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It's a form of music which made its American debut in the 1960's. The upbeat, feel good sound is becoming quite the hit at Walcott School. The Walcott Steel Panthers are a steel drum band. There are about thirteen members.
The drums are made out of oil barrels. The band also uses a brake drum from an automobile. Add some mallets with rubber tips, a few other music makers, and occasional strings, and what you have is the makings of a steel band.
The sound is Caribbean, calypso. Monike Hill is the Band Director. She formed the Steel Panthers a few years ago. The student musicians are called pannists. Playing the drums requires a delicate approach. A musician cannot touch the inside of the drum because grease from a person's fingers will cause the drum to rust.
The history of steel drum music goes back decades. During World War Two, empty oil barrels on ships were pushed overboard and the barrels washed up on the shores of Trinidad. That is where this type of music originates.
The Walcott Steel Panthers play several concerts, and have also entertained at community events. The school has both an elementary and intermediate band.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) - A central Pennsylvania judge has denied a new trial to a woman convicted of third-degree murder in the stabbing death of her husband 2½ years ago.
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George had sentenced Lippy to 10 to 40 years after convicting her in a nonjury trial in the October 2010 slaying of 23-year-old Adam Lippy.
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January 30, 2013
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To describe music as "out-of-time" is basically to say that it sounds old in a way that can't be pinned to a specific decade. The term comes up repeatedly in reference to New Zealand-via-Portland pop band Unknown Mortal Orchestra. When fuzzy, low-key funk songs like "Ffunny Friends" and "How Can U Luv Me" first hit the Internet, their makers enjoyed a mysterious anonymity that made it easy to pretend the songs were some forgotten old thing, a prize from your best-ever day of crate-digging. With an acclaimed debut behind them and its follow-up now upon us, songwriter Ruban Nielson has had to become demystified a bit. In a recent Pitchfork interview he said, "I don't really care about nowness and newness, so I'm not that proud of being alive in 2012." He lists this record's influences as The Beatles, Stones, Floyd, and Zeppelin, which sounds plausible. But those evergreen inspirations don't quite get to the cozy appeal of UMO's sound, which depends heavily on confident grooviness and the novelty of such confident grooviness in the midst of murmuring lo-fidelity. The baked-in vinyl crackle of those first hits actually led to slight confusion at shows immediately following the record's release—an audience ready to dance and a band that was still a little hung up on psych riffing.
II is also gently funky and bathwater warm, with undercurrents that are not-so-subtly dark. A quick Internet search on Nielson's old Flying Nun-signed noise-rock band Mint Chicks brings up stories of decibel levels loud enough to crumble old theaters and Nielson wielding an onstage chainsaw to obliterate corporate stage banners. That aggression is out of his system for good, apparently. "Isolation can put a gun in your hand" isn't a cheery opening line, but "From the Sun" develops from gorgeous strum to back-patting buck-up without much time spent wallowing. "Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)" is even prettier and, unexpectedly, even lonelier, longing for the blank relief of an unconscious drift. That one segues into the lived-in soul of "So Good at Being in Trouble," in which Nielson's airy voice develops a sincere ache. Then there's a 70s funk sketch that gets out at the right time, followed by a wispy song that sounds like the first Shins album with a better rhythm section. It's strength to strength to strength for the whole of the first half. Nervous excitement builds.
But the second half falls off, if not disastrously so. "No Need For a Leader" is the boldest stab at classic-rock radio, though its crunchy leads quickly cede to rhythm-guitar glides. Its lyrics have a dorm-room weed-cloud feel, unworkable political daydreaming mixed up with funny, morbid non sequiturs: "We open someone new. We eat their bones and wonder why they've got no bones left." From there it ambles away to a pleasant nap, with decent moments lacking the first half's flawless execution. It's such an enjoyable record that front-loading can't ruin it, but it runs out of ideas before it runs out of time.
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Skid marks on the scene show his truck swerved on to the ramp, then ran off the shoulder and over a ditch before slamming into a tree.
Police say the vehicle burst into flames.
Some people at a nearby restaurant heard the crash and ran out to help. Bessemer Police say the good Samaritans pulled the man from the burning truck, but it was too late to save him.
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The NFL opens its 2012 regular season on Wednesday night when the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys. Fifteen other games fill out the schedule of the new season's first week. Here's
College Football 2012: Week One Preview
It's the most wonderful time of the year. School is back in session. Everyone's favorite team is undefeated. Every fan just knows their team is underrated and will be better than expected. And we can finally stop focusing on offseason scandals and politics. Yes, college football is finally back.
With that, here is everything you need to know to be ready for week one action.
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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2015 Nissan Versa
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KBB Expert Rating: 5.7
After a bruising bout with the economic realities of a bad recession, many Americans are moving to minimize their cost of living. That means giving up the big SUV for something more practical and fuel efficient. But, thanks to cars like the 2011 Nissan Versa, consumers don't have to give up comfort, room and technology. "For the first time in many years," said a Nissan senior marketing manager, many shoppers are "giving serious consideration" to smaller automobiles. These marketing folks detect a "void" in the sub-$14,000 price range, noting that a new generation of young people, known as "echo boomers," will reach driving age soon. Billed as a "no-compromise" value-priced offering that reaches beyond basic amenities, the Versa offers class-leading horsepower and torque, along with a host of unique features and generous interior space.
The 2011 Nissan Versa leads the small-car pack in spaciousness, which is worth considering if you carry passengers in the back seat. Standing tall in both dimensions and refinement, it may also tempt those who appreciate the smoothness of a CVT, which promises 34 miles per gallon on the highway (according to EPA fuel-economy estimates).
Nissan's Versa might not satisfy you if you need to fit three full-size occupants into the rear, but that's common for entry-level compacts. Some may find the Versa's top-hat-like design not as hip or cool as the Honda Fit or Ford Fiesta.
Changes for the 2011 Nissan Versa are limited to the addition of a six-disc CD changer on the 1.8 S Sedan and anti-lock brakes on the 1.6 Sedan (except base.)
Driving Impressions When equipped, Nissan's Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is as smooth as they come. Almost no engine noise is noticeable in ordinary driving and you hear only a tolerable light...snarl during hard acceleration. The Versa's acceleration rivals that of competitors with conventional automatics, although, like most small cars, it's not particularly quick going up hills. Reacting capably on curvy roads, it feels quite confident in the corners and exhibits good stability on expressways. Although the well-controlled ride is pleasant on good surfaces, on rougher roads the occupants may feel a lot of surface imperfections, but few will be particularly troubling. The instrument panel has deep-set gauges that are easy to read.
Affordable Navigation System
Costing just a bit more than a really good portable navigation device, Nissan's newest navigation radio offers the added benefit of XM Satellite Radio and real-time traffic updates. The controls are easy to understand and operate and the 5-inch color screen provides large, legible directions; it's also an unlikely target for smash-and-grab thieves.
Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT):
Nissan has been a leader in CVT installations, which substitute a belt and twin variable-diameter pulleys for the usual gears. The result is exceptionally smooth, linear and rewarding operation – once the driver gets accustomed to the fact that no gear changes will be taking place.
The Versa provides considerably more knee and foot space than many larger automobiles, and front and rear headroom are also abundant. Seats that are close to "chair-height" give impressive comfort, and double French-seam stitching on the upholstery is but one indicator of careful attention to detail. The compact rear suspension results in a low, flat cargo floor, and the front seats are nearly as large as a Maxima's. As in so many smaller cars, the center rear seating position is not the most comfortable.Exterior
The tidy Versa succeeds at not being boxy or bland. Taller and more upright in stance than most small cars, the Versa is exceptionally easy to enter. You can see at a glance that the passenger compartment takes up much of the car's length, the back doors are particularly long and the windshield is about as far forward as possible. Five-door hatchbacks excel in versatility, but may not be popular with everyone. Some shoppers might prefer the Versa Sedan.
Every 2011 Nissan Versa is equipped with seat- and roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags, a tire-pressure monitor system, electric power steering and an engine immobilizer. The S model includes a six-speed manual transmission, 15-inch steel wheels with full covers, anti-lock brakes (ABS), power body-colored mirrors, a cargo cover and rear wiper/washer (hatchback only), 60/40 split-folding rear seat, CD stereo, air conditioning and tilt steering wheel. The SL version adds an automatic transmission (CVT on hatchback models), 180-watt stereo with six speakers, 15-inch alloy wheels, traction and stability control, rear spoiler, sport front fascia and side sills, six-way manual driver's seat, rear center armrest, cruise control, remote keyless entry and power windows and locks.
Anti-lock braking (ABS) is optional for base 1.6 models. A total of six option groups are divided between the two trims. A Power Plus Package adds cruise control, keyless entry, power locks and power windows to the S models, while the VDC package adds traction and stability control. The SL can be equipped with the Navigation Package, which adds a navigation radio with 5-inch color display, USB connectivity and XM Satellite Radio. SL models can also be equipped with a Convenience Package that adds Intelligent Key entry, Bluetooth hand-free phone operation and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio switches. XM Satellite Radio and an iPod interface hook up are available on both trims, while the SL alone can be equipped with a power moonroof.
For the U.S. market, Nissan's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine has been specially tuned for stronger low-end torque in S and SL models, and higher fuel economy in base cars. Four transmissions are available: A five-speed manual (base), six-speed manual, four-speed automatic (Sedan) and the Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Available only on the SL hatchback trim, the CVT incorporates a virtual low range, for long, steep hills and heavier pulling.
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EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/34 (manual), 25/33 (automatic)
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122 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
127 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/31 (manual), 24/32 (automatic), 28/34 (CVT automatic)
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Nissan Versa vehicles for sale near you.
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By Gayla on Wednesday, August 06, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 92,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great car"
Cons: "No cons"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Great car. New tires. 35mpg hwy. Only selling because I am buying a friends car that she is selling and I have been waiting on it a few years."
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By quinned on Friday, July 11, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Cost, Reliability, Ride, Handling"
Cons: "Body, small cup holders, width"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"2010 Nissan Versa: bought this car to replace Grand Marquis that broke down with only 30K miles. I have 60K miles on this Nissan and have had '0' mechanical issues. I had a 1991 Nissan Versa and put 100K miles on it in 3-years w/out any issues. Nissan's have been reliable and great value for your money. Even for a small sedan this vehicle is a pleasure to drive and my kids (x4) love to ride in it. Nissan's even come with a spare tire which in this time of companies skimping back is a plus especially when you get a flat (which we did). There is allot of power with this car to the point that sometime there is more power in comparison to acceleration (then the transmission can handle). The body of the car is flimsy and susceptible to easily being damaged. The front and sides crumples easily in light impacts."
11 people out of 18 found this review helpful
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By Barb on Sunday, June 22, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 29,650overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Handles well and is economical to drive."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I wasn't too sure I would like the Versa after having the Sentra for so many years, but I believe I like it better. The only thing I really don't like is that the middle arm rest in the front doesn't come forward enough for short people like me. Otherwise, I am extremely happy with it!"
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By lali on Friday, June 13, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 14,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "as above"
Cons: "as above"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"versa is a delight to drive. holds the road like velcro. incredible leg room in front, and back. my only issue is the rear shocks or the suspension. wish it was more comfortable when going over bumps/humps. love the car has a blast driving it on the freeway. does great on mileage. am almost sixty, but behind the wheel i become a early twenties young man.love this car. i had a 1993 altima which held the road just like this one. love this car."
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By donna on Monday, April 14, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 110,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "love the front wheel drive and cvt is great!"
Cons: "does have some road noise"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Had new plugs put in at 90,000 miles; mechanic said the engine still looked like new and needs no additonal work. This has been the most reliable car I've ever owned! Drove it to work 50 miles round-trip every day ..... no problems! Even drove like a champ on ice...."
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By Rico on Monday, April 07, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000overall rating 6 of 10rating details
Pros: "roomy interior, fuel efficient, reliable"
Cons: "noisy interior, flimpsy exterior dents easy"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7
"Very reliable small car. No mechanical problems with just regular maintenance. It has a noisy interior and if you're caught by a strong wind, hang on! If you might get in a major accident, chose something sturdier. Fuel efficiency is great and easy to squeeze/park in the crowded city. The interior is very spacious and 4 people can ride long distance comfortably."
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Update: Very wisely, Universal have swiftly reacted to Paramount's move and moved Seth MacFarlane's R-rated comedy "Ted" onto the June 29th date left by the "G.I. Joe" move. This gives it an extra two weeks before expected juggernaut "The Dark Knight Rises" hits theaters, and is likely a good thing for the film.
Well, this is something of a shocker. In slightly over a month, Paramount were set to open their great hope for the summer, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," the sequel to the 2009 adaptation of the toy/cartoon series. The first film wasn't a huge hit (in fact, it probably lost money), but the studio were confident that a cheaper budget, a fresh-faced helmer in "Step Up 3-D" director Jon Chu, and two big action stars in Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis, would lift the film above the competition and relaunch the franchise. That, plus "Star Trek 2" got delayed, and they had to open something in the summer.
The emphasis on all that should have been "were confident," because according to BoxOfficeMojo, five weeks before release, Paramount have delayed the film for nine months, to March 29th, 2013, in order, supposedly, to convert the film into 3D to boost the foreign box office. An unnamed source tells Deadline, "We're going to do a conscientious 3D job because we've seen how it can better box office internationally," And they're not wrong: from everything to "John Carter" to "The Avengers," 3D has been boosting box-office numbers, especially in markets like China and Russia. And they are at least taking their time, rather than rushing the job.
That being said, nine months is a very, very long time to pull off a 3D conversion, and we suspect there's more to the story, given how almost unprecedentedly late the decision was -- plans were already in motion for a junket in Dallas a few weeks from now. Did the studio look at how "The Avengers" has squeezed out everything else at the box office, and start to worry that with "Brave," "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" coming along in the weeks surrounding it, that there would be a fierce fight for screens? Could it have been they thought that March, where "The Hunger Games" proved to be such a bumper success, would be more hospitable? Was the film maybe not just ready, or not working?
And then, of course, there's the first film's star Channing Tatum, who returns for the new one, but is, judging by the trailers, killed off before the end of the first act. Between shooting this film and now, Tatum's become something of a megastar thanks to "The Vow" and "21 Jump Street" -- might the studio want to try and tempt him back to resurrect Duke in a reshoot? The real reason for the delay is likely to never become publicly clear (although what is clear: Paramount don't have a major blockbuster this summer, which has to hurt, especially after their only other release, "The Dictator," tanked), but this is a pretty bold move by the studio, and one that could backfire: they've succeeded in changing the public perception of their film from a hopeful guilty pleasure to 'troubled' in one swift move. And March isn't that much clearer: "Elysium," "Oz The Great And Powerful," "Now You See Me" and "Jack The Giant Killer" (itself delayed from this summer) are all chasing the same demographic, and will all be in theaters around the same time. We'll see one way or the other when "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" belatedly arrives in theaters on March 29th, 2013.
Bo | May 24, 2012 4:54 PM
The one thing about that date is it's proximity to Wrestlemania. "The Rock" was there last year, maybe he shows up again to plug this "hot garbage" of a film.
Huffy | May 23, 2012 11:10 PM
Studios are finally realizing that in this day and age when at least a dozen $100 million films are released every summer (just summer) that there just isn't enough audience to support them all.
jimmiescoffee | May 23, 2012 8:28 PM
this is big news despite the fact that this movie is likely shit (although the 1st one was better than all 3 transformer films). paramount obviously saw 'battleship' get eaten alive by 'the avengers' and did not want GI to get lost in the shuffle of the rest of the summer. this is a bold move as promotion was just starting to kick in.
padre | May 23, 2012 6:38 PM
raysohood | May 23, 2012 6:00 PM
Let be serious. They push the date because they were scared of competing with magic mike lol


