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Nobody covered the news like Bix
Two in the morning, and the rain's pouring. I roll over when I hear Ladder One clearing Central Station, followed by Nine's on Market and Five's on Cleveland. Structure fire.
My phone rings. I knew it. Never a "Hello," only "You awake?"
No Bix, I'm asleep.
"Good, just a trash fire. I got some pretty good stuff."
Good stuff of a trash fire, $10 a shot. That was night lensman Dick Bixler, 60 years in this business. If you were a police reporter at the Rep, Bix had your back, but you had to love your beat.
I miss that big bear of a man. I miss him sneaking up on me, grinding out the cop/fire news. I miss the smell of smoke that gave him away — Bix smelled like burning buildings.
And mostly, I miss an exceptional character who would buy you a coffee on the way in, black, extra sugars, the liquor of night cop reporters.
"So what else is new?" I ask, still typing.
This launched Bix into everything interesting that happened to him back to the last time we met.
He'd finally get to the fire, and I'd load my computer with his details. Witnesses talked easily to him. I could trust his reporting. Unlike us newcomers, he never suffered corrections.
He called me "Sir James." I called him "Father Time."
In 1967, Bix and I competed for the same job, photographer at The Rep, full time. They chose me. He never mentioned this over the next 45 years I knew him.
I asked my boss, "Why not Bix?"
"Bix is irreplaceable; nobody else would do what he does," said Editor Johnny Green.
He'd sit up all night listening to his roomful of scanners. Scanner traffic
often is inaccurate, but Bix knew by the inflection of voices when he should run. He'd grab his camera, switch on his yellow light and beat the second alarm to the blaze — if his old van started.
He'd shoot and then market the Pix by Bix to all area newspapers, pretty quick to mention the Plain Dealer was more than tempted, "Maybe A-1."
He loved to argue words.
Bixism: "You write, 'He set a new record.' All records are new. That's redundant. If everyone wrote like this, there'd only be adjectives in the paper."
If Bix detected you were less than ecstatic about juggling news at 2 a.m., he could get sharp with you. Breaking news was a passion, not a profession.
"You young reporters. How could you put the Civic Center on Market
Avenue South?"
Stuff happens, Bix.
Page 2 of 2 - The man is gone now. Death was the only way he could be silenced. A very large piece of this town's newspapering left the newsroom. The three radios in his vest, his Pentax camera, his scanners, all quiet.
Johnny Green was spot on. Bix was irreplaceable.
"Enough fluff, now back to work."
OK already, Father Time.
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.. the basketball court when dude started shooting.yes i agree 100000000% percentthis movie is wayyyyyyyy to slept on
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China buys tons of U.S. wheat
China National Grain Reserves Corp. bought more than 700,000 metric tons of soft, red winter wheat from the U.S. in the past weeks taking advantage of recent lower prices, trading executives said.
The company also known as Sinograin bought the wheat for reserves, a trader with a state-owned grain trading house said on Tuesday.
Domestic wheat prices have increased about 15% so far this year. Part of the reason is that government stocking last year tightened supply.
"Sinograin is now more flexible than before; when there is profit they will import," the trader said.
Near-month wheat futures for May delivery on the Chicago Board of Trade is now trading around $7.11/bushel--down 25% from a multiyear high of $9.4725/bushel reached on July 23 last year.
The deal was confirmed by an official with Sinograin's branch in eastern China.
The official, who declined to be named, said "the headquarters of Sinograin booked the cargoes," but he didn't elaborate on price or volume.
May shipment U.S. soft, red winter wheat is quoted at about CNY2,450/ton in southern China ports, about CNY200, or 8% lower than domestic price, traders said.
In the world-wide market prices of SRW wheat for shipment between June and December from the Gulf of Mexico range between $275 and $290 a ton, free on board. Freight from U.S. Gulf to Shanghai is around $40-$44/ton.
In 2012 China's imports of wheat rose 195% to 3.7 million tons. In the January-February period China imported 401,875 tons of wheat--down 31% on year, according to customs data.
Traders said further purchases may slow owing to bird flu because SRW is a direct substitute for corn and can be used both for human and animal feed.
A Chinese buyer purchased 14-16 cargoes of soft, red winter wheat from the U.S. for delivery between June and December, according to a report by the sate-backed China National Grain and Oils Information Center. It is the first time this year China has bought such a large amount of U.S. soft, red winter wheat. The CNGOIC report didn't specify buyer, volume or prices.
Demand from mills has drained state reserves of wheat. In the year to April 3 the government has sold 13.4 million tons compared with 2.7 million tons in the same period last year, according to the CNGOIC data.
Sales of state reserves have become the main way for mills to get supplies, analysts said.
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Rankings Review: Javier Baez, Josh Harrison, Jedd Gyorko and the many injured superstars
After a week off, the latest overhaul of the rankings proved to be quite the task. The changes are too numerous to detail one by one, but at the very least, here are some highlights:
- After a ho-hum start to the year, Yan Gomes' lastest surge has brought his percentages up to last year's levels, which makes it by definition not an outlier performance. That's enough for me to move him ahead of Brian McCann and Wilin Rosario, who were only spared because of a lack of alternatives.
