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Snow this week, nearly one foot total in places, and cold temps has made for some of the best trail conditions in years in the north Katahdin region.
ITS81 from Sherman Station to Patten and up to Shin Pond will be groomed again tonight.
ITS 81/85 from Shin Pond north to Camp Violette road is groomed and hard. Watch for drifting on the Seven Mile road and other open spaces.
ITS connector 112E towards IslandFalls is groomed and hard and club trail 62 from 112, in Hersey township, north to 81/85, north of Shin Pond, was opened up this week.
Signage hasn't been done yet, so pay attention !
ITS connector trail 112W, Big Sebois connector to ITS 85A, junction is groomed and hard with a little less snow than other areas, but still a really nice ride.
ITS 85 and 85A are groomed as well.
NOTE* ITS 85 runs north along the East Branch River road up to Big Sebois Bridge.
On high traffic weekends, it may be a better ride to use 85A which is a more easterly alternate route.
To use the alternate trail 85A
From the south;
After crossing the Whetstone Bridge on 85/83, the first intersection, approximately 1.75 miles, is with ITS 85, north along the river road.
If rough trail conditions are apparent,
continue two miles north on ITS 83 to the next major junction at 83/85A.Take a left.onto 85A north towards Big Sebois Bridge.
From the North;
After crossing Big Sebois Bridge, take the immediate left onto 85/85A to the first junction. Make a left onto 85A south to ITS 83.
Make a right onto 83
south towards Whetstone Bridge.
Rockabema Snow Rangers have established a life flight evac landing area in cooperation with Life Flight of Maine.
The location is approximately 1/3 mile south of Big Sebois Bridge and is marked with a bright orange sign.
GPS locations are
Please slow down !
The 3-4 inches of new snow gave us just enough to fill in some of the running water holes, but some still remain.
Stay alert!
ITS81 from Sherman Station to Patten, Shin Pond and beyond to Camp Violett road is groomed.
ITS connector trail from Hersey township, west to Patten, and on to the junction with ITS85A is groomed and icey.
ITS85A from Big Sebois bridge south to ITS 83 is groomed with icey spots.
note* Due to logging on the Sherman Lumber road, ITS85 runs concurrently with ITS85A from Big Sebois Bridge to the junction with connector trail 112 near Little Sebois Brook. From that junction, it continues as ITS85 back to the River Road and on to the Junction with ITS83.
Club trail 62 from Hersey Township north through the Pleasant Lake area to ITS81/85 just north of Shin Pond is scheduled to be opened on Friday.
Club trail 64/Pub Trail from north of Patten to the Ackley Pond road and on to Shin Pond is groomed with logging ongoing on the Ackley Pond road.
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Pandanus is a genus of monocots with about 600 known species.[1] They are palm-like, dioecious trees and shrubs native to the Old World tropics and subtropics. They are classified in the order Pandanales, family Pandanaceae.[2][3]
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Often called pandanus palms, these plants are not closely related to palm trees. The species vary in size from small shrubs less than 1 metre (3.3 ft) tall, to medium-sized trees 20 metres (66 ft) tall, typically with a broad canopy, heavy fruit, and moderate growth rate.[4] The trunk is stout, wide-branching, and ringed with many leaf scars. They commonly have many thick prop roots near the base, which provide support as the tree grows top-heavy with leaves, fruit, and branches. The leaves are strap-shaped, varying between species from 30 centimetres (12 in) to 2 metres (6.6 ft) or longer, and from 1.5 centimetres (0.59 in) up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) broad.
They are dioecious, with male and female flowers produced on different plants. The flowers of the male tree are 2–3 centimetres (0.79–1.2 in) long and fragrant, surrounded by narrow, white bracts. The female tree produces flowers with round fruits that are also bract-surrounded. The fruits are globose, 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in) in diameter, and have many prism-like sections, resembling the fruit of the pineapple. Typically, the fruit changes from green to bright orange or red as it matures. The fruit of some species are edible. Pandanus fruit are eaten by animals including bats, rats, crabs, elephants and monitor lizards, but the vast majority of species are dispersed primarily by water.[5]
They are numerous, palm-like, dioecious trees and shrubs of the Old World tropic growing from sea level to 3,300 m. The adventitious roots are large and often branched; the tops have a crown of narrow spiny leaves.[2][3] They are large shrubs or small trees of cultural, health, and economic importance in the Pacific, second only to coconut on atolls.[6][7] They grow wild mainly in seminatural vegetation in littoral habitats throughout the tropical and subtropical Pacific, where they can withstand drought, strong winds, and salt spray. They propagate readily from seed, but also are widely propagated from branch cuttings by local people.[2] It grows fairly and quickly.[6][8] The genus is native to most of the tropical islands.[9] Three species of screwpine are commonly found in Maldives. Species with large and medium fruit are edible. Pandanus is one of the iconic tree genera of the New South Wales north coast.[10]
Species growing on exposed coastal headlands and along beaches have thick 'prop roots' as anchors in the loose sand.[2][11] Those prop roots emerge from the stem, usually close to but above the ground, which helps to keep the plants upright and secure them to the ground.[12] Some species of Pandanus trees can grow up to 6 m high. They have long, thin, light-green leaves, which grow in spirals on the plants' stems. As the plants grow, the leaves drop off, leaving 'scars' on the stems.[9] In some species of Pandanus, the fruits look a bit like a woody pineapple. They hang from the branches, and can stay on the tree for more than 12 months. The genus normally does not have branches, but very old specimens can have branches.[9] Its strange appearance impacts all travelers who find them. The trunk is covered with smooth, mottled bark. The roots forms a pyramidal tract to hold the trunk.[5]
While all pandanus palms are distributed in the tropical Pacific islands, they are most numerous on the low islands and barren atolls of Polynesia and Micronesia.[1][13][14][15] The tree is grown and propagated from shoots that form spontaneously in the axils of lower leaves. Its fruit can float and spread to other islands without help from man. Other species are adapted to mountain habitats and riverine forests.[16] The fruit is a drupe.
