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LETTER: We support Catskill Mountain Rail Trail
Dear Editor:
The Woodstock Land Conservancy urges area residents to let Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and the Ulster County Legislature know you support his proposal "to convert much of the Ulster & Delaware rail beds into rail trails available for walking, biking and hiking. This effort will leave intact the existing tourism railroad attraction operated by the Catskill Mountain Railroad, but it will open up over 32 miles of trails, much of which winds past the Ashokan Reservoir, and provides some of the most breathtaking views of the Catskills." (Ulster County 2013 budget press release)
Our research indicates there is widespread support in our area for a Catskill Mountain Rail Trail. However, we need to make sure our officials know we support this vision!
The heart of Hein's sensible proposal is to realize the full year-round potential of the county-owned rail corridor. Comprehensive utilization of this resource will promote recreational tourism and greatly benefit individuals, communities, businesses, and the Mid-Hudson Valley-Catskill Mountain region as a whole.
Today there are over 1,600 known rail trails across the United States, representing 20,000 miles of trails over the entire country. Rail trails have a well-documented history of providing multiple year-round benefits, including enhancing the health of individuals; connecting children safely with physical activity and the outdoors; providing enriching educational and spiritual experiences; helping to drive economic development by supporting local businesses; and protecting the environment.
Hein's proposal encourages the for-profit Catskill Mountain Railroad tourist ride to continue operations where it has for years, in conjunction with a rail trail on the segments of the corridor that have been inactive for decades. This will collectively attract a larger, diverse array of both trail and train enthusiasts to our region.
This "segmented corridor" approach is successful in many underutilized rail corridors, including on the Delaware County portion of the same Ulster & Delaware line, where the not-for-profit Catskill Revitalization Committee operates and manages both the Delaware & Ulster Railroad and the Catskill Scenic Trail.
The county executive's proposal must be adopted by the Legislature on Tuesday (Dec. 4). Now is the time to voice your support for the Catskill Mountain Rail Trail to local government representatives and officials.
PATTY GOODWIN Continued...
The writers are executive director, president and chairman, respectively, of the Woodstock Land Conservancy.
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Debates Will Impact National, State Vote, Insiders Say
Republicans feel Gov. Mitt Romney rode the momentum of his strong start, while Democrats believe President Barack Obama rebounded down the stretch.
From "bayonets and horses" to "binders full of women" the presidential and vice-presidential debates were chock-full of memorable moments.
Moments that will carry either President Barack Obama or Gov. Mitt Romney to victory Nov. 6, or be pointed to as a reason for one of the candidates' defeat.
And with the fourth and final debate in the books, Patch asked: Who gained an edge during the back-and-forth bantering over the last month?
For Republicans who responded to Patch's latest survey of political insiders, the first debate between Romney and Obama set the tone and marked the beginning of a momentum-building run for the GOP candidate.
Democrats who responded to the survey, however, said Obama bounced back nicely and that Team Obama won the final three debates and, in essence, the presidency.
"The (president) and (vice president) winning three of four debates will be viewed by history as a key factor in getting them re-elected," one respondent wrote.
When Monday's debate ended, Patch sent its "Blue Wisconsin" and "Red Wisconsin" surveys to more than 150 influential members of both parties who have agreed to be regularly polled between now and the Nov. 6 election. The panel includes party leaders, elected officials, talk show hosts and prominent political bloggers.
Parties align with their candidates
Most of the 22 Democratic respondents — more than 86 percent — felt the Obama-Joe Biden team helped its chances to win the election by either a wide or slim margin over the Romney-Paul Ryan team with its combined performance during the four debates.
And two moments stood out to Democrats the most: Romney's "binders full of women" comment in the second debate and candidate's back-and-forth on Libya during that same town-hall event.
"The one defining moment was when Mitt Romney was proven wrong about Libya and President Obama's response during the town hall," one respondent replied. "It showed Mitt Romney is willing to do and say whatever it takes to win, even if that means lying."
The "binders of women" comment, "made women very angry" and "a lot of women took issue with that statement and what it represents," respondents said.
Meanwhile, nearly 88 percent of the 33 influential Republicans who responded said Romney and Ryan helped themselves the most during the debates to win Nov. 6. Many said Obama's performance in the initial debate was a momentum builder for the GOP, and that Obama was dismal and horrid, that he "failed to show up," was asleep and had a "deer in the headlights" look.
"Mitt Romney 'hitting a grand slam homerun' in the first debate," one responded replied when asked what is the one moment that has the potential to change the course of the campaign. "His presence, his confidence, his knowledge, his pleasant demeanor showed the American people the real Mitt Romney, not the one the Obama campaign pictured him via ads for months and months!"
Another respondent said Romney has continuously come out of the debates "looking like a President while Obama has the appearance of being the challenger."
And Monday's winner was ...
A majority of the 33 Republican respondents felt Romney won Monday's debate, but 45.5 percent of them thought he did so by only a slim margin with 27 percent feeling it was by a wide margin. Another 21 percent felt there was no winner.
Two Republicans thought Obama won last night's debate.
Several Republican respondents thought Romney earned high marks for highlighting what he dubbed Obama's "apology tour" and thought Obama's "bayonets and horses" comment was one of the more memorable of the evening.
The "bayonets and horses" comment also resonated among influential Democrats, as 14 respondents pointed to it as the most memorable moment of the debate. They felt it accentuated Romney's "naivety" and "shallow understanding of foreign policy."
Of the 22 responding Democrats, 19 (or 86.4 percent) said Obama won the final debate by a wide margin. One said Obama had a slight edge, one said there was no winner and one even said Romney won by a wide margin.
Several influential Republicans felt Romney played it relatively conservatively in the third and final debate and were surprised that he didn't attack more. One respondent believes it was because the Romney camp feels it's in the lead.
"A clear line was drawn between the two contenders," another Republican respondent wrote. "One was clearly up to the task, while the other was outclassed and never deserved the job he has abused these past (four) years.
Other findings from the unscientific survey:
- Democrats were split on whether or not Obama and Biden did enough during the debates to carry Wisconsin next month. Nine strongly agreed that tandem did, and another eight somewhat agreed. But three weren't sure either way and two strongly disagreed.
- Nearly 73 percent of Patch's influential Republican strongly agreed that Romney and Ryan did enough in the debates to increase their chances of carrying Wisconsin, with the other 27 percent somewhat agreeing.
Patch will be conducting "Red Wisconsin" and "Blue Wisconsin" surveys between now and the election in hopes of determining the true sentiment of active members of both parties in the Badger State. Not everyone who agreed to be part of our survey panels participated in this survey.
