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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Pizza Ovens
Pizza ovens are amazing. There's no better food to enjoy with friends, family, or just between you and the dog. And there's no better way to make one than with your own hands, cooked in your own oven, and enjoyed in your own garden.
An outdoor pizza oven lets you throw such amazing unique pizza parties that are guaranteed to go down a storm. Everyone from the extended family to the esteemed guests of little Jimmy's 9-year birthday party. Everyone loves pizza, and everyone especially loves someone who can make them pizza!
However, when it comes to pizza ovens, there's a whole world of options out there! It really took me by surprise. When I first started looking into pizza ovens, I didn't realize there's a whole pizza-oven world out there with libraries of information.
That's why I wrote this guide.
For you, and for my own understanding, I've tried to put together everything a beginner needs to know about pizza ovens. The different styles, heat sources, materials, buying and building options – it's all here.
Everyone deserves the love and joy of making piping hot, deliciously cheesy, crispy, fresh pizza at home – just the way they like it. I hope this guide brings you a little closer to achieving one of life's finest luxuries in your own home.
Here's the breakdown of the contents for this article. Click on any link to jump right to it.
Now, without further ado, let's get into it!
Unless you are a pizza, the answer is yes, I can live without you. – Bill Murray
What is an Outdoor Pizza Oven?
Outdoor pizza ovens are specialized ovens made to cook at extremely high temperatures. They come in a variety of different types and sizes. The classic pizza oven is made of brick and heated using a wood-fire placed inside the oven. However, since these can take quite a while to prepare, heat, and manage – some people prefer to use a gas flame source instead.
Alternatively, portable pizza ovens are taking off as a cheaper way to have amazing pizza at home. These are much smaller, but can still reach crazy-high temperatures and cook pizza in under a minute. Typically gas-fueled, there are now even models which use wood pellets to recreate that smoky wood flavor.
How do Pizza Ovens Work?
What's so special about a pizza oven? It's that everything it's built with is there to retain heat. Why? Because it's not the fire that cooks your delicious pizza, it's the oven! Although pizza ovens are first heated by a wood or glass flame, the base and dome use bricks, tiles, and insulating layers to trap in all of that heat. That's why pizza ovens can reach temperatures well over 800oF (425oC).
Once the oven is fully heated, that's when we can start cooking some amazing pizza. But that process can a while. Sometimes hours! That's because we're heating a huge amount of material – often more than half a ton of weight. Once the pizza oven is heated it can stay hot for days! Here's what John said from pizza making forums:
"What I particularly like is that with the door on, the oven stays hot for five days, and it takes zero additional heat up time to cook whole chickens, multiple pulled pork shoulders, pot roast, turkey, lasagna, etc." Source: Pizza making forum.
What's especially important is the base of the oven. It's made of tiles which, when fully heated, really cook the pizza dough and gives you that fights-you-back kind of base. All of this heat in the dome and base are what allows us to cook a pizza in under 2 minutes.
Here's a fantastic video by the Melbourne Fire Brick Company. Ben the owner is describing exactly how a wood-fired pizza oven works:
How is a Pizza Oven Made?
Pizza ovens are constructed from a bunch of different materials – all chosen to absorb huge amounts of heat. The warmth from the gas or wood fire is mostly held by bricks in the dome of the oven and on the tiled floor. The heat held by these are what really cook your pizza. Outside of the bricks are layers made to trap the heat – fibre insulation and perlite around the dome, with a slab and calcium silicate board beneath the tiled floor. The diagram below is a cross-section through a standard wood-fired pizza oven.
Cross-section of a standard pizza oven. The fire brick dome and tile floor are what really cook your pizza. Source.
To see the construction process, check out this amazing time-lapse of a full build. The steps they follow are: Set up sub-floor insulation (calcium silicate board), set up sub-floor castable heat bank (castable slab), install the floor tiles, construct the brick dome, opening, entry arch, and flume. Install the fibre blanket insulation, reinforce with mesh, then cast the render layer.
Made and recorded by the same guys from Melbourne.
There's no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box in your lap. – Kevin James
Wood-Fired vs Gas Pizza Ovens
One big question anyone looking to buy a full-sized pizza oven faces is whether to go for wood or gas fueled oven. The bottom line is that neither oven type is better. They each have their own advantages, and they're each better for different uses.
Let's look at wood first.
A wood-fired pizza oven is one of the most authentic and rustic cooking experiences you can ever have. Many people find the process of preparing, lighting, and working with the wood can be harmonious and a joyful part of the others. For others, it's an annoying side effect of having a wood-fired oven! I'm sure you immediately know which camp you're in.
What the pizza perfectionists will tell you is that wood-fired ovens give you the best flavor. And they'd be totally right. There's nothing that can replace that slightly smoked, slightly charred edge that gives a pizza that extra bite. These types of ovens also unlock the many types of wood you can use. Not only hardwoods – but also fruitwoods like apple and hickory really bolster the number of flavors you can produce.
However, all this comes at a price. You need to have a supply of good firewood. Not just any firewood, good firewood! That means plenty of close-to-dry hardwood. If these are difficult to find things will get a bit annoying whenever you need more. If you've got an easy source, though? No problem.
The other downside to a wood fire is that it generally does need more work and attention. It needs you to look after it. In this way, cooking with wood is a bit more like an art form. There's a lot of variability and quirks you'll slowly get to know over time.
Gas, on the other hand, is for those who love reliability and simplicity.
Gas ovens heat up quicker – taking only 30 minutes instead of 1-2 hours like wood (not to mention gathering and preparing the firewood). They're also much simpler to manage: just set it and forget it. There's no management or restocking needed.
This reliability means gas is a better option if you want to use the oven for other foods. While roasts are a great option in a cooling wood oven, something like bread needs a more precise and steady heat.
A gas oven is also generally cheaper – something your budget will thank you for.
To sum it up, each type has advantages. Wood is for the authentics, the pizza purists – those who want to be more involved with the cooking process and savor the extra flavor. Chefs who prefer reliability, simplicity, and the advantages of a more precise temperature will prefer a gas oven – especially if a source of good firewood isn't easily available.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six. – Yogi Berra
Types of Outdoor Pizza Oven & Recommendations
As you have may have guessed, there's a bunch of different types of pizza ovens. Let's walk through them together, and go through why each of these are worth considering.
Think of yourself as a judge on a talent show, and I'll present each 'contestant' to you!
Full-Sized Pizza Ovens
Our first pizza-producing talent is the traditional full-sized oven. By a 'full-sized' oven, I mean any large oven that's built out of real construction material (i.e. brick) and won't ever really be moved. These can range from smaller iconic ovens like in the videos above, all the way to large built-in ovens that are part of a house design.
The huge stand-out advantage of a full-sized oven is the amazing authenticity of it. There's nothing purer than a full-sized pizza oven, heated by flame and cooking rustic pizzas within 90 seconds. It's as real a pizza making experience as you can get. There are few other foods that have more joy in their preparation than working with a full pizza oven.
While they are expensive, these ovens will stick around for years. What's often overlooked is that a unique thing like an outdoor pizza oven can actually return more than you pay for it in value to your home.
They do take a bit of effort. Construction, time to heat up, and learning to master a wood fire take time. But the rewards of flavor and authenticity are just incredible.
Lastly, they're just so amazing for your friends and family. There ain't no party like a pizza party. Whether it's your friends for pizza and wine, or the kids' birthday parties – they make for legendary times. People will always be asking you when the next one's going to be!
Full-sized ovens are no small thing. To get your own, there are two ways to do it.
We've got a wood-burning pizza oven in the garden – a luxury, I know, but it's one of the best investments I've ever made. – Gwyneth Paltrow
Pre-Built / Pre-Cast Pizza Oven
The first are pre-built ovens. These are constructed by professionals off-site, who then deliver it to your home and get it set up for you. This is the more expensive option, but it's also a huge time and stress saver. It's also possible to bring these ovens with you if you move.
