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10 September 2005 to 6 November 2005at Centennial Square
Curated by Scott Sawtell
Featuring Michael Jacob Ambedian, Cathy Cahill, Toni Latour, Kelly Mark, Yana Movchan and Mary Catherine Newcomb
Curator talk by Scott Sawtell, 20 September at 7:30 at Centennial Square
In 1984, Koko, a gorilla who understands and uses American Sign Language, asked her trainer, Dr. Francine Patterson, for a cat. After examining a series of kittens, Koko chose a tailless gray male she named All Ball. Koko was a very gentle and loving pet owner to All Ball. She treated him much as she would a baby gorilla, carrying All Ball on her back, petting and cuddling him. When Koko was in a playful mood, she would dress All Ball up in napkins or sign to him suggesting that they tickle each other, Kokos favourite game.
In December 1984, All Ball escaped from the gorilla cage and was struck by a car. The death of All Ball was distressing to Koko. When asked, "Do you want to talk about your kitty?" Koko signed, Cry. "What happened to your kitty?", "Sleep cat." When she saw a picture of a cat that resembled All Ball, Koko pointed to the picture and signed, "Cry, sad, frown."
The reaction of the public and the scientific community was varied, passionate and for this author puzzling. The focus of debate centred on whether or not animals possess "emotions" in the human sense.
This skepticism is fuelled by their professional aversion to anthropomorphism - the tendency to attribute human qualities to things not human. Many scientists also say that it is impossible to prove animals have emotions by using standard scientific methods that is, repeatable observations that can be manipulated in controlled experiments. This leads the scientific community to conclude that such feelings must not exist. The argument continues that, although animals may possess feelings necessary for their survival, such as fear and the drive to multiply, they lack deeper human emotions such as love, compassion and empathy. Namely, they lack soul.
This is, forgive the term, a load of hooey.
For one thing, it is also possible to argue that human beings only possess the necessary emotions for survival. Taken to the logical conclusion, a detached scientific outlook also robs humankind of our deeper feelings. Love and compassion become nothing more than the drive to procreate and a chemical reaction stimulated by pheromones. One of the dilemmas of societies which emphasize pure logic is that they rob us of our essence.
Also, while the scientific outlook may explain why gazelles know enough to flee when predators appear or why wolves travel in packs, how does this outlook take into account the story of Koko and All Ball? The fact that swans mate for life? Or the experience of the millions of pet owners who will tell you hundreds of stories about their pets that involve deep and meaningful feelings? (if youll let them.)
I will concur that our contemporary culture, which presents cartoon characters peddling sugary cereals, and the recent proliferation of pet therapists, may be overcomplicating the feelings of animals. Of course, it is also possible to argue that these examples oversimplify the feelings of animals as well. One fact remains clear, the study of the emotions of animals and the study of the relationship between animals and humans remains a fertile ground for exploration.
This brings me to Fuzzy. Fuzzy is a group exhibition that includes the work of Michael Jacob Ambedian, Cathy Cahill, Toni Latour, Kelly Mark, Yana Movchan and Mary Catharine Newcomb. Fuzzy explores the complex and loving relationships between people and animals. One of the main criteria for choosing these artists was their works ability not only to analyze this relationship, but also to leave us with clues for an investigation into ourselves as well.
In his essay Why look at animals, John Berger argues that when a person regards an animal
a power is ascribed to the animal, comparable with human power but never coinciding with it.1 Berger later embellishes his argument by stating:
The relationship may become clearer by comparing the look of an animal with the look of another man. Between two men the two abysses are
bridged by language
the existence of language allows that at least for one of them
is confirmed by the other.2 Berger argues that due to the inability to converse through language, animals are unable to confirm man, and the lack of a common language guarantees a distinct identity apart from man. It is because of this distance that mankind does not consider animals as together with man, but instead, running parallel to man. Berger concludes with their parallel lives, animals offer man a companionship which is different from any offered by human exchange.3
I believe that this parallel relationship is central to the video installations presented by Toni Latour. In Dog, Eat Dog World Toni simulates the language between dogs. On seven separate screens, we see Toni growling, barking, panting, baring her teeth, licking at the screen and utilizing other examples of dog communication to create a dialogue and relationships between her seven protagonists. Rather than expecting dogs to learn our language, Toni attempts to bridge this gap of communication by imitating theirs. This approach is similar to the way infants learn language by imitating their guardians.
It is astounding to notice the similar modes of communication used between humans and dogs, as we recognize the gestures and primal noises reflective of the essential nature of ourselves. The parallel line between animal and human dwindles and each dog presented on screen adopts its own personality. More provocative than the suggested projection of human qualities onto animal is the opposing reading that we are more like animals than we like to think that we too are capable of this unpredictable nature. In a relatively ordered society it becomes all too easy to overlook our primal selves and how tenuous our hold on our humanistic nature truly is.
The unpredictable nature of animals is present in the work of Michael Ambedian. In Sawdust Tree and Hamster Wheel, a live hamster (Henry) on a wheel operates a kinetic sculpture with a rotating tree made from sawdust. If Henry feels like resting, then the artwork lays dormant. If Henry feels like running on his wheel the tree spins. A complex relationship with nature is uncovered. Man destroys nature by turning trees into sawdust, then Michael attempts to rebuild the tree out of the sawdust. Finally, the tree can only be operated by Henry - the creature stereotypically thought of as the most natural element in the equation. There is a quiet pathos in the work. One might mistake the reconstruction of the tree as hopelessly naive, since clearly Michael is unable to construct a real live tree. One would be missing the point, since it is the attempt to do the impossible that allows hope to grow. This pathos is amplified by Henry, since Michael turns the control of his sculpture over to this tiny, unpredictable hamster. However, Michael respects and honours this unpredictable nature, this inability to communicate, this parallel relationship, and it is in this aspect that the soul of the work lies.
There is an interesting juxtaposition in both the Totems and the Dog Buddhas made by Cathy Cahill. There is a clash of a culture that gives deep and often spiritual meanings to animals with another that simplifies and commercializes them. In Totems, Cathy makes seven foot tall totem poles out of fake fur. Unlike the traditional totem poles of the Native peoples, the animals on Cathys sculptures mimic stuffed ones. Traditionally, totems are carved and placed at the front entrance of the family longhouse to honour ancestors, the clan's standing, rights and accomplishments, to record a memorable ceremony or a spiritual experience. Each animal portrayed on the totems represents a quality or characteristic of the family. An owl shows wisdom, a bear motherhood and strength. Through her reference to stuffed animals, Cathy simultaneously illuminates the loss of these symbolic relationships with animals and, by referencing the totems, she simultaneously converts the animals back into creatures to be valued and respected.
