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Delightful three bedroom holiday apartment set in an elevated position with lovely views over the Hope Valley. The lodge has been fitted and equipped to a very good standard with its own entrance, parking and garden. Just 750 yards walk down hill to the popular village of Hathersage with shops, pub and heated outdoor swimming pool (summer months). An ideal base to explore all the Peak District has to offer. Golf and horse riding nearby.
12 steps to entrance. All on ground floor: Living/dining room with French doors. Kitchen. 3 bedrooms: 2 double, one (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with additional single bunk above (for +1 child), 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. Satellite TV. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Lawned garden with patio and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. NB: 6 steep steps to garden (no handrail), alternative access available.
"Spacious stone cottages with fine facilities, in a beautiful, tranquil woodland setting..."
"Set in the Darwin Forest on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this group of holiday cottages enjoys an ideal location from which to enjoy the area's great natural beauty. Built in traditional Derbyshire stone to blend effortlessly into their surroundings, they are set around the lake and surrounded by mixed woodland, an ideal habitat for a rich variety of wildlife. The cottages are modern and spacious, with comfortably furnished living rooms, several enjoying views over the lake. A central courtyard area creates a focal point, and each cottage has its own patio, as well as shared use of the nine acres of beautiful wooded grounds which include an enclosed, elevated woodland walk around the lake. An old stone building has been dismantled and then erected in the grounds and is used for conferences and also as a fitness/weight loss venue (these facilities can be booked in advance with the management).This peaceful spot is the perfect stopping off point for walking and cycling amid superb countryside, and a trekking centre just around the corner provides plenty of opportunity to explore on horseback. For the more adventurous, a whole host of outdoor pursuits is available nearby, including sailing, wind-surfing and canoeing on Carsington Reservoir, 13 miles away, while Derbyshire's gritstone edges and deep caverns attract rock climbing and pot-holing enthusiasts.The popular Derbyshire Dales town of Matlock is only 4 miles away, with a good choice of pubs, restaurants and shops. Among the attractions here are the Peak Rail steam trains, the Heights of Abraham pleasure grounds, reached by a cable car across the gorge, dramatic show caverns and Gulliver's Kingdom. There is also a fascinating Lead Mining Museum and an excellent Tramway Museum at Crich, providing something of interest for everyone. A short drive away is the splendid Chatsworth House with its fine collections of paintings and furniture, and Haddon Hall in the beautiful Wye Valley. Village shop and local pub 2 miles. Darwin Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all amid beautiful surroundings, and to enjoy the many attractions that make this region so popular. The attractive cottages at Darwin Lake are cosily heated, insulated and double glazed throughout. The countryside is especially beautiful in the quieter seasons, and this tranquil location is accessible from major routes – ideal for Short Breaks and for holidays at all times of the year. Shop 2 miles."
A spacious detached property. Entrance hall. Spacious living room with French door to patio. Modern fitted kitchen/dining room. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Large double bedroom with en-suite shower room, toilet and additional single bed (for +1). Further smaller double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
Ground Floor: Property has oil fired central heating and comprises; Kitchen/Diner: With electric double oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, dining table, stepping up to.. Sitting Area: With comfy chairs and multi fuel stove Lounge: With multi fuel stove, Freesat TV and sofas Garage: With washing machine, freezer and secure storage for bikes.
First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed and en suite shower room with wash basin and WC Bedroom 2: With double bed Bedroom 3: With twin beds (linked as super king please request layout when booking) Note: this room has a sloping ceiling Bedroom 4: With single bed Bathroom: With bath, shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail
All fuel, power, bed linen and towels included. Starter pack provided for the fire. Travel cot and high chair available on request.Enclosed garden with decked area overlooking ponds (fenced off). Outdoor furniture. Hot tub and BBQ area. Bike store. Off road parking for 3 cars. Please note: Use of the hot tub is optional, however if used there is a £50 charge payable to the owner on arrival.
In a traditional farmyard setting on the edge of the village of Butterton, this traditional stone barn has been converted into a comfortable holiday home. It has its own private patio area and there is shared lawn space and access to the owners' grounds. Walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep, and the Manifold Valley is within short walking distance and has a cycle route to enjoy. Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell, Dovedale, Chatsworth and Alton Towers are easily reached. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile.
Open-plan living room with kitchen area and tiled floor. Doorway to open-plan dining room with central beam and kitchen area with tiled floor. Double bedroom with 6ft bed (zip & link, can be twin). Shower room with walk-in shower and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (zip & link, can be twin), one with TV. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
This impressive barn conversion lies in a peaceful hamlet on the edge of Lathkill Dale, one of England's most beautiful valleys and a national nature reserve. With enclosed front garden and private rear decked area with hot tub, it is 2 miles from bustling Bakewell, with swimming pool, museum and shops. Ashford-in-the-Water has excellent river walks and great pubs. Surrounded by stunning Peak District countryside, The Dutch Barn is perfect for a walking or cycling holiday with many traffic-free trails and cycle hire centres locally. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within 5 miles. Visit Matlock Bath, with the Heights of Abraham and Gullivers Kingdom. Castleton Caverns and Carsington Water are just 12 miles. Alton Towers, 25 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub serving food 200 yards.
Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double (5ft), one with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with additional pull-out single, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Electric central heating and electricity included (first £25 included, remainder by meter reading October-April). Bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. iPod dock. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Wi-fi. Enclosed garden and furniture. Enclosed decking area. Hot tub. No smoking.
Ground Floor: The property has gas central heating and comprises:Lounge: Beamed with wood burner, 37" Freeview TV, DVD player, iPod dock and CD/radio.Dining room: With oak boarded floor and wood burner.Kitchen: With tiled floor, electric oven, gas hob, gas range, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.Bedroom 1: With double bed.Shower room: With shower and WC.
