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Jim loved the full moon, but Kate didn't. 'Love and the moon,' she said, 'so obvious and banal!' Probably moonlight had bad associations for her.
Kate had an interesting take which, some would argue, holds true in Bollywood films too. While concurrent references to love and the moon might be obvious and banal, they are justified and still appreciated by movie-watchers, as they always have been. When I came across these couple of sentences, I stopped reading for a few minutes and searched my iPod for songs with the word 'chaand' or 'chanda' (moon) or 'chaandni' (moonlight) in the title. Also thought of songs which effectively used the moon as a visual and not in the lyrics.
Here are the results, narrowed down to my top seven favorites (in chronological order). The only filters are that none of the songs is a lori (lullaby), and the 'chaand' or 'chaandni' being referred to is the moon and not a character in the film.
Thoughts on the list? Sure I've missed some good ones. Which songs would you add?
-- Dekho Woh Chaand from Shart (1954)
Singers: Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar
Music: Hemant Kumar
Watch this beautiful duet at this link, in which the moon appears in a wonderful open-ended context. The reference to the moon is hence made all the more appealing.
-- Chaudvin Ka Chaand from Chaudvin Ka Chaand (1960)
Singer: Mohammad Rafi
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni
Music: Ravi
The champion of all Bollywood songs featuring the chaand. No introduction needed to this song (watch it below -- the music is digitized, but the original vocals and visuals are retained in this particular piece). One of Bollywood's all-time best. If asked to pick one song from the bunch, this would be it. Stunning.
-- Yeh Chaand Sa Raushan Chehra from Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
Singer: Mohammad Rafi
Music: O. P. Naiyyar
An immortal song is Taareef Karoon Kya Us Ki (watch it here). I have not yet seen the film (shall, soon), the soundtrack to which offers song after wonderful song. The collective impact of this is a fantastic music album that has retained its freshness over decades.
-- Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikla from Zakhm (1998)
Singer: Alka Yagnik
Music: M. M. Kreem
Watch it at this link. This is one of my favorite Alka Yagnik songs. The poem is fantastic.
Tum aaye to aaya mujhe yaad, gali mein aaj chaand nikla
Jaane kitne dinon ke baad, gali mein aaj chaand nikla
Translated as:
When you came I remembered that the moon appeared in the lane
[Don't] Know after how many days the moon appeared in the lane
-- Chaand Chupa from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Singer: Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik
Lyrics: Mehboob and Sameer
Music: Ismail Darbar
Watch the song at this link. Starting to believe this film had a bit of everything. The song is lovely and is used as purposefully as can be expected.
-- Mitwa from Lagaan (2001)
Singers: Udit Narayan, Sukhwinder Singh
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Music: A. R. Rahman
Watch it here. The moon makes an important appearance at the beginning of this song, as the 'apna ambar hai re' (the sky is ours) follows 'dharti apni hai' (the land is ours).
-- Chaand Sifarish from Fanaa (2006)
Singers: Shaan and Kailash Kher
Music: Prasoon Joshi
Lyrics: Jatin-Lalit
Since its release, this song (watch it here) seems to be the anthem of every Indian/Pakistani wedding video I have seen. Starring arguably two of the best actors in Bollywood today, Chaand Sifarish is an iconic izhaar-e-ishq (expression of love) of this decade.


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The future is not that far out. While it is tempting to say that we're already connected and that there is not much left to connect, nothing could be further from the truth.
The Internet is increasingly everywhere. There are "only" two billion people in the world online…that leaves five billion and counting to go. Additionally, the number of things connected to the Internet will grow from 13 billion today to 50 billion by the end of the decade. And this means that the number of possible connections between people, things, employees, employers, doctors, patients, businesses, customer, etc., etc., etc., will continue to grow exponentially. We'll be creating new connections that we can't even imagine today, and at a rate we've never seen before.
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And we feel we are just getting started, as we see the amount of new value creation with our customers increasing every day. While we are proud of our global brand position, we have more work to do to help people understand the role that Cisco plays in bringing powerful connections to the world. To that end, today we are pleased to begin a new relationship with Goodby, Silverstein & Partners as our branding and advertising partner moving forward. We are excited to work with this dynamic and innovative team as we further articulate all that Cisco makes possible.
While many have contributed to the success of our brand to date, we'd like to thank Ogilvy and Mather for their partnership and the work they've created on our behalf over the last decade. They have been a strong and trusted partner and we wish them the very best.
Cisco played a major role in creating the Internet as we know it today, and we're playing an equally large role in its future generations. As we connect the previously unconnected, I am certain the years ahead will be even more amazing as the network becomes the platform on which we work, live, play and learn.
