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Nestled in a lush garden, Le Grand Bleu in Andilana features a sun deck with an infinity pool, bar and overlooks the sea and beach. Free WiFi is available. The spacious and airy bungalows at Le Grand Bleu have a private terrace with a hammock and most of them offer panoramic sea views. They feature a minibar and safe. The restaurant and bar is situated next to the pool with 2 large sun terraces, and offers local and international cuisine, as well as Malagasy specialties and seafood dishes and snack lunches. Activities and excursions in the surrounding area range from diving, snorkeling, fishing, horse riding, scuba diving and quad biking. Massages by the sea can also be arranged. Le Grand Bleu is a 30-minute drive from Fascene Airport and an airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge. Περισσότερα
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Featuring free WiFi, Les Dauphins De Nosy Be offers accommodation in Andilana. The guest house has a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling, diving and fishing. The nearest airport is Fascene Airport, within 25 km from Les Dauphins De Nosy Be . Περισσότερα
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Offering an outdoor pool with a sun terrace and sun loungers, Villa Jongoa enjoys a secluded position in Anjiabe and provides self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access. A beach is 200 metres away from the property. The villa comprises a seating area with a sofa and a flat-screen cable and satellite TV. Room service is available, and a chef and a gardener are at the guests' disposal. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster, an electric kettle, a microwave and a coffee machine. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and come with free toiletries. Jongoa Villa also comprises a terrace offering a view of the sea, the garden and the pool. A fan and a mosquito net are provided, as is a games console. There is also a restaurant and a bar. Massage treatments can be arranged on site. A library and a garden can also be found on site at Villa Jongoa . Snorkeling, horse riding, fishing and diving opportunities can be found in the immediate surroundings, and a tennis court is a 15-minute walk away. Fascene Airport is 21 km away from the villa. Free private parking is provided on site. Περισσότερα


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By Skip Wood, USA TODAY
In a somewhat odd exercise of going back to the future, inasmuch as the NFL season begins Thursday night, think back to this time a year ago.
The preseason had ended, most stars pretty much had been kept on a short leash as far as exhibition-game participation, and a bunch of other scrubs tended to stand atop the league statistics.
There was, for example, Dallas, where the Cowboys' Tony Romo— a fourth-year veteran with nary a career start — led the league with 833 preseason passing yards while Drew Bledsoe rested.
In Denver, rookie quarterback Jay Cutler was third in passing yards while Jake Plummer cooled his heels.
And there was second-year New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, who led the league in preseason rushing yards while Tiki Barber mulled the future.
Now each of the aforementioned non-scrubs is out of the league and each of the aforementioned scrubs is an established contributor — especially Romo, coming off a Pro Bowl season.
Will the same thing happen to the statistical leaders from the 2007 preseason?
While San Francisco running back Thomas Clayton was cut after leading the NFL in rushing, others would appear to have a better shot at making an impact. Consider:
•In Detroit, Shaun McDonald, who was tops in receiving yards, will see time in four-receiver sets.
•In Tampa Bay, Luke McCown, who ranked second in passer rating, sits second on the depth chart behind veteran Jeff Garcia.
Will they become somewhat like a Babe Laufenberg, a preseason hero for Washington years ago who never made the Redskins' final roster, or a Kurt Warner, who emerged from discard-pile status to win the MVP award and a Super Bowl?
"You just never know, and that's what's neat about it," veteran Miami quarterback Trent Green said, adding that current Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron told him early in his career always to prepare as if he were the starter. "Strange things tend to happen in this league."
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An environmentally-friendly remodel is a life-changing undertaking, both for your personal health and the health of your home.
It involves a thorough assessment of toxic emissions from both inside and outside of the home and what can be done to lessen the home's carbon footprint and any effects it has on the health of its inhabitants. Some of the process seems more obvious than others, such as conserving water, using energy-efficient lightbulbs and composting, but the journey to a truly green home is one of many steps and its success can be promised by a plethora of knowledge and expert advice.
Before you knock down walls, determine space for a new kitchen island or re-route wires, take a moment to absorb what the Valley's top eco-remodeling experts have to say about an ecological overhaul and how to incorporate some of the best practices and products available.
Energy analysis
For the first step, it is imperative to undergo an energy audit and a health and safety assessment, such as one offered by Advanced Energy Efficiency & Environmental Quality (AE3Q) in Mesa. AE3Q Certified Energy and Environmental Consultant Kirsten Shaw says that, "A home energy audit is the first step on the path toward a more satisfying renovation. Using a variety of state-of-the-art tools, we are able to identify the areas where your home is wasting energy and recommend the most cost-effective improvements for maximum comfort, minimum energy bills, optimal indoor air quality and building health and safety. Those key issues can be incorporated into your remodel so when you are enjoying your first shower in your new bathroom or preparing your first meal in your new kitchen, you are living in comfort as well as beauty."
An energy audit can not only guide the decision of which renovation to tackle first, but can it also unearth savings. After a company performs energy modeling based on the house's data, the modeling will not only determine which improvements will reduce utility costs, but which projects will give you the greatest savings for the fewest dollars invested, says Shaw. An important note-to-self during this process: lowering utility bills is a matter of getting problem areas fixed correctly, which is a matter of hiring a contractor who understands and applies building science to improvements.
Water checks
Next, take measures to ensure your renovated home will save water on the inside as well as outside. The easiest way to establish water security is to select appliances and fixtures that are WaterSense labeled. While the Environmental Protection Agency shares much of this information, Shaw also has a few tips:
"Replacing the aerator on your bathroom sink faucet with a low-flow aerator and your showerhead with low-flow showerhead are two easy energy-saving and water-saving changes you can make," she claims. "It takes a lot of energy to clean and distribute water, so whenever you save water, you are also saving energy." Outside, she says that a key principle of water conservation is to keep as much rainwater in your yard as you can, as the most efficient yards have shade trees and low-water-use vegetation.
Seal the deal
A final precaution before demolition involves assuring or developing initiatives to certify that the home is cleanly and adequately ventilated. A sufficiently tight and subsequently ecologically healthy home is when outdoor air cannot leak in and indoor air cannot leak out. Shaw states that the most common locations of leaks are actually the attic and garage, which bring in dust, heat and other pollutants. "Tightening" a home improves indoor air quality by reducing dust and insulation fibers from the attic and any fumes, odors and carbon monoxide from the garage.
"Making your home tight will also result in odors, stuffy air and a build-up of indoor air pollutants," Shaw warns, which is why mechanical ventilation is a smart investment. "Mechanical ventilation exhausts moisture from showers and odors; also, ventilation brings in fresh air from outside. The best mechanical ventilation systems will bring in only as much outdoor air as is needed for good indoor air quality, but not too much, which will reduce the energy efficiency of the home."
Other holes, such as from piping and telephone lines, should always be sealed. Always seal electrical wire and light housings with fire-rated caulk or expanding spray foam, and do not ever, asserts Shaw, apply expanding spray foam directly to a light housing or other electrical structure that will get hot, even the fire-rated foams.
Remodel detox
The energy consultant also suggests detoxifying the remodel itself, "because there will always be odors associated with remodeling as most building materials and finishes, even VOC-free paints, have odors that need to be vented."
VOCs, the toxic blend from which all ecological renovators steer deliberately away, are volatile organic compounds. VOCs are odorous, whether pleasant or repugnant, and all are highly damaging to animal bodies. Fortunately, while VOC's can be found in almost any home building and renovation materials, places like Classy Kitchen & Bath in Chandler and Organic Living in Phoenix offer materials from flooring to cabinets that are sustainable, 100 percent natural, formaldehyde -and-VOC-free.
