Roger Federer is expected to play a full schedule for the remainder of the 2017 tennis season which likely means he will
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Monday, July 31, 2017
What’s Coming to Netflix in August 2017?
The next installment of WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER is coming to Netflix in September, as is Marvel’s THE DEFENDERS. THE MATRIX films will also be making their way to the streaming service. Check out the full list below of what’s coming to (and leaving) Netflix in August 2017. Related: What’s coming to Netflix Canada in […]
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2nd + Main by Create Properties in Mount Pleasant
On the corner of 2nd and Main Street is the new 226 residence building composed of 23 studios, 145 1-bedrooms, and 58 2-bedrooms. Vancouver based, Create Properties brings a unique vibe to their properties where you can live, work and play. This development will feature: a green roof for residents with garden plots and storage for gardening supplies, electric vehicle charging stations, four artist studios, bicycle stalls, 13000 square feet of retail space, and culture space.
This fabulous development is situated within walking distance to the Olympic Village, close to breweries and dining spots.
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Yokai Sushi and Other Imaginative Illustrations of Demons
These yokai sushi look they’re about to jump off your plate. A Japanese illustrator who goes by the pen-name Hanabiyori Tatami imagined these ghoulish creations, bringing various different types of sushi to life by imbuing them with yokai, a class of supernatural demons found in Japanese folklore.
sake yokai
There are innumerable yokai in Japanese folklore. And there is even a type of sushi that does derive its nomenclature from yokai. The kappamaki, a cucumber roll popular with children, gets its name from the kappa yokai, a river-dwelling imp that loves cucumbers.
The Kyushu-based Hanabiyori Tatami specializes in yokai illustrations, and has dreamed up other series of yokai as well like sake yokai, plant yokai, chochin lantern yokai and instant curry yokai.
You can follow Hanabiyori Tatami on Twitter and also on the Japanese illustration community site Pixiv.
plant yokai
instant curry yokai
chochin lantern yokai
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ATP & ATP Media launch ATP Tennis Radio, a free-to-air digital audio platform for the ATP World Tour The ATP and ATP Media,
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Big Hitters at Wimbledon
Big Hitters at Wimbledon The Junior Title at Wimbledon this year was won by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the first time a Spaniard has
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Sunday, July 30, 2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Surface Adjustments At Junior Gold
By Michael Cousins
This year, at Junior Gold, many new changes were implemented. Some of them, most of them, in fact, went over extremely well, as everyone I know that was there spoke very highly of the event. One person I spoke with went as far as to say that it was the best Junior Gold to date.
So, before I dive into my displeasure with one of the rules, I would like to first give credit where credit is due. Chad Murphy, if you are reading this – or if you are one of his naysayers reading this – congratulations. You and your staff did a tremendous job at Junior Gold this year. Bravo!
But onto the one gripe I had: surface adjustments.
When I was in youth, I felt that my biggest advantage over my competition was my knowledge of the game and my understanding of when and how to use surface to my advantage. I personally believe that understanding how and when to use surface is a skill. A skill that few understand how to fully utilize at that age.
Therefore, those few that do are at an advantage over those that don’t.
But this year, at Junior Gold, they took that advantage away by not allowing surface alterations once practice began. That, to me, is insane.
Sure, they allowed surface alterations during the practice squads. Which gave kids, to an extent, an idea of what surface adjustments they needed to make going into their squads. But, sometimes, things change.
I have bowled Junior Gold before. Many, in fact. And, fact of the matter is, patterns play different the more they’re laid out. If you bowled a practice squad at the beginning of the week at a center and didn’t bowl there again until the last day of qualifying, I can all but guarantee you that they are going to play differently. It is just the way it is.
So even though you have an “idea” of how they’ll play and what general surfaces you may or may not need, there is always the chance that they do not play the same once the lights turn on for your ten minutes of practice before your squad.
So if your preconceived notions were inaccurate, and the lanes now play differently, and you have already altered your surfaces in preparation for your squad, based entirely on your earlier practice sessions, well, you’re out of luck.
Personally, I think this rule should be revisited and altered. I do not think it is fair to the kids that know and understand how to use surface alterations to their advantage. Because that is exactly what it is, an advantage.
Why punish a kid for being intelligent? Why take away a competitive advantage from a kid that worked hard on and off the lanes to acquire it?
Many of the rule changes that have been made to Junior Gold over the years, I fully agree with. This one, I just don’t understand, honestly. Not sure what it accomplishes. I don’t know who it benefits. Or what it benefits.
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Get to Know Mike Corona – BowlersMart Apopka Manager
Birthplace: Daytona Beach, FL
What age did you start bowling: Nine years old
Who or what got you into bowling: My younger cousin joined a Saturday morning youth league and I thought it sounded fun, so I gave it a whirl. Alas, here we are.
Biggest bowling mentor/coach: Brian Nofal and Mike Popp
High Game: 300
High Series: 833
How many 300s: Not entirely sure, but I’d approximate around 50 sanctioned.
How old were you when you bowled your first 300? 16 years of age.
What Ball: Track Heat. One of my early favorites!
How old were you when you bowled your first 800: 20 years old.
What Ball: Ebonite Matrix TPS 3
Collegiate experience: Went to college for a bit, but I never finished up with my degree.
Degree: N/A
Favorite balls of all-time: Ebonite SR300, Storm Hyroad Pearl, Storm Triple X Factor.
