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Adrien Broner on Mayweather, Gamboa, Ponce, Critics
By Lem Satterfield
It was way back in January that 21-year-old super featherweight prospect Adrien "The Problem" Broner of Cincinnatti told Rick Reeno of BoxingScene.com that he would easily defeat either former world champions Daniel Ponce De Leon or Celestino Caballero or then-NABF super featherweight champion Jason Litzau if he ever got into the ring with any of them.
At the time, Broner was 19-0 with 16 knockouts and being considered for a March 5 bout opposite either the 32-year-old De Leon (41-3, 34 KOs) or the 27-year-old Litzau (28-3, 21 KOs), the latter of whom was coming off of November's split-decision over the 35-year-old Caballero (34-3, 23 KOs).
"I would crush him early. Both [Caballero and Litzau] are wild and slow," said Broner. "[Litzau] won't hit me with none of that stuff. I'll see him a mile away. I'll probably have a bigger workout in the entrance than the fight. I'm ready."
At the time, Broner was speaking five days after having scored a Jan. 15, first-round knockout of 27-year-old John Revish, who entered their bout with a mark of 10-1-2, with eight knockouts.
"I just fought on Saturday and as you can see I'm right back in the gym. [Ponce De Leon] would be the easiest opponent for me," said Broner. "He's too slow, his defense is terrible and his footwork is terrible. And both guys, their chins [are not good]."
Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Broner has proven to be prophetic.
On March 5, Broner easily rose to 20-0, with 16 knockouts with a unanimous decision triumph over southpaw Mexican former WBO super bantamweight titlist De Leon before a hostile crowd in an HBO televised bout at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Although he failed to earn his 11th straight stoppage, Broner ended Ponce De Leon's knockout streak at two, his winning streak at seven, and joined Caballero and former WBO featherweight king Juan Manuel Lopez (30-1, 27 KOs) as those who have beaten Ponce De Leon.
Still, Broner was criticized for a perceived general lack of excitement for refusing to engage in a brawl with De Leon in favor of employing his superior boxing skills to essentially coast to a victory by 96-94 on the cards of David Denkin and Raul Caiz Jr., and, 99-91 on that of Tony Crebs.
Last Saturday, in an HBO-televised clash with Litzau at the Arena VFG, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, Mexico, Broner scored a sensational knockout with two seconds left in the first round to improve to 21-0 with his 17th stoppage.
Broner's assualt began with 16 seconds left, as he trapped Litzau on the ropes near a neutral corner and blasted him with 11 unanswered blows that sank his opponent to the canvas and caused referee Curtis Thrasher to come to his rescue.
Broner spoke to BoxingScene.com about his thoughts on his future, which includes a desired match up opposite WBA featherweight king Yuriorkis Gamboa (20-0, 16 KOs) and continuing to honor his "favorite fighter," unbeaten six-time titlist Floyd Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs) in fighting style.
BoxingScene.com: What are your thoughts on your performance against Jason Litzau?
Andrien Broner: I went in there and did what I was trained to do, which was to stay calm, and if the shot presented itself, which it did, then I was to take whatever he gave me. I took my time, and took advantage of the situation that arose, and I was able to get him out of there.
BoxingScene.com: Did you feel that you made a statement considering he had beaten Rocky Jaurez and Celestino Caballero, and that you got Jason Litzau out of there faster than Jose Andres Hernandez and Robert Guerrero did by scoring their eighth-round knockouts?
AD: Definitely, definitely. He was supposed to be at the top of his game and fighting at the best of his career. Supposedly. I knew that coming into the fight. But I also knew that if I caught that guy, that he wouldn't be able to withstand my power. I had a good training camp and I felt very strong. I was at the lowest weight of my career at 128.5 pounds.
I felt great, and I went in there and I did what I had to do to get the victory. I'll stay at this weight for a little while, but I should be going up real soon.
BoxingScene.com: What fights will you pursue at the super featherweight class?
AD: Whoever is trying to fight me. I have to sit down and talk to my new management, Al Haymon, and see what's next. Actually, a lot of people keep saying that I should fight Yuriorkis Gamboa. I keep hearing Gamboa. Any body out there. If Gamboa wants to meet me at a catchweight, or come up and fight me, then, you know, we could do it. That would be a very big fight, but, you know?
But I think that right now, it's kind of early in both of our careers. But if the financial part is right and he agrees to it, I have no problem with it.
BoxingScene.com: What are your thoughts about the criticism that you took for not engaging Daniel Ponce De Leon and, instead, boxing him and what is your overall assessment of that performance?
AD: I don't make no excuses. De Leon was a great guy and he came to fight. He was very awkward and he was a southpaw and very crafty. I just had to stick to the gameplan. I agree that I did take a break in the later rounds, particularly after the seventh round. I took a break in the eighth round because in the seventh round, me and De Leon bumped knees.
We bumped knees pretty badly, so I had to take a break, but I still pulled it out. I know that I might have lost that eighth round, but after that, I still thought that I pulled out the other last couple of rounds.
BoxingScene.com: What criticisms were you hearing about your performance against Daniel Ponce De Leon?
AD: I don't worry about what people say. I don't worry about the critics. Because 85 to 90 percent of the time, those guys who are at the computers writing the stories never have thrown a punch in their lives.
So, I just go into the ring and do what I do best, man. We're going to adjust to the style of the other fighter. Whatever the other fighter brings to the ring at that time, we're going to make adjustments and get the victory.
BoxingScene.com: You're 21-0 with 17 knockouts, but do you consider yourself a boxer or a puncher or a little of both?
AD: I feel like when I box, I can catch people on their mistakes. That's accurate. But I know that I can bring the fight to a guy and take a guy out too. Nothing is broke, so nothing about my game needs to be fixed. I'm going to continue to stick to what I have been doing, and that's boxing.
I'm going to continue to be slick and to build up my record in my craftiness. I'm going to continue to do what I do best.
BoxingScene.com: Do you see any similarities between yourself at this point in your career and a young Floyd Mayweather?
AD: I have heard that before. Everybody says that we fight just alike. I mean, it's no mystery who my favorite fighter is. You know, I was always told that it's okay to steal a little bit from others in this game. You can steal a little bit and use what you learn and incorporate it into your own style.
I like Paulie, just saying he can act like a douchebag. I just cant see it as a race thing. Didnt he dress as a superhero for his last fight?Comment by Lorily on 06-28-2011
[quote=FearAndLoathing;10758425]Does he really act more of a tool than say Malignaggi?[/quote] Malignaggi wearing those retarded dreadlocks during a fight and having them cut in between rounds >>>>>>> Broner having his hair brushed by a team member while being announced for…Comment by FearAndLoathing on 06-28-2011
Does he really act more of a tool than say Malignaggi?Comment by King Ju-Ju on 06-24-2011
broner is such a f*cking clown. not to be racist but he acts like these black guys from the hood that i cant stand. i was watching the fight with 2 of my black friends and they were like "look…Comment by Medved on 06-23-2011
[QUOTE=Realizniguhnit;10733434][QUOTE=Medved;10733136]Adrien Boner is a POS. Womanizer, Idiot, Complete MORON. Dude has like 7 kids already at age 21 and still looking for more, dude gets caught lying and cheating, brags about it on twitter, gets caught and looks for "*****"…Post a Comment - View More User Comments (42)


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Last week I was invited to the Martha Stewart show for a special episode on weddings…and lucky me, the day before the episode I received one of these adorable little valentines in the mail from Darcy! They can be perfectly personalized as favors, and Darcy and Martha showed how easy they were to make on the show. In case you missed it, the directions are on Darcy's blog, and since I didn't have my good camera on me, check out WeddingBee's photos from the show.
