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Casino hearing draws capacity, and then some
More than 500 people packed Surrey City Hall on Monday evening to let their thoughts be known about a controversial casino complex planned for South Surrey.
An astounding 192 people registered to speak to council. The majority of those were in favour of the project.
However, council ended the meeting at 1:30 a.m., after hearing from only 72 people (36 from each side). Council has scheduled another meeting this Friday at 7 p.m. to hear from the other 120.
Sign ups are closed, so council will only hear from those with a number from Monday night.
Many who spoke against the application Monday railed against the process leading up to Monday's meeting.
Semiahmoo First Nation council member Joanne Charles said she couldn't support nor speak against the proposal, because the band wasn't brought into the consultation process.
"We were not consulted... at any time," Charles told council.
Susan Lindenberger said she felt misled by the information that was presented to the public leading up to the meeting.
"We are all tired of listening to the half-truths spun by those who would foist this casino upon us," Lindenberger said.
She also doesn't buy into the romantic notion of a destination entertainment area, and instead sees, "individuals pushing buttons over and over, chasing their losses."
Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman said the casino and entertainment centre "can and will be a real destination."
She said it's high time Surrey had an entertainment complex of this magnitude.
"This is much more than a casino," she said.
Others in favour of the project told council it's time to grow into a big city and recognize the promising business benefits and the jobs that go with it.
The $100-million project has been highly contentious amongst local residents for the better part of a year.
It's slated to include a 60,000-sq.-ft. gaming area, 200-room hotel and a 27,000-sq.-ft. convention and entertainment centre.
The development is planned for an 18-acre parcel of land at 10 Avenue and 168 Street. Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Inc. is proposing to move its gaming licence from 7093 King George Blvd. to a yet-to-be-built facility on the land.
Surrey council zoned the South Surrey property for a casino two years ago, with little objection from the public.
However, that has changed significantly, with many area residents now opposed.
The casino proposal requires the approval from the B.C. Lottery Corp. (BCLC), which has said it won't move forward without the blessing of Surrey council.
Some who were opposed to the casino said they were worried about the amount of gaming addiction it would bring to the community.
Paul Smith, BCLC director of corporate responsibilit,y told council 4.6 per cent of B.C. residents have gambling problems.
He noted that six new casinos have been opened in the last decade, with no increase in the amount of problem gambling.
He attributed that to several initiatives underway by BCLC such as GameSense, a gambling assessment and counselling service run by the corporation.
The project is also supported by Surrey business organizations. The casino promises to bring in $3 million in revenue each year for Surrey as the host city.
The Newton property will close when the South Surrey location is ready, according to Jim Lightbody, BCLC's vice-president of casino and community gaming .
The Newton site has been fraught with controversy since it was first proposed by Surrey council.
It was the subject of a highly contentious public hearing in 2009, when gaming critics were pitted against not-for-profit organizations, which rely heavily on gaming revenues.
After a long meeting, council passed the gaming expansion in Newton on a five-to-four vote, even though it contravened the city's own gaming policy.
The company that won the rezoning later flipped the property to Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which is now at the forefront of the move south.
The promise of $25 million worth of improvements on the Newton property died with the change in ownership.
City councillors and the public said publicly they no longer wanted the Newton facility.
By 10 p.m., Surrey council had only heard from a couple dozen of the 185 speakers signed up to address council.
Councillors played their cards close to their chest, not giving much indication as to how they stood on the casino project.
With the volume of speakers still waiting to speak at 10:30 p.m., council scheduled a second public hearing Friday to continue hearing from the list.


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Book a flight to Kuwait and discover Kuwait City and the surrounding Arabian Desert for yourself. A cultural oasis amid the arid desert, people come from far and wide for the region's sandy beaches, museums and world-class restaurants. Coastal beach resorts are designed for relaxing retreats, whilst the desert offers plenty of opportunities for intrepid explorers.
Whether you wander around the bustling metropolis of the city or head for the uninhabited desert, you'll find wonders a-plenty in Kuwait.
No trip to Kuwait would be complete without a boat trip to Failaka Island. It's easy to get there by regular ferry and the Island's Greek temple and archaeological sites are well worth visiting. Or head for the desert and Kazmah Desert Cliffs – here you'll enjoy stunning views of the bay. It can get busy at weekends as locals head here for uphill jeep challenges.
In Kuwait City itself, the main attraction is Kuwait Towers, opened in 1979. These three towers are home to a viewing platform offering stunning city views, and a restaurant. A guided tour of the Grand Mosque is a great way to spend an afternoon, or why not explore the city's many museums? The War Museum and National Museum offer an insight into this fascinating country's history.
Travel to Kuwait and you'll find life here is laid back and relaxed, particularly during the hot summer months. Why not cool off on a boat trip and enjoy scuba diving or snorkelling? Or you could always head for one of the public beaches or beach resorts. Kuwait's many sea clubs usually have facilities such as tennis courts and swimming pools.
Get out of the city and explore the desert on a guided jeep tour or head off on an organised camping expedition to get a taste of local life. Or cool off in the heart of the city at the Aqua Park near Kuwait Towers, a popular venue on scorching summer days.
You'll find a wide range of international restaurants to choose from in Kuwait, with cuisine from across the globe. Restaurants tend to be grouped together, and 'Restaurants Road' in Salmiya is a good place to head for lunch.
Perhaps surprisingly, few restaurants here serve traditional Kuwaiti cuisine. In the Qibla area of Kuwait City, you'll find a few of these traditional restaurants, serving local specialities. Look out for hummus, shawarma (meat and salad served in pitta) and mezze, a range of small dishes to share.
For an opportunity to dine like the locals, head for Souq Al Mubarakiya on Abdullah al-Salem Street, where you can feast on kebabs, hummus, pickles and Arabian bread at the edge of the old souq. A visit to the Fish Market in Mahboula is a must for seafood lovers. Here you can choose your fresh fish or seafood from the display and it will be prepared and cooked according to your instructions.
In Kuwait City, prices are expensive compared to the rest of the country, and shopping revolves around the city's malls. The Marina Mall is one of the largest and features many international brands. Outside the city, Kuwait's largest mall is The Avenues, where you'll also find a selection of international stores. There's even a world-class cinema where you can enjoy being served by your very own personal butler. Don't forget to visit the latest addition to the many malls in Kuwait – Gate Mall located in Egaila.
However, it's well worth visiting the city's souqs or markets when you travel to Kuwait; you can often pick up local bargains. Souq Al Mubarakiya sells Oriental and Middle Eastern goods and is also home to a jewellery and gold market. Head for Souq Al-Juma'a on Fridays for second-hand bargains at low prices.
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In August of 2005 I visited Rhode Island, and while I was there I discovered a low-carb pita bread that was so full of healthy ingredients and delicious that I wrote on my relatively-new food blog about Joseph's Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Flour Pita Bread. I brought some of the pita bread and tortillas home with me from that trip, but I never could find them anywhere in Utah.
I might have forgotten about it completely, except that fans of the pita bread kept leaving comments on that post asking where they could get the Joseph's Bakery products. I checked regularly, but for years there was nowhere to order them online. But obviously that's not the end of the story, or I wouldn't be writing about it again now.
Sure enough, a few days later, a big package arrived from Lydia, packed with tortillas and pita bread, (now with flax, so they're even more healthful than when I first tried them.) Thanks Lydia, for being so generous!
Meanwhile, someone left a comment on my original post about the Joseph's Bakery pita bread, letting me know the Joseph's Bakery products are soon going to be available online. When I heard that (and after Lydia helped me remember how great they were) I decided it was time to make the Joseph's Bakery tortillas and pita bread an official Kalyn's Kitchen Pick.
Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran, and Whole Wheat Flour tortillas and Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran, and Whole Wheat Flour Pita bread are delicious, nutritious, high in protein and fiber, low in fat, and low in carbs. They're perfect for South Beach Dieters, or anyone following a low-carb or low-glycemic eating plan. They're made in Massachusetts, but if you live in the Eastern U.S. you may even be able to find them in one of your local stores. If you can't find them where you live, these are definitely worth ordering online.
What I Eat with Whole Wheat Tortillas:
Pizza Made on a Tortilla Crust
Chicken Fajitas in the Crockpot
Egg Burritos to Die For
Egg Salad and Cheese Quesadillas
White Bean and Artichoke Dip with Whole Wheat Tortilla Chips
Avocado Salsa with Avocado, Red Onion, Cilantro, and Lime
What to Eat with Whole Wheat Pita Bread:
Spicy Avocado in Pita
Cilantro Salsa Dip Recipe with Pita
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto or Spread
Tuna Mousse or Spuma di Tonno
Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus
Lamb Shish Kabob with Wheat Pitas


