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At the end of the first installment of NBA great Steve Nash's fascinating film project to document the end of his career, the 40-year old two-time NBA MVP says something truly special: "Every athlete, when they lose their skill, they lose a big part of themselves. A part they've built their life around and that's been a huge part of their purpose, self-esteem, identity; so when the skill or ability goes, it's like there's been a death."
As a boxing fan, it's impossible to follow the Nash story and not think of the similar struggle facing aging boxers, who in most cases have more concerning adverse health effects to deal with a basketball player. Although stars like Mayweather, Sergio Martinez, and Bernard Hopkins are all older than Manny Pacquiao, because of the attrition from his long and violent career, he's the first boxer I put in the Nash category.
I'm not here to announce that Manny Pacquiao is done or that he should retire. But you have to wonder, what else does he have to prove?
He's beaten everyone he's been matched against (ahem, C.J. Ross) from flyweight through welterweight, he's a surefire Hall of Famer and a former number one pound-for-pound, he's launched a successful political career in his homeland of the Philippines, and most importantly, on the strength of his high-beam smile, he's achieved the impossible of becoming an Asian superstar that has crossed over into worldwide celebrity. Even if recent reports about Pacquiao's financial troubles are true, he has the profile and brand to always make a robust living without getting punched in the brain by naturally bigger men.
After Juan Manuel Marquez finally bested his long-time rival with a perfect, hidden right to the advancing Pacquiao's chin in December 2012, there was instant speculation that he may soon retire. Lying nearly motionless in a heap on the canvas for several minutes will do that to any boxer, let alone a champion just handed his second consecutive loss. His wife Jinkee joined the chorus of cautious observers and urged him to retire, telling reporters "there is nothing to prove, he already has eight belts." More concerning was the credible medical speculation (http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/1/3/3831828/manny-pacquiao-early-signs-parkinsons-alzheimers-filipino-doctors-worry-boxing-news) coming in after the knockout, that Pacquiao was showing early signs of Parkinsons and serious brain injury.
So why in the world is he still here? The easiest answer lies within the Steven Nash quote above, the bit about identity. Absorbing punishment and punching the other man in the nose has brought attention and fame beyond what any malnourished child in Sarangani province could have possibly dreamed. There has to be a fear, even if a subconscious one, that if he walks away from boxing the changes he's marked in his own life would crumble back into the dust of home. It's amazing to ponder that a boxer might have more fear over leaving the ring than entering it, but that's where Pacquiao has to find himself these days.
Let's not forget we're talking about the thirteen year old kid who tattooed himself a boxing glove over his heart after becoming hooked on the sport in General Santos City. Boxing defines him as much as he has defined boxing as the most electrifying performer of his generation. Perhaps he's become more motivated since the knockout, that he looks at himself in the mirror and sees a fit and strong 35 year old dude who wants to prove that he's not done. He sees an opportunity to augment and deepen his legacy.
Another possibility is that he is, in fact, readying himself for retirement and wants to gain some fairy tale-like closure and go out as ring king. There's only one way for him to really achieve that kind of closure and that would be to beat Tim Bradley definitively next month, and then finish his contract with Top Rank with one more fight in 2014 so that he could free himself from Bob Arum and better position himself for a showdown with You-Know-Who in May 2015. They won't be as old as Stallone and DeNiro, but the grudge match between the aging Mayweather and Pacquiao would smash any Hollywood box office and give fight fans their own sense of closure after the five years of bullshit that have prevented the sport from its best potential showcase.
If that's the goal, his work is cut out for him. Sure he looked good against Rios (for whom else is Brandon Rios just a tune-up fight?), but he was supposed to look good against Rios. An early kayo would have done wonders. There's a reason why Coach Roach has been beating the knockout drum around Manny so loudly.
Knocking out the man who remained upright amidst the hell-fire from Ruslan Provodnikov will go a long way in restoring the Pacman's luster. It's a tall order, but why would he duck a tough assignment now? After all, that's been the abiding joy in following Pacquiao's career, his ability to consistently step up and face bigger and badder opposition from 112 all the way to 147 and find different and brilliant ways to win.
No one has ever doubted his courage and heart in the ring, but courage and heart won't make his feet and hands any faster. How long will it be until we see him run on fumes? There's nothing sadder than a boxer fighting past his prime, milking the sport for every drop of money and attention it can provide.
Underneath the smile and resiliency that have made him great, Pacquiao, like Steve Nash and Beowulf before him, has to be facing his own mortality.
Steve Nash is lucky in this regard. Boxing is a far more cruel sport to get old in, it only takes one punch for the years to instantly show, for a career to irrevocably end in a beating where years of fighter's life are mercilessly excised. I'm still not convinced we haven't already seen Pacquiao take that punch.
Radam knows. Please tell us RG. With or without rhymes.
I'm not quite clear on this copy. And I don't want to be sloppy. So I'm gonna keep it cool. Outta Big Foot, big-headed-ramming Bambi Bradley, Da Manny is gonna make into a concussed, pathetic fool. Holla!
You know it Radam. I'm still holding out hope for the Floyd-Manny Superfight. I know its well past its due date but I still want it.
There will be no super fight. Money May has too much fright. Holla!
The issues raised in this article are troubling to us all. We can understand the reluctance of these boxers to walk away from boxing before its too late,
the cumulative damage over a long career is insidious, we can only hope that Freddie is being vigilant of any signs that Manny is showing in camp that
something's amiss. This fight with Bradley will reveal where Manny really is at this point. But I'm afraid his financial situation will cause him to stay in
the game too long. Sadly, this is the endgame for so many great champions.
Da Manny is not suffering from Parkinson's syndrome, or showing early signs of ______ ________. That was a bull_____ lie by a quack talking smack.
Proper research, this copy lacks. Dang! One could get better jive out of a box of Cracker Jacks.
Hatin' on Da Manny, ev'ybodee and dey momma is tryin' to rap. So no surprises what dey keyboard tap. Holla!
Sure, it's about fame and fortune, but ultimately - it's about what made him, and so many others, boxers to begin with. Not champions, but boxers. It's in the blood, in the system, and as such it is as much a need and urge as any drog in the world. Nothing can come close to replace those minutes in the ring, measuring up against another man of the trade, living in the instant of punches thrown back and forth. The rest is just pale days, one after another. Of course it's hard to walk away. It's an addiction.
When the star fades ...its like living another life. Some can make the transition...some can't.
But Manny has a few good years left..why not capitalize...Manny is no communist, despising the individually wealthy.
Sorry, Jzzy! But you are wrong on this one. Fighting is not "usually all they know." This dumb@$$ stereotype has gone on too long. Eighty percent of the good-money/big money boxers do not stick around "TOO LONG" or keep fighting because they are broke or allegedly in tax troubles. Don't believe the hype. And the TMZ-types of scribes. FYI, 90 percent of boxers have day jobs, side jobs, moonlighting job, whatever you want to call them.
Focus is always on the stereotypes of boxing and the tabloid nonsense of ___ ____ ____ and ____ _____ _____ _____. Then the talking heads need to fill white space and go wilding with this aggavating stereotype of the dumb boxer knowing nothing but boxing and can quit.
"Looking back thru the history of boxing," you will find the most educated athletes in all of sports. And when the eighty percent, not fitting the stereotypes, retire, get out or whatever, they become successful lawyers, bankers, real estate big wigs, politicians, various types of business owners, promoters of big-bucks jive, ministers and what have you.
Even the ones who end up in jail are still making moolah with non-boxing skills. To name one: Holla at the "Black Rhino" Clifford Etienne.
Marquez/Hulkquez is a college-educated accountant for your information. And nobody should try to judge what boxer is hanging around too long. Boxers are grow-@$$ moneymakers. As long as they want to, they can throw their haymakers.
