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Gambling in the United States is more popular than ever before-but your house is the one thing you don't want to bet.
Upping the Ante
In the high-priced, low interest rate housing boom of the past several years, many homebuyers signed up for interest-only loans, payment option adjustable rate mortgages and piggybacks. In doing so, they generally bet on two things: that they would be able to refinance their way out from under future payments they might not be able to afford and that home prices would continue to go up and they would be able to sell later for a profit.
Today, however, home prices aren't accelerating as fast as in boom years, and affordable refinancing options may not be as available as interest rates go up.
A Safer Bet
In today's economic environment, mortgage insurance on a fixed rate loan is often a better deal, offering lower monthly payments and more stability. Mortgage insurance is designed for the low down payment market, often qualifying borrowers with a down payment of 3 percent or less.
"Compared to nontraditional loans, mortgage insurance on a fixed rate loan is simple, safe and smart," said Steve Smith, President and CEO of PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. "It's simple because unlike a piggyback loan, you have only one loan and one monthly payment, and because mortgage insurance drops off when it's no longer needed. It's safe because fixed monthly mortgage payments are predictable and stable-if interest rates rise, you won't feel it and you won't be hit with large balloon payments. It's smart because you don't need to wait to save a 20 percent down payment. Mortgage insurance helps you get into a house and start building wealth now."
Doug Long, CEO of Pinnacle Financial, one of the nation's fastest-growing, independently owned mortgage lenders, explained, "It's like the old adage says, 'If it's too good to be true, it probably is.' Mortgage finance products are no different, and borrowers need to be sure they are getting a good deal tomorrow, when monthly payments may go up, as well as today. Staying in your home shouldn't be a gamble."
Putting the Odds in Your Favor
When choosing a mortgage, understand the risks you're signing up for. By calculating the costs-not only today, but in the future, should interest rates rise, balloon payments become due or introductory periods end-you can take the gamble out of the mortgage finance game.


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THEN the Green Room Cafe and Coffeehouse will offer a weekly special that features local, organic produce and/or coffee
10 Apr 2013
The Green Room Cafe and Coffeehouse
536 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA
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Litchfield's First Artillery Regiment celebrated July Fourth, despite impending rain.
Litchfield's First Artillery Regiment celebrated July Fourth, despite impending rain.
Col. John "Reg" Harrison is a determined man. He is determined that the First Litchfield's Artillery Regiment will continue to honor the vision of two Litchfield residents: author Eric Hatch and artist Eric Sloane in celebrating the anniversary of American Independence.
"One of these years we will get washed out," he said Friday morning as the area braced for the advent of Hurricane Arthur. "But we will gather and unless the rain is too heavy, we will fire our cannons."
Thus it was that Litchfield was one of the few communities in Northwest Connecticut that had tributes Friday to the patriots of 1776. The ceremony began at 1:30 p.m. with brief speeches by Colonel Harrison and First Selectman Leo Paul and, a half-hour later, as the boom of the last cannon was fading away and the church bells throughout town were peeling, the first raindrops fell.
Paul told the small gathering of townspeople that the ceremony being conducted on the green is the same one used nationwide to celebrate the birth of America. "This ceremony was first conceived by Litchfield resident and author, Eric Hatch, along with his good friend and Litchfield resident, artist Eric Sloane," he said. "Hatch and Sloane wrote a collaborative article entitled, 'Let Freedom Really Ring,' which appeared in This Week magazine's Feb 17, 1963, issue. This article so inspired Connecticut Sen. Abraham Ribicoff that he took the ideas of these two men to Congress. The nationwide ringing of bells, now known as 'Let Freedom' was adopted by Congress on 26 June 1963 … "
Congress resolved that the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be observed each year by the ringing of bells throughout the United States at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard time, to recreate that tolling of the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall in Philadelphia at that same hour in 1776.
Paul recounted that Eric Hatch, who fought in both World Wars I and II, and who was a founder of the First Litchfield Artillery Regiment, died on the Fourth of July, 1973, at 2:15 p.m. "The artillery, which he had founded and loved dearly, had just finished firing the 13-gun salute and the church bells had rung in all of the Litchfield churches," he said. "The timing was as perfect as one could ask for and Eric held on until his men completed the ceremony."
Hatch's patriotism echoed that of two great founding fathers, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both of who died on July 4 on the 50th anniversary of the signing.
In Litchfield, Paul read the dates upon which each former colony ratified the Constitution: Delaware, Dec. 7, 1787; Pennsylvania, Dec. 12, 1787; New Jersey, Dec. 18, 1787; Georgia, Jan. 2, 1788; Connecticut, Jan. 9, 1788; Massachusetts, Feb. 6, 1788; Maryland, April 18, 1788; South Carolina, May 23, 1788; New Hampshire, June 21, 1788; Virginia, June 25, 1788; New York, July 26, 1788; North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1789, and Rhode Island, May 29, 1790.
Following the reading of each date the cannon's fired.


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Your ultimate guide to Beirut
Discover Beirut's best things to do, restaurants, bars, hotels and more…
Themed bars to try in Beirut
Ever wondered how it would feel to cross the Berlin Wall while slightly tipsy? Do you hanker for the age of swing jazz, sharp suits and contraband moonshine? Are you of the opinion that alcohol is best savoured in an industrial setting of concrete and strip lights? …no? Well, now that you're here you may as well entertain the thought, for all three experiences are on offer at Beirut's weird and wonderful themed bars. Make no mistake, these watering holes tend to wear their theme lightly, and you won't be expected to dress accordingly; but if the wider Beirut bar scene is leaving you cold, they could be offering just the sort of offbeat fun you're after.
Lebanese restaurants in Beirut
Lebanon's sprawling diaspora may have introduced the delights of fattoush and kibbe to the four corners of the world, but it's no surprise that the motherland remains the best place to sample this most varied of Levantine cuisines. Lebanese restaurants in Beirut run the gamut of expense and fashion, from the elegant mezze platters at the voguish Enab to Frida's curious hybrid of local and Mexican cuisines. Whether you want to degust local delicacies in high style or chow down on some glorified street food, the Beirut restaurant scene has you covered. Just go easy on the arak.
Luxury hotels in Beirut
Cherry-picking the best from the vast pool of luxury hotels in Beirut was never going to be an easy task. The city may no longer be the cosmopolitan playground for the rich that it was in the '50s, but its impressive range of plush accommodation speaks to its enduring appeal for the international jet set. All tastes are catered for: whether you're after a rooftop pool or a vast seaside spa complex, cutting-edge art or old-school boutique charm, Beirut will oblige. Sleep well.
Italian restaurants to try in Beirut
Appetito Trattoria
This affable restaurant is one of the best places for Italian cuisine in the city. The venue has a cosy, slightly ramshackle quality – fulfilling the promise of the "trattoria" in the name. All the hallmarks of the traditional Italian eaterie are present and correct, from red and white chequered tablecloths to the paintings of the Tuscan countryside that adorn the walls. The menu is packed with genuine Italian "soul food", prepared freshly and authentically. Alongside the usual suspects (pizzas, linguini), the menu throws up some less classic dishes – leave space for the quirky pizza di mele, a sort of cross between a pizza and a tarte tatin. We're fans.
Downtown is where Beirutis come to do their fine dining – so leave your shawarma fantasies at the door. This neighbourhood is all about multiple sets of cutlery, pristine tablecloths and obsequious table service. Cucina is a perfect examplar of this swanky culinary scene: it's as modern and stylish as any of its neighbours, though in contrast to their mostly international orientation its cuisine is strictly Italian. The menu is packed with hearty home recipes such as the gamberi con quinoa rossa (shrimp and red quinoa to you or me) and the scaloppine alla Milanese. Alongside these you'll find the usual variety of pastas, risottos, salads and pizzas. Oh, and do let the classy setting fool you: Cucina's prices match the service.
Olio has a number of branches across the city, all of which serve quality Italian food with a focus on pizza. The chain has proliferated with dizzying speed in the last few years, filling the gap for reliable, fairly priced Italian fare in Beirut's foodie scene. The experience is more or less standardised across the different venues: attractive decor, moody lighting, succulent dishes, a wood-burning stove, a ring of authenticity. Where the Hamra branch edges the others is in the warmth of the service: the genial waiters will be quick to help you navigate the menu of salads, bruschetta and thin-crust pizzas. We recommend anything with seafood, which it does especially well – perhaps unsurprising, once you realise that each Olio shares floor space with a branch of Soto Sushi.
Cavalli Caffè
It should come as no surprise that style and fashion are on the menu at Cavalli Caffè. This is not just a café that serves up ambitious Italian dishes, but also a boutique shop which sells a wide variety of imported delicacies. So the next time you're at home and you realise that was your last bottle of Grappa, you'll know where to go. But better to visit and stay to soak up the fashionable atmosphere.Cavalli Caffé is an assault of trendy modern design. From the striking zebra print chairs to the plush golden bar it is dizzyingly chic and aggressively fashionable. The kitchen (unseen but presumably also trendy) serves up a variety of Italian dishes that are painstakingly prepared and presented. Thankfully they taste as good as they look. The calamari is fresh and crunchy to bite and the beef carpaccio is on another level of refined.
