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Saints Row 3
Car crash: Far Cry 3 and the dedication to oddity
Artistic success may require multiple products and bravery from both publisher and creative, says Patrick Garratt, with Far Cry 3 proving how valuable risk-taking can be.
Saints Row 3 headlines
Going Bonkers: Volition on Saints Row: The Third
Volition lead designer Scott Phillips speaks to Johnny Cullen on bringing Saints Row: The Third's mental action to the masses, working with Hulk Hogan and Burt Reynolds, and much, much more.
SR3: THQ extends free Saints Row 2 offer on PS3 into Europe
THQ has announced that Europe will also benefit from a free copy of Saints Row 2 with the purchase of Saints Row: The Third. Just as in the US, you must redeem the online pass code within the next 90 days in order to receive the digital download. The game will be made available starting […]
New Saints Row: The Third gameplay footage features tanks, jets, giant purple dildo
9lives has gone live with a seven minute Saints Row: The Third gameplay trailer which gives you a sneak peak of the various things you would be able to do in its sandbox world.
Funland - Saints Row the Third first look in London
The Saints don't care if you find them offensive; they just want you to have fun. Stace Harman went along to the unveiling of Volition's Marmite-esque title.
Quick Shots: Saints Row 3 promotional art
Volition has released a small amount of Saints Row 3 art, along with the promise of "fantasic surprises" in store.
THQ announces Saints Row: The Third for late 2011
THQ's announced the third installment in the Saints Row series, known as Saints Row: The Third, for a late 2011 release.
Rumor - First Saints Row 3 images show up
It looks as though the first image of Saints Row 3 has appeared over on NeoGAF.
THQ to make "huge announcement" in March, confirms Bilson
THQ's Danny Bilson's just tweeted the company will have a "huge announcement" to make next month.
THQ Q3: Saints Row 3 coming "fall," 40K MMO FY2013
THQ has confirmed a fall 2011 release for Saints Row 3 in its Q3 figures call, as well as pegging Darksiders 2, Vigil's 40K MMO Dark Millennium Online and Devil's Third for FY2013.
Bilson: "Big" Saints Row 3 announcement "coming soon"
THQ core games VP and loveable motormouth Danny Bilson's spilled that a Saints Row 3 announcement is "coming soon." How large is the reveal? It's "big," apparently.
Spike Video Game Awards 2010 liveblog is go
So. Here we go in what is basically the final hurrah in the 2010 news year.
THQ: Saints Row movie to be announced next month
THQ CEO Brian Farrell has told Gama that the movie tie-in for Saints Row will be formally announced next month.
Saints Row 3DS/XBLA will have "completely original game mechanic," says Bilson
Mr. Announcements himself, THQ core games boss Danny Bilson, has told Shack the Saints Row 3DS and Xbox Live Arcade title that ties in with Saints Row 3 will have a "completely original game mechanic".
Saints Row Twitter hints at "something special" tomorrow
If you're a Saints Row fan, you may want to keep an eye on its Twitter tomorrow.
Saint's Row 3DS is also an Xbox Live game, unlocks things in Saint's Row 3
We're glad we threw away our coffee before walking into Nintendo's E3 conference, because if we hadn't, we would've spit it out the second we spotted the Saint's Row logo among the parade of games announced for Nintendo's latest handheld. Turns out, though, that THQ didn't just figure, "Hey, you know what'd not be the […]
First look at Saint's Row 3 coming in December
Saints Row 3 missed being shown at E3 this year in order for the developers to get it ready for its first showing in December.
THQ: Darksiders 2, Saint's Row 3, and WH:SM still on track for 2012
THQ has revealed in its 2010 year end financial call to investors, that Darksiders 2, WH: 40K Space Marine and Saint's Row 3 are still on track for FY2012.
THQ: Saints Row 3 will be "mind-blowing"
THQ VP Danny Bilson has been tellin' da homies on 'da street that Saints Row 3 will be "mind-blowing", innit.
THQ says its titles are something other publishers "would be envious of"
THQ CEO Brian Farrell has revealed that the company's internal developments are something that the other publishers "would be envious of".
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text: My name is Ricky Jimenez. Back in October i purchased a 1996 GMC K1500 Sierra Z71. I purchased the truck from a local 94 year old guy who had an interesting to go along with the truck. Back in mid 1995 his daughter had purchased the truck for her husband. When he saw the truck in magazines he had to have one. He wanted the "hot rod" package. For his birthday she ordered him his dream truck. On the factory build sheet she ordered him a 1996 GMC K1500 Z71 SLE black on black equipped with a 5.7 350, 373 rear, 5 speed, and just about every option available at the time. It was his dream truck that was meticulously cared for. Sadly 2 months later he was killed in a construction accident. His wife was certain she wanted to keep the truck and drive it because it was her husbands baby. Not able to drive stick, she took the truck back to GM and had it converted back to automatic and spent 10,000$ on the conversion. once she realized how expensive the gas was she sold it to her father who was in love with the truck. He also flawlessly maintained it. Every morning when the sun was out and the rain was far away he said, i'd pull it out of the garage and take it to mcdonalds and have some food and coffee with my buddies. This truck was never exposed to rain or snow in 16 years. one morning i strolled on down to mcdonalds to get some food and spotted the truck and couldn't help but realize how clean and brand new this thing looked. he even covered the entire interior with bed sheets to protect everything. i offered to buy it off him and said name your price. As he told us the story behind this truck it made me want it that much more. he said 4500 and you take it home. i raced home grabbed the cash and went for it. before i went and picked up he waxed it and cleaned it up which was above and beyond what i was expecting. he kept a little notebook in the glove box with records down to every oil change, tire rotation, and service that was done. he had had many previous offer to sell the truck but refused because he was so emotionally attached to it. He made me promise to him that this truck would always be garage kept and cared for to the best of my ability. when i brought it home i put on the wheels, lights and everything aftermarket you see. He came to my house a week later and couldn't believe how drastically the truck had changed and loved it and offered me 10,000$ to buy it back. i told him i couldn't, that i was now emotionally attached to the truck and loved it. Every once in awhile he will stop at my house to see the truck and hear it run. After installing a dual flowmasters on it he would say let them flowmasters sing! this truck is one of kind and there are very few left out there that were cared for and loved like this thing was.

