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February 3, 2014
Overthinking It
Searching for Switch-Hitters Who Shouldn't Switch-Hit
Every so often, someone asks me whether there are any switch-hitters who are making a mistake by batting from both sides, or whether a particular hitter would be better off picking and sticking to one side of the plate. There are two reasons, I think, why the question comes up even though there have been BP pieces about it before, and despite the fact very few players have ever stopped switch-hitting after making the majors.
The first is that switch-hitting is inherently interesting to those of us who can barely button a button with our non-dominant hand. Hitting baseballs thrown by big-league pitchers, we're told, is one of the toughest tasks in sports. Switch-hitters can do it not only from the side of the plate where we look at least a little coordinated, but also from the side where we look like Hunter Pence. There are mutants in the X-Mansion with less impressive powers (like Longneck).
The second is that the subject feeds our need to find inefficiencies. We like to come up with ways in which a team or a player could add wins without paying what they're worth. What could be more inefficient than a hitter who actively hurts himself by batting from his weaker side? And what could possibly cost less to correct? The idea's allure makes us sound like those ads you sometimes see on sidebars: Hey, struggling switch-hitter—become a better batter by using this one weird trick!
So do these self-destructive switch-hitters we're seeking actually exist? Probably, but finding and fixing them isn't as easy as looking up the players with the largest platoon splits and telling them to hit from their stronger side.
For one thing, it takes time for platoon splits to stabilize. How much time? For switch-hitters, about 600 plate appearances vs. left-handed pitching, according to the authors of The Book. That's about three full seasons, and even then you have to regress the observed split ratio 50 percent toward the league-average split ratio to get an accurate estimate of the switch-hitter's true platoon talent.
For another, we can't assume that if a switch-hitter were to stop switch-hitting, he'd immediately (or even eventually) have a league-average split from the left or right side. Some switch-hitters haven't faced same-side pitching since PONY League, and all of them have thrived enough as switch-hitters to make it to the majors, which understandably makes them reluctant to stop. Both physically and mentally, it's a difficult adjustment to make, and no team wants to pay for an adjustment period—not even if it starts during the offseason or spring training, since it's so hard to say how long it might last.
To some degree, the duration depends on how a player learns. "Some guys are visual or experiential learners," says BP's resident psychologist/sabermetrician, Russell Carleton. "They learn by seeing and doing…and so in some sense, they are starting from scratch to build those pathways. Some guys are better able to abstract things and apply them in novel situations. The latter group would be better off than the former in trying to give up switch-hitting."
But it might be that some switch-hitters would never adjust to facing pitchers from the same side, not enough to hit them as well as anyone else. While some switch-hitters started switch-hitting because they thought it would make them more attractive to teams, others did it because a physical limitation made them uncomfortable without a better look at the ball.
"I couldn't pick up the curve from a right-hander without turning my head because of my problems with my left eye," said Hall of Fame switch-hitter Red Schoendienst (who turned 91 on Sunday), explaining his decision to switch-hit. Schoendienst had injured his eye at the age of 16, when a nail ricocheted into it while he worked on a fence in the Civilian Conversation Corps. That kind of thing might be less common in the LASIK era than it was during the Great Depression, but surely some players are still switch-hitting despite their struggles from one side because they (or their teams) have reason to believe that they would do even worse without the platoon advantage.
Ideally, we would project a switch-hitter's split as a lefty/righty only by checking to see how previous converts fared and applying the typical post-switch-hitting platoon split to today's candidates. But we can't, because the sample is not only selective but extremely small. Mariano Duncan did it and took a long time to adjust. J.T. Snow and Orlando Merced made the same decision but got up to speed quickly. After name-checking those three, we've just about exhausted our supply of previous players who made the majors, then made the change and maintained it over a span of several seasons.
So we can't say with certainty that certain switch-hitters would be better off settling down with one side of the plate. But since you've made it this far, we'll try to say it with some uncertainty.
First, we regress each switch-hitter's observed platoon ratio, using the formula 600/(PA vs. LHP + 600) to determine the regression amount. Then we compare that to his estimated split as a non-switch-hitter. But we also have to include a fudge factor to account for the fact that he'll likely have a larger/worse split than the typical player. It's impossible to say for sure what that fudge factor should be, but on the advice of Mitchel Lichtman, co-author of The Book, we went with one standard deviation in true talent.*
*If a switch-hitter were to hit exclusively from one side, he might be benched against the toughest same-handed pitchers, which would buoy his rate states. But it would also be a burden to his team, which would have to carry a caddy.
That one-SD adjustment, coupled with a minimum of 600 career PA vs. left-handed pitchers, leaves us with only a handful of good statistical candidates, one of whom just retired. (A few other players, like Wilson Betemit and Neil Walker, are just below the PA cutoff; Kendrys Morales clears the cutoff but would project to be just one point worse if he switched. You can see the whole, somewhat confusing spreadsheet containing all active switch-hitters here.)
Victorino made this list look good when a hamstring strain forced him to hit right-handed for some of last season, leading to a .300/.386/.510 line from that side with six homers. But we should probably pump the breaks on declaring the point proved: Victorino posted that line over only 115 regular-season plate appearances, and his BABIP vs. righties as a righty was over 30 points higher than his BABIP against southpaws from the same side. His strikeout-to-walk ratio was 25:3, his on-base percentage was pumped up by an incredible 11 HBP, and he slumped for most of October.*
*In an effort to snap out of that slump, Victorino tried facing Anibal Sanchez from the left side in Game Five of the ALCS. Afterwards, he said:
It had actually been closer to six weeks since Victorino's last left-handed at-bat. If switching sides after six weeks causes that much discomfort, imagine trying to do it after years.
Victorino's sample size aside, the estimated gains in that table aren't insignificant. As a rule of thumb, an increase of one point of TAv translates to half a run over 500 plate appearances, which would put the benefit for Wieters at 5.5 runs—over half a win, at no cost to the Orioles. But keep this caveat in mind: the more obvious the stats say it is that a player should stop switch-hitting, the more likely it is that he has a good reason to stick to his seemingly counterproductive approach.
Before we finish, here's a list of retired switch-hitters since 1950 who in retrospect seem like the best candidates to have hit from one side. A few things to keep in mind: first, left-handed hitters typically have larger platoon splits than righties; second, switch-hitting is much more common than it used to be, so it might make some sense that the iffiest switch-hitters would be concentrated in the past 30 years; third, the complete results are here.
Thanks to Rob McQuown and Mitchel Lichtman for research assistance.
Ben Lindbergh is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @benlindbergh
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I see Wieters, Saltalamacchia, and Berkman have large BABIP splits. Victorino's is smaller but still somewhat notable. Navarro has a better BABIP from the other side. Maybe this would be an indicator for those who might potentially benefit more from the switch than others.
Feb 03, 2014 07:33 AM
I'm a bit confused by the charts - why would there be SHs that would improve by batting Right handed against LHPs(the 1st group in each chart)? Isn't this what they do now?
Feb 03, 2014 10:31 AM
Ben Lindbergh
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The first group in each chart contains the guys who would improve if they hit right-handed exclusively (against both righties and lefties).
Feb 03, 2014 10:48 AM
Another excellent piece by Ben Lindbergh.
Feb 03, 2014 14:47 PM
Ben Lindbergh
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I should've mentioned that Jose Valentin (listed as the best historical candidate to have hit exclusively from the left side) did experiment with giving up switch-hitting at times. See post (and comments) here.
Feb 03, 2014 17:26 PM
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Think of the global economy as a four-engined aeroplane. On one wing, smoke is billowing from the engine marked "Europe" and the one marked "China" is still whirring along but throttling down on excessive credit. On the other wing, the engine marked "Japan" is undergoing urgent repairs on the fly. And the one labelled "America" has begun to bang and hiss.
This isn't the way the 2011 flight of the global economy was meant to be. To be sure, Europe's sovereign debt problems were always going to resurface, with Greece having to be bailed out a second time in less than a year. And China had to hit inflationary turbulence some time. But no one could have predicted one of the worst earthquakes in history would produce a nuclear disaster in Japan and shut down crucial parts of its industry.
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The magic number for presidents seeking re-election is 7.2 per cent, the highest unemployment rate at which an incumbent modern president has been re-elected. That was Ronald Reagan, and he cruised back into office despite a poor campaign against a good candidate – Walter Mondale – on the back of a surging recovery he dubbed "Morning in America".
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Financial institutions must repair balance sheets so they can lend again, and households need to reduce mortgage debt so they can borrow and spend again. Many people who worked in sectors that were puffed up by the boom – such as housing, mortgage broking and parts of manufacturing – can no longer find work there and have to work elsewhere, often for less pay.
The difficulty for policymakers is there are no useful precedents with lessons for this recession. It had the deep plunges of the early 1980s recessions – which were followed by sharp rebounds – and the jobless recoveries of the early 1990s and early 2000s recessions.
"What we are seeing in this latest recession is we have had this deep movement downwards without a bounce," says Tara Sinclair, associate professor of economics at George Washington University.
"The best way to look at it is as a combination of the worst of both scenarios," she says.
Japan's lost decade has shown us what didn't work, Sinclair adds, "but we don't have anything to say what would work".
Take the second round of quantitative easing, QEII, the US Federal Reserve's $US600 billion bond buying program, which expires at the end of this month. University of California San Diego economics professor James Hamilton and his student Jing Wu estimated in a paper, The Effectiveness of Alternative Monetary Policy Tools in a Zero Lower Bound Environment , that it reduced long-term interest rates by just 0.13 percentage points.
In other words, QEII doesn't seem to have worked well. Yet some people fret what will happen to Treasury prices when the Fed stops buying.
"[QEII] may not have been helping much but now that we have got it, turning it off might cause harm," says Sinclair. "It gets really tricky. It's scary to see them tightening policy but I don't know if they should be loosening policy either. They are really caught."
There are bright spots. Productivity is growing and the recovery would get a welcome boost if corporations could find productive ways to invest the $US2 trillion they have idling on balance sheets.
"Firms have all this cash and as soon as they find productive ways to spend that cash we could have a pretty quick turnaround," says Sinclair.
She advocates a more positive attitude. "Of course everyone is worried about the debt. But one of the best ways to get out of excessive debt is to have a strong private sector recovery that produces higher taxes without raising tax rates," she says.
"If we have strong economic growth and strong productivity growth, going forward this may not be as big a problem as we think."
Unfortunately, that's easier said than donewhen Moody's has just raised a red flag on the US government's debts. There's not much of this positive thinking around right now. And that's a problem for the world, which relies too much on the American growth engine, as well as for the President.
The Australian Financial Review