Ristorante La Traviata
Get into the groove of la dolce vita at Ristorante La Traviata, one of the more atmospheric of Beirut's numerous faux-rustic trattoria. The tiny restaurant does a good job of simulating a dinner scene from the old country, what with the pile of outsized veg in the corner and the lilting Godfatheresque music issuing from the sound system. Refreshingly for an Italian eaterie in Beirut, pizza doesn't dominate the menu, and the kitchen does an impressive line in tagliatelle and grilled meats. Understated Italian elegance comes out in the details, from the excellent service to the first-rate presentation on the plate. Outside seating is available – although you might be put off by the passing traffic on Pasteur Street, Gemmayzeh's very own cardo maximus.
Where to drink cocktails in Beirut
This cosy, dimly lit bar in the backstreets of Gemmayzeh draws a mixed clientele of young and old. During the weekdays it's a great place to hangout for a mid-week cocktail, without the threat of pumping music to derange your tipsy confabulations. That said, the owners have a working knowledge of eclectic hip hop and dance music, and the carefully curated background music swells on Fridays and Saturdays into a full-on party playlist, with some scope for dancing in the space at the back. At the weekend Demo reels in more punters than it can handle, and the crowd of revellers routinely overflows outside, carrying the party out onto Lebanon Street. It's a fun, unpretentious place, perfect for a casual night out.
This recent addition to Armenia Street's ever-evolving nightlife scene is an ideal drop-in spot for those looking to get tipsy but not too boozy. The stripped-down wood-panelled interior decor is reflected in Rustique's artfully minimalist approach to cocktail-making, while local scenesters come to roost on the row of streetside bar stools outside. Something of a victim of its own success, the venue swiftly reaches capacity on weekends; sip one of their mixologists' concoctions and you'll understand why. Happy Hour is happens every day from 6pm to 9pm.
The Bohemian
A relatively new addition to the ever-fluctuating Mar Mikhael bar scene, The Bohemian doesn't quite follow up on the implications of its name: it's a magnet for classy cosmopolitan types thirsting for a cocktail and some lounge music, and who are willing to book ahead for the privilege (essential on weekends). The menu is so extensive that the best course of action is to name your spirit and let the mixologists do the rest – a particularly appealing game during happy hour. Or you can take our word for it and order the sublime Gin Basil. The usual booze-inspired range of salads, burgers and appetisers are available, but the food plays second fiddle to the drinks, and we suggest you line your stomach beforehand. During the winter, the bar is kept nice and toasty by a heater of industrial proportions; but it comes into its own in the summer, when the façade opens out and lets in a cool breeze to match the chilled vibes.
Y Cocktail Bar
Around Y Cocktail Bar's large elliptical bar sit the suave and the sophisticated of the Gemmayzeh party scene. With its coloured mood lighting, marble bar tops and leather stools, the bar pitches itself at the higher end of the neighbourhood's hip nightlife strip: it's somewhere you go to be seen as much as to drink. Which isn't to say that it isn't well-qualified for the latter pursuit: the cocktails here are excellent, varied and surprisingly reasonably priced for the area. On Thursday nights, all pretence at genteel refinement crumbles as the karaoke set is whipped out and those selfsame patrons clamour for a chance to show off their best Rihanna impressions.
One of the newer cocktail bars to hit Mar Mikhael, Perk is a classy joint with an open front, making it a great place to sip a refreshing concoction on a hot summer evening. They have an interesting and ever-expanding selection of cocktails, which clock in at a reasonable LL17,000 – not the cheapest watering hole in Beirut, but not the most expensive either. As popular as its dimensions are cosy, the bar tends to fill up quickly with the Instagram-toting clientele, though the overpopulation problem is to some extent alleviated by the outdoor seating. Snacks are available, and the music is loud (though don't expect to find space to dance).
Sleep in style in Beirut
InterContinental Phoenicia
Cross the threshold of the Phoenicia and walk into the world of '60s Lebanese luxe, when luxury ruled and the country was starting to be described as the Switzerland of the Middle East. Fast forward a few decades, and while Lebanon may not have delivered on its promise of opulence, the InterContinental Phoenicia still reigns supreme. Chandeliers shimmer, fountains pour, marble gleams and staff attend to your every need at Beirut's 'Grande Dame', situated in one the city's most desirable areas looking right over Zaitunay Bay. With rooms fit for the jet set and an internationally recognised art collection, you're sure to be amazed at Phoenicia's majesty.
Le Gray
Situated slap-bang in the most happening part of Downtown, right by Samir Kassir Square, Le Gray is the hotel of choice for those after contemporary cool and minimalist chic. Rooms are spruced up with the latest technology and a strikingly modern design, supplemented by cutting-edge art from the Ayyam Gallery. The suites are only a part of it: Le Gray also graces its guests with impeccable service and a sensual spa, not to mention panoramic views of the Mediterranean, the city and Mount Lebanon from its numerous outdoor gardens. Make sure to check out its terrace lounges, including local favourite Cherry on the Rooftop and the appropriately named Bar Three Sixty.
O Monot
Beirut's not a city that lends itself easily to calm, but that's exactly what the Zen-like O Monot, in the city's Saifi district, has to offer. Contemporary in character but designed with soul, the hotel is a sanctuary of serenity and style on the distinctly French Monot Street. Rooms are equipped with the latest technology, and the gourmet restaurant offers exceptional dining and stunning views of the city. But the vistas don't end there: O Monot would be harder to recommend without its rooftop pool and bar, a tranquil eyrie from which you can absorb the sights and sounds of the city.
Villa Clara Hotel
Secreted away on a quiet side-street in Mar Mikhael, Villa Clara is the definition of refined, intimate luxury. Romanticism is the order of the day in this boutique hotel of just seven rooms, sculpted with Oriental flourishes and dutifully furnished with the likes of Andrée Putman furniture. Contemporary art and antique classics (think '50s Murano chandeliers meet local Lebanese graffiti) decorate the rooms of this distinctively blue 1920s villa. It's a renaissance: Villa Clara brings back the Belle Époque to a city welcoming it with open arms. The eponymous restaurant is worth a visit in its own right, featuring high-end French fare prepared by joint owner Olivier Gougeon.


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I feel the cleansing and liberating feeling of wet tears running through my cheeks. Nothing major has happened, i have just been reminded of things better left forgotten. Which is a very wrong approach- i believe it is called denial!- because i will never work out my issues that way. You can say it is an emotional day at least.
I am a very opinionated person who talks a lot . But when things get overwhelming i can not make a full sentense, which of course leads to me being misunderstood, which most of the times leads to me yelling. I know, i know...Communicative skills are n't just for chit-chat. Why is it so difficult to express our feelings some times? I mean... i am studying psychology for crying out loud! I have all the tools and yet some buttons are pushed and i am a cave woman again, it is like evolution never took place and i am about to be amazed by the invention of wheel.
Outside my window it is a windy day, somehow the weather always suits my soul. I feel my life force being sucked up by depression, making me exhausted and even moving my hands around the keyboard is a difficult process. As i see my neon screen getting filled with my words my pain gets slowly wiped away. Somehow this activity(blogging) over a short period of time got soothing and helpful, but i only realised it today.
I skipped class this afternoon(yeah the scheduling thing i was rambling about yesterday does n't seem to work out) and i was going to watch an episode or two of desperate housewives but i think i will just go for a walk, maybe even a small trip to the beach so i can walk barefoot on the sand. I 'll let you know when i come back. Blessed be from a witch with the blues.
A witch with the blues
I feel the cleansing and liberating feeling of wet tears running through my cheeks. Nothing major has happened, i have just been reminded of things better left forgotten. Which is a very wrong approach- i believe it is called denial!- because i will never work out my issues that way. You can say it is an emotional day at least.
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Good morning...
A new week is ahead of us and i am feeling it is going to be a creative one.. We are all busy going to work, running chores but lets not allow the stress to get the best of us. Along with our morning coffee we are all making plans of how to squizze into our day everything we have to do. We are so used to checking of our lists paying bills and picking up groceries, but what about a moment to relax?So do n't forget to give your pet a big hug before heading of to where you are going,give your soulmate a long kiss and squizze your kid a little bit..
Are you organised? Are you writing down to give your best friend a call during your lunch break? I used to be very organised in the past but lately for some reason-unknown to me- i can't be. My new week 's resolution is to turn a new leaf and start making schedules again. In this crazy world we have to be practical. I will keep you update of how i am doing.
Since yesterday i have a bruising in my arm which hearts a lot and i am trying to not pay attention. I have hung it from my neck and did the ice thing. It is not working very well for me.. I might consume some painkillers. If you know a herbal home made remedy for a bad arm please let me know..
I know today my head is all over the place, i hope i am making a little bit of sense..So lets all have a great week filled with love, passion and magick
Blessed be my witch-friends***
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I am on fire!!!
