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Back in October, I wrote about books that just seem to resonate with us, as though they are custom-pitched to our own unique frequencies. I equated the feeling to how my dog, Oscar, ignores everything on television except the "Double Jeopardy" "pchoo pchoo pchoo" sound, at which he barks excitedly, as if claiming it for himself.
Since then, I've been getting some encouraging nudges on Twitter and via email to list my "pchoo pchoo pchoo" books.
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I listed books like "Superfudge" by Judy Blume, "Bridge to Terabithia" and "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson, and "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg, and realized that aside from my parents, it's possible that these authors had a greater influence on the person I've become than anyone else.
This makes sense. Developmental psychologist Erik H. Erikson believed that we go through different existential phases over the course of our lives. At the time I read these books (8 to 12 years old), according to Erikson's theory, the question hanging over my life was, "Can I make it in the world of people and things?"
I remember those years. It was the first time in my life that I realized I was a person in the world, that I had some measure of control over what I believed, how I acted.
And I remember that being kind of scary. I was a shy kid. I loathed change. I remember one vacation where my normally clean-shaven father let his beard grow, and the change in his face was so pronounced that by the end of the week, I wanted to burst into tears at the sight of it.
Peter Hatcher, the 12-year-old protagonist of "Superfudge," also hates change. When his parents announce that his mother is pregnant, and they're moving to Princeton, N.J., he thinks his life is falling apart. Blume lets Hatcher be moody and sullen and misunderstood by the world around him. It is as though the author had written a book that validated my essential self, telling me it was OK to be who I am, and just like Peter Hatcher, I, too, could survive growing up.
I was extraordinarily blessed with the circumstances of my birth, and it was Katherine Paterson who taught me not everyone is so lucky. "The Great Gilly Hopkins" is a troublesome foster kid, determined to find the mother she only knows from letters. The book is both hilarious and sad; it refuses a fairy-tale ending.
"Bridge to Terabithia" explores the reality of grief without flinching — that the pain of it is real, but survivable. I've always appreciated that Paterson took me seriously enough to tell me the truth.
I've long identified as a feminist, something that has served me well in my work and my life (including my marriage), and I think I may be able to trace these attitudes to "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler." The novel's hero, Claudia Kincaid, is smart, capable, adventurous and feels unappreciated by her family so she runs away with her little brother to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Claudia was one of my first heroes, a regular Katniss Everdeen, except with a perfect command of English grammar instead of a bow and arrow.
I've considered women more capable than men at just about everything since.
Four books down on the list. It's going to take me awhile to compile them all, but I'm enjoying the journey.
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Niagara Gazette — BUFFALO, N.Y. — It was unusual seeing Sabres general manager Darcy Regier chatting outside Buffalo's locker room on Monday minus the cellphone that's been glued to his ear for much of the past week.
That led someone to wonder whether Regier's overworked phone had run out of juice.
"It's charged," he said, with a laugh.
It had better be.
Declining to rule anyone, including goalie Ryan Miller, as being untouchable on an underperforming roster, Regier is expected to be among the league's most sought executives in advance of the NHL's trading deadline Wednesday afternoon.
"Where our hockey club is right now, we have to be open to listening to just about anything and everything," Regier said as recently as Saturday, after he traded defenseman Jordan Leopold to St. Louis in exchange for two draft picks. "It could involve any player. And I think the players are aware of that."
They are, as defenseman Tyler Myers indicated before the team left town Monday to prepare for its game at Pittsburgh the following night.
"I don't think any guy would be surprised," Myers said. "I think we know there's action going on right now. And whether it's going to fall through or not is a matter of Darcy and the GMs."
Miller, leading scorer Thomas Vanek and captain Jason Pominville have all been mentioned in trade speculation. Struggling forward Drew Stafford, in the second year of a four-year $16 million contract, is on the trade block, as is veteran defenseman Robyn Regehr.
Regehr, in the final year of his contract, has waived his no-trade clause once already to allow Calgary to deal him to Buffalo two years ago. And he's aware he might be asked to approve another trade.
"That's all being worked out behind the scenes right now," Regehr said. "I'd have to see the situation. I can't say 'yes,' or 'no' right now about a hypothetical. There's 29 other teams. It would really depend on the situation."


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Gov. Bill Haslam's proposed 1.6 percent pay raise for teachers and state employees is coming in for criticism from some local school system officials, who are upset that they'll have to come up with some matching local money.
Hamilton County Board of Education member mike Evatt calls the Haslam's proposed raise "an unfunded mandate" by state government on schools, reports the Chattanooga TFP. Teacher layoffs are already being considered as an option to cover the $2 million Hamilton County would need to cover the raises for teachers, who have not received a state pay raise since 2007.
The Tennessean, meanwhile, has done a story on the impact in some Middle Tennessee systems, along with an explanation of how the state raise translates into a local cost as well.
If approved by the General Assembly, the raise would be effective in July. It's expected to cost the state $77.8 million, and cash-strapped school districts would be required to spend millions in local funding to cover their share of salary costs. Most districts, already in the middle of budget planning, hadn't accounted for that. Some district leaders say it will require them to make other program cuts to make up the difference.
...The state pays teachers based on a state salary schedule, but to remain competitive, school districts offer bonuses on top of that, called local salary supplements. For example, a first-year teacher with a bachelor's degree is funded out of the state salary schedule at $29,215, but Metro adds $4,844 to pay the teacher a total $34,059 annual salary.
For this reason, Metro would have to cover an additional $3.7 million out of local funds to give its teachers a full 1.6 percent raise, based on their pay with the local salary schedule included. The district could give teachers a raise just based on the state salary schedule, and that still would cost $2.3 million from local funding because of the local match requirement, Henson said.
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Roberson continues to rise to the challenge of playing in the NCHSAA 4-A boys soccer playoffs.
The Rams and longtime coach Rob Wilcher have won 12 postseason games the past four years in the state's largest classification and made an appearance in two regional-championship games (2009 and 2011).
Furthermore, Saturday's 3-2 overtime win at Porter Ridge in the second round has earned the Mountain Athletic Conference 4-A champions the chance to continue the playoffs at home tonight at 6 p.m. against North Mecklenburg (12-7-4).
