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Location, service.
Location No views at all. Breakfast included and was supposed to open at 6:30 but still no hot entrees by 6:50.
The only thing I can say is, it's centeraly located nothing else was intresting. well, this is not a 4 star, if I wanna rate it, I would say 2.5, it is a old building which you can hear people in aisle and from other rooms, staff can't speak english or they dont want to (which is not acceptable) and I dont know why they employed them! I asked to clean my room but it didnt happen(they forgot), and the rate they charged was different from what I booked.
Hotel was well located. Staff was competent. Room was large enough for three people comfortably. Bathroom was large and facilities all worked well. Room was kept clean and neat by staff. Relatively quiet.
The convenience of its location. The front office staff where very attentive and we really appreciated their good command of the English Language! Nothing we did not like about the hotel, it was great, but please do not restrict "William Walker" as the only person able to reply to this survey. Please give other options such as me (his wife!!) - after all you sent this email to ME not him!!!
The size of the room. The location of the hotel. The value of the hotel in what you got for your money.
The best thing about the hotel is its location, close to shopping and restaurants. Inattentive reception staff, poor elevator service
The staff was very helpful.The locations was great! The room was large and very comfortable. I would recommend this hotel and stay here again. No
the plaies and the staff in the hotel
Good location on the shopping street,plenty of malls and places to eat cheaply. Good price for the location. Taxis, can't get to the hotel as it is pedestrian only area. Problems with elevators meant that the stairs were needed. Ground floor looked like a deserted/disused shopping mall in the evening. Not a nice place to enter after 11pm. Restaurant/breakfast area shabby, no internet access except two shared machines. Under-staffed.
The beds are old
The room was so comfortable, beautiful bed linen, pillows and towels. Very luxurious.
the location is very good They gave us a very small and noisy room compared with the rest of the rooms that had the same prize. The staff were not very helpful, I asked them for a hairdresser and they couldnt direct me to one, I also had an emergency and need batteries and they couldnt help me either. They told us when we arrived that breakfast was included and then when we were leaving they charged us for it. In the reservation the breakfast wasnt included but since the receptionist mentioned it, we just believed her and then paid an enormus amount of money for it. There is no iron on the rooms, so you have to pay to get your clothes ironed.
It was extremely clean and very comfortable. The staff was very helpful with suggestions and directions for things to do and getting around Buenos Aires. It was our favorite hotel during our trip to Argentina. The complimentary breakfast was generous and excellent as well.
Very well run, comfortable, centrally located hotel with courteous staff who helped with every request. Highly recommended.
An excellent hotel with excellent services; good location, close to the centre and several restaurants; excellent value for money
Great room for the price
The location can't be beat. Across the street from bars and a Subway and close to the best restaurants in town. Tours pick you up at the hotel. Plus, as you're aware, the exchange rate is a challenge. Although the official exchange rate is 8 to 1USD, the hotel offered 11. This was a huge help as it's not as good at shady black market outlets will give you at 13, but it prevents you from having to go to these places. The host at breakfast was a total jerk. Staff in general could use an attitude adjustment, but this guy takes the cake. The doormen were the only people that showed any interest at all.
Location is ok, breakfast is great. The Staff was sort of angry the entire visit; from front desk to room service (note - housekeeping was good although there was no interaction with myself) ,I felt unpleasantly greeted. Miscellaneous notes- the fitness room is mediocre not because of the equipment but because there is no ventilation in the basement where the pool and gym are- which made it very difficult to breathe while running/ working out.
Hotel staff were helpful and lent me cash as I was having withdrawing cash problem Wifi terrible pool and spa available
Breakfast and room comfort There was some noise coming from the air conditioning equipment outside.
great location and breakfast... nice, confortable rooms. Very friendly hotel staff.
the staff and the acomodations
It's well located to my local office and a quaintly unique boutique setting. It's small enough that the staff remembers you when you come and go and you are not lost in the crowd, which can tend to be the case at larger hotels. There wasn't anything I didn't like. I would have liked to swim with the roof open since it was warm out and the roof was not retracted. It was summer time so I figured they would have opened it up. Not a big issue and it more than made up for it in every other way.
This was my second stay at Alvear Art. I returned because I enjoyed my first time. I like the location: the area ranging from the Plaza de Mayo all the way up to Recoleta contains a lot that interests me. I enjoy sitting on a bench in Plaza San Martin and listening to the birds and the city while reading something thoughtful and contemplating life. It's nice too to have within walking range a number of nice restaurants. The hotel staff was glad to advise me and make suggestions. The servers in the hotel restaurant treated me like a friend. I believe I have found my place to stay in Buenos Aires.
good location and big room.
The room's confort that it was not possible to have a soup of the menu during room service time.
location aircondition badly functioning - can not open window wide enough to ventilate. - matress was awful, felt like waterbed, when ever the other person moved, you moved too.
the location and the side of the room together with the garden vieux. the internet acces is pour in the room
We enjoyed the helpful staff,cleanliness of hotel and the overall quality was very good A more reasonably priced breakfast would have been a big plus. Expensive buffet breakfast of little interest and not always convenient to leave each morning to have breakfast
Everything is a wonderfull elegant hotel , and you can get it for a very economic rate.
The hotel is increadible! It´s very confortable and clean. The bathroom is suberb! There is no room service through the night long. The breakfast is very poor comparing to the hotel level. At least, I wonder if the´s a hairdresser at the hotel.
the location was very good. Hotel facilities were also of a very good standard. Room quite large for price. toulet had not been cleaned. Staff were not very friendly or helpful.
The facade of the hotel is nothing special- a 19 or 20 story brick building; however, the lobby is very pretty with spiral staircases and marbe pillars. The rooms are a good size and very clean. They charge for the internet, for the water in the room,for the coffee machine in the room, and they charged me $20 US dollars for a collect call to my credit card company. Given that this is one of the more expensive hotels in Buenos Aires, this type of nickel and diming of guests is offensive. When you enter the hotel there are always 5 or 6 people waiting to open the door, yet when I could not set up the wireless connection and was connected to the business center,no one answered the phone-prefer having good service rather than the appearance of good service. The gym, which is advertised as state of the art, consists of a few treadmills and bikes and a universal machine and a few dumbells.Shower took 15 mins to get warm.
The location in a lovely part of Buenos Aires, design of the hotel public rooms and guest rooms, and staff were all excellent.
Possibility of early checking in and late checking out without any difficulty No real lunch or dinner facilities in the hotel
Staff goes out of their way to accommodate and make you feel welcome. Rooms are a good size and well equipped. Very comfortable. High standard. It's one of the better 4 Seasons Hotels. I've stayed there many times now and would definitely go back. No slippers in the room.
the staff, the breakfast, the rooms, the concierge didn't know that the pool was closing for maintenance and would be closed for 1 week. went to enjoy pool and wasn't not able.
Rooms at Level 8 and up are fully renovated with douple window to reduce noise level. The rooms are great. Staff was extremly helpful & friendly. In additioan, the loactioan is excellent. When booking through Booking.com, they will put you in a room below level 8. All these rooms are not renovated. After my complained I got "upgraded" to Level 8.
The hotel exceeded my expectations. I had read some not-so-great reviews of it after booking, and was considering changing hotels after the reviews... and I was glad I didn't! The staff was fantastic, the included breakfast was amazing, and most importantly i always felt like i was safe and my important items were very secure in their safe. The room was a bit noisy because my room overlooked the street and the windows are certainly not noise proof. But that did not affect my overall outlook on the hotel.
The people are very helpful and friendly. THe localization of the hotel is near the city center. Improve noise isolation
The room was clean and the bed very confortable
Great location, really good value for the price, helpful staff, fair dollar to peso exchange rate at reception, good park view from upper floors, 12th floor room was very quiet, in room on the 6th floor we could sometimes hear quests in adjacent rooms, clean hot showers and bath tub. Never had WiFi problems. Would recommend and will be back Breakfast a little expensive if not provided with room price but has a large selection of items. Taxis hailed on the street at about half the price of remise ordered by front desk.
service was quite good; location was also good - local buses and subway line "D" nearby; excellent pizzeria and small shops around the corner; catholic church across the street but no bells ringing to disturb hotel guests; ample and good breakfast buffet the lights and tv in the room were a little difficult to figure out - at first it seemed like it was on a timer but after fooling around with it, we finally got it to work but it's not a matter of turning the switch on or off
Staff were pleasant and helpfull, location was excellent
The courtesy of the staff and the services offers to the clients. The bathtub is not good and the sliding door is very noisy.
excellent service, very polite and helpful stuff, nice room good location.
Everything was perfect. Concierge was outstanding.
It was lovely. Luxurious and charming staff. Did not like groups of noisy tourists.
The service was rich, you feel home There were some troubles sometimes with the lifts, nothing really bothering but total quality is still part of the luxury service they have to offer
Location, boutique style environment, very quiet, breakfast, wait staff, large room, great bathroom, comfy beds. Breakfast was amazing and the wait staff was amazing. They fixed us little to-go container of cookies as a treat. Very attentive. I travel often and I wish all hotels were like this. Can't find one thing I didn't like!
We have travelled a fair bit and its the first hotel that have a policie no outside food or drinks allowed. (Acceptable if the hotel as a restaurant, but ut was not the case) We soon realized, on Christmas eve, all restaurant booked with reservation so we opted to buy a pizza and go back to the room. Well to our suprise the night clerk was very rude and obnoxious in refusing us to bring the pizza to the room. It was quite disappointing. We sat on the curb and enjoyed a slice and then gave it to people on the street. All to say , had we known that ahead we would not have rented this place. Very old, dated and cleanliness is less then desirable. Mildew in bathroom, ac was not cooling the place let alone we requested a second key so we could keep the unit on while away, and that was also an issue and a drama to get the key. All to say there is lots of hotel in BA and this is not one we would recommend.
The hotel was very clean and the staff was helpful Even though wireless internet was not advertised, it is available. However appartently it does not reach the upper floors
The location was perfect for what we had planned to do in Buenos Aires. Most of the main attractions are within walking distance, and if not, taxis are very cheap in the city. The staff was very helpful in getting more information for me. They looked up an address of a specific restaurant that I had in mind, and told me how to get there...and they took care of all the logistics for booking a Gaucho Ranch excursion. They had 2 computers available in the lobby with free access to the internet, which was just perfect for what we needed. Breakfast was a good buffet...nothing amazing, but it did the trick. Nothing horrible, but the hallway and rooms were too warm for our liking, and being the winter time still (Sep 7-10) I don't think the air conditioning was turned on, just the fan worked. We made due by opening the window a crack behind the drapes, and cooled the room just enough, and kept our wine cool behind there too.
well located good size king bed good tv selection and able to store luggage without cost breakfast was ordinary and breakfast room was crowded and plates were not removed quickly. 2 single beds when king bed was not available, rooms facing back of hotel did seem crowded and small
Nice location, free parking. Old furnish, the wall´s paint was very old, small room. Lack of maintenance in furnish and toilette.
The personal are very accomodating
There were hookers right outside of the hotel entrance. Lots of them. Nothing! everything was fine.
The hotel is close of most importants touristics points of Buenos Aires' downtown. The staff of hotel, in most of situations, is very polite, mainly Pamela. She is very kind. The price is little high and the acoustic isolation of our room was terrible. But, in general, it was a good accomodation.
Location was central and with easy access; Social areas were big and confortable; Some problems in room maintenance and the hotel staff took too much time to solve them
The cooked breakfast was substantial with a variety of choices i.e. juices, fresh fruit, dessert. In San Martin plaza and a 5 min walk to the shopping precinct and Pacific Galleria. Room was too small, no room around the bed and between bed and cupboard.
price, location, breakfast bathroom was rediculously small and shower drained out of its area, very poor lighting generally, room needed repairs, also unclean
the staff are really accessible and friendly, the location is excellent and the beds are very comfortable.
Very convenient location, very helpful staff.
Location, comfortable. Staff is very kind.
Nice hotel but very noisy, the street outside is very busy to the early hours and there is no sound insulation Noise level from the street
The location was great. The decor was modern. The breakfast provided was ample in variety of foods and choices provided. The friendly hotel staff was responsive to all of our requests. The elevators sometimes did not work. The beds were very firm.
The location was very good. 20 seconds walking to the nearest metro station, 2 blocks away from "Av. 9 de Julio" and 1 block to "Calle Florida". Breakfast was fantastic, with variety and quality. There is wi-fi internet in the hotel but (we wonder why) the hotel requests the payment of an expensive daily rate (ARS$20, USD$7, €4) for its use. There are two computers in the lobby, free of charge, but you need to wait and it's not as confortable as using your own computer.
Nice room, good food, excellent staff service. Internet connection poor.
The building was well kept and the staff was professional.The location of the hotel was ideal. We had visited the hotel 8 years ago and haddinner there and we decided to stay there this time. It lived up to our expectations.
1. Professional welcome and check-in 2. Large rooms 3. Charm and history of hotel 4. Location 5. Frontdesk staff 6. Proactive spa staff looking to accommodate schedules 1. Low energy lamps are ok, but they should choose to have a lightning that underlines the beauty of the hotel. Currently it's lightning is like in a hospital... 2. Breakfast area should be kept more tidier, when there are a lot of people. It was a bit messy.
The Plaza is a wonderful piece of Argentina's history. Excellent location in the heart of the shopping district. Wonderful, friendly, attentive personnel. Their recommendation for the restaurant 'Las Nazarenas' was one of our highlights, fabulous!!! It is a historic building, so there are some quirks, but in my opinion, well worth it. My only issue is that Wi-Fi should be included. However, it is for free in the lobby.
High ceilings and elegant atmosphere from a time long ago.
Everything was really great. The reservation was respected, very clean and quiet room, big and confortable double bed, nice bathroom with a jacuzzy. Breakfast is ok. The staff is heplful and polite. Localization: better impossible, two squares from 9 de Julio and two squares from Calle Florida, lots of good restaurants around. I'm sure i'll be back. None
The staff was very polite and kind; we got an upgrade to a luxury room that was excellent! The hotel is clean, the room is cozy and modern, the location is perfect, near the major shopping streets. Breakfast is a plus, with a good variety of food that is well made and fresh. An excellent choice for anyone going to Buenos Aires, definitely would stay again! Nothing, everything was perfect.
Kind people at reception and services; localization 1 - lack of energy for two nights left the rooms without air conditioning and light; to fix theenergy entrance cable was a task for the hotel that lost time to identify the problem and contract maintenance - no compensation given fo this fault: we expected a discount in rates for these two nights...but not.
breakfast buffet is good on 3rd floor Gym on 22nd flor is good, weights and running machines although parks are close pool is under renovation for next three months beds are comfortable but no sweet sleeper like in usa order premium taxi - which is good, but its twice price. quiet hotel ripoff of premium taxi ordering service 140 ARS peso for two coffees in reception one business screen in sheraton link
The staff were excellent
Good location.
They did not have adaptors for eletricity
rude stafff you increased my night rate midweek at a much higher price than for the other nights tell me why?i will never use you or expedia ever again i am writing to the holiday critics to warn them i am going to try and get a refund by going to the trading standards i hope they can help
Excellent address just in the corner of Florida and Galerias Pacífico, wonderful breakfast and very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff very kind. Large pool. Excellent cost- benefift. Excelente localização, café-da -manhã e quartos limpos e confortáveis. Funcionários muito atenciosos. Piscina grande. Excelente custo- benefício. No
they upgraded my room on their initiative without any further charge from classic level to club level the opening timetable of the breakfast halls should be settled at the same time, some colleagues could start at 6.30 at 3rd floor, while at 21st floor only at 7. If you have to leave very early and you are club level
Comfort and in down town. Easy for travellers and perfect location.
The staff atitude I did not like that breakfast was not included
Handy location for most of the activities I attended in Buenos Aires. Friendly staff. Decor is dated. Food was second rate. Hotel doesn't justify a 5 star rating.
The remolding was very nice and they now have a full time restaurant. All staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We had to extend stay due to illness and required late room cleaning and it was no problem and met cheerfully. At Plaza hotel 3 months ago, if you were not out of your room by 2pm, forget having it cleaned or fresh towels and that claims to be a 5 star. The room is large, mini suite at a near economy price. You can spend a lot more at other hotels for little difference and you can spend a little less and get a lot less. Our room is 3 times the size for only $20 per day difference than the last ostensible 4 star. This hotel borders on 5 star. Not the best location for business but nice for sightseeing.
Too cheap and therefore there is no single chair in room. The only thing you can do is luy down on the bed
Room was comfortable. Good breakfast The room was a little run down- with the door broken. The bathroom was extremely small and claustrophobic. While the ratings say 5star- it is no where close to a 5star...more like a 3star hotel.
The Feirs park was very central for our needs,quite spacious,and very handy to shopping, restaurants and transport hubs. Good buffet breakfast and good room facilities.
The staff and the food were excelente. None
My wife and I stayed for 8 nights in connection with an international sport event. From the location to the staff to the size of the room were all beyond our expectations. We walked to almost every neighborhood in the city. The supermarket across the street was a real convenience. The staff is very friendly. We liked everything.
Room was somewhat shabby. Despite large size, flow in unit was awful and bathroom tiny. Just did not have a good feel.
The location was very convenient for all the major attractions and the stuff was very helpful The stuff should improve their english
Location Almost nobody speaks English, or other language as well...
Location At the 11th floor the end of run of the lift is very noisy.
I liked the spaciousness of the rooms. It was pretty quiet too, at least as long as you had quiet neighbors. I thought that the internet connection would have been better. I was only able to access the wireless internet from my room a couple of times, for maybe a half hour. Otherwise, I would sit in the lobby to do my email.
The location is excellent. Breakfast was good. The bathroom was not good and the rooms are smaller than what they look on the pictures.
It was well located to centro and recoleta Internet was sporadic and way to slow
The location of the hotel is very good. The room was very quiet and confortable, the buffet breakfast very good and the staff very helpful.
Central location. Nice large room with kitchen area
we stayed at the hotel only 1 night. First we were given a stinky room (smoke!) with a dirty bathroom, gone to the reception to complain, we got a bigger, cleaner room\bathroom! good breakfast (for the argentinian standard!) the Lift could do with some cleaning!
Staff very helpful. Security excellent and good value for the money. This is the second time I have stayed at Arenales and I will return. Not a plush hotel but clean, comfortable and without problems. I enjoyed the personal service provided. 4 stars Breakfast was a bit spartan, could use more fresh fruit. The elevator sounds like it was about to collapse but it worked with no problem.
It was near the city and shopping was convenient. Good security and service but may need some upgrade for the interiors. Too busy with so many people coming and going. Would be nice if they had some fine dining at the lobby.
Hostess are helpful Claim a 5 star hotel it's a joke. I would not say that is a disaster but price does not worth the old facilities from the 70's. Standard room is not update, old toilets and broken furnisher. Hello? This is not what I would expect on a Sheraton but not even on a 5 star hotel. The area is not the best in the city. I truly recommend you any boutique hotel brand new in Palermo and half price. This probably was one of the best hotels in BA but not any more.
The room is big, the bed is large and comfortable, good pillows, good shower, good location. The window didn't close properly, which made the room quite noisy. Some of the bathroom fixtures were not working. One of the bedside lamps didn't work.
Location Building needs more maintenance. Towels are too old.
The staff The price you consign das not inckude the taxes., please sean the total prices
convenient location easy access to different sights one room in particular was unkept...faucets leaking etc
helpful staff, nice breakfast the swimming pool is open only from 3 to 7 pm - very inconvenient
The hotel is in a good location close to Santa Fe Av. The room was big and the bed was so comfortable. The staff were very gentle especially Mariano and Julian.


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Have a sauna evening at Hotel Alba!
Our sauna can also be rented for private use. Spacious sauna section and the Albis meeting room next to it can be rented for meetings, gatherings or corporate recreation day. Our secluded sauna terrace is the perfect place after sauna and if you want, you can take a refreshing dip from the pier to the Jyväsjärvi lake.
The sauna section and terrace are fully lisenced areas and you can combine your sauna visit or event with our sauna menu or à la carte. Premises are suited for 2-15 persons.
- Sauna rental €12 / person / 2 hours
- Minimum charge 6 persons
- Includes sauna usage, meeting room rental and towels
- We reserve the right to alter the prices during special seasons

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Confucius says: France aimer beaucoup Chinese
As an Antipodean outsider who has now acquired French nationality, I don't wish to dwell upon the nasty beliefs of this political old-timer who succeeded in shaking the foundations of the French Republic in the presidential elections of 2002, when he knocked out the Socialist candidate Lionel Jospin and found himself up against Jacques Chirac in the final sprint. Fortunately for France, since that ephemeral moment of glory, Le Pen's supporters have been dwindling away towards zero. But the archaic 80-year-old wolf is still alive and kicking, and he seizes every opportunity of baring his teeth, either in smiles or in snarls.
Confronted with the problem of reimbursing financial debts brought about by their political failures, Le Pen and his party have been obliged to sell off their worldly possessions, including their home base in a posh suburb of Paris.
An old photo reveals that this place is not exactly pretty... but neither are the ideas of Le Pen and his FN party. In view of its dimensions, this building has always been referred to fondly, by party members, as the Paquebot (ocean liner).
Le Pen's Titanic has just found an unexpected purchaser: China. A Shanghai university wants to acquire the property for an extension school enabling Chinese students to master French. Why not? Once upon a time, Le Pen might have been horrified by the idea that a Communist nation might acquire his ocean liner on the outskirts of Paris and exploit it as a base for invading France. Since the opening of the Games, everybody knows that China has changed. They've left silly old Mao out on a ledge, to be forgotten in the future. Why shouldn't modern China purchase an extreme right-wing holy of holies? They've moved back towards Confucius... who said: War doesn't decide who's right. War decides who's left.
4 comments:
- cm said...
War doesn't decide who's right. War decides who's left.
Great ! I shall bear this quote in mind.
- August 13, 2008 at 3:07 PM
- cm said...
According to Wikiquote, this quotation is attributed to Bertrand Russel. I don't know who is right/left/wrong, but to my ears it does not sound like Confucius (this word play won't work in Chinese).
- August 13, 2008 at 5:14 PM
- William Skyvington said...
In my imagination, Confucius had surely pronounced words of wisdom concerning the case of this man whose political vision, after the loss of his left eye in circumstances that remain fuzzy, was directed exclusively to the far right. So I tried vainly to invent a Confucius joke concerning Le Pen's sale of their ugly 5000-square-meter headquarters at Saint-Cloud, but the inspiration didn't come. It was Pierre Desproges, rather than Confucius, who produced the most memorable maxim about Le Pen, but his humor doesn't quite make it across the translation barrier: There's more humanity in the eye of a dog wagging its tail than in Le Pen's penis when he wiggles his glass eye.
- August 14, 2008 at 12:25 AM
- catherine todd said...
Wow. What an article; justice is served and "what goes around comes around." Le Pen reminds me of Jesse Helms, from North Carolina, who thank God is also gone from our political landscape. Where do these people come from, and where do they go? Where it's hot-hot-hot we can only pray!
"War doesn't decide who's right. War decides who's left."
Wow and Amen. And I agree with cm that it sounds more like a quote from "Bertrand Russel." Great insight; I too will have to remember this one.
- September 3, 2008 at 5:41 AM


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For the Troop Four Day Hike & Orienteering Contest at the Hopedale Parklands on March 14, 2009.
_____________________________________ has my permission to attend the event as noted above. If I can not be reached in a medical emergency, I authorize the Adult Leaders to obtain the appropriate medical care, at my expense, if necessary.
During the event I can be reached at the following telephone # ______________
If I can not be reached, please contact __________________________
at this telephone #______________________ Relationship to scout __________
Signed _____________________________________ Date ____________
I would like to (please circle) drive and attend the event. I can take ___ scouts, including my scout.
drive to the event. I can take ___ scouts, including my scout.
drive back from the event. I can take ___ scouts, including my scout
The scoutmaster will tally up the scouts and the available transportation help, and contact you with transportation details.
Permission Slip is due at the March 2nd troop meeting. Call Phil Bedard at 508-282-0283 if your scout would like to attend the camping trip, but can not attend the March 2nd troop meeting.
For Adults Driving (needed for BSA tour permit):
Vehicle Make: _______________
Vehicle Model: _______________
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[Transcribed information mainly from the early 1820s]"RICCALL, a parish in the wapentake of Ouse and Derwent, liberties of Howdenshire and St. Peter's; 10 miles S. of York. The church is dedicated to St. Mary (see Churches for photograph), and the living which is a discharged vicarage, is in the gift of the prebendary of Riccall. There is at this place an endowed school, for teaching twelve poor children to read. The village of Riccall is situated near the river Ouse, and is memorable as the landing place of Hardrada, king of Norway, in 1066.* Here are two manors in this parish, one of them belonging to the Prebendary, and the other to the Bishop of Durham. On the west of the village and impending on the banks of the river are the magnificent remains of the episcopal manor-house of La. Well Hall; and the mansion is surrounded by three broad moats, the river being the western boundary. About fifty years ago when the land in this village first came into cultivation, several entire skulls were dug up in good preservation, and a rough flag four feet square with a cross barbarously sculptured was found here, and at present forms part of the pavement of the parish church. The population of this village now amounts to 599.