Cultivation and uses
Pandan is used for handicrafts. Craftsmen collect the pandan leaves from plants in the wild. Only the young leaves are cut so the plant will naturally regenerate. The young leaves are sliced in fine strips and sorted for further processing. Weavers produce basic pandan mats of standard size or roll the leaves into pandan ropes for other designs. This is followed by a coloring process, in which pandan mats are placed in drums with water-based colors. After drying, the colored mats are shaped into final products, such as place mats or jewelry boxes. Final color touch-ups may be applied.
Pandan (P. amaryllifolius) leaves are used in Southeast Asian cooking to add a distinct aroma to rice and curry dishes such as nasi lemak, kaya ('jam') preserves, and desserts such as pandan cake. In Indian cooking, the leaf is added whole to biryani, a kind of rice pilaf, made with ordinary rice (as opposed to that made with the premium-grade Basmati rice). The basis for this use is that both Basmati and Pandan leaf contain the same aromatic flavoring ingredient, 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline. Pandan leaf can be used as a complement to chocolate in many dishes, such as ice cream. They are known as daun pandan in Indonesian and Malay; 斑蘭 (bān lán) in Mandarin and as ใบเตย (bai teuy) in Thailand. Fresh leaves are typically torn into strips, tied in a knot to facilitate removal, placed in the cooking liquid, then removed at the end of cooking. Dried leaves and bottled extract may be bought in some places.
Kewra is an extract distilled from the pandanus flower, used to flavor drinks and desserts in Indian cuisine. Also, kewra or kewadaa is used in religious worship, and the leaves are used to make hair ornaments worn for their fragrance as well as decorative purpose in western India.[1]
Throughout Oceania, almost every part of the plant is used, with various species different from those used in Southeast Asian cooking. Pandanus trees provide materials for housing; clothing and textiles including the manufacture of dilly bags (carrying bags), fine mats or 'ie toga; food, medication,[citation needed] decorations, fishing, and religious uses.
Selected species
- Pandanus affinis
- Pandanus aldabraensis
- Pandanus amaryllifolius – pandan
- Pandanus atrocarpus
- Pandanus austrosinensis
- Pandanus balfourii
- Pandanus baptistii
- Pandanus boninensis
- Pandanus butayei
- Pandanus carmichaelii
- Pandanus christmatensis
- Pandanus clandestinus
- Pandanus conoideus
- Pandanus copelandii
- Pandanus corallinus
- Pandanus decastigma
- Pandanus decipiens
- Pandanus decumbens
- Pandanus dubius
- Pandanus elatus
- Pandanus fascicularis – screwpine
- Pandanus furcatus
- Pandanus graminifolius
- Pandanus gressitii
- Pandanus halleorum
- Pandanus humilis
- Pandanus hornei
- Pandanus joskei
- Pandanus kajui
- Pandanus labyrinthicus
- Pandanus lacuum
- Pandanus leram
- Pandanus linguiformis
- Pandanus luzonensis
- Pandanus microcarpus
- Pandanus montanus
- Pandanus multispicatus
- Pandanus nepalensis
- Pandanus odoratus
- Pandanus palustris
- Pandanus papenooensis
- Pandanus parvicentralis
- Pandanus parvus
- Pandanus petersii
- Pandanus polycephalus
- Pandanus pristis
- Pandanus punicularis
- Pandanus pygmaeus
- Pandanus pyramidalis
- Pandanus sanderi
- Pandanus sechellarum
- Pandanus spiralis – Australian screwpine
- Pandanus taveuniensis
- Pandanus tectorius – thatch screwpine
- Pandanus temehaniensis
- Pandanus teuszii
- Pandanus thomensis
- Pandanus utilis – common screwpine
- Pandanus vandermeeschii
- Pandanus veitchii – Veitch's screwpine
- Pandanus verecundus
- Pandanus whitmeeanus
See also
Further reading
- Germplasm Resources Information Network: Pandanus
- Sorting Pandanus names
- Wagner, W. L., Herbst, D. R., & Sohmer, S. H. (1990). Manual of the flowering plants of Hawai`i.
- Pandanus species of the Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia photos and text by Dave Kimble
- Pneumatophores on Pandanus solms-laubachii - photo essay
- Northernmost pandanus in the world, in the Azores Islands, photo.
- Pandanus simplex fruit eaten by Varanus olivaceus, Polillo Island, Philippines.
- "Hala: The Hawaiian Aphrodisiac" Article by Shannon Wianecki describing Hawaiian cultural uses for pandanus. Maui No Ka 'Oi Magazine Volume 15 Number. 1 (Jan 2011).
- ^ a b c Los árboles y arbustos de la Península Ibérica e Islas Baleares: (especies ... - Ginés A. López González - Google Libros. Books.google.es. http://books.google.es/books?id=1cdGlgnm4mwC&pg=PA1500&lpg=PA1500&dq=Pandanus+genero&source=bl&ots=OgVd1kIALN&sig=JHrtX-LgqWLK2JLG0UHbwxATkmc&hl=es&ei=uzulTr-jFITi8QPm_p3JBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFwQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q&f=false. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ a b c d David C. Hyndman (1984). "Ethnobotany of Wopkaimin Pandanus significant Papua New Guinea plant resource". Economic Botany 38 (3): 287–303. doi:10.1007/BF02859007.
- ^ a b Harold St. John (1968). "Revision of the genus Pandanus Stickman, part 29. New Papuan species in the section Microstigma collected by C. E. Carr" (PDF). Pacific Science 22 (4): 514–519. hdl:10125/12577. http://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/bitstream/handle/10125/12577/v22n4-514-519.pdf.
- ^ "Pandanus Trees in Australia". Gondwananet.com. http://www.gondwananet.com/pandanus-trees.html. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ a b R. E. Vaughan & P. O. Wiehe (1953). "The genus Pandanus in the Mascarene Islands". Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Botany 55 (356): 1–33. doi:10.1111/j.1095-8339.1953.tb00001.x.
- ^ a b "Pandanus tectorius (pandanus)" (PDF). http://www.agroforestry.net/tti/P.tectorius-pandanus.pdf. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ "pandanus - definition of pandanus by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia". Thefreedictionary.com. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pandanus. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ http://ph.ansp.org/collections/pandanaceae/Lendemer_Macklin.pdf
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Eddie Aikau big wave contest begins with 45-foot North Shore Oahu surf. Watch it live online.
by: Derek Paivaposted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Waves heights between 35 to 45 feet on Oahu's North Shore today gave organizers of the The Quiksiliver In Memory of Eddie Aikau everything needed to green light the big wave surf contest for the first time in five years.