If you'd like a recommendation for pre-built, there are plenty of big players. In my opinion, the best pre-built pizza ovens are by FornoBravo. They have the widest range, and are a leader in the USA market. Check out their range of pre-built brick ovens here.
Modular / Pre-Cut Pizza Oven
If you're happy to dabble with some DIY, modular pizza ovens are also a great option. These ovens are delivered to you in parts, and it's up to you to construct them. Don't worry – you don't need to be an advanced handyman to get this done. With a bit of elbow grease and determination, anyone can do it!
Since this is no small task, it's massively important to have great instruction material, simple layout, and great customer support. In my opinion, the team that provides the best modular pizza oven kits are the guys over at Flamesmith. In a market that has always been a bit old-school their video tutorials are second to none. They've seriously changed the game in terms of helpful material and amazing customer support. This is the team you want to have your back when you're building a pizza oven. Check out their precut brick oven kits here – including a summary guide in beautiful pictures. If you want an even simpler option, they also do a smaller version with a pre-cast dome here. I really can't recommend them enough!
Portable Pizza Ovens
Our next contestant are smaller, lighter ovens that you can take just about anywhere. Portable ovens strive to give you the delicious amazing-ness of home-cooked pizza without the cost and commitment of a full-sized oven. Though they're not that light-weight! Most weigh over 50lbs – it's not easy to trap enough heat to hit over 700F.
These ovens are typically metal and gas-powered, though more modern wood-fire equivalents are cropping up. In some cases, they'll use wooden pellets to achieve a wood-fired style of flavor.
Portable pizza ovens are fantastic as a (much) cheaper alternative. They're incredibly easy and simple to use, while still working great. They're not as authentic or have the 'wow!' factor of a full oven, but no-one's ever going to turn their nose up at a home-cooked pizza!
One thing to bear in mind is that they typically only do one pizza at a time; they're a bit slower. No problem if you're only cooking for close family, but if you've got a ton of guests they'll need to be patient!
If you'd like a recommendation, I believe that Ooni are one of the best producers of portable pizza ovens on the market today.
They launched the world's first pellet based wood-fired oven, and are a frontrunner in portable pizza ovens in general. Their designs are modern, minimalistic – but functional. They can even go to over 900F (500C)! They began as a simple Kickstarter, and are now a worldwide company.
Check out their gas portable oven here (pictured above), and the world's first pellet portable oven here.
BBQ Pizza Oven
Have a BBQ, or a gas range? Want delicious home-made pizza? Don't want to spend a lot of money?
BAM. It's the Bakerstone Pizza Stove.
Bakerstone originally started out as a crowdfunded kick-starter project; now they're a full-grown company. That says almost everything you need to know about them. Built on a great idea, backed by thousands, now with a working product that's properly manufactured. All for a great price.
This small oven sits on your gas grill and concentrates the heat within its base. At the same time, it also focuses the heat on the roof of the little oven. This mimics the base + dome heat of a full pizza oven, and can internally go up to 800F!
It's a fantastic device at a fraction of the cost of a full-sized oven. It's got similar limitations (small size, not as authentic, tricky to work with) to the normal portable ovens above. But with a 3-year protection plan available for just over $20, it's definitely worth a go.
Or if you'd prefer a version that sits on your gas range, it's here.
Pizza Stone
When all else fails, we always have pizza stones.
Since conventional ovens can't get high enough heat to properly cook pizza, these stones help us out. They absorb a ton of heat – once ready, they help cook a pizza much quicker and with higher heat. It also stays extremely hot to help prevent so much heat loss when you open the door to put in a room-temperature pizza. For best results, always place them on the bottom rack to be closest to the heating element.
There's not much to them – and they're nowhere near as good as a pizza oven. We simply can't get the heat we need. But they're a reliable back-up solution.
If you're after one, two recommendations are this one for a good all-rounder, or this one if you want one of the best there is. (Both links to go to the stones on Amazon).
How Much is an Outdoor Pizza Oven?
There's a wide range of pizza ovens – each with their own price point ranges. In general, for a full-sized brick pizza oven, you're looking at $2,000 for small premade models all the way to around $8,000 for larger premade. Pre-builts are more expensive than those who come in parts. If you're happy to put modular pieces together yourself, the price range is more within $1,500 to $5,000.
When it comes to portable pizza ovens, these are more within $150 to $800 – depending on the model. Then the old school pizza stones – expect to pay between $30 and $120. (The quality does vary a lot depending on the price).
Pizza is like the entire food pyramid. – Madeline Oles
How to cook using a Pizza Oven
I dared to include this section knowing that there are pizza purists out there who'd have my neck if I say anything wrong here! However, I just wanted to walk you through some basic tips I've picked up while putting together this guide.
Most relate to wood-fired ovens, since these are the ones with such intricacy and variability.
General Oven Tips
- First, always start your oven early. For wood-fire that's 2-3 hours, for gas maybe 30 minutes – 1 hour.
- Check the temperature before you cook. You want the dome to be completely white with all of the previous ash/carbon burned off.
- If you're going for a traditional Neapolitan pizza, make sure you've got flame in the oven. A pizza will still cook with no flame, but the lack of extra heat on the top changes the process. It takes longer, and the top will be less charred/crispy.
- Make sure your dough is well floured. The traditional way to have a container of flour and actually 'dip' the dough ball in there.
- If the pizza is getting charred too quickly (more likely on your first pizza), hold the peel between the pizza and the fire to help it out.
- When cooking – don't move the pizza from the spot you placed it on. The base of the oven is extremely, extremely hot. When you place a pizza, that spot cools down slightly. That's a good thing. When you need to rotate the pizza, keep it in that same spot. If you place it anywhere else, the base will burn in seconds.
- That being said, if you check the base and find it's not cooked as much as you like, quickly move the pizza to a different stop for a few seconds. Then take it out. Those few seconds will give you a huge increase on the charring of the base.
- Lastly, for extra char on the top, get the pizza onto the peel and hold it up near the dome. This extra exposure will give your cheese and toppings that extra bit of fire-kissed attention.
Wood-Specific Tips
- If wood, use proper, dense hardwood. White oak is great for a clean and neutral burn.
- When adding new wood, let it sit elsewhere in the oven before you add it to the flame. This allows it to heat up and dry out with less smoke than adding it straight on.
- Never leave the ashes under the wood – it needs to breathe. Move them aside from the main wood pieces, or remove them altogether.
- Never just throw wood in like it's a campfire. Use a tool to place it properly. Having it drag along the floor risks cooking pizza on top of burnt wood.
There's plenty of videos on YouTube for wood-fired ovens – here's a quirky one I like. The chef is Jamie Oliver – he's (very) British with a flair for presentation. It shows the process of preparing and cooking a pizza with a wood-fired oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pizza oven need a chimney?
A chimney is an essential part of a wood-fired pizza oven to vent out the smoke, ash, and exceedingly hot air from inside the oven. Without it, a constant stream of smoke could be billowing out of the front of the oven, not to mention ruining the pizza! Having a vent for the hot air also means cool air is pulled in at the front, allowing good air convection. Some portable pizza ovens function without chimneys because they use gas, which produces a much cleaner burn.
How hot does a pizza oven get?
The temperature inside a pizza can range from anywhere between 400F(205C) all the way to 900F(480C). The sweet spot is typically between 650-750F (340-400C) which results in a quick, crisp, fully cooked pizza. The best temperature changes based on the oven, the dough, the sauce, and the pizza toppings. Thin Neapolitan styles want high temperatures and quick cooking time. Thicker pizzas with heavier cheese/sauce need a longer time to cook, so a lower temperature prevents burning.
Why does a pizza oven need to be so hot?
