Moments shots fired at Apple Store inside Crossgates mall -- GULDERLAND, Albany
Zara is also opening a store more
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ThinkGeek will open a new retail store in Crossgates Mall.
Anne Lottman
ThinkGeek, an online retailer of pop culture and science toys, gifts and gadgets, is opening a brick-and-mortar store in Albany, New York.
Crossgates Mall, located at 1 Crossgates Mall Road, announced the retailer will open this December in the mall.
ThinkGeek will open a new retail store in Crossgates Mall.
Anne Lottman
For the past year, the previously online-only retailer, which specializes in items from series such as Star Wars, Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead, has been opening physical stores across the country.
Additionally, the Times Union reports Spanish clothing retailer Zara will open its first upstate retail location next year at Crossgates.
The closest Zara and ThinkGeek stores in the state are at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, Rockland County.
ThinkGeek is opening stores in Buffalo and Suffolk County in November.
USC FOOTBALL vs Washington Football - FILMED BY PLAYER!! (GoPro HD) Aaron Ferguson Journal Star prep sports reporter @sports_aaron
Strong football programs have strong leaders.
For state quarterfinalist Washington, those leaders are captains Mason Diederich, Adam Robison and Tristan Duro.
Weve been here before, Duro said. Its our third time being in the playoffs. Experience helps a lot. We know that the atmosphere is a lot bigger in the playoffs than it is in the regular season.
Washington (9-2) faces Peoria High (10-1) at 7 p.m. Saturday in a Class 5A playoff game at Peoria Stadium.
The trio leads in multiple ways, on and off the field, and they also help younger players along.
Theyre good leaders, sophomore quarterback Caleb Fisher said. They lead by example and lead vocally, too.
On the field, the three are active on defense. Robison plays on the line, Duro is a linebacker and Diederich is all over the field.
A lot of times were competitive," Duro said. "... so were jumping on top of each other all trying to get in on the same tackle."
Robison, Washington"s career leader in tackles for loss, loves playing defense.
I love tackling, getting sacks, TFLs," he said, "and I love rallying around them when they do the same."
The trio also plays in a power package on offense, where Robison and Duro line up as fullbacks and Diederich is the running back. This formation helped Washington control the second half of a 35-14 first-round victory over Notre Dame.
Coach Darrell Crouch praises his captains" work ethic. He says theyre committed in the weight room, but also in the classroom and in the community. Diederich last year was an academic all-stater.
Theyre never an issue, behavior-wise, and thats a common effect not just with our guys, but also on others, Crouch said. When youre in a class, and certain people are acting a certain way, others probably feed off that, too.
When Washington runs onto the field, they are led by these three captains who have played together since flag football. Their bond helps bring the entire team together.
Were all three captains, and I think us being pretty close makes everyone else do the same," Robison said. "Everyone stays pretty close, and were all like brothers."
Aaron Ferguson can be reached at 686-3207 or aferguson@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @Sports_Aaron
SNL Host Dave Chappelle Tells A Tribe Called Quest He"s Going To Show Up Photo Q-Tip, left, and Jarobi White, members of A Tribe Called Quest, which is releasing We Got It From Here, Thank You for Your Service. Credit Chad Batka for The New York Times
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When Phife Dawg, the Everyman hero of A Tribe Called Quest, died in March of complications from diabetes, it had been almost 18 years since the seminal hip-hop group Q-Tip, Phife, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and sometimes Jarobi White had released an album as a unit.
But after a rousing reunion performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last fall, the group had been plugging away at new music. And in late October, seven months after Phifes death, Q-Tip announced the imminent release of We Got It From Here, Thank You for Your Service, the groups first album since 1998, and also its last.
A Tribe Called Quest has a unique legacy in hip-hop a historically minded group that blended philosophical and bohemian impulses with street-friendly themes and sounds.
In advance of the new album, the writer Tour spoke with the remaining members of A Tribe Called Quest, still distraught over the loss of their friend and collaborator. On this weeks Popcast, I speak with him about his experiences interviewing the group over the years, its polyvalent legacy, and how it fits into the current hip-hop landscape.
Tour, recalling a conversation he had with Q-Tip before he started reporting this story, said the rapper expressed a desire to make music different from his peers, asking, I want to be grown-up with this how do I do that?
Its a subject that still reverberates today. We havent yet seen a truly adult, grown-up wing of hip-hop really develop, Tour said. Rock music and jazz and soul music have found ways to speak to older listeners and respect them. And hip-hop has not done that, even though we now have a large number of rappers who are at that age.
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Please email us at popcast@nytimes.com with your thoughts and impressions, or maybe a question that youd like us to speak about in a future episode.
Applebee"s NC9 Overtime: Tune in for highlights from Montwood at Tascosa, Franklin at Central, El Dorado vs Midland, plus Mayfield vs Volcano Vista, Clint vs Pampa and Van Horn vs Miles!
Texas and New Mexico High School Football Playoff Schedules:
6A Area Round
Friday, November 18
5:00pm: Americas at #8 Abilene
5A Area Round
Friday, November 18
3:00pm: Eastlake vs Lubb. Monterey at Grande Communications Stadium, Midland
6:00pm: Parkland vs Lubb. Cooper at Ratliff Stadium, Odessa
6:30pm: Canutillo vs Ab. Cooper at Grande Communications Stadium, Midland
Saturday, November 19
1:00pm: Chapin vs Coronado/Caprock at Ratliff Stadium, Odessa
2A Area Round
TBD: Van Horn vs Muenster
New Mexico State Football Playoffs
6A Quarterfinals
TBD: #6 Clovis at #3 Las Cruces
TBD: #5 Manzano at #4 Centennial
TBD: #10 Mayfield at #2 Cleveland
4A Quarterfinals
Saturday, November 19
1:00pm: Hatch Valley at Cobre in Bayard, NM
6A First Round
Saturday, November 12
1:00pm: #9 La Cueva vs #8 Onate at Field of Dreams
*All Times MDT
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Bronca al Final del Partido entre Mexico vs USA Cesar Montes, 19, is one of a few under-the-radar Liga MX-based players that Juan Carlos Osorio should consider.
With just over two weeks to go until Mexico opens the Hexagonal round of World Cup qualifying against the United States in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 11, we asked our writers Tom Marshall, Nayib Moran and Cesar Hernandez which Liga MX players may be getting overlooked by manager Juan Carlos Osorio.
Which Liga MX player deserves a shot against the U.S.?Cesar Montes, DF, Monterrey
Monterrey center-back Cesar Montes may only be 19 years old and still filling into his 1.91 meter frame, but he has shown remarkable consistency since breaking into Los Rayados" first team in late 2015.
The combination of Montes" developing physicality, ability to play with the ball at his feet and distribution out from the back, as well as his temperament, mean he is right at the front of the line when it comes to Mexico"s best young talents. And with the right-side center-back spot with El Tri currently lacking a permanent owner, he has to be in the national team conversation.-- Tom Marshall(@mexicoworldcup)
Edwin "Aris" Hernandez, DF, Chivas
Then, there is Chivas left-back Edwin "Aris" Hernandez. Osorio has struggled for options behind Jorge Torres Nilo in the position and has even resorted to playing right-footed Miguel Layun there -- something the Colombian coach has stated he"d prefer not to do. Adrian Aldrete, Efrain Velarde and others have not been entirely convincing, while Hernandez possesses a good cross on him, has over 200 professional starts and has been on top form for Chivas throughout 2016. (Marshall)
Edwin Hernandez could provide some much-needed cover for Juan Carlos Osorio"s Mexico in the left-back position.Jorge "Burrito" Hernandez, MF, Pachuca
"We need a more vocal leader like Gennaro Gattuso. He doesn"t have to be the most technical but he has to somehow lead the pack. We need a leader who can impose his leadership through actions, to be more vocal, to intimidate the opponent," said manager Juan Carlos Osorio to TV Azteca months after Mexico"s Copa America Centenario quarterfinal exit.
It"s surprising that after Osorio made this declaration public, he hasn"t yet called up Pachuca"s defensive midfielder, Jorge "Burrito" Hernandez. The Pachuca midfielder reunites various of the characteristics Osorio listed and also it"s worth keeping in mind that Hernandez is the undisputed defensive midfielder of Liga MX"s current champion.
In the league game versus Tijuana that finished 2-2, he intimidated one of the best Apertura signings, Guido Rodriguez, and recently against Chivas, his movements in the defensive end helped Pachuca walk out with a vital 1-2 away win. If there"s a version of Gattuso in Mexico, his name is "Burrito." -- Nayib Moran (@nayibmoran)
Jose Daniel "Chepe" Guerrero, MF, Club America
Like Hernandez, "Chepe" is another defensive midfielder who could win Osorio"s call-up. Guerrero has been a constant starter for Club America in 2016; he"s had 23 starts in the Clausura and Apertura.
Who knows, though, how long Ricardo Antonio La Volpe will stay as head coach at America, especially considering Wednesday"s Copa MX loss to Chivas, but if Guerrero is able to understand what La Volpe wants from him, he could certainly improve his qualities as a defensive midfielder.
Mexico needs more midfielders who are distributors of the ball; Guerrero is one of them, however, there are a couple U-23 players such as Rodolfo Pizarro, Michael Perez and Erick Gutierrez who are making immense strides. (Moran)
Luis Montes has scored twice for Leon in the club"s past three games.Luis "Chapo" Montes, MF, Leon
A player who has gained, or perhaps regained some recognition in recent times is Leon"s Luis Montes. Montes is one of the main reasons why his club has been able to generate results in this Apertura season. After finding the back of the net twice for Los Panzas Verdes in their last three games, the 30-year-old veteran started to look like his old self. Through his immense amount of energy and explosiveness on the pitch, Montes has the traits needed to be a threatening attacking midfielder for El Tri.-- Cesar Hernandez (@cesarhfutbol)
Jesus Isijara, MF, Necaxa
Jesus Isijara has recently been stealing the Liga MX spotlight with Necaxa. With two goals and three assists in his last seven starts, the 27-year-old midfielder has had no trouble making a name for himself. He has helped Necaxa move up to sixth place in the league standings and is an interesting option to consider as a winger or right midfielder.
Given a strong end to the regular season and a decent showing in the playoffs, Osorio might have to consider the player, who has previous spent years in the second division. Although it"s a stretch to consider either Isijara or Montes as starting options for the national team, they would at least be intriguing options off the bench for El Tri. (Hernandez)
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The San Diego Union-Tribune is launching a new Guest Voices section.
It will featureopinion columns by outside writers, someof whom are San Diego military veterans. The pieces offer opinions on and analysis of issues facing the U.S. military and veterans nationally.
The first batch comes from a retired Navy SEAL officer, a San Diego State student veteran and a retired female Marine Corps officer who focuses onwomenin the military.
This section will also feature writers from the U.S. Naval Institute, a media partner ofthe Union-Tribune. The first Naval Institute guest piece is by a retired surface warfare officer in San Diego.
McKearney: Where have all the sailors gone?
Conkey: Veterans Day, a chance for unity
Germano: Abuse at Parris Island
Hiner: Blood money
If you have a guest voice to offer on this field of play,please reach out to us at jen.steele@sduniontribune.com. Include the labelGuest Voices in the subject line.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Final Trailer - Official Warner Bros. UK
November 1st is Author"s Day, a time to honor all those wonderful writers who have brought our favorite stories to life. To celebrate this occasion, I"ve compiled a list of some of the best fictional writers and authors:
1. Lois Lane (Superman)
Though this classic character has gone through various changes through her multiple incarnations, one thing remains constant: Lois Lane is a passionate journalist. The most recent version of Lois, played by Amy Adams in #ManOfSteel and #BatmanVSuperman, seems to have developed an extra thirst for adventure and excitement, though her end goal is still to get the best scoop for her latest story.
2. Dr. Lipschitz (Rugrats)
While Dr. Lipschitz appeared in person only once, in the episode "A Visit From Lipschitz," the character maintains a strong presence throughout Rugrats.
Both Didi Pickles and Chaz Finster swear by the parenting advice provided in Dr. Lipschitz"s books, quickly consulting them for any perceived problems with their children. His early-childhood empire seems to grow throughout the series, appearing as the face of a Holistic Birthing Center in The Rugrats Movie, and later the face of a luxury cruise ship in Rugrats Go Wild.
3. Dr. Temperance Brennan (Bones)
By day, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan uses her expertise to help solve grisly murders. By night (we assume), she writes a series of best-selling novels based upon her work, with many of the characters inspired by her friends and co-workers.
At last count, Brennan has written five novels over the course of the series, with her works forming major plot points in two episodes. In "The Bodies In The Book," the episode"s killer is copycatting the murders from Brennan"s novel, while in "The Suit On The Set," one of the novels is being made into a film.
4. Dr. John Watson (Sherlock)
In every incarnation of Dr. John Watson thus far, three things usually remain the same: He is an ex-military doctor, the best friend of Sherlock Holmes, and the Great Detective"s biographer, recording all of his most interesting cases.
In the #BBC"s #Sherlock, a modern-day interpretation of the classic stories, John Watson is re-imagined as an internet writer, recording Sherlock"s exploits in the form of an online blog. He also takes a slightly more active role in Sherlock"s adventures than classic Watson.
5. Carrie Bradshaw (s*x & The City)
Each episode of #SexAndTheCity was interwoven with the musings of lead character Carrie Bradshaw writing in a weekly magazine column. Carrie"s writing becomes a greater plot point in the series" later seasons, first when her columns are collected into a full-length book, and again when a studio hopes to turn her book into a film. By the time the two movies take place, Carrie has written more books full of dating advice and chronicling her married life with Mr. Big.
6. Newt Scamander (Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them)
The central character of the upcoming film #FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem, set in the #HarryPotter universe, Newt Scamander is sure to become a popular edition to this list. An eccentric wizard with a love of magical creatures great and small, Newt is mentioned in the Harry Potter novels as the author of Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them, a text referenced throughout the series. J.K. Rowling has stated that popular character Luna Lovegood eventually wed Newt"s grandson, Lysander.
Watch the final trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them below:
