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2012 Western Maine Builders Guide
Everything you need to know about building in Western Maine from products and services to real estate.
Advertising supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 A directory of local businesses offering products and services for the building industry. Celebrating 25 Years in the Fence Business � Chain Link � PVC Vinyl � Cedar � Ornamental � Residential � Commercial � Industrial � Split Rail � Custom Wood � Dog Kennels � Railings We Se ll & Install Flags, Fl ccessories es & A agpol FREE ESTIMATES Mike & Eileen Thompson Oxford, Maine 207-539-4300 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com � Fax: 207-539-4409 www.doubletfence.com Serving Western Maine & The Mt. Washington Valley 2 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Monday-Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-4 or by Appointments 744-9053 Don Tikander Why Pay The Middle Man? 290 Park St., So. Paris, ME 877-778-2880 www.kbsmodelcenter.com $ Steve Merrill * Land Available * Residential * Commercial * Multi-Family from KBS 1. Free kitchen upgrade from Flat Panel to Raised Panel 2. Free upgrade to Double Hung Windows 3. Free upgrade to the Energy 2 Package. (R-20 Cellulose, Wall Insulation, R-49 Cellulose Ceiling) Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Energy Star Lighting Any Questions, please consult with your sales representative Minimum of $500 Deposit Contract Signed by 3-30-12 Delivery by 6-30-12 True Factory Direct Home Center BUILDING GUIDE National Homebuilders Association � Imagine Real Estate Inc. is on the premises for your Real Estate listings � We Set & Finish Our Homes � Home-town Faces for Home-town Service � Immediate Response � Top Quality Sales & Service � Total Packages from the ground up � Build a Standard Home and delivered in 4 weeks Oxford Chamber of Commerce � Factory Tours Available 3 CARPENTRY ~ HEATING New Homes & Remodeling Caleb Rackliffe Installation & Service Joseph Rackliffe 491-9329 491-9325 Plumbing�Heating�Cooling Geothermal � Solid Fuel � Solar Comfort Controls 645-2711 firstname.lastname@example.com 4 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BETHEL, MAINE 824-2139 Premiere Showroom! BRAND NAMES YOU CAN RELY ON: Harman, Starmark, Congoleum, Shaw, Cabots, Benjamin Moore, Bostitch, Andersen, JELD-WEN, Emco, Candlelight, Mohawk, Uniclic Drive-Thru Lumber Yard Drive through, pick out your materials & then check out. 33 Cross Street, Bethel � Open Mon-Fri 7am -4:30 pm Sat. 8-Noon (207) 824-2139 � 1-800-858-2139 FREE Estimates � FREE Delivery Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Computerized Kitchen Design BUILDING GUIDE 5 RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL No Job Too Big or Too Small! Ryan Morgan - Master Electrician - Fully Licensed & Insured West Farmington, ME 04938 Home: 207-778-2452 � Cell: 207-491-7314 email@example.com 6 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Always the BEST Brands at the BEST Prices Start at Made in USA Lifetime Mechanism Warranty Recliners $29999 21 Models to Comfort Test Made in USA. And Western Maine's 1st iComfortTM Gallery! Appliances To Fit Every Budget & Style! Stanley's Furniture & Appliance Mart Always FREE Professional Delivery and Removal www.StanleysFurnitureMart.com 77 Congress St. Rumford, ME 364-3160 Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Sat. 9am-3pm We're On FaceBook 639 WILTON RD., FARMINGTON 778-6566 1-800-789-6566 www.nlightstove.com PELLET STOVES from $ 1,599 Stop by our showroom to view our stoves in action! We carry an extensive line of Wood, Gas & Pellet Stoves, Fireplaces and Inserts. THINK SERVICE BEFORE YOU BUY! p Gasification Wood Boilers Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 7 Trusted by generations of rugged workers! TM www.labonville.com Main Office Wholesale & Catalog Sales 504 Main St., Gorham, NH 03581 1-800-764-9969 � 603-752-4030 Open: M-F 8:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00-12:00; Closed Sun. Main Office Wholesale & Catalog Sales 1618 White Mtn Hwy (across from Settlers' Green) No. Conway, NH 03860 � Open: M-Sat 9-6; Sun 10-5 349 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME � 207-778-2526 53 River Road, Mexico, ME � 207-364-7079 514 Lakewood Rd., Madison, ME � 207-474-8815 Open M-F 8-5; Sat. 8-12; Closed Sunday VISITMake Your House A Home BOUFFARD'S To Sofas Starting at $399 All Your Flooring Needs! Quality furniture for every room in your home �Dining Room Sets �Living Room Sets �Mattress Sets �Bedroom Sets & Much More! CARPET VINYL LAMINATE 662 Wilton Rd., Farmington 778-2045 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm � Sat. 9am-3pm GE Capital Financing 8 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 FLEXSTEEL GALLERY, LAZYBOY COMFORT STUDIO, ENGLAND & ASHLEY TOP FURNITURE! IT'S WORTH THE TRIP 42,000 SQ FT OF FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOME ELECTRONICS STORE HOURS: Open Daily 9am-6pm � Saturday 9am-5pm ~ Sunday 11am-4pm 1-800-287-5212 Since 1950 www.topfurniture.com Route 16, between Berlin and Gorham, NH � Liners � Inspections � Chimney Cleaning Stop By Our Showroom Today! By investing in a new wood or pellet stove you can help cut your heating costs and start saving money today! 113 River Rd., Livermore 897-4200 or 1-800-515-0221 www.donsstoveshop.com 25 Years of Satisfied Customers! BUILDING GUIDE 9 � Sales & Service � Installation � Friendly & Under One Roof Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 A mortgage you can love ... from the Credit Union you trust! Whether you need a mortgage for your first home ... Or a Home Equity loan to upgrade your current home... Let Oxford Federal Credit Union put you in the home of your dreams! ______________________________________________________________________________ 54 Fair Street . Norway ofcu.org 225 River Road . Mexico 1.800.991.9219 let's grow together Plywood and MDF: What's the difference? Fo r d e c a d e s p l y wo o d w a s t h e g o - t o inexpensive wood of choice for many homerepair projects. In fact, it was actually the first manufactured wood product available. T h e t e r m M D F, o r m e d i u m - d e n s i t y f iberboard, st ar ted making its way onto home-improvement shows and among do-ityourselfers, making it a popular material in recent years. Still, many people do not know the differences bet ween t hese t y pes of wood product s. Plywood is constructed by gluing several layers of thin wood veneers between two pieces of wood to create a solid sheet. Experts say there is an odd number of veneer layers, and each one is attached at a right angle to the one below to add strength to the plywood. There may be knots or irregularities in the plywood because it is made of actual slices of wood. It comes in a var iet y of strengths, depending on the thickness of the plywood. Thickness can vary by sheet depending on the manufacturer, so each sheet may not be consistent. MDF is formed with wood fibers or shavings mixed wit h glue or resin. Under heat or pressure, t he M DF is made into a solid material. Because MDF is not made from slices of wood to form veneers, it will not have the traditional graining or knots associated w it h wood . T h is c a n be a n adva nt age or disadvant age depending on how it is ultimately used. MDF is often easy to cut, drill and manipulate because users will not have to work around grain or knots. Users should be careful to drill pilot holes before attaching MDF because it can split. Due to machine creation, MDF is generally u n i for m i n t h ick ne ss , wh ich ma ke s it consistent for many uses. It is important to note that sanding and cutting of MDF can cause the release of formaldehyde. Safety goggles and a mask are a must when using this product. Ply wood is more readily used for walls, ceilings and subfloors because of its strength. MDF is widely relied on for building cabinets, crafts, shelving and trimwork. (Metro) 10 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Excavators that dig the tough scenes. KX121-3 Compact Excavator Where there's work to be done, you'll nd a Kubota excavator ready for it. With the power of a larger excavator, Kubota's fuel ef cient KX121-3 has 360 degree rotation range, hydraulic angle blade for faster back lling, advanced load-sensing hydraulic system, optional air conditioned cab and more. Kubota's KX121-3--tackles those tough scenes. � 40.5 HP Kubota diesel engine � 9063-lb. operating weight � 11'5" digging depth � 12'8" dumping height � 8754-lb. bucket breakout force Rt. 2, East Dixfield � 645-4934 or 1-800-287-4934 Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12 R.S. Osgood & Sons www.rsosgood.com email: email@example.com www.kubota.com �Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2008 Construction Equipment From the Ground Up. Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 11 Jean Castonguay E X C AVAT I O N 897-4283 or 491-8128 897-4283 Sand � Loam � Gravel Septic Systems Brush Chipping Lots Cleared Call Jean or Adam Rt. 17 � Livermore Falls Moose Creek Log Homes "Now a Division of" R.E. LOWELL LUMBER, Inc. "From the Tree to You" QUALITY LOG HOMES � PACKAGES � ADDITIONS � CAMPS & COTTAGES � GARAGES Stop & Visit Our New Lumber Yard & Hardware Store 2319 Auburn Rd. Turner, Me. Phone: 207-224-7497 Fax: 207-224-7376 R.E. LOWELL QUALITY BUILDING SUPPLIES FREE ESTIMATES FREE LOCAL DELIVERY www.lowelllumber.com LUMBER www.mymoosecreekloghome.com 12 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 S E & APPLIANCE FURNITUR el New Home or Remod All at ing... UNTED PRICES! DISCO FREE Delivery FREE Setup FREE Haul Off It's well worth the drive! 