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Some (hopefully) refreshing thoughts on "spoilers"
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This blog contains spoilers.
I don't blog much.
Mostly because I am aware that many of my opinions and convictions don't track with current internet culture, or current culture in general. So I pretty much just keep my opinions to myself. This may be a concept that may be unheard of to the internet at large.
Lately, though, I've been getting into more and more forum discussions that devolve into acrimony, so I thought I'd try putting out some of my thoughts on some of the lower points of internet culture. That is to say, the points that don't really matter in the broad scheme of life, the universe, and everything. I am hopeful that, by doing this, future discussions may not get so out of hand if someone should stumble upon these blogs and might, just for an instant, see where I'm coming from.
I want to start on the topic of "spoilers".
Let me begin by saying that I abhor the concept of "spoilers". Now that I've gained a certain degree of ire for stating that so bluntly, I guess I'd better expand and let readers know that my opinion is not of the knee-jerk variety, but is the result of approximately thirty-years of experience.
My current feelings toward the concept of spoilers and the people who complain about them was almost perfectly summed up in this Penny Arcade comic from last year.
I suppose the idea of spoilers has been around since I was a child, way back in the forgotten ancient years of the 1980s. We just didn't seem to have a name for them at the time. I remember many times on the playground having discussions about films like Episode IV or Back to the Future and someone would inevitably blurt out some key plot point, one that usually took place around five to fifteen minutes before the movie ended.
"They show what Darth Vader looks like under his helmet! It was cool!"
"Then Doc shows up in a flying car and it ends with "To Be Continued. It was cool!"
When these words were uttered, there was no immediate outburst from anyone about how the movie had just been "spoiled" for them. No one was instantly ostracized for showing their uncontrollable excitement for something. In fact, if anyone had started whining about how they felt cheated in some way, they probably would have been temporarily outcast until they stopped being so annoying. Usually what happened was, everyone shrugged, said something along the lines of "That sounds neat" and we went back to playing, studying, doing chores, or whatever fate had deemed was most important for that day.
In short, we went on with our lives.
When the inevitable time came for the rest of us to see the movie, we would get to the part that had been "spoiled" and our thoughts were usually along the lines of, "Oh, that was the part I heard about, that was cool."
Then we would finish watching the movie and we would move on with our lives.
Somewhere among the ensuing years, though, in subsequent age groups, these views on "spoilers" shifted, and someone gave a name to the event. At some point the participant in the conversation who cried "spoiler" was no longer seen as the annoying one, but rather, as the one who should be apologized to and have his or her feelings catered to. A microcosm of early political correctness that has infested our world to an extreme extent to this day. But I digress.
Today, having grown up with these experiences and at some point becoming aware of the unstoppable march of time and just how insignificant I am in the world, my feelings about spoilers break down into two simple categories. I have had countless things "spoiled" for me in my life, but I have always dealt with them in one of two ways.
Way #1
I hear the spoiler, whether in active or passive conversation. Then I go back to my life in much the same way I did when I was a child. Only nowadays, my life consists more of paying bills, being responsible at my job, being responsible at life, taking care of family, having good times with family, and focusing more on family and life than on entertainment opportunities.
You may see some recurring themes there, namely "family" and "life".
After all of that, when the time comes for me to see the film, or play the game, or read the book that was "spoiled" for me, I have forgotten about the spoiler. Oh, sure, I remember the spoiler when I get to that particular part of the entertainment, but the surprise isn't lessened for me.
Then I chuckle. Then I get on with life, because entertainment isn't life.
Way #2
I hear the spoiler. I remember the spoiler. I go to see the film, or play the game, or read the book. I am aware that the piece of entertainment was "spoiled" for me, but not knowing how the "spoiler" fits into the narrative, I don't consider it a spoiler.
In short, the "spoiler" increases my anticipation for the entertainment because I want to see how and where it happens.
I wanted to see how and where Darth Vader lost his helmet. Was it in a battle? Was it in a dramatic scene? Who could be badass enough to knock the helmet off of the biggest badass in the universe?
I wanted to see how they made the car fly. How could they end the movie on "To Be Continued"? That's just freakin' crazy talk.
Then I finish watching the film, or playing the game, or reading the book. I see how the "spoiler" fit into the larger picture, and I don't see it as a spoiler anymore. I only remember the story as a whole and how amazing or disappointing it was. Disappointing not because of the spoiler, but because the story wasn't that great to begin with.
Then I say "That was cool!" just as I did so many years ago. Then I chuckle. Then I get on with my life, paying bills, being responsible, taking care of family. All things that I was raised to believe were the important things in life, not worrying about "spoilers."
Now, having said all that I want to give an instance of a "spoiler" that actually sticks with me, at least in terms of entertainment.
In 1999 a film came out called "The Sixth Sense". It's already thirteen years old, and I know that in today's internet culture that just as well be a million, so I'll include an IMDB link for anyone who hasn't heard of it.
It was quite an event in it's day. The director used some narrative techniques that had never been seen by much of the movie going public, and it had a great twist toward the end.
That twist was "spoiled" for me.
I don't blame anyone but myself. It was bound to happen with all the time I was spending in chatrooms in those days. Nevertheless, I read the spoiler, and it was one that I remembered (see above: Way #2).
As a quick side note, this was still in the early days of the "spoiler" concept as we know it today. Still though, the figure who submitted the spoiler was quickly fallen upon, called several rude names, ostracized, and eventually booted. If we had been sitting around a campfire in the wilderness circa 10,000 B.C. instead of in a geek filled chat room, the offense would have no doubt resulted in brutal cannibalism.
So I remembered the spoiler, but I still went to the theater and saw the movie. The supernatural subject matter was too much of a pull for me to miss it. Only this time, the spoiler didn't fit neatly somewhere into the narrative, it was an integral part of the narrative. The whole movie had truly been "spoiled" for me.
You know what, though? I still didn't care. I didn't rage at the world. I didn't embark on a crusade to obliterate from the face of the Earth every spoiler from past, present, and future.
I chuckled.
The movie was good anyway. The writing and directing techniques were astonishing, and to this day, if anyone tells you they knew the twist ending was coming, there's a 99.5% chance they're lying.
I sometimes wonder how much more elation I would have felt had I not read that spoiler. Then I remember how much elation I've felt at certain points in the course of living my life, and I know it couldn't have come close anyway.
In closing, I just want to state that I wish more participants in today's entertainment culture would learn to keep the concept of "spoilers" in perspective. It's just entertainment, and in most cases, it's entertainment that you most likely won't remember in a few years anyway.
Then chuckle.
Then get on with your life.


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When the Republican-inspired sequester caused cuts in cancer treatments, in jobs for the blind, in scholarships for children whose parents were killed in war, in Head Start programs—the list goes on and on—Republicans barely made a peep. But now that their sequester is hitting regular people—apparently defined as healthy, sighted, civilian and well fed—in the form of increased travel delays at airports around the country, Republicans are mad as hell and they're not going to take it! And House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers made that clear when grilling FAA Chief Michael Huerta during a hearing on Wednesday:
— @ChadPergram via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Yeah, damn you, you tool of the Obama administration, why didn't you tell us? Well, that is, except for when you told us at the press briefing held by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last February:
SECRETARY LAHOOD: Flights to major cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco and others could experience delays of up to 90 minutes during peak hours because we have fewer controllers on staff. Delays in these major airports will ripple across the country. [...]And apparently they are ... which means that this week at least, Republicans won't be declaring victory for their sequester.
