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Most of the success the Pacers have had in the past has been from trading for a young player that was not getting playing time, but was ready to play in the NBA. What point guards in the NBA might fill that bill? What would it take to get them?
I like Raymond Felton. He is a restricted free agent we could get him in a sign and trade. Maybe Felton for Ford & maybe a 2nd round draft pick.
My answer is the same one I always give... Ramon Sessions of the Timberwolves. What would it take to get him? Probably not much.
Steve Blake could be that guy, good defender good floor general, can shoot the three and he is a free agent, he is been I think one of the most underrated PG's in the NBA
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Young player, not getting much playing time?
Ricky Rubio
Ty Lawson
Jeff Teague
Eric Maynor
Dj Augustin
Jordan Farmar
Goran Dragic
Darren Collison (played when Paul was injured though)
Great list I might add Sessions in there too. He looked great when he was on the Bucks.
Top Tier, guys with great potential:
1. Goran Dragic- The Suns have found the next Steve Nash. It would be hard to get him I think.
2. Darren Collison- Played great when CP3 was hurt. The Hornet will get a lot of offers for him this off season. What would we give for him? Would a draft pick be enough?
3. Ty Lawson- Great potential, bad miss on last years draft. Denver likes him, and what do they need that we have?
4. Ricky Rubio-Hasn't even played yet and we would have to give up Hibbert or Granger to get him. No thanks, he won't even be here until 2011 anyway.
Next level:
5. Sessions-Great job with the Bucks. He could do good here and could be got.
6. Maynor-Jury is still out on him. He hasn't played much. Is he better than AJ maybe, but maybe not.
7. Augustin-I think AJ would start over him.
8.Farmer- No thanks.
Raymond Felton
Darren Collison
Ramon Sessions
Mike Conley
George Hill
All guys that I think we have at least a somewhat realistic shot of being able to acquire, and would all TREMENDOUSLY help this team.
I meant to mention George Hill also. How much would the spurs want for him? He looks promising.
He's a very good shooter and defender like you said and he's a veteran who can help out AJ.
I'd like to sign him for 2 years/6M and maybe an option for the 3rd year.
We just need to be smart and draft a good PF and move Troy or some of our expiring contracts and I think this will be one good team.
Someone else mentioned George Hill in a thread the other day. I don't see him as someone the Spurs would want to lose. Who's the next PG behind Parker if they do that, and is he better than Hill? Hill is the perfect complement to Parker, in that he's more athletic and can defend. I doubt he's a realistic target.
Rubio-I'm hard-pressed to see Minny ever trading him unless they can package him with a bad contract.
Lawson-I know Denver loves him so I see him staying put unless we blow them away with a trade offer. He's a perfect 6th man though.
Teague-Atlanta is high on him... I expect somewhere around the All Star break next year he will become their full-time starter. Bibby's been awful for a lot of the year.
Maynor-I can't believe OKC got him for almost nothing! Sure, they took on Harpring's EC, but that was a fantastic trade for the Thunder to get a mid-teens pick from last year's first round. I'd love to trade a future first for him and start him. He plays great in his somewhat limited role behind Westbrook (for whom I would trade any player we currently have).
Augustin-He's another example of a guy that Larry Brown absolutely begged to get, then didn't use often enough. I think he's closer to a trade than Felton. He could be a good guy for us in a Jameer Nelson type of role where he doesn't need to average 8APG but should be able to hit a lot of open shots. If only we'd pound the ball inside...
Farmar-He'd be a better backup than anyone we have right now, but can he play consistently enough to be any kind of starter? I would take him for in a really cheap trade, but I don't think I'd trade any firsts or core pieces to get him unless he was a throw-in for a bigger deal.
Dragic-I agree with Pacers74 that the Suns are grooming him to replace Nash. And he's looked great in their system.
Collison-I'd love to get our hands on this guy. I wonder if Murph/1st for Collison/Posey would appeal to NOH?