The surf contest, named after famed North Shore surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau, requires waves at least 40 feet tall along the face—or front side. Today's event was only the eighth time the competition has been held since its inaugural contest in 1985.
Waimea Bay surf peaked at 50 feet the last time the contest known as "The Eddie" was held was in December 2004. The National Weather Service predicted similar swells for the bay for this afternoon.
The Eddie Aikau contest is prestigious, featuring an invitation-only list of 28 big-name professional wave riders from Hawaii, the Mainland U.S. and around the world. Well-known pros out on the water at the contest's 8 a.m. start included Kelly Slater, Bruce Irons, Andy Irons, Sunny Garcia, Garrett McNamara and Ross Clarke-Jones.
At the time this article was posted, Slater had the early lead in first round competition points, followed by Bruce Irons and Ross Clarke-Jones. The contest was set to continue throughout the morning and afternoon.
If you can't be among the estimated 30,000 gathered at Waimea Bay, catch live streaming coverage from the famed North Shore surf spot here, provided by Eddie Aikau contest sponsor Quiksilver.
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Originally published Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 7:07 PM
Jenny Boucek earns promotion to Storm associate head coach
One of Jenny Boucek's first jobs as the associated head coach of the Storm will be to travel to China to check in with Storm star Lauren Jackson.
Seattle Times staff reporter
Jenny Boucek was promoted to Storm associate head coach, the team announced Wednesday. She joined coach Brian Agler's staff in 2010 as director of player development and scouting.
Boucek's duties were primarily working with the guards and later grew to include implementing the team's offense. She was part of former coach Anne Donovan's staff from 2003 through 2005, winning a championship with the 2004 and 2010 Storm teams.
"She has a tremendous basketball mind and has a great work ethic," Agler said of Boucek in a released statement. Assistant coach Nancy Darsch left the staff last fall.
"Jenny's contributions are a big reason that we have continued to be a playoff team," Agler continued. "We are all excited for her and the Storm in regard to this promotion."
A former star point guard at Virginia, Boucek, 40, initially left the Storm to become a head coach for the Sacramento Monarchs in 2007. She was fired midseason in 2009, compiling a record of 40-41 during her tenure.
Boucek's first task with the new Storm title will be traveling to China to connect with All-Star Lauren Jackson. Jackson, an Australian Olympian, underwent hamstring surgery in January 2013 and did not play in the WNBA season.
The Storm suspended the final year of her salary in hopes Jackson, 32, would be able to return for the 2014 WNBA season healthy. Jackson, a 6-foot-6 center, is averaging 23.7 points and 10 rebounds through 15 games with Heilongjiang Shenda.
American stars Brittney Griner (Phoenix) and Maya Moore (Minnesota) also play in the WCBA. The league is currently undergoing fan balloting for its All-Star game and Jackson is a nominee. Voting ends Jan. 20.
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Living in a Snowapocolypse Wonderland
(To be read in a menacing movie trailer voice) On the second week of December 2010, London (Ontario, Canada) got battered with snow squalls which lasted for over three days dropping almost half the amount of snow in two days that they would get all winter. This is the city you've just moved to, and you can't walk on ice. -
Tunneling through North Head at Devonport, Auckland
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The Great Wall of China stretches more than 8800km and there are several starting points to scale it. Most tour groups visiting Beijing will visit the North Pass also known as Badaling. However, if you want to get away from the crowd, and enjoy the sight of the Great Wall without the pushing and hustling, I recommend you to start at Jia Yu Guan Pass. -
World Heritage Attractions in Agra
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Fullerton Hotel, Singapore
Situated near the mouth of the Singapore River is a historical building known as the Fullerton Hotel. Before its current incarnation, it was known as the Fullerton Building, taking its name after Robert Fullerton, the first Governor of the Straits Settlements (1826–1829). Most Singaporeans would know that the Fullerton Building housed the General Post Office from 1928 (the year it was built) 'til 1996. In 1997, the Fullerton Building was gazetted as a conservation building by the Singapore Government. -
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Sohar Fort Musuem
This was the first stop on the touristy places that my folks brought me during my stay in Oman over the holidays. It is situated about a 10-minute drive from the city center and a couple hundred meters from the shoreline, or they what the call corniche. I was a bit disappointed when we read the poster on the door that it was closed for renovations. I would just have to settle shooting its perimeter. -
Meherangarh Fort, Jaipur
After you have taken a trip to India, you most likely have seen many temples, forts and palaces. But eventually you don't really know any more how they are called and where they have been at. A phenomenon also witnessed while traveling in China or Japan. I am quite grateful for the Cosmotourist idea, because it gives me the opportunity to do some research again and to understand, where I have been. Such a missing spot is the Meherangarh Fort close to the big city of Jodhpur.


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Schiel mural finds proper home
Special to The Hays Daily News
Special to The Hays Daily News
The Kansas State Historical Mural has found its final resting place. It has been hung in room 251-S, the Office of the Governor Conference Room in the State Capitol Building in Topeka. The room is connected to the lieutenant governor's office on the second floor.
The unofficial unveiling of the mural will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29, also Kansas Day. Dennis Schiel will be standing with the mural throughout the day to answer questions about its creation.
The mural was commissioned by Hays Arts Council in four years, 447 hours of library research, 2,652 hours of painting, and more than 73,000 miles of travel throughout the state in completing the mural.
Kansas is full of history, notable individuals, animals, happenings, and this mural contains more than 300 historical subjects in Kansas since it's statehood in 1861. All the pathways that helped form this state are represented, including two railroads, the Kansas Pacific Railroad and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Other historic pathways include the Chisholm Trail, Western Cattle Trail, Parallel Road, Smokey Hill Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Oregon Trail and many others.
Schiel, the artist, believes he has accomplished his goal, which was "to paint a historical mural which would create a sense of 'awe' to its viewers."
Schiel has been a professional artist for more than 30 years. He moved to Hays in 2007 from Colorado.


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Re: "Climate change's instructive past," Jan. 11 George F. Will column; and "George Will's skepticism on human-caused climate change," Jan. 18 letters to the editor.
