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48 first-half points lift St. John’s Prep back to Gillette

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BURLINGTON Different opponent. Different venue. Same dominance. After St. John’s Prep running back Maxwell Parent rushed for 355 yards and five touchdowns against Leominster last week, he followed with another two scores as the top-ranked Eagles (11-0) handled No. 5 Central Catholic (7-4) 48-7 in Friday’s Division 1 state semifinal at Burlington High. In the blink of an eye, this one was 16-0 after one quarter. Parent, a St. Mary’s transfer, collected both touchdowns. The second quarter continued the scoring party as Jordan Toribio raced 80-plus yards down the left sideline (24-0). From there, quarterback John Budrow filling in for nationally-recruited gunslinger Chris Vargas (out with an injury) connected with Ethan Stefanovich for an 83-yard touchdown (32-0). Add two more scores from Toribio and Riley Selvais (from Budrow), and the only thing that stopped Prep’s onslaught was the halftime break (48-0). The Eagles helmed by coach Brian St. Pierre have defeated No. 16 Framingham (38-0 final), No. 8 Leominster (48-32), and now No. 5 Central Catholic (48-7) in their tournament run. That’s 134 points scored across three games, with just 39 allowed. Now, the waiting game for which team St. John’s Prep will battle at Gillette Stadium for all the marbles. No. 2 Springfield Central and No. 3 Xaverian Brothers square off Saturday at Milford High with kickoff slated for noon.
https://itemlive.com/2025/11/21/48-first-half-points-lift-st-johns-prep-back-to-gillette/

Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll”: A Closer Look (Drum intro, lifted from Little Richard)

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Online Drum lessons ^ | 2004-2020 | Chris Milillo Posted on by DoodleBob Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll”: A Closer Look The classic Led Zeppelin song, “Rock and Roll” with John Bonham on drums was released in 1971, on the legendary Led Zeppelin IV album. It quickly became a widely covered, standard rock tune. However, through the years, there has been much confusion regarding the drum intro to this song. I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard cover bands totally fudge this intro. In this installment of A Closer Look, I figured I’d shed some light on the intro to “Rock and Roll” and its origin, and do my small part to clear up the some of the confusion. The Confusion The main reason for the confusion regarding the intro to “Rock and Roll” is most listeners assume the intro begins on the downbeat of beat 1 I know I certainly did. As a kid, I learned the intro by ear, memorized it, and was able to reproduce it accurately, even though it felt a bit strange at the end. A few years ago, through a discussion on an internet drum forum, I was enlightened to the fact that this intro actually begins with a pickup on the “&” of 3, rather than on the 1, as I had originally felt it. That certainly explained why I always thought the end felt “chopped off”, or as if it were in odd time. Despite the fact that I was always able to play it correctly, I still had a hard time hearing the phrase as beginning on the “&” of 3, so I decided to work on shifting my perception of this intro. It was very difficult because I have been playing this tune since I was a kid and my mind was stuck on the “wrong” way. Here’s the intro to “Rock and Roll”: HEAR IT! Conclusion to the Confusion On that same internet drum forum, someone said Bonham had based the “Rock and Roll” intro on the phrasing of Little Richard’s “Keep a Knockin’ “, which was recorded in 1957 with Charles Connor on drums (Connor was famous for his “Choo Choo Train” beat, which consisted of successive 8th notes with a loud backbeat). Since I was familiar with this tune, the clouds instantly parted and the “Rock and Roll” intro finally made perfect sense to me. Now, I hear the phrase the way it was intended, and I don’t have to think about it anymore. Once the Little Richard connection was made, I did a little bit of research and made a point to get a recording of “Keep a Knockin’ “. To my surprise, it contained a drum intro which was very similar to that of “Rock and Roll”. The accents are slightly different, but it’s very obvious that, with the intro to “Rock and Roll”, Bonham was “tipping his hat” to Little Richard and one of the pioneers of rock and roll drumming, Charles Connor. Here’s the intro from “Keep a Knockin’ “: HEAR IT! Summary If you ever cover “Rock and Roll” with a band, be sure to ask them how they play it. The fact that I played the intro exactly like the recording actually caused me problems when playing with bands who didn’t really understand it. In effect, these bands were “dumbing down” the intro and playing it as an even 4 bars, without the pickup, or “extra” 3 notes. To me, it was a sacrilege to play this intro incorrectly-almost like screwing up the words to the National Anthem! In order to remain faithful to the original version (in tribute to John Bonham) and to maintain my integrity as a drummer, I began taking the time to work it out with each band ahead of time. I think it is certainly worth the extra effort to play it right. I hope you agree. Hopefully, this article has helped you understand the often misinterpreted and misplayed drum intro to Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll”. Until next time, good luck and good drumming! TOPICS: Conspiracy; Music/Entertainment; Reference KEYWORDS: keepaknockin; ledzeppelin; littlerichard; rockandroll 1 posted on by DoodleBob To: DoodleBob Interesting! 2 posted on by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!) Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by.
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Lincoln Road turns into outdoor art maze with debut of Mr. Pink inflatable ahead of Miami Art Week

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MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) If you thought Lincoln Road was just for shopping, hold your horses. It just turned into an outdoor art maze, and some of the new neighbors are hard to miss. New, oversized art installations are taking over the promenade ahead of Miami Art Week. It’s bright, it’s free, impossible to ignore, and each one has a story to tell. Lyle Stern: “It’s that time of the year when Lincoln Road becomes the city’s and perhaps one of the country’s largest public art installations during the season. Some are fun and whimsical. Mr. Pink, which you will see is, it’s a nod toward an art movement called cutetism, which is about creating cuteness, and frivolity in art and in public places. Others, like this spectacular piece, are about social awareness, about creating a conversation, about how we are all connected in humanity.” The Mr. Pink Inflatables? They’re making their first-ever Florida debut after popping up in Tokyo and the Olympics. The pieces are made by artists from several different countries all meant to turn Lincoln Road into one giant open-air gallery. Copyright.
https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/lincoln-road-turns-into-outdoor-art-maze-with-debut-of-mr-pink-inflatable-ahead-of-miami-art-week/

Bitcoin’s Death Cross Hints at Potential Further Price Decline

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The Bitcoin death cross occurs when the 50-day exponential moving average crosses below the 200-day average, signaling a shift to bearish momentum. As BTC drops to a seven-month low near $80,000 amid reduced Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, the broader crypto market has lost nearly $60 billion in value, reaching $2. 91 trillion. Bitcoin confirms death [.] Source:.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/bitcoins-death-cross-hints-at-potential-further-price-decline/

Crypto Industry Eyes Tax Exemptions for Small Sales and Staking via Lawmaker Dinners

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Crypto tax policy remains a priority for the industry in 2025, with nonprofits like the American Innovation Project hosting dinners to educate lawmakers on clarity needs. Key pushes include de minimis exemptions for small transactions and favorable staking reward treatments, aiming for executive and legislative advancements under the Trump administration. The American Innovation Project organized [.] Source:.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/crypto/crypto-industry-eyes-tax-exemptions-for-small-sales-and-staking-via-lawmaker-dinners/

Texas seeks Supreme Court order to use a congressional map judges held is likely racially biased

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By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) Texas on Friday asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to be allowed to use a congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump that is favorable to Republicans in the 2026 elections despite a lower court ruling that it likely discriminates on the basis of race. The state is calling on the high court to intervene to avoid confusion as congressional primary elections approach in March. The justices have blocked past lower-court rulings in congressional redistricting cases, most recently in Alabama and Louisiana, that came several months before elections. Texas redrew its congressional map in the summer as part of Trump’s efforts to preserve a slim Republican majority in the House in next year’s elections, touching off a nationwide redistricting battle. The new redistricting map was engineered to give Republicans five additional House seats, but a panel of federal judges in El Paso ruled 2-1 Tuesday that the civil rights groups that challenged the map on behalf of Black and Hispanic voters were likely to win their case. If the ruling holds for now, Texas could be forced to hold elections next year using the map drawn by the GOP-controlled Legislature in 2021 based on the 2020 census. Texas was the first state to meet Trump’s demands in what has become an expanding national battle over redistricting. Republicans drew the state’s new map to give the GOP five additional seats, and Missouri and North Carolina followed with new maps adding an additional Republican seat each. To counter those moves, California voters approved a ballot initiative to give Democrats an additional five seats there. The redrawn maps are facing court challenges in California, Missouri and North Carolina.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/11/21/election-2026-redistricting-texas-scotus/

Napa man indicted on triple murder charges in death of pregnant fiancee

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A Napa man has been indicted by a grand jury and will face trial in the killing of his pregnant fiancee and her unborn twins, prosecutors announced Friday. Ernie Victor Solis, 41, is charged with three counts of murder in the June 8 death of 33-year-old Hailey Privett and her unborn children. Prosecutors initially filed one murder charge, then added two more to reflect the deaths of the twins, who were due in December. In most criminal cases, a judge reviews evidence during what’s known as a preliminary hearing to decide whether a case should go to trial. Instead, prosecutors presented this case to a grand jury a confidential legal process in which a group of residents reviews evidence and decides whether charges should move forward. After hearing testimony over three days, the grand jury indicted Solis on Wednesday. Carlos Villatoro, a spokesperson for the Napa County District Attorney’s Office, said he couldn’t discuss why prosecutors chose the grand jury process. He said the approach is sometimes used in complex or sensitive cases or those receiving widespread public attention. Solis is set to enter a plea Nov. 25. If convicted as charged, he faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. According to court records, the killing is believed to have occurred hours before police were notified. Surveillance footage shows Privett’s GMC Acadia leaving her Dale Drive home around 2: 15 a. m. June 8. A short time later, a California Highway Patrol officer spotted the SUV on Highway 29 and attempted a traffic stop. The driver accelerated, reaching 130 mph, and the officer ended the chase for safety reasons, according to court documents. License-plate cameras detected the vehicle in Vallejo shortly before 3 a. m. It wasn’t until about 10: 30 that morning that family members discovered Privett in a bedroom and called police. Officers found an 8-inch kitchen knife stained with blood inside the bedroom, and court filings say Privett’s youngest child was asleep nearby when she was killed. Officers found Privett’s SUV abandoned just before 1 p. m. in Vallejo. The vehicle was covered in blood, and Solis’ wallet and driver’s license were inside, according to investigators. Detectives tracked Solis to Fairfield, where they arrested him the night of June 9. During the drive back to Napa, officers noted injuries to his hands and reported that he made comments about the earlier pursuit. Court records also reference a text Solis allegedly sent to a relative before the killing in which he discussed the pregnancy. In it, he wrote: “I’m really thinking about saying that we need to have an abortion and just wait for a better time to have kids. That should wise her up.”.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/11/21/napa-man-indicted-on-triple-murder-charges-in-death-of-pregnant-fiancee/

2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S at No Reserve

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This 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is finished in Lava Gray Metallic over Black and Steel Gray leather and has 88k miles following history in Delaware, California, and Utah. The SUV sold on BaT in February 2022 and was listed again in January 2023 before the seller purchased it in February 2023. Work since the previous auction is said to have included refinishing the wheels and replacing the starter, AOS, sunroof cassettes, headlight assemblies, tires, front brakes, spark plugs, and ignition coils. Equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, Bose audio, heated front and rear seats, air suspension with PASM, and PCM with navigation. Power is provided by a twin-turbocharged 4. 8-liter V8 paired with a six-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. This Cayenne Turbo S is now offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature and a clean Utah title in the seller’s name. The body is finished in Lava Gray Metallic and features a panoramic sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, a rear window wiper, and parking sensors. The Carfax report noted rear-end damage in March 2010 and March 2013 accidents, and a previous owner noted that the rear valance was replaced, and the rear bumper cover and right-rear fender flare were repaired and repainted to address the damage from the more recent incident. The seller tells us that the headlight assemblies, hood crest, and sunroof cassettes were replaced during their ownership. The 21″ Cayenne Sport alloy wheels were refinished and mounted with 295/35 Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus tires since the previous auction. The truck is equipped with an air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), and stopping power is from red Porsche-branded calipers over ventilated rotors at each corner. The front brake pads and wheel center caps were also replaced since the previous auction. Black and Steel Gray leather trim the heated power-adjustable front seats and the heated outboard rear seats. Matching hide extends to the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Carbon-fiber trim adorns the cabin, and amenities include a Bose sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation. The two-tone leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel is equipped with shift buttons and frames factory instrumentation. The digital odometer indicates 88k miles, approximately 9k of which were added under current ownership. The twin-turbocharged 4. 8-liter V8 was factory rated at 550 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Work since the previous auction is said to have included replacing the starter, water pump, air-oil separator, spark plugs, battery, and ignition coils. An oil change was completed in preparation of the sale. Power is routed to all four wheels through a six-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, a variable center differential, and Porsche Traction Management. The Carfax report notes the aforementioned accidents.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2009-porsche-cayenne-turbo-s-63/

“We’re both straight males”: Theo Von shares his “crazy” experience of hot yoga date with Lane Kiffin

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Theo Von spent quality time with Lane Kiffin over the weekend. The comedian spoke about his hot yoga date experience with Kiffin on the ‘This Past Weekend’ podcast.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-we-re-straight-males-theo-von-shares-crazy-experience-hot-yoga-date-lane-kiffin