text:
Journal Sentinel TV and film critic Duane Dudek looks at life on the small and big screen, and some of the cool stuff on both.
Mequon native Ridley talks Oscar nominations for '12 Years A Slave'
Mequon native John Ridley, who received an Oscar nomination for his "12 Years A Slave" screenplay, said real credit belongs to the slave the film is based on, and to the director and actors who brought the tale alive. Oscar nominations were announced Thursday.
The wrenching film, based on the memoir of Solomon Northup - a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War South - "is about a father and husband wanting to get back to his family and a very remarkable American who never gave up," Ridley said in a interview Thursday after the nominations were announced.
"If you write a great script it can still be a lousy film," said Ridley, a graduate of Homestead High School. "I'm not saying I wrote a great script" but the film's Oscar nominated director Steve McQueen, supporting actress nominee Lupita Nyong'o and best actor nominee Chiwetel Ejiorfor, "made it a great film."
The others were: "American Hustle," "Captain Phillips," "Dallas Buyers Club," "Gravity," "Her," "Nebraska," "Philomena" and "The Wolf of Wall Street."
"Gravity" and "American Hustle," lead all films with ten nominations. "Slave" has nine. "Dallas," "Nebraska" and "Captain Phillips" received six nominations. "Wolf" and "Her" had five, and "Philomena" four.
Here is a complete list of nominees. Another filmmaker with local ties, investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill of Wauwatosa, co-wrote and appears in the nominated documentary "Dirty Wars," based on his book about an elite unit fighting in Afghanistan.
And former Brookfield resident Adam Stockhausen, nominated for production design on "Slave," received a theater arts degree from Marquette University in 1995.
Since it "has been one of the stellar years in film" Ridley said that he "honestly had no expectations" of receiving a nomination. "There are just so many talented people out there I couldn't get mad or disappointed" if not nominated, he said.
Ridley spoke Thursday from Washington, D.C. where he was scheduled to present awards at a National Association of Black Journalists event and where it was "nice to have my time dominated by something not Hollywood-centric," he said.
Ridley said he slept through Thursday's early morning nomination announcements and was awakened by his wife Gayle, with the news.
But, the "touching" recognition he received from his neighbors in Los Angeles, "an elderly white couple," was almost just as important to him as the nomination.
They are "the kind of neighbors you wave to" but don't know well, he said.
"And just before the holidays they left a note in my mailbox saying they enjoyed the film. "
"In the note he talked about how he marched" with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King "and his wife worked in fair housing in the Valley, where we live, And I was touched he felt moved to share that part of his life. It means everything," Ridley said, said his voice breaking up.
"You can't work in any business not to feel the power of positive peer review. But that note was probably the nicest reward."
While the African-American turnout for the film "has been quite strong" the film has drawn more white audiences, something Ridley attributes to it being construed as an art film.
He said he hoped the film's re-release this weekend would broaden its audience.
Although this was a year in which films by and about people of color excelled at the box office, only three actors in this group were nominated.
Supporting actor nominee Barkhad Abdi, the alpha male pirate in "Captain Phillips" is a Somai immigrant; Nyong'o was born in Mexico and raised in Kenya and Chiwetel Ejiofor, is a British actor of Nigerian descent. McQueen, the British artist and filmamker filmmaker
No African American actors were nominated this year. Those overlooked included Oprah Winfrey and Forrest Whittaker in "The Butler."
If last week's Golden Globe win is any indication, "12 Years A Slave" is a best picture Oscar front runner. Ridley was nominated for a Golden Globe as well but lost and did not join the rest of the cast on stage when the film won best drama.
"In a rush like that it's like you're photo bombing," said Ridley. "And Steve gave me a shout out and that's plenty. My kids were disappointed when they didn't see me though. And that's when you recognize that it's not about you, its about those who support you."
"This whole process has been about being in Solomon's shadow anyway. And as long as people are mentioning his memoir and talking about him, it's all fine and good."
McQueen, the British artist and filmmaker of Grenadian descent, directed the IRA prison drama "Hunger" and the sexual-addiction tale "Shame." Other best director nominees include; David O. Russell for "Hustle"; Alfonso Cuaron, "Gravity"; Alexander Payne for "Nebraska; and Martin Scorsese for "Wall Street."
- Nominated for best actor were: Ejiofor; Christian Bale, as a con man in "Hustle"; Bruce Dern, as a man deluded into thinking he won a sweepstakes, in "Nebraska"; Leonardo DiCaprio, as a gleefully corrupt broker in "Wall Street"; and Matthew McConaughey, as a homophobic redneck who contracts AIDS in "Dallas Buyers Club."
- Nominated for best actress were: Amy Adams as a sexy moll with a plunging decolletage in "Hustle"; Cate Blanchett as a privileged woman unprepared to deal with having lost it all, in "Blue Jasmine"; Sandra Bullock, as an astronaut lost in space in "Gravity"; Judi Dench, as a plucky woman in search of the child she gave up for adoption, in "Philomena"; and Meryl Streep as a cruel matriarch in "August: Osage County." This is Streep's 18th nomination.
- Nominated for supporting actor are: Abdi, in "Captain Phillips"; Bradley Cooper, as an ambitious FBI agent, in "Hustle"; Michael Fassbender, as a sadistic slave owner in "Slave"; Jonah Hill, as a nebbishy partner in crime, in "Wolf"; and Jared Leto, as a streetwise transsexual, in "Dallas Buyers Club."
- Nominated for supporting actress are: Nyong'o; Sally Hawkins, as a working class woman in "Blue Jasmine"; Jennifer Lawrence as the aggrieved wife in "Hustle"; Julia Roberts, a dysfunctional sibling in "August: Osage County"; and June Squibb, as the delightfully profane mother, in "Nebraska." Squibb is the oldest acting nominee this year.
Ridley, a Homestead High School alum, has written seven novels. One of them was made into the film "U-Turn." He also wrote the films "Undercover Brother," "Red Tails," and "Three Kings. He began his career in television and this week sold a pilot to ABC.
While it's an honor to be nominated, for many the only honor was being mentioned in the pre-nomination buildup.
Snubs include: Tom Hanks, who plays "Captain Phillips"; Joaquin Phoenix for "Her" and Robert Redford in "All is Lost." The Coen brothers' acclaimed 1960s folk music film "Inside Llewyn Davis," received just two nominations.
The highest-grossing best picture nominee is "Gravity," at $256 million,; the lowest is "Nebraska," at $8.3. The others are "Captain Phillips," $104 million, "American Hustle," $102 million; "The Wolf of Wall Street," $79 million; "Slave,"$38.9 million; and "Her," $9.2 million.
Tags: Scahill : Ridley : Slave : Hustle
Permalink | Email This Blog
- You can log in to this system either through Facebook or using your JSOnline public profile. JSOnline public profile. Please note that your public profile login will be different than your JS Everywhere login.
- You can personalize your public profile with a photo. You can also use that profile to sign up for email newsletters and alerts.
- While we strive for a lively and vigorous debate of the issues, we do not tolerate name calling, foul language or other inappropriate behavior. Please see our discussion guidelines and terms of use for more information.
- While we do our best to moderate comments, we do not screen comments before they are posted. If you see a comment that violates our guidelines, please use the "Report Abuse" link to notify us of the issue.
- We reserve the right to close commenting on specific stories.
Very nice!
I saw 12 years a slave last week along with The Butler. Excellent movie. Highly recommended.
Wow this was fascinating,nothing compared to the racism that is being practiced today against the white man!
sportside1! you know nothing about slavery or racism, keep hanging around your little circle of friends.
Cool for Ridley. Went to school with him, lived closeby. Didn't know him well, though.


text:
Raisul Bhuiyan
English (Literature)
I was born and raised in Bangladesh and came to America when I was 8. Once I started school in America, I developed a passion for law, and hope to go to law school after graduating from St. Lawrence University. I'm an introvert, and I'm a very serious person. Although, there are times, when I let my happier side out (see picture), I'm mostly known for being "that quiet kid" on campus. My hobbies are basketball, reading, traveling and I love the sound of music. I look forward to being a great leader as a Community Assistant.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
FurnitureDécorLightingKitchenBed & BathOutdoorHome ImprovementBaby & KidsMore...
free shippingon orders over $49*
Day Travel Bags
Whether you're planning a trip to Rome or going to the zoo with your family, check out our travel bags and purses to keep your belongings safe and secure on your body. With fashionable designs as well as practical anti-theft styles, you can feel comfortable knowing your possessions and money are safe and sound. Browse our purses, cross body bags and other shoulder bags for the best style for your needs!Read more
If you're looking for Day Travel Bags for sale online, Wayfair.com has a zillion options sure to satisfy the pickiest shopper. We have a myriad of styles of Handbags, and if you want to narrow your options to something more specific than your current filter of "Parinda," such as finding Day Travel Bags by brands like Parinda or Parinda, just use the filters on the left. And remember, we offer free shipping on just about every order over $49, so buy Day Travel Bags today and have them shipped free.


text:
By now, the cranberry bogs at Double Trouble State Park should be filled with the tea-colored waters of Cedar Creek. Harvesters should be trudging through the flooded bogs in waders to catch as many of the crimson globes as possible.
But that won't be happening at Double Trouble State Park this year. The latest leaseholders of the bogs have retired.
The bogs, still damp from the heavy rains this summer, lie fallow. The leaves on the tiny plants are turning scarlet and butter-yellow in the cool October air. The berries will be left for the birds and animals that call the state park off Double Trouble Road home.
It's a situation that state Department of Environmental Protection officials are hoping is temporary.
"We plan to work on finding someone else to work the bogs, because we realize it's a Pinelands tradition," said DEP spokesman Larry Hajna.
The Leni-Lenape Indians were the first to harvest cranberries in the park. But the Double Trouble cranberry industry began to flourish at the beginning of the 20th century.
Edward Crabbe of Toms River bought the Double Trouble tract in 1904 and formed the Double Trouble Company. His primary goal was to cut lumber for his sawmill company.
But he pulled out the tree stumps in some areas and used the acreage as cranberry bogs, according to "When Cranberries Were King," a book published by the Ocean County Historical Society.
The Double Trouble Company soon became one of the largest cranberry operations in the state.
"Double Trouble Village was typical of company towns built in the Pine Barrens," according to the DEP's website. "These isolated communities were entirely self-sufficient and totally dependent on the success of the particular industry."
Daniel Crabbe, Edward's son, took over the cranberry operations after his father died. By the 1960s, Crabbe was using the "wet" method to harvest the berries, by flooding the bogs with water. They had previously been harvested by the backbreaking "dry" method. Immigrant labor scooped the berries out of the dry bogs by hand, according to "When Cranberries Were King."
Crabbe sold the Double Trouble tract to the state's Green Acres program in 1964, but leased back 125 acres and the outbuildings to continue his cranberry business.
Since then, the bogs had been harvested by second-generation cranberry farmers, who decided to retire in 2010, according to the DEP.
The cranberry bogs and a number of outbuildings at the park make up about 200 acres of the roughly 8,400-acre park. They are part of the Double Trouble Historic District, which was placed on the State Register of Historic Places in 1977 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Visitors to Double Trouble can still see the restored sawmill and cranberry and packing house, which are open to the public on guided tours. Some of the other buildings - which include a one-room schoolhouse, general store, bunkhouse, cook house, shower house, maintenance shop, pickers' cottages and foreman's house - are not open to the public.
To arrange a tour of the restored sawmill and cranberry packing house, call the park's interpretive center at 732-341-4098. For more information on Double Trouble State Park, visit www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/double.