Although some pizzas will only take 90 seconds in a hot pizza oven, this heat is crucial for a perfect pizza. It's all a balancing act. The high heat makes the water inside the dough evaporate quickly – puffing up the dough and cause those delicious dough bubbles. At the same time, the cheese on the top of the pizza needs to be exposed to heat long enough to melt fully. No-one wants cold blobs of unmelted cheese. The tiled base of the oven needs the heat to still cook the pizza base after the colder dough is placed on it. Finally, such high heat produces beautiful black charring which adds so much crispness and flavor to a cooked pizza.
I just want to be in my sweats, walk my dog, watch TV and eat pizza. – America Ferrera
Can you use a BBQ as a pizza oven?
A barbecue can't normally function as a pizza oven – it doesn't reach the required temperatures to properly cook pizza. However, you can turn a BBQ into a pizza oven using some special tools. The BakerStone Pizza Oven Box sits inside a grill (or on top of a gas range) and focuses the heat inside the box. Even if the barbecue is only at 400F, the pizza box can bring this all the way up to over 800F. It's a great way to harness a gas heat source you already have, and create home-made pizzas for a low price.
How long does it take to heat a pizza oven?
The time to prepare a pizza oven depends on the heat source. A gas-powered oven heats up much more quickly – some only needing around 30-40 minutes to be ready to go. On the other hand, a wood-fired oven will take a few hours to heat up. Not only does it take longer from a wood fire, but you also need to spend the time preparing, lighting, and re-stocking wood.
How long does it take to cook a pizza in an outdoor pizza oven?
Typically, a fully heated pizza oven can cook a pizza anywhere between 90 seconds to 3/4 minutes. This depends on the temperature of the oven, the thickness of the pizza, the type of dough, and the toppings (ie heavy on the cheese or sauce needs longer).
What else can you cook in a pizza oven?
Pizza ovens can be used to cook a huge variety of other delicious food. A pizza oven is still an oven! The most common secondary use for a pizza oven is in bread making – the high heat and air convection are perfect for this. Once fully heated, a good oven will stay hot for days, meaning it can be used for other fun meals after a big pizza party. Many people love to do authentic roasts (ie lamb or pork) with a big deep baking pan, or even use burning embers to get the oven to act as a smoker.
You can't make everyone happy.
You're not a pizza.
What wood do you use in a pizza oven?
The best type of wood for pizza ovens are harder woods. These provide better heat, last longer (they are up to 3x heavier than soft woods), and an overall better flavor. Common favorites are oak, maple, ash, beech, and birch. Oak is typically the most common and easiest to find/use. Flavorful woods can also be used by oven veterans to experiment with new flavors – like hickory, cherry, or apple.
Is wood or metal pizza peel better?
In a roasting hot pizza oven, it's generally better to stick to using metal pizza peels. Metal is just a better alternative for working with heat, and wood has the risk of drying out – or even leaving a splinter in your pizza! Wooden handles with a metal peel are absolutely fine. However, be sure to occasionally wet them or coat them with oil in order to avoid them losing moisture and drying out.
Pizza: 73% delicious. And also 27% delicious.
Pizza ovens are a fantastic thing to have in your garden. Not only do they let you create the most delicious home-made pizzas, but also to throw such unique parties with friends and families. They are truly something that never gets old, and never fail to provide a great time.
With so many options out there, it can be a little confusing to figure out exactly what's the best one for you. Or even how they work! I hope this guide has helped cleared things up for you – and brought you closer to being able to make your own pies at home.
Because everyone deserves amazing pizza – especially someone as lovely as you. I hope you'll be enjoying some delicious home-made creations with friends soon!
Have a great day 🙂


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Currently, this image is making its rounds on the Internet. While some are baffled by this question, I am not. I believe that, if dogs wore pants, they would wear them like the second dog in the picture, over their butt and hind legs. I believe this is the way dogs would wear pants for two reasons.
1) It corresponds to how dogs wear shirts/sweaters.
When people currently dress their dogs up, they put them in sweaters or shirts that cover the front half of the dog's body, like this. If the dog wore pants with this sweater, they would be worn on the back half of the body (the part not covered by the sweater).
2) It corresponds to how we wear pants.
We wear pants on the lower half of our body, covering our butt/groin and our legs (our lower limbs). If dogs wore pants, it seems as though they would also wear them on the lower half of their body, covering their butt and their back legs (their lower limbs).
Things that could change my view:
Why it would be better for them to wear them like the first dog in the picture.
Why wearing them like the second dog would be impractical (the cons of wearing them like the second dog).


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USA Grand Prix 18 November 2012
What a stunning, opulent track the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi is….often called the 'safest track', and once described by Mark Webber as "a car park" it finished as probably the most thrilling race of the season.
Starting with Qualifying, Vettel qualified in 3rd place, but due to the amount of fuel left in his tank at the end, he was penalised and had to start the race at the back of the grid. Red Bull, however, through some clever tactics, decided to start him from the pit lane. Hamilton qualified in pole and started the race very strongly, even managing to pull ahead after the first deployment of the safety car during laps 9 through to 14. Unfortunately the McLaren lost power and he was forced to retire on lap 20.
A slight collision at the first corner forced Hulkenberg to retire his Force India, and Di Resta and Grosjean to make early pit stops. During lap 7 Rosberg spectacularly flew over Karhikeyan when the HRT slowed suddenly with hydraulic problems, leading to the safety car coming out. Both drivers were unharmed. While behind the safety car for the first time Vettel had a brush with Senna and also hit a board at the side of the track forcing him to make an early pit stop for a new nose, and leaving him at the back end of the pack again.
Webber, who lost position during the race was trying to overtake Maldonado when he lost control, spun and lost place to Button, Massa and Perez. Whilst trying to regain position he then almost collided with Massa, forcing the Ferrari to spin and lose out. When Perez tried to pass Di Resta and Grosjean he hit the Lotus and left Webber with no-where to go, except off the track. The safety car came out for a second time while the Red Bull and Lotus cars were removed. Perez received a Stop/Go penalty.
While all this was going on up front, Vettel steadily made his way forward, took a late pit stop behind the 2nd safety car and came out in fourth place. On new, fresh tyres, he flew around the track, got fastest lap and over took Button to finish the race in an astonishing 3rd place.
After Hamilton's retirement Raikkonen found himself in first place and managed to take the Victory, despite being hounded by Alonso who finished less than 1 second behind the race leader.
Now, onto the new track that is, Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas. None of the drivers have been on this track prior to practice 1 on Friday, and only a handful of drivers have the benefit of the simulator, giving them a slight feel for the layout of the track. Obviously this, in no way, gives them any advantage because they have no idea of track temperature, tyre degradation, how the car handles the steep incline going into turn 1, or the high/low speed corners and kerb heights and locations.
As this is a brand new track I cannot really predict a pole, winner or fastest lap. The teams and drivers will spend a long time practicing pit lane entry and exit because this is vital during the race and is a massive part of the strategies employed by the constructors. Having seen the track during first practice it is going to be an exciting race, the track is awesome, the turns tricky, especially the flat left to rights between turns 3 – 10. The start of the race will be a challenge to all the drivers, and I'm convinced that starting in P2 may be more beneficial on entering the first turn on the inside line. I believe the Red Bulls' have an advantage in that their cars are more suited to this type of circuit, but the fight is on. Alonso is going to put up a huge fight, Hamilton is going to want to leave McLaren on a high, Raikkonen has had his first win of the season, Webber will want to better his disastrous last race, and then there are the Force India's, Torro Rosso and Williams cars, all the drivers are new to this track, it could be anybody's race.
I hope this, the penultimate race of the season, gives the drivers, constructors and us the spectators a truly enjoyable experience, and place F1 firmly back on the US map.


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- ABS-CBN named one of the "Best Companies to work for in Asia" by HR Asia
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The bright and sunny day at the little but picturesque village of Shantigram became all the more delightful for Ramcharan and his team. At the end of the final rehearsals, they all heaved a sigh of relief. Now they were convinced that their puppet show would indeed turn out to be a success.