Do n't you love spontanious rituals? I think they carry such a powerful energy. Today i needed to cleanse my house because i had a visit of a very negative person. When she left i grabbed rosemary which is my favourite herb and burnt it all over my house. The smoke was fantastic,it was new moon(great for cleansing), the energy and the feelings were amazing. The purification was indeed intense and although the ritual consumed a lot of energy i felt so alive.
The last week i had a lot of things to do that i have been postponing and i did them all this afternoon. Actually i can't remember the last time i have been so creative.I had a huge grocery bag full of rosemary that i made smudges of.I moved and gave a new look to my altar. I made tinctures, teas and herbal extracts, home made face creams and exfoliating scrubs, scented body oils. I also made an eye lotion made of cucumber juice which would be very easy if i had a juicer but i don't so you can say it was time consuming.I was on fire... As you can see i am very proud of myself...
I am going to take a bath and use them all.. It has been a while since i had a lot of time for myself and i am really enjoying it.. I hope you can all pause everything in your life for a few hours and pamper yourself.
Here is a tip for those of you who don't have time for a lot of pampering. Take a shower and then put some baby oil in a small glass, add a few drops of your favorite and available essential oils. Put it in the microwave for no more than ten seconds. Apply and enjoy!! It is like bringing spa at home. Of course it would be better if you could convience your soulmate to massage you with it. I can't, unless he has done something baaad :-(
Blessed be fellow witches**
Lucky thirteen...
I am very happy.. Today the readers of my blog reached the number 13. Thank you so much mrsbbradley and welcome to my blog. I tried connecting to your blog and i could not find it. If you do n't mind, please leave me a comment with your url address. You are my thirteen reader!
I am obsessed with the number thirteen for two reasons. First of all because it is the day of the anniversary with my soulmate.And also because it is considered unlucky and as you probably know by now, i hate stereotypes of any kind. And that reminds me...My dad just gave me a gift, it is an evil witch dolly, she has the long ugly nose, her eyes twinkle in a very bright red color and if you make a loud noise she laughs the creepy evil laughter ""Ahahaha"". I love her. She kind of reminds me why we have every day to fight against intollerance with love and brightness. I think that because wicca is so widely misunderstood and we have to prove ourselves even to people who love us and are n't supposed to be judgemental we gain two very graceful qualities, patience and tollerance. I believe coming out as a witch or a pagan is a very brave thing to do, especially when you come out to people you love and care about what they think and have to say. I am saying that because a fellow witch recently had some issues with that kind of stuff and i want to remind her that we have all been there and that i am here for her. Hang in there..
I also want to say to seethroughgreen get well soon. I hope it hearts less..Blessings and love to all of you..
Yeih lucky thirteen and yeih lucky evil witch...
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Dear witch-bloggers,
It has been a very intense and sentimental couple of days. I planned on celebrating the spring equinox for quite a while and my plans did n't go through. I am kind of disappointed but i understand that it is not always up to us to do some things. Of course all the preparations were n't for nothing. I am going to celebrate this weekend with all my heart. I went a little off schedule but it does n't matter. I am not saying that organizing your craft astrologically is unnecessery or not important, just that it 's ok to follow your instincts and the flow of your life to practice your magick.
I recently went through a rough patch in my personal life and i had to take some very difficult decisions. Being preoccupied like that i have n't been there for some people that really needed me as much as i wanted to. I feel pretty bad about that but i did n't have a choice. No, that is not true. I had a choice. I chose to put myself first. And that makes me feel so guilty. But i know deep down in my heart that i had to do it. If i do not take care of myself i will not be able to help anybody. Sometimes it takes more than yoga classes and meditation to be on top of everything, sometimes you have to invest in your personal life with time and sacrifice.
Writing down all those thoughts help me putting them in order. When i first started this blog it was like talking alone on the top of a mountain, just spreading feelings into the void. But it does n't feel like that anymore. You have to understand that i have never met any witches or pagans- I was about to say "in real life" but this feels real too. That being said it is only natural to me to find comfort in your words and the communication with you in general. But it is more than that. I feel connected with all of you and really blessed that i found you. I am sending you my love and respect.
So blessed be once again by your greekwitch**
Forseen baby!!
I am so happy. The little spring signs everywhere help of course but they are not the main reason i am jumping around like crazy.As i have already told you i am a psychic and today one of the best things i have seen came true. I had forseen a pregnancy before the conception and now the results came. I trust my insticts but i could n't celebrate for my friend without the medical confirmation. I am now trying to refresh my memory about pregnancy and birht rituals.
If any of you have any of them in mind, please share.
Yeah..a baby is on it's way.. Blessed be**
Ps. It will probably be a libra!Is n't that great???!!
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Ritual showers?!
You do not have to be wiccan to enjoy a long, hot, herbal, flowery, candlelight bath. But if you are indeed wiccan or pagan you understand the value and the importance of a ritual bath. But in any earth based religion you can not be anything but enviromentally friendly, so you have to consider the amount of spent water. That unfortunately means that we can not take those baths as often as we want.
So the real question is how to turn your ritual bath into a ritual shower without losing the spiritual effect. Well it is easy to cover the basics. Light candles check! Burn incense check! But what about the herbs?
The last couple of days i have had the idea of using a beautiful watering can that i have half filled with the herbal extracts that i want and then while i am in the shower i add hot water to moderate the temperature (mostly because i usually prepare the extracts long before the bath and they are cold). I have already done it with camomile extracts because i needed the relaxation and eucalyptus and lavender because they are my favourite herbs for baths. Eucalyptus has healing effects and can really help with the breathing exercises and lavender is a very powerful protection herb that i definitely recommend to use if you also need that cleansing effect from any kind of negative energy.
Blessed be my friends**
The Maiden Moon
The maiden moon! This is one of my favourite esbats! It is said to be the time for new beginnings and also the time to find love and companionship. I personally take it as an opportunity to celebrate and charise the love in my life and renew it the best way i can. I am going to burn an incense of rosemary, laurel leaves and mandrake.
I am really glad because today it has been a very magickal day, i read tarot cards, had a yoga class, meditated and it is still going on. Before i became wiccan i used to practice witchcraft. It was very natural to me because in my family it 's kind of a given. I have learned early in my life different kinds of divination, as well as hypnotism techniques and all things supernatural. My mother is witch, my grandmother was a witch and as far in the past as we can see it runs in the family. You would think that in this family coming out as a wiccan would be easy but you would be wrong. When i talked about the wiccan rede to my mother although i did n't critisise her about the way she practices her craft , still she thought i did. She felt like i was turning my back to our family tradition. You see in greece it is very common to practice witchcraft. But one thing you must never do is talk about it because of course it is something forbidden by the greek orthodox church and also a taboo. Since people already think it is something evil, ethics are not an issue. It is up to everybody 's conscience to set the limits (many times there are n't any). In our family tradition you can n't use your energy to harm someone but it is not considered wrong to "influence" somebody ( for example to fall for you). So the changes in my belief system were n't many but they were important.
Because i can't stand intolerance i often speak of my wiccan path to people that i know( something of course that my mother also disapproves). No matter what the consequences might be i see it as a way to make a difference. Even if it makes me a social outcast in the end(that could never happen, i am leo so popularity runs in my dna). Today i tend to ramble a lot. Forgive me for that. I 'll go now for my ritual bath with some beautiful purple flowers and lavender and so the night begins!
Blessed be everybody and have a wonderful esbat with your loved ones.
My happy place**
Greetings everybody!
Today started as a difficult day and yet i ended up loving it.
I was kind of stressed so i meditated. I meditate for years and use the same techniques. I begin with some relaxation exercises and do some deep breathing,then i start descending the levels of consciousness so i can visit my special magickal world that i have created over the years.This placeis filled with love and beautiful energies and there i can meet magical and mythical creatures such as fairies unicorns and dragons either sitting beside a beautiful lake or resting under a tree. I always love it.
Today though,the result was very different. Although i have been effected by meditation in the past, the feelings that i had this time were overwhelming and caught me by surprise. I was filled with a warmth and a sensation so amazing that i did n't want to come out of it.
I wanted to share this wonderful experience with you and i hope you have had one of your own. Do n't forget to take a little time for yourselves to meditate because you deserve it.
You can burn with your incense a cinnamon stick which i find a great meditational tool. It really helps you "travel".
Blessed be**
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I want an athame!
I love my country(Greece) but when it comes to wicca it can let you down.
I have n't found yet a decent occult shop in Athens. Don't get me wrong there are a couple of them, but they are creepy and i can't help it but shiver at the entrance. You can find there -when your eyes get used to no light at all- animal parts (iou!), books of black magic, pictures and dolls of demons. I think those shops are making a stereotype by themselves!
And i also hate the whole situation because i do not want my ingredients to carry that kind of energy. I grow some herbs by my self but we all know that this is not enough. Essence oils, candles or ingredients to make them, herbs you can't grow or don't have enough, you have to buy them from somewhere. So i choose to ignore those facts and get what i need for my craft.