First Floor: Bedroom 2: With double bed and vaulted ceiling.Bedroom 3: With 4ft double bed.Bedroom 4: With king size bed, door to garden and en-suite with shower over bath and WC.Bathroom: With roll top bath, shower and WC.
All gas, electric, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burners provided. Wi-Fi. Wi-fi available. Enclosed lawned garden with heated summerhouse, BBQ, patio and furniture. Private parking for 1 car and on street parking for 2 cars. 2 dogs welcome. Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the garden.
This luxurious holiday cottage is spacious, yet intimate, and commands beautiful views of the countryside surrounding the peaceful village of Sheldon, only 3 miles from the market town of Bakewell. The oldest part of the cottage dates from 1800 and has been converted skilfully into a living room with tasteful furnishings, original beams, exposed stone walls and a large fireplace with a multi-fuel burner. There is a large dining area adjacent to the living room and a kitchen which leads into a south-facing conservatory, ideal for breakfast and relaxing. There is a downstairs toilet and utility area. Upstairs has three large double bedrooms (two with en-suite showers) and a bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a 6ft zip and link bed which can be used as a double bed or two single beds. The cottage has Sky TV and wi-fi internet access. Only a few steps from the main cottage is a games room and studio apartment. The large, heated games room has a pool table and table tennis table as well as a drying room for wet clothes and boots. Above the games room is the studio with sitting room and a double bedroom with en-suite. The sitting room has a sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only) and a TV. The cottage stands in an enclosed garden which has driveway parking for four vehicles, flower beds and two lawns. The larger lawn overlooks the nearby fields and hills, and is ideal for ball games. It adjoins a stone-flagged patio area with a built-in barbecue and outside table and chairs. Sheldon has a pub close to the cottage which is friendly and provides good food. The village is within easy reach of Bakewell and Ashford-on-the-Water, and is an excellent starting point for walking, exploring the countryside and visiting Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, The Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath, the caves around Castleton and many other attractions in the Peak District. Shop 1 mile, pub 100 yards.
Beamed living room with multi-fuel burner, beams, exposed stone walls and laminate floor. Dining room with laminate floor. Large well-equipped kitchen with TV and tiled floor. Conservatory. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed (zip & link, can be 2 single beds), two with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor studio: Sitting room with TV and double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only). Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
Nestling in the stunning scenery of Goyt Valley this wing of the owner's farmhouse retains many of its original features and beams. This spacious holiday accommodation, situated on a working farm, is in an ideal place to explore this lovely area, and is also in a conservation area, with walks from the doorstep. It is 1 mile from Whaley Bridge where you can stroll along the tow path to the Buxworth Basin or take a narrow boat trip. Whaley Bridge also has a train station to help explore if you want to leave the car behind. You could spend a day in Manchester and take in a show for the evening. 6½ miles away is the famous spa town of Buxton which also boasts an opera house and Pavilion Gardens. Book a day in the Dome Spa to relax or travel a little further and visit Chatsworth House and its amazing gardens and estate. Medieval Haddon Hall and the old market town of Bakewell is a must and you can travel through Winnets Pass to the charming village of Castleton with its famous caves where the Blue John stone is mined. Take a tour by boat through these caves and learn about the history of the people and how they mined them. Matlock Bath and Alton Towers make great days out for families. There are plenty of activities to enjoy locally including inhouse clay pigeon shooting lessons (at cost, by arrangement with owner) and there is also golf and horse riding located within 5 miles of the property. Shops 11/2 mile, pub 500 yards.
Ground floor: Living room with French doors. Dining room/kitchen. Beams throughout. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double, one (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet, 2 twin. Shower room with toilet.
Open fire in living room included (initial fuel included). Gas central heating included (£20per week, £10 per short break October-April). Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot. High chair. Video. Stereo/CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer on request. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi available at £10per week or short break. Small lawned area with terrace and picnic table. Barbecue. Parking (3 cars). No smoking.
Enjoying a peaceful, rural location with unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside, Annie's Meadow Barn sits within 8 acres of its own meadows, offering complete seclusion and tranquillity. This detached stone barn, which dates back to the 18th century, has been converted into a spacious and comfortable holiday home, with the addition of a games room which features large glass doors opening onto the paved/barbecue area with spectacular views over the countryside. The lively old market town of Ashbourne is only 2½ miles away, offering antique shops, bars, restaurants and cafés. Carsington Water, 6 miles, is a superb windsurfing and sailing centre and has an area devoted to wildlife and nature conservancy. At the watersports centre, guests can hire (with tuition) kayaks, windsurfers, Canadian canoes and bicycles. Professional fly fishing is available to enable guests to try their hand at fishing this popular, well-stocked reservoir. Fine country walking is virtually on the doorstep, and the renowned Tissington and Middleton cycle trails are both close by. Wirksworth, the attractive market of Bakewell, famed for its pudding, and Matlock are all fascinating towns nearby. Matlock Bath, 6 miles, is popular as an inland resort, standing on the River Derwent amid lovely scenery, and offering boating, angling, bowls, tennis and cricket. Enjoy a day out at the National Tramway Museum, where visitors can enjoy the fun experience of trams from around the world. Magnificent Chatsworth House, 16 miles, boasts a famous collection of art treasures, as well as beautiful gardens. Haddon Hall, 13 miles, is England's most complete and authentic medieval house, dating back to the 14th-century. One of Britain's premier theme parks, Alton Towers, is also within easy reach. Shops and pub 2 miles.
Living room with wood-burning stove, French doors, exposed brickwork and wooden floor. Sitting/games room with doors to paved area. Spacious kitchen with dining area, TV and tiled floor. Twin bedroom with zip & link beds and en-suite wet room with bath. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with Velux window. Single bedroom with additional pull-out single bed (for +1). Shower room and toilet. Separate staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with TV, Velux window and en-suite shower room with toilet.
