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In the letter made public on Friday, Ratzinger questions whether the defrocking of Reverend Stephen Kiesle, a California priest convicted in 1978 of tying up and molesting two young boys in San Francisco, was in the "the good of the universal church". 'Paternal care'After his probation ended in 1981, Kiesle asked to leave the priesthood and the diocese submitted papers to Rome to begin the process of defrocking him.
John Cummins, then a bishop in the US, wrote to the Vatican arguing that Kiesle should be stripped of his priesthood.
"It is my conviction that there would be no scandal if this petition were granted and that as a matter of fact, given the nature of the case, there might be greater scandal to the community if Father Kiesle were allowed to return to the active ministry,'' he wrote.
In a letter sent to the bishop years later, Ratzinger says that Kiesle should be provided with "as much paternal care as possible" while awaiting a final decision.
He urged local church officials to take into account the "good of the universal church" and "detriment that granting the dispensation can provoke within the community of Christ's faithful, particularly considering the young age".
Kiesle was 38 at the time, and remained a priest until 1987. He was convicted of more sex offences against children during the 1990s and now lives as registered sex offender in California.
The Vatican confirmed the letter bore Ratzinger's signature, but refused to comment on its contents.
"The press office doesn't believe it is necessary to respond to every single document taken out of context regarding particular legal situations,'' the Rev. Federico Lombardi said.
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Last month a story in the New York Times newspaper published internal church documents regarding a paedophile priest in the USA. The Reverend Lawrence Murphy was accused of abusing up to 200 deaf boys from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Among documents the newspaper posted on its website was a 1996 letter about Murphy to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, then the Vatican's senior doctrinal official and now Pope Benedict, showing he had been informed of the case.
Ratzinger's deputy first advised a secret disciplinary trial but dropped the plan in 1998 after Murphy appealed directly to Ratzinger for clemency. The priest died later that year.
The Vatican has reacted defiantly to the suggestion that the Pope had been involved in a cover-up of Murphy's paedophilia, dismissing the allegations as "petty gossip".
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The Gojak Hydroelectric Power Plant is a high pressure diversion plant which harnesses the river power of the Ogulinska Dobra and Mrežnica rivers.[2]
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Exchange brew pub might make Irish eyes smile
On Sunday, Manitobans will come together over a pint to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Unlike their counterparts across Canada, however, there is one place they will not be going to toast all things Irish: a brew pub.
Last October, Vacay.ca came out with the first-ever ranking of Canada's 24 best brew pubs. Unsurprisingly, Toronto had four establishments on the list, the most of any city, but even tiny Shawinigan, Que., home to just 50,000 people, had two.
In fact, every single province was represented except Manitoba -- because it is the only one to not have a single brew pub (We had one -- the River City Brewery -- briefly in Osborne Village.)
Apparently, the Exchange District came close to getting one in the 1990s. Two investors wanted to turn the James Avenue Pumping Station into the Pump House Restaurant and Brewing Co.
According to these entrepreneurs, however, the plan fell through when the City of Winnipeg refused to sell them the heritage building at their requested price of one dollar. The building was eventually purchased by another restaurateur for $150,000, only to be sold back to the government a few years later for $750,000, and has sat empty ever since.
With three new condominiums, six converted warehouses, and a boutique hotel all soon to be found within 100 metres of the old pumping station, a brew pub in the east Exchange is more appropriate than ever.
Condo owners would likely both appreciate and support a fun local watering hole, as would hotel patrons looking for a unique way to sample Manitoban food and drink. As such, should another developer approach the city with a solid business plan for establishing a microbrew restaurant, the government should seriously consider donating the pumping station to the project (as it did for the Red River College's downtown campus).
Instead of holding onto an empty building as it slowly succumbs to demolition by neglect, the city would be putting the heritage structure to productive use and earning tax revenue in the process. It would also be contributing to the growing list of unique attractions that make Winnipeg a more dynamic place to live in and visit. And that is definitely something worth raising a glass to.
In the last two decades, brew pubs have become one of the most popular trends in the restaurant industry. A sort of homage to European tavern culture, these venues blend fresh craft-brewed beer with an engaging food menu, usually in a historic neighbourhood. The Bushwakker Brewpub in Regina, for instance -- the best in Canada according to Vacay.ca -- is located in the city's old Warehouse District, and famously plays only Saskatchewan music.
While certainly bringing in regulars, brew pubs have also become highly sought-after by tourists hoping to enjoy a taste of local froth. As Craig Flynn, owner of the Yellowbelly Brewery in St. John's, argues, brew pubs are about "getting quality beer, but it's also how you learn of local culture. People don't have the brand loyalty to beer they used to in the past. They're more willing to give things a try, because I think they recognize the quality is in locally produced products." Quite simply, brew pubs offer an authentic homegrown dining experience, while serving beverages with a flavour and character the major brands cannot match.
