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Thomas E. Mann is the W. Averell Harriman Chair and Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution. Between 1987 and 1999, he was Director of Governmental Studies at Brookings. Before that, Mann was executive director of the American Political Science Association. He earned his B.A. in political science at the University of Florida and his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. Dr. Mann is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He lectures frequently in the United States and abroad on American politics and public policy and is also a regular contributor to newspaper stories and television and radio programs on politics and governance. He is currently working on projects dealing with redistricting, election reform, campaign finance, and congressional reform. He is co-author with Norman Ornstein of The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing American and How To Get It Back on Track.
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This is strictly a base mobilization vote, intended to keep the status of ACA in doubt. But with a mjority of voters now opposing repeal, there is little to be gained politically from it. Hatred of Obama is sufficient to mobilize the Republican base and the route to support among swing voters is an unwavering focus on the sorry state of the economy.See more
Would campaign finance transparency result in donor bullying?
Conservatives are completely and brazenly hypocritical. The donor harassment charge is phony. Their motivation is simply to accommodate the interests of those of their mega-donors who wish to remain anonymous to the public. Republican insiders who count will know who gave in what amount.See more
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Who knows? Who cares? This is yet a new stage in the endless speculation on Romney's running mate. It will garner a huge amount of press attention that will do absolutely nothing to inform voters of the important stakes in the election and focus attention on a selection that will have very little if any impact on the election outcome.See more
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Everywhere you looked in the wash-up of the Black Caps' thrilling two-wicket loss to the West Indies in Auckland, there were storylines.
Count them off: a Black Caps top order collapse, gutsy batting efforts by the brothers McCullum, an impressive five-wicket bag by New Zealand seamer Mitchell McClenaghan and two controversial DRS decisions.
Such was the undulating fashion of the first one-dayer between the Black Caps and West Indies at Eden Park that the the biggest storyline heading into the encounter - the international return of Jesse Ryder - was lost in the motion of it all.
Ryder's outing - his first for New Zealand since February last year - amounted to no more than a five-ball duck, and a dropped catch; but with so much else going on, it didn't matter.
After all, Ryder will get more chances this series, and his team nearly won a match that they deserved to lose after a poor all-round effort with the bat - and mixed results with the ball.
McClenaghan will receive the lion's share of the praise for the near-result, as the West Indies chased down New Zealand 156 all out.
The aggressive left-armer took 5 for 58 off his 9.3 overs, claiming the best figures of his young international career, combining well with veteran Kyle Mills (2 for 37).
Yet as impressive as he was claiming wickets, he was equally as wild with the ball, conceding seven wides and a no ball.
The West Indies made hard work of their chase, thanks to the efforts of the two Auckland seamers, but thanks to Darren Sammy, who scored 43 off 27 balls late on, they were able to claw home for their first win of the tour.
New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum, whose 51 was the shining light in the Black Caps batting effort, conceded their overall performance left plenty to be desired.
"I thought probably all three facets of the game we weren't at our sharpest today, and I thought the West Indies bowled excellently," he said.
"Their catching was brilliant today and they had one guy who chanced his arm towards the end.
"It was close. We fought hard, but realistically we probably didn't deserve to win."
The West Indies weren't perfect either, but they will be pleased with the step up from their test performances.
Captain Dwayne Bravo said his side watched Invictus, Clint Eastwood's film on the courageous South African effort to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup, on Christmas Day - and planned on using it to will them on for the remainder of the tour.
"That inspired us," he said. "We are fortunate to represent our nations. We are only a few players to do that."
The Black Caps time at the crease was their worst against the West Indies since playing them in Southampton in 1999.
Only the skipper and his older brother Nathan, who ended on 47, showed backbone in the Black Caps' well below-par batting effort; with a lack of intention, and poor shot selection, present from the outset.
Only two other New Zealanders made it out of single figures.
Returning openers Ryder and Martin Guptill (2) both failed, as did Ross Taylor (3), Kane Williamson (8), Corey Anderson (13) and Luke Ronchi (7), who came and went, leaving the Black Caps in the mire at 66 for 6.
Brendon McCullum fought at his end, with a boundary into, and six over, square leg off Sammy his most eye-catching shots.
His wicket was the one that mattered for the West Indies, and, after he became the third New Zealander to bring up 5000 one-day runs, it came - in controversial fashion.
Umpire Gary Baxter judged the New Zealand skipper out leg-before off Dwayne Bravo, despite McCullum being at least two metres out of his crease. McCullum referred the decision to the third umpire, who, in turn, referred the call back to the on-field umpire as it was just flicking the bails.
New Zealand looked doomed for a record low total against the West Indies, but the older McCullum stepped up for a measured innings late on.
McClenaghan removed the middle stumps of both of the West Indies' openers, early in the Black Caps bowling effort.
His next wicket would be Darren Bravo, the victim of superb low Kane Williamson catch at point for 14, before his brother Dwayne was trapped leg-before for 12.
The West Indies looked to engineer a top order collapse of Kiwi proportions, with Lendl Simmons the lone island of resistance.
Simmons, whose best shot was a clean cut through point off James Neesham, would then lose his wicket in peculiar circumstances.
On 34, he edged a Mills delivery to Taylor at first slip.
The ball looked to have bounced and was referred to the third umpire, but the decision stood, yet again. Sammy battled on, however, ensuring the tourists would get home.
Scoreboard for first ODI between New Zealand and West Indies at Eden Park, Auckland:
M Guptill lbw b Rampaul 2
J Ryder c DM Bravo b Rampaul 0
K Williamson c Ramdin b Holder 8
R Taylor run out 3
B McCullum lbw b DJ Bravo 51
C Anderson c Simmons b DJ Bravo 13
L Ronchi c Charles b Narine 7
J Neesham c DM Bravo b DJ Bravo 10
N McCullum c DM Bravo b Holder 47
K Mills c Sammy b Bravo 3
M McClenaghan not out 3
Extras (6lb, 3w) 9
Total (all out, 42.1 overs) 156
Fall: 2 (Ryder), 3 (Guptill), 10 (Taylor), 32 (Williamson), 57 (Anderson), 66 (Ronchi), 93 (Neesham), 104 (B McCullum), 112 (Mills), 156 (N McCullum).
Bowling: J Holder 7.1-1-21-2 (3w), R Rampaul 9-0-27-2, D Sammy 6-0-30-0, S Narine 10-2-28-1, DJ Bravo 10-0-44-4.
