, six rebounds and four assists for Phoenix, which has won 13 of 14.
''We are playing really well as a unit,'' Dupree said. ''Third and fourth quarter we let up a little bit defensively. But overall I thought we played pretty well.''
Diana Taurasi added 18 points, five rebounds and four assists for the Mercury. No Phoenix team has ever been 14 games above .500. Phoenix was 23-10 at one point in 2009.
Monique Currie had 19 points and four rebounds to lead the Mystics (9-13), who had won back-to-back road games.
''They're a really big team, especially since they changed the lineup and put Taurasi at the 1 (point),'' Currie said. ''Everybody is six feet and above so that gives a lot of teams trouble but the best you can do is stretch them out and not allow them to use their length.''
Bria Hartley scored 15 points while Ivory Latta added 13 for Washington.
The Mystics trailed by as much as 18 in the second half but was 10-of-14 from the field in the third quarter to stay within 73-60 entering the final period.
''We came out of the fourth quarter a little flat, they made a run, we took a time out, regrouped and came out and we responded - got the dunk, got the crowd into it and after that it was over,'' Griner said.
With more than a month left in the season, the Mercury has a magic number of two to clinch a playoff spot. Phoenix has been in the postseason four of the last five years, reaching the conference finals three times.
Phoenix beat Washington 81-66 on June 10 to sweep the season series. The Mercury have beaten the Mystics four straight times, going back to last year.


text:
BBC News
- Brexit: EU says no to May on renegotiating deal
- Why did Rachel Johnston die after having all her teeth removed?
- Work begins to remove Severn toll booths on M4
- Half of UK homes could get faster broadband
- Army's £113m recruitment website 'was 52 months late'
- Boy, 4, uses Siri to call 999 after mum collapses
- Sir Paul McCartney's London home targeted by thieves
- Watchdog bans 'harmful' gender stereotypes in adverts
- Lack of evidence for teething gels, medicines regulator says
- Travellers see pound close to dollar parity
- Chelsea condemn anti-Semitic chants in MOL Vidi Europa League game
- Mike Ashley: Debenhams snubbed my £40m lifeline
- County Lines: Drug gangs destroying lives and communities
- Dimbleby: Goodnight, but not goodbye
- 'I joined the far right when I was 15'
- New primary school data for England has been published by the government
- Luca Campanaro: Mother 'in awe' of football death son
- Brexit battles: How May keeps fighting on
- Halo brace boy from Long Stratton puts on brave face
- BBC Breakfast
- Letter to Santa found after 120 years on display in Canterbury
- Mum finds missing son after spotting him in Bugzy Malone video
- Newspaper headlines: May's 'last-ditch bid' as EU 'turns deaf ear'
- Christmas Jumper Day: Who wins, retailers or charity?
- Geminid meteor shower: Where, when and how to see it
- Meat or two veg? Find out your food's climate footprint
- Why is Jeremy Corbyn not trying to topple Theresa May right now?
- 'My young Sri Lankan husband left me with nothing'
- The secret life of a fantasy shopper
- Theresa May confidence vote: What was going on in committee room 14?
- Marmite sprouts? Why retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food
- Could light bring us superfast mobile broadband indoors?
- David Dimbleby's 25 years on Question Time
- How Tory MPs said they would vote in no confidence ballot
- Tory leadership: Who could replace Theresa May?
- Instagram tightens eating disorder filters after BBC investigation
- Mrs Wilson: Still searching for the real Alexander Wilson
- Why Wales' quietest station, Sugar Loaf, got busier
Below we are listing a number of UK job websites that have full-time and part-time job opportunities available in the WILLISHAM area.
Fish4 Jobs
JobSeekers (Direct.Gov.uk)
http://api.indeed.com/ads/apisearch?publisher=4773927896266615&q=&l=IP8 4SN&sort=&radius=5&st=&jt=&start=&limit=10&fromage=&filter=&latlong=1&co=gb&chnl=AVUK&userip=22.214.171.124&useragent=CCBot/2.0 (https://commoncrawl.org/faq/)&v=2
Jobs at IndeedWarning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in D:\Webvirtual\ANYWeb\www\Wordpress\wp-content\plugins\shortcode-exec-php\shortcode-exec-php-class.php(895) : eval()'d code on line 9
Looking for more jobs...
jobs by


