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The Professional Management
Decadent Oasis is a hugely sought-after destination and one of the physically largest rentals in South Florida, perfect for groups of up to 14 friends and family for short vacation jaunts, or corporate personnel needing longer-stay housing. Unlike most rentals in the network, this incredibly private, walled compound is professionally managed by a staff that intently caters to guest requirements not just during inquiries and bookings but more importantly during your stay. There are no personal belongings in the home, and check-in is a snap – the property is keyless with keypad entry system, which is ideal for late arrivals and peace of mind. This is a 4.75 Star Overall Reviewed Experience, with 5 Stars on Accuracy and Communication, with a 100% response rate within a few hours. Book Decadent Oasis with confidence – we genuinely care about your stay and attention to detail is paramount.
The Spacious Residences
Decadent Oasis is an extremely special property, spanning 20,000 square feet of greenspace and two newly renovated structures totaling 4,000+ square feet of living space, with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, all crisply air conditioned by 7 tons of new AC.
The Main Home contains 3 spacious bedrooms, two featuring ensuite bathrooms, one bedroom featuring two beds, which is ideal for families traveling with children. The Master Bedroom is enormous, with a king size bed, lots of dedicated audio/visual gear (see Amenities below) and a dream bathroom – gorgeous diamond-laid, internally lit honey onyx walls, granite countertops topped with his & her onyx sinks, marble flooring, and decadent his & her rainshower fixtures extending downward from the ceiling, the entire bath space bathed in embedded LED light – an incredibly romantic experience. The Living room is vast, perfect for lounging or socializing with various couches strewn about (one a convertible sleeper for two), an eclectic mix of artwork throughout, computerized lighting (see Amenities below) and a perfectly tuned baby grand piano. Off the living room are both the Billiards Room and The Bar (see Amenities below). The flooring throughout the Main Residence is easy to clean tile, or rich, deep plank woods that are spill resistant.
The Kitchen is both spacious and beautiful, easily accommodating 20 people, outfitted with deep chocolate wood cabinetry and featuring every imaginable modern kitchen amenity - stainless appliances, large side-by-side refrigerator, double oven, two wine chillers, dedicated ice maker, standalone water cooler, breadmaker (great for the holidays), toaster oven and four burner cooktop – which prove essential for preparing group breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Plates, glassware, silverware and cookery are abundant, meaning Decadent Oasis is truly a home kitchen away from home. The pantry is stocked with some essentials (see Amenities below) so you can utilize the home right away without having to run to the grocery for certain items upon arrival. Off the kitchen is a dining table with seating for 10 people.
A separate structure on the compound, the Cottages, are located in the rear of the property just beyond the outdoor terrace and swimming pool (see Amenities below), accessible by a dedicated walkway. The Cottages offer incredible privacy for two couples, featuring two completely independent living suites, with modern bathrooms and miniature kitchens, one featuring a cooking range. The suites have separate private entrances and independent air conditioning systems.
The Day/Night Transitional Ambiance
While Decadent Oasis is a wonderful place to stay during the day, it transforms into a magical oasis at night, overflowing with cool ambiance. The terrace is candlelit, the pool glows in changing colors, the hot tub is surrounded by programmable LED lighting embedded in the palm trees which dance to the music, the soundsystems are clear and perfect, the moon and stars twinkle in the night sky. The artwork and sculpture installations throughout the compound come alive at night, and the lighting throughout the house is optimized, while our guests are surrounded by family and friends. So much of our incredible feedback from guests describes the aesthetic beauty of house at night. There are over 30 eclectic works of art in the home, including photographs, paintings, prints and lighting from Chihuly, Romero Britto, Miguel Paredes, Lego artist Nathan Sawaya, J.S.C. Boggs (who has exhibited at MOMA and The British Museum) and Tomas Loewy, who chronicles desert festivals like Burning Man. Lastly, the Living Room features a baby grand piano should a musician be in your party.
The Lush Grounds & Amenities
Decadent Oasis is both – an over the top setting for private revelry, and a transportive oasis of calm. The home has a large driveway which accommodates up to 8 vehicles, with lush landscapes of green grass and 7 varieties of indigenous, native palm trees adorning the gardens and property perimeters. The backyard is completely walled and private, with no direct sightlines to neighboring homes. Because Decadent Oasis is located in a enclosed residential neighborhood on a dead-end street, street traffic is very minimal, and the likelihood of noise complaints are reduced. The 9,000 sq. ft. home directly next door is the former residence of Jackie Gleason.
POOL – There is a large, deep, heated swimming pool in the backyard with an embedded LED lighting system. Aside the pool are 6 comfortable chaise lounges for sunbathing. The pool is 100% professionally cleaned between each guest stay, ensuring it's crystal clear
HOT TUB – The hot tub is located on a dedicated, raised platform deck and easily accommodates 8 to 10 people. Featuring 56 variable jets and a private sound system, the hot tub is 100% drained and professionally cleaned between each guest stay.
OUTDOOR TERRACE – The expansive outdoor terrace is the perfect chill-out lounge for large groups, completely outfitted with pillows, daybeds, separate seating and a huge marble-inlaid table to accommodate lunch spreads or nighttime cocktails. The easily-washed tile flooring extends all the way to the BBQ area and also downward to become the pool deck.
OUTDOOR BBQ – Outdoor food preparation, cooking and dining are easy with a large BBQ and dining area on the outdoor terrace. Guests will receive one propane tank.
BILLIARDS ROOM – The Billiards room is perfect for entertaining, dancing or playing games, featuring a large, top-of-the-line Brunswick pool table with camel felt and plenty of quality pool cues. This room features dark, African wood floors, a supplementary AC unit, ambient lighting and a dedicated sound system.
THE BAR – Between the Billiards Room and Living Room is a dedicated bar. We do not provide any alcohol to guests.
LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS – The palm trees in the backyard, the pool, the living room, and the master bath have incredible, independent LED lighting systems which change colors and (some) can be programmed through an app to pulse to music. Ask us how to set this up.
THE AUDIO VISUAL SETUP – The entire home is wired for sound, with separate audio equipment servicing speakers throughout various zones, with various volume controls and inputs. Bedrooms feature Flat Screen TV's, Apple TV controllers, Sony Playstation gaming, Blueray DVD, Netflix, Hulu and 50 pre-purchased movies for quiet nights or rainy days.
