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Clarkson's Midlife Success
"Are you sure don't want a muffin? Just a little muffin?"
Patricia Clarkson is in distress. She's standing in the kitchen, hands clasped, her blue-green eyes opened wide. She has asked this question several times already, as well as offered scones, volunteered to go get sandwiches and salads, and suggested that she brew coffee or make green tea. It's a hospitality fixation that the New Orleans native attributes to her "Southern thing" — never mind that she's been living in New York for more than two decades.
The same impulse made her run out to the end of the driveway to greet her guest, worried that her detailed directions to the bungalow she's staying in while filming in Southampton, Long Island, weren't clear enough. There the 47-year-old Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actress stood: a pale, honey-blond slip of a woman clad in a yellow cotton halter dress and an enormous floppy hat, waving her hands wildly above her head, as if directing an airplane into a hangar. Now, all offers of food declined, she drops into a chair and eyes the plate of scones that she, of course, put out anyway. "Do I want a lemon poppy…or a blueberry?" she muses, her finger hovering above the plate, before flashing a mischievous grin. "Maybe just a bite of each."
It's no surprise that Clarkson would want to have a taste of everything. She describes herself as mercurial, a fitting adjective for an actress who can get inside a wide range of characters — a grieving artist who befriends a lonely man with dwarfism in The Station Agent; a small-minded, treacherous friend in Far from Heaven; a free-spirited hippie on Six Feet Under — and inhabit them completely. "It's been my goal to have people see me as many different things," she says. "Being a movie star? That would have been fun, but to be a chameleon…that's kind of why I wanted to be an actor." But surely she knows she is indeed a movie star? "Oh no, no, no, no," she says with a laugh. "I'm a movie person."
She likes to laugh — often at herself — and the sound is a good one: throaty, gravelly, and silky all at once. It's the perfect complement to her distinctive voice, which is startlingly big, with an old-fashioned "why don't you come up and see me sometime" quality, perhaps the only constant in a Patricia Clarkson performance. "I've finally grown into my voice," she says. "It was interesting how people in the business used to deal with it, because I looked a certain way, like a sweet, pretty girl, and then I'd open my mouth and it would be like, boooaaaah." She laughs again. "So people probably thought, oh no, she's not that sweet."
Hollywood did have a hard time figuring Clarkson out at first. She made her film debut in 1987, playing the wife of Kevin Costner's Eliot Ness in The Untouchables, and during the next 10 years she repeatedly found herself cast in similar stand-by-your-man parts. "I never thought I'd break through that whole suburban-mom thing," she says. "And then I did. And sometimes I want to run around naked in euphoria just for that reason." The turning point came in 1998, when Clarkson, then 39, wowed audiences in Lisa Cholodenko's High Art, playing a German lesbian heroin addict. "It changed my whole career, that part. I'm indebted to Lisa for casting me. She went out on a limb." By 2003 she was the unofficial queen of the indie scene, with four movies at the Sundance film festival, including Pieces of April, for which she earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination. As the acerbic, cancer-stricken, won't-go-quietly mother in Pieces of April, Clarkson was a study in bringing complex emotions — dignity, bitterness, bravura, and a hint of desperation — to the screen. Hollywood woke up.
She has no fewer than six films coming up: Phoebe in Wonderland, costarring Felicity Huffman and Elle Fanning; Woody Allen's latest, as-yet-untitled project, with Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz; Blind Date, directed by and costarring her longtime friend Stanley Tucci; Married Life, a drama set in the 1940s, with Pierce Brosnan and Chris Cooper; Lars and the Real Girl, a quirky comedy in which she plays the shrink of a delusional Ryan Gosling; and Elegy, which boasts a role that she calls her most sexual yet ("I'm naked with Ben Kingsley!"). It's a bounty she would never take for granted. "These are great female parts that I've been allowed to play — complicated, messy," she says. "I have the career now that I was hoping to have in my 30s. But I was never really an ingenue, and that, oddly, may be what saved me."
Julianne Moore, Clarkson's friend and her costar in Far from Heaven, agrees. "Early success is overrated," she says. "I think for someone to become successful when they are 20 or 21, it's difficult to build from there. You can burn out. The thing about Patti is, she'll work for the rest of her life. She's the person you want to be with in a scene — she's so gifted."
Clarkson wouldn't do anything differently. "I love being in my 40s," she says emphatically. "I would never go back. I certainly have more fun now than I ever did. There's a joy in my life that I didn't have in my 30s." She pauses thoughtfully and then breaks into yet another laugh. "God, if this keeps up, by the time I'm 60, I'll be popping out of cakes!"
Always a New Orleanian
As her friends are quick to point out, Clarkson is an excellent storyteller. During the course of the afternoon, she leaps from her chair to act out the tale of how her dog escaped her dressing room at the Kennedy Center, where she was playing Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire — only to bark from beneath the stage every time he heard Clarkson's voice — and an account of how she got the faint white scar above her right eye when she fell from a rope swing as a child. Her hands flutter like small, pale birds when she gestures. She has a graceful, petite frame like a ballerina's and has recently started weight training, but she dismisses her muscle tone, her thick hair, and many of her other enviable attributes as simply the products of good genes.
Clarkson grew up the youngest of five daughters born to Jacquelyn — a real estate agent who turned to politics, eventually becoming a New Orleans councilwoman whose district included the French Quarter — and Arthur "Buzz" Clarkson, administrator of the department of medicine at Louisiana State University. "At one point there were five teenage girls under one roof," she says. "The fact that my father is still alive and sane is astonishing." Her close family relationship is something she holds dear. "My father says it's the best time of his life when we're all together now, sitting in the kitchen at two a.m., laughing hysterically about something. I'm lucky because so many people in my business come from fractured families, and I don't. I had a remarkably golden childhood."
She feels just as strongly about her New Orleans heritage. When Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, Clarkson was at the Venice film festival in support of Good Night, and Good Luck. "I'll never forget it," she says. "I was standing with some people from the film and I saw on CNN: 'Levee Breach.' And truly, I doubled over, almost sick to my stomach, and burst into tears. I knew what that meant; I knew the city was done." Although many of her relatives lost everything they owned, they all survived; Clarkson flew to Baton Rouge the following Monday and drove to New Orleans to witness the destruction firsthand. "It was biblical," she says, "and totally avoidable, which is an outrage." She is committed to helping the city rebuild, advising that the best way to speed recovery is to visit and spend time (and money) there. At last year's Mardi Gras, she proudly waved from a parade float, sitting alongside Saints coach Sean Payton. "Anything I can do for New Orleans, I'm going to do," she says. "When they say jump, I ask 'How high?'" Her Southern drawl, which she has all but lost, comes back in a flash when she's home. (And "sometimes when she's a little nervous, she sounds like something out of Tennessee Williams," says Stanley Tucci, who does a fond, excellent Clarkson impression.)
"I will always be a New Orleanian," she says. But she's equally entranced by New York, where she moved at age 19 after transferring from Louisiana State University to the Fordham University theater program. "What a shock: sorority girl in New York City!" she says. "It turned out to be the best thing I ever did." Graduate work at the Yale School of Drama followed; she can still remember her audition outfit: a blue shirt, wrap skirt, and borrowed shoes that were too big.