text:
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Shenandoah University registered possibly the biggest football upset in school history with a 36-35 ODAC victory over Hampden-Sydney Saturday afternoon.
Shenandoah (3-4, 2-2 ODAC) erased a 19-0 first quarter deficit to stun the first-place Tigers (5-2, 3-1).
SU scored the winning points by driving 64 yards in eight plays, finishing with a Qlyl Middelijn 22-yard TD reception with 47 second remaining.
The Hornets elected to forgo the potential game-tying PAT and went for the win, giving the ball to sophomore Andrew Smith around right end for the two-point conversion and game-winning points.
Smith, who had 152 yards rushing and another 95 receiving, was untouched as he hit the goal line.
H-SC started on its own 39 on what proved to be the final drive of the game and advanced to the SU 46, but saw quarterback Nash Nance' pass fall incomplete at the goal line as time expired.
Nance threatened to blow the Hornets out in the first quarter, throwing for 212 yards and two TDs on nine completions in 12 attempts.
However, in an omen of things to come, the Tigers failed on both PATs (trying for two each time) on their opening two scores.
H-SC later missed a conventional try on its touchdown in the third quarter.
Shenandoah began its comeback with a Smith touchdown, this one 15-yards, at the 8:30 mark of the second and then scored two touchdowns in the third to cut the deficit to 22-20.
The second TD, a Drew Ferguson to Smith 57-yard pass, was followed by a failed two-point attempt.
The two teams then traded TDs, with the Tigers taking a 35-28 lead on a Nance 25-yard run with 2:37 remaining, before the Hornets drove for the game-winning score.
Hampden-Sydney outgained SU 474 to 427 with the Tigers throwing for 328 yards and the Hornets rushing for 236.
SU possessed the ball for 32:27, including 10:39 in the second quarter to help take the H-SC offense out of sync.
Senior Tijun Findley paced the victorious defense with eight tackles. Byron Mitchell had seven solo stops and blocked a punt in the third quarter to set up the Hornets initial second half touchdown.
Shenandoah plays its final road contest next Saturday with a 1:00 game at Randolph-Macon.


text:
To add or change your team name, please email email@example.com or call the KCBS office at 1-800-963-5227.
KCBS Team Bios
3 DOGS BBQYear Started: 2005
3 Dogs BBQ was started in 2005 when Dan, a backyard BBQ enthusiast, saw an ad in the paper for the First Annual Alaska State BBQ Championship. Having watched several BBQ contest shows on TV, he decided that it would be fun to compete and signed up. Dan competed as a one man team (with help from his wife Barb) at the 2005 Alaska State BBQ Competition and named the team 3 Dogs BBQ in honor of the 3 mixed Labs that live with him and his wife . Realizing that he couldn't do it all, he was joined by friends Andy and Joe by the 2006 season. John has been around since 2006 and was named to the team in 2008. In 2009 Joe moved and is no longer with us but we know he is there in spirit. Joel has been a BBQ groupie since 2006 and joined the team in 2010. Also in 2010 Trent, our resident apprentice, was named to the team as well. 3 Dogs BBQ has competed at the Alaska State BBQ Championship, Hide Out Lounge's First Annual BBQ Contest, Big Daddy's Ho-Down Showdown BBQ contest and Block Party, Soltice BBQ Contest "Throwdown in the Downtown", Fair BQ BBQ Contest, Brrr-B-Q BBQ Contest, Fort Wainwright's 4th of July Backyard BBQ Contest, and the Last Rib Standing BBQ Contest. 3 Dogs BBQ consists of Dan Gilson (Founder and Head Cook), Barb Gilson (Wife and Primary Supporter), Andy McDonough (Executive Sous Chef, Runner, and Comic relief), John Brojakowski (Fish Cook, Cook's assistant, Runner, and all around good guy), Joel Jensky (Steak Cook and Hired gun who provides the muscle) Trent Jackson (Resident Apprentice and Great Kid) and numerous Friends and Family.
Hometown: North Pole
State: AK
Country: US
Most wins in a year: 2
Biggest Wins: 2009 Last Rib Standing
2010 Brrr-B-Q
2010 Fort Wainwright 4th of July Backyard BBQ Contest
Sponsors: The Charcoal Supply Company
Rock's Bar-b-que and The Stoker
Auto Trim Design of Fairbanks
HomeGrown Market
Website: http://www.3dogsbbq.com


text:
Personally I think it was a huge mistake for the library to stop hosting the race and I think it's past due to bring it back.
What do others here think?
Moderator: The Merrimack Volunteer Moderators
Return to Cable, Library, Tolls & Water
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


text:
Feeling Overwhelmed by Holiday Stress? Making Time for Yoga Can Keep You Calm and Centered
The holidays always look so effortless in TV movies. Everyone seems to have plenty of time to decorate their homes, plan and cook elaborate meals, bake dozens of cookies, shop for the entire exten ...View Article


text:
iGoodbye, 'iCarly'
The finale episode of Nicklodeon's long-running comedy "iCarly" aired tonight with a special episode titled "iGoodbye." Speakeasy has covered the show a number of times, with interviews with Miranda Cosgrove and co-star Jennette McCurdy. McCurdy also wrote this moving essay about her mother's battle with cancer here.
The show was that rare comedy aimed at younger viewers that parents found themselves watching and enjoying even when the kids weren't home. It was also nice to see a mainstream portrayal of an internet show that didn't involve criminal or felonious scams or anything non G-rated.
What do you think of the end of "iCarly"? Leave your thoughts, and watch some video interviews with the stars, after the jump.


