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Cal Beach Cottage- Walk to Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Cottage
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,200 - $ 1,400 / week
$ 3,500 - $ 5,000 / month
vacation rental description
Welcome to Cal Beach Cottage!
Please check the calendar for available dates we are pretty booked up for this summer.
Classic single story 2 bed/2bath beach cottage in historic district of South Redondo Beach. Best location, just steps away from Starbucks, famous breakfast diner, organic food market, bagel shop, drug store, fast food (McDonalds, Subway, Panda Express, Dickey's BBQ,Pizza, Smash Burger), bus stop to Hermosa/Manhattan Beach and shopping malls, popular restaurants and bars such as Cheesecake Factory, Hudson House, St. Rocke, Chart House and of course, walk to Redondo Beach Pier. 45 minute drive to Disneyland and Hollywood. This 1908 historic home has been elected to be on the Mills Act, which means it has been designated as a historic land mark of Redondo Beach. We are proud to preserve the home, one of the features is the original claw foot tub, but this home has all the amenities of a modern home with central heating throughout the house, wireless internet access, flatscreen TV with cable TV, and pool table in the sunroom. We provide 2 beach cruiser bikes and there's a bike/kayak rental that is walking distance as well if you need more bikes. The kitchen is fully equipped with Bosch dish washer, toddler plates/cups, booster chair, baking supplies etc. The washer /dryer is in the sunroom. Enjoy roasting marshmallows at the fire pit and there's a commercial gas BBQ grill. The fireplace in the living room is a must during winter, we provide the wood. One of the bedrooms has a DVD/VHS combo TV with a library of kids movies, there are toys/books for tots and a changer for babies. We use only high quality sheets/towels at a budget price. Beach amenities include 2 beach chairs, umbrella and beach towels. We strive to provide a safe home for families and will cater to your requests whether you are on a romantic get-away, family vacation, business trip or celebration, just let us know what you wish and we will do our best to make your dream vacation. For a low fee we have in-home massage after a day of too much fun.
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property availability
- dates with deals
- unavailable dates
Last modified on 08-27-2014 at 1:40 PM.
email owner view full calendar
Eriko Navratil 310-406-7367
cottage rental amenities
Sleeps 6 (2 queen beds and 1 queen pull-out bed in sofa)
We recommend up to 4 guests in order to have a comfortable stay, due to seating in living room and size of dining room table. But there are 3 queen beds total and enough amenities (towels etc.) for 6 guests.
Central heating
Full kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, toaster, hot and cold instant water dispenser, coffee maker, fridge with icemaker in door, pantry with basic seasonings/oil, baking and bbq tools.)
Sun room with pool table
Fireplace, outdoor firepit with firewood, commercial BBQ grill
Washer/dryer with detergents
Wireless internet
Desk top computer
HD and 3D ready Big Flatscreen TV with cable TV
1 Bedroom has TV with DVD/VHS player with a huge library of kids movies
Hair dryer/flat iron, clothes iron
Baby travel crib/play pen
Baby changer, toys/books for tots, baby soap/lotion
Books, toys, movies
1 women's bike, 1 men's bike (beach cruisers)
2 Beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrella, body board
In-home massage by appointment ($50/hour)
Housekeeping service by request, depending on availability ($150 per visit)
activities and attractions in Redondo Beach Los Angeles Area
Redondo Beach - Whale watching in winter - spring, walking/dining around pier, sport fishing, pedal boat to California sealions, sail boat rental, speed boat cruise, catch grunions in summer, 4th of July fireworks, night life, beach volleyball, surfing, shopping/dining/spas at Hollywood Riviera (3 miles from cottage).
Golf, horseback riding, tide pools, driving along coast or hiking along Palos Verdes
LAX Los Angeles International Airport is about 15 minutes away
Disneyland is about 45 minutes away
Hollywood/Universal Studios 40 minutes away.
Long Beach Aquarium/Queen Mary about 20 minutes away
Boats to Catalina Island run from San Pedro or Long Beach
vacation rental rates
*Special rates can start from only $100/night!! Check deals by inquiring!!
Rate is $200 nightly and there is a one time cleaning fee of $150 which is non-refundable.
One week stay is $1200 - 1400 (7 night stay and check out on the morning of the 8th day)
Monthly rate is $3500 - $4000.
3 night minimum stay, for stays under 3 nights, please inquire.
*Please note the calendar is always up to date, if it shows as available (white/clear) it is available.
Deposit to hold rental is 50% of rental/cleaning fees.
There is a refundable damage deposit of $250, it is refunded within 14 days if nothing is damaged/missing.
$50 extra rental fees per stay during major holidays like Christmas, Memorial Day, 4th of July etc.
Extra cleaning service (weekly or bi-weekly) can be offered by request at extra cost.
In-home massage is available by request $50/hour.
We accept credit cards for the rental cleaning and deposit, but extra cleaning, and massage must be paid in cash or personal check as it is paid to the provider directly.
Eriko Navratil 310-406-7367
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Redondo Beach
- Visit pier/beach
- Kayaking/Sailing
- Shop at the Riviera
- Wine/dine
- Sports fishing/whale watching
Top things to do on a budget
- Visit pier/beach
- Beach volleyball
- Drive/hike along the coast to Palos Verdes
- Surf
- Window shop at Riviera Village
Top things to do with a family
- Visit pier/beach
- Pedal boat to sea lions
- Go to tide pools in Palos Verdes
- Visit downtown Manhattan Beach
- Picnic/bbq at Veteran's Park
Eriko Navratil , owner


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May 6, 2011 -- Does mom want a major makeover for Mother's Day? A new survey suggests most moms would entertain the thought of a tummy tuck or breast lift to get their pre-baby body back.
The nationwide survey of mothers, commissioned by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), shows that 62% would consider plastic surgery to restore or improve their post-pregnancy body if cost were not an issue.
More than a third (37%) of mothers said they would not consider plastic surgery at all, but 30% said they would definitely, 12% would probably, and 20% would possibly consider a "mommy makeover" including one or more plastic surgery procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast lift, and/or a tummy tuck.
Women in the South Central U.S. were the most likely to say they would definitely consider plastic surgery (34%), while women in the Northeast were the most likely to say they would not consider it at all (41%).
But cost may be an issue for many mothers. According to the ASPS, the average surgeon fee for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty in 2010 was $5,130, and most health insurance policies do not cover elective cosmetic surgery procedures.
Plastic surgeons say women's attitudes about plastic surgery are changing.
"In the last decade, we've seen women's attitudes about cosmetic surgery change," ASPS President Phillip Haeck, MD, says in a news release. "Today, women are not afraid to admit that they love their children, but they wish their bodies looked the way they did before their first pregnancies. And they're not afraid to acknowledge that they may need a little help beyond a healthy diet and exercise."
Haeck also says the average age of a "mommy makeover" patient is getting younger.
"In the past we saw a lot of women in their 50s getting these types of procedures. But today we are seeing young mothers in their 30s coming in for procedures such as tummy tucks and breast lifts," Haeck says. "They don't want to wait years to reestablish how they used to look. They want their pre-baby bodies back now."
Before considering a mommy makeover involving plastic surgery, the ASPS has these tips:
The survey was taken online by a random sample of 1,085 mothers. The margin of error is +/-3.8%
SOURCES:Impulse Research Online Survey, conducted April 2011.News release, American Academy of Plastic Surgeons. American Academy of Plastic Surgeons: "Report of the 2010 Plastic Surgery Statistics."
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
When Momma's the brat
3 comments:
- d e v a n said...
I've learned more than a few lessons from my kids too. Sometimes it's really, really hard to see ourselves through their eyes. You sound like you handled it well though, to me.
- August 18, 2010 at 12:18 PM
- Janice said...
Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone in my tantrums. Sometimes it's SO hard to be the grown up.
- August 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM
- Sarah said...
The huge hypocrasy of losing your shit because your kid is losing theirs is something Jim and I have covered exhaustively in the almost five years we've been parents. It seems that staying calm and speaking coherently while your kid is screaming and crying has to be one of the most important ways you can model correct behavior and help kids OUTGROW tantrums, but it is literally one of the hardest things I have ever been asked to do. Certainly one of the hardest things I've been asked to do on a DAILY BASIS ARRGH. And we have both failed miserably on more than one (hell, more than ten) occasions.