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NEWPORT is to get £4m for a new footbridge crossing the railway station, improvements to the bus station and for bus stops in the city.
The cash was announced by Transport Minister Edwina Hart today as part of a range of measures to boost transport across the 'Cardiff Capital Region'.
The new footbridge will link Devon Place with bus stops on the Queensway outside the railway station.
The £4m will be used for improvements to Newport bus station including toilets, retail outlets, information point and real time information.
The cash will also pay for the relocation of bus stops "closer to most passengers' destinations and grouping services together to reduce journey times" according to a Welsh Government spokesman.
The Minister said: "This investment in bus infrastructure will increase the number of people using buses therefore boosting the income of operators, which is an important part of our strategy to create a sustainable bus industry in Wales.
She added that a "sustainable, integrated transport system for south east Wales is vital for its economic future and a key part of the Cardiff Capital Region concept."
Plans to build a footbridge to replace the subway connecting Devon Place and the Queensway have been mooted and dropped over the past few years.
Newport city council looked to have resurrected the idea in 2010 after earlier plans were dropped in 2008, but these were not followed through.
The Argus called the subway 'dangerous and frightening' after two sex attacks took place there in 2011.


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Harrow Borough Council's cabinet member for planning said the decision to approve the development of 189 new homes was "carefully considered".
Councillor Stephen Greek made the comments after the planning committee unanimously granted permission for the development on the former Edgware Town FC football ground on Wednesday night.
He said: "Planning permission for this development was granted in 2010. With this application we were being asked to approve various details, including design of the buildings and landscaping.
"We carefully considered these and agreed unanimously that all the relevant guidelines and standards had been met."
The proposals will include six blocks of flats ranging in size from three-storeys to six-storeys and 11 houses.
Concerns were raised at the meeting on Wednesday evening by Jack Welby who lives in Edgware and spoke against the plans.
He said people had not been given the chance to fully consider the proposals and were not able to have their say about the plans.
However a council officer pointed out the application before the committee was not about the plans for the size and scale of the development, but the aesthetic design of the buildings.
Permission for the development was granted four years ago and with last nights approval developer Weston Homes hope to start work on the site in the month or two.
The site became derelict in 2008 after Edgware Town FC dissolved and the land was sold for development.


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Jones expects to play at All-Star level
BALTIMORE -- Adam Jones is on the All-Star fringe right now and the outfielder is ramping up efforts to go back, taking to his Twitter feed again on Wednesday to urge fans to #VoteOrange with autographed memorabilia as incentives.
Jones is currently in fifth place among all American League outfielders, with 1,490,000 votes as of the latest announcement Sunday night. Nick Markakis, who is vying for his first All-Star selection, has 1,170,304 votes, and moved up two slots to eighth.
"It's not up to me, I'm not stuffing ballots myself," Jones said of his chances of attending his fourth All-Star Game. "That's up to the fans and those who support the way I play."
"It's the All-Star Game, who wouldn't want to go? When you've been once, it's awesome. But when you start going a couple times, that's the level of play you expect out of yourself. I expect it out of myself to be that caliber of player, year in and year out. As do the fans of Baltimore and the Orioles."
Nelson Cruz is leading the designated hitters, while injured catcher Matt Wieters also remains tops at his position. Wieters had season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and is currently rehabbing with an eye on returning in 2015. It remains to be seen if Wieters will attend even if he's sidelined, although Jones doubts that will be the case.
"Heck no," Jones said. "It will still go down on paper to him as an All-Star. He will be recognized. Obviously, it's a personal decision, but me knowing him and being around him, there's a good shot he's going to stay home and relax."
Fans can cast their votes for starters at MLB.com -- online or on a mobile device -- using the 2014 All-Star Game MLB.com Ballot Sponsored by Experian until Thursday, July 3, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The 2014 All-Star Game will be played at Target Field on Tuesday, July 15 on FOX.
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I am thinking about starting nordic walking - just waiting for the nordic walking sticks to arrive.
While normal walking you use 70 % of your muscels, while nordic walking you use 90 % of your muscles, at least this is what I read on Wikipedia.
So I guess nordic walking can compare with swimming in usage of muscels.
The advantage is you do not need a swimming pool - just your sticks - that's all.
Has someone here ever tried nordic walking, if so what is your opinion of it? Is it fun, is it a good exercise, and what do you like more, "normal" walking or nordic walking?