But there is one thing that i can not convience my self to buy from one of those annoying places and i really do not think i should. This is my athame. It is such a big deal that i have considered giving a lot(!) of money that i do not have to a jewellery store to have it hand made, or simply buying a dagger but it seems lame! Until i find a satisfying solution i am using a beautiful paper knife that unfortunately is not very sharp.
If you have any ideas about what i can do please feel free to elaborate.
I wish to all of you a great sunday evening and an even better and more creative new week!
Blessed be*
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With today's interest in vintage interior design concepts, wallpaper featuring old style imagery is making a huge comeback. Wallpaper has developed as a decorative art form which is easily changed as the styles change. Many of us are interested in sprucing up the place around the holidays so installing new or even old wallpaper can be a fun redecorating project.
Dating as far back as the early days of decorative papyrus papermaking in ancient Egypt, wallpaper as we know it has evolved over time. The Chinese first glued rice paper to walls around 200 BC. By the 12th Century AD, wallpaper had spread throughout Europe.
Some believe that wallpaper's imitative character - trying to look like something it is not such as a fine textile like chintz, tapestry, or velvet - makes the use of wallpaper a cheap option. Others embrace wallpaper's easy and transitional quality. Many folks enjoy the fact that wallpaper can bring a desired look or new feel to a room at little expense.
Some of the most popular wallpapers have been decorated with repeated images like the wallpaper produced in 1481 for King Louis XI of France featuring angels on a blue background. The engraver Jean-Michel Papillon invented wallpaper as we know it using block designs in a continuous pattern in 1675, but it would take another 100 years for the wallpaper printing machine to be introduced.
American papers Wallpaper was introduced to Americans by a Philadelphia printer in the late 1730s. By the end of the 1770s, wallpaper print workshops were established in the original 13 colonies. Patriotic wallpapers were popular in the late 1700s as were those with repeated images of fruit and flowers for dining rooms and living room walls.
The installation of wallpaper changed significantly and so did design tastes in the late 1880s. The first ready-to-use wallpaper paste would come onto the scene in 1888. And, design innovations of the Art Nouveau period demonstrated wallpapers featuring organic forms from nature, scrollwork, and embellishments sparked by the aesthetic ideas of art innovators Louis Comfort Tiffany and William Morris.
By the early decades of the 1900s, the golden age of wallpaper was in full swing and as many as 400 million rolls of the printed decorative papers were sold worldwide.
During this era, high class wallpapers typically feature exotic locales, lush green landscape vistas, and images of social events like polo matches and hunting scenes. In fact, animals of all kinds were among the most popular features on wallpapers of the early 20th century. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish made wallpaper imagery all the rage.
In the mid-1900s, wallpaper was popular with young American families setting up housekeeping in new Levittown homes after World War II. Printed and playful images on wallpaper would provide an inexpensive and longwearing interior design solution. New materials of the day, including plastics and resins, changed the wallpaper industry as mid-century modern wallpapers boasted durability and strength.
However, in the market today, collectors have been known to feature even small pieces of antique and vintage wallpaper as framed works of art. Full rolls of wallpaper dating back to the 1800s rarely come onto the collectibles market yet there have been some wallpapers sold on the antiques market dating back to the Victorian era and to the Roaring '20s (that is, the golden age of wallpaper). It is rare for large pieces of antique wallpaper to come to market so large supplies of old wallpaper command high prices for their rarity when sold at auction or online.
Recent advances in digital printing techniques have allowed the replication of historic images and the production of decorative papers. Large scale vinyl cut-out decals and silhouette images are adhered to walls along with life size full-color photographs of football and baseball players. These new images have ushered in a new generation of wallpapers.
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Obama gun control plan faces hurdles in Congress
President Obama is pitching the most ambitious gun control program in decades — but whether it becomes law or not remains to be seen.
While Obama said any action that can save one child's life is worth it, he and aides indicated that proposals to ban assault weapons, expand background checks, and restrict the capacity of gun magazines face big hurdles on Capitol Hill.
"This will be difficult," Obama said Wednesday at the White House. "There will be pundits and politicians and special interest lobbyists publicly warning of a tyrannical, all-out assault on liberty — not because that's true, but because they want to gin up fear or higher ratings or revenue for themselves."
Vice President Biden, who helped push through background checks and an assault weapons as a Delaware senator in 1993 and 1994, said he has "no illusions about what we're up against or how hard the task is in front of us."
The main reason: The Republicans control one branch of Congress, the U.S. House, and many of their members have sworn strong fidelity to Second Amendment gun rights.
Gun rights supporters sharply criticized the president's proposals as ineffective, unconstitutional, and politically motivated. Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus said the plan amounts to "an executive power grab that may please his political base but will not solve the problems at hand."
The National Rifle Association, which has major influence on congressional Republicans, has declared all-out opposition to the president's gun proposals, saying that "attacking firearms and ignoring children is not a solution to the crisis we face as a nation." The NRA has stressed mental health issues, and called for more armed guards in schools.
A new assault weapons ban may be the toughest to achieve. After all, Congress refused to renew the old one when it expired in 2004.
Larry Pratt, executive director of the group Gun Owners of America, said "assault weapons" is the wrong term to use, and that these are "defensive weapons" that people are entitled to have to "defend themselves and their property." People are also entitled to have high capacity magazines, Pratt said.
At the White House, Obama said the combination of semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines have enabled shooters to kill more people quicker, at venues ranging from the elementary school in Connecticut to a movie theater in Colorado.
"Weapons designed for the theater of war have no place in a movie theater," Obama said. "A majority of Americans agree with us on this."
Gun rights groups have also criticized proposals for "universal background checks" as a back door way of a national gun registration system that could lead to confiscation.
"You don't trust governments," Pratt said. "And it doesn't solve crimes."
Pratt said he would prefer to see Congress repeal laws creating gun-free school zones. As for Obama's plans, he said "we have a good chance" of beating them back.
Gun control advocates are more optimistic, but say there is a long way to go.
Kristen Rand, legislative director with the Violence Policy Center in Washington, D.C., said public opinion has been shifting in favor of gun control since the 2011 mass shooting at in Tucson and the July killings at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo.
Then came the Dec. 14 attack that killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
"I've never seen this sort of sustained response," Rand said. "It's definitely changing the atmosphere."
People are concerned not only about mass shootings, but the "day-to-day gun violence in America," Rand said. Gun control supporters must also talk to people -- and their members of Congress -- about the extent to which assault weapons have virtually taken over the gun industry.
The fact that Obama has proposed a big package should help in Congress, Rand said, though she declined to give odds on specific items.
"It's a process," she said. "We're not going to predict right now where the votes might shake out."
Obama, Biden and their aides said they believe the political dynamic has changed on guns -- especially after Newtown.
Citing opinion polls showing more sympathy to gun control proposals, Obama called on voters to pressure members of Congress, including those whose districts have a strong tradition of gun ownership.
"This will not happen unless the American people demand it," Obama said.


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|House information
|House colours
Blue and bronze
|Common room
- "Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind."
- —The Sorting Hat[src]
Ravenclaw is one of the four Houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, founded by Rowena Ravenclaw. Members of this house are characterised by their wit, learning, and wisdom. Its house colours are blue and bronze, and its symbol is the eagle.[3] The house ghost, who in life was the daughter of the house's founder Rowena Ravenclaw, is the Grey Lady[4]. Many great wizards and witches have come from this house, including Filius Flitwick, Garrick Ollivander and Luna Lovegood.
Ravenclaw roughly corresponds with the element of air.[5]
Common Room[edit | edit source]
- Luna: "What do you think, Harry?"
- Harry: "What? Isn't there a password? What if you get it wrong?"
- Luna: "Well, you have to wait for somebody who gets it right. That way you learn, you see?"
- — Luna Lovegood and Harry Potter entering the Ravenclaw common room.[src]
The Ravenclaw common room is in one of the castle's towers and is wide and circular. You have to climb a tight spiral staircase to get there. It has graceful arched windows, and the walls are hung with blue and bronze silks. The domed ceiling is painted with stars, which are echoed in the midnight-blue carpet. Tables, chairs, and bookcases cover the expanse of the floor, and a white-marble statue of Rowena Ravenclaw sits next to the door that leads to the dormitories above. Harry Potter entered the common room in 1998 while searching for clues to the location of one of Voldemort's Horcruxes.
Unlike the other common rooms in the school, a logical riddle given by a bronze eagle-shaped knocker must be answered to enter.[4] This could prove troublesome as anyone with enough intellect could intrude into the dormitory, as is shown in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where Professor McGonagall had no trouble entering by answering the riddle correctly (though she was a "hat stall" between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw). However, Hermione stated in her first year when figuring out the complicated riddle, beneath the trapdoor, that most wizards and witches do not have much sense of logic, which might be something that Ravenclaw noticed herself and decided to use clever riddles instead of passwords. As they are safer than some words.
