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"Tony Award-winning actress Cherry Jones delivers a superb first-person narration that brings the charming 10-year-old daughter of the Open Arms Baptist Church preacher to life....A stellar audio interpretation of a Newbery Honor book!" (AudioFile)
"DiCamillo's debut novel, a 2001 Newbery Honor Book, percolates with heartfelt emotion and eccentric Southern color as superbly performed by Tony Award-winning actress Jones....This is a top-notch treatment of an award-winning tale." (Publishers Weekly)
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"Because of Winn-Dixie" is a heart warming book that leaves a wonderful feeling in your heart for a long time. The reader does an excellent job in bringing the characters to life to the point where you are able to relate to them in one way or another. I strongly recommend this book to readers of all ages.
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What can you say about Cherry Jones? She is a fantastic narrator for this story. This is one of those books for which hearing it narrated is far better than reading the text yourself. Your kids will love this.
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We originally purchased this audiobook on cassette tape when it was first published and my now grownup daughter was a child. We have gone through multiple copies and given it as a gift to all of the children in the family. Most recently my husband and I listened to it together on a car trip and laughed out loud and then were moved to tears (…okay, I was moved to tears, but he did laugh out loud during the funny parts). Not only is this a wonderful story, the narration is among the very best I have heard. Obviously Cherry Jones is a very renowned actress, but many actresses lack the talent to give a book the transcendent quality that she has given this story. I can't believe anyone could listen to it and not be drawn in to listen till it ends. The reading is so moving, and the story is both realistic and yet hopeful. One of our very favorite books and a truly exceptional narration.
"Fabulously read! Lovely soft accent. Precious book"
The audio version of Because of Winn Dixie is so much better than any printed version could be for one reason: the soft Southern accent of the protagonist is winsome and gentle, and conveys deeply-felt emotions in a way that took me by surprise. I purchased this for my 3rd grader, but it ended up being heard by my Kindergartener, my 5th grader, and myself one Saturday morning as we folded laundry together. Once all the clothes were folded, we sat down dumbfounded at the table to head the rest, breaking only to munch on snacks. The worldview of the book is that all people matter, and all people deserve a second chance. It was not lost on my children. It needed no explanation by me.
"A really good book!"
I really love this book. I even shared it with my class and we all fell in love with it. We watched the movie too and had a Winn-Dixie party. I recommend it to all my friends - and you too. Kate DiCamillo is a great writer.
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A lovely story for adults as well as children. Cherry Jones reads it beautifully, her accent and tone just right for the various characters.
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this story was read beautifully by the narrator. it really brought this wonderfully melancholy and funny story to life.
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Loved it! Narrator was great!! It was entertaining while driving. My daughter and I enjoyed it.
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Efficacy and Safety of OROS Oybutynin and TTS Oxybutynin in Middle-Aged and Elderly Women With Urinary Incontinence
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|Urinary Incontinence
|Drug: Oxybutynin
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Efficacy and Safety of OROS® Oxybutynin and TTS Oxybutynin in Middle-Aged and Elderly Women With Urinary Incontinence
- The primary efficacy parameter is the mean change in urge incontinence episodes per week from baseline to last week after up to 6 weeks double-blind treatment.
- The secondary efficacy parameters are Mean incontinent episodes per week based on the Patient Urinary Diary (PUD); Mean diurnal and nocturnal micturition frequencies (PUD); Mean incontinence pads changed each day due to wetness (PUD).
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|December 1995
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 1996
Urinary incontinence (UI) refers to the involuntary loss of urine in sufficient amounts to be considered a social or health problem. While it is a psychologically distressing and socially disruptive, UI is believed to be an under reported and under diagnosed medical condition. This is a Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study with 1 week of single-blinded placebo run-in. Patients will be randomized to 6 weeks double-blind treatment with oxybutynin or placebo. The primary hypothesis to be tested in this study is that the treatment difference in the change in incontinence episodes per week after 6 weeks of treatment in the double-blind phase between individual oxybutynin-treated group and combined placebo group is equal to zero.
The patients will receive oral OROS® containing oxybutynin, immediate release oral oxybutynin (1.7 or 2.5 mg) or TTS oxybutynin (60 cm2) daily for 7 weeks.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Women, aged 40 years or older, with screening PUD demonstrating an average urinary frequency of 10 per 24 hours and urge incontinence episodes ³10 times per week and £ 60 times per week, and CMG demonstrating detrusor contraction and/or severe "must void" urge (score = 2) at a bladder filling volume of less than or equal to 400 mL
- Women with mixed incontinence provided that symptoms and/or signs of stress incontinence are not the predominant manifestation of UI and urge incontinence episodes associated with urgency can be differentiated from urge incontinence episodes not associated with urgency
- Patients who are mentally intact and capable of understanding and following the study requirements
- Each patient must be determined to be in good general health prior to study participation. The evaluation will be based on the medical history
- Physical examination (general, genital, pelvic, rectal)
- Laboratory tests including blood chemistry profile (glucose, blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, calcium, phosphorus, total protein, albumin, cholesterol, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, sodium, potassium, creatinine, bicarbonate and chloride)
- Complete blood count (CBC) with differential and platelets
- Urinalysis with microscopic examination
- And electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Creatinine clearance (Ccr) will be estimated as 0.85 x (140-Age) x (body weight in Kg) ¸ (72 x serum creatinine in mg/dl). The estimated Ccr must be greater than 50 mL/min
- Normotensive with supine blood pressure between the range of 100 - 140 mm Hg systolic and 65-90 mm Hg diastolic, and no clinically significant postural hypotension 30 seconds and 2 minutes after standing. If patients are taking antihypertensive medications (may include calcium channel blockers but not undissolvable dosage forms), they must be normotensive on their antihypertensive medications. Patients should be on a stable dose of antihypertensive medications for at least 90 days before screening for the study and there should be no plan to change the dose of antihypertensive medications during the study
- Pre-menopausal women must be using a medically acceptable and effective birth control method (birth control pills or implants, IUD, diaphragm with spermicide, condoms with spermicide or spermicide-containing sponges) and have a negative urine pregnancy test at the time of screening
- Patients with positive urine cultures at screening may be treated with antibiotics and if urine cultures are negative following treatment and if the patient has been off antibiotics for a period of one week these patients may be rescreened. The patient's urine cultures should be negative before the patient begins recording the screening urinary diary and before the CMG
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with known genitourinary conditions (identified on history or on examination) that may cause incontinence (eg, urinary tract infection, obstruction, bladder tumor, bladder stone)
- Patients with clinically significant medical problems or other organ abnormality or pathology for whom, in the opinion of the investigator, administration of oxybutynin would present undue risk (cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, neurological, rheumatological, hematological, urologic, or psychiatric disorders including depression)
- Patients with glaucoma or untreated narrow anterior chamber angles (as determined by examination or history), obstructive disease or severe narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract, obstructive uropathy, or myasthenia gravis
- Patients receiving any drugs that are considered effective in the treatment of urinary incontinence including dicyclomine, imipramine, propantheline, hyoscyamine (Levsin®), flavoxate, phenylpropanolamine, prazosin, pseudoephedrine, baclofen (Lioresal®), or terodiline less than the equivalent of 5 times the half-life of the drug
- Patients who have been treated with anticholinergic agents for urge UI and have been found to be refractory to these agents. (Note: Patients who have been shown to be responders to anticholinergic medications may be included in the study after an appropriate wash-out period equivalent to 5 times the half-life of the anticholinergic drug)
- Concomitant medications (including over-the-counter medications) during the study with the exception of medications taken regularly for chronic conditions or intermittently for treatment of mild pain, (eg, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Estrogen replacement therapy, oral contraceptives, diuretics, calcium channel blockers)
- Patients who have taken an investigational drug within a period of one month or 5 times the half-life of the drug (whichever is longer)
- Hemoglobin less than 10 g/dL
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to oxybutynin
- Patients with history of drug or alcohol abuse (>2 drinks a day: 1 drink defined as 12-oz beer, or 1-oz hard liquor or 4-oz wine)
- Positive urine drug screen
- Pregnant or lactating
- Patients who, in the investigator's opinion, may not be capable of following the study schedule for any reason
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00304499
|Study Director:
|Alza Corporation Clinical Trial
|Alza Corporation, DE, USA
Additional Information:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00304499 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 17, 2006
|Last Updated:
|May 18, 2011
Keywords provided by Alza Corporation, DE, USA:
middle age
urinary incontinenence
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Urinary Incontinence
Urination Disorders
Urologic Diseases
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Urological Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Behavioral Symptoms
Elimination Disorders
Mental Disorders
Mandelic Acids
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Muscarinic Antagonists
Cholinergic Antagonists
Cholinergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Urological Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
Anti-Infective Agents
Renal Agents
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BEAVER, W.Va. — West Virginia is getting more than $1 million over the next three years to develop an anti-drug abuse program.