The Rams are No. 6 in the latest N.C. Soccer Coaches Association rankings for the state's largest classification, while the Vikings are No. 16.
"(North Mecklenburg) has a great tradition and I expect a strong game," Wilcher said.
"They've really come on strong as of late. We had a tough game Saturday, but gutted it out. Part of the motivation was coming here to have another home game."
Senior midfielder Jonathan Stillman has scored four goals and dished out three assists so far in the playoffs.
Hugo Lopez added the third goal on Saturday, while Connor Cowan, Diego Souza, and Alex Lewis had assists. Kevin Rhash made eight saves.
For the season, Roberson's statistical leaders are Austin Stamey (20 goals, five assists), Hugo Lopez (19 goals, 12 assists), Stillman (13 goals, 10 assists), Ben Chapel (11 goals, eight assists) and Cam Wood (four goals, 10 assists).
Roberson was a 3-A program up until 2009 and won state championships in 2002 and 2003.
Wilcher credits the Rams' tough nonconference schedule for their postseason success.
"We try and go out and play a lot of impressive teams," Wilcher said.
"We're kind of isolated here from a lot of the bigger 4-A schools, so that means we've had to travel a little more to get that kind of competition."
Enka soccer hits the road
Enka boys soccer coach Daven Hunsicker has no idea when his program last appeared in the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs.
Hunsicker hopes he'll still be wondering after the Jets (17-6-1) travel for tonight's 3-A game at Freedom (17-5-1).
The third-round game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. in Morganton.
"We actually played there last year (a 5-3 overtime win in the second round) so we know they will be looking for revenge," Hunsicker said.
"Both teams have similar records and I think it's going to be a good matchup. If we do what I think we're capable of, then I think we should be able to come home OK."
Enka is coming off one of its most impressive wins of the season, an 8-1 whipping of Franklin on Saturday in Candler.
Statistical leaders for the MAC 3-A champions include Brad Smith (21 goals, two assists), Juan Escobedo (16 goals, 20 assists) and Hernan Aguirre (11 goals, five assists). Goalkeeper Scott Fish and the defense have put together six shutouts.
"This group of seniors has talked about building a legacy here," Hunsicker said.
"They want to leave a lasting impression, something for the future."
N. Henderson baseball standout commits
North Henderson senior pitcher/third baseman Carson Smith has committed to play college baseball for Limestone.
Smith hit .245 with 10 RBIs and six doubles for the Knights (14-12-1) last spring. As a pitcher, he was 0-1 with a 6.84 earned-run average and 12 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched.
Smith is the second current North Henderson baseball player to pick a college - junior Zack Gahagan committed to North Carolina over the summer.
Rams junior gets invite from Midland
Roberson junior pitcher/infielder Katon Harwood has been invited to play baseball with the Midland (Ohio) Redskins next summer.
The Cincinnati-area Connie Mack team has previously hosted such former Rams standouts as Cameron Maybin, Justin Jackson and Josh Thrailkill as well as North Buncombe's Cody Geyer. Former major-league great Ken Griffey Jr. also played summer ball for the Redskins when he was in high school.
A comprehensive list of all former Midland players who have been drafted by MLB teams can be found here.
Harwood has committed to play college baseball for Clemson. He was an All-Mountain Athletic Conference selection last spring at Reynolds. Harwood had the most wins of any Rockets pitcher (five) and went 5-3 overall with a 2.68 earned-run average and 45 strikeouts. He also drove in 14 runs.


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Krakow is Poland's most popular destination city, with a beautiful old center that captures the city's history in castles, churches, and squares. Be sure to take in this must-see sights in Krakow when you visit this cultural capital!
The Cloth Hall
The Cloth Hall is an enormous structure that bisects Krakow's Main Market Square. Once a place for merchants selling practical wares, it is now a souvenir market where traditional crafts, amber jewelry, and trinkets can be purchased.
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church, with its tall bell tower and red brick facade, is a major feature of Main Market Square. Listen for the bugler who trumpets a strangled tune to recall a similar player who was shot in the throat by an invader.
Krakow's Town Hall
Krakow's Town Hall Tower was once part of a larger structure, and a model of the original building has been placed nearby for curious visitors to examine. Climb the tower for views of Main Market Square and the old town, or take advantage of its shade to have a drink or a snack in one of the nearby restaurants.
Wawel Castle
Polish history has been made time and time again in Wawel Castle, where Polish kings were crowned, married, and buried.The grounds of Wawel Castle contain a cathedral, archeological remnants of past structures, palaces, and a lookout over the Vistula River. Don't forget to find Wawel Castle's dragon, who guards it from waterside attacks.
Grodzka Street
Grodzka Street connecst Main Market Square with Wawel Castle. Besides the many shops and eateries you'll find on Grodzka Street, note-worthy sights can also be viewed. St. Peter and Paul Church, with its figures of the twelve apostles, is unmissable, and next door is the Romanesque St. Andrew's Church. Stop at a major crossroads on Grodzka, and you'll see the Franciscan church to one side and a Dominican church to the other - the streets are named for their respective churches.
Kazimierz District
Krakow's Kazimierz district, found south of Wawel Castle, is as historic as it is trendy. The Jewish Quarter of Krakow, it is home to synagogues and churches alike. This rejuvenated neighborhood also enjoys a lively nightlife.
Florianska Gate
This gate was once an entrance to the city. Dating from the 14th century, it it connected to all that remains of Krakow's former city walls. Here, you'll find artists' depictions of Krakow that you can purchase as a souvenir of your visit to the city.


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March 24, 2011 | Posted By: Christa Blair
Are you tired of never getting around to save more for retirement?
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, youre not alone. 43% of workers have less than $10,000 in retirement savings, and every one of these people has a good reason for not saving enough:
The Problem With Procrastination
Procrastination is a time killer, and time is your most valuable asset when planning for retirement. Wealth builds not just through savings, but through savings compounded over time. When you allow procrastination to kill time, you destroy the easiest, most certain way to build a secure retirement.
For example, did you know that for every six years you delay saving toward retirement, you roughly double the amount of savings you need to put away each month to reach the same goal?
Similarly, you could start saving a fixed amount of money every year for just nine years, after which you never save another dime. Or you could wait nine years to get started and spend the rest of your life saving the same amount of money each year. In the end, your retirement savings will be roughly equal. But which path would you prefer?
The value of time is shocking, and the financial consequences of procrastination are devastating. Learning how to stop procrastinating and start saving is a critical component to a successful retirement savings strategy.
The Three Reasons You Avoid Saving For Retirement
There are three psychological factors that cause procrastination: fear, disorganization and perfectionism:
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In summary, procrastination is the single greatest destructive force working against your retirement security.
Most people achieve financial success by making consistent contributions to savings over a prolonged period of time. This allows compound growth to multiply small savings amounts into a secure nest egg. It is the easy path to wealth.
However, this strategy requires time to work its magic, and procrastination kills time.
There are three specific strategies you can apply to prevent procrastination from destroying your retirement security:
In other words, get started saving now because time is the key to success in wealth building. It is the easy, secure path to retirement security that doesnt require you to win the lottery, become a stock option millionaire, or score a big inheritance. It is the slow, certain path to wealth that actually works.
When you build your retirement brick-by-brick starting today you are choosing a path where your financial security moves from a question of if to the certainty of when.
You can make it happen when you stop procrastinating and get started today.
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Thanks Christa, The faster you get started saving the more you will save time is money when it comes to compounding interest.
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Anacapri's sunflower!
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- The panoramic pool with sundecks and snack bar
- The luxurious suites with view of the sea
- The peaceful countryside of Anacapri
If you're looking for a peaceful retreat on the island of Capri, you'll love Il Girasole: a charming family-run 3 star hotel in the countryside of Anacapri, immersed in a typically Mediterranean landscape of vineyards and century old olive trees, and with magnificent views of the sea.
Island hideways
Located in the main villa and in a number of little cottages all built in traditional island style, Il Girasole's bedrooms have all the facilities the modern traveler might require, including satellite television, mini bar, safety deposit box.
Bathrooms in the suites have fabulous hydromassage showers too: the idea way to freshen up or relax after a day by the sea or exploring Capri.
Book one of Il Girasole's suites, and treat yourself to a little luxury - with a view of the Mediterranean Sea!
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With its splendid swimming pool, sun decks and outdoor snack bar, Il Girasole has all the ingredients for a summer holiday you'll never forget.
Il Girasole is the first hotel on Capri to rent motorized pedal bikes, allowing you to cycle around the island - easily!
Add the spectacular sight of the sun setting over the sea surrounding Capri each evening and you can see why, once they've found this little gem, guests staying at Hotel Il Girasole are so unwilling to leave!.
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Il Girasole is located just a few minutes away from the center of Anacapri, from where you can catch buses to the Blue Grotto and all the other tourist attractions on the island.
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Accolades for 'Children of the Wind'
Freestyle windsurfers Tati & Tonki Frans and Kiri Thode recently achieved film star status as the leading characters in 'Children of the Wind'. This docu film won no less than three awards during the X-Dance Film Festival, namely: Best Documentary, 'Best Emerging Filmmaker' and 'Best Original Score'.
Top achievement
This sports film festival receives hundreds of entries each year. Most films competing for prizes are sponsored by large (sports) companies. Not 'Children of the Wind'. Yet this windsurfing film has definitely been one of this year's most successful entries. After all, no other film at the festival won more than one award.
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Happy 4th Birthday iOS Siddur
August 4th is the 4th anniversary/birthday of our first iOS (then iPhone) app, the iPhone Siddur.
It is hard to imagine, we've developed a few hundred apps since, about 70 that we own and sell directly and the rest was done for our clients. We would have never guessed our mobile business would have grown so much, where we have three dedicated resources on mobile and a ton of developers that pitch in when needed.
To celebrate the birthday, we are immediately putting the iOS Siddur & Siddur HD on sale for $4 less than the listing price. So the iPhone Siddur is now $5.99 instead of $9.99 and the iPad Siddur is now $15.99 instead of $19.99. This sale ends on the day the Siddur App officially went live in the App Store - August 6th, which was two days after it was approved.
You can download the app for these prices now by searching for our apps in the App Store or for a quick link to the iPhone Siddur click here and iPad Siddur click here.
We should also note that today we changed the price of the Kosher App from $4.99 to $1.99. So make sure to download that as well.
Finally, since it is our fourth birthday for the Siddur, here are four free redeem codes for each app (iPhone and iPad) where the first person to use them gets it for free. One time use and they will go quick - so I am sorry if you didn't see this post in time.
iPhone Siddur Redeem Codes: MAKHXREN3FX4; YM7N7KR9HWLM; L9WTEY3RM733 & KT9ALAER3PXH
iPad Siddur Redeem Codes: H4JF9AML76LT; 9PJRRP7RPP9R; NM9RAW737FXL & 4XN69ETEMNT4
As always, thank you for all the feedback and support. Without the feedback, this app wouldn't be the most valuable Jewish app in the market. Keep the feedback coming!
posted by on: Aug 1, 2012 02:28am
Mazel Tov on the 4 years. It's hard to believe that it has been that long. And also on your latest with Art Scroll. Too bad it's so expensive.
posted by Dr. Z on: Aug 1, 2012 03:58am
Thanks.. got the siddur promotion at last. I would have bought it before if I was not addicted to android already but android is great and Ia m not planning to come back to iOS. it would be great to see you guys expand to android. for now my good old ipad can enjoy the siddur HD I got today.. Thanks again
posted by Canada3000 on: Aug 10, 2012 03:04am
I had an android tablet and switched to iPad because of the apps and app quality. Android is just not committed to high quality apps unfortunately. I have the ari siddur on my android phone and it pails in comparison to siddur hd. Torah app from crowded is uniquely amazing, the new artscroll library. I wish android would smarten up I gave up the transformer prime. Cheers to the rustybrick team for your amazing work.
posted by on: Aug 24, 2012 04:12am
which siddur on android? you should check out the new one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forta.SiddurAri
posted by iPhone apps development on: Nov 7, 2012 07:31am
This app for iPhone is created by one of, if not THE major cellular designer for the Judaism dork group, RustyBrick aka Robert Schwartz. The app is as easy and user-friendly as they get. When you first release Siddur, you select your nusach with the choices being Ashkenaz, Sefard, Sefardic, and Ari.
posted by Buckminster Hurley on: Dec 19, 2012 01:11pm
Since the competitors in the iphone app development is budding quickly in the market, expert iphone application development and mobile app pattern seems to generally be great in driving final results which can in the long run lead to a considerable ROI or return on investment. x
posted by Avi Greengart on: Aug 1, 2012 03:11am
congrats! Your apps are a key reason (probably the key reason) I always take an iOS device with me wherever I go (and, as a devices analyst, I have one of everything). Any plans to expand into Android or Windows Phone?


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Excellent 10.0
Loved that we were located near the local mall and shopping centers. So convenient!A bit far from Chicago for the price.
Excellent 10.0
the staff and the rooms!! The pool!
Nothing- love the updates!!
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The La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago-Northshore was recently named a 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner! NEW! Samsung Flat-panel TVs with 30 channels of HD programming. Easy-access Plug-and-Play feature makes it simple to connect electronics. The La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Northshore is due north of Downtown Chicago, far enough a...
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Excellent 9.0
Excellent staff, great room size
Pool wasn't very clean, hot tub was broken, no ashtrays in smoking room.Beautiful location, very comfortable room, spacious! Definitely will stay again!
Excellent 9.0
I liked the proximity to the highway. The lobby is very nice and inviting.
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Less than 5 minutes' walk from the beaches of Lake Michigan and trains to the Chicago city centre, this Chicago bed and breakfast offers guest rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided each morning. Free Wi-Fi is offered in every room at Lang House B&B on Sheridan Chicago. Each guest room includes a private bathro...
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Positioned just off Interstate 294 and within driving distance of O'Hare International Airport, this Glenview hotel is near local attractions and features modern in-room amenities, including high-speed internet access. Begin the day at the Baymont Inn and Suites Glenview with coffee from in-room coffeemakers or take advantage of the free continental breakfas...
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With a stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Lincolnshire in Lincolnshire (North Suburbs), you'll be minutes from Trinity International University. This hotel is within the vicinity of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Sportsman's Country Club. Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and mic...
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Excellent 9.0
Excellent room/suite. Comfortable bed (not too hard, not too soft). Above and beyond breakfast!
Called front desk via in room phone 6 times, no answer - ended up getting someone by calling main number directly from my mobile. Then got a bit of a 'tude.Had I known this was a Hilton b/4 booking i would have passed it up. (Extreemly bad previous Hilton experience). I'm glad I didn't know. For now one it's Homewood Holton or No Hilton.
Excellent 10.0
free dinner 1st night there
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Excellent 10.0
The rooms were much nicer than I expected. It truly felt like a home away from home.The staff was friendly, helpful, approachable, and knowledgeable. This was worth the money.
Excellent 10.0
Top quality room - bedding, dishes, decor
I wish the pool would open before 7amGreat experience for a great price
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With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Lincolnshire in Lincolnshire (North Suburbs), you'll be close to Trinity International University and Raupp Memorial Museum. This hotel is within the vicinity of Heritage Park and Sportsman's Country Club. Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireles...
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Okay 6.0
The lobby was beautiful and the complimentary breakfast was nice.
NONE of the outlets in the bathroom worked, and there were no other outlets anywhere near any of the mirrors.In fact, the only functioning outlets were by the right side of the bed and the desk, which meant 2 of the lamps in the small room did not work.
Excellent 10.0
Front desk personnel were prompt and courteous during checking in and out. Rooms and bathrooms were very spacious and clean. Hallways were well lighted. Carpeting was new and clean. Breakfast was complimentary and good. Breakfast area was spacious.
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With a stay at Hilton Orrington / Evanston, you'll be centrally located in Evanston, convenient to Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and Northwestern University. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Grosse Point Lighthouse and Ryan Field. Make yourself at home in one of the 269 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Bath...
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Okay 6.0
room is small; the bathroom is tiny; no complimentary internet service; the air-conditioning is noisy
Okay 6.0
Location is great. Spacious room.
No parking. Parking cost a bundle. No sofa or chair in the room to relax. Bath rooms are too small. No aminities in the room.This hotel needs several improvements. They have to up grade beds, sheets, towels etc. Bath room has no space. Need at least two comfortable chairs to sit and relax. They charge too much for valet parking.
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Good 8.0
It was in a great location for what we were in the area for
We were disappointed with the fact that the indoor pool was closed. Also, the outdoor pool was in poor condition. Raised concrete, with bees nest right next to the pool. No towels or any sign of staff replenishing towels.The suites were nice and spacious. It was nice to have a fridge and microwave. It was a good hotel, but like I said , the pool was a disappointment. It looks as though they were starting construction on the outdoor pool area. Overall I was content and satisfied with our stay.
Good 8.0
Great bed and shower
Ice machine broken on 4.th floor for entire stay. The volume on t.v. Is set by hotel and not of ample volume for us.
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Very clean and nicely decorated. The rooms have ample room and the beds are very comfortable.The Courtyard Marriott hotels are almost always a good place to stay. Many times they are too expensive, but we were able to get a reasonable rate.
Excellent 9.0
Location was very convenient
The room they put us in was next to an exit - some noise from entering and exiting during the night.It is in a very nice suburban location. They have a bistro restaurant that serves breakfast in the morning, but it is not complimentary. If there was a time when they served a complimentary continental breakfast, that is no longer the case.
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Good 8.0
Looks like they recently re-floored the interior since my last stay. Very comfortable room and stay.
Nothing particularly - just no complimentary breakfast.
Excellent 10.0
Perfect spot while enjoying my time in Schaumburg IL
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Good 8.0
The staff at the hotel was fantastic and very very friendly. My Partner and i really enjoyed the smiles from the staff. Thank you.
As an Interior Designer i absolutely loved the overall aesthetics of the lobby and the individual rooms. I would suggest garbage cans during breakfast hours as the only garbage was near other guests pouring their cup of coffee or food... not so good..I hope my suggestion helps.
Excellent 10.0
All the staff was so friendly and accommodating ... The rooms were nice, new and large ... The parking was totally free ... Hotel was located by a shopping mall ... Great experience ... The free breakfast was wonderful and not just coffee and donuts
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Good 8.0
Clean environment, friendly staff and location
some of the cliental made me nervous for my safety.
Good 8.0
The room was clean, and quiet. One of the better hotels that I've stayed at. I will probably stay there again when I go next month.
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Located in Arlington Heights, DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Arlington Heights is in the business district and convenient to Heritage Park and Arlington Lakes Golf Club. This hotel is within close proximity of Legoland Discovery Center and Metropolis Performing Arts Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 241 air-conditioned guestrooms. Wired and wireles...
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The double rooms are more spacious than those at other hotels. A small fridge is provided in each room. The staff is eager to ensure your stay is comfortable.
The building is older but has been nicely remodeled. The plumbing needs updating as the sink and bathtub had draining issues. As soon as we told the front desk, we were offered another room but we declined and a maintenance man came the next day.Overall the hotel is a great value and we really enjoyed our 2 night stay. I would NOT suggest eating in the attached Grill. We paid $15 for a breakfast buffet of muffins (very good), bagels, juice, eggs, sausage, bacon, oatmeal, cereal and juice. The food was not hot. Fresh pancakes took forever to be made and we left before they were done. For our family, it wasn't worth it. My son is 10 and we were charged full price for him. Parties of 5 are automatically charged 18% gratuity, which would not have been an issue had we actually received s...


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Yankees outfielders adding value with their armsBy
Just how good is the Yankees outfield defense? The eye test paints a pretty picture, and the numbers provide a similar perspective. This morning Stephen cited a Dan Barbarisi post that further examines the defensive numbers for the Yankees' outfield, and the returns are predictably good. As a unit the Yankees outfielders have a UZR of 20.1, or 8.7 per 150, which ranks third in all of baseball. Only Arizona and Boston lead them. The major difference among the three teams is how they accumulate these defensive numbers. Both Arizona and Boston accomplish this with range; their 37.3 and 22.8 range runs lead the league by a decently wide margin. While the Yankees do have quality range numbers, they have something that the Red Sox and Diamondbacks do not: quality outfield arms.
As a unit the Yankees' outfielders have produced 4.4 runs above average with their arms. That ranks seventh in baseball, and just 0.3 points away from fourth. All three of the starters not only have positive arm scores this year, but all three rank in the top 20 among all MLB outfielders in arm score. Again, this passes the eyeball test at least as it concerns 2011. They've all had issues in the past, but it does appear that they've turned it around. In 2011 they're apparently turning the corner.
Before we proceed, a word about the small sample that is the 2011 season. It is absolutely true that to gain any value from defensive metrics you need heaps of data — preferably three years' worth. Clearly we're not getting anything close to that by examining year-to-year improvements for each player. Yet I'm confident that we're measuring something real — that is, something that actually happened on the field — when we're looking at arm scores. From the FanGraphs UZR primer, arm scores are "based on the speed and location of batted balls to the outfield and how often base runners advance extra bases (advances), don't advance the extra base (holds), or get thrown out trying to advance (kills)." While speed and location are subject to bias, the play-by-play data can give us a good idea when it comes to advances, holds, and kills. So while there is a level of noise in these data, there is also some truth, stemming from the "it happened" factor.
Since he arrived in New York, it was apparent that Nick Swisher had an arm more suited for a left fielder, or even a DH. He lollipopped throws with consistence in 2009, and the numbers bore it out; he had a -5.9 arm score, which was tied with Brad Hawpe for worst in the majors. The problems were so bad that he went to then pitching coach Dave Eiland for advice on how to better hurl a baseball. That seemingly did the trick. In 2010 he improved to -0.8 arm runs above average. This year he's at 1.6 runs above average, which ranks 19th among MLB outfielders.
While Gardner occasionally uncorked a five-bouncer to home plate during his first two years in the outfield, he still produced generally good arm numbers. From 2008 through 2009 they went: 5.0, 2.4, 6.6. The score in 2008 and the huge jump in 2010 might have been a product of perception. Gardner doesn't look like a guy with a quality arm, therefore coaches and base runners might be more apt to attempt the extra base. To wit, he had 12 assists last year, which ranked second among MLB outfielders. This year he has only six assists, perhaps because the league has adapted to his actual arm skill. Despite that he still has an arm score of 1.7, which ranks 15th among MLB outfielders. It suggests that he's holding base runners, rather than killing them.
That leaves Granderson, who had mixed results in terms of arm score earlier in his career. He was actually below average in his final two years with the Tigers, but has been positive in both of his seasons with the Yankees. In fact, his 1.9 arm score from this year ranks 10th in baseball. This is due, in large part, to his eight outfield assists, which ranks 15th among outfielders. The only other year in which he's had more than five assists was in 2007, when his arm score was at a career high 4.1. I want to say that Granderson's arm score stems from the same bias that Gardner's does: teams using old and unreliable information concerning Granderson. But I'm not sure there's enough evidence there to render that any more credible than any other pet theory.
On broadcasts this season the Yankees crew has often mentioned that the outfielders, not just Swisher, have worked with Larry Rothschild on their throwing. It makes perfect sense, of course, since outfielders want to generate power with their throws just as pitchers do. While it's an anecdote, it apparently shows up in the data as well. Whatever the case, the Yankees starting outfield is not only doing an excellent job of running down fly balls, but they're also holding and killing base runners with efficiency. After years and years of watching one of the poorest outfield defenses in the league, it's nice to finally see the Yankees on top.
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I've come to terms that not all outfielders will have arms like Choo, Ichiro, or Markakis. That being said, Swish, Brett, and Curtis have been doing good with what the have. The improvement from Swish is obvious. I remember all the airmail he sent back in 09.
"After years and years of watching one of the poorest outfield defenses in the league, it's nice to finally see the Yankees on top."
You can say that again. It's so fun watching grandy and Gardner track down balls in left center. Alot more fun than Matsui and Damon.
But it was a lot more fun watching Damon and Matsui hit. Both Damon and Matsui have signature Yankee moments that none of the current outfielders possess. Who can forget Johnny Damon stealing 2nd and 3rd on the same play in the 09 WS? Or Hideki Matsui's 6 RBI game to clinch the title? I think these guys were quite fun to watch.
granderson offensively >>>>>>>>>damon offensively
gardner to watch >>>>>> matsui to watch. just more exciting
They were fun to watch, but not fun to watch in the outfield.
You sound like my dad with all that "True Yankee" rhetoric.
Can you imagine how Mussina's career yankee numbers would look with this defense instead of the ones that were behind him?
I find it funny that arm strength is simultaneously the most whined about and least important tool a player can have.
"… arm strength is… the most whined about… tool a player can have."
This is not even close to true.
Come on now. How many psychotic commenters wanted to run Johnny Damon out of town because of his arm? Same with Swisher and Gardner.
Really? You don't want to stick with this line of reasoning. There is absolutely no way, none, that arm strength is the most whined about tool. PERIOD*.
Seriously, though, that's just not remotely true, I don't even know how to argue about this. It's like you're telling me 2+2=boobies.
that math seems sound to me.
in my world everything = boobies
Arm strength is a game changer.
C'mon man!
/ESPN Mondy Night Football Countdown'd
That's because it's far easier to judge arm strength than anything else. What you can tell with your eyes is pretty much all their is to it, and it shows easily both at the stadium and on tv.
Range is hard to judge on TV, as you're usually only seeing the end of the play. It's also deceptive, as Johnny Damon diving to catch a ball leaves far more of an impression in your mind than Brett Gardner making it look like a routine play.
Hitting and pitching have so many aspects to them that its hard to get people to even agree which ones matter more than others. You also need to be trained well to know a good pitching motion or swing from a bad one. We can guess at that stuff, but we're usually wrong.
It was a normal errant pitch that hit the backstop from a bullpen session by Burnett.
Larry Rothschild just yawned.
Is the game tonight cancelled?
Why? Because of the quake? Nah. Very minor beyond people's nerves working in tall buildings.
Lifeguard at Jersey Shore here. That was weird to feel on the beach.
I assume that "Acts of God" are an exception to the off topic rules around here. Maybe add it to the comment guidelines, ha.
No way. God is not above the rules of RAB.
What about Jesus?
I'm not sure. He probably has to ask his dad before doing anything.
I live in Virginia-about an hour from the epicenter. It was an intense 20 seconds of rumbling and shaking. I used to live in the SF bay-never thought it would happen here.
/but Nick Swisher's arm still sucks!
I can't wait for Josh Beckett to complain about how unfair it is that the Red Sox have to play a game on the day of a freak earthquake.
Off topic – Wandy claimed – Not the Yankees, thankfully.
Sigh, just read an article about the brewers and how they have the largest division lead in baseball. Just an example of how weak the NL central really is. The brewers are a good team but would be third in the AL East, and after having adjusted the team to playing in the East they would probably be 4th, behind the Rays. They play against 4 teams that are under 0.500 in their division. I would be nice to be in a division as weak as the NL Central or just not in a division as strong as the AL or NL East.
I prefer the Yankees playing in a strong division – the threat of missing out on the postseason forces them to put a strong team on paper and play at a championship calibre level each year.
Also playing strong teams regularly exposes the Yankees' flaws, which theoretically can be corrected by the postseason.
Just had someone at my office tell me "The Yankees don't have anyone in the outfield with a good arm. None of their outfielders can throw you out at home."
To which I replied: "Brett Gardner."
Rangers fans. When will they learn?
I like your logic – that teams will adjust to the "actual" arm ability of an outfielder. I guess this would apply to anyone. Gardner's high assist total was a product of imperfect information around the league about his throwing ability. Presumably Ichiro/Guerrero's assist numbers also dropped once the league caught on about their arms.
I can throw a seed from center to home…sign me up.
And I have a pop-time in the high 1.8s
I can throw a seed from center to home…sign me up.
And I have a pop-time in the high 1.8s
Earthquake ftw


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This 6" Jointer features a helical cutterhead with 40 four-sided indexable carbide knife inserts - this design provides a superior finish and quieter operation compared to conventional cutterheads, and the inserts require no adjustment once they are installed. If a knife insert becomes nicked, simply rotate it for a fresh edge and continue working. Oversized infeed/outfeed tables are mounted on dovetailed ways. The fence is 38" in length, with positive stops at 90° and 45° right and left. The fine/quick adjustment lever on the infeed table offers quick set-ups with precision controlled depth of cut. The heavy steel stand features a 1 HP motor with a non-slip v-belt drive for maximum performance. The 4" dust port offers easy connection to any dust collection system.
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The people at Citizens Against the WISD Bond have quite the storytellers on their side of the fence. They have crafted a masterful tale – one where the administration of WISD overspends, is overpaid, and has earmarked tax payer money for useless spending with no oversight. To hear them tell it they are the only ones being reasonable, just average citizens looking out for the everyday interests of taxpaying residents. This couldn't be further from the truth.
Fact – athletic and career components to the bill are primarily for safety concerns. Four hundred students travel from campus to campus every day for activities related to the points in this budget – travel that is unnecessary and outside of a safe-school zone.
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Fact – The main opposition that coalesced to fight this bond is not a faceless group of concerned citizens. They are people who think that money is above the law, and more valuable than the livelihood of the next generation. They are people comfortable in anonymity but afraid to show their faces and subject their real motivation to scrutiny. The problem here isn't oversight, or administrative pay, but the value of their dollar in their pocket at the end of the day. Bullies and greed should not determine the fate of our students, and misinformation and propaganda belongs in Washington, not in Weatherford.


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Idicula, Anu Mary and Blatch, G.L. and Cooper, T.G. and Dorrington, R.A. (2002) Binding and activation by the zinc cluster transcription factors of Saccharomyces cerevisiae: redefining the UASGABA and its interaction with Uga3p. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 277 (48). pp. 45977-45983. ISSN 0021-9258
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Uga3p, a member of zinc binuclear cluster transcription factor family, is required for gamma-aminobutyric acid-dependent transcription of the UGA genes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Members of this family bind to CGG triplets with the spacer region between the triplets being an important specificity determinant. A conserved 19-nucleotide activation element in certain UGA gene promoter regions contains a CCGN(4)CGG-everted repeat proposed to be the binding site of Uga3p, UAS(GABA). The function of conserved nucleotides flanking the everted repeat has not been rigorously investigated. The interaction of Uga3p with UAS(GABA) was characterized in terms of binding in vitro and transcriptional activation of lacZ reporter genes in vivo. Electromobility shift assays using mutant UAS(GABA) sequences and heterologously produced full-length Uga3p demonstrated that UAS(GABA) consists of two independent Uga3p binding sites. Simultaneous occupation of both Uga3p binding sites of UAS(GABA) with high affinity is essential for GABA-dependent transcriptional activation in vivo. We present evidence that the two Uga3p molecules bound to UAS(GABA) probably interact with each other and show that Uga3p((1-124)), previously used for binding studies, is not functionally equivalent to the full-length protein with respect to binding in vitro. We propose that the Uga3p binding site is an asymmetric site of 5'-SGCGGNWTTT-3' (S = G or C, W = A, or T and n = no nucleotide or G). However, UAS(GABA), is a palindrome containing two asymmetric Uga3p binding sites.
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For the Star Beacon
There's no question the Westside Shootout has been a fixture of Ashtabula for years. Played on the courts at West Junior High, which no longer stands leaving a strange void for fans sitting courtside for the event, the shootout seems to get the competitive juices flowing in competitors each year it comes around.
Returning to the outdoor court just off West Avenue on Friday night, the shootout began with a spirited 15 man 3-point shooting contest followed by a enthusiastic slam dunk contest with just 4 competitors.
While most attending knew each other, there were some new faces. One belonged to 12-year-old T.J. Skinner of Jefferson, a sixth-graded who competed at Jefferson Elementary School this season, and a major hoops fan.
After seeing a strong first round in the 3-point contest from Ashtabula grad Anthony Hargrove that was obliterated in the second by a more consistent effort from 48-year-old Erich (Whitehead) Hunt, Skinner noted both the efforts involved from all the athletes and the conditions in which they battled.
"He (Hargrove) had a great first round in the 3-point contest, but he fell apart in the second round," Skinner said. "A couple other guys got hot in streaks, but not like the guy that won it."
While occasional winds picked up and the sun began to set, shootout director Mike Johnson also noted some strategical things that played a part in the 3-point bombardment.
"Some of these guys aren't using their heads too well in this today," Johnson said.
With breezes blowing from the southwest, and a setting sun glaring right into the shooter's eyes as they took their final shots, from the left corner of the court, the sun caused problems looking at the bucket, and the breezes also caused shots to blow wide of their mark.
"All of the guys have taken their first shots with the sun at their backs," Johnson said. "With the heat, too, by the time they reach their last five tries, they don't have anything left."
Hargrove had a hot hand in the first round, hitting 11 shots to 10 each for two other players. After Marcus Parker hit for an individual best effort of 13 from beyond the arc overall to put 20 points on the chart, Hargrove seemed out of the picture. He nailed only six tries the second time around, and Parker was solidly in the drivers seat.
Amid a boatload of bantering and joking all over the area, though, Hunt stepped up looking to follow his 10 points in the first round.
"I felt coming in that I could win this thing" the 48 year old said matter-of-factly with a huge grin on his face. "I didn't have any special process of looking at it, I think I'm the best street ball jump shooter in the area, and all I had to do was go out and do it."
He did. Starting the second round from the right corner, his movement to the right wing on his second set of five shots found the range for him. He netted a dozen shots for a total of 22, and as the last few contestants did their best to catch up, it became obvious that it would take some deadly shooting to beat Hunt.
It never happened.
The slam dunk contest saw some novel efforts among the four players, but the effort to score depended on successful dunks for points. A miss resulted in a zero.
Hargrove used his long, lean frame to put home the most dunks, overcoming a solid effort from former Lakeside player La'Roo Wells to claim the title in a 69-60 margin of victory.
Competition is never missing either. With friends not in the effort cheering pals along the way, even after it was over, questions were raised as to the scoring of the contest. To score, the basic requirement was a successful dunk, and other misses cost Wells, Kevin McCaleb and Ray Journigan points that Hargrove didn't miss out on.
"I was really worried about 'Roo today," Hargrove said. "I knew if the other guys missed, all I had to do was make my dunks to score points, and that's what I tried to do."
"It just goes to show in a shootout, it's about making shots," Johnson said. "I'll bet that little guy (Hunt) doesn't even pick up a ball until just before the shootout, and look at what he did."
With the misses coming into play in the dunk contest, Skinner also agreed with director Johnson about scoring points.
"I agree with how the dunk contest was scored," the upcoming Falcon seventh grader said. "Some guys got mad because their pals lost points from misses, but it's the fair thing to do. It's fun, though, because the person they cheer for does well but not good enough to win."
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West Bromwich Albion scored 3 times in the final 15 minutes to demolish Wolves 5-1 in an entertaining Black Country Derby. The win takes WBA up to 14th place, 8 points ahead of the relegation zone. For Wolves, not only do they lose to their local rivals, but they also drop into the relegation zone.
West Bromwich Albion started the much stronger of the sides; after just a minute, they'd already had a golden opportunity, with Peter Odemwingie sliding a pass across the box for Jerome Thomas, who's sidefoot was parried over the bar by Wayne Hennessey. Wolves didn't play with a holding midfielder, and that space behind their midfield was constantly exploited by Peter Odemwingie cutting in from the right hand side. He had a shot beaten away by Hennessey before he opened the scoring on 34 minutes. The outside run of Steven Reid took away Wolves left back, Steven Ward, and Odemwingie twisted past Matt Jarvis before shooting left footed, with his shot deflecting off Jamie O'Hara and through Wayne Hennessey's legs.
After WBA scored, though, they dropped deeper, perhaps intent on protecting what they had. Wolves, though, did score, with Steven Fletcher firing across Ben Foster to finish a move he had started with a flicked pass to David Edwards. It was the first time Fletcher and Sylvain Ebanks-Blake had combined all match, and it was largely against the run of play. Wolves started the stronger of the sides in the second half, but West Bromwich Albion took the lead in the 64th minute. James Morrison's header was flicked on by Jonas Olsson and headed off the bar by Gareth McAuley, before falling back Olsson who smashed the ball towards Wayne Hennessey. It was hit straight at Hennessey, but he let it slip through his arms and over the goal line.
One difference between the two sides was the performance of the two keepers, and moments later, Ben Foster made a great save, leaping to his right to keep out a Steven Fletcher header that was looping into the top corner. From the ensuing corner, Roger Johnson's header was cleared off the line onto the bar, and then WBA countered, with Odemwingie beating Ward on the right, but delaying his shot, giving Foley a chance to clear his shot off the line. It wouldn't be long, though, before WBA scored their 3rd. It came again from a corner; Olsson backheeling towards goal and Odemwingie flicking in his second, virtually sealing the 3 points with 13 minutes to go.
Wolves continued to attack, and this left them open to the counter attack. Their left hand side was again exploited by WBA, as James Morrison shrugged off Ward to get to the byline, cutting the ball back into the box, where Keith Andrews made a late run to smash the ball into Hennessey's bottom left corner for a debut goal. Moments later, Jamie O'Hara's dipping volley bounced right before Ben Foster, but the keeper's right hand was strong and pushed the ball behind the goal.
Odemwingie got his hattrick 2 minutes from time, again from a counter attack; Morrison, this time on the left, beat Foley to slide the ball across for Odemwingie, who was unmarked in the middle. Hennessey, falling away to his left, got a hand on Odemwingie's shot, but Odemwingie's shot was hit hard enough to ensure that Hennessey could do nothing about it.
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You've hung out with musicians for most of your career — any particular persona you based Snow on?
In terms of being a rock star, my influences were people that I'm mates with, like Noel Gallagher for instance. From him you get that kind of nonchalance, that sense of entitlement. I once asked him, "How come you're so mouthy and rude to everybody?" and he said that he knew that no matter what happened, if he could still play guitar he was going to go on booking gigs and making money. So it was that sort of self-assuredness that rock stars have. Also there's that sense of arrested development. Because rock stars get rich very young a lot of times it's like they don't have that any social awareness. Pete Doherty for example, who I know somewhat, he is a poetic person. He gets a horrible rap in all of the British tabloids, but he's one of those sweet, ethereal people – who you should never get in a car with.
But doesn't music need some of these over-the-top characters?
Yeah. They have this attitude that transfers into the laws of physics. You hear about the things Keith Moon did and you think, "I just would die." If I tried to pull a toilet out of the floor, the next thing I would be doing is fumbling on the floor saying, "Ahhh, my back! My back, I've hurt my back! I need to speak to a chiropractor please." But Keith Moon just pulls it out of the floor, throws it right out the window, and goes on with his life – well for a while, and then died.
With the new movie there are so many scenes of debauchery. How much of that was from your life or mined from elsewhere?
Let's be honest, debauchery is not something I like to outsource. Because I'm a comedian, when things are getting debauched, orgiastic and there's narcotic indulgence, it's sort of like, woo hoo, I've won a game show! Whereas with musicians that's the norm. Dave Davies from the Kinks -- his mum caught him in bed with five women when he was 16. He shouldn't have been allowed out after 9 o'clock at that age, and he's in bed with five women. But a lot of my heroes are like Morrissey, guys who soberly and gingerly retire to a room and roll their eyes at the TV set. ??
But that's the exact opposite of what you became...
Yeah, I know, that's extraordinary isn't it? The reason I love Morrissey is because he's the beautification of nerdy incompetence. "If I don't leave my room what will people say? What will they think of me?" Morrissey became the apotheosis of that, bursting out of that bedroom a hero.
When you were hosting the MTV Video Music Awards were there some places you decided that you couldn't go?
Very much. After the first year when I came over all English, and green and naïve, I thought this should be a laugh — MTV, that's edgy. From what I understood of it, what I know now, my definition of edgy and MTV's definition of edgy are different. And I got the death threats to prove it. I learned you don't make jokes about humorless people because they might kill you.
Would that be the Christian right in America?
Yup. Where is the forgiveness? Forgiveness is supposed to be their primal doctrine.
Was it when you compared Britney Spears to Christ that set them off?
Yeah, some of them, I didn't even notice that one, I thought that was just clearly a joke. A lot of the George W. Bush and Jonas Brothers bits too.
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In the 31st century, there is no mercy. Join the Inner Sphere's strike team as they prepare for the annihilation of the deadly Smoke Clan Jaguar. You'll have over 30 missions, 18 fully customizable 'Mechs to climb into, and enough firepower to flatten a mountain range. There's also an all-new target acquisition system and more battle environments than ever before. But watch your back--this fight is for survival.
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To make practically the best firepower Mech, first pull out a Daishi. Next, equip it with an Ultra AC 20. After that, make the engine rating as low as possible, which will give you more space. Equip it with a couple of ER PPC Sub- cannons. Then give it a bunch double heat sinks. And finally, with any space left over give it as many ER Large Lasers as possible, and if there is still space left over, give it a huge bunch of MGuns, since they are cheap and good in swarms
To Snipe with an ER PPC, equip 3 ER PPC's to your Mech, 1 targeting computer, and use no clan things as weapons. (This makes the weapon less accurate)Target an enemy's head, turn on the zoom, and clip away at his head! You should equip as many heat sinks as possible because ER PPC's generate alot of heat.
For easier time killing opponents, try to get 3 Ultra AC 20's, this will knock down opponents in one shot, but make sure you fire them in group fire, otherwise it will not knock them down in one shot, this works on even Daishi's, the best mech to use with this varient is a Thor, with 3 Ultra AC 20's, 4 Jump Jet (clan), and as many heat sinks as you can fit, try to stick with Clan Fero-fibris armor.
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