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I think that Dai actually prefers his bronze than the gold he would have gotten by being a little wimp like Lysacek. It simply would not have been gold to him if earned that way.
Some posters here just don't get it - it's not just about the victory it's the journey to that victory too. This is what separates the true masters of their craft who are remembered and those who just fade away. This is also why we sometimes remember those who lost while those who won are quickly erased.
In addition to double-standards it seems to me, the picture being painted right now is a BIT too dramatic. I mean (a stupid idea) surely there is more to him than "winning titles and spinning four times in the air." Plushenko's off ice behaviour has never before been really criticized. May it be that his criticism against the judging is a bitter pill to swallow for a nation that has benefited from it in recent years?
As for the comments...
I read a few pages of them and though I already had developed a biased opinion on americans, that took the cake.
Where do they come from?
A thought on mediocrity... isn't it really hailed everywhere nowadays? Shame it has crept into sport as well.
I agree that mediocrity is being hailed - I just think it's a title that Plushenko's skate well earned. And this is what I don't get.
I am not quite sure what the correct word is. His behavior reminds me of the golfer that throws his club after missing a put. To say that Evan skated a 20 year old program and did not deserve the win! To say that Evan won because the Skating industrial complex needed an american hero!
I suggest that Evgeni should go back and read the rules, develop a program that can win, and practice it before his next competition.
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Please put in bold where I said that they should be awarded points for something they try and fail to do. It's really utterly ridiculous how you take something out of context and just spin it the way you want. Re-read what I wrote again if you want an actual conversation, otherwise spare me the nonsense.
So, I wake up this morning ... to find that the number of separate, but related threads have doubled.
That ... is unfortunate.
How can you be a master of a craft if you do not understand how that craft works?
I really do not see what the controversy is about. If Plushenko had skated better he would have won. He didn't, and that mediocre drone twit Lysacek won instead.
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Exactly right. It's like the marathon runner who finishes at the wrong location and says "But I would have been first!!". Get the rules straight. And check your hubris at the door - don't do just what you think you "need".... do everything! Interesting that he did not do all the triples he was alotted..... I didn't notice that.. I was distracted by the jerking of his body in the middle of his footwork, and his severe spasm at the end of the footwork to notice.Originally Posted by gfskater
For start, how about doing the number of jumps you are allowed to do 12 instead of the 11 he did.


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Gameloft headlines • Page 2
Gameloft to open New Orleans studio, promises "exciting endeavors"
Simple equation – offer generous tax credits to games developers, observe influx of companies opening studios in your area. This is suspected to be the reason behind mobile publisher Gameloft posting thirteen full-time positions on a New Orleans job board.
Gameloft announces "Backstab" as Xperia Play timed-exclusive
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Gameloft is every charming lady-killer stereotype ever rolled into one Old Spice-scented ball of suave. And so, fittingly, the mobile juggernaut's wandering eye has now flitted over to the newest device on the dance floor, Sony's Xperia Play. More surprising, however, is the fact that Backstab […]
Gameloft takes aim at WoW with Order & Chaos iOS MMO
These days, it seems like you haven't "made it" until Gameloft's taken your idea, zapped it with a shrink ray, and squeezed it onto an iDevice. So congratulations, World of Warcraft. Welcome to the big leagues. 12 million subscribers? Pfft. Here's your real badge of honor.
Gameloft sale has loads of titles for 59p
Gameloft has cut the price of many of its iPhone and iPad games to 59p today.
Gameloft promises ten launch titles for Xperia Play
Gameloft has confirmed it'll release ten titles for the launch of Xperia Play.
Gameloft on cloning accusations: The gaming industry has "maybe one new idea a year"
Gameloft's been a driving force in the mobile gaming sphere for years now, pumping out such hits as Hal… er, NOVA, Uncharte… er, Shadow Guardian, and Modern Warfare. Or Combat. Or something. Turns out, people notice when you constantly crib notes from the rest of the class. So, Gameloft, what say you?
Gameloft CEO believes massive App sales can possibly threaten innovation
Michel Guillemot, founder and CEO of Gameloft and brother of Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, has criticized Electronic Arts over its $0.99 holiday App sale, claiming such markdowns threaten the market and pose a threat to smaller companies.
Gameloft 3D titles to be accessible on Panasonic's 2011 line of VIERA HDTVs
Gameloft and Panasonic announced at CES a line-up of games with 3D graphics including Asphalt 5, N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance and UNO, which will be directly accessible on Panasonic's 2011 line of VIERA Connect-enabled VIERA HDTVs.
Gameloft announces N.O.V.A. for PSP
Gameloft's popular iPhone and iPad game, N.O.V.A., is to be released on Sony's PSP later this year.
Earthworm Jim HD video is worm-tastic
Gameloft's released a video of its remake of Earthworm Jim complete with new levels with jetpacks, graphics and four-player co-op. Get it below the break. Already released on mobile and DSiWare, the XBL release of Earthworm Jim HD hits June 9, with PSN getting it a month later after it is no longer exclusive to […]
Earthworm Jim remake heading to DSiWare
Gameloft has revealed to Nintendo Power that it's iPhone remake of Earthworm Jim is will be released on DSiWare.
Palm introduces 3D games for webOS phones
Palm's announced that game titles from EA, Gameloft, Glu Mobile and Laminar are now available for the Palm Pre webOS platform via its Palm App Catalog.
Gameloft "cutting back" on Android platform development
Gameloft has "significantly cut" back on developing games and applications for Google's Android platform, according to a report from Reuters. Apparently, it's not the only one cutting back on support, as the company stated that others are doing the same thing due to the "weakness" of Android's application store. "We have significantly cut our investment […]
Gameloft announces PSPgo line-up for the holidays
Gameloft has announced five titles it is readying for PSPgo and PSP. "For the past 10 years our focus and expertise has been digitally distributed games. From mobile games to iPhone/iPod Touch to next-gen consoles, our success stems from the ability to adapt and evolve on the latest platforms," said Gameloft president Michel Guillemot "The […]
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Gameloft to open New Orleans studio, promises "exciting endeavors"
Gameloft announces "Backstab" as Xperia Play timed-exclusive
Gameloft on cloning accusations: The gaming industry has "maybe one new idea a year"
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Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed & Breakfast • Lanesboro, MN
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If you were the kind of kid who made elaborate forts out of sofa cushions and strategically placed blankets, you'll think this Escape is another excellent refuge. Embrace carefree days at Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed & Breakfast, a cozy retreat tucked away in Lanesboro, Minnesota.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of the inn—a secluded half-acre yard dotted with more than 50 varieties of plants and 60-year old spruce trees. Inside, the traditional furnishings, antiques, and Amish touches lend an extra-special warmth.
