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Sunday, July 22, 2007

It's All About Me!...

As I enter my 43rd year this coming week, ignorantly dancing through life on this planet, I thought I'd share with all y'all some important (Whoot? LOL) Zodiac information about my beloved sun sign. Yes, it's true...I am a LEO. Like THAT was a surprise!

For purely entertainment purposes, I have added "editorial" comments to the following description of "LEO", which probably better describe my lot in life as a ferocious lion. My additions are in this color.

The Lion is considered the king (ah, make that queen please) of the jungle, and likewise you Leos have an air of royalty about you (I, on the other hand, have more of a "smell about me"). Some Leos even have hair resembling the thick mane of the Lion (I used to have "thick" I'm balding and the only thing still "thick" on my head is my skull!).

But Lions are more than roar, for they are truly magnificent beasts (Probably got that "beast" part right). The Lioness proudly cares for the young, hunts and takes care of survival with relentless intent and ferocity, when needed (MKay, this may be the only true part about me...I am partial to monitoring the welfare of children and where food is BETCHA I'm a hunter!). And proud are you Leo! (Yes, I regularly brag about my PWT status...poor white trash.) Perhaps that's why Leo often chooses work that puts you in the center of stage or in the spotlight of appreciation (Or in my case, in the gutters of society).

Leo are warm of spirit (The hot flashes help with this), eager for action and are driven by a desire to be loved for what you bring to others. Leo are a magnanimous leader and a faithful servant (What? What's that "servant part??). Once scorned in love, however, Leo will withdraw your affections and the light, once brilliant, can go cold (In other words for the motto of the LEO, "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours. And if it doesn't come back, track it down and shoot it").

Leo motto might be "What you see is what you get." (Or, "This is it, dumba$$") You tend to live your live straightforwardly and with a flair for drama (Yes, every day is a new "stage" in my life...argh argh!). In fact, many Leos are attracted to the theater, the performing arts and public relations, for you truly understand the importance of putting on a good presentation (This really, really doesn't fit for me, since I can't even seem to find the gumption to iron my clothes or comb my hair...but I DO iron my sheets, so...).

As you blaze gloriously through your life, remember to take time to acknowledge the feelings of those around you (You mean other people HAVE feelings?!?). If you forget, you could unconsciously hurt someone you love (Apology is my middle name). But, if you remain aware your impact, others can benefit from your presence (Do they really mean "impaction" here?!?..Yep, it's a bowel joke!).

Element: Fire

Fire signs are naturally warm. A fire gives light and heat, but it doesn't get depleted as others feed on its warmth (But it CAN burn you!). One candle can bring light to a room and it won't burn any faster if ten people read from its light than if there was only one (But there IS that waxy build-up). Fire doesn't plan its next move; it isn't logical (Now THERE'S an understatement!!!). It simply is in the moment and will burn what fuel is available without judgment or forethought (Or regard for "its" fatigue and MS either). For this reason, fire signs can successfully rely on their intuition and survival instincts. The fire of Leo is brilliant and intense (I've been called that before. INTENSE, not brilliant). It's like the summer Sun that relentlessly shows up every day and whose heat continues to build over a period of time (Sometimes igniting forest fires, requiring many people to extinguish it).

Fifth House: Children

The Fifth House is directly related to children, but it is also associated with any type of childlike activity (And, since I never had children of my own, I can only claim to be "childlike". Now that I think of it, I HAVE been referred to that before, but I don't think it was a "good" thing). Even grown-ups need to play and this is a function of the Fifth House. In fact, all self-expression and creativity comes from this sector. Additionally, this is the House of Romantic Love (Yeah, "house of love" is lacking running water, electricity, and furniture. But COME ON OVER!). Truly, the Fifth House could be called the House of Enjoyment.

Key Planet: Sun

The Sun is the undisputed King (Or QUEEN!) of our little planetary system. (S)He is always in the center. Without his/her light, there would be no life here on earth. Although the Sun is 93 million miles distant, its warmth is the basis for all energy on Earth. Astrologically, the Sun represents our will (And I DO have well as a durable power of attorney and a healthcare advance directive!). It's like the fuel that fires each of our individual furnaces and gives us cause to live. As the key planet of Leo, the Sun is the symbol of the self and from it stems all individuality and creativity.

Leo Greatest Strength: Your playful and loving nature (Hmmm...I suppose I should work on this one)

Leo Possible Weakness: Need for approval can become too important. (Why DO you think I write a blog, after all??!?!?)

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corrine said...

Happy Birthday Lioness ! May the next 43 be healthier, happier and ever more intriguing !

Steve said...

You're hilarious!!! It looks like Knicksgrl has a crush on you, too! :)

Haven't I already mentioned your shameless ads here SUCK? I sent your company an email requesting you CEASE commenting...and if THAT doesn't work, I'll simply spam your company website with 1,000 emails a day! I asked please stop.

I don't know if I could tolerate "more intriguing" for another 20 or 30 years...I'd settle for mundane and boring frankly. LOL

Thanks for the B-Day wishes!

Shameless hussy! LOL

I need to check your blog to see if you "rolled" with anyone this weekend...I have no idea why that thought is so intriguing. Maybe if I ever UNDERSTAND the sport, I'll get over the childish snickers regarding the terminology. LOL

pb said...

Leo is right!

It's where I would have pegged you. Excellent insight into how others might see you.

Fun post!

mdmhvonpa said...

Miss Chris said...

As a fellow Leo I can say this post is sooooo true! I'll be reaching the big 40 on the 5th of Aug. From one Leo to another...Happy Birthday!!!!!

harkoo said...

Is the sign Leo the same thing as a narcissist? lol

Peej said...

And here Joe thought he was the ONLY one!! Typical Leo, huh? You both should've tried harder to be Aries... LOL!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! (and to you also Miss Chris!)

Yep...even if I try to hide it, my brazen LEO shines through! *roar*

And YOU are probably a Republican Scorpion, no?!? LOL

Happy birthday to you...Happy birthday to you. Happy BIRTHDAAAAY, Miss Chrrrr is. Happy birthday to you.

That's cyber singing in case you were wondering...LOL

Something like that! LMAO

Tell Joe I think there IS only one LEO/Bronco's fan in the face of this earth!


