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Old Hollywood silent film star, Ruth Roland's fourth cousin, Tara Lentz, lives on the Ridge.
"She died of breast cancer when she was 45," Lentz said. "The only person I met that had been around in her time was my great-aunt Ruth who was named after (Roland)."
Lentz said she grew up knowing her relative was famous, but never thought anything of it, only sharing her relation to Roland with her close friends.
"I was probably about 13 when I first got into learning about Ruth (Roland)," Lentz said. "My great-aunt Ruth lived in Oregon, so we would go visit and she would tell us stories until she passed away. My grandma didn't know too many stories because she wasn't around when Ruth was alive, so then it kind of died off."
When she learned that one of Roland's films would be shown at the Chico Silent Film Festival, she contacted them to share her relation.
"That kind of sparked all of our interest again and we are all diving back into it," Lentz said. "We knew only a little bit, but now we are diving back into it and going to research it some more."
Lentz said Rolland isn't the only famous relative that she has.
"My dad's mom, her cousin is Alan Ladd — Cheryl Ladd was in Charlie's Angels," Lentz said. "My great-grandma Dee Dee, who was cousins with Ruth, her dad was a balloonist. He traveled around and did stunts in hot air balloons."
All of that is just family history for Lentz though, and she said she doesn't feel star-struck knowing her family tree is full of public figures, but still has fun learning about the history of it all.
"Once I got older and began doing my own research it became facinating," she said. "I have a compact of Ruth's and it is really pretty. You open it up and it still smells like powder."
Lentz said her great-grandma Dee Dee became close friends with Roland after Roland's mother committed suicide when her parents died, and she moved in with Dee Dee's family.
"We found that out through relatives," Lentz said, noting that she couldn't find that information through her online research.
Roland's career began when she was about 3 years old, and included over 200 films.
"Her parents took her to New York and someone saw her on stage, she did a little vaudeville act," Lentz said. "She was the youngest kid at Hollywood High, she was like 12 years old when she started there."
Eventually Roland got out of the film industry and got involved in realestate before dying.
"Once they incorporated voice into movies, I think she did a coule, but she was over dealing with people and that whole thing, so she did vaudeville acts. She had been doing realestate and investing for a while, so she kept doing that and when she got sick she stopped."
The Silent Film Festival will be on March 28 at 6 p.m. and will continue to March 29 at 12 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for a ticket to the whole festival. Roland's film, "The Brink of Eternity" will be shown at 12 pm. on March 29.
To purchase tickets go to www.friendsoftheartsupstate.org/about-silent-film-festival2014/ or call 228-2860. The festival will be held at the Chico Women's Club, located at 592 E. 3rd Street.
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B. Guzan
The American had plenty to deal with against Luis Suarez and Co. but he definitely made his fair share of saves throughout the match, despite conceding two. Unlucky to be on the losing side.
R. Vlaar
The most assured of Villa's backline on the day. He made some important blocks and interceptions, most notably against Suarez, but he often showed a lack of concentration on the ball and some of his passing was a bit alarming.
M. Lowton
Spent a lot of time in the Liverpool half, but that meant he was caught out of position a fair amount. He provided a great cross for Agbonlahor early on, but when defending he looked very uncomfortable against Suarez and Coutinho.
N. Baker
With Ciaran Clark injured, Baker lined up at centre-back and had a tough afternoon. The interchanging and movement between Liverpool's front three tied knots in him as they twisted and turned. Just seconds into the second half he failed to pick up the run of Henderson for the equaliser and then fouled Suarez in the area with a wild tackle.
J. Bennett
The target of many moans and groans from the home crowd, Bennett struggled for much of the match. When up against Downing, he bizarrely let the England man cut inside on to his stronger left foot time and time again, and when he was in the attacking third, his passing was unimaginative. Generally he looked out of his depth.
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A mixed bag in the centre of midfield. On occasion he produced some excellent passes which split the Liverpool team, but at times he hopelessly gave possession away in a comfortable area. Showed potential, but has a lot to improve on.
B. Bannan
A few times he brilliantly jinked away from his marker before sliding a good pass through to one of the front men, but there were plenty of instances when he passed straight to a Liverpool man, and he nearly laid on the assist for a Suarez equaliser. Tracked back well, but drew the wrath of the crowd after a pretty awful first half.
Y. Sylla
A powerful presence in the middle, the January signing looked good on the ball and never ducked from a challenge. However, he did look a bit unaware of what was around him at times.
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Undoubtedly one of the revelations of the season, Benteke was unplayable yet again. He made the most of long balls up the pitch, his hold-up play was exceptional and he bullied Carragher. Capped his performance with a very good finish from the edge of the area. He was quieter after the break, but through no fault of his own.
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Pepe Reina
Had nowhere near as much to do as his opposite number, and in truth he generally coped fairly well with what Villa did throw at him. He may feel a little disappointed that he couldn't palm Benteke's opening goal away, however.
José Enrique
Probably one of the Spaniard's easiest afternoons in a Liverpool shirt. The only Villa player who ever really came out to their right was Weimann, and he was not that effective. A comfortable afternoon on the whole.
G. Johnson
Spent most of the match in Villa's half, but was relatively subdued. Rarely did he get in behind a vulnerable Bennett, generally cutting inside and on to his left foot.
D. Agger
Carragher had his hands full with Benteke, meaning Agger generally had to keep Weimann under control, and he did just that, ensuring that the Austrian posed little threat when around the area.
J. Carragher
Came in for Martin Skrtel, who had been dropped to the bench, but endured a long day against the monstrous Benteke. The forward's strength was too much for the veteran, who hardly managed to stick a foot in against him all afternoon.
S. Downing
Received plenty of unwanted attention and abuse from the home fans, but he did not let that put him off his game and he put in a decent shift. Bennett seriously struggled to keep him in check, and his link-up play with the other Liverpool attackers was solid.