We have one life on this side that we know about. A great, or even good boxer, will take an arse thrashing over doubt. Go for it ALL, before your whole darm body FALL. And I mean FALL completely apart. Boxers have brains and heart.
Only punks go through life: Coulda, woulda, shoulda! Holla!
Without boxing, just from singing -- forget y'all, Da Manny can sing -- big-movie acting, entrepreneurship, paid appearances and speeches, being a politicians and umpteen endorsements, Da Manny is a megamillionaire in AmerKano dollars and a billionaire in P-Islands' pesos. So all this bulljive about him being broke, is just tabloid-scribbling bullsyet to entertain da haters, posers, racists, vaporers, and punkedified [sic] ___ ___ ____ ____!
Danggit! optical illusions are everywhere. Don't get "concussed" by one. Hehehe! The PacFists are whuppin' arse because they can. And when they cannot, like "The Raven" of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry: "NEVER MORE!" Holla!
Without boxing, just from singing -- forget y'all, Da Manny can sing -- big-movie acting, entrepreneurship, paid appearances and speeches, being a politicians and umpteen endorsements, Da Manny is a megamillionaire in AmerKano dollars and a billionaire in P-Islands' pesos. So all this bulljive about him being broke, is just tabloid-scribbling bullsyet to entertain da haters, posers, racists, vaporers, and punkedified [sic] ___ ___ ____ ____!
Danggit! optical illusions are everywhere. Don't get "concussed" by one. Hehehe! The PacFists are whuppin' arse because they can. And when they cannot, like "The Raven" of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry: "NEVER MORE!" Holla!
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Small Bathroom Remodeling Takes Off in Los Angeles
From Engineering on November 04, 2011 in Bathroom Remodel
Lets just say it. Los Angeles is cool. From style to food to lifestyle to film, this city is a trendsetter. Yes, many manias then followed by other cities have come out of this iconic culture center, and the latest on our radar has been small bathroom remodels.
While the sunshine may have no end in this sunny city, the real estate is limited. Yes, you have your fair share of mansions and breathtaking villasbut smaller houses are more par for the course than anything here. And Los Angeles residents know that, while the outdoors are an extension of their own dwelling space, they have to make every square foot count.
Perhaps this attention to making the most of space is why we here at CalFinder have seen a massive surge in small bathroom remodel interest coming out of Los Angeles lately. Weve received many questions about the process, and many local Los Angeles contractor requests.
For pricing on a bath remodel in your area, click here.
Perhaps you already know what residents from Los Angeles seem to know: that a bathroom remodel can get you one of the highest returns on investments of any home improvement project. In fact, your return on your investment can be around 70% or higher.
This is to say nothing of the fact that modernizing with green fixtures can get you government rebates. And save you money on your monthly energy and water bills, up to hundreds of dollars per year. To make sure you go through the process correctly and qualify for those government rebates, youll want to connect with all-star contractors who can help you through the process.
Click here to search CalFinders database of contractors. Also keep in mind that many rebates run out at the end of this year, so if you start now with a remodel, you can qualify in time, before the years end.
Many smaller dwellings like many that fill Los Angeles sunny hillsides and beachfronts feature one bathroom. This is likely one reason why Los Angeles residents are looking so heavily at the small bathroom remodel. A single bathroom must do all of the work. No sending your guest to their own pristine bathroomyou gotta share. And, with comparatively limited square footage, a small bathroom has to be planned just right.
Aside from a kitchen remodel, a small bathroom remodel in such a dwelling is the best choice you can make for home improvement. It will revolutionize your living space. Cut costs dramatically. Potentially change the entire flow of the house. One Los Angeles homeowner added hook-ups for a stackable front-load washer and dryer set in their bathroom, opening up the previous laundry closet for a miniature childrens playroom and toy storage closet.
If youre considering a small bathroom remodel, and want to keep it affordable, think like a Los Angeles resident: consider if your bathroom windows are able to let in fresh air for ventilation, consider going with paint instead of wallpaper (especially if you live nearer to the water and moisture), and take a look at how your small bathroom functions overall to provide for every need that youre wanting it to.
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HOW TO USE: Use 1 packet (sachet) only. This is a single-dose treatment. Always mix this drug with water. Pour the contents of 1 packet (sachet) into at least a half glass (4 ounces or 120 milliliters) of cold water and stir. Do not use warm or hot water. Drink the mixture immediately. This drug may be taken with or without food.Symptoms should improve within 2 to 3 days after taking this drug. If symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, headache, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vaginal discomfort, stomach/abdominal pain.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: vision changes, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes/skin, unusual weakness.This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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Oral surgeon Jerry Mayer, D.M.D., has relocated his office to the OLBH campus.
Mayer's office now is located at 400 Saint Christopher Drive. The office's new phone number is (606) 833-0303. Mayer previously practiced in Ironton. Mayer is a graduate of the University of Kentucky School of Dentistry in Lexington. He completed his residency at UK and is certified by the American Board of Dentistry.


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Pastor in same-sex parent dispute remains jailedBy WILSON RING
The Associated Press | January 31,2013MONTPELIER — A Virginia pastor who interfered with a custody dispute involving a lesbian couple in Vermont will remain jailed for refusing to testify before a federal grand jury.
Forty-seven-year-old Kenneth Miller was convicted last summer of helping Lisa Miller and her daughter leave the country in September 2009 to avoid sharing custody with her former partner. Prosecutors are trying to compel the pastor to testify against someone else involved in the flight, but Miller said his fundamentalist Christian faith prevents him from doing so.
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This Week in Vandal Track & Field OSU High Point Performance Meet (May 2) Corvallis, Ore. Payton Jordan Invitational (May 4) Stanford, Calif.
Looking Forward The Vandals will travel to Corvallis, Ore., and Stanford, Calif., this weekend for two separate meets. On Friday, Idaho will compete at the OSU High Point Performance Meet. Events start at noon (PT) with the women's portion of the javelin throw. Events on the track begin with the women's section of the 4x100m relay at 4 p.m. On Sunday, the team will compete at the Payton Jordan Invitational. Field events begin at noon with the women's pole vault; track events are slated to begin at 3:39 p.m. with the women's 400m.
A Quick Recap Last weekend at the Cougar Invitational, senior Karlene Hurrel and junior Ben Ayesu-Attah both earned double victories. Hurrel was first across the finish line in the 100m (12.23) and the 200m (24.65). Ayesu-Attah earned a double in the 400m (47.89) and in the 200m (21.50). Over the meet the Vandals earned 10 individual wins.
Leading the WAC Through six weeks of outdoor competition, eight Vandals lead the WAC in their respective events. Junior Ben Ayesu-Attah leads the 400m, while junior teammate Cody Helbling holds the number one spot in the 10,000m. Junior Matt Sullivan leads in the pole vault while, senior Andrey Levkiv holds the top spot in the shot put. For the women, Alycia Butterworth leads the 3,000m steeplechase and sophomore Katelyn Peterson leads the high jump. Also, freshman Adara Winder holds the top spot in the shot put while, sophomore Tayler Feinauer leads the javelin.


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History of the Department of Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program
Under the Center for Alcohol and Addition Studies (CAAS) a minor in Addiction Studies was developed. During FY 02, this minor program was transferred in total to the Department of Human Services for delivery. CAAS also provided the seed support to secure funding from Providence Hospital, that was then leveraged through this University and the University of Washington MEDEX program to establish a Bachelors of Science in Health Science degree completion program for Physician Assistants. This program became operational in FY 02 and graduated its first BSHS PA students in FY 03.
The Master of Public Health Program
The Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS) and community and academic partners built a UAA Masters in Public Health in Public Health Practice degree program, and the University's Board of Regents approved the MPH program in June of 2002. The MPH program was initiated in January 2003 and graduated its first two students in May 2005.