12 miles from Rumford on Rte. 120 West 364-4757/545-2442 Open Mon-Sat 9-5 � Sun 12-4 www.gallantsdiscountfurniture.com SERVING YOU FROM TWO LOCATIONS: R.E. LOWELL LUMBER 132 North Hill Road Buckfield, ME Tel: 207-336-2901 Fax: 207-336-2208 HOURS: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am - 12 Noon Sunday: 9am - 12 Noon www.lowelllumber.com OUR NEW LOCATION � Quality Products � Superior Service � Competitive Prices � Free Estimate � Kitchen Design Services � Free Delivery Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 2319 Auburn Road Turner, ME Tel: 207-224-7497 HOURS: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am - 12 Noon Sunday: CLOSED BUILDING GUIDE 13 Signs your roof may be wearing down R eplacing a roof is a costly venture few 3. Granule loss homeowners look forward to. According to Remodeling magazine's 2010-11 "Cost Granule loss is typically a byproduct of normal vs. Value" report, the national average cost of shi ngle wea r a nd tea r t hat result s f rom a roof replacement is nearly $22,000, a costly inclement weather, such as hail. Older roofs endeavor considering the tenuous nature of the might experience granule loss, but granule loss can also occur on a new roof if economy. Such costs make it a defective roofing product was no small wonder that many used. Any granule loss, even if homeowners fear the dreaded slight, should be addressed, as d iag nosis t hat t hei r home Homeowners the side effects of granule loss needs a new roof. include a weakened roof and who choose more W h i le t her e is l it t le t hat leaking. If granule loss is not homeowners can do to reduce addressed, the consequences upscale roofing the cost of a roof replacement, could be severe the next time a there are warning signs that storm occurs. materials can homeow ners c a n look for expect to spend which might indicate a roof 4. Mold replacement is on the horizon. almost $40,000 Recognition of these signs can Un l i ke t he wa r n i ng sig n s help homeowners be more on their roofs. already discussed, mold is not financially prepared should visible on the outside of the the day come when the roof home. Instead, homeowners needs to be replaced. should look in the attic of a home to see i f t here is any mold growt h. If t here is, t he roof is likely 1. The presence of algae leaking, and the health risks of mold growth If the roof has lots of dark streaks and stains in a home are substantial. Mold is not necesclinging to it, that is likely algae, which can sarily easy to detect, so a professional inspecgrow on the roof for quite awhile. Algae does t ion m ight be i n order i f mold g row t h is not necessarily do any damage to a roof, but suspected. If a professional determines mold it does do some damage to a home's physical is, in fact, present, then the mold will need to appearance, as algae on the roof is not very be removed and all options, including a roof pleasing to the eye. replacement , must be considered to keep mold from coming back. Algae is most often found on the roofs of homes located in climates that have warm, humid summers. If algae is a problem on your roof, 5. Roof rot spray washing with a mixture of water and Perh aps t he most d i sc ou r ag i ng sig n a bleach can effectively remove it. homeowner can see on his or her roof is roof rot. Roof rot appears when a roof is in considerable 2. Buckling shingles decay and, if not addressed, its consequences can stretch far beyond the roof, damaging Like algae, buckling shingles are another other parts of the home thanks in large part unsightly problem on a roof. But buckling to water getting through the roof. If roof rot is shingles are more than just an eyesore, they either not noticed or just ignored, it won't take actually might indicate significant problems. long for water to get through the roof and blaze When shingles buckle, that's typically because a destructive path through the rest of the home. hot air from the attic is forcing the shingles away from the home. Homeowners might fear a full roof replacement because of the cost associated with such a Buckling shingles also indicate that the roof is project. But if ignored, problems with a roof poorly ventilated, which can take years off the could eventually prove far more costly than the roof 's life expectancy while driving up home price of replacing the roof. (Metro) cooling costs along the way. 14 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Do you feel like a "square" when looking for a loan that fits YOUR needs? Perhaps you're just talking to the wrong lender. Franklin Savings Bank lenders look at the whole picture. Large parcels, unique homes or other hardto-appraise properties that don't qualify for conventional financing may well fit into our flexible in-house financing program. Give us a call and let's see which one of our new purchase programs work best for you. Why would anyone bank anywhere else? 800-287-0752 207-778-2900 Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 15 How to choose a builder for your project W hether the kids have all grown up and moved out or if the kids are on the way and it's time to expand a living area, building a new home is an exciting, yet often agonizing, experience. The reasons for building a new home are many, but regardless of the reason, the process of choosing a builder should remain the same.Andrew Nadalin, president of Pace 2000 Inc., a home building entity, and a fourthgeneration builder and craftsmen, offers the following advice to prospective homeowners with their eyes set on building a dream home to call their own. � Look for a builder with a solid reputation. A builder's reputation speaks volumes, but it doesn't have to speak for istself. That's because a builder who has spent years providing personal ser vice, innovat ive design and quality workmanship will no doubt have a host of happy former customers ready and willing to of fer t heir input . If during the interview process a builder appears ret icent to share his work or experiences with previous customers, this should be a red flag. Reputable builders will be proud of their work and more than willing to show it off. � Find a builder who is f lexible. You will be paying to build your home, not the builder's home. A builder should be flexible and ready and willing to meet your needs, no matter how unique they might be. � Look for a builder who does more than build. A good builder should do more than just build. A builder should provide a network of qualified professionals to make the process go more smoothly. This network should include real estate and building consultants, interior designers, architects and engineers. Such connections can provide peace of mind and will also illustrate that a builder is both respected in the community and is intent on ensuring your home becomes the dream home you envision it to be. � Don't build on the cheap. Buyers who plan to build their own home are in the unique position to ensure their home is as safe and high-quality as possible. This isn't always the case when buying a resale, so make the most of your opportunity and use only top-of-t he -l i ne const r uct ion mater ia ls and features and choose a builder with experience in working with such materials and features. Building on the cheap could prove disastrous in the not too distant future, so don't sacrifice on quality when building a new home. More information on selecting the right builder for your project is available online at http:// www.pace2000homes.com. (Metro) 16 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Residential & Commercial Sales and Installation �Tile/Stone �Hardwood �Laminate �Carpet �Vinyl �Linoleum FREE ESTIMATES! 12 Month Interest Free Financing Available!* *Must finance through GE Money. See dealers for details 413 Wilton Rd., Farmington (207) 778-5501 www.northlandflooringamerica.com Come in and visit us, we have 48 gas, wood & pellet fireplaces, stoves and inserts on display. We also have a large variety of accessories such as kettles, steamers, fireplace screens & tools, venting and more! 661 Loon Lake Road, Rangeley Maine � 207-864-5577 Locally Owned & Operated RANGELEYFIREPLACE.COM Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 17 T Recycling renovation debris benefits bottom line oday, there are so many environmentally friendly choices you can make when reno-vating a home. You can choose engineered lumber to conserve wood, high tech insulation to help boost the efficiency of your house and HVAC systems, water-saving faucets and energy-efficient appliances to preserve precious resources, and low-VOC paints to help your family breathe easier. Yet perhaps the most environmentally significant decision you'll make during your remodeling project isn't what you'll put into your home, but what you'll do with the materials you remove from it. Tossing construction debris into a dumpster, from where it eventually is hauled off to a landfill, has been common practice for all too long, noted Carl Seville, a green builder, educator, and consultant on sustainability to the residential construction industry. "With a little basic planning and proper jobsite management, you can reduce renovation waste by more than 50 percent," stated