Mary Catherine Newcomb also explores the symbolic nature of animals, only this time through the language of allegory and fairy tales. But Mary Catherines work does not represent the bright hues of the Disney movies. Instead, it references the darker passages of the traditional fairy tales written by Hans Christian Anderson or the Brothers Grimm. In Portrait of a Middle Aged Hare, an enormous rabbit head hushes at you when you pass. The work contains an evocative mixture of comfort and dread. Covered in bumps of plaster, the rabbit looks partly skinned and its indecipherable message taunts you to move further away. A separation is created; one is attracted to the sculpture but also repulsed by it. In a similar manner, Lewis Carrolls Alice followed the trickster rabbit down the rabbit hole. If one takes Mary Catherines catalogue of works into account works which often reference sexuality then one can see this sculpture in a new context. This attraction and repulsion, this luring and danger, become extra potent.
Kelly Mark counteracts the stereotype of the artist as a tortured being and the requirement for artwork to be cold, serious and detached. In Kellys work we see that an artwork can be important and be fun, humorous, loving, light and Fuzzy. There is an enormous heart full of love and affection central to Kelly Marks video collaboration with her cat, Roonie. In her Rock Star series, Kelly elevates Roonie to the level of ROCK STAR our modern Olympian. After all, if Meatloaf and Justin Timberlake can be stars, why not Roonie? When Roonie lies on the couch, War Pigs blasting through speakers surrounding him, and doesnt move, this has more impact on Kellys life than anything Bono could do. Why shouldnt Roonie star in a rock video?
The expression lovingly painted is appropriate when considering the richly detailed and tremendously precise paintings by Yana Movchan. Yanas work often portrays cats and hamsters with fruit and various traditional still-life objects, with each hair on every hamster considered before being painted. This concentration is emblematic of an emotional connection with the subject we only truly focus on subjects of our adoration. The viewer also connects with the subject, as one must move close to these paintings to gain a full appreciation. It is a style reminiscent of the Dutch and Flemish paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries. Yana rejects the impulse to contemporize her subject and, as a result, her paintings appear timeless.
This evidence of caring is apparent in many of the works, but I do not make this observation to suggest that the work is not considered or cerebral. Indeed, the work contains an intellectual basis which prevents it from becoming saccharine. At the heart of Michael Ambedians sculpture is an environmental plea. Toni Latours work zeroes in on the heart of how we communicate. Cathy Cahill mourns the loss of myth and allegory. Mary Catherine Newcomb questions the danger of seduction. Kelly Mark examines our societys values and heroes. Yana Movchans paintings are reminiscent of a time that rewarded careful observation and reflection.
Koko does not wonder about her relationship with All Ball, or the several dogs and cats that she has adopted since. She only needs their companionship and to care for them. Our adopted pets do not seem to wonder about our relationships with them either. They do not look at us with curiosity and detachment. Instead, they simply walk parallel to us, waiting patiently for us to embrace and cherish our relationships.
- Scott Sawtell
Curator Scott Sawtell is an art instructor at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. He has an M.F.A from the University of Waterloo and is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design.
1 Berger, John. About Looking (New York: Pantheon Books, 1980). p.32 Ibid. p.33 Ibid. p.4.
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UPDATE 5/20/13 @ 8:20 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A West Virginia volunteer fire department under scrutiny for its finances must repay $10,000 in state funding.
Legislative auditors say the Chesapeake VFD was unable to provide records showing how it spent most of that money.
The report given Monday to legislative leaders said the remaining $600 improperly paid the water bill of a car wash in December 2011.
The review focused on more than $42,300 in state and other funds after the VFD wrongly comingled the money.
Auditors were unable to review Chesapeake's finances earlier this year after it failed to provide records. With all but $9,400 since accounted for, the audit calls for the repayment as well as a separate account for state-provided funds.
Legislators were told the VFD agreed with the audit's findings and recommendations.
Prosecutor Mark Plants isn't releasing many details about the investigation at this time.
The investigation comes on the heels of the state's audit of the department.
Last year, the County Commission voted to audit the department after consistent financial problems.
The department's funding was eventually pulled because they failed to provide the proper documents to the state.
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UPDATE 11/28/12 @ 6:40 p.m.
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A volunteer fire department that brings in millions of dollars still isn't paying all of its bills.
Despite many attempts to look at the Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department's financial records, commissioners say the department still won't hand them all over.
It all started when the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority told the Kanawha County Commission that the fire department wasn't paying its fuel bill. So commissioners voted to do an audit on the department's finances.
"What we found was appalling. They hadn't paid their CPA, they hadn't kept good accurate records and they have millions of dollars going through their bingo and raffle game," Commissioner Dave Hardy said.
Commissioners still can't get to the bottom of how that money is being spent. The fire department won't hand over the last few records unless commissioners sign a confidentiality agreement.
"To be given a confidentiality agreement from a public fire department, non profit, not paying taxes is just mind boggling and unacceptable," Hardy said. "To add insult to injury, 11 months later we get notice from KRT that they are still not paying for their fuel."
Not paying for fuel, which only adds fuel to the department's financial fire.
"I am not gonna rest until this fire department is fully transparent," Hardy said.
The last thing commissioners want is for the department to close. So to make sure that doesn't happen, they've stopped giving money directly to the department -- and instead pay for insurance and other necessities themselves.
As for paying KRT for fuel, the fire department has until Dec. 5 before that privilege is taken away.
Nobody with the fire department was available for comment on Wednesday.
The Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department neglected to hand over certain documents to an auditor this past winter.
The department provided several reasons for why that hasn't happened yet, and it all comes down to money.
"You drug your feet for months after this commission voted to do a simple audit," Commissioner Dave Hardy said at a meeting Thursday.
In December, county commissioners asked to see several financial documents, but were told some are private and others weren't available.
At Thursday's meeting, the fire chief said he had told the auditor no copies could be made, but that he was welcome to go through records at the department. Hardy responded, saying that wasn't true. That's when the chief accused Hardy of calling him a liar.
That debate went on for about an hour.
One of the main issues involves more than a million dollars made from raffle and bingo games conducted by the department.
The commission asked the department if any money was missing or had been misspent.
The answer was "no" and the chief said they have nothing to hide.
As for the audit delay, the department's accountant says it was years behind in the books because he was still waiting to be paid for previous years.
The department has agreed to hand over everything the commission has asked for. That includes information about the chief's salary that the auditor was previously told was private.
