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FIFA 16 box to feature stars of American, Canadian Women’s National Teams | Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/ga... )

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Of all the features coming to this September's FIFA 16 soccer game, the most visually apparent one is a giant roster update that includes female players—in the form of ten major national women's soccer teams with accurately rendered players. This development, and the United States' stellar performance in this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup, led to a vocal movement. Suddenly, a thousands-strong petition called for something that's never before appeared on the cover of an annual EA Sports franchise: a woman as the cover star. On Monday, EA Sports responded to Ars' questions about the cover with confirmation of multiple women as FIFA 16 cover stars. In particular, the company identified the women who will co-star with FC Barcelona star player Lionel Messi on North American versions of the game. The American box for FIFA 16 will include US Women's National Team forward Alex Morgan, while the Canadian box will feature their team captain Christine Sinclair. - Jennifer D. - -

As they mention, if they hadn't been vetting possibilities well in advance of the World Cup final, there's a good chance that'd be Carli Lloyd instead. - Jennifer D. - -

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"At a time when most of Europe was locked in war over matters of religion and imperial ambition, the exchange of natural objects prompted an intellectual civility that stood in stark contrast to national disputes. While a naturalist like Cole might have difficulty traveling from Protestant England to the Spanish-occupied Netherlands, his sketch of a rhinoceros horn or a seed packet could cross borders with relative ease..."

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"..and foster friendships that rose above linguistic, religious, and national obstacles." The Jewel House: Elizabethan London and the Scientific Revolution, Deborah E. Harkness - Jennifer D. - -

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Fuzzy, Biter and Sting didn't know how they'd get there, but they knew they could make it big on Lime Street. Coming to a Playhouse near you, Summer 1604. - Jennifer D. - -

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Kiss me once, kiss me twice, c'mon pretty baby, kiss me deadly.....

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"Turns out 'The Crucible' is more about bitches than witches," Beautiful Chaos, Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

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This series isn't great Literature, but has some great bits. "You know vegetablism is one step closer ta a world without panties an' preachers." - Jennifer D. - [ 1 ] -

During a staging of "The Crucible," 'The afflicted girls got caught texting, and the confiscation of their phones was a bigger affliction than the one the Devil was supposed to have brought on them in the first place.' - Jennifer D. - [ 1 ] -

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Bruschetta With Caramelized Radicchio And Goat Cheese | Tasty Kitchen: A Happy Recipe Community! http://tastykitchen.com/r... (http://tastykitchen.com/r... )

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Ingredients: 2 heads Radicchio Lettuce; 1 whole Small Red Onion, Peeled & Thinly Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Honey; ⅓ cups Balsamic Vinegar; 1 whole Baguette Bread Cut Into 1/2 Inch Thick Slices; 6 ounces, weight Log Goat Cheese, Softened - Jennifer D. - -

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This is (roughly) the recipe I made yesterday. The radicchio from my farm share was lighter than the dark red variety, but still had that trademark bitterness, and I only had a sweet onion on hand. I added a splash of red wine vinegar to the liquids and that seems to have balanced things out. Honestly, it tastes a bit like balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts, but as a spread. I had it (cold) today on toast with an acidic cream cheese, and it was very good. - Jennifer D. - -

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"[Stashek]'d also agreed to be betrothed to the Archduke of Varsha's daughter, a girl of nine who had evidently impressed him a great deal by being able to spit across a garden plot. I was a little dubious about this as a foundation for marriage, but I suppose it wasn't much worse than marrying her because her father might have stirred up rebellion, otherwise." Uprooted, Naomi Novik

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MLS announces additional investment in club rosters with introduction of Targeted Allocation Money | MLSsoccer.com http://www.mlssoccer.com/... (http://www.mlssoccer.com/... )

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"Major League Soccer on Wedensday announced an additional investment of funds that will offer every team the opportunity to retain and add talent that will make an immediate impact on the field. The initiative, as outlined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement that was concluded prior to the start of the 2015 season, will provide each MLS club with $100,000 per year of what is referred to as Targeted Allocation Money for the next five years, for a total of $500,000 per team. Similar to general Allocation Money, these funds may be be used to sign new or re-sign existing players. Unlike general Allocation Money, however, Targeted Allocation Money can only be used for players earning more than the maximum salary budget charge, which in 2015 is $436,250. Teams may also use Targeted Allocation Money to convert a Designated Player to a non-Designated Player by buying down his salary budget charge to below the maximum salary budget charge. When using Targeted Allocation Money to free up a Designated Player slot, a club must simultaneously sign a new Designated Player at an investment equal to or greater than the player he is replacing." - Jennifer D. - -