J Charles b McClenaghan 9
K Powell b McClenaghan 4
DM Bravo c Williamson b McClenaghan 14
L Simmons c Taylor b Mills 34
DJ Bravo lbw b McClenaghan 12
N Deonarine b Mills 6
D Ramdin c B McCullum b McClenaghan 2
D Sammy not out 43
J Holder c Ronchi b Neesham 10
S Narine not out 0
Extras (8lb, 14w, 1nb) 23
Total (for 8 wickets, 27.3 overs) 157
Fall: 5 (Powell), 19 (Charles), 32 (DM Bravo), 60 (DJ Bravo), 94 (Simmons), 96 (Deonarine), 121 (Ramdin), 147 (Holder).
Bowling: K Mills 8-1-37-2, M McClenaghan 9.3-0-58-5 (6w, 1nb), J Neesham 6-0-35-1 (3w), C Anderson 4-0-19-0 (5w).
West Indies won by two wickets
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Just another try to escape from the Black Mesa. Can the nameless scientist save himself with your help?
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It was good, but quite hard sometimes. The mapping was too generic and the same for the whole mod (the usual Black Mesa Lab style), but it had some nice gameplay and with an excellent feature: you can collect Flashlights, Kevlar Vests, Batteries for powering up Blast Doors, Rusty Keys and stuff like that!
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Well, this was a middle mod. And the Overall felling is like there was a bundle of maps with some good-ok puzzles but the whole thing just felt too much narrowed, you know there were no big spaces at all.
Also we have a mediocre and totally disappointing end, I guess that's why is called "hopelessness", but all in all the concept feels poor in here.
You know there were some pretty annoying things in this mod. Like the very poor ammo you find and then you can really get some low, low health points just because the weapons are very few, and you can even turn on the impulse 101 cheat....
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Actor Joe Pantoliano reveals a personal history of depression and his belief that his mother struggled with untreated bipolar disorder, in a guest blog entry http://www.nami.org/blog published today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Pantoliano's entry comes during Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 8-13) and a few days before the opening of his latest film, CANVAS http://www.canvasthefilm.com in Chicago and New York on Oct. 12. Openings will follow next week in Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles and Phoenix.
In CANVAS, Emmy-Award winner Pantoliano ("The Sopranos") stars as John Marino, whose family is rocked by the onset of schizophrenia in his wife, played by Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden ("Pollock").
"It is a different kind of role for me," says Pantoliano. "I'm not a wise-guy or a rogue. As an actor, I always reveal different sides of myself...In CANVAS, John Marino shows my sensitive side. I'm a lot like him. He's a lot like me."
"Making the movie has been part of a personal journey in coming to understand mental illness. That has included coming to understand myself -and my own struggle with clinical depression."
Pantoliano disclosed his struggle with depression in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine this month. On the NAMI blog, he also reflects on his family's history with mental illness in real life.
"As I became more knowledgeable about mental illnesses, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, I am convinced that my mother, who died 25 years ago, spent her adult life with bipolar disorder."
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Which metals are considered precious?
Precious metals are defined by their rarity, beauty and durability. Gold, silver and platinum are some of the most popular precious metals because they have a high level of shine, are tough enough to withstand daily wear and aren't abundant. Industrial metals are also sometimes considered precious metals. Titanium, tungsten and stainless steel are a few of the precious industrial metals.
How do I care for precious metal jewelry?
Store your jewelry safely and clean it carefully. Precious metal jewelry should be stored in individual pouches or in separate compartments of your jewelry box. Protect your precious metal jewelry from harsh chemicals or activities that could dent or scratch it. Frequent wearing of silver jewelry does prevent a lot of tarnish, but not all; silver must be cleaned occasionally. Many commercial polishes or polishing cloths are excellent; they work best when tarnish first appears and the tarnish layer is thinnest. Gold, platinum, stainless steel, tungsten and titanium jewelry can be cleaned with warm soapy water. Do not use any harsh abrasives on stainless steel; they can damage its natural protective oxide coat. If your jewelry is set with a gemstone or other adornments, always keep their fragilities in mind when cleaning the precious-metal setting.
Can all precious metals be engraved?
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Ravens enter playoffs with 27-7 win over Jaguars
Baltimore answered with a 78-yard drive in which Flacco went 6-for-7 for 69 yards before Le'Ron McClain ran it in from the 5.
On their next possession, the Ravens covered 77 yards and moved ahead 17-7 on a 13-yard run by Willis McGahee. Flacco completed all three of his passes during the drive, hitting Derrick Mason twice for 57 yards and finding Clayton for 8 yards on a third-and-7.
With nothing to play for, the Jaguars could have quit. But they moved to the Baltimore 19 and were poised to at least get within a touchdown when Ed Reed ended the drive with the first of his two interceptions.
Baltimore turned that into another McClain touchdown run and a 17-point halftime lead.
Stover added a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter to complete the scoring. Reed registered his NFL-high ninth interception in the waning minutes; the nine pickoffs tied his own team record.
Flacco went 17-for-23 for 297 yards and no interceptions. McClain, a seldom-used fullback in 2007, ran for 70 yards and finished with a team-high 902 for the season.
While the Ravens looked ahead to the playoffs, the Jaguars staggered into an offseason of uncertainty.
"When you don't win, changes are going to be made," Garrard said. "Hopefully, some of the new people will come in here, and they will make us a better team."
Notes:@ The Ravens finished with an NFL-best 26 interceptions, including 16 over the past eight games. ... Mason went over 10,000 yards receiving for his career. ... Garrard passed for only 127 yards. He needed 147 to tie Mark Brunell for second place on the team's single-season list.


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Plastic bottle cap crafts are a great excuse to reduce, reuse and recycle! Turn a boring fridge into a sparkly surface with Glittery Bottle Cap Magnets from Tiffany Windsor. This colorful project is simple and fun - make a bunch and create cool designs!
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- Apply Aleene's Tacky Glue to inside of cap with brush.
- Hold cap over paper and sprinkle with glitter. Shake excess glitter onto paper and return excess glitter to container. Set bottle cap aside to dry.
- To apply glitter along the front edge of cap, pour a small amount of glitter onto wax paper and spread with fingers to create a circle of glitter slightly larger than cap. Next, pour a small puddle of Aleene's Tacky Glue on wax paper. Dip cap into glue.
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- If needed, dip again into glitter to cover all exposed glue. Set aside to dry.
- Brush glue along outside edge of cap. Sprinkle with glitter. Set aside to dry.
- Rub sandpaper on back side of cap to roughen surface. Apply Aleene's Magnetic Tacky Dot to back of cap.
- If desired, glue charms, buttons, and scrapbook embellishments into center of magnets. I love the effect when you place your embellishment in the cap and secure or cover it with 3D Lacquer. I also like to display my magnets in an upcycled muffin tin. I used the EcoHeidi Drybrush technique to paint my muffin tin.
