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FROM THE LAND OF THE MOON (Mal de pierres, France, 2017)
Greetings again from the darkness. Director Nicole Garcia (The Adversary, 2002) takes the best-selling novel from Milena Agus and harkens back to good old-fashioned movie melodrama – with a French twist. Of course, most any project is elevated with the beautiful and talented Marion Cotillard in the lead role. Few can suffer on screen as expertly as Ms. Cotillard, and she conveys that disquiet through most of this story.
What is love? You'd best not look to Gabrielle (Cotillard) for clarification. As a young woman, her search for love and sexual fulfillment follows the fantasies of the novels she reads (Wuthering Heights). Her corresponding inappropriate behavior teeters between delusion and hysteria. It's the 1950's in rural France, so her actions and attitude are not much appreciated, and her parents bribe Jose (Alex Brendemuhl), a local bricklayer, to marry Gabrielle. She is then given the choice of (an "arranged") marriage or a mental institution.
As a romantic dreamer whose blurred reality expects love to mirror those romance novels, Gabrielle's self-centeredness and failure to grasp reality results in a loveless marriage – and easily one of the most uncomfortable lovemaking scenes in the history of French cinema. Beyond that, severe kidney stones make it impossible for her to bear children. In hopes of "the cure", she is sent for treatment to a spa in the Alps (it's the same spa from Paolo Sorrentino's 2015 film YOUTH).
While at the spa, she meets handsome Andre (Louis Garrel), a gravely ill soldier from the Indochina War. Gabrielle imagines Andre to be everything she dreamt a lover should be (except for that whole sickness thing). The contrast between the two love-making sessions is startling, and it seems as though Gabrielle has found her bliss.
The years pass after her release from the spa, and Gabrielle makes one mistake after another … blind to what and who is right in front of her … while holding on to the dreamer's dream. She is certainly not a likeable person, and is downright cruel to her loyal (and extremely quiet) husband Jose. However, Ms. Cotillard is such an accomplished actress that we somehow pull for Gabrielle to "snap out of it".
The novel was adapted by Jacques Fieschi, Natalie Carter and director Garcia, and you'll likely either be a fan or not, depending on your taste for old-fashioned melodrama. Despite numerous awkward moments, it's beautifully photographed by cinematographer Christophe Beaucame. Additionally, the music plays a vital role here – both composer Daniel Pemberton's use of the violin, and the duality of Tchaikovsky's piano concerto that connects Gabrielle's two worlds. You may say she's a dreamer, but I hope she's the only one.
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DIFF 2017: Day Seven
The Dallas International Film Festival runs March 31 – April 9, 2017
It's Thursday and we are in the home stretch for the festival. Only four days remain, and a second wave of new films and filmmakers has hit the schedule. By the end of today, I will have watched 22 DIFF movies with 3 full and exciting days to go. Below is a recap of the three movies I watched on Thursday April 6, 2017:
IT'S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD (Juste la fin du monde)
All it takes is either Vincent Cassel or Marion Cotillard in the cast, and a movie becomes a must-see for me. Combine both of them with some other terrific French actors: Lea Seydoux, Nathalie Baye and rising star Gaspard Ulliel, and then have the project directed by daring young filmmaker Xavier Dolan (Mommy, 2014), and the pieces are in place for an important and stimulating cinematic experience. Then again, sometimes having the pieces just isn't quite enough.
Based on the play from Jean-Luc Lagarce, the film begins with Louis (Mr. Ulliel) on a flight back home for the first visit with his family in 12 years. Louis is now a successful writer, and the reason for his trip home is to deliver some important news … news that requires a face-to-face gathering. As he enters the home, it's obvious there are significant underlying issues with these folks. The family dynamics are light-years beyond strained, and what follows is 99 minutes of yelling, bickering and blaming. It's a miserable experience for Louis, and unfortunately for us viewers as well.
Ms. Cotillard's Catherine is subservient wife to Mr. Cassel's Antoine, the bitter brother who doesn't seem overly joyous that Louis has finally decided to visit. Ms. Seydoux is the little sis who barely has memories of Louis living at home, but desperately wants to form a bond while he's present. The matriarch is played by Ms. Baye who has the best and most honest line of the film. She tells Louis: "I don't understand you. But I love you." That line could have been the title of the film as it seems that none of these people have any understanding or empathy for the other family members, though there is a connection that only relatives can share.
Mr. Dolan films everyone up close creating a sense of claustrophobia and annoyance that takes the dialogue to near breaking point on a few occasions. He also employs some extremely creative camera angles with some of these ultra-tight shots. Lastly, you aren't likely to see a more fitting or effective use of a cuckoo clock in any movie this year. Its role as a metaphor is clear, and just as clear … these people are themselves cuckoo!
ELLA BRENNAN: COMMANDING THE TABLE (documentary)
Actress Patricia Clarkson narrates this profile of restaurateur-extraordinaire and incredibly dedicated, successful and influential businesswoman Ella Brennan. For anyone who has eaten at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, the flavorful impact of Ms. Brennan is surely known. However, there is so much more to her story and documentarian Leslie Iwerks does a thorough and entertaining job of serving up the details.
Whether or not you consider yourself a "foodie", you've likely heard of Emeril Lagasse and Paul Prudhomme – two of the first celebrity chefs. Both got their start thanks to Ms. Brennan, and both still credit her for much of their success. The story begins in the 1940's when Ella was just out of high school and her much older brother Owen put her to work in his restaurant. She studied vigorously, both through books and observation.
To fully appreciate this amazing woman, the era must be considered. Women in business were rarely provided opportunities, and from an industry perspective, food was not yet a national obsession. Ms. Brennan bucked both by building a business and generating national interest in various types of food, flavors and meals.
When a family feud caused a split and the loss of Brennan's restaurant on Royal, Ella opened Commander's Palace, a now globally famous eatery that is must-dining for locals and tourists alike. Director Iwerks chronicles changes in menus and chefs, and focuses on Ms. Brennan's commitment to running a business the right way, and being a vital part of the community. Never is this more evident than in the aftermath of Katrina in 2005. Her story is the ultimate success story of a self-made woman who preserved through good times and bad, and her legacy is not likely to be forgotten in the culinary world.
SPETTACOLO (documentary)
For those of us a little rusty on our Italian, it's pronounced spe-TAK-ola and it means "the show" or "the play". That is the perfect title for a documentary on the Tuscany region farming town of Monticchiello. On April 6, 1944, the townspeople took a stand against the German invasion during WWII, and for more than 50 years the town has staged a live presentation to maintain their bravely-earned voice.
More than an annual tradition, the play is a lifelong commitment that proves how art and participation can connect those within a community. Co-directors Jeff Malmberg (Marwencol) and Chris Shellen take us through the early stages of planning where discussions are held to determine this year's "hot topic". This determines the focus of the play and what will be discussed and presented. What follows is script writing from long time director Andrea Cresti, stage building, and hours upon hours of rehearsal. Along the way, we learn how the younger generation is showing little interest in the tradition, casting doubt on not just the future of the play, but also the identity of the town.
In an effort to help us better understand the folks involved and just what it means to the community, the film moves at a very deliberate … ok, pretty darn slow place. Of course, this is Tuscany, so the topography and landscape are breathtaking – including one stunning shot of summer's sunflowers. The film captures the difficulty in maintaining tradition, and as Mr. Cresti states, it might be better if the play ends before losing all meaning.
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ALLIED (2016)
Greetings again from the darkness. Every writer, director and actor dreams of being part of the next Casablanca … a timeless movie beloved by so many. It's rare to see such a blatant homage to that classic, but director Robert Zemeckis (Oscar winner for Forrest Gump) and writer Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises) deliver their version with an identical setting, nearly identical costumes, and the re-use of a song ("La Marseillaise") which played such a crucial role.
Spy movies typically fall into one of three categories: action (Bourne), flashy/stylish (Bond), or detailed and twisty (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). This one has offers a dose of each blended with some romance and a vital "is she or isn't she" plot. The "she" in that last part is French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour played by Marion Cotillard. Her introduction here is a thing of beauty, as she floats across the room thrilled to be reuniting with her husband Max Vatan. Of course the catch is that Max (Brad Pitt) is really a Canadian Agent and their marriage is a cover for their mission to assassinate a key Nazi. Yes, it's 1942 in Morocco.
