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Stadium name | Qwest Arena |
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Fullname | Qwest Arena |
Location | 233 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID |
Opened | 1997 |
Owner | State of Idaho |
Operator | Qwest |
Construction cost | $50 Million USD |
Former names | Bank of America Centre |
Tenants | Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) (1997–present)Idaho Stampede (D-League) (2001–present) Boise Burn (AF2) (2006–2009) |
Seating capacity | Ice hockey: 5,300Basketball: 5,732Concerts: 6,800Boxing: 6,400 |
Qwest Arena (formerly Bank of America Centre) is multi-purpose arena in Boise, Idaho. It holds 5,300 fans for ice hockey and basketball, 5,732 for end-stage concerts, 6,400 for boxing and up to 6,800 for center-stage concerts. It contains 4,508 permanent seats. It was built for $50 million.
It has been home to the Idaho Steelheads ECHL ice hockey team since 1997, the home of the Idaho Stampede D-League basketball team during the 2001 season and again since the 2005-06 season, and the home of the Boise Burn arena football team from 2007 to 2009.
Qwest Arena hosted the 2006 CBA All-Star Game (while the Idaho Stampede were still part of the CBA) and the 2007 ECHL All-Star Game.
The arena features 39 corporate suites, 1,100 Club Premiere seats, standing room space for 200 people, The Zone restaurant overlooking the arena, as well as a Blimpie franchise among the 9 concession stands. The arena is physically connected to the Grove Hotel at the corner of Front Street & Capitol Boulevard in Boise. The main entrance to the arena is from the Grove Plaza. There are two scoreboards and a Daktronics ProStar videoboard.
Other events hosted in the facility include concerts, trade shows, conventions, ice shows and various other sporting events. The Grove Hotel has of meeting and convention space in addition to the of arena floor space at the Qwest Arena.
A monster truck event usually comes to the arena every year.
Qwest Arena hosted the NBA D-League Showcase which was held on January 14-17, 2008 which had all the NBA D-League teams play for 4 days, and showed their talent in front of National tv (NBA TV) and had scouts all around the country.
Qwest Arena will host games 1, 2 and if necessary games 6 and 7 of the 2010 ECHL Kelly Cup Finals.
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Name | Craig Ross |
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Background | solo_singer |
Birth name | Craig David Ross |
Origin | Los Angeles, California |
Instrument | Guitar, mandolin, keyboards, percussion |
Genre | Rock |
Occupation | Guitarist, songwriter |
Years active | 1986 - present |
Label | MCA, Virgin |
Associated acts | Lenny Kravitz |
Url | craigross.net |
Notable instruments | Gibson Les PaulFender Telecaster |
Craig David Ross is an American guitarist best known for performing and recording with Lenny Kravitz.
Before the age of 16, he started playing the L.A. clubs and eventually formed the band The Broken Homes in high school. They opened for the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan, INXS, and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others, while doing clubs gigs with bands such as Guns N' Roses and Jane's Addiction. The band made three records for MCA records in the 80's, working with producers such as Andy Johns of Zeppelin and Stones fame. This seminal period gave Craig his education in studio work.
A chance meeting in an LA pool hall with Lenny Kravitz shaped the course of his career for the next 13 years. After touring Lenny's Mama Said album, Craig joined Lenny in the studio, co-writing and playing all the guitars on the track Are You Gonna Go My Way, an anthem that helped elevate Lenny's career to new heights. The collaboration continued with stand-out solos on tracks such as Believe and Is There Any love in Your Heart helping make Lenny a top rock act. Craig has written and played on every subsequent Lenny album since as well as records by Sheryl Crow, Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, The Black Crowes, Nikka Costa and others.
His musical influences include Freddie King, Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Cornell Dupree and Jimmy Nolen. Apart from studio work, performing and writing, he is now expanding into production and is currently doing projects for Roxie Records.
Surviving all of the changes the music business has to offer, Craig continues on his journey that is now spanning over three decades.
He was a member of the LA rock band Broken Homes; Ross went by the stage name Kreg Ross, and recorded 3 albums for MCA Records with the band. In 1991, he met Lenny Kravitz in a pool hall and joined his band to tour in support of the album Mama Said (1991). He has played on every album by Kravitz since. Ross co-wrote the songs "Spinning Around Over You", "Are You Gonna Go My Way", "Is There Any Love in Your Heart", "Where Are We Runnin'?", "Stillness of Heart", and "Lady" with Kravitz, as well as numerous songs on Kravitz's 2008 release It Is Time for a Love Revolution. He has two daughters named Mia and Devon and his wife's name is Anna. Also in a side band call Honky with Mark (muddy) Dutton and T. Grier before joining LennyRoss also played on The Black Crowes 2001 album, Lions, on the track "Greasy Grass River", and on former Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford's first solo album, It's About Time in 2003.
Most recently, Craig appeared as a guest guitarist on the band Spoon's performance on the television show Austin City Limits. The episode premiered on PBS on October 9, 2010. He appeared on the song Nobody Gets Me But You and as co-guest guitarist with Charlie Sexton on the song Who Makes Your Money.
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Name | Casey Johnson |
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Caption | Casey Johnson |
Birth name | Sale Trotter Case Johnson |
Birth date | September 24, 1979 |
Birth place | Florida, U.S. |
Death date | January 04, 2010 |
Death place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Parents | Robert Wood Johnson IV Nancy Sale Frey Rashad |
Occupation | Socialite, occasional actress |
Sale Trotter Case "Casey" Johnson (September 24, 1979 – January 4, 2010) was an American heiress, socialite and celebutante, as well as an occasional actress, model and author. She was one of the great-great-granddaughters of Robert Wood Johnson I (co-founder of Johnson & Johnson).
Johnson openly dated both men and women. In October 2009, Courtenay Semel (whom she dated off and on during 2008–2009), reportedly set Johnson's hair on fire after a fight. In November 2009, Johnson was arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry, shoes, 600 pages of a legal document, clothing, and underwear from Jasmine Lennard (who was tipped off by Semel). They were still seeing each other at the time. Johnson allegedly left a used vibrator and wet towel as a calling card. Johnson pleaded not guilty to burglary and receiving stolen property, and had a preliminary hearing scheduled for February 2, 2010.
After refusing to seek treatment for drug abuse, Johnson was cut off financially by her family. Johnson's mother Sale later won custody of Johnson's daughter Ava. After Johnson was cut off from her family, her Porsche was impounded. Court records show she owed Porsche Financial Services $105,740.93. She was also sued by a nanny service who won a $20,000 judgement against her.
On December 9, 2009, Johnson announced via Ustream video that she and reality television star Tila Tequila were engaged. Four days later, Johnson stated that she would be changing her and her daughter's last name to Nguyen, Tila Tequila's legal surname.
On February 4, 2010, the Los Angeles Coroner's Office announced that she had died of diabetic ketoacidosis. She was reported to have neglected to take her medication, and died due to lack of treatment. Johnson's fiancée, Tila Tequila, has arranged plans to seek legal custody of Casey Johnson's adopted daughter, Ava.
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Name | Justin Robbins |
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Birth date | July 29, 1980 |
Birth place | Springfield, Illinois, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | |
Weight | |
Mma win | 10 |
Mma kowin | 1 |
Mma subwin | 4 |
Mma loss | 7 |
Mma draw | 1 |
Justin Robbins (born July 29, 1980) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He competes in the Bantamweight division. His last fight was for the Ultimate Warrior Challenge Bantamweight Championship against Mike Easton on February 21, 2009. Justin took the fight on less than 24 hours notice when Chase Beebe dropped out at the last minute and lost by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in the third round.
After a lengthy break, Robbins returned to action with a decision victory over Declan Williams at Cage Warriors 39 in Cork, Ireland, on November 27 2010.
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Jesse Brock (born on July 18, 1972, in Decatur, Illinois) is a bluegrass artist who plays the mandolin and supplies both lead and supporting vocals. He records and tours with Michael Cleveland and the Flamekeeper (backing Michael Cleveland), and resides in Maine when he is not on the road.
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Name | Robbie Lawler |
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Other names | Ruthless |
Birth date | March 20, 1982 |
Birth place | San Diego, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | |
Weight | |
Weight class | Middleweight |
Style | Boxing, Submission Wrestling |
Fighting out of | Granite City, Illinois |
Team | H.I.T. Squad |
Mma win | 20 |
Mma kowin | 17 |
Mma subwin | 1 |
Mma loss | 6 |
Mma nc | 1 |
Sherdog | 2245 |
Lawler was scheduled to fight Hawaii's Kala Hose for the ICON Sport Middleweight Championship on December 15, 2007 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he however pulled out of the fight due to an injury. Icon Sport stripped Lawler of the middleweight title on February 9, 2008 for failing to defend the title.
Lawler defended his EliteXC Middleweight Championship against Scott Smith at on May 31, 2008, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, which ended in a no contest after Smith caught an accidental finger in the eye from Lawler.
On July 26, 2008, Lawler and Scott Smith had their rematch at . Lawler defeated Smith by TKO in the 2nd round.
Lawler faced MMA and K-1 veteran Melvin Manhoef on January 30, 2010 at . Lawler won by knockout in the first round with a right hook.
Lawler was expected to face Jason Miller on June 16, 2010 at but Lawler will instead face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion and UFC veteran Renato Sobral in a 195 lbs. Catchweight bout. Robbie Lawler had two unsuccessful attempts to meet the 195 lbs mark at the Strikeforce: Los Angeles Weigh Ins, but was finally booked for the fight weighting 195.5 pounds, after stepping on the scale for the third time. Sobral defeated Lawler via unanimous decision.
Lawler fought Matt Lindland at on December 4, 2010. He defeated Lindland fifty seconds into the first round via knock-out.
Lawler is expected to face Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Ronaldo Souza on January 29, 2011 at .
Lawler was the boxing coach for Team Hughes on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra
:ICON Sport :*Former two-time ICON Sport Middleweight Championship
:Sherdog :*2010 Knockout of the Year (over Melvin Manhoef)
|- | | | Ronaldo Souza | | | | | | San Jose, California, United States |For Strikeforce Middleweight Championship
|- |Win |align='center'|20–6 (1) | Matt Lindland |KO (Punches) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:50 | St Louis, Missouri, United States | |- |Loss |align='center'|19-6 (1) | Renato Sobral |Decision (Unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States |195 lb Catchweight bout |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|19–5 (1) |align='left'| Melvin Manhoef |align='left'|KO (Punches) |align='left'| |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|3:33 |align='left'| Sunrise, Florida, United States | |- |-align=center |Loss |align='center'|18–5 (1) |align='left'| Jake Shields |align='left'|Submission (Guillotine choke) |align='left'| |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|2:02 |align='left'| St. Louis, Missouri, United States |align='left'|182 lb Catchweight bout |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|18–4 (1) |align='left'| Scott Smith |align='left'|TKO (Knees and Kicks) |align='left'| |align='left'| |align='center'|2 |align='center'|2:35 |align='left'| California, United States |align='left'|Defended Elite XC Middleweight Championship |- |-align=center |style="background: #dae2f1"|NC |align='center'|17–4 (1) |align='left'| Scott Smith |align='left'|No Contest (Thumb in the eye) |align='left'| |align='left'| |align='center'|3 |align='center'|3:26 |align='left'| New Jersey, United States |align='left'|Retains Elite XC Middleweight Championship |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|17–4 |align='left'| Murilo Rua |align='left'|KO (Strikes) |align='left'| |align='left'| |align='center'|3 |align='center'|2:04 |align='left'| Hawaii, United States |align='left'|Won Elite XC Middleweight Championship |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|16–4 |align='left'| Frank Trigg |align='left'|KO (Punches) |align='left'|Icon Sport – Epic |align='left'| |align='center'|4 |align='center'|1:40 |align='left'| Hawaii, United States |align='left'|Won ICON Sport Middleweight title. Stripped of title on 2/9/08 for failing to defend. |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|15–4 |align='left'| Eduardo Pamplona |align='left'|TKO (Punches) |align='left'|IFL – Atlanta |align='left'| |align='center'|3 |align='center'|1:36 |align='left'| Georgia, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|14–4 |align='left'| Joey Villasenor |align='left'|KO (Flying Knee and Punches) |align='left'|PRIDE 32: The Real Deal |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|0:22 |align='left'| Nevada, United States |- |-align=center |Loss |align='center'|13–4 |align='left'| Jason Miller |align='left'|Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |align='left'|Icon Sport – Mayhem vs Lawler |align='left'| |align='center'|3 |align='center'|2:50 |align='left'| Hawaii, United States |align='left'|Lost ICON Sport Middleweight Championship |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|13–3 |align='left'| Falaniko Vitale |align='left'|KO (Punches) |align='left'|Icon Sport – Lawler vs. Niko 2 |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|3:38 |align='left'| Hawaii, United States |align='left'|Defended ICON Sport Middleweight Championship |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|12–3 |align='left'| Jeremy Brown |align='left'|Submission (Armbar) |align='left'|KOTC – Xtreme Edge |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|2:48 |align='left'| Indiana, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|11–3 |align='left'| Falaniko Vitale |align='left'|KO (Punches) |align='left'|Superbrawl – Icon |align='left'| |align='center'|2 |align='center'|4:36 |align='left'| Hawaii, United States |align='left'|Won ICON Sport middleweight championship. |- |-align=center |Loss |align='center'|10–3 |align='left'| Evan Tanner |align='left'|Submission (Triangle Choke) |align='left'|UFC 50: The War of '04 |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|2:22 |align='left'| New Jersey, United States |align='left'|Moves up to 185 lb |- |-align=center |Loss |align='center'|10–2 |align='left'| Nick Diaz |align='left'|KO (Punch) |align='left'|UFC 47: It's On |align='left'| |align='center'|2 |align='center'|1:31 |align='left'| Nevada, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|10–1 |align='left'| Chris Lytle |align='left'|Decision (Unanimous) |align='left'|UFC 45: Revolution |align='left'| |align='center'|3 |align='center'|5:00 |align='left'| Connecticut, United States |- |-align=center |Loss |align='center'|9–1 |align='left'| Pete Spratt |align='left'|Submission (Injury) |align='left'|UFC 42: Sudden Impact |align='left'| |align='center'|2 |align='center'|2:28 |align='left'| Florida, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|9–0 |align='left'| Tiki Ghosn |align='left'|KO (Punches) |align='left'|UFC 40: Vendetta |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|1:29 |align='left'| Nevada, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|8–0 |align='left'| Steve Berger |align='left'|TKO (Strikes) |align='left'|UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets |align='left'| |align='center'|2 |align='center'|0:27 |align='left'| Nevada, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|7–0 |align='left'| Aaron Riley |align='left'|Decision (Unanimous) |align='left'|UFC 37: High Impact |align='left'| |align='center'|3 |align='center'|5:00 |align='left'| Louisiana, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|6–0 |align='left'| Saburo Kawakatsu |align='left'|TKO (Punches) |align='left'|Shogun 1 – Shogun 1 |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|4:49 |align='left'| Hawaii, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|5–0 |align='left'| Marco Macera |align='left'|TKO |align='left'|EC 41 – Extreme Challenge 41 |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|1:19 |align='left'| Iowa, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|4–0 |align='left'| Landon Showalter |align='left'|KO |align='left'|IFC WC 13 – Warriors Challenge 13 |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|0:14 |align='left'| California, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|3–0 |align='left'| John Reed |align='left'|TKO |align='left'|EC 39 – Extreme Challenge 39 |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|2:14 |align='left'| |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|2–0 |align='left'| Ernie Ward |align='left'|KO |align='left'|EC Trials – 2000 US MMA National Championships |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|4:27 |align='left'| Illinois, United States |- |-align=center |Win |align='center'|1–0 |align='left'| Jerry Hudsperth |align='left'|TKO (Punches) |align='left'|EC Trials – 2000 US MMA National Championships |align='left'| |align='center'|1 |align='center'|3:05 |align='left'| Illinois, United States |}
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