Participants in Patch's Red Wisconsin Survey are:
Jim Bender, president of School Choice Wisconsin, former chief of staff for Assembly Republican Leader Jeff Fitzgerald; Bill Berdan, first vice chairman, Wauwatosa Republicans; Keith Best, public relations chairman for Waukesha County Republicans; Bob Bradley, party activist; Charles Brey, field director for state Assembly candidate Tracy Herron; Tracy Brodd, Republican campaign worker; Paul Bucher, former Waukesha County district attorney and candidate for Wisconsin attorney general; Roy Catron, Tea Party activist; Andrew Cegielski, former Milwaukee County Board candidate; Sara Conrad, party activist; Bill Cosh, spokesman for the state Department of Natural Resources; Michael Crowley, Waukesha County supervisor; Jake Curtis, former state Assembly candidate; Lou D'Abbraccio, board member, Racine County Republican Party; Brian Dey, Racine County Tea Party member; Fred Dooley, conservative blogger; Steven Duckhorn, former Republican candidate for Milwaukee County sheriff; Bill Folk, chairman of Racine County Republican Party;Elisabeth Friesen, Republican activist; Jesse Garza, chairman, St. Croix County Republican Party; Mark Green, senior director of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, former U.S. ambassador to Tanzania and former congressman; Chris Haines, longtime campaign volunteer and former GOP campaign manager; Deb Hawley Jordahl, conservative strategist and consultant; John Hiller, co-chair of Scott Walker's transition team as governor; Sandra Hollander, member of Mitt Romney's "Juntos con Romney" leadership team; Ethan Hollenberger, former chairman of the College Republicans at Marquette University and staff member on several legislative campaigns; Mark Honadel, state reprsentative, 21st District; Marguerite Ingold, party activist; Valerie Johnson, former GOP fundraiser and staffer for various campaigns; Thomas J. Keeley, political consultant; Scott Kelly, communications director for former state Sen. Van Wanggaard; Cindy Kilkenny, conservative blogger; Rik Kluessendorf, attorney and former state Assembly candidate; Dan Knodl, state representative, 24th District; Tif Koehler, campaign volunteer and civic leader; Johnny Koremenos, regional field director for Tommy Thompson campaign; Gordon Lang, member of North Shore Republicans; Chris Larsen, trustee in Village of Sturtevant Trustee; Noelle Lorraine, field coordinator for Americans for Prosperity; John P. Macy, first vice chairman of Waukesha County Republican Party; Kathleen Madden, Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court; Ginny Marschman, party activist; Jessica McBride, conservative columnist; Bill McCoshen political consultant and; former cabinet secretary for Gov. Tommy Thompson; Joe Medina, party activist; Randy Melchert, field director for Mark Neumann's campaign; Gerald Mellone, Brookfield alderman; Ryan Morgan, conservative blogger; Dean Munday, conservative blogger; Mark Neumann, U.S. Senate candidate and former congressman; Kelly O'Brien, founder of Shorewood Citizens for Responsible Government; Eric Wm. Olsen, conservative activist; Nick Oliver, state Assembly candidate, 22nd District; Victoria Ostry, treasurer of the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women.; Rick Owen, Brookfield alderman; Monnine Parnitzke, party activist; Steve Ponto, mayor of Brookfield; Don Pridemore, state representative, 99th District; Paris Procopis, grassroots activist; Jim Pugh, director of public relations and issue management for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce; Denise Rate, Tea Party member; Bob Reddin, Brookfield alderman and executive director, Jobs First Coalition; Pam Reeves, treasurer, Waukesha County Republicans; Joe Rice, former county supervisor and member of North Shore Republicans Executive Committee; Nate Ristow, candidate for 13th District State Assembly; Brandon Rosner, Wisconsin Republican consultant; Bill Savage, aide to state Rep. Don Pridemore and officer of Menomonee Falls Taxpayers Association; Jim Schaefer, Muskego-Norway School Board president; Josh Schimek, conservative blogger; JB Schmidt, conservative blogger; Christian Schneider, senior fellow at Wisconsin Policy Research Institute and former policy analyst for Wisconsin State Legislature; Ashley Schultz, state director of the Recall Action Fund; Nick Schweitzer, Libertarian pundit and blogger; Tim Schwister, former State Assembly candidate; Dan Sebring, vice chairman, Milwaukee County Republicans and candidate for 4th Congressional District; Cathy Stepp, Wisconsin Natural Resources secretary and former state senator; Jeff Stone, state representative, 82nd District; Jonathan Strasburg, attorney; Dave Swarthout, board member, 1st Congressional District Republicans; Charles Sykes, conservative talk show host for WTMJ Radio; Steve Taylor, Milwaukee County supervisor; Jenny Toftness, executive director of the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee; Greg Torres, Jefferson County supervisor; Jim Villa, former chief of staff to County Executive Scott Walker and Alberta Darling; current CEO of Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin; Robin Vos, state representative; 63rd District; Dan Vrakas, Waukesha County Executive; Yash Wadhwa, former State Assembly candidate; Jeff Wagner, conservative talk show host, WTMJ Radio; Tom Weatherston, candidate for 62nd Assembly District and Village of Caledonia trustee; Steve Welcenbach, head of the Menomonee Falls Taxpayers Association and Tea Party activist; Todd Welch, Wisconsin state coordinator at Campaign for Liberty; James Wigderson, conservative blogger and columnist for Waukesha Freeman; Eddie Willing, conservative columnist in Racine County and executive director of FoundersIntent.org; Chris Wright, Sturtevant village trustee and former candidate for State Assembly; Phil Ziegler, CEO of InPro Inc. and party activist.