George F. Will and critical letter-writers D.R. Miklich Steve Eddy all miss the point. Humankind may be changing the climate, but our overall environment is better. Catastrophists worry about risks, but never mention the rewards. Fossil-fuel use is higher than ever, but so are worldwide life expectancies, sanitation, water quality, GDP, and the United Nations Human Development Index. What's dramatically down? Climate-related deaths in developed countries.
Because they are an affordable, abundant and reliable source of energy, fossil fuels can enable technology to improve lives and adapt to environmental changes.
As anyone who's bothered to check knows, past predictions of scientists such as Paul Ehrlich, Bill McKibben, John Holdren and James Hansen, as well as computer climate models, have been consistently and laughably wrong. Let's not drink their environmental Kool-Aid just yet.
Kerry Weigner, Centennial
This letter was published in the Jan. 25 edition.
Re: "The heat is on; NOAA, NASA say 2014 warmest year on record," Jan. 17 news story.
The time is right for fees on fossil fuels. Your article provides additional confirmation from climate scientists at NASA and NOAA; the average temperature across the Earth for 2014 was the hottest on record. More important was the statement that nine of the 10 hottest years have occurred since 2000, and the probability of this being due to chance weather variations is minuscule.
With economists suggesting that the cost of oil has gone so low that it threatens our energy economy, now is the ideal time to begin to apply some real world costs of global warming, for both damage and mitigation, through a use fee on dirty hydrocarbon-based fuels.
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What you could see here in autumn
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Use all your senses this autumn
- Listen out for cuckoo, nuthatch, woodpecker and tawny owls in the woods
- Sniff out stinkhorns in the undergrowth
- Watch the wintering wildfowl on the lakes
- Tap a bracket fungus - what does it feel like?
- Watch the jackdaws as they come in to roost around the lakes
- Feel the sand grains in your face at Freshwater West during a westerly
Wildfowl on the lakes
One of our most spectacular wildfowl, goosander numbers build up to 20 or 30 during the winter. The males have shiny green heads and the females brown ones. Watch them as they team fish, driving their prey towards the bank.
At first glance, this is a drab-looking duck with subtle colour tones. They make up for it with interesting behaviour - watch them as they hang out near coot, grabbing their leftovers. As a dabbling duck, they rely on the deep-diving coot to bring food to the surface.
Tufted duck and heron
With their bright black and white plumage, the only thing you could mistake a tufted duck for at Stackpole is the much rarer scaup. They sail about in flotillas, here under the watchful eye of a heron.
Otter facts
- Male otters are called boars, females are sows, and the offspring are pups
- There are 13 different species of otters found in the world
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jchan2 Posts: 4,956I think that these cars are going to start the mass transition from SUV over to Crossover/Wagon/Minivan. I would buy any Subaru, because they're great in the snow, with great safety records, great reliability, and don't use too much gasoline in the process. They're different than other cars too. They just stick out in some sort of odd way that Volvos,Saabs, and Mazdas do.
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subewannabe Posts: 403at least in the photos of the japanese spec version, look a lot like the seats in the current WRX, with the pronounced bolsters to keep your seat and torso in place in the twisties. I really like those WRX seats and the rather flat seats in the Forester XT have me concerned about long-drive comfort. Obviously, pronounced fixed seat bolsters make it hard to slide across a seat as you get into it, as is the case in a higher vehicle like an SUV or truck. My 04 Explorer solved that problem with power pneumatic seat bolsters that you can inflate once you're in the seat. In a lower ride vehicle, like a WRX wagon, you descend into the seat at the same time you move your rear over the seat . Its got me thinking that the '05 Legacy turbo wagon may be a better match for my needs than a 04 Forester XT at least enough to wait on the Legacy.
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subewannabe Posts: 403libertycat, I noticed the fact that you created this discussion. I assume until proven otherwise that you are a car enthusiast with particular interest in AWD vehicles.
Vehicle style taste is so personal. I see the Mustang concept car looks almost exactly like a '69 Mach 1. For me, that car was a rolling wet dream, given my age and exposure to cars at the time. Yet, I understand how some folks hate that look . The only competition for a '69 Mach 1 was a '70-71 Hemi Cuda or a Challenger TA with a 440 Mopar monster with dual Holley 4 barrel carbs ...have you noticed what the going price for one of those is, these days? Cheaper to get a new Porsche!
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intrigue2 Posts: 46Found these in another topic, but they demonstrate what a beauty the '05 will be.
As for the car enthusiast, in the recent JD powers listing Subaru was in the top six,didn't notive Volvo though.Oh well, I guess all those free donuts for the many trips to the volvo service bay,due to its low reliability ratings might be responsible. -
luck11 Posts: 425I'm going to pipe in here and give my thumbs up on the new Subs. As a current 00 Outback owner who is looking to trade in in the next year, I am definitely pleased that Subaru is changing the look. I must say that at this point, I'm leaning towards the Legacy, but its too early to tell with only 1 or 2 pics of the Outback floating around. My only concern, as others have expressed, is pricing. I hope they keep the pricing reasonable.
rsorganize Posts: 131Had been trying to decide among the OB LL Bean, A4 Avant and Saab 9-5 and 9-3. But, I am really intrigued by the changes in the offing on the 2005 Legacy - bigger engine, bigger interior, better seats, better looking (IMHO). While I'm sure my anxiety level on the next Volvo XC ('99)repair disaster will be unabated until I dump the car, I think I'll be a lot happier with the 2005 - if it comes out looking and driving as the previews suggest. So, unless/until something else goes wrong, driving me over the edge, I think I'll wait on the 2005 Legacy GT wagon, w/leather and, perhaps, manual. Could be a lot of fun. Peace.
prisc Posts: 16Hi folks!
Does anyone have any information detailing the dimensions on the new Legacy? I've read several people comments stating that it will be bigger but I haven't come across any real data.
I have a general comment to make to any car designers out there.
I think that designing a car interior to resemble an airplane cock pit is great, but it does cut down on interior space and make it more difficult for taller/larger people to find a comfortable driving position.
I found this to be the case with the new Accord and several other re-model cars. I'm 6'2" tall and find it extremely fustrating to sit in a great car and have my right knee rub up against the center console. I bring this up here because I found the pictures of the new Legacy interior to suggest my knee would hit the center console.