text:
GCCC ready to roll out four-day class schedule
By RACHAEL GRAY
By RACHAEL GRAY
Students at Garden City Community College will be going to school less this coming semester.
That is, one day a week less. The amount of work, classes and exams will remain the same at GCCC, but students will attend classes Monday through Thursday. No formal classes will take place on Fridays, although faculty will be on hand and facilities will be open for students to work on coursework.
Dr. Bruce Exstrom, GCCC vice president of instructional services, said there will be a few exceptions.
"Basically the majority of classes will run on the Monday-through-Thursday schedule. A lot of the classes will meet Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday, and some will run all four days depending on the number of credit hours and lab requirements," he said.
Clinical work at hospitals and internship work may still be on Fridays for students, as well, Exstrom said.
Exstrom said going from a five-day to four-day week will help meet the needs of the ever-changing student population.
"I don't know if there are traditional students anymore. Students work part time, or full time. And it's a good thing when we can accommodate that," he said.
Students would be able to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday and have more focus on schoolwork and activities during the rest of the week, Exstrom said.
Another advantage of the four-day week would be in allowing students in extracurricular activities and sports to stay caught up on schoolwork and not miss classes.
"Absenteeism for those activities will go down," Exstrom said.
Faculty, too, will benefit.
"Having Fridays as work days will allow their schedules to be more flexible. They can hold office hours on Fridays, or hold out-of-class testing," he said.
Fridays also could be used for faculty meetings.
"Getting faculty together during the week is a real challenge. Having no classes on Friday allows additional time. In an ever-increasing technological age, and changing higher education, this will give faculty more time for professional development, teaching and learning," he said.
Exstrom began as instructional vice president at GCCC in September 2012. Before, he was the dean of instructional services at Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas, where the school had a four-day week.
"Where I came from in Texas, we had a four-day week. It increased student successes there. Students having Friday, Saturday and Sunday made their schedule more flexible," he said.
Exstrom also hopes to increase student engagement at GCCC.
Hours will be increased at testing sites to leave more time for faculty to use class time on instruction and group projects. Students will be able to take tests at their convenience, even on Fridays.
"It's been a lot of work for faculty. It is an adjustment. They have to put different kinds of time commitments in. They are having to adjust their schedules for lectures and labs," he said.
Some of the classes now offered at GCCC are hybrids — some class time instruction is provided in the classroom and some is provided online.
"That also adds flexibility for the students. And it gives them access to class materials 24/7," Exstrom said.
Classes for GCCC begin on Jan. 16. The campus opens back up Monday.


text:
EMC World Announcements
Browse the (growing) list of sessions being offered at EMC World 2014Learn More
Get a pre-written email convincing your boss why EMC World is right for youLearn More
The customer appreciation event will feature a special private performance.Learn More
EMC TVSee All EMC TV
EMC+ NewsSee All EMC+
EMC World Community
Community Events @ EMC World
Connect with your EMC go-to-market team, including peers within the entire partner network, and learn through strategic business and technical discussions
Don't miss the year's most important information management conference! Here are ten great reasons to attend Momentum at EMC World...
#EMCWorldView All Tweets
- SRahilly Specialist @NoneOneMany
#mylifeinteeshirts bonus 2/2 #EMCworld #TCconf #CloudFreaky "One small step for a TC" Thanks! #vSpecialist http://t.co/W5JFWlRl5/24/2012
- undefined @sthulin
.@mjbrender repping #AskTheExpert #EMCWorld http://t.co/0rESdMxY5/24/2012
- Dino Pierini @dinopierini
@EMC_Momentum#MMTM12#EMCWORLD #EMCWORLD come to the lounge and get a drink5/24/2012


text:
Don't Have an Account? Join the IHG® Rewards Club
Redeem when you want, for what you want. Your points never expire and there are no blackout dates.
Reward Nights
When redeeming points for a Reward Night, you may only book one room at a time.
Once you complete your Reward Night reservation you will be given the option to duplicate this reservation.
* Requires affiliation in the respective organization.
** Best Available Rate Search does not include affiliation rates.
To book more than 9 rooms for one stay or request a quote, please use our Easy Meetings tool or call 1-800-MEETING (in United States, Mexico and Canada).
Sweeping Pacific views give our contemporary beachside hotel the wow factor. Step through the polished marble Lobby and out into our sparkling pool, or breathe in the invigorating sea air with a stroll along the Coogee-to-Bondi coastal walk. Wireless Internet at Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach-Sydney means you can work anywhere, even on your own private balcony.
View More
The relaxed coastal ambiance of Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach-Sydney is within easy reach of Sydney's Central Business District. Regular buses service the CBD while Sydney International Airport is around 20 minutes away by taxi. Cool off with a dip in the seawater pool at Wylie's Baths, which overlook the famous Wedding Cake Island, 5 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Our magnificent seaside location makes the hotel's conferencing facilities an inspiring choice for your brainstorms and board meetings. Break out on the beach and mingle with colleagues over white chocolate martinis in the Bluesalt Bar. The adjacent Bluesalt Restaurant serves up fresh local seafood and fine Pacific views.
From sophisticated sea-view dining to rugged coastal walks to Bondi Beach, the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach-Sydney provides an authentic experience of Sydney's Seaside Village. Choose our stylish Coogee Beach hotel for your next trip.
Best Price Guarantee
We promise you access to the guaranteed best available prices, or your first night is free.
Online Reservation Guarantee
Your room is guaranteed.
No Booking Fees!
We do not charge any booking fees for making reservations directly with us.
Data Privacy and Site Security
IHG takes your privacy seriously and works to protect you. All personal information you provide is encrypted and secure.
About IHG
IHG Careers
IHG Global Brands
Explore Hotels
Email Management
Terms of Use
Privacy Statement
Site Map
Learn more about our free apps
and mobile websites.
Top Destinations
Atlanta Hotels | Chicago Hotels | Dallas Hotels | Honolulu Hotels | Houston Hotels | Los Angeles Hotels | New York Hotels | Orlando Hotels | San Francisco Hotels | Washington DC Hotels | Las Vegas Hotels | New Orleans Hotels | London Hotels | Paris Hotels | Dubai Hotels | Sydney Hotels | Hong Kong Hotels | Amsterdam Hotels | Toronto Hotels | Shanghai Hotels
© 2014 IHG. All rights reserved. Most hotels are independently owned and operated.
The standard cookie policy for this website is to allow all cookies. This helps to ensure you have the optimal experience. If you would like to continue with our optimal website experience, you don't need to make any changes. If you would like to learn more about how we use cookies or change your settings, you can use the link at the bottom of any page at any time.


text:
Tour Support Groups
Going on tour with Nickelback are 'Seether', 'BUSH' and 'My Darkest Days'. In my opinion all three of the bands sound completely naff. Maybe it's because Nickelback sound so crazily good next to them? They all seem to have almost childish lyrics and melodies.
Anyway thanks to the wonderful world of YouTube check them out, are they as bad as I think they are?
Seether - http://www.youtube.com/user/seethervideo/featured
BUSH - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi06TWlKeHc
My Darkest Days - http://www.youtube.com/user/MyDarkestDaysVEVO
Replies to This Posting
RE: Tour Support Groups
Well, I don't think they're bad.
But if you place them next to Nickelback, then I would choose Nickelback without a doubt ;)


text:
Java Web Developer & Oracle Database DeveloperThetford, Norfolk (£22,140 - £24,600 + pension)The British Trust for Ornithology is seeking applications for two Software Developers to assist in the collection, storage and reporting of wildlife survey data. This is an exciting area for the BTO and applicants should have experience in developing database driven Java web applications, or of developing SQL and PL/SQL procedures and database administration for Oracle. Both positions are for two-years initially. A background in either computing or ecology is desirable; specialist training may be provided. Ornithologists with relevant IT skills would find this work rewarding.Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm Friday 25 January 2013.Application form and details: Sophie Foulger (tel: 01842 750050; email: firstname.lastname@example.com) or from our website: www.bto.org/vacancies. Please quote reference EDP/13-1. Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)
Jobs24 has been produced to make life easy for people interested in finding a new local job. We work with local employers and recruitment agencies to help you find a new job in your local area quickly and easily. With our simple job search you can quickly find the right job for you. Jobs24 also has a free CV Matching service! Whether you are looking for your first job, a part time job, a full time job, a step up the career ladder, or a big promotion, there is bound to be something here for you – start your job search with Jobs24 now! Archant Community Media Ltd is registered in England under Company Registration Number 19300, and the Registered Office is Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich NR1 1RE. The Materials and Design featured on this site are subject to copyright protection. Copyright © 2013 Archant Community Media Ltd. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree we can set and use
cookies. For more details of these cookies and how
to disable them, see our cookie policy.