Traits[edit | edit source]
- "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
- —Rowena Ravenclaw[src]
Ravenclaw House prizes learning, wisdom, wit, and intellect in its members.[3] Thus, many Ravenclaws tend to be academically motivated and talented students. Hermione Granger, an extremely intelligent witch and the top student in her year, was sorted into Gryffindor, though she admitted that the Sorting Hat had seriously considered placing her in Ravenclaw.[6]
Slytherin prefect Gemma Farley did note that Ravenclaws are so competitive when it comes to academic success that they are known to backstab each other, and likely other students, in order to get the top marks, while Hufflepuff prefect Gabriel Truman noted that they are so proud of the success of famous members, such as Laverne de Montmorency, that they claim any intelligent wizard as a member of Ravenclaw, such as Bridget Wenlock, who was in fact a Hufflepuff.
Ravenclaw House appears to have little rivalry with the other houses, except in Quidditch (in which case it is most fiercely competitive with Hufflepuff). Harry Potter believed that they tended to side with Gryffindor in its rivalry with Slytherin, as did Hufflepuff house. However, during the 1994 Triwizard Tournament, Ravenclaws supported Hufflepuff Champion Cedric Diggory over Harry[7]. Notably, many Ravenclaws joined Dumbledore's Army and fought in the Battle of Hogwarts along with Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs.
Known Ravenclaws[edit | edit source]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
- The Ravenclaw colours in the films are blue and silver. In the books, Ravenclaw colours are blue and bronze. Likewise, Ravenclaw's symbol is an eagle in the books and a raven in the films.
- Eagles are a symbol for a broader vision and strength of mind and heart.
- It is revealed in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix that the Sorting Hat had originally considered putting Hermione Granger in Ravenclaw, due to her intelligence, but ultimately decided on Gryffindor.
- Basil Fronsac was likely a Ravenclaw.
- Gilderoy Lockhart was a Ravenclaw, based on his Quidditch robes from a picture of his past while in Hogwarts.
- In the Romanian version, the Ravenclaw house is changed to "Ochi-de-șoim", literally "Eye-of-Hawk", possibly because ravens are better known as signs of death or danger, and the members of the house have a broader way of thinking, being smart and witty, thus the name of the house.
- In the original Italian edition of first three books, the Ravenclaw's house name was changed in Pecoranera (black sheep). Subsequently, the name was changed in Corvonero (Black crow or Black raven).
- In the Brazilian version, the Ravenclaw house is changed to "Corvinal". As the word "raven" means "corvo" in Portuguese.
- The Ravenclaw Common Room does not appear in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, but it is still possible to glimpse the stairwell inside the Tower. The Common Room's door can also be glimpsed at.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- All official Harry Potter media
See also[edit | edit source]
- Rowena Ravenclaw
- Helena Ravenclaw
- Ravenclaw Tower
- Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem
- Ravenclaw Quidditch team
- Slytherin
- Gryffindor
- Hufflepuff
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 3, "Letters from No One"
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- ↑ The Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet interview Joanne Kathleen Rowling
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 F.A.Q. question on J.K. Rowling's Official Site
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ Pottermore background information on Ollivander (transcription available here)
- ↑ F.A.Q. question on J.K. Rowling's Official Site
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Lockhart wears Ravenclaw Quidditch robes in a photo taken for the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which can be seen in the "Lockhart's Classroom" feature on Disc 2 of the DVD, and in the picture-in-picture feature on Disc 1 of the Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray.
- ↑ Pottermore background information for Quirinus Quirrell (screenshot available here)
- ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
- ↑ Roger must be older than Harry Potter, as Fleur Delacour dismissed him as a "little boy" but attended the Yule Ball with Roger. He was captain of Ravenclaw's Quidditch team for at least Harry's third year, fourth year, and fifth year, making him approximately two years older than Harry.


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Hollywood is a very specific weird, but there's nothing quite as weird as watching a man brazenly mock heroes and villains while he robs a cop car.
In footage, taken by a KTLA photographer on Hollywood Blvd, a man shouts "I Love Jesus," then proceeds to smash the window of a police cruiser and saunter off with a laptop. All this while men dressed as Superman and Darth Vader do nothing to either stop or assist the crime respectively.
Look, I don't blame them — they're just dudes in suits after all and Vader is acting in character. But when asked why Superman did nothing to stop the crime, he said, perfectly, "It's not my job to get in the middle."
Hollywood, man.
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Artists Mike Kunkel (Herobear and the Kid), Natasha Allegri (Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake), Noelle Stevenson (Adventure Time), and Hannah Nance Partlow (Adventure Time: Candy Capers) will be on hand at Golden Apple Comics on Saturday February 22nd from 1-4pm to provide FREE sketches on KaBOOM's famous Get-a-Sketch covers to those who become new 2014 Hero Initiative Members! Hero Initiative is a non-profit organization that assists comics creators in medical and financial need. Prospective members of Hero Initiative can sign up with a minimum contribution of $29. Every new member will receive a FREE sketch from their artist of choice, but get there early!
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TOKYO, Japan, November 29, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has developed the RAA20770X Series of mini-POL (Note 1) converters for ASICs and other large-scale logic circuits in a wide variety of application fields, including personal computers, servers, industrial, office automation and networking equipment. The RAA20770X Series devices achieve the industry's highest level of miniaturization and power density. Renesas is now releasing six products with different current supply ratings and functionality.
Recently, there have been two changes in power supplies market. The first is the requirement for reduced power consumption to achieve an energy-saving society, and the second is the increasing diversity in supply voltages required by increasingly highly functional semiconductor products such as microcontrollers (MCUs) and SoC devices.
To satisfy the first requirement, the new RAA20770X devices perform high-efficiency power conversion during normal load and-typically 90 percent of the time-also execute the frequent transitions to low-power mode quickly. As a result, they reduce overall system power consumption and help enable an energy-efficient society.
To satisfy the second requirement, although mounting area is spreading according to electric source increasing, the RAA20770X devices achieve a size reduction of about 75 percent compared to earlier Renesas products, featuring an ultra-miniature wafer-level chip size package that is essentially the same size as the chip itself. Furthermore, since no wired connections are required within the package, resistance in the wiring is reduced, which contributes to more efficient voltage conversion. The RAA20770X Series represents the first devices with this level of integration in this small a package size.Key Features of the RAA20770X Series POL Converter ICs:
- (1) Contributing to system miniaturization with an area reduced by about 75 percent
In the RAA20770X products, Renesas adopted a wafer-level chip size package to achieve POL devices that can supply large amounts of current in a miniature form factor making it possible to reduce the IC's internal wiring resistance and package wiring resistance to an absolute minimum. For example, in the RAA207701GBM, which has a maximum rated current of 10 A, the package size is an extremely small 2.7 × 3.4 mm, which corresponds to a roughly 75 percent reduction in package size compared to earlier Renesas SiP POL products. Furthermore the thermal resistance from the package surface to the chip junction area is an extremely low 1℃/W, allowing a high thermal dissipation design when used with a heat sink and air flow.
- (2) Support for increased battery life
The next generation of notebook PCs will require functions similar to the information update and acquisition in standby mode (Connected Standby) provided by current tablet PCs and cell phones. It will be necessary to limit power consumption as much as possible in Connected Standby mode. To address this need, the RAA20770X Series devices adopt a constant on-time control method (Note 2), and in low power consumption modes where the load current is low, they achieve a low power consumption of about 0.5 μW. Another advantage of this constant on-time control method is that the POL converter's power consumption can be reduced by lowering the operating frequency, achieving the reduced power consumption of 1.6 mW when there is no load and 0.5 μW in standby mode. The constant on-time control method also provides the advantage of fast response. For example, even when rapid current increases occur when electronic equipment switches from an energy-saving mode to normal operation, the converter can respond instantly by increasing the operating frequency.
- (3) Ease of design for high-reliability power supply systems
The RAA20770X Series devices integrate the various protection functions, such as overcurrent, overvoltage, and thermal protection, required in POL converters-all on the same chip. As a result, these devices support safe and highly flexible high-reliability power supply system design with a minimal number of external components for easier design and reduced bill of materials. Furthermore, the output voltage and operating frequency can be modified to match the application they are used in, offering flexibility for operation in a wide range of applications.
- (4) Support for single-voltage power supply design
The new RAA207703GBM, RAA207704GBM, and RAA207705GBM devices include an integrated 5 V low dropout regulator (LDO) circuit, which can provide the 5V required internally by the power supply controller, thus eliminating the need for an external power supply. This enables a system to operate from just a single-voltage using, for example, a 12 V power supply rail.
In addition to combining the power supply controller and driver controller IC, the RAA20770X Series devices integrate, on a single chip, two power MOSFETS (Note 3) that are optimal for POL converters that step down an input voltage of 5 V or 12 V to the 1 V or 3.3 V used by large-scale ICs such as ASICs. For example, the RAA207701GBM device features a maximum rated current of 10 A, and for a 12 V input and 3.3 V output, it can achieve high-efficiency power conversion from the low-current area to the high-current area - in particular, an 89 percent efficiency at 10 mA, a 95 percent efficiency at 4 A, and a 92 percent efficiency at 10 A . This power conversion efficiency, contributes to lower power overall in end-use products.
(Note 1): POL: Point of load. A POL converter is a step down DC-DC converter that is located close to the load that consumes the power.