Ramcharan's troupe has been working day in and day out to tell an important story from their old folklore. It was the saga of valour of their ancestors that they were eager to show to the people of today's generation. Abundant wealth and hard work had been put in. But they were sure it will all be worth.
But a rude twist awaited them just a week before their first performance. It came in the form of a team of blood-hungry goons who vowed to make sure the act will never take place. Led by Rankesh, they were infamous for their hooligan methods against those who they felt insulted their culture, tradition, pride and what not. In fact, they don't even show qualms in killing their 'enemies.'
Rankesh and his pals just assumed that Ramcharan's team has distorted history in their performance and portrayed their ancestors in 'bad light.' The artists tried explaining that they haven't shown anything of that sort. But Rankesh was adamant. He just won't let the performance happen.
At night, Ramcharan and his group members went to the village Sarpanch. He and his team were chosen unanimously by the villagers few years back as they expected terrific governance from them. This is what they had promised when they were selected and had even proven it through some of their welfare works.
The Sarpanch couldn't meet them as he was occupied with something. But he sent a message through his second in command that everything will be taken care of. Ramcharan and others heaved a sigh of relief. That night they slept peacefully after days. Two days to go for the performance now.
Next morning, while they were just about to reach the area of rehearsals, where the stage was already built, they could see Rankesh and his men were already present. They were standing few steps besides the stage brandishing an array of weapons and a smirk on their faces. Ramcharan and the rest could feel their mouths drying up. Will they be the next victims?
Just like clouds suddenly dispersing making way for the sun, the artists saw Sarpanch's best men charging to the area where the goons stood. What brought Ramcharan and others more confidence was the fact that they too were carrying a wide range of weapons.
The axes, bamboos and spears did a lot of work as the Sarpanch's men attacked in full force and enthusiasm. However, despite such brutal use of force by Sarpanch's comrades, Rankesh and his men didn't even get a scratch.
Seconds later, standing opposite each other, both the parties had a hearty laugh as the stage remained demolished besides them.
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As part of Hockeyland Canada's season preview, each division will be examined to identify players to pick and players to avoid. The Atlantic Division will be covered with a mix of North East and South East teams. A few Canadian teams to go along with some Cup contenders, and you have a new look division.
Boston Bruins
The Elite Suite – Tuukka Rask proves that patience pays off. After biding his time behind the now resurrected Tim Thomas, Tuukka is fresh off an elite shortened season and extended playoff run. With arguably a better team in front of him, Tuukka will finally eclipse the 30 win mark, maybe 40, and is in contention for the Vezina trophy.
Dependable Joe – Blessed with fantastic depth, the Bruins cupboard is stocked full with Dependable Joes. It starts with the captain, Zdeno Chara, who is a lock for 10 goals, 40 points, +20, 80 PIMs, and dragon wrestling year after year. Milan Lucic is the biggest, meanest, strongest power forward in the game who is an intriguing candidate for the Canadian Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team. Given the added motivation, Lucic should register a 30 goal, 60 point season. If the regular season could get David Krejci's juices flowing like the playoffs do, then we may have a point-a-game player on our hands. Loui Eriksson's slides in on the top line with his 70 point ways, and expect him to raise his linemate's game as he is simply a better player than Nathan Horton. Brad Marchand is the most skilled pest in the game today, 30 goals seem right within reach for this young man. In a land where centers grow in cribs, Patrice Bergeron wouldn't strike you as a strong candidate for Team Canada based on points. Expect a modest 50 – 60 points in the regular season, and then see the heart of a lion tear through Sochi, you'll understand why he is a lock for the best team in the world.
Risky Plays – Torey Krug may have caught your eye in the playoffs, and while his AHL numbers are strong, the hype may exceed reality. He is stuck behind Chara and Hamilton for power play duties, and a player of his size may have a hard time staying in the big leagues.
Sleeper Seeker – Jarome Iginla is a notoriously slow starter, and never had to adjust to a new team until last year. You can see how the cards were stacked against him in his final year with Calgary. Lets not forget that this guy put up 30 or more goals from 2000 to 2011, Iggy is the same great hockey player and will be a bargain on draft day. Dougie Hamilton comes from a long line of great Canadian defenseman, one day he will show that he can hang with the Subbans, Pietrangelos, and Doughtys of the world. With the complete package and playoff experience under his belt, Dougie will give the Bruins faithful another reason to chant "Thank You Kessel".
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – Technically too old to be considered a rookie, Carl Soderberg brings 31 goals from Linkopings HC to his first season in the NHL. He may give sneaky good value from the third line on this balanced and productive team.
Keep Eyes Peeled – Joe Morrow is a highly thought of top prospect, how else would he get traded so many times in just several months, think about it.
Buffalo Sabres
The Elite Suite – Outside of Ryan Miller's 2009-10 season, the Sabres elite suite has been empty ever since Dominik Hasek was rolling around in it. Everyone's a long shot to achieve elite status on this team, but one of their young players may bust in the next few years.
Dependable Joe – Thomas Vanek will be under constant trade speculation in Buffalo, but the motivation of a new contract may bring out the best in the Austrian born marksmen. Many may expect an 80 point season from Vanek without considering his lack of consistency and supporting cast. You'll get 35 goals and 70 points from Vanek, with his centerman Cody Hodgson having a breakout year with 60 plus points. Second line C duties fall to Tyler Ennis who is consistent enough to register 55 points. Another former Vancouver Canuck, Christian Ehrhoff gets $4 million in exchange for 40 points every year for 10 years in Buffalo.
Risky Plays – Point production trending down for a young player like Tyler Myers is not inspiring faith among poolies. Grab him in pools this year and master the art of holding your breath waiting for this guy to turn it around. Another Sabre who turned one good season and a trigger happy owner into a terrible contract, Ville Leino should not be counted on for those with visions of a championship. Drew Stafford's game took a hit last year, and when you're starting with a player whose ceiling is 50 points, then there isn't much to get excited about.
Sleeper Seeker – Can two goalies on the same team be considered sleepers? The answer is yes when you consider Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth. A key to this is a mid-season trade of the once franchise player. If Miller ends up under say Patrick Roy's wing in Colorado, then he could be on a team with the most offense ever in his career and a chance for more wins. Jhonas will take over Buffalo's crease, it's just a matter of when.
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – Registered under one of the coolest names in hockey, Zemgus Girgensons is a hulking Latvian centre who has AHL experience and has put up points in the preseason. His size and skill will be hard to keep out of the top 6 on a rebuilding team.
Keep Eyes Peeled – After a largely unsuccessful first season, Mikhail Grigorenko may regain the scoring touch he had in junior and you're going to want to know about it when he does.
Detroit Red Wings
The Elite Suite – Pavel Datsyuk is a nasty man who waves his stick in magical ways. The best all around Russian hockey player on planet Earth, if this guy isn't elite then we must be on Mars. Now preying on the Eastern Conference, the Datsyukian one will victimize defenseman and goalies alike. Henrik Zetterberg is a silent leader, who consistently puts up near point-a-game numbers. With the arrival of Stephen Weiss, these two will be reunited on the top line and tend to go laser blaster on the opposition when that happens. A top 10 finish in scoring is plausible when these guys are together.
Dependable Joe – Like many Wings goalies before him, Jimmy Howard is often under appreciated. A look at the numbers may blind you for all the bling, but an inability to take the Wings to the promised land will always hang over his head. He should be safe for now, so you are going to get great numbers and 35 or more wins. Niklas Kronwall sometimes gets mistaken for Nicklas with a C, but he has only ever shown himself to be a 40 point man, and not the fantasy royalty that is Nicklas Lidstrom. Daniel Alfredsson is going to show everyone in Ottawa that he is still a top end player in this league, and that they should have showered him with the appreciation of dollar bills.
Risky Plays – The man they call the mule is a breed of towering strength and deadly shooting rarely seen in one man. The playoffs are where Johan Franzen brings it, and with increasing age, an injury history, and less potential time with the big boys, he will have a hard time putting up career high type numbers this year.