text:
100th Anniversary Commemorations of the Explosion of Loncin Fort
- Opening periods
- Friday 15 August 2014
- Friday 15 August 2014
- Address:
Fort de Loncin,
rue des Héros 15 bis
- MAPS: Google Maps
Various emotional commemorations will be organised at the historic Loncin Fort. In Ans on 15/08/14.
Every year, commemorations take place at Loncin Fort on 15/08 to pay homage to the soldiers who valiantly defended their country against the advance and invasion of German troops.
A symbolic cannon shot is fired every year at 5:20pm, time at which the fort finally exploded under heavy enemy shellfire, after 11 days of resistance.
A 42cm shell weighing 800 was fired from the infamous Big Bertha and destroyed the fort, killing 350 young Belgians, most of which are buried in the depths of the fort to this day.
This year, for the 100th anniversary, the traditional homage ceremonies will be more emotional than ever. Here is the afternoon schedule:
- Homage ceremony at the fort's monument with national authorities and figures.
- Cortège with military brass bands.
- Relighting of the Remembrance Flame and firing of the cannon.
- Religious ceremony with a choir.
A sound and light show is also planned for September 2014. Make the most of this moment of homage to visit the Loncin Fort Museum and discover its new exhibition.
The museum offers, among other things, a beautiful collection of personal and military objects, sometimes unusual, that were found on the site.
There will be more information of the commemorations schedule to come. Please visit the website below.
While you wait, why not visit the unique Loncin Fort site and the La garde civique dans tous ses états exhibition, which is open until 31/07/14?
- tel. : +32 (0) 473 78 41 71
- website : http://www.fortdeloncin.com
Tourist information on the town ANS
Visit our partners' webpages
- Liège in turmoil - Exhibition at the Museum of Walloon Life
- World Touring Car Championship in Spa-Francorchamps
- Il était une fois 1914 - An alliance of exhibition and comics in Stavelot!
- International contemporary engraving biennial & festival
- Formula 1 Belgium Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps


text:
Hey All,
I know we've got an article on PR prep, and it's a great read. I'm curious as to everyone's prep right before the PR when you're already at the gym. I'm interested because I did a PR attempt (bench) and failed miserably a few weeks ago. Today, I took a different approach and it was cake. I know a lot of this has to do with what you've eaten/sleep/time of day ect...but I'm convinced it was because of my warm-up in the gym. Probably more psychological than anything else, but still.
What is your PR in gym prep (e.g. warm up)? Let's use Bench as an example, but feel free to post up others.
6'1"/203 (down 12 pounds since 5/2012)
2-mile run: 13:23
I always like a good warmup on ME, I'll use my lower day. Little foam rolling, some dynamic stretching & mobility, a couple BW practice squats, but pretending it's a heavy set (proper set up, deep breath, controlled descent, explode up). First couple of sets are higher reps (3-6) until everything feels warm, then double and single from there.
Last edited by Cards; 07-09-2012 at 06:21 PM.
Goals: 495 -315 -585
Persistence Persistence. - Calvin Coolidge.
"I'm so pissed at how dumb this thread is that I think I'll go kick my cat. Again"-Belial
"I mean, it's kind of like neutering your cat, hoping that'll stop your dog from humping your leg." - Belial
I just do that wendler principle (or that's what i call it). Where you are suppose to go all out on the last set, but do not fail. So I will do my workout and if I get my set amount of reps and it felt good ill go for more, but try to never fail. This idea has lead me to rep PRs every week for several weeks now.
Weakest person on the forum, and my bench is higher than my squat.


text:
American (8)
Breakfast (7)
Café (1)
Deli (2)
Diner (2)
Eclectic (3)
Mexican (1)
Salads (1)
Seafood (2)
Steak (1)
Sweets (1)
Vegetarian Menu (1)
City (13)
Neighborhood (13)
Lunch (30)
Dinner (23)
Late Dinner (17)
Brunch (25)
Take-Out (25)
Delivery (5)
Outdoor Dining (10)
Catering (20)
Banquet Rooms (6)
Bar Scene (9)
Romantic (3)
Wheelchair Access (26)
MasterCard (30)
Visa (30)
Carte Blanche (4)
Discover (16)
You won't find 'omelets' on the menu, as the kitchen has chosen to serve scrambled eggs instead. Th...
You can go to Guernsey Farms just for an ice cream cone, or to buy dairy products from a little conv...
Hard Rock Café Detroit provides our classic American cuisine while spreading the spirit of rock 'n' ...
"We provide a pleasant family atmosphere while serving Mexican specialties such as Carnitas, Pozole,...
(American, Breakfast, Seafood)
"Loon River Cafe has received critical acclaim throughout the Metro Detroit Area. Executive chef Ray...
The vitrual prototype of the friendly diner, with a cheery welcome from proprietors and staff and a ...
If you're going to Royal Oak to eat, but you want to avoid the pricey, overcrowded Main Street res...
An eclectic menu that features more than 30 breakfast selections as well as sandwichs, salads, and p...
Dinner at Sindbad's is roadhouse fare, in a multilevel restaurant with a view of the Detroit ...
Famous for great Deli and dining since 1962. Serving the finest in Jewish and contemporary Delicates...
(Breakfast, Eclectic, Vegetarian Menu)
Toast has taken over Delia's space in Ferndale, bringing a new decor and layout. The food is marvelo...
(American, Breakfast, Deli, Salads)
As fine a deli as anyone could wish for, and more than just a haven for triple-decker sandwiches and...


text:
Rod Lott
If there's one thing I love more than a good Sherlock Holmes movie, it's a vintage Alan Arkin performance, and 1976's The Seven-Per-Cent Solution provides both. Widely acclaimed upon its release, the film has become somewhat forgotten — here's hoping Shout! Factory's Blu-ray/DVD combo release will help reverse that.


text:
It all started with a few burgers, a fired up grill and heap of hospitality in the face of adversity.
It was after Hurricane Sandy. Fair Haven was dark. Some experts came to town to turn the lights back on; and spirits quickly grew warm.
The people of Fair Haven showed the workers of Alabama Power some down-home comfort and appreciation as they rolled their utility trucks in to save the day and get everyone in the borough, and all over the area, out of the dark.
Resident Heather Heard wandered over to Fair Haven Fields, where the utility trucks were lined up and readying to make massive repairs. She decided to fire up the grill and cook the men some burgers. It was a small way to say thanks, she figured.
Before long, residents filed in with food from every kitchen in any home or eatery that could provide. Workers, for the next several days, ended up with filled gullets and hearts to an extent they had never expected, because doing the work was "just what we do," they told many who gushed thanks and praise.
When it came time for those Alabama Power workers to get in their trucks and head home, they even got a little teary eyed, having gotten quickly attached to a town they never even knew existed until Hurricane Sandy hit.
Not too long ago, representatives of Alabama Power returned to Fair Haven as the recipients of a thank-you reception and proclamation reading bestowing accolades on the new hometown heroes.
But, this time, they turned the kindness back on Fair Haven and, in a suprise move that brought people to tears and their feet with thundering applause, the company's officials handed a check for $10,000 over to Fair Haven officials to be given to the American Red Cross for Sandy relief on behalf of the people of Fair Haven.
That check was given to representatives of the Red Cross at Monday night's meeting.
The representative who accepted the check, John Gagliano, is also a Fair Haven resident.
Take a look at the above video clip for a glimpse into the moment. And watch for some flashback clips of Alabama Power's visit back to Fair Haven after the storm.


text:
On the night Skyler Brewer was shot and killed, his friend Robert Carmens held his hands on Brewer's wounds.
"I was trying to keep him conscious," Carmens testified Monday. "I was trying to keep him alive."
Carmens testified during the preliminary hearing for John Eldridge Cone, 18, charged with first-degree murder for the Sept. 6 shooting death of Brewer, 26, and assault and battery with a deadly weapon for injuries Carmens received.
Attorneys called all their witnesses Monday, but the final decision on if Cone will be bound over for trial will have to wait until 9 a.m. Nov. 26. Monday's hearing was continued until that date when the medical examiner's report will be presented.
Carmens testified to riding with Brewer, Letrece Smith, Smith's daughter and Brewer's 2-week-old baby girl to a house "near Sadler Elementary" the night Brewer was killed.
Smith said Brewer was inside the house for about five minutes, then returned to the car and the group drove to Smith's home at 2009 W. Broadway.
Carmens said he and Brewer stood outside the house, smoking cigarettes dipped in PCP, when someone in a parking lot across the street to the east started yelling at Brewer.
Smith said she told Brewer someone was yelling for him, and Brewer whistled the man to come over.
"I could see the person over in the car wash parking lot, yelling for Skyler and hopping around," Smith said.
Smith said the man then ran across the street, jumped in a dark colored sport utility vehicle and drove with his lights off, stopping in front of her house. Corey Grayson, who is married to Cone's mother, testified he last saw Cone that afternoon, leaving the house in a blue SUV with a white girl.
Smith and Carmens identified Cone as that man, and said Cone was screaming at Brewer, asking for money.
"Skyler told him, 'I didn't take any money, but here's $20,'" Carmens said.
Smith said her and Cone's mother are cousins, so she grabbed Cone by the shoulders and said, "Calm down, kinfolk."
"He started to calm down," Smith said. "Skyler handed him the money and he said '(expletive) this (expletive), stepped back and opened fire."
Brewer was shot multiple times in the upper torso and died at Muskogee Regional Medical Center about an hour after the shooting. Carmens was grazed by a bullet on his left side.
Cone was arrested at a house near 28th and Findlay streets the day after the shooting.
Reach Dylan Goforth at (918) 684-2903 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
What's next
John Eldridge Cone will return to court at 9 a.m. Nov. 26 to continue his preliminary hearing.
Cone, 18, is charged with first-degree murder and assault and battery with a deadly weapon for the shooting death of Skyler Brewer and injury of Robert Carmens.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's report will be presented Nov. 26, and the court will decide whether to bind Cone over for trial.


text:
Jorge Ezra Meyers
Jorge Ezra Meyers, of Agra, died Sept. 8, 2012. Services pending with Palmer Marler Funeral Home.
Cecil F. Simma
Cecil F. Simma, 86, Cushing, died Sept. 9, 2012. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Euchee Valley Memorial Park, Cushing.
Kent Alan Sandy
Kent Alan Sandy, 59, Ponca City, died Sept. 8, 2012. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, at the Ponca City Moose Lodge. Trout Funeral Home & Crematory of Ponca City in charge of arrangements


text:
DANVILLE — Firefighters faced off with strong winds as well as flames at the scene of a house fire Sunday morning.
Danville Fire responded to the report of a house on fire just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday at 1014 N. Franklin St.
Assistant Chief Tom Pruitt said firefighters arrived at the two-story home and immediately had to begin spraying down a house next door as winds were pushing flames toward it.
Winds in Danville on Sunday were recorded at as high as 24 mph during the fire with guts up to 35 mph.
Fie investigators concluded their look into the blaze, Pruitt said, and the cause was determined to be a child playing with a lighter. The fire began in a living room-area of the home, where Wilma Austin was living.
Pruitt said Austin and the other occupants escaped the home without injury. Two people suffered minor cuts to their hands while breaking a window early into the blaze in an attempt to help a child escape. But Pruitt said the child had already made it out through a door.
A working fire detector in the home alerted residents inside to the fire.
Firefighters were on the scene until around 2 p.m.