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Flynn's Warped Worldview and Russia
It appears that Flynn is now on board with viewing Russia as nothing but a menace.
It appears that Flynn is now on board with viewing Russia as nothing but a menace.
Clinton promises to take most of what's wrong with U.S. foreign policy and make it worse.
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Maybe realists think backing Trump is the sort of short-sighted and ill-considered course of action that they are warning other people against all the time.
It would risk a major confrontation with China over an issue that the U.S. has successfully managed for decades while gaining the U.S. nothing.
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The debate showed for the most part that the modern GOP remains unhinged and dangerous in their view of foreign threats and their preferred responses to them.
Kasich's promotion of "Judeo-Christian Western values" is likely to land with a thud with the target audiences that he wants to reach.
Virtually the entire Republican field has rediscovered the value of China-bashing.
East Asian allies are much more likely to be alarmed by Washington's apparent inability to stay out of unnecessary wars.
Fiorina favors gratuitously insulting the leader of another major power.
Rubio would put the U.S. and China on a collision course.
As he usually does, Rubio prefers a combative approach without weighing the costs or thinking through the consequences.
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National Patient Recognition Week
"It is based on confidence - confidence that we are competent, capable, and committed; that we will tell the truth and keep our promises. Trust, along with transparency, creates the conditions in which our internal talent thrives, our patients receive the best care, and our stakeholders trust that we, Army medicine, deliver what we say we will deliver."
- U.S. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker, commander of U.S. Army Medical Command, emphasized in a recent article for U.S. Medicine, that culture of trust, a shared set of attitudes, values, and practices, distinguish Army medicine's commitment to its patients to provide the highest quality and access to health services.
Army surgeon general presents top 10 initiatives
"I know that every time I donate blood here at Fort Hood, 100 percent of it goes to military or their families. Each unit can save up to three lives and more with apheresis. I've always made it a priority over the last seven years to donate at least a few times each year. The new apheresis program makes it easier."
- Staff Sgt. Tim Stroud, who joined the Army in 1999, and now serving with the 4th Infantry Division's 2-8 Infantry as a medic, is one of the top donors for Fort Hood's Robertson Blood Center
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National Patient Recognition Week
What it is?
National Patient Recognition Week, celebrated annually Feb. 1-7 and recognized officially with special events on National Patient Recognition Day, Feb. 3, presents a golden opportunity for the Army leaders and medical providers to honor the patients trusted to our care-our Soldiers, family members, retirees and all other eligible military health system beneficiaries. As we honor our patients, this week and throughout the month of February, the Army and Army Medicine remains committed to the highest standards in patient-centered care. The theme for 2011 is "A Partnership Built on Trust."
What the Army has done?
Trust in the care and support services Army Medicine provides is an essential part of our commitment to our Army family. In 2010, The Surgeon General and Medical Command Commander Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker and other medical commanders and leaders across the Army, signed formal Army Medicine Healthcare Covenants-our commitment to improve services, access and continuity of care for our patients. Army Medicine also initiated many new programs and support services (Patient Centered Medical Home, Comprehensive Behavioral Health System of Care Campaign Plan, Pain Management Campaign Plan, the Culture of Trust, mTBI/ Concussive Injury Protocols, Medically Not Ready/Non-Deployable), to enhance access and continuity of care, patient satisfaction and inspire continued trust in Army Medicine.
What does the Army have planned for the future?
Army Medicine leaders and providers-physicians, nurses, technicians, administrative and ancillary support staffs, hospital and clinic volunteers, will continue to provide our patients the quality care that is foundation of Army Medicine. Leaders and medical providers will reinforce and enhance Army Medicine's Culture of Trust by reconfirming and demonstrating a renewed commitment to patient care, well-being and satisfaction. We honor and thank our patients-Soldiers, retirees and family members for their honorable service and sacrifices made on the battlefield and at home.
Why is this important to the Army?
Our patients deserve the finest care and support the Army can provide. As we continue to enhance and improve the medical support and service the Army and Army Medicine provides, we recognize paying attention to our patients' unique needs is key to overall patient satisfaction. The Army's mission is to "Heal the Warrior" and Army Medicine's vision is to continually "Bring Value and Inspire Trust" in the care and services we provide our Army family.
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Photos/Weights: Krzysztof Wlodarczyk-Rakhim Chakhkiev
By Alexey Sukachev
The weights are in for Friday's showdown in Moscow, Russia. Olympic gold medal winner Rakhim Chakhkiev (16-0, 12 KOs) - 196.2 will take on WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (47-2-1, 33 KOs) - 198.6 at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye.
What channels are actually showing this fight? I can't seem to see it anywhere.Comment by dan_cov on 06-20-2013
Both guys in fantastic shape. Lets go get it Rakhim!Comment by ddangerous on 06-20-2013
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Never really been convinced by wlodarczyk.. I think Chakhkiyev will stop him in the mid rounds. 4-7Comment by King_ on 06-20-2013
[QUOTE=Russian Crushin;13487242]Wlod is a good fighter and chakhkiev hasn't faced anyone nearly as good[/QUOTE] This is a HUGE step up for Chakhkiev. Both guys look to be in fantastic shape. I can't wait :boxing:Post a Comment - View More User Comments (9)


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The Sound and the Fury: Beating Back the Beep
By JENNIFER 8. LEE
Published: August 19, 1999
THE computer first beeped almost 50 years ago. It hasn't stopped since. And now it's not alone.
Pagers beep. Answering machines beep. A.T.M.'s beep. Elevators beep. Phones beep. We have warning beeps, ready beeps and attention beeps. There have been private and public beeps and beeps heard around the world. The beep has even entered the vernacular, courtesy of the answering machine (''Leave your message after the beep . . .''). American society has been inundated by peppy beeps.
The beep originally served as an alert. And for a long time, only high-tech things beeped, like satellites and computers. But today the most mundane things -- from children's toys to pens -- do so.
''There are moments of my day where I think: If hear another beep, I think I am going to shoot the device,'' said Cindy Mason, a computer scientist at the University of California at Berkeley, who added that sometimes she hears more than 100 beeps in an hour.
With its democratization over the last 40 years, the beep has moved from cutting-edge chic to downright tacky. And it may be headed for the scrap heap if sound designers have their way. ''The time has come for the beep to die an honorable death,'' said B. J. Fogg, a researcher at Stanford University.
A small army of researchers, engineers and programmers has declared war on the beep, which, they say, has overstayed its welcome.
''Beeps have become like the little boy who cried wolf,'' said Bruce Tognazzini, a human-computer interaction designer for the Healtheon Corporation. ''They are often ignored even when they might have been useful. Having a computer that constantly emits the identical sound whether it is just happy to see you or is on fire and about to explode is akin to having a housemate that is similarly afflicted.''
But the beep continues to hold its ground. ''The downfall of the beep is only in fiction,'' said Bill Buxton, chief scientist for Alias/Wavefront, a software subsidiary of Silicon Graphics, and a foe of the beep. ''In the real world, the beep is still thriving.''
The sheer irritation caused by the beep is one reason for its longevity. Research has shown that humans are bothered by sounds that are sudden, high-pitched and short.
''If you wanted to design an annoying sound, you can't do much better than a beep,'' said Bill Gavin, a researcher at the Royal College of Art in England. Dr. Fogg described a beep as ''a poke in the ribs, a simple but annoying method for gaining attention or compliance.''
Computer historians say that modern computer beeps evolved from typewriter carriage return bells. Piercing beeps were substituted as alert signals for the familiar ring of the bell. Today the program code to make a computer beep is still called the bell character.