Rep. Nick Rahall said the state was chosen by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the funding. He announced the funding this week at an anti-drug community forum in Beaver.
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Perhaps you'll want to move the sculpture of Little Turtle from Headwaters Park to balance Old Tony and to salute the Native Americans who were actually here first. And if you plan to pay homage to the Native Americans, you had better also plan to salute the contributions of women to this fine community and, with all due haste, relocate the sculptures of the Hamilton Women also at Headwaters Park to the Green.
And if you honor the contributions of earliest, early and women settlers to this fair city, you will want to add a large piece of public art to represent the future contributions of all those who will settle in this fertile clime. A big new metal sculpture of a leather-red pomegranate might be just the thing. Pomegranates are all seed — all potential — and, thus, perfect for symbolizing a productive future.
Ah, but corn is also mostly potential, mostly seed. And, it's native to our location in the Corn Belt. So ditch the pomegranate sculpture idea and add a real corn garden to the pristine Courthouse Green. A midsized plot that our children could tend would suffice. If you involve children, you know you'll need to add some restrooms.
You'll want to put a couple of porta-potties close to the corn garden that symbolizes Fort Wayne's future growth, that balances the sculptures of the Hamilton Women and Little Turtle that represent contributions of women and Native Americans, that will keep the pristine Courthouse Green from looking lopsided once Old Tony is patched and moved across the street.
Of course, you will not want to use any of those ordinary sky-bluish and dented porta-potties. The Green deserves — yea, demands — Beaux Arts porta-potties to complement the design of the National Register Courthouse itself. Can't you just see them? Two little portable structures, complete inside with the necessary equipment and clad outside in faux marble with a painted arch or two, each with a little dome, one topped with a dainty Lady Liberty for the girls and the other with a stalwart Lord Liberty for the boys. Above each door, a small sign that reads (with apologies to Dante) "Do not abandon hope all ye who enter here."
Ah, but if you plant a corn garden and add Beaux Arts porta-potties, you'll have to remove part of the pristine Green along Clinton Street to create parallel parking spaces for parents to wait while their children work in the field.
Then, if there is available parking, porta-potties, a corn garden and several big sculptures, you'll want to have lighting so citizens can enjoy all the scene has to offer at night, too. Would it break the City Council to free up a bit of that Legacy money for a few cafe tables and chairs and even an awning or two so citizens could wait until their children return, all grubby and dirty from their work in the cornfield?
As poet Robert Frost said in "Mending Wall," "Before I built a wall, I'd want to know what I was walling and walling out and to whom I was like to give offense." Before Old Tony is moved from Freimann Square to the pristine Courthouse Green, I'd want to know what else the move entailed and to whom such move was like to give offense. Well, there's also that cost thing to consider.
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SOURCE: The Suburbanite, Oct 14, 1981, pp. 1, 10.
William W. Phelps: man of distinction
Phelps Park, which honors William Walter Phelps, is located on River Road opposite the Fairleigh Dickenson Univesity campus. The 9.45-acre open space has facilities for picnics, barbecues, tennis, swimming, basketball, and volleyball.
By Tricia Duffy
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William Walter Phelps, the son of a successful New York City merchant and financier, was born in Dundaff, Pa. on Aug. 24, 1839. Several decades later, at the height of a successful banking career in Manhattan, he made the decision to "go West" and settled in the thriving hamlet of Teaneck.
Young Phelps' first school experience was at Mount Washington Institute in New York. He was described by contemporaries as a round-faced, rosy-cheeked boy, with sparkling dark eyes; active though not physically strong. Phelps then attended private school at Golden Hill near Bridgeport, Conn., where his academic advancement was so rapid that he was fully prepared for college at the age of 15.
He graduated from Yale University in 1860 with high honors and toured Europe extensively before receiving his degree from Columbia College Law School, where he was awarded the valedictory appointment of his class. Phelps married Ellen Maria Sheffield of New Haven, Conn. in 1861.
Following his family career in banking and industry, Phelps served as a director for the National City Bank, the Second National Bank of New York, the United States Trust Co., the Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. and nine railroad firms.
After the birth of his two sons,, he bought a summer home in Bergen County an old-fashioned Dutch farmhouse on the "Teaneck Ridge," an area of Teaneck now adjacent to Route 4. that had been the Garret-Brinkerhoff House in Revolutionary days.
Phelps extensively renovated the old homestead, converting it into one of the most beautiful and celebrated mansions of its time. The Phelps family - made this their permanent residence and the youngest child Marion, was born in the house.
Combining eloquence with an interest in politics, Phelps, a Republican, sought and won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 34. A renowned journalist of the day described William Walter Phelps upon his first day in Congress thusly:
"Mr. Phelps is just five feet nine-and-a-half inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He is lithe of limb and very active. He walks with a live, springy step. His face is refined and handsome, with a wide grasping, intellectual forehead and we think he has the finest eyes of any man in Congress. Mr. Phelps' manner is simple, gracious and winning and in pleasing harmony with his thoughts, and he never utters a platitude. Patient, industrious and resigned, he is a model of the highest type of culture."
During his first term in Congress. Phelps was considered by his colleagues to be a serious. well-versed and mature public servant--a successful young lawyer, ambitious, with -money and energy who was expected to make his mark on politics and statesmanship.
After his term, Phelps returned in 1875 to his Teaneck home, where he spent hour upon hour planning the improvements - to the homestead and looking for additional land investments nearby. In the next year, he embarked upon a European tour, partly to regain his health which had suffered from a bout of typhoid fever. While abroad, Phelps investigated institutions of learning and art in England, France and Germany, and enjoyed the society of scholars, authors and scientists.
Returning to the United, states, Phelps spent most of his time resting and working on his most important hobby--his estate. His great passion was trees and the woods; he was a devotee of arboriculture. Between 1875 and 1880 Phelps was responsible for planting and seeing to maturitv approximately 600,000 trees of numerous varieties.
In 1880 Phelps was tapped to manage the Republican Presidential campaign but he was unable to complete the assignment because of feeble health. Special honors awaited him, however, and in 1881 President John A. Garfield named Phelps minister to Austria-Hungary, But he held this post for only a few months, resigning after Garfield was assassinated.
Still active in politics, Phelps was re-elected to Congress in 1883 and again in 1885.
Art collector
In 1886 the Phelps mansion was completed. At Christmas time the family held a glorious celebration with people from all over the country viewing the mansion for the first time. Phelps' favorite room was a gallery which he had designed himself to hold his priceless collection of art treasures from the ends of the earth.