THE OFFICE DESK & COMPUTER + WIFI – The entire compound featured high speed wireless internet. And for those who may need a dedicated workspace, there is a desk, a Windows-based computer and color printer / fax / scanner located in a Main House bedroom.
THE LAUNDRY ROOM – There is a separate enclosed laundry room with high-capacity front loading washer and dryer
STANDARD STOCKED ESSENTIALS – Decadent Oasis management strives to keep the house reasonably stocked with essentials such as bath/body wash, shampoo, conditioner, dishwashing liquid, washing machine detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, beverage mixers such as sodas, club soda, tonic, plastic cups, napkins and trash bags. Also, bath towels and duvet covers are professional-grade cleaned between guests. Bringing towels isn't necessary. Guests might want to bring beach towels.
The Incredible Location
Decadent Oasis is centrally located between downtown Fort Lauderdale (15 minutes), downtown Miami (25 minutes), and only 10 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale airport. Within 1 mile of the house is over 50 restaurants, clubs, bars and grocery markets in Hollywood; 4 miles away is Aventura Mall with over 300 department stores and boutiques; 4 miles away are the sands of Hollywood Beach; 3 miles away is Gulfstream Park horse racing; 7 miles away is The Hard Rock Casino, featuring gambling and national act live music; for golf enthusiasts, there are multiple courses, ranging from inexpensive to luxurious, within 10 minutes (there is a set of Callaway golf clubs at the house for your use; and 4 miles away is Anne Kolb Nature Center, featuring kayaking, boating and wildlife sightings, including endangered species. Because Decadent Oasis can accommodate up to 14 people, and we're in such close proximity, many of our house guests travel to South Florida for Miami's iconic year-round events such as Winter Music Conference, Art Basel, and The South Beach Food & Wine Festival.
House Rules
While we prohibit parties in the house to outsiders out of respect to our neighbors, we encourage our guests to fully utilize the house, and entertain among themselves. No smoking is allowed inside the house, but allowed on the terrace. Please, no loud music on the terrace or hot tub after 11pm.
While there is a wall around the entire property our pool is not fenced in. Therefore we do not allow children who can't swim onto the property and a waiver is required to be signed prior to check in.
For 5 years I was a director of a hotel company headquartered in Miami with 30 locations worldwide. I understand customer service and providing guests with an excellent no hassle stay.
The Decadent Oasis purchased this villa in 2009
It is central and close to anywhere you want to go. It is filled with beautiful art and it is a fun house with very unique art.
The LED lights embedded into the master bathroom.
The house was beyond my expectation. Bram was a great host. The house came with literally everything. I would definitely recommend this house to my friends and family. I am thinking of coming back during the summer. I absolutely loved the house.
We rented this property for my husband's 36th birthday. We invited 4 other couples and they all enjoyed themselves. The home is very spacious and the game room and surround sound were an added bonus. Our guests are already talking about returning next year. Bram was very professional. He stopped by to check on us to see if we needed anything or if we had any questions. We will definitely book this property again when in the area.
This house was great for us. We were in town on a bachelor party and wanted a place we could all hang out. Everything was in great working order, pool, hot tub, TVs, pool table. This place had everything. Any questions I had, the owner was there to answer ASAP. I couldn't recommend this place more highly for any large group whether you are a family or bachelor party.
Just completed a 1 week stay with extended family. The house was just as described, spacious, with a wonderful kitchen, pool/ hot tub, and outdoor eating area that we particularly enjoyed. Many relaxing hours by the pool. The layout of the home works well to give privacy as well as open spaces for gathering. The 2 cottages are a real plus. Bram and his maintenance staff are professional and clearly interested in making guests feel "at home." Was very impressed with the detailed user manual Bram provided to maximize enjoying the house.
Although the decor and many amenities make the name Decadent Oasis appropriate, families can have a wonderful time as well.
Stayed with children and grandchildren and although the place is very well suited as a party house (a "Decadent Oasis"), it served our needs very well. Everything is top notch and well maintained and the young grandchildren had fun in the pool, hot tub, game room and generally around the property. Also, with young children, cooking and eating at the facility was very easy with plenty of seating both indoor and out.
It was great, very nice house. The Service was great and we are so pleased with everything.
House is OUT OF THIS WORLD.....BEAUTIFUL IN & OUT, FIXTURES, LIGHTING, POOL, SUPER COOL HOUSE! MODERN DAY yet FUTURISTIC! AMAZING AMENITIES!! Close 2 Beaches, Downtown Hollywood, Hard Rock Casino, Centrally located We Were Close To Everything!!
Less than 15 minutes away are casinos, golf, clubs, downtown fort Lauderdale, the arts district, nature parks, museums, live theatre, live music, comedy clubs and much more.
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It's a sign of how explosive the Ayodhya mosque verdict in India could be that several Hindu and Muslim film stars in Bollywood have issued a public appeal for calm once the decision is announced. As we've posted here on FaithWorld, an Indian court is due to announce on Thursday whether Hindus or Muslims own land around the Babri mosque, which Hindu nationalists demolished in 1992. The Hindu-Muslim riots that followed killed some 2,000 people.
Indian court to rule on Ayodhya mosque row on Thursday
An Indian court will rule on Thursday whether Hindus or Muslims own land around a demolished mosque in northern India, a judgment haunted by memories of 1992 riots that killed some 2,000 people.
Indian Supreme Court orders Ayodhya mosque verdict postponed
(Photo: Rapid Action Forces personnel patrol in Ayodhya, September 22, 2010/Adnan Abidi)
The Indian Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Allahabad High Court to delay a potentially explosive verdict on whether Hindus or Muslims own land around the Babri mosque in Ayodhya.
India bans bulk text messages before Ayodhya mosque verdict
(Photo: Indian policemen patrol in Ayodhya, September 23, 2010/Adnan Abidi)
India has banned bulk mobile text messaging for three days to prevent the spreading of rumours and religious extremism as authorities prepare for a potentially explosive court verdict between Muslims and Hindus.
Ghost of Hindu-Muslim riots haunts upcoming Babri mosque verdict in India
A court will rule on Friday whether Hindus or Muslims own land around the demolished Babri mosque in Ayodhya, a judgement haunted by memories of a 1992 riot, some of the country's worst violence since the partition.
