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Tarot in Wonderland is a whimsical, playful deck that nudges you to not take yourself or the situation you're in too seriously, and yet when times have truly gotten rough, it's going to be there for you to offer insightful advice. It's that close friend of yours who's a jokester most of the time and kind of a goof-off but if you're crying and hurting for real, that friend gets real, too, and is there for you 300%. That's Tarot in Wonderland.
I had the great honor of attending the launch party for Tarot in Wonderland and heard the legendary Barbara Moore speak about her deck. I shared a couple of photos on Instagram if you want to check it out.
Now let's talk about the deck. Thank you to Llewellyn for finally upping their packaging production. The magnetic flap, the hard casing, the cut-out nook for your deck, ribbon, and the book that fits perfectly up top is by leaps and bounds better than what Llewellyn deck packaging used to be. See here, for example, for the Mystical Cats Tarot. or here, near the end, when I again gripe about the product packaging for the Llewellyn Tarot.
Barbara dedicated the deck to Hermes, messenger of the gods and the divine trickster. Due to many humorous mishaps along the way, the deck took four years to bring to fruition…probably thanks to Hermes. But it was all worth it in the end because the length of time devoted to this deck means a lot of close attention to detail went into it.
Eugene Smith's art is perfect and truly brings Moore's vision for the deck to life. I love the inherent madness you see in so many of these cards, how that madness expressed the character of the key it represents, and just the connection to the inner child this deck fosters when you read with it. I love the children's cartoon and animated fairytale vibes of Smith's art style here. Tarot in Wonderland is truly a deck of playful magic.
If you follow the narrative of Alice through the 22 keys of the Majors, Moore has blended the Alice in Wonderland story with the tarot structure so seamlessly you would have simply presumed the two were always meant to be together, born out of the same womb of thought.
This is one of those versatile decks for both children and adults alike. If you're a professional reader asking about tarot decks that'd be suitable for taking to a children's party, this would be one. As a pro reader, I do like to set aside a couple of go-to decks that I can reach for immediately if I know I'll be reading for children.
And, of course, if you're an Alice in Wonderland aficionado, then you're salivating right about now. Could it get any better– one of the biggest names in the tarot world invoking Hermes and engaging in ritual to conceive this tarot deck, illustrated by American illustrator Eugene Smith, who psst… by the way, has this incredible portrait series, "The Secret Lives of U.S. Presidents" that are perfect caricatures. Love his rendering of Howard Taft! You could not have brought together a better pair for bring an Alice in Wonderland tarot deck to life.
Tarot in Wonderland is a deck full of wry humor, mischief, delight, and fantasy, all while operating as a powerful divinatory tool. Moore has also done thorough research into the Alice in Wonderland stories and has brought to life many easter eggs, nods to the original stories, deep layering of symbolism, and the companion guidebook contains a treasure trove of nuggets about Alice in Wonderland.
Now let's talk about the guidebook. Wow is this guidebook comprehensive, rendering this deck set perfect for beginners or to gift to someone who's just learning tarot for the first time.
I love that the guidebook is in full color, with glossy pages, and really covers all the fundamentals about reading tarot. It's a great first deck for any beginner to start learning on.
This is one of those tarot deck sets that's going to be a perfect birthday gift idea for any age. It's whimsical yet useful, equally playful and serious. And even if the recipient knows nothing about tarot, the book goes back to basics, so they'll be covered. Plus, who better to get tarot card meanings from than the legendary Barbara Moore?
So far of all the Alice in Wonderland themed tarot decks I've personally encountered and worked with, Moore's is my favorite. The mystical legwork that's been done by Barbara Moore behind the scenes of this deck's creation compounded with her knowledge of the tarot and clear writing style, the vibrant, inspiring art by Eugene Smith, and then bringing it all together, Llewellyn's top notch production of the book and deck set culminates into a spectacular addition to anyone's spiritual toolkit.
For each card entry, you get a description of what is being depicted on the card from the Alice in Wonderland stories. Most of the cards are not depicting actual scenes from the story per se, but do feature the characters in fictionalized or envisioned scenes that they would foreseeably be in beyond Lewis Carroll.
The explanations for how to interpret each card are really good here. Barbara Moore's writing on the tarot is, as many of you already know, clear, down-to-earth, practical, and easy to apply to whatever you've inquired about.
Once you get the deck, you may notice that the height of the nook for the cards is not the same as the height of the deck, so the cards can kind of slide around in the box. Probably not a big deal unless you're OCD like me. But I have a solution.
I take the ribbon in the box and wrap it around the cards, then tuck it into the other side of the nook. Keeps the deck snug!
Oh by the way, love the card backs. They may not be reversible, in that symmetrical, but you can for sure still read with reversals if you so choose. You'll just know before you've turned over the card whether it's upright or reverse. I love that, though. I love how there's Alice on one side and the rabbit on the other. You'll also see how the two characters are also the ones featured on the box cover.
Tarot in Wonderland by Barbara Moore and Eugene Smith is a delightful deck that celebrates your curiosity. The wisdom and the magic brought together by Lewis Carroll's beloved story, the luminosity of Barbara Moore, and Eugene Smith's artistic finesse have conjured a treasure set that every tarot reader, from novice to master, prepubescent to senior, is going to cherish.
FTC Disclosure: In accordance with Title 16 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 255, "Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising," I received Tarot in Wonderland from Llewellyn Books for prospective review. Everything I've said here is sincere and accurately reflects my opinion of the deck.
Whelp, I'm sold. It looks awesome!
So much to LOVE about this and even more to love about Barbara Moore! She was brilliant @Omega, what a brilliant mind in tarot. Great to know she has a brand new deck to share with the all of us.
As always a brilliant review, you make it all seem so EASY!!!!
I wonder if you have any precaution you take when reading for children or if you have a special approach when answering children's questions about tarot.
There is a kind a tacit convention when reading for adults; beside the fine print on the business card or the legal disclaimer displayed (or not) somewhere in the tarot reader's booth or near the table, we expect the adult querent to be responsible for himself and to assume control of his life, taking the messages from the cards (and the reader) as mere suggestions or perhaps eye openers to new opportunities. Even with that presumption, some legislations will make mandatory to put on a disclaimer like "entertainment only" to warn the gullible. Adults are supposed to know what they are in for, and often will ask questions about the tarot in a tongue-in-cheek way (especially in public) and expect that the answer may be given in the same tone (blink blink and the like).
Children can be much more direct, frank, and expecting for a straight and honest answer, which would be fine, if you would have the time to give a bit of context in order for them to construct their own opinion, time that we seldom have in a public event.
There is also the sensibilities of parents we have to consider, especially in the context of the children party you raised in your article. Even if the responsibility rests mainly on the shoulders of the host who invited a tarot reader, some parent could worry about what you are going to say to their children or can publicly dismiss you and your art quite bluntly, as their own brand of "public interest warning" for the children or the other parents around.
I know that because of that, some tarot readers adopted the rule to never read for minors. I wonder what are your ideas about the subject ?
P.S. : By the way, I prepared myself with the "Happy Tarot" for those situations.
That Moon card with the walrus!! The correspondences really are great. I love how full of small weird details the art is. It reminds me of Jan Svankmajer's version of Alice, my favorite as a kid and the bane of my mom's existence.


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Double Life consists of Anne Mettes long running quartet, the Anne Mette Iversen Quartet, featuring John Ellis (soprano & tenor saxophone), Danny Grissett (piano), Otis Brown III (drums & cymbals) and special guest, the outstanding Swedish trombonist Peter Dahlgren, of the Norrbotten Big Band (who also appeared on the bassist's very first recording, On the Other Side, ten years ago); plus, the string quartet, 4Corners, featuring members of the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, who also appeared on Iversen's 2008 recording, Best of the West.
While Double Life has toured and performed in Denmark several times, the international performances has so far happened with great local string quartets. We are looking forward to being able to be on the road together though!
The music on So Many Roads is quite unique in that it utilizes a one-movement compositional form, and boasts an exquisite balance of integration and interaction between the string group and the jazz group. The compositional process started out with the idea of describing a journey through a mythological world, an imaginary description of travel and related experiences. But it ended up being so closely connected to the composer's own personal life and actually describing a very special period and special experience of of life.
The press on So Many Roads:
"Danish bassist Anne Mette Iversen is now based in Berlin, though her leading role in the Brooklyn Jazz Underground has had a huge impact on the New York scene. Her Double Life ensemble combines jazz quintet and string quartet with extraordinary results: Just behold the profusion of harmonic color and naturally flowing swing on the group's second release, So Many Roads. The album says a lot in just under 37 minutes." - David R. Adler, The Village Voice
"Iversen's long-running quartet includes saxophonist John Ellis and pianist Danny Grissett, who both play wonderfully burnished improvisations here that bounce off Iversen's fertile material ... The only real problem with So Many Roads is that the journey ends before you want it to." - Bradley Bambarger, DownBeat Magazine
"[a] highly rewarding road trip through Anne Mette Iversen's fertile mind" - Jeff Tamarkin, JazzTimes
"This is a great piece of music ... it's like two groups performing simultaneously, and periodically bleeding into each other's worlds in fascinating and thrilling ways." - Phil Freeman, Burning Ambulance
Double Life's first release Best of the West was released as disc 1 of the double album Best of the West + Many Places in 2008. On this album Anne Mette Iversen Quartet (without '+1') meets the string quartet 4Corners. The music interveawes creatively and elegant the sound and work of the two quartets, utilizing what they each are best at. The framework for the suite Best of the West is the classical sonata form; consisting of four movements with the tempo markings Allegro, Adagio, Menuet and Presto. Two additional single standing compositions conclude the album.
