text: Surf City WVA (video) By Rick Steelhammer September 21, 2013 Story Share Lawrence Pierce A stand-up paddleboarder catches the standing wave known as Perfect Wave below Mason's Branch on the Gauley River. Lawrence Pierce While one river surfer uses a paddle to maneuver into position at Perfect Wave, another uses the hands-and-arms approach used by ocean surfers. Lawrence Pierce One river surfer wipes out in the froth of Perfect Wave while another looks on. Lawrence Pierce While three stand-up paddleboarders ride the surf at Perfect Wave, four others maneuver their way toward a perch atop the standing wave. Lawrence Pierce Gauley River Surf Day organizer Melanie Seiler gets ready to spend some quality time atop Perfect Wave. Lawrence Pierce A DJ and generator-powered sound system and a vendor offering demonstration rides on a variety of stand-up paddleboards were a part of Gauley River Surf Day. Lawrence Pierce Paddleboards and surfers line the shoreline during Gauley River Surf Day. POE, W.Va. -- Although West Virginia has lacked a coastline since it severed ties with Virginia 150 years ago, it has an abundance of waves along its many miles of rapids-packed streams.For decades, paddlers on the New and Gauley rivers have turned their kayaks upstream at the bases of large, standing waves to experience the sensation of being held in place by hydraulic dynamics while "surfing" the wave left and right, upstream and down.These days, stand-up paddleboarders are riding the West Virginia surf, reconnecting their sport with its Hawaiian roots and adding river surfing to flat-water and downriver paddling as a venue for SUP, the acronym used for their sport.On Wednesday, two-dozen stand-up paddleboarders gathered at Perfect Wave, a standing wave stretching most of the way across the Gauley River at the beginning of the Gauley's eight-mile-long middle section of whitewater, to take part in Gauley River Surf Day."I started coming down here to play three years ago, and since then, the number of people I've seen river surfing in the area has slowly but steadily been picking up," said Melanie Seiler, an instructor and guide for Adventures on the Gorge's SUP program, and the organizer of Surf Day."Kayakers have been surfing here since the '70s, and now it's a great place for stand-up paddleboarders to ride a wave," she said. "It's kind of an intermediate-level, unthreatening place to river surf."On Wednesday, a larger-than-normal release of 5,300 cubic feet per second was making its way downstream from Summersville Dam, as part of the fall drawdown of Summersville Lake, which creates the fall whitewater season on the Gauley. "Some people might think that big releases like this make river surfing scarier and harder, but it actually makes it much easier for people to get on and off a wave," Seiler said. "The way the rock shelf is laid out here, there's always a wave, so you can surf year-round. It's just better when the flows are higher.""If you come from an ocean-surfing background, this may be easier to pick up than going downriver" on a stand-up paddleboard, said Ben Moore of Richmond, Va., who was among those riding Perfect Wave on Wednesday. "This is a fun spot -- the wave is nice and glassy, and there's one steep pocket for trying some more aggressive moves."Moore, who ocean-surfed before trying his hand at river surfing, said riding a standing wave in a river "is the same idea as riding an ocean wave. It's just that the river wave is always breaking at the same spot, so you're not waiting for the wave to do something. While you can only ride an ocean wave for a few minutes at most, you can ride this for an hour or more, if you keep your balance." In Richmond, Moore said, a large standing wave in the James River gives urban SUP riders a handy place to surf. "We have a community that meets there at 5 every afternoon," he said.Stand-up paddleboarding is an activity "that's very accessible to all kinds of people," Moore said.Most people are able to get on top of a board and start paddling within a few hours after receiving initial instruction. Popular flat-water SUP locales in West Virginia include Summersville Lake, where Seiler gives lessons on the basics of the sport, Hawks Nest Lake, and the pool in the New River between Fayette Station Bridge and Fayette Station Rapids, where a series of SUP races was held on Thursday.Riding a stand-up paddleboard downriver through rapids gives veteran kayak paddlers a new way to ramp up their adrenalin levels."It's one of the fastest-growing sports happening now," said Haley Mills, a Kentucky native and a member of the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team, who tours the world to compete in kayak and SUP events. "You can do SUP on oceans, rivers and lakes. You don't have to travel far to find a place to go, and you don't need a lot of gear." At Wednesday's event, SUP riders were able to try out demo boards in varying shapes, sizes and performance capabilities."I've done this on flat water, but not in a place like this," said former Charleston resident Rachel Kutskill, now of Fayetteville, who was among those checking out demo boards after watching the surfing action on Perfect Wave. "I think I'll be spending a lot of time in the water today," she said with a laugh."Since the sport is really new, they're always tweaking board design to see what works best," said Moore. "This gives people the chance to sample what's out there.""This is the most public attention our secret little spot has had so far," said Seiler. "I'm hoping that, by next year, we'll be able to hold a competition here."Meanwhile, she said, there are a number of other known standing waves to sample in West Virginia's whitewater country, "and so many others that haven't been discovered."Reach Rick Steelhammer at email@example.com or 304-348-5169. 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The brilliant Bioshock gets a little more content to flesh out the experience on the PS3 courtesy of a downloadable content pack. The release consists of three "challenge rooms" that are independent of the main storyline, and are built specifically for the PS3 with new art and assets. The rooms included are (as taken from the press release):{ad}
A Shocking Turn of Events – A Little Sister is trapped atop a Ferris wheel in an undisclosed location in Rapture. Using only the tools and environment around them, players must use their wits to create electricity to power the Ferris wheel and bring the Little Sister to safety.
The I in Team – Using limited resources, and an even more limited arsenal, players must negotiate traps and find a way to defeat a Big Daddy using their wits instead of raw firepower.
Worlds of Hurt – Step up and take on the most grueling challenge offered in the world of Rapture. Players must battle through eight rooms of Big Daddies, Splicers and the worst that Rapture has to offer. Accumulate Adam, build an arsenal of Plasmids, Tonics and Weaponry, and fight through to rescue the Little Sister.
The download will debut on November 20, and with a price of US$9.99 looks to provide good play value for the entry fee.
Read more on the game at the official Bioshock website.

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Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore out Sunday vs. Eagles
The Buffalo Bills have ruled cornerback Stephon Gilmore out of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a shoulder injury, the team announced on Friday.
Gilmore left last week's 30–21 victory over the Texans after hurting his left shoulder and did not return. After the game, coach Rex Ryan told reporters that he didn't believe the ailment would end Gilmore's season.
Mario Butler will likely fill in for Gilmore opposite Ronald Darby.
• Burke Report: The other big story in Bills-Eagles
The team also ruled out running back Karlos Williams for a second straight game due to a shoulder injury.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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It Feels Like it was Just Yesterday, by Mayowa Ige
Although it has been exactly four months since I first stepped foot into our lovely Mountain View apartment, it feels like it was just yesterday.
It feels like it was just yesterday that I accepted my offer of employment at Equinix.
It feels like it was just yesterday that I met the most energetic African born, Australian raised, James Bond look-alike, dedicated swimmer, chocolate-lover that would soon be my boss.
It feels like it was just yesterday that I got lost trying to find that really good Chinese restaurant (Hong Kong Bistro) in downtown Mountain View five minutes away from our apartment.
It feels like it was just yesterday I started my first day of work, greeted with a laptop, coffee, and the view of a beautiful lagoon.
It feels like it was just yesterday that I met my three roommates, singing (err, screeching) "Mister Illll make a man out of youuuu!" That's Mulan for all you non-Disney singers.
This semester has flown by so quickly, and I write to you as I calmly eat my Snickers bar.
In all honesty, participating in the Silicon Valley spring semester has been by far the best thing that I have had the pleasure of experiencing as a sophomore. From the first info session Steve held on Pomona's campus, to the SVP interview, to fine-tuning and sending out my resume to different companies, I couldn't have asked for a better experience that has allowed me to mature in so many different ways.
In terms of working at Equinix, it is an interesting oxymoron. Equinix is difficult to decipher. Let me explain: Equinix is a data center company that pretty much stores the internet data of – and facilitates transactions between – other companies. Think of a company like Amazon. They thrive off online sales, and thus their internet data is unbelievably important to them, so they utilize a company like Equinix to keep these internet data safe and secure in many different locations. So on the outside, it looks like a typical "Corporate America" setting, but on the inside, it's a different story.
As for the people, Equinix is the best. Period. The team that I worked with this semester is fantastic! Everybody is diverse (and old), but they are honestly young at heart. My boss knows almost all the acronyms/songs that we "young folks" use these days. I was surprised to find him singing "Get Lucky" by Pharell and Daft Punk (like I don't even know the lyrics to the song!) So, even though many of my peers were working in the typical start-up companies with a younger employee demographic, I honestly felt at home at Equinix.
Cool fact: my boss and I have a thing for chocolate. We'll take a Snickers break on occasion, but we prefer the finer German chocolate! So after every lunch (5 days a week), we would split imported German milk chocolate with hazelnut! If you ever get to work here, just eat the chocolate. It's the best you'll ever have. Trust me. Thankfully, I will be working for Equinix through the summer, so our chocolate lunches shall continue!
I have met some great people in Silicon Valley. Yes, you might get overwhelmed with classes and work, but make sure you really tap into your people resources. I took my bosses to lunch on occasion (bring some good German chocolate, too), and just asked them some simple life questions, getting to know their story. I was lucky in the sense that my boss was very open with me, and his insights definitely helped me clear up some gray areas that I was feeling between choosing a path that balances my passion but also help me reach my goals in life. Talking to mature adults really help you put things in perspective.
Overall, I have felt like a sponge this semester. I started off new, fresh and shrunken, and now, I have absorbed so much knowledge and experiences that have made me grow immensely. (Ok that was kinda a weird example but you get the point).
Non- CMC students: don't be scared. Apply to the best semester of your life, and never look back!
It feels like I started this journey yesterday, and I am proud of myself for taking the risk to apply because I'm happy (clap along if you feel like a room without a roof…)
With that, I leave you with The Sound of Music!
So long, farewell, I hate to go and leave this pretty blog
But I must go to work tomorrow
Goodbyeeeee, goooodbyeee, ggggoooooooddddbbbbyyyyeeeeeeeeee!
Much love, singing, and chocolate,
Mayowa Ige
Economics Major
Pomona College '16
PS: There is always a dessert on Saturdays. If they don't give you sugar, don't go back to class! But really, those are yummy, so EAT THEM!


