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I was sitting there during BP last night, and Jonny Gome strolled by me. I have had this question on my mind about an ever growing urban legend concerning Jonny, so I asked him about that faithful at-bat in Pittsburgh last Sunday.
According to the legend, Jonny was up to bat and had tossed off about 14 pitches, when he banged his bat end on the plate to see if he might have cracked it on the prior foul ball. The Pittsburgh catcher, Ryan Doumit said, "It doesn't sound cracked."
To which Jonny was quoted to have said, "Yeah, but it must be bad, it has only gotten me foul balls." So Gomes went back to the bench area and got another bat to continue his at-bat.
And with the next swing, Jonny connected on a fastball and deposited it all the way into Shawn Riggans glove in the Rays Bullpen for a pinch-hit homer.
"Yeah, I said that." quoted Gomes, " I also told him when I got back to the plate that the other bat was just out of luck and this one felt like magic". Gotta love the Rays cult hero Jonny Gomes.
Trivia Fact of the Night:
On January 21, 1953, Joe Dimaggio was passed over by the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In fact, it was not until 1955, his third year, that he was voted into the Hall.
Can Tampa Bay fans finally believe that Edwin Jackson can pitch in this league. Will you admit, that at 5-6, Jackson is starting to pitch the best stuff of his career. That he is starting to live up to the expectations of the Rays' faithful and putting the Rays in position to win in his starts.
All the above is true, Jackson has 10 quality starts this year out of his 15 starts. That is a pretty telling fact there. That means that by he has been pitching actually pretty good most of the season.
By comparison, James Shields and Matt Garza only have 9 quality starts each. Jackson has been doing all this with only 2.67 runs per start in support of his pitching. That figure is the lowest on the Rays staff.
Carlos Pena was in a bit of a zone last night, Pena went 2-4 with 5 RBI's today against the Royals. Carlos hit a Sacrifice Fly to the warning track inright during the 1st inning to put the Rays up 2-0. But that blast was only the beginnig for Carlos.
In the 3rd inning, Pena hit another Sacrifice Fly to right to score B J Upton and put the Rays up 4-0. But, in the 5th inning, with Carl Crawford and Upton aboard, Carlos connected on a 3-run homer that bounced off the front of the facing of the centerfield restaurant to put his stamp on this game. It was Carlos's first homer since June 3rd, in Boston.
Carl Crawford now needs only 1 stolen base to hit 300 for his career. In hitting that mark, he will be only the 9th player since 1900 to get 300 before his 27th birthday. Crawford stole one base today and went 3-5 today with 2 RBI's.
Crawford hit a 2- RBI single to right in the 8th inning to score Jonny Gomes and Reid Brignac. Carl also scored 3 runs to give him 59 runs scored, which puts him in 5th in the AL in that category.
The much anticipated arrival and MLB debut of Reid Brigniac got off to a rough start as he went 0-3 today at the plate. Brignac walked in the 8th inning and was driven home by Crawford's single to record his first run scored in the league.
Reid performed great at the shortstop position, taking several hot plays, and helping turn a 1-6-3 and a 3-6-1- double play in the game. He was composed and had great at-bats in his first action for the Rays.
The Rays are the first team since 1900 to have the best record in the league at this point in the seasno after having the worst record in baseball the prior year.
Only the 1967 Chicago Cubs have had a better record later than the 4th of July. The Cubs did not hit that number until July 24th 1967.
The Rays are a franchise best 21 games over .500, and with their 53 wins, are the best team in baseball this year. The Ray's 53 wins also makes them the best team turnaround by the All-star break in the history of the league. The previous mark was 51 wins by the 1969 Washington Senators and the 2001 Cubs.
The Rays are on pace to win 100 games this season, only the 1999 Arizona Diamondbacks, and the 1903 NY Giants have had a better win differential.
The Rays currently entertain a 3-game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the AL East. The last time the AL East was led by someone other than the Soxs' or the Yankees at this point in the year, was the 1997, when the Baltimore Orioles on Sept 25th, had a 4-game lead in the division.
According to Elias Sports Bureau, the Rays two sweeps at home over the Red Sox is the first time in MLB history that a team has swept a World Series winner at home the next season.
I know people have been wondering why tomorrow's game is still listed at 7:10, even with the Loverboy concert.
Well, the game is being broadcast on Fox TV and under contract, the game has to have a 7:10 first pitch for the broadcast. So what, we will still all rock out and have a great time supporting our Rays.
Be sure to come on out and see Loverboy. They were my first rock concert I ever attended in the old Bayfront Center. Back then both Mike Reno and I had more hair, and a huge crowd of women were the majority of the concert goers' that night. But I suspect, now the guys will also be rocking out tonight to the band's many hits.
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OK so in most families I know the DAD always has time to himself whether it be , golf, poker, gym, sport, night out at the pub with the blokes, fishing, whatever it is it seems that us woman are always keen for the dads to have time out for themselves. yeah OK they deserve it they work hard bring home the money- BUT we work too, being a mother and wife is 24/7 work, very rarely do I have time to myself sometimes I just want to have a shower ALONE, and without hearing "mum, mum, mum, mum" don't get me wrong I LOVE MY KIDS TO BITS but not being able to conduct bowel movements in private sometimes takes its toll.
BUT in saying that when people do offer to "give me time" I decline because it make me feel selfish.
But then you come across problems, well we want to spend family time together, we want to spend time with daddy cause he has been at work so where and when do you "take your time?"
I'm lucky at the moment being an expat I have a maid whom Buddha LOVES so I can occasionally leave him with her to run errands most of the time - not exactly time for myself.
So take a read:
Close your eyes for a second, and when you open them, read the words on the next line.
Now imagine yourself taking one. For readers unfamiliar with this concept, a day for yourself is defined as a series of uninterrupted hours during which you relax, read, take a yoga class, see a friend, or skip through a wheat field in slow motion, if that's what makes you feel good. What's more, you do this without regard to anyone else's opinion, hunger level, need to be at the speech therapist, feelings of abandonment, or your daughter's desire for you to help get the yellow rubber mini dress on one of those teeny-tiny Polly Pocket dolls RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND!!
Okay, so what is the primary feeling you're having at the thought of that day just for yourself? Is it:
a) Guilt
b) Trepidation or outright worry
c) Righteous entitlement, because, dagnabit, you deserve some downtime
d) Shock at that pig flying by
e) All of the above
b) Trepidation or outright worry
c) Righteous entitlement, because, dagnabit, you deserve some downtime
d) Shock at that pig flying by
e) All of the above
We all know we should take a "me" day (or at least some "me" time) every so often, and we know we'd feel less addled and overwhelmed if we did. Says Emily Bender, a certified holistic nutrition consultant from Fairfax, CA, and mom of a 5-year-old, "Not only was I calmer after I went to a weekend retreat, but being away gave me a lot of clarity about what my needs are and how I parent. It freed up a colossal amount of mental space so I could see things better."
There are myriad reasons, however, that we can't or don't take a day. Some moms believe that the whole machinery of the house would screech to a halt if they were incommunicado for that long, while others don't fully trust their partner to actually engage with the children instead of planting them in front of the TV while noodling around on Facebook. If you work outside the home, you may already feel sad that you don't see your kids enough. And, of course, many single parents have added logistical and financial obstacles that prevent them from getting alone time.
But there are some deeper reasons many of us don't take a hiatus. Melissa Leffel, a teacher and mom of two in Fredonia, NY, has never taken a real day off. She says it makes her feel selfish to leave her own kids, or her students. "It's a sense that I'm not being responsible," she says. "When I want a day off, it's usually about wanting space, or to be able to sleep until nine. It's about wanting back things that I used to have before I had kids and maybe didn't realize what it would feel like not to have anymore." The thought of wishing away your family (a notion that most moms have had, at least fleetingly, at some point) feels ungrateful and somehow reckless.
