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On the second day of our Gift Guide, we're turning the spotlight on the sort of peripatetic person we all know and love: the Frequent Flyer! Whether she's an actual model, like Rose Huntington-Whiteley, or just has model-off-duty style, this girl has decidedly downtown sensibilities and never fails to look cool. Presented in partnership with our friends at Coach, today's roundup is full of on-trend essentials for the jet-set girl, ranging from a Stones-referencing t-shirt to a splurge-worthy coat that will certainly be on our wishlists! Read on for all the details about these Frequent Flyer gifts, and if you feel like picking up a few for yourself, we promise not to tell!
Coach Shearling Trench ($2398, 866.262.2440)
Of all the winter coats available this season, we think today's subject would fall hard for this uber-cozy style from Coach. A chic investment, to be sure, this trenchcoat take on the shearling jacket is sure to keep her warm and protected from winter's harsh weather for years to come. We have a hunch she'll appreciate the belted silhouette, which is not only figure-flattering, but also happens to be a big trend in outerwear right now! If this coat happens to be out of your price range, you'll be happy to know that Coach offers loads of fabulous shearling items, including the super chic Adelina Booties ($278)!
Exclusively.in Phulkari Scarf ($70) in Vermilion Red
With a gorgeous floral embroidered design and sequin detailing, this scarf looks like something the FF could have picked up while browsing a bazaar in India. (Which makes sense, considering it was made in India and features traditional Punjabi embroidery!) Whether she uses it to stay warm in a chilly city or to add some color and texture to a neutral look, we have a feeling this piece will become a mainstay in her carry-on.
River Island White Animal Print Ankle Boots ($100)
One of the things we admire about the Frequent Flyer is her ability to track down some of the coolest clothing and accessories imaginable. Since she adores things with a visually intriguing twist, we thought these Dalmatian-print ankle booties from River Island would surely bring a smile to her face. The unfussy, zip-on-and-go design is great for this busy girl, while the of-the-moment spotted pattern will instantly punch up any look.
Burberry Brit Sheer Eau de Toilette Rollerball ($25)
Give the seasoned traveler in your life the gift of a fresh arrival with Burberry Brit's Sheer Eau de Toilette Rollerball! The subtly fruity floral fragrance is quite mesmerizing, but the best part is the .33 oz. size, which not only meets travel carry-on standards, but also fits perfectly into any clutch for an evening out!
D.L. & CO. Skull Cased Candle ($115)
Bearing in mind the fact that our subject is always on the move, we think a candle is just the gift to help her relax while at home. Of course, not just any ordinary candle will do in this case, which is why we recommend picking up the Skull Cased Candle by D.L. & Co.! The juxtaposition of the Goth-glam gold skull case and the delicate fragrance makes for one truly unique accent piece she's guaranteed to enjoy.
Nicole Miller Faux Stretch Leather Pants ($330) in Black
The Frequent Flyer is known for having some tough-girl edge, which is why we're positive she'll be smitten with these amazing faux leather pants by Nicole Miller. Not only are they a wardrobe essential every winter, but thanks to the faux stretch leather and cropped fit, they are quite comfortable too, so she can wear them around town or on the plane! We also approve of Topshop's more affordable Faux Leather Skinny Trousers ($66) if you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly option.
Wildfox Fan Club Tee ($92) in Dirty White
Easy breezy, fuss-free clothing is an imperative part of the FF's wardrobe, so tracking down a comfortable-yet-stylish tee was our first order of business. Happily, we stumbled across Wildfox's Fan Club Tee, which has a great vintage feel, thanks to its slightly distressed look and oversized fit. Plus, the nod to The Rolling Stones speaks to her cool, rocker sensibilities perfectly.
Rebecca Minkoff Zipped Up Ear Phones ($48)
It's been said that we spend five minutes a day unraveling on our headphones-an amount of time that's seems entirely too long in our opinion. That said, we were wildly excited to learn about the Zipped Up Ear Phones by Rebecca Minkoff, which were clearly designed with the stylish, iPod-loving Frequent Flyer in mind. The headphones cords cleverly zip up to prevent tangling, while the pyramid stud ear buds give them a cool, fashionable look.


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There is a certain group of young designers with incredible talent in the New York fashion scene and Prabal Gurung, the man behind today's Line We Love story, is certainly at the forefront. A few years after launching his eponymous collection in 2009--which to this day remains one of the most in-demand shows at NYFW--Gurung took on an additional project and became the chief designer of ICB (International Concept Brand). Bringing the brand stateside with its first-ever online runway show back in February, Gurung set out to introduce ICB as an accessible and affordable clothing line for the fun, fashion-forward girl. Melding sophisticated silhouettes with modern design elements, like futuristic mirror prints and patchwork leather, it's no wonder ICB has already developed loads of admirers, including Mila Kunis, Elettra Weidemann, and Elin Kling of Style by Kling. The brand's F/W 12 collection, out now, is filled with seasonal must-haves galore, like a lace-embellished shirtdress and cozy knits, so don't miss all the details on our favorite pieces and read on for our exclusive Q&A with Gurung himself! Last, but certainly not least, be sure to check out the winning Pinterest board from our Pin It To Win It contest with Barneys New York and ICB.
Stretch Wool Twill Dress ($425)
ICB's take on the fluted hem-fall's new dress silhouette-is sure to be a smash this season. A bright orange hue keeps it playful and modern, while thin slashes along the front give it a bit of edge. Style it with the line's shrunken leather bomber jacket and ankle booties, and you'll be ready for a night out on the town.
Leather Jacket with Fur Collar ($1395)
This cropped leather jacket with a removable fur collar may be a hefty investment, but think about the kind of wear it will get this season. It's the perfect piece for throwing over a free-flowing frock for a girly biker look or layering over a casual tee for a weekend outing, making it a versatile outerwear choice you'll cherish for many seasons to come!
Melting Lace Print Silk Dress with Lace Yoke ($465)
For the sophisticated and stylish working girl, the Melting Lace Print Silk Dress with Lace Yolk is a must. The black and red lace detail is completely on-point for fall, plus the banded waistband lends the frock a figure-flattering shape.
Double Layer Hem Sweater ($250)
Winter calls for an assortment of cozy knits, so why not start your collection now with the Double Layer Hem Sweater. Equipped with not one but two layers and contrasting shoulder caps, this sweater is anything but ordinary. Keep it simple with a pair of skinnies, or layer it over one of ICB's printed collared blouses for a preppy result.
Small Brush Stroke Print Silk Blouse ($350, available late September)
Printed blouses are a dime a dozen, but what sets this silky button-up apart from the rest is its black and white graphic print and thick black trim. Why do we love it? The neutral color palette means it can easily be paired with another print, like the brand's Relaxed Kaleidoscope Pants ($350) or Brush Stroke Skirt ($375).
Kaleidoscope Print Cotton Mini Skirt ($295)
One look at this vibrant mini and we were immediately spellbound. Combining a bold symmetrical print with extended side panels, the skirt is a bona fide statement piece, one that will energize your winter wardrobe in a flash. Just be sure to keep it center stage with neutral accents.
Q&A with Prabal Gurung
What inspired the start of your design career?
I had taken to sketching at such an early age and always knew that fashion in some capacity was in my future. After studying in India I apprenticed with Manish Arora, which was such an incredible, hands-on experience. That definitely helped me narrow down the type of designer I wanted to be.
What was the inspiration behind this season's collection?
The girl. I wanted to create a fun, young collection that was both accessible and fashion-forward. The ICB girl is confident and smart but doesn't take herself too seriously. I drew a lot of inspiration from the girls I see throughout the streets of New York.
How would you style specific pieces from this collection? Do you have a favorite piece in the collection?
The leather dress with a full skirt and exposed zipper is one of my favorites because of the patchwork leather construction and its tough femininity.
What kind of girl do you envision wearing your clothing?
The cool girl who wants to look polished. It's a new alternative to ripped jeans and a leather jacket, more pulled together but equally effortless.
How does your design process for a collection start?
Each season is inspired by something different whether it's art, music, a particular era, a book, my travels... the list goes on. Once I narrow down my direction, I pull together my mood board and it all ensues from there. It's important for everything from the fabrics, textures, prints, silhouettes, and colors used throughout to tie back in somehow and tell a story in some way or another.

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The Birds
1963. USA. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy. One of Hitchcock's late masterpieces blazed a new technological trail through the contributions of Albert Whitlock and Ub Iwerks. The film represents a kind of summing-up of the director's view on the fragility of the human condition. In a sardonic touch, of which the Master of Suspense would likely have approved, the first screening has been scheduled to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the death of John James Audubon. 120 min.