President Karzai votes for female Hindu candidate in Afghan election: sources
Afghan President Hamid Karzai chose a female, Hindu candidate when he voted in Saturday's parliamentary election, two palace officials close to him said. Just two Hindu candidates were on the list of about 600 vying for parliamentary seats in the Afghan capital. Karzai's choice could annoy supporters in deeply conservative, Muslim Afghanistan.
Malaysia fines Muslims for brandishing cow's head in Hindu temple protest
(Photo: Protesters stomp on cow's head, 28 Aug 2009/Samsul Said)
A Malaysian court has sentenced a Muslim to a week in jail and fined 11 others for a brandishing a cow's head during a protest against the construction of a Hindu temple.
Hindu party BJP wants beef ban at 2010 Commonwealth Games in India
The Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the main opposition party in the Indian parliament, wants to ban beef from the menu at this year's Commonwealth Games in New Dehli on Oct. 3-14 to showcase the country's "cultural values and age-old traditions".
Afghan Hindus and Sikhs grapple with uncertain future
(Photo: Kabul, December 30, 2009/Marko Djurica)
They thrived long before the arrival of Islam in the seventh century and for a long time dominated the country's economy, but Sikh and Hindu Afghans now find themselves struggling for survival.
In season of optimism, Kashmiri Hindus dream of returning home
Two decades after they were forced to flee Kashmir, thousands of Hindu Pandits seek to return to their ancestral homeland, their hopes lifted by a fall in Islamist rebel attacks against New Delhi's rule.

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Heroic actions bring change in tone on teachers
While teachers in the United States have seen their responsibilities increase, their salaries have remained relatively flat - at about $55,000 after adjustment for inflation - over the last two decades, and salaries for starting teachers are usually lower. And while teachers in countries that outperform U.S. students on international tests tend to be held in the highest esteem, in the U.S., teaching is often derided as a job of last resort.
President Obama addressed the need to elevate the status of teachers in his State of the Union address last year.
"In South Korea, teachers are known as `nation builders,'" he said. "Here in America, it's time we treated the people who educate our children with the same level of respect."
His next line, however, suggested not all merited that status: "We want to reward good teachers and stop making excuses for bad ones."
Parents may like their own child's teacher, but their overall confidence in U.S. schools appears to have reached a low point. A Gallup poll released earlier this year found that just 29 percent had a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in public schools - the lowest level in nearly four decades.
"I think there has been a fairly concerted attack on teachers and teaching, specifically focusing on unionized teachers," said Jeffrey Mirel, an education professor at the University of Michigan.
Indeed, much of the criticism about education in the United States has centered on teachers and firing or weakening their benefits as part of the solution. When a board of trustees needed to come up with ways to improve one of the state's worst-performing schools in 2010, it decided to fire all of the teachers there - a decision that Obama said was an example of why accountability is needed in the most troubled schools.
The teachers were eventually allowed to keep their jobs, but in some ways the damage had already been done.
Whether the courageous actions in Newtown, Conn., lead to anything more than a temporary shift in the tone of how the nation talks about teachers remains to be seen.
But for the moment, teachers are grateful.
"When situations like that occur, teachers basically have a disregard for their own safety and put their own bodies between whatever might be happening to keep their kids safe," Krantz said. "I think we're always conscious of the fact that something like that could really happen."
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Our lo is an angel by day but very fussy at night. The problem is that she refuses to sleep in her pack n play. She will sleep in her car and bouncer seats, but I feel uncomfortable letting her stay in those for long stretches because of the safety issues-- especially how the incline angle restricts their breathing.
I don't mind at all getting up several times to feed change and burp; what's killing me is that I don't have peace of mind about where she sleeps.
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Toronto Hockey Fans Help Out with U.S. Anthem When Mic Cuts Out [Video]
No matter where you are, the national anthem is a big deal.
It seems that the U.S.' national anthem is even a big deal in Canada. That's right, even in Canada!
No matter where you are, the national anthem is a big deal.
It seems that the U.S.' national anthem is even a big deal in Canada. That's right, even in Canada!
UPDATE 1 p.m. EST: The Canadian soldier who was shot outside the National War Memorial has died according to the Daily Globe and Mail. Ottawa police confirm that one of the gunmen was shot and killed, while another is still believed to be on the loose.
A gunman shot a soldier and then ran toward Canada's Parliament building, Wednesday according to Ottawa police.
Police have confirmed that a man opened fire at the National War Memorial outside of the government complex shortly before 10 a.m. Shots hit a soldier who was standing guard. Witnesses say that they then heard shots when the man entered the Parliament building, where members were holding meetings.
By Hayli Goode | BSU at the Games
Sarah Gregg figured she'd be competing at the Sochi Winter Olympics when she visited Russia last month.
Instead, the Canadian speedskater from Edmonton, Alberta, is back in Sochi, Russia, supporting her two speed-skating siblings, sister Jessica Gregg and brother Jamie Gregg, and Jamie's spouse, Danielle Wotherspoon-Gregg.
The three are all competing for Canada, with Jessica in short track and Jamie and Danielle in long track competition.
I've said it many times, there's a soft spot in my heart for old men. They're just so cute, and endearing, even when they're curmudgeonly. This group of older gentlemen in Canada might be my new favorites, though. They break out into song while hanging out at a Tim Horton's. Check it out after the jump.
(Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)Taylor Swift is on her way to Grand Rapids and Channel 957 has tickets to giveaway all week!
The poor gal recently had to cancel a few of her gigs because of a bout with bronchitis, but she was well and back on her feet on Friday in Toronto.
I'm anxious to see if she does the same thing when she's at Van Andel Arena on the 28th, because she chose to cover three songs from Canadian artists including Justin Bieber. Check it out!
I've always heard that you should never go outside with wet hair if the temps are below zero because you hair will snap clear off!! But watch what happens as this Canadian woman pours hot water for her morning tea!!


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Now Terry, could you please translate "no pack drill" into American English?
I dunno the origin of the phrase Dan. It`s just a saying that I use occasionally to reinforce the fact that certain things are kept confidential.
Not much help am I ?
ah...well not in this case mate. I need an English to English (American) phrase book! I sort of like the differences though.
