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Weeks 2-3 Review: Pac-12 Picking the Winners Recap
The second and third weeks of the 2012 college football season featured plenty of surprises. Here's a quick look back on the past two weeks of Pac-12 action, centered around my 12th Annual Picking the Winners Pac-12 preview, which appeared prior to the season on USCFootball.com. To recap my initial picks:
Week 2=At least I'm not a Buff. Week 3=However, I am a Trojan.
After a shaky second week (7-5) – mainly due to a series of big Pac-12 surprise victories – things returned closer to normal in week three (8-2). Let's take a look back.
If it was possible for Colorado to be more embarrassed than it was after losing to Sac State, they might have accomplished it last weekend in Fresno.
Cal over Southern Utah, 50-31 (picked at 44-10); Oregon over Fresno State, 42-25 (picked at 49-14); Stanford over Duke, 50-13 (picked at 38-13); USC over Syracuse, 42-29 (picked at 41-20); LSU over Washington, 41-3 (picked at 31-17): While these four were winners, all by predicted double-digit margins, I only came within 10 points of the final spread on the Trojans' sloppy victory over the Orange. On the other hand, the Huskies did the conference no favors by laying a massive egg in already provincial SEC-land. My other two wins, Arizona State's 45-14 whipping of Illinois and Washington State's too-close-for-comfort 24-20 win over FCS Eastern Washington, were flip-flopped from predictions (I had ASU tight and WSU big).
Two of my five losses were pretty disappointing for the conference. Utah's horrific performance in a 27-20 loss at Utah State was only overshadowed by Sacramento State taking down a Pac-12 foe for a second consecutive season in a 30-28 win over Colorado (the Hornets toppled Oregon State in 2011).
UCLA's Johnathan Franklin has been spectacular through three games.
The other three losses in week two were all Pac-12 upsets that gained the conference some national respect. As I said in my preview, before picking Nebraska in a close one against UCLA, "this type of game – early September, traditional football power opponent, at the Rose Bowl – has been when the Bruins play their best." That they did, notching a 36-30 upset. Arizona gained a measure of revenge for a pair of blowout losses to Oklahoma State the past two seasons by hammering the Cowboys, 59-38, in Tucson – and also serving notice that the Rich Rodriguez Regime is truly underway. And Oregon State, opening its season after the postponement of a Sept. 1 game vs. Nicholls State, stunned two-time defending Big 10 champion Wisconsin, 10-7.
Washington over Portland State, 52-13 (picked at 56-10); Oregon over Tennessee Tech, 63-14 (picked at 69-6); UCLA over Houston, 37-6 (picked at 34-14): It's always intriguing to me to see how close my picks come in games with an overwhelming favorite. In week three, I did pretty well in the Huskies' and Ducks' victories over FCS foes, as well as in UCLA's win over Houston. Not so impressive were my picks in a couple of other victories that also appeared to be lopsided. I underestimated Arizona's firepower, picking them only by 27 in an eventual 56-0 win over FCS South Carolina State. In reverse, Washington State's closer-than-expected 35-27 win at UNLV was far less than the three-TD win I'd called for.
I'm not sure if this is right before the second or third time Ute fans stormed the field against BYU.
My other victories included a pair of hard fought losses for the conference. I picked Ohio State to whip Cal by 18. The Bears fought hard, dropping a 35-28 decision. I also picked Missouri to notch a 10-point revenge victory for last season's loss in Tempe, but the Sun Devils rallied to make it close before losing, 24-20. I also had Utah over BYU, 31-21 – not the craziest call in the Utes' eventual (and, by eventual, I mean Utah fans rushed the field three times before the game was officially over) 24-21 win.
This was a familiar site on the Farm last Saturday.
Speaking of rushing the field, it's time to wonder when Stanford's fans will come to expect a win against USC as their coaches and players seem to? The Cardinal's fourth consecutive win in the series, 21-14 in Palo Alto, was an upset – sure (I had USC, 38-27, in my preseason picks). But, No. 16 beating No. 3 in an ugly, error-filled early season game sure didn't seem like a rush-the-field moment. My other Week 3 loss featured, unsurprisingly at this point, Colorado. What was surprising was the score: a lower-divisionesque 69-14 loss to Fresno State. The Buffs will have to pull off one heck of an upset during conference play to avoid an 0-12 season.
Record through three weeks: 24-9
Enjoy this weekend's games!
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Week 1 Review: Pac-12 Picking the Winners Recap
Posted on September 7, 2012 by Tom
As we close in on week 2 of the college football season, here's a quick look back on Week 1 of Pac-12 action, centered around my 12th Annual Picking the Winners Pac-12 preview, which appeared last week on USCFootball.com:
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I kicked off the season with a 9-2 weekend (plus an abstention from Nicholls State, which was unable to avoid Hurricane Isaac and travel to face the Mighty Beav in Corvallis). Who was up? Who was down? And who was an ultimate disappointment?
Marqise Lee took Matt Barkley's first 2012 toss 75 yards for a score.
USC over Hawaii, 49-10 (picked at 49-13) and Utah over Northern Colorado, 41-0 (picked at 38-0): Obviously my two best picks of the week, though I was helped by some dropped USC passes to keep the Trojans under 50.Other decent calls included Oregon over Arky State, 57-34 (in a game that I picked 52-10 Ducks, but UO led 50-3 in the second quarter before pumping the brakes). Oregon wowed a lot of people with their early outburst. Was the second half defensive lapse indicative of some depth issues? You'd have to be reading an awful lot into it to reach that conclusion. I also had UCLA topping Rice by 21, but in a much lower scoring game than the Bruins' eventual 49-24 win. Even if it was against a horrific Owl program, Bruin fans had to be heartened by QB Brett Hundley's first performance.
Surprises and disappointments that still worked out ok? How about Wazzu's ugly performance in a 30-6 loss at BYU. In picking a narrow BYU win, I definitely expected more from Mike Leach in his first game. Obviously, he and the Cougs have a ways to go. In opposition, Todd Graham's debut in Tempe went far better than expected as the Sun Devils put the hammer to FCS foe Northern Arizona, 63-6. At the same time, Stanford narrowly avoided catastrophe (to channel chronic overstater and Olympic gymnastics "commentator" Tim Daggett) in a 20-17 Friday night fright against San Jose State. Think
DeAnthony Thomas was up to his old tricks in Oregon's whipping of Arkansas State.
Andrew Luck meant much to the Cardinal?
Also too close for comfort was UW's 21-12 decision in Seattle over San Diego State. The Huskies' high-powered attack more closely resembled a late-90s Paul Hackett USC offense. At the same time, the statistics showed an absolute blowout in favor of Arizona over Toledo, but some missed opportunities (and field goals) forced the Wildcats into overtime before they notched a 24-17 win.
Oski wasn't the only one to leave the new Memorial Stadium deflated.
Finally, my two losses: Colorado dropping a 22-17 decision to in-state rival Colorado State in their annual Denver showdown; and California bellyflopping in the debut of the newly refurbished Memorial Stadium, losing to Nevada 31-24. While CU's loss isn't overly shocking – this wasn't a good football team last year and it won't be this year – Cal's Jeff Tedford absolutely must be on the firing line after the Bears' embarrassing performance. As time goes on, it seems like Tedford loses more and more touch with his players. While Cal should recover easily this weekend, the same can't be said for most of the rest of 2012.
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Urban Fu$e
STEREO STICKMAN FEATURES URBAN FU$E
Urban Fu$eLight Me Up (Like That Chrismas Tree)
Urban Fu$e are a unique five-piece consisted of members spanning across London, Nashville, San Francisco, Abuja and Nassau. Along with their multi-cultural approach to creativity comes a clearly eclectic string of influences – all of which combines professionally and enjoyably on this latest and seasonal offering.
Light Me Up is a song that feels like a number of different genres all at once. Rather than this resulting in something seemingly chaotic or overly layered though, it leads to a surprisingly well structured and melodically captivating new song. The opening moments are presented as pure and acoustic – there's space, quiet, the leading voice has a softness yet carries the meandering melody flawlessly and with appreciable confidence and heart.
Then you get the drum-line, light still but adding an upbeat element of modern pop. Then there are the various sound effects and samples, the additional vocals, and the stop and start nature of the entire set-up. This is, by all accounts, much more of an experience – almost like a short play or musical – than a simple single.
As an introduction to Urban Fu$e, this song works its magic well. Complete with dashes of hip hop, classical and electronica alike, the piece essentially refuses to confine itself to a single or expected way of doing things. As much as this may seem like a risky way to be, Light Me Up absolutely shines all the more brightly for it.
A fine balance between professionalism, passion and creativity makes the song feel completely new but also easily memorable in the way that any lasting Christmas hit should be. It's a beautiful sound, humble in some ways, skillfully crafted and written with a refreshing approach. A definite joy to discover this winter season.
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Love Laurie's books, although I find Jenny's reading of this a little harsh. I will still listen to all the rest though!
Laurie R. King's ability to recreate a historical place and time is extraordinary. She seldom glosses over details, but she doesn't dwell on them unnecessarily either. She is less competent with the technology of the time, which becomes clear in the closing chapter of this book. Anyone with flying experience will recognize the lack of detail in the characters' final escape. It could be argued that the characters themselves wouldn't have been knowledgeable (or even observant) about their surroundings at that point. But that doesn't line up with the meticulous attention to detail in every other part of the narrative. It leads one to the unfortunate conclusion that Ms. King might have had neither time for additional research nor perhaps the energy required to surround herself with all the minutiae of that environment and make it powerfully real for the reader as well. Regardless of that very small complaint, the rest of the book does make the India of that period a living place full of real people with lives and realities of their own, even the ones who are not central characters in the storyline. It deals sympathetically with the clashes between India and Great Britain, acknowledging England's faults while not whitewashing those of India. It portrays the people of a wide variety of classes and occupations as real people, not just one-dimensional examples of a type. And it cleverly draws in one of literature's great fictional characters and gives him a future and a much more complex personality than his original portrayal was able to accomplish. One of my favorites of the series.
Absolutely love the books by this author!!
It is always a rude awakening when the story ends.
This is a search and rescue of The "Kim" by R Kipling. Having had an amulet known to belong to the now adult Kim, appear from someplace in India. Her Majesty's special secret service must now locate him. Knowing he would only send this object if he were in trouble.
The reader is as usual Marvelous! Lost in the depths of the tumalt, her many voices bring the story to life!