text:
Vienna hotel reviews
1Pension Wildstar
Address Lange Gasse 10 (Josefstadt)
The 23-room Pension Wild offers bargains both for guests who want bells and whistles on the cheap and for those who seek rock bottom rates above all else.
2Pension Lernerstar
Address Wipplinger Straße 23 (Innere Stadt)
Pension Lerner is a great choice for bargain hunters seeking substance over style. For a three-star pension, the amenities on offer are pretty impressive.
3Hotel Poststar
Address Fleischmarkt 24 (Innere Stadt)
The Hotel Post balances character and chain-style anonymity, offering 104 rooms with modern conveniences in an art nouveau building one block from Schwedenplatz.
4Hotel Zipserstar
Address Lange Gasse 49 (Josefstadt)
A fantastic deal for the nightly rate, the almost-too-good-to-be-true Hotel Zipser sits on a sleepy stretch of Lange Gasse.
5Hotel Haydnstar
Address Mariahilfer Straße 57-59 (Mariahilf)
Hotel Haydn offers a fair value for guests who enjoy being in the center of the action; the property's on the busy, shopper-friendly Mariahilferstrasse.
Address Währinger Straße 15 (Alsergrund)
The cheeky 27-room three-star Hotel Bleckmann, tucked away in the student quarter of the Alsergrund, benefits from a great location and some clever extras.
7Hotel Ibis Wienstar
Address Mariahilfer Gürtel 22-24 (Mariahilf)
The massive 341-room Ibis stands across from the beautiful Maria vom Siege church. It offers a fully standardized Ibis experience, with a few quirky touches.
8Am Brillantengrundstar
Address Bandgasse 4 (Neubau)
A fair distance from Vienna's epicenter, Hotel am Brillantengrund is lovingly run and full of charming details.
9Hotel Pension Corvinusstar
Address Mariahilfer Straße 57-59 (Mariahilf)
The Hotel Pension Corvinus, located in the same building as the Hotel Haydn, offers good value in an aesthetically simple key.
10Hotel Graf Stadionstar
Address Buchfeldgasse 5 (Josefstadt)
On a narrow street in the heart of the Josefstadt, the Hotel Graf Stadion is an authentic Biedermeier-style hotel, registered as an historic monument.
Address Fleischmarkt 20 (Innere Stadt)
Steps from St. Stephen's Cathedral, the three-star room Hotel Austria offers a rare combination of good value, a wealth of amenities, and an attentive staff.
12Hotel Schweizerhofstar
Address Bauernmarkt 22 (Innere Stadt)
Directly on the Bauermarkt, the Hotel Schweizerhof is a charming three-star family-operated property disguised as a business hotel.
Address Mariahilferstraße 58 (Mariahilf)
Located directly on the Mariahilfer Strasse above some of the city's most popular shopping, the Hotel Arian is a four-star family-run pension.
14Alla Lenz Hotel Pensionstar
Address Halbgasse 3-5 (Neubau)
If you value quiet and cleanliness over a central location, business-class Alla Lenz it is a good choice.
15Baronesse - My Secret Homestar
Address Lange Gasse 61 (Josefstadt)
Remaking and modernizing the tired Viennese style prevalent in many hotels, the four-star Baronesse's sleek rooms are some of our favorites.
16Hotel Stefaniestar
Address Taborstraße 12 (Leopoldstadt)
A four-star option in the gentrified neighborhood of Leopoldstadt, the Hotel Stefanie is closer to the Schwedenplatz—just over the bridge crossing the Donau Canal—than many Innere Stadt hotels.
17Alma Boutique-Hotelstar
Address Hafnersteig 7 (Innere Stadt)
The Alma Boutique Hotel is an efficiently-run property in a great location.
18Pension Pertschystar
Address Habsburgergasse 5 (Innere Stadt)
The four-star, 55-room Pension Pertschy is housed in an old palace, just steps from the busy shopping area of the Graben and the Stephansdom—a prime Innere Stadt location.
19Aviano - My Secret Homestar
Address Marco d'Aviano-Gasse 1 (Innere Stadt)
The Aviano is only a five-minute walk from the Albertina, the Opera and the Graben. You can expect tons of Viennese chintz in a choice location.
20Altstadt Viennastar
Address Kirchengasse 41 (Neubau)
The ultra-chic Altstadt Vienna is a crushworthy hotel, more expensive than most of our hotel offerings yet a good value for the extra euros.
Check Rates for Checking Rates for No availabilityx
Note: This hotel does not offer online booking through our reservation partners. To see all available hotels in , please search below.


text:
There are more than 5,200 drivers who have driven 25 years without an avoidable accident?
Training is the cornerstone of safety in UPS's global operations. Last year, we invested more than US$175 million on safety training and nearly 3.8 million hours of safety training for employees. Each year, 90 different types of formal UPS safety training courses are taught worldwide.
Positions in our operations – sorting, loading and delivering packages – involve physical labor. To prevent injuries, we provide comprehensive safety training to employees to equip them with the knowledge, methods and tools necessary to work safely.
That said, UPS does more and works harder to reduce injuries than almost any company of its size. Here are a few examples:
Comprehensive Health and Safety Process (CHSP)
The CHSP was developed in 1995 to protect and improve the health and safety of UPS employees. There are now more than 3,700 CHSP committees at UPS facilities around the world. The committees consist of non-management employees (drivers and package handlers), supported by a management co-chair, who together, conduct facility and equipment audits, perform work practices and behavior analysis, conduct training and recommend work process and equipment changes.
For the past five years, CHSP helped reduce lost workdays due to injuries by over 60 or percent, making sustained improvements each year. To learn about local committees and their best practices for safety view the UPS Safety Committees Fact Sheet.
Facility and Equipment Improvements
Over the past five years, more than 40 individual design improvements have been made by UPS engineers to the company's buildings, vehicles and equipment to help make the physical job of moving 16 million packages a day less onerous.
Some of those improvements include:
Some of these ideas came directly from drivers and package handlers through focus group meetings and employee committees.
Our new facilities utilize state-of-the-art automation technology to reduce the need for employee handling. Extendible, variable height load and unload equipment reduces the energy employees use to load and unload trailers.
Let's face it, driving can be a dangerous task. Our attention is often lured away from the road by our phone, children, and thoughts of dinner, any number of things. Even if we're focused on the road ahead, what about those drivers next to or behind us? Unsafe drivers are everywhere. However, UPS drivers are trained to be safe, no matter what is happening around them.
UPS has been committed to the safety of its drivers and the public for decades and has developed industry-leading safety training programs and safety equipment.
How did our drivers get to be so safe? One reason for our outstanding record - UPS's certified management trainers who train that massive group on an annual and periodic basis.


text:
Sadly enough, I'm not surprised at all.
User Profile
Male, 15, United States
- Joined:
- Sat 17th January, 2009
Recent Comments
What's wrong with Reddit? I know it has a bad rep with the users like saying "le" before everything, but people really don't do that anymore.
Meh. Game looks boring.
These days, bad weeks almost never come up. After suffering through the horrible weeks of the late Wii and DSi days, these Wii U and 3DS updates are much better.
No they shouldn't. They can't compete with those types of tablets in terms of features, so they should just try to advertise its innovations with gaming. (although in order to do that, they need to make some games that actually use the tablet in a meaningful way)
@Einherjar Luncina appears to be a clone so far though....
@JellySplat Yep. Did you pay attention to the story?
Chrom is part of Robin's Final Smash
@JellySplat Robin and Lucina have more bearing toward the story though. Chrom is really just there for the ride
@DJSmith99 I think all of those guys will return. The only one I'm not sure about is Falco or Wolf. I think one of them will return, but not the other one, but I can't decide who.
@deathmetalkrunc Why do you think Ganondorf is gone? He will still be revealed I bet
@deathmetalkrunc yeah but the article says that he's a playable character
check the site. Chrom is not a playable character
Fantastic reveals for me. I love FE so Lucina and Robin are very welcome. Also, Chrom is NOT a character, he's part of Robin's Final Smash.
Minish Cap is most fun for me, with WW HD in second.
@Kaze_Memaryu except they're not, because you can't slide the screen in the GBA games
Not surprising in the slightest.
More Metroid please!
This game actually looks really fun.
Surprised at amount of people not getting demos.
Everyone is lame except Shy Guy, who is a BAMF
I played Super Mario Kart for the first time fairly recently and I had a blast with it. I also think that SMK is vastly superior to Super Circuit.
still will only buy the Wii U version
@XCWarrior Yeah, can't decide between this and Mario Golf.
Also, woah I posted on this article way back when.
Mmm, the Wii U isn't looking too good is it?
He has a good voice though
I prefer digital through and through. Way more convenient and I don't give a toss about having the physical disc and manual.
@Ninjuggernaut Because if they did, the world would end.
Seriously though, I have no idea. It's not surprising, considering how Nintendo has yet to release A LOT of games on the VC.
I'm guessing the Wii U will have a cut short life span. I don't see how it can recover. The only hope this console has is Mario Kart 8 and Smash. If they don't do too well, then...
Wow, I thought this would get a positive reaction. I for one, am excited.
I did terrible....
SOMEONE had to stop you from winning... u_u
Ah, I see.
Bwahahaha... >: D
Not this time though! >: D
Boorad keeps on winning...
oh, the infamous maka wuhu....
almost got 1st
I'm CMW btw
Sheesh, I am rusty
They need to add the profiles already.
@BalrogtheMaster Love your videos!
How could Nintendo stop this beautiful relationship? Nicole, come back to Allan, he needs you!


