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In final letter, Adrian Rogers asks that Love Worth Finding radio & TV ministry continue
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Before he died, Adrian Rogers wrote a letter to Love Worth Finding contributors, telling them that although "the messenger is gone, the message must continue." courtesy of AdrianRogers.org.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP)--A letter that Adrian Rogers wrote for use in the event of his death is being mailed to contributors to his Love Worth Finding radio and TV ministry, making it clear he wanted the ministry to continue after he was gone.
"If you are reading this letter it means that God has called me into His glorious presence," the letter begins. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith, and am now in the presence of our dear Lord Jesus praising and worshiping Him."
In the letter, Rogers -- who died Nov. 15 after battling cancer and pneumonia -- says that while his "earthly work is completed," he penned the letter so that friends of the ministry could know what "would be on my heart if I could still speak to you today."
"My dear friend, the simplest way I could state it would be, that while the messenger is gone, the message must continue," the letter reads. "Today there are still millions of people who do not know our dear Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and who are in desperate need of His redeeming grace."
Launched by Rogers in 1987, Love Worth Finding is broadcast in more than 150 countries and can be heard 24 hours a day on the Internet. Even though Rogers was known as a quintessential Southern Baptist, his radio and television ministry provided a vehicle whereby millions of non-Southern Baptists worldwide came to recognize his unique, deep preaching voice. Love Worth Finding is broadcast Monday through Friday on radio and once a week on television.
Bill Skelton, executive vice president of Memphis-based Love Worth Finding, told Baptist Press that the ministry has more than 3,000 of Rogers' messages in the archives -- some of which have never aired.
"As far as radio is concerned, [the ministry] can conceivably go on until Jesus comes," Skelton said, adding that Rogers' sermons contained "timeless" biblical principles that will have the same meaning years from now as they do today.
"[But] television, because of technology and the dating of physical appearance, obviously is more dated. We have, in the planning stages now, television programs that have never been aired that will go through the end of 2008. At that time and at the pleasure of the [Love Worth Finding] board [of directors], we could bring in another television personality. It could be someone here in Memphis. It could be somebody from the outside."
Love Worth Finding is entirely separate from Bellevue Baptist Church, where Rogers served as pastor from 1972 until his retirement in March 2005. He died just eight months after his retirement at the age of 74.
Rogers wrote the 300-word letter in recent years at the urging of the Love Worth Finding board of directors.
"We said, 'If you were to go down in an airplane someplace, what would you want to say to our vast Love Worth Finding family and mailing list? And what would be your desire for the ministry?'" Skelton said.
Skelton called the future of Love Worth Finding "bright" and said some of the sermons could be repackaged into new series. For instance, he said Love Worth Finding staff have found that Rogers preached 172 sermons with "how to" in the title. Those will be aired as part of new series -- such as, "How to handle anger" -- in the future.
"We are calling on the radio and television station owners and managers and our constituency to continue to partner with us in getting out the Gospel," Skelton said. "That was his desire for this ministry after his home-going."
On average, Skelton said, Love Worth Finding receives 250 letters a month from people saying they were saved by listening to Rogers' messages. That number has been as high as 1,500 following the airing of special television programs -- such as the Bellevue singing Christmas tree or the Passion Play.
"There are many people around the world that really count Love Worth Finding as their church," Skelton said. "We have received letters from people wanting to order hymnals. At first I thought, 'Why in the world would a person want a hymnal?' And many have said that they open their home and invite all of their relatives and friends.... They say, 'When you sing, we sing. When you pray, we pray. When you give the invitation, we've had our neighbors and family members pray to receive Christ.'"
Skelton called Rogers the first of the "broadcast icons" to pass away -- that is, Christian broadcasters with well-known worldwide ministries that have died. He noted that other popular Christian broadcasters -- such as Charles Stanley, D. James Kennedy, Charles Swindoll, John MacArthur, Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell -- are all over 70.
"There's really not a pattern to go by," Skelton said. "... Most ministries have not walked through this."
Rogers was the president and CEO of Love Worth Finding, as well as the chairman of the board of directors. The board will elect new leadership in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis is honoring Rogers' role in the growth of the school. According to a news release, within the last two years Rogers led Bellevue Baptist to donate 35 acres of land across from the church for use as a new seminary campus. Groundbreaking took place in October 2004, and the city of Memphis renamed the road between the church and the future site of the seminary "Dr. Adrian P. Rogers Boulevard."
Rogers also authorized the Adrian Rogers Adrian Rogers Center for Biblical Preaching, which is set to launch at Mid-America in August 2006 at the annual Founders' Day celebration.
Following is Adrian Rogers' final letter to Love Worth Finding contributors:
Dear Friend,
If you are reading this letter it means that God has called me into His glorious presence. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith, and am now in the presence of our dear Lord Jesus praising and worshiping Him.
While my earthly work is completed, I wanted you to know what would be on my heart if I could still speak to you today.
My dear friend, the simplest way I could state it would be, that while the messenger is gone, the message must continue. Today there are still millions of people who do not know our dear Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and who are in desperate need of His redeeming grace.
The need also continues to challenge and encourage the church to be about Gods call. And friends like you need the inspiration, strength and wisdom that only Gods eternal truth can provide.
So what does this mean for Love Worth Finding? It is my hearts deepest desire that until Christ returns for His church, this ministry would continue to proclaim the truth of Gods word. That souls would be saved, believers strengthened and encouraged in the wonderful name of Jesus, and His life-giving, life-altering love be broadcast throughout the world.
Please know that the strength of this ministry was and is not Adrian Rogers. It is the power of the Holy Spirit working through the proclamation of His word and working through our leadership and Board of Directors to provide wisdom and direction in response to Gods leading.
None of that has changed. And my prayer is that you would continue, and even deepen, your support to ensure that the truth of Gods great love worth finding is proclaimed until Jesus returns.
My deepest heart felt thanks to you for your faithful support.
In the matchless name of Jesus our Savior,
Adrian Rogers
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Old Dominion's Annual Fund campaign kicks off March 1, and the university again is counting on faculty and staff members to get the drive off to another great start.
Last year, nearly 600 members of the campus community contributed $100,956 to the campaign, which also targets alumni and Hampton Roads business leaders, and the bar for 2001 has been set at $105,000.
"A commitment by faculty and staff to give back to the university signifies loyalty, and I believe it is a sign of a healthy institution," said Don Runyon, assistant vice president for administration and finance, and co-chair of the 2001 Annual Fund campus campaign. "For us as employees to contribute to the Annual Fund sends a message to our students, to fellow faculty and staff members, and to state legislators that we care about and believe in the mission of Old Dominion University."