Seville. Seville built the 2007 EarthCraft/TecHome Showcase House for the Southern Building Show. "We made use of every possible material that was removed from the existing home that was demolished. Lumber was ground into wood chips that were then used for onsite erosion control. Large, serviceable boards were donated to furniture makers. We reused stone and brick in nearby renovation projects. Other materials, like concrete and broken brick, were ground up and used as gravel during construction," he said. Some of the most common items jettisoned during renovation projects are also the simplest to repurpose. Cabinets, plumbing and lighting fixtures, windows and appliances that are serviceable but outdated can be donated to nonprofit groups like Habitat for Humanity that can use them in their own projects or resell them to support their programs, Seville noted. "Framing lumber that is still straight and true can sometimes be reused af ter nails are removed, while unpainted lumber can be ground into mulch and used for erosion control or landscaping," Seville said. Recycling construction debris is much gentler on the earth, and it also treads lightly on your wallet. Visit w w w.g reenbu i ld i ngcu r mudgeon.com for more of Seville's insights on green building. (IE News Service) MAIN-LAND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC. P.O. Box Q Livermore Falls 897-6752 Fax 897-5404 M L D C S PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING � PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CERTIFIED SOILS SCIENCE � WETLANDS DELINEATION GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING � HYDROGEOLOGY Over 35 Years of Service www.main-landdevelopment.com 18 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Heating Costs Going out "Your" Roof ? Invest in Foam Insulation & SAVE! A "Green" Building product. As energy prices rise can you afford NOT to invest in insulation. Invest in your home with a home energy retrofit, an investment that will PAY you back! "From basement to attics, we do it all" Highest R-Value of any insulation on the market today! Dixfield Foam Insulation, Inc. Grady Littlehale email@example.com www.dixfieldfoaminsulation.com 418-9394 OVER 50 YEARS of Sales & Repairs of most Appliance Brands Plus Free Delivery ~ Free Haul-Off Family Owned & Operated for over 50 Years 364-7062 13 Main Street, Mexico Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Mon.-Fri. 8am to 5:00pm, Sat. 9am to 12pm, or by appointment BUILDING GUIDE 19 G ima di ConCrete Floors Basement Floors � Garage Pads Colored Concrete Floors � Concrete Countertops Mobile Home Pads � Concrete Driveways Swimming Pool Decks Marco Grimaldi � 897-2479 We Specialize In Residential and Commercial Licensed & Insured FREE ESTIMATES 207-562-9099 Jasen Errington, Master Electrician 207-562-7165 Tadd Woods, Master Electrician 20 BUILDING GUIDE Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 Annual Chemical Sale April 25th - May 14th Dream Maker SPAS Starting at Live the dream $2699 GE Financing Indoor/Outdoor 4 Person Control Panel On Top Automatic Filter System Waterfall Child Safety Cover The X100 Coulthard's Pools & Spas 364-7665 Sales � Service � Supplies 454 River Road Mexico, Maine 454 River Road Mexico, Maine Bulk Propane Delivery, Commercial ResidentialAppliances & Services, Emergency 24/7, Fully Licensed Technicians, Safety Inspection, Hearth Products, Propane Kitchen Appliances & Dryers, Patio Heaters & Gas Grills, Whole House Systems, Service All Propane Appliances, Your Local Rinnai Dealer CONTINUOUS HOT HOT WATER... WATER... CONTINUOUS SAVINGS. Never run out of hot water again � even during peak business hours� and clean up on the savings that come with increased reliability and efficiency. Learn more about today's first choice in tankless water heating appliances. Rinnai proudly offers ENERGY STAR� qualified Tankless Water Heaters. TANKLESS WATER HEATERS 661 LOON LAKE RD � LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED � RANGELEY, MAINE 207-864-8008 � BLUEFLAMELP.COM Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 21 What are the latest trends in home building and remodeling? According to the Better Homes and Gardens annual Next Home consumer survey these are the latest trends: � Baths are outpacing kitchens in terms of remodeling priorities. � Bathroom remodeling stayed constant in 2011 and 2010 (31 percent) and kitchen remodeling was stable at 25 percent in 2011, compared with 24 percent in 2010. � Consumers are taking more time to plan for home improvement projects (39 percent in 2011, compared to 33 percent in 2010) and are shopping around for more deals and bargains before committing to home improvement plans (42 percent in 2011, compared to 40 percent in 2010). � Consumers find it more important than ever to get the most value out of every dollar (61 percent in 2011, up from 56 percent in 2010), and will spend more time looking for bargains and deals in order to get the most value for their money (up to 54 percent in 2011, from 52 percent in 2010). � Multi-purpose rooms are a necessity in the home. Consumers aren't interested in "bonus rooms" or "media rooms" unless they have a multi-functional purpose. � Style upgrades are more important than ever in consumers' upcoming home improvement plans, followed by storage. For future projects, style upgrades on countertops, flooring, faucets, and fixtures is up to 55 percent in 2011 from 50 percent in 2010. Expanded/improved storage space stayed flat at 39 percent in 2011, the same as in 2010. New Construct on � Renovat ons � Custo Cab nets � Roo ng STOP PACE'N CALL" " "WHERE CRAfTSmANSHiP STANDS TALL" 85 far ngton falls Road New Sharon, ma ne 04955 22 BUILDING GUIDE 207-779-1911 Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 "We Are The Hearth Experts" 207-539-9930 www.buythefire.com Retailer & builder distributor of Heat&Glo and Heatilator Fireplaces 712 Main Street, Rt. 26 � Oxford � Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm SALES � SERVICE INSTALLATIONS TYLER CONCRETE TYLER EXCAVATION �SEPTIC � LANDSCAPING � DRIVEWAYS � FOUNDATIONS � COMPLETE SITE WORK FREE Estimates � Fully Insured � In Business Since 1969 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION � RETAINING WALLS SLABS � FLATWORK/STENCIL SNOW PLOWING Earl Tyler � Bethel, ME 824-0671 � 557-3785 Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 firstname.lastname@example.com BUILDING GUIDE 23 � Service � Selection � Competitive Prices For Do-it-yourselfers and Contractors Convenient Drive-thru & pick-up warehouse Always someone to assist you. BUILDING MATERIALS ELECTRICAL Lumber, Plywood, Pine Trim, Insulation, Roofing Shingles & Metal Complete Electrical Dept., Professional & Homeowner Supplies, Entrance Packages Available MASONRY SUPPLIES Bricks, Blocks, Mortars & Cements MILLWORK DEPARTMENT PAINT & STAINS PLUMBING Therma-Tru Doors, Vinyl Windows, Storm Doors, Pine Moldings, Interior Doors Valspar Paints, Cabot Stains, Drywall Primers, Brushes, Rollers & Related Supplies Complete Plumbing Department, Pumps, Pipe-Fittings, "PEX" Tubing & Fittings Hand & Power Tools, Deck Packages, Garage Packages, Kitchen & Bath, Cabinets, Counter Tops Knowledgeable staff to help with projects Delivery Available 369 River Rd, Mexico 24 BUILDING GUIDE 364-9999 Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm Sat. 7:30am-Noon OPEN Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012


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Hal McAllister is a level 40 fish vendor located in Southshore in the contested territory of Hillsbrad Foothills.
See List of Hillsbrad Foothills NPCs.
NotesHal McAllister also appears on the dock of Southshore in the Caverns of Time dungeon Old Hillsbrad, fishing and talking to Nat Pagle, although this time only as a Level 31. Hal seemed rather sceptical whenever Pat told his friend about his rather prophetic dreams.
CataclysmThis section concerns content exclusive to Cataclysm.
With the destruction of Southshore by Forsaken plague bombing in Cataclysm, Hal's fate is unclear.

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Club competitions
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Telekom Baskets Bonn took some of the sting out of their disappointing EuroCup campaign by capping off their involvement with a 67-58 victory over BC Barons.
Bonn entered Tuesday's game without a win in five games but Milos Paravinja's basket midway through the third quarter broke a 33-33 tie and sparked a 10-2 run to put the German team in front for good.
Panamanian sensation Jaime Lloreda put forth another dominating performance as unbeaten Lokomotiv Rostov beat BC Barons Riga 76-68 in Group G to continue their imperious march into Round II.
Lloreda scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the winners.
BC Kyiv all but assured themselves of a place in the second round of the EuroCup with a road win against BC Barons from Latvia on Tuesday night.
The 2005 FIBA Europe League runners-up rode their dominance on the boards to an 84-90 win.
BC Barons Riga pushed champions Zalgiris Kaunas hard but the visitors eventually won 84-79 on Saturday to remain undefeated in the SEB Baltic League.
Zalgiris, who now have the explosive Puerto Rican international Larry Ayuso in their ranks, claimed their 10th victory while Barons slipped to 4-3. Barons went into the game in positive mood after their 87-70 EuroCup triumph over Telekom Baskets.