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Yeah, the breakdown I've seen on other sites tends towards being pretty involved. From what I can see, it's meant for some very specific players - ones who are close to the top salary limit, but who aren't quite at full DP level. Not every team has those players, but the ones who do often struggle to keep them here when they can earn more overseas. The ever-mysterious (regular) Allocation money can't be used in conjunction with this, but everyone gets the same amount, and the teams aren't responsible for paying it - it comes straight from the league itself. - Jennifer D. - -

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LA Galaxy say Steven Gerrard could have similar (on-field) impact as David Beckham | MLSsoccer.com http://www.mlssoccer.com/... (http://www.mlssoccer.com/... )

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“I think we're going to be a better team,” Gordon said. “Actually, I know we're going to be a better team. He brings a lot of qualities that we didn't have, that you only get with a guy like that. So we're inheriting a legend, one of the top people in the game in a lot of aspects.” Could Gerrard have the same type of impact as Beckham did? Off the field, perhaps not – Beckham brought significant new attention to MLS that would be hard to replicate – but on the field, why not? “I'm not going to change football over here,” Gerrard said, “but if I could just contribute and add a little bit to it, I will be very proud.” - Jennifer D. - -

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That is kind of weird. - John B. - -

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The last thought about this Women's World Cup that I've had throughout - I am so glad that so many of the players have a robust league in the US and Canada to return to. After the last cup, it wasn't even certain that many of the players would be able to continue professionally in the US, and some of the biggest stars weren't even being properly paid. It is so different this time around.

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Some players had much better chances overseas in leagues which were more stable four years ago, but now - the WSL has a very bright future. They're saying that tickets sales are up for most teams, and they've just finally signed the TV contract which will make it easier for people to tune in if they don't live nearby. - Jennifer D. - -

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Hopefully the NWSL will continue to have stable finances and maybe expand a bit. - John B. - [ 2 ] -

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"Butterflies in your stomach. That was such a crappy metaphor. More like killer bees." Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, Beautiful Creatures

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Clint Dempsey stripped of USMNT captaincy - Sounder At Heart https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/... (http://www.sounderatheart... )

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It was just two weeks ago when Clint Dempsey tore a referee's notebook to shreds near the end of a losing effort in the US Open Cup. Since then the MVP candidate and star forward for Seattle Sounders FC was suspended three matches in MLS play, six games or two years of Open Cup play and now he's lost the captain's armband with the United States, per Fox Sports. The new captain of the USA is Michael Bradley. That should not be a surprise -- Bradley is a leader, a coach's son and young enough to be a likely starter at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. - Jennifer D. - -

Honestly, I'm glad. I think he makes for a terrible captain (which is why he isn't one for the Sounders) even without his antics. Bradley is much more of an organizer, and feels like a far more stable locker room presence. - Jennifer D. - -

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Chao Slices - Field Roast http://i1.wp.com/www.glue... (http://fieldroast.com/pro... )

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"Welcome to Field Roast’s newest family member: a vegan coconut cheese alternative seasoned with a traditionally fermented soybean curd called Chao by the Vietnamese. We continue our fascination with blending Asian and European heritages by partnering with a Greek cheese maker and a family in Taiwan who makes the Chao. We bring it all together in Seattle to create Chao Slices." - Jennifer D. - -

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Nice! I wasn't sure if Field Roast shipped overseas or not. I've been impressed with most of their stuff - they don't shy away from fats or salt, so they don't get the "over-processed sawdust" aftertaste that I've run into with some non-meats or non-cheeses. Their "Celebration Roast" or "Meatloaf" are pretty big favorites of mine, and they carry a lot of their stuff at the co-op near my house. - Jennifer D. - -

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When It Comes to Names, Even M.L.S. Rivals Can Be United - The New York Times http://static01.nyt.com/i... (http://www.nytimes.com/20... )

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"Two decades ago, Kevin Payne pondered what to call the Washington team that he would lead as one of the 10 founding teams in Major League Soccer. Sitting in the lunchroom of his soccer promotions company, he and members of his staff tossed out names. One employee sarcastically intoned, “Why don’t you call it United, like every other soccer team?” “D.C. United,” Payne said. The other faces in the room lit up. Today, the naming process is far more extensive for M.L.S. expansion clubs. Atlanta, the next team that will enter the league, in 2017, spent months on market research, surveys, focus groups and brand audits — all to end up in practically the same place: Atlanta United. The team even added an F.C. at the end of its name, for a double dose of European flavor." - Jennifer D. - -

