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Three years ago, New York Times media reporter and occult career-bender David Carr was taking a tour through South by Southwest and asked the festival's film person what movie he should see. She tipped him off to a movie called Tiny Furniture and he fell in love. He gave the movie and its creator/star, a 23-year-old woman named Lena Dunham, 1,000 words in the Times.
It was the first big write-up for Tiny Furniture and Carr "knew right away she would end up as a big deal." Dunham and Carr got dinner a month later and became fast friends. In the three years since, he's been a huge booster of her work, taking to various corners of the internet to spread the Dunham love:
People love to ankle bite her because she grew up well-situated, but nobody gave her a tv show for that. Nobody convinced Judd Apatow to co-produce because of who her parents were and HBO did not pick up Girls for a second season because she is wired.
It's true that Judd Apatow didn't decide to work with Dunham because of who her parents were. Instead, he chose to work with Dunham thanks to David Carr.
In 2010, Dunham had a blind script deal for HBO. What she was missing was the imprimatur of a Hollywood heavyweight. Meanwhile, Apatow, who is friends with Carr, was asking the Times columnist if he knew of any promising up-and-comers. Carr did know one.
Carr also knew, with his eye on the angles, that the director/writer/producer had a woman problem. Dunham was someone who could make Apatow's then-checkered track record with female characters disappear. Carr told Apatow to get a look at Tiny Furniture asap.
Apatow watched it and fired off an email to Dunham. Here's how she described it:
The title of the e-mail was "From Judd Apatow." I thought it was my friend Isabel pranking me. He said, "I saw your movie. I cried, which is not rare for me. But I laughed out loud, which is rare." Then he said a few things he liked that were really nice. Then he said, "If you ever want someone to give you a lot of money and screw everything up, we should talk."
By August, Apatow and Carr were talking about Dunham:
And two weeks later, Apatow and Dunham had a green light to do a pilot for an HBO show. Shortly after the HBO pilot was sealed, there was a meal that looked like a celebration:
And a few months later, they had another dinner:
And another meal:
And another dinner:
And yet another dinner:
And there have been PDA-moments. Like this:
And more:
And even more:
Carr and Dunham have obviously been strongly supportive of one another. In fact, in keeping with a tradition on the show, a few days after shooting on the pilot episode of Girls began, Dunham sent over a tweet to Carr.
Carr's daughter was a production assistant on the Girls pilot, the first of more than a dozen production credits that she lists on her website. She's currently a video producer at Vice.
Carr has been open about the fact that he's "in the tank" for Dunham. He hasn't written about her for the Times since that first story on Tiny Furniture (though he did conduct this loving Q and A with her in Hemispheres), so there's been little need to disclose his daughter's connection to Dunham or his devoted interest in her success (though he still does write about HBO and HBO's parent company, Time Warner, which have obviously benefited nicely from Dunham's success).
But if you're looking for the explanation of how this particular 20-something person, however well-born, has managed to seize such a firm hold on the Zeitgeist, it's worth remembering that she has one of the best-connected people in media rooting for her.
Carr's a fiercely loyal guy. In addition to his role as the Times' weekly media columnist, he's also become the Times' de facto Defender-In-Chief, something that might seem sort of surprising given his spit-balling alt-weekly background. On that point, he explained to Capital New York:
I am very tribal in my loyalties. Even though I grew up throwing rocks, the first 20, 25 years I was mostly hacking on daily newspapers and their foibles, and now I've not only gone native, I have turned into a reflexive defender of them.
He does that for Dunham. For Carr—a guy who has described himself as a skunk at the media world's garden party—the tribe keeps growing.
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A possible new benefit from drinking coffee. A new study from the American Cancer Society claims people who drink more than four cups of caffeinated coffee daily could significantly reduce their risk of death from certain forms of cancer.
Habitual coffee drinkers had about half the risk of dying from cancers of the mouth and part of the throat. That was compared to those who never drank coffee or only had it occasionally.
Researchers studied data on almost a million people from an American Cancer Society study on cancer prevention that began in 1982.
The study found that drinking more than four cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked to a forty-nine percent lower risk of death from oral cancer. The study authors say more research is needed to understand the reasons why coffee has a protective effect against oral cancers.
The study was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

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Wild Salmon (Grilled or Broiled) with Nectarine Salsa
The nectarine is a type of smooth, fuzz-less peach, and, like peaches, nectarines can be white, yellow, or reddish, and clingstone or freestone (i.e., the flesh sticks to the stone or not).
Nectarines are often slightly smaller and sweeter than peaches. The lack of fuzz can make nectarine skins appear more reddish than those of peaches, contributing to the fruit's plum-like appearance.
Peaches and nectarines belong to the rose family, and thought they rank lower than berries, both (especially redder-hued fruits) contain ample antioxidants as well as vitamin C and other nutrients.
Because of its fat, salmon pairs well with tangy salsa... and a fruity salsa is perfect for summer!
Salmon with Nectarine Salsa
This recipe is adapted from Weber's Way To Grill by Jamie Purviance (Oxmoor House, March 2009).
You can cook it under the broiler instead of over a grill.
Serves 4
2 nectarines (about 1 pound) cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion or chopped scallion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chervil
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger (optional)
1 jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and finely diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint (or cilantro)
1/4 teaspoon organic cumin (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or organic cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 (6 oz) wild Alaskan salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or organic cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive or macadamia nut oil
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"Hell's Kitchen" (8 p.m., Fox):
The five remaining chefs prepare dishes for comic book legend Stan Lee. The winning contestant is featured in Better Homes and Gardens and gets a flight session on a private jet -- but no pressure.
"Welcome to Sweden" (9:01 p.m., NBC): Does funny run in the family? That's our hope with this fish-out-of-water sitcom starring Greg Poehler -- brother of Amy -- as an accountant to the stars who quits his job and moves to Stockholm to be with his sweetheart.
"Leah Remini: It's All Relative" (10 p.m., TLC): That funny lady from "The King of Queens" becomes the latest celebrity to invite prying TV cameras into her life. Hey, we've all got bills to pay.
Also on Thursday:
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- Dipl. R.E. Unification Theological Seminary
- M.A. Graduate Theological Union
- Ph.D. Graduate Theological Union
Dr. Michael Mickler is a church historian whose teaching and research interests include the history of Christianity, the American religious experience, the Unification movement, and interreligious peace-building. He sees his task as one of balancing faith with scholarly objectivity, cross-disciplinary perspectives, and a commitment to dialogue with representatives of diverse Christian traditions and world faiths.
Dr. Mickler is the primary historian of the Unification movement in America.
His several books and numerous articles are recognized by the wider academic community and cited at length in major scholarly monographs on the movement. In recent years, he has contributed a number of articles on the Unification movement to mainstream encyclopedias. His 40 Years in America: An Intimate History of the Unification Movement, 1959-99 is the definitive account of the movement's emergence and development in the United States.
Since joining the faculty in 1989, Dr. Mickler has served in a variety of administrative positions, including those of Academic Dean (1995-2000) and Vice-President (2000-2009). He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Unification Studies and serves as Academic Director of the Seminary's Educational Resource Center (UTS-ERC).


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USA, 2013, 68 Minute Running Time
Genre/Subjects: Animals, Colorado, Documentary, EnvironmentalLanguage: English
Note: tickets for the November 10th screening at the Wildlife Experience are NOT Sold Out, but can be purchased by Clicking Here Vouchers and Promo Codes are not valid for the November 10th screening.
This impassioned documentary, presented in 3-D, examines the plight of wild horses in the American West while considering their place in the national psyche. Produced by regular festival guest Henry Ansbacher (Wesley Willis's Joy Rides and They Killed Sister Dorothy, SDFF 31) and directed by Monty Miranda (Skills Like This, SDFF 30), it combines a historical overview and dramatic re-enactments with sweeping footage of its majestic four-legged protagonists.
America, the filmmakers argue, was built on the backs of horses. Once our primary mode of transportation, they remain the spirit animal of the automobile (think "horsepower"). Motion pictures had their origins in the zoetrope, an early version of which was produced for a wealthy equestrian to determine whether his steed's hooves ever left the ground completely while running—and horses continued to star on screen in the Westerns that marked the golden age of Hollywood, including The Misfits. Meanwhile, at various points in U.S. history, their meat has been legally sold for consumption—whether by pets or humans.
Today, debates rage on surrounding the wild-horse population on our plains and prairies. On one side are ranchers and others who consider the herds a resource-depleting nuisance and therefore condone roundups as conducted by the Bureau of Land Management. On the other are conservationists and animal-rights activists who argue that the horses put minimal pressure on public lands compared with cattle (never mind humans), while charging the bureau with cruelty.
American Mustang makes the latter case through not only stunning shots of the beasts in their natural habitat, but also a narrative interlude involving a young woman on a quest to help protect them and a modern-day cowboy who shows us what it's like to break a stallion by gently earning its trust. Music by Calexico and DeVotchKa augments the natural drama playing out in our own backyards.