Q: What are you telling Republicans in Congress, Mr. Secretary?
SECRETARY LAHOOD: That this is going to have a huge impact on their constituents. Look, and I can tell you --
Q: When you break it down politically for them, what are you saying?
SECRETARY LAHOOD: That your phones are going to start ringing off the hook when these people are delayed at airports, and their flights are delayed 90 minutes, or their flights are cancelled, or their air tower is closed. [...]
So it's not only the impact on the passengers, it's the impact that it has on airports, control towers, people who work there, airports. And their phones are going to start ringing.

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Sandoval returns to lineup for Giants against A's
SAN FRANCISCO Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval is still a possibility for opening day at Dodger Stadium, and he returned to the lineup as designated hitter in a 3-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
The World Series MVP hadn't played since March 16 because of an inflamed nerve in his right elbow, then returned to cheers each time he stepped into the batter's box.
Buster Posey went 2 for 4 against the AL West champion A's just hours after the Giants rewarded the reigning NL MVP and batting champion with a new $167 million, nine-year contract.
Gregor Blanco hit a tying RBI triple in the fifth, then Nick Noonan followed with a go-ahead single off A.J. Griffin (2-2).
Sandoval went 0 for 2, but what mattered most was that he played at all.
"Pablo's a huge part of this team, and to have him back before the season starts is big," winning pitcher Barry Zito said. "We're excited that we're kind of full force right now."
Brandon Crawford extended his spring hitting streak to 11 games with a two-out double in the fifth, then scored on Blanco's hit to deep center that went over Coco Crisp's head.
Noonan also added an eighth-inning triple ahead of Angel Pagan's RBI single.
Sandoval received a rousing ovation from the sellout crowd of 42,808 at AT&T Park when he stepped into the batter's box in the first as the designated hitter. Manager Bruce Bochy still believes he should be fine for Monday's season opener in Los Angeles, though Sandoval could come off the bench as a pinch-hitter initially if it hurts his arm to throw and play third base.
"That's a possibility," Bochy said. "We'll see how he's doing tomorrow. He'll have the day off and we know we're facing a couple left-handers to start that series off, so if we think he needs more time he could be used off the bench."
Joaquin Arias would start in place of Sandoval, but Bochy doesn't expect to make that decision until Monday morning before the afternoon opener against the archrival, big-spending Dodgers.
"He threw today well, he threw at 100 feet," Bochy said. "I watched him doing baseball activity, and throwing and swinging the bat he's fine."
Derek Norris hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth against Zito (2-0), who allowed three hits and one run, walked three and struck out one in 5 1-3 innings. It was his seventh and final spring start, and mist swirled above the outfield in the early innings.
"I feel pretty good," Zito said. "For me it's just working day to day."
He is slated to pitch the home opener next Friday against St. Louis - the team he beat in a series-saving Game 5 of the NL championship series last fall at Busch Stadium.
Zito seems more crisp entering this season than a year ago, if you ask Bochy. This is the final season of Zito's $126 million, seven-year deal he received before the 2007 season, though the Giants have an $18 million option for 2014 that becomes guaranteed if he throws 200 innings this year.


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You also get wireless controllers instead of wired for that 100 bucks.
You also get wireless controllers instead of wired for that 100 bucks.
Go Gators!
Leave it to Microsoft to do such a thingOriginally Posted by zombie-a-go-go
Revolution baby.
But yea Im getttin the 360. Im gettin the trifecta again.
I hope it's never sunny in Philly again.
I still have mine, and the 5200 too. We had it out playing it a couple weeks ago.Originally Posted by OldRightHander
Pong rocks!
My controllers are shot though. Wish I could find replacements.
I have a question concerning X Box.
My 17 yr old now wants an X Box. Not the new one coming out (no way I can afford one now); but the current one that runs about $150.
I need to know how it can be hooked up to the internet so he can play online.
I currently have a Linksys router with wireless internet going to two other computers in the house. Will the X Box be able to utilize that if I by a card for it?
"panic" only comes from having real expectations
GAC, you don't buy a wireless card. You have to buy a Xbox router which will allow the xbox to access your wireless network. They make an offbrand one as well as a Microsoft-produced one. Both cost $100.00. Expensive, I know, but that is the only way to utilize XBox Live via a wireless internet connection. Since they both cost the same, better to go w/ the one made by Microsoft. You just hook it up into the Broadband port in the back and it'll automatically recognize whichever wireless networks are within it's range at which point you decide which wireless network you want it to access.
Hope that helps.
Thx Wily. My son was saying the same thing, but I wanted to check it out to be sure. It looks to me like he is gonna have to make a choice between getting games for that X Box on Christmas or the hookup.
He gets money from grandparents and relatives too, so we'll see how it works out.
He's into the game called Halo.
"panic" only comes from having real expectations
NP. Yep, Halo and Halo 2 are def. the "killer apps" for XBox.
Also definitely the most popular game on XBox Live (well, perhaps Halo along w/ Madden, which also has a very large and devoted online fanbase.)
I hate Halo, mostly because law school has erroded any skills I had for playing games of that nature (groomed by many, many hours of "GoldenEye" on the N64 when I was in high school and as a freshman in college). I tried to play on a friend's Xbox over the summer, and was absolutely obliterated by everyone I played with -- both in the room and online.Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS
I can still school anyone with the option on NCAA 2006, though, and I absolutely rock at devestating millions of Browns fans in Madden 2005 by moving their team to Richmond, VA (Catch Virginia Generals football weekly at Robert E. Lee Stadium)-- nobody can take that away from me.
Championships Matter.
24 Years and Counting...
Yep, I'm actually not a big Halo guy myself. Esp. Online; I just don't have the time to reach the proficiency level required to avoid being absolutely mauled by nearly everyone else online.
Sports games are definitely my thing.
There was some talk here of people saying that they prefer PS2 over XBox. I respectfully disagree. I own PS2, XBox, and Gamecube and, from my experiences, XBox is far and away the superior system.
The graphics are superior, there's no question about that.
The initial XBox controller was horrible; better suited for Shaquille O'Neal than mere mortals. However, the new controllers remedied that problem. However, what really does it for me is the button lay-out of the XBox controller. The layout of the "shoulder-buttons" which allow for turbo in bball games or firing your weapon in 1st person shooters, are more like true trigger buttons whereas the PS2 shoulder buttons are just that: shoulder buttons; NOT trigger buttons. This is a very small design difference, but in sports games and 1st person shooters, it makes a world of difference. (the gamecube, btw, w/ it's funky controller design, is NEVER my choice for multi-platform games. The only games I ever buy for Gamecube are Gamecube specific games: Nintendo produced games such as Mario & Zelda which cannot be played on any other system)
When a multi-platform games comes out, the choice for which system to buy it on, for me, is a no-brainer. (esp. when you add in Microsoft's FAR FAR superior online presence, XBox Live)
It's actually the controller that I most dislike about the Xbox. I'll grant you the graphics point, but I think the XBox controller is just poorly designed, especially on button layout.