Because of their popularity with locals and tourists alike, brew pubs are often credited with helping in the revitalization of the surrounding community. The once-abandoned Distillery District in Toronto, for example, was redeveloped in the early 2000s, with people flocking to the Mill St. Brewery brew pub, its most popular tenant. Today, the welcoming, pedestrian-friendly dining and retail neighbourhood is one of the top-rated attractions in the GTA.
Moreover, brew pubs can provide some notable economic advantages. According to economist Scott Metzger, multinational brewing companies annually produce about 3,000 barrels of beer per employee. The average craft brewer, on the other hand, produces only 112 barrels per worker. This labour inefficiency, inherent in the craft-brew process, results in more jobs created per unit of beer produced, boosting the economy. Meanwhile, brew-pub patrons are spending their dollars on homegrown fare, further assisting with local economic development. In fact, despite Canadians' pride in their beer, this country is the world's sixth-largest importer of lagers and ales, meaning there is definitely opportunity for hometown brewers to capture more of the market.
Obviously, opening a brew pub does not guarantee a vibrant neighbourhood will spring up around it. Still, it is these types of unique amenities that add variety to a community, which is why it is a little disappointing Manitoba stands alone in Canada in not having even one brew pub -- especially considering the Exchange District is likely a natural fit for such a cool establishment.
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Eric Clapton's best music has always sprung from one form of angst or another, so we probably shouldn't expect too much of an album born of domestic contentment.18 Sep 2005 - 12:00am
A record haul of more than 10,000 endangered turtles and tortoises has been seized by Customs officers at Kwai Chung, with all but four of the reptiles found dead.
The seizure of 10,277 reptiles - 10,260 Malaysian box turtles and 17 box tortoises - was believed to have been intended for live sale in Guangdong.11 Jul 2003 - 12:00am
Man's Heritage: The Ten Deadliest
Pearl, 8.30pm16 May 2002 - 12:00am
Eric Clapton
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Over the course of 14 tracks, Eric Clapton blends virtually every style he's worked, and mastered, in the past 35 years. The focus of Reptile is on his singing and songwriting, long overshadowed by the roaring guitar riffs made famous by the Slowhand that so many hep Stratcats have come to worship.30 Mar 2001 - 12:00am
THE Reptile Zone was crowded with families both inside the pet shop and out.
This may seem like a sign of prosperity to a shopowner but this particular pet shop is an endangered species, largely due to the economic downturn and the cargo chaos at Chek Lap Kok.12 Jul 1998 - 12:00am
Animal welfare campaigners, conservationists and the Government have warned against releasing giant turtles into the wild after a flood of sick reptiles has been found.
Buddhists traditionally release creatures such as turtles and terrapins, believing the ceremonies will bring them long life and good luck.20 Mar 1997 - 12:00am
AGRICULTURE and Fisheries Department officers seized 29 endangered reptiles worth about $30,000 from a Tuen Mun pet shop. The reptiles included tortoises, iguanas and a chameleon.17 Jun 1995 - 12:00am
THE Honourable Mr Jimmy McGregor was unpardonably unfair to have compared Mr Allen Lee with a chameleon on CNN's Larry King Live show. Even a person as half-tutored in zoology as I am knows that a chameleon is a vertebrate.
I think Mr McGregor has shown grave disrespect for a spectacular member of the reptile family. MICHAEL LO Pokfulam Road6 Apr 1993 - 12:00am


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fingerNUBS not fingernails from over zealous gardening?.."holding out hands with broken nails"..ain't it great??...."L"
Mine snap off, and the rougher edges just get worn off naturally. About once every 2 weeks, I sit down with my Diamond Debbie (file I have had probably 20 years) and shape them all up again...so it can just start all over again.
ok dang and i like you beth!! LOL always wanted to shake your hand!!! LOL ** pouting now** LOL i have kinda soft hands, and i can keep my nails clean, i use cocoa butter (palmers) and mix it with virgin olive oil. just enough to make it soft, i do that in the food processor. and i cream it really well!!!
what it does is gently exfliates your skin, i'm so not kidding, i use this on the kids too. they have that funny skin. it comes with the three sisters. (asthma, allergies, hayfever) which they have. LOL so it soothes their skin, tabor will be running and itching his legs, so i found that this helps, so i don't have gardners hands!!! LOL try it and tell me how ya like it??@!!! :'))) P.S. great for legs too!! :'))
I found a great product on sale at Target about two years ago that's called The Apothecary Hand and Nail Cream. It works great especially since I hate wearing gloves. Unless someone can give me a brand that I don't think are hot on my hands and that I can feel what I'm doing. It would make a great birthday present next month.
Ya know, I seem to break nails every way except for when gardening! I don't usually wear gloves unless it's something that is thorny or pulling a particularly stubborn weed with "sharp" edges. It's odd... my nails aren't particularly thick and I don't take anything for them or use nail polishes or hardeners. Every time I break a nail it's usually while cleaning the house, but never from gardening!
