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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars BLU-RAY DOUBLE PACK
As most of the reviews posted here are generic, I thought I'd compose one that is blu-ray specific. Like me, most of you will doubtless be aware of the content of these two films and remember them with much fondness. On viewing them again I was surprised at how much of the script I could actually remember despite the two decades or so since I last viewed them on VHS...
Published 22 months ago by J. Blakemore
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars should have gone for blu-ray
The movies are off course brilliant, but the lack of subtitles and a sub-par picture quality doesnt do the movies the credit they deserve.
Published 18 months ago by Dagenes skum
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars BLU-RAY DOUBLE PACK,
J. Blakemore "the history man" (england) - See all my reviews
As most of the reviews posted here are generic, I thought I'd compose one that is blu-ray specific. Like me, most of you will doubtless be aware of the content of these two films and remember them with much fondness. On viewing them again I was surprised at how much of the script I could actually remember despite the two decades or so since I last viewed them on VHS video, a sign perhaps of a misspent youth watching too much television.
But enough of trips down memory lane, what do the blu-rays have to offer? These are not the first 'classic' films that I have purchased on the new format, and having been impressed with the likes of Zulu and A Bridge Too Far, I was slightly disappointed as the opening credits of The Three Musketeers scrolled across the screen, superimposed over the fast moving sword-play between D'Artagnan and his father. The picture appeared blurred and suffered from excessive grain and promised little improvement over and above DVD quality. However I am pleased to report that once the titles had receded, the picture quality vastly improved. As one might expect from a brace of films that were originally filmed in 1973 and 1974 respectively, the picture remains a little grainy, especially in duller scenes such as poorly lit building interiors, where blacks appear somewhat muted and lacking in detail. Faces and clothing too appear slightly softened in such scenes and lacking in the kind of detail one has come to expect on this format. That said, in the brighter scenes the quality of the picture is quite astonishing considering the age of the original material. The extent of Optimum Classic and Studio Canals' digital restoration shines through particularly in the magnificent costumes and back-ground detail. One can see in amazing clarity, for example, the detail in the paintings hanging on the wall of the Duke of Buckinghams' gaming room, as D'Artagnan confronts the Duke with a message from the Queen of France, the paintings becoming exquisite vignettes within the main picture. I noticed no signs of blemishes or scratches and no colour-banding; the colour pallet appearing soft and warm on the interior shots and strikingly bright during exterior scenes, though the green/brown hues of the Spanish country-side remain somewhat pale. I would say that The Four Musketeers is slightly more grainy than the first film, but here too detail is pleasing and sometimes very revealing, just look at the castle in the background of the siege of La Rochelle, so obviously a matte painting. None of these minor issues, however, detract from the joy of watching such fabulous films once again. The picture quality is sufficiently good as to be pleasing and does add a fresh-face to these old comedy-actioners that far surpasses the more recent 2011 film, The Three Musketeers, in both originality and vision. A recommended purchase for lovers of the original films and for all those who love quality costume dramas that don't take themselves too seriously.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Without doubt, the best Musketeers films ever!,
This review is from: Musketeers: Two For One Pack [DVD] (DVD)
Truly, these two films are masterpieces, in turn witty, romantic, tragic and romping. The acting is superb, the pacing is superb and the scripting is superb. Then there is the humour going on around the main characters (such as the beggars continuing to ask for change when all hope is lost) and what can be said about the fight scenes that would do them justice? Rather than being Hollywoody they come across as being realistic: why waste energy sparing with rapiers when you can just kick the other fellow in the unmentionables? Having said that, the sword fighting looks like the characters actually want to damage each other, rather than just looking rehearsed. I remember falling in love with this film (and Faye Dunaway) when I was about seven years old and the film is still one of my favourites thirty years on. Buy it!
50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric attempt at a much overdone story,
Victor (Hull, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Musketeers: Two For One Pack [DVD] (DVD)
The Three Musketeers has been done to death over the years, with some very good and very bad films resulting. The two films presented here are, in my humble opinion, the best. If you're after some flashy hollywood production however, don't look here, go to the (truly terrible) 1996 effort starring Keifer Sutherland.