It was nearly midnight on the first day of April 1888 when Phelps, returning to his apartments in Washington after an evening with friends, found on the table in his bedroom two telegrams which told him that his mansion in Teaneck, where his family then was, had been totally destroyed by fire, with a loss of nearly all its valuable contents. He disturbed no one upon receiving this startling news, but very early in the morning awakened his secretary, told him what had happened, and said that he was going to take an immediate train for New York. He left on the train without once alluding to the great calamity.
The mansion, once the most beautiful in the area, became known as "Phelps' Ruin" and local residents picnicked near the destroyed home - marveling at what it once had been. Phelps immediately began renovation of the house.
German ambassador
On Oct. 11, 1889 William Phelps was presented to the German Empress at a gala performance at the Royal Opera House, given in honor of the Czar of Russia. Phelps was appointed Minister to Germany, remaining in the post for one year until a case of homesickness prompted his request for a short leave of absence. He sailed for America in September of 1890.
In his diary Phelps wrote, "I have come home to rest and enjoy myself. I intend to spend my vacation upon my Teaneck farm. I feel as if I were already a Jersey farmer again. See, there is one of my farm wagons on the pier. ready to take off my luggage and those lusty-looking fellows have come down fresh from Teaneck to give me an early welcome. I expect to live among the trees until I get rested, and then hunt up my friends to see that they have not forgotten me. No Politics this time, only that I shall vote the Republican ticket in Bergen County at the coming election, and soon after return to my official duties at Berlin."
Phelps returned to Germany a year later, remaining until January 1893 when his health began to suffer from the climate and. he traveled south through Spain, Morocco, Tunis, Algiers and Italy.
State judge
While Phelps was vacationing, Governor Werts of New Jersey appointed him judge of the state Court of Errors and Appeals. Turning over the affairs of the legislation to his success, Phelps again returned to the United States to be sworn into his judicial role on June 20, 1893.
In February of 1894, Phelps' throat began to trouble him seriously, and the illness confined him to his home for days. He continued to try to keep up with his work and in fact was present until the adjournment of the term. A few days later he traveled to the Hygeia Hotel at Old Point Comfort in Virginia, a resort that in the past had been a place of rest for him.
Here Phelps became withdrawn and quiet, an attitude brought on by his physical inability to converse. The last entry in his dairy is dated April 10, 1894. Phelps moved himself to Hot Springs, W. Va., where he enjoyed a temporary return of strength. Finding no lasting improvement in his health in Hot Springs, Phelps returned to his home in Teaneck on May 18.
By May 31 he was bedridden, and in June he lapsed into a coma. He died June 17, 1894.
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Teaneck and Englewood to honor his funeral procession. The trees he had planted himself lined the path of this final journey.
Upon his burial the New York Tribune wrote: "He possessed a rich store of affection and sympathy on which all who knew him drew at will, with full assurance that their drafts would never be dishonored. Not on friends alone, but wherever he detected the need of assistance or of consolation, he bestowed the best gift in his keeping. He won in life the only reward he wanted, but the tribute of tears which would have grieved him must follow him to the grave."
At the time of his death William Walter Phelps owned half of what is presently Teaneck. His estate was left equally to his widow and three children. His youngest son, Sheffield, died on December 9, 1902 in Aiken, SC. Mrs. Phelps died in 1920 and Marion Phelps in 1923. John Jay, William's eldest son, lived until 1948, when he died at the age of 87.


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Tigers option VerHagen back to Triple-A
DETROIT -- After making his Major League debut Saturday in Game 1 of the Tigers' doubleheader vs. the Indians, Drew VerHagen was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
VerHagen pitched well for four innings but ran into trouble in the fifth, when the Indians were seeing him for the second time. The 23-year-old righty took the loss, exiting after five innings in which he gave up three runs on five hits.
No corresponding move was needed, as VerHagen was called up in an invocation of MLB's 26th-man rule, which allows teams to carry an extra player for doubleheaders.
The Vanderbilt product, who isn't known as a strikeout pitcher, managed to punch out four Cleveland batters through the first two innings.
"I think, just realizing it was a cool opportunity for me, I wasn't really worried," VerHagen said of the experience. "I just kind of took it all in."
Matt Slovin 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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Ahead of his August 20 Asia Society New York appearance, filmmaker Wang Jiuliang talks about his experience documenting landfills in Beijing and his upcoming documentary Plastic China.
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crew capsule underwent pressure testing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida the week of November 5. After the testing, which subjected the capsule to more stress than it is expected to experience during its scheduled use, NASA found a few cracks.
The cracks were located in three adjacent radial ribs of the aluminum bulkhead. It occurred at a pressure of 149 kilopascals. To pass the test, the Orion would have had to reach 164 kilopascals without cracking.
The good news is that the hardware can be fixed without having to be remanufactured. However, NASA wants to figure out exactly why this happened, so it will use an electron microscope to scan the damage.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems is the maker of the Orion, and will perform the testing necessary to investigate what happened. It took about one year to build the space capsule.
The Orion was set to launch in 2014 in a flight called Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), where an unmanned Orion will launch into orbit and reenter the atmosphere at 32,000 kilometers per hour. It's unclear whether this flight will now be delayed due to the damage.
The Orion capsule will eventually take astronauts into deep space to locations like asteroids and Mars. It will be the most advanced spacecraft ever, with the ability to provide safe re-entry from deep space, a way to sustain astronauts in space, and an emergency abort option. The Orion spacecraft was first
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So I went to have my ultrasound today so they could plot the attack of the liver biopsy. Well unfortuantely my liver enzymes are up and they will be placing an external catheter so my liver can drain. So puff went my hopes of this "spot" being scare tissue or a gallstone. I am 33 years old and I am going to have a drain put in. I am so angry and scared. Today, I broke for the first time the cardinal rule of not crying in front of the doctor. I am a mess. Just imagine all these uptight Swedes trying to calm and comfort me-added to the fun mix was the language barrier. My husband is away on business and this is the first time I have done something like this on my own. Eventually, the ultrasound doctor called my lovely primary doctor who sat with me (I think he was prepping for surgery as well!) and tried to explain things as best as he could. Explainations sometimes dont help when the news isnt so hot, but bless him for trying.
I have called my parents and blubbered all over the phone and now I have to have the same conversation with my husband when he comes home. What a day. I just dont understand how I can feel so well, better than I have since this ride started and yet it is back and i need a drain??!?!?
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Les Misérables is one of the most popular musicals every written. Based on the classic novel, Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, this musical is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The musical's score includes the well-known songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," and many more. Since its Broadway debut in 1987, Les Misérables has been seen by 65 million people worldwide, in 45 countries and in 22 languages. It has won over 100 international awards including the coveted Best Musical Tony in 1987.


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The Gannett Foundation, which is operated by the US company that owns the KN, is inviting applications from registered charities which need cash for projects tackling issues across the district.
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Last year, Gannett awarded more than £300,000 across the newspaper group's UK circulation area.
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I tried to buy gas on my VISA Thursday and was declined. I went to Target (also THursday) and was again declined. Friday I called to see why.
They had put a security hold on my card for some internet sales attempts that failed Weds. and Thurs.
Gamestop $156
3 Camera stores $752
Skinit $49.00
Two others for about $200
THey couldn't tell me what caused them to decline those but I have a hunch someone got the front of the card but not that 3 digit security code on the back of the card. Thank heavens I protested all and there are no pending charges I have to pay.
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If CBSSN replays the game P4E, watch UNM-Nevada, you'll like it a lot. Pacers' Matt Doherty in the Pit scouting, I'd guess, Cam and Kendall.
anybody know anything about Jerrelle Benimon from Towson?