text:
Two days after capturing a Nassau County title against Mineola, the Seaford girls volleyball team's unbeaten 2012 season came to an end with a three-set loss to Elwood-John Glenn in the Long Island Class B championship match Tuesday.
It was the second year in a row Seaford fell to Glenn in the Long Island championship and a 12th straight title for the Knights. Set scores in the title match held at Roslyn High School were 25-16, 25-12 and 25-11.
Glenn co-captains Jackie Malusa and Stephanie Caputo had 20 kills and added 24 assists, respectively. Defense was key in Glenn's victory against Seaford, said Malusa.
"We practiced a lot of middle hitting defense so we could block the middle and really defend well against them," she said.
Caputo said her team was confident but didn't come into the game thinking they were going to win.
"We wanted to push for every point, we wanted to earn every point and basically we did," she said.
Seaford came with an improved game this year, according to Glenn Coach Kevin Harrington.
"They were much more competitive and I know their community got hammered [by Hurricane Sandy] two weeks ago. Most of our kids didn't have power until this past weekend, but these guys, what they went through, the fact that they're here still playing volleyball I can't even imagine."
Seaford Coach Marie Savage said all three games were an adrenaline rush for her team, and they just kept fighting back against Glenn's ferocious serves.
"Defense worked for a while, swinging harder would have been better," she said. "If you hand a hard-hitting team the ball, they're going to hit it back at you... I wish the girls didn't play as safe as they did but I understand why they did."
Glenn will defend their state title in Glens Falls Saturday, facing Pelham once again. Coach Harrington said his team has overcome a lot after graduating five starters from last year, including State Volleyball Player of the Year Melissa Rigo.
"I'm proud of the way that they improved every week of this season," he said. "We've beaten some of the top teams in the state up at tournaments and it's amazing. It's a testament to the kids on the team."


text:
July 28, 2014
Mr. Andrea Lozor Pettus
Funeral services for Andrea Lozar Pettus will be held Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Bodka Valley Baptist Church, Scooba, MS, with Rev. Robert Wansley officiating.
Burial will be in Bodka Valley Bapt. Ch. Cemetery with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Pettus, 46, of Scooba, MS, died Thursday, November 16, 2012 at Rush Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday, November 23, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home.


text:
Early detection.
Accurate diagnosis.
Proper treatment.
Remember Me
Forgot your password?
Haven't registered yet?
7/14/2014WomenHeart of Fox Valley (PPP)-Pinot,Pomegranates and Prevention
7/16/2014WH-Birmingham Support Network Meeting
7/16/2014WomenHeart of North Oregon Coast
7/22/2014WomenHeart of Central Connecticut Support Network Meeting
7/28/2014WomenHeart of Huntington Support Network Meeting
7/7/2014WomenHeart now accepting applications for 2014 Science & Leadership Symposium
6/3/2014Visionary leaders honored at 14th Annual Wenger Awards
4/3/2014WomenHeart CEO makes presentation at FDA hearing
2/18/2014WomenHeart Champion Mildred Rodriguez receives Red Dress Award
2/10/2014WomenHeart commends new AHA/ASA guidelines for stroke prevention in women
Are you an Afib Expert?
Do you have health insurance?


text:
The Westfield Parent Teacher Council-Special Education Committee presents an evening with Hillary Freeman, Esq., special education attorney on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Ms. Freeman will discuss How to Best Prepare for Your Child's Individual Education Program. Best practice tips will be shared with parents at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. The program will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. in the library of Edison Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield.
The program is free, open to the public and no registration is required. The committee meets once a month during the school year and acts as a resource and support group for parents and teachers of regular and special education students.
For additional information contact visit the website at www.westfieldnjk12.org/specialedparents


text:
Sorry! The position you're looking for is no longer available. Check out other opportunities in College Station, TX below.
Results 21 — 30
Sort By:
Social Media & Community Management Intern
Shelia Powell — Virtual
Forward-thinking, fast paced writer looking for an intern with strong knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media websites including Facebook, Twitter, I…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Art/Fashion/Entertainment/Music/Design bloggers & Photography INTERNS
SMJ DESIGNS The Brand — Virtual
Event Design Brand based in New York City and Washington, D.C is now looking for creative individuals to blog about: Fashion Entertainment Music ART Design Our brand is also open to creative photograp…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Beauty and Hair Blogger/Vlogger
My Color of Beauty — Virtual
My Color of Beauty (MCOB) is looking for a few interns to help them grow. MCOB is a new website that provides women of color the know-how on how to use the newest and most innovative beauty products. …
Application Deadline: 8/8/2014
Virtual Public Relations Assistant
BestBusinessCoach.ca — Virtual
This is a virtual position, the candidate will be working from home during USA Pacific Standard Time. The right individual will thrive in a fast paced professional environment and find motivation and …
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Graphic Design Intern
The Love Movement Ministries — Virtual
The Love Movement is a new up and coming outreach program that is using comtemporary ways to reach to people about God. We are a full program that uses positive uplifting messages to help those that w…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Social Media Assitance/PR Assistant
Strickly For The Promo — Virtual
Currently looking for Social Media and PR Interns to learn while taking on the hands on approach to our Celebrity Projects, Award Shows and Product clients. If you are the person we need please contac…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Brand Manager Internship
The Savane Group — Virtual
The Savane Group has an internship available for a Brand Manager. Through this internship, you will work with a client to develop and execute a marketing strategy that increases exposure for their bra…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Public Relations
The Savane Group — Virtual
The Savane Group has an internship available for a Public Relations intern. Through this internship, you will work with a client to develop and execute a marketing strategy that increases exposure for…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Social Media & Online Community Management
The Savane Group — Virtual
The Savane Group has 2 internship opportunities for a Social Media Management projects working with startups, small sized businesses and medium sized businesses as well as nonprofit organizations. The…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Radio Show Manager
Girls in Power — Virtual
THE GIP FOUNDATION, INC. is a developing non-profit organization dedicated to the public with the specific purpose to uplift, empower, teach and support at risk female adults, teens and children so th…
Application Deadline: Available Year-round


text:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- More than 600 Big and Little Sisters and Brothers got a big surprise from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton Tuesday night.
The 2011 Rookie of the Year crashed the Big Holiday Bash during the talent show portion of the event. He talked to the 'littles' about his favorite childhood Christmas memories and thanked the 'bigs' for dedicating their time to shaping the children of the Charlotte community.
Newton insisted he wasn't the only role model there, making sure to shout out the volunteers and encourage others to follow their lead in joining the Big Brother Big Sister program.
This is the second year Newton has showed up for the end of year party.
If you would like to volunteer with or would like your child to be a part of Big Brother Big Sister, visit www.bbbscharlotte.org.


text:
10 Minutes with Anne-Flore
Anne-Flore Marxer flew in on the red-eye from Europe last week to shoot her Fall 07 Stockholm goggle ad. She recuperated from jet lag with a San Clemente surf session, a pedicure and crepes on the pier. Before she jetted back to her summer abode in Hossegor, France (one of the best surf spots in Europe) we asked the Swiss beauty a few questions…
How was the shoot? It's really hot out there…
Not bad, we were in the shade. I ate a ton of ice cream. No ice cream for me for a week. I really like the concept. I like that I get to work with an artist. I got to pick the artist too!
What else are you up to on this trip?
On the way here I visited my grandma in Lichtenstein and my family in Switzerland. Now I got to Mexico for meetings with Burton. Then I go to Italy to film the intro to the Pirate movie I filmed, called "Walk the Plank". We get to dress up like pirates!
What else do you do in the summer?
I do yoga, biking, cooking. I'm learning to surf in Mexico so when I go back to France I'll be surfing. Oh, and I'm learning guitar. We're also building a terrace on the apartment.
Is this your first summer living on the beach?
I've always gone there for 10 days every summer, but this is the first time I' living there [in Hossegor]. I also spend some time with my grandparents and parents in the middle of France, in the country. We ride horses and stuff.
Are you already thinking about snowboarding?
I really, really enjoy summer. Once it's autumn though and the weather gets bad, I'll be ready for snow.
I'm going to Chile with Burton and Natasha and Victoria in August.
After all the places you've ridden, is Europe still your favorite place to shred?
The Alps are my favorite. I've never been to Alaska. It's my home mountains, the Alps. The terrain is just so good. The off-piste… you don't need to hike or sled, it's right there. And the après! You can't beat the après. There's nothing like coming back from a kicker and watching the Austrians drink and get crazy. I love just having a beer and watching all of it.
Do you have any solid travel plans for next winter?
I just want to go where the snow is. I really hope Europe has good snow this year. I want to film at home.
Where are you off to tonight?
I don't know… Manhattan Beach? My plans change every second. I never know what's going on. It's really annoying!


text:
Don Cornelius, who created the long-running R&B and dance-music showcase Soul Train, was found dead in his home in Sherman Oaks, Calif., early this morning. He was 75. Law enforcement officials suspect suicide; the body was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
Trained as a journalist on WVON, an African-American talk radio station in his native Chicago, Cornelius conceived of Soul Train during the Civil Rights movement, noting there was no showcase for black music on national television. Soul Train debuted in 1971 and quickly became a popular stop for major acts such as James Brown, the O'Jays and Michael Jackson. Cornelius hosted the show from its inception until 1993; Soul Train ended its long run in its original form in 2006.
The show had a huge influence on popular culture and the pop charts. One of its themes, "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)," became a hit record, and references to Cornelius and Soul Train have appeared in dozens of songs over the years. Cornelius famously closed each episode with the parting words, "We wish you love, peace and soul."
Watch Cornelius interview a young Janet Jackson on a 1986 episode of the show:
To read the new issue of Rolling Stone online, plus the entire RS archive: Click Here
|Music Main
MUSIC 9 Classic Devo Videos
OLYMPICS 18 Epic Opening Ceremonies
Picks From Around the Web
blog comments powered by Disqus
Featured News From thedailybeast
We may use your e-mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you, on behalf of Rolling Stone and its partners. For more information please read our Privacy Policy.
Most Popular
Photos & Videos
Random Notes: Hottest Rock Pictures


text:
A look at the winners and losers in the last-minute fiscal cliff deal.
The U.S. Treasury (Loser) -- The United States hit its borrowing limit on Dec. 31, and the Treasury Department will enact what it calls "extraordinary measures" to avoid a government default after lawmakers failed to include raising the limit as part of the fiscal cliff deal.
Sign up for Breaking News, Daily Headlines, Severe Weather Alerts & more!