Although many of her contemporaries eventually decamped for Hollywood, Clarkson chose to make New York her home base. And now she's got a piece of the city to call her own: Earlier this year, she bought her first apartment, a loftlike space in Greenwich Village, around the corner from the place she'd rented for years. "People think New York is such a big city, and it's not; it's got such a small-town life," says the actress, who knows everyone from her neighbors to the woman who sells her coffee (and keeps tabs on her schedule) at a local deli. Her constant companion for the past 12 years has been Beaux, her beloved 49-pound mixed-breed rescued dog, who "sits on my stoop and waits for someone to pass and pat him. He lives for the kindness of strangers." Her canine crush is another family trait, she says: "People think I'm dog-crazy because I don't have children, but my sisters and my 10 nieces and nephews — all of us — we're dog obsessed."
Although Clarkson dotes on her sisters' kids — "They are the children I would have wanted to have and raise" — she is happily single and notes that she has had great love in her life, most recently with actor Campbell Scott. "I don't consider the fact that I've dated several men in my life and not married one a failure," she says. "I consider that a good time!" She laughs long and hard. "My parents have been married for 54 years, but I know what it took to have that kind of life. And that's not me. I'm a free spirit. I think anytime you have love, it's a success, however that love is defined — whether it's through children, or a home you share, or maybe you get together and take a trip once a year. And I'm fortunate, because I've had great men in my life who have made me a better person, a better lover, a better everything. I don't have regrets."
Keeps Getting Better
The sun is hanging low in the Southampton sky, and Clarkson has a ton to do. She's about to fly to Barcelona to be directed by Woody Allen, and there's the ongoing process of organizing and moving into her new apartment. She jokes about the big-money job she would be happy to take to pay the mortgage — "Please god, let there be a superhero movie in my future!" — but it's clear that she's living her life exactly the way she wants to. "I have more power than I used to," she says, citing the fact that she can insist on being lit to her best advantage on the set. "When a woman is in her 40s, she's at the mercy of the director of photography, and I take that very seriously now. Especially if I'm playing a hot character, I need to look hot!"
"There are a lot of pretty women in Hollywood, and Patti is one of them. But few, if any, are as good as she is," Tucci says. "For this reason, she will outlast them all. She just keeps getting better."
As she closes in on 50, Clarkson says, "I think I've found peace. I am best in chaos, but I've found a kind of acceptance and joy in who and where I am and what I've been able to accomplish — and what I will never be able to accomplish. I think I have been a good friend, a good daughter, a good sister, a good girlfriend. But, you know, I've also failed at all these things at points in my life." She smiles and shrugs. "All I can do is hope that the failures are fewer and farther between." Then she laughs once more, throwing her head back. "Is it too early for wine?"
Originally published in MORE magazine, November 2007.


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And the candidates to star in the 5th sequel of Sabaya are: Syrian actresses Jenny Asper, Leila Al Atrash and Heba Noor. They will be joined by actress Mariam Hussien from the Arab Gulf, but the Lebanese and Egyptian actresses who will be joining them are still TBA.
We let Jenny Asper off for a bit to have maternity leave after delivering her first daughter "Sandy" in the U.S., but now we're dying to know if she has said yes to the drama directed by Mahmoud Al Dawaymeh! She is expected to get back to work after putting a few projects on hold, and so far there is a 90 percent chance that she WILL be acting in Sabaya 5. Whoop, whoop! Here's hoping, anyway.
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Over the past generation, as countries with a combined total population of several billion have become inured and able to buy good wine, the price of such has risen, better soared. The icon of fine wine – Bordeaux – is probably the best example. But an even more egregious one is Burgundy.
One reason is that while Bordeaux is planted to almost 300,000 acres of grapes, Burgundy's vineyards come in at only 40% of that. Furthermore, if you concentrate only on the "biggies" of either region, Bordeaux has twice the amount of land devoted to growing them as does Burgundy.
Another is the nature of the vineyard structure in both areas. Burgundies individual vineyards are smaller, much smaller than those of Bordeaux. For instance, the average size of a Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy is just over 35 acres. In Bordeaux, the average for the Crus Classés is 113 acres (for just the First Growths it's almost 170).
There are other reasons – Cabernet and Merlot (Bordeaux grapes) in the finest vineyards bear more generously than do Pinot noir and Chardonnay (Burgundy); Pinot noir is more aromatic and less tannic than Bordeaux's red grapes; etc..
All this means, because of supply and demand among other things, your average fine Burgundy will be more expensive than a similar quality Bordeaux (and, to refine the point, by "fine" I mean lower yields than average, classic handling and oak barrel ageing).
But there are some tricks in this trade -- which anyone can use – that can save you money when looking for fine Burgundies. Two big ones are 1) scoping out the territory and 2) looking for a fine producer's "throw-aways".
Look at a map of the Côte d'Or, considered the high point in Burgundy in terms of repute and quality (Hugh Johnson & Jancis Robinson's "The World Atlas of Wine" is an essential tool for any winelover). Along its 50 mile or so length lie 73 communes, or villages, a little more than 2 dozen of which can use their names as an appellation, or a signal of finer wine, on their label. Meursault, Aloxe-Corton and Volnay are examples. As some are more equal than others, only half of these finer wine communes are the most well-known, most sought after and most expensive.
Check out the map and swing over to the southern portion, the Côte de Beaune. You'll spot major high-profile communes like Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Meursault, Pommard, the hyphenated Montrachets, etc. But you'll also notice several villages in close proximity to the stars. Ladoix, Chorey, Savigny and Pernand-Vergellesses are near both Beaune and Aloxe. Auxey-Duresses, Blagny, Saint-Romain and Monthelie are close to Meursault, Saint-Aubin and Santenay, near the -Montrachets. The stars, all things being equal, will always make more interesting wines than those from the nearby "planets". But over the years, the price differential between the wines of the two groups has gone way beyond reason. For example, try a bottle of the 2010 Pernand-Vergellesses "Clos dela Croix de Pierre" by Louis Jadot, a single vineyard wine from the village. It costs $35 (as a comparison, Jadot's plain Meursault, a blend of several vineyards, costs $50). Most folks, tasting it blind, would guess it to be a high-pedigree white wine.
Look for the "throw-aways". Let's say a conscientious winemaker makes 25 barrels (60 gallons each) of a wine from Gevrey-Chambertin, one of the star communes. On a regular basis he will taste samples from all these barrels and check their progress. Not all of them will develop equally, and so not all will be bottled as "Gevrey-Chambertin". What does he do with the 2,3,4,5 barrels that don't make it? He could sell it to a blender; or he could downgrade its appellation to simple "Bourgogne". Buyers know that this "Bourgogne" from this talented producer will be more interesting than most others. So, while he cannot make as much for it as he could if he labeled it "Gevrey-Chambertin" – which he legally has the right to do – he knows his simple "Bourgogne" will get him 2 to 3 times the price of cheaper "Bourgognes" released by the big merchants. Look at the shelves. "Bourgognes" from the big merchants, which are usually wines from basic vineyard land will go for $15 to $20 retail and include names like Jadot, Drouhin, Latour, Faiveley and others . Now look for a "Bourgogne" from Philippe Charlopin ($30), a blend from several communes in the northern Côte de Nuits; or that of Benjamin Leroux ($27) a blend from communes in the southern Côte de Beaune. Both are wonderful red Burgundy values.


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NEW ORLEANS — Making a mistake is a problem. Repeating the mistake can change a roster spot.
That's the situation Saints running back Chris Ivory is trying to avoid after fumbling in the first quarter of Saturday night's 34-27 win over the Houston Texans.
While falling forward on a bruising 11-yard run, Ivory was leveled by Texans strong safety Glover Quin with the ball popping loose for the first turnover of the night.
Ivory had trouble holding onto the ball in training camp and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. said his fumbling issues are a focus of the staff and needed to be emphasized to him every day.
Ivory, who's been a part of the halfback rotation for the past two seasons, is being pushed by rookie Travis Cadet as the fourth contributor at the position.
Not all was negative for Ivory, who took the bulk of the carries in a drive that resulted in a 24-yard field goal by Garrett Hartley to open the second half. Ivory finished with 57 yards on eight carries.
UP AND DOWN NIGHT: Former LSU track and football standout Trindon Holliday, who had a pair of long touchdown returns on special teams in the preseason, had two bad plays and a good one in his bid to earn a roster spot with the Texans.
In the first quarter, Holliday fumbled a kickoff when hit by Saints free safety Isa Abdul-Quddus. Defensive end Junior Galette picked up the ball and raced 16 yards untouched to the end zone to tie the game at 14-14.
In the second quarter, Holliday redeemed himself by returning a kickoff 62 yards before muffing a punt that he recovered.
"Obviously, if you spot a team seven points on special teams … it's not a good thing," Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. "It was disappointing. I was disappointed in another decision (the muffed punt) he made. I did not like what I saw from him tonight from that standpoint."
LINEUP CHANGES: Because of a rash of injuries at linebacker, the Saints had two big lineup changes Saturday night.
Jonathan Casillas, a weakside linebacker, played out of position in the middle because Curtis Lofton was sidelined by an injured ankle and Will Herring got the nod on the weak side for David Hawthorne, who had his knee scoped last Monday.
Newly-acquired middle linebacker Barrett Ruud, who had just three practices with the Saints, played in the second half when the second-team defense entered the game and was credited with three tackles.
SITTING IT OUT: Other Saints not suiting up were LB Ramon Humber (hamstring), WR Adrian Arrington (knee), WR Andy Tanner (ankle), WR Nick Toon (foot), DT Tom Johnson (ankle), and CB Kamaal McIlwain (groin).
Also, running back Darren Sproles, who returned to practice this week after missing 1 1/2 weeks with a knee problem, was held out as well.
TEXANS HURTING, TOO: Houston was also missing three starters on defense as linebacker Brian Cushing (ribs), defensive end J.J. Watt (dislocated elbow) and nose tackle Shaun Cody (back) were held out of the game.
LOUISIANA CONNECTION: The Texans have three former LSU players on their roster — Holliday, middle linebacker Bradie James and punter Donnie Jones.
Jones, a former Catholic High standout, and Holliday won BCS titles in the Superdome with the Tigers in 2003 and 2007, respectively.
Wide receiver Mario Louis, a rookie from Grambling, is a New Orleans native.
WHAT'S NEXT?: By Monday, the Saints and all NFL teams must reduce their 90-man training camp rosters to 75 players. In addition, rosters have to be trimmed to the regular-season limit of 53 by Friday night.
Sheldon Mickles and Scott Kushner contributed to this report.


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Kansas police can use garbage as probable cause to kick down the doors of unsuspecting citizens. Just ask Bob Harte, whose house was recently raided by a SWAT team after investigators discovered tea leaves in a trash can, which they suspected to be marijuana.
According to reports, the whole crooked incursion began after an officer with the Missouri Highway Patrol witnessed Harte entering a Kansas City hydroponics shop and walking out with a small bag. Apparently, that was enough reasonable suspicion for the officer to turn the info over to the local cops and get them to initiate a full-blown investigation.
Incidentally, it was later discovered that Harte had gone to the Green Circle hydroponics shop with his kids to purchase supplies for a basement hydroponic garden his son was building as a science project.
Investigators showed up at the Harte residence on three separate occasions to run surveillance and rummage through their trash in hopes of uncovering the slightest smidgen of evidence that could help them obtain a search warrant.
Records indicate that on the first visit; officers uncovered wet plant material they believed to be marijuana, but they forgot to test it. On the second and third pass through the family's curbside waste, they discovered the same soggy plant-like substance, which they say tested positive as marijuana, according to a statement.
Yet, strangely, none of the suspected evidence was ever sent to the crime lab for confirmation. Instead, investigators bypassed this important detail and convinced a judge to issue them a search warrant.
The next morning, while Harte, his wife and two children slept, a SWAT team busted into their home and engaged the family in a two-hour shakedown, during which authorities gave no indication as to why they were there other than they were looking for "narcotics." Kansas state law dictates that officers do not have to give a suspect the warrant until after the search is complete.
Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. Not only did the police not find any marijuana or anything else illegal during the raid but the Harte's attorney has since filed a lawsuit after lab results determined the wet plant-like substance was, in fact, tea.
The best part is; while police were dumpster diving for evidence to bust the Harte's for marijuana, they missed a very important detail: The Harte's are retired CIA employees, with the proper resources to fight crooked law enforcement, which is exactly what they have been doing for the past year.
"This not what justice in the United States is supposed to be. You shouldn't have to have $25,000, even $5,000. You shouldn't have to have that kind of money to find out why people came raiding your house like some sort of police state," said Bob's wife Addie during a recent interview.
Mike Adams writes for stoners and smut enthusiasts in HIGH TIMES, Playboy's The Smoking Jacket and Hustler Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter @adamssoup and on Facebook/mikeadams73.


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Sixteen truckloads of Saudi aid arrive in Gaza
May 17, 2009
In line with the directives of Second Deputy Prime Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz, the General Supervisor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Campaign for the Relief of the Palestinian People in Gaza, 16 trucks loaded with foodstuffs have entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing. The shipment has been handed over to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
The Campaign will continue to deliver relief to the people of Gaza in the coming days, including food, medical supplies and ambulances.


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With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner and Walking Dead fans sporting "If Daryl Dies We Riot" t-shirts, it's about time to learn about The Boondock Saints, starring Norman Reedus (Daryl of The Walking Dead fame) and Sean Patrick Flanery (Dexter, The Young and the Restless). In 1999 an unknown writer/director named Troy Duffy made his mark with The Boondock Saints, a movie that has since been living in cult infamy. Set in Boston the story begins on St. Patrick's Day in an Irish neighborhood where brothers Connor and Murphy MacManus work at a meat packing plant by day and drink beer with their friends by night. Following a violent encounter with local Russian mobsters, Murphy and Connor believe they are called by God to protect their neighborhood by killing evil men. Their rules are simple: do not kill, do not rape, do not steal, but for those who do the Boondock Saints, "will send you to whatever God you wish."
The Boondock Saints isn't the typical action movie. It mocks action thrillers with bloated shootouts and suave heroes who never miss a shot while flying through the air or jumping behind a couch. They stumble through their rough-hewn plans by a combination of luck and roughneck guts. It isn't revenge that drives the MacManus brothers, like many action stars, it's the expectation that a positive difference will be made by killing their community's villains. These guys may be antiheroes, passing capitol judgment on their foes, but the story isn't melodramatically layered with a hard knocks backstory. Connor and Murphy are just average guys pushed to the limit by the indecency and violence around them. What makes the story supremely interesting is the notion that God would anoint someone to kill as a means of protecting the innocent. While the saints have no qualms with this calling, the profoundly observant FBI Agent Paul Smecker tries to piece together who is taking out all the lowlifes in Boston...and decide if he wants to stop them.
Though the premise is philosophical and complex, Duffy and his cast bring plenty of humor with their bartender's mismatched proverbs, bizarre soundtrack choices, and exuberant character tirades. But for people who are tired of injustices and violence dictating their lives, tired of seeing criminals never pay for their crimes, it's a movie worth seeing. The film's major downfall is in not having a single decent female character. Ladies are sidelined, often not in a very flattering light, while the boys cause and solve trouble.
Reedus and Flanery take on the roles of Murphy and Connor, respectively, with Willem Dafoe as Agent Smecker, Billy Connolly as Il Duce, and Duffy's real life friend David Della Rocco as the loveable, inept package boy Rocco. The film is Rated R, which it earns in violence, strong language, and some nudity.
Special features on the DVD include director and cast filmographies, outtakes, trailer, and deleted scenes, which is worth it just for the scene "Mom Calls From Ireland." The special edition includes writer/director commentary, commentary with Billy Connolly, deleted scenes, filmographies, outtakes, original theatrical trailer, and printable script. Both editions can be found for $10 to $20 at Wal-Mart, Target, and FYE.


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May 17, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today that an innovative collaboration to address much needed wireless service is fully operational in Bethel. Working together, the State of Vermont, the Vermont Telecommunications Authority (VTA), the Town of Bethel, AT&T and FairPoint helped solve a challenge facing GW Plastics, a leading manufacturer of plastic injection molded products. The lack of cell coverage was presenting challenges, and Brenan Riehl, President and CEO of GW Plastics, needed to find a solution.
"Our customers, the majority of which are out-of-state Fortune® 500 companies, insist on real-time communication with their suppliers," said Riehl. "The absence of wireless coverage in Bethel negatively impacted our ability to provide the level of service necessary to satisfy our customers. I appreciate the support of Governor Shumlin, the VTA, the Town of Bethel and AT&T to ensure that GW has the necessary telecommunication infrastructure in place to successfully compete in today's global economy. This is a wonderful example of the public and private sector working closely together to achieve a great outcome."
"Expanding broadband is critical for a strong economy and to ensure that our existing businesses succeed," said Gov. Shumlin. "This collaboration will not only support a key employer, GW Plastics, but also enhance cell coverage in the area."
Lack of cellular coverage was a persistent problem in Bethel. The VTA worked with the Town to identify and construct a mobile Internet cell site on Sand Hill Road at the Town garage. VTA took the lead on permitting and construction of the tower. AT&T leased space on the tower for its equipment to expand its service in the area. AT&T contracted with FairPoint to bring high-capacity fiber optic facilities to the tower, connecting the tower to the rest of AT&T's cellular network.
In addition to serving GW Plastics' needs, this new infrastructure will provide voice and 4G mobile Internet coverage in the area, including along Route 12 and Route 107.
"Expanding the availability of service in Bethel has been a top priority for AT&T, so we're proud that this important site is up and running," said Patricia Jacobs, President of AT&T New England. "Our new site in Bethel is just another example of AT&T's ongoing commitment to Vermont where we have invested more than $50 million in our network in the past two years."
"This project has been a great example of state and local officials working with the telecommunications industry to reach our goals to improve broadband and mobile services," said Christopher Campbell, Executive Director of the VTA. "We want to thank the Town of Bethel, AT&T, and FairPoint for their work to get this new service on-line."
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A Cowon Z2 Review.
**Realised later there is a user review section, sorry mods, pls help me to move the thread if it's posted on the wrong section, my bad.
The Cowon Z2 has been around for quite some time now.
I'm sure there were others like me who was thinking about how the Z2 sounds compared to J3, and whether Z2 is a successor to the J3.
It'll be quite a lengthy writeup for anybody interested.
Am using a IE8 with silver cables with my Z2
The Cowon Z2 runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. I've not yet owned a android device yet thus i can't give much writeup about gingerbread here.
The Latest OS by google is actually the 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich commonly known as ICS.
Specs wise can be found on http://www.cowonglobal.com/
It is listed to have 1 CPU, 1 VPU and 1 GPU.
The VPU term here is quite interesting, my guess is that it's another processor that takes care of the video processing.
Many have compared it to Sony Z1000's dual core processor, while
i do not have the Sony's, the UI on Z2 is very zippy and acts much like a dual core to me. (It might be a dual core on Z2, just that 1 core has been prioritized to process videos, but i might be wrong here)
There is a cowon interface used on the Z2, and i found that it has been tuned differently from android's default slightly, it takes a harder touch to navigate the menus. I thought it was the hardware at first, until i tried different games and they were all very responsive even on the slightest touch. Which brings me to believe it's just cowon's interface instead of the hardware.
Player Built:
The player is rectangular in size. It's slightly thicker than the J3.
Screen size is a 3.7inch, it may be smaller than most android phones but i find it just right if you want a single-hand operation. Most device of size 4 inch and above requires both hands to operate the device normally.
We are all familiar with the bottom of cowon's player, where it opens up to reveal the microUSB, MicroSD and miniHDMI slots, the flipper also acts as a stand when watching videos. I have a small problem with the flipper, it extends out too short, some usb cable might need some fiddling to get the cable into the microUSB slot.
The speaker is now placed at the front at the top of the screen, a clever move for people watching videos. The speaker is a notch better than J3's, it output at a higher max volume with more clarity.
There are forward, play, backward, volume up, volume down buttoms located on the right side of the player. The apps i've tried including neutron and poweramp utilizes all the side buttons. For poweramp, you will need to disable side buttons functions on the cowon's music player in order for poweramp to utilize it properly. Power button located on the top of device. A mic is found on the left side of device.
Sound Quality:
I'll make it quick here, it sounds similar to the J3 on Cowon's default music player, except that i found it to have a slightly higher volume on the upper mids. But just very slightly. I noticed this as i use EQ with my senns IE8 and found myself with lesser EQ on the mids and highs. Althought i must warn that it could have been the EQ settings between the 2 players acting differently, could have been that Z2's EQ gives more volume per DB increase.
But in the end if ur confused, you could simply take it that there's no difference between J3 and Z2's sound quality.
Now here's the deal, Z2 on poweramp/neutron player sounds better than the default player. Lately, i've decided to purchase poweramp, i find it to have a better UI and takes up lesser memory than neutron. Neutron on my Z2 heats it up a little as well, and i check that it consumes more memory on my ram.
How does poweramp sounds better than Cowon's music player?
On poweramp, the vocals are more pronounced.
There appears to have the magical higher mids boost on neutron, and it's very obvious when u listen to female vocals.
I noticed better bass response on poweramp/neutron, the bass extends wider.
Sound quality between poweramp and neutron music player are pretty much on par
Video performance:
This is where it shines. Compared to J3, it's superior due to the bigger, higher resolution screen and the support for almost all the video formats.
I've place a 19mbps full HD video and it plays fine except that occasionally i see weird lines.
And since full HD takes up lots of space, i actually convert them to 800x480 resoution when i have the time.
On a side note, a 10mbps full hd video plays perfectly fine.
Full HD is one thing, i'm sure no portable device will handle a blu-ray quality video flawless, i'm reading 25-35mbps on them.
One last thing to mention is that the player does get warm playing videos but depends on how high is your video's bitrates, the higher, of course more processing and more heat.
Android Market:
It's not available by default but u can install the APK file and they will magically install and the market will be available to u when u have an wifi internet connection.
Games play fine on the device although i must mention again that some games may make ur device warmer than others.
Z2 may not be the upgrade to J3.
The shortened battery life will be very obvious especially when u owned a S9/J3 beforehand.
It depends on ur needs, if you need a better video player and does not mind the 3.7inch screen, i would say go ahead. But do account that u have a significantly shorter battery life.
As for audio needs, i've mentioned that poweramp/neutron music player is slightly better than the default player and that the default player on both J3 and Z2 sounds similar.
In short, if you get a Z2 and use poweramp on it, you get a slightly better Sound Quality. But i do not think that the slight improvement is worth a total upgrade.
- Android OS
- Exteral music players (Poweramp, Neutron etc. from Android Market)
- 3.7inch AMOLED 800x480 screen
- Awesome support for video formats
- Folder browser (.Wav files are recognised)
- Side buttons gives it flexibility when player's in your pockets
- MicroUSB slot
- Wireless N support
- MicroSD to increase memory.
- Poorer battery life than J3
- Player with Cowon's silicon casing sticks to ur jeans a little
- Player can get warm when using certain applications/games
- Cowon's UI make the player a little unresponsive for it's touchscreen
- MicroUSB slot may need some fiddling to insert cable
Recently purchased Neutron music player from google app store.
I've decided to purchase neutron even though i've already purchased poweramp as
neutron is 1 step better than poweramp in term of sound quality.
Neutron has more depth to it's music, making the soundstaging better, bass response was better as well.
Neutron has lots and lots of customisation, it's EQ can be tuned to the exact frequency you like.
Cowon Z2 with neutron is definately an upgrade for J3 which i've not regretted at all spending onto.
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Nice review. It seems like a massive upgrade from the D3, but I think anyone who is primarily a music connoisseur would be just as well off with a J3 (probably better, considering the battery life). I don't have a Z2, but this seems to be the consensus around the web that I've gathered.
I've done a Comparison between cowon's default music player, poweramp and neutron music players these few days.
And i must say that neutron is very impressive. I've purchased both poweramp and neutron on my Z2.
Neutron on Z2 is definately a step or two up from J3.
Eq-settings/presets across music player apps?
I have pretty much the same configuration as you now, as I just installed Neutron as well. For me, the main benefit is that I finally found a good music App that really organize my albums in a simple artist/album/track structure as I was used to with my S9. The default player either has an artist/track (useless) or album/track (too many albums) music library browsing structure. Extremely annoying with 32GB flash and 64GB sd.
What I am curious about is how you configure the underlying Cowon's presets underneath Neutron. Do you put the Cowon on "normal" and configure everything with Neutron? That would leave out all of the fine JetAudio/BBE options...The other way around: Choose a nice Cowon-preset and fine-tune it on Neutron.
I am really curious how people cope with this layered eq/sound settings/presets.
I haven't played around with BBE + neutron's own EQ.
Have always found BBE and EQ to sometimes make audio sound artificial.
They're helpful to me when some pop songs i listen to has a not-so-bearable bass thump, thats when i EQ them down.
Z2+Neutron+silver cabled IE8 has more or less made me settle down for now. And bear in mind i have a HD650+compass home rig.
While my portable setup cannot compare to my home rig, i believe i've alrdy maximised the SQ for my ie8 atm.
I own both (J3 and Z2) some additional details!
First, video is overall better in everyway so no issue here, it does play everything. One tiny detail, not a showstopper though: contrast on J3 is better and picture looks slightly crisper.
Audio: yes J3 battery is way better, almost forget about it, Z2 MUST be charged on a more regular basis. BUT 3 big issues that Cowon should fix, almost incomprehensible not to:
- Navigation with stock player is really average: 1 level under genre, album, artist so really hard to use -> work around is to navigate by folders and keep music organized "manually"
- TAG decoding in Flac is buggy! some Artist tags show as "=RTIST", same fix as before
This doesnt hurt music so not really an issue, just dissapointing.
If you consider using 3rd party player like Poweramp and have good headset or inears (I use Earsonics EM3Pro), there is something wrong with the way Z2 handle audio stream played from 3rd party, and it is clear when music volume is low that there is some background hiss and distortion, as if 3rd party apps couldnt use the same output method as stock player, so for now, I consider 3rd party players unusable which is too bad, it would help a lot with navigation and tags.
It is a great player, not perfect unless COWON fix previous issues but I am not very confident since these are obvious bugs and havent yet been corrected
On my part, dither on neutron caused some distortion even at low volume.
I can promise you this is real, please read this
not the part talking about volume but the rest
I tried Neutron, and did an easy test: play music with Neutron, without pausing, then go to the stck music app, dont play anything just display the app screen and suddenly you hear the sound is different like it went through a different output. The "background" becomes "quiet"
With "standard" entry level headset playing music at a "normal" volume it is harder to notice and some people wouldnt but it is there
3rd party player settings are all flat, I am not using any equalizing stuff
I have a Z2 and as Domdom said, there's clearly a problem with third party music apps.
I guess ur talking about some static or constant noise when music is played?
I can't confirm if thats happening on my set, it's perhaps too soft to be noticed or placebo on my part.
What i can confirm only is that dither creates static/noise when no music is playing on neutron.
I guess i still can live with the 3rd party apps.
hows the jelly case and are there any alternative cases for the z2?
Just noticed an error: "microUSB, MicroSD and miniHDMI"
It should be: "miniUSB, MicroSD and microHDMI"
edit: Or is it microUSB? Anyway, I know for sure that it has microHDMI, not miniHDMI.
Last edited by Kizune; 07-26-2012 at 02:40 AM.
Both usb and sd card slots are micro
Whereas for the hdmi slot, it should be a type C.
Search on the net has ppl calling it both mini and micro.
Probably the type alphabet is the official naming for now.
For the casing, I've only seen one thus far, and its the official case.
Unlike j3, there isn't a rinke casing for Z2 atm.
The casing can be a little sticky to smaller/jeans pockets.
Perhaps someone who uses the device naked can advice if the device gets
Scratched easily?
Here's a nice picture:
I also have the Z2, but I do have one question: what is the maximum external storage extension capacity? Is it 32GB or 64GB?
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Idea scrapped!
I agree. But that would be abit too complicated though.
I think that's pretty much already determined by who the sides are. There is no reason to have it choosable.
Seriously, just think about it.
Empire = dictatorship
Rebel = democracy/republic
yust get some jawa's make PIE's! and the troops will come by themself :D
"communism" doesn't really sound star wars like ;)
I reckon it'll be the most simple system of all; everyone is their own boss.
This isn't RoN, it's a Star Wars RTS.
Yeah, that is very nice in RoN or Civ, but dioesn't really fit in with SW story.
Especially a Star Wars game more focused on battle.
Why does an idea like that sound like it was created bt Windu?:p
Because some other people like RoN as well I guess....
That or it could be Windu in Disguise.
No, its not Windu. He didn't bring up gunships.
I'm not "Windu". Anyway, I thought maybe formal governments would add a twist to the game. But of course you couldn't have a communist government in STAR WARS, they would have to change th names around a bit.
Economical systems might be possible to an extent but since they stated that it would be simple, I doubt we'll get anything like this.
Besides, it makes sense if you're creating your civ from scratch but a Rebel Dictatorship and an Imperial Democracy sounds too weird.
Oh by the way, monarchy doesn't exactly equal dictatorship. Constitutionnal monarchy does exist.
I know you're not Windu mate.
Hey remember, no Republic/CIS so...he did leave.
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I COULD get quite used to this running on drugs malarky. Not that I would ever condone drugs use, but, since sustaining those couple of cracked ribs earlier this month and dosing myself up with painkillers before races, I've not looked back!
For race 72 of the 80, I headed to Yorkshire for the Leeds Abbey Dash. My ribs have been feeling not too bad of late. I had physio on Saturday and while lying down on the couch the pressure on my ribs was painful. Sneezing is an absolute killer, but day to day I only notice the nagging pain occasionally.
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It was a big race. There were about 6,000 runners, mainly from the north, but with the event also taking in an inter-region contest, there were some fliers in the field. The race was won in a time of 29 minutes.
I got a flier myself as the race headed out of Leeds city centre and on roads to Kirkstall Abbey. Usually the race takes in the grounds of the abbey, but this year we ran up to a roundabout and turned back towards the city. It wasn't the prettiest of runs, but I didn't care, I was flying. I couldn't believe how quick I was moving. I've not been able to train in between races, so my fitness is only what I'm getting from the runs themselves. I was through half way in 21 minutes, and felt comfortable pushing on the pace.
Amazingly, it was fine. I kept my breathing comfortable, trying to relax as much as possible while letting my legs do the running. Towards the end I tied up a little, but was delighted with the time of 42min 34sec, which is just under two minutes outside my personal best.
The Leeds Abbey Dash is built for personal bests. An out and back course with an incline heading towards the Abbey, but which gives it back on the return. Now with a bit of training and speed in my legs, who knows how fast I can go?!
I was pleased with the run, delighted to have got another race under my belt, and the only downside was going back to the car and having to wait 75 minutes for a repairman to come out from Blackburn to fix my boot!


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Many dog owners rely on buffered aspirin for temporary relief of pain and swelling from overused muscles, injury and surgery, as well as minor arthritis and joint disease. Aspirin is an over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), that also offers pain relief and fever reduction. This versatile drug can help make your dog more comfortable.
Aspirin has been used for centuries. Its main compound is acetylsalicylic acid, which comes from salicylic acid, found in the myrtle bush, the willow tree, and in birch bark.
This medicine is thought to work by inhibiting the production of the "COX" enzymes. COX-1 enzymes help maintain the mucosal lining of the stomach while the COX-2 enzymes lead to inflammation and pain. The trick is to attack the COX-2 enzymes without attacking the COX-1 enzymes. This is accomplished by buffering the aspirin to reduce its affect on the stomach as it passes through. Enteric-coated aspirin are not as effective as the buffered type, since the dog's digestive tract cannot break down the coating, so the aspirin moves unchanged through the dog's digestive tract.
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The national tour of C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce provides theatergoers with look at the journey to Heaven and Hell in a "provocative" exploration of human nature that features strong, vivid characters from the artistic mind of creator, Lewis, said Max McLean, artistic director of Fellowship for the Performing Arts.
Three vastly talented actors portrayed about 30 different characters in the two performance show that played at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sat., Feb. 1. The Great Divorce played to large crowds in the Muriel McBride Kauffman Theater, mostly used for musical theater performances.
The Great Divorce stars Tom Beckett (Bobby Boland, Epic Proportions and The Father on Broadway and Elbridge Gerry in HBO's John Adams), Joel Rainwater (The Lion King, National Tour) and Christa Scott-Reed (The Pitmen Painters on Broadway). All actors navigate their way through the difficult pieces of this play with great ease. In The Great Divorce, they must create different characters with a minimum of sets and costume, which means only the most talented of actors could qualify for this job.
McLean said that budgeting was an issue in the development and adaptation of this production. He said to use a full casting with over 30 actors for short scenes would doom the production before it got started. The use of only three actors did not create a problem for audiences because the play is so carefully conceived and staged.
In a talkback after the production, McLean said he had considered a fourth character for the narrator, but thought is was not necessary with the caliber of actors he had assembled and the fact that the narrator would not have equal participation in the performance time as the other actors did.
In The Great Divorce characters act out varied sequences with others in another dimension of reality. They travel from Hell to Heaven. Each character brings new questions and insights into what leads from one existence to another. Suffice it to say, it's all about choices people make and perspectives.
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts hosed the premier national touring production that visits Charlotte, Charleston, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, and Columbus in 2014.
Previously, Fellowship for the Performing Arts produced The Screwtape Letters, which, the group said, enters it's fourth year after playing over 50 major American cities. Box office records indicate that over 350,000 persons have viewed The Screwtape Letters including runs in New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
Because of the continued success of The Screwtape Letters, McLean wanted to adapt The Great Divorce for the stage, he said.
"This is Lewis at his imaginative best," McLean said. In The Great Divorce, several of Lewis' most provocative characters take a bus ride from Hell to Paradise. But the bizarre question the play asks: Will they like it? Will they prefer Hell to Heaven? Are the doors of Hell really locked from the inside?"
McLean suggested that The Great Divorce will return to Kansas City and that even The Screwtape Letters will also make another Kansas City appearance soon.
Three actors transform into over a dozen different personality types to tell this fantastical morality tale about good and evil. Similar literary pieces explored the dimensions of Heaven and Hell, most notably, Dante's Divine Comedy, so the notion of man's ponderance of the afterlife is no new concept. But, each author takes a different glance at the expectations.
In The Great Divorce, on the bus is a man who is going to demand his 'rights' and a woman who can't stop grumbling. Characters also include a gentleman who 'likes' Heaven, but staying there means giving up his precious pet lizard. A world traveler who believes Heaven and Hell are just a propaganda stunt run by the same people helps develop the cast of characters. As each ghost is welcomed by a celestial spirit, the choice of staying or going back brings vivid clarity to the "great divorce" between Heaven and Hell.
The Great Divorce requires audiences to think. The 10-15 minute talkback afterward by McLean allows for questions to be answered, thoughts to be more fully fleshed out, and help some understand how and why the play differs from the Lewis classic.
McLean explained why and how some scenes were tried and did not make the cut into the final production.
"There are only two kinds of people in the end," Lewis writes in The Great Divorce, "those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, in the end, 'Thy will be done.'" The Great Divorce remains one of Lewis' most influential pieces and rightly earns its place among classics such as The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, The Screwtape Letters and Mere Christianity.
Fellowship for the Performing Arts is based in New York City with Max McLean as Founder and Artistic Director. Adapted by McLean and Brian Watkins, The Great Divorce is Directed by Bill Castellino, with the creative team including Executive Producer and General Manager Ken Denison of Aruba Productions, Scenic Designer Kelly James Tighe, Costume Designer Nicole Wee and Lighting Designer Michael Gilliam. Original Music and Sound Design are by John Gromada with Projections by Chris Kateff.
Fellowship for the Performing Arts' production of The Great Divorce celebrates the legacy of C.S. Lewis' profoundly influential life and honors the 50th anniversary of his death on Nov. 22, 1963. In 2013, on that date, Lewis received one of Britain's highest honors, a memorial in Poets' Corner joining such legends as Chaucer, Shakespeare and Dickens.
To find out more about The Great Divorce and The Screwtape Letters, visit the website: greatdivorceonstage.com.


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In July and August, the Whitney is open every day of the week, and open late Fridays and Saturdays until 10 pm.Buy Tickets
The Whitney's Community Partnerships are sustained, extended relationships that bring educators and artists into an organization for extended programming and promote the Museum as an essential resource.
ELESAIR (English Language and Employment Services for Adult Immigrants and Refugees) is a YMCA program at the Guadalupe Church on 14th Street and one of the city's largest community-based Adult Literacy programs. The Whitney's ESOL programs with ELESAIR have explored strategies for using American art to support English language learning for immigrants and refugees, engaging new Americans and speakers of other languages in conversation, writing, and art-making inspired by our collection and exhibitions.
FIERCE builds the leadership of LGBTQ youth of color and seeks to preserve the West Village and West Side piers as a safe space for queer communities. The Museum collaborates with FIERCE to find connections between Whitney artists and exhibitions and their mission.
The Housing Works West Village Health Center is the organization's oldest health center in New York City. The Whitney works with recreational art therapists in their adult day treatment program to provide free art-making workshops and museum visits for adults affected by HIV and AIDS.
The LGBT Center provides groundbreaking social service, public policy, educational and cultural/recreational programs for LGBT youth. The Whitney's collaboration with Youth Enrichment Services (YES) at the Center includes multi-session workshops to explore LGBT themes in works in the Whitney's collection and special exhibitions.
In 2011, the Whitney sponsored a multi-week artist's residency at the LGBT Center, bringing performers from the Streb Extreme Action dance company together with young people through YES to collaboratively choreograph a pop-action performance. Watch the performance on Whitney Stories.
Opened in 1970 through funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the J.M. Kaplan Foundation, Westbeth Artists' Housing provides affordable living and working spaces for artists and their families. Programs with the Whitney have included a performance and installation by Yorgos Sapountzis involving residents of Westbeth and teens from the Whitney's Youth Insights program, among others, in conjunction with the opening of Common Spaces, an exhibition curated by the Whitney's Independent Study Program.
Pure Vision Arts works with adult artists on the autism spectrum; all of the artists have their own distinct style as well as preferred subject matter and medium. The Whitney's four-session program with Pure explored the process of transformation in the 2014 Biennial exhibition.
Village Care is a community-based, not-for-profit organization serving persons living with HIV/AIDS, seniors, and individuals in need of continuing care and rehabilitation services. In Spring 2014, the Whitney conducted a three-part program with the Village Care AIDS Day Treatment Center in Chelsea. The program was designed to address issues of identity that clients were working on in their art therapy sessions.
We partner with community-based senior organizations to create customized programs that challenge seniors to actively engage with the Whitney's collection and exhibitions, share ideas, and relate what they learn to their own lives and experiences. Interactive slide-based lectures at senior centers and homes provide a special preview of upcoming exhibitions and a comprehensive learning experience around an array of Whitney-related topics. The Whitney's Senior Studio Art Programs offer an accessible, collaborative environment in which seniors share in a hands-on process of creative expression.
Greenwich House Senior Center has partnered with the Whitney to offer customized programs that challenge seniors to actively engage with the Whitney's collection and exhibitions, share ideas, and relate what they learn to their own lives and experiences. These programs have included free 6-week collage courses, art-making workshops, and museum visits.
Hudson Guild Fulton Center's seniors enjoy interactive slide-based lectures and sustained studio art courses that offer inroads to the diversity and richness of the Whitney's collections and exhibitions.
Serving hundreds of LGBT older adults throughout New York City, the SAGE Center and the Whitney have been community partners since its founding in 2012. The Whitney is pleased to extend its comprehensive range of free multi-session art-making programs for LGBT elders.
Penn South Program for Seniors, founded in 1986, is the first program of its type in the US. Located at the Penn South co-op in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, it is a naturally occurring retirement community (NORC). The Whitney has worked with Penn South since 2007 to offer a diverse range of art-making workshops, slide talks, and courses to resident seniors.


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Every Thursday during the season, Justin Goldman, the director of goalie scouting for McKeen's Hockey and founder of The Goalie Guild, will provide you with an in-depth analysis of fantasy goaltenders. From updated goalie rankings to players you should keep a close eye on and much more, Goldman will be your fantasy goalie expert all season long.
Considering the regular season comes to an end in just over two weeks, we realize most poolies have already laid their fantasy teams to rest. With that in mind, we've selected the top five free-agent goalies available this summer and took a quick look at their overall fantasy output this season.
Ray Emery – Blackhawks: Of the top five potential free-agent goalies available this summer, nobody has earned a new contract more than the 30-year-old Emery. He currently sits third overall in goals-against average (1.90) and seventh in save percentage (.924), all while posting a mind-blowing 15-1-0 record in 19 appearances. Regardless of the situation, Emery has found ways to steal some games that Chicago had no business winning. Not only has he proved that previous injury concerns are no longer an issue, but his 10-game winning streak, which included a 2.28 GAA, was the longest in franchise history.
Niklas Backstrom – Wild: At 35 years of age, Backstrom has proven once again that he can still handle a grueling workload with relative ease. Although he was rusty coming out of the lockout, he smoothed out his game and went 11-2-0 in March with a 2.48 GAA and .915 save percentage. Those aren't gaudy stats by any means, but he has allowed two goals or less in 19 of 33 games and is currently tied for first in the NHL with 20 wins. It certainly helps to have an improved defense in front of him, but he's still considered the franchise's backbone.
Mike Smith – Coyotes: The 31-year-old carries an optimal frame at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, and while he's had his fair share of highs and lows this season, he's clearly going to be one of the top goalies available this summer. He has stopped 93 of his last 95 shots over the past three games, so he's getting hot at just the right time for Phoenix. He's also tied for the League lead with five shutouts, reaching that mark in just 29 games. This is an interesting case to follow right now, as Coyotes general manager Don Maloney has publicly stated that he won't discuss serious contract talks until ownership issues are resolved.
Evgeni Nabokov – Islanders: The steady veteran presence of Nabokov is reminding Islanders fans of what Chris Osgood accomplished over a decade ago. The 37-year-old has stopped 90 of his last 95 shots (.947 SV%) and was 8-4-1 in March with two shutouts and a 2.43 GAA. He's the ultimate road warrior, posting an 11-3-2 record away from the Island with a 2.50 GAA and .916 SV%. These aren't the type of fantasy stats that will put him in the top half of the League, but his durability, reliability and timely performances have been the driving force in leading his team to a potential playoff appearance.
Anton Khudobin -- Bruins: Poolies couldn't ask for much more from the 26-year-old Kazakhstan native. After last night's win over New Jersey, he's now 9-3 with a 2.23 GAA on the season. His .924 SV% is seventh overall in the NHL, and he's a perfect 4-0 at home, allowing seven goals on 129 shots (.946 SV%). The workload increased in March, as he went 5-2 with a 1.80 GAA and .934 SV%. With those numbers, Khudobin has established himself as a solid backup that can push a starting goalie, so he'll garner some attention this summer. He still plays a somewhat unconventional athletic butterfly style, but the technical side of his game is improving as time goes on.
Other potential UFA's: Jose Theodore (IR), Nikolai Khabibulin, Jason LaBarbera, Joey MacDonald, Thomas Greiss, Mathieu Garon, Al Montoya, Dan Ellis, Chris Mason, Michael Leighton
1. Ray Emery – Blackhawks: Razor Ray was a huge asset for poolies over the past week. Not only did he win three games in four nights, but he shut out two hungry teams in Nashville and Minnesota. He has stopped 59 of 62 shots during this stretch and has posted three shutouts in his last five games (4-1-0).
2. Mike Smith – Coyotes: After missing six games due to injury, Smith is 2-1-0 with 93 saves on 95 shots in April. That includes a 24-save shutout in a 4-0 win over Colorado on Apr. 6, a 40-save effort in a 2-0 loss to the Canucks on Apr. 8 and a first-star effort in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Edmonton.
3. Brian Elliott – Blues: If you paid attention to last week's column, you may have benefitted from adding a rested and razor-sharp Elliott. He has now posted back-to-back shutouts (43 combined saves) and is 4-0-0 in April with 95 saves on 99 shots, good for a .960 SV%.
1. Jonathan Quick – Kings: It clearly hasn't been a great season for Quick after off-season back surgery, and the stats prove it. He is just 1-2-0 in April with a .895 SV% and 3.01 GAA. He currently has just a .904 even-strength SV% and recently gave up five goals on 31 shots in a 5-1 loss in Dallas.
2. Martin Brodeur – Devils: New Jersey is reeling without Ilya Kovalchuk, and so is Brodeur, who is now 0-4-4 in his last eight games. He's 0-4-1 in April with a 2.62 GAA and .881 SV%, so if the Devils have any hope of making the playoffs, he may have to turn things around single-handedly.
3. Pekka Rinne – Predators: With four straight losses, Rinne is now 1-4-1 in April with a 2.00 GAA. His .940 SV% is excellent, but now he is just 4-9-3 on the road with a 2.87 GAA and .897 SV%. His 14 wins in 39 games is a letdown for poolies, as is his .916 SV%, which is only 20th overall in the NHL.
Richard Bachman – Stars: Kari Lehtonen is currently day-to-day with a lower-body injury, so Bachman will be expected to keep Dallas' playoff hopes alive. He started off on the right foot by relieving Lehtonen and stopping all 22 shots he faced in a 5-1 win over the Kings.
TOP 30 FANTASY GOALIES - sidebar widget
These modified re-rankings are a projection of a goalie's fantasy output for the entire season. Our rankings are based on volume categories like games played, wins, saves, goals-against average and save percentage. The plus or minus for each player is movement based on our most recent rankings from last week (NR means not ranked in previous rankings). It is important to note that our rankings reflect sheer fantasy value, not talent. A less-talented goalie could be ranked higher due to their team's strong defense and offense.
These modified re-rankings are a projection of a goalie's fantasy output for the entire season. Our rankings are based on volume categories like games played, wins, saves, and GAA and SP%. The plus or minus for each player is movement based on our most recent rankings from last week (NR means not ranked in previous rankings). It is important to note that our rankings reflect sheer fantasy value, not talent. A less-talented goalie could be ranked higher due to their team's strong defense and offense.
1. Tuukka Rask, Bruins (same)
2. Marc-Andre Fleury, Penguins (same)
3. Antti Niemi, Sharks (+3)
4. Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers (+1)
5. Carey Price, Canadiens (-1)
6. Pekka Rinne, Predators (-3)
7. Niklas Backstrom, Wild (same)
8. Sergei Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets (+5)
9. Jimmy Howard, Red Wings (+2)
10. Corey Crawford, Blackhawks (-2)
11. Jonas Hiller, Ducks (-1)
12. Jonathan Quick, Kings (-3)
13. Ryan Miller, Sabres (+1)
14. Braden Holtby, Capitals (-2)
15. Ray Emery, Blackhawks (+7)
16. James Reimer, Maple Leafs (-1)
17. Cory Schneider, Canucks (same)
18. Kari Lehtonen, Stars (-2)
19. Viktor Fasth, Ducks (+1)
20. Ondrej Pavelec, Jets (+1)
21. Roberto Luongo, Canucks (-2)
22. Ilya Bryzgalov, Flyers (-4)
23. Evgeni Nabokov, Islanders (+1)
24. Ben Bishop, Lightning (+1)
25. Craig Anderson, Senators (NR)(IR)
26. Martin Brodeur, Devils (-3)
27. Mike Smith, Coyotes (NR)(IR)
28. Devan Dubnyk, Oilers (-1)
29. Anton Khudobin, Bruins (-1)
30. Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche (-4)
Dropped out of previous rankings: Tomas Vokoun (29), Justin Peters (30)
Injured: Cam Ward (18), Jaroslav Halak (22), Anders Lindback (28), Jose Theodore (NR)
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Good grooming is essential for a happy, well balanced pooch. Now,
more than ever, eco-friendly, all natural grooming products are available for the four legged persuasion.
A popular and effective shampoo on the market is Bubbles 'n Beads 2-in-1 shampoo by
Happytails. Formerly known as Infuzion, this all natural shampoo/conditioner contains micro-beads that penetrate the
coat, delivering vitamins and conditioners directly to the skin. For dogs with dry, damaged or long coats, Fur Butter, also by Happytails, is a great product.
Fur Butter is an ultra-rich deep conditioning treatment containing Shea Butter and Colloidal Oatmeal to make the
dog's coat super soft and silky. For in between baths try Dry Dog Instant Clean or 60 Second Pet Bath Wipes. No one wants to kiss a stinky
When it comes time to dry a dog, many people reach for the human blow dryer. This is a big no-no. A dog has thin,
sensitive skin that can be burned or irritated by a normal blow dryer. The Metro Air Force Quick Draw Pet Dryer puts out the
perfect temperature and air pressure to dry your little dog quickly. If your dog shudders at the thought of a blow
dryer, try a spa towel such as the Susan Lanci SPAW Towel made of terry cloth to absorb excess water, this towel can double as a blanket.
Different coats require different brushes. Short coats work best with a soft bristled brush. Wire coats require a pin brush. Long, silky coats necessitate a slicker brush. A universally great brush for every dog is
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Tear stains can be a problem for light colored dogs. Caused by excess tearing that can result in red yeast and
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It is always a good rule of thumb to have your grooming set put together and ready to go. In addition to shampoo,
drying towel and pet dryer don't forget to include nail clippers, nail file and a small set of scissors for
trimming discolored fur. With these tools at hand you are on your way to a cleaner, happier dog.


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SLIMQUICK is a fat-burning supplement specifically designed for the needs of women. The company is also forthright with explaining that you need to eat right and exercise. They've put together a 7-Day Meal Plan and helpful tools like a Meal Log and Calorie Intake Chart to assist you in reaching your goals.PRO
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CFTV: Billy Fennelly media day interview
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Chris Williams sat down with Iowa State assistant coach Billy Fennelly on media day Wednesday to talk about this year's team. Are we going to see an "old school" Bill Fennelly team this season? How will Iowa State stack up in the Big 12? Find out in this CFTV feature.