In cooperation with The Wildlife Experience, East High School
DIRECTOR: Monty Miranda
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United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
Aquatic Animal Health Research
1a.Objectives (from AD-416):
The objective of this cooperative research project is to discover and develop novel natural antimicrobial peptides that could be used to control fish diseases. This research project will allow USDA, Agricultural Research Service and Qingdao Agricultural University (QDAU) to implement cooperative research with a common goal to discover and develop novel natural antimicrobial peptides to control fish bacterial diseases. The fish pathogens to be investigated include but not limited to Edwardsiella ictaluri, Streptococcus iniae, and Flavobacterium columnare.
1b.Approach (from AD-416):
Antimicrobial peptides will be isolated through bioassay-guided fractionation that shows activity against important fish bacterial pathogens such as, but not limited to, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Streptococcus iniae, and Flavobacterium columnare. The source of antimicrobial peptides will be aquatic animals, such as bivalves, from which a novel antimicrobial peptides has been discovered by Qingdao Agricultural University. Bioactive crude protein extracts will be initially tested for antimicrobial activity against fish pathogens. Various fractionation techniques, including HPLC, will be used to separate, purify, and determine the active antimicrobial ingredient guided by antimicrobial bioassays.
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Clinton Memos: State Dinner for Blair–Who Made the List?
Included in the records from the Clinton presidency made public Friday afternoon was a draft of the guest list (begins on page 106) for a 1998 state dinner during British Prime Minister Tony Blair's visit. Here's a look at some of the names:
• Wimbledon star Andre Agassi and his date, actress Brooke Shields
• Actress Lauren Bacall (though her name had a strike through it)
• Actor Kenneth Branagh
• AOL CEO Steve Case (who was marked as "extremely helpful and supportive of high tech/Internet initiatives")
• American Express CEO Kenneth Chennault
• Actor Sean Connery
• Actor George Clooney
• Goldman Sachs CEO Jon Corzine
• Actor Bill Cosby
• Actor Ralph Fiennes
• Astronaut Michael Foale
• Actor Harrison Ford
• Actor Anthony Hopkins
• Singer Elton John
• Athlete Michael Jordan
• Musician Quincy Jones
• Actor Kevin Kline
• Actress Angela Lansbury
• Fashion designer Ralph Lauren
• Actor Will Smith (who is noted as having "recently starred in 'Men in Black' ")
• Actress Susan Sarandon and her husband, actor Tim Robbins
• Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz (called "young and progressive")
• Oprah Winfrey


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Sunday, 12/31/1995
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Set 1: PYITEPunch You In the Eye, SlothThe Sloth > Reba[1], CoilThe Squirming Coil > Maze, Forbin'sColonel Forbin's Ascent > MockingbirdFly Famous Mockingbird[2] > Shine[3] > MockingbirdFly Famous Mockingbird > Sparkle > CDTChalk Dust Torture
Set 2: Drowned -> LizardsThe Lizards, Axilla (Part II) > Runaway Jim, Strange Design, Hello My Baby, Mike'sMike's Song -> Digital Delay Loop Jam
Set 3: Auld Lang Syne > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove[4] > Sea and Sand, YEMYou Enjoy Myself, Sanity, Frankenstein
Encore: JBGJohnny B. Goode
[1] No whistling.
[2] Narration discussed how Phish makes time in the Phish Time Factory.
[3] Phish debut; Tom Marshall on vocals.
[4] Unfinished.
· Dave's Energy Guide tease in Mike's Song
· Auld Lang Syne, Dreaming, and Spooky teases in Weekapaug Groove
· Shine (Collective Soul) tease in Runaway Jim
· Fire on the Mountain tease in Drowned
Noteworthy Jams: Reba (highly recommended), Drowned (highly recommended), Runaway Jim (highly recommended), Mike's Song (highly recommended), Digital Delay Loop Jam (highly recommended), Weekapaug Groove (highly recommended), You Enjoy Myself (highly recommended)
Average Song Gap: 20.48
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Tom Marshall (Guest)
Notes: Reba did not have the whistling ending. The narration in Mockingbird discussed how Phish makes time in the Phish Time Factory, which set up the New Year's Eve stunt. The Phish debut of Shine featured Tom Marshall on vocals. Drowned included a tease of Fire on the Mountain shortly before Lizards. Trey teased Shine in Runaway Jim. Mike's Song contained a Dave's Energy Guide tease from Page. The second set ended with a Digital Delay Loop Jam out of Mike's, and the third set opened with the Phish Time Factory machine. All four band members dressed as scientists playing with synths while lights flashed and Van de Graaff generators zapped. Fish was lifted up in a bed as Father Time and was reborn as the Baby New Year. Weekapaug featured Auld Lang Syne, Dreaming (Blondie), and Spooky teases and was unfinished. This was the first performance of Sanity since June 24, 1994 (147 shows). This show was officially released as New Year's Eve 1995 - Live at Madison Square Garden.
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4 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
2 Stash
2 Rift
2 Lawn Boy
2 Junta
1 Hoist
1 A Picture of Nectar
1 The White Tape
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This show was part of the "1995 NYE Run."
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12/31/95 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
You've seen the reviews. The PYITE Sloth opener was the first in history, and was better than any dream opener I could have imagined. Reba was fiery with non-stop action from Trey; a great version, up here with my favorites (Lowell, Ween 94, Deer Creek..). Mockingbird had some glaring mistakes from Trey (if they played this more often he wouldn't have as much trouble ... ;^), but I was still psyched to hear it (Shine was very amusing, but I think I would rather have heard Icculus... w/ Tom Marshal! ;-). Sparkle Chalk was average, and a frighteningly simple close to an otherwise **SICK** setlist.
The Drowned > Jam > Lizards to open the second set was AWE-INSPIRING, and must be heard at all costs. We were hosed, frankly, throughout sets two and three of this show. There were/are Fire on the Mountain teases in the JAM preceding Lizards (listen to the tapes, you can't miss them.. one is more subtle than the other, but the second tease is strong as hell and occurs roughly 15 seconds or so before Trey starts playin' Lizards, and right when Fish drops the groove into a Fire-esque beat). Drowned was for me a dream come true, since it was the song I most wanted to hear brought back from Quadrophenia... and it was jammed out severely!! Runaway Jim was actually a Runaway JAM... it was about 16 minutes long, and is without question my favorite version ever. I was at Walnut Creek last summer, and this Jim is just more exciting and rockin' than that somewhat spacey 6/16 version.
The Mike's Song to close the set was the best version I've ever heard (I own about 140 versions), but I'm anxious to hear Hershey (at least I think it is Hershey at which a great MikeS was allegedly performed). The MikeS has some truly great grooves in it (no bullshit tramps dissonant jam), incl. a Dave's Energy Guide-like groove (briefly), and it was topped with a mellowing digital delay loop JAM from Trey, reminiscent of Bomb Factory, the Bozeman Tweezer, the Providence Bowie, and the opening of Maze at NYE last year (you know, the digital delay loop jam...). Very gentle close to an insane set of Phish.
The third and final set also witnessed some ferocious jamming, particularly in Weekapaug, YEM and JBG. Weekapaug was arguably the best version I've ever heard -- just sick, non-stop jams... no spacey or dissonant experimentation. It was also twice as long as the average Weekapaug (well, maybe not twice as long as average 1994-95 Weekapaug), at about 13 minutes, and it segued magnificently into Sea and Sand. YEM was very good, with some serious Oye Como Va jamming at times from Page and Trey especially (this is not uncommon, of course, but doesn't usually occur with the same degree of intensity as it did in this version). I can think of many YEMs that are comparable to this version in their gloriousness... it was still an excellent, above average YEM.
Sanity was the first since the Murat in June 94, and was quite a treat. I had forgotten at the time that they had played Sanity twice in '94, and thought it had been the first since '92 (oh well). It was a remarkably fun version, though, and you could tell that the band enjoyed playing it. Frankenstein was typical, albeit a killer closer. The JBG (E) was the best version Phish has played. I've been lucky to have heard *live* all of the JBGs that Phish has done, and this version certainly cleaned up.
12/31 was the best Phish show, next to 10/31/94, that I've ever seen live, and certainly one of the best Phish shows that I've heard. I cannot recommend it enough -- but get the whole show, for Icculus' sake, and don't pick and choose sets like a tyro. The show as a whole needs to be listened to and admired. For those of you who didn't make it, I am sorry, but you'll get it on tape (and you were thought of). The band was playing for its die-hards on 12/31, wherever they may have been at the time. Anyone afraid of improvisation and jamming should stay the fuck away from this show!
Best wishes to all, and thanks to Phish, for making this NYE run the best run of four shows -- Dead or Phish -- that many of us had ever seen!!
And here's my two cents on this show as published in The Phish Companion:
12/31/95 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Charlie Dirksen, San Francisco, CA
1995 had been the most improvisationally thrilling year of Phishtory, and everyone was excited pre-show about what was to come. How could the band top the Gin -> Real Me -> Gin from 12/29, or the 12/28 Tweezer, not to mention numerous jams from the Fall tour? Few if any predicted that this New Year's show would -- even years later be glowingly referred to by Phish fans as one of the best Phish shows ever performed.