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This is the style and clothing of modern ballet.
       Ballet is an elegant dance that is performed in theaters throughout the world. Ballet normally tells a story through many unnatural movements. Ballet dancers keep perfect balance throughout their performance as they do slow leaps and seem as if they are floating through the air.  This type of dance is performed on the tip of the toes and involves numerous hours of practice to make the performance perfect. There are three main types of ballet that can be performed, Classical, Modern and neoclassical (Ballet History). The type of ballet that appeals to me the most is modern ballet.
     Modern ballet is a style of ballet that contains a wider variety of movements that is performed through music and dancers. Modern ballet was first influenced by classical ballet, however it involves much greater movements with not as strict steps. Although modern ballet and classical ballet have a lot in common there are a few major differences as well. Classical ballet appears to be very symmetrical; both sides of the stage are normally balanced with the same number of dancers on each side. Modern ballet does not focus on symmetry it mostly focuses on style. For the most part dancers in classical ballet keep their spines straight. Dancers performing modern ballet curve and twist their upper body (Rosenburg).
      Modern ballet was first discovered by George Balanchine. When Balanchine created modern ballet he made the costumes more basic and created many works without a story line. Balanchine also modified certain elements of ballet movement throughout his dances. All of his works that are considered to be modern ballet focus more on the structure of the movements and music rather than telling a story.  Throughout Balanchine’s career he choreographed many narrative works including one of his most famous works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Rosenburg).
       Today, modern ballet can be choreographed to current music opposed to classical music.  Female performers wear basic leotards and pointe shoes.  Males wear a tight fitting suite and either dance barefoot or on pointe. Modern ballet movements are often sharp and show contrast and conflict through the performance. For example, instead of a leg extended perfectly into a toe point, a modern ballet dancer may show a bent stiff leg lifted up while performing. Modern ballet performers today take a new twist from the past of classical ballet (Ballet History).
      Modern ballet relates to my life in a few ways. As a child I took ballet and I first learned the basic positions that are taught in classical ballet. As I progressed in classes I enjoyed learning and performing modern pieces rather than classical.  I also get to experience ballet through my little sister. My sister, Sydney is eight years old and is involved in ballet. Over the past year she has had two performances that I have attended. Watching her is a way for me to connect myself back to when I once performed.
      Overall, modern ballet is a very unique form of dance.  Performers communicate to each other and the audience through unnatural body movements. After watching this video of a young girl performing a modern ballet piece the reader will get a better idea of how modern ballet is in many ways more upbeat and fun rather than classical ballet.


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Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge

Conde B. McCullough Bridge

from the southwest

Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009

Street Views

Steel cantilevered through truss bridge over Coos Bay on US 101 in North Bend
North Bend, Coos County, Oregon
Open to traffic
Built 1936, Rehabilitation 2008
- American Bridge Co. of New York (Fabricator)
- Conde B. McCullough of Redfield, North Dakota (Lead Bridge Engineer)
- Dexter R. Smith (Design Engineer - Approach Spans)
- Hamilton Construction of Springfield, Oregon (2008-2011 South Approach Rehabilitation Contractor)
- Mats O. Halvardson (Rehabilitation Design Engineer)
- Northwest Roads (Contractor)
- Raymond Archibald (Design Engineer - Cantilever Spans)
- Virginia Bridge & Iron Co. of Roanoke, Virginia (Contractor) [also known as Virginia Bridge Co.]
The 5305-foot long Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge is a steel continuous cantilevered half-through truss with bracing above and below the deck. The cantilever design was adopted because high volumes of shipping made a draw span undesirable. Also, the wide shipping channel and high banks of both sides dictated a high-level bridge. The steel truss is 1708-feet long with the central portion being 793-feet and the anchor portions being 457.5-feet each. The top and bottom chords of the truss are curved in outline. The sway bracing is also curved, giving an impression of a series of Gothic arches as one travels through the truss.
Thirteen reinforced concrete deck arch spans with open spandrels flank the cantilevered spans, seven on the north side and six on the south side. The two lengths of arch approach spans total 2762-feet, with individual spans ranging from 151-feet to 265-feet in length. Reinforced concrete deck girder spans approach the arch spans. There are nine spans on the north end and five on the south. Ornate concrete abutments at each end of the bridge allow space along the road for travelers to pull over. The abutments also feature staircases that lead down under the bridge.
(HAER OR-46)
Length of largest span: 793.0 ft.
Total length: 5,323.0 ft. (1.0 mi.)
Deck width: 27.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 16.9 ft.
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 2005
Also called
Coos Bay Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude
+43.42652, -124.22224   (decimal degrees)
43°25'35" N, 124°13'20" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates
10/401068/4808906 (zone/easting/northing)
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Inventory numbers
NRHP 05000817 (National Register of Historic Places reference number)
OR 01823 (Oregon Dept. of Transportation structure number)
BH 29925 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 05/2015)
Deck condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Appraisal: Functionally obsolete
Sufficiency rating: 49.5 (out of 100)
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Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge
Posted May 29, 2014, by Scott Gavin (trainnut1956 [at] charter [dot] net)

Everybody I know calls it the Coos Bay Bridge, even though it was renamed in honor of Mr. McCullough back in 1947. The man designed some very beautiful bridges. Sadly, the bridges are reaching the end of their lifespans because, especially on coastal highway, the rusting and expanding metal rebar inside the concrete supports have been causing the concrete to crack and split. ODOT has been forced to engage in heroic efforts to try to restore and rehabilitate some of Conde's bridges, including experimental methods of running electrical currents through the rebar to slow or stop corrosion, and I understand that in many cases the restoration efforts cost many more times the original cost of the bridge. The Alsea Bay bridge was too far gone to be saved and was replaced by a modern structure built in a style similar to the original, and near here at Klamath Falls, there were two Conde McCollough bridges. The one at Spring Creek was replaced by a larger bridge of similar design to the original, while the OC&E overpass was replaced by a new bridge, which was supposed to have railings designed to match the original but due to cost concerns, this promise was not fulfilled.

Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge
Posted November 7, 2013, by Dave Bradley (buisyfixerupper [at] hotmail [dot] com)

I love what I saw when my wife and I drove over that bridge. They are fixing/replacing the railings with authentic reproductions of the cathedral style railings. This is the bridge that will outlive all the other coastal bridges. Thank you to ODOT for the preservation efforts here!

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Posted January 30, 2010, by Chalon Harper (camowolf95 [at] live [dot] com)

Elegant Arches,Soaring Spans is a really informative book and is a super memorial to a man who gave us such artwork in his engineering that he deserves a place in history,and this bridge is a wonderful memorial to him as well.

I have a cousin who has family in this area,and I will ask her to send me pictures.

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Posted August 6, 2009, by MikeInPdx (mikeinpdx13 [at] yahoo [dot] com)

Oregon isn't perfect with their historic bridges, but we take care of them better than many states.

Michael Goff's photography and work here documenting Oregon's bridges is AMAZING. Thank you for bringing so many of these places to life for everyone.

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Posted April 23, 2009, by Anthony Dillon (spansaver [at] hotmail [dot] com)

A thing of beauty....Indeed!

Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge
Posted April 23, 2009, by Randy Libner (rlibner [at] hotmail [dot] com)

Who could get ever get tired of looking at this bridge?

Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge
Posted July 24, 2008, by Michael Goff

The Conde B. McCullough Bridge is named in honor of the lead engineer. There are a couple of reasons for this...

1.The McCullough Legacy:

C.B. McCullough was the state bridge engineer for Oregon from 1919 to 1935. Under his watch many of the key spans on Oregon early highways were designed and constructed. His philosophy to bridge design was to make the structure fit the site in which it was being built, have the bridge be cost effective, and finally he emphasized building structures that were pleasing to the eye.

McCullough assisted in pioneering different design and construction methods in concrete arch construction, along with building a solid reputation for the Oregon Highway Department. The legacy he left still lives in the design and maintenance of Oregon Bridges (with the notable acceptation of the interstate system). Oregon is one of the leaders in historic bridge preservation along with creating innovative and eye pleasing structures to replace aging structures.

2.Final Bridge:

The Coos Bay crossing was the last and largest bridge McCullough designed while the state bridge engineer. The bridge also completed the Oregon portion of the Pacific Coast Highway. He accepted a post in Central America designing bridges on the Pan-American Highway in 1935 and had to leave the Oregon Highway Department.