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In an interview with CBS News Correspondent Jim Stewart, Sheriff T. Larsen of Medicine Horse, Mont. talks about when his Remington Model 700 went off. The following is a full transcript of the interview.
Sheriff T. Larsen: "Took it off safety and the gun discharged; without my finger on the trigger."
Larsen: "It isnt supposed to do that. I think it should be corrected by the company."
Larsen: "The safety is a bad safety and it should be fixed and information should be put out so that everybody that owns a Remington 700 should know the dangers of the gun."
Larsen: " People can die from it and people can get hurt too."
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" Manufacturer: Prestige / Type: Chees Grater "
I tend to use cheese in cooking either for general meals or to add to my daughter's meal to make things creamy for her, and therefore an essential piece of kitchen kit is a cheese grater. I have only ever owned a box grater, but recently with me making my baby girl meals as well I seem to have this big box grater out constantly and it is becoming a bit of a nuisance because of the size and I hate washing it, especially when you have only been wanting to grate a small amount of cheese.
So recently when browsing in TK Maxx I noticed them selling Prestige Hand Cheese Graters for a reasonable £3.99 and I decided this may be a better option. Having had Prestige products before and been happy with the quality of them, I was confident in this product.
The actual grater is metal however the handle is rubber to give you more grip which is useful. Unlike a box grater where you can grate cheese of different thickness or for example the rind of a lemon or lime, you can only grate one thickness of cheese etc using this hand grater, but that is what I do most of the time anyhow so that didn't bother me, and to be honest, the more fancy the gadget the bigger it often is and that is exactly what I don't want.
I have been using this product for a few weeks now and I have found it to be quite good. It does grate the cheese quite finely, which obviously won't be suitable for every dish, but is perfect for my daughter and for sprinkling into sandwiches. I find it easy to hold and to use and it seems to grate the cheese without too much effort on my part. We don't have a dishwasher, so I have washed it plenty since buying it and I find it easy to clean, much easier than the box grater as I can ensure nothing gets missed.
All in all, for the reasonable price of £3.99 for a good branded hand cheese grater I felt this was a product that was worth purchasing. It is great to now have an alternative to a box grater when you are only wanting to use small amounts of cheese, and it is far easier to clean. I am happy with my purchase and would recommend it!


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Credulous Observers Give The Moon What It Wants
So, despite our advice, you just couldn't help yourself. You HAD TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE MOON THIS WEEKEND, didn't you? Even NASA got in on the act. I am sorely disappointed with all of you, but particularly NY1 mainstay Pat Kiernan, who put aside his initial skepticism and helped validate the satellite's attention-seeking ways. Bad show, everyone.


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According to the "Guinness Book of World Records," there is no other place on earth where a beer aficionado can find more beers on tap. The Great American Beer Festival is the American brewing industry's top public tasting opportunity and competition. Tasting sessions will offer attendees the opportunity to tour America's brewing landscape, one ounce at a time, with access to more than 2,200 different beers from more than 450 of the nation's finest breweries. The GABF gathers nearly every type of beer from all of the regions of the country and arranges them geographically on the festival floor. The festival allows visitors to taste the largest number and the widest variety of hand-crafted products in American beer industry.
The Great American Beer Festival has been an annual event every year since 1982 and is presented by the Brewers Association, a not-for-profit educational and trade organization that is devoted to making quality brewing and beer information available to anyone. The Brewers Association also promotes and protects American craft beer, American craft brewers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The Brewers Association serves craft and home brewers and produces bi-monthly magazines and books about the brewing industry.


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Welcome Week Hook Up Heroes: A Bro Has a Bloody Good Time
Think you've got a better Welcome Week memory? Send it our way, and we'll see if it's prize-worthy. We will be publishing the cream of the crop over the next couple weeks to get you even more amped up for another school year.
Going into my senior year, I had just recently broken up with my long-distance girlfriend of four years and was excited mostly to get back on the prowl for horny, drunk college chicks. What better time to find these than welcome weekend at any fairly large university? My Bros and I were pretty bashed-up from Thursday and Friday night and were thinking on just taking the night off. This was a little disappointing to me considering I had partied my ass off, did not get laid, and was on the verge of throwing in the towel. That is, until one of our sophomore Bros in our frat calls us up inviting us to a "Highlighter Party".
As a 22-year-old senior you kind of start to drift away from the whole "theme parties" scene and start hitting up the bar scene. Fortunately, the factors of the night kicked into gear and I thought to myself the following things: 1. It's the last night of welcome weekend 2. I still haven't gotten laid and 3………. I still haven't gotten laid.
The next thing I know, I'm pulling out a plain white T I don't give a sh*t about and throwing down shots of Evan Williams trying to cure my hangover with the ole drunken healing factor. We walk to the house where the party is at and the whole way there, our buddy that invited us keeps talking about is the amount of freshman babes that are going to be flocking to this party. One thing I have learned during my four years at college is that there is nothing freshman chicks love more than stupid themed parties (highlighter, stop light, golf pros and tennis hoes ect.) and a keg they never even end up drinking out of because they brought their water bottle half-filled with some Smirnoff Strawberry and Sierra Mist.
At this point I'm thinking to myself that this just may be the perfect place to end my dry spell.
We get to the party and it is everything I imagined it to be. Overly packed basement, a DJ that thinks he's legit, and people packed around the beer pong table — not because they plan on playing, but because they don't want to look awkward just standing around watching chicks dance. I see two girls next to me whispering and immediately one of the girls grabs her friend and pushes her into me. From there the conversation went exactly as follows… Girl: Hey….Me:Whats up?…. Girl: You're hot, don't leave without saying bye.
As she said this, she wrote her number on my shirt and mysteriously walked away.
About an hour or so later, I decide to decipher the sloppy number on my shirt and shoot her a text letting her know I am about to leave. Immediately I get a text back telling me to walk her home and to meet her in the front yard. Sure enough, as I walk out she is standing there alone waiting for her prince charming to escort her back to her dorm. At this point all I can think about is how pumped I am to accomplish my welcome week goal. As I expected, she is a freshman living in the dorms with three other roommates, but I could care less that she insisted on going back to her place.
We walk back and the whole way she keeps going on and on about how she just broke up with her high school boyfriend and wants to just be free for a while. I sh*t you not, she even says to me "I mean, you only live once right? YOLO".
We get to her dorm, she signs me in as a guest, and we proceed into her room where we climb up into her top bunk and start going at it. I immediately reach for a condom, but realize I was too drunk to remember to grab one as we were pre-gaming. At this point what do I care, YOLO right?
We start banging under the covers switching between me on top and her on top, but for some reason every time we switched, she would grab my cock and start rubbing it vigorously. I didn't think anything of it. The only thing that bothered me were the framed pictures of her as a child with her father sitting up on the headboard of her bunk directly in my line of sight while im pounding this chick missionary.
I wake up at 7 a.m. the next morning and immediately plan my escape stealth mode.
As I am climbing down, I notice a girl sleeping under us. I then notice what appears to be drops of blood on the steps and a few drops on the edge of the bottom bunk's bed. She opens her eyes and stares right at me, notices the blood, and looks back at me with a WTF look on her face. I just give her a little wave and tell her "shhhhhhhhh". I take the classic walk of shame back to my apartment with white T-shirt covered in highlighter and giant hickies on my neck.
Once I get home, I start changing and notice my boxers are completely covered with dry blood! Not to mention there is still dried blood all over my body. At this point, I'm thinking to myself this chick was on her period, knew it, and just didn't give a f*ck! Talk about a YOLO chick.
A month goes by and I totally forget about the girl and the incident until I receive a text from her stating the following "Hey, this is really embarrassing but I need to let you know that recently I was tested positive for
Chlamydia. It is important that you get tested and let anyone else you have slept with know. Sorry :/"
To this day I still wear that white T-shirt with faded highlighter marks on it once in a while and all I can say is…well….F*ck YOLO…


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A Solano County Superior Court jury has ruled a Fairfield man guilty of murder in connection with a robbery last year that left one man dead.
Jurors in the trial of Miguel Bastida Jr., 19, had begun deliberations on Friday, and delivered their verdict this morning. Bastida was charged in the Feb. 1, 2012 slaying of Jesus "Jesse" Amaya, 20, who was shot in the area of Hayes and Utah streets.
According to trial testimony, Bastida had been walking with a group of friends when they spotted Amaya walking alone, He and co-defendant Mario Vasquez approached Amaya, believing he sold marijuana and planned to rob him. Video recordings of Bastida telling investigators of their plan were played for thejury. He admitted he became involved in a fist fight with Amaya before Vasquez - who is still being sought by authorities - allegedly shot him.
For a more detailed report on the verdict, see Tuesday's print and online editions of The Reporter.