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Click on an p to to skip ring up the to b page to ation menu. navig 14 PLANET ILLOGICA'S GAMES GIRLS AND GADGETS This week PI delves into a hidden indy gem from one of comics' greatest masters and dives into the history of a forgotten video classic. 16 TWISTED TOY THEATER The story of Captain Kirk's session from the Federation wraps up in this issue! 17 ART ATTACK Check out the amazing art our readers had commissioned. 18 COSPLAYGROUND Your costumes and outfits from Wizard World Toronto! 20 BACK DOOR We loved "Mars Needs Moms" and we're not ashamed to admit it. Wizard World Issue 1.4 � March 23, 2011 page 2 of 20 ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER 800 WEST KATELLA AVENUE ANAHEIM, CA., 92802 APRIL 29-30-MAY 1, 2011 FRI-SAT-SUN ALSO... KATE VERNON MICHAEL McMILLIAN ADAM WEST & BURT WARD TV'S BATMAN AND ROBIN FOR MORE INFO, GO TO WIZARDWORLD.COM CLAUDIA CHRISTIAN BILL SIENKIEWICZ THE BEST IN COMICS, TOYS, SCI-FI, FANTASY, GAMING, ANIME, COLLECTIBLES AND MORE! MEANWHILE... WE ruN DOWN Our FIvE FAvOrITE uP-AND-COMING LITErArY LADIES Too busy hating on the new Wonder Woman outfit? Here's the news! The XXFacTor We often get a bad rap around these parts that we're just a bunch of dudes who are only into superheroes and fart jokes, and while that may be partly true (...all right, mostly true), never let it be said we discriminate against a comic creator just because they were born with a pair of ovaries or lack of a Y chromosome. In fact, some of our favorite comic folks rep the fairer sex--Gail Simone, Jill Thompson and Jo Chen, just to name a few--and we think these five female up-andcomers are some of the most exciting talents making comics today. � KATE BEATON While definitely not a newcomer to comics (her web series Hark! A Vagrant has attracted a huge fan following), if you've never heard of Beaton, now's the time to get caught up on her work, which mixes history, side-splitting humor and, well, just about anything else she feels like taking on. Her new book (aptly titled Hark! A Vagrant) is due out from Drawn & Quarterly this fall. � JESS FINK Proving that girls can indeed have just as dirty minds as guys, Fink's erotic comics--such as Chester 5000--have given many dudes ample reasons to stay seated, and likewise, have ushered in a sexual revolution the likes of which alt comix hasn't seen since the days of R. Crumb. � NIKKI COOK While you may recognize Cook's name from fillins on Vertigo's DMZ and Image's Memoir, the Brookynite has only just begun to shine with her naturally gritty style and punk rock sensibilities. Watch this space, because it's only a matter of time until Cook breaks through with her own project, sure to give readers a visual punch in the eye. � PIZZA ISLAND An artists collective operating out of the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, Pizza Island consists of Domitille Collardey, Karen Sneider, Sarah Glidden, Julia Wertz and Lisa Hanawalt, whose creative output is just as delectable as their namesake. Visit their blog at pizzaisland.wordpress.com to learn more. � MING DOYLE Doyle straddles the line between Steve Ditko and Paul Pope--in other words, homegirl can draw. Since getting her first mainstream recognition in Marvel's Girl Comics anthology, we've been anxiously waiting Doyle's first breakout work--which can't possibly come soon enough! � Casey Seijas page 3 of 20 MEANWHILE... THEY SAID IT: "We have a great outline for a very strong character driven take on Mr. Matt Murdock. it Will bear no relation to the previous daredevil Movie in any Way." New "Daredevil" director David Slade via Twitter. FOLLOW THE LEADErS Five pop culture Twitter feeds you should follow, now! 1 2 5 1 @NHEDMONDSON Follow Who is Jake Ellis? writer Nathan Edmondson, who answers questions right from fans and offers updates on his work. 2 3 @MrMArKMILLAr The bombastic Kick-Ass and Superior writer Mark Millar tweets from movie sets and offers insidery tidbits about the comic and movie biz. @DAMONLINDELOF "Lost" co-creator Damon Lindelof offers insight into pop culture and teases what he's doing next, as he writes the new "Star Trek" film. 4 5 @MYGEEKTIME Follow Sirius satellite radio's GEEKTIME! co-host Ralph Cirella for tech news and fanboy takes on breaking pop culture happenings. "Ironically, Ben Affleck would make a great DD now." @rOBErTKIrKMAN Whether its updates on The Walking Dead comics or television series, Robert Kirkman's Twitter is the first place he breaks news or answers rumors. �Mike Cotton FOr A NEAr PErFECT COPY OF WOLvErINE'S FIrST FuLL APPEArANCE AvAILABLE AT COMICLINK.COM $151,000 The 9.9 CGC graded copy of Incredible Hulk #181, which contains Wolverine's first full appearance--is the highest graded and only known copy in this condition. Record keepers say this is the highest amount ever paid for a Bronze Age comic book! � MC THE BIG NUMBER page 4 of 20 MEANWHILE... so you're the bastard Who Wrote the "friday" song. THE LIST: Three movies that should absolutely have a prequel! 1 HArrY POTTEr Sure, Daniel Radcliffe ain't gettin' any younger. But there's a whole backstory to Harry's parents, Lily and James. Their story gets fleshed out in the books but it's largely absent from the movies. We'd watch a whole film about how James overcame Lily's initial hatred of him, tormented poor Snape and learned to form his Patronus. Because we are nerds, and nerds would eat this $#@% up with a wand carved into a spoon. 2 THE OTHEr GuYS The title referenced the fact that Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrel's characters weren't your typical action film super-cops, like the ones played early in the film by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson. That said, The Rock and Sam were a friggin' blast to watch on screen together, living up to every action movie cop stereotype. We'd easily watch them do that for two hours. We even have a title: "The Guys." THE ADJuSTMENT BurEAu Matt Damon's story seemed to come to a pretty tidy end in this recent mind-bending thriller, but hey, we're suckers for John Slattery in natty hats. The film suggests that the Adjustment Bureau have been around and doing their thing for a really, really long time. Considering the film is based on a Philip K. Dick short story, why not use that as a departure point to tell a whole new story? � Justin Aclin Got a movie you'd like to see get a prequel? You could end up in an issue! E-mail us at email@example.com. 3 1 TK 2 3 page 5 of 20 MEANWHILE... Where's your o-ther hand lord dav-ros? This is my finishing move: The who driver. 'Who' dunnit new figures and busts from our favorite British export He may be controversial these days (see below), but we still love us some Davros. Luckily we'll be getting our fill of him with these new Classic Who 4-packs from Underground Toys, based on Genesis of the Daleks (April, top) and Destiny of the Daleks (May, above). Then in September, grab this 9-inch bust of 10th Doctor David Tennant from Titan Merchandise. Allons-y!� JA WIZARD WORLD LEGAL BEAT INTERNATIONAL EDITION In the seminal 1975 "Doctor Who" story Genesis of the Daleks by Terry Nation, we meet the metal monsters' creator, Davros. But now a legal debate puts the creator of Davros himself in question. The Daily Mail reports Steven Clark, 51, has filed suit against the BBC, claiming he submitted the evil one to a competition in TV Action Magazine in 1972, and he has a pencil sketch that proves it. Hogwash? thE GEnESiS oF thE GEnESiS oF thE dALEKS? Possibly not, since the high court proceedings are currently underway. Clark is suing for breach of copyright, and he's after the profits generated by his "created" character over the past 36 years. Davros, a part of all classic Dalek stories since his creation, was also brought back in the wildly popular new series. With the show riding high, Clark's "share" could be worth thousands of pounds. � James Walker page 6 of 20 MEANWHILE... FAMILY AFFAIr Simpsons did it! 'Family Guy' to get talking action figures from Playmates Remember Playmates' World of Springfield figures? The company is hoping lightning strikes twice with their brand new Family Guy figures, which take the same concept--figures that speak when connected to environment bases--and applying it to Seth McFarlane's hit series. Wrap your mind around this: "Family Guy" has now been around longer than "The Simpsons" was when World of Springfield started in 1999. Could this line run for 200 characters, too? � JA THE rEPLACEMENTS BrYAN SINGEr Losing Aronofsky and his "Black Swan" cred is tough for the flick, but also offers the perfect place to reinsert "X-Men" and "X2" director Singer into the mix. MATTHEW vAuGHN Vaughan's "X-Men First Class" is getting good buzz due to the most recent trailer. Plus, his over-the-top violence in "Kick-Ass" would be perfect for Logan. HuGH JACKMAN No one loves Wolverine more than Jackman. After playing the character four times already, maybe it's time for him to step behind the camera as well. LuC BESSON "The Professional" and "Fifth Element" director could up both the sci-fi and real-world elements on Weapon X's Japanese adventure. NIMr�D ANTAL The visceral story and stunning visuals from "Predators" make Antal a perfect candidate to take on the Ol' Canucklehead's war against the Japanese mob. PIErrE MOrEL After giving Liam Neeson his franchise role in "Taken," Morel would be amazing as the man behind the film based on Chris Claremont and Frank Miller's classic Wolverine mini-series. � MC With director Darren Aronofsky dropping out of `Wolverine,' we list who should take over. 1 2 3 1 3 4 5 6 2 4 page 7 of 20 5 6 Dimension HOW Nintendo's new handheld system takes 3-D gaming to a whole new level Another by Tracey John page 8 of 20 s cool as 3-D video games can be, who wants to wear those dorky, high-priced glasses while they play? The 3DS, Nintendo's new handheld gaming system, produces a stereoscopic three-dimensional effect without the use of those bothersome bifocals. If you're going to make the upgrade, here are the essential things you need to know about Nintendo's powerful, innovative new doodad. Activity Log Xbox 360 Achievement whores will love this: The 3DS activity log tracks how long you play your games. But in the interest of encouraging us gamers to move extremities other than our thumbs, the device will also track every step taken while carrying it. So the more you walk, the more "Play Coins" you can earn to use in certain games to unlock extra content. Cameras The 3DS comes with three 0.3 megapixel cameras-- one 2-D