There is a great book written by Robert Hadlow called

"Elegant Arches, Soaring Spans"

It is a biography about Conde McCullough, and the bridges he worked on.

Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge
Posted July 14, 2008, by Todd (hippiewalk [at] yahoo [dot] com)

I am impressed with how well Oregon takes care of their historic bridges. Many are shown in this website as being primarily in awsome shape. My homestate chooses the cutting torch then pouring concrete later instead of saving historic bridges. What a shame.

Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge
Posted July 14, 2008, by J.R. Manning (thekitchenguy [at] sbcglobal [dot] net)

What a beautiful structure - I love the Art Deco details included. How did the lead designer and the bridge happen to have the same name?


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Last week when I visited the set of Satisfaction, I thought Ryan Belleville had some interesting things to say about the state of TV comedy in Canada. Satisfaction premieres Monday night at 8 p.m. on CTV.
The Calgary native plays a dude who shares a big city apartment with a frisky couple (played by fellow Canadians Luke Macfarlane and Leah Renee) on the sitcom, which is somewhat based on creator Tim McAuliffe’s own experiences as a struggling comedy writer. McAuliffe has worked writing rooms on both sides of the border, including This Hour Has 22 Minutes, The Office and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

“I feel like we’re catching up,” said Belleville, a Just For Laughs veteran who starred in the short-lived Almost Heroes two seasons ago on Showcase and, several years before that, on the Fox comedy Life on a Stick
Belleville felt there was a comedy vacuum in Canada for several years. Networks just weren’t green lighting any. The investment had all tilted over to TV dramas, especially U.S./Canada co-pros.
Things are changing, however, says Belleville. “I feel like there’s a renaissance, like when Flashpoint came out and Rookie Blue, all the networks realized, oh, we should just make dramas – we shouldn’t try to get too clever and just make good genre and dramas and I feel like right now, that thing is happening for comedy.”
Certainly there is something going on. Down the street from the set of Satisfaction in Toronto is where another CTV comedy, Spun Out with Dave Foley, is in production. Rogers’ Package Deal had a sneak preview last week and that Vancouver-based sitcom premieres in the fall. Halifax-based Seed is coming back, as is CBC’s Mr. D.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.–Oscar-winner Kathy Bates was careful not to mention NBC by name, but there was no mistaking who she blamed Friday on press tour for the demise of her former drama, Harry’s Law.
“I think they treated us like shit,” she said, waking up FX’s American Horror Story: Coven panel. “They kicked us to the curb. I think they disrespected us. I think they disrespected our 7 to 11 million viewers every week. And I think they’re getting what they deserve.”
By “they” Bates had to mean NBC, although, as she pointed out later in the scrum, she was careful not to mention then once. Entertainment president Robert Greenblatt was not mentioned either..
By “us” Bates was talking about older viewers. The 65-year-old actress, who won her Oscar in 1990 for Misery, said the head of the network had explained that the series was canceled in 2012 because only older viewers, an audience NBC didn’t want, was watching.
“Everywhere I’ve traveled now around the country, I’ve met so many people that are offended by that,” she said. She pointed out that millions loved the show, “despite the fact we weren’t publicized. We had a loyal audience who followed us all over that schedule.”
That was true also in Canada, where Harry’s Law was a solid bench player on Global. Bates says the David E. Kelley legal drama did well in England, too.
The actress has been in New Orleans recently, shooting Tammy with Susan Sarandon and Dan Aykroyd. Due out next year, the comedy also stars Melissa McCarthy, who is directing.
Much has been made of ratings and demos this press tour. CBS CEO Leslie Moonves, whose network finally beat Fox this season in A18-49, campaigned again to broaden the Neilsen scope to extend it to include older viewers. He pointed out that the average age of Fox News viewers is over 65. Even hit shows such as NCIS–average viewer age: 59–skew higher every year. More surprising perhaps is that the average age of a Big Bang Theory viewer is now 50.
Bates stars next season on a show that will skew much younger. FX’s American Horror Story: Coven puts a witchy spin on the anthology series. Friday’s TCA panel featured a killer cast, including Emmy-winner Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulsen, who will play Lange’s daughter, and Angela Bassett. Also on the series but not at the session are Gabourey Sidibe and Francis Conroy.

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La fête nationale

Quebec gets an extra holiday in the summer. It's St. Jean Baptiste day or La fête nationale. This year it took place last Friday (June 24th). The rest of Canada also takes Canada Day (July 1st) off. I think they get that as a holiday here as well.

It originated in France as a pagan holiday celebrating the summer solstice. When King Clovis started making christianity official, he turned the holiday in to a celebration of St. John the Baptist (the dude who baptised Jesus and I think later got betrayed by Salomé and had his head cut off). The original french settlers brought the holiday with them to Nouvelle France and maintained it as a patriotic celebration. I think it's not such a big holiday in France anymore, but here, especially with the revolution, it has been installed as one of the biggest holidays of the year.

And it's big! Quebec City and Montreal have huge spectacles (that's concert in french). Montreal actually had two, a free one in Parc Maissoneuve and a pay one on Île st. Hélène. Hundreds of thousands of people attend these shows, wrapped in Quebec flags, fleurs-de-lys painted on their face. I'm sure most of the smaller cities in Quebec have their own spectacles and parades as well. People really party. I imagine there are a lot of people born 9 months after June 24th! At the shows, everybody knows all the lyrics, singing them together with the people on the stage.

Anyways, it's a very nationalistic holiday. I know to a lot of westerners, that must sound weird. It still sounds weird to me. I also heard a few bilinguals scoff at it being called la fête nationale. I'm sure there are many who feel threatened by Quebec nationalism who are not comfortable with the tone of this holiday. Most people, though, from what I read in the english hebdos, are quite happy to have an extra holiday and consider it a great opportunity to party.

I heard an interview with a politician who was encouraging people to come to the spectacle in Montreal. He took great pains to make it clear that this holiday was open to all Quebecers, especially immigrants. The host was asking him some tough questions about this issue, but I still got the sense that the politician was protesting too much. The problem with Quebec nationalism (any nationalism, really) is that it reveals the fuzzy line between cultural pride and exclusion. It's a complex and rich argument, with points on both sides. But Quebec nationalism connects itself back to the original white, french settlers. And that makes a lot of people uncomfortable. Many anglophones have families that have been in Quebec for generations. There are also many immigrant groups, especially here in Montreal, who have been here for 2 or 3 generations (Italians and Portuguese specifically) who don't feel included in the fête nationale.

Furthermore, Quebec is bolstering its population with immigration. The government is working hard at educating the new immigrants, in the french language and the Quebecois culture. But you just don't get a sense that someone who moved here from Mexico is going to feel the same connection to Quebecois pop hits from the '70s as someone who grew up with them. Perhaps Quebec's strategy is a bit like the U.S. Unlike the "vertical mosaic" of the rest of Canada, Quebec is trying to fully assimilate its immigrants. Judging by the low-level racism that I see and hear constantly in Montreal, I don't think they are succeeding (more on this issue later).

I don't have many conclusions, beyond that there is a real tension inherent in the fête nationale, but I think the overall postive and festive nature of the culture here will keep the tension at an intellectual level rather than turning the holiday into something divisive.