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Review: Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 'Upper Class' (Hong Kong-London)
By Chris Chamberlin, March 10 2017
Hong Kong - London (Heathrow)
Fully-flat bed, direct aisle access
Inflight Internet service including live TV channels
Earn Velocity points and status credits en route to London
Recent and significant downgrade to lounge facilities in Hong Kong
Visit the Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge upon arrival in London
View similar flights
Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787 'Upper Class' service – what we Aussies would simply call business class – covers the business traveller favourites with a fully-flat bed, direct aisle access and inflight Internet coverage, but kicks things up a notch with an inflight bar and groovy mood lighting: and frankly, we'd expect no less from Virgin Australia's sister airline!
As an added feature, business class passengers can also share a meal together at the same seat and using the same large table, much like you can do in first class aboard Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways: rather appropriate for a product named 'Upper Class'.
Rounding out the offering, complimentary limousine airport transfers for guests travelling on paid tickets and access to the Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge after arriving at Heathrow where showers, dining options and a day spa await.
Australian Business Traveller reviews a recent Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Upper Class journey from Hong Kong to London.
Frequent flyer program: Choose to earn points and status credits on Virgin Atlantic flights through Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer scheme, or join Virgin Atlantic's own Flying Club program.
Chauffeured transfers: Complimentary at each end of the journey for passengers travelling on paid tickets, although not on bookings made using frequent flyer points.
Priority check-in, boarding: Yes. In Hong Kong, in-town check-in is also available.
Checked baggage allowance: A generous 3x32kg bags (96kg), plus a further 23kg bag for Flying Club Gold members (no extra allowance for Velocity members).
Carry-on baggage allowance: 2x115cm bags at a combined total weight of up to 16kg (max. 12kg per single item).
Priority airport services: Business class express path facilities don't exist in Hong Kong, although registered frequent travellers can use the speedy e-Channel at HKIA. In London, access to the Fast Track lanes is provided at passport control.
For many years, Virgin Atlantic ran its own stunning Clubhouse lounge in Hong Kong – but this was permanently closed in February 2017.
Instead, Upper Class guests are now invited to visit a shared Plaza Premium lounge, which proves a real disappointment when compared to the shuttered Clubhouse.
Gone is a la carte dining, table service and bartender-mixed cocktails: replaced by a small selection of buffet dishes and a drinks cart where staff offer to pour your beverage from the bottle as you stand aside.
Don't expect much from the lounge's WiFi connection either, with speeds unusably slow during our visit.
Compared to the pre-flight lounge experience offered to Cathay Pacific and British Airways passengers on the same route (in lounges operated by Cathay Pacific and Qantas), Virgin Atlantic is now leagues behind the competition.
However, a saving grace is the Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge at London Heathrow which Upper Class passengers can visit after their flight...
... with a large wing of private shower suites, barista-made coffee, a la carte dining and even a Clubhouse Spa, where travellers can enjoy a 15-minute facial or massage at no charge or can pay for a broader range of treatments.
The staff can also press your suit while you shower – just leave it the shower room's two-way cabinet and press the 'housekeeping' button to the side, while the WiFi here proves considerably faster than in Hong Kong.
When stepping aboard, passengers will notice funky mood lighting that sets the scene for the flight ahead, and which can later be used to mimic scenes like the morning sunrise or a moonlit night, depending on the time of day.
Passengers are also offered amenity kits, plus inflight pyjamas on this entirely-overnight service which departs around midnight in Hong Kong and touches down in London before the real sun rears its head.
Inflight Internet access is too available at a flat rate of £14.99 (A$24.35) for the entire journey, although given the timings of this flight, we'd love to see a less expensive plan on offer to provide more affordable access for a short period, such as 30-60 minutes, for travellers to send any last emails before heading to bed.
Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787s comes in a 1-1-1 layout, with the 'A' and 'K' seats by the windows and the 'G' seats in the centre: all of which feature direct and uninterrupted aisle access.
That's enabled by having seats which aren't directly forward-facing – rather, each passenger is angled towards that aisle, yet away from the window. This does make it harder to enjoy any views during daytime flights, however, as you have to look behind you to peer out that window.
Just as in Qantas' Airbus A380 first class, the layout puts the bulk of travellers (those in the 'G' & 'K' seats) at one aisle, with the other aisle considerably quieter and used only by those in the 'A' seats, below:
For a good night's sleep, we selected 2A – on that quieter aisle and away from the galleys, lavatories and inflight bar – and managed to doze for around seven hours, with the seat folding forward into a fully-flat bed and dressed with thick sheets, a duvet and a comfy pillow.
The crew are happy to help make your bed and to restore your seat in the morning, but if you prefer the DIY approach, you're all set:
Additional controls are available when your seat is in the upright mode, and there's no confusing which button to press to access your inflight table.
The table comes large, sturdy and can slide forwards or backwards for comfort...
... or to help accommodate a guest at your seat, who can sit on a footstool opposite and join you for a meal or just a chat: a feature normally reserved for first class.
There's room enough for your own shoes underneath that footstool, too: just remember to slide them in before the seat becomes a bed or you'll have a hard time stowing them away.
But even with these first class touches, the seat does have its limitations when stacked against other modern business class digs, as further storage is relatively limited and some travellers find these seats to be lacking in privacy, as you're fully visible from the aisle.
That said, you can still make use of a small literature pocket on the side, and the AC power outlet you'll also find there accepts Australian plugs without an adaptor.
Champagne (the Canard Duchene Cuvée Léonie) can be perched on a fold-out cocktail shelf positioned just below a handy reading light...
... although the shelf tends to reside at elbow height and is easy to bump, so we prefer to have the inflight entertainment screen open (this folds out to face you), and to use the space it creates to house our drinks instead.
A USB power outlet can also be found at the bottom corner of that screen – if you can't see it, just touch anywhere on the screen itself and the port will light up for a short time:
You can plug-in your headphones here too, but there's another headphone port down by the AC outlet which we prefer to use instead as it keeps the cords out of the way.
Despite the midnight departure, Upper Class travellers can still enjoy a full dinner with a choice of starters and main courses, plus a pudding course – fittingly British for an airline based in the UK – followed by cheese and port.
We'd eaten dinner on the ground so went straight for a toffee cheesecake (with chocolate cigarillo and smooth toffee sauce in a chocolate raindrop cup) which was delicious, joined by a glass of Cognac...
... and used the opportunity to dine with a companion. While there's ample room on the table itself for multiple plates and glasses, the legroom space when doing so is rather 'cosy' and seems more suited to high-flying couples than travelling colleagues.
But don't fret: these jets feature a four-seat inflight bar area where you can hold your business meeting instead...
... or can relax and unwind with a cocktail in-hand, prepared by the crew.
It's a great feature, but with no curtain separating the bar from the Upper Class seats nearby, you'll want to avoid choosing a spot in rows 9 through 11 if sleeping is your goal.
Closer to landing, you'll also find quick 'grab and go' breakfast options available at the bar such as cereals and juices, while a traditional full English breakfast can be taken at your seat.
To maximise your sleep, you might also consider skipping the inflight brekky and having your morning meal at the Revivals Lounge after landing, such as an Egg Benedict (yes, that's singular: but you can always ask for a duo)...
... and fresh barista-made coffee. Don't be fooled by the lounge-like push-button machine tucked behind the counter: when you ask for a real latte, a real latte you shall receive.
A selection of teas and espresso coffees are also offered throughout the flight, along with seasonal cocktails and a selection of wines, which on our flight covered drops from France, Sicily (Italy), Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Entertainment & Service
You'll find movies, TV shows, music and games aboard Vera, Virgin Atlantic's inflight entertainment system, which also handily reminds of your flight number: useful for completing any required arrival cards:
With the aircraft connected to the Internet, passengers can also stream CNN International, BBC World News and Sport 24 live to their seat at no charge via the entertainment monitor – but browsing the 'Net on your own device comes at a charge.
Service from the crew on this flight was excellent with requests tended to promptly, plates cleared quickly and discussion kept friendly.
We were also impressed that despite informing the crew we wouldn't be eating breakfast in the morning (before heading to sleep the night before), they came past to offer a meal anyway once noticing that we'd awoken.
Even more impressive was that the crew had prepared the hot dish for us as just-in-case, and was able to deliver this within minutes of offering it: service I'd expect of first class, less so in business.
Overall, the seat was comfy enough to provide a decent rest and the flight itself was most enjoyable – it's just a shame that the same can no longer be said of the pre-flight lounge experience in Hong Kong...
Chris Chamberlin travelled at his own expense using frequent flyer points.
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How are these seats different from the coffin seat on CX's A340s?
Friday, 10 Mar 2017, 01:52:03 am
andyf
Why does Virgin Atlantic (and Air New Zealand) persist with these seats? I get that they were cutting edge when they were introduced with direct aisle access for all, but alternatives with much better privacy are now available. Delta, which uses this design on its Australian routes, is moving on to a new layout on its new aircraft, I would have thought others would have done the same as well given the selection of reverse herringbone and forward facing seats are available.
reeves35
You are so right. I don't understand why VS (and NZ) persist with herringbone. VS could've adopted (pinched) the reverse herringbone design from distant sister VA which it uses in The Business. As well as being far more private, it enables a comfortable view out of the window, couples can sit comfortably together in the middle seats and you could easily do 4 abreast in a 787 compared with the 3 abreast the current herringbone imposes.
StudiodeKadent
They'll probably update Upper Class when the A350s arrive.
Friday, 10 Mar 2017, 05:34:03 pm
Exactly this - these seats are the complete opposite of private and i can't believe they went down this path again.
Monday, 13 Mar 2017, 11:56:03 am
TomCharlie
Lounge wise I think that's really disappointing. Never really liked the Plaza Premium lounges in HK because some of the people there were quite rude etc. I think that once VA links up with Hong Kong Airlines, Virgin Atlantic should follow suit so they can use their facilities instead of PP.
Are VA still dilusionally selling this 'upper crap' as a "first class product at business class prices". The Brits really have nothing to boast about with either VA or BA premium class offerings.
Chris_PER
VS to be pedantic. I think comparing BA and VS is like comparing apples and oranges. The VS product is far superior, I would say.
Perhaps one of the reasons Virgin Atlantic persist with this seat design is that they launched it.
They were the first airline to introduce the herringbone direct aisle access design. Personally I don't like it because you can't look out the window easily and I feel, like others here, that it's well and truly outdated having been abandoned by all except Air New Zealand (who used it on license from Virgin Atlantic).
I might be nitpicking here, but actually NZ bought the licence from VS many years back, and now VS uses it on licence from NZ. I understand the licence expires soon, so that'll most likely be the time NZ will look at a new product.
Saturday, 11 Mar 2017, 03:33:03 pm
Emirates Airlines - Skywards
Should call it Dracula class,exactly like a coffin,no privacy and have to crawl in and out,overrated crap
Rod H
These would have to be amongst the worst Business Class seats in the Airline World . Horrible to sit in and almost impossible to sleep in . Would never fly with VS to London when there are so many better ones available . One would have to have no real choice or desperate to use an Airline with these seats. I won't fly with Air NZ for the same reason , horrible seats as well.
Thursday, 01 Mar 2018, 07:26:03 am
Sydscott
Did SYD/AKL/IAH this week on Air NZ 787. First time in this configuration....food superb, excellent wine all let down by the seat config, especially given the waste of the 787 window size
Thursday, 01 Mar 2018, 04:31:03 pm
AWA2602
Arrgh! Hate. These. Seats.
Wednesday, 27 Jun 2018, 10:39:06 pm
stevedruce71
I'm travelling MEL/HKR/LHR in January. Can anyone clarify about the PP lounge - are the facilities free?
Tuesday, 31 Jul 2018, 11:07:07 pm
julius-grafton
I like this seat as it has great wriggle room and no little foot coffin. Sleep well always on NZ.
Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018, 02:35:08 pm
waratahbay
The claim that you can share the dining table on SIA First is half-true. You can't on their 777 First, you can on their A380 old configuration First, and you can't on their new configuration First. The Air New Zealand sardine-tin Business Class seats are appalling, especially if suffering a bad back.
Wednesday, 07 Nov 2018, 05:05:11 pm
Boeing-Tragic
There is NO LIMOUSINE transfer for Virgin Atlantic flights booked via Virgin Australia. Nyada, Nyet, zippo. I checked the other day and will have to taxi it out to LHR tonight myself! You have been misinformed by Virgin Atlantic.
Virgin Australia only offer the limousine for departing flights, not upon return (from MEL to home).
Before you ask, my flights were paid for flights - fully flexible.
Hi Boeing-Tragic, this review was published about 18 months ago, before Virgin Australia began codesharing on the Hong Kong-London route, and is deemed correct at the publication date shown at the top of the article, rather than being a 'live' resource to be updated whenever things change.
Virgin Atlantic continues to offer Upper Class transfers for passengers booked on J, C and D Upper Class fares, although no longer on the lower-priced Z (or I) tickets in the same cabin, as outlined on the airline's website.
The website also explains that codeshare flights are not eligible for transfers, which would include codeshare flights sold by Virgin Australia and operated by Virgin Atlantic.
Thursday, 08 Nov 2018, 10:40:11 am
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Welcome to the music of Jim McCrain.
Songs with meaning, subtle intellect, and soaring melodies:? This is an evening of music with Jim McCrain.? Following in the rich tradition of the story-teller, Jim weaves a musical tale of places far away, times long-gone, and better days.? Whether a tender ballad of hope and remembrance, a light-hearted waltz about simpler times, or a tongue-in-cheek reflection on everyday life, Jim is sure to play a song or two too delight the listener.
Jim performs music from the vast collection of legendary singer-songwriters, such as Lyle Lovett, Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine, Richard Shindell, and Steve Fisher.? Some of the songs will be familiar. Some will not. Each song has a beautiful melody to get lost in, but also has a unique message or commentary on life.? Never condescending, but always with a new perspective or fresh way of thinking, an evening spent listening to Jim McCrain is a great way to end your day.
So relax!? Enjoy the simple pleasure of listening to a story set to song.? Let your mind drift back to the days when you didn't have a care in the world.? Listen carefully to the lyrics!? They will transport you to times and places that you had forgotten, or had never dreamed existed.? It's all about the story!?
Keep up-to-date with my schedule by visiting my FaceBook page!
I just got a new recorder to use at my performances. As I learn the new software, the recordings will get a little better!
Here are a few samples from January 21, 2016.
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Flashback Friday: 17th Annual CableACE Awards, December 1995
Today we're going back to December 6th 1995 for the 17th Annual CableACE Awards, which was held at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. Kirsten attended the awards with her mother Inez.
I've added 11 'new' pics to the gallery & replaced 4 of the existing pics with bigger versions.
Flashback Friday: 8th Annual Environmental Media Awards, October 1998
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Today we're going back to October 11th 1998 for the 8th Annual Environmental Media Awards, which was held at Will Rogers Park in Los Angeles. Kirsten attended the event with her brother Christian.
Ive added 20 'new' pics of Kirsten at the awards to the gallery & replaced 4 of the existing pics with bigger versions.
Flashback Friday: Wimbledon UK Premiere After Party, September 2004
Today we're going back to September 20th 2004 for the Wimbledon UK Premiere After Party, which was held at the Dorchester Hotel in London. I've added 8 pics of Kirsten at the after party to the gallery.
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Flashback Friday: Wimbledon World Premiere, September 2004
Today we're going back to September 13th 2004 for the World Premiere of 'Wimbledon' which was held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. I've added 87 pics of Kirsten at the premiere to the gallery.
Flashback Friday: The Baby-Sitters Club US Premiere, August 1995
John / August 14th, 2020
Today we're going back to August 13th 1995 for the US Premiere of 'The Baby-Sitters Club' which was held at the Mann Culver Plaza 6 Theatre in Culver City, California. Kirsten was a guest at the premiere & I've added 5 lovely pics to the gallery.
Flashback Friday: Drop Dead Gorgeous US Premiere, July 1999
John / July 10th, 2020
Today we're going back to July 12th 1999 for the US Premiere of Drop Dead Gorgeous, which was held at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles.
I've added 53 'new' pics of Kirsten at the premiere to the gallery & replaced 10 of the existing pics with bigger versions.
Flashback Friday: 21st Annual Saturn Awards, June 1995
John / June 26th, 2020
Today we're gong back exactly 25 years for the 21st Annual Saturn Awards, which were held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles on June 26th 1995.
Kirsten won the award in the 'Best Performance by a Younger Actor' category for her portrayal of Claudia in 'Interview with the Vampire'. Other nominees included Elijah Wood & Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Flashback Friday: 4th Annual MTV Movie Awards, June 1995
Today we're going back twenty five years for the 4th Annual MTV Movie Awards, which were held on June 10th 1995 at the Warner Brothers Studios in Los Angeles.
Kirsten won the award in the 'Breakthrough Performance' category for her role in 'Interview with a Vampire'.
Flashback Friday: Spider-Man Berlin Premiere, May 2002
John / May 30th, 2020
Note: Due to a minor website issue yesterday I'm a day late with this update.
Today we're going back to May 27th 2002 for the Berlin Premiere of 'Spider-Man', which was held at the CineStar movie theatre.
Kirsten, Tobey Maguire, William Dafoe & director Sam Raimi attended the premiere & guests included Christina Rau (the wife of the then German President) & Kirsten's German grandparents Hermann & Ingeborg Dunst.
I've added 32 'new' pics of Kirsten at the premiere to the gallery & replaced 4 of the existing pics with bigger versions.
Flashback Friday: 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' US Premiere, May 1997
Today we're going back to May 19th 1997 for the US Premiere of 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park', which was held at Universal Studios in Universal City, California.
I've added 7 'new' pics of Kirsten at the premiere to the gallery & replaced one of the existing pics with a bigger, untagged version.