"We have both carpet and hard floorings that cater to the chemically sensitive person and therefore to everyone," says Organic Living Founder Gerard Windstein. "Earth Weave and Nature's Carpets, for example, are two brands whose carpets are (often) wool and are backed with a natural rubber adhesive. At standard places, wool carpet is usually backed with toxic glues. Always look for carpet that has zero 'moth-proofing' and stay away from semi-VOCs, both of which are designed to last the product's lifetime. At that point, small children can ingest (the toxins) and they will get in your air."
Natural, insoluble cork is a green option, and Windstein emphasizes the ecological and financial sustainability of bamboo, a wood that has the highest-rated hardness of any in the world — just pay attention to its age and installation. "Bamboo is only sustainable if it's from mature trees and if it's glued with formaldehyde-free adhesives. Cali-Bamboo is pre-cured, finished with ten coats, can be permanently glued to a floor or simply floated for easy removal; it has low toxicity and is good for fifty years."
Kitchen in focus
When it comes to the kitchen and bath, avoiding products without formaldehyde and harmful VOCs can be difficult, as much engineered wood is rank with noxious chemicals that have been widely known to cause health problems like migraines and flu-like symptoms. Toxic-free cabinets can be found at Classy Kitchen & Bath in Chandler, where Chief Marketing Officer Bob LeSueur offers cabinets consisting of NAUF material, or No Added Urea Formaldehyde. "We use it often on various projects," he says. "The boards are 'certified' to that specification."
Finding ecological countertops is a much simpler search. Renovators have choices like cork, recycled glass, composite counters made from compressed paper and resin, bamboo, recycled aluminum and concrete or a concrete alternative, like quartz. "Granite countertops," says Legacy Design Build Remodeling Vice President of Operations Stewart Truitt, C.R, "to the best of my knowledge are not treated with harsh chemicals during their harvest nor during the fabrication process. Once they are honed and polished they are sealed with a water-based sealant so that they can be eaten off of. It is not recommended to use cutlery directly on granite as it will cut in to the surface, which will allow food and germs to collect. As well, it is recommended to re-seal the granite every two years to ensure that it is still impervious to food and germs."
Ecological expert Veronica Corney of Comfortable Surroundings Interior Designs, who suffers from Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, agrees, but says the concrete must be installed with no-VOC adhesives. Colors can be mineral-based pigments or aggregates such as corn, sunflowers or soybeans. Concrete is easy to clean with mild detergent and water, and can be sealed with linseed oil or beeswax, she says.
Furnishing the home
When selecting furniture, look for items made with natural materials and fillers, especially mattresses (typical mattresses are usually sealed with toxic, flame-retardant chemicals). Natural organic mattresses can be found at IKEA and Copenhagen Furniture stores. "Wool, organic cotton, or natural latex mattresses do not off-gas like synthetic materials do," says Corney. "This is especially important for people with chemical sensitivities since many hours are spent each night inhaling these toxins. Formaldehyde is sometimes used on sheets as a wrinkle-resistant finish. Organic cotton or bamboo sheets are a much better alternative."
Near the end of an ecological overhaul, especially in the desert, there is a final detail to check. Air ducts that distribute conditioned air around the house are typically mechanically fastened to the duct register, but not air sealed. Says Shaw, "Air will easily leak into or out of the duct connections. Also, if your home has a furnace sitting on a return air plenum, the plenums are typically leaky and uninsulated. That is especially a problem if your furnace is in your garage. You don't want the pollutants from the paints, pesticides and gasoline that is stored in your garage being sucked into your conditioned air every time the AC or heat comes on."
The steps to a truly green home may seem as numerous as the benefits such an overhaul can provide in your life and the life of your home, but really, the positive effects outlast the work. Even before any of these steps have been taken, a professional consultation is necessary; every family has specific health needs and desires, and no two homes are the same. Educate yourself about VOCs and brands; some VOCS, according to Windstein, are 100 percent natural and some are 120 percent man-made. Hit the problem, not the source, he advises, and your remodel will be successful.


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Situated in Gainesville, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of North Florida Regional Medical Center and Oaks Mall. Sante Fe College is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
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Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and RV/bus/truck parking are onsite.
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The International Network on Personal Meaning is an international, multidisciplinary, learned society founded by Paul T. P. Wong in 1998 to expand the legacy and vision of Dr. Viktor Frankl.
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A Walk on the Wild Side of El Yunque Rainforest
Of all the activities planned for our visit to Puerto Rico, this was the only one that caused me anxiety. Would our 8-year-old daughter and 11-year old son be up to the task of hiking approximately 5 miles round-trip, up and down a mountain?
A few years earlier, J. and I visited Puerto Rico and, amidst the Luquillo Mountains and US Forest Service's only tropical rainforest, climbed El Yunque Peak. The second highest peak in the forest at approximately 3,500 feet, it was a highlight of our trip. We really wanted to share this unforgettable experience with our children this time 'round. So, we decided to go for it and hope for the best; there would be no turning back…right?
With our bodies fueled up on tasty (and inexpensive!) breakfast sandwiches from La Familia Bakery and our day packs filled with plenty of drinks, snacks, and rain coats, we make a quick stop for information before setting off.
Palo Colorado Information Center
Having just opened the center for the day, a staff member pulls out a map of El Yunque Rainforest and before we get past hellos, begins highlighting the trail for us. "To get to La Mina falls, you'll take this trail here…"
How many times does he say that in a day? We interject right here. "Actually, we just visited La Mina yesterday and today are hiking to El Yunque Peak."
He scrutinizes the four of us for a few moments before applauding (or innerly questioning?) our "ambition", then proceeds to share his recommended route.
Baño de Oro Trail
Per his advice, we walk a little ways up PR 191, the road that travels through El Yunque National Forest, then hang a right onto Baño de Oro Trail. This is a pretty path that crosses over La Mina River a couple times.
Quick side note: You can also take the trail right across the street from the Palo Colorado Information Center, and you'll get to see Baño Grande. That's the route J. and I took a few years ago, and watching rain drops strike the pool water was a soothing way to begin the trek!
Whichever route you choose, both paths converge with El Yunque Trail. Along Baño de Oro Trail we enjoy the lush rainforest, listening to the 2-note song of the beloved coquí frog (constantly searching for but never laying eyes on this elusive amphibian!), and relaxing to the sounds of trickling water. As we hop across rocks trying to keep our feet dry, I imagine what it must feel like through a child's eyes to encounter a tropical rainforest for the first time ever. So amazing, perhaps, that you can't help but forget the grueling hike that's in store for your little legs today? Wonderful!!
El Yunque Trail
Eventually you'll approach a T-shaped intersection. The trail to the left will take you to Mount Britton Lookout Tower, and to the right is El Yunque Trail. For now though, we take a break under the rain shelter to quench our thirsts and fill up on trail mix and beef jerky. An old stone fireplace makes an enticing home for snails and spiders.
Onward and upward, our journey along El Yunque Trail continues. We observe the changes in vegetation, as the Palo Colorado forest type gives way to Sierra Palms.
Los Picachos Trail
After a while on the increasingly rough and rocky trail, we approach another intersection. We have the option of taking a fairly brief side trail to Los Picachos peak (left peak below) before continuing on to El Yunque Peak. Sure, why not?
Our detour may be only 1/5 of a mile, but please don't think this is just some walk in the park! (What's that? It IS a walk in the park? Oh yeah I guess if you want to get literal about it…) What I'm trying to say is brace yourself for some real-life stair-stepping!
The views are well worth it. Look up at your ultimate destination El Yunque Peak, peer out onto the Caribbean Sea, and take in the surrounding mountainous rainforest. Listen to the birds sing in the neighboring trees and enjoy the breeze from up high, as the clouds pass by.
Speaking of clouds, if El Yunque Peak is shrouded in them like it was the first time we hiked to it, then Los Picachos' panoramic views will prove even more cherished. (And I'll tell you – while you may miss the scenic vistas, standing in a cloud on a rainforest mountaintop is pretty darn cool too!)