front-facing camera and two rear-facing cameras that allow you to take 3-D pictures! There's also the packed-in "Face Raiders" game, a shooting title where you can superimpose faces onto enemy characters in-game using the 3DS camera, then blast them away. Backwards Compatibility 3D Depth slider All DS and DSi software is compatible with the 3DS, but DS and DSi games won't display 3D visuals on the 3DS. Plus, because DS and DSi titles have a lower screen resolution than 3DS games, they're stretched to fit the 3DS screen (but there's an option to display the games at their original screen size ratio as well). If you're worried about eyestrain, the device has a depth slider that lets users adjust the 3-D effect all the way back to 2-D--so it's the best of both worlds! Note that onlookers won't be able to see the 3-D effects because it's meant to be viewed straight on. (Also, if you wear glasses, don't worry: the 3-D effect still works, Four Eyes!) Augmented Reality Games The 3DS comes with several AR Games built in. To play, simply "look" at one of the included AR cards with the 3DS, which then introduces virtual objects into the real-life environment. The games are archery, fishing, graffiti and Mii Pics (you take virtual photos of your Mii). It's the most impressive thing the 3DS can do right out of the box. music In addition to playing music from your SD card, you can also use the Nintendo 3DS Sound application to record sounds with the built-in microphone, or alter your already-existing music and sounds. Avatar Creation The beloved avatar creator from the Wii makes its way onto the 3DS with the Mii Maker. You can import your already-existing Mii avatars from your Wii, or you can create brand-new ones using photos taken by the 3DS camera. Miis can also be uploaded to the device with QR codes scanned by the camera. Miis can also be sent to friends and show up in games. Wi-Fi Connectivity The "SpotPass" feature allows the system to automatically connect with a nearby wireless LAN access point. Even when the device is not being used (i.e. in Sleep Mode), it stays on in the background, automatically seeking Wi-Fi signals and downloading content. With the "StreetPass" feature, the system automatically searches for and communicates with other 3DS systems, even exchanging info with them if you simply walk by another person's 3DS, whether you're playing a game or in Sleep Mode. Players can also connect with players using Friend Codes! page 9 of 20 GAMeS Forget Nintendogs: these are the 3DS games that remind us that Nintendo handheld systems aren't just for little kids! madden nFL Football 3D Hike! Madden games usually come once a year, but this new off-season 3DS version takes your favorite teams and players and lets you aim for the Superbowl with traditional 11-on-11 games, or breakneck 5-on-5 action. You can even use the touchscreen to draw up your own plays! Pilotwings Resort 3D The 3DS reboot of the classic flight simulator franchise lets you import your Mii characters from the Mii Maker to explore Wuhu Island by plane, hang glider and rocket belt. There are 40 missions as well as various collectibles; unlock interactive 3-D dioramas and take in-game photos. Lego star Wars iii: The Clone Wars 3D Star Wars enters the third dimension with a new Lego title. Taking the iconic characters, story and setting from the animated "Clone Wars" TV series, players will battle, explore, build bricks and solve puzzles in a galaxy far, far away--and that includes epic space flights in 3-D. And thanks to the StreetPass feature and Play Coins, you can unlock new characters and acquire exclusive bonus content for this game. Pro evolution soccer 2011 3D The soccer series uses the 3DS' capabilities to depict "distance" between the player, the goal and other athletes. It also uses the StreetPass feature to match your team data up against other 3DS players' stats, unlocking classic players and teams. super street Fighter iV: 3D edition The 3DS version of the acclaimed console game known for its epic online fighting matches lets players start WiFi fights with online or local multiplayer. There are also special 3-D modes that add depth and perspective for a whole new way to play! UPCoMInG FeATURes AT&T Wi-Fi Hot spots (may) Some of the coolest features for the 3DS won't be available this month, but it's still worth looking ahead to. For instance, partnering with AT&T, Nintendo will provide automatic and free access to over 10,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots across the U.S. That means you'll be able to use the StreetPass and SpotPass features, as well as Netflix and the Nintendo eShop (see right), nearly everywhere. nintendo eshop (may) Nintendo's digital store promises a plethora of 3-D movie trailers, video game trailers, screenshots and, of course, downloadable games. The store's virtual console will initially include classic titles from the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear and TurboGrafx 16, with some of them remade in 3-D. There will also be a short-form video service that will offer a variety of content curated by Nintendo. netflix (summer) Instant Netflix streaming comes to the 3DS, allowing Netflix subscribers to be able to watch content from their queues on their portable device. Not many details have been revealed yet, but we're hoping we can watch flicks like James Cameron's "Avatar," "Saw 3D" and "Piranha 3D" in 3-D right on the device. (Hey, we can hope, can't we?) page 10 of 20 Penn Plaza Pavilion 401 Seventh Avenue At 33rd St. new York, nY 10001 MaY 21-22, 2011 SaT-SUn ALSO... DAN FOGler KriSTANNA lOKeN CHANDler riGGS MORENA TOM BACCARIN FELTON V, FireFly, SereNiTy HArry POTTer BONNie PieSSe The BeST in coMicS, ToYS, Sci-Fi, FanTaSY, GaMinG, aniMe, collecTiBleS and More! WizardWorld.coM/neWYorkciTY.hTMl How many more StardateS do we Have to wait for anotHer `Star trek' televiSion SerieS? by Jon Lewin page 11 of 20 t's been six long years since we've boldly gone where no one has gone before. Since the demise of UPN's "Enterprise" in 2005, television has been without a new "Star Trek" series. With the success of J.J. Abrams' 2009 reboot of the movie franchise-- which hauled in $385 million worldwide at the box office--that could change, the same way the success of the original batch of franchise movies jump-started "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in the late '80s. Add in the prospect of its hotly anticipated 2012 film sequel, and it's highly illogical that the drought will last much longer. (CBS, which owns the television rights to "Star Trek," declined to comment.) "`Hawaii Five-O' is doing great business, even though many of its viewers don't remember the old one. `Star Trek' still has brand value," Prof. Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, told Wizard World. "`Star Trek' is kind of like `Superman'--it keeps coming back." One stumbling block for show creators is that a TV revisit alongside the film reboot will run into new challenges. "It is doubtful that Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and others will ever sign on for a weekly series," says Russ Haslage, I The Captains Corrageous: clockwise from left Kirk, Archer, Picard, Janeway and Sisko president of the International Federation of Trekkers. In Haslage's view, "the realistic thing to do is find a sister ship to the Enterprise and develop a diverse crew and show us what is happening in the galaxy between big-screen epics." Regardless, it's likely any potential new weekly "Star Trek" series would be set in the rebooted universe of the 2009 film. "It would just be too confusing for a mass audience to have a `Trek' movie series and a `Trek' TV series set in competing universes," said Christian FINAL FRONTIERSMEN THE MENAGERIE Mike Cotton � Pop Culture Chief Mr. Spock steals the Enterprise as we're shown an early mission under the command of Captain Pike--original Trek lead Jeffrey Hunter--and his science officer Mr. Spock. They race back to a planet quarantined by the Federation as Spock is put on trial for his crimes. Wizard World Staffers run down their favorite Star Trek episodes of all time! ARENA Justin Aclin � Pop Culture Chief Kirk's not just beefcake, as he proves in this episode when he has to save the entire ship by defeating an unstoppable enemy... with science! The Gorn is definitely one of the best looking Trek villains, which explains why they cheaped out on every other possible visual effect in the episode. ASSIGNMENT: EARTH James Walker � Creative Director Meant to be a backdoor pilot to a Trek spinoff, this ep, set on '60s Earth, is quite obviously a rip-off of classic "Doctor Who." Filled with 'Who' tropes (Gary Seven has a sonic pen, a female assistant, etc.) it's the closest you'll ever get to a Doctor/Kirk team-up outside of fan fiction. THE CORBOMITE MANUEVER Carlos Mejia � Senior Associate Producer The episode, which mainly consists of the crew speculating about a gigantic ship that's following them, doesn't pick up until they board the ship and meet Balok--who is played by a very young Clint Howard, with a bald head, creepy real-life mannish hands and over-the-top dubbed voice. page 12 of 20 "You in the cube! Pull over!" "IT'S dOUBTFUL THAT CHRIS PINE, ZACHARy QUINTO ANd OTHERS wILL EVER SIGN ON FOR A wEEkLy SERIES," --RUSS HASLAGE, TREk INSIdER daunting numbers for any network executive looking at green-lighting an expensive new series. For his part, Sparborth wonders if a new TV series is even a good idea: "I'm not sure a weekly TV show would be the best way to go forward for `Star Trek.' There'd be a huge danger of them falling into the same `alien of the week' trap that plagued a lot of `Voyager' and `Enterprise.'" And that's not the only danger, says Sparborth: "For God's sake, please, not a funny cameo role by William Shatner as James T. Kirk's cranky grandpa!" H�hne Sparborth, the founder of TrekToday.com. As Anthony Pascale, editor of TrekMovie.com, points out, former "Trek" producer Ronald Moore ("Caprica") once explained that a reboot was necessary when the canon became too complicated after 700 TV episodes. Pascale points to this quote from a 2008 interview Moore did with syfy-wire.com (now blastr.com): "I just think that Star Trek had gone on for so long and had developed such a complicated backstory and so much continuity that it really wasn't possible for any one writer or any one group of writers, really, to keep it all straight anymore. And that meant there was a whole legion of people out there that weren't even going to make the effort because it was just too much