I had long nails before I met up with gardening. Now, I keep them sort of mid-length. I try to wear gloves; I like those Atlas rubber-dipped cotton gloves, cuz they're light-weight and you can feel what you're doing. But you know how it is, when you're out there and see something that needs doing and you don't have your gloves on! This sounds really weird, but it's a lot easier to get your nails clean with toothpaste than with soap. (Gets them white too!) Just follow with a good lotion, because it drys them out a little. RE Keeping hands young looking: I use the same Alpha Hydroxy Acid lotion on my hands that I use on my face and follow it with an SPF 50 sunscreen. -Keeps my hands smooth and freckle free.
Hello all....can a newbie and fellow gardener and retired nail tech offer tips in hand care for your tips in growing plants...lols. Please only use products intended for manicure to remove the dirt and grime from under the nails. There is fungus in the soil that can get under our nails (usually caused by a injury) that will damage your nails and the nail bed.If you notice white lines under thick flaky nails,you may already have it. To treat it and just about any other boo-boo use Tea Tree Oil. It is a natural anticeptic from the Meliluca Tree. The oil can be used on your pets boo-boo's too.You can find this oil now at just about any pharmacy location. Too moisturize the hands Avon has a product called Moisture Therapy hand cream get the one labeled "intensive". Massage that in real good around the cuticles as well as the base of your nails(helps stimulate growth). This lotion is great all over too. Hope my info has helped.


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172 Victoria Court II Los Cristianos, Tenerife
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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 4
|Key Info
Victoria Court II is a friendly complex which has a bar/restaurant located on site.There is a heated swimming pool with life guard which makes it ideal for families and visiting all year round.
The apartment has a very large terrace area which is ideal for eating on, sunbathing and relaxing day and night. There is large kitchen/dining area which has recently been refurbished. The lounge is also extremely spacious and has UK television and DVD.
The main bedroom comprises of two single beds and has a safe. It is quite cool and quiet in the evening due to its position. The second bedroom has a double bed and is slightly smaller, but is equally as quiet and cool.
The toilet and shower room are fully wheelchair accessible and have a walk-in shower.
Due to the location of the apartment it is ideal for sun in the afternoon on the terrace. The swimming pool area is only about 1 minute walk and ramps are present for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
|Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Los Cristianos beach 300 m
|Will consider
|Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car not necessary
|Nearest Amenities
|300 m
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Tenerife South 18 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|DVD player, Staffed property
|Shared outdoor pool (heated), Children's pool
|TV, Video player, Pool or snooker table, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Shower rooms
|Double beds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 7
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Shared outdoor pool (heated), Balcony or terrace
|Further details indoors
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The childrens pool is not separated from the main swimming pool but a life guard is on watch
About this location
The Canary Islands region
Tenerife is the largest Canary Island and is warm all year round. Los Cristianos has a large number of restaurants which cater for couples and/or families. The beach is both rocky and sandy depending on where you go, but there is something for everyone. Local attractions include the cultural centre, monkey park and nature walks. Further afield there are a number of archeological areas of interest and of course the active volcano Teide. All of these are within 2 hours maximum of Los Cristianos. The capital city of Santa Cruz and Peurto de la Cruz are only a taxi or coach drive away and are well worth a visit.
Los Cristianos
There are a number of restaurants in Los Cristianos and the Arona area which run throughout the year, however especially at Christmas/New Year, Easter and September. More information can be found on the Tenerife tourist website
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7 Nov 2014
"Excellent apartment in a great position"
Booked this apartment no 172 through holiday lettings. The owner Nicholas has been a joy to deal with he answered all of our e-mail enquiries within one day.The apartment itself was exactly as describ… More
11 Oct 2014
wonderful apartment my disabled parents first holiday since my dads stroke. cant wait to rebook. all mod cons .bathroom had small step into which my father managed with the stick on hand rails provide… More
18 Sep 2014
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Loved this apartment so much! Everything and more is provided for you. I came here with my son and partner for an 11 day break and we had a fab time. The apartment was great for my son of 4 to run abo… More
6 Aug 2014
"Fabulous apartment"
Just returned from a week stay in this apt . It is one of the biggest and best on complex . It has everything you need and more . I will be booking it again . Location is less than 5 min stroll to bea… More
31 Mar 2014
"Beautiful Apartment - Great location"
Lovely large bright and spotlessly clean apartment. Every facility you could want. Likewise pool area very clean and well appointed for the sun. Friendly complex. Short walking distance from local b… More
11 Oct 2013
"Fabulous Apartment"
My friend and I stayed for 2 weeks at this apartment and have to say that it is by far the best I have stayed in in tenerife. This is definitely a home from home as it is very well equipped with all … More
25 Jul 2013
"Amazing complex with excellent facilties"
We stayed in a ground floor apartment near the on-site restaurant and all of our expectations were met and exceeded. We had three adults and one child and the apartment was suited for all ages. The ap… More
1 Jul 2013
"My expectations were excelled"
Fantastic property will definitely book again when visiting Tenerife. We were delighted with the easy access to shops and the beach, friendly resort with heated pool and quit bar with food served all … More
16 Dec 2012
"Home from home!"