text:
Department of Revenue News Release
March 30, 2009Two Dept. of Revenue Officials Presented With Prestigious Award from National Guard and Reserve
Pictured from left to right are CIB Administrator Nick Humphrey, Special Agent Mike Fryer, Special Agent in Charge of the Kansas City CIB Office David Wickerham, and Alana Barragán-Scott, the Department of Revenue's deputy director and general counsel. Humphrey and Wickerham are recent recipients of the Patriot Award, which recognizes employers who are supportive of employees in the National Guard and Reserve.
JEFFERSON CITY – Two officials with the Missouri Department of Revenue recently received national recognition for supporting employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve.
Nick Humphrey, administrator of the department's Criminal Investigation Bureau, and David Wickerham, special agent in charge of the bureau's Kansas City field office, received the Patriot Award from the National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The ESGR is a U.S. Department of Defense organization that encourages employers to support and value the service of their employees who are also members of the Guard and Reserve.
"Nick and David are two examples of the extraordinary employees we are lucky to have at the Department of Revenue," said Karen King Mitchell, the department's director. "Their willingness to go above and beyond what's required of them in helping our men and women in the Guard and Reserve demonstrates their true commitment to our department, state and country."
Humphrey, of Jefferson City, has been with the Department of Revenue for about a year. He previously served with the Missouri Water Patrol for 13 years.
Wickerham, of Kansas City, has been with the department for nine years and has been special agent in charge of the Kansas City field office since September of 2003.
Humphrey and Wickerham were nominated for the award by Special Agent Mike Fryer of the Criminal Investigation Bureau's Kansas City field office. Fryer is also a Master at Arms Senior Chief Petty Officer with the Navy Reserve. He is a member of the Maritime Expeditionary Security Detachment 622, which is based in Tulsa, OK. He was an active member of the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 1988, and has been in the Navy Reserve since that time.
"Nick and David have always been very flexible in dealing with any conflicts between my work schedule and responsibilities with the Reserve," Fryer said. "It's great bosses like these that make it possible for people like me to serve our country."
The combined total of National Guard members and Reserve forces comprises nearly 50 percent of America's available military manpower.


text:
Methodist Hospitals donates supplies to adult rehab center - December 26, 2013
Courtesy of the Times
GARY | Methodist Hospitals donated a one year's supply of daily living necessities to support The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center.
The supplies included razors, shaving gel, lotion, deodorant, toothbrush and paste, slippers, combs, soap and shampoo – many items people take for granted.
"We are proud to be able to support The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center in Gary, as this program is essential to the community," said Dr. Michael Davenport, president and interim CEO of Methodist Hospitals.
The ARC Center in Gary is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program which provides spiritual, social, and emotional assistance for men who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves.
The facility, run by Capts. Robb and Lynn Buttrey, offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy, all in a clean, wholesome environment. The physical and spiritual care that program participants receive prepares them to re-enter society and return to gainful employment.
Many of those who have been rehabilitated are reunited with their families and resume a normal life. Every potential participant undergoes a comprehensive intake interview to ensure the ARC program is the best possible match for them.
If the interview process determines it is not a good match, every effort is made to refer the individual to a program that will fit their particular needs. A long-term commitment of at least six months is required so patterns of poor decision-making can be broken and replaced with positive life choices changes that will help them become productive citizens.


text:
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 10th Jan 2006 15:26 UTC
AMD has released its first dual-core Athlon 64 FX processor, the FX-60. The Reg puts it through its paces, and concludes: "AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 is the best consumer processor AMD has ever produced. With effectively a pair of FX-55s sat in the same socket, sharing an efficient memory controller, it's close enough to FX-57 in single-threaded apps that the multi-threaded advantage makes that slender gap moot. Targetted at the well-heeled enthusiast, the new dual-core processor should be a shoo-in for those with FX-57s already, and those with the required readies to drop on the latest and greatest."
Thread beginning with comment 84071
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
RE: @bluarash
by Smartpatrol on Tue 10th Jan 2006 19:31 in reply to "@bluarash"
Strange. Me wonders why FPS games are such big moneymakers. (Half-Life, Doom, Battlefield, etc.)
Stupid game makers. Nobody buys these things. </sarcasm>
What he is saying is FPS isn't everything there are 5 Million subscribers that play World of Warcraft a MMORPG. You do not need a $1000 Dual Core processor in order to play WoW. You do need the latest and greatest CPU/Video Card combo with 8 gigs of RAM and a Terabyte raid if you want to look cool to all your friends running Quake 4 at 200 FPS. I am happy with my sub $1000 Machine that runs Quake 4 at 50 FPS.
RE: @bluarash
by Get a Life on Tue 10th Jan 2006 20:54 in reply to "@bluarash"