Sleeper Seeker – Stephen Weiss has done what he can in Florida, and with Detroit being on the opposite end of the spectrum, a modest boost to a career high of 70 points wouldn't be surprising. A hockey program that has elite talent and a professional standard, Weiss is in the best environment of his career.
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – Gustav Nyquist and Tomas Tatar are on the slowest prospect assembly line in the league. These two could burn up the NHL this year, or be stuck in the minors on a 2 year sentence, only Wings management knows.
Keep Eyes Peeled – Further down the pipeline, Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm are on the verge of breaking out of their 3rd-4th line 5 year sentence just like Valtteri Filppula before them.
Florida Panthers
The Elite Suite – A man named Pavel once scored 58 and 59 goals in back to back seasons. If you're looking for elite players in Miami, you got the wrong sport.
Dependable Joe – Brian Campbell is alone on an island of consistent point production. GM Dale Tallon's designated power play point man will be in the middle of puck movement all over the ice. He'll get 50 points and threaten to top 20 power play assists for the fourth time in his career.
Risky Plays – Jacob Markstrom is an intimidating presence in the net as his massive frame covers the bulk of the net. Although he is a blue chipper, he only has 31 career games under his belt and with Tim Thomas looming, this may not be the year he delivers on all that potential. Tomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg are mid level players with a 55 point ceiling and a big hulking sack of injury concerns. Always intended to be a bridge to the future, the kids are starting to cross into the big leagues.
Sleeper Seeker – The first hope of an elite hockey player since the Russian Rocket, Jonathan Huberdeau's mind thinks goals. Sublime hands and a willingness to get into the scoring areas will lead to a 30 goal, 60 point season. Tim Thomas has found peace and serenity in his life, and is ready to continue his improbable career. A return to Vezina form and leading the Panthers back to the playoffs, could Thomas do it? As a late round pick, its a lottery ticket that could turn into winning numbers.
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – Aleksander Barkov is a rare 18 year old who registered 48 points in 53 games for Tappara Tampere in Finland. Teenagers don't get the big minutes needed to put up points in these European Men's leagues unless they are special players. Slated to man the top line for a decade to come, Sasha will make Panthers faithful (if they exist) forget that they passed up on Seth Jones. Nick Bjugstad is a sizable 6 foot 6 inches high, and delivers lethal wrist shots learned from his Uncle's hockey school. A two time 20 goal scorer in College, he figures to be a big piece in the top 6.
Keep Eyes Peeled – Vincent Trocheck is starting out in the AHL, but his OHL leading 109 points last season suggest he could make the jump at some point. Shawn Matthias is looking to carry a hot finish last year into the new season with first line duties up for grabs. Erik Gudbranson has never been known for his offense, but don't ignore his preseason production. If it continues, the former 3rd overall pick with a booming shot could develop into a point producer.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Elite Suite – Steven Stamkos is a perennial threat to score 50 goals and continues to add new elements to his game. The addition of Jonathan Drouin will be enough to put him over the top as he one-times his way to the 100 point club. Martin St. Louis should be honored not only as an all time NHL great, but also as an all time fantasy great. Every year he plays a full year and records between point per game and scoring title, what more can you ask for?
Dependable Joe – Teddy Purcell is an underrated player because no one notices him behind Stamkos and St. Louis. He will get you 20 points and 55 points easily and does it consistently, not in bursts.
Risky Plays – Ben Bishop and Anders Lindback will be battling for starter's duties in Tampa. With neither likely to drastically outplay the other, expect a timeshare on a team with a weak defence. Valtteri Filppula is an exciting player but has only ever had one very good year, and is in the first year of a juicy new contract.
Sleeper Seeker – Ryan Malone struggles to play a full 82 games every year, but being one of the veteran wingers on the roster may deliver him quality ice time. When its quality ice time with Stammer and Marty, he is bound to rack up points playing a rough game. Brett Connolly, drafted 6th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, paid his dues with a 31 goal season in the AHL last season. Steve Yzerman's first ever draft pick will get a chance to live up to his boss' lofty standards. At 22 years young, Victor Hedman is already his team's best defenseman and has improved his PPG every season.
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – The 3rd overall selection in this year's NHL entry draft, Jonathan Drouin burst onto the hockey scene at the 2012-2013 World Juniors. In an unlikely offensive role with Team Canada, Drouin showed supreme skating, puck-handling, and play making. If he develops chemistry with Stamkos, then its essentially game over for the competition.
Keep Eyes Peeled – Detroit Red Wings style, GM Steve Yzerman has stashed a bevy of productive AHL players with the Syracuse Crunch. The trouble is figuring out which of Mark Barberio, Tyler Johnson, Alex Killorn, Richard Panik, or Vlad Namestnikov will be given a chance.
Montreal Canadiens
The Elite Suite – PK Subban's agility and accurate slap shot are super elite talents that make him the most dynamic defenseman in the NHL. Still looking for a long term contract, the Habs are literally going to pay for not locking up the reigning Norris trophy winner. A first ever 20 goal, 70 point campaign for the Subbanator will solidify his place at the top.
Dependable Joe – Carey Price can be erratic at times, but seems ready for a bounce back season in front of an improved club. Being a clearcut number one will make him a 35 win man and above average GAA and save %. Tomas Plekanec is on average a 55 point player but can be hard to predict as he has more ups and downs than a yo-yo, one year its 70 the next its 40. Max Pacioretty has developed the right way into a productive power forward who is just beginning his 30 goal ways. Andrei Markov creates offense every time he sets foot onto the ice and is always a key part of a strong Habs powerplay. He is overshadowed by PK these days, but Markov is a 50 point defenseman.
Risky Plays – Erratic production and not enough assists, Rene Bourque will leave you wanting more. Now more the inspirational leader of the team, Brian Gionta could be overtaken by one of the youngsters, leading to diminishing returns for poolies. David Desharnais has been decently productive as a top line center the past couple years, but has too much talent behind him to stay there.
Sleeper Seeker – Alex Galchenyuk is a stud who is ready to take the NHL by storm. Check out NEXT LEVEL SHIFT for more on the Top 10 Breakout Players like Galchenyuk.
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – Jarred Tinordi has made the big club but is a defensive defenseman who won't be expected to register on the stat sheet. Bournival will open the season on the fourth line, and will be given limited opportunity to make an impact. Check out Hockeyland Canada's article "Opportunity Earned" for more on Habs camp.
Keep Eyes Peeled – Brendan Gallagher burst onto the scene with 15 goals in 44 games, which suggests he could hit 30 goals one day. Lars Eller made leaps in his game offensively last season and is sure to continue his upward trend since entering the NHL. You probably won't have your eyes peeled for too long before you snatch these two up.
Ottawa Senators
The Elite Suite – Erik Karlsson feels like a dream. He came, dominated the play all over the ice and treated NHLers like preschool pylons, and then the mythical achilles heel injury took him out of action. Karlsson is back, and is destined to put up some of the biggest numbers of our generation with 20 goals and 70 assists possible. Jason Spezza is eager to develop chemistry with new sniper Bobby Ryan, the most pure goal scorer he has played with since a young Dany Heatley. After the Senators had a successful season largely without him, the new captain hopes to take Ottawa over the top with an 80 point year.
Dependable Joe – Finally a premier setup man he can form a pass shoot relationship with, Bobby Ryan may still think Ryan Getzlaf is the better center, but he will be gaga for Spezza. A big big leap, as in 50 goals, is on the horizon for 1st overall behind Sidney Crosby in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Check out NEXT LEVEL SHIFT for more on Bobby Ryan. Milan Michalek ended up being a great return for the aforementioned Heatley, as he is now the better, more consistent player. A part of the fireworks on the top line, 60 points should be a fair bet for Milan.