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Two dark, morbid new films hit home video thanks to Magnet...
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Magnet, the genre branch of Magnolia Films dedicated to horror, action, and Asian cinema, continues to bring an amazing assortment of film to home video in 2011, including two recently released films which will have fans of though-provoking, haunting and down right violent films take notice: director Jee-woon Kim's Korean visceral, violent and shocking I Saw the Devil and Christopher Smith's haunting, religious action drama Black Death.
I Saw the Devil
Directed by Jee-woon Kim (The Good, The Bad and The Weird) from a script by freshmen writer Hoon-jung Park, I Saw the Devil tells a riveting revenge tale reminiscent of classics like Straw Dogs, Oldboy, and Memento.
Special police agent Kim Soo-hyeon (Byung-hun Lee, The Good, The Bad and The Weird)) finds out his pregnant fiance has been viciously murdered by Kyung-chul (Min-sik Choi, Oldboy), a troubled spree-killer living two lives. Agent Kim will - with the help of his fiance's father (a former police chief) and a few high-tech tools - begin a catch-and-release game of cat-and-mouse to make things right. But what happens when right is wrong, vengeance replaces justice, and forgiveness is impossible?
I Saw the Devil isn't so much watched as experienced. Now, I know a lot of reviewers say this about a film that features a beautiful soundtrack, gorgeous cinematography and epic in its construction. Me, I simply say it when I watch a film that makes me lose my lunch.
That's right; it only took the first 10 minutes of this 141 minute bloodfest before I was gagging and, by the 40 minutes mark, I was tempted to turn it off for fear throwing up. And yes, I couldn't take my eyes away. It's not that I knew my peers would laugh at me for walking away from the film or that I was afraid to be called weak, but because I was emotionally invested in the engaging characters which seemed so genuine and real.
Unlike any other film I've seen before, I Saw the Devil thrusts you into the lives of the main characters and forces you to confront not only their emotions and actions, but your own as well. Throughout the film, I found myself wondering not only what I'd do in a specific circumstance, but how much more viscous I'd be were it me in the same circumstance.
The film itself features some of the most grotesque violence put on celluloid, and yet the filmmakers do it not with malicious intent, but instead tempt viewers to imagine themselves seeking justice and then revenge for the death of their love and future. Handled both maturely and with a sharp eye that's just as dangerous as any of the weapons used throughout, the violence here isn't over the top or unnecessary; it's simply what can and no doubt has happened and will unfortunately and sadly happen again.
The 1080p video transfer is gorgeous with sharp contrast, bold colors and ominous darks which fill the screen and come to life. The film's natural progression and the main character's emotional turmoil are clear and evident in the environments and clothing throughout, again brought to life thanks to the brilliant video transfer. Likewise, the film has solid audio thanks to the the original Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. A second 5.1 Master Audio English dub track is also provided, but falls well short of the original (as with most dubs). While a solid majority of the film's audio is delivered via the front speakers, the rear speakers receive attention from the unique soundtrack as well as the occasional fight/car scene.
As for special features, the blu-ray features only two: 20+ minutes of deleted scenes (some of which were cut out of this release from the original International release) and a 27 minute "Raw and Rough: Behind the Scenes of I Saw the Devil" making of featurette. For its length, the featurette is great, with a look at how a number of the fight scenes were filmed and a good number of interviews with the film's cast and crew.
While it's obviously not for everyone, I can't emphasize enough how truly impressive this film is. Unrelenting in its bloody violence and viciousness, uncompromising in its character development and depth, and down right amazing in its acting, directing and score; I Saw the Devil is one of the best films I've seen in years and, while it's obviously not for everyone, for those who watch it in its entirety, it'll set a new standard for film making.
I Saw the Devil is available now wherever fine home video is sold.
Black Death
We first posted a story about Black Death last December (HERE) and, while we knew little about the film itself, we knew the poster looked cool. Now, six months later, we've come to realize the film too is something to admire and appreciate.
Set in 1348 Britain at the onset of one of the worst plagues in human history, Black Death follows a Christian envoy called upon by the Catholic Bishop to weed out witchcraft, sorcery and evil throughout the land. Ulric (the always impressive Sean Bean, The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and his menacing band of religious heathens are tasked with investigating a small village where it seems none suffer from the plague. They need a guide and thus enters a young monk-in-training, Osmund (Eddie Redmayne, The Other Boleyn Girl) who's having a slight crisis of faith. The band sets out to find this supposedly cursed (or blessed, depending on how you look at it) village and find answers. Along the way, the group faces villainous thieves, sickness, and betrayal from within. Of course, it gets no easier when the group finds the village in question and learns all is not what it seems.
While Sean Bean is the headliner here and exceptional as always, it's Eddie Redmayne as Osmund and a number of the other supporting actors, including Tim McInnerny as Hob, Andy Nyman as Dalywag, John Lynch as Wolfstan and the rest of Ulric's band of rapists, murders, thieves and miscreants who truly impress. These no-names are fodder for the blades of their enemies and yet, they not only present personality (shallow though it may be) but they make you care with their actions and presence. They may not be heaven-bound, but they'll stop at nothing to ensure God's will (or so they believe).
Likewise, Carice van Houten plays Langiva, the head of the plague-less village, perfectly, impressing with not only her screen presence, but also her control of nearly every scene she's in. She's impossible not to notice and truly a sight in a white gown (a color rarely seen in this film).
While the film's main purpose is to entertain and help us escape for 97 minutes, there are blatant jabs at modern organized religion and belief in anything outside of oneself. Likewise, there are a number of scenes which demonstrate the lengths to which some will go to ensure their beliefs - and no others - are those believed by all. While this isn't necessarily a Christian belief, the clear purpose and focus these medieval Christian warriors have to cleanse evil from the land makes it clear screenwriter Dario Poloni's stance.
The 1080p video transfer is purposely dark, grainy and blemished. Intentionally done this way by director Smith, this still gives film viewers plenty to complain about when it comes to scenes which look soft or gritty. Thankfully, this grittiness compliments the drab gray color palette of the film. A solid DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track captures the clashing of swords and shields, the bashing of bone and flesh, the shrieking of supposed otherworldly beings, and the wilderness which provides much of a backdrop for the film.
As for special features, Black Death includes 4 short deleted scenes, a short featurette entitled "Bringing Black Death to Life," which provides behind-the-scenes footage and brief interviews with cast and crew; 30+ minutes of interviews with cast and crew, including in-depth talks with director Smith, producer Phil Robertson, producer Jens Meurer and actors Sean Bean, Carice Van Houten, Eddie Redmayne, Kimberley Nixon, Emun Elliott, Andy Nyman, John Lynch, Johnny Harris, and Tim McInnerny. Other special features include 10+ minutes of on-set footage (not seen in the featurette), a 4 minute "HDNet: A Look at Black Death, and the film's theatrical trailer.
While maybe more of an atmospheric action drama than an all-out horror film, Black Death certainly includes horrifying things. The violence isn't subdued in any way and filmmakers do an outstanding job of making everything as realistic as possible. A true period piece that'll have film viewers thanking God they live today and NOT in medieval Britain during the plague, Black Death features an intriguing plot, exciting action, a dramatic story and plenty of solid acting.
Black Death is available now wherever fine home video is sold.
- Jess C. Horsley


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I'm not busting on Walsh, per se. I'm just getting a laugh regarding all the guys who made millions thanks to Donnie's loyalty. He had great moments (like signing Derrick Mckey ) but some of his extensions belong on the negative side of the ledger.


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Did I mention he's watching a video of HIMSELF!!!lol#arrogant & cocky-ask Dirty Laundry :p
I love this cover; it let's the haters know that even though he had to due time, he still felt like a king...and all of the graphics are hilarious! lol Plasma TV on the wall, cell phone, drank, FRUIT, lol, LOBSTER, lol a full course meal, sittin @ a desk, in the office chair, feet up, thinking, all while cuffed up! LMBO!!!!!!! Gives you the real meaning of a photo can mean a 1000 words#BURR
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text: First Look Raises $1.8 million March 2, 2009 12:00 AM   Like everyone else, Chicagoans are feeling the economy's sluggishness. Still, they dug deep for the Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and raised more than $1.8 million for 18 participating nonprofits. And two attendees left with the keys to new vehicles. More than 7,000 people attended this year's First Look for Charity, helping to generate $1,856,025. The event was held the evening before the annual auto show opened its 10-day public run. "First Look for Charity is a great instrument for the area's new-car dealers to show the positive impact they have on their community," said Mark Scarpelli, chairman of this year's auto show. "All the benefiting charities are involved locally, so the money that's raised in Chicago stays in Chicago." A highlight of the evening this year was the drawing for two grand prize vehicles: a 2009 Kia Borrego and a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. This year's event awarded the Borrego to John Almy, 23, of Long Grove; and 27-year-old Bosun Kim likely will be the first on her Des Plaines block with the new Camaro. Both winners cited their new cars as the first prizes they've ever won. Proceeds of Almy's ticket benefited The Cradle Foundation, and the Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities reaped the proceeds from Kim's ticket. In all, 18 charities profited from the event. Other organizations participating in the 2009 First Look for Charity included Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, Autism Speaks, Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Campagna Academy, Cancer Health Alliance of Metropolitan Chicago, and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Also, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet; Children's Memorial Hospital, Clearbrook, Evans Scholars Foundation, and Franciscan Community Benefit Services. And, Misericordia, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, Spina Bifida Association of Illinois, and St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation. Back to News


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Hawaii isn't known for its skyscrapers, though there are more than a few (Hyatt Regency Waikiki, ugh) in Honolulu and a smattering elsewhere in the islands.
So it's odd that one of the most sublime architectural creations in Hawaii is the work of master skyscraper designers who began work in Chicago and were best known for churning out "international style" towers in Manhattan.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill had no reason to go to Hawaii except that a well-heeled client with the last name of Rockefeller asked them to come. The result was the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, the iconic, tropical skyscraper on its side on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. It's not hard to imagine what an impact it must have had when it opened in 1965 because it has been copied so many times ever since. The many knockoffs have left Hawaii with more than a few concrete blunders beside its beaches.
But none of that is the fault of the original. The genesis of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was in economic failure. The backbone of the west side Big Island economy, the sugar plantations, was fading by the time Hawaii became a state in 1959. But the introduction of jet travel had opened the possibility of tourism as a replacement. Gov. William Quinn invited Laurance S. Rockefeller, a scion of America's most famous wealthy family, to essentially pick his spot along the west coast for a hotel. Rockefeller saw Kaunaoa Beach and asked if he could go in for "a swim." From the water he picked it as the site of his new resort.
Rockefeller hired Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, previously known for urban business skyscrapers, to create a modern hotel that blended with the site. The firm created a concrete and glass hotel that has been copied many times but never matched. The steel and concrete allowed for open space where walls would normally block views. Interior designer Davis Allen came up with the bright orange, cream and off-green color scheme. Robert Trent Jones Sr. was brought in to design the golf course that would ensure that Rockefeller's friends and friends of friends would come to the previously bald spot on the flank of a volcano. Rockefeller installed large objects from his Asian art collection around the property, most famously a Buddha that is reached by ascending a long, modernist staircase.
The hotel was a hit when it opened in 1965, touted as one of the three best hotels in the world by Esquire magazine.
The Mauna Kea was the premier hotel on the island for many years until tourism began to catch up. The Mauna Lani, just to the north, opened with a design heavily borrowing from the Mauna Kea. The Four Seasons Hualalai became the top place. It seemed as if the Mauna Kea might fade away.
Then disaster struck. A major earthquake in 2006 was a turning point for the hotel. The supports for the building showed damage and there was talk of tearing down the hotel. But its architectural standing and a solid core of longtime devotees encouraged the Japanese owners to spend $150 million to repair the damage and restore the hotel. The green light came before the world economy blew a gasket.
In the process, changes to the hotel and golf course that had happened over the years were stripped away. The result was that when the hotel reopened two years later, it was closer in feel to the original Mauna Kea than any time since Rockefeller's days. There were a few nods to modernity: Rockefeller had hated TV and banned them from the rooms – he wanted his guests to get away from all their worries and responsibilities. Today, there is a flat-screen in every room.
It was a small gesture to keep the great skyscraper on its side above the sand to lure a new generation of guests who hopefully will fall in the love with the hotel and maintain its premier place on the Kohala side of the Big Island for decades to come.
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July 22 is Library Night at Hammons Field, and we'd love to have everyone who loves the library to join us.
All 10 library branches and the bookmobile are selling discount, $6 tickets for the Thursday, July 22, matchup between the Springfield Cardinals and the Tulsa Drillers. It will be the last game of that week's home series.
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Burglars stole about £1,000 worth of jewellery after breaking into a home in broad daylight.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who saw suspicious activity in Salcott-cum-Virley, near Tollesbury, on Tuesday.
The break-in took place in The Street, between 11.30am and 1.45pm, when thieves broke in through a door and made a messy search.
They also stole a small amount of cash before leaving the premises.
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Atrial Fibrillation Registry for Ankle-brachial Index Prevalence Assessment: Collaborative Italian Study. (ARAPACIS)
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained dysrhythmia encountered in clinical practice in North America and Europe, accounting for approximately one-third of all hospitalizations for a cardiac rhythm abnormality. The presence of AF markedly increases the patient's risk for developing arterial embolism and stroke, depending on the presence of other clinical conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. AF is associated with a fivefold increased risk for stroke, and is estimated to cause 15% of all strokes.
Patients with AF frequently have several risk factors for atherosclerosis, including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Accordingly, systemic signs of atherosclerosis can be detected in AF patients, and these likely accounts for an enhanced risk of coronary heart disease. In addition to cerebrovascular disease, patients with AF may suffer from coronary events including myocardial infarction (MI), but the rate of MI in AF patients seems to be variable, but often underestimated.
Moreover, coexistence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a relevant clinical sign of systemic atherosclerosis.
Ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive PAD measurement, even at the pre-symptomatic phase when intervention can improve prognosis and prevent or delay severe complications ABI is calculated by measuring the systolic blood pressure in the posterior tibial and/or the dorsalis pedis arteries either in both legs or 1 leg chosen at random (using a Doppler probe or alternative pulse sensor), with the lowest ankle pressure then divided by the brachial systolic blood pressure. In addition to peripheral artery disease, the ABI also is an indicator of generalized atherosclerosis because lower levels have been associated with higher rates of concomitant coronary and cerebrovascular disease, and with the presence of cardiovascular risk factors.
Two large studies in patients with AF document the existence of PAD in about 3-5% of patients. It is possible, however, that such an incidence has been underestimated as only symptomatic patients were considered as affected by PAD. As PAD is an important marker of systemic atherosclerosis, its association with AF reinforces the concept that patients with AF have systemic atherosclerosis that potentially account for coronary complications.
To date, a national registry of AF patients is not available to verify the real impact of cardiovascular events in this clinical setting.
|Atrial Fibrillation Peripheral Vascular Disease
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|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Atrial Fibrillation Registry for Ankle-brachial Index Prevalence Assessment: Collaborative Italian Study.
- ABI PREVALENCE [ Time Frame: 1 year ]To estimate peripheral artery disease prevalence (defined by an Ankle-brachial index <=0.9) in AF patients.
- Vascular Events [ Time Frame: 3 years ]To Estimate ischemic cardiovascular and cerebro-vascular events (fatal or non-fatal ) incidence in AF patients with or without peripheral artery disease
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|July 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2014
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|October 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Atrial fibrillation patients
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal, persistent or permanent)
Detailed Description:
Study design: Prospective longitudinal study
Methods and Materials: The investigators planned to assess at baseline and at scheduled follow up visits :
- Ankle-Brachial Index measurement
- Anamnestic clinical information and Anthropometric measurements
- Echocardiogram (volume size), electrocardiogram (AF type)
- Outcome events such as nonfatal or fatal acute myocardial infarction, target lesion or vessel revascularization nonfatal or fatal ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, death from any cardiac or vascular cause, death from any cause Study duration: 3 years follow-up Statistical methods: The prevalence will be calculated by exact confidence intervals (Wilson method). The cumulative incidence will be calculated by the product-limit estimator of Kaplan-Meyer and presented with confidence intervals at 95%. The incidences and prevalences will be then adjusted through appropriate multivariate analysis (using the Cox proportional hazards model and logistic model) that will take into account the effect of potential confounders. Similarly, the effect-center presence will be checked and possibly removed. Secondary endpoints will be assessed by using Log-rank test method, and by the Cox model (with time-dependent effects) multivariate analysis.
Subgroups analysis will be also conducted for patients with first onset of AF or recurrent AF Sample size: The investigators plan to include in the study n = 3,000 AF patients, with competitive recruitment between centers involved in the study. The sample size was calculated assuming an expected prevalence of 19% at time zero, and in order to obtain a confidence interval 95% to prevail at time zero whose distance from the edge is less than or equal to 1.4%. This sample size yields a power greater than 99.9% for the secondary endpoint, assuming an event rate of 19% for patients with ABI <=0.9, and 10% for patients with ABI >0.9.An interim analysis showed an ABI prevalence, calculated by exact confidence intervals, of 21% in patients with AF, it is considered to interrupt the enrollment, as the observed prevalence is greater than two percentage points higher than that assumed. The sample size is amended as follows: a sample of 2027 patients leads to the expected prevalence of 21% with a confidence interval width of 3.5. This sample size has no impact on the power of the secondary objective.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 90 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal, persistent or permanent)
- Genders Eligible for Study: Both
- Ages Eligible for Study 18 years and older
- Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Valvular AF
- Cancer
- Disease with life expectancy less than 3 years
- Pregnancy
- Hyperthyroidism
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01161251
|Sapienza - University of Rome and SIMI
|Rome, Italy, 00161
|Società Italiana di Medicina Interna
|Rome, Italy, 00161
|Study Chair:
|Francesco Violi, Full Prof
|Prima Clinica Medica - Sapienza University of Rome
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|Responsible Party:
|Francesco Violi, Prof., University of Roma La Sapienza
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01161251 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|July 12, 2010
|Last Updated:
|March 8, 2016
|Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
|Plan to Share IPD:
Keywords provided by Francesco Violi, University of Roma La Sapienza:
Atrial Fibrillation
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Vascular Diseases
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
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Headley's thumb healing; he takes grounders
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres were off on Monday, though there was still good news to be had regarding the injured left thumb of third baseman Chase Headley.
Headley, who fractured the tip of the thumb on March 17, had an X-ray and stress tests conducted on the thumb on Monday. The news was good.
"It's healing like it's supposed to," Headley said. "It feels good. [The team doctors] said that I can do as much or little as I want without pain."
Armed with that prognosis, Headley took some ground balls before the Padres faced the Dodgers. He also hit off a tee and played flip in the batting cage.
"The stress test … they pushed it all over," Headley said. "I have a good range of motion."
There's hope internally that Headley, who had a National-League leading 115 RBIs last season, could be able to play in Major League games by the end of the month following a Minor League rehabilitation stint with one of the team's affiliates.
"We are encouraged," said manager Bud Black. "We're really optimistic the four to six week guideline the doctors put on this might actually be closer to four.
"We knew this day was coming but didn't know when. This is a good thing."
The Padres, who used rookie Jedd Gyorko and Cody Ransom at third base in the opening week of the season, would like nothing more to get Headley back in the lineup. The team entered Tuesday's game against the Dodgers ranked 13th (out of 15 teams) in the league in batting average and runs.
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Animal Species:Sinosauropteryx prima
Sinosauropteryx prima was a small, meat-eating dinosaur that lived about 125 million years ago. It was covered with delicate, hair-like feathers.
Standard Common Name
Sinosauropteryx prima had:
- long legs, short arms with three fingers, a bony tail and sharp teeth;
- primitive feathers (up to 3 cm long, covering most of its body) that probably helped it to keep warm;
- a long tail that it used for balance as it ran on its hind legs;
- a diet of lizards, insects and small mammals.
Feeding Habit
Sinosauropteryx prima was discovered by farmers near Sihetun village in Liaoning Province and described in 1996. Its name means 'first Chinese dragon feather' in reference to the fact that this Chinese fossil was the first dinosaur found with feathers.
Evolutionary Relationships
Sinosauropteryx prima was a small theropod called a coelurosaur. It belonged to the family Compsognathidae, which occurred in Europe and China in the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous.
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Admission to all M. A. programs requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college. In addition to the general requirements for admission to graduate programs in Arts & Sciences of Hunter College, applicants must have completed an undergraduate concentration in music (with a minimum of 29 credits) or the equivalent; these 29 credits must include:
- three semesters of music history
- four semesters of music theory, and
- four semesters of musicianship (sight singing, ear training, and keyboard studies)
Applicants must have at least elementary facility at the keyboard and a reasonable mastery of an instrument (which may be a keyboard instrument) or voice. They must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in music and 2.8 cumulative. In reviewing each application, the entire transcript (including particular subjects which display any special strength or weakness) is considered.
Students who have completed Bachelor's degrees with majors in other subjects may register as non-matriculants or second-degree undergraduates at Hunter College in order to take the prerequisite undergraduate courses. It is not necessary for these students to complete a second Bachelor's degree, but only to take 29 official credits of music, which should include the classes listed in the first paragraph.
Submissions of Samples of Work
Applicants who wish to be Composition, Music History, Music Theory, or Ethnomusicology students must present samples of their work in the area in which they wish to concentrate. (Samples of papers or compositions are not required for prospective Performance students).
- Students who want to concentrate in Composition should submit a portfolio of samples of recently completed works. Send one copy along with the application and one copy to the Graduate Adviser, c/o Music Department, 416HN, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10065.
- Students who want to concentrate in Music History or Ethnomusicology should submit one or two sample research papers on a musical subject. Send one copy along with the application and one copy to the Graduate Adviser, c/o Music Department, 416HN, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10065.
- Students who want to concentrate in Music Theory must send - along with their application - a short essay dealing with some aspect of music (this essay could take the form of a term paper that was prepared for an undergraduate music theory or music history class), as well as samples of work in music theory (such as a choral harmonization, a figured bass realization, and/or a short tonal composition prepared for an undergraduate music theory class). Music Theory applicants also must arrange for an interview, during which they will be given a dictation exam and a diagnostic exam in music theory. Applicants in music theory should contact the Music Department Graduate Adviser, Prof. Poundie Burstein, to arrange for an interview and to find out more about our program and our admission procedures.
Applicants to the Performance concentration must audition. Auditions are held on two or three different dates each semester; click here for audition dates. To register for an audition, prospective students must:
- send in an official application to the Admissions Office, and then
- fill out the online audition registration form.
Each applicant will be contacted to confirm the audition time and date; please note that an audition time and date can be confirmed only after the official application has been received by the Admissions Office.
Each audition is about 15 minutes long and held in front of a panel consisting of two or three members of the Music Department faculty. Auditions consist of a program of three or four representative works from different style periods; singers should prepare at least one work in a language other than English. Students auditioning to become Performance students may prepare one piece in the jazz idiom, but they should prepare at least three other pieces in classical music idioms. (Hunter College does not have a concentration in Jazz Performance.)
Students should present each of the jurors with a list of the pieces (not copies of the music) prepared for the audition, as well as the name and affiliation (if any) of their current private teachers. The panel will ask to hear portions of these pieces and will interview each candidate briefly.
Students are required to provide their own accompanists. Upon request, Geoffrey Burleson, Director of Performance Studies, will provide names of students available to accompany auditions. Students are expected to dress formally (men: coat and tie; women: dress, skirt and blouse, or formal pants outfit).
Students are required to provide their own accompanists. Upon request, Geoffrey Burleson, Director of Performance Studies, will provide names of students available to accompany auditions. Students are expected to dress formally (men: coat and tie; women: dress, skirt and blouse, or formal pants outfit).
To apply to Hunter, prospective students must complete and send in the official application provided by the Admissions Office.
Applications can accessed at: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/graduateadmissions/applying.
The Admissions Office will require prospective students to forward transcripts from their previous school(s), provide a statement of purpose (that is, a brief essay, about one page in length, describing the reasons for pursuing graduate studies), and provide two letters of recommendation. The final decision regarding each application is made by the Admissions Department, based largely on the recommendation of the Music Department.
Admission deadlines may be found at http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/graduateadmissions/applying/deadlines/degree-applications; note that deadlines for international students and students who have earned any college credits at non-U.S. institutions are approximately two months earlier than these dates. See the Admissions Department for further details.
There are no GRE exams required for prospective M.A. students at Hunter College.
Students whose native language is not English and/or whose post-secondary education was in a country where English in not the native language must take a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and receive a grade of 550.
For International Students in need of supplemental language study prior to matriculating in the music program, please contact the International English Language Institute (IELI) at Hunter College. It is possible to auditon for the music program and, with positive performance audition results, defer matriculation in music while studying English at the Hunter College IELI.


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In a new article published by Health Affairs, the leading journal of health policy, Washington and Lee School of Law Professor Tim Jost concludes that a recent Supreme Court decision will likely lead to more approvals of health insurance claims submitted by employees and more litigation over those claims that are denied.
The Supreme Court's June 2008 decision, Metropolitan Life Insurance (MetLife) v. Glenn, interpreted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the federal statute that governs the health, disability, and pension benefit plans of employers. The Court recognized the conflict of interest that often faces ERISA plan administrators: Under ERISA, the plan administrator -- either the employer itself or a third-party insurer -- often both evaluates the claims made by employees and pays the claims it decides to approve. In MetLife, the Supreme Court made it easier for this conflict to be invoked in court by employees who sue the plan administrator to reverse denied claims.
Timothy S. Jost holds the Robert L. Willett Family Professorship of Law at the Washington and Lee University School of Law. He is a co-author of the casebook Health Law, used widely throughout the United States in teaching health law, and of a treatise and hornbook by the same name. He is also the author of Health Care Coverage Determinations: An International Comparative Study; Disentitlement? The Threats Facing our Public Health Care Programs and a Rights-Based Response; and Readings in Comparative Health Law and Bioethics. His most recent book is Health Care at Risk: A Critique of the Consumer-Driven Movement from Duke University Press.
Health Affairs is the leading journal of health policy thought and research and is consulted by 55% of staff members on U.S. congressional committees of jurisdiction in health. Published since 1981, Health Affairs is nonpartisan and presents a wide range of research and commentary on health issues of current concern in both domestic and international spheres. The Health Affairs website receives over 1 million page views each month.


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So I admit I didn't take much part in booking Bolinao resorts for my family during our family outing. I've booked many times in other places that got cancelled, so I figured I must be the bad luck. This time, my sister did all the searching on where to stay in Bolinao. She was the one who contacted Bing's Beach Resort and booked us a place to stay in Bolinao for April 20 – her birthday.
When we arrived at Bing's Beach Resort – which was, I admit, a lot more than I expected, they had run out of the rooms that we reserved – already a bad sign for me. I hate reserving a room and then not getting the room I expected. I know my sister had a P1800 room reserved that I don't know what happened because we ended up paying more for our room.
Bing's Beach Resort is divided into two – the resort near the beach, and the resort across the road which is the main hotel. Bing's is located in the farthest part of Bolinao – where there are less streetlight and is just a short ride to the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse, although not close enough to Patar Beach or Solomon's. The road isn't cemented well here so expect a bumpy ride. There is a small store across the resort at beach front, but aside from that, I don't think the resort has a restaurant. Good thing, my parents and Kuya Chris' family had brought dinner.
The façade of the main resort has a fountain and a playground.
We booked two rooms that night, each room consisting of two double beds, a side table and a cabinet, a bathroom and air condition. It cost P3500 for each room which wasn't very appreciated by my mother because the room was very ordinary with no amenities included.
The beds were made out of bamboo and covered with simple, white sheets. Each bed had two pillows but an extra pillow doesn't cost extra.
The bathroom wasn't anything special although it wasn't particularly brand new or even in its best condition. The sink looked like it was clean enough, however, if you look closer, the metal bars holding onto the sink looked about to fall off and if you lean on the sink, it doesn't feel as stable.
The room has 3 sockets.
The resort is huge, if you add both sides together. The building houses are not exactly cemented but look sturdy enough. In front of each beachfront room, there is a small foyer that has a table and some chairs, although our chairs were taken by the party of the other guests.
In the middle of the long house and the main lounge – which I wasn't sure if it was for rent or privately owned because it had a television, there's a two storey cottage with a roundabout staircase. This was where the other families or group of friends had been holding their Ms. Gay contest.
That night, we were accompanied by a couple of families who were having a party and quite disturbing the quiet environment of the Bolinao night. They had music playing and were really loud.
Bolinao's a really romantic place to be in, simple but romantic and the loud party in the midst of the quiet seemed a little out of place – although I imagine if they weren't partying the place would've seemed creepier with no streetlights and no beach lights.
The staff that we met on our visit seemed a little young and although bubbly.
Overall, despite the price, you can consider Bing's as one of the good Bolinao resorts – especially with its location.
Bing's Beach Resort
Brgy. Patar, Bolinao
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Books For Hipster Babies
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For some lil ones, Goodnight Moon and The Little Engine That Could don't cut it. When a tot likes listening to Metallica's greatest hits, then table Twinkle Twinkle and line the bookshelves with reads that will suit their tastes. Though they don't feature the same rhymes as Dr. Seuss, these texts will have junior following in his urban mom and hipster dad's footsteps in no time.
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David Simon is a Baltimore-based journalist, author and television producer. Born in Washington, he came to Baltimore in 1983 to work as a crime reporter at 'The Baltimore Sun.' While at the paper, he reported and wrote two works of narrative non-fiction: 'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets' and 'The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood,' the former an account of a year spent with the city homicide squad and the latter, a year spent on a West Baltimore drug corner.
'Homicide' became the basis for the NBC drama which aired from 1993 to 1999, and for which Simon worked as a writer and producer after leaving 'The Sun' in 1995. 'The Corner' became an HBO miniseries, and won three Emmy® Awards in 2000. 'The Wire,' a subsequent HBO drama, aired for five seasons from 2002 to 2008, and depicted a dystopic American city contending with a fraudulent drug war, the loss of its industrial base, political and educational systems incapable of reform, and a media culture oblivious to all of the above. In 2009, Simon served as a writer and executive producer of HBO's 'Generation Kill,' a miniseries depicting U.S. Marines in the early days of the Iraq conflict.
Simon also does prose work for 'The New Yorker,' 'Esquire' and 'The Washington Post,' among other publications.