Best of the West was featured on A Blog Supreme / NPR Jazz as part of the article "5 Great Works Of Modern Chamber Jazz" - alongside amazing musicians and composers: Wayne Shorter, Brad Mehldau, Chico Hamilton and Dave Douglas. The movement West (Menuet) was selected Song of the Day on NPR Music, in May 2008.
The press on Best of the West:
"Few other arrangers can deter schmaltz when putting strings to swing. And even fewer possess her sense for dulcet harmonies and exquisitely developed form — the patient listener is rewarded with a probing, big-R Romantic, strings-only cadenza at the end. Rarer still is the mind that could put it all together in a way that proclaims itself as the work of an improvising musician. Beauty may be hard to find in jazz, but as Iversen proves, that doesn't mean it's dormant in familiar elements, waiting to be expressed." - Patrick Jarenwattananon, NPR Music
"A masterful reach across jazz and classical music" - Forrest Dylan Bryant, Jazz Times
So Many Roads by Anne Mette Iversen's Double Life
Best of the West by Anne Mette Iversen

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It's us letting our loves, our early influences hang out for all to see. Entering into the sounds we grew up with, the hard guitar rock and country picking of our younger years mixes with glimmers of our usual space-aging technology and pawn shop Casio aplomb. Heavy guitar riffs and blasting drum fills live side-by-side with plucking banjos and wailing harmonicas, and muddy slide guitars that make you want to shotgun a beer in the shower while listening to the Stones or Joe Walsh. It's also our first foray into direct, outside influence in the creation of a record. It's me letting go in a certain way. I let Tchad Blake come in to mix this album, and my good friend Gregg Williams co-produced all these tracks.
Hey, my name's Robin and I'm a singer in and songwriter for Fleet Foxes, here to write the promotional biography meant to accompany and explain Helplessness Blues. I'm just going to write down some thoughts I have about the album and give you some context. Let's do this.
So, for a bit of background: we're from Seattle, and the members of the band are me, Skye Skjelset, Josh Tillman, Casey Wescott, Christian Wargo, and now our buddy Morgan Henderson, who helped out on the album and will join the band on tour. The band began as just me and Skye in Junior High, playing songs in his bedroom, until we moved to Seattle, settled on a name, and began meeting other musicians and playing with different people until we met all the guys currently on board. Casey joined in 2005, Christian in 2007, and Josh joined shortly before our first album was released, but after we'd recorded it. So, that's some background information. Good luck working that into something intriguing….
In the quarter century since he founded Dinosaur (Jr.), J Mascis has created some of the era's signature songs, albums and styles. The laconically-based roar of his guitar, drums and vocals have driven a long string of bands—Deep Wound, Dinosaur Jr., Gobblehoof, Velvet Monkeys, the Fog, Witch, Sweet Apple—and he has guested on innumerable sessions. But Several Shades of Why , recorded at Amherst, Massachusetts' Bisquiteen Studios, is J's first solo studio record, and it is an album of incredible beauty, performed with a delicacy not always associated with his work.
Nearly all acoustic, Several Shades of Why was created with the help of a few friends. Notable amongst them are Kurt Vile, Sophie Trudeau (A Silver Mount Zion), Kurt Fedora (long-time collusionist), Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene), Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses), Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession), Matt Valentine (The Golden Road), and Suzanne Thorpe (Wounded Knees). Together in small mutable groupings, they conjure up classic sounds ranging from English-tinged folk to drifty, West Coast-style singer/songwriterism. But every track, every note even, bears that distinct Mascis watermark, both in the shape of the tunes and the glorious rasp of the vocals. Ten brilliant tunes that quietly grow and expand until they fill your brain with the purest pleasure.
So many decisions in life and in the music we love can come down to a critical tug between the logic in our heads and the hot red blood beating through our hearts. Seattle's The Head and the Heart live authentically in that crux, finding joy and beauty wedged there. Their music pulses effervescently—both explosively danceable and intuitively intelligent. With Americana roots and strong vocal harmonics that swell like a river, this band finds its anchor in solid songwriting that has even the jaded humming along by the second listen.
Leaving a variety of day jobs and academic pursuits, The Head and the Heart came together in the summer of 2009, during frequent visits to the open mic night at Conor Byrne in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. California-transplant Josiah Johnson and Virginia-native Jonathan Russell formed the core songwriting partnership, quickly adding keyboardist Kenny Hensley to the mix. Kenny, then 21, had packed up his piano and moved up to Seattle from California to pursue musical score-writing. The luminous Charity Rose Thielen, violin and vocals, had just returned from a year of studying and playing music in Paris. Drummer Tyler Williams cold left a successful band in Virginia after Jon sent him the demo of "Down in the Valley," relocating across states to be a part of this. Finally, Chris Zasche, was bartending at Conor Byrne and mentioned one day that he'd be happy to play bass for the nascent band. It all felt right: The Head and the Heart was born.


There are several reasons why a knitter might choose to use a different yarn from the one specificed in the pattern. Perhaps the yarn has been discontinued, or maybe the yarn is outside your budget or you might even already have a large stash (*cough* – like me) that you want to use something from that instead of buying new yarn.
So how do you choose a substitute yarn?
Probably the most important thing for a knitter is understanding tension/gauge – and believe me I never thought I'd say that! Every knitter's tension is different. The tension indicated in a pattern produces the dimensions for the pattern size that the designer got with the indicated needle size.
If your tension measurements show that you have too many stitches per inch then you will need to go up a needle size while if you have too little then you needle to go down a needle size. Your individual tension will affect the amount of yarn you use. So it is important to follow the pattern tension to ensure you have enough.
But how do you measure your tension?
The tension indicated in a pattern could say for example 28 sts by 28 rows over 4 inches. So this means you will need to have 7 stitches across per inch and 7 rows per inch. You'll need to knit a square – pattern usually says in stocking stitch – and then lay this flat and use a ruler to measure if your tension is correct.
Remember to make your swatch big enough – its not always enough just to cast on the amount of stitches for 4 inches and then measure the swatch to see if its this size – yarn stretches. Its also important to wash and block your yarn before you make a final call about tension. This will give you a full idea as to how the yarn will perform once you have finished your project.
A basic ruler does the job when measuring your tension but you can buy some specialy made tension rulers for knitting. Tangled Yarn sell both a small and large gauge checkers which I think are very cute. Churchmouse Yarns & Teas sell a tension ruler that also doubles up as a needle sizer.
If the pattern doesn't tell you the yarn weight you can usually work this out from the indicated needle size. For example if it says 5mm it is most likely that an Aran or Worsted weight yarn is appropriate. If you are a member of ravelry you can search the yarn database for the pattern yarn and then you can see details about the yarn like it's weight, gauge, needle size and fibre type.
Yarn comes from many different fibres these days. Back in the seventies and eighties when knitting was going through a revival your yarn was just called 'wool' and you bought it in the 'wool shop'. However, wool is a generalised term for the yarn that comes from a sheep and there are many different breeds including Merino, Blue-Faced Leicester and Shetland. These days there are much greater options for knitting yarns such as Alpaca, Angora, Cotton, Silk, Mohair, Bamboo and Linen. In fact you can even get Chiengora which is a yarn spun from dog hair!
When you substitute your yarn you may need to consider the fibre that the pattern yarn was made from. Sometimes it is best to use a particular type of fibre for a project – for example if you are making a shawl you will want a good drape and perhaps a blend with some silk would be good, versus if you wanted to make a sweater perhaps a cotton yarn might not be a good idea as cotton stretches a lot with wear (unless you plan to knit a very slouchy sweater).
Every yarn has a ball band with some essential information on it including the yards/metres for a ball/skein of yarn. It is just not enough to match the yarn by the number of grams as every 50g ball will have different yardage. A simple mathematical calculation (yes there's lots of math in knitting) can help you work out how many balls of the substitute yarn you will need. An example has been shown below.
Okay so maybe this wasn't such a good example because the answer came out that you need same amount in grams i.e. 200gs of the substitute yarn. But that is down to the yardage per 50 grams being similar. If the yardage of the substitute yarn wasn't as generous for example lets say it was 150 yards per 50 grams then this calculation (766 / 150) would have worked out as 5.10 balls.
So what's your experience with substituting yarns? Have you had problems or perhaps you've come up with a different method?
I'd love to hear your thoughts. You can leave a comment below.
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Subquake November 28th 2015. 013 Tilburg.
Written by: Hajo Krijger
Photos by: Luuk Ticheloven (LJT)
Subquake makes Tilburg tremble once again.
The Dubstep and Drum 'n Bass scene had been quite silent in Tilburg for a reasonable while. Subquake, one of the most prominent Bass events in the south of the Netherlands had seemingly dissapeared behind a curtain of thick fog. But then there was a flickering shrine of hope; A new edition of Subquake rose from the ashes in the old 013-stage. The silence has been broken and the fog has most definitely faded away, Subquake returned, and with a line-up that is perfectly balanced between heavy Bass and energy. All together, it seems to be a promising edition.