work. This really gives it a chance to start over and bring everybody back to what made it so great to begin with." The decision to pull the plug on "Enterprise" was far less complicated: Its ratings were hardly out of this world, with just an average of 2.8 million viewers tuning in each week, according to the Hollywood Reporter. That's TREk TELEVISION You wanna beam a new "Star Trek" show into your living room? Here's how we'd get a new installment of the venerable sci-fi franchise off the launch pad: MOORE IS MORE 1 Ronald D. Moore blew fansthe away with his updating of "Battlestar Galactica" franchise, a heady mix of sci-fi action and insightful social commentary; that was the basis of Gene Roddenberry's work on the original TV series. Moore also boasts plenty of Trek TV credits, including showrunning "Deep Space Nine." Combine J.J. Abrams--who should come aboard as an executive producer--and Moore as showrunner, that's enough Trek juice to power the warp engines. HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL 2 There were rumors a few years back about a potential "Starfleet Academy" TV series focusing on the students training to go into space. Bring that setting out of mothballs, but tie it into the new continuity: Captain The enterprising sci-fi series we wanna see! Pike (Bruce Greenwood) retires from active service to train a new class of space cadets who must come to grips with their deadly new reality following the Vulcan disaster. You save money on the Earth setting, you tie it into the movie storyline and you bring in young viewers with a cast of twentysomethings. FORGET THE PAST, 3 FORGE THE FUTUREcameos, Don't worry about Kirk Spock surprises or those tired old aliens like Klingons and Romulans. This new Star Trek universe is a blank slate, so make it a space opera worth watching: Can we get a Starfleet that's more Empire than U.N.? What lengths will Starfleet go to protect the galaxy and its interests? Can the students handle the training, course work and military academy life? What new threats does this deadly new Trek universe house? And what's the balance of power like in the universe with no Vulcans? It's time to go where no Trek show has gone before! � THE WIZARD STAFF Maybe Pike can end up in a wheelchair? Easter egg! page 13 of 20 presented by in cAsE you missEd it: le to been ab this n't "I have y mind off take m gem." very once in a while you stumble upon a graphic novel so brilliant, so moving, so read-it-twicein-a-week-then-tell-everyone-and-their-catabout-it, that it immediately raises the bar of what the medium can accomplish. My most recent discovery, now my obsession, is Asterios Polyp by David Mazzuchelli (Batman: Year One), which is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Asterios Polyp is a man obsessed with the concept of dualism, at once lovable, egotistical and self-righteous. A 50-year-old "paper architect," Polyp--who, at the book's start has lost his comfy New York apartment to a fire and the love of his life, Hana, to a divorce--takes a train as far as the money in his wallet will take him. The plot is an examination of a relationship soured, and how our own perception of reality is almost never the same as the next man's. Asterios Polyp explores complex themes with heavy references to Greek mythology, nods to significant modern artists and winks to popular culture without alienating the reader. The story is heartbreakingly funny, the characters wonderfully flawed, and the writing is dripping with wordplay. Polyp's inability to relate to the emotional and random, and his obsession with all things logical and abstract are tightly woven into the greater themes of the novel. In Asterios' mind, "Anything that is not functional is merely decorative." Asterios himself is halved in many ways; the story is narrated by Asterios' twin brother, who died in the womb, yet appears through dream sequences throughout the novel. His head is illustrated as a half circle with one eye, a nod to both Aristophanes' Symposium ("Originally, humans were spherical, with four arms, four legs, and two faces on either side of a single head.") and his last name ("An exasperated Ellis Island official had cut the family name in half, leaving only the first five letters"--the full name would have been Polyphemus, as in Cyclops.) But what really makes reading Asterios Polyp a standout experience is Mazzucchelli's attention to detail in every facet of the novel. Each character is assigned his own "reality" --his own text, speech bubble, even coloring is significant and helps to give each character richness and depth. I haven't been able to take my mind off this gem since I read it. If you haven't caught Asterios Polyp yet, check it out. Whether you're the type who reads independent comics or you prefer the classic superhero genre, it's a great story with the art to back it up. Mazzucchelli received two Eisner awards for Asterios Polyp in 2010, one for Best New Graphic Novel and the other for Best Lettering. � Whitney Moore AstErios PolyP E page 14 of 20 presented by STATE OF THE GAME his week I was asked to cover the one year anniversary of the mobile platform game We Rule by ngmoco. My first reaction was, "I am absolutely the wrong guy for this." Whereas I've worked for years in the real world to curb my judgmental nature, in the gaming world I'm the most judgmental bastard on any platform. Bottom line, I'm a console gamer who needs to feel, taste, see, smell and experience virtual bloodshed and adventure in games with compelling stories, incredible and immersive graphics and instinctual and innovative game-play. As far as I've seen, and I've really not been looking, mobile games meet none of the criteria for what gets my attention and interest. All this being said, I am trying to become nonjudgmental on all fronts, so I put a call in to Caryl Shaw, the Executive Producer on We Rule. "Before I came to ngmoco, I was at EA working on games like The Sims, Spore and Sin City." Shaw tells me. "I came here because I wanted to make a different kind of game, one that was engaging while always being on and ready for me to play whenever, wherever" About this time in the interview, I started checking out We Rule, and then, to my surprise, signing up. "I'm totally with you about immersive environments and life-like experience," she continues, "but the big platform games, for the most part, lack the kind of connectivity of the mobile platform and social network games offer. Plus, I just don't have the time to invest in a big-budget console games these days, but I still need a ThoughTs on The game indusTry by daily escape from reality, if even for a few minutes. I get PlaneT illogica co-founder Ken goldsTein lost in We Rule for a moment, then I'm back to the real world" I've just started finished the sign up, and have been taken to an empty plot of land surrounding what is apparently my new castle. I'm being asked to plant and harvest corn. With each new crop, a new little avatar guy appears and my empire grows! "Social games are in their infancy, and we're constantly developing new features" says Shaw. "From a developer's stand point it's an incredible experience to have instant analytics to see what's working and what isn't and to make changes that instantly improve the gamer's experience. Social networks and mobile phone systems give you so many detailed analytics that we can see at any time how users are playing the game, what works and what doesn't and make a change on the fly" I'm planting wheat now. Apparently soon I'll be able to plant trees, build houses and towns, attract more people who'll come and service my land and businesses, and then I can go visit other people's kingdoms, and... damn it! Now I'm into this! We Rule. Come visit my Kingdom--"officialwizardworld" --we'll stroll a troll bridge together! t moutH, mEEt Foot page 15 of 20 TWISTED presents TOY THEATER Previously...to avoid getting downsized, caPtain kirk declares civil war on starfleet, which doesn't sit well with sPock. now, the final attack has begun... fire! fire everything! shoot! shoot! shoot! SHooT!!! ...noW! wait a minute...what direction is THIS? PYEW PY EW ! PYEW THEY'RE TOYS, AnD THEY'RE TWISTED... WRATH CONF EDERACY FInAl� BY: ACLIN AND GUTIERREZ WITH: BRICKEN DIETSCH AND MEJIA PHOTOS: REILLY you're in my world now, ensign kirk. THE of good lord...this `uP' direction of sPace seems new Planets to go on InfInITely! to discover... new aliens to bed...this war is over! all right, men. execute evasive maneuvers... and so... } You saved Starfleet, KirK. But i'm a man of mY word, So i have to Please demote You for rePort Seceding. immediately to Captain spoCk. what?!? yeS! if only we knew about this before federation trooPs burned down my Holodeck planTaTIon. 45 years later... well, alien babe, we've gone as far up as we can...guess it's time to go doWn! and THIS 5-year mission is going to be very different! tee hee! | get it! page 16 of 20 ART ATTACK The place for never-before-seen original art, commissioned from today's top artists! CHARLIE ADLARD ombies are freakin' everywhere! Reader Douglas Hurley from the "great" state of New Jersey emailed us this incredible sketch from artist Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead). Here, Hurley brags about his original artwork which shows Dead's Rick Grimes being attacked by one of those heartless braindead bastards. "Here is one of my favorite pieces in my original artwork collection. Adlard (pictured above) hand sketch this." Pretty cool, Hurley. You're a triple threat: Walking Dead fan, comic nerd and you share a name with the fat guy from "Lost." � CM Z o ull-on a piece u have n sketch or a f your D o yo e n t i o e of a conv ssion from on taring at it commi r tists? Stop s llpen@ a bu favorite nd it to us at o see it and se world.com t wizard atured here! fe ! K SENDginal art, CLIC f ori page 17 of 20 COSPLAYGROUND You dress up like your favorite character, we send the pictures out into the world. SPECIAL "SUCKER PUNCH" EDITION! 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Prior to making any bet, I now know that there are 5 essential steps that I need to run my betting selection through to ensure that my bet is of good value and that I am getting a favorable risk to reward ratio. Also, there is a section in the guide that highlights the 16 betting rules which all professional punters who are making money from betting are following. For example, there are certain betting limits that you should not exceed for your every bet which is largely dependent on the size of your betting capital.