(Note 2): The constant on-time control is a method in which the PWM on time is constant and the operating frequency is adjusted automatically according to the load current.
(Note 3): MOSFET: Metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor.
Refer to the separate sheet for the main specifications of the RAA20770X Series POL.Pricing and Availability
Samples of the RAA20770X Series POL Converter ICs will start in December 2012. While the sample price for these new products will differ depending on the output capacity, the sample price for the RAA207700GBM with a maximum rated current of 15 A will be US$2.05 per unit. Mass production of the RAA20770X devices is scheduled to begin in March 2013 and is expected to reach a scale of 500,000 units per month in July 2013. (Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.)
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Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power,and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT applications that help shape a limitless future.Learn more at renesas.com.Follow us on LinkedIn,Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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Ivy Devries, Sr., Peak to Peak: Averaged nearly a double-double as a junior with 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds a game for the Pumas.
Deandra Elcock, Sr., Skyline: Developed a solid 1-2 punch with teammate Carissa Curtis last season as the Falcons improved to 11 wins from five the previous season.
Jordan Eisler, Sr., Monarch: University of Vermont-bound guard will have a larger scoring responsibility with the Coyotes' top three options from last season all graduated.
Stacie Hull, Jr., Broomfield: Efficient in the post, she was the only Eagles player to shoot over 50 percent from the field last season (53.5).
Lena Jaycox, Sr., Boulder: Made an immediate impact last season after transferring from Mountain Vista, averaging a team-best 14.2 points with 51 3-pointers.
Kasey McKrola, Sr., Mead: As a junior, led the Mavericks in points, rebounds, steals and blocked shots. Registered six double-doubles, including 21 points and 10 boards vs. eventual 3A champ Faith Christian.
Lyndie Puckett, Sr., Centaurus: Drilled 37 3-pointers in a complementary role last season. Will be counted on for more scoring punch this winter.
Emilie Rembert, Jr., Silver Creek: Led a balanced Raptors offense in scoring as a sophomore, including a 24-point effort against Niwot and 23 vs. Skyline.
Anna Schell, Jr., Longmont: In a tumultuous season for the Trojans, Schell and sister, Kathryn, were among the bright spots as the top two scorers.
Caitlyn Smith, Sr., Legacy: Averaged 8.8 points and 7.2 rebounds for the champs and will team sophomore sister, Courtney, for an imposing front-court tandem.
— 5A, 4A state tournaments begin Feb. 26; championship March 16.
— 3A state tournament begins March 8; championship March 16.
— 2A, 1A Sweet 16 completed by March 9; championship March 16.
Coach: Jessica Mitchell, second year.
Last year: 5-15, 1-7 in 2A Mile High League.
Returning starters: Fiona Bell (G, So., 5-8), Lisa Pelikan (C, Jr., 5-11), Morgan Powers (F, So., 5-8).
Others to watch: Emily Barrett (F, Jr., 5-8), Rachel Clair (G, Jr., 5-5), Devanshi Desai (G, Sr., 5-6), Lindsey Gallop (C, Fr., 5-11), Nicole Towner (C, So., 5-10).
Outlook: Bell led the team in scoring as a freshman and again will be counted on for offensive punch as well as her ball-handling abilities. Pelikan will patrol the middle and has been designated a captain, along with Clair in Desai as the Mustangs enter year No. 2 in Mitchell's system.
Coach: Ron Burgin, first year.
Last year: 9-16, 5-11 in 5A Front Range League; eliminated in 5A second round.
Returning starters: Maddie Gates (G, Sr. 5-8), Vivi Gregorich (G, Jr., 5-5), Lena Jaycox (G, Sr., 5-7), Courtney Van Bussum (F, Sr., 5-9).
Others to watch: Cara Aschbacher (G, Sr., 5-8), Mariah Alexander (F, So., 5-9), Sarah Burns (G, Sr., 5-8), April Dawson (C, Sr., 6-1), Jacqueline Szarmach (G, Jr., 5-9).
Outlook: The program is seeking stability with its sixth coach in the past four seasons, and Burgin could be the right guy. He won a 5A title with ThunderRidge in 2003 and is enthusiastic about the talent he inherits here. Jaycox, who had a 30-point game last season, is one of the league's top pure scorers.
Coach: Mike Croell, 19th year.
Last year: 21-5, 12-2 in 4A Northern League; eliminated in 4A quarterfinals.
Returning starters: Stacie Hull (C, Jr. 5-10), Callie Kaiser (W, So., 5-9), Nicole Lehrer (W, So., 5-7), Bri Wilber (PG, Jr., 5-6).
Others to watch: Haylee Albrecht (C, Sr., 5-9), Brenna Chase (PG, Fr., 5-6), Katie Croell (W, Sr., 5-9), Cherokee Rohrbaugh (W, Jr., 5-7), Meghan Stovall (W, Jr., 6-1), Darian Tritz (C, Jr., 6-2).
Outlook: After winning five straight titles, the Eagles are a little bitter following last season's quarterfinals loss against eventual champ Air Academy. The Eagles again will be deep and talented, with Croell hoping to run a bit more this season. The coach is hoping a rugged nonleague schedule and challenging league will prepare his squad for the state tourney.
Coach: Jeff Jackson, fourth year.
Last year: 21-4, 12-2 in 4A Northern League; eliminated in 4A quarterfinals.
Returning starters: Anna Hubbell (G, 5-8, Sr.), Taylor Langer (F, 5-10, Sr.).
Others to watch: Shanlie Anderson (PG, Sr., 5-7), Danelle Dondelinger (G, Jr., 5-5), Lauren Esler (G, So., 5-5), Audrey Harriger (G, 5-7, Sr.), Gianna Manfredini (Sr., C, 5-10), Midori Patterson (5-10, Sr., C).
Outlook: All nine players mentioned had varsity experience last year and, with seven of them seniors, the Warriors could have a veteran feel. Jackson hopes to run the floor a bit more this season and will utilize his superior team speed by pressing and trapping. A go-to scorer will have to emerge.
Coach: Noel Potter, second year.
Last year: 12-12, 9-5 in 4A Tri-Valley League; eliminated in 4A first round.
Returning starters: Amanda Ochoa (G, Sr., 5-8).
Others to watch: Lauren Bauchert (F, Jr., 5-9), Haley Gallagher (G, Jr., 5-8), Serena Gudino (F, Jr. 5-10), Kenzie Kudrna (G, So. 5-4), Piper Zeier (F, Sr., 5-9).
Outlook: With only Ochoa and Zeier as seniors, the Tigers will be youthful. Their nonleague slate is difficult, and their league has gotten tougher with the additions of Mead and Berthoud. But the players are adapting to Potter's system after a year trial run, and the coach believes Erie is capable of returning to the postseason.
Coach: Rod Beauchamp, 13th year.
Last year: 15-10, 9-7 in 5A Front Range League; eliminated in 5A second round.
Returning starters: Sarah Kaufman (G, Jr., 5-8), Katie Kuosman (G, 5-6, Sr.), Georgina Ryder (C, 6-3, Sr.).
Others to watch: Kristen Breakell (G, Sr., 5-9), Caitlin Burger (G, Sr., 5-5), Kate Davenport (C, Jr., 6-1), Annika Lai, (G/F, So., 6-0), Megan McCambridge (F, Sr., 5-10), Caroline McKee (G, Jr., 5-7), Emma Miller (F, Sr., 5-10).
Outlook: The Knights were solid last season but didn't do it with flash, as no one averaged more than 8.9 points. Beauchamp's system fosters balance, but the Knights will need a de facto playmaker. Ryder is one of the tallest girls in the league and will make it difficult for opponents to score in the paint.
Coach: Jim Stadler, first year.
Last year: 4-10, 3-5 in Front Range Christian League; eliminated in regional third-place consolations.
Players to watch: Hailey Schulman (Sr., PG, 5-6), Mandy McCormick (Jr., G, 5-8), Jenny King (So., F, 5-7), Tiffany Caluag (Jr., G, 5-7), Cheyenne Wisenborn (Fr., PG, 5-2).
Outlook: Stadler takes over for Kent Woods, who spent five seasons at the helm. But Stadler has been an assistant, which should make for a smooth transition for an experienced group that lost only one starter from last year's squad. Speed and shooting will be strengths.
Coach: Roger Dufour, 18th year.
Last year: 9-15, 5-9 in 4A Tri-Valley League; eliminated in 4A first round.
Returning starters: Alex Dufour (PG, So., 5-4), Shyanna Neu (F, Jr., 5-8), Mackenzie Urban (G, Sr., 5-6).
Others to watch: Mackenzie DiGuesaldo (F, So., 5-8), Brittany Pepitone (F, Sr., 5-7), Allison Reid (G, Jr., 5-5), Danielle Worley (F, So., 5-9).
Outlook: The youthful Warriors are aiming to avoid the injury bug this year. If they can do so, the chief hurdle they'll have to climb is mere inexperience. Urban is the top returning scorer (7.5 points a game) and Alex Dufour earned valuable experience last season handling the ball as a freshman.