These films are relativley slow paced, filled with great performances from a variety of famous actors (Charlton Heston, Oliver Reed, Roy Kinnear and Spike Milligan to name but a very few - you really couldn't get a more varied bunch!) The slow pace allows for a good development of many minor characters and for the director's attention to detail to really draw you into the world of 17th century France.
The films include many elements, high drama, moral dilemmas and several lashings of humour. Oh, and plently of realism. None of your highly coreographed fight scenes that look more like dancing here, when brawls and sword fights come along they look very VERY realistic, and totally different to the usual hollywood attempt at such things.
In all, a very atmospheric and entertaining few hours, which will have you totally caught up in it. And for the price being asked here it's more than well worth it!
The only thing required now is the DVD release of the third film in the trilogy. This was filmed many years after these (which were originally made as one film but released as two shorter films by the distributor) and marked the last performance of Roy Kinnear.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars All for one, and one for all (in a set),
Darren Harrison "DVD collector and reviewer" (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Musketeers [DVD] [1975] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
Anchor Bay deserves a great deal of credit for this informative and entertaining double feature of the two classic Musketeer films from the early 1970s.
Originally planned as one long epic movie (including a then standard intermission in the middle) the decision was made at some point during the production of THE THREE MUSKETEERS that they would either have one four hour movie or two separate movies. Rather than cut out some of the fantastic scenes that had been shot to make the movie more manageable the production company made the more sensible decision to cut the production in two releasing THE THREE MUSKETEER' one year and then THE FOUR MUSKETEERS shortly after.
Not everyone involved in the production of the movie was happy about the decision. Actress Faye Dunaway publicly stated that (had she known about the splitting of the movie into two) she would have refused to do it since her role in the first was so small. The move led to some litigation and was eventually settled but today movie contracts include what is termed "The Salkind Clause" (named after the Salkind's who produced the MUSKETEER movies) to protect actors from such moves.
It is perhaps for this reason that Faye Dunaway is one of the only still living members of the main cast who does not appear on camera for the excellent hour-long documentary THE SAGA OF THE MUSLETEERS that Anchor Bay has put together for this release.
Perhaps a deliberate reflection of the movie (or perhaps simply due to limited space on the DVDs) the documentary is split into two half-hour parts on each disc. Recounting their memories of the production are actors Charlton Heston, Raquel Welch, Michael York, Frank Finlay and Christopher Lee who cover nearly every aspect of the production from their casting to some of the close calls and injuries the actors sustained performing their own stunts and swordflighting with real, very lethal swords.
Lee, himself an expert swordsman, had to remind a rather over enthusiatic Oliver Reed (who abandoned the staged moves for a fight for some more improvised swings) that it was "only a movie."
Also on camera for interviews are producers Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (who would both go on to produce SUPERMAN) who discuss not only the actual production of the movies but also where the initial idea came from and the recruiting of Director Richard Lester. Salkind recounts how Lester initially turned down the invitation to direct the movie, referring to it as "a children's book" (as it was seen at the time). It was not until Salkind actually sent him a copy of the actual Alexandre Dumas novel that Lester became excited by the prospect of directing the adaptation.
With a screenplay by George MacDonald Fraser (of the FLASHMAN novels and later of 1983's OCTOPUSSY) these two movies work remarkably well. Even though there are some surprising stylistic differences (surprising since it was originally meant as one movie). The first movie is definitely more comic in tone and the second darker and more dramatic. This is not to say the second movie is lacking in humor - just witness the Musketeers eating lunch as the prefer for battle with the Protestants.
Of the two I actually prefer the second movie much more because I feel the characters are more drawn out and the intrigue more involving, The climatic sword fight and Oliver Reed-Faye Dunaway subplot are both highlights in my opinion. The second movie also features the shocking deaths of two of the more likeable major characters.
Overall, a fantastic job by Anchor Bay. One can only hope that the third movie in the series, 1989's THE RETURN OF THE MUSKETEERS which was also directed by Richard Lester and included the majority of the original cast, will one day be released on DVD.