Other than that the '05 Legacy looks awsome.
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ace1000 Posts: 151The August issue of the British magazine, Car, has a "Newcomer" article on the new Legacy. It drove the 260 HP Japanese model. UK is suppose to get only a 238 HP version of the 2.0 engine plus a range of other H4 and H6 engines. The base price was estimated to be 18,000 pounds.
Car gave the new Legacy a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and described it as a "good, if average, car." Elsewhere it describes the car as competent but not exciting.
In every issue Car summarizes its ratings on all the cars available in the UK. Its comments are frank and often amusing. In contrast to the Legacy, it gives the Forester 2.0 XT a rating of 4.5 stars, and the cons that it lists for the XT are "rolly" handling and being thirsty. -
prisc Posts: 16Regarding the XT, the thristy thing kinda bothered me a bit. With a 16gal tank and assuming and ave of 20mpg that mean your range would be ~ 320miles per fillup (probably 40 or so miles less since most people don't run their tank dry).
Anyway, since the '05 Legacy that we will see in the US is being sold in the UK and Japan as an '04, I would think that true spec's (in so far as dimension are conserned) should be available on the web somewhere. Has anyone looked into this ? -
subewannabe Posts: 403Ive heard lots of rumors about a 2.5 L turbo in the US release, as opposed to the 2.0 turbo in the Japanese and New Zealand versions, the only ones out so far. 20% more displacement should allow a lot of capability for even better acceleration and top end without stressing the engine as much. Probably wont help with fuel efficiency, if the Forester XT is any indication.
buddhabman Posts: 252August issue of C&D has a preview of the Subaru Legacy. They mention the upgrade in interior quality and stylings, plus it's lighter. They also mentioned the two US engines; 1.) a detuned 2.5L H4 Turbo - 250 HP; 2.) 3.6L H6 - 250 HP.
IMHO Subarus are generally worth the premium but the 30-35K+ price point will be an interesting market. I think it will be worth it, the Legacy will still be 5-10K+ less than a comparable Euro wagon. -
nematode Posts: 448but the Legacy GT sedan will set he bench mark for pricing the line. The current GT version is easy to find in Missouri for under $24k. A couple of dealers are even close to $23k!!!!. I'm not sure what the MSRP will be but my guess is that it will sell for $26-27k price after the "rush". Its got more power and seems better in every way.....thats worth $2-3k.
To crack $30-35k and hold that price point as a higher volume (big profit) option it needs to show up with 280-300hp. Its going to need AWD AND big power to set it apart from the pack. It worked for the WRX and it would work for the GT. -
lark6 Posts: 2,565I'm reading this two-page spread (one-page review, one-page photo) over lunch as I write. Automobile claims the powerplants will initially be the good old Phase II EJ25 base, current H6 line-topper, to be followed shortly thereafter by the 2.5 l WRX STi engine detuned to "about 250 hp." Five-speed manuals and 5EAT automatics will be offered. Without quoting extensively, the article states that the car's "build quality is beyond reproach" but that styling is too bland and derivative - "the perfect getaway car." The author states that Subaru styling gambles (e.g., XT and SVX) resulted in "bizarre cars...purchased in small numbers by equally bizarre engineering enthusiasts."
The model pictured and test driven is a 2.0 GT Spec B, a JDM version powered by a (you guessed it) 276 hp version of the home-market WRX's 2.0 l four. Claimed 0-60 for this car is 6.3 sec; estimated price $US 29K.
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subewannabe Posts: 403it sounds like they will price the US release 05 Legacy GT wagon almost identical to the Forester XT, which will make my decision between the two a lot harder. Truth be told, its a lot easier loading a canoe on top a shorter wagon, although the Forester is already a great improvement over a mid size SUV in that regard. Dang...I may have to sell my wife's A6 and get one of each.
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otis123 Posts: 426Doesn't the Outback look much better with a dark bottom. Subaru, make all the Outback colors available in monotone!!
http://www.subaru.de/Seiten/Showroom/Legacy/FLegOut.htm (Subaru Germany H6 model)
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nematode Posts: 448I just dont understand why Subaru is sticking the H6 into the GT. If they really want 3 engine configurations for the Legacy they can go 2.5H4 "base", 2.5H4t 225hp "L", and 2.5H4T 300hp "GT". They can even use the same basic transmissions they already have (autos, 5spd, and 6spd). I'm not sure why they just dont keep the H6 as an OB only motor and tune it for more low end grunt. That would be a nice way to really set the OB apart and keep that turo performance image for the Legacy. OB = smooth low end grunt. Legacy = screaming turbo power.
Additional thoughts:
1) Are they going to offer a manual with the H6 in the GT? If they go with the H6 in the GT, which I dont think they should do, and they dont offer a manual it will be a huge mistake.
2) Is the new H6 really going to be 3.5L and 250hp? I really dont like the current H6 3.0 and my feeling is that the 2.5t 225hp outperforms it quite readily is most aspects. I hope the H6 3.5 is better.


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Beyond the Gates of SplendorReviewed by: Chris Monroe Better than Average
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Primary Audience:
Adults Teens
1 hr. 36 min.