The PYITE Sloth opener was the first in history, and was better than any dream opener I could have imagined at the time. Reba was fiery with non-stop action from Trey. A great version, up there with fan favorites like Lowell and 'ween 94. Mockingbird had some glaring mistakes from Trey (if he only played this more often...), but everyone seemed just as psyched to hear it as I was. Shine was hysterical, and I'm glad that The Tom Marshall New Year's Run Tradition continued. Sparkle and Chalk Dust pleased the crowd even more, and ended the first set powerfully.
The Drowned -> Lizards to open the second set was AWE-INSPIRING, and must be heard to be believed (along with the "Fire on the Mountain" tease, which occurs within forty seconds of Lizards' first notes). Drowned was for me a dream come true, since it was the song I most wanted to hear brought back from Quadrophenia. It was passionately and melodiously jammed out, and is still, to this day, a version to hear at all costs. Runaway Jim was actually a Runaway JAM. It was about 16 minutes long, and was the most spectacular version I'd heard since Walnut Creek 6/16, when they first took Jim for an experimental run. The Mike's Song to close the set contains some of Phish's most brilliant improvisation to date. It also closed with a mellowing digital delay loop jam. A very serene end to an enchanting set of Phish. People were awe-struck by what they'd witnessed, and almost afraid of what was to come.
After some Gamehendge Time Lab frolicking, Weekapaug segued raucously out of Auld Lang Syne, starting 1996 out on a GREAT note. The Weekapaug went from the high-energy, mellifluous soloing we all know and love into an improvisation so spine-tinglingly good that itcharmed people into thinking that it was composed. This jam segued beautifully into a gorgeous Sea and Sand, masterfully sung by Page.
YEM contained a haunting, mesmerizing jam segment, which to this day commands respect. Sanity was the first version since June '94, and was quite a treat (the band seemed to enjoy it as much as the audience!).
Frankenstein was an appropriate close to a frighteningly awesome show. At this point, I couldn't have cared less whether Phish played an encore. But they came out and buffalo-billed Johnny B. Goode, taking him for strong and performing a version that is still very compelling.
The glorious improvisation at this show profoundly affected thousands of lives, including those of the band. What we believed would be a once in a lifetime experience, though, soon proved to be simply another exalted show in the career of one of rock history's greatest bands.
I, myself, n00b100 (and find yourself a fainting couch, post-haste), generally consider this the third-best show of December 1995 (maybe fourth; I go back-and-forth on 12/7). Not the third-best show ever (although even that would surely raise some eyebrows), the third best show of the month. That's hardly any sort of insult - 12/95, of course, is one of the greatest stretches in the band's history. But I find myself reaching for 12/14 and 12/29 a lot more often (to say nothing of many, many other shows), and I occasionally find myself wondering why. And I think the best answer I can come up with is that December 1995 shows always feel pulsating with life, with energy, with an almost *seething* desire to push the envelope and batter every jam to within an inch of its life, and I think 12/14 is the absolute best example of that (hence the reason I consider it the show of the year). 12/31? Not the best example. I still love these jams, but (to me, of course), they're missing that explosive je nais se quoi that made the month so legendary. Heck, a second-tier show like 12/1 has that special something that 12/31 (again, to me, of course) doesn't. Lots of classic jams, lots of fun all around...but the 12/1 Mike's Groove just *grabs* me by the throat, and I'm not sure the 12/31 version does. Or, at least, not in the same way.
This doesn't really matter, in the end - the show's classic, beloved by just about everyone, and you'd have to listen to it no matter what if you want any sort of understanding as to why Phish is so beloved. But, in one man's estimation at least, the longer you persist in your Phish fandom, the less you'll love it so much yourself. This is a truly incredible show, make no mistake of that. But there are better.
punch and sloth open this one up with a tone of energy. they are nice and rocking and really get the crowd into it. then in a year where they were dropping killer reba's left and right, they drop the best of them all. this reba is a killer. it passes through a wide range of emotions and moods. very good playing by all here. a rare mid set coil shows up before a barn burning maze. this one does not get too over the top right off the bat, but it finishes strong. then they drop a nice forbin's>shine>mockingbird. good stuff there. chalk dust and sparkle are pretty straight forward.
then they kick the second set off with a raging drowned. i hear many say this is the greatest version ever, but i think they have passed it over since then. either way, this one is very, very strong. as for the fire on the mountain tease, i don't hear it. the lizards works well as does axilla part 2. then they get back to jamming with a very strong run away jim. strange design and hello my baby appear poised to close down the set. oh, they are grabbing instruments again, surely it will be something quick and easy. they bury an over the top 20 minute mike's song. like reba, there were a lot of good takes of this song in '95, but this might be the best of the bunch. they end with a digital delay loop/dave's energy guide deal.
after some time factory goofiness, they welcome the new year with a glorious weekapaugh. the whole band is in sync hear and they ride this one out pretty far before landing in a nice take of sea and sand. after so much having already been played, where do they go next. well, they play a killer you enjoy myself. sure, they played a top 3 yem a little bit north about 3 weeks ago in albany, but went ahead and give it another go in ny. this one really takes off, and they came into the jam portion really rolling. gordon was really hot. then they drop a nice little sanity>frankenstein combo to close this doozy of show out. johny b. goode sends everyone home smiling.
there are possible all time greats smattered up and down this set list. if you like '95 phish and you have not heard this show....well, i just don't know what to say.
the must hear list from this show:
set 1:
reba, forbin's>shine>mockingbird
set 2:
drowned>lizards, run away jim, mike's song
set 2:
auld lang syne>weekapaugh's>sea and sand
I'm a long time fan and I'm disappointed to see that kind of hating in a main phish.net review
This has been my most consistent opinion for some time now about my favorite show (whereas previously, "x" concert was my favorite for a day at most). It is of my opinion that New Years' Eve 1995 at Madison Square Garden is Phish's grand concert masterpiece.
As a whole, it's very concise. Throughout the show, in all the highlights and one-off songs, there is a not a single wasted note or beat, or song that seems to "drag on." It's all there: the playfulness of Set I (Mockingbird narration, PYITE and Sloth gave us two nipples). Set II was the serious jam-oriented set with an impressive "more with less" jam in Drowned, exploratory Jim, and the epic 20 minute long Mike's Song->DDLJ. This Mike's Song starts out with an eerie jam that the band turn into beautiful ambient dissonance at the end of the DDLJ. This was also the last set of 1995, which is kind-of symbolic and poetic of itself. The Mike's Song had the audience waiting for Weekapaug, which would not be delivered until set III (technically 1996 at that point in the show). To me that sums of 1995. It was a highlighted and heralded year that left fans wanting more.
Set III opens with Auld Lang Syne->Weekapaug Groove (the first song of 1996) and the Groove is exactly that. Page shines and, to my ears, acts as a foreshadow of the following years, where Trey takes a back seat in the middle of the jam to let Page and Mike and Fish do their things (a la 11/22/97 Weekapaug Groove, or 11/6/96 Mike's->Jam). The following Sea and Sand is a nice and welcoming small song which leads into the 2-part YEM, where Trey is clearly the leader, but he's not "showboating." There's some nice blues-style jamming which leads to the climax and a more simple riff-based jam into the vocal jam. Another "more-with-less" jam whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Sanity, Frankenstein, and Johnny B. Goode were great for non-pressure playing to bring an end to a marvelous year.
1995 by itself was saying a lot about Phish and how far they'd come in even just the last year. And if that was the statement, then this show is the exclamation point.
It is certainly just a great all around listen. And I realize "perfect" is subjective, but one cannot deny the cohesiveness of this whole show. Even after repeated listens, it's like listening to it for the first time.
This concert has been dissected to the point of, "Why bother? It's all been said."
Briefly, from my (at the time) newbie perspective:
End of Set 1: Left plastered back in my seat, feeling like the Memorex Guy.
End of Set 2: Found myself floating somewhere in deep space, wondering where the Earth had gone.
Phish Space-Time Laboratory: May have witnessed the Big Bang.
(Completely forgot, until countdown, that it was NYE)
End of Set 3: Ground beneath my feet gradually becoming stable, leaving me intent on never missing another show.
Reality proved that an impossibility, but I sure did try...
Every so often, as I am doing right now, I haul out my copies of this run and play them back to back. After many concerts attended and many more listened to, these are still hard to beat.
Thank You, Boys!