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It seems possibilities are an issue for you?
Perhaps a broadening of the mind would be useful at times.
You want to relax gun control laws in Chile and Switzerland?
Are you actually reading the figures correctly?
They have well above average gun ownership, and well below average gun crime.
In Chiles case once again, they have a firearm ownership rate twice that of Britain, with gun crime that is 3 times lower.
They have a lower gun crime rate than Japan, who has one of the strictest gun control legislations on the planet.
They have one of the lowest gun crime rates in the world, in a firearm-ownership permissive environment.
How would banning legally owned firearms from licenced owners prevent criminals from carrying on indulging themselves there?
I presented those figures so some on the thread may perhaps re-examine what they percieve to be their overly righteous truths.
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"This game was horribly maligned"
It is totally different from every other game in the series. Unlike others, it is troop based, not general based. You have to use tactics and control your generals capably to succeed. I think it is the best Langrisser, and one of my top ten favorite games of all time, because it challenges your intellect. It has nice voice and graphics (way ahead of its time). The combat system actually makes sense, but because it diverges from the classical "I wear a dunce cap and like it" combat system, it is denigrated.
The character interaction alone makes this game playable. I like the fact that my decisions in combat or conversation actually have a meaningful effect on the outcome of the game. My greatest regret is that 1) This game was never translated to English and 2) Other games like it never will be. There are zombies to kill, but this game is not hack-n-slash, and that destroys the American market. That's too bad, because the storyline is probably the best I've ever seen (tied with Final Fantasy 7).
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My biggest gripe is that, as you play through, you will encounter special tiles. This is nothing new to the Langrisser series, but I think it is ridiculous that someone needs to read a walkthru or guide to get the best items. Unfortunately, this is quid pro quo for any game released after 1994. I think panel-searching is time-consuming and boring, and has no place in the typical gamer's repertoire. That this game and others in the series require it brings it from a 10 to a 9.
The character development is far above average. The "love" endings are nicely developed. Combat is challenging if you don't know the goal, although the game becomes much easier as you replay. Overall, the game is way ahead of its time in combat, graphics, and sound. It is much-maligned because the difficulty increased dramatically from its predecessor. I like it, because it gives me a free (read: pre-paid) lesson in Japanese. I wish more games utilized sound as well as this game did.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 05/11/09
Game Release: Langrisser III (JP, 10/18/96)
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LONDON (Oct. 10)
Zionist forces the world over mobilized today to protect the Jewish homeland from Czechoslovakia's fate, under the impression that while the British Government has not yet made its decision on future Palestine policy the Governments present tendency, in the face of Arab, German and Italian demands, favors drastic revisions of policy which would sacrifice Jewish interests.
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British Zionists, endeavoring to counteract Arab and foreign influences on the Government, are planning a "Palestine Week" commencing Oct. 23 during which Jewish views will be placed before the public and the Government. Presiding at a London meeting on Oct. 25, Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization, is expected to redefine the Zionist stand and emphasize the agency's refusal to negotiate on the basis of a solution which would fix the Jews as a permanent minority and stop Jewish immigration to Palestine.
Meanwhile, the extraordinary military measures announced yesterday — the dispatching of four infantry battalions and other armed forces — are taken to indicate that the Government is making a final determined effort to pacify Palestine before the new declaration. The noted military expert, Major-General Temperley, stresses the gravity of the task, asserting: "It looks as if Britain will be compelled to reconquer it (Palestine) methodically from end to end as a military operation."
The discussions of Sir Harold MacMichael, Palestine High Commissioner, at the Colonial Office are still continuing. They are reported to cover two points — future policy and measures to restore security. It is believed Sir Harold will return to Palestine with additional powers for him and for Major-General Robert H. Haining, General Officer in Command of British forces in Palestine, to suppress the Arab revolt.
Four battalions of British infantry, an artillery battery and a number of armored cars with ancillary troops will be rushed to Palestine within the next two or three weeks, the Colonial Office announced yesterday. The reinforcements will bring the strength of British forces in strife-torn Palestine to 17 infantry battalions, in addition to artillery, armored car and royal air force units, the greatest military concentration in the holy Land since the World War.
The decision to send more troops, the Colonial Office declared, was taken as a result of the discussions on the question of Palestine security over the weekend, in which Sir Harold Alfred MacMichael participated. The announcement added that "considerable further recruitment of ex-service men for the British section of the Palestine police is proceeding."
The political correspondent of the Evening News asserted that the British Government may drop the partition plan in favor of some other scheme, adding that the findings of the Partition Commission would not be unanimous.
Whatever plan is adopted, the Daily Telegraph declared editorially, should be decided upon quickly because prolonged uncertainty itself is one of the most potent factors making for disturbance. "Once the decision is taken and the Government has proclaimed their firm determination to enforce it irrevocably, it is likely to be more readily accepted," the paper said.
Reflecting the growing uneasiness in political circles in England regarding the deterioration of the Palestine situation, the telegraph severely criticized the British administration for learning nothing from the earlier Arab revolt in 1936. The result is, the editorial said, that British prestige is rapidly sinking to a very low ebb. It asserted that there was little doubt the flames were fanned by outside agencies who rejoiced to see England involved in trouble.


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A stepmother and her 18 years old stepson having sexy time all around their house, all the time, because the boy's got a strong sex drive and the stepmother wants him to be able to focus on his studies. And so it goes, slice of life style, the this manga's 196 pictures.
This is actually an alternate reality of Scarlet Desire, made after the artist went to work with another magazine that prohibited the Incest theme. Same characters, but they're in a step- relationship, and there is a husband, only thing is he's abroad. Thanks to Guest and Phatkap for the precisions, I had completely overlooked that side of things !
And, frankly ? I wasn't thrilled. I spent most of my time sighing. The boy is a spoiled brat, sincerely in love and caring, true, but a spoiled brat nonetheless who doesn't feel any way guilty about stealing his father's woman, and who's constantly demanding attention. The mother's IQ may be at the level of a doorknob (not Kagiana-style ^^). Something is weird with the way the shadows are drawn on the bodies, come on, these are human curves, not a cubist painting O_o
All in all, we've still got a full-manga with easy-carefree-loving sex, with very bits tits fetish, with stepmother incest, and I don't see many more redeeming "qualities" to this. If you like it, go for it, it's your choice, eventually ^^
Credits are for Tadanohito and his kind donators, thank you
By the same artist, I also share Scarlet Desire [English, 191 pictures] and The Lovely Nanako Sensei (Uncensored version).
I can imagine the archive's size, 269 MB, will mean acute anal pain to a large number of people, so if you like, I'm also offering you a smaller version, only 89 MB
That version has seen the pictures resized from 2480 (or even 4957, Jebus) vertical pixels to the current "standard" of 1600 pixels : you're warned, these are not the original pics anymore, it's a resized version !
I also used that version for the online pictures gallery and the preview pics, to save on upload/download time.
Open the Complete Pictures Gallery (or the backup gallery)
Here comes the zip link ! Help yourselves ! ^^
(269 MB, 196 pictures, English)
(please, is there a chance you can use the depositfiles link ? That will generate a tiny bonus for me, thank you very much if that's possible for you !
A bonus for you, the coupon '4zb5wk0jamm8csu91ql5nw0v83b09nme' gives a 10% discount on Depositfiles 6-months and 1-years accounts.)
Or you can also use the Alternative :
Zip Mirror #1 – or – Zip Mirror #2
And, as I wrote above, if you want the resized version, only 89 MB instead of 269, sure, it's just below
Zip : mirror #1 – or – mirror #2 – or – mirror #3
to grab the file you want. You can just pick the stuff you need, it's quick and easy


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Whether it's a dinner for 150 in the Great Hall, or a small, intimate lunch for a select gathering, in terms of catering the emphasis is always on creating personalised menus to suit individual tastes, using the freshest, locally sourced produce.
Flexibility is key: the professional catering staff at Queen's have the knowledge and competence to provide everything from an exquisite silver service experience to more casual buffet and canapé style cuisine.
And of course, no meal is complete without an accompanying fine wine. The University's cellars boast a selection of superb wines from around the world to suit every palate and budget.
Please click here to view the Campus Food and Drink website.


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Starbase Command
By Chimera Software, LLC
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
From the creators of Starbase Orion, the premier 4X space strategy game for iOS, comes a space survival game that will have you firing your turrets and scrambling your fighters to protect your starbase from swarms of enemy invaders.
Starbase Command is a strategy game which puts you in control of a starbase on the fringes of the Empire. Your goal is to survive for as long as possible, driving up your score as you build new defenses and destroy incoming waves of enemies. Merchant vessels bring in much needed wealth to fuel your endeavors. Starbase Command is game of economy, of learning what to build and when, and in what order. It is also a game of tactics, of knowing what enemies you should destroy when.
Watch the gameplay video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-VHvOR1sCI
"This game is very addictive ^^" MichelG, user comment from Touch Arcade
"This game is really a gem for me under the iPhone games. My favorite games are Spaceminer, Rimelands, Warpgate, Angrybirds, Settlers Star defense, Fly Kiwi, Galaxy on fire (2). I give this list so you guys can see how good this game is according to me because Starbase Command belongs in this list with my favorite iPhone games." - Wilbair, user comment from Touch Arcade
"Really fun and simple game to play." 1body4u, user comment from iTunes
"Brilliant game, already had new updates and now hanging out for more!!" Bladeslapper, user comment from iTunes
"If you like Spacestation HD, this is recommended. Same defend base concept, but different gameplay and style." Jadis777, user comment from iTunes
What's New in Version 1.3.2
Thanks everyone for the great feedback! Here is what's new:
Remember, if you like what you see make sure to review Starbase Command with each update. Your 5 star ratings help ensure more free content updates!
• Changed the navigation algorithm for enemy ships. On certain map configurations, the ships would bunch up in a long line to be easily slaughtered by the player one by one. Now they will navigate around each other in order to get closer to the starbase. This should help even out the game experience.
• Increased the maximum and minimum distance ships spawn away from the starbase.
• There is now an 5-dot indicator at the bottom of raider facilities; when a squadron is destroyed and the rebuild process begins, a white dot is drawn for every minute of rebuilt time that has passed. When it gets to 5 white dots the rebuild process is finished and the new raider squadron will automatically be launched.
• You can now turn on display of unit health bars. There are two bars; blue is shields and green is hull.
• You can now set music and sound levels. Turn off the music to listen to your own background music.
• Fixed a typo in help; mining facilities really do only cost $4000 now ( thanks for the heads up helpful-you-know-who-iTunes-user-commenter! )
• Updated the help section with information regarding the decoy turret
• Upgraded to the latest version of OpenFeint
• Added some crash diagnostics code to help catch certain crash bugs
- Free
- Category: Games
- Updated: 30 May 2011
- Version: 1.3.2
- Size: 19.9 MB
- Language: English
- Developer: Chimera Software, LLC
- © 2010 Chimera Software, LLC
Compatibility: Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPad, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPod touch (6th generation).


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|Property type
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|7 nights
The historic Chateau Alois sleeps up to 35 guests and is the ideal place to stay with family and friends. Beautifully positioned on the banks of the River Bocq and only 3 kilometres from Ciney and a short drive from Calais and Brussels, the Chateau Alois is comprised of a main building and two wings surrounding a courtyard and has a number of large reception rooms, making it the perfect party or conference venue. Almost all of the bedrooms have en-suite bath or shower rooms.
The Chateau Alois was once home to the Bishop of Luik and dates back to the 12th century. Its ten hectares of grounds incorporate an extensive park with many century old trees. You can enjoy fishing, canoeing and swimming in its private lake and its woods are perfect for walking and cycling trips. There is also an all-weather tennis court on site.
The chateau is easily accessible; it is only 70km from Brussels (flights or Eurostar) and 280km from Calais. The local town of Ciney is only 3km away and has a number of excellent restaurants, a supermarket and a train station.
Restaurant Le Comptoir du Gout: This Michelin, Gault Millau and Lemaire recommended restaurant is only two minutes drive from the chateau. It has a beautiful garden and terrace for al fresco dining and is renowned for its fresh seasonal cuisine. Of course, there are also a whole host of other local restaurants which cater to all tastes and budgets.
Picturesque, cultural and historic, Namur has a colourful range of tranquil woodland, pasture, valleys, small lakes and meandering rivers as well as a strong cultural heritage. Activities include walking, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking on the River Lesse, golf, archery, delta-flying, rock climbing, caving, quad-biking, karting, and adventure trailing.
Outside the city we recommend visiting the caves of Han and La Merveilleuse (Dinant), the Gallo-Roman ruins of Malagne, the ruins of Montaigle (Falaen), Freyr, Lavaux-Sainte-Anne castles, the Gardens of Annevoie and some of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie' (Wallonia's Most Beautiful Villages) such as Celles.The Brussels South Charleroi Airport is about 60 km far from the chateau; by car it takes about 43 minutes (highway). By train, there is at least one departure each hour and the station of Ciney is 3 km far from the castle. It takes 1h30 by train from the Brussels South Airport via Charleroi, Namur andCiney.The chateau and both wings are exclusive to you and your party will have sole enjoyment of the property. There are 14 bedrooms in total (5 doubles, 6 twins, a triple, 2 quads and a mezzanine area that can hold up to 4 beds). All of the bedrooms have a connecting en suite bath or shower room.
On the ground floor is a large living room with parquet floor, paintings, open fireplace and satellite TV. The dining room has parquet flooring and original panelling. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with the standard appliances and also includes an AGA cooker, a vitro ceramic stove and a coffee machine. The 'salle des chasseurs' has a large open fireplace, games, bar area and billiards table. The cellar holds an additional freezer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer & ironing board.
On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms and a twin, all with en suite bathrooms. The second floor has a twin bedroom, a quad and a mezzanine area that can hold up to 4 single beds. Both bedrooms have en suite shower rooms.
In the west wing of the chateau is a living room with fireplace, satellite TV and CD player. There is also a cloakroom. The wing has 3 bedrooms (2 twins & a triple), all with en suite bathrooms.
The east wing has a brand new kitchen and utility area. The sitting room comes with parquet floor, wood stove, satellite TV and CD-player. There is also an additional salon with sofa-bed. There are 4 twin bedrooms (one of which is large enough to add extra beds) and a double (all of which have en suite bath or shower rooms). Within the grounds you will find a covered barbeque area that seats 36 that can be used in all weather as it is closed in on three sides by most attractive half-timbered walls with windows. The fourth side is open and offers a splendid view of the lake. There is also a beautiful courtyard, a large dining terrace, plenty of garden furniture, an all weather tennis court, a large lake and ample parking.FacilitiesWi-Fi/Internet accessPets allowedTennis court on siteIdeal for celebrations / Party houseGround floor bed & bathWheelchair AccessGames roomIndoor gamesCable TVDVDWorking fireplaceHeatingConference facilitiesSmoking allowed insideRecommendedWeddingsIndoor reception capacity: cocktail 350 people, dinner 175, evening dancing party 250.Outdoor reception capacity: cocktail 400Marquee hire is also possible. The wedding hire price is in addition to the rental price of the chateau and is based on the number of people at the reception. If used, there is an additional charge for the rental of the large room on the 2nd floor of 200 Euros. Indeed the maximum capacity in a single room on the groundfloor is 70 (circular tables) or 96 (rectangular tables); for larger group which want to have the dinner in a single room, the large room on the second floor is perfect (a lift is available if needed).
There are beautiful churches near-by to conduct your service and numerous catering options are available.
Wedding Services- Flowers- Live bands/DJs - Transport- Marquee hire.*Please enquire for additional information.ExtrasMaid service available (at extra cost)Chef/Cook available (at extra cost)
*Plus compulsory or optional charges based on actual occupancy or consumption. The payment has to be made in the currency offered by the property manager, before use of conversion tool. Payments in other currencies have to be negotiated beforehand with the property manager. The currency conversion tool is provided for your convenience only and is non-binding.


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I saw a beautiful young woman standing at a distance from me as I worked. I noticed her watching several interactions. Eventually, I asked if she were an artist--and she approached, barely able to hold herself together, and introduced herself. She was the oldest grandchild and her hero (grandfather) was dying. We had an amazing talk. She asked if I would accompany her upstairs to visit her grandfather, and I considered it a tremendous honor. He was surrounded by family and we had healing arts connections we enjoyed sharing with one another.
Back in the lobby, a man approached "Honey Flows" as I was painting. I greeted him and he acknowledged me with an almost imperceptible nod. He was dressed all in camou, a working man. His arms were crossed. His stance was wide. Eventually he spoke, looking straight at the painting as he did: "Got an uncle upstairs, probably dying. When I was little, he kept a farm. Taught me everything I know. And he used to dig post holes by hand, and set in those posts, with exactly the same care you are using on this painting." Then he turned to me--this burly man--with tears, gave me a light hug, and walked away, saying with a broken voice, "Thank you for being here."
An old gentleman--had to be 96, 97--thin as crêpe paper--moving lightly, almost weightlessly--came into the hospital, pushing his elderly wife in a wheel chair. Their progress was unbelievably slow, and I was surprised when I realized he was aiming her wheelchair to stop just behind me. I turned, quietly, and softly introduced myself. They smiled wanly but did not speak. They were both looking at the painting. I explained my position with Carilion and eventually began working again. After what seemed ages, from behind me, the gentleman--surprisingly sonorously--spoke: "Young lady," he addressed me, "You see what you've done. You've made my wife cry. She can no longer speak. And she cries like this only when she is very happy. Thank you for being here."


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Man arrested, accused of shattering car's windows
Published: Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:35 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:35 p.m.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday on aggravated battery and other charges after he reportedly threw a cinder block and chain through the windows of a car in a dispute with his former girlfriend, according to an arrest report by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Dennis C. Brigham, 24, of 2431 NW 57th Place, was charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant woman, aggravated battery using a deadly weapon, throwing an object into a vehicle and criminal mischief.
The arrest report states that Brigham's former girlfriend called authorities to report that Brigham took her cellphone and went to his mother's house in La Crosse.
The woman and two others went to La Crosse to get her phone, deputies said. The report states that Brigham threw a cinder block through the back window of a car. The block broke into pieces, causing a bleeding gash on one of the victims.
Brigham reportedly threw a heavy chain at the front passenger window, shattering it. Glass hit a pregnant woman in the car. She told deputies that Brigham knew she was pregnant.
The report states that Brigham posted a Facebook message about throwing a brick. Brigham was later arrested by the Sheriff's Office.
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Generic Name: cromolyn
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For the Consumer
Applies to cromolyn: oral capsule, oral solution
Other dosage forms:
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by cromolyn (the active ingredient contained in Gastrocrom). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking cromolyn:Rare
- Coughing
- difficulty in swallowing
- hives or itching of skin
- swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
- wheezing or difficulty in breathing
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking cromolyn, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:Less common:
- Skin rash
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with cromolyn may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:More common:
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Raising the bar: Local bartender shares tricks of trade, wisdom from behind bar
Allen Chiu | Design Editor
The bartender is the one with the secrets. The stories. The advice. He's the one sliding drinks to patrons from behind the counter, slinging customers his specialties and cracking his favorite jokes. Every respectable barfly has a bartender like that.
Kyle Schirtz is not this bartender.
"I'm still working on my stories," he said.
It's a quiet Friday afternoon at Empire Brewing Co. in Armory Square. A few diners walk in and out, bringing the chilly fall air with them. Mick Jagger yowls on the radio, and five middle-aged men perch on barstools, idly making small talk. Schirtz pours a few beers from the tap and laughs with them.
But away from the bar, wearing all black and with the ghost of 5 o'clock shadow, he's more mild-mannered. He half-jokingly says he's more comfortable behind the bar.
And when he's mixing drinks, it looks like he is. Laughing at a passing comment as he grabs a handle of vodka, he wields the bottle in one hand and a shaker in the other. He pours beer fluidly from the tap, cutting off the stream when there's just the right amount of foam.
Bartending runs in the family for the Schirtz clan. His family, who often gave him pointers when he started, has two other bartenders: his mother and brother.
Schirtz guesses he mixed his first drink as a teenager. He can't remember if he was 15 or 16. What he remembers is that he probably didn't drink it afterward.
"It was probably something really gross," he said with a laugh. "I think it was Mountain Dew with something else that didn't taste good with it."
The 22-year-old Syracuse native has been bartending for two years. His first gig at Empire Brewing Co. was bussing tables. But after waiting tables and waiting on a list for about a year and a half, he got his shot slinging drinks behind the bar. Schirtz is quick to give credit to the restaurant's other bartenders for teaching him the tricks of the trade.
"They taught me everything I know," he said. "I love them to death."
But he hasn't really mastered the art of bartending, at least not yet. In fact, Schirtz isn't even positive it's a craft that can be perfected — only practiced. He learns as he goes, both from his own experiences and those of his co-workers.
The radio switches, and Bob Dylan's sneer barrels through the speakers. Schirtz counts the less glamorous facets of his job. He usually works eight-hour shifts and it takes a lot out of him. Most nights, the hours rack up quickly: It's eight hours of thinking quickly on his feet.
There's a feeling Schirtz gets when a flood of customers walk in. A split-second of panic washes over him before a wave of calm smoothes it over. He's done this for two years; he'll be fine.
"It's quicker than you'd think, and it's overwhelming when you get started," he said.
The biggest rookie mistake a novice bartender can make, Schirtz said, is being underprepared. He said learning ingredients to drinks was an important part of the learning curve. Though confident in his almost-encyclopedic knowledge of all things alcoholic, he confesses patrons have stumped him with their own concoctions.
"I've gotten a few ridiculous orders of drinks I've never heard of before," he said with a laugh. "Some sound terrible, but if it's what you want, that works, too."
It's these interactions with patrons that Schirtz prides himself in. He likes talking sports with the Orange faithful who roll in on game days and building rapport with customers on other nights. Engaging with them, he said, is one of his favorite parts of the job.
He looks forward to working shifts with his fellow Empire bartenders even more than he enjoys socializing with regulars. The bartenders crack inside jokes regularly, and Schirtz admits that they've goofed off on their share of slow nights.
"A couple weeks ago, we did the 'Jump On It' dance to keep our energy up," he said.
Schirtz pauses for a second. The radio jumps to a song by the B-52s in all of their '80s glory. Diners chatter, the folks at the bar laugh, but Schirtz stays quiet for a second, thinking.
He's technically a senior at Onondaga Community College, even though he's only taking classes on and off right now. He doesn't know how long he'll keep bartending, but for now, it pays the bills.
"Honestly, I'll probably do it for as long as I have to," he said.
And the stories? He's still making them, one shift at a time.
Published on November 1, 2012 at 1:40 am
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3 bedroom end of terrace house to rent33, Kerry Close, Barwell, LEICESTER
£595 pcm| £137 pw fees apply
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33 Kerry Close is a three bedroom end town house, the property has undergone extensive modernisation and is immaculately presented. The property briefly consists of lounge, kitchen/diner, sitting room, three bedrooms and family bathroom. To the outside aspect there is off road parking, and enclosed rear garden.
No pets available early September. More photographs to follow on completion.
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Lounge (Reception)
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First floor
Bedroom One
Bedroom two
Bedroom three
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Hello all.
I've joined TP as we are planning a road trip in July on the west coast of North America. I would really appreciate some advice on our itinerary - we will have 22 nights.
Some things that we'd like to factor in to our plan;
1. We're generally guilty of trying to cram too much into our trips and, really, I think we like spending an average of 3-4 nights per location rather than 1-2. That said, the odd one-off night is fine as a stopover.
2. We'd like to have some relaxation time.
3. We have a 5 month old with us so, whilst this is one of the better times to travel (apparently...!) we can't do car journeys of >2 hours without a stop. I'd be interested to know if things like day trips to Napa or Sonoma (or other) would be workable. Also, has anyone else done something similar with an infant?
4. We don't mind ticking the tourism boxes to some extend (Golden Gate Bridge, etc) but really like seeing the 'real' country. Appreciate the west coast of North America isn't Bhutan but we would like to see authentic parts of the country.
5. We like good food/dining. Although having our 5 month old will limit us, we would like to take advantage of the great dining opportunities if we can. Any suggestions appreciated.
6. We're thinking of airbnb for accommodation - any comments on this? Any areas we will struggle and what alternatives would you suggest? Happy to budget for a blow-out here any there if necessary.
I think that's it for now. Having a young baby around means we have left this a little last minute so would be grateful for any help.


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this was supposed to be my first time in lyon – i had it all planned it out with everything set. then i found out about the fête de lumières and decided to go earlier. but i didn't cancel my original plan, it just became my second visit instead.
colder. quieter. whiter. calmer. but just as beautiful and magical as the first time.
a different host, a different way of eating. a giant thing of cured ham, plus a salad made up of random things: lettuce, apples, tomatoes, brebis cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. i love salads because there is no recipe – just a list of ingredients!
and i finally made it to les halles. a large market selling only regionally produced goodies. from what i've gathered, the original was opened in 1859 and torn down in 1971 because it didn't meet the normal hygenic standards. but a new one was opened in 1971, renovated in 2006, and now it's perfect.
say hello to the bouchère, who looks happy to be help you with whatever meat you're dreaming of.
i went on a sunday before christmas. not a very smart idea. too many people = not a lot of photos. but! do you see this? look at that green cake by richart. isn't it amazing how… comfortable it looks? that cake not only looks delicious, but plushy and soft as well!
(this is what 4 months without a couch turns you into.)
the poissonnier was quite busy as well.
these photos don't technically belong together. the right is a tower of praline goodies at les halles, while on the left you have a cake from bernachon. not going to lie, david lebovitz is one reason why i decided to pick lyon as a city to visit. i won't say that i visited lyon for just a chocolate shop… but it was definitely a big motivational factor :)
just like my last trip, i was spotting red everywhere. and it only continued on my second visit. i'll forever associate lyon with the color red.
contemporary art. how i love you and need you. it's nice to take a break from all the historical things in france :)
ps, if you're under 26, here is a bonus reason for going to lyon: all the museums are free if you're moins vingt-six!
i'm pretty sure there will be a third time for lyon. it's too perfect of a place for me to not go back.
after lyon, i continued my christmas vacation by hopping on a train to strasbourg…


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Winner or Loser?
by Berni Dymet
Rom. 8:35-37 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Let me ask you: when you look in the mirror each morning, what do you see? A winner or a loser?
Good times, bad times - they come and go. That's life. But so many people, so many, feel that they're not "winning" at life.
A man called Paul - an Apostle, lived a couple of thousand years ago - he went through some amazing trials. Hardship, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, sword - his very life was constantly at risk. And then, writing to his friends in Rome - this is what he has to say about this long list of trials: - he says "in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loves us."
The world out there wants you and me to believe that winning is solving all our problems. Removing the source of pain. But Paul knew that wasn't true - he discovered that right in the middle of all those things, he wasn't just a conqueror, but more than a conqueror - because of the love of God in His heart.
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It is currently mere 1 week before DICE's best installment ever is going to be released. Yet, they're not over in showing it off.
It was released today, October 21st, Battlefield 3's launch trailer. It looks dazling to say the least.Contrary to what the offical Battlefield YouTube channel does, as of now it is available to everyone to see the trailer on their channel, as opposed to the usual 18+-only restriction.
Tell your thoughts on the comments! Are you pre-ordering it? Any questions, just spell out!
--Pedro9basket (talk) 13:29, October 21, 2011 (UTC)
UPDATE: They turned on the age restriction again. Make an account, everybody :p --Pedro9basket (talk) 10:27, October 23, 2011 (UTC)


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World Transport Research: Selected Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Transport Research, July 22-27, 2001, Seoul, Korea
No other transportation conference has the scope and authority of the triennial World Conference on Transport Research. These proceedings present 143 papers from the 9th conference (Seoul), representing the latest in transportation research from around the world, and covering a broad range of topics of current importance within transportation. The papers offered here were selected from some 800 presented at the conference, and have been fully peer reviewed and revised in accordance with the high standards set by previous WCTR proceedings.
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Dave Grusin is a Grammy Award-winning pianist and Academy Award-winning composer with over 30 scores to his credit. He began his career as music director and pianist with vocalist Andy Williams (1959-1966). He met drummer Larry Rosen in the band, and the two became business partners nearly two decades later when they launched the contemporary jazz label, GRP Records.
Grusin's early recordings as a leader were two jazz trio albums Subways are For Sleeping and Piano, Strings and Moonlight. In 1965 he turned his attention to film composing and first scored the comedy Divorce American Style. Among his Academy Award-nominated work over the years are scores for Heaven Can Wait, The Champ, On Golden Pond, Tootsie (he co-wrote the Stephen Bishop hit, "It Might Be You"), The Milagro Beanfield War (which won the 1988 Oscar), Havana, The Fabulous Baker Boys and The Firm. Grusin also penned the theme songs for the sitcoms Good Times and Maude, as well as the TV series Baretta and St. Elsewhere.
For GRP Records, Grusin and Rosen produced The Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, David Benoit, Lee Ritenour and Tom Scott. Some of Grusin's own hits for the label include Night-lines (1984), Harlequin (with Lee Ritenour in 1986), The Fabulous Baker Boys (a double Grammy winner in 1989), The Gershwin Connection (1991) and Homage to Duke (1993).
In 2009, Grusin performed and conducted An Evening With Dave Grusin for Jazz Roots: A Larry Rosen Series at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, featuring the UM Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. It was video recorded and released in 2011 on CD, Blu-Ray, and as a Roba i-Pad app.


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Litter is anything that has been disposed of in an improper manner, such as trash being thrown on the ground instead of in a trash can. In some areas, litter is considered a crime in some areas.
One windy day, when garbage was blowing around, Wendy Harris once told Marvin White: "If only people wouldn't litter."[2]
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Brigid Mullally (Midge)
Various contemporary artworks including landscapes, floral, wildlife, portraits and life drawing in pastels, acrylics, oil, inks, & watercolour. Provides tuition to all ages and commissions are welcome.
I am a Cheshire based professional & versatile Artist & Art/Craft tutor of painting (in any medium), drawing, calligraphy & illustration. Open to commissions & project work. Enhanced CRB checked.
My main aim is to share, encourage, inspire and promote art for everyone to enjoy! Whilst much of my own work is inspired by the landscape and the changing seasons, I also have a great love of nature, the human form and wildlife. Capturing colour and atmosphere combined with texture and pattern is the real passion behind each painting. I find great inspiration experimenting with various art and crafts resulting in a mixed variety of work including paintings and handmade art and junk journals.
Besides working on my own portfolio & exhibiting I also teach various art workshops throughout Cheshire either as group sessions or on a one-to-one basis. My teaching methods are primarily focused on developing fundamental skills and techniques in drawing, painting or crafting using a wide range of media to facilitate an individuals development of their own artistic style. My workshops provide others with an opportunity learn and explore new artistic methods, mediums and techniques. Core subjects that I teach include acrylics & mixed media, pastels, oil painting, life drawing, landscape painting, portraiture, calligraphy and mixed-media art journalling.
Occasionally I organise small group art holidays, painting & sketching trips. I am also a keen participant in community based art projects providing demonstrations and workshops in various art forms to schools & local community art groups.
To see my latest programme of workshops please see my website.
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Studio Location: This year my open studio will be held in the marquee at the Winsford Salt Fair Regatta on the Winsford Marina, Bottom Flash island.
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Parking available on Marina (may be limited) or in nearby car parks. Parking is also available by Mid-Cheshire overflow car park by Church St, off New Road. Marquee will be situated on the island which is only accessible on foot from the marina car park or via the river footpaths.
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When the year started, I enthusiastically planned for a trip to Baguio since we wanted to join this uphill running event at Kennon Road this April. I already had a pretty solid itinerary (more like where-and-what-to-eat itin) until I found out that my cuddly potato baby sister is graduating college the same weekend!
The other half of the couple (not me) was (still is?) pretty bummed about it but very understanding and gracious about letting the Baguio trip go. So as an alternative, we decided to make a trip to the beach instead.
So last week: Moalboal. We decided to go just before Holy Week weekend to avoid the mad rush of vacationers. We stayed at Hale Manna Beach Resort and Coastal Gardens for 3D/2N. The resort's located at the craggy end of the stretch and one would have to walk (maybe around half a kilometer but you couldn't really trust me with measurements) to Basdaku. Since it's not located at the main beach, the resort's spared from the usual beach crowd noise.
The rest of the afternoon after check-in was an idle time. On our only full day, we did some kayaking from the resort to Basdaku in the morning and snorkeling at the magnificent coral reef at Pescador Island in the afternoon. The rest of the stay was spent eating, exploring, reading, and playing Candy Crush Saga (lol amirite).
Oh, by the way, I think I have to explain the 'Sting' part of the title. It pertains to tiny (and one not so tiny) jellyfishes while snorkeling at Pescador Island. We got stung here and there and they were so itchy! I never thought of jellyfish twirling around us until I saw these cute, peculiar-looking and tiny pink things that looked like little butterflies swimming right in my face. When I saw their little tentacles... well, I cursed as usual. They didn't hampered my enthusiasm, though. The aftermath unfortunately in the boyfriend's case are the unsightly sting marks that look like islets or cluster of islets on his arms and legs. Me, I only got a little patch of marks on my right wrist and another on my right leg. That's it, you wouldn't even notice! My skin must have its own defense system against those buggers.
So, anyway, photos:
Here's a video I took of Basdaku at sunset. Pardon the amateur quality! And Youtube compressed the thing too, so...
Yay, to sunrises and sunsets.
(We're planning for TNF100 next year. Hope no one's scheduled to graduate in my family that time.)


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The controversial production parodies the US reality television show hosted by Jerry Springer.
When it was screened on BBC TV it prompted a record 63,000 complaints - mainly because of its 200 swear words.
Some church leaders have urged Newcastle's Theatre Royal to abandon the production.
No-one from the theatre was available for comment.
"There must be freedom of speech, but for ideas not blasphemy. In a free society the church accepts public denials regarding Jesus Christ as it can argue for the truth about him.
"But public wilful and relentless abuse of Jesus Christ, as in this production, has no place in a civilized society - hence our moderate blasphemy laws.
"As this production breaks those laws and as council tax payers subsidise the Theatre Royal, the management of the theatre seems to be illegally spending money to shock and outrage a large body of Christian council tax payers."
Last week, leaders from more than 40 churches in Tyneside wrote to the Theatre Royal and city councillors condemning the decision to host the show.
'Reality TV satire'
A spokesman for the show's production company Avalon said: "We have the right to entertain people."
National Secular Society executive director Keith Porteous Wood said: "The majority of people protesting against this show have not even seen it, they are taking the word of religious propagandists that it is anti-Christian.
"In fact, it is not an attack on religion at all, but a satire about the way reality TV uses vulnerable and disturbed people for entertainment.
"It uses Christianity as a metaphor to confront and satirise the cruelty of shows like Jerry Springer. It is not at all about attacking Christianity."


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Arts at the Aquarium
August 30, 2013
The acclaimed Long Beach Ballet will reprise its production Guardians at the Aquarium on Saturday, November 16.
Choreographed by Johnny Zhong and directed by David Wilcox, this ballet evokes the tranquility, exotic rhythms, and myriad challenges of life under the sea. It takes the audience on a journey through time starting with the chaotic formation of the universe and Earth through the emergence of man, the domination and degradation of the earth and ocean by the growing human population and its over-consumption, followed by a reawakening of the human spirit, which leads to a strong environmental and ocean ethic. In the triumphant finale, humans embrace their role as Guardians of the planet and live in harmony with Mother Earth's natural support system that sustains all life.
Tickets are available by calling 562-590-3100, ext. 0. Section 1 tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Section 2 tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for general Aquarium viewing and access to seating.


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Two hundred of Céline Dion and Réne Angélil's closest friends and family members gathered at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Las Vegas on Saturday to witness the couple's twins Eddy and Nelson being baptized.
"It was a beautiful, traditional family ceremony," a rep for the singer tells People.
Five godparents stood up for the 4-month-old boys, who wore gowns by Baby Dior for their big day: Big brother Réne Charles, Céline's sister Linda and Rene's older children Patrick, Jean-Pierre and Anne-Marie Angélil.
The proud mama recently talked about these first months with her new babies, saying, "I am changing nappies and breastfeeding and that's something where no one can take my place – it's tiring but an intense joy."