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

How french has taught me to love the phone.

[Thanks for the great feedback on my last post everyone. Really interesting and enriching comments. I'd love to find a good discussion group for new anglos to Montreal, that way we could carry on these discussions more dynamically.]

I have discovered a wonderful new bonus to learning and practicing French. Now two of the things that I used to hate the most, tech support and telemarketing, have become good things in my life. Let me explain how.

I'm a bit of a nerd and know enough about electronics and computers to be the kind of customer that I'm sure most tech support workers hate. I also have an attitude and a political opinion born out of a childhood in Berkeley and a father who is basically a technological anarchist. So when I'm phoning my ISP or the hydro company, I'm already in a fight before I even get them on the phone. Of course, they always do something to justify my anger.

In Quebec, when you call these services, the default tends to be in French. Speaking another language on the phone is much more difficult (no visual cues, can't watch the lips move, sound quality is bad) and you really have to prepare yourself mentally. The difficulty is especially pronounced if you are going to be using specific vocabulary, such as billing or computer terms. Generally, here, the people on the other end of the line are bilingual, but I always feel like such a jerk barging past their polite "bonjours" and "comment est-ce que je peux vous aider?" into my complaint (seeming all the more obnoxious in english). For a while, I would start out in French, exchange pleasantries and then ask if it was okay if we spoke in English as I had trouble with the technical terms. This tended to help me feel less guilty and improve the overall tone of the conversation.

Whether it's the language or the culture, French-Canadians are very polite. They take the time to state all the social pleasantries that we used to use in English but have mainly discarded. They say "bonjour" or "bon soir" when they see you and "bonne journée" and "bonne soirée" (have a nice day or evening) when you leave. They say "enchanté" or "c'est à moi le plaisir" (the pleasure is mine) when they first meet you. If you thank someone in a business transaction, they may well respond "C'est moi qui te remercie." (it is me who thanks you). I find it an interplay of language that makes for a warmer and more meaningful social existence. Anglos who want to get on in Quebec would benefit greatly by recognizing this. Even if you don't speak french, just taking the time to make a polite exchange tends to make the other person feel more inclined to be helpful, even if you continue in English.

I saw just how rude the anglophone can seem when I was out on my front porch sorting my recycling. A woman was knocking at the door next to mine. My upstairs neighbour, a woman from Saskatchewan, opened the door. The woman knocking told her in french that she was from the landlord and was here to collect some tax papers that had been dropped off in the mail. My neighbour said "We don't want any" and basically slammed the door in her face. It was jarring. The woman rang again and my neighbour came down. The woman started to explain who she was. I tried to tell my neighbour in english that she was from the landlord, but I could see from her face that she was quite stressed with her inability to understand. Finally, in a shrill tone, she yelled upstairs to her boyfriend that "Some lady is talking french." The boyfriend came down and they figured it out. I know my roommate was not trying to be rude. She was just anxious about not being able to speak the language and had her western canadian fear of talking to strangers defensiveness up. Obviously, the woman from the landlord could not see this at all and she looked very put out. When she turned to me, she went right into her need for these papers. I didn't respond to that and instead introduced myself and asked who she was. Then I remembered that I had talked to her on the phone and then we discussed the weather and the building and her husband the plumber who'd helped fix our kitchen sink. Her whole demeanour changed. She became relaxed, comfortable. I eventually got her her papers (and an appointment for her husband to come by and help me install the washer). Not only was the whole exchange so much more pleasant, but it really highlighted what's important in life: talking with people, not the stupid papers!

So I've been trying this strategy on the phone. Eventually, it got to the point where I just felt comfortable enough to stay in french. Sometimes, I'll ask them to be patient with me, but more and more we've been doing these transactions almost entirely in french. And the beauty of it is that, because of the gentle politeness at the beginning of the conversation and my sense of accomplishment at dealing with this onerous task in another language, I often end up not getting angry at all. Moreover, sometimes I find the person on the other end of the phone to be charming and engaging, to the point where I'm actually enjoying the conversation (despite the extortion-based policies of Hydro-Quebec and Bell, but that's another blog). Sometimes, they can't get me off the phone!

This has now extended to telemarketers. We all know them and we all hate them. Their demon spawn bosses should be packed in ice and shot out to Pluto. But suddenly, for the novice french-speaker, here is a free oral french lesson, on the challenging phone, no less! So when the telemarketer phones me in right in the middle of some project and asks if I have time to answer some questions, I say "avec plaisir!" Of course before they get to their questions, I head them off with some polite conversational openings. "Ça va? Oui, oui. Ça va très bien. En bonne forme, en fait, malgré l'humidité. C'est une catastrophe!..." Then I take the time to discuss each of their questions at length. It's great practice and eventually you can hear them start to get frustrated, which is deeply satisfying. Now they try to get off the phone with me! My most memorable discussion was the guy from customer service at Sympatico who called to follow up on a call I had made to see if I was happy with their response to my call (what middle manager fiend came up with that idea? "Let's see, our service sucks, so when they call to complain and we don't help them at all, we'll call them at home a week later and ask how they felt our service was!" "Great idea, JR!"). Anyways, I ended up arguing with him about the nature of their SMTP server (the poor fool knew a little bit about it, just enough for me to latch onto) and then launched into a discussion about data travelling around wires and in the ether and who should own it and what is private property anyhow. All in french. He hung up on me. I felt like I'd just got an unexpected tax refund.

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Benedict Cumberbatch: 15 facts you didn't know about the Sherlock star

By: Laura Mitchell Published: Wed, May 21, 2014

We can't get enough of Benedict Cumberbatch, and thankfully there's a new biography coming out that should satisfy even the most dedicated "Cumberbitch".

Being Benedict Cumberbatch, by Joanna Benecke, gives an insight into the man's life and career, and is packed with pictures and "Cumberfacts".

Famed for his role as the complex and intriguing Sherlock Holmes he is no stranger to acting out unusual personality quirks, but it seems the actor may have a few of his own.

Whether you are a devoted Cumberfan or a Benedict novice you will probably have come across the star at some point. As well as his famous role as Arthur Conan Doyle's detective the actor played Khan in Star Trek and was the voice of the dragon in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

But while this is all common knowledge there is plenty more to know about this star than meets the eye.

From his love of steamy fan fiction to his cyber-stalker, here are 15 things you probably don't know about Benedict Cumberbatch...

1. He keeps a collection of stuffed owls. In his boudoir.

2. His favourite steamy fan fiction comes from China and Japan - in the form of erotic manga!

 3. He wishes that he'd never learned to play the trumpet.

4. He's ever so slightly in love with an overweight civil servant named Christopher (a character he played in Parade’s End).

5. While filming for Star Trek: Into Darkness, co-star and resident prankster Simon Pegg tricked Benedict into believing he had to wear dots of "neutron cream" (really it was just moisturiser) on his face to protect himself from radiation.

6. In China, Benedict and Martin Freeman are known as "Curly Fu" and "Peanut" respectively (despite the fact that Sherlock is banned).

7. Before Benedict became an actor he was a perfumer and taught English to Tibetan monks (not at the same time).

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Something for myself, this week: Digital Storytelling 106

ds106 Introduction from Bryan Jackson on Vimeo.