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From Pharmaceutical Sales to Academic Mentoring and Research: Introducing MBM Director of Mentoring Devorah Curtis10/08/2012
Devorah Curtis, PhD, is the Director of Mentoring for the College of Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University, a unique position that aims to enrich student satisfaction and improve student retention by pairing students with a mentor from the time they start the program through graduation day.
MBM Faculty Members Attend Hypnosis Meeting in Toronto: Donald Moss and Eric Willmarth10/08/2012
Two faculty members from Saybrook's College of Mind-Body Medicine will attend the annual meeting of The Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) in Toronto, October 10-14. SCEH is a national organization of mental health and health professionals dedicated to the highest level of scientific inquiry and the conscientious application of hypnosis in the clinical setting.
Organizations Promoting Mind-Body Medicine: Introduction to the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe and its September 2012 Conference in Rzeszow, Poland10/04/2012
The Biofeedback Federation of Europe (BFE) is a non-profit organization sponsoring a conference in Europe once each calendar year, promoting self-regulation oriented therapies, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and related therapies. The BFE sponsors an online journal, Psychophysiology Today, and regular webinars providing professional education in biofeedback and neurofeedback. The website for the BFE is www.bfe.org
World Mental Health Week and the International Network of Integrative Mental Health10/01/2012
October 7-13, 2012 is World Mental Health Week. The aim of World Mental Health Week is to educate and increase awareness about mental illness and mental health needs worldwide. This year's World Mental health Week is a good time to consider lending your personal and professional time and energies to promoting integrative mental health care world-wide. Consider joining the International Network for Integrative Mental Health (INIMH).
Jerrol Kimmel Combines Career in Integrative Health Care with Mentoring College of MBM Students09/20/2012
Jerrol Kimmel, RN, MA, sees her position as a mentor for the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program as the culmination of her work as a mind-body specialist since the mid-1980's.
Jerrol began her career in community mental health and the healing arts in 1975 with a BA in psychology from UC Berkeley. In 1983 she completed a nursing program in order to integrate Western Medicine with holistic practices. With the intention of complementing her passion of integrative health with additional academic rigor she received her Master's degree in Integrative Health Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. Jerrol has maintained a private practice since 1980 incorporating massage therapy, mind-body techniques and other holistic modalities in assisting her clients in attaining physical, emotional and spiritual health. She is a faculty member of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine's professional training programs and is also part of the Center's Global Trauma Relief team providing training for health and mental professionals in Israel, Gaza and Haiti.
Journal Edited by College of MBM Chair Donald Moss to Appear in Polish Language Edition09/18/2012
The accompanying photos show College of Mind-Body Medicine Chair Donald Moss and Polish neurologist Katarzyna Sienkiewicz holding a copy of the first issue of Biofeedback: A Clinical Journal to appear in a Polish language edition, and also Dr. Raphal Sztembis, the translator and organizer of the Polish edition. These photos were taken during the scientific meeting of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, on Thursday September 13, in Rzeszow, Poland.
International Spread of Mind-Body Approaches: Biofeedback in Poland09/11/2012
Donald Moss, Chair of the College of Mind-Body Medicine, is in Rzeszow, Poland, attending the 16th meeting of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe (BFE). Dr. Moss is a Board member for the BFE and has taught at BFE conferences in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. He is providing blog entries to communicate the growing presence of mind-body approaches in Eastern Europe.
The accompanying photo shows Dr. Don Moss with Piotr Sobaniec, at the current BFE meeting in Rzeszow, Poland. Piotr is a PhD student at the Medical University in Bialystok, Poland. Piotr is 27 years old and first attended a workshop with Dr. Moss in Berlin in 2007. Piotr reports that this experience influenced him to study psychophysiology, biofeedback, and neurofeedback further, in Poland and at international conferences. In 2012, he was able to study in Toronto, with Drs. Michael and Lynda Thompson, pursuing the clinical practice of neurofeedback (using an EEG to re-train cortical rhythms of the human brain).
SUPERKIDS FOR SUPERFOODS: Nutrition-Based Service Learning Addresses Food Insecurity-Obesity Paradox and Promotes Health Easting in School-Aged Youth: Ruthi Solari, MS, CN09/07/2012
As a nutritionist, Ruthi Solari began Saybrook's Masters program in Mind Body Medicine with a keen interest in the important role food plays in preventative healthcare and holistic wellness for individuals and communities. When Solari learned that 15% of Americans rely on emergency food sources as a primary source for household food and U.S. schools receive significant support from foodbanks to help provide meals for food-insecure students, she saw an opportunity to improve the nutritional quality of food distributed through food banks. In 2009, Solari founded a 501(c)3 non-profit organization called SuperFood Drive to focus on healthy hunger relief initiatives. Traditionally, food banks have struggled just to fill empty stomachs – often with no focus on nutrition. Solari had a vision to infuse existing hunger relief organizations (food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens) with healthy food and nutrition education.
College of Mind-Body Medicine Mentor and Instructor Serves as Advocate for Massage Therapy Profession: Luann Fortune, PhD09/04/2012
Luann Fortune is a new mentor and instructor in Saybrook University's College of Mind-Body Medicine. She is thrilled to be assisting the MBM students to reach their academic and personal goals. Luann has eight unique mentees that bring their own history and knowledge to Saybrook. It is Luann's intention to act as a coach and an advocate for the students throughout their entire degree program. As she engages with this new position she will be present for her students, however, she is also aware that the interactions will impact her as well.
Luann Fortune will also be teaching "Fundamentals of Research" in the Fall Term B with Connie Corley, and "Assessing Systems and Processes in Healthcare" in Spring 2013.
MBM Mentor Studied How Long Distance Running Affects Women's Lives: Introducing Alison Boudreau, Ph.D.08/29/2012
Sometimes life's most challenging events are the ones that help to initiate meaningful change in one's life. This was the case for Dr. Alison Boudreau, a new mentor guiding students in the College of Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University. Alison experienced a convergence of profound life events all around the same time -- the loss of a friend and the loss of her job in the aftermath of the 9-11 terrorism event. These experiences had a transformative effect on her and changed her life's path.


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The bureaucratic red tape involving the citys concession stand at the municipal ice rink and the state Liquor Authority may be straightened out in time for the Watertown City Council to discuss it Monday night.
The Liquor Authority notified the city late last week that Savory Beverage and Beyond, the local catering company that sells beer and wine at the Thousands Island Privateers hockey games, also must run the citys concession stand at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. The city has operated the concession stand for the past two years.
On Tuesday night, council members were unable to vote on a new franchise agreement with the Federal Hockey League team until the matter was straightened out with the Liquor Authority.
On Thursday, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Erin E. Gardner said she was meeting later in the day with Nicole J. Kirnan, owner of the Privateers, and Savory Cafe owner Steven A. Baytos to discuss having the catering company take over the concession stand. The outcome of the meeting was not immediately available Thursday night.
But she said she hoped the issue will be cleared up by the time the City Council meets during a special session Monday night. If something can be worked out with Savory, council members can proceed with passing the new franchise agreement with the team.
Its going to depend on what the council wants to charge Savory to run the concession stand, she said.
The Liquor Authority gave the city until Feb. 1 to work out something with Savory or the catering company no longer could sell beer and wine at the hockey games. That also would have created an economic hardship for the hockey team, city officials said.
On Tuesday, Mayor Jeffrey E. Graham said that it was important for the city to retain the concession stand because it was generating about $500 in revenue for the city for each game and that he did not want to lay off the part-time staff that works there.
Working on a different front, City Attorney Robert J. Slye also has been discussing the situation with the Liquor Authority. He also has been getting advice from consultant Anthony J. Casale, a former Liquor Authority chairman and CEO of the states Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Mr. Slye said Thursday he had no idea why the Liquor Authority determined Savory has to do both run the concession stand and sell alcohol at the games.
Its not why, he said, stressing he was focusing on solving the problem. Its how and how soon.
William Crowley, the liquor authoritys director of public and legislative affairs, did not return phone calls and emails to explain the agencys position.
Last year, the city retained Mr. Casale to help the city put together new policies and regulations on selling alcohol at Parks and Recreation Department facilities and making sure the city followed all Liquor Authority rules.
Two years ago, the citys Parks and Recreation Department took over the concession stand and upgraded it. Until this hockey season, the city lost money on the venture.
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In his final post, Gosling talked about a pair of silver wings on a chain he was given. He looked to them for strength to reach his final destination, wherever it would be. Doug Gosling took flight last week, but his words will help him live on – in the hearts of those he loved, and in the minds of others facing illness who turn to his blog for strength.
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Visit the place where George Frideric Handel wrote many of his most famous works.
Located at 25 Brook St (close to Oxford St Underground station) Handel House was the home to the famous baroque composer from 1723 until his death in 1759. During his residence at this attractive Georgian town house in the heart of London's West End, Handel composed such seminal works as the Messiah, Zadok The Priest and Fireworks Music.