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Eason Jordan's admission of complicity with Saddam's regime raises a host of questions that must be answered by CNN.
11:30 AM, Apr 15, 2003 • By HUGH HEWITT
Last Friday, CNN's Eason Jordan published an op-ed in the New York Times that contained some admissions that cannot be considered as anything other than astonishing. CNN's "chief news executive" confessed that, among other things, Saddam's crazy son Uday had told Eason in 1995 that he, Uday, intended to assassinate two of his brothers-in-law. The two men were not warned by CNN and were eventually lured back into Iraq where they were murdered.
Jordan said in his Times essay that he felt awful having these stories "bottled up inside me." Not as bad as the brothers-in-law felt, of course, but pretty bad. Jordan went on to confess that during his watch CNN also failed to report other tales of the Hussein regime's towering brutality.
Some observers exploded in outrage at CNN's complicity in the crimes of Saddam Inc. Still others asked why Jordan chose to make his confession now. In fact, there are a series of questions that need answering in short order. CNN is, after all, part of a publicly traded company with obligations to its investors. Jordan's decisions have tainted CNN's reputation, undermining the key asset of a news gathering organization--credibility. (Last October Jordan even misled the New Republic's Franklin Foer on the very subject of CNN's reporting on Baghdad, as Foer recounted in yesterday's Wall Street Journal.) CNN's credibility may be beyond salvage, but any serious effort at holding itself out as a reliable news source will have to follow full disclosure of key questions, some of which the SEC might also be interested in. These questions include:
Did Jordan disclose his decision not to disclose the threat to Hussein's sons-in-law to anyone above him in the CNN/Time-Warner chain of command? If so, when did he do so?
Did the board of directors of Time-Warner approve the policy of non-disclosure? Did they receive a legal opinion on whether such a non-disclosure constituted a breach of reporting duties for a publicly-traded company? Was there ever a discussion on whether such a policy could endanger shareholder value by putting at risk the central asset of a news-gathering and news-reporting company, specifically, its credibility?
Once Jordan was aware of the threats to employees of CNN, who were Iraqi nationals, did he inform prospective employees of those threats before hiring them? Was the policy of exposing Iraqi nationals to risk of torture and death discussed with senior CNN management and Time-Warner management?
Once Uday informed Jordan of his threat to his brothers-in-law, did he ever again mention the subject to Jordan? Did it occur to Jordan that, having secured his acquiescence in their deaths, Uday would consider CNN compromised and thus easily manipulated?
Has Jordan failed to reveal other non-disclosures that reasonable people would consider material?
Did Jordan previously disclose any or all of these revelations to any official from the United States government?
Will CNN be appointing a special counsel to conduct an internal review of the handling of this matter? Will Time-Warner's board be appointing such a special counsel?
Will Jordan appear before any committee of Congress which investigates this matter? Will members of CNN staff and Time-Warner management appear?
Are there any similar non-disclosure deals at work in Cuba, Syria, the Palestinian territories, Burma, or any other country in which CNN maintains a presence?
Will Jordan make himself available for interviews by competing networks and major newspapers?
Those will do for starters.
Hugh Hewitt is the host of The Hugh Hewitt Show, a nationally syndicated radio talkshow, and a contributing writer to The Daily Standard. His new book, In, But Not Of, has just been published by Thomas Nelson.


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LONDON (REUTERS) - Using Roche's medicine Tamiflu saved lives during the H1N1 swine flu pandemic four years ago, according to a new scientific study published on Wednesday.
The pooled analysis of data, involving more than 29,000 patients from 38 countries, was funded by the Swiss drugmaker which hopes the findings will reassure governments about the value of its flu drug following criticism from some doctors.
Jonathan Nguyen-Van-Tam of the University of Nottingham and colleagues found that treatment with neuraminidase inhibitor drugs - principally Tamiflu - reduced the risk of death during the pandemic by 19 percent compared with no treatment.
The greatest benefit was seen when treatment was started within two days of symptoms developing, when the risk of death was halved, they reported in the journal Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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NHL labor talks resume for 1st time in 8 days
Whether hockey will return soon, or at all this season, is still to be determined. The lockout entered its 65th day on Monday and has already wiped out 327 games. More cancellations could be coming soon, but the NHL hasn't said when another such announcement might be coming.
"I think every week is important in the process," Daly said. "I don't attach a particular significance to this week over last week or next week. I want to play tomorrow."
After turning down a suggestion from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to take a two-week break from negotiations, the union requested another meeting with the league. Monday night's meeting was scheduled on Saturday.
"We could've taken a couple of weeks off, I suppose," Fehr said. "It's hard for me to see how you make an agreement if you aren't talking, so you talk. Sometimes it doesn't lead anywhere, and perhaps very often it doesn't lead anywhere, but if you aren't talking it's 100 percent sure it doesn't lead anywhere.
"They were willing to have the meeting if we said we wanted to meet. That is about as far as I can go."
Daly said the NHL is always willing to listen if the players have something meaningful to say.
"We're never going to shut down the process," he said. "If they think there is a reason to meet and we can make progress, we're happy to meet. That's what we told them and that's what led to today's meeting."
It was the first bargaining session between the sides since Nov. 11, when a busy week of negotiating wrapped up with a session that lasted just over an hour and didn't produce any results. All games through Nov. 30 and the New Year's Day Winter Classic have been called off.
One area in which the NHL hasn't budged off its position is in the area of guaranteed dollars to players.
"If their proposal continues to be a guaranteed amount of player-share dollars, we have told them that that is not a proposal that is acceptable to us or would ever to be acceptable to our owners right now," Daly said. "If that continues to be where we are, we are a long way apart."
Frustration is building on both sides, and it has spilled over in recent days. The NHL has placed a gag order on its personnel throughout the league, but players are free to speak out, and are welcome to attend any bargaining sessions.
The latest verbal shot toward Bettman and Daly came on Monday when Florida Panthers forward Kris Versteeg was interviewed on a Toronto radio station.
"You've got to look for the cancers and you've got to cut out the cancers," Versteeg said during the interview. "I think when you look at Bill Daly and Gary Bettman, they've been looting this game for far too long."
Those remarks came on the heels of Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ian While, referring to the commissioner as an "idiot."
Daly publicly brushed aside the comments and chalked them up to frustration that is being felt on both sides of the lockout.
"I don't think either Gary or I take those personally," Daly said. "I understand there is a lot of frustration in this process. I'm frustrated in terms of being where we are and not playing hockey. I think that's just human nature."


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Even the dog wants to know what treats the sweet snowman has for everyone! Celebrate the holiday season with this vintage Christmas image. Image measures approximately 4-1/2" X 3".