Back on El Yunque Trail
As we continue our ascent, the vegetation becomes increasingly stunted. This looks a lot different from the earlier palms, and is barely recognizable as a rainforest! We are now traversing through the Dwarf Forest, also knows as the Elfin Woodlands.
Once again we are pleasantly distracted, this time by a rocky overlook along the trail. From here we stare out upon Los Picachos, now lying down below us. It seemed so much higher when we were there just a brief while ago!
El Yunque Peak
We gather our strength to take the final steps leading us atop El Yunque Peak. Incredible vistas greet us on such a clear day! (Or time of day I should say since it typically rains a few times daily. If you get an early start and arrive before lunchtime, the chances of a clear view are greatest.)
Buildings and antennas adorn the mountaintop. During World War II, the US Army Signal Corps took advantage of the expansive views to identify any invading German submarines or planes as early as possible.
We could not be more proud of our two troopers. As we relax together and take in the view, we also bask in a shared sense of achievement. WE MADE IT!!
What goes up must come down. It is hard to leave such a wondrous place, but a family cannot live on trail snacks alone. We take the road down for a ways – not nearly as scenic as the trails, but definitely easier on the feet than stumbling along slippery rocks! We catch Mount Britton Trail back to El Yunque Trail.
You'll see a fair number of lizards when hiking in the rainforest, but this fellow really stood out with its dark blue eyes and almost fish-like characteristics. The coquís may have eluded us this time, but we have unusual amphibians covered!
Remember that trickling water and crossing of the river I mentioned earlier when we were hiking along Baño de Oro Trail? That gives us a refreshing idea…
Speaking of refreshing, let's do this right with some well-earned, post-hike frozen drinks at the Rum House! (Despite the name, children served sans rum, JUST in case you're wondering!) Cheers to an incredible journey!
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I have got a 100 x 100 pixel image.
For each pixel i would like to calculate the texture property namely contrast, anisotropy.
Saw somewhere that we need to calculate second moment matrix for each pixel for calculating the above mentioned contrast and anisotropy.
Could anyone help me in this regards, i.e calculating the contrast and anisotropy of each pixel of a image.
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Check out std2() or std(). Or you may want to try to find MATLAB code
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> Arunachalam:
> Check out std2() or std(). Or you may want to try to find MATLAB code
> that does Haralick-type of texture analysis, because there is no
> single definition of texture. Haralick defines 14 different metrics,
> and you could some up with some of your own if you want.
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While you are checking up Haralick you might want to check up on Laws texture analysis. Worked for me when I needed it.
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I'm kind of rooting for Steph Curry to get up near 50 again...so Mark/Malik can talk about how that Wilt fellow did that 45 TIMES IN ONE SEASON
when they go jack, curry, Thompson
turner should guard jack, right? he cant chase thompson around and jrue should guard curry
I'm not rooting for them to lose individual games- but it would not be surprising at all to see them win just enough games to keep them out of a top 7 pick. I'm still scarred from the year they traded AI for Miller and Josh Smith and made a late push to drop from a top pick to 12.
Given they have a bottom 5 record (12-28) after their hot start it seems fair that their low talent level (and tough closing schedule) should at least give team a shot in the lottery. This year has been too painful to result in a later lottery pick.
Looking at the schedule for the remainder of the season (26 games left), I counted 17 games against teams with better records than them, and two more games against teams with worse records but on the second night of a back to back (at home against Charlotte and away against Detroit).
If they lose all of these games and win the rest, they will go 7-19 the rest of the way.
Does that place them in the top 7 of the lottery?
tk...not Josh but Joe.
Boy, that is a pretty shot, textbook form. Daddy Dell taught him well.
ivey starting for nick, towards the bottom
...when did he sprain this ankle??
in practice the other day i guess
Collins sounds like he has given up on the season and is ready to tank. Ivey starting surely has to be a sign for that too even though he has actually produced well of late.
Eh, not sure how you come to that conclusion. Starting Ivey is really the only option left. Now, if Pargo were starting I'd tend to agree with you.
Ugh. Ivey in the starting lineup, huh? That probably means Ivey on Curry, which probably means a quick start for Curry.
Anyone just watch that Isiah nonsense on the pregame?
What'd he say? missed it
Pure nonsense. Like they drew a box around him and he spent five minutes talking about how a point guard has to dribble in the box and pass out of the box. Apparently basic physics mystify him.
Is this an nbatv thing, or is he part of someone's local broadcast?
It was on NBATV.
Yup, Ivey on Curry to start. That's a mistake.
Thought might be that Ivey is too small to guard Klay Thompson
Thompson isn't a guy who's going to use his size like that. It's just chasing him around.
Yep, really easy to see why Isiah was a failure as a coach and GM.
Jrue sure looks laid back and relaxed already.
Festivus is starting at the five, huh?
Ugh, looking at those starters it appears we're playing 2 on 5 when on O.
Aaaaand we're off....Hawes wins the tip.
Thad on the blocks on the first play.
Two o-boards for GSW on their first possession. Awesome.
Damn, Barnes left Evan standing in cement on that fake.
Tech on Hawes? Yep. Good start.
Hahahawes getting booed 55 seconds into this game
Sit Hawes ass down NOW. A tech only 55 secs in. Wuss.
Another O-board over Hawes.
t hawes up again please, maybe we will see moultre
Ivey stuck on the screen, Curry hits the three. Jrue long two answer.
I think this is the second time I've gotten zum and rose this season.
The Lavoy/Thad Young frontcourt has to be less painful to watch than this
Get the eff back!@!!!
Jrue to Ivey for three.
Foul him hard Spencer!!!!! Geez man, you're so soft.
ivey 3
Jrue to Ivey for 3 x2.
Jrue to Ivey again for three
Nice, Jrue.
Good attack, Jrue.
Heh, hasn't Ivey already duplicated NYoung's production from the last several games in only 5 mins tonight?
Yep. 2/16 for 8 points over 3 games for Nick.
hawes to jrue
Jrue backdoor, Spence finds him.
ah fuck it, just go sit the hell down
Sissy foul for the and one
Man, Spence is getting manhandled down low by Lee and Festus.
jrue to thad
Hey, a Sixers big actually rolled! Jrue finds him w/ the oop.
Man's board for Thad.
Loose with it Jrue, come on. Two the other way.
Come on, Jrue. That's terrible.
Hey Doug - Get SPENCER OUT OF THE FUCKING GAME
Don't cheat off him, Jrue.
Come on Jrue, you've got to catch that pass man. Two the other way again. Timeout, think someone's coming in for Wonderboy.
Lavoy for Spence. Lavoy scores inside.
4/4 for Curry for 11 pts. Stupid putting Ivey on him.
Wipe the butter off your fingers, Jrue. Fucking pitiful.
Jrue, careless with the rock man. Clean that mess up dude!
All 3,000 fans in attendance scored WIlt bobbleheads tonight.
Why aren't there any Jrue defenders to run to the rescue when he gets ripped in the game thread?
ugh jrue but GS gives it back
Should've shot it, Jrue. Another fucking turn.
Dammit Jrue Holiday!!!! Bad, bad pass. Come on, he may need to sit for a few.
Man, Jrue is being careless with the rock.
They put Turner in the post w/ Curry on him that time.
How does Curry just waltz through the defense like that? How?
Pargo-Jrue-Pargo give and go.
jrue to pargo
Damn Pargo, WTF was that mess?
PHI 20, GSW 31 after one.
Did that pass that Jrue missed from Hawes get credited to Hawes for the turnover?
Jrue + Ivey = 6/7, 14 points.
The other 3 starters = 1/10, 2 points.
Nice tip by Moultrie to Lavoy there, but he fumbled it out of bounds. Oh yeah, Moultrie's in.
wright jumper
Jrue to Wright. Jrue should've pulled the trigger on the three, though.
Wright corner three. Nice pass from Lavoy.
Good D. 24-second violation.
Jesus, Jrue. Turnover, then steals it back. Pargo gets planted, to the line.