Nonetheless, Leffel's sentiments are echoed in tot lots and middle school PTAs across the country. "Nobody wants to think of themselves as selfish," says licensed psychologist Ann Dunnewold, Ph.D., author of Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box and a mom of two in Dallas. "They think, Time for me detracts from time with them. How could I not put my kids first all the time? If I don't, I'm a bad mom." By this all-or-nothing thinking, says Dunnewold, a "good" mom should always want to be with her children, and what's more, enjoy every (sometimes tedious or aggravating) second of it, regardless of her own needs. Any other scenario is a sign that you're not worthy of the good fortune the heavens have bestowed upon you in blessing you with such a lovely family.
To that, Parenting says poo. Let's help you shelve those unrealistic expectations of yourself and go get a manicure (or take a walk or go to the mall or just sleep!). Because that old chestnut is spot-on: If mama isn't happy, ain't nobody happy.
Time-off obstacles, overcome!
Below, some of the big reasons moms hesitate to pull a temporary disappearing act -- and permission to do it anyway.
"I'm okay. I don't really need a day off." All moms need days off occasionally, and you might not realize that you're at the end of your rope until you find yourself dangling over a precipice. "Everyone is like a pitcher of water. If you keep pouring it out -- taking care of the children, pets, bills, your mother-in-law -- without filling it up again, you'll be running on empty," says Dunnewold. "Remember: You're doing a good thing for your kids if you do something for you."
"The kids will suffer if I leave them for that long." That would be true if you vanished off the face of the earth, never to return; we're talking one day (or half a day, if that's all you can swing). Your children may be upset when you actually say goodbye, but they'll get over it with ego-crushing speed. "We think that things will fall apart or something bad will happen if we leave," says Dunnewold. "But ask yourself, is getting your nails done or having lunch with your friend really going to wreck your kid?" Says Gina Osher, a mom of 2-year-old twins in Los Angeles, "I tell myself it's really good for my kids to be with other people, so it's not all about Mommy."
"My husband/babysitter won't keep her in her routine." Even if you write it all down for your partner or caregiver, there's always the chance that naps will be late or nonexistent, or that your child will not get the afternoon snack that keeps her from becoming a monster by dinnertime. But is it really such a disaster if it happens once in a while? Kate Miller, a mom in Providence, RI, has learned to let this stuff go on her weekly day off, when her husband has guys' day with their two sons. "So he lets them watch too much TV, and he doesn't wash their hair properly, in my opinion," says Miller. "It's fine. Everybody's alive." Besides, whoever's left in charge will learn firsthand why that snack and nap are critical -- and deal with the consequences. (The key here is to stay out long enough that you miss the meltdown, which may not even happen.) "This is less anxiety about the child than it is anxiety about control," says Dunnewold. Let it go.
"I work all day, so I already spend so much time apart from them." This is a toughie, but working at an outside job still doesn't give you all you need to feel human. Besides, working brings home the bacon, which is another form of caring for your children. "If you're the type to feel guilty about this, maybe you should feel guilty if you don't take the day off," suggests Miller. "You're not letting your kids see their mom in a good state. They don't get to experience you when you're rested."
"I stay home and my husband works hard all week, so I feel bad taking a day to myself." Well, you work hard all week, too, if you're taking care of kids -- some would say harder, given the zillions of details you keep track of and all the needs you must satisfy. "There are labor laws in this country," Dunnewold points out, and you can decide that they apply to you, too. For every eight hours you work, you're entitled to a half-hour lunch and two 20-minute breaks. If you're a stay-at-home mom with no help, you work 16 hours a day. That means you have 14 hours a week coming to you. If you take even half of that you're still not slacking off. Raising children is a valuable contribution to the world; you should be rewarded for that.
"I'd feel better if I used time alone to take care of things that are stressing me out." Okay, but use some of it for fun. If you have three hours off, be constructive during only one of them. And then keep reminding yourself: You will be a better mother, on all levels, if you tend to yourself.
Create free periods
You might find an hour or two while your kid's in a karate class, at a drop-off play date (return the favor to the mom-on-duty next time), or even during a kid movie you don't want to sit through, if your child's with an old-enough friend -- just set them in their seats with snacks, and sit right outside the theater doors...to read or knit or play Minesweeper.
"If I have to do something, like go to the dentist, I will try to add on one frivolous thing, like getting my nails done." -- Gina Osher
"I get up, get dressed for work, and don't tell anyone that I'm not going to the office. I work out, see a movie, and I'm home by dinnertime. And I don't feel guilty at all." -- Nancy Smith, Parenting staffer
"I take the dog for 'a long walk,' but I actually walk over to my sister's, where I sit and have coffee and chat." -- Lisa Bain, Parenting staffer
Signs you NEED a day away
1. The nail-polish remover is just where you left it: on the refrigerator door with the salad dressing.
2. You look forward to your annual Pap smear because at least you'll be able to lie down in a quiet place with no children nearby.
3. You hear your big kid warning your little kid, "Dude, steer clear. She's got that crazy-lady look."
4. Sometimes when you pull into your driveway, you don't really want to get out of the car.
5. Your unsympathetic, ass-in-chair-style boss gently suggested that you take one.
How to stop "checking in"
1. Get your nails done -- it's hard to use a cell phone with freshly painted nails.
2. "Forget" your phone in the car glove compartment.
3. Consider the fact that your husband might resent it when you check in and be insulted that you don't have confidence in him.
4. Realize that he might have questions ("Where are the razor blades? We're doing an art project") that could stress you out.
5. Give your cell to a friend to hold, and confiscate hers.
Stephanie Dolgoff is Parenting's editor-at-large.


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Congressman Joe Kennedy is off to a fast start on Capitol Hill, impressing insiders there with his low-key demeanor and his ability to get along.
In an MSNBC profile, Kennedy stated that while aware of his family's amazing political record, he has to achieve success on his own.
"This is gotta be on my own," says Kennedy, a former state prosecutor and Peace Corps volunteer. "People have got to get to know me, they gotta get to know who I am, what I stand for, what my values are. And I recognize that takes time."
Respect, he says, is something that must be earned. "That just isn't something that's going to be given to you," he says. "It's something you gotta go earn."
Low key and self deprecating, he talked openly about getting lost in the vast Capitol building which happens to most freshmen.
"It's kind of that freshman hazing ritual where nobody really will tell you where you are,It was actually yesterday where I made it over from my office through the underground tunnels and actually popped up where I thought I was going to pop up in the Capitol. First time. I was very proud of myself."
He still gives others goose bumps because of the family history. "It was extra special for me to sit with a Kennedy at a presidential swearing-in," said Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., another freshman.
"But he's one of the most modest, humble individuals you'll ever meet," Swalwell continued. "He stands on his own two feet. That's what's important. He would be in Congress regardless of what his name is ... He's demonstrated nothing but a willingness to do the grunt work like the rest of us."
He knows he has to keep his head down and work hard. He's still going to have to prove it," says constituent Deb Batog "That just isn't something that's going to be given to you,it's something you gotta go earn can he create his own legacy? Nobody knows."
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Sarah from Cinesnark is all about the Loki love. I like Loki as a character, a lot, and he is a great character (with amazing costumes) in The Avengers, but it's not like I want to walk around holding hands with Loki or anything. Tom Hiddleston on the other hand...
I had no idea.
My friend Teri who works for HBO Canada and Family Channel has interviewed him several times before. When we were on the junket in LA this weekend she warned me but I was too focused on RDJ to pay attention. Which is why I walked into Tom Hiddleston's room for our interview like it was just an interview. And there he was, all hot and slouchy in a director's chair in great fitting black pants with a great fitting t-shirt and a great fitting leather jacket, ginger blonde with warm healthy skin, all lanky and limbs and elegant and comfortable and there's that English accent and, well, I don't actually remember anymore what we talked about except that he's pretty passionate about Loki and his pain and cares a lot about his work and tends to give really elaborate answers. Oh and a firm handshake. When Teri asked me what I thought of him afterwards, the first thing I mentioned was the handshake and then, "he doesn't have shifty eyes" to which she replied, "intense stare, right", and yes, that's exactly right: he speaks to you as if he's saying something he's never said before which might be why I was incapable of retaining it.