While having "Trigger" buttons are nice in certain situations, there's no denying how useful having 4 "shoulder" buttons is, especially for playing sports games like football titles. Having your stiff arm and pitch buttons up top is great for playing football games, since it frees you to use the spead burst or juke moves at the same time while running the option in NCAA.
Plus, the layout of the "White/Black" button on the XBox feels like an afterthought and the move down there with your thumb is difficult while keeping your fingers on the "home" buttons.
I much prefer the feel of the PS2's controller, which is just a perfect design for the vast majority of games, IMO.
Championships Matter.
24 Years and Counting...
I've seen students flunk out of school due to Halo.
What if this wasn't a rhetorical question?
All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.
If you're going to buy a XBox 360, I know it hurts a little bit, but go ahead and spend the extra 100 bucks to get the Deluxo package. Not only does it come with the Hard Drive, which costs 100 bucks separately by itself, it comes with:Originally Posted by Sabo Fan
- Remote Control (40 bucks)
- Headset (30-40 bucks)
- Wireless Controller (10 bucks more than a wired controller; 50 bucks)
- Gold subscription to XBox Live (versus Silver package w/ basic 360)
- Component Video hook-ups (50 bucks; core comes w/ old-style)
If you go with the base system, you're still going to be forced to buy a memory card in order to save any game progress. The memory card costs 40 bucks. So.... you're basically looking at a 60-dollar difference between the core and the deluxe, and look at all the extra crap they're throwing in w/ the Deluxe. It really doesn't make much sense to get the base system. However, Microsoft's thinking is that the "harried mom" shopper will balk at 400 no matter how much it pays to go w/ that system while perhaps going for the 300 price point. Plus, when little junior decides he's got to have the HD 6-months down the road, Microsoft turns an even tidier profit.
And what does this all add up to?
Microsoft is still the devil.
I'm with you there. I will give the Xbox the credit for superior graphics, but I just prefer the PS2 controller. Every button is right there within easy reach. It's the perfect controller for sports games, especially Madden and MVP.Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor
I see what you're saying.Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor
Like they say, "Different strokes for different folks."
On all sports games, however, even if I did like the PS2 controllers lay-out better (which I don't) or was willing to accept inferior graphics (which I am not), the on-line experience via XBox as opposed to PS2 would get me every time.
I haven't owned a console gaming system since the original Nintendo. But I will probably be purchasing a 360 sometime this winter.
What if this wasn't a rhetorical question?
All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.
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Alleges that school textbooks glorify Communist parties
Kozhikode: Activists of the district unit of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) took out a march to the office of the Deputy Director of Education here on Wednesday demanding that the government withdraw the controversial contents in the text book of Social Studies for Class VII. They also burnt copies of the text book to mark their protest.
The activists said that text books contained portions glorifying the Communist party for implementing the land reforms Act in the State as well as trivialising the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru in the struggle for Indian independence. The text books also contained matters adoring and depicting unnecessary local uprisings, they said.
They also alleged that the Left Democratic Front government was implementing the hidden agenda drawn up by the Kerala Sashtra Sahitya Parishad and the Kerala State Teachers Association against religions and religious philosophy.
KSU district president I.P. Rajesh presided over the meeting. KSU State general secretary M. Danishlal and spokesman P.K. Ragesh spoke.
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Liverpool's Carragher relaxed over signing of youngsters
Jamie Carragher has no problems with scouting youngsters from abroad - as long as it is done within the rules.
Carragher feels it is up to the governing bodies to define what is allowed and what is breaking the rules.
"As long as the clubs aren't breaking the rules, there's not a lot that you can say," he told Sky Sports News.
"Those are the rules and if you can get players from abroad very cheap who are very good then you can't say no if you think it's going to improve your first-team in the future.
"But as long as the clubs aren't breaking the rules. I think it's up to Fifa or Uefa if they want to change the rules but as long as the clubs can hold their heads up high and know that they've done nothing wrong then that's the main thing."
The Reds star also praised the youth set-up at Anfield, and said the Scouse core of the team that Liverpool currently have will always continue.
"The more people you bring in will obviously make it a little more difficult but I think the spirit and the quality that we've got at Liverpool, I'm sure it will come through in the end," he added.
"We've got it now (a Scouse core). I think hopefully so, we've still got it at the moment. Hopefully for a few more years and when me and Stevie finish, there'll be more coming through."


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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sponge has become a sought-after medium among artists who dress up floats for pageantries in the capital.
Sponge is used extensively in the 85-odd floats in the 2009 edition of the pageantry that marks the conclusion of Kerala Tourism's Onam Week.
It was artist C.B. Jinan who was instrumental in using sponge in the floats for the pageantry in the 1990s instead of conventional materials like plywood and thermocol.
"The flexibility and the attention it can grab are unmatched. Bright colours need to be used as the floats keep moving, often after sunset," says Shyli Radhakrishnan who prepared the float for the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation.
Handling sponge takes lesser time compared to other materials, artists say.
Floats of the Kerala State Literacy Mission, Keltron, the Farm Information Bureau and the Priyadarshini planetarium are also using sponge as the major medium.
"I was approached by 18 firms to prepare floats this year. We took the order only from nine this year," says Jinan, a four-time gold medallist for the 'Kerala Pavilion' at the India Trade Fair in New Delhi.
Team work
The floats, which cost Rs.one lakh each, are the handiwork of a team comprising a designer, carpenter, welder, spray-painter and electrician.
"We started the work at Balaramapuram 20 days ago. It was a round-the-clock affair for 40-odd workers. All the nine floats were moved to the Tagore theatre premises two days ago for finishing touches," says Subash, who has been working with Jinan for the last 10 years.


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By Angus MacSwan
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) – It is not often that a soccer
team get driven to a match in armored cars with an escort of
soldiers. Or that the supporters of their opponents surround
them in a delirious outpouring of joy and affection.
Those were the scenes in Haiti's decrepit capital
Port-au-Prince on August 18 last year when Brazil's soccer
team, complete with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, showed up to play a
special "Peace Game" against the Haitian national side.
That extraordinary day, when for a brief time Haitians were
united, has been captured on a documentary called "O Dia em que
o Brasil Esteve Aqui" ("The Day Brazil Was Here") by two
Brazilian film-makers and is showing at the Sao Paulo
International Film Festival.
The idea for the film came when Joao Dornelas read in a
newspaper article that the world champions were going to Haiti,
where the Brazilian army was leading a United Nations
peacekeeping force in the violent aftermath of the overthrow of
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in February 2004.
Dornelas and co-director Caito Ortiz headed to the
Caribbean nation with cameraman Fabio Altman.
"We spent 15 days there, so we were able to capture this
collective mood that went on. Also we stayed there a week after
the game which gave a good sense of emptiness, of 'what now',"
Ortiz, 34, told Reuters.
Brazil's role in the U.N. mission was part of President
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's plan to project Brazil as a
regional power.
As Bolivar, a community leader in a Port-au-Prince slum,
says in the film: "Brazil came to Haiti with its most powerful
weapon — football."
The film was shot with hand-held digital cameras which get
right up close to the action. There is no narrated commentary
but a wonderful soundtrack of Haitian music.
The scenes barely need explanation anyway.
Brazil's soccer teams, many of whose players are, like the
Haitians, of African descent, had long held a special place in
the hearts of the impoverished nation.
"The people are very poor in every sense," said Dornelas,
aged 30. "They don't have idols. They don't have anything they
can root for so when they see a black guy like them who came
out of the favela who can make money, who can be famous, they
can look at it like a mirror."
An early scene shows Brazilian soldiers handing out
postcards of Ronaldo and his team mates which are seized like
religious icons. A distribution of yellow T-shirts almost
causes a riot. When tickets for the game go on sale, there is
The cameras accompany the Brazilian players off the plane
which flew them in from the Dominican Republic for the day. The
most amazing scenes follow as the players are driven to the
stadium in the peacekeepers' white armored cars. Thousands of
Haitians in a fever of excitement line the streets, run
alongside the convoy and scream out to players.
Real Madrid's Ronaldo looks a little nervous. Barcelona's
Ronaldinho appears to be having a whale of a time.
There are touching scenes too: the Haitian players
contemplating the honor of playing against their idols while at
the same time feeling proud to represent their own country; and
Brazil's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira telling his players in
the dressing-room that the event was one of the greatest of his
life and was something they would remember for the rest of
their lives.
The political background of Aristide's flight, the militia
violence and Haiti's tortured history of bloodshed and misrule,
is largely ignored by the film makers.
"That's totally on purpose. We started out trying to
outline the how and when and pretty soon it was obvious to us
that it didn't matter," Ortiz said.
"It could be Aristide, it could be Baby Doc or it could be
Papa Doc. That's kind of how they play politics in Haiti, so we
focused more on the game.""
Brazil trounced Haiti 6-0 with a thrilling display of their
skills and the team flew out the same night. The euphoria of
the event did not last long.
"The population seemed to believe that game would solve
most of their problems. Somehow they chose to believe
everything would be fine from here on," Ortiz said.
"And at the end of the day, when the game was over and they
flew away, people were not happy."
Indeed things have gone from bad to worse in Haiti. The
peacekeepers have taken the offensive against gangs in the
slums, killing many Haitians and taking casualties themselves.
Elections are due to be held by the year's end with every
sign that it will be a difficult and bloody event.
But just for one day, when Brazil was there, soccer lived
up to its billing as the beautiful game.
Ortiz, whose film on Sao Paulo's motorcycle dispatch riders
"Motoboys Vida Loca," won the best documentary at the 2003 Sao
Paulo festival, and Dornelas are negotiating to get the film
distributed in Brazilian cinemas by the end of the year.
They are also talking to TV France, NHK of Japan and HBO in
the United States for television deals so it will hit screens
before the start of the World Cup in Germany next June.


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Chuy's Eyes Arlington — "Quirky Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain" Chuy's is reportedly eyeing a possible Arlington location. The company is hoping to nearly a dozen restaurants in the D.C. area by 2017. [Washington Post]
System Upgrades at Library — Due to system upgrades, Arlington Public Library's online catalogs, account information and research databases are not accessible today. [Arlington Public Library]
ACPD Chief Defends Use of Military Gear — As a national debate continues over the use of military hardware by local police departments, Arlington County Police Chief Doug Scott tells CNN that such gear is necessary for ACPD and can save lives. [CNN]
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Il Forno Ristorante (900 N. Glebe Road) in Ballston has some great specials lined up for the holiday season.
To celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian-American tradition, Il Forno will be serving fish specials Christmas week.
To make the last night of 2014 memorable, Il Forno has a special evening planned for New Year's Eve. For $55, a three-course, prix fixe menu will be served from 5:00-7:30 p.m. and from 8:00-10:00 p.m. The latter seating will also have a five-course option for $75 — as well as a champagne toast.
(Prices do not include tax and gratuity.)
The restaurant's non-seasonal specials are just as exquisite: weeknight happy hours from 4:30-7:00 p.m. offer cocktail specials developed exclusively for Il Forno by Francesco Amadeo. There's also a rotating list of wine and beer specials, which fit well with its small plates menu.
The small plate specials include pork belly with caramelized green apple ($1) and Brussels sprouts with confit turnips, apple vinaigrette, fresh nutmeg and parmesan ($4), to name a few.
Executive Chef Jason Mayle, formerly the corporate executive chef with D.C.'s Stir Food Group, took over the kitchen earlier this year. Since then, Il Forno has seen dramatic changes — particularly with its new brunch menu.
Delivering "tantalizing, new twists on fresh, locally sourced foods," Chef Mayle makes his goal for the new Sunday Brunch clear: "to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary, including new twists on traditional brunch favorites … like our new, truffle chicken bowl with a 'truffle-icious' sunny side up egg, avocado, tomatoes, toasted faro and quinoa, and goat cheese."
Il Forno is the perfect venue to host luncheons, dinners, or even cocktail parties for holiday festivities. Chef Mayle is offering custom menus for large parties, while guests can enjoy an airy, modern dining space and or semi-private area for special occasions.
For more information, visit www.myilforno.com or call (703) 807-2050.
American Tap Room (3101 Wilson Blvd) in Clarendon had its live entertainment permit renewed last week, but the establishment's staying power in Arlington is uncertain.
ATR's permit renewal request was pulled from the Board's "consent agenda" for non-controversial items by County Board member Mary Hynes. It was instead heard individually on Tuesday, giving Hynes, a nearby resident, a chance to inquire about a couple of noise complaints she had received from her Lyon Village neighbors.
The Board was assured by an ATR manager that the bar has addressed the noise issue and that it in fact doesn't host any live entertainment anymore — instead it's seeking to hang on to the permit "just in case." That was enough assurance for Board, which took little additional time to approve the routine renewal request.
While it won the battle, it's unclear if ATR in Clarendon will win the war. Restaurant and commercial real estate industry sources have told ARLnow.com that American Tap Room has been seeking a buyer to take over its lease.
We're told that the company pays more than $650,000 per year in rent for the Clarendon location, which has not enjoyed the same level of success as its locations in Bethesda and Reston. The latter two locations are "crushing it" and the company may simply be looking to focus on more profitable ventures, a source says.
However, everything seemed business as usual with the ATR manager who spoke at the County Board meeting. He gave no hints of any possible changes to come.
Responding to an inquiry sent to a media representative, an ATR manager contacted ARLnow.com last week. The manager said the Clarendon location is not closing, but declined to speak on the record and sought assurances that an ARLnow.com editor was not recording the call.
American Tap Room opened its Clarendon location in 2011.
Update at 11:55 p.m. — A "tacos, tequila and beer" venue called Don Tito will replace Eventide. It's expected to open by March.
Eventide Restaurant (3165 Wilson Blvd) served its last meals last night.
The Clarendon restaurant has permanently closed, according to an announcement on its website.
"It has been a great pleasure to serve Arlington and the broader Washington community," the announcement says. "Thank you to all of our customers, our vendors and especially our employees."
Local restaurant message board operator Don Rockwell first reported last night that the Eventide space will be taken over by the operators of Ballston's A-Town Bar and Grill.
"[A-Town owner] Mike Cordero has bought the business and the lease," Eventide co-owner confirmed to ARLnow.com this morning.
Restaurateurs potentially interested in taking over the space were seen touring Eventide in September, a tipster told ARLnow.com at the time.
Some on Rockwell's message board were skeptical of an A-Town-style bar in Clarendon. A-Town has faced scrutiny from Arlington County as a result of numerous noise complaints and a number of police incidents. It was dubbed "the most troublesome establishment in Ballston" by county staff.
"It's my sincere hope the new owners don't try and replicate A-Town in the space… turn[ing] it into a frat house," one message board user wrote following the news. "Otherwise that block genuinely will turn into essentially Adams Morgan."
Despite the concerns, A-Town remains a success story. The business is regularly packed with customers, validating the gamble Cordero and two partners — his son, Nick Cordero, and Scott Parker — made when converting the financially-sound Caribbean Breeze to A-Town in 2012.
Wizards Practice Facility in Arlington? — There's a potential plan for a Washington Wizards basketball practice facility in Arlington, reports NBC4's Mark Segraves. However, the more likely plan for the practice facility is for it to be built in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood. Wizards owner Ted Leonsis also owns the Washington Capitals, which has a practice facility at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Ballston. [NBC Washington]
Arlington Warns of 'Potential Severe Traffic' — Arlington County is warning residents about "potential severe traffic" today due to the massive crowds expected for the Concert for Valor on the National Mall, along with Metrorail service changes and numerous road closures in D.C. that are in place for the Veterans Day event.
Cherrydale Abuzz Over Sound Check — The Cherrydale community email listserv was "going crazy with complaints about the sound check" for the Concert for Valor last night, a tipster tells ARLnow.com. We're told the neighborhood could hear bass and feel vibrations from the sound check. "One person reported that the Arlington County police were getting so many calls they were telling people to call the D.C. police who then told people to call [U.S.] Park Police," the tipster said.
Cost of Thanksgiving Dips in Va. — Virginia families will save about $5 per person this year on Thanksgiving dinner thanks to lower food prices, according to the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. [InsideNova]
Lyon Park 'Sewer Justice' Petition — A group called Arlingtonians for Sewer Justice — which represents 11 Lyon Park households that are being compelled to pay $10,000-20,000 for a new sewer connection because the county says it will no longer maintain a failing, private sewer line behind their homes — has created a new petition. The petition, which has so far gathered 95 supporters, calls for Arlington County to pay for the upkeep of privately owned sewer lines via a bond referendum. [Change.org]
Va. Square Eatery Up for 'Restaurant of the Year' — Water & Wall, which opened last year in the Virginia Square area, is a finalist for Eater.com's D.C. Restaurant of the Year award. [Eater]
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Tree Predicts Cold Winter — Local folklore holds that the seeds of the American Persimmon tree can predict how harsh the coming winter will be. According to Arlington County naturalist Alonso Abugattas, the seeds are predicting an especially cold winter. [Arlington County]
'Purple Out Day' in Arlington — Today is Arlington's second annual Purple Out Day, which encourages residents to wear purple to promote domestic violence awareness. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [Arlington County]
Security Stepped Up at Tomb — The military increased security at the Tomb of the Unknowns yesterday following the fatal shooting at the Canadian war memorial in Ottawa. [WJLA]
Lane Closures on GW Parkway — Between 9:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. today, a northbound and a southbound lane of the GW Parkway will be closed in the area of the Yellow Line Metro bridge, for underside inspection of the bridge.
Donnellan Wins Leadership Award — Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan has been recognized with a Visionary Leadership Award. The award, from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, "recognizes top government officials for their outstanding contributions to metropolitan Washington and their home jurisdictions." [MWCOG]
Arlington Arby's Sells Smaller Smalls — The Arby's restaurant at Ballston Common Mall — and elsewhere, apparently — sells small fountain beverages that are labeled on the outside as "22 oz." but which actually hold only 21 ounces of liquid. [Consumerist]
Three Arlington Restaurants in 'Dining Guide' — Three Arlington restaurants are in Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema's annual Fall Dining Guide. The eateries getting the honor: Green Pig Bistro, Thai Square and Water & Wall. [Washington Post]
Arlington Woman Wins Army Ten-Miler — An Arlington woman was the top female finisher in the 30th annual Army Ten-Miler on Sunday. Kerri Gallagher, 25, won the race with a time of 54:50. Two other Arlington women cracked the top 10: eighth place finisher Samantha Diehl, 26, and tenth place finisher Amy Laskowske, 27. [Stars and Stripes, Army Ten-Miler]
Rare Photo of Arlington House Slave — The National Park Service unveiled a rare photo of Selina Norris Gray, a slave at Robert E. Lee's Arlington House, over the weekend. The photo was purchased on eBay by a Park Service volunteer, who recognized Gray in the photo. It was sold by a seller in England who had found a box of "unwanted" photos at a yard sale. [Washington Post, WJLA]
Home Sales Up, Prices Down — The average home sale price in Arlington slid 2.8 percent in September, compared to one year prior, but the volume of sales rose by about 10 percent. [InsideNova]
Demolitions in Historic Districts — Since the beginning of the year, applications have been filed to demolish at least 25 homes in historic districts in Arlington. "The looming demolition of these houses and buildings represents an incredible loss of history, architecture, time, energy and materials," the group Preservation Arlington said in a blog post. As previously reported, home demolitions are on pace for a record pace this year. [Preservation Arlington]
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Tallula, EatBar Closing — Tallula and EatBar, which first opened in 2004 in Lyon Park, will be closing on Sunday, Oct. 26. The restaurants' owner says they were "unable to reach an agreement with the landlord on renewing Tallula's lease." [Eater, Facebook]
Civ Fed Skeptical of Housing Effort — The Arlington County Civic Federation's revenues-and-expenditures committee released a scathing critique of the county government's "Public Lands for Public Good" affordable housing effort. The committee's report said Arlington "couldn't, and shouldn't, try to solve all the region's problems on its own." It also said that "the county appears to be placing greater weight on the desires of non-residents who wish to move to Arlington ahead of the needs and wishes of its own citizens." [InsideNova, PDF]
E-CARE This Weekend — Arlington County will hold its biannual Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) on Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event allows residents to "safely dispose of household hazardous materials, bikes, small metal items, shoes, clothing and other recyclable items." [Arlington County]
Pop-Up Dinners in D.C. for Ballston Restaurant — Before it officially opens in Ballston early next year, Pepita — a new "Mexican cantina" from former Top Chef contestant Mike Isabella — will be holding a series of "pop-up dinners" to test its menu. The dinners will held starting Oct. 30 be at Isabella's G Sandwich restaurant at 2201 14th Street NW in D.C. [Washington Post]
Former County Controversy, Now Hardly a Blip — In 2008, Arlington was roiled by a long political fight over accessory-dwelling units, or "granny flats." The County Board was considering whether to allow homeowners to build ADUs, which often house elderly family members. The Arlington Civic Federation opposed it, with critics warning that ADUs could turn quiet neighborhoods into overcrowded slums. The County Board ended up voting to allow ADUs by permit, but set a limit of 28 approvals per year. Since then, "less than a dozen" have been built. [InsideNova]
Roosevelt Bridge Inspections — The District Department of Transportation is conducting inspection work on the Roosevelt Bridge today and tomorrow. Route 50 drivers can expect some short-term lane closures during non-rush hour periods while the inspections are performed. Work vehicles associated with the inspections will be parked along the GW Parkway.
Flickr pool photo by Joseph Gruber
ACPD Promotes Domestic Violence Awareness — Arlington County Police cruisers are displaying purple ribbon magnets in October to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [Twitter]
Closed Ballston Restaurant Expanding in Maryland — Red Parrot Asian Bistro, which closed in Ballston last year, now has locations in Hanover and Ellicott City, Md., with a third set to open in Baltimore. Owner Wendy Cheng says Ballston and another closed location, in Baltimore, were shuttered "due to location and performance issues." SER, the winner of the Ballston Restaurant Challenge, is set to open in Red Parrot's former storefront this winter. [Baltimore Sun]
Arlington High Schools in Playoff Hunt — With just over half the season left to play, all three Arlington public high school football teams are on pace for playoff berths. [InsideNova]
Wakefield QB Transferred from Yorktown — Wakefield High School's football team, a perennial also-ran, is in contention this year at least partially thanks to the play of quarterback Riley Wilson. Wilson transferred from Yorktown, a perennial playoff contender, for the chance to start as quarterback. [Washington Post]
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Fire Works Pizza in Courthouse (2350 Clarendon Blvd.) is launching a new cocktail menu, and will hold a "Roaring '20s" party next week to celebrate.
Perhaps best known for its pizza and beer, Fire Works is tackling what it sees as an underrepresented market — artisanal cocktails. The new cocktail menu (below) offers modern takes on classic cocktails like the sidecar, the old fashioned and the gin and tonic.
"The inspiration for the cocktail menu is simple… classic cocktails that seem familiar but are reimagined for contemporary times," Fire Works mixologist Jason Silerto said. "Twists on an old favorite that will have you curious enough to want to try something new, yet recognizable enough so you sort of know what's in store."
"Seasonal ingredients are always key to a successful menu," Silerto continued. "Lighter, more quaffable drinks may dominate a summer list, whereas heavier, throat-warming concoctions feel more apropos come the cooler months."
Fire Works will hold a Roaring '20s party next Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6:00 p.m., to celebrate the cocktail menu launch. The restaurant will serve complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 6:00 to 7:30. A special price for the new cocktails will be in effect from 6:00 to 9:00.
The event is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to dress as "flappers and dapper gentlemen." You'll know you're in the right place when you see the red carpet and rope line and hear the live jazz band. You might also see the well-dressed crowd at the photo booth inside.
The new cocktail menu features the following:
- Peach-Habanero Manhattan (peach-habanero-infused Makers Mark / sweet vermouth / gin barrel-aged orange bitters)
- Rosewater Negroni (Boodles Gin / Campari / sweet vermouth / rosewater)
- Watershed G&T (Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin / house-made orange and fennel Tonic / club soda / cucumber slices / celery bitters / fresh-ground pepper garnish)
- Calm Before the Storm (Goslings Black Seal Rum / Cointreau / fresh lime juice / Maine Ginger Brew)
- Let it Slidecar (Flor de Cana Rum / Remy VSOP / Cointreau / fresh grapefruit juice / basil leaf / basil sugar rim)
- Jasmine Tea & Elderflower Gin Rickey (Plymouth Gin / St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur / jasmine tea simple syrup / fresh lime juice / club soda)
- Old Sappy Fashioned (Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whiskey / maple syrup / Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters / orange slice / cherry)
- Mediterranean Bloody Mary (Bakon Vodka / Mediterranean Bloody Mary mix)
- Peruvian 75 (Macchu Pisco / St Germaine Liqueur / blackberry brandy / Brut Champagne)
- Unprovincial (Ketel One Orange / creme de violette / white cranberry juice / lemon juice / cherry juice)
- Ward 2.0 (rye whiskey / orange juice / fresh lemon juice / house-made rosewater grenadine)
Stabbing Reported in Nauck — Three people, a man and two women, were reportedly stabbed in Arlington's Nauck neighborhood late last night. The stabbing followed an argument among a group of people. One man was taken into custody following the incident. [WUSA9]
Pedestrian Signal Coming to George Mason Drive — The County Board is expected to approve a new HAWK pedestrian signal for S. George Mason Drive at the Army National Guard Readiness Center. The safety device will cost about $300,000, 80 percent of which will be paid by the federal government. [InsideNova]
New 'Pop-Up' Menu for Water & Wall — Water & Wall is launching a new "pop-up" lunch menu, featuring dishes with southern and mid-Atlantic influences and ingredients. The launch of the new menu follows the Virginia Square restaurant's successful pop-up Chinese menu in August. [Eater D.C.]
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Slice n Dice, a restaurant that served up salads, sandwiches and pizzas in the Crystal City Shops, has closed.
The restaurant appears to have closed earlier this month. Its entrance, inside the shopping center on the 2100 block of Crystal Drive, is now covered in a plastic sheet.
"We appreciate all our loyal and worderful [sic] customers we have met and got to know of the past years," said a sign posted inside the restaurant, a photo of which was uploaded to the restaurant's Yelp page on Aug. 13. "We are sorry [about] the closing of our store. We will miss our customers and neighbors."
The summer Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week begins on Monday and 15 Arlington restaurants are participating.
From August 11-17, diners can enjoy a three-course prix fixe lunch for $20.14 and dinner for $35.14. The full list of participating restaurants in the area and their menus can be found online, along with links to make reservations for many of the restaurants.
Here's the list of participating restaurants in Arlington:
- The Curious Grape — 2900 S. Quincy Street, 703-671-8700
- Epic Smokehouse — 1330 S. Fern Street, 571-319-4001
- Fyve at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City — 1250 S. Hayes Street, 703-412-2762
- Il Forno — 900 N. Glebe Road, 703-807-2050
- Jaleo — 2250 Crystal Drive, 703-413-8181
- La Tasca — 2900 Wilson Blvd., 703-812-9120
- The Liberty Tavern — 3195 Wilson Blvd., 703-465-9360
- Lyon Hall — 3100 N. Washington Blvd., 703-741-7636
- Me Jana — 2300 Wilson Blvd., 703-465-4440
- The Melting Pot — 1110 N. Glebe Road, 703-243-4490
- Morton's The Steakhouse — 1750 Crystal Drive, 703-418-1444
- Murali — 1201 S. Joyce Street, 703-415-0411
- Ruth's Chris Steak House — 2231 Crystal Drive, 703-979-7275
- Sushi Rock — 1900 Clarendon Blvd., 571-312-8027
- Willow — 4301 N. Fairfax Drive, 703-465-8800
Virginia Square restaurant Water & Wall, located at 3811 N. Fairfax Drive, is offering a "pop-up" Chinese menu for lunch until Aug. 29.
The "Uncle Paul's Kitchen" menu, named for Water & Wall co-owner Tim Ma's uncle, debuted almost three weeks ago at the restaurant, Ma said. It includes Chinese-inspired dishes, like Kung Pao Pork Belly, and more traditional Chinese fare, like "Uncle Paul's Zha Jiang," with prices ranging from $6 to $10.
The Zha Jiang is like a Chinese ragu, which Ma said the Chinese community jokingly calls "Marco Polo noodles, because Marco Polo came to China and took the recipe back, and that's where Italian pasta comes from."
The dishes from Uncle Paul's Kitchen are smaller than regular entrees, reminiscent of dim sum, which allow customers to order two or three at a time. The lunch menu is available daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
"We are essentially running two restaurants here," Ma said. "We have the kitchen divided for the Chinese stuff and then the rest of the storage space and refrigeration is for the regular restaurant stuff."
Water & Wall opened eight months ago for dinner, and served only its French-inspired dishes. In mid-June, Ma, his parents, their "old school Chinese" air conditioner repairman, and some Chinese cooks were having a Chinese dinner and had the idea for the pop-up menu, Ma said.
"We were joking around, saying 'Well this is more like a Chinese restaurant than an American or French place,'" Ma said.
From the idea's inception, it took Ma two weeks to create the menu, which drew from dishes that his uncle served at his traditional Shandong restaurant "Paul Ma's Kitchen," in New York in the 1980s, Ma said.
"He had incredible success there with these homemade recipes," Ma said. "It was like impossible to get a reservation there."
The food Paul Ma cooked for his nephew, while living with him at Tim's Virginia home, also inspired Ma's lunch menu for Water & Wall.
"He continues to tell me things that I should tweak and things that I should add," Ma said.
Ma also owns a restaurant serving American food in Vienna called Maple Ave Restaurant. For now, Ma is not sure whether Water & Wall will debut its planned lunch menu of French fusion dishes at the end of the month, or create something else closer to the pop-up menu's choices.
"This has been really well received thus far," Ma said. "We have a better response with the dishes my uncle created back in the day."
Silver Line Now Open for Business — Metro's Silver Line opened Saturday, with local officials, reporters and curious residents crowding the new stations in Reston and Tysons to get a ride on the first Silver Line trains. So far this morning, on the first big commuting day of its debut, the Silver Line seems to be functioning normally, without incident. Over time, the Metrorail line is expected to bring further economic development to Tysons and Reston. [Reston Now, Washington Post, InsideNova]
Nation's Oldest Female Vet Visits Arlington — The nation's oldest female veteran, 108-year-old Army Staff Sgt. Lucy Coffey, visited the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery over the weekend. [Stars and Stripes]
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On 400 feet of shoreline, amidst tall Norway pines in a little cove of its own, this non-smoking 2 BR, 1 Bath Cabin is steps from a most sought-after lake. Furnished with some antiques and original art, this simple cabin can be a pleasant change from your own space. No TV - but books, board games, playing cards, WIFI, and an assortment of DVD's/ Video Cassettes played on the elderly TV - all of the above can keep a body occupied when it rains. ONE NEEDS TO BRING ONE's OWN TOWELS, SHEETS for a QUEEN BED, and 2 TWIN BEDS. NB: Sorry But it will be necessary for you to take your refuse to the Gordon dump, open TUESDAY. THURSDAY, and SATURDAY (Local caretakers are over-extended during this season).
This lake is described by Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources as an 'Outstanding Resource Water' and a 'pristine lake.' The water chemistry in White Fish Lake [Bardon is its' official name] is different from most other NW Wisconsin lakes because it has softer water and lower concentrations of the constituents in other lakes. This makes the water clarity in White Fish/Bardon Lake very, very good. Where the average grade for water quality in most NW Wisconsin lakes is 30, White Fish Lake's is 1! Part of the reason for this clear water is the lake's sandy setting which filters the water through layer-upon-layer of glacier-era sand. This also means this 833 acres lake (3 miles long and 1 mile wide) is not only notable for it's clear, clear water, but for its lovely sandy bottom [no ucky weeds or slimy footing].
Fishing in the North End of the lake, with it's warmer water (60 ft deep) is for Walleye and Yellow Perch; in the South End (larger, and deeper - at 102 ft deep) there are Cisco and Trout.
There is a public landing a couple of miles down the road from the cabin should you wish to bring your own boat. If not, an ancient canoe, a row-boat, and a windsurfer (provided you can locate all the parts) are on site. This property has served to just slow us down, get us to rest and chill out - dangle your feet as you sit on the dock and feel the baby trout minows tickle your toes, swim, float in the floaties, paddle the canoe around the shore line, sit out on the deck in the sun, and again at night to see the stars, listen to the loons as they bed down for the night, and if needing a little excitement - Golden Chipmunk, just 6 miles away has terrific ribs, and even better hamburgers - should you need to take a break from resting.
My grandfather pioneered on this lake in 1910. My husband's father's closest friend was also an original on the lake. We have both been coming up to 'the lake' since we were little - i.e. more than 70 years. This is our very special place, and never before rented. We are pleased to share it with those who can appreciate it's particular flavor.
Elizabeth E Emmert purchased this cabin in 1984
Following the Depression my grandfather lost his business as well as the lovely house he'd built at White Fish. This cottage, across the lake from the original house, has been our substitute 'spot.'
It is so close to the lake; it is somewhat sheltered from the fierce storms that love Douglas County - nestled in its protected cove. It's sandy swimming area goes out for many yards, making it a lovely place to splash and paddle without fear of 'the depths!'
We loved our time at the cabin. The lake was perfect for swimming. The deck and fire pit were great in the evenings. It was so nice to have the firewood provided for us. If you are planning to fish I would recommend a trolling motor since it is quite a distance before you get to water deeper than 5 feet.
This was an absolute great experience! The cabin was great, and the rental owners were even better. They were prompt with a response with every one of my questions. They even recommended fun activities in the area during our stay. The cabin was right on the water in a crystal clear lake. There's nothing better than falling asleep to the sound of the water, only steps away from the front door. The Huge sand bar right out front of the dock was excellent for swimming. Will definately look to stay again next year!!!!
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7 night minimum stay
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33 night minimum stay
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Please recall that the renter must bring his/her own sheets and towels, and be willing to take his/her refuse to the Gordon dump: open T. Th., Sat. Even with this proviso, this pleasant place on a beautiful lake costs even less to rent than most motels!
The cabin is a little difficult to find....somewhat hidden away. So do ask us the best way to get there.
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MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Armin Luistro on Wednesday lamented how some of the "best and brightest" Filipinos who are given opportunities to study abroad never came back to the country.
He said that compared to the earliest Filipino scholars who received education in Europe but came back and became heroes, many of the recent Filipino students educated abroad "never came back."
"We lost our best and brightest students," he said during his speech at the opening of the European Higher Education Fair at the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati City.
"We need to transform this vicious cycle of our best and brightest going abroad and never coming back," he said.
But Luistro pointed out that he was still hopeful that Filipinos given the chance to study under the European Union's Erasmus Mundus scholarship and mobility programme will come back to share what they have learned abroad.
"I think we are more than ready to engage again in a new mode that will allow us to become real partners with the European Union in terms of competitiveness," he said, boasting of the Philippines' taking "great strides in showing we can be at par with the world in terms of education standards."
And with the recent implementation of the K-12 program, Luistro said that "at this stage, the country is rethinking what we mean by excellent education."
European Union Ambassador Guy Ledoux said that the fair was significant because it was being done in celebration of the 25 years of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship and mobility programme and marks "a milestone with furthering our relationship with the Philippines in terms of higher education."
Chairperson for Higher Education Patricia Licuanan told reporters that exposure to education systems abroad will benefit Filipino students as it is a venue for them to "expand their horizons."
But Luistro stressed that it was important for Filipino students given opportunities to be educated in European universities to come back and bring their foreign friends over to the Philippines to experience its education system.
"We have something to share, too," he said.
The European Higher Education Fair: Brighter Prospects is open to the public from 2 to 8 p.m.
Participating during the symposium are 22 European Higher Education Institutions from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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In order for wireless sensor networks to exploit signal, signal data must be collected at a multitude of sensors and must be shared among the sensors. The vast sharing of data among the sensors contradicts the requirements (energy efficiency, low latency and high accuracy) of wireless networked sensor. This paper describes the design and implementation of the two lossless data compression algorithms integrated with the shortest path routing technique to reduce the raw data size and to accomplish optimal trade-off between rate, energy, and accuracy in a sensor network. To validate and evaluate the work, the author applies it to different types of datasets from different real-world deployments and show that the approaches can reduce energy consumption over other data compression schemes based on simulations.


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LAS VEGAS - There is a chill in the desert air but Manny Pacquiao is raring to turn up the heat with his fists of fury as the Filipino arrived here Monday night looking and sounding confident of settling the issue with Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez this weekend at the MGM Grand.
"Ready to rumble," Pacquiao declared as soon as he set foot in his ritzy suite at The Hotel, drawing inspiration from the famous battlecry of ring announcer non-pareil Michael Buffer.
Pacquiao's adviser Mike Koncz, who traveled here way ahead of the convoy, requested that a New York cut steak - cooked well-done - and steamed asparagus, be sent to the Filipino icon's room.
Pacquiao worked out for the last time at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles moments before making the 300-mile journey here and he displayed speed and skills that mesmerized those who were given the privilege to watch his final sparring that lasted for four rounds.
"That's just a sample (of what I will show on Saturday)," said Pacquiao, who remains the betting favorite.
Oddsmakers have installed Pacquiao a 4-1 favorite to break Marquez's heart when they collide for the fourth time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Marquez is such an underdog that a knockout win is listed at 5-1, while him winning a decision is 4-1.
Pacquiao remains the bettors' choice that he is 9-5 (knockout win) and an even pick for a decision victory. A repeat of their first fight, a draw in May 2004, is so far-fetched that it is pegged at 22-1.
The likelihood of the fight going 11 full rounds is -255 ($255 wins $100), while the possibility of it ending earlier is +185 ($100 wins $185).
Pacquiao will train until Thursday although he won't be pushing himself to the limit since trainer Freddie Roach wants him to just relax in the final days leading to Saturday night's much-awaited clash.
Top Rank is holding formal arrival rites for Pacquiao and Marquez on Tuesday with the Mexican taking center stage at 12 noon and Pacquiao grabbing the limelight at 12:30.
Marquez arrived here slightly ahead of Pacquiao, using a private plane leased by Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum to ferry him and his team from Los Angeles.
Marquez is so juiced up that he is not entertaining thoughts of the fight going 12 full rounds to prevent a repeat of their three epic duels dating back to almost a decade ago.
The plan for Marquez is to dominate every round and look for a knockout.
Pacquiao and Roach are also intent in rendering the score sheets meaningless with a stoppage "to shut them up," said Roach.


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Hi everyone,
I don't own a boat (yet), but we've done a fair amount of chartering on the Nothern Chesapeake Bay. Our last trip was July 6-8 during the extreme heat. The high temperature was well over 100 degrees and the wind was constantly at our back (when there was wind).
Usually, it's fairly comfortable down below when under way becuase the air temps are usually lower on the water and there's generally a pretty good breeze. On this trip however, it was just unbearable.
We had my 2-year-old son with us and it was way too hot for him to take a nap down below, so he ended up being pretty miserable for most of the trip.
Anyway, I was wondering why you can't use the engine to power the A/C like in a car. The boat we had out was a Catalina 350, but as far as I know, most, if not all, sailboats are set up so that the A/C is only operational if plugged into shore power or if you have an onboard generator. Anyone know why? Also, how hard would it be, or is it even possible, to rig something up to allow the A/C to run while the engine is on?
Like you we did a lot of chartering on the Chesapeake when the kids were little. My fix wasn't the AC. I started chartering in Maine.
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Banff and Buchan
- For the constituencies, see Banff and Buchan (Scottish Parliament constituency) or Banff and Buchan (UK Parliament constituency).
Banff and Buchan is a committee area of the Aberdeenshire Council, Scotland. It has a population of 35,742 (2001 Census). Fishing and agriculture are important industries, together with associated processing and service activity.
The area is relatively self-contained, and in recent years has seen a small decline in population. It does, however, have tourism assets in its coastline, coastal villages and visitor attractions. Economic dependency, peripherality, and the future of the Common Fisheries/Agricultural Policies, are key issues. The Buchan Local Action Plan will address some of these concerns. The Area qualifies for European Union Objective 2 structural funding.
This region manifests prehistory by the ancient monument at Longman Hill, a large long barrow[1] somewhat to the southeast of Macduff, as well as Cairn Lee somewhat to the west of Longman Hill.
Banff and Buchan district[edit]
Banff and Buchan was formerly a local government district in the Grampian region, created in 1975, under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.[2] It combined, from the former county of Banff, a Banff area (including the burgh of Banff), the burghs of Aberchirder, Macduff and Portsoy, and Aberchirder and Fordyce areas, and, from the former county of Aberdeen, the burghs of Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Rosehearty and Turriff, and Cruden and Deer Turriff areas. (The rest of the county of Banff became part of the Moray district of the region.)
In 1996, the Banff and Buchan district was merged into the Aberdeenshire unitary council area, under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994.
Parliamentary constituencies[edit]
The name is also used for the Banff and Buchan (Westminster) constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (at Westminster), and for the Banff and Buchan (Holyrood) constituency of the Scottish Parliament (at Holyrood). The boundaries of the two constituencies have differed since 2005.
Both constituencies have Scottish National Party representation. The Westminster constituency is represented by Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Eilidh Whiteford and the Holyrood constituency is represented by Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) Stewart Stevenson.
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