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Future actions should be informed by reliable national data on consumer demand for companion-animal care and the economics of private practice (including the work patterns of practitioners and the role of veterinary technicians), by the need to maintain the quality and affordability of a veterinary education, and by the need to educate veterinarians for other sectors of the profession. Developing new business models for providing specialty training is part of this challenge. The committee recommends that the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the AVMA work together to collect the necessary data and conduct planning.
The committee found that increasing student debt associated with a veterinary education is one factor that undermines the inclination of graduates to pursue PhD research training that would prepare them for academic careers, key jobs in public practice, and some positions in industry. Partnerships between industry and academe to expose DVM students to research and the establishment of joint DVM-PhD programs may increase the pool of potential candidates needed by academe, government, and industry.
Because research is important for the future of the profession, leaders in academe should make a greater commitment to strengthening its scholarly base. It is essential to attract more public and private support for veterinary colleges, but that requires academe to demonstrate the value of investment in veterinary medical research. Hiring DVM-PhDs and PhDs to attract grants, serve as mentors, and provide graduate training of veterinarians at the doctoral level for both biomedical and clinical animal research would keep veterinary schools in the mainstream of research.
An important challenge to the profession is its ability to evolve veterinary services in synchrony with societal needs. For example, to increase the value of veterinary services to large, intensive livestock and poultry producers, the education of food-animal practitioners should be reoriented toward herd health and improving the productivity of farm operations. In rural areas, where primary veterinary care is needed but there are too few farms to support full-time veterinarians, a system of animal health care involving rigorously trained technicians under the supervision of veterinarians could be developed. Such arrangements, which would also strengthen disease surveillance, could be initiated through negotiations by veterinary professional associations with state regulatory officials.
The veterinary profession should expand its capacity to address complex global problems, such as those associated with food security, by encouraging interactions between U.S. veterinary graduates and other disciplines and cultures, particularly in the developing world, where the profession has an opportunity to leverage its expertise in One Health2 and lead advances in food-animal husbandry and welfare, water safety and security, and the health of wildlife and ecosystems.
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RainWise Inc. manufactures professional weather stations and other meteorological equipment for consumer and industrial applications. We feature solar powered wireless weather stations, data loggers, rain gauges, advanced cellular telemetry, PV array environment monitors, wind measurement loggers, anemometers, barometers, thermometers and a variety of other weather ...
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Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.`s mission is to serve our customers worldwide and be our customers` single source for their water resource equipment needs. Stevens designs, manufactures and supports a broad range of instruments and accessories that provide water level, water quality, ground water, soil moisture, and weather information. These products are easy to ...
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Granutech Saturn Systems, offers a diversified line of recycling equipment systems that can be easily integrated into a single processing facility. From shredders to granulators to powederizers and refiner mills -- to auto crushers and balers/loggers, our engineers continuously develop products that meet the needs of your industry and application. But more importantly, ...
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The Mississippi State University Women's Club "Welcome Coffee" for 2011-2012 will be held at the home of President and Mrs. Keenum on August 26 from 9:30–11 a.m. L-R: Jackie Pruett, Yearbook Chairman; Jackie Downer, Treasurer; Edie Irvin, President; Debby Gohlson, First Vice President; Jeri Mangum, Secretary/Publicity; Nancy Fultz, Second Vice President. Not pictured, Anna Hood, Scholarship Chairman. Due to limited parking at the President's home, there will be a shuttle service provided from the Palmeiro Center parking lot beginning at 9:15 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of this service. The MSU Women's Club provides social contacts, promotes spirit of friendliness, offers cultural opportunities, and promotes student welfare and scholarship. Women's Club is open to: wives of faculty, staff, and eligible employees of cooperating agencies; female faculty, staff, and eligible employees of cooperating agencies; wives of retired or deceased members of the faculty, staff, and eligible employees of cooperating agencies; and, retired female faculty, staff, and eligible employees of cooperating agencies. The Club will meet monthly at the Starkville Country Club and programs planned include the Christian Women's Jobs Corps, Starkville Humane Society, Columnist Sid Salter, Starkville Community Theater, and Monti King (Flowers by the Bunch). If you have questions, please contact Nancy Fultz, 2nd Vice President, at email@example.com or (662) 418-4568.View more articles in:


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Thanks Natasha for that great post! Thanks to everyone here we have definately(me anyway) put the SW florida up to Tampa area on our check out plans.
as far as this thread goes its:
So Cal -9
If its So Cal we basically have narrowed it down to the San Diego Area and may go as far north as Dana pt. But would prefer Coronado(too expensive ) -1st , Del Mar/ Solano beach area 2nd(pretty expensive) , La Jolla (too expensive) 3rd . Carmel Valley 4th(great schools ) and Carlsbad area 5th -affordable. Pt loma would also be a possibility but schools are a issue(but my boats would be close)
We are going to really check out FLA. I am going in march (also taking a offshore class cat class with BWSS in Ft Lauderdale to Bahamas)
thanks for the input and suggestions . We love to hear what everyone is passionate about, and especially from the ones who have lived in a lot of areas.
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Ukraine crisis: Russia warns US against 'hasty' actions
Published on Mar 8, 2014 4:44 AM
MOSCOW (AFP) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday warned US Secretary of State John Kerry against Washington taking "hasty" action or imposing sanctions over Ukraine, in what has escalated into the biggest East-West crisis since the Cold War.
In a telephone call, the two men followed up on their talks in Paris and Rome that had failed to lead to an agreement on how to resolve the situation in Ukraine, where Russian troops have taken effective control of Crimea.
The two diplomatic chiefs "agreed to continue looking at the problems of the sharp political crisis that has seized this country," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on its website.
"Lavrov warned against hasty and unthought-through steps capable of causing harm to Russian-US relations, especially sanctions that will inevitably have a boomerang effect against the US itself," it added.
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SOLD!!! To a great guy, enjoy it Spencer!!
Modified by mjg4427 at 8:20 AM 5-15-2009
SOLD!!! To a great guy, enjoy it Spencer!!
Modified by mjg4427 at 8:20 AM 5-15-2009
Bump for a nice car..
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"When times are tough when things look bad, erase the madness from your mind and try to see the positive side." ~ Upfront
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Quote, originally posted by mjg4427 » WATERFEST WINNER, well...... 2nd place to the Red scirocco with the schmidt's.
I have had this up for sale before, figure I would see if anyone saw it at waterfest and may want to buy it.