The B&B is known for its cuisine—innkeeper Carol Eggert's recipes are even chronicled in a well-received cookbook. Emerge from your cocoon of slumber to find right-out-of-the-oven homemade bread outside your door, along with your beverage of your choice (hot chocolate for the kid in you and coffee or tea for those who need caffeine to jump-start their day). Then, enjoy a full breakfast of fresh fruit, homemade pastries, and a hearty entrée made with locally-grown ingredients.
During the winter, bundle up and take your cross-country skis on the groomed Root River State trail just three blocks away. During April and May, you can get a lesson in Amish life with Bluffscape Amish Tours and see how members of the communities live and work. You'll also get a chance to shop for Amish crafts, leather goods, and sweet treats (your inner child will thank you). For more corporal comforts, a treatment at the Lanesboro Day Spa is pure bliss.
Wrap up the day with an included soup dinner and dessert for two, before retiring to your bedroom with a warm drink as you curl up in front of a glowing in-room electric fireplace.
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Someone who keeps to themselves but listen to everyone else's problems. On the outside, this person is quiet but cautious. On the inside, this person is dealing with conflicts (feeling lonely, unappreciated, worthless, etc). This person never let's people in, so expressing any feelings is uncomfortable. Once in a while, this "time bomb" has no more room for emotions, exploding into anger and tears from frustration.
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The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush


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The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the World Series on Friday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The score was 6 to 2.
Many considered the Cardinals to be unlikely champs. The team made it into the playoffs with the fewest wins of any playoff team. They were one strike away from losing the World Series in Game 6 on Thursday night. But the team rallied to beat the Rangers 10 to 9, thanks to third baseman David Freese's homerun in the 11th inning. That forced the Series to the first Game 7 since 2002.
"You had to be here to believe it," Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said.
It was a bitter loss for the Rangers, who also lost last year's Series to the San Francisco Giants.
Time to Celebrate
Thousands of fans wearing red jammed downtown St. Louis to honor the new World Series champs on Sunday. High school marching bands played along the victory parade route. Fans cheered and waved at the red-and-white pick up trucks carrying Cardinals players, including World Series MVP David Freese.
Some fans were still amazed at the team's turnaround. "It just seemed improbable," said Chris Ambrose, 24, of Chesterfield, as he watched the parade. "It's one of the greatest World Series runs of all time."
The parade ended inside Busch Stadium, where a sold-out crowd watched the celebration. Inside the ballpark, Cardinals manager La Russa thanked his team for refusing to quit, even when they faced teams with superior records throughout the season.
What these guys did so many times facing elimination, it's a lesson for all of us," La Russa said. "They never quit."


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Fell asleep reading chapter 2 [Processes, Pipes, and
Signals] of Network
Programming with Perl (no offense
LStein, I've just been tired). Great book so far. I think
I need to get back on the Atkins diet so I can
get my energy
levels back up to match my karma level (boo-yah).
Found out yesterday that our engineers are going to
dismantle the [temporary] Webmin solution we've been using
for our DNS management in favor of an in-house solution to
be grown. I'm not sure I quite understand this... the plan
from the beginning was to move over to QIP. Granted, Webmin
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such. Of course, I'd rather be doing it via vi, but you
have to use the Lowest Common Denominator(TM) in a big shop
like that.
Need to get back on the horse and finish my to-do's for CDRX.pl. I have one small bug to attend to, one new feature, and some error checking. Wierd how time goes so much faster when you're a grown-up(TM).


text: They seem to be to light to wear up and down the court for a full game without falling a part. If he does wear them, I suspect he would have to have at least 2-3 pairs to wear a game. The sweat suits don't look that half bad. Please see his website for his vision and products. Starbury.com


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The Trillion-Dollar Taxman
posted at 4:19 pm on June 28, 2012 by Dafydd ab Hugh
As I understand the ObamaCare decision, Chief Justice John Roberts found that the individual mandate cannot be constitutionally justified under the Commerce Clause; that clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article I, § 8, ¶ 3) cannot be used to force Americans to buy government-specified products.
However, the so-called penalty for not buying medical insurance can, in theory, be "reasonably" considered a federal tax… thus, not the mandate per se, but the punitive imposition of taxes for failing to comply with it, can be justified under Congress' general taxing authority.
In other words, when Congress passed the misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, what Democrats actually enacted was a trillion-dollar tax hike on the American people… coupled with a vast array of regulations, controlling every aspect of health insurance, that is odious, outrageous, and offensive to liberty.
If the Romney campaign, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) do not immediately cut commercials dubbing this president the "Trillion-Dollar Taxman," then they should resign in disgrace.
Note that the Obamunists also attempted, fortunately without success, to enact another, even more staggering tax increase — the "carbon tax" that was the central part of Barack "Big Stick" Obama's Cap and Tax scheme — which could have ended up far more costly even than the trillion-dollar ObamaCare tax itself.
And now they threaten to raise taxes even higher by smugly allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire. Yet despite this cascade of "revenue enhancements" that dwarf all previous tax attacks, Obama persists in hurling us into financial oblivion via his trillion-dollar-a-year deficit-spending addiction. The cataclysm we now face certainly validates what conservatives and libertarians have said for many decades: The motto of Big Government is and will always be, never enough!
There is no logically conceivable limit to taxation, no magic level that would cause Democrats to say, "All right, that's enough tax; from now on, we must reduce the deficit by cutting spending." Even a tax rate of 100% is insufficient for the insatiable government maw: Even in a state of pure socialism, where the government brazenly asserts that the entire GDP belongs to the Dear Leader, the acolytes of totalitarianism can still monetize debt by simply printing enough "fiat" money to pay it off in worthless paper… at the cost of Weimar-Republic style hyperinflation (at its peak, from January to November 1923, 2.7 billion percent).