S. Gerrard
Calm, composed and a driving force - everything you would expect from the England man. Distribution-wise he was accurate, as was the case with his tackling, and he put Liverpool ahead with a perfect penalty before clearing a Benteke header off the line.
Philippe Coutinho
Blew hot and cold as he showed flashes of his brilliance on the ball before going quiet. However, after the break he was a lot more lively as he claimed an excellent assist for his pass through to Henderson and found himself involved in most of Liverpool's attacks.
Lucas Leiva
The Brazilian's injury problems over the last 18 months have been well-documented and Liverpool have certainly missed him, so having him back is a boost. He is not back to his best yet, however, as he often let his man slip away from him.
J. Henderson
Looked sloppy early on, but he grew into the match. His passing was very positive as he looked forward whenever he could, and his excellent movement saw him equalise for the hosts.
L. Suárez
Did virtually everything but score today. His trickery and ability when running at defenders had Villa squirming. They could not cope with his incredibly quick change of direction, as highlighted when he won the penalty.
C. N'Zogbia
Introduced with just under 30 minutes left, replacing Weimann, but hardly had a kick in a very ineffectual cameo.
F. Delph
The former Leeds prodigy came on for the poor Bannan with 25 minutes to go, but he was unable to inject any spark or imagination into the Villa midfield.
K. El Ahmadi
Came on for the final 10 minutes or so but had little influence on the match.

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The app will contain various content throughout any given year, the first of which appears Tuesday in the form of the 60th anniversary Wish Book.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) The cleanup and investigation continue after a pair of wildfires raced along the riverbed in Bakersfield. The blaze threatened stables in the area, and horse owners are praising people who showed up to help protect the animals.
No people or animals were hurt in the fires on Thursday, which Kern County fire crews now say blackened about 20 acres. One blaze broke out near the Bakersfield Heart Hospital, and the "Bottom Fire" scorched an area west of the Manor Street bridge.
"The danger was incredible because the humidity factor was extremely low," Kern County Fire Engineer Anthony Romero said. He said vegetation in the area is very dry. Anything and everything could have caught fire in a flash.
But, there were more challenges on Thursday afternoon because of the gusty wind. "That fire yesterday was a fast-moving fire," Romero described. "It went on both sides of the river." They had Kern County Sheriff's search and rescue teams helping ferry firefighters across the river in rafts.
On Friday morning, the search and rescue crews were still on hand, getting fire crews across the water again so they could keep an eye on hot spots.
"There's still some little bit of smoldering going on," Romero said.
At stables next to the river, a couple women were taking care of horses that were in the pens closest to the blaze. "They were in it," owner Rebecca Vance told Eyewitness News. "Their pens were completely burned." She was grateful to others at the stable who immediately got her horses to safety.
Lisa Fennimore said she saw TV reports about the fire, and she rushed over. She is grateful to passers-by who were already helping out.
"There were volunteers, people that don't even have horses," Fennimore said. "They had buckets out there, and they were running out to the pens and pouring water over all the hot spots."
As horses stood in the pens closest to the river bed on Friday, hoses and sprinklers were keeping the danger down. Fennimore said the animals were traumatized by the fire and smoke.
Some horse owners had complained about fires in the same area in the last few days. Romero confirmed there had been a couple blazes a few days before, and some a week before that along the river bed. He estimated there had been four or five fires in the area.
"They're pretty close in range, so that's why the arson unit is really trying to figure out what's going on," he said. Romero said investigators can't confirm if the fires are linked, and there's no word on exactly where they started, or if it's arson.
He said one man was detained Thursday afternoon, but that was by Kern County Sheriff deputies. "Had nothing to do with any portion of the fire," Romero said.
The firefighter said with continued warm weather and dry conditions, the risk continues. Crews working along the river were looking for any hot spots, they don't want any flare-ups.
As for citizens who helped fight the blaze on Thursday, Romero said it's important to stay safe. And it's vital to stay clear of areas where crews need to work, and to follow any directions from firefighters.
Firemen also urge all property-owners to have "defensible space," areas cleared around homes and structures like stables. It's especially important in this dry year.
Meanwhile, arson units from the Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County are working together investigating Thursday's fires. "They're trying to make sure they find out what happened," Romero said. "And, hopefully we can find out who did this, or if it was somebody that did this."
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Get an overview of this hotelContemporary New York City hotel near Times Square
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A stay at Hotel Mela Times Square places you in the heart of Manhattan, steps from Town Hall and Broadway.
This 4-star hotel is close to Times Square and Rockefeller Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 232 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless Internet access (surcharge) and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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This Midtown New York hotel is in the heart of the Broadway Theater District and a half-block from the dazzle and excitement of Times Square. Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, the Top of the Rock observation deck, and Grand Central Terminal are among the many popular destinations within four blocks. Major subway stops are within two blocks of Hotel Mela.
Relatively small by New York standards, Hotel Mela offers friendly, personalized service in a contemporary setting. In addition to wireless Internet access throughout guestrooms and public areas, amenities include a concierge desk, business services, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bistro serving French fare.
Valet parking is available in a secure garage.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
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- WiFi (surcharge)
- Tours/ticket assistance
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- Total number of rooms - 232
- Laundry facilities
- Concierge services
- Bar/lounge
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- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 16
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
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- Year Built 1933
- Self parking (surcharge)
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Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 0 per night )
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- Air conditioning
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- Blackout drapes/curtains
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- Designer toiletries
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- Iron/ironing board
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- WiFi (surcharge)
- Premium bedding
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- Room service (limited hours)
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
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Saju - French bistro.
There are many dining options within the surrounding area.
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John's Pizzeria
Lattanzi Ristorante
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse
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The hotel's 24-hour fitness center, located on the second floor, includes cardio machines, free weights, resistance equipment, a plasma TV, and complimentary energy drinks.
Central Park, 0.75 mile from this Midtown hotel, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woods, cliffs, ravines, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours) and the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. The Loeb Boathouse, on a picturesque lake, offers rowboat and bicycle rentals. With the famous Christmas tree sparkling above it, the Rink at Rockefeller Plaza—5 blocks from the hotel—is a special treat during the winter holidays.
The recreational activities listed below are available at Hotel Mela or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: USD 50.00 per night
- Resort fee: USD 32.66 per accommodation, per night
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- Breakfast fee: between USD 16 and USD 25 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 45.00 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 55.00 per night
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PR Newswire arrived to the Democratic National Convention early Monday morning to an increasingly packed scene.
The Charlotte Convention Center was bustling on this Labor Day with journalists prepping for the next day's start of the convention, volunteers corralling themselves in pockets inside and outside of the building, locals and tourists documenting everything happening around them, and law enforcement officials securing the perimeter and surrounding streets.
PR Newswire's Jean Arnold, director of customer content services, and Christine Cube, media relations manager, both from DC, spent most of the day in the Joint Press Office, which operated and moved a lot like a newsroom. Phones were ringing, meetings happened, and a lot of groundwork for the convention was taking place. It was an impressive operation.
The PR Newswire team — joined by Brian Taylor, vice president of public interest markets, and Jennifer Cotton, director of the Mid-Atlantic sales region — made its way over to CarolinaFest, a family-friendly festival that was to kick off the DNC week in Charlotte.
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Denard Robinson, the former University of Michigan quarterback, is about to be immortalized on the cover of EA Sports' NCAA Football 14. Denard Robinson, the current wide receiver/running back prospect, is working to make himself a lasting image in the NFL.
Robinson, at 5-10¼, 199 pounds, is one of the most intriguing players in the 2013 NFL Draft class. After he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds while working out with wideouts at the Scouting Combine, the question isn't whether he can play but where he will play and just how high he'll be drafted. He has been projected anywhere from the second to the sixth round.
It's nothing new for Michigan to produce QBs who thrive at the pro level, including one most notable sixth-rounder —Tom Brady. Robinson has the unusual challenge of switching positions. Not only has he taken the challenge head-on, he's enjoying every minute of the preparation process.
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"It's been great for me because I just like to learn, and I've been learning a lot — catching the ball, doing kick returns and playing running back," Robinson said. "It's been a lot of fun with all the different stuff."
Robinson has been working hard with former Carolina Panthers wide receivers coach Richard Williamson. Williamson was key in helping the similarly sized Steve Smith, who is 5-9, 198 pounds, hit his stride as a top big-play wideout after Smith splashed onto the scene as an ace kick and punt returner.
For Robinson, it has been important to take one role at a time and not be overwhelmed by trying to crash-course everything.
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"It's just about getting used to it, going out there and focusing on just that one position," Robinson said. "When I get to play running back, I focus on jump-cutting, doing the right things and making the moves when I get a chance. At receiver, I focus on coming out of breaks, running crisp routes and making sure I catch the ball. On returns, I'm focused on where the ball is coming and adjust to it like I should."
There is plenty of favorable recent history regarding "slash" players in the NFL, and Robinson has the dynamic athleticism to follow in line. Robinson has looked at a couple of players who had success in the NFL making a similar transition — current Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb and former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El, whose Big Ten quarterback record for career rushing at Indiana was broken by Robinson.
While at Kentucky, Cobb, at 5-10, 192, did it all, first as a running quarterback, then as a return man before exploding at wide receiver. As a second-year, second-round wideout in Green Bay last season, Cobb broke out with 80 receptions for 954 yards and eight touchdowns.
Randle El, at 5-10, 190, found his niche as a No. 3 wideout for the Steelers but still was used as a passer on trick plays — like his Super Bowl XL touchdown throw to Hines Ward. Considering Cobb and Randle El have similar builds to Robinson, they represent fair comparisons.
—Position rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | T | G
"I can do some of the same things they can do. I just look at myself as a weapon," Robinson said. "Any position they put me at, I'm going to put all my energy and passion into being good there."
Although Robinson can't be featured as a virtual player in NCAA Football 14, he has played his share of Madden. He noted that the Baltimore Ravens virtual team was good to him when he threw to Anquan Boldin and ran with Ray Rice.
Boldin, now with the San Francisco 49ers, also had a college history at quarterback (Florida State) and has starred as a strong slot receiver throughout his career. Rice is a premier home-run threat out of the backfield.
Before Robinson gets his role redefined by an NFL team, he will simply be an athlete an offense needs to get on the field in some capacity. He will enter the NFL faster than Boldin and bigger than Rice. As you might expect from a video-game star, Robinson thinks scouts should be well aware of his own turbo button.
"Anybody that sees me on the field should see that this guy can go the distance any time he touches the ball," Robinson said. "They would say that I can make guys miss, I'm explosive and bring multiple things to the table."
The thrill of Robinson running around Wolverines opponents is gone, but seeing how he just won a vote of more than 5 million fans to grace the front of NCAA Football 14, his popularity hasn't waned. He might not get a chance to throw the ball in the NFL, but he has the potential to deliver the same brand of excitement.


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what are the early expectations for next season?
My expectations are...
- Have a season
- Get off to an early start and get the city behind us again.
- Roy becomes physical in the paint, and wins the MIP award.
- Win 45+ games
- Win a playoff series.
I honestly do not expcet there to be an NBA season.
I hope I am wrong.
If Vogel is back, we have new starters at the two and four, we bring some vets in to glue the team together, and our young guys continue to improve (They will), I want 50 wins next season.
If we have enough talent at that point in time, win a playoff series.
I am not going to go too crazy. A few games above .500, 6th or 7th seed in a much more competitive Eastern Conference.
Take our series to at least 6 and possibly win it.
If we shake things up with a big acquisition in the off-season, I will have to change my answer.
I think a better regular season including a strong start and an extremely good home record, with a 6-7 seed and winning all home playoff games (which leads to a 7 game series).
Gravy would be a first round win and at least one player with an individual award (MIP is the most likely, an All-Star berth would be a real treat or a 3rd team all-NBA would be a shock and wonderful surprise).
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
I wanna see what we do this summer before I say anything. Who leaves, who stays, who comes, who goes, etc.
1.) Significantly upgrade our PG, SG, PF, or C position to take about half the attention off of Granger.
2.) Make other beneficial offseason moves
3.) Win at least 42 games. Preferably something like 45.
4.) Win a playoff series. Or at least take a really superior team to 6 or 7 games.
That's a specific as I can be at this point.
- have a really fun time
If Vogel stays and continues to sell our guys on playing hard, smashmouth basketball on a nightly basis...
I don't think a 50 win season and 2nd round (or beyond) playoff berth is unreasonable.
If we played during the season like we did in games 1-4... We are a 55+ win team easily.
CAN we do it? That's the question...
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Make it back to the playoffs if there's an NBA season, and win more than 1 game in the 1st round series.
It's going to still take time. We were a playoff team, but we only won 37 games. I hope we build on this team and bring in players that will make this team better.
I don't want a Bucks situation (I know injuries were part of it), but I don't want to simply bring in one on one scorers from average to below average teams.
I won't to see more talent, with winners and players who are going to play hard each night for their teammates, for their team and for this city.
Win 82 Games and a Championship.....
.500 and a top 7 seed would be great.
Lets say we basically have the same team and Vogel stays.
I'd expect 45-48 wins, a 6th seed, and a first round series against the Magic in which we push it to 7 and win the series. We put up a good fight in the 2nd round but ultimately we're eliminated in 6 by the Celtics, who have one more run in them I think.
I'd be completely satisfied with this performance, but I really believe we're going to add something big over the offseason. Someone wants to play here. I've always heard big praise from former players about playing for the Pacers. That, along with our promising squad and Bird's skills should land us the guy we need.
16,000+ attendance average.
Better than .500 and get into the playoffs without having to worry about just getting in.
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
50-52 wins and a seed in the playoffs commensurate with that. We won't know the seeding until we see what happens with Orlando and NY. Orlando could very well lose Howard next year. But to where?
- No lockout
- 45+ Wins
- 15,000+ average attendance
- 6 or 7th seed in the playoffs
- A strong roster
- 30+ Home wins
- 18+ Road wins
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I expect to be working for the team behind a camera. Also, we're going to be as surprising of a young team as OKC last season. Between signings and trades, we're going to really impress the nation, and bring about a new era to Indiana Pacers Basketball.
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I have to say that Indiana has too look like the anti-Heat/Knicks right now. We are lacking in star power but have a great supporting cast. With the demise of the Knicks and the hopefully magnificent failure of Miami, we might look awfully attractive to a few stars.
I hope we look to the off season to get one of bigs from Utah for possibly our first and Rush (wishfull thinking).Then we could sign one of the free agent SG's to give a spark off of the bench, Crawford (again wishfull thinking). Last we could bring Stanko over to backup Roy. We could have a pretty good lineup:
PG: Collison/Price
SG: George/Crawford
SF: Granger/George/Dunleavy (signed on the cheap)
PF: Milsap or Jefferson/Hansbrough
C: Hibbert/Stanko
I would say this lineup would be good for at least 6th in the east and somewhere around 45-50 wins.
If we returned next season with the same players we have right now and with Vogel as the coach, I would expect 41-42 wins.
I originally stated that if we did nothing to get better, then we would drop in the standings. I no longer believe that because I honestly believe that George, Hibbert, Collison and Hansbrough will continue to improve... and I believe the odds are in our favor that somehow one or two of them will improve significantly in preparation for the coming season. Therefore 3-4 more wins even without acquiring anyone new.
If the Pacers are able to acquire a defensive PF capable to help Hibbert that is also capable of scoring and/or acquire a closer, then I believe the Pacers are capable of getting 50 or more wins.
My expectations are;
Eighty percent chance Bird will be back.
SPECULATION; Depends on him having a free hand.
Fifty percent chance he hires Vogel.
SPECULATION; Birds high on Stephenson and he might not think Vogel is the type coach to handle him. This might be something else he wants to talk about with Simon. Simon might want to keep Vogel, but Bird might want a more authoritive coach.
Ninety-nine percent chance some of the season will be lost to a lockout.
Eighty-five percent chance Bird resigns Foster.
Sixty percent chance he resigns McRoberts.
SPECULATION; Mac might look for another place to play rather than re-sign and have Bird trade him.
Forty percent chance he resigns Dunleavy.
SPECULATION; It would be as a back up to Danny and I doubt Mike does that.
If there's no lockout will sign Stanko to back up Roy.
SPECULATION; One hundred percent chance Bird tries to trade our first round pick. Could be for a lower or higher pick along with players. (Here's the most likely spot of Bird trying to pick up a power forward.)
If we don't make some major upgrades, I see this as a 40-44 win team that has another 5 game first round playoff exit. I don't see much changing unless we can bring in at least another Granger-level talent or 2 players slightly below Granger-level.
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The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct three youth deer hunts at Belfast Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Newberry County on Oct. 13 and 20 and Nov. 10. Completed applications must be received at the Columbia DNR office by 5 p. m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 for the hunts.
The age requirements for these special youth deer hunts are 17 and younger. There is no application fee or any other costs associated with these hunts. Participants who are 16 and 17 will be required to have a junior hunting license. Young people who have an interest in trying deer hunting but have not had previous opportunities because they lacked a hunting connection should certainly apply. Applications are available from the Columbia DNR Office or the DNR website.
Applications can also be copied. Return to: SCDNR – Youth Deer Hunts, Attn: Willie Simmons, P.O. Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202. If parents have further questions please contact DNR Wildlife Biologist Willie Simmons at (803) 734-3898 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
There will be ten youth participating in each hunt. The Belfast WMA is a 4,664-acre tract located ten miles northwest of Newberry on Highway 56 near the Kinards community. The property is situated on the Newberry/Laurens County line, with most of the land area in Newberry County. The property contains both upland pine and hardwood forest. Wildlife plantings are scattered throughout the tract. The area provides an incredible opportunity to introduce youth to the sport of deer hunting.
One of the best ways to recruit new youth hunters is through their friends and family that already participate in hunting activities DNR supports youth sportsmen in encouraging one or more of their friends, who do not hunt, to apply for DNR youth hunts. DNR especially wants to introduce these new hunters to the challenges, thrills and enjoyment associated with hunting. Equally important, we want to make sure this introduction is done safely and ethically. Both youth sportsmen and new hunters, who wish to apply for these hunts must fully complete and return an application that includes a questionnaire about their hunting experience and a completed liability waiver form. Their legal guardian must sign both the application and liability waiver form.
All DNR Youth Deer Hunts will be on Saturday afternoons and will conclude at sunset. At each hunt, there will be a brief discussion of deer biology and the role of hunting in wildlife management along with detailed comments regarding sportsmanship and hunter ethics. There will be a thorough review of firearm safety. More detailed instructions and directions to the hunt sites will be provided to applicants who are selected based on a random drawing.
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There's been a slight change of plans for Austin Ramesh and his immediate future with the Wisconsin Badgers.
To start, the 2013 signee from Eagle River (WI) Northland Pines is now on campus in Madison after initially agreeing to a grayshirt offer from Wisconsin. That opportunity was presented and accepted under former head coach Bret Bielema, but roster attrition under Gary Andersen has opened an immediate spot for Ramesh.
"Yes, my scholarship got changed from a grayshirt to a normal one," Ramesh told BadgerBlitz.com on Friday evening. "I'm here now doing summer workouts. We're on a seven-week program and then we move right away into fall camp."
With Donnell Vercher now set to enroll at Fresno State and Reggie Mitchell expected to transfer to Pittsburgh, at least two scholarships have freed up for Wisconsin.
Both Ramesh and in-state offensive lineman Hayden Biegel initially agreed to grayshirt opportunities at UW but both are now on campus for summer conditioning. Defensive lineman Sam Raridon is still expected to enroll during the spring semester as a grayshirt.
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Veteran attendees of GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America say their experiences at the industry tradeshow have made them more innovative, efficient and successful.
Whether they are landscapers, hardscape contractors, grounds managers or dealers, they say their secret to success at the collocated shows in Louisville, Ky., comes down to one thing: networking, networking, networking.
Bob Grover, president of Pacific Landscape Management in Hillsboro, Ore., says he is a big fan of PLANET's education program. "But we also learn so much when we get to talk to our peers from other parts of the country," he says. "You're not talking to competitors, so it's great to share and problem solve."
Gary Stowe, president of Stowe Contracting in Marina, Calif., says there are topics in this year's Hardscape Contractor Executive Workshops that sound especially intriguing to him. "Sometimes, the most valuable part of the class is the interchange between the instructors and the class members. That's where the reality perspective comes in," he says.
John Van Etten, Hoffman Landscape & Design in Scotia, N.Y., brings his lead supervisors to the show. They stay Wednesday through Saturday to take full advantage of the education program and exhibits. He says he values the opportunity for his team to work toward certification through PGMS' School of Grounds Management and get updates on new products.
He also expects them to participate in the social activities offered by the show and the exhibitors. "Networking is so important for getting immersed in the industry," he says. "My staff loves to go to the free concerts and get to know other people. Throughout the year they are Facebook-ing each other and showing projects. It's a great exchange of ideas."
Prepare now. Van Etten says he advocates having a good game plan going into the show. "We'll decide who will go to which classes so we can share information later," he says. "And we make a list of what we want to look at – even if the purchase is not for the near future." Stowe includes equipment parts and supplies in his must-see list. As a long-time attendee of Hardscape North America, he says the availability of interrelated products at GIE+EXPO was the biggest surprise for him when the two shows collocated.
"A lot of the items there are ancillary – including parts, irrigation and companies that offer different methods of doing similar work. It helps me understand the broader spectrum of the hardscape business," he says.
On site. The Hoffman Landscape team spreads out for education, and they regroup to critique equipment together. "The supervisors' opportunity to do hands-on comparisons in the outdoor demo area is invaluable when we are making significant investments," Van Etten says. "They are the ones who use the equipment day in and day out so they need to be part of the selection process."
Stowe also has a strategy for tackling the show. To get an overview, he walks the aisles first without talking with the exhibitors. "During that walk, I'll look for unique, interesting products to add to my list," he says. "Later I'll go back around and spend time at the individual booths."
Grover says the resources available at GIE+EXPO have helped him transition into more environmentally friendly systems and procedures. "The show is the venue that starts the process for procedural changes. It gives us an opportunity to step back and look at how we can be innovative," he says.
Follow up. Grover, Stowe and Van Etten all pointed out that the show's exhibitors are helpful by following up with information and connecting them with dealers in their areas.
Van Etten and his team get together soon after they return home to share what they learned at the show and discuss how they can apply new ideas and products to their business model. During his monthly store meetings, they also share what they have learned.
"If we have picked up best practices, we'll try to implement them right away," he says. "The show and the roundtable discussions energize and motivate us to make some changes."
For a complete schedule of GIE+EXPO visit www.gie-expo.com and for a full HNA schedule visit www.hardscapena.com
The author is a freelancer based in Louisville, Ky.


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TO the Beach...obviously...and how many of those? If not the west coast, how about the east or west coast of the good ol' usa....Florida!
We've got a Juicy Secret!
I know you're all on the edge of your seats—wondering what this big secret could be…and trust me, it's HUGE and really exciting! But since we enjoy all of the buzz that is going around and want the excitement to build for a little longer, you're gonna have to wait for it! We know it'll be worth it!
To find out what's going on in the Sutter Home world, make sure you "like" Sutter Home Wines and Build a Better Burger on Facebook! You wouldn't wanna miss out, would you? And don't forget to follow @SutterHome and @BetterBurger on Twitter!
We're gonna reveal our secret on August 17th on Facebook & Twitter, so make sure you stay updated! And in the meantime...I may give you a few hints and tips on what the surprise is (if you promise not to tell a soul).
And cross my heart, this secret is definitely worth the wait! And if you keep on checking out our Twitter and Facebook pages, you might be able to guess it before the big day!
Psst... Here's a little hint for you: This year, we're taking something you know and love (something that's delicious and goes best with onions/pickles/cheese/etc.) to the next level! Can you guess what it is?
@Peter: Unfortunately no. If you're burger is not chosen, you do not get notified. I believe they cover it in the FAQ section.
@All: they have already posted the the 'secret' on their Twitter page (see link above).
Please, Build a Better Burger, give me my sanity back! This competition has taken over my life and my poor girlfriend has to deal with it.
Does anyone know if we get contacted if our burger is *not* selected?
Good luck to all the other contestants! I only wish I could try everyone's burger creation.
What a fun challenge to participate in. My husband was a wonderful taste tester for all the crazy combination's I kept coming up with. I had a few neighbors volunteering also to taste. I too am waiting with baited burger breath to know who the finalist are. Can't wait!!!!!Hope to see you in Cali!!!!
For health reasons, we have revised our diet reducing fat and cholesterol, but have continued to enjoy tasty burgers. Frank Zaccone's Spicey Turkey Burger is a great option.
Today is the day...I am soooo excited!!
I am wracked with anticipation! This announcement will act as a "bridge" to the big reveal day on 8/20!!! Keeping everything crossed (including my fingers) that I possibly can............
This hint is a different than the ones on Facebook...
I'd say with this hint...it's something to do with beef/burgers...The National Cattlemen's Beef Association IS a major sponsor of the event...hmm?...
Another sandwich category next year?


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If you're curious about the differences between groats and oats — instant, quick-cooking and rolled — read on.
Oatmeal is considered a whole grain, but oat groats are the most natural, least processed form of oats. Only the hull has been removed. When you buy steel-cut oats, you're buying groats that have been cut into tiny bits. These are lovely cooked into porridge. They are not suitable for making muesli or granola, however.
Rolled oats
The big Quaker canister holds rolled oats. They are still whole grain, but they have been steamed and rolled into flat flakes so they cook more quickly. Old-fashioned rolled oats take longer to cook than "quick oats," which have been more thoroughly flattened, but the old-fashioned variety has more texture, which is a consideration if you are substituting quick oats for old-fashioned.
Instant oats have been rolled so thinly, they're often nearly powdered. They cook very quickly and have the least texture of all. If your oatmeal has all the appeal of wallpaper paste, you're probably using instant oats. Try old-fashioned oats or groats instead.


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Magill's strong debut could earn him a bullpen role
LOS ANGELES -- Matt Magill was impressive in his Major League debut Saturday night in a spot-start and the right-hander could remain with the Dodgers in a bullpen role.
The 23-year-old Magill started in started in place of Stephen Fife, who was placed on the disabled list before the Saturday's game against the Brewers with right shoulder bursitis. The Dodgers promoted Magill from Triple-A Albuquerque, and he allowed two runs on four hits in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out seven and walked two, and wasn't involved in the decision in a 6-4 Dodgers loss.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he was encouraged by Magill's debut. The club lacks a true long reliever in the bullpen and is considering Magill for that role.
"We've actually had a few outings this year where we're getting stuck with not the right combination of guys," Mattingly said before Sunday's game against Milwaukee. "So we're going to have some discussions on where we go with that and what we do with it. It's still something we're talking about."
The Dodgers do not need a fifth starter until a three-game home series against the D-backs May 6-8, but expect left-hander Chris Capuano back from the disabled list by then. So if the Dodgers keep Magill in the Majors, it would likely be in a relief role.
Magill, the organization's seventh-ranked prospect, has primarily been a starter since the Dodgers drafted him in the 31st round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.
Austin Laymance is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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DEFENDER Chris Todd has joined Hereford United on a one-month loan deal to gain match time.
Despite central defensive stalwart Eddie Oshodi picking up a two-match ban for a red card after the final whistle against Wrexham at the weekend, the return of defenders Jared Hodgkiss and Paul Green from injury, plus the arrival of the impressive Aarran Racine, meant manager David Hockaday was still able to grant Todd a loan move.
Hockaday said: "We've got Paul Green fit again and Aarran Racine has shown what he can do.
"We've got plenty of cover - most clubs don't have five centre halves. Plus, Collins, Asafu-Adjaye and Stokes can all play centre- half.
"Toddy needs to play games, it is no good him sitting on the bench, he needs matches."
Two niggling injuries picked up during the early part of the season pushed Todd down the pecking order at The New Lawn, but the now fully-fit Welshmen is looking for games to push his way back into the side.
Todd signed for Rovers in May 2011, arriving from Newport County, and will now hook up with club-mate Phil Marsh, who scored on his debut of a three month loan deal with Hereford against Stockport County on Saturday.
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The fate of the Geonosian Campaign rests in the hands of two Padawan friends.
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Operating without the supervision or protection of their respective Jedi Masters, Padawans Ahsoka Tano and Barriss Offee embark upon a desperate, last-ditch effort to destroy the droid foundry established by Poggle the Lesser on Geonosis. But when their descent into the Geonosian catacombs becomes a deadly journey into darkness, they must rely on each others strengths to find the light and complete their mission in "Weapons Factory," an all-new episode of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, November 13 on Cartoon Network.
"The one thing I really think is great about The Clone Wars is how it has a message in it of courage and loyalty and honesty and hard work," says Meredith Salenger, who provides the voice of Barriss. "Barriss is very bright, honest, professional and brave. She would much rather sacrifice herself for the protection of others and the completion of her mission. Just learning those things the tenets of the Jedi way is important for kids. The Jedi have good values."
Perhaps best known for her starring role in Disney's The Journey of Natty Gann, Salenger welcomed the opportunity to embody one of the Jedi role models from George Lucas "galaxy far, far away." Of particular interest, though, was the prospect of exploring a new type of interpersonal dynamic within the Order specifically the burgeoning friendship between Ahsoka and the strait-laced Barriss.
"Her Jedi Master is Luminara Unduli, who is very by-the-book and ordered. As a loyal student, Barriss tends to be just as structured in her approach to dealing with situations," Salenger says. "However, I think the more time she spends with Ahsoka, the more she tends to improvise a bit and trust her own instincts. Like most relationships, you are always learning from your friends who have different attitudes about life. When Barriss is with Ahsoka, her vulnerability and curiosity come out. With best friends, you cant help but be influenced by one another."
A newcomer to the world of voice acting, Salenger found herself influenced and inspired by the cast and crew of The Clone Wars, though she also found herself drawing from her own well of inner fandom.
Who isnt a Star Wars fan? I remember standing in line outside the movie theater with my Dad when the very first Star Wars came out. I honestly feel blessed to be part of it - though since working on the show, Ive learned a lot more about the Star Wars universe, she says. Working with Dave [Filoni] is like working with the most creative and imaginative guy ever. He is so much fun; he is so good at directing the actors and creating a visual of the scene and what our characters are going through. I thank him all the time for bringing me on board.


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Col. DeThomas to throw first pitch at Rays' opener
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Col. Scott V. DeThomas, commander, 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, will throw the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Rays' Opening Day game against the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on March 31.
DeThomas is responsible for more than $2.8 billion in base property and capital assets and controls an annual budget exceeding $249 million. MacDill represents a major economic influence within the Tampa Bay community, with a total economic impact of over $5 billion annually.
He is a native of Rhode Island and received his commission through the Air Force Academy. He has commanded at the group and squadron level and is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in various aircrafts. Prior to his current position, he served as commander, 387th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia.
Previous first pitches at Rays home openers:
1998: Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Monte Irvin and Al Lopez
1999: Larry Doby
2000: Wade Boggs
2001: St. Petersburg Mayor David Fischer
2002: U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks
2003: Jon Gruden and Rich McKay, Tampa Bay Bucs
2004: Winky Wright, World Junior Middleweight Champion
2005: Racing legend Michael Andretti
2006: Al Lopez Jr., Al Lopez III and Al Lopez IV
2007: Governor Charlie Crist
2008: Governor Charlie Crist and Buccaneers great Mike Alstott
2009: Governor Charlie Crist
2010: Adm. Eric Thor Olson, commander, U.S. Special Ops
2011: Governor Rick Scott
2012: Jim Dundee, son of late boxing legend Angelo Dundee
2013: Rays senior advisor Don Zimmer
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Unseen Concept Art And Storyboards From The 'Flash' Video Game That Never Was
Right around the time Rocksteady Games was working on Batman: Arkham Asylum, another studio, BottleRocket Entertainment, was hard at work on propelling another DC superhero, The Flash, into video game stardom.
But when Brash Entertainment, the company that held the Flash license, folded in November 2008, the project fell apart, leaving only a trailer, a few storyboards and some concept art behind. Luckly, chief designer Greg Miller hung on to that work and recently shared it. Check out some concepts and storyboards by artists Roger Robinson and Shane Nakamura after the jump.


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THE Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats are today finally rolling up their sleeves to begin the work of Government six days after last week's indecisive general election.
David Cameron was installed as the first Tory Prime Minister in 13 years after Gordon Brown quit in an emotional announcement on the steps of Number 10 last night.
The Labour leader stood down when it become clear a power sharing pact with Liberal Democrats could not be made.
After a 25-minute audience with the Queen Mr Cameron, 43, accepted her invitation to become Prime Minister and announced he intended to form a "proper and full coalition" with the Lib Dems promising "real change".
Mr Cameron said: "Nick Clegg and I are both political leaders who want to put aside party differences and work hard for the common good and for the national interest.
"I believe that is the best way to get the strong government that we need, decisive government that we need today.
"I came into politics because I love this country, I think its best days still lie ahead."
George Osborne, 38, was last night confirmed as Chancellor of the Exchequer with reports of five Cabinet posts being handed to the Lib Dems, including leader Nick Clegg, 43, as deputy prime minister. William Hague, 49, will become Foreign Secretary.
No other positions were due to be announced last night amid reports that Liberal Democrat positions in the Cabinet would include Vince Cable as Chief Secretary to the Treasury and David Laws as Schools Secretary.
Tory Andrew Lansley was reported to be the new Health Secretary.
Speaking to the Daily Echo last night following intense negotiations with the Tories, Eastleigh MP Chris Huhne, the Lib Dem home affairs spokesman, said he was unsure about him being given a position in a Lib-Tory cabinet.
"No news – it has not been discussed," he said.
However reports this morning suggest Mr Huhne will be given the job of environment minister.
Hampshire Tories were jubilant.
Desmond Swayne, MP for New Forest West and a close aide of Mr Cameron, said: "I'm very pleased. It's been a long day."
Caroline Dinenage, the new Tory MP for Gosport, said: "It's really exciting. It's been very up in the air for a couple of days, really undecided and unclear, and I'm very hopeful now." Addressing the prospects of a coalition between the Tories and Lib Dems, Miss Dinenage said: "It's a time when we just have to bury our differences and work together for the good of the country.
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STUDENTS at Isambard Community School scooped up two awards at a science, technology, engineering and maths event at the University of the West of England.
The youngsters visited the Bristol-based university for the first Super Sonic @ The Big Bang event, organised by Education Business Partnership Year 7 pupils Calista Cahill and Ben Spooner both picked up £50 in vouchers after winning awards for Best Communication and Best Presentation in a competition where students were asked to showcase unique experiments created in school.
Teacher Lucy Lucas, said: "I am very proud of the children and what they have done, especially as they have done it all themselves through our science club. We are always trying to put inspiring things together to encourage students to take part, so winning two awards means a lot for Isambard School."
The students joined more than 600 students from around the south west for the event, which involved inspiring talks from high profile scientists in a variety of fields.
Janie Harper, events co-ordinator for Education Business Partnership – South West said: "Both students and teachers said that they had enjoyed the day and been provided with a fantastic eye-opener into the world of science."


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A key section of the Harbor (110) Freeway through downtown will be closed for six hours this morning in what Caltrans is calling a "swarm maintenance" of the downtown freeway.
Hundreds of Caltrans employees and other workers will be deployed between 6 a.m. and noon on about four blocks of the southbound 110 from Third Street to Wilshire Boulevard, according to Caltrans.
Transition ramps from both directions of the Hollywood (101) Freeway to the southbound 110 will be closed at the Four Level Interchange.
Southbound traffic from the Arroyo Seco Parkway segment of Route 110 will have just two through lanes. Ramps at Third and Fourth streets will also be closed.
"Nearly 300 Caltrans personnel will use this closure to perform necessary maintenance to improve the safety and aesthetics of the interchange and perform routine bridge inspections," Acting Caltrans District 7 Director of Maintenance Herby Lissade said, adding that nearly $150,000 will be saved by "condensing several weeks of work into six hours."


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Sundance film guide, part II
December 31, 2012
As is usually the case when Sundance looms, I check out the film guide and write a preview column. Often, that one is followed by several more dealing with my convoluted journey through the ticket acquisition process, how the "Music Café" is shaping up, and overviews of each week of the festival.
This year I got high-centered in the film guide to the point where I couldn't seem to extricate myself without devoting a follow-up column to a few more of the scheduled films that caught my eye. As local film festivarians have long been aware, it's a jungle out there.
Years ago, I came upon an interesting Richard Linklater film called "Before Sunrise" that featured a couple of twenty-somethings (Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) who meet on a train to Vienna and spend the day and night pitching nuanced woo at one other. The Hawke character is brashly American while Delpy's is French and somewhat more understated. They promise to meet again in Vienna in one year's time.
Next, not all that long ago, I stumbled upon an obvious sequel entitled "Before Sunset." By this time the Hawke character is a married writer on a book-tour stop at "Shakespeare and Co." bookshop in Paris. You'll never guess who shows up for the reading. As with the first, very interesting and spontaneous verbal interaction sets the film apart.
Now I discover that the third in the series, "Before Midnight," will be premiering at this year's Sundance festival. Filmed and relatively recently wrapped in Greece, the story picks up nine years later and one would have to assume that it features more smartly-written dialogue from the Linklater-Hawke-Delpy menage-a-trois.
One would also assume that the Steve Jobs biopic "Jobs," featuring Ashton Kutcher as the visionary Apple CEO, won't be in town looking for a distributor. More than likely that horse is out of the barn. The tale of how Jobs and his buddy Woz turned the world on its head from inside the Jobs family garage, however, just has to make for good cinema.
Recommended Stories For You
"The Crash Reel," a look at high-risk sports that uses Olympic-hopeful snowboarder Kevin Pearce's New Year's Eve 2009 training accident at the Park City Mountain Resort halfpipe as a centerpiece, has more than a few local angles including the University of Utah trauma team that treated Pearce.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple brings what looks like a quite intriguing documentary to the festival this year, a film that explores mental illness and suicide within the family of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway. Through the points of view of Papa's actress granddaughters, Margaux, who also committed suicide, and the surviving Mariel, "Running From Crazy" explores one family's history of failed attempts at properly processing its past.
"We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks" takes a look at Julian Assange and the public's right to know in its broadest sense. An extensive look behind the scenes of the secret operations within corporations and governments and what effect whistleblowers and the mass release of top-secret information have on international relations is of topical interest indeed.
Filmmaker Sebastian Junger, author of "The Perfect Storm" and the co-director, along with the late Tim Hetherington, of the Sundance Grand Jury prize-winning documentary "Restropo," is bringing "Which Way is the Front from Here," a look at the life and times of his photojournalist and filmmaker brother-in arms. Junger celebrates Hetherington, who was killed by a mortar round in Libya in 2011, for his award-winning body of work and courage in getting the story right.
A political film that grabbed my attention is "No," which features Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal ("Amores Perros," "Y Tu Mamá También," "The Motorcycle Diaries") in the role of a Chilean activist during the campaign to oust dictator Augusto Pinochet and his brutal henchmen from power.
I could go on and on. How about "The World According to Dick Cheney" or "Computer Chess" or "Google and the World Brain?" And I haven't even mentioned any of the films selected for Slamdance or the Music Café or the always-informative panel discussions.
Other than acquiring tickets, there's not much that remains on my pre-festival to-do list. With my current read being a bit too hefty, however, I do need a paperback book for stints in waiting lines.
I don't hide it! With film, including its digital counterparts, being one of my favorite forms of media, the second half of January, by default, has become one of my favorite times of the year. The overall effect of the Sundance experience, when coupled with the Park City Film Series, has turned our town into a Mecca for independent film, and that's not a bad thing at all.
Jay Meehan is a culture junkie and has been an observer, participant, and chronicler of the Park City and Wasatch County social scenes for more than 40 years.