The Hiddleston you see in pictures will never compare to what he is in person. In pictures I don't get it either; in person it's CRAZY. Also, I mean I've seen Thor, I know, in theory, but looking, just how tall he is but you don't, like, appreciate it cognitively until it's right there in front of you and his legs are stretched out almost touching yours in a wide space.
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When EA first began winding up the gears on the Medal of Honor Warfighter PR machine, the company wanted to highlight the game's realism. That's nothing new for the first-person shooter genre, and especially not the military-focused subgenre, but EA took it a step further than most publishers had at any point previous. If you were to visit the official site for Medal of Honor Warfighter at the time of the game's October 23 release you would have noticed that alongside the standard lists of game features and screeenshots, EA had included links to the websites of the real world companies who manufacture the weapons found in the game. Ostensibly the idea was that players would enjoy shooting virtual insurgents with a given weapon so much that they'd be unable to resist the temptation to rush out and buy a .50cal anti-material rifle of their own.
That's a pretty ballsy marketing scheme, no matter how you look at it, but in the wake of the tragedy that befall Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, it becomes undeniably macabre. While EA didn't immediately realize how this marketing effort would look in that light, the Internet masses (specifically the fine people over at The Gameological Society) called the company out, and EA was quick to claim that it had effectively forgotten about the links — no surprise given the financial and critical failure of Warfighter — but then removed them post-haste. Now a visit to the Warfighter site will only include overt advertising links to Zero Dark Thirty, a film based on the events of the SEAL raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound that resulted in the death of the terrorist leader. An in-game map pack based on the film may be a baffling promotional tie-in, but it's certainly less chilling than efforts to boost sales of military weaponry via a game that is arguably more popular among teenagers than it is discerning adults.
Despite EA's efforts to strike its ill-advised marketing efforts from historical record, the Internet never forgets and those who look hard enough will still find remnants of the campaign. As the New York Times points out, part of this effort included EA filming a promotional video with arms designer/manufacturer Magpul which is still readily available on YouTube. The video, which clocks in at just a bit over three minutes, is mostly a behind-the-scenes look at a promotional photoshoot for Medal of Honor Warfighter, but it's quite apparent from the lingering shots focused on assault rifles and their accessories that the footage (and resulting promotional photos) could quite accurately be described as "gun porn."
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Best Hammocks 2012
I'm a rope hammock girl. Growing up, I knew it was summer when my mom hung up our LL Bean hammock in the side yard. I have a friend that swears by string hammocks; she buys them off the streets of Brazil when she goes home to visit family. Rope, string or fabric, small or large, hammocks can instantly help create an escape at home. Here are our current favorites. Be sure to include your best finds in the comments below.
1. Cotton Brazilian Hammock, $116 from Novica: each end features rows of macramé, crocheted by hand by Brazil's Hammock Artisans of Ceará.
2. Organic Cotton Hammock, £53 from La Siesta: handmade in Brazil from organic cotton, with spreader bars from certified forests.
3. Tayrona Hammock, $50 from Anthropologie: striped cotton sling available in 3 colors.
4. Cotton Fabric Hammock, $157 from Novica: finished by hand with lavish crocheted by Brazil's Hammock Artisans of Ceará.
5. Cotton Hammock, $103 from Novica: hand woven by Maya artists of the Yucatan.
6. Queen Hammock, $160 from Yellow Leaf: crafted by traditional weavers in Thailand from yarn that is mold and mildew resistant.
7. Lazy Hammock, $120 from By The Sea: organic cotton and hand crocheted in Mexico.
8. Handwoven Hammock, $80 from Veronica Colindres: hand woven cotton by a family in Nicaraguan.
9. Soft Weave Hammock, $229 from Hatteras Hammocks: woven from all weather acrylic fabric that's stain, rot, mold and mildew resistant. Fabric is filled with a 1 inch layer of polyester fiberfill batting. Wood is harvested from managed forests.
10. Caribbean Rope Hammock, $79 from KW Hamptons: hand woven from soft spun polyester ropes and available in 10 colors.
• Creating an Escape at Home: Hammocks
• Cheap Escape: Sleeping in Hammocks
• Best Hammocks of 2009
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Feature models are a popular formalism for managing variability in software product lines (SPLs). Realistic SPLs involve the modeling of a large number of features to comprehensively represent different viewpoints, sub-systems or concerns of the software system. To manage complexity, there is a need to separate, inter-relate and compose several feature models while automating the reasoning on their compositions -- from validity checks to configuration process. We propose a Domain-Specific Language (DSL) that is dedicated to the management of feature models and that complements existing tool support.
The DSL, called FAMILIAR (for FeAture Model scrIpt Language for manIpulation and Automatic Reasoning), is an executable language that supports manipulating and reasoning about feature models. FAMILIAR is developed in Java language using Xtext, a framework for development of DSLs. Off-the-shelf SAT solvers (i.e., SAT4J) and BDD library (i.e., JavaBDD) are internally used to perform FAMILIAR operations.
We provide an Eclipse text editor and an interpreter that executes the various scripts. The interpreter can be used in an interactive mode. We provide multiple notations for specifying feature models ( SPLOT, GUIDSL/FeatureIDE, a subset of TVL, etc.) The integration of the language to the FeatureIDE environment has been done to support experimentation, e.g., all graphical edits are synchronized with variables environment and all interactive commands are synchronized with the graphical editors.
Have a look at the screencasts that demonstrate FAMILIAR in the Eclipse/FeatureIDE environment.
NEWS: FAMILIAR will be in Belgium for VaMoS 2011 (tool demonstration) and in Taiwan for SAC 2011 (formal presentation).
FAMILIAR is under constant development and the current website is regularly updated.
Learning FAMILIAR
- Reference manual ;
- Some FAMILIAR scripts examples ;
- A comprehensive tutorial ;
Other projects
- [ Managing Variability in Workflow]
- [ Merge Operators for Feature Models]
- [ Homogeneous Feature Modeling (HFM)]
Persons involved in the development of FAMILIAR are (in alphabetical order):
- Mathieu Acher (University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France)
- Foudil Bendjabeur (University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France)
- Philippe Collet (University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France)
- Robert France (Colorado State University, USA)
- Philippe Lahire (University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France)
- Charles Vanbeneden (University of Namur, Belgium)
Do not hesitate to contact us in case of questions or other requests.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Philippe Lahire, Sabine Moisan, and Jean-Paul Rigault. Modeling Variability from Requirements to Runtime
In Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems (ICECCS) AR=31%. IEEE Computer Society, April 2011. [ bib]
In software product line (SPL) engineering, a software configuration can be obtained through a valid selection of features represented in a feature model (FM). With a strong separation between requirements and reusable components and a deep impact of high level choices on technical parts, determining and configuring an well-adapted software configuration is a long, cumbersome and error-prone activity. This paper presents a modeling process in which variability sources are separated in different FMs and inter-related by propositional constraints while consistency checking and propagation of variability choices are automated. We show how the variability requirements can be expressed and then refined at design time so that the set of valid software configurations to be considered at runtime may be highly reduced. Software tools support the approach and some experimentations on a video surveillance SPL are also reported.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Philippe Lahire, and Robert France. Managing Feature Models with FAMILIAR: a Demonstration of the Language and its Tool Support.
In Fifth International Workshop on Variability Modelling of Software-intensive Systems (VaMoS) AR=55%, ACM, Belgium, 27-29 january 2011 [ bib]
Developing software product lines involves modeling a large number of features, usually using feature models, that represent different viewpoints, sub-systems or concerns of the software system. To manage complexity on a large scale, there is a need to separate, relate and compose several feature models while automating the reasoning on their compositions. This demonstration gives an overview of a Domain-Specific Language, FAMILIAR, that is dedicated to the management of feature models. Its comprehensive programming environment, based on Eclipse, is also described. It complements existing tool support (i.e., FeatureIDE).