Risky Plays – Everyone's favourite pick this season, is it just me that thinks taking Craig Anderson as the 6th best goalie is a risk? He hasn't often played 60 games in a season, and has a stellar young backup behind him ready to pounce. Don't get me wrong, he is capable of having a great season but its a risky play. Kyle Turris has a fairly firm spot as the second line center, but lets remember his career high is just 29 points. The Persian Prince, Mika Zibanejad, could charge his way ahead of him mid season.
Sleeper Seeker – Considered by some as a franchise goaltender, Robin Lehner's numbers the last two years have been the stuff of legends. With a reported bad ass attitude to go with his 0.935 save %, he could get a hold of the starter's job and never let it go.
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – Jean-Gabriel Pageau provided a spark to the Sens in the playoffs with 6 points in 10 games, and could make a splash into the big leagues.
Keep Eyes Peeled – DJ Z-BAD drops beats in Ottawa clubs when he isn't dropping opposing defenseman with crushing checks. Mika Zibanejad has a heavy shot and game-breaking ability that should be watched closely. Clark MacArthur had 60 points a few years back in his first season with an Ontario team, could it happen again?
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Elite Suite – Due a significant raise, Phil Kessel can earn himself a lot of money with a huge year. A 40 goal season has to happen somewhere along here doesn't it? Cozying up with the Toronto media a bit more these days, Phil is surrounded by as strong a supporting cast as he's had with the Leafs.
Dependable Joe – Nazem Kadri had a mini-breakout last season, but has more to prove before the Leafs commit to him long term. Naz should put up 65 points this season as his pace may slow slightly with the slumps of a long season. Taken 2nd after Patrick Kane in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, James van Riemsdyk has flashed some offensive flare especially in a couple postseason performances. JVR will leap to 30 goals and 60 points over the full 82 game schedule this season. Sadly, his best days are behind him, but Dion Phaneuf can still threaten for 10 goals as a D man with 30 assists. Tyler Bozak benefits from playing with locker room pal Phil Kessel, as he essentially gets 30 assists and 45 points just by dishing the puck.
Risky Plays – James Reimer crushed the hearts of teammates, coaches, and fans alike with an epic collapse against the rival Bruins. Young stud, Jonathan Bernier will keep Reimer glued to the bench so don't take the risk on him. As soon as he threw on a Buds jersey, Joffrey Lupul took a big step up to point per game status and opened the eyes of those who wrote him off. Too bad he has only played 110 games in three seasons, and continues to remain an injury risk at a steep price tag.
Sleeper Seeker – Jake Gardiner has the potential to provide the best value for a defenseman in drafts. After 30 points two years ago, Gardiner has been extra seasoning in the AHL and is ready to chip in 40 points for the Buds. Jonathan Bernier has been a top goalie prospect for several years now and is ready to seize the crease. Check out NEXT LEVEL SHIFT for more on Bernier. David Clarkson may slip in drafts due to a silly 10 game suspension, but you can bet he will play some inspired hockey full of goals and hits when he returns.
Rookies Ready to Break the Ice – The West Vancouver, BC native, Morgan Rielly may have a hard time sticking with the big club but his ability to control the game with skating and poise screams NHL ready.
Keep Eyes Peeled – A former 30 goal scorer, Nikolai Kulemin will probably be stuck in a third line role but has the potential to produce if his role changes. Uber motivated after betting on himself with a 1 year deal, Cody Franson has reached heights in the WHL and AHL, and took a step up offensively in the NHL last season.
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Roads & Buildings Department, National Highways Wing, Hyderabad, Government of Telangana had appointed CETEST as a consultant to prepare Detailed Project Report of 4-laning with paved shoulder of NH-161 (Sangareddy-Nanded-Akola Road) from KM 0.0 to KM 140.5 and Two laning with paved shoulder of NH-50 (Nizampet – Narayankhed – Bidar Road) from KM 0.000 to KM 49.000. Both the projects will be implemented on EPC Mode. The consultancy Fees for the project was 16.85 million rupees.
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- Report (1967)
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Mad Max (1979)
Genre: Apocalyptic Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi Serial (Australia)
Starring: Mel Gibson (Braveheart; We Were Soldiers), Joanne Samuel
Directed By: George Miller (The Witches of Eastwick; Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome)
Overview: In this near post-apocalypse, the police have little more than their wits and their souped up cars to bust the bad guys. For Mad Max, that just might be enough.
The bad guys are a little too crazy, too dramatic. Max isn't that much over the top though. The director clearly puts the effort on the people who are leading the charge, but it seemed that they were more focused on action than drama.
Rating: 6
The car chases are worth it, especially that long one at the beginning, and the jacked-out killer car chase at the end. Expanses of desert highway and car-smashing stunts are certainly the order of the day in this, and you know what? Does it for me.
Rating: 8
The writing is a smidge better than average but the bad moments really linger. In all fairness, there aren't that many and they don't go out of their way to be uncharacteristic, but let's just say that this isn't what this film's all about.
Rating: 7
The end is fantastic, but it's a little slow in coming and it ends too quickly for me. Call me formulaic, but drawing it out a little more and focusing on vengeance one guy at a time while climbing to the top is pretty safe, wish they'd have done that a little better. I liked the film overall but man is there ever some cheese in the middle.
Rating: 7
Endless stretches of bleak highway and beat-up law-enforcement areas, cops without justice turned into anarchy patrols... surely that stays with you, but the terribly dated costumes and the little touches of corny cheese. Ugh. That horrible scene with the woman singing on stage? I was embarrassed for her.
Rating: 7
Overall Rating: 70% (Won't Leave you Frothing At The Mouth)
For as much as everyone know this one's a classic, everyone also knows it's not that good. How is this a classic then? It's a strange phenomenon with film, like a self-fulfilling prophecy. Does a film with a sequel automatically make it worth seeing? Certainly not. How about a film with two sequels? Well just look at Final Destination 3 for that answer. I think it will remain a mystery lost to the ages. I guess Mad Max is too dated nowadays to be considered more than 'that was good for its time'. Either way, glad I saw it.


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Perkins, Celtics turn back BobcatsMar 1, 2008 - 5:07 AM By Brian Devine PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer
BOSTON (Ticker) -- It was business as usual for the Boston Celtics at TD Banknorth Garden.
Ray Allen scored 23 points and Kendrick Perkins added 19 points to help the Celtics cruise to a 108-100 triumph over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.
Kevin Garnett had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Rajon Rondo contributed nine and a career-high 16 assists for Boston.
"I think teams are starting to take notice to our other guys," said Celtics forward Paul Pierce in pointing to the strong efforts by Perkins and Rondo. "The focus night in and night out is going to be on me, Kevin (Garnett) and Ray (Allen). Teams gear their game plan after that, and when they over look these guys, the other guys can really hurt you.
"When you look at championships being won, it is usually because of great role players stepping up and getting the job done."
After losing three consecutive games for the first time this year, the Celtics have won their last four games improving to 25-4 at home and avenging their only double-digit loss of the season, which came at home against Charlotte on January 9.
Despite leading by 17 points on two occasions in the third quarter, Boston had to turn back a spirited fourth-quarter comeback by the Bobcats.
"We had a chance to get away from them so many times, and throwing the ball around, just missed layups, bad breaks, bad shots," Boston coach Doc Rivers said. "I thought we kind of let our guard down a little bit. I thought the first half we had stretches of terrific basketball."
Charlotte whittled the deficit to 96-91 with 2:47 before the Celtics responded with a pair of jumpers by Garnett and a dunk by Allen to restore the margin to 102-93 with 1:13 remaining.
Jared Dudley buried a 3-pointer to get the Bobcats within 102-96, but Paul Pierce hit a pair of free throws and Allen added four in a row to seal the victory.
"They are going to make a run, you have to understand that," Garnett said. "I thought their rotation was really good, they were forcing us to take shots from outside, in the post they were physical with us. They have some guys that can shoot the basketball. In the end of the day we made stops, and won the game."
After having to leave his last game after just 13 minutes due to an eye injury, Jason Richardson had a huge game with 30 points for Charlotte.