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MC Eiht Interview
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DJBooth.net's DJ "Z" has interviewed underground West Coast legend, MC Eiht.
Born Aaron Tyler in Los Angeles, Eiht began his career as part of CMW while still a teenager. A well-known member of the Compton Crip set Tragniew Park, MC Eiht opted out of the street-life to pursue a career in rap. Eiht's solo debut, "Streiht Up Menace," in 1993 was followed by the Menace II Society soundtrack, a popular film that Eiht also played on of the most memorable roles in as "A-Wax". Following the success of this single, Eiht signed to Sony's Epic Street division and entered the studio with Slip to record his full-length solo debut, We Come Strapped. 2006 have been equally busy for Eiht as he formed his new imprint West, Inc. and begun recording a new CMW album and his highly anticipated solo album Affiliated which will debut on April 4th via his deal with Paid In Full/Koch Entertainment. Also coming out in 2006 are two more collaboration albums The New Season with Brotha Lynch Hung and Keep It Gangsta a second duo project with Spice 1.
During the interview, Eiht speaks about his hatred for "garbage" hip-hop music, why he thinks he would have been more successful if he had started his career today (knowing what he has learned) and what his fans can expect from the new album, "Affiliated."
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This is kind of too adorable to even make fun of. A
New Jersey Delaware-based biotech company called Analtech, really, spent five figures on what will be a six minute online video touting their product, a process called "thin layer chromatography." The video, coming out in August, features a cast of 44 and is based on Monty Python And The Holy Grail:
Analtech hopes the video, a spoof of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," will go "viral" and make its way to blogs, Web sites and e-mail inboxes around the world.
Stout's script features heroine Ana L'Tech using the CycloGraph to prove to an angry mob that she is not a witch, and that the corrupt Sheriff Merck has been impersonating the king.
As Stout said, the online video's target audience is lab technicians, many of whom likely know the British comedy troupe's film by heart.
The video will have cameos by Delaware congressman Mike Castle and State Auditor Tom Wagner. This is too lame-sounding to not be awesome. August can't come fast enough.


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ALLER ULTI- EATURE We want you to know all about your new Telephone, how to install it, the features it provides, and the services you can expect from its use. We have included this information in your Owner's Instruction Manual.
Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 5 TELEPHONE PART IDENTIFICATION ... 7 INSTALLATION ... 8 DESK MOUNT ... 8 WALL MOUNT ... 8 ANSWERING MACHINE ... 8 MESSAGE WAITING LAMP ... 8 Message Waiting Switch Location ... 8 UNIT SETUP ... 9 FACTORY PRESETS ...
DIALING DIRECTORY NUMBERS ... 19 DELETING ITEMS ... 19 Deleting Individual Entries ... 19 Deleting All Entries ... 19 TELEPHONE SERVICE PROBLEMS ... 20 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ... 21 TELEPHONE REPAIR ... 22 FCC INFORMATION ... 23 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 24...
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use the telephone near water. For example, do not use near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
13. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 14. Unplug the telephone from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the line cord is frayed or plugs damaged.
TELEPHONE PART IDENTIFICATION 1 Menu Button 2 5-7-10-11 Button 3 Directory Button 4 Save Button 5 Message Lamp 6 Multi-Angle LCD 7 Delete Button 8 Contrast Button 9 Dial Button 10 Voice Mail Button 11 Review Up/Down Button 12 Directory/Logo Strip...
ANSWERING MACHINE Connect the LINE jack of the answering machine to the wall telephone jack. Connect the LINE jack of the model 2730 phone unit to the PHONE jack of the answering machine. Set the answering machine to answer after 2 or more rings.
UNIT SETUP FACTORY PRESETS The following table shows the default factory settings: LANGUAGE ... ENGLISH STUTTER TONE ... YES AREA CODE ... No Setting LDS CODE ... 1 ACCESS CODE ... No Setting TIME & DATE ... No Setting FLASH TIMER ... 600 ms RINGER CADENCE ...
When [FLASH TIMER (MS)] appears, press REVIEW UP to toggle between 600ms, 100 ms, and 300ms. Press MENU to confirm selection. When [RINGER CADENCE] appears, the default setting is 3. To alter this setting, press REVIEW UP. There are 10 ringer cadences and each one will be played as you scroll through them.
TELEPHONE FEATURES DIALING The 2730 is only capable of DTMF dialing. It is not capable of pulse dialing. RECEIVING A PHONE CALL When the phone rings, lift the handset or press SPEAKER to begin your conversa- tion. To change the Ringer Volume, refer to the "Factory Presets" section.
MUTE BUTTON Press MUTE to speak without the person on the phone hearing your conversation. The MUTE Indicator will light up and remain lighted until you resume your conversation. Also, "MIC MUTED" will show in the display. To resume the conversation, press MUTE.
Note that HOLD will not light in this mode. FLASH BUTTON This telephone provides a line break signal for accessing PABX service or for use of Call Waiting from your local telephone company. If you have Call Waiting service, you can use the Call Waiting function per the following instructions.
This unit may not be activated or deactivated under certain conditions. For example, when you retrieve messages from an outside phone (not your own telephone number), the MESSAGE indicator may not be canceled when you return home. If you experience this...
RINGER RINGER CADENCE The 2730 has 10 different ringer cadences. This makes it easy to distinguish a particular ringing phone from a group of phones. It can also be used to identify specific callers when used in conjunction with Caller ID.
In addition to this, the CALL WAITING symbol (CW) will flash. RECEIVING CALLS When the telephone is not in use and a new call is received, the display will show the NEW symbol, the phone number, the caller's name, and the call time for about 4 minutes.
Press 5-7-10-11 a fourth time to add the LDS code to the number (1+ 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number) and display 11 digits. When the desired format of the telephone number is reached, press DIAL to dial the displayed number.
When the telephone company is unable to provide the caller's name, [UNKNOWN NAME] and his telephone number will be displayed on the screen. • When the telephone company is unable to provide the caller's name and number, [UNKNOWN CALLER] will be displayed on the screen. STORING A NUMBER FROM CALLER ID To store a number from Caller ID to a memory dial location follow these steps: Press REVIEW UP or REVIEW DOWN until the desired number is displayed.
To search for a directory entry, press DIRECTORY. Then, using the keypad, type the desired name. DIALING DIRECTORY NUMBERS Find the number you want to dial in the Directory List. (Telephone can be on or off hook) When the number shows on the display, press DIAL to start dialing. DELETING ITEMS Deleting Individual Entries Enter the directory and select the individual entry.
SPEAKERPHONE indicator is on. Turn off speakerphone. NO DIAL TONE Wire is disconnected at telephone or at wall jack. Test the telephone in a different wall jack. If it works, the first jack may be defective. REDIAL BUTTON DOES NOT FUNCTION The telephone may have been momentarily disconnected from the telephone jack.
Avoid putting near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors and florescent lamps). Clean your telephone equipment with a damp cloth. Stains may be removed with a mild soap. Do not use liquid or aerosol detergents or cleaning agents.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. Telephones manufactured by CORTELCO must be returned to us for repair. You can return your telephone to CORTELCO for repair or replacement in accor- dance with our LIMITED WARRANTY. CORTELCO warrants THIS PRODUCT against defects in material and workmanship in accordance with our LIMITED WARRANTY.
RENs, and be sure that the total is not more than five. Your telephones may not ring if the total is more than five. Also, in some rural locations, your telephone may not ring if the REN total is more than three.
LIMITED WARRANTY If you purchased this product new in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, CORTELCO warrants it against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties.


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By RICHARD H. GRABMEIER
Guest Columnist
Being of a conservative nature I generally agree with most of Tom West's writings. However, his Nov. 28 article regarding ranked-choice voting was off the mark.
First, it gives the impression that anyone who doesn't endorse either of the two ancient, proper political parties must be an "off-the-wall extremist, uncompromising fascist or commie."
In doing so, it insults all of the citizens who simply want responsible action from their elected representatives — a quality that is sorely lacking today at both state and federal levels of government.
It suggests that voters are incapable of making an intelligent choice with more than two names on a ballot for any given office. That is patently false.
I believe voters in large numbers will shift their votes from the two main-stream parties to a lesser known (i.e. independent) party only when they become disgusted with the lack of performance they see in the Republicans and Democrats. This was the case when Jesse Ventura took the governorship (for better or worse).
This should have been a lesson to the two major parties in cooperating to get the people's work done. Obviously, it wasn't.
My point is basically the same view the article seems to hold in contempt, that voters deserve to have the best possible choice at the ballot box. If there wasn't a penalty for voting for a more moderate individual such as is the case today ("it's our way or the highway"), and voters were allowed to voice their true choice in government, we might actually have politicians that serve the people because they know what the electorate wants.
Let me demonstrate what I mean. I am 75 years young and I have voted principally Republican for most of my life. I voted for George W. Bush one time and for Kerry the second because I thought he would do less damage to our country. I voted for John McCain in the last election because I thought he would steer a cooperative course with Congress that would result in getting things done. (Was I wrong?)
I have no use for our current U.S. Congress because it can't rise above party ideologies to get control of a potentially disastrous economic situation. The same holds true of our state government. There is no cooperative effort to fix our financial situation. They kick the can down the road.
In the last governor race, I voted for Dayton, not because he was my best choice, but because I thought he was better than the alternative. My choice for governor was actually Tom Horner because, after hearing him on public radio, I thought he had the best view of what needed to be done for our state. Now, I ask you, is Tom Horner an "off-the-wall extremist" or any of the above?
The article said that people who don't want to accept the ideologies of the Republican or Democratic parties are "uncompromising, 'my way or the highway' types."
First: The article describes the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party perfectly. It is not the independents that turned the Republican Party into the party of "no." It is precisely the attitude that prevents citizens from expressing their political voice honestly.
The article wants us to vote for Republicans or Democrats, but nothing else.
It states that IP's Tim Penny and Tom Horner were both beaten in gubernatorial elections, but neglects to state by what margin. Is it not possible that with an honest, ranked-choice voting system either, or both, may have been elected?
Second: There is no reason, except political fear, why any citizen of this country should have the ideology of a particular party stuffed down his/her throat because of an inequitable, obsolete voting system. We have a voting system where a few party polls in two parties determine two choices (and only two) for a particular office.
A third or fourth choice is illogical because voters will accept their second choice rather than give their vote to their first choice who has little chance of election.
A ranked-choice system would allow all voters to vote with their hearts and minds, not just out of expediency. It would not deprive anyone, including Republicans or Democrats who might think the IP or another candidate would be a good second choice.
Third: The article states that "ranked-choice voting is just asking for trouble." This insinuates that people who can make first, second and third choices on a football pool are not capable of making a first and second choice for governor. That is arrogance.
Fourth: You state that Italy, with its many political parties is on the verge of bankruptcy and insinuate that that is the cause. Perhaps, but if our two-party system is superior, why is our country in such a dire financial situation? You can't equate the number of parties as relative to the financial condition of a country. It is a case of corruption, greed and mismanagement — we have our share of that in our two party system.
Fifth: The article states that "the two party system has evolved over time," and that is certainly true. But our society has also evolved from a primarily agricultural and labor-related society to a much more diverse one. The old standards no longer fit.
It's time for further evolution in our voting system to perhaps a ranked-choice system that eliminates the Electoral College.
Richard H. Grabmeier is a resident of Albany.


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Associate Professor Emerita
M.F.A. University of Iowa, 1958
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Appointed to IU in 1983
Marion Michael began her career as a professional actress and performed over 140 roles at various theatres in the East and Midwest. She joined the Indiana University faculty in 1975 and during her years at IU Professor Michael developed the Voice and Speech curriculum for the Department of Theatre and Drama. She served as voice, speech, and dialects coach for more than 300 university and professional theater productions.
Throughout her career she has been active at the national level and was one of a handful of women who created the Women's Program in the American Theatre Association. In addition to being cited as a "Distinguished Woman" by the ATA, Marion Michael received a citation from the Indiana Theatre Association for her "outstanding achievement in Indiana college and university theatre," and a commendation by the Indiana general assembly for her "years of outstanding service at Indiana University." She retired in 1996.


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March 21, 2009
NASHVILLE - The 11th-ranked Auburn gymnastics team finished fifth with a 196.350 at the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday night in the Sommet Center. Senior Lindsey Puckett finished tied for sixth in the all-around with a 39.400
"This was a great meet for us," head gymnastics coach Jeff Thompson said. "This is setting us up for postseason at NCAA Regionals and hopefully, nationals. We're proud of this because we're gearing everything towards the NCAA Championships and this is just a stepping stone. We're proud of our girls and we couldn't have asked for anything more from them tonight."
Fifth-ranked Alabama upset top-ranked Georgia to capture the team title with a 197.300 to the Bulldogs' 196.925. Florida, ranked sixth nationally, finished third with a 196.750, followed by No. 4 LSU with a 196.550 to place fourth. No. 9 Arkansas earned a 195.650 for a sixth-place finish and Kentucky was seventh with a 195.000.
For the Tigers, it is only the second time in head coach Jeff Thompson's career that Auburn has scored a 196 or better at the league championship. Saturday's score of 196.350 is the best that Thompson's Tigers have posted at the SEC Championship.
"I thought that our seniors had a great night," Thompson said. "I think what's special is that we had adversity in our bars lineup and Carmen Nelms stood up for us and gave us a solid score. We had some mishaps but were able to recover. Overall, our performance tonight shows just how consistent this team is. This was a great crowd and a tough environment to compete in with all the fans cheering. It's amazing how our freshmen were able to hit their routines tonight. Our team is moving in the right direction to getting to nationals in a couple of weeks."
After a bye in the first rotation, the Tigers opened on bars, combining for a 49.250. Freshman Allyson Sandusky led the way with a career high 9.9. Fifth on bars, Puckett notched a 9.85 and was followed by a 9.875 from Mills.
Auburn moved to beam in the third rotation, where stumbles took a toll as the Tigers posted a 48.805. Sandusky set her second personal-best score of the event, earning a 9.8 as the third beam worker. The senior duo of Mills and Puckett also were awarded 9.8s.
With two rotations completed, the Tigers had tallied a 98.100. Auburn received a bye in the fourth rotation and returned to compete on floor in the fifth rotation.
Puckett posted a 9.9 as the leading scorer on floor, as the Tigers went 49.125. Junior Carmen Nelms started things off on floor with a 9.8 and was followed with a 9.825 performance from senior Claire Seiffert. Rachel Inniss contributed a 9.85 as the fourth competitor.
After a bye in the sixth round, Auburn finished out the meet on vault. Sandusky put up her third strong score of the day, leading off vault with a 9.8. Krissy Voss and Seiffert scored back-to-back 9.8s, prior to Mills' 9.825. Puckett closed out the meet for Auburn with a 9.85 as the Tigers went 49.125.
The Tigers will now wait until Monday's announcement as to where they will head for NCAA Regional competition on April 4.
Uneven Bars - 49.250
Krissy Voss - 9.75
Kylie Shields - 9.8
Allyson Sandusky - 9.9
Carmen Nelms - 9.825
Lindsey Puckett - 9.85
A.J. Mills - 9.875
Beam - 48.850
Lauren Brzostowski - 9.675
Katie Hurley - 9.25
Allyson Sandusky - 9.8
Kylie Shields - 9.775
A.J. Mills - 9.8
Lindsey Puckett - 9.8
Floor Exercise - 49.125
Carmen Nelms - 9.8
Claire Seiffert - 9.825
Krissy Voss - 9.75
Rachel Inniss - 9.85
A.J. Mills - 9.75
Lindsey Puckett - 9.9
Vault - 49.125
Allyson Sandusky - 9.85
Kylie Shields -Claire Seiffert - 9.8
A.J. Mills - 9.85
Lindsey Puckett - 9.85
Lindsey Puckett - 39.400
A.J. Mills - 39.250


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Health system needs cash injection
Egypt's public health system is in disarray and needs to be better funded if it is to reach more people and provide more effective health care, say experts.
"A lack of equipment, nurses, and doctors has rendered the nation's hospitals totally dysfunctional," said Khairy Abdel Dayem, chairman of Egypt's Medical Association. "The few patients who get [decent] medical treatment have to pay for it."
The country has a very high prevalence of chronic diseases, including liver infections, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, according to the World Health Organization. It also has higher infection rates for invasive medical, dental, or paramedic procedures than many other countries with comparable socio-economic conditions and hygiene standards, says WHO.
"Hospitals receive huge numbers of patients every day, placing an immense strain on the national health budget," said Mohamed Abdel Hamid, a senior Medical Association member.
Health spending amounted to 3.9 percent (4.5 million pounds or US$750 million) of Egypt's total budget in 2011, according to one newspaper (Arabic). Abdel Hamid and his colleagues are lobbying to raise health expenditure to 15 percent of the budget, but this could be wishful thinking, given projected budget deficits for next year due to election expenses and increased payments to state employees.
"Health reform cannot happen without money," said Abdel Hamid. "Money will enable health officials to buy equipment, medicines, improve conditions inside hospitals, and train doctors and nurses. A low health budget for the next fiscal year just means this country's health failings will continue for another year."
The situation is made worse by the fact that nearly 40 percent of Egypt's 83 million people are not covered by the national health service because only people who work for the government and the private sector have state health insurance. Their subscription is debited from their salaries. While that could change if a proposed new health insurance law is passed by parliament, experts say the issue of funding will remain.
Kidney patients
Kidney dialysis patients are one group getting a poor service. Last month 30 contracted hepatitis C after undergoing dialysis at a hospital in the industrial city of Kafr Al Zayat, 60km north of Cairo, according to the head of the parliamentary health committee, Akram Al Shaer.
There are 44,000 kidney failure patients in Egypt, according to Assistant Health Minister Abdel Hamid Abaza, and the government spends 900 million Egyptian pounds (US$150 million) annually treating them. But Al Shaer says the treatment methods in hospital leave the patients at risk of hepatitis infection.
Another medical expert, Sherif Murad, said because dialysis equipment is rarely cleaned or sterilized, haemodialysis becomes more risky. "This is why we should seek other alternatives," said Murad, a kidney disease professor from Ain Shams University.
Lack of insulin for diabetes sufferers
An acute medicine shortage has plagued Egypt for months now, with little action from the government. Manufacturers cite rising raw material prices in international markets and falling medicine prices in local markets, saying government controls on medicine prices have hurt the market.
Diabetic patients have been complaining about insulin shortages in state-run hospitals. One afflicted mother told a local newspaper she had been going to Abulreish Hospital in Cairo for months to get insulin for her diabetic son.
"But every time I go, they [hospital officials] tell me that they do not have this insulin," the mother told Al Midan newspaper. "This means that I have to buy the insulin from the pharmacy outside, which makes the whole thing intolerably costly to me."
There are five million diabetes sufferers in Egypt, of whom about 60 percent need insulin including 400,000 children, according to Ashraf Ismail, head of the Diabetes Institute, Egypt's main medical institution offering treatment to diabetes sufferers. "Most of these children get the disease due to genetic reasons," Ismail said.


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Coal ash receives unwanted welcome in Chatham County
Posted April 16, 2015
Pittsboro, N.C. — There was another community coal ash meeting Thursday night.
Just like the previous ones, the message from residents was clear.
"Our concerns include, of course, surface and ground water, but also public health and safety and the destruction of wildlife and the environment," said Elaine Chiosso, the Haw Riverkeeper.
Residents and environmentalists gathered in Chatham County Thursday evening to voice their displeasure of an effort by Duke Energy to obtain permits to use abandoned clay mines in Chatham and Lee counties to dump about 20 million tons of coal ash.
The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources organized the public hearing, which they will use as part of the permit process.
"The local people may have local knowledge that we could use," said Susan Massengale, DENR spokeswoman.
Lee County commissioners passed a resolution in January to fight Duke Energy's plan, weeks after residents complained in multiple community meetings.
Duke Energy was charged in February with nine counts of violating the federal Clean Water Act in connection with the handling of coal ash at its North Carolina power plants, including one that spilled tons of ash into the Dan River last year.
The Charlotte-based utility said it has agreed to pay $68 million in fines and restitution and another $34 million in mitigation costs and community service efforts to settle the case. The agreement must be approved by a federal judge.
On Thursday, the singing grannies had a tune for other Duke Energy ash ponds.
"The liners will leak in a matter of time and how will you handle that new coal ash slime," they sang.
Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks had an answer, but not in song.
"That mine will be lined with multiple layers of protection and once the material has been filled in there, another layer on top will be added, as well as another layer of soil and grass," he said.
Residents said the extra protection won't be enough to change their minds.
"We need to stop coal ash in its tracks to preserve Lee and Chatham for the future," resident John Cross said.
Residents have until May 16 to voice their concerns to DENR. The agency then has 60 days to decide whether to grant Duke Energy's permits.


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We should focus on country's moral decline
The horrific killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., have left me numb and filled with grief. The young lives were snuffed out by an evil, deranged person.
Everyone is looking for a quick fix to this never-ending violence, from banning guns to greater security, but quick fixes will do nothing to solve the underlying causes of violence and evil.
The underlying problem is our culture and the ever-increasing secularization of society. A culture that does not protect and promote human life from womb to tomb is a culture that leads to ever-increasing violence and evil. A culture that does not protect and promote traditional marriage leaves families and children vulnerable and insecure. A culture that values things over people, and ideology over charity, is a sick culture that will not last.
Instead of focusing on the fiscal cliff in Washington D.C., we should be focusing on our country�s moral decline. Instead of looking for someone to blame, we should be looking within. Until we open our hearts to a loving and forgiving God, our children and our society will continue to be threatened.
Mike Gannon
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first time gun owner/cpl
So I just moved to a new house with a friend of mine. I live with another female, in the middle of the woods. We are in our 20's, and I would feel a lot safer with some sort of protection in the house. I grew up in a family of hunters, and have been around guns my whole life. I'm looking at getting a hand gun, and I'm curious what features I should look for...or perhaps a good gun to start with. I'm getting my CPL shortly, so I would like to start looking for guns.
IMO, a pump shotgun with a 19 to 20 inch barrel should be first choice for protection in the home. One in each bedroom.
Mossberg, Remington 870, 12 or even 20 guage.
For a handgun, find a local gunshop that stocks lots of choices and find one that fits you, size, weight, color, etc. Springfield Armory, Glock, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Bersa, Sig Sauer, plus many more great choices.
My wife chose the S&W J frame Airweight 5 shot 38 spl.
Revolvers are certainly worthy of consideration.
Also, consider getting a dog. Dogs are excellent an deterrent for criminal intentions.
For cheap, powerful home defense.
It doesnt bet better than the remington 870.
12 ga would be best, but if it is uncomfortable a 20 with 3in magnums would suffice.
good advise from all. Now see who owns anything handgun that you can pull the trigger on after getting some basic gun handeling info. What you can shot and control can have to do with hand size or physical limits and what you can get you head into. Deside if you are going to cc on your body then you need something you hide well . Might be a 380 pocket gun or as large as a bersa single or double sack on up to 38sp and 9mm. Just lay your hands on all that you can at first in a gun shop. Maybe you can find gun folks from a forum that are near you will let you shoot there handguns too. Many states also have there own fourms for shooters or defence. I meet a shooter a few weeks back to,let her shoot most of mine.
A 20ga mossberg 500 would make for a good home defence gun. Depend on your size a full or the bantam or adjustable super bantam will work best.
Using a gun is nothing at all like what we see in the movies. Contrary to popular opinion and myth, unless you're trained on how to use a shot gun in tight quarters, it probably isn't a good choice.
As to handguns, auto's have one advantage, capacity. Revolvers also have an advantage, simplicity and reliability. I have both, but I keep a revolver next to my bed at night. But for carry, I use an auto because it's easier to conceal then any of my revolvers. With revolvers you don't have to worry about safeties or jams or malfunctions. Ya pull the trigger and it goes BANG!
We bought my 67 year old girlfriend a Ruger LCR revolver in 38 Special ($399). They also make this model in 357 magnum ($499). We also bought my girlfriend the LCR in 22 caliber ($449). Super cheap to practice with, and that's the key, PRACTICE! My girlfriend has learned to handle her revolvers very well. Contrary to popular myth, a snubbie or mouse gun is not hard to shoot or inaccurate. The Ruger LCR is light as a potato chip, reliable as dirt, has a butter smooth trigger pull, and accurate as all heck. Plus, if you're walking around the woods, you could drop it in your pocket and you would forget it's there. It quite literally is that light! Its lightness does mean it recoils more than a heavier gun. But if my girlfriend can master it, so can you.
Don't get to caught up with caliber. All of today's modern, state-of-the-art, common self defense ammo in any caliber is more than capable of getting the job done and with plenty of authority. Even the diminutive little 380 can be a potent caliber. I'd suggest a 9MM or 38 special to start out with. If you're comfortable shooting larger calibers, go for it. But maybe a 22 is the biggest you're comfortable with. Then go with that. The most important thing is not the caliber. The most important thing is skill (both practical and tactical) and presence of mind. I'd venture to say that 98% of gun owners would lose big time in a confrontation because they don't know how to handle their gun in a defensive/tactical situation. They live under a false sense of security. They would score miserably in a competitive defensive tactical match (I did when I first started competing), which is no where near the pressure and fear they would experience in a real life confrontation. Just think about what you would do if you heard an intruder at night. What specific action would you take? Would you stay put, or go looking for him? Are there other people in the house? Are there neighbors close by? Are you near a phone? What's the difference between cover and concealment? Each situation and scenario is different. You need to have a plan. But some get lucky, and every now and then we hear of Grama, who without any instruction, shoots an intruder. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile.
If you've been around guns all your life, you may already be familiar with autos. If so then an auto is certainly a viable option. It all depends on your personal preference. You should get what YOU like. There is a plethora of extremely fine choices in today's market. Try to find a shooting range that rents guns so you can try some different types.
Go to youtube and do a search on any gun you're interested in. You will find a bazillion excellent gun review videos there. I've included a few below.
Merely having a gun will not save your buns unless you become proficient with it, and that takes practice, practice, practice, and more practice. This is where a good 22 comes in for lots of cheap practice. And that practice needs to be much more than just target shooting. You'll need to practice defensive drills over and over and over, including quickly clearing all manner of malfunctions, and reloading quickly. You need to master these skills. But target shooting is where you start. Either find a knowledgeable shooter who has lots of patients and is a good instructor, our take some shooting classes. But don't get paranoid about this stuff. Just have fun with it.
Remember, the first rule in a gun fight is you have to have a gun ! And that suggestion about getting a dog really is an excellent one which you should very seriously consider. A barking dog may well be your best defense. It doesn't have to be a big dog. Just one that barks when it hears something outside.
Enjoy the journey, happy shooting, and be safe.
Semper Fi
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Thank you. Like I said I have been around guns my whole life. I feel comfortable with then and the safety aspect has been stressed over and over.
The first gun my dad ever had me shoot was a 44mag. I wasnt expecting that, but it was a good experience. I've got a lot of research to do, but thats for ther advice
Yes don is right on the money I dont think anything needs to be added
Haha thanks Marines ;) it was a lot of help.
Thanks for all you do.
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This Shark became the inspiration for the OceanicDreams logo
I have been in the Galapagos twice while my parents lived in Ecuador - they were fortunate enough to go about eight times. My first visit was in 2003 and I was complete mesmerized by the marine life: sharks, seals, large schools of fish, mantas, rays and the list goes on. Before that I had only seen the pictures my dad had taken and the stories my parents told me.
Unfortunately the Galapagos are also plague by the demand of shark fins - illegal fishing does happen in the park area and outside - sure you can point the finger and blame the Ecuadorian government (Yes, I am sure they could do more), but it goes well beyond that - in fact just waving your index or middle finger around and shouting is probably counterproductive. The large issue at hand is still the demand for the end product. Instead, solutions, plans, recommendations should be brought forth that will put food on the table the fisherman and their families and serve as an alternative income source.
The diver operator we used, Scuba Iguana, has done their part. Most of the guides, instructors, captains were former fisherman (and finners)...Scuba Iguana invested in them, certified them to become guides and dive instructors - not only that, but these former fisherman have fallen in love with the same animals they used to hunt...their passion shows and ironically their own well being now depends on the survival of sharks.
I have added a collection of Galapagos photos on flickr - it is likely that most of these sharks have been killed. When my dad and I returned to the Galapagos in 2005 to one area that was teeming with Galapagos sharks - we did not come across one - very sad indeed.


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Cancer Treatment In Cincinnati
My wife has Non- Hodgkin's Lymphoma in remission.She is and has been treated at Dana Farber in Boston. We are contemplating a move to our daughters home in Florence, Kentucky. Are there facilities and doctors available University Of Cincinnati treat her on a recurring basis if required.
Most likely your doctors at Dana-Farber will be able to provide you with information about doctors at University of Cincinnati who will be able to follow your wife. This would be the best way to get accurate information and possible referrals. Alternatively, you can try to find the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on the Web, and find an oncologist with the appropriate experience and training. Most large medical centers have experience managing patients with NHL who are in remission.
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Pedro Martín, the founder and owner of Tropical Tobacco.
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CA: And at that point you already knew you were going to go to Detroit, is that right?
Martín: Yes. It was the DWG Corp. I had sold tobacco to them in Cuba for a few years, and then when I came to Detroit they gave me a job. It was Alfred Edelman, who was the DWG tobacco buyer. He's the uncle of Jerry Edelman, who works in the business today. He helped me a lot.
CA: You worked there for four years. Why did you leave?
Martín: I hated the cold weather [laughter]. I used to travel a lot, all over the country, and I remember one time I was in Puerto Rico and I flew back to Detroit right in the middle of the winter. I didn't have any clothes with me. My wife came to the airport to pick me up and she brought me a coat. We started driving and a couple of miles later, my tire blew out. It was snowing, the wind was blowing. I had gloves, but my hands just couldn't [grip the jack to change the tire]. I went to a gas station. While they were fixing the tire, I found out it was 18 degrees below zero. That was it. I had to move.
CA: After DWG you went to work for the Dutch company Koch Scheltema N.V. Where were you stationed?
Martín: I was living in Miami, but I used to work in different places. The first place that they sent me was Colombia. I set up a company in Cartagena called Tabarama de Colombia. I used to buy tobacco for it. From there they sent me to Brazil. From Brazil they sent me to the Dominican Republic and then Central America. They sent me over there to set up all the companies so they could cure, sort and pack tobacco. I was like a consultant. I moved around a lot. I would be in Cartagena for a month at a time, and then I'd come to Miami to see my family. I did the same thing in the Dominican Republic and Brazil. I was very tired of traveling.
CA: You worked for them for six years, and that's when you started Martín Tobacco?
Martín: At Martín Tobacco, we used to buy tobacco mainly from Central America and the Dominican Republic, treat it, cure it and sell it to different manufacturers. A lot of my friends in the cigar industry would say, "I need some tobacco from Nicaragua, from Honduras. Can you get it for me?" And then I went over there, bought the tobacco and prepared it for sale to them.
CA: How big was this tobacco wholesale operation?
Martín: It was a real small company, but later on I joined up with P. M. Gonzalez of Gonzalez & Sons in Tampa, and we created a bigger company.
CA: How many bales of tobacco were you processing every year?
Martín: I'd say, altogether, about 5,000 bales, between Central America and the Dominican Republic. In 1971, we also started growing wrapper tobacco in Nicaragua.
CA: Did you have any partners?
Martín: I had three partners: P. M. Gonzalez, Juan Francisco Bermejo--who works with JR Tobacco now--and Rene Garcia Pulido.
CA: Were Garcia Pulido and Bermejo Nicaraguan or Cuban?
Martín: They were both Cuban.
CA: Where was the wrapper operation in Nicaragua?
Martín: In Estelí. It was natural wrapper and it was beautiful.
CA: Which cigar companies were you selling to?
Martín: Mostly Consolidated Cigar.
CA: Did you sell any of this wrapper to the Joya de Nicaragua?
Martín: No. That was owned by Gen. Anastasio Somoza, and they were using a Cuban-seed wrapper.
CA: Were you using Connecticut seed?
Martín: Yes. We also sold a lot to the Canary Islands' factories.
CA: Did you and your partners lose any property or business when the Sandinistas took over in 1979?
Martín: No. We had ended our partnership [in 1974], after about four years. I tried to fix the business but I couldn't. We started fighting among ourselves. We broke up.
CA: How much wrapper leaf could you grow? How many bales?
Martín: We used to grow over 2,000 bales worth, on about 200 acres. That was a hell of a business at that time.
CA: Would you ever consider going back and growing wrapper leaf again in Nicaragua?
Martín: I would like to, but I'm too old for that.
CA: But do you still use Nicaraguan tobacco in some of your cigars?
Martín: Yes.
CA: Has Hurricane Mitch affected your supply at all, or do you expect it to be affected after this season?
Martín: The only thing which I know so far is that the crop is going to be late. I expect to get decent tobacco from there. I hope so.
CA: Is the tobacco you buy from Estelí or from the Jalapa Valley?
Martín: From Estelí. They're planting crops there.
CA: When did you start Tropical Tobacco and why?
Martín: In 1978, I was in Tampa working with P. M. Gonzalez. I used to handle a lot of tobacco from Honduras and Nicaragua. I saw some factories. I just got excited about being in the cigar business again.
CA: But it had been 20 years or more since you'd made cigars, right?
Martín: Right, but I fell in love with the business again.
CA: When you started Tropical Tobacco, was the factory here in the United States?
Martín: No, we started buying cigars from the people at a factory in Santa Rosa de Copan in Honduras. It was called Flor de Copan. All the tobacco was from there. Our first brand was Solo Aromas. It was a bundle brand--it still is.
CA: Where was it sold?
Martín: In the United States. But it was not well known.
CA: Did you have your own sales staff or did you use wholesalers?
Martín: I used wholesalers.
CA: Did you have national distribution?
Martín: Not at that time. That took time. To have a national distribution, you've got to have a lot of cigars.
CA: How many cigars did you import that first year?
Martín: Not even half a million: 450,000.
CA: And they were all Solo Aromas?
Martín: Mainly.
CA: What was the second brand that you started?
Martín: Maya.
CA: That was made in Honduras also?
Martín: Yes. Then we started Lempira and Casanova. Casanova was a great brand; we used to make it in the Canary Islands.
CA: Do you still own that brand?
Martín: Yes, but I took it out of the market. That was the result of what happened with Tabadom [the Dominican cigarmaker, formally known as Tabacos Dominicanos]. Tabadom was making the brand for me in the mid-1980s. When the Davidoff people came along [to Tabadom], they started getting the tobacco that we had been using in Casanova. They took it out of my cigar. I had to liquidate because there was not enough [quality tobacco for] my cigars.
At the time, I was selling about 40,000 Casanovas a month. We had started making the brand in the Canary Islands. Then one day, in the early 1980s, the suppliers raised the price 25 percent from one day to the next. And you know at that time if you tried to raise prices, it was a disaster. So, I took it out of the Canary Islands and we started making it with the same blend in the Dominican Republic at Tabadom. And in the beginning it was good. But in 1989 Tabadom changed the blend. They changed everything.
CA: Let's go back a second. So Tropical Tobacco starts in 1978. You developed Solo Aromas, Lempira, Maya, Cacique and Casanova. At that point, how many cigars did you import when all five brands were in production?
Martín: About 2 million.
CA: And they were made at Flor de Copan?
Martín: No. By that point, we were making them mainly at a factory in Danlí, Honduras, and a lot of them in the Dominican Republic, at Cotasa [Compania Tabacalera S.A.], which was owned by Tabacalera [the Dominican government tobacco concern]. We were making Cacique there. They also made a brand there called Villa Real. I had it on an exclusive basis in the United States. Then, in 1984, a group of people, including Hendrik Kelner, started Tabadom. And I was a partner in that factory. At that time I owned 10 percent. Everybody owned 10 percent. It was beautiful to me. But then they started issuing more stock. Davidoff ended up with the company. I still have my original stock.
CA: Did you produce all your brands at Tabadom?
Martín: I made some brands in Nicaragua. But I was with Tabadom from 1984 to 1989; six years, and I bought 70 percent of the factory's output.
CA: Wasn't Avo started at Tabadom in 1987? What other brands were made there?
Martín: Griffin, Avo, and we produced Cerdan also. And we produced Ashton in the beginning. When we first set up this factory in 1984, Kelner, who became president of the company, was not in the Dominican Republic. He stayed in Colombia for two years, working in a cigarette factory. We were doing the job ourselves, and we were doing fine.
CA: You started making the Ashton brand in 1986, is that right?
Martín: We started Ashton then. For two years, we made Ashton.
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Singha (Thai: สิงห์; rtgs: Sing) is a 5% abv pale lager produced by Boon Rawd Brewery.[1] It is available as a 5% abv draught beer; 3.5% abv Singha Light was introduced in 2006.
The Singha is a powerful mythological lion, found in ancient Indian, Hindu and Thai stories. The royal warrant was given on 25 October 1939, and Boon Rawd is the only brewery permitted to display the royal Garuda on the bottleneck.[2]
Boon Rawd bought two German breweries at Hartmannsdorf and Mittweida, Saxony in 1994. Singha beer is brewed in Germany by Schlossbrauerei Au-Hallertau under licence from Singha Corporation Co., Ltd..
Beginning in September 2007, a 5.0% (abv) version of Singha replaced the 6.0% (abv) original. This new version, while still brewed in Thailand by Pathmthani Brewery Co Ltd, states on its label to have been brewed under the supervision of Singha Corporation Co. Ltd., instead of Boon Rawd.
Beer production capacity is 1 billion litres per year. Until recently Singha was the best selling beer in Thailand, but is now challenged by Beer Chang, brewed by ThaiBev (formerly the Beer Thai Company). In 2007, Boon Rawd regained its number one spot in Thailand.
Singha has been available in the UK since 2010 in supermarkets (Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Asda and Morrisons) as well as in Thai restaurants. There are growing sales of Singha in bars, following the launch of draught Singha in 2011.
From 2013, Singha beer has been produced at Carlsberg's Russian plant for distribution in European markets. Singha also uses eight Carlsberg plants in Asia for production as part of an agreement to share each other's production facilities and markets.[3]
Singha was the title sponsor of Francesco Cantando's Formula 1 Powerboat team from the mid 1990s up until the end of the 2013 season, making it one of the longest partnerships in the history of the sport. For 2014, Motorglass.it replaced Singha as Cantando's team's new title sponsor.
In 2010, Singha formed a four-year partnership with Premier League football club Chelsea.[4] The company already had a similar partnership with Manchester United.[5]
In the 2010 Formula One season, Singha's logo was seen on the Red Bull Racing team's livery.
In 2014, Singha became the first Official Beer of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship[6] and official sponsor of the Professional Darts Corporation Grand Slam of Darts.[7]
In 2015, Singha became a personal sponsor of Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen.
In popular culture[edit]
The Pogues recorded a song, House of the Gods, on their 1990 album Hell's Ditch about a man relaxing on Pattaya Beach with Singha. The song's refrain repeats the line "Singha beer don't ask no questions; Singha beer don't tell no lies".
- ^ "About us: Company Profile". Singha Corporation Co., Ltd. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ "The Garuda and By Royal Permission". Singha Corporation Co., Ltd. 2014. Retrieved 6 Jun 2014.
- ^ "Singha starts roll-out in Asia and Europe". Investvine.com. 14 Feb 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ "Chelsea in new Partnership with Singha Beer". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ^ http://www.manutd.com/en/Club/Sponsors.aspx?sponsorid=%7B2B6C7989-8153-435D-B460-251E07116B41%7D
- ^ "Singha announced as Official Beer of MotoGP™". Moto GP. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
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In Massachusetts, the counterpart to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP is responsible for protecting Massachusetts' land, water, and air from pollution. DEP has been delegated authority by EPA to administer and enforce regulatory programs governing air, water, and waste management. Various state regulatory requirements are more stringent than corresponding federal requirements.
Massachusetts' air program is shaped by its state implementation plan (SIP), which sets forth basic strategies for implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Massachusetts' SIP was officially submitted to EPA in January 1972 and is frequently amended to comply with the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. The SIP focuses on permitting, requirements for nonattainment areas, hazardous air pollutants, and numerous other air-related programs.
DEP is responsible for administering and enforcing Massachusetts' air pollution rules.
Massachusetts follows the federal water quality standards. The state has not been delegated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting authority. The state has been granted primacy from EPA to administer and enforce the requirements of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). In addition to the federal requirements, the state also has some additional requirements, such as for perchlorate monitoring.
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TEMPLE TERRACE — The city's seven-years-in-the-making, multimillion-dollar plan to redevelop a downtown strip mall into a walkable, mixed-use shopping district may inch forward this month.
The Community Redevelopment Agency will vote Tuesday on the latest proposed agreement with Vlass Group. Members of the public will also get a chance to voice their opinion and ask questions.
Vlass is the third developer to sign on to tackle the project. Based in Atlanta, it follows developers Ram Pinnacle and Orlando-based Unicorp., both of which backed out of the project.
"We are hoping the meeting on the 30th will shed some light on what happens next," said Mike Dunn, the city spokesman.
The city has worked for more than seven years on plans to redevelop its shopping core on 16.9 acres near N 56th Street and Bullard Parkway.
Plans for the project call for a $150 million, 350,000-square-foot mixed-use development designed in a Mediterranean style.
If the agreement is approved Tuesday, it won't signal the start of construction, but will bring plans to build one step closer. The agreement gives Vlass two years to submit site plans for the project. Before that, though, the developer will have to line up tenants.
City manager Kim Leinbach took over as interim director of redevelopment in October after Mike Marshall, the city's director for redevelopment, resigned after six months on the job.
Leinbach said the shovels can be stowed — for now.
"It still is paperwork at this point but it will be the foundation of which the project will develop," said Leinbach. "But they (the developer) are as anxious as we are to get going," Leinbach said.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- On Thursday I woke up, turned on my computer, logged into my trading account and shorted NetSuite (N) for $92.62. I was feeling super confident in this trade because I was using the same indicator I used on my double-digit return.
A few hours later, I checked the trade and saw N had dropped to the $88 dollar range. Normally I would have bought to cover at this point but because of my newly found indicator I've been using, I continued to hold it and move my stop closer to current price, locking in profits.
Friday morning, I woke up and saw the stock continuing to flutter in the $88 range. I closed my computer and went out for a run, still feeling confident in holding my short position. At around 8:30 a.m. PDT, I came back from my run through the canyons. Instead of feeling fanatical and nervous about the trade, I had 100% confidence in the trade, remembering the one impeccable indicator that told me this stock was going to continue tumbling for a little while longer.
At around 9 a.m. PDT, I took a shower, read a script made a few phone calls and checked back at around 10 a.m. To my delight, the stock had dropped all the way down to the mid $84 range. Happy with the profits, I bought to cover at $84.48.
That trade brought me a total of $8.14 per share in profit.
I checked the stock's technicals when I was considering exiting and a daily chart of N showed that it was advisable to hold onto the short for even longer. The candles continued to be long, strong and bearish after firing short out of the bearish continuation pattern $N had been stuck in last week.
I decided to move on and get out of the trade because I was happy with the gain and believed that bullish moves are on the horizon in the coming weeks for the market as a whole. Instead of fighting that trend and holding onto my short position, I thought it best not to fight the market. Don't try to go short when the tides are rising, was my thinking.
I mentioned in a blog last week a tool I used to help me achieve a very successful double-digit percentage gain on a single trade in a matter of days. The same tool helped me find this short on N.


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Country Equals Dallas
So, if you want to score big with the women in Dallas these days, what's the secret? Easy, you pretend to be impotent. Sounds a little counterintuitive, doesnt it? Every day, roughly 87.5 percent of the Internet's transmission capability (we made that number up, but we stand by it) is engaged moving e-mails offering men routes to bigger, longer, woodier schlongs. Still, there might be something to this notion that the ladies really want eunuchs, judging by the numbers of really hot women you see on the arms of old wrecks at the area's tonier bars. Those old boys must have some sort of je ne sais quois, which is French for "loads of money." The rest of us will just have to get by with stratagems, like leasing Beemers and pretending to have limp willies. For tips on how to go about the latter, check out Second Thought Theatre's modernization of William Wycherly's bawdy Restoration comedy The Country Wife, about horny women, dimwitted husbands and the ways to outsmart the men to get in the lady's bloomers. And by "bloomers" we mean whisker-washed Seven Jeans, since the play has been reset in contemporary Dallas. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Addison Theatre Centre's Studio Theater, 15650 Addision Road. Call 972-450-6232 for ticket info.
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exchange4media Kolkata Bureau | Jan 19, 2004
The recent outburst by Subrata Mukherjee, the Mayor of Kolkata, against hoardings from the airport to the city would raise questions about the prospects of outdoor advertising, especially hoardings. Mukherjee feels that the sight of innumerable hoardings around the airport and the road leading to the city presents a negative impression to any visitor, and works against Kolkata's image. He would rather have them all removed. On a rough estimate, if each single hoarding is taken into account, the lowest amount to be paid is in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000. With advertisement taxes, license fees and the like having been hiked by nearly 300 per cent, the Corporation earns more than Rs One crore a month.


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Drink! but don't drive please.
Div shot glasses are now available in our store. Personally I don't drink…except for that one time in Vegas. Let's just say the guys who run the bar at the Star Trek experience are big PA fans. Anyway, I'm not really familiar with drinkers and their customs. From what I'm told you are supposed to fill this tiny glass with the liquor of your choice. Then you drink the entire thing in only one swig. How exciting!
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Applause for the Film – or for the Man in the Film
Better This World, from directors Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega, unexpectedly dovetails with this pair of environmental flicks—with a portrait of two young liberals from Midland Texas (birthplace of Bush) as they too try to make sense of America, war, injustice—and to take action against it. The film is fascinating, not least because the two key subjects are themselves sensitive, thoughtful, and compelling individuals—not your stereotype of disaffected youth.
They are joined by a third character, a slightly older, though not wiser, activist who guides them on their journey from anger to action. It's difficult to say too much about the film without hinting at the mind-bending twists and turns that it takes. The filmmakers pace and structure the film brilliantly, so the sensational twist comes at the right moment, leaving plenty of time to unravel the rest of the story. It provides a trenchant view into questions of democracy, power, the criminal justice system, and when and how regular folks can assert their voice against Big Forces—be they Big Coal, Big Wind, or Big Windbags such as McCain and Palin at the RNC in Minneapolis, where much of Better This World unfolds. Better This World is a must-see.
Better This World
Another "legal" doc, Grover Babcock and Blue Hadaigh's Scenes of a Crime, won this year's Grand Jury prize– and was quite the buzz. The film's poster sure is snazzy; if only the same could be said for the film.
Built around police footage of a ten-hour interrogation of a father in Troy, New York suspected of shaking his four-month son to death, the film sprinkles in interviews of defense lawyers, the detectives, and various experts. The interrogation footage unfolds as plodding, painful, and mind-numbingly repetitive. But so, too, the film! Experts articulate the obvious: detectives use psychological pressure, lies, and other tricks to get what they want. Goofball shots of journal covers and resumes establish credentials. And thin context or backstory on the criminal suspect, or the detectives, means we just don't care that much.
We had a glimmer of sympathy for the detectives, who had been told, incorrectly it turned out, that the child's skull was fractured, and thus the charge of child abuse was incontrovertible. (The medical story, and the presumption of abuse, offers glimmers of more compelling, interesting tale that gets short shrift.)
Scenes of a Crime
Better This World said more, and said it better, about criminal (in)justice (plus a whole range of other thorny, compelling issues). It's a puzzle to us, indeed ,why Scenes of a Crime won over Better This World, though to be fair, no one we met agreed with us, and the filmmaker among us learned later that her sales agent wasted no time in becoming the proud representative of this criminally uninteresting film. When she asked him why he liked it so much and she didn't, he replied, "Because there's something wrong with you." But then he added that he had not seen hidden camera interrogation footage used in a documentary that way before. You decide.
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Burma Soldier is the latest from directing duo Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg, who together received this year's Full Frame Career Award. The movie tells the story of Myo Mint, a former junta member and Burmese soldier turned anti-government protester turned political prisoner turned torture survivor turned refugee turned…Fort Wayne, Indiana resident (who knew?). Using an extended interview with Mint in the refuge camp and later in Indiana, historical and smuggled footage of Burma, a historical narration by Colin Farrell, and swelling strains of U2 to close it out, the documentary takes the Story-of-Man-as-Stand-in-for-the-History-of-His-County approach.
A highlight of the film is the beautiful photos snapped by Nic Dunlop over years in Burma. Dunlop is the one who first spoke with Mint, and pitched the idea of the film to Stern and Sundberg. The history of Burma, Mint's own story, and the assembled historical and recent footage woven throughout are stark and compelling.
Burma Soldier
But the film itself is oddly flat. The audience stood clapping for minutes as Mint, Stern and Sundberg took the stage. As one wise festival-goer noted, the thunderous applause was for Mint, not the film. Putting aside the artfulness of the film itself, discussion of how the film is being used, both in Burma and around the world, make clear its value.
A Separate Reality
Lyon Forrest Hill's Junk Palace, is a brilliant, visually stunning gem of a short. With intricately built sets and papermâché marionettes, the film uses puppets to retell the tragic tale of the Collyers—brothers who lived in East Harlem in the early 20th century, slowly accreting around them mountains of junk (scavenged trash, newspapers, and lord knows what else). As most know, the pair was eventually discovered crushed to death beneath their hoarded possessions.
Festival twittering turned, apparently, on whether a film without much source material, recreating rather than documenting a historical event, should in fact show at a documentary film festival. This echoed a fellow festival-goer's question to the lawyer in our group of whether she found legal documentaries, such as Better This World, reliable or manipulative of the facts. Our lawyer was a bit puzzled, as isn't that question inherent to all documentaries, not just "legal" films? All documentaries have directors and editors shaping the story. And obviously all film subjects (notably, almost always called "characters" rather than just "people" by filmmakers and reviewers) are not always themselves better positioned to capture the objective "reality" of what in fact happened.
Junk Palace
But the reality is (no pun intended) it wouldn't be a documentary film festival without audience members emerging from screenings in the midst of deep heated arguments about what the "true" definition of documentary is. So, while perhaps it is better to say Junk Palace "captured" rather than "documented" the events it portrayed, no matter. It's still a brilliant film.
Questions of fabrication and fiction hovered around the two films that bookended the festival. The opening night film, Julie Moggen's Guilty Pleasures looks at five characters, er, subjects, er, people, that are obsessed with romance novels. One is an unlikely male writer, three are devoted readers from Japan, India, and England, and one is an American cover model, who was present and signing autographs—and was the by far the most attractive attendee of the festival. That status isn't such a great a feat at a documentary film festival, but that's no insult festival-goers or to his book-cover-worthy looks and kind and quirky personality.
Guilty Pleasures
The film itself was a guilty pleasure, in that it was entirely enjoyable, but it was crafted like an extremely well done (and well cast) reality TV show, in which it's obvious that you are watching characters who have been directed to act and "act out" like themselves in choreographed scenes. This is not meant to be a secret, and those scenes, such as a man on his way to his office job, practicing his ballroom dancing while he waits alone on a subway platform, are beautifully done, but nevertheless, done. We heard many a purist grunting about these artificialities as we left the theatre, but none denied the fact that they enjoyed every minute of it.
The final film before the awards ceremony, was Errol Morris' Tabloid, which poses the eternal question: "What is the connection between cloned puppies and a 32-year-old sex in chains story?" The connection is Joyce McKinney, a former beauty queen who was just your average American girl until a few twists and turns landed her smack in the center of a '70s scandal. Her attempts to reclaim her Mormon fiancé with handcuffs, fine chocolate and sex fueled competitive and contradictory stories in Britain's tabloids.
Joyce was hounded by the press, and she also exploited it. The entire tempest got reawakened in 2008 when Joyce, long reclusive, decided to send her dog to Korea for cloning. Apparently, the cloned puppies could, just like their mother, fetch cans of soda from the fridge and open them.
OK. This film is highly entertaining and Mr. Morris' signature interviewing device, the "interrotron" (eye-contact through the use of video screens, an adapted Teleprompter technology), captures fascinating material from his subjects.
However, the entertainment value of the film is really no greater than that of the tabloid stories themselves. To the extent that Tabloid wants to be a parable about or meditation on the effects of media and sensationalism, it barely rises above the objects of its study.
In closing, Full Frame continues to hold its reputation for being friendly, intimate and well organized. The films were consistently good, if not great. After four days of watching, talking, drinking and writing, we boarded the plane bleary of eye, sharp of tongue, and stiff of limb. We left enriched, engorged and enlightened by the experience, and our expectations for next year's Full Frame are so high that we expect to be disappointed.
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Frank Sinatra, Tony Curtis and Natalie Wood star in this searing war drama that packs plenty of explosive excitement and fervent passion. Directed by Delmer Daves (The Badlanders) from Joe David Brown's gripping post-war novel (screenplay by Merle Miller), Kings Go Forth weaves elements of romance, war and miscegenation into a powerful, compelling and riveting film. In WWII France, Corporal Britt Harris (Curtis) is assigned to work alongside world-weary Sgt. Loggins (Sinatra) – a man he soon rivals for the affections of the beautiful Monique Blair (Woods), an American who grew up in France. But when the men learn that Monique's parents are racially mixed, it tests the character of each … and provides the powerful thematic framework that shapes Kings Go Forth into a hard-hitting and still timely film.
Release Date: 05 April 2004
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Running Time: 109 minutes
Production Year: 1958
Main Language: English
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