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Friday, July 31, 2015
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Iceland-born violinist Asa Gudjonsdottir is joined by guitarist Christopher
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This impeccably-maintained, artfully furnished home offers a quiet cul-de-sac location and great mountain views. The pool, spa, and backyard are totally private. The master suite includes a dressing area with sink, a roman style bath/shower, and French doors leading to a gently trickling fountain just outside. The home is located in a desirable south Palm Springs neighborhood convenient to Smoketree Shopping Ctr, and is only 3 miles from downtown Palm Springs.*Rates and reservation deposits subject to change without notice and are higher on holidays and special events. Please note the location on the map is not exact and the marker is only an approximate location.TOT #4311
Hi Tom,
We just wanted to thank you once again for being so
accomodating with the early check in- late check out.
My wife and I had such a wonderful time and we look
forward to renting your house out again.It was a pleasure
speaking with you over the phone.
Take care,
Kevin and Kristin
We had a great time at Tropical Paradise. The house is located in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood and, despite the July heat, we had a blast in the pool during the day and at night. Tropical Paradise is the perfect place for a restful vacation- we can't wait to book our next stay!
My husband and I and three kids stayed at Tropical Paradise for a long weekend and loved it. I didn't know, but they had pack and plays in the closets for us to use and plenty of pool toys and floaties for our kids which was great! They also had some DVD's for kids which was very helpful when we needed it. The layout of the house is perfect. The kitchen was great (we loved the stove!) and had everything we needed. We loved cooking dinner and having a view of the pool area. Also, the outdoor TV was a hit for my husband who wanted to watch football:). It was very peaceful in the evening with the outdoor lights and sitting area for us to eat dinner. Bruce was so nice to work with and was very responsive if we had questions. All in all I highly recommend Tropical Paradise and we hope to go back again with our family!
We stayed at Tropical Paradise for the weekend to celebrate our daughter's birthday. The lanai and pool area were great -- we couldn't get the kids out of the pool! The owner Bruce was a pleasure to work with. The house was clean, nicely furnished, and situated in a quiet cul-de-sac -- this was Palm Springs relaxation at its best! When you go, check out Elvis's Honeymoon Hideaway -- a great house with a ton of history that was interesting for kids and adults.
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I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
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First of all I would to say that both Ken and Harrison with Acme Property Mgmt. were very pleasant to work with and took care of our immediate problems without delay....the house was generally pretty clean but there is only so much they could do...I agree with previous reviews that this property is VERY TIRED AND NEEDS SOME GENERAL T.L.C. The cookware and dishware need to be upgraded...the shower in the small bathroom really needs replacing, since there were only 2 of us staying we were not forced to use it, which was a good thing...there were yard people that came once a week, but only mowed the small yard in the back and did nothing with all the weeds and dead plants in a few of the pots...many of the cabinets throughout the house would not as you hear the house needs a concerned owner to go through and spend a few dollars to do some upgrades. This house was on the top of the rental prices we have paid previously but in this condition is overpriced. Hopefully this review will help in bringing this home up to the condition it deserves.
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I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
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Pool heater not turned on until the morning we arrived. Took 24 hours to heat.
Home manual confusing and incomplete. We were unable to use DVD players for movies. No instructions on where porch light panel was located. The outside (single) porch light was burned out and we couldn't find bulbs. The propane bbq didn't work unless we struck a match to it (confirmed by Julio). The kitchen was poorly stocked with broken/chipped dishes and cheap pots that were hard to clean. There weren't enough pots. There were no cleaning supplies other than dish soap. There had been a rodent in the house because we found a half clawed unopened paper towel. The master bathroom window was broken in the open position. Julio closed it but it remained broken and there's no fan in the bathroom, so no airflow.
Acme and its staff were great, but for the price the house should have not had these issues.
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I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Mostly enjoyable. The window in the master bathroom needs repair and the curtain in the main bedroom as well. Otherwise all was great. A few light bulbs need replacement.
Other Activities: Relaxing by the private pool
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About Frederick B. GoldsmithBased in Pittsburgh, PA, our attorneys represent people and their families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio who have been seriously injured or killed in accidents. We know what you are going through. We know how to win. Let us help you.
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We are experienced lawyers in towboat accidents, barge accidents, drownings, pleasure boat accidents, passenger boat accidents, and cruise line and excursion boat accidents. We handle cases on rivers, lakes, and oceans in admiralty and maritime lawsuits under the federal Jones Act for negligence, under the general maritime law for unseaworthiness, and maintenance and cure. We represent, among others, deckhands, captains, and pilots and their families.
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On the railroads in FELA (Federal Employers' Liability Act) claims, railroad track crossing collisions and accidents, and train derailments. We represent, among others, locomotive engineers, conductors, brakemen, signalmen, yardmasters, maintenance of way workers, and trainmen and their families.
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On and off the road in street bike / motorcycle accidents and dirt bike accidents, and also in scooter, Vespa, ATV, four-wheeler, or quad accidents. Attorney Fred Goldsmith rides both street motorcycles and dirt bikes and knows the hazards riders face.
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We know the hazardous work roughnecks, roustabouts, drillers, toolpushers and other rig hands perform and the dangers on oil and gas drilling rigs, including on the Marcellus Shale. We understand oil and gas drilling rigs, operations, and terminology.
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We represent people in serious personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, such as automobile accidents, industrial accidents, mining accidents. When the cause of an injury or death is a defective product, we are experienced in researching the product and working with the right experts to investigate the product and how it may have been defectively marketed, designed, or manufactured.
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Individuals and companies, particularly in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, may be interested in our attorneys' willingness to accept contingent fee commercial litigation lawsuits. We represent plaintiffs in breach of contract, business torts (such as tortious interference with contract), and large judgment collection lawsuits. Our lawyers also represent individuals in consumer protection lawsuits involving defective products, violations of state unfair or deceptive trade practices acts, and federal antitrust laws.
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We represent insurance policy holders in insurance coverage and bad faith lawsuits and individuals and small companies in business formation and contract negotiation. Fred Goldsmith has been asked to speak at seminars on the enforceability of indemnity and insurance clauses in contracts.