"We were down 17 and I think cut the lead to about five or six points," Richardson said. "We did a lot of things good tonight, but it's just one game. We'll have to continue this over."
Boston shot 65 percent in the opening period mostly behind the interior play of Perkins.
The unheralded center was 4-of-5 from the floor and had 11 points in the quarter, helping the Celtics outscore Charlotte in the paint, 18-8. He finished with nine rebounds and five blocks.
"It is always good to see a teammate have a big game, especially for Perk," Garnett said. "He is an emotional player, tonight he was active for us."
Boston played a strong second quarter outscoring the Bobcats, 28-18. Allen nailed one of his three first-half 3-pointers to cap a 18-5 run and supply the Celtics with a 51-37 lead with 3:52 left in the quarter.
"We got down too much too early and from there we're digging a hole," Charlotte coach Sam Vincent said. "I thought our energy was better in the second half. I thought our defensive fight was better in the second half, and that made a big difference."
After just two quarters, Boston held a 61-46 advantage and shot a blistering 52 percent (22-of-42) from the floor.
For the most part, Friday's matchup was nowhere as exciting as the first meeting between the teams, when Allen drilled the game-winning 3-pointer as the clock expired to defeat the Bobcats, 96-95, on November 24.
Allen was hot from outside again, connecting on 5-of-7 shots from the arc.
Charlotte kept it close with the 3-point shot, making 11 of their 26 attempts in the contest. Matt Carroll got the start in place of Jeff McInnis - who was waived prior to the game - and chipped in with 13 points.
Raymond Felton added 22 points and 10 assists for Charlotte. The Bobcats dropped to 4-10 all-time in the series and fell to 4-22 on the road this year.
"A big part of what we're trying to see is continued growth from Raymond Felton," Vincent said. "And tonight was a big step in that growth. I'm really happy with his performance tonight."
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If you want to get ahead in the tech field, there are skills you won't learn in the classroom. We'll talk with a woman whose blog has become a business advising workers and entrepreneurs in the tech field.
A recent science test showing that American girls are lagging behind boys has brought women in science back into the national conversation. More than 50 years ago, one group of engineers argued that training girls in scientific fields is not just about equality; it's about the fate of our nation. Allison Quantz has this story.
And a blog first started by PoornimaVijayashanker, a founding engineer at Mint, has grown from a creative outlet to a business where she advises and educates people looking to move ahead in the tech field.
PoornimaVijayashanker is an engineer, lecturer and co-founder of femgineer.com.
Up next, science and art make beautiful music.
Through the ages, mathematicians have studied music, with the Pythagoreans of ancient Greece maintaining that all nature consists of harmony arising out of numbers.
Producer Mia Lobel created this profile of sound artist Susan Alexjander, who uses vibrational frequencies from the natural world – from DNA to planetary spins – to create her music.
And finally, linking sound and memory. From MIT's student program, Terrascope Radio, the story of one Indian classical singer, a crowded little apartment in Queens—and the sound that recalls memories leading her through life.
That's our show for this week. Thanks to Katie Britton for production assistance. Our theme music is by Kevin Bartlett. This show is a national production of Northeast Public Radio. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock.


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(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has placed the Raritan Bay Slag site in Sayreville and Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, on the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The listing enables EPA to continue an investigation into the extent of contamination at the Raritan Bay Slag site and to take the proper measures to address the contamination.
The Raritan Bay Slag site consists of areas with lead-contaminated material, including slag and pieces of battery casings. At this point, identified areas include two areas that contain contaminated slag material used to construct a seawall and a jetty along the southern shore of the Raritan Bay in Old Bridge Township and Sayreville, as well as areas of Margaret's Creek in Old Bridge. The first location is on the Laurence Harbor seawall, which is adjacent to the Old Bridge Waterfront Park in the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge Township. The second section consists of the western jetty in Sayreville and extends from the Cheesequake Creek Inlet into Raritan Bay. The third area is approximately 50 acres associated with Margaret's Creek where elevated lead levels have been identified.
EPA's Removal Action Branch erected public warning notices in both English and Spanish in the areas of concern, warning of the threat posed by the elevated levels of lead. Additionally, security fencing has been installed to restrict access. Reconnaissance operations along the shoreline of the Arthur Kill, Raritan River and lower portions of Staten Island were completed by the U.S. Coast Guard this spring to identify other areas that could have potentially been affected by the slag. Listing to the NPL enables EPA to continue in a rigorous and extensive investigation into the extent of the contamination and the most effective way to deal with it.
The site was proposed for NPL listing on April 8, 2009, at which point a 60-day public comment period began. Another 60-day extension to the comment period was granted and EPA accepted comments on the proposed listing until August 17, 2009. For a Google Earth aerial view of the Raritan Bay Slag site: https://www.epa.gov/region2/kml/raritan_bay_slag_site.kmz. (Please note that you must have Google Earth installed on your computer to view the map. To download Google Earth, visit http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html).
To date, there have been 1,610 sites listed on the NPL. Of these sites, 340 sites have been deleted resulting in 1,270 sites currently on the NPL (including the three new sites added in today's rulemaking). There are 63 proposed sites awaiting final agency action: 58 in the general Superfund section and five in the federal facilities section. There are a total of 1,333 final and proposed sites.
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Inspiring Stories of Famous People Who Achieved Their Dreams
The Manager Who Couldn't Write By Gary Sledge What launched Amy Tan's career was not a big break, but a
The Manager Who Couldn't Write
By Gary Sledge
What launched Amy Tan's career was not a big break, but a kick in the butt.
Before the million-copy sales of The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God's Wife and The Hundred Secret Senses, Amy Tan was a writer. A business writer. She and a partner ran a technical-writing business with lawyer-like "billable hours."
Her role with clients was largely that of account management — but this daughter of immigrants wanted to do something more creative with words, English words.
So she made her pitch to her partner: "I want to do more writing." He declared her strength was doing estimates, going after contractors and collecting bills. "It was horrible stuff." The very stuff Tan hated and knew she wasn't really good at. But her partner insisted that writing was her weakest skill.
"I thought, I can believe him and just keep doing this or make my demands." So she argued and stood up for her rights.
He would not give in.
Shocked, Tan said, "I quit."
And he said: "You can't quit. You're fired!" And added, "You'll never make a dime writing."
Tan set out to prove him wrong, taking on as many assignments as she could. Sometimes she worked 90 hours a week as a freelance technical writer. Being on her own was tough. But not letting others limit her or define her talents made it worthwhile. And on her own, she felt free to try fiction. And so The Joy Luck Club, featuring the bright, lonely daughter of Chinese immigrants, was born. And the manager who couldn't write became one of America's bestselling, best-loved authors.
The Kid Always Chosen Last
By Lisa Miller Fields
Pudgy and shy, Ben Saunders was the last kid in his class picked for any sports team. "Football, hockey, tennis, cricket — anything with a round ball, I was useless," he says now with a laugh. But back then he was the object of jokes and ridicule in school gym classes in England's rural Devon County.
It was a mountain bike he received for his 15th birthday that changed him. At first the teen went biking alone in a nearby forest. Then he began to pedal along with a runner friend. Gradually, Saunders set his mind on building up his body, increasing his speed, strength and endurance. At age 18, he ran his first marathon.
The following year, he met John Ridgway, who became famous in the 1960s for rowing an open boat across the Atlantic Ocean. Saunders was hired as an instructor at Ridgway's School of Adventure in Scotland, where he learned about the older man's cold water exploits. Intrigued, Saunders read all he could about Arctic explorers and North Pole expeditions, then decided that this would be his future.
Treks to the Pole aren't the usual holidays for British country boys, and those who didn't dismiss his dream as fantasy probably doubted he had what it takes. "John Ridgway was one of the few people who didn't say, 'You're completely nuts,' " Saunders says.