In a very real sense then, Big Government can even "raise taxes" on those already paying everything they earn to the feds: Whatever allowance the government gives to the people for basic necessities, that money itself plummets in real value until the paper itself is far more valuable than the currency printed on it. (If only currency were edible!)
Frighteningly, that appears to be the path that Democrats are, if not eager, then at least prepared to follow. Call it the Grecian burn; but who's left to bail us out?
Jettisoning the last vestige of Democrat rule has become a matter of national survival; the Left has made it an existential imperative, a holy crusade. If November's vote does not reflect that paradigm change, if it's another "business as usual" election, then we may be doomed as a people, at least for generations. And it may ultimately turn out that the skeptics in 1776 were right: As soon as the people discover they can vote themselves largess, then Democracy may encode its own final collapse.
Throw the bums out; we have no other option.
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Upscale Ambiance in Laid-Back Denver
The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center • Englewood, CO
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There's a terrific surprise awaiting theatergoers willing to venture beyond the usual Trinity and off-Trinity environs, into the outskirts of darkest Olneyville. The Wilbury Group is staging The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, by Kristopher Diaz (through February 9). Directed by Josh Short, it's one of those sought-out theater experiences in which a decent play is boosted into a great experience by a production that gets everything right and goes on to improve things from there. Casting, performances, staging — bing, bing, bing, bingo!
Don't be put off by this darkly funny tale being set in the world of professional wrestling — what could be more theatrical? So the wins are staged. As one of the characters remarks, you don't hate ballet because you know the swan is going to die. No, the payoff here isn't the suspense over the outcome but the mental contortions these people go through.
Wilbury has the perfect theater to make this real — it's a cavernous concrete space in a former mill building, so the actual wrestling ring used for the main stage looks right at home. During intermission the traditional orange ropes and turnbuckles are carefully rigged for Act Two, in which the padded canvas floor is put to wincifying use.
The title refers to the flamboyant way that world champion wrestler Deity (Amos Hamrick) enters the arena: grinning like a millionaire and tossing bills in the air like confetti as he slow-walks along in his gold chains and golden trunks. (We are told that he is accompanied by 10 or 20 equally celebratory young women in burqas, but we see them only in animated illustrations, small-theater budgets being what they are.)
The narrator is Macedonio "Mace" Guerra (Jo An Peralta), a six-packed wrestler who makes the slightly flabby Deity come across like an omnipotent god in the ring by letting Deity toss him around like a beanbag. Mace takes pride in knowing he's an excellent wrestler, which makes his having to play the trembling clown more painful than the body slams. He says that when you get really good, you can make "the guy who sucks" look good. But the tricky part is that: "The audience starts to think — guess what? You suck."
In the first act, we see some of those falls and holds projected in video clips on three screens. In the second, we witness some of the real thing; whatever Peralta is getting paid, he deserves a fat raise for getting bounced around. Same for Stuart Wilson, who plays Billy Heartland and flag-caped Old Glory, good guy stooges there to take punishment so wrestling audiences will more vehemently boo whatever bad guy fight manager Everett "EKO" Olsen (Vince Petronio) comes up with.
The latest hissable character is called the Fundamentalist, replete in villain-black cloak and turban, with poor Mace standing by as a mustachioed and bandoleroed Mexican bandito. (The manager is such a dunderhead that he thinks anything foreign sounding, whether the Koran or the Kabbalah, can equally stand for "enemy" to audiences.)
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Small fully equipped studio apartment situated on the first floor of this period conversion. The property is situated on a quiet residential road just a short walk to Kilburn High Road, and 3 minutes walk to Queens Park station. Ideal accommodation for 2 adults or single. Fully Furnished with double bed (192cm long x 138cm wide), Wardrobe, Fridge Freezer, Washing Machine, Electric Hob, Microwave Oven, LCD TV (with free view), DVD player, WIRELESS INTERNET, Dining table & chairs, all essentials supplied for a comfortable stay including bed linen, towels, cutlery, crockery, glasses, cooking utensils. Private toilet, shower and kitchen.
Short distance from central London, with numerous transport links (Underground, National Rail, Buses) many local bars, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities can be found within walking distance
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Queen's Park (0.3 miles)
Kilburn Park (0.3 miles)
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Local Bus Routes 206, 6, 316, 36 (24 Hour), 187 (24 Hour).
Brent is a suburb in North West London. There are several tube stations located in the district, many of them located on the Jubilee Line which will take you directly to Bond Street Station, which is right by Oxford Street. Oxford Street is the main shopping street in London with shops such as Selfridges and Debenhams. Most attractions of London are within easy reach, such as Piccadilly Circus, Madame Tussauds and Tower of London. Hyde Park is located west of Oxford Street where you will find Kensington Gardens. If you walk through the park you will reach Kensington where you can find the famous department store Harrods's and plenty of museums, for example Natural History museum and Science museum.
An easy journey away is also Camden, which is famous for Camden Market and the wide range of bars and clubs that daily hosts many gigs. Camden is amazing for a day and night out! Around the corner you can enjoy a calmer environment in the beautiful Regents Park, which is also the location for Madame Tussauds.
If you want to enjoy the extensive night life London has to offer, there are also plenty of buses and night buses running 24/7 from all directions in London.
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-Breakages deposit £100 (Pounds).
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-If you leave very early in the morning or late at night you will leave keys on the table in the room and your deposit will be refunded via 'PayPal' or bank transfer once the housekeeper has checked the room.
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Very clean and pretty studio. I found the position very comfortable as it is just 2 minutes walking from the tube station. I recommend it.
Friendly, clean studio. Indeed it is small but well arranged and well equipped. Highlight the proximity to the Queen's Park subway station from which you can reach the center in 10-15 minutes. The possibility of the kitchen is a real plus, and there are small food shops open late enough to throw away (Kilburn High Road). The WiFi works well.
A small suggestion of layout: add a small shelf in the bathroom to be able to put his affairs toilet, it lacks a little.
Otherwise nice home and no problems. I recommend!
Studio sympa et propre. Effectivement c'est petit mais bien arrangé et bien équipé. Point fort la grande proximité avec la station de métro de Queen's Park depuis laquelle vous pouvez rejoindre le centre en 10-15 minutes. La possibilité de faire la cuisine est un vrai plus, et il y a des petits magasins alimentaires ouverts assez tard à deux pas (Kilburn High Road). Le WiFi fonctionne bien.
