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Youth Needed for Summer Mapping Project
A steering committee campaigning for a youth center in Lexington Park is launching a summer Community Youth Mapping project to inventory local resources for young people and families and inform the community about plans for the summer.
Approximately 25 young people between the ages of 15 to 20 will conduct a block-by-block inventory of resources in the Lexington Park, Great Mills, Park Hall, and California areas. For six weeks, the young people will comb the community, surveying the public in commercial areas, and interview representatives of agencies and local businesses. Their objective is to collect detailed information about the nature of places, people, and activities of relevance to young people, their families, and the community.
The Community Youth Mapping Steering Committee is drawing on representation from various community organizations that share a common concern for young people and for the health and vitality of the Lexington Park area. These include, but are not limited to, the NAACP, Walden Sierra, Lexington Park Library, Bright Futures Enlightenment, Basketball4LYFE, Community Mediation of St. Mary's County, St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation, and Tri-County Youth Services Bureau. Expert guidance is being provided by Block-by-Block Consulting, formerly the AED/Center for Youth Development and Policy Research.
The Youth Mappers will enter the collected information into a database on a daily basis. By the end of the summer, the community mapping project will have information with which to discuss needs and gaps, opportunities for additional activities, and first steps toward establishing a community center with a strong focus on young people. The data will also result in a smartphone app with which young people, their parents, mentors, educators, and the broader community can identify activities according to interest or date and time.
Recruitment of 25 Youth Mappers, three field supervisors, and a project coordinator has begun. Mappers' applications are due by May 24; others on May 30. Interested parties may email a copy of their resume, or a letter of interest to firstname.lastname@example.com, or fill out this application and fax it to 301-645-9169.
For more information on the mapping project, contact Marcia Greenberg of the Community Youth Mapping Steering Committee at email@example.com or 301-862-2930 or Laurel James, executive director of the Tri-County Youth Services Bureau at email@example.com or 301-643-0943.
For more about Lexington Park, visit the St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation's Leader member page.
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Sometimes you stumble across pictures that tell a story. Other times you find pictures, and you wish you knew what the story was. This is the first of several photos that seem to document the road trips of a few young men -- across Ohio in their trusty Crosley Sedan. The backs of the photos identify some names and show that this car took the young men through several towns in southern Ohio, near the Kentucky and West Virginia borders.
"Malvern, Bill, Jim & J.D. (crying)
Ironton, Ohio -- June 26th.
Charles over fence"
No year -- but, based on the other photos, it is probably 1948.

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Calming not coming
Financially strapped city ends program, leaving 2 Westside streets without long-promised traffic-slowing upgrades
For several years, two Westside traffic calming projects have been delayed. Now they have been cancelled altogether.
The city released the bad news last week in postcards to residents of six neighborhoods citywide. The Westside neighborhoods are around 17th Street and around Broadway Street.
The action means those streets - 17th between Colorado Avenue and Uintah Street and Broadway between 21st Street and Westend Avenue - will not receive construction treatments the city had once pledged for the purpose of ōcalmingö (slowing down) traffic.
In the postcards, blame for the demise of what had been called the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) was placed on city budget cuts. ōUnfortunately, the NTMP has been suspended as the result of the loss of its program funding and staff resources,ö writes Kristin Bennett, the city transportation planner who had coordinated the program. ōStaff cannot speculate at this time if or when the city will be able to provide traffic calming assistance again, given the community's current financial issues. In the interim, your neighborhood can request traffic enforcement through the Colorado Springs Police Department (482-7143) as its resources permit.ö
Residents who had spearheaded calming plans in the 17th Street and Broadway neighborhoods were not pleased at the news, although both Karen Pierce (17th) and Anna England (Broadway) said they saw it coming because of city financial woes going back three years.
Still, England observed that the project had once been slated for construction in 2006 (as had 17th Street).
ōMy feeling is we've been getting the runaround on this since the very beginning,ö she said. ōNow, with the financial problems the city is having, I wasn't surprised.ö
Pierce said she was disappointed because the safety issues along 17th Street haven't gone away. ōUnlike many newer neighborhoods, ours does not have sidewalks in many places, and pedestrians, often families with small children in strollers, cross from side to side to find them,ö she said. ōAt the same time, drivers use 17th as a quick connection between Uintah and Colorado Avenue, and they race through the neighborhood. Visibility at the curve [between St. Vrain Street and Armstrong Avenue], where pedestrians tend to cross the street, is very bad. Drivers do not slow down and they tend to cut the curve.ö
England sees a continuing danger on Broadway, even though she believes that because of ōincreased awareness of the problemö there's been some improvement over the years. ōIt's a long, straight street,ö she said. ōIt attracts people speeding through.ö A future worry is that with the addition of the White Acres Open Space off 26th Street and two bicycle-promoting businesses at the nearby Roundhouse commercial center (21st and Highway 24), there will be more cyclists on Broadway, and a car/bike accident could occur. Sadly, she said, that might be what it would take for the city to act.
For 17th Street, the story began 10 years ago, when a neighborhood leader who has since moved away applied to the city for inclusion in the program. England, who went around the neighborhood gathering signatures on a traffic-safety petition, put in the request for Broadway seven years ago. The city selected both locations for calming improvements in 2005. They were two of only three that were picked that year after the city studied 23 locations citywide. At the time, Bennett explained, the two Westside streets scored strongly in the city's set of criteria, including speeding problems, higher-than-appropriate traffic volume and proximity to schools or parks,
At that time, Bennett told neighbors in both areas they would start seeing at least temporary, ōtestö improvements in early 2006, with permanent work to go in after another meeting with the neighborhoods to discuss the test results. The work on Broadway was to include traffic circles at Westend Avenue (instead of the current stop sign) and at Market Street, plus corner ōbump- outsö at Calvert and Market streets. On 17th, plans called for corner bump-outs at the intersections with Platte and with Bijou and a traffic circle at Boulder Street. However, issues kept cropping up, including problems with subcontractors, bad weather and city engineering staff not having time to review the design.
Some lines were painted on the pavement in both areas (to show where the bump-outs and/or traffic circles would go), and Broadway received some test installations in late 2006. However, Bennett said the subcontractor had not done the work right, and she had all but the bump-outs at Calvert and Broadway streets removed. Today the Calvert bump-outs remain, and there are no immediate plans to remove them. ōThe materials will be pulled if they are damaged,ö she said in an e-mail this week. ōBut for now, they are staying in as staff is hoping to convert the temporary curb bump-outs to permanent bump-outs to shorten the school crossing [it's next to Midland Elementary]. This, however, is dependent on acquiring grant funding if we can. The existing temporary materials are correctly sized and positioned and do serve a function.ö
In August 2007, City Traffic Engineering listed 17th Street as the top-priority calming project in the city (Broadway was fourth). At the same time, the city, seeking to cut costs, announced it would forego test installations and go right into final construction. However, the 17th work was delayed once again when engineers decided the drainage impacts from the two planned bump-outs needed further study.
There followed three events that hurt 17th Street's chances. First, the city eliminated the NTMP stipend from the 2008 general fund (it had been getting $60,000 a year). Second, that summer a neighborhood meeting revealed objections to the traffic circle (mystifying city officials who had presided over a neighborhood meeting three years earlier that had OK'd it). Third, in the spring of 2009, the city's request for a school-safety grant to help fund the 17th Street work was turned down, in the wake of School District 11 having decided to close its elementary school at Bijou and 17th.
According to Bennett, the last of the NTMP funds was split between the recently finished Holland Park calming project (see story, Page 8) and the east side's Alta Loma Road project (to be built this winter).
She said Alta Loma had also been approved in 2005, so it has been in the official queue about as long as 17th and Broadway. Another reason it was chosen was that the Westside projects would have cost more than the remaining NTMP money, Bennett said (although she did not have those figures at hand).
The final reason for doing Alta Loma was that a city traffic engineer who was laid off after 2009 because of the city cutbacks only had time to design one last calming project before she left, and that was Alta Loma, Bennett said.
Traffic calming reflects a philosophy that street design can influence how people drive. For example, bump-outs at intersections on Holland Park Boulevard narrow the neighborhood street to roughly a third of its 60-foot width.
Westside Pioneer article


text: I finished my radiotherapy ((after chemotherapy) in early December, and I've recently had my first post-treatment mammogram, which was clear. I waited until my hair startedto come out (around fifteen days from the first session of chemo) and then my daughter shaved it. I bought wigs and various scarves, and can honestly say that have never had so many compliments as when I wore my wig! If I wanted to go for the sympathy vote, I put a scarf on. Life had to be put on hold - although I only had side effects on the fourth day of the second type of chemotherapy (taxoterre) - when I got griping stoach pains and had to get some 'spasfon' from the doctor. Otherwise the actual treatment day was just boring! I suggest you get an ipad, smart phone, kindle or whatever will keep you occupied for two - three hours. The radiotherapy was just a fifteen minute in and out - and my hospital had special parking spaces reserved for radiotherapy patients. I drove myself the whole time - 50 km each way, so ended up with a nice reimbursement in lieu of taking taxis (it's how I bought my ipad). The worst thing about the radiotherapy is that it was impossible to get into a routine, since each appointment could be at a different time - you are given a card at the end of each week with the appointments for the following week. I abadoned my strict diet during chemoherapy, and actually put on around 10 kilos - now trying to get that off! So, nobody need actually know unless you want them to. You do get lots of comments about 'how brave you are' or 'you are fighting it' but in reality there seems to be little that you can actually do that will influence the outcome, other than adhering to the course of treatment. Others may disagree with me! I don't know where you are, but I had a 'buddy' who was going through a similar process about six weeks ahead of me - so could give me relevant information about my particular hospital, and the consultants. Maybe if there is a CSF covering your area they might know of someone in that situation? I'm happy to help if I can - send me a pm with your contact details if you wish. I am lucky because I have an outlet for my creativity in fused glass - and that helps to keep my mind occupied - but you are bound to have dark episodes, just stick with it!


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the story of a man and his countryBy
In talking with many national leaders and planters throughout our time on the Prague / Budapest JetSet trip, one of the most compelling stories for me and many of our trip participants was about how God had moved among the Czech people and was drawing them to himself. It was the story of Sasha Flek, but it was a parallel story of his country and a post-Christian world.
Sasha told of his journey in coming to Christ which was instrumental in many of his friends being transformed, though not in the sequencing one might expect. Later, led to translate the Bible into a contemporary version of Czech, which was completed a couple years ago, he continued to see God stirring the hearts of people throughout the country as the whole text was and is read annually at Easter in town squares throughout the country.
This brief interview gives some more insight into the Czech worldview which Flek describes as anti-clerical or anti-institutional. He gives some of his cultural exegesis in how to speak to his postmodern, post-Christian countrymen.
Unfortunately we did not get Sasha's full story on video, but we do have the audio. It was a huge blessing and encouragement to me. I would encourage you to give it a listen if you can invest the time. Here is a link for the audio on The Upstream Collective sight. By the way, his story includes an amazing phenomenon that has started in the last several years in the Czech Republic because of the Easter holiday. Thought I would share that in case anyone is still looking for a good Easter illustration. (smile)
This was insightful. Thank you for sharing this with us.


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Close to everything - City Hall, Parliament Square, shops and restaurants.
Beautifully decorated apartment with design furniture, artwork and more. Seeing is believing. Private entrance. Private parking.
Walking distance to harbour area with Whale Watching, and Seafood Restaurants.
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As is the custom among Korean couples to celebrate 100 days of being together, I thought that it would be fitting on this 100th post anniversary to write you a letter. This might seem a little strange to someone uninitiated in your wiles and seductive power, or your sweetness and enchanting manners, but for those of us who have fallen deeply, madly, and passionately in love with you (despite your many flaws), I think they will understand.
I remember distinctly the first time I had seriously heard of you. There were a few occasions before that when someone had mentioned you in passing, but I guess we weren't yet fated to meet. I was sitting in a restaurant with K-What?!'s author and another friend. All of us love Bollywood, and I found the conversation shifted as K-What?! introduced me to one of your many charms - My Name is Kim Samsoon. Little did I know what was coming. You know, sometimes people want to set you up on blind dates where they really don't know either party very well, maybe I thought it was something like that (but she really does know me well). Needless to day, I didn't follow up immediately on that suggestion, but some months later, I decided I should probably see what all the fuss was about.
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It was also the first time I realized that there was ramen and then there was ramyun. Funnily enough, I struggle to say "ramen" these days. And I pepper my English liberally with Koreanisms, which probably makes people really confused. Okay, I try to be careful with it, mostly. Somehow the default switch has been changed. You did that to me. You've changed me. Sometimes you make me completely crazy, but I do love you. And while BOF was a rough patch in our relationship, I will forever be so glad you introduced me to Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong, and Kim Bum. Life without them and their loveliness would be so sad. I mean, look at them. Just look. Feast your eyes. And ears. And eyes.
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I mean why else would I watch an entire series of car commercials just to see more Lee Min Ho?! Please tell me where my sanity went. Lee Min Ho is what happened. And Game Over will never be quite the same for me after this. Whenever anyone says "Game over," I just smile inside and think that they will never quite understand the sexiness of that phrase.
You really just make my heart flutter, so much so that I have to take to reciting Kim Soo Han Moo Geo Bukgi Wa Doo Roo Mi Sam Cheon Gab Sa Dong Bang Sark Chi Chi Ka Po Sa Ri Sa Ri Sen Ta Weo Ri Se Bbu Ri Ka Moo Doo Sel La Goo Roomi Heo Ri Kae In Dam Byeo Rak Seo Sang Won eh Go Yan ee Ba Du Ki Neun Dol Dol ee... [Please check out the awesome post I linked in the first few words. It has some cool insights into the poem].
And the reasons for my heart to flutter. Let me count the ways...
There's the gorgeous and lovely people.
Okay, I'll stop with the people...I could go on for ages with how many lovely and gorgeous people there are in the Korean entertainment industry.
There's the complete romanticism of first loves and confessions that we all wish we can have a little magic like that in our lives and loves at some point.
And of course the epically romantic kiss scenes that leave us a little breathless.
And then for giving us the In-Hyun couple (even if it was only momentarily). Those moments with Kim Boong Do will forever hold a special place in my heart.
And for just making us fall in love a million times over.
It hasn't all been chocolate and roses though. You've also made me cry. Wracking sobs that left my face and shirt drenched in tears. I will forever remember that hero walk out the hospital. Always. And Suddenly my heart just hurts thinking about that and I tear up. What did you do to me Drama? I've sobbed at other moments too, not just that hero walk. There is just something that you do to touch my heart and soul. You make me love these fictitious characters with so much emotion that I am sure some of my friends etc. think I'm slightly bonkers. How do you do it?
And sometimes you just make me laugh. I laugh until I snort, or spit-take. Or I just giggle in plain delight. Like when Park Shi Hoo danced that silly, crazy jig that still makes me smile and laugh.
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Or every time Ji Sung and Jaejoong squabbled on Protect the Boss ㅋㅋㅋ Their frenemy bromance might have been better than the romance.
Or that time when SNSD almost caused the Korean War to start up again ;)
Oh Drama, you are just absolutely lovely!
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So pretty much I am in love with you Drama. Oh you beautiful creature who has launched a thousand
Just please, whatever you do, don't tell me Goodbye Baby because then my heart will be Broken. So please let me love you for forever.
Happy 100th post! And the 100 ways you keep me happy.
Always and forever,
dewaanifordrama (I really am crazy about you).
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The success to enjoy a good fireplace or wood stove, lies very much in its installation, hence it is something to take into account at the time of getting down to work. Youhave to make a summary of everything you need to take into account, to forget about certain problems that are avoidable. But surely take advice from Fireplace Service Company for hassle free installation.
- Straight pipe outlet
Think about the location, since the smoke outlet should be straight or at most two elbows of 45º (normally the manufacturersadvice only one) and between elbow and elbow that there is a maximum separation of 50 cm, avoiding placing therefore, the elbows of 90º.
- The tube at the exit to the outside
The outer part of the tube should protrude between 50 and 60 cm. from the highest part of the roof, roof, or nearest obstacle.
- Free diameter around the smoke outlet
It is also necessary that you respect a minimum distance of about 8 meters from your smoke outlet to any nearby exterior volume, whether they are adjoining houses, structures, trees, etc…
- The air inlets for a good combustion
If the room where your chimney is located is not too large ,you will have to leave an external air intake so that the combustion can be carried out correctly.
- Shape of the outlet duct
It must be roundto favor cleaning and take advantage of the smoke dynamics.
- The type of material for the smoke outlet
It's recommended to use stainless steel, as it remains unchanged for longer.
- On reductions and extensions
They are not recommended, since some often cause plaster problems and others favor condensation.
- About the area to be intubated
If possible, the whole section from the same exit of the stove or chimney, until its exit to the outside, and all in the same diameter, (marked by the chimney or stove).
- Minimum length of the route
The smoke outlet must not be less than 4 meters.
- Other recommendations for departures
Other ducts enabled for other uses such as smoke extraction should not be used.
- Of the hoods
It's recommended that the anti-plaster as it avoids major problems in the subject of plaster, especially those caused by the gusty air.
- To seal the tubes
It is necessary to join the different sections of tubes, for this use specific refractory putty for this purpose; To seal on the outside and prevent water from entering at that point there are several options the fastest and most comfortable is to use.
Once all the steps have been followed correctly, with the fact that you have chosen a product (fireplace or stove) of quality and according to your needs, you can only enjoy our fireplace-wood stove.
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Guest Post David Mapletoft, Diabetes Educator
What is the HbA1c or A1c?
The haemoglobin A1c blood test (HbA1c or A1c) is an important tool in your diabetes self care plan. This test shows the average level of glucose in your blood over the last 6 to 8 weeks.
This test is measured by having a blood sample taken from a vein (usually at a pathology service) and measured in a laboratory. A doctor must order this test for you.
The results give you and your health care team a "snapshot" of your Blood Glucose Levels over the previous couple of months. This is very useful information to help you and your team decide how well your diabetes self care plan is working.
With the information in the A1c test, you and your health care team can decide whether to make changes in your medication (insulin or tablets), diet, and exercise plan. Then, by having your A1c tested again three months later, you can see if the changes you made have improved your Blood Glucose Level management. You can then make more changes in your self-care plan, if needed, and then test your A1c again each 3 months to see if things are working, or need more changes.
The process of changing your treatment plan and testing your A1c should continue until your A1c value reaches the target you and your health care team have set. This is usually 7% or less – depending on your individual circumstances and the region that you live in.
Even when your diabetes is well managed, it is suggested that you have your HbA1c measured each 3 months. At the very least each 6 months.
How often should you be checking your Blood Glucose Level ?
Diabetes can be silently causing harm inside your body – not giving you any warning signs that there is a problem. i.e. symptoms such as tiredness, thirst, increased urination, blurred vision may NOT be present even if your Blood Glucose Level is in the unhealthy range.
Many people do not check their Blood Glucose Level. Or they have random tests or tests measuring the Blood Glucose Level at a less than optimal time.
By having a regular HbA1c this can help you get back on track (if you have drifted off) and reduce your risk of diabetes associated health problems over time.
By testing your A1c regularly, you will be able to change your treatment plan whenever it becomes necessary.
By making an appointment with you GP each 3 months you can have your HbA1c checked, and at the same time Blood Pressure and any other appropriate checks like cholesterol, kidney function, etc
Some questions to ask your GP:
- Do you know when my HbA1c was last tested, and was it in the target range?
- Would you please explain the results of my last HbA1c test?
- Are there things that I could be doing to improve my HbA1c level?
- Are there any changes needed to my diabetes medication/s? i.e. a dose change or a change in the type of diabetes medication I am taking?
Remember…….One of the most important things to dealing with life with diabetes is communicating and connecting with people who understand. Head across to our supportive group on Facebook here.
David – Diabetes Educator


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Jason Lester – Running on Faith
By Sandy Adams
Running on Faith: The Principles Passion and Pursuit of a Winning Life, Jason Lester
My best friend found this book one night and said, "Here. Have you read this one yet? I think it's about marathons or something."
It was $1. It was a book about running. I love running. I love reading books. I love reading books about running. I bought it.
I didn't expect to get too much out of it for $1, to be honest. I opened it late that night to read the first paragraph and didn't stop for almost 40 pages.
Jason Lester, it turns out, has no use of his right arm. It also turns out, the book isn't just about a marathoner, per se. He's an ultra endurance athlete, an Ironman, and his perseverance is something from which we all could learn.
There are religious nuances throughout the book. Lester believes he is doing God's work. He listens for God's calling and then answers. A series of events set the life he has today into motion, and he recognized this all later on.
The absence of his mother, early death of his father, loss of the mobility in his right arm, marriage, move to Hawaii and subsequent divorce led Lester to be exactly what he is, and that was exactly what he was meant to be.
Lester has remarkable faith, without question, regardless of whether it's the same faith any other one of us trusts or not. Any flavor of that kind of faith, faith strong enough to carry someone through those varieties of setbacks and land them on the other side, the side where there isn't merely surviving and thriving, but competing in the world's most brutal competition against the world's finest, able-bodied athletes, is a faith I wish I had.
The stories about the competitions themselves are colorful and interesting. I felt like I was a spectator along the way, watching Lester do his thing in the Hawaiian heat.
I learned a thing or two about ultra endurance reading this. Lester wrote with enough detail and explanation to engage newbies to the sport without boring the veterans.
There are several lines and paragraphs I found to be highlighter-worthy. Lester shares wisdom, advice and an inside look at his whole world. I learned how he fuels to train, about his "laboratory", how he maintains his mindset and why he made the choices he did.
He recognizes his sport is demand more and from him than others. He understands that what he sets forth worked for him and probably wouldn't for others and does well with presenting his advice so that it applies to any reader, from the entrepreneur to stay-at-home-moms, who are looking for motivation.
This $1 book changed my perspective about endurance running. I used to think I hurt after a five-miler in the rain. Then I read about Jason Lester who swam the Pacific for six miles with one arm while he got stung by a massive school of jellyfish. Jason Lester who went on, immediately after that to bike more than 200 miles before running a double, yes double, marathon. In one day. With one arm. My five-mile problems got nothing on that.
This book shed light on how ultra endurance competitors physically and mentally do what they do.
I didn't buy this book because of its affiliation with faith from a religious standpoint, although if you're interested, that's there. The faith of Lester is a universal one. It can certainly be interpreted in any way you prefer to use it, and Lester, I think, knows that.
In a way, the $1 book by Jason Lester was my own sort of faith calling. He would've called it the voice of God. Call it whatever you like. His story made me think. It made me grateful and it proves that with work and faith, if you want something bad enough no matter the cost, it's already yours. You just have to go get it.
Thank you for not quitting, Jason Lester. Thanks for keeping your faith.


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Farmhouse for holiday rental near Marmande - AT002775
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This tidal bay with approximately 100km of coastline is renowned for its boating and oysters. All round the bay are beautiful beaches, little fishing and holiday villages, campsites, dunes and pine forests.
Visit Gujan Mestras close to Arcachon to see oyster farming. Follow the port signs to 7 little inlets with wooden workshop cabins which don't appear to have changed in 100 years.
Children will love Gujan Mestras's Aquacity water park and museum of model ships. Nearby La Hume is the summer home to dozens of craft workers.
Watersports enthusiasts can enjoy diving, sea-kayaking, windsurfing and boating and on land there are quality walking and cycle trails for exploring the woodland areas.
The Bay is also a fabulous place for bird-watching if you avoid June to September (too many visitors). Boats from Arcachon take you to Bird Island and Teich Ornithological Park – an important wetland site at the eastern end of the Bay (open daily 1000 – 1800) to see spoonbills blue throat and black kites along with nesting storks.
The Gironde, at over 75km long and 12km wide in places, is Europe's largest estuary. Formed where the mighty Dordogne and Garonne rivers meet at Bourg, it's a waterway with strong tidal currents and sandbanks demanding skilful navigation by shipping of all sizes.
Over the centuries, the Gironde Estuary has been a route to the Atlantic for commodities on which the port of Bordeaux has built its prosperity, from sugar to wine. Along its banks grow some of the world's most prestigious vineyards. Vines even grow on the Ile de Patiras and Ile Margaux which form part of a series of privately owned islands within the estuary.
Another island houses a seventeenth century fort whilst others provide stopping off places for hundreds of migratory birds. Cross the estuary on the Larmarque to Blaye ferry or take the car ferry from Pointe de Grave at its mouth to Royan. In March 2011, a Portland stone memorial was unveiled at Pointe de Grave to commemorate the 'most daring small scale raid of WWII.' In 1942, 10 Royal Marines in canoes mounted a limpet mine attack on shipping in Bordeaux Harbour.
From Royan a boat operates May to September taking visitors to Cordouan Lighthouse, a beautiful listed building built in 1584 and France's oldest working lighthouse, which stands guard out at sea over the mouth of this great estuary.
200km of silver sand where Atlantic rollers, white with foam, crash on beautiful beaches backed by dunes and forests, stretching south from the Gironde Estuary to stylish Biarritz in the Pyrenees Atlantiques.
The lack of coastal roads north from Arcachon Bay leaves huge areas wild and un-crowded while other Atlantic beaches are a magnet for watersports enthusiasts. Surfing is popular from Le Verdon to Cap Ferret, the most well known resorts being Carcans Hourtin – which has surf schools – and Lacanau where world professional events are held. Behind pine-fringed dunes the lakes of Lacanau and Hourtin-Carcans offer child-friendly beaches and calmer waters ideal for swimming, sailing and windsurfing.
Discover quiet holiday and fishing villages linked by wildernesses ideal for cycling, walking and horse riding. The popular resort of Arcachon with its tidal bay and family friendly beaches is a magnet for oyster lovers.
12 km further south, the highest sand dune in Europe, Dune du Pilat, rises over 100m. Steep as a ski jump, climb stairs to the top for fantastic views over the Atlantic, Arcachon Bay and forests of the Landes – wonderful at sunrise and sunset. This 2700m long sand mountain is constantly re-sculpted by wind and tide and is a favorite with sand-boarders and paragliders.


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State Visit of His Most Eminent Highness the Prince and Grand Master Fra' Matthew Festing at UN Headquarters Vienna
H.M.E.H. Fra' Matthew Festing with the highest government members arrived at the UN Plaza and were received with honours by the UN Security and Safety Forces. The UNOV Director General and UNODC Executive Director, Yury Fedotov welcomed H.M.E.H. and the delegation of the Order upon arrival at the UN Plaza and accompanied the delegation personally to the UNODC headquarters.
During the bilateral meeting with UNODC issues of common interest were covered including human trafficking and migrant smuggling, anti-corruption measures, HIV/AIDS, social issues surrounding violence against women and prevention and treatment of drug abuse among youth.
Mr. Fedotov expressed an invitation to join the campaign End Human Trafficking Now (EHTN) by attending a high level event in New York on 23 March 2012.
Furthermore he expressed gratitude for the support received by the Order in initiating a partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers which led to a publication on good practices in corporate anti-corruption.
The activities of Myanmar of UNODC were discussed and a potential common working area on Human Trafficking, Drugs and alternative cultivations was mentioned.
Common areas of future work were screened for Africa and Latin America as well.
In order to underline these common undertakings the Grand Chancellor Jean Pierre Mazery signed a Joint Statement between the Order and UNODC. This closer cooperation should give more visibility to the UNODC campaigns to prevent human trafficking, drug abuse and corruption.
It was also mentioned that the same concerns about transnational issues are shared between the Order and UNODC and that partnerships with faith-based organizations are an important part of UNODC's work in a community-driven approach to handle world wide threatening concerns.
A commemorative medal of the Order was presented to Director General Yury Fedotov at the end of the official visit.
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Allegiant Air 15 Days of Telluride: Day 2, Ice Skating and Sledding
With Allegiant flying from Phoenix, AZ and Oakland, San Francisco, CA this winter, travelers might ask what they can look forward to enjoying during their visit to the Box Canyon. Look no further than our 15 days of Telluride, a daily description of what Allegiant travelers can do during their winter vacation. Day 2: Ice Skating and Sledding.
Yes, the skiing is amazing in Telluride but there are so many more things to do! Some great kids (and adult) activites to do are ice skating and sledding.Ice Skating:
Whether you are spending your time in Telluride or Mountain Village, there are ice skating options for both towns. In Mountain Village visit Boot Doctor's outdoor rink right outside of Hotel Madeline (next to Neve Sports). Parents can enjoy the warmth of the outdoor fire places while they watch there little ones skate.
Hop down to Telluride Town Park for an indoor and outdoor skating experience. Telluride's outdoor rink can be found right next to the nordic skiing center and track and offers beautiful views of Telluride's natural surroudings. On colder days venture into the Hanley Pavillion indoor rink also located in Town Park.
Don't have your own skates? Don't worry. All facilities offer skate rentals.Sledding:
Telluride Town Park has many winter offerings from ice skating to nordic skiing and sledding. Head on up to Firecracker Hill and sled into the park. Sleds can be rented from the Nordic Ski Association office located in the park.
Just two more reasons why you should visit Telluride this winter!


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Biltmore Culinary Academy director and author, Lourdes Castro, will talk about her third cookbook,Latin Grilling
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in Coral Gables.
"I really love grilling. When you're up north and you don't have that luxury [year-round], you really appreciate it that much more, so I've been obsessed with grilling ever since I moved back to New York," she said.
The book is organized into 10 chapters covering various Latin American grill-centric feasts. You'll find Brazilian rodizio, Patagonian asado, a Cuban cookout, Chilean seafood cookout, and Nicaraguan ranch roast. Each chapter covers a complete meal with sides and sauces. Castro also includes a menu game plan to help you prepare everything involved in the menu.
"I kinda wanted it to be as if you had friends from Argentina, what would they make if they would be inviting you over?"
The book also has a section devoted to grilling basics and tips. Most recipes are written for a gas grill but Castro touches on charcoal grilling as well.
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Hey Church!!
I know many of you saw the video A Plea and A Warning on Sunday morning. This blog has some of the same information but expands the topic somewhat. It also includes a link to the video in case you missed it and a video with Ted Bundy you will want to check out!
Love you guys!
I want to ask all the Christians out there a question. If I gave you an opportunity to invest in an industry that generated more revenue than country music, rock music, jazz music, classical music, Broadway plays, and ballet combined last year would you want in?
It would at least be an intriguing opportunity, wouldn't it?
What if I told you that 40 million of you are already investing in it regularly? In fact about 72% of men and 28% of women consistently bank there hard earned cash into this revenue machine!
Excited? You shouldn't be! I'm talking about the porn industry!
Here's where my heart is breaking…a very large percentage of that comes from those who claim to be followers of Jesus! Church…what are we doing?
In the book of Revelation chapter 2 Jesus addresses the church of Ephesus by first commending them for things they've done well and then rebuking them for what they've done wrong. Verse 4 and the beginning of verse 5 say:
You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen!
I want to challenge you with those very words! Look at the heights from which the church has fallen! How have our standards sunk so low?!
This blog, and the video that is included, are both a plea and a warning. Pornography destroys lives, destroys marriages, and destroys families!
Some of you right now know you are letting your mind, through a fantasy world, go places it shouldn't be going! The lies you tell yourselves are "I can handle it!" "It's just a romance novel!" or "It's just a movie for girls night out!" But the truth is you can't handle it and it's porn wrapped in a book cover and glossed over by Hollywood hype!
The lie you don't realize you're buying into is that the acceptance, validation, and intimacy you are looking for can be found in pornography and sexual immorality! IT CAN NOT!!
Let me ask you this. If I told you there was a rattlesnake in your bed would you rationalize it away by saying, "Oh, it's just a little one!" Or if I told you I put a little arsenic in your sweet tea would you still drink it?
If those two examples seem crazy to you then why would we snuggle up with pornography when it is more poisonous than either a rattlesnake or arsenic? Why would we coddle pornography when it not only destroys your life but destroys the life of those around you as well?
You need to understand that sin always takes you farther than you want to go, keeps you there longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay! Jesus tells us that the eye is the lamp of your body. He says that when our eyes are good, our whole body is full of light. But when they are bad, our whole body is full of darkness. Why? Because what you allow to pass through your eyes enters your mind and ultimately settles in your heart! Fantasies no longer satisfy and the line you wouldn't cross continues to move! Fantasies become realities when the fantasy no longer satisfies! If you don't believe me check out this interview with Ted Bundy. Yes, The Ted Bundy.
We need to understand that Ted Bundy started with soft-core pornographic magazines that he encountered in the local grocery stores. It progressed to hardcore pornography and then to violent pornography. When the fantasies were not enough he acted out what he had already seen. Am I saying that everyone who views pornography will end up as another Ted Bundy? No. Am I saying that you will reap destruction from the bad seed you sow? YES!
Any movie, book, magazine, website, picture, or anything else that causes you to be aroused by and/or lust after someone other than your spouse is PORN! And PORN is SIN…PERIOD! And for the single people who would rationalize it away by saying, "I don't have a spouse" you're not exempt either. You are committing adultery against God.
My plea with you today is that you would turn from your sin! My warning to you is that if you don't, you are on a path to destruction! There are some who see themselves as dabbling in a harmless exotic and exciting new world, there are others who have so conditioned themselves to porn that you no longer see it as wrong, and there are others of you who are so mired in it that you don't think there is any escape. Wherever you find yourself today, my prayer is that your eyes are open to the truth and hope that is in Jesus! That you will know this church is here to offer you a safe place to share your struggles and to not be Ok. We want to help you escape the porn trap.
Guys, get off the website, destroy the videos, burn the magazines! Stop rationalizing it as normal! It's NOT normal! Ladies, stop rationalizing 50 Shades of Grey as a romance novel! It's not. It IS porn! Stop rationalizing Magic Mike as a fun girls night out! It's not. It IS porn! Turn back to your first love, JESUS! In other words break away from this devastating sin through repentance by turning from death through porn and to life through our living God.
Last thing. Our culture is saturated with gray area and confusion in regard to sexual issues. We feel that God has put it on our hearts to kick off a series entitled 50 Shades of Gray: The Black and White on Sexual Issues. It will not be a rant against the book, but will take an honest look at what scripture says about sex and the many issues that surround it as well as the hope we find in the GOOD NEWS of Jesus!
Remember…we don't want anything from you…we want everything for you! That includes a heart that is whole and a life that glorifies God!
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I have recently gotten hundreds of upholstery fabic samples. Each sample is about the size of a placemat. I think I could do something really cool with them but not sure what.
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by Calculated Risk on 12/08/2016 01:05:00 PM
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Animal Spirits and Business Confidence
A few excerpts from two research reports this morning:
From Merrill Lynch: Animal spirits matter
Anecdotes and surveys suggest that business and consumer confidence has improved following the election. The gain in animal spirits could amplify the boost to the economy from fiscal stimulus, creating upside risk to our forecast. We will have to wait for the "hard data" from November and December to have clarity on the timing and magnitude.From Wells Fargo: Small Business Confidence Jumps Following the Presidential Election
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Small business owners are feeling much more optimistic about the prospects for the economy and their business in the coming year. The latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, which was conducted from Nov. 11 to Nov. 17, jumped 12 points to 80 from the previous quarter and is up 26 points over the past year. Small business optimism is now at its highest level since January 2008, when the index was coming down as the economy slid into recession. The latest reading marks the largest quarterly increase in a little over a year and is one of the largest quarterly gains in the series' history.
While political factors likely influenced the magnitude of the improvement in small business confidence, business owners' attitudes about the economy and their business have been gradually improving for the past few years. All of the improvement in the most recent quarter, however, came from the expectations series, which jumped 17 points in the fourth quarter. The present situation index fell 5 points, essentially reversing the prior quarter's gain.
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My cousin gets married today. In honor of him and his bride, here's a cut from his favorite album of 2014.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
'Zipper' Review
Patrick Wilson would seem to be a perfect fit for Zipper, a dark drama about an honorable man running for office who is undone by an unexpected fixation on high-class call girls. (Hey, it happens to the best of us.) Instead, the film is laughable. I reviewed this stinker for Paste.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 8:02 PM
Labels: movie reviews, paste
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
'Z for Zachariah' and Craig Zobel's Lab-Experiment Cinema
Craig Zobel is one of America's most intriguing indie filmmakers, the man behind Great World of Sound and the superb Compliance. He returns with Z for Zachariah, which I saw for the first time at Sundance. I watched it again now that it's opening on Friday, and I continue to find this post-apocalyptic drama deeply unsettling in its own quiet way. Why? Because Zobel, as per norm, is conducting a little experiment with the characters -- and with us in the audience. I get into that over at Deadspin.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 8:41 AM
Labels: craig zobel, deadspin, movie reviews
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
'We Are Your Friends' Review
I'm not so far removed from my youth that I can't feel a kinship to something like We Are Your Friends, which stars Zac Efron as a DJ trying to break into the world of EDM. For a new generation, perhaps this movie will be an American Graffiti or Reality Bites: an impudent, urgent "We are young!" state of the union. But, lordy, the film's story couldn't be more familiar. (Still, I think Wes Bentley is quite good in it as a mentor figure to the young Efron.) I reviewed We Are Your Friends for Screen International.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 6:48 AM
Labels: movie reviews, screen international, zac efron
Friday, August 21, 2015
John Mellencamp - "Longest Days"
"It's one of the better songs of the last few years, actually," Bob Dylan said in February of John Mellencamp's "Longest Days." "I ain't lying."
Labels: bob dylan, friday video
Thursday, August 20, 2015
'Documentary Now!' Review
I wasn't sure what to expect from Documentary Now!, the new IFC series that parodies iconic nonfiction films. But the show, overseen by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers, is straight-up terrific -- not just funny, but also kinda profound in its own modest, playful way. I've only seen three episodes, but I want to watch more, and soon. I reviewed the show for The Wrap.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 3:57 PM
Labels: bill hader, documentaries, the wrap, tv reviews
'Grandma' Review
Lily Tomlin gets one of her richest roles in years with Grandma, a two-hander about a poet and her granddaughter (Julia Garner) who drive around L.A. all day in search of $600. It's a moving, delicate wisp of a film, which I reviewed for Paste.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 6:51 AM
Labels: movie reviews, paste
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
'Hitman: Agent 47' Review
Back in 2007, I reviewed Hitman for Screen International. That movie was not good. Now, Fox is yet again trying to breathe cinematic life into the videogame assassin. Hitman: Agent 47 isn't much better, though. I reviewed this shoot-'em-up stinker for Popular Mechanics.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 12:02 PM
Labels: movie reviews, popular mechanics, video games
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
'American Ultra' Review
What a strange little film American Ultra is. Equal parts midnight movie and lovers-on-the-run saga, American Ultra mixes action, comedy and romance into a heady brew that's sorta entertaining but also kinda tiring. I walked out of the film impressed with the ambition but mixed on the execution. My review is up at Screen International.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 9:25 AM
Monday, August 17, 2015
Why 'Straight Outta Compton' Ruled the Box Office
It's not based on a comic book. It's not a prequel, sequel or reboot. And yet, Straight Outta Compton enjoyed one of the best opening weekends of the summer, earning an estimated $56.1 million over its first three days of release. How did an N.W.A biopic become a sensation? For Rolling Stone, I crunch the numbers and offer a few theories. Hope you enjoy.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 8:19 AM
Labels: essays, hip-hop, list mania, rolling stone, straight outta compton
Friday, August 14, 2015
Los Lobos - "A Matter of Time"
The most underrated band in L.A. rock, Los Lobos will be putting out their latest album, Gates of Gold, on September 25. In the meantime, here's one of their loveliest tracks, off 1984's significantly lovely How Will the Wolf Survive?
Labels: friday video
Thursday, August 13, 2015
'We Come as Friends' Review
It's been nine years since I've seen director Hubert Sauper's superb documentary Darwin's Nightmare. Now, he's returned with another despairing portrait of Africa, We Come as Friends, which sets its sights on South Sudan. You may never look at George Clooney's global activism the same. I reviewed the film for Paste.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 6:01 PM
Labels: documentaries, film festivals, movie reviews, paste
'Straight Outta Compton' and Gangster Rap's "Problematic" Legacy
Since I saw Straight Outta Compton a few weeks ago, I've been wrestling with its portrayal of the iconic N.W.A: Are they heroes or villains? And what kind of musical legacy has Dr. Dre and Ice Cube left behind? I dive into all that over at Deadspin.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 11:05 AM
Labels: deadspin, essays, hip-hop, straight outta compton
Monday, August 10, 2015
'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' Review
Guy Ritchie is at his Guy Ritchie-ist with The Man From U.N.C.L.E., striving for pure cinematic excess without much concern for character or emotion. It almost works. I reviewed the film for Screen International.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 10:14 PM
Labels: guy ritchie, movie reviews, screen international
What's the Greatest Sports Movie?
The gang at Rolling Stone is counting down the 30 best sports movies of all-time, and I contributed a few write-ups. I didn't have a say on the final rankings, but I can say I completely agree with No. 1. You can read the full list here.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 8:18 AM
Labels: documentaries, list mania, rolling stone, sports
Saturday, August 08, 2015
'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': On the Great 'Diary of a Teenage Girl'
Yesterday on Madeleine Brand's KCRW show, James Rocchi and I discussed Fantastic Four, while he tells you about The Gift and I get into Ricki and the Flash and The Diary of a Teenage Girl. You can hear our whole chat here.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 7:26 AM
Labels: madeleine brand, michael b. jordan, movie reviews
Friday, August 07, 2015
'Club de Cuervos' Review
Club de Cuervos is being advertised as Netflix's first original Spanish-language series. It concerns a wealthy Mexican family that's all in turmoil after its patriarch dies: Who's going to run the soccer team now? Not quite juicy, soapy, silly, campy or twisty enough, Club isn't malo, but it ain't bueno either. I reviewed the show for The Wrap.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 4:56 PM
Labels: the wrap, tv reviews
Roberta Flack - "Compared to What"
My review of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. will drop on Monday. In the meantime, here's a song featured in the film.
Labels: friday video
Thursday, August 06, 2015
Meryl Streep's Movies, Ranked
Will and I have done a few ranked lists for Vulture, but our latest is our biggest: We run down 42 of Meryl Streep's performances, from worst to best. This was a massive undertaking, and I'm quite proud of the results. I hope you enjoy.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 6:30 AM
Labels: actors, list mania, meryl streep, vulture
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
'Ricki and the Flash' Review
Meryl Streep is one the best parts -- but not the only good part -- of Ricki and the Flash, which is slight but still pretty profound in its own minor way. I reviewed the movie for Deadspin. (Oh, and this isn't the only Meryl Streep item coming from me this week.)
Posted by Tim Grierson at 11:45 AM
Labels: deadspin, jonathan demme, meryl streep, movie reviews
Jon Stewart, Newsman
Throughout his run on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart was quick to say that he wasn't a journalist -- he was a comic. For Rolling Stone, my colleagues and I chronicle the times that the show actually made news. (Judith Miller probably still doesn't know what hit her.) Here's the piece.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 8:33 AM
Labels: jon stewart, late night, list mania, rolling stone, tv
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
'Fantastic Four' Review
For the first 30 minutes, I was down with Fantastic Four. But soon after, the movie starts going off the rails -- and it never recovers. A fine group of young actors are thoroughly wasted in this misbegotten superhero movie, which I reviewed for Screen International.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 2:40 PM
Labels: comic book movies, marvel, michael b. jordan, miles teller, movie reviews, screen international
Monday, August 03, 2015
Jon Stewart's Favorite Punching Bags
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart ends its run this week. For Rolling Stone, I looked at 10 of the show's most reliable comic targets. Many of them were political figures. One was Arby's. You can read my piece here.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 2:59 PM
Labels: jon stewart, late night, list mania, rolling stone, tv
'Shaun the Sheep Movie' Review
I think the worst thing about the old Wallace and Gromit shorts is that they're so good they've spoiled me. Aardman has made plenty of adorable works since then, but none of them can compare. Now comes Shaun the Sheep Movie, and it's a perfectly enjoyable, super-cute family film about that sweet little sheep. And yet...well, I've got reservations. My review is up at Paste.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 10:20 AM
Labels: animation, movie reviews, paste
Saturday, August 01, 2015
'The End of the Tour' Review
One of the best of the year, The End of the Tour is now playing in Los Angeles and New York. For Deadspin, I go into why I think the movie, about the 1996 encounter between author David Foster Wallace and journalist David Lipsky, is so special. Hope you enjoy.
Posted by Tim Grierson at 6:28 AM
Labels: deadspin, jesse eisenberg, movie reviews
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The 2017 Eilat Chamber Music Festival took place from February 1st to 4th. It was hosted by the Dan Eilat Hotel, with concerts taking place in the hotel's Tarshish Hall and the Big Blue Hall. As befits a festival, the Eilat performances offered some programs that were a step away from mainstream concert fare. One of the festival's most unique and significant concerts was Israeli pianist Amir Katz' "Hommage an Liszt", a complete recital of Liszt Études (February 2nd). In his program notes, Katz reminds the listener that these pieces "represent the peak of writing for piano of the Romantic period".
Katz takes the listener into the world of Franz Liszt's Études with the much-loved "Liebestraum" (Dream of Love) No.3, Liszt's setting of Ferdinand Freilgrath's impassioned "O lieb', so lang du lieben kannst" (Oh love, as long as you can love). Known for its singing melody and delicacy, Amir Katz, chose some daring pedalling, orchestrating the nocturne's demanding sequences with its network of complex "undercurrents", its farewell leaving the listener once more in the mystery of his own musings. Then to "Trois études de concert" (1845-1849), suitably referred to by the composer's Paris publisher as "caprices poétiques". From "Il lamento" (The Lament), in which Katz fires the imagination with the drama inherent in tonal processes, with dissonances melting into harmonic tranquillity, with imposing utterances juxtaposed with fragility, he moves into "La Leggierezza" (Lightness), floating its weightless intricacy, presenting its intensity, his deft, splendidly clean fingerwork taking one back to the gossamer textures of lightness. No less rewarding was Katz' playing of the Impressionistically-hued "Un sospiro" (A Sigh), its huge technical demands (serving as dramatic and theatrical effects in Liszt's own performances) in no way hampering Katz' silken melodic lines and shimmering, flowing arpeggios.
Then to the "Zwei Konzertetüden" (1862-1863) composed by Liszt in Rome, with Katz' playing of "Waldesrauschen" (Forest Murmurs) richly poetic and abundant in nature associations, followed by the playful, imaginative portrayal of "Gnomenreigen" (Dance of the Gnomes), Katz directing the listener's attention to the piece's impish, hopping, good-natured whimsy rather than to the fact that this is one of Liszt's most difficult piano pieces!
The second part of the program was devoted to Franz Liszt's "Transcendental Études", a work begun when the composer was in his teens with its final version published in 1852, when the composer was 41. One of the most challenging works of Romantic piano repertoire, Schumann viewed the 1838 version of it as "studies in storm and dread for, at the most, ten or twelve players in the world." In his program notes, Katz, offering the audience the rare opportunity of hearing the work in its entirety, writes that, in his opinion, "transcendental" refers to the work's "philosophical aspect rather than to the technical side." Opening with the fleeting but uncompromisingly energetic "Preludio", Katz invites his listeners to join him on a journey of vivid pianistic performance and intense emotions. A kaleidoscope of piano techniques, of the timbres created by textures and registers, of programmatic content ("Mazeppa", for example) or visual associations, Katz' warmth of tone and spontaneity, served by his unfaltering technique, gave the pieces an air of freshness, of endless discovery. And beauty of melody is high up on his list of priorities. Creating contrasts between pieces of high drama and massive textures, Katz' signature tenderness and sensibility was woven into the flowing tranquillity of such pieces as "Paysage" (Landscape), the subdued swirling and strangely dissonant "Feux Follets" (Will-o-the Wisps), or the personal expression of nostalgia and delicacy in the ornamented, old-world sentiments of "Ricordanza" (Remembrance).
The Liszt recital is indeed a major milestone in Amir Katz' career. The "12 Études d'éxécution transcendante" constitute a large, probing and all-encompassing slice of life. In presenting them, Katz offers his audience a ravishing array of colours and dynamics in playing that is compelling and frequently stormy but never overblown or opaque. And his interpretation of Liszt is refreshingly devoid of egoism. In Amir Katz' own words: "Performing the Études as a cycle is a captivating and rigorous autobiographical journey for both listener and performer."


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: 2BED APARTMENT WITH LARGE TERRACE AND SHARED POOL IN PRIVATE CONDOMINIUM WITH FANTASTIC LOCATION CLOSE TO BEACH AND TOWN A luxury holiday apartment within a popular condominium complex only a few hundred meters from the beach and 10mins walk to town, a fantastic location for a holiday home or renting. Featuring a ground floor apartment with a very large gated terrace that has sea views and is overlooking the pool and garden that are elevated from street level so private and secure , all rooms have access to the terrace. Entrance hall leads to a large furnished living and dining room with a separate fully equipped kitchen with pantry, 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite). Underground parking in the garage, air conditioning throughout the apartment, Satellite TV and internet connection, an excellent rental history. Sold equipped and furnished
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He didn't always go by his real name.
Up until 2010, Kendrick performed under the name K. Dot and while some fans still refer to him by that moniker, he now prefers his real name, saying he wants to be known for who he really is and what he represents.
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PHILADELPHIA — The Florida Panthers asked Jayce Hawryluk to keep a secret this weekend and on Saturday morning, it was finally revealed to the rest of the world.
Many folks in the town of Roblin, Man., became Panthers' fans after the Brandon Wheat Kings winger was chosen with the 32nd overall pick.
Panthers general manager Dale Tallon told Hawryluk on Friday that he'd be their selection if he was still around
"They tell you that, but anything can change. They honoured their promise and it means a lot to me," said Hawryluk, who led the Wheat Kings with 24 goals and 64 points in 59 games last season. "It was unbelievable. I've got a lot of emotions going right now."
If you got to your seat late on Saturday morning, you probably missed Hawryluk being called to the podium with the second pick of the second round, just after Brendan Lemieux, the son of Claude Lemieux.
A few minutes later as he met the media, you couldn't have wiped the smile of Hawryluk's face if you tried.
Hawryluk was actually born in Yorkton, Sask., but he's a proud Manitoban who has great skill but also plays with tenacity, a trait thrust upon him by having three older brothers.
Hawryluk was excited to meet longtime NHLer and Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant on Saturday.
"I heard he played a lot like me back in the day, with a chip on his shoulder," said Hawryluk.
Panthers director of scouting Scott Luce said that Hawryluk's interview on Friday was one of the best he's seen during the past decade.
"He was phenomenal. He knew about our team and he knew that he was a fit. It was a great give-and-take," said Luce, who was impressed by Hawryluk's upbeat demeanour. "He plays the game the way he lives life. When you have that, it makes it easier for him to be an effective player because he comes by that naturally."
Hawryluk needs to work on his skating, but you'll never have to question his desire to get better and do what is necessary to make the step to the pro game.
"We all know he's going to put the work in because that is the type of kid he is," said Luce. At the Under-18 tournament, he really stood out to us as the type of player that has that sandpaper with skill. He was a perfect fit for us."
In the third round, the Montreal Canadiens selected defenceman Brett Lernout of the Swift Current Broncos.
The Winnipegger is 6-foot- 4 and had eight goals, 23 points and 103 penalty minutes in 72 games for the Broncos this season.
That brought the total number of Manitobans chosen in 2014 to three, including Travis Sanheim of Elkhorn, who went 17th overall to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Flyers general manager Ron Hextall had high priase for the defenceman who was chosen 17th overall on Friday.
"He's a mobile kid. The game has gone to skating and getting back quick for pucks. He fits that mould. He's big. He's got range. It's exciting for us.," said Hextall. "I think if you look at him, he's an underdeveloped kid, a very young kid. I don't know if he needs a razor yet. You see a kid like that and you know there's a lot of upside rather than a kid that's filled out.
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Sanheim is a late bloomer who is just a year removed from playing for the Yellowhead Chiefs of the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League.
The Calgary Hitmen defenceman had five goals and 29 points last season before shining for Canada at the World Under-18 Championship.


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'I've never been happier in my life' - Sullivan
Dundalk right-back John Sullivan says he has "never been happier in his life", and he has targeted a serious assault on the FAI Cup this season as he looks to go one better than he did with Shelbourne two years ago.
The young defender has impressed in what is a new role for him having previously played in midfield, with the Lilywhites recording five clean-sheets in their last eight games.
Two of those came during last week when Dundalk sent out a message to the rest of the league by ending Sligo's unbeaten home record before they easily passed the challenge of non-league Phoenix.
Riding high
And with the Louth club riding high in fourth, now just four points behind the defending champions, and into the last 16 of the FAI Cup, life is sweet for the Dubliner.
"It's massive for the town," Sullivan said after Friday's 4-0 win when asked how big the FAI Cup is to Dundalk's season.
"We're one of the top four in the league. Why can't we go on and win it? The sky's the limit, especially in these competitions – you can sneak through the back door right into the final. Anything can happen.
"How much am I enjoying it (here)? I'm not going to lie – I've never been happier in my life. If the Gaffer offered me another contract, I'd sign it easily.
"I love everything about the club – the fans, the Chairman, people behind the Board, the Gaffer, and mainly the lads. I love everything about it."
Speaking on his right-back role, Sullo added: "At first, it was new to me, but now I enjoy it. I come out every Friday looking forward to right-back.
"The Gaffer and Vinny say to me after every game 'you didn't do this, you didn't do that'. Once they keep encouraging me and giving me criticism – not in a negative way – so I can turn them into positives, I'm happy."
Reflecting on their comfortable win over Phoenix, Sullivan – who lost out on penalties to Sligo in the FAI Cup final with Shels in 2011 – said: "I thought it was a great game. It was end-to-end at times. They kept coming at us.
"They're a good side. They still try to play ball even when they're 3-0 and 4-0 down, so I respect them for that.
"For us, it's a great positive. It's another win and another clean-sheet, and we've got to look forward now to the Drogheda game coming up."
Dundalk were rarely troubled throughout, but Sullivan admitted that it was important to get the early goal. "Especially against – I don't like to say it – but the lesser sides," he said.
"This is their Cup final and if you get that early goal, they build momentum and confidence and they keep coming at you. But the early goal sets them back, which is great for us."
The 22-year-old was part of the Shels side that were stunned by Sheriff YC in the FAI Cup in 2011 before they were given a reprieve after the AUL side played a suspended player.
And, having experienced that, getting motivated for Phoenix was no problem for the defender. "I'll never forget that one," he said, "that magnificent 3-2 game. Since then, I just keep thinking of what can happen.
"I kept saying to the lads, even at 3-0 at half-time, keep the foot on the gas and keep going at them. If you don't, they'll keep coming at you and they'll get a chance somehow, and if they get one and score then God knows what is going to happen."
Concluding, Sullivan stated that last Tuesday's win in Sligo was "massive" for the team's confidence. "I think we were 11/2," he said. "Nobody favoured us at all. But we knew what we were capable of. I don't think they did.
"We had a game-plan and we stuck to it, and it could have been 2-0 or 3-0, easily."


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