Jrue, you're gonna drive me crazy tonight. Got it back. Pargo fouled. He's just not valuing the ball tonight.
That wasn't flagrant.
This 2nd unit plus Jrue has much more energy than the starters did. Save for Jrue's sloppyness.
Jrue going out. 5-point game.
Somebody messed up rotating down there on that dunk.
Think it was Moultrie. Allen went to stop the drive, Moultrie was supposed to squeeze down to cut off Landry.
Yep that's the way I thought I saw it with Moultrie being the culprit.
evan jumper
20 on 8 shots for Curry. I think maybe Doug should stop fucking around and put Jrue on him.
It was 5 when Jrue went out. 14 when he comes back in. 2:06 later.
Jrue didn't sit very long. heh
Wright for three, from Turner.
Jrue finally on Turner. O-board turns into a three for Thompson.
Who turned it over that time for the Sixers?
Shitty pass, Dorell. They just are throwing really bad passes often.
and another.
and another.
Annnnndddd Turner throws a pass to no one but the guy in the front row. Damn
Jrue with the good D on Curry. He ended up taking a contested long two
Spencer walked, didn't get called then blew the hook.
Nice shot, Hawes.
Thad w/ the steal/dunk. Good work.
evan hit a 3!
Turner three. First one since Jan.
Evan for 333333333333333333333333 Stud
jrue 3
Jrue 4 3!
wright 3 from evan!
Wright transition three. Nice.
Wright 3! Why couldn't the refs have called that foul on Hawes, darn.
They're free, Steph.
nice job thad
Thad 3rd chance putback.
Nice, Thad. 2-point game.
Didn't particularly like that Dorell shot. SHit they get a 3 after it.
Fuck. Jrue w/ the pretty move, no finish, then he coughs it up. Come on, Jrue.
F me, Jrue Holiday!!!! Another careless dribble. Caused a turn to get it back. Geez
another turner 3! hawes rolled!
Turner 3 from Jrue.
OK, final shot here. Get something good.
PHI 51, GSW 54 at the half.
Really good run there once Jrue came back in. They're winning handily right now if they could take care of the ball.
Heck of a comeback to end that quarter. Active. Helps to make shots too.
We are going to see some sort of gunfight between curry and ET in this second half...
got back in the game by getting good 3 pointers and shots at the rim, dont come out and start shooting long 2's
1/2 from the line in the first half...as a team.
Was just thinking that half may have been a mirage being we usually don't get contributions from Ivey and Dorell.
Ivey hurt more than he helped w/ his "d" on Curry.
When Dorell comes in and is active like that and spreading the floor in transition and halfcourt I can't see why he keeps Turner out there so much all the time. Give Dorell some of his burn.
Doug doesn't make any sense with his rotations, that's why. Damien Wilkins shouldn't be on an NBA team and he plays almost as much as Wright does.
that's an exaggeration but still
Jrue played 22 minutes. They were +6 in those 22. -9 in the 2 minutes he was on the bench.
he did also have 5 turnovers right? I like Jrue as much as anyone but that needs to be stated right?
I've stated it about 10 times tonight. Doesn't change the fact they're helpless w/ him on the bench.
Just please keep Jrue on Curry here to start the third quarter. You saw what happens when you put Ivey or Pargo on him. Don't play w/ fire.
Hahaha some sort of professional drummer was the halftime show and all of the little kids w.thunderstix are trying to keep up
Isiah just said the Sixers have to get to the line 20-23 times to have a chance to win the game. That's 2 games' worth for the Sixers. They have 2 so far.
So how about more dorell and no ivey this half maybe?
Let's run plays for Hawes.
jrue stands in corner open, hawes misses a jumper
2 long twos to start the half. And Ivey still on Curry.
lol hawes
Boos for Hawes. Overdue.
Smoke with another three
ivey 3
Ivey for 3!
stop shooting jumpers thad
Stop w/ the jumpers, Thad.
Jrue reverse spin for the 14-footer.
Fuck you, Hawes. Sit his ass man!!!
Stop shooting jumpers, Hawes. Fuck, Thompson three on the other end. That guy has a quick, high release.
Another Jrue turn leads to Thompson three in transition. Had to to 2, back to 8.
I was wondering when you were gonna state anything about Jrue's turnovers.
aww you guys are so cute together
Keep shooting, Hawes.
Get Hawes non-shooting tail out of there dammit!!!!!!!!!
Damn Evan, what a brick. heh
another three for Thompson. Or was it a 2? Doesn't matter. Yeah, it was a three.
Lavoy follows a Jrue missed three.
lavoy tip in
Ivey 3!
Ivey three off a Thad o-board. Nice.
Thad hit a jumper!
thad jumper, but stop shooting them please
Jrue to the line!
Uhoh Thad something wrong with his left shoulder
Moultrie in.
Good find in transition Jrue.
Nice. Moultrie runs the floor, Jrue finds him for the dunk.
Jrue to the bench. Down 4 or 5 when he sits. Keep an eye on it.
Down 5.
Just get Turner's weak ass out of there now for Dorell, since Hawes finally sat.
Well, he pulled Jrue for Dorell instead of ET
Dorell runner.
Wright to the hoop, good.
Turner to the hole. Good. 1-point game.
They. got. a. lead.
evan chased someone through a screen the right way!
Turner steal, hoop. Sixers lead!
Hahahahaha Freddie Mitchell of all ppl just walked past into the Lexus club...just in time to miss the ET show
hawes leaves the game, they take the lead
No lead, they corrected that Klay 3.
No idea how this is going to end, and there have been some just plain awful turnovers, but the Sixers have been more aggressive and played a riskier offensive style tonight. more turns, but more efficient.
No Sixers lead, though. And now GSW breaking the tie at the line.
Turner jumper. Tied again.
Turner looks motivated, hits a J. Must be Doug's fault.
see what happens when the big rolls!
ET lob to Arnett!!! Must be Jrue's fault.
that doesn't even make sense
You having 7 handles to ride Turner's jock doesn't either but oh well.
ahem?you're nuts. this is the only handle i post under
Eddie's is beyond paranoid, he thinks there is one person who disagrees with him, and that person uses multiple names
turner's best quarter in more than a month. dorell wright has been big too. and ivey from three, ridic
Moultrie rolls, Turner finds him for the oop!
Curry and-one on the other end to erase their first lead.
Ivey long two. Good. Back in the lead.
Ivey fouled shooting a three.
Damn when was the last time this team won a quarter??
last game i think
Ugh, they're free, Royal. 1/3 from the line.
Are they still undefeated when leading after three?
Turner, good.
no they blew the last game that this happened, I forget against who though...so they have one loss when leading after three
No they lost that one a week or so ago.
Was it the Milwaukee game? Minny?
I forget but I remember you responding back to me telling me that it was the first one they'd coughed up.
Milwaukee I think
Argh. Landry +1.
PHI 82, GSW 81 after 3.
Strong +6 run after Jrue went to the bench for the final 3 minutes and change. Bring it home.
Does he push his luck and keep Jrue on the bench? Nope.
thankfully no, Jrue back in as he should be
GSW's are getting tired.
Jrue to the hole, good.
Nice board, Thad.
Two possessions, two layups. Don't fucking settle.
turner's best quarter in more than a month. dorell wright has been big too. and ivey from three, ridic
Oh, Thad :(
7th turn on Jrue. Come the fuck on.
turnovers have been ugly. at least his shot is hot, nice scoring night
oops seems i missed a couple misses just now
Settle down and get a fucking hoop here. Don't let them take the lead back.
Ivey back in. Jrue blocked, then Dorell blocks Curry in transition. Wow. OK, get the hoop now.
Dorell with the rejection!!
Ugh, and they turn it over on the inbounds play.
Lead gone.
Just let him go right to the cup will ya?
Jrue 4 3!
ugh jrue, another turnover
JRUE43! Lead back.
