Black cat is good luck for Sonics.

"It may be time to edit the official book of bad luck symbols. The Sonics have always had a couple of cats living in the fenced-in parking lot at their practice facility, and this year a black one came by and took up residence.

After finishing eight games under .500 last season, the SuperSonics went into last weekend with the best record in the NBA." Source: BostonHerald.com (almost to the bottom)

I can't believe I am saying this, but perhaps it is time for one of your recipe's BlazerProphet! *gasp*