The two agents work well together and it's no surprise when this escalates to a real romance between two beautiful and secretive people. It seems only natural that after killing Nazi's and making love in a car during a ferocious sandstorm that the next steps would be marriage, a move to London, and having a kid. It's at this point where viewers will be divided. Those loving the action-spy approach will find the London segment slows the movie to a crawl. Those who prefer intelligence gathering and intrigue may very well enjoy the second half more.
What if your assignment was to kill your beloved wife if she were deemed to be a double-agent? Max finds himself in this predicament, and since no one ever says what they mean in the community of spies, he isn't sure if the evidence is legit or if it's really a game to test his own loyalty. This second half loses sight of the larger picture of war, and narrows the focus on whether Max can prove the innocence of Marianne … of course without letting her know he knows something – or might know something.
Marion Cotillard is stellar in her role. She flashes a warm and beautiful smile that expertly masks her true persona. The nuance and subtlety of her performance is quite impressive. Mr. Pitt does a nice job as the desperate husband hiding his desperation, but his role doesn't require the intricacies of hers. Supporting work comes via Jared Harris, Lizzy Caplan, August Diehl, Marion Bailey, Simon McBurney, and Matthew Goode.
The Zemeckis team is all in fine form here: Cinematographer Don Burgess captures the feel of the era, Composer Alan Silvestri never tries to overpower a scene, and Costume Designer Joanna Johnston is likely headed for an Oscar nomination. For a spy movie, the story is actually pretty simple and the tension is never over-bearing like we might expect. While watching the performance of Ms. Cotillard, keep in mind her most telling line of dialogue: "I keep the emotions real." It's a strategy that is a bit unusual in her world. How effective it is will be determined by the end of the movie.
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TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (Deux jours, une nuit, Belgium, 2014)
Greetings again from the darkness. The Dardenne Brothers (Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne) are filmmakers who excel at forcing us to take notice of human nature. This time they take the unusual step of working with an A-lister in Marion Cotillard, yet rather than create a distraction, this works for making the lead character even more realistic and believable.
Sandra (Ms. Cotillard) is a working class wife and mother who has gone through recovery after a bout with severe depression. She has been on leave from her factory job and now uses her Xanax as a crutch when she gets a little anxious. Just as it's time for her to return to work, she learns her co-workers chose a bonus over allowing Sandra to keep her job, through some type of cruel vote facilitated by company management.
Sandra's friend Juliette (Catherine Salee) encourages the boss to allow a re-vote on Monday, and Sandra's husband (Dardenne regular Fabrizio Rongione) advises her to visit each of the 16 co-workers and request that they reconsider their vote. Though she would rather curl up in bed, Sandra's trek to visit each co-worker takes every ounce of courage and energy she can muster.
This is a fascinating study of economic realities vs human nature, even right vs wrong. Can these people look beyond what is best for themselves and do the right thing for Sandra? These individual meetings are excruciating to watch. Asking each person to vote for her is agonizing for Sandra, while each of the co-workers has their own personal struggles that make the decision not so simple.
Marion Cotillard is a revelation here. This is not the glamorous movie star you might think of. Instead, she dresses down, wears minimal make-up, and walks and talks like the desperate working class woman she is playing … all while carrying the burden of a clinical depressed person. Mostly, she taps into an emotional state that is powerful to watch. The Oscar nominated is definitely justified.
While it seems the suspense of each scene is almost more than Sandra can take, there is a moment of release and joy during the sing-along with Van Morrison (on the radio). The character of Sandra defines "putting up a good fight", and she proves that sometimes that is the most important thing.
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RUST AND BONE (De rouille et d'os, Fr, 2012)
Greetings again from the darkness. Director Jacques Audiard offers up a much different story than his previous film, the powerful A Prophet. Audiard co-wrote the screenplay with Thomas Bidegain based on a short story from Craig Davidson, and the result is a quasi-love story with very little traditional romance.
The two lead performances are simply outstanding. Marion Cotillard plays Steph, a free-spirited Orca trainer at a Sea World type facility, who becomes a double amputee after a freak work site accident. Matthias Schoenaerts (Bullhead) is Ali, an emotionally stunted single dad who has all the qualifications of a big time loser … though with a glimmer of goodness. Their two lives intersect when Ali is working as a bouncer at a nightclub, and then again after Steph's accident.
It's very interesting to see how this story is treated by a French writer/director as opposed to how it might have been handled by a US filmmaker. Audiard allows much quiet simmering by the two lead actors as they both work through their own disabilities – hers physical, his emotional. They both straddle the fine line between human frailty and internal strength, often with the help of the other. It's not difficult to imagine an American take on this story focusing on the Steph's painful rehab and struggle to adjust, while also zeroing in on Ali's physicality as a street brawler and sex machine.
Cotillard is a true movie star and Schoenaerts soon will be. It's so rare these days to see two strong talents in such a "little" movie, especially one in which neither character comes close to approaching glamorous – and Ali is not even likable most of the time. This is a well written, well acted character study that points out how a good soul can often save another who might not even care to be saved.
Alexandre Desplat provides yet another strong score – this one complimented by many familiar songs. For those who tend to spend there movie time with only American films, this is one that will provide proof of just how different the view can be through the same camera lens.
**NOTE: very effective CGI allows for many intimate scenes featuring Steph after the amputations
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Greetings again from the darkness. If you are a fan of the series, this is a sensational ending to the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy. Though replicating Heath Ledger's Joker is not possible, every other piece of this finale worked for me … and worked exceptionally well. There are critics who are nit-picking, saying that the story is muddled, the villain a letdown, run time too long, the first half is slow or the second half is too traditional in action. My challenge to these critics … name a better comic book hero film. For me, this is an incredibly entertaining and ambitious film that sets the standard for the genre.
In addition to director Nolan, many of the familiar characters are back. Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred, Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox. New to the series are Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Officer Blake, Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate, and best of all, Tom Hardy as Bane – the hulking masked monster wreaking havoc on Batman and Gotham.
I will not go into any of the plot points other than to say this is the first time we have seen a villain who is at least Batman's match physically and mentally. Bane is a wrecking ball with a general's strategic skills and voice that is begging to impersonated by intoxicated males of all ages for years to come. There are a couple of twists that add much fun for the fans of the first two films, including a return appearance by a key member of Batman Begins. Also, Michael Caine is given a couple of wonderful scenes to prove he is more than a driver and butler.
Since this is Batman, the action scenes have to be analyzed. It should be noted that Batman is not on screen very often, but when he is, it is quite thrilling. We have new toys and weapons, and quite a bit of fisticuffs with Bane and Catwoman that compete with any of the giant firepower scenes. One of the more fascinating sets is the prison based in a pit of despair that harkens back to Poe. This pit plays an important role in the past and present. For those who were worried that Catwoman's presence might take away from the aura of the movie, fear not. Ms. Hathaway creates an interesting duality that proves very interesting.
Neither Mr. Nolan nor his DOP Wally Pfister are proponents of 3D (Thank Goodness!!), so instead we get treated to 50 minutes of actual 70mm IMAX footage. This means, if possible, you should catch this on an IMAX screen. I have seen it IMAX and XD, and while both are visually stunning, the IMAX is an overwhelming site at times.
The movie picks up 8 years after the ending of The Dark Knight. Harvey Dent is worshiped as a hero, and Bruce Wayne is a Howard Hughes type recluse – broken body and all. The initial aerial sequence is a fun start to a film that runs just under 3 hours. Of course, there is so much offered here that deserves comment, however, I believe the film is best watched with only the upfront primer of the first two films in the series. I will give nothing away here that might impact the joy of discovery during this gem. Contrary to some critics, I believe the story is fairly easy to follow and quite intense, thrilling and pure cinematic joy … including the thumping score from Hans Zimmer.
For those who claim there is a lack of humor … Exhibit #1: Hines Ward returning a kickoff for a TD. Come on, how long since he was fast enough for that??
Note: Though I haven't addressed the Aurora shooting here, I did post a statement on the blog on July 20.
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Greetings again from the darkness. Fellow germophobes beware: the first few minutes of this movie will have you reaching for disinfectant and a surgical mask. Just remember – it's only a movie. The scary part is that we have already experienced much of the terror that the film presents. We have seen first hand the effects of Swine Flu and Asian Bird Flu. We understand the fear of uncertainty and helplessness. It's important to note that a virus is a living element capable of mutating and spreading … it looks for a way to get stronger and survive.