Teams that pass on Doug McDermott in favor of "project" players will make a big mistake. He will be one of the ten best pros out of this draft
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
I watched them play Temple and Kansas early in the year. I haven't seen much, but he did stand out. I may watch more of him later, but not sure I will have time this summer.
Dakich is making my point about Jabari Parker right now during halftime of BYU and Gonzaga. He is killing him. Jabari is one of the worst defenders in college basketball. He has no defensive focus or awareness and is never in a stance and even tries on defense. It really is inexcusable.
I love Rodney Hood as well, but he has some of the same defensive issues.
Trusty Rusty!! What a game. Russ Smith has been fantastic all year. I have always been a big fan. Now That he plays under control he is so hard to guard.
He is a good college guard, but his size and decision making lead me to believe he won't be much of a pro.
What do you think about Joe Harris from Virginia as a late first rounder? He can't do much but shoot, but man can he shoot!
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I hear you. We will just have to agree to disagree about Smith. His talent doesn't compensate for his decision making IMO. We shall see.
Embid and Wiggns have both been fantastic. Wiggins is stroking it.
As much as I like watching Virginia play defense that is how I like watching New Mexico's offense.
I am sold on Cam being a good Scola replacement. Never going to be a starter, but should be a solid rotation big that helps his team with passing and fundamental footwork.
EDIT: and right on cue Fran compares him to Louis Scola. That comp is to easy lol. Cam is so much tougher than he was last year that is what has me sold on him as an NBA player.
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Was at that game last night, Cam was feeling it. Doubled and tripled low on the block most of the game, did most of his damage starting at the free throw line. Cringed every time he drove to the hoop, but it seemed to work out well enough.
He will most likely go around #10. That is where I have him on my board. He is a very very good offensive player, but hiding him defensively will be a chore. Most fundamental player I have seen in the draft in a while.
The only two guys who really will go above him that are project players are Vonleh and Aaron Gordon, and when taking both sides of the ball into account the are they aren't that far behind him(and their upside is much greater). Gordon is nearly as good defensively as Douggie is on offense which is saying a lot. Vonleh is really misused offensively so I am not sure it is a good representation of his current skill level. His rebounding and defense is superior to Doug not even close really.
I do like Doug in the draft, but he needs to go to a good team that can scheme for him defensively.
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I see McDermott have a Wally Sczarbiak type career. Nice player, slow feet and good 3-4 option for a team (yes, I know Doug posts more).
The way Cam Ridley and Kaleb Tarczewski have improved is really encouraging. Ridley could be a great center if he gets in top notch shape. Such soft touch.
Sean Kilpatrick made his cas etoday for player of the year in the American. He does so much for that Cincy team.
I have been leaning toward Wiggins all year. Andrew Wiggins is my #1 pick kid showed so much heart today. Franchise wing player for sure.
Wiggins has springs for legs. Obviously he can jump but his second jump's so quick, it's nuts.
The only person that keeps me from completely agreeing is Joel Embid. An athletic post who is compared to Hakeem might be too much to pass on for me. With that said Wiggins is no doubt a better prospect than Jabari Parker. I like Jabari, but Wiggins is so athletically superior it becomes a no brainier IMO.
A guy I like to compare him to is Mike Scott. I doubted Scott for the NBA he is turning into a good rotation big for the Hawks. He can put the ball in the hole, good face up big man.
He is in a dog fight vs W&M to get to the CAA finals right now. I really like watching W&M guard Marcus Thornton he is a great college player. What Benimon is doing for that Towson program is pretty amazing never been to the finals of the CAA have a chance today.
This scout and I have the same take on Exum.
I have the biggest man crush on TJ Warren. That kid is so fun to watch. If I was teaching a young kid I would tell him to watch Doug& TJ play basketball both are so good off the ball so fundamental
David West tweeted out pictures of him working out with TJ Warren and said how happy he was for him after his two 40pt games. So ironic they work out together, both play the same way GROWN *** MEN!!
I know you have to love the way Russ Smith has been playing lately even more. I will give it to the whole Louisville team. I thought after they lost Behanen they would be in trouble, but I was wrong. I could easily see them cutting the nets down again.
Where would you draft Smith if you were an NBA GM? Personally, I think mid-20's would be a reasonable place to take him.
I would have took Russ in the 1st rd if he declared last year. I have always been higher on him than most. With that said this senior class and class in general is really strong. I would probably take him late teens early 20s depending on what team I have. It will be interesting to see how high he goes, most mocks still have him late 2nd rd. People don't watch tape they just go on height I guess. Russ plays a lot bigger than his height + he defends and with his decision making he will be a good pro IMO.


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Lord Smith toured Romsey and Winchester to meet staff and see the measures that saved hundreds of homes from the deluge.
In Romsey he visited the Greatbridge Road area, visited the Romsey incident room and in Winchester he is believed to have seen the St Bede School/Park Avenue/Water Lane area.
He also saw the innovative steps taken upstream to create water storage areas by impeding the flow at four places between Easton and Martyr Worthy and met local city councillor Kim Gottlieb.
Several hundred one-tonne bags filled with gravel have been lowered by the Royal Engineers.
An agency spokesman said the media was not told about the visit.
He said: "Lord Smith was in the area meeting staff and thanking them for their hard work. We didn't invite any press as it was a low-key event. He wanted to spend time with staff rather than getting sucked into the media."
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I'd heard friends raving about the Apple TV. So one day, with a bit of spare cash burning a hole in my pocket, I decided I'd try one out. Before doing so, I watched the girl from the Apple shop do her demonstration, and within 5 minutes I had one bagged up and was on my way home with it.
It is fantastically simple. It's a small black box that sits below your TV, connects to it via HDMI, and streams content via wifi from iTunes. With the latest software, you can stream any films or TV shows you have purchased from iTunes over the internet, and display them in 720p HD on your TV. It is also possible to buy or rent new shows from the iTunes store directly on the Apple TV itself. One word of advice here; be sure to have a good internet connection. Anything less than 8mb/s and you'll be looking at juddery, low quality videos.
But what else can it do? You can link it up to a Netflix account if you have one, it'll display YouTube videos, with the quality upped, on your TV, and so much more, this is a product you really need to check out for yourself. A few of the apps on there are USA only, which is a shame, but not a dealbreaker.
By far the most impressive feature is it's integration with other Apple products. I have a MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion, and through the Apple TV I can mirror it's display on my TV screen, and if I'm watching something live, or a longer video streaming over the web, it's perfect. For example, watching the Red Bull Stratos jump live, in 720p, was pretty amazing on it. It'll also mirror the display of an iPad 2 or later (including the upcoming iPad Mini), the latest (Oct 2012) iPod Touch, and the iPhone 4S or later. Even if you don't have one of these products, it still has some functionality with Apple TV. For example, I have a 1st Gen iPad, and any videos can be displayed on the Apple TV instead of the iPad; it just comes up with a picture of a TV on the iPad, and the message "showing on Apple TV". This is the same for playing videos in iTunes on your PC or Mac, just hit the icon and click Apple TV. Also anything with iOS 5 or later (haven't tried it with iOS 4) will let you play your music via Apple TV, so your iDevice acts like a remote.
Speaking of remotes, the one that comes with the Apple TV is remarkably simple, and yet feels so good in your hand, it's definitely a premium product and not to be confused with the pound shop bargains. Be wary though, if you have a Mac, it'll control your Mac and Apple TV simultaneously, so make sure you turn off that functionality of your Mac.