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Situated in the High Peak on the border of The Peak District National Park, this stylish semi-detached holiday property offers modern and traditional living. Ideally located for adventurous outdoor pursuits both the Dark Peaks and the White Peaks are within easy reach. For the more sedate it is just a short walk of ½ mile to the famous Buxworth Basin, or take a stroll along the tow path of the canal to the village of Whaley Bridge, about 1 mile. A keen walker may want to walk to Edale and catch the train back to Chinley station only 2 miles away or perhaps take the train to Manchester and take in a museum, show, art gallery or just shop. Chatsworth House, the spa town of Buxton and Castleton caves are all within easy reach and make great days out. Shops 1 mile, restaurant 2 miles and pubs ½ mile.
Ground floor: Dining room with beams. Kitchen with stone floor. Study. Utility room with toilet. Open tread stairs to first floor: Living room with double sofa bed and wooden floor. Games room. Open tread stairs to second floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double, one (6ft) with en-suite bathroom with spa/jacuzzi bath and toilet, one with wooden floor, 1 twin. Shower room with toilet.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Four Freeview TVs. DVD. CD. Multi fuel range. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed patio with sitting-out area. Ample parking. Cycle store. Exercise equipment. No smoking. NB: Drop in grounds.
Crow Hill, a country house estate, is on the edge of the National Trust Marsden Moor, in the heart of beautiful Yorkshire. This dramatic moor landscape offers the most amazing location for each of these properties, furnished with designer interiors and period features, within minutes of Marsden, a small Pennine village, offering shopping, a real ale pub, restaurants and a popular TV location for 'Last of the Summer Wine'. Set in private grounds and formal gardens with footpaths direct to the moors, the 4 properties feature breathtaking views from every aspect, a true haven of tranquillity and relaxation at anytime of year. Crow Hill (ref 24409) is a stunning Victorian country house situated at the top of a long sweeping drive with a mixture of period furniture and original features. This is the quintessential English country house, ideal for family holidays, parties and weddings (extra charge applies, please contact owner for more information). A grand house which combines opulence with relaxed, casual comfort, offering plenty of space for all. Crow Hill Cottage (ref 19330), the former estate stables, is a stunning property with contemporary country designer interiors including a relaxing living room with open fire and French doors opening onto the terrace. Crow Hill Lodge (ref 24095) has a modern interior within the former estate coach house, featuring a living room with floor to ceiling windows with views over the estate and valley beyond. The West Wing (ref 28740) offers two-storey accommodation within a wing of the main house. Properties 24409, 19330, 24095 and 28740 can be booked together to accommodate up to 31 guests, making an ideal venue for weddings, celebrations and events, subject to an extra charge. The Cottage and The Lodge are ground floor properties with easy access. Horse riding 1/4 mile, golf within a 10-minute walk, shops and pubs within 5 minutes.
Ground floor: Living room with beams. Dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double (5ft), one with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin (with additional interconnecting door to double). Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Travel cot and high chair on request. Satellite TV. iPod dock. Gas/electric range. Tumble dryer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Cycle store. NB: 6 steps in garden.
All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. DVD. CD. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Shared use of 16 acres natural unspoilt moors. Barbecue. Ample parking. One pet welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). No smoking.
Ground Floor: Property has electric central heating throughout and comprises: Open plan Kitchen/Diner/Lounge: With flat screen TV, DVD player, Free View, log burning stove, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and table with eight chairs. Down 2 steps leading to.... Cloakroom: With WC and wash basin.
First Floor: Boot/Utility Room: With sink, washing machine and tumble dryer Bathroom: With bath, shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail Bedroom 1: With twin beds Bedroom 2: With double bed
Second Floor: Bedroom 3: With twin beds Bedroom 4: With double bed Shower Room: With shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.
All fuel for the background heating, all power, bed linen and towels included. First bag of logs and sticks provided. Travel cot available on request.Small courtyard at the rear with garden furniture and BBQ. On street parking available.
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Baseball Notes
Kyle Lohse waited all winter and finally found a home with Milwaukee.
Lohse and the Brewers completed a three-year contract worth $33 million on Monday, a big boost to their suspect rotation exactly a week before the season opener at home against Colorado.
"I'm really happy to be able to come over," Lohse said during a news conference at Milwaukee's spring training facility in Phoenix. "With this offense and the ability of their pitching staff, it looks like a good fit. I know everybody in the division."
Lohse enjoyed his best season in the majors last year, going 16-3 with a 2.86 ERA and helping St. Louis earn an NL wild-card spot.
When he hit the free-agent market, however, it took nearly the entire offseason for the 34-year-old right-hander to find a new team. He turned down a $13.3 million qualifying offer from the Cardinals in November, so under baseball's new labor agreement most major league clubs had to be willing to forfeit a first-round draft pick if they wanted to sign him.
Edinson Volquez is set to start on opening day for the San Diego Padres.
Manager Bud Black said Volquez will get the assignment. The Padres open Monday in New York against the Mets.
This will be the third consecutive year that Volquez has started an opener. He pitched the first game for Cincinnati in 2011 and for the Padres last season.
Volquez was 11-11 with a 4.14 ERA last year for the Padres.
Scott Kazmir, who hasn't pitched in the majors in almost two years, won a spot in Cleveland's rotation.
The left-hander was chosen as the Indians' No. 5 starter by Manager Terry Francona. Kazmir's comeback took him to the independent Atlantic League last season.
Kazmir went 9-15 with the Angels in 2010. He made one start in 2011 before he was placed on the disabled list and released two months later.
New York Mets left-handed reliever Pedro Feliciano will be sent down to Triple-A for a month to build arm strength. …
The Arizona Diamondbacks released catcher Rod Barajas, a move that makes Wil Nieves the backup to starter Miguel Montero. …
Baltimore DH Wilson Betemit suffered a sprained ligament in his right knee in the fifth inning of Monday's game with Boston. …
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie will start the regular season on the disabled list because of a strained rib.