Coach: Ron Rossi, 10th year.
Last year: 22-2, 9-1 in 3A Metro League; eliminated in 3A Sweet 16.
Returning starters: None.
Others to watch: Micaela Blanchard (C, Sr., 5-11), Katie Chavez (PG, Fr., 5-3), Lindsey Chavez (G, Jr., 5-6), Megan McGillin (F, So., 5-10), Claudia Pena (F, Jr., 6-0), Olivia Quinn (F, Jr., 5-8), Maggie Spitzer (F, So., 5-10).
Outlook: Only four varsity players return from last season, including Pena, who was the first off the bench. Quinn, Blanchard and Lindsey Chavez also lettered, but otherwise, the Tigers will be green. Rossi, whose program had a three-year title reign halted last season, believes the Tigers can morph into a state contender by the end of the season.
Coach: Craig Van Patten, third year.
Last year: 24-4, 13-3 in Class 5A Front Range League; won 5A state championship.
Returning starters: Caitlyn Smith (F, Sr., 5-11), Courtney Smith (F, So., 6-2).
Others to watch: Jenna Fenton (G, Jr., 5-8), Shayna Kuyper (C, Sr., 6-0), Emiley Lopez (G, Sr., 5-6), Mackenzie Neely (G, Sr., 5-7), Bryanna Paulson (G/F, So., 5-10).
Outlook: The Lightning were hit hard by graduation, but the defending champs have their front court in good shape with the return of the Smith sisters. Lopez, Neely and Kuyper had abbreviated stints of crunch-time minutes, which could help significantly as the Lightning attempt to reload quickly.
Coach: Mike Knaus, first year.
Last year: 5-19, 4-10 in 4A Northern League.
Returning starters: Gabriella Fallon (F, Sr., 6-1), Lacy Haddock (C, So., 5-10), Dailyn Johnson (F, Jr., 5-10), Anna Schell (G, Jr., 5-6), Kathryn Schell (G, Jr., 5-8).
Others to watch: Hannah Carney (F, Sr., 6-0), Alexis Cox (F, So., 5-10), Madi Gaibler (G, Fr., 5-9), Grace Hamm (G, So., 5-8), Lyndie Haddock (G, So., 5-9), Sarah McKee (F. So., 5-10), Lydia Pane (G, Jr., 5-8), Megan Tolenko (G, Jr., 5-7), Sydney Wetterstrom (C, Fr., 6-0).
Outlook: Knaus takes over and gives the Trojans a fresh start after a parent revolt helped force out longtime former head coach Jay Darien. In quest of once again becoming a pronounced factor in the league, Knaus will preach defense first in his initial season at the helm.
Coach: Dave Stoecker, second year.
Last year: 11-9, 4-4 in 2A Mile High League; eliminated in 2A districts.
Returning starters: Mary Dean (Jr., G, 5-5), Elizabeth Ehr (G, Jr., 5-5), Ashley Jauregui (G, Jr., 5-3).
Others to watch: Allison Cochran (F, So, 5-8). Alyssa Rusco (F, Sr., 5-9).
Outlook: The Warriors graduated their top three scorers, but the cupboards aren't bare. Point guard Juaregui leads a group of returning experienced players. Of note, Rusco is new to the basketball roster but is a solid athlete. She was a standout volleyball player in the fall.
Coach: Sandy Mitchell, first year.
Last year: 10-13, 1-10 in 3A/2A Patriot League; eliminated in 2A regionals.
Returning starters: Olivia Respotnik (Sr., C, 6-0).
Others to watch: Chandler Subbert (Jr., PG, 5-7), Carla Walko (Jr., F, 5-9).
Outlook: The Lions again will try to make their way in the rugged Patriot League, mostly composed of 3A teams, then drop back down to 2A for the postseason. They will have to replace top scorer Shannon Gillman and two other senior starters.
Coach: Michael Ward, fourth year.
Last year: 12-12, 6-5 in 3A/2A Patriot League; eliminated in 3A first round.
Returning starters: Allison Majerus (F, Jr., 5-10), Mikayla Martinez (C, Jr., 6-0), Kasey McKrola (F, Sr., 6-0).
Others to watch: Marina Hanlon (G, Jr., 5-7), Kari Lozinski (C, Jr., 5-11), Katie Maher (G, So., 5-6), Riglie Reeves (G, Sr., 5-7), Rylee Ward (G, So., 5-7).
Outlook: The transition to 4A will mean the Mavericks will have to be a more physical team. Ward believes two early-season tournaments, one in Boulder, one in Farmington, N.M., will help facilitate the transition. The Mavericks have joined the Tri-Valley League.
Coach: Chris Lewis, first year.
Last year: 22-6, 14-2 in 5A Front Range League; lost 5A championship game.
Returning starters: Jordan Eisler (G, Sr., 5-6).
Others to watch: Bridget Anthony (C, Sr., 5-11) Ellie Dietz (G, Sr., 5-5), Reagan Rohn (G, So., 5-6), Brenna Stimac (G, Sr., 5-4), Mae Williams (C, Jr., 6-0).
Outlook: Transition is the word for the 5A runner-up, as the Coyotes' trio of senior standouts graduated and coach Gail Hook is taking a one-year sabbatical. Lewis, a Coyotes assistant, takes over a group that also will be without starting guard Jac Malcolm-Peck (studying abroad) and Williams, who is out indefinitely with a knee injury. Despite all the changes, the Coyotes should still compete.
Coach: Josh Lederach, first year.
Last year: 5-17, 0-7 in 2A Mile High League.
Returning starters: Amanda Cook (G, Jr., 5-2).
Others to watch: Kalina Culver (G, So., 5-6), Lili Haffey (G, Jr. 5-7), Cori Jannuzzi (C, Jr., 6-1), Brianna Tester (G, Jr., 5-1).
Outlook: Lederach was hired late, as Nederland began its search in mid-October after incumbent Roz Vara joined the Peace Corps. Lederach will remain a boys assistant, which is feasible at the smaller classifications because boys and girls teams often play games in the same gyms rather than one home, one away.
Coach: Clark Burton, third year.
Last year: 3-19, 0-14 in 4A Northern League.
Returning starters: Alicia DiScipio (C, Sr., 5-9), Anna Dunnell (F, Jr., 5-9), Callie Hensen (F, Jr., 5-6), Juliet Pilewskie (C, Sr., 5-7), Jacqui Sigg (F, Sr., 5-6).
Others to watch: Anessa Calvert (C, Sr., 5-9), Abbie Montgomery (G, Jr., 5-7), Hannah Sarosi (F, So., 5-8), Cindy Yie (G, Sr., 5-4).
Outlook: In aiming to climb up the league ladder, the Cougars have an experienced, unselfish front court. The guards are young and inexperienced and will have to learn quickly for the team to make significant strides. The Cougars also are a bit undersized, with none of their key contributors over 5-9.
Coach: Chad Rathbun, seventh year.
Last year: 16-8, 6-4 in 3A Metro League; eliminated in 3A Sweet 16.
Returning starters: Ivy DeVries (F, Sr., 5-10), Katharine Kia (F, So., 5-8), Annette Warner (F, Jr., 5-10), Bri Wetmore (G, So., 5-2).
Others to watch: Lindsay Callaway (F, Sr. 5-11), Sarah Martinez (G, So., 5-5).
Outlook: The Pumas return several players with varsity experience, but will have to replace several-year standout point guard Khadijah Sayyid (20 points per game last season). DeVries and Warner will give the Pumas some punch in the front court, and the Pumas will look to create offensive chances from their defense.
Coach: Mike Hawkes, second year.
Last year: 6-13, 3-5 in 1A 5280 League.
Returning starters: Hana Mason (G, Jr., 5-5).
Others to watch: Isabelle Herz (G, Jr., 5-4), Jenni Russell (G, Jr., 5-2), Dorie Schram (G, Jr., 5-3), Sophie Schram (G, Jr., 5-3), Miranda Seim (F, Jr., 5-6), Paisley Sheehan (C, So., 5-10), Hannah Weinstein (F, Jr. 5-9).
Outlook: The Lions graduated five of their top six scorers from last season, so the team will be pretty green in the early going. Five players return with varsity experience, but other than Mason, much of that is limited. The Lions essentially have a clean slate for a scorer to emerge.
Coach: Dan Kloster, ninth year.
Last year: 18-6, 11-3 in 4A Northern League; eliminated in 4A second round.
Returning starters: Margaret Davis (G, Jr., 5-6), Shelby Keil (W, Sr., 5-7), Grace Reed (C, Sr., 6-2), Emilie Rembert (W, Jr., 6-0).
Others to watch: Julie Dauer (W, Jr., 6-0), Carrie Ramirez (G, Jr., 5-6).
Outlook: All the above players are returning letterwinners, other than Ramirez. That's because she missed last season with a knee injury. The experienced Raptors are aiming for a similarly successful season with a stronger playoff run than last season, when the Raptors fell 50-47 to Delta in the second round.
Coach: Tina Skidmore, second year.
Last year: 11-13, 7-7 in 4A Tri-Valley League; eliminated in 4A first round.