It's my guess that the previous edition of Subquake blew up the sound system in the Jupiler-hall, as the organisation was bragging about their row of newly installed sub-woofers quite actively. They had every reason to do this however; every one of the artists benefitted from of this. Le Lion: the only Dutch headliner of the evening, Badklaat: a menacing Dubstep-guru from the UK, Mefjus: Austria's second deadliest artillery (slightly below the 15 cm Autokanone M. 15/16) and Teddy Killerz: the Russian banger trio of which only one was attending this evening. All of these got that little extra slick-sub-woofing-spark to keep the people sweating and the bass pumping. Even those looking for some easy vibing got their wish turned into reality. Local artists brought a variety of laid back skanking Dubstep close to the bar downstairs.
He might have a fro, but he isn't afraid to show his manes. This wobbling warrior has made it an art to make sure that everyone who enters the dance floor gets into a hazy fuddle. Liquid layers of Bass flow together while the kicks and snares separate them into a well-defined mix. Even though there were some slightly sloppy slip-ups in terms of mixing the Rotterdam' rude boy still manages to keep the audience's attention and puts a smirk on a considerable amount of faces. And the latter is exactly what his set was about. Le Lion made sure that his set was not just for the body, but also for the mind: engaging beats with soundseffects that surprise and entertain. This set had a distinct purpose: setting the tone for the evening in the first place of course, which it did tremendously. But on the other hand it set a different tone then the sets that followed. Warm and woozy instead of blasting with energy. It was a very welcome start of the night.
There was a noticeable disruptance in the audience though. Of course your general bass audience was there, but it had a taste of extra aggression. Probably this is because a Hip Hop-event, held in the same venue, had finished, just before the start of Subquake. This gave the amount of attendees a slight boost. It seemed overcrowded at certain times. More then once you could see someone with an over sized 'Dope'-sweater leaning on the bar with a confused look on their face. "I don't get this music," they'd say. "I don't know why I stayed for this, I just can't comprehend it." On the other hand, these people were surrounded by others dancing their skins off. People who -do- get it. It did bring down the general atmosphere a bit but was certainly no deal breaker.
Badklaat
… got the job of bringing the audience from Le Lion's woozy wobbles to some heavy banging Dubstep. And that job suited him perfectly. Sparing no expense, throwing around all kinds of saw toothed Bass lines and eardrum-homing mallets, Mr. Klaat really knew how to bridge the gap between the Le Lion's warmth and Mefjus' bombardment.. There was a MacGyveresque vibe around this set. An UK army knife, some high quality dubtape , and Badklaat's energy created a solution to the usually problematic experience of genre switching. Speaking of genres: there was a wide variety of sounds in this set. Even though he had an energetic entrance he managed to keep increasing the energy during his whole set by flowing easily from 'incontinent tuba' -like dubstep to finishing with his trap sounding piece 'Bad Like This'. MC Swift supported BadKlaat on the mic which was favoured by many for he implements his attentiongrasping lines with professional precision.
Mefjus
"Oh my god it's Mefjus! He's on!" "Mefjus! Mefjus! Motherfucking Mefjus!" These are just some small excerpts of what could be heard when this speaker shredding maniac walked up on stage. It was clear that he was the audiences favourite of the evening and rightly so.
Since his 'Emulation' album that dropped in 2014 there hasn't really been a dull moment for the artist. He is frequently booked all around the globe, and he definitely showed us why. Spinning mental records like his remix of 'Sunday Crunk' and Noisia's Dead Limit. Flawless mixing, favoring speed and heavy drop after heavy drop grants zero opportunity to catch your breath. Moshpits are created, dispersed and recreated in a matter of minutes. Throw in a bit of Godzilla (featuring the dutch rap formation Dope D.O.D.) and some suicidal basslines and you have your killer Mefjus set. The smirks have dissapeared entirely and made way for steel faces that are either thinking about how to dance or dancing about how to think. Mefjus' programmer background guarantees for tight preparation and makes the finished product a delicacy; just as an audience member described spot on with a metaphor: "This is Soft Danish Blue Cheese."
Teddy Killerz
Well, the cheesy smell stayed, but it transformed in some sort of Russian stanky odour that was a bit rough around the edges. Enjoyable when you know what you're getting into but it always leaves a very distinct aftertaste. The one attending Teddy Killer opens with a bang, throws in some rock-hard neuro tunes with small room for error. However the track selection seemed a bit to diverse to keep up the energy and maintain everyones attention at the same time. Then, suddenly, EDM is being blasted out of the sound system. The people that have maintained their energy slowly start to realize that they're dancing to something that doesn't quite fit in here. MC Swift, having left after Mefjus was done, wasn't around to bring the audience back on track which watered down the second half of Teddy Killers' set.
All in all Subquake re-entered the event scene in quite an impressive way. Some minor (maybe even unavoidable) hiccups along the way couldn't suppress the general success of the evening. The order of the artist was formidable. The new subwoofer system worked really well. The audience, excluding some rotten tomatoes , was having a great time, and that's what ultimately matters. For only €12,- this evening was incredible value for your money. Welcome back Subquake, we're waiting for the next one!


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LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Jim Boeheim and Syracuse remained perfect in Maui. Nike Patriots #87 Rob Gronkowski Grey Super Bowl XLIX Champions Patch Mens Stitched NFL Elite Vapor Jersey . C.J. Fair scored 14 of his 24 points in the second half and No. 8 Syracuse beat No. 18 Baylor 74-67 on Wednesday night for the title. The Orange (7-0) delivered three wins in three days, taking control against Baylor midway through the first half and limiting the Bears hopes of a comeback. Syracuse beat Minnesota on Monday and California on Tuesday, improving to 9-0 all-time at Maui. The Orange also won the tournament in 1990 and 1998. "And guess what -- Im never coming back," said Boeheim jokingly after the game in a television interview. He later told reporters: "The next time I come to Maui I will have my golf clubs." Fair won the tournaments MVP, taking home a wooden trophy shaped like a basketball. After the game, he posed for photos with several fans with the hardware before walking off the floor. "Im still in the moment, so Im good to go," Fair said. "Tomorrow at practice, itll hit me then." Syracuse stopped would-be runs by Baylor several times. The loss snapped Baylors 11-game winning streak -- longest in the nation -- dating back to last seasons NIT championship run. "I thought we left here becoming a better team," Baylor coach Scott Drew said. "Obviously theres not much time to work on anything but Im pleased with our players, how they battled." Baylor had a 10-2 run to make it 68-62 with Cory Jefferson dunking an alley-oop pass, but Fair responded immediately with a jumper with just over two minutes left. Earlier, Baylor pulled to within 4 points when Jefferson tipped in a missed shot by Kenny Chery, but Syracuse answered with a 10-point run capped by a steal by Trevor Cooney that led to a fast break and a layup for Tyler Ennis to make it 66-52 with just over five minutes left. Jerami Grant scored 19 points and also made the events all-tournament team. Cooney and Ennis scored 11 points each. Syracuse shot just under 51 per cent, hanging on in the second half after shooting 57.1 per cent before halftime. Baylor outscored Syracuse by 1 point in the second half. "We are figuring out how to make plays. Three nights in a row against good teams -- this was a really good tournament for us," Boeheim said. Jefferson led Baylor (6-1) with 15 points. Brady Heslip and Chery had 12 points each. "There is always room for improvement win or lose no matter what happens," Jefferson said. "Were just going to go back, watch film of the games, over this whole tournament. Look at the things we did wrong and improve it." Syracuse jumped to a 10-2 lead on 3-pointers by Fair and Ennis and a jumper from Cooney. Baylor quickly closed the gap and took a 16-14 lead on Brady Heslips 3-pointer. Fair later scored five straight points to give Syracuse its first double-digit lead of the night midway through the first half. First, he hit a 3 from the left corner. He then thought about shooting a long jumper the next possession, but instead pulled the ball down and drove to the basket, laying it in left-handed. Dodgers #31 Joc Pederson Light Blue Cooperstown Stitched MLB Jersey . Varlamov made 33 saves and Ryan OReilly had a goal and scored in the shootout as the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday night. Nike Bills #15 Chris Hogan Royal Blue Team Color Mens Stitched NFL New Elite Jersey . Dallas hasnt ruled out the star quarterback for Sunday nights game against Philadelphia, but all signs point to Romos back injury pushing Kyle Orton into the starting role after two years of limited play as the backup. Surely Ortons name isnt the first that comes to mind for fans wanting a change after years of damaging interceptions, fumbles or, most infamously, the field goal flub when Romo dropped the snap on a kick that could have won his first playoff game in 2006. http:///...-ncaa-jersey-gn.html . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams.BOULDER, Colo. -- Long after the kids from Kansas have started raking in their NBA bucks, Askia Booker of Colorado will still be talking about the day he struck it big -- the day he made the shot at the buzzer to beat the Jayhawks. Booker grabbed an in-bounds pass, dribbled twice, took two long steps, then launched the 3-pointer that gave Colorado a 75-72 victory Saturday and left him gasping for air underneath a pile of court-storming Buffs fans. It was Colorados first win over No. 6 Kansas (6-2) in the last 20 tries -- a stretch dating to 2003. "Unless Im in the NBA championship, thats the only thing that could top that," Booker said. Odds are, he wont be. Many of these Kansas players could. There are, by most estimations, at least two lottery picks and two more first-round prospects on Bill Selfs typically stacked roster. And, yes, that talent gap showed while Colorado (9-1) was squandering a six-point lead over the final 1:44 -- a comeback capped when one of those first-round prospects, Perry Ellis, hit a shot to tie it at 72 with 4 seconds left. But after a timeout, Buffs forward Xavier Johnson squeezed an in-bounds pass from the corner of the backcourt to Booker, who dribbled just past the back foot of the massive Buffs logo at centre court -- or about even with where John Elways courtside seats were located -- and launched the shot from 30 feet. Nothing but net. "Im not sure I ever thought that would happen," Booker said. The fans exploded onto the court, straight past Elway, and gang tackled Booker, a junior who is trying to lead the Buffs to three straight appearances in the NCAA tournament for the first time in history. This win will look mighty good on their resume. Its their ninth straight -- CU hasnt lost since its opener against Baylor -- and it marks only the second CU win in the last 48 meetings between the former Big 12 foes. "Its hard for me to put this win in historical perspective," CU coach Tad Boyle said. "But for where this program is in the evolution stage, this is kind of a hump game." Booker and Spencer Dinwiddie led CU with 15 points each. After Colorado left for the Pac-12, the schools kept the series going mainly because Boyle, who has led this renaissance in Boulder,, is a former Kansas player. Chiefs #91 Tamba Hali Red Stitched NFL Jersey. He was on the Jayhawks roster, in fact, back in 1982, when Colorado won one of its very few games over Kansas. Kansas, which won 90-54 in Lawrence last season, still leads one of the most lopsided series west of the Mississippi 123-40. Freshman Andrew Wiggins led the Jayhawks, who had been ranked second but have now lost two of their last three, with 22 points. Frank Mason had 11 and Ellis 10 as Kansas lost despite hitting 52.9 per cent from the floor. "Were not playing very good," Self said. "Were not playing good at all. The pieces just arent quite fitting yet and were trying to find ourselves." CU won this game in part because Boyle abandoned his usual man-to-man defence and put Colorado in a zone, knowing Kansas was most dangerous inside, not at the perimeter. Another key difference: Colorado shot 37 free throws -- 17 more than the Jayhawks, who were in foul trouble almost from the start in this one. Dinwiddie and Booker each missed one of two from the line down the stretch, which helped Kansas pull even after trailing 68-62. Bookers free throw gave CU a 71-68 lead with 18.7 seconds left, and on the next possession, Dinwiddie fouled Wiggins while he was shooting a 3-pointer. But Wiggins made only two of the free throws and Kansas had to foul. Thats when Dinwiddie made one of two, to set up the tying shot from Ellis, then Bookers game-winner -- a nice book end, if you will, with the 3-pointer he made as the first-half buzzer was going off. Bookers two long steps before launching the game-winner were a topic of conversation in the Kansas locker room. "I thought he travelled, but you know that Euro move," Self said. "We let him catch it. Thats a little frustrating." Small consolation on this day, but the last two times Kansas has lost to the Buffs -- 1991 and 2003 -- the Jayhawks have gone on to the Final Four. Theyll be in the mix again this year, for sure. On this magical day in Boulder, the Colorado contingent felt like champs, too. "For our fans and our players, its huge, absolutely," Boyle said. 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Checking Under the Hood...
By Acid Reign Mar 4, 2009, 8:02pm CST
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Before we crank up this season!
(A comparison of former and current Auburn position coaches.)
War Eagle, everybody! It's been an exciting winter, in Auburn sports! Less than three months ago, it was definitely looking like gloom and doom, but reality turned out to be a whole lot better than we thought! In men's basketball, we girded up for a battle for the SEC cellar, after a painful home loss to Mercer, and losses to Dayton, Northern Iowa, and Xavier. As winter blew on, we swept Alabama, and posted an impressive run to secure a bye in the SEC tournament. The women's basketball team, expected to be pretty good, knocked off Tennessee at home, and roared to a regular-season SEC Championship. The men's swimming and diving team secured a 13th straight championship. And in football, new head coach Gene Chizik has folks buzzing, having assembled an exciting new staff, and drawing a much greater than anticipated recruiting class.
Gene Chizik's hire had the Auburn Nation shaking their heads. Was history repeating itself? Was this another Barfield hire? Would Auburn fans support this man? So far, Coach Chizik has made a lot of great moves, and has everyone excited about Auburn football again. As the weather warms up, we look forward to Spring Camp, and news of football from the Plains! Today, we'll look at Chizik's new team of on-the-field coaches, and compare them to the group we had at this time, last year.
Position coach breakdown, after the jump!
On the defensive line, Auburn All-American Tracy Rocker replaces the tandem of Don Dunn and Terry Price. Frankly, Rocker has a ways to go, before he has a resume as sparkling as Dunn and Price assembled during their Auburn tenure. Throughout Tuberville's ten years, Auburn never had a bad defensive line. Almost always, it was the strength of the team. There are a whole lot of NFL linemen who came through the coaching of Dunn and Price, including Marcus Washington, Leonardo Carson, Reggie Torbor, Spencer Johnson, Jay Ratliff, Stanley McClover, Quentin Groves, and SenDerrick Marks. Rocker has done a good job in his six years in the SEC, also, though. In his five years with the Razorbacks, the Hogs were in the upper echelon of SEC defenses, particularly against the run. Rocker coached a few stars, also, including Jeb Huckeba, Keith Jackson, and Jamaal Anderson. Anderson had 14 sacks in 2006. At Ole Miss, both Greg Hardy AND Peria Jerry were named to All-American teams. I'm going to cautiously call the comparison a push, and we'll be eager to see how Rocker handles this new challenge.
Coaching linebackers, Ted Roof replaces James Willis. There's no denying that Willis brought an energy, and some recruiting pop to the Plains when he replaced Joe Whitt a few years ago. Still, I questioned on several occasions, whether he was getting the job done as an on-the-field coach. I felt this way, even before Willis defected to Tuscaloosa. Particularly last season, I felt like our linebackers were missing in action, far too much. Linebackers last season tallied only 14 tackles for a loss, in 12 games. In 2004, by comparison, linebackers accounted for 25 such plays. Ted Roof has seriously upgraded every linebacking corps he's worked with. One can't help but be excited to think of such a great teacher working with the likes of Stevens, Bynes, Herring, Pybus, and Freeman. Linebacker coaching gets a BIG upgrade!
In the secondary, it's difficult to call. It's hard to grade Paul Rhodes as a defensive backs coach, when he had to hold the unit together with spit and baling wire last season! We played several games with no cornerbacks healthy. While I despised the 10-15 yard cushion zone, somehow, Rhodes kept us down to 18 points per game given up. That's two points per game better than say, Jon Lovett ever did on the Plains. Auburn replaces Rhodes with two position coaches, Phillip Lolley and Tommy Thigpen. Lolley was mostly a high school coach, before joining the Tigers. He spent two years helping Gene Chizik with the secondary, then moved into the office as the "Director of NFL Relations." Tommy Thigpen joins the Tiger staff as a recruiting coup, having been one of the best recruiters in the ACC. Thigpen coached linebackers in his previous job, but does have experience coaching corners at Bowling Green. Given the fact that head coach Gene Chizik's specialty is the secondary, I think the new combination will be OK. And we never really saw what Rhodes could do with a full unit, so this comparison has to be given an "incomplete."
Special teams, under coach Tommy Tuberville, were the purview of Eddie Gran. Even the incoming guy, Jay Boulware, admits that Gran's unit was pretty good, last year. While the struggles of kicker Wes Byrum were well-chronicled, Auburn finished in the upper echelon of the SEC in other special teams areas. The Tigers were second in yards per kick return, 4th in yards per punt return, 3rd in net punting (coverage figured in!), and 4th in kickoff coverage. While Gran also coached running backs, Boulware will coach tight ends. Boulware has five years of experience as a special teams coordinator, and had Iowa State's units near the top of the Big 12. Boulware will have to prove that he can do it in the SEC. Until then, Gran's the man.
On Tuberville's staff, the gruffest of the gruff, the most hard-nosed coach was said to be offensive line coach Hugh Nall. While last year's offensive line had its share of fiascoes and penalties, Nall's units have generally been pretty good. Notable alumni of the Nall regime include Kendall Simmons, Marcus McNeil, Ben Grubbs, and Tim Duckworth. If there was a flaw to Nall's system, I think, it was a lack of utilizing depth. Nall's starters went the distance, every game, unless it was a blow-out. There's much to be said for the cohesiveness, and unity, that Nall's system creates. On the other hand, we were often one injury from disaster on the line. Incoming line coach Jeff Grimes has certainly talked just as tough as Nall. He expects his players to go hard. Grimes has also emphasized the need for cross-training on the line, which I think will help, particularly against the modern game's shifting fronts and schemes. While Grimes has talked a great game, he comes in with a good West Coast pedigree, having coached lines at Boise State and Colorado. Grimes has little experience against SEC defenses, although I was impressed at the line play when Colorado faced Alabama in the Independence Bowl, some 14 months ago. Bama got the big lead early, but had a tough time stopping the Colorado offense, and getting pressure on the quarterback. Grimes fielded a unit in 2007, that started two true freshmen, due to injuries. I think the two coaches are about even, but Grimes is likely a better fit for what will be happening in the SEC in 2009 and onward.