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A splash of color
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Decorative touches give this simple house its personality
By Tammy Raddle ~ Southeast Missourian
Some houses are built to be nondescript and plain, others are designed to catch the eye of every passerby. The house at 1504 Amblewood has a simple-looking exterior but is bursting with personality inside.
Outside, the house is well-kept. It's a brick and vinyl, one and a half-story structure that has an attached two-car garage. The yard is neat, level, and comes with a good mixture of shrubs, perennials and mature trees. White pillars support the covered porch. Brass lanterns flank each side of the white entrance door with green sidelights that match the shutters.
Step into color
With a step inside, this house bursts into color. Even in rooms where there is no natural light, color gives the illusion of natural light.
To the left of the foyer is the family room, which has old-fashioned wide-planked hardwood floors that give this house an immediate arts and crafts-period feel. The walls are painted in a sunny yellow, with large double cottage-style windows overlooking the front yard. Antique green shutters playfully offer privacy.
The dining room also has hardwood floors, but the walls have been painted a midnight blue with a sponge effect to create texture. A rear window overlooks the back yard and in-ground pool.
The kitchen has simple walnut cabinets, but the floor is painted concrete that soon will be covered with hardwood or tile. The kitchen has a standard double sink in stainless steel and side-by side refrigerator with indoor drink and ice dispenser.
There have also been many updates to this house. The most interesting is a sunroom designed by Cape Girardeau architect John Boardman. The sunroom has a vaulted ceiling and wood-paneled walls, giving it a rustic feel. Solid wood beams across the lofty ceiling give a feeling of stability. A nearby bathroom has been roughed in. A total of 11 windows around the perimeter of the room allow for sunlight, regardless of the season. A door exits to the backyard pool area.
The house also features a family room with a brick fireplace and wood-burning insert. Terra cotta-colored walls give the room warmth and character.
This house has two and a half baths and four bedrooms. Three of the four bedrooms are fairly large, and have been decorated with colorful walls.
The master bedroom has walls of contrasting, but coordinating color. The master bath is simple but attractive.
Downstairs is a partially-finished basement. The floor is painted concrete, but looks as if it were tile. A large unfinished section accommodates both a laundry and storage area.


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Oscars 2013: Argo premiere at Canadian embassy last fall a hot ticket
Screening and reception for Hollywood film at Canadian embassy in Washington a big success.
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OTTAWA—A screening and reception for the Hollywood film Argo at the Canadian embassy in Washington last fall was such a hot ticket, people complained afterwards about not getting invited.
The star-studded, $23,000 affair appeared to be well worth it for film execs and embassy officials, who considered the event a success both for public diplomacy and marketing purposes.
Argo, which spotlights the role of the CIA during the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979, heads into this weekend's Academy Awards with 7 nominations, including best picture.
But the movie has attracted criticism in some quarters for appearing to give short shrift to the role Canadians played in hiding six U.S. citizens for just over two months and helping ensure their passage out of the country.
Documents obtained by The Canadian Press reveal the film company Time Warner considered the October event a "Canada love-in" which helped mitigate some of the bad press the movie had received.
They covered $13,000 of the cost, which included movie theatre and shuttle bus rentals, as well as the price tag associated with getting the film's stars, including Ben Affleck and John Goodman, to attend.
The Canadian government picked up the rest of the tab.
A guest list originally estimated at 100 people swelled to more than 300, the documents said.
About 240 showed, including several senior U.S. journalists, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff and the then-director of the CIA, David Petraeus.
"Our initial target audience was VIP contacts from media, culture, Iran file, State Department and key trade contacts," said a debrief on the screening event sent to Canadian missions around North America.
"Suffice to say we hit influencers and decision-makers, drawn no doubt by the celebrities in attendance! Big scores."
Most of the guest list for the event — released under the Access to Information Act — was censored.
Media coverage of the event was extensive, with many paying attention to Affleck's remarks on the role — or lack thereof — for Canadians in the film.
"This is a story through one man's perspective, through the perspective of the CIA," Affleck reportedly told the crowd. "But one of the more beautiful aspects of it is that this is about the Canadians who stepped up."
He also singled out Ken Taylor, who was Canada's man in Tehran at the time and who co-ordinated the hostage escape efforts.
Taylor was invited to the D.C. event after being left off the guest list for the Toronto premiere.
In a speech to university students last week, Taylor noted the film took a few liberties with history.
"After I saw the movie I decided that I did bring one particular skill to this movie: That was opening and closing a door," Taylor said, referring to the relatively small role he seems to play in the film.
"We could go on but the amusing side is the script writer in Hollywood had no idea what he's talking about."
The October event came ahead of the embassy's well-received inauguration day bash for U.S. President Barack Obama in January.
Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer noted at the Argo premiere that there's a misconception the building was given to Canada in connection with the government's role in the hostage crisis.
In fact, it was purchased the year before.
While events in Washington often capture a great deal of attention, budgets for such displays of public diplomacy have been slashed heavily in recent years.
In 2006, the newly elected Harper government pulled back $12 million in planned increases to public diplomacy funding and the cuts have continued.
For example, in 2004-2005, the Canadian embassy in Japan had a public diplomacy budget of $186,000, according to a 2008 evaluation of the mission.
In 2007-2008, it was less than half that, at $65,000.
Data published on the department of Foreign Affairs website suggests the "diplomacy and public advocacy" component of their budget is being cut by $65 million this year.
The result is embassies making corporate connections with private partners for marquee events, like Time Warner for the Argo premiere and RIM, among others, for the inauguration day party.
The department has also been encouraging diplomats to try out newer forms of outreach, permitting ambassadors to use social media such as Twitter and Facebook.
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Who, in their right mind, would have the nerve to dump someone via text message? Well, according to a recent survey, about one in seven have received such a heart-wrenching SMS, just like the one Britney Spears sent to ex hubby Kevin Federline.