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Reason to be wary of domestic spying
WASHINGTON - The FBI, it seems, has been keeping an eye on any number of domestic organizations that appear to have little to do with its stepped up counterintelligence assignment - shades of Cointelpro, "Commie" hunting, black-bag jobs, and a variety of other notorious activities from the '50s, '60s, and '70s that made the bureau the scourge of any protester who might disagree with prevailing government policy in a demonstrative fashion.
The difference, of course, is that the word "terrorism" has been substituted for "communism" (at least in most cases) as the stated reason for checking up on such groups as the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an admittedly pain-in-the-rear group that would discourage us from such violent activity as milking cows. This comes at a time when the bureau's reputation for ferreting out truly dangerous folks who might be plotting another assault on America is under attack from a half-dozen quarters, including Congress, where former allies have been disillusioned by one failure after another.
The bureau reportedly has some 4,000 of its 11,000-plus agents now assigned to seeking out domestic links to al-Qaida and other terrorist networks. So why, it is proper to ask, is it concerned with the antics of environmental extremists such as Greenpeace and anti-war demonstrators?
The bureau says that it has a duty to check into any group that might be plotting some criminal activity. Fair enough, but as violent as some of these groups and individuals get is to climb a tree and refuse to come down or unfurl a banner where they shouldn't.
The FBI's current posture in surveillance of seemingly non-threatening organizations is not all bad. The danger comes in wasting time and money and effort on groups that are well-established with goals that have nothing to do with violent terrorism. This policy merely engenders bad publicity, is constitutionally questionable, and deters the bureau from the mission of preventing another 9/11. In a town where nothing is a secret for long, there is no hope of keeping such activity under wraps, nor should there be. The bureau has struggled to overcome the "storm trooper" image of the '70s and to install reforms that would preclude the abuses from recurring.
Granted, the terrorists are a threat unlike any the nation has ever confronted, given their faceless nature. But there also are demands to maintaining an open society. Balancing the need to protect that openness from external threats while not adopting internal measures that injure the freedoms that have made it so great is always delicate. Sometimes the cost of liberty is high, but it is necessary to pay it. Few of the nation's institutions should understand that better than the FBI, with its record of internal turmoil over the last century.
Americans are increasingly sensitive about the "Big Brother" intrusions into their everyday living. Few complain about the need for stricter security nearly everywhere they go. But to be subjected to warrantless wiretaps and official fishing expeditions and other government spying on every aspect of their existence, including what they read at the library, is becoming almost an intolerable burden. That is especially true when it comes against a backdrop of decreased privacy in every normal endeavor of modern life.
Cointelpro, the compiling of information about anyone who seemed to disagree with what J. Edgar Hoover and his minions saw as the American way, was a disgrace the bureau survived only by cleaning up its act. The last thing the FBI wants is a repeat of those activities.
It can only undermine what is needed to keep the true terrorists at bay. No organization needs to be more diligent in monitoring itself to prevent the excesses.
Dan K. Thomasson is former editor of the Scripps Howard News Service.
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Spontaneous focal activation of invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells in mouse liver and kidney
1 Institute for Genetics, University of Cologne, Zuelpicher Strasse 47a, 50674 Cologne, Germany
2 Section of Experimental Therapeutics, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, Level 7, Wellcome Trust Brenner Building, St James's University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
BMC Biology 2010, 8:142 doi:10.1186/1741-7007-8-142Published: 30 November 2010
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Table S1 - Quantification of Irga6 focal expression patches in liver and kidneys of various mouse strains. Focal Irga6 expression was quantified on stained histological sections of liver and kidney from strains of mice listed, as described in Materials and Methods. Each value in the table is the mean number of expression foci per microscope field averaged over 30 fields. WT = wild type; KO = knock-out, IFN R are mice lacking IFN-type I (IFNAR) and type II (IFNGR) receptors respectively; SPF = specific pathogen free; GF = germ-free; Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland refer to the national origins of three independent germ-free C57BL/6 strains.
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Figure S1 - Irga6 is over-expressed in the kidney of RAG and JHT mice. Paraffin sections from kidneys of RAG or JHT mice were probed for Irga6 protein (Green). Nuclei were counterstained in red. Kidneys from WT control mice were also included.
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Figure S2 - Irgm3 is co-expressed at Irga6 expression foci in liver and kidney. Serial paraffin sections (6 μm) of organs from C57BL/6 adult mice were prepared. In each case, two adjacent serial sections were probed for Irga6 (1, green) and Irgm3 protein (2, green) respectively. Frames show enlarged images. Nuclei were counter-stained in red.
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Table S3 - Sequence comparison of identified TCR clones. Sequences of identified TCR Vβ8 (A) and Vα14/11 (B) clones from Irga6 liver cored patches, and sequences of identified TCR Vα11 (C) clones from lymph nodes were compared and classified into different junction types. The number of clones belonging to each junction type was listed. Vβ, Dβ, Jβ, Vα and Jα subfamily names were labeled (' - ' means not identifiable). TCR Vβ-N(D)N-Jβ or TCR Vα-N-J junctional sequences were displayed. 'Short' indicates that the length of the sequence was too short to identify the entire junctional region.
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa's directive to the Sri Lankan armed forces to observe a 48-hour pause in their victorious offensive operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam may be "less than the full humanitarian pause of several days" pressed for by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon but it will be greeted with relief worldwide. Coinciding with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, this concession from a position of total military dominance is aimed at securing safe passage for an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 civilians. The plain truth is that they are held hostage by the LTTE in a 17 square kilometre sliver of coastal land in the North that has been demarcated by the government as a No Fire Zone (NFZ). The Tigers have lost no less than 15,000 square km of territory that was in their military control when the current war began in August 2006. As Velupillai Prabakaran's dream of winning 'Tamil Eelam' through armed struggle turned into a nightmare for Tamils trapped or displaced from their homes in the conflict zone, he and the remnants of his battle-hardened cadre have had nowhere to turn. Facing annihilation, they have had no moral compunction in moving into the NFZ with heavy weapons, and using the hard-pressed civilians as a last-ditch shield. Refusing to acknowledge the very idea of a humanitarian NFZ, they have made it clear that the lives and welfare of Tamils, whose sole representative the LTTE claims to be, just do not count in this horrible travesty of a liberation struggle. There can be no other explanation for this refusal to heed international humanitarian appeals. The 65,000 Tamils who have escaped to government-controlled areas since November 2008 give the lie to the LTTE's claim that the Tamil people are staying with it voluntarily.
Mr. Ban Ki-moon has struck the right note at the right time by calling on "key members of the international community" to support this pause and do all they can "to avert further death and suffering in Sri Lanka." It should not be too difficult to persuade the Sri Lankan government to extend the pause to the "several days" Mr. Ban wanted if it means stepping up the international pressure on the LTTE and giving it no choice but to allow civilians "wishing to leave the conflict zone... to do so without hindrance." That is the real solution to the humanitarian crisis. It will inevitably mean the final defeat of, or surrender by, the LTTE leaders. Sri Lanka's Tamils certainly have longstanding grievances. The Tamil question can be resolved only through their winning equal rights and genuine devolution of power along federal lines in their areas of historical habitation. But what the world needs to be clear about is that the LTTE, far from being an effective instrument of a just political struggle, has been the biggest obstacle in the way of Tamils winning their demands within a united Sri Lanka.Corrections and Clarifications
The third sentence in "Humanitarian pause" (Editorial, April 14, 2009) was"The plain truth is that they are held hostage by the LTTE in a 17 squarekilometre sliver of coastal land in the North that has been demarcated bythe government as a No Fire Zone (NFZ)." B. Muralidhar Reddy, ColomboCorrespondent, clarifies in response to a reader's query about the area: Tobegin with, the Lankan military had said that the No Fire Zone (NFZ) was 20sq.km. Later, it became 17 sq.km as well as 14 sq.km. The militaryexplanation is that the NFZ includes a lagoon and a stretch of road. Withthe lagoon it is 17 sq.km. Minus the lagoon and the road it is 14 sq.km.