In 2001, after becoming a proficient skier, Saunders embarked on his first long-distance expedition toward the North Pole. It took incredible stamina. He suffered frostbite, had a close encounter with a polar bear and pushed his body to the limit, hauling his supply-laden sledge up and over jagged ice ridges.
Saunders has since become the youngest person to ski solo to the North Pole, and he's skied more of the Arctic by himself than any other Briton. His old playmates would not believe the transformation.
This October, Saunders, 27, heads south to trek from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back, an 1,800-mile journey that has never been completed on skis.
Too Short to Dance
By Nancy Coveney
Couldn't she smile? If only she were taller. They loved her kicking, but … Like thousands of other young women, Twyla Tharp came to New York City with big dreams. The self-described Indiana farm girl enrolled at Barnard College to get a degree in art history. But her real passion, her real obsession, was dance.
To meet the college's phys ed requirement, she studied dance with the legendary Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham. Soon she was fitting her schoolwork in between two or three dance classes a day. A dream was born. But dance is not exactly a surefire, lifelong profession.
When she graduated in the mid-1960s, she auditioned for commercials and tried out for roles — but she just didn't seem to fit in anywhere. She lacked the technical skills to be a ballerina, and she discovered in a big audition that she was too short for the Rockettes. They "loved my kicking and 52 fouettés on pointe," she wrote in her autobiography Push Comes to Shove, "but couldn't I please smile?" And she also learned she was "too small in every direction to work as a Latin Quarter show girl, but I still tried." And Tharp wondered, Will I ever be a dancer? Do I have any business dancing? The only way to find out, it seemed, was to form her own troupe and create her own style of dance.
For five long years, Tharp and her troupe practiced virtually every day in the basement of a Greenwich Village church. Sometimes the janitors had to "throw them out" on Sunday morning. They worked for little pay and almost no recognition. Constantly, Tharp asked herself, Do you want to do this, or don't you?
Forty years later, after choreographing over 100 dances on Broadway and in movies like Hair and Ragtime, after winning the National Medal of the Arts in 2004, Tharp still asks herself that question. And the answer is — yes.
"You're Studying Dirt"
By Fran Lostys
Dr. Judah Folkman keeps a reproduction of a 1903 New York Times article in his archives. In it two physics professors explain why airplanes could not possibly fly. The article appeared just three months before the Wright brothers split the air at Kitty Hawk.
In the early 1970s, Folkman proposed an idea in cancer research that did not fit what scientists "knew" to be true: that tumors did not generate new blood vessels to "feed" themselves and grow. He was convinced that they did. But colleagues kept telling him, "You're studying dirt," meaning his project was futile science.
Folkman disregarded the catcalls of the research community. For two decades, he met with disinterest or hostility as he pursued his work in angiogenesis, the study of the growth of new blood vessels. At one research convention, half the audience walked out. "He's only a surgeon," he heard someone say.
But he always believed that his work might help stop the growth of tumors, and might help find ways to grow blood vessels where they were needed — like around clogged arteries in the heart.
Folkman and his colleagues discovered the first angiogenesis inhibitors in the 1980s. Today more than 100,000 cancer patients are benefiting from the research he pioneered. His work is now recognized as being on the forefront in the fight to cure cancer.
"There is a fine line between persistence and obstinacy," Folkman says. "I have come to realize the key is to choose a problem that is worth persistent effort."
The Kid Stays in the Picture
By Fran Lostys
He was no scholar, and his classmates teased him. Rather than read, the kid really preferred running around with a 8 mm camera, shooting homemade movies of wrecks of his Lionel train set (which he showed to friends for a small fee).
In his sophomore year of high school, he dropped out. But when his parents persuaded him to return, he was mistakenly placed in a learning-disabled class. He lasted one month. Only when the family moved to another town did he land in a more suitable high school, where he eventually graduated.
After being denied entrance into a traditional filmmaking school, Steven Spielberg enrolled in English at California State College at Long Beach. Then in 1965, he recalls, in one of those serendipitous moments, his life took a complete turn. Visiting Universal Studios, he met Chuck Silvers, an executive in the editorial department. Silvers liked the kid who made 8 mm films and invited him back sometime to visit.
He appeared the next day. Without a job or security clearance, Spielberg (dressed in a dark suit and tie, carrying his father's briefcase with nothing inside but "a sandwich and candy bars") strode confidently up to the guard at the gate of Universal and gave him a casual wave. The guard waved back. He was in.
"For the entire summer," Spielberg remembers, "I dressed in my suit and hung out with the directors and writers [including Silvers, who knew the kid wasn't a studio employee, but winked at the deception]. I even found an office that wasn't being used, and became a squatter. I bought some plastic tiles and put my name in the building directory: Steven Spielberg, Room 23C."
It paid off for everyone. Ten years later, the 28-year-old Spielberg directed Jaws, which took in $470 million, then the highest-grossing movie of all time. Dozens of films and awards have followed because Steven Spielberg knew what his teachers didn't — talent is in the eyes of the filmmaker.
Failing His Way to Success
By Janice Leary
Working in the control room of the salvage vessel Seaprobe at two o'clock one morning in 1977, Robert Ballard was jolted by a massive piece of equipment that crashed onto the deck just three feet above him. The ship shook with the force of an explosion. A drill pipe and its attached pod full of sonar and video gear had snapped and plunged into the Atlantic, abruptly ending the explorer's test run to find the RMS Titanic.
"I lost a lot of credibility with sponsors, who had loaned the $600,000 worth of stuff" for the 1977 expedition. "It took me eight years to recover from that." But recover he did, despite skepticism from other scientists, failed fund-raising efforts and other setbacks.
After the Seaprobe debacle, Ballard says, "I was back to square one. I had to come up with another way to search for the Titanic."
He returned to active duty as a U.S. Navy officer assigned to intelligence work. At a time when the Cold War was still being waged, the marine geologist cut a deal with Navy officials. He would offer his expertise if they funded the development and testing of Argo, a camera-equipped underwater robot critical to the Titanic mission, and allowed him to use it for exploration.
The Navy sent Ballard and Argo on classified missions to survey Thresher and Scorpion, two nuclear submarines that sank during the 1960s. Those vessels lay in waters not far from the Titanic. After surveying the Scorpion in 1985, Ballard began looking for the doomed luxury liner. And two miles down, in the dark sea at 49° 56′ W, 41° 43′ N, he found it.
The oceanographer, who later found the German battleship Bismarck, the liner Lusitania, and other historic wrecks, has a simple philosophy. "Failure and success are bedfellows, so I'm ready to fail."
Ballard's current port is the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography, where he has launched an archeological program. Students will join him on his latest quest — exploring ancient trade routes in the Black and Mediterranean seas.
The Understudy
By Joseph K. Vetter
"Angie, I know you like to sing," her father, a practical autoworker, told Angela Brown, "but you gotta have something to fall back on."
Brown took her father's advice. She got a degree in secretarial science before enrolling in Oakwood College, in Huntsville, Alabama. Her aim was to become a singing evangelist. But then the opera bug bit.
So after graduation she headed to Indiana University to study with legendary soprano Virginia Zeani.
Once, when Brown was plagued by self-doubt, Zeani challenged her: "If you want to be the next Aretha Franklin, go, you need no more lessons," Brown remembers her saying. "But if you want to be the best Verdian soprano this world has ever seen, you must work."
Work she did. Three times she competed in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Three times she failed to make the final round in New York. Then, in 1997 at age 33, the age limit for sopranos to audition, she gave it one more try. She signed up at the last minute and didn't even practice, figuring: "All they could do was tell me no, and that didn't hurt my feelings anymore." She had the strength she needed to fall back on if she failed.
She won. But making it to New York was just the beginning. Singers don't spring into starring roles. It took her three more years to become a Met understudy. But waiting in the wings was fine with her. Finally, her time came. When the featured singer fell ill, Brown earned the chance to sing the lead role in Aida. And The New York Times proclaimed her debut a triumph. Angela Brown, soprano, who had prepared for 20 years, was an "overnight" sensation at age 40.