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Yes, I noticed they very much stepped around that one (especially since that is so very American, in a bad and stupid sort of way.) It just seemed like a massive cheat to leave out a bunch of team names with interesting stories. The write-in vote winning for the Sounders. The tie in to Bethlehem Steel for the Union. The absolute lack of any question whether the Timbers would keep that name. The Chivas USA disaster. The Impact carrying through. They even give short shrift to the Earthquakes and the Fire, with the history of the city/region tied into the name. - Jennifer D. - [ 1 ] -

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Clint Dempsey suspended three games - Sounder At Heart https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/... (http://www.sounderatheart... )

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"Clint Dempsey has been suspended for three matches and fined an undisclosed amount of money after he was red carded for tearing up the referee's logbook and then stormed off the pitch in Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup game against the Portland Timbers. "We do not tolerate conduct of this nature from any of our players," MLS Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott said in a statement. "No matter how passionate our players are or what happens in the ‘heat of the moment,' they must always respect all aspects of the game, especially the referees. In light of Clint's actions and our past precedents, we felt that a significant suspension was appropriate." Although MLS has never taken this stern of action for events that occurred in a match outside of a league competition, it is less severe than the U.S. Soccer handbook suggested was at least possible. At one point, it had been suggested that MLS could be forced to suspend Dempsey as long as six months. But even a more nuanced reading of the rules suggested MLS may have to suspend Dempsey for as many as six games." - Jennifer D. - -

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It looks like the USOC ban they ended up handing out was the same as they did for Blanco (who actually head-butted an official after he was ejected from a match) - 6 games: http://www.sounderatheart... That length will vary based on how many games the Sounders are actually playing. - Jennifer D. - -

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"The sasquatch ignored us. It looked like we'd narrowly escaped a hairy situation." Finn Fancy Necromancy, Randy Henderson

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Clint Dempsey could see long suspension for ‘assault’ on referee - Sounder At Heart https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/... (http://www.sounderatheart... )

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According to the rules listed above, what Dempsey did was an act of assault on the referee. In the video posted above you can see Dempsey go to back of referee Daniel Radford, grab something out from a pocket, and throw it to the ground. That act earned him his first yellow. The picking up and ripping of that object, which is believed to be the referee's log book, earned him his second yellow and his ejection. But unless the referee handed the book to US Captain, which seems unlikely, then Dempsey took it from the referee and then tore it up. This act violates that part that says "damaging the referee's uniform or personal property" part of that rule there. Based on this, USSF could come down hard on Dempsey, with at least a three month suspension. Keep in mind, this is a US Soccer suspension which normally would not carry over to MLS, who would have to suspend the forward separately according to their own rules. Instead the suspension by USSF would limit Dempsey's ability to play in US Open Cup games or International competitions including the upcoming Gold Cup. The repercussions of this incident have the potential for pretty damning ramifications for Clint Dempsey, the Seattle Sounders, and the United States Men's National Team. - Jennifer D. - -

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I was watching the live stream (my head bobbing between the computer screen and the Warriors game on TV). The officiating wasn't great but I have seen much worse. I watched Dempsey lose his s*** and was just.....WHAT? I mean, WHAT? It's a shame that a few moments of no discipline and he turned himself into a punchline. And hurt the game, because it's a shame if the US loses his services and if the MLS has to respond with any disciplinary action of its own. But seeing the Sounders unravel in the overtime was just surreal. - vicster - -

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I absolutely love that Sounder at Heart's "10 Hottest Players from Round One of the Women's World Cup" is all about how awesome their play has been (and how damn warm some of the venues are.) http://www.sounderatheart...

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Like the one with the 120°F field? - John B. - [ 1 ] -

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Yeah, that brought back some serious marching band hell-week flashbacks from college. I'm not opposed to turf in and of itself, but under those conditions? No. - Jennifer D. - [ 1 ] -

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David Venable’s Summer Squash Fritters With Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe - NYT Cooking http://graphics8.nytimes.... (http://cooking.nytimes.co... )

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INGREDIENTS: FOR THE GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE: 20 garlic cloves, peeled (about 2 heads); Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ cup chives, minced; FOR THE FRITTERS: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup shredded white Cheddar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large eggs; ¾ cup cold beer; 1 cup grated zucchini (about one 6- to 7-ounce zucchini), drained on paper towels 15 minutes; 1 cup grated yellow squash (about one 6-to 7-ounce squash), drained on paper towels 15 minutes; 1 small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; ½ cup canola oil, for frying - Jennifer D. - -

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Yum! - Jenny H - -

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I love seeing so many players from WSL teams out there at the Women's World Cup. Part of what was bittersweet about the last tournament was knowing that a lot of the players were coming back to a league which wasn't all that stable, and where some were in very bad situations with owners that weren't paying them, or extorting favors in return for health care coverage. The WSL seems like such a better deal for them on so many levels.