Year of Release:
USA Release:
November 5, 2004 (limited)
Relevant Issues
What about the Psalm 91 promises? "…no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent…" Answer Review of the historical drama directly related to this film: END OF THE SPEAR Why do followers of Christ have hope? Answer Does God feel our pain? Answer ""a story beyond tragedy… beyond reason… beyond imagination"" Noting the book "Through Gates of Splendor" which tells the story of five missionaries who sacrificed their lives in the jungles of Ecuador, this documentary film "Beyond the Gates of Splendor" takes us through that original journey to the events that followed half a century after. A thoroughly informed and accurate story, it has some limitations, but is well worth the watch. The well-known facts about this story are that five men, Jim Elliot, Roger Youderian, Nate Saint, Pete Fleming, and Ed McCully ventured to Ecuador in the mid 1950's as missionaries, along with their wives, to share the Gospel with those who were out of reach of it. In the process, these five men lost their lives and the event became worldwide news. But in this account, the events begin fittingly with the backstory of the native Ecuadorians, the Waorani people, and sets up the history, culture and violence of their lives that led to the horrific event of the missionaries' deaths. Following that is the backstory of the five men—their days together in school, getting married, their decision to go to Ecuador—leading up to the day they died. The film then takes us beyond that tragedy to show the fruit of the labor of these men, specifically through Nate Saint's son, Steve Saint. Due to the nature of the event, there are references to murder and death. Some real footage from the 16mm camera the five missionaries had was retrieved and does include some images of these men after their decease. The talk about it all is more upsetting than what is shown, but even that is discreet and refrains from sharing too many details. The women of the Waorani tribe are also topless most of the time, so there is some nudity; but it is on par with what you would see in National Geographic. One of the biggest criticisms I have of this documentary is the lack of emphasis on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These filmmakers did excellent work setting up the colliding worldviews of the missionaries and the Waorani people, and do well building up the drama of the inevitable conflict between them. They also help round out our understanding of this story by involving a scientific viewpoint and interview anthropologists who understood the situation. However, when it came to exacting why these five men would attempt something so courageous, and just how the Waorani people's lives changed so drastically, it seems the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was glossed over. The bottom line is that the reason the five men traveled to Ecuador in the first place and the reason these Indians had the ability to change their lives is all because of Jesus Christ. That is where the ultimate credit belongs. God is mentioned a few times, as well as His Word, but could have been explained more. For example, after the missionaries' death and the Waorani people begin to hear God's word, there is a drastic change with their problem with murder. It is stated that before, six out of ten deaths were homicides—but all of that changed. It is explained by the anthropologists that it helped that they were taught not to kill from God's book. This is true, but a little too general. This film covers a lot of ground, starting with the lives of the missionaries, all the way to a grandchild of one of the slain men, Nate Saint. Fortunately, one typically unsung hero in this story is also mentioned, Nate's sister, Rachel Saint. It is often not emphasized enough, but Rachel is the one who had contact with the Waorani tribe long before these five men ever attempted to try and reach them. Rachel began first by ministering the Gospel to one woman, Dayuma, who in turn shared the Gospel with the rest of the Waorani people. Amazing, too, is the fact that several of the women who lost their husbands also visited the Waorani tribe—even meeting some of the very men who killed their spouses. This story is quite miraculous and spiritually heavy hitting. Though the Gospel is not explicit, there is so much to glean from this astounding tale. The themes of forgiveness and sacrifice and how even the most violent people can change (by the power of God) are the kinds of things that make the lasting impressions in this production. And poignant lines depicting these missionaries' philosophies are also an inspiration. When considering the danger of going to the Waorani people, the missionaries were not afraid and said, "They're not ready for heaven—and we are." The production value is top notch. There are various interviews, real footage and photos from time these events happened, some reenactments, and recent footage with Steve Saint and his family living with the tribe. It is also a very touching and inspiring movie that is a must for any believer and also compelling enough for someone who doesn't share the Christian faith. Seeing this will also be a good primer for a future narrative film said to already be in production. See our review of the historical drama directly related to this film: END OF THE SPEAR Positive—This is a superb film. It is designed to appeal to the secular film audience, not necessarily to the committed Christian. Thus one should not be surprised that it is not produced with lots of Christian-ese language. The film can open the door to conversations with pre-Christian friends who are invited to view it; so I encourage believers to attend, invite friends, and be ready for free-ranging questions. I have already seen it 3 times with friends and will show it to more people this weekend.
[Excellent!/5] —Rick, age 48 Positive—For a documentary, this story never became dull. It was fascinating. The editing was very good, especially the way the actual footage was woven throughout the story. It did not rely on hype, sensationalism, or take advantage of the emotional nature of the story. In an attempt to remain objective, the movie may have missed a few opportunities to present the gospel and to emphasize the miracles that God performed in the hearts of the people as well as the missionaries. It certainly has reminded me to diligently pray for our missionaries and their work.
[Good/5] —Jayna Coppedge, age 43 Negative—DISAPPOINTED. Having read "Shadow of the Almighty" and "Through Gates of Splendor" I was very excited to see "Beyond the Gates" We saw the film last night, in anticipation of hearing how God had used these five men and their families to bring the Good news of Jesus Christ to the lost tribe. We left the film feeling very empty and regretting we had brought guests. This morning we are still trying to figure out the intent of this film and its message. It seems the message was no more than a story of 5 "studs" who go to conquer a wild tribe of natives to the American way of moral life. There was very little mention of God and his calling or His hand in any of the mission. There was no testimony of how the tribe came to know the Lord Jesus and His salvation for them. We had wanted our guests to see our faith and our Lord, instead they like us saw nothing but a National Geographic type film. I have learned valuable lesson… always see a film for yourself before taking a guest!
[Better than Average/3½] —Tressa Nunley, age 37 Neutral—I love the story of Jim Elliot, Nate Saint and the other men who gave their lives. I was thrilled and moved when hearing Stephen Saint and the Indian Man share their testimony. I have waited 3 years for this movie, and although I think the photography, footage, compilation was great, it totally (almost) lacked any emotional punch. I felt like I was watching a PBS documentary. I realize it was meant to appeal to a broad spectrum, but without some Gospel message it only had a secular message.
My non-Christian friends did not realize that is was a Transforming Power, not an educational process that changed the Waodani's lives. The name of Jesus was not mentioned once (that I heard), and the famous statement of Jim Elliot "He is no fool…" was not mentioned. That statement has inspired thousands of people, including myself. I found the movie interesting, but uninspiring. [Excellent!/3] —Sharon Kirkpatrick, age 52 Positive—Hollywood can't write a story like this. Take your family; It may be the last chance they'll have to see how Christians LIVED their faith and how people should be doing it today. I'm in tears and stitches every time I see it. Bring a box of Kleenexes. You'll need it. I can't remember the last time I laughed or cried like that in a movie!
[Excellent!/5] —Caleb, age 24 Positive—After reading the reviews above, I'm not sure what film these people saw. To describe it as being about "five studs" totally misses the mark. The five studs she refers to were five of the most dedicated and committed young men in the history of Christendom. They had one reason for making contact with the tribe, and it was made very clear in the movie. When encouraged to arm themselves with guns when going into the jungle, they declined, saying "we're ready for Heaven, and they're (the tribe) not." The widows of these men, all of whom appear in the film, make their commitment to spreading God's word to these people very clear.