Une petite suggestion d'aménagement : ajouter une petite tablette dans la salle de bains pour pouvoir poser ses affaires de toilettes, elle manque un peu.
Sinon accueil sympa et aucun problème. Je recommande!
We had a wonderful stay with our host who received us very well. The apartment is really nice and it feels good. Its housing is quiet. I really recommend this host.
Nous avons passé un superbe séjour chez notre hôte qui nous a très bien reçu. L'appartement est vraiment sympathique et on s'y sent bien . Son logement est situé au calme. Je conseille vraiment cet hôte .
The area is very good, metro station 3 minutes walking (10-15 minutes metro trip to the places of interest), shops, supermarkets very close. No problems with deposit, car parking. Everything went smoothly. The apartment is indeed small, but nicely arranged. Big, cozy bed. The only little problem that we experienced was the high humidity that causes a not so fresh air in the room and few black spots in the corners of the room (I imagine that this is a very common problem in UK). Nonetheless, as a place to stay when visiting London, I would recommend it.
Small studio conveniently located home in English only. Equipment and minimum decoration (2 spoons, 2 forks 2 knives, 2 plates, ect .... Not even a dish to serve. No shelf in the bathroom. And it would be so easy to get on TV 5 TV world this lack. Moreover unable to connect to wifi (1 to 2 bar). So really minimum benefits. But the bed was good and ANDREY was very nice.
Petit studio bien situé, accueil en Anglais seulement. Equipement et décoration minimum ( 2 Cuillères, 2 fourchettes 2 couteaux, 2 assiettes, ect.... Même pas un plat pour servir. Aucune étagère dans la salle de bain. Et il serait si simple d'avoir sur la Télé TV 5 monde, cela manque. De plus impossible de se connecter sur wifi ( 1 a 2 barres). Donc prestations vraiment minimum. Mais le lit était bon et ANDREY était très sympa.
Apartment nice, very welcoming, a bit far out of town but close to transportation
Appartement agréable, très bon accueil, un peu éloigné du centre ville mais proche des moyens de transport
The studio was perfect for my needs. Within walking distance from Queen's Park train station which allows for connections via tube, to anywhere in London. A short walk to smart coffee shops and grocery store. ATM right outside Queen's Park Station. Olga was very professional and easy to contact by email or phone.
Very good place. Near to subway and all facilities. Host ready to help at any moment. I would come back!
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Design guidelines for Ybor City Historic District does a number of important things. It is foremost a communication tool between the Barrio Latino Commission (BLC) and the public describing the context of the neighborhood in terms of its history and its architectural styles, while providing a framework or philosophy for design review. Further, they describe in some detail the building elements that are important to each architectural style in the district and suggest a variety of solutions for rehabilitation and new construction that might best preserve the neighborhood's character. Finally, the guidelines are used along with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation by the BLC when reviewing construction activities.
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This hearty combination of whole-wheat couscous and lentils perched atop a lightly dressed bed of arugula makes a tasty vegetarian main-course salad. The lemony vinaigrette is especially good for bringing out the spicy notes of the arugula.
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While President Obama and Congress are debating what teacher quality means, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit struck a blow of its own recently, ruling that only fully credentialed and certified teachers can wear the label "highly qualified."
The decision is an interpretation of the "highly qualified" provision of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and it holds significance for all school districts both in perception and in policy. In essence, it means that teaching interns -- such as those in the popular Teach for America program -- who are making "satisfactory progress" toward full certification cannot be counted as being equivalent to full-fledged teachers, for NCLB purposes.
The reasoning of the majority judges in the 2-1 decision was literal: The designation of "highly qualified" means having crossed all of the requisite hurdles, not just having worked in that direction. Until a teacher earns full credentials, the court implied, calling someone highly qualified would portray a falsehood to the public and violate the expectations of Congress.
Interestingly enough, the lawsuit was initially on shaky ground. A panel of the 9th Circuit Appeals court in San Francisco ruled in 2009 that the plaintiffs, Sonya Renee and a cadre of community groups, lacked legal standing to bring the case; the court ordered it dismissed. To have legal standing, the person bringing the suit must suffer direct harm. Renee and California ACORN spoke on behalf of children, alleging that teaching interns were predominantly being assigned to California schools with a majority of low-income and minority students.
Renee v. Duncan challenged the U.S. Department of Education's regulation permitting teachers in alternative-route teacher training programs to be classified as highly qualified.
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I'm studying computer science in a belgian university and am currently in 1st master. Our university hasn't really a security orientation and, as I want to work in computer security (networking or operating system) , I have to find a subject for my thesis which is about security in order to get a little experience in the field.
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I have a hive I would consider very strong, this year made me over 250 of honey . been watching the hive lately and see hornets or wasps trying to enter the hive they are very determined to do it and it really ticks off the bees. I actually saw one disappear into the hive for a min or two and was dragged out by other bees. they actually made it past the gurards. My question is can they intruders take over my hive. some ofthe bees don't even seem to care if their there. Your comments please
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State of community discussed in Missoula
MISSOULA, Mont. - City, county and community members gathered together Monday in Missoula to discuss the state of the community and bring everyone up to speed on current events.
University of Montana President Royce Engstrom spoke first at the meeting and emphasized the purpose the University serves, as well as current projects taking place on campus.
He acknowledged lower enrollment numbers recently and said UM's entire recruiting program is being reworked to turn that around. The plan includes hiring an outside consulting firm and changing the way they approach students.
"One of our greatest assets as a University is our host community of Missoula. Very few universities enjoy the relationship that we have between the University of Montana and the community of Missoula," said Engstrom.
Engstrom also discussed economic development and facility projects taking place, which he said will be assets to the community.
The University of Montana said it has more than $50 million tied up in current construction projects on campus.
County leaders spoke about how funds are being distributed in their office. They said top projects include the expansion of the Lolo Trail, the Milltown Park and an update of the county growth policy.
Mayor John Engen said, "Missoula is a great community and great communities do not rest. I believe in the power of active government."
Engen added that it takes an active government on all levels to make a community successful. That means the university, the county and the city working together.
Big on the city's to-do list are purchasing Mountain Water, taxation changes and new urban renewal districts.