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Damario Jeffery
Gamecocks Lead Way with 74 Student-Athletes on SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
Video - Football Team Recognized at Halftime on Saturday
Video - Football Team Recognized on Sunday
Football Travels To Clemson Saturday
Game will be televised on ESPN
Football Hosts Wofford On Saturday Afternoon
Gamecocks will honor 29 seniors before the contest
Halftime Recognition Ceremony
Damario Jeffery Post-Practice Comments
Sunday's Halftime Celebration
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2012: Senior linebacker who played in all 13 games making a pair of starts... credited with 24 tackles including 18 solo stops... had 3.5 tackles for loss... had 2.5 tackles for loss against UAB... made his first start of the season at Florida when the Gamecocks opened in a goal line defense... logged a season-high five tackles, all solo stops, against Tennessee... moved to the Spur position for the Arkansas game where he made the start to combat the Razorbacks' passing attack... was a member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll... played in 50 games over the past four seasons making six starts.
2011: Saw action in 11 of 13 games... played the Spur position behind senior Antonio Allen... also a key special teams contributor... credited with 14 tackles, including 11 solo stops... made the start at Arkansas when Allen was injured... responded with a season-high six tackles in that contest... suffered a high ankle sprain in The Citadel game and was not able to play against Clemson.
2010: Split time at the Spur position with Antonio Allen... played in all 14 games, starting the first three vs. Southern Miss, Georgia and Furman... had a career game vs. Southern Miss with six tackles and a quarterback hurry... had three tackles in wins over Florida, Vanderbilt and Furman and in the loss at Auburn... forced a fumble in victory over Furman... had two stops in SEC Championship and recovered a Cam Newton fumble against Auburn... logged four tackles in the Chick-fil-A Bowl game against Florida State... named to the Academic All-District III first team by CoSIDA/ESPN... earned a spot on the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
2009: True freshman who elected to stay in Columbia and play for the hometown Gamecocks... worked his way into a backup role at the Spur position... played in 12 of 13 games, collecting 15 tackles... only game in which he did not appear was the season opener at NC State... had a pair of tackles for loss, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup... had a season-high three tackles against Ole Miss.
HIGH SCHOOL: Local product from Columbia High School whose senior season was cut short by a torn ACL... coached by Kemper Amick... graduated in 2009... selected to play in the Under Armour All-American Game but was unable to participate due to the injury... recorded 109 tackles, five interceptions, four sacks and five blocked punts as a junior in 2007... rated the seventh-best "athlete," the 87th-best player in the nation and a four-star prospect by Rivals.com... was also the third-best prospect in the state of South Carolina, according to the website... considered a four-star prospect and the 12th-best weakside linebacker in the nation, according to Scout.com... considered the state's fifth-best player by SuperPrep... regarded as the 92nd-best player in the nation by PrepStar... ranked 43rd on the ESPNU 150... turned down offers from Southern California, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and North Carolina to sign with the Gamecocks.
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Rapid Prototyping and Digital Manufacturing Group. Includes SLA, SLS, FDM, CNC, Injection Mold, Polyjet, and Cast Urethanes.
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Just to let everyone know, in the spirit of forward-thinking Proto3000 is going to be giving away free tickets to this year's Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show.
You can find more information HERE
Rapid Scan 3D is looking forward to being part of this group. We specialize in 3D scanning and 3D printing technology. From 3D Scanning for inspection to reverse engineering. Fell free to ask us any questions you might.
Hello Everyone,
My name is Reuben Menezes and I am knew to the exchange. It already seems as if I am surrounded by brilliant minds. I am an advocate of advanced technology and innovation. Let me know of any new developments, I would love to Blog about it, or have you guest Blog.
I wanted to share a recent piece on Additive Manufacturing, let me know your thoughts. It is a work in progress.
Hi Lynda,
Glad to have you with us.
Welcome Daniel, hope you enjoy your experience here.
hello, am lynda. im new here. i really hope to learn a lot here.
Hi,this is Daniel,i am a engineer professional in prototyping and
tooling in China.Hope we could learn more each other in here and also
hope have an opportunity to work with you.
www.jevny.wordpress.com (Prototype and Tooling life in Shenzhen)
I'm at the AMUG conference now, and this is an ongoing subject here. So, check out the webinar on How To Integrate Prototyping Into The Design Process Using 3D Printing coming this Thursday. https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/525305386
New to the forum... Looking forward to reading and seeing some interesting things here.
As an FYI - We offer multiple spindle attachments for CNC-type applications as well as simple self-feeder drills, taps, reamers, etc. Even attachments for simple mills and drill presses.
The single and multi-drill attachments can often out perform a CNC or increase a CNC's performance. Imagine stroking and making 30+ holes at one time without adjusting X,Y locations for each hole, etc.
Anyhow, that is where my expertise is should anyone want to ping me.
The Dimension 3D printer celebrates 10 years: Stratasys is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Dimension 3D printer line. Introduced in 2002 at $29,900, the Dimension 3D Printer opened new possibilities for designers; it is a reliable, compact, simple-to-use machine. Its introduction enabled designers to not only produce models for design verification, but also to test function because the printer uses the same durable ABS plastic used in today's end products. The system's compact size and networking capabilities also made it ideal for an office environment, enabling product design teams easier access to model making.
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CATEGORIES Drama, 20th Century Fox, James Bond, Remakes and Sequels, CinematicalWhen I first saw the headline, I thought Marc Forster was remaking the 1995 Pauly Shore classic. But no, fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your position), he is sticking to more serious fare. According to Variety, the director of such melodramatic films as Monster's Ball and Finding Neverland is now attached to an adaptation/remake of the British miniseries The Jury, which first aired in 2002. The original, written by The Queen's Peter Morgan and directed by Pete Travis, is about a murder trial involving a Sikh student charged with killing a classmate. Like a modern, more expansive version of 12 Angry Men, the miniseries focuses primarily on the members of the jury and the process through which they reach their verdict -- though apparently (I haven't seen the miniseries), The Jury bears no resemblance at all to Reginald Rose's play nor either of the films it spawned.
Rather than hiring Morgan to rewrite his own script -- the Oscar-nominee is pretty busy these days -- Fox 2000 has gone with Beau Willimon, who Forster himself recruited based on the playwright's well-received political drama Farragut North. While it seems that Willimon is inexperienced in writing for film, he presumably has a lot of time to work on The Jury, since Forster will next be directing the latest installment of the 007 franchise, tentatively known as "Bond 22". Whenever The Jury gets made, we should expect that it will follow in the tradition of other UK minis-turned-features like Traffic and the currently-in-production State of Play. It will probably have a cast of heavies and a lot of Oscar promise.


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Ultimate 2BD Condo: Ski-in/Ski-out, Right by Main St.! in Breckenridge
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 7
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community The Village at Breck
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 973 - $ 4,893 / week
vacation rental description
** There are 2 NEW Queen Beds for your use in the Guest Room! Pictures coming soon. **
The best in location, amenities, and decor. You will want to return again and again to this ski-in ski-out beauty located in The Village at Breckenridge resort. Don't be fooled--we are known for our unbeatable location, but not all condos are created equal.
This wonderful two bedroom condo is decorated throughout with exceptional touches. From the custom built-in woodwork to the custom bed with turquoise inlays, you'll be in paradise. While enjoying the ski views of the Quicksilver chairlift with all the skiers, you'll feel you've found a home away from home.
Come enjoy Breckenridge lodging at its finest.
WE WANT YOU TO FEEL PAMPERED AND ENJOY YOUR STAY! Please contact us and we will do everything we can to make your stay wonderful!
We'll help you not only book a place to stay, but also help you plan your vacation. Ask us about all the activities available and we'll help guide you to all you need for your best vacation yet! CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION!
* 11.675% Tax is applicable to all reservations
* A $120 cleaning fee is also required
* $17/nt Parking fee during Ski Season (optional)
* If you would like to stay fewer nights than the minimum listed, just contact us for availability!