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It feels like the goodwill towards some of the more visible players carried over into a re-imagining of how women's soccer would be managed and sponsored in the US. - Jennifer D. - -

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"Violet was a ship's biscuit: sturdy and in no need of coddling." Ticker, Lisa Mantchev

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Woo! I'm halfway through my Goodreads book challenge, and still ahead of schedule!

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Netherlands vs. U.S. Men's National Team | MLS MatchCenter http://www.mlssoccer.com/... (http://matchcenter.mlssoc... )

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Many would have said it was over. But after going down 3-1 in the second half, the US national team walked away from Amsterdam Arena with a 4-3 win. In their first ever win against the Netherlands, the US score three players score their first international goals including Bobby Wood, who provided the winner in the 90th minute. In what was a wide-open game between the two sides that saw each team put 11 shots on target, Jurgen Klinsmann's side got their second straight win heading into their matchup with Germany on Wednesday (2:45 pm ET, FOX Sports 1/UniMás/UDN). - Jennifer D. - -

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Right? Reading a few more dissections of the match, there's a lot of praise in there for pressing harder in the second half, rather than backing off. Always nice to see that sort of tenacity (even if it hadn't ended in a win.) - Jennifer D. - [ 1 ] -

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MLS Disciplinary Committee suspends Seattle Sounders' Osvaldo Alonso and DC United's Chris Rolfe | MLSsoccer.com https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/... (http://www.mlssoccer.com/... )

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A pair of MLS regulars will be missing their upcoming matches after sanctions were handed down by the MLS Disciplinary Committee. D.C. United forward Chris Rolfe was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount "for violent conduct that endangered the safety of an opponent" against the Philadelphia Union last Saturday. In the 62nd minute Rolfe is seen kicking out at Philadelphia's Vincent Nogueira after the Frenchman committed a foul. Rolfe will miss Wednesday's match against his former club, the Chicago Fire (7 pm ET, MLS LIVE).   Seattle Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso was also suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount "for violent conduct that endangered the safety of an opponent." In the 83rd minute against the New York Red Bulls on Sunday, Alonso was called for a foul after delivering a late kick to Red Bulls midfielder Felipe Martins, but he was not issued a card by the match referee. Alonso will not be available for Seattle when the Sounders visit Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night (8:30 pm ET, MLS LIVE). - Jennifer D. - -

Feels appropriate. I think most of the crowd was surprised that Alonso didn't at least get a yellow at that point. The official ran hot and cold. At times, he seemed to be running a tight ship, and then he'd lose the narrative of the game for about 5 minutes and things would go nuts. - Jennifer D. - -

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"The wealthy seem remarkably honest, for they are seldom found guilty of any crime." The Bullet-Catcher's Daughter, Rod Duncan

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The Gold Cup will be played despite FIFA arrests, Copa America 2016 may be off - Stars and Stripes FC https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/... (http://www.starsandstripe... )

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"Former CONCACAF president Jack Warner was arrested on Wedenesday, as well as Jeffrey Webb, who took over as president following Warner's ousting for corruption. Several other officials in CONCACAF were named as well, calling into question how the confederation could put together a tournament this summer. That apparently will not be a problem. Next summer's Copa America is a whole other problem. The tournament, normally contested by just South American teams, was to be played in the U.S. with North American, Central American and Caribbean teams, making it a super tournament for the championship of all the Americans. It was also supposed to be a cash cow. But the indictments alleged serious corruption related to the tournament and put it in doubt. Unlike the Gold Cup, Copa America 2016 is not imminent. They don't have stadiums lined up yet or even a TV deal. That is all to be worked out so they would have little to unravel if they called it off and they would have a lot to put together in a short span if the indictments put a hold on planning for the competition." - Jennifer D. - -

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Yeah, I just about snorted when I read that bit. I don't think they quite meant it that way, but still. - Jennifer D. - [ 2 ] -

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San Jose's Avaya Stadium to host 2016 AT&T MLS All-Star Game | MLSsoccer.com http://www.mlssoccer.com/... (http://www.mlssoccer.com/... )

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"Major League Soccer announced Thursday that San Jose, California, will host the 2016 AT&T MLS All-Star Game. The 21st annual mid-summer showcase will feature several days of festivities culminating in a match between the league’s top players and a prestigious international club at Avaya Stadium, the new, state-of-the-art home of the San Jose Earthquakes. The match, which will be played in the summer of 2016, will be broadcast live on the ESPN, Univision, TSN and RDS families of networks, as well as to more than 100 countries worldwide via MLS’ international broadcast partners." - Jennifer D. - -

I honestly would be 50x more interested in this match (any year) if it were MLS only, with Eastern vs. Western conferences. - Jennifer D. - -

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