It’s the end of another semester of TALONS and guitar teaching,ending – as they do – in the flourish of report cards, reference letters, applications for next year’s program, a school trip to Sun Peaks, and the recording phase of the finalists in the Write Gleneagle’s Anthem contest. It is an intense time for teachers and students alike, and poses with its challenges an opportunity to rise to the occasion.

Leave it to Jim Groom to exert himself, and his rambling circus of an “Massive Open Online Course,” Digital Storytelling 106 (affectionately, #ds106), upon such a week in January.

…it is time to push yourself beyond your creative comfort zone, time for us to wrestle honestly with the future of education through praxis and engagement and, more than anything else in my book, it’s time to make some damned art already. Let’s go!!!! Bava Tuesdays

Indeed. Let’s go!!!

When Amber Strocel visited the Talons classroom last fall, she spoke about the power of social media to unite each of us with our “Best People,” our tribe, and after two years wandering the deserts of the Twittersphere, blogging, and the wilds of Facebook, I am getting closer to a unifying purpose in the integration of technology in my classroom, and my classroom with the pursuit of my life’s passion.

I am four years into this experiment in teaching, and have in place many aspects of my personal and professional life that allow (challenge?) my mind to wander to what else I might do with this developing understanding – of my role as a teacher, citizen, and member of the human race. Working with gifted students in a tech-infused classroom that covers modern English and history curriculum in the emergent terrain of the digital universe has not dampened the spirit forged by my years as a Creative Writing student in the deep south, who worked furiously in black ink and blank sheets of paper on imitation Kerouac, and Henry David Thoreau tomes, double-underlining the words, Simplify, Simplify, Simplify.

But this isn’t to say it isn’t more complicated, as the modern world beckons always at the door, television, phone, and computer screen. Jabiz puts it nicely:

I have never in my life been more “connected” than right now. I could riddle this post with a barrage of hyperlinks denoting the many pies into which my fingers are currently poked. I could send you, dear reader, on a scavenger hunt of content that I have created or am in the process of creating. Links to  posts, tweets, applications exalting the wonder of technology and connection, but as I sit here on my sofa with the nasally seductive voice of Colin Meloy crooning me into a state of comfortable obscurity, I’m left with one question- why do I feel so empty and alone? Isn’t this global connectivity supposed to alleviate my solitude? Shouldn’t my sharing bring me closer to you?

As I stated toward the end of a rather lengthy reply to his post, I think that:

the opportunity we do have, though, if we are driven to positively inhabit our shared space, and aid one another in realizing our best selves in the world, is revolutionary. So many people sharing their most intimate personal revelations – good and ill – is a powerful commodity, and we stand at a juncture where, in this moment, we are able to freely interact and communicate in myriad ways.

I’m happy to have stumbled in through the side door of this thing called #ds106 – it seemed to come along at just the right time.

Thanks Jabiz and Jim for the kick in the right direction.

Now to get going – on all of it!

  1. So nice to have made your acquittance and have you on board #ds106.

  2. Hi, my name is Mandy, and I am an edu310 student at the University of South Alabama. I have been assigned to following your blog and will continue to leave comments throughout the semester. On February sixth I will post a summary on my blog about your current blogs and my comments on them. My URL is and my twitter account is @mandyelizabeth1.

    I found the discussion of the growing use of technology and social networks to be incredibly true. I can agree with the fact that although many are very “connected” per say it is still possible to feel a lack of personal connection. I admire your advanced use of technology and plan to use it in my future classroom as well.

  3. Hello Mr. Jackson, I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I am enrolled in a class called EDM 310 and I have been assigned to comment on your blog. If you would like to check out my blog here is the URL: I like your metaphor where you compare your journey of learning more about technology to a long trip through a jungle or desert. I have just begun my journey of learning how to incorporate technology in my future classroom. Sometimes it does seem like a struggle to explore all of this unfamiliar technology, but I hope this will benefit my future students. I am inspired by the idea that you stated in your comment on Jabiz’s blog post that we are all a part of a great technological learning community. That seems to make it all worth it.

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19th-ranked Bulldogs host reigning conference champion Mount St. Mary's Saturday at 1 p.m.

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In a week that has already seen the No. 19/20 Bryant University men's lacrosse team earn its first Division I national ranking, win its second-consecutive Ocean State Cup and defeat intrastate rival Brown on the road, the Bulldogs will look for one more high on the week as they host reigning Northeast Conference champion Mount St. Mary's Saturday, looking for revenge on the team that knocked them out of the playoffs a season ago.

The Bulldogs (8-2, 1-0 NEC) and The Mount (3-5, 0-1) split the 2011 season series, but the regular-season champs and tournament hosts got the last W, topping Bryant, 14-9, in last year's conference semifinal. This season, though, Bryant will host the Mountaineers at home -- where the team is a perfect 5-0 so far in 2012 -- and will do so riding the wave of a seven-game win streak dating back to the beginning of March.

Mount St. Mary's enters Saturday's game seeking its first conference win of the year after falling to Quinnipiac, 12-8, in its NEC debut at home last Saturday, but The Mount has already beaten a ranked opponent this season in a 12-10 topping of then-No. 16 Delaware in the season opener back on Feb. 25. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, will look to stay undefeated in league action after an 11-8 win over Sacred Heart at home last weekend, a game paced by sophomore Colin Dunster's (Cos Cob, Conn.) fourth-quarter hat trick.

Dunster will lead an offensive unit that has gotten goals from multiple sources over the recent weeks, including a four-point, three-goal night from the second midfield unit Tuesday at Brown. Dunster's 22 goals and 28 points pace the home side, while junior captain Peter McMahon (Wilton, Conn.) adds in 13 goals and a team-high 12 assists for 25 points. The Bulldogs sport six players with double-digit points on the year, including junior defenseman Mason Poli (Downingtown, Pa.), who has nine goals and five helpers this season and poses one of the team's top offensive threat with the longpole.

Mount St. Mary's, the preseason conference favorite, is led by 18-goal scorer Brett Schmidt, who totals 24 points in 2012. Andrew Scalley is right on his heels with 23 points off 11 goals and a team-best 12 helpers, while two other Mountaineers in Bryant Schmidt and Daniel Stranix boast double-figure scores with 16 and 10, respectively.

Faceoff specialist Jon Marsalese (83-of-157, team-high 40 GB) takes center stage for The Mount on the restart, but will meet a new face at the X Saturday in rookie sensation Kevin Massa (Huntington, N.Y.). Coming off his fifth overall and third-straight NEC Rookie of the Week selection, Massa has been more than impressive for the Black and Gold, winning 64.4 percent of his faceoffs on the year (139-of-216) while leading the league with 84 ground balls and chipping in goals in each of his last two outings.

On defense, The Mount features a new talent between the pipes with the graduation of 2011 NEC Defensive Player of the Year T.C. DiBartolo, as sophomore Chris Klaiber has seen over 450 minutes in goal as this season's starter. Klaiber has 75 stops and a .493 save percentage on the season and sports a 9.93 goals against average entering Saturday's contest.

Opposite him, Bulldog senior netminder Jameson Love (Darien, Conn.) has been solid in goal again as a four-year starter, his year highlighted so far by a 7.97 goals against average an impressive .620 save percentage with 132 saves on the season and over 350 shots faced. Love has also scooped up 38 ground balls and forced 11 caused turnovers in 10 starts.

Junior defenseman Glenn Maiorano (Easton, Conn.) leads the Bulldogs in the caused turnovers column, forcing 18 on the year, while linemate Matt MacGrotty (New Westminster, B.C.) is close behind with 16.

Saturday's game will be aired on Cox Sports and Cox Sports HD April 11 and 12 (7 p.m.) and April 14 (12 p.m.) throughout Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut. Can't make it to the game? Watch it LIVE on the Bulldog Sports Network at www.bryantbulldogs.tv.


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One of the most influential poems of my writing "career"

I'm bringing back the blog, it never really left. I just left. Nothing to be too concerned with, just a temporary complete loss of my mind.... read this poem, do it
(Still have a book due out on Interior Noise Press...genius takes time)

Jeffrey McDaniel

When I was little, I thought the word loin
and the word lion were the same thing.
I thought celibate was a kind of fish.
My parents wanted me to be well-rounded
so they threw dinner plates at each other
until I curled up into a little ball.
I've had the wind knocked out of me
but never the hurricane.
I've seen two hundred and sixty-three rats
in the past year, but never more than one at a time.
It could be the same rat, with a very high profile.
I know what it's like to wear my liver on my sleeve.
I go into department stores, looking suspicious,
approach the security guard and say
what, what, I didnít take anything.
Go ahead.  Frisk me, big boy!
I go to the funerals of absolute strangers
and tell the grieving family: the soul of the deceased
is trapped inside my rib cage
and trying to reach you.
Once I thought I found love, but then I realized
I was just out of cigarettes.
Some people are boring because their parents
had boring sex the night they were conceived.
In the year thirteen hundred and thirteen,
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Get Up-To-Date On The Latest Tax Issues

Plan on joining us on October 25th to help celebrate the 32nd anniversary for one of the preeminent conferences exclusively dedicated to tax controversy and tax litigation. The Annual Tax Controversy Institute provides an open forum for distinguished presenters and panelists to discuss, and often debate, sensitive tax practice issues with an engaged audience.

“For over 30 years, UCLA Extension’s Tax Controversy Institute has been the preeminent conference in the United States dedicated to tax controversy and tax litigation. The Institute’s continued success is structured around extremely high-quality practical presentations by sophisticated government and private practitioners from throughout the United States who enjoy an open discussion of sometimes sensitive practice issues with the audience.”

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SO the girls came into some money (bingo) and decided to have an adventure weekend with the rest of us. We hired a mini bus and mumma holly drove us 8 girls to Broadstairs. we spent the day charity shopping and eating fish and chips. we then went bck to camden went out clubbin! alex and i then went to a house party. we woke up still drunk met the other girls plus Dan and Nick and piled in the bus to Thorpe Park drinking WKD on the way and throughout the day on all the rides. We almost puked a trillion times and got bullied by chavs due to the way we dressed or summat(apparantly like the wizard of oz/village people)

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BYU vs. Texas third quarter

Sep 07, 2013 - Posted by Spencer Shamo at 9:40 pm | Updated: September 7, 2013 9:47 pm | Permalink

With a 34-yard rush from running back Jamaal Williams on its last drive, BYU broke the single-game rushing record in school history and took a 40-21 lead into the fourth. The previous record was 465 yards against Montana in 1958. The 485 rushing yards BYU picked up are also the most Texas has allowed in school history.

Texas started the half looking strong on offense, but on third and eight linebacker Kyle Van Noy came through the line to pick up a sack for a loss of nine to end the drive.

BYU turned around and scored for a 34-14 lead with quarterback Taysom Hill running in for another touchdown. The 26-yard score, his third of the game, set a new career high for rushing touchdowns for Hill. Receiver Cody Hoffman also highlighted the drive with a 31-yard reception.

Texas answered with an 83-yard drive to close the gap to 34-21. On the ensuing drive, Justin Sorensen put more points on the board for BYU with a 36-yard field goal.

The Longhorns began another drive picking up 15 yards, but defensive end Bronson Kaufusi batted down a pass on second down and safety Daniel Sorensen broke up a deep pass to end the drive.

Sorensen connected on his fourth field goal of the night to put BYU up 40-21. It's the first time BYU has made four or more field goals in a game since 2000 vs. Utah.

BYU vs. Texas second quarter

Sep 07, 2013 - Posted by Spencer Shamo at 8:36 pm | Updated: September 7, 2013 8:44 pm | Permalink

BYU entered halftime with a 27-14 lead over Texas with quarterback Taysom Hill leading the way. Hill continued to run past Texas in the second quarter, outgaining the Longhorns in rushing yards 166 - 59 in the half. His 166 rushing yards are a career-high and are the most in a game by a quarterback since Brandon Doman in 2001 (164 yards).

Kyle Van Noy brought the heat on defense, leading both teams with three quarterback hurries as the Cougars held Texas to 206 total yards in the half. BYU racked up 411 total yards.

The Longhorns struck first in the second on a 76-yard drive capped off by a 2-yard run from running back Joe Bergeron to take a 14-10 lead.

Hill took advantage of a Texas penalty that extended the BYU drive and ran into the end zone from 20 yards out to tie his career high for rushing touchdowns (two). The score pushed BYU back on top 17-14.

BYU struck again on a nine-play, 59-yard scoring drive to extend its lead to 24-14. Running back Paul Lasike led the attack with 42 yards on the ground and the 10-yard rushing score.

Kicker Justin Sorensen connected on a 32-yard field goal to end the half and give BYU the 27-14 advantage heading into the locker room. The drive was highlighted by a 36-yard rush from running back Jamaal Williams. Williams ended the half with 108 rushing yards.

BYU vs. Texas first quarter

Sep 07, 2013 - Posted by Spencer Shamo at 7:44 pm | Updated: September 7, 2013 8:37 pm | Permalink

The first quarter was highlighted by a 68-yard rush from quarterback Taysom Hill to give BYU a 10-7 lead to end the first quarter. The rush tied his previous school record (Hawai’i, 2012) for the longest run by a BYU quarterback.

The Cougars got off to a quick start on their first possession of the game, marching 60 yards on 11 plays capped off by a 34-yard field goal from Justin Sorensen. BYU was led by Paul Lasike’s three rushes for 27 yards and Jamaal Williams’ three rushes for 20 yards on the drive.

The BYU defense held Texas to three consecutive three and outs to begin the game. Alani Fua recorded a sack and a tackle for loss during the stretch. On its fourth drive receiver Mike Davis got loose for Texas on a 57-yard pass from quarterback David Ash for its lone score of the quarter.

The Cougars outgained the Longhorns 180-103 on offense. Hill lead all rushers with 91 yards.

Broadcast options for BYU vs. Texas

Sep 06, 2013 - Posted by Rachel Hawks at 11:56 am | Updated: September 7, 2013 8:03 am | Permalink

Cougar Nation has seven viewing  and listening options for the BYU vs. Texas game.

Live broadcast

Talent: Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Matt Millen (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline)

Also available on Watch ESPN.