The movie goes for the gut punch in the first few minutes. We see Gwyneth Paltrow returning home to hubby Matt Damon after an overseas business trip. We immediately know she is sick, but we aren't sure of the source … though the film provides many source possibilities. Simultaneously we are shown numerous people with the Paltrow symptoms all over the world, and quickly understand that these are related and the "monster" is spreading quickly.
Cut to Dr. Cheeve (Laurence Fishbourne) and his team at CDC. He partners with Dr. Orantes (Marion Cotillard) of the World Health Organization and Dr. Mears (Kate Winslet) from the Epidemic Intelligence Services. We are left to fill in the blanks on how these organizations work together to study and interpret the source and danger of an outbreak.
The true heroes of science are those in the labs. Here we have Dr. Hextall (Jennifer Ehle, from The King's Speech) and Dr. Sussman (Elliott Gould). We understand that these are highly talented people with the very specific skills needed to save the planet.
From a movie making perspective, the film is technically fine. The camera work and acting are all excellent. Director Steven Soderbergh is a superstar director and well-respected. Writer Scott Z Burns has quite an impressive resume. The cast is as deep and spectacular as any you will see this year. Then why am I in such a funk about this film? It disappoints me to say that the film plays like a disjointed mess. We get bits and pieces of numerous stories throughout, but never do we really connect with a single character. Matt Damon and Lawrence Fishbourne have the most screen time, but neither are accessible or give us any reason to believe we know them … only their desperation. Jude Law plays a super-blogger who teeters between exposing governmental conspiracies and his own insider trading for personal gain. There are subplots with Marion Cotillard, Jennifer Ehle and Laurence Fishbourne that all could have been intriguing, but we get the glossy outline version, rather than an actual story.
The film focuses not on the personal side of the outbreak, but rather the process of damage control, scientific research and lab work for a vaccine. But we only get scattered bits of any of this. Same with the political side. We see a "world" teleconference with the CDC and leaders from many countries, but never an explanation on why they are all looking to the U.S. for a miracle cure. It would have been fascinating to see how or if the experts from Japan, China, India and the U.S. work together in times of a global epidemic. Instead, we get thoughtful poses from Mr. Fishbourne. What a waste.
Despite the potential for greatness, this film is neither thrilling or dramatic or informative. Mostly I wondered how much time the endless stream of movie stars actually spent on set. It appears Mr. Soderbergh now enjoys hanging with an all-star cast more than really making a statement with a movie. Additionally, I found the quasi-Techno soundtrack to be distracting and annoying. There are numerous virus outbreak movies that are superior to this one.
Whether you see this movie or not … remember to wash your hands!
SEE THIS MOVIE IF: you want to play "spot the movie star" OR world epidemic movies are your guilty pleasure
SKIP THIS MOVIE IF: you believe a thriller should be thrilling OR you agree that an endless checklist of partial subplots can be annoying
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Minnesota is ranked 25th in Corsi percentage with 47% as they've tried 169 shots on goal while at full strength while they have surrendered 189 shots on net when they have a full team on the ice.The Wildcats starting line up will be: T.J.Chances are, if you've ever ordered press coffee at a cafe, it was made in a version of the Chambord.
As a gathering of the best graduating seniors in Orange County, the Classic provides players and their families with lasting memories and one final opportunity to demonstrate their skills before continuing their football careers on the collegiate level.Their team WHIP is 1 while their FIP as a staff is 3.The Falcons are ATS and their over under record is .
They are averaging 83 points per game and surrendering 74, good for a point differential of 8.The Eagles have been penalized on offense 55 times for 491 yards so far this year, which has them 7th in the NFL in penalties.Free Play from Doc's Sports.Dawkins started 11 games at LT last year, including the last eight games of the season.
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They have walked 2 men per 9 innings while striking out 9 per 9.Panthers kicker Graham Gano was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his heroic performance against the Giants.Their total rebound percentage is 53% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 32%.Freddie Freeman is hitting .274 and he has an OBP of .360.That's not to say that things will necessarily go exactly like they want them to – Kyle Shanahan surely dreamt of a different end to his coordinator career last year – but it would be a big mistake to spend too much time worrying about how focused Shurmur will be or what effect his imminent departure will have on the team.
They've scored 199 goals while giving up 239 scores, which has them ranked 28th and 10th respectively.His field goal percentage is 48% for the year while his free throw percentage is 82%.The Bacardi Ocho Signature Lounge is the crown jewel of The Q.
Just a few months later, he may already have that opportunity.At this point it would be tough for a bad team to lose to both of those teams, and the Bears are a long way from a bad team.With California Chrome's no-show in the Belmont, the division has opened up a bit, and an impressive win this weekend could put a horse in good shape on the road to a year-end championship.They've been very accommodating, very supportive, Cousins said.He has a total of 9 assists on the season and averages 18 minutes played per game.
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They average 49 rebounds per game and 20 assists per contest which ranks them 27th and 20th respectively.Read More Read Less One E-mail A Week Is All You Need!Opponents average 35 rebounds a game which ranks 154th and they give up 10 assists per contest which puts them in 15th place in the country.Miami has a bye week.The NFL usually gives teams traveling to London their bye the following week, which means Tampa Bay is likely to get one of the later byes next season, and that's generally considered favorable.
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Philadelphia Eagles – I know I sound like a broken record with this team but I am going to say it again: I am not buying these guys at all.
The veteran defensive tackle announced his retirement from the NFL after playing 11 seasons with the Patriots and two in Houston.
They haven't proven anything yet – it has only been 30 games, so a lot of baseball is left.Carson hurt his finger in the win over San Francisco, while Luani, Madden, and Stephen were all inactive because of injuries in the Week 13 victory.New York travels to Florida this weekend for a three-game set with rival Tampa Bay.3 in the preseason AP Poll, so the writers are expecting huge things out of this team.We actually host an event every year to raise about $100 a year to keep their doors open.
Appalachian State Betting Trends Appalachian State is against the over under this season Appalachian State has an ATS record of this season Toledo Betting Trends Toledo is against the over under this season Toledo has an ATS record of this season Injuries to Watch Appalachian State 12 16 OL Beau Nunn Undisclosed ?Yormark remains an ally of John Calipari since his late 1990s tenure as president and head coach.As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 32% of their shot attempts.For the year they have an ATS mark of and an over under record of .Justin Jackson comes into this contest averaging 18 points per game while playing 30 minutes per night so far this season for the Tar Heels.
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There was really just no words, Joe Harris said after the game.I'll be unstoppable, and I won't be able to miss a pick even if I wanted to.Jubilant Celtics fans swarmed the court, but the officials ruled one second remained on the clock.
Defensive Statistics Washington is 3rd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 61.We could talk about converse probabilities and probability distributions and all kinds of fun stuff.The NFHS has one member association per state, 51 in total, including Washington D.C.Take the visitor in this game.He had 98 strikeouts over the 89 innings he pitched.
The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4 and they have given up 268 hits on the season.Kansas City allows 370 total yards per game including 5 yards per play, which ranks their overall defense 21st in terms of yards per game.The Yankees pitchers as a team have surrendered 437 base knocks and 207 earned runs this season.
The original diagnosis was 4 weeks, but he has since had surgery.They average 32 shots per contest and have a team shooting percentage of 9%.Tulane had the ball, but a comeback seemed like a long-shot.
No Obligation.As a team they give up 31 shots per game and have a save percentage of 90%.He originally joined Baltimore in 2014 as a defensive coaching intern.If that number surprises you, it is the roughly the same as there were the last couple of years.
And each play features many coaches making many decisions as well.They average 38 rebounds per game and 12 assists per game which ranks them 60th and 201st in those offensive categories.Take #857 Harvard +1 over Princeton These are two of the top 4 teams in the Ivy League and should be in the conference tournament come March battling for the automatic bid.Win In The Garden or win in The Tournament.
As mentioned, with such esteemed company in attacking midfield at City, Diaz was rarely given the opportunity to shine, but in joining Real – the home of the European champions – he is not now becoming the bigger fish in a smaller pond.Toronto won two of three vs.They average 31 shots per contest and as a team shoot 7% for the year.His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 72%.