Returning starters: Naomi Barron (C, So., 5-11), Carissa Curtis (G, Jr., 5-8), Deandra Elcock (F, Sr., 5-8), Kylie Emanuel (G, Sr., 5-7), Kaylee Spencer (G, Jr., 5-7).
Others to watch: Alli Curtis (F, Sr., 5-10), Courtney David (F, Jr., 5-7), Alyssa Steed (C, So., 5-10).
Outlook: The Falcons return their top three scorers in Carissa Curtis, Elcock and Spencer and are ready to rock in Skidmore's second season at the helm. The Falcons improved six wins last season from a desultory 5-18 campaign in 2010-11, and are eyeing an above-.500 mark and another trip to the postseason this year.


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Whilst many may be familiar with Roy Lichtenstein's work, what they may be unaware of is how closely many of his images were "appropriated" from comic artists like Irv Novick, Russ Heath, Jack Kirby, John Romita and Joe Kubert, who received no fee or credit. Is this Art world snobbery? Artistic licence? Copyright theft? Gallery shortsightedness? or something else?
This show is a chance for artists to ask questions and share their views, via their work by re-reappropriating one of the original comic images Lichtenstein lifted his work from, and reinterpret it again, to create, warp and twist it into something interesting, new and original, to take back the Art!
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Spacious single storey post-war pub with a pool table and dartboard at the rear. The pub is somewhat out of-the-way and hence mainly frequented by locals. The location is, however, within a few yards of the Biggin Hill Valley terminus of the 320 bus route from Catford via Bromley. Like the other Biggin Hill pubs there is various aircraft memorabilia on display.
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Pastry Cream Recipe
Pastry cream is ubiquitous in the dessert world. It's used to fill all sorts of treats, such as cakes, eclairs, cream puffs, fresh fruit tarts, and all kinds of French puff pastry items. It's a lot like pudding, but usually made richer and a bit thicker with the addition of extra egg yolks. Be sure to whip chilled pastry cream thoroughly before using to ensure that it is completely smooth.0
This recipe is adapted from the French Culinary Institute's Essentials of Fine Pastry.
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- pinch of salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
Dampen the surface and sides of a cookie sheet. Line the bottom and sides of the sheet with plastic wrap. Have more plastic wrap at the ready and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup sugar, the seeds and pod of the vanilla bean, and salt. Slowly bring to a low boil over medium heat.
As the milk mixture heats up: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch and set aside. Stabilize a medium sized bowl by placing it on top of a wet cotton towel on the countertop. Add the yolks and egg. Whisk for 30 seconds, until the yolks are broken up and the mixture begins to look homogenous. Add the starch mixture and whisk until you can no longer see any clumps, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
When the milk mixture comes to a low boil, remove it from the heat. Remove the pod of the vanilla bean. Temper the egg mixture with the hot liquid in three additions, whisking briskly as you go.
Return the mixture to the original saucepan and whisk vigorously over medium heat. After about a minute, the mixture will begin to thicken. Continue to whisk, and watch for bubbling. Once you see bubbles, whisk for two additional minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the butter, until it completely disappears into the pastry cream.
Pour the pastry cream into the prepared lined pan. Immediately press plastic wrap gently over the entire surface. Chill for at least 2 hours before using. Whip the pastry cream mixture until it is smooth and creamy just before using.


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New Zealand consists of 2 beach-fringed islands marked with lakes, volcanoes, and a gorgeous green landscape throughout. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, a vacation in this island country often involves hiking across fjords, jet-boating down rivers, and canoeing on pristine lakes.
New Zealand has a thriving Maori culture, which you can experience at Tamaki Maori Village on the North Island. Queenstown attracts adrenaline junkies with its bungee-jumping opportunities. For fans of the big screen, no trip to New Zealand is complete without stopping by the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata. You can also catch a ferry across Cook Strait to seek out more The Lord of the Rings landscapes at Wanaka and Queenstown, both on the South Island of New Zealand.
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Catching up with Rox owner Monfort at Fan Cave
NEW YORK -- Rockies owner Dick Monfort accompanied outfielder Michael Cuddyer on a morning visit to the MLB Fan Cave on Tuesday, before the club opened its series with the Mets over in Queens. In a wide-ranging interview with MLB.com at Washington Square, Monfort addressed such topics as social media, Cuddyer's influence, the Rockies' season, the hot finish of 2007 and technology.
MLB.com: How does a club like yours benefit from today's advances in social media, from the @Rockies Twitter account to Facebook, Instagram and the Fan Cave?
Monfort: I'm not a big Facebook guy or a Twitter guy, but we have over a half-million fans who are Facebook friends. It's a way to get our message out. It's a way to keep them up to speed with what's going on. Most of the information you get about the Rockies, you can read in the newspaper or something like that, box scores. But there are so many other things we do, so many other events we do, that this is a good way for us to get our message out. And it's a good way for us to talk with our fans. Three or four years ago, we had less than 100,000 fans, and now we're at half a million. Our growth has been good, and we continue to do it.
MLB.com: Where do you see it going?
Monfort: I would always have thought that at some point, this will die off. But maybe it doesn't. I'm not a grandpa yet, but people my age can be grandpas and are, and they're Facebooking with their grandchildren. So maybe I'll do that someday. If it continues to grow, we'll continue to grow. It's a great way to get our message out.
MLB.com: What are your thoughts on the Fan Cave? And what inspired you to come along with Cuddyer?
Monfort: I think this is my third trip here. I think it's a great idea, it's a fun place, and I go to see what's happening and what's new. When Michael was going to go by, I thought, "I've got some time this morning, so I'll do it." It's a neat place. Every year, they have something new, and it's a way for me to keep up on what they're doing.
MLB.com: Michael is doing magic tricks at Washington Square. What has he meant to your franchise?
Monfort: Michael is a great baseball player, first of all, but he is a better man. When we signed him two years ago, it was as much for what he does in the clubhouse and outside in the community, as his baseball prowess. He's just been a great addition to us, and we're happy to have him. Players love him. The card tricks are a bonus. He's also a big photographer. Every month, we have pictures he takes at these different ballparks. He's quite a talent, he's a great guy.
MLB.com: Your team is here to start a series at Citi Field. With less than two months left in the regular season, what is your perspective now as club owner?
Monfort: We've had some injuries, but we've just gotten into a rut where we don't have a lot of confidence. We're not playing with a lot of confidence. Our guys believe they can get on a run and get back in this race, and I think they can, too. It's got to start somewhere; hopefully it starts tonight. We do play a lot of games on the road, and notoriously we haven't been a great road team.
But you know what? We've seen it happen before. We've seen it with other teams. The Dodgers were struggling and looked awful for a while. ... We've really played pretty decent games, other than three games in Atlanta. Every game we're sort of in until the end. We just need to get over the hump. We're still young; these young kids are learning how to compete. So we're still optimistic, and we're still swinging at it.
MLB.com: As proof of what's possible, one need only go back to 2007, where we certainly saw an example of a team catching fire at the end. You won 21 of 22 at the end. What do you remember about that run?
Monfort: It's funny, the lulls seem to last forever and the highs seem to go that quick. It went so quick. And then when we got in the play-in game, got in the playoffs, all of a sudden things were moving so fast that it was really hard to sit back and enjoy it. I learned that the next time we get in one of those things, I'm going to enjoy it a little more. It was a magical season, we got hot -- that's what teams do.
I think with all the media that is focused on all these games -- when you're playing bad, it blows it out of proportion; and when you're playing good, it blows it out of proportion and it helps confidence or lack thereof. I think these things happen because there is a lot more focus on what happens. I think we can get on a run. It'd be great if we did. We've got a lot of really great players, good gentlemen. We're happy with the team, and we just need to win a few more games.
MLB.com: The "day after" in Major League Baseball, can you offer perspective from an owner's standpoint on how the game moves on from all the suspension news?
Monfort: It will recover. I think a lot of things happened 10, 12 years ago. It wasn't really regulated. The rules were a little vague. But lately, it's been pretty highly regulated. I don't have all the specifics. I do know this: We want the game to be fair. If fair means that you don't use certain things, then everybody ought to abide by that. It's not fair to a Michael Cuddyer to play against somebody who is doing something that the league has deemed illegal.
I just want people to step up, take the responsibility, be accountable for their actions, take their punishment and move on. I think we're getting closer to that. I don't know all the specifics, but I'm sure baseball is using the best interests of the game every time they make a decision, and I just want people to start playing by the rules. I'm not blaming anybody for anything they did, but if they did something that was incorrect, then they need to be accountable for it, take their punishment for it and move on.
MLB.com: How have MLB Advanced Media technologies like MLB.TV and the MLB.com At Bat app impacted you and your fans?
Monfort: I think it's great. I have the app on my phone, on my iPad, so no matter where I am, I can watch a game. Usually it's the Rockies game, but I do watch other games. MLB.TV is tremendous. I won't say I was the biggest believer when it first came out, but it's great for baseball. I think it's better than all the other (streaming technologies) that all the other professional networks have.