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Starter Kit for Copenhagen, Denmark
Oh Copenhagen! I spent four months studying there. I am originally from Akron Ohio but may be spending even more time in Copenhagen in the near future. I may not be exactly local but I hope to offer some insight into an area that's still often overlooked with European tourism.
With all the modern architecture and everyone speaking fluent English, your first impression will probably be...so what's so different? It's only after awhile you start to notice that everything is different.
Even such a small country is hard to cover in one starter kit so this focuses on Denmark. Venturing further into the country can be done by rail (though fairly expensive). However, if you want to see all the Viking sites and small quaint towns, you'll have to rent a car.
One important difference to note in planning is that Danes like organization and scheduling. This will go against your backpacker tendencies. And this country isn't cheap either. So plan plan PLAN. Book tickets and accommodation in advance!
Best Times to Visit
Never ever depend on the weather in Denmark that is notorious for being overcast and slightly drizzly. Summer brings mild temperatures and extremely long days. You can party until late in the night and still go home with the sun shining. Choosing the winter means short days of 3-4 hours of daylight. The best time to visit in winter is around Christmastime. Expect bargain airfares, Christmas markets, Carlsberg Christmas beer, and gloog, a sickeningly sweet yet potent holiday beverage.
Getting there
Copenhagen is on an island so unless you are taking a train over the Oresund from Sweden, you will most likely fly in. Copenhagens airport is the largest in Scandinavia. It also has the largest Duty Free Store in Europe. Due to Scandinavias high taxes, duty free is a pastime for Danes. Dont forget to look out the window as you land as you may see the Oresund bridge to Sweden.
Getting to the city couldnt be easier. The new driverless metro system will take you to the city center in about 25 minutes. Theres also plenty of room for luggage on these trains.
The Danish Kroner. Make sure to familiarize yourself with all the coins. The current exchange rate is 5 kroners to the US dollar. However, Danish standard of living is high and expect to pay a 15-20% tax on everything. Oh, and they are really far North so you are also paying for all the importing. To give you a grasp on the currenct, a bottle of Coke at a 7-eleven is 18-20 kroner. A value meal (way smaller in size that you are used to) is around 55-65 kroner. Oh, and they tax unhealthy foods. Oh, AND they've completely outlawed red bull. Sorry caffeine junkies. Denmark is not a budget vacation!
Danish hotels are spotless and clean. You can rest assured of almost impeccable standards but you will also pay the price. Hotels start at $150 a night with most being in the $200-300 range.
DanHostel owns most hostels in Denmark. The highrise Copenhagen City hostel is right in the middle of the action. A bed in a large dormitory will cost between $20-30. Sheets are often extra. Actually, everything is extra. Danish hostels also usually like rules, though they wont hold you to a curfew. Expect to buy their beer if you want to drink there.
For those without the budget for a nice hotel but not quite up for a hostel experience, try bedandbreakfast.dk http://www.bedandbreakfast.dk/?country=358&language=2 My parents had a wonderful experience and loved learning about the Danish woman they stayed with. Note that bed and breakfast in Denmark means a bed and no breakfast. Most of these places are close to the city center and will cost around $100 for a double. Bathrooms may be shared with the owner.
What to see
Canal tours A great way to start off. A quick overview of sites as well as fanastic for viewing some of the fantastic modern architecture from the water
Little Mermaid statue Its out of the way. Its not that cool. Its like the Leaning Tower of Copenhagen. Go, take a picture, then go have some real fun.
Tivoli One of the oldest amusement parks in the world. Bakken is the oldest and located shortly outside of Copenhagen. Tivoli boasts the worlds oldest running rollercoaster which is hand-braked by an employee on board the train. Entrance and ride fees arent cheap. However, its a great day out and is also open for Christmas and Halloween. Ride the Hans Christian Anderson ride. Its cheesy but the Danes love him. Tivoli is their Disney and this ride is their Its a small world.
Round Tower Its a tower. Its round. And it offers the best view of Copenhagen. The flat land means you can see for miles on a clear day.
Christiania A community of hippies and anarchists who declared themselves free of the country of Denmark and live as a free commune. Anyone is free to visit but it is not like it once was. You will no longer see Pusher Street which featured stalls selling every variety of cannabis. As the 2nd most popular tourist attraction in Denmark, drug dealers may approach people who look as such. Do not buy from them. Its illegal and the stuff they have is probably fake or very poor quality. Also, do not take pictures within the commune!
Carlsberg Brewery Tour the brewery and end it with a free pint of Carlsberg. If you are lucky enough to visit Denmark around Christmas, try the Christmas beer. Be aware that festive beer also means higher alcohol content as well as festive flavor.
Kastellet The origin of Copenhagen and a well preserved ancient citadel. Hike around the ramparts or have a picnic. Its free and also the site of the Danish Defense Intelligence Service so dont try anything funny.
Amalienborg The palace of the Danish royal family
Rosenborg Slot A Danish royal castle now open to the public and includes the crown jewels.
What to Eat
Scandinavia has never been known as a culinary hot spot and eating out can be very expensive! For street food, hot dog stands provide a great snack with the hot dog shoved into a tubelike bun with the ketchup squirting up. Shawarma stands abound and a hut in Christiania serves up the cheapest and most delicious falafel youll find anywhere.
For Danish food, try Smorrebrod, an open face sandwich with various toppings. Stop into a bakery (anywhere with an upside down pretzel) and try a real Danish. Ask for a wienerbrod (a Viennese bread) or just point. Smoked herring and a special type of affordable caviar is unique as well. And I almost forgot the meatballs. I've only had them homemade with a Danish family but "frikadeller" more than live up to their awesome name.
For refreshments, sip on a Carlsberg beer. Try Glogg if its around Christmas. And finish off your night with a shot of Fishermans. Its vodka but it will leave your mouth minty fresh. Schnapps and aquavit are also local shots that some (ok me) find pretty hard to knock back.
Also, it's just good to know:
-Doors open opposite of how you think they should. So no, its not locked. And no one will say anything. It's really very entertaining.
-If it says 24 hours, it is NOT open 24 hours. It may be open longer than other similar places but hours are very restricted compared to American standards.
-Denmark has the highest birth rate in Europe meaning tons of babies and tons of massive baby carriages being hauled on all types of public transportation. Move out of the way!
-Denmark is weirdly safe by our standards. Many people will leave their baby in its stroller outside of a shop while they go inside. Alone
in the street. Theres no need to call child protection services!
-The word please does not exist in the Danish language. Therefore, many Danes may come off as rude because they will not remember to use the word in English. Tak is the word for thank you and for apparently everything else.
-In that same vein, money, politics, etc is not taboo. In fact, most Danes are very well informed. When meeting an American, they often want to discuss politics including who you voted for and why. And if you say Bush, just be ready to support yourself.
-Plastic bags at a grocery store cost money. Bring your own or ask to purchase one or two. They are heavy duty.
-Any can or bottle is recyclable at the local grocery store for anywhere from 25 cents to a whole dollar. If out drinking, leave bottles and cans next to public garbage cans rather than in them as homeless people often collect them on weekend nights to turn in for cash.
-And dont go out to the clubs until at least one. Itll just be getting started. Stick to beer. Hard alcohols are served in ridiculously small amounts for ridiculously high prices.
-Confused about the line? Take a number. No place is too small to work on a queue system.
-If you hear a bell, GET OUT OF THE WAY. You are in a bike lane. They will hit you and the bell is your warning.
If you have any questions about Denmark, just ask in the forums. I should be lurking about.


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RICHMOND (WRIC)—Everything you need to know to help your dog or cat in an emergency is now available at your fingertips.
On Thursday, the American Red Cross issued a new pet first aid app with how-to videos and more.
Drew Turnbull is out for some morning fun with 12-year-olds Deuce and Lil Miss, and his parents' dog, Libbie. At home and as a volunteer with Southside SPCA, Turnbill has dealt with his fair share of pet emergencies.
"We always hear things about dogs eating things that they shouldn't—chocolate, or, you know, any one of those number of things," he said. "Christmastime, you have poinsettias and things like that; those are poisonous plants."
These emergencies are so common that the American Red Cross put 25 first-aid scenarios for dogs and cats all in one place: a mobile app.
Jonathan McNamara, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, says in addition to featuring videos showing what to do step by step, the app lets you store your pet's medical records, find a vet and even a place to stay with your cat or dog if you need to evacuate.
"It's click, and it's gonna walk you through all the steps to help get your animal in a better situation," McNamara said. "It's also helpful when you're on vacations, or if you're on the road and you're looking for a hotel that's pet-friendly; this is gonna allow you to find that quicker, and hopefully it's a good tool."
Pet owners like Turnbull applaud the American Red Cross for designing the app, because you never know what's going to happen, and when you'll need to spring into action at a moment's notice.
"Pets are really just, you know, an extension of your family; they are your family members," Turnbull said. "You just don't wanna have anything happen to 'em."
The app costs 99 cents and is available for Apple and Android devices.
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"African Folktales Dramatized Using 3-D Masks", Makielski's innovative teaching idea, will give students a greater understanding of African culture. The 90 seventh-grade students will work in groups to produce and perform African folktales for their peers. The performance will be held under a tent outside the school in an effort to replicate a traditional African experience of sharing stories in large groups out in the open to foster a sense of community. A theater artist will assist in the selection of folktales, development of theatrical movements, and the use of musical instruments to create the performances. A drumming artist will meet and work with the students to instruct them on basic African drumming techniques. This program will successfully integrate the arts into the social studies curriculum, providing a new and different approach to education. Additionally, through the movement, music and art, students will be exposed to activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Makielski lives in Wakefield.


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Public Health closed on September 19
Belinda Walker, Public Health
Vancouver, WA − Clark County Public Health will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 19, for staff training. Regular program services will resume Thursday, Sept. 20.
Anyone wishing to speak with a Public Health representative during the closure may call (360) 397-8000. Disease reporting lines will be monitored during this time.
The training will include skill development in building and supporting effective coalitions to address community health issues.


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A man became pinned between a wall and a semitrailer in an industrial accident in Clackamas on Thursday morning.
Firefighters and sheriff's deputies responded to Holman Distribution Warehouse at 10755 S.E. Jennifer St. around 7 a.m.
Fire officials said the man in his mid 30s was helping to position a truck and got his head stuck between the wall and a semi truck at the loading dock. As soon as co-workers realized what happened, the truck driver moved the truck forward to free the victim.
A LifeFlight helicopter was called in to take the man to Oregon Health and Science University hospital.
There's no word yet on the severity of his injuries.
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So news flash...Im expecting again due date is sept 18th and this time we decided we are not going to know what we are having!
Connor is doing well he is getting so big! Im posting a picture of him helping me shovel the butt ton of snow we had dumped on us last night!
I have been working lately on finishing up old projects i have laying around hopefully will have new pictures this week ...hopefully
I hope all me deviant friends are well and stayed warm during this loooong winter


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Bloody Sacrifices & the Chaotic Market
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
With my first day behind me, I have high expectations for the rest of my time in Guatemala. I'm up early and departing Antigua for a little known Mayan site called Iximche.
Iximche Ruins
If you haven't heard of these ruins don't be surprised – there are no large impressive structures to attract tourists here like Chichen Itza or Tikal. The majority of the visitors here are Mayans and citizens of Guatemala. I did find it utterly hilarious to learn that after U.S. president George W. Bush visited in 2007 that Mayan priests felt the need to purify the area and remove the bad spirits he brought.
Initially I wasn't too impressed with Iximche – having been to so many other ruins it lacked a wow factor. That all changed however, when our group reached the back of the site. We walked right into a Mayan shaman performing a ritual right in front of us! Behind the shaman and his subject stands a tall altar that had been decorated with yellow flowers. A sugary substance has a swarm of bees loudly buzzing around in a frenzy. The air is smokey, and a fire crackles as the shaman dances and chants loudly. Holding a chicken in one hand and a bottle in the other, he pours liquor onto the fire and continues chanting. Our group sits in silence, our eyes glued to the scene not wanting to miss what we know inevitably comes next. The chicken is sacrificed, its blood is dripped into the fire and onto the platform they stand on. And then smeared onto the man the shaman performs for. The chanting continues.
What had started as a rather forgettable experience had quickly turned into one of the most memorable I've had on my entire Central American journey.
Chichicastenango Sunday Market
Hyped as one of Guatemala's can't miss activities we next made our way to the Sunday market. The "Chi Chi" market, open on Thursdays and Sundays is the largest open air market in the country, possibly also the most diverse and colorful. Boisterous – would be the word that best described what I witnessed walking around here. The stalls and streets were overflowing with vendors and locals hawking their crafts and goods.
It didn't take long before one of our group, an older Israeli man traveling with his wife and two sons, had been zeroed in on as a hot target. Five Mayan women selling handmade textiles surrounded him and began shouting they each had the best price (pictured at the top of the post). They weren't to be deterred by his disinterest or polite decline to buy and continued to follow him down the street for twenty or so minutes.
The impact of frequent visiting tourists was beginning to shine bright.. although a public place, the women would watch close and immediately cover their faces before I could take a photo, even if they weren't the subject of it. It wasn't because of a Mayan belief or tradition, it was simply to demand money. Personally I dislike the idea, but I caved in and gave one of the women pestering my Israeli companion a couple dollars to pose for me.
The market had a huge variety of edibles and goods of all kinds for sale. It was quite fun to wander through the maze of stalls and shops waiting for something to catch the attention of my senses, and never took long.
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This was day 2 of my guided trip with Guatemalan Adventure, read more here:
- Day 1 – Hiking an Active Volcano
- Day 2 – Bloody Sacrifices & the Chaotic Market
- Day 3 – Lake Atitlan – The Most Beautiful Lake in the World?
- Day 4 – Hiking the Biotopo del Quetzal Cloud Forest
- Day 5 – Semuc Champey – Guatemala's Hidden Paradise


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Every relationship is unique, or so they say.
But if every relationship, every meeting between two people that might lead to love and marriage were unique, there would be no theater, no movies, and hordes of romance novels would go unread. (We wouldn't mind the latter.)
Every relationship is unique, of course, but every one is made up of a variety of factors, in a special order, and those individual factors, from one person's taste in music to another's way of reading their mail, strike chords with an audience. You may never have had the same experience as someone else, but it's still familiar and even revealing.
That's the case with "Embraceable Me," which opened May 1 at Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro and runs through May 16.
Hard to imagine that anyone, even the play's author Victor L. Cahn, had these characters' experiences, but the two people who are having that long-term relationship in the play, Lynda Medeiros as Allison and Victor Holstein as Edward, often do things and say things that strike home with their audience. But then, that's what you might expect from the playwright, who in another life is an English professor who specializes in Shakespeare.
Not that there is anything remotely Shakespearean in this long-term and delightfully comic relationship. No difficult love scenes, no soliloquies. Just two people trying to find each other as life takes them farther and farther apart in careers and life choices, all told in one long but fascinating act with simple sets and just enough costume changes and scene changes to lightly inform the play.
The play begins with Allison directly addressing the audience, telling how she met the perfect man and how she let him go to pursue her career as a television journalist. Edward also addresses the audience, intermittently explaining his personal choices: a remote cabin in the woods and a life editing other people's writing. Those addresses, often brief, are the plays one problem. Director Laratonda doesn't make them obvious enough, distinct enough, and you are often wondering whether the last few words were an aside for the audience or part of the play.
That quibble aside - and it doesn't affect the action terribly - the story is straightforward enough: the two love each other and are comically struggling to find a way to come together.
That relationship begins in college, where Edward appreciates Allison's prose style of writing first and her person only later. Slowly, as they age, he learns to love other things about her and she responds.
The rest is comic and sometimes not-so-comic chemistry as they try several times to make their very big differences about life, love and living work out. Edward doesn't really like crowds and people that much: that's why he fled Manhattan for a small town where he finds work at home. Allison loves the limelight and her growing fame when she becomes a reporter on TV, and she also loves being noticed when they go to a restaurant in his small town.
Medeiros is charming and unaffected as Allison. Sure, she enjoys the notoriety she gets from her TV career, but she comes across as unspoiled, a person whose personality is at a little distance from her work. She knows how to work a story, how to get her questions answered, but she doesn't let that distract her from what she may want in life.
Holstein's Edward is just as determined to have the quiet life he wants: working in a quiet environment with just words as a distraction and occasional visits to the local restaurant as a break. But from college to nearly 15 years later, he has changed. And those changes, if only conversational, make the idea of a permanent connection with Allison possible throughout the play. (The ending you'll have to see for yourself.)
Want to go?
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Where: Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre St., San Pedro.
Tickets: $27, $24 for seniors, $20 for students.
Information: 310-512-6030, littlefishtheatre.org
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Some Lee County workers could get pay raises. County Administrator Langford Holbrook says a plan to implement a new pay scale will most likely be decided in the next few weeks.
A salary survey and upgrade pay plan was conducted by an outside firm. Holbrook says the new pay scale will not effect everyone. "To others that are shown to be on par with market rates won't mean more money, but it will establish a plan so even those employees will have an idea of where they can go in terms of career path in Lee County."
The salary survey was delayed a few months, and did not start until March.
Holbrook says if the Board approves the pay scale suggestions, the new rates will go into effect in the next pay period.
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New Dan Radcliffe Interview in the Telegraph, Makes New Forbes ListRadcliffe
There are several pieces of news related to actor Dan Radcliffe for you today.
First, the Telegraph newspaper has another new interview with the Harry Potter actor who gives some thoughts as his new play "Equus" is set to officially open to the public tomorrow in London. In this article, Dan Radcliffe addresses his career choices as an actor, and taking on a part in this serious play.
"JR Maiming a horse is a far cry from riding a hippogriff, isn't it?
DR Completely. There came a point on the third Potter film when I thought, acting is what I want to do. I thought it would be a bad idea to wait till the Potter films were all finished to do something else. There are certain people who will be more than happy to see you in any other role you like, and there will be some who will never, ever see you as anything other than Harry Potter. Once you've accepted that, it's fine - you just do whatever you like. With this, they can say I'm good or terrible but the one thing they can't say is I haven't challenged myself."
In a second piece of news, Forbes has released another list, this time of "Young Hollywood's Top-Earning Stars." Dan Radcliffe is ranked at the number two spot, with the magazine saying Dan earned $13 million (USD) for his role in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Additional quotage:
Rank: 2
Estimated earnings: $13 million
Age: 17
Profession: Actor
Wizardry and witchcraft have never been an especially lucrative field. Not so for this British teen. His salary for portraying Harry Potter in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's wildly successful novels has reportedly increased fiftyfold since The Sorcerer's Stone in 2001. (He is rumored to get a slice of merchandising revenues off the next flick.) Radcliffe's pared-down performance in the British stage revival of "Equus"--he appears nude at one point--is already cultivating him legions of, ahem, more-mature fans.


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Wild Card Weekend: New Orleans Saints At Philadelphia Eagles
The Saints had to be quite disappointed that the Cowboys were not able to come up with the victory in the winner-take-all game with the Eagles in Week 17.
Wild Card Weekend: Kansas City Chiefs At Indianapolis Colts
The Chiefs rested Alex Smith in the season finale so he could be healthy and ready for this game. Smith understands what head coach Andy Reid wants to do with the gameplan and he stays calm while executing.
Tale Of The Tape: Washington Redskins At New York Giants
The Redskins have endured a disastrous season, but nearly punched the Dallas Cowboys in the mouth in Week 16.
Tale Of The Tape: New York Jets At Miami Dolphins
The Jets got the kind of performance from rookie quarterback Geno Smith in Week 16 vs. the Browns that they were hoping to get on a consistent basis.
Who Had More Picks In 2013? Eli Manning Vs. The Patriots' Draft
You guys. Eli Manning is bad. I don't care if he won 2 Super Bowls. He's bad. He's worse than Peyton Manning. He's worse than Tom Brady. He is worse than Mark Sanchez.
Tale Of The Tape: New York Giants At Detroit Lions
While the Giants and Lions first played in 1934, these two teams rarely get together. This will be their second meeting in Detroit since 1997.


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3 ways to keep your cool for free
Stay cool and keep your wallet full with all sorts of freebies.
Keep the kids busy for free at Home Depot's free workshop Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The kids will work on a surprise craft involving Despicable Me 2.
The kids will go home with the craft they make, plus they will get a workshop apron, a commemorative pin and a certificate.
The free classes are for kids 5 to 12 years old at all Home Depot locations.
Register online .
If the kids are more into science, head over to the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library Saturday, July 6, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Kids ages 6 to 12 can play with science by mixing up ingredients and watching bubbly eruptions.
You don't have to register, just show up!
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library
495 E Western Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85323
And cool off with yogurt at Yogurtland on Monday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The free yogurt is only valid at three Yogurtland locations... Avondale, ASU and Dana Park.
The Dana Park location will also have face painting, a balloon artist and a DJ later in the evening.
Yogurtland is celebrating their new summer flavors inspired by Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Road Runner, Taz and Marvin the Martian.


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Tooth Fairy, D.D.S.
Five Halloweens ago, my son Jake lost his first tooth. I remember it was Halloween, because we were in costume at a Halloween party when the tooth fell out, and everyone at the party called him "Jake-o-Lantern" all night. He was so excited the next morning to wake up and find that the Tooth Fairy had visited.
Now that my kids are 13 and 11, visits with the dentist and the orthodontist are fairly common, but the Tooth Fairy hasn't flown in for a visit for a couple of years now. Back when my kids were still losing their baby teeth, our Tooth Fairy used to leave two dollars. Sometimes, as a special treat, she would also leave a note written in teeny-tiny letters, signed "T.F." (Short for her name, Tina Frances — not "Tooth Fairy," as you might imagine.)
I was reminded of all this just the other day, when a friend of mine who has younger kids mentioned that her children's Tooth Fairy leaves books and educational toys. I silently wondered if her kids were sounder sleepers than mine had been. Our Tooth Fairy had a hard enough time slipping a couple of bills and a note under the pillow without waking the kids, never mind a whole toy.
I also wondered if this Tooth Fairy might not be encroaching a bit on Santa's territory.
Tooth Fairy styles aside, the creative offerings my friend mentioned — combined with all of my family's trips to the dentist and orthodontist —did get me thinking. If Tooth Fairies could bring notes, books, and toys, maybe they could bring trinkets that would help teach kids about good dental hygiene, too.
My kids are too old for this idea — but my sister's boys are 5 and 3. Right now, they still have all their baby teeth, but within a year or two, I'll bet the Tooth Fairy will be making her first visit of many to their house. In the meantime, I'm gathering ideas for some dentist-approved trinkets she might leave.
So far, here's what's on my list:
I think this pro-dental health idea might just catch on. In fact, if you asked them, I'd bet four out of five Tooth Fairies would recommend it.
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Tooth Fairy, D.D.S.
I guess I am old fashioned on this one. Our tooth fairy will leave some money for our kiddos (2 y/o and 3 months) when the time comes. I think all those dental themed gifts sound good, but I like that the tooth fariy use to leave money. It was a good way to fill piggy banks and talk about saving up to buy your own toys!Not Acceptable?
"Tooth Fairy" I love the tooth fairy. My kids are still babies, so they dont know about the tooth fairy yet, but when they start losing there baby teeth. My babies will know about the teeth fairy.Not Acceptable?
Long live the tooth fairy! There is an amazing array of dental products geared toward children today and I think they make wonderful gifts from the tooth fairy
These gifts give parents the opportunity to teach how important good oral hygiene really is to appearance ,socializing and now we're finding out our hearts and general health!
My children have past this stage of life, but the beginning of the article reminded me of the time my youngest daughter when Trick or Treating. She was about 10. The one treat that I always thought was great must have come from a Dentist. It was a toothbrush and toothpaste. She did not think it was a good treat, but, I did. As for the Tooth Fairy bring a dental item, I first did not think it would go over the young loosers of teeth. I wonder if they will not be caught up in the norm of money and dislike the adult thinking. I like the idea. Maybe the Tooth Fairy's choices might be discussed before the Tooth Fairy arrives. Just a thought from a not-so-wise grandmother.Not Acceptable?
When my daughter lost her first tooth last year, we decided $1.00 would be an appropriate amount of money for a girl who had only just learned that one paper bill is still more valuable than 2 coins. Soon after, she had to have 4 teeth removed. The Tooth Fairy decided that an extra dollar was well-deserved! For this last lost tooth, she bought a pillow at a dollar store with a pocket. However, when my husband and I woke up in the morning, we could hear her stirring in her room. It dawned on us suddenly that the Tooth Fairy had neglected to put out the reward. So my husband went into her room and told her that she had awakened too early (she is a 6 a.m. kind of girl). He said the Tooth Fairy does her best work just before dawn. So he lead our girl to our room and had her jump in bed with me. Meanwhile, he completed the work of the Tooth Fairy. She had been disappointed, but was relieved to know that the error had been on her part.Not Acceptable?
The tooth fairy in my house is almost done. My twins are almost 8, but my tf was very smart! She always took the tooth out of the package (we would decorate and then fold up the tooth inside construction paper, and when I went to "find" the tape, I made the switch) and replaced it with a gold dollar coin. The kids love them and they get saved rather than spent!Not Acceptable?
The Tooth Fairy is great, we even have the Bed Fairy at our house who has visited when our son stayed in his own bed all night for a full week. I agree that toy giving has gotten a little out of hand and that Santa truly has all the rights in that area. The Tooth Fairy or her sister, The Bed Fairy, share special gifts that are relevant to the situation - like the dental gifts or a special stuffed animal that can sleep in your bed when you stay in your own bed all night or earning the privilege choose a inexpensive toy at the consignment store - that kind of thing.Not Acceptable?
What a creative idea! My 4 year old will still have all of her baby teeth for a while, but this will be great for when she starts to lose them. I'll bet that using a present from the tooth fairy at brushing time will really punch up the excitement factor, too. Right now I just get lots of frustration from still learning the basic how-to's of flossing and getting those elusive back teeth clean.Not Acceptable?


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Qatari female athlete to hold flag at London Games
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — One of Qatar's first female athletes to compete at the Olympics will be the flag-bearer for the opening ceremony at the London Games.
Qatar's Olympic Committee posted a statement late Wednesday on Twitter saying shooter Bahiya al-Hamad has been chosen to "raise the Qatar flag at London 2012".
"I'm truly proud and humbled to carry the Qatar flag among my fellow athletes from all over the world," al-Hamad said on Twitter.
Along with Saudi Arabia and Brunei, Qatar has never previously sent female athletes to the Olympics.
The tiny but wealthy oil-rich nation of Qatar has made women's participation in sports a key component of its quest to become a Middle Eastern sporting power by bidding for high-profile competitions, such as winning the rights to host the 2022 football World Cup.
Al-Hamad was Qatar's most successful athlete at the 2011 Arab Games, winning three gold medals and two silver. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) offered the 19-year-old shooter a wild-card invitation to compete in the 10-metre and women's air rifle competition at the London Games.
Qatari female swimmer Nada Arkaji and sprinter Noor al-Malki have also been given wild cards by the IOC.


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If former Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell is elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. he will very happy.
If the voting does not go Bagwell's way this year, he will be okay with that too.
The results from the voting of the Baseball Writers Association of America will be released on Wednesday.
"I really don't have that many emotions about it," Bagwell said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports. "If it happens, it happens.
"I've been through a lot of things in my life and baseball was part of it," Bagwell said. "It's not going to affect my life.
"It's not something that I played my entire career for. I played it for my teammates and my team and the Houston Astros. It it happens, it's great. Obviously a lot of people strive for that. I don't."
Bagwell points out that he is not downplaying the meaning of a player being selected for the Hall of Fame.
He just said he does not base the value of his career or his life on whether or not he gets the invitation.
"If it does happen obviously I'll be ecstatic, but I'm just trying to live a normal life," Bagwell said.
"I'm excited. I'm anxious, but If it doesn't happen it's not going to crush me."
Bagwell hit .297 with 449 home runs and 1529 RBIs during his 15-year career that was cut short by a severe shoulder injury.
He was the Rookie of the Year in 1991, Most Valuable Player in 1994 and a four-time All-Star.
Bagwell had nine seasons with more than 30 home runs and 100 runs scored, eight seasons with more than 100 RBIs, and more than 100 walks for seven consecutive years.
He hit better than .300 six times.
Bagwell believes he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame at some point.
"Yes, but it's as important to me as living my life every day," Bagwell said. "I've had a body of work that's pretty good.
"Obviously that's the pinnacle of your career. Winning a World Series would have been great, but the pinnacle of your career as just a single player is getting in the Hall of Fame, and you stand there with all of these tremendous players that have played this game. It is obviously a great thing. Whatever happens, happens."
Bagwell's long-time teammate, Craig Biggio, is on the ballot for the first time.
"I know that everybody would love to see Craig and I go in at the same time," Bagwell said. "I'm probably rooting for Craig more than I'm rooting for me.
"If I don't get in I'm just going to be mad that I have to go in July to sit there and watch him talk."
Bagwell was laughing as he said that, but all kidding aside, he believes Biggio should be a lock to get into the Hall of Fame.
"He deserves to be in there," Bagwell said. "If you get 3000 hits you deserve to be in the Hall of Fame and I'm ecstatic for him and his family.
"I'm very excited to see what happens. I don't see how he can't get in."
For a player to be elected into the Hall of Fame he needs 75% of the vote.
In Bagwell's first year of eligibility in 2011 he received 41.7%, with that total jumping to 56% last year.
He is trending the right way.
However, Bagwell maintains that was never his goal.
"It means more to my parents than it does to me," Bagwell said. "When I played my teammates and my team were first.
"I was always there. I tried to play every game I could play until my shoulder blew out."
Bagwell said he has no regrets about his playing career and cherishes his time in the Houston organization.
"I bleed the Astros," Bagwell said.
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Detroit rapper Young Calicoe is being investigated by the Michigan Humane Society after a video (below) posted earlier this month gained attention online. In the five-minute clip, which opens with Calicoe saying "we got a f***ing zoo in here" while another man holds a small alligator, Calicoe gives a tour of a property and shows off pit bulls and other animals. "Anybody wanna fight some dogs?" Calicoe says while opening a wooden gate, then adds, "I hope we don't get indicted for that…that Michael Vick-type sh*t." Later in the clip Calicoe points to a caged rooster and says, "We fight them too. That's a champ right there." The man who was earlier holding the alligator then taunts the rooster. Overall, Calicoe shows off seven roosters, six dogs, and two small puppies, to which he says "Champions in the making too."
On his Twitter account, Calicoe is busy fighting off criticism. Yesterday, he tweeted, "If u find a video of me 'FIGHTING DOGS' PLEEEEZE LET ME KNO." Ever since then, he has been dismissing his words in the video as just that — words. In one tweet, Calicoe says, "I also kill people mothers rite? Sell dope, o and the biggest 1 I RIDE WIT IT ON MY LAP… Lmao," presumably meaning that the things he raps about are not things he actually does. In another tweet along the same vein, he adds, "I talk about f***in people girls in every battle to don't I?" Against his best interest, Calicoe still has his phone number displayed on his Twitter account, "for booking only."
My Fox Detroit reported that they spoke with Calicoe on the phone, and he maintained that "rappers talk about all kinds of things that they never do," and that the animals belong to a friend and are not used for fighting.
On his Facebook page, friends and fans have left messages in Calicoe's support. "BRO YOU GOTTA REDEEM YOURSELF," urges one, while another reads, "When U Was Talkin Bout Ya Dogs Bang, Didnt Think U Was Talking Litterally, SMH LOL." Another is more direct: "I don't care if you f***in shoot a dog at your next battle.. #fan4life." His fan page, however, is flooded with angry messages.
Young Calicoe's real name has at this point not been released, and it is unclear whether the property he tours in the video is his. The video can be seen below. Warning: contains expletives.


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The 37-year-old was found running naked on South Main Street around 7 Sunday morning.
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It is no easy task to transform hurt into hope. One Houston woman is doing just that.
Cindy Cline-Flores is using her sister's tragedy to try to save others.
Marion Charles was an actress and model. She starred alongside Charlton Heston in "Soylent Green". She was even the first Chiquita Banana girl.
"She was my mentor. She was my best friend" says Flores about her sister.
In 1987, a tragic accident took her sister's life as she knew it.
"She had a head-on automobile accident in the mountains of California and it left her with severe brain damage and physical impairment.
Marion struggled for ten years, hoping to get back to loving life. She soon lost all hope.
"She didn't answer her phone. So we went to her apartment and she was gone. She had committed suicide," says Flores. 50-year-old Marion Charles shot and killed herself.
Flores developed the book "Always Hope". It features 25 ordinary people from the Houston-area who have overcome extraordinary odds.
"He took me to the basement, tied me up to the boiler room, stripped me naked," says Christina Dharamsingh. She says her husband raped, beat and tortured her for 13 years.
"He was punching me and taking the knives and the machete and rubbing it all over my body and graphically describing how he was going to mutilate me," says Dharamsingh.
The mother of two escaped from New York to Houston. Within two weeks, she found an oil company accounting job. She has owned her own accounting company for the past 25 years.
"Never ever give up hope because once you give up hope, you have died inside," says Dharamsingh.
Award-winning columnist and highly sought after photographer Alisa Murray took the pictures for the book. She is also featured for going from tragedy to triumph.
Murray grew up without her mother after she was struck and killed by a train when Murray was just eight years old.
"There's a reason why people succeed. They have to have hope. They have to gather it, find the strength and move on," says Murray.
"The most thing I remember is just being alone and staring into space" says Chhay Mak. He has been in a wheelchair with polio since he was two years old.
Mak survived the 'Killing Fields' in Cambodia. 25 percent of the country was killed during a Nazi-like government takeover. Mak was spared and went on to score a full athletic scholarship to the University of Texas.
Flores hopes that the book will be the inspiration that people need to always have hope.
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Matthew Chapman's "The Ledge" is sure to provoke plenty of ire. The film, Chapman's first directorial outing since 1988's "Heart of Midnight," opens as a fairly conventional thriller – Gavin (Charlie Hunnam), stands out on a ledge and threatens to jump while detective Hollis (Terrence Howard) plays negotiator. As Hollis pieces together that Gavin's not up here by choice, we jump into a series of flashbacks that explore a forbidden romance that takes root between Gavin and Shana (Liv Tyler), the wife of Joe (Patrick Wilson). Here's the particular draw of "The Ledge" (and a marketing plot that's been too heavily leaned on) – Gavin is a pronounced atheist, and Joe is a fundamentalist Christian. Their beliefs heavily motivate how the events of the film play out and several scenes are imparted to impassioned debate between the two. Depending on which side of that debate the viewer is on, they may balk at Gavin's aggressive tearing down of any and all religion or Joe's faith-based homophobia and general "holier-than-thou" demeanor.
The atheist movement in America and around the world has faced significant opposition, and putting forward a film with an atheist protagonist who is openly intolerant of organized religion is a gamble. Some of the accusations already leveled against "The Ledge" include that the character of Joe is nothing more than a cartoonish exaggeration of a fundamentalist man. This can be expanded to encompass the whole film, dismissing Chapman's work as nothing more than an overblown morality play. Luckily, due to the efforts of the cast (Wilson has the hardest work cut out for him) and the aforementioned debate scenes, "The Ledge" takes unsteady but definitive steps at perhaps opening up a dialogue on the silver screen. Comparisons to "Brokeback Mountain" already abound, since the Best Picture-nominated cowboy love story served in a way as a groundswell of sentiment for the gay community. Unlike the former film, which was in a way a culmination decades of expounding on gay relationships in an unkind world on film, "The Ledge" is among the first films to put atheism front and center. Where it stumbles most prominently is in an attempt to filter this discussion through the skeleton of a thriller.
The romance between Tyler's firstly-devout wife and Hunnam's cocky cynic happens relatively quickly, no doubt helped by the fact that Shana lives across the hall from Gavin. Hunnam gets across Gavin's standoffish charm – his English accent peeks in at times but it's not distracting. Gavin is a polarizing protagonist and it's commendable that Chapman writes him as a man whose reasons for denying God can be linked to a chance tragic event. Tyler's Shana is a bit thinly written as a woman with a dark past and apparent father issues, but she manages to display how wrestling between self-imposed faith and the allure of temptation takes a toll.
Wilson's Joe is not as well developed as Gavin, but gets several key monologues that give his character more dimension than simply a vengeance he feels is somewhat justified by his faith. He is clearly the villain of the piece, and Chapman gives us plenty of reasons to dislike the man. Still, Joe's personal struggle is relatable, and while his response to Shana and Gavin's tryst is disproportionate (to say the least), his suffering inspires empathy. Meanwhile, Howard's Hollis seems perfunctory despite the fact that the film is in a way about the transformation his character undergoes. Hollis has some baggage of his own but the subplot, involving questionable Hollis's questionable parentage and the resulting crumbling marriage, is shoehorned in and never feels comfortable in the overall framework. The same goes for Chris (Christopher Gorham), Gavin's gay HIV-positive Jewish roommate. Gorham gives him personality but Chris seems to exist as another suspended subplot, a reminder that Gavin is more open-minded than Joe.
Overall, "The Ledge" never overcomes its self-imposed genre confines, but also does some of its best work in the context. It's a film about ideas that wants to be a film about people – and partially succeeds. As a treaty on atheism, it scratches the surface and maybe that's enough to open the door for some audience members. As a condemnation of religion run wild, it tiptoes on the edge of stereotyping but never totters over and ultimately, "The Ledge" is worth a cautious visit. [B-]
Kylyssa Shay | July 7, 2011 6:05 AM
I am an atheist and this film looks to be a case of strawman versus strawman with helpless straw-damsel-in-distress caught between them.
StephenM | July 6, 2011 9:52 AM
Well, I guess that's interesting if you're an atheist and are tired of movies always supporting a religious/supernatural worldview. But haven't other directors done this before? "Paul" did the same thing earlier this year while being somewhat entertaining. And weren't Ingmar Bergman and Woody Allen investigating the silence/nonexistence of God long before this in far more interesting, philosophical, and filmic ways? Why should we be interested in this movie, which looks, frankly, awful, if we're not atheists?
And just for the record, despite the vast majority of Hollywood films that support a vaguely supernatural view in order to avoid offending their audience, their are very very few mainstream films that support a truly Christian view, for the same reason. That's been changing somewhat in recent years, but it's not like there's some conspiracy of silence here. Atheists are only 15% of Americans, so there hasn't been a market there. Plus, who wants to go watch their personal beliefs get smacked down by angry people? At least with Christian movies (the good or at least semi-good ones), it's about expressing beliefs and achieving moral change with their help. In other words, it's a positive affirmation, not a negative attack
JP | July 6, 2011 6:02 AM
Good article, I'm just confused why you consider it "commendable" or in any way out of the ordinary that Hunnam's character doesn't believe in God because of a personal tragedy. I feel like that is the go to reason for screenwriters looking to create a character who doesn't believe in God. Totally fine to have a athiest character, just don't see anything unique about Hunnam's reasons.


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IF you are looking for advice on how to create the best hot crossed buns this Easter, it is hard to think of anyone better than the Great British Bake Off judge and bread expert Paul Hollywood.
When we spoke to Paul about his live tour recently – he's at Fairfield Halls in Croydon on May 24 – we picked his brains for some top tips on the seasonal treat.
And he doesn't recommend heading to the shops.
He said: "I made some last week and I used fresh fruit as well as dried fruit and I used apricot jam on the top.
"They were delicious and beat any bought ones."
One of the sticking points, he said, is often the cross on the top.
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He added: "If you don't want to use the dough - because it can go quite leathery if you make them to thick, so make them very thin - use some sweet paste and mould two crosses on it. That'll break very easily and be quite short."
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Without having seen Avatar, I've posted my ten best of the year and the decade.
Here's 2009:
1) Red Cliff
2) Bright Star
3) A Serious Man
4) A Prophet
5) Up
6) Summer Hours
7) Coraline
8) The Hurt Locker
9) Up in the Air
10) An Education
The best of the decade is on the jump.
2) No Country for Old Men
3) Wall-E
4) 25th Hour
6) Talk to Her
7) A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
8) A History Of Violence
9) Spirited Away
10) Red Cliff
Here are best of decade lists from EW, Paste, Cinematical, London Times, Glenn Kenny, and The Playlist. IndieWIRE is keeping a running critics poll.
Brian | December 14, 2009 5:07 AM
I'm glad you've got RED CLIFF on your list. I just saw the North American theatrical cut yesterday and I thought it was a vast improvement over the five-hour-long 2-part original (which I saw on DVD in August). RED CLIFF is a popular epic that recalls, for me, Anthony Mann's EL CID and FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, both of which I saw in neighborhood theaters in the Bronx when I was a kid. Clearly one of Woo's very best films. I'm just annoyed at how badly this film's been dumped in the U.S. It opened very quietly at two out-of-the-way theaters in Manhattan. By the time I got to see it, it was only at one theater and at times that are impossible for working people (11:45 AM, 2:45 PM), so I had to go yesterday in the pouring rain on a Sunday to a Lower East Side theater that takes me four trains to get to from the Bronx. So I can't even recommend it to other Woo fans because it'll be pretty impossible for them to see. Why'd they do that? Surely, this film could have done as well as HERO, Zhang Yimou's much more arty Chinese epic, which opened to #1 at the boxoffice in August 2004 when Miramax released it in the U.S. RED CLIFF's a much greater crowd-pleaser and would have left multiplex audiences begging for more and telling their friends all about it.
Jim | December 12, 2009 9:20 AM
My list of the top 10 films of the decade:
1. Lord of the Rings trilogy
2. Letters From Iwo Jima
3. Moulin Rouge
4. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
5. The Aviator
6. Ratatouille
7. Syriana
8. Lost in Translation
9. Slumdog Millionaire
10. Gosford Park
Christian | December 11, 2009 6:23 AM
Nice lists, Anne, but I can't help but point out: You've put four films ahead of "Red Cliff" for your 2009 list. You then have "Red Cliff" as number 10 of the decade, but none of the four films that topped it this year.
These things happen. :)
mitkid | December 11, 2009 6:12 AM
Of the movies I've seen this year no argument with your first list.
On the movies of the decade agree strongly with 'The Best of Youth' as number one, '25th Hour' is my favorite Spike Lee ever, and the first 20 minutes of Wall-E is inspired (and the rest not bad). I would add 'City of God' and 'Pulp Fiction' to the list and as much as I enjoyed 'Red Cliff' don't think it will hold its position as the years roll on.
Lots of fun, as lists tend to be.
Brian | December 11, 2009 4:41 AM
Isn't it a little early to determine the Best of the Decade? I mean, we didn't know what the best films of the '30s and '40s were until the 1960s and '70s.
We're STILL trying to figure out the '70s. And the '80s?!!! It'll be decades before we figure that one out.
Crow T Robot | December 11, 2009 4:06 AM
My choices haven't changed much in the last couple years...
1) Mulholland Dr
2) Cast Away
3) Adaptation
4) The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers
5) There Will Be Blood
6) United 93
7) 4 Months 3 Weeks and Two Days
8) In America
9) A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
10) Bad Santa
Ten very acclaimed movies in the decade that left me cold...
1) Lost In Translation
2) The Dark Knight
3) Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
4) Moulin Rouge!
5) The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King
6) The Royal Tannenbaums
7) Wall-E / The Incredibles
8) Zodiac
9) The 25th Hour
10) Donnie Darko
Actor of the decade: George Clooney
Actress of the decade: Angelina Jolie
Director of the decade: Michael Bay
New actor of the decade: Shia Lebouef
New actress of the decade: Kiera Knightley
New director of the decade: Christopher Nolan
Performance of the decade (male): Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York
Performance of the decade (female): Naomi Watts in Mulholland Dr


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In todays entry, Dan hit on methods for building rotations. He highlighted Tampa's strength at the bottom, their depth of the rotation, and indicated that signs show this may be what the Cardinals are planning as well. I've been of the opinion that getting guys in the 4 and 5 spot that can exceed 100 ERA+ is more important, or at least a better risk investment, than trying to find guys at the top of the rotation that can exceed 130 ERA+. There are a number of reasons I feel this, but in this post I just want to illustrate what I believe is probably the most important reason. Projecting out pitching performance is difficult. It's difficult to do looking ahead 1 or 2 years, and it's darn near impossible looking ahead 3 or 4. I ran some numbers in B-Ref that show just how hard it can be and will post the results here.
What I have done is look through the results year by year, and marked any pitcher that made at least 15 starts in a season and posted an ERA+ of 115 or greater. Then I looked at those same players results and counted how many times in the 4 following years they were able to maintain that level (posted something 115 or greater). I tracked everything from 2002 to present, so we have a full 4 year history after the 2002, 2003, & 2004 seasons.
2002 - 47 starters had an ERA+ of 115 or better that season. 2 (or 4.3%) pitched at that level for all 4 of the following years (2003-2006). Only 3 (6.4%) were able to post something better than 115 in 3 of the 4 following seasons. There were 8 (17%) that did it for 2 seasons, 16 (34%) that could do it for 1 season, and 18 (38.3%) that could not do it any of the 4.
2003 - 32 starters were at 115 or above. 4 (12.5%) pitched that that level or above all 4 seasons. 2 (6.3%) did it for 3 of the 4 seasons, 5 (15.6%) did it for 2, 9 (28.1%) did it one season, and 12 (37.5) did not pitch above 115 any of the 4 seasons.
2004 - 44 pitchers qualified. 6 (13.6%) pitched at that level all 4 years. 3 (6.8%) did it in 3 of the seasons, 5 (11.4%) did it in 2 of them, 9 (20.5%) did it in 1, and 21 (47.7%) never did it again in any of the 4.
So we have 3 years worth of data there. Just based off that, it appears that locking in on deals with the top caliber of pitchers, the #1's and #2's, is a very risky proposition. ERA+ of 115 is nothing earthshattering, but it does represent performance around the top quarter.
It appears that if you take a starter that is a top performer now and give them a 4 year deal, you have about a 10% chance of getting top of the rotation performance (a # 1 or solid #2) all 4 years. You have about another 20% chance that he'll be able to do it for you for either 2 or 3 years. You have almost a 30% chance he can do it for only 1 season, and over a 40% chance he will not pitch at that level for you at all.
This is why I believe the better (both in terms of risk and reward) investment is to bolster the bottom half the rotation. Generally speaking, the greatest value in pitching lies in stockpiling pitchers that you project to pitch in the ERA+ range of 95-110, with a focus on keeping deals short term (Lohse - a topic for another day) and also on building depth for handling the injuries that will surely come. Giving top of the rotation money for 4 years plus is a risky proposition. You are investing for a level of consistency that the vast majority simply cannot provide.


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Had lunch with Seth Stohs earlier this week when we talked a lot about the minor leagues. One question that keeps coming up in a lot of these discussions and frequently on this and other sites is how to evaluate the top players playing each year at Elizabethton?
The ETon Twins have either won or played in the league championship game during each of the last four seasons. Each year there are several players that finish their Appy season amongst the best in the league with very gaudy numbers. Yet, the Appy League is a short season rookie league with rosters that include several of the best current season college draft picks together with players earning promotions from the GCL Twins (usually previous year high school draft picks and the cream of the crop from the Dominican Summer League who had success in the GCL the previous year). I will try to take a look at how these players have progressed from the 2005 and 2006 teams.
The highest average in 2005 was Steve Tolleson/Draft 5th Round-2005/21 years old in 2005 (.321/.457/.422, 2HR, 56 ab) before moving up to Beloit (.176/.311/.284, 3HR, 102ab), earning him my year end ranking of #45. In 2006 Tolleson was the 28th ranked player beginning at Beloit (.287/.390/.392, 2HR, 171ab) before moving up to Ft. Myers (.268/.353/.408, 4HR, 157ab). Tolleson spent all of 2007 at Ft. Myers(.285/.388/.382, 5HR, 27sb, 487ab) moving up to #20. Although he had a stay on the DL, Tolleson had a break out season at New Britain in 2008 (.300/.382/.466, 9HR, 12sb, 343ab), moving up to the #8 spot in my post-season rankings. Juan Portes/D15-2004/19 (.286/.349/.494, 12HR, 245ab) was the highest ranked Elizabethton player in 2005 at #8. Portes moved up to Beloit in 2006 where he battled injuries all season (.231/.278/.310, 2HR, 268ab), dropping to #66. Last year Portes moved up to Ft. Myers where he improved (.269/.338/.410, 12HR, 495ab), ranking #27. This season Portes returned to Ft. Myers (.270/.319/.395, 12 HR, 456ab), dropping two spots to #29. Erik Lis/D9-2005/21 also had a big rookie season (.315/.356/.577, 10HR, 168ab) ranking #15 in 2005. Lis also moved up to Beloit in 2006 where he was their top hitter (.326/.402/.547, 15HR, 411ab), ranking #5. In 2007 Lis took another step up to Ft. Myers (.274/.334/.470, 18HR, 492ab), ranking #8. Lis is another player who lost part of this season to injury while at New Britain (.277/.318/.462, 11HR, 405ab), dropping to #21 in this season's rankings.
The top hitter at Elizabethton in 2006 was Steven Singleton/D11-2006/20 (.340/.368/.556, 4HR, 144ab), earning the #54 ranking. Steve moved up to Beloit in 2007 (.271/.294/.346, 2HR, 383ab), ranking #62. This season was Singleton's break-out year beginning at Beloit (.302/.348/.421, 6HR, 235ab) and then at Ft. Myers (.295/.371/.452, 5HR, 241ab), moving up to the #18 ranking in 2008. The 2006 Elizabethton rookie class also included Danny Valencia/D19-2006/21 (.311/.365/.505, 8HR, 190ab), breaking the 2006 Top 20 at #20. In 2007 Valencia was the top hitter in Beloit (.302/.374/.500, 11HR, 242ab) before a promotion to Ft. Myers (.291/.332/.422, 6HR, 230ab) which was good enough for a #12 ranking. This season Valencia led the FSL in hitting at the break (.336/.402/.518, 5HR, 220ab), then moved up to New Britain where he hit very well following the first few weeks (.289/.334/.485, 10HR, 266ab) which moved Valencia up to the #6 spot this year. Garrett Olson/D4-2006/21 was the #56 ranked player (.313/.396/.381, 0HR, 176ab) in 2006. The following year Olson slipped to #69 at Beloit (.219/.281/.310, 6HR, 416). This season Olson began back at Beloit (.247/.297/.368, 5HR, 247ab) before moving up to Ft. Myers (.201/.249/.258, 2HR, 209ab), ranking #55.
In 2005, Tolleson and Lis had big years at Elizabethton, ranking #45 and #15, respectively. Portes also had a very good year as a former high school draft pick, ranking the highest at #8. In 2006, Singleton, Valencia and Olson all had excellent seasons for the Appy League Twins, ranking #54, #20 and #56, respectively. As we move forward to 2008, Lis, Tolleson and Valencia have all progressed to New Britain, each playing very well. Singleton also has progressed with an excellent 2008 split between Beloit and Ft. Myers. Portes is still young, however, has not progressed as quickly as Lis, Tolleson and Valencia who all were college selections. Olson is a solid player who hasn't put up gaudy numbers at the plate since his rookie season at ETon.
What does this tell us? It appears to me that a player putting up big numbers at Elizabethton with a Top 20-25 ranking should have the potential to continue moving up the ladder toward the Twins. As I look at this season's rankings, the top ranked players from Elizabethton were Angel Morales/D3-2007/18 (.301/.413/.623, 15HR, 183ab) ranked at #19, Evan Bigley/D10-2008/21 (.300/.360/.587, 14HR, 213ab), ranked #30, Alex Soto/ndfa/21 (.276/.344/.621, 20HR, 116ab) ranked #34, and Jonathan Waltenbury/D7-2006/20 (.319/.382/.540, 10HR, 253ab), ranked #35. Morales was ranked very high and the players that preceded him would indicate that he should continue as a very good player as he advances through the system all the way to the Twins. It is less clear for Bigley, Soto and Waltenbury, however, there is an excellent chance that one of two will also develope into solid players in the higher levels of the system.