The department has agreed to have everything in by 4 p.m. Monday.


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Alia was a soldier in Kandor fighting alongside Major Zod and his army battalion against the forces of Black Zero. Before the decisive battle, Alia agreed to donate a sample of her blood for an experiment as a way for the Ruling Council to preserve the Kryptonian race should Rao's prophecy ever come true. After doing that, Alia died during the explosion of Kandor along with many other of her fellow soldiers.
Alia was one of the many de-powered cloned Kryptonian soldiers created from the Orb in the Luthor Mansion, saluting to serve under Zod, who had also been resurrected as a clone by the Orb. Sometime later, Clark Kent and Chloe Sullivan saw Alia on a video at the Ace of Clubs, and Clark asked Jor-El about her origins. Jor-El explained that Alia was a Kandorian and told Clark that maybe she didn't come alone. Alia was with Basqat and Faora when Zod ordered them to capture Jor-El; they took Jor-El from Tess Mercer's cellar, where he was being held. About a year later, Alia confessed to dealing a fatal wound to Jor-El before releasing him, and offered a gun to Zod so that justice could be done; Zod then killed Alia. Later, at her funeral, Zod put her body on a pyre and branded a Kryptonian symbol on her forehead before lighting the pyre on fire.
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In the alternate future where the Kandorians had turned Earth's yellow sun red, gained their powers and seized control, Alia dealt with a human thief by branding his back with the Mark of Zod. Seeing Lois Lane, Alia saw she was hungry and asked what she had to trade when Clark stepped in and gave Alia his father's watch. Later, Alia found Chloe running towards Lois after she had initiated a virus to take down the solar tower, and stabbed Chloe with her saber, killing her. Alia followed Lois back through time by grabbing onto her when she put on the Legion ring. Alia followed Lois to the present, where she attacked Lois, seemingly with no powers. Later, she displayed her heat vision, super strength, and super speed as she followed Lois to Oliver Queen, in order to lure Clark to her. Once Clark brought Alia to the Kent Farm, she told him that he would betray them (the Kandorians) and bring about the end of 'their' world (the alternate future Alia traveled back to). They battled, with Alia using blue kryptonite to render the both of them powerless, but Clark won the fight as Alia was impaled on her own sword. Before dying, Alia looked up to Clark and said that she was sorry.
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Creamy Ham Noodle Casserole Recipe
Top a rich casserole with a little crunch, and you've got a dish the whole family will love! —Marion Little, Humboldt, Tennessee
- 10 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk and salt. In a very large bowl, combine the soup mixture, ham and mushrooms. Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with cracker crumbs. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (9 servings each).
Originally published as Creamy Ham Noodle Casserole in Simple & Delicious January/February 2010, p60
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There are many reasons why the instant replay rule would have a profound impact on Major League Baseball. The impact can be positive and negative depending on the perspective of the individual looking at the changes to the sport. Many individuals support the instant replay rule because it will add clarity to difficult calls. Something as simple as calling whether a batter actually swung at a pitch during a pivotal game can be extremely hard to do if the umpire does not have a proper vantage point. An instant replay would allow for a consensus among the umpires on the field, thereby creating an environment for uniformity in the rules of the sport.
Unfortunately, many purist fans do not support the user replay rule being enacted. This is because it takes away from the natural flow of the game. Therefore, if the rule were abused, several calls can be questioned throughout a game slowing down game play and causing players to become aggravated with the reduction in the speed of the game. Furthermore, the instant replay rule could lead to a downturn in attendance because fans do not want to sit through long discussions over certain plays. While this is entirely unlikely, certain individuals in professional baseball management would take advantage of the rule for their team. It would also be difficult to designate who has the final authority in the interpretation of a reply.
If for example there are three umpires encouraged to make the call, it is possible to still have a split in the decision as to whether a call is correct or not. Players will feel more on edge because every move they made during a game can be analyzed and the pressure on the players will be more substantial. History is made based on the ability of players to react to certain situations. When the interpretation of a player's reaction is given to individuals, who are allowed to take a second look at a play history can be rewritten. Certainly, pitchers can benefit from the instant replay rule because the definition of the strike zone would be defined to a greater degree.
It would also be easier to learn which umpires call strikes in what position of the strike zone. However, part of the fascination with the sport of baseball is leaving difficult calls in the hands of the umpires so that fans have something to debate when they look back in history. The instant replay rule would slow down the production of debatable moments in the history of the game of baseball.


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Roots rock fans, get ready: Dawes and Blitzen Trapper just announced a co-headlining bill that hits First Avenue on November 4th. Dawes will be continuing a seemingly never-ending tour behind their sophomore release, Nothing Is Wrong, which came out earlier this summer. They're also still rid ... More >>
Photo by Steve CohenIt's no easy feat pulling off three back-to-back nights at First Avenue, but the Jayhawks made it look effortless this past summer when they powered through one of the most memorable local music events of the year. Ever since founders and lead singers Gary Louris and Mark Olso ... More >>
Jaill joke around at Webster Hall's the StudioThere's something to be said for sleep deprivation amidst towering talent and charming people. Thursday's marathon was completely dominated by women; shredding, bellowing, musing, and farting. Day three was a doozy.
Amidst discussions of its relevancy and efficacy, assaults on its cool factor, and a bubbling undercurrent of general malaise over the pace and current of culture, CMJ 2010 kicked off yesterday in New York City. Some bajillion-odd bands are here, and some of those will be sustainably popular ... More >>
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Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. will be launching an electric version of its Verito Sedan next year. EV technology made by its subsidiary Reva will be used in the e-Verito, said Ravindra Shahane, senior general manager, marketing, automotive division of Mahindra.
"There are some challenges in the electric car market which need to be addressed before we can come out with the electric version of Verito. We hope to launch it next year," Shahane told The Hindu BusinessLine and other media during the launch its Verito Vibe compact car.
Shahane was likely referring to the Indian government recently ending federal subsidies that lowered purchase prices for consumers. As is the case in Europe and North America, automakers in India are struggling to build the right amount of EVs that are likely to sell in the marketplace.
This year, Mahindra Reva is launching its E20 electric microcar. The automaker hopes to sell 30,000 E20 units by 2015-2016, with half of them being exported. These cars are being built at its recently-opened Bengalaru factory, which can produce up to 30,000 units a year. Mahindra can build 3,000 units a month of its Verito Sedan and Vibe at its Nashik unit in Maharastra. Mahindra sold nearly 15,000 Verito Sedans last year.


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What's the word on Aquavit?