Asking $9500. (with everything on the car)
BBS RG-F wheels
H&R coil overs
AutoTech Antisways
Neuspeed Strut brace
JL audio 12" sub
IM or ask for any details if interested.
Thanks for looking.
Good luck with the sale.
On that note, if you sell this car for $9500 I'm probably going to drive myself into a grave in my roc and blow us both up.
Up it! !
any other pics of her? engine etc... ?
open to trades?
Yeah, no problem. Give me your email and I will send them to you.
Thanks, Mark
I am interested in your car. I was wondering where the car is located?
Pine Bush, NY, closest city - Middletown. Sent you a PM.
open to any other trades --possibly atv which i have 13,000.00 invested
Thank you for the offer on the ATV, but I already have 2. I am not really interested in trades.
Thank you.
Up it for some added pics!
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amazing car
hey are you willing to sell the car without the wheels, if so how much
Thank you for the compliment Nacth and send a pm.
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bump.....bump bump it up!!
up it!
wow nice Scirocco. Not sure if it's worth the asking price... Good luck with the sale
Thanks, you should buy it!!!
email me pics please. I am very very interested.
Pics emailed.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! SOME LUCKY GUY/GAL could have this under there tree!!
A/C working?
94 Vette 38k
As for the vette, did you mean ZR1, if it is a ZR1 send some pictures, if not I am not interested. The A/C did not work when I bought the car and I never looked into repairing it since it is a show car.
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One last bump, then I may try my luck on ebay,
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After months of the physical Blu Ray DVD sitting on my TV stand, I finally got around to watching Tarsem Sing's The Fall. The film follows an early 1900's silent film stuntmen (Lee Pace) paralyzed from a stunt gone wrong, and a 6 year old Romanian immigrant (Catinca Untaru) who broke her arm picking oranges. 97 more words
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How Long Does IT Take to Become a Nurse Practitioner?
Learn how long it takes to become a nurse practitioner. Research the time it takes to fulfill the education and experience requirements for starting a career as a nurse practitioner.
Do I Want to Be a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses (RNs) who have obtained a master's degree in a nurse practitioner specialty. They perform examinations relevant to their specialty, make assessments and diagnoses, order or perform diagnostic tests, perform minor surgical procedures, provide medical treatment and prescribe medications under the supervision of a licensed doctor. These professionals may spend many hours standing and might be required to lift or move patients who need assistance.
Job Requirements
Fast-track programs exist for non-nurses who already have a bachelor's degree; these programs allow them to complete the requirements for a master's degree as a nurse practitioner in about three years. Nurses with a master's degree in a different nursing discipline can complete a post-graduate certificate program in 2-9 months. New students will require 5-7 years to become nurse practitioners. All nurses must be licensed, and certifications may be available in areas of specialization.
The following table describes the general requirements to become a nurse practitioner:
|Common Requirements
|Degree Level
|Master's degree or post-graduate certificate***
|Degree Field(s)
|Bachelor's degree in nursing, master's degree or certificate in a nurse practitioner specialty***
|All states license RNs and nurse practitioners**
|Several credentialing authorities certify nurse practitioners according to their specialty***
|1-2 years***
|Computer Skills
|Basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records*
|Technical Skills
|Specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers according to the nurse practitioner's specialty*
Sources: *Careerbuilder job listings (September, 2012), **State nursing boards, ***Nurse practitioner certification boards
Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
The first step to becoming a registered nurse is obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). This degree takes four years to complete. Courses in nursing degree programs generally include anatomy and physiology, patient health assessment, pharmacology basics, pathophysiology basics and nursing throughout all life stages. Students also participate in supervised clinical rotations in several medical specialties.
Candidates who have a bachelor's degree in another subject can forgo this step for a fast-track option to a master's degree.
Step 2: Obtain State License as Registered Nurse
All nurses must be licensed by the state before they can practice. Most states require candidates to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. There may also be additional state nursing board requirements in order to earn and maintain state licensure. The time frame to complete this process depends on the state and whether or not the applicant has to take the test more than once, but this generally only takes a few months to process.
Step 3: Choose a Specialty and Gain Experience in That Specialty
Aspiring nurse practitioners should choose their specialty before starting a graduate program, because many graduate degree nurse practitioner programs encourage or require applicants to have at least 1-2 years of experience working as a registered nurse in their chosen specialty. Nurse practitioner specialties vary widely and include family practice, pediatrics, gerontology, women's health, midwifery, acute care, mental health, anesthesia and more. The experience can be obtained in a variety of clinical settings, depending on the specialty.
Step 4: Earn a Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree From an Accredited Program
Candidates may choose from several graduate programs in order to become nurse practitioners. Nurses who have a master's degree in a different nursing background may opt to complete a post-master's graduate certificate program as a nurse practitioner. This can take five months to a year to complete, depending on the specialty. Master's degree programs for RNs with a bachelor's degree generally take 1-3 years to complete, depending on the school and the specialty. Graduates with a non-nursing bachelor's degree have the option of enrolling in a BSN-to-master's degree fast-track program. These programs build upon the candidate's prior education and provide about a year's worth of intensive coursework and clinical experience in the nursing discipline, which results in a bachelor's degree in nursing. Once that portion is completed, the student moves directly into the master's degree nurse practitioner specialty program, which proceeds according to the normal time frame of 1-3 years to complete.
Step 5: Apply for Certification
Graduates of accredited nurse practitioner master's degree programs are generally eligible to take the nurse practitioner certification exam for their practice specialty. Most credentialing agencies require applicants to have a valid RN license, to have performed a minimum required number of hours of nursing practice in their specialty and to pass the examination. The minimum number of hours required for certification varies by specialty and generally runs between 750 and 1400 hours. This could take from six months up to a year to complete depending on the hours or shifts the candidate works.
Success Tip
- Obtain a nurse practitioner license. Most states require nurse practitioners to be licensed in addition to their RN license, which is granted by the state nursing board. The general requirements include a valid RN license, graduation from an approved nurse practitioner master's degree program and certification from a recognized nurse practitioner credentialing agency.
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My first and biggest still,
was to watch or focus on the ball all the way into contact area.
Back in the days before I had any coaching, I would start to really improve to
a point, then start to get worse and worse. I would eventually get fed up and
quit for a few years before picking up the sport again. It was a pattern I began
to notice, so when I started playing again in 92, I decided I would stick it out to
find out what was going wrong each time. Sure enough, after 4-6 months of steady
improvement, I began my usual slide in performance. This time I was able to
realize that it was due to over confidence leading me look up too soon into the
area where I was hitting to. Once I learned to stay focused on making clean
contact, my game continued to improve for a long while pretty steadily.
^^^^My #1 AHA epiphany not only for all time, but for all sports. Once I learned the importance of ball focus in tennis, I started applying it to all other games/sports. My golf game, for example, got much better.
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Full Bore M-41 & M-40 DS Tires
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I have gone through two sets of Shinko 705's. Thay are a good tire for the price. I was looking for a tire with a little more off raod traction and to beable to get a little more mileage out of the tire. The Full bore M-40 and M41 look good on the computer screen, but until you put one on your rim and try it you won't know. I thought I would ask if anyone has put on a set and ran them.
Agreed, can't tell much until they're on the bike. However, if you look at the tread they look 100% exactly the same (to me anyway) so the M40 might be a rebranded Shinko. Maybe give them a call and see if that's the case, worth a try.
As for more offroad performance and higher milage, that's a tough call given the array of tires available and operational differences between riders: some people ride faster, weigh more, have different road surfaces that can affect the wear of a tire (aggregate composition), some do two-up, use different tire pressures, etc. All of those factors contribute to mileage and what one person reports might be totally opposite from the experience of another rider due to those factors. I've yet to see any control-based research on tires using repeatable testing methods and repeatable results; anything else ends up being conjecture and too high of a potential for one-off experience. Even with my bikes I've had overall tire milage on the same model of tire (MT21 for example) where I got 20% more life out of one set compared to other sets of the same tire model on the same bike.
Anyway, there are definitely a lot of tire threads with personal experience, opinions, and mileage reports to help your research though.
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If the Supreme Court upholds the Obama health care law, it would mean validation for the president and the Democrats in Congress who muscled the legislation to passage in 2010, when they controlled both houses of Congress. But the overhaul mobilized small-government advocates and was a big force behind the GOP takeover of the House that year. So if the law is upheld, Republicans have a clear case to make for strengthening their numbers and their power to overturn all or parts of it.
But if the court strikes any part down, the defeat for Obama could mean uncertainty for both parties.
Congressional Republicans intend to seek quick repeal of any parts of the health care law that survive the court's ruling, but they don't plan to push replacement measures until after the November elections. Obama and congressional Democrats haven't said what they would do in the event the court rejects the law.
"We remain confident that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and we are ready for whatever decision is rendered by the Supreme Court," White House press secretary Jay Carney said.
The high court's decision to throw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants guarantees that the issue has a high profile in the elections as Obama tries to protect his party's substantial lead among Hispanics, and Republicans seek to narrow the polling advantage.
Democrats howled that the Arizona immigration law decision clears the way for racial profiling, while Republicans said the decision upholds states' rights to enforce their own immigration policies. Both sides insisted that Congress needs to pass a long-term immigration policy that applies to the estimated 11 million people in the country illegally, an issue that has divided lawmakers for years.
"No American should ever live under a cloud of suspicion just because of what they look like," said Obama, who won two-thirds of the Latino vote in 2008 and recently issued a directive that protects young immigrants who came illegally to the United States as children. Obama pledged in 2008 to push for passage of comprehensive changes in immigration laws, but the effort stalled in Congress and Obama turned his attention to addressing the economy and pressed ahead with passing an overhaul of health care laws.
Romney, campaigning in Arizona on Monday, blamed Obama for lack of action on immigration. He also said states have the right to secure their borders, "particularly when the federal government has failed to meet its responsibilities."
Within a few hours of the court's ruling on immigration, Republican Rep. John Mica, who's in a tough GOP primary race in Florida against Rep. Sandy Adams, asked his constituents in a letter to "stand with me for Arizona's state rights."
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Implications of "lifetime within hours" tech
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Re: Implications of "lifetime within hours" tech
Using the lifetime implanted memories to getting masters degrees might seem cool, but it would still be terribly boring for the person living it in when they know the life they are living is a fake.
Careers in place like Starfleet would still need to be lived in if you want to advance to the higher ranks. Real life experience will always be more important than fake memories.
Also how long until everyone wants to just live in an easy and programmable simulation life instead of living in real life? Would everyone end up being plugged into a machine like the Matrix?
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The company has at least one staffer to work toward postseason goal
San Diego State President Stephen Weber reached out to Cuban in the past two months after learning of Cuban's interest in changing the postseason. That led to Morris becoming a judge in SDSU International Sports MBA Case Competition at the San Diego Yacht Club. MBA students from 10 universities competed and had just 24 hours to develop a viable postseason alternative: SDSU, USC, Notre Dame, Texas, Florida, Georgetown, UCLA, Duke, Oxford and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
"Mark was receptive to the idea," said Scott Minto, Director of SDSU's Sports MBA Program. "His inbox has been filled with ideas from people. This is nothing new. There are a lot of websites out there. Obviously a book has been published that has its own solution ("Death to the BCS"). The information is going to be really valuable, but it's really Mark supporting the scholastic endeavor we undertook."
Morris deferred questions about Radical Football to Cuban, who described its mission and agenda as simply getting the best two teams to meet in a final game.
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Esthetic Dentistry in Complex Prosthodontic Reconstruction
Scientific Program with Kenneth A. Malament, DDS, M.Sc.D.
Esthetic Dentistry in Complex Prosthodontic Reconstruction 7 CEU's
Date: Friday, October 17, 2014
Time: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
(7:30-8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast)
Place: Wellesley Country Club
300 Wellesley Ave. Wellesley, MA 02481
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$ 75 MDS members until Oct 3rd
$125 MDS members after Oct 3rd
$150 non-MDS dentists until Oct 3rd
$200 non-MDS dentists after Oct 3rd
$ 50 for dental students
Registration Deadline: October 13th. Cancellations accepted until October 10th for a full refund.
Pay by check: make check payable to: Metropolitan District Dental Society
Mail to: Metropolitan District Dental Society 209 West Central St. Suite 209 Natick, MA 01760
Today, dentists can offer more treatment options for patient's simple and complex problems. Metal-ceramics often remains the "state-of-the-art" for complex prosthodontics. The single phase or monolithic all-ceramic materials have become increasingly more popular. These types of dental ceramic materials are dominating the market and future development bringing with it more long-term success.