A few other players we could consider who are close to starter caliber (as long as they're only your 4th or 5th best starter) that may be available:
JJ Barea-With Terry and Beaubois taking a lot of backcourt minutes in relief of/next to Kidd, he could be available. He's not a fantastic passer but can hit the three and finishes incredibly well inside. I believe he makes less than $2M next year, which makes his services particularly attractive.
Shaun Livingston-He had a few really good looking games with Washington to finish the year. He has obviously has a less-than-stellar career thus far (with his injury being an enormous contributing factor) but he's an excellent passer with great vision and can rebound very well too. Only bummer is that he can't hit threes so he might not get a ton of burn here. He could probably be had for around $1.5-2M per year on a shorter deal though.
Beno Udrih-I'm not even sure he's available, considering there has been some speculation that Tyreke might play the 2-guard for Sacramento in the near future, and Udrih has played pretty well this year. I believe he's making something around $5-6M next year, so unless we're sure he's going to be a good fit, he's probably out of our price range unless Sacramento really likes Mike Dunleavy Jr.
I never think of George Hill as a Point Guard.
As for these lists, Conley's really the only one that I'm intrugued by. I think he is better than he's played so far in the league. I really think he'll have a breakout year soon, he has the physical tools for it, imho.
It's not that none of these other guys don't interest me, they do, but none of them seem to be the answer or a clear, "oh ya" thats the guy player, imho. Another words I see upgrades, just not answers. Maybe I'm expecting too much.
Say they go after Collison..and have to give up Rush and take on an albatross of a contract just to get him.
Is he so much better than Price that it completely makes up the difference of giving up Rush and taking on a huge contract? Because if 3 years from now, they are about the same level of player, we'd look really stupid.
Personally, I'd like to see if we could make a run at Parker.
I've always loved Parker's game (which has of course been facilitated/
enhanced a fair amount by Duncan's presence).
But, what is his primary asset ? I would say it's his first step/incredible
quickness. I know he's only in his late-20's. But, what happens when
he starts to lose a even just a 1/2 step ?
A guy like Billips has already done so. But his game isn't dependent
on blinding quickness so he gets away with it. TP probably won't.
As for the thread topic, I LOVED Teague in last year's draft. He's who I wanted
at #13. If he's at all gettable (a word ?), I'm all for it.
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But he's a top notch point guard. I'm sure, as he gets older, his shot will need to get better because his speed is one of his best assets, but as I said, he's a top notch PG.
That's different from trading for one of the younger guys with potential. We have a younger point guard with potential..Sure you could say "Well Collison has more potential" But is he realistically going to be SO much better than Price that we end up trading one of our core (Hans, Rush, McBob) plus taking on a huge contract..(which odds are, is something we'd have to do with any young promising PG we tried to pick up) does it make it worth it?
Because we look bad if Collison (an example) and Price end up as about the same player, we don't have enough money to add another piece to our core because of the nasty contract we recieved..and the young player we traded ends up being pretty good himself. Bad situation all around.
However, you go after a guy like Parker -established top tier point- perhaps even as a free agent..you know he's better than Price, and if you think Price could be a future starter you have someone Price could learn from. You know what you are getting, and you don't end up with the situation above. (Especially if it's a free agent signing) We have a good young pg thats got realistic potential for being a good starter, don't trade someone that's going to be slightly better if it means that it hurts our team in other ways (losing Rush, Hans, McBob..getting a big nasty contract back) it makes more sense to go after someone we know is very good.
Not to mention, the very nature of being a PG revolves around leadership, someone like Parker is already there, he won't need to grow into that role.
I guess this is just my plea not to do anything stupid..
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In general, I agree with your point. My concern with a vet like Parker
is that, by the time the Pacers are a team that is positioned to be a
legit factor again (ie, a 50ish wins/4th seed caliber team), Parker
may well be 31-32 yrs old and losing his elite quickness, etc.
But, if he helps get us from here to there, then depending on how
salty his price tag is, maybe it's worth it