text:
The median home value in Lakeway, TX is $343,200.
This is
higher than
the county median home value of $193,000.
The national median home value is $152,300.
The average price of homes sold in Lakeway, TX is $343,200.
Approximately 72.17% of Lakeway homes are owned,
compared to 16.02% rented, while
11.81% are vacant.
Lakeway real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale.
Commercial properties are also available.
If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Lakeway real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Learn more about Lakeway Real Estate.
Breathtaking Tuscan inspired home, timeless in design, materials and workmanship. Built in 2007, home is in immaculate condition. Situated in a gated, waterfront community on a peninsula of Lake Travis. Private yet prestigious best describe this small community. This estate home is on a cove, with panoramic views. Attracting cool southern most breezes, on the back multi-level veranda overlooking the resort style pool with natural stone steps, leading to outdoor firepit and the cove. 36' Boat Slip, 2-J-Ski
Iconic Estate Boasts Several Unique Features: 4 Waterfront Lots, at normal lake levels, Chocolate Marble Foyer, 7 Luxurious Bedroom Suites, 8 Baths, 3 Half Baths, Executive Office, Vintage Dark Room, Steel Bank Vault, Gaming Room, Wet Bars, Indoor Barbecue, Macedonian Starred Heliport, Two-Story Boat Dock, Electric Tram, One Hole, Par 3 Golf Course, Lush Gardens & Grecian Urn Water Feature. Come see why, "James Bond Didn't Live Here, But He Should Have!"
Incredible Jauregui designed home with high quality luxury custom finishes on beautiful 1.1 acres. Private Tuscan-style home in fabulous gated Bella Montagna. This exquisite home features master retreat with bath salon accenting high grade finishes, granite counters, travertine marble floors, private study, his/her exercise, game room, media room family areas, fabulous outdoor living w/fireplace, covered patio overlooking pool and spa area. Property has so much detail and design its a must see!
Gorgeous 5 BR/5.5 BA, 6064 sqft custom home in The Coves at Lakeway. Beautiful Cantera doors throughout, Venetican plaster walls, custom ironwork and sliding pocket doors that connect indoor and outdoor living. Master up with great views of Lake Travis and the hill country. Additional features include media/game room with bar and 9 1/2 foot electronic movie screen, wine room, office, pool, spa and spacious outdoor living. Entertainer's Dream!
Outstanding Corner commercial site in Lakeway consisting of 5 individual lots with road frontage on 3 sides. Level with excellent visibility and access & approx 300 ft of Ranch Road 620 frontage across from the proposed Lexus dealership. Zoned C-1, 60 % impervious cover. One of the best corner commercial sites in the Lake area.
Rare, main body deep waterfront on Lake Travis. All main living spaces including master bedroom on main level. Exceptional views of Lake Travis. The residence was completely remodeled in 2011 with high end finishes including glass tiles, exotic wood decking, commercial grade appliances and large slab granite. Metal frame boat dock with boat lift and jet ski lift conveys to buyer at closing. Rare Lake Travis waterfront offering won't last long!
To be built split level contemporary farm house style home*Berridge standing seam metal roof, Anderson E-serious push pull wood windows, Antique Leuders stone & stucco/board and batten walls and a custom made rear porch*hanging day bed. Plaster walls*subzero appliances*pecan wood flooring*laundry on both levels*THIS HOUSE IS ALMOST COMPLETE IN SPANISH OAKS* TAKE BUYERS THROUGH! Showplace
Stunning custom-designed home (architect's own home) with amazing Lake Travis views. Huge lot with negative edge pool and shared day dock. This house is absolutely unique with open plan and no hallways or wasted space. Imported Italian marble flooring and stunning silk drapes All four bedrooms are en suite. Upstairs game room or second living. Close to the Lakeway Park with hiking/biking trails, lake beaches and swimming, dog park, sports facilities etc. Lake Travis ISD. Large marina close by for boating.
Home extensively renovated in 1984. Enjoy all of the water sports from your 2-slip boat dock, spectacular panoramic view, 0.607 acre lot, level grassy area around pool, newer stainless appliances in the kitchen, master suite w/fireplace is special, garage is carpeted. Three levels of decks to enjoy the panoramic Lake Travis view. The master suite encompasses one entire level of this great lake home.
Absolutely one of the finest homes in Lake South for the money! This Custom home designed by DCA (Design Consultants of Austin) is one of the most thoughtfully designed floor plans, with wide open living areas flowing effortlessly. Designed for the family that likes to entertain! The backyard is like your own private resort! 2 Bedrooms downstairs* Huge gourmet kitchen with commercial appliances* Situated on over an acre with Panoramic views of the lake*4 car garage*You won't be disappointed, this is nice!
Real Living Lifestyles Realty
4520 Spicewood Springs Road, #150
Austin, TX 78759
Email Us | Visit our Real Estate Website


text:
Today, July 11, is National Collector Car Appreciation Day across the U.S. That means...
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited joins Altitude lineup
Jeep is adding a Wrangler Unlimited model to the Altitude lineup. It will join the Patriot, Compass and Grand Cherokee Altitude models in showrooms next month.
The Altitude name won a vote on Jeep's Facebook page and beat out names such as Midnight and Obsidian for the blacked-out trim package.
The Wrangler Unlimited Altitude comes with a body-colored hardtop, black-painted, five-spoke aluminum wheels, a black Mopar fuel-fill door, a matte-black Jeep logo and a black tone-on-tone hood graphic.
Inside, the Altitude model has black leather seats with red accent stitching. Other red accents appear on the doors, armrests, mats and steering wheel. Vent rings, steering-wheel spokes, door pulls and grab handles are all done in black.
"With a production run of only 4,500 units, we expect the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude to sell out very quickly," said Mike Manley, president and CEO of the Jeep brand.
The Altitude will come in four colors: deep cherry red, black, bright white and bright silver metallic. All Unlimited models use Chrysler's 3.6-liter, 285-hp V6 for power. It will arrive with a $34,640 starting price, including $900 destination.
Get more car news, reviews and opinion every day: Sign up to have the Autoweek Daily Drive delivered right to your inbox.


text:
HOUSTON - There is a huge debate swirling around the effects concussions have on football players.
Hard knocks are part of the game says Eugene Martinez.
"Concussions are going to happen either way," Martinez, a parent, said. "All you can do is teach safety, how to hit and the proper way of tackling."
It's a technique Martinez has taught his daughter.
"With your head on the side of the other person's body," Bryana Martinez, a football player, said about the proper form for tackling.
But that doesn't always prevent concussions. And now researchers are trying to determine the effects of the brain injuries.
"I was seeing young kids in the league getting hurt," Martha Martinez, a mother, said.
Martinez is not waiting for researchers' results. She stopped her kid from playing football when he developed headaches during the game.
"I was getting hit like pretty hard my lip was bleeding," Faustino Martinez said.
Many of the parents we talked to said they are closely watching to see what the NFL will do when it comes to player safety and concussions. In the meantime, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that if he had a son he would allow him to play football.
"Absolutely, I have twin daughters just like the president, and I'm concerned when they play any sport," Goodell said.
The NFL said it is spending millions of dollars to learn more about the effects of concussions, but parents are still worried.
"I just tell him in the long run hitting with the head will cause him a problem the way the studies coming out right now."
The message is sinking in.
"Like on ESPN they say you forget stuff...like you go into the room and you forget what your gonna get," Xavier Leon, a fifth-grader, said.
Leon's father will continue to look for any signs of a concussion in his son.
He'll also be waiting to see results from studies on concussions. Some have already shown there can be lasting effects, but conclusions about the severity are still tough to tackle.


text:
Join me for the bad trip that was my Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 experience, now complete with DTs.
Take one last look back at last week's UFC 170 fight card and the expectations going in that lead to the reality coming out.
All the information you need to know about this week's playoff games.
Good Morning Laker Nation. Its Saturday, July 6th, 2013. Wake up, but don't waste time smelling your coffee. Get all hands on deck, sound the alarms. We are officially one of the worst teams in...
Now that the WWE "Extreme Rules 2013" event is in the books, it's time to take a look at the updated standings in the Cageside Seats Pay-Per-View Pick 'Em Game. Are you in the lead? Or at the...
We've got all the results from the WWE "Extreme Rules" edition of the Pay-Per-View Pick 'Em Game. Find out where you placed on the leader-board for this, our 15th event of the inaugural season.
Make your picks right here for the special WWE 'Extreme Rules 2013' edition of the Cageside Seats Pay-Per-View Pick 'Em Game!
How will this latest pay-per-view (PPV) event play out? We've got staff predictions for each and every match on the WWE "WrestleMania 29" card for tomorrow night's (Sun., Apr. 7) battles right here!
You gotta love the snark of fans in cities where their team can never seem to get on track. Enter the 2011 Detroit Lions. The last time the Lions went undefeated in the preseason, they went winless...
Longtime Outsporter Layne (aka Mariner Duck Guy) has put together a college football pick-em, and he wants you to join! Many other Outsporters are playing, and we'd love to see you be a part of it!...
We'll email you a reset link.
If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead.
You must be a member of Bloody Elbow to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Bloody Elbow. You should read them.
You must be a member of Bloody Elbow to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Bloody Elbow. You should read them.
Choose an available username to complete sign up.
In order to provide our users with a better overall experience, we ask for more information from Facebook when using it to login so that we can learn more about our audience and provide you with the best possible experience. We do not store specific user data and the sharing of it is not required to login with Facebook.


text:
Amsterdam hotel reviews: Guesthouse
1 cheap hotel in Amsterdam reviewed by EuroCheapo (See more hotels in Amsterdam by doing a CheapoSearch)
Expand mapMinimize map
Address Brouwersgracht 78 (Grachtengordel West)
The adorable Frederic Guesthouse only has three cozy rooms, but if you can snag one of them you're in for a treat.
No online booking
Check Rates for Checking Rates for No availabilityx
EuroCheapo is currently checking rates for your dates
Note: This hotel does not offer online booking through our reservation partners. To see all available hotels in , please search below.


text:
UPDATED: JAN. 16, 2012 (see italicized text for updated information)
Berkeley Lake resident Jen Falk, a long-time advocate for children, announced Friday that she is seeking the Gwinnett County School Board District III seat currently held by Dr. Mary Kay Murphy.
District III currently includes all or part of the Duluth, Norcross and Peachtree Ridge clusters as well as the GIVE Center West, Gwinnett Online Campus, Ivy Preparatory Academy Charter School, Monarch School, and New Life Academy of Excellence.
After the census, District III (which currently includes 21 schools), will have six additional schools. The realigned district stretches eastward to include Meadowcreek High School and extend northwards to include N. Gwinnett High School. The Norcross and Duluth cluster schools will remain in District III.
A map showing the current borders and the proposed borders is included with this story.
Falk is a founding board member of of in Peachtree Corners as well as a founding member of the School-to-Prison Pipeline group. For the past eight years she has focused on education reform serving as a member of the Georgia Appleseed Advisory Council and project leader for "When My Child is Disciplined at School: A Guide for Families."
"I am running for this office because I believe the people of Gwinnett County deserve a school board that is transparent and accountable," said Falk in her announcement. "I will listen carefully to parents and turn their concerns into advocacy for better schools. Teachers and administrators also have an important voice; it's essential they have access to a leader that really listens."
Falk is the special projects director for Parent-to-Parent of Georgia, a statewide nonprofit, federally-designated parent training and information center under IDEA, which serves families of children and young adults with disabilities.
Falk has a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Florida. She has 20 years of retail management experience including holding the position of Human Resources Director for Macy's IT Corporate Divisions.
Falk has lived in Berkeley Lake for 15 years with her husband Ned and their two children, Harrison and Erin, both of whom graduated from Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Dr. Murphy was first elected to the District III seat in January 1997 and re-elected in 2008. She is the associate vice president for Institutional Advancement at Morehouse School of Medicine and is a resident of Duluth.