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|Managing Member, Goldsmith & Ogrodowski, LLC
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|Owner, Frederick B. Goldsmith, Attorney at Law
|Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury Practice
|Senior Asociate, Legge, Farrow, Kimmitt, McGrath & Brown, LLP
|Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury Defense Practice
|Associate Attorney, Bell & Murphy, PC
|Admiralty & Maritime, Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Personal Injury, Product Liability
|Law Clerk, Hon. Howell Cobb, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Texas
|Tulane University Law School - Tulane University
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|2006-2008, Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
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Towboat Company's One-Sided Review of, and Delay in Paying, Seaman's Maintenance and Cure Claim Draws $300,000… http://wp.me/p2TUgO-5K— Frederick B. Goldsmith (@tuglaw) June 9, 2014
Federal Appeals Court Affirms Unseaworthiness Findings and $1.2 Million Pain & Suffering Damages to 52-Year-Old Tug… http://wp.me/p2TUgO-5D— Frederick B. Goldsmith (@tuglaw) January 24, 2014
Federal Judge Refuses to Enforce Release Deckhand Signed While Unrepresented by Counsel, Lacking Specialized Medical… http://wp.me/p2TUgO-5v— Frederick B. Goldsmith (@tuglaw) December 23, 2013
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Get LowAnne Murphy
Equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party.
"Get Low" is a good old fashioned hokey folky story with warm understated performances from a big name cast, and a mule. It's deftly crafted and charming to watch. There's a slow build around the themes of guilt and forgiveness before the eventual plot reveal. Although tears are coaxed out during the long awaited climax, this movie will be watched for the dawdling journey rather than the ending. Hard not to like but lacking real highs and lows.
SnowtownAnne Murphy
A look at the life of serial killer John Bunting.
The world looks like a more sinister place after watching "Snowtown". The story, which recounts real events, is chilling and shows life as you wish it wasn't. The setting is a colourless and unsettling suburban landscape, all the more terrifying for its ordinariness. It's sometimes hard to tell the relationships between the characters, not that it's possible to care for any of them. The dramatic build is slow and we squirm at what's coming and, unsurprisingly, the audience becomes enmeshed in scenes so sickening that they're almost unwatchable. Snowtown is no town to be.
Angèle and TonyAnne Murphy
A fragile woman returns to the seaside town of Normandy on completing a jail term and meets a fisherman through a personal ad.
The sensitivities around relationships are captured with few words in this intimate exploration of human connections. The characters are forthright and defensive, whatever warmth they may have is not to be squandered, and their innermost temperaments are reflected in the windswept coastline and grey subdued ocean. The tone is understated and the film is all the more powerful for the simplicity with which it captures restrained expressions of longing. Tony ❤ Angele and vice versa.
- Genre » Drama Romance
- Release » Limited 12 May 2011
- Festival » French Film Festival 2011
The Last CircusAnne Murphy
Two clowns compete for the love of a beautiful trapeze artist.
"The Last Circus" uses a circus troupe in an allegorical presentation of the horror of the Spanish Civil War. The result is macabre and violent, yet strangely compelling viewing. There's nothing subtle in the telling of the story, it goes right over the top with absurdity, and then it could be argued that the same comic chaos underpins any war. Choosing clowns as the main characters is heavy handed imagery; both the happy clown and the sad clown are grotesque, more than entertaining. This metaphor laden effort is in need of a ring-master.
- Genre » Drama War
- Release » Limited 13 May 2011
- Festival » Spanish Film Festival 2011
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. EvilAnne Murphy
Red Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examine the mysterious sudden disappearance of Hansel and Gretel.
Red is a girl who stands up for herself and knocks her opponents out, delivering action before comedy. Still, the snappy dialogue and cracking one-liners are welcome in movies aimed at younger audiences, providing enjoyment for the grown-ups. Annoyingly, there's some not so subtle stereotyping, and you can't help noticing the baddies are all chubby and the goodies fit and trim. Wink, wink, as all in all, it's more good than evil.
The Human Resources ManagerAnne Murphy
The HR manager of Israel's largest industrial bakery sets out to save the reputation of his business and prevent the publication of a defamatory article.
The plot sounds like the set-up for a punch-line; an HR manager, a journalist, a street kid and the Commissar's husband go on a road trip, as opposed to walking into a bar. "The Human Resources Manager" is a warm and satirical journey across the landscapes of Israel and Romania that reveals man's humanity towards man, and it's as funny as any good bar joke. If only more HR managers were this delightfully quirky.
CarlosAnne Murphy
A TV mini-series, chronicling the exploits of Carlos the Jackal, edited and cut for showing as a movie.
Carlos is an interesting figure to discover more about. He comes across as an opportunistic mercenary rather than a terrorist dedicated to a cause, and what's apparent is the ego of a man who considered himself a revolutionary. Part history and part reconstruction, the use of news footage provides a documentary sense of realism. A small screen budget is evident in the uneven set quality, lighting, and the use of a hand held camera; it's all a bit bumpy. Complex politics make surprisingly tedious viewing.
- Genre » Biography History Drama
- Release » Limited 28 Apr 2011
- Festival » French Film Festival 2011
Brighton RockAnne Murphy
Charts the headlong fall of Pinkie, a razor-wielding disadvantaged teenager with a death wish.
"Brighton Rock" is a moody and suspenseful thriller, set by a gaudy seaside carnival. A serving girl looking for love gets entangled with a criminal establishing the central tension between good and evil. The movie is dark but the chilling tone becomes hard to hold as the odd scene teeters on a melodramatic precipice... almost, but not quite, compromising its otherwise ruthless edge. An unmistakably English veneer of tea-shop gentility is cracked by hardened characters and gripping action. Callous at its core. Brighton rocks unrelentingly.
PoticheAnne Murphy
When her husband is taken hostage by his striking employees, a trophy wife takes the reins of the family business and proves to be a remarkably effective leader.
The 70's are perfectly recreated with all of the colour and fashion to bring on pangs of nostalgia. The social attitudes are missed less. "Potiche" is a light-hearted movie loaded with social comment, looking at the role of women in the workplace, and the incumbent responsibilities of fatherhood. Focused on individual choices and growth, there's no haranguing, and the delivery is affable, warm, and comic. A gold medal for the trophy wife.
- Genre » Comedy
- Release » Limited 21 Apr 2011
- Festival » French Film Festival 2011
A Year Ago in WinterAnne Murphy
A renowned artist must uncover a young dancer's secrets in order to truly capture her likeness for a commissioned work.
"A Year Ago in Winter" deftly explores themes of grief, guilt, and longing; as a meaning for suicide is sought by those left behind asking 'why?'. Troubling family relationships are delicately mined, and troubled souls are sensitively exposed. Various reactions, feelings and emotions, not healed by time, are faultlessly laid bare as winter approaches. However, the cold reality is that there's little sense to be made of the senseless.
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- Festival » Festival of German Films 2011
Goethe!Anne Murphy
Young law student Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is in love with Lotte, but Albert Kestner also laid an eye on her.