- Sarah McC Nov 11, 2006 08:50 PM
My husband has made us reservations for our wedding anniversary. We ALWAYS stay in Bklyn for special dinners, but got a rec from a close friend. Suggested that we go there and get the tasting menu.
We live on a pretty tight budget, so this is a great splurge. Think we'll be happy?
I have only eaten at the Aquavit Cafe - the front room - rather than Aquavit proper (the back room) - since they moved. The food is uniformly very good - I love the herring sampler, the meatballs, and the various aquavits. The wine list is interesting, but a bit expensive - since the Cafe is a less expensive than the dining room, I wish they had a slightly more modest wine list for the Cafe. I find the ambiance (even though I've returned several times) a bit sterile - perhaps check out the website to see photos. If you give me a sense of your budget, would be happy to make some other recs - Wallse (a perenniel - sp? - of mine) comes to mind.
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MMRuth, thanks for the info. I think $300 is the upper limit. Some favorite spots in Bklyn include Al di la, Sorrel, Tempo, Applewood. It just seemed like a good reason to spread our wings and try out some great Manhattan food. A little fancier, really good.
I have never heard of Wallse, but I will look it up.
Aquavit is definitely a special occasion place. I do not like the new location nearly like I did the old one. MMRuth is right, the back room is sterile to the point you are afriad to laugh or let loose. Also scarily, you will have to really watch it there to stay within your 300 dollar budget. The food is wonderful and the service superb though.
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Out of curiosity - how did the rudeness and attitude manifest themselves?
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At no time did I feel welcome. We were a couple, arrived early but were made to wait nearly 30 minutes to be seated with no apology even though other guests who arrived after us were seated immediately. We were rushed through our meal and the sommelier was openly miffed that we declined her first choice of wine (it was nearly twice the price of the wine I ended up chosing and nothing close to what I had asked for (either she doesn't know the list or underestimated my knowledge), which was finally served as our main courses arrived although ordered before the meal). We skipped dessert rather than suffer any further and salvaged the evening by going for drinks elsewhere. Everytime I inquired about the various waits, I was given a haughty reply that things were on their way and that I should be patient. I've never had these problems when dining at other restaurants of equal stature and certainly not at higher tier.
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Sounds unpleasant - totally agree!
Absolutely love this restaurant; spectacular and innovative and delicious food and perfect service. The seafood preparations are superlative, especially the lobster roll appetizer, hot smoked trout entree, or the seafood stew entree. The wagyu carpaccio appetizer is also sublime, especially the truffled root veggie puree. The apple sorbet dessert is simply amazing as well.
My only gripe is that their bread sucks; all dry and cold and hard (pumpernickel rolls, caraway mini baguettes, or hard scandinavian flatbread triangles along with tasteless dill butter). Would it kill them to warm the bread and/or offer some more exciting varieties?
My husband and I go to this restaurant around once a month; we've never had a less then stellar meal and great service. Always a very pleasant evening out for us. It can get a bit pricey though as the wine markup is significant, staying under $300 for two with a nice wine might be a bit challenging unfortunately.
I had one of the greatest culinary experiences in my life at Aquavit - had the tasting menu. They did such a great job of mixing different flavors...awesome.
That's the thing about Aquavit - it's the type of place that, if you get a server you like, a good table, and nice company (and preferably an expense account), it can be as good as any restaurant in the world. But obviously some have had negative experiences so it happens. Personally mine was great.
My wife an I have been a number of times. Just a tip - we find that we like the upstairs cafe much better than the (more) formal restaurant - the cafe is just too much of a great value for food from the same kitchen - the formal restaurant doesn't offer that much more to make it worthwhile. I haven't experienced any rudeness described above (Sorry, Le Den - I really value the service as much as the food in any establishment - there are many places we won't go back to because of bad service despite great food).
re: tpapa2
Have you tried Aquavit since they moved? Because now the restaurant is on one level only, I believe.
I've eaten there once , and had a great , albeit expensive dinner. The service we had was extraordinary.
If the winelist is too expensive, they offer corkage, but that too is $35, so save it for a special bottle.
I also had a mediocre experience at Aquavit. I went for restaurant week but even so, I don't find it acceptable to be seated nearly an hour late for a confirmed reservation. My girlfriend and I actually laughed at one point as the woman serving the lounge area made eye contact with us for the fourth time before asking us if we wanted anything. In fact, the women next to us remarked that it's not usually that hard to get someone's attention.
Onto the food. It's good. The herring sampler is amazing and even the worst dishes are at least interesting. We did the wine pairing and had four very average wines put in front of us without one word of explanation. When we asked for some info on the pinot for example, our waitress replied, "it's pinot from California I think."
Oh well, it wasn't the worst meal and we actually had some fun. But for the money and occasion you're talking about, I think you can do much better.
I think for $300 you can eat an amazing meal at many many places in NYC. PLEASE look at Wallse. I find that place very comfortable and romantic. I also find good food romantic though even if it's not a traditionally romantic(quiet, dimly lit, etc.) place. Honestly, if you're focused on the food above all else, go to Lupa and eat for several hours. It's loud and a little frantic but the food will be great and festive.
Please report back!
Now I'm intrigued. We have to go and try it out. We'll hope for a pleasant server and try to have a forgiving attitude if we don't.
I'll report back immediately!
We're back! We had an amazing experience. At 7:30 the place was mostly empty. We were treated so well. Loveliest staff. No snobby attitude, no trying to sell us more expensive wine.
We started with a flight of flavored aquavit- loved the mango, lime and chili pepper. Didn't love rasberry/ginger or coconut/avocado, but we drank it all.
I had the tasting menu, and my husband had the veggie tasting menu. Each had one glass of wine, with another shot of aquavit at the end.
I can't possibly list all the food, but it included the hot smoked trout with apple/horseradish broth; yellowtail tartar with duck's tongue; foie gras and pastrami with cherry chutney; venison with star anise broth; apple sorbet with fennel cream, and my favorite----- concord grape juice with chocolate crumbles and coconut sorbet!
And we had at least a half dozen amuse bouche. Maybe my favorite of the savory dishes.
Let me say this about the food- everything was impeccable and very creatively done.
I think I learned, though, that the strength of the flavors really overwhelmed me. I'm not a huge anise fan, and there was anise and fennel in almost every dish. I knew this, but forged ahead. But I this has to do with my taste, not the quality of the food. My husband loved the veggie tasting menu and was quite full afterwards (a MAJOR feat!)
And, with everything (two tasting menus, two glasses of wine, a flight and a glass of aquavit), we made it at $320 all included. Not bad.