- It's basically 2012 all over again because Lucas Duda is back to being my favorite player in the world. His inability to hit left-handers, which quite often leads to his benching against left-handers, limits his ceiling, but as consistent as he's been over the last nine weeks, ranking him in must-start territory at both first base (16th) and the outfield (29th) is justified.
- Matt Cain, Shane Victorino and even Cliff Lee are pretty safe bets, but I'm not ready to assume Paul Goldschmidt is out for the season. Kirk Gibson seems to think he is, and he's probably right, but just the off chance of him returning with first-round production the last week of a season is enough for me to continue to stash (and rank) him for now.
- Now that the Pirates have officially named Josh Harrison an everyday player (after pretending he was something less for three months), he's no longer a reluctant play in Fantasy. In fact, without the threat of a sudden loss of at-bats, I rank him as an automatic start at both second and third base. Look at the numbers and tell me why not.
- I'm not understanding the lack of interest in Jedd Gyorko, whose owneship rate has risen to just 59 percent since his activation from the DL. I understand he was terrible before his bout with plantar fasciitis, but he's having the hot streak we were all waiting to see. I'm not saying he belongs up with Anthony Rendon, but once you get past the Neil Walkers and Howie Kendricks at the position, he's as much of a sleeper as anyone.
- I'm losing patience in Martin Prado. I'm not ruling out the possibility of a full-fledged rebound, but ranking him 17th at second base, 16th at third base and 42nd in the outfield (and in Head-to-Head leagues, no less) makes him something less than must-own.
- Even though he's just breaking into the big leagues, I'm already declaring top-12 status for Javier Baez at shortstop. If he busts in a league shallow enough that owning him is even a question, the Jhonny Peralta, J.J. Hardy and Alcides Escobar types will still be available.
- Considering he's come off the DL doing exactly what he did before going on it, I'm starting to believe in Danny Santana's improved pop at the big-league level. And in that case, I don't think his skill set is all that different from Arismendy Alcantara's. Why not rank them side by side?
- With the big picture becoming increasingly small this time of year, the value of the injured superstar is becoming increasingly difficult to assess. I'm not totally satisfied with my ranking of Andrew McCutchen and will probably drop him more as his timetable becomes clearer.
- Carlos Gonzalez has become something akin to infuriating. Fortunately, the divide between Melky Cabrera and Jayson Werth is wide enough for me to stash a bunch of the underwhelming superstars who are running out of time to regain Fantasy owners' trust, like Jay Bruce and Bryce Harper, between them.
- Speaking of Harper, I'm not totally satisfied with my ranking of hm either. I could see dropping him down as far as Ben Zobrist if this goes on for another week or more.
- Brett Gardner's ranking assumes his five home runs in six games last week were just an isolated event. He's been that good regardless.
- I really don't want to have to move Denard Span any higher, but he just keeps producing out of thin air. At least ranking him 42nd among outfielders acknowledges he's something close to must-own (as does his 87 percent ownership rate).
- Alex Wood continues his climb back to Fantasy prominence, now checking in at 27th among starting pitchers in Rotisserie leagues (where his relief pitcher eligibility doesn't enter into the equation). He doesn't have the consistency of an ace, but his good starts are awfully good.
- Rick Porcello, I'm sorry I ever doubted you. Here, move up about 30 spots.
- OK, so maybe I downgraded Dallas Keuchel and Yordano Ventura too much. Both have rebounded nicely from midseason slumps. I still think calling them top-30 options, as I once did, is a stretch, but the drop-off after them is clear.
- And that drop-off is where I cram all of the recovering hurlers like Masahiro Tanaka, Andrew Cashner and Gerrit Cole. I suspect they'll be back at some point, but again, we don't have time to mess around anymore. If I needed immediate help, I'd be willing to dump any of them for the next several behind him, going about as far down as Jimmy Nelson.
- The trade deadline is past, and Joaquin Benoit is still with the Padres. You know how good Huston Street was closing for them? Judging by his peripherals, Benoit could be even better. The position is deep enough that I can't rank him any higher than 23rd in Rotisserie leagues, but clearly, he deserves to be owned in more than 42 percent of leagues. Time to get with the program.


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NEW YORK (AP) - Beyonce has settled a New York City lawsuit that said she didn't play fair in a deal for a video game structured around her.
Court records show the case was closed Friday after the Grammy Award-winning singer and Gate Five LLC agreed to drop it.
A lawyer for Gate Five says the terms are confidential. A lawyer for Beyonce hasn't returned a call seeking comment.
Gate Five had said Beyonce made a lucrative deal for a game called "Starpower: Beyonce," then demanded a new agreement and abandoned the project. The company says it lost its nearly $7 million investment and 70 people lost their jobs.
Beyonce's lawyers had said she was within her rights to get out of the deal because Gate Five didn't have needed financing.