As for emotional impact, everyone I saw the movie with wished they had given out Kleenex with the tickets. How anyone could not be impacted by the recollections of the widows and their friends is beyond me. Whereas "The Passion" showed what Christ did for us…"Beyond the Gates" shows what we can do for Christ. On a 1-10 scale, I give it an 11. [Excellent!/5] —Kristy L. Hicks, age 43 Positive—It is obvious that this film is made for the secular audience in an attempt to reach the unchurched. When a film comes out full of scripture it gets labeled a "christian film," which is synonymous to cheesy and preachy Christian films. People, aside from the church-goers, are turned off bigtime by this. Those are the people that need to be reached!!! We don't need films that preach to the choir and fail to relate with the secular audience.
Getting hammered over the head with Christian content is not what is going to reach the unchurched. I couldn't be more pleased with a company dedicated to bringing stories such as this to the theatre. I would rather this be there than Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Resident Evil, how about you? You would think a film like this would get nothing but support from the church family considering what else is in theatres. I am really disappointed in some of the comments. This film wasn't made for you, this story was written by God and is presented in a way that relates to everyone. [Excellent!/5] —Brian Nichols, age 22 Neutral—I was very excited about this documentary coming out. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has read Through Gates of Splendor or any other books about these missionaries and are aware of their faith, their families faith, and have a sense of their spiritual life. I was very disappointed in the film because Mr. Saint failed to pull into this documentary the Gospel of Jesus, the faith of these men and their families and how they truly depended on God. He never mentions this stuff. He tells the viewer they were Missionaries. I think God is only mentioned a couple of times.
This documentary is not very spiritual and does not have an impact on your life, because you don't have a feel for who these missionaries really were. If he would have added these things to this film, it would be one of the most outstanding documentaries ever made. But, because he did not I would recommend that you read Through Gates of Splendor or any other book about these missionaries before watching this film. You will appreciate it much better. It is definitely not a film that you can use on non-believers to help show them who God is. I think that is what disappointed me the most. Good / 5 —Debra, age 48 Positive—I had read the book, Through Gates of Splendor many years ago, and when I heard about this movie I was excited. I wasn't sure when I saw that it was a documentary. But after watching it I was glad I rented it. The story is that these men did not waste their lives—the tribe was reached with the gospel! I also appreciated the subtle message that, in our culture today, we have become savage to an extent. The pictures flash between the tattooed tribe to the tattoo' d youth of today—the body piercing then and now!
Excellent! / 5 —David Jeffers, age 47 Negative—I was also disappointed in this movie. The movie fails to answer the compelling questions posed by the story: Why did the five young men put themselves in such a dangerous position—why did their families return to the tribe after the murders—and what caused the tribe's remarkable transformation? By remaining silent on these questions, the movie misses an awesome opportunity to testify to Jesus' love and power. It is an intriguing story; a non Christian viewer will be curious and, presumably, receptive to hearing a clearer explanation of the spiritual reality behind the events. I am preparing for missionary service myself, and usually even the simplest missionary stories move me to tears and make me want to hop on the next plane. This one didn't grab me emotionally at all. Also, I found the story confusing in places; some narration in addition to the interviews would have helped to fill in the gaps about the family relationships, dates of events, etc. There is quite a bit of nudity, which I think was pretty much unavoidable, but may be a problem for some viewers. Also, the scenes of one of the tribesmen visiting the U.S., while humorous, felt disrespectful to me.
Better than Average / 4 —Lisa, age 32 Positive—I agree with Brian Nichols from the earlier comments. It's obvious this film wasn't made for the church, but for those in need of it's story of redemption and reconciliation. What better way to show SHOW the gospel than a true story of five men who LIVED it out! People today don't want to hear Christians talk, they want to SEE them living exactly what they're preaching. This is the most powerful story of the church from the past century. This unique filmmaking mind set creates a piece that will last for generations to come, instead of being labeled "Christian propaganda" and shelved like the rest.
Excellent! / 5 —Holly, age 25 Negative—The name Jesus was not mentioned one time in the entire movie! Far cry from what was written in the book Through the Gates of Splendor! Opportunity missed to expand the Kingdom. I was disappointed mostly in the interview with secular anthropologists who gave their opinion on the dramatic change of the Auca's. There were just given new information. True, in a sense, but what about the supernatural power of Christ to change the heart of people? Not even mentioned. I hope the next film will redeem what was lost in this one. I won't recommend this film to anyone, but rather, will recommend the book Through the Gates of Splendor to everyone.
Good / 3 —Kim Myers, age 47 Comments from young people
Negative—I think that this movie was absolutely terrible. I went to the theatre in the hope of learning the story of Jim Elliot, but I left in a daze. The story is extremely hard to follow in that it is constantly flashing back to what different people have to say about the event. I think that it would have been much more effective if it would have been a reconstructive story.
[Excellent!/1] —Jackie, age 15 |


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Horrific Beasts Lay in Wait
An update on Mansions of Madness, the board game of occult horror |
Mansions of Madness | Published 19 November 2010 |
Man rules now where They ruled once; They shall soon rule where man rules now. After summer is winter, and after winter summer. They wait patient and potent, for here shall They reign again.
- H.P. Lovecraft, Quoting from the Necronomicon in "The Dunwich Horror"
With over fifteen years of creating the most immersive and thematic gaming experiences available, Fantasy Flight Games has built a reputation for components of the highest quality. Whether exploring a dungeon's depths in a world of high fantasy, maneuvering a massive fleet through a hostile galaxy, or battling otherworldly horrors in the streets of Arkham, players have learned to expect a level of aesthetic detail that captures the imagination.
It's with these high standards in mind that we announce an updated estimate for the release of Mansions of Madness, the board game of occult horror and mystery. Some of the initial monster molds resulted in figures that did not meet our expectations of excellence, and consequently had to be redone. While this decision will ensure a product of the highest quality, it will also result in a delay.
Mansions of Madness will be available during the first quarter of 2011. We realize that this is beyond the range of dates we originally announced. However, we're confident that once you see the final product, you'll agree it was well worth the wait.
For more on this exciting narrative board game, check out our description page and our past previews: The Origins of Evil, Brought Together By Strange Forces, Follow the Clues, and Your Host for this Evening's Horror. Keep watching for more in the coming weeks, and prepare to play your part in a sanity-bending story of mystery and terror!