If you pay for iTunes Match, it'll do something even better. Anything in your iTunes library on your PC or Mac, even if it wasn't bought from iTunes itself, will be available to watch on your Apple TV (and all your other Apple Products for that matter). However, this is expensive, but there is a solution. Turn on "Home Sharing" on the iTunes menu on your PC or Mac, and as long as the Apple TV is on the same wifi network as your PC or Mac, which has to be switched on, anything on your iTunes library will be available to select and watch on your Apple TV, including music. This means you could write up that report while having a movie on in the background.
All in all, this is an amazing piece of kit, and one I thoroughly recommend for anyone using iTunes. And at £99, it's an absolute steal. The only caveat I would mention is that it doesn't take too kindly to slow internet connections
I love Apple TV. Is it pricey? Yes. Are there cheaper ways of doing what it does? Of course. But nobody packages it together in such a simple, uncluttered way the way Apple does.
Basically, Apple TV:
-brings internet connectivity to your TV, via HDMI.
- allows you to view your apple products and iTunes content via your TV.
Apple TV connects to your network either wirelessly via it's bulit in wifi, or through the ethernet cable (I use the latter for reliable streaming).
YOu can rent HD films from Apple (though they tend to be pricey at around £4.50 a go), or alternatively you can use it to watch netflix - something I do an awful lot. Watching YouTube also goes from being a solitary pursuit hunched over a laptop, to something everyone can enjoy together in the lounge on the big screen
Because you can view your iOS device on it, you can also use the BBC iPlayer via AirPlay. Apparently this will also be coming to Apple computers in the forthcoming Mountain Lion OSX Upgrade.
And lets not forget the beautiful, elegantly designed apple remote. (incidentally, you can also download an app for you iOS device that will control the AppleTV as well). This can also be used to control your macbook.
Although there is much more to be said about appleTV, I hope this has given you a real world insight into how it might be useful to you at home.
I always wanted this apple tv streamer for my living room but when the last one came out I saw it had bad reviews. When this one came out I wasn't waiting any longer and went to the high street to bag myself one. I turned it on.. Phew. Like all apple products it looks damn fine and has a seriously slick home screen.
The big difference between this apple tv and th last is that it supports 1080p HD movies, not that there are many on the iTunes store but it's a good feature to have as more and more HD content gets added to the store.
I would especially advise anyone with an iPad to buy apple tv as it works seamlessly with it. Using iCloud any thing you buy on your iPad, any photos you upload, any music you download goes straight to apple tv. But if that's not good enough airplay mans you can play any media form your iPad to your tv.
The disadvantages of this player I would say are it's lack of BBC I player and th fact that you are restricted on your tv to purchases from the iTunes store which tends to have a lack of UK media. This can though be sorted by getting a subscription to Netflix which is available on the apple tv.
Apart from this apple tv is everything I expected and more. Quick, brilliantly integrated with other devices and beautiful.
Since obtaining our Apple ipad 2 last year and buying an iphone around a year ago we have become more impressed and interested in Apple products. So after hearing a friend talk about the Apple TV we decided to treat ourselves and ordered it directly from the apple store on-line. The service, by the way, was excellent and we received this little gadget within a few days. Apple TV is a small compact black box which can be easily connected to any modern TV with HDMI and capable of 720p 60/50Hz,2 . It doesn't look out of place in our lounge, in fact you hardly notice at just under 10cm squared with a height of nearly 2.5cm. It comes with the necessary cabling and instruction manual as well as a remote control.
System requirements are:
*Wi-Fi (802.11a, b, g or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g or n) or *10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
*iTunes Store account for renting films
*Netflix account for streaming Netflix content
*For streaming media from a Mac or PC: iTunes 10.2 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing
*MLB.TV subscription required to watch live and archived games
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Not being that technically minded we were surprised at how easy it was to set up and control. Our itunes account (free to sign up) was beneficial because it allowed us to watch our downloaded itunes movies and listen to our music. Over Christmas we were able to listen to our music (all wirelessly I might add) and have a stream of our personal photos being shown via the apple TV onto our main TV screen, something which the visitors loved, but the kids hated!
The main thing about this little black box is the range of films, shows, documentaries, radio stations and TV series that you can rent from either itunes or Netflix at slightly inflated prices, there are literally thousands of them. We may now consider stopping the movie package we have with Sky and use this more instead.
~~My opinion~~
We have been very impressed with the Apple TV. Not only can you access a huge range of films and shows (rental fee required) but you can also stream your own music and photographs (JPEG, GIFF AND TIFF formats) onto your TV. It has good picture quality and if you love gadgets then this is one to add to your collection.
If anyone has already read any of my other Apple reviews, then you'll know I'm a bit of a fan to say the least. This gadget is called Apple TV. This is a very small smooth sided black box with the Apple TV Logo on the top. It's only around 10 centimeters squared, and only 2.3 centimetres high. This means it can sit absolutely anywhere without getting in the way or standing out too much that it takes away from your home cinema set up.
This little box works through a HDMI connection ( A HDMI cable is NOT included ) this means it needs to be plugged into a new high definition TV of at least 720p resolution. This is the second generation of Apple TV and is a much better version than the original model from a few years ago. The reason this little box needed to be plugged up to my flat screen TV was that it could then begin to stream content live directly from my iPod touch, my iPhone and most impressively and easily from my iPad2. Not only that I can also stream straight from my Mac and my iMac. Streaming means, I can send photos, videos, songs and movies wirelessly through the air straight to the Apple TV and straight up on to my large screen TV.
The box it's self can work independently from all the Apple devices. It can stream Internet channels like YouTube and Flicker without the need of any other device, so you actualy don't have to own any other Apple device to use and enjoy this gadget. To enjoy what this box has to offer I simply had to connect it to my wireless wifi network or you can also connect it via an Ethernet cable.
Once I had done this, all I had to do was enter my Apple account information just incase anyone in my family wanted to make any purchases and off I went. If you wish you can also connect an optical cable to the back and run this into your surround sound system as this supports 5.1 surround sound, and the results are really great. Their is a slim, heavy, sliver and black, quality remote included. This makes using the onscreen menus very easy. These menus are simple to understand and navigate. But this box really comes alive once you select the Internet tab. This instantly changes your TV into a computer screen. Now I can watch my favourite clips and shows that I've missed via YouTube and most are broadcast in full HD. Updates are sent regularly via the Internet to this magic box, so you will always have the most up to date firmware installed. Most recently iOS 5 was released and this has changed how I use my iPad and Apple TV together dramatically.
The rest of my family use this to occasionally rent movies through the box. And more times than not view their own Holiday photos, or friends Flicker pages. But if you connect through an iPad you then can access twitter, Facebook, play games and even Skype.
This is a small box with a lot of strength. It can be used for so many things and the number of uses is growing every day. It's discreet and stylish and can be purchased from amazon.co.uk for only £84.99 + shipping.
I received the Apple TV 2g as a christmas present last year and have not looked back. The device is a small palm sized black box which connects to your TV via HDMI cable. It can then access your iTunes account wirelessly from your computer and stream all content such as music, films or pictures to your television. This is brilliant if you are someone like me who likes to have lots of video content on their computer to then sync to their iPod for long train journeys etc. This device then enables you to watch all of this video content on your big screen, and by god does it do it well. I have watched at least 100 films via this method and, touch wood, there has not been a single problem, not once has the video stopped or the stream been in the least bit unstable. The entire experience is completely seamless. Not only this but the box is super easy to set up. Merely connect it to your TV, link it to your wifi and enter your apple ID. Its as easy as that. Furthermore the device also connects to apples rental service, so you can rent videos direct from the box to watch within 48 hours.
This review doesn't cover the spec or features of the Apple TV 2, as you can get those from Apple's website simply enough. I'm going to talk about my experience with the Apple TV 2 and offer up some things to think about if you're thinking of getting one in the UK.