Best bowling related memory: Shooting 300 & 800 at Bellair Lanes about 5 years ago with my mom and both of my grandparents there.
Biggest accomplishment in bowling to date: Winning the UBA Classic at old Satellite Beach before it was destroyed by the hurricanes.
Future goals in bowling: Continue to help others improve their game and enjoy the sport.
Pro shop experience: 15 years.
Hobbies and interests outside of bowling: Watching the NFL (Miami Dolphins), Golf, Darts, and traveling.
Words to live by: #scoooop
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Get to Know Mike LeViner – BowlersMart Charlotte Manager
This is always one of my favorite things to do with our blogs. I have personally known most of these guys for several years now, but, honestly, when we’re together, we don’t really talk about our bowling history. So when I get the honor to sit down with these guys and discuss their careers, be them big or small, it is always interesting.
Today, we are going to be sitting down with Charlotte’s own, Michael LeViner!
Birthplace: Rochester, NY
Age Started: Seven years old
Who got you started? My parents first got me into the sport.
Coach(es): Many, none for any long period of time, though.
High game: 300
High Series: 867
Age of first 300: Eighteen years old
Ball for first 300: Lane 1 H2O
Age of first 800: 20 (I think)
Ball for first 800: Ebonite Clash Blue/Yellow
Collegiate experience: A couple tournaments
Degree: Software and Information Systems
Favorite ball of all time: The original Gamebreaker
Best bowling memory/biggest accomplishment: Breaking high series record at my home center.
Future goals in bowling: None, really. I just do it recreationally now. I enjoy it and I have fun with it.
Pro shop experience: 10 years
Hobbies and interests outside of bowling: Drinking! LOL, but I also enjoy live music and good food.
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Friday, July 28, 2017
WYNONNA EARP Teasers: The Earp Family, From WayHaught To The Next Generation
The stars of SYFY series WYNONNA EARP met with reporters this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con. Cast members Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Shamier Anderson, Katherine Barrell, Tamara Duarte, and Varun Saranga joined showrunner Emily Andras and comic book creator Beau Smith to discuss the series’ family dynamic, Wyonna’s pregnancy, popular relationships like Wayhaught […]
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MUJI’s Yurakucho Global Flagship Looks Like a Slice of Retail Heaven
the re-opened location includes a vegetable/fruit market, the first of its kind for MUJI
MUJI, our favorite Japanese minimal lifestyle retailer, re-opened their global flagship store in Yurakucho, Tokyo today (July 28th) and it’s taking our breath away. If there were such a thing as retail heaven, it would probably look something like this.
all produce is labelled with the name and location of the farm it comes from
With this location, which is set to redefine the format of shopping, MUJI has integrated what they believe to be the 3 pillars of lifestyle: food, housing and clothing. When you enter from the ground floor the first thing you’ll encounter is a vegetable and fruit stand (a first for MUJI stores) that seeks to re-establish the lost connection between consumer and farmer.
City-dwellers “have become far removed from the fields, farms, and fisheries, where the food is produced,” says the company, “ and have come to consume food simply as a commodity.” Working directly with farmers who use little or no chemical pesticides and fertilizers, the marketplace will off only in-season fruits and vegetables.
Another new feature is an actual MUJI Hut that will be on display. Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with what MUJI believes is the answer to city-living.
But not everything is new. With the re-opening MUJI was smart about keeping some of the better things, like the great bookshelf in the back that was designed by Torafu Architects. It spans 2 floors, holds 10,000 books and acts as a wonderful focal point to draw you into the store. The MUJI Café was also relocated from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor, and will serve fresh bread, coffee and soups made from the vegetables they sell.
a model MUJI Hut on display on the 1st floor
the large, sprawling bookshelf designed by Torafu Architects, can be seen in the back
a kids area offers parents a place to rest and entertain their toddlers
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Porcelain Cup & Bottle Sets Inspired by Kokeshi Dolls
The 400-year old Japanese art of creating kokeshi dolls is a time-honored tradition that exemplifies the joy and beauty of handmade craft. These traditional wooden figurines, with an enlarged head and cylindrical body, are made from woodturning solid blocks and carving away at the wood.
On a trip to Japan, Seattle-based designer Michael Kritzer encountered kokeshi dolls and was inspired by the craftsmanship, but also the meaningful connection between object and person. He decided to collaborate with a group of Japanese potters to create a unique line of porcelain cup & bottle sets.
The Ototi Dorinku Dolls are made in Hasami, a town in Nagasaki that’s known for their porcelain, and formed from Japanese slip molding. The bottles come in two styles – rounded and tall – and can be paired with either tea or sake cups, both of which come with island-like bulges in the middle that allow the cups to sit on the neck of the bottles. When stored, the bottle and cup mimics the shape and form of kokeshi dolls.
If you’re interested in purchasing a set or two (the cups and bottles can be mixed and matched) get in touch with ototi. They plan to begin shipping the sets at the end of the year.
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Thursday, July 27, 2017
SUITS Recap: The Rocky Path of Leadership
The latest episode of SUITS featured a number of conflicts, all of which stemmed from the main characters’ lack of preparedness for their new leadership roles. While characters like Donna Paulsen and Rachel Zane seemed to at least recognize their failures by the end of “Mudmare,” Harvey Specter continued to digress. And Louis Litt’s reaction to […]
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