You don't have to love fighting to respect those who were forced to make their living that way in the NHL.He has had 1 shots against him and has given up 144 goals.The spot opposite Burns is critical, but dropping Ryan to the Barracuda isn't much of an option, even if he is among the few players who can get moved without going through waivers.He also returned 2 punts for 21 yards.The third annual Quick Lane Bowl featured a matchup between the University of Maryland, being led by first year head coach D.J.
The Flyers allow 65 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 40th in the nation.In terms of pace they average 70 possessions per 40 minutes, which places them 138th among D-1 teams.Newly-signed small forward Trevor Ariza has scored 14 points per game this season, but he has only been able to make 37 percent of his shots.He has totaled 21 hits and he has driven in 8 men in 62 at bats.
This is an odd story.Of course, giving up breakaways is not a sustainable winning strategy.They are 18th in the league in team earned run average at 4.Once Ben Lovejoy is cleared to return, Mueller could once again find himself in an observer role — especially if the club wants to give Egor Yakovlev another look in the NHL.Big left arrow icon Big right arrow icon Close icon Copy Url Three dots icon Down arrow icon Email icon Email icon Exit Fullscreen icon External link icon Facebook logo Facebook logo Instagram logo Snapchat logo YouTube logo Grid icon Key icon Left arrow icon Link icon Location icon Mail icon Menu icon Open icon Phone icon Play icon Radio icon Rewind icon Right arrow icon Search icon Select icon Selected icon TV icon Twitter logo Twitter logo Up arrow icon User icon Audio icon Tickets iconAdd to calendar iconNFC icon AFC icon NFL icon Football iconCarousel IconList ViewFootball iconCarousel IconList View.This holiday marks the second day of the yearly pilgrimage to Haj, and will likely mean a day off.
The Chiefs allow 125 rushing yards per game on 26 carries for an average of 4 yards per carry, which ranks their rush defense 27th in the NFL.Standard message and data rates may apply.He was also named the Premier League Manager of the Year.
He hauls in 11 rebounds per contest and has 3 assists per game on the season.9…Recorded gross 48 avg.The worst thing that people can do is chase after profit when they have a good thing going.
In six starts on the PGA Tour this year, Daly has made five cuts, including a T-12 last week, closing with a 5-under 65.If you would like to search for all players born on a certain day, for example all players born on December 25th in any year, choose the month and day with the drop down boxes and then choose the 'Month and Day Search' option.When you go to a new place and all the players are new, all the coaches are new, the install is new, the snap count is new, everything is different, and it just takes some time.Do not miss out on Doc's Sports weekend college basketball card featuring top plays and 82% winning on top plays.Even if you think your habits are controllable, you should know what problematic drinking looks like and whether you're more at risk for developing an addiction than others.
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It would have been even bigger had the Cowboys not lost to Baylor in Week 12.If it is discovered that an Entrant has registered or attempted to register more than once using multiple e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, multiple identities, IP addresses, use of proxy servers or any other method of unauthorized entry, all in Sponsor's and or Administrator's sole and absolute discretion, all of that Entrant's entries will be declared null and void, Entrant will be disqualified from the Sweepstakes and any Prize that Entrant might have been entitled to receive will not be awarded to him her.Washington averages 84 points per game this year which ranks them 26th in Division 1 college basketball.The Hawks allow 102 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league.
According to Sport Radar, Green Bay ranked No.For the first time, for a long period of time we had some different lineups out there, James explained, talking about the woes on offense.In the passing department, they are averaging 26 passes on 40 attempts for a 65 percent completion percentage this season.Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here Free Play from Doc's Sports.
One of my cousins died when he was 16, I was young, I think I was 12, Thompson said.Finally, the onsides kick is a momentum play.Smth won't hit the open market until after 2022.
If they can hit their shots from deep, they can be an elite team.Player Spotlight Devin Booker has scored 23 points per contest while playing 33 minutes per game this season for the Suns.He hauls in 4 rebounds per contest and has 3 assists per game on the season.McKinnie is shooting 48 percent from the field, and 35 percent from deep, though he has cooled off a lot since the beginning of the season.They are averaging 96 points per game and surrendering 107, good for a point differential of -10.Wandy Rodriguez has a record of 5 while sporting an earned run average of 4 on the year with a 1 WHIP.
It was Orpik.No one did, so next time out he was in a starter stake at Gulfstream – a stakes race limited to horses that had previously run in claiming races.Nolan Arenado is hitting .307 and he has an on-base percentage of .377.17 The Blazers used a strong second half to hand the Celtics their third loss in four games.The White Sox head into this matchup with a 5 record, including 4 on the road.a team with a winning record.
Acquired in the Erik Karlsson trade, Tierney is a quality two-way forward who seems poised to take on a much larger role than he'd ever seen over his four years with the Sharks.He is just 3 in his career in Tropicana Field and could struggle against a Tampa Bay lineup that feasts on lefties.No Credit Card.
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So many people die on the way back down because they are careless and think, 'I climbed Mount Everest,' Chunu says.Stops at the Carson, Stonewall and Convention Center stations put you within blocks of the stadium.In the turnover department they rank 1st with 16 per game.Traded from the Braves back to the Pirates one day earlier, the veteran infielder hit a walkoff home run in the bottom of the 12 th inning to give his team a 5 victory over San Diego.
It's pretty evident that the Angels don't score much at all when Santana is pitching.He averages 1 assists per contest and 5 rebounds per game for Middle Tennessee State.He averages 0 assists per contest and 8 rebounds per game for Oakland.We'll find out, Leopold said.He seems to be rounding into his own as the year progresses, and his upside is massive.
Kolster spent one season as head coach at Jenison High School and was also the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Grand Valley State University for five seasons.Mavericks at Clippers Second ESPN game.Big left arrow icon Big right arrow icon Close icon Copy Url Three dots icon Down arrow icon Email icon Email icon Exit Fullscreen icon External link icon Facebook logo Facebook logo Instagram logo Snapchat logo YouTube logo Grid icon Key icon Left arrow icon Link icon Location icon Mail icon Menu icon Open icon Phone icon Play icon Radio icon Rewind icon Right arrow icon Search icon Select icon Selected icon TV icon Twitter logo Twitter logo Up arrow icon User icon Audio icon Tickets iconAdd to calendar iconNFC icon AFC icon NFL icon Football iconCarousel IconList ViewFootball iconCarousel IconList View.
The probable starters are Ariel Miranda for the Mariners and Jesse Chavez for the Angels.They've run 188 times, averaging 3 yards per carry as a rushing unit.
The team said it didn't share the patient philosophy of Hextall, who was credited with building a strong collection of prospects and managed the salary cap well but whose teams failed to advance out of the first round of the playoffs.I'm just a caretaker.All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned.Get $60 worth of premium members' picks free.This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z by Nicholas Tolomeo – 11 2011 A – Armstrong, Lance.
The under is 4 in the past five meetings.We totally understand and there is no ill-feeling whatsoever.Even with his best efforts, the Phillies haven't been able to win with him on the mound.Read More Read Less One E-mail A Week Is All You Need!
Wade, Dwyane.Tuesday vs.And after watching the disjointed, overrated messes that Louisville has produced the last two seasons this year's team is a breath of fresh air.He has had 730 shots against him and has given up 60 goals.Gordon Hayward had 29 in a losing effort, but the Utah bench was dominated by the Hornets' reserves.
Cleveland is far from great, but they are above .500 and have been tough at home.10 as the Ramblers will make a trip to Valpo for the rematch.Jason Spezza has accumulated 31 total points this season for the Stars.Klay comes out of his shell Most of what Zach Collins muttered to Thompson remains unknown, minus an obvious expletive.Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of AP is strictly prohibited.
They allowed 189 home runs last season, ranking them 23rd in the league.Steven Montez has passed for 338 yards this year.3 in TD passes on his way to earning NFL Most Valuable Player honors from The Associated Press in '14.The Broncos were playing at the 86-year-old stadium for the first time, in their second meeting with BC.From 1921 to 1963, George Halas' club won eight championships.
The Seville sides face each other on the second-to-last week of the season with a place in Europe likely up for grabs.We dressed the engine out in accordance with a correct, original 340 of that year.Sacramento State improved to 4 at home and 6 overall, its best start since the 1985 squad started 6.In that time he has a shooting percentage of 11% by scoring 3 goals on 28 shots.