It was a learning experience for me. I'll skip the star anise broth and citrus foam, in favor of the simplest preparations with high quality ingredients. But for an adventure, this was marvelous.
Thanks for the report and happy anniversary! Glad you had a great time; this restaurant really is a gem. If you get a chance, could you describe the veggie tasting menu that your husband had? I've never tried it and have never known anyone who's gotten it, so I'm curious to know how the preparations were.
re: sumfrequency
He had the Boston lettuce salad with Asian pear and cheese; roasted salsify with broccoli puree; mushroom ganache, roasted mushrooms with cherry chutney; and a spaghetti squash/brussel sprout dish with watercress. It came with different amuse bouche, and some of the preparations were similar to the chef's menu (like the ganache and cherry chutney).
Had NYE dinner last night, the $80 first seating, not the $250 2nd seating that included a paper top hat. The salmon plate was great, especially the spiced smoked salmon with goat cheese ice cream. The lobster roll was unimpressive, except for the ginger granita shot than came with it, and then as a replacement for a course of short ribs (since i don't eat meat) was given an identical roll filled with pumpkin instead of lobster which tasted of nothing more than mayonaise. Really little thought put into that one. The hot smoked salmon (not trout) dish with an apple broth was tiring after a few bites; the broth was overpowered by the smokiness of the salmon and there was no other element (a grain or vegetable, perhaps?) to provide contrasting texture or flavor to break the monotony. Tried 3 aquavits: horseradish, melon-dill, and pear vanilla pepper. I thought these were more memorable than the food, and were more pleasant than homemade flavored vodkas I've tried (perhaps they're lower in alcohol?)
While service was attentive and very professional, it was impersonal and rushed. There was no effort to tailor it to our needs or to make the evening feel special. Probably because it was the first of 2 new years seatings, service was also hurried, one of the dishes (a sorbet, no less) arriving while my friend was in the bathroom. Overall, it felt like an experience out of a Brett Easton Ellis novel: elegantly presented food, with expensive ingredients, in a sterile environment, that seemed more an exercise in spending money than enjoying unique flavors and a celebratory experience.
I'll tell you the key to Aquavit and that's to be as friendly to the staff as you know how. Not saying anyone here has been a bit haughty, but if they sense you have an attitude then you will have a lousy time. Aquavit is an unpretentious place for all its Scandinavian sterility (agree with others that the new digs aren't remotely as nice as the old Rockefeller house) and menu prices. Some better restaurants expect their clientele to be as aloof as they are. Not Aquavit. You don't have to kiss their nether regions, but just be pleasant. I've been going for years and years and don't drop huge bills. Usually it's just me in the cafe having the prix fixe and I can tell who will get the better service and food just by their attitude and I'm always vindicated. While what I'm saying may be true for any restaurant, it's more true at Aquavit than other temples of gastronomy I like to patronize.
re: jason_els
ive been in the proper dining room for about 5 business lunches and while the prix fixe 5 course is a reasonable splurge for lunch once in awhile or with a client, the food does not excite me enough to lavish heaps of praise.
its a beautiful space and i think the service is good. they are professional and a bit cold but as the above poster said, be nice and theyll return the favor.
aquavit is one of the midtown restaurants that's much, much better for dinner than for lunch. i've also done many a business lunch, there, and have never been all that excited by the food. dinners, on the other hand, can be amazing. and i love their sunday brunch.
re: service. it also varies a lot and not always on the basis of your niceness level. the lunch crew tends to be less attentive to prix fixe diners, i've noticed. i have seen far fewer service issues at dinner time.
i've eaten here a few times both before and after samuelsson's active involvement. it has slipped a little bit, but not too much, in its delivery.
p.s. i just noticed how old this thread is... and how little the menu has changed since 2006!!
re: cimui
We finally went to Aquavit for the first time a few months ago. It was lunch, and we did the signature tasting menu. In a word: WOW!
Re: service. The young woman who took care of us couldn't have been more attentive and pleasant. So, if what you say about the patron's level of pleasantness having something to do with the level of service, then I guess our usual cordial demeanor paid off handsomely.


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Eggnog flavor is infused into the cookie and the glaze with this yummy recipe, perfect for the Christmas season.—Bonnie Massimino, Brookeville, Maryland
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer
- 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 5 to 6 teaspoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. In a small bowl, mix milk and creamer. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition.
- In a small bowl, mix nutmeg and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in nutmeg mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with bottom of a glass.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For icing, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough creamer to reach desired consistency. Pipe snowflake designs on cookies as desired. Yield: 7-1/2 dozen.
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Across all PvP, certain game mechanics come into play and drive the action of every fight. Many of the elements underlying PvP seem obscure and can cause confusion. In this article, we begin to describe these troublesome mechanics, clarify how the game works, and how this all affects PvP. After this article, we'll delve into how the stacking of things like "chance to miss" and "chance to block" work in Guild Wars.
Ally vs. Party Member
Skills can target allies, other allies, and party members. If the skill reads target ally it means you can use it on yourself, any friendly player, NPC, or minion. Many healing spells fall under this category. Examples include Orison of Healing and Healing Breeze. Target other ally, however, means you can't use it on yourself. Word of Healing, Heal Other, and Mend Condition work on other allies only. If you try to cast them on yourself, you get an error message warning you about an invalid target. In contrast, party member means a skill only affects those players in the actual party list with you. Spells like Heal Party and shouts like "Incoming!" have no affect on pets or NPCs, even if their names show up in the window beneath the list of party members.
Game tip: Set up a key bind to control "target nearest ally." This helps you save NPCs when defending a base.
Energy Deficit
Yes, even in Guild Wars you can accrue debt. Luckily, the debt doesn't last long and wears off naturally. But how do you go into debt? If you temporarily equip items that raise your maximum Energy and cast spells until you run out of Energy, then swap to items that don't raise your maximum Energy you actually end up with negative Energy (although it will look you just have zero Energy for a long time). To better explain, let's use an example. Say you have 35 Energy from your first weapon set, with +4 Energy regeneration. You swap to your second weapon set that gives you 72 Energy, but only +2 Energy regeneration. You frantically cast spells until you reach zero Energy. Then you swap back to the first weapon set to recover faster, thus reducing your maximum Energy to 35. But the game has tracked your spending and remembers that you owe 37 Energy. So for a while you see zero Energy, even though you are regenerating Energy and could be anywhere from -37 to -1. Once your natural Energy regeneration has fully paid back the debt, you begin accumulating a surplus again.