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In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no police.
by Katheryn Houghton, Kaiser Health News 06.14.2021 02.03.2022
Kiki Radermacher, a therapist, was one of the first members of a mobile crisis response unit in Missoula that began responding to emergency mental health calls last year. That pilot project becomes permanent in July and is one of six such teams in the state — up from one at the start of 2019. Credit: Katheryn Houghton / Kaiser Health News
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By the time Kiki Radermacher, a mental health therapist, arrived at a Missoula home on an emergency 911 call in late May, the man who had called for help was backed into a corner and yelling at police officers.
This story also appeared in Kaiser Health News
The home, which he was renting, was about to be sold. He had called 911 when his fear of becoming homeless turned to thoughts of killing himself.
"I asked him, 'Will you sit with me?'" recalled Radermacher, a member of the city's mobile crisis response team who answered the call with a medic and helped connect the man with support services. "We really want to empower people, to find solutions."
Missoula began sending this special crew on emergency mental health calls in November as a pilot project, and next month the program will become permanent. It's one of six mobile crisis response initiatives in Montana — up from one at the start of 2019. And four more local governments applied for state grants this year to form teams.
Nationwide, more communities are creating units in which mental health professionals are the main responders to psychiatric crises instead of police, though no official count exists of the teams that are up and running.
"Sometimes we roll up on a scene and there are three cop cars, an ambulance and a firetruck for one person who is having a panic attack. One of the best things that we can do is briefly assess the situation and cancel all those other resources. They can go fight fires; they can go fight crime. We are the ones that need to be here."
Erica Gotcher, Missoula mental health response team
More support is on the way. The COVID relief package President Joe Biden signed in March offers states Medicaid funding to jump-start such services. By July 2022, a national 988 hotline, modeled on 911, is slated to launch for people to reach trained suicide prevention specialists and mental health counselors.
Protests against police brutality in the past year have helped propel the shift across the United States. While one rallying cry has been to "defund the police," these crisis intervention programs — the sort that employ therapists like Radermacher — are often funded in addition to law enforcement departments, not drawing from existing policing budgets.
Studies suggest such services enable people in crisis to get help instead of being transported away in handcuffs. But the move away from policing mental health is still a national experiment, with ongoing debate about who should be part of the response, and limited research on which model is best. Even then, not all communities can afford and staff separate mental health teams.
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"I don't know that there's a consensus of what the best approach is at this point," said Amy Watson, a professor of social work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who has studied such crisis intervention. "We need to move towards figuring out what are the important elements of these models, where are the pieces of variation and where those variations make sense."
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sets minimum expectations for teams, such as including a health care professional and connecting people to more services, if needed. Ideally, the guidelines suggest, the team should include a crisis response specialist who has personally experienced mental health challenges, and the team should respond to the calls without law enforcement.
Still, crisis response teams vary significantly in their makeup and approach. For more than 40 years, the Los Angeles Police Department has deployed teams in which police officers and mental health workers respond together. It boasts the program is one of the nation's earliest to do so. A program out of Eugene, Oregon, which has been copied across the U.S., teams a crisis intervention worker with a nurse, paramedic or emergency medical technician. In Georgia, 911 emergency dispatchers steer calls to a statewide crisis center that can deploy mobile units that include professionals with backgrounds in social work, counseling and nursing. In Montana, teams are based within law enforcement departments, medical facilities or crisis homes.
"Mobile crisis response, in whatever format it looks like, is becoming more and more the norm," said Kari Auclair, an area director for Western Montana Mental Health Center, a nonprofit treatment program. "In some communities, it's going to be the church group that's going to be part of a crisis response, because that's who people go to and that's what they've got."
"Mobile crisis response, in whatever format it looks like, is becoming more and more the norm. In some communities, it's going to be the church group that's going to be part of a crisis response, because that's who people go to and that's what they've got."
Kari Auclair, Western Montana Mental Health Center
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Defenders of the various models tout reasons for their teams' makeups and match-ups: Medics can recognize a diabetic blood sugar crash that might mimic substance misuse or a mental health crisis; police can watch for danger if tensions escalate; and crews tethered to hospitals' behavioral health units have a team of doctors on standby they can consult.
Many crisis teams still work directly with law enforcement, sometimes responding together when called or staying on the scene after officers leave. In Montana, for example, 61% of the calls that crisis teams handled also involved law enforcement, according to state data.
Zoe Barnard, administrator for Montana's addictive and mental disorders division, said the state is still establishing a baseline for what works well here. Even after they've worked out a standard, she added, local governments will continue to need flexibility in how they set up their programs.
"I'm a realist," Barnard said. "There will be parts of the state that are going to have limitations related to workforce, and trying to put them into a cookie-cutter model might keep some from doing something that really does the job well."
In some areas, recruiting mental health workers to such teams is nearly impossible. Federal data shows 125 million people live in areas with a shortage of mental health professionals, a problem exacerbated in rural America. That lack of expertise and support can fuel the crises that warrant emergency help.
In Helena, for example, a crisis crew that formed in November must still fill two positions before services can run around the clock. All across the U.S., with these sorts of high-stress jobs often paid through cobbled-together grants, retaining staff is a challenge.
Being flexible will be key for programs as they develop, said Jeffrey Coots, who directs an initiative at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City to prevent unnecessary imprisonment.
"We're trying to figure our way out of historical inequities in mental health care services," Coots said. "The best thing to do is to run that demonstration project, and then adapt your team based on the data."
And for the people in these crises who need help, having an alternative to a police officer can mean a big difference, said Tyler Steinebach, executive director of Hope Health Alliance Inc., which offers behavioral crisis training for medics across Montana. He knows firsthand because he has both bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders and has had to call 911 when his own mental health has plummeted.
"When I hear deputies say the mental health provider is a godsend, or they came in and were able to extend the capabilities of the response, that means something to me. And I hear that routinely now."
Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer
"You know cops are coming, almost certainly," Steinebach said, from his personal experience. "You're trying to figure out what to say to them because you're trying to fight for yourself to get treatment or to get somewhere where you can talk to somebody — but you're also trying to not get hauled off in handcuffs."
Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer also noticed the benefits after two mental health professionals started to respond to 911 calls in Bozeman and the surrounding area in 2019. Although deputies in his department are trained in crisis intervention, he said that goes only so far.
"When I hear deputies say the mental health provider is a godsend, or they came in and were able to extend the capabilities of the response, that means something to me," Springer said. "And I hear that routinely now."
Erica Gotcher, a medic on the mental health response team in Missoula, recalled a day recently when her team was wrapping up a call and received three new alerts: A man was considering suicide, a teen was spiraling into crisis and someone else needed follow-up mental health services. They knew the suicide risk call would take time as responders talked to the person by phone to get more details, so they responded to the teen hitting walls first and saw all three people before their shift was done.
Gotcher said being busy is a good sign that her team — and teams like it — are becoming just one more form of first response.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
"Sometimes we roll up on a scene and there are three cop cars, an ambulance and a firetruck for one person who is having a panic attack," Gotcher said. "One of the best things that we can do is briefly assess the situation and cancel all those other resources. They can go fight fires; they can go fight crime. We are the ones that need to be here."
But gaps still exist, such as not always having somewhere to take a patient who needs a stable place to recuperate or get more help. The team's shift also ends at 8 p.m., meaning, come nighttime, it's back to police officers responding alone.
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Katheryn Houghton is Kaiser Health News' Montana correspondent. She owes her health reporting start to years spent in daily newsrooms, including those of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and the Daily Inter Lake. She's been an Association of Health Care Journalists fellow and a Solutions Journalism Network grantee. She is a graduate of the University of Montana. More by Katheryn Houghton, Kaiser Health News


Lou will not make any moves without approval by the rest. I just can't see him having complete autonomy.
He had yet to institute any of his well-established New Jersey rules – such as the clean-cut appearance of players – though the club has quickly altered some of its media policies.
Only a few voices from the hockey operations side – Lamoriello, Babcock and team president Brendan Shanahan – are expected to speak for the team in the future. That's just the way the new boss prefers it.
If I don't get to hear the sound of Kyle Dubas' sweet voice anymore there will be hell to pay.
Maybe they think Dubas is a little too forthright when speaking, which is precisely why it's been nice to hear him talk about his philosophy on the game.
Perhaps he'll still talk Marlies specifics given he is officially their GM.
Sounds like Dubas is also being given the patient development treatment with a veteran on a short-term contract in front of him.
That's something that has me a little wary. Lou has traditionally been an awesome GM but what had me excited about this rebuild was the Shanahan/Babcock/Hunter/Dubas group. I'm less thrilled with a show being run by Lou.
If there's one thing that says quality, in touch management, it's hassling players about their facial hair.
I'm still crossing my fingers that on the inside this team is still being run by what I guess we can call the triumvirate, but yeah on the outside it's starting to look a little more like Lou might have more power than I'd like. We still don't know for sure though. His short-term deal though to me still suggests that any long-term decisions will primarily be made by the other guys.
We've already walked this ground, but this was exactly why I said at the get-go that bringing in LouLam was a problem. I don't care what the length of his contract is, he's not going to subordinate himself to Dubas/Hunter. His personality, for one reason, as well as his overall track record as a veteran GM widely considered to be among the best (although, as I've said, his recent work is suspect).
I still think bringing him in didn't make a lick of sense.
A Lou Lamoriello whose track record as GM has, for some years now, been suspect at best, I might add.
Though, to be fair, that same Lou was severely hampered by a lack of financial strength, and running a team that played in front of a fairly empty arena. How much influence those factors had is debatable, sure, but they're not factors in Toronto.
Yeah, although they haven't been in the news as often as the Thrashers or Coyotes, the Devils as a franchise were probably just as much of a mess over the last ten years as either of them.
The Leafs were shy on experience at the management level, I think, if Lou helps transition that group some I think it'll pay off. It sure seems like he was brought in to groom Dubas in particular, which is a bit different from not subordinating oneself.
He also lost 2 elite level forwards through no fault of his own basically. Kovalchuk bolted to Russia, there was nothing he could do there. And while some NJ fans think Lou could have locked up Parise to a long-term deal before he became an UFA, I think it's pretty clear that he wanted to play in his home state. And those two were basically irreplaceable. There's definitely some question marks surrounding the last few years of Lou's tenure but if even just one of those guys decided to stay in New Jersey Lou would probably still be there too.
I think a pretty fair reading of his last 5 or so years in New Jersey would be to say there's nothing egregiously bad but there's also nothing particularly good either.
Lou hasn't been a detriment to the management team (yet?). If anything, he helps Dubas and Hunter slot into appropriate positions on the org chart for their level of NHL experience and their individual strengths, and keep Shanahan out of transactional discussions (see Kessel trade, Dave Bolland pursuit).
I do see him as a seat warmer, who brought to the group instant cachet and decades of networking with the old boys club that most of NHL GMing has become.
Is he slightly out of touch with how a salary cap era team should operate? Maybe. But Dubas and Hunter are not, and Pridham definitely is not. Lou has shown a lot of willingness to listen to those voices Shanahan has gathered together. As long as he doesn't seek to mortgage the future for the present over the next three years, this is pretty hard to screw up in my opinion.


If anything is deserving of a companion drinking game, it's the fine, dark, morbid, carnival music of Tom Waits.
There's no better way to enjoy or to be introduced to his unique discography than with a nice glass of booze. It was recorded with a drink (presumably) and thus, should be listened to with a drink.
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Review Date: Sep 16, 2014
Joseph Anthony
1972 (May 13, 2014)
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Video Grade: C+
Audio Grade: C+
Extras Grade: D+
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Shot in Mississippi by director Joseph Anthony, who also directed the wonderful Burt Lancaster film The Rainmaker, Tomorrow didn't get much critique or was seen by many people until nearly ten years after its release. The film winds up being more of an art house film than it lets on if you're aware of the storyline, which is about the caretaker of an old sawmill (Robert Duvall) who decides to shelter a drifting pregnant woman, falling in love with her in the process.
Tomorrow was based on a play adapted from a short story by William Faulkner, and it shows in the look of the film. It's pretty sparse as far as production expense, and there's a very minimalist quality to it. How you take in the film will all depend on your own personal tastes. For me, I found the characters to be pretty much there, but it felt like I was seeing them through the eyes of a stage director. They never really reach any emotional depths, or any highs, for that matter. It appears very amateurish and low key for most of its running time, which will probably bore many who watch it expecting some emotional explosions from the characters at certain points. The most action in the film takes place in the latter half, which I won't spoil.
All of that being said, I think Robert Duvall does give a significant performance. The other characters in the film do a good job, but it's Duvall who we're invested in here, and he doesn't let you down. The story is also quite easy to follow, although it does contain some needless bookend material that's feels counterintuitive to the story that's been told in between. Still, there's an interesting story to be found here. I wouldn't call Tomorrow totally successful as a film, but as a story, it should draw you in well enough if you can pay attention.
Shot in black and white on a low budget, Tomorrow doesn't have the best-looking photography you're likely to find, but it's not unpleasant either. Unfortunately, I think that the materials culled for this release were of a lower than normal quality, which means that this isn't one of the sharpest and most detail-oriented releases out there. But, the case may be that the original materials might not exist or might be lost, and this might be all that's left. I don't want to give the wrong impression here. This isn't a bad-looking transfer, but it does suffer from a lack of fine detail. There's a healthy grain structure present, and the print used looks clean. Blacks are pretty deep, although shadow detail isn't always perfect. And both brightness and contrast are acceptable. I saw no signs of digital enhancement either. The soundtrack, which is an English 2.0 LPCM track derived from the film's original mono soundtrack, is pleasant enough. Again, this is a very minimalist film, and the soundtrack reflects that. Dialogue is always clear and discernible, although the volume of it does waver sometimes. Atmospherics and what little score is present are good without being perfect. It's also a soundtrack that definitely sounds its age. There's no dynamic range or low frequency activity worth mentioning either. So it's a good transfer that looks as good as it can under the circumstances.
The only extra other than a DVD copy of the film is the original theatrical trailer, which seems to be a VHS trailer of some kind from the early 80's when the film was rediscovered. I'm glad it was because it's definitely worth a watch. It's not perfect, but it has a very good performance from Robert Duvall that's well-worth checking out.
- Tim Salmons
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Q: Can not use BackOfficeUserPasswordChecker to login Umbraco with external user I am trying to use BackOfficeUserPasswordChecker to make authentication for Umbraco (with external users).
I customized the OwinStartup:
    public class UmbracoCustomOwinStartup
    {
        public void Configuration(IAppBuilder app)
        {
            var applicationContext = ApplicationContext.Current;
            app.ConfigureUserManagerForUmbracoBackOffice<BackOfficeUserManager, BackOfficeIdentityUser>(
                applicationContext,
                (options, context) =>
                {
                    var membershipProvider = Umbraco.Core.Security.MembershipProviderExtensions.GetUsersMembershipProvider().AsUmbracoMembershipProvider();
                    var settingContent = Umbraco.Core.Configuration.UmbracoConfig.For.UmbracoSettings().Content;
                    var userManager = BackOfficeUserManager.Create(options,
                        applicationContext.Services.UserService,
                        applicationContext.Services.EntityService,
                        applicationContext.Services.ExternalLoginService,
                        membershipProvider,
                        settingContent);