Countdown to Kickoff, 4 p.m. MDT

Postgame Show, immediately following game

Rebroadcast of game

Watch pre and postgame shows live on BYUtvsports.com

Longhorn Network

Live broadcast

Pregame show

Cougar IMG Sports Network

Live broadcast

Pre and postgame shows

(KSL 1160 AM, 102.7 FM, KSL.com, BYUcougars.com, BYU Radio Sirius XM 143)

Talent: Greg Wrubell (play-by-play), Marc Lyons (analyst), Nate Meikle (sideline)

Longhorn IMG Radio Network

Live broadcast

Pregame show

(KVET 1300 AM, 98.1 FM, TexasSports.com, Sirius XM 117)

Talent: Craig Way (play-by-play), Roger Wallace (analyst), Rod Babers (sideline)

Texas Spanish Radio

Live broadcast

Pregame show

Sports USA (national radio)

Live broadcast

Talent: John Ahlers (play-by-play), Gary Barnett (analyst), Scott Garrard (sideline)

Find your local station at sportsusamedia.com.

Understanding the numbers on defense

Sep 05, 2013 - Posted by Jared Houghton at 11:06 am | Updated: September 5, 2013 3:45 pm | Permalink

Last season, the BYU defensive unit was considered by some to be one of the best in the program's history. It's tough to argue with that fact, seeing how the defense finished 2012 ranked No. 3 nationally in total defense, finishing behind only Alabama and Florida State. The Cougars held oppenents to an average of 266.1 yards per game, the lowest since 1974 when the defense held opposing offenses to an average of 261 yards. Overall, the powerhouse held seven top-10 defensive rankings, including six top-5 rankings highlighted by the No.1-ranked 3rd down defense and the No. 2 red zone defense.

This season, there are high expectations for the defense even though there are only five returning starters from a year ago. Returning are linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Spencer Hadley, safeties Daniel Sorensen and Craig Bills and defensive lineman Eathyn Manumaleuna. Joining them on the starting defense are new faces and familiar ones. Defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi and linebackers Uani Unga and Alani Fua saw action in every game last season while lineman Remington Peck played in nine games. Cornerback Skye PoVey played in three games last season and cornerback Robertson Daniel made his first career and game action for BYU against Virginia.

With all the new starters and contributers who saw action in the game against Virginia, nine players tied or set a new career high in tackles. Manumaleuna and Unga led the way with 10 tackles each, a career high for both players.

In the season opener, the defense allowed only 223 total yards to Virginia, ranking No. 15 nationally in total defense. Last season the Cougars held oppenents to a 26.52 percent conversion rate on third downs and they held the Cavaliers to 30 percent on third down last week.

In 2012, the defense held 10 oppenents to under 300 yards of total offense and went 8-2 in those games. At one point during the 2012 campaign, the Cougars had held 12 straight teams to under 300 yards of total offense. Holding Texas to under 300 yards of total offense will help determine if BYU comes out on top.

Roster note

With the start of fall classes, the BYU football team added several new players to its roster. The new additions include sophomores Chase Frei and Benson Manwaring along with 10 freshmen in Chris Badger, Michael Edmunds, Porter Hansen, Brad Heap, Adam Ingersoll, Garrett Juergens, Mitchell Juergens, David Kessler, Shad Pace and Nephi Stevens.

Coach Mendenhall, Cougar Fans at Stadium Party Wednesday

Sep 04, 2013 - Posted by at 9:39 pm | Updated: September 4, 2013 11:17 pm | Permalink

Cougar fans enjoyed a fun evening on Wednesday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The BYU Athletic Department hosted the Fan Stadium Party on Wednesday just days before the football team's first home game of the season on Saturday against the nationally ranked Texas Longhorns.

BYU football head coach Bronco Mendenhall attended the party and talked to fans along with the "Voice of the Cougars," Greg Wrubell. Many other activities took place during the evening, including locker room tours. The party lasted from 6:30-9 p.m.

Check out the photos below to get a little taste of the event if you happened to miss it.

Fireside in Virginia

Aug 30, 2013 - Posted by Aaron Sorenson at 10:09 pm | Updated: August 30, 2013 11:51 pm | Permalink

Before playing their first game of the season, members of the BYU football team and staff participated in a fireside at a church in Charlottesville, Va., in front of a capacity audience of local church members, visiting Cougar fans and others from the community.

To start the meeting, Morgan Unga and Dylan Collie, both players on last year's roster who are currently serving in the Virginia Richmond Mission, were present to share testimony of missionary work. About 25 Polynesian members of the team then sang a musical number a capella.

Student assistant coach Cameron Comer, who also served a mission in Virginia, spoke next, followed by wide receiver Mitch Mathews. The entire team at the fireside then stood and sang, We'll Bring the World His Truth. Head coach Bronco Mendenhall concluded the meeting by teaching about the principles that guide him as a coach and leader.

Afterwards the Coguars spent time visiting and taking pictures outside with the members who attended the meeting.

A few photographs from the fireside show the large crowd, the musical numbers and the interactions between community members and the football team.

Game day information vs. Virginia

Aug 30, 2013 - Posted by Rachel Hawks at 12:06 pm | Updated: August 30, 2013 12:07 pm | Permalink

The 2013 BYU football season launches Saturday at Virginia at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

Fans can begin their game day experience with Countdown to Kickoff with Alema Harrington, Brian Logan, David Nixon and Andy Boyce on BYUtv at 12:30 p.m. MDT. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler will report live from Charlottesville, Va., during the show.

The game will be aired on ESPNU and streamed on WatchESPN, after which fans can tune in for the BYUtv Sports Post Game presented by Larry H. Miller.

For those traveling to Virginia for the game, Virginia has provided heat management information on its website.

Covering the secondary

Aug 29, 2013 - Posted by Jared Houghton at 3:45 pm | Updated: August 29, 2013 3:54 pm | Permalink

The defensive back position features both new and old faces this season. At the two safety positions, two returning starters will bring familiarity to the defense but injuries at the corner positions have pushed new names and faces into those spots. Here's a look at the four defensive back positions and who might see significant time for the Cougars.

KAT safety

Daniel Sorensen, a three-year starter, has started 26 straight games at the safety position. In 2012, he led the team with three interceptions and was second on the team with 68 tackles, earning Phil Steele All-Independent First Team honors. As one of the leaders on the No. 3 ranked defense last season, Sorensen was recently voted as a team captain by his fellow teammates. The 6-foot-1, 208 pounder has a knack for locating the ball and should provide stabilization in a secondary that has seen many changes during fall camp.

Free Safety

Craig Bills joins Sorensen in the deep secondary, starting at the free safety position. Last season, he played in all 13 games while starting the final five. Bills finished fifth on the team in tackles with 47, had five pass breakups and forced one fumble. At 6-foot-1, 205-pounds, he and Sorensen will bring a physicality to the defense on the backline.

Field Corner

Robertson Daniel came to BYU after playing at De Anza Junior College in California. As a freshman, Daniel recorded 90 tackles and six interceptions at both the corner and safety positions. After sitting out his sophomore year to concentrate on academics, the 6-foot-1 junior has been pushed into the starting role after injuries at the position. He has a great feel for the defense and brings experience into his first start as a Cougar.