Mansions of Madness is a macabre game of horror, insanity, and mystery for two to five players. Based on the beloved fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, Mansions of Madness tells a story in which one player takes on the role of the keeper, a malevolent force working to complete a sinister plot, and all other players take on the roles of investigators, the unlikely heroes who gather to oppose him.
I'd rather wait than get crappy miniatures. It's nice that FFG is informing us about this. There are a lot of games out there and I don't like it at all when I buy a game with subpar components.
I think I'd be a lot more disappointed if there had been any indication that this would ship before Solstice.
Although it's a shame not to get this before xmas, I'm happy to wait for a better quality product. Hopefully it also means any of the spelling mistakes that have shown in the previews will also be rectified.
Good on FFG for standing by quality products, rather than rushing sub-standard games to the market.
Hope to see an expansion closer to the new release date, a la Battles of Westeros :-)
Better that time is taken for quality rather then a rushed release. Not at all surprising about the delay, usually they release items several months after the original given release date anyways. I wondered why Amazon had it at Feb 2011.
I'm expecting April-June 2011.
Still a bummer.
Wish that thought would have applied for Horus Heresy. Ok game, but the buildings were kinda crappy and did not support enough figures. More time was needed on that.
A bit of a let down but at least it will give me some more time to get other recent purchases to the table.
If the game comes with miniatures of such amazing quality as I saw during the demo at Essen Games Fair this year, then it will be well worth the price... And anyway, I have a lot of interesting games to invest these next months, first in the list are the amazing Warhammer 3rd edition, and the new Deathwatch RPG which so far rocks, plus many other non-FFG stuff...
I feel this is going to be a great game, a mix of the best of both Descent and Arkham Horror, so please FFG, take the time you need to playtest the game as much as you can
@ Tarot Mage, +1.
Sucks there's a delay, but better a delay than messed up components. I'm sure it's not exactly free to rework the molds either. I appreciate the dedication to quality, instead of just trying to rush the game out the door as fast as possible at the expense of the components. Good on ya.
@tarrot mage: don`t get me wrong dude. i just did it the way you explained...
you maybe need to know that "fury of the bear" was first announced in april 2010, then being "updated" in june 2010 being "at the printer" and then being updated in august 2010 (again) "being at the printer". since then, noe nwes, no updates. that "is" plain ridiculous. no more, no less. i get off. 3 months don`rock my house.bye!
I would rather wait than deal with substandard pieces not to par with the rest of the FFG stuff.
Do what I do, Cipheron - look at FFG's planned release date then tack on 3 more months to it.
You'll never be disappointed again.


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Seibert and Valdez, who co-produced and wrote Turtle Hill, Brooklyn, obviously intended it to be a very warm and fuzzy examination of love, friendship and personal bravery. Unfortunately, as the various invitees enter—a motley yet high-achieving and, of course, scrupulously liberal-minded group consisting of artists, a doctor, the politically inclined and even a CPA—all you can think of is that old adage about how better it is to have fewer and better friends, quality over quantity. Given the awkward scripting and Ryan Gielen's unsubtle, often literally in-your-face helming, the characters gratingly come across as preening, self-satisfied and fairly obnoxious, with one exception.
That exception is Mateo's friend Luis (Ariel Bonilla), who is over menial jobs and treatment in New York and wants to return to Mexico. The scenes between the two of them are filmed in Spanish, and these are the only times when the acting does not seem insufferably arch, if not inept. Otherwise, we are subjected to one of Will's friends commandeering a video camera and thrusting it into the guests' faces to record their birthday wishes, a clumsy movie gambit which always comes across as forced.
A Log Cabin Republican shows up, which gives Will the narcissistic chance to get on his self-righteous soapbox; attacking this poor dolt is akin to shooting fish in a barrel, given the general milieu. However, by this point the viewer may be so turned off to the whole thing that all he may wonder about is what a bad host Will is being.
Will's sister returns to spit more vituperation at him and leave, which is excruciatingly followed by all the guests literally lining up to give him a supportive hug. (At this point the movie's "eew" factor explodes.) The oldest guest, a gay man who admits to being a doddering 57 among these fedora-sporting, zero-percent-body-fat youngsters, gets all mushy and cringe-inducingly announces how much he loves everyone present. ("I don't know what I'd do without you guys!")
It also arises that Mateo has cheated on Will with one of the guests, actually a trainer at Will's gym, who comes off as the sleazy villain of the piece, practically twirling his hipster goatee. We are then put through the torturous paces of the couple's confrontation, heartbreak, and queasy reconciliation by the ambiguous wind-up, with them in bed while that endless, dreary party is probably still going on outside. You wish Tracey Ullman would suddenly appear and, in the manner in which she used to close her TV show, scream, "Go home!"


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Courtesy Ocean Mist FarmsJoe Watson, left, director of produce at Rouses Supermarkets, and Dale Huss, right, vice president of artichoke production at Ocean Mist Farms, attend the opening of a massive artichoke retail display April 21 in New Orleans.Ocean Mist Farms and Rouses Supermarkets made a bid for a world-record fresh artichoke display as they assembled 20,000 green globes and a 256 square-foot fleur-de-lis artichoke-filled ornament in New Orleans.
The display took 20 hours to build and was photographed and measured April 21 for certification by the Guinness Book of World Records, according to a news release. The event was at the Rouses outlet at 4500 Tchoupitoulas Street.
The fleur-de-lis, a symbol of New Orleans and its NFL team, the Saints, was suspended above the display.
"Artichokes are a big part of our food culture here in New Orleans, and we did a little investigating and learned there is no record-setting display for fresh vegetables," Joe Watson, director of produce at Rouses Supermarkets, said in the release.
Arti the artichoke — mascot for Castroville, Calif.-based Ocean Mist Farms — and Dale Huss, the company's vice president of artichoke production, came to the unveiling.
Rouses showed shoppers how to clean and prepare an artichoke for cooking, and served a recipe for easy baked artichokes with chipotle mayo.


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Feel like taking a day off and just being a kid again? I absolutely adore my local park, the…
Kanoelani Park
Ever want to feel like a little kid again? Kanoelani Elementary School is next to a large pu…