Patch's Blue Wisconsin Survey participants are:
Kelley Albrecht, candidate for 63rd State Assembly District; Mandela Barnes, candidate for 11th State Assembly District; Ron Biendseil, vice chair for membership, Dane County Democratic Party; Tammy Bockhorst, membership secretary/membership chair, Milwaukee County Democratic Party; Randy Bryce, candidate for 62nd State Assembly District; Brian Carlson, liberal blogger; Sachin Chheda, chair, Milwaukee County Democratic Party; Jeff Christensen, chair, 5th Congressional District Democrats; Mark Conforti, chief negotiator for the Fox Point-Bayside Teachers Association; Rick Congdon, former judge and former chair, Democratic Party of Waukesha County; Deb Dassow, progressive and labor activist, and semi-retired educator; Victor Drover, liberal blogger; Dale Dulberger, party activist; Perry Duman, candidate for the 60th State Assembly District; Brett Eckstein, Democratic attorney; Waring R. Fincke, vice chair, Washington County Democratic Party; Stephanie Findley, chair, 4th Congressional District Democrats; Kelly Gallaher, founding member, Community for Change; Heather Geyer, liberal columnist; Ginny Goode, Grassroots North Shore; Darcy Gustavsson, party activist; Kristin Hansen, neighborhood team leader, Obama for America and co-host, Drinking Liberally Waukesha; Robert Hansen, co-chair of Progressive Democrats of America in Milwaukee County; John Heckenlively, secretary, 1st Congressional District Democrats; Kelly Herda, treasurer, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Women's Caucus and political consultant; Robert Heule, Region 5 Chair, Democratic Party of Milwaukee County; Peter Knudsen, legislative aide and longtime Democratic staffer; Marga Krumins, candidate for 97th State Assembly District and associate chair Democratic Party of Wisconsin Women's Caucus; Bill Kurtz, candidate for 21st Assembly District; John Lehman, state senator, 21st District; Matthew Lowe, youth outreach director, Waukesha County Democratic Party; Fran Martin, election observer for the Democratic Party and appeared in Wangaard recall ads; Tom Michalski, Oak Creek alderman; Bridget Moen, chair, Democratic Party of Ozaukee County; Meg Moen, treasure, Democratic Party of Ozaukee County; Rick Moze, party activist; Lisa Mux liberal blogger, and co-founder and co-host of Drinking Liberally Waukesha; Thad Nation, political consultant and former aide to Gov. Jim Doyle; Larry Nelson, former Waukesha mayor, current County Board supervisor and delegate to Democratic National Convention; Jason Patzfahl, liberal blogger and founding member of the Progressive 28th Political Action Committee; Jeffrey Perzan , attorney and party activist; Colin Plese, Shorewood School Board member; John Pokrandt, candidate for 13th State Assembly District; Steven Potter, communications aide, state Democratic Party; Jason Rae, Democratic National Committee member; Aaron Robertson, party activist; Chris Rockwood, candidate for 14th State Assembly District; Kristopher Rowe, party activist; Keith Schmitz, member, State Democratic Platform Committee and founding member, Grassroots North Shore; Richard Schwalb, party activist; Erin Sievert, chairwoman, Jefferson County Democrats; Kathleen Slamka, party activist; Eilene Stevens, party activist; Mike Tate, chair , Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Melissa Ugland, business owner and party activist; Sarah Wagner, community activist for Wisconsin Jobs Now; Jamie Wall, candidate for 8th Congressional District; Jim Ward, candidate, 28th State Senate District; Jane Witt, chair of Racine County Democrats; and Graeme Zielinski, communications director, Wisconsin Democratic Party.
Blair Nielsen
12:59 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The one defining moment was when Mitt Romney was proven wrong about Libya and President Obama's response during the town hall," one respondent replied. "It showed Mitt Romney is willing to do and say whatever it takes to win, even if that means lying."
Said a Democrat in this poll.
Candy Crawled admitted she was wrong the next day. I guess they missed that.
I like what Charles Krouthammer said about the Libya murders and this is a paraphrase: I think Obama would have a easier time keeping his facts straight if he would just tell the truth.
The Anti-Alinsky
5:23 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Blair, what exactly was Governor Romney "proven wrong" about?
Just because BO says it's not true, doesn't mean it's not true. In fact, from past performance, I pretty much assume it is.
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10:44 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Keith Best
1:11 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Obama for America has spent $millions trying to define Romney. Romney defined himself with all of these debates,.... as presidential.
That is why he will win.
Avenging Angel
1:38 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Forget the debates, if you want to understand the mentality of the left, look at recent developments.
The Patch was quick to publish the Obama yard sign vandalism, but absolutely NO mention of the vicious beating of Sean Kedzie by two thugs trying to steal his Romney/Ryan yard sign.
Heather Asiyanbi
3:19 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
@Avenging Angel - the Kedzie incident is horrible, to be sure, but it didn't happen in a Patch community whereas the sign burning we reported took place in Caledonia.
Avenging Angel
5:38 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Heather, you are, of course, correct. My apologies. In my own defense, please understand the abject fustration that NO local media has covered this story.
James R Hoffa
3:19 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Clearly, Democratic insiders have a problem with processing reality and the truth, while the Republican insiders tend to be much more honest with themselves and others about the reality of the situation.
This says a lot about the two sides and which is more righteous!
H.E. Pennypacker
4:11 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Governor Romney did exactly the right thing last night, he looked and sounded gracious, relaxed and presidential He was appealing to the middle instead of throwing red meat to his base! Obama was angry and disrespectful trying to appeal to his angry and disrespectful base. He engaged in sophomoric taunting tactics unworthy of the president of the United States! Mitt Romney is the winner of this debate because he recognized what the game was and played it well. Obama lost because he played the wrong game and came across as an angry petulant child.
6:14 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Mitt endorsed Pres. Obama's foreign policy last night.
President Obama: Ohio won't forget that Romney was against the auto bailout http://bit.ly/XbeYBI
Blair Nielsen
8:27 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Please reread my post, I was quoting a DEM. In the story.
The Anti-Alinsky
10:18 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
My apologies Blair. You are absolutely correct. However, the way it was written I had read it as your own response followed by a quote.
Michael McClusky
10:28 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The independent parties debate was just exceptional. The four candidates were earnest, frank and genuine with all of their answers and were really clear about their proposed policies. It was a welcomed change.
Bob McBride
6:14 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
While that's commendable, Michael, when you really have nothing to lose there's nothing really being gambled by being earnest and speaking your mind. You've seen how ridiculous the scrutiny of the two leading candidates is when they debate. We're left with sound bites and zingers and people who consider themselves knowledgable voters responding to that crap like it means something. The spectacle is imbued with all the gravity of a WWE cage match.
Any one of the four independents, should they ever find themselves in the position of being a serious contender (rather than a spoiler) at a major debate including the candidates of the two major parties would find themselves subjected to the same conditions, criticisms and "expert analysis". There's not going to be a Rocky Balboa moment when the hard luck underdog prevails via unorthodox methodology and mountains of spunk. We've been down that route already with Perot and we ended up with Clinton, a president who couldn't have been a more conventional political gamesman if he tried.
It's not the candidates, it's the process itself and the apparent willingness of not only the parties and the candidates, but also those in the media, those deemed "political insiders" and the general public itself to abide by the absurdities it produces.
Michael McClusky
6:46 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
@Bob McBride What these independent candidates need is more air time. Even if they do not contend for the throne, atleast their ideas would circulate better and the American people would be well-served by this.
Bob McBride
7:37 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Michael, I admire your independence and perseverance, but I think resistance is futile. I don't know how old you are, but I remember several elections where we had independent candidates actively involved in debates, garnering a fairly significant amount of press coverage and the net result, particularly if you tend to view both parties and their candidate interchangeable (I do to a degree, but those are the lumps of Play-Doh we're given to work with) has been nothing. They never win and their ideas evaporate as quickly as does the memory of their run for the office.
Not to overdue the cynicism, but frankly when you're an unknown and your name is Gary Johnson, you've kind of got an extra strike against you right there in the name recognition department. Had he changed the first one to Fabio, the name alone might spark some kind of reaction and interest on the part of folks whose legs tingle when they think about binders full of women or mules and daggers or horses and bayonets or whatever.
That being said, I agree in terms of the coverage. I'd like to see one of the major networks step up to the plate and take a chance on airing the independent debate. Keep it separate. Differentiate it from the circus sideshow that is the major party debate. Give it a unique format. Give it a unique host/moderator. I don't ever think it will happen because we're talking about a medium that lives and dies on viewer shares and ad revenue. But, yeah, it's a good idea.
Michael McClusky
8:38 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
@Bob McBride I am old enough to remember John Anderson and Ross Perot; I agree with you that both candidates faded quickly from view after the election. Ross Perot received more votes than I had anticipated, but the people once again became mired in the Republican and Democratic camps soon afterwards.
These days with the social media anything is possible. As long as the independent candidates' names are floating out there, then there is a chance that their followings can grow. The mass media could be bypassed or circumvented along with their assinine pundits.
In China the internet is actually leading the country in some ways. Although the government there has shut down some sites, it has become more responsive to the needs of the people for fear of a mass movement. Currently the big issue there is the terrible state of the environment.
If we keep the ball rolling, then maybe someday the Republicans and Democrats would have to answer questions from the independents. This would be a good thing.
FreeThought Troy
9:39 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Here is a lingering question I do have. Are there truly independants or just individuals so frustrated by all the partisian noise, they just taket themselves out of the whole mess?
Bob McBride
9:48 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
I think, generally, that's one of the forces behind independent movements of all types, Troy. Whether it be partisan noise, a feeling that the traditional parties are both beholden to special interests, frustration over party platforms that are 99.9% fluff, the generally entrenched entitlement to power that the traditional parties hold....the list could go on and on. Probably all pretty much the same thing. If you're not accepting funds from one of the two major parties or backers who "own" you I guess, in essence, you're what we commonly refer to as an independent.
Michael McClusky
1:45 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
@FreeThought Troy I was a Republican my whole life until this year. When Jamie Dimond, the CEO of JP Morgan, appeared before the Senate Banking Committee over the London whale fiasco, it was openly reported that the six senators, (3 Dems and 3 Repubs) were all on JP Morgan's contribution list. All 6 senators treated Mr. Dimond with kid gloves. Surprise, surprise.
Both major parties are so corrupt that we no longer know what their real agendas are. With the Citizen's United case of 2010, things will only get worse as time goes on.
Furthermore, to accept being a Democrat or Republican is to also accept the extremists of both parties. I cannot quite stomache that.
I am an independent, a deserter of the decaying political parties and a true believer that both of them must some day fall.
FreeThought Troy
10:43 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Yes. We for sure need to take the money out of politics. All candidates - from both parties - spend far too much time fund raising. With CU that has only increased the problem. Who are contributing to the SuperPAC? Are they even Americans? We'll never know.
1:25 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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The Spidey Project's LA Invasion: How an Underground Musical Sought Out Comics Fans and New Audiences
Guest columnist Cindy Marie Jenkins explores the unexpected yet increasingly frequent relationship between theater and comic books, two art forms that must be innovative in attracting audiences.
Most likely if you're reading this site, you heard of the record-breaking, bone-breaking Broadway debacle turned box office success called Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark last year. Going over budget was not such a big deal (often happens with such a huge project), even pushing the opening back months wouldn't have been such a big deal. What really put the PR nail in the Spider-Man musical spectacular coffin were injuries performers sustained during rehearsals and previews.
Of course, even a year and two lawsuits later, we're still learning everything that went into the rise of the hype, the fall of the actors (sorry, I had to) and ultimately the writer/director Julie Taymor's exit. From most accounts, the show is a spectacular good time if you don't mind a thin story and extravaganza for extravaganza's sake. As pure entertainment, it seems to do a non-offensive job. I'm curious to know what Spider-Man fans think about it, if you've seen it or followed the story at all.
One of the more positive things to arise from all of this craziness is The Spidey Project. Creator Justin Moran released this video last February challenging himself – and anyone game enough to jump along with him – to write, score, cast, rehearse, costume, tech… you get the point… in 30 days and open his zero budget show before the $65 million dollar musical. The big payoff is that Moran didn't just want to get the new musical open before the mega-musical, he wanted to prove you don't need $65 million dollars to write a good story. For anyone remotely involved in the theatrical hierarchy and being told to write smaller cast plays so theaters who pay actors can actually consider producing them, Moran's challenge hit home. Are theaters as a whole putting their money in the wrong places?
It is incredibly telling that their second video begins with a small print disclaimer making it clear, in case you were confused, that Moran in no way has the rights to do anything that he's doing with The Spidey Project. In fact, that was Moran's response to Gregory Crafts, Managing Director of Theatre Unleashed in Los Angeles who asked for the rights as soon as he saw the challenge video. His thought was that his theater could produce the West Coast premiere in solidarity with Moran in New York City: "We'll see if we get sued first."
Crafts was impressed with Moran's results: "Well, they didn't get sued. The show was a complete success. I finally got to see it when he posted it on YouTube. We kept in touch and late last year, we struck a deal for Theatre Unleashed to premiere it out west. It's been our most successful show to date."
He wasn't just interested in the show for the marketing appeal, though; Crafts details how big a role comics have played in his life. "The first comic book I ever read was Web of Spider-Man #12. I've been collecting and reading them off and on for twenty-five years now. It's kind of crazy. Books like Spider-Man, X-Men and The Avengers influenced me a lot growing up, and played a big role in defining who I am today. We're talking they've shaped my life to the point where, for my day job, I do marketing for a company that makes high-end collectables based on Marvel characters (as well as Star Wars and other major geek intellectual properties). So, it's not hyperbole when I say comic books and characters like Spider-Man are a huge part of my life."
Truth be told, one of my personal beefs with theatrical productions that have such a great cross-genre appeal is that they do very little to no realistic attempts at reaching that potential audience. They usually send a few emails inviting comic stores to their show and call it a day. So I was highly impressed at the extensive outreach that Theatre Unleashed accomplished in their short rehearsal period. Although they've had a few months to prepare, T.U. still delivers the same kind of guerrilla quality love for their premiere of The Spidey Project while attempting to reach a new audience with many different tactics. In no particular order:
1. Because it's an unlicensed parody musical, they faced quite a few marketing challenges in order to stay under the "Fair Use" rules. Says Crafts: "We were really gun shy about using the #Marvel or #SpiderMan hashtags, but we still tweeted a lot about the show, about Spider-Man himself."
2. They also integrated an extensive social media campaign Crafts called "the 50 Days of Spider-Man, where we shared the top 10 stories, top 10 villains, etc. in honor of Spidey's 50th anniversary this year. So, for us it was about raising awareness and sharing our appreciation of the character with our patrons, theatre-goers and comic book fans alike." A recent Facebook post featured David Letterman's Top Ten Changes to the Spider-Man Musical also paid homage to this project's birth.
3. "We were also very active in the real world." says Crafts. "We did put up posters around town, especially in comic shops."
4. Meltdown Comics hosted a one-night teaser where the audience heard some songs along with other entertainment acts.
5. Offering steep discounts through Goldstar's Deal of the Day was probably the most important step for both ticket sales and word-of-mouth. "We sold over 300 tickets in one twelve-hour period, and word of the show spread like wildfire from there," remembers Crafts.
6. They went a step further and opened their lobby to other sorts of art, creating a gallery of "Spidey-themed art by fans, for fans. More like a "tribute" gallery." Crafts added, "This was pretty awesome, because we put out the call to artists everywhere and did get submissions from across the country. We also had a whole bunch of submissions come in from a grade school class. It's kind of cool to see Spidey interpreted through the eyes of a child.For those who haven't been to the show, we'll be posting pictures of everything on our website soon."
7. Something Crafts did not mention and which I know thanks to their social media campaign is that they also created guerrilla, effective process videos from Day 1. You definitely want to watch the time lapse of the set being painted, especially for the video bombs near the end. More photos of the rehearsal process are also on their Facebook page.
8. With all of the successful efforts listed above, Crafts sees their partnership with Children's Hospital LA being the more important part of their campaign. Crafts explains that Theatre Unleashed is running a book drive for the hospital's Literally Healing program. Crafts explains, "This is an innovative program that gifts books to children in long-term care and their families. This one hit close to home for me, as I've got a cousin whose life was saved by Children's Hospital Boston, so when we came up with the idea to run a book drive in conjunction with the comic book musical, CHLA was the first place I researched. We've been offering patrons that bring a new children's book to donate to CHLA the ability to name their own ticket price to see the show. A nice incentive, I think. Taking things one step further, we actually had members of the cast visit the Hospital last week in costume and in character. We hosted story time and gifted books from the hospital's Book Moobile (a book cart that looks like a cow). It was a great experience and the kids were absolutely thrilled to get to meet Spidey in real life. The folks at CHLA were absolutely fantastic to work with and we're looking forward to partnering with them more in the future."
Up until the last week, T.U.'s message to their audience prevails: Come experience this show with us. The final push in an otherwise sold-out run had them running a contest to win two tickets to their closing night, typically also a party night in the theatre world. How can one lucky fan win free tickets to closing night? That is one more inventive idea that proves Gregory Crafts and Theatre Unleashed are looking for long-term relationships with their community and their audiences.
Check out Theatre Unleashed's expansive plans for this June's 3rd annual Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Cindy Marie Jenkins admits her childhood playmates were Gilbert & Sullivan. She works as a Storyteller and Freelance Consultant. Current writing found at the Blue Dragon Scribe Shoppe and MYTHistories. @CindyMarieJ. She is a big fan of beer. CindyMarieJenkins.com.


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press conference transcripts
Spring Practice Presser Transcript 4-16-13: Al Borges
Opening remarks:
"What are you shaking your head about? Don't start this like that. I want positive karma out of you. Hi. How you guys doin'? Heiko, what's happenin?"
MGo: Not much.
"Always good to see you."
MGo: It's good to see you, too.
"You didn't mean that."
MGo: I'm really sad that you didn't run any pistol formations.
"We don't have any pistol formations. How could we run it? But if you'd like us to put them in we'll be happy to do so just to make you happy."
MGo: That would be great.
"Because my life revolves around your happiness if you haven't figured that out by now."
"... Okay."
The first play from scrimmage was a 30-yard pass down the sideline to Amara Darboh. Was that to show people that they don't need to worry about the wide receivers?
"Heh. No. That wasn't what I was thinking. No, we were just thinking -- it's always a good idea every so often in coming out on offense to try and take a ball deep. Our defense isn't necessarily like this, but a lot of defenses will get a little reckless, you know? They'll try and create a safety or whatever. A deep ball sometimes is a pretty good deal so we just decided at least once we were going to try and do that. That's the reason for it."
Spring Practice Presser Transcript 4-15-13: Greg Mattison
Opening remarks:
"You guys get me McGary yet?"
Isn't that your job?
"Heh, no. I'm done with recruiting."
For good?
How consistent was your four-man rush this spring and what's the potential?
"Well we worked very very hard on it. We made a definite [goal]: 'We're going to do that.' We worked hard all spring on it. The thing about pass rush that makes it something that you can achieve is that's a phase of football you can work on all summer. That's something like catching passes, like throwing passes. You can't go out and hit a guy one on one, you can't do all that in a summer, but you can improve pass rush technique better than anything else. And with our belief of that being important and our kids believing that, I think that's something we'll just continue. They did show some signs in there, but they also showed why you have to be a technician when you do it, and everybody's got to be on the same page. We're kind of in the growing stages of it, but we're growing in the right direction."
2013 Spring Game Presser Transcript: Brady Hoke
- Blake Countess and Fitz Toussaint should be back for the season opener.
- Jake Ryan could be available as early as mid-October.
- Devin Funchess got dinged up during the game but should be fine.
My nice camera is broken, so here is a high-res iPhone shot. Note the bling.
Opening remarks:
"I think we got 65, 66 plays in, which is about where we wanted to be. We got some situational work that I wanted to get done. We need to really get a lot of the young guys up front on both sides of the ball. We want to continue to improve some of the fundamentals on both sides of the ball. Running the football is one of them, and playing the run and getting off blocks -- we have to do a little bit of that. We got to do a little bit of red zone. That's one area that we need to continue to work on on both sides of the ball. The guys went out there, it's the first day we've been outside, which is unusual. But we got done what we wanted to get done."
That was the first time you practiced outside all spring?
"Mmhmm. Yup."
Talk about Devin's first long completion, and some of the passes he threw today in this weather?
"Well, Devin naturally throws a tight ball. When you throw a tight ball, and he's got good arm strength -- he has good velocity on it. He can cut through the wind pretty well. He's always thrown a long ball pretty well. He had a pretty good day."
Talk about Jack Miller at center and Chris Wormley's return?
"You know, I think Jack has really -- there's great competition, him and Graham Glasgow at the center position. I think Jack has really grown as a player. Again, so much of this is about the fact that he's made some real strides in his accountability and about being the bell cow when you look at the offensive line. Chris was a little tentative early in the spring, but I think he's had a good spring. His recovery, confidence and those things [are good]."
"I think the young guys and Jeremy Jackson -- I think Jeremy's really having his best spring. You look at Jehu [Chesson] and Amara [Darboh], I think both those guys have really come a long way. They both are very talented and do a lot of different things. Joe Reynolds. I think Joe keeps pushing everybody. Joe's a guy that's played a lot of positions, and that's real positive."
What about Graham Glasgow makes him able to rotate through all three positions?
"Smart, number one. Very intellient. He's tough, which you need to be, physically and mentally. He has a real passion for the game."
Talk about your pass rush -- looked like Taco got to the quarterback a couple times and actually hit him …
Was that something that you saw consistently throughout the spring?
"Well I think we've grown. I think we've got some young kids who have some ability. With Greg and his passion with how he teaches rushing the passer, the work that's been put in … and the guys are excited about it. They know what we want to do. We've worked on it. We're not near what we can be and will be, but I think we're a little better at it."
Thoughts on Blake Countess's spring and the secondary in general?
"Well, Blake, he's healthy. Kept him out of contact. Same with Fitz [Toussaint]. I think that's just the best way to go about it. They both played a number of snaps. The secondary, the competition level at a core position -- you want it there. You can say the same thing about the safeties. Jeremy Clark is a guy who's a pretty good player. Marvin [Robinson] has shown great glimpses through his career here. Thomas is having a real solid, real good spring. He's been very much the leader. And then Jarrod played quite a bit a year ago, but he's come along."
What was your evaluation of the backup quarterbacks today?
"I think with Brian [Cleary] and [Alex] Swieca, it was good to give them snaps with people here. People in the stadium, playing in this stadium. Both of them handled themselves well. We put the ball on the ground on a snap, which we can't afford to do. Whose fault was it, I'm not sure. But we need to do a better job with that. As far as the growth that they both have made, it's been positive."
James Ross was in the middle of a lot of plays today. Have you been seeing that from him all spring?
"Yeah James has had a pretty good spring. He's a good football player. Very instinctive. He's got a burst, movement to the football. He's not the biggest guy, but he's not afraid to take on blocks."
Are Ross's instincts unorthodox similar to Jake Ryan?
"No. No he's not unorthodox. He's going to be a little more of a technician, but it's still football instincts."
What are your thoughts on the transtion to pro-style offense?
"I think it's gone very well. I think I'd be shocked if we didn't show a whole lot of anything today as far as scheme and all those things. That's what we've run before we came here. We still have elements -- you can still tell from the play-action game standpoint how comfortable Devin is and how good he can be."
Offensive line was up and down today. How big of a focus is improving the interior line going to be moving forward?
"Look, we're going to focus on all of it, what we do from here on as a team and what they do together, the seniors and all that. Objectively there were some good plays offensively and there were some good plays defensively."
How likely is it that you bring in a JUCO transfer at quarterback?
"I -- I don't know. It could happen. It couldn't happen."
Looked like something happened to Funchess …
"He'll be all right."
Any update on Hagerup's status?
What would you need to see from a JUCO transfer in order to take him?
"He'd better be pretty good. That'd be the first and what would fit what we want to do with the scheme and what we want in a quarterback. "
Talk about Fitz's progress? Other running backs?
"Fitz, he's made really good strides. He probably could have done a little more, but I think his progress is pretty good. I think Thomas [Rawls] made a nice run in there today, had a really nice cut. [Dennis] Norfleet made a guy miss in the hole. I think Drake [Johnson] ran hard, and Justice [Hayes] protected well a couple times there, but we're a work in progress. Has there been any separation? I don't think so yet. We'll go through some of it in the fall."
What kind of clarity did today provide as fars as your No. 2 quarterback?
"Well I think Brian is [No. 2]."
Is that your '97 championship ring there?
Any significance to bringing that out today?
"Uh, I usually don't wear it, so … just had it on."
Just felt like putting it on today?
"Yeah. Went with my … shoes."
Would you expect Fitz and Blake to be back for the opener?
"I don't think there's any doubt."
What is the likely timetable for Jake Ryan?
"You know, I'm not a doctor. But. Possibly middle of October. Some people react differently."
Impact of Taylor Lewan on offensive line?
"Taylor's done a great job with those guys. That's one reason why he wanted to come back. Physicalness that they need to play with, targeting, all those things that go with that. He's taken that really personally. I think the group of them, and the competition will really -- it's been great. They'll be impactful."
How much of a strength will the tight end position be, and what kind of role will Jake Butt have?
"Well I think Jake being here has made it a stronger position. He's a guy who can catch the ball in space, run well, but he's also a guy that blocks well at the line of scrimmage for a guy who's been here since January. We're excited about what he brings added to the guys we have here."
Spring Practice Presser Transcript 4-4-13: Greg Mattison
Opening remarks:
"We're so proud of those guys. We're so proud of that basketball program. I mean, what they've done with that young team is so special. We're pulling for them just like everybody else."
What do you see from Jarrod Wilson?
"I've seen him since the day he got here, and he's one of the first we brought in at semester. He's very mature. He's a young man that studies the books, studies exactly what he's supposed to do by position, has great pride in the way he plays, and he's a very good athlete. All he needs now is just continued reps in game-like situations, and that's what we do in practice a lot. He's a very consistent football player, too. A lot of times young guys will show flashes of why you recruited them, and then you say 'Aw man' when you step back."
Spring Practice Presser Transcript 4-4-13: Al Borges
Hoke said you talked to Shane Morris after Russell Bellomy's injury. How does the injury impact Shane, and how does this impact how you coach him?
"Really not as much as you might think. He was going to come in and compete anyway. There's one less slot there to go through, so that's really all it impacted. He knows there's one less body. Doesn't affect him as much as you might think."
Does Shane come around a lot?
"Oh yeah. All the time. He's been around for a couple years, actually. He committed early, so he knows everybody on the team and they all know him. He'll hit the ground running when he gets here."
Spring Practice Presser Transcript 4-2-13: Brady Hoke
- RS Fr Brian Cleary is now the backup quarterback. Yes, he's a walk-on, but Al Borges talked him up at the NSD presser as someone who might contribute regardless. Said he "looks like a scholarship QB."
- Hoke has not spoken to Shane Morris since Bellomy's injury, but Borges has.
- With Bellomy out, a real spring game is looking less and less likely.
- Justice Hayes is looking good at RB.
- Jarrod Wilson is standing out at safety.
- Will Hagerup is still suspended.
- Brendan Gibbons has been kicking off a little bit in practice whenever Matt Wile can't make it on account of class.
- When Brady Hoke says "Mitch McGary" five times really fast he gets "Rob Gronkowski."
- Brady Hoke has the hiccups from saying "Mitch McGary" too many times.
Opening remarks:
"We've had good practices. The tempo's been good. I think the competition level has been good. We've got to play faster as a team. I think some of that is some young guys getting used to playing a lot, when you get a number of reps, but we've done a pretty good job of being competitive. We need to continue that."
How has Russell Bellomy's injury impacted the offense?
"I think the impact is how you feel, number one. You feel terrible for him. The impact as far as depth always hurts you when anyone gets out of the lineup. As far as that's concerned, we'll move forward and keep developing Brian Cleary and those guys who are behind Devin."
How's Bellomy doing?
"He's doing fine. He's disappointed, like we all are. We can all imagine how he'd feel, but he's doing fine."


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Looking for really cool shinies Offering two shiny houndooms one jolly and one impish I have to keep the mild for my self I have plans for that one.
Looking for really cool shinies Offering two shiny houndooms one jolly and one impish I have to keep the mild for my self I have plans for that one.
I'm just looking for a normal houndour
I can give you diamond exlusives or a shiny golbat.
I'm looking for a female Houndour or Houndoom. Just a normal specimen is fine, nature and level don't matter since I intend to breed it anyways. I'm not far along in the game as of yet so my options are severely limited. So far I have a few Shieldon and a Chimchar available, though if there's something else you need you can PM me and I'll see if I can get it.
Trainer card of my Pearl team done by me. Background found on Google images. Sprites courtesy of Pokemon Elite 2000
I'm still looking for foreign dex entries, I am yet to obtain the info for
Houndour-French, German, Spanish, Italian
Pm me please for Legendaries, shinies, most items and all berries.
US P Carlos FC : 4167 1126 7908
Once Again Trading two shiny houndooms.
S.H.L DIBSHere Come An EARTHQUAKE!!!
does anyopne have a hounrdour or houndoom they are willing to trade?!?! i really need one pm me thanks
Looking for houndour/houndoom, doesn't matter what kind. Willing to hatch and trade any kind of plain non-legendary pokemon. (except slowpoke, houndour, snubbull, and croagunk.)
Name: Chree
Friend Code: 3480 0186 0199
Need a German or Italian Houndour! Drop me a PM if ye dare!
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Hey guys, if you could help me out, Im pretty urgently looking for:
--FEMALE TIMID Houndour
I dont have a lot of haves but heres some of the highlights, all of it legit:
Adamant Ditto
DDIP Totodile x 6
IP Sneasel x 6
DD Larvitar x 6
WISHMKR Jirachi x 11
SHINY Golem
Just about any TM
I have no interest in ordinary humans. If there are any aliens, time travelers, sliders or espers here, come join me. That is all!
i can breed houndours pm me with offers
Need a bold celebi!!!
Looking for Houndour/Houndoom!!!
I can offer any Kanto or Hoenn starters, Lv1 untouched Phiones, Magmar with Magmarizer, most D/P pokemon, eeveelutions and more. Please PM me with offers as I will be happy to trade!!!
Level 100 EV trained 252SpAtk/252Spd/6Hp Modest Houndoom
Flash Fire
All the works been done, knows the following moves -
Flamethrower - PP Maxed
Nasty Plot - PP Maxed
Dark Pulse - PP Maxed
Substitute - PP Maxed
Would like a shiny Totodile (Pref a DD one) + rest of johto starters
OR Level 100 EV trained F-Gator
But, open to other pokemon esp. Legit Event Pokemon.
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I've got a fully EV-trained female Houndoom. Timid with Flash Fire. Knows Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, and Substitute. Comes with a Lum Berry.
I'm looking for other EV-trained Pokes in return, preferably a female Adamant Gible/Gabite/Garchomp. Also looking for Impish Gligars and Bold Cresselias.
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Im looking for a female houndour, i have all starters for trade, spiritomb, tauros, omanyte, growlithe, gible, beldum, milktank, etc. just let me know if you're interested
does anyone have a houndour or houndoom i really need one thanks pm me back with what you want
Looking for a Houndour! Willing to trade Dialga or ANY starter for it! PM me if interested~
Currently looking for: Latios, Jolly Gible, Modest Togetic, Impish Mudkip, Modest Chansey
Willing to trade: shiny lugia, darkrai, mewtwo, ho-oh, jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Manaphy eggs, all of those pokemon legit, any starter, And a ton of other pokemon x3
Name: DL
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Looking for any Houndoom. Willing to trade almost anything for it.
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I will be breeding Houndours soon, so pm me with offers
I got 5 Houndours for trade. 3 females and 2 males.
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I am looking for a Houndor of any level, nature, moves, iv's etc.
I can trade any of the following (all level 1 untouched):
Feebas (DragonBreath)
Gible (Outrage)
Duskull (Pain Split; Pain Split, Faint Attack and Dream Eater; Astonish, Confuse Ray, Shadow Sneak and Pursuit)
Totodile (Dragon Dance)
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DETROIT Many of the players in the Wings locker room arent used to having to answer this question at this point of the postseason Would you be willing to represent your country at this years World Championships.
Nine will do so this year, including Swedes Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Franzen, Niklas Kronwall and Jonathan Ericsson.
Weve had an early exit two years in a row; havent finished the season on a good note in a while, Franzen said. Feels like a good opportunity to do that -- go over there -- they have a good team.
After being eliminated by San Jose in the second round of the playoffs each of the last two seasons, Detroit fell in five games this year in the first round to Nashville.
It is bittersweet, Zetterberg said. You would rather have had a practice here and focus on Round Two (of the playoffs). But were not and so when an opportunity came to go over and play for your country, its an honor and Im looking forward to it.
The tournament begins Friday in Helsinki (Finland) and Stockholm (Sweden).
Zetterberg last played in Sweden six years ago.
Its going to be fun, Zetterberg said. Its not often a chance like this comes around. The way everything ended here, I want to keep playing hockey and have a nice ending to the season.
Sweden opens the tournament on Friday against Norway.
Kronwall doesnt expect the play to be anything like playing in the NHL.
I try not to compare the two because they are so different, Kronwall said. But when you go to play for your country everything is based on two weeks and a hot goaltender and being able to play strong for two weeks. Here its obviously a grind over a long season that way, but its always a lot of big pride to be a part of something like that.
This will be Kronwalls first time hell represent his country on this stage.
There are a lot of intriguing things about going home, but my brother (Staffan) is still on the team now, well see if he makes it, so it would be fun to possibly have a chance to play with him, Kronwall said. At the same time of the other guys here are going, it would be fun.
His brother did make the final roster.
I wasnt planning on being done for the season at this time of year, Ericsson said. Once I got clearance from Detroit I didnt really hesitate. Id rather still be playing in the playoffs. Im kind of focused and still feel the urge of playing.
Its a little bit more special that its in the home country, Ericsson added. Im going home anyway and its always an honor to play for the national team. Its a chance to get redemption for how we ended the season and try to finish it off in a better way.
Jimmy Howard and Justin Abdelkader will play for the United States.
Any time you can play for your country, represent your country its a big honor and Im excited about the opportunity, said Abdelkader, who left Saturday for the tournament. Having a teammate with you should be exciting so we can share the experience together.
Abdelkader played for the United States in the 2006 World Junior Championships, which was also held in Sweden.
A lot of guys are going down, (but) I dont like em going in the fact that we should be playing here, Wings coach Mike Babcock said. You shouldnt have to travel to another country to play hockey. Its not something that Id like to be standard for our team. Yet, I think its really good.
The other Wings taking part are Pavel Datsyuk (Russia), Valtteri Filppula (Finland), Tomas Tatar (Slovakia).
Fils going to get a really good opportunity and hes had a great year, Babcock said. Confidence-wise I think its a great thing for him, along with Ericsson, (Jakub) Kindl, Howie and Abby. I think for Franzen, Zetterberg, for Datsyuk -- whove already played in the Olympics and have been what theyve been, I dont know if its as much of a confidence-builder, but for the Swedes and the Fins, theyre playing right in their own country. So, that makes it real special.
However, Kindl is no longer listed on the Czech Republic roster thats posted on the International Ice Hockey Federations World Championships website.
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Autumn morning light at Rosebud beach, Mornington Peninsula
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Some Day a Journey
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- Princess Sarah said...
Hi Gemma, you've got a nice and fantastic photo shared to us. Thanks
- May 3, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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- Aileni said...
A very pleasing scene.
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Very serene...
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- diane said...
We visited Mornington Peninsular last year and had a wonderful time. Love your pic and slide show.
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- Bonnie Bonsai said...
This is another Ozzie Gem.
The Sydney Harbour view you commented on sometime ago was taken while I was on board Tangara Train facing. I sat on the left side on my way to the north. It was around the area of Milson's Point, I think. And am thinking maybe I should go on foot to check the name of the building that was captured in the photo. Because of the continuing construction in that area, I think that view has been temporarily obstructed. Thanks for the visit last time, I should say. - May 3, 2009 at 9:24 PM
- Tricia said...
Fantastic photo - I love the lighting in the background!
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- Amanda Guthrie said...
Wow how I long to be in that very spot right now, just gorgeous.
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Beautiful shot! nice to see you on scenic sunday
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Hi boudewijn, great add
I wonder if there is a possibility that the results of the vote (pool) are put in one page of the ZC that visitors can visit and see the results of all vote?
Hi boudewijn, great add
I wonder if there is a possibility that the results of the vote (pool) are put in one page of the ZC that visitors can visit and see the results of all vote?
Hi, I meant like new page (like EZ page) or some else page, it can by in middle of the screen.
Yes, to control via admin what poolls to show.
Like the show the results of voting, when a user fills pool, so on a separate page thet hi can see the results of any pool.
You do not have to put Serbian in the new version, should be translated only three words.
My poll results also disappear. The poll votes are visible in admin & I have zcrpc.php present in my public_html (root). I'm using zen 1.3.8a.
Btw this poll will be absolutely brilliant for me if it showed the results at all times, it's exactly what I've been waiting for
...Actually I would prefer to keep the poll open regardless of whether or not someone votes, if I could pull this off then that would solve my problem anyway, (probably).
Now I just have to work out what to change...
I think it's this line in includes/modules/sideboxes/poll_box.php :
I've tried commenting it out but that doesn't work.PHP Code:
// It's a real user. Now check if he/she has polls left to answer.
$poll_query = $db->Execute("SELECT * FROM " . PM_TABLE_POLLS . " LEFT JOIN " . PM_TABLE_POLL_OPTIONS . " ON p_id=o_poll_id LEFT JOIN " . PM_TABLE_POLL_RESULTS . " ON (o_poll_id=r_poll_id AND r_ip='" . $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] . "') WHERE r_ip IS NULL AND p_status=1 ORDER BY p_id, o_id");
I've had a few drinks tonight so that's the limit of my imagination gone I'm afraid!
If the votes are processed, the communication between poll box and server works correctly. But for some reason the results are not shown in the browser. Some questions:
1. What version of PM?
2. What browser/version?
3. Can you give me the URL to your site so I can see what happens?
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"very nice food bar was available between each of my services plus I had the ability to sit in two of their three relaxation rooms to relax and ponder my next treatment, which could not have been better than the one before, but it was!"
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Sometimes the most soothing treatment you can receive at a spa doesn't consist of what is applied to your skin, but what touches your soul
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I just spent an indulgent afternoon at Renew.... and I feel great! The services -- massage, facial, etc. -- are top-flight and the aestheticians are not only talented, but really nice! In addition to an ample variety of snacks (as other posters noted) I was impressed by something else: the owners. In addition to looking out for their clients' needs, they're generous and kind to their employees ... which I think counts for something!
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Best spa EVER. I have been to Renew about 10 times and every single time has lived up to or surpassed my expectations. Tom and the front office staff are professional, warm and welcoming and the spa staff are just amazing. I agree with another review that there is never any pressure to purchase services or products, or to join a membership, like some places. I can't overemphasize how wonderful the massages and facials are, and the eye treatment gives a better result than 10 nights' worth of sleep! Renew is what you expect from a spa--luxurious and special, but even more important, the treatments really, really accomplish what they promise. The massages are relaxing and therapeutic and the facials take years off your looks. Renew knows what it is doing and does it better than any other spa around.
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I found out about Renew Day Spa from researching online reviews, and was very impressed with the reviews written on their behalf and even MORE impressed after my first visit. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. The second I walk in, I can feel the stress starting to leave my body.
Tom is always able to work his magic and get me an appointment on the day I need it and is great at recommending services IF I ask. I've been here about 20 times and have NEVER felt any pressure to add services or products.
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Perfect Path to Renewal. I have been treating myself to massages and facials at Renew since it opened, and I love it. The setting is impeccable, the aromatherapy is calming, and the services are masterful. However what makes Renew distinct is the way they treat me. I am not just another customer to be given a robe and shown a therapy room like in some other high-end spas. Tom and Lyn provide excellent customer service in a warm enviornment. Sometimes I arrive early to calm down before the massage, or stay later to enjoy a cup of tea and some snacks in one of their relaxation rooms. Two weeks ago I enjoyed a phenomenal relaxation massage by Maria on a day of high stress, and I have already booked a return massage because I enjoyed it so much. Whether I have scheduled a fun time with a girlfriend, or dragged myself to them to help me destress, I am never disappointed at Renew.
Great Massage with Deborah. I have been coming to Renew for the last 6 years. When you walk in all of your worrying wll go away. Tom is the most friendly, sweet person and he sits in the front ready to great you when you walk in.All of the rooms smell beautiful. All of the women are friendly and go out of their way to help you. Every Christmas and Birthday I visit with my new gift certificates. Deborah gave me the best massage I have ever had. After my massage I enjoyed some time by myself, had a few snacks and some lemon water.I have to say this is an outstanding spa with a very high level of customer service.
Great facial with ANITA!!!!!!!!. Renew Spa is SO PRETTY and tranquil, very peaceful. They have drinks and light snacks and it's a very big place. Lots of parking and when I walked in I was greeted by a very friendly girl and given a form to fill out, then ANITA took me for my facial. She had a soft touch but still it was a very lovely and relaxing experience, when the maske was on my face she offered my choice of a hand, foot, or scalp massage!! When we were done she recommended a couple of products and I purchased a Lotion with sunscreen that I am really enjoying. I think she knows her stuff, and her skin is really pretty! I would love to go back and get another facial with ANITA next time I am up in Marietta and maybe get a massage next time too!!!!!!!!!
The Most Amazing Day Spa Ever!. I found out about Renew Day Spa from researching online reviews, mostly from citysearch, and was very impressed with the reviews written on their behalf. After my amazing massage, skin glow, and facial there I had to write a review myself to confirm that this really is the best day spa. The experience from start to finish was very pleasant. Thank you Renew for making me feel so very special and well deserved to be pampered!
Simply The Best. This is truely a retreat. The staff is not only talented, but so knowledgable in skincare. I have had facials before, but nothing to compare to the services at Renew. They use only the best skincare for their facial treatments and still are competitive in what they charge. My skin has never looked better!
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