One of the many specialist London museums, Handel House Museum celebrates Handel's life and works, as well his contemporaries in what many consider the golden age of classical music. The beautifully restored interiors give a sense of what life must have been like for this hugely influential composer at the peak of his power.
On a different musical theme, the adjoining house to the Handel House Museum at 23 Brook St was home to another musical genius, Jimi Hendrix who lived at the house in the late 60s.
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The Last Stand
- Studio: Lionsgate
- Release Date: Jan 18, 2013
- Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eduardo Noriega, Forest Whitaker, John Patrick Amedori, Johnny Knoxville
- Summary: A drug cartel leader busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexico border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff.
- Director: Ji-woon Kim
- Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Crime
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Positive: 13 out of 33
Mixed: 16 out of 33
Negative: 4 out of 33
It's a crackerjack B movie worthy of comparison to such stylishly low-down, smart-meets-dumb, hyper-violent entertainments as the 1997 Kurt Russell thriller "Breakdown," Clint Eastwood's infamous police bloodbath "The Gauntlet," John Carpenter's original "Assault on Precinct 13," and Arnold's own overlooked 1986 outing "Raw Deal."
Dig just a shade beneath the surface, trade in the text for the subtext, and a more interesting picture emerges – a little richer, sadder, almost poignant. Arnie is back again, yet now, as a storied immigrant nearing the end of his tale, he's become an odd sight to behold.
The movie comes up with a couple of tender moments that could pass for human, and a mano-a-mano climax in which the superhero of yore, the glint in his eye dulled but not extinguished, functions as a weirdly touching tyrannosaurus.
The director does pull off a pretty magnificent cornfield car chase - two sleek vehicles cut through a thick, shaggy carpet of maize like souped-up harvesters, the movie's way of saying that the simple country life needn't be devoid of thrills. But Jee-woon takes too long to wrap things up, fumbling repeatedly on his way to an ending.
Kim doesn't sweat interweaving his story threads in any tightly controlled way. Just when the need-for-speed stuff really starts to gain traction, he'll shift for a surprisingly lengthy stretch to comic relief with the deputies and local wacko Johnny Knoxville.
[The Director] is especially good at integrating his New Mexico locations into the action, from a key combat scene on a bridge to a car chase that unfolds, with limited visibility, in a cornfield...Kim's handling of his first English-speaking cast isn't quite as assured, although everyone more or less gets by
That's the thing about this corpse pileup of an action movie. It persistently tries to drag the audience down to its mindless level.
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Positive: 20 out of 48
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Jan 19, 2013My official review of "The Last Stand" can be summed up into a single word: America! Now I know you're asking "Stamp, what does America haveMy official review of "The Last Stand" can be summed up into a single word: America! Now I know you're asking "Stamp, what does America have to do with The Last Stand?", and I'm glad you asked, Jeeves. My thesis is as follows. "The Last Stand", Arnold Schwarzenegger's newest theatrical release, and The Great United States of America go hand in hand because of the ridiculously good-looking and super fast Corvette( America's sports car); Arnold, himself, is an American dream come true; and because of U.S. citizens taking up arms to make a last stand against evil. Pun intended, although I'm not sure if it counts because that's what the title is talking about. Moving on, I left the theater entertained, motivated, and grateful to live in a great country. Last but importantly, they mention Jesus. Let's take a moment for a standing ovation for Jesus. Our lives are better for it. In conclusion, I officially award "The Last Stand" with my first ever Stamp Of Approval.… Collapse
Jan 21, 2013This was a good action movie. Only slightly more than the trailer, but still entertaining. If you are in the mood for a good drama, go seeThis was a good action movie. Only slightly more than the trailer, but still entertaining. If you are in the mood for a good drama, go see Zero Dark Thirty. If you want a good action, see this.… Expand
Jan 21, 2013Critics, man. What a bunch of bummers...same with some of the users, too. What do you expect from an Arnold flick? Do you think he's goingCritics, man. What a bunch of bummers...same with some of the users, too. What do you expect from an Arnold flick? Do you think he's going to be remaking The Magnificent Ambersons or The Man Who Would Be King? Much like both Expendables films I went for the nostalgia of the days when I couldn't wait for the next Arnie flick or Stallone, etc. Sure, this is the last gasp, but I'm there for it. Just for fun. If you are going to see The Last Stand may I recommend low expectations and look forward for a fun, if cliche' d, ride. You've been on the Matterhorn at Disneyland a hundred times as a kid, but something about that rickety old thing makes you want to go one more time.… Expand
May 22, 2013Anyone remember The Hunter? It turned out to be Steve McQueen's final screen appearance, playing a bounty hunter, in a rather generic actionAnyone remember The Hunter? It turned out to be Steve McQueen's final screen appearance, playing a bounty hunter, in a rather generic action thriller, with some pretty good action sequences inserted. I thought of that film while watching this I think they share a cornfield car chase, I may be wrong), because, it too, is a generic thriller, with a few good action sequences. Arnold does his Arnold thing, squinting and creaking out his dialogue, with nods to his age. Knoxville plays the village idiot (typecasting?), with a thing for heavy artiliary. The major dissappointment is that I was expecting something a bit wilder from Kim Ji-woon, along the lines of John Woo's American debut, Hard Target. But hey, cranked up, with a few beers on a warm spring evening...? It'll do just fine.… Expand
Dec 26, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last stand is what i would like to call a modern day Rambo movie. Its fast, its intense ,its ridiculous at times. The story is pretty simple and goes like this: A Crime lord in Las Vegas has escaped jail and is trying to get to mexico .The only standing between him and freedom is a small town called Summerton which he has instructed his gang members to lay siege to in order to get him a straight shot out of the country. But it just so happened that Summerton has one the most badass sheriff in movie history who fights back with Gatling guns, flares and all kinds of gun. Its a violent but entertaining movie and there is even a car chase towards the end. But one thing that confuses me is the name: why is it called the last stand there was only one stand.… Expand
Jun 3, 2013"The Last Stand" presents a decent supporting cast (yes, Johnny Knoxville is part of that group), the film's pace moves along quickly, and"The Last Stand" presents a decent supporting cast (yes, Johnny Knoxville is part of that group), the film's pace moves along quickly, and features the new Corvette ZR1. Its major drawback however, is its star protagonist that simply isn't up to playing the part, which surprisingly, demands some emotional range. Although Director Kim Jee-Woon has carved a distinguished career out of hyper-violent silliness, his first American film is a throwback to the low CGI, focusing on stunt action with the revered themes of justice and honor, prevalent in classic Hollywood westerns. A mix of established actors with a handful of unknowns, a hearty dose of violence mixed with questionable humor, lots of guns accompanied by bland dialogue and cheesy one-liners. All in All, "The Last Stand" fully embraces exactly what it is, never taking itself seriously, and it works for the most part because of it.
Sheriff Owens (Schwarzenegger) is a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town of Sommerton, Arizona after leaving the LAPD because of a botched operation. The story begins with a ridiculous, elaborate escape scenario that is planned and successfully executed to free a notorious, ruthless drug kingpin named Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Noriega). Sheriff Owens receives a call from the inept Agent John Bannister (Forest Whitaker, who simply recites the lines in his role) of the FBI, which states a dangerous inmate has escaped from their custody, and is currently heading towards Sommerton to cross into Mexico. Arnold and his hapless deputies are their last opportunity to make a stand. Cortez is darting for the border at 200 mph in a specially outfitted car with a hostage and, a fierce army of gang members. At first reluctant to become involved, and then counted out because of the perceived ineptitude of his small town force, Owens ultimately accepts responsibility for the face off.
Once the crew of villain's roll into Arnold's town, the guns start firing and continue to fire, and copious amounts of blood is shed, all while 'humor' is injected between the bullet shells hitting the ground. We are exactly where we want to be engaged in an affectionately knowing B-grade showdown of stupidity versus even greater stupidity. Jee-Woon eventually narrows the field down to two, with Owens and Cortez facing off in a car chase through overgrown cornfields, before a final fisticuffs set against a super-stylized backdrop. The result may not seem meritorious at first glance, but for those with minimal expectations and a bloodlust for a certain strain of nostalgia, "The Last Stand" qualifies as pleasure that you just might feel guilty about.… Expand
Apr 30, 2013A small time sheriff is called up to the plate when an escaped fugitive tries to drive through his town......and of course he steps up to theA small time sheriff is called up to the plate when an escaped fugitive tries to drive through his town......and of course he steps up to the plate with his rag-tag bunch of deputies and puts on a great "Last Stand". The story line is as painfully dull as the characters and the dialogs and the acting. There are a few good action scenes and car chases, but other than that, Arnold's great comeback is nothing more than big giant muscular cliche.… Expand
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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
Only one municipality in Carbon County is having a primary election this year during election season - for mayor and council seats - and East Carbon is now ready for voters to step up.