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Philippe Lahire, and Robert France. A Domain-Specific Language for Managing Feature Models
In Symposium on Applied Computing (SAC), Programming Languages Track (AR=33%) ACM, Taiwan, 21-25 march 2011 [ bib]
Feature models are a popular formalism for managing variability in software product lines (SPLs). In practice, developing an SPL can involve modeling a large number of features representing different viewpoints, sub-systems or concerns of the software system. To manage complexity, there is a need to separate, relate and compose several feature models while automating the reasoning on their compositions in order to enable rigorous SPL validation and configuration. In this paper, we propose a Domain-Specific Language (DSL) that is dedicated to the management of feature models and that complements existing tool support. Rationale for this language is discussed and its main constructs are presented through examples. We show how the DSL can be used to realize a non trivial scenario in which multiple SPLs are managed.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Philippe Lahire, and Robert France. Managing Multiple Software Product Lines Using Merging Techniques
Technical report, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, I3S CNRS, Sophia Antipolis, France, May 2010. [ bib] | [ .pdf]
A growing number of organizations produce and maintain multiple Software Product Lines (SPLs) or design software products that utilize features in SPLs maintained by competing suppliers. Manually building monolithic Feature Models (FMs) to help manage features described across different SPLs is error-prone and tedious and the resulting FMs can be difficult to understand and use. In this paper we propose a compositional approach to managing multiple SPLs that involves automatically merging FMs defined across the SPLs. We illustrate how the approach can be used to create FMs that support selection of products from among sets of competing products provided by different companies or suppliers. The merging techniques can also manage features from different SPLs which are then combined to form products. We show that the proposed approach results in more compact FMs, and we provide some empirical results on the complexity and scalability of the composition operators used in the approach.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Philippe Lahire, and Robert France. Managing Variability in Workflow with Feature Model Composition Operators
In 9th International Conference on Software Composition AR=28%, volume LNCS, page 16. Springer, June 2010. [ bib]
In grid-based scientific applications, building a workflow essentially involves composing parameterized services describing families of services and then configuring the resulting workflow product line. In domains (e.g., medical imaging) in which many different kinds of highly parameterized services exist, there is a strong need to manage variabilities so that scientists can more easily configure and compose services with consistency guarantees. In this paper, we propose an approach in which variable points in services are described with several separate feature models, so that families of workflow can be defined as compositions of feature models. A compositional technique then allows reasoning about the compatibility between connected services to ensure consistency of an entire workflow, while supporting automatic propagation of variability choices when configuring services.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Philippe Lahire, and Robert France. Comparing Approaches to Implement Feature Model Composition
In 6th European Conference on Modelling Foundations and Applications (ECMFA) AR=31%, volume LNCS, page 16. Springer, June 2010. [ bib]
The use of Feature Models (FMs) to define the valid combinations of features in Software Product Lines (SPL) is becoming commonplace. To enhance the scalability of FMs, support for composing FMs describing different SPL aspects is needed. Some composition operators, with interesting property preservation capabilities, have already been defined but a comprehensive and efficient implementation is still to be proposed. In this paper, we systematically compare strengths and weaknesses of different implementation approaches. The study provides some evidence that using generic model composition frameworks are not helping much in the realization, whereas a specific solution is finally necessary and clearly stands out by its qualities.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Philippe Lahire, and Robert France. Composing Feature Models
In 2nd International Conference on Software Language Engineering (SLE'09) AR=19%, LNCS, page 20. LNCS, October 2009. [ bib] | [ .pdf]
Feature modeling is a widely used technique in Software Product Line development. Feature models allow stakeholders to describe domain concepts in terms of commonalities and differences within a family of software systems. Developing a complex monolithic feature model can require significant effort and restrict the reusability of a set of features already modeled. We advocate using modeling techniques that support separating and composing concerns to better manage the complexity of developing large feature models. In this paper, we propose a set of composition operators dedicated to feature models. These composition operators enable the development of large feature models by composing smaller feature models which address well-defined concerns. The operators are notably distinguished by their documented capabilities to preserve some significant properties.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Collet, Franck Fleurey, Philippe Lahire, Sabine Moisan, and Jean-Paul Rigault. Modeling Context and Dynamic Adaptations with Feature Models
In 4th International Workshop firstname.lastname@example.com at Models 2009 (MRT'09), page 10, October 2009. [ bib] | [ .pdf]
Self-adaptive and dynamic systems adapt their behavior according to the context of execution. The contextual information exhibits multiple variability factors which induce many possible configurations of the software system at runtime. The challenge is to specify the adaptation rules that can link the dynamic variability of the context with the possible variants of the system. Our work investigates the systematic use of feature models for modeling the context and the software variants, together with their inter relations, as a way to configure the adaptive system with respect to a particular context. A case study in the domain of video surveillance systems is used to illustrate the approach.
Mathieu Acher, Philippe Lahire, Sabine Moisan, and Jean-Paul Rigault. Tackling High Variability in Video Surveillance Systems through a Model Transformation Approach
In Proceedings of the 2009 international workshop on Modeling in software engineering at ICSE 2009 (MiSE'09) AR=44%. IEEE Computer Society, May 2009. [ bib] | [ .pdf]
This work explores how model-driven engineering techniques can support the configuration of systems in domains presenting multiple variability factors. Video surveillance is a good candidate for which we have an extensive experience. Ultimately, we wish to automatically generate a software component assembly from an application specification, using model to model transformations. The challenge is to cope with variability both at the specification and at the implementation levels. Our approach advocates a clear separation of concerns. More precisely, we propose two feature models, one for task specification and the other for software components. The first model can be transformed into one or several valid component configurations through step-wise specialization. This paper outlines our approach, focusing on the two feature models and their relations. We particularly insist on variability and constraint modeling in order to achieve the mapping from domain variability to software variability through model transformations.
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From Kathy Sher, Deputy Director of External Affairs
On the day after the passing of our beloved Governor William Donald Schaefer, how could I not reflect on how he impacted all of us who work at the Aquarium?
If it was not for his vision, constant quest for excellence and unyielding demands for "doing the best you can," I'm not sure our great Aquarium would have been built.
I began my career at the Aquarium while Governor Schaefer was mayor of Baltimore. I could tell stories for hours, but thought I'd share just a few favorites today.
It was the delayed opening that led to his infamous dip in the seal pool, the second memory I'd like to share. As director of marketing at the time, I worked closely with the mayor's public relations team, who loved the idea of a stunt to help explain the delayed opening, but worried that Ike the gray seal might charge our dear mayor, or worse, bite him. I was standing right by the seal pool when Mr. Schaefer jumped into the water with a mermaid and with Ike the gray seal glowering nearby. It turned out that poor Ike was so startled by the hundreds of cameras and media people, the gorgeous mermaid on a rock in his pool and the plunging mayor, that he swam to the edge of the pool and never moved from the spot.
There is just one final memory that I cannot resist. When the building opened on that glorious August 8, then-Mayor Schaefer received a true set of keys to the building. Of course, none of us ever expected that he would use them or visit when the building wasn't open to the public. We were so surprised when, one summer night, the mayor, wanting to take his own private tour to see his favorite exhibit (the Coral Reef), used his key, opened the doors and peacefully strolled the site that he had envisioned years before the Aquarium was ever built.
William Donald hadn't made many trips down to the Aquarium in recent years, but he still had his keys and was always welcome.
William Donald Schaefer, we at the Aquarium owe you a huge debt of gratitude for your vision–a priceless gift to Baltimore City. As our staff and volunteers come together to celebrate 30 years in the Inner Harbor this year, it is bittersweet to reflect on your life and legacy as a part of our celebration. Today, we tip our hats to you, our beloved Mayor Schaefer.
The video below was created last fall as we kicked off our 30th anniversary celebration. You'll see that you can't celebrate 30 years of the Aquarium without celebrating William Donald Schaefer. It's because of his dedication that we have 30 great years to celebrate.