Boundary Corner

Skye PoVey and Mike Hague are two players who will share the role of boundary corner for the Cougars this season. The two seniors are both coming off injuries last season that limited them to a combined seven games. The 5-foot-11 PoVey injured his foot during the third game last season and is the brother-in-law of current defensive coordinator Nick Howell. Hague returns for a sixth year of eligibility after starting his career at BYU as a running back and recorded six tackles last season before being injured in the fourth game.

With the big and seasoned defensive front putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks, the defensive backs will use their experience to confuse and disrupt the passing game all season.

Backfield by committee

Aug 27, 2013 - Posted by Jared Houghton at 1:23 pm | Updated: August 27, 2013 1:52 pm | Permalink

In Bronco Mendenhall's weekly press briefing for the upcoming Virginia game, he commented on how deep the Cougars are at running back. Here is a look at the four backs who will see significant playing time in BYU's backfield this year.

Jamaal Williams, So., Fontana, Calif.

All Jamaal Williams did last season was set the true freshman rushing records at BYU with 775 yards, 12 touchdowns and 166 carries. The 6-foot-0 speedster played in every game and started the last eight after the injury to Michael Alisa. Williams is the starting running back and has already garnered preseason attention by being named to the Doak Walker watch list, which is awarded to the top running back in the nation, and the preseason All-Independent Third Team. He should continue to be a threat out of the backfield, last season he had 27 receptions, good for 315 yards and one touchdown.

Paul Lasike, Jr., Auckland, New Zealand

The rugby All-American tried out for the football team last season and has improved leaps and bounds since then. Last season, he tallied 33 carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a pass for 25 yards. The 6-foot-0, 227-pound bruiser has shown an increased knowledge of the game at the running back position from last season and should see significant playing time this fall as the backup to Williams.

Adam Hine, So., Santa Clara, UT

The former three-time state champion in the high jump and long jump looks to make an immediate impact in the backfield this season. After a redshirt year in 2011 and hampered by injuries in 2012, Hine is poised to have a breakout season. His injury kept him out of all but four games last season, when he saw action on special teams. The 6-foot-1, 202 pounder is one of the most athletic players on the team, evident by the fact that he will be joined by Lasike returning kickoffs for the Cougars this season.

Michael Alisa, Sr., Laie, Hawai'i

Another 2013 Doak Walker Award candidate, the senior played linebacker and on special teams his freshman year before making the switch to running back as a sophomore. As evidenced by his numbers, the position change has proved to be a good one. As a sophomore, Alisa was the second leading rusher on the team with 85 carries for 455 yards and three touchdowns. He was set for a big year in 2012 before he broke his arm against Hawai'i in the fifth game that sidelined him for the season. As the veteran in the backfield, he will provide leadership and another option for the Cougars at running back.

As of right now, Williams and Alisa are penciled in as the starters but all will see a lot of playing time with the up-tempo offense that coordinator Robert Anae has brought to the team. The four backs will combine to put a lot of pressure on opposing defenses this season.


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PHOENIX (Reuters) - As fans gather for Sunday's Super Bowl in Arizona, a billboard campaign is seeking to win acceptance for gay players whom the organizers say have been part of the National Football League since it started, but are scared to come out in public.

The campaign by SCRUFF, a gay social networking application used by 7 million people worldwide, features two men eyeing each other in a locker room alongside the slogan "Play On Our Team."

At a time when NFL players such as Michael Sam and Kwame Harris have come out in public, the organizers say they want to use the Super Bowl - the biggest annual U.S. sporting event with an estimated global TV audience of 100 million people - to create a dialogue about acceptance in professional sports.

SCRUFF founder Johnny Skandros said he wanted to highlight the fact that gay men have always played on football teams, and that they don't fall into simple stereotypes.

"I think that people like Michael Sam, Kwame Harris and Jason Collins didn't only make it OK to be an openly gay sports player, they also made it easier for gay sports fans to feel a full part of their hometown team," Skandros told Reuters.

"This ad is a nod to them, to those trailblazers."

Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team, told Oprah Winfrey last month he is far from the only homosexual in pro football, and that he was surprised others were not inspired to come out after his announcement.

Sam revealed he is gay in February 2014 and was picked by the St. Louis Rams in May. The Rams cut him in August, but he was then picked up by the Dallas Cowboys practice team, only to be cut again last October.   Continued...


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SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - World champion Lewis Hamilton retired with a blown engine while leading Sunday's Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, severely damaging his chances of claiming a fourth driver's title.

Hamilton, who started on pole, had been leading comfortably from Red Bull pair Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen when his engine burst into flames with 16 circuits of the 56-lap race remaining.

The Briton's Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg was elevated to third after Hamilton's retirement but appears set to finish fourth after picking up a 10-second time penalty for his role in a collision with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.

Rosberg is now course to extend his lead in the overall drivers' standings to 20 points with five races remaining but Mercedes must now wait for at least one more race to wrap up the constructors' title.

(Reporting by Abhishek Takle; Editing by John O'Brien)

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WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - The United States and Japan appear close to a deal to allow Tokyo into negotiations on a U.S.-led free-trade agreement in the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. private-sector industry and labor officials said on Thursday.

"It does certainly look like (they are) about to make that announcement," despite the objections of U.S. labor groups concerned about removing U.S. tariffs on Japanese cars and trucks, Thea Lee, deputy chief of staff at the AFL-CIO labor federation, told the Washington International Trade Association.

"I think at this point we're going to have to shift (strategies) and try to figure out, as Japan joins, that we are putting on the table all the things that are most important to us," Lee said.

Japan asked in March to join negotiations on the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership and is awaiting a formal decision by the 11 currently participating countries.

If the world's third largest economy is allowed into the negotiations, the final agreement would cover nearly 40 percent of world economic output.

Japanese Economics Minister Akira Amari said on Tuesday Japan and the Unites States were in the final stage of consultations about Japan joining the TPP.

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By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Actresses Leslie Mann and Elizabeth Banks will explore the comic side of bad relationships in "What Was I Thinking?," a movie based on the nonfiction book of the same name.

New Line has picked up the project.

In the book, Barbara Davilman and Liz Dubelman compiled 58 bad-boyfriend stories.

Producer Lynda Obst enlisted Susanna Fogel and Joni Lefkowitz, who wrote the Sarah Jessica Parker HBO pilot "The Washingtonienne," to come up with a movie story.

The film will revolve around a woman who gets dumped during her engagement party. Her friends spring into action and whisk her away on a ski trip for healing and hedonism. Threading through their adventures on the trip are four flashbacks dealing in "worst ex-boyfriend" tales.

"It's a story of how women help each other," said Obst. "And we do that by telling stories." Obst also described the project as "a girls' Apatow movie," referring to filmmaker Judd Apatow's signature male-centric comedy style.

Mann (who happens to be married to Apatow) would play a woman who dates a lot but never seems to have serious relationships, while Banks is a woman on the rebound. Two other lead female parts have yet to be cast.

Mann co-stars in the Zac Efron-toplined "17 Again." After that, she appears in Apatow's "Funny People," as well as Robert Rodriguez's "Short" and "I Love You Phillip Morris," starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor.

Banks recently starred in the comedies "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" and "Role Models," as well as the horror movie "The Uninvited."

(Editing by Sheri Linden at Reuters)

Actress Elizabeth Banks poses at the premiere of the movie "I Love You, Man" at the Mann's Village theatre in Los Angeles March 17, 2009. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni