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Fox v. Fox On GOP Attempts To Defund Obamacare Through Government Shutdown
While some Fox News hosts and contributors such as Sean Hannity and Sarah Palin have supported a right-wing Republican plan to defund Obamacare by threatening a government shutdown, other Fox News contributors like Karl Rove and Charles Krauthammer have criticized the idea as unworkable and "nuts."
Republican Senator Mike Lee (UT) threatened [1] to shut down the government in order to stop funding health care reform -- signed into law in 2010 [2] and found to be constitutional in 2012 [3]. He proposed that Republicans refuse to vote for any continuing resolution -- a measure that continues funding the operations of the federal government until a budget and annual appropriations can be passed -- that includes funding for the continued implementation of health care reform.
Other Republicans are critical [4] of this approach, with Senator Richard Burr (NC) calling it "the dumbest idea I've ever heard of." Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman noted [5] in a July 25 New York Times column that even Republican leaders now recognize that confrontations like this threat to shut down the government will "inflict substantial harm on the economy."
Despite this, some Fox News hosts and contributors have rallied in support of the right-wing Republican brinksmanship plan. On the July 23 edition of his radio show, Fox host Sean Hannity hosted Lee and expressed [6] support for the effort. Two days later on his radio show, Hannity called the issue a "litmus test" for the conservatism of Republicans and threatened to primary [4] any Republican who did not support the effort.
In a July 25 RedState post [7], Fox News contributor Erick Erickson similarly wrote that Republicans who did not support the defunding effort should be challenged in primary elections:
Why would Republicans keep funding a law that hurts so many people and is so unpopular? Why would they do that?
Republicans in Congress have a choice this fall with the latest continuing resolution. They can choose to not include funding for the implementation of Obamacare. Negotiate everything, but make that their line in the sand. If the Democrats choose to shut down the government over an unpopular law that hurts people, it is their choice. Republicans should not fund Obamacare.
Any Republican who chooses to fund Obamacare should be primaried. The advertisements write themselves. Republicans, by voting to fund Obamacare, are putting people out of work, driving up healthcare costs, and hurting families. Republicans are not listening to voters who hate the law if they fund Obamacare.
Fox News contributor Sarah Palin also jumped on the government shutdown bandwagon [8], arguing on the July 30 edition of Hannity that using a government shutdown as leverage to defund Obamacare was "common sense."
Other Fox News contributors have found the idea of government shutdown over health care reform to be "ludicrous" and "nuts." On the July 30 edition of America's Newsroom, Fox News contributor Jonah Goldberg said that the idea "works fantastically well for fundraising when you want to go and run in 2016 for president" but is "ludicrous" as a winning legislative strategy.
Fox News contributor Charles Krauthammer called the idea "really dumb" on the July 26 edition of Special Report, and in his August 1 Washington Post column [9] said it was "nuts," because the effort will invariably fail and hand President Obama a victory:
The other battle is about defunding Obamacare. Led by Sens. Mike Lee and Ted Cruz, the GOP insurgents are threatening to shut down the government on Oct. 1 if the stopgap funding bill contains money for Obamacare.
This is nuts. The president will never sign a bill defunding the singular achievement of his presidency. Especially when he has control of the Senate. Especially when, though a narrow 51 percent majority of Americans disapproves of Obamacare, only 36 percent favors repeal. President Obama so knows he'll win any shutdown showdown that he's practically goading the Republicans into trying.
This is about tactics. If I thought this would work, I would support it. But I don't fancy suicide. It has a tendency to be fatal.
Similarly, Fox News contributor Karl Rove argues on Hannity July 30 that the effort was problematic because the votes could not be mustered to pass an effort to defund Obamacare and because Republicans would be blamed for the resultant shutdown.
On occasion Fox has argued with itself [10] on obstructionist strategy. During the 2011 debate surrounding the Republican-manufactured debt ceiling crisis [11], some Fox News personalities supported the destructive measure, while others recognized that failing to raise the debt ceiling "would indeed be Armageddon."
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Hi all. I'm new here and have been enjoying reading through all of your posts. I have three kiddos (DS6, DD4, DS2). We are embarking on the gifted journey with my eldest. We've known in our gut that he is gifted for a while but only recently decided to test. We are testing to figure out if he's 2e (questions of ADHD, SPD, anxiety). He's currently in a half day public K program. He taught himself to read almost (maybe?) overnight when he was 4.5 and within a month was reading fluently, within two months was reading chapter books silently. His reading is voracious. The school assessed him with the DRA in Sept and he was noted to be at the beginning or mid 2nd grade level and was placed in an advanced reading group with a specialist (2x/week for 40 minutes). Now, it's almost May and he's still being given 2nd grade reading material (which he loathes) through school but is reading 4th grade-ish books (from what I can gauge via Scholastic). He's suddenly interested in math and so I started him on ixl after a friend's suggestion and after three weeks he's almost half way through 1st grade math (and he doesn't use the computer very often). His teacher doesn't love him-- I think he drives her crazy in class with various questions and silly behavior. He's often in other peoples' space, acting goofy, fideting with found items (he has recently started a paperclip collection and he will distract others with it), etc. He's also an amazing artist and will get in trouble for drawing in class. I see him as an amazingly passionate learner at home, but there is a disconnect with school. He doesn't want to go, ever. He doesn't love his teacher. The only part of school he likes is spanish, art, music, library, and gym.
So, we're having him tested by someone rec'd on the Hoagies site who is familiar with gifted learners. We've competed the initial interviews, rating scales, devel. hx, etc. The examiner noted that he scored very high on three OEs (psychomotor, sensual, intellectual). He'll have the rest of the testing on the 9th.
Now that testing is on the horizon... I'm worried! I don't really know why. Maybe it's the reality of it all... having the data to support my gut feelings, starting the long road of advocating for this kid, etc. I've read everything I can get my hands on this school year about gifted education. We aren't in a state with mandated gifted ed. There are no programs in our public school. We moved here for the school system, which is top in the state, so private school is not really an option. The psych rec'd that I think about the possibility of homeschooling him either next year or in the near future, and that overwhelms me (in part because he's so intense and active that I feel he will wear me out). I'm rambling but here I am!
You may consider homeschooling if it's right for your family. We decided not to homeschool our gifted first grader because it's a poor personality fit for both of us.
Some parents "after school." I do this to some degree. There are forums on a "Well Trained Mind" community about after schooling. The issue of course is the time. I can't overwhelm my kiddo with extra academics once he starts receiving homework from school.
We have found that being ahead in reading (at least right now) is less of a problem than being ahead in math. DS7 can read for pleasure at home, and we're open (within reason) to his choices. Math on the other hand was something he suffered through at school, and eventually, we did move schools.
I still have DS7 complete about 10 minutes per day of advanced math. Any more than that, it turns into a struggle. This summer we're going to try about 30 minutes a day (broken into parts) of Beast Academy for math enrichment. My son has a low tolerance for extra homework, so we really cannot push too hard. To be honest, once we get to 2nd grade math, I don't know how it's going to go.
I think with gifted kids, it can be a challenge from year to year-- it often depends upon the teachers and rate of acceleration. HG kids learn "fast." Your son could be at a 3rd grade level in reading now, and a 5th grade level six months from now.
Other enrichment ideas are chess, music, and a sport (DS swims in the summer and takes taekwondo year round). Chess is a wonderful activity because it tends to attract other very intelligent children, and can be quite mentally challenging even for HG kids.
I have an 11-year-old who has been homeschooled all along and who does an average of less than 30 minutes of math a day. She's more than four years ahead of her age-grade on a pre-calculus track. You too may find that a willing and enthusiastic math-gifted kid will progress extremely quickly with very little time spent. In a one-on-one situation where the approach and curriculum match the child, the learning is exceptionally efficient and no pushing is required. I don't go by time: I encourage my kids to work while they're enthusiastic, and we stop at "the first sigh."
Mountain mama to one great kid and three great grown-ups
Thank you both for your thoughtful responses.
I've not ruled out homeschooling but I am overwhelmed by the thought of it. He's intense and high energy. He's tough to keep up with, basically. I don't know how to structure the day if we were to homeschool.
Afterschooling would be tough for us, as with bus ride he will be gone 8-4 next year. That's a long day for a 6 year old and I really want him outdoors too.
I'm interested to see the results of testing after next week. They haven't covered much, if any, math in his 1/2 day K program. I'm not teaching math at home but he's certainly getting it somehow, as he's whipping through ixl.
I will look into Beast Academy as you are the third person to mention it to me this week. Must be a sign. :)
I'll also look into chess. He is involved in soccer, gymnastics, and art depending on time of year but I am pretty sure he'd take to chess. That's a great way to meet intellectual peers (something we've really struggled with).
Afterschooling is difficult- as said, with my seven year old we can only do about ten minutes of math per day, and some days we don't get to it. Summer is easier, if I can get DS to actually sit down and do the work. iPad apps can sneak some rote math in (multiplication tables, math facts, etc.). DS reads a lot for enjoyment- so I've got bookshelves full of interesting fiction and non fiction.
If you are considering homeschooling, or some afterschooling, check out the Well Trained Mind community. They have a lot of information on curriculum, schedules, etc. We are on the Davidson Gifted forum- it's a helpful forum with parents who can provide more insight on testing results, acceleration, school experiences and so forth. The parents have children ranging from the moderately gifted to the profoundly gifted.
Fair warning, if it turns out that your child is highly gifted or more, a regular public school class room without significant, meaningful differentiation may cause him some unhappiness.
Hi! I am new here as well, which is what made me look at your post. I am also intimidated by the prospect of home schooling but I like seeing all these resources and other parents here with ideas and appreciated reading all the comments!
My son is 2E and was a total handful in the early years, what you describe is very familiar. We homeschooled grade 1 to give him a year without being told he was wrong/bad in a million spoken and unspoken ways. Kids like this are hard in a group environment. It was delightful homeschooling him, though certainly hard in parts. Down time is the time when creativity flourishes, you don't have to do 9-3 schooling.
He's back in school and it's been HARD. I figured out early on that any choice was going to be hard with DS because he's just...so much. So we take it year by year, matching environment to kid the best we can. He's been in four different schools, and the principal makes a huge difference. You need someone who is strong and a good leader, who will be on your kid's side and will require it from staff. I would recommend that you be very clear with the school or district what your son requires, and that they need to match the teacher to your child. The key is to find the teacher that can handle him and will LIKE him.
My son's 11 and very settled now, an absolute delight. Still intense and sensitive and creative and out of the box, but has better self-regulation. He's operating now with no accommodations very successfully.
We do music lessons and swimming after school, and leave anything that's not kid-lead to the weekend as he needs time to regroup every night and just let his brain roam.
My 2E mom to mom advice is to listen to the assessors, read the reports, really watch your kid and then be confident that you really are the best expert on your child. Start a binder that holds all reports. Be prepared to translate those reports into plain language, one page documents as school staff may not have time to read them or understand them fully. Figure out what smoothes your son and what sets him off, and share that with adults who work with him. Know what works for him, share that, and expect them to figure out how to make it work for him. Some things are hard to change - if he's sensory hypersensitive, classrooms are brutal, and that's hard for them to control. You are his best advocate, you know him best, and he needs to know you've got his back. And the school needs to know that too. I was initially too polite and deferential. I've learned to be clear and direct, while still polite and collaborative. Also, be prepared that you may have to fight. I hope not, but if you do have to fight, know you're not alone and it's a system failure and not personal.
I believe I'm a very lucky mom that I got the gift of this child, and going along on the ride with him has been wonderful. Hard, and wonderful.
Mom to a teenager and a middle schooler.
Oh my goodness Flapmonkey! I feel like I was just reading a post about my own son!! The similarities are uncanny - apart from the fact that he is also just about to turn 6, eldest of 3 children....he sounds exactly like your son. We also question 2E - particularly ADHD, SPD and/or anxiety. My son also is an amazing reader and is very bright but does drive his teacher a bit crazy at school with his constant movement, silly behaviour and constant questions! We are just about the start the testing process - as a matter of fact I am calling the Psychologist back today to confirm our appointment. It is all such an emotional time and although I know that testing is the only way for us to have him get the right supports at school (and from us as his parents)....somehow having a firm "diagnosis" is a bit of a scary prospect. Hopefully we can be a good support for each other as we navigate this new road!
Thank you all so much for your thoughtful responses and welcomes!! It's so nice to be able to talk about this with people who have been there done that!
Nice to meet you Jl379--- they DO sound similar!!
I thought I would update everyone. We had him tested on Friday. The psych was rec'd on the Hoagie's gifted page and she's been working with gifted learners for 27 years. Anyway... I was floored. I knew he was gifted in my gut, but not to this level. He's profoundly gifted. She gave him the WISC-IV and he hit ceilings on almost all of the VCI and PRI subtests (WMI and PSI were in the upper 120s/low 130s). Because of all the ceilings, she used extended norming and he still didn't meet discontinue criteria on some of them so the WISC underestimate his ability. She could have given him another test to pin down the # but she said after the 99.9th percentile, does it really matter? Because it took so long she did the KTEA instead of the WJ-III for achievement (to save time and money). I don't have those results yet because she didn't score before we left. My husband and I are still processing. Homeschooling is looking like more of a reality for us but I'm feeling overwhelmed by it, as he's likely to surpass me before I know it. But one day at a time. She's going to write the report with public school recs too just in case we decide to go that route. I'll definitely meet with the school to see what they can do, but he's in a K-3 building and I'm not confident they can really meet his needs at this point.
Do people ever homeschool until middle or high school? Our HS is wonderful here-- tons of AP options.
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Underwhelmed and a Tad Disappointed: Emerald Princess Cruise Review by Temperate
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Underwhelmed and a Tad Disappointed
Destination: Southern Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Embarkment: Booked transportation from the hotel through the cruise line and won't do that again as it took an incredibly long time to board the buses (3), load luggage, travel to the ship and line up to embark. It reminded us of the long lines at Disney World! We believe it would be faster (much) and cheaper to take a cab to and from the ship and to do it on your own.
Cabin: on 10th floor and we were satisfied with our cabin and very large balcony. Our Steward kept the room spotless and did everything he could to make sure we were well equipped with whatever we needed. He was warm, gracious and happy and always interested in our day. The job is a thankless one and I think we all should give more attention to them as persons and as well to express our gratitude for what they do...if they do a good job.
Service: Some really great and some not so much. Activities like games, flash mob dance, etc. were led by excellent and enthusiastic people. Personnel Devinci were excellent, from Michelangelo's not as much, from Horizons was really mixed and other areas relatively good. As mentioned, our steward was truly wonderful.
Food: The food was hit and miss with some exceptional items and some not so great. "They" say people gain a couple of pounds a day (?) but my husband lost 4 and I remained the same. So if you don't make food the central part of the cruise, you needn't worry about putting on weight.
a. Michelangelo's Dining Room (where any time diners could eat prior t0 7:30 p.m.)was extraordinarily slow and on some nights, some of us just got up and left. b. DeVinci Dining room (fixed dining time) appeared to be more efficient without rushing you, and appeared to have better quality of staff. We had any time dining but when they were too busy at Michelangelo's, they would bump us up to DeVinci.
c.The Horizon Buffet wasn't the best although there were lots to choose from. Personally, I primarily ate the fruit, porridge and salad because I found the other items too greasy to consume. Will admit the buns were good!
d.Other areas: We didn't eat at the speciality restaurants that cost $25.00 extra per person so can't comment on the quality of food there. Near the pool they offered pizza which we didn't try and ice cream that believe it or not, didn't care for. We did like the bakery in the piazza but tried not to indulge there too much. What we didn't like was that we had to pay for a so called better cup of coffee if we wanted to have a coffee with our dessert item from the bakery. Drinks from the bar were expensive.
Entertainment: We all thought that the entertainment was very flat and frankly boring. a. Theater - The Princess Cruise Productions were very antiquated and although we don't fault the singers and dancers, we do question the producers thought process in creating these productions. We did, however, enjoy the comedians and the some of the Christmas program that included letters to Santa and Santa's 'response'! b. Piazza - truly a hit and miss! We enjoyed the steel drums but then when he appeared over and over again, it became a tad repetitive. Enjoyed the dancers but it was too short and they left the ship. The piano player (over and over again) was very uninspiring and not great. A cruiser took to the piano one day and was fabulous. Should have hired that person. Other areas: illusionist and others were nothing to write home about.
Activities: Games and Mob Flash Dance were fabulous and helped make the cruise much better - thanks to those cruise members who had energy, humour, laughter and creativity!
Excursions: Personally, we don't like to book excursions through the ship. On this trip one of our party did at the last minute and it worked out but it still was more expensive than if they had done it on their own. We find the ship excursions are too crowded, too expensive and too impersonal. If you do your research, you can find great tours before hand on your own. Also, you can find approved tour guides at port side and should be less expensive, more intimate and more relaxing. If you do it this way, I think the key is to book through approved people at the countries information center....at least that is our experience.
Shopping: Well this is a dicey subject! For those who are interested in buying expensive jewellery (get it less) than you likely will appreciate what the ships and ports have to offer. You likely also will appreciate the information sessions offered on board for onboard and port shopping. However, we quickly got tired of it and as it wasn't high on our priority list, we bypassed as much as we could. We did like the clothing offered on board and purchased a fair number of pieces and were very happy with that.
Costs: The cost for the trip was quite good but we didn't appreciate the nickel and dime approach to some areas. All inclusive resorts (and we have done many) include alcohol in the package but on the cruise ship are charged for and are expensive. There was also an up charge on coffee and soft drinks outside of the restaurants and of course the specialty dining rooms to the tune of $25.00 each. I mention this because people should be informed if they haven't cruised before. One irratating aspect of cruising is that they take photos for every occasion, post them and encourage (lol) the purchase of them. You constantly pass them on your journey somewhere else and at the end of the day, if you don't buy them, they are thrown away! What a waste and we found the costs for the pictures very expensive. We suggest that if they reduce the price, they likely would sell more and there would be less waste. Personally, we would be willing to pay a bit more for the cruise if there was less nickeling and diming involved.
Appearances of Public Rooms and the Piazza: Excellent
Overall: We were a tad disappointed but we believe life is what you make it and we are people that choose to have fun so that is just what we did. We met wonderful people including crew members, we participated in whatever we could with great energy and humour and we embraced the journey - worbles and all. We will do it again so please use our comments as a guide, only, to make your trip even better. Less
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Excellent hotel for airport transfer. Good connection to the city by tram, but very poor connection to other parts of the region. We visited an international trade fair there and public transport was poor. Taxi very expensive and no shuttle service.
Wonderful facilities and great location. I had an early morning flight, and with young kids, being near the airport was very important. It would be nice to be able to drive a private car to the hotel instead of parking at another terminal and then walking over. I was informed that only taxis could make drop offs at the hotel.
Brand new Hotel next to airport!
Room service food (lasagne & cheese selection) was good and at the right temperature. 1. There was only 1 set of towels in the bathroom so we had to wait over half an hour after calling reception for another set to be delivered. 2. There were no cups or mugs or coffee sachets for the in-room coffee/tea making facility.
included mini bar, dinner at the restaurant was good, room was very nice light at desk did not work
desighn of room was very nice they took money for minibar from my account which i didn`t use(it happened when I already left a hotel)...but after my pretension money was returned back
New Hotel with all facilities in excellent order. Restaurant was very good None
My flight out of Lyon was cancelled by the airline and moved to leave from Paris. Despite knowing a week in advance, neither Active nor the Hotel were prepared to bend the non-refundable policy. I understand that's the policy, but there is in every opportunity the choice to adjust the policy given particular circumstances. I did not cancel the room out of my own choice, the airline made the choice for me. In my many years of travel experience most places with high standards of customer service would have refunded the money for the unused room, despite the policy.
Room, bed, No information about the Hotel's number phone when booking. I must call the Nh hotel in Nice to know the number phone.
Beautiful and well appointed room. Pleasant -- convenient -- close to airport. No wireless internet access. Only available for short period in the lobby. Restaurant was a bit pricey so we chose to eat at the airport.
location none
I arrived late to the hotel (10pm) and the staff was very helpful when I told them I had to drop off my rental car at the airport. They sent their shuttle over to the airport and picked me up which really made things simple for me. Staff was very friendly and attentive to my needs. The hotel was nice overall and I have no complaints - like most hotels in Europe the rooms seem small in comparison to what I can expect in the US. Overall great stay for price and location!
So close from the airport, very quiet and clean, friendly staff Quite easy to take the navette from the hotel to the airport, but complicated the other way round. The signs in the airport made us wait at the wrong place
Welcoming, good dining room and good food, good shuttle service. Information not quite clear regarding parking facility
Close to the airport, spacious rooms A little too pricey
Location Shuttle to airport never came - we had to take a cab. Air conditioning unit in room was broken/extremely noisy.
Good staff, good location (near the airport and Lyon st exupery station), shuttle bus available to airport
Helpfullness of the staff
Location and price It wasn't clear where to catch the van, breakfast was not included, bar was not open after 11 when I arrived.
Close to airport. Clean and basic comfort. Was there in time of national strike but staff was friendly and efficient.
It is close to the airport
Flexible check-in and early breakfast. I had problem with the shuttle bus. The bus went earlier to the terminal than the normal schedule and I was left waiting over 35 minutes for the bus. After a hard working day this is unsatisfactory and I will have to question future use of the hotel.
No food or drink available on Sunday evening.
Excellent room and location for business trip Be aware that the Free shuttle service from the airport (even if agreed a couple of days in advance..) is not working. I had to take a taxi instead.. Bad service and communication concerning just this service.
Very convenient, close to the airport and near to the highway. The room was very nice and I can't think of anything that I missed except my wife.
locality and simplicity no tea making facilities in the room
Clean, comfortable, efficient, modern, excellent safe parking! no
It was clean and efficient.we only stayed overnight for our return flight from Lyon
Close to airport and Eurexpo / large , clean room /parking Restaurant closed during weekend
Great location near to the airport and just off the highway, clean comfortable rooms, responsive desk personnel, easy secure parking. Could use more wall outlets, even in the bathroom with ground-fault interrupters. Shower is quirky in the French way, no possibility to stand under the hose-tethered showerhead and not get the floor heavily puddled with water because of the tiny, inadequate glass barrier ment to block spray.
We have appreciated the modern design of the hotel and the style of the room. The personnel was very helpful and the breakfast was excellent. The hotel is brand new and very clean. I would recomment to stay in this hotel if you need a stop over for catching an early plane at the nearby airport. It is not easy to find the way to the airport if you cross the small village nearby
Shuttle service to the exhibition - Friendly personnel My room (bathroom) stunk!
The room was celan, comfortable and close to the shops.
They had forgotten that we had booked a twin room
near to supermarket the wireless was not free,in fact it was 12 euros.the room was the smallest junior suite i have ever stayed in fag burns on carpet and bed cover,cleaner wanting to clean room 2hrs before the checkout time,shuttle bus 20 mins late but good price
Advertised free inter net wi fi when in fact it was chargeable.
Nothing They close at 11:00 PM. If you have a late flight (beyongd your control) you are done. Happened to me.
Business trip. There as not enough explanation on how to enter and leave the security in the parking lot.
Warning - Ordered a taxi for the nearby airport at the reception. It showed out to be a no-meter taxi driven by a lady working for the hotel charging me outrageous euro 26 for a 3 minute ride from the hotel. Pushy servants in the restaurant eager to sell. Breakfast selection and quality is great but dinner is not impressive. The wine selction is terrible even if you go for the highest priced. I am disappointed when hotels like this try to use you as they know you are a first and maybe returning client. However I work in Lyon and this treat was not satisfactory. The hotel is your "local host" and their recommendation should be trust worthy inclusive the taxi. I expect to be able to trust the hotel and their recommendations.
Handy to the airport Felt the rooms were small - basically utilitarian but no complaints for one night
The food in the restaurant was very good. Sterile environment. Lifeless. Expensive and without any charm whatsoever.
Convenience Very poor bed quality. Visually a very uninteresting location, in fact probably the most uninteresting location imaginable. Phone difficult to program for a wake-up call in English. Resorted to asking staff for a wake-up call plus programming the TV/Radio alarm.
Acceptable quality /price ratio. Hotel is situated among big warehouses. Sad environment. Broken door lock (someone has opened it by kicking in the past).
The location in proximity to the airport was its main feature. Breakfast was excellent but not inexpensive. One of the rooms labeled "non-smoking" had a very strong and unpleasant tobacco odor.
Cheap and Cheerful. Good Restaurant at hotel. Hotel staff ordered morning taxi for return trip to the airport - taxi arrived exactly on time. In the middle of nowhere. Nothing around, if you arrive via taxi you are stuck at the hotel unless you order another taxi.
Close proximity to the airport. Friendly front desk. Clean. It was very difficult to find - I was lost for an hour and the front desk did not speak English well enough to direct me.
It was quiet and internet worked On the website, it is said that it is close to the airport and that there is a free shuttle. And this is the reason I chose this hotel. However, I arrived too late and left too early to take advantage of free shuttle. The taxi was almost 40 Euro. Next time, I think that I'll stay in a hotel in downtown Lyon.
Simple. essential but well located for Airport acess, 10 minutes with no traffic. Missing any bath curtain for having a shower. Having a shower in the bath tub may result in swimming pool in the whole bathroom.
Friendly staff, resolved shuttle problem satisfactorily. Good dinner at restaurant. I reserved on the Internet, because a shuttle to the airport was available 7 days at all hours. On arrival, there was no shuttle on weekends, which is when I needed to get to the airport. I should have been informed of this. Staff finally sent a taxi with no charge, which helped to resolve the problem.
Staff was pleasant and polite The main reason we booked your hotel was because it had a shuttle to the airport. Though the shuttle picked us up in the afternoon, there was no shuttle available the next morning at 5AM when we had to leave for the airport. We had to pay extra for a taxi.
Friendly cooperative staff, simple food and clean hotel
Initially, the staff seemed abrupt and disinterested. Later, in the evening they mellowed and it was OK.. I had to keep reminding myself that I has booked a 2 star hotel intentionally. No shower enclosure or curtain. Mold around tub.
Staff was nice and helpful: shuttle was not available and the lady at desk worked hard to get me to airport. Limited Hours from/to airport shuttle should be mentioned in your website before you make reservation/payment: it helps in decision making. Internet connection was good Room clean, bathroom, toilet clean....but found couple of hair on pillow!
The room was good They booked the cost for the room on my card twice, not solved yet (5 days after checking in)
Close proximity to Lyon Airport Yes, no help to room and could not find the light switch to light the hall to my room let alone find the keyhole at door to get into room!
Large quiet room. secure parking. Excellent restaurant
Friendly staff, lots of small things thought about well. The room was smelly
Fair hotel with cheap rate near the Lyon Saint-Exupery airport (10mn). Good and quite hotel for short stay. No more staff hotel after 10PM.
Brekfast not served before 7AM
The location was great due to proximity to the airport. We enjoyed the kindness and service of the staff. Although all the rooms were non-smoking rooms, it was inconvenient to have people smoking at our floor.


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London (ANI): Kill Bill star David Carradine"s funeral was attended by hundreds of mourners, to pay their last respects to him.
The funeral was led by a procession of Hell"s Angels bikers, and mourners wore Indian headdresses, cowboy boots and kilts in tribute to the veteran film star, who died in a Bangkok hotel room 12 days ago. The celebrities who attended included Michael Madsen, 51, Lucy Liu, 40, Jane Seymour, 58, Tom Selleck, 64, and Rob Schneider, 45, who joined the actor"s family and friends in Hollywood for the service.
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" Genre: Children's DVDs - Disney / Production Year: 2007 / Actors: Zac Efron "
* Prices may differ from that shown
High School Musical 2 is the sequal to HSM 1 in which the young starts embarked on a magical journey in which they won the big game in basketball and the schoolacstic decathlon.
The main charachters "Troy,Gabriella,Sharpay,Ryan,Chad and Taylor" need a summer job. Sharpays parents own Lava Springs country club outside of town and somehow they all manage to land a job there, but the job only went to Troy, in Sharpays knowledge. Her parents had hired the wildcats to keep her company throughout summer break.
Sharpay finds out that all the wildcats have been employed by her parents she filps out and tries to work her magic on the others to make them leave with the help of her trusty friend(and manager of the country club) persuades the wildcats to quit, incluing Gabriella.
Troy discovers some self truthes and has to choose between love and ego, what will he discover?
The film includes these musical numbers (only the main ones have been listed)
1. What time is it
2. Fabulous
3.Gotta go my own way
4. Bet on it.
6.All for one.
7.You are the music in me.
All of which performed by the original cast including the composer( play-maker) Kelsi neelson, who plays and writes the music for the stars to sing. Sharpay decided that for the Lava Springs talent show she and Troy would sing together, but to Troys knowledge he doesn't want to,although he is not really given a choice when he promised the manager in front of Sharpay to make himself look god. The couple were going to sing a Hawaian number called HumaHumaApoia but when a surprise guest arrives on the night of show business Sharpay is shown to her seat.
In the film we learn all about the charachters life styles and become more involved in their personal lives by learning secrets about all of them. The group bond throughout the summer and become stronger therefore presenting an opportunity to sing their last and final song of summer "All for one".
This edition of the movie is extended because in the original movie the song HumaHumaApoia is not sung, but is an extra only located on this disc. You can also be a part of the crew with a karaoke option located in the music and more section. You can watch the rehearsal sequences while the film was beingmade.
The price of the film varies. Amazon sell it for £2.40 excluding delivery and places like Asda and Sainsburys sell it for roughly £7.
The film, being released in 2007 is a recently old but loved classic and since has been followed with the supposed final HSM film HSM3.
The quality of the visual effects is very good and plays in all DVD players and is definitely a recommendation from me :)
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I am far from belonging to the Oh-Troy-and-Gabriella-I-Love-You kind, nor would I consider myself as a High School Musical fan. But even I couldn't deny the strong and quirky entertaining factor that was present in High School Musical 2, sequel to the first movie. I think that the reason why I liked this film so much was because of the rather diabolical presence of Sharpay; she definitely impressed me more than Disney's good-girl personification of Vanessa Hudgens. Also, the songs in this film were all really, really terrific and I would definitely say that they impressed me more than the first film.
Summer's finally here and Gabriella, Taylor, Kelsie, Martha along with the Wildcats are looking forward to their holidays- but they are also on the prowl for summer jobs to start saving up for college. When a mysterious phone call asks Troy whether he's interested in working at Lava Springs country club, he accepts on condition that they hire his friends too. Sharpay's family own that club and she's less than thrilled to see Troy not arriving alone as she intended. She gets her claws out and starts plotting on winning Troy for herself by alienating him from his friends, and from Gabriella...
Like I mentioned earlier, I definitely loved Sharpay's charater. Since this is a movie aimed primarily at kids, this character was shown as flawed, but with some positive touches to her personalities. But I cannot stop admiring the first-class performance delivered by Ashley Tisdale in this role. It was all done à la Paris Hilton and her prima-donna meets drama queen personification was simply outstanding. I think that she really made the film fun for me to watch because I'm someone who usually cannot stand these perfect sort of flawless characters who are there to moralize you. Movies for me are all about entertainment and feeling good, and Ashley Tisdale certainly provided this.
There was obviously plenty of chemistry between the lead actors- Zac Effron and Vanessa Hudgens, especially considering the fact that they were a real-life couple. Their acting was okay- I have to (grudgingly) admit that Vanessa Hudgen's performance was really well-delivered. However, I just cannot stand her character. This, of course, has nothing to do with the actress but I really feel like Disney could have created a more realistic and relatable character, especially for kids. Also, I really, really liked Kaycee Stroh's bubbly persona in the film- it's just sad that we got to see so little of her. The cast was all great, and there was plenty of strong chemistry between them all, which really serves in influencing their image as close friends. The fact that all of them had very strong screen presences didn't hurt either!
Like I said, the songs in this film were really nice. I particularly loved Sharpay's number, Fabulous. I find myself singing to this every time I watch the film! In terms of romance, Troy and Gabriella's 'You are the Music in Me', as well as 'Gotta Go my Own Way' really seemed to capture the mood of the moments. However, I have to say that there were some songs/dance numbers that really seemed ridiculous and somewhat funny to me. There's a particular solo for Troy- "Bet on It', and I laughed out loud at the actor trashing around by himself, doing wide hand gestures and singing at the same time.
Main Cast includes:
Zac Efron as Troy
Vanessa Hudgens as Troy
Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay
Lucas Grabeel as Ryan
Corbin Bleu as Chad
Monique Coleman as Taylor
Mark Taylor as Mr Fulton
Bart Johnson as Jack
Olesya Rulin as Kelsi
Kaycee Stroh as Martha
DVD Extras include:
Sing Alongs
I know this is a musical, but I certainly would have appreciated something more than Sing Along for kids in my Extras! One star off for this!
Overall, not a bad movie. It's quirky and entertaining and quite fun to watch as well. I really liked this one more than the first! Highly recommended!
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High School Musical 2 is the second movie in the High School Musical franchise and like it's predecessor was a Disney Channel Original Movie. It first aired in the US in August 2007 and then in the UK in September 2007 (as per IMDB).
It's the final day of school for those who attend East High and everyone is excited about the summer holidays. Troy and Gabriella plan to spend the entire summer together with their friends as well as trying to juggle jobs, while Sharpay and Ryan are off to their exclusive country club, Lava Springs. Sharpay comes to the decision that herself and Troy should be together and sets about getting him a job at Lava Springs. Troy agrees but only if the rest of the Wild Cats can also have jobs.
The Wild Cats descend on Lava Springs much to Sharpay's disgust. As the Wild Cats seem to take over Lava Springs, Sharpay is trying her best to get Troy away from Gabriella. Not only that, but everyone is busy rehearsing for the annual talent show - of which Sharpay has won multiple times.
As Troy gets more and more confused about who he's supposed to be with as well as which college he's supposed to go to and ends up alienating all those closest to him: Chad and Gabriella. Ryan also feels as though he's being dumped by his sister as she tries to woo Troy. Will Troy figure out where his loyalties lie or will Sharpay manage to get her claws into him for good?
I was a huge fan of the original High School Musical, although I only watched it for the first time a year or so ago unlike the rest of the young population. After watching the first HSM, I quickly managed to see the two sequels and enjoyed them just as much. I re-watched the first HSM recently and again managed to watch the second a few days after and I'm pleased to say I enjoyed both second time around.
All of the cast from the original return for HSM2; Zac Efron as Troy, Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella, Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay, Lucas Grabeel as Ryan, Corbin Bleu as Chad. They all put in great performances. Since Zac and Vanessa started dating during the original HSM, it makes the relationship between Troy and Gabriella so much more believable. I think Zac Efron is a competent actor and he's growing on me the more I see him. Ashley Tisdale puts in a fantastic performance (again) as Sharpay. It's as if she's channeling her inner Paris Hilton and the result is hilarious. Everyone else puts in competent performances.
The music and choreography is just as great - if not better - than the original. Some standout songs for me include the first number "What Time Is It?" which also has some stunning choreography, "You Are The Music In Me" and "I Gotta Go My Own Way" both of which Troy and Gabriella sing together. I also loved Sharpay's performance of "Fabulous". The choreography always blows me away and I love it when the songs are performed by the entire cast.
My main problem with the original HSM was the dubbing - when the actors were supposed to be singing, it came across as incredibly unrealistic and drove me bananas. I think the dubbing/acting was better throughout HSM2 but it was still apparent the actors were miming. It didn't drive me as crazy as the original, but it did still annoy me. It's a shame the actors couldn't put more into the acting part of their songs as that really lets the film down.
Overall HSM2 is well worth a watch, particularly if you're a fan of musicals. It has a stellar enough teen cast, the songs are incredibly catchy and the choreography is amazing. High School Musical 2 is enjoyable and is a must-watch if you enjoyed the original.
Zac Efron ... Troy Bolton
Vanessa Hudgens ... Gabriella Montez
Ashley Tisdale ... Sharpay Evans
Lucas Grabeel ... Ryan Evans
Corbin Bleu ... Chad Danforth
Monique Coleman ... Taylor McKessie
Mark L. Taylor ... Mr. Fulton
Bart Johnson ... Jack Bolton
I'm not ashamed to admit that at 24 I am a huge high school musical fan. I have already reviewed the first film, which I absolutely loved, and in which I think I played down my love of the series a bit more. But oh well the cat is out of the bag, I'm a fan and when the second one came out on dvd I couldn't wait to buy it.
It is following the same great cast from the first film, Troy and Gabriella (who are now a couple), Ryan and Sharpee Evans, Chad and Taylor and the rest of their group of friends. But as Sharpee points out ... 'It's summer Ryan...everything changes!!'
The last we saw them was at the auditions to the winter musicale. Well it's now the end of term and the start of summer. Troy , Gabriella and the rest of the wildcats are all looking for summer jobs, while Sharpee and Ryan are heading off to their parents country club, lava springs. Sharpee has set her sights on winning Troy off Gabriella and so arranges for Troy to be employed in the country club. Little does she know that he has brought the whole team , including Gabriella with him.
Much chaos and hilarity ensues as Sharpee tries to get the rest of the team to quit and desperately tries to win over Troy and convince him to sing with her in the talent contest (oh yes of course there is a talent contest and an excuse to sing!!).
Troy struggles with the opportunities that Sharpee offers him and not only falls out with the rest of the team but gets dumped by Gabriella.
The back drop of the country club and the gorgeous blue skies really makes you want to join in the summer fun!!
I won't spoil the ending (although its disney what do you really expect to happen?!) but expect lots of fun, laughter, dance routines and cheesy songs!!!
I am a big fan of High School Musical in general. The first film whilst simple and with not that much money spent on it is easily the best of the 3 movies that have been out now. A lot of people rate this as the worst but I don't think so. This is much better than the third (I suppose you can say the film's all steadily go downhill as they come out - too much of a good thing perhaps).
The high school the gang all attend, East High, is on summer vacation and the guys all decide to get a summer job at a holiday resort called Lava Springs after Troy gets a job and invites everyone along. Evil duo Sharpay and Ryan spend their summer vacation at the resort and when the gang arrive to start their jobs, Sharpay sets her sights on trying to make Troy succumb to her better nature before the summer's out. Of course there is a talent contest at the resort, and Troy and Gabriela are all set to sing a duet - after much soul searching from Troy who again decides what he wants more - basketball or singing. Sharpay of course wants to be the star of the show, but Ryan is not convinced - will he take his sister's side? Lots of singing and dancing around later you get the lovely satisfying ending you were hoping for.
Much the same sort of plot as the last film I hear you cry - yes but it's done with a bigger budget, better songs and although the original will always be the best this is a great, fun, summer movie. Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay steals every scene she is in once again - these movies would not have been as good without her. And every school has a Sharpay - the bitchy girl who thinks shes the most popular girl in school and the one who tries to always get her way - so it's easy to relate. Zac Efron as Troy has buffed himself up since the last film which will surely keep the hordes of teenage girls happy with the shirtless scenes he has going on, and Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella is the girl every little girl still wants to be - the smart one with beauty as well as brains.
Unlike the first film, Zac Efron sings all his own songs (in HSM1 his songs were mainly sung by Lucas Gabreel who plays Ryan) and Zac certainly stands out three quarters through the film with a solo song and dance routine that could have come straight out of Footloose; shame he turned Kevin Bacon's role down in the remake he would have been great.
The dance routines are clearly more complex than the first film - again all choreographed by the brilliant Kenny Ortega - and are much cleaner and much more satisfying than from the original. Everyone's singng is better, everyone looks more polished and overall everyone loks like they're enjoying this film more.
This film is Disney at its best, although High School Musical does seem to get rammed down everyone's throat with a new movie is out. It's cheesy, it's fun, it's a feel good film. Kids will love it and even parents will be able to raise a smile or two. And even twenty something year olds (like me) will love this film (sad but true).
Sequal to Disney's High School Musical (the first film of the series) this Emmy Award winning follow on features new songs, new horizons and new fun. With the usual cast- Vanessa Hudgens (Gabriella) and Zac Efron (Troy) take the lead as the romantic young lovers and continue their high school adventures along with the help of friends Chad (Corbin Bleu), Taylor (Monique Coleman) and twins Ryan (Lucas Grabeel) and Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale).
Premiered in Disneyland, August 17th 2007, Anaheim, Calafornia, it followed on the sucess of Peter Barsocchini's 2006 piece with an upbeat and varied soundtrack featuring hits "What Time Is It", "Fabulous" and "Bet On It". Similar to the style of High School Musical, it is very predictable- a different storyline, however very relating themes, musical styles and ending. Friendship, young love and high school problems are still explored with characters that youngsters can relate to and the regular prescence of some talented singers.
This 104 minute feature that was entended to 111 minutes later, follows the cast as siblings Sharpay and Ryan go to their family's country club, "Lava Springs" to spend their summer in bliss being waited on. This is disrupted when the princess of cool Sharpay's classmates turn up to work and have some fun at the club. There is arguments and the usual Sharpay-Troy-Vanessa love triangle, but is it resolved when a talent show and pool party at the end brings the film into a "Wildcat" happy zone, leaving the audience feeling fufilled and smiley.
Adapted on stage, ice, in books and throughout excelling merchandise, it is an expected release- unsurprising and not anything special, but definitly has its moments. The cast will live on in the hearts of many kids, teens and families forever.
HSM 2 was released in 2007, only a year after the first film. It is rated U, like the first film and the original version is 104 minutes long and the extended cut is 111 minutes long. This sequel overtook the viewing numbers of the first film by 10 million, making it the highest rated Disney movie at the time.
East High has just broken up for the summer and the gang want to have the best summer ever before their senior year. Troy lands a job at a country club, Lava Springs and gets all of his friends jobs too so they can be together. The problem is, Sharpay and Ryan are members of the club. Sharpay is the one who got him the job in the first place so she can get closer to Troy.
Sharpay wants to sing with Troy in the club's talent contest but gets angry when Kelsi writes a ballad for Troy and Gabriella. Sharpay causes all kinds of trouble and interferes with Troy's plan so she can get her own way.
Main cast
Troy Bolton - Zac Efron
Gabriella Montez - Vanessa Hudgens
Sharpay Evans - Ashley Tisdale
Ryan Evans - Lucas Grabeel
Chad - Corbin Bleu
Taylor - Monique Coleman
Kelsi - Olesya Rulin
Mr Fulton - Mark L. Taylor
Mrs Evans - Jessica Tuck
Mr Evans - Robert Curtis Brown
DVD special features:
Exclusive music scene
Sing along feature
Rehearsal footage
Music videos
My Opinion
I didn't like this film nearly as much as HSM but it was still all right. The story wasn't as interesting as the first film and although I didn't like the story as much, at least it was more original and it didn't seem like most of it came from another film.
All of the main characters stand out at some point in the film but mainly because you can't really ignore any of them when they start singing and dancing every 5 minutes. The actors are all full of life and really put a lot of effort into each role, especially the dance sequences which must have taken a long time to get right.
It was nice to see Ryan break away from his sister in this film because he didn't agree with what she was doing and I really liked that the good guys took him in and tried to include him in their gang. Ashley Tisdale was amazing as always and I was really glad to see her character become even more scheming and selfish than before. Tisdale has some really funny facial expressions, which really add something special to Sharpay's character.
The acting in this sequel is somewhat better than in the first. Zac Efron was much better and he didn't come across as flat most of the time like he did before. Vanessa Hudgens still annoyed me though but at least she has a good voice to carry her through.
It doesn't take long for HSM2 to get in full swing with the first song breaking out after about 3 minutes. 'What time is it' was one of my favourite ones from this film and I loved the dance sequence that went with it.
My favourite scene was where Sharpay, Ryan and the Sharpettes perform their song for Troy. I was sat there thinking what the hell is this and what does 'Humuhumunukunukuapua'a' mean. I still have no clue. I think the main reason why I liked this scene so much was because it was so utterly silly that I couldn't help laughing the whole way throughout. No wonder Troy looks so scared in this scene, I think I'd rather kill myself than have to sit there.
I think if you never knew this was a Disney film before watching it, you could probably guess that it was. 'So long as we're together it will be ok right?' pretty much sums up the cheesiness of this film as well as its predictability. HSM 2 is packed with fun songs and a fun storyline guaranteed to make you smile. I do think if the makers had at least made it a PG and were able to add in some bitchier lines etc, it would have appealed to a wider audience and the older watchers would have liked it a bit more.
Overall, HSM2 is very enjoyable but no way near as good as #1 and 3. Great for an easy afternoon where you don't have to think at all throughout.
High School Musical 2 is the sequel hit Disney TV Channel film, High School Musical.
HSM2 was aired only on TV, same as the first one, it wasn't released in cinema's which after the hugely popular first edition you'd think Disney would want to release at the cinema's as it would make a fortune, but they didn't. The film premiered on 17th August 2007 at Disneyland California.
The film stars the same amazing cast as HSM1, Zac Efron (as Troy Bolton), Vanessa Hudgens (as Gabriella Montez), Ashley Tisdale (as Sharpay Evans), Lucas Grabeel (as Ryan Evans), Corbin Bleu (as Chad Danforth) and Monique Coleman (as Taylor McKessie).
The first scene is of the gang at school, waiting for Summer vacation to start, as the bell sounds the whole school floods the corridoors, as Summer Vacation begins and the first song of this film starts 'What Time Is It'.
Sharpay & Ryan plan on chilling this Summer and sunbatheing, at their families country club, Lava Springs. But Sharpay, who's after Troy, gets him a job at the club as he stresses over raising funds for college over Summer & the next, which is to be his last, year at East High. Troy convinces the club manager to also hire Gabriella and his close friends, Chad & Taylor.
Sharpay is fuming and demands they are fired, to which they are not after Sharpays mother approved their hiring so they work hard to make them wish to quit but Troy pulls back his friends spirits and get's them all to stay.
Troy continues to worry about funding for college. Sharpay senses his need and arranges for Troy to be promoted, hoping that this will convince him to sing with her at the talent show.
Again Troy & Gabriella have things going on and may stop them performing the Midsummer Night's Talent Show. The strain of Sharpay's games to win Troy over and steal the show makes Gabriella want to quit her job, so she does and says she has lost all trust in Troy.
With Troy distraught he is left having to either not be in the show or play the lead with Sharpay. But is it the end of the road for Troy & Gabriella or not? Watch and find out, it brought a tear to my eye.
Hit songs again form part of HSM 2 just like HSM1 and HSM2's sequal, HSM3 including 'You Are The Music In Me', 'I Dont Dance', 'Fabulous', 'Gotta Go My Own Way', 'Everyday' and 'All For One'
The extended edition DVD also includes...
+ Exclusive Music Scene
+ Bloopers & Outakes
+ Sing Along Version (with lyrics to sing along)
+ High School Karaoke Version
+ 3 Music Videos
+ Rehearsal Cam including 'Bounce To The Movie'
If you are not familiar with the High school musical series of movies then the only possible explanations is that you have been living on a different planet for the past 3 years. This is the second of three (so far) movies produced in this series. High school musical follows the progress of a bunch of high school teenagers, and the dilemma's they face in their life. Much more than that however, the teenagers are immensely talented in the art of song and dance.
To tell you the whole story would ruin the film experience, so I'll keep to the basics.
Troy and Gabriella are the main characters in this film once again. Troy is a basketball star and following HSM1 he is also a singing sensation. Gabriella is one of the brightest pupils around, and again, following HSM1 everyone is now aware of her signing talents.
In this second film Troy and Gabriella are officially an item now, but will the evil Sharpay Evans get in the way? Sharpay is still in love with Troy, and does everything within her power to split him and Gabriella up. She is intent nobody will stand in her way, not even her twin brother Ryan.
The backdrop for this film is a country club at summer time. The East high wildcats gang all find employment here for summer break. The twist?...Sharpay and Ryan's parents own the club. As the film develops there are many trials and tribulations for the young students, not least because of Sharpay's intervention. Her influence over the manager of the club, Mr Fulton, provides humour at times, and is guaranteed to make her the villain of this second film. As the Evans family's influence at the University of Alvercherche and their basketball team eases Troy's university worries, will he be swayed by Sharpay?
As expected there is singing and dancing throughout, which had a lot to live up to following the first film. The numbers in this movie take the music to a whole new level, with a great mix of music. My personal favourite is 'all for one'. The coreography is great and well delivered, and it must be said that Kenny Ortega has done a fantastic job in directing this.
ZacEfron and Vanessa Ann Hudgens take the lead roles well in this film, with the enthusiasm needed, and their singing and dancing isn't bad either! Other performances of note are Ashley Tisdale (Sharpay), Corbin Bleu (Chad), Lucas Grabeel (Ryan) and Monique Coleman (Taylor).
Although I loved this film, I don't feel the plot is quite as strong as the first or third films.
AMAZING. Even though the story line may not be that strong (very like the first high school musical story) the songs and dancing make up for it. I thought this film wouldn't be that good as the first one was already great but I really enjoyed it, maybe even more than the first one. By the end of the film I was watching the sing alone songs because I just couldn't get enough of them.
It tells the story of the pupils of east high working at sharpays country club, something which she is not happy about. During this time there is a talent show which sharpay has won every year and she isn't about to let her class mates steal her show. The film stars Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron and Asheley Tisdale (also stars in suite life of zac and cody) as the main characters.
The dancing is very well done and the music is great and quite addictive (I couldn't stop listening to it for about a week straight). There is also diferent versions of the dvds available, like a dance along version where you can learn the moves of the dances. If your not willing to buy the dvd but still want to see the film, both versions are played regularly on the disney channel. It is also sometimes played on bbc1 but not as often.
This film is aimed at young kids but I absolutely loved it and have also seen the third one which is also just as good as the first and second. I highly recommend this film. 10/10.
WOW is one word which i believe sums up the whole of this film! The first high school musical was amazing and when i first heard that they was making a second one, my initial thoughts were; this will be rubbish. This is from having the experience of watching a film which is fantastic and then seeing the follow up which in many cases is nowhere as good as the original. However, this complete contrasts to that idea as i personally feel that high school musical 2 is just as brilliant as the first one. As an adult, i'm aware that the target market for the films are mainly towards children, however i have a certain love for every aspect of the films, in particular this one. I believe there is a decrease in the stereotypical "cheese" which is labelled on high school musical and replaced with a more subtle romance, giving the film an overall sense of maturity.
Okay, so I swore to myslef Id never let myself watch any of the High School Musical Films. In total, there are 3 (for now) plus many dance versions etc but I havnt seen those.
High School Musical 2 (Or HSM2 for short) was strangely the first of this series of films that I saw. Being at uni and shaing a TV with others, I was persuded to sit down and watch this with them. It took a lot of persuading but I sat there. More inportantly (and shockingly), I actually enjoyed it!
Basically, the films are about a class of people at High school (hense the name) who most of them hav a passion for singing. dancing and basketball. This is very apparent in the film.
It is mainly based around two charactors, Troy Bolton (played by Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) these two basically fall in love an a lot of the show is basedaround them. However the typically American Girly girl, Sharpay Evans and her brother, Ryan Evans are also featured in the show quite a lot along with 3 or 4 others who al have their own personality shown (the sports enthusiast, the cook, the one who wants to do well etc).
HSM2 is basically the summer of the 1st film, its the same year but they all need summer jobs and happen to all work at Sharpay and Ryans country Manor and spa, problems arise between people and ths is all shown wth fairly good actingand some very catchy songs. These being from probably the most well known track .."what time is it", to the deleted tack Hakunananapua (this track is available on the extended DVD only, and is a bit random to say the least).
It is a fun film and I have seen it many times since the First, and now own the damn thing on DVD so I watch it way to often. It is easy to see why children like this film so much and adults alike.
My favorite track in this film is 'what time is it' and 'bet on it' (performed by just zac efron ). My favourite scene? well the pool scene where Zac Efron is barely clothed obviously haha.
Either way, if you have a hate for this film and havet seen it, much lik eI did, please try it. Its a lot of fun (until the songs get stuck in your head all day). And also check out 1 and 3 also.
Have fun!! :)
As a childrens dvd this film is very good. It is funny in parts and the storyline is engaging and interesting to follow. The characters are full of life and the dances are well choreographed. As a follow on from the first it is very good. It is Summer and the gang all have jobs at a health and fitness centre. Sharpee, who is rich, is a resident there with her parents and brother. There is a talent contest that Sharpee always wins, and wants to maintain this so she asks Troy to dance and sing with her, although he wants to sing with Gabtriella, (his girlfriend). Sharpee then competes with Gabriella for Troys attention, although ultimately he likes Gabriella better. It is all a happy ending though as they all become friends again in true High School Musical style and all sing the finale song together. There are also other cds with the songs from the film and other singstar games.
After watching the first film on TV, I was slightly expecting to see the 2nd one on TV again. Okay so I don't have the Disney Channel, so I watched the first one on BBC1 only this film wasn't ever shown, so after 1 whole year, there was only one option, and that was to buy this on DVD. Luckily for me, in HMV, it was Buy one get one free on all Disney films, so I bought this one along with "Cars" which I had already seen.
The director is Kenny Ortega
He is a director/choreographer and has choreographed and directed many films such as "Dirty Dancing", "HSM" "HSM 3: Senior Year" and many other films, he is the director of the 2010 remake of Footloose.
I shall skip my actor's profiles today as I do not have the time to include them, so sorry to miss them out, but I do believe that these actors/actresses are famous because of the High School Musical films, although they had also featured in a number of films before hand!
So what is this film about? Well school is over for the holidays and everyone is needing a job, then all of a sudden Troy gets a job opportunity that he cannot refuse, only he really annoys Sharpay (who gave a him a push for the job), because he manages to get all he's friends (including Gabriella) to also get jobs at the same place.
But Sharpay manages to pull him away from his friends and destroys everyone, she has got Troy to herself (finally) but is he happy?
This film was way not better than the first one, the songs weren't as catchy and it didn't have much of a storyline to be totally honest, anyway I really don't know how someone couldn't have liked it, it looks like Musicals are becoming more and more popular, which is great as I do really like a musical!
I don't think this film is a brilliant sequel but then again, I think the 3rd one is the best sequel ever, can't wait for a 4th one, if there is one.
I am sorry everyone who was expecting a better review, I just do not have the time, sorry it's so basic, I'll re-do this one when I have more time on my hands.
You will love this film if you are a little kid or feel like one. It is pure cheese but yet so compelling. The songs are catchy (sometimes too much, they get in your head, and you can't get them out), the actings slushy and the script is frankly awful but yeat you still love it. You love the perfect lives of these ever singin kids, and you wish that you yourself could burst into song in perfect tune and dance your troubles away in perfect synchronisation. Your 5 year old will love it, your teenager will secretly steal it, your husband will love getting sentimental with you and you will sing along like you havent since you were a teenager. Those who pretend they dont love it are liars, but still dont buy them it for christmas - it will just embaress both you and them. Save this treat for those who will really savour the cheesiness.


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Aqiqah is defined as the animal that is slaughtered on the occasion of child birth. The performance of Aqiqah is highly encouraged. It is to be performed by the parents or the guardians of the child. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.V) and his companions used to perform Aqiqah when they were bestowed with a newborn.


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Senator Kent Conrad was joined by Brad Crabtree, the policy director of the Great Plains Institute, and other energy industry leaders from across North Dakota today to discuss technology that could put billions of barrels of oil on the market.
The group, which included members of the National Enhanced Oil Recovery Initiative (NEORI), discussed the potential of using carbon dioxide produced from industrial sources to increase the amount of economically recoverable oil in the United States.
"Today, I met with leaders who recognize the incredible potential of taking carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere and sending it underground to produce far more oil than we otherwise could," Sen. Conrad said. "I am excited to see the work being done to move forward on this first generation of enhanced oil recovery projects."
The NEORI is a working group of almost 30 energy industry members, state regulators, and environmental group members and was co-founded by the Great Plains Institute and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. Sen. Conrad was a lead sponsor of the NEORI when it was launched last year.
In the meeting, Crabtree explained the recommendations of the NEORI group for realizing the full potential of enhanced oil recovery.
"CO2-enhanced oil recovery and the policy recommendations made by the NEORI offer our nation a win-win-win opportunity to increase domestic oil production, create jobs and spur investment here at home, and address important environmental concerns," Crabtree said. "Senator Conrad deserves real credit for his bi-partisan leadership to advance policies that support CO2-enhanced oil recovery."
The Department of Energy estimates that standard oil production techniques leave as much as 80 percent of the original oil in place. Employing carbon dioxide in enhanced oil recovery could lead to a potential 67 billion barrels of economically recoverable oil -- an increase of 45 billion barrels from the 22 billion barrels of current U.S. proven oil reserves, according to the National Energy Technology Lab.
In early August, Sen. Conrad was joined by Senators Enzi (R-Wyo.) and Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) in introducing an amendment in the Senate Finance Committee that would improve an existing incentive to capture carbon dioxide. The proposed amendment reflects the recommendations of the NEORI for spurring new enhanced oil recovery projects.
"This credit will help give electric utilities the certainty they need to invest in carbon capture technology, reducing the amount of carbon emitted into our atmosphere while helping electric utilities continue using coal to provide affordable electricity to consumers," Sen. Conrad said.
The amendment requires projects to be certified in order to receive the credit and is not expected to change the overall cost of the current incentive. The senators plan to introduce the amendment as stand-alone legislation later this year.
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Bingham McCutchen is gearing up for a slew of global office moves, in a campaign that rivals Clifford Chance's record-setting spate of relocations in the summer.
On 5 December, the Boston-based firm will officially move to 32,000sq ft premises at 41 Lothbury in London, more than doubling the space currently available at 99 Gresham St.
It has also conducted the largest law firm lease transaction in the US so far this year, signing a 15-year agreement for a new 320,000sq ft headquarters in Boston last week. The new offices at One Federal are 80,000sq ft larger than its present HQ.
The Washington DC office will also be doubled to 70,000sq ft when the firm moves to the top two floors of 2020 K Street in February 2006. Meanwhile, a two-year renovation of the San Francisco office will increase space by 25 per cent.
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Gentlemen I finally got the Dinan Stage II in my car to maximize the use of my BMW Performance Intake. I emailed Dinan and told them my vehicle specs and they responded and told me if I already had a BMW Performance Intake I should get the stage II.
So far from driving around I can definitely feel the difference. The throttle lag is completely gone, I used my stepronic in manual mode and redlined it no problem (just twice I didnt want to ruin my engine
) It accelerates much quicker even with a steptronic it was definitely noticeably faster. I was told by the Dinan service guy at Fairfax Service Center that if BMW ever reprogrammed my car for any purpose I can just bring it back to them and they will redo the Dinan Stage II software for free. He also told me that if I get the throttle body I would only have to pay the difference (100) to get a Stage III software.
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ZAGG Inc (Nasdaq: ZAGG), a leading mobile device accessories company with a brand portfolio that includes ZAGG and iFrogz, announced an agreement to distribute ZAGG products through Dick Smith retail outlets in the Australian market.
Along with the award-winning invisibleSHIELD, Dick Smith will offer a broad array of ZAGG products, including Bluetooth® keyboards for mobile devices. The invisibleSHIELD is ZAGG's patented, military-grade, virtually invisible and indestructible film, which is available in more than 6,500 designs for most smartphones and tablets. As the original thin film full-body protector, the invisibleSHIELD covers millions of devices all around the world from bumps, scratches and dings, and includes a lifetime replacement warranty.
"ZAGG is excited to bring our revolutionary products to consumers throughout Australia with Dick Smith," said Mark Reed, ZAGG International's managing director. "Dick Smith is an iconic Australian consumer electronics retailer and we look forward to leveraging this partnership to effectively serve the market."
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International Rivers
|1985 Berkeley, California, United States
|Dams, Rivers
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|Kate Horner, Executive Director
Marcia McNally, Co-chair
Deborah Moore, Co-chair
|$2,245,344[1] (2007)
|People, Water, Life
International Rivers is a non-profit, non-governmental, environmental and human rights organization based in Berkeley, California, United States. Founded in 1985 by a host of social and environmental activists, International Rivers works with a global network of policy and financial analysts, scientists, journalists, development specialists, local citizens and volunteers to address destructive dams and their legacies in over 60 countries.
In addition to the United States, International Rivers has staff in Cameroon, Thailand, Brazil and India. International Rivers staff has expertise in a broad range of issues and uses research, education and advocacy to achieve the organization's mission.
International Rivers' stated aims are to protect rivers and defend the rights of communities that depend on them. It is active against the development model with which dams are associated, which International Rivers holds to be unsustainable. It promotes alternative solutions for meeting water, energy and flood-management needs. The organization is dedicated to giving dam-affected people the tools to participate in the development of local lands in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
By facilitating international grassroots organizing and informed participation, International Rivers seeks to change the terms of the debate over river development. The group works with its numerous partners to advocate for social reparations, ecological restoration and decommissioning of existing dams. International Rivers states that it works to clarify the traditionally top-down decision-making of large infrastructure projects. It also argues against industry's presentation of hydropower regards climate change, making clear that reservoirs often produce greenhouse gas emissions that further impact on the environment.[2]
International Rivers has undertaken a two-pronged approach to analyzing and promoting viable water and energy solutions. Combining its efforts to change global policy with campaigning on specific key projects, International Rivers simultaneously addresses the root causes and localized consequences of destructive dam development. Their campaigns throughout Africa (directed by Rudo Angela Sanyanga), China (directed by Grace Mang), Latin America (coordinated by Monti Aguirre), South Asia (directed by Samir Mehta) and Southeast Asia (directed by Ame Trandem) focus on the intersection of dams and climate change, reforming the policies and practices of international financial institutions, and promoting water and energy solutions that recognize human rights and environmental sustainability.[3]
Among its accomplishments, International Rivers counts its integral involvement with the formation of the World Commission on Dams as one of its most important contributions. The commission was a global, multi-stakeholder body initiated in 1997 by the World Bank and the World Conservation Union, formed in response to growing opposition to dams. During its two-year lifetime, the WCD conducted the most exhaustive study of dams done to date, ultimately evaluating over 1,000 dams in 79 countries.[4] In its published final report, the WCD concluded that although "dams have made an important and significant contribution to human development, and benefits derived from them have been considerable... in too many cases an unacceptable and often unnecessary price has been paid to secure those benefits, especially in social and environmental terms, by people displaced, by communities downstream, by taxpayers and by the natural environment."[5]
International Rivers is further proud of the role it has played in supporting dam-affected citizens around the world. Since the organization's inception, worldwide construction of dams has decreased by half, and universal recognition of the consequences of hydropower continues to increase.
International Rivers publishes a quarterly journal, World Rivers Review, focused on addressing the state of various dams projects, ecosystems and people. They also publish an annual report on a variety of dam-related subjects. Both are typically available for free download from the organization's official website.
See also[edit]
- ^ 2007 Annual Report
- ^ Dams' contributions to greenhouse gas emissions
- ^ "Staff | International Rivers", International Rivers. Retrieved on 19 January 2014.
- ^ Framework for understanding the WCD report
- ^ WCD final report


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Stay at Home Mum's Teenagers Section focuses on on puberty and how to support your child during this time.
Gift Ideas for the Alternative Teenager Who Loves Black
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Survey finds that parents teaching teens to drive not always the best role models on the road
Perth Teens As Young As 14 Using Hook-Up App Tinder
Cyber Safety Consultant Says Parents Need To Be Aware Of Kids On The App
Creating An Etiquette Contract For Your Teenager's Mobile Phone
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10 Commandments To Drill Into Your Teenager About Social Media
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Frightening Statistics on Porn Addiction in Our Society
Scarily high statistics of children regularly viewing pornography.
Barbie Finally Looks Like A Real Girl!
Mattel Releases New Range Of Barbies With Different Bodies, Skin and Hair


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Lord Browne rounds on corporate homophobia
Lord Browne, the fallen boss of BP, has urged business to stop discriminating against homosexuals.
In a speech in London, the former oil major chief executive whose own sexuality remained private until a court case in which he perjured himself over his relationship with another man, said corporate heads must take the lead against workplace homophobia.
"My sense is that the business world remains more intolerant of homosexuality than other worlds such as the legal profession, the media and the visual arts," said Lord Browne in a speech to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) networking group of Arup, the engineering consultant.
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Atlantic City, N. J (Jun. 26)
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Over 500 delegates have already arrived to participate in the thirtieth annual convention of the Zionist Organization of America, which begins its sessions this afternoon at the Chelsea Assembly Hall. It is expected that 800 delegates will attend the sessions.
A familiar figure at the Convention is Dr. Schmarya Levin who at the request of the World Zionist Executive has made a special trip to the United States in order to participate in the Convention. It is understood that Dr. Levin has come here with a special and urgent message from Dr. Chaim Weizmann bearing upon the present extraordinary state of the movement.
The subject which for the most part forms the topic of the pre-convention discussions in the lobbies is the reorganization plan put forth by the Administration in its attempt to unify and coordinate Zionist activities in this country. It is generally felt that the present emergency situation in Palestine, which demands extraordinary efforts from the Zionists of America to meet it, calls for a complete overhanling of the Zionist machinery and this the proponents of the plan hope to accomplish by consolidating all Zionist effort and concentrating it within a single Administration.
A significant utterance, in support of the administration, is contained in a letter to Mr. Lipsky from Judge Otto A. Rosalsky, made public here.
Last night a conference was held in the Royal Palms Hotel of investors and others interested in the American Zion Commonwealth, which has recently undergone a crisis in its affairs. A complete report on the status of the Commonwealth was given by Mr. Norvin R. Lindheim, who made a special study of the situation during his recent visit to Palestine.
The Convention is scheduled to open at 1:30 this afternoon by David R.Sandler on behalf of the local convention committee. City Solicitor Joseph B. Perskie will welcome the delegates in behalf of the Jewish Community Center of Atlantic City. The business of the Convention will begin with the address of the President, Mr. Louis Lipsky. The evening session will be in the form of a mass meeting to be addressed by Dr. Levin, Miss Henrietta Szold, Morris Rothenberg, Mrs, Irma Lindheim, Abraham Goldberg, Maurice Samuel, Rev. H. Masliansky and Judge William M. Lewis.


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Science question?
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How does adaptation explain the patterns of distribution of plant and animal species in the world?
wouldn't each plant and animal have different reproductive/living pressures in different areas because of climate, shelter, food, day length, etc?
species adapt to local conditions, not world wide. It is hard to find lizzards in Antartica, and hard to find penguins in Utah.
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Anonymous, maybe I can help you with this question..:) I took this test already and I'm in Connexus, so here's what I put. ( I got full credit)
How does adaptation explain the patterns of distribution of plant and animal species in the world?
Well, animals adapt to certain habitats. For example, a polar bear wears a white wool coat to thrive the harsh winter in the freezing arctic, and to also blend in with the snow. As for plants, they can adapt to certain habitats as well. A cactus can adapt to the hot dry desert and stores the little water the desert gets per year.
Adaptation is distributed between animals and plants fro survival. If an animal or plant does not adapt, they will not survive.
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One Direction Premieres 'Live While We're Young' (VIDEO)
One Direction fans, the boys are back!
The Brits dropped the video for their new single "Live While We're Young" a week early, after an unauthorized version of the video hit the web on Thursday.
Seemingly inspired by the music festivals the boys like to frequent, "Live While We're Young" sees Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik having a jolly good time singing songs by the camp fire, playing around in paddle boats and playing soccer (er, football?).
"Live While We're Young" is the first single from their upcoming sophomore album, Take Me Home, and it could be their catchiest. How is that even possible? Let's examine the evidence.
"Let's go crazy crazy crazy 'til we see the sun/ I know that we just met but let's pretend it's love/ And never never never stop for anyone/ Tonight let's get some, and live while we're young," resident ladies man Styles croons on the chorus. For the song's full lyrics, visit Direct Lyrics.
The boys also enjoy a romp around in the kiddie pool, as Horan goes shirtless and Styles shows off his fresh ink through his soaked white t-shirt. Giant inflatable microphones — and bananas — are also involved. In other words, it's every bit as epic as 1D fans were anticipating it would be.


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Movies: Her, The Way Way Back, Memento, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, 500 Days Of Summer, Sling Blade, Big Fish, 50/50, Monty Python And The Holy Grail, Annie Hall, The Princess Bride, anything Disney or Pixar, anything that's so bad it's good (like Troll 2 and The Room).
TV: Arrested Development, The Office, Parks & Rec, Community, New Girl, Breaking Bad, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Glee, Bob's Burgers, Lost, House of Cards, Adventure Time, Over The Garden Wall, Flight of the Conchords, Orange is the New Black
Music: Iron & Wine, The National, Bon Iver, Tunng, Arcade Fire, Fleet Foxes, Death Cab for Cutie, Belle & Sebastian, Joanna Newsom, Radiohead, Noah and the Whale, The Shins, The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, and way too many more to name.
Food: I do my best to get a lot of fruits and vegetables into my diet, and don't eat a ton of meat. But I will try anything at least once.
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Search Resumes For Missing Broward Teen
The search continues in Fort Lauderdale for a missing teen.
Fort Lauderdale Police resumed the investigation into the disapperance of 14-year-old Shaina McBride.
There has been no sign of the missing teen since she exited her father's houseboat in Fort Lauderdale to text her friends on a nearby patio area.
A dive team went underwater Monday in the canal by her father's home looking for McBride but turned up nothing.
Detectives say they have no new leads and are asking for the public's help.
The teen's family does not think she ran away, and they are fearing the worst.
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In the view of one Walhalla water customer, about 500 acres sold and placed into conservation six years ago could still be used for Walhalla's future benefit. Dan Pollock told Walhalla City Council that his study of the legal documents covering a heritage preserve at Stumphouse Mountain and Issaqueena Falls shows there are certain uses that, with the approval of Upstate Forever, could benefit Walhalla when it comes to recreation and a source of water. From the audience last night, Upstate Forever's Dana Leavitt and J-Harold Thomas of Oconee Forever spoke approvingly of Pollock's ideas. Pollock reminded Walhalla's elected leaders that the reservoir, north of the city limits, years ago was used for potable water supply. And he said the mountain acreage is ideal for recreation uses that can boost the city's economy.


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