This presentation will provide a look at failure modes and effects in bi-layer all-ceramic crown-cement-tooth systems, tying together the influences on resistance geometry; cement modulus and layer thickness; damage induced by shaping, fabrication, clinical adjustments, and sandblasting; and fatigue in the wet intraoral environment.
This presentation will present a collaborative approach to patient care including the management of cases compromised by prosthetic challenges with loss of vertical dimension, periodontal treatment planning decisions regarding when to save the tooth versus place an implant and the challenge of bone reconstruction in preparation for dental implant therapy.
Treatment today relies on dental materials that have a proven long-term survival that allows the clinician to develop the most esthetic care.
Learning Objectives:
to understand interdisciplinary and laboratory treatment sequencing in complex patient care.
to understand prosthodontic objectives and how to minimize long-term risk.
Dr. Kenneth Malament received his D.D.S. from N.Y.U. College of Dentistry and a specialty certificate and Master's degree from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. Dr. Malament has a full time practice limited to prosthodontics in Boston that includes a dental laboratory with master dental technologists. A Past-President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University and a Course Director in the postgraduate department of Prosthodontics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, and Northeastern Gnathological Society. Dr. Malament has been the recipient of significant awards in Prosthodontics including the American College of Prosthodontists' Clinician/Researcher Award, Daniel F. Gordon Award for Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Lecturer Award, The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics' George Moulton Award for Outstanding Achievement and the first Frank V. Celenza Memorial Award from the Northeastern Gnathological Society.
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HAVING spent 11 years in a curriculum modelled after the British education system, one would indeed frown upon the idea of seeking a tertiary education in the United States.
These two systems are fundamentally different ... British education emphasising a more exam-oriented approach while American education promotes more liberal and independent learning styles.
However, amongst Malaysian students today, more often then not, they are blindly convinced by parents, peers, and even some colleges that British education is the only way to go, instead of doing some soul-searching to find out the type of learners they truly are and which system would best fit their academic needs.
As a student who has experienced both the British and American systems (A Levels & American Degree Programme), I believe it is time someone does justice to what an American learning system can truly offer.
If you're fresh out of secondary school and still unsure about what academic route to take, do take a moment to consider why you should fly to the land of opportunity to advance your academic goals.
Perhaps the most appealing aspect of American education is that it's a system built upon helping students realise their truest and deepest passions.
Most students do not have the slightest clue about what they want to do in their future by the time they complete SPM or STPM.
Either that or they simply conform to ambitions and aspirations pushed down by parents or peers.
As opposed to the British system, which 'forces' you to commit to one academic domain before starting your degree, the beauty of the American system lies in the fact that you can be the most undecided person in the world, and still secure a place in a college.
Most American colleges, including the Ivies like Harvard or Columbia, allow students to enroll as 'Undecided' in their majors. You only have to formally decide on a major in the third or fourth year of study.
This means you have about two years or more to take as varied subjects as you like, before realising which route you want to commit to.
It certainly beats having to go through a pre-university programme that restricts the career options you may be exposed to.
The American system wants their students to be all rounders and therefore they emphasise every aspect and not just on academic learning like the British system.
For example, back in my A- Level days I took only four subjects which comprised Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Thinking Skills for one and a half years and was not encouraged to take up other communication subjects or other wise as they were considered a waste of time and energy if it was not related to your major.
However, when I was in the American Degree Programme taking subjects unrelated to my major was encouraged as it created a holistic personality.
Through that I discovered my true passion for mass communications. While the British system is a great education system, it did not allow me to truly understand my passion and abilities.
Under the British system, I was spoon-fed with information.
Students became dependent on their teachers for information, and rarely tried to solve problems on their own.
Besides that, an exam oriented system also made students memorise materials rather than understand the topic.
All we ever cared about in high school was to memorise as much as possible to score well in the exams.
As for the American education system, it is entirely different.
Students are required to complete assignments on their own, carry out research to gather information for themselves, and work in groups to promote teamwork.
This indirectly creates a need to be independent.
Getting your degree under the American system may not sound as glamourous as a degree from a British system due to the mindset that we have, but take some time and ponder about the flexibility of the course, it's holistic nature and how you will be made independent.
The world today is very much different and when you join the work force, you will need more than just a degree.
You will need to work for something that you are passionate about, be an all-rounder and are able to solve your own problems and an American education programme can create such qualities in a person.
So therefore, do consider studying in America and discover a part of you that you never knew existed.
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" Flashing police cars guarded Beijing schools on Tuesday and officers in another city were told they could shoot to kill to stop assaults on students, as Chinese authorities tried to assert control after three attacks last week left dozens of children injured. The government also banned further media coverage of the attacks, a watchdog group said.
Tuesday was the first day of classes in China since a farmer hit five elementary students with a hammer on Friday in the eastern city of Weifang before burning himself to death in the latest of the back—to—back attacks on children that shook the country.
"I was a little worried after seeing those reports on TV about the attacks," said Liu Xingwu, who took his 7—year—old granddaughter by bicycle to Shijia Elementary School in central Beijing. "The security measures are good. But we've also told her to be careful."
The government has sought to appear on top of the situation, with senior leaders urging improved school safety. But experts say the violence indicates a lack of support for the mentally ill in rapidly changing Chinese society.
Child safety touches a nerve particularly among people in the urban middle class, who invest huge amounts of money and effort in the education and care of their children. Most Chinese have only one child under the country's population control laws.
Recent scandals in which children have been the main victims have sparked public anger and occasional protests, such as when at least 3,000 children around the country were found to have lead poisoning from polluting factories built too close to villages, and in 2008 when tainted baby milk powder sickened more than 300,000 infants.
China's recent string of school attacks started when a man stabbed eight elementary schoolchildren to death in March in Fujian province. He was executed on April 28, the same day a 33—year—old former teacher broke into a primary school in the southern city of Leizhou in Guangdong province and wounded 15 students and a teacher with a knife.
The next day in Taixing city in Jiangsu province, a 47—year—old unemployed man armed with an 8—inch (20—centimeter) knife wounded 29 kindergarten students - five seriously - " plus two teachers and a security guard.