Coaching tight ends for the past five seasons at Auburn has been Steven Ensminger. I haven't been terribly impressed. In the first half of Tuberville's Auburn tenure, Auburn had exciting, play-making tight ends, such as Lorenzo Diamond and Robert Johnson, coached by Joe Pannuzio. Under Ensminger's watch, the number of missed blocks and dropped balls has escalated. While I'm no Ensminger fan, I don't know what to make of incoming coach Jay Boulware. He has nothing in his bio about coaching tight ends. This comparison has to be another "incomplete," as we trade the "evil that we know," for the unknown.
Departing receivers coach Greg Knox has been one of my whipping boys for a long time. While he was at the center of Tommy Tuberville's recruiting successes, as an on the field coach, I didn't like him. The biggest complaint is that we have dropped SO many good passes over the past ten years! NFL scouts consistently label prospects from Auburn with the "poor route runner" tag. Recently, information came to light that Knox's players didn't particularly like him, either. He supposedly has a tendency to "get in players' heads," rather than teaching them to improve. Even incoming receivers coach, Trooper Taylor, said of our current receivers, "They have some ability, but they are raw." Getting Taylor was a HUGE coup for Gene Chizik. In the interest of keeping an already-too-long post down, I won't try to list all of Taylor's accomplishments in coaching, but it seems like every year, his players set records and get on all-conference teams. We got a SERIOUS upgrade, at receivers coach!
As a running back coach, Eddie Gran was most Auburn fans' favorite position coach. Gran has coached a long line of successful runners who made the jump to the NFL, including John Avery, Deuce McCallister, Joe Gunn, Rudi Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Carnell Williams, and Brandon Jacobs. It's difficult to point to any failings at the running back position under Gran, except that maybe he didn't leave us as many players as we need at the position, particularly lead blockers. Curtis Luper replaces Gran, and he comes in with impressive recent history. At New Mexico, as running backs coach, he had the all-time career Mountain West rusher, in DonTrell Moore. In his years at Oklahoma State in the same capacity, Luper's guys have led the Big 12 in rushing. Gran certainly has more players in the NFL than Luper, but Luper won't be trying to run all of the special teams, in addition to his running back duties. Advantage: Even, with Luper having an enormous upside as a recruiter.
Our final comparison will be between quarterbacks coaches Tony Franklin and Gus Malzhan. As far as actual SEC quarterback coaching experience, Franklin has only his 5 games with Chris Todd and Kodi Burns. At Kentucky, Franklin was the running backs coach. Gus Malzhan has... Casey Dick. Both coordinators are said to be innovative schemers. As college quarterback coaches, we'll have to dig a bit deeper. Franklin's best producer was Troy quarterback Omar Haugabook, who in 2007 averaged 6.26 yards per pass, and threw 18 touchdowns vs. 15 interceptions, playing in the Sun Belt conference. Malzhan's quarterback, in 2008 at Tulsa, averaged a whopping 10.15 yards per attempt, and threw 46 touchdowns (FORTY SIX!) against 18 interceptions. And I'd say that Conference USA is slightly better competition than the Sun Belt. I think it's clear that we're getting a guy, in Gus Malzhan, that's going to be a teaching upgrade!
As to coordinators, I like Roof's experience over Paul Rhodes, and I like Malzhan's offense a lot more than Franklins. In summary, in the position coach area, we scored clear upgrades at 3 positions. If there is any dropoff at any position, it might be on special teams, but I think we'll be even there, as well. Tommy Tuberville's guys were generally more experienced, but Chizik's guys have done very well in recent history, too. I think the younger staff will bring an energy that's been lacking, in recent years. As for right now, I can't wait for spring ball! Are you ready? I am! War Eagle!
GAME RECAP: #4 Auburn 80, Ole Miss 71 16 straight for the new potential #1 team in the land.


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The Offspring – Gig Review 3rd December @ HBF Stadium, Perth WA
Posted on December 7, 2022 by walladmin
HBF Stadium, Perth WA
Supports: Sum 41
The Offspring and Sum 41. Two massive names in pop/punk. A gig almost two years in the making thanks to a global pandemic, and both bands having not played large scale shows in Australia (outside of a festival) in about 10 years. This was going to be epic.
The crowd was buzzing in anticipation while waiting for Canadian rockers Sum 41 to take the stage. Blood-soaked guitar cabs lined the stage, in front of a huge backdrop of a hellish scene of scorched earth. The lights went down and ACDC's 'TNT' started blasting out of the speakers to amp up the already excitable crowd. The lads ran out on stage, clad in black skinny jeans, transporting the audience back to the early 2000s. They dove straight into 'Motivation' from their bestselling album All Killer No Filler. The pyrotechnics fired up the crowd, sending heat throughout the stadium as they blasted in time with Dave 'Davey B' Baksh and Tom Thacker's shredding.
Lead vocalist Deryck Whibley, shouted to the crowd 'Let's get crazy' before launching into 'The Hell Song'. This was followed in quick succession by another number off the 2002 album Does This Look Infected? – 'Over My Head (Better Off Dead)'. Dave Baksh and Tom Thacker's backing vocals were on point, perfectly harmonising with Deryck.
Deryck then got the punters into a cheering competition, pitting the mosh pit, and the left and right sides and back of the stadium against each other, to see who could yell the loudest before getting the whole crowd to go at once, resulting in an almighty roar taking over the stadium. Deryck demanded the crowd, "Keep it moving, keep it heavy" before jumping into 'We're All To Blame'. With the song being a mix of equal parts heavy and soft the audience was taken on a journey as they waved hands from left to right during the slow parts and opened up into a circle pit as Deryck screamed "SACRIFICEEEEEE" while Frank Zummo hammered away on the drums.
'Underclass Hero' was up next and was a great opportunity for the crowd to get involved as giant black balloons were released out. The whole crowd was jumping for this one and Deryck kept punters entertained as he popped the massive balloons with his microphone. Bringing the tempo down just a little with 'Walking Disaster' inspired fans to crack out their phone lights and sway their arms side to side throughout the track. Continuing with the slower vibe, Deryck got out an acoustic guitar to serenade the crowd by playing 'With Me'. At the end of the song, all three guitarists threw picks to excited fans in the crowd.
Deryck then expressed the band's love of getting to play songs they wrote when they were teenagers and having their fans singing so loudly to them. He then enthusiastically yelled, "Let's keep that going" and the band cranked out 'In Too Deep', inspiring the whole stadium to sing along, like their lives depended on it.
All throughout the set, it was clear to see how grateful Sum 41 were to be finally playing this show and to be back in Australia. Deryck was humble throughout and on more than one occasion stopped to say "thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you", with his hand on his heart before blowing kisses to every section of the audience. Long-term fans were then rewarded with a throwback to their debut single from 2000, 'Makes No Difference'.
Deryck Whibley kept up his crowd interactions, asking who had seen Sum 41 before, followed by who was seeing them for the first time. With an overwhelming number of audience members being first timers, Deryck proclaimed: "For the first timers – welcome to the family", as they launched into another crowd vs crowd singing competition before bringing everyone together all at once. A shift into a slower song, 'Pieces', saw the whole crowd singing as Deryck pulled out the guitar for this one. In the stripped-back section of the song, you could hear the lyrics "That I'm better off on my own" filling the stadium.
You could feel the energy in the air as you knew the fans could tell their set was coming to an end, which could only mean one thing…it was time for 'Fat Lip'. This song went off, no doubt transporting many audience members back to their youth. It was clear that this number was the fan favourite of the night with the moshpit going off and many in the reserved seating unable to stay in their seats any longer. The band gave the audience plenty of opportunities to sing back to them, with Frank Zummo and Deryck Whibley taking a backseat in order to hear the deafening chant of the bridge, before finishing off in a perfectly timed fiery, smoke, and strobe-filled ending.
Deryck shouted "now I really wanna hear you sing" before heading straight into the final song of the set; 'Still Waiting'. The crowd happily obliged, singing to the end where drummer Frank Zummo stood up on his seat to salute the crowd before dropping back for one final smash on the drums.
The atmosphere continued to bubble within HBF Stadium as the stage crew rapidly dismantled Sum 41's setup and removed the big backdrop to reveal dual drum stands and a massive screen that would play historic footage of previous The Offspring tours and the SoCal lad's old surf trips. As the crowd were revelling, a mini drone blimp with The Offspring's unmistakable skull logo appeared and started cruising around the venue. Fully equipped with a camera, shots of the crowd started appearing on the huge screen on stage. Hype-men appeared on stage and began shooting The Offspring merch into the crowd. Then Sir Mix-A-Lot's 'Baby Got Back' started to blare from the speakers and the screen displayed a 'twerk cam', with many punters happy to oblige! Suddenly, the question "ARE YOU READY FOR THE OFFSPING?" bellowed from the speakers and a countdown appeared on the screen. The tension was palpable as the whole stadium joined in to scream "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…."