Set 1
Although this show happened before I was born the energy at the start of the show is so powerful I could feel it. The band then launches into a tight and powerful version of Punch You in the Eye (PYITE) followed immediately by The Sloth. This was the first time this infamous couple had ever opened a show. Wasting minimal remains of the year 1995 they then proceeded to play, one of my favorite songs Reba. This Reba is in mine and many others opinions AMONG THE BEST. Played at a very quick tempo trey slightly botches the composed section, however he more then makes up for it with his soaring solo. But Ill start from the top. The jam quickly starts and breaks into great Trey and Mike interplay, it is gorgeous. Changing ever so slightly Mike and Page drop out and Trey and Fish are all that remain for about 30 seconds. They then slowly begin to build, Mike consistently laying down gorgeous basslines. The next four minutes are absolutely brilliant. Page going nuts behind the ivories. Trey then starts firing off licks reaching an insane climax. Where there is a palpable energy so great it can rarely be matched ever. The Squirming Coil then provides a much needed breather and a beautiful one at that. Which leaves the audience gleeful before encountering a demented Maze, like many similar 1995 versions this version is ripping and tension filled. For about a minute or so this Maze traps itself in foreign territory and creates a slightly major feel, lastly bo bo do do bo do. Then the slightly less rare Forbins > Mockingbird makes an appearance, as well as Tom Marshall who briefly sings Shine (a hit song from 1994). This narration tells the tale of how time passes and that thought as a whole, before explaining that they are also the proud workers of the Gamehendge Time Phactory (trademark). The set concludes with some laughter, falling apart (Sparkle) and then rockin out more to a killer quick rendition of Chalk dust.
All in all a miraculous set of music, one of my favorite first sets ever.
Set 2
Its a tie 1-1. Drowned kicks it off the first of two who covers tonight. Mike absolutely nails the vocals. THATS RIGHT PHISH CAN SING. The jam is just great Page just slaying at the start. Then Fishman changes the groove to something slightly more pulsing as page moves to the Clav. Then Trey builds the jam to some good ole fashion Rock and Roll prior to trading bars with Fishman in the final minute. This brings us to the FOTM tease and I dont hear, Im sorry. Then a fan favorite Lizards takes its place as the second song. Like any of the version it is great. I mean its lizards its catchy, and great, whats not to like. Axilla (part 2) follows next, this song is just got such an awesome guitar lick so I am happy where it is and love seeing it in setlists. The mid set song is Runaway Jim and to be blunt it is amazing. Around the 7:00 minute mark it goes type two and never returns muwahahaha (until the end). This monster is just a Fishman showcase he just destroys it. Then the final 5 minutes are so powerful and weird before a great return to Jim formal. Strange design then finds a nice spot after jim, then Hello my Baby. Now for the best part of this set a massive mike's song. Arguably the greatest version ever, a true testament to how good this is. The typical Mike's jam is just short and stellar its badass, but the "F" jam is what is truly amazing. After the jam finds the groove it latches on a trey starts throwing down great funk rock licks. Then Mike and Fish find each and just start layin it down. After some more epic face melting the jam dissolves into a digital delay jam. Which they then walk off the stage and end the set with the music still playing. They know they just melted our faces so they are just gonna let us soak in it.
A fluid first set, highlighted by sublime Reba, a PYITE>Sloth opener, Coil, anda fun fun Forbin's. Then a infectious Drowned jam, a rhythm-powered Jim, and expansive Mike's followed. When 1996 set-in, another incredible, flowing, creative, and intricate jam followed as Weekapaug descended into Sea & Sand.
With respect to incredible shows in the years to follow, this one still gets my vote as the greatest Phish show of all time.
The setlist would be stuff of dreams at any point in Phishtory. 12/31/95's Reba is my favorite piece of recorded music of all time. Axilla (Part II)--a personally significant tune for me--would make its as-yet last appearance at this show, IIRC. Phans held the wheel and read the sign. Mike's Song jammed, and then second-jammed, and then DDL-jammed. Weekapaug wended its way into a plaintively dignified Page McConnell moment, and really just everything about this show is what I live for when it comes to Phish, and that what I live for can radically change from night to night doesn't diminish the value of this show; it just proves that Phish is special--to me, to phans--enough that they can exceed expectations without losing themselves in the transition. Isn't that what New Year's means to many people?
Although this is my favorite show, I don't have it crystal clear in my RAM to the point of being able to recite every facet of it without a refresh. Nostalgia has become a loaded term in some phan circles--at least those on the Internet--but aren't some of our best memories a bit occluded by the immanent be-here-nowness that life requires of us, and made all the more worthy because of that fact? My picture of what New Year's Eve 1995 live at Madison Square Garden must've been is maybe sepia-toned on a given day, but I'm so thankful I've got recordings both audience-sourced and soundboard-official to look back in awe and be rewowed and reinvigorated by a night of truly peak Phish.
The PYITE opener is energetic and impeccably well played,with especailly good and unrelenting drumming by Fishman,with a rocking sloth also being played well and suiting the mood.The Reba is incredible,with incredible soloing from Trey.
Coil had some pretty noticeable mistakes by Trey throughout the first half,and all around his playing here is not great,but Page more than makes up for it with a incredible and beautiful outro,in my opinion his best one.The Maze is pretty good,with good interplay between the four and as usual good Trey soloing,but seems a tad out of place in the set.
Colonel Forbin's Ascent is pretty good,with Trey's partially-shot voice suiting this song suprisingly in some parts.The FFM is good,with a interesting and funny monologue by Trey.The Shine cover is a funny suprise,with Tom being a suprisingly really good singer.This is followeed by the rest of FFM and a pretty average Sparkle and Chalk Dust to cap off Set I
Set II:
The second begins with the conclusion of the Band V. Audience Chess Tournament of 1995,with final score of 1-1.
The Drowned is overall fantastic,with fantastic singing from Mike,and especially fantastic playing from Page,which perfectly duets with thE Anthemic mood of the song.
The Lizards is incredible,with great playing all around,and the brilliantly played solo and following harmony is just beautiful,with a pretty average Axilla Part II (laste ever version) following.
The Strange Design is as earnest and great as usual.Hello My Baby is a very cool,funny and unexpected touch which makes me laugh every time it comes up out of nowhere in this set.
This Mike's Song is one of my all-time favourites,with the raging guitar work and the funky keyboards complenting each other very well,with a Digital Delay Jam capping both the song and the set.
1996 is brought in with a bunch of sound effects (called Gamehendge Time Phactory on the official release), the usual Auld Lang Syne and a killer Weekapaug,with Mike's playing throught being a particular highlight,as is Fishman's druming,which is particularly admirable here,filled with machine gun-quick rolls and snare rushes,which add to the frenetic tempo of the song.The way the soloing goes from loud to quiet to INCREDIBLY EAR PIECINGLY LOUD AND AWESOME is one of the highlights of the whole gig to me,and always puts a smile on my face.
The Sea and Sand is pretty good,and I feel it is a bit better than the Halloween version.
The YEM is probably one of my all time favourite versions.The funky playing is just awesome on this rendition.
The Frankenstein is a bit standard,with the whole thing just feeling a bit off.There's nothing really wrong with it,but it just feels a bit unispired.
The Closer,Johnny B. Goode,is also not good.Trey's growly voice does not suit this song,and really does affect it in a negative way,and honestly ruins it for me,altough Mike's playing here is very good,it seems completely apart from the rest of the band and is overall excellent,but it is really a disappointing end to an incredible gig
This is mine and many other's favourite gigs.With constantly masterful playing throughout,it is Phish's crowning concert achievment.


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$10 million in sales tax credits approved to reopen Ky. Kingdom
UPDATED 12:06 PM EDT Apr 11, 2013
There has been another step forward in the effort to reopen Kentucky Kingdom.
The "Tourism Development Finance Authority" has approved $10 million in sales tax credits to reopen the amusement park next year.
Businessman Ed Hart and his partners have agreed to run the amusement park.
Hart says now that part of the financing package is secure and the project can move forward.
The next step is an in-depth analysis of the park's buildings and rides.
Details of the planned expansion and new rides are expected later this summer.


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Catch Nina Iskandar in Muka Surat Cinta
This is another milestone career for Nina Iskandar (@ninaiskandar) as she is starring in Muka Surat Cinta, one of Metrowealth Movies Production (@migonline) countless movies.
Here's the synopsis of the movie. Muka Surat Cinta tells the story of married couple Putra (played by Mikael Andre) and Luna (Nina Iskandar). Despite Luna's best efforts to make their marriage work, Putra feels that things are going nowhere. Luna also faces another challenge in Nurul (Atikah Suhaime), a girl who has a crush on Putra and will stop at nothing to win his heart.
This is another movie by Pierre Andre who also had big hits with Highland Tower. Tonight Nina Iskandar will be at the premiere of Muka Surat Cinta at the Mall Cineplex and she will be accompanied by the management of Metrowealth International Group (MIG), David Teo, its CEO and Jane, its Artistes Management tonight.
I shall be covering the event tonight and let's show some support to our local talent, Nina Iskandar. Congratulations.
Muka Surat Cinta opens today in Brunei and only available at The Mall Cineplex.
Seriously, doesn't Mikail Andre looks like me in the pic? haha
Taken back in July last year. How time flies pretty quick
It's out now at The Mall Cineplex
Amazing!!! This is another movie I would recommend you guys to catch 3 Peas in a Pod. It made quite a wave in Singapore last year and it still drew numbers despite its final days in the cinemas in Singapore. My friend Tiffany Yong (@tiffanyyongwt) auditioned for the role but missed out. Instead Michelle Chong (@immichellechong), the producer, chose Jae Liew (@jae7liew) as one of the main leads. The movie also starred K-pop artist Alexander Lee Eusebio (U-KISS) and Calvin Chen (Fahrenheit).
My verdict for this movie is a 7 when I posted this on my website a few weeks ago. Yes, this movie may have its flaws here and there but the theme involved was pretty interesting. There are some strong points which weighed to a more favourable result. The great thing about 3 Peas in a Pod is that it leaves you having more questions in your mind and it is also thought provoking as it opens up for more discussions after the first viewing.
I'm definitely catching this movie again to catch some tidbits that I may have missed out. Thank you to the Mall Cineplex for bringing in this movie.
The ever gorgeous Michelle Chong. Image taken from bates.edu
RA: How much of a success was 3 Peas in a Pod in Singapore? As compared to your first movie Already Famous which raked in $1 million at the Singapore box office?
Michelle: Already Famous had a bigger box office than 3 Peas because it's a comedy and audiences generally love comedy and horror more. Also 3 Peas had an NC 16 rating in Singapore and we had targeted the younger audience in our casting of pop idols. They couldn't watch in the end because of the NC16 rating. But 3 Peas had rave reviews from the audiences who watched and shared with their friends on social media.
RA: Judging from the viewers, the movie had brought many talking points. Was that the ideal impression you were targeting among the audience?
Michelle: I really hadn't anticipated that it would get so many people talking about the movie. I knew the subject-matter would be sensitive, that's why we kept it as much a secret as we can. My ideal impression is always for people to enjoy the movie and talk about it afterwards, so yes I am very happy that it actually happened with 3 Peas.
RA: Was it tough to get both international icon stars, Calvin and Alex, to be part of the cast? Was it also a gamble to have Jae Liew a newbie played a big role?
Michelle: It was tough with Alexander because we didn't know where or how to get him. These Koreans are very elusive! And we were passed from one contact to another and everyone who got involved wants a commission for introducing. The fees just got increasingly expensive. Calvin was a blessing. I had the opportunity to meet up with him when I flew to Taiwan for the Asian Film Festival which Already Famous opened. He was perfect for Perry and that's how he was cast.
I never thought of casting Jae as a gamble because she showed that she could act at the auditions and we really needed someone who could act and emote easily. She shone through from the hundreds of girls who came to audition.
RA: What are your thoughts of having your movie released in Brunei? I was surprised that that a few Bruneians heard of your movie and waiting it to be released in Brunei.
Michelle: I am very excited! At first, I thought we wouldn't pass the censors because I had hosted an event there once and knew that they are quite conservative. I am very happy that the movie passed with no further cuts and received the same rating as Malaysia. I really hope Bruneians will take this opportunity to go watch this movie!
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This is the new Audi A7 Sportsback with body kit specially ordered by T.C.Y. Motors for car owner Hitesh
The official launch of the new Audi A7 will be this Monday by invitation. But I managed to have a quick feel of the Audi A7 Sportsback a few weeks ago as my friend Hitesh recently bought this monster machine. Apparently, he is impressed with the technology, the power and the comfort of the Audi A7 and it was his best buy so far this year (apart from the PS4 *lol*).
It has a roomy interior, more spacious than their competitors and it also features a large luggage compartment. It has a self-locking crown-gear centre differential (previously offered only for RS models) for higher agility and sportier driving behaviour. It has an Ultra lightweight aluminium hybrid construction with approx. 30% is 45 kg lighter compared to a traditional steel construction.
It has a Powerful V6 petrol engine outputs 228kW/310hp, 440Nm of torque yet consumes only 8.2 litres per 100km with low CO2 emission of 190 g/km. Recuperation actively converts kinetic braking energy thus saving up to 3% of fuel.
The Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro V6 is now available for viewing & test drives by the public, for details please call the Audi showrooms on 2442333 or 2390725.
It's super charged and it has good acceleration
Hitesh is in love with his new car
Fun Bee Park will be organsing cooking competition with the cooperation of Pilihan Radio Programme. This is in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year. The objective of this culinary competition is to see if the participants can come up with the best Chinese halal dishes. The cooking event will take place this Sunday, 19th January 2014.
It is open to everyone and the registration costs is BND 25. You can register yourself at Fun Bee Park (Batu Bersurat). The first place winner will take home a $300 cash prize while $200 and $100 for the second and third place winners respectively. In addition, all three winners will receive a hamper each.
The Maggie and Nestle products will be used in the competition and they are sponsored by Grand Top Enterprise while the hampers sponsored by the Handsome Enterprise Company and IA Salon, with the coordination of Fun Bee Park sponsors prizes and certificates. For more information, visit Fun Bee Park at A6 and A7, Ground Floor, Sempurna Complex, Kg Pengkalan Gadong, from 10am to 1pm. The indoor activity centre can also can be contacted at 2457725 or 7178232.
Who knows you can be the first grand chef for the year of the Golden Horse.
Some of the dishes you can cook. Well, let the creativity run wild.
Some of the dishes you can cook. Well, let the creativity run wild.
My first day on the job at the Times Cineplex @ The Empire
It was finally revealed on social media that Times Cineplex, one of the most popular cinemas in Brunei Darussalam, is expanding their presence and this time, the management of Times Cineplex are taking over The Empire Cinema after six months of closure. The previous management MVision cut their ties with The Empire Hotel & Country Club which ended on a sour note.
Now the big players in terms of cinema are The Mall Cineplex and Times Cineplex and competition is getting tougher now with other player such as Q-lap cineplex which seemed to be dominated by these two giants. With the new management now at The Empire Cinema, they have refurbished the seats which is definitely good news for us movie lovers. They even have drink holders which is a must for cinema goers. I didn't enjoy the older seats though they looked pretty grand visually but practical wise, nah…
They have change the whole projectors in all the cinemas and Cinema 1 will have a much higher quality than the other screens because of its silver screen - great contrast, brightness and it is also in 3D format for those 3D lovers out there. In Cinema 1, the vip seats still remain.
The prices are slightly higher than the Times Cineplex in Times Square. The price will be an additional $1 from the lower tier prices set at the one at Times Square.
Times Cineplex management has invested quite a heavy amount in reviving the Empire Cinema. Oh yea, for the record, the name of the cinema will be named Times Cineplex@ The Empire. The schedules will be out tomorrow and patrons will get to enjoy their first experience of the newly renovated cinema this Thursday.
Movies that will be screened are Lone Survivor and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. Check out the papers tomorrow for details.
The view of Cinema 1. The VIP seats remain unchanged but the screen has been upgraded using Silver Screen as well as new seats.
Happy that the seats have drink holders. Two thumbs up!
Seats are much comfier than before
Busy times, preparing for tomorrow's opening
Drinks and refreshments will be available too
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Run For Your Lives Asia was a success despite the occasional showers late in the afternoon. The event took place at the Padang, Singapore and yes, this is the original zombie-themed 5k obstacle race. The one previously held at Siloso Beach called Race the Dead ain't the official one. The first ever Run For Your Lives Asia was a special gimmick that debuted in the US and it was brought to Singapore and organised by Action X. Since Singapore was the first stop in Asia, I'm not sure where is the second destination.. hmmm..
Anyway, my role at the Padang was to do some coverage and even get in the action as a survivor. In the end, I didn't end up running as I was too engrossed in the coverage at the different obstacles on the 5 km route. I was also a bit mindful since it was raining (on and off) and I decided to forfeit my race. The waves were put on hold for a bit for safety reasons.
@marul69 had a great experience as a Zombie and he managed to grab a few tags as well from the survivors. However, he shared the same sentiment as me as the "zombies" didn't comply to the rules. I guess some of the zombies can get carried away and being too involved as a zombie. Other than that, it was a well organised event and they had medics at most of the check points.
I would have to say that this is a much tougher race for the survivors, firstly the number of zombies infected at some of the check points and the narrow path given for the survivors. Oh yea, the path was slippery due to the rain as well which makes running challenging and survivors slipped every now and then.
I shall be posting more news and pictures later on this week. For now, enjoy some of the pictures.
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This is the real deal
Hello peeps!!! Happy weekend!! Currently I am in Singapore and this is my first overseas trip of 2014.. Woohooo… My mission here is for the coverage of Run For Your Lives Asia event and I am also a participant as a survivor in this event. To make it short, it's a Zombie run event and for the record, this is the "real" Zombie run event as they are the organizers of the original zombie-themed 5k obstacle race all the way from the United States of America. They have been involved in creating more than 30 successful events since 2011. This is their first pitstop in Asia which turns out to be in Singapore.
So thank you Action X the organiser who collaborated with Run For Your Lives (US) and bringing us the first actual Zombie to Singapore. Below is the actual press release from the organiser.
The program book for the event today
The set up at Padang
Press release from Run For Your Lives Asia. Come January 11, 2014, Run For Your Lives, the unique, one-of-a-kind sports event from the United States, will hit Singapore! Brought to you by Action X, the novel sports entertainment provider, Run For Your Lives is an exciting 5K obstacle race event for all, with a twist - the race features zombies!