Today polling stations will open at the East Carbon Senior Citizens Center at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. this evening.
The city has four people running for mayor (Orlando LaFontaine, Andy Urbanik, Joyce Caviness and Charles M. Williams) and five people running for two four year council seats (David Fryer, Darlene Kunz, Cheryl McFarland, Marie Owens and Darrell Valdez).
The primary will eliminate one person from the mayor's race and one from the council race.
The vote will prepare the field for the general election which will take place on Nov. 3, when all municipalities in the county will vote for mayorial and council seats.
Once this primary election is passed, the candidates will have the opportunity to approach voters as the prime candidates for offices.
The Sun Advocate will have special pages in the paper on Oct.8. Between now and the end of September letters will be going out to all candidates to get their input on that publication.
The pages will give the candidates the chance to let voters know where they stand on important issues concerning their various cities.


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World's Greatest Dad.It was rumored some time ago that Mickey Rourke would portray Conan's dad in Marcus Nispel's upcoming Conan remake. The dealmaking fell through at the time but the producers likely sweetened the pot by offering a bag of sweetened pot (it's like kettle corn for your lungs). Now Rourke is close to signing on. As reported before Conan stars Fake Lenny Kravitz (with Leo Howard playing Lil' Conan) as he goes on a quest to avenge the slaughter of his people.This casting makes perfect sense. If Rourke were to have a child, there's no way that kid wouldn't grow up to have dreadlocks and a sword collection. (THR)
Let's pack it up, boys. No need to follow Bar Refaeli around town with our "seduction" kits any longer. We couldn't HAVE her before because leading man Leo DiCaprio is tappin' that ass (plus we're ugly), and now we don't WANT her because her vajayjay has touched the back of "The Situation's" self-tanner smeared neck.The ab extraordinaire must have sold the remains of his soul to the Devil in exchange for the opportunity to hoist Refaeli up on his shoulders. The vomit-inducing act was apparently a legit photoshoot for Interview Magazine, but something tells me it was "The Situation's" idea. When I asked DiCaprio how he felt about his girlfriend's crotch on a guido's neck, he responded:"Mama, I want hot dogs. I want hot dogs, Mama." I questioned a DVD of What's Eating Gilbert Grape. (TMZ)
Jonah Hill has signed on for The Sitter, a comedy that's being compared to Adventures in Babysitting or Charles in Charge with less coke on set. Like Jackie Chan before him, Hill will play a babysitter in charge of the well-being of three children. Though unlike Chan he will not have the secret side-profession of international spy. Let us hope that the family doesn't have a pet pig or duck or whatever Hollywood decides to give them to make the marketing more quirky. The evening goes awry when Hill brings the kids to a drug dealer's house while trying to score some blow so that he can get laid. So, that's how he does it!!David Gordon Green is in talks to take over the directing duties from The Wackness's Jonathan Levine, who is currently working on I'm With Cancer. Buzz is that the script is hilarious, but what attracted Hill to the project was the mention that his babysitter character would have full fridge privileges. (THR)
"I just go where they tell me to."The biggest problem I have with The Karate Kid remake isn't the casting or the performances but the premise. In the second trailer, we see Jaden Smith uprooted 11,000 miles away from home and forced to adjust to life on the rough and tumble streets of Beijing. I'm sorry but I refuse to believe that China is worse than Detroit. If you've ever been to Michigan, you know it looks like the aftermath of a zombie war. In China, the only real menace is subway overcrowding. All that withstanding, I can see this movie doing well. Jaden Smith's smugness is played down and Jackie Chan works as the grizzled mentor. Also, a monk threatens to bitchslap a cobra. The only thing that doesn't work for me are the "humorous" moments. I mean, c'mon. Is this a remake of The Karate Kid or Rush Hour 2? WATCH JACKIE CHAN BEAT CHILDREN AFTER THE JUMP…
Denmark Introduces Harrowing New Tourism Ads Directed By Lars Von TrierThe Onion got their hands on a few new Denmark tourism ads that director/cinematic sadist Lars Von Trier has been putting together. I'm sure more folks are inclined to visit now that they're aware of the banging club scene, but a pictorial on Willem Defoe's naked, flexed ass would have brought them in in droves.Take a magical trip through today's links.The Future of 3D in Cinema (Moviefone)Worst Real-Life Bosses (Asylum)25 Terrible Athletes (HolyTaco)Epic 80s Stripper Documentary (FilmDrunk)Naked Sled Racing Should be in the Olympics (TotalProSports)8 Best Hilarious Cameos in Comedies (Unreality)UFC Will Overcharge Fans in Movie Theaters (CagePotato)22 Awesome Things That Look Like Yoda (Maxim)Hilary Duff Thanks Her Fiancé with Her Mouth (CelebJihad)'Nightmare on Elm Street' Movie Poster (Pajiba)ICP Juggalo News (Atom)How To Make a Viral Video (MadeMan)Jimmie Johnson On Late Late Show (AllLeftTurns)6 Reasons Why You Didn't Get Laid Last Night (RegretfulMorning)
After casting a nationwide net, Joel and Ethan Coen have found an actress to portray the young protagonist in their True Grit remake. Thirteen-year old Hailee Steinfeld will be joining forces with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon to hunt down Josh Brolin. Though Steinfeld isn't as popular as her co-stars, all of that is going to change. Her character, the fourteen-year old Mattie Ross, is described as a "simple, tough as nails, young woman in post-Civil War Arkansas. Her unusually steely nerves and straightforward manner are often surprising to those she meets. She possessed plenty of true grit and determination."Let's hope that Hailee Steinfeld is every bit as precocious as the character calls for. Remember, fourteen-year olds in Arkansas are considered mature for their age. They're at least mature enough to legally wed. (Deadline)
Pattinson always lets secrets slip when he's trippin' balls. Sharpen your razerblades all you emotionally fragile Twihards out there 'cause Kristen Stewart has officially stolen your man. Robert Pattinson confirmed that him and Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart have been dating for months but been keeping it a secret because they're frightened of girls cutting them open and parading around in their very own Edward and Bella suits. It was their wish to make their first public appearance as a couple at the BAFTA awards until they realized it's easier to be assassinated there.In kind of similar news, the vampire couple is being praised for their pasty white skin. Due to their popularity, experts predict that they could help lower cancer rates among impressionable teens and Jersey Shore fanatics. Kids in the school yard will learn that it's cool to be transparent, like my old friend Billy Costigan. We'd strip him down and hold him directly in front of the sun so we could watch as his heart pumped blood throughout his entire body. Our recesses were unsupervised. (DailyMail, CinemaBlend)
He's battled terrorists of the German, mercenary, cyber, and hot Asian persuasion. Now it looks like he's ready to go another round. With a string of recent duds behind him, Bruce Willis announced he'll be reprising the role of John McClane while promoting his upcoming dud Cop Out. According to Willis, this time around will see McClane stamp his passport and terrorism in one fell swoop."I think we're going to do a 'Die Hard 5' next year. It's got to go worldwide."He then lamented the plight of the action star."But I like so much more making fun of it, taking the piss out of it and not making it a big deal. Not making the fact that I've acted in a lot of movies a big deal. It's all illusion and it's all bullsh*t and it's a great job for me to have, but everything else you can set on fire. Making people laugh is the real deal."The ghost of Chris Farley commented "F*********ck you," while pouring over pictures of Willis's hot wife. (MTV)
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A lot of food gets wasted on film and commercial sets but that shouldn't be a problem on Ron Howard's upcoming comedy. Kevin James is expected to sign-on to play opposite Vince Vaughn in the untitled comedy about infidelity. In the film, Vaughn will play a man who finds out his best friend's wife is cheating and struggles with what to do with that knowledge. James, who appears next in Grown Ups, will play the betrayed friend who struggles with a pair of Docker's.It's good to see Ron Howard returning to comedy. I'm optimistic that these three will turn out genuinely touching, funny moments with a lot of heart. An enlarged heart, if you will. (THR)
DIRECTOR: Rob MarshallCAST: Johnny Depp; Penelope Cruz; Ian McShaneSYNOPSIS: Captain Jack Sparrow races to find the Fountain of Youth.