Jrue turn #8. Jesus.
Jrue fucking Holiday!!!! Palming? come the eff on man
fighting for the uncontested rebound, fucking bullshit guys
Has to be help baseline if you're sending him that way.
turner to the line
Turner blows both.
They're free.
come on dude, christ
Is that their 30th turn?
He never even had possession of that ball. How could they give GSW the timeout?
So how about MORE DORELL AND MOULTRIE to close it out here??
I'd bet money Hawes gets back in this game. Any takers?
Why are the Warriors the only guys getting on the floor after loose balls?
thad has been a beast on the glass
turner jumper
Turner gets the lead back w/ a turnaround J. And they turn it over in transition. Come on.
Jrue 4 3!
Jrue for three!!!!
evan to thad
Huge o-board by Turner, to Thad for the layup. Come on, get some stops.
This game is chaotic on nearly every possession!
huge board by turner!turner one assist away from trip dub!
2 assists from a pathetic triple double
isn't a "pathetic triple double" when you just have 10 of each?
Big shot by Turner over Thompson, again. Up 4, under 3 left.
Turner is a man unleashed! Don't know whose fault this is, must be the refs.
Where the hell has this Turner been all year????
Turner hits another jumper! Up 6.
Then loses Thompson for three. Then turns it over. Fuck me.
Evan Turner's trade value is skyrocketing. Keep it up young fellah.
Thad walked, ugh rimmed out.
Traveling on Curry. Got it back.
DAMN, that woulda been the triple double is thad makes that
Come on. Free possession, get a hoop.
Jrue dagger!!!?????
Green on Turner now. Bazemore on Jrue.
Jrue, money. +5 w/ 41.9 to go.
Jrue!!!!!!!!!!! 1 win down for the month, 2 more to go.
Adios, motherfucker. Jrue to the left for the layup and the win!
PHI 104, GSW 97 Final.
Pandemonium at the WFC!
Turner POTG.
a win!
notice hawes didnt play for a while
Hopefully it's the first of many games like this
jrue huge in the last minute
So that's what happens when the head coach pleads for you to take ownership to the press/public?
Amazing what an inspired, caring, yes-I-give-a-fuck-effort can do.
They grew one testicle tonight, now work on the second one tomorrow night.
don't give Doug Collins credit for this, his speech did jack shit...they play well and hustle every now and then
".....you've got all the answers...."
what does that even mean
You and I know darn well what it is referring to. Act oblivious if you want to but you know.
I really don't, is it a new "hip hopper" you are referring to douche bag?
You're like the little cheerleader back in high school - never could get enough of riding this dick. And didn't listen when I said to hop off.
Next time warn me so I can stop off at the local 7-eleven and pick up some condoms.
That's a rich observation you made there though.
holy shit, the LITTLE cheerleader? not surprised to hear that you're a pervert
What did I do? Disagree with you? I still do, but whatever
If you disagree with him you're obviously not in your right mind so he has to point out every time he's ever been right, even when he isn't - it's laughable - he's desperate need to be right and point out to everyone when he is - I find it funny.
He calls out Jrue for the turnovers but ignores the good game Turner had because it doesn't fit his narrative
is that your new catch phrase that won't catch on at all because it's not the least bit funny or original?
My pubic area is ..... sore.
Hop off.
ugh. I knew after their first win from that press conference, someone would say something like this.
That was actually said tongue in cheek. Focus on the second line.
Thad shot for shit, but he was a man on the glass. They really needed that. Solid team win.
I'd give Ivey the POTG. If the argument's going to be Curry ate him up, Klay did the same to ET.
They don't even come close to winning that game without Ivey's unusual contributions on the offensive end.
Eh. Turner did a good job taking care of the ball, scored efficiently and was all over the glass. He gets it in my book.
Tough to argue. Just saying they don't win without some odd body stepping up.
Yeah, team win. They don't win w/out Thad's rebounding. They don't win w/out Wright's play off the bench. They don't win w/out Jrue's scoring. Turner was POTG, though.
yeah ivey was great but wasn't even on the floor down the stretch was he?plus, all he did was score...scored very efficiently, but no boards and just one assist...
Ivey: 17 points, 0 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 TO's
Turner: 22 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 TO's
Yeah sure thing dude
23 turns and they win the game. Unreal. Washington tomorrow night, and they've been unreal on the defensive end. Can't be quite as loose with the ball, but I like the pace and the attacking better than being extra safe with the ball and taking nothing but 20 footers.
couldn't agree more
23 turns and 4/9 from the line, and they win. Definitely repeatable :)
Moultre is our only big who can finish a dunk
He needs more minutes.
i know, you know it...
So one of the rare cases where tanking advocates and hopeless playoff dreamers can both root for the same team. Let's go Raptors!
moultrie was a plus ten in eight minutes. dorell was plus nineteen in twenty seven
"We're caught in a trap. I can't walk out because I love too much, baby."
Dorell! Royal!! Evan!!! Elvis!!!! Playoffs!!!!!
76ers, "that's the wonder, the wonder of you."
has it ever been definitely established here whether you are bill campbell or bill conlin?
Pardon me, madam, but I can't recall.
Jrue outplayed Curry on the Dollar Bill scale. 5/8 in the fourth for 12 points.
8 dirty dishes when you wake up. May have been the worst 27 pt gm since Freddie Carter.
Yeah, see none of that matters according to you. Only what you do "when it matters"
Or at least that's always been your argument in the past when you were putting down Iguodala or Jrue. See the game vs Broiklyn earlier this year, Kbicks game last year for a couple examples.
Holiday's mates did the heavy lifting tonight. AA(Jr)U(e)!
Not really. Final 4 points. 12 of the team's 22 in the fourth. Melo and Deron didn't do anything close to that when you were praising them and saying Jrue and Iguodala sucked. At least be balanced in your ignorance.
Jrue Holiday, windsurfer.
Warriors defended like Union soldiers in Spotsylvania County. 5th gm in 7 days, 4th in 5 days, last one of East Coast trip; have now dropped 10 of last 13. Lunchmeat platter.
Last night belonged to energetic host Evan Almighty. Can't forget Royal "Cazzie" Ivey's hot hand.
If you keep punching a brick wall all you accomplish is a broken hand
Nick Young in street clothes + Spencer Hawes on the bench in the fourth = WIN
Winning is not as hard as it seems.
Asked why the Sixers shoot so many mid range jumpers, Aaron Barzilai says the No.1 reason is Andrew Bynum...


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Originally a Norse settlement, Roby appears in the Domesday Book as 'Rabil' at which time it was one of the manors held by Uctred. The name means boundary farm. It was part of the West Derby Hundred (WFN100), and as with many of the surrounding townships became part of the Barony of Widnes in 1351 and subsequently merged into the Duchy of Lancaster.
The manor was held by the de Lathom family, and although they were based at Knowsley, they did make numerous attempts to develop and extend Roby. Robert de Lathom founded Burscough Priory in the late 12th century, and his namesake in 1304 was granted the right to hold a market and fair in the township, but this seems to have declined in the mid 1320's after Prescot was granted its own market. In 1372 there was an attempt to establish Roby as a borough, but again this was ultimately unsuccessful. A few years later Isabel, the daughter of Sir Thomas Lathom married Sir John de Stanley and the lands were divided between the Stanley and Harrington families.
The medieval village of Roby was clustered around the crossroads of what is today Station Road, Roby Road and Carr Lane. In the centre was the Cross (HU71), the exact date or purpose of which remains unclear, although it has also been called the Market Cross, Stocks Cross (from the stocks which were in front of it until the early 19th century) and the Boundary Stone. For many years it had the impressive Edenhurst Cottages (HU93/13) for a backdrop.
The Hall in Roby, was known as Bury Hall in the 16th century after the family who lived there, although its precise age is unknown. In 1761, John Williamson, Mayor of Liverpool, built a new building (LS/PR1/15) to the south-west of the Old Hall, and both buildings feature on the Ordnance Survey maps.