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Supreme Commander Fowler Birdy - Paul Norrell
Supreme Commander Fowler Birdy arrived at SPD's Earth station ready to prove that he is a better leader than Commander Cruger. He got off the transport and Commander Cruger greeted him with welcome to SPD's Earth station. Supreme Commander Birdy walked at a face pace and headed straight for the SPD staff gathered and standing at attention. Supreme Commander Birdy asked Commander Cruger where are the Power Rangers - although they were standing right in front of him. Commander Cruger pointed them out and Supreme Commander Birdy was not impressed. He asked in disdain if these were the Rangers he was always bragging about and added that he had expected more. Supreme Commander Birdy then asked to see the command center. There he was impressed with all the high tech equipment and commented on how nice it must be to work here. Commander Cruger told him that he had no complaints and gave full credit for all the technology to Dr. Manx. Supreme Commander Birdy suggested that maybe Dr. Manx's should work for him, Dr. Manx quickly told him no thanks as she was happy where she was. Supreme Commander Birdy was not happy with Dr. Manx's reply. The alarm went off and the Rangers were sent to battle a giant robot that had entered the city. Supreme Commander Birdy, Commander Cruger, and Kat monitored the battle on the computer screen. Supreme Commander Birdy continued to be unimpressed with the Rangers' abilities. During the battle, he thought Red Ranger should have seen one of the blows coming. Commander Cruger replied that there were procedures to be followed and they had to be patience. Supreme Commander Birdy sneered and told Commander Cruger like you were patience on Sirius. Commander Cruger turned around and told him that was uncalled for. Although the Rangers' destroyed the robot, Supreme Commander Birdy was not pleased. He told Commander Cruger that the robot should have never made it into the city. Supreme Commander Birdy wanted the Ranger team split up. Commander Cruger told him that sometimes he does split the team, but not today. Supreme Commander Birdy insisted that the team be split up on a permanent basis. Commander Cruger told him that would be their downfall as Emperor Gruumm would pick them off one by one. Outrage, Supreme Commander Birdy told Commander Cruger that this was not a discussion, it was an order. Commander Cruger refused and was relieved of his duties. Supreme Commander Birdy and Commander Cruger entered the transport area. All of SPD's staff was gathered to see Supreme Commander Birdy off. Jack stepped forward and told him that on behalf of all of SPD, they hoped he had a pleasant visit. Supreme Commander Birdy thanked "Sky". Jack told him it was Jack, but Supreme Commander Birdy didn't care. He told the group that Commander Cruger had an announcement. Commander Cruger told them that it had been his privilege to work with them and that he had been relieved from his duties. All orders were to be taken from Supreme Commander Birdy. Supreme Commander Birdy looked smugly on. Later, Supreme Commander Birdy was in the command center. Kat walked in, unaware of his presence. He startled her when he stood up and told her that he was just going to call for her. Supreme Commander Birdy was ready to make changes and make his presence known. He told Kat that he wanted another monitor installed, microphones on the Rangers' suits and he wanted to start replacing the current Rangers. The alarm went off and Supreme Commander Birdy demanded to know what was going on. Kat told him that there had been a large energy surge. Supreme Commander Birdy told Kat to bring in the Rangers. He lost his patience as pushed Kat's hand away as he called for the Rangers. The cadets quickly entered the command center. Supreme Commander Birdy told them of the energy surge and, seeing them as tools and not as beings, he told them he wanted Red, Blue, and Green Rangers to investigate. Z asked him only three. Supreme Commander Birdy menacing asked Z if she had a problem with that and Z replied no. Jack, Sky, and Bridge left to investigate. Later, Sky, Bridge, and Jack returned to the command center. Supreme Commander Birdy waited to hear their report. Jack told him that the energy surge was Gruumm. Supreme Commander Birdy was startled to learn that Gruumm was on Earth and angry that the Rangers did not capture him. Kat tried to defend the guys, but Supreme Commander Birdy dismiss what Kat had said. He asked the guys if there had been anything else. Bridge was about to say something, but Sky replied that there had been nothing else and that they were lucky to get out of there alive. Disgusted, Supreme Commander Birdy dismissed them. Supreme Commander Birdy sat alone in the command center. He thought that Commander Cruger could not defeat Gruumm on Sirius and the Rangers could not defeat Gruumm on Earth. If you want something done, you have to do it yourself. Supreme Commander Birdy got his sword and prepared himself for battle. Kat entered and asked him what he had wanted. Supreme Commander Birdy told Kat that a wanted criminal was seen in c sector and he wanted Pink and Yellow to investigate. Kat told him that she would like to analyze the situation to determine the best person suited for the job. Angry, Supreme Commander Birdy told Kat to not question his orders and to do what he says. He stormed out of the command center. Supreme Commander Birdy entered the empty stadium where Jack, Sky, and Bridge had battle Gruumm. Soon Gruumm appeared, but Gruumm was not happy to see Supreme Commander Birdy. Gruumm wanted Cruger, but the bird would do. Supreme Commander Birdy and Gruumm battle and to his cost, he discovered that Gruumm was not easy to defeat. Eventually Gruumm had him in his clutches and called him a foolish, old bird. Gruumm was about to deliver a fatal blow when Shadow Ranger appeared and fired at Gruumm. Supreme Commander Birdy was released, but he was not happy about it. He was angry that Shadow Ranger soon proved that he was the more powerful warrior. The rest of the Rangers joined Supreme Commander Birdy on the sidelines. He pointed out that Shadow Ranger had disobeyed his orders. Red Ranger pointed out that if Shadow Ranger hadn't, he wouldn't be here right now. Eventually Shadow Ranger had Gruumm retreat. Shadow Ranger joined the rest of the Rangers on the sidelines and lead a cheer for SPD. The rest of the Rangers joined in. Supreme Commander Birdy reluctantly joined in as well. Later, Supreme Commander Birdy faced all of the SPD staff. He was preparing to leave. Supreme Commander Birdy told the group that he was giving them his highest recommendation. He walked along with Commander Cruger and told him that he would no longer interfere with his best commander. Before Supreme Commander Birdy boarded, he told Commander Cruger that they were counting on him to bring it home. Commander Cruger vowed that he would. Supreme Commander Birdy left.
An urgent message arrived at Galaxy Command and it was from Commander Cruger. The most wanted criminal in the galaxy, Devastation and his brother Shorty, the second most wanted criminal were attacking Earth with Morgana. The Rangers were not doing well and Commander Cruger had asked for assistance. Supreme Commander Birdy replied in the form of a hologram at the command center. He told them that: SPD is aware of your plight. We regret, at this time, it would take too long to get to you. Supreme Commander Birdy also feared that depleting their forces would make them fall into Gruumm's trap. He told them that they were on their own before signing off.
The monitor beeped and Supreme Commander Birdy appeared on screen. The monitor was in Kat's lab and Commander Cruger, Kat, and Boom were there. Commander Cruger acknowledge Birdy's presence: Commander Birdy. Kat: Hello sir. Supreme Commander Birdy acknowledge each one: Cruger, Dr. Manx, Bang. Boom replied: Boom. Commander Cruger asked him: What can I do for you Commander? Is there a problem at headquarters? Supreme Commander Birdy replied: On the contrary, I have good news. I'm calling to offer Dr. Manx's a top level position here at the SPDHQ as Chief of Technology. Kat was stunned and asked Supreme Commander Birdy if she could think about it. Later, Supreme Commander Birdy contacted Commander Cruger and asked him if Kat had made a decision yet. Commander Cruger did not know and went to find Kat. Kat accepted the position and left for headquarters. Kat was looking around the building when Supreme Commander Birdy walked up. He told Kat that he was very pleased that she accepted the position. Kat told him that she was happy to help S.P.D. in any possible. Kat asked him what should she start on. A young girl walked up and Supreme Commander Birdy told Kat that her new assistant could help her. Supreme Commander Birdy walked away, but Kat soon caught up with him. Kat questioned him about the staff meetings her new assistant had just told her about. Supreme Commander Birdy told Kat that she would have the top people working for her. He continued that she would never have to get her hands dirty. Kat replied that she liked to get her hands dirty. Supreme Commander Birdy told Kat that was not the way things were done at headquarters and walked away. Later, Kat found Supreme Commander Birdy. Kat had seen on her screen that the Rangers, in their zords, were battling a robot powered by an unstable power source. Kat was worried. Supreme Commander Birdy was not and told her that Cruger's Rangers had battled before and have always won, and that the Rangers were no longer her concern. Kat told him about the unstable power source and she knew a former classmate who had been developing the technology. Kat stressed that the Rangers could be destroyed. Supreme Commander Birdy was stunned. Kat wanted to help the Rangers and Supreme Commander Birdy asked her what she could do. Kat told him that maybe she could talk to him. Supreme Commander Birdy was skeptical. He told her that he found, sometimes, that actions were better than words. Supreme Commander Birdy handed her a small silver case. Kat opened and was surprised to see a morpher inside. Kat was about to refuse, but Supreme Commander Birdy wouldn't let her. He told her that it would only work for an hour and to use it wisely. Kat nodded her head in agreement.
Headquarters sent Supreme Commander Birdy, Sergeant Silverback and others to Newtech City to help them in their battle against the Troobian invasion. Omega Ranger and Nova Ranger were thrilled with their arrival. Supreme Commander Birdy and the rest went immediately into action and battle the numerous Krybots, Blueheads, and Orangeheads on the ground. Omni arrived on Earth and claim it as his own. The rest of the Rangers were in their zord and they battled Omni. Supreme Commander Birdy and the rest of the crowd watched from below as the Rangers maxed out their lasers and fired at Omni. Moments later, Omni erupted into pieces. Supreme Commander Birdy, under Kat's direction, began helping the injured. Kat also wanted anyone report missing. Supreme Commander Birdy and the rest of the crowd were stunned when Commander Cruger arrived, with Isinia at his side, and B Squad behind him. Commander Cruger lead a cheer for S.P.D. and Supreme Commander Birdy and the rest of the crowd repeated the cheer joyfully. In the midst of their celebration, Gruumm arrived. Supreme Commander Birdy, along with the rest of the crowd, watched anxiously as Commander Cruger and Gruumm battled. Eventually, Commander Cruger knocked off Gruumm's other horn and contained him. Commander Cruger faced the crowd and told them that justice had been serve. Supreme Commander Birdy and the rest of the crowd cheered.
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Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman from Florida.
We're in an unusual situation here where the same people on the other side of the aisle who decry the regulation of what insurance providers have to provide to those they insure across State borders and who want to interfere with our requirement that insurance companies not be allowed to discriminate based on preexisting conditions, on the other hand they say we need to replace the State tort systems, all 50 of them, with one overarching Federal approach with regard to malpractice.
So whereas there is no Federal role in protecting
patients from being dropped by their insurers, from preventing insurance companies from excluding individuals because they had childhood asthma, because they're a breast cancer survivor, and in many cases even because they have a child, while there is no Federal role for that, somehow there is a Federal role in micromanaging the way in which somebody who was wrongfully injured by a botched procedure can seek recourse.
I ask my colleagues, not only where is the consistency, but how can we reconcile this with our values as Americans?
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"In old days men had the rack. Now they have Salon."
Salon.com is an award-winning (as they like to remind you) American news and lifestyle website. It is written by a strange mixture of people who earn over 50k a year and own more Apple products than most poor people have ever seen, fat, ultra-feminist lesbian goths and skinny, sensitive, nerdy, bespectacled, unwashed men who look like they have never bathed or been laid in their lives and who probably never will be. This disparate constituency is united by a loathing of "the Right Wing", historically the GOP and the Catholic Church; now their own country, the 1%, the wealthy, the Koch Brothers, Pamela Geller, Israel and Ayn Rand of course. Salon readers and editors are generally stereotyped as thinking they should rule the world, as opposed to Fox News watchers and reporters who think they do rule the world, Capitalism Magazine readers, who know they should rule the world and readers of The New York Times who actually do. The idea of Salon ruling the world is similar to the idea of Miley Cyrus running NASA.
The infinite monkey theorem states that a monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for a long enough time will eventually type Hamlet. The good news is that in next to no time at all, that same monkey can write for Salon. (Even quicker if the monkey has done porn.) Statistics indicate that Salon readers and editors like to sit in Starbucks sipping Frappucinos and texting on their I-Phones whilst criticising Steve Jobs for paying children to work in sweatshops and complaining about how big businesses are crushing the working classes. They usually drive Priuses.
edit Why Salon contains and covers what it does
Salon readers and writers generally convince themselves that they're intrepid outsiders battling a system controlled by the far right, libertarian, Islamophobic, capitalist, Randist, sexist, homophobic, gun-toting, global warming denialist, imperialist 1% defending Jew lobby who seek to destroy the world through not allowing children younger than ten to be taught about sex and refusing to recycle, even though they themselves live in relative comfort and luxury and have probably never even set foot on a farm or in a factory where the supposed oppressed proletariats work. This known as "Marxist-Leninist" syndrome.
edit Stop Advancing the Exploitative Racist Agenda of Advertising
In order to attract internet hits, Salon display a column of top searches along the right hand side of their page, most of them linking back to the right-wing entertainment website, AskMen.
edit Salonese: What White, Male Hetero-Patriarchal Capitalist Shitlord George Orwell Got Wrong About Newspeak
Hint: It's not a bad thing.
- The USA/America - New York, specifically the Upper East Side.
- Islamophobia – Opposing Sharia Law, clitorectomies, child-marriage, polygamy and wife beating, not jerking off to a copy of the Qu'ran.
- Atheism: Opposing Christianity and Judaism but never daring to criticise Islam.
- Sexism – Telling women they're beautiful or showing an interest in them.
- Homophobia – Heterosexuality.
- Imperialism - Anything the United States does overseas. Being Israeli.
- Progressive – A term coined by Upton Sinclair for closeted socialists to describe themselves with so as to get people to trust them.
- Socialism – Wanting the government to do everything and own everything, waving a Palestinian flag around and opposing the war with Iraq. This is all good by the way.
- Tea Party - Formerly what Salon readers enjoyed on a Sunday back when they were Whigs in London, now a far-right, homophobic, Islamophobic, fascist, authoritarian fringe-party, er, what were we talking about again?
- Libertarian - Initially referring to a person who believes in individual rights, free-speech and free-market capitalism, now used to describe anyone in the English-speaking world who believes in less government regulation.
- Liberalism - Originally an ideology formulated by John Locke promoting social fairness and individual freedom, now used to mean anything vaguely left-wing. Hence confused Maoists and Marxists referring to themselves as "liberals" and being referred to as the same by equally-confused right-wingers.
- Fascism – Not wanting the government to own your life and property.
- Capitalism – Fascism.
edit Why Our Editors and Columnists Are the Most Charming and Intelligent People
Once they've woken up early at one PM and eaten their Vegan Muesli seasoned with ground Viagra, these diligent individuals sit down at their computers for their long, two-hour work-day.
- Current Editor-In-Chief: Paul Krugman.
edit Editors
- David Talbot (founder)
- Gail Wynand (co-founder)
- Vyacheslav Molotov
- Joseph Goebbels
- Ellsworth M. Toohey
edit Famous columnists
- Bertram Scudder
- Stefane August
- Professor P. Pot, Geography and History expert whose columns on environmental concerns and population growth are greatly respected.
edit Typical Salon topics
NOTE: Some of these are actual Salon headlines. See if you can figure out which ones. Good luck.
- Why This Recession Is America's Perfect Opportunity To Apologise For Even Existing
- Republicans/Koch Brothers to blame for __________
- 50 Reasons Why The Democrats Are Too Right-Wing
- Is Mad Men The Best Thing On Television?
- Great Prices on Vaginal Lubricants
- America poised to fall to fascist horde any day now. More tomorrow.
- Bring Back Occupy Wallstreet!
- Jewish Bankers Crash Economy! Kill Them Now!
- "We're sorry and we are ashamed of ourselves" - What white American males should be saying to the world
- I apologise for using the discriminatory terms "she" and "he"
- Why Don't We Use Condoms For Oral Sex?
- North Korea's Master Breweries! You'll Be The Envy of Your Commune With These Great Recipes for Beer (but not decadent, capitalist, elitist wine)
- Uncyclopedia's Shameful Plagiarism Of Our Article Headlines
- Property Rights? What Property Rights?
- What is the average penis size? (Hint: longer than that of the average Salon journalist or writer)
- Why Don't the Rich Pay Taxes for Oxygen?
- Critics of Obama Should Be Sent to Guantanamo!
- Why Miley Cyrus Twerking is the Philosophical Issue of Our Age
- Eat road-kill! It's ethical meat!
- If you are not poor, you are a BAD person! By the way, why haven't they invented a vibrator that you can text with so that I can multitask?
- Welcome to the world's largest penis collection! And no, it's not our writing staff!
- Are Knock-Knock Jokes Non-Inclusive to the Homeless?
- "The Man From Nantucket": Anti-Transgender Subtexts in Classical Limericks
- "Jolene, Please Don't Take Mah Man": Opposition to Polygamy in Southern Songs
- "The Mr. Show": Patriarchal Hegemony in Sketch-Show Titles
- Expansion of ice caps shows reality's right-wing bias.
- Libertarians to blame for extinction of the dinosaurs
- The 1%'s devious new plan to hide under your children's beds, wait until they've gone to sleep and then eat their brains whilst producing carbon emission
- Ageing White Republicans Block Bill To Ban Any Food Other Than Salad
- I hated government, even though it was the only one trying to save me. But I won victory over myself. I love Big Brother.
- The Progressive Case for Beating Your Children if They Read Ayn Rand
- Amy Schumer Is The Funniest Person Who Has Ever Lived And If You Disagree, You Are A Misogynist
- "How Many Roads Must A Man Walk Down Before You Call Him A Man?": Is folk music exclusive to the transgendered and disabled?
- Did Donald Trump use time travel to kill JFK?
edit What To/You Will Read/Think
From 1996 to 2011, the imaginatively named Salon Book Awards were an annual literary award given by the editors of Salon.com to fiction and nonfiction books published the previous year. The editors' criteria for winning books are:
"the books we'd wholeheartedly recommend to our friends (and the public), books we'd clear our social calendar to finish, books we returned to eagerly even when we could barely focus our eyes on a page. They remind us of why we fell in love with reading and why we keep at it in a world that's simultaneously cluttered with mediocre books and increasingly indifferent to the written word."
In 2012, a new award was established called the What To Read Awards, named ingeniously after the Salon column "What To Read", although Laura Miller continued to maintain a separate Best Books of the Year top-10 list which is quite hypocritical as this implies that Salon believe that some books are better than others. The What To Read Awards were chosen as follows:
"we surveyed the most popular book critics, both print and online, from high-profile publications to the hottest literary blogs. We asked for their top-10 books of 2012, and then tabulated the winners by assigning 10 points for a No. 1 selection, 9 for No. 2, all the way to 1 point for No. 10 and then we burned all the ones we didn't agree with in front of the Reichstag."
edit What To/You Will Read/Think Award Winners
- Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
- Against Autonomy: Justifying Coerceive Paternalism by Sarah Conly
- The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
- The Audacity of Those Who Dare To Question My Ingenious Policies by Barack Obama
- Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama
- Money Actually Does Grow On Trees and Why Thomas Sowell Can Suck It by Paul Krugman
- The Little Red Book by Chairman Mao
- The Little Green Book by Muammar Gaddafi
- Das Kapital by Karl Marx
- The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx
- The Protocols of the Elders of Zion by Anon
- The Qu'ran by Allah
- I'm A Nihilistic Hack Who's Popular With Hippy Stoners But Whom You Won't Have Heard of Unless You Took A Course in English Literature by David Foster Wallace
- Fifty Shades of Grey (again) by E. L. James
- The Day I Wanked And Had An Aneurysm by Ashok Rajamani
- The Day I Picked My A-Hole And Went Into A Coma by Afrite Ramadani


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Since its inception in 1997, MIHARAYASUHIRO has been helmed by designer Mihara Yasuhiro and established a name for itself as a hallmark of avant-garde Japanese minimalism. The Spring 2012 collection features the usual mix of blazers, vests, trousers, knitwear and T-shirts that consumers have come to expect from the brand – all artfully toyed with through loosely-draped cuts, unexpected layering and funky, eye-catching patterns. Using shiny nylon, cotton, leather and plaid flannel, Yasuhiro once again mixes up more traditional garments by crafting them in new and exciting ways.
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July 25, 2013 BY John Kim
Reebok continues its dominance of the collab category as we get a look at a team-up with Japan's atmos centered around the Reebok Insta Pump Fury. Not many shops can pull off an all-white shoe, but atmos does so with ease by adding hints of snakeskin detailing on the heel and tongue, camouflage print on the insole, and a perforated tongue with vents in the shape of stars. atmos has these available now in their online shop, so check out the photos below and head to atmos to complete the purchase process.
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Henrik Lundqvist says talks with Rangers have begun, no pressure yet
There was some panic when it was revealed a few weeks ago the Rangers hadn't begun talking extension with Henrik Lundqvist. They have now.
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Remember not long ago when it was revealed that the Rangers had yet to open discussions with their next round of free agents, most noticeably goaltender Henrik Lundqvist? As they say in New York, fuhgeddaboudit.
The all-world goalie spoke with Will Sammon of Newsday and said that the lines of communication with the team are now open.
"We're talking," Lundqvist said. "The good thing, though, is that we have another year so there's no pressure to get it done. But we're definitely talking, and we'll see where it leads. So far it's been a great time in New York and I don't see any reasons to leave."
Hopefully that will put ease some of the concerns a few people were having despite the fact that there is still nearly a full year until his current contract runs out. There was no way the Rangers weren't going to pursue a new pact with Lundqvist, their best player in the last few years.
Of course any extension is going to be expensive. Lundqvist is already making an average of $6.875 million per season and it will be hard to argue he's not worth a raise on a new deal. While that will surely be part of it, Lundqvist said it's about more than money as well.
"I love it here, I really do," Lundqvist told Sammon. "There's a few things we have to discuss, but like I keep telling everyone, I've had such a great time in New York with the way the fans have treated me and with the challenge to be here, I just love that part. We'll see what happens but it will be fun to stay."
With how much Lundqvist has meant to the franchise and with how much Lundqvist loves New York -- seriously, he brings it up all the time -- it's impossible for me to imagine a new deal won't be reached before next summer. It just might take some time, but at least they're talking now.
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"Art" sets the bar high for the rest of theater season
After all the histrionics and after all the name-calling, and even some tears, the two friends faced each other across the width of the living room.
Fifteen years they had been friends and now it seemed to be ending in bitterness and some confusion. Nobody seemed sure why this was happening. But one of the men, Marc, at least knew what had brought and kept them together.
"I loved the way you saw me," he said to Serge as the third man, Ivan, looked on, dumbfounded by the actions of the other two.
And that phrase, "I loved the way you saw me," is at the heart of "Art," the play by Yasmina Reza that opened the Milwaukee theater season Friday night at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, 158 N. Broadway.
"Art" is almost 20 years old and has been performed all over the world, and it's easy to see why. This is the perfect play to open a season, a moderate amount of message and a huge helping of rollicking fun.
And the full house at the Broadway Theater Center laughed from start to finish as this story unfolded. It's about a piece of modern art that Serge purchased. The painting is all white. Marc can't stand it and lets Serge know in no uncertain times.
And the friendship begins to unravel from there, the friendship between Marc and Serge and the joint friendship with the hapless Ivan, who is a third wheel, but a heartwarming third wheel.
The friends drift away, but like all good stories, they get back together in the end. And it's the journey that we love to watch. With three great actors, they had the audience in their collective hands all night long.
C. Michael Wright, who is also the artistic director of MCT, takes his turn on the stage as the buttoned-up Serge. Wright has a million-watt smile that hints at the devilish monster churning inside him.
Brian Mani, who is as good as it gets in Wisconsin, plays Marc, the friend who has his own view of life and isn't afraid to share it with anyone. Mani has such grace onstage that it's hard to take your eyes off h…Read more...


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My good neighbor David has an adventurous streak when it comes to food. So it was that he selected Amalia's Guatemalan Oasis from my list of potential review destinations. It proved to be a good choice.
A smartly converted house at 751 N. Virgil Ave in L.A., Amalia's is a modestly priced ethnic adventure featuring a wide range of appetizing specialties some of which are cultivated, less spicy and greasy cousins of familiar Mexican dishes including tostados, tacos, tamales, enchiladas and chile rellenos.
We began with crisp chips and a choice of mild or hot dips —beware of the very hotcha' green sauce— followed by starter bowls of home-style chicken and veggie soup. We were in no hurry but our hot entrees arrived before we could scoop all of the soup.
David had a generous bowl of shredded meat which proved to be tasty, well-done strings of beef, $12. While I opted for the rather bland, cheese-filled chile relleno, also $12. Entrees are accompanied by a plate filled with a big scoop of steamed white rice and a generous smear of mashed, re-fried black beans.
The flan dessert was a sweet climax to an altogether enjoyable meal. The spruce surroundings and service were low-key and pleasant.
Lunch specials start at $4.99 and are served from noon 'til 2 p.m. Amalia's is open seven days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The background of the place is an interesting saga. After the founder of Amalia's, Doña Amalia, was widowed in Guatemala City, she cooked to support her five children who served her wares outside their house. Amalia eventually saved enough to immigrate to Los Angeles in 1985 where she worked in various restaurants until 1994 when she was able to establish her own place with the support of friends and family. A second restaurant, the 'new' Amalia's, opened in 2008 at 751 N. Virgil Ave. It is operated by her daughter who continues the family tradition of Guatemalan cuisine.
I'd like to take an educated tour of the widely varied menu. You should know it's strictly street parking at Amalia's, so carry quarters to feed the greedy meter.


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The Internet is a powerful resource for education, entertainment and business. Unfortunately, the Internet is also a haven for selling and buying all sorts of drugs without prescription. Websites offering to sell pain relievers, uppers, downers and steroids without a prescription can be readily found using search engines. Studies conducted at the University of Pennsylvania found that the Yahoo and Google search engines list websites that offer to sell highly addictive prescription drugs without prescription.
But buyer beware! These medications are illegal to possess without a valid prescription regardless of what the website might claim. Many "No Prescription Websites" mislead potential customers into thinking that they are legitimate by making false claims of legality. In fact, it is illegal to possess medications in the United States without a valid prescription.
Many no prescription websites ship counterfeit, expired or simply bad drugs from countries that provide little or no oversight or control. You don't know what you are getting when you deal with an online pill mill. In some cases, the website will simply take your money and send nothing at all.
Of even greater concern are the websites that actually ship the drugs without prescription. Medications such as opioids (such as Vicodin, codeine or oxycodone), sedatives like Xanax and Valium, and stimulants (Ritalin, Adderall) are potentially addictive and can easily be misused with disastrous results. Just because a drug comes in the form of a pill doesn't mean it is safe. There are more people abusing prescription drugs than heroin and cocaine combined.
Young people are particularly vulnerable to Internet-based drug dealing because they have grown up using the Internet and don't realize its potential risks. Somehow, professionally created websites provide an illusion of safety and professionalism. However, just because a website has the image of a doctor on it does not mean a doctor has had anything to do with the drug sales. Sadly, there are several reports of young people who have died from drugs they bought over the Internet without prescription.


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Captains drop fifth straight, 8-4
EASTLAKE - The Lake County Captains fell behind early against the Bowling Green Hot Rods and lost their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 loss at Classic Park in front of 2,172 fans.
The Captains drew first blood off of left-handed starter Ryan Carpenter. Centerfielder Luigi Rodriguez led off the inning with a double to left field and then shortstop Francisco Lindor scored Rodriguez with an RBI single to right field.
Bowling Green scored two runs in the second inning off of Captains' right-handed starter Joe Colon. First baseman Cameron Seitzer led off the inning with a single and then designated hitter Taylor Motter hit a two-run home run to left field, his first of the year.
The Hot Rods added four more runs in the third inning. Third baseman Tyler Goeddel led off with a walk, second baseman Ryan Brett singled, and right fielder Drew Vettleson walked to load the bases with no outs. A fielding error by third baseman Leonardo Castillo allowed left fielder Todd Glaesmann to reach base and for Goeddel to score. Seitzer singled to left, scoring Brett and Vettleson. Motter followed with an RBI single of his own to plate Glaesmann.
Colon (1-1, 5.19 ERA) exited the game after 2.2 innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits. He walked two, hit a batter and struck out one.
Two more runs were scored by the Hot Rods in the fifth inning off of right-handed reliever Grant Sides. Motter doubled to center field and then centerfielder Joel Caminero singled to put runners on the corners with no outs. Catcher Matt Rice doubled to score Motter, and then Castillo would make his second error of the day on a groundball by shortstop Jake Hager, which allowed Caminero to score on the play. The Hot Rods led 8-1 at the halfway point.
Lake County scored two runs in the bottom half of the fifth. Left fielder Bryson Myles singled to lead off the inning and then Rodriguez tripled Myles home with a line drive to right. Lindor singled and catcher Alex Monsalve would drive in Rodriguez with an RBI single to right field. Right fielder Jordan Smith loaded the bases with one out but the Captains were unable to capitalize.
Carpenter (1-1, 5.25) would finish five innings, allowing three runs on eight hits, walking no one and struck out seven.
Sides would be replaced by right-handed reliever Mason Radeke in the sixth inning. Sides went 2.1 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on three hits. He allowed one walk and struck out one.
The Captains bullpen threw four shutout innings to end the game. Radeke went two innings, allowing two hits and one walk with one strikeout. Left-handed reliever Kyle Petter went two innings, walking three and striking out four.
In the ninth inning the Captains attempted to rally against reliever Charlie Cononie for the second time this series. Lindor singled with one out and advanced on a defensive indifference call. Monsalve doubled to bring home Lindor, but a Lavisky groundout and Smith lineout ended the game.
The Captains pounded out 11 hits. Lindor went 3-5 with three singles, one RBI and a run scored. Rodriguez went 2-5, with a double, triple, one RBI and two runs scored. Monsalve and Myles each had a single and double, respectively.
The Captains and Hot Rods play the final game of the series Sunday at Classic Park. First pitch is set for 1:05 PM. The pitching matchup is scheduled to be right-hander Cody Anderson for the Captains and right-hander Roberto Gomez for Bowling Green.
Tyler, a sports management student at Lake Erie College, can be found on Twitter @tstotsky63.


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It has become increasingly apparent that the pain threshold of females and males varies in an estrogen dependent manner. To investigate the modulation of pain by estrogen and the molecular mechanisms involved in this process. A total of 48 rats were ovariectomized (OVX). At 14 and 20 days after OVX, rats were divided into eight groups: groups 1–4 were administered drugs intravenously (IV); groups 5–8 were administered through intrathecal (IT) catheter. Hind paw incision was made in all animals to determine incisional pain. Paw withdraw threshold (PWT) was tested prior to and 24 h after incision. The test drugs were applied 24 h after the incision. Rats were either IV or IT administered with: 17-β-estradiol (E2), G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER)-selective agonist (G1), GPER-selective antagonist (G15) and E2 (G15 + E2), or solvent. Before and 30 min after IV drug administration and 20 min during the IT catheter administration, PWT was tested and recorded. 24 h after incisional surgery, the PWT of all rats significantly decreased. Both in the IV group and IT group: administration of E2 and G1 significantly decreased PWT. Neither administration of G15 + E2 nor solvent significantly changed PWT. Estrogen causes rapid reduction in the mechanical pain threshold of OVX rats via GPER.
It has been shown that estrogen can influence pain threshold. In a study of healthy subjects, tested by a variety of stimuli including thermal stimulation, pressure stimulation and chemical stimulation, the pain threshold and tolerance were found to be lower in females than males [
In animals, the basal mechanical pain thresholds of male and female rats vary in an estrogen-dependent manner [
The results of studies investigating the effect of estrogen on pain often vary. The formalin pain model is commonly used as a model of chronic pain. Studies have shown that both estrogen replacement and administration of the estrogen receptor antagonist, tamoxifen, in the formalin model results in an anti-hyperalgesic effect [
Recently, the rapid effects of estrogen on nociceptive neurons have been reported. Studies have shown a reduction in PWT within a few minutes of a subcutaneous or intrathecal (IT) injection of estrogen [
A member of the novel protein kinase C family, PKCε, has been identified as an important intracellular mediator leading to the onset of mechanical hyperalgesia [
There was no significant difference in PWT between the groups before the incision surgery, and the PWT dropped significantly 24 h after the surgery (
The paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) of all the groups, before surgery, before drugs and after drugs.
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Twenty-four hours after incisional surgery, a high dose of E2 was administered to the OVX rats through the caudal vein. The results showed a significant decrease in the PWT of the incisioned hind-paw within 30 min after the administration of the E2 compared with the solvent group (
In order to investigate the hypothesis that GPER was involved in the rapid action of estrogen, the GPER-selective agonist G1 was administered. A single dose of G1 (3 μg) was administered to OVX rats in the same way as E2. There was a significant difference between the PWTs of the pre-injection and post-injection group (4.87 ± 0.40 and 2.50 ± 0.58 g, respectively;
To substantiate the finding that the estrogen receptor (ER) GPER mediates the above rapid effect of estrogen on pain modulation, whether G15, a GPER-selective antagonist, could block the effect of E2 was investigated. Three minutes after the administration of E2, a single dose of G15 (E2:G15 = 1:7.4) was administered to the rats via the caudal vein. There was no significant difference between before drug administration and 30 min after the administration of E2 + G15 (
Twenty-four hours after incisional surgery, OVX rats were administered with E2 through the intrathecal catheter. The PWT around the wound decreased signficiantly from 5.10 ± 0.56 to 1.98 ± 0.36 g (
Twenty-four hours after the incisional surgery, OVX rats were administered G1 through the intrathecal catheter. The PWT around the wound decreased significantly from 4.30± 0.88 to 2.25 ± 0.42 g within 20 min (
Twenty-four hours after incisional surgery, OVX rats were administered with G15 + E2 through the intrathecal catheter. The PWT around the wound decreased, however this decrease was not significant. There was no significant difference between the E2 + G15 group and the solvent group (
The present study aimed to identify the molecular signaling pathways involved in the estrogen-related regulation of pain. Previous studies have shown that estrogen can influence pain behavior in both humans and animals [
The pathological effects of estrogen are mediated by several molecular signaling pathways, the primary pathway being activation of the estrogen receptors, namely ERα and ERβ. These receptors are primarily located in the nucleus, belong to the steroid hormone receptor super-family and function as ligand-activated transcription factors. Estrogen regulates transcription through the ERs in two ways: (i) the classic activation whereby estrogen binds to the ERs, inducing transcription; and (ii) via the activator protein 1 (AP-1) enhancer elements pathway. The effect of estrogen via activation of the ERs by these pathways can often take hours if not days to be observed [
The G protein coupled estrogen receptors, GPERs, another form of estrogen receptors, are primarily located in the cell membrane. Estrogen can bind to GPERs acting rapidly through a nongenetic pathway. The GPERs were first isolated from B cells in 1996 by Carmeci
The GPER-specific compound 1, G1, a substituted tetrahydro-3
GPER in the spinal cord may mediate the rapid effects of estrogen.