Game tip: A common game trick involves switching to a high Energy weapon set and casting an Energy management spell, then going back to the original weapon set. Note that Signets never cost any Energy, so you can still use these when recovering from an Energy deficit.
Knockdown Length
All knockdowns last for two seconds, unless otherwise specified. Gale and Gust knock a character on the ground for three seconds, while Backbreaker puts forth the longest knockdown in the game at four seconds. Warrior Stonefist Insignia takes any normal knockdown skill and increases the length from two to three seconds. Knockdown skills that already persist for three seconds receive no benefit from Stonefist Insignia. The common Shock/Axe Warrior build owes much of its effectiveness to that extra second of Stonefist knockdown on Shock and/or Bull's Strike. Another knockdown-related skill, Earthbind, offers an alternative to increasing knockdown duration. If you have both Stonefist Insignia and Earthbind, knockdown lengths still cap at three seconds.
Game tip: Remember that Stonefist Insignia works for ALL knockdown skills a Warrior uses, even skills from other professions.
Shadow Stepping
You can Shadow Step to any target within casting range as long as you have a clear path of normal travel available. If you stand behind a closed gate and attempt to Shadow Step to somebody on the other side, you come to an abrupt halt at the gate. Shadow Stepping also lets you travel up and down, if you could've walked there. If you cast a Shadow Step spell on a character standing above you on a bridge, you'll teleport to that character's location as long as no gate blocks your way.
Game tip: Lure enemy players away from their team with a fake overextension of your own, then use a Shadow Step skill such as Return or Recall to teleport and rejoin your team, giving your side a temporary numbers advantage.
Spirits come in two forms: Nature Rituals and Binding Rituals. Both work the same way in terms of number allowed in play. Each Spirit has a range of effect. If you or somebody from your team puts up another Spirit of the same type within the range of effect, the first Spirit dies as the new one takes its place. When still in range of them, many Spirits will appear in your Effects Monitor (the same place you see Conditions or Hexes on your character). As long as you see a Spirit's effect active on your character, casting another Spirit of that same type will destroy the original. Enemy Spirits have no affect on allied Spirits in this regard. When a Spirit dies, it returns half the normal Soul Reaping bonus Energy to Necromancers.
Game tip: Begin casting a new Spirit if you see one under attack. By the time they kill it, you'll have a new one ready to go.
Range of Maintained Enchantments
The maximum range for a maintained Enchantment is sight range. You can use the Alt key to see if an ally you have cast a maintained Enchantment on has gone beyond your sight range. If your target no longer shows up when you press Alt, you've traveled beyond sight range. When you get to this point, the Enchantment ends on that ally. A gray name in the party window also signifies you've gone beyond range. Note that this range is the same as party-wide skills such as Heal Party.
Game tip: Aura of Displacement follows slightly different rules for a maintained Enchantment. While you never go out of range of the Enchantment itself because you maintain it on your own character, you can pass the range at which you actually return to your original location. If you travel too far and cancel the Enchantment, you Shadow Step back to a point near where you cast it. The actual point varies by how far you went beyond the effective range. If you went 20 feet beyond a normal maintained Enchantment range you will Shadow Step 20 feet ahead of your original location when you end the aura.
Range of Party-Effect Skills
Some spells have a long-distance effect. Take the wording on Heal Party, for example:
"Spell. Heal entire party for X health."
"Spell. Heal entire party for X health."
When you cast this spell, any party members within range of your Alt key get healed. This range extends just slightly beyond the Compass. If any names show as gray instead of white, your long distance spells won't affect them and long distance spells they cast won't affect you. Other spells in this category include Light of Deliverance and Order of Pain.
Game tip: Think of yourself as a long-range Monk. Use Heal Party to support retreating allies or counter widespread Health degeneration. Just make sure the names appear in white, otherwise they won't get healed.
Recharge and Disabled
When a skill becomes disabled, it does not work for the specified period of time. A darkened skill with an expanding section of brightness indicates a disabled skill and the remaining time until it becomes available again. Signet of Humility disables an opponent's elite skill, which ignores that skill's natural recharge time. On the other hand, if a skill makes someone else's skill take longer to recharge, it adds the extra time on top of the normal recharge. Diversion, for example, typically adds 40 or more seconds of recharge time to an enemy skill.
Game tip: Don't use Signet of Humility immediately after someone casts an elite skill. Many elites already have long recharge times. Once the elite has activated, you essentially waste your disable ability if the target's elite skill already takes a while to recharge. Dervish Forms, for example, make poor choices for Signet of Humility if the Dervish has already gone into a Form.
PvP Application
The assorted game mechanics we describe above each have further application to PvP. When making a build or trying a new role, consider your skills and the possible opponents you may face. Becoming accustomed to the range, recharge, and duration of certain effects improves your PvP ability and further prepares you for whatever Guild Wars fights come your way. If you would like to practice with these ranges and effects, check out our previous primers on good arenas to use for practicing builds.


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In three decades of military service, Kari and Michael Everett always lived in rental or military housing. Now they are watching their first home be built at the Amelia Square development in Fredericksburg.
Kari Everett and her husband, Michael Everett, often sit and watch the building progress on their new home
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Michael and Kari Everett have lived around the world during their
After 29 years of married and military life--including nine overseas tours and 17 moves--that's about to change. The two are preparing to put down roots, in the new Amelia Square development in Fredericksburg.
"It's been a great life for both of us, to serve," Kari said, "but I've been waiting my whole life to say, 'I'm home forever.'"
The Everetts' enthusiasm about owning their first home has spilled over to bankers and builders, real estate agents and anyone else who has seen them sitting in plastic chairs at the construction site and watching their dreams take shape.
"They've worked all their lives for this, that's what's so special," said Robin Huddle, senior vice president at Virginia Partners Bank, which is financing their mortgage.
She recalled a time when they came by the bank to sign paperwork. Tellers watched as the couple walked up the hall from Huddle's office, grinning at everyone.
"Then they went outside and embraced and gave each other the biggest kiss, right there on the street," Huddle said. "How often do you see somebody embrace in front of a bank building? All the tellers got teary-eyed."
Huddle said the Everetts are so excited to be a part of the Fredericksburg community that they're as giddy as kids.
That's an unusual description for two Army colonels who have specialized in operational plans (he) and signal corps (she) during their careers.
They've done nine tours in Asia, Europe and the Pacific islands and moved 17 times, often from one continent to another. He has been deployed to four combat zones; she has gone to three.
They've lived apart for about 10 years of their time in uniform, "which isn't bad for the Army," said Kari, whose name is pronounced Car-ee.
There have been times her unit was leaving while his was returning, and the two waved to each other on the airfield. Once, as she came back from Korea and he headed to the Philippines, a senior officer in her unit realized the situation and delayed her flight.
"When you haven't seen each other in months, and you get 30 minutes together to talk, right there on the tarmac, that means a lot," she said, adding that she has seen these "small kindnesses" often during her career. "You do the best you can to help each other."
The Everetts have had a variety of roofs over their heads, including tents and military barracks.
When they were fresh out of college and new to the Army, they lived in a two-bedroom apartment. They couldn't afford furniture and sat on the floor.
They eventually enjoyed a four-story duplex built into the side of a hill in Germany, a converted barn in Belgium and houses in Europe so colorful that they looked as if the Easter bunny did the decorating.
But every home belonged to someone else, be it Uncle Sam or a foreign landlord.
As the Everetts contemplated retiring, they thought about settling in Europe or going back to California, where she grew up and both attended college.
Michael was familiar with the Fredericksburg area because his mother, now deceased, and brother lived in Stafford County.
He heard about the brownstones being built at Amelia Square, where Fredericksburg Hardware used to be. Kari was in Germany, and he sent her architectural renderings of the community, pegged as the place "where luxury and sophistication reside."
The two felt that "Fredericksburg was calling out" to them, Kari said. Last summer, after much discussion, they made the decision to pour their life savings into Unit 3, a four-story brownstone for about $800,000.
About the same time, Michael got the chance to turn his hobby--military paraphernalia--into a job. He retired from the Army, moved in with his brother and started working at Johnson Reference Books and Militaria in Stafford.
He drives past the construction site once or twice a day to look around and talk with builders.
"It's terribly exciting," said Michael, whose eyes twinkle at the mention of Colonial red bricks and burnished wrought-iron banisters.
He sends regular updates to Kari, who's stationed in Germany, then will be in Georgia until later this month, when she'll retire after 30 years.
She's 52, and Michael is 51. He served for 29 years.
Kari recalls packing up before the couple came stateside from Germany in June 2011.
They haven't seen their furniture or anything else they own, except their cars, since then. Everything is in storage until they unpack for the last time.
"Michael says the only way he's leaving [Amelia Square] is feet-first," Kari said.
She was wrapping up a print they bought as a young couple, when they were stationed on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. It was framed with "that beautiful koa wood that only grows in Hawaii," Kari recalled, "and at the time, it seemed like a fortune."
The picture has been hung in a place of pride wherever they lived, over a mantel when they had one or in whatever room or den they spent the most time in.
"I was thinking, 'The next time I hang this up, I will be there forever,'" she said, smiling. "You don't know what a wonderful thing that is."
The Everetts celebrated their decision to put down roots last summer, long before the first shovel of dirt was turned.
When Kari was in Afghanistan, she had seen two white chairs along a street in a small village and was amazed by the flow of life surrounding the objects.
Sometimes she'd see kids sitting there, paused on their way to or from school. Or old men talking about times gone by, or a mother changing a baby's diaper.
She brought the same ambience to her new home. She put a table and two Adirondack chairs, the color of pale cantaloupe, at the approximate location of their home. When construction began, Michael moved to the chairs to the closed-off Winchester Street.
During the summer--or whenever Kari was in town--the Everetts regularly brought a bottle of wine and a pizza to the site on nights when they wanted dinner at home.
"We sat there and watched the sunset," she said. "I'm sure people thought we were crazy."
In the past few years, Kari has kept a list of amenities she and Michael wanted in their own home and happily shared those with Patrick Gay, the builder with Simply Home. They're thrilled that the brownstone has an elevator because both have banged-up knees or backs, she said, from hopping out of too many helicopters.
They wanted real fireplaces, not gas ones, as well as an outside fireplace on the fourth-floor balcony.
Michael's "man cave" will take up the whole top floor, and Kari will have the kitchen she has always wanted, with Bosch appliances, an island in the middle and a stove with five burners so she can cook to her Italian heart's desire.
She'll have windows in the closets because she likes natural light, and he'll have the heated floors he enjoyed overseas.
"It's kind of neat to see what they've drawn upon," said Gay, the builder. "They'll have a real historically accurate brownstone on the outside and some real modern amenities on the inside."
The Everetts plan to enjoy a lot of sunsets from their balcony, and believe its fourth-story location will give them optimum views.
They also look forward to the day when they can walk, shop and dine downtown after they move in, perhaps by April 1.
Until then, they'll monitor the progress of their first home from the comfort of plastic chairs.
"Not many people get to see their house built," Michael said.
Kari added: "Not many people get to see their dreams built."
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The Veterans guest house uses dishonest marketing tactics to get donations from the public, claiming they do NOT take government funds when in fact they do! The City of Reno and HUD gave them over $200,000 last year that was supposed to go to help the homeless. Have they no shame... more »Review from Guidestar
I have been helping out a little bit at the Guest House for many years. Noreen and Kathy run a very tight ship and make sure almost every penny does some good for someone, be it a veteran or a member of his or her family. Of all the good I have tried to do in my life, helping these people help ... more »Review from Guidestar
I have volunteered at the veterans guest house for about 3 years. They give a home away from home, support ,food, and much much more.It takes a great deal of time and effort put in to meet the needs that are rappidly growing with in are vets. But the gust house would not be the place it is to day ... more »
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A Chili pepper and Lime flavored corn snack by Barcel. They come in 4oz and 9.9oz bags. The most popular flavor is Fuego, which comes in the blueish purple bag. They are made in Mexico and they are possibly the best snack food ever.
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Brucini started seriously travelling after attempting to move to Queenstown, New Zealand, in 1996.Inspired by drunkenly meeting a world of travelers on a Kiwi Experience bus, he changed his plans and roamed the world for a year. ...Find out more!
If you are planning on doing a crewed Whitsunday Islands sailing trip from Airlie Beach on the East Coast of Australia for a few days, make sure you give yourself the best chance of having the best experience for your money. Make sure you choose to travel with an accredited sailing operator.
For many, sailing in the Whitsundays is the highlight of their travels in Australia. Most backpackers book on a yacht that will take them on a multi-night cruise around the 84 Islands of the Whitsunday group of Islands. Depending on the sailing option you choose, you will see highlights like Whitehaven Beach, whales (in season), the Great barrier Reef, go diving and swim and sunbathe on multi-million dollar yachts. You don't need to know how to sail, everything is taken care of for you, although you can get involved in the sailing as much as you want to.
Like anywhere, however, there are operators who cut corners and offer inferior services, usually at cheaper prices. For a backpacker on a budget that's a juicy carrot, but arguably a short-sighted decision. The difference between a good experience and an OK experience could well depend upon the service, safety, environmental awareness, training and quality of yacht you travel with.
Boats without a Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry Association accreditation (WCBIA) are usually the cheapest and poorest options. To maximise your chance to have the best time choose your boat wisely. Ask about:
The most notable example of something going wrong for a non-WCBIA yacht was in April 2008. During a particularly heavy storm a yacht broke its mooring in the middle of the night as it tried to ride out a storm. Engines failed and the yacht was pushed onto rocks and all the passengers had to evacuated by helicopter in treacherous conditions. No one died, although there were injuries, and arguably it could have happened to anyone, however, the after care from the operator of the yacht left much to be desired. The operator did not look after the passengers ongoing welfare who had lost their personal belongings nor did they appear concerned about the ongoing reputation of the sailing destination.
My advice is be careful and look for Whitsundays Charter Boat Association members.
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Bruce and Annie, you both give great advice! Thanks a lot. I look forward to putting your advice into action one day... hopefully soon : )
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Bruce this is great advice for travellers. The danger is agents who try and push non-wcbia boats on you without offering the 'good stuff'. Most agents will have the ultra cheap ones available but it's the good ones who can offer the WCBIA boat trips with confidence. Travellers...you really get what you pay for- that is THE golden rule when travelling in Australia. There is a lot out there so dont taint a potentially amazing experience by cost cutting. Geez you only have one life...make the bloody most of it! :) Annie Giaro
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LAKEVILLE — Triton's girls relied on some accurate outside shooting to gap LaVille in the first half.
The shots stopped falling in the second half, but fortunately for the Lady Trojans, they were able to knock down enough free throws to ride out their halftime cushion in a 56-50 Bi-County semifinal win over the host Lady Lancers Thursday night.
"The first quarter was tight. The second quarter our defense picked up just a little bit, and we knocked some shots down," said Triton head coach Adam Heckaman. "We didn't shoot well tonight. A little bit of that was because they got out on us, but we just missed some shots that we should've been able to make. We settled for too many outside shots, and we just let them hang around. I think the big difference was the second quarter, just being able to gap them a little there with some shots and some big stops."
Triton converted 6-of-14 from deep in the opening two frames to grab a 33-24 lead at the intermission. The Trojans scuffled to a 1-of-12 mark from beyond the arc in the second half but converted 6-of-10 from the foul line in the final frame to secure a championship berth opposite Oregon-Davis — a 69-42 winner over Culver Community in the early semifinal Thursday — the first Bi-County finals berth for the program in Heckaman's five-year tenure at the helm.
Saturday's title match represents a big rivalry game for the Trojans, who fell short by a 65-55 margin the last time the two state-ranked Sectional 51 foes faced off in Bourbon Jan. 2.
"That's obviously a big game. Championship of the Bi-County, we haven't been here since I've been coaching, so it's a big step for us," said Heckaman. "OD's good. They've got kids that can play, kids that can step up and score, and we've got to be ready to play. We played them alright the first time, we're just going to have to see what we can do against them Saturday night. We've obviously got to play a little bit better than we did tonight."
Along with Triton's first half perimeter shooting, LaVille turnovers helped to make the difference Thursday.
The Lancers turned over 19 times against the Trojans — not an overwhelming number but enough to cost the home team in a tight game against a Trojans squad that surrendered just 11 TOs in the win.
"Our girls played hard. We got a little out of sorts, in a hurry," said LaVille head coach Kevin McCullough. "I think if we would have just stuck with the plan a little longer, we wouldn't have had 19 turnovers. In that game we needed to have 12 turnovers."
The Trojans were led by Taylor Hatfield's game-best 20 points, while Shana Anderson finished with 13 points and five steals. Breanna Lemler put up seven points with a team-leading 10 rebounds as Triton evened up the battle of the boards 40-40 against a bigger Lancers lineup.
"Taylor's shot came around tonight. She had been struggling with her outside shot, and she was able to hit some shots tonight, which I think was big for us, especially with Kylie (Mason) struggling from the field," said Heckaman.
"Generally speaking, we've got kids that if somebody struggles, somebody else steps up, and that was the case tonight. Taylor stepped up for us, Bre stepped up big, and Shana got us going early and we were able to finish with the free throws."
LaVille's balanced scoresheet was led by Hannah Herbster's 16 points, while Katie Berger dropped 15 after leading the Lancers with 16 in their opener with New Prairie Tuesday, and Kelsey Gurtner finished with a double-double of 10 points and 14 rebounds.
LaVille will get another shot at Triton in Northern State Conference play when they host the Trojans in the two teams' regular-season closer Feb. 1.
"We've got a rematch in two weeks," said McCullough. "The next one's a conference game, and it'll be more important for them because they can be undisputed conference champs if they've won out by then. We can't be undisputed champs. They'll be playing hard for that, but they play hard all the time."
• TRITON 56, LaVILLE 50
At Lakeville
Score by quarters
LaVille: 14 24 35 50
Triton: 18 33 46 56
TRITON (56): Allie Kann 2, Taylor Hatfield 20, Breanna Lemler 7, Krystal Sellers 2, Kylie Mason 6, Mallorie Jennings 6, Shana Anderson 13, Hannah Jennings 0; Totals: 20 9-16 56.
LaVILLE (50): Kelsey Gurtner 10, Paige Hawkins 0, McKenzie Leed 7, Kyla Coblentz 0, Hannah Herbster 16, Katie Berger 15, Lynae Hostrawser 2, Amanda Carbiener 0; Totals: 19 6-13 50.
3-pointers: Triton 7 (Hatfield 3, Mason 2, Anderson 2), LaVille 6 (Berger 5, Leed); Rebounds: Triton 40 (Lemler 10), LaVille 40 (Gurtner 14); Turnovers: Triton 11, LaVille 19; Steals: Triton 12 (Anderson 5), LaVille 3; Assists: Triton 14 (Lemler 4, Sellers 4, Mason 4), LaVille 10 (Coblentz 5); Fouls (fouled out): Triton 14 (none), LaVille 14 (none).
Records: Triton 13-4, LaVille 9-8.


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22 August 2012 – Andrea Dovizioso has been selected as Valentino Rossi's Ducati replacement for the next two MotoGP seasons. A press release was sent out on Wednesday afternoon, with the Italian moving up to the works team as his compatriot returns to Yamaha.
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