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I could of swore I did one of these threads already, but after a quick search of my posts....nada. and here we go:::
Main Drivers:
175---Z Glo Nuke.
175---ESP Nuke.
172---Pro Starfire. This will come out soon. I just never got a feeling for it.
175---Star Wraith.
169---Champion Beast.
170---DX Wraith.
173?--Champion Valkyrie. Was my favorite main driver for a looong time.
173?--Champion Sidewinder. My main tomahawk disc. Mainly because its all beat to shit, But still flys great as a tomahawk.
161---DX Cheetah. Mainly an extra for a friend that may need a disc. I use it rarely.
???---Cyclone2. I found it years ago. Has the Grateful Dead symbol on it...so its for anyone needing a disc to use. It's beat pretty good. So I may use it on a horrid line.
180---Star Mako. I love this. Never thought I'd find a replacement for my retired Millennium QMS.
175---Z Wasp. I'm really digging the hyzer shots I can pull with this one. I love it.
???---APX Elite Pro. My main putter. I found it my first year playing. Heavy enough so the wind wont effect it too much.
175---Star Aviar Driver. I was looking for good putter I could drive with on short holes. I like it so far.
171---DX Aviar. Another extra disc for anyone that's short handed. And a practice disc too.
Comments and feedback welcome. But know this, I was never able to afford to put a bunch of money into my bag until now. So no laughing at what I got. Lol.
I do want to get some more overstable discs since I mainly FH. I only BH on midranges. I plan on getting a Star Firebird for those headwinds. What other damn good FH discs should I get or try?


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Hey guys, I'm looking for advice on how to solve a problem...I just received an order on Monday from DiscNation.com for an MPV Anode and Axis. The Axis is great, but the Anode was received with a sunken/collapsed flight plate. I got them in a single large padded envelope. The thing is, Anode was stacked on top of the Axis and was suction-cupped onto it, holding the flight plate collapsed through its long (and likely hot) delivery transit, resulting in a collapsed disc.
I played with both discs yesterday, and while the Axis is and flies beautifully, the Anode seems to drop like a rock. I eventually got annoyed enough that I started just putting with the Axis and kept the Anode in the bag. I don't know if the flight characteristics just how this putter is, or if it has to do with the sunken flight plate. Should I try getting in contact with DiscNation (or maybe MVP?) to return the disc? Would they even accept the return since I've already played with it once? Should I just try to fix the flight plate myself?
Any advice would be most appreciated. Thanks!


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Carroll, Doumit adjusting to less playing time
BOSTON -- Veterans Jamey Carroll and Ryan Doumit have seen their playing time diminish compared to last season, but they were both in the lineup for a second straight night against the Red Sox on Wednesday.
It marked the first time that Carroll started on back-to-back days, as he started at shortstop in place of Pedro Florimon on Tuesday and second base in place of Brian Dozier on Wednesday. It was also just Carroll's ninth start in 30 games after making 130 starts last year.
"He just goes out there and gets it done," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He handles the bat very well. He's very competitive. So it's nice to move him around. Our guys need a chance to play and back-to-back games helps him out, too. If you're swinging good, you need to play."
Doumit has also seen his playing time decrease this year because of the emergence of rookie Oswaldo Arcia and the early frequency of off-days and rainouts, which has allowed Joe Mauer to start at catcher in 21 of the club's first 30 games. Doumit started at designated hitter on Wednesday for just the second time dating back to April 16.
Doumit homered and doubled in Tuesday's 6-1 win and said he's still trying to adjust to his role this year after playing in a career-high 134 games last year.
"It's something I've got to get used to," Doumit said. "I've never really dealt with anything like that in my career. I've always been a guy that's been used to playing, but it is what it is. What can you do at this point? All I can do is be the most prepared I can be any given day so when I'm in there I'm sharp."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Skip Bayless said on 1st and 10 that we had the best draft,from top to bottom.
And he kept saying how good Anthony Gonzalez is,and he went on and on about our later round picks.
The other guy on there with him didnt agree (suprise),and kept saying that we failed to help out our O-Line.
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Washington and Lee University's Alpha Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa recognized eight law student initiates at the Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation on Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Lee Chapel.
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is a national leadership honor society founded at W&L in 1914. ODK was the first college honor society of a national scope to recognize and honor meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities, and to encourage the development of good campus citizenship.
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Maple Butter Taste Test
Taste Test: Holiday Bites From Vermont Creamery and Whitney's Castleton Crackers
Taste Test: Holiday Bites From Vermont Creamery and Whitney's Castleton Crackers
Can you imagine the holiday season without warming seasonings like vanilla, maple, pumpkin, and cinnamon? We wouldn't want to! It seems like the two are practically interchangeable, which is why we always look forward to sampling seasonal offerings from our favorite food companies. Most recently, Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery sent us two new products for the holidays: Madagascar Vanilla Crème Fraîche and Cultured Butter With Sea Salt and Maple. Starting Nov. 1, these dairy goods will be exclusively available at Whole Foods Market. We taste tested the products along with Whitney's Middlebury Maple Castleton Crackers from the artisanal cracker company in Vermont. Find out whether you should splurge on the seasonal flavors or skip them.
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Pies can be a hit or miss at Hill Country Chicken, but this three-inch Blueberry Pie ($3.50) is one of their best this season: a classic flaky crust and a bounty of fresh blueberries with lemon juice and sugar. It's perfectly fine at room temperature, but if you have time, a quick warm-through in the oven makes it that much more fabulous. The sweet juices bubble over, the crust deepens in color, and all you need is a spoon and napkin. Plus, how could you not fall for the tiny sugar-sprinkled pie crust star on the top?
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About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.