Let's thank the Internet for this nightmare image.Disney has given Ian McShane the executive order to stop shaving. Deadwood's pimp and murderer has been selected to portray the notorious pirate Blackbeard in Rob Marshall's Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides. It's time to celebrate. Open the f*ckin' canned peaches!If McShane signs on, he'll be squaring off against Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow as he slurs and mumbles and gets slapped by women while trying to find the Fountain of Youth. Penelope Cruz has also joined the cast recently as Depp's atractivo sexualmente foil (translation: corset boobs). With these two casting additions, this could be a film to look forward to. Richardson has given it his seal of approval. (THR)
This pooch does not take kindly to Law & Order's classic theme. There's no telling if it's the "bum bums" or the "wah wahs" that rattle the canine brain, but I think we're ignoring the obvious. Richard Belzer has HUGE ears, people! They're so freakishly large! Large! Larf! Arf! ARF! (BoingBoing)ARF! ARF! ARF! (Here are today's links)10 Best Twist Endings in Movies (Moviefone)Have Porn Parodies Gone Too Far? (Asylum)25 Terrible Parents (HolyTaco)Mickey Rourke Needs a Condom (FilmDrunk)Hitler Sounds Off About USA's Victory Over Canada (TotalProSports)Tom Green Freestyles Better Than Xzibit (Unreality)The Green Ranger Rides Again in 2nd MMA Fight (CagePotato)Women Who Like to Get Wet (Maxim)Rachel Bilson Photo Shoot Outtakes (CelebJihad)DiCaprio May Wear Some Hammer Pants (Pajiba)A Video Chat Grosser Than Chat Roulette (Atom)Space Savers for Small Apartments (MadeMan)Miss Sprint Cup Paige Duke (AllLeftTurns)
We may have a problem on our hands as the combined might of college students and their Internet-savvy grandparents are realizing their strength. In the past week, not only have Facebook users managed to make a pickle more popular than Canadian ass-rockers Nickleback, but they may have also convinced Lorne Michaels to hire the dumb Golden Girl to host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. A group of Betty White-heads nearly half a million strong took to the social networking site and petitioned for their favorite octogenarian to headline the show. And now Michaels is reportedly trying to put together a show that will work with White's advanced age. From Michael Aussiello:White would not be hosting alone. Rather, I hear SNL is putting together a "Women of Comedy" episode that would team the former Rose Nylund with several of her younger contemporaries. Ex-SNL MVP Molly Shannon is on board, I hear, and feelers have also been put out to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.When told of the wellspring of support from her fans, White was reportedly thrilled/ready for dinner at 4pm. (EW)
I'll have what she's having.A handful of new stills from the upcoming A Nightmare On Elm Street remake have appeared online and it turns out that Freddy won't just only be running his claws along walls and pipes for dramatic effect. Yeah, we get it. He's proud of that glove. Smelting and soldering are hard. Showboating, burnt weirdo.Judging from the pics and trailer, this film doesn't stray too far from the original but the surprises they do throw in look like really cool additions. By that I mean, A Nightmare on Elm Street now with hotter chicks. (MovieGod)SLIGHT SPOILERS AFTER THE JUMP BUT ONLY IF YOU DIDN'T ASSUME TEENS WOULD SUFFER FROM QUADRUPLED WOUNDS…
A few years ago Natalie Portman started a production company named Handsomecharlie Films in order to develop projects that "better suited her tastes." Apparantly one of those tastes is the sweeeeet sticky icky.In addition to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Portman is now developing a stoner comedy called Best Buds about two female friends who take a road trip to their friend's wedding in order to save her by bringing her weed. It's said to be like Half Baked or Harold and Kumar except in this one the protagonists know what it's like to touch boobs. Between this project and Your Highness with Danny McBride, Portman could emerge as High Times Magazine's "Actress of the Year." Though it's an honor just to be nominated. (Pajiba)
Films only have a limited time to get their whole story across. If a crazy dragon thing is introduced on Pandora early in a film, you can bet your bottom dollar that the main Na'vi hero will be riding that dragon thing by forcing his sexual ponytail into it by the end. But sometimes, threads are introduced in films that really don't add up to anything. Whether it's laziness or stupidity no one can say for sure. Except me. And I say it is laziness and stupidity. Here are 9 movie plot threads that don't really go anywhere.Batman Returns – Max Shreck's Reverse Power Plant
Kevin Smith wants Seann William Scott to take it to the boards for his new hockey comedy Hit Somebody. The script is based on a Warren Zevon song with lyrics by Mitch Alborn that tells the story of a hockey enforcer who strives to score a single goal in a game. No deal is in place yet but this is who Smith really wants for the project. Having worked together most recently on Cop Out, Smith says of Scott:"I had all the elements in place, and the one thing I was missing was the personality. Generally I like to write to a voice, but I didn't know who that voice was or what that voice could be. And then after spending all the time with Seann on this movie, he's pitch perfect. He is that guy."He goes on to say:"I look at this as Seann's opportunity to go to the (Tom) Hanks level."What does that entail? Goofy wigs and AIDS dramas? If I were to cast a movie called Hit Somebody, my immediate choice would be to hire Sean Penn. (NHL.com)
Andrew Koenig, a filmmaker and actor best known for his portrayal of "Boner" Stabone on Growing Pains, has officially been declared a missing person. Koenig was last seen in Vancouver on February 14th but did not make his flight back to the U.S. on the 16th. Several friends and the Vancouver Police are working tirelessly to find the missing Koenig and urging that everyone take to the Internet to help get the word out. If you have any information about Koenig's whereabouts, please contact Detective Raymond Payette of the Vancouver PD at 604-717-2534.I was a huge fan of Keonig's work on Growing Pains when I was a kid. Please help spread the word. I really hope that Boner pops up soon. (via Maximum Fun)
Extremely attractive Asian actress Maggie Q is in talks to play the title character in CW's reboot of Nikita. You might ask, "Ain't dat role usually for a white b*tch?" and I would answer you, "Yes, only a white b*tch has played Nikita in the past." Anne Parillaud first played the sexy assassin in Luc Besson's 1990 film, followed by Bridget Fonda in the inevitable American remake, and Peta Wilson in the 1997 USA series.CW and creator Craig Silverstein's take on the story is that a new Nikita is being trained to replace the original one after she goes rogue. I can understand your feelings of meh-ness at this concept, but let me squash that indifference by telling you I have read the pilot script and enjoyed it thoroughly. There's tons of action, hot slightly older assassins (Nikita), hot teenage assassins (new Nikita), and witty dialogue. I'd say it's very much like Alias, but I was never a huge fan of that show so I'll say it's like…a better Alias. The casting choice of Maggie Q really seals the deal for me though. She almost kicked John McClane's ass in Live Free or Die Hard, and I expect her to succeed on all fronts in her new endeavor. Also, on the show, she should wear a tight leather suit when she isn't wearing a tight leather cocktail dress. Just a suggestion for ratings gold. (THR)
Seems the audtion process needs a few more checks and balances. Here are your weekend links.Black Hollywood's 10 Game-Changing Films (Moviefone)Zebra Escapes in Downtown Atlanta (Asylum)25 Dog Fails (HolyTaco)Make a Damned Pong Movie Already (FilmDrunk)This Cricket Fan Had One Too Many (TotalProSports)10 Celebrities Turned Muscle Heads (Unreality)The UFC Has No Loyalty to Anyone (CagePotato)Best Supporting Mustaches (Maxim)Megan Fox Looks Cold in W Magazine (CelebJihad)Leonardo DiCaprio Career Assessment (Pajiba)57 Seconds of Abuse (Atom)15 Great Jack Drinks (MadeMan)Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gear Contest (AllLeftTurns)
Conan O'Brien keeps finding ways to outfox NBC. Since refusing the network's attempt to eff him over, he went on to rip them a new one night in and night out on his ill-fated Tonight Show. Then he walked away with $44 million dollars of what can only be described as "F*ck You" money. A clause in the contract precludes him from returning to television screens until September of 2010 but the show must go on. There's news today that he's kicking around the idea of doing live shows across the country. Of course, he has all that aforementioned "F*ck You" money so why would he care about a few concert dates? Well, it would capitalize nicely with all the people who were suddenly with Coco, and that would help him secure a deal with another network. There's no word on what elements from his NBC shows he would bring along with him, if any at all. It would be great to see him do a few of his crazier bits and really let loose. I just hope that he doesn't break out his guitar. Oh crap. He's totally going to break out his guitar, isn't he? (Page Six)
What a punum on this one. The vein in the forehead really sells it for me. In this red-band clip from She's Out of My League, Jay Baruchel tries to hold it in for Alice Eve, but, understandably, fails. I WISH I had the opportunity to destroy a pair of Dockers due to Alice-Eve-friction on my sensitive areas. She wouldn't even have to touch. A simple glance would send me twitching and flopping to the ground. Oh pretty ladies, how they make standing in line at Subway such a chore. Tell us your birthday to check out the red-band clip here, and try to control yourself.
NBC premiered the first promo for Jay Leno's return to The Tonight Show during last night's Olympics broadcast. The results were not so good. Actually it's not entirely fair to call this a new promo. It's literally the same footage he used for his The Jay Leno Show promo with the Beatle's "Get Back" over-dubbed. Talk about polishing a turd. Get back to where you once belonged? I'll tell you where you can get back to, Leno. You can get back to, um, elsewhere. (Burned him.) Of course, Kevin Eubanks won't come along for the ride but for now we can seek solace in knowing that someone out there will ask the hard-hitting questions. Like, "Hey Vince Vaughn. What is your favorite sandwich?" For the record, the answer is all of them. Vince likes all the sandwiches.
Sh*t My Dad Says is officially going to pilot at CBS with William Shatner in place as the crosspatch dad. The addition of the star/inexplicable-mountain climber with his complete awesomeness forced CBS to greenlight the multi-camera comedy.Written by Justin Halpern and former Screen Junkies editor Patrick Schumacker, the show tells the story of a young man who returns to the nest and the profane advice of his father. Shatner is a perfect fit. Just imagine him saying, "Don't mess with him…Trust me, you don't f*ck with a man that sleeps next to a woman he never screws. They're unpredictable." Actually, you could tell me that originally came from Shatner's Twitter and I would believe you.
Those tissues aren't for the tears. The new red band trailer for Kick-Ass tackles a subject very near and dear to all teenagers. The protagonist's dedication to making regular spank bank donations leads him to a higher calling: kicking ass without the help of super powers. I thought I'd be sick of more Kick-Ass footage, but the new trailer succeeds in its attempt to get me even more amped up. I'm thinking of stretching a pair of my neighbor's pantyhose over my head and putting an end to crime. I'll then be arrested for breaking into my neighbor's house and stealing her pantyhose, a charge I'll vehemently defend as a necessary evil. Check out the trailer below.
There's been a few new developments with the Spider-Man reboot that may have a positive effect on the unnecessary reboot. We already know that director Marc Webb recently met with James "Piss in the Soup" Cameron, but now there's word that he's met with another heavy hitter. Comics demi-god Brian Michael Bendis tweeted yesterday that he and the filmmakers had a meeting at Sony. He went on to comment, "very, very cool stuff!!"Bendis should know what is and isn't cool in the world of superheroics. He's written many of the best comics out there, including Ultimate Spider-Man, and has won five Eisner Awards. There's no word if Bendis will re-write the script or consult with story changes but the fact that they even met is a step in the right direction. My nerd boner is 19% chubby as of right now. But it could be easily deflated depending on what little f*cktard nabs the role of Peter Parker. (Bendis Twitter)
Don't worry, when there's no more heathens these saved survivors will take care of your pets. I just hope it's a single animal to a cage. Fraternizing gives my dog the runs. (Videogum)These links guarantee access to heaven. Hollywood's 10 Most Eeeeevil Actors (Moviefone)Traveling at Light Speed Will Kill You (Asylum)Epic Beard Man's Doodles (HolyTaco)Kevin Smith Won't Shut Up About Southwest (FilmDrunk)Shaq Turned Down by Shakira (TotalProSports)Most Random Superwoman Picture Ever (Unreality)Interview: Ben Rothwell Talks Cro Cop (CagePotato)California NASCAR Babes (Maxim)Justin Bieber Torments 3 Year Old Girl (CelebJihad)The Best Snow Movies (Pajiba)It's Really Hard to Tell a Girl You Love Her (Atom)How to Decode a Restaurant Menu (MadeMan)Auto Club 500 Odds (AllLeftTurns)
Today we get a second look at Oliver Stone's Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps via the international trailer. Even though we didn't ask for it. Thanks, I guess. This time around we learn a bit more about the plot. Michael Douglas is out of jail and lecturing a new generation about how to rob people blind. Shia LaBeouf stars as his idealistic ward who incidentally plans to marry his estranged son daughter. A bunch of cliché stuff happens and there are motorcylces and the Rolling Stones. Then Shia must choose between millions of dollars and dating a girl who looks like Justin Bieber. The End. Hey, remember 9/11? Seriously, what's up with Carey's hair? Try to figure it out after the jump…


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By MICHAEL OVERSONSun Advocate reporter
Southern Utah University Ballroom Dance Company was crowned the winner after they competed three months ago in Columbus, Ohio at the Columbus Convention Center as one of the top 50 university ballroom dance programs in the nation. The 23rd annual U.S. National Collegiate Ballroom Dance Championships was attended by record number crowds. Some of the recognizable participants were; Arizona State, BYU-I, Claremont, Georgetown, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, NYU, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, and many more according to a press release from SUU.
Amongst these numerous and outstanding university, SUU won both the Latin American Dance and Standard Ballroom Dance categories. They entered just one dance in each category. In the Latin Division they danced to a montage of popular Michael Jackson music that featured such dances as the Cuban Cha Cha, Brazilian Samba, African Rhumba, Spanish Paso Doble and the American Jive, all combined into a six minute competitive formation routine. This high intensity routine had the audience clapping to the music, cheering at the formation highlights and ended with the only standing ovation of the championships the press release continues.
Audiences will be treated to breath-taking lifts, beautiful costumes, and a variety of ballroom dances including the exciting Latin Samba of Brazil, the majestic Slow Waltz of Austria, the rhythmical Cha Cha from Cuba, the intense Spanish Paso Doble, and many more. Dimply Ballroom will also feature both Latin and Standard Ballroom competition that won SUU the current United States Collegiate Championship.
SUU has toured throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and Latin America receiving numerous accolades for their performances, under the direction of multiple award-winning ballroom dance director Mark Baker. The ballroom dance company is the premier performing group of Southern Utah University. The company maintains a touring program that typically reaches more than 75 cities across the United States and internationally. With more than 100 performances each year, this professional-level ensemble delights, entertains, and uplifts thousands worldwide.
They are coming to the College of Eastern Utah to perform their winning dances at the Geary Theatre on CEU's campus. Friday Feb 26 at 7:30 they will perform their award-winning showcase Simply Ballroom. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Associated Foods Fresh Market located at 760 Price River Drive or online at showclix.com. Tickets will start being sold one hour before the show starts at the Geary Theatre box office. For more information about Simply Ballroom please call 435-865-8375 or visit www.suu.edu/pva/arts/ballroom/


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There's some really nice moments in this game: mindgames between the mid laners, EG's unconventional bot lane (Urgot/Soraka?), and Dyrus basically stomping and showing how to REALLY build and play Shyvana (no silly Liandry's or Frozen Heart, just full tank with the items I recommended and going 10/0/14).
New champion is not interesting at all , it looks like a thing more than a character i dont think i even gonna try it.
That's the idea .. he's a monster not a human/humanoid creature.I like him very much considering what his lore will be The Watchers have returned ! His animations are all top notch,his tentacles move in this awesome way .. when he gets above 480 MS he has another animation too.He's unique and unusual.Freljord patch 2.0 incoming <3
Can't test Vel'koz properly until tomorrow cause I just logged into my new PBE account this morning. PBE accounts aren't put to level 30 until midnight. T_T
I played him in a custom game (where bots don't work, apparently), and his abilities are pretty cool so far. Battlecast Vel'koz has some nice particle effects.
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PartSelect Number PS964134
This part is found at the end of the auger in the ice container - replace this part when the icemaker doesn't dispense ice.
This part works with the following brands: GE, Hotpoint & Kenmore.
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
CustomerFred from River Ridge LA
After taking Ice Maker's ice collection container out, I noticed that the plastic cup drive was broken. I did a websearch for repair and replacement parts for our GE refrigerator. I found PartSelect website easy to navigate and find the replacement part necessary...and placed an order.Once I received the shipment, I placed the Cup Drive into position and used the flat edge of a knife to allow the Cup Drive to slide into the tight-fitting position necessary. After positioning into place, I placed the ice collection bin back into the freezer...turned the ice-maker back on...and waited for ice to be made. A day later, the ice maker had produced enough ice to test the ice maker's dispensing mechinism. The cup drive worked perfectly...and ice began to be dispensed. The dispensor has been working ever since. I also replace the ice and water filter...another very easy task...of unscrewing the old and replacing with the new filter. After replacing the filter, I let the water dispensor run for 2 minutes to flush all air out the system. The water dispensor work perfectly.
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Level of DifficultyA Bit Difficult
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsScrew drivers
CustomerJohn from Henderson NV
This was the second time in two years I had to replace a broken drive cup. Remove four screws that fasten the ice bin to the frame. Remove one screw that fastens the cube-crushed ice lever to the bin. Do not remove the lever and spring from the bin. Move the lever to expose the connection to the cube-ice shield. Push the lever to compress the spring and remove the lever end from the cube-ice shield. The cube-crushed ice assembly is a press fit and should pry away from the bin. Two issues. 1- The threaded plastic bearing on the dispenser end had turned all the way in causing the end of the dispenser screw shaft to bore through the housing and trap the shaft onto the housing. I had to insert a pry between the housing and the dispenser mechanism to release the shaft from the hole it had bored. Then the dispenser mechanism separated easily and the drive cup replacement was simple. 2- Why was the drive cup breaking? When I used "quick ice" the freezing tray over-filled causing the cubes to freeze together at the top. The bonded cubes then got trapped in the dispenser screw and jammed a lump of ice into the end of the bin causing enough pressure on the plastic drive cup to break it. Lesson - Check the ice bin frequently for frozen lumps of ice. If present, empty the bin and make sure only properly formed cubes are present. Run the dispenser frequently to prevent ice cubes from freezing together.
CustomerBill from Corona Del Mar CA
It appeared that the helix lock wore out first, then the cutter teeth dug into the side of the plastic housing. Then the cup drive broke in half from the helix being jammed. Removed the ice bin from the refrigerator. removed 4 screws around the edge of the bin. Pry open clips that hold the auger assembly in place. Remove the clip from the end of the auger. Pry old plate helix lock from holder. Pull out helix auger removing cutters and keeping everything in order. Replace old plate helix lock with new one. Replace cutters in order and tighten nut and install clip. Put new cup drive on end of helix. Snap assembly back together. Replace screws.
Level of DifficultyDifficult
Time to do repair:1- 2 hours
ToolsPliers, Screw drivers
CustomerLeroy from Cary NC
I took the four screws out of the ice basket and removed the plastic cup pieces. I then lifted the scress shaft up and put the new cup in. You have pull up very hard on the screw shaft and use two thin flat metal puddy knives to disingage the two plactic stays on each side of the shaft holder. The plactic housing around the screw shaft did not brake, however. I then put the screw shaft and the cup drive in place quite easily. Works fine.
Level of DifficultyReally easy
CustomerDanny from Saint Augustine FL
ice tray slides right out. 4 philips to remove the bottom, 1 to remove the arm that controls the mode (regular vs. crushed). It just slips into a hole on a wheel at the dispenser end - the same end has two tabs you push in and slide up/out the coil screw that rotates and drives ice out. Once one end is out, it slips out, replace the cup, reverse. This is the 2nd time I've ordered from PartsSelect, both times the part came in just a couple of days, easy navigation on the site, plenty of security validation, etc.
ToolsScrew drivers, Wrench(Adjustable)
CustomerMichael from Surprise AZ
Pulled Ice bin out and emptied ice out of bin. Removed 4 screws holding bin to frame and seperate bin from frame. Takeoff or loosen dispenser arm that has 1 screw holding it. On the sides in the front I pushed tabs in and pulled up on front auger/chip assembly area using two screwdrivers to hold tabs in. Pulling assembly up took a little pressure by hiting down on main ice bin to disengage and watching to see that tabs were also disengaged at same time. After that it was take c-clip off loosen nut and disassemble. You might want to draw a diagram as to how everything was in place or take a picture with your camera phone to make it alot easier for you to remember how everything went. Remove and Replace parts and assemble in reverse.Once you start to do it you'll see how it goes so easy, hopefully I didn't miss to many steps but if I did You'll see what needs to be done to go to the next step.
Time to do repair:30 - 60 mins
CustomerDavid G from Walpole MA
followed instructions already posted on your website, but had a very difficult time getting the dispensing side of the auger assembly to slide out, even after I disengaged the plastic tabs. There is no easy way or place to grab the assembly to pull it out. Finally turned the unit upside down and pounded on the edges of the assembly with a wood block and a small hammer. Once the part started coming out a couple of inches, I flipped over the ice bin and was able to pull it out the rest of the way, once I had something to grab on to. After the auger assembly was out the cup replacement was easy per posted instructions and the unit snapped back together easily.
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers
CustomerRoger from Peoria AZ
PITA to take apart, finally had to use two screwdrivers to pry up on the mechanism that turns the auger in order to gain access. Once I figured that out, the rest of the repair was a breeze.
CustomerSandra from Naples FL
I removed the ice from the tray, took out the four screws from the tray, pulled up the metal spiral took out the old drive cup, replaced with the new one, replaced the screws and put the tray back in the freezer. A piece of cake. Thanks for your prompt service and the reviews on how to replace.
CustomerCurtis from Corona CA
Removed the ice maker from the freezer. Unscrewed the outer cover/base of the ice maker. Unscrewed the long lever that opens the ice chute. This freed up the feeder coil enough to pull it out enough to replace the cup drive. Once I replaced the cup drive, I laid it back down into the ice maker bin, reattached all the screws and it worked! The old cup drive had a tine broken off which would not allow the feeder coil to turn. It seems like a weak part and I anticipate I may have to replace it again in a few years.
CustomerBarry from Miami FL
I disassymbled the cover bucket bottom from the bucket ice dispenser then found that the auger helix dispenser had broke thru the bucket. It seems the auger nut got cross threaded, this provided a problem to remove the auger. the only way to remove because the nut was wedged was to cut thru the bucket to the auger. The easy part was replacing the cup drive which was the problem along with the auger nut.
CustomerRobert from Torrance CA
Remove tray screws, leverage helix out of drive hub and insert new cup. I'm looking for a replacement on guarantee.
CustomerChristina from West Jordan UT
As most people have stated the most difficult part of this job is disassembling the ice machine unit. I used multiple screw drivers and slowly pried the unit apart. After that was done is was as simple as placing the cup along the turning screw, and reassembling. I waited 24 hours and tested it. It worked perfectly.
CustomerMary Ann from Lawrenceville GA
Had to look up instructions on the internet in order to learn how to install the piece. Had to take out two screws in order to slide the piece into place.
CustomerJohn from Redondo Beach CA
Super simple... removed pnl in back connected the splice, added the new house, replaced the clip in the Ice Maker Tray....
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Complete Basement Waterproofing And Damp Proofing Solutions
Newton products are used to treat a wide variety of commercial and domestic properties, and are idea for new build and existing buildings.
Newton Waterproofing Systems is a market leader in the UK for damp proofing and structural waterproofing solutions, including basement waterproofing (also known as tanking) and pumping products.
Newton's market leading basement waterproofing solution Newton System 500 offers a proven and highly effective waterproof membrane system for basements and cellars. It is commonly used where conventional tanking has failed and complies with BS 8102:2009 Regulations. Read More…
Over two million metres of Newton 805 Newlath have been installed throughout the UK, and our damp proof membranes have been used on thousands of properties including Windsor Castle and the Houses of Parliament. Read More…
Newton provide a broad range of submersible sump pumps and sump chambers for controlling clear ground water, grey water, effluent or sewage. The Titan Sump Pump is the largest selling packaged sump pump system in the United Kingdom. Read More…
Newton System 500 Installed To An Existing London Property
"I have had Newton System 500 installed in the cellar of my London Victorian property following failure of the previous tanking system as a result of a burst water main in 2009. To say that I am very satisfied with the customer experience with Newton to date and Newton System 500 is an understatement! The technical team at Newton are "par excellence". The company as a whole is exemplary and commendable putting the customer always first and tailoring solutions to meet customer needs" – G Palazzo, London.
Flood Mitigation System Installed In Oxfordshire, Testimonial Written During 2014 Oxfordshire Floods
Work undertaken by Newton Specialist Basement Contractor Stonehouse Basements
"My friends and family were amazed how well the system did exactly what it was supposed to. Following the event, I have not had to claim on my insurance, I have not had to clean up or had any stress put on me, as my home was saved. I believe that due to your waterproofing I will be able to at any point sell my house and that due to the waterproofing system it will actually add value. My neighbours whom had not installed the flood protection were devastated at the amount it is going to cost them to repair the damage caused by the flooding, the stress it caused and is causing and the sheer turmoil it leaves behind. " – Detective Sgt Maria Banks, Local CID, Oxford Police Station.
Feedback To RIBA CPD On BS8102 Waterproofing Regulations
"On behalf of the Group, I write to thank you for the talk on waterproofing to BS 8102. We were very impressed by the quality of the presentation and the advice given to avoid the many potential pitfalls in basement waterproofing" – North West Consulting Engineers, Manchester.


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Chambord Reversible Short (Women's)
Out of Stock Product Number: 32371
We like our clothes like we like our traveling companions: smart, fun and easy-going. The Chambord Reversible Shorts succeed on all accounts. They're fetching and versatile, but also fully reversible so you can wear them every which way for days. One side boasts texturally satisfying Dobby Chambray, made of 100% cotton, with front slash pockets and back welt pockets for a bit more sophistication. The other side is laidback 100% cotton Spacedye with patch back pockets and a more casual vibe.
- Double-layer short is fully reversible
- Zip fly with two-button closure
- Dobby Chambray side: front slash pockets, back welt pockets
- SpaceDye side: front slash pockets, back patch pockets
- 8˝ inseam
Gender: Women's
Material: 100% Cotton, SpaceDye is 100% Cotton
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Aloft Hotel
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Green Bay's newest hotel, part of the Starwood group, caters to the young, high-tech corporate traveler with its impressive modern decor and architecture that looks misplaced tucked into a mostly industrial area near the Fox River. (If you want to see the water, request a river-facing room.) The sleek, expansive lobby glows with neon and fiber-optic lights and is full of sitting areas: barside stools and spots to play board games and pool, watch TVs or sip a cappucino near the fireplace. A digital crawl on the wall runs the day's newsy headlines, and dance music pulses through the lobby and in the elevators.
We had a hard time getting the self-serve touch screen computer screens to work at check-in—it couldn't find our reservation—but the front desk clerk was happy to help. To the left of the front desk, there is a breakfast area designed like a mini Whole Foods—carefully stacked muffins and fruits (with placards listing prices)—where you can grab a free paper and a basic Continental breakfast. Upstairs, the 105 guest rooms each feel like space-smart urban lofts (hence the hotel name), with plush king or queen beds, retro alarm clocks, flat-screen TVs, big windows and a glass-walled shower in the bath.
The blue carpeting in our room was not quite two years old and already showing signs of wear. The handle in the shower was definitely loose and will need some repair, but the shower itself was great—glass doors, ceramic tile, great water pressure. We didn't hear any noise from the lobby in our room, and got a great night's sleep. Definitely worth a stay next time you're in Green Bay. From $109.


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ALBANY – Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, will introduce legislation that will increase the penalties for killing a first responder while limiting the publics ability to access information about people with pistol permits.
The new legislation, which will be formally introduced by Mrs. Russell at a press conference in Watertown on Friday, will be an expansion of the bill known as Marks Law that was sponsored by Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie, R-Heuvelton.
Marks Law was proposed following the murder of emergency medical technician Mark Davis on Jan. 30, 2009, after he responded to a call for help in Cape Vincent.
Marks Law passed the Senate in 2012 but failed to clear the Assembly, Mrs. Russell said.
I wanted to really enhance the bill so that it would provide more justice in cases like Marks, Mrs. Russell said.
The new legislation will ensure that anyone who murders a first responder will be guilty of murder in the first degree and will stiffen penalties for those guilty of giving weapons to those unqualified to have them.
Citing the recent shooting in Webster, where two firefighters were shot while responding to a house fire, Mrs. Russell said it is important that legally owned guns do not fall into the hands of people who want to use them for harm.
We need to ensure that we are doing all that we can to prevent these types of tragedies from occurring in the first place, she said.
Mrs. Russell also said the recent publication of the names and addresses of people with pistol permits in Westchester and Rockland counties by the Journal News was the reason she decided to add language ensuring that information is no longer part of the public record.
She contends the publishing of the personal information of pistol permit holders provides a potentially easy source of guns for criminals.
I think that really invites criminal activity, Mrs. Russell said.
Mrs. Russell noted that many of the people listed by the Journal News are law enforcement agents who are now easier targets for criminals they may have helped put away.
If you provide someones name and the county they reside in I think that amount of information will provide enough insight to know how many gun owners there are in the community,Mrs. Russell said.
More information will be available about the bill following the press conference on Friday, scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Dulles State Office Building.
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GARDENERS A-Z GUIDE TO ORGANIC FOOD484 page book by Tanya Denckla that covers organic productions of Veggies, Herbs, Fruits and Nuts. This book is easy to read and is not just for the home gardener. It covers everything from starting all the way to harvest. It is a great referance book that should be on every organic gardeners desk.$22.95
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RAYMONDVILLE - The Norfolk Post 925 Rovers got their American Legion Baseball tournament off to a quiet start on Friday a Memorial Field.
Hard-throwing righty Quenton Barber limited the Rovers to just a pair of hits in helping to lead the Clinton Country Junior Mariners to a 3-0 decision over the host team. Barber finished with eight strikeouts and two walks in outdueling Jordan LaShomb, who fanned nine and walked three while giving up just five hits.
LaShomb also had a single along with Cody Smith to account for the lone Norfolk hits.
Barber gave himself all the run support he would need with a two-out, two-run single to center in the top of the first inning. Daniel Hartman delivered a two-out, RBI-single in the third to account for the other run.
The round-robin tournament, which features a total of seven teams, continues today with seven games scheduled for Memorial Field in Raymondville and Norwood-Norfolk Centrals Vern Burrows Field in Norfolk. Action begins at 9 a.m. at both fields today and Sunday.
The Rovers, who slipped to 5-8 with the loss to the Junior Mariners (15-2), will look to get on track this morning when they take on Malone at 9 a.m. in the first of three games slated for today. They go up against Adams Glass of Peru at 11:15 a.m. then against Watertown at 3:45 p.m. All three games are in Raymondville. Other teams competing this weekend include the Ogdensburg Maples, Watertown and the Ottawa Knights.
Saturday: Memorial Field - Norfolk vs. Malone 9 a.m., Norfolk vs. Peru 11:15 a.m., Ottawa Knights vs. Malone 1:30 p.m., Rovers vs. Watertown 3:45 p.m.; Vern Burrows Field - Ogdensburg vs. Peru 9 a.m., Ogdensburg vs. Ottawa Knights 11:15 a.m., Watertown vs. Clinton County Junior Mariners 1:30 p.m.
Sunday: Memorial Field - Ottawa Knights vs. Clinton County Junior Mariners, Ogdensburg vs. Clinton County Junior Mariners 11:15 a.m., Ottawa vs. Peru 1:30 p.m., Malone vs. Ogdensburg 3:45 p.m.; Vern Burrows Field - Watertown vs. Peru 9 a.m., Malone vs. Watertown 11:15 a.m.
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BEAVER FALLS Beaver River Central School District officials are considering a capital project that would include improvements to athletic fields and the school building.
And they are hoping to get plenty of community input, particularly for the outdoor part of the project.
Were very excited about getting this rolling, district Superintendent Leueen Smithling said.
The Board of Education last week selected Bernier, Carr & Associates, Watertown, to design the project and set a community forum for 7 p.m. Monday in the high school library to discuss potential field upgrades, she said.
Cory Jenner of Appel Osborne, Syracuse, who helped design field work in a $12.5 million project that was handily rejected by voters in December 2008, will help begin the planning process, Mrs. Smithling said.
Were going to start from scratch, she said.
The 2008 project included extensive upgrades to the athletic complex, including installation of an artificial turf field.
Mrs. Smithling attributed the voter response partly to poor timing because the referendum took place just after the stock market took a hit, and Lewis County officials were considering massive layoffs owing to budgetary constraints.
However, the superintendent said, she doubts the district will propose turf this time around.
The artificial surface was recommended primarily because it tends to withstand heavier use than a natural surface, so an extra practice field may be needed to accommodate all school and community uses in a new grass-based complex, Mrs. Smithling said.
Thats what the community needs to tell us, she said.
District voters in May 2010 did approve a scaled-back, $2 million project that included auditorium repairs and other upgrades from the original plan that were deemed most needed.
However, that didnt address problems with the athletic complex, which, aside from the baseball field, has seen no work in ages, Mrs. Smithling said.
Despite having a historically strong track program, deficiencies with the facility have prevented the school from hosting a track meet since before her arrival as superintendent in 2007, she said.
Weve been all over the place, Mrs. Smithling said. Weve even had to have home track meets at APW (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown). How much sense does that make? An hour and 15 minutes away.
She noted that a newspaper story on the schools sectional champion tennis team mentioned the grass growing through cracks in the schools asphalt courts.
With 70 percent of eligible students participating in sports and community groups using the fields over the summer, athletic fields are an important part of the facility, Mrs. Smithling said.
Following Mondays field discussion, the Board of Education plans to hold a work session with Bernier, Carr officials at 6 p.m. Thursday in the library conference room.
Theyre going to start discussing the scope of the project, she said. Nothing has been finalized.
However, other items that could be part of the project include pool upgrades and creation of a large-group-instruction room, a fitness center in unused space above the elementary gymnasium and an agricultural suite, including a lab and greenhouse, Mrs. Smithling said.
Plumbing, heating and lighting upgrades could be used in the kindergarten and first-grade wing, which hasnt been touched since 1959, and the second- and third-grade classrooms, which are open-style rooms with folding curtain dividers, have seen no upgrades for at least 50 years, she said.
State building aid is expected to cover about 82 percent of capital project costs, with the potential of 92 percent coverage of eligible security upgrades, Mrs. Smithling said.
Tentative plans are to develop a project in time for a June vote so construction could start in 2014, she said.
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