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Camping World to Sponsor Sprint Cup Series
Partnering with the nation's largest retailer of recreational vehicles, New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials announced today that Camping World will be the title sponsor of the track's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, July 14. The Camping World RV Sales 301 is one of the two largest sporting events in New England, both hosted by the one-mile oval. The sponsorship is a two-year agreement.
Combining the avid support of race fans who camp at NASCAR events with its far-reaching dealership network and nation's largest online camping store, Camping World continues to market its brand as the strongest in the RV business. With more than 75 locations nationwide and offering over 8,000 products and accessories, Camping World is the brand of choice for NASCAR fans and other recreational enthusiasts. Camping World has been the title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series since 2009 and was the previous title sponsor of four races at NHMS, including three NASCAR Nationwide Series races from 2007 - 2009 and the 2008 Camping World Truck Series race.
For the past six years, NHMS has been the host site for Camping World's large display and accessories retail store which is located next to the infield tunnel during both NASCAR event weekends.
"This is a natural, tailor-made partnership," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager at NHMS. "We have one of the strongest RV camping bases of any NASCAR track, located in a major market (Boston DMA) and a strong platform to help market the Camping World brand and its products. They have had a strong presence here at our track for many years and I am appreciative that Marcus (Lemonis) has chosen our facility to move up to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with their marketing plans."
Camping World plans to use the sponsorship to strengthen its market share and relationship with the racing community.
"Camping World is involved with NASCAR on multiple levels and expanding our sponsorship to the Sprint Cup Series seems like the next logical step," said Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World and star of CNBC Prime's "The Profit." "RVing is a huge part of the racing experience. We believe joining the New Hampshire Motor Speedway family will strengthen our relationship with the racing community."
The green flag for the Camping World RV Sales 301 is set for 1 p.m. on July 14 and will be live on TNT and PRN.


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Hey there, I'd really love to trade my two Weekend 2 tickets and camping pass for weekend 1 tickets. I'd be willing to throw in some extra money to help make this deal happen. Please message me- firstname.lastname@example.com
Hey there, I'd really love to trade my two Weekend 2 tickets and camping pass for weekend 1 tickets. I'd be willing to throw in some extra money to help make this deal happen. Please message me- email@example.com
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Hi, all my friends are going to weekend 1 and I have a Weekend 2 pass. I'd like to trade it for a Weekend 1 pass. Ive never been to Coachella before and this is a disappointing way to get started. Anyone wanna help me out?
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pm me if you can help out
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I live in socal (909) and am a coachella veteran. I also switched last year and I had no problems. Message me if you are interested.
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Two Weekend 2 passes AND a car parking pass
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There are other people in our party that have tickets for weekend 2 that are willing to swap as well, so if you have a large party (up to six people total) and you want to do a full group swap we can make that work too I'm sure. If you want to do a full group swap, we have another car parking pass that we would be willing to trade. Really want to make this happen without anyone being cheated so I'm willing to provide whatever proof of purchase you need to make this a clean swap. Feel free to email me: email@example.com.
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I've got one ticket plus shuttle service for weekend 2. All I need is GE ticket for 1st weekend. Keep the camping, sell it. Let me know if that's amenable. email@example.com or text me at 646-824-3566
Hey everyone, I have one weekend two ticket with a car camping pass and I'm looking to trade it for weekend one! Please message me if you are interested! I live in the Santa Clarita Valley but travel to LA frequently.
I have a weekend 2 GA + Car Camping that I am really looking to trade for weekend ! GA + Car Camping. Email me at email@example.com or by phone (949) 310-5229. I know how you feel. ALL of my friends have weekend one
3 Weekend 2 Passes + Camping Pass willing to trade for Weekend 1.
Also 2 weekend 2 shuttle passes willing to sell. Deadline on shuttle is 2/12 I think.
My friend offered me a photography gig for April 20th so I'd much rather do week one with my crew.
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I live in socal 909.
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Domenik Hixon, WR, Giants
We don't know a whole lot about who is going to get the most looks from Eli Manning. We do know Hakeem Nicks' knee injury is bad, real bad. Giants coach Tom Coughlin: "How much concern can I show you?" Yeah, those aren't encouraging words. Yes, there's Victor Cruz and now Ramses Barden and Martellus Bennett in the picture, but with the way Eli's slinging the ball around, there's enough for everyone right now. Last week: 6 receptions, 114 yardsThis week: vs. Browns
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In terms of wins and losses, Jeff Campbell has been the most successful coach at Cal State Northridge over the past eight years. Campbell has posted 162 wins (over 20 wins per season) since the 2003 season which is quite an accomplishment considering the Matadors play in the toughest men's volleyball conference in the country. He heads into his 14th season as the all-time winningest coach in Northridge men's volleyball history with 213 career victories.
The Matadors made more history in 2010 becoming just the second Northridge team, and first since 1993, to reach the NCAA Tournament. Coming off their ninth consecutive postseason appearance in 2010, the Matadors won 23 matches for the second time in the last three seasons and finished tied for second in the MPSF, their highest finish ever. Northridge also earned its seventh consecutive top 10 national ranking (third). The remarkable 2010 season saw Northridge reach the MPSF Tournament championship for the first time since 1993. Behind the All-America performances of seniors Kevin McKniff and Jacek Ratajczak, the Matadors posted one the finest seasons in Northridge history.
In all, Campbell has been instrumental in 16 players earning All-America honors and has had 31 players earn All-MPSF honors since 1998. Northridge has also been one of the team leaders in MPSF All-Academic honors. In 2006, Cal State Northridge had a record eight student-athletes garner MPSF Academic All-Conference honors, the most of any of the 12 schools in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. The Matadors have now had an impressive 42 student-athletes earn All-Academic honors in the last eight seasons.
Campbell and the Matadors got a taste of postseason success for the first time in 2005. That season, Northridge matched the 2004 team in terms of win total (19), its highest since 1993. Along the way, the Matadors claimed postseason wins over No. 7 Stanford at home and stunned No. 2 UCLA on the road. In 2005, Northridge wound up with its second straight No. 6 national ranking and Campbell joined the 100-win club with a 3-0 win over 15th-ranked George Mason on Mar. 16.
After the Matadors peaked with a #3 national ranking in 1991 and a spot in the 1993 NCAA Championship match under Price, Campbell has taken over and steadily led the Matadors back towards the top. After being out of the USA Today/AVCA Coaches Poll from 1998 to 1999, the Matadors have been ranked in the Top 15 virtually every week since then.
The 2000 squad put Matador volleyball back on the map. Although it finished under .500 with a 12-14 record, Northridge reached a #10 national ranking in the Feb. 29 USA Today/AVCA Poll and a #9 national ranking by Volleyball Magazine on Mar. 27. The Matadors defeated UCLA on Feb. 17, for their first win over the Bruins since 1992.
1999 turned out to be a rebuilding year for Campbell and the Matadors as they struggled through a 3-21 season. As the team's interim head coach in 1998, Campbell led the Matadors to a 10-14 overall record, which included upsets of nationally ranked teams such as No. 10 UC Santa Barbara, No. 10 Loyola Marymount, No. 12 Southern California, No. 12 Pacific and No. 15 San Diego State.
Campbell became just the third head coach in the 26-year history of the program when he was named the interim coach on Aug. 7, 1997. Following a national search, Campbell was hired officially to the post on April 8, 1998.
A former Matador player, Campbell joined the Matador coaching staff in 1991 and served as an assistant coach for seven years.
In addition to his assistant coaching duties for the Matadors (1991-97), Campbell served as one of the assistants to U.S. National Team Head Coach Fred Sturm at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Ga., and as the assistant coach for both the U.S. National "B" Team that toured Italy in the summer of 1994 and the U.S. Olympic Festival-'93 in San Antonio, Texas.
From 1992 to 1997, he also handled the head coaching duties of the Occidental College women's volleyball team, directing the Tigers to the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference postseason playoffs four times.