It is likely that the township remained basically unchanged until the introduction of turnpike roads in 1726, with the road between Liverpool and Prescot passing through Roby. This brought an increasing volume of traffic through the township, forcing the route to be altered on a number of occasions. Two houses were built for the collection of tolls, one of which Toll Bar Cottage (HU70), is still a prominent feature of the township today.
Further change was not far behind with the construction of the Liverpool-Manchester railway. The original route, proposed by George Stephenson in 1825, ran through both the Croxteth and Knowsley Estates and was heavily opposed by the Earls of Sefton and Derby respectively. Stephenson was replaced by Charles Vignoles, who advocated an alternative route via Huyton (WFN83) and Roby and which bypassed these Estates. Stephenson was re-instated as chief engineer and the revised route took less than three years to build, being officially opened in September 1830 by the Prime Minister, the Duke of Wellington.
The railway attracted new housing developments, including Edenhurst (WFN127) which was built in 1840 by Edward Stanley (KN63) (who later became the 14th Earl of Derby) for his estate manager and close friend, Richard Earle. When Earle died a few years later Edward Stanley, with further donations from Ellis Ashton (the vicar at Huyton), decided to build St. Bartholomew's Church in memory of his friend. It was built in 1850, a tower being added in 1853, but in 1875 it was extensively rebuilt (HU192), the spire being completed the following year. Edenhurst has seen a number of changes of use serving for a time as an old people's home and more recently as the Derby Lodge Hotel.
The 1930's was a period of considerable growth and development, with a number of housing estates being built on the fringes between Huyton and Roby, as Liverpool City Corporation sought to reduce its waiting list. With the Fincham, Page Moss and Sunnyside estates being built in a matter of years, the scale and impact was huge. The number of inhabited houses rose from 1236 (in 1931) to 8619 (in 1938) in the same period, the population increased from 5368 to 29,500.
These figures would have been much higher had it not been for the outbreak of the Second World War. The increased housing required an extensive overhaul of its infrastructure and by the mid 1930's work had begun on the construction (Msc92/15) of Kingsway, the outer circle road and the widening of Dinas Lane (HU125) and Twig Lane. Such extensive work inevitably resulted in the loss of some older properties including the old smithy (HU209) on Tarbock Road and the opportunity was used to remove some of the worst areas of poor housing (HU116).
During the war, and in particular in the week of the May Blitz in 1941 hundreds of people sought refuge from the bombs in Bowring Park (formerly Roby Hall Estate), returning to their houses the next morning. The Hall had been bequeathed in 1906 by William Benjamin Bowring, the city's first elected Lord.
Consisting of over 100 acres, a mansion and some cottages, it was offered to the Corporation for the use of the inhabitants of Liverpool for all time. In 1913 it become the first municipal golf course in England and in 1921, the old English gardens were opened to the public. Although the Hall itself was demolished in the early 1950's, the land and gardens, which had been cultivated during the war were restored by the Corporation. In the 1980's the gardens were sold by Liverpool City Council. In June 1997 the park was taken-over by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough with a view to an application to the Heritage Board to assist the restoration of the 'walled' and 'sunken' gardens and to develop the golf course.
In the 1960's the volume of traffic passing through the village necessitated the widening of Roby Road, and as a result, Edenhurst cottages were demolished and the cross was moved to its current position near Station Road. In 1975 the M62 motorway (HU68) was opened cutting through part of the Bowring Estate.
Since the late nineteenth century Roby has been overseen in conjuction with Huyton for administrative reasons. This became formalised with the townships being referred to as Huyton-with-Roby.
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Sam Claflin Finds The Quiet Ones
He'll co-star in Hammer's new horror
Sam Claflin got used to dealing with disturbing things thanks to the unusual mermaids (and slightly shonky script) on Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and in Snow White And The Huntsman. Now he'll have to face something altogether more terrifying, as he's joined the cast of Hammer's The Quiet Ones.
Jared Harris signed a deal to star in the film last month, and he'll play a charismatic professor who recruits his best students to take part in an experiment: creating a poltergeist from negative human energy. It will surprise exactly no one to learn that things do not go according to plan. Unless the plan was to unleash malevolent entities bent on chaos. In which case: score!
Variety doesn't specify who Claflin will be playing in the movie, but given the story (loosely based on real events), we'd guess he'd be one of the high-flying recruits who come to regret joining up.
Quarantine 2 director John Pogue has written the latest draft of the script and is set to kick off shooting in June. Claflin will next be seen in Snow White And The Huntsman, which hits our screens on May 30.


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Door bells rang loud in El Dorado Hills' Four Seasons community Saturday morning as El Dorado Hills firefighters, Rotarians and youth volunteers stopped by to make sure seniors had fresh batteries in their smoke detectors and CO monitors.
This long-stading project has kept hundreds, if not thousands, of families safe over the years. This year teams brought in fresh batteries, extra smoke detectors and CO monitors to dozens of homes — all free of charge.
"I think it's fantastic," said resident David. "I'm not as adept to climbing ladders as he is (gesturing to engineer/paramedic Dave Ward) so I tend to put it off. I feel a lot safer now."
"This is a wonderful program," added his wife Ann.
El Dorado Hills fire officials urge anyone who's having a problem with their smoke detector or CO monitor to call the department's non-emergency line at (916) 933-6623.
"We're happy to help," Ward told the residents he visited, adding that he'd much rather help someone change a battery or replace a smoke detector than respond to them falling off a ladder or needing rescue from a fire.
Cal Fire recommends homeowners change smoke detector and CO monitor batteries once a year. They should be vacuumed as well to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt and little insects inside the alarms as this can trigger false alarms. Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.
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Kickstarter urges users to change passwords after website hacked
The popular crowd-funding website Kickstarter urged users to change their passwords because someone hacked into accounts.
Hackers accessed no credit card data, according to a statement posted on Saturday on the company's website.
Customer data, including user names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers and passwords from two accounts, were compromised, the company stated.
"As a precaution, we strongly recommend that you change the password of your Kickstarter account, and other accounts where you use this password," CEO Yancey Strickler wrote in the statement.
On the website, people pitch projects, set a funding goal and then ask for donations to meet the goal. If the goal isn't met, the project does not get funded.
The breach at Kickstarter occurs on the heels of high-profile hacks of Target and several hotel chains that put personal information of millions at risk.
Successful Kickstarter campaigns have funded several projects in Western Pennsylvania. Chef Kevin Sousa raised $310,225 from more than 2,000 donors to start Superior Motors, a restaurant planned for a former car dealership in Braddock. The Pittsburgh Symphony is raising money through Kickstarter to pay the costs of going to New York City to play at Carnegie Hall. The symphony has raised $21,228 of its $30,000 goal.
The symphony changed its password, reported no signs of hacking on its account and will continue its fundraising campaign, spokeswoman Louise Sciannameo wrote in an email.
Dave Rost, 50, of Shaler used Kickstarter to fund Readyaction, his company that sells mounts for smartphones. News of the security breach prompted Rost to change his Kickstarter password but likely won't change the way he uses the site or others.
"I have fun in my life by using Kickstarter, using Amazon, buying tickets online," said Rost, who received a new credit card from Target because of its security issues in December. "If I had to stop and live like my dad, if I would have to go back three or four years and just use cash, I just couldn't do it."
He said his father, 75, refuses to use his credit card online.
Law enforcement officials notified Kickstarter of the security breach on Wednesday. Kickstarter notified users on Saturday after securing the site and investigating.
"We're incredibly sorry that this happened. We set a very high bar for how we serve our community, and this incident is frustrating and upsetting," Strickler wrote.
Aaron Aupperlee is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-320-7986 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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A Europe-wide climate campaign was launched today (Wednesday 27 February) by Friends of the Earth Europe and Thom Yorke. The Big Ask Europe aims to get governments and the European Union to commit to annual cuts in carbon dioxide emissions.
Thom Yorke launched the European campaign in Brussels where he presented a symbol of The Big Ask to the European Environment Commissioner, Stavros Dimas.
Yorke said in a press release:
"We will never wake from the nightmare of climate change unless our national governments and the European Union act. They are the only ones who can put the structures in place that will help us tackle climate change. That is why we are launching The Big Ask in seventeen countries across Europe. By committing to annual cuts in our emissions at a national and European level we can play our part in tackling climate change, and set an example for the rest of world to follow. Hundreds of thousands of people want to see their governments doing more about climate change. If you are one of them you can find out more about The Big Ask campaign in your country at www.thebigask.eu."
The Big Ask Europe brings together Friends of the Earth groups from 17 European countries each of which is asking its government to commit to legally binding annual emissions cuts. Together they are asking the European Union to force all member states to cut their emissions year-on-year through a strong compliance system.
Thom Yorke has been a key advocate for The Big Ask in the UK which he launched in May 2005. The campaign has successfully persuaded the UK Government to introduce a ground-breaking Climate Change Law. The UK law, which is currently being debated in the House of Lords and should be introduced in the summer, will make the UK the first country in the world to set legally binding targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions. Friends of the Earth is campaigning for the law to be strengthened so that it covers all emissions, including the UK's share of emissions from international aviation and shipping. Thom Yorke is now bringing the campaign to the rest of Europe. Around Europe people are being asked to send a message to their politicians. Individuals can find out more about their national campaign at the Big Ask website.
Countries across the continent have been marking the start of the European campaign. In Finland campaigners held snowman rallies in 22 towns and cities while in the Netherlands activists built a dyke in front of the parliament building and invited politicians and celebrities to fill the gaps with sand-bags.
The Big Ask calls on the European Union to commit to at least 30 per cent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions within Europe by 2020 and 90 per cent by 2050. Friends of the Earth Europe has criticised the European Union's recent proposal to cut emissions by only 20 per cent by 2020 and for giving no guarantee that these targets will be met.


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Pure Entertainment • World Culture Tales of Magic • Dramatic Grande Illusion
Video: Arts/Family
See Also: Educational Magic
"John Tudor is a storyteller at heart and he's among a small clan of conjurors who can tell a tale and use magic as the 'punctuation.' He combines his professional acting background and striking good looks into strong and dramatic magical pieces."
-Toronto NOW magazine
Magic Stories From Around The World And Through The Ages
Come on a journey to other lands and cultures. See illusions through the ages. Experience stories that expand your horizons. Learn magic that you too can perform! Tudor spins the antique Globe, and our journey begins…
Theater/Mainstage – Full theatrical show, with lead dancer and technicians.
Children's Stage – Solo show for family audiences (arts festivals, museums, etc.)
"'The Incredible John Tudor' – an Inside Magic favorite – was at home on the Gala stage as he interacted with the kids in the front row, pulled a rabbit from a young volunteer's hat, balanced a sheet of newspaper vertically on his nose, and generally worked the room. Tudor – as well documented in the past, is a consummate performer. Very smooth in execution and timing, very impressive, very clever and even sweet. What stands out, however, and sets Mr. Tudor apart from almost every magician we have ever seen: his thing is using magic to tell a story, or telling a story to present magic. Whichever the combination, it works. It was, in keeping with his Renaissance persona, as if he was holding court and we were welcomed guests. It played tremendously…he had us laughing to the point of hysterics."
-Tim Quinlan, from Inside Magic
Interactive magical stories give your audience a glimpse into other lands and times. Creates an atmosphere of wonder, using original routines, ornate costumes, and world music in a distinctive modern style. Magical stories give your audience a glimpse into other lands and times, and the cultural experiences can be enhanced with study guide and resources. Portraying multiple characters in his high energy performances, John Tudor goes beyond trickery to deeply touch your audience's hearts and minds.
RINGS – A Chinese Fable: Drawing Down The Moon
LEVITATION – A Fairy Tale Love Story
CUPS -From Egypt Into Europe: The Oldest Trick In The World
STAR – Wish Paper: From Persia (The Birthplace of Magic)
CARDS – One Card Pete (Louisiana Blues Magic)
CARD SWORD – The Sword of El Duco: A Latin Mystery
PUZZLE – She Vanishes in a Modern Art Puzzle
"His particular style uses magic for some very literate storytelling. "Magic is much deeper, more complex than people can imagine." Tudor, whose deep green eyes and creative facial hair would allow him to go back in time and pass as a medieval royal court magician, said the same illusions that fooled audiences 1000 years ago still fool them today…"
-Sarah Sabalos, The State News
Grant Friendly • Professional, Worry Free • Audience Appropriate • NEA/SCAC Approved Artist
"John Tudor's "Magic Theatre" performance was one of the best magic shows that I have ever seen. Tudor's program included four additional top notch magicians whose performances blended well into the overall program. John is the comsumate performer and held the varied program together with his wit, humor and stage presence. The large audience thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening."
-Booth Chilcutt, Sumter Opera House


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With less than a week to go there is bad news for Santa Claus. Christmas Eve will be busier than usual because there has been a surge in the number of home owners opening up their fireplaces or even building new ones.
Both the Solid Fuel Association and the National Association of Chimney Sweeps, bodies that just a few years ago were thought to be in terminal decline, report business has increased by 20 to 40 per cent since 2008. Developers are also putting fireplaces and chimneys into new homes to meet the growing demand.
Solid fuels heated British homes for centuries, but a generation ago an estimated 90 per cent of households switched to electricity, gas or oil. That is now reversing for several reasons.
In recessionary times, glowing coal and crackling logs are a comforting sight as we consider spending more time at home. Gas and electricity bills are soaring, so solid fuels look more economical than at any time since 1980. And many regard wood-burning in particular as greener than other heat sources. This combination of factors means that the fireplace business is warming up.
Chesney's, for example, started life as an antique fireplace dealer in 1983, and then spread into manufacturing classic designs.
Now it sells thousands of fireplaces each year, priced from under £1,000 to more than £8,000.
The company makes striking modern versions by designers such as Kelly Hoppen and Jasper Conran. These sell particularly well at the Manhattan branch of Chesney's. Its New York office is a sure sign that the fireplace craze is blazing a trail across the world.
Chesney's also supplies Britain's most exclusive developers, including Northacre, which has put fireplaces into its scheme at London's Hyde Park called The Lancasters. Apartments have just gone on sale from £2m to £20m.
"We've experienced stronger sales this year than ever before. Fireplaces have once again become a staple of home improvement and a regular feature for house-builders and developers," says Paul Chesney, the company's managing director. "It is being driven by green considerations as well as cost-saving."
Salvage and reclamation yards report improved business, too. But you must be prepared to pay more for a top-quality reclaimed fireplace. This is because of the costs of restoration and testing. The Canterbury-based company Bygones, for example (www.bygones.net), pledges to have 40 to 50 reclaimed cast-iron fireplaces new in each week. Prices start from about £1,000 for the classic Victorian tiled unit, tested and in full working order.
Toby's in Exeter (www.tobysreclamation.com) has a beautiful 1890 marble fire surround with a cast-iron insert for £1,995. There is also an original Victorian iron fireplace with overmantel (the big unit that looks like a dressing-table with mirror) for £3,250.
In salvage yards, business is booming for fireplaces and chimney pots. Those at the installation coalface are also seeing the same trend.
Bill Tulip, who fits stoves, fireplaces and chimneys around the north-east of England, has a three-month waiting list. "I've been installing fires and stoves for 12 years and the past two have been the busiest by far," he says. "The biggest increase is in stoves, especially wood-burning ones. With an open fire, about 80 per cent of the heat goes up the chimney and 20 per cent into the home, but with wood-burning stoves the figures are reversed."