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By Chris Jenkins
If a person can be judged by the company he keeps, perhaps the same can be said of a university.
And in that case, Marquette President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., couldn't be more pleased to partner with nine like-minded institutions and form a new athletic conference that retains a familiar name: the BIG EAST.
"I believe we're in the best basketball conference in the country right now," Father Pilarz said in an interview with Marquette Magazine. "If you look at the history of the schools, the original seven plus the new three, it's obviously an elite group.
"In addition to that and as important, I think, for Marquette we're playing really quality academic schools that are like-minded and care about putting the student-athletes first."
Father Pilarz and Larry Williams, Marquette's vice president and director of athletics, attended a news conference in New York on Wednesday to announce details of the reconfigured conference.
It's the culmination of a process that began even before seven core members Marquette, Villanova, Georgetown, St. John's, Providence, Seton Hall and DePaul decided to part ways with the former conference's football schools.
The basketball schools keep the BIG EAST name and retain the rights to hold a postseason tournament at Madison Square Garden. They're adding three schools with similar commitments to academic excellence and high-level basketball: Butler, Xavier and Creighton.
Together, they'll become a cornerstone of programming for the new Fox Sports 1 cable channel that launches later this year.
Play begins next season, in 201314.
"I think we should be proud of the role that Marquette has played," Father Pilarz says. "We were joined by presidents and athletic directors from other schools who formed a really solid team and learned how to work together, put ego aside and get this project done. So I'm very proud of the role Marquette has played here, and I can't give enough credit to the way Larry was a real leader among athletic directors."
Yes, the "old" BIG EAST was beloved by longtime fans, and the sense of nostalgia surrounding last week's conference tournament was both palpable and understandable.
But after months' worth of work behind the scenes with fellow college presidents and administrators, Father Pilarz and Williams see plenty of reasons why the reconstituted conference can be even better for Marquette.
"There's no denying we've had a great run and a great cadre of schools in which to compete," Williams says. "But, when we look toward the future, we've broadened the base of competition. And that's really exciting."
Marquette forward Jamil Wilson expects the conference to have plenty of appeal among future student-athletes.
"We're keeping the name the BIG EAST, and the tournament's still going to be in New York, at the Garden," Wilson says. "It's still going to be an iconic, legendary conference."
With so much of college athletics being driven by football, Williams sees the BIG EAST's commitment to basketball as an "entrepreneurial mindset."
Had the seven basketball schools not broken away, the group would have continued to have its athletic future determined by schools that put football first, with less regard for how their decisions affect basketball.
"I don't think we can deny the fact that the alternatives for us were places we've already been, and we're not willing to do that as we continue to try to build better and better programs," Williams says.
Keeping the BIG EAST name and the right to play at Madison Square Garden meant giving up some financial considerations to the football schools, but Williams believes the move will pay off in the long run.
"Can you put a price on a proud heritage? I almost don't think you can, when you think about what the value of that is," Williams says. "It goes beyond money."
And for all of last week's nostalgia, Williams believes there are plenty of new memories to be made at the Garden.
"I think when those games happen, and those lights get turned on this time next year, I think there's going to be a great buzz in the building," Williams says. "There's something really unique about Madison Square Garden. I'm excited to see that happen."
If history is any guide, the Golden Eagles are likely to figure prominently in those future BIG EAST big moments.
This season, Marquette shared the regular season BIG EAST championship with Georgetown and Louisville. The Golden Eagles are 288 in league play the past two seasons, the most wins of any conference team. Coming off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, Marquette is making its eighth straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
For Father Pilarz and Williams, the completed deal is the result of months of work behind the scenes.
"Father's got a lot of other obligations, but he was really committed to engaging in those conversations," Williams says. "And then once we made the decision, now things became much more operational, and he was right in the front lines in each of those conversations."
And now?
"He'll be allowed to go back to his day job, and we'll get about the business of building what we think will be one of the premier conferences in the country," Williams says.
Father Pilarz chuckled at the idea that he'll now have a chance to get back to his "day job" running a university.
"There is a little bit of that," Father Pilarz says. "But, obviously, I learned a lot and I've met some great people and I really feel excited for what we're able to do for Marquette, and for the conference. I'll always look back on this chapter as a very exciting one for Marquette and I think we've landed in exactly the right place."


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A controversial defensive tactic not seen in the transtasman league catapulted the Northern Mystics to a breakthrough win over the Vixens in Melbourne yesterday.
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This tender, flavorful version of a holiday staple is made more wholesome with whole-wheat flour and flaxseeds. You can easily double the recipe if you are making these baby loaves as gifts.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat three 6-by-3-inch mini-loaf pans (2-cup capacity) with cooking spray.
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Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Grate orange zest to measure 2 tablespoons. Squeeze juice, adding orange juice, if necessary, to measure 3/4 cup.
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Grind flaxseeds into coarse meal in a clean dry coffee grinder or blender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk to blend.
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Whisk egg, sugar, oil, vanilla and the orange zest and juice in a medium bowl. Add to the flour mixture and mix with a rubber spatula just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in cranberries and 1/4 cup nuts. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the loaves with the remaining 1/4 cup nuts. Place the pans on a baking sheet.
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Amid Mexican impunity, paper in the crossfire
It was 3 o'clock in the morning on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, when a car stopped in front of the offices of El Siglo de Torreón, the most widely read newspaper in the northern Mexican states of Coahuila and Durango. The driver pulled the vehicle onto the shoulder, stepped out, poured gasoline on it, and lit it on fire. From another car, AK-47 shots were fired at a window in the newspaper's offices across the street.
The attack lasted less than five minutes, enough time to complete the job without disturbance. Fortunately, the doors were locked and the staffers who remained inside were in the printing room, protected from the assault. We never found out who torched the car or shot at the windows. That November 15, we received calls from all types of authorities as well as promises of a thorough investigation that never happened.


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Figure of King Charles I in the Horse Armoury, The Penny Magazine, 1840
Figure of King Charles I in the Horse Armoury, The Penny Magazine, 1840
Boy's armour. (II.126)
Armour of King Charles I as a boy. Dutch, about 1616 (II.90)
Gilt armour of King Charles I, made for Henry, Prince of Wales. Dutch, about 1612 (II.91)
Detail of helmet of Gilt armour of King Charles I, made for Henry, Prince of Wales. Dutch, about 1612 (II.91)
Detail of helmet of Gilt armour of King Charles I, made for Henry, Prince of Wales. Dutch, about 1612 (II.91)
Figure of King James II in the Horse Armoury, The Penny Magazine, 1840.
Charles II when Prince of Wales by William Dobson, 1644. Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013
Portrait of Lodewijk Huygens, ink drawing by Constantijn Huygens II, 6 November 1669 © Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Carved wooden head of Henry VIII. English, about 1689-91 (XVII.1)
Armours of Henry VIII & Charles I.
Charles I from the Line of Lings, engraving from 'London', ed. by Charles Knight, about 1842
Wheellock petronel. German, about 1660 (XII.1200)
The representation of Charles I within the Line of Kings was a poignant one. The Tower of London had famously sworn allegiance to the Parliamentarians early into the Civil War, but after the Restoration in 1660 the Tower became a tool to help reaffirm the power and prestige of the sovereign.
One of the earliest accounts of Charles I's armour being on display is from 1661 in the Journal of William Schellinks. From visitor accounts and guidebooks we know Charles I's armour was on display throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth century, not necessarily discussed in detail by visitors, such as Stanislaw Staszic or Don Manoel Gonzales, but generally considered worth noting.
The Tower of London guidebooks tended to dwell on the representation of Charles I, with long accounts of the Civil War and the 1827 Tower of London guidebook even quoted 'Majesty in Misery', the poem written by Charles I, whilst held captive at Carisbrook Castle, before his execution, to evoke an emotional reaction.
It was not just the life and tragic death of Charles I that made his display noteworthy. Unlike many other monarchs, the Tower's collection included armours known to have belonged to Charles I. Furthermore, there was more than one of these armours, and his Gilt armour was particularly eye-catching. The guidebooks suggested this armour had been given to Charles when he was Prince of Wales by the City of London, which is a story repeated in visitor Stanislawa Staszica's account written in the late eighteenth century. However, we now know that this armour was not a present from the City of London and that it had actually been originally made for Charles I's older brother, Henry Stuart, who had died in 1612. Other armours associated with Charles I included an armour worn by him as a child, and later given to his son Charles II.
In addition to having his armour, due to research undertaken by Francis Grose and by Dr Samuel Meyrick, the armour expert brought in to re-display the armour collection in the Tower in 1826-27, we have information about the wooden head of Charles I. Meyrick wrote:
'On the death of Charles II, in 1685, it was thought that the restored constitution was pretty well established; therefore, in 1686, his face and that of Charles I were carved by Grinlin Gibbons, one of the best artists of this time, and their figures set up in armour as now exhibited'.
A similarity can be seen between the image published by Charles Knight in the 1840s and the painted wooden head we believe to have been used to represent Charles I in the Line of Kings.
Charles I is represented in the present Line of Kings display by the Gilt armour and the carved and painted wooden head probably made by Gibbons' workshop.


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Arts Around Town: Local students join 'Twelfth Night' comedy for Allentown Shakespeare in the Park
It will look like the '60s but in reality, it will feel more like the early 1600s when melodic disorder overtakes Allentown's Joseph S. Daddona Lake and Terrace this weekend. That's when the sixth season of Allentown Shakespeare in the Park will present five free performances of "Twelfth Night" beginning Friday through Sunday, rain or shine.
Area residents are encouraged to pack lawn chairs and blankets and experience the classic, which runs Friday at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Food vendors will be on site, or patrons may wish to bring their own picnic dinners. An hour of live music by local musicians precedes the performances. Friday and Saturday evenings will feature harpist Andrea G.Wittchen; Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Sunday evening features the Ashley and Scott Acoustic Duo.
"Twelfth Night" will be set in the early '60s, according to Sarah Steele, founder/producer of Allentown Shakespeare in the Park. "It was a time that was so much about music, love and poetry," she said. "It captured the ideals. It just seems the perfect setting for a play that has complex characters. There is lots of food, drinking and carousing. The characters are humorous with their lines, yet are deeply romantic and dramatic. It's perfect for outdoors."
The classic tells the story of Viola, an aristocratic-born woman who disguises herself as male servant Cesario to the handsome Duke Orsino, Duke of Illyria, when a terrible shipwreck leaves her stranded on the shore of a new land. Sent by Orsino to woo the beautiful and wealthy countess Olivia on his behalf, Viola quickly becomes entangled in a love triangle of wild infatuation and mistaken identities.
Local high school students who are participants in the actor apprentice program of Allentown Shakespeare in the Park will be performing alongside the professional troupe of actors and actresses from New York City in "Twelfth Night." Students are Abigail Gillespie and Aidan Newell of Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts, and Emily Brown and Christopher Mychajluk of William Allen High School. The students rehearsed locally on the weekends.
The New York troupe includes Matt Bittner, Michael Donovan, A.B. Folkes, Mia Fraboni, Trent Fucci, Kristen Harlow, Drew Lewis, Alex Mandell, Ruffin Prentiss, Rachel Towne, Katie Wieland and Brandon A. Wright. The creative team includes Edward Morris for sets, Lauren MacLaughlin for costumes, and Brian Belcinski for fight choreography. The production includes original music by Bittner.
Steele, who worked with an Off-Broadway theater company in New York, said she fell in love with Allentown's scenic Joseph S. Daddona Lake and Terrace located at St. Elmo and Union streets when she married actor/author/director Jadrien Steele, who has family ties in the city's West End section. Jadrien was a child actor on the TV soap, "Ryan's Hope," as Little John Ryan, and starred on Broadway in "Nine" with Raul Julia. He appeared in the Emmy-winning film adaptation of "The Secret Garden," and "The Mosquito Coast," starring Harrison Ford.
Steele said it was her "passion project" to bring theater to a park that "looked like it was specially built for Shakespeare and had a real spirit." Successful in raising monies and support, the project was launched in 2006, with Jadrien directing its first two productions, "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Director for this summer's "Twelfth Night" is Moritz von Stuelpnagel, artistic director of Studio 42, an Off-Broadway theater company. He also directed past productions of "As You Like It," "Much Ado About Nothing," and "Macbeth" for Allentown Shakespeare in the Park. He has been in residence at the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Acting Company, Huntington Theatre, and Playwrights Horizon.
For further info (weather updates): facebook.com/Allentown Shakespeare in the Park
The 142nd annual Kutztown Fair gets underway Monday and runs through Saturday at the Kutztown Fairgrounds in Berks County. Get ready for stage shows, aerial thrill shows, carnival rides, grandstand shows, livestock exhibits, and farm and craft exhibits. Gates open daily at 4 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m.
Main stage entertainment includes the Kelchner Brothers Blues Band, Remington Ryde, The Rehrig Brothers, Laredo, Chuck Schaeffer and Full Moon Howlin,' and the Cramer Brothers Band. Racing includes Nationals and stock car, plus demolition derby.
For further info: kutztownfairgrounds.com
Giuseppi Verdi's "Aida," concert version with English subtitles, will be presented by the Berks Opera Workshop on Friday, 7:30 p.m., at the Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading. Prior to the performance, David Richie will present a lecture on the opera at 6:45 p.m.
Performers, under the baton of Conductor Francine Black, are Metropolitan Opera soprano Jennifer Check as Aida, Jeffrey Hartman, 2011 winner of the Wagner Society of New York award, as Radames, Jeremy Galyon as Ramfis, Lauren Curnow as Amneris, Zachary Luchette as Amonasro, Orin Strunk as Messenger, and Toni Marie Palmertree as High Priestess.
Curnow is on the voice faculty of Muhlenberg College, Allentown, where she majored in theater arts and English. She holds master's degrees in music and opera performance from The Juilliard School and The Curtis Institute of Music, respectively. She has performed nationally with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Opera Theater of St. Louis, The Santa Fe Opera, and The Wolf Trap Opera Company, and also in Europe and Japan.
On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Curnow and local tenor Eric Fennell will present "An Evening of Opera" with the Allentown Band at Waldheim Park in Allentown, with Conductor Ronald Demkee. Fennell, a native of Allentown, was a regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Counsel Auditions. He has performed with the New York City Opera and throughout Europe. He currently resides and performs in Germany.
For further info: BerksOperaWorkshop.org
An exhibit of paintings and drawing studies by Juliette Aristides, titled "Observations," will open Saturday and run through Sept. 14, at the Reading Public Museum. In honor of the museum's 100th anniversary, Aristides will present one of her newest works and a limited-edition print to the museum. An opening reception and meet and greet will be held Saturday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aristides also will present a lecture and demonstration titled, "Observations: The Importance of Seeing and Creating Art in Our Times," on Sunday at 11:30 p.m., in the museum auditorium.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Aristides was raised in Berks County. Inspired by local artist Myron Barnstone, she studied at the Barnstone Studios and the Pennsylvania National Academy of Fine Arts. She is the founder and instructor of Classical Atelier at the Gage Academy of Fine Art in Seattle. She focuses on the study of nature, still life, and figurative painting and drawing.
For further info: readingpublicmuseum.org
The New Jersey Youth Theatre celebrates the 10th anniversary of its award-winning production of "West Side Story" with a new group of young-adult actors under the direction of Cynthia Meryl. The production is underway and runs through Sunday at the Sitnik Theater of the David and Carol Lackland Center at Centenary College, 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, N.J. In 2003, NJYT's production of "West Side Story" won the Music Theatre International's Award of Excellence.
For further info: centenarystageco.org
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There is a middle ground in current affairs on television. It's called Native Affairs and it runs for an hour from 8.30 on Monday nights on Maori TV.
Unlike the other runners in the very competitive business of local current affairs shows, it is neither too lightweight and presenter-obsessed (Seven Sharp, 3rd Degree) nor too sit-up-and-listen serious (Q+A).
Native Affairs, which offers current affairs from a Maori perspective, has a new presenter for its 2013 series, which started last week, and Mihingarangi Forbes' slightly wooden presenting style makes a nice point of difference from the slick operators on those other shows.
But the really good thing is that content is king with Native Affairs. It comes jammed with solid reportage done in an understated, almost folksy style that can belie the seriousness of some topics, like the unsafe ferries of Tonga, which it investigated last week.
And when Forbes steps up with a studio interview, as she did last week with Labour leader David Shearer, she's a natural and as good as anyone, maybe better. She certainly took Shearer and his sleepy charisma for a lively dance for a change.
Native Affairs is all the better for its Maori perspective. It's the best local current affairs show on TV right now.
Meanwhile, in search of challenging armchair thrills, I've stumbled upon a new breed of television show.
You could call it the scary road genre - and I'm not talking Shortland Street or even Motorway or Highway or Dog Patrol.
I'm not sure which one of these new scary road shows came first, possibly Ice Road Truckers (7.30pm, Saturdays, TV3), a reality show that pretty much lives up to its name as it follows a selection of large men with small brains driving enormous trucks across the impressive landscape and challenging roads of Alaska.
After a while, you find yourself wishing there were a lot fewer shots of these fatties hauling their tattooed butts in and out of their rigs and a few more fatal crashes involving the stars.
Then there's what seems to be a spin-off series, World's Deadliest Roads (7.30pm, Wednesdays, TV3) which last week had a selection of ugly truckers - plus a token cute blonde called Lisa - on a selection of ugly roads in Bolivia.
Again, the lack of serious potential for any of the key talent to actually plunge off one of those cliff-hugging roads and into one of those bottomless gorges removes any real drama.
The best of the current road show crop goes by the relatively low-key title of Dangerous Roads (9.35pm, Tuesdays, TV One). This one's much more down-to-earth than the others - a BBC series involving sending various pairs of British celebs off for a drive on a long scary road in a far-off scary country.
Last week's episode sent a pair of bickering comedians for a drive from one side of Nepal to the other, with only a map to help them along. The towering, laconic Greg Davies and the nervy Welsh Rhod Gilbert made wonderful accidental tourists, terrified, tired and entranced by turn.
It's the best sort of travel show, lifted to a new level by the berks behind the wheel who actually do seem like they've been made slightly mad by the experience, just the sort of thing you want in this sort of show.
Tonight's episode sends adventurer Ben Fogle and comic Hugh Dennis for a drive from the Peruvian Andes to the Amazon Basin.
It could be that rare and unusual thing, appointment viewing.