text:
The wait is over! Download the BeerAdvocate app on iTunes or Google Play now.
Get 12 issues / year of BeerAdvocate magazine for only $9.99!
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant
Beer Stats:
Active Beers: 14
Beer Ratings: 212
Beer Avg: 3.7
Taps: / Bottles:
Cask: N / Beer-to-Go: N
Ratings: 47 | Reviews: 41 | Display Reviews Only:
5/5 rDev +30.5%
07-23-2014 23:30:59 | More by NickDellaGiustina
3.61/5 rDev -5.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4 | $$
Unexpected gem in the middle of . . .well, Berkshire County. We had lunch outside on a beautiful day. The IPA was my choice and it was very good. A bit of an English style with more malt than hops. Food was very good and fresh. Service was a bit slow and not the best, but we weren't in a hurry. Very nice rustic atmosphere.
06-16-2014 22:54:23 | More by Wally_Dad
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
04-01-2014 18:28:01 | More by MattXT
4/5 rDev +4.4%
03-28-2014 23:18:44 | More by grahuba
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
02-24-2014 09:02:19 | More by ELECTRONICAnonymous
New York
4.5/5 rDev +17.5%
02-03-2014 01:12:27 | More by civicm87
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
12-19-2013 00:31:48 | More by JayO
2.83/5 rDev -26.1%
vibe: 2.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3 | selection: 2.5 | food: 3 | $$
Stopped in a couple months back. I read nice reviews of this place so I had high hopes but ultimately was let down.
Fitting for the country setting and the style of food offered, the restaurant reminds you of an old barn or come-as-you-are country steakhouse. Unsurprisingly, the interior is kitschy. The place needs a makeover. It appears rundown and not in a cute, rustic, or other intentional way. The layout is simply weird. I remember feeling off about walking into an area that quickly turned into the server's station.
Quick, attentive service is normally a positive. But our service here was so much so that we quickly felt an enjoyable leisurely dinner was not in the cards. Our server was so attentive we felt rushed.
The BBQ food was mediocre. Nothing was wrong, but nothing was worth a return visit. I don't like that fries cost extra at a pub like this.
The beer was no better. I tried their brown ale, pale ale, and a stout. All three had a noticeably slick and thin mouthfeel I found deterring. As for flavor, the brown ale and pale ale both tasted ok, nothing great. The stout actually smelled very nice but then let me down on flavor, in addition to its poor mouthfeel.
Neither my wife or I were pleased with our experience. We like to visit Tanglewood once a summer and we finally got around to trying this place, but now we know to not go back. More for you all I suppose.
11-05-2013 04:35:23 | More by jbertsch
4.5/5 rDev +17.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5 | $$
Stopped in for a late lunch on a pleasant summer day, and had the perfect combination of great food & beer.
We first enjoyed two flights of five 3 oz beers for $5 each outside on the patio. Our server, who was excellent, also offered a sample of the English style Ale to us in addition to our flights. Our table of three ordered a special of Cajun style Cod in a wrap with fries; also the Cheddar Ale Soup, a Corned Beef Sandwich, and a Smoked Salmon BLT. Everyone loved the food and the beer. All the beers were delicious, but we chose the Raspberry Ale (cajun cod), Mankin's Organic English Style Ale (BLT) and the Bavarian Wheat (corned beef) to go with our meal.
Loved the ambience outside; the patio is tucked into a courtyard off the street, which keeps it removed from the traffic noises. Afterward we went inside and took a look at the bar (covered in coasters, which I really enjoyed while searching for favorites) and the brewing equipment. We also got to meet the owner, Andrew Mankin, who was brewing at the moment (forgot to ask what!). After chatting for a few minutes he had to get back to work, and we were on our way, fully satisfied in all respects!
08-01-2013 15:15:06 | More by rorjets
New Hampshire
4.11/5 rDev +7.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4.75 | $$$
This is a brewpub located in an old barn in Western Massachusetts's artistic and cultural center. I loved the decor with the rustic, wooden surroundings and coasters from all over the world stuck on the wall. You can see a section on the second floor with a couple barrels and piles of malts ready to be added to the latest brew. On tap they had about 9 in-housed brewed beers and you can buy a 5-glass sampler pack. The beers were average to above average depending on the style. The service was friendly and the waitress knowledgeable. The food was decent pub fair and quite likable. If I was to get over to that part of the state again I would definitely make another visit.
07-29-2013 01:05:10 | More by puboflyons
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant in Great Barrington, MA
87 out of 100 based on 47 ratings.


text:
Student Mundial - The Student Accommodation Service
If you are looking for accommodation, we're here to help. Student Mundial is fast becoming the first choice for local and international students, especially those on Erasmus exchange programmes. We can find you a room in a shared house or apartment as an individual or a group. Student Mundial can also help you find a flat or house mate if you have a spare room.
Top Student Accommodation
valencia: calle de la puebla de farnals, valencia, spain, 46021
lovely 3 bedroom apartment around blasco ibanez
- Monthly room price:
- £220.00 exc. bills
- bedrooms:
- 3
- Overall Rating:
nottingham: 24 claypole road, nottingham, NG7 6AB
quality 6 bedroom house completely redecorated over summer 2013
- Monthly room price:
- £300.00 inc. bills
- bedrooms:
- 6
- Overall Rating:


text:
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Jan. 23
- Last Updated on 08:50 AM 01/23/13
- BY The Gazette-Virginian
Drinking water not at risk from mining
To the editor:
Overblown fears about uranium mining are much ado about nothing in regards to justifying an out of date ban on uranium mining (Keep uranium mining ban, Sen. Ruff says, Jan. 14).
Uranium mining has been performed safely all over the world for decades, and there's little evidence to suggest Virginia would be any different. Those who point out Virginia's wet environment should be made aware of the regulations already in place to properly manage that condition.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a measure called the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and it requires industrial facilities in Virginia to obtain an NPDES permit through the State of Virginia.
Compliance with this program would effectively prevent storm water discharge from uranium mining facilities from threatening groundwater. In addition to EPA, seven other state and federal regulatory agencies have authority to oversee the rest of the uranium mining and milling process.
Continuing a ban on one of Virginia's best natural resources, while also depriving the nation of an efficient and abundant carbon-free source of electricity would be irresponsible energy policy on behalf of the Virginia legislature.
Taylor Smith
Mount Prospect, Ill.
Holiday weekend
To the editor:
This past weekend the federal government and the state of Virginia honored the memories of three great men. One unifying factor in their lives was the Christian faith.
Robert E. Lee was an Episcopalian, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson a Presbyterian, and Martin Luther King, a Baptist. They studied the Bible and tried to live their lives according to the "Golden Rule" and also carry out their duty to improve the lives of others. Galatians 3:28 - "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus;" and John 8:32 — "Jesus said His disciples would know the truth, and the truth would set them free."
• Robert E. Lee believed slavery was a necessary evil until slaves were educated and trained to support themselves, and he allowed his wife to teach his inherited slaves to read. Thomas Jackson also taught slaves in Lexington to read. Both of these men broke the laws in Virginia, which prevented slaves from being educated. They believed that God created each individual and saw each person as important in the eyes of God. Robert E. Lee freed all of his inherited slaves in 1862, a time when the South was winning all the major battles of the Civil War.
• Martin Luther King's grandfather and father were both Christian ministers, and Martin Luther King as a minister changed American society by using his religious background and training to lead the Civil Rights Movement in this country.
• Those who are critical of the Christian faith either deny or are uneducated as to the positive changes in the lives of those who accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
• You can check out the positive influences of the Christian faith on the world, the U.S.A. and on individual lives on the Internet or in the local library.
Rev. Bill Wilkins
Vernon Hill
'The Wall That Heals' coming here April 11-14
To the editor:
At the beginning of this school year Jennifer Roark, social studies teacher at Halifax County Middle School, contacted the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund concerning the traveling tour of "The Wall That Heals."
This 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. has visited more than 350 sites since 1996, spreading its healing message to millions. In October Mrs. Roark was notified that Halifax County Middle School had been approved for the 2013 tour and was scheduled here from April 11-14.
An exhibit of this scale was very costly to create and to move and set up, and requires site managers who accompany "The Wall" while it is in our community. The host site is asked to help defray some of these expenses. As this was not a budgeted item, area businesses, organizations and individuals were contacted to raise the minimum $5,000 needed in order to sign the contract to bring the exhibit here.
I would like to thank all the individuals, businesses and organizations who helped to meet this requirement.
This year our nation begins an ongoing commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the war in Vietnam.
While here, the exhibit will open to the public 24 hours a day to all who seek healing and understanding of this part of our nation's history. There is no charge for admission.
If there are others who would like to help raise the additional funds needed, checks may be made out and mailed to Halifax County Middle School, Attention Jennifer Roark, 1011 Middle School Circle, South Boston, VA 24592.
Please put "The Wall" on your check's memo line.
Fay Satterfield
Vice President
American Legion
Auxiliary, Unit 8
Uranium mining stigma
To the editor:
My blog, Banisterriverlife.wordpress.com, has a new story on the stigma of uranium mining in Virginia.
Gov. McDonnell is awaiting a study on the stigma which is due to come out Tuesday. But those who live in Southside Virginia do not need a study to tell them that the uranium mine is having a big negative impact on business, and in particular real estate, already.
Check it out, and continue to call senators to let your views be known on this all-important issue.
Lavinia Edmunds
(Lavinia Edmunds is a Towson University professor and property-owner in Halifax.)