In 1986, Campbell began his coaching career as an assistant for the Chatsworth High School boys' volleyball team. From 1989-91, he served as the head girls' volleyball coach at Newbury Park High School. The Panthers posted a three-year overall mark of 33-17 under Campbell and qualified for the CIF playoffs all three seasons. Campbell concluded his high school tenure with a career record of 45-20 in four seasons. As a volleyball player, Campbell played two years at Chatsworth High School where he was a two-time West Valley League Most Valuable Player. He also lettered two years in basketball for the Chancellors. Campbell garnered All-Valley Conference accolades in both seasons and was the team's captain as a senior.
After graduating from Chatsworth High School in 1984, Campbell played one season at UCLA and earned second team United States Volleyball Association All-American honors before coming to Cal State Northridge. He was the Matadors' captain and earned second team All-American and All-Western Intercollegiate Volleyball Association honors during the 1988 season.
Campbell played in 86 games of 24 matches and had 358 kills, 214 digs, 23 assists and 17 aces for Northridge during the 1988 campaign. He currently ranks tied for third in block solos (36) and fourth in digs per game average (2.49) on the single-season lists.
Campbell spent nine years (1991-1999) as the promoter and coordinator of the Cal State Northridge Grass Volleyball Series. He also played for the 1984 U.S. Junior National Pacific Rim team that toured China. In 1987, he was a member of the U.S. National Team that competed at the World Games in Yugoslavia. A native of Chatsworth, Calif., the 6-7 former middle blocker graduated with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology at Cal State Northridge in 1992. A member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, Campbell and his wife Robin have three children, Liam, Anna and Brendan and reside in Northridge.


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I had hoped that would be able to get to Manchester for an early rehearsal of the piece I've written for the Hallé/BBC Philharmonic Mahler cycle - it's a setting of Wordsworth called 'Crossing the Alps' (from The Prelude) for unaccompanied chorus (well, not quite unaccompanied - it includes an organ pedal, for safety's sake), to partner Mahler 2 (I was briefly tempted to use the full orchestral forces, but fun as it would have been to have ten horns, repeat performances would probably be a little more unlikely than they usually are).
In the event all I've had is a phone converstion with Ralph Allwood, who's rehearsing the Hallé Choir (Markus Stenz will conduct the performance), which was reassuring : I know how good the Choir is, but you have to remember that they are all amateurs, and not push them too far (I think the piece may sound rather like Strauss . . .). But the thing that's surprised me is the amount of media interest in this cycle - a clever move on the orchestras' part to start the celebrations early in 2010, the 150th anniversary of Mahler's birth, rather than wait for 2011 and the centenary of his death. Too much Mahler overall, I fear. (The Concertgebouw started even earlier - they asked me to orchestrate Mahler's 1876 Piano Quartet, which kicked off their events last November.)
I've written a paragraph which went into The Observer, plus notes for the perfomance, and had numerous requests for interviews (only one of which I was able to do - there seems to be an obsession with doing these things live, which is hardly convenient, especially if you're trying to bring 3 composers together, as Music Matters hoped). And I was supposed to do an interview with the Nottingham Evening Post (the piece gets taken to Nottingham after the Manchester perfomance) but because they haven't got room in the weekday edition I've been asked instead to write a piece for their series 'My Perfect Weekend' (large amounts of alcohol, ideally). Since that sounds about right for a blog, this is what I've written, with the hope of following it up here with a report on the performance, now only 2 days away.
More years ago than I care to admit to - when I was at Nottingham University in the mid 1960s - my ideal weekend would have been spent largely at the movies. There was a big choice of cinemas in and around Nottingham in those days (does the Byron Hucknall still survive?) as well as an on-campus film club, and I would sometimes see as many as 10 films a week.
That particular passion hasn't lasted, although one that long predated my time in Nottingham, a hopeless devotion to Leyton Orient (where my dad first took me when I was six years old), still means that Saturday afternoons are often spent at Brisbane Road (I did watch Orient play - and lose to - Forest at the City Ground on the few occasions we were in the same division).
But weekends are generally, for me, part of the working week. As a composer, you don't do office hours and Saturday and Sunday consequently don't feel like days off. So while I feel I should say that my ideal weekend would be spent in Venice, or Amsterdam (my two favourite European cities), I'm not really happy unless I get at least some work done.
So the perfect weekend would have to include at least a dozen bars of music that I was satisfied with (at the moment I've been working for two or three weeks without a single successful bar!). I work quite a lot of the year in Somerset, surrounded by fields, so a walk, preferably in bright sunshine, would be essential. If my increasingly creaky limbs were up to it, a game of tennis would be a bonus, although there probably wouldn't be time to get to the tennis court in the South of France we were able to use during last summer's holiday - surrounded by mountains and overlooked by hang gliders.
I ought to say that a concert should be a part of this weekend : if it were, it certainly wouldn't include any of my own music, or I would spend too much of the time biting my nails. Perhaps an hour long concert (without an interval - they always get in the way) would fit the bill : preferably a blend of old and new.
But the most important thing would be a family meal, on Sunday evening (we never have Sunday lunch - what are you expected to do in the afternoon?) This has been a family tradition since long before our children left home, and they often join us to round off the weekend with a roast and a few good bottles. The simplest of pleasures are always the best.


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Wood, 5-foot-6, is from Jacksonville, Fla. She made an immediate impact on the Lady Bisons last season, earning Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team honors.
Lady Bisons coach Jon Ireland thinks this is just one of what should be many more honors for Wood during her career.
"I really think that she will eventually be a first team all-conference player," Ireland said. "I believe she is that exciting as a player and that she is that dominant. She is without a doubt one of the best defenders in our conference."
The Lady Bisons have struggled on the field in the past few years. Ireland thinks the team history makes it difficult for his players to get recognition.
"It is hard to build up a defender when we have given up a lot of goals or haven't won a whole lot of games," Ireland said. "But Katie brings so much more to us on the field as far has her composure on the ball and her dominance in the air."
Ireland was convinced when he signed Wood that her future was unlimited on the soccer field.
"We were really excited about Katie when we recruited her because of her dominance in the air," Ireland said. "That is one of the biggest weaknesses for female players, but Katie is just tremendously strong in the air.
"She is a very smart defender. She reads the game very well. She is very smart academically. She has a good work ethic. We knew she had all the tools to be good."
Wood played and started in all 19 games as a freshman. She scored one goal.
Ireland is impressed by Wood's conditioning work during this past summer.
"She came in more fit and leaner this year than she did as a freshman," Ireland said. "She has gotten quicker.
"She understood what she needed to do. She knows what it is like to play in our conference. She is definitely prepared more for this year. I think that is maturity and growing up."
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A whole lot of stupid this week, so let's jump right in.
The stupidest challenge
Mike Shanahan cost his team a timeout in the fourth quarter of a close game by challenging whether Brandon Myers of the Giants made first-down yardage on this play…
The stupidest technicality within a smart rule
I understand why the NFL has a policy that says a play is dead the moment a ball carrier's helmet comes off. But that shouldn't apply so literally when a player is going to the ground. Le'Veon Bell landed in the end zone Thursday against Baltimore, but his helmet was dislodged while his body was simply succumbing to gravity. Thus, it wasn't a touchdown. But as Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio points out, that rule should be tweaked so that he can at least finish the process of falling, which legally can't cause any more harm anyway.
"Moving forward, this specific situation should prompt the NFL to consider modifying the rule to include the phrase "unless the player is in the process of going to the ground." Indeed, if a player's helmet comes off while he is going to the ground, no one is going to stop what they're doing because a player's helmet has come off. The action will continue until the guy is down; killing the play does nothing to help protect him at that point."
Bell deserved that touchdown.
The stupidest use of the clock
I know you won anyway, Eagles, but when you're trying to hold on for dear life in the fourth quarter of a game that has been slipping away from you, it makes no sense to snap the ball with 12 seconds on the play clock.