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Album Rating: 4.0true
Album Rating: 5.0yeah, untrue > this. The other EPs are amazing too but fall short, and Paradise Circus by itself is as good as this IMO.
Album Rating: 4.5Best for overnight airplane rides, subways, walking through the streets on a rainy day at night, nightly beach strolls and for getting to sleep/listening to in bed.
Album Rating: 4.5subway
I heard a couple of tracks from Untrue on a plane overnight about a year and a half ago actually
I fell sleep because I was super tired but I remember it was dope
Album Rating: 5.0What's all this about unreleased Burial tracks?
Album Rating: 4.5idk
an unreleased four tet collab came out about a month ago which is p. cool
Album Rating: 5.0Just realised I never heard that. Listening to it now. Not too bad, but yeah.
Rough Sleeper was good but Truant doesn't top this by any means. Nor does Untrue. Untrue is a tad unfocused at times.
Half of Untrue is perfect while this has no perf track (except maybe Ashtray)
Album Rating: 5.0Every track here is perfect though.
Album Rating: 4.5Burial has a bunch of tunes he's never released
For instance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbje5Ski6KU
Kindred overstays it's welcome a bit
Still, nothing that detracts from the overall but no point reaches Archangel or Etched Headplate I
don't think
if this has its problems then why the 5
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cuz i stopped caring about ratings enough to use anything else, i just 5 whatever and jam whatever
except for some 1s to get vermicide to rant for a bit
Best album ever.
easily my favorite burial tbh. i don't even listen to untrue anymore.
Album Rating: 4.5Deviant let me rub my chafing cock on your rough gooch and cum all over the back of your ballsack
Album Rating: 4.5i'm not sure about any of that
Album Rating: 4.5"subway"
Naw bro I listened to it while eating a sub at subway
Album Rating: 4.5
Deviant let me rub my chafing cock on your rough gooch and cum all over the back of your ballsack
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Indians are among the 2,136 people apprehended in Kuwait during raids on visa violators and those involved in crimes like theft, an official at the Indian Embassy in Kuwait has said.
Thought the exact number of Indians taken into custody is not clear, the official said the Indian Embassy in Kuwait had accepted around 300 applications from relatives of those arrested, and the officials would visit police stations to look into the matter.
Some of those arrested have already been released, he told PTI.
According to reports, officials from Kuwait's Ministry of Interior apprehended 2,136 individuals for expired residency and involvement in drug, theft, liquor and such cases during impromptu security campaigns.
Nationality not revealed
However, the nationality of those arrested was not revealed in those reports.
"Since we are in the middle of the weekend, we are accepting applications and visiting the police stations to seek further details. The three labour attaches at the Embassy will take up the matter beginning tomorrow [Sunday]," the Embassy official said.
He said they were unaware of the details as each case was different and would have to be treated differently.
"Some of them have khadim and khaddama (i.e. domestic) visas that have either not been regulated or are illegal in the first place, he said. Such arrests are generally followed by deportation with a ban on entry to the country. An amnesty given by Kuwait last year helped a large number of Indians regularise their papers.
Campaign will continue
Earlier, a statement from the Security Media Department of Kuwait's Ministry of Interior said the authorities would continue such campaigns and strict legal action would be taken against sponsors who fail to report the disappearance of their labourers.
Ravi suspects fraud
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Meanwhile, Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has asked the Indian Embassy to provide the list of agents who recruited manpower, in the wake of the arrest in Kuwait of many Indians for visa violations.
Reacting to news reports, Mr. Ravi told The Hindu on the phone from New Delhi that he suspected that a big fraud had been committed on innocent job-seekers. He said he directed the Chief Ministers to initiate legal proceedings, including criminal cases, against erring recruitment agents.
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The traffic police have found that a majority of school buses owners have deployed female attendants following the drives that were carried out for creating awarness about the issue. We have also carried out a joint drive with the RTO and caught those buses who were found violating the school transport vehicle safety norms. We will take strict action against all those who don't abide by the rules. However, taking action against school buses for violating the norms come directly under the purview of the RTO, Pune.
What about the drive against those not wearing helmet. Has it slowed down ?
The traffic branch is taking regular drives against those found violating the helmet rule. Our drive against the violators has yielded good results and a large number of people are found wearing helmets now. A number of initiatives aimed at making young people wear helmets have been carried out in association with several schools and academic institutions throughout the year. We are also aiding the local military authority to strictly enforce the helmet rule in the cantonment area.
What about action against the cars and two-wheelers driving on the BRT route ?
It is a very serious issue that the citizens are driving on the BRT route. We appeal to them to refrain from taking to the route as it is dangerous and can turn fatal. A number of accidents resulting in deaths have resulted on the BRT in the recent past.
What is the remedial action for BRT route ?
We have asked the PMC to create a separate BRT cell to directly deal with the issue. The crux of the entire focus is that the PMC should appoint a supervisor to monitor and control traffic violations taking place at BRT. The traffic branch alone cannot carry out enforcement and it is important that the PMC takes a lead and deploys its own men at the entrances of BRT routes to stop the violators from gaining entry into the BRT route.


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The "boat" is nothing but two prone chairs; the waves, darkness and the recorded splash of water. The terror, however, feels real. It is the high point of writer-performer Lidia Ramirez's one-woman theater piece on the yolerosthe Dominicans who risk their lives on this treacherous illegal passage. It brings to life her interviews with those involvedthe human cargo, their friends and fellow survivors, and U.S. Coast Guard rescue teams.
By turns, the performer inhabits these folksad or ironic witnesses, an orphaned little girl in a party dress, a determined trickster who's made the voyage 13 times, only to be sent back again and again. In Elise Thoron's energetic staging, these characters burst forth in a cacophony of Latin beats and a flash of bright lights. Ramirez, a likable presence throughout, does not make all the roles equally credible; but, more than the drama, the documentary authenticity of this piece is arresting: the hours of blistering heat, the crowding, the stench of shit and vomit, the dry clothes tied in plastic bags for landingand sneaking away. And you're likely to long remember the woman who was discovered to have her period. The panicked mob, afraid the sharks would smell blood, flung her flailing into the sea.
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Book of offers for Darlington shoppers
Updated 5:45pm Friday 29th August 2014 in By Andy Walker
DARLINGTON shoppers can enjoy big bargains – thanks to a little book of offers.
Business improvement company Distinct Darlington has teamed up with retailers and businesses across the town centre to compile a booklet packed with special deals and discounts.
The book, which is free and runs every quarter, contains 28 vouchers to be used against services and purchases from both independent stores and high street giants such as Burger King, Laura Ashley and New Look.
Among the deals are three items for two at Johnsons the cleaners, discounts at hair and beauty salons in the town and two lunchtime meals for £10 at Salvo's, Duke Street.
The Fitness Centre, in Bondgate, is offering a free, seven-day gym pass while shoppers at The Perfume Shop can pick up a free gift when they spend more than £35 or enjoy a free, studio photo shoot and print, worth £50, from the Camera A Studio on Skinnergate.
"There are so many diverse offers in this edition: there really is something that will appeal to everyone," said Alex Hirst, manager of Distinct Darlington, which was formed to promote businesses through a variety of projects and encourage a clean, safe and welcoming town centre.
"Asquiths, on Post House Wynd, is offering 25 per cent off all insurance valuations, for example and a wide variety of businesses and restaurants are also taking part with exclusive offers."
The Little Book Offers is available from the Box Office in Darlington's Cornmill Centre and Dolphin Centre reception, or can be downloaded from distinctdarlington.co.uk/downloads/
All vouchers must be redeemed by the end of September.
For more information, visit distinctdarlington.co.uk
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1:19pm Sat 30 Aug 14
JJ2000 says...
Wahoooo. I just can't contain my excitement.
OH FOR CRYING OUT LOUD BiD, is this really the best you can do with the tens of thousands of pounds stolen from these people!
You are an insult and a disgrace.
Did they really think this would be a good return on investment for businesses?
I'm so frustrated with the arrogance of it all. We can all see that it is just a huge con.
6:23pm Mon 1 Sep 14
Spy Boy says...
1:43pm Tue 2 Sep 14
Homshaw1 says...
Spy Boy wrote:Presumably anyone contributing to BID has a right to see the books and ask questions re the finances.
I would like to see the accounts for BiD. I'd like to know who actually gets paid a wage to head this up and run it. I have heard figures, but would actually like to see some official list of costs and money spent on something useful to Darlington's shoppers and shop owners. I bet we'll not see that in a hurry. Any ideas?
Irrespective of who is getting what it is poor value for money and much of the expenditure simply replaces money previous provided by the council which is the exact opposite of what was supposed to be the case.
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