When E2 and G1 were administered intrathecally, the effects on PWT were more rapid and more significant than intravenous, indicating that E2 may act through activating the GPER in the spinal cord. There are many factors in pain progression, and each step can influence pain [
To date, few studies have investigated the mechanisms for the regulation of GPER expression. It has been shown however, that GPER expression is down-regulated in DRG neurons of OVX female rats, and that the reduction in GPER expression can be recovered by estrogen replacement [
The current study consists of several limitations including the minimal evaluation of pain. A combination of pain evaluation methods would be beneficial, more accurate, and might further support the results. Only one dose of each drug was investigated. A test-dose response curve would add further insight into the findings of the study. Finally, further molecular biology investigations would provide a possible molecular mechanism for analgesic drugs.
Behavioral experiments were performed on female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (100–150 g). Animals were obtained from the Shanghai Experimental Animal Center (Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China) and housed in a controlled environment in a 12 h light:12 h dark cycle. Food and water were available
17-β-Estradiol (E2) was purchased from Sigma, Hong Kong, China. G1 and G15 were purchased from Tocris, Shanghai, China. All drugs were dissolved in sterilized phosphate buffered saline (PBS) solvent and 10% dimethyl sulfoxide.
The VonFrey filaments were purchased from Stolting, Wood Dale, IL, USA (0.008–300 g). The intrathecal catheter [PE-10 (PE-0503)] tube, consisted of an outer diameter of 0.5 mm and an inner diameter of 0.25 mm (AniLab Software & Instruments Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China). The catheter was cut into 10 cm, a mark made at 7.5 cm and sterilized by ethylene oxide. The IT injection was operated using a 20 μL-micro-syringe (Shanghai Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China).
Rats were anesthetized by inhalation of 3% isoflurane with pure oxygen. A 2–3 cm longitudinal incision was made using an aseptic technique. The incision was then pulled laterally to open the peritoneum, white adipose tissue observed, the ovaries and fallopian tubes identified, and the ovaries removed. The skin was sutured and penicillin administered to prevent infection. The rats were housed separately following surgery.
Between 14 and 20 days after ovariectomy, the incisional pain model was performed as previously described [
Subarachnoid catheter placement was performed as previously described [
The mechanical threshold, determined as the hind-paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) was measured using von Frey filaments as described previously [
Drug administration was performed 24 h after the incisional surgery in order to allow assessment of the action of analgesics on an established pain state and to remove the possibility that pain-relieving treatment during surgery or in the immediate postsurgical period could not alter the development of the behavioral hypersensitivity [
Twenty-four hours after the incisional operation, all the rats were coded, and randomly divided into two groups. In the intravenously (IV) group, the drugs were administered through the caudal vein of the rat, in the IT group drugs were administered through intrathecal catheter. Each group was divided into four subgroups: A, the E2 group was administered E2; B, the G1 group, was administered G1; C, the G15 group, was administered E2 + G15; and D, the control group, was administered the same volume of solvent. The researcher who performed the von Frey test was blind to the drugs given to the rats and the grouping of the rats.
IV group: The dose of E2 was 1000 ng, G1 3000 ng, G15 + E2 of 10,000 + 1000 ng with G15 administered 3 min after E2 administration. IT group: The dose of E2 was 10 ng, G1 10 ng, G15 + E2 of 10 + 10 ng with G15 and E2 premixed before administration [
The main data presented are the mechanical thresholds (PWT) of the rats at different periods. All data are reported as mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM). All statistical comparisons were made with one-way analysis of variances (ANOVAs) followed by
Estrogen can rapidly regulate the incisional pain of OVX rats, whether administered through the caudal vein or the intrathecal catheter. The regulation of pain via E2 is modulated through the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor, primarily, spinal cord GPER.
We thank Junyan Yao from Shanghai First People's Hospital for outstanding advices.
Guanghui An performed the analysis and interpretation of data, and drafted the manuscript. Wenhui Li participated in acquisition of data. Tao Yan revised the manuscript for important intellectual content. Shitong Li participated in the study concept and design. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


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-Further controversy arose from remarks made by BYU professor Randy Bott to the Washington Post about black people and the priesthood, comments many Mormons found embarrassing and borderline racist. The situation worsened when Bott called a press conference to clarify his views: While approaching the stage, the professor tripped and fell into a nearby fireplace, covering his face in dark soot. Half blinded, he mistakenly grabbed a fried chicken leg from an unattended KFC bucket, mistaking it for a microphone, and stumbled toward the podium. Just then Bott's phone rang and his ringtone, a 30's ragtime hit, blared. Meanwhile, the press mistook his floundering for "some kind of comic dance routine" AP, and the ensuing remarks were drowned out by boos.
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Advances in Geroscience Meeting Examines Intersection of Chronic Disease and Aging
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins discusses NIH and aging research during his welcome remarks at the Advances in Geroscience summit
On October 30-31, 2013, nearly 500 scientists, advocates, and interested members of the public assembled on the Bethesda campus of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a groundbreaking scientific summit, Advances in Geroscience: Impact on Healthspan and Chronic Disease. The meeting's focus on "geroscience," an integrated approach to the study of diseases and disability associated with growing older, offered participants an opportunity to better understand the interplay between diverse chronic diseases and the single most prevalent shared risk factor—aging—in the hope of eventually opening new avenues for prevention and treatment.
"Advances in Geroscience" was developed by a relatively new collaboration, the Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group, or GSIG. With some 20 NIH institutes and centers participating, the group was founded by program scientists from NIA and other institutes to find ways to collaborate and coordinate. The summit itself was supported by the Alliance for Aging Research and the Gerontological Society of America, as well as by private foundations and companies through the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.
The NIH geroscience summit brought together renowned investigators from a variety of health science disciplines to examine how the basic biology of aging drives chronic disease. NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., opened the summit speaking about geroscience's potential for promoting health and longevity, urging the audience to "take full advantage of the opportunities to make new friends, develop new collaborations. This is a field, geroscience, that is very much in wonderful ferment and by being here, you're part of that."
Dr. Collins said his own scientific thinking about aging as a risk for disease has evolved. He noted, for example, his research on progeria, an extremely rare genetic disease that most notably causes premature aging. He pointed out that rapamycin, an immunosuppressant drug, has been found to minimize some of the effects of progeria and, at the same time, has been shown to extend the lifespan [and possibly lower the disease burden] in test animals, such as mice.
Dr. Felipe Sierra, director of NIA's Division of Aging Biology speaking with meeting participant
Following Dr. Collins' remarks, keynoters Christopher Murray, M.D., D.Phil., Professor of Global Health, University of Washington; Brian Kennedy, Ph.D., President and CEO, Buck Institute for Research on Aging; and Linda Fried, M.D., M.P.H., Dean, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, also set the stage for the summit, outlining the global burden of disease, the status of basic research on aging, and the clinical importance of frailty in older people.
Seven scientific sessions addressed major topics of aging and chronic disease—inflammation, adaptation to stress, epigenetics, metabolism, macromolecular damage, proteostasis, and stem cells and regeneration. For instance, researchers discussed how low-grade, persistent inflammation associated with aging differs from the protective immune response and repair mechanism, and contributes to risk for chronic disease.
In another session, panelists covered the research "hot topic" of epigenetics, discussing several mechanisms by which it regulates genes at the chromatin level and how epigenetic changes contribute to aging and chronic disease. In her introduction, Shelley L. Berger, Ph.D., of the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania explained, "The key point in this session is that some of the key genetic regulators that affect dietary restriction [a way of increasing healthy lifespan] are epigenetic regulators."
At the end of the conference, NIA Director Richard J. Hodes, M.D., said he hoped the 2 days of meetings and interactions would encourage further conversations in the scientific community about commonalities on the mechanisms of aging and their impact on disease. NIH, he said, is committed to fostering this approach to research, and he encouraged the audience "to maintain contact with those of us at NIA and all the institutes that have been collaborating here to make sure we make a go of this. . . . We're certainly not going to be bashful about following scientific imperative." (Read more in Dr. Hodes' blog post, "Moving research forward: creativity amid constraints".)
A summary of summit presentations and discussion of geroscience is being developed by participants for journal publication and should be available in the coming months.
Learn More About the Summit
An archived videocast of "Advances in Geroscience" day 1 and day 2 is available on the NIH website. You can also search #AgingSummit to find tweets about the summit from attendees and NIA (@Alzheimers_NIH).
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iTunes Radio Adds More Talk Radio Stations
Apple has added some more talk radio stations to iTunes Radio. In addition to the recently added NPR News and Culture station, they have added ESPN News and Sports.
There are also five other NPR stations that show up when you do a search when creating a new station:
It seems likely that more NPR stations will show up in the search in the near future. I would also expect that iTunes Radio may add a Talk genre to make it easier for users to find these stations, as the service evolves beyond simply a tool to try and get users to buy music from the iTunes Store.