Well recommended.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just great fun,
"Mastersinger" (Scarborough, Qld, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Musketeers: Two For One Pack [DVD] (DVD)
This movie holds its years well and is still the best screen version of the Dumas classic and stays close to the original story. It is said that enough material was left on the cutting room floor to create the Four Musketeers and the sequel maintains the standard created by the Three Musketeers. The movies look good and it is obvious that the actors enjoyed what they were doing; Michael York a naive perplexed D'Artagnan, Richard Chamberlain suave, almost English, Frank Finlay a buffoon and Oliver Reed menacing, Racquel Welch the best endowed seamstress ever! All in all: just great fun.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars subtiles,
R. Blomme "Ren�" (Rotterdam, Netherlands) - See all my reviews
Hi, was unable to trace any subtiles details so took a chance and got the box.
Would like to add both disks you can choose
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars All for one and two for all,
E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Musketeers: Two For One Pack [DVD] (DVD)
Everybody knows (at least vaguely) about "The Three Musketeers" -- evil cardinals, diamonds, and a gang of rather riotous guys whose motto is "All for one and one for all." Fortunately the two-part story of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Four Musketeers" has plenty of charm even if you've read Alexandre Dumas' original novel -- they sparkle with humor, romance, swordplay and political plotting.
Farm lad D'Artagnan (Michael York) arrives in Paris to try to become one of the king's elite Musketeers. After being challenged to three duels within five minutes, D'Artagnan ends up befriending three of the Musketeers: wry alcoholic Athos (Oliver Reed), naughty priest Aramis (Richard Chamberlain), and lovable fop Porthos (Frank Finlay). Even though D'Artagnan isn't a Musketeer yet, the three Musketeers take a liking to him -- as does his landlord's sexy wife, the queen's lady-in-waiting Constance (Raquel Welch).
However, the evil Cardinal Richelieu (Charlton Heston) is seeking to overthrow the queen, who is having an affair with the Duke of Buckingham. So he arranges for her infidelity to be exposed by a pair of ruthless assassins, Milady de Winter and Comte de Rocheforte (Faye Dunaway and Christopher Lee). But Constance gets D'Artagnan to go to England to retrieve the gems the queen gave the Duke, along with the help of the three Musketeers.
"The Four Musketeers" is the second half of the original novel, and appropriately called "Milady's Revenge." Milady is, unsurprisingly, very peeved that the Musketeers thwarted her in the previous film. So she gets a special pardon "in advance" from the Cardinal -- she wants to murder D'Artagnan and Constance, and be unscathed by any punishment.
D'Artagnan sends Constance to a convent, hoping that that will keep her safe. Then, idiotically, he starts an affair with Milady, only to discover the harlot's brand on her shoulder. Milady's machinations spread over the English channel to engulf the Duke of Buckingham. Now only the four Musketeers can hope to bring Milady to justice -- but not before a terrible price is paid.
The art of the action-comedy is pretty much lost -- making action funny. And "The Complete Musketeers" is a prime example of that. One good example is the fight with the Cardinal's guards, where Aramis gleefully dodges sword thrusts, and Porthos attacks with rocks and sticks. Another is the scene where the Musketeers use a fake fight to shoplift food.
But the film never quite descends to slapstick, and there is plenty of drama and even tragedy, as one of the important characters dies, and others reveal not-so-pleasant secrets. The sets are outstanding, lavish and full of detail. And the scripting is equally solid, getting across plenty of information in a series of solid one-liners.
All four of the Musketeers are outstanding: York has that naive Luke Skywalker vibe, while Finlay is a lovable hothead, Chamberlin a charming rogue priest, and Reed a tormented soul. Raquel Welch gets to play a fun, comedic character as the clumsy Constance (who, as soon as we see her, falls down the stairs). Heston seems to be relishing the role of a bad guy, and Christopher Lee exudes icy menace as the Comte. Faye Dunaway is also excellent, though she doesn't get to shine until "Four Musketeers."
The spirit of Alexandre Dumas seems to live on in the solid, entertaining, tragic, action-filled "Three Musketeers" and "Four Musketeers" It's a period piece with a wink and nudge.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars classic,
This review is from: Musketeers: Two For One Pack [DVD] (DVD)
what more can i say!! true classic great!! used to love these films when i was younger and love them even more now!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Gem,
One of the must have films. I enjoyed the movie from the start to the finish. The cast assembled in this production was outstanding. Marvelous!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars should have gone for blu-ray,
This review is from: Musketeers: Two For One Pack [DVD] (DVD)
The movies are off course brilliant, but the lack of subtitles and a sub-par picture quality doesnt do the movies the credit they deserve.
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Formula purchases: prices established thus far today for slaughtered
Beef Type: Domestic:
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Weighted avg weight: 863
Weighted avg net price: 194.24
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boy more water to dead desert area is a waiste. las vegas is a waiste of water anyway. and if it did start a dust bowel it would never be fixed. look at our valley biggest open pit mine in the world next to a population that is large, and it is going to get bigger and dust and other solid particles in the air are going to get worse. look at the salt lake valley when the wind blows from the south and look at the sand from all the gravel pits blowing in the air. it bad for your lungs. silica sand is a real hazard look it up.
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Regardless how Las Vegas uses the water hopefully our Utah leadership will stand against any sort of agreement. Utah will stand to lose more than just water if we agree to anything.
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I hear the theme song every time I look at this painting haha. This is my contribution to Nico's awesome SailorMoon themed art show!
Basically, this weekend. Aug 16th in Los Angeles at Meltdown Comic's Nerdist showroom, come by to see MEATBALL HEAD, a 100+ artists's take on the most famous magical girl of our generation! The show features so many of my favourite artists/collegemates! I'm really sad that I can't be there in person, but please stop by if you're in the area! It's sure to be a blast!
For more information, read his post below!
About 2 years ago when I first started planning art show curating, one theme in particular was at the top of my list. And now it's finally happening!!
MEATBALL HEAD: An Art Gallery Celebrating Over 20 Years of Sailor Moon
For Love and Justice!Meatball Headis an artistic celebration of the beloved Japanese phenomenon Sailor Moon, brought to you byover 100 talented artistsfrom around the industry. Curated by Nico Colaleo!
After fighting evil by moonlight, you are coordially welcomed to join us for the opening receptionat Nerdist Showroom at Meltdown Comics (7522 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles) from 7pm-11pm, Saturday, August 16th 2014! Enjoy free beer and wine, along with Sailor Moon-themed entertainment, decor, surprises, and photo-ready backdrops. Start planning now, because in the name of the Moon, you're not going to want to miss this fantastic evening!
Light vein, life vein.
Stunning photos of the "supermoon"
People around the world last night were witness to the same "supermoon", the biggest full moon of the year.
The moon was at its biggest at 02:00 BJT in China, drawing many locals from their beds to take creative and stunning photos.
As one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomenons, the mega sized moon only appears when a full moon coincides with its closest approach to the earth. At it's closest point, the moon is only 356,000 kilometers from the Earth.
The "supermoon" only happens once every 14 months. So if you've missed this one you'll have to wait until September next year.
Yili Apricot Valley, China. Every year, these rolling hills in Xinjiang explode into a puffy sea of pink and white. As the largest groves of apricots in the region, this flowering signifies the beginning of the fruiting season, while also transforming the landscape into something other-worldly.
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NY OKs power lines to cut reliance on Indian Point reactors
(Reuters) - New York utility regulators on Thursday approved construction of more than $500 million worth of new power lines in the state to maintain reliability of the grid if the Indian Point nuclear power plant shuts at the end of 2015.
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) staff said the proposed lines, which will allow more power from elsewhere in the state and region to reach the New York City area, would benefit customers whether or not Indian Point is shut.
The PSC staff estimated the new transmission lines would provide $260 million in benefits to consumers over 15 years and $670 million over 40 years, noting the benefits would be even greater if Indian Point were to shut.
A lot of power plants in upstate New York are underused because transmission lines are too congested to carry the power to the New York City area. New lines would remove some bottlenecks, allowing more power to flow downstate.
Entergy Corp (ETR.N), which owns Indian Point, wants to keep the plant's two reactors running beyond 2015 and has filed with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to renew the units' operating licenses for another 20 years.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has said he wants Indian Point to shut when its licenses expire. Nagging safety concerns about a nuclear power plant less than 50 miles from Manhattan have intensified since the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan in 2011.
The NRC, which regulates the country's nuclear power plants, has said repeatedly that Indian Point is safe.
The two reactors at the 2,037-megawatt plant provide about a quarter of the power used in the New York City area. The reactors' operating licenses expire in 2013 and 2015.
One megawatt can power about 1,000 New York homes.
The units can continue to operate so long as the NRC relicensing process continues. Entergy has said the relicensing process could last until 2018. Some analysts have guessed Entergy would negotiate with the state to shut the reactors as soon as 2018.
The three lines are part of a proposal filed by New York power provider Consolidated Edison Inc (ED.N) and the state-owned New York Power Authority (NYPA) at the request of the PSC. They have estimated the three lines would cost about $511 million and could enter service by the summer of 2016.
The three lines are located in the Ramapo area just north of New Jersey, on Staten Island and in upstate New York.
In response to the PSC's decision, Entergy has said it believes the best reliability contingency plan would be for New York to support the continued operation of Indian Point and not spread the cost of transmission upgrades to ratepayers.
"According to the PSC, the projects it approved today are in the public interest whether or not Indian Point continues to operate. Therefore, these projects should not be viewed as replacements for Indian Point ... We remain confident that Indian Point will receive its renewed license and continue to benefit New York electric consumers for years to come," Indian Point spokesman Jerry Nappi said Thursday.
In November 2012, the PSC asked Con Edison and NYPA to develop contingency plans in case Indian Point is shut at the end of 2015.
Con Edison and NYPA filed a three-part proposal in February.
The first part, which the PSC approved in March, was for NYPA to seek proposals for about 1,350 MW of generation or transmission that could be online by June 2016.
NYPA issued a request for proposals in March with bids due in May. U.S. power company NRG Energy Inc (NRG.N) and others offered proposals.
The PSC staff on Thursday said it had a short list of generation and transmission projects under consideration but wanted to see what federal regulators decide to do about new power capacity zone in the Lower Hudson Valley that could boost prices in the area and encourage up to 1,500 MW of mothballed generation to return to service.
The second and third parts of the Con Edison/NYPA proposal were for 100 MW of demand response and energy efficiency, and the three transmission lines, which the PSC approved on Thursday.
The PSC on Thursday also approved the companies' demand response and energy efficiency proposal.
(Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing by David Gregorio and Bob Burgdorfer)
Your statement that the Indian Point reactors "provide about a quarter of the power used in the New York City area" is incorrect. The ConEd 2012 Company Report says they will contract only 500 MW as of 2013. That is only about 4% of summer supply and 6% of cold weather supply.
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The boy, 14, was standing in the 2400 block of North Kilbourn about 9:30 p.m. when he heard gunshots and felt pain, police said. He was shot in the arm.
Man Wounded In South Shore Shooting
The 22-year-old got into an argument with a "known offender" outside in the 7800 block of South Bennett about 9:15 p.m.
Teens Critically Injured In Oakland Neighborhood Shooting
The 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were standing outside in the 3900 block of South Lake Park about 3:45 p.m. when a green minivan pulled up and at least two shooters got out, opening fire on them, police said.
Harvey Hostages Rescued, Suspects In Custody
Four remaining hostages who had been held captive for nearly 21 hours have been set free, and two suspects who engaged in a standoff with police in south suburban Harvey have been taken into custody Wednesday morning.
Harvey Standoff Continues; 4 Still Held Hostage
Two adults and two children were still being held hostage in south suburban Harvey early Wednesday, nearly 18 hours after the standoff began when two police officers were shot by the suspects.
1 Dead, 2 Wounded In South Deering Shooting
Two men, ages 18 and 19, and a 17-year-old girl were standing outside in the 9900 block of South Calhoun Avenue about 10:15 p.m. when they heard shots, felt pain and realized they'd been hit, police News Affairs Ronald Gaines said.
Four Out Of Eight Hostages In Harvey Released; Two Cops Wounded
Two Harvey police officers were shot Tuesday afternoon, and two suspects took five children and one adult hostage inside a home, authorities said. Two of the kids have since been rescued.
Man Shot And Killed In Gary
Gerald Mathews was found shot and killed about 11:50 p.m. in the 1400 block of East 36th Avenue in Gary, Ind., the Lake County Coroner's office said in a statement.
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Seadl Commings was found in the street with a gunshot wound to the chest about 11:35 p.m. in the 800 block of South Central Park Avenue.
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The man, 33, was shot in the back about 11:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of South Artesian Avenue, police said.
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About 10:30 p.m., the man was walking in the 1700 block of West Juneway Terrace when he heard shots ring out and felt pain.
Teen Shot In West Englewood
The teen was in the 7300 block of South Wolcott Avenue about 10:05 p.m. when he was shot in the back.
Two Teens Shot In Avalon Park
The two were shot about 12:23 a.m. while they sat on a porch in the 8300 block of South Anthony Avenue.
Boy, 16, Wounded In Fuller Park Shooting
About 11:15 p.m., the teen was outside in the 4200 block of South Wells Street when someone walked emerged from an alley and opened fire, striking him in the leg.
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Just before midnight, the two men were shot in the 9300 block of South Wallace.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2000 - Page updated at 12:00 AM
Westphal: Baker was key problem
Seattle Times staff reporter
Paul Westphal says a primary frustration in his tenure as Sonic coach--and a key factor in his firing Monday--was forward Vin Baker.
Westphal's prickly relationship with point guard Gary Payton was also a source of rocky times in his 147-game regime as coach. But Westphal yesterday indicated the problems with Baker--caused in part by the player's long-term, $87 million contract--were bigger obstacles.
Westphal told The Times that Baker hasn't been in the physical condition in Seattle that he was in as an All-Star with Milwaukee.
"He was a double-digit rebounder and 20-point scorer," Westphal said of Baker. "For whatever reason, a lot of his quickness left him. It started when he got so far out of shape during the lockout (of 1998-99)."
Baker's ongoing struggles as a Sonic eventually colored Westphal's judgment on some decisions on playing time, particularly because of Baker's hefty contract.
"The reality of the NBA is that when you have certain high-paid players that have long-term commitments, it's a good idea to get something out of them," Westphal told KJR radio yesterday.
Westphal said two games with Dallas this year exemplified his conflict. In the first one, a loss to the Mavericks on Nov. 17, he reinserted Baker late in the game and Seattle lost. In the second game, a victory at Dallas four days later, he said he assigned minutes as he felt the game dictated, and, despite a celebrated blowup with Payton, "probably the best day I had as a Sonic was that day. That game, I finally stopped playing politics and coached the game the way I felt it should be coached."
Referring to Baker's difficulties with conditioning and motivation, Westphal said, "I couldn't get him to play hard. You can't look into somebody's heart. For whatever reason, he was never as effective at the defensive end as we needed him to be.
"There are some inherent problems in the NBA, concerning long-term contracts and being able to trade people. It creates some monsters that are pretty hard to slay."
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THE CREATION of a new state-of-the-art control room which promises to improve the response of firefighters to emergency calls has secured £1.8million of Government funding.
The new centre, due to open later this year, will manage Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's emergency 999 calls at its headquarters in Charles Hastings Way in Worcester.
The existing control room has operated out of the fire station in Copenhagen Street in the city centre for the past half a century. But, while the equipment has been updated a number of times over the last 50 years, the current system is now over 15 years old and in need of major investment.
The fire and rescue services in Hereford and Worcester and Shropshire are jointly developing new control rooms, which will use a shared system with common operational, technological and procedural practices. This will enable them to work together during major incidents and exceptionally busy periods.
It comes after the Government took the decision in December 2010 to scrap controversial proposals for a new FireControl system. This would have seen the replacement of the 46 fire and rescue services' local control rooms across England with nine purpose built regional control centres, linked by a new IT system.
Instead the Government made available a pot of £82.8million in funding for fire authorities to fund their own projects to improve the resilience, efficiency and technology of control services.
Coun Derek Prodger, chairman of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority, said: "We purposely did not invest in our current control room for a number of years because we believed the regional control facility was imminent."
However, the coalition Government believed the project was not cost effective and devolved the responsibility back to the fire authorities.
"We welcome this funding announcement as it will enable us to provide an improved service for the residents of Herefordshire and Worcestershire."
HWFRS' Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates said he was delighted the service had been awarded the full amount of funding that it bid for.
"We believe that this state-of-the-art control room will improve the efficiency of our call handling function and improve our emergency response," he added.
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This is the highest figure since the US Census Bureau started collecting the data in 1959, according to the BBC.
In percentage terms, the poverty rate rose to 15.1 percent, up from 14.3 percent in 2009, making it four consecutive years that the rate has increased. It is now at its highest level since 1993.
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Scottish Hockey today confirmed that Scotland and Great Britain star Laura Bartlett has retired from international hockey.
The 2011 BOA Athlete of the Year won 107 international caps in total, appearing for Scotland 57 times and representing Great Britain on 50 occasions.
Commenting on her decision to retire, Bartlett said, "I have had an amazing journey as a hockey player with both Scotland and Great Britain, making many friends along the way. Being part of three Olympic cycles has been fantastic and all the hard work was rewarded last summer when the GB team won the Bronze Medal at London 2012.
"However, I have the made the decision to step away from hockey and focus on a career outside of the sport. I am entering a new phase of my life where I have a new job that I wish to concentrate on and put my efforts into building a career.
"I would like to thank all the coaches, players and managers who have supported me throughout my international career and wish both the Scotland and Great Britain teams the very best of luck for future competitions."
The former Milne Craig Clydesdale Western midfielder's international hockey highlights include being called up to represent Great Britain at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, a second place finish and silver medal at the FIH Champions Trophy in Argentina last year, and starring as an ever-present in Danny Kerry's bronze medal winning Great Britain side at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Bartlett last played for Scotland in 2011, helping the national side to the EuroHockey Nations Championship II title in Poland and a bronze medal at the FIH Champions Challenge in Ireland, where her successful sudden death penalty defeated a much fancied Spanish side. She was also awarded Player of the Tournament following a number of excellent performances.
Scotland Women Head Coach Gordon Shepherd said, "Laura will be a huge loss to Scotland and she played some amazing hockey when she represented the national side. She was a great role model to the players within the squad and an absolute privilege to coach.
"On behalf of Scottish Hockey, I would like to say thank you to Laura and wish her the very best in her future career."
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QUESTION:We have some wild grapevines growing on a southern exposure eroded bank. They are providing assistance in reducing erosion with rapid growth. Do these plants develop ground contact as they grow? In Tennessee, do they die back in the winter? Thanks!
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Do you buy Christmas cards and presents? Virginia Bottomley relieves stress by wrapping up gifts, while Cynthia Payne has more faith in other methods
Saturday 12 December 1998
"Christmas is a very special time. It's a celebration with a spiritual dimension. For me, the message is about giving and sharing. When it comes to sending cards I try and remember people whose paths I've crossed over the years and especially those whom I remember with gratitude and affection. It's too easy to let contact just pass.
I always choose House of Commons cards, not because they're cheaper but because in these days when people seem to be seeking to denigrate Parliament I have a strong sense of pride in being an MP. And I think people like to receive them.
Of course, charity Christmas cards are for really good causes and this has always been a source of anxiety for me. If it wasn't for the House of Commons cards I'd definitely buy them. I like cards with a religious significance and this year the House of Commons cards have an attractive religious design, so they're doubly good.
I do like giving and receiving presents. I don't think it's a matter of how much money you spend. I buy them through the year and wrap them up during times of stress. I've already wrapped 70 this year. One year I bought all my family bird tables. Another year I bought them all hockey sticks. I like to get cards and flowers.
We always have lots of nice parties where everyone really enjoys themselves. Often we'll invite people who are lonely or people who've touched us during the year."
Virginia Bottomley is MP for South-West Surrey and was Secretary of State for Health in the last Conservative government
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"I don't get too excited about Christmas. This year, I'll probably be with friends watching telly and eating turkey, like most people. For me, the religion is not important. The last time I went to church was in 1983 because there wasn't much on the telly.
I don't bother with cards and presents. I packed it in when I was 30 when I started giving the parties. I put so much energy in them that I couldn't be bothered with all the other stuff.
But even before then, I wasn't into cards and presents. You spend all that time and money looking for presents and no one really appreciates it. People end up getting things they don't even want. I still get my grandchildren presents. When they were growing up I'd go into Oxfam and make a stocking up. To be honest I give them money these days. They say they prefer it.
But then Christmas isn't as much fun as it used to be. And this is my coming-down month because it's so dark. And it's the anniversary of the first time I was raided [6 December 1978].
I used to put loads of effort into my parties and make sure all the men enjoyed themselves. I can't do them any more. I go to other people's parties, but they're not the same. My parties were wonderful. I can still see the police bursting in like the Keystone Cops. They ruined it. Christmas hasn't been the same since."
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