As in years past, members of the campus community who contribute $100 or more will be entered in a contest to win a reserved parking space for one year.
The theme of the 2001 campaign, "Together We Make the Pieces Fit," emphasizes the need for extra funding in a number of key areas to supplement state support of the university.
"This is an opportunity for the university community to help itself and I am pleased to be a part of it," said James Long, director of parking services, who is serving with Runyon as campus campaign co-chair.
In last year's Annual Fund campaign, the Office of the President won the Highest Participation Award, with 100 percent of its employees making a contribution. Faculty and staff from the College of Business and Public Administration gave the greatest amount of any of the campaign divisions -- $16,776.
Gifts to the campaign, which runs through April 6, may be made by payroll deduction.
The following faculty and staff volunteers are serving as area coordinators for the 2001 campus campaign:
Academic Affairs -- Judy Bowman
Administration and Finance -- Donna Meeks
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Athletics -- Mark Benson
Business and Public Administration -- Carlisa Merritt
Darden College of Education -- Dave Netherton
Distance Learning -- TBA
Engineering and Technology -- Lane Dare
Health Sciences -- Debbie Bauman
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President's Office -- Page Anderson
Sciences -- Suzanne Brodeur
Student Services -- Kandace Sherrill
University Libraries -- Debra Bell.
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Complexity and believability. Mozart's characters are real people with real problems shared universally with the rest of us. They are neither Wagnerian titans nor Donizetti's fluff balls. And Mozart's characters complex emotions and motives are reflected in, and commented on by the music. We can see ourselves in these operas.
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Though 2014 Austin (TX) Lake Travis running back Varshaun Nixon had said recently that he wanted to push back his decision into his senior season, the 5-9, 180-pound back with excellent quickness decided to end his recruitment on Thursday morning, informing head coach Kevin Sumlin of his intentions to become a Texas A&M Aggie.
A consensus four-star prospect considered by some to be the top back in the state of Texas for his class, Nixon held offers from Baylor, Clemson, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, TCU, and SMU, with some interest from Oklahoma after visiting for the Notre Dame game, as well as Alabama, Boise State, and Oklahoma State.
The Aggies had been in a strong position to land Nixon for some time -- he said that they were his leader during the summer and then nearly committed while visiting for the SEC opener back in September.
A three-time state champion in high school playing for the massively successful Cavaliers, Nixon wasn't afraid of a little competition either. When he gets to College Station, he'll have several immensely talented backs in front of him, including current freshman Trey Williams, 2013 commit James White of Pearland (TX) Dawson, and two transfers, Oklahoma transfer Brandon Williams and Oregon transfer Tra Carson.
Despite all that talent, A&M has shown a willingness to play three backs at times this season, almost necessary because of the number of plays that they run, so Nixon certainly has a chance to secure early playing time.
And Nixon has plenty of talent of his own. An ideal fit for the Texas A&M Airraid offense with his time in the Lake Travis spread, he has the lateral quickness to bounce runs outside and take the edge, with enough open-field speed to pull away from high school defenders, even though he's probably a bit quicker than he is fast.
He's also a tough enough runner that he's not considered an all-purpose or specialty back, capable of breaking arm tackles when he gets behind his pads, even though he's not the biggest back around.
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MOMS THE WORD: Being a mother, under any circumstance, can have its challenges. But being a single mother living in poverty, trying to provide the basics for your children with no means or support can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. Drawn to the harsh realities of Vancouver's poorest neighbourhood after volunteering at the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre, Andrea Hill founded Cause We Care, a foundation created by women for single mothers in need. Armed with a strong desire to enable positive change in these women's lives, Hill has been providing basic supplies to thousands of needy single mothers and their children since the organization's inception in 2007, when she herself was a new mom.
In advance of Mother's Day, Hill, along with her sister-in-law Nancy Hill, owner of Blue Ruby Jewellery, fronted the charity's first benefit luncheon. The power lunch at Shannon Bosa's Trattoria Italian Kitchen drew a full house and some of the city's leading ladies, including Leslie Lee, Zahra Mamdani, and Vandana Varshney. Hosted by Susie Wall and keynote Kid Carson, who shared his own personal story of growing up poor with his sister and single teenage mom, the benefit raised a reported $20,000 to support Cause We Care's many initiatives, including after-school care, hamper drives and Cause We Care House — a partnership with the YWCA and the City of Vancouver slated to open in 2015 that will provide 21 units of subsidized housing for single moms and their children.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES: Always a leading date in Vancouver's social diaries, the annual Daffodil Ball sees society darlings dress to the nines. Three-time chair Naz Panahi, along with co-chair Sarah Wood greeted community and business leaders, philanthropists and supporters to the 18th running of the Canadian Cancer Society's signature soiree, held at the Hotel Vancouver. Champagne flowed as Global TV's Chris Gailus hosted the black-tie event, sponsored by Silver Wheaton, with a capacity crowd of 500 guests who shelled out $500 a ticket to attend.
While yellow was the party motif, green was by far the dominant hue. A generous and compassionate crowd once again dined, danced and dipped for diamonds, raising more than $1.1 million for pediatric cancer research. Far from finished following the Liberal Party's surprise return to power in the last B.C. election, finance minister Mike de Jong, who surprised everyone last year with a "one-time" million-dollar gift, returned to the ballroom stage to announce a $12.5-million gift — from provincial tobacco tax coffers — to establish a new Cancer Prevention Centre in Vancouver.
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"Always Welcome in Our Home"
For us old guys, it seems as if Andy Griffith was with us most of our lives, from "No Time for Sergeants," through "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock." He was like an old friend, one who was always welcome in our home.
Many of us know the lines by heart spoken between Andy and Barney and between Ben Matlock and any number of characters on that show, some of whom--Aneta Corsaut (Helen Crump), Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou), Jack Dodson (Howard Sprague), and Don Knotts (Barney Fife)--were "Andy Griffith Show" alums.
There were Matlock episodes that had a Mayberry connection, i.e., even one episode that had a car towed to "Wally's Garage," a staple of the town Barney and Andy called home. There was even a producer on the show who had the last name "Mayberry."
There was something special about the black and white episodes in Mayberry and the blue suit Ben Matlock always wore. The color Mayberry episodes weren't bad, but Mayberry always looked different in color.
When Andy was gigging Barney about something, there was always the sight of Andy suppressing a laugh when Barney went on one of his tirades. You couldn't ask for better television.
There are, in fact, too many Andy and Matlock episodes to say which one was the best.
One memorable line (of many) came when Opie was caring for the birds and wanted to know when the three birds, Wynken, Blinken, and Nod, might be ready to leave the Taylor house.
Andy's response?
"Wynken will tell Blynken, Blynken will tell Nod, and Nod will tell Barney."
Found out that Andy now belongs to the ages during a commercial break in one of this morning's episodes of "Matlock" on WGN. Flipped over to "The View" momentarily, and here came the news.
Andy Griffith, dead at age 86 (June 1, 1926-July 3, 2012).
Reality often interrupts life, and this is one case that bears that out. As long, however, and there are videotapes, DVDs, and the like, Andy will always be with us.
Reports indicate that Andy never thought of himself as being a big deal, focusing the spotlight on other people as he did numerous times with Barney Fife, but the truth is that he was. The word "icon" might be overused, but you can bet your last dollar that Andy Griffith was one.
R.I.P. Andy Griffith, AKA Pvt. Will Stockdale, Sheriff Andy Taylor, and attorney Ben Matlock.
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Monday was the first day for teachers and administrators in the new Lebanon High School.Students will have to wait until classes begin later this summer, but the school district wanted teachers out of the 50-year-old high school near the center of Lebanon and into the new $38 million facility on the edge of town by Monday."It's kind of sad in one way and thrilling in another," said Steve Smith, who was helping an art teacher move Monday."I went here," he added while hauling another load of shelves outside the old high school.Some teams, like the Lebanon High girls basketball team, will still be using the old facility until July 15 when the school district takes control of new facility.Several of the players said they are looking forward to moving to the new facility. "The new dressing room is bigger, nicer and it actually has showers," said point guard Alicia Jennings.Basketball coach Courtney McFarlin added, "It's time to have a new school here, we deserve it, our kids deserve it, our faculty and our community deserve it." Outside the old high school hangs a sign that reads, "Thanks for the memories."An open house for the new high school is planned for mid-July. The first day of class is scheduled for August 1.
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Kangaroos and wallabies – the Nations Icons
I was first introduced to the world of macropods in 1975 when I joined the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service as a photographer and promoter of nature conservation. However it was not until mid 1983 after leaving to travel Australia that my real attraction to this wonderful group of animals took hold. I had spent several glorious weeks photographing Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies and Common Wallaroos and during this time developed a deep respect for these animals. The artful secrecy of the wallabies and the amazing agility of the wallaroos were the real clinchers. Since then I have been quite besotted by these Australian icons, and as more than a casual observer. I have photographed most of the fifty recognised species, we have published numerous books on macropods. Here is a brief introduction to the group and the conservation issues that surround it, I trust it ignites your passion. Kangaroos and Wallabies do need a fan club because many are now threatened species.
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There are three families of marsupials commonly referred to as macropods. The Musky Rat-kangaroo of the Hypsiprymnodontidae family, and the potoroos and bettongs of the Potoroidae family, which are small, omnivorous macropods. The third, the Macropodidae family includes the more familiar herbivorous kangaroos and wallabies.
Fossil evidence suggests Australia's macropods evolved from possum-like animals. As they abandoned the treetops for the continent's expanding grassland habitats, most developed features more suited to open terrain.
While various models were being tried and tested on the evolutionary roadway, a body plan emerged that became standard equipment for a typical Australian macropod. It included short fore limbs, powerful hindquarters and long hind feet that gave these marsupials a distinctive upright stance and a two-footed hopping gait. However, not all macropods developed the size or features needed for a life in the open. Several species still rely on densely vegetated habitats for food and shelter, and their compact bodies retain features more commonly found in modern day possums.
What's the Difference between Kangaroos and wallabies?
Kangaroo is a general term for large grazing macropods. It also is used as a name for the Red, Eastern Grey and Western Grey Kangaroos. Wallaroos are basically kangaroos that live in hilly or rocky country. They have large, bare, black noses. Wallaroos have a distinctive upright stance with shoulders thrown back, elbows tucked into the sides and wrists raised.
Wallaby is a common word used to distinguish medium-sized macropods from larger kangaroos. Wallabies weigh less than 25 kilograms and, being smaller, most rely on the protective shelter of habitats with dense undergrowth.
Kangaroos, Wallaroos and Typical Wallabies
Kangaroos, wallaroos and wallabies belonging to the genus Macropus are Australia's most common and easily recognised macropods. These adaptable, energy efficient herbivores are also the most diverse, abundant and widespread group of marsupials. Several of the open range species have increased in number and distribution in the past 200 years with the grazing industry providing additional sources of food and water.
Living with the Mob
Many of these macropods live in extended family groups within large mobs. A group usually consists of a dominant male, several females and their young. Young males of breeding age tend to form separate groups, while battle-worn old males often choose to live alone. Adult males challenge one another to establish their rank in the mob hierarchy. The higher a male's status, the more females will mate with him. Sparring involves holding on, raking an opponent's head and chest with sharp claws and kicking with the hind legs.
Even the most solitary species sometimes feed in pairs and family threesomes like the Black-gloved Wallaby, or, in the case of Red-necked Wallabies, more than 30 individuals may gather at a prime feeding site.
Identifying Large Macropods in the Wild
Identifying a macropod species in the wild takes practice, and a good field guide is invaluable. Use the distribution maps in the guide to determine the different species that occur in any particular region, then eliminate species by comparing them to your sighting on the basis of: preferred habitat; stance and hopping posture; size; shape and size of body parts; behaviour; colour and distinctive markings.
Posture and Gait
A quick glimpse of a startled macropod fleeing to safety doesn't offer much time to observe details of its appearance; however, its hopping gait and posture can offer clues to its identity. It pays to note the length of stride, frequency and height of hops, and the position of the head and arms in relation to the torso. The Red Kangaroo and Whiptail Wallaby have long legs set well back on the body so the fore body tends to be lower than the arched back. The shorter legged Agile Wallaby and Eastern Grey Kangaroo have a shorter stride, and lower trajectory. While both have an upright hopping posture, the position of the forelimbs is quite different.
Macropod conservation
Issues like fires, feral animals, habitat destruction for farming and urban development and, in some areas quite severe road carnage, are some of the major conservation issues surrounding macropods in Australia. These issues effect all macropods and some, like the Bridled Nail-tail Wallaby, the Mala, the Black-gloved Wallaby and Quocka are also on endangered lists. From my experience, the people I meet are generally unaware that there are 50 species of macropod in Australia; they are unaware of the lesser know endangered groups of macropods, yet they are aware of the issues of culling and harvesting that surround three species (the Eastern and Western Grey Kangaroos, Red Kangaroos and the Common Wallaroo). Few people know that the Bennett's Wallaby and the Tasmanian Potaroo are harvested on King and Flinders islands off Tasmania.
While culling and harvesting of wild populations attract media attention the multifaceted issues that surround these activities are insufficiently debated. Proponents of 'farming' which applies more to the intentional managed farming (as one would a herd of sheep) argue that the soft-footed macropod causes no damage to the environment as do the cloven hooves of sheep and cattle.
Harvesting, a practice that is legal with permits in some areas of Australia is managed by each of the State Authorities under strict government guidelines. Culling, which can be linked to harvesting, as the activity is usually performed by licensed professional shooters, may be effected when animals have increased in numbers and, as a result, are deemed to be causing environmental damage or animals have formed large mobs and entered urban areas supposedly threatening public safety; an example of this would be the Canberra fires and habitat clearing which drove big mobs of roos into Canberra resulting in the very controversial 'Canberra Cull'.
Each of these situations, in my opinion requires information dissemination, considered debate and active conservation practices.
Here are some references that may help with your thoughts on these matters:
Firstly an article in Australian Geographic's online publication. Important to read the comments on this blog.
Secondly a link to the Governments 'Wild harvest of Australian native animals' policies.
Thirdly 'The Think Tank For Kangaroos' site
There are fifty species of macropods in Australia and that the harvesting and culling issues are representative of three, many of the remaining forty seven are endangered as a result of land clearing and feral animal infestations. Have a look at our Wild Australia Australia Guide: Kangaroos & their relatives, it features all of the fifty species. We also have posters and kangaroo story books for children.Blog entries, Conservation, Conservation, Mammals, Natural history, Nature connection, The environment | No Comments
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We told you in October the board of directors at the ACADV was forced to take over day-to-day operations of the non-profit group.
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She says Oct. 17 will be a day she will never forget because she and other staff members were forced to leave their jobs.
She says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating the coalition, and federal officials met with former staff members and stake holders last week to find out what happened and what can be done to correct it.
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Molloy Baseball Team, Helping the Community
On Friday, January 4, Head Coach Joe Fucarino and the Molloy College baseball team loaded up a van with over 20 buckets of baseballs and bats for donation to the Oceanside American Little League in Oceanside, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy devastated the league in October, as it lost all equipment for its 22 squads.
"I figured we all had baseballs and buckets lying around," said Fucarino. "As part of the community, we wanted to help the kids get back on the field. They suffered a tragic loss to their little league due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy."
"It's a great thing for the community that college athletes can take part in donating various equipment," stated Molloy sophomore John Galanoudis. "Hopefully, we can help the little league get back on its feet."
Molloy senior Patrick Brown had a similar remark. "It feels good to help them get back to where they were."
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2:47pm Tuesday 9th July 2013 in News By Corey Ross
A TAP dancer from Salisbury is celebrating her success at an international competition.
Rosie Howell, who goes to South Wilts School and takes tap, ballet, modern and jazz lessons at Salisbury Dance Studios, competed in the Dance World Cup in Brighton last week.
About 18,000 dancers applied to take part in the competition, which saw entries from 39 different countries. Rosie, who won two bronze medals at the IDO World Tap Dance Championships earlier this year, competed in three categories. In the Junior Tap Solo she came fourth out of 18, only beaten by three of her teammates from the England tap dancing team, Tap Attack.
She competed with six of her Tap Attack teammates in two group categories, Open Group Tap Dance and Junior Group Tap Dance. In the open group they came fifth and in the junior group they came first with a score of 94.67, which saw them entered into a special gala on the final day, showcasing the best dancers in the competition.
They were then awarded Best Tap Group – All Ages of the competition.
Rosie said: "It was amazing. When our group went up to collect our award and they played the national anthem - that was special. It was really interesting to see all the other styles; there was some amazing ballet and jazz dancers."
Members of the England tap team have to audition each year to try and retain their place. Rosie has just auditioned and is hoping to hear this week if she's still in the team, then it will be straight on to rehearsals for the next World Championships in December.
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Albany -- The Dougherty County downtown library is expected to be closed four to five days, while repairs are made following a small electric fire Wednesday morning. Firefighters and Water Gas and Light workers agree that they were lucky. The fire could have been much worse.
Just before 7 Wednesday morning, power lines running from a transformer behind the Central Library on Pine Avenue shorted at the spot it connects to the building. Witnesses say fire and sparks were flying into the air, just inches from this main gas line. Library Director Mike Dugan said "It could have pretty ugly. But we really dodged a bullet on that one,and are very grateful."
The library was built in 1985, and WG&L supervisors say expansion and contraction over the years caused the power lines to rub together and finally shorted here. The current burned the wires in a conduit under the library building across the length of the building, to this distribution panel, which also shorted out.
Smoke filled the library, but that was the extent of the damage inside. Dugan said "No book damage at all. We were very fortunate, there was no damage anywhere in the building, other than the little bit of smoke."
The downtown library will remain closed until the power can be restored. The transformer and the burned power lines under the building will have to be replaced. WG&L supervisors say it could be four to five days. Dugan said "Once they get the power back on, our doors will be wide open. We'll wait a little while to cool the building down, so our customers will be comfortable."
Library workers had the windows open and fans blowing the smoke out. They will have the building cleaned while repairs on their electricity continue. But Dugan says he is happy that the damage was very minor, compared to what it could have been if that gas line ruptured.
The fire disrupted Internet service to libraries across Southwest Georgia. The Downtown Library is the hub for the Internet service to libraries in several counties. Late Wednesday afternoon the library's Internet Service was still out, and officials said it could be Thursday before it is restored.
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MONTEGO BAY, St James — Technical director of Montego Bay United, Neider Dos Santos has blasted the St James Parish Council, operators of the Catherine Hall Sports Complex, for denying his team training access to the facility, which is their home ground.
"You see, we are the Montego Bay United and this is our first home match and it is the first I play on this pitch because the persons responsible for the pitch simply don't care.
"We are representing the city you know! Our name is Montego Bay United, but we are been treated here like Kingston United," Dos Santos said.
"Without us using the facility, it will be a white elephant," he predicted.
He was speaking following his team's 0-1 defeat against Tivoli Gardens in Sunday's Red Stripe Premier League match at the Complex. Akeem Thenstead's goal in the 45th minute separated the teams.
Dos Santos said he was not using the denial of the complex to justify their defeat — the second from as many starts this season. Formerly known as Seba United, the side was beaten 2-1 by Harbour View last week.
Meanwhile Tivoli, who were beaten by Arnett Gardens in their first game, welcome the rebound. Coach Glendon 'Admiral' Bailey praised his young players for pulling off a win on the road.
"There is a lot of inexperience in it, but what I like is the couple of senior players that we have are really putting in the work with the youngsters, encouraging them and helping them get the work done..." Bailey said.
Dos Santos rued his team's losing effort and promised to make adjustments if the trends continues. "I'm very much disappointed. If things are not working, I have to change things," noted the Brazilian, adding that his charges put in a much better showing than in the previous game.
MONTEGO BAY UNITED — Fabian McCarthy, Kemiro James (Brian Brown 58th), Omar Gordon, Donovan Carey (Keneil Moodie 46th), Graeme Green, Leslie St Fleur, Richard Orette, Ladale Ritchie (Winston Wilkinson 66th), Cordal Simpson, Davin Watkis and Oliver Trail
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I have a certain nostalgic fondness for the original 1972 Elaine May-Neil Simon comedy, THE HEARTBREAK KID (available on DVD), which goes beyond the darkly hilarious film itself, because at the time of its making and release I was living with one of the stars, Cybill Shepherd. This warm feeling only increased with the publication of Cybill's memoirs (Cybill Disobedience), in which there are numerous revelations—-to me, too—-about her various doings during our nine-year relationship (and, of course, before and after). It turns out that on The Heartbreak Kid, there were no extracurricular encounters, though things might have gone a bit differently if Cybill hadn't reacted so disbelievingly when Charles Grodin told her in a bed scene not to touch his hair because it was "a rug." (Some years later, there was a delayed reaction of sorts when the two shared a one-night stand, Cybill tells in her book, the single night only because she found Chuck was then going with someone else.)
When I now see Cybill Shepherd and Chuck Grodin playing out their scenes with such an extraordinarily real quality on actual locations in Miami and Minneapolis, I remember happily visiting her in those places. And watching Elaine direct the actors brilliantly. Indeed, this is the only Neil Simon screenplay or play ever shot—-and there have been over twenty—-that's a real movie, the emphasis being visual rather than verbal. Although the script (based on the fine Bruce J. Friedman short story, "A Change of Plan") is more than excellent, a great deal of the enduring humor of the picture lies in how Elaine May has observed and interpreted the material through her superb performers.
Cybill nearly didn't get the part, although Doc Simon later would tell her that he'd written it with her in mind. Elaine had been turned off Cybill when she saw her on some talk show—-a forum Ms. Shepherd readily admits she wasn't good at in those days—-and another actress was cast. A brunette. Her hair had to be stripped to get it blonde; then it started falling out. On top of that, in rehearsals she turned out not to be good enough. Cybill and I happened to be in New York together at the Plaza Hotel when she got the call to go over and see Elaine May and Neil Simon right away: The picture was in rehearsal and they had fired the woman playing a key role.
Cybill had been despairing of ever getting any part in a good picture since the success of our The Last Picture Show the year before. About twelve hours before the call came on The Heartbreak Kid, I had repeated again my conviction that "the perfect part will come along when you least expect it." The character of Kelly Corcoran was a kind of more likeable, Mid-Western, and wealthier variation on her Jacy role in The Last Picture Show, based, of course, on Larry McMurtry's third novel. Another fond memory I have from The Heartbreak Kid is of sitting with Larry on a terrace overlooking the Olympic-size pool at the Hotel Fontainebleau in Miami Beach and watching Cybill swim laps. Larry and I started writing there an original Western screenplay which, because John Wayne turned it down, became a novel thirteen years later called Lonesome Dove. The character of Lorena in that Pulitzer Prize-winning best seller was first written for Cybill, with whom Larry as well would eventually have a brief affair.
Since Picture Show had been in black and white, The Heartbreak Kid was the first time big-screen audiences had seen Cybill in color. Her character's striking looks and allure are essential requirements of the plot. Which is why Blake Edwards also wrote 10 with Cybill in mind the year after The Heartbreak Kid, though studio politics kept him from making it for another six years, at which point Ms. Shepherd had become momentarily dè classè before returning to grace with Moonlighting. (There's a veiled reference to Mr. Edwards in Cybill's book which no doubt only he will get.)
Seeing The Heartbreak Kid again today, after nearly forty years, I was most impressed by its continued freshness, the oddball honesty and eccentric timing of the way the scenes are shot, paced and played. And Chuck Grodin is uproariously funny—-an absolute genius of a performance that never for one instant seems tricky or facile or predictable. His work—-and Elaine May fought hard to have this virtual unknown in the lead—-gives the picture its extremely vital spine. Jeannie Berlin, Ms. May's super-talented daughter, also gives a flawless comic portrayal. As the bride who gets dumped on her honeymoon, she is realistically funny and strangely heartbreaking both at the same time, and was justly nominated for a Best Supporting Oscar. As was Eddie Albert, doing a classic slow-burn deadpan turn as Cybill's rich dad. Audra Lindley, later of Three's Company fame, is wonderfully bland as her mom.
Actually, if there's one thing wrong with the film, it's that the Mexican stand-off achieved between the Albert and Grodin characters is breached too quickly and off screen, leaving a slight sense of disappointment just at the end. However, this certainly does play into the definitively dispirited conclusion the director's emphasis achieves. As if to echo—-despite the overly easy happy ending—-Oscar Wilde's famous remark that there's only one thing worse than not getting what you want, and that's getting it. According to Cybill's autobiography, I'd say that would probably hold true a number of times for her and me, too.
Arianne Ulmer Cipes | October 23, 2010 4:00 AM
Dear Peter
Congratulations. What a treat to have you available daily to fill my day with your valuable thoughts on the cinema.
All the best and great success
Katie Carnes | October 8, 2010 10:02 AM
Great Blog about Hearbreak Kid. I really loved this movie and was extremely disappointed with the remake with Ben Stiller. As the post above said, do not see it. I am going to have to order the original movie through another venue as the new remake is the only one I can find in local rental shops. I am a friend of Amy Goodwin in Austin and had the pleasure to meet you at the Alamo Drafthouse showing of Paper Moon. Cheers from Austin. Katie
James McIvor | October 6, 2010 7:08 AM
I've always loved Elain May, and her with on The Heartbreak Kid is wonderful, but sadly it's been OOP on DVD for years. A New Leaf didn't even get a chance to become OOP.
I've always hoped / dreamed Ms. May (or Mr. Bogdanovich) would write/direct/act in a film set in a grand retirement villiage for elderly Hollywood players - the actors, the technicians, directors and writers. Would make a great tragi-comedy about the by-gone era, the egos, the decades old entaglements etc.
Phil Edwards | September 24, 2010 6:27 AM
Well, this is a treat. It seems Peter has been part of my movie world ever since I started reading about films I couldn't see, when he used to write about them.
I'll be checking in regularly!
Robert Ellis | September 23, 2010 3:44 AM
I've always enjoyed your DVD commentaries, especially the one for Citizen Kane, so I'm looking forward to reading your blogs. Heartbreak Kid is a cool film. Grodin is always great. Just watched Heaven Can Wait again, and I can't imagine any other actor doing a better job than Grodin did.
Steven Flores | September 22, 2010 11:53 AM
Nice post Peter. Welcome to the Blogosphere.
BTW, have you seen the remake by the Farrelly Brothers with Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan, Danny McBride, and Malin Akerman?
I beg you, do not see it. It was truly one of the worst films I had ever seen. Not once did I laugh nor had any care for the characters. It was truly horrendous.


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Every one knows the names at the top of the DT roster Mccoy, Miller, Price, and Sims. The question is who will come out of this battle on on top. We all can speculate about who will win, but there is only 1 man making that decision. No matter the out come the D will heavily depend on Price and Miller Establishing their presence. Price also is the only DT who can battle with Mccoy for the UT position, while we all know Mccoy will start, no coach is going to let a rookie know that the job is secure before their first start.
No matter what happens Price and Miller will get good playing time next year. These two will have the fresh legs in second halves of the game (Something we did not have against carolina in the 08-09 season) and can not let there time go to waste. Both of Miller and Price abilities allow them to contribute in different ways for both to make an impact and give opposing teams different looks, plus allowing Rah to flirt with different formations.
Brian Price at 6'1 303 is not your typical NT he is more of an hybrid DT like Sedrick Ellis, I am not saying Price is as good as Ellis I am just comparing the players style. I don't know the strength difference in the players but Brice is bigger in frame and that allows him to play the NT, but I think he will be at more than just the NT position. He also has fundementail pass rushing moves and counter moves , which means he can get a rush up the middle not just an push. He is not consistent in staying low and driving his feet which is why he was not rated higher even though he played on a high level in college .
Roy Miller is 6'1 310 pounds I don't know the muscle body fat % but he looks as if has more muscle than fat. He is strong and stout against the run, playing the DT position 1 of the first things you learn is to stay low and drive your feet. Miller plays with that fundamental play in and play out, keeping that low center of gravity allows you to generate power, and if you watch this guy play he does not get blown off the ball to often. That was evident last year, but if your UT is not getting off the ball and running down the line or scrimmage, then an average NFL O-line will form a V around that 1 NT holding the point. Miller also has a non stop motor guys who've got that has a lot of will power, Miller gets Sacks off that will power alone it's like in basketball in Game 3 of the 2010 finals Derek Fisher made big plays for the Lakers with just his will. With that will power in Miller can give you a push in the pass rush he did get 2 sacks last year and with the league average in sacks for an DT being 2.8 thats not pretty bad. Without Millers non stop motor it would be hard for him to get playing time, while he might be stout with an low center of gravity just relying on that in the NFL will get you blown off the ball.
If you were to look at our defensive roster like an baseball line up we have a lot of home run hitters, but like a baseball line up you put your best home run hitters in around 3,4,5, of that lineup, and will need the rest of the batters to step up so there just wont be single home runs. In contrast think of the forced turnovers as home runs, you get that from your play makers (homerun hitters) you still need to stop the run and still need a pass-rush so there just wont be turn overs ( single homeruns). Miller and Price will be key in this role no matter who starts, each guy needs to establish there presence with their unique ability, if that happens then this defensive unit will be irritating to play against.


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Week 10 Bears-Lions game moved to late afternoon
The NFL has moved the Week 10 Bears-Lions game to a 4:15 p.m. ET kickoff. The Patriots-Jets game will remain as the Sunday-night game on NBC.
Shorts and Shells: Week Eight
Even on bye, the Packers are the envy of teams at the other end of the standings, who are eyeing Pack staffers like Reggie McKenzie. Also, Bill Belichick's questionable coaching move, and more from Week Eight.
Lions dominate Tebow, Broncos
The Lions sacked Tim Tebow seven times and turned his two turnovers into touchdowns as they snapped a two-game skid with a 45-10 victory over the Broncos.
Report: Lions DT Suh sets up meeting with league office
Lions second-year DT Ndamukong Suh set up a meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell and other members of the league office to get clarity on his penalties, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported on Sunday.
Lions' safety depth gets lift with Harris addition
Ex-Bears S Chris Harris, whom the Lions claimed off waivers Friday, figures as the Lions' third safety, the way we hear it.
They Said It: week of Oct. 23
Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall, adressing the media before Sunday's game against the Giants, on his Twitter page: "To: Media When we win Sunday please don't say the Giants didn't take us serious."
Ex-Bears S Harris claimed by Lions
The Lions have signed SS Chris Harris off waivers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The veteran defensive back was released by the Bears on Thursday.
Five Packers questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush asks PFW editor/publisher and Westwood One sideline commentator Hub Arkush five Packers-related questions.
Lions sign CB Carey, release TE Finley
The Lions have signed CB Don Carey and released TE Joe Jon Finley.
The First Fifteen: Week Eight
Tebow-mania heads to Denver as the Broncos face the struggling Lions; AFC heavyweights New England and Pittsburgh could aim deep; Eagles-Cowboys is big; and more.


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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw will enter the Republican race for Kentucky governor.
Holsclaw told The Associated Press on Sunday that she and Bill Vermillion, a retired Navy officer from Leitchfield who will be her running mate, plan to file candidacy papers on Tuesday. She has been Jefferson County's clerk since 1999.
Holsclaw's entry makes the GOP primary a three-way race. State Senate President David Williams and Louisville businessman Phil Moffett, a tea party candidate, have already filed.
Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear has token opposition in his party's primary. Harlan County scrap metal dealer Otis Hensley plans to file before the Tuesday evening deadline.
Independent candidate Gatewood Galbraith, a Lexington lawyer, also is running.
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As we are saturated with moves made by teams during the NBA season and in off season, it doesn't take too long to tell which GM's are heading their organizations in the right direction, whether it be the immediate or distant future. It's also interesting because so many people have personal opinions concerning their own GM of choice, but I couldn't help but want to lay down a marker of how I think some are looking right now and some of the key factors influencing their decisions and the overall accelerating changng landscape of the NBA.
Look up Muthu Allagappan. He used a medical company's software (Ayasdi) to create a newtwork of mapped players based upon skills and difference not seen at surface level data. Here iis an example result of him having mapped the 5 basic positions into 10-13 positions needed for a team, which makes sense to so many fans, coaches, and owners. Everyone knows any given player may have skills that overlap another position. So it is said:
1. Morey - In less than 2 year (?) has theoretically built the team up to NBA Title contender? Parsons, Harden, and Howard could be the exact trifecta needed, almost like the Jordan-Pippen-Kukoc/Kerr trifecta. Also known to have consulted with Alagappan.
2. Buford - Unparalleled in maintaining yet almost another title toward the end of this Spurs dynasty and in a small market.
3. Riley - 2 NBA Titles in a row... James said what, 7?. 8? ? Known to be betting on some of Alagappan's metrics.
4. Hollinger - Knew exactly what he was doing in the Rudy Gay trade. Now he continues to not only define the metrics inherently used throughout NBA analytics but is picking up the reigns from an already ground-up developed team, and all he has to do in find the finishing touches. Gay was an unnecessary piece (I wonder if this was decided after some consultation with Alagappan?) Alagappan is a medical student at Stanford who recently made headline at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference at MIT for using medical software analysis on NBA data but was also in a number of paper front covers. Alagappan would consult with Miami's scouts and analytics members before each series to improve their plan moving forward. He uses Ayasdi Software which is based on networking algorithms, I believe. Read all about it; the geeks are taking over =)
5. Lindsey - Managing the prolonged melt down of what was a great thing (starting with Okur's injury in the 2010 playoffs when Utah had another good chance at a deep playoff run), has aligned and picked up the right current and future pieces on which to continue building this franchise. Utah stands in good position now and in the future to make quick headway. Someone already called a deep 2014/15 deep playoff run. I wouldn't be surprised. I would also say Lindsey is headed in the right direction in taking steps to insure the Jazz community stay connected and engaged in the team and organization, and I think he's already taken a lot of steps in that direction from bring back Sloan, keeping Corbin on the books, and allowing Malone some time to help them develope their bigs. He's done a great job at reaching out to existing untapped resources, and in the process, has earned us extra assets along the way.
On that note, the other way Lindsey could put a cheery on top of all of this is if he signed Neto, Roberts, and Tinsley. The Utah Jazz Family knows how to buckle down for a season, maintain faith in their investments (the youth), and realize tomorrow is another day (of which Utah will may have even more ample flexibility in the draft and free agency 2014).
Who do you think was GM of the year?
If I didn't correctly attribute the majority of a season to a GM who has already left and I missed giving due credit, please let me know. I didn't spend a ton of time searching to make sure the GM's listed below were with the corresponding organization for the majority of the important times of the NBA season (and off-season). I counted and I only have 29 GM's listed (i'm bad at counting by eye-sight), so help me pick out the one I missed or overlooked (or more?).
Also, here is a link to the information I used : GM's 2013


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Eau Claire (WQOW) - Two things may have contributed to a power outage in Eau Claire Sunday morning.
About 200 customers in the Shawtown area lost service around 6 a.m. Xcel Energy says crews found a tree on a line and repairs also had to be made at a substation. Power was restored around 10 a.m.


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When he ran for office in 2010, he said he was worried about the national debt.
Four years later, with the nation's debt increasing by about $1 million every minute, he said that worry continues.
United States Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told a packed crowd at Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon on Monday that the United States borrows nearly $1 trillion a year, and the nation's debt has spiraled out of control to $17.5 trillion.
The room of political candidates was silent as the names were drawn.
In the end, some were pleased with the outcome, while others wished they had better luck.
Last Thursday, many of those who will be on the ballot this General Election on Nov. 4 gathered as Taylor County Clerk Mark Carney, with help from Rhonda Taylor, a deputy who works in Carney's office, and Becky Benningfield, who is serving on the county's election board, drew ballot positions.
A Campbellsville man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to kidnap a woman after running from police.
Prince C. Turner, 23, of Ray Street, was arrested last Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Ray's arrest came two days after he allegedly stole items from Walmart and caused damage to a display case there.
According to a Campbellsville Police report, officers received a report on Sunday, Aug. 3, that a theft had occurred at the store.
Parents who let their children roam the city late at night are being warned that they are in violation of Campbellsville's curfew for minors ordinance.
The ordinance, which has been in effect since 2000, sets a curfew for individuals younger than 18. Minors who aren't accompanied by a parent or guardian are prohibited from being in a public building or street between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Monday. On Friday and Saturday, the curfew is extended to 1 a.m.
A Campbellsville woman has been arrested and charged with leaving her young children home alone.
According to a Taylor County Sheriff's Office report, deputies received a report from social services staff members on July 21 that a mother had left two small children home alone on July 16 at about 5:15 p.m.
J.B. Holmes entered weekend PGA tournament play at 2-under par.
See more details about his first two rounds of play on the sports pages in the Monday, Aug. 11, issue, starting on Page 9, and in the upcoming Thursday, Aug. 14, issue.
For more photos from Valhalla, see a slideshow on the CKNJ home page and continued coverage on the CKNJ's Twitter account.
A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly threatened a man with a gun.
According to a Campbellsville Police report, officers responded on Monday at about 3 p.m. to a home on Osage Avenue to investigate the report of an intoxicated man with a gun.
When officers arrived, according to the report, they came into contact with Kenny D. Webb, 48. Officers were able to see Webb, whom they saw had a handgun.
The report states that Webb was seen knocking on the door of a home while shouting threats to the homeowner.
It's going to cost about $620,000, but before all is said and done, it might cost even more.
The company that will install the new heating and air conditioning system at the Taylor County Courthouse has recommended that magistrates consider installing some additional equipment at the courthouse. The extra cost could total as much as $60,000.
Arthur Bottorff, an area service sales manager for Carrier, said the project to replace the HVAC system is under way.
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November 8, 2011
Haiti's Ministry of Health finally gave in and officially announced the beginning of a vaccination campaign against cholera, after one year of pressure from the United Nations' Pan American Health Organization and the recent takeover of Haiti's prime-ministerial position by Clinton aide and U.N. employee Garry Conille. Cholera is eminently curable, and the cure is clean water.
September 25, 2011
It took nearly a year since the start of Haiti's cholera epidemic for scientists to get conclusive proof that the cholera bacteria in Haiti are identical to bacteria in Nepal. The only reason it took so long to discover that Haiti's cholera came from Nepal is because scientists had until now not bothered to compare the cholera from Haiti to cholera from Nepal.


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First there are five reasons how the Nationals have weathered adversity:
- Winning early in the season while playing most of the first one third without much of the core of offense healthy (Morse, Werth, Ramos, Zimmerman).
- Not having the 2011 closer (Storen) for more than half of the season.
- Following the sweep by the Yankees with a winning series against the Tampa Rays.
- Losing the nightmare game against the Braves by blowing a nine run lead, but still splitting the four game series and going on to win 14 out of the next 19 games.
- Winning in August despite the backend of the bullpen having several rough outings, especially Clippard.
So it is no surprise to me that the Nationals record in August is improving from an already good record through July as only Ramos has not returned from the injury list, though Desmond's lose is significant. The Braves are hanging tough, but unless a Nats starting pitcher or two goes down, they do not have a prayer. Prediction: the Nationals will clinch the division title before the last seven games of the season and get home field advantage throughout post season.


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It seems it's recap time for one of the most intelligent metal bands around: while they mainly continued reaching in new directions with Six Degrees and Train of Thought, this one is more of a summation of what they learned to do right on those two albums, minus (mostly) the missteps. There's some of the grand proggy bombast of 6D, but here it's not overblown and actually serves the songs, especially in the big closing title track. Likewise, the angry-metal-ish bent of ToT is present in spots but it seems appropriate rather than forced. If you haven't heard either of those yet, this still shouldn't disappoint.. if you're completely new to DT this could make a good first pick, but you still need Images & Words to make your life complete.
The sound is as varied as they've ever done, although perhaps somewhat more 'light' overall than usual. "The Root of All Evil" is the next part of Portnoy's recurring series (trilogy)? and so it's just as fierce and heavy as "Glass Prison" and "This Dying Soul" with some reprises of previous themes to tie them together. "I Walk Beside You" with its joyous soaring (even radio-friendly) chorus has been getting comparisons to U2 all over the place – though it's not nearly as bland/cheesy as that may suggest – and "The Answer Lies Within" is a lovely simple ballad in the tradition of "Eve" or "Anna Lee." Those who scoff at more straightforward 'poppy' stuff won't find much to like there, but I don't see a problem. "Panic Attack" should make up for it for the progheads – it's a frightening eight minutes of laser-sharp hyper riffing frenzied enough to induce claustrophobia.
It's probably inevitable that any band under the 'progressive' umbrella has to use an orchestra at some point, but that's pulled off excellently as well. "Sacrificed Sons" has a palpable air of doom and sorrow despite being fairly melodically & lyrically predictable, and the huge title track weaves the strings into a several-movement epic to rival "A Change of Seasons." It's derivative of a couple obvious 70s prog bands, but this is the album's finest moment: it's sweeping, it's powerful, it goes from restrained/subdued to all-out virtuosity to sweepingly gorgeous to crazy-scary and back without blinking an eye. I'm not sure how else to describe the thing since I haven't really even started unraveling it. It's a nice touch that it ends with "the story ends as it began," closing with the same piano hit that opens the album. Fun.
Thematic-connection lovers should eat this disc up. It's their eighth album (hence the title), there are eight tracks, and the insert pictures have 5s and 8s all over the place. The tracks & lyrics in the booklet are set under a music staff labeled 1/8, 2/8, 3/8 etc. and though there's plenty of time-sig-jumping, they tend to stick to the appropriate number ("These Walls" is primarily 3/4, "Panic Attack" has a recurring case of 5/8 and so on). Each set of lyrics also has a key signature above it, and if I knew any music theory I could probably say whether the keys evenly span a full octave over the course of the disc. But I don't, so you're on your own.
Overall: I say it's their best work at least since Metropolis 2, and if the last two left you lukewarm in spots, this should come as a welcome relief. And if they didn't, then there's no reason to hesitate here. It's one to devour.


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Accountant setting off for solo Spanish cycle ride (From The Argus)
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Accountant setting off for solo Spanish cycle ride
9:03am Tuesday 16th July 2013 in News
An accountant and intrepid cyclist is setting off on a solo bike ride from the top of Spain down to the Costa del Sol in Andalucia.
Simon Hood from Brighton will be taking the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander today, then cycling the 900-plus miles to Malaga over the next three weeks.
The 37-year-old Albion fan is planning to average 50 miles a day and will be wearing a Dark Star Brewing Co cycle jersey in the hope that any other Sussex ales fans he encounters along the way will give him an encouraging shout-out.
Mr Hood said: "I'm feeling increasingly destructible each year but an upcoming period between jobs means I have the chance to take on a physical challenge while I still can.
"Spain was the obvious choice as being engaged to a girl from Catalunya has meant many visits there over the last few years and given me a strong affection for the country."
While his Spanish friends are concerned for his state of mind in even contemplating the trip in the fierce midsummer heat, Mr Hood has spent the past few months getting tour ready, using Ditchling Beacon as a regular training ride.
As he embarks on his journey, readers will be able to follow Simon's progress – and send messages of support – on his Argus blog, Tyres and Tapas.
Read about how he copes with potential problems of too much (or not enough) luggage, mechanical breakdown, saddle sores, riding on the right (or wrong) side of the road, Spanish traffic symbols, limited language skills and the thousand other challenges now facing him at www.theargus.co.uk/magazine/travel/ spanish_cycling_blog/.
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9:46am Tue 16 Jul 13
kopite_rob says...
My experience of cycling in Spain, much of it along the coast between Alicante and Valencia is though many roads are dual carriageway they have very generous shoulders for cycling and cars and lorries will move into the outer carriageway to reduce "wash". Something that is common throughout Europe, whereas in the UK you're lucky to even get the recommended 2 metre space. Also the road surfaces are pristine even the shoulders are well kept. Potholes are a rarity. Though watch out for any sudden rain as the roads are prone to oil spills which remain hidden till wetted.
You'll also find many Spanish roadies out even in the middle of the day, so you'll have plenty of company.
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