Program Expansion
In 2004, the Department hired two full-time faculty and provided instructional support for the development of other classes. The Department is continuing to work with other colleges to expand the programs of the BSHS. At the same time it is working with organizations external to UAA in developing content within the MPH program that is responsive to the academic training needs of those individuals throughout Alaska that hold full-time positions and desire this degree. The structure of the MPH program is designed to make distance delivery of the entire curriculum possible.


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It's the end of the year and Austin Music Examiner has been busy compiling a list of this year's favorites to recommend to you. AME has brought you its top 5 favorites of 5 different categories and one overall favorite. Austin Music Examiner was given a run for its money this year in the decision making process for each category, and each band and artist are listed in no particular order under each category. So who made this year's Austin Music Examiner Picks of 2010?
Band/Artist of the Year:
Suite 709
Austin Music Examiner watched the local music scene very closely this year for the most outstanding band, old or new, to place in this category. The winner year is Austin's newest and hottest band: Suite 709. Jirod Greene, Dietrich Schmidt, David Butler, Ross Falcon, and Zachary Boston along with an impressive brass section have been working hard from the beginning to take the live music capital of the world by storm, and they have done just that, proving they are here to stay. Suite 709 brilliantly fuses together soul, hip-hop, funk, and rock to produce a sound unlike any other. The band has been busy in the studio working on their debut album. Be sure to check out Suite 709's website, Facebook, and Twitter for news and events.
Band Picks of 2010
Long Story Short
Brand new band Long Story Short has not been around long, but they have shown they are a force to be reckoned with. This duo made up of Daniel Luka and Nicky James has spent the past year in the studio crafting an album that most only hope to. Austin Music Examiner recently did a review of the freshly released album and read here. Though Long Story Short is not local, they will definitely be heard everywhere very soon. Their debut album is young, but it has already gotten them the attention of popular music news source, Alternative Addiction, putting them in the running to be in AA's Top 10 unsigned bands. To vote here for Long Story Short and their single "Caved In". Daniel and Nicky both produce material that is evidence of something today's music industry has lost: heart. Follow Long Story Short on Facebook and Twitter, and grab yourself a copy of their debut album "What a Scene" on cdbaby or iTunes.
Austin Music Examiner introduced you to another non-local band called IAmDynamite back in October. If you read the article you will understandwhy this Carolina duo has made this list. The album is in the works, and AME will be among the first to bring you a preview of what can be expected from the brand new album from IAmDynamite. Also, be sure to stay tuned with AME and all of IAmDynamite's news sources for IAmDynamite's return to Austin January 22nd at Stubbs BBQ playing alongside Austin's own Language Room. Add IAmDynamite on Facebook and follow @dynamiteduo on Twitter.
Mothers Anthem
Austin favorite, Mothers Anthem has worked very hard this year to bring their fans a fresh spin on things. Early in the year the band released a demo E.P. titled, "The Heart Steady Sessions" on MySpace with a few brand new songs. Mothers Anthem released a few more brand new songs soon after, along with adding a mixture of this new material to their live show and even changing up the band look. The new material has seemingly become an instant hit with the fans. Mothers Anthem has definitely set an example for bands in their journey to keep things new and fresh this year. Be sure to follow the band on Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace to keep up with band's news and updates.
Quiet Company
Austin band, Quiet Company won the heart of AME early this year their album, "Songs for Staying In". Listening to Quiet Company quickly tells you they are a perfect fit in the Austin music scene, with a sound that clearly defines them as a true Austin band. Quiet Company can be heard on local radio station such as KGSR and 101X. Be sure follow on Facebook and Twitter for news and updates. You can catch Quiet Company live during "Free Week" at Emos in downtown Austin Wednesday, January 5th so be sure to come check this band out!
Afterglow Radio
AME was introduced to Florida natives Afterglow Radio during SXSW Music Festival this year, and they have not failed to impress. With stellar musicianship and strong vocals, this band is definitely on to be watched. AME's attention was further taken upon listening to the band's album, "Find Yourself Again". This is a fantastic album all around and should be listened to by all music fans, and can be found everywhere. For more information on Afterglow Radio check them out on Facebook .
Best Albums of 2010
"The Fall"- Jirod Greene
Solo project of Suite 709 frontman, Jirod Greene, "The Fall" perfectly displays the versatile writing talent Greene has. Greene taps into all his muses to write this six piece E.P. incorporating elements of hip hop, soul, R&B, funk, and throwing techno/electronica into the mix. That, however, only scratches the surface of half the album. You will also find a lyrically binding piece such as "A Song From the Sun" that is completely a capella, a solely instrumental piece with "The Experience", and of course, the album opener, "The Fall", which is a spoken track that gives you a perfect look into Greene's heart and soul. AME has known Jirod Greene for a while now, has seen his talent, and can honestly say that this album truly exemplifies the finest of his abilities.
"Welcome to Plasticville"- The Vettes
New Orleans band, The Vettes, released their first full length album, "Welcome to Plasticville" in the late summer, early fall of this year. This album has made its way onto this list because of its brilliant sound. Though the album is a masterpiece of pop art, it also gives you the feeling of brilliant 80's electronica, while mixing in elements of rock. The Vettes have a style and sound unlike any other, and it has gotten them well earned national recognition with song spots on MTV's "The City", and making an appearance on the world renowned Viper Room Stage in Los Angeles, California. This band has proven their worth many times, and they will continue to for a long time to come. More information on The Vettes and where you can get a copy of "Welcome to Plasticville" can be found on Facebook and Twitter.
"New Morning"- Alpha Rev
Austin band Alpha Rev has been seen quite a bit around the national circuit of the music scene this year. Along with the release of the band's national debut album this year, Alpha Rev has found themselves in rotation on VH1 and radio stations across the country, and they will also be joining Train, Lifehouse, The Script, Colbie Caillat, and many others on VH1's "Best Cruise Ever" in April/May of 2011. Drive around downtown Austin, listening to "New Morning" and you'll know you are right at home, right where you belong with the Austin sound Alpha Rev produces. Find Aplha Rev on Facebook and Twitter for more.
"My Communist Heart"- Sounds Under Radio
Yet another example of Austin's finest musicians, Sound Under Radio releases new E.P., "My Communist Heart". This E.P. sets itself apart from previous release, "Cinematica", for two reasons: 1) a new, heavier, and edgier sound 2) you will find a very well done cover of Bjork's "Army of Me" on this E.P. SUR has also found themselves on the soundtrack for the popular T.V. series, "The Vampire Diaries", with a duet featuring Alison Sudol (A Fine Frenzy) called "All You Wanted" and toured the country in support of this release. Sounds Under Radio will continue to have new material and will be touring in the coming year, so keep an eye out on Facebook and Twitter for dates and locations. You can get a copy of "The Vampire Diaries" soundtrack on iTunes.
"This is War"- Thirty Seconds to Mars
Released in December of 2009, "This is War" has quickly gained high attention from AME. This album is very raw and honest, making for an album full of substantial material. Every song is an easily accessible, relative life anthem full of passion and heart. So many factors make this album a favorite of the year, and it will continue to live on for a long time to come.
Best Music Videos of 2010
"The Widow- Kiss the Flag"- Parabelle
Produced and directed by Kimberly Scott out of San Antonio, this video for Parabelle's "Kiss the Flag" is hands down one of the best music videos of the year. This video shows a certain artistic element to it that is extremely rare in today's music videos and portrays the song's story very well. Everything about this video embodies the talent of everyone involved in its creation and should be an example for future videos. Watch the video here.
"Jar of Hearts"- Christina Perri
Very often you will see music videos that have dancers moving very provocatively and suggestively, taking the elements of art out of dance. Brand new rising start, Christina Perri, is changing that with her video for debut single, "Jar of Hearts". This video is done with such artistic beauty that it captures the viewer's full, undivided attention and keeps it. The beauty of the lyrics and the dance choreography blend together to make a perfect masterpiece that will put Christina Perri on the top very quickly. Here's the video.
"If I Had You"- Adam Lambert
American Idol season 7 runner up, Adam Lambert finds himself on this year's list with his video for "If I Had You". This video easily earned its spot for the use of many bright, vivid colors, crazy costumes, and a unique setting. There has never been another video like this, and it has set a precedent for many videos to come. Watch here.
"Closer to the Edge"- Thirty Seconds to Mars
Unlike any other music videos done as a live video, 30STM once again puts their stamp on this list because of their mission to create and show their true identity, unafraid of who they are, subsequently reaching their full potential in everything they do. Watch it here.
"All In"- Lifehouse
The second live music video in Lifehouse's career, this one expands more on what the band is like behind the scenes. This video is very appropriate with the content of the song, making the viewer feel as if the song is to them. A quick favorite for AME. Here's the video.
Singles of 2010
"Just the Way You Are"- Bruno Mars
This song sets itself apart from other songs of its kind with one simple thing: lyrics. This song embraces a love for the true beauty of a woman with honest, from the heart lyrics. Bruno Mars may be brand new but he has already made a huge change in the music world.
"She Don't Even Know"- Suite 709
Suite 709 earns itself another spot on this list for their single, "She Don't Even Know". This song not only incorporates smooth hooks and riffs, but pairs it up with imaginative lyrics, e.g. "I could've evolved with a kiss from you". "She Don't Even Know" impeccably exhibits the signature sound that only Suite 709 creates. Listen to it here.
"The Fall"- Brendan James
Folk pop singer, Brendan James, delivers every bit of this song to the fullest. Brendan's vocals have a soulful quality unique to him that delivers words of pain and sadness while still creating a positive vibe full of hope. "The Fall" exhibits this factor beautifully. Raw and real, Brendan James stays true to himself while still evolving in his work.
"New Morning"- Alpha Rev
This title track and first single off of Alpha Rev's newest album is a shining example of why the band has earned every success they have achieved in 2010. This is a beautiful song in every way fusing pop, rock, and a little hint of Texas sound in one song. Listen to the song here.
Performances of 2010
Study Breaks Party –SXSW 2010 – Austin, TX
Sounds Under Radio, The Vettes, Suite 709, and Meriwether all took the stage at this unofficial SXSW party. One of the last shows caught during the week of SXSW '10, this showcase put together by Jon Ray in partnership with Austin's Study Breaks Magazine was an impeccable match up of talent. Sounds Under Radio delivered with typical full force mentality, The Vettes performed with their signature fashionable flair, and Suite 709 debuted flawlessly. Thanks to Jon Ray for putting together one of the best shows of 2010 at SXSW.
Buzzfest 2010 – Cynthia Long Woods Pavilion - Houston, TX
Every year Houston radio station 94.5 The Buzz brings together some of the biggest names in the industry for one of Houston's biggest events: Buzzfest. This year's event won't easily be topped with names such as Metric, Switchfoot, Deftones, Seether, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Three Days Grace, Limp Bizkit, Cage the Elephant, Crash Kings, 10 Years, Sick Puppies, and Flyleaf on the bill. The event sold out in 10 minutes and was full of an electric vibe through the entire show. Buzzfest 2010 has made me a fan of Buzzfest and you can expect a return from AME.
Mothers Anthem Mother's Day Acoustic Show – Besos Cantina- Austin, TX
By far one of the most heartfelt, intimate shows attended to date. Mothers Anthem stripped everything away to bring their fans a show that put everything from the most painful to the best of emotions in the spotlight baring them, making this performance on of the most memorable ever.
Brendan James- Stubbs BBQ – Austin, TX
Brendan James returned to Austin November 8th to do what he does best, deliver a memorable show. With songs that come straight from the heart, Brendan delivers every song live with passion, and this show was no exception. Try to catch Brendan James at a show near year on his upcoming new tour. Dates and location here.
Jingle Ball 2010 – Fitzgerald's – Houston, TX
Arguably one of the most epically matched line ups of the year, the best bands of Austin and Houston came together for a holiday kick off unlike any other. Mothers Anthem, Suite 709, and Austin band Eyes Burn Electric brought the best of Austin while hometown favorites such as Dev Electric and Deep Ella brought Houston a show it won't soon forget to end a great year of music.
AME will be starting out the new year bringing you updates from three shows in Austin happening in January:
- Quiet Company - Wednesday, January 5th - Emos "Free Week"
- IAmDynamite with Language Room- Saturday, January 22nd- Stubbs BBQ
- Thrity Seconds to Mars- Tuesday, January 25th- Austin Music Hall
Austin Music Examiner looks foward to another great year of in 2011 and wants you to like AME's Facebook page and follow @ATXMusExaminer on Twitter for news and updates in the Austin music world!


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Monologue Madness is taking off again this year! What is Monologue Madness? It's the monologue competition to end all monologue competition.
If you're not up to competing this year, you can always work for Monologue Madness. Check out their available jobs here:
Monologue Madness 2014 is currently hiring production & administrative staff for the fourth annual competition.
All positions, below, are PAID a competitive stipend. AEA and Non-Union may apply. Please submit resume (attachment) and brief cover letter (in body of email), ASAP, to: edward@edwarddaniel s.com
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Championship Sunday, Competition, 4/6/14
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Seeking highly organized, creative, & experienced individual familiar with all aspects of event marketing, promotion, and communication. Familiarity with ALL social media platforms, letter-writing, and press releases required.
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Seeking highly organized and self-managed individual with experience in fundraising, sponsorships, & event development. Familiarity with the Washington, DC community is highly-preferred. Individual will lead all aspects of sponsorships and fundraising for the 2014 competition. Weekly availability early Feb thru April 6, 2014.
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Celebrity Reflection Cruise Review by skfmsw: Loved the Reflection! Loved Blu! Booked again for next year.
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Loved the Reflection! Loved Blu! Booked again for next year.
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
So I'll start by saying this is probably my 15th or 16th cruise. I've sailed big ships on Celebrity, Princess, Royal, & Norwegian; and mid-size ships on Regent, Seabourn, and Azamara. I LOVED the Reflection!!
The ship is absolutely beautiful, immaculate, and offers everything I wanted in a getaway from the cold. We decided on AquaClass because of Blu, and it was perfect! I really feel we had the best of both worlds: all the entertainment and wonderful variety of music and bars that you only get on a large ship, along with the "country club" like dinning you find on the smaller ships.
Don't go for the itinerary, it's awful. You get to San Juan too late to do much, St. Thomas was just OK, but there were 7 (yes really 7!) mega ships docked in St. Martin while we were there. We tried to get off the ship, but the crowds of people looking for transportation was far beyond what the locals could manage. We gave up after an hour, and spent another lovely day onboard a More lovely ship.
I still prefer a smaller ship for going to places I actually want to see (I booked my first Silver Sea for June in Europe), but for a warm weather getaway in winter, I'll be back on the Reflection! Less
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Shuttleworth Says Qt Apps Wanted For Ubuntu
"The decision to be open to Qt is in no way a criticism of GNOME. It's a celebration of free software's diversity and complexity," says Ubuntu founder, Mark Shuttleworth in his blog.
Shuttleworth blogs today about finding space on the Ubuntu cd for Qt libraries in the Ubuntu 11.10 (Natty+1) release. Ubuntu will also be evaluating applications that have been developed with Qt for inclusion in the default install of Ubuntu.
Shuttleworth says developers will be asking the following questions when evaluating those apps for inclusion. Is it free software? Is it best-in-class? Does it integrate with the system settings and preferences? Does it integrate with other applications? Is it accessible to people who cannot use a mouse, or keyboard? Does it look and feel consistent with the rest of the system?
Shuttleworth also discusses the Qt work with the greater Ubuntu community, its representation at the Ubuntu Developer Summit, and what the decision to use Qt means. He also talks about GNOME and how making the decision "be open to Qt is in no way a criticism of GNOME"
Shuttleworth concludes his post by thanking Trolltech and Nokia for making Qt a great toolkit and he welcomes developers who want to use and be part of the Ubuntu experience.
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ownCloud Forked
Founder of ownCloud launches the Nextcloud project.
HP Enterprise Unveils a Futuristic Computer
Will The Machine change the way future programmers think about memory?
CoreOS Announces Distributed Storage System
The new Torus distributed storage system is available under an open source license on GitHub
Google Beats Oracle in the Android Lawsuit
Juries decides Google's use of Java APIs Was Fair Use
Linux is the Largest Software Development Project in History
But if you are not using the latest Linux kernel, your system is insecure.
Linksys Says Yes to Open Source Firmware
Home routers will give room for custom firmware but still comply with FCC rules
OwnCloud Founder Resigns
Frank Karlitschek will continue to lead the open source ownCloud project
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS released
"Xenial Xerus" comes with a new packages format and several improvements for the enterprise.
MS Visual Studio Code Editor is Available for Linux
Linux users can now download and install the Windows code editor
Open Container Initiative announces Image Format Project
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'The Dialogue Project-first conversations' beautifully spotlights a three year collaborative journey taken on by five professional artists from 2004-2007. The book details effective collaborative techniques and provides a unique format for creating a successful interchange of energy and ideas. A must have book for anyone looking to expand from the privacy of the studio to an exciting interactive experience in the visual arts.
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NORWICH, Conn. – Oregon is known for its small ball, and in the top of the ninth the Ducks challenged No. 17 Connecticut's defense and won, scoring three runs en route to a 5-3 victory on Friday night at Dodd Memorial Stadium.
In front of 5,684, Madison Boer came on in the ninth for his fourth save of the season with a 5-2 advantage. He retired the first two batters before Pierre LePage knocked a two-out single to single to left. The Ducks allowed LePage to move around the bases on indifference, before he scored from third on Nick Ahmed's RBI single.
Oregon again let Ahmed move all the way to third, but Boer struck out George Springer swinging to end the game. Boer has now picked up the save in the Ducks' last four victories.
The Ducks improve to 39-22 on the season and will move on in the winner's bracket to face 10th-ranked and the Norwich regional's No. 1 seed, Florida State (43-17) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). The game will be televised by Fox Sports Florida.
Friday night's game went into the ninth tied at 2-2, but the Ducks put the offensive pressure on the Huskies defense. Danny Pulfer led off the inning with a single, and Jack Marder attempted a sacrifice bunt that was fielded by Mike Nemeth, who came off the bag at first. The first baseman made the throw to second to erase Pulfer, but it was too late as the Ducks had runners safe on first and second with no outs.
Oregon again challenged UConn's defense as Eddie Rodriguez squared up a bunt back toward the mound. Relief pitcher Scott Oberg fielded the bunt ,and again attempted to retire Pulfer at third, but the throw was too late. The Ducks had the bases loaded with no outs.
Shawn Peterson popped up for the first out, but J.J. Altobelli's ground out to second broke the tie as Pulfer scored and gave the Ducks a 3-2 lead. Steven Packard then pinch hit, and his slow rolling RBI single to short allowed Marder to score as the Ducks went ahead 4-2. Another pinch-hitter, Marcus Piazzisi, put a ball in play that was mishandled by third baseman Mike Olt, allowing Rodriguez to score Oregon's third run on the error.
Oregon's Scott McGough (5-2) was credited with the win after holding UConn scoreless on one hit for two innings, setting the table for Boer to come in the ninth.
Oberg (5-2) took the loss for UConn after allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits in one and 1/3 innings on the mound.
Connecticut starter Greg Nappo kept Oregon guessing most of the night, allowing just two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four. He left the game in the eighth after lasting 7 and 2/3 innings and throwing 62 strikes on 102 pitches.
But Nappo's one walk ended up being a crucial part of the game, as Oregon center fielder Jett Hart was issued a leadoff walk to start the top of the sixth.
Next at the plate was KC Serna, who buried the first pitch of the at-bat over the wall in left. Serna's fifth home run of the season tied the game for the Ducks.
Oregon got out of one jam in the bottom of the seventh with runners on second and third and two outs. McGough, who had come on earlier in the inning, struck out Springer swinging for out three.
Oregon starter Zack Thornton lasted six innings on the mound for Oregon before allowing the leadoff batter on with a single in the seventh. He surrendered just two runs – one earned – on eight hits while striking out six.
In the second inning, Connecticut took a 1-0 lead after Nemeth led off the inning with a solo home run to right.
In the third, the Huskies scored again after a one-out base hit put John Andreoli on. LePage was hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second with one out.
Ahmed put the ball in play and on the fielder's choice, LePage was erased at second. But Serna's throw to first took a hop before getting past Peterson, and Ahmed moved to second on the error as Andreoli scored unearned to give UConn a 2-0 lead.
Notes: Madison Boer has earned the save in the Ducks' last four victories…Oregon is 4-1 when KC Serna homers in a game.


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This special edition book "Mugs and Beards" was designed specifically for Illustrator/Character Designer Brian Ajhar's first appearance at the 2010 CTN Animation Expo.
The book showcases some of Brian Ajhar's characters in a collection from numerous editorial, advertising and children's book projects he has worked on.
**This beautiful mini coffee table book is wonderful in quality and is produced as a 7"x 7" Hard cover.
1. Wrap around gloss dust jacket cover over black cloth hardcover.
Combining painterly expressions with my ideas have always been my passion. I am obsessed with textures and intuitive marks made by paint. I am fascinated by the subtlety of paint forms on paper and how that contributes to the sculpting of a character's personality. New technology has allowed me to further develop my style by giving me an up close look at how the intuitive marks and paint strokes grow into textures and subtle expressions.
I hope you enjoy this selection of Mugs & Beards.
Brian Ajhar's career as an artist has spanned three decades. His extensive and diverse client list includes numerous magazines, newspapers, advertising agencies, corporate clients, and book publishers. His illustrated children's books have been published worldwide in a multitude of languages and have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller list. Ajhar's work is widely recognized for it's distinctive and humorous point of view.The varied range of his ideas have adapted to a myriad of social, economic, and political issues. Along with his professional career Brian is a frequent guest lecturer and has been teaching illustration and character development at Syracuse University for the past 15 years. He has also taught at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and The University of Hartford. More about Brian Ajhar can be found on his website: http://www.ajhar.com
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To quote one of her songs, "Oh, she's just being Miley." There's simply no other explanation. Girl is still trying to distance herself from her Hannah Montana doppleganger. We get it Miley… you're edgy 😉 The 20-year-old lets most of it all hang out for famed photographer Mario Testino. From showing off her signature long legs, under boobage and even some chain crack, Cyrus continues to show the world that she "Can't Be Tamed." I will say, her legs are pretty amazing.
In addition to posing for three alternate V Magazine covers, Miley chats about her ever-changing style, new sound on her upcoming album and her much-talked about relationship with Liam Hemsworth. Check out Cyrus below channeling her inner fashionista as she rocks out pieces from Nicole Miller, Saint Laurent and American Apparel to name a few.
"I'm going to change, I'm going to be different, I'm going to do what I want to do. I chopped my hair and bought a pair of Docs and never looked back."
"I can never say that I don't love 'Party in the U.S.A.' and that I'm not appreciative of it. It would like my dad saying that he hated 'Achy Breaky.' It's what gives you everything that you have. I would never take it back."
"I'm not home with my boyfriend all the time. We work. Every week it's "Are they broken up?" Because we don't' see a photo of them." I don't have time go to Starbucks with my boyfriend every morning. I wish I did, but I don't. I'd rather chill at my house and be there for the time I actually get to spend with him. And then I'm at the studio all day. He gets up to work out at six and I come home at five from the studio. I put this record before everything, and I've never done that with anything. I've put too much into this record to put anything else in front of it."
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By Duleepa Wijayawardhana on Mar 17, 2009
Never say that I don't pay attention to your comments. PlanetMySQL on the web is now available in both two and three column layouts (Arjen, Mikael) and with a marginal increase in font size (Roland, Shlomi). Choose two column or three column layouts and be happy with whichever view you feel like. Personally, I'm a fan of giving as much choice in layout as possible.
The layout is also zoom friendly for those that want bigger/smaller fonts. There were some other comments on various possible changes to PlanetMySQL (like fixing the archives), since I seem to have people's attention right now, please do comment on anything Planet related. Some more back-end db changes a-coming depending on how much green beer I drink tonight. But I'll write about that in another blog. Pending greenness of beer.


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Is it any cross-platform way to check that my python script is executed under admin rights? Unfortunately, os.getuid() is UNIX-only and is not available under windows :(.
"Admin rights" is meaningless. Both Unix and Windows have a long list of different privileges that a particular user may or may not have. You should just try to do what you want to do and use exceptions to deal with lack of privileges. That's that they're there for.


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I am trying to install a free extension in Google Chrome, but whenever I click "Add To Chrome", I am asked to sign in to a Google account. This has never happened before, and I do not want to use an account just to install an extension. This problem is occurring for all extensions. How can I install extensions without signing in?
You now seem to need sign in to a Google account to install any extensions/add-ons from Chrome Web Store.
But you can still install an extension without logging in to a Google account by doing the following:
And you're done.
You could also use helpers like Chrome Extension Downloader to download the
Here is the announcement about locking installation of Chrome extensions so that they can only be installed via the chrome store: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/d35tIyH8dVM%5B1-25-false%5D
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The easiest way around is to just not use the Chrome Web Store, or just don't use Chrome.
Chrome is completely useless for me if I can't install extensions. I will not create a google account just so I can download from the chrome store. This looks much more like forcing millions of Chrome users to create google accounts than actually do anything about security.
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What could you do with a $500 American Express Giftcard? Join the Nielsen National Consumer Panel and you'll be entered to win one of the (25) $100 American Express Giftcards each month, and the (40) $500 American Express Giftcards each quarter!
To be entered in these drawings, as well as rack up points to trade in for nice prizes (kitchenware, electronics, etc….) – just sign up for the Nielsen Consumer Panel Scanner Program. You'll be sent a handheld scanner to scan your weekly grocery purchases, and that information will be transmitted to Nielsen's research team.
While the program may not be for everyone – this may be perfect for you, especially if you have children that would like to help you scan your items as you put them away. We've had both positive and negative reader reviews about Nielsen – but just by trying it out you'll be entered in the monthly and quarterly drawings!
One time-saving idea I hadn't thought about before is to just take your scanner along with you when you shop – scanning things as you load them into your basket. I actually saw this idea HERE while just doing a google search of the scanner – she has a picture of herself shopping like this and says she's done it for years!
For the $500 card:
- Sign up to become a NCP panel member.
- Scan your household purchase information (with a handheld scanner they provide).
- Send the purchase information to NCP.
For every week of the month NCP receives your purchase information, you'll earn one entry in the monthly sweepstakes–where you can win a $500 American Express Rewards Card. That's up to FOUR entries every month! And, every month, 25 panel members win!
That's not all… Every quarter, an additional 40 panel members will win a $500 American Express Rewards card–just by sending the information about your purchasing habits each week.
For the $20k:
- Sign up to become a NCP panel member.
- Scan your household purchase information (with a handheld scanner they provide).
- Send the purchase information to NCP.
For each week in a qualifying quarter that NCP receives your purchase information, you'll earn one entry into the Grand Prix Sweepstakes–where you can win $20,000! Every quarter ONE lucky panel member wins!


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....and two Jet's were abducted and flown into the top of the World Trade Center. The is serious and horrible news for all Americans. They are evacuating The White House as we speak and ALL air traffic nation wide has been shutdown. Who did it? What are they planning next? We should all keep the families of the killed workers and the people on the abducted planes in our thoughts. I have a feeling this is the begining of something much much worse.


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Fruit recalled over possible contamination
A number of food stores have removed some nectarines, peaches, and plums from the shelves after learning the fruit may be contaminated.
The announcement came after Wawona Packing Company, who supplied the stores with the fruit, initiated a voluntary recall over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, bacteria that can cause the rare but potentially fatal disease Listeriosis.
According to the CDC , "the disease primarily affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. However, rarely, persons without these risk factors can also be affected."
The disease can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea and miscarriages or stillbirths.
The food included in this recall are as follows:
- Organic Nectarines, PLU 94378
- Organic Peaches, PLU 94044
- Orchard Perfect Nectarines, PLU 4378 and PLU 4036
- Orchard Perfect Peaches, PLU 4044 and PLU 4038
- Orchard Perfect White Peaches, PLU 4401
- Orchard Perfect Black Plums, PLU 4040
- Orchard Perfect White Nectarines, PLU 3035
The fruit was sold at a number of stores including Giant, Martins, Trader Joe's Wegmans, Costco and Walmart.
Those interested in more information about the recall can contact Wawona Packing Company at 1-888-232-9912.


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'Dark Knight' Faces Another Human Tragedy
"The Dark Knight Rises" had been expected to challenge box office records, and it still may, but right now the focus of the filmmakers and studio behind the movie has turned to tragedy.
After last night's shooting inside a theater showing "The Dark Knight Rises" in a Denver suburb, movie studio Warner Bros. canceled the Paris premiere of the film and issued a statement extending sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims.
Warner Bros. said "The Dark Knight Rises" earned $30.6 million in midnight grosses. It was unclear whether the studio would cancel any other premieres for "The Dark Knight Rises."
"It's too early to know how this will play out," said Paul Dergarabedian, the president of the box office division of Hollywood.com. "It's so unprecedented and it's hard to even process it."
"The Dark Knight Rises," is the third and final installment in director Christopher Nolan's "Batman" trilogy. The film was set to debut at 4,404 locations, the second-widest release in Hollywood history behind "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." It had also pre-sold 2,000 screenings. "The Dark Knight," the second film in the trilogy, grossed more than $1 billion world-wide following an incident in which the film's co-star Heath Ledger died unexpectedly from an accidental drug overdose.
As the studio now grapples with how to respond to the tragic Colorado shooting, which left at least 12 dead and dozens more injured, there is uncertainty about how the public will respond to the incident, even as some law-enforcement officials take steps to increase security measures at screenings.
Following the shooting, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly said law enforcement is taking steps to keep moviegoers safe in the New York area. "As a precaution against copycats and to raise the comfort levels among movie patrons in the wake of the horrendous shooting in Colorado, the New York City Police Department is providing coverage at theaters where the 'The Dark Knight Rises' is playing in the five boroughs," Kelly said in a statement.
Some industry watchers believed that "The Dark Knight Rises" had a shot at stealing the opening weekend record away from "The Avengers," which debuted to $207 million in May and has grossed $614 million to date.
In 2008, prior to the release of "The Dark Knight," the second film in Nolan's trilogy, co-star Ledger, who played the Joker, died unexpectedly from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. Following the incident, Nolan dedicated "The Dark Knight" in part to Ledger. The film posted an opening weekend of $258 million and finished its run with $533 million at the domestic box office.
"With the untimely death of Heath Ledger, it created a mystique around the movie," Dergarabedian said. "Warner Bros. handled that very sensitively and audiences heard how legendary his performance was so it became a celebration of Heath Ledger, which I think enhanced the box office. People wanted to see that final, wonderful performance."
"This, of course, is very different," he said of the Colorado shootings.
In 1991, when "Boyz n the Hood" opened in theaters, outbreaks of violence prompted some theaters to cancel showtimes and step up security. Gunfire around three theaters in Southern California left at least 11 wounded, while in Chicago, a man was killed. There were at least 25 incidents nationwide as the film opened in more than 800 theaters, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Dergarabedian said he thought people who pre-purchased their "The Dark Knight Rises" tickets online would still want to go to the theater to watch the film. "Human beings are very resilient and adaptable…again, it's hard to know how to even respond to something like this," he said.
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#MWC09: Motosurf A3100 video demo and some pics
I don't really understand why on earth Motorola exhibits at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
This is the second year that I visit their stand and they don't have a single interesting thing on display.
Just these plain old lame phones we are seeing again and again. And when I asked Motorola rep on the stand why don't you have anything new here, he said: "Well, you know, we announced something at CES, so now, maybe, we'll do something at CTIA…"
No wonder they are having troubles and losing marketshare and tons of money quarter after quarter.
The best they had on display in Barcelona was MOTOSURF A3100 phone – their version of a full touchscreen handset. And I can't say anything good about it.
The interface is lame, touchscreen non responsive enough, and, compared to the things being announced here…, well, nothing to write home about…
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College Hockey:Frozen Four Preview: RIT Looking to Avoid Trap
While most RIT fans would have liked to see the Tigers jump right back into action after their stunning wins in Albany — the team's 11th and 12th straight victories — the players would rather take the extra time off at the expense of possibly cooling off. It's been a media frenzy for the school and the team, neither of which is used to this much attention from the sports world.
"We do have some momentum going our way right now, but at the same time I think it's good to have time off," said senior goaltender Jared DeMichiel. "It gives us time to heal physically, and also to maybe let our heads deflate a little bit. We need to get back at it and maybe focus a little more."
Coach Wayne Wilson has said he is concerned about the distractions that come with big media exposure, something the other three Frozen Four programs take in stride as perennial contenders. Wilson turned for advice to Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore, who went through it last year with his Beavers.
Serratore sent Wilson back an e-mail that included the following warning: "By the time we got to D.C., the game might have been secondary from the experience we had from winning [the regionals]."
Wilson posted the message in the RIT dressing room.
"We can either listen to [Serratore] and benefit from someone who's been through it or do our own path and maybe fall into the trap," he said. "We know this is nice, but we've got to make sure we're ready and not think we're better than what we are, because we're not. We'll be as good as our effort and we can challenge, but if we start thinking we're real good we'll become a very average team quickly."
That approach has led to the Tigers' 12-game winning streak, including 6-0 in the postseason, where they have outscored the opposition 26-8. Over its last 11 games, RIT has allowed just 14 goals.
"Maybe because the expectations of winning it all aren't there, but I haven't felt and the players haven't felt any pressure at all," said Wilson. "I can honestly say that we are just enjoying this and we're just looking forward to the next game. It's been a really fun experience and a very unique experience because I don't think a lot of teams would be reacting this way. It's been a very mature and workmanlike approach."
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9 Ways You Know You're Addicted to Cruising
December 27, 2011 | By Cruise Critic | 31 Comments
31 Responses to "9 Ways You Know You're Addicted to Cruising"
December 27th, 2011 @ 4:49 pm
Royal caribbean's logo tattooed on your leg.
December 27th, 2011 @ 5:24 pm
My mom and I have the royal Caribbean logo tattooed on our ankles, there is a picture posted on one of the blogs. Loyal to royal!
December 27th, 2011 @ 5:34 pm
My car registration is P80 HUW (P&O Huw) !!!
Leona Lucente
December 27th, 2011 @ 6:12 pm
When you go shopping for new clothes and you will not buy it if it it isn't wrinkle resistant, does double duty, and takes up very little space in a suitcase.
December 27th, 2011 @ 10:54 pm
Too funny. Especially the one about counting thing how many cruises they cost. We do the same thing but since we are the Martini Mates who met on Celebrity's Infinity in the Martini Bar we say things like, "Wow, a ticket to that concert is more than 10 martinis."
Barbi Henry
January 3rd, 2012 @ 12:58 pm
I can appreciate the withdrawal issue. I get really depressed if I don't have the next cruise booked before I get off the ship from the last one. Right now I do not have the next cruise booked and need to be looking for a 12-step program.
Barbara Watson
January 3rd, 2012 @ 2:43 pm
Start getting itchy, so i guess i need a fix, so call my agent, and say book one. Even though we have one booked, we still need one or two before the big one gets here.
January 3rd, 2012 @ 3:31 pm
I am with Leona! When I go shopping for clothes, I think, this will go well with my warmer port cruise and this will go well with my colder port cruise. I also ask, " Can I wear this to multiple dinners, by dressing it up or down?"
Gerry Reyes
January 3rd, 2012 @ 11:49 pm
When the walls of your cubicle at the office are covered in pictures of cruise ships, you have the model of a cruise ship on your desk and your desktop picture is a cruise AND you send your friends and colleagues information about upcoming cruise offers… but you´re nither a travel agent nor work in the cruise industry!
January 4th, 2012 @ 10:29 am
When you're planning your next cruise while still at sea.
mary wilson
January 4th, 2012 @ 4:09 pm
When you open your computer every morning, and first don't check your emails, insead check to see if there's a Cruise Critic review of your next ship!! Then check for one on your last ship! Have colour pictures of the 20 ships you've sailed on since 1956 on the wall facing your bed. And framed pictures your grandchildren drew when they were seeing you off in the 80s and 90s. So agree with previous writers about buying clothes!!! Packable and uncrushable. Want to go on every single one of the offers from cruise companies – but prefer repositioning – even when you have to fly home! And they are cheaper! When you choose your over-75 friends by whether they say 'how are you' or 'which ports did you do'! Would rather do two cruises on lowest with a window, than one with a balcony!!!!! Because you love to look out AT the ocean, not down on to it – well, maybe its because that's the one you can afford. Cant wait to try Celebrity Century in March, even though you have loyalty cards for four other lines!!!!
Linda S. Knopke
January 4th, 2012 @ 4:16 pm
I live minutes (lucky me!) from the Port of Tampa and every time a ship is in and my work schedule allows (I actually try to arrange my schedule around the ships' departures!)I take my dog and go to the pier to wave to all the cruisers! (along with other addicted wavers!) This time of year, we have 4 ships in at least 4 days a week! There is something so majestic about watching these beautiful ships glide out to sea and it makes me happy to see all the smiling faces and waving hands of these lucky folks as they embark on the best vacation ever! It is the next best thing to being on a cruise! Addicted to cruising and waving! You bet!!! Lets see, Carnival's Paradise is in tomorrow! See you at the Pier!
January 5th, 2012 @ 8:12 am
You study deck plans of ships you haven't sailed, hoping to book on that ship one day. It's been a year since our last cruise and I'm itching to go again soon.
Sandy Hopkins
January 5th, 2012 @ 8:59 am
We have two ships in Baltimore (Enchantment and Pride, been on both), but I ride by whenever I can. You know you're hooked when your co-workers' main question to you when they see you is: "Plan any cruises lately?" 25 and counting! On dating sites, my first question is: "Do you like to cruise"?
Becky Lovell
January 5th, 2012 @ 9:41 am
Cruising is running away from it all…leaving it all behind…really!…work, kids, parents, daily chores, laundry, ironing, irritating people, friends and all their troubles, family and all their troubles, traffic, driving, cooking, washing dishes, the alarm clock…etc. Cruising is a time for ultimate rest, relaxation, and no alarm clock! Yes…I'm a cruise junkie!
January 5th, 2012 @ 9:49 am
My husband is known as the "cruise guy" everyone calls or visits his office to ask about cruises or other travels. We "donate" all our cruise books (we get one or two extra) from a previous cruise and leave them in the break room. We were the only ones who cruised and now six co-workers have now taken cruises. Of course he pimps Cruise Critic to anyone within hearing distance.
January 5th, 2012 @ 10:29 am
I thought I might have a real problem but after reading the above I know I am just a victim of CAS (Cruise Addiction Syndrome). Like all syndromes, CAS, has a list of possible symptoms including,but not limited to the following:
Price Comparison – (measuring the cost of a new item
by the # of cruises you could
purchase instead)
Difficulty in If an item of clothing is not travel
Clothes Shopping. worthy (lightweight & wrinkle free)
and multi-functional it cannot be
purchased. Also you can
experience an overwhelming
desire to buy an item fitting your
criteria even if your don't need it.
Depression/Mania. Bouts of serious depression if your
next cruise is more than 3 months
away. Also a super high after
booking that compelles you to
contact all your cruise friends.
You will have a big cheesy grin and
be talking a little louder and faster
than normal.
During this manic period AVOID
Unnatural Attachment Luggage is kept partially packed
To Luggage. and beside bed "just in case". You
never know when a reduced, last
minute cruise will pop-up online.
Cruiser Aura. This is very hard to idenify in
yourself, but if you've ever had a
casual acquaintance or a friend-
of-a-friend contact you for cruise
advise, you probably are victim.
So I guess I'm not a lone CAS affected person and after reading your posts, am not going to seek medical intervention. I am going to be proud of my condition and acknowledge the blessing it is to be able to see the world!
Happy travels, y'all!
January 5th, 2012 @ 10:36 am
Good luck reading the above. I don't comment often and didn't realize my writing would not copy as typed. Columns do not appear so subtitles are meshed in with sentences.
Live and learn.
Stanley( Flamingo)
January 5th, 2012 @ 11:24 am
I keep hearing kids running up and down the corridor when I am in bed and we don't have any kids or have a corridor or hallway
January 5th, 2012 @ 12:10 pm
Don't think it's a problem but I look for ships leaving the day I return. Just trying to save the transportation money getting back and forth to the pier. OK, maybe it's a slight problem.
January 5th, 2012 @ 12:31 pm
My friends call me for the best cruise deals because they realize I know them all.
peggy and john smith
January 5th, 2012 @ 12:45 pm
we are guilty of all the above–leaving feb 6th on southern caribe—will be our 65th—but, we have been guilty of all of that long before i even knew about cruise critic–i love cruise critic—in fact, my guy at carnival tells me that 1/2 of what he knows about carnival comes from cruise critic and his clients like us—don't see how you can do one a year–i'd go nuts—we've been on as many as 7 in one year—the secret (which is really no secret, just common sense) we book the cheapest inside cabin on board—and, no, we are not cheap skates–we could go on crystal etc. but,i look at those prices and say, my god, we can go on x number of cruises for that–and, we choose the x number for a lot less money—i am truly addicted–aka, my email address—-and i do not want to be cured–so there!
January 5th, 2012 @ 2:59 pm
We always have to have the next cruise in the hopper to avoid depression. Between cruises we save up all our spare change which we refer to as our cruise cocktail money.
January 5th, 2012 @ 6:53 pm
One knows that they are cruise addicts (CAS´s)…if their coffee table, end tables and patio table are tiled in HAL Delftware tiles, are collecting to do the bathroom…and have redocrated the house in blue and white to match the tiles.
January 5th, 2012 @ 7:35 pm
While there is nothing as relaxing, yet exciting as being on a cruise and I hope to take advantage of cruise deals in a year when I retire, my wife and I love planning for the next one. There is something special about going through the many cruise line magazines with my wife envisioning that next great trip! This June we will be on our first river cruise! Love it.
January 5th, 2012 @ 8:53 pm
Planning on retiring to Florida because it has so many cruise ports.
January 6th, 2012 @ 10:24 am
When you cruise the cruise sites and find a great repositioning deal to Spain, send it to your friends and 4 of them book before you do (cause you're the expert!)
Yvonne Stewart
January 13th, 2012 @ 2:12 pm
When you go around trying to convience your friends and family, (who have never crusided)that a cruise is the best vacation to take and that you can go with them to show them the ropes.
October 21st, 2012 @ 12:20 am
You know you're addicted when: Instead of a chimney you have a "Whale Tail" on your house! ;)
franz chong
June 30th, 2014 @ 1:40 am
Doing the Math comparing other kinds of holidays elsewhere that are available for similar money but ultimately going back to cruising.We have two ships in our home.My Model of the Pacific Dawn and a Gold Sailing Ship.
September 24th, 2014 @ 7:50 am
I am the Enabler, my boyfriend is the addict! He has his phone set on this "seascanner" site where he watches people on their cruise, he especially loves departure days. If there was "Cruise Jeopardy", he'd win. If you name a ship from ANY line he can tell you the year it was built, tonnage, itinerary, and, since he looks at pricing daily, what it would cost. He can tell you the day it departs, and if it always goes to the same place or if it rotates weekly. I would say about 80% of all emails he gets are about cruises. When people come over, he greets them with frozen drinks as steel drum music plays in the background. People always say our yard reminds them of being on a cruise. Depression sets in at about the 6 month mark if he doesn't have one booked.
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FRESNO, Calif. --- Extending its win streak to five straight matches, the No. 74 Fresno State women's tennis team dominated Mountain West opponent San Diego State, 6-1 on Friday afternoon at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center.
"This was a great win for us to come in against a very tough conference opponent, and to beat them 6-1 is a great feat for us," said Fresno State head coach Ryan Stotland. "San Diego State doesn't give anything away, we had to come in and earn it."
Improving to 9-8, 2-0 MW this season, the Bulldogs win over the Aztecs helped them remain undefeated (6-0) at home in dual play this spring. Dating back to last season, this was Fresno States 10th straight victory at home.
"We competed really well and came out of the gates ready to defend our home court," added Stotland. "We are looking forward to one more match on Sunday."
The 'Dogs came out with fire today and started the day off strong winning the doubles point over San Diego State. On the top court Sophie Watts and Anneka Watts paired to defeated Dora Somoracz and Hailey Johnson of SDSU 8-2, just moments latter teammates Aishwarya Agrawal and Sofya Malysheva clinched the doubles point with an 8-4 win over the Aztecs on court two.
Fresno State then dominated singles play- winning 5-of-6 matches to defeat the Aztecs for its second conference won of the season.
The Bulldogs have now won eight of their last nine matches played this season and look to continue strong home play as they host UNLV for its second conference dual of the weekend on Sunday at 10 a.m. at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center.
No. 74 Fresno State 6, San Diego State 1
1. Sophie Watts (FS) def. Laura Antonana (SDSU) 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
2. Rana Sherif Ahmed (FS) def. Kristin Buth (SDSU) 7-5, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-5)
3. Aishwarya Agrawal (FS) def. Tami Nguyen (SDSU) 6-2, 7-5, 1-2
4. Kennedy Davis (SDSU) def. Sofya Malysheva (FS) 6-1, 6-3
5. Anneka Watts (FS) def. Dora Somoracz (SDSU) 1-6, 7-5, 6-2
6. Anne Susdorf (FS) def. Isabelle Hoorn (SDSU) 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
1. Sophie Watts/Anneka Watts (FS) def. Dora Somoracz/Hailey Johnson (SDSU) 8-2
2. Aishwarya Agrawal/Sofya Malysheva (FS) def. Kristin Buth/Kennedy Davis (SDSU) 8-4
3. Tanya Murtagh/Anne Susdorf (FS) vs. Laura Antonana/Isabelle Hoorn (SDSU) 6-4, unfinished
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (4,3,1,6,5,2)
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