text: First of all I really have to apologize to Kent about not getting better pictures. I recently moved into a new apartment and have not been able to find the battery charger for my Dslr. I don't think that I can adequately show the quality of the shirt without some macro pictures but I will try my best (hopefully I'll find my battery charger and update this post). Lets start off with the quality of construction. I believe the actual construction on the shirt is equivalent to RLPL. One specific area that appears to be superior to most every shirt I have seen are the buttons. They are quality MOP, the perfect thickness and size (note that I have shirts with thicker buttons and I don't think it looks better). The fabric is soft and irons easy but I would prefer heavier fabric. Now onto the controversial fit (especially the 16 inch neck size). I measured the neck from the button stitching to the middle of the button hole and measured exactly 16 inches. For comparison a Missoni 15 ½ neck shirt measures 15.25 inches , a T.M Lewin 15 ½ shirt measures 16 inches and a RLPL small measures 15 inches. The shirts biggest fit issue for me is the shoulders. Most shirts have bigger arms so I can get away with an 18 inch seam to seam measurement. In this case I need 19 inches. The size of the shoulders creates a pull on my third and fourth button if the collar is unbuttoned. The second fit issue for me is the length. The final button ends just at my belt. One more button would help the shirt keep its shape. For me the shirt is such a perfect match that I cannot wear it over my jeans because that creates a pull on button. This is okay because I will be wearing this tucked in with suits but I still wanted to show that for those who want otherwise. I hope this review gets more people interested and that Kent will work with everyone to create a signature shirt for the forum. As it stands now the fit is the only thing holding this shirt back from being a hit. Overall Good- -Quality -Price (even at 120 it's a steal if it fits you) The so-so -Some may prefer a heavier fabric -Some may prefer stiffer collars. Bad – -I firmly believe that the fit will have to be standardized. As is it will not fit the majority of the people. And while the pictures are up how to the APC NS fit me? They are fairly new at the moment.


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Energy Price Outlook
Oil prices created an inside day in West Texas Intermediate crude Thursday, and both Brent crude and WTI again had trouble with their respective 50-day moving averages. Those technicals may offer pressure again in Friday's trade, during which the market will also be weighed down by continued growth in U.S. oil production, growth in oil stocks, building gasoline inventories and generally weak demand.
The ongoing lack of progress on the fiscal-cliff deal will also pressure energy prices. The Fed action on Wednesday was positive from a "store-of-value" perspective as investors may gravitate toward hard commodities -- but quantitative easing hasn't benefited the oil market as much in recent years as it has for gold. The Fed's 6.5% unemployment threshold may also create uncertainty as that rate gradually declines. The Port Arthur refinery of Motiva, a joint venture between Shell (RDS.A) and Saudi Aramco, is expected to restart its crude unit over the weekend. We would stick with the opinion that prices may fall in the near term, but that's been a tiring recommendation in the last six weeks, so there's no compelling trade to be had.
WTI had an inside day Thursday and settled $0.88 lower per barrel. Brent finished $1.59 on the downside. Thursday's selloff in Brent undid the previous session's progress, after which it was outperforming WTI. Weakness here was triggered by a lack of progress in fiscal-cliff negotiations. Statements from House Speaker John Boehner caused risk reduction when he said the White House "is so unserious about cutting spending that it appears willing to slow-walk our economy right up to and over the fiscal cliff." He added that the "risk remains" that all tax rates will rise at year's end.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi contributed to the anxiety when she said that any talk of deeper spending cuts should await discussions on a tax overhaul next year. The stock market sold off steadily throughout the session on the news, and is beginning to focus more on a potential Republican "doomsday scenario" in which they pass an extension of the middle class tax cuts and nothing else on unemployment-benefit extensions, taxes on dividends and capital gains, the debt ceiling, closing loopholes and so on.
The inability of Washington to come to an agreement is now showing itself once again, just as it did during the debt-ceiling negotiations in July and August of 2011. It could continue to put pressure on the market in the near term.
Natural Gas
Natural gas fell $0.035 per MMBtu Thursday as trade approached the weekly inventory numbers. Once again, weakness came as most forecasts called for above-normal temperatures in the central portion of the U.S. The inventory report was a bit bearish, too, as it showed a build of 2 billion cubic feet of nat gas, as compared with the consensus of a 3 BCF draw. Prices declined around $0.05 on the news but, within a few minutes, they rebounded toward an unchanged level on the day. Inventories are now at 283 BCF, above the five-year average, and up from 168 BCF last week. They're also now at 48 BCF above the top of the five-year range, which is the highest since Nov. 9, when inventories were still contracting toward the five-year average.
Since the first withdrawal five weeks ago, inventories have only sunk to a current level of 123 BCF. In our comment Wednesday, we looked at seasons with small withdrawals in the first five weeks to see if they were precursors to smaller drawdowns over the entire season. The answer is that they are not. There was only one other year in the last 10 that had a smaller withdrawal to this point -- minus 44 BCF in 2006. That entire season withdrew 1,950 BCF and was only slightly below the average decline of 2,043 BCF. The smallest full-season drawdown was 1,483 BCF in 2011, and the first five weeks started with 304 BCF in withdrawals.
Traders appear to still be leaning bearish, based on the small amount of withdrawals so far, but history suggests that may not be appropriate. Production has increased substantially due to shale and may still offer pressure, but small withdrawals early in the season are no guarantee that the entire season won't see improvements in demand. Focus now appears to be turning toward support at the 100-day moving average at $3.25 on the continuation chart for the next possible chance at an upside reversal. We'd remain neutral on the market until bullish action signals the early stages of an upside reversal.
Global Economic and Dollar News
● China's Xinhua News said that the country won't have large-scale economic stimulus plans in store for next year.
● European officials struck a deal on bank supervision that would create a rough framework for a single bank supervisor. The European Central Bank will have some control over banks with assets of greater than 30 billion euros.
● In the fiscal-cliff negotiations, Republicans and Democrats appear to be closing the gap between their stances on taxes, but little additional progress was reported. House Speaker Boehner offered to accept more tax revenue than the $800 billion previously discussed, but only if serious entitlement reforms are considered.
● U.S. retail sales came in at a climb of 0.3% in November vs. the expected 0.5% uptick and October's 0.3% decline. Excluding autos, sales were unchanged, in line with expectations.
● Initial jobless claims totaled 343,000 vs. expectations for 369,000, and down from the prior week's 372,000. Continuing claims were 3.198 million vs. the prior 3.221 million previously (revised up from 3.205,000).
Energy New
● BP's (BP) Whiting Refinery shuttered Pipestill 11C, one of its two operating crude units, for unplanned repairs. The unit unsuccessfully attempted a restart last weekend. It mainly processes sour crude at a rate of around 100,000 barrels per day.
● Natural-gas inventories rose by 2 BCF vs. an expected decline of 3 BCF. Inventories are at 283 BCF above the five-year average, or 8.03% higher, vs. 168 BCF above, or 4.62%, last week.
● Tesoro (TSO) is looking into rail for potential shipping of Bakken and Canadian crude oils to its refinery in San Francisco. An unloading station has already been modified to receive 5,000 b/d of Bakken by rail, and the plant has the capacity to process between 30,000 and 50,000 b/d.
Upcoming Energy Events
● Friday -- Last trading day for January Brent crude
● Tuesday, Dec. 18 -- American Petroleum Institute inventories (4:30 p.m. EST)
● Wednesday, Dec. 19 -- Last trading day for January WTI; weekly oil inventories from the Energy Information Administration (10:30 a.m.)
● Thursday, Dec. 20 -- Natural-gas inventories (10:30 a.m.)
● May 31 -- Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting