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Abstract: The limb-girdle muscular dystrophies are a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of disorders. We have studied two large inbred families of different ethnic origin and excluded linkage to LGMD2 on chromosome 15q and SCARMD on chromosome 13. Proceeding to a genomic linkage search, we have now identified linkage to markers D2S134 and D2S136 on chromosome 2p (maximum lod score 3.57 at zero recombination). The phenotype in the two families was similar, with onset in the pelvic girdle musculature in the late teens and usually relatively slow progression. This work identifies a second locus for autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
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Keywords: Adolescent Adult Aged Child Child, Preschool Chromosome Mapping *Chromosomes, Human, Pair 2 Consanguinity Female *Genes, Recessive Humans Linkage (Genetics) Lod Score Male Middle Aged Muscular Dystrophies/*genetics Pedigree Phenotype Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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I cover the economics of the sports industry.
Though common sense would suggest that American gymnast Gabby Douglas, winner of the women's all-around gymnastics title Thursday night at the 2012 London Olympics, should see her stock as a corporate endorser rise following her triumph, the experience of her predecessors from the 2008 Beijing Games and the seeming shift in interest towards swimming's top stars could lessen that Olympic payoff.
As it relates to her endorsement potential, let's look at the positives:
- She won Olympic Gold in gymnastics, certainly among the marquee individual events at the Olympics;
- She is the first American gymnast to win both individual and team Gold at the same Olympic Games, so she made some performance history;
- She is the first African-American to win the individual Gold, so she is making history in a social sense as well;
- She has a golden smile, and thus would be a great face for a corporate campaign;
- She seems quite articulate and energetic, further making her a great asset as a corporate spokesperson.
On the negative side:
- Is the economy still too soft for corporations to aggressively pursue new faces? This October 2008 story from Sports Business Journal details the difficulty that many top Olympians from Beijing, including women's gymnastics champ and fellow American Nastia Liukin, had in cashing in on their Olympic glory. The economy is in better shape today, but there is still considerable uncertainty among firms.
- Have swimmers become more attractive product endorsers than gymnasts? Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Missy Franklin have been the talk of the pool at these Games. Clearly Phelps has cashed in already, and Lochte should see his endorsement returns rise some in the aftermath of a reasonably successful though mildly disappointing London Games. Franklin plans to attend college so she'll be passing on some endorsement opportunities in the short run, assuming she sticks to her plans.
Point is, we are no longer living in a Mary Lou Retton world. There are other Olympic athletes that may steal some luster – and endorsement opportunities – from Ms. Douglas. Besides, when Mary Lou won in 1984, no American female had won the women's all-around. This year makes 3 consecutive victories, so the value of each new winner is not as high because the "victory" is not as rare as it had been nearly 30 years prior.
- As a 16-year old, are there some product categories that just don't make sense to use her as a product endorser?
Gabby did a better job than people recognize. I could tell she wasn't accepted by her fellow team members. Failure to secure lucrative deals will have nothing to do with the economy, focus on other events or her age. This is still America, and "race" is still a factor.
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Kellogg's didn't wait too long. Announced this morning that Gabby will be on boxes of Corn Flakes this fall.
If a complete and utter dolt like Michael Phelps (didn't even talk in his own Rosetta Stone TV spot, for the love of gawd!) can do endorsements, I think they'll be lining up for Gabby.
It was quite apparent how the NBC commentators for gymnastics more specifically Dick Enberg did a poor job commentating. It was quite apparent that much of the attention and focus was on Wieber who was expected to win the individual gold medal. I'm glad Wieber was able to pull herself together and move forward with the team to win the team gold.
Through it all, I'm certain whatever endorsements Gabby is awarded want be comparable to what Jordyn Wieber was expected to receive.
I believe Gabby is pure Gold – she has the touch and better than that she has a truely wonderful spiritual side. She will go far!
Gabby Douglas has the perky looks and outgoing personality that businesses will want to capture young buyers and their parents. As long as she preserves her positive image, the sky is the limit. Think books, a movie, fashion line, etc…
This type of news reporting is problematic. Your negatives totally out number your positives and since Forbes is the type of news outlet (unfortunately) corporate marketers read, you are aiding their reluctance to bet on a young, black girl who just made history. I'm actually disgusted that you think this is a relevant discussion to have. Now, if you want to talk about sports sponsorships and Olympic athletes in general that's fine, but to highlight Gabby and list all those negatives is problematic. This is personal.
I think your article was meant to discourage endorsements for her, and I think you did that because she is black and You probably wished it would have been anyone but her, but thats where you missed the mark, not too many people think like you anymore. Its not about race any more Mr Forbes so called sports economist, Gabby already have companies knocking on her door. You got it flat wrong!! She is going to the top!
Patrick I think you got this one wrong buddy, Gabby is going to make around 10 million a year in endorsement if my family's reaction is any indication. I must tell you that Michael Phelps mother was my son's middle school principal and we love Michael in our house and root for him every time. But with Gabby, the reaction is different, she has captured our hearts and we just love her smile, her competitive spirit and her demeanor. Gabby is a rock star, when she's out there it just seems as if she is performing rather than competing. Gabby has an energy I haven't seen since Mary Lou Retton and my family can't wait for her corn flakes box. I have diabetes and haven't eaten any cereal for years but I have already told my wife, I am buying and eating Gabby's corn flakes even if it kills me. GABBY IS GOLDEN IN MY BOOK!!!
she did a wonderful job
Interesting projections….analytical and precise. I don't think you intended to diminish the marketing potential of an innocent 16 year old who has accomplished and unprecedented feat. Your error is that you failed to grasp how such an assessment would be perceived. You make the assertion that swimmers will earn more in endorsements due to their popularity. The obvious comparison should be to the only other American who was the first to accomplish this feat..Mary Lou Retton. It is not lost on most of us that this is the first African American woman to accomplish this feat. You grossly under estimate this impact. Perhaps, if you had provided more empirical data to support your assertion, I would find it more credible.
Gabrielle Douglas is the greatest American Gymnast ever…period. Men and Women combined. If, her Olympic gold medals are used as a gauge: winning both Team and All around gold in the same Olympic year! If she were white like Maria Sharapova; who by the way, is not even originally an American. She is not even that articulate because her first language is Russian.There would be no to end to Douglas' endorsements.
The present glaring example is exemplified by Serena Williams compared with Maria
Sharapova. She has earned more than Serena Williams even though Williams is a far better champion in earth Womens' tennis. America is a racist society. The Williams sisters have long ago given up trying to become Americas' sweethearts.
They just feel the sting of rejection. Serena will just try to win. Rubbing the haters faces in the white supremacy consciousness the still exists in America today. This article puts seeds in the minds of the haters who need a reason now not to endorse.
Good luck Gabby!! You are great no matter what endorsements you receive!
Why is it that the quality of being "articulate" only comes up when we are speaking of people of color? Was Wieber's (or any of the other white girls on the team) "articulateness" ever in question? Why don't you just make it complete and check for "cleanliness" while you're at it?
Problem is most of you don't know the economical side of America. 1/2 of you go by what television tells you.
As hard as it is to say and this is coming from an African-American
1. Gabby would have been a cash machine for companies if the Olympics were to be a yearly thing. (She would be forgotten in 1-2 mths to come).
2. She is an African American and some companies would hesitate to have her endorse some certain items because of some people's unwillingness to buy. (PLAIN TRUTH). (NO COMPANY DRIBBLES WITH THEIR REVENUE).
3. Age is a major barrier because at 16 so many items are of no use to her that are of use to majority of the public companies are targeting.
4. If phelps is worth roughly 6million. No way Douglas would see up to 3 million realistically.
Lastly Patrick Rishe is spot-on, on his analysis. So many of you thought endorses would be knocking on her door. As of now we should have been hearing of about 5-6 endorsers. Apparently only 1 which is kelloggs.

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It's official: Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming, D-Noyac, has confirmed that she will toss her hat into the ring and run for State Senate this fall against long-time incumbent Kenneth P. LaValle, who plans to fight to retain his seat.
LaValle, R,C-Port Jefferson, represents District 1 in the New York State Senate, an area that encompasses the five East End towns and the eastern portion of Brookhaven Town.
Last week, Fleming confirmed that
In an online video statement on her campaign website, Fleming said her reasons for running include instability in local economies throughout Long Island, among other reasons.
"The economic turmoil and the environmental threats of recent years have been difficult, but they present us with a unique and powerful opportunity," Fleming said. "Business as usual does not work. It doesn't work for Long Island families, and it won't leave our kids with the Long Island they deserve to inherit -- full of promise and with a healthy economy."
She added that she is running for State Senate to ensure the same quality schools, job opportunities, and healthy environment that she and her husband found when they moved to the East End over 10 years ago.
"I'm running for office because our kids deserve better," Fleming said. "Suffolk County is ready for fresh new leadership in the New York State Senate."
Fleming will have another opponent: Jennifer Maertz, D-Rocky Point, has vowed she will run for State Senate for a second time; after now-Deputy County Executive Regina Calcaterra was forced out of the race due to a challenge over residency issues.
When word first began to spread that Fleming was considering a run, Maertz, who announced her candidacy in February, said in published statements that she would remain in the race no matter what Fleming decided.
Fleming, an attorney who lives in Noyac with her husband Robert Agoglia and son Jai, first entered politics during a town board race in 2009. Although she lost that bid, Fleming quickly won a seat only four months later on the Southampton Town Board in 2010 during a special election to fill a council seat left vacant by Anna Throne-Holst, after she was elected Town Supervisor.
In 2011, Fleming was earning the most votes in the race.
Since taking her seat on the Southampton Town Board, Fleming has been a staunch advocate for the environment and has crusaded for revitalization in the Flanders/Riverside area, working to create the market. She has served as a liaison to the police department, housing authority, department of municipal works, animal shelter, the agricultural advisory committee and the green committee.
A graduate of Hunter College's Special Honors Curriculum, and the University of Virginia's School of Law, before beginning her stint in public service, Fleming had a career as an assistant district attorney, working in the sex crimes prosecution unit and later as chief of the welfare fraud unit under New York District Attorney Robert Morganthau. She served as an ADA in New York from 1991 to 2000.
Fleming, who was also the managing attorney of the City Bar Pro Bono Project from 2000 to 2001, worked in the Law Office of Harvey Arnoff from 2001 to 2002 and started her own law office in 2008. She also served in the Noyac Citizens. Advisory Committee prior to joining the town board.
Another reason for running, she added, was a "poisonous political atmosphere" on the state level.
"For years, I have watched as politicians and special interests have played games in Albany to the detriment of our local economy," Fleming said. "If we want to break from the scandal and dysfunction that has gripped Albany for years, we need to elect new representation here at home."
Neither LaValle nor Maertz were immediately available for comment.


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Starting today, nearly two million people are expected to descend on the Minnesota State Fair's 320-acre grounds for concerts, contests, cows and corn dogs. The fair's final day will be Labor Day, Sept. 3.
Thrifty Thursday kicks everything off, with adult admission knocked down to $10 and children's admission to $7. There's a technology theme today with SciMathMN bringing Minnesota STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) hands-on activities from more than 20 organizations.
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Admission gates open daily at 6 a.m. Ticket sales end at 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Labor Day). Grounds close at midnight (10 p.m. on Labor Day). Most buildings are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Adults (13-64) pay $12, seniors and children 5 and older pay $10, and children younger than 5 are admitted for free. Promotional days are offered throughout the fair. Pre-fair discount admission is available for purchase through Aug. 22.
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds are located at 1265 North Snelling Ave. N. in St. Paul. Maps and directions are available on the fair's website. Note that light-rail construction on University Avenue will slow traffic flow; the fair's website has tips on how to avoid the congestion.
Although residents may have a preferred route for getting to the fair, the simplest way is to take 35W north to I-94 east. Exit on Snelling Avenue, turn left and head north. You can't miss the fair grounds.
State fair parking lots cost $12 and can be accessed off Larpenteur, Snelling, or Cleveland avenues. Discount tickets can be purchased in advance through Aug. 22 at Cub Foods or the State Fair Box Office. (Motorcycle parking is offered for $6 on Como Avenue.)
Free parking is available at 34 locations around the fairgrounds. Complimentary buses leave every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to midnight to pick up fair-goers. In 2011, the park and ride program gave more than 900,000 rides.
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State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. Check the fair's express bus website for more information.
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The state fair's website has downloadable maps of the grounds and daily activity schedules.
The state fair is also smart phone accessible, with a mobile website and stand-alone apps for iPhones and Android phones that include a manipulable map and the ability to search listings of events, merchandise and food.
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I'm not sure there's ever been a better band than Cream. Listening to White Room just now. Loud.
Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Clapton? Nothing and no one else.
And best album?"Who's Next" with "Won't Get Fooled Again" for the best rock 'n roll song ever.
News reports the last couple of days are tellling us they think more women secret service agents are the solution. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss...
(TB--of course; if it were brother David it would be Elvis Costello; if it were our American-African correspondent it would be John Denver or the Carpenters; Doug Wilson? Big Walter Horton; RCJR? John Lee Hooker; Alistair Begg? Abba; Mark Driscoll? The Clash with Mott the Hoople's "Violence" best song ever; Wayne Grudem? Neil Diamond. Al Mohler? I dunno, help me out, here.)
Dear Tim,
I'll grant you this, there is far more hope for you than David when it comes to music. David likes the Ramones... We beat people up who listened to the Ramones. But Cream the best band ever? That title belongs to Lynyrd Skynyrd. And all the mania aside, the Beatles from "Rubber Soul" on can hardly be challenged.
Clapton is good, Stevie Ray Vaughn is great.
Greatest song? You made a good nomination. Maybe it is "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". I know this wouldn't rank amongst the greatest but I love "That Smell" by Skynyrd.
Best band: The Eagles. Greatest song: I think you may be right- "Won't Get Fooled Again." I remember listening to that song while driving in the fog one night back in the early 70s...
The Carpenters? The Carpenters? It's a good thing you're in Michigan and my cousin is in Connecticut.
Old U2 and their songs One Tree Hill and Wide Awake
Cream belongs in tea.
Google Prince and While My Guitar Gently Weeps on Youtube. Best guitar solo ever.
"There are two types of people in the world: those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't."
I'm embarrassed to say that I can only name one song that any of those bands have released... Dancing Queen, by Abba.
I think Mohler would go with classical music.
Definitely Eagles and U2.
I vote for David Gilmour's guitar solos in Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb." Speaking of Pink Floyd, Clare Torry's non-verbal vocals in "The Great Gig in the Sky" are sublime. Another favorite (probably more nostalgia, than anything) is Dire Straits "The Sultans of Swing." I love the guitar in it.
Best voice, female: Karen Carpenter; best male: Barry White. Best singer: Nat King Cole with his three packs before a performance (way to lay down your life for your art), if you want someone who is still singing, Leon Redbone will do. Best group: The Temptations in the early days, Bread picked up the baton, then passed it to Dire Straits, who dropped it. The best song goes from one to another depending on the day. Yesterday it was Beth Nielson Chapman's "All the Time in the World", the day before that it was "Unforgetable". Usually, these days it is "Be Still my Soul" performed by the singer formerly known as Dave Curell.
Dear RCJR,
I've seen the Prince, Tom Petty video and agree it is great but the best guitar work ever is Stevie Ray Vaughn's, "Say What?" on his "Soul to Soul" album.
Dear David,
I'm with you on David Gilmour, he is underated. I also have grown in my appreciation of Mark Knopfler. Check out his live version of "Telegraph Road" on YouTube, the one that says "Amazing Audio".
Early Chicago. Duh!
Good to know you can still rock. I got taken to task by a Facebook friend about eeeeeeeeeeeevil rock for my last Monday Music post.
Vaughn is great; Hendrix and Prince, too. But really, less is more and Clapton is king of soul-aching less. And the loss of his son has made it more hauntingly beautiful. Listen to his lead on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Elegance is knowing what not to do. Prince and Vaughn and Hendrix are Elizabeth Taylor, Clapton Mary Lee Bayly. No makeup. No lipstick. No headcovering. Just simple beauty.
On my way home...
Fret not, American-African correspondent, I'm with you on John Denver (and to some extent, the Carpenters as well).
So is my dad. :) As I grow older, I notice more and more that most of my musical tastes have followed (and not reacted against) my dad's. So yeah, not only Denver and the Carpenters, but also Neil Diamond, and (to a lesser extent) Billy Joel and Elton John as well (the latter with major caveats, of course—but what a talent for melody).
Cream? Never heard of 'em. Eagles? We heard of 'em, but that's about all. :)
Drive safely, Tim,
P.S. If any of you only know Neil Diamond from the late 70s onward, you're missing out; there are 15 years before that of some excellent, quite original stuff.
Guitar: Terry Kath.
U2, especially for "Forty", "Grace" and "Yahweh". Pink Floyd, for "Dark Side of the Moon". Kraftwerk (who?), for being the grandfathers of electronica.
I teach my son in baseball, golf and on his guitar, to "keep a little in your pocket." I agree less can be more (and after watching Prince's solo on youtube chose Clapton's WMGGW for my ipod) and would never want to denigrate Clapton, but sometimes his pocket seems stuffed, and I find myself wishing he'd let go a little more.
If you've ever seen it, one of my favorite lines ever is the beatnik trumpet player disguised as a member of the Mayberry marching band, after being corrected by Sheriff Andy for going to town says on "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Wow, like constable, I thought I was playing it kind of quaint."
In the end thoug, if Clapton is Mary, give me Clapton.
All this talk makes me wonder if anyone has ever listened to B.B. King...
Dear Friends,
Came across this today from Rolling Stone, a compilation of the 100 best Beatles songs. While one might argue with the order of the songs as one clicks through them you are just left wondering if anyone equals it. The Beatles are not my favorite group but at times I must confess that they do not have an equal in terms of greatness. Here is the link and I'm enjoying the debate:
You said exactly what I have thought many times watching Clapton...It's like, "Cut loose man, we know you can". Subtlety can be beautiful but I tend to think that Clapton employs it too much even more so in his later years. With Tim I wonder if the loss of his child hasn't done something profound to him and much that it is good at least from my distant vantage point.
I think that Mark Knopfler also has that subtle strength in his playing.
>>No makeup. No lipstick. No headcovering. Just simple beauty.
Actually, I should add that Mary Lee wears makeup, lipstick, and a head covering. It's just that to me, I don't see the makeup or lipstick. Sometimes I tell young women not to paint themselves or hide their forehead with their hair. I tell them men love long hair, no matter what lies their daughters or wives force out of them, and we really want to see the face and forehead God gave her. Then I point to my wife and say, "Look at her. She doesn't wear any lipstick or makeup, and isn't she beeeeUtiful!"
To which Mary Lee replies, "I do too wear makeup and lipstick."
But I refuse to allow truth to cloud my reality.
Al Mohler's favorite? Got to be "Also sprach Zarathustra"
What, no Zeppelin?!
Some solid stuff in this list, but where's Jack White?
He's a sui generis when it comes to phrasing, no question about it. And he can change tempos mid-solo better than anyone since (early) Slash.
White Stripes, good stuff. Everyone should watch this video,director Michel Gondry bought all of one particular drum set in London so he could use the same one over and over again for the video.No special effects, all in-camera work. The amount of people and time that went into making this must have been huge!
"Hardest Button To Button"
OK, I'm willing to go with you on Cream's music, and I definitely agree on Clapton's guitar. But I have to bring up the small matter of lyrics. All I've ever known is "In the white room, with black curtains, at the station."
I went and looked up the rest of the lyrics, and while I freely admit I'm no poet or interpreter of poetry, it just looks like a bunch drug-inspired, self-indulgent, artsy-fartsy mumbo jumbo with it's share of sexual innuendo.
Now I know you think lyrics are important so maybe I'm just way off on my reading of them. On the hand, if lyrics aren't that important, I'm going to go back to listening to a lot more Bob Seger!
Fist-bumps to Gary for Mark Knopfler and Matt for Jack White. (A live Jack White performance is something to behold, if you ever have the chance.)
As for "best band"...I am the stereotypical Christian fan of rock who loves U2.
Each generation has its own "best band/song/album ever." For me and mine, it's U2/"Where the Streets Have No Name"/The Joshua Tree. But lately I've been listening to Sinatra, Crosby, and Holliday. As for the other posts, I like pretty much everything listed. I do find the idea of a "100 best Beatles songs" list pretty funny.
"Like a Rolling Stone," by Dylan -- best song.
"The Eagles" -- best group.


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Weatherford Democrat
— POOLVILLE — Modena Inez Ballard, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gibtown Cemetery.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford.
Modena Inez Anderson was born March 5, 1935, to M.H. and Cleo Phillips Anderson. She graduated from Poolville High School. Modena met and married Virgle Ballard on Dec. 22, 1951, in Poolville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Janie Lee Sneed and Mozelle Anderson.
Survivors: loving husband of 61 years, Virgle Ballard, of Poolville; daughter, Carlene Ivester and husband, Dan, of Springtown; granddaughter, Tiffany Harrison, and Rod Sharp, of Runaway Bay; grandson, Matthew Harrison, and Briar, of Denton; great-grandchildren, Sydney Sharp and Jason Sanford; brothers, Johnny Anderson, of Weatherford, and Daniel Anderson, of Mineral Wells; sisters, Yvonne Shepard and Mildred Katrycz, both of Weatherford; several nieces and nephews; and a host of loving family members and friends.
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Director Paul Cox charts the emotional lives of a group of middle class Melburnians dealing with the aftermath of a divorce.
A former football hero pursuing an arts degree becomes the object of lust for the wife of one of his lecturers.
Join Wendy Hughes for a discussion of her many career highlights and to view clips of some of her most memorable moments.
Based on Colleen McCullough's best-selling novel, Wendy Hughes plays a nurse who runs the psychiatric ward of a military hospital during WWII.
Maria McEvoy (Wendy Hughes) abandons her middle class life for Thailand where she meets an exiled Balinese dancer, but then must make a choice.
Wendy Hughes is reunited with Chris Haywood in this contemporary tale of a marriage that has become routine.
Set in post-World War II Australia, Newsfront is a spirited look at the rivalry between two newsreel companies.
Wendy Hughes stars as a timid bank clerk who meets and falls in love with a piano tuner twenty years her senior.
Wendy Hughes won an AFI Award for her performance as the wealthy anglophile aunt of a a six-year-old boy caught up in an emotional custody battle.
Wendy Hughes flexes more than her acting muscles as a teacher by day and a tart-with-a-heart by night in this rarely seen romantic thriller.
Wendy Hughes enters the cultish world of the Star Trek franchise, turning this into a memorable episode for Trekkies and Hughes fans alike.
Stella (Wendy Hughes) lives in the sparsely populated town of Olwyn's Boundary where rodeo rider Andy returns annually to propose marriage.


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Slave in a New World Ch. 02byLadynStFreknBed©
As I lay on the bed, thinking about all that has happened to me, I began to feel sick to my stomach. Watching my husband being killed by these stark, creepy aliens seemed like a horrid nightmare. It still didn't feel real. I should be enraged, but I don't feel anything. It's like if I got angry, I'd have to admit that it really happened. I'm not ready to do that yet.
I fell asleep while I was replaying my time with Jim. Jim seemed to be a caring person caught in the same situation that the other women and I now find ourselves. We are captives on a strange planet with no real hope of ever regaining any semblance of our lives on earth. A vast sea of space separates us from anything we've ever known. The only thing left to do is to survive. With quiet resolution to survive and remain strong, I drifted off to sleep.
I was awakened by the shorter creature. She startled me awake when she touched my shoulder. I assume she must be our equivalent of a wife, but I see no gender difference between her and the taller one who claimed me from what I assumed was an auction.
Using her slender hands, she guided me to sit up and handed me a bowl. In the bowl was a green, grain-like substance. She scooped up some with her finger and put it to my lips. I turned my head. I had no desire to eat. I knew that eventually I would have to eat, but I was feeling tormented and my head was reeling. I just wanted to be left alone.
"Please? Please, eat for me." I heard her voice say inside my head.
I tried to lie back down and ignore her. This creature, who had previously been so kind, grabbed my arm and forced me to my feet. She shoved the bowl at me. A demanding "EAT" echoed in my brain. How dare she try to force me to do as she wants when she wants considering what her people have done to mine? I slapped the bowl out of her hand.
She grabbed me by both my arms and threw me onto the bed. The taller alien came rushing into the room. He shoved the smaller creature onto the floor. He hovered over her and with fury, slapped her across her face.
"See what you've done?" her voice whispered in my mind.
She scrambled to clean up the spilled food. The taller alien rushed over to me and inspected my arms. There was already some bruising where she had grabbed me. He gently rubbed the area, and I flinched. He ran his fingers through my hair and tilted my head up to look at him. His eyes seemed almost sad.
"I'm sorry." I heard him say before he turned and watched the shorter one leave with the bowl.
Once she left, he touched my shoulder. I flinched again, not out of pain, but of uneasiness. He took his hand away and left the room.
I sat on the bed and cried. I felt completely overwhelmed. I curled up on my bed and let myself cry it out. I didn't want this life. This is no life, being at the mercy of two ungodly creatures. I wanted my husband back! I sobbed for what was probably hours.
I decided that in order to maintain some sense of sanity, I needed to use my head. In the past, humor had always helped me cope with difficult situations. If I could only find a way to use humor to get me through this, I can survive.
I also decided to think of names my captors. I know they can read my thoughts, so I have to choose carefully. I couldn't call them "Bitch" and "Perv." I wouldn't want to see their reactions to such names.
My thoughts were interrupted when the smaller alien entered. I watched her carefully. She sat on the bed next to me and handed her a rag. I graciously took it from her and cleaned my face, which was a mess from my crying. She watched me as I wiped my eyes and nose.
I looked into her eyes. She had such sad eyes. "I'm sorry I hurt you," she said.
Maybe it would be smart to try to talk to her. I need her on my side. I looked into her eyes and thought, "I'm sorry you got hurt."
"Thank you," she said. "Would you like something to eat now?"
"No, I really don't." There was an awkward pause between us. She got up and left the room.
I decided to try to venture outside of the room. I was wondering what they do when they aren't in my room. I crept to the door and peeked out. I didn't see either of them. I inched my way out of the room and looked around the corner into the front room that seemed to be like a kitchen. I withdrew my head quickly when I saw they were both in there.
The taller alien was sitting in the chair. His wife was on the floor at his feet. I carefully took another look. She was wiping his legs and feet with a rag. After a few minutes, he shoved her away from him. She fell backwards. She looked at him and then got up and fetched a bowl. She handed it to him. He grabbed the bowl from her and ate a brown, mushy food with his fingers.
While he ate, she prepared another rag. She kneeled at his feet, watching him. When he was finished, he handed her the empty bowl. She took the bowl and set it to the side. He held her hands out to her. She meticulously cleaned his fingers with the rag. He withdrew his fingers from her and inspected them.
He must not have been pleased, because he slapped her across the face with such force that it knocked her over. I had to cover my mouth to stop a gasp from being heard. She sat back up and quickly wiped his fingers again. I retreated back to my room. I now had my names for them, "Mister" and "Celie."
I climbed back onto the bed and laid down. Lying on my side, I watched the doorway. My room was always dim. With no windows in the entire house, there remained a constant dimness. It wasn't long before Mister entered my room. I had a new fear and hatred for Mister, but I didn't want him to know it. I tried to keep my mind blank and focused on wondering what he wanted.
"Lie on your back," he said. His voice was kind, but there was a new sense of authority in it. Maybe that was my new interpretation of his tone after witnessing how he treats Celie.
I turned onto my back. He stood next to my hips. He traced the side of my face with one finger. He ran his finger down my neck. Then, he slid the hand under my shirt and onto my stomach. I froze with fear. He slid his hand up to my breasts, fondling each one in turn. He took my nipple in between his fingers and pinched it. I just laid there, motionless, trying to block out what he was doing to me. I wanted to push his hand away from me, but I was afraid to fight him.
He grabbed the waistband of my shorts and panties and pulled them off of me. I turned my head so I couldn't see what he was doing. I was just wishing that I wasn't there. In the doorway, I saw Celi standing there watching us.
Mister covered my pussy with his hand, pushing and rubbing his palm against me. He ran his finger along the contours of my femaleness. His finger found my clit and I gasped. He gently rubbed my clit. I fought off a moan and my muscles tensed. I tried to think of anything else but what my body was feeling. All I could think about was watching him hit his wife. I didn't want to be next.
While pressing on my clit with one hand, he slipped a finger from his other hand into me. I let out a cry. I tried to move away. He leaped onto the bed and held me down.
"Don't you dare move!" the voice in my head commanded.
I laid perfectly still. I looked over at Celie. "Please don't move. He'll hit you," I heard her say in my mind.
He released the grip on my arms and lowered himself to my hips. He pressed my legs open. With one hand, he fingered my pussy. With the other hand, he massaged my clit. I never took my eyes off Celie.
His long finger inserted into my wetness was moving slowly in and out of me. Then, he increased the speed and force of penetration. Soon, he was pounding my pussy with his finger. He fist beat into me. I wondered if he was mimicking what he saw Jim do with his cock. I couldn't help but moan. My body responded under the relentless sexual assault.
As my wetness increased, I felt betrayed by my own body. I caught myself trying to push away. Without stopping, Mister turned and looked at Celie. Celie approached the bed and held me down by my arms. She didn't look at me.
Mister teased my clit, continuing to finger me with his other hand. He rubbed and pressed on my clit. I began to whimper and tried to close my legs. Celie turned to face Mister. She leaned on my stomach, grabbed my thighs, and pinned them to the bed. My legs were spread wide, exposing my pussy as much as possible
When Mister rubbed my clit again, I whimpered as I came. My pussy tightened onto his thrusting finger. Mister stroked my clit as I whimpered and trembled. Celie let go of me and rushed out of the room. Mister closed my legs, holding my knees tightly together. My pussy was still throbbing. I avoided eye-contact with this monster.
He stood there, holding my knees. I just wanted him to leave me alone. He let go of my knees and grabbed my chin, turning my head to look at him.
"Good girl. Fight me next time and you'll regret it." With that, he pushed my chin away.
He left the room. I turned to lie on my side, curled up, facing away from the door. I hugged my knees to my chest. I felt cold rage. I wanted to kill Mister.
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Courtesy of Gap C Quay
Gap Connah's Quay have confirmed that Jamie Petrie and Rob Jones will be departing Deeside Stadium this summer.
It is understood that the pair have been in discussions with Bangor City rearding a possible move but nohing has been confirmed as yet.
Player/Manager Mark McGregor said: "Unfortunately, after a very good first full season back in the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League, we have scored a lot of goals and created a lot of chances, so the bigger players were always going to make a move on our attacking players, but after offering the pair new contracts, they have decided it is time to move on.
"I have personally thanked both of the players for their services to the Club, as they were a large part of how far we have come on over the past three successful years."
Mae Gap Cei Connah wedi cadarnhau bod Jamie Petrie a Rob Jones yn mynd i adael y clwb.
Mae adroddiadau bod y ddau wedi bod yn cynnal trafodaethau gyda chlwb Bangor - ond nid oes unrhyw gadarnhad swyddogol y byddant yn ymuno gyda hlwb Nantporth.


text: The Inaugural Scranton Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 6th, 2014, beginning and ending at Scranton Memorial Stadium. The goal of the race is to provide a superior event highlighting the local area and in doing so, bring increased exposure and revenue for local businesses. Proceeds from the 2014 event will benefit the continued development of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.


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Eating out review- Los Amigos, Chippenham
2:00pm Wednesday 30th July 2014
ON A pleasantly hot Thursday evening we ventured into Los Amigos tapas bar, after hearing the sound of flamenco guitar inside.
lunch review- Marlborough Deli
10:36am Wednesday 30th July 2014
During a hectic jazz festival my sister and I took a break from the music and enjoyed a bit to eat at The Marlborough Delicatessen.
The George, Sandy Lane, near Chippenham, SN15 2PX . Tel: 01380 850403, web: www.thegeorgesandylane.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 26th July 2014
My husband and I were warmly welcomed when we visited The George Inn at Sandy Lane to see how the pub is faring after its change of ownership.
Foresters Arms, Goose Street, Beckington. Tel: 01373 830864.
7:00pm Saturday 19th July 2014
A last-minute decision for a midweek meal out proved to be a great choice.
The Carpenters Arms, Church Street, Lacock, SN15 2LB. Tel: 01249 730203
7:00pm Saturday 12th July 2014
Lacock has always been one of my family's favourite places, so a wander round the streets and a spot of lunch seemed the perfect way to celebrate a birthday.
Prezzo, St Stephen's Place, Trowbridge. Phone: 01225 754569. Web: www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk/ restaurant/trowbridge
7:00pm Saturday 5th July 2014
With some time to spare before England's first World Cup group game against Italy, what better place to go for a meal than the recently opened Italian restaurant Prezzo.
The Barge, Honeystreet, Pewsey. Tel: (01672) 851705. Web: www.the-barge-inn.com
7:00pm Saturday 28th June 2014
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So the saying goes and, not having visited the Barge for nigh on 15 years, I wondered how it might have changed in that time.
Patisserie Valerie, 20 High Street, Bath, BA1 5AJ. Tel 01225 444826. Web: www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/bath-cafe.aspx
7:00pm Saturday 21st June 2014
The Palm, A4 Bath Road, Froxfield, Marlborough, SN8 3HT. Tel: (01672) 871818. Web: www.thepalmindian.com
7:00pm Saturday 21st June 2014
The last time I ate in this neck of the woods, some ten years ago or more, there used to be a Mexican restaurant and my memory of it was that it was more like a shack.
The Crown, 2 Bathford Hill, Bathford, Bath BA1 7SL. Tel: 01225 852426.
7:00pm Saturday 14th June 2014
Tucked into the foot of the hill, around the corner from the bottom of Sally in the Woods, this pub will be a familiar landmark to those who make the journey to and from Bath.
Jimmy's World Bar and Grill, Dorchester Street, Bath BA1 1SS. Tel: 01225 426802. Web: jimmysworldgrill.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 7th June 2014
I've always been a bit sceptical about how 'all you can eat' restaurants can possibly offer food that's truly tasty: after a visit to Jimmy's in Bath I stand corrected.
Pino's Ristorante, New Road, Marlborough, SN8 1AH. Tel: (01672) 512 969. Web: www.pinosristorante.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 7th June 2014
Quietly tucked away from Marlborough's high street, Pino's is a wonderful destination for an intimate dinner, or a quiet catch-up with good friends over great food.
The Milking Parlbour, The Old Manor House Hotel, Trowle Common, Trowbridge BA14 9BL. Tel: 01225 777393. Web: www.oldmanorhotel.com
7:00pm Saturday 31st May 2014
We were lucky enough to be told about an Amazon voucher system, which offers a five-course taster menu for two at a huge discount on the menu's £55 per person price. The old adage of 'if it sounds too good to be true then it usually is' certainly didn't apply here.
The Goddard Arms, 1 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG. Tel: 01793 619090.
7:00pm Saturday 24th May 2014
The Goddards, as it is known by locals, has undergone a revamp, and its publicity material said food was a "big focus", so we tried it out.
Joya, 6 Newmarket Row, Grand Parade, Bath BA2 4AN. Tel: 01225 460240. Web: www.joyarestaurant.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 17th May 2014
I have passed Joya many times due its central location, but have never ventured inside. When my sister and mum visited Bath it was only a quick walk from the train station to indulge in some Italian food.
The Old Ham Tree, Ham Green, Holt, BA14 6PY. Tel: (01225) 782581 Web: www.theoldhamtree.com Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
7:00pm Saturday 10th May 2014
Given that Monday evenings are perhaps not a regular time to head out to seek a bite to eat, The Old Ham Tree certainly seemed very popular when we pitched up.
Mackenzies, Wood St, Swindon, SN1 4AB. Tel: 01793 430111. Web: www.mackenzies.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 3rd May 2014
After a hectic day at work I was looking for somewhere to unwind and, tempted by their two for one cocktail offer, popped into Mackenzies in Swindon.
Seafoods, Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 1EN. Tel: 01225 465190. Web: www.seafoodsfishandchips.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 3rd May 2014
Fish and chips is one of our national dishes, and this eat in/takeaway in the centre of Bath proudly boasts that it is one of the top five in the South West. We decided to put this to the test for a pre-theatre supper.
Deedar, Sidmouth Parade, Devizes. Tel: (01380) 720009. Web: http://www.just-eat.co.uk/restaurants-deedar-sn10
7:00pm Saturday 26th April 2014
Curry houses have had to raise their game in the last few years. Serving the same rogan josh, biryani and korma as the place around the corner is no longer good enough.
EATING OUT: Weighbridge Brewhouse
7:00pm Saturday 19th April 2014
I cannot think of a better restaurant in Wiltshire to spend an evening than Swindon's Weighbridge Brewhouse.
American Museum's Orangery Café, Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BD. Tel: (01225) 460503. Web: www.americanmusem.org
7:00pm Saturday 12th April 2014
It was a lovely sunny spring day when we visited the museum, so we made the most of the weather and enjoyed the lovely views from the terrace in front of the main house to eat our lunch.
Works of art in basil- The Tramshead, Bath
12:03pm Wednesday 2nd April 2014
AFTER a day being pampered at the spa, my girlfriend and I decided to keep the treats going with a Sunday evening trip to The Tramshed in Bath.
The Jolly Huntsman, 80 Kington St Michael, SN14 6JB. Tel: 01249 750305. Web: www.jollyhuntsman.com.
7:00pm Saturday 29th March 2014
After walking 10 miles of the Ridgeway, Andy and I were ready to rest our weary feet and fill our rumbling bellies, and since The Jolly Huntsman was named the Gazette & Herald pub of the year last year, we thought we'd go and see why.
Inn of summer delight
8:00pm Wednesday 19th March 2014
We enjoyed a hearty meal at the 18th-century Dumb Post Inn in Bremhill, which is tucked away down the country lanes and is a well-kept secret.
Mes Amis, Bath Road, Beckington, BA11 6SW. Tel: (01373) 830723
7:00pm Saturday 15th March 2014
For a local birthday lunch with friends, the name of this quaint French cafe was very apt.
French cafe is a gem
11:04am Monday 10th March 2014
For a local birthday lunch with friends, the name of this quaint French cafe was very apt.
The Cross Keys, High Street, Rode, BA11 6NZ. Tel: (01373) 830900. Web: www.crosskeys.butcombe.com
7:00pm Saturday 8th March 2014
Having recently researched a very old picture of workers at Fussell's Brewery, I was keen to visit the village pub, which is where the brewery stood for hundreds of years.
Macaroni the real deal
10:17am Wednesday 5th March 2014
Having recently researched a very old picture of workers at Fussell's Brewery, I was keen to visit the village pub, which is where the brewery stood for hundreds of years.
The Three Crowns, The Street, Brinkworth, SN15 5AF. Tel: (01666) 510366 Web: www.threecrownsbrinkworth.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 1st March 2014
Having adored The Three Crowns, Brinkworth, under its previous owners, I was keen to go back and see how the pub/restaurant had changed.
The Pheasant, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AE. Tel: (01249) 444083, web: www.pheasantchippenham.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 22nd February 2014
Feeling hunger pains coming on after watching the exploits of Emmet, Lord Business and the other Master Builders in the crazy world of breakneck-paced and brightly-coloured animation that is The Lego Movie, we sought grounding back in the real world and hearty sustenance at The Pheasant.
The Lamb on the Strand, A361 between Semington and Seend. Tel: 01380 870263, web: www.thelambonthestrand.co.uk
7:00pm Saturday 15th February 2014
The Lamb on the Strand, an attractive looking red brick hostelry about a mile out of Semington on the main road between Trowbridge and Devizes, is one of those places you drive by a hundred times but never quite get round to trying out.
The Crown Inn, Giddeahall, A420, SN14 7ER. Tel: (01249) 783889, email: email@example.com
7:00pm Saturday 1st February 2014
Now under new management, the Crown Inn has been revamped as a premier steakhouse.
The White Bear, Monday Market Street, Devizes, 01380 727588
12:00pm Saturday 1st February 2014
After an afternoon of shopping I was in the mood for some hearty pub grub so popped into the White Bear.
MENU: Smokin' good food at Americana restaurant
11:04am Friday 31st January 2014
Smoo's Smokehouse 5 Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN Tel: 01793 496993
MENU: The Chef's Table
10:43am Friday 31st January 2014
When did you first take an interest in cooking, and when did you decide you wanted to become a chef?
MENU: Here's your excuse to eat like a horse
10:40am Friday 31st January 2014
EMMA DUNN speaks to a chef who will be rushed off his feet tonight for the start of Chinese New Year
MENU: Nicely spicy
5:33pm Friday 24th January 2014
EMMA DUNN is feeling hot, hot, hot on a dinner date at a Mexican chain Chiquito Unit 20, Greenbridge Retail Park, Swindon Tel: 01793 482830
MENU: The chef's table
5:27pm Friday 24th January 2014
This week it's the turn of JEAN-PIERRE GILLET, head chef at Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel.
MENU: Some like it hot, but not that hot!
1:15pm Friday 17th January 2014
Fahed's Flavours of India 1 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon. Tel: 01793 432983/496711
MENU: Uphill battle is worth the effort
1:08pm Friday 17th January 2014
MENU: Fresh & fullsome: is this the guilt-free takeaway?
3:57pm Friday 10th January 2014
Roosters Piri Piri 13-14 Fleet Street, Swindon, SN1 1RQ. Tel: 01793 491019 IT'S that time of year again when we tighten the pursestrings... and hopefully loosen our belts in the process.
MENU: Not just another Italian
3:38pm Friday 10th January 2014
MENU: The chef's table
3:20pm Friday 10th January 2014
Getting to know some of our best local cooks...this week it's the turn of BERNARD HORDIES, chef at Cakes And Ale, Devizes Road, Old Town.
The Ivy: in a league of its own
12:51pm Thursday 2nd January 2014
The Ivy Inn Heddington, Stockley Road, Calne SN11 0PL Tel: 01380 859652 www.inyinnheddington.com
Full stomachs in an empty restaurant
12:49pm Thursday 2nd January 2014
EMMA DUNN finds the atmosphere – but not the food – lacking at a revamped Italian eaterie
Winning recipe deserved that prize
10:07am Tuesday 24th December 2013
EMMA DUNN gets a little bit adventurous at an award-winning Indian restaurant
The Chef's Table
9:59am Tuesday 24th December 2013
This week it's the turn of LOUISE FIELD, chef at Gustoso, Queen Victoria House, Victoria Road, Old Town. Call 01793 978342
It's the most wonderful meal of the year
11:58am Thursday 19th December 2013
EMMA DUNN digs out some top tips for a successful – and stress-free – Christmas dinner, and discovers it's about the planning
Welcome to Little Italy
11:40am Thursday 19th December 2013
STEPHANIE TYE eats at a traditional Italian which continues to satisfy everyone
The Chef's Table
11:34am Thursday 19th December 2013
This week it's the turn of Gennaro Stigliano, chef at Buon Appetito, Faringdon Road, Swindon. Call 01793 534064


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Weymouth Relief Road sculpture - the £332,291 bill
11:30am Thursday 23rd February 2012 in News By Laura Kitching
STEEL poles supporting Weymouth's controversial new sculpture make up almost half of its £332,291-price tag.
The Arts Council has provided the Dorset Echo with details of the Jurassic Stones budget, following a national outcry at the cost.
The Jurassic Stones have been funded as part of a cultural programme associated with the Olympics in Weymouth.
The total cost is lower than the £335,405 initially predicted.
The bulk of the budget for the sculpture, situated at the end of the relief road, near the Jurassic roundabout in Littlemoor, was spent on the £166,000 fabrication and installation of the stainless steel support poles.
Other big bills included £70,500 for the design and building of foundations, while the sculptor Richard Harris, who has been working on the creation since 2009, was paid £27,206, plus £3,000 travel costs.
Plus £19,150 engineering design fees cost, a £12,333 project management bill, £14,000 geotechnical survey and £12,235 for testing of stones and stone processing costs.
Echo website commentators have dubbed the creation 'stones on sticks', 'mushrooms' and a 'waste of money' but other borough residents have defended the artwork.
Littlemoor's Sue Atyeo has paid homage to it with a mini version in her front garden in Reedling Close with her friend Nathan Snell.
Retired training consultant Sue, 58, said: "We just used some aluminium piping and stones from the local area drilled on top. It cost us about £40.
"People have stopped and admired them. They've chuckled really, there's joviality about it.
"I think the cost of the big sculpture is justified because those poles don't come cheap.
"People will say it could have been spent on something else but every town has got something.
"The sculptor actually used Jurassic rocks in honour of our Jurassic coast so that makes all the difference."
Sunseeker worker Mr Snell, 29, said: "As supporters of the new and innovative 'Stones on sticks' sculpture by Richard Harris, my good friend Sue Atyeo and I have created our own version.
"We want to show our support to the council and others for this great yet controversial tourist attraction."
Brian Hayter, owner of Littlemoor Hardware, said: "We love the Jurassic Stones.
"They're fantastic although they should be illuminated.
"We're fed up with people moaning about them, so we're converting people.
"It's funded by the Arts Council, not the borough council, the money would have been spent on something so why not here?
"Look at how much a Picasso or van Gogh costs. What about the Angel of the North?
"It's going to last a lot longer than the Olympics."
He added: "The design means the natural wildlife of the pond hasn't been too affected.
"The best thing is they're unlikely to be vandalised unless someone puts their waders on."
costs breakdown
Costs associated with the Jurassic Stones sculpture (Figures supplied by the Arts Council):
Project management for both Richard Harris and artist Clare Barber, including artist selection costs and travel: £12,333
Engineering design fees: £19,150
Geotechnical survey and testing of stones: £14,000
Core drilling of stone for geotesting: £1,979
Stone scanning: £2,936
Engineering check of stones: £500
Stone processing for geotesting tests and engineering tests, moving them, erecting scaffold, tools, rubber pads etc: £12,235
Fabrication and installation of stainless steel part of sculpture: £166,000
Foundations: design and build: £70,500
Planning application fees: £1,190
Contingency left: £1,262
Artist travel: £3,000
Artist fee: £27,206
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12:02pm Thu 23 Feb 12
Barry_Bonnet says...
12:04pm Thu 23 Feb 12
Share Truce says...
12:24pm Thu 23 Feb 12
weymouthresident says...
What a complete and utter waste of money. How the hell does anyone think these will attract tourists? Would you travel somewhere to see some rocks on sticks?!!!!!
The money could have been better spent on so many other things. Wait until the sun shines and a motorist coming down the hill has an accident as he/she is blinded by the sun glinting off the poles. This nearly happened to a friend of mine recently.
12:25pm Thu 23 Feb 12
scubadude says...
12:28pm Thu 23 Feb 12
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12:37pm Thu 23 Feb 12
GMax says...
Share Truce wrote:I couldn't agree more with this comment.
The money should have gone to save the Portland helicopter, which saves lives !!!
12:49pm Thu 23 Feb 12
212 dorset says...
Just because the money has been funded from another organisation, this does nt make it acceptable. Its a disgrace, and only right that there is a public enquiry into this blatant waste of money.
12:55pm Thu 23 Feb 12
Monmouthsman says...
The picture above the article depicts the rocks and poles in as good a way as possible but it is taken from a viewpoint not normally accessible. The glimpses of them viewable from a vehicle navigating the roundabout may well prove to be a distraction cited as a factor in the causing of accidents.
Aside from the cost of steel the charges listed in the article are clearly far higher than any reasoned justification could substantiate. Who is to blame for this criminal misuse of public money?
Imagine what a visible and functional feature foot bridge could have been built over Weymouth Way for the same cost.
1:27pm Thu 23 Feb 12
Dorsetdumpling says...
PLEASE tell me the supports were fabricated by a local firm??
1:42pm Thu 23 Feb 12
Brian.H says...
1:59pm Thu 23 Feb 12
wessex-andy says...
I think that the rest of us have been going out to work during that time.
£3,000 travelling expenses. Where does this guy come from -- the moon?
3:21pm Thu 23 Feb 12
noooodles says...
4:28pm Thu 23 Feb 12
darren1306 says...
6:43pm Thu 23 Feb 12
Rubberducktrucker says...
7:23pm Thu 23 Feb 12
Grockler says...
8:43pm Thu 23 Feb 12
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portland rebel says...
9:27pm Thu 23 Feb 12
LuanaJane says...
9:29pm Thu 23 Feb 12
LuanaJane says...
Grockler wrote:I totally agree with you there. A world without art and creativity isn't a world at all.
They say art is a social/cultural reflection of society so it should be left alone as it is a statement of the times. True art has no price and time will define it.
9:32pm Thu 23 Feb 12
LuanaJane says...
4:51am Fri 24 Feb 12
Desk24 says...
7:43am Fri 24 Feb 12
SILVERMAN says...
LuanaJane wrote:The Arts Council is a publicly funded body. To simply say they have to do something with the money, completely misunderstands the feeling of the nation at this time of public cutbacks. If they will waste public money on structures such as this then it must be time to stop funding them from the public purse.
People should stop moaning about how much it's cost and how it's useless. It was funded by the ARTS COUNCIL. They have to do something with the money that have got to fund ART related projects around our area. And anyway, what is a world without art and creativity, colour and beauty? It isn't a world at all. Also, I like how the artist has done this. In my opinion the piece looks like those trees you see in africa, and it's nice that he has used rock from the local area.
12:55pm Fri 24 Feb 12
irisred says...
I am very much a fan of art, of many varieites but this is a waste of public money, whichever bucket of money it came from.
I would like to be proved wrong, I'd like to believe that in 6 months time they won't be covered in birds mess and look unsightly... Shall just have to wait and see!
9:45am Sat 25 Feb 12
axzl32 says...
11:25am Sat 25 Feb 12
elvaquero says...
Grockler wrote:In that case, what does that pile of what looks like giant dogs mess on sticks say about our society?? Socially I would say that it is evidence that we are a totally wasteful and uncaring society. We would rather waste horrendous amounts of money on a totally useless and ugly object rather than using that money to improve the lives of the many people are losing their jobs during this time of near recession. Culturally it probably says something about what you will expect to find when you actually get into Weymouth.
They say art is a social/cultural reflection of society so it should be left alone as it is a statement of the times. True art has no price and time will define it.
12:39pm Sat 25 Feb 12
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Fred Kite says...
10:06am Mon 27 Feb 12
jamie-c says...
Surely with the current economic crisis and times of hardships, increasing energy costs and the general cost of just surviving, maybe the 322K would of been better of spent elsewhere? Like sorting out the financial mess this country is in.
The artist fee makes me laugh also, im seriously in the wrong proffession
8:00pm Mon 27 Feb 12
marabout says...
I think this project needs to be audited...and this time properly !!!!!
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by Tina R.
18th October 2013
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Went here for a farewell party on the weekend with 34 other work colleagues. We had a set menu and asked if everything could come out an hour after the actually booking time. Our seating equally spaced out between the different 4 tables. Everything was well planned and they put us around the karaoke area. Food came out right, left and center and the thing we love about it the most was they were very polite and even told us what dish was what and how many more was coming out. They were huge options and we were amazing by the options and portion size. I'd recommend big groups that go here order the set menus and take the time to chat with whoever doing your booking cause they were very helpful in the end. Most of us have never had Thai food and were a little freaked out because we thought everything was super doper spicy. As matter of fact, you (the customer) had the opportunity to decide how hot you'd like your meal. And as I was really pleased with the outcome of the night, I took my own family there on Wednesday to celebrate my father-in-laws 70th birthday. Oh not forgetting they had BYO and we loved it. It'll be one of our go to places now for my family.
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16th May 2014
We Love this place and visit most times when we go ten pin bowling. Fabulous atmosphere, wonderful food, polite staff, clean loo's, really great Karaoke. Nights to remember.
by Saffron Y.
2nd February 2014
Love this place pretty good and pretty cheap and survive was ok
by Lloyd G.
31st January 2014
Went here with a birthday group.
Food is what you would expect from most hole in the wall kiwi Thai restaurants. If small pieces of meat etc in a bowl of sauce/curry spins your wheels, tuck in!
Service was attentive and friendly.
Environment was traditional Thai.
Standout of the evening and a great point of difference was the karaoke that started later in the evening. Even the owner did a cameo… a real blast.
by Heidi H.
19th January 2014
This place had been recommended to me by a friend, so when I was invited there for another friends birthday I was looking forward to a great experience. However I got the exact opposite, all orders are taken with a name, I hadn't got my meal 20 minutes after the last person was served, I asked how much longer it would be, turns out my meal had been totally left off! I got my meal 30 minutes after the last person and most by this stage were finishing up. They were not busy and although they apologized I was charged full price! I was incredibly annoyed by this and will not return. The food however was good.
by Mike B.
3rd November 2013
We have been going to the Red Elephant for many years and have had nothing but fantastic food and service every time we go. This is without doubt the best Thai food in the city. The hot sizzling dishes are especially good. They do try new dishes and flavours and you can set your own hotness levels e.g Thai hot and kiwi hot etc but surely that is why you go to ethnic restaurants. We love family restaurants and once the big groups go they love talking about home and family with customers. Cool as.
by hakusama8
2nd July 2013
visited my friend at Christchurch and they brought me to have Thai food here. My first time to try Thai food. It was delicious! I ordered king prawn cashew nut. My friend ordered black pepper and garlic. It was also nice. Great food and friendly staff!
Definitely back here again when I visit Christchurch.
by Stephanie G.
1st February 2013
Good food but the service is terrible. They first forgot our table (after an hour and a half of waiting) then only bought 3/5 dishes out, forgetting 2 people again!!! They reluctantly after a heated discussion gave us a 50% discount which was appreciated. Subsequent visits after have been better. I would go again but it wouldn't be my first choice.
by Dave B.
17th January 2013
Four of us dined here recently on a quiet Tuesday evening. It was the first time that we had used the Red Elephant for a number of months and we were all delighted to find that the standard of food was, if anything, better than we had come to expect from previous visits. We ordered fresh spring rolls (which were delicious), followed by tom yum soup which was as good as we have ever had and better than most. Main courses were: pork larb, duck curry and a beef and holy basil dish. We asked for the meals to be kiwi hot and were delighted at the spiciness that was presented. All meals were excellent in taste with fresh flavours. A truly enjoyable experience.
by Jodie M.
2nd October 2012
We went for a birthday dinner, there were 14 altogether, we had to ask three times for wine glasses and waited 40 mins for the menus to be dumped on the table. When the food came we sent 3 plates back because they were cold. They came back half an hour later still cold and with some missing of their plate. my duck was really beautiful but the service was terrible, we won't be back
by Michael
22nd August 2011
What a terrible experience, the food was very average with not a lot of taste at all, the chicken was extremely difficult to find, the Red Elephant has certainly had better days, the area outside the front could be nice if it was tidied up and some decent chairs and tables were put there, half of the plants were dead!!!
What has happened, has their been a change of ownership? the Red Elephant should smarten up its act if it wants to stay open!!
by Aye D.
29th June 2011
I went there last week. Love Phai Thai, Tom Yum Soup and awesome whole of fish with lime sauce It's not too spicy. I had a great time with kareoke. If you like to sing a song. Don't miss RED ELEPHANT. That's fantastic Thai food and good service. Let's have a beautiful dinner!!!!!
by Leith M.
21st June 2010
This is possibly my favourite restaurant in Christchurch! I hate noisy places with polished floors, this is not- carpet, low acoustic tiled ceiling and plenty of space. The music is not too loud, in fact the most noise is usually from other (Kiwi) diners.
I have always found the service excellent, efficient and attentive without being a bother. There is rarely much of a wait, but I do like to order an entree to begin with in case it is a busy night.
The staff quickly begin to recognise you if you return, and greet you with much pleasure. The food is cooked by Thai chefs and is beautifully fresh, never overdone. I would warn about the fish with lime, however, It is VERY hot, even when "toned down"!
My absolute favourite is the "garlic and chilli" combination with chicken, beef or pork.
Red Elephant rice is to die for, very tasty and moreish. I always ask for Jasmine Tea to go with my meal. I have noticed a slight tendency to seat the Thai people away from the windows and I actually prefer to be on that side as the diners are quieter!
The restaurant can cater for quite large numbers but do book in as even on a "quiet" night they may be hosting a party. Karaoke from 9pm on Friday and Saturday.
by Sharon
2nd December 2009
I've been there on several occassions. Be prepared for a little wait but the food is fantastic.
Service is a bit slow.
by Robin D.
4th November 2009
Had a great meal here with four friends.
The food was very good – both with quantity and flavour! Our entrees were good but the selection of individual dishes was excellent and served hot in temperature a well as 'spicyness' – which is exactly what we requested.
The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was served at an excellent pace.
Highly recommended. We will return. Thoroughly recommended.
by Em
27th June 2008
We went there quite often to have original Thai food. Very friendly staff there. May have to wait for a while on their busy night, better to ask for a set menu when you do a reservation.
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Vale David Warren AO: 1925 - 2010
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- 20 July, 2010
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Dr David Warren, DSTO inventor of the Black Box flight data recorder, has died.
- Dr David Warren
Born in 1925 at a remote mission station in far north-east Australia, Dr Warren served as Principal Research Scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Organisations Aeronautical Research Laboratories (ARL) in Melbourne, from 1952 1983.
Early in his career, he was involved in accident investigations related to the mysterious crash of the worlds first jet-powered aircraft, the Comet, in 1953.
He advocated the use of a cockpit voice recorder as a useful means of solving otherwise inexplicable aircraft accidents. He designed and constructed the world's first flight data recorder prototype at the ARL in 1956. This device became known as the black box.
It took five years before the value and practicality of the flight data recorder concept was realised and further five years until authorities mandated they be fitted to cockpits in Australian aircraft. The modern-day equivalent of Dr Warrens device, installed in passenger airlines around the world is a testament to his pioneering work. It is now also used in other forms of road transport to capture information in the lead-up to accidents.
Dr Warrens flight data recorder has made an invaluable contribution to safety in world aviation.
In November 2008, Qantas announced that they had named an Airbus A380 aircraft after Dr Warren in honour of his contribution to aviation.Dr Warren was one of only two aviation pioneers who were there to see the unveiling of the names that would grace the new fleet. His name will join such aviation luminaries as Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Nancy-Bird Walton in adorning one of twenty new planes.
Among many awards during his career, Dr Warren and his team also received the Lawrence Hargraves award in 2001 for their work on the Black Box flight recorder. DSTOs auditorium at the Fishermans Bend laboratory where he worked has been named after him.
Dr Warren simultaneously served as chairman of the Combustion Institute (Australian & New Zealand Section) for 25 years (1958-83) and Scientific Energy Adviser to the Victorian Parliament (1981-1982).
David Warren is survived by his wife Ruth, four children and seven grandchildren.
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.