Huge distance off the tee which many young players have, is not a huge advantage here as in other courses on Tour, although it has been lengthened since 2004 by over 440 yards.WHAT HAPPENED.Their record against the spread is 11 while their over under record sits at .Chicago is averaging 8 strikeouts per game while getting 8 hits per nine innings as a team.Winning two majors requires dominance over the game for a long period of time — and I just don't think Williams has that kind of time anymore, especially with younger players such as Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka in tow.
The Dodgers, who reportedly are sending $7 million to the Reds, cleared roster space and created some payroll flexibility while also acquiring a couple of prospects with upside.Stacker brought together data provided by the Social Security Administration, ranking each entry by the total number of American babies given a certain name in the 21st century.Saturday, February 6 Marriott Center The Pacific Tigers travel to Marriott Center to play the BYU Cougars on Saturday, February 6.It's plausible that Van Wagenen and the Mets are acting in good faith, and that either Van Wagenen knows nothing extra about Syndergaard that the rest of baseball doesn't, or if he does, he will recuse himself from trade negotiations.The Canucks have not given up more than two goals in each of their last six games.
New York Mets Betting Trends The New York Mets are against the over under so far this season The New York Mets are against the run line so far this season Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends The Cincinnati Reds are against the over under so far this season The Cincinnati Reds are against the run line so far this season Injuries to Watch New York Mets 09 16 P Zack Wheeler Elbow 60-day DL ; out for season 09 16 P Jacob deGrom Forearm expected to miss next scheduled start Tuesday vs Cincinnati Reds 08 16B Neil Walker Back out for season 08 16 RF Justin Ruggiano Shoulder 60-day DL 08 16 P Steven Matz Shoulder 15-day DL 08 16 P Jon Niese Knee 15-day DL 07 16 CF Juan Lagares Thumb 15-day DL 07 16 P Matt Harvey Shoulder 60-day DL , out for season 06 16B David Wright Neck 60-day DL , out for season 05 16B Lucas Duda Back 60-day DL Cincinnati Reds 09 16B Brandon Phillips Foot ?They average 32 rebounds per game and 11 assists per contest which ranks them 288th and 299th respectively.Francis may or may not really believe that the likes of Victor Rask, Lucas Wallmark and Phil Di Giuseppe can guide this team to the playoffs.
Pirates prospect Ji-hwan Bae has been found guilty by a South Korean court of assaulting his former girlfriend.Despite their disappointing season, the Bengals led the NFL in total defense under Gregg and coordinator Hank Bullough, allowing only 270 yards per game.Chicago Cubs Betting Trends The Chicago Cubs are against the over under so far this season The Chicago Cubs are against the run line so far this season Houston Astros Betting Trends The Houston Astros are against the over under so far this season The Houston Astros are against the run line so far this season Injuries to Watch Chicago Cubs 08 16 P Pedro Strop Knee 15-day DL 04 16 C Kyle Schwarber Knee 60-day DL ; out for season 04 16 P Aaron Brooks Hip 60-day DL 04 16B Christian Villanueva Fibula 15-day DL 04 16 P Dallas Beeler Shoulder 60-day DL 03 16 P Zac Rosscup Shoulder 60-day DL Houston Astros 09 16 SS Carlos Correa Shoulder expected to miss Thursday vs.No Obligation.
The Twins head into 2019 with a very powerful lineup following the additions of Cruz, Jonathan Schoop and C.J.He has surrendered 9 hits per 9 innings and he has a FIP of 3.New York has walked 431 times this year and they have struck out on 1 occasions.I'm going to do whatever I can to make that decision tough for the person making that decision.
A craft beer bar and pizzeria in Tampa Bay, which sounds a lot like your regular hangout, posted a sign a few months ago that said No children, calling their younger patrons a liability and safety issue.Matt Capps looked great in the closer's role in 2010, but he had a 4 ERA last season.He has totaled 118 hits so far while scoring 60 runs and he's driven in 39.Their relievers have struck out 295 batters and walked 123 opposing hitters.But this is Car and Driver, and that additional level of mechanical engagement in an everyday mid-size sedan is a transcendent validation of our sacred, ancient faith.Big left arrow icon Big right arrow icon Close icon Copy Url Three dots icon Down arrow icon Email icon Email icon Exit Fullscreen icon External link icon Facebook logo Facebook logo Instagram logo Snapchat logo YouTube logo Grid icon Key icon Left arrow icon Link icon Location icon Mail icon Menu icon Open icon Phone icon Play icon Radio icon Rewind icon Right arrow icon Search icon Select icon Selected icon TV icon Twitter logo Twitter logo Up arrow icon User icon Audio icon Tickets iconAdd to calendar iconNFC icon AFC icon NFL icon Football iconCarousel IconList ViewFootball iconCarousel IconList View.
He was the Metropolitan Division captain in 2017 in Los Angeles, when he was selected one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players.Best Odds to Win the Stanley Cup This season, three of the four 2016 No matter how good a team may be in the regular season or how blazing hot they get down the stretch, one nice thing about being an NHL fan is there is enough parity in the league that every team feels it has a chance come playoff time.
With October baseball right around the corner, Cora certainly is hoping that even more fun is in store.
Michigan State is on a two-game losing streak.The Angels pitchers collectively have given up 287 base hits and 140 earned runs.
a right-handed starter.The Bucks were 14 of 34 beyond the arc in their 113 season-opening victory at Charlotte on Wednesday night.They are 6 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.I've been hearing all these traditions that some teams do, they'll have their normal practice and then they sit around until 2 AM and talk about the season and eat cookies and that kind of stuff, she says.
What do you do here?is something that will be a constant topic of conversation until he makes a decision.The Coyotes have 6 overtime losses including 1 of them in a shootout.I think we give away t-shirts and stuff, but no real compensation.Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here One E-mail A Week Is All You Need!Big left arrow icon Big right arrow icon Close icon Copy Url Three dots icon Down arrow icon Email icon Email icon Exit Fullscreen icon External link icon Facebook logo Facebook logo Instagram logo Snapchat logo YouTube logo Grid icon Key icon Left arrow icon Link icon Location icon Mail icon Menu icon Open icon Phone icon Play icon Radio icon Rewind icon Right arrow icon Search icon Select icon Selected icon TV icon Twitter logo Twitter logo Up arrow icon User icon Audio icon Tickets iconAdd to calendar iconNFC icon AFC icon NFL icon Football iconCarousel IconList ViewFootball iconCarousel IconList View.
I think it's a lot easier to make this team worse than Since his debut in the 2015 season with the Chicago Blackhawks, Artemi Panarin has caught the eye of many on and off the ice.They have had 203 power play opportunities and have scored 37 goals on those chances for a percentage of 18%.Is it therapeutic?This year that duo is Kentucky's John Wall and Ohio State's Evan Turner.The George Washington Colonials men's basketball team plays Dayton on the same day and time.
He has 9 goals this season with 134 shots on goal giving him a shooting percentage of 7%.He has totaled 124 hits and he has driven in 69 men in 448 at bats.They shot the ball pretty well in that loss, but they also allowed the Kings to make 54 percent of their field goal attempts.Their average scoring margin is 8 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 83rd spot in the country.


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In 2001, while he was a freshman at Kennesaw State College in Georgia, Ayers met a reserved senior who would change into his close friend and sidekick: Paul Bennecke, the state chairman of the Faculty Republicans. The pair signed on to state senator Sonny Perdue's long-shot campaign for governor. In a matter of days, Ayers was zipping around the state in Perdue's four-seater aircraft. Perdue's upset victory swept a Republican into the governor's mansion for the first time since Reconstruction—and two very younger, very ambitious operatives into the massive leagues.
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Teddy Roosevelt Visits Albuquerque!
On Tuesday, May 5, 1903, a crowd of 15,000 people met President Theodore Roosevelt in Albuquerque during his stop there as part of a 66-day train tour of the American West.
It wasn't the President's first visit to New Mexico Territory. He'd been in Las Vegas four years earlier, attending the first annual reunion of his Rough Riders. This was an important moment for Roosevelt and for the Territory. He announced his candidacy for U.S. President and also promised to work for New Mexico statehood.
At the May 1903 event, New Mexicans took the opportunity to remind Roosevelt of his promise. When his mid-afternoon train arrived at the Albuquerque Depot and recently opened Alvarado Hotel, New Mexico's Territorial Delegate began the festivities with a speech that emphasized the Territory's eagerness for statehood.
Source: https://www.albuqhistsoc.org/source-documents/greeting-president-roosevelt-albuquerque/ Accessed 1/21/22
To further enhance his point, the dignitaries'' platform faced a tableau of 45 young girls carrying banners that represented each of the current states and another child with her hands extended, appealing for admission to the Union. But Roosevelt didn't let himself be tempted into making promises. His speech and ensuing remarks at a private reception in Albuquerque's Commercial Club contained only platitudes and generalities.
However, in the end, the President did come through for New Mexico. As best he could, anyway. His December 1905 message to Congress included an endorsement of New Mexico statehood. Unfortunately, he recommended merging it and Arizona into a single unit, a proposal that Arizona shot down at the November 1906 polls, although New Mexico voted for it.
Roosevelt made further attempts to fulfill his promise, but none of them resulted in New Mexico statehood. It would be another seven years before the Territory would become a full member of the Union, in a deal crafted by Roosevelt's successor, President William Howard Taft.
Despite Roosevelt's inability to accomplish statehood, May 1903 wasn't the last time New Mexico would get a glimpse of him. He returned to Albuquerque in Fall 1916, campaigning for Republican presidential nominee Charles Evans Hughes. A short film of his appearance can be found at www.loc.gov/item/mp76000168.
Sources: Albuquerque Historical Society, http://www.albuqhistsoc.org; Howard Bryan, Wildest of the Wild West, Santa Fe: Clear Light Publishing, 1988; David V. Holtby, Forty-Seventh Star, Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2012.
By lorettamilestollefsonin Albuquerque, American West, New Mexico, New Mexico Territory May 5, 2022 March 18, 2022 389 Words
Refugees in Santa Fe!
The fall of 1837 was a tense time for the people of Santa Fe. Not only was the capitol invaded by rebels in August, but there was another threat in late September. Then after former Governor Manuel Armijo fended that off, a different kind of incursion began. Refugees started arriving in town.
Most of the newcomers came from down river, following the militia, men who were ordinarily tasked with keeping the settlements there safe. With the militia now in Santa Fe, these villages were susceptible to raids from the First Nation groups New Mexicans called the "wild tribes"—primarily Apache in the south and Navajo in the west.
While the Apache seem to have contented themselves with raiding Chihuahua-bound merchant caravans, the Navajo went after the settlements, venturing as close to Albuquerque as Bernalillo and as far northeast as the Taos Valley. New Mexico's unrest was a great opportunity for the Navajo warriors to supplement their sheep herds and perhaps pick up a few captives to replace people taken by New Mexicans in earlier raids. In response to the danger, New Mexican families who could afford to do so headed to Santa Fe.
Almost 75 years later, one of those refugees, a boy who turned eight that winter, left behind a record of what the capitol was like during that time. Jose Francisco Perea's family arrived in early October from Bernalillo. "We found the place full of soldiers, citizens, and a miscellaneous gathering of humanity," he recalled. The plaza was "crowded with all kinds of vehicles, beginning with the cart that was made entirely of wood . . . to the well-constructed wagon that had brought a consignment of merchandise over the Santa Fe Trail; together with teamsters, camp-cooks, roustabouts, horses, mules, burros, pigs and goats. Some were about their camp-fires, preparing their food, while others were feeding and caring for their animals. Near the northeast corner of the plaza, which was then surrounded on its four sides with flat-roofed one-story buildings, with portals (porches) in front of them, were three cottonwood trees of the mountain variety, and opposite the Palace (the capital) stood a flagstaff (pirome), from the top of which was displayed the Mexican flag in all its glory: and the four entrances at the corners of the square were guarded, each with a single cannon of small caliber."
What seems to have fascinated him even more was the entertainment available. "Dancing was much indulged in," he reported. "Particularly during Sunday nights and evenings following marriages, baptisms, and feast days. Theatricals, principally rudely constructed after the writings of Cervantes (Don Quixote de la Mancha) and Gil Blas, were occasionally played. . . Some of these were played with figures and images hung on strings, to be moved about when required."
A marionette from Old New Mexico. Source: New Mexico History Museum
He also apparently peaked into establishments "where wine and other liquors were sold by the drink" and gambling occurred. These games of chance included Spanish monte, three-card monte, roulette, and dice. For boys Francisco's age, there were outside games such as pitarria, played on smooth ground inside a marked square with short sticks of two colors, and quoit pitching at pegs driven into the ground. When he tired of games, he could watch dancers from the nearby pueblos perform on the plaza.
It was all quite an education for the young Perea, one supplemented by three months of classroom experience. Some time in January 1838, he and his younger brother began attending a school run by a Captain Sena and his wife. This ended when the Perea family returned to Bernalillo in late April, but his Santa Fe adventures were only the beginning of Jose Francisco Perea's experience of the world beyond his family's hacienda. As an adult, he would return to Santa Fe to sit on the New Mexico Territorial Council. During the Civil War, he would fight for the Union as a Lieutenant Colonel and would later serve as New Mexico's Congressional representative in Washington, D.C.
He would also leave behind an evocative glimpse of Santa Fe in the winter of 1837/38, one for which we storytellers are quite thankful.
Sources: W.H.H. Allison as narrated by Col. Francisco Perea, "Santa Fe During the Winter of 1837/38." Old Santa Fe Magazine, Vol. II, Santa Fe: Old Santa Fe Press, 1914-1915; James F. Brooks, Captives and Cousins: Slavery, Kinship and Community in the Southwest Borderlands, Chapel Hill: U of North Carolina Press, 2002; Janet Lecompte, Rebellion in Rio Arriba, 1837, Albuquerque: UNM Press, 1985; F. Stanley, Giant in Lilliput, The Story of Donaciano Vigil, Pampa, TX: Pampa Print Shop, 1963.
By lorettamilestollefsonin Colonial New Mexico, Historical Tidbits, New Mexico, Santa Fe October 5, 2020 September 30, 2020 772 Words


Albuquerque, New Mexico – October 23, 2016 – Secrets and Ruins, by Lightning Hall is comprised of eight original songs painted with an acoustic guitar's roots, folk and blues brush. They are inspired by the ghost towns of the West and Southwest and the recent "Great Recession's" similarities to the Great Depression of the thirties. Secrets and Ruins includes songs with a full rhythm section. Parts of the music could be put in the "contemporary Americana" category so popular today, but "roots music" might be more apt.
The release opens with "Chasing Sunshine," with a bluesy, chugging rhythm underpinning some fleet finger style and slide work on a resonator guitar. Harmonica accompanies the story of a young man who's taken to riding trains during the depression in search of opportunity, as many did. "Fat Chance City" is an upbeat song about going to a place with a lot of opportunity, and knowing that many other people are going there as well. Think of the early gold rush, or perhaps WWII era Chicago. Bluesy leads and a shuffle rhythm carry this one along, and it's all acoustic. "Pickup Truck" is an Americana-like song with a rolling beat and slide work from an acoustic resonator guitar. It is the life story of a pickup, as related by the truck itself.
With "Pulling Up Track," the songs change to a contemporary folk-style voice. It's a love song about a couple apart who sometime soon will be reunited, as their "gold rush" era town slowly dwindles, the ore running out. "Dust of the Dance," with minor key guitar accompaniment, takes a poetic, idealistic look at life in a small old west town, and it's predecessors. "Step Into the Sunset" another lush minor key song, is inspired by the idea of finding a notebook in the Southwestern desert and the story it contains of a man's attempt to return to his loved one, and it's uncertain success. "Old Friends" is a folksy song about a sturdy woman's life alone in the mountains, with more fleet fingered minor key stylings.
"Get Out'a That Rut" comes from a rather different place, seemingly inspired by the rough, bluesy folk mixes of a band like the Mississippi Sheiks. Using the metaphor of a dirt road, It tells of a time like the Depression when luck runs out and one has no choice but to push on. The mix is comprised of fluent acoustic resonator guitar rhythm and fills, harmonica and steel string acoustic guitar. The artist's more than capable vocals support all of these song's messages.
Lightning Hall is committed to creating and performing quality original music with an original voice that is rooted in American music. He refuses to be a "walking jukebox" of the endlessly rehashed Contemporary Top 40 and Classic Rock tunes so many bands perform, preferring to present covers of music less often heard, and with an authentic and individual take. Secrets and Ruins is completely self produced.
Lightning Hall is an artist who blends the soulful sound of early acoustic blues with folk, roots rock and other styles. Like revered jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt he playsin spite of serious burn injuries to his hands, and plays well. A regular performer in the Albuquerque, NM area for several years. He grew up in the Gulf Coast city of Galveston, TX where he acquired a taste for blues, southern rock, country, R&B Southern music in general. He has been described as a "very compelling blues artist" and one with "impeccable guitar work and a soulful voice" by blues-biz insiders and local promoters.


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I have a simple bijection between the list of all pixels that mark end points of my lines and my actual raw data. What I need is a surjection from all the pixels (say, 1200x600 px2) of my graph window to the pixels in my pixel list, giving me a trivial mapping from that to my actual data points.
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*That information is passed to a function that returns a predicate which determines whether or not a value passed to it is "good enough", and filter though the list with that pred, and take the first value it okays.

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*Possibly, instead of a predicate, it returns a function which is passed the list of the pixel-points, and returns a list of tuples (x index) which indicate how good the point is with the magnitude of x, and where that point is with index.  I'd do this with both the x points and the y points. I then filter though that and find the one with the max x, and take that one to be the point which is most likely to be the one the user meant.

Are these reasonable solutions to this problem? It seems that the solution which involves confidence ratings (distance from pix-pt, perhaps) may be too processor heavy, and a bit memory heavy if I'm holding all the points in memory again. The other solution, using just the predicate, doesn't seem like it'd always be accurate.
This is a solved problem, as other graphing libraries have shown, but it's hard to find information about it other than in the source of some of these programs, and there's got to be a better way then to dig through the thousands of lines of Java to find this out.
I'm looking for better solutions, or just general pointers and advice on the ones I've offered, if possible.

A: So I'm guessing something like JFreeChart just wasn't cutting it for your app? If you haven't gone down that road yet, I'd suggest checking it out before attempting to roll your own.
Anyway, if you're looking for the nearest point to a mouse event, getting the point with the minimum Euclidean distance (if it's below some threshold) and presenting that will give the most predictable behavior for the user. The downside is that Euclidean distance is relatively slow for large data sets. You can use tricks like ignoring the square root or BSP trees to speed it up a bit. But if those optimizations are even necessary really depends on how many data points you're working with. Profile a somewhat naive solution in a typical case before going into optimization mode.

A: I think your approach is decent. This basically only requires one iteration through your data array, a little simple maths and no allocations at each step so should be very fast.
It's probably as good as you are going to get unless you start using some form of spatial partitioning scheme like a quadtree, which would only really make sense if your data array is very large.
Some Clojure code which may help:
(defn squared-distance [x y point]
  (let [dx (- x (.x point))
        dy (- y (.y point))]
     (+ (* dx dx) (* dy dy))))

(defn closest
  ([x y points]
    (let [v (first points)]
      (closest x y (rest points) (squared-distance x y v) v)))
  ([x y points bestdist best]
    (if (empty? points)
      best
      (let [v (first points)
            dist (squared-distance x y v)]
        (if (< dist bestdist)
          (recur x y (rest points) dist v)
          (recur x y (rest points) bestdist best))))))

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Alright ladies, there's less than two weeks left till Christmas so today i'm continuing on with my gift guide series with 50 gifts Under $50! I had so much fun putting this post together for you girls, as I know you've been asking for great budget-friendly present ideas. I honestly can't believe how many amazing deals I found so hope this helps you girls with whoever you're still shopping for!
1. Super cozy Lounge Pants that come in a few colors.
2. Cute message behind this Dogeared Pyramid Pendant Necklace (comes in silver too!).
4. Urban Decay's newest Naked Eyeshadow Palette with so many pretty warm colors.
5. Travel Marble Wallet Set which is so cute for travel or everyday life.
6. All about this CalPak Packing Cube Set – so helpful for traveling!
7. I lalalove her recipes and this new SkinnyTaste Cookbook would be the perfect gift.
8. Full size Drybar Set that's a $72 value for only $49 for any beauty lovers!
9. Can't believe this Marble and Wood Cheese Set is under $50.
10. Such a lux Short Chenille Robe that is sooo cozy!
11. Pretty dainty Stacking Ring Set and I love the mix of gold and silver.
12. I have a similar Gingham PJ Set that I live in – super cute for sisters, mamas or your BFF.
13. You girls know I'm all about these Faux Fur Slide Slippers, my absolute fave.
14. We love this brand in our house and this Supergoop Set is such a killer deal!
15. Black Marble iPhone Case yes please!
17. Also a great option, this Gold Rabbit Wing Corkscrew and it comes in rose gold.
18. The best red in this Mac Lip Duo makes the perf stocking stuffer.
19. Pretty pretty Marble and Gold Serving Tray for people who love to host!
20. If you know about this Capri Blue Volcano Candle then you know what's up! Haven't ever met someone who doesn't like this scent and such a pretty casing.
21. Great deal on this Fast Charging Pad!
22. Wine lovers will very much appreciate this easy Rabbit Wine Opener.
23. Beautiful little Gold Lipstick Holder for beauty girls.
24. All about this Cozy Chunky Beanie for nieces, sissy's, friends, etc!
25. Amazing deal on this Soft Long Cardigan in Heather Grey.
26. Pretty White Marble Phone Case.
27. Talk about a chic Tortoiseshell Portable Charger, lalalove!
28. Fun little selfie tool, this Rose Gold Selfie Lens is only $22.
29. Love this Luggage Tag & Passport Holder for anyone who travels, and it comes in a bunch of killer colors!
30. Best Travel Jewelry Box evaaaa.
31. I'm all about dainty jewelry and this Gold Pendant Necklace is pretty on its own or stacked with other pieces.
32. Hubby's, brothers or nephews would love this Camo Adidas Tee.
33. Could live in this Blush Cardigan!
34. Awesome deal on these Rose Quartz Coasters that come in a set of 4.
35. Kiehl's is hubby's fave and this Men's Essential Set is a $66 value!
36. Love me some Peter Thomas Roth and this Pampering Set is a crazy good deal for a mask, cleansing gel, un-wrinkle peel pads, retinol night fusion and more!
37. This Wooden Storage Box makes hiding kitchen goods or whatever way more chic.
38. Gotta love an Acrylic Picture Frame – we have a bunch of these.
39. Pretty Gold Rimmed Glassware Set of 4.
40. Fun little Electric Toothbrush that comes in several fun colors.
41. You girls know I rave about Laura Mercier and her Mini Eye Set is too good.
42. Super into tortoiseshell right now and this Kate Spade Tortoiseshell Phone Case!
43. How pretty is this Gold Tray Set?! I know I'd love to receive it!
44. The kids LOVE their Amazon Dot for helping with homework, dance parties, bedtime stories, etc.
45. LOL at this Cute Mug, it's too good! Fun gift for any woman you know.
46. Urban Decay Eye Pencil Set that's so fun for this type of year and for makeup lovers!
47. This Rose Quartz Jade Roller is life and the perf stocking stuffer.
48. Hook up any guy in your life with this Jack Black Men's Set with everything from cleanser to shave lather, SPF and more.
49. Alllll the best colors in this Urban Decay Eyeshadow Set!
Okay hope this one was helpful for you girls!! I have a more personalized Christmas Gift Guide coming up in a couple days (think teachers, neighbors and employees/bosses) so be sure to check back for that one too!


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When Krunal Pandya's childhood friend watched Kohli bat on his former ground
170dPeter Della Penna in Lauderhill
Poor form or... why was Sana Mir given the axe?
9hUmar Farooq
23hFirdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
No CAC, but BCCI advertises for new selectors
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Nisarg Chokshi (center), with his six-month-old son Aaryav are part of three generations of family watching the action in Florida Peter Della Penna
Peter Della Penna in Lauderhill
When India visit just about any venue these days, the stands predictably turn into a sea of blue. But in South Florida on Saturday, it was tinged with shades of red and white too.
Some of the more creative fans supporting India at this West Indies home affair on neutral soil paid homage to their dual heritage at the Central Broward Regional Park by sewing the Indian flag back-to-back with the stars and stripes of the USA. It was a highlight of the bond forged by the growing Indian diaspora not just in Florida but from all around the country who have driven long distances or flown in for this affair.
Among those symbolizing this new wave of fans is Nisarg Chokshi. Growing up in Baroda, Chokshi was coached in Kiran More's academy and played alongside Krunal Pandya at age-level cricket in Gujarat. But the family desire for better opportunities meant Chokshi moved to New Jersey as a 15-year-old in 2006. He stuck with cricket, and went on to captain the runner-up team in the national U-19 championship 2009, where he led future USA national team captain Muhammad Ghous.
He couldn't get picked for USA U-19 at the time because he was not eligible on the ICC residency, which required four years of residency at the time. He had only been in the country for three years, which is enough time these days. Chokshi now works as an engineer for the State of New Jersey.
Chokshi has played at the Central Broward Regional Park on many occasions in various domestic tournaments in the USA, largely to cavernous echoes in the outfield where every conversation can be heard among the players in the middle because the crowds are non-existent. You can imagine his excitement when he flew down to sit in a fifth-row seat in the east grandstand to watch his childhood friend Krunal in front of a jam-packed crowd of 13,000.
"I was just thinking this morning - this is the same pitch where I have batted, the same ground where I have played my cricket for years where Virat Kohli is going to be batting today, where the legends are going to be playing," Chokshi said. "It's just unbelievable, it's just a dream come true to see that the same exact pitch where you have scored is where the international cricketers are right now. My childhood friend, we used to be in the same academy so I'm supporting him all the way from India as well."
But this weekend is not just about Chokshi reuniting with Krunal. It's a chance for his parents and wife Apeksha residing in New Jersey to reconnect with his sister Risham and her husband Shailin, who flew 3,300 miles from Seattle. It's also the very first match for the next generation of the Chokshi clan, Nisarg and Apeksha's six-month old Aaryav.
"We also want him to make sure cricket comes first before any sport for us because his dad always played cricket," Apeksha said. "I would love to see my son playing for USA."
While there has plenty of discussion about the struggles of American administrators to reach out and connect with people beyond the South Asian and West Indian diaspora to get involved in the game, it has been no less difficult to keep both sets of core ethnic groups engaged to serve as a foundational building block to expand from. But Chokshi and his young first-generation Indian-American family show there is hope that may be changing.
After getting a taste of the action between India and West Indies on Saturday, Chokshi was excited to learn about the impending debut of ODIs on American soil between USA and Papua New Guinea next month. Though the crowds in Lauderhill to watch USA will most likely be a fraction of what is on display for the T20Is between India and West Indies, the naturalized American-citizen Chokshi said he wouldn't hesitate to come back to support USA.
"I would fly down to support my country," Chokshi said. "This is my first T20I that I'm watching in the United States. I'm probably gonna come more and more. The stadium is fantastic. This brings cricket in the limelight in the United States and it's a great boost for the country as well. This is the best sport in the world. It's history-making. This is just the beginning. USA will go big."


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Coulson's Death Sentence Is "The Real Deal"
The Good: Good acting, Moments of character, Engaging plot progression
The Bad: Suspension of disbelief issues, Light on thematic statements, Blase revelation of Deke's lineage.
The Basics: "The Real Deal" delivers episode one hundred of Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. with generally positive results!
Every now and then in a long-running television show, there comes a loose end that - when it is addressed - is so unmemorable that the viewer is more surprised by the resolution than anticipating it. On Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., the fact that Agent Coulson made a deal with Ghost Rider at the climax of the fourth season is one such loose end. That deal is addressed in "The Real Deal" and when it comes up to explain Coulson's ticking clock for him impending death, it is something of an "oh yeah . . . I vaguely remember that" type moment.
"The Real Deal" picks up right after "All The Comforts Of Home" (reviewed here!) and it is virtually impossible to discuss the new episode without some references to that one. After all, "All The Comforts Of Home" saw the introduction of the powerful new villain, Ruby, who was working for General Hale. Ruby mutilated Yo-Yo Rodriguez and given that the special effects budget for Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. could not accommodate Coulson missing a hand, one has to figure that Rodriguez is about to get a set of bionic arms or time will be reset to a point before the attack in the season's resolution. And Deke ended up in the past with the Agents as well.
A drone explores the area in which the Kree beacon exploded and finds a dimensional rip there. Fitz theorizes that the end of the world may have already begun in the basement of the Lighthouse. In the medical bay, Simmons treats Rodriguez - who is experiencing phantom pain in her severed limbs - when Mack visits. Rodriguez encourages Mack to stay and fight with her. Daisy Johnson and Deke explore the stockpile in the basement of the Lighthouse, when a Kree warrior attacks them. When Johnson shoots the Kree, he disappears. Fitz theorizes that the destruction of the three monoliths (by the beacon exploding) has created an opening to a fear dimension and that everyone's fears are manifesting in the basement of the Lighthouse.
Fitz believes that the tear can be fixed with gravitonium from Deke's belt buckle, but he believes that the person who carries the device into the basement might get lost within another dimension. Amid protestations, Coulson volunteers, but then collapses. Coulson's collapse provides an opportunity for Simmons to scan him and she finds that his injuries from being killed by Loki are now entirely necrotic and the dead tissue is spreading. After making peace with Johnson, May and Fitz, Coulson takes the device Fitz created and heads toward the rift to attempt to seal it. On the way down, Coulson encounters his nagging fear of his own existence.
"The Real Deal" sets up an interesting potential future for Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.. The series was easily-accepted by fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe because of the leadership of Agent Phil Coulson, resurrected for the show with surprisingly little initial fanfare. Phil Colson has been the character who has spent the most time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The idea that Phil Coulson might actually die in a permanent way and have to turn leadership of his fledgling S.H.I.E.L.D. cell over to someone else is an intriguing possibility. "The Real Deal" sets the S.H.I.E.L.D. cell up to follow Johnson, instead of May, which is an odd choice given how erratic Johnson's tenure with S.H.I.E.L.D. has been and how May has been more consistently loyal to Coulson and S.H.I.E.L.D.
Coulson has had a number of heroic moments in Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. and "The Real Deal" is set up to make viewers believe that this is Coulson's blaze of glory. As Coulson descends toward the rift and encounters his fears - manifested in the form of Mike Peterson - he has to confront his own mortality. The Fear Peterson makes an argument about the lack of reality of Coulson's life is impossible to even consider given the sheer number of scenes in Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. that run entirely independently of Coulson. Moreover, for viewers to accept even for a second that Fear Peterson's argument is real, they have to deny entirely that the S.H.I.E.L.D. team participated in events tangential to the blockbusters that a dying Coulson could never have known.
That said, Clark Gregg gives a good performance in "The Real Deal." As Coulson accepts various aspects of his life and considers the fears he has, Gregg gives a wonderful performance with great facial expressions for some of the more subtle moments of the episode.
J. August Richards returns for a delightful pair of sequences as both the Fear-embodiment of Mike Peterson for Coulson and as Deathlok for that character's timely return. Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge have their usual wonderful on-screen chemistry for the episode's climactic scene.
Technical issues aside - seriously, suspension of disbelief for the Fear Peterson's dialog is stretched far too thin given the volume of pieces of Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. that have nothing to do with Coulson - "The Real Deal" does a decent job of creating a compelling problem, tying up a loose end and making for a smart resolution to that problem. In the process, though, the episode dumbs down explaining exactly who Deke is. Deke makes a comment that subtly tells viewers exactly who he is, but then, like Mystique's eyes flashing in the Senator's eyes at the climax of X-Men, "The Real Deal" makes the insinuation stupidly literal with a scene featuring Hale and one of her staff.
That said, the one hundredth episode of Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a solid series of cameos from the disparate eras of the show and climaxes with an event that could have come about a hundred episodes sooner and still thrilled fans!
For other elements of the MCU, please check out my Marvel Cinematic Universe Review Index Page for a comprehensive listing!
Posted by W.L. Swarts at 11:18 PM
Labels: Clark Gregg, Episode Review, Kevin Tancharoen, Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., Television Review
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