I've had the Apple TV 2 for about a month now and since owning it have used it every day. This alone should tell you that for those who who's TV is the center piece of their evening entertainment - the Apple TV 2 is certainly not going to be one of those devices that sits there in stand-by mode collecting dust and consuming power for months on end with little use.
So what does it do? Basically, it's a device that connects your TV to the network - both your home network and the Internet (via your broadband connection) in a stylish and simple way.
Why would you want to do that? A few reasons really, but mainly because whilst your computer is a great place to store, download, manipulate and share your treasured video, photograph and music collection - it's not necessarily going to give you the best experience in terms of comfort and quality. Computer / Laptop speakers aren't often great and the screen is relatively small. Your living room sofa and your large screen tv with decent speakers connected are a far better place to enjoy your videos, music and photos however! Also, if your home is internet connected, you suddenly get access to thousands of movies on your TV which can be rented and watched immediately without requiring anything more than a few clicks on the slick Apple TV 2 remote control. Apple has also included some other nice little internet features such as the ability to watch YouTube and Vimeo clips on your TV, and view your favourite photos from Flickr for example.
If you own other Apple devices, like an iPod, iPad, iPhone for example, then you can share content from these devices on to the big screen (a feature called Air Play) - again very simply. This is incredibly useful if a friend pops round and wants to show their holiday snaps with you for example.
So you get the idea of why this little box, which is silent in operation and consumes hardly any shelf space on your tv cabinet and very little electricity, is quite a neat little device for bringing new HD media content direct to your TV and away from your laptop / home PC. And at around £90, it's a fairly small price to pay to spark some life in to your TV.
BUT! There's always a but... and in this case it's the usual gripes for most things 'Apple' unfortunately. Apple tend to limit their devices to only doing certain things. Sometimes you wish you could just do a little more. For example, to get your video, photo and music from your computer onto your TV, you have to do it through iTunes. If you're not a fan of iTunes and you just prefer to have your content stored in various folders on your computer - your Apple TV won't see them and they can't then be shared. :-(
Secondly, some of the Internet related features on Apple TV 2 are bias toward the US market. As such, you'll find MLB, NLB, Netflix on there - but you won't find iPlayer, 4oD and LoveFilm for example. Adding these wouldn't be too difficult for Apple to do I'm certain - but it would make the Apple TV 2 a very powerful box considering how much content these UK providers have available these days.
However, before you give up on Apple TV 2 for these limitations, there are a couple things you can do to work around them. If you've heard the term 'Jailbreaking' before then you'll be pleased just know just like the iPhone, iPod, and iPad, Apple TV 2 can be jailbroken to expand the devices features. If it's the first time you've heard the word, then basically, it's a way of 'breaking' into the code of your device to allow software modifications to be made to it. A simple search for the term with give you lots of info on Jailbreaking.
Jailbreaking your Apple TV 2 essentially allows you to share media content from any of your network connected devices in your home without the need for iTunes. I for example store all my music, photos and video on hard drive which is connected to my network (NAS drive). This means I can watch my movies on my Apple TV 2 without having any computers switched on at all, never mind iTunes running!
Jailbreaking brings various other benefits including getting iPlayer and other British content services on your Apple TV 2 (via Plex), installing the Xbox Media Centre software, and even surfing the internet. Many more add-ons are available for a jailbroken Apple TV 2, search online for 'jailbreak apple tv 2' for a better idea.
Jailbreaking isn't really that risky either, as if you mess everything up, you can simply factory reset your Apple TV 2 and get back to the standard system without losing anything - your content isn't stored on your Apple TV box, so it's safe to factory reset it whenever you need.
For what it's worth, I'd say if you're already an Apple user and love your iTunes collection, then Apple TV 2 is a no-brainer. If you don't use other Apple products or iTunes, but you're happy to consider Jailbreaking then it's still definitely worth it. You could argue it's also worth it just for the ability to stream content from the Internet such as paid-for on-demand movies, tv shows, or free YouTube content.
Finally, as with all Apple devices, the Apple TV 2 is extremely simple to set up. A single HDMI cable connected to your TV deals with the picture and sound, then connect to the power socket and your done. In-built wi-fi avoids the need for a network cable, although you can connect one if you prefer to avoid wireless.
Back in 2006 Apple first announced the arrival of the Apple TV. It was seen as an extension of the iTunes ecosystem that allowed users to store content on the device and then watch it through their TV. However due to the high price point and low storage capacities the device struggled to make an impact until the second generationApple TV was introduced in 2010. This device did away with the inbuilt storage and instead was purely designed to stream content from other devices. This was a complete redesign and allowed apple to slash the price down to around £100.
When you first look at the Apple TV you wonder what all the fuss is about. You cant use it to get freeview or sky, you cant use it to play physical media such as blu-ray or dvd, you cant play games on it and yet it has now become the cornerstone of my home entertainment set-up.
The device itself is extremely small and is as beautifully designed as any other Apple device. The black plastic casing with the Apple symbol clearly emblazoned on it is the perfect accompaniment to any TV. The Apple TV also comes with a sleek remote that is a well designed, solid and finished in brushed aluminium.
The device can connect to your home network through the ethernet port on the rear of the device or wirelessly. The wireless performance of the device is extremely good and I have never had the device drop off the network or fail to find the router. The set up of the Apple TV is extremely straight forward as you follow on screen prompts to connect the device to your network. And yet it can get a bit annoying having to use the small remote to enter passwords, especially if they are made up of a large number of characters.
The device outputs to the TV through a HDMI connection and can also output audio via an optical output on the rear of the device. The device itself is completely silent, runs cool and a single led light on the front of the device shows when it is on or when inputs from the remote are detected. This simple design retains apples design ethos that is present in all their other products.
I personally consume a lot of media including podcasts (both audio and video) TV series, films and music. Much of this content is kept within my iTunes library on my iMac and so to watch them I used to have to sit at my desk and was unable to enjoy the viewing experience with my family or friends.
Now i can relax on the sofa and watch all of the media content thats on my iMac, on YouTube or on any other Apple device connected to my home network. In fact it is this cross device integration, particularly with the iPad, that is the key to the success of the Apple TV. The fact that I can sit and browse YouTube on my iPad, find a video i want to watch and then stream it to my TV to make use of the larger 42 inch display.
What is also very handy is that the iPad itself can be used as a giant, and very expensive remote for the Apple TV. You can either browse through the content on other devices on your home network or simply use the touch screen to navigate through the menus on the Apple TV. Another nice feature is that if you are watching a video on an iPad of laptop and you want to start streaming it through the TV you can simply click on a button in the itunes viewing window and it starts sending it through the Apple TV immediately.
You can also access online media content sites such as Flickr and YouTube through the device. If i want to access YouTube I simply sign in, (once you have signed in Apple TV will keep you signed in until you manually sign out) and then can access all my favourite videos, subscriptions and all other you tube videos. Again this experience is somewhat hampered by the lack of a keyboard that can be used by the Apple TV and so you resort to painstakingly using the small remote.
The downside to the device is that other than renting films from iTunes and streaming media from other devices, if you live in the UK, there is no other premium content available to the device. By this i mean that you are not able to access any other video services like you can in the US. In the U.S you can access services such as MLB.com and other sites that provide video on demand. I would love to have features such as iPlayer and other such on demand services available through the Apple TV. Alas for now i shall have to rely on my PS3 to use those services.
Apple themselves have referred to the Apple TV as a hobby and i feel until they decide to take it seriously then we wont get to discover the true potential of this device. That being said, this is still a stonking device that ever Apple orientated home should have. Its easy to use and in true Steve Jobs style "it just works".
The Apple TV is a small, palm size digital receiver that plugs into an HDTV via HDMI cable. Launched in September 2010, it's almost a completely different device to the 2006 predecessor and allows you to stream content from your computer, iPhone,iPad or iPod touch direct to your TV, as well as the ability to view select internet channels such as Flickr and YouTube.
I was delighted to receive the Apple TV for Christmas and it was incredibly easy to set up. In the box is the tiny receiver which measures about 10cm squared, with a height of 2.3cm, a sleek aluminium remote control, the mains power supply and a small instruction manual. Not included is an HDMI cable, which you'd need to buy separately. Incidentally, the Apple TV only works with the newer flat screen TVs with an HDMI port, although I've read that it's possible to connect via SCART if you purchase an adaptor.
So when you've plugged it all in and powered it up, you follow the on-screen instructions which take you through language options and connecting to your home wifi network (you can also connect via Ethernet too), then after any software updates have been installed, you're ready to go.
The menu interface is really very simple, UK users scroll across the options of Movies, Internet, Computers, and Settings. In the movies tab you can watch trailers and rent movies from Apple's catalogue, these stream in 720p High Definition with 5.1 surround if you plug your speaker system into the Apple TV's optical port. Prices of movies vary, but a typical current release HD film costs £4.49, and you get 48 hours to watch it. I personally found this rather expensive, and the choice of films is poor. They certainly have nowhere near the choice you'd get from your video store, or a service like LoveFilm. Also here, you can also watch trailers of current and forthcoming releases at the cinema and I particularly like this feature.
I spend most of my time in the 'Internet' tab. Here you can watch videos through YouTube which is excellent on the big screen, especially as many YouTube clips are now uploaded in HD. Sometimes you forget that the content you're watching is from YouTube, the quality is so good. Here you can also listen to podcasts, internet radio stations, view photos from your Flickr page and connect with your content on MobileMe, Apple's subscription cloud service. As the Apple TV is connected to the internet, updates are periodically provided by Apple meaning aspects of the operating can change and be updated. In the March 2011 update, users were given the new option under 'Internet' of 'MLB.TV' a subscription baseball service meaning you can watch live games in HD with the ability to pause and rewind. Non subscribers can still access scores and statistics. This is all very well, but backs up my view that Apple TV caters mainly for it's US customers. (more later).
In the computers menu, you to your computer (PC or Mac running iTunes), where you can stream content to the Apple TV. You can access your music collection and play it all through your living room speakers in the best quality. Also any movies, TV shows or home videos stored on your hard drive can be shown if they're saved in your iTunes. Although streaming music works fine, streaming video is an incredibly slow process and quite often I've just given up. While streaming music, you can set a screensaver to come on (from the settings menu) which can show photos from your your collection using various animated slideshow settings. It's really very pretty. Also within the 'computers menu' you can browse and display all your photos.
Another key feature of the Apple TV is 'Airplay' which allows you to stream content directly from your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad directly to the Apple TV, be it music, videos, photos or YouTube content (videos from other sources apparently in the pipeline). Any visitor to your house can show you their holiday snaps for example, just by broadcasting them to your TV.
Overall, I use and enjoy the Apple TV regularly, but it has some significant shortcomings. Firstly, Apple TV seem completely focused on the American market. There you can rent movies through companies like Netflix and watch TV shows on the Apple TV, no such deals have been set up in the UK. Also does the UK need subscription Baseball? It's a very niche market. One good thing about the Apple TV is that through software updates it can evolve. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw services such as BBC's iPlayer or LoveFilm rentals on there at some point. (although launched 6 months ago, and I'm still waiting)
Also the fact that everything has to be 'streamed' is quite annoying. There is a USB connector, but at the moment it has no purpose (Apple say it's for service and support), so it would be good if you connect an external hard drive (a big selling point of Western Digitals WDTV). I live in hope!
To summarise, for what it is, it's a fun device and at £89 on Amazon currently, it's not going to break the bank and hopefully remote updates will allow it to improve over time.
The Apple TV has often been referred to as Apple's hobby project and I can see why. It is clear that Apple aren't 100% behind the device as it's functions demonstrate. The first Apple TV (see my other review) was a bit of a dark horse. On the surface it was simply an extension to Apple's iTunes ecosystem. But the device was laid bare when hackers were able to break the security and found out that this little box of tricks is more than a one trick pony. Under the hood was basically a Mac Mini with a scaled down operating system. By installing applications such as Boxee and XBMC, opened the device up and showed it's true colours. It was fantastic.
This is Apple's second version of the Apple TV. It's a quarter of the size of the original one and doesn't have any on board storage. So this is basically a streaming device that connects to iTunes on your wired or wireless network. The device has Wireless N and an Ethernet port along with HDMI and optical out ports at the back. With the device being so small it does look a little strange next to your large TV and at first glance you believe it to not being as capable as it really is. It's also really simply to set up, just plug in, enter your Apple account details and you're away.
Once you switch it on it is clear that Apple haven't spent much time modifying the user experience as it's very similar to the original. However, the device does perform faster and does run on Apple's IOS 4 platform. The menus are simply to navigate by clicking the remote left and right to select a category and up and down to select an option. Playback is also of good quality. The output is limited to 720p although the device can take a 1080p signal and downscale accordingly. Sound is also top notch and running through optical to a receiver sounds excellent.
The proof of all this is down to the content and this is where it falls a little. The US version has extra features such as Netflix and Last.FM. Subscribers across the pond can relish in all that is good about the Apple TV. Here in the UK is slightly different. We can rent movies through the menus, watch youtube videos, stream our iTunes content and run various other little applications on it. That's about it! However, as in the first Apple TV there is light at the end of the tunnel. The hackers have returned and XBMC has just been ported. This will require the user to jailbreak the Apple TV but I firmly believe that this functionality should have been out of the box to begin with.
I like the Apple TV but I feel I will love it as soon as I start to run XBMC on it. At £100 I feel it priced correctly but only once you have broken the seal.


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In this month's Shop Talk, we visited the Edelbrock Corporation. The name certainly rings bells with automotive lovers as the company has been a staple in the aftermarket industry. In fact, Edelbrock is gearing up for their 75th Anniversary―a testament to the dedication the company has exemplified since it was established. With over seven decades of performance under their collective belt, the Edelbrock brand has been an industry leader since they developed their first intake back in 1938.
Today, the Edelbrock Corporation has seven locations; four in Torrance and three in San Jacinto, California, totaling over 500,000 square feet. The Torrance Headquarters include the R&D, manufacturing, state-of-the-art testing facilities, advertising, and tech support departments. With a made-in-the-USA mentality, Edelbrock invested in a Permanent Mold and Heat Treatment facility next to their existing sand-cast Foundry, which is located in San Jacinto, California. This space could easily be considered one of "the most state-of-the-art sand-cast foundries west of the Mississippi." Less than a mile away are the facilities for Russell Plumbing, as well as the company's Distribution Center and Vic's Garage. This location also houses the company's collection of street rods and classic cars, as well as the company archives, which document their extensive collection of historic photos and memorabilia.
The company is constantly adding parts to their catalog and inventory daily, so if you would like to order a classic 2101 intake and carb combination or a modern Edelbrock super charger system, make sure to look them up online. From the new powdercoated finishes to the Enduro Shine finish, Edelbrock has performance parts for you. Be sure to check their new products pages to see what's new for your vehicle, and remember to let them know that you saw them in Lowrider magazine!


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I have 7 yrs experience in the UK and my areas of specialism are hotel/leisure and energy efficiency. If anyone has any tips about getting a job please share! Thanks.
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Thanks guys. I guess I didn't really expect the job market to be any better than here in London! Do you know if there are more opportunities in sustainability consulting, rather than architecture?
Belle, speaking of sustainability - from what I've heard "Cradle-to-Cradle" is quite a popular buzzword in the Netherlands these days- especially around Venlo. So maybe you want to dip into Braungart's theories when you prepare for job interviews in that field.
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I was saddened like anyone should be a man in his mid 30's with a wife and kids lost his life. Who cares about his past.
It is tragic. This was the first time I had heard his name or thought about him in quite some time.
Sucks to lose him that young
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loved how he gutted out the dislocated shoulder as a freshman
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The Mosbach siblings are off and running for the Mount Mercy College cross country team.
Sophomore T.J. Mosbach and freshman Liz Mosbach, who put together the best performances ever for Mount Mercy runners at Notre Dame on Friday, were named Midwest Collegiate Conference Cross Country Athletes of the Week for Sept. 17.
T.J. finished 101st out of 276 total competitors at the National Catholic Championships in South Bend, Ind. He ran the five-mile race in 26:46, which was also 41st out of 170 racers in the college division.
Liz, a two-time MCC award winner this fall, was 76th out of 266 runners at Notre Dame with a time of 19:15 in the 5K. That was 21st in a field of 165 runners in the college division.
Another former Red Devil standout, Scott Janusick, a redshirt freshman for Illinois State, placed 102nd with a time of 28:55 in Saturday's Griank Invitationalin Minneapolis.
Lorraine Stamberger, a sophomore from LaMoille, will run with the Augustana Vikings in Saturday's Augustana Invite in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Two former Princeton Tiger teammates (Garrett Youngren from Brik Wedekind) reconnected for a 4-yard touchdown pass for Monmouth College's 31-9 win Saturday over St. Norbert. It was the Fighting Scots' first score of the game. Wedekind completed 10 of 17 passes for 90-yards and one touchdown while rushing for another score.


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Welcome to Local 6 Theme World
September 24, 2013
HHN 23 - What's Worth Your Time
I'd like to thank our friends at Universal for hosting myself and several other Local 6ers at the opening night of Halloween Horror Nights 23.
From the entrance, you get the theme "Evil Takes Root."
This is THE must-see year for fans of the AMC show "The Walking Dead." All of the scare zones recreate iconic moments from the show's first season.
And even as someone who has never seen the show -- I appreciate the detail that went into the costumes, makeup and prosthetics. These walkers look better in the night -- especially in the fog. But they still work as you wait for night to fall.
The only real criticism I can give of the street side of the area's premiere scarefest: It felt like there wasn't enough of it, if you are into being scared. Even recreating the fall of Atlanta -- complete with tank.
There were several places where it felt like the regular Universal park -but with some spooky lighting.
Lighting is another area that excels, though. From adding projections of graffiti to re-naming park icons
For those looking for laughs, not chills, the Bill & Ted show turned in an above-average roast of pop culture.
Yes, there is Twerking and some deep jabs at Disney (Avatarland opening in 2065).
But the heart of HHN is its 8 haunted houses. With waits as short as 35 minutes and as long as 2 hours, it would be almost impossible to see all of them in one night without purchasing Universal's Express Pass (for an extra $50-$110 per person!) So here are Universal's descriptions and then my thoughts after each one. I present them in order of my personal feelings.
An American Werewolf in London
"Based on the John Landis horror classic, you'll travel to the Slaughtered Lamb, experience the gruesome wolf
attack on the moors, and live the chaos of Piccadilly Circus. Beware the moon because tonight it brings only
This is my pick for overall best house. The werewolf puppets that pop up all over the place work very well -- especially the 1st one which is strobe lit so it just hints at what is to come. They even do a credible job at recreating the famous transformation scene -- though it isn't as effective walking by it than it is seeing it close up. I went to HHN with someone who had never been before, for a fresh perspective. This was the house he called "intense." It was also the one I felt did the best job at telling a full story.
The Walking Dead: No Safe Haven
Yes, more zombies: "Walk in the footsteps of the survivors as Season 3 of AMC's horror hit relentlessly attacks you from all sides.
Stay alert as walkers could trap you anywhere along your journey from the town of Woodbury to the claustrophobic confines of the derelict prison."
Again, I'm not a fan of the show -- but one member of our party was practically drooling at the recreation of the show's events and sets, including an entire prison and an office full of zombie heads in bubbling fish tanks.
I thought the scale of it alone makes it well worth walking past walkers and those trying to not become walkers. Excellent lighting and good pacing.
The Cabin in the Woods
"Experience a live recreation of the film that ripped the horror genre inside out. Beneath the cabin's rustic
appearance lies a secret facility that unleashes terrifying beings that you thought only existed in nightmares."
The photos Universal has provided me don't do justice to the sheer creativity of the costumes. Yes, there's an evil clown -- but watch out for the ballerina with something bizarre for a face. The layout was not the most innovative but there's even a guy who reaches out from above. Very well done.
Havoc2: Derailed
"Hang on tight aboard a militaristic train convoy that is secretly transporting the "Dogs of War"-a genetically engineered super soldier outfit. These bloodthirsty maniacs are only bent on mayhem and destruction of a speeding train. This is Havoc!"
Not everyone is going to agree with my choice here. But I think this house did the best at being different. You are in a simulated train with some of the most dangerous prisoners. What could go wrong? Plenty -- and in a good way. This would be my pick for the best-paced of all of this year's entries. And the most different -- except for one other we will discuss below.
Urban Legends: La Llorona
"She is known as the weeping woman. To hear her mournful cries sends chills colder than the murky, watery depths she drowned her children in. Forced to eternally walk the earth, she seeks others to share her pain and suffering, now and forever."
This was the first house I did, and I loved the level of detail to the sets -- even the outside of the tent housing the maze has a beautiful facade. It gets a little surreal - including some creepy dead kids and a transition made to make you feel like you go underwater. Like many of the houses-- when it ends it just ends -- but a solid effort.
There are plenty of other years where this would be number 2 or 3 of the 8. There's just a strong lineup this year.
Evil Dead
"Relive "The Most Terrifying Film You Will Ever Experience" as gruesome Deadites try to possess your soul. There is nowhere to hide as every creaking floor board and tangled vine is ready to pull you down, making you one with the Evil Dead."
The only thing negative to say about this maze -- is that after experiencing a more surreal "The Cabin in the Woods," this trip to A cabin in the woods falls short in comparison. It did have some good touches including the opening reveal -- and the final scene where the main villainess confronts you at pretty close range, as you have to walk into a "burning" building.
Afterlife: Death's Vengeance
"Serial killer, Bobby "The Blade" Galletta, is about to meet Ole' Sparky. 2000 volts are going to send him into a horrific realm of pain and suffering. His victims are bound to turn Bobby's afterlife into an unimaginable and infernal torment."
This was the "3D" house of the year. It's also the weirdest. It's too short, and the story feels very cliched. But the use of the bright colors, light changes and 3-D still make this worth a short wait. Go in with modest expectations and it is fun.
Resident Evil: Escape from Raccoon City
"Raccoon City is overrun with Umbrella Corporation's most terrifying experiments-and the only option is complete destruction. You'll need to duck and dodge Lickers, Hunters, and Nemesis himself if you have any chance of escaping Capcom's video game terrors before missiles send everything back to hell."
This was the last I made it through and the least on my list. I like that in the first scene the actors acted like they were video game characters with slightly stilted movement. That worked. But despite some interesting sets -- and a good effect midway through with a machine gun, it was an overall miss. It was the 3rd house to use puppets -- in some case large puppets -- but it didn't add up to much. Just a lot of random images -- and the least scary of all of the mazes.
That's the lineup. And those are my opinions, your mileage may vary. Remember Halloween Horror Nights runs through November 2nd this year. Do look for Florida Resident discounts.
Keep your emails, questions, tips and comments coming! I always appreciate the feedback.
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