Participants will not only have to contend with obstacles which test their endurance, but they will also have to outwit zombies scattered throughout the race course. Each participant will don a belt around their waist, with three flags dangling precariously on the belt, representing three lives.
As each runner navigates through the obstacles - water, wall, tunnel, and fence - they will also have to outwit zombies which are out to get their "lives". If runners make it to the end with at least one life flag remaining, they would have out-maneuvered the undead to be a survivor.
For true sports enthusiasts, the race will not disappoint. According to Timothy Tan, Chief Operating Officer of Action X, "Serious participants will need all their strength, endurance, and wit in order to survive. If they make it to the end of the race with at least one flag left, they will be termed a 'Survivor' and will receive our 'Survivor' medal. If they make it to the end of the race with no flags left, they get the shiny 'Infected' medal to confer their new status."
But Run For Your Lives is not just for those truly dedicated, according to Arthur Lin, Managing Director of Action X, "You would be surprised, a lot of families and friends come to our event just to have fun and spend some quality time. It's something different from what they have normally done. We also have a lot of corporate groups come as a team building event. They will come as a family or group, and usually go through the course in groups. They always have fun and it's good for their health, for them to be moving, so why not?"
Whether you are a serious sports enthusiast, or you are just looking to participate in something different and fun, Run For Your Lives has it all. At Run For Your Lives, it is not how fast you run, it is how well you run that matters. Flexibility, endurance, and the ability to dodge and maneuver bodes well for participants. Supporters are welcomed onto the grounds to cheer their friends and family on, admission free.
After dodging zombies, overcoming obstacles, and having fun along the way, participants and spectators alike are invited to celebrate at the Apocalypse Party. Expect a festival-like celebration with live bands and DJs, food, drinks and a myriad of entertainment. There will also be a 'Best-dressed Survivors and Zombies' contest. Participants are encouraged to participate with family and friends and can look forward to awesome Run For Your Lives memorabilia and prizes from participating sponsors. The Apocalypse Party is open to all participants and spectators, admission free, and will run till 11pm. End.
You can check out their website here and you can also follow the event on their instagram @rfyl_asia or hashtag #rfyl_asia. I shall be taking some pictures and update you from time to time of the event. I just hope it doesn't rain. Oh, good luck to my SuckMed buddy @marul69 who will be participating as a Zombie. Just make sure don't get me infected :D
Zombies dressing up to promote the event in Singapore a few days ago. Red Bull is the official energy drink of the event.
One best way to energize up before the event
I met up with Gilbert Koh, Corporate Development Manager, Allswell Trading (Red Bull Singapore) in Brunei ironically two days ago at the Consumer Fair
My partner in crime for the 2nd time running for the Zombie run. But this time he will be joining the dark side haha
It is good to know that @bobbyfina also registered for the Singapore event after he saw it on my blog entry a few months ago. We happened to be on the same flight too yesterday. Good luck, buddy!!
Before the obstacle day, we caught up with our friends who are now working in Singapore. Jessie will be starting work next week while Vanessa has been around for some time now. These ladies had more energy than we did last night :p
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Check out the new 6" Alcatel One Touch HERO at the Consumer Fair
Featuring a 6" Full HD IPS display, 1.5 GHz Quad Core processor and 13 megapixel camera, the HERO has a 3400 mAh battery to keep you going for longer. As usual it comes in a beautiful design.
The HERO comes with a stylus which transforms the phone into a creative enterprise tool letting you annotate, create memos and professional sketches. It is loaded with apps that fully utilize hand writing recognition, which enables desktop like functionality to create and edit office documents on the go.
The inductive wireless charger allows users to charge their phone with just one flip. Simple and quick! Just flip the cover and place it on the inductive wireless charger, the phone will be charged instantly.
However the innovators behind this great device did not want the experience to stop there. What makes this device a true original is the MagicFlip, which notifies the users of everything the smartphone does. Stay informed about the most important updates directly via the cover with the embedded LED.
A tiny companion bluetooth enabled accessory phone allows you to receive SMS, calendar entries, place voice calls, sync phonebook and so much more without removing the larger device from your pocket or bag
The inductive wireless charger allows users to charge their phone with just one flip
I like the LED display on the Magic Flip cover
The HERO is challenging the conventional smart phone category, merging technologies and enabling users to personalize their device to suit their passion with a wealth of accessories.
So drop by the Consumer Fair to check out the Alcatel One Touch HERO. It's selling now at $549 with a FREE package worth $150 (32G MircoSD card, LED Magic Flip, Leather case and hard case and screen protector). This FREE package is only applicable during the Consumer Fair. The final day of this promotion is on Sunday. So drop by Ten Ten booth at Consumer Fair, located at the Main Conference Hall.
Mohd Maznan Bin Hj Junaidi walked away with a brand new 32" Full HD LED TV as the lucky winner of Royal Brunei Catering Sdn Bhd's Seafood Galore Night photo competition.
The 19 year old student's photo was voted the most popular on RBC's Facebook Page. The competition, which was held in conjunction with The Airport Restaurant and Cafe's Seafood Galore night had diners take a photo during their dining experience for the chance to win the prize.
On hand to present the prize was Hj Omar Ali Bin Hj Mohd Daud, General Manager of Royal Brunei Catering Sdn Bhd.
Hj Omar Ali, General Manager of Royal Brunei Catering presenting to the winner of the RBC Facebook competition, Mohd Maznan bin Hj Junaidi
Starting today 10th January 2014, celebrate this festive season with Le Doux's Pineapple Prosperity Cookie and Orange Fortune Cookie. Each cookie is uniquely fruit flavored to match the traditional custom of Lunar New Year that happens to be on the 31st January this year.
Both pineapple and orange are chosen as they contribute to a great tradition. Pineapple represents prosperity and orange represents fortune.
Orange Almond cookies come with a delectable crisp and buttery texture. The combination of the orange and almond favor comes from freshly squeezed orange juice and powdered american almonds, a taste of good fortune. Pineapple cookies are made out of blenched ground almonds with finely chopped fresh pineapple pieces and white chocolate chunks, a sure cookie favorite among all ages.
A perfect gift for CNY
You can also buy a hamper
The cookies comes in 3 form of packages, a jar type which is nicely decorated that sits well in your living room and a great way to serve your guest. It also comes in gift box designs, which are ideal of gift giving. Lastly an eye catching hamper gift basket that consisting of 2 cookie jars and 2 gift boxes. Each package is customizable based on request and customers get to choose the type of cookies in each package. Adding a little personal touch to personalize the entire giving process.
Make your order bookings by contacting us at +673 245 7722 or head down to our store at No. 1, Block C, Ground Floor, Sempurna Complex Jalan Batu Bersurat, Kampong Gadong, B.S.B. BE3519, Brunei Muara, Brunei Darussalam. Their friendly staffs will be happy to provide any inquires you have. You can follow them on Facebook Le Doux Patisserie and instagram @LeDouxPatisserie
The map of Le Doux Patisserie
It is a great time to shop locally and not because it's the Brunei Salebration period but because Brunei is offering much better prices than neighbouring countries and yet people don't mind forking out money on similar quality products across the border. Many SMEs are squeezing ideas to lure the public especially in Brunei to buy products and services locally and boost the domestic economy.
YMRM Galleria is currently having a special promotion on some of the fabrics and textile for both men and ladies. This is the best time to buy since the Raya season is just six months away from now and you know how it is, that people make early preparations like months ahead at the tailors. Hence, getting your materials at this time is quite ideal, come to think of it.
YMRM Galleria also brought in new materials which just arrived a few days ago. They have new senjangs for the guys out there too. The one material that caught my eye is the fabric for the "baju melayu" - it has different kind of patterns and not solely just plain. The material is made of German cotton and good quality too after I felt the material.
Let's not forget YMRM also selling chandeliers and lightings and they brought in new ones too. They are having a 25% discount on the lightings as well. The management guarantees you that the items they are selling are lower than neighbouring countries. Furthermore, they even have customers from Miri buying their products in bulk because it's cheaper. Interesting that.
So do visit their branches - YMRM Galleria Batu Satu and Tungku Link and check out their stock, ideal for the upcoming Hari Raya for those who wants to prepare months ahead.
Going for as low as this price per metre. Only at YMRM Galleria.
These are Italian Chiffon Lace washable silk
New materials to choose from for the ladies
The baju melayu material for the ladies
I like the pattern and this is made of German cotton
Senjang also available going as low as $14.90 to a few hundred dollars
New lightings at YMRM Galleria
The lightings have a 25% discount for customer
This is at YMRM Galleria Batu Satu branch
Check out Malppy's activity at the 13th Consumer Fair at ICC. Happening today until Sunday.
To welcome the new year of 2014, Malppy.com is holding its biggest public appearance ever at the 13th Consumer Fair from 8th to 12th January 2014. The main objective of the event is to promote their presence in Brunei Darussalam's online shopping space.
At the consumer fair, the public will be able to experience first hand on online shopping with Malppy.com at their booth. Throughout the event, Malppy.com is opening up registration to the public who has not signed up as a member on their website. In rewarding these new customers, they're entitled to a 10% discount storewide for their first purchase. And if you do decide to give it a try on the spot, you can enjoy an ultimate instant purchase discount of up to 15%. So be quick!
On top of that, Malppy.com is also providing free instant photo shoots with 'Me in A Box Photobooth' during specific hours to enliven the event. Ofcourse with or without the Free Photo, visitors are more than welcome to use our beautiful setting as a backdrop for a beautiful selfie.
Get registered at Malppy booth at the Consumer Fair
Also with the growing request for the Malppy Doll that everyone is talking about (which is not for sale), Malppy.com will be running a quick 'Snap, Share & Win' contest. So for those who would like to have one of these Malppy Dolls, all they need to do is take a snap shot of the doll anyway you like it and post them on your Instagram + Share it on facebook. Hashtag malppy.com at #ilovemalppy and whoever get the highest likes on Instagram will receive one of these adorable Malppy dolls for FREE.
Malppy.com also has something installed for the corporate clients. 3 lucky winners will be entitled for their 'Drop A Name Card competition' which will take place during the fair in this coming 4 days. For those who wish to take part and win themselves 3 "Reminder Side Board for computer screen" (One of Malppy's ever popular and Hot selling item), all you need to do is just drop your company's name card over to Malppy.com Counter and they will announce the winner on Sunday Night on Facebook. As simple as that!
Drop by their booth to see some of their products on display. They're also running several campaigns until the end of the event, so stay tuned on their Facebook page as well as Instagram for the latest updates.
Have you claim your eggs yet at the Consumer Fair? Aziz Idris did!!
Some of the rules to earn those eggs
BIBD making a their presence felt. Get a chance to enjoy waivers for Debit Card conversions, 50% waivers on financing processing fees or transfer your salary to stand a chance to win a Jaguar XF #BruneinAtHeart
Mascot from Jollibee
Check out the events from Kingston Beverage & Creamery on Pepsi, Ice-Cream and Red Bull
Check out this Malaysia company selling air purifiers
ADN MMA Fitness Gym letting the public to try out their stuff
Three Korean experts are in Brunei
Interesting stuff this at the Main Conference Hall
Check out Malppy's booth for their activities
Check out ephyra's booth at the Main Conference Hall. They are also in the beauty and health line and it will be soon gain popularity as it is a proven product in Malaysia
Consumer Fair area between the green and yellow zone
These are supplements from Canada and this shop has been around for two years apparently. Check them out at Main Conference Hall.
Good for those who have gout
The Epson mascots making some presence courtesy of Concepts Computers
Spinning the wheel from Brunei Halal after every purchase you make. It's good to see they are engaging using social media.
The Consumer Fair lucky draw
I bought this multiple purpose.. well, more of a handy bag, at Grey Zone area. Only $10
Check out the Enchanted Fairy Garden
Check out the power banks at this booth at the Main Conference Hall
Anti radiation glasses
Can you beat the trainer at Reebok 673?
The Stevia leaves are making good waves at Consumer Fair. All the way from Sabah. Interesting stuff this.
I didn't know powder form can turn into this. Another healthy consumption from Taiwan at the Main Conference Hall.
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Get the Message About Guns
Published: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 12:05 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 12:05 a.m.
It just seems that some people are not getting the message that our average citizen does not want to take guns away from people. What we would like is some control over who is allowed to purchase these assault rifles that kill so many people at one deranged act of irregularity. They have no place in the hands of hunters, so why are hunters concerned? Are they so naive to believe NRA when they say, if they take our assault weapons, what's next?
No one has yet told me why the mother of the person whose son was involved in the last school shooting, chose to buy an assault rifle. Did she purchase it because her son wanted it, and for what reason? Did she purchase it for her own protection against intruders? Or, as scary as this sounds, did she want it for her own protection in case her son might have a violent streak at home, because day in and day out he watches violent videos and movies where killing the most people makes you the winner?
NRA is not doing anything to curb these violent videos and movies. And most of all, they seem to be doing little to keep these assault weapons out of the hands of people who should not have them. Therefore, our average citizen is crying out that the government must now do something. I am a gun owner … get the message, NRA members, lobbyists and gun owners.
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In 1983, I sat in the backseat of a rental next to a rather large athlete as we inched toward the U.S. border after a drug run to Tijuana, Mexico.
Outside the window, dark-haired hawkers displayed the ubiquitous velvet paintings of Jesus and Elvis. Inside the wheel well were vials of oral anabolic steroids popular among athletes in those days. On the radio, Sting sang about illegal immigrants.
A palpable sense of anxiety grew the closer we got to U.S. customs. Although I was part of a reporting team investigating the rampant use of performance-enhancing drugs ahead of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, I encountered the kind of apprehension an athlete would when carting illegal substances across borders.
Memories of that experience awakened as I read former pro cycling champion Tyler Hamilton's account of traveling to obscure hotels in Europe to undergo blood transfusions in order to outperform competitors at the Tour de France and other prestigious races.
Hamilton lays bare the lengths some of the world's most revered cyclists have gone to earn the all mighty yellow jersey in "The Secret Race, Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-Ups, and Winning at All Costs."
A disgraced Olympic champion and one-time comrade with Lance Armstrong, Hamilton offers an insider's perspective that punctures a hole in the denials of cycling's most ardent and vociferous defenders. Its target is clear: destroying the Armstrong myth.
Many of the book's contentions now are supported by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's lengthy report, which included testimony from 11 former Armstrong teammates, including Hamilton. The report provides stunning material in the agency's case to ban Armstrong, who won an unprecedented seven Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005 and became one of America's most beloved sports figures as a cancer survivor.
The fallout has been decisive. Nike and Trek bicycles terminated their contracts with Armstrong, while Anheuser-Busch announced it would end an endorsement deal this year. Armstrong resigned as chairman of his cancer-fighting foundation, Livestrong.
In the past, Armstrong adamantly denied virtually every accusation of drug use. One of his lawyers has characterized Hamilton as a serial liar and perjurer.
Hamilton, indeed, has lied in the past about his own drug use. In "The Secret Race," he glosses over his fight against a positive drug test in 2004 that found someone else's blood in Hamilton's system. His attorney tried to sell the idea that the situation was the result of a "vanishing twin," sharing the womb when Hamilton was a fetus. A better explanation is that Hamilton's clumsy Spanish physician gave the cyclist the wrong blood transfusion, thus endangering his life.
One of the most likable fellows in the peloton, Hamilton had every reason to lie, he says, to protect the pristine image that helped make him a star. But living with the lie became too big of a burden. He voluntarily returned the Olympic gold medal he had won in 2004 and became a leading witness against cycling's ugly truths by breaking the conspiracy of silence.
In "The Secret Race," the New England native carefully recounts the bizarre details of how he joined the cycling elite. Hamilton's version sounds credible based on my reporting about drugs and sports since 1983 -- including especially the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative case that ensnared Barry Bonds, Marion Jones and other top athletes.
BALCO mastermind Victor Conte used "the cream" and "the clear" -- code names for testosterone cream and Tetrahydrogestrinone, or THG, a designer anabolic steroid that evaded drug testers for some time.
In Hamilton's world, cyclists used "red eggs," or testosterone pills, and "Edgar," or erythropoietin, a hormone that helps produce oxygen-rich red blood cells. Perhaps the most Frankenstein-like aspect of the methodology involved blood transfusions, which Hamilton calls "BBs" for blood bags. Blood boosting enhances the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, which can increase endurance. The cyclist explains the systematic approach used to avoid detection from drug testers, including prepaid cellphones to arrange meeting with shadowy physicians.
Hamilton has worked with author Daniel Coyle, a gifted journalist who structured the book to provide well-researched corroborating material in footnotes. Coyle keeps the cadence of Hamilton's voice flowing from page to page while doing his journalistic due diligence.
Coyle knows this territory well. "The Secret Race" is a sequel to his exceptional 2005 book, "Lance Armstrong's War." While the first book leaves an impression that something is awry in the land of hero worship, "The Secret Race" tears off the veil.
Hamilton now lives in Missoula, Mont., where the retired cyclist must face his own truth and reconciliation commission every day: the mirror.
Contact Elliott Almond at 408-920-5865 and follow him at Twitter.com/elliottalmond.
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Northport City Council will correct ordinance
Published: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:36 p.m.
Northport City Council unanimously approved the changing of minor wording in its zoning ordinance Monday night to correct the ordinance for grammar and duplicate words. The removal of certain words does not change the zoning laws themselves, said City Administrator Scott Collins. The council also voted to move its Dec. 3 meeting to Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. because of PARA's annual Christmas parade in downtown Tuscaloosa on Dec. 3.
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Local toddlers are getting free books
Published: Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 8:52 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 8:52 p.m.
The Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence wants kids to put down those video-game controllers and pick up a book.
This story has been modified to correct the amount of grant money the Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence has awarded to teachers in Terrebonne Parish public schools.
As part of that effort, the organization participates in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program that sends free books each month to children up to age 5.
"It's very simple. Parents or guardians can go to tfae.org and click the link on our home page that brings you to the Dolly Pardon site to register online," said Yolanda Trahan, director of the foundation. "It's the most unbelievable program with such beautiful books."
Registered children receive one age-appropriate book per month. The first is always "The Little Engine That Could" by Arnold Munk. The last, "Look Out Kindergarten. Here I Come," arrives in conjunction with the child's fifth birthday.
Summer Huntsberry, 30, has three sons, Koby, 12, Jonathan, 5, and Zebulan, 4. Jonathan recently aged out of the program.
"The Little Engine That Could" was his favorite, she said.
"The books stopped coming for my middle son when he turned 5. He asks why he doesn't get them anymore," Huntsberry said. "He said they forgot about him."
The foundation's mission is to provide resources to teachers in Terrebonne Parish public schools. To date, more than $900,000 in grants has gone to those teachers, impacting more than 40,000 students, Trahan said.
Singer Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library in 1996 to get children interested in reading and encourage parents to read to their kids.
"I like reading to them," Huntsberry said. "Me reading to them encourages them to want to read. They're so enthusiastic. They want to bring the books to school, and they want to do show and tell."
Trahan said the foundation works to keep that goal at the forefront of the initiative.
With the help of some community partners, the foundation covers the cost of the Imagination Library, which varies depending on how many books are sent and how many children are registered.
"It's worth it. The foundation felt this program is truly helping to better prepare children to enter school. Our hope is that children will not just receive books but that this is giving the opportunity to parents, guardians, siblings and others to sit down with the children and to read with them," Trahan said. "There have been many parents that have become readers along with their children, which I think is truly phenomenal. So we are very, very excited about it."
"Some children never have the opportunity to have their own book," she added. "They keep these books. They're their books and are directly addressed to the child."
"They love going to the mailbox and seeing the package with their names on them. It makes them smile," Huntsberry said. "Having their name on it gives them something to look forward to."
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has 627,754 children registered nationwide. Roughly 1,800 of those are in Terrebonne Parish.
Brochures, which include registration forms, are available at all nine Terrebonne parish libraries. They are also available at more than 50 local nurseries and preschools, hospitals and many doctors' and dentists' offices.
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Staff Writer Kris Johnson can be reached at 857-2207 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @krisLjo.
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Local baseball player settling in at LSU
Published: Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9:25 p.m.
BATON ROUGE — For the first time since Brent Bonvillain graduated from Thibodaux High School in 2009, the LSU pitcher is playing baseball at the same school for the second straight year.
BATON ROUGE — For the first time since Brent Bonvillain graduated from Thibodaux High School in 2009, the LSU pitcher is playing baseball at the same school for the second straight year.
Bonvillain is playing for his third school in four years, but he is finally settling in.
But now on a team full of top prospects while they were in high school, Bonvillain is anything but the norm. Bonvillain said he was throwing in the low-to-mid 80s during his senior year of high school and was planning on entering the workforce rather than playing college baseball. Nicholls State University, the school at which Bonvillain's father is a professor, began to show interest in the younger Bonvillain late in the process, though.
"They were the only school that was looking at me at the time," Bonvillain said. "It was very enticing to go there because they were right in my backyard, I grew up watching Nicholls baseball, and my dad works there."
Despite the promising prospect of a career at Nicholls, things didn't go as planned, and by the 2011 season, Bonvillain was practicing his trade at Delgado Community College in New Orleans.
Bonvillain said while he was happy to have on opportunity to continue playing, he was determined to end his career at a university rather than a junior college. His determination paid off when he caught the eye of LSU coach Paul Mainieri.
"All I know is when we saw him at Delgado in his sophomore year, we liked what we saw," Mainieri said. "His coach gave him very glowing reports, so we ended up recruiting him."
It was another year, another school for Bonvillain, who said it's not easy to move from school to school, but he contributed nicely for the Tigers last season.
"It's frightening going to a new school right off the bat," he said. "You'll prove yourself or you won't, one of the two."
Bonvillain got his chance as a reliever, finishing the 2012 season with a 4-0 record and 3.49 earned run average with 26 strikeouts in 28.1 innings.
This season, Bonvillain lowered his ERA to 1.67 and currently holds a 2-0 record heading into this weekend's series against Alabama.
He had his fourth start of the season on Wednesday against Grambling.
"He's hitting his stride now," Mainieri said. "The last couple times he's pitched, he's looked pretty good."
Mainieri pointed to Bonvillain's performance in the Tigers' 6-5 win against Missouri, when the lefty pitched 4 1/3 innings without giving up a hit to lead LSU to victory.
Bonvillain said he hopes to have a chance at the professional ranks after this season, but said if not, he'd like to finish his last year of school and graduate. Eventually, he said he would like to try his hand at coaching in his hometown.
"I'd love to give something back to the community, just bring back some of that knowledge and get the fire fueled over there in Thibodaux," he said.
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SAN JOSE -- Former San Jose cop turned City Councilman Pete Constant late Wednesday abruptly resigned from the powerful San Jose Police Officers' Association, which was challenging his continued membership, saying the union's board of directors is hypocritical in its political endorsements of candidates.
Constant on Monday attended a private union board hearing called to determine whether he could remain a dues-paying union member after other members labeled him a traitor for supporting cutbacks to generous pensions and other perks Constant says are bankrupting the city.
The councilman takes issue not only with the union endorsing candidates who share his support of the city's Measure B, but according to Constant, the union knowingly endorsing people who were not being honest with voters about their true position on the controversial pension reform measure.
In resigning from the union, Constant cited comments from that hearing where a union board member acknowledged that during endorsement interviews, candidates told the union board in private that they opposed the city's pension reform Measure B, but then told the public the opposite in order to get elected. Measure B was overwhelmingly passed by voters in June, after a bitter battle between City Hall and its employee unions, particularly the police and firefighter unions.
"It's a complicated issue,'' Police Sgt. Damian Bortolotti, a board member and POA board spokesman, says in an audiotape of the meeting.
"Pretty much every, um, candidate that we interviewed, um, stated that ... even though personally they may be against Measure B, they had to publicly say they were for Measure B, otherwise they thought they could not get elected,'' Bortolotti said. "What they said publicly and what they told us privately were sometimes two different things.''
The tape never names specific candidates who misrepresented their views to the public.
The police union has endorsed sportscaster Robert Braunstein for the District 10 City Council seat being vacated at year's end by Councilwoman Nancy Pyle because of terms limits.
This newspaper obtained a tape of the private meeting in which Constant questions how the union board could try to expel him for supporting Measure B when it endorses candidates who support the same measure.
"While I know the men and women of the San Jose Police Department have a very high level of integrity, it's unfortunate that the current board of the POA does not,'' Constant said Wednesday night before he submitted his resignation.
POA spokesman Jim Unland said he had "no idea where'' Bortolotti's comments came from.
"All I can think is that he misspoke ... I honestly don't know what he was thinking when he said that. I really don't.''
Unland also said he tried to convince Braunstein to drop his support of Measure B but was never successful.
In the audiotape, Constant asks whether the union endorsed planning commissioner Edesa Bitbadal for the District 10 race in the June primary, which included six candidates and is now moving to a November runoff between Braunstein and financial planner Johnny Khamis.
Bortolotti said the union endorsed Bitbadal, but he did not remember where she stood on Measure B. She supported the measure.
Constant asked whether the police union is now endorsing Braunstein, and whether he supports Measure B. Bortolotti said yes.
Constant asked Bortolotti if he recognized the irony of the union's position, that even as some union members are seeking to oust him for similar views, they embrace candidates who feel the same way Constant does.
"I don't see how that's relevant,'' Bortolotti tells Constant. "They're not POA members; you're a POA member.''
During the primary campaign, Braunstein, who has supported Measure B all along, publicly questioned Bitbadal's credibility of her support for Measure B, because she had been endorsed by the San Jose police and firefighters' unions and the union representing retired police and firefighters.
Now, Braunstein has received the endorsement of the police officers' union and is pushing to restore their 10 percent pay cut as a way of preventing officers from leaving the city because of their distaste for Measure B. Braunstein's opponent Khamis is questioning Braunstein's police union endorsement just as Braunstein questioned Bitbadal's.
But Braunstein said his stand on Measure B has led him to receive only one San Jose employee union endorsement, and no others. Meanwhile, he said, he has been upfront with both voters and the police union that he strongly supports Measure B and if elected, he would work to implement it, once the case is resolved in the courts. (The police union is among those who have sued to stop it from going into effect, saying the measure is illegal.)
"The reason I have the POA endorsement and the reason I wanted it is because we have a serious crime problem in this city, and I want to bring together all these groups to help and try to solve these problems,'' said Braunstein.
Constant, who is the council's only registered Republican, has endorsed Khamis, a fellow Republican, in the council race for District 10, which includes the Almaden and Blossom Valleys and the Vista Park area.
The councilman said he is "not saying Robert Braunstein is lying -- I have no way of knowing that,'' said Constant. "What I'm saying is that the public should carefully consider the weight of a San Jose Police Officers' Association endorsement given their official spokesperson's comment.''
Bitbadal could not be reached for comment Wednesday.
Contact Tracy Seipel at 408 275-0140.


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