Why a beep, as opposed to a buzz or even a ding? The answer is dictated by economics. ''Beeping is cheap,'' Dr. Gavin said.
A beep requires only two mechanical parts: an energy source and something to vibrate. Beep sound waves are produced by the rapid oscillation of on and off electrical pulses, in either a square form or a sine wave form. In contrast, more complicated electronic sounds require many more components.
The 1957 launch of the Russian Sputnik satellite ushered in a new era of celebrity for the beep. At the height of the cold war, American television and radio stations continually broadcast the satellite's taunting signal as it blazed over United States soil every 96 minutes.
''The sound was something very remote, very powerful and very frightening'' said James Katz, a Rutgers University professor who was 9 years old at the time. ''After all, it was a man-made entity in space over the United States. The beep made it much more real.''
In the 1960's, beeps became most strongly associated with high-powered mainframe computers, and for engineers and technicians, they were a comforting and familiar sound. But when computers breached mainstream workplaces, the beep began to lose its luster.
''Bankers are very sensitive about not making mistakes, so the beep gave the users an incredible psychological stress,'' said Giordano Beretta, who worked as a bank computer support technician in the 1970's. ''If you use a beep to signal a problem, people hate it because they feel socially responsible for making a mistake.'' Mr. Beretta said he was regularly asked to disable beep features on the computers.
When bar code scanners were first introduced, many library and supermarket employees often felt that beeps represented management's measuring of their efficiency.
Even appliances not designed to beep will chime in the chorus given the right electrical impulses. In 1987 a utility company in Dallas conducted an experiment using electrical transmission lines to carry digital signals. As a result, all the electronic appliances around the house of John Feagins began emitting a series of soft beeps every few seconds.
''I'd hear it out of the TV speakers,'' recalled Mr. Feagins, who was a physics student at the University of Texas at the time. ''I'd hear it out of the radio speakers. I'd hear it out of the stove. It was everywhere in the house.''
Despite his complaints to the utility, the beeping continued on and off for about a year. ''I got aggravated enough to unplug everything, because otherwise I couldn't sleep,'' Mr. Feagins said.
Some have argued that the proliferation of the beep has a cultural basis.


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Perhaps the most venerated temple to opera in the world is the Teatro alla Scala but its outside appearance seems to belie its internal beauty. Designed by architect Giuseppe Piermarini, La Scala opened its doors to the world in 1778 with Antonio Salieri's "L'Europa Riconosciuta." La Scala was built, under the "auspices" of the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, to replace the Regio Teatro Ducal built in 1589 which was destroyed by fire. In a complicated situation of land ownership, the owners of theater boxes of the Ducal were the individuals who actually paid for the building of La Scala which is built on the former site of the church of Santa Maria alla Scala.
La Scala is known far and wide for its incomparable acoustics and the many musical giants who performed here or had their works performed here including Verdi; opera singer, Maria Callas; and Arturo Toscanini. It is also home to Scuolo di Ballo (La Scalla's Ballet Company) and Museo Teatrale alla Scala which is located in its annex. For those VT'rs who were Thespians and Garricks, you might enjoy the museum here which is said to be a treasure of paintings, sculpture, backdrops and other memorabilia of prominent singers and composers who have created history in La Scala. La Scala was undergoing renovation (which began in 2002), the face of La Scala was shrouded when I saw it (March 2004). Apparently, renovations have now been completed.
NOTICE: please check the website to make sure that any performances you plan to attend are, in fact, actually taking place. A quick check today (3/25/09) revealed that a performance of "I due Foscari" scheduled for 3/31/09 is being cancelled due to a national strike!!
Check the website for current prices of admission to the various tours, museums or for combination tickets.
Address: Piazza della Scala, Milan
Directions: Directly behind the Vittorio Emanuele Galleria (at the top of the cross)and on the edge of Piazza della Scala. The statue of Da Vinci is facing La Scala!
Phone: Info: 39-02-72003744
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org
Seating in the galleries
The two upper tiers at La Scala are known as the galleries.
For my second evening at La Scala I paid EUR 24.00 for a ticket in the last row of the topmost gallery. From the seat itself I could see nothing, but since there was no one behind me I could simply stand up the whole time and see nearly the entire stage, except for a small strip that was blocked by a pillar. So my 24 Euro gallery seat was much better than the 66 Euro box seat I had had the week before.
The opera I saw from the gallery was the premiere (actually a revival of a 1997 production by Graham Vick, but they still called it a premiere) of Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901).
On the back of every La Scala ticket it says: "Formal dress is required at premiere performances." And on their website they say: "Gentlemen are kindly requested to wear evening dress for premieres. Gentlemen are in any case required to wear a jacket and tie at all performances." (In Italian: " È gradito l'abito scuro per le prime rappresentazioni e sempre la giacca e la cravatta per i Signori spettatori.")
I was surprised at this, so I posted a query in the Milan Forum here on VirtualTourist, and was quickly assured by VT member Maurizioago that a suit and tie would do. ("...and no beard! I'm joking!")
In fact it turned out that the gallery spectators at La Scala were just as sloppily dressed as their counterparts in all the other opera houses I know.
Another thing I had heard was that people in the galleries were hyper-critical and quick to boo at the slightest provocation -- and this turned out to be very true! At the end of the evening they booed just about everybody who ventured out on stage, including the conductor Kazushi Ono and the soprano Violeta Urmana, both of whom I thought did all right.
One woman in front of me kept shouting "Vergogna! Vergogna!" (Shame! Shame!) and a short but loud altercation erupted between the boo-people and the bravo-people.
In my opinion the performance went reasonably well despite the fact that star baritone Leo Nucci, who was singing the title role of Macbeth, got sick and had to be replaced after the first act. His understudy Ivan Inverardi took over and saved the show, but some people even booed him at the end, quite unfairly. (He's not a fantastic singer like Nucci, but he's easier to understand and he's a good actor.)
A high point of the performance for me was a ballet at the beginning of the third act. This is usually left out nowadays, but La Scala retained it, and it was beautifully danced by La Scala's Ballet Company -- more about them in a later tip.
Second photo: As in a lot of older opera houses (Stuttgart, for example) people with gallery tickets do not enter through the main entrance, but through a side entrance leading to this nondescript staircase that leads up to their (relatively) cheap seats.
Third photo: Gallery spectators have their own foyer for the intermissions aka intervals. As you can see, they are not formally dressed.
Fourth photo: Spectators in the galleries just before show time.
Also present at this same performance of Verdi's Macbeth was Opera Chic (aka Courtney Smith), who according to Classical Singer magazine is "the world's foremost opera blogger".
(Her own self-description: "I'm a young American woman living in Milan, and you're not. I go to La Scala a lot, and you don't.")
But she was sitting downstairs somewhere, not up in the galleries with us impecunious folks.
She posted her first report during the intermission after the first act: "BREAKING: 'Indisposed' Leo Nucci Leaves Scala Stage Mid-Macbeth, Understudy Ivan Inverardi (Who?) Saves Teh Day".
In this report she wrote among other things: "Opera Chic's hugest get-well-soon to Maestro Nucci, greatest Verdi baritone of this post-Cappuccilli age; and big props -- no matter how he sang -- to Inverardi who had to step to the plate in an emergency."
I've never met Opera Chic, by the way (we use different entrances and staircases), but she's never met me either, so that makes us even.
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2 - 20121 Milano
Directions: GPS 45°28'2.28" North; 9°11'23.17" East.