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Suffolk Republicans, led by county executive candidate Angie Carpenter, released a vision plan for the county on Wednesday they said will reshape county government and give Suffolk a needed boost.
Citing an unacceptable countywide unemployment rate of 7.3 percent – more than 2 percent lower than the national average – GOP lawmakers appeared in front of an empty storefront in East Patchogue to unveil the vision plan, titled LI JOBS 2011.
"Turning this county around requires a strong commitment to changing the way we do business," Carpenter said in a released statement. "Our plan offers detailed ways to transition Suffolk County into a more business-friendly place."
The biggest moneymaking proposal included in the plan would allow the government to sell tax liens on unpaid property taxes to private investors. Those investors could then collect penalties and interest on those liens, or simply take title of the property. Similar proposals have been floated in the county Legislature over the years without success.
Rich Schaffer, chairman of the Suffolk Democratic Committee lambasted the plan, calling it comical and pointing out Carpenter has for years been opposed to the sale of tax liens.
"I was a little surprised [the sale of tax liens was] in there because she's been consistently opposed to it," Schaffer said. "She even commented that she had just been handed the proposal the night before the press conference, which really shows you what they're all about. They're just taking direction from Republican headquarters. That's something the public does not want right now."
Representatives from Carpenter's campaign did not return requests for comment.
The Republicans' plan also includes proposals such as creating a county inspector general's office as a government watchdog and combining several county departments. The GOP is proposing combining the Park Police Department with the Deputy Sheriff's Office and merging the Planning Department with the Department of Energy and Environment. In addition, the plan calls for adding county workers for restaurant inspection and other services.
Other county departments would see decreases in the GOP plan, including a paring down of the departments of Aging, Veterans Affairs and Women's Services, and the eliminating of the county's Community Development Unit.
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SALISBURY District Hospital has been recognised for the high standards of its keyhole surgery theatres.
The hospital received the maximum score and a gold rating in a national audit of specialist laparoscopic keyhole surgery theatres.
Both operating theatres, supported by the Stars Appeal's Keyhole Cancer Campaign, provide surgeons with fully integrated high definition imaging equipment.
Surgeons do about 2,300 laparoscopic procedures a year at the hospital.
Consultant surgeon Helen Chave said: "We're hugely grateful to the Stars Appeal and its supporters for playing a major role in funding much of the equipment which makes this work possible."


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When it comes to redness, there's the post-spin-class crimson flush, the I-think-he-likes-me blush—and then there's rosacea. More than 14 million people in the U.S. have the skin disorder, dealing with daily bouts of redness, bumps, and sensitive skin often caused or exacerbated by triggers like exercise, heat, and stress. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, explains what rosacea really is and shares his advice for treating it.
What Is Rosacea, Anyway?
"It's an over-activity, an over-reactivity, and an oversensitivity of your skin to the environment," says Dr. Zeichner. Essentially, your skin freaks out in response to stimuli that are largely harmless. More specifically, your immune system kicks into overdrive: the blood vessels become hyperactive, causing flushing and redness, and the nerves in the skin are excessively sensitive, causing some people to experience frequent burning or stinging.
Who Gets It?
People of every skin color get rosacea, but it's most commonly diagnosed in those with fair skin—doctors believe that's partly because the redness is easier to see on a lighter complexion. It often runs in families, and usually starts between the ages of 30 and 50. Symptoms can crop up earlier, however, so don't shrug them off if you're in your 20s.
What Does It Look Like?
There are four common profiles, or subtypes, for rosacea. The first is characterized by a red face—either a constant flush, or a blush that pops up due to environmental triggers like hot weather, spicy foods, alcohol, and even strong emotions. (Technically known as erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, it's often referred to as the "flushing and blushing" type.) With the second subtype, papulopustular rosacea, symptoms include reddish bumps and pustules. If you have phymatous rosacea, skin thickening and enlargement of oil glands can lead to a larger, somewhat bulbous nose, says Dr. Zeichner. And people who suffer from ocular rosacea, experience irritated, red eyes.
How Do You Know If You Have It?
Rosacea can easily be mistaken for acne, an allergic reaction, or some other type of skin irritation. If you're blushing unusually easily—especially if it's triggered by heat, spice, or booze—or if you're dealing with persistent redness with or without bumps, you may have rosacea. Make an appointment with a dermatologist sooner rather than later, advises Dr. Zeichner: The condition often gets worse as time goes on—blood vessels stay dilated to create a permanent flush, or skin around the nose gets increasingly thicker. Getting treatment early can prevent the progression.
How Do You Treat It?
There's no cure for rosacea, but there are three general types of derm-prescribed treatment options: topical medications, oral medications, and laser treatments. The topical medications are either antibiotics with anti-inflammatory properties or drugs that work by constricting blood vessels so the skin doesn't look as red. A low-dose oral antiobotic can also be used to treat the inflammation. In some cases, a special pulsed-dye type of laser is used to help eliminate dilated blood vessels under the skin—and the redness that goes with them.
What Type of Skincare is Best?
It's important to supplement these prescriptions by taking good care of your skin. First, choose a daily moisturizer that soothes skin and keeps it hydrated. "Look for ingredients like ceramides and niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 which has been shown to help reduce inflammation of the skin," says Dr. Zeichner. We like Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Liquid and Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser™ Dry/Sensitive Skin. If your moisturizer doesn't include SPF, add a sunscreen to your routine because UV light can make rosacea symptoms worse. Try Supergoop!® Skin Soothing Mineral Sunscreen with Olive Polyphenols SPF 40.
It doesn't hurt to incorporate inflammation-reducing products like Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk and suki® concentrated clarifying toner into your regimen. For whatever flush remains, use a makeup primer with green pigments, like Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer—Adjust to cancel out the red tones. Finally, avoid common triggers like sun exposure, hot showers, spicy food, alcohol, and stress! If your rosacea is acting up, take a lukewarm shower, swap that happy hour glass of wine for a relaxing mug of tea, and pass on the Sriracha.


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Broccoli Lasagna Rolls
Recipe by Lindsey Lawrence
If you are looking for a dish that takes some time to prepare, but is worth every second because the presentation is so pleasing, this is the dish for you! This recipe came from The Soy of Cooking by Marie Oser and is a great low-fat, vegan version of homemade lasagna. ENJOY!
Top Review by Andre Le Comte
I served this to two non-vegan guests who loved it. The presentation is the best part. The flavor is fine, although I agree with Vegan Mom's review. I would recommend adding less than half the tomato sauce and including a little salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, rosemary and parsley.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 3⁄4 broccoli floret, cut into 20 florets
- 25 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 ounces Burgundy wine
- 4 fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1⁄2 garlic (fresh or powder)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
- 3 3⁄4 cups firm tofu, drained
- 1⁄3 cup scallion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 ounces chopped broccoli
- 1⁄2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos
- fresh basil (for garnish)
Directions See How It's Made
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Blanch broccoli florets for 30 seconds in boiling water, then place broccoli in ice water to stop cooking process; set aside.
- Stir tomato ingredients together in saucepan over med-low heat.
- Add wine and stir.
- Add spices and simmer.
- Cook noodles and rinse in cool water.
- Place tofu in a mixing bowl and mash with hands, potato masher or whisk.
- Add all remaining ingredients except basil for garnish and stir, creating a ricotta-like mixture.
- Drain noodle and cover a 9x13 pan with tomato sauce mixture.
- Do not forget to remove the bay leaves.
- Place a noodle on a flat surface (ex. cutting board) and put filling along the center of the noodle, then roll the noodle up and place fold down in the cooking pan.
- Take two of the broccoli florets and tuck into both open ends of the noodle.
- Arrange the filled noodles 2 by 5 in the cooking pan, with the florets facing outward.
- Top with the remaining sauce and a basil leaf.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes.