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By Indiewire | Indiewire January 4, 2011 at 4:47AM
Will (Ben Foster) is a satellite-mapping engineer conducting a survey of Armenia. One morning at his hotel, he meets Gadarine (Lubna Azabal), an Armenian expatriate and photographer, who has recently returned home. The pair impulsively decide to drive across the country together.
An unlikely love story, "HERE" is also a cerebral, self-reflexive road movie that arrives at a fascinating intersection of forms. The film was born from a non-narrative multimedia piece (2008 Sundance Film Festival, New Frontier); it was a collaboration among director Braden King, a composer, and a video artist, parts of which migrated into this script (developed through the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program). King's atmospheric, contemplative aesthetic encourages us to examine the personal relationship we all form to both physical space and story space.
Because of his work (called ground-truthing), Will comes to view the land as a source of faulty data, while Gadarine sees it as a way to redefine her relationship with home. As HERE suggests, "truth is conjecture." [Description courtesy of Sundance Institute]
U.S. Dramatic Competition
Director: Braden King
Screenwriter: Braden King, Dani Valent
Cast: Ben Foster, Lubna Azabal, Narek Nersisyan, Yuri Kostanyan, Sofik Sarkisyan
Executive Producer: Julia King
Producer: Braden King, Lars Knudsen, Jay Van Hoy
Composer: Michael Krassner, Boxhead Ensemble
Cinematographer: Lol Crawley
Editor: Andrew Hafitz, Paul Zucker, David Barker
Sound Designer: Kent Sparling
Responses courtesy of "HERE" director Braden King.
Looking at movies as "a mirror"
My high school (New Trier, in the north suburbs of Chicago) had a very strong arts program. I was deeply involved with photography and music from about twelve or thirteen years old. At the same time, John Hughes was making his teen classics in and around the area, there was something very powerful about having my immediate surroundings and those intense, formative teenage years mediated back to me in real-time.
Seeing "The Breakfast Club" at thirteen or fourteen was the first time I can remember realizing that movies could be something other than escape or entertainment; they could serve as a mirror, a way to work yourself out. From that point on, I just knew. An obsession was born that led to many afternoons and evenings at the Fine Arts Theater on South Michigan Avenue, across from the Art Institute. Sneaking into the always-closed balcony of that classic movie house with a girlfriend and a bottle of wine to see something like "Wings of Desire" - those were indelible experiences. We'd stagger back out onto the dusk-lit street, unable to speak. The world had shifted. I always dreamed of seeing one of my own films there someday, but sadly, like so many others, the Fine Arts is now dark.
Recalling nomadic lovers as inspiration and discovering Armenia...
The path to "HERE" was one of following the breadcrumbs. I didn't wake up one day with a fully-formed story about an American mapmaker working in Armenia. In fact, as we neared picture-lock, I found a long-forgotten, seventeen year-old folder of notes that contained some of the seeds that this film grew from. "HERE" has been trying to find its way into the world for a long time.
Early inspirations included wanting to create something that felt like a lot of the cross-country road trips I'd taken in my twenties - sometimes alone, sometimes with friends, sometimes with fleeting, nomadic lovers. I had no idea what the story would be, but I always had a very strong sense of its atmosphere and tone. I slowly got interested in maps, orientation, how we find and define ourselves through our relationships.
I was already obsessed with landscape. I met my co-writer, Dani Valent, through mutual friends in the band Dirty Three back in 2000. Armenia made itself known through another friend, the Armenian filmmaker Garine Torossian, who thought it could serve as an appropriate backdrop for the story I was trying to sketch out. After receiving a Creative Capital grant to develop the project in 2005, I traveled there for the first time and instantly found that she was right. I scouted the country for three or four weeks and returned to New York finally ready to sit down and write the script.
Deadly snakes and military run-in & "living the film...
My methodology on "HERE" had a lot to do with being quiet - looking, listening, observing. I tried to set up a situation in which the cast, crew and I could explore ourselves in the same ways the film's characters do.
We were the first American feature film ever to shoot in Armenia. It was a grand adventure, full of intense challenge and hardship but also great reward. The shoot was a kind of crazed, contemporary combination of FITZCARRALDO and The Rolling Thunder Revue. We spent five months in Armenia; I don't think we were ever in a given base camp for more than two or three days over the course of the eight week shoot. There were deadly snakes, run-ins with the military, many moments in which I was absolutely sure it would all fall apart. But we learned things about ourselves that you can't learn any other way. I think the film reflects that in myriad, unconscious ways. We were living the film's themes; it's a map of itself.
A five foot viper and the help of the "gods of cinema."
There was one quite specific, very wide, landscape shot that was originally meant to be the film's final image. It had to be done at dawn. We'd scheduled it at the end of an all-night shoot [and] the plan was to wrap out of our night location before the sun came up, drive an hour out of Yerevan, set up and be ready to go at the day's first light.
Though we were utterly exhausted, everything went more or less according to plan until my 1st AD, Chris Carroll, shouted at me to freeze as I walked out in the dark to show the crew where I wanted the camera. He told me to look down without moving. I was straddling a five-foot long viper, one of Armenia's deadliest snakes. Their venom can kill you in fifteen minutes. Over my strong objection, it was decided that we were pulling out. I went to bed that morning convinced I was never going to get the last shot of my film.
But then, a few days later, we spotted another, far more beautiful landscape while shooting the film's final pickups and decided to go for the shot just as the sun went down (shooting dusk for dawn). It worked out far better than the first location would have. Lesson learned: if you're patient and pay attention, the gods of cinema will guide you and, eventually, offer their gifts.
Leaving the filmmaking "comfort zone"...
My career up until "HERE" had been pretty solitary and hand-made. I was fortunate to receive the kind of institutional support that I did on this film - various grants and an invitation to participate in the Sundance Institute's Writers and Directors Labs, which were truly life-changing experiences.
While I'd been directing commercials and music videos for some time, I was still a bit naive about the industry. It took me a while to understand that filmmaking can't always be the magic, sacred endeavor I'd always wanted it to be, especially when working on this scale. Everything everyone tells you is true - these things take years, pounds of flesh and unwavering faith. I think I'm more able to take the highs and low in stride than I was when "HERE" began. Making these films is like being on a rollercoaster that never quite comes back into the station. Thankfully after a while, you become desensitized to both the heights and sudden, long drops. It just starts to become where you live.
And the hopeful result?
We worked hard to create a film that's as experiential and romantic as all the best road trips are (and I mean "romantic" in every sense of the word). Hopefully, "HERE" rewards the viewer in unique ways depending on the life and relationship experiences they bring to it; a film should exist between the screen and the audience. I'll be thrilled if we discover that we've drawn out some small sliver of that kind of interactivity when the film premieres out in Park City.
"HERE" kind of wears its influences on its sleeve, I think.
"HERE"'s larger context and goes to New Frontier...
"HERE" (the feature film) is just one part of a larger, multi-platform project that includes much more abstract live film and music events, video installations and gallery exhibitions. In addition to premiering "HERE" at Sundance, we will be mounting a more intimate version of a related piece that originally premiered at The Museum of Modern Art in April, 2010. It's called "HERE [THE STORY SLEEPS]." It features live musical accompaniment by composer Michael Krassner and Tim Rutili from the band Califone. That show will be at New Frontier on January 27. That piece and others like it will tour internationally throughout 2011 in a helix-like relationship with the feature film.
And what's coming.
Otherwise, I'm avidly reading scripts while continuing to develop my own new stories and projects. Though not necessarily autobiographical, "HERE" is definitely a personal film that took a long time to get off the ground. It's extremely cathartic and rewarding to complete something like that, but I love to direct and I want to get on to something new as soon as I can. I'm anxious to combine the interests that led me to "HERE" with the directorial lessons and skills I took away from it to push my envelope as a filmmaker much further. Smart, tightly scripted projects with a global focus and/or strong sense of place and atmosphere are proving to be a strong draw.


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Why do we work?
If you are like me, you have been taught in your childhood that in order to succeed in life, you had to work hard. You've learned that the money you need to fulfill your needs and desires had to be earned at the expense of great effort.
You've been told you had to go to University, build a career, covet a job in a prestigious company that pays its employees very well. Go to work every day, get your tasks done and fill your time sheet. Earn a salary in exchange of your working hours.
This conception of hourly wage is so anchored in our way of thinking that it scrambles our sight. Without realizing it, we forsake some of our potential, or even worse, we give it away to our employer.
When you are at work, you earn 20, 30, or 40 dollars an hour. At any other moment of the day you earn nothing. Zero. Has it ever happened to you to think about your job outside working hours? Probably. Maybe those energies you spend outside of work contribute to your professional success. If you are like me, it did happen to you quite often to find the solution to a work-related problem while you were asleep, waking up in the morning with the fuzzy feeling you finally solved the annoying problem you had. And all the time that you spend working out at the gym or the care you take to eat healthier food, aren't these important factors that positively influence your productivity at the workplace? But your employer doesn't pay you for these actions you take outside work. Only hours spent on the job really count.
On the other hand, is it possible that sometimes, your productivity on the job isn't as good as it could be? Friday afternoon, your are happily delighted at the upcoming weekend. Or some other day, a severe pain in the neck prevents you of accomplishing as much work as you usually do. Your employer pays you the exact same amount for those unproductive hours.
Some hours are more productive, some are less. You tell yourself that globally, on the average, nobody looses. However this might not be the case. You probably lose much more that you are willing to admit.
The truth is, working for somebody else is alienating. It deprives us from a part of our freedom. Once we're stuck in the system, it becomes increasingly difficult to take a step back, because all our energies are funneled in our work. We become accustomed to the steady money flow and this acts as a pair of handcuffs. When the rare holidays come up, we feel the need to clear up our mind and we don't take that opportunity to reevaluate our situation. The fear of losing what we've earned so far paralyze us.
However, if we took a step back, we would realize why we work. A paid job brings us a certain level of security, a relative comfort. Under the terms of a contract between us and our employer, we agree to fix a constant monetary value to an hour of our work. Human nature is so that we voluntarily trade some of our freedom for a bit of security.
But in reality, our hour of work is probably worth more than our employer is paying us for it. Or else the big companies of this world wouldn't make so much profits (and we don't blame them for doing so). In some ways companies have more freedom than their paid employees.
We should erase from our mind that we need to provide a unit of time or effort to obtain money. We should instead strive to create value.
Companies and their shareholders understood this right from the start. How do we estimate the value of a company like Coca-Cola? Sure, it does have great sums of liquidities, important amounts of real estate, factories and equipments. But its greatest value certainly doesn't reside in tangible assets. Its distribution network and the brands it possesses are its real value. How much hours of work do you need to create a brand like Coke or Sprite? It's impossible to say. We can't quantify a brand name in terms of hours of work, although it certainly has a value (defined by the stock market in the case of Coca-Cola).
If instead of going to work each morning you decided to spend your time relaxing, having fun and enjoying life. Then suddenly an idea – a single one – came to your mind. A revolutionary idea that could potentially make your employer win (or save) millions of dollars. What if, in that single minute of your time, you contribute to create more value for your employer than you could generate for yourself by working at hourly wage during your whole life !
This seems to be too good to be true. Admittedly it's usually not so simple, but certainly not unrealistic. Just think of the tremendous success of YouTube.com, a website created by two friends Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, which sold 18 months after its birth for the impressive sum of 1.6 billion dollars. It would be absurd to think that those two young fellows could have reached the same result by working for somebody else. Which employer would have paid them 1.5 million dollars a day from the start?
This example is a little extreme but is only intended to illustrate my point. Such a success is indeed extremely rare. But fortunately, a more modest success is definitely achievable by most people.
By working for an employer, you trade your potential against income safety. You good ideas won't benefit yourself but your boss, your company and its shareholders. You could certainly expect a nice promotion or a large end-of-year bonus out of it. But you would still leave behind a part of your freedom.


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Little-Known Features of 2010 Peg Perego Products
Because we often focus on the unique and most-loved features, I'd like to take this week's blog post to go over some of the more standard features that we offer on our products – you know, features that truly help the product stand out but may not receive as much attention.
1) Diaper bag hooks (available on the Switch, P3 and Aria Twin 60-40) – Hooks are built right onto the stroller's frame, so that you can easily hang a diaper bag from the stroller!
2) Extra padded seats (available on all Peg Perego strollers) – Our stroller seats tend to have more plush padding than our competitors' seats, making for a more comfortable and happy baby.
3) Huge canopy (available on all Peg Perego strollers) – Our canopies are some of the biggest in the business, oftentimes stretching to reach all the way down to the stroller's snack tray/bumper bar.
4) Confort dry car seat fabric (available on the Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30) – Soft confort dry fabric wicks away moisture, keeping baby comfortable when the weather isn't.
5) A hood pocket (available on the Switch, P3 and Si) – This convenient pocket is located right on the hood – a perfect place for your keys or phone!
6) Adult cup holder adaptability (available on the Uno, Skate System, Vela, Switch, P3, and Si) – With a cup holder hook on either side of the stroller, our Adult Cup Holder (included with stroller) may sit on either the right or the left. Very convenient!
7) Spot shade (available on the Uno, Skate System, Switch, P3, and GT3 ForTwo) – Smart engineering allows most of our canopies to unzip and convert to a spot shade: a sort of shade that can be positioned to block the sun while still allowing plenty of ventilation!
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As owners determine what exactly they are willing to agree to in a deal to end the NBA lockout, The Oregonian's John Canzano reports that the league has apparently reached a consensus on approving an amnesty clause that will allow teams to remove one player from their books completely. Canzano said that, like the 2005 amnesty program falsely dubbed the Allan Houston rule, players would still get what was owed to them, but would be waived and the luxury tax payments the team owed would be reduced by that players' salary.
But unlike the Houston rule, Canzano said the current proposal under discussion would wipe the waived players' salary off of the team's salary cap sheet. For the Portland Trail Blazers, that would mean waiving a player like Brandon Roy would give the team a chunk of cap space for this offseason.
This would obviously help the implementation of a hard team salary cap, should the league continue to press for that restructuring of the cap. The players' union continues to claim they will not approve a collective bargaining agreement that includes a hard cap.


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This blog is about my trips to various wine regions around the world. It includes tips on wineries to visit; wines to taste; driving directions; restaurants; hotels, and other useful information. In addition, it includes some detailed information on viticulture and winemaking. I hope you will find it useful and enjoyable.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Impressive Tapas Dinner with Tango at Nieto Senetiner Winery
(Sept. 1, 2010) After another short rest we were transported to Nieto Senetiner Winery for what the Argentineans refer to as a "Cocktail" dinner, but which is actually a stand-up affair with many small dishes (tapas) served over the course of the evening with plentiful wine. Dress was formal so I wore the one black cocktail dress I had brought on the trip. As we climbed into the van that was sent to collect us, it started to snow very softly.
It was dark when we reached the winery around 9pm, but the large reception room was warm and bright with a blazing fire in the fireplace and flickering candles. Waiters served trays of Nieto Senetiner malbec rose, a chardonnay/viognier blend, and the entry level malbec. Later in the evening, they brought out the Nieto Senetiner Malbec Reserva, and eventually the icon wine called Cadus. All three malbecs were excellent with ripe blackberry and velvety tannins, but Cadus had more complexity and a long finish.
There were around 100 people in attendance mingling and talking in shifting groups. A four-piece orchestra played soft tango music in the background. Along one side of the long room a wall of windows looked out on an 80 year old malbec vineyard that was lighted to show-off the ancient twisting vines which seemed like sculptures. Fire pits blazed near the vines, and for a while I thought they were going to have a BBQ, until someone explained to me that the dinner would be composed completely of tapas. These ranged from huge platters of salami and cheese to small dishes of prawns, salads, and other tasty treats. The media was in full attendance taking many photos.
Around 10pm, two tango dancers arrived to delight the group with intricate and sexy tango moves (see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDIvg7nYTFI). They also danced an older version of the tango called "criollo," which I was told was the original dance in which the man wears a hat. A man standing near me said that tango was born from a combination of African and Spanish dances, and that over the years it evolved into the sensuous moves we see today. It was truly a wonderful experience – and a perfect welcome to Argentina.
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'An oasis at the centre of a very busy town'
Mandeville Hotel boasts green, natural environment
BY GARFIELD MYERS Editor-at-large South/Central Bureau email@example.com
MANDEVILLE, Manchester - It's smack dab in the centre of the town, but you'd never know; the Mandeville Hotel is tucked away, cocooned even, from the bustle of daily commuter traffic.
It exudes peace, quiet and has a deep sense of history. And that's exactly the way its handlers want it to stay.
"We see ourselves almost as being timeless... we see ourselves as a constant...," says marketing manager Tanielle Elliot whose grandparents, Conway and Meteline McIntyre, bought the hotel in 1986.
"As much as Mandeville grows and as it becomes more bustling, we want to remain an oasis at the centre of a very busy town," Elliott told the Jamaica Observer Central recently.
Close to the Mandeville Police Station, a hotel establishment, known by various names through the years has been located on the site of Mandeville Hotel on the aptly named Hotel Street, since 1875.
The aging, original structure was dismantled in the 1960s and rebuilt much as it is today.
"We have not done any extensions to the property," explained Elliott. "We are sitting on four acres of land, so we do have space for expansion, but right now that's not in our plans," she added.
The property's long history as an asset is well recognised. A painting depicting the old hotel by Elliott's aunt, the late Hope Stewart, is prominently displayed in the hotel's lounge and tables in the bar, The Manchester Arms, bear intricate designs of the old building.
"We want to encourage that concept of old world charm," said Elliott.
To complement that "old world charm", three huge sandbox trees - home to a wide variety of birds — provide shade to the front of the property, and lush gardens to the rear embracing a swimming pool epitomise what Elliott says is the hotel management's commitment to a green environment.
"Listen carefully ... you can hear birds chirping, but you don't hear the (motorised) traffic out there, even though we are right in the middle of town," she boasted.
"We place great emphasis on maintaining a natural environment; a lot of trees, good amount of bird life. That's important to remain a green space in the middle of a growing town...," she said.
"What people love about us is the quiet, the intimacy. They feel like they are kind of cocooned...," said Elliott.
She concedes that heavy traffic in Mandeville's historic town centre often proves a hindrance to locals, but says visitors from even busier places like Kingston and cities overseas take traffic congestion in stride.
"To our Kingston clientele it's nothing to them... it's just life," she said with a light laugh.
Mandeville Hotel has 60 rooms, it employs just under 50 people and caters to a wide range of tourists, including Jamaicans who live abroad, and a large business clientele including sales representatives, professionals and government workers.
"We get a lot of business people; 40 per cent of our clients are business, mostly from Kingston," said Elliott.
The hotel is also patronised by a growing holiday crowd, and for the two-week period surrounding Jamaica's 50th anniversary celebrations in August, all its rooms were booked.
Accommodation aside, the hotel caters for "weddings, business events, a lot of banquets, retreats and seminars," said Elliott.
It is also seeking to woo more locals to the fare in the Arches Restaurant where "breakfast, lunch and dinner [are] served every day", and to the adjoining Manchester Arms, which, Elliott claims, is the perfect place to unwind at the end of a hard day.
"The prices are affordable, our beverages are delicious and we are known for our cocktails. We want to grow that pedestrian traffic from Mandeville residents," she said.
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Autism Court Ruling
Mr. Frank Klees (Oak Ridges): Speaker, Dalton McGuinty made this unqualified promise to autistic children and their parents: "The Ontario Liberals support extending autism treatment beyond the age of six." That same Dalton McGuinty said, and I quote "I believe that the lack of government-funded IBI treatment for autistic children over six is unfair and discriminatory."
Those promises were made while Dalton McGuinty was scratching for votes in every corner of the province and behind every issue. So desperately did he want to be Premier, that no promise was with-held, and no issue was beyond his political ambition.
He is Premier now, and while he and his ministers have the titles, the offices and the trappings of power, they have lost the respect, the trust and the confidence of the very people who entrusted them with leadership responsibilities.
Speaker, integrity is about keeping your word, doing what is right and having the courage to face difficult issues head-on.
This legislature and the people of Ontario have witnessed their Premier fail autistic children and their parents on all three counts.
- He did not keep his word
- He did not do what is right
- And he did not even have the courage to face those with whom he broke faith. Choosing rather, to turn his back on those to whom he made commitments, and refusing to take responsibility, and deflecting any and all questions on this important issue to his ministers .who were equally as evasive.
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I am a long time season ticket holder hailing from Brooklyn. Last night, I could not be more disappointed in the fan support for the Nets and shocked by the outpouring of support for the visiting Clippers. I know many fans came last night to see the Clip show w CP3 and BG but it was unbelievable to me how loud these fans were.
At one point last night, Deron was at the line and missed a free throw. The fans actually cheered him missing a free throw and it was pretty loud for an away team who hails from Cali. That's nuts.
I am real disappointed in the Nets fans this season at the Rock as a whole. Obviously we got the loud and proud section and season ticket holders who are legit fans but overall I totally get Dwills comments about how the home crowd sucks.
As of today the Nets are 5.5 back of the Knicks for the 8th seed. We have done this basically with no natural Center all season, and very little productive play from a SF all season. Perhaps we get D12 in the next 2 weeks or perhaps we move other guys for cap space or a good player. Only time will tell.
Bottom line, we has Nets fans at games need to do what we can to drum up support for our team so the Rock actually has a home feel to it and isn't just a quasi home game for visiting teams.
Last night was a huge home win. Prob the biggest home win of the season. As our schedule shifts more towards more home games we need to come out and support our team.


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Some questions, in my humble opinion, are better left unasked. That may not be the case here. However, I do maintain that there is no clear answer as to which promotion made the best deal - the UFC by signing Jake Shields away from Strikeforce or Strikeforce by grabbing up UFC defector, Dan Henderson. Perhaps, both benefited from the swap of sorts, or it could be that a true winner is yet to be determined. I can't answer that, but in true blogging fashion, we should probably review some of what has been said on the topic thus far.
The ever-controversial, Jonathan Snowden:
As Shields floundered, Henderson did what he always does in the face of adversity. He came back as good as ever. It was easy to dismiss Dan Henderson before Saturday night's Strikeforce Light Heavyweight title fight in Columbus. He was too old. Too predictable. Like the other warriors of his generation it seemed like it was time for Dan Henderson to call it a career.
Strikeforce got what it wanted from Henderson: a fighter who will do his damnedest to deliver exciting fights in the cage. The UFC got exactly what they bargained for as well - Jake Shields, warts and all. After he loses to Georges St. Pierre in Canada at UFC 129, which fighter would you rather have? A guy who will make crowds smile as long as he can and then undoubtedly go out on his shield and help create a new star or two along the way? Or a new Jon Fitch to stand alongside the original, the one man who has been giving White headaches for years?
Snowden's arch nemesis, Subo (aka Derek Suboticki):
What an awful trade for Strikeforce. They pay above-market value (as determined by Zuffa, who seems to do a pretty good job determining the value of fighters) for a free agent that's pushing 40 and was among the best wrestlers in the country two decades ago. For his inaugural fight, they put him against their best fighter, whom decisions him in a way that loses viewers and culminates in an embarrassing black eye on national television. Their best fighter leaves, having cinched a career-best win over their prized new signing, and Strikeforce is left with an overpaid veteran that's never been proven to draw and seems more suited for 205. Why, I'd argue that the only possible thing that could be worse would be for Hendo to then beat a hot prospect that Strikeforce cultivated.
In all honesty, both the above bloggers make great points. The Henderson/Shields fight turned out to be a small train wreck for Strikeforce as Shields was able to completely out grapple an aged looking Henderson. If you'd asked me just after that fight, I would have said that Scott Coker struck out big time. But, wait. Though Shields was able to eek out his first UFC bout against Martin Kampmann, he looked about as bad as he could against a fighter who chose to fight him primarily on his terms.
At this point in time, we need some guidance. Enter Bloody Elbow's elder statesman, Kid Nate:
I don't know how long Henderson can reign as an over-40 champ in a young man's game, but in a way he's the perfect kind of fighter to hold the Strikeforce belt. He's clearly still a UFC caliber fighter, but he's also one we know wouldn't be winning any UFC belts if he were to return to Zuffa. That leaves us free from the annoying questions about where Strikeforce champs Gilbert Melendez and Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza stand in the top ranks of their division.
On balance, Henderson has bolstered Strikeforce's depth at light heavyweight. It shouldn't be about employing charades to try and convince the viewing public that your stable of fighters are better than they truly are. Let the top fighters fight. Even though Dan Henderson isn't a top five light heavyweight, he's still better than the vast majority of his potential opponents in any promotion.
The problem with Henderson is that he's up in age and really isn't a blockbuster name in terms of drawing power. He is still a great fighter who generally puts on exciting fights. I think, as Nate does, that he's a good fit for Strikeforce at this stage in his career. Bring on Fedor.
Turning to Shields, he's a guy that the UFC had to sign. Period. I'm far from an enthusiastic fan of Jake Shields, but he's definitely earned his shot to fight the best in the world. He's beaten the top fighters outside the UFC, so it makes sense that he should challenge the best that the world's pre-eminent MMA promotion has to offer. Furthermore, the UFC prides itself on being the be all and end all of MMA. If Dana White wants to credibly tout himself as the purveyor of premium MMA competition, he has to get guys like Shields if at all possible.
As I said, Shields was almost a necessity for the UFC. They needed a fresh face to challenge Georges St. Pierre, and they couldn't let a consensus top welterweight/middleweight float around outside their promotion. Shields does have a shot against GSP. Personally, I don't think he'll get it done, but his insane skill as a grappler gives him a chance against about anyone. Unfortunately for the UFC, Shields' less than crowd pleasing fighting style will always be a liability for the promotion even if he's successful. Honestly, it's a bigger liability if he is successful.


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Broadcasting once again from across the pond on the airwaves in the beautiful capital of Wales! This set was performed live on Radio Cardiff 98.7 FM as my encore return to The Breakfast Show. With just 30 minutes to showcase a bag full of musical flavors, this rollercoaster mix covers wide terrain and about 30 bpm of tempo to get it done. Thanks again to John Lenney Jr. and all of the Radio Cardiff family for another amazing experience! Enjoy and share!
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01 Diplo & Lazerdisk Party Sex – Set It Off (TWRK Remix)
02 DJ Snake – Bird Machine feat. Alesia
03 Diplo – Butters Theme ft. Billy The Gent & Long Jawns
04 Miramar E-40 – Cumbia Kitty (J-Boogie Arepa Edit)
05 Busta Rhymes ft. Vybz Kartel – Wine & Go Down (Radio Edit)
06 Tifa – Champion Bubbler
07 Supercat Pack – Girlstown Bizness (J-Boogie It Go Remix)
08 Lazy Flow ft. Magazine – Tryna
09 Huxley – Let It Go (Original Mix)
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Notte di Natale The serene story of the Nativity inspired an inexhaustible canon of pastoral music. Joined by Mezzo-soprano Raquel Winnica Young and a mellifluous flock of instrumentalists (Dawn Posey, Baroque violin; and Adam Pearl, Chamber organ), Chatham Baroque will safely graze on the most sublime music of Handel, Scarlatti, Bach, and Buxtehude.12/20/2013
Surrealities The Graphic Work of William D. Davis and Peter Milton. Both are graphic artists working primarily in black and white. The exhibit features about 25 works on paper by the two artists.12/20/2013
East Winds Saxophones at The Nutcracker The East Winds Saxophone Quintet plays on the balcony at the Benedum Center before the ballet, and during intermission.� Ticket purchase is necessary.12/21/2013
Home for the Holidays WSO Artistic Director Daniel Meyer conducts the WSO's annual holiday concert, featuring favorite instrumental and choral music featuring the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County prepared by Michael Rozell.12/21/2013
Russian and Rusyn Christmas Warren Davidson conducts Eight Russian Folk Songs by Anatol Liadov, Christmas Eve Polonaise by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and welcomes the St. Nicholas Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church Choir.12/21/2013
PB&J - Raise Your Voice! Chatham Baroque's Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are designed for preschool children and their accompanying adults. Based on a model developed by the Linton Chamber Music Series in Cincinnati, PB&J is hosted by certified Kindermusik teacher Lynda Wingerd, and encourages young children to become active and enthusiastic listeners through music, dance and games. Chatham Baroque performs live, often with guest artists.12/21/2013
PSO Brass - A Christmas Concert: Music for McGuire The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Brass will present an hour-long concert titled "A Christmas Concert: Music for McGuire." All proceeds will benefit McGuire Memorial Home's services for patients with mental or physical disabilities. A 2:30 "pre-concert" will feature Quaker Valley School musicians, directed by Chris Burgh. A $25 donation is suggested.12/22/2013
The Rat Pack Christmas Ring-a-ding-ding! The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands, celebrates the incredible talent of three of the world's most famous entertainers, singing some of the finest music ever recorded. Drift back to a glamorous era with Frank, Sammy & Dean, a live 15-piece big band and the fabulous Burelli Sisters. Enjoy the songs they made famous, like 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'The Lady Is A Tramp', 'Mr. Bojangles', 'That's Amore', along with seasonal favorites like: 'Merry Little Christmas', 'Baby It's Cold Outside', 'Mistletoe and Holly', and many more.12/24/2013
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Pilot held for murder
A man arrested in the Central African Republic after he stumbled across 18 dead bodies has now been officially notified that he's being held on suspicion of their murder.
David Simpson says he discovered the bodies while he was working as a pilot for a big game company six weeks ago. Today his family say the fact that he now knows why he is being held has given them hope.


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News: Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Film Selling Out Across The Nation
Friday, Oct 16, 2009 10:20AM
Pre-release tickets for the late Michael Jackson's upcoming film, This Is It, are reportedly selling out at theaters across the nation with more than 1,600 sold-out showings.
Despite being nearly two weeks away from hitting the big screen, the nation has already displayed its support for Jackson's memory.
Advance sales for This Is It look set to make the concert movie starring the late Michael Jackson into one of the hottest tickets of the year. The singer's concert movie has generated more than 1,600 sold-out U.S. show times and is the top seller this week at two major online ticket outlets. That puts This Is It in the same territory as next month's highly anticipated Twilight sequel New Moon and other films that have generated high pre-release sales. The studio has said the 112-minute movie will have a limited two-week engagement around the world, starting Oct. 28. (Billboard)
As a result of Jackson's high-demand, theaters are reportedly opening up more show times.
"The pre-sales activity all over the world has been nothing short of extraordinary," Steve Elzer, a spokesman for Sony Corp-owned Columbia Pictures, the studio behind the film. "But exhibitors have really met the demand by adding screens, and tickets are available for anyone who would want to see it, anytime." (Reuters)
While an explanation was not immediately made, the movie will drop ahead of schedule.
Sony has announced that Michael Jackson: This Is It will begin its two-week theater run on October 28, instead of October 30 as originally planned. The move gives the studio a two-day jump on the busy Halloween weekend. Tickets for the movie will go on sale September 27, more than a month before the movie even opens. (TMZ)
A Los Angeles judge recently approved Sony Pictures Entertainment's request to use over 80 hours of Michael Jackson footage for the movie.
Sony Pictures Entertainment received court approval to bring Michael Jackson to the big screen. The court's authorization, announced Monday in Probate Court by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff, allows them to edit more than 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage into a movie. The deal was negotiated last month by Sony Pictures and its sibling unit, Sony Music Entertainment, with the Michael Jackson Estate and AEG Live, producer of the late singer's planned London concert series. The film, like the concerts, will be called This Is It. (Los Angeles Times)
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Rock! Cena! Finally! This! [explicit]! Has Come Back! To Raw! Two More Weeks! WWE Championship!
Did you know, dear Cagesiders, WWE has a championship that bears its name? And it's supposed to be a pretty big deal! And were you also aware, loyal Cagesiders, a certain naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals is the holder of said championship? Because this "Rock" seems to have been misplaced as WWE makes its way to New York/New Jersey.
And yes, my Cagesiders, I am aware I've used this bit before. But if WWE is going to throw out the same crap week in and week out, I feel like I should get a little bit of leeway.
The Rock will finally return to Monday Night Raw after a two week absence. It's completely understandable why he was gone, though. Who can blame Rocky for not giving up the opportunity to plug WrestleMania on The Tonight Show?
Oh? He didn't even bring the belt? Of course he didn't. Because that would make perfect sense.
And The Rock is apparently under the control of WWE Logic.
Yes, I completely understand Rocky probably didn't have much of a say in the matter. Paramount Pictures most likely wanted to keep the cross promotion between G.I. Joe and WWE to a minimum. It's stupid as hell, but this is what happens when tone deaf suits are in charge of these things. As much as I want to, it's probably unfair to criticize The Rock for being handcuffed in what he could hype.
But by Zeus, this is the exact reason why the promotion put the belt on him. To hype the damn thing to the lapsed fans. That is how WWE sold the title change, and it sucks Rock is not following through on his end of the bargain.
The worst part -- the absolutely worst part -- is Rocky can't even show up on Monday nights to build up for his own damn match.
Either The Rock shows up on Raw, cuts a promo, Rock Bottoms someone, and is his nostalgic self, or he does the tour circuit and promotes WrestleMania 29 to an outside audience. This is the WWE Champion for crying out loud.
I absolutely love the hype video WWE put together for The Rock vs. John Cena. But man, I've seen the damn thing so many times I could recite it word for word.
Luckily, tonight shall be different! The Rock returns to Raw with the WWE Championship. Him and Cena going face to face tends to be very hit and miss, but at the very least it's better than nothing.
Right? Please tell me that's right.
Punk! Taker! Sacred Ashes! No Disrespect! The Streak!
When you give Punk an inch, he's sure as hell is going to take a mile.
Last week (March 18), CM Punk did his best Harlem Globetrotters impersonation with Paul Bearer's sacred urn, juggling it around to the horror of The Undertaker. It was a hair raising scene, putting Taker and the WWE Universe on edge. There was no way Punk didn't have complete control over the urn. It wasn't like he would actually let it fall to the floor.
Yet fall it did. And of course Punk punctuated it by telling Taker, "no disrespect."
Just brilliantly done.
It's unclear whether or not Bearer's ashes are actually in the urn, or if it was what the one he carried around while he was The Undertaker's manager. Or it could be the urn Bearer used to carry around, only now it has his ashes in it. In any case, the end result is the same.
Taker is pissed.
Punk using the "Best in the world" gimmick and claiming he would end the streak would have been a solid build. But it is undeniable there would have been something missing. Something that takes an average angle to the next level.
This is exactly what was needed to make this feud great. However, it is unfortunate the circumstances surrounding this situation.
Pro wrestling and death have always had an uneasy relationship. It is well documented this sport ends people's life earlier than it should. Hell, it was just a little while ago (Sept. 10, 2012) Jerry "The King" Lawler almost died at ring side when he suffered a heart attack. The connection between Lawler's health scare and his in ring performance earlier that night will never be fully understood. But the fact is he was minutes from passing away on screen.
But this is entertainment. The goal is to never scare anyone, but to keep people tuning in and talking. So why not incorporate it into the show?
It's interesting to note that CM Punk and Paul Heyman was heavily involved in the Lawler angle. It was Punk who "The King" wrestled earlier that evening. And it was Paul Heyman who would pretend to have a heart attack of his own when Lawler returned to television. There's two have no fear of consequences, no hesitation at using death itself to entertain.
Really, it's only fitting these two are tied to Paul Bearer's passing.
Paul Bearer the character has died at least a half dozen times during his tenure within WWE. This, of course, is vastly different. It was not Bearer but William Moody that died. When a character passes, people can -- usually -- handle it far easier than when it is the man that moves on.
Some people are uncomfortable with death, for a variety of reasons, and pro wrestling is not a medium of subtlety. When they see death in WWE, their reflex is to cringe and back away. And that's perfectly okay. It's wrong for anyone to try and convince a fan they should enjoy something that it is impossible for them to find entertainment in.
For others, though, death is simply a part of life. As someone who has personally been surrounded by death -- and has drifted close to the darkness myself -- I find comfort in this angle. Even when our bodies wear out and our soul moves beyond this realm, we can still be remembered by our friends, family, and fans.
For me, it's a comforting thought in a world of chaos and uncertainty.
I hope people can take solace in the fact that Paul Bearer's family has given the okay for this angle to move forward. And I hope that fans can recognize that this is a television show, one made to shock and entertain.
Sometimes wins and losses don't matter in pro wrestling; it is all about the journey traveled. For The Undertaker vs. CM Punk, the outcome is pretty much known.
But by Zeus, this is brilliant television. And the ability to turn a horrible situation into something greater deserves our recognition and -- in my opinion -- our respect.
Trips! Lesnar! Heyman! No Holds Bared! Forced Retirement! Poss! I! Ble! Con! Fron! Tation!
Last week Triple H signed a contract, sight unseen, agree to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 29. As a future attorney, I can say that it is incredible dumb to sign anything without reading it all the way through.
But this is pro wrestling, and common rational rarely takes precedent.
So what was the stipulation Trips had agreed to? Why, it was a No Holds Bared Match with the "Ass Kicking War Machine." And if HHH lost said match?
He would be forced to retire! Because he was so damn active these past few months years.
The obvious joke is that Triple H has come out of retirement just to be involved in a match where he might have to retire. On top of that, there is really no difference between the No Disqualification Match the pair had at SummerSlam (Aug 19) and a No Holds Bared Match.
It's a straight up rematch, and don't let anyone tell you differently.
So what will happen tonight between these two? Well, on March 4, Triple H challenged Brock Lesnar. Then on the following week (March 11), Brock Lesnar responded. And then last week, we had the traditional contract signing. By checking my pro wrestling almanac...
We'll probably get a hype video for the match without either of them showing up. Because that's going to sell the match.
One! More! Thing!
Did you know, dear Cagesiders,
Okay, that joke has clearly run its course.
AJ Lee has "dated" Daniel Bryan, Kane, and now Dolph Ziggler. These three men will be in a match for the Tag Team Championship come WrestleMania. This is a fact that will be repeated over and over.
Don't be expected to be handled delicately.
Hopefully, this has prepared you for the night's festivities. Leave a comment below about what you are looking forward to, and please join the entire CSS Monday night gang in the live blog TONIGHT!


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The snow of early Monday morning brightened up everything providing us with some great early-week conditions. For mid-week, we have our weekday deals; College Day & Wing Night on Wednesday and Ladies Day on Friday. The upcoming weekend is chocked full of on and off slope actvities:
- EXTREME WEEKEND! Friday night Big Air, Saturday Slopestyle & Rail Jam. For Details: http://www.swain.com/2011/11/20/extreme-weekend/
- Friday, Fish Fry in the Shawmut Grille and NASTAR & Kitt Cup ski racing from 4-8.
- Saturday, 4pm: Stop by Lower Wheels and Lower Robinson to cheer on the Special Olympic athletes as they compete in the Regional Championships!
- Saturday Night: The band, Reporter, performs live in the Shawmut Grille beginning at 9pm.
- Super Bowl Sunday: Finger Food Buffet 6pm in the Shawmut, all you can eat, $14.99 adults/ $7.99 kids, come watch the game on the big screen!
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In reaction to my story on CNN in which I open the piece saying, "I have a confession: I like Piers Morgan," a reader, Jerry McDowell, writes in to give me a piece of his mind. Thanks Jerry!
"You certainly have a taste for shit. morgan is no doubt the most low life, scum of the earth, and miserable son of a bitch on TV. He is a Limey prick and makes me thankful for 1776 every time I see this head up his ass mindless piece of human debris. He certainly screws up the gene pool."


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Davenport city leaders have upped the ante when it comes to a land-based casino. Council members voted Wednesday night at a special meeting to start negotiating with a casino developer.
And the vote was unanimous, proving aldermen are all in, literally. They are closer than they have ever been to getting the boat off the water and building a casino on land. The ten to nothing vote lets city staffers start negotiating with Ingenus Management, and it lets them present a united front. Ingenus has proposed an interstate casino and boutique location downtown. That plan is the choice of the city's consultant.
At the same time, some still back a downtown plan, and say they don't know much about this developer from Minnesota. They remember a recent unpleasant experience with another developer with no local ties. Alderman Barney Barnhill says, "We made a mistake with Steve Edelson. Ingenus, I just don't know who they are."
But aldermen will find out. The city's negotiating team will be looking at design, a cost benefit analysis and whether another property owner could more cost effectively build that downtown boutique casino. During the meeting, Alderman Mike Matson asked, "So does that mean we're asking our negotiating team to discuss with Ingenus about someone else doing another part of the proposal, the smaller casino downtown?" The answer was, it's about getting all the cards on the table.
Alderman Bill Boom says, "I think in three weeks, we'll be able to get a better feel for this team, and see if it's the team we want to represent Davenport in this effort." Bottom line, aldermen say, it's about maximizing revenue for the City. And the Racing and Gaming Commission makes the final decision. "I think going forward," Alderman Bill Edmond says, "the State is just as anxious to maximize the value of that license as we are, so I would look for a favorable result from them."


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Dan Deacon
Since 2009's 'Bromst', Dan Deacon alternately been getting paranoid about the end of the world and working on his brand of contemporary classical. This year he returns to making far-out and wild electronic-pop music, with a record boldly entitled 'America'.
It hints at its large themes but instead of getting bogged down in rhetoric and party politics instead aims for something more akin to the personal is political. At its best it's swarming in throbbing, intoxicating electronics, a fist pumping homage to Deacon's country of birth.


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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) - A blogger who focused on issues in Saratoga Springs has died in what police say was an accidental fall from a window of his fourth-story condominium in the upstate city.
The Saratoga Springs Police Department tells local media outlets that 59-year-old Kyle York apparently was doing work inside his downtown condo when he fell out an open window around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Officials say he died of his injuries a short time later.
Police say he lived alone and there's no indication of foul play.
A former advertising executive, York was known around Saratoga for his local blog, Speaking-of-Saratoga, and for frequently speaking during public comment periods at City Council meetings.


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9 Brands Made in America for Summertime Fun
by Andrew Ward Jul 29th 2014 6:00AM
For almost every activity you get into this summer, there is an American product you can buy. Here are nine.
For almost every activity you get into this summer, there is an American product you can buy. Here are nine.
Kmart struggles likes its corporate sibling Sears, and both increasingly rely on the Shop Your Way program, with in-store pickup of items bought online.
Dollar Tree is buying rival discount store Family Dollar in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8.5 billion.
Amazon posted a much larger-than-expected loss in the second quarter as it continues its rapid pace of investment in new businesses such as digital content.
Walmart replaces its U.S. discount-store chief in what could be an indication that it's losing confidence that its largest business unit will rebound.
Netflix's new milestone of 50 million streaming subscribers worldwide means it is where content makers want to be and where content watchers have to be.
As sightings of great white sharks off Cape Cod mount, businesses in the Massachusetts town of Chatham are embracing the frenzy.
Starbucks makes its debut in the country synonymous with coffee after years of roasting Colombia's Arabica beans for billions of java lovers the world over.
Storms and a late Easter were popular excuses for the first quarter, and corporate America was supposed to turn around in the second. But it's not.
A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose solidly in June, in the latest indication that the economy ended the second quarter on a stronger footing.
An investor group that includes investor and reality TV star Marcus Lemonis said it plans to acquire Crumbs Bake Shop out of bankruptcy.
Rent-a-Center and GameStop are doubling down on smartphones. What do they see in a business that a revamped RadioShack is struggling in?
Airline passengers these days seemingly are paying more for less. But Alaska Airlines is about to give travelers a lot more space for their onboard bags.
Amazon is asking the Federal Aviation Administration permission to use drones as part of its plan to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less.
A leading drone-marker reports strong revenue and profit, while the Container Store says it's suffering from a retail funk.
Economists have sharply cut their growth forecasts for the April-June quarter and 2014, though they remain optimistic that the economy will rebound.
Payday lender ACE Cash Express, which provides small loans with very high interest rates that must be repaid quickly, is accused of harassing customers.
Three authors share their experiences in self-publishing and offer advice for other to succeed in the business.
The Federal Reserve's controversial bond buying program also known as quantitative easing is gearing up for its finale.
Crumbs' demise isn't surprising when considering its dependence on a fad. Rather, it's a cautionary tale for businesses that market a single product.
Smartphones are getting bigger and bigger screens, and it's not just to make it easier to play "Candy Crush Saga." Tablet makers, watch out.
Once folks sign up for Prime, every shopping decision begins at Amazon.com -- for physical objects and for digital media.
Barnes & Noble is still struggling, but investors still believe. Separating the Nook business is a big step, but it's not enough.
The final four contenders in Consumerist's 2014 Worst Company in America tourney are Walmart, Sea World, Monsanto and Comcast. The worst may surprise you.
We may be one of the few countries in the world to call it soccer but we, like the rest of the world, are starting to get a kick out of the sport.
Hasbro's My Little Pony is winning the hearts of fans young and old with toys, TV shows and comic books. Mattel's Barbie is struggling.
Pier 1 stock plunged 13% after posting weak financials. Restoration Hardware soared 13% after blowout quarterly results. What's behind the numbers?
From the planet's No. 1 cruise operator to a pair of homebuilders, here are some of the things that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street.
An investigation at American Apparel has found its CEO misused company funds and abetted the discrediting of an ex-employee who accused him of harassment.
Clothing retailer American Apparel ousts its controversial founder Dov Charney as chairman following an ongoing investigation into possible misconduct.
Amazon set out to do something different in unveiling its first smartphone. How about a completely new way of interacting with your phone, for starters?


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Top Earning Towns in US
How Money Are You: Top Earning Towns in US
CNN Money tracked the 25 top-earning towns in the US and the results are very interesting: 10 states are represented on the list, and three of those states are on the list four or more times. In fact, more than half of the list is represented by just three states! Can you guess which towns and states are raking in the dough?


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In this inspired, timely follow-up to the New York Times bestseller From Baghdad, With Love—Jay Kopelman's moving story of adopting an abandoned puppy named Lava—the author credits his canine best friend with keeping him sane after he returned home from the war.
"[Narrator Christopher Lane] portray[s] to perfection an ex-Marine whose writing admits to anger, hostility, and personality damage resulting from his combat experiences." ---AudioFile
"Kopelman's nonjudgmental approach and his self-deprecating, tongue-in-cheek humor make this survivor's account as engaging as it is powerful." ---Publishers Weekly


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Determined to get more life out of my aging and now unsupported Dell pda, I recently picked up a bluetooth GPS box via eBay and a second-hand set of Australian city street maps.
Now, the whole kit and kaboodle doesn't promise you the functionality of the latest gps navigation tools (voice prompts, journey maps, etc.,) but it at least supposedly helps you find out where you are in relation to where you want to go — you just have to figure out the best way of getting there yourself (heavens, so THAT's why all those orienteering lessons at school were so important! I wish I hadn't skipped them…)
But one of the 'challenges' facing me was connecting the GPS box up with the Dell pda and getting them to play nicely together.
The Dell site is absolutely useless for how to do this, so it relies (as it so often does) on fan sites/forums to provide the answer.
Aximsite has a very robust forum (although it is becoming quieter now that Dell are no longer selling pdas), and the forum is full of talk about gps stuff and the difficulties around getting the two to play together (here's an example).
I can't be bothered to join the forum for just the one post so I've taken to writing it here and hopefully when someone googles about the issue this post will show in the results.
Here's how I got my BT GPS device to connect to my Dell Axim X51:
- Turn the GPS on – GPS goes into discover mode.
- In the Axim's, Bluetooth Settings:
/Mode – enable BT and allow discovery
/Devices – search for New Partnership
> should find BT GPS (or similar) – select it and click Next
> enter passkey (usually 0000) – click next
> should find a serial port service – ensure box is ticked , click Finish
/COM ports
select New OUTGOING port – it should list the BT GPS – select it and click next
Choose a comport (I used COM7) and unchecked secure connection (not sure what difference this makes)
COM ports now lists BT GPS (COM7)
- I have the WM5/Settings/GPS set to :
/GPS program = COM5
/Hardware = COM7
/Access = un-ticked
Note that the first time your GPS receiver tries to connect to a satellite when you power it up, it can take up to 10 minutes to find one. Give it time!


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Haley Henderson Smith - Ballet West Principal Artist
Born: Ventura, Calif.
Joined Ballet West: 2010
Promoted to Principal: 2013
Current Repertoire: "Dracula's Bride" in Ben Stevenson's Dracula; "Dark Angel" in Balanchine's Serenade; "Choleric" in Balanchine's The Four Temperaments; "Waltz of the Flowers" and "Arabian" in Willam Christensen's The Nutcracker; "The Lilac Fairy" in Adam Sklute's newly conceived and produced The Sleeping Beauty; Jiri Kylian's Sinfonietta; Balanchine's Chaconne; and in the 2011 world premieres of Emily Adams' Regarding Us and Avichai Scher's White Noise.
Training: Clarissa Boeriu in Ventura, Calif.
Notable Roles: "Penny/Ensemble" in Dirty Dancing National Tour; "Dark Angel" in Balanchine's Serenade with Ballet San Jose; "Third Theme" in Balanchine's The Four Temperaments; "Long Tall Sally" in Blue Suede Shoes; "The Sugar Plum Fairy" in The Nutcracker; "Myrtha" in Giselle; "Palmyra" in Abdallah with Royal Danish Ballet; "The Lilac Fairy" in The Sleeping Beauty; "Rose" in Twyla Tharp's The Fugue; "Arabian" in The Nutcracker.
Favorite Roles: "Long Tall Sally" in Blue Suede Shoes (2007); "Penny" in Dirty Dancing (2008)
Additional Information: Haley Henderson Smith joined the Royal Danish Ballet in 2000 at age 17 where she danced through 2006. She then danced with American Ballet Theatre during their 2006 Metropolitan Opera House season as a guest from the Royal Danish Ballet, appearing in their entire repertoire.


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A Decatur family is thankful their son is ok, after he was shot during an argument Saturday night.
The shooting happened at a home on the corner of 11th Avenue and 1st Street around 11:30 p.m.
Police are not releasing details about the investigation, but the victim's family is sharing first-hand information.
The victim, who asked to remain anonymous until the police report comes out, has been released from the hospital and is recovering from a gunshot wound.
The 23-year-old lives in the house on 11th Avenue in Decatur.
His cousin was down the street at another home when the shooting happened. He says the shooting stemmed from an argument that broke out between a group of people.
It spilled out into the street and three shots were fired. The victim was hit by a bullet in his right side. He was taken to Huntsville Hospital and released early Sunday morning.
The victim's family is thankful he is alive and they are still shaken up from the incident.
"When I heard the screaming and I saw quite a few people over here, I went and grabbed the rest of the family and we came running down the street and at that time we found him already on the ground holding his side," said the victim's cousin.
The victim's family says a man has been arrested in connection with this shooting. We are working to confirm that with police and to find out that person's name and their charges.
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In case you were living under a rock somewhere, no doubt you are aware that Toyota is planning to add a number of new models (or siblings if you will) to the Prius Hybrid...
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New hope for city's language classes (From Daily Echo)
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New hope for city's language classes
Updated 7:12am Monday 7th April 2014 in News By Joe Curtis, Health Reporter
LANGUAGE classes for children across Southampton could be saved after a last-ditch deal.
The city council had axed its £60,000 annual grant for the Community Language Service, which teaches minority languages to 750 city youngsters.
That put the future of the 50-year-old service in doubt, but now council chiefs and teachers may have secured its future following crunch talks.
As reported by the Daily Echo, the council has said it will withdraw its £60,000 annual grant to the service due to "financial pressures".
The money pays for classroom rental and tutors to teach languages to around 800 children from minority ethnic communities to help them learn their heritage languages, including Polish, Chinese, Urdu and Somali, up to A-Level standard.
It also funds CRB checks for teachers and insurance.
Both children taking the lessons and their parents have talked to the Echo about how important the service is to them.
Shirley-based mum-of-two Aleksandra Dass, whose six-year-old daughter Emilia attends Polish classes, added: "It's an incredibly valuable and important service that gives children a chance to learn their mother tongue and meet other Polish children.
"What's most important for me is that my daughter has the chance not just to speak but read and write and become fully bilingual. Some people lose out on their language and heritage when they become adults and this service would be a big loss. Emilia really enjoys the mix of learning and play and she would miss it."
Janusz Swierczynski, 14, known as Johnny, has been attending lessons for four years and is studying for a GCSE in Polish.
Johnny, of Sholing, said: "It helps me with my everyday English school because lessons are similar and things you learn can work in both. I have a lot of friends here that I don't see at regular school and it is good fun so it would be a big shame if we lost it."
Now following a crunch meeting between Labour council leader Simon Letts and heads of the various courses, a deal may have been struck to save the course.
It will see the council and the schools which host the classes take responsibility for room hire, CRB checks and insurance, while the tutors must fund the rest.
Cllr Letts said: "I have said to the tutors that the council and the schools can take responsibility for certain elements of what is on offer, and we expect them to take responsibility for other elements by ensuring they have a sensible charging policy.
"We are hoping to work together to save the service, which makes an important cohesive contribution to the city."
The funding was due to run out in July, and the new arrangement could start in September.
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8:02am Mon 7 Apr 14
cgt says...
8:28am Mon 7 Apr 14
Datarater says...
Get some common sense.
8:29am Mon 7 Apr 14
jen1 says...
9:02am Mon 7 Apr 14
hulla baloo says...
9:22am Mon 7 Apr 14
huckit P says...
Immigrants must integrate at theior own expense, not that of their host country.
The money spent on such private lessons would be better spent in mainstream education.
9:26am Mon 7 Apr 14
bigfella777 says...
If being bilingual is so important don't our schools teach languages already? French, Spanish , German ect.
What I think this really is, is providing Polish children with their mother tongue so that when the wages rise in Poland and they all go home they will be able to live there and speak the language.
It would be interesting to know how many people voted against this in the councils budget questionnaire.
You get a parking ticket in town, Pawel gets a Polish lesson, it stinks really.
11:16am Mon 7 Apr 14
FreemantleJamez says...
11:57am Mon 7 Apr 14
derek james says...
huckit P wrote:since when did councils ever spend money sensibly?
Private tuition to teach foreign language skills should be paid for by the people benefitting from tjhe teaching.
Immigrants must integrate at theior own expense, not that of their host country.
The money spent on such private lessons would be better spent in mainstream education.
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Arbitrator To Decide If Clippers Will Hold Billups' Bird Rights
An arbitrator will decide in the next two weeks whether to grant so-called Bird rights to Jeremy Lin and three other N.B.A. players in a case that could have a profound effect on the Knicks' roster. ... The case potentially affects four players: Lin and Steve Novak of the Knicks, J.J. Hickson of the Portland Trail Blazers and Chauncey Billups of the Los Angeles Clippers.


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Howard Reinglass, MD, is a well-established ophthalmologist with vast experience and proficiency in the treatment of various ocular conditions.
Dr. Reinglass is board-certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a clinical instructor at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois and a consultant at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Reinglass has been published in several medical journals, including the Archives of Ophthalmology and the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
One of the Doctors Who Make HistoryDr. Reinglass has had extensive training and numerous advanced education courses and seminars in the treatment of diseases of the eye, and his breadth of knowledge, skill and experience yield positive surgical results. He has been trained, approved and certified in all phases of photorefractive technology and is a preceptor for physicians across the country in the use of the excimer laser for vision correction. Additionally, Dr. Reinglass has more than 30 years experience in performing surgery for the treatment for cataracts and glaucoma, pterygium procedures and corneal transplantation, as well as great expertise and experience in the use of other laser procedures for the treatment of glaucoma, diabetes and other ocular conditions.
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The CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S RUNNING is a coaching program, not for children, but for adults. It offers direction to teachers, coaches, recreation leaders and parents on how to structure their running programs so that children will get the most out of their running experience and want to continue running. It discusses how to provide a safe, age-appropriate and enriching environment for children, how to keep them motivated, what is healthy for children and what isn't, how to organize kids runs, and how to keep children coming back for more. It is not an alternative to existing programs, but a means to make those programs even better.
JUST RUN is a highly successful children's running and healthy-decisions program of the Big Sur International Marathon. In 2012, more than 90 schools in California and eleven other states hosted JUST RUN programs. Susan Love, Program Administrator and Michael Dove, Program Developer, say the Center for Children's Running offers "…so many great ideas for running activities on your website that we are going to refer our JUST RUN leaders to it for ideas and motivation." Great! Thank you. That is what we endeavor to accomplish. To learn more about the JUST RUN Program, just click on the icon to the left or visit www.justrun.org.
The CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S RUNNING and the School of Sports Management at NOVA Southeastern University recently conducted a major, nationwide research study on kids' running - the first of its kind. The purpose of the study was to determine how high school coaches view children running in age-group competitions and road races at distances once thought too far for children, and the impact these have on the child's future participation in running. For those who participated in the survey, THANKS! The response was great. The full results will be published soon. In the meantime, we will be posting quotes from many of the respondents on this website.
Check out How to Teach Kids to Love Running now on the Running Times magazine website. It discusses the importance of making discovery and opportunities for success part of children's running, as well as the need to allow kids to enjoy a sense of ownership and belonging. Just click on the Running Times icon.


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How a gay person feels after having spent the Holidays with their hetero extended family, hetero friends from way back, and generally hetero small town, on the other side of the continent.
'Phew. I think I'll take the day off, I just got back from Christmas Break in New Brunswick and I'm hella hetlagged.'
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Cinnamon Raisin Stuffed French Toast
Do you ever wake up in the morning and not know what to cook for breakfast?
Just say you do. 'Cause I do and I don't want to be left alone here.
I don't know why this happens. For the love. I could, at any other hour of the day rattle of a plethora of nice things to eat for breakfast.
But, on a lot of mornings (way too many to admit), I shuffle bleary eyed to the kitchen and just stare. All is forgotten.
It's on days like this that a make-ahead breakfast is totally a pleasure. You just pull it from the fridge, bake, and serve.
Just do me a favor and don't forget to let your toast cool before cutting into it. Impatience equals ugly breakfast.
But even ugly breakfast tastes way better than no idea for breakfast at all.
Now if only I could remember which of my children likes doing dishes…
Make Ahead Cinnamon-Raisin Stuffed French Toast
This isn't a pretty breakfast, but it's pretty danged good. A loaf of cinnamon-raisin bread is stuffed with a sweet cream cheese frosting, topped with more bread and a milk egg mixture, then stored in the fridge overnight. In the morning, your bread has soaked up all the egg and is ready for baking. Less than an hour later, you've got this crazy good pan full of stuffed french toast ready to be served with maple syrup. And everyone will realize, pretty food is totally overrated.
10 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
zest 1 orange
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Line a deep-sided 9x9" baking dish with five of the pieces of bread. In a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and orange zest. Spread this mixture over the bottom layer of bread. Top with five more pieces of bread, then beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla in a blender until pureed. Pour over the bread mixture, cover, then store in fridge overnight.
In the morning, place the baking dish in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, top with maple syrup, and serve with fresh berries and sliced oranges. Enjoy!