Phone: +39.02.88.79.1
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/
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Getting tickets for La Scala
If for some reason you would like to attend an opera performance at Milan's Teatro alla Scala (even after reading my other tips, LOL), you of course have to buy a ticket, which can be a problem since performances are generally sold out weeks or months ahead of time.
One way is to line up (well in advance of the date you want!) at the box office in the Duomo subway station, as these young folks are doing, though I suspect they are eligible for student tickets at reduced prices.
Or you can try to get one of the 140 numbered gallery tickets that go on sale on the day of the performance. There are elaborate regulations for getting one of these tickets -- only one per person. I've never done it, so I can't speak from personal experience, but basically you have to line up at the ticket office in Via Filodrammatici (not the one in the subway station) by 1 pm to get your name put on the list, and then be there again at 5.30 pm for the roll call and sale of the tickets. And then be back at 8 pm for the performance, so it's pretty much of an all-day procedure.
Another way is to spend several hundred Euros and buy a black-market ticket from one of the scalpers who hang around the entrance to the Scala Museum every afternoon. These are shady-looking characters who talk out of the sides of their mouths, wear their hats down over their eyes and have several tickets fanned out in one hand (I'm not making this up).
Or you could buy your tickets on the internet, as I did. After lots of clicking around I finally managed to snag tickets for two different performances.
They have a list on their website of when each opera goes on sale (about two months before the premiere), and when I tried to access their website at 9 a.m. Italian time on the first day I kept getting notices saying they were overloaded and please try again later.
When I got in an hour later there were no tickets left, BUT. . . I discovered that the trick is to try again six hours later, because anyone who has reserved a ticket has six hours to pay for it, and if they don't it goes back on sale.
So at 3 pm Italian time the number of available tickets on different dates starts changing from 0 to 1 or 2 or whatever (the record was 13 while I was watching), and then back to 0 again a few minutes later. So you just have to keep watching the numbers, and when a ticket you want shows up on the screen, pounce on it. Of course it helps if you live in the same time zone and have nothing particular to do on that afternoon.
If you live in California, for instance, you would have to get up at six o'clock in the morning to do this.
Second photo: More people lining up for tickets at the box office in the subway station.
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2 - 20121 Milano
Directions: 45°28'2.28" North; 9°11'23.17" East.
Phone: +39.02.88.79.1
Website: http://forum.virtualtourist.com/discussion-400594-1-1-Travel-0-0-Milan-discussion.html?s=2&p=0&l=0
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Views of Teatro alla Scala
When I took this first photo on a sunny spring morning I was trying to get La Scala from the same angle as in a famous painting by Angelo Inganni from the year 1852.
At that time the opera house was in a narrow street because the square, Piazza della Scala, was not created until several years later, in 1858. Of course there were no tram tracks or overhead wires in those days, and no traffic lights.
Actually Inganni did at least two such paintings from slightly different angles, each with a two-horse carriage going off in different directions.
Second photo: Here's what one of the Inganni paintings looks like. In another version I have seen, there are two little boys scuffling in the foreground and the two-horse carriage is veering off to the left (our left, that is; their right).
Third photo: Here's La Scala as seen from the square, with one of the old fashioned orange trams going by.
Fourth photo: La Scala lit up at night, as seen from the square.
Historical postcard views of Teatro alla Scala on Carthalia.
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2 - 20121 Milano
Directions: 45°28'2.28" North; 9°11'23.17" East.
Phone: +39.02.88.79.1
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/
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Teatro La Scala
La Scala, Italy's best-known theater, is located alongside the church of St. Maria della Scala, built by Bernabo Visconti's vife Regina della Scala, in 1381. The theatre was officially inaugurated on August 3, 1778 with Antonio Salieri's "Europa Riconosciuta".
La Scala was designed by the architect Giuseppe Piermarini in neo-Classical style.
By the time of my visit, the theatre was still under the major reconstructions.
Address: Piazza della Scala
Directions: the very heart of the city
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La Scala Opera House.
This building is set on a beautiful square, but is possibly the least attractive building on the square. The square also houses a museum and has a statue of Leonardo Da Vinci.
The La Scala was built at the end of the eighteenth century. Many operas by composers such as Verdi and Bellini premiered in this building.
In 1776 Milan's opera house was burnt down and Empress Maria Theresa, the Duchess of Milan, ordered a new opera house to be built on the site of the fifteenth century church of Santa Maria della Scala. The new opera house was designed by architect, Giuseppe Piermarini. Building work only took two years and the new opera house was inaugurated on 3rd August 1778.
The opera house was destroyed during the bombings of the second world war in 1943. It was rebuilt and reopened on 11th May 1946.
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La Scala
After the stunning cathedral and galleria I was expecting something special from the world famous La Scala opera house, but it struck me as a little ordinary after the wonders of the Piazzo Duomo. Still, what the opera house may lack in extravagant exterior design, it more than makes up for in prestige, and will now again play host to the best musicians on the planet, night after night. Tickets for the opera can be bought for as little as €12, for seats in the central circle, and you can even get them online following the link given below.
The La Scala opera house is now fully restored and operational again after much time under wraps.
Address: Piazza della Scala
Directions: On the left side of the Piazza della Scala after you exit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Phone: 02.88.79.1
Box seats at La Scala
On one of my Strasbourg tips I noted that I had paid 46.80 Euros at the Strasbourg opera house for a seat with only a partial view of the stage.
At the time this struck me as being rather crass, but it turns out to have been good value for money compared to Milan's Teatro alla Scala, where I paid 66.00 Euros for a seat with no view of the stage whatsoever. The only way I could see even part of the stage was to stand up and lean over, thus blocking the (limited) view of two other people behind me. So I only did this every five minutes or so, for a quick look.
Actually I was forewarned about this, because La Scala acknowledges the problem on their website.
"Dear members of the audience," they write, "La Scala is a theatre with boxes in the style known as 'Italian', designed by the architect Piermarini in 1778 for Milan back then. It has a plan in straight horseshoe, that is, tapered to the proscenium - which is an extreme and rigorous evolution of the antique Greek theatre."
They go on to say that an opera house like La Scala, "above all in the boxes", requires an "active" participation on the part of the audience, and they mention a famous historical drawing showing people leaning out to see the stage.
"We therefore publish on our website a significant sample of the views from the boxes, so that everyone can know the dimension, the disposition and the spirit of a theatre built for the customs and habits of the late 18th century audience. To prepare oneself to an experience that is somehow also a travel in time."
From the photos on their website you do get a hint of what awaits you, but only a hint, since the photos were taken when the house was empty, so in reality you see even less as soon as someone is sitting in front of you.
There were five people in my box. The Italian man had been to La Scala before and had booked a "seat" where he could stand the whole time and not block anybody else's view. The French woman said she went to all the new productions at the Bastille opera house in Paris, where she never paid more than 20 Euros and always had a full view of the stage.
An elderly American couple had the two front seats of our box. They had paid 170 Euros each for their seats, plus various booking fees and agency markups, so that altogether the evening had cost them well over seven hundred U.S. dollars even though they could see only about a third of the stage.
The woman didn't mind, because she slept through the whole performance anyway, but her husband was bitterly disappointed. He was a 75-year-old retired professor who had been dreaming all his life of seeing an opera at La Scala, and he was totally shattered by the reality of the place. Because of problems with his back he couldn't even lean out over the edge to get a better view.
During the first intermission he complained bitterly to the ushers about this situation, and in the second intermission they told him that he and his wife could move down to the stalls (aka orchestra-level) where they had found two free seats.
So I got to sit in his 170-euro seat for the last third of the evening, which was a great improvement for me because I could actually see a fraction of the stage.