…and just like that The Offspring burst on the stage, opening with none other than cult classic 'Come Out and Play' sending the crowd into a frenzy. Crunchy guitar tones, surf-inspired drumbeats, and Dexter Holland's chainsaw-like voice filled the venue, building into every punter yelling "HEEYYY, MAN YOU TALKING BACK TO ME?" This is what Perth fans had been waiting two years for. The band shredded through the track, as well as two more of their hit singles 'All I Want' and 'Want You Bad'.
The Offspring then stopped for their first breather of the night to address the crowd, with both Dexter and Noodles expressing their amazement at the sold-out crowd, gushing things like "Looook at this beautiful crowd" and "This is absolutely deafening from up here, we hear you singing all the words". They then went on to talk about how it had been almost 10 years since they had been to Australia, their favourite country, and how wild their West Australian fans were.
The band then dropped into one of their latest singles and tour title 'Let The Bad Times Roll', a song about the COVID pandemic – the cause of the two year delay of the tour. Returning to their historic hit list, 'Staring At The Sun' followed, the crowd reciting the lyrics word for word while moving to the pulse of the song. The uplifting beat of 'Spare Me The Details' began and every single punter began clapping along and singing to this tune about being cheated on, which is quite the contrast to the vibe of the music!
Speeding things up into a bit more of a hectic punk vibe by playing one of their latest tracks 'The Opioid Diaries' didn't quite go down as well as the band would have hoped, with half of the mostly 30+ crowd seeming to not really know the song. Nevertheless, The Offspring shifted back into gear, sinking into the very groovy intro to one of their bigger tracks 'Hit That', the whole venue once again singing along. 'Hammerhead' was cranked out next, the faster pace inspiring punters in the mosh to open up a circle pit.
Judging by the crowd erupting as soon as the opening guitar notes blared through the PA, The Offspring throwing it back to the Smash album and treating the old school fans to 'Bad Habit' was going to go down splendidly. The band stopped just before the spoken word interlude to assess just how eager the crowd was to yell some curse words at the top of their lungs – the deafening cheers confirming The Offspring's suspicions. Moments later the whole of Perth was probably wondering why they were being called a "STUPID DUMBSH*T GODDAMN MOTHERF*CKER!!"
Punters were then treated to some one-on-one time with guitarist Noodles, or as he called it "Noodles plays with himself" as he jammed out some of his favourite riffs with an AI version of himself on the big screen. The back and forth jamfest between real Noodles and AI Noodles included the likes of AC/DC, Iron Maiden and The Offspring's cover of 'In The Hall Of The Mountain King', finishing up with the whole band returning and covering 'Blitzkrieg Bop' by The Ramones.
Another Smash-era banger 'Gotta Get Away' followed, the band tearing through it like it was yesterday that they wrote it. The Offspring closed out the song with a bit of a jam, culminating with Josh Freese pounding out a gigantic drum fill, before the lights cut out, the stadium descending into darkness.
A singular spotlight flooded the stage, illuminating Dexter, now sitting at a piano. He engaged the crowd, highlighting that the next song was going to be 'Gone Away', before detailing the song's topic of losing someone close to you. Reaching out to the crowd, he requested everyone "show me the lights on your phone and light this venue up". Moments later, a sea of lights appeared around the stadium, lighting it up like stars in the night.
A lo-fi drumbeat notified punters that 'Why Don't You Get A Job', another hit from the band's stellar career was next. As the full band kicked in, about 20 beach balls launched into the air, the crowd slapping them back and forth across the venue, all while singing every word. The pit exploded as '(Can't Get My) Head Around You' began, every punter bouncing in unison to the banger's driving beat, not stopping throughout the track's blistering two minutes.
Between tracks, Noodles took a leaf out of the Freddie Mercury book, inciting the crowd into numerous vocalisations of "FUUCKKK YEEEAAAAHHHHH", before the band slid into 'Pretty Fly (For A White Guy), as giant wacky inflatable arm men themed as the main protagonist from the song's video clip appeared on either side of the stage. As the song reached that iconic bridge, Dexter and Noodles engaged the stadium in a good old left vs right cheer off, before getting the whole venue to chant the interlude together.
'The Kids Aren't Alright' another belter from the phenomenal Americana album followed, inspiring those in the mosh pit to fire into a circle pit as everyone else yelled the lyrics with all their energy. Noodles ripped the guitar solo, and the crowd erupted into an earth-shaking cheer as the song closed out, with Josh Freese unleashing some furious double kicks, threatening to bring HBF stadium's walls down.
The Offspring then left the stage, the lights cutting to darkness, leaving the crowd wanting more, and chanting "One more song, one more song!". The Offspring blimp re-appeared with an addition of a sign emblazoned with 'DANCE F*CKER DANCE', whetting the crowd's appetite for what was to come. As anticipation came to boiling point, the band re-emerged, unleashing 'You're Gonna Go Far, Kid' as confetti exploded from all corners of the stadium, filling the air with a kaleidoscope of colours. This was apparently the first time the band had ever used confetti cannons and they seemed just as thrilled by it as the audience, exclaiming how cool it looked from the stage and asking if the fans had liked it. The unruly roar from the crowd will probably ensure it remains in The Offspring's bag of tricks for all future shows.
Dexter and Noodles once again expressed their sincere gratitude to the crowd and ensured Perth that they would be back a hell of a lot sooner this time. At this point, there was only one song left, and fans were on the edge of their seats. "LAA LAA LALALA LAA LAA LALALA". The entire venue was then on their feet, absolutely giving it their all as they recited the lyrics of 'Self Esteem' back to the band.
Huge setlists full of hits – check.
On-point musicianship – check.
Pyrotechnics, confetti, and big stage theatrics – check.
Both bands absolutely slayed it and the rest of Australia is in for a treat.
Gig Review by Anthony Santoro
Photos supplied by Jarrad Seng. IG: @jarradseng
Setlists (Spoilers)
Come Out and Play
All I Want
Want You Bad
Let The Bad Times Roll
Staring At The Sun
Spare Me The Details
The Opioid Diaries
Hit That
Noodles Plays With Himself
Gotta Get Away
Gone Away
Why Don't You Get A Job
(Can't Get My) Head Around You
Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
The Kids Aren't Alright
You're Gonna Go Far, Kid
Introduction To Destruction
The Hell Song
Over My Head (Better Off Dead)
We're All To Blame
Underclass Hero
Walking Disaster
Fat Lip
THE OFFSPRING AUSTRALIAN TOUR
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MONDAY 12 DECEMBER – HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY
SECOND & FINAL SHOW
WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER – RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANE – SOLD OUT
THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER – RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANE
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#Interview with James W.Bodden, #Author The Red Light Princess
James W. Bodden is the author of the Red Light Princess and Coffin Riders. He's down some dank Cold War bunker, helmet on, and braced for impact.
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My Interview with the Author:
When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer/ a storyteller?
I've always liked getting lost in a good story. As a kid, I used to reimagine myself into the plots of books and movies, and made myself part of the action.
A steady stream of media. Reading, movies, television, music, and even some IRL situations; every one of them can act as the trigger for an idea, a setting, or a scene that gets a story going.
How did you come up with the idea for your current story?
The Red Light Princess takes place in a violent, urban slum known as the No Go Zone. It was mainly inspired by the Walled City of Kowloon, an ungoverned territory squeezed between British controlled Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. This wild, densely populated ghetto became a den for drug lords, triads, unlicensed surgeons, and other ghosts that did not want to be found.
The buildings were said to be so closely packed together that no natural light hit street level. An independent society developed under the darkness, building continued, pedestrian traffic turned to the rooftops, and an informal, criminal economy flourished. It was this sense of an anarchic, pirate no man's land that attracted me to the Walled City and was the spark that started the story of Red Light Princess.
I come from a poor and underdeveloped country where slum life is the reality for the majority of the population that survive in an environment of rampant crime, poor sanitary conditions, and intermittent public services.
This same reality is experienced in most urban spaces in the underdeveloped world, as rural populations migrate to the cities. Slum life is the shared, common experience of our world. The Red Light Princess's story comes from that same human experience.
What is your favorite scene in the book? Why?
The Mecha Beast Wars! No doubt. Those scenes were a whole lot of fun to write. The No Go Zone holds an annual Battle Royale pitting the slum's most dangerous cyborg beasts against each other in a brutal fight to the death. Crock the Ripper versus Otto the Shock Bear was one of my favorites.
Did any of your characters inherit some of your own quirks?
It happened sort of organically. The first person narration made me filter through into some of the characters, especially Kai.
What is your most interesting writing quirk?
Loads of caffeine. Empty cups of coffee pile up around me.
Do you read? Who are your favourite authors and how have they influenced your writing style?
The Red Light Princess is heavily influenced by William Gibson's great body of work, particularly Neuromancer and the Bridge Trilogy.
Kameron Hurley is my favorite sin. I devour her writing with no self-control.
She is a master world builder, creating rich, immersive settings inhabited by exotic and well-developed characters that challenge the traditional tropes of fantasy writing. Her Bel Dame Apocrypha and the new Worldbreaker Saga both got me hooked.
