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Movie Pairings: Who To Watch (and Not Watch) The Best Picture Nominees With
"Movies are where dreams come to life!" says a character in Martin Scorsese's Hugo. True, but they also can be used to distract people while you steal their wallets/virginity.
It's Oscar season again. That time of year when Hollywood gathers to bestow awards upon great artists and to celebrate itself while we watch from our couches and forget, however briefly, about our troubles. Film is important – at its worst, it can simply provide an escape; at its best, it can bridge the gap between those difficult moments in people's lives that often leave them stranded and alone. Plus, the theaters sell huge tubs of popcorn.
Still, people have different circles of friends who prefer certain types of films. Whenever the best pictures nominations are announced, people gather together and scramble to see as many as they can. It can be exhausting and cause in-fighting among friends who might prefer to see some films but not others. So keeping that in mind, what follows is a primer on the 2012 Oscar nominations for Best Picture. I'll give you a brief synopsis of the film, tell you why it was nominated, suggest the friends you should see it with and those you shouldn't take with you.
You're welcome, America.
Movie: Hugo
Synopsis: A love letter to early cinema. Set in a 1930's Parisian train station, an orphan (Hugo) sets out to repair an automaton with the hope of receiving one last message from his late father. Along the way, Hugo uncovers the secrets of a shop owner who turns out to be a pioneer of early film.
Why It's Nominated: Martin Scorsese is a master craftsman. Working with a story based upon Brian Selznick's book, he creates a Dickensian narrative around historical fact, which allows audiences to rediscover the work of visionary director George Melies. The story is oddly touching. Melies, a brilliant but creatively bankrupt man who has been beaten down by life, wins his freedom, not through the support of a major studio or articles in the press, but because a lonely kid with a makeshift tool kit and access to a film library works tirelessly to uncover his secret. That provides the key to unlocking the buried hope within each of them. This is powerful stuff. Plus, it's Scorsese's first "kids" movie and foray into 3D.
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Movie: The Artist
Synopsis: A silent film (well, except for the Tom & Jerry soundtrack) about a pompous 1930's movie star (Jean Dujardin) who gets his comeuppance when the "talkies" usher in a new era of film that leaves him alone, out of work, and embittered. Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), an extra whom he helped (and fell in love with) along the way, has skyrocketed to stardom. Will she help the poor guy? Only pride and the stock market crash can get in his way.
Why It's Nominated: It is shown in a theater that has heat, if you're cold. I dunno. Some people are drawn to light-hearted fare that requires rapt attention but does not deliver anything too important. People are also perhaps drawn to the medium of silent film, an archaic delivery system that leads to fevered nightmares about the re-introduction of the printing press because of its "uniqueness." Most likely, it is the subject itself – Hollywood redemption – that has invigorated Tinsel Town. The old maxim proves true: know your audience. Director Michel Hazanavicius does. Oh right, there's also a dog.
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Movie: The Descendents
Synopsis: George Clooney plays Matt King, a passive man who searches for answers upon hearing that his comatose (and dying) wife cuckolded him. Bereft, Matt must learn to be a better parent to his two daughters (Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller) and make a firm decision about the fate of his inheritance.
Why It's Nominated: Director/Co-Writer Alexander Payne has made a career out of adapting relatively obscure novels and using all of the tools in his arsenal to elevate the material. Instead of painting broad strokes over characters' idiosyncrasies, Payne magnifies them by focusing on the small (but true) moments in the characters' lives. It's a solid film, lagging in parts and played almost too passively by Clooney (who, when looking into the distance, does not convey thought but boredom), but in a time when movies celebrate teenagers' ridiculous entryways into manhood, it's nice to see a middle-aged man's journey into manhood as well.
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Movie: Moneyball
Synopsis: Oakland A's General Manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) has an unpopular idea: what if you could use math in real life? With the help of Yale nerd Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), his idea might come to fruition. Using analysis, Beane and Brand fill their roster with statistically successful ballplayers while keeping within their shoestring budget, much to the chagrin of the owner, the scouts, the coach, the players, and even the fans. Will Beane and the A's win? It's based upon a true story.
Why It's Nominated: The movie is in the Hollywood tradition of taking something inherently boring – math – and spicing it up with charismatic actors and flashy graphs. At the heart of every good story is a villain; however, this movie does not supply us with one. Beane has the support of the team's owner. The only thing standing in his way is the differing opinions of his underlings. It is essentially the struggle of one man, who against almost no odds, makes a decision that probably made baseball a lot more boring. "Walks are as good as hits!" is not good chatter. Still, it keeps your interest all the way to the last frame.
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Movie: Midnight in Paris
Synopsis: Gill Pender (Owen Wilson) and his fiancé (Rachel McAdams) spend a week in France with her family. While out on late night strolls, Gill is magically transported to 1920's Paris, where he keeps company with seminal writers and artists of that time.
Why It's Nominated: Think of it as a cheap alternative to Cliff's Notes for the Lost Generation. The film does possess a sense of whimsy and delightfulness, which is a welcome departure from the cynicism found in most movies and in my soul. There's a nice message, too: don't live in the past. Still, it's all sort of ridiculous and plays into our fantasies of celebrity. Most artists don't linger in cafes discussing the meaning of life followed by passionate embraces; they toil alone trapped in their own sadness. But, hey! There's Hemingway! And Kathy Bates (from NBC's hit show Harry's Law) appears! Long-time Woody Allen fans will be disappointed (the film plays like Purple Rose of Cairo – Lite) but those casually acquainted with his work will understand why he is an icon. It's a fun movie.
Movie: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Synopsis: Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn), an isolated nine-year old boy (who may, in fact, suffer from Asperger's Syndrome), traverses the streets of New York City in search of a lock that fits a key that once belonged to his late father (Tom Hanks), who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It's based upon the book by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Why It's Nominated: It's like taking a walking tour of NYC, only without the effort (or the smells). When a movie latches its premise to a national tragedy like 9/11, I imagine how powerful the film would be if one of its leads instead died in a random fire or Taco Bell bean machine explosion. In this instance, the resulting drama is affecting but not nearly as emotional. 9/11 left us with indelible scars that resonate so deeply, you can see the audience perk up when Oskar replays the final messages left by his father, who was trapped in the tower. Those scenes are devastating and play into our memories and fears of that time on that day. The rest of the narrative, however, is a paint-by-numbers story about how time heals all wounds. Ironically, after nearly 10 years since 9/11 occurred, the movie and its nomination prove that some wounds are unaffected by time.
Movie: The Help
Synopsis: Set in the 1960s (and in the midst of the Civil Rights movement), a group of African-American maids (Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer) empowers a white girl (Emma Stone) to achieve her dreams of writing a book… about the subjugation of African-American maids.
Why It's Nominated: The movie, based upon a book Kathryn Stockett (seriously, Hollywood, write something yourself) is affecting. Even though Emma Stone has proven star power, the movie belongs to Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, who imbue the characters with real pain and hope. America has a penchant for celebrating its long overdue social revolutions and Hollywood follows suit. You could argue that the film does a disservice to the actual struggle by avoiding the darkness and bitterness that must have existed, but the film is engaging and entertaining. It is what it is.
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Movie: Tree of Life
Synopsis: Terrence Malick's film about a man's (Sean Penn) childhood memories of his father (Brad Pitt) interspersed with long sequences detailing the origins of life.
Why It's Nominated: Hollywood productions employ thousands of people so it's a win for the economy. The film is impressionistic and delivers more questions than answers about our place in the world, in time, and in spirituality. Pitt provides a powerful performance as a stoic (and terrifying) father in a small town during the 1950s. The story is vague and open-ended allowing for the audience to fill in the gaps with their own experiences, perceptions, or air horns (which I set off repeatedly during viewing). Audiences and critics were divided – some believe it to be a masterpiece; others, not so much. Regardless, Malick's technical abilities and vision are astonishing and the acting, when there is dialogue, is top-notch.
Movie: War Horse
Synopsis: Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Morpugo's novel about a boy who enlists to fight in WWI so that he may find his beloved horse, which was sold to the British cavalry.
Why It's Nominated: Spielberg. Conventional wisdom dictates that war is hell. But what do the horses think? Thankfully, we are treated to a film that explores the horrors of war by way of a delightful (and unfortunately mute) horse. The horse must endure unspeakable torture and we, as the audience, wish all of this nonsense would stop. Not for the soldiers, but for the pretty horse and his master Albert. You see, this is the story of friendship between man and beast with a pesky World War that keeps getting in the way. The film features realistic and terrifying battles scenes on par with Spielberg's far better and emotionally wrenching Saving Private Ryan, and the sentiment is strong and carries us along. At his worst, Spielberg still produces a solid flick, but this will not be remembered as well as his other, better films. At times, I thought about enlisting in the army to avoid seeing this film.
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WORCESTER — Darian Ramage came from across the country to play his summer season in Worcester and has made the biggest impact on the Bravehearts' success thus far.
Ramage, a native of Glendale, Arizona, is a rising senior at St. Mary's in Moraga, California. After playing last summer in Florida, the utility player made his way to Worcester for this summer.
He has been the prototypical leadoff hitter for the Bravehearts, with a team-leading .347 average, .440 on-base percentage and .556 slugging percentage.
He has played in 20 of the Bravehearts' first 24 games.
"He's a spark plug for us, always finds a way on base, switch hitter, and he's very good defensively," Bravehearts manager Justin Edwards said Wednesday night before his team's game against North Shore was postponed because of rain. "He's a great kid attitude-wise, a good person to know, and I'm ecstatic for how well he has started."
The switch hitter had a decent college season for the Gaels, batting .286 with 19 RBIs. Working with former Bravehearts manager Alex Trezza made a big difference in his game.
"Coming into the summer, I still wasn't too confident in my swing," Ramage said. "But meeting Trezza, he helped me out a lot with my swing. Ever since that one little adjustment that he had me doing just made me feel real comfortable and confident at the plate."
Since Trezza left the Bravehearts to assume duties as Long Island University-Brooklyn's coach, Ramage said he had continued to make adjustments and work closely with the rest of the coaching staff to keep improving at the plate.
"It's tough now that he's gone, but Edwards is a great guy, and he's helped me out here and there," Ramage said. "(Kevin) Hartigan is a great hitting coach as well. He's been having me do different hitting drills that have helped me out with some power issues."
Working with Hartigan has paid off for Ramage, who hit two home runs early in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League season after not homering during his college season.
Ramage has played in the outfield and at both middle infield positions, which he says is no problem for him.
"It's rough every once in a while, just with getting into a grove at a position," Ramage said. "But it's all about being able to throw everything out the window and just focus on playing the game as hard as you can."
Edwards gave praise to his West Coast star for his versatility and willingness to work at multiple positions.
"It's great to have a player like that; he can play the infield, the outfield," Edwards said. "He's professed his ability to pitch — but that won't happen — and I'm sure if you put the (catcher's) gear on him, he'd be all right behind the plate.
"He's a great asset to have, whether you need a substitution or someone to pinch run, he's just a guy you can always put out there."
Ramage will return to St. Mary's at the end of the summer and look to build off what has already been a successful season.
"I'm hoping to bring back some leadership, we lost a lot of guys, and we'll have a young team," Ramage said. "I'm just looking to bring back some wisdom to (St. Mary's) on the hitting side, the defensive side and the mental side."
Ramage and the Bravehearts will make up Wednesday night's rainout as part of a doubleheader on July 20 against North Shore.
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1. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.RodneyFerguson Mar 4, 2012 2:11 PM (in response to alex179)
Hey Alex,
Neither am I. I'm using a 2.7ghz i7 dual core with 8gb ram. May be Intel used a super processor to see how fast the drive will go which is probably beyond the normal set-up of most enthusiasts.
However, even though I'm relatively happy with read speeds of around 480mb/s my write speed is a bit dissappointing at 292mb/s.
The results have got me looking for tweaks
2. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.DooRules Mar 4, 2012 3:24 PM (in response to RodneyFerguson)1 of 1 people found this helpful
I would start by checking the power settings in the CP. They are probably optimized for a laptop and not performance.
Make sure you are in Achi mode.
Is write back cache enabled?
What are you using to test the drive?
3. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.alex179 Mar 4, 2012 9:38 PM (in response to DooRules)
I did change all the settings to high performance in the power options. It's definitely in ACHI mode. Write back cache is enabled. I've been using AS SSD to test it.
4. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.DooRules Mar 5, 2012 3:26 AM (in response to alex179)1 of 1 people found this helpful
As ssd is a worst case scenario for any SF drive. It uses all non compressible data for the tests, so any SF drive will struggle with that test.
Have you tried Atto or Anvil's benchmark?
5. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.alex179 Mar 5, 2012 12:37 PM (in response to DooRules)
6. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.DooRules Mar 5, 2012 2:33 PM (in response to alex179)
Now you see what a quagmire all these bench numbers are. It really depends upon which controller your drive has and what test you run.
But they all show good in Atto. It is no mistake that is what all the oem;s use.
7. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.redux Mar 8, 2012 7:26 AM (in response to alex179)
Sadly Intel chose to publish performance specifications based on a fresh "out the box" state, compounded by benchmark results that use 0 fill/ highly compressible data.
Performance drops once the drive is in a steady (i.e. normal) used state and if the data can't be highly compressed performance will also drop significantly.
For some strange reason Intel chose to not publish performance specifications in accordance to SNIA standard of assessment, which ironically Intel had an active part in developing.
Published specs are therefore disingenuous, as are the claims Intel make about the compressibility of typical data.
8. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.DooRules Mar 8, 2012 9:12 AM (in response to redux)
Are you using the Intel Toolbox?
It has a scheduler there for drive optimizer that should keep your drive in great shape. If you are in a single drive config.
9. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.parsec Mar 20, 2012 12:53 AM (in response to redux)
I understand what you are saying, but which SSD manufactures uses SNIA standards and results for their marketing "specs"? As you well know, all the SandForce clone SSD manufactures simply reprint the standard SandForce marketing numbers of "550 MBs read, 500MBs write". Can you imagine any SSD manufacture trying to market their products using real results, versus the standard SandForce stamp of one number read and write performance? Intel is not just selling SSDs to you, they would like to sell them to everybody, right?
Since the closest we get to enforcing any standards about SSD performance are the synthetic test results printed in SSD reviews, how can any company go far out into left field with results that appear "slower" and compete in the marketplace? Ask the average PC enthusiast which SSD they would rather have, an Intel 510 (yes 510), or an OCZ Vertex 3? You know the answer to that, and Intel knows how many sales they lost due to their more honest specs with the 510's, and the synthetic benchmark tests on a clean SSD, compared to the same testing results from the OCZ V3. More real world test results like those created by and performed at Anandtech tell a different story, but they aren't printed on page one of the review. They also take effort to understand. In the end, what wins?
To die poor with dignity, or live rich with shame, that is the question...
I salute your integrity, but ya gotta live.
10. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.Jytte Mar 27, 2012 1:47 PM (in response to alex179)
Well i have a problem also, and i cant for the life of me figure out where i went wrong.
HW: 240GB 520 series, Gigabyte Z68AP-D3, i7 2700K, Bios updated to latest version and Extreme HDD set to Raid (ACHI), ssd connected to Sata 3 (6G/s) SATA port 0
No other disks in system but a DVD on Sata 2 (3G/s) SATA port 5
Win7 Ultimate UK 64 bit, and toolbox run and all done, but why am i getting so poor write performance ?
Using ATTO v2.46 btw.
Fixed my problem - mainboard controller was failing - bought another mainboard (Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3) and results are perfect !
11. Re: Intel 520 not getting advertised speeds.quadboxy Apr 3, 2012 7:35 AM (in response to Jytte)
To jytte
Hi i dont think your mother board was your problem you have a k series cpu but at standard clock speeds yes ??
You just need to turn of cpu voltage saver on asus boards un sure what its called but im m\pretty sure that would have fixed it
because i had same problem on z68x gigabyte board .


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SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan collection of lawmakers has come together to pitch something not accomplished in years – a change in Illinois' school funding formula that would narrow the gap between the amount spent on students in richer and poorer school districts.
The caveat? It's an election year, so chances that lawmakers will ultimately act on the plan are in doubt.
The proposal, presented by Democrats and Republicans on a Senate education committee this month, would put almost all state education funding into one pot, then require districts to demonstrate need before receiving part of it. The current method factors in a district's poverty for some types of state aid but not others, and it treats funding for Chicago schools differently.
Backers say it's time to act on changes, with a tough budget year ahead in which further cuts to school funding are a real possibility. The issue has support from lawmakers around the state, and there is hope that Chicago officials will embrace the changes in exchange for more stable funding, even though it could mean millions of dollars less for the city's schools.
"We have to get the distribution formula right. What should it focus on, where should our priorities be?" said state Sen. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat who co-chaired the committee.
Manar says the issue of equity in school funding must be addressed before a conversation about whether schools are adequately funded. During lean times, wealthier districts with more property tax revenue have an advantage over poorer districts, and can more easily offset cuts in state aid.
Manar said he plans to introduce legislation based on the bipartisan proposal by March.
Still, broad support in the Legislature could be hard to come by in an election year, said Steve Brown, spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat who hasn't yet committed to support the plan.
"It's an ongoing conversation," Brown said. "But I'm not sure that anybody's developed an alternative that would win majority approval and bipartisan support."
Lawmakers – particularly in moderate, property-rich districts – could look to appease taxpayers reluctant to give up the current system as they wage re-election battles.
"Realistically, I think we're going to end up waiting," Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno of Lemont said.
As it stands now, Illinois schools get state money in a variety of ways. General state aid, the money used to offset the basic cost of educating students, is based on a formula that factors in poverty levels. This year, 41 percent of the $6.7 billion the state spent on preschool through 12th grade education was on general state aid.
Districts also get grants to use on programs like special education, transportation and vocational training, which don't factor in poverty. Districts must submit expense claims for those programs and are reimbursed based on the number of students they serve.
The exception is Chicago, which receives a percentage of all state education dollars to spend at its own discretion. As a result, critics charge, it has received hundreds of millions more than if it were held to the same standard as other districts.
The state's school funding formula hasn't changed since the late 1990s, but over time increases to spending on specialized programs have outpaced increases to general state aid, resulting in the poorest districts often hurting the most.
Meanwhile, an increasing deficit and a growing unfunded pension liability diverted money from schools and social services, further exacerbating problems. The State Board of Education says that schools have endured more than $800 million in cuts since 2009.
It could get worse if lawmakers allow the temporary state income tax increase to expire as scheduled in January, which would mean the loss of an estimated $1.5 billion in revenue.
As an example of the current system, Vienna Unit School District, a deep southern Illinois district with more than half of its 430 students living in poverty, spent an average $5,200 per student last year, according to the State Board of Education. Superintendent and Principal Greg Frehner says cuts in state funding over the last few years have resulted in staff layoffs, transportation headaches, and elimination of programs providing students' extra help.
"We're just barely covering salary and textbooks," he said.
Meanwhile, New Trier schools in the northern Chicago suburb of Winnetka, spent an average of $12,725 per student last year because of a wealthier tax base combined with state funding, state board data show. In that district, only three percent of the 4,200 students live in poverty.
Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who oversaw the last change to the state's school funding formula, said the new effort is different from others because it has support from legislators of both parties.
"It will require setting aside politics to support a system that better serves children, particularly those most in need," Edgar wrote in a Feb. 6 op-ed column in newspapers around the state, including the (Springfield) State Journal-Register.
Another hopeful sign: Chicago Public Schools officials testified at the committee's December hearing that they would be in favor of being integrated into the same formula as the rest of the state.
Officials indicated they could accept fewer dollars in order to have a more stable source of state funds each year.
Robin Steans, director of Chicago-based education think-tank Advanced Illinois, said Chicago officials, as well as others in the education field realize there are deep inequities.
Any funding solution has to be thought about comprehensively," Steans said.
Chicago, state Rep. Will Davis, vice chair of the House education appropriation committee said, "doesn't educate the same number of students that it did before."
"While likelihood that we can get this broad comprehensive package done is going to be challenging, I'm up for the challenge, because we need to do something a lot different," he said.
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In yesterday's positional breakdown, I looked at the return of all four starters along the backline as well as the team's process at building depth in defense. Today I talk midfielders…
Signed (9): Corben Bone, Sebastian Grazzini, Daniel Paladini, Marco Pappa, Pavel Pardo, Logan Pause, Victor Pineda, Rafael Robayo, Michael Videira, Tweeners (1): Patrick Nyarko
Draftees (1): Tony Walls
Trialists (2): Alex, Ivan Guerrero
Like the starting backline, the Fire have returned all four main starters in midfield from 2011 in Sebastian Grazzini, Pavel Pardo, Logan Pause and Marco Pappa. With the offseason acquisition of Colombian Rafael Robayo and the return of most of the corps that ended the season, midfield looks to be the area on the field with the most depth and the one that provides the most options for head coach Frank Klopas.
Attacking – There is little doubt that Grazzini's midseason acquisition last season helped turnaround the team's fortunes as the Argentine brought another dimension to the Fire attack. With Klopas deploying an attacking midfield, Grazzini is the guy but both Corben Bone and trialist Alex have provided good moments there in the later parts of the first two preseason matches.
Having played there in the past, Guatemalan international Marco Pappa and Daniel Paladini also give Klopas options at the top of the diamond.
Outside – The formation the Fire closed 2011 with wasn't one that necessarily had out-and-out wingers in it, instead it often looked like three midfielders cutting across the field behind Grazzini. That setup saw Pappa push forward a bit more on the left while Pause moved in closer to his more natural spot in the center of midfield.
With Pappa held out of Sunday's draw vs. D.C. and Pause absent from Wednesday's game vs. Florida Gulf Coast, Klopas pushed Patrick Nyarko, who played almost exclusively as a forward at the end of 2011, to the right side of midfield. Looking to make his MLS debut in 2012, Home Grown player Victor Pineda has seen extended time on the right through the first two matches, putting in an excellent 60 minutes in Wednesday's game, while Michael Videira and Supplemental Draftee Tony Walls could be another option there.
On the left, both Nyarko and Pause can switch sides if needed, while Corben Bone has played there before. The big story is that of trialist Ivan Guerrero, who has seen time mainly as a left back but Fire fans should be familiar with his capabilities of midfield as well.
The wild card in all of this is Colombian Rafael Robayo who has yet to arrive in Fire camp as he awaits his visa. Capable of playing on both sides, Robayo's arrival into the team will likely mean someone very good will be coming off the bench during 2012.
Holding/Center – Like Grazzini, Pavel Pardo's midseason arrival last year helped a Fire resurgence that pushed the side to within three points of the MLS Cup playoffs. The former Mexican international's ability to dictate the tempo of the match will be invaluable to the Fire in 2012.
Pause, Videira and Paladini all provide options behind Pardo in the middle, with the latter putting in an excellent performance there on Wednesday, breaking up movement and attacks throughout his time on the field in the 3-0 victory over Florida Gulf Coast.


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Before the season, the Orange Bowl staff took a conference by conference look at who could emerge as a Heisman candidate in 2012. Some have lived up to the hype, while others have let the weeks slip by. Here in week six, we'll take a look back at some of the names we mentioned to see who's still standing midway through the college football season.
The Favorites:
Geno Smith, West Virginia QB – At this point in the season, there's no arguing that the West Virginia quarterback has been hands down the best player in football. Through five games, Smith leads the nation with a 228.4 passer rating, 24 touchdowns, no interceptions and an 83.4 completion percentage, while ranking third with 1,996 passing yards. He's shown a complete mastery of Dana Holgersen's "Airraid" offense, and has proven a transition from the Big East to the Big 12 isn't too much for the senior to handle. His gaudy numbers have established Smith as the Heisman frontrunner, and if he keeps this pace up he'll have no trouble bringing home the hardware in December.
Collin Klein, Kansas State QB – As long as the Wildcats keep winning (and they're 15-3 with Klein under center), his name can't be counted out. He's shredding his reputation as a run-first quarterback, already throwing for 887 yards and seven touchdowns through five games. The rest of his throwing numbers are up too, collecting a 166.6 passer rating (125.6 last season) completing 67 percent of his passes (up from 57.3 in 2011) at an average of 9.44 yards per attempt (as opposed to 6.83 a year ago). What makes him truly dangerous is despite the advancement in the pocket, he's still just as lethal out of it. Klein has collected another 405 yards and seven scores rushing while conducting ninth-ranked rushing attack in college football.
Braxton Miller, Ohio State QB – Urban Meyer has placed a great deal on the shoulders of his sophomore quarterback, and Miller has carried Ohio State to a perfect 6-0 record while establishing himself as one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country. Through six games he's tallied over 1,800 yards of offense and 17 touchdowns, statistically improving across the board from last season. Miller will only get better as the season rolls along, but while we can expect a few mistakes from the youngster, we can also expect to see him play some of the gutsiest football in the country.
De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon RB – When the ball is in his hands, he's just lethal. With just 61 touches on the season, Thomas has found the end zone nine times and averages 9.5 yards per touch. By comparison, teammate Kenjon Barner has scored just one more touchdown despite over twice as many offensive touches. Thomas has tapered off a bit the past few weeks, being held scoreless against Arizona and slowed significantly against Washington State, but his position allows it. Unlike a quarterback, one or two off games won't push a playmaker like Thomas out of the Heisman picture. All he needs is a performance similar to his week one drumming of Arkansas State (seven touches, 119 yards, three touchdowns) to put him right back in the thick of things.
A few we missed on:
Montee Ball, Wisconsin RB – He just hasn't looked like the running back who tied an FBS record for points scored a year ago. After averaging over six yards per carry in 2010 and 2011, Ball's average is down to just four this season. He's only broken the century mark in all-purpose in half of his games this year, despite reaching that plateau in every game last season. Luckily Ball has still managed to find pay dirt, with eight touchdowns on the year and four scores in his past two games that Badgers fans hope is a sign of things to come.
Matt Barkley, USC QB – When you play for a team many expect to run the table, one loss can knock you out of Heisman contention. Such is the case for Matt Barkley, who has fallen off since USC's week three loss to Stanford. After throwing 10 touchdowns and just one interception through the first two matchups, he's thrown just two scores and four picks in the two games after and he's already been sacked six times this season. There's still time for Barkley to turn his season around with two potential matchups with Oregon looming on the horizon, and his performance in last week's win over Utah was a positive step. However, he'll need some of the frontrunners to miss a step or two if he hopes to get back in the race.
Landry Jones, Oklahoma QB – Jones got off to a slow start last season before stringing together a number of impressive performances against the Big 12, but he looks awfully exposed without Ryan Broyles streaking down the sidelines. With the high powered offenses of West Virginia and TCU joining the conference ranks, Jones' 1,032 yards, seven touchdowns and 135.2 passer rating don't look nearly as impressive. Not to mention, Jones had two late turnovers that helped Collin Klein and Kansas State pull off an upset over the Sooners in week four.
Tyler Wilson, Arkansas QB – Our tough luck candidate in the group, Wilson actually kicked off the season with the best start of his career (19-of-27, 367 yards, three touchdowns). Then came the overtime loss to Louisiana-Monroe, the collarbone injury, watching his Razorbacks be dismantled by Alabama from the sideline, a four-game losing streak, two conference losses and a porous defense that has allowed 35 points per game (worst in the SEC).
Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech QB – Thomas' numbers are actually better right now than they were at this point last season. He's thrown for 1,447 yards , 14 total touchdowns and a 124.1 rating, but that's not what was expected out of him. The physical tools haven't gone anywhere, but LT3 hasn't taken the steps forward many anticipated he would, and Virginia Tech has stumbled out to a 3-3 start. He'll have a chance to make something happen in conference play, but it'd take winning from here on out to get within a whiff of the Heisman bronze.
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Basic applications, like automatic call distributor (ACD), computer telephony integration (CTI), interactive voice response (IVR), and call monitoring, are still leading the trends in the Vietnam contact center market. "ACD is the biggest contributor that accounts for almost 40 percent of all applications and is still growing at a fast rate as majority of contact centers' primary purpose is to support incoming voice calls. It is forecasted that in 2018, ACD will reach the saturated status of 31.7 percent from 37.3 percent in 2011 and start to slow down. The same will happen to other current major applications, like CTI and IVR," Thao said in a statemet.
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Vietnam has been established as a credible, low-cost alternative destination for offshore and outsourced services. Hiring IT professionals in Vietnam is 30 percent to 50 percent less expensive than other outsourcing countries, like India and the Philippines.
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My heart feels so sad and burdened today. As I type a close family friend lies in the hospital in a coma with his wife and his little son by his side. Life is so fragile and you just never know how much time you or your loved ones have. I have been missing my husband and kiddos so bad the past few days. We are all so busy it's like we don't even have time for the important things in life. I guess when a person reaches this point in their life it is time to re evaluate. The world around us seems to be falling apart. Thank God our little family is healthy and well. There is just so much bad news out there right now it is so hard to stay positive. I call client after client on a daily basis and over and over again I am told that they no longer work for the company. I guess all we can do is pray for those around us going through these tough times and make sure every day the ones closest to us know how important and loved they really are. Anyway, I am kind of rambling at this point so I am going to go.
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The discovery of the circulation of the blood is generally credited to the English physician William Harvey. Before his work, people assumed blood just kind of ambled around without any direction, much as my relatives assumed about me when I was young. I'd say Aristotle and my Aunt Minna have some apologizing to do.
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Hey, newbie here. Gotta say Spice and Wolf is a really interesting series, with everything a guy could want in it. Just a quick question about the novels, but what exactly is the story "A boy, a girl and a white flower" from volume 7 about? I know that it features Horo from the pre-Lawrence era, and that she's looking for some elixir, but yeah, what exactly is going on in the tale. If I'm violating any rules by asking this question, sorry in advance. But my curiosity is killing me.
|2010-01-17, 10:51
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that he thinks the Light Novel series will be ending in the near future.
And he has a plan to write new Light Novel series.
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|2010-01-17, 15:44
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True. But still...life after Spice and Wolf is gonna suck :-(. I really the author decides to explore the side world of Spice and Wolf, such as the characters in Horo's past or even introduce a new character who journeys with the two for a time. Ah, but that realm of possibility can only be reserved for fanfiction :-). Does the plot seem to be winding down to a climactic conclusion?
|2010-02-01, 16:31
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Short answer... yeah. Only the first few novels have been adapted for anime.
Longer answer --- the development of their relationship does slow down dramatically as they're pressed by day-to-day adventures. This isn't terribly different than a lot of romance manga or novels though.
I'm very curious about how the author is going to wrap this story up though.
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|2010-03-02, 03:52
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Its got two seasons out. The adventures are somewhat episodic little stories -- and there's the followup manga and light novels.
That's as much as one gets in about 98% of any series.
I'd give it a fair chance of a 3rd season but probably tied into wrapping the light novel series up.
|2010-03-02, 06:02
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And, even so, the end of the the second season of the anime, while not providing a formal end, is rather satisfying story-arc-wise. It's not one of those where characters are left in a completely unresolved dire situation. Additionally, I have found the LN, manga, and anime all have a lot to offer.
The absolute worst thing I could see happening is that the last few LN were not made domestically available in the West, thus making it more problematic in getting the last few bits of the story... hooked as I am, I will get my hands on them one way or another.
I'd say go for it man; let yourself get hooked.
|2010-03-27, 19:26
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I have a question about the series that the fanbase might help clarify for me.
The wheat pouch Horo hangs around her neck is supposely where she lives, as stated by the novels and the anime. And that if it were grinded, burned, etc, then she would disappear( this is am i not completely sure, but many people seems to think so.)
Well here is what sparked of my question.
In the north where she lived before travlling south, there shouldn't be any wheat there, since it was a cold climate unsuitable for growing wheat. And she doesn't seem to be carrying wheat with her during her travel to the south for the first time. So does Horo actually live in the wheat, and if that is the case, how was she able to live in north where wheat was unable to grow?
And my second question
Is there like distance limit impose on Horo for how far she can be away from the wheat? For example, does she needs to remain within 30 meters of the wheat for her to notdisappear? And if her pouch was missing/stolen, would she be able to disappear and re-appear to where her pouch was dropped/taken, since she technically lives within the wheat in the pouch?
Sorry, if these questions have already been posted and answered somewhere on the forums. If they are already posted, please guide me in the gernal direction to those questions, if you don't mind.
|2010-03-28, 07:31
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If the pouch was stolen, she may not be able to 'warp' to it, but given her connection to the grain, she would likely be able to sense its whereabouts.
As it stands we may never have a solid answer for this, but as Holo exists somewhere in the rift between spirits and deities, I believe its quite possible she's [a lot] stronger than she lets on, or possibly understands, being a relatively young god/spirit. Certainly being able to influence weather and harvests suggests some level of power, even if its not something she thinks about.
Now, if anything has been mentioned about this in later books, Im happy to stand corrected.
|2010-03-28, 13:10
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The explanation given by Tyr going into consideration, she does say that if the wheat is in some manner destroyed (i.e. not useful for planting) she would disappear. I do wonder if that is now not the case, given her contract is void. Or, is it the case because with the initiation of that contract she as a result found herself bound?
I would like to see that explored, but if it isn't it's no big deal. She has the wheat; it could be used to grow more, and thus could continually increase her "safety net". I will just wait patiently on the later books so I accidently don't ruin any surprise I would otherwise encounter!
|2010-03-28, 16:40
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Heh.. another interesting conversation
It's always felt to me like she could have left Pasroe anytime, but she simply didn't want to leave on her own. I mean, she can obviously travel on her own with wheat grains, it's not like she needs Lawrence around for that purpose (it's interesting then, that she chose HIM to travel with.. was he the ONLY traveler going through Pasroe? Was she already interested in him from seeing him on his prior visits to Pasroe? Was it just a marvellous coincidence after all?).
Even the wheat in his cart that she moved to wasn't even from Pasroe, so it doesn't seem like she was tied to that village in any way other than her honor-bound word. This implies that she was so desperate to not be alone that she wouldn't even leave Pasroe, a place she hated and didn't even associate with in a physical form anymore.
Being a harvest deity, it does stand to reason that she needs some kind of tether to the physical world. Again I doubt that she "needs" it to survive per se, but merely needs it to take a physical form. If it's gone, her spirit wanders around alone until it can find something suitable in order to manifest itself again.
Whether she needs a grain plant like wheat is questionable. They aren't just talking about wheat, after all, but rather barley and other wheat-like grains. Maybe in Yoitsu etc she didn't need a specific plant, maybe anything that can be "harvested" is good enough for a harvest deity.. so maybe she can survive even in Yoitsu in a physical form by keeping enough grass alive with her power, even through harsh times.
Whether she can travel without her physical form, or whether she'll "die" without it (or simply vanish) is tough to say, but it seems unlikely that either would be true. The novels go to great lengths to underscore the fact that she is AFRAID of traveling alone, not that she is incapable of it.
As for distance limitations, who knows? She even split the grains in her pouch with Lawrence when they ran from Medioh's men in volume 1, so was her spirit with both him and with her physical presence? Or maybe she was relying on her spirit being able to drift to his wheat in the worst-case scenario?
|2010-03-28, 16:45
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I don't know if her spirit would "drift" per se, but as long as he was ok, it would be ok, which meant she would be ok... not to even venture into the whole transformation thing requiring the wheat or blood... that's a discussion in and of itself!
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|2010-03-28, 18:23
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Also, a lot of your points seemed to focus around Holo as a harvest deity. Whilst thats what she is right now, I somehow doubt that's all she is or can be, because she only effectively became a harvest deity as far as we know, after making a pact with the village. Now whether being a god that pact is simply an agreement of honour or something stronger we dont know (that said her proud, wise wolf character aspect would likely lead her loathe to break an agreement anyway).
She may not even need a grain-based substance, it may simply be she needs some form of life to bind to (hence the sacrifice of grain, grain representing new life [the seed of life] or blood, blood being seen as a source of raw life by many cultures, hence where Vampires came from!) or the need for the grain may simply be a limitation imposed by her pact with the village, you're right we know she's terrified of being alone, she may simply have chose Lawrence because it was easier/less risky/less scary because he had the grain already. Sometimes convenience is wonderful, and Holo can so definately be a little whimsical!
As he has visited Pasloe before, Holo may well also have had a chance to watch Lawrence before, and thus even though she didnt really know his personality or him, she knew the SORT of person he was, and thus he was likely to be open to bargaining in return for companionship and possible boons. That he was a reasonably lonely soul himself, and already had wheat this time really was a convenient bonus. Lawrence is also a pragmatist, the books make explicit reference to how she hates being treated as different (in awe/fear etc) again possibly because of how alone it leaves her feeling, she may have believed because of his pragmatic, lonely nature as a merchant, Lawrence would be more likely NOT to treat her differently and actually treat her as a person/being, something she deeply desires.
I'd also agree there's a strong possibility Holo doesn't need anything to survive, however the pact may have imposed limits on her corporeal form, and whilst she is unsure as to the exact status of the pact, or its annulment, she is playing it safe. Given her fear of being alone, an existance as an unmanifested spirit with no contact with any living thing is probably abhorent to her. Again the fact she knows this grain is there is almost a safety net and personal comfort.
Whilst she told Lawrence what might happen if the grain was lost, theres a distinct possibility she was exaggerating as a personal safeguard. Holo is after all, much as she hates it, an extremely lonely and vulnerable individual, at least in part (after all one of the reasons she is such a great character is because she is so debateable and multifacetted!).
If the pact is ever completely broken, I think theres a possibility Holo would show a much wider degree of powers and capabilities (dependant on how aware she is of her own capabilities, IIRC its implied she left the north to see the world when she was VERY young as far as a spirit/deity goes), and also a distinct possibility she would no longer feel the need for either the grain, nor need the grain to transform, the pact simply imposes a limitation/control on her at current. Her implied origins, Scandinavia/Northern Germany aren't exactly known for thier grain production after all, plus except for the pact, what tie would a wolf goddess usually have to a harvest? Wolves are more usually seen as hunters or symbols of the power of nature, or natural beauty, rather than anything directly related to the harvest?
|2010-03-28, 19:45
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That being said, I still don't think Pasroe or her "pact" there are anything important.. it still feels like she merely stayed there for her old friend's sake and her honor. Time flew by, and once she lost interest she left. I don't think she stayed there because she was "bound" by anything she didn't have control over, she just didn't realize how long she was there until it was too late.
You are right, though, that a wolven harvest deity seems out-of-place, and that's a clear clue that she is still keeping secrets (it's the reason why I think she still is, anyhow).
The funny thing is that as a kid loving Tolkien (kinda tough at the age of 7/8) I took an interest in light studies of pagan deities of the ancient slavic people (Wends/Poles etc), such as Radegast the harvest god. Horo is more like the lightning/thunder nymphs/gods of the Byzantine era, such as Perun (if my memory still serves).
Horo certainly doesn't seem Norse to me (although the thought of Lawrence traveling with a harvest-deity variant of Fenrir is oddly compelling). It's difficult to tell what age the story is set in.. if it's well after the age of the Fenrir/Wepwawet/Skolls, in the High Middle Ages when Christianity had overtaken most pagan beliefs in Europe, then it seems more likely to be something more like Perun than the ancient Greek or Norse wolves of myth.
But then, I know little mythology of that time outside the slavic stuff. Plus, I haven't looked at mythology since I was young kid, so I doubt I'm anywhere near accurate. But it's fun to wonder if Hasekura is making such parallels or just intended Horo to be exactly what she says she is. Sad though it is to hear myself say so, the very idea of a wolven harvest god amuses me, so I think you're right to point that out
|2010-03-28, 20:16
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Time flew by... maybe early on... but as the people deserted her and relegated her to legend and tradition, lonliness (as well all know) set in and that time must have not just passed slowly but dragged... painfully!!! It is that kind of suffering on top of her personality and speech pattern and other features that make her such a dynamic and dare I say "breathing" character!
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Greenwood Lake, NY
Doris Talt of Greenwood Lake, a retired supervisor for N.Y. Telephone and a longtime resident of the area, died on June 26, 2013 in Ellen Memorial in Honesdale, PA. She was 81.
The daughter of the late James and Margaret Talt, she was born on July 7, 1931 in New York City.
She was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Greenwood Lake and the Greenwood Lake Gaelic Society.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.
Visitation hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 30th at the Strong Basile Funeral Home, 4 Oak St., Greenwood Lake, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 1st at Holy Rosary Church in Greenwood Lake. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Warwick, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corp. or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties.
Arrangements by Strong Basile Funeral Home, 477-8240 or www.ocfuneralhomes.com.


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Now don't worry; it is not me launching my own sewing pattern company so you can breathe a collective sigh of relief. I'm here to help get the word out about Lilith & Eve, an emerging pattern company led by two of my talented former colleagues, Sarah Frack and Nicole Davis. They have been scheming and working HARD on this baby since before I met them last year, and they are now at the stage where they need discerning home sewers to test their first pattern before publishing. That's where you come in!
Lilith & Eve Patterns are inspired by two distinct personality types. Lilith is a more carefree child of nature and Eve is the adventurous sophisticate. Each sewing pattern includes two versions that represent these styles, which is pretty clever and provides a lot of fun and versatility. The goal of the company is to provide patterns for sewers of all levels (not just beginners!) that are thoughtfully designed for a proper and modern fit.
Despite their impressive resumes, they still want to ensure that they're putting out a high quality product that is well-packaged, well-designed and appropriately fits a wide range of sizes. If you would like to throw your name in the hat and are willing to be a pattern tester now or in the future for Lilith & Eve Patterns (in print patterns, not PDF, by the way), it would be much appreciated. As a pattern tester, your feedback on the instructions, pattern grading, fit and style is incredibly valuable to the designers so they can make necessary changes before the final print. You don't have to have a blog and you won't be pressured to promote the product after its launch. I know how labor intensive it can be to be a pattern tester, so your commitment is not taken lightly. Each tester gets a package of goodies as a thank you, and of course free access to the finalized patterns.
Please sign up using THIS FORM. Sending in your response is not a concrete commitment, so if you would just like to learn more, certainly sign up anyway and you can decide later if you have time. On behalf of L&E, thank you in advance for your help! You can find more info on the L&E website, and if you have any questions about the pattern testing process, you can contact lilithandevepatterns @ gmail.


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The road to the Valle Vista League title has run through San Dimas the past few seasons, and that's not expected to change in 2014.
The Saints, despite a few graduation losses, most notably area Player of the Year Joe Mayorga and quarterback Josh Avila, began this season as the favorites to repeat not only in the Valle Vista League, but in the CIF-Southern Section Mid-Valley Division as well.
San Dimas still features enough returning pieces to rise to the top of the league standings. The keys are linebacker Josiah Erickson, who was first team All-Area, and running backs Manny Elisade and Chris Rufus, who combined for nearly 1,000 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns. San Dimas also adds junior Darius Chamberlain, who could be his new home-run hitter, and lineman Jonathan Ariano, who comes over from rival Bonita.
Adding to the Saints' odds for a repeat are that its chief challenger from a season ago — Pomona — was moved to the Miramonte League.
"I like where we're at," San Dimas coach Bill Zernickow said. "We're young (on offense) as far as varsity game experience. Defensively, though, we're as good as we've ever been. I think we'll be able to catch-up on offense as the season goes along."
That top challenge likely comes from Northview, which will again feature a top power running game and one of the better defensive units in the league. The question is if the Vikings, with running back Christeon Blackmon back, can create enough firepower to keep up with San Dimas. History says they can't, but Northview looks to be the best of the rest.
Covina, with running backs Pearnell Smalley and Devin Hynes back, will battle the Vikings for second and look like a solid No. 3 pick. New league entry Rowland is the wild card. The Raiders, who move over from the Hacienda League, look to be in a better position to compete for a playoff spot. Nogales and Wilson could be improved, but are still a year or so away.
Coach: Bill Zernickow
2013 record: 10-4
Key returners: RB Manny Elizalde, Sr.; RB Chris Rufus, Sr.; RB, Sr.; WR Josh Aguilar, Sr.; LB Josiah Erickson, Jr.; LB Bobby Rios, Sr.
Key newcomers: QB Andrew Avila, Sr.; RB Darius Chamberlain, Jr.; OL Jonathaan Aleriano (transfer from Bonita), Sr.
Bottom line: The Saints again appear to be in prime position to compete for a division title. Zernickow, who spent time at a Auburn University coaches champ, adds some key newcomers, along with some new wrinkles to his already explosive offense. He also said that this could be one of the better defenses of his tenure, which translate to, look out!
2. Northview
Coach: Marcel Perez
2013 record: 8-3
Key returners: RB Christeon Blackmon, Sr.; QB Eduardo Romero, Sr.; DL Jaron Reed, DL, Sr.; LB Ricky Padilla, LB, Sr.; LB Max Flores, LB, Sr.; RB/LB Andres Hooper, Jr.; OL/DL Anibal Lopez, Jr.; OL/DL Angel Ruiz, Sr.
Bottom line: Power football will again be the thumbprint for the Vikings, who again will rely on their run game and defense. On paper, they don't appear to have the firepower to out do San Dimas for first, but second looks like a reasonable goal.
3. Covina
Coach: Joe Brown
2013 record: 4-6
Key returners: RB Pearnell Smalley, Sr.; RB Devin Hynes, Jr.; WR/DB Eric Williams, Jr.; WR Dorian Robinson, Jr.; DB Michael Roberts, Jr.; OL/DL Ruben Ratano, Sr.; LB Ryan Cavanass, Sr.; QB Joe Banavides, Sr.
Bottom line: The Colts should be more consistent this year, and they have the look of a playoff team, with the return of Smalley. They finished fifth last season, but also lost two league games by a combined six points. If they turn that around, this should be a playoff team.
4. Rowland
Coach: Ryan Jacobson
Record: 3-7
Key returners: RB Jackie Zhang, Sr.; QB Nathaniel Sanchez, Sr.; RB/LB Adrian Campos, Sr.; OL/DL Earl Allen, Sr.; LB Joey Hartnett, Sr.
Key newcomers: WR Louie Marquez, Sr.; WR/DB Nick Esparza, Jr.; RB/DB Christopher Aguirre, Sr.
Bottom line: The Raiders should benefit from the move from the Hacienda to the Valle Vista League. The question is how much? Rowland will be quite competitive in its new league, but it still has ways to go to catch San Dimas. But second and a playoff spot are within reach.
5. Nogales
Coach: Richard Salazar
Record: 2-8
Key returners: S/WR Fernando Amaya, Sr.; RB Cameron Eaglin, Jr.; OL Fernando Rodriguez, Sr.
Key newcomers: LB Terranzo Manderville, Jr.; QB Matthew Holguin, So.
Bottom line: Salazar, a former assistant at La Habra, comes from a winning program. He will try to instil that attitude in the Nobles. Time will tell how he does.
6. Wilson
Coach: Greg Gano
Record: 1-9
Key returners: WR/DB Matthew Medina, Sr.; RB Tyler Davis, Jr.; TE Aaron Ballard, Sr.; QB Matthew Dalrymple, Sr.; OL/DL Eric Archuleta, Sr.
Bottom line: Gano, who won four division titles at Los Altos, will try to work his magic at Wilson, where he once was an assistant. But it could be his toughest coaching job yet.
Manny Elizalde, San Dimas, RB, Sr.
Elizalde will be one of the keys to the Saints potent Wing-T offense. He played a pivotal role last season, rushing for 550 yards and seven touchdowns. San Dimas is expected to be player in the race for the Mid-Valley Division title, and Elizalde will be a big part of that success.
Josiah Erickson, San Dimas, LB, Jr.
Erickson is one of the top returning defensive players in the area. He was first team all-area last season. More is expected of him this season, being the leader of what San Dimas coach Bill Zernickow might be his best defensive unit to date.
Chris Rufus, San Dimas, RB, Sr. — Key cog in San Dimas' Wing-T
Darius Chamberlain, San Dimas, RB, Jr. — Saints' new home run hitter
Bobby Rios, San Dimas, LB, Sr. — The sack machine
Jonathaan Aleriano, San Dimas, OL, Sr. — Bolsters the Saints' front line
Christeon Blackmon, Northview, RB, Sr. — Northview's go-to player
Jaron Reed, Northview, DL, Sr. — Had 14 sacks last season
Pearnell Smalley, Covina, RB, Sr. — Ran for 1,000 yards last season
Eric Williams, Covina, WR/DB, Jr. — Will do a little of everything for Colts
Jackie Zhang, Rowland, RB, Sr. — One of the top backs in the league
Nathaniel Sanchez, Rowland, QB, Sr. — Might be top returning QB
"We're really excited to play in this new league, and play old rivals like Nogales and Wilson. Last year, we struggled competitively (in the Hacienda League). I think this league is more competitive for where we are at."
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Maybe it's just me, but members of the Chicago Bears new coaching staff sound like they don't have a clue.
Based on what they've said publicly, at least.
Which is virtually nothing.
Starting with new coach Marc Trestman and going right through the rest of the assistants, the new Bears coaches have offered almost nothing by way of an assessment, scouting report or insight on Bears players.
In his introductory news conference, Trestman said he wanted time before making public his thoughts on players. He talked about needing months, which is also apparently the time it will take for him to put a playbook together.
Sorry, I don't get it, but why isn't the playbook done? A running play for Matt Forte, a passing play for Brandon Marshall, and bang, done. When Bears general manager Phil Emery brings in an actual tight end, you can add another page.
But not to have a playbook completed and not to have a coaching staff filled out -- what has Trestman been doing for the last month?
I'll hang up and listen for a frustrating lack of answers.
But you know what? Trestman's vague and evasive responses to questions about specific players is serving him well when it comes to Jay Cutler.
Trestman refused to call Cutler a franchise quarterback. Matt Cavanaugh, Trestman's choice as quarterbacks coach, also stayed away from that label.
This, mind you, comes after general manager Phil Emery said upon his hiring and again after firing Lovie Smith that he viewed Cutler as exactly that kind of quarterback, even though Cutler has won exactly one playoff game in his seven-year career.
Emery is the guy with the money, too, don't forget. But most immediately, he doesn't count in the Cutler conundrum.
Getting Cutler into that quarterback club falls on Trestman and Cavanaugh. They have different personalities when it comes achieving that goal -- Trestman is regarded as more encouraging, Cavanaugh has a reputation as someone harshly demanding -- and the feeling is that one of those personalities will get through to Cutler.
But for now, this is Mom and Dad standing united against Junior. These are the parents saying the same thing: Cutler has a great arm and brings a lot of other physical talents you want in a winning quarterback, but ...
Here are the buts: Cutler's mental and emotional approaches to adversity have been wildly inconsistent, his willingness to accept coaching and lead during games has been famously juvenile, his poise and mechanics in big spots devolve into big messes.
There's more, but you get the idea. And so do Trestman and Cavanaugh. It's telling that neither would go near the tag the GM declared. It's likely that this will be Cutler's last offensive staff with the Bears and that this staff knows it. So, if you're among those coaches, why give away that leverage?
It took a while, but Stevie Sunshine found a positive side to a coaching staff that would appear to have seen no tape of the players it will be coaching. Trestman's staff still lacks a wide receivers coach, and now I can't wait until he offers no insight.


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Phone batteries fade. Laptop batteries wane. Your internal batteries need recharging, too. Come plug in at the NW corner of the Convention Center. Meet up with friends, record an interview, or just hang.
Austin Convention Center: 1st floor (NW Corner of 4th St. & Trinity)
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Beets in Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness and retains their gorgeous color. Tossed with vinaigrette and topped with toasted nuts, these beet wedges make a great salad.
1 head garlic, roasted
3 tbsp. Sherry wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
3⁄4 cup olive oil
3 lb. red and golden beets
1⁄2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- In a large bowl, mash the garlic to a paste consistency. Whisk in vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper, until completely combined.
- While whisking, drizzle oil into mixture gradually until fully incorporated.
Roast whole beets until tender, peel, and cut into wedges. Toss in vinaigrette, and top with toasted nuts.


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Is this herpes?
Occasionally, I get an itchy outbreak near my tailbone. It is consists of raised bumps that eventually (5-7 days) dry up and disappear. They seem to apear when I am stressed, have a cold or have been in the sun alot. Is this herpes or shingles? I first noticed it after using a tanning bed, could I have picked it up there? Is it tranferable during intercourse even if I have no lesions near my genital area?
What you are experiencing may be a form of a herpes virus (genital herpes, cold sores or chicken pox with recurrent shingles, are forms of herpes virus). It is difficult to tell based on your symptoms, but it sounds a lot like shingles. Shingles isn`t contagious while genital herpes is. Even if it were genital herpes, it has a low likelihood of transmission given its location. The best way to determine what type you have would be to culture the sores for the herpes virus. Antibody testing could determine if you have been infected in the past. It would be impossible to determine if you contracted genital herpes from a surface although it is unlikely to occur.
Thomas A deHoop, MD
Formerly Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Medical Student Education
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Xicato XSM 3000 LED Module is Brighter and More Efficient
Jan 21, 2013, 09:07 EST
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xicato, a leading developer of LED modules for retail, hospitality and architectural environments, today announced the latest addition to its XSM family of products, a 3000 lumen module that is easily implemented into new or existing spot and general illumination applications. In addition to retaining Xicato's quality of light characteristics, all XSM products share a common footprint, mechanical connections and optical aperture, so it's easy for lighting manufacturers to offer a portfolio of solutions by simply changing modules. There's no need to re-engineer reflectors or fit to expand a range of luminaires. The new XSM module is designed to replace a 35W ceramic metal halide lamp and deliver superior color consistency initially and over time.
"The new XSM module uses our phosphor and packaging innovations to achieve great efficiency that supports energy and cost reductions while retaining ease-of-use for our OEMs," said Thor Scordelis, manager of global product marketing at Xicato. "XSM 3000 does this without sacrificing quality of light or the 'future-proof' approach of our product family." Full specifications are available online at www.xicato.com/products.php.
Xicato believes the true value of LED modules lies in the quality of light they deliver from an aesthetic and economic perspective. Its solutions are engineered to meet the highest standards of light quality, which allows end users to experience true, consistent color, both initially and over time. The small form factor of the modules and complement of reflectors, heat-sinks, and drivers make Xicato's modules the perfect choice for lighting retail, hospitality and gallery environments around the globe. Complete information can be found at www.xicato.com.
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About Xicato
Xicato is passionate about light. Light has an emotional effect on people and a direct impact on business profitability. It ultimately influences everything in our lives. Xicato is a recognized leader in creating LED modules that provide superior aesthetics, economics and durability. Xicato aspires to be the trusted partner of the global lighting design community and luminaire manufacturers.
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Have just been trying out Yahoo's new social network, Mash. It's in private beta and I managed to get an invite from Mdy through Twitter. If you want to see what it looks like, best take a look at what the first few users have been posting up in the photo pools. My first impression is that it's not as intuitive as, say, Piczo or Bebo. It doesn't offer the skins that most blogging platforms do, like Vox or Wordpress. And it's not as networked as Facebook. I'm wondering what segment of web user Mash will appeal most to.
I'm sure that its best bits will develop over time, but being Yahoo, I thought that from the start maybe more would be made of the niche networks that are under the same roof - like Flickr or Upcoming. You can't even take your profile pic from your Flickr account.
So let's see what happens over time. If you'd like a Yahoo Mash invite let me know.


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That front-page headline of Dec. 4 about a proposed 2-mill county tax increase reinforced my opinion that the county commissioners' salaries are a big problem.
The commissioners could take a cut of 50 percent and still be earning much more than my husband earned.
Also on the county government front, there's the problem of residents at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center not eating all the meals they receive, because the meals have too much food, or the residents don't like what is being served. That's waste.
Meanwhile, if I had a $250,000 income, there would be no hesitation by me regarding paying higher taxes on that income. For shame!
And Orlando Pride III had another fantastic letter on Dec. 5 about the national debt.
Finally, thanks are in order to the Butler Eagle for reminding us, by way of the Dec. 5 editorial, about all of the former state lawmakers serving prison time.


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#13 Western New England - 6, Farmingdale State - 2
Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State baseball team fell, 6-2, in their home opener this afternoon against 13th ranked Western New England. The Rams dropped to 1-5 on the year, while the Golden Bears are 1-0.
Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the sixth, Farmingdale State sophomore second baseman Tom Rydzewski (Franklin Square, N.Y.) recahed first after being hit by a pitch. Rydzewski stole second and scored on a David Zilnicki (Riverhead, N.Y.) RBI single to right field. Freshman designated hitter Dalton McCarthy (Manorville, N.Y.) tied the game at 2-2 on a one out RBI triple to right.
Western New England led off the ninth inning with back-to-back singles and then loaded the bases with one out. The Golden Bears took a 3-2 lead after Kyle McKelvey (Schenectady, N.Y.) walked and increased the advantage to 6-2 on a 3 RBI bases clearing triple by junior first baseman Steve Ambrosino (Laurel Hollow, N.Y.).
The Rams managed a two out single in the ninth but were unable score.
Zilnicki was 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored and an RBI, while senior third baseman Ron Remi (Massapequa, N.Y.) added two hits. Senior starting pitcher Anthony Eilers (Bay Shore, N.Y.) earned a no decision after allowing one earned run and four hits over seven innings of work.
Senior third baseman Mike Rubino (Northford, Conn.) led the way for Western New England with two hits and two runs scored, while Ambrosino was 1-for-4 with 3 RBI. Senior pitcher Mike Lospinuso (West Islip, N.Y.) picked up the win after throwing 3.2 scoreless innings in relief.
Farmingdale State will host Keene State at 10:00 a.m. and RPI at 1:30 p.m. in the second day of the 2013 Spring Baseball Classic tomorrow.


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During the event, the Knights will draw the final prizes for the 10/10 Club. Ticket holders who do not attend the dinner are invited to join the diners for dessert and coffee during the drawings.
Dinner tickets are on sale after every weekend Mass at St Mark Church, or can be reserved by calling David at 423-2413. You can also take your chance at the door.
This is the last week for entries in the Creative Scarecrow competition. Entry forms need to be in this coming weekend, Oct. 9. Scarecrows should be up by Columbus Day so that judging can take place between Monday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 17. Judy Knight says that the aim is to have fun and raise money for hungry people through the Jamestown Community Farm. "Originally, I had intended to send the money to the R.I. Food Bank but later realized that the JCF would multiply those funds. All of the money will go directly to the JCF," Judy said. Entry forms are in Sally Scarecrow's basket at 155 Conanicus Ave., opposite the Bay Voyage.
Rhode Island Rocks? Mc- Quade's Market is donating this tasty and unique item as the door prize for the upcoming performance of Charlie Hall's Ocean State Follies at the recreation center on Oct. 23. The evening is a benefit for the Jamestown Medical Fund. Maryann Toppa, the JMF secretary, says she will be glad to deliver tickets to anyone who calls her at her home, 423-2866, and leaves a message. Tickets are also available at Baker's Pharmacy and the Cathryn Jamieson Salon.
With the Jamestown Community Theatre celebrating 20 years of community art and more than 30 productions, artistic director and co-founder of the troupe, Mary S. Wright, is directing the production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella," now in rehearsal and to be presented next month at the recreation center. She will be assisted by Annie McIntyre.
Lisa Brown and Mary Haite are co-producers and Rebecca Brazil is musical director, assisted by Walter Sage. Dori Hirsch is costume director.
Tickets will go on sale next Wednesday, Oct.13, at Baker's Pharmacy, Cathryn Jamieson Salon, The Secret Garden and Conanicut Marine store. They may also be purchased at Pleasant Surprise in Newport and Midnight Sun in Wickford. For seniors and children, tickets are $7. Adults pay $12. If you wait too long, they will be $10 or $15, respectively, at the door.
The Friends of the Jamestown Library will sponsor a flu shot clinic on Saturday, Oct. 9, with the Wellness Company at the library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your medical insurance card with you; otherwise, it's $20.
Taking issue with my statement last week that a LNG tanker cannot explode, Robert Godfrey, who identifies himself as a researcher and webmaster for Save Passamaquoddy Bay 3-Nation Alliance in Eastport, Maine, writes, "A LNG tanker can't explode," is a false claim. If there were a LNG release on board a ship, LNG vapor could migrate into the ship's hull, conning tower, or other confinement – a credible scenario presenting a classic natural gas explosion hazard. The ship certainly could explode. Such an explosion could contribute to additional LNG release, resulting in more fire and explosion potential."
If that were possible, Mr. Godfrey, when was the last time it happened?
No takers for B.J.'s poser last week:
Like a song through the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away.
It's from "Forever Autumn" by the Moody Blues.
B.J.'s poser for this week: Lovers that bless the dark, on benches in Central Park.
And, one from Peter Pemantell:
I'll be alone each and every night
While you're away, don't forget to write.
Matt Dillon's horse in "Gunsmoke" was named Buck.
Who was the major movie star first offered the role of Matt Dillon, but turned it down?
We note an influx of new homes being built in the alreadycrowded area between Narragansett Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. One house nearing completion is on a corner lot that the house barely fits on. Are the new homeowners bringing their own water? We have such short memories.
Before there was the Chamber of Commerce, there was the Jamestown Village Association, which met each month upstairs at the Oyster Bar. We came across the minutes of the May 1, 1991 meeting that got underway at 8 in the morning.
There were 38 members then; Tim Baker was president, Linda Martino was secretary and Sandy Najmy, treasurer. Sandra Reynolds headed up the beautification committee and Matt Clarke handled public relations. John A. Murphy was preparing by-laws for the organization, and Charlotte Richardson and Larry Walsh were going over letters from people wishing membership.
It was at this meeting that the name of the group was finalized. There was discussion about all the businesses planting red, white and blue flowers for Memorial Day and preparing a float for the parade.
The Jamestown Press was to make maps of the business area and post them at East and West Ferry, and a committee was named to investigate parking needs for the summer trade. A letter was sent to the Town Council requesting that the improvements proposed for Narragansett Avenue by a URI landscaping class be done one phase at a time. There was a suggestion for a family day at East Ferry on July 4.
The group went on to start "Christmas in Jamestown" the first week in December, having litter baskets installed downtown and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Jamestown USO Center, now the recreation center. Ask Tim Baker about his fundraising chicken barbecues.
It was a great group filled with a wonderful spirit and enthusiasm that brought new faces to their businesses and brightened up downtown. Literally, one Christmas, all the decorations were white.
Those huge and top-heavy looking vessels continue to arrive and anchor off Newport. The Crown Princess of the Princess line will be in tomorrow and the Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Jewel, both of the Norwegian cruise line, will be in the East Passage on Saturday. The Caribbean Princess of the Princess line and the Crystal Symphony of the Crystal line will visit Sunday. Monday, we'll see the Atlantica of the Costa line and the Summit of the Celebrity line. The Crystal Symphony of the Crystal line will return next Wednesday.
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