The stupidest officiating blunder
This might have been the biggest screw-up of the year, and of course it came from Jeff Triplette's crew.
Down seven points, the Redskins faced a 2nd-and-5 on their own 41-yard line with two minutes to play. Robert Griffin III completed a pass over the middle to Pierre Garcon, who was tackled just short of first-down marker. But the chain gang moved forward and the down box on the sideline indicated it was first down. No measurement was made.
Believing it was a first down, Griffin attempted a deep pass, which was dropped by Fred Davis. But with 1:31 to play, the officials announced that it was in fact 4th-and-short, rather than 2nd-and-10. Of course, the 'Skins would have called a different play had they known that was the case. And it turned out that Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan was even told by an official that they had the first down.
Shanahan on that last sequence: "Well, I said I wanted a measurement and he said, 'You don't have to, it's a first down.'"
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) December 2, 2013
You can't just go back retroactively once the damage has already been done. What a mess. It may have cost the Redskins the game.
The stupidest turnover combo
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden managed to turn the ball over three times in the final three minutes of the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading to 13 Jacksonville points in a game the Browns would end up losing by four.
I need to know how Weeden, a first-round draft pick, felt it made any sense to throw into this coverage:
Or this coverage:
"They weren't good decisions," said Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, per ESPN.com. "The coverage was tight and, as I said before, those are the things that I know Brandon would want back."
But this isn't all about Weeden. I'd also like to know why the Browns would be silly enough to have him drop back to throw from his own territory with no timeouts and 14 seconds left in the half, considering what had happened twice in the last two offensive possessions. Weeden's late fumble under pressure set up one final Jags field goal before halftime.
Stupid Browns and their stupid quarterback.
The stupidest coaching decision
This won't just cost Mike Tomlin a wad of cash, but it was also dangerous.
I understand gamesmanship, but that's just stupid.
The stupidest coaching strategy
For this one, we get a guest contribution from Awful Announcing's Matt Yoder, who can't comprehend what the hell Marc Trestman was thinking in overtime of Sunday's Vikings-Bears game:
The Bears may have cost themselves a playoff spot on Sunday with a coaching decision that defies all logic, but one that is commonplace in NFL circles. After the Vikings missed a 57-yard field goal in overtime, the Bears took over at their own 46. They proceeded to march into Vikings territory rather easily:
And then at 2nd-and-7 from the Vikings 29, they just stopped. The Bears sent Robbie Gould on for a game winning 47-yard field goal attempt. Of course, Gould missed his kick and Chicago lost the game.
This is an NFL coaching tenet that blows my mind. Coaches have such little faith in their offenses and are so paranoid about a turnover that they will stop trying to advance the ball once they inch their way into the outer edges of field goal range in many game-winning situations. As soon as teams hit the 30, the playbook narrows down to a halfback dive to prevent a turnover, gain a couple yards, and attempt the game winning kick. In the process, these coaches are giving their kickers a much more difficult kick than it has to be. Trestman opting for a near-50-yard field goal on second down in the middle of a successful drive is the most extreme, most confounding example yet. Did he think it was the CFL and he only had three downs??? Why not at least run one more play to gain extra yards???
Field goal percentages are higher than they've ever been, but a 27-yard field goal is still a lot easier to kick than a 47-yarder. That much hasn't changed. For the Bears to not even try to advance the ball further into Vikings territory and voluntarily kick as long of a field goal as possible boggles the mind. If Trestman has that little faith in Josh McCown, Matt Forte, Alshon Jeffery, and Brandon Marshall to gain 10-15 more yards without coughing up the ball, they shouldn't be on the field in the first place.
In any other game situation, you would never even consider voluntarily stopping at the opponent's 30-yard line. This was a stupid decision that deservedly blew up in the face of the Bears.
Thanks, Matt. And I can add that Trestman's official defense of that strategy was just as stupid.
"There's no guarantee that we would get any yards on second down, third down—there's no guarantee of that," Trestman said, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. "I just thought we were in range and let's get it done…We just didn't get it done."
Less of a guarantee you'll make that kick, Marc.
The stupidest delay of game penalty
In that same overtime, Bears offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod was given a delay of game penalty after dropping the ball behind his back:
The ball did roll a few yards further than Bushrod probably expected, but there was no malice. Bad penalty call, especially in a situation like that.
The stupidest television-related football decision
The NFL introduced flex scheduling with the intention to avoid December Sunday Night Football games between teams with losing records, and yet there we were Sunday night watching the 3-8 Redskins and the 4-7 Giants on NBC. C'mon, man!
The stupidest penalty, player edition
The clock had run out on the first half in the Titans-Colts game, and then Tennessee linebacker Moise Fokou inexplicably hammered a defenseless receiver, drawing a personal foul and giving the Colts a chance to kick a field goal on an untimed final down.
That changed the flow of the entire game, and the Titans ended up losing. Unbelievably stupid.


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The popular stereotype of the relationship between the private sector and the public sector is that the former would just assume the latter stay out of its business.
There's certainly some truth in that over-simplification, but the fact is the government and the business community are inextricably linked, in good ways and bad.
The state desperately needs the revenue generated by private-sector growth, and the business community eagerly awaits relief from red tape and taxes. Many of Gov. Chris Christie's biggest economic development wins have come with the help of multimillion-dollar state incentives given to businesses that choose to locate or grow in the Garden State.
The link between the public and private sectors is perhaps no more evident than in recent weeks, as the Christie administration, lawmakers and the business community have worked hand-in-hand to find ways – financial and otherwise – to get businesses back to work in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
I moved from the pharmaceuticals/energy beat to the Statehouse beat just as the lights were beginning to flicker back on after Sandy. Since then, Trenton's focus has been all Sandy, all the time, with a few sidebars for key issues such as the minimum wage and sports gaming.
As the recovery continues, the state government's re-evaluation of its oversight of utilities, insurance and shoreline development could have a potentially large effect on the business community.
In short, what happens on State Street impacts Main Street.
And starting today, what happens on State Street will be reported on this blog. Like the weekly State Street page in NJBIZ's print edition, this blog will cover the intersection of government and business with a mix of breaking news and lighter fare from the halls of the Capitol.
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Duplicity (US - BD)
Our Gabe grows tired the duplicitous crimes of Clive Owen and Julia Roberts
Two years ago Ray Koval (Clive Owen), an MI6 agent, and Claire Stenwick (Julia Roberts), a CIA agent, fell in love and hatched a plan to play two multi-billion dollar companies against each other. Their victims are Howard Tully (Tom Wilkinson), the CEO of Burkett & Randle, and Dick Garsik (Paul Giamatti), the CEO of Equikrom, both powerful men with a shared powerful hatred of each other. But as the ruse begins to wrap up mistrust brews between Koval and Stenwick as their natural suspicions get the better of them. So the question is: who's playing who?
As if the unassuming title wasn't a cue, Duplicity is about an average a film as anyone could ever muster, from the top of its handsome head, to the bottom of its over-plotted toes. Screenwriter turned director Tony Gilroy offers a tight knit script, shoots his film like the most handsome law firm ad you've ever seen, and gets solid performances out of big name cast of Oscar winners and nominees. Gilroy also wins points for finding a spot within his comfort zone to play it a little lighter than usual. Duplicity takes place within the realms of secret agent antics and corporate espionage, but brings a much more light hearted touch out of the guy behind clever, but relatively humourless, Bourne scripts, and the writer/director of the deathly serious Michael Clayton.
However, despite the narrative puzzle fitting together quite snugly, Gilroy's story is often overwhelmed with excess fat and gristle. I personally found my mind wondering as the film took almost half an hour getting around to laying an actual plot on the line, then almost fell asleep about half way through the two-plus hour runtime. Despite the gorgeous camera work the images ring hallow with surface layer beauty. Visually speaking Duplicity is such a direct descendant of Michael Clayton it's practically a sequel. Both films are super-slick, cool to the touch, and ultimately about as realistic and relatable as George Lucas' digital vistas. The mix of these equally numbing shortcomings turned my particular brain to jelly. I have to admire the craft, but I don't find myself enjoying the process, even when I don't see the twists coming (which admittedly I mostly didn't).