* Property Protection Fee $35 (no security deposit)
condo rental amenities
Cable/Satellite, Coffee Maker, Cooking Utensils, Private Garage, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Full Kitchen, Hairdryer, Heated Pool, High Speed Wireless Internet, Hot Tub (Shared), Icemaker, Linens provided, Microwave, No Smoking, Phone, TV, Pull-out Couch (Sleeper), Refrigerator, Toaster, Washer/Dryer (Shared)
activities and attractions in Breckenridge Colorado
Summit County is known for its endless diversity. Internationally known for its world-class skiing, Breckenridge is a favorite among the young and old alike. Of course there is snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and tubing in the winter as well.
Visit in the summer and you'll likely never want to return home. The weather is perfectly cool allowing you to enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing, white water rafting, and more. Just being among the pines is breathtaking. We invite you to come and explore!
Biking , Boating, Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Fitness Center, Golf, Hiking, Horseback, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Nature Walking Trails, Rafting, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Sledding, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling
vacation rental rates
Jan 03-Jan 16 .. $459/nt (4 nt min)
Feb 20-Mar 7 .. $499/nt (4 nt min)
Mar 7-Mar 16 .. $549/nt (5 nt min)
Mar 17-Mar 30 .. $499/nt (4 nt min)
Mar 31-Apr 7 .. $459/nt (4 nt min)
Apr 08-Apr 14 .. $259/nt (3 nt min)
Apr 15-June 06 .. $139/nt (2 nt min)
Jun 07-Jun 21 .. $159/nt (2 nt min)
Jun 22-Aug 17 .. $179/nt (4 nt min)
Aug 18-Sep 15 .. $159/nt (2 nt min)
Sep 15-Nov 08 .. $139/nt (2 nt min)
Nov 08-Nov 19 .. $229/nt (2 nt min)
* Thanksgiving Weekend (11/20-11/25) .. $249/nt (4 nt min)
Nov 26-Dec 12 .. $259/nt (3 nt min)
Dec 13-Dec 19.. $459/nt (3 nt min)
Dec 20-Dec 25 .. $649/nt (4 nt min)
Dec 26-Jan 02 .. $699/nt (5 nt min)
Taxes 11.675%. One time cleaning fee: $120.
Parking $17/nt during Ski Season.
Property Protection Fee $40 (no security deposit)
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In Tuesday's Gloucester police notes, in an item referring to stolen jewelry and the pawning of items at a local shop, the store in question was the Gloucester Service Center Second Shop, not the Second Glance as initially reported. The Second Glance, run by The Open Door food pantry and service agency, accepts items only as donations, not as consignments or pawn items.


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HPLC capability includes four complete systems, which are integrated directly to dedicated computers running EZChrom software for automated post-run analysis. Three of the HPLC systems include automated injection systems for more convenient analysis of a large number of samples.
Instrument control and data acquisition for the Micromass mass detector and the associated Agilent HPLC are coordinated through a MassLynx-NT workstation running MassLynx and QuanLynx software. The GC/MS instrumentation is composed of a Shimadzu Model QP-5000 EI gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, interfaced directly to a dedicated computer running CLASS-5000 software.
In addition to the chromatographic instrumentation, a Perkin Elmer AAnalyst 300 flameless atomic absorption spectrometer (AA) is available for the determination of metals and metal-containing compounds such as cisplatin and its analogs. Sample analysis by AA utilizes an automated injection system, with data acquisition and analysis using WinLab software on a dedicated computer.
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Diagnosis Solved! How to Solve a Medical Mystery
There's an overwhelming amount of health information available today. Should patients try to wade through it and research their symptoms, or should they just leave it to their doctor?
I would rather patients come in with a stack of 300 printouts from the Internet than say, "I don't know" when I ask them how they feel. Or I'll ask, "What medicines are you taking?" And they'll respond, "I don't know. I take a red one and a blue one and a capsule." When I see those patients my heart breaks because they don't know what's going on with their health, and they don't even realize it's their job to know.
Yes, I'm an advocate of using any and all available resources. The Internet is very useful simply because it lets you learn stuff. Knowledge is a powerful thing; it gives you a sense of command.
A lot of doctors wish their patients would just shut up and do what they say. But that's not really useful because then patients don't learn how to take responsibility for their own health. You have to be part of a team. I'm like the coach that helps you understand what's going on. But in the end, you're the one that has to fix the problem. And the more you know, and the more active role you play in your health, the better off you'll be.
How can people Google their health concerns and find information that's credible and useful?
If you're going to sleuth your symptoms, you have to be smart about it. If you Google the word headache, you're going to get 50 million hits and most of them aren't going to be useful. First you should find reliable sites. The National Institutes of Health site has very reliable information that lets you look up symptoms. The Mayo Clinic and Harvard University sites do as well. Those are some reputable sites that I use, but of course they're not the only ones. I'd say in general, you should get to know a place before you trust its content. Find out where they get the information and how they're supported. If they're supported by advertising dollars, that's fine, but you need to pay close attention to how much and in what context the advertisers are featured.
Now, sometimes you do need to dig for information outside of where you'd normally look, and Google is great at that. But if you only rely on the first few things that come up, you're going to get a lot of bad information. The trick is to be as specific as possible. Your doctor can help with this. A lot of times you go to the doctor with a symptom and all you leave with is the doctor's acknowledgment of the symptom. Maybe you don't get a diagnosis, but you might get a better name for that symptom. For example, let's say you have some pain in your shoulder. Your doctor might be able to tell you the name of the specific shoulder muscle that hurts, and then you can go home and research stretches for that particular muscle. Or you might go in with a rash. Your doctor might prescribe you a cream or something, but he or she probably won't mention the type of rash you have. So you've got to ask him what exactly is going on? When he says, "Oh, it's leukocytoclastic vasculitis," that may mean nothing to you. But get him to write it down so you can Google it when you get home. Then you can read about it all you want.


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In professional wrestling (the kind you see on television, anyway), there is a long-running series of can't-miss pay-per-views each year. They used to be known as the "Big Four": Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and the Survivor Series. It briefly turned into the "Big Five" when the King of the Ring was a thing people could get excited about.
As mainstream interest in pro wrestling has ebbed and flowed, though, these "can't-miss" shows are sometimes "nah, go ahead and miss 'em" shows and generally Royal Rumble and WrestleMania are the only two PPVs you need to see every year (if any). Even Survivor Series is now usually "just another show," having been supplanted by Elimination Chamber in any sort of "Big Four" configuration.
But SummerSlam is still a big deal in most years and the 2013 edition is headlined by one of the most-anticipated matches in recent memory (at least as far as Internet nerds like myself are concerned). The card is lopsided at best, but the top matches have the capacity to deliver intense excitement or grueling apathy and impotent frustration -- just like a real sport!
I'm here to walk you through each of the matches on this year's card to tell you who the heck these people are and why you should order some pizzas and have some friends over. If you're hesitant to throw a party, did I mention that betting on pro wrestling is growing increasingly popular? Sure, NOW you're listening.
SummerSlam airs live on pay-per-view on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. ET. You can catch the pre-show and live opening match beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on YouTube and Facebook.
United States Championship: Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Rob Van Dam
What am I looking at here? Okay, see the guy in the mushroom skullet and airbrushed tights? The one who keeps somersaulting for no reason? That's Rob Van Dam. You may remember him from "ECW" when he did exactly what he's doing right now, but with slightly more cusses. The other guy in the flak vest is Dean Ambrose. He's part of a quasi-terrorist group called The Shield, of which the other two members are the tag team champions. They're not wrestling on this show because they may be in trouble backstage or maybe because the WWE forgot they have tag team champions. They'll probably show up to help Ambrose win, though, because they like to play The Damned Numbers Game (patent pending).
Dean Ambrose (center) and his Shield compatriots (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Why you should care: Dean Ambrose is amazing. He wrestles like a crazy person would wrestle. He's probably not like many other people you've seen in a wrestling ring. On the flip side of this coin, maybe it's been a few years since you've seen RVD wrestle and you love nostalgia. It's okay. Drink it in. Or hey, maybe you love airbrushed dragons. Well, you're in luck!
Please note that this match is the free pre-show "kickoff" match, so even if you're not watching the pay-per-view, you can watch this live on YouTube, you cheapskate.
Tangent: I think if they're going to call the pre-PPV shows a "kickoff" they should have a guy kick another guy in the ring. Sort of like the national anthem, but with kicking instead of singing. They're both patriotic in their own way.
Cody Rhodes vs. Damien Sandow
What am I looking at here? Cody Rhodes is the lithe, super-in-shape guy with the inexplicable John Waters mustache. Damien Sandow is the guy in the bathrobe. Man, pro wrestling is weird. Please (as always) note that Cody Rhodes is the son of Dusty Rhodes. This can be explained by the simple genetic fact that his mother was a sphinx.
Why you should care: These two guys used to be TOTES BESTIES until Sandow snatched a world title shot from Rhodes and won it for himself at Money in the Bank. This match doesn't actually appear to be for the luscious chocolate briefcase that Sandow currently holds, but who even knows any more. If none of that made sense to you, I repeat again: wrestling is weird. For this match, just shut up and go with it. Spend the whole match wondering how Dusty managed to answer that sphinx's riddle.
Dolph Ziggler & Kaitlyn vs. Big E Langston & AJ Lee
What am I looking at here? The bleach-blonde (in parts) team is Dolph and Kaitlyn. They're not really a thing but they're bound together by betrayal and hatred. Or something. The team with the beefy guy who is 80% chest and the hilariously tiny woman is Big E and AJ. They've (perhaps) got a thiiiiiing goin oooonnnnn.
Why you should care: A LOVE RECTANGLE. Kinda. Dolph, Big E and AJ used to be a wonderful trio of great friends whom Internet fans (notably Brandon Stroud at With Leather, whose Best and Worst of Raw should be a weekly must-read) dubbed "Team Rocket." Then Dolph dumped AJ and broke her heart. She got Big E in the breakup. Kaitlyn is a former tag team partner of AJ's and man they've just been feuding FOREVER. There's not a lot to get personally invested in here. So you can fixate on how Big E has the most chest you've ever seen on a person. It's borderline pornographic. It's okay; get swept away thinking about it. Everyone else is doing the same thing.
Ring of Fire match: Kane vs. Bray Wyatt
What am I looking at here? Kane is Kane. He's always been Kane. Except when he was fake Diesel and an evil dentist, I guess. If that's too inside for you, though, Kane is the guy in the mask. Bray Wyatt is the stringy-haired heavyset fellow dressed like Max Cady who is accompanied by two massive hillbillies and has THE COOLEST ENTRANCE OF ALL TIME OH MY GOODNESS. Bray is the leader of the cultist "Wyatt Family" and their first act in the WWE was to take Kane out of commission for a few weeks. Now he wants revenge. INSIDE A RING OF FIRE.
Why you should care: The Wyatt Family is new, different and exciting. Bray, like the aforementioned Dean Ambrose, doesn't really talk, act, or wrestle like anyone else you may have seen. Oh, did I mention the RING WILL BE SURROUNDED BY FIRE? Kane's specialty used to be getting set on fire, so maybe someone will be set on fire! Like, on purpose. maybe.
World Heavyweight Championship: Alberto del Rio (c) vs. Christian
What am I looking at here? Alberto del Rio is the smarmy, scarf-wearing World Heavyweight champ. Christian is the frail fellow who looks like an especially tall Estelle Getty. Seriously, he's the oldest-looking 39-year-old you've ever seen. Look at his Wikipedia page photo. It looks like he's actively dying. And that's a particularly good photo of Christian.
Why you should care: Man, who even knows. This match was made because they got two weeks from the pay-per-view and realized one of their two world titles wasn't set to be defended. Christian was available. And here we are. There's virtually no chance there's a title change here, but if there is it will be HILARIOUS. On account of Christian is so old. He'll celebrate by pounding some Centrum Silver and going to bed at 9.
CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar
What am I looking at here? The guy who inexplicably looks like Wolverine, but skinny and with tattoos, is CM Punk. The pinhead is former UFC Heavyweight Champion and licensed jerky enthusiast Brock Lesnar. You may know him by his other names: Bork Laser, Bort Luncher, Biff Lastington, Brick Lightning, Braff Loganberry, Brat Lanker, etc.
Why you should care: This match is being touted as "the Beast vs. the Best," wherein Brock is an unstoppable monster who exists only for destruction and CM Punk is the self-proclaimed "best in the world," where he must rely on his cunning and ability in order to stop the rampaging, jerky-fueled hulk heading his way. That's even before you throw in the wrinkle of Brock's manager Paul Heyman having betrayed his former best friend in the world, CM Punk. Just shut up and watch this match. It's going to be amazing. Brock is going to hit Punk with things and Punk is going to die one million deaths before (probably) winning.
WWE Championship: John Cena (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
What am I looking at here? You know who John Cena is. Even if you don't know what wrestling is, you know who John Cena is. He's one of the most successful and famous wrestlers of all time. Even if you hate what he is and what he does, he's in a special category of untouchable success in the world of professional wrestling, along with Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The other guy -- the little guy with the crazy beard -- is the best professional wrestler in the world. He has been for about 10 years now, but WWE and their fans are just now catching on.
Why you should care: Because this could be one of the best matches of the year. It could be the moment that Internet geeks, fans of the underdog and John Cena haters have been hoping for for years. Daniel Bryan could become the most unlikely, and most deserving, WWE Champion ever. This could be the night that a man on the very precipice of megastardom tips over the edge and proves himself to the world.
Daniel Bryan and his beard (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
It could also be an absolute clusterfrick, however, because Triple H has inserted himself into the match as a special guest referee and Randy Orton is waiting in the wings with his WWE Championship Money in the Bank briefcase. It's possible that Triple H could distract from a match that didn't need any additional theatrics, or it could be that Daniel Bryan could win the title, only to have Orton cash in his title shot and immediately defeat him for the belt. There's a lot that could go wrong here, but also a lot that could go right. Either way, it should be entertaining, full of drama and bound to provoke intense reactions one way or the other.
Above all, remember this: pro wrestling is weird. That's sort of why it's so wonderful.
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Marijuana Legalization
Fine with me
I'm sure I wouldn't be able to afford it myself but it could help with balancing the budget a lot if it were taxed like tobacco and alcohol are. It appears to cause less health problems than tobacco and alcohol and has been proven to help people with certain health problems. Why not look at how Amsterdam handles this substance.
Listen I know that there is the tax incentive that it can bring in not just the city but the state. I understand that there are people who should be entitled to rights to use it when medically necessary. But I'm unsure as to what this all would mean. About a month ago there were two robberies one person killed and another hurt in Los Angeles (Echo Park) area. These incidents occurred in legal marijuana shops. My biggest fear is; will these types of incidents be happening her?
Decriminalization of victimless crimes
I think marijuana should be legalized but I think it should be as controlled as any potent substance. In the same way that alcohol lists the percent of alcohol content on the container, then marijuana should list the strength of THC in it. In the same way any product should list "contents" then marijuana packages should list contents - either "100% marijuana" or "80% marijuana, 20% cigarette tobacco" or whatever. It should have the same list of warnings as found on any OTC medication - "warning, may cause drowsiness or impair judgement. Do not drive for 60 minutes after using."
My concern is that it will be "legal" without sufficient prudent regulations. It should be legal but not just sold on every street corner by anyone with a stash. It should be packaged for sale similar to tobacco products, and packages should be tested for additives, adulterants, pesticides and contaminants. If current medical marijuana sales do not provide the required labeling, then they should as part of the legalization.
I believe all victimless crimes should be legalized so that it can be taxed and made safe. Prohibition resulted in lost taxes, bathtub gin that blinded and killed people, and mob involvement. Legalizing marijuana and other recreational drugs would make them taxable, safe, and get rid of drug gangs. Even though I reject recreational drugs such as Ecstasy, leaving them illegal means that young people get contaminated drugs and die at raves, parties, etc. At least legalization gives the opportunity to make drugs safe. Kids WILL drink, but at least they don't die from bathtub gin. Kids WILL take drugs it would be best to reduce the risk and get rid of the gang involvement.
As for the recent robberies mentioned above, I think there are two causes: 1) because marijuana is illegal, obtaining it will often be done through illegal means. When Dillinger was asked why he robbed banks, he replied: "That's where the money is." The other cause is simple: we live in dangerous times. We read every day about robberies of mom and pop stores, liquor stores, etc. Any place that has something that a robber wants is at risk for robbery. Doesn't matter what the store sells.
Common sense!
Gcotter - you're so right. What you said is just good common sense. I'd be in favor of all of this.
I think your points are valid GScotter but even you acknowledge that although marijuana may be legalized, regulating it does not mean that even when things are controlled "Any place that has something that a robber wants is at risk for robbery. Doesn't matter what the store sell" Case in point legalizing marijuana will not make it readily available to everyone - in fact if I understand correctly it would legalized for those with a medical need. Therefore leaving it still illegal to those who want to use as a recreational drug. Please correct me if I'm wrong but this is my understanding.
As far as drug gangs I highly doubt that they will cease to exist. There will always be something that they stick around for be it illegal or not.
legal uses
I think the current proposed legislation is limited in scope, but I think the time is at hand for complete revamp of marijuana laws. My comments were more along the line of "WHEN marijuana becomes legal" under the assumption that it will become as legal as alcohol - i.e., a minimum age for purchase, state regulation on where it can be sold, monitored and taxed by the government in the same way alcohol, tobacco, pain meds are, etc.
As far as drug gangs, yeah, there will always be some criminal enterprise, but every time something is made legal, gangs get out of that business for the most part. Prohibition is the gold standard, but as gambling became more legal the involvement of organized crime was reduced. The lottery games reduced the mafia's hold on number running. OTB reduced gang involvement with illegal bookies. Paycheck cashing places have high costs but they are at least owned by tax paying business and not mafia loan sharks.
As drugs become more available as legal but controlled substances, gang involvement will go down. Go away? never. But everything that gets legalized - no matter how much disliked by society or churches or anyone's moral standards, there is a reduction in criminal activity in that arena. But there will always be stupid losers who decide it would be a good idea to stick up a store, snach a purse, carjack someone.
Just a thought NIMBY
A while back I toured the downtown L.A. area (aka:Skid Row) with a LAPD and someone from the Downtown Mission (a non profit that assists the homeless). Skid Row area has the highest concentration of drug rehabilitation centers both the LAPD and Downtown Mission agreed that this high concentration of rehabilitation centers in one area was due to a Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) type of attitude from neighboring areas. This was understandable.
So to get to my point- what are the chances that the cannabis centers be a sought after business in the nicer communities as opposed to low income areas. I truly hope that once this legalization happens that these cannabis stores are not placed in communities that are already struggling to with dealers already.
good points g cotter
good points g cotter
Has it been proven...?
One doesn't hear anything about breathing secondhand cannabis smoke being bad for one's health like one does tobacco. Are there any indications that secondhand smoke from marijuana is ever going to become a health problem for people like tobacco has, or is cannabis totally benign? I'm personally bothered by tobacco smoke - and not just cuz of all the bad-for-you stuff I hear - but I hate the stink of it all over the city. Yet I like the aroma of marijuana smoke, but have certainly never gotten "high" just by walking by smokers.
Not Enough
There certainly might be some medical risks, but the level of THC in the body from second-hand marijuana smoke is not enough to get someone "high." The limit or cutoff on whether a person is high is 50 mg. However, the most people usually retain from being around marijuana is 20 mg. THC is a carcinogen like many other things that combust (i.e. paper, etc), so it does stunt the ability of cells--especially lung cells--to destroy cancer causing cells. People with breathing problems could aggravate their asthma.
This is all straight out of a biochemistry book, I found laying around.
Prop 19
Now that Prop 19 failed to pass, what's next? Was anyone else surprised by the results? I heard about some polls that looked bad as the election neared but I though the youth vote might come out just to support this proposition.
Senator Leno's bill will go into effect in January, lowering possession to an infraction, so decriminalization might be a moot point anyway since the most they can do now is a $100 fine.


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Intel has announced what it plans to announce next month. This morning, at a hotel in downtown San Francisco, Chipzilla nearly put a room full of reporters to sleep with a "pre-CES briefing," telling us what it intends to tell us at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas come January. The company's biggest piece of non-news …
Acid in the eggnog it's the only way I could tolerate this sort of briefing without either going comatose or garroting the twit.
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Dude its in SF . They were drinking electric kool aide and eating the special brownies .
Believable graphics ?
I'd have thought "graphics so real that they were believable" would have been the standard to aim for, not "almost unbelievable".
Is he basically talking about GPU functions on the CPU, or is there some less obvious advance here, I wonder - though not wondering very hard ...
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"We are at a turning point of how we think about our relationships across the world" according to US Special Representative to Muslim Communities, Farah Pandith..." This is not a hearts and mind campaign," Pandith said. Instead, she understands her job to be that of a facilitator: "I connect people." Her work focuses largely on grassroots organizations and on finding novel ways to connect with people...She is devising new ways of reaching out to communities formerly left behind…" Special Representative Pandith Speaks at Harvard University's Kennedy School's Belfer Center
Highlighting Alternative Narratives
"There's a lot of diversity out there in Muslim communities around the world and we are seeing a lot of issues come forward...What we know for sure is that the most credible voices to be able to push back against that violent ideology are Muslims themselves. And what I have seen is that there are a lot communities at a local level that have the mechanisms and ideas on how to actually prevent that kind of ideology from seeping into their local communities. What our job should be is to work with these communities – with civil society – and governments around the world...so that they can push back and create an alternative narrative to the narrative of violent extremism…" Special Representative Pandith is Interviewed on Dialogue on Civilizations
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"Indeed, too, is this idea that youth matter, and that we are listening to young people. I'm on Facebook and Twitter, and I have to be. And there are many other formats that I have to be on as well because if I say that I want to be transparent, and I want to listen to your ideas, I need to have that dialogue back and forth...When we think about the issue of radicalization…the one consistent piece around every one of those conversations is that they're navigating their identity: what does it mean to be modern and Muslim? What is the difference between culture and religion? This is a generation that has been defined by a lot of external things that are defining Islam for them, and they are using the online platforms to get answers to a lot of those questions…" Special Representative Pandith Discusses Youth Outreach on Shining City TV
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There's been no official news release from the Colorado Rockies, but according to CBS Sports' transaction page, the inevitable has happened, summed up in one simple line of digital type:
Colorado Rockies | Jamie Moyer | Released
In fact, according to the page, it happened Sunday, quietly, on a weekend when no one was watching. This wasn't unexpected after Moyer was designated for assignment last Wednesday; he's obviously cleared waivers and the Rockies had no interest from other teams in trading for him.
Moyer still wants to pitch, and given the dearth of starting-pitching options for many teams that have injury issues, it seems quite likely that Moyer will get some offers, or at least inquiries. He pitched pretty well at Coors Field this season; if a pitcher can do that, it would seem that a team with a big ballpark (since Moyer has allowed 11 home runs this season) might find him helpful.
We await developments. So does Moyer. He'd surely like to go out of baseball on his terms, not via "Released."
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Local business owners, Tacoma youth need you.
Summer Jobs 253 is now accepting applications from businesses who will host high school juniors or seniors. Businesses contribute $500 per student and time for supervisor training, and the jobs program does the rest, including paying students minimum wage for 24 hours of training and up to 96 hours of work.
"This is an opportunity for employers to expand organizational capacity and invest in community workforce development at a very low cost," said Kurt Miller, director of the REACH Center, in a news release.
REACH (Resources for Education and Career Help), the City of Tacoma, WorkForce Central and the Tacoma Public Schools have organized Summer Jobs 253 with about $110,000 in monetary funding, plus more in in-kind support. Their goal is to reach $265,000, including employer contributions, to serve 105 students, said assistant city manager Tansy Hayward.
The program gives students work experience, as well as training in work readiness, workplace ethics and financial literacy. A pilot program last summer was completed by 46 students.
Summer Jobs 253 is open to high school juniors or seniors in the Tacoma Public Schools, as well as students attending community colleges as part of their high school programs. In addition to earning a wage, students can earn up to two credits toward graduation.
Both businesses and students must pass an application process. Each work site will be certified by the school district, and supervisors will be trained on how to manage student employees. Students must apply and write an essay, and those who are at risk of not finishing school or becoming involved with gangs will be given priority, a city spokeswoman said.
Businesses aren't required to be located within the City of Tacoma to be considered, Hayward said.
The deadline for applications is May 1. Go to summerjobs253.com for applications and more information.


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Coaches who look like other dudes. (LCS Hockey)
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Devils stiff Newark on rent. Will soon be buried under the endzone in Giants Stadium. (Fanhouse)
Did the Capitals just score or are the cops chasing me? (Stet Sports)
Good story on one of my favorite players, Erik Cole. (NHL.com)
Meet Dina, the Islanders in-arena hostess whom I've developed a rather large crush in my visits to Nassau Coliseum. (The 7th Woman)
Pretend to look like Tom Sellick and fight prostate cancer? Where do I sign up? (Hugging Harold Reynolds)
Senators prospect Alexander Nikulin wants a trade or will leave for the KHL. (Canadian Sports Web Site)
Team and league economics. (Hockey website)
Erik Cole on his return to Carolina. (An Edmonton Newspaper)
Mike Modano sounds off on the Stars' 5-1, penalty-filled loss to Boston. (Mike Heika)
There's been a Kevin Weekes sighting in New Jersey! (Fire & Ice)
More on head-hunting in the NHL. (Larry Brooks)
When creating your own trade rumor, please keep the salary cap in mind. (Lyle Richardson)
Why the Panthers and Thrashers should take a look at Marian Gaborik. (Mike Chen)
Keep an eye on Oscar Moller now that he's staying with the Kings. (LA Times)
November 3, 2008
Monday Afternoon Required Reading
Posted by Sean Leahy at 11/03/2008 12:30:00 PM
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- JonnyP said...
I agree with you Leahy ... for some reason I like the Islanders a little more now.
- November 3, 2008 at 1:17 PM
- Chemmy said...
Thanks for the link, Howard Berger sucks.
- November 3, 2008 at 5:17 PM
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By Greg GelpiWith the future of 50,642 students in question, top Clayton County school officials endured a day of interviews regarding the school system's progress since being put on probation. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools visited the school district Wednesday, its first visit since putting the district on probation in May. "I think we will get by, maybe just get by," Board of Education member Bob Livingston said. "I think we will get off probation, but I'm not sure how SACS feels." Interviews of school administration continued into the night. "(The SACS team) is still engaging some key people in discussions," said Mark A. Elgart, executive director of the Commission on Secondary and Middle Schools for SACS. The SACS team will file an oral report with Elgart when their interviews are complete, Elgart said, suggesting the report would be filed on Thursday. The team gave no indication as to how the county school system is doing, Livingston said. "They didn't say one thing," he said. "They didn't have anything to say about how we are doing." The SACS visit was a checkup for the county so that the school board will be aware of its progress in the six months it has been on probation. SACS took no action as a result of Wednesday's visit. SACS will return in June at the one-year mark of the probationary period to decide whether or not to pull the school system's accreditation. SACS placed the school board on probation for violations in seven specific areas, Assistant Superintendent Bill Horton said. All of the SACS violations involved the school board not following its own policies. To correct the problems, SACS outlined ways for the school system to climb out of trouble. Progress has been made in all areas, Horton said, but expressed concern that one area may not have met the accrediting agency's satisfaction. SACS requested that the board install a monitor to observe its progress since being put on probation, but the board was unsure whether this meant a person or a system. Changes that have been made to move the system off probation have included the board members attending retreat training sessions and initiating a national search for a superintendent. "I think the sooner we get a superintendent the better," Livingston said, adding that the county has about 17 candidates for the position and should name the finalist in November or December. If accreditation is pulled, students in Clayton County will no longer be eligible for the state's HOPE scholarship program. The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally program has awarded more than $1.5 billion to about 600,000 students since being instituted in 1993.
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We were all shocked this week when coast native and Good Morning America's Robin Roberts announced she has a rare blood disorder called MDS or Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Robin told viewers in a tearful announcement that she is going to beat this. Her doctors agree and say a bone marrow transplant should cure her.
Robin's older sister, Sally Ann Roberts, is going to be her donor. Robin is lucky from the standpoint that Sally Ann is a perfect match for her. However 70% of individuals who need a bone marrow transplant do not have any family members to match.
That's why Robin reminded everyone why signing up to be a donor is so important. And, it is especially important that more African Americans volunteer to be a donor as fewer than 9% were on the registry. But that hopefully is changing along with the entire registry.
Just 24 hours after Robin's appeal the donor registry over all went up more than one thousand percent. We hope that trend continues. And we are told that for those who match, harvesting bone marrow is now very similar to the procedure when you give blood. For information on how you can be a donor go to the health page on this web site.
This is a chance to make a difference in someone's life just, as Sally Ann is in Robin's case. There are many individuals in our country and state waiting for a match so they too can be cured and live their lives.
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The evening, entitled District Stage Company's Viva Broadway, With Special Guest Jon Secada, launches the new initiative and begins at 8 PM at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center.
Joining Miami native and Grammy Award winner Secada are artists with a connection to South Florida, including Janet Dacal (Wonderland, In the Heights), Henry Gainza (co-founder of District Stage Company), Nina Lafarga ("Smash," In the Heights), Jose Luis Lopez (In the Heights), Tony Award winner Karen Olivo (West Side Story), Eliseo Roman (Leap of Faith), Andy Señor Jr. (Rent), Josh Allen, Martin Bejerano, Aaron Lebos, Michael Piolet and Robert Rosario.
Directed by Heidi Miami Marshall (The Addams Family associate director) with music direction by Tony Award winner Alex Lacamoire (In the Heights), the show is conceived by Señor Jr., artistic director and founder of the District Stage Company.
The "Bring It Home Miami" initiative will continue throughout the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center's season.
Other members of the creative team include scenic designer Jim Hammond, lighting designer Eric Fliss, production stage manager Michelle Lavergne and production manager Joyce Fleming.
The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center is located at 10950 SW 211 Street in Cutler Bay, FL. For more information and tickets, call (786) 573-5300 or visit SMDCAC.org.


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All this talk about tablets made me go out and get one today. Well maybe not the kind talk about here, but a tablet non the less. In this case, it is the Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet (small).
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It's my first pen tablet and so far is taking a bit getting use to.
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In the Imperial tent Požarevac Peace, ulbi to open a permanent exhibition posvka. The author of this project is Miroljub Manojlovic, a exhibition by Snezana Pesic. On this occasion, signed the protocol on cooperation and Pozarevac Sremskih Karlovac.
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Europe is generally agreed to be the birthplace of western culture, including such legendary innovations as the democratic nation-state, football and tomato sauce.
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Don't be confused that Europe is called a continent without looking like an island, the way the other continents do. It's okay. The Ural mountains have steadily been there to divide Europe from Asia for the last 250 million years. Russia technically inhabits "Eurasia".
Europe is presently uniting into one political and economic zone with a common currency called the Euro. The European Union originated in 1993 and is now composed of 27 member states. Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.
Do not confuse the EU with the Council of Europe, which has 47 member states and dates to 1949. These two bodies share the same flag, national anthem, and mission of integrating Europe. The headquarters of the Council are located in Strasbourg, France, and it is most famous for its European Court of Human Rights.
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TOP 5: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, Christopher Nolan and JAMES BOND 24 Rumors, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., New PACIFIC RIM Trailer, ROBOCOP Remake Set Photos and Video
by Jason Barr Posted 1 year, 107 days ago
As someone whose only firsthand experience with the Star Trek franchise comes by virtue of J.J. Abrams' two Trek films, I know I'm in over my head when the topic presents itself. When you mention Trek, you're referencing (either directly or indirectly) a rich legacy filled with peaks and valleys, genre-defining characters and moments, and an international fanbase that rivals any of pop-culture's most enduring titles. And yet here I am, with two films under my belt (both of which I enjoyed), talking about it. Obviously, I have nothing at stake with regards to Star Trek Into Darkness. Whether you like it or dislike it is of no consequence to me. My only aim today is to extend a humble word of caution to the Trek fans who have years of equity built-up in their beloved franchise: be careful not to dismiss or begrudge it solely because it's trying to appeal to the largest possible audience. Abrams' Trek films aren't above reproach, but they also aren't void of redeeming qualities. Try to at least acknowledge some of those qualities when tearing into them or risk coming off as someone whose real issue is that a bunch of people now enjoy this thing that you once considered yourself unique for liking.
All preachiness aside, this week's Top 5 includes several interviews from Star Trek Into Darkness, rumors surrounding Christopher Nolan being approached to direct James Bond 24, the first trailers for Marvel's new ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., a new trailer for Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim, and new photos and a video from the set of director Jose Padilha's RoboCop remake. If I haven't lost you yet, a brief recap and link to each of the above can be found after the jump.


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Power Plant Blast Kills 5, 95 Percent Workers Accounted ForFebruary 8, 2010 3:27 am | by John Christoffersen, Associated Press Writer
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut fire official says at least 95 percent of the nearly 100 workers who were at a power plant that exploded are accounted for. Middletown Deputy Fire Marshal Al Santostefano said Monday that most of the workers are accounted for, judging by conversations with contractors and labor union officials.
Chinese Seller Of Phony Cisco Parts Gets 2.5 YearsFebruary 5, 2010 10:02 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Chinese businessman who sold phony Cisco computer parts to U.S. buyers has been sentenced to 2½ years in federal prison. The U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles announced the sentence Friday against Yongcai Li. He also was ordered to repay nearly $800,000 to Cisco Systems Inc.
Wis. Gov. Signs Green Jobs Bill To Rake In Stimulus CashFebruary 5, 2010 9:57 am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle says a bill he signed into law will help the state increase access to federal bonds and create hundreds of jobs in Wisconsin. Doyle signed the bill Friday at Energy Composites, a wind blade manufacturing plant in Wisconsin Rapids. The bill allows cities and counties to tap into unused bonding authority given under the federal stimulus law.
GM Supplier, SL America, To Add 300 Jobs With $35m ExpansionFebruary 5, 2010 8:38 am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auto parts supplier SL America will add 300 jobs in a $35 million expansion at its SL Tennessee LLC plant in Clinton. A statement from Tennessee economic development director Matt Kisber's office said the new jobs in the planned $35 million expansion will be created by the end of 2010.
BAE Systems Closes Tenn. Plant, Cuts 173 JobsFebruary 5, 2010 5:04 am
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Defense contractor BAE Systems said it is permanently closing its manufacturingplant in East Tennessee in a move that will eliminate 173 jobs. The plant in Grainger County made body armor for the military. Joe Coltman, vice president of personnel protection systems, said in a statement provided to the Knoxville News Sentinel that the permanent closure would be effective Friday.
Toy Company Fined $200K For Leaded Winnie The PoohFebruary 5, 2010 3:54 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. company has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty to settle allegations it violated U.S. law when it imported Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Winnie the Pooh toys with high levels of lead. The Consumer Product Safety Commission alleged that Schylling Associates Inc.
Prius Recall Highlights Dangers Of Electronic Car ControlsFebruary 5, 2010 3:41 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Your most expensive piece of electronics probably is not your flat panel TV or your computer. More likely, it's your car, which can pack 50 microprocessors to control everything from the fuel mix to the rearview mirrors. The recalls and other technical problems besetting Toyota in the last few weeks highlight the risks of relying on electronics instead of the mechanical rods and cables that controlled vehicles for most of the 20th century.
January Unemployment Drops To 9.7 PercentFebruary 5, 2010 3:34 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly in January to 9.7 percent, while employers shed 20,000 jobs, according to a report that offered hope the economy will add jobs soon. The unemployment rate dropped from 10 percent because a survey of households found the number of employed Americans rose by 541,000, the Labor Department said Friday.
Air Products Offers $5.1B For Airgas, Willing To Get HostileFebruary 5, 2010 3:28 am
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (AP) — Industrial gas supplier Air Products and Chemicals Inc. said Friday that it made an unsolicited cash bid of about $5.1 billion for smaller rival Airgas Inc. and is willing to make a hostile offer if necessary. Airgas said its board will review the offer with financial and legal advisors and recommended that its stockholders not take any action yet.
Body Armor CEO Spent $353,000 On PensFebruary 5, 2010 3:22 am
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a former chief executive had lavish spending habits — including $353,000 worth of pens, some made of gold or silver. The evidence was presented Thursday at the Central Islip (EYE'-slip), N.Y., trial of David H. Brooks. He founded DHB Industries, Inc.
Feds Adopt Safety Revisions After Slim Jim ExplosionFebruary 5, 2010 3:20 am | by Mike Baker, Associated Press Writer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal officials voted Thursday night to adopt urgent safety recommendations in response to last year's deadly explosion at a Slim Jim snack factory in North Carolina. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board approved the recommendations Thursday night by a 2-1 vote taken following a public hearing in Raleigh.
Joojoo Web Tablet To Reach Consumers By Month's EndFebruary 4, 2010 4:49 am | by Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer
SEATTLE (AP) — The Joojoo, a Web-browsing tablet device that's the subject of a high-profile Silicon Valley legal dispute, appears on track to reach early buyers at the end of February. The flat touch-screen computer was known until December as the CrunchPad, after the technology blog TechCrunch.
Civil Lawsuit Reopened Over Stinky HogsFebruary 4, 2010 3:45 am | by Bill Draper, Associated Press Writer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fourteen rural northwest Missouri residents who received $100,000 apiece in a 1999 lawsuit against a major hog producer have asked a Jackson County jury to give them more money for what they say are intolerable smells coming from its 80,000-head hog confinement in Gentry County.
Deadly Slim Jim Blast Prompts New RulesFebruary 4, 2010 3:35 am
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal officials are scheduled to vote Thursday evening on urgent safety recommendations in response to a deadly explosion at a Slim Jim snack factory in North Carolina last year. The proposal before the U.S. Chemical Safety Board recommends that national and international safety codes be changed to more strongly control gas-line purging.
Cincinnati Couple Sue Toyota Over Fraud, NegligenceFebruary 3, 2010 9:02 am | by Lisa Cornwell, Associated Press Writer
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati couple represented by a veteran civil action attorney has filed a lawsuitagainst Toyota charging fraud and negligence over a safety issue involving gas pedals that has caused a massive auto recall. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, seeks class-action status on behalf of all Ohio residents who have bought or leased vehicles Toyota-manufactured vehicles subject to the recall.
Report: U.S. Unlikely To Meet Congressional Biofuel GoalsFebruary 3, 2010 8:58 am | by Philip Elliott, The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A presidential task force recommended spending more money to make biofuels like ethanol, saying the U.S. is likely to fall short of mandates for more environmentally friendly energy. An energy task force was ready to present President Barack Obama with a report outlining how the United States' production of fuel from plants or animals was unlikely to meet the goal Congress has demanded.
Cadmium Found On 'Cancer Awareness' JewelryFebruary 3, 2010 3:51 am | by Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Concern about the heavy metal cadmium in jewelry grew Tuesday as a California environmental group said new testing of adult necklaces and bracelets bought at three leading retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Aeropostale, detected high levels of the toxic material — as much as 75 percent by weight.
Obama Continues Jobs Campaign: Clean Coal, BiofuelsFebruary 3, 2010 3:43 am | by Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is meeting with governors from coal-producing states, hoping to earn their support for a languishing energy bill and to bolster his image as a leader willing to work with Republicans as well as Democrats. Obama planned to announce on Wednesday new steps to increase the role of biofuels in powering the nation and to release a report detailing how Washington could increase investments in green technologies, an administration official said.
Lawmaker Demands Tech Firms Hand Over Chinese PracticesFebruary 3, 2010 3:33 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Senate Democrat is asking 30 leading technology, Internet and communications companies to provide detailed descriptions of their operations and human rights practices in China. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois sent letters on Tuesday to technology companies including Apple Inc.
Worker Found Dead Inside Empty TankFebruary 3, 2010 3:28 am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A South Carolina contractor has been found dead at a Nashville tank farm. Metro Nashville Police say the body of 49-year-old Dan Dugan of Rock Hill, S.C., was found inside a tank at the Ashland Distribution plant on Tuesday. Nashville Fire Department spokesman Charles Shannon told The Tennesseans Dugan's last entry on his inspection clipboard was at 8:15 a.


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10k fun begins
By Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor 01/30/12
At 40,000 participants and still growing, it's no wonder that the homegrown Ukrop's' Monument Avenue 10k has moved into the national spotlight – even earning a USA Today ranking among the top 10 races in the country.
But as several of the event's biggest fans emphasized at a Jan. 4 kick-off celebration, the 10k is much more than just a race – or even just a single event.
When you consider all the preparations that go into the weeks leading up to the March 31 race – the training team workouts, registration rallies, fundraising promotions, costume-designing and party-stop planning – it's clear that the 10k is months in the making, with aspects of party, charitable benefit, self-improvement regimen and music festival combining to provide an ongoing celebration.
It's also clear that having fun reins supreme.
Among the 10k fans at the kick-off event at Maggiano's, for instance, were Becca Hankins and her group of uninhibited friends, who have participated in the Richmond Times-Dispatch Dress Up & Run Contest for the past three years. Their costume entries have included stints as the Pac Man Group, the RVA Curling team, and most recently, as a team of paddlers wearing cardboard kayaks and pretending to stroke their way down the course.
Among other fans were four staff members from lululemon Athletica, the Short Pump Town Center athletic wear retailer and yoga boutique.
At last year's 10k, the women drew smiles from spectators and runners alike with their entry in the Spirit Contest, which challenges groups of spectators to cheer on participants in the most energetic, enthusiastic and entertaining way possible.
As former Washington, D.C., attorney Carolyn Manning said at the Maggiano's event, dressing in tacky costumes and waving silly signs [see photo above] came naturally to members of the lululemon staff, who see their store as more of a resource center than a retail outlet. Offering regular free yoga classes and a running club, the store has legions of loyal fans – one of whom called recently on an business trip to Richmond.
Jordan Marotta, a former college field hockey coach, quoted the caller as saying, "I'm in town for a conference. Where can I do yoga?"
The fact that the woman called her local lululemon store instead of consulting her hotel concierge, said Marotta, speaks volumes about the following that lululemon has achieved – offbeat name and all.
"We're like the e. e. cummings of athletic wear," said Manning of the uncapitalized lululemon name, which originated in part from an Asian tradition that the letter L brings good luck.
Talking trash
For Holman Middle School teacher Justin Brittle, the 10k provides an opportunity to have some fun interaction with his students in ways that can't be accomplished in the math classroom.
"I teach because I enjoy kids," says Brittle, who led Holman to a second place finish in the middle school category of the 10k Healthy School Challenge. "I'm not teaching because I'm a mathematician."
From 2008 to 2010, Brittle coordinated the Healthy School Challenge (in which schools compete based on the percentage of total enrollment that participates in the 10k) at Short Pump Middle School. Under Brittle, SPMS consistently finished near the top of the middle school division; but after Brittle moved to Holman, his new school edged out his former school for second place in the very first year it was open.
The competition between schools, however, is not nearly as important to Brittle as seeing the students challenge themselves personally.
"Some of them start off [saying], "I can't run six miles,'" he says. "It's a good distance, because it's somewhat challenging, but doable. And they can be proud of themselves for doing it."
What's more, says Brittle, the 10k challenge is a good community builder within the school; he enjoys drumming up interest in registering and seeing the students' reactions to his announcements and email updates.
"I almost harass a lot of people," he said with a laugh, noting that about 20 teachers run in the race in addition to students. "I'll say, '[We have] 30 signed, [we have] 50 signed up. The kids start talking about it. As soon as they're registered, they can't wait to tell me."
Some students, he added with a smile, enjoy challenging him in return.
"They say they're going to beat me [in the race]," said Brittle. "They talk a little bit of trash."
Sights and sounds
Once a school reaches 50 registrants, racers are eligible for customized t-shirts that bear the school name – a step up from the generic 10k t-shirt. Brittle also sends a paper running shoe to every student who registers, which can be decorated as the child wishes and added to a banner at the school. He makes sure to slip a few educational tidbits into his email updates as well, from nutrition tips in the early weeks to 10k etiquette lessons as the race approaches.
"I remind them," he said of the students, "that they're representing our school."
One of his favorite things about coordinating the 10k, Brittle pointed out, is that he gets to meet other members of his students' families. "I might not have taught their brother or sister, or they weren't in my class, but they come to the 10k."
Another bonus is the prize money garnered by both Short Pump and Holman for placing near the top in the Healthy School Challenge competition. One year at Short Pump M.S., Brittle was able to use the $400 to buy a disc golf set for the physical education department.
But the real prize money goes to the Massey Cancer Center, which has reaped thousands from the 10k's Massey Challenge over the years. Kaity Kasper, whose Hodgkin's disease has been in remission for nine years now, was among the Massey representatives to tell her story at the preview event at Maggiano's. After years of treatment at Massey Cancer Center, she now serves on the board and runs the 10k, and at press time had already raised $1,280 toward this year's Challenge goal of $500,000.
So on March 31, as runners and walkers make their way down Monument Avenue amid historic statues, towering old trees, and classic Southern homes, some spectators will surely come for the festive atmosphere. Some will come to cheer on their favorite Holman student or teacher or yellow-shirted Massey runner. Some will come to see if this year's amusing signs from the lululemon Spirit Group will top last year's, or if Becca Hankins' Dress Up and Run group can
top last year's clever kayaks.
But whether spectators come to play cheerleader or simply to enjoy the live bands and party stops, one thing is for certain: there will be no shortage of sights, of inspiration, or of entertainment at Richmond's biggest block party.
Registration forms for the 10k and the Virginia 529 Kids Run are available at http://www.sportsbackers.org Entr.y forms are also available at all Martin's locations and YMCA branches.
Rotary donates to 'Bright Beginnings'
The Sandston Rotary Club recently donated $1,000 to the Sandston YMCA for its Bright Beginnings program, which helps provide children in need with school supplies for the new school year. > Read more.
Author, child abuse survivor to speak at Henrico event
To help celebrate twenty years of service to advocating for abused and neglected children in Henrico County, Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (CASA) will host an evening with bestselling author K.L. Randis on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Belmont Recreation Center in Lakeside.
Randis is best known for her bestselling novel, Spilled Milk, which tells her painful – but ultimately triumphant – personal story of abuse and of child abuse prevention. The book is her first novel.
Philippines ambassador to the US visits Filipino Festival in Henrico
The Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. attended the Ninth Annual Filipino Festival at Our Lady of Lourdes Church earlier this month. Cuisia (pictured above with festival performers) was welcomed by County Manager John Vithoulkas and Brookland District Supervisor Dick Glover (below) at the church, which is located in Lakeside.
While enjoying some of the cultural performances at the festival, the ambassador and his wife had a private lunch with Vithoulkas, Glover, Eldon Burton (an outreach representative from U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner's Office) and Father James Begley, the pastor of OLL. > Read more.
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Cultural Arts Center seeks artists, designs for holiday displays
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen is seeking artists, crafters, and creative groups for three opportunities allowing creative thinkers and doers to design and display imaginative holiday decorations.
The center is seeking designs for:
• Illumination 2014 – A Festival of Trees: Artists can celebrate the holiday season by creating a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree filled with decorations to suit any unique or traditional theme. Past trees exhibited have included Buzz Lightyear; HEROES; Santa tree; Musicology; and many others. > Read more.
Weekend Top 10
There are several fun events planned for families this weekend. CMoR Central will offer free admission to those who have completed their HCPL Summer Reading Club goal; Walkerton Tavern is hosting a family game night; and family-friendly karaoke will take place at Aunt Sarah's. Families can also get Movin' & Groovin' at Dorey Park or purchase children's books at Tuckahoe Library. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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