China's education ministry on Tuesday again urged improved school safety, including guards with protective gear and patrols at the beginning and end of the school day.
In Beijing, police cars flashed their red and blue lights outside some schools as guards in orange vests watched students enter the gates. Guards in the southern city of Guangzhou prevented parents from entering school grounds without special permission.
In the southwestern city of Chongqing, police were told they could shoot to kill to stop assaults on students, state media reported. Officials in Guizhou province, meanwhile, were searching for potential attackers among people with official grievances and the mentally ill.
Jiang Chenkui, a lawyer and father of a five—year—old boy in Shanghai, said he urged the parents' association of his son's kindergarten to pressure the school to implement tighter security. "I don't mind paying for it, since I can't afford the risk of losing our child," he said.
The social issues underlying the attacks still need to be addressed, said Zhou Xiaozheng, a sociology professor at Renmin University in Beijing. "The government has stepped up its efforts on school security in the hope of providing confidence and a sense of safety to the public," Mr. Zhou said.
Authorities seemed more comfortable keeping the country's discussion focused on preventing attacks, not the reasons why they occurred. The Paris—based group Reporters Without Borders released a statement on Tuesday saying it had copies of directives from Chinese propaganda authorities restricting state media coverage of the attacks.
"To avoid any feeling of fear in the population and prevent extremists from committing similar crimes, it is strictly forbidden to report cases of attacks on schools or to publish comments," one order said.
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Each of Contact's three vignettes is based on a now - you - see - it - now - you - don't gimmick. The first, "Swinging," turns a Fragonard painting of a girl in a swing into a sexual picture puzzle: Is one of the two men the weak master and the other the studly servant, or is it all a lewd game in which they perpetually switch positions? Stroman's choreography, which includes some fairly breathtaking gymnastics for Sean Martin Hingston, is effective, but the piece has the faintly stale tone of genteel softcore porn-Oh! Calcutta! in britches and petticoats.
The longer second piece, "Did You Move?," is just as gnomic in its own way, despite the advent of spoken dialogue by John Weidman. The time's the early '50s. In a sedate Italian buffet restaurant in Queens, a piglike man who may or may not be Connected is giving his wistful wife, and the wait staff, a hard time over dinner. Every time he heads back to the buffet, leaving her with strict orders not to move, her mind drifts into balletic fantasies, to the accompaniment of kitsch from the classical top 10. (All non-Italian, oddly: Grieg, Tchaikovsky, the Farandole from Bizet's Arlesienne, etc.) During these musical seizures, she engages in torrid embraces with the maître d', enlists the whole population of the restaurant in her support, and ultimately imagines her hubby's death in a climactic shoot-out, only to find him still there and piglike at the final fade.
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Even with dialogue, the TV-sketch material doesn't offer much beyond an excuse for dancing-certainly nothing in the way of motive or context. Why is the husband so aggressively rotten? Why hasn't the wife found a better defense mechanism? Maybe it's all really a Cold War allegory about the "inward migration" of Soviet artists or some such thing. Or maybe it's just an excuse for dancing. Stroman notoriously loves props and gadgets, and here she uses a whole kitchenware shop's worth: carts, trays, dishes, vases, rolls, bowls, tablecloths, breadbaskets-you name it. It's the "Romantic Atmosphere" dance from She Loves Me in excelsis-and as that suggests, a tad too much of a good thing. Lacking the support of script or score, Stroman's slapstick humor feels heavy. Her best moment is the Bizet Farandole, to which she sensibly choreographs something not unlike an actual farandole; the duded-up dinner patrons stomping it out like clog-shod peasants in a village square, with sweet Karen Ziemba at their center, make an irresistibly droll image.
There's no drollery in the lengthy final piece, "Contact." Remember Busby Berkeley's "Lullaby of Broadway" number in Gold Diggersof 1935, and how shocked you were, the first time you saw it, when the reveling crowd pushed Wini Shaw out the penthouse window? Well, Stroman apparently never got over the shock. In her version, it's a guy who gets danced to death-or doesn't, since she determinedly has it both ways. A producer of TV commercials (Boyd Gaines) has just won an award, but chooses suicide in his swanky loft over his own victory party. After several failed attempts-you can fill in the details of this vaudeville routine yourself-the rope breaks and he goes to a present-day "swing club" where people do '30s dances to music from most of the prerock decades, and a philosophic bartender-I kid you not, a philosophic bartender-gives him the courage to pursue the girl who's the cynosure of all male eyes. Of course, she only wants to dance and he can't, but that's just as well, since the rope hasn't really broken and she is, in fact, Death. Except that the rope has broken and she's just his sweet but mousy neighbor come up to bitch about his late-night noise. In my view, producers of TV commercials should all be hanged as air polluters, but Stroman takes her hero's quest in earnest. To her, he's just another little guy in search of his chance at happiness, and the moral of this ornate meet-cute is that you must never turn your back on life, as exemplified by swing dancing.
Fortunately, Stroman knows how to build a big, thundering-herd lindy, and make each of its couples excitingly different. Deborah Yates, doubling as the femme fatale and the mouse downstairs, lacks Ziemba's individuality, but compensates with zest and supple technique, easily matched by Stroman's first-class male ensemble. All of Gaines's considerable charm can't make the suicidal schnook appealing, but another of Stroman's ingenuities is to evade his limitations as a dancer by making him, in effect, the inanimate object that gets tossed around in his big confrontation with Yates. Is this a new approach to musical theater? Nah-it's just a dance concert for people who think Balanchine's Nutcracker is too highbrow.
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German is spoken throughout a large area in central Europe, where it is the national language of Germany and of Austria and one of the three official languages of Switzerland (the others are French and Italian, and Romansh has a special status). From this homeland it has been carried by emigration to many other parts of the world; there are German-speaking communities in North and South America, South Africa, and Australia.
As a written language German is quite uniform, differing in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland no more than written English does in the United States and the British Commonwealth. As a spoken language, however, German exists in far more varieties than English. At one extreme is Standard German (Hochsprache), based on the written form of the language and used in radio, television, public lectures, the theatre, schools, and universities. It is relatively uniform, although speakers often reveal regional accents. At the other extreme are the local dialects, which differ from village to village. Between these two extremes there is a continuous scale of speech forms; in cities these forms are often close to the standard language and are called Colloquial German (Umgangssprache).


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