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Trick to installing valve retainer clips
On a dohc zetec head, when doing a valve job and reseating your valves. Is there a trick to making it easier to reinstalling the valve retainer clips. Those stupid little 2 bushings i fought for hours to just get a couple put back on. Even with a valve spring compressor. No matter how i tried it or no matter what i thought of they just did not want to seat easily. they would always fall the wrong way or move once you tried to release the spring. So you guys that rebuild heads alot whats the trick?
Go to a machine shop and use a real spring compressor that holds the valve like a big C-clamp from the backside of the head.
The toolbox type spring compressors (I have a couple) are a big pain to use because the valve can still move in the guide instead of being locked down.
I can assemble a whole head in the time it takes to do one valve spring with a hobby-quality valve spring tool.
Give me a call I can help you
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Tanks markets not just 'Christmassy'
LULU and Finn Drewson were taken to the Tanks markets to find some "Christmassy things" for the home, but there were plenty of distractions.
Hope in My Pocket captures spirit of Anzac
Berardi/Foran/Karlen looked to the past to inform their debut album.
Magic tree's deep roots
BRIGHTLY coloured branches swirl and climb in Cairns Regional Gallery's The Loft space creating magic cubby holes and a tree that reaches the ceiling.
Queen tribute to rock Cairns
JOHNNY Blunt readily admits his sound doesn't completely mirror that of Freddie Mercury.
Concerns over $65m project plan
A GROUP of Cairns architects has moved to build a case for revisiting major design aspects of Cairns Regional Council's proposed $65 million project – The Precinct.
Fun day Kids roll up for fun day
CAIRNS families roll up for fun day at the newly-refurbished recreation centre in Manunda.
Quirky theatre Dinner theatre a creative feast
THE idea of a theatre restaurant came to Wes Evans while he arrived in his new home town.
Jazzmen spin pop classics
BEATLES and Bee Gees music re-imagined by The Montgomery Brothers duo on their latest album.
Innovative art Tree has roots in community
A VAST tree sculpture created by Japanese Australian artist Hiromi Tango is lighting up Cairns.
Music Goats giddy with awards call up
FIND out what's got Far North Queensland musician Mahney Wearne so excited.
The Precinct Song and dance over arts centre
HAVING spent 45 years in Cairns theatre, Wayne Rees is more qualified than most to add his two cents' worth about plans for the new performing arts centre.
Queensland's Taylor-made birthday bash
POP superstar Taylor Swift is set to reconvene her glamorous girl squad in Australia, and has big plans for a birthday bash at this exclusive Queensland bolthole.
'Sparks fly' for Affleck, co-star
BEN Affleck has reportedly moved on from romancing his kids' nanny to helping an ex co-star through her divorce. Are they Hollywood's newest couple?
'Bankrupt' 50 Cent stashes money in fridge
HE FILED for brankrupcy, but perhaps Fiddy should've just looked in the fridge.
Guess which TV heart-throb this is
YOU'VE seen him rock a mullet, but this particular 90s television star wasn't afraid of a perfect flick, either.
Seven puts rookies in the hot seat
SUMMER will be a time for the young guns to shine, with Channel 7 putting their rising Brisbane stars on the front line.
What these TV stars are really like
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Ed's a winner with sellout Suncorp crowd
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Uproar over new Potter revelation
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Klim leaves wife 'distraught, humiliated'
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600 jobs rely on boat build
SIX hundred jobs will be created if Cairns wins a $2 billion patrol boat building and servicing contract.
600 jobs rely on boat build
SIX hundred jobs will be created if Cairns wins a $2 billion patrol boat building and servicing contract.
Aussie terrorist tied to Paris attack
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Hope in My Pocket captures spirit of Anzac
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- In the Navigation menu at the bottom of the page, click Add content.
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Raggett House w tennis court
from £186 /night help Price for guests, Nights
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House / 6 bedrooms / sleeps 12 Home 497981
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House / 6 bedrooms / sleeps 12
|Key Info
Traditional pretty stone house with large extension providing very comfortable accommodation for 12 people. Every room is spacious and filled with light. There are great views from every window. Guests are stepping into a beautiful family home, with everything a house needs to comfortably entertain a large number of people. More than three acres of garden and fields including tennis court. Shed with spare mattresses and table tennis for overspill. The house sits in large elevated plot up a 200 yard drive making it very private. Parking for nine cars in hardcore area. Additional parking in field if dry. This is a private family house rented out during vacations.
Kitchen/dining room - 8.4m x 6m. Very spacious room. Range cooker with two electric ovens, grill and 6-gas burners, larder fridge, huge well-stocked larder (please replace items as they run out), dishwasher, all mod cons, big pans and serving dishes. Wonderful picture window looking out to view which includes Glastonbury Tor. On a good day it's possible to see around 18 miles. Full-size sliding doors out to large terrace which remains cool on very hot days, and further door to sunny front terrace. Both have eating areas.
Large airy hall lined with books and a piano with staircase ascending to gallery.
Drawing room - approx 8m x 4m with fireplace and woodburner. Plenty of sofas. Doors out to verandah and to front terrace.
Study - approached through a bookcase door, this room has two old computers directly linked to the internet. Both have guest accounts open. There is a third desk with sockets and ethernet connection. Back stairs to first floor.
Utility room - Washing machine. Indoor drying line.
Master bedroom - Huge airy room with full panoramic windows and two additional windows. Large bed with zip mattresses. En-suite bathroom with roomy shower and bath. En-suite walk-in cupboard with ample hanging space.
Bedroom 2 - Urban cool wallpapered room with small shower room/loo opposite. Double bed. Walk-in wardrobe.
Bedrooms 3 & 4 - Light airy rooms - one with double bed and one with twin beds and shared bathroom. Both have good wardrobe space.
Attic bedrooms 5&6 - Two very large and light rooms with adjoining big shower room on top floor. Two beds in each. These could be extended into dormitories with (three) spare mattresses from shed. What can I say about the decor and its state!! . . . Teenage rooms . . . Very teenage/child-friendly decor! An over-ambitious painting project has left paint stains on floor in one of the bedrooms and attic bathroom! One room has white walls with a home-made multi-coloured handprint feature(?!). The other has large panoramic forest wallhanging, fake grass floor and Beatles zebra crossing, guitars hanging on walls and sofa. Although these are attic rooms they each have high ceilings for about 4m x 4m.They are wonderful, cool and definitely not for grown-ups! Plenty of hanging space and shelves in both rooms. Cleanliness? We've done our best! Tiny cupboards into eaves are locked with screws to stop the bogeymen coming out of them!
TV room - Smallish hall area (approx 3m x 3.5m) on first floor with old TV, DVD player and battered sofa.
Verandah - Perfect for the evening sun or drizzly days - undercover with perspex roof. Around 7m x 4m. Dining table. Retractable washing line.
Terraces - Whilst most of the outdoor areas have some tables and chairs, these are easily moved to create dining for more people.
Tennis court - Full size court with floodlights for night-time play! Seating/watching area.
Shed - Pretty blue wooden structure with table-tennis and half-size billiards, doggy sofa and spare mattresses. Perfect for sulking teenagers! This room would not pass a cleanliness test, but we use it all the time.
Very good walking from the door.
Up to two dogs welcome in hard-floor areas only (kitchen, hall, utility) - but absolutely not upstairs. Sofa in kitchen must have cover on if dogs present.
Round and about - Lovely outdoor heated pool with sun loungers at local leisure centre about 20 mins walk away. Also squash, gym etc. Local historic town of Langport about 1.5 miles away - two butchers, greengrocer, supermarket, petrol, boutiques, bakeries, doctors, Thai and Indian restaurants, traditional take-aways. Beautiful river walks. Main supermarkets will all deliver - Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda.
Less than an hour by car to famous south coast beaches at Charmouth, Lyme Regis or West Bay, or try the deserted, fossil-rich, unspoilt north somerset pebble beaches at East Quantoxhead and around. Plenty of historic houses in easy reach, including Longleat which also has safari and play areas. Theme parks at Crealy and Brean with water slides, roller coasters etc, both less than an hour's drive.
|Sleeps up to 12, 6 bedrooms
|6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms, 1 En suites and 2 Shower rooms
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|Nearest beach
|Under an hour
|Car advised
|Nearest Amenities
|2.5 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Bristol (45 mins) or London Heathrow (2 hrs), Nearest railway: Taunton or Castle Cary - both 25 mins
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
|Central heating, TV, Pool or snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|Double beds (3), Single beds (6), Cots (1), Dining seats for 12, Lounge seats for 12
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Balcony or terrace, Private garden, Private tennis court, BBQ
|Parking, Not suitable for wheelchair users
The Somerset region
Raggett House is perched on a ridge with beautiful rural views in every direction. Glastonbury Tor dominates the skyline to the east, whilst the moors lie to the south and if there is flooding the views become quite fantastic. The region is popular with country lovers who want to take a break from the crowds in Devon and Cornwall without compromising on scenery.
Langport is walking distance - about 1.5 miles, or 2.5km. It has a supermarket, plus independent butchers, banks, gift shops, clothes shops, coffee shops, antiques, delicatessen, and a brilliant fish stall on Fridays - try the crab - hand picked and no mayo. YUM YUM YUM. There's also a great new Thai restaurant, an excellent Indian restaurant, the usual take-aways and award-winning pubs. The coasts to the south and the north-west are about an hour away. Wonderful wildlife and walking area. Lots of artists, musicians. Check out Ebenezer's Chapel lectures and films which offer soup and sofas whilst providing a fantastic cultural experience. There's cycling along the Parratt River. There's the usual offering of wonderful National Trust houses and gardens nearby, Longleat Safari Park, Crealy Adventure theme park (without a theme I believe), and the high-octane rides at Brean Leisure.
The local leisure is only a mile away and has a wonderful outdoor pool set in gardens ready for picnics and provides loungers and picnic tables. There are family friendly times with floats etc and lane swimming times for the serious. There are also squash and badminton courts.
There is a private floodlit tennis court and croquet at the house.
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New Heights
2317 Calvert St., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Neighborhood: Woodley Park
Cuisines: Modern, Fusion/Eclectic, American
Opening Hours:
Open Sunday through Thursday for 5 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 5 PM to 10:30 PM.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Nearby Metro Stops: Woodly Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan
Price Range: Expensive
Noise Level: Intimate
Reservations: Recommended
Website: http://www.newheightsrestaurant.com/home/
Best Dishes:
Roasted beet salad; potted black-bean rillettes; smoked trout with soba noodles; seared sea scallops with sweet-potato-duck hash; wild boar chop with red mole sauce; macaroni and cheese; creme brulee.
Price Details:
Appetizers, $7.50 to $11; main courses, $19 to $29.
Special Features: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Valet Parking Available
Logan Cox's cooking at this Woodley Park veteran aims to challenge diners with unexpected combinations of ingredients in a way few chefs dare. He doesn't always succeed, but at its best, his cooking is as satisfying as it is playful.
Cox apprenticed under exacting Palena chef Frank Ruta, and it shows in the clarity and precision of his dishes, whether it's his dim-sum-gone-mad-scientist scallop dumpling, his house-made agnolotti filled with bitter greens, or his preparations of braised or poached fish.
New Heights is among a shrinking group of independent fine-dining restaurants, which means portions tend to be small, and the dining room seems dated in comparison with the chef's daring. But longtime owner Umbi Singh runs the operation with a steady hand and the drinking is as good as the eating thanks to a first-rate by-the-glass wine list, a creative cocktail program, and one of the best gin selections anywhere.
Also good: Cod croquettes; pan-roasted guinea hen; sugar-and-masala-spiced doughnuts.
Open daily for dinner. Expensive.


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Interesting Android Set-Top Box Concept
The above video is from tech site Gigaom, and contains an interview with reps from IDER, which is a Chinese manufacturer of AV entertainment devices, during the CeBIT show in Germany. During the video the reps show off a couple of Android powered set-top boxes, one of which has a motion controlled remote to interact with the software. The boxes are running Android 2.2 and appear to work pretty well during the demo.
Archos Readying a Pair of Devices on Eve of Expo
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DO go in the basement! Lost Weekend's new Cinecave opens this week
Exciting news rumbling from beneath Valencia Street's staunchly independent Lost Weekend Video: the micro-theater Cinecave is opening this week with events Thu/29 and Fri/30, after an awesomely successful Kickstarter campaign. The 25-seat screening room, available for members of Lost Weekend's Cineclub (join at the store), boasts real movie theater seats, a brand-new screen, and kickin' sound system.
So, what-all's gonna go down in the Cinecave? According to Lost Weekend's Kickstarter page:
"We have an enthusiastic staff with wide-ranging tastes all eager to program fun and engaging screenings ... from rare films available only on film or from our extensive collection of unavailable-to-rent imports, to sinfully satisfying Buffy marathons. We have projectors and access to thousands of films on video and 16mm film. We'll also continue to work with local film collectives, present premieres of locally produced shorts and features, ladies' nights, works in progress, and workshops for filmmakers.
"We'll have obscure von Trier docs, Van Damme-athons and maybe even stand-up comedy. There will definitely be something for everyone. Most importantly, we'll still be here and San Francisco will still have access to our many rare films either through traditional rentals or through the shared experience of a live screening. Let's get people off of their computers and hanging out with each other again. Let's watch some movies!"
The Cinecave will unveil a regular schedule in July; it'll also be available for rentals for private events (contact the store for info). There'll be an open house Thu/29 and an opening night event Sat/30 hosted by Jesse Hawthorne Ficks, a.k.a. the programmer-host of the popular "Midnites for Maniacs" film series at the Castro. Ficks, an occasional Guardian contributor who calls Lost Weekend his "neighborhood video store," will be programming a once-a-month event at the 'Cave that celebrates the video format. (Of the opening night event, he hints that the top-secret flicks will be "two of my all-time favorite movies;" reservations for both screenings begin at noon Sat/30 by phone or in person at Lost Weekend.)
"A lot of people have nostalgic feelings toward video stores. I hung out at video stores when I was a kid! But I was trying to think of what would be a good way to get people to come to a video store who have maybe never even been to a video store, a younger generation," he says. "The idea was, just as the death of film is happening, the death of the video tape, or the laser disc, seemed to be just as important or nostalgic to my generation. I decided that I would host a night that would only screen movies that are available on VHS, Beta, or laser disc — actually putting the video tape in. Sometimes it gets fucked up, and you have to fast-forward, and there are those weird lines..."
So if the tape gets fucked up, I hear you wondering, what's the point? Well, some movies are only available on these formats and will likely never be released on DVD. Some movies are available on DVD, but certain versions are only available on outdated formats. For collectors and other serious film fanatics, this is important.
"The holy grail for me of laser discs is Texasville. Sequel to The Last Picture Show, it didn't do too well when it came out, but then, surprisingly, [it had] some real champions. On laser disc only, [there was a version of Texasville] with an extra 30 minutes. And that footage has never been restored to DVD or Blu-Ray. It's not available on 35mm. The only way you can see the director's cut on Texasville is on laser disc," he says.
"I started looking around at more of these movies that sort of fall between the cracks. It happens with every [change in medium] — there are all these lost films," he explains. "You can get a lot of movies streaming nowadays, but there are also a lot that you can't get that were even released on DVD or Blu-ray. So I think that's where the idea [for my Cinecave programming] came from: 'What weird films have we never even heard of, because they're only on some obscure format that we don't even have a player for anymore?'"
"The films that I'm going to screen cannot be screened even in a movie theater. So this isn't just, that it's not available on DVD or Netflix. I am running into so many difficult situations [as a programmer] with studios with 35mm prints, where they have a print maybe in the archives but they won't mail it out. Or they don't have a print in the archives, but they won't let you screen a collector's print. Literally, these movies can't be seen in rep house programming, and they can't be seen streaming or on DVD. It's this weird loophole that I wanted to try and emphasize with this video madness series."
As a film fan, Ficks is excited by the 'Cave joining the local cinema scene. "I know they have different programmers who are going to come in. It feels like it'll be a personal experience," he says. "Also, I think them renting the theater out is really is amazing — when you go down there, you'll be like, 'Shit, I really want to bring my friends here one late night and show my favorite TV show.' It's like the greatest living-room set-up you could imagine."
Open House Fri/29, 8-11pm, free
Opening Night Sat/30, 7 and 9:45pm, suggested donation $10
Lost Weekend Video
1034 Valencia, SF
(415) 643-3373
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17 Incredible Images That Will Make You Wish You Were On MauiIt doesn't matter if you're a honeymooner or a family of four, the magnificence of Maui never seems to disappoint. We took advantage of our time there, while visiting for a friend's wedding, to explore both sides of the island paradise a few days before and after the festivities. From the touristy tiki torches of Lahaina in the east to the surreal sunrise on Mount Haleakala in the wild west, here are 17 photos that will make you wish you were on Maui. Our trip combined the best of both sides of the island with a few nights on... read more
5 Reasons Everyone Needs To Jet Ski In Manuel AntonioJet Skiing in Manuel Antonio was some of the most fun we've had since moving to Costa Rica. Dan has a bit of jet skiing experience, but for both of us, it was downright exhilarating to spend a morning out on the picture-perfect waves. Manuel Antonio seems to be every tourist's favorite spot in Costa Rica, and now we finally understand why so many travelers take to the shores of the national park each year. We have friends and family visiting us over the next few months, and this is at the top of our list of personal recommendations... read more
A Thanksgiving Giveaway Trip For Our Amazing Readers!With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we want to take the time to stop and truly appreciate all that we are thankful for. And that starts with you. We love our readers. To our new readers and the ones who have been with us from the start: thank you. It's not always easy being a travel blogger; but the support, emails and encouragement we receive from our readers make what we do all worth it. It's you who inspires us to keep inspiring others. To show you just how thankful we are for you, we are offering an AWESOME... read more
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5 ways to travel to Boracay, Philippines: planes, (no) trains and automobiles:Do you remember the Tootsie Roll lollipop commercials with Mr. Owl, where the little boy would walk up and ask the wise bird, "Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" And Mr. Owl would reply, "Let's find out: one, two, three," and eat it. That's how I felt about traveling to Boracay, Philippines. Only I asked, "How many modes of transportation does it take to get to a single island in the Philippines?" Fun fact: it was more than three. Boracay is a tiny island among the Visayas,... read more
Whale Watching In Costa Rica: A Spectacular Wildlife EncounterSandy, bare-feet sloshed over the muddy coastland. Hands were gently held one-by-one as we were assisted onto a small boat. Then, sitting squarely on individual blue seats, the engine ignited and thrust the boat full of eager faces over the breakers and into open waters. The bright blue ocean lapping in stark contrast against the rugged ginger cliffs elicited a lull over the entire group as we earnestly began our quest for the day: spotting a majestic Humpback whale. We were heading out into the ocean in mid-October; we were told the whale migration season would culminate in just a couple of weeks, which left many with doubts that... read more
5 Unique Travel Apps Every Wanderluster Should Know AboutFor as much time as we spend locked into our devices to make our location-independent business possible, we always seem to be behind the latest trends. For example, as much as we've tried (and wanted) to get on Snapchat, we just can't seem to find the time to learn about yet another social media app. The same is true for travel apps. With new apps coming out all the time, it can be overwhelming to try to utilize them all. However, that said, there are a few apps that have caught our attention either for their uniqueness, practicality, or... read more
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Coping with Reverse Culture Shock: What You Need To KnowReverse culture shock is the ugliest part of traveling. It marks the end of your adventures, and worse yet, a return to normalcy. The term "reverse culture shock" is defined as: an "idealized view of home" and the "expectation of total familiarity." To put it bluntly, it's the somewhat devastating feeling that accompanies your flight home from a long stint abroad — after the initial 'I-can't-believe-I'm-going-home-excitement' wears off and you're left with a whole of, well, nothing. I came across a good way of putting reverse culture shock in my research — "you find yourself feeling... read more
The Ultimate Guide To House Sitting: What You Need To KnowWe've done our fair share of housesitting in stunning destinations around the world like Costa Rica, France and New York City. As such, we get a lot of emails and questions about what it's like and how other traveler's can find housesitting jobs, too. And while we've written about house sitting in San Ramon and the South of France, we've never actually written a comprehensive guide to house sitting. So finally, here you have it: A Cruising Couple's guide to getting started with housesitting: Spoiler Alert: we have a special bonus gift for our AWESOME readers at the end of this post—ahem,... read more
Discovering The Surprisingly Delicious Wine of CyprusFood and drink are at the heart of Cypriot culture and fantastic cuisine can be found all over the island, from the bustling cities of Limassol and Larnaca to the tiny villages of the Troodos mountains, while the summer months are jam-packed full of food festivals. And while traditional dishes like fried calamari, keftedes and baklava are known the world over, the wines of Cyprus are not so widely renowned – which is surprising as Cyprus is one of the world's oldest producers of wine, with a history that dates back some 6,000 years. A brief history of Cypriot... read more
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Khloe Kardashian vs. Amber Rose
Amber Rose, 31, spoke out on New York's Power 105.1 about the Kardashian clan - specifically Tyga's relationship with the youngest of the bunch Kylie Jenner, 17. It's also worth noting that Rose is best friends with Tyga's baby mama Blac Chyna. "Kylie's a baby. She needs to go to bed at 7 o'clock and relax. It's ridiculous..." Khloe fired back on Twitter to defend her sister, writing, "Please don't worry about my sister who has a career and her sh*t together at ONLY 17. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones," Khloe proceeded to call out Rose for becoming a stripper at just 15-years-old.
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Iggy Azalea vs. Snoop Dogg
After Snoop Dogg poked fun of Iggy Azalea in an Instagram post, Iggy reportedly responded in a tweet (which was deleted) by calling Snoop "mean." But the Dogg didn't stop there. He posted more memes, comparing Iggy to Marlon Wayans' character in the film White Chicks and told Iggy to "cool out" in another post. Iggy addressed the feud on Twitter, writing that she only had a problem with the first meme Snoop posted, which was the image of a man. It read: Iggy Azalea No Make Up. She also noted that Snoop's post shocked her because he acts differently when he's face to face with her.
Lil Wayne took shots at Scooter Braun in defense of Lil Twist. Weezy heard Scooter was running his mouth about Justin Bieber's buddy, and recorded a message with a few choice words for Braun. Part of his message included, "Anything you got to say, when you see me, say it to my motherf***in' face."
The rapper and pro boxer reportedly got into a fight while in Las Vegas over Memorial Day Weekend this year. The altercation was reportedly about T.I.'s wife Tiny, and as to who threw the first punch - both sides are telling different stories. In fact, T.I. announced he was done talking about the matter.
After Jimmy Kimmel spoofed a BBC Kanye West interview, the rapper took to Twitter to deliver an epic rant on the matter. The two eventually made up after Kanye was a guest on Jimmy's show. Kimmel even said, "We had a big dumb fight on Twitter but he was nice enough to come on tonight."
After Big Sean released his track "Control," the hip hop world exploded when they heard Kendrick Lamar's much-talked about verse. The rap basically gave off the idea that Kendrick was trying to kill (figuratively) his competition. Several of his rap buddies were less than amused to say the least.
The NBA was shocked and appalled after private recordings of Sterling making racist comments surfaced. Although he apologized, claimed he had "made a terrible mistake," and denied he is racist, he was eventually banned from the NBA due to the matter.
After private recordings of Sterling making racist comments surfaced, much (if not all) of the hip hop community and beyond were appalled. Several rappers voiced their opinions via video and social media, calling out the former Clippers owner and expressing their opinion on the matter and Sterling himself.
The two rappers were famously involved in brawl outside of a Los Angeles Studio, which was allegedly over a parking space. After the incident, Frank tweeted "got jumped by chris and a couple guys. lol. i only wish everest [his dog] was there."
While at W.I.P. nightclub in New York City, the rappers and their crews got into a huge fight. The brawl was so bad that bottles were allegedly thrown. Chris posted a photo the next day of him sporting a bloody gash on this chin. There was buzz at the time that the two were feuding over Rihanna.
After an article surfaced in Forbes claiming that Iggy Azalea's quick rise in the charts has been putting her on top while Nicki remained "oddly quiet for months," Queen Barb spoke up. During an interview with "The Breakfast Club," Nicki said, "All Forbes needs to worry about is my finances and when Iâm going to be selling Myx Fusions for $250 million. Thatâs all they need to worry about. We rely on hip-hop connoisseurs and blogs for that kind of information. So we appreciate it, but no thank you."
The Chicago rapper threatened to "smack" Katy Perry on Twitter after the pop star referenced one of his songs. She tweeted that title "I Hate Being Sober" caused her to "have serious doubt for the world." Keef responded by saying, "Dat b---- Katy Perry Can Suck Skin Off my D---." He continued, "I'll smack The S--- out her."
Katy apologized after tweeting, "Mr. Keef! I'm sorry if I offended you. I heard a lot of people guesting on the song & didn't even know it was you in particular." She went on, "I'm a fan of your 'Don't Like' video tbh. I was really just having a general opinion on our generations desire to be constantly intoxicated."
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This was an all out diva vs. diva war and we all had the pleasure of witnessing it on television. It all started during their judging stints on "American Idol." Carey was told that she'd be the only female judge on season 12 of the reality competition and it all just snowballed from there. The two even got into a showdown and briefly shut down the show's auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kanye West may be married to Kim Kardashian now, but before the couple tied the knot, Ray J let the world know that he "Hit It First" via a song of the same name.
While filming the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion special this year, Kenya and Porsha were involved in the brawl of the century in a full-blown, hair-pulling, body dragging fight. Porsha felt bullied by Kenya, and after the scuffle, Porsha was eventually arrested and released on a simple battery misdemeanor charge."
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This is undoubtedly the biggest feud in hip hop to date. It's a battle of east coast vs. west coast and ended horribly in 1996 with the murder of Tupac, and Biggie only a year later.
This goes far beyond the term "cat fight." Over a decade ago, the girls took shots at each other on songs they were featured on, and the beef only intensified when actual shots were fired between crews. It all went down when the two ran into each other outside of a New York radio station. Any effort to make peace has been unsuccessful.
Nicki Minaj has consistently taken shots at the veteran rapper several times in her plenty of her songs, causing Lil Kim to feel disrespected. Many rap titans have encouraged the girls to respect one another so they can all 'rap together' peacefully.
The two New York rappers attacked one another lyrically through song, starting over a decade ago. However, in 2005 the two hip-hop heavyweights made peace and have since then even collaborated with one another.
The rappers got into a scuffle backstage at this year's BET Awards.
On a 2004 tour together, the feud hit a high point at Madison Square Garden in New York when Kelly stopped his performance after he noticed two people in the audience with weapons, and claimed that he was attacked with pepperspray by a member in Jay-Z's camp. After being kicked off the tour Kells filed a lawsuit against Jigga man.
It was a war of words after 50 released his song 'Piggy Bank', which was a blow to Joe. The big guy fired back with a track of his own and a magazine interview, adding fuel to the fire.
The two have gone head to head over a few different things, but back in 2000, 50 fought with the Murder Inc. camp in New York suffering three stab wounds. Naturally, the rappers conitinued to take shots at each other via their music, failing to resolve their issues.
Ice Cube's decision to leave NWA in the late 80s started a battle of words between the rapper and his former group. The feud hit a high point when NWA member Eazy-E shot manager Jerry Heller.
Beginning in 2004, the feud eventually led to both rapper's crews fighting in a Houston fast-food parking lot. Prior to the brawl, Flip said some nasty comments about T.I. while in prison. T.I. fired back at Flip onstage, causing Flip to make threats against his son.
The conflict between these two started in the late 90s after LL failed to remove a line (as promised) responding to Canibus, appearing on the track '4, 3 , 2, 1'. Canibus struck back by defaming the rapper in another recorded track, escalating a lyrical war between the two.
Featured on one of Ja Rule's tracks in 2004, Jadakiss took a shot at 50 Cent, causing the rapper to fire back with another song. Jada continued the lyrical fight with four songs attacking 50, before the feud dissipated.
The two exchanged words on Twitter because of street violence, especially after a young rapper's unfortunate death. At a live show Fiasco made an apology to Keef for the comments he made.
Rapper Game and 50 threw a punches at each other, through the use of photos, when Game featured the rapper's group G-Unit dressed as Ghostbusters on his mixtape. The two also fought over their documentary, and the battle resulted in a brawl involving guns outside of a New York radio station, after Game was kicked out of G-Unit.
The feud began when the veteran rapper took a shot at Soulja on a mixtape, attacking the young rapper's talent. Soulja Boy responded with a YouTube video in retaliation. Ice-T said he was sorry for the brutal words but made it clear he is still not a fan of Soulja's record.
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It's still just a rumor, but an anonymous family insider said on Tuesday that "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" will end in 2015, after its 10th season.
That makes sense, as it jives with earlier statements from Kim that she was committed to staying on the show until at least season 10, which would be until 2015.
In 2012, the family signed a three-year-deal worth $40 million to ensure the series continued until 2015. However, the source says that the family has no interest in continuing the show past that point.
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It has been the biggest reality franchise of all time. Both Kim and Kris (Jenner) want to make sure they end on a high note, leaving fans wanting more, rather than try and stretch the show on for another few seasons and watch it die a death.
Plus, they are now moving on in their lives. Exploring new options and opportunities. Kim wants to be with her daughter and (boyfriend) Kanye (West), while Kris wants to focus on being a talk show host and maybe start producing movies.
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" debuted in 2007 and has been a ratings hit for the E! network. It has also made the family extremely wealthy. As the source continued:
They have all made so much money that they never need to work again. They want a break from the cameras -- that shouldn't be too surprising.
The series has spawned three spin-offs: "Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami," "Kourtney & Kim Take New York" and "Khloe & Lamar."
Kris Jenner's daytime talk show recently debuted, too.