Gilroy's comfort zone plays pretty well. The intricacies of the plot are reasonably clever, and the dialogue is full of barrel-chested, long-winded diatribes. When things skew towards humour the product is lacking (save the opening slow-motion duke out between Giamatti and Wilkinson), and worse, the love story is stale due to relatively uninteresting characters. Recalling his work as a writer, it seems that Gilroy's characters are only ever as good as his actors, but this time even relatively palpable chemistry between the leads doesn't make the romance any more intriguing. When Roberts and Owen start getting mushy towards the end of the film it rings hallow, because of this lack of intrigue, and because it undermines the playful nature of their relationship.
Director Tony Gilroy fills the screen with so many perfect and clean images even this top end Blu-ray struggles to keep up. There's a whole lot of white in this film, and thanks to the advent of 1080p high definition the frame remains as sparkly clean as I've seen recently. There is some obvious film grain throughout, but nothing particularly thick or hard to overlook, and digital noise is basically non existent. The lighting is pretty soft, but it is overwhelming in its brightness. This means blacks are black, and whites are white, but the contrast itself isn't too hard edged. Colours are as clean as the whites, and evenly blend. The focus is often pretty shallow, so the entire frame isn't often super sharp, but the objects in focus are swimming with sharp, life-like details. The only shortcoming I can come up with is a little bit of noise around edges affected by the shallow focus.
There isn't room for unnecessary ambiance in Gilroy's plasticized world, and there isn't a whole lot of action to keep the channels busy. A lot of the incidental noise is played through the centre channel, while the stereo and surround channels are mostly filled with basic ambiance like chirping birds and street noise. Directional effects include basics like opening and closing doors, and vehicles moving from stage front to stage rear. The best thing about the entire film is James Newton Howard's amazingly capable score. Howard mixes several styles, both traditional and modern, and finds a use for almost every instrument at his disposal. The score is memorable without drawing unneeded attention to itself, and rarely repeats itself. The mix mostly delegates the music to the front three channels, and features a heavy bass presence that doesn't overwhelm the dialogue or important sound effects.
It's actually been a while since I saw such a major release with so few extras. The only thing here in terms of supplementary material is a relatively informative, but kind of dull commentary track with writer/director Tony Gilroy and editor/co-producer John Gilroy. I imagine that Tony thinks he's being charming, but he mostly comes off as kind of abrasive and big-headed, while John Gilroy sneaks in only a couple words under the wire. Towards the very end of the film Tony has an almost shockingly defensive moment where he tries undercutting a possible complaint concerning Giamatti's character, but other than this it's a pretty uneventful track.
Duplicity is average with a capital 'meh'. It does the job, but with only a few inspired moments, and some decent performances to keep the familiar plot rolling. Folks that positively adore the actors, or those that wish there was a fourth Oceans movie on the block need apply only. Personally I just recommend looking for James Newton Howard's score on CD. The Blu-ray looks nearly perfect, and sounds great, even considering its rather minor sound design. Extras include only a charmless commentary track.
* Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray release.
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Yeah, he's one of my favorite composers. I don't get how he got so inspired by Lady In The Water, that score is brilliant.
I continually forget how good Howard is. He's been the best thing about the last three M Night Shyamalan films.
I like how you put a lot of focus on the score, it really was great. I adored Michael Clayton but this was a bit disappointing. I did enjoy the film though, and will eventually get it on Blu.
God is that disturbing.
The gif Gabe posted has me rolling around in laughter. I did enjoy the film- not as good as Michael Clayton.
Staring at that .gif gives me the sudden urge to go watch The Man Who Laughs...
F**k me, that's more disturbing than Martyrs and Grotesque combined. The BBFC should have banned this.
I was just about to tell you you should have posted the gif. BUT SO YOU HAVE!
One of the more disappointing movies I've seen recently; don't be duped into duplicity...
Wow, I wonder if she makes faces like that, when she's in bed with Danny Moder.....
Julia Roberts looks like she's about to eat someone's head in the fifth screen cap.
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Release Date: 25th July 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
Extras: Director Commentary
Easter Egg: No
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Director: Tony Gilroy
Cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Giamatti, Dan Daily
Genre: Comedy, Crime and Romance
Length: 125 minutes
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Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
The Circumferential Line is proposed to begin in Bay Ridge, where the LIRR Bay Ridge Freight Line has a lighterage dock along the Brooklyn waterfront.
Although the proposals for the transit line seem to have it terminating in the Bay Ridge rail yard, it might make sense to extend it just a few hundred feet further to wrap around the back (west side) of the Brooklyn Army Terminal and connect with the ferry landing on Pier 4. Maps show that there were tracks extending to the Army Terminal Piers and with some upgrade and electrification, they'd be good to go.
While the current NY Water Taxi service is completely directed at commuters with a very limited number of runs in the morning and afternoon, addition of a station from the Circumferential Line would make it more readily accessible to a large number of new, potential riders that wouldn't mind shaving a few minutes off their commute to downtown Manhattan. The long-term end result could be similar to what happens now with the South Ferry (1 train) connection to the Staten Island Ferry in Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan.
When the Bay Ridge Line was built in 1876, this was a busy passenger ferry terminal connecting Bay Ridge to lower Manhattan, which was then the heart of New York City. Passenger service ended on the Bay Ridge line in 1924, although this remained a yard for the freight line. The yard was abandoned during the 1980s and 1990s before being renovated and reopened in 1999 as a storage, switching, and intermodal transfer yard.
The yard is also used by rail cars that are floated across the bay by the New York Cross Harbor Railroad, which uses the old Bush Terminal carfloat apron at the foot of 50th Street to the north and brings the cars down First Avenue and through the Brooklyn Army Terminal to the 65th Street Yard. The NYCH had a plan in the late 1990s to move their operations to the 65th Street yard and rebuilt the 65th Street floatbridges to handle the larger railcars being used at the time. However, the move never took place and the floatbridges at 65th Street remained unused.
There has been a proposal in the works for a number of years to dig a new freight rail tunnel under New York harbor to connect the Greenville Branch in Jersey City to the Bay Ridge line. Rail cargo from the south and west currently must either be offloaded to trucks in New Jersey (further clogging NYC's roads and bridges) or sent further up the river to the closest Hudson River crossing at Selkirk. The eastern portal of the tunnel would be to the west of the Bay Ridge Yard, probably between 8th and 13th Avenues.
Consideration has also been given to a tunnel that would provide a subway connection to Staten Island.
Given the waterfront isolation away from residential property (or potentially developable property), a better western terminus for the Circumferential Line might be under Towers of Bay Ridge, a group of oddly out-of-character high-rise residential buildings built in 1972. The parking lot for the buildings was built on a platform over the Bay Ridge Line tracks and there is probably space under the platform for a station of some kind.
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He is not an athlete in the traditional sense of those whose exploits appear on these pages. But what he achieved recently is Blake Griffin-esque. He rose above the rest and completed the ultimate slam dunk.
Scott has lost all but 15% of his sight to a disease called choroideremia. His peripheral vision is all but gone. Normal sunlight is extremely painful. He was diagnosed when he was 27; he is 37 now, and his vision continues to erode.
He had choices, as we all do. He chose not to take it sitting down.
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ALLENTO0WN, Pa. - May 8, 2013 --Police say a fire at a strip club in southeastern Pennsylvania was intentionally set.
Allentown police tell WFMZ-TV that Scoobies Gentleman's Club has been closed voluntarily for about six weeks.
The club has been the site of several curfew violations for staying open past midnight and a fatal shooting occurred outside Jan. 26.
The fire early Monday, which caused about $30,000, is the latest incident at the club.
And now police say that was a crime, too.
Police aren't saying how the fire was set, and they've yet to name any suspects.
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