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Do you think guns in the home make your children safer? It's usually not the case. Last January, high school student Anthony Krueger locked himself in his room and shot himself under the chin twice after his mother called the police about his drug use. Stories like this highlight that one of the largest risk factors for teen suicide is the presence of a gun in the home.
In Krueger's case, the 17-year-old from Dover, Del. survived, but faces a long slow recovery from his injuries . Without access to a gun, an emotional argument can lead to broken doors and objects, screaming, tears and even a fist fight, but rarely does it end in death. With a gun present, the circumstances change.
Krueger's mother had bought the gun for protection, and allowed him access so he could "protect" his younger siblings while his mom was at work. His suicide attempt was featured in a Wilmington News Journal article earlier this month that looked at an adolescent suicide cluster in the state last year.
The reality is that guns really don't offer any protection. They only offer risk if children are present. Research in several US urban areas indicates that a gun stored in the home is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of homicide and a fivefold increase in the risk of suicide.
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A Greek default has been on everyone's minds lately. But the traders Cashin has talked to think that it's just the tip of the iceberg.
The bigger fear is what happens in the credit default swap (CDS) markets. No one knows how big it is, who the counterparties are, and, worst of all, whether the CDS contracts will actually trigger in what many would consider a default.
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Is There More At Risk Than Greece In A Greek Default - Recently, there has been a buzz building on trading desks and trading floors that there may be a lot more at stake in a potential Greek default than the media has been talking about.
As of now, most of the public discussion has centered on potential contagion among the banks as most of the Greek sovereign debit is held by the European banking community.
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Bare-naked granola bars: Easy to make and better than store-bought
Making granola bars is easier than making cookies. There's no butter and sugar to cream, so there's no need for a mixer or bringing butter and eggs to room temperature.
Home-made granola bars have no additives, no preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors and no unpronounceable ingredients -- just whole grain oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
They're a guilty pleasure without a lot of guilt because you control the sugar. They're also easy to grab when you're on the go, because they hold their shape.
Steel-cut oatmeal in the cinnamon and berry granola bars creates a sturdy bar that crumbles in the mouth into smaller pieces that deliver a satisfying chew. The sugar takes a back seat to the toasted flavor of the oatmeal.
The apricot, pistachio and almond flapjacks are also light on the sugar and hard in texture. The bars are dry-tasting with bits of hard apricots that provide a nice tart finish to the mellow flavor of old-fashioned oatmeal.
The granola bars from "America's Text Kitchen" are made with old-fashioned oatmeal, some of which is ground into a flour. These bars are sweet -- almost dessertlike -- and melt in your mouth. Replace olive oil with butter for a distinctive taste that's hard to beat.
The granola rounds are the sweetest of the bunch. Quick-cook oatmeal gives them a soft and chewy texture, and the added egg ensures they hold their shape and don't crumble.
All three recipes can be customized to suit your taste: Use different types of oats, vary the amount of nuts and seeds and dried fruit, add cinnamon. Change up the sugar and the shortening; corn syrup will produce a sturdier bar and butter adds an unmistakable flavor. You can even try a combination of corn syrup and marshmallows. Use dried dates for added sweetness.
Don't skimp on the nuts and seeds, though. They give the granola bars an added layer of flavor.
For all but the granola rounds, heat all the wet ingredients before mixing into the dry ingredients to give the bars a running start in coming together.
Two of the recipes don't require coconut. Do yourself a favor and add it. Shredded coconut gives granola an unmistakable texture and taste.
Bee staff writer Sharon K. Ghag can be reached at email@example.com or (209) 578-2340.
Granola bars
Makes 16 bars
1/3 cup maple syrup
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ teaspoon flake sea salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup raw pepitas
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line a 13-by-9-inch pan with foil so it hangs over the sides. Spray with cooking spray. Whisk maple syrup, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil. Process ½ cup oats in food processor until finely ground. Transfer to the bowl with the maple syrup and stir in remaining ingredients and mix until thoroughly coated.
Spread mixture into prepared pan in a thin even layer. Compress with a spatula. Bake 45 minutes, or until deeply golden. Let cool for at least an hour before cutting.
This recipe is from "America's Test Kitchen D.I.Y. Cookbook" ($26.95).
Granola rounds
Serves 12
1½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
½ cup each almond flour, ground flaxseed, walnuts
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup each dried blueberries and dried cranberries
1/3 cup unsweetened dried coconut
½ teaspoon each ground cinnamon and salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg
2/3 cup honey
¼ cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla and ½ teaspoon almond extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together oats, almond flour, flax seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, blueberries, cranberries, coconut, cinnamon, salt and allspice.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg and stir in the honey, oil, vanilla extract and almond extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until everything is moist. Divide mixture among 12 medium muffin cups and pack down tightly. Bake until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool for several minutes before unmolding.
This recipe is from "Muffin Tin Chef," by Matt Kadey (Ulysses Press, $15.95).
Cinnamon and berry granola bars
Makes 12 bars
7 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing
7 cups steel-cut oatmeal
¾ cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup sesame seeds
½ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons honey
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup dried cranberries, cherries and/or blueberries
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and line the base of a 7-by-10-inch pan. Mix the oats, seeds and nuts in a roasting tin and toast them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, put the butter, honey and sugar in a saucepan and stir until the butter has melted. Add the oat mixture, cinnamon and dried fruit and mix until the oats are well coated.
Tip the mixture into the tin, press down lightly and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Leave to cool in the tin, then carefully remove and cut into 12 bars.
Note: You can use any dried berries you wish. Vanilla extract can be substituted for the cinnamon.
This recipe is from "Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year," by Clodagh McKenna (Kyle Books, $27.95).
Apricot, pistachio and almond flapjacks
Makes 24 flapjacks
5 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
¾ cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
1½ ounces mixed seed (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower)
½ cup whole almonds, roughly chopped
½ cup whole pistachios, roughly chopped
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing
2 heaping tablespoons tahini
3 heaping tablespoons golden syrup
¼ cup granulated sugar
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Combine the dry ingredients except the sugar in a mixing bowl and set aside. Add the butter, tahini, syrup and sugar to a pan on a low heat. Stir to melt the butter and sugar, then add to the mixing bowl. Turn well to mix the two. Grease an ovenproof dish or baking tray and turn the mixture into it, pressing down firmly. Bake for 25 minutes until dark golden brown. Remove and slice straight away -- the flapjacks will firm up as they cool.
Notes: Lyle's Golden Syrup can be found in some supermarkets. Honey can be used instead.
This recipe is from "Kitchen & Co.: Colorful Home Cooking Through the Seasons," by Rosie French and Ellie Grace (Kyle Books, $22.95).


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An exhibition of colored pencil drawings, "Strange Menageries and a Melange," by Wauconda artist Joan E. Robertson, will be on display at The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, from Sept. 8 through Oct. 4.
An opening reception is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8.
Many of Robertson's subject matter has been still lifes of flowers and other things reflecting her travels and early exposure to the Dutch Little Masters. At the same time, she has drawn another series, a strange menagerie of different creatures inspired by her large collection of animal-themed Christmas ornaments, pins and boxes. The show will highlight these strange creatures, and will include a few flower drawings and some landscapes from her Near/Far series.
These colorful critters are presented in environments that only approximate their real nature: birds in front of bamboo trees on a Japanese furoshiki cloth, fish against a blue and purple beach towel, cats against a flowered cloth, strange animals among pine cones. The charm and fantasy of the creatures allowed for a more playful approach than Robertson's floral compositions.
Robertson is an award-winning artist who has been drawing in colored pencil since 1976. She has a bachelor's degree in art from Bucknell University, a master's degree from the University of Iowa, and is the former art curator for Kemper Insurance Companies. She earned her CPSA signature status in 2005 and has been juried into five more of the Colored Pencil of America's international exhibitions.
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By ANDREA GALABINSKI
Three West Zone teachers are among those named Golden Apple recipients by the Foundation for Lee County Schools.
Only six countywide were chosen from the more than 2,000 nominated
Kim Smith, fourth grade teacher at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts; Laura Reed, Pre-K teacher at Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Littleton; and Billy Lansberry, 9-12th grade teacher at North Fort Myers High, are among the honorees.
The Breeze is presenting a three-week series to highlight each of these professionals. On March 14, it was Laura Reed. This week, we feature Kim Smith, wrapping up next week with Billy Lansberry.
Kim Smith
When Kim Smith was surprised by officials from the Foundation for Lee County Schools. her students, staff, administration and her family could not have been more proud.
Marshall T. Bower, Esq., executive director of the Foundation, always leads the traditional surprise announcement in the teacher's classroom.
"It recognizes excellence in teaching and celebrates the profession," he said.
"Everyone gathered around her, it was great," said fourth grader Nicole Rogers. "She's just a great teacher."
Her immediate supervisor, Assistant Principal Wes Moreland, could not agree more.
"She really takes the time to care for the kids," he said. "She makes sure that every day, they learn."
Volunteer Everlener Wineston also complimented her.
"She is great; she deserved it. She has a big heart for teaching."
Academy Principal Dr. Douglas Santini also is a big fan of Smith.
"Kim Smith is a very deserving teacher for the Golden Apple award. She is very creative with her teaching methods. Kim shows a lot of energy and enthusiasm towards teaching. Kim loves the children and the Academy. Her students, parents, co-workers and staff also love her. She is an example of what the Golden Apple stands for, which is a teacher who is outstanding at every level," he said.
Her family is extremely proud.
"I got a call from my father to join my family for dinner at his Moose Lodge. He then called me back and said, 'You do have the Apple, right?'"
And there is her daughter, Carli, one of her three children, a sophomore majoring in elementary education to follow in her mother's footsteps at USF St. Petersburg.
"She has been going with me to the Golden Apple awards for four years, every year I was nominated," Smith said. "She was beyond thrilled when I won this year."
A native Floridian and a Port Charlotte resident, her other children are Collin and Corey. She is married to husband Clark.
"I started teaching in Lee County five years ago, at the Academy, in 2007, the only school where I have taught in Lee. The Academy is an extraordinary place. The kids are just so talented in every facet of their educational world, academics, dance, music, drama and art," Smith said.
Of the other recipients, she said, "They are all fabulous teachers. A nice part of the process is meeting and networking with teachers I have not met before."
She wanted her students recognized as well.
They include Nicole Amador, Samantha Cherry, Reagan Denny, Michael Depiro, Ronald Etienne, Bella Ferrazzano, Leena Flores, Nicole Garcia, Diego Giraldo, Mikayla Gonzalez, Shawn Hall-Krabill, Ashton Herald, Donovan Hesselmeyer, Patrick Horton, Dalton Jones, Julisa Landaverde, Shiann Null, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Olvera, Nicole Rogers, Isaac Stine, Serenity Vasile, Alexia White and Reilee Williams.
"It is a rare distinction to have three teachers from the same area," Smith said. "When we saw each other, we said it isn't the teachers, it is the children in this area. They just need people to believe in them."


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Thank you Debra .. There is a story with this piece I was driving to St. Petersburg to visit my step son when we came up on a boat on a trailer being pulled in the same direction .. We eventually passed it, and the name along the side was " Grumpy Grouper" I thought what a great name . I couldn't wait to get home , when I did I first sketched out some groupers making them as grumpy as I could and then just built the other stuff around him ... So I guess I did steal the name .. But what the hell... that's what art is all about .. influence from out and about .. Karin
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What a lovely, fun painting! I think groupers always look grumpy, but I imagine they are quite happy, really!
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This is a beautiful painting. There is so much to see I could look at it for hours
I absolutely adore underwater seascapes! This is really a wonderful painting, Karin!
KARIN, I still can't get over how TALENTED you are! This painting has all the elements of perfection to me. With a touch of humor as well... Shine on Sister, anne-elizabeth
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Let me be the first one to congratulate you on a fantastic job. Karin you out did yourself once again with this beauty.
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DERBY, Conn. – Battling tough conditions and wind, the Yale lightweight crew team won all four races against Georgetown and MIT this morning on Yale's home course on the Housatonic River in Derby, Conn. The Bulldogs defended the Joy Cup, given to the winner between Yale and MIT, with a 9.1-second victory over MIT. This was the 34th straight year the Bulldogs have retained the Joy Cup. Senior varsity oarsman Thomas Swartz was happy the way the team was able to perform in adverse conditions.
"All the boats handled the wind and the chop very well today," said Swartz. "Coaches Andy Card, Ned DelGuercio and Ian Duthie prepared us well for the race and so we were able to quickly adapt to the changing conditions as the race progressed. We look forward to gaining more speed in the upcoming weeks."
Yale did not enter a boat in the first race of the day, the second freshmen four race. MIT took down Georgetown by 14.1 seconds, finishing in 7:14.2. Georgetown finished in 7:28.3.
In the next race, the Yale third varsity four took on the MIT four. Using a strong opening 500 meters, the Bulldogs established a strong rhythm and moved away from MIT throughout the entire piece. Yale won the race in 6:42.1 compared to MIT's time of 6:54.1.
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photo tips
And since I'm putting my new 2009 word to work, CHOOSING to totally limit time on the phone or on the computer, I figure it's better to answer the questions here rather than always e-mailing people back or figuring out their whole life history on their blogs when I return comments. I have the toughest time not being able to get back to people, especially when people write such nice things, but I have to simplify where ever I can.
So here goes: My Five Top Simple Tips for Capturing Kids (these are from that tv segment I did a while back...scroll down to see the place to push "play" to watch it if you want)
...and just a disclaimer: I definitely don't "know it all" about photography...I'm still learning more every time I pull my camera out...just sharing stuff that I've learned that people ask about.
1. Turn off the flash. Lighting is key in taking good pictures. If you look for beautiful light, you are almost bound to end up with beautiful pictures. Adding a flash is, in my opinion, a great recipe for messing that up. Flashes distort what could be beautiful. Sure, there are occasional times you must have one...at night (if you don't have a high-enough ISO) or sometimes to use as a fill-flash. But as a general rule, get rid of that flash!
When I first started family photography I did it purely on my driveway in front of my garage. I know, that sounds very picturesque, right? But I promise it looked like studio lighting. I bought a black, king-sized flat sheet and hooked it up to the bottom of my open garage and shot away. Something about the light bouncing off the pavement with that backdrop created beautiful light.
And this one was on my back porch (which is north-facing, my personal favorite):
Porches or garages are great in the shade….again, the pavement creates a great reflector of beautiful sunlight to light up faces.
This one was on our front porch:
Open doorways (with you outside and your child/children looking out the door...great light). This one is right inside our back door:
Even though shady areas work great, don't limit yourself just to that. In the early morning or evening when the sun slants just so, there is gorgeous light to be found.
...and don't forget back-lighting:
If it's too hot outside (like it is most of the time where I live in the desert), you don't need to invest in expensive lighting equipment if you want to get good indoor shots. You just need to know where to look for the light. Almost every home has got some good lighting somewhere if you just look for it.
I utilize beautiful light inside my house wherever I have north-facing windows:(that's my bed in the background)
This is by my friend's north-facing window:
2. Composition. Get creative with it.
Get down on the ground:
Look down at subject from high above (try standing on a stool or chair):
Get closer. The closer we get, the more we really "see." Try getting so close you only capture half of the face. Get close-up and take pictures of toes, fingers, just a smile. You'll be so happy with the results.
3. Catch emotion....and relationshipsI also always asks kids to laugh instead of to smile. If you ask them to smile they undoubtedly make a super cheesy smile, and I'm not a huge fan of the cheese-ball smiles...unless it's totally "them" in which case, I love the cheesy ones.
Remember, subjects don't always have to be smiling...
...or looking at the camera...
4. Capture the little things.
I think it's important for moms to remember to capture little things about kids whether it makes an artistic picture or not. I love this one of my Lucy because it epitomized her at that time in her life. With her bedrooom around her and her morning smile and her blanket there beside her that she HAD to have to sleep with every night. I want so much to remember all those little things. So I take pictures of them. I wish I had pictures of things like that from when I was growing up.
5. Always have a camera ready.
My big camera is too big to carry around all the time, (although sometimes I do feel like it's attached to my body), but I ALWAYS have a point-and-shoot in my purse that I can pull out when I have an opportune moment. It also videotapes which I love so I can capture things on the go. (My six-year-old has captured some masterpiece videos with it that we are going to love some day.) You don't need a bunch of fancy equipment.
I seriously LOVE this picture of my baby. Because that's how she sat every, single day in her high chair...legs crossed neatly over each other while the top half was certainly far from "neat." And I'm glad I had my camera right there to get it.
And this is one of my favorite pics. with my old camera...totally Claire. She always ran like that...with her tongue hanging out. And if I didn't have my camera ready I would have forgotten that.
Let's remember though, that I'm a little bit crazy when it comes to trying to capture every moment. I want to hold on to time a little too much sometimes.
But photography helps slow things down for me. And that makes me happy.
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Wow...that was great for a novice like me! Thank you so much. Now I want you to do a segment on how you edit your photos. I have a Mac and use their editing programs, but I think I crop them all too much or just don't know what looks good. If you ever get a minute hook us up with some of those pointers. Loved looking at all your beautiful pictures and children. I especially loved the one of Grace in the green dress. The color is so vivid and she is such a pretty girl.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Great advice!!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Shawni! Love the tips!ReplyDelete
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech soccer team wraps up its 2013 campaign this Friday, traveling to Belmont for the weekend's lone affair. The match is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. CDT, and despite the fact that the Golden Eagles (3-14-1, 1-7-1) have already been eliminated from the postseason conference tournament, the mood heading into the season finale is still upbeat.
"Practice has actually been pretty good this week, the mood has lightened up and we are having fun out there," fourth-year head coach Daniel Brizard remarked. "We are not playing for any titles or the conference tournament at this point, but we are still playing for pride, especially with our last game being Belmont and the rivalry that goes with that."
TTU will also be looking to play the role of spoiler come Friday, as Belmont sits right on the outside of the playoff picture. The Bruins (6-8-2, 4-4-1), winners of two straight, are in seventh place in the Ohio Valley Conference, needing a win and some help to jump into the coveted top six postseason spots. A Golden Eagle victory though would officially knock Belmont out of playoff contention.
Tech will also be looking to shake off a tough previous weekend in which the Golden Eagles dropped their final home tilts at Tech Soccer Field. Last Friday TTU took part in its 11th match that was decided by just one goal or that ended in a tie, falling 1-0 to Morehead State. On Sunday Tech broke a scoreless tie in the 70th minute to Eastern Kentucky, but was unable to hold its narrow lead in an eventual 3-1 loss.
"We had our chances against Morehead, giving up the one goal on a mistake. Same thing goes against EKU, we made a few mistakes that led to some scores in the second half," Brizard said in reference to last weekend's pair of defeats. "Heading into the final match we need to limit our mistakes. We need to just play our game and put our stamp on the match."
The Bruins had their crack at both Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State as well last weekend, traveling to Richmond and Morehead, Ky. and leaving with a pair of one-goal victories. Sunday's match against Morehead went right down to the wire before senior Katie Proud smacked one into the back of the net to push Belmont to a 1-0 win.
On Friday the Bruins needed overtime to dispose of Eastern Kentucky, getting a Sydney Omweg goal six minutes into the first OT to earn a hard-fought 2-1 nod. Before Omweg's match-ending heroics, it was the aforementioned Proud who provided the Bruins with the equalizer, knotting the score in the 51st minute.
Proud's two goals led the Knoxville, Tenn. native to the OVC Offensive Player of the Week honor, while teammate Alison Alcott captured the conference's Defensive Player of the Week award in playing all 186 minutes on the weekend and helping anchor a Bruin's defense that surrendered just one total goal.
Belmont holds an all-time series edge of 7-4-2 over Tech, including a 2-1 overtime win in Cookeville in last season's meeting.
Sophomore goalkeeper Jordan Brown tallied seven saves in that battle, as the League City, Texas native currently leads the OVC with 125 saves on the year, a whopping 37 ahead of the next closest competitor. In fact, Brown has already surpassed last year's total of 123 saves, the third highest single-season mark in TTU history and is seven saves away from the number two spot of 132 set by Holly Wildman in 1996.
Brown served as a key piece in the Golden Eagles collection of talented young players, a definite positive for Brizard in the 2013 campaign.
"As far as this season goes, we got some of our younger players some experience that we are going to count on in the coming years," the fourth-year head coach said. "Players like Abi [Gearing], Ashlyn [Flaherty], and Kalyn [Pruett]. I also think some of our younger returners got a little more experience this year. For our seniors that are departing, hopefully they felt they had a good career. I know we weren't as successful as we wanted to be, but I think we are progressing in the right direction."
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According to a leading marketing research survey, six out of 10 consumers enjoy reading direct mail promoting new products, and direct mail is preferred over email across key business verticals. (Source: Epsilon Targeting, "Consumers Channel Preference Study," 2012.)
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Baltimore scout Deacon Jones, who has seen major league baseball up close and personal for more than 50 years, recently raised the question, "Where have all the aces gone? How many guys now can you actually identify as No. 1 pitchers?"
The answer for me is Johan Santana, Roy Halladay, Chris Carpenter, and Roy Oswalt.
Then it starts to get a little tougher. Yankee righthander Chien-Ming Wang is rising after a 19-win season (though it's just one year). Brandon Webb, the National League Cy Young winner, is on that path. Dontrelle Willis was there but took a tumble last season. Jake Peavy had a poor season. Bartolo Colon is a horse when healthy. Carlos Zambrano is heading that way also. C.C. Sabathia has his moments. John Lackey is heading in that No. 1 direction.
The older pitchers who were No. 1s in their day can still dominate: Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, John Smoltz, Jason Schmidt, Tom Glavine, Pedro Martínez, Mike Mussina, Greg Maddux, etc. But they're either hurt or declining.
Barry Zito a No. 1? I don't think of him as that. The Giants thought so and paid him accordingly (seven years, $126 million).
"I'm not sure guys are staying healthy enough to fulfill that role as No. 1 starter," said Glavine. "The drafting philosophy now is take the biggest power-throwing kid you can find. Guys like myself and Maddux were second-round picks when we came up. We'd never go that high if a scout saw us pitch now."
Everyone's looking for the next Clemens.
"Never mind trying to find a No. 1 anymore; it's hard to find a 2 or a 3 or a 4 nowadays," said Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi. "That's why you're seeing these unbelievable contracts out there for mediocre pitching. There are guys getting No. 1 money who aren't No. 1s.
"The reason we liked Ted Lilly so much is that we knew he'd go out there and throw 180 innings. It's almost as if we're looking more for innings and games started than wins. There wasn't a 20-game winner in the majors last year."
Indeed, for the first time in a non-work-stoppage season, there were no 20-game winners in either league. Orioles pitching coach Leo Mazzone went so far as to say that 15 wins could be become the new standard for success. "It seems there are three components now," said Sox senior adviser Jeremy Kapstein. "If you can get six innings out of your starters, that's what you look for. It's made those middle relievers/set-up men very important, and you need an effective closer to win a championship. Your bullpen affects 90 percent of the games you play."
Diminishing win totals reflect the fact that starting pitchers are logging fewer innings and are depending more on poor bullpens. Five-man rotations -- and even six-man rotations -- also reduce win totals. The days of workhorses like Catfish Hunter, Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Nolan Ryan, and Tom Seaver are over. Pitch counts are starting in Little League now.
Indians general manager Mark Shapiro would like to conduct an in-depth study, but his initial reaction was counter to what most baseball people think.
"I am not sure the list is really diminished," he said. "First of all, I think one would need to put a criteria as to what delineates a No. 1 starting pitcher. My sense is that there is probably a natural cycle and that over time the number of legit No. 1s really does not decline. Maddux and Johnson decline, but Webb and [Justin] Verlander emerge."
Twins general manager Terry Ryan says he has a once-a-year meeting with his scouts to discuss this very topic. He applies criteria such as innings, starts, wins, domination, toughness, leadership, etc.
"Put it this way," said Ryan. "There are very few No. 1s out there, and if you have one like we do [Santana], you should consider yourself very fortunate.
"Are there less of them now than there used to be? I doubt that, but I've certainly heard people in the game think that. For me you have to do it over at least a three-year period to be considered a No. 1."
Former Oakland A's manager Ken Macha may have said it best.
"For me, the definition of an ace is on the day before that guy pitches, I knew I could use my entire bullpen knowing I had that guy pitching for me the next day," said Macha. "He's a guy you can hand the ball to and say 'give me nine innings' or something close to it every time he takes the mound."
Asked whether he had such a pitcher in his three years in Oakland as a manager and a bench coach, Macha said, "I think I felt that way when Mark Mulder or Tim Hudson took the mound. Both guys wound up leaving and had a downturn in their careers. But they definitely were those guys at one time."
A starring nine for Hall
Results of the Hall of Fame voting will be announced Tuesday at 2 p.m. This reporter's ballot:
1. Tony Gwynn: Fifteen-time All-Star, eight batting titles, five Gold Gloves, .338 lifetime average, 3,141 hits, never hit lower than .309 in a full season.
2. Cal Ripken: A record 2,632 consecutive games, 3,184 hits, and 431 home runs. As saloon owner Michael McGreevey used to utter, "Nuf ced."
3. Jim Rice: Only player in history with 35 homers and 200 hits in three straight seasons. Seven .300 seasons, 100 RBIs eight times.
4. Andre Dawson: Excellent five-tool player in his prime. Eight Gold Gloves, eight-time All-Star, NL MVP in 1987, 438 homers, 1,591 RBIs, and 314 stolen bases.
5. Alan Trammell: Started the modern trend of the good-hitting all-around shortstop. Seven times .300 or above, 1984 World Series MVP, four Gold Gloves, six-time All-Star. I loved the way he played the game, and I'm shocked at how little support he gets.
6. Dave Concepcion: He gets lost in the Big Red Machine of the '70s, but he was the glue. A sensational fielder (five Gold Gloves) and a clutch hitter. A nine-time All-Star and a winner in every sense of the word. Mention him to Sparky Anderson and teammates, and they speak glowingly of his place on that team. If there's one criticism I have of voters in general, it's that we short-change middle infielders.
7. Goose Gossage: New to my ballot. It takes me longer to come around on closers because I feel that so many of them have amassed inflated statistics. I never thought that about Gossage and I certainly enjoyed watching him. But enough people who played in that era or were teammates of the nine-time All-Star (124 wins, 310 saves) have convinced me that he's worthy. He was the dominating reliever of that era and one of the last of the multi-inning closers.
8. Bert Blyleven: First time I've voted for him. Again, in the past two years I've been persuaded by those who played with him and against him that Blyleven did amazing things playing for a lot of bad teams as well as two championship teams. He won 287 games with a 3.31 ERA, 242 complete games, 60 shutouts, and 3,701 strikeouts (fifth all-time).
9. Jack Morris: I've voted for him for a few years. Big-game pitcher (1-0 win in 10 innings for Twins in Game 7 of the 1991 Series) and a winner of 254 games, he is often penalized for his high ERA (3.90) and abrasive personality. But this guy was as tough as nails and won three championships.
Latest Clemens chapter is still a tale of three cities
There's no question the Yankees are trying their best to land Roger Clemens now that they've sent Randy Johnson to the Diamondbacks. We've also gotten indications that the Red Sox might not be as interested now that they have Daisuke Matsuzaka -- and a payroll heading north of the $148 million threshold.
But not so fast.
When principal owner John Henry was asked how interested the Red Sox are in Clemens, here's what he had to say: "We feel that Roger coming back to finish his career in Boston transcends a lot of obstacles. We feel he is the greatest pitcher in history. We want to see him come full circle. All of New England wants to see this."
Clemens's agent, Randy Hendricks, hadn't heard from the Sox as of a few weeks ago, but recently that's changed.
"We have talked, and Boston is one of three teams special to Roger," said Hendricks. "He has not decided whether he will play, and I don't think he will decide for some time. We have discussed a shortened season, similar to last year. If he decides to play, I am sure he will consider Boston. I also am sure it will be a tough decision, just like last year."
We've been down this road before. Last year, the Red Sox did handstands and somersaults to try to land him before he returned to Houston. Now Clemens's buddy. Andy Pettitte, is back in New York. His other buddy, Al Nipper, is no longer Boston's pitching coach. If the Yankees are in the driver's seat, it still doesn't appear that Clemens will accelerate his decision and pitch any earlier than June.
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Is it less expensive to buy or build a house? That's a question that many homebuyers have --whether their first-time buyers or looking for toward their next move. Considering that "buy-and-flip" investors are less active and many developers have slowed down a bit, you'll soon realize that you have more home buying options than ever.
Here's what you need to know about buying an existing home versus building a custom home.
The Upfront Costs
Existing Home: The price of a home vary widely as it depends on the area, the square footage, the condition, the amenities, as well as many other factors.
Building a New Home: All things being equal and generally speaking, building a new home costs about $60-$70k more than buying an existing home with similar attributes. But that is not always the case. There are some instances where the cost per square foot comes out significantly less in a custom built home than in an existing home.
Here's something else to consider --when you build, you also have the advantage of only paying for what you want. While an existing home may have additional perks, like a basement or hardwood floors, it may not be something that you want or are willing to pay for.
Home Maintenance
Existing Home: Older homes require more maintenance because they have more wear and tear. Some homes may even need a big-time overhaul! As with any home purchase, never skip the home inspection and understand that even with well-maintained homes, repairs are inevitable.
Building a New Home: Maintenance on a new home is very little, and it's one of the central benefits of building a new home. Since everything from appliances to the HVAC system is new and under warranty, you'll enjoy several years of worry-free living. Some contractors even offer a whole the home warranty that protects the house for up to 10 years!
Existing Home: A mature garden with large trees and well-established landscaping is a big plus of buying an existing home. Mature trees and landscaping not only add value to the property but can even help to reduce energy costs by providing shade and efficient drainage.
Building a New Home: Professional landscaping can cost thousands plus many years to come to fruition. The benefit, however, is that you'll be able to design your outdoor precisely to your liking and it very little time. Depending on the project, you can have a custom-designed yard in two weeks or less.
Energy Efficiency
Existing Home: Older homes that have had little to no-updating use more energy. Appliances that are older than ten years, single-pane windows, and poor insulation are some updates you'll want to consider if you buy an existing home.
Building a New Home: When it comes to energy efficiency, new construction can't
Existing Home: With an existing home, you make your purchase with some context. You can see the home's previous sale prices, the cost of similar homes in the area, and have a good idea of what the market value of your home will be in the future.
Building a New Home: New homes, especially those in up-and-coming neighborhoods, can be more of a gamble. Without any sale history or comparables to reference, you have very little to go on when thinking about the future value of your home. Of course, if this is your forever home, which is often the case with custom-built homes, then not having a history to predict the future may not matter.
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Sophie T. Lvoff was born in 1986 in New York and received her BFA in photography and imaging, and philosophy from New York University. Exhibitions of her photographs have been shown in galleries and museums in the United States, Europe and Africa, including Institut d'Art Contemporain in Villeurbanne, France; Musée de l'Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland; The Contemporary Art Center in New Orleans; Grand Central Terminal in New York; the Aperture Foundation in New York; Art Miami; Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town; and Arthur Roger Gallery in New Orleans. Lvoff has also curated a number of group exhibitions in New York and New Orleans. She is a member of Good Children Gallery, a collective gallery in New Orleans. She is an MFA candidate in Studio Arts at Tulane University.
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The Y chromosome DNA testing enables examination of the male-specific portion of biological evidence. This capability can be especially important in situations where a small amount of male DNA may be recovered in the presence of excess female DNA, such as in sexual assault evidence. Y chromosome analysis can also benefit missing persons investigations as it extends the range of potential reference samples. Since fathers pass their Y chromosome onto their sons unchanged (except for an occasional mutation), all males in a paternal lineage will possess a common Y chromosome haplotype.
A core set of Y chromosome short tandem repeat (Y-STR) loci have been selected for use in human identification applications. The core Y-STR loci were recommended by the SWGDAM Y chromosome subcommittee in 2003 and include the following: DYS19, DYS389I, DYS389II, DYS390, DYS391, DYS392, DYS393, DYS438, DYS439, and the multi-copy locus DYS385 a/b. Commercial kits now exist that can co-amplify all of the core Y-STR loci in a single multiplex reaction. Several groups are also exploring additional Y-STR loci that have the potential to improve the power of discrimination for Y-STR testing.
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