If you're thinking, "Grow some balls, have some pride, a little respect," then consider there are people even more pathetic: 4 per cent of people just cut off communication entirely, without even the courtesy to text.
The ultimate burn? Your partner switches his Facebook status to "single" without any communication with you beforehand. The survey showed that one per cent would dump a partner via social networking site, so the likelihood of the status swap is not that far-fetched.
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By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
5/16/2013 (2 years ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
Use Twitter and you will go to hell, according to Saudi religious authorities. The heads of Saudi Arabia's religious police has warned citizens that using the popular social network can result in eternal damnation.
As bad as pornography, social networking. Sometimes we are inclined to agree.
By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
5/16/2013 (2 years ago)
Published in Middle East
Keywords: Twitter, Facebook, social networking, Saudi Arabia, hell
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh has warned that anyone who uses a social networking site, especially Twitter, "has lost this world and his afterlife."
In other words, don't use social networking or you will go to hell.
Meanwhile Facebook users in the U.S. are concerned about the number of advertisements they're seeing.
The Saudi government is concerned that private citizens are using social networking to organize and push back against the ultra-conservative regime.
The Sheikh's comments come after the imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca warned against Twitter in April, saying the social networking service was a threat to national unity. Previous to that, the kingdom's most senior Muslim cleric, the Grand Mufti, said the people who used the site were "fools."
Twitter and other social networking sites have been under scrutiny in the Arab world after they were blamed in part for the Arab Spring uprisings. Nations across the region that have feared similar uprisings, Saudi Arabia included, have make criticisms and warnings against using the sites.
Even in more supposedly liberal states, such as Egypt, and Tunisia, social media personalities have been condemned and even arrested for their activities on the sites.
Social media is widely used around the world as an alternative to official news and monitored communication. Although in many countries social media use is restricted, or at least monitored, people use the sites to share information and organize. They make movements more powerful.
Most recently in Saudi Arabia, users of Twitter have used the service to tweet images and news of court proceedings against people they feel are being punished on political grounds.
For this reason, social media has been regarded with great suspicion in many parts of the world. So far, world leaders have not figured out how to generate political or financial profits from social networking activity.
Of course, social networking executives in the free world are having trouble doing that too.
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Information about tickets for the banquet, which begins with a cash bar at 4:30 p.m., with dinner and program to follow at 7 p.m., is still being finalized and will be released in the near future (www.packershalloffame.com). The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. Golf Classic is set for Monday, July 11, 2016, at The Bull in Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
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What makes a draft successful?
Quarterbacks moving up will push other prospects down
Packers' first-round draft pick ready to show what he brings to defensive line
More top choices than expected were available to help the defensive front seven
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Russians name President Putin as Man of the Year
December 28, 2013 - 17:19 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Russians named President Vladimir Putin as the Man of the Year in 2013, according to a new survey, RIA Novosti reports.
Twenty-six percent of respondents chose Putin and seven percent, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the poll by the independent Levada Center found.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and ex-U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden gained 4 percent each, and recently pardoned former Yukos oil company head Mikhail Khodorkovsky got 3 percent.
Putin has been constantly chosen as the Man of the Year since 2008, when he received 40 percent of votes.
The poll was conducted December 20-24, 2013 among 1,603 urban and rural residents aged 18 and older in 130 cities, towns and villages of 45 Russian regions. The statistical margin of error does not exceed 3.4 percent.
A recent survey by the state-run Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) showed that Putin was the country's most popular politician in 2013. Forty-four percent of respondents said Putin was the politician of the year.
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Fighting around Aleppo has become the biggest threat to the fragile cessation of hostilities that went into force on Feb. 27.
The Armenian Defense Ministry is providing the CSTO leadership with full information about the clashes along the line of contact.
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VICTORIA, BC--(Marketwired - May 01, 2014) - Stylish Mayfair Mall on Douglas Street will have some stiff competition in the cool factor, right across the street, when Hotel Zed officially throws open its doors on Thursday, May 1st and revs up its revamped 1967 Volkswagen Bus to shuttle guests around town for free. The hotel's opening signifies the almost-complete transformation of the former economy-level and basic blue-and-white Blue Ridge Inn into the mid-priced, mid-century-savvy and colourful Hotel Zed.
"We're too excited to share Zed to wait to finish to a tee," says owner Mandy Farmer, one of BC's best-known hoteliers for her family business, Accent Inns. "Zed has a lot more leeway and rebellious fun, starting with the mega-watt colour palette in the rooms and all over the property. The painters told us drivers stopped every 20 minutes to say thanks for brightening the 'hood and their day!"
Farmer's entrepreneurial vision has resulted in seeing through not only a preservation of mid-century architecture -- one of her many passions -- but also an opportunity to create, almost from scratch, a retro-modern-and-back-to-retro accommodation experience, if there ever was one. This property takes all the fun of the last century's gadgets, brings them up-to-date and into utility in engaging ways, yet maintains a firm future-forward grip on reality by offering 21st-century technology in the rooms and the ultra-interactive lobby.
The 62-room hotel was re-designed by Farmer, her staff and Kimberly Williams Design, a Brentwood Bay-based firm. While the rooms were being deconstructed, unordinary ideas sprung from Zed staff -- many of them long-term employees -- such as comic books in bathrooms, high-tech media hubs, refurbished Tanker steel desks, and working vintage dial phones that come with QR-code instructions in the rooms. The stand-alone lobby screamed out for a vinyl-record listening station, a Ping Pong Lounge, typewriters to whip up postage-paid Hotel Zed postcards, free Wi-Fi and Wii games. Rent-free, vintage-style bikes to get you to downtown or nearby Galloping Goose Trail, a favourite cyclist and pedestrian route amongst locals.
While guests can already get a bed at Zed, Farmer expects the final touches to the hot tub, waterslide and extensive indoor and outdoor poolside patios, as well as final finishes to the lobby, to be completed by June 1st. A hotly-anticipated addition to the heart of the lobby is the restaurant partner, to be announced soon.
What will be immediately served up for sure is Farmer's signature style of award-winning teamwork and customer service. Zed goes even further, promising indelible interaction amongst guests by serving up coffee in the ground-zero lobby, instead of the standard offering of an in-room coffee machine. But, "our free coffee is totally awesome!" quips Farmer, who couldn't be happier that a decade's worth of percolating this property prototype is finally reaching fruition.
We're a ridiculously fun and eclectic hotel in Victoria, BC, Canada that is so awesome your mind will be blown. We've got bold colors, retro-style and modern technology. Plus, typewriters, record players, comic books, ping pong lounge and the coolest '67 VW shuttle bus. Our laid-back lobby lets you make friends with others or your own inner Zed. We are rebels against the ordinary! Doors thrown open in 2014 by Mandy Farmer, one of Profit's Top100 Canadian Women Entrepreneurs, aka President/CEO of Accent Inns -- Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce's 2014 Employer-of-the-Year, BC Business Magazine's 5th Best Company To Work For in 2011.
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There is an ever-growing explosion of new devices that are connected to the Internet using "cloud" solutions. This rapid growth is creating a massive new demand for efficient access to data. And it's not just about connecting to that data anymore. This new demand is bringing new issues and challenges and it is important for companies to scale for the coming growth. And with that scaling comes the need for greater security, gathering and data analysis, storage, connectivity and, of course, the...
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The increasing popularity of the Internet of Things necessitates that our physical and cognitive relationship with wearable technology will change rapidly in the near future. This advent means logging has become a thing of the past. Before, it was on us to track our own data, but now that data is automatically available. What does this mean for mHealth and the "connected" body? In her session at @ThingsExpo, Lisa Calkins, CEO and co-founder of Amadeus Consulting, will discuss the impact of wea...
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Team Notebook: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Buccaneers | Ryan Smith could play safety
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ryan Smith could serve as a safety, according to general manager Jason Licht. Licht and head coach Dirk Koetter were both attracted to Smith's versatility as a safety and/or cornerback.
Buccaneers | Connor Barth released
Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Connor Barth was released Monday, May 2.
Buccaneers | Connor Barth expected to be cut
Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Connor Barth is expected to be released Monday, May 2, because the team added PK Roberto Aguayo during the draft.
Buccaneers | Elijah Shumate agrees to terms with Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent SS Elijah Shumate (Notre Dame) Saturday, April 30. He received a signing bonus of $13,000, but other financial details were undisclosed.
Buccaneers | Ryan Smith expects big role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ryan Smith anticipates playing a major role in the Buccaneers' defense. Smith believes he can help out Tampa Bay a lot and said he's going to do everything he can to help the team. "I did special teams all my life, in college, and I made plays," Smith said. "I'm going to continue to do the same thing at the next level. I'm going to give it my all."
Buccaneers | Ryan Smith could return kicks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ryan Smith will likely be in the competition to return kicks.
Buccaneers | Roberto Aguayo first kicker off the board
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Florida State PK Roberto Aguayo with the No. 59 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft on Friday, April 29.
Buccaneers | Noah Spence drafted by Bucs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Eastern Kentucky LB Noah Spence with the No. 39 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft on Friday, April 29.
Buccaneers | Eight players waived
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Andre Davis, LB Darius Eubanks, OG Antoine Everett, FS Gerod Holliman, DT Derrick Lott, S Kimario McFadden, LB Jermauria Rasco and CB C.J. Roberts were waived Friday, April 29.
Buccaneers | Bucs take Vernon Hargreaves at No. 11
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Florida CB Vernon Hargreaves III with the 11th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Buccaneers | Tampa moves down in first round
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded the ninth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft to the Chicago Bears in exchange for the 11th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft and a 2016 fourth-round draft choice.
Buccaneers | Tampa Bay likes Noah Spence
Eastern Kentucky LB Noah Spence would be coveted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if he is still available when they pick in the second round. The Buccaneers hold the eighth pick in the second round -- 39th overall.
Buccaneers | Mike Evans idle Thursday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (undisclosed) is out of practice at the minicamp Thursday, April 28. Evans tweaked something at the end of the first day of the camp.
Buccaneers | Two Tampa wideouts to get chance in slot
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WRs Donteea Dye and Adam Humphries will get a chance for work in the slot during spring practices, along with WR Kenny Bell.
Buccaneers | Kenny Bell ready to make plays
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Kenny Bell (hamstring) spent the 2015 season, his rookie year, on the Reserve/Injured list due to a hamstring injury, but he stayed connected with the team while the coaching staff made a point to keep him involved in the day-to-day activity, even taking him on every road trip despite his being out. Bell is expected to compete with WRs Donteea Dye and Adam Humphries for slot duties during the spring.
Buccaneers | Two linemen will miss some time
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OGs J.R. Sweezy (undisclosed) and Ali Marpet (undisclosed) underwent offseason procedures and will not participate in minicamp or organized team activities. They are not expected to practice until late July when training camp begins.
Buccaneers | Jameis Winston loses weight
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston has put in work to enter the 2016 season in much better shape, and his teammates were impressed with the results during voluntary minicamp Tuesday, April 26. Winston's trainer, Tim Grover, said Winston lost 18 pounds since last year. "I was joking with him the other day. He took his shirt off, and I said 'Man, what happened to the belly?' He's got a six-pack like me. He's put in a tremendous amount of work and I think it's going to be a great year for him and this whole team," WR Mike Evans said.
Buccaneers | Two OL to receive tryout at minicamp
Free-agent OLs Nate Chandler (Panthers) and Brandon Mosley (Giants) will be with the team on a tryout basis for the team's three-day minicamp this week.
Buccaneers | Storm Johnson signs with Bucs
Free-agent RB Storm Johnson (Jaguars) signed an undisclosed deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, April 25.
Buccaneers | Caylin Hauptmann works out
Free-agent OL Caylin Hauptmann (Patriots) worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, April 21.
Buccaneers | Work out Quenton Bundrage
Iowa State WR Quenton Bundrage privately worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, April 20, according to a source.
Buccaneers | Tampa Bay works out Dan Vitale
Northwestern FB Dan Vitale worked out with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently. The team may have an eye on Vitale as a late-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Buccaneers | Sign Dan LeFevour
Free-agent QB Dan LeFevour (Jaguars) signed an undisclosed deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, April 19.
Buccaneers | Tampa Bay wants to upgrade pass rush
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said he wants to upgrade the pass rush in the 2016 NFL Draft and believes pressure can be generated from any position along the defensive line.
Buccaneers | Vernon Hargreaves' size no concern for TB
Florida CB Vernon Hargreaves III's lack of size is not a concern for Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. "I like good football players, I like strong football players," Licht said. "I like playmakers. No, I'm not concerned."
Buccaneers | Demar Dotson recovering well
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Demar Dotson (knee) said he expects his knee to be 100% by the start of training camp.
Buccaneers | Kwon Alexander excited about new defense
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Kwon Alexander said the system being installed by defensive coordinator Mike Smith is much more aggressive than last year's defense. "There's a lot of schemes," Alexander said. "I love it, though. We're going to have fun with it. We're going to be out there flying around. I can't wait to get back on the field."
Buccaneers | Sean Davis to visit Tampa Bay
Maryland FS Sean Davis will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sometime the week of April 18.
Buccaneers | Mike Evans acknowledges slump
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans said it's fair to say he had a sophomore slump last season, adding that he needs to get back to his fundamentals.
Buccaneers | Ryan Griffin has potential
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Ryan W. Griffin has a chance to be an ascending player at quarterback, according to head coach Dirk Koetter. Griffin would take over as the No. 2 quarterback in Tampa Bay if QB Mike Glennon is traded.
Buccaneers | Kenny Bell low on depth chart
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Kenny Bell is currently behind WRs Adam Humphries and Donteea Dye on the wide receiver depth chart, according to head coach Dirk Koetter.
Buccaneers | Two players sign tenders
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Russell Shepard and DE Jacquies Smith signed their restricted free-agent tender and exclusive-rights free-agent tender, respectively, Monday, April 11.
Buccaneers | Jameis Winston in better shape
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston said he's been eating better and working hard on conditioning since the end of the 2015 regular season.
Buccaneers | 50-50 chance for Mike Glennon trade?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Mike Glennon has a 50-50 chance of being traded before the NFL Draft, according to Mark Cook of Pewter Report. Cook noted the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets as the two most likely landing spots for Glennon if he were to be traded. Cook also speculated that general manager Jason Licht could pull the trigger on a trade if a second-round pick or a low-end second round pick and a fourth-round pick is offered.
Buccaneers | Brent Grimes could be temporary fix
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed CB Brent Grimes to a two-year, $13.5 million deal in the offseason, but if they draft a quality cornerback in the first- or second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, they could move on from Grimes after this season. Only $7 million is guaranteed in the first year.
Buccaneers | Robert Ayers could be cut in 2017
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers might be a potential one-and-done candidate to be cut in 2017 if the team scores well in the 2016 NFL Draft at the defensive end position. He signed a three-year, $19.5 million contract, but all of the skill guarantees are in the final year of the deal. He has a $3 million injury guarantee in Year 2, which the Bucs could get out of if they find the proper replacement.
Buccaneers | Jeremiah George signs tender
Tampa Bay Buccaneers exclusive rights free-agent LB Jeremiah George signed his tender Wednesday, April 6.
Buccaneers | Andrew DePaola signs tender
Tampa Bay Buccaneers exclusive-rights free-agent LS Andrew DePaola signed his tender offer Tuesday, April 5. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Buccaneers | Bradley McDougald signs tender
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FS Bradley McDougald signed his one-year restricted free-agent tender Tuesday, April 5.
Buccaneers | Bryan Anger contract details
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers P Bryan Anger's deal is one year in length and worth $1.75 million. It includes a $750,000 roster bonus.
Buccaneers | Mike Glennon could be extended
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Mike Glennon has been the subject of trade talks in recent weeks, but he could also receive an extension from the Buccaneers if a trade does not work out. Tampa Bay has already discussed a two-year extension for Glennon that would likely be worth at least $6 million per year.
Buccaneers | Plan in place to help Jameis Winston
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston growth will be measured in wins, according to head coach Dirk Koetter, and Koetter said he plans to eliminate the "unknowns" for Winston and help him avoid unnecessary hits in order to help him succeed.
Buccaneers | Dirk Koetter praises Vincent Jackson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson isn't "anywhere close" to being finished as a productive receiver, according to head coach Dirk Koetter.
Buccaneers | Cameron Brate earns praise from coach
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate exceeded expectations in the absence of an injured TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins in 2015, finishing with 288 yards and three touchdowns on 23 receptions. "Cam is an ascending player and our hope for him is that he takes it and runs with it. That's what you want. It would be a great story and great for our team," head coach Dirk Koetter said.
Buccaneers | Coach defends Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins has missed 16 of 32 possible games since entering the league in 2014, but head coach Dirk Koetter stated recently that no one worked harder at rehabbing or was more anxious to hit the field in 2015 than Seferian-Jenkins.
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Friday: The Fake Trashmen
Scott's here with the Wonder Years and the Floorfillers. Scott wants to put together a fake Trashmen group for UK appearances and we listen to more peoples sleep talks. Scott's here with the Wonder Years and the Floorfillers.
In the push to get Surfin' Bird to Christmas number 1 Scott feels the Trashmen aren't getting enough UK media coverage being that there in America and are like 60 or 70. As nobody really knows What they look like can we put together a fake Trashmen band made up of your Grandpas. They just have to do American accents and be able to mime.
Scott talks to Stuart who has tried out the sleep talking ap and now finally understands why his girlfriend get annoyed with him in his sleep. We also hear a few other examples; like the man who has difficulty finding the toilet in his sleep and the fart that set off a car alarm!


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The 5 Best Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: Dark Matter: Evidence of Things Unseen and More
Photo by Lynn Lane
On Friday, NobleMotion Dance, one of our favorite performing arts companies, premieres its latest evening-length program, Dark Matter: Evidence of Things Unseen. Inspired by Einstein's theory of relativity, Darwin's theory of natural selection and the Holy Bible, Dark Matter explores such lofty ideas as our place in the universe, the human condition, and the intersection of science and faith. Promotional materials say, "The theater [will be] transformed into a planetarium...and the dancers [will] test the limits of gravity." The athletic, accomplished dancers of NobleMotion have often tested the limits of gravity, and we're excited to see what promises to be a dramatic and bold performance in Dark Matter.
See Dark Matter: Evidence of Things Unseen at 8 p.m. August 29 and 30, September 4 to 6. The Barn, 2201 Preston. For information, call 832‑627‑9963 or visit noblemotiondance.com. $20 to $25.
Houston has several new pop-culture conventions coming to town. We just had The Houston Con, a new entry from people previously involved with Space City Con. Now it's Amazing Houston Comic Con, and organizers are bringing in some big guns to make an impression. DC Comic co-publisher and influential X-men/Batman artist Jim Lee is just one of several illustrious and well-respected comics creators who'll be here over the weekend including Saturday.
There's also Deadpool creator Rob Lie-feld; Bob Layton, the man who made Iron Man interesting to a modern audience in the '70s and '80s; and Len Wein, who, among other works, wrote Giant Size X‑Men #1 and co-created the Batman characters Clayface and Lucius Fox. Oh, and he also co-created a low-key character for Marvel Comics named Wolverine. It's a shame Marvel hasn't gotten some play out of that.
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Heads-up for parents: Kids ten years old and under are free with an adult paid admission, making this an easy choice for a day of family fun. At the other end of the price scale, a VIP pass gets you early admission, priority seating, entrance to a special Jim Lee signing session, variant comics and other goodies.
Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. For information, visit amazinghoustoncomiccon.com. $25 to $150.
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True Lies (1994)
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Mr. & Mrs. Tasker
I married Rambo - Helen
Having Arnold Schwarzenegger star in an action, comedy which sees him play a super spy, a cross between James Bond and Ethan Hunt whilst entertaining isn't that special even with James Cameron behind the camera. But then when it comes to "True Lies" it takes it one step further by having are super spy being married to a bored housewife who thinks her husband is just a boring computer salesman and so seeks adventure by a man posing as a spy. It basically makes "True Lies" more than just an obvious action, comedy with Jamie Lee Curtis stealing many a scene as the bored but also sexy housewife, well Jamie Lee Curtis in lingerie doing a sexy dance is certainly one of "True Lies" more memorable scenes.
To Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis - Mother's Boys) her husband Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger - Last Action Hero) is just a computer salesman who takes his job a little too seriously, what she doesn't know is that he is a super spy working for a top secret government agency on the trail of terrorists. But Helen is bored and after a chance encounter with a man called Simon (Bill Paxton) she is duped into thinking he is a spy, a man of danger and mystery when the truth is that he is a car salesman with a shtick for picking up bored housewives. When Harry discovers what is going on he sets about using his skills and defence funds to have some fun and games but ends up drawing Helen and his daughter Dana (Eliza Dushku) in to his job as terrorist Salim Abu Aziz (Art Malik) takes them hostage.
So "True Lies" starts with a mix of "Mission: Impossible" and "James Bond" as we watch Harry sneak into an exclusive party in a Swiss castle, dance the tango with a beautiful woman and then stage an explosive escape when guards become suspicious. But at the same time as delivering this action it is all done with a touch of humour as we have Harry's partner Albert in the van watching what he is up to and controlling the operation. As such throughout "True Lies" we have this mix of action and comedy with some spectacular action sequences from Harry riding a horse in an elevator to a big finale in a Harrier jet. And to be honest it is all great with one big action scene after another all of which have at least one moment of humour be it Tom Arnold as Albert hiding behind a lamp post or Harry ending up in a fight in a public convenience.
But what makes "True Lies" really entertaining is the other storyline surrounding Helen being a bored housewife and Harry discovering that car salesman Simon has duped her into thinking that he is some top secret spy. It is simply good fun from Harry's reactions be it to Simon as he discovers his seductive plans or to Albert telling him not to worry about Helen cheating on him. But it culminates brilliantly with what for me is the movies most memorable scene with Jamie Lee Curtis in sexy lingerie sexy dancing thinking she is on a mission in a hotel room. It's sexy but also funny and it culminates nicely to weave this part of the movie back into the story of Harry being a super spy after terrorists.
Now all this comes together with director James Cameron giving us some spectacular action sequences which are hilariously over the top, well any scene featuring a horse in an elevator is both outrageous and funny. But it is also the performances which makes it memorable, Arnie gives us those strained facial expression, Tom Arnold delivers wise cracking buddy and Jamie Lee Curtis delivers funny sexy as Helen. This trio are what makes "True Lies" rock from start to finish but also the supporting performances such as Art Malik as the terrorist, Bill Paxton as weasely Simon and Eliza Dushku as Harry and Helen's daughter Dana help make every second of the movie fun and never drawn out despite being over 2 hours.
What this all boils down to is that "True Lies" is still after almost 20 years a fantastic, extravagant action comedy which is never dull. From outrageous action to Jamie Lee Curtis sexy dancing it is full of memorable and over the top scenes.
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