Fab apartment with bags of space. Fully equipped, immaculate and beautifully furnished.
We had a fantastic time and have booked again for next year!
Perfect for families with young children.
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"A very spaceous and comfertable apartment"
We enjoyed our stay very much, pretty close to the town and beach .The complex has excellent wheel chair acsess.
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Discussion in 'Disney Cruise Meets' started by jcarwash, Oct 19, 2011.
Got our docs yesterday....we are official!
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What's the adult/ kid count for FE's?
Congratulations!! Good luck next week.
I just checked the google docs in the first post and there is 108 total with 59 adults and 49 children.
We got our docs on Tuesday and we booked through DU. Getting harder and harder to keep this secret!
Seems like so many of you booked through Dreams Unlimited. What are the perks (besides the cool gift bag)? and do they take transfers? Any cons to the TA?
This is my first time cruising DCL, but I went with DU because of the OBC and the great recommendations here. With other cruiselines, I usually book directly with the cruise line. Through DU, I received $150 OBC, plus $25 from Disney and another $50 for booking on my Dis Visa.
I believe I have read that you can transfer an existing booking to DU, but not sure if you can do that after final payment. I found out about the baskets long after I booked. Looking forward to seeing it!
Just ordered a basket from "The Perfect Gift" they are the same that make the baskets for DU cant wait to see it when we get to our room
Transfer.. yes.. but they at least need a few weeks before final payment date to do it in time.
i was all set to transfer our bookings to DU, but then they checked the OBC and Visa deal and onboard booking credit, and they said they could only get us like another $50 in OBC, and there was some faxing of forms that would need to be done, etc....to me it didn't seem worth it.
Now if I would have known there were gift baskets involved....
We have booked 2 expensive cruises with DU and never received anything extra other then the OBC.
Unless they have changed in the last few months.
Our DCL to Hawaii was not that long ago.
Just looked and there is still Remy options even Palo and Palo brunch.
Hurry if you want the Brunch(one left).
Pali brunch is gone. Rats
The DU gift baskets are only on the cruises out of Port Canaveral, as they have a setup tied to the DISboards.com welcome center in Cocoa Beach to get them delivered to the ships. The started the gift baskets in 2012.
UPDATE for Pink Champagne Girls event!
DCL has let me know that they only day they would be able to accommodate our group at Ooh La La would be on the SECOND sea day, February 21st at 11:15 am. We have 24 signed up. I would like to get confirmation from each person who is participating that this date and time works for you before I send DCL the names and stateroom numbers. Please post back on FB or PM me here to confirm.
Thank you!!!
Is definitely going to happen or do you need to make sure you get to 25 people. The only reason I ask is because I don't have a pink shirt and will need to order online.
Hi Kevin,
Right now I am short one person for 25, but I will pay for "Harvey the Rabbit" who is staying in our room Four couples have already confirmed back as of this latest update. I am hoping to get confirmation back from everyone by tomorrow at the latest. I am planning for this to happen. I've got the feather boas and tiaras all set!
If you have a Michael's craft store near you they carry t-shirts. They usually have pink in stock and are only about $4.99. You can also do a search for Michael's online printable coupons and print off a 40% off coupon too! Several of the guys in the last group did this since they didn't have pink shirts
I will keep everyone posted!
HI. - I tried to send a PM but I don't have enough posts so I was not allowed.
We are part of the FE group. I went to print out the Goggle doc today for the FE and noticed that my DD was listed in the left columns but was not carried out through the age specific column counts. I see a few others that had the same thing happen.
Thank you for all your efforts on this.
Has anybody used the rainforest pass before. I was wondering what it was like. I checked online at the DCL website and it doesn't give a great description on what it includes.
We have and really enjoyed the experience. There are 3 steam/sauna type rooms. One has dry heat, one is very very humid and the other is for aromatherapy if you choose. There are several shower expereinces with different lighting, patterns and temperature of water. There are a few jacuzzis that overlook the ocean to enjoy. Lastly they have some nice chaise loungers that are heated and also overlook the ocean. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the response to my question. I was wondering did you have a pass for the whole week and how crowded was it. We are thinking of doing this on first or second sea day. Being first time cruisers we may use first sea day to explore ship.
Happy to oblige!
No, we just had a day pass. We used it on a port day since we had nothing planned.
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'Living for Love' video on Vevo
Saturday, 07 February 2015
It all follows a leak of the star's 13th studio album ahead of its planned release on 10 March. This is the first music video to be published since the launch of SnapChat's 'Discover' service.
Snapchat has partnered with media companies to feature videos and news articles on the app. After 24 hours the stories disappear, in keeping with Snapchat's trademark feature of private messages that vanish a few seconds after being viewed by users.
Snapchat, which reportedly turned down a $3bn (£1.2bn) buyout offer from Facebook, has been valued at around $10bn (£6.2bn).
From BBC News
The video was directed by the French duo Julien Choquart and Camille Hirigoyen, together known as J.A.C.K., was edited by longtime Madonna collaborator Danny B. Tull, and styled by B. Akerlund - who also works wth Beyonce, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga. It was choreographed by Megan Lawson.
To state the obvious, it's a major coup for the three-year-old Snapchat, which boasts an estimated 200 million users. CEO Evan Spiegel made headlines during last year's Sony hack when a series of uncovered e-mails revealed that he was at work on an in-app music feature, including negotiations with Vevo to bring music video viewing inside Snapchat's interface. Those talks reported stalled, but the music feature being discussed was likely tied to Discover, which was announced last month.
Discover feeds news and entertainment from 12 different companies directly to the user. Participating organizations include Warner Music Group, National Geographic, People magazine, ESPN and Vice, who enlist editors to select stories (which can include photo essays and videos) that are shared and refreshed every 24 hours.
From Billboard.com
Let's go behind the scenes of the #LivingForLove video...
Get ready for the real thing!
https://t.co/V7uWe0w01Z— Madonna (@Madonna) February 4, 2015
Liz could not reveal, but she did say: 'Madonna just shot a video for the first single from her 'Rebel Heart' album. It's 'Living for Love' and we did it in Brooklyn. Lots of gorgeous men and incredible dancing and she looked very sexy. But I think the most important thing was how much fun she was having!' (Liz R. and I agree that Madonna needs more fun. Really. The woman never relaxes!)
'Living for Love' will be released February 12th. The album lands in March.
Here is an excerpt from the book of how he got the directing job for Burning Up and how he met Madonna for the first time:
No, I'm not going to New York on my own to meet some blonde chick called Madonna who Warners think is going to be massive, even if they are stumping up a bit more cash than usual for a first time artist.
"Come on. You managed to drag yourself out in front of the Nolan Sisters," Simon chortles. "I promised Warners you'd at least meet her. Then if you don't like we can wriggle out of it. She's a very cool dancer apparently."
I can't believe he's promised them. I'm on holiday.
"Oh, she's been practising in front of the mirror then?" It might be enough of the sarcy cynicism. Starting to hear myself whining.
"Actually, she saw the MJ video and she thought it was genius and she really wants to meet you."
"Yeah, well, I'm on holiday."
F---ing annoying. What am I doing here? Where is this bleeding apartment block? How did I agree to this? I'm burning up alright! That biting wind is bouncing off those stone Soho buildings right into my grumpy face. What number was it? That doesn't make sense. Where's the number on that building then?
This must be it. Smelly corridor. Crapped-out lift. Where's the penthouse suite then? There's seventeen buttons of floors but not a dicky bird about 'the penthouse suite'. How would she have a penthouse suite anyway? Nobody knows her from Adam.
Maybe a rich boyfriend? Maybe just rich. Never mind, you're here. Must be on the 17th floor then.
The 17th floor looks derelict. This can't be right; there's masonry and s--t all over the floor. Oh, look. Now I get it. There's a paper plate taped to the flaking wall with an arrow pointing up the crumbling staircase, which says 'Penthouse Suite' in biro. Penthouse Squat is what it'd say if it was being truthful.
Climb those stairs. And more stairs. And what's that thumping sound? And more stairs. And that music is pumping out up there. Dance music. That's f---ing loud. Now I'm out of breath in front of an apartment door with no bell and no knocker and nothing but another paper plate with 'Penthouse Suite' in blue biro stuck to it.
Loud music.
Louder: "Helllooo?"
'Hello' isn't working. Door doesn't even shut properly. A hole where a latch might have been. I can push it open. A sort of kitchen area on the right. A couple of very grungy pots and pans by an old stove that's caked in many years of grime. There's not a stitch of furniture in the place.
"Hello?" is still being smothered by boom boom boom coming from down a narrow corridor with a very worn carpet. Is this a wind-up? She knew I was coming. She knew what time. I'm walking along the corridor. Another door. The source of the loud. Even this door has the inviting sliver of slightly open. I'm going to try shouting again. The music is deafening but I can't just walk in, can I?
I mean, this must be the bedroom.
"Hello? M – M – Ma – donna?"
F--k, that's a hard word to yell. That just doesn't feel like a name. It's feels like a thing. Or a feeling.
Or a phenomenon.
To read the rest of the article (scroll to the bottom of the page for the full Madonna excerpt) visit: www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures
We've been up to our shenanigans again and I wanted to share them with you. Being the Madonna fan that I am, I could not help infusing our latest project with plenty of Madonna. The kindergarteners and I finished up a film last week based on the book 'Miss Nelson is Back'. This time we featured 'Bedtime Story' as a nightmare sequence and an instrumental of 'Dress You Up' as a makeover-type sequence (complete with a Truth of Dare perfume plug!).
In January 1989, the pop provocateur inked a $5 million endorsement deal with the soft-drink brand. On March 2, 1989, Madonna debuted 'Like a Prayer,' the title track of her fourth studio album, in a two-minute television commercial called 'Make a Wish.'
The flashback-fueled spot saw her watching a black-and-white home movie of her 8th birthday, and interspersed footage of the young girl with shots of adult Madonna dancing in the street and in a church with a gospel choir. The fairly innocuous ad aired during NBC's The Cosby Show, and it seemed unlikely to offend anyone. But when Madonna premiered the actual music video for 'Like a Prayer' on MTV the following day, viewers were singing a different tune.
The video's imagery, which included burning crosses, stigmata and the seduction of a saint, drew the ire of religious groups and customers, who assumed it was part of the Pepsi ad.
'When you've got an ad that confuses people or concerns people, it just makes sense that that ad goes away,' Tod MacKenzie, a spokesman for Pepsico Inc., told the New York Times. And go away, it did. Though the commercial was canceled, 'Like a Prayer' spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that spring, and Madonna reportedly kept the $5 million fee.
The once-incendiary hit went on to become one of the most celebrated songs in Madonna's canon, and it was even featured in her 2012 Super Bowl halftime performance – no small feat in the post-Nipplegate era. But one thing that hasn't changed is the Material Girl's earning power: According to Forbes, Madonna was the highest paid musician of 2013.
From People.com
The kindergarten teacher who directed his students in spirited performances of Madonna's "Vogue" and "Material Girl" is now having his class offer an homage to the Queen of Pop with another of her smash hits.
This time, Arturo Avina's class perform "This Used To Be My Playground," the 1992 song used in the movie "A League of Their Own," in which Madonna starred alongside Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.
Avina, who teaches a general ed curriculum at the Olympic Primary Center in Los Angeles, opted to dispense with the baseball theme. Instead, he based his class's clip on the popular children's book "Miss Nelson Is Missing" with several nods to Madonna's original music video, which also featured a scrapbook feel.
"Sometimes a good pop song is better at telling a story than a typical nursery rhyme," Avina told HuffPost Gay Voices in an email last year. "And it's a lot more fun to teach when you teach what you love."
When the brief preview for Lady Gaga's 'Alejandro' video appeared during the singer's appearance on 'Larry King Live' last week, many people immediately noticed the nod to Madonna's 'Vogue.' It was all there: the sharp black-and-white photography, the muscular dancing, the spartan set, the iconic hairstyle.
But as it turns out, the full version of 'Alejandro' - which premiered Tuesday (June 8) - is a healthy combination of a number of different references, nods and homages to a bevy of Madonna videos. (One MTV News writer says 'Alejandro' is more than just an ode to Madonna - check out his counterpoint in the Newsroom blog.)
The 'Vogue' references are certainly there, as Gaga spends a large chunk of the video in that same spartan set in black-and-white. But the rest of the clip features Gaga in a number of different costumes - including a red nun's habit and some sort of steampunk headgear - in a handful of different scenarios (some of which involve Nazi imagery).
In addition to 'Vogue,' the opening sequence seems to recall Madonna's 'Evita' period (when she made 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' a hit). Gaga is dressed to mourn whomever is in the casket behind her - perhaps the titular Alejandro? - and it would be easy to assume that she's attending a state funeral, which would mean Gaga flipped the gender roles in the original story of the Peróns (in reality, it was Juan who buried Eva).
Later, Gaga strips to her underwear and dominates a scantily clad dancer tied to a bed. While Madonna is no stranger to the imagery surrounding bondage and submission, that image most faithfully recalls the Material Girl's 'Human Nature,' which saw her dressed in black pleather and dancing seductively with the assistance of ropes and a riding crop.
But the biggest nod to Madonna's past certainly comes with all the religious imagery. Gaga dresses as a nun, swallows rosary beads and stands in front of a row of crosses at various points during the clip, which brings to mind Madonna's classic video for 'Like a Prayer.' In fact, there are even video clips of flames in the background of one of the dance scenes in 'Alejandro,' which could easily have been lifted wholesale from the moment in Madonna's clip when she sings among a field of flaming crosses.
There are a number of other cultural references that slip out of 'Alejandro' (Gaga clearly enjoys the work of film director Fritz Lang), but even the gun-barrel-sporting bra she wears at the end could be mistaken for that conical top Madonna made famous during the Blonde Ambition Tour.
Of course, 'Alejandro' director Steven Klein has worked as a photographer for Madonna over the past few years, so it's quite possible that these are merely the influences he has picked up while working with her. But if Gaga really is making an attempt to define herself as a next-gen Madonna who also pays homage to her elders, then there are worse paths to follow.
The clip finds the Madonna making fun of her late '80s Pepsi scandal. In the video footage Madonna has her arms covering her bare chest, looks at the camera smiling, and says, 'I wear what I want and I do what I want. Ask Pepsi.'
With the last remark, the entertainer references the 1989 controversy, in which she was paid a then-record $5 million as part of an endorsement deal, that included the filming of a commercial for the soft drink. The deal was scrapped by Pepsi executives due to threats of protests from right-wing Christian groups, such as the American Family Association, due to perceived sacrilege in her 'Like A Prayer' video, now considered one of the creative high points of Madonna's storied career. The singer was allowed to keep the $5 million and her commercial aired only once on network television.
Madonna.com are looking for you - amazing fans to be in Madonna's next video, which will be a celebration of her music and fans.
If you would like to join us, send us your best picture to impress us for a chance to get picked.
We want to see it! We are looking for real fans, look-a-likes, you must come dressed to impress, bring all your Madonna Memoribilia (do you still have 80's stuff?) and be ready to PERFORM, dance or just be yourself.
**If you want to be picked, make sure to bring out your best Madonna Fan look!**
If you get picked you need to check the following:
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By e-mailing you acknowledge you will not receive a payment for this and you will sign necessary release forms and confidentiality agreements on the day.
Madonna and her team are currently filming the video to her next single in Milan and they want for you to be part of it:
'We are looking for you die hard fans to be in Madonna's next video, which will be a celebration of her music and fans. We need you to come dressed to impress, bring all Madonna memorabilia, t-shirts or Madonna outfits you have and be ready to perform, dance or just be yourself.
If you would like to join in, please check the following details:
- Confirm you are over 18 years old
- You must bring your photo ID to the filming location
- Must have your country of residence (residenza) and tax number (code fiscale) available
- You can be in Milan at around 9pm on Saturday 18th July. We will not reveal the location until just before this time.
If you agree, come and celebrate: Please e-mail email@example.com with a recent picture attached (No picture, No invite), as well as your full name, mailing address and phone number.
Please note that we will not be able to pick everybody that replies.
If any madonnalicious readers get picked for the video we would love to hear your story from the shoot - email us at email@example.com
The release had originally been scheduled for Monday 09 June but due to the video leaking onto the internet last week the premiere date was pushed forward to today.
The video was directed by Tom Munro and shot during the Elle photoshoot. The video is now also available to buy in iTunes stores today.
Thanks to Peter and Sarah
Thanks to Kelly
Check out Madonna's official YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/madonna
Thanks to Mikey
An official mailout from Warner Brothers is teasing fans with news about the video for 4 Minutes without revealing anything!
You've heard it on the radio and soon the first glimpses of the official video for '4 Minutes', featuring Justin Timberlake and Timberland will be appearing online so make sure you keep your eyes peeled....
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Timbaland and Justin Timberlake have both now arrived in London in preparation to film the video for Madonna's next single 4 Minutes to Save the World during the next few days, and before Madonna jets off to New York City for the Raising Malawi/Gucci fundraising benefit on Wednesday 06 February.
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Singer and long-time Madonna fan Darren Hayes performed a version of Madonna's Dress You Up during his concert on New Years Eve - here is what Darren told madonnalicious about the performance:
I did this as a special treat on New Years Eve. I told the audience, and it's true, that seeing M doing this on a VHS copy of 'The Virgin Tour' when I was a kid made me want to be a performer. Twenty years later I performed it for my own audience and it felt just as good!
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This Indian TV news report features some footage of Madonna out horse riding.
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Harry recently went into a gym in London and met Guy Ritchie. Guy asked him 'Are you making a new series?', Harry replied 'Yes', to which Guy said 'Am I in it again?'....'Errrr'.... Guy's last words to Harry were, You've done a good job on the wife though!
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I think it was pretty much straight forward except for the oil pan. I believe he cut the pan off of the 2.7 and welded it to the pan flange from the 3L.
Engine choice will depend on your budget as well as your plans for the truck.
The 3L is reliable, reasonably priced, enough power (step down from the 2.7 though) and will get great mileage. I would say the 3l is the economical choice and could get by for light duty hauling.
The 1Kz-te was offered in that truck in other countries. It is more expensive (esp for 96 up models with the right oil pan and pickup for your truck) and not as efficient as L series engines, but the power and reliability is great. If you plan on towing or using the truck for much hauling I would go this route.
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Not as efficient? That is new to me. What kind of mileage are they getting? I was under the impression the 1KZTEs were an improved design...
Maybe efficient is not the right word as they put out a good bit more power. I don't know anybody in the states who is up and driving one yet, but I would guess under 25 mpg from what I have seen on the aussie sites. Still good for the power and capability of the truck. I have talked to lots of people getting over 30 mpg with a 2lt. Any body have exact numbers?
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This 1KZ-T into a taco sounds interesting. It seems that it may be possible to get an older 1KZ-T and order the proper >1996 pan and pick up...correct?
Oh, and I get 25-28 mpg (imperial) with my 2LII-T.
25 to 28mpg? 4x4 or 2x4? manual or auto?
Yeah, you should be able to get the newer stuff through JDM dealer. I bet there would be some more items you would run into along the way.
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The 1KZ-T in 93 KZJ-70 gives me a consistent 20mpg on the highway and around 19mpg in combined highway/city (and my figures are using U.S. gallons not imperial). It is mechanically injected and runs just great. This engine is bolted to a 5-speed tranny and moves around the 4300 lb Land Cruiser just fine, so I am certain it will be outstanding for a Taco.
My current project is taking the half-cut I just bought from mhooper @ jarco and making a KZJ-45 out of my HJ-45 Land Cruiser. I'll go from just over 90hp to up around 130hp and the torque will improve from about 155lb-ft to up around 210lb-ft--all with better miles per gallon. The 1KZ-T family of engines is fantastic.
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Here's an unusual thing: this month's issue of iconic tech mag Wired, house journal of the digital elite (recently revived in the UK by US parent Condé Nast after some years out of the market) classified Radio 4 as 'Wired', here meaning cool or contemporary or just useful. Here in The Castle we were quite surprised to be so honoured so I jumped on the telephone to Associate Editor and regular Radio 4 contributor Ben Hammersley and asked if he'd explain. Ben writes:
It's a small thing to cause such a fuss, and to end with my being asked to write here to justify myself. As associate editor of Wired magazine, one of my jobs is to write the monthly Wired/Tired/Expired column - where we, as infallible judges of all that is cutting edge, educate the public as to things that are, indeed, Wired, Tired, or Expired. As such it fell to us in our July issue to rate Radio 4 as Wired.
As a good reader of the Radio 4 Blog, you'll have no issue with our rating. It's practically too obvious to print. Nevertheless, protests have come. Not from our readers, but rather from within the BBC: "Us, Wired?" they say, "We don't tweet our mindblurts or e-friend our arduino wave posts. The nearest we get to a digg is when John Humphrys snarks an MP at 8.10am." Some people I know at Radio 4 worry that they they're anywhere near cool or digital enough.
Well, quite. As a long time listener, and occasional presenter, I do have a great love for Radio 4. But more to the point, it's the very old-school approach that the network takes to its content that makes us list it as "Wired". With every new medium, every new conduit for people to receive content, professional or amateur, lengthy or tweet-sized, the public becomes ever more discerning about what is good, and what isn't.
Radio 4 might move from the airwaves to the internet, it might go podcast-only, or from ear-based to direct neural interface - but no matter what the future brings people will still want to consume good content made for the medium. Radio 4 does this, we try to do this with our magazine, and we think it's the only way to go. That's why we think they're Wired, and that's why you're here too.
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'The Financial Times' leads this morning on the BBC needing surgery, Steve, however hard or soft wired Radio 4 really is in 2009.
Of course, the FT, newspapers and other media are all competitors of the BBC, so they are naturally going to be critical of elements of the funding of the BBC, for example, not to mention more esoteric considerations, such as wiring, coolness and use. Nevertheless, I, for example, listen to the 'Today' programme as I read the light salmon pink newspaper in the morning (I need to know a lot about business), so it is not necessarily a case of one (John Humphrys grilling the cat on 'Today') or the other (playing footsie in 'The City').
If we were to consider some kind of brain microsurgery on 'The Radio 4 Blog' this morning, for example, Steve, what wiring would I like to improve? Well, if the patient is going to survive the digital revolution, and it is possible that the BBC will still find it to be more of a digital wall over coming decades, then it has to find ways of doing more for the 'common good' (see this year's Reith Lectures).
In terms of 'The New Citizen', that means providing him and/or her with a series of forums in which the values which our global society wishes to promote can be discussed. Whether consensus is possible on a lot of issues, I have my doubts, yet such is the human condition. We have to allow for some kind of narrative indeterminancy, if only to give ourselves the flexibility to change our minds in the future.
In my opinion, we need a multiplicity of approaches, which implies many wires, and soft wiring more than hard wiring, if only to interconnect with different ways of thinking (and multi-disciplinary approaches to the great challenges humanity faces in the third millennium CE). I am sure that you are more than up for the challenge this morning, Steve! Cheers (breakfast coffee)!
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