What I "saw" that evening was Il trittico, a collection of three short operas by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924).
When I returned to Frankfurt am Main people asked me if the Scala production of Il trittico was as good as the one at the Frankfurt Opera a few months before. Well, it wasn't, but since I only saw snippets of the staging I can't really comment in any great detail.
Second, third and fourth photos: Looking up at the four tiers of boxes and two galleries. From the center boxes directly opposite the stage you can actually see what's going on.
Fifth photo: Just before show time.
To understand the seating arrangements at La Scala and similar opera houses, keep in mind that in the 18th century the best seats in the house were not the ones where you could see the stage, but the ones where the rest of the audience could see you -- if you chose to expose yourself to their view.
You have to imagine the common folks down in the stalls gazing up at the boxes and exclaiming to each other: "Look, the Countess X is in her box tonight! I saw her! She even smiled at me, sort of." At least the Countess could get her kicks imagining that that's what the common folks were saying.
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2 - 20121 Milano
Directions: 45°28'2.28" North; 9°11'23.17" East.
If for some reason you can't come by bicycle you could take the underground to Duomo, Cordusio or Monteapoleone. Or the tram # 1 or 2 to Manzoni-Scala. Or bus 61 to Verdi - via dell'Orso.
Phone: +39.02.88.79.1
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/guidaallabiglietteria/palchi.html
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New additions to La Scala
When the Teatro alla Scala was closed for restructuring at the beginning of 2002 they didn't exactly tell the general public what they were planning to do.
About a year later there was a huge outcry when someone discovered from an aerial photograph that there was nothing but a huge hole where the historic 18th century stage used to be. This is when the management came out with the truth of the matter, which was that the old impractical stage was being replaced by brand new a state-of-the-art high-tech 21st century stage and backstage with all the latest machinery, so they could make scene changes without having hundreds of stage hands lugging things around.
When the restructuring was finished at the end of 2004 there were two very visible new elements sticking out from behind the historical façade.
On the left in the photo is an ellipsis which contains among other things the dressing rooms for the singers, dancers, technicians, orchestra and chorus. On the right is a new rectangular stage tower which contains all the new stage machinery as well as rehearsal halls for the chorus, orchestra and ballet company.
Second photo: In this nighttime photo of the façade you can see the rows of lights that have been placed in the rectangular stage tower.
Third photo: The ellipsis and the stage tower as seen from the roof of the cathedral. The glass dome in the foreground is the roof of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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Phone: +39.02.88.79.1
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/
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La Scala Opera House (Teatro alla Scala)
Easily one of the world's best known opera houses or performance halls, the Teatro all Scala and its accompanying museum are a must see for any visitor to Milano with an interest in music.
The curtain first raised at the venerable old theatre on August 3, 1778, featuring an obscure work by the composer best known as a rival to Mozart, Antonio Salieri. In the 200-plus years since, to sing or conduct at La Scala has become the ultimate goal of performers. The lists of principal conductors and world premier performances is impressive.
What can you see when you visit the theatre? There is a museum which would surely be of paramount interest to real opera buffs, of moderate interest to those of us who are music lovers but not big-time opera fans, and a complete mystery to those who have had no exposure to the world of opera. Our museum ticket allowed us entry into the resplendent foyer outside the performance hall, but only a brief look into the hall itself - that from one of the upper level boxes. Photos were not allowed, as set construction was underway for a new production.
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2
Directions: Steps away from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, on the Piazza Scala
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Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/index.html
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Teatro alla Scala
The Teatro alla Scala is one of the things Milan is most famous for, and it is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. I must admit that I don't know much about opera, but it was still on our to do list, and we were not disappointed!
When you arrive, the buildings looks actually quite small - the façade is not that big, but in fact, the building is just very long, you cannot really grasp how huge it is when you stand in front of the entrance. It was constructed from 1776 to 1778 and was named "Scala" after a church that had been located here before. It was commissioned by Maria Theresia, and designed by the architect Guiseppe Piermarini.
Once you have paid your entrance fee, you walk up a big staircase, the walls are decorated with old advertising posters of different operas. You then get to the museum which I liked very much. The architecture of the rooms is most beautiful, most of all the hall of mirrors which is just so elegant. Moreover, I found the things on display very interesting, although, as I said, I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to the opera. There are many historical pictures and portraits, a lot of costumes and props, scores, busts of famous composers and many more interesting things.
If there are no rehearsal going on, you can also have a look at the theatre itself, you can enter the galleries and look down on the stalls, see the stage from above and admire the luxurious interior of this place. It is the original design from 1778, with red velvet and gold-plated stucco. I had seen pictures of this, and the real thing was just as impressive as I had expected!
When you leave the museum, there is of course a big shop where you can buy anything to satisfy the new-found opera freak within yourself...
If you want to know more about this opera house, please visit Nemorino's Milan page, where you will find a lot of info about how to get tickets, where to sit etc.
Opening times: Open every day except special holidays (check website), 09.00am to 12.30pm and 01.30pm to 05.30pm
Admission fee: 6€
Address: Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza Scala
Directions: Close to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Phone: 02 88791
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/
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Teatro alla Scala
If not the birthplace of Italian opera, it is certainly where Italian opera got it's soul. Rather plain from the outside, it hides the great opera inside. It opened August 3, 1778 after replacing the previous theatre which was destroyed by a fire in 1776.
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2
Directions: Across the piazza from the statue of Leonardo
Phone: 39.02.88.79.1
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/
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La Scala
Ditto for the La Scala I'm afraid - currently being renovated too. (Note - Renovations now completed). As far as I know, productions have been moved to Teatro degli Arcimboldi but make sure to book well in advance i.e. months even years (I'm not kidding) as tickets sell out pretty quickly. Check out the website for details ..
Website: http://lascala.milano.it/
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Seating in the stalls
All the seats in the "stalls" (or "orchestra" as we would say in American English) are Category I seats at La Scala, meaning they cost EUR 170 per seat on an average evening.
As far as I know you have a good view of the stage from any of these seats on the lower level, unless some very tall person or someone with a big head happens to be sitting right in front of you.
You should be aware, though, that not all Category I seats have good visibility. The front seats in the boxes (see previous tip) are also Category I and also cost EUR 170, but some of them have an extremely limited view of the stage. So just paying the highest price is no guarantee you will see the whole stage.
When La Scala was renovated from 2002 to 2004 the old carpets on the lower floor were removed and replaced by wooden floors, which evidently are better for the acoustics.
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2 - 20121 Milano
Directions: 45°28'2.28" North; 9°11'23.17" East.
Phone: +39.02.88.79.1
Website: http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/
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Prima delle Prime
A few days before each premiere La Scala presents an introductory talk, in Italian, about the upcoming production.
These talks are held in the "Arturo Toscanini" foyer at 6 pm. Admission is free and you don't need a ticket to get in, you just have to be one of the first 250 people to arrive at the main entrance of La Scala. When I was there the foyer wasn't quite full, so they didn't have to turn anybody away.
Unfortunately the talk I attended happened to be on my first evening in Milan, shortly after I got off the train, so my Italian listening comprehension was still somewhat rusty. I understood some of the more obvious points (things I already knew about Verdi's opera Macbeth), but missed most of the subtleties. And when people laughed I never knew what they were laughing about.
Second photo: The speaker was Antonio Rostangno from the University "La Sapienza" in Rome.
Third photo: Bust of Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945), composer of Cavalleria Rusticana and other operas, in the Foyer Arturo Toscanini.
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2-Headed Shark Attack
|2-Headed Shark Attack
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|Directed by
|Christopher Ray
|Produced by
|David Michael Latt
|Written by
|Music by
|Chris Ridenhour
|Stuart Brereton
|Edited by
|Rob Pallatina
|Distributed by
|The Asylum
Release dates
Running time
|88 minutes
|United States
|$1 million
2-Headed Shark Attack is a horror film with an ensemble cast by The Asylum, released on January 31, 2012 in the United States. The film stars Carmen Electra, Charlie O'Connell, Brooke Hogan, Christina Bach, David Gallegos, and Corinne Nobili.[1][2][3] The film premiered September 8, 2012, on Syfy.
A group of friends wakeboarding are attacked and devoured by a two-headed great white shark. Meanwhile, a Semester at Sea ship, called the Sea King, led by Professor Franklin Babish (O'Connell) and his wife, Anne (Electra) hits a dead shark, which becomes lodged in the boat's propeller and damages the ship's hull, causing the boat to take on water. Soon after, the two-headed shark attacks the boat and breaks the radio antenna, preventing ship co-captain Laura (Thompson) from summoning help. The group then notices a deserted atoll nearby, so Laura drives the Sea King closer, before Professor Babish takes the students over to the atoll on a dinghy, while Anne remains on the Sea King with Laura and the ship's crew, Han (Webb) and Dikilla (Valentin).
As Professor Babish and the students explore the atoll, Laura enters the water to repair the ship's hull, but is quickly ripped apart by the shark. Meanwhile, professor and the students assemble in an abandoned fishing village and set out to search the atoll for scrap metal to help repair the boat. Kate (Hogan) tells Kirsten (Nobili) she is afraid of water. Haley (Jackson) and Alison (English) decide to go swimming topless with Kirk (Conner), only to be attacked and eaten by the two-headed shark. The rest of the group meet up and find two small speedboats before an apparent earthquake hits, causing Professor Babish to fall and badly injure his leg. Dana (Bach) takes off her shirt and wraps the injured leg around while Jeff (Carmouze) and Mike (King Leslie) take Professor Babish back to the Sea King on the dinghy. Anne tends to her husband there while Jeff and Mike head back to the atoll, and discover Laura's severed hand in the water before the two-headed shark bites off Jeff's right arm. They attempt to swim back to the Sea King, but both are ultimately eaten.
Kate and Paul (Gallegos) manage to fix the two boats they found, while Cole (Ward) finds a gasoline tank to fuel them. He then jumps in one of the boats with Ryan (Charles), Jamie (Vera) and Alex (James) and drives away, prompting Kate, Paul, and Dana to follow in the other boat. The two boats race each other, unaware of Professor Babish's and Anne's warnings about the shark. The shark attacks Cole's boat, causing Ryan to fall into the water, where he is devoured, alerting the other students to the shark's presence. Paul realizes the shark is drawn to Cole's boat as it has a bigger engine. Cole also realizes this and jumps off the boat, leaving Jamie and Alex to be eaten. When the survivors reach shore, Kate furiously confronts Cole for letting Jamie, Ryan and Alex die. A few minutes later, Anne, Professor Babish, and the crew arrive at the island, abandoning the Sea King.
Shortly afterward, another earthquake hits and the group begins to suspect that the supposed earthquakes are actually the atoll collapsing in on itself from the underground. Now that it is more urgent to escape, the group decides to hook up a generator to metal poles and place them in the water to distract the shark with electricity while Kate and Cole travel to the Sea King and repair the hull. The plan works until the shark attacks the poles, knocking Han and Dikilla into the water where they are eaten, and then swims to the Sea King. Kate fixes the ship, only for Cole to drive away without her, forcing her to swim back to the atoll. The two-headed shark attacks the Sea King, causing it to sink and send out a distress signal, and eats Cole while he attempts to escape on a lifeboat, as his cell phone's ringing attracted the shark's attention. As the group panics, the atoll begins to rapidly sink, prompting everyone to flee for their lives, but Kristen (Bissing) and Dana become separated from the group and are devoured when they venture onto a dock. At the same time, Professor Babish and Anne spot a small tsunami coming and are eaten as well after they realize that they cannot escape. The tsunami hits and the atoll sinks, leaving the survivors with very little land. They take shelter in the still standing village chapel, but the two-headed shark breaks in and eats Lyndsey (Stewart), Michelle (Taliaferro), Liza (Young), and Ethan (Dicarluccio).
Kate, Paul, and Kirsten escape the chapel, discovering the gasoline tank, and lure the two-headed shark towards it. Kate attempts to stab the two-headed shark, but Kirsten takes the tank, attracts the shark's attention, and attempts to blow it up with her lighter as it begins chewing her up, but only one of the shark's heads get blown off. Kate and Paul find one of the boats, and turn it on and jump off, before taking shelter on part of the remaining atoll. The shark attacks the boat, which is moving without a driver, and bites the motor, causing it to explode, finally killing the shark (similar to the shark death in Jaws). A helicopter then comes to save Kate and Paul – the only survivors of a group of 23 people.
- Carmen Electra as Anne Babish
- Charlie O'Connell as Professor Franklin Babish
- Brooke Hogan as Kate
- Christina Bach as Dana
- David Gallegos as Paul
- Geoff Ward as Cole
- Mercedes Young as Liza
- Shannan Stewart as Lyndsey
- Tihirah Taliaferro as Michelle
- Michael Dicarluccio as Ethan
- Lauren Vera as Jamie
- Marckenson Charles as Ryan
- Ashley Bissing as Kristen
- Corinne Nobili as Kirsten
- Benjamin James as Alex
- Chase Conner as Kirk
- Anna Jackson as Haley
- Amber English as Alison
- Collin Carmouze as Jeff
- Casey King Leslie as Mike
- Morgan Thompson as Laura
- Gerald Webb as Han
- Anthony E. Valentin as Dikilla
The design for the 2-headed shark was detailed in the Monster Man episode "Seeing Double." The original design of the shark had one shark head stacked on top of the other. However, creature designer Cleve Hall pushed to change the design to side-by-side heads.
The film features "More" and "Swallow Whole" by Neon Line. "It's Killing Me To Live" by Matthew Arner. "Jungle Jam" by Yoshi Miyamoto. As well as "Transmission" by Closer to Venus.
A sequel, 3-Headed Shark Attack, was produced in 2015 by The Asylum and directed by Christopher Ray. The film features Jaason Simmons, Danny Trejo, and wrestler Rob Van Dam in leading roles. The plot revolves around marine biology students encountering a three-headed shark.[4]
On July 25, 2015, the film aired on Syfy channel alongside Lavalantula, a spinoff of the Sharknado series.
- ^ Bales, Paul (2011-08-18). "Papa-Paparazzi". The Asylum. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ "Hogan, Electra Double Teamed By a 2 Headed Shark Attack". ShockTillYouDrop.com. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ "Brooke Hogan and Carmen Electra Go Head-to-Head as They Both Show Off Their Dangerous Curves Filming New Horror Flick". Daily Mail. 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ "3-Headed Shark Attack". Dread Central. 2015-03-30. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
External links[edit]
- 2012 films
- English-language films
- 2012 direct-to-video films
- 2012 horror films
- 2010s independent films
- American films
- American horror films
- Direct-to-video horror films
- Films about sharks
- Killer shark films
- Films shot in Florida
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- American independent films
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Fire at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
The Student Union at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design suffered significant damage in a fire overnight. No one was in the building or injured in the fire, which is believed to have started about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Students at MIAD are on winter break until Jan. 14 and classes will not be affected. Upon initial review, the fire inspector believes the cause of the fire may have been electrical, according to MIAD spokeswoman Vivian Rothschild. »Read Full Blog Post
Library handing out 'I Closed East Library' stickers
Soon you'll not only be able to brag "I Closed Wolski's," but also "I Closed East Library."
When the Milwaukee Public East Library, 1910 E. North Ave., hosts its closing celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Visitors will be able to pick up a magnet or sticker that says "I closed East Library." At 5 p.m. the doors close permanently and the building will be demolished to make way for construction of the new East Branch. »Read Full Article
Stuff you missed: Takin' it to the Streets 2013
This past weekend, while in Chicago, I had the pleasure of hanging out at the Takin' It to the Streets Urban International Festival. The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) has been holding this festival for 15 years now. This well-oiled festival is a celebration of the Muslim community and culture through art, music, food and prayer, just to name a few.
The most beautiful thing about the festival was the ambience. It was so peaceful and serene. There were several races and religions represented throughout. You could hear the laughter of the children in the play area while watching others pray quietly in the prayer area. There was also a skate park and a grafitti area. Finally, there was the main stage that featured speakers and several musicians all day -- the likes of the Hypnotic Brass Band, Brother Ali and headliner Talib Kweli. Originally Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) was supposed to perform with Talib together as Black Star. Unfortunately Yasiin didn't make the show. Regardless, The show went on without a hitch. Check out some pics below taken by...me. »Read Full Blog Post
New chef and new menu at McGillycuddy's on Water
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill, 1135 N. Water St., has a new chef with a background in fine-dining kitchens as well as pubs, and he's launched a new menu, with items like shrimp po' boy with house-made giardiniera.
Rob Podolak previously worked in the kitchens at the Irish Pub, Fanatics Sports Bar, Dream Dance Steak, Iron Horse Hotel and Braise. »Read Full Blog Post
New name for Marriott restaurant downtown; chef and menu set
The Milwaukee Marriott Downtown has announced its chef and a name change for the restaurant, due to open sometime in July at 323 E. Wisconsin Ave.
The new chef is Texas native Patrick Taylor (below), and the restaurant will be called Millioke — Meat, Cheese and Beer, instead of the original name, Milwaukee Cafe & Bar, to reflect a greater emphasis on craft beers. »Read Full Blog Post
Free opening day Summerfest ticket giveaway
Getting your smile on at Summerfest on opening day now gets you one free weekday admission ticket. Fans who approach Summerfest crew and security staff holding a fest flag, smile and deliver the phrase "smile on," receive one free weekday admission ticket for future use, while supplies last.
Fireworks and a recorded message over the PA system will kick off the quarter million dollar ticket giveaway, which starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. and continues while supplies last. Patrons must approach staff members holding a fest flag. Employees without flags have already distributed their allotted free admission tickets. »Read Full Article(5)
Mormon Tabernacle Choir delivers a quality concert
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir showed Monday night that it's the brand name in vocal music for a reason.
The choir, making its first appearance in Milwaukee since 1992, delighted a Milwaukee Theatre audience with its usual mix of classical, folk music, show tunes and hymns. »Read Full Article(2)
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"Dirty Wars," the untold story of America's covert wars on terrorism conducted by special CIA forces, opens Friday at the Downer Theatre.
The film is based on the book "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield," by investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, a 1992 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
On Tap Today: 'Earth' in view and a June Chill
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I last saw this asked over a year ago, so wanted to get an update (hopefully from mitcho).
I have a site that relies exclusively on custom fields to store and display all content. Virtually no posts have bodies.
Has the most recent YARPP version been modified to consider values in custom fields in its matching algorithm? If not, is this on the schedule for a future release?
Also if not, are there any templates or other mods anyone knows about that might help?


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Freedom and Confinement Quotes in Freedom
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Where did the self-pity come from? The inordinate volume of it? By almost any standard, she led a luxurious life. She had all day every day to figure out some decent and satisfying way to live, and yet all she ever seemed to get for all her choices and all her freedom was more miserable. The autobiographer is almost forced to the conclusion that she pitied herself for being so free. (2.3.583)
This passage suggests that the "luxurious life" is simply not a natural way to live. Humans are built to work their bodies and challenge their minds. (For example, search for water, carry it home. Build trap, catch food.) The absence of any sort of mental or physical stimulation saps us of our vivacity.
Quote #5
When Jessica did not reply to this, Patty forced herself to look up. Her daughter was gazing with desolate self-control at the main college building, on an outside wall of which Patty had noticed a stone graven with words of wisdom from the Class of 1920: USE WELL THY FREEDOM. (2.3.607)
Interesting use of the term "desolate self-control" here, illustrating that Jessica has an almost innate ability to restrict her own freedom (that is, "use it well"), in a way that her mom Patty simply can't. Bonus points to Franzen for the clever use of the engraving, which might well serve as an epiphany for Patty, if she weren't so imprisoned by her lack of imprisonment.
Quote #6
Almost everybody in his dorm communicated with their parents daily, if not hourly, and although this did make him feel unexpectedly grateful to his own parents, who had been far cooler and more respectful of his wishes than he'd been able to appreciate as long as he lived next door to them, it also touched off something like a pain. He'd asked for his freedom, they'd granted it, and he couldn't go back now. (3.2.89)
This is, we think, the first instance of Joey articulating an awareness of his relatively limitless freedom. Appropriately enough, this realization arrives soon after 9/11, when the entire nation was waking up to questions of freedom.


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I found the fabric on the sale table at Hancock Fabrics. I altered the pattern to make the waistband taller. My daughter loves wearing them!
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This is not well thought out. It is not making light of earlier posts which I'll read more carefully later. but...
global worming.
couldn't resist.
When I brought my idea that this topic was inappropriate for this forum, it was not because I don't think political or religious discussions should not be talked about. I do. And I'll gladly, and openly, debate the various issues, and I think that should be done, especially in America at this time.
What brought us to Cool Running in the first place, was because we are runners. What brought us to Boomers, was we are over 40 runners and in the past year or so, IMO, and this is only my opinion, the level of running discussion has gone down. I used politics and religion where I should have used gardening, pets and others as my example. I understand the need to connect with our fellow runners and think it is great that we have an idea of who each other is in the real world. But again, in my opinion, we have strayed from the charter, if you will, of Boomers at the expense of good running discussion, for all levels. Over and over, I've seen good running questions get ignored or threads prematurely die because of lack of response. As an example, Tall posted a good thread about A-D races, and there are only 4 replies, yet in a non-running related thread there are close to, if not over 30 replies. If that's the evolution of B&B, so be it, I accept that and I'm certainly not going pitch-a-fit. I'll either adapt or quietly move on.
I'm not picking on Tammy's topic nor am I trolling for fight or to cause disruption. As a member here for many years now, I just took this opportunity to speak my peace.
My activist stance: Bring back quality running discussion to B&B for ALL to learn from.
Thanks for listening
Originally posted by roy c:
I would like the opportunity to vote for Hilary. ( I suppose I was doing well till then) !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!
My cause would be to cancel out Roy's vote with mine. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!
ETA: If I had seen Mike's thoughtful post first, I probably wouldn't have posted my flippant-but-good-humored response. I do agree with Mike.
Politics and religion deserve their own forums, and causes we care about are so often based on our political or religious views.
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.........I always agree with mike//.........but I'd like a Ban On Prescription Drug Advertising on TV.......
........a Pet Peeve of mine.........
.........ok, 80% of the Time I agree with mike/////
despite the fact that I realize my response yesterday to "let the thread die" might have sounded flippant (I shot it off just as I was leaving the office, so didn't really think about how it might come across at the time), I'm really not the least bit offended that some posters don't want this type of discussion thread taking place on this particular board. I respect that. I'm not one iota upset or hurt by any posters that agreed with Nighthawk's .02 that this thread shouldn't be on this board. I'd have to be pretty thin-skinned to take offense and if you are thin-skinned then message boards are not the place to be.
I know that I have a tendency to start non running related topics and really it is just a matter of my personality - I like to get other types of discussions rolling to get to know people better, find things in common, etc. I've "connected" with a number of people on this board because of the non running related topics that have been started (not only by me, but others as well) and finding common threads in life, outside of running, with others. But Nighthawk, julia and others, that agreed that this forum should be dedicated to running related topics as they pertain to the over 40 group is what this forum is about and that is how it should be maintained. ok - I guess that is really a moderators decision to make . . . but I think it's probably the right one. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|border=0!
Have a good weekend all!
Wow, aren't some of us a little touchy about the topics of discussion. My take is, if you don't like the topic of the thread, move on. I am continually impressed with the knowledge and passion of many on the forum, but am disappointed that some would like to mold it to there likeing.
I don't read every post of every topic but browse and chime in when I might have something to contribute...some of you should learn to do the same!
With all due respect to Nighthawk, who is a fine fellow, I think we should let people discuss what they want to discuss. Saying, "You shouldn't discuss this
you ought to be discussing something else," is like standing on the beach and telling the tide not to come in. People will naturally gravitate to the threads that pique their interest.

I'm sure Tallrunner's thread, which Mike refers to, is excellent, but Tall is more serious about his running than 99% of the people here. I risk injury just reading about his workouts. That said, I will now dutifully head over to his thread, on Nighthawk's recommendation.

Dark Horse

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I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course
Personally, I think Nighthawk's primary point isn't whether or not the topic is political, religious or whatever. More to the point is that it's not about running for people 40 and over. Gardening, pets, favorite movies, favorite songs...I've seen entire threads on these topics. They are just as inappropriate for a running forum as a political discussion, imo.
But Dark Horse has a point. People are going to gravitate to the places that pique there interest. They have a right to talk about whatever they want, and so they do.
My solution is to visit places such as 50 plus, Competitive Wire, and Mainstream Racing when I went to talk and read about running, and some of the others when I'm looking for a change of pace. The "If you were an activist?" title caugt my eye, so in the door I came. Interesting thread, actually.
I wasn't going to post but since I've been called out (twice) I will say that while I may or may not agree with topics posted on B&B this is YOUR forum, the members here. The mods are here to answer questions and help out in general (and yes, resizing photos but I would do that were I not a mod, the fact that I can edit a post that is not mine only makes it easier) and only to censor if someone is attacking another or using language not acceptable for the site. The rules of the forum do ask to keep it on topic, and that the mods may delete things that they deem off topic. But I don't think you folks want us to be that kind of mod.
well said Hally/Barb...
Despite the interesting topics that have come up and are 'off topic', I personally think that there needs to be some enrichment of various topics to keep interest beyond running despite it being a
running board. Unless there are attacks, almost all topics should be allowed, people can respond or not.
that said, I'll leave this final comment:
My 'issue' would be that we, as a people, really need to take better care of the world and each other. We do a really suboptimal job at both.
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Hi all,
this turned out to be quite an interesting thread because it brought out the issue about non-running related topics. Of course it is natural that this issue will bring division among the group. Some people tend to enjoy the non-running related topics and find that a way to connect with others. Other people come here for the running topics and find it difficult to having to wade through so much other stuff.
There is no good answer to where the right balance is. It is different with everybody. When I started posting here over a year ago, for example, people were posting once on the daily thread. I remember a second post used to be something a poster apologized for. Not that it's a good or bad thing, but for me it was easier to follow what was going on with everybody. Since then the daily thread became something like a glorified chat room. People post 3, 4, 5+ times and I for one got overwhelmed with that. I learned to skip some posts belonging to certain posters knowing it will contain only chit-chatty stuff rather then info about their running. I personally think some people are trying too hard, commenting on everything, wheather being knowledgable on it or not. Lately, for this reason I was infrequent on the daily thread. As Dale stated it, just have no time for the other stuff.
I agree with the board being what the majority of the members want it to be, but there have to be some rules to adhere to to keep the running board for what it is. How'bout leaving the chatty stuff out of the daily thread and having a separate thread for that? Maybe a separate Daily Running Thread and Daily Chat Thread? That way people have a choice...
Anyways, off the soap box and out to run... !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!
Originally posted by jura:
How'bout leaving the chatty stuff out of the daily thread and having a separate thread for that? Maybe a separate Daily Running Thread and Daily Chat Thread? That way people have a choice...
Now I feel old. This discussion crops up periodically and, for a while, there was just such a division of threads--the regular daily run thread and what became known as the "Boomer Banter" thread. It didn't last long as most people missed the intermingling of the two.
This has been a good thread. It's a reminder that people come here for different reasons and we should try to accommodate folks via a variety of threads. I'm in the middle ground somewhere and pick and choose my reading. I rarely read the chatty threads, often lurk in the more "serious" running threads, get overwhelmed by the avalanche of racing threads which I just don't have time to read, and probably get too silly at times on other threads. (There are just so many bad influences here, it's hard to resist. My comrade, DH, is one of them.)
P.S. Larry, your postcards are hilarious and I've often copied and forwarded them to friends. Keep 'em coming.
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Hikers asked to stay off muddy trailsApril 19,2013
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WATERBURY CENTER The Green Mountain Club has announced the start of mud season and has urged hikers to stay off muddy trails and trails at higher elevations that still have extensive snow or ice cover.
In a statement, the club said when hikers tramp on saturated soils, they cause irreversible erosion and damage to the trail and surrounding vegetation.
Every step not taken on a wet hiking trail today helps assure a stable treadway tomorrow and reduce future costly tread repairs, said Will Wiquist, executive director of the club in the statement. Please help prevent soil erosion by staying off the trails during mud season.
Hiking trails on land managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Green Mountain Club are closed until Memorial Day. Hikers are also strongly discouraged by the club from using hiking trails in the Green Mountain National Forest.MORE IN Vermont NewsBURLINGTON Gov. Full StoryMONTPELIER The Vermont Democratic Party and its nominee for lieutenant governor have reached an... Full StoryRenee Clark said the first she heard her husband was in the hospital was a call saying he was dying. Full Story
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Photos: Aishwarya, Sridevi And Others Celebrate Karwa Chauth
Over the years, we have seen how beautifully Bollywood movies have portrayed Karwa Chauth. Karwa Chauth is a festival celebrated by the Hindu women in North India. On this day, married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety of their husbands.
After completing an entire day's fast, women first look at the rising moon and then at their respective husbands. They most often use a sieve and see the moon and their husbands through it. Just like in the reel life, Bollywood celebrities celebrated this festival on Tuesday, October 22.
Karwa Chauth is considered to be a romantic festival, symbolizing the love between a husband and wife. We have seen this famous festival being portrayed in films like Bagban, Biwi No 1, Kabhi Kushi Khabi Gham, DDLJ and many more.
While many B-Town wives kept calm and waited for the chand, Kareena Kapoor had declared that she will not be fasting for her husband Saif Ali Khan as she thinks that she does not need to starve to prove her love.
Most of the Bollywood couples celebrated this romantic festival with families. We were able to get you some snaps of the B-Town celebs who celebrated this festival. While some celebrated with larger get togethers, the others kept it small and simple.
Have a look at the slide show to see Aishwarya and others celebrating Karwa Chauth..