text:
Oh, yeah, the state is taking care of that. Something should actually get done!!!
A blog for and about people who live in the city. A place for news and commentary about Milwaukee neighborhoods, government and urban life
Council approves advisory referendum on same-day voter registration
After a lengthy and contentious debate, members of the Common Council voted in favor of placing an advisory referendum in the spring election asking voters whether they are in favor of same-day voter registration.
The vote was 11-4. Voting for the referendum were Aldermen Ashanti Hamilton, Joe Davis, Nik Kovac, Bob Bauman, Jim Bohl, Milele Coggs, Willie Wade, Robert Puente, Jose Perez, Tony Zielinski and Common Council President Willie Hines.
Voting against the measure were Aldermen Bob Donovan, Michael Murphy, Terry Witkowski and Joseph Dudzik.
Mayor Tom Barrett had said earlier that he would sign the resolution if the council passed it. The advisory referendum would be on the April 2 spring election ballot.
The measure had been sponsored by Coggs. The question on the ballot will state: "Should the state of Wisconsin continue to permit citizens to register to vote at the polls on Election Day?"
While all council members indicated they were in support of same-day voter registration, some said they didn't believe a referendum was the best way to send a message to the state Legislature that same-day voter registration should be left alone.
Some concerns were raised that a referendum - even one that would be expected to pass in Milwaukee - could be risky because of the traditionally low turnout in spring elections. "You may not get the results you're looking for," Bauman said.
But several citizens, including the Rev. Willie Brisco, president of Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), and Pastor Gregory Lewis of St. Gabriel's Church of God in Christ, assured aldermen they would launch an extensive get-out-the-vote initiative to achieve a strong majority in favor of same-day voter registration.
As an alternative, Murphy had backed a plan in which the council would have gone on record in favoring of same-day voter registration. Murphy's plan was backed by the council's Judiciary and Legislation Committee, which met before the council meeting. But the full council never voted on Murphy's compromise measure.
The final vote did not come easy, nor quickly. After a two-hour debate in committee, the full council debated the measure at length as well, taking a handful of procedural votes. At times, debate became heated, especially between Dudzik and Hamilton.
As chairman of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, Hamilton took exception to Dudzik's suggestion that the public had not been given a chance to express their opinion on Coggs' proposal.
The council was under a time constraint. In order for the referendum to get on the ballot, the council, under state law, had to send the referendum question to the Election Commission by next Tuesday.
The measure is expected to cost between $10,000 and $20,000 to put on the ballot, according to Neil Albrecht, executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission.
Albrecht said that in the November general election, more than 54,000 city residents registered to vote that day. The voter turnout rate in November was 87%.
That won't be the case in a spring election, Albrecht said. He estimated the turnout would be considerably lower.
Gov. Scott Walker has said he favors ending same-day registration but later added he would not sign a measure if it costs $5.2 million over two years. That is the amount the Government Accountability Board has estimated it would cost to end the practice.
To date, no specific bill has emerged in the Legislature that would undo same-day voter registration.
One Wisconsin Now, a left-of-center advocacy organization, applauded the council's decision.
"Across the state and in Milwaukee, literally millions of legal voters have used same-day voter registration to do their civic duty and make their voice heard on election day," said One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross. "Same-day voter registration is working, and it ought to be protected, not eliminated for partisan political reasons as Gov. Walker and Republican state legislators have advocated."
Permalink | Email This Blog
- You can log in to this system either through Facebook or using your JSOnline public profile. JSOnline public profile. Please note that your public profile login will be different than your JS Everywhere login.
- You can personalize your public profile with a photo. You can also use that profile to sign up for email newsletters and alerts.
- While we strive for a lively and vigorous debate of the issues, we do not tolerate name calling, foul language or other inappropriate behavior. Please see our discussion guidelines and terms of use for more information.
- While we do our best to moderate comments, we do not screen comments before they are posted. If you see a comment that violates our guidelines, please use the "Report Abuse" link to notify us of the issue.
- We reserve the right to close commenting on specific stories.
Why don't they ask them about the County Board at the same time?
Oh, yeah, the state is taking care of that. Something should actually get done!!!Hide replies
Yep, nothing like a gross overstep of power.
Well, it's a first step, I suppose.. but remember, Milwaukee voters were also the dopes that voted "yes" to a referendum mandating employers full-time workers in the county ten paid sick days per year. So I'm not expecting great things here.
As an aside, I was wondering if the GAB or any other accounting entity has ever estimated the cost of same-day voting? We hear a lot about the costs to change it, but never what it is actually costing us now. Robertearle, where are you?Hide replies
"As an aside, I was wondering if the GAB or any other accounting entity has ever estimated the cost of same-day voting?"
The estimate that the GAB recently gave with regard to 'same-day' vs 'motor voter' was an estimate of what it would cost to switch from the one to the other (as well as some recurring costs related to pieces of mail required by 'motor voter' to be sent to voters that are not necessary under 'same-day). That is, the estimate wasn't a 'total costs' estimate, it was a 'switch-over' cost.
If you don't 'switch over', giving an estimate of the cost differential is easy - it is zero.
That isn't saying 'holding elections costs zero'; it is saying - obviously - that if you don't switch mechanisms, there is no 'switch over' cost.
The "total costs" estimate is what I was curious about.
(Thanks for the quick reply, btw!)
Are you asking if it costs more for States with same-day registration to hold an election than it does for States without? I.e., you need more employees due to extra paperwork? I think the cost of dealing with write-in votes meant as a joke is higher.
There is no reason to waste $10,000 to $20,000 to hold an advisory referendum when there is a clear "no doubt" that voters already support same day registration.Hide replies
How do you know?
Enough wrangling over voter registration...
If this is REALLY about maximizing voter turn out as some continue to claim, the push should be on to simply have people show up at the polls (or login, phone in, etc) have them simply state their name/address, and let them vote. No more questions asked, no ID's checked, no registration needed, no voter rights violated.
If this is a dead issue and no longer being considered by the Governor, why are we spending 10 to 20 thousand on it? As for listening to the people, stop throwing our money away! When the long-standing Chair of Finance and Personnel states that this referendum is basically overkill on a dead issue, LISTEN TO HIM!
Is the rferendum only going to be on the ballot for Milwaukee or the entire state? If only Milwaukee, why not let all the voters in the state have a say.
Although I think since the governor has said he won't sign if it costs $5.2 million, why are we wasting 10 - 20 thousand on a referendum?Hide replies
With Milwaukee being as liberal as they are, getting rid of same day will be shot down and then they can say "see the people don't want it". Ten to Twenty thousand for a feel good pat on the back is worth it to liberals.
Besides, it's your money not theirs as they don't pay taxes.
That's a gross generalization, byker. Take your meds., and calm-down...
Taxtherich1, too bad my statement is probably too close to the truth. And that sort of hurts doesn't it.
I doubt you're anywhere near the truth. Since Milwaukee holds, what, a sixth of the state's population, to consider that it wouldn't generate a solid tax base is beyond ridiculous...it's bordering on imbecilic.
Taxtherich1...just your name makes you a jag.
The reason Walker says he won't do it "if it costs x amount" is likely because he's hoping there's a loophole that will let wealthy Republicans privately fund it. I don't think there is a way to do it without getting really slimy so it's not going to happen. The legislature shouldn't be wasting its time on this.
why not add a question regarding the Trolley? Since one question is being added, it can't be too much to ask a second one?
Since there's already massive voter fraud, there's no way it could possibly end up with a "no" majority.


text:
Face Off Episode 305
Original Airdate: 18 September 2012
In This Episode...
The contestants are paired off randomly and tasked with creating a superhero and sidekick. Each team gets to choose a fancy-shmancy vehicle for inspiration. Director Kevin Smith is the guest judge.
The Creations
Derek and Sara selected the old-skool motorcycle with sidecar. Their inspiration was Indiana Jones meets Dick Tracy, but their creations were anything but inspired. Ve initially told Sara not to make her female superhero have a big, gnarly scar. So Sara scaled back the scar and went too far in the other direction. Glenn felt like a lot was missing; for example, why did the female have a wooden eyepatch that had no identifiable way of attaching to her eye? Ve felt the makeup was muddy, and the male sidekick's frozen jaw started to slide off by the time judging came.
Jason and Rod chose a "Britishy" Tatra T87. Neither were particularly familiar with superheroes, so they ended up with some kind of Driving Miss Daisy concoction. The driver is the muscle while his passenger is the brains. The brains controls his muscle-bound driver, and both gain their super powers from some sort of neck piece. Ve warned Rod twice that his character was looking dangerously similar to his previous creations, with a round face and downturned smile. Rod thought he changed it; didn't change it enough. In general, the story didn't quite come through in the characters, the skill and quality was severely lacking, they didn't look like superheroes, and in general, they were just boring.
Laura and Tommy went with a military-type vehicle. Their hero was beautiful woman who was being experimented on by the government and she could morph into any form she wanted. One of the soldiers was in love with her, and he got half his face blown off trying to help her escape. Laura's female superhero was beautiful. Tommy's sidekick... not so much. The judges were universally divided: they loved Laura's look; they hated Tommy's look. Laura kept the team afloat.
Alana and Roy choose a Dodge Charger with a custom flame paint job. Their characters were called Fire and Chaos. Fire was the daughter of the devil, and Chaos was sent along to keep an eye on Fire, while causing trouble on Earth. By far, this was the best group. Kevin immediately identified with the characters, especially because they reminded him of him and his wife Jennifer. Glenn appreciated that they were the only ones who brought elements of the car into their characters, and ended up with heroes that truly represent comic books.
The Verdict
Alana is deemed winner, while Jason is sent packing. It felt kind of rigged, because clearly Rod should have gone home.
Dig It or Bury It?
This was a terribly disappointing challenge. Of the four groups, only one and a half were remotely good. The majority of the projects were sloppy and totally missed the point of the challenge. I wonder what kind of hell the editors went through, cutting down anything Kevin Smith said into TV-friendly soundbites. The notoriously loquacious filmmaker hardly got in ten sentences in the whole episode.
The contestants go steampunk when they are tasked with creating characters from the upcoming video game Dishonored.


text:
Tragedy struck in a Patch town in Connecticut Friday morning when news broke that there had been a shooting at a local elementary school.
The number of fatalities at Sandy Hook Elementary School hasn't been confirmed yet, but the Associated Press is reporting that 27 people are dead, including 18 children, Newtown Patch reports. Visit Newtown Patch for the full story and updates throughout the day.