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The Review at a Glance: (max score: 5 )
Audio/Video total rating:
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Studio and Year: Buena Vista/Disney - 2002
MPAA Rating: R
Feature running time: 167 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Disc Format: BD-50
Encoding: VC-1
Video Aspect: 2.35:1
Resolution: 1080p/24
Audio Format(s): English Uncompressed 5.1 PCM, English/French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, English SDH, French
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo Dicaprio, Cameron Diaz, Liam Neeson, Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly, Henry Thomas
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Music by: Howard Shore
Written by: Jay Cocks, Steven Zallian, Kenneth Lonergan
Region Code: A,B,C
Blu-ray Disc release Date: July 1, 2008
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Film Synopsis:
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My Take:I missed this film during its theatrical run but picked it up the day it was released on DVD. Gangs of New York is powerful storytelling that leaves an impression. Martin Scorsese is a brilliant Director who presents the audience with a visually stunning depiction of 1860s New York when at the onset of the Civil War in Lower Manhattan's "Five Points" district, a territorial war is raging. For a number of years the gangs of the "Nativist" faction (comprising those born in the United States from earlier English & Dutch Protestant immigrants) and the recently arrived, predominantly Irish Catholic immigrants have been at odds. It is about to come to a head in Paradise Square.
The story contains multiple layers that are slowly peeled away during the course of the film. I love the attention to detail in the sets, costumes and language from the period. Day-Lewis portrays Bill "The Butcher" Cutting who is a straight forward yet complex character who is as cunning as he is ruthless. Day-Lewis of course plays the part to perfection. Leonardo DiCaprio exhibits strength, intensity, and resolve as the redemption seeking Amsterdam Vallon. As is usually the case I find his characters to be believable and likeable. The surprise for me was how good Cameron Diaz was as Jenny Everdeane. I have not seen all of her movies but those that I have seen prior to this one and since she is not impressed me as a strong dramatic performer. The early parts of the film establish the relationships between these characters. This is done quite well which pays dividends later in the story. The ensemble cast which includes some notable actors including Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly, Henry Thomas, Liam Neeson and Brendan Gleeson were all excellent in support of the primary players. The film is graphic in its depiction which some may find distasteful. I think that it tries to be true to the time period and circumstances which require a level of vivid detail to heighten the sense of realism.
At 167 minutes this is not a short movie but as I said earlier its layers are slowly uncovered but that is not indicative of it being boring or slow moving. It builds to a satisfying climax that in the end seems rather simple but in a full circle kind of way. I seem to like this film better each time I watch it. This is my third viewing and it was no exception.
Parental Guide:
The rating is for Strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language. This is not one for young viewers.
AUDIO/VIDEO - By The Numbers:
REFERENCE = 92-100 / EXCELLENT = 83-91 / GOOD = 74-82 / AVERAGE = 65-73 / BELOW AVERAGE = under 65
**My audio/video ratings are based upon a comparative made against other high definition media/blu-ray disc.**
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Gangs of New York comes to Blu-ray Disc featuring 1080p VC-1 encoded video with an average bitrate of 25 mbps and lossless uncompressed 5.1 PCM audio with a constant bitrate of 6.9 mbps.
Like those of you reading this I looked forward to this release in high definition. The DVD had a few issues that I had hoped would not be the case here. The opening sequence shot within the dark and shadowy confines of the tunnels where young Amsterdam and his father (Priest Vallon) reside looked very promising. Detail in their clothing, faces and the winding underground labyrinth from which they immerge had good visible texture and delineation. Once they enter the outdoor square where the battle takes place the image took on a different look. Detail within the buildings in the backgrounds and surrounding objects was negligible. As the Dead Rabbits took their positions the camera view opposite them offered little in the way of definitive sharpness and perceivable clarity. As the film progresses there were instances where the level of visible detail improved but not to degree where it had the three dimensional quality and reach out and touch feeling that good high definition can have. Fine detail appeared to be obscured. This was definitely the case in longer shots while close ups revealed an improvement in quality that was still lacking in transparency and depth. I wouldn't describe the video as being soft but rather it looked overly processed and artificial at times. Contrast was boosted which made whites look too hot with no visible gradation. Blacks were solid and deep with excellent dynamic range. Shadow delineation was above average overall but was inconsistent in rendering the amount of visible detail in dark scenes. Colors were deeply saturated with bold primaries and rich vibrant textures. Edge enhancement was visible around objects in bright scenes. I would describe it as excessive and it contributed to the video's artificially processed appearance. This video presentation is certainly an improvement over the DVD in terms of resolution, color reproduction and dimensional perspective. The problem is that it falls short of the level of quality that we have become accustomed to not just from Disney Blu-ray Disc but from the better high definition releases we have seen from the format. I suspect that some will be disappointed with this one.
The lossless uncompressed PCM audio was another matter entirely. This sounded superb right from the opening battle between the Dead Rabbits and the Natives. The battle is set to Peter Gabriel's "Signal to noise" and delivered a rousing sonic presentation that was dynamic and detailed. This mix is wonderfully diverse as it needed to reproduce the many aspects associated within this film's soundtrack. It didn't matter if it was a crowded street, a multi-layered edged weapon melee, the confines of an office, or an underground cavern. At every turn I was treated to crystal clear audio that had a voluminous quality that permeated the room. Sounds could be heard emanating from multiple points around the soundstage which created a realistic and immersive atmosphere. There was a very good balance maintained between the front and rear sound fields so that information was not lost or drowned out. Dialogue was well articulated with refined texture and tonality. I would not describe the mix as aggressive overall but it had moments where it displayed characteristics of an aggressive nature. Bass contained within the mix was authoritative and controlled. It had solidity and impact when necessary and aptly handled the mid bass frequencies associated with Howard Shore's great music score. The soundtrack on a film like Gangs of New York can be an important element in the telling of the story. This audio presentation delivered the goods in that regard and sounded great.
Bonus Features:
The bonus supplements offered were ported from the 2003 DVD release and are in standard definition. It looks at the film's costume and set design which includes insights from Director Martin Scorsese and production staff. There are several documentaries which look at the location and characters depicted in the film from a historical perspective. The Director's Audio Commentary is quite good and worth checking out. The U2 Video and two trailers round out the package.
- Costume Design Feature
- Set Design Feature
- History of the Five Points Documentary
- Exploring the sets of Gangs of New York Feature
- U2 Music Video – The Hands that Built America
- Discovery Channel Special – Uncovering the real Gangs of New York
- Audio Commentary
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
Final Thoughts:
I am a fan of Gangs of New York and have been since seeing it back in 2003. I never tire of its gritty and deliberate story which whether historically accurate or not is excellent. Daniel Day-Lewis gave a compelling performance as Bill "The Butcher" Cutting which for me is a highlight when I re-visit this film. Disney/Buena Vista has brought this catalog title to high definition Blu-ray featuring video quality that will disappoint videophiles. It does deliver a powerful and enriching surround sound experience that has never sounded better. I appreciated the inclusion of the majority of bonus content from the earlier DVD release which was quite good as well. I enjoy this movie and right now it does not look or sound any better than this. While this may not be a perfect Blu-ray Disc release it has become part of my collection. 'Nuff said.
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Description: PUBLISHED 2013-07-25T23:00:00Z Too Many Unnecessary Merger Notifications in Ireland? http://hdl.handle.net/2262/67356 Title: Too Many Unnecessary Merger Notifications in Ireland? Author: GORECKI, PAUL Abstract: The market for corporate control plays an important role in ensuring that assets are deployed in an efficient and effective manner. However, on occasion, mergers might lead to a reduction in competition and a consequent rise in prices and/or other anticompetitive effects. The Competition Act 2002 provides that all mergers that meet certain financial thresholds must be notified to the Competition Authority in order that they are subject to a competitive effects assessment. However, there are concerns that the notification thresholds result in many mergers with little or no nexus to Ireland being notified. 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Brian earned his Certified Management Consultant designation while with Coopers & Lybrand, and has held senior leadership positions with Hummingbird, PureEdge Solutions, Alea Software, and Cognos, where he helped drive a significant services re-positioning and growth strategy. Brian has also enjoyed a successful management consulting career, leading strategic planning and implementation projects, and leading both operational and executive teams.
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Previously the chief technology officer for Business Objects, Sal led the technical due diligence efforts resulting in the company's acquisition by SAP for US$6.8-billion. He continued on in an expanded role as chief technology officer for SAP's Technology Development Group. Prior to this, Sal worked for IBM as a software development executive for ebusiness solutions and was instrumental in IBM's early entrance into the ecommerce market.
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Mark is a seasoned ecommerce veteran and brings over 13 years ecommerce expertise and business development experience to Elastic Path. He joins Elastic Path from Plimus (now BlueSnap), an ecommerce company that provides a platform for small to mid-market customers. Prior to Plimus, Mark served as the Senior Director of Sales at Digital River, an ecommerce outsourcing company. He has worked with the most influential names in the industry and was instrumental in closing key accounts such as Electronic Arts, Webroot Software, NetIQ, Mattel, Fisher-Price, Parametric Technology Corporation, and THQ.
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Coffee Farmer Cooperatives in Burundi
Elastic Path funded the purchase of solar panels for a primary school in Mufumya, Burundi. The panels allow more than 40 elementary and secondary school students from the community to study at night in a well-lit classroom. The panels also provide a source of on-going revenue through cell-phone charging services.
United Way
Elastic Path used its ecommerce expertise to launch www.imaginegifts.ca for The United Way. This site allows donors to purchase gifts on behalf of their loved ones. When you make a donation in honour of a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, you can customize a card to send by mail, e-mail or download & print.
Invisible Children (Uganda and Rwanda)
Elastic Path supports the Invisible Children program to help children affected by the war in Uganda and Rwanda. It strives to address the problem in its entirety, including both immediate needs and long term effects. We also support Schools for Schools, a program that creates long-term development in the economy and schooling systems.
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
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In the season of giving, the Elastic Path team donates a Christmas hamper complete with a full turkey dinner and toys to low-income families each Christmas. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world.
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Super Fang makes Raticate worth using. Raticate has a lot of Speed, so on the first turn it can come out and set up a Substitute against certain other leads. If it's a Spikes user, Raticate can pick up Spikes with Mimic and put proceed to set them up itself. If Raticate just avoided a Toxic or Thunder Wave or better yet Sleep Powder while setting up Substitute, throw that right back at the opponent with Mimic. Body Slam is on the set because speed is important when toying around with Substitute, and there are a lot of threats out there just barely faster than Raticate with its annoying base 97 Speed.
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You can also generalize Raticate a bit more and follow the format of Super Fang; pick a STAB move of choice such as Return, Frustration, Double-Edge; add Shadow Ball; and the last slot would be filler working with the moves above. You can always use Hyper Beam after Raticate strips the opponent of half its health with Super Fang, but don't really expect a guaranteed OHKO. An Endure + Reversal set isn't promising, but it's there for its other options. Thief, Toxic, and Screech give Raticate that element of surprise, but Super Fang pretty much makes up for it.
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, passed away the day before his 98th birthday on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Franklin County Rehab in St. Albans, VT. Orman was born April 1, 1915 in Fairfield, VT, son of the late Silas and Rhoda (Chadwick) Ovitt. He graduated from BFA-Fairfax Class of 1936 and as valedictorian from Randolph Agricultural College, now Vermont Technical College. Orman married Ivy Webb in Fairfax on Nov. 3, 1940. After graduating from College he was head Herdsman at Fairlee Farms in Conn: providing milk to local hospitals and Yale College. Moving his family back to Vermont in 1942 and bought his first dairy farm. He built his life with Ivy in Fairfax raising their family and celebrating 65 years of marriage together before her death on June 22, 2006. Orman loved fishing with his sons, grandchildren and friends. He enjoyed auctions and auctioneering for fund raising events in the community. Orman and Ivy loved to travel and were able to take several trips. Orman was very proud of his many flowers and gardens, sharing his produce with friends and neighbors. Orman was a charter member of the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Dept. A member of the Lamoille Lodge #6 F and A.M., Mount Sinai Shriners and a member of the Lodge Council Chapter Scottish Rite Bodies in The Valley of Burlington; Fairfax United Church and the Fairfax Senior Citizens. He also served as a past president for both the Franklin County Board of Realtors and the National Farm & Land Institute.
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, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1928 in Wakefield, RI, the son of Albert Willard and Barbara (Armstrong) Damon. Chester graduated with an Associate�s degree from both Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, VT and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. With his son, Chester A. Damon, Jr., he owned and operated Damon�s Ridgely Farm in Stone Ridge, NY from 1978 to 1999. On October 1, 1949 in Sycamore, IL, he married Bonnie Irene Landon. Mrs. Damon survives him at home. Mr. Damon was a fifty year member and past master of the Hendrick Hudson Lodge #875 F.&A. Masons. For many years, he was a leader of the Dutchess County 4-H Baby Beef Club. Chester loved gardening, enjoyed the outdoors, and loved spending time with his family. The Hendrick Hudson Masonic Lodge conducted Masonic services at 7. A time of remembrance will follow and the interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1929, in Bennington, VT, the son of Silas and Doris (Briggs) Harrington. He was raised on the family farm and later moved to White Creek, NY, when his parents purchased a farm there. He received his early education in a one-room school in Shaftsbury, and later attended North Bennington High School. In 1951, he graduated from Vermont Technical College in Randolph. He married the former Mildred Ostrander on July 28, 1961. When the family farm was sold, he and his wife purchased Harrington's Country Store in Shaftsbury, VT, which they operated for 20 years. Following the sale of the store, he worked with his son to establish Marty's Sporting Goods Store in Bennington, VT. He served as the Shaftsbury representative in the Vermont State Legislature for three terms. He was a long-time member and Past Master of Tucker Lodge #38, F&AM in North Bennington, VT. In the early 1990's, he and his wife established the Southern Vermont Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, where he served as chairman for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on his property. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the North Bennington Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Jinno, pastor, officiating.
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, of Tenney Road, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the Rowan Court Health and Rehabilitation Center in Barre, VT, with his family at his bedside. Born in Barre, VT on Nov. 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Fred M. and Doris Y. (LeClair) Tenney. Francis attended elementary school, Spaulding High School in Barre, Vt and Vermont Technical College. After his schooling, he served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. After the service, he resided in Enosburg, VT and later moved to Barre, VT, where he was employed at Northfield Wood Products, and then Ethan Allen Wood Products in Randolph, VT, where he retired in 2002. In 1962, he married Joan Jerry. The couple made their home in East Roxbury, where they raised their family. He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Randolph and the Knights of Columbus, third degree. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre, VT. Burial with military honors was held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT.
Jan Olson Floyd, MEC �65
, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. To many Jan was known as an avid horsewoman and a storekeeper. She was also a gifted artist, painting the sign in front of the store and illustrating a book about side-saddle riding for beginners. She also loved sewing special hunting vests for her grandsons, including a special matching vest for a beloved stuffed bear. During her 15-year battle with breast cancer, Jan also became the first person many sought out when they or a family member was diagnosed. It was her strength, grace and courage in facing this disease head-on that so many drew strength from and even more stood in awe of. She will be remembered by everyone who ever met her as the sparkling eyes and genuine smile behind the counter, the welcoming laugh rocking on the front porch, and one of the first people to arrive to help when a family was facing a crisis. Born to Albert and Laura Olson in Vergennes, VT on August 27, 1945, Jan was known around town as a talented artist and a horse obsessed girl who would gladly do barn chores for the privilege of riding a horse. Jan graduated in 1963 from Vergennes Union High School and went on to Vermont Technical College that fall, where she was one of the first 3 women to attend the college. After graduating in 1965 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Jan worked for several engineering firms, the final being Webster-Martin in South Burlington, VT. On June 28, 1969, Jan married Albert Floyd, who she met and fell in love with while at VTC. Jan realized her true life�s dream when she and Al made their home at the U.V.M Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, Vermont. During their years at the horse farm Jan rode almost daily, taking a little time off to have her two daughters Bridget and Jill. While at the farm, Jan was filmed by Disney for the opening sequence of the movie Justin Morgan Had a Horse. She even learned to ride side-saddle, eventually becoming a world-renowned side-saddle rider, instructor and judge. In 1979 Al and Jan moved their family to Randolph Center to take over the family general store from Al�s parents. Jan continued to ride almost daily, using the horses of family friends. She even continued to ride side-saddle, which she did for many, many years in the annual Randolph Fourth of July parade. Jan is survived by her husband, Albert J. Floyd, AG�65, of Randolph Center; her daughters Bridget (Calacci) and Jill (O�Connor); Sons-in-law Matt Calacci and Joe O�Connor; and the two lights of her life, grandsons Brennan and Skylar Calacci. Jan is also survived by her brother Stan Olson of Newport, RI, and sister Kristina Kilburn, and brother in law Robert Kilburn, of Fair Haven, VT. Jan was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Laura Olson, and her brother James Olson. A celebration of Jan�s life will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 11-2 pm at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center in the Campus Center. Jan loved to be comfortable, so in her honor this is a casual attire event. Please come, share your stories, laughter and tears. Burial will be held at a later date, privately, at the family�s convenience. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Visiting Nurse & Hospice of VT & NH; PO Box 976; White River Jct., VT 05001, those wonderful nurses were a gift at our greatest time of need.
David Nelson, MEC �66
, died January 8 at Central Vermont Medical Center. Born on Dec. 11, 1957, in Columbus, Ga., he was the son of Theodore Roosevelt and Sandra Jean (Colombo) Nelson. He attended elementary school in North Walpole. NH, and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre in 1975. He went on to attend Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center. On Dec. 15, 1979, David and Darleen married in East Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in Orange, MA, and later returned to South Barre, VT. In 1997, they moved to their present home on Overland Avenue in Barre. For over 30 years, David worked for Huntington Homes Inc. in Berlin and East Montpelier, first as a draftsman and later as an engineering manager. A member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre, VT, he taught catechism classes for several years and ran the religious store in the basement of the church on Sundays. David enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and tinkering on classic sports cars and was an auto enthusiast. He also liked to travel.
Robert M. Pietryka, MEC �67
, died at home, on Friday, December 14, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born in Rutland, VT, to John and Eva (Pentkowski) Pietryka. He married Esther Carlson on May 17, 1969, in West Rutland, VT. Bob graduated from West Rutland High, and Vermont Technical College, where he played basketball on a State Championship high school team and two championships at VTC, scoring over 1,000. Bob is a veteran, serving in the USAF for four years from 1967-1971 He spent 18 months in Okinawa and Thailand and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. He worked for Tambrands Inc. in Three Rivers, MA from 1971 to 1998. From 1998 to 2004 Bob worked at First Quality Products Inc. in McElhatten, PA. Bob enjoyed hunting, golfing and fishing. He belonged to the American Legion Post 87, West Rutland, VT for 39 years, and Vietnam Veterans of America, of Rutland, VT. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 17 at 10 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Mass at St. Cecilia's Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial followed at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield, MA.
William C. Ryan, AG �70
, a lifelong resident of Craftsbury Common, VT, died peacefully Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, VT, with his beloved family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ryan of Craftsbury Common,VT; daughters, Alison Blaney and husband, Thomas, of Craftsbury, VT, and Jenapher Hipkiss and husband, Seneca, of Exeter, NH; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Ryan Blaney; and brothers and sisters. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, with the Rev. Alan Parker officiating.
Anthony Lafayette, ABT �71
, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, surrounded by his family, after participating in one final game of cribbage. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was a graduate of Rice Memorial High School and Vermont Technical College. He loved sports, playing baseball and basketball in high school and collegiately. He passed on this knowledge, coaching countless youth teams through Little League, CYO and Parks and Rec. Additional accomplishments include, retiring as the career leader in assists at VTC, pitching a no-hitter in men's softball, hitting a hole-in-one at Williston Country Club, and induction into the Vermont Softball Hall of Fame. He remained a lifelong Burlingtonian, a city in which he took great pride and started a family. Tony will be remembered for his incredible devotion to his family and the local community. He was an active board member at The Boys and Girls Club and The Burlington International Games. As founder of Lafayette Real Estate, he enjoyed nothing more than managing his apartments, meeting new people and discussing the next business deal. Never one to forget a face or without a moment to stop and chat, he rarely left home without brightening someone else's day. In later years, he was a self-proclaimed fishing addict, always discussing "the one that got away." A perfect night would be spent with friends and family playing cards, pool and ping pong. A Mass a Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Burlington, VT, with burial at a later date.
Michael D. Carpenter, CET �74
, of Harvest Road died suddenly on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Concord Hospital. He was born in Barre, VT, son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Farnham) Carpenter. He was a graduate of Northfield, VT, High School and Vermont Tech. Michael worked as an engineer for Scanada in Bow for several years. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, and was an avid collector. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, daughters and granddaughter. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Waters Funeral Home. Also a celebration of his life was held at Grace Capital Church in February.
Michael Garofano, CET �77, was 55 years old when he died on August 28, 2011 protecting the integrity of his water treatment facility in Rutland City, VT. He was a hometown boy; born in Rutland, grew up in Rutland and went to college at Vermont Technical College (VTC) in Randolph, VT and went back to Rutland after graduation. He started work for the City of Rutland in 1981 and worked his way up to through the Public Works Department and became the Water Treatment and Resource Manager. Michael was self-directed and conscientious. Close enough was not good enough. He was dedicated to his family and to his treatment facility. He was practical and could fix anything. Michael was part operator, part mechanic, part electrician, and part instrumentation engineer. He had a great sense of humor. He was called out at all times of the night and on weekends to do whatever was necessary to insure safe drinking water reached his customers. Michael performed heroic tasks that no one else ever knew about. Why did he perform these tasks? Because they had to be done. Michael is survived by his wife Sally and his son Tom as well as his two brothers and three sisters.
Michael J. Miller, EET �80
, of Sunset Road, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013, at his home. Born July 10, 1960, in Barre, VT, he was the son of Osmond H. and Phyllis J. (Page) Miller. He attended Barre Town School and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, VT in 1978. Later, he received his associate degree in electrical engineering from Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center. Currently, he was working toward a business management degree from the University of Maryland. On July 23, 1983, Michael married Sherry L. Messier in Graniteville. They made their home in Graniteville for over 15 years before moving to Sunset Road. In his earlier years, he worked for Data General in Portsmouth, NH, and Mitel Semiconductors in South Burlington. For over 25 years, he worked for Suss MicroTec in Waterbury Center and was promoted to vice president of operations. Michael was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Barre, VT. For many years, he was involved with the Barre Youth Sports Association and helped in preparing and maintaining the North Barre ice skating rink. His goal every year was to try to have the rink ready for skating by Christmas morning. His other interests included hunting, fishing, gardening, building birdhouses and Adirondack chairs, caring for his home and property, landscaping and snowmobiling. He especially enjoyed time spent with his family. His funeral service was held Friday, May 31, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Barre, VT.
Robert M. Walker, CET �87
, of Fairview Street, died Thursday night, March 21, 2013, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT. Born Aug. 17, 1939, in Barre, VT, he was the son of Gerald R. and Mary (Mur-ray) Walker. He attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1957. He later attended Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center. On Sept. 10, 1966, he married Gail" Graham in Barre, VT, where they had since resided. Bob was a longtime employee as a civil technician in the right-of-way division of the state of Vermont Highway Department, especially in the formulation of the interstate highway system. He retired in 1997 because of his health, after more than 30 years of service. He was a longtime base-ball coach from Little League through the American Legion baseball pro-gram in the Barre area. Bob was an avid New York Yankees baseball fan and statistician for his children's various athletic teams and will be long remembered for his positive impact on Barre Youth Sports. His memberships included the Barre American Legion Post 10 and the Bane Elks Lodge 1535. Bob�s funeral was held Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home.
Kathryn M. (Russo) Yager, VET �94
, of No. Fayston, VT, and Lancaster, died on Wednesday, March 6, with her family at her side in her childhood Lancaster, MA home after almost eight years battling brain cancer. Mrs. Yager leaves her husband of 16 years, Andrew H. Yager of North Fayston, VT. For her last seven months, Mrs. Yager resided in her parents' home in Lancaster, MA. Mrs. Yager was raised in Lancaster, MA, attended local schools and graduated from Nashoba Regional High School, Class of 1987. After graduation, she attended Nichols College until her path took her to Burlington, VT, (ski territory) with Tamar Lederman, a close friend and classmate. While residing in Vermont, she earned an associate's degree in veterinary technology from Vermont Technical College in 1994 and became a certified veterinary technician (CVT). She completed her bachelor's degree in animal science at the University of Vermont in May of 1996. She worked for several years as a veterinary technologist with the Office of Animal Care Management at UVM before being promoted to business manager. She completed all of the certifications offered by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) through "Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist" (RLATg). She was a member of the Vermont Association of Veterinary Technicians and was very active in the regional branch of AALAS, called the Northern Mountain Branch. Following cremation, a funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, March 13, at Immaculate Conception Church, 809 Main St., Lancaster, MA.
Michael Garofano, LAH �08
, of Rutland, VT, died with his father Aug. 28, 2011, in Rutland, VT, as a tragic result of Hurricane Irene. He was born in Rutland, VT Oct. 5, 1986, the son of Michael J. and Celestine (Sitek) Garofano. He was a 2005 graduate of Rutland High School, attended Community College of Vermont for one year and graduated in 2008 from Vermont Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Landscape Development & Ornamental Horticulture. Mr. Garofano was employed at Proctor-Pittsford Country Club since 2002 and self-employed at M.G. Lawn & Landscape. He enjoyed playing golf, maple sugaring and country music. Survivors include his mother, a brother, Thomas Garofano, paternal grandparents, Patrick and Jacqueline Garofano, and maternal grandmother, Valeria Sitek, all of Rutland, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service for Michael and his father was held Sept. 9, 2011, at St. Peter Church.
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Moore Chess Camp was a Success!
Last week, the children of Moore were invited to attend a five day chess camp to help lighten the mood after the storms. The instructors and the kids all had a great time working together, bonding, and inventing their very own chess variant called "Super Bughouse," which incorporates teamwork, communication, and leadership.
PLS would like to give a big thank you to the chess instructors for coming out to Moore, Shannon Harris and the youth programming department at the Moore Public Library for arranging it, and Kelley Elementary for allowing them to use their media center for the camp.
If your child would like to learn chess or continue to hone their skills, consider signing them up for a free chess.com account where they can play real people from all of the world. They can also add friends by user name, such as Coach Victor who goes by "VictorLopez" and Coach Doug who goes by "ElTigre90".
You can like the Learners Chess Academy on Facebook by clicking here.
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12 Then Amaziah said to Amos, "Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there.
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A revolutionary approach to rehabilitation through Scuba Diving
We have been asked by several people to give some more explanation of what the Deptherapy Foundation is all about.
Put most simply, the Deptherapy Foundation exists to service the development of the Deptherapy programme.
At present the programme is delivered in twice-yearly modules in the world's largest diving centre, Key Largo in Florida. On April 29, 2009, three British soldiers including former Royal Marine Matt Croucher, GC, who famously won his medal for leaping on a grenade to save his colleagues, will fly to Key Largo to join a dozen ex-service personnel from the US Marines and especially the 101st Airborne Division, the famous Screaming Eagles. This is the first time troops from both the USA and UK have joined the programme, which this time is being called the Deptherapy Challenge.
Matt Croucher still suffers from the physical after-effects of his heroic exploits. But he is determined to to become the first Briton to be trained in the programme in order that he can become a Deptherapy instructor.
The other two Britons are Steve Hands, who was badly wounded in the spine during his service, and Dominic Lovett, paralysed from the neck down in a training accident. Lovett's case is unique – he is attempting to become the first tetraplegic veteran to undertake a diving course and will do so with the aid of a state-of-the-art face mask designed by the Oceanic company working with Fraser Bathgate. Lovett will be accompanied at all times by a carer – the Foundation's watchword is safety, and even though expert medical advice is being provided by the American hosts, it was felt that a carer would be necessary for Lovett.
All of them will undergo ten days of an unusual but highly effective form of intensive therapy – a scuba diving programme called Deptherapy, pioneered by Fraser Bathgate from Edinburgh who himself has been paralysed from the waist down since the age of 23.
Tried and tested, and already producing impressive results, Deptherapy has already changed lives immeasurably for the better. The co-founders of the Deptherapy Foundation aim to extend its benefits to other ex-service personnel in the first instance.
The next module involving British veterans is set for October at Key Largo and the medium-term aim is to take a British-American expedition to the Cayman Islands next year. The long-term aim of the Deptherapy Foundation is to finance and organise regular therapeutic trips to warm water scuba-diving venues for former servicemen and servicewomen who will benefit from the unique and successful qualities of the Deptherapy Programme.


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A joint test of weather sirens at 9 a.m. Wednesday for Talladega and Calhoun counties proved mostly successful after engineers worked last week to fix an apparent malfunction in the two counties' communication systems.
"We had a really good test and we could see improvements had been made to the system," Gaddy said. "We still had some sirens that failed to function properly, and we'll continue to work with McCord Communications on fixing those problems." McCord is a contractor that maintains the communications system.
Gaddy said of the county's 108 sirens, 105 functioned properly during the test. In Talladega County, 72 of 86 sirens were working Wednesday morning.
A glitch in the 800 MHz communication system between the two counties' weather sirens was detected during a routine test earlier this month. Because the sirens operate on the same channel, data was lost when both counties' systems were operating at the same time. Engineers have worked to open up more channels on the system as well as allow an overlap of data on channels.
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Please join Bay-Area family and friends for a reception and brunch to celebrate the success of The Sesquicentennial Fund and to honor the Torgerson Presidency.
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Danielle Freeman: Dorian (2010)
With the poise of an opera diva and an ability to scat like Ella Fitzgerald, New York-based singer Danielle Freeman possesses a voice that commands attention with beauty and control on her debut, Dorian. Primarily a duet recording by Freeman and acoustic bassist Matt Wigton, the recording is an austere yet scintillating showcase of voice and instrument, crossing the borders of classical music, jazz improvisation, and modern composition.
One of its more intriguing tracks, "CuCuRuCuCu Paloma," draws inspiration from unusual source material to leave a lasting impression. Written by composer/singer Tomás Méndez, the beloved Mexican folk song was first released in 1954, and has been featured in film and sung by artists including Luis Miguel, Perry Como, Harry Belafonte, and Linda Ronstadt. Yet Freeman's arrangement, with the aid of Wigton and guitarist Gilad Hekselman, is simply haunting: the bass line's metronomic heartbeat; the electric guitar's dream inducing chords; and Freeman's mesmerizing skills (lyrics sung in Spanish and her soaring voice) evoke the essence of a tale of heartbreak, longing and freedom, as the loosely translated song's prose articulate:
"Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay," he sang
"Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay," he yearned
"Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay," he sang
He was crying of deep passion
A sad dove would sing early in the morning
In front of the lonely house
They swear that the dove
Was nothing more than his soul
Waiting for her to come back.
A wonderful performance, Freeman delivers a unique rendition that is as timeless and universal as its theme.
Personnel: Danielle Freeman: vocals; Matt Wigton: acoustic bass; Gilad Hekselman: guitar.
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CHARLES TOWN - Frank Robbins is often found capturing pictures of local residents in their natural environment, but recently he's been making Jefferson County artists and artisans his subjects of choice.
Today though Nov. 20, Robbins will have his latest works of art on display at the Fire Hall Gallery, which is located inside the Charles Town Visitor's Center in downtown Charles Town. There will be an artist's reception held for Robbins from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday.
Robbins is known throughout the local art community for his black and white film developed portraits depicting people in their place of work or natural environment; however, with this exhibit, Robbins shows how he has ventured out into the world of color and digital photography.
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Today though Nov. 20, Frank Robbins will have his latest works of art on display at the Fire Hall Gallery, which is located inside the Charles Town Visitor's Center in downtown Charles Town. There will be an artist's reception held for Robbins from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday. Above is a photo of Doug Kinnett, a painter and ceramics artist.
During a telephone interview, Robbins said that he started working on this particular series - Artists and Artisans - then quickly realized that his typical black-and-white style was not going to be the correct choice in this instance. In order to honor the artwork, he had to use color.
"In this case there were a lot of colorful objects," Robbins said.
While using a photo-enhancing program to develop his digital art, Robbins said that he had the opportunity to work with photographs like he's never worked with them before.
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What: Photo Exhibit by Frank Robbins
When: Today - Nov. 20 with artist reception 5:30-8 p.m. November 2
Where: the Fire Hall Gallery in the Visitors Center at 108 N. George St. in Charles Town
Cost: Free
"With black-and-white film you get what you get. I call it 'warts and all' photography," he added with a chuckle, "but with digital you can take 10 years off."
Robbins went on to say that while some of the photos might look simple, they're actually quite complex. Using a layering process similar to how cartoonists make their art come alive, he was able to stack three to four images on top of each other so they look like one.
Going out into the art community to find his subjects, Robbins said he appreciated the fact that he was able to establish and build relationships with people he's never met before.
"There's nothing more interesting on the Earth than people," he said. "I got what I thought was some really interesting photographs of them in their environment."
Robbins will have 20 pieces on display depicting various kinds of forms of art - from Jim Shumate, muralist and painter, to Catfish Apperson, a fur trapper.
Robbins' exhibit was partially funded by a grant from the Arts & Humanities Alliance (AHA) of Jefferson County and the hours of the Fire House Gallery are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The exhibit is free and open to the public with an artist's reception 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.


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Walk around Damien Dempsey's patch of Dublin's northside and the places and people are like ancient dolmens round his lyrics. Turn a corner near his family home and there still are the 'factories, trains and houses' he sang about on Shots, albeit quieter now, and more subdued.
Tradesmen walk around mid-morning with rolled up tabloid newspapers under their arms. A generation lies idle in a community struggling to re-establish its identity and sense of self.
February 2014 will see the release of "It's All Good, The Best of Damien Dempsey"
In recession-ravaged Ireland, the folk singer Damien Dempsey is a real working class hero says David Sinclair. Read the article here.
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Crystallize Your Design goes all Renaissance on an Apple MacBook Air with a glittering cherub design done up with 20,000 Swarovski crystals.
The $7,000 Lady Blanche iPhone 4 from Gresso goes rogue by adding three clocks, plus pockets of free-floating Swarovski crystals, to the back.
Jodi Johnson's Harley-Davidson motorcycle looks like it was run through a Bedazzler with a custom pink flame paint job and more than 10,000 Swarovski crystals.
The "Nespresso Crystal Coffee Machine" is festooned with no fewer than 3,100 Swarovskis.
Swarovski crystals seem to share certain properties with acne. They appear to crop up on everything at some point in its life, and no one suffering from them ever appears to be happy.
Only one thing looks worse than Winnie the Pooh having his face sandpapered off, and that's any gadget covered in Swarovski crystals. Here's the worst examples ever seen
ViewSonic's LCDs fall victim to the Swarovski empire.
Scientists at Harvard have coaxed beautiful microscopic crystal flowers to form in a beaker of chemical fluid.
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Samsung's future-gazing scientists claim to have cooked up a way of developing atom-thin silicon alternative graphene on a commercial scale.


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Sean Faircloth, speaking at Ft. Bragg, addresses the multimillion dollar "Spirituality Fitness Test" imposed by the U.S. Military.
Faircloth is author of Attack of the Theocrats: How the Religious Right Harms Us All and What We Can Do About It.
Find about more about the Ten Point Vision of a Secular America here
Video courtesy of Scott Burdick and Jordan Clipston
Editing by J.D. Mack - Stage 2 A/V Productions