Richard K. Morgan is another must read for fans of speculative fiction. His A Land Fit for Heroes series and the Takeshi Kovacs novels are exhilarating, action packed stories that keep you on the edge of your seat.
What would be the Dream Cast for you book if it was to be turned into a movie?
Deep question. This sounds fun!
The Red Light Princess starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Kai, Eiza Gonzales as Mercury, Lena Heady as Sonya, Rutger Hauer as the preacher, Rinko Kikuchi as the Red Light Princess, and introducing a feral, untrained grizzly as Otto the Shock Bear.
If you were to be stranded on the famous deserted island, what three things would you carry?
A knife; double use as a tool or to stay trouble. Tanning oil; this is an island after all. A fully charged kindle that I can also use as a blunt weapon.
Tell us three fun facts about yourself.
One of my all-time favorite movie is Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. I have a fondness for reading about dictators. And I own two dogs; both are trouble.
What do you have in store next for your readers?
I'm working on a new project; a dark, Sci-Fi fantasy set in dead world. More news to come!
Everything goes on the Night of the Clean Hands. There are only three rules: Old debts are forgotten. Payback is forbidden. Killing is outlawed. But rules are meant to be broken.
Kai, a member of the dreaded 25's, a local enforcement gang, Kai jumps from the rooftops and glides over the streets to keep the population inside the slums under constant surveillance.
When a string of copycat murders disrupt the festivities of the Night of the Clean Hands, it falls to Kai to uncover the mystery behind the killings. Kai's journey into the underbelly of this urban jungle forces him to explore a lost city with unspoken rules, and unravel the secrets behind its devotion for the Red Light Princess.
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This is a BBC Radio 4 adaptation of Simon Brett's comic crime novel, starring Bill Nighy as actor turned amateur sleuth Charles Paris.
Charles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation - especially in the form of women and alcohol. He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances, his semi-ex-wife, mad. So when he's offered a small role in a play, she nearly pushes him out of the door. But it seems that "The Message is Murder" is such a terrible production that someone wants to kill off the cast. First there is a series of nasty accidents, then someone attempts to stab Charles. Can he find the murderer before they strike again?


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The 50 Most Elite Boarding Schools In The US
Emmie Martin and Lauren Browning
Phillips Exeter Academy came out on top.
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Going to a top boarding school can do more than help students get into a good college — it can provide them with a powerful alumni network, a solid education, and lifelong friends.
We examined the most prestigious boarding schools in the country to find the best of the best.
To do so, we factored in each school's endowment, acceptance rate, and average SAT scores, as reported by BoardingSchoolReview.com. We weighed each of those criteria equally to rank the schools.
Data that was unavailable on BoardingSchoolReview.com was taken from the schools' websites or from Niche.
Editor's Note: The first version of this post incorrectly stated the SAT score for Governor's Academy as 2150 and the endowment for Dana Hall School as $33 million. We have since corrected these errors and re-ranked the list accordingly.
50. Holderness School – Plymouth, New Hampshire
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Average SAT score: 1800
Endowment: $60 million
The Holderness School has a two-week period in March where students participate with their graduate class in experiential special programs that range from outdoor exploration to community service. Holderness accepts 45% of applicants and has class sizes averaging around 12 students.
49. Lake Forest Academy – Lake Forest, Illinois
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Since 2002, Lake Forest Academy has held an annual Head of School Symposium where students and faculty engage in conversations, presentations, and trips about diversity and global pluralism — a topic highly valued by the school. Linked with Lake Forest College, the boarding school accepts 36% of applicants.
48. St. Anne's-Belfield School – Charlottesville, Virginia
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Originally founded as a school for the daughters of University of Virginia graduates, St. Anne's-Belfield School accepts 35% of applicants. The now-coed school keeps classes small, averaging 13.7 students, and offers 15 AP courses.
47. Stevenson School – Pebble Beach, California
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Ninety-eight percent of Stevenson School seniors matriculate to four-year colleges. The boarding school offers 30 college workshops each year for students and parents. Stevenson accepts 40% of applicants.
46. Salisbury School – Salisbury, Connecticut
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The all-boys Salisbury School accepts 37% of applicants. The school keeps to its traditions, including turning on a red light in the campus' main building whenever a varsity team wins a game, to bi-weekly family-style meals with an advisor and other students.
45. The Madeira School – McLean, Virginia
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The Madeira School accepts 54% of applicants; over 85% of its faculty have advanced graduate degrees. The all-girls boarding school has a fleet of mini buses and planned excursions for boarding students to explore the surrounding Washington, DC area.
44. Church Farm School – Exton, Pennsylvania
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Average SAT score: 1661*
Endowment: $135 million
Church Farm School accepts 33% of applicants; 100% of its 2014 graduates were accepted for four-year colleges. The all-boys school keeps grade years small, with graduating classes averaging around 40 students.
*Data from Church Farm School.
43. The Williston Northampton School – Easthampton, Massachusetts
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The Williston Northampton School has enrolled students from 27 countries around the world. The school accepts 33% of applicants, and offers programs like the Photographers' Lectures Series and the Writers' Workshop, which brings artists to campus to teach advanced writing and arts students.
42. Dana Hall School – Wellesley, Massachusetts
Endowment: $46.2 million*
Dana Hall School accepts 47% of applicants and in the last five years 5.3% of graduates have gone on to Ivy League schools. The all-girls school has student exchange programs in Australia, Japan, and Spain. Students can also spend a full year abroad in China, France, Italy, or Spain.
*Data from Dana Hall School.
41. Portsmouth Abbey School – Portsmouth, Rhode Island
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Portsmouth Abbey School sits on 525 acres and over a mile of coastline on Narragansett Bay. The school has its own Scottish-style golf course, equestrian facilities, and produces three theatrical performances a year. "The Abbey" has a 39% acceptance rate, and 70% live on campus.
40. Oregon Episcopal School – Portland, Oregon
Oregon Episcopal School admits 43% of applicants. Just before spring break, students participate in Winterim, a week designed for "experiential pursuits." It's mandatory, but students find that options like dogsledding in Minnesota and trekking through Thailand aren't all that bad.
39. Asheville School – Asheville, North Carolina
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The Asheville School has a student-faculty ratio of four to one, allowing for plenty of individual attention. The North Carolina school accepts 40% of applicants. "Scandal" actress Bellamy Young is an Asheville School alumna.
*Data from the Asheville School.
38. Western Reserve Academy – Hudson, Ohio
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Western Reserve Academy accepts 49% of applicants. Nearly 90% of its teaching faculty hold advanced degrees. The 190-acre campus comes equipped with 11 state-of-the-art science labs, eight sports fields, and The Moos Gallery — a year-round art gallery showcasing student work.
*Data from Western Reserve Academy.
37. Miss Porter's School – Farmington, Connecticut
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Miss Porter's School accepts 48% of applicants. The Connecticut all-girls school uses an atypical A-E grading scale and mixes technology with a liberal arts curriculum to ensure students are literate, participatory, and fluent in the tools of the 21st century.
36. The Masters School – Dobbs Ferry, New York
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Just 12 miles outside of Manhattan, The Masters School has 475 students from 31 countries. Masters School students participate in the Ethical Leadership Project, which gives students the opportunity to develop leadership and ethical decision-making skills. The Masters School accepts 40% of applicants.
35. Suffield Academy – Suffield, Connecticut
Suffield Academy operates on an academic grading system as well as an effort grading system, which measures students' commitment to their studies, in-class leadership, and participation. The Connecticut school offers 15 AP courses and has a 29% acceptance rate.
34. Berkshire School – Sheffield, Massachusetts
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The Berkshire School accepts 28% of applicants and has students from 28 countries. Almost 90% of the Berkshire School's class of 2014 received acceptances to Barron's "Most Competitive" and "Highly Competitive" colleges and universities.
33. Brooks School – North Andover, Massachusetts
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The Brooks School has two theaters, two boat houses, 12 sports fields, two rowing tanks, and a robotics lab. Class sizes average around 12 students, and 25% of applicants are admitted to Brooks.
32. Woodberry Forest School – Woodberry Forest, Virginia
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All 396 students at Woodberry Forest School board on campus. The all-boys school has an average class size of 10 with students hailing from 30 states and 14 different countries. The Woodberry Forest School accepts 47% of applicants.
31. Blair Academy – Blairstown, New Jersey
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Blair Academy has 458 students enrolled and admits 27% of applicants. The New Jersey school was founded in 1848 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 for its architectural and historical significance.
30. The Governor's Academy – Byfield, Massachusetts
Founded in 1763, The Governor's Academy is the oldest boarding school in the US, with students hailing from 19 countries around the world. The school accepts 23% of applicants and employs three counselors who exclusively focus on college admissions.
*Data provided by Niche.
29. Georgetown Preparatory School – North Bethesda, Maryland
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Like the university, Georgetown Preparatory School is the oldest Jesuit school in the country, opening in 1789, and the only Jesuit boarding school in the US. Seven miles outside of Washington, DC, the school has 24 AP courses, 28 athletic teams, and admits 23% of applicants.
28. Episcopal High School – Alexandria, Virginia
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Episcopal High School recently celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2014. The Virginia school is also just seven miles outside Washington D.C. EHS offers 140 courses and accepts 40% of applicants. All 435 students board on campus and 85% of faculty live on campus.
27. Emma Willard School – Troy, New York
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The all-girls Emma Willard School has a 36% acceptance rate. Applicants come from 24 states and 35 countries. Emma Willard students revel in their traditions, like the senior triangle takeover — a triangular grassy area on campus that only seniors and alumni can walk on. May 2014 marked the school's bicentennial.
26. The Hill School – Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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The Hill School accepts 32% of applicants, and 34% of students have a legacy connection to the school. The Hill School has the fifth oldest rivalry in the country, dating back to 1887, with the Lawrenceville School. A spirit week every fall culminates in a day of athletic competition between the two rivals.
25. Northfield Mount Hermon – Gill, Massachusetts
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Northfield Mount Hermon has a seasoned staff; the school's faculty averages 21 years of teaching experience. The school has its own farm, where students can either visit or get hands-on farm experience. NMH accepts 31% of applicants.
24. St. Mark's School – Southborough, Massachusetts
St. Mark's students can choose between 32 advanced and AP courses, from Latin to studio art to physics, as well as 70 extracurricular organizations, including yearbook, badminton, and jazz band. The school has a 32% acceptance rate.
23. Cranbrook Schools – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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In addition to top-notch academics, Cranbrook students have access to two on-campus museums: the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Museum and the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The art-focused school accepts 38% of applicants; 85% of faculty members hold advanced degrees.
22. Westminster School – Simsbury, Connecticut
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Average SAT score:1926
A full 100% of Westminster graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities, 90% of which attend one of Barron's "Most" and "Highly Competitive" colleges and universities. Westminster itself is also selective, accepting 25% of applicants.
21. St. George's School – Newport, Rhode Island
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In addition to a selection of advanced classes, St. George's offers "experiential learning opportunities," including study abroad programs and a semester at sea. The school also has a 28% acceptance rate.
20. The Webb Schools – Claremont, California
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Home to two schools that share a campus — Vivian Webb School for girls and Webb School of California for boys — Webb accepts 22% of applicants. Over 40% of the school's classes are advanced, and 46% of students in 10th grade or higher enrolled in AP classes last year.
19. St. Andrew's School – Middletown, Delaware
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At St. Andrew's, the 26% of applicants that are accepted can participate in a wide range of sports and clubs outside of their academics, ranging from squash to culinary club. Students can also choose from a list of 35 advanced classes to enroll in.
18. Concord Academy – Concord, Massachusetts
A remarkable 87% of faculty members hold advanced degrees, and 100% of Concord graduates go on to attend four-year colleges and universities. The school accepts 28% of applicants and offers college counseling starting junior year.
17. The Loomis Chaffee School – Windsor, Connecticut
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Loomis Chaffee students enjoy small class sizes, usually around 11 students, and can enroll in a number of advanced and AP classes. The school has a 27% acceptance rate and names John D. Rockefeller III among its esteemed alumni.
16. Cate School – Carpinteria, California
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Cate offers 55 advanced and honors classes, and 25% of the current senior class are either National Merit Commended Scholars or National Merit Finalists. The school has a 17% acceptance rate with students from 27 states and 17 countries.
15. St. Albans School – Washington, D.C.
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This all-boys school claims 21 Presidential Scholars among its graduates, as well as 45 National Merit Semifinalists since 2007. St. Albans accepts 30% of applicants and offers 13 AP classes.
*Data from Niche
14. The Taft School – Watertown, Connecticut
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Taft offers 29 advanced placement classes, and has a 22% acceptance rate. Over the past five years, 8% of Taft graduates have gone on to attend Ivy League schools.
13. Peddie School – Hightstown, New Jersey
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Peddie faculty members average 16 years of teaching experience and 68% hold advanced degrees in their field. The school offers a variety of AP classes, from calculus to music theory, and admits 20% of applicants.
12. The Hotchkiss School – Lakeville, Connecticut
The Hotchkiss School offers a multitude of ways for students to get involved outside of academics, from varsity sports to music ensembles to community service organizations. Hotchkiss accepts 21% of applicants.
11. The Hockaday School – Dallas, Texas
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This all-girls school accepts 25% of applicants and offers a variety of AP classes from biology to Mandarin Chinese. Last year, 96% of Hockaday students received a score of 3 or higher on their AP exams.
*SAT score via BSR (25th-75th percentiles averaged)
10. The Thacher School – Ojai, California
Located on a former ranch in California, Thacher students can partake in activities such as horseback riding and weekend camping trips. The school accepts only 13% of applicants, and 78% of faculty members hold advanced degrees.
9. Choate Rosemary Hall – Wallingford, Connecticut
A notable 81% of Choate students score a 4 or 5 on their AP exams. The school, which accepts 23% of applicants, also offers small class sizes with a 6:1 student to faculty ratio.
8. Milton Academy – Milton, Massachusetts
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Milton Academy accepts 24% of applicants and boasts an impressive list of alumni, including poet T.S. Eliot and former US Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Students learn from great minds as well — 75% of faculty members hold advanced degrees.
7. Middlesex School – Concord, Massachusetts
In the past five years, nearly 16% of Middlesex graduates attended Ivy League schools. The school has an 18% acceptance rate, and sponsors a multitude of extracurriculars, including chess club, French club, and diversity committee.
6. The Lawrenceville School – Lawrenceville, New Jersey
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Lawrenceville offers a whopping 154 advanced or AP courses, and accepts 20% of applicants. Students can participate in several academic programs, including honors societies and studying abroad.
5. Deerfield Academy – Deerfield, Massachusetts
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One of the oldest schools on this list — founded in 1797 — Deerfield has a 15% acceptance rate, and offers college-level courses in all subjects. One hundred percent of Deerfield graduates go on to attend four-year colleges and universities.
4. St. Paul's School – Concord, New Hampshire
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Students at St. Paul's can choose from over 50 advanced or AP classes across numerous disciplines, including chemistry, Japanese, and art. The school accepts 15% of applicants.
3. Groton School – Groton, Massachusetts
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Groton has a 94% success rate for students scoring 3 or higher on AP exams. The school has a 12% acceptance rate, and offers small class sizes, usually around 13 students.
2. Phillips Academy Andover – Andover, Massachusetts
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Phillips Academy Andover accepts a mere 13% of applicants. Last year 92 students — nearly one-third of the 2013 graduating class — went on to Ivy League colleges.
1. Phillips Exeter Academy – Exeter, New Hampshire
Endowment: $1,150 million
For the 19% of applicants accepted, Phillips Exeter Academy offers small class sizes — typically around 12 students — and hundreds of courses across a variety of subjects, including anthropology and computer science. Students can also take part in numerous study abroad and internship opportunities.
*Data from Phillips Exeter Academy
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welcome Williamsburg Park @ 50 Kent (new city park concert venue replacing Williamsburg Waterfront)
BrooklynVegan Staff Published: March 28, 2012
Goodbye state park Williamsburg Waterfront. Welcome city park Williamsburg Park. Located less than a block away from last summer's venue, between North 11th and North 12th at 50 Kent (I hope they book 50 Cent), Williamsburg Park is the new outdoor Brooklyn venue that will host OSA-presented concerts this summer in Williamsburg. The new space won't have a water view, but it also won't have a caged off beer area or state troopers walking around. And unlike at Williamsburg Waterfront, all money raised at Williamsburg Park will stay in the city. There will be food and, as mentioned, beer.
With a capacity of roughly 7000 people, the work-in-progress Williamsburg Park will host as many as 20 shows this summer, with about 1/3 of them being free. There might be other things happening there too (they still have a lot to figure out). You can see artist renderings of the space above, though those are not final sketches. In fact, there will definitely not be a raised viewing platform right in the center of the space.
The first show announced is Refused & OFF! on July 18th, part of a tour for the two bands. Tickets are on PRESALE now (username: refused, password: tickets). And:
Tickets to the July 18 concert will be available on Friday, March 30 at 12pm EST via Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone 800.745.3000, Service charge free tickets are available at the Best Buy Theater box office, 1515 Broadway at West 44th Street, 212.930.1950, and Sound Fix Records, Williamsburg's independent record store, located at 44 Berry Street in Brooklyn.
Stay tuned for more show announcements soon.
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Daisy Ridley isn't only a badass as her Star Wars character Rey – she's also an admirable warrior woman in real life. She works hard to achieve her goals, can hold her own when singing with someone as magical as Barbra Streisand, and she's not afraid to open up about her illness with a refreshingly honest selfie. Now, with her latest Instagram video, Daisy has made us fall in love with her once more.
Daisy isn't lying. In the video she shared with her 2.1 million followers, Daisy's face is covered with a yellow face mask, one that appears to have quite a bit of turmeric mixed in. And yes, her hands are yellow-tinted as well. The only question left is: What is Daisy filming for?
"We do have filming tomorrow and it's not for Minions 2. It is Star Wars: Episode VIII," stated Daisy, chuckling. "So I'll keep you posted, everyone, because this could either be a really bad thing or a really good thing. And I'm going to say it's… a good thing." Daisy then ends this statement with a terrified facial expression.
Let this be a lesson to us all: When it comes to turmeric, never overdo it.