A key figure in German literature might be considered fusty as the subject of a romantic comedy. Think again, as the author, poet and philosopher is dusted off and enthused with a jaunty vigour. "Goethe!" is a heady and light-hearted costume drama. The rebellious, romantically driven figure may attract new readers, even if the historical integrity of the movie is questionable. The portrayal of the period is superb, and the exploration of the subject's early years is captivating, if shallow.
- Genre » History Romance Biography
- Release » Limited 07 Apr 2011
- Festival » Festival of German Films 2011
My Afternoons with MargueritteAnne Murphy
An illiterate and lonely man bonds with an older and well-read woman.
A charming little film set in a French village populated by quirky characters. Affectionate and gentle, "My Afternoons with Margueritte" only just avoids saccharine levels of sweetness with some moments of genuine humanity. This is a heart-warming story of love and unlikely relationships that doesn't delve too deeply into the make-up of the various odd couples. The central roles are well acted, creating endearing, if not entirely believable, people. Best summed up as being a whimsical pleasure, and a rewarding way to spend an afternoon.
The Day I Was Not BornAnne Murphy
During a stopover in Buenos Aires, Maria recognises a nursery rhyme being sung in Spanish.
The storyline of "The Day I Was Not Born" is original and disquieting. Hefty political themes are narrated through a personal lens of family and identity, and the Buenos Aries setting is perfect in capturing a city with an atmospheric sense of the recent past - it looks both foreign and familiar, balancing the disoriented characters. Sensitively told with an assured minimalism, the movie is understated and the acting is restrained, creating compelling viewing. A tale of dislocation that carries both wounds and warmth.
- Genre » Drama
- Release » Limited 07 Apr 2011
- Festival » Festival of German Films 2011
Julia's DisappearanceAnne Murphy
A comedy about aging, youth and other eternal truths.
"Julia's Disappearance" is a sophisticated and diverting exploration about growing older. The central characters are old enough to dread those once-a-decade 'milestone' Birthdays, events that are funny to everyone but the guest of honour. The cast are congenial and witty, so it is a pleasure to be in their company, or at least experience their on screen banter. The plot is threaded with charming short stories, all themed around aging, and thankfully told with enough heart and humour to prevent the topic becoming tiresome. It's well crafted and sophisticated, but where is Julia?
- Genre » Comedy Drama Romance
- Release » Limited 07 Apr 2011
- Festival » Festival of German Films 2011
The SilenceAnne Murphy
The bicycle of a missing girl is found in the exact place where another girl was killed 23 years ago.
A cold case that mirrors a current crime is reopened, and the dual storyline is effective as each amplifies the loss and despair of the other. Beyond the suspense of the police investigation are stories of suffering by the families of the victims. Not surprisingly, the criminals are revealed as unsettling individuals. It's the depth of the characters, revealing chilling psychological profiles of the transgressors, that sets this movie apart from TV dramas with similar story-lines. Worth talking about.
- Genre » Crime Drama Thriller
- Release » Limited 07 Apr 2011
- Festival » Festival of German Films 2011
Single by ContractAnne Murphy
A teenage girl falls for the lead singer in a popular rock band without knowing he is famous.
A classic storyline, retold for adolescents, is romantic and pleasing, if schmaltzy. By sticking to a tried and true formula, "Single by Contract" is predictable, but the story is still amusing to watch. The strong affable leads create interest and play out their romance with wit and style. This version of the tale about the celebrity and the simple girl gives something really joyful to an implausible plot... we can even forgive them for being surrounded by a cast of clichéd characters. Apparently contracts are made to be broken.
- Genre » Romance Comedy
- Release » Limited 07 Apr 2011
- Festival » Festival of German Films 2011
Nanga ParbatAnne Murphy
Drama about the tragic Nanga Parbat expedition by the two Messner brothers in 1970, on which Reinhold Messner's younger brother Günther died.
Nanga Parbat is a magnificent peak in the Himalaya's; this movie carrying the mountain's name was mostly shot on site, and is similarly magnificent. This is a film to be enjoyed by adventurers, not only for the stunning scenery, but also for the human story of endeavour and conquest. The spirit of the expedition and the climbers as they challenge nature are captured, as are the petty disputes among the team. Always one more mountain to climb...
- Genre » Adventure History
- Release » Limited 07 Apr 2011
- Festival » Festival of German Films 2011
Never Let Me GoAnne Murphy
As children, Ruth, Kathy and Tommy, spend their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school.
"Never Let Me Go" is a cinematic experience easy to be engrossed in, set late last century in a melancholic countryside dreamed up in storybooks. At its heart the tale is a haunting love story, but its soul holds grim secrets from the realms of sci-fi, and is told from an emotionally undeveloped point of view so restrained the audience may feel more manipulated than the characters. The plot dilemmas will fuel sober dinner-party conversations, destined to hold on.
Barney's VersionAnne Murphy
Take a ride through the life and memories of Barney Panofsky, a hard-drinking, cigar-smoking, foulmouthed 65-year old hockey fanatic and television producer.
"Barney's Version" is a character study covering 30 years of one man's life. Depth is compromised by span when a life - even a fictional one - is featured in a movie-length couple of hours. This is a rambling, uneven and shallow movie held together by strong acting. The comedic story takes an unexpected and solemn turn towards the end, but by then there's not a lot of emotion vested in the outcome for the amiable but self-centred characters. An interesting soap opera version.
BiutifulAnne Murphy
This is a story of a man in free fall, on the road to redemption, darkness lights his way.
An existence where life holds more in memory than it promises in the future is grim, and that's at the essence of "Biutiful". The visual texture of the production is extraordinary, as is the city background as a soundtrack... a gritty combination. The audience is privy to an unflinching view of life where the politics of exploitation and survival play at the edge of society. This film won't be for everybody, but the viewing, while harrowing and demanding, is compelling and ultimately rewarding.
The Butcher, the Chef, and the SwordsmanAnne Murphy
A tale of revenge, honour and greed follows a group of misfits that gets involved with a kitchen cleaver made from the top five swords of the martial arts world.
Ignorance, vengeance, and greed are the vices woven into stories that are furiously threaded together to create this movie. The pace is reckless and the characters are curious, if not downright bizarre, in a comic book sort of way. Not that the production suffers for any of it - it's vibrant, irreverent, energetic and very funny - just hang on for the ride. A slapstick bombardment of this, that, and the other.
I Love You Phillip MorrisAnne Murphy
Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, a member of the local police force, when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life.
"I Love You Phillip Morris" contains some squirmingly uncomfortable stereotyping of various characters, and a flawed portrayal of gay men played for laughs by straight men. It's as unfunny as it is shallow, particularly disappointing is that the central romance is underdeveloped. The story, with its furious pace, covers a lot of events, mostly prison escapes, and unfortunately that's at the expense of real insight or depth. You might love Phillip Morris but probably not Steven Russell.
- Genre » Comedy Drama
- Release » Limited 30 Jul 2010
- Festival » Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2011
UndertowAnne Murphy
An unusual ghost story set on the Peruvian seaside; a married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
"Undertow" is a touching study of love and devotion amid a devout community. Life is good in the lethargic fishing village where the pace is languid and everything moves slowly, except the gossip. Even so, there are no villains in this tender tale. The congenial characters are so authentic it's almost impossible not to like them, even with the betrayal implicit in the central love triangle. Very moving, with a haunting undertow.
- Genre » Romance Drama
- Release » Limited 24 Mar 2011
- Festival » Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2011
SporkAnne Murphy
A junior high school musical, about a frizzy-haired, hermaphrodite, an outcast who fights back.
The main character is called Spork, after an implement that's part spoon and part fork. The name provides a hint about the style of movie this is, where life is played out in an exaggerated comic book style. "Spork" is fun, a singing and dancing movie populated with a likable collection of quirky friends surrounding the central misfit. The movie's theme is one of self-acceptance over fitting in with any group, all realised through a satisfying, if nasty, battle between the outcasts and the mainstream. Put a spork in it.
- Genre » Musical Comedy
- Release » Limited 17 Mar 2011
- Festival » Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2011
HeartbeatsAnne Murphy
The story of two close friends who are unintentionally drawn into a love-triangle.
Love lives in the hearts and minds of stylish twenty-something's, as friends vie for the attention of the same Adonis. "Heartbeats" is a sophisticated examination of desire brought to the screen by an assured director. The almost excruciating clumsiness of inexperienced lovers and the intimacy of their relationships is depicted without a physical consummation of the same. Obsession overtakes sanity, friendship is sacrificed for love, and the audience can relate to the qualms and dreams of the protagonists. L'amour, l'amour
- Genre » Romance Drama
- Release » Limited 17 Mar 2011
- Festival » Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2011


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jfruh (300774) writes Dutch law makes it illegal for the Dutch intelligence services to conduct mass data interception programs. But, according to a court in the Hague, it's perfectly all right for the Dutch government to request that data from the U.S.'s National Security Agency, and doing so doesn't violate any treaties or international law.


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Researchers from Munich and Naples have shown that minimal modification of a synthetic peptide with anti-HIV activity results in a new compound with more than two orders of magnitude higher binding affinity to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 and greatly improved anti-HIV activity. This could be a step toward the design of new, more effective drugs against AIDS, inflammatory diseases, and some forms of cancer.
Different strains of HIV-1 use either the chemokine receptor CCR5 or CXCR4 for entry into immune cells. While drugs that block usage of CCR5 by the virus are already available for anti-HIV therapy, no drugs have been approved that prevent the virus from using the CXCR4 receptor. Because the new cyclic peptide may be used to block CXCR4, it is a promising new drug candidate to block HIV-1 infections.
An international, interdisciplinary team including researchers in pharmaceutical radiochemistry and chemistry at the Technische Universitt Mnchen (TUM), a group of molecular modelers at the University of Naples, and virologists at the Helmholtz Zentrum Mnchen reported the results in Angewandte Chemie International Edition. This work was initiated by the radiochemists and organic chemists at TUM, who realized that their approach to modifying peptides as high-affinity CXCR4 ligands for imaging of cancers also has the potential to open a whole new area of drug research.
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PORTLAND -- A Portland church refused to host a Republican event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln in which an assault-style rifle was to be raffled off, according to a newspaper report.
The Oregonianreported Friday that Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland refused to host the Multnomah County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day dinner scheduled for Feb. 15.
The GOP announced Jan. 14 that it would raffle off a AR-15 semiautomatic rifle, 'or handgun of the winner's choice.' A GOP spokeswoman said the intention was to raise money, celebrate their member's gun rights and honor the lives of Republicans Lincoln and MLK.
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Here we are, still a week away from the next IndyCar race. The races will take place the weekend of October 5th and 6th in Houston for The Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston. This will be the first time Indy Car has raced at the circuit since 2007. The street course is 1.7 miles in length and made up of 10 turns. The backdrop of the street course will consist of Reliant Stadium and the city of Houston. 2 past winners of this street course will be taking to the track that weekend, Sebastian Bourdais and Dario Franchitti. I look for those 2 to have a small advantage over the rest of the field.
One driver who will have a lot on his mind next weekend will be Tony Kanaan, Rumors started flying around this week that he and KV Racing will part ways at the end of the season and he will take a ride with Ganassi in 2014. Wherever TK lands, he will succeed. That man is a true racer. You put him in a car with 4 wheels and will drive the crap out of it.
It was also announced this week that a road course race will take place opening weekend of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Twitter and Facebook exploded with fans giving their 2 cents worth. The "traditionalists" are dead set against it. They believe the Speedway was put to death once it invited NASCAR to run the Brickyard 400 in 1994. These fans believe the ONLY race that can and should be held on those hallowed grounds is the Indianapolis 500. Part of me agrees. Then you have the "new age" fans who are open and accepting to the race. They believe that a 2nd IndyCar race can only help the struggling series and gives us another reason to spend more time at the Speedway. Part of me agrees with this as well.
The Speedway has always prided itself in being innovative since 1909. It doesn't have to stop. In fact, when Carl Fisher first drew out his plans for the track, he included a road course! IMS must continue to be innovative and change with the times. We can't be stuck in "yester-year" and expect the crowds from "glory days." Those days are gone. That doesn't mean we can't get them back. Today's fans just need to come together and SUPPORT the series and IMS. This is not the time to abandon our beloved sport. The drivers and management are excited for this new adventure, let's keep an open mind. Besides, it's another race at the happiest place on Earth, who wouldn't be for that?


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June 20th, 2011 #31
Meh :/
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Hide this ad by registering as a memberJune 21st, 2011 #32
Practicing shading
June 22nd, 2011 #33
exams are over!
let the sketching begin (:
June 23rd, 2011 #34
small update
June 26th, 2011 #35
After two days without uploading, It's time for an update
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July 1st, 2011 #36
5 days no update :/
July 3rd, 2011 #37
More Loomis
July 4th, 2011 #38
I know these anatomy sketches are getting boring for you to watch, but I think it's pretty important for me to do them.
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July 4th, 2011 #39
A drawing from a a few months ago ago
It's a back view of the 'Sint Niklaaskerk' in Ghent (Belgium)
just pencil on half an a4
July 4th, 2011 #40
Dinosaurs.. Why not?
July 5th, 2011 #41
Some studies without reference.
What I did was, I drew a stickman with ref for the pose, and the i added flesh and skin. Afterwards I did some corrections in red.
July 30th, 2011 #42
A friend of mine asked me to draw something on the wall of his room. Here's a rough sketch of the idea (second picture).
I also want to practice drawing insects. Does anyone know a good site or book with some insect studies?
July 30th, 2011 #43
in drawing of the 'Sint Niklaaskerk' in Ghent (Belgium) you create such an delicate feeling of structure, enjoy it!
nice pencil skills,
keep the works coming
July 30th, 2011 #44
takashmen Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it
I decided to draw some women's heads. I know these are shit, but at least i'm trying (:
July 31st, 2011 #45
School assignment from two years ago - Composition in cardboard
August 1st, 2011 #46
This an old one, probably three years old
I know it lacks a lot of anatomy knowledge, but the idea was there (:
August 2nd, 2011 #47
I've drawn a bunch of hands. Not even one looked normal..
August 2nd, 2011 #48
great that you are doing so much studies
composition was made on architecture studies or some art school? just curious
August 3rd, 2011 #49
takashmen - I did an architectural direction in an art school. (not sure if translated right :p) It was made there..
I'm doing as much studies as possible in preparation for my studies next year at DAE
And thank you for taking the time to post a reply
August 3rd, 2011 #50
yeah, good to see you making so many sketches! Go definitly on with them. and start working on the anatomy structure - learn what is under the skin. That will help you even more to get good forms in your figure drawings.
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August 3rd, 2011 #51
Valyavande - I'll definitely take a look at that. I'm gonna search the web for some skeleton and muscle pictures of the human body.
Thanks for the advice!
August 8th, 2011 #52
My entry for The DSG
August 17th, 2011 #53
Hands are god damn hard!!
August 19th, 2011 #54
I'm a bit shocked from the news today. At least 5 people died during the pukkelpop festival in Belgium. I was supposed to be there but I sold my ticket... RIP
August 27th, 2011 #55
- A plant in my garden
- posemaniacs gestures
Feedback is appreciated as always (:
August 28th, 2011 #56
posemaniacs + entry for DSG
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August 28th, 2011 #57
pencil + ink
Not very satisfied with it :/
August 29th, 2011 #58
Some 5 minute sketches
September 6th, 2011 #59
Dude your studies are awesome! Especially the Jellyfish. I really like how you put so much detail into the texture of the organism and its tentacles. Magnificent!
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=222308<-My Sketchbook
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September 9th, 2011 #60
Scizzorhäns : Thank you for the kind words! I've put pretty muchwork in the jellyfish (:
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Denmark run the risk of being banned from next year's Davis Cup after pulling their team out of next weekend's match against Algeria.
The Europe-Africa Zone tie was due to be staged in Algiers from April 9-11, however security concerns have prompted the Danes to take extreme action.
Fearing that the match could be targeted by terrorists, the Dansk Tennis Forbund (Danish Tennis Federation) may now have to face the consequences of their decision.
The ITF could impose severe sanctions if they decide that the Danes have acted improperly.
According to ITF rules, the Danes will be unable to play in next year's tournament unless the governing body of world tennis decides that their withdrawal has come in exceptional circumstances.
Rule 16 of the Davis Cup states that: "If, after the draw has been made, any nation withdraws from the competition, that nation shall not be eligible to take part in the competition in the following year.
"In the case of a natural disaster or force majeure, the board of directors may resolve by a two-thirds majority that no penalty be imposed."
It is feasible that terrorists could see Denmark as a target, after their involvement in the past year's Gulf conflict.
They still have troops in Iraq, and those nations who have supported the incursion into the country have since found themselves targeted.
Spain, whose outgoing Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar backed the US mission, suffered atrocious losses in last month's morning rush-hour attacks on the Madrid train network.
As a result of Denmark's withdrawal, Algeria automatically advance to the second round of the Europe-Africa Zone competition, and they will play the winner of the Slovenia versus Poland tie which is also scheduled for April 9-11.
A mainly Muslim country, Algeria has emerged in the past 12 years as a breeding ground for terrorist organisations.
The ITF have reluctantly accepted Denmark's decision, saying that they have done so "with regret".
The organisation's Davis Cup Committee are due to meet in London on April 13, when the matter will be on the agenda.
Denmark may have to pay compensation to the Algerian Tennis Association, for loss of revenue, and the ITF also have the right to impose a fine.
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What are you doing with those brand new subscribers who cause that positive bump in your weekly report? Are you making them feel welcome and providing easy-to-use engagement?
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Picture your new list subscribers as (very welcome) houseguests. Did you lay out a clean towel in their bathroom, stock their fave snacks in your cabinets, and maaaybe even put a little chocolate on their pillow? Or do they arrive to find a dirty towel slumped in the bathroom corner, a half-eaten bag of stale chips in the kitchen, and a musty old pillowcase (sans chocolate)? What kind of experience are you providing for the people who want to get to know you?
Engaging your email subscribers with your content is really no different than the above scenarios. Ask yourself how you want to be treated by companies that you like. If you haven't already, make sure that you have a welcome series in place that launches automatically to your brand new subscribers as they engage with your website for the very first time. My research has shown that providing just one email (instead of several follow-ups) is the most compelling way to reach your readers. If you have more than one email coming to them post-sign-up, the numbers drop off exponentially and then you've lost them somewhere in the email abyss. If you have just one short, well-branded, designed, vibrant email that can get their attention in a couple seconds and relay a consistent message on how to continue engaging with your content, then you'll be sure to win them over and they'll be more likely to become long-term subscribers.
When people first sign up to receive your emails, those first 24 hours are when they're most likely to engage, so make sure you're hitting them with your best content and reinforcing what it is they already love about you. This could also be an optimal time to share a coupon, special offer, or other exclusive content to leave them with a good feeling about signing up to receive your future content. This is your only opportunity to nail a first impression, so make it count!
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December 10, 2011
Officers William Accousti and C.J. Clark wait for mechanics to inspect the Bell 430 twin engine helicopter in a field off of Rte. 9N in Keene Valley.
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Helicopter makes surprise visit to Keene Valley
NYS Police Aviation lands in local field
The Bell 430 2001 twin engine helicopter had been flying from Saranac Lake to Albany for routine maintenence service at the NYS Police Aviation headquarters before the helicopter's sensors were triggered.
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Boot Hill
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Boot Hill is an area in The Dust, it consists of a church with a graveyard just in front of it. This is the setting for the final fight in the side quest "The Good, The Bad, and the Mordecai". Once this mission is completed, players can still return to fight Mobley and Gettle again and again.
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The Good, The Bad, and the Mordecai | Mobley | Lyuda | Moxxi's Endowment
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