Bill says the most reliable stoves cost from £700 to £1,200, with some exceptional models costing several thousand. Installation is from £450 upwards, with an extra £900 to line the chimney if required.
He says householders with fireplaces sealed in decades ago are reopening them, while some homes completely without chimneys or flues are now having retrofitting.
"Houses constructed in the Seventies or Eighties tend not to have flues, so need either a stainless-steel one – that can cost £2,500 – or a complete chimney built on the side. This will be a lot more expensive," explains Bill.
These days a fireplace is more than just for heat and comfort. It can be an interior-design statement as well. Tongs, buckets, scuttles and bellows still look classically handsome in brass, but now there is so much more.
A magnesium-rich rock called soapstone is the latest material for a contemporary fireplace, while the trendy homeowner wants a firewood bed, a steel tray on legs from the Scandinavian design house Hwam (www.hwam.com) and an Ash-Clean (www.firesnflames.co.uk), to vacuum up the remnants of last night's blaze.
For real enthusiasts, of course, fireplaces evoke the dramas and memories of the families that have played, drunk and snoozed in front of them.
"We moved to our home just before Christmas 11 years ago and opened up a huge fireplace in our kitchen. It's so large you can walk into it and look up, and there are two chimneys because the draw is so strong," says Pauline Desmond.
Pauline and her husband, Mark Tobin, live at North Kilworth Hall near Lutterworth, and use all four fireplaces almost every day in winter. One has been fitted with a wood-burner and the other three remain open.
"We've had four children since moving here, now aged five to nine, so the kitchen fireplace has been the scene of wonderful Christmas mornings and the arrival of Santa Claus," she says.
"It takes a lot of effort to start and lots of logs to keep going, but it's one of the focal points of the house. Everyone who visits comments on it."
The house is now for sale (£1.35m, Strutt & Parker, 01858 433123; www.struttandparker.com), and the fireplaces feature prominently in the property details, as estate agents find they add to the homely qualities that buyers look for these days.
The couple admits leaving the fireplaces will be a wrench. "Because they're where we and the children sit, talk and play together, they're very special. We'll miss them," Pauline says ruefully.
Like hundreds of thousands of others throughout the nation, the North Kilworth Hall chimneys have been swept in preparation for a chilly winter.Across the country the annual clean means many sweeps report a three-week waiting list.At Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, the veteran sweep Bill Brooks has even drafted in his border collie to help.
Six-year-old Alfie stays in the company van and barks when the brush appears at the top of the house, signalling to Bill that the chimney is clear and his work is done.
"My customers can't believe it," Bill says. "Alfie goes berserk, but when I bring the brush back down, he stops."
Alfie looks likely to keep his job for some years if demand remains buoyant. Father Christmas, however, is reported to be putting his feet up in just six days' time.
He will be coming to a chimney near you, of course, just so long as you have remembered to clean the flue and leave a little something on the hearth.
Chimney essentials
- Before building a new chimney, consult www.planningportal.gov.uk
- Check what grants exist for installing solid fuel stoves in your area (www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk)
- Remember Father Christmas likes a glass of port and two mince pies, gently warmed by the hearth late on Christmas Eve
- Safety information is on www.solidfuel.co.uk, www.co-awareness.org, www.co-gassafety.co.uk and www.becarbonmonoxideaware.com
- Get your chimney cleaned once a year by someone approved by the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (www.chimneyworks.co.uk)
- Superstition has it that it's good luck for a bride to see a chimney sweep on her wedding day
- Chimney caps (the castellated tops you can see from the street) or simple netting will keep small animals and birds out of your chimney
- Check what you can burn by visiting http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk
- Ash, beech and oak burn best. When setting a coal or wood fire, burn several sheets of newspaper on top to initiate a proper "draft" up the chimney as quickly as possible
For sale, with fireplaces
Willowbrook Cottage near Peterborough
A four-bedroom period house, recently extended, packed with original features and a starring role for the fireplace.
£499,000 from Carter Jonas (01733 568100; www.carterjonas.co.uk).
Kilmacolm near Glasgow
One of six modern five-bedroom Arts & Crafts-style homes, each with a modern fireplace, set in landscaped gardens with access to a private bluebell wood and trout river.
£1.8m from Savills (0141 248 7342; www.savills.com).
Chatfolds, Warnham, West Sussex
A 14th-century house with a swimming pool, nine acres of gardens and 500 yards of river frontage – but its period fireplaces steal the show.
£1.45m from Hamptons International (01403 262828; www.hamptons.co.uk).
The Coppice, Weybridge, Surrey
Edwardian on the outside, ultra-modern on the inside. This six-bedroom house has 7,000 sq ft of interior space and includes a fireplace in the bathroom.
£4.5m from Hamptons (01932 859933; www.hamptons.co.uk).
Shieling Hall, Maidstone, Kent
A 15th-century four bedroom, half-timbered house with a galleried hall, spectacular fireplace, and five acres of paddocks.
£925,000 from Strutt & Parker (01227 451123; www.struttandparker.com).
- Bill Brooks, chimney sweep (01926 335639)
- Chesney's (020 7627 1410; www.chesneys.co.uk)


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WORCESTER Wolves let an 18-point lead slip to head into the second leg of their BBL Trophy semi-final against Sheffield Sharks with just a two-point advantage.
Wolves were 43-25 ahead at half-time and still held a double-digit cushion in the closing minutes of the game at the English Institute of Sport.
However, a barren final quarter that produced only a single score for the visitors saw Sheffield climb back into contention to end the contest just 62-60 in arrears.
Zaire Taylor led the Wolves' scorers with 18 points, followed by Will Creekmore with 14 points, while Patrick Horstmann and BJ Holmes top-scored for Sheffield on 17 and 15 respectively.
Wolves centre Will Creekmore began the scoring and point guard Zaire Taylor tallied Worcester's next four points.
After six minutes and with his side ahead 11-6, Wolves coach Paul James was about to send forward Stefan Djukic into the fray to replace Jamal Williams before rescinding his decision after Williams opened his scoring account.
Younger brother Kai ignited a flurry of three-pointers to close the first quarter with Holmes and Mike Tuck replying for Sheffield and Alex Owumi on target for Wolves.
Horstmann was first off the mark in the second quarter, reducing the Worcester lead to 21-15, before a stunning 18-4 tear placed Wolves firmly in the box seat.
Eight points from Taylor were accompanied by nine from the Williams brothers as their team eased to a comfortable 43-25 interval lead.
The warning signs of a Sheffield comeback were apparent immediately at the re-start. A triple from Holmes was followed by a confident dance to the basket by Zach Gachette.
By midway through the period, the Sharks' arrears approached single digits at 50-38, before a double of Creekmore scores stretched the lead back out to 59-42 in the last minute of the period.
It was from here where the tables were turned, with the Wolves' offence stagnating and the Sharks' confidence soaring.
Djukic fouled Horstmann and had to watch the resultant free throws converted. Gachette then blocked a Taylor attempt and delivered a pass for Holmes to lay in.
Holmes swished home a three-pointer as the last quarter commenced to cut the hosts' deficit to 59-49.
Kai Williams looked to have restored calm when he floated in a long-distance shot, but this was to be his side's final points, despite more than eight minutes remaining.
Holmes was on the mark again to bring matters to 62-51, a score that would stand until there were four minutes left.
Holmes assisted Tuck to break the drought and then similarly assisted Horstmann. A couple of Taylor free throws went badly astray and the same man saw his next shot attempt blocked before Horstmann once more slammed home a score.
With matters poised at 62-58, frustration grew for Wolves as they saw continued drives to the basket by Taylor rejected and Creekmore fighting tiredness as he battled to break through the Sheffield wall around their basket.
Creekmore's annoyance could no longer be contained when he voiced his anger to the referees and was penalised with a technical foul, gifting his opponents a couple of free throws which Holmes duly converted.