                    // Set your own custom IBackOfficeUserPasswordChecker
                    userManager.BackOfficeUserPasswordChecker = new CustomPasswordChecker();
                    return userManager;
                });
       }
  }

And I also defined CustomPasswordChecker which always return ValidCredentials in CheckPasswordAsync method:
public Task<BackOfficeUserPasswordCheckerResult> CheckPasswordAsync(BackOfficeIdentityUser user, string password)
    {
        return Task.FromResult(BackOfficeUserPasswordCheckerResult.ValidCredentials);
    }

When I entered an user name which don't have in Umbraco database, the Umbraco login still throw the message "login failed fo user...". I debugged, and it jumped to CustomPasswordChecker.CheckPasswordAsync() correctly, but the message still throw and I can not log in successfully.
Did I missed something? And how can I make Umbraco accept external users (AD users/ users that is defined in other database,...)?

A: Is there the user in your Umbraco? If you tried to log in to Umbraco with User that don't have in the Umbraco then it will fall back to the default authentication.
You can try to add the user to your umbraco first.

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Brian Austin Green Reveals How His Romance With "Amazing" Sharna Burgess Began
Brian Austin Green, who recently split from soon-to-be ex-wife Megan Fox, shared how he and Sharna Burgess got together.
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Best blind date ever?
In a Jan. 13 interview with KTLA, Brian Austin Green opened up about his new relationship with Dancing With the Stars pro Sharna Burgess, who posted a photo from the pair's trip to Hawaii on her Instagram just one day earlier.
Brian gushed in the interview, "She's pretty amazing." He then confirmed that the two met when they were set up on a blind date by his business manager.
"It was nothing I was completely open to at the time, but it worked out pretty well," the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared. "It's working out pretty well so far."
When asked what it was like to date during the coronavirus pandemic—currently, typical date night spots like restaurants and movie theaters are shut down in Brian's home of Los Angeles—the actor admitted it was a little tricky.
"Doing any of that during this pandemic is different. I think it helps people talk a little bit more, and connect a little bit more because you don't have the physical ways of doing it. You don't have places to go, the distractions," he explained. "It helps focus the situation a little more, which I think was really happy. Shar was completely open to it, and so was I, so it's been a good situation so far."
Brian Austin Green & Sharna Burgess' Hawaiian Getaway
When asked if Brian was learning to "tango, if you know what I mean" from the dance pro, Brian laughed.
He quipped back, "I don't know what you mean!"
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Brian and Sharna's budding romance comes on the heels of his split from his wife of 10 years Megan Fox, who he shares three children with. Megan, who is now dating rapper and actor Machine Gun Kelly, filed for divorce in November 2020.
Earlier in January, Brian said he and Sharna were still in the beginning stages of their relationship.
"It's all going really well right now," the Masked Singer star told Access Hollywood. "It's early on, so we don't have any labels or anything, obviously, but we're really enjoying each other's company."
Still, he added, "She's super responsible and she's super sweet and caring, passionate, fun to be around, so I feel blessed right now."
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I used rotisserie chicken breast so these came together extra quickly. Also used flatbread wraps instead of pitas. This recipe reminds me a bit of CL's Chicken Shawarma recipe from July 2008, which is 10-star tasty (the chicken is marinated, which makes all the difference I think). This isn't bad at all - just a little simple/ordinary, especially compared to that other AMAZING recipe.
I seasoned the chicken with some ras al hanout left over from another recipe since I thought they'd need a little something. I also made extra sauce and added cucumbers to the roasted peppers and lettuce. Still needed a spark--I think plain Greek yogurt would've given the greater moisture and creaminess that I was missing and maybe some red pepper flakes in the tahini sauce. I may try this again but add the yogurt to the sandwiches. Served with whole wheat couscous and steamed fresh spinach with lemon. I made the couscous b/c my husband always like a grain, potato, or pasta with anything, but I wouldn't need it myself. The pitas were very filling!
This was delicious--a fast and healthy meal. I added some thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and diced red onion to the lettuce mixture. I will definitely be making this for my family again.


Some of the country's worst poverty can be found in the Appalachian Region which extends from the southern tip of New York down through Alabama and Mississippi. Small businesses play an important role in providing jobs, which is why Alabama Governor Robert Bentley just announced a $400,000 grant to establish a loan fund focusing on small businesses in Appalachian Alabama.
The grants are being provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and are available to businesses in Alabama's 37 county ARC region. Pathway Lending of Nashville is jumping in by contributing $1.3 million to the fund. The lender expects the funding will create $1.75 million in loans within the first three years, support 30 new businesses and create about 105 new jobs.
The Alabama Small Business Development Center Network is also helping to create a Community Development Financial Institution loan program for small businesses in Alabama's 37 county ARC region. Together, the organizations involved in the program hope to create more capital that will help small businesses be more successful and create more jobs for area residents.


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Alcoholism in the movies have been played for both dramatic and comical effect. In fact some of the binge drinking done on the big screen have garnered considerable praise and pathos resulting in many performers winning Oscars and Oscar nominations based on this very serious addiction. The alcoholic in cinema is larger in life because …
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New on Video: 'El Dorado'
"El Dorado" is a refreshing genre classic, at once suggesting topical concerns while conserving an enduring arena for its Hollywood icons to do what they do best. It incorporates much of what distinguished Howard Hawks' cinema: his uniform themes, style, and tone.
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'High Noon', 'Rio Bravo', and the Blacklist
High Noon and Rio Bravo share a fascinating and perhaps singular position in the annals of American cinema as companion pieces of social commentary that also managed to succeed as two of the greatest and most influential Westerns, and indeed films, of their time. Created seven years apart, with Rio Bravo intended as a direct …
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Nine Overlooked Classic Westerns
The Western was a movie staple for decades. It seemed the genre that would never die, feeding the fantasies of one generation after another of young boys who galloped around their backyards, playgrounds, and brick streets on broomsticks, banging away with their Mattel cap pistols. Something about a man on a horse set against the …
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A Revved-Up Chick Flick
Death Proof Written by Quentin Tarantino Directed by Quentin Tarantino 2007, USA **Contains Spoilers*** Tarantino's many skills set him apart from other auteurs working in the film industry today, but none of them dominate in his work as much as his ability to seamlessly weave his narratives through genre/sub-genre mash-ups. The Nouvelle Vague coolness and …
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namespace Thunder\BlizzardApi\Entity\WorldOfWarcraft\Data;

use Thunder\BlizzardApi\Entity\WorldOfWarcraft\Spell;

class Talent
    {
    private $tier;
    private $column;
    private $spell;

    function __construct($tier, $column, Spell $spell)
        {
        $this->tier = $tier;
        $this->column = $column;
        $this->spell = $spell;
        }

    public function getTier()
        {
        return $this->tier;
        }

    public function getColumn()
        {
        return $this->column;
        }

    public function getSpell()
        {
        return $this->spell;
        }
    }

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class Profile;

class ThemeSource : public content::URLDataSource {
 public:
  explicit ThemeSource(Profile* profile);
  ThemeSource(Profile* profile, bool serve_untrusted);

  ThemeSource(const ThemeSource&) = delete;
  ThemeSource& operator=(const ThemeSource&) = delete;

  ~ThemeSource() override;

  // content::URLDataSource implementation.
  std::string GetSource() override;
  void StartDataRequest(
      const GURL& url,
      const content::WebContents::Getter& wc_getter,
      content::URLDataSource::GotDataCallback callback) override;
  std::string GetMimeType(const std::string& path) override;
  bool AllowCaching() override;
  bool ShouldServiceRequest(const GURL& url,
                            content::BrowserContext* browser_context,
                            int render_process_id) override;
  std::string GetAccessControlAllowOriginForOrigin(
      const std::string& origin) override;
  std::string GetContentSecurityPolicy(
      network::mojom::CSPDirectiveName directive) override;

 private:
  // Fetches and sends the theme bitmap.
  void SendThemeBitmap(content::URLDataSource::GotDataCallback callback,
                       int resource_id,
                       float scale);

  // Used in place of SendThemeBitmap when the desired scale is larger than
  // what the resource bundle supports.  This can rescale the provided bitmap up
  // to the desired size.
  void SendThemeImage(content::URLDataSource::GotDataCallback callback,
                      int resource_id,
                      float scale);

  // The profile this object was initialized with.
  raw_ptr<Profile> profile_;

  // Whether this source services chrome-unstrusted://theme.
  bool serve_untrusted_;
};

#endif  // CHROME_BROWSER_UI_WEBUI_THEME_SOURCE_H_


Breadcrumb Navigation: Good for Website Usability or Not?
If you sit down with any website design and development team, you might discover that breadcrumb navigation isn't their favourite experience. Most may even consider it a hassle that's not worth it, meaning it's often an overlooked factor in site usability.
But the fact is, breadcrumb navigation helps to increase site usability as opposed to degrading its value. It is one of the more popular methods of alternative navigation, allowing website users to recognize their hierarchy while reducing the number of steps required to reach a higher-level within the site.
Breadcrumb navigation is a set of contextual links that ease the navigation of a website. These links also present an SEO opportunity to make your site more search engine friendly. There are three different types of breadcrumb navigation. We have outlined each of them to help you understand breadcrumbs a little better.
Location based breadcrumbs inform the user where their current page stands in the hierarchy of a website. This means that users can easily see (and access) a broader category, considered as a higher-level page, from the current page. To elaborate, a certain product page would be considered as a lower-level page in the website hierarchy, the sub-category it's under is slightly higher level, and the main category is a much higher level. You will find these type of breadcrumbs visible in websites where there are at least two levels of content. They begin with a link to the home page and end with the user's current page.
The benefit of these location based breadcrumbs is that they encourage more browsing experiences and considerably reduce the bounce rate. Say, for example, an ecommerce website user lands on a product page. If the product isn't up to the mark, they will look for more items for comparison or they might look for different items to purchase. A user can use the breadcrumb links to navigate effortlessly and view more options. With this in mind, location based breadcrumbs can improve site usability and promote content accessibility.
Take a look at this example from Best Buy. From the home page, you get to 'cameras and camcorders', and then 'digital camera accessories'. There are several further levels and finally, you have the product page.
History trails are not good for users who arrive directly at a web page that's deep-seated within the website hierarchy, such as a product page.
They can duplicate content delivery to search engines, negatively impacting the website's ranking.
Due to the various risks involved in using this type of breadcrumb, you actually won't see a lot of websites using them anymore.
Attribute based breadcrumbs are most commonly found in ecommerce sites. They display the meta information of a certain page, which means visitors can see the different attributes or categories assigned to a certain page. A product may be listed under a certain category but it can be categorized under multiple other categories as well. For example, a car may be categorized as vintage, but it can also have different attributes such as being released in the 1960s, being a convertible, or being the color red.
Attribute based breadcrumb navigation doesn't necessarily take you back to the path you have taken nor does it display the hierarchy of the website. Like the path based navigation, it also has issues with duplicate content delivery to search engines, but a highly qualified SEO expert can always prevent this from happening.
Here's an example from Flipkart where you select a certain product and automatically see all the categories and attributes it may be listed under, such as "Books", "Short Stories", "Fiction and Non-Fiction", "Literature and Fiction" etc. So the product page of the book itself is accessible via multiple paths.
So, why is breadcrumb navigation great for web usability?
Breadcrumbs can provide additional means through which website users can easily navigate. If a user lands on the internal page of a website via another breadcrumb they can see where they rank as per website hierarchy. Users also have the opportunity to move between different pages without any hassle.
Location based breadcrumbs not only support better browsing but also improve search function. The location based breadcrumbs can be seen in search listings, offering multiple ways for users to navigate through a website. See this example from Nordstrom and the results that show up when conducting a Google search for stilettos with the brand name.
It's not just about usability; breadcrumb navigation can also be responsible for making your website visually pleasing. Plus, it can do so without consuming too much space on your page. An aesthetically-pleasing website design often translates to better user experience. So not only will you find that breadcrumbs are easy to implement, they fit seamlessly into the design of your website and provide great benefit to your user. See how Jabong achieves this below.
Breadcrumb navigation provides a more detailed method of navigating a website. In doing so, users will come across more options of how to reach other pages without getting lost. They have the opportunity to easily go back a number of levels within the site, preventing them from leaving because they're confused with the navigation or are unable to find something. This means breadcrumb navigation can lower the bounce rate of your website significantly.
This simplified explanation of breadcrumb navigation should be able to help you understand it better and how it can be implemented to improve your site usability. Got any insights to share or any questions to ask? Feel free to leave a comment below.
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Home States Kerala
Rethink before holding wall of women, VS Achuthanandan to Central Committee
Achuthanandan said the recent Assembly poll results were an indicator of the shift in Indian politics.
Published: 17th December 2018 04:24 AM | Last Updated: 17th December 2018 04:24 AM | A+A A-
V S Achuthanandan
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Veteran CPM leader and former chief minister VS Achuthanandan has advised the party Central Committee to rethink before conducting the human wall of women in association with caste organisations. In a note to the Central Committee (CC), Achuthanandan warned against compromising on the ideological position of the party for electoral gains. Allying with caste organisations for the second renaissance is a short-cut for electoral gains. Caste politics is dangerous and a double-edged sword, he said.
Achuthanandan said the recent Assembly poll results were an indicator of the shift in Indian politics. The unsatisfied workers and peasants have started to respond. The 48-hour strike scheduled for next month shows the seriousness of the new wave. Worker-peasant alliance is the declared stand of the party. There should be an action plan to pursue this goal. A separate CC meeting should be convened to discuss the formation and implementation of this strategy.
VS cited three reasons which he believe stand in the way of implementing the worker-peasant alliance. They were the inertia of the party machinery, short-cuts for parliamentary politics, and deviation from the party's ideological position. The party has drifted away from the core issues, he said.
VS also called for an intelligent fight against the increasing influence of the Sangh Parivar in Kerala. The Sangh Parivar has made some advances in the past as well. At that time, the party could check its growth through legal, political and organisational efforts. But associating with caste organisations is definitely not the way, he said.
VS Achuthanandan CPM


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Barebones HTML project is a set of defaults for a headstart in HTML project
development. It provides developers with common tools to make HTML markup
creation faster and easier.

Unlike most other project templates, Barebones is highly preferential: it makes
a lot of choices for the user right from the beginning:

- It includes a default build system -- [Gulp](http://gulpjs.com/) -- with a set
  of default build instructions in `gulpfile.js`
- It uses [Bower](http://bower.io/) to download third-party libraries for your
  project
- It includes infrastructure for [Compass](http://compass-style.org/) --
  a [SASS](http://sass-lang.com/) framework
- It includes a complete scss stylesheet with a lot of predefined elements
- It includes preferences for [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com/) --
  an awesome text editor for code and markup

You can, of course, use a different builder, a different (or none at all) CSS
preprocessor or a different editor. But a very specific default choice allows
you to start working sooner. No need to setup build instructions, no need to
download vendor libraries, no need to create a style structure. Unless you want
to change the defaults, that is :)

## Features
Barebones is built for development in Sublime Text. That is why Barebones
provides a default `.sublime-project` file. This file provides the editor with
a list of files and folders to ignore, a default set of formatting settings
for the project, and a build system configuration for Gulp.

Barebones also contains an [.editorconfig](http://editorconfig.org/) file,
which is the preferred way of defining formatting options for the project. To
use it, you must install an [editorconfig plugin](http://editorconfig.org/#download)

## Installation
1. Copy all files from Barebones repository to project directory.
2. Install node dependencies with npm by running:

```npm install```

3. Rename `Barebones.sublime-project` to match your project name
4. Edit `package.json` to match your project information
5. Optionally, edit source and destination build paths in `barebones.json`

## Usage
Barebones contains some default build instructions, including a custom server
task. Before you can start working, you need to download and set up all vendor
dependencies:

```gulp init```

After that you can just run the server task, and it will rebuild your resources
every time you save changes in the source files:

```gulp server```

**Note:** shortly after running the server task, gulp will report that the task
is finished. The server itself will continue to run. To stop the server task,
press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C) in the console.

You can also initiate rebuild from within Sublime Text by pressing Ctrl+B (or Cmd+B).
To use this shortcut, you must select "Barebones Gulp" in Sublime's
"Tools" > "Build System" menu.

## License
Copyright (c) 2014 Anton Suprun
Licensed under the MIT license

This software uses parts of HTML5 Boilerplate licensed under the MIT license
and its source can be downloaded [here](https://github.com/h5bp/html5-boilerplate).


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Remendado in Carmen (Grange Festival), Rossini's Petite messe solennelle with Le Choeur de Chambre de Versailles and the role of Orphée in Offenbach's Orphée aux Enfers, Ein Junger Diener in Elektra at the Philharmonie de Paris with Mikko Franck, Lukash in Tchaikovsky's The Enchantress for Opera de Lyon, Ajax I in Offenbach's La Belle Hélène (Opera National de Lorraine), Amelia's Lover in Menotti's Amelia goes to the ball (Opera de Toulon).
A guest soloist with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, he has had the opportunity to sing Bach's Weihnachts-Oratorium and the role of Ein junger Hirt in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at Salle Pleyel in Paris.
He has also appeared as Bert II in Zoran Juranic's opera Posljednji ljetni cvijet and Oedipus in Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex during the 2013 Armel Opera Festival in Szeged, Hungary.
His vast repertoire comprises works by Britten, Stravinsky, Mussorgsky, Janáček. He has performed Chevalier de la Force in Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmélites, Mozart's Tamino and Belmonte, Monteverdi's and Haydn's Orfeo, as well as Pâris in Offenbach's La belle Hélène, Simpleton in Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, Offenbach's Hoffmann, and has recorded in French the part of Alfredo in La Traviata.
Christophe Poncet de Solages et Virgile Frannais, les deux Ajax, excellents tous deux, le premier écrasant l'autre de toute sa haute stature.
Les deux Ajax sont interprétés par Christophe Poncet de Solages et Virgile Frannais, le plus grand aux allures romaines écrasant le plus petit aux allures napoléonienne, y compris vocalement.
Having previously performed in Latin in Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex, the French tenor Christophe Poncet de Solages demonstrates his versatility here by singing in Croatian, and he seems to manage it exceptionally well.
The girl singing the treble part was lovely, as was the tenor (Christophe Poncet de Solages) and the full choir striking.
Tiago Matos and Christophe Poncet de Solages caught the operetta elements of Le Dancaire and le Remendado but made it a characterful double act which never fell into hackneyed comedy.
Marianne Croux, Filipa van Eck, Tiago Matos and Christophe Poncet de Solages make up a strong quartet as Frasquita, Mercédès, Le Dancaïre and Le Remendado respectively and together with Goldman introduce an excellent ensemble dynamic to 'Nous avons en tête une affaire'.
"Très remarqué par ailleurs, le jeune serviteur interprété par Christophe Poncet de Solages, voix de ténor percutante et bien placée"


Though Coachella has been streaming its concerts for nine years, this is the first time the festival is offering the live performances online during both weekends. Campers said they heard "explosion sounds".
Nobody was hurt in the incident that happened around 2 a.m. near the center of the venue, according to CalFire. The Riverside County Fire Department was on the scene with four fire trucks. "Mobile Shower Unit in Lot 8 Storage Area".
It has not been revealed what was the cause of this fire. The flames that broke out at the world-famous arts and music event damaged a trailer and destroyed another. "Fire crews will remain on scene for one hour for overhaul", it added. The live feed will resume Saturday at 4:15 p.m. with music from Weezer, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Bassnectar and others.
Coachella started Friday and will continue through Sunday before resuming for a second weekend on April 19 to 21.
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SUMMITVILLE, IN- Morris E. Brown, 80, passed away on April 1, 2019 at Marion General Hospital in Marion following an extended illness.
Morris was born on November 24, 1938 in Elwood to Merle V. and Edith (Ebert) Brown has resided in the Summitville area all of his lifetime. Morris graduated from Summitville High School-Class of 1956. He farmed all of his lifetime and his greatest joy was planting the seed and watching the crops grow and mature year after year. He was a member of the Summitville First Christian Church, but attended the Summitville First Baptist Church. Morris was especially proud of being married to the love of his life Phyllis Stitt for 58 years.
Services honoring Morris's life will take place at 1 pm on Friday, April 5, 2019 in the Summitville First Baptist Church, 700 East Mill Street, Summitville. Interment will follow in Vinson Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Summitville Baptist Church on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 3 pm to 7 pm or after 12 Noon on Friday prior to the services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Summitville First Baptist Church with envelopes available at the visitation and services.
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Meet the Teacher - Mrs. Siciliano's Marvelous Math Room!
Mrs. Siciliano's Marvelous Math Room!
My name is Mrs. Siciliano and the 2018/2019 school year will be my sixteenth year teaching in Warren Consolidated School District.. This is my first year at Jefferson Elementary. I am the Math Recovery Intervention Specialist/Title I Math Teacher. I previously taught fifth grade at Harwood Elementary for 15 years. I am looking forward to sharing my love of math with the students at Jefferson Elementary this year.
I attended Oakland University where I graduated and received my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education in December of 2002. I completed my student teaching experience at Harwood Elementary and was thrilled to obtain a teaching position shortly after graduating. I cannot think of a better place to work. I completed my Master's Degree in Integrating Technology in the Classroom from Walden University. I have continued my education by taking classes in mathematics, reading instruction, and technology. I love finding new ways to incorporate my newfound technology skills into my classroom.
I grew up in Warren, Michigan and attended Green Acres Elementary School, Fuhrmann Middle School, and Warren Mott High School. My husband and I met in high school and were married in July, 2004. My husband is a mechanical engineer for Continental Automotive. We spend most of our time at home entertaining our children, Adriana and Giovanni, who were born on August 24, 2011, and Giuliana, who was born on December 14, 2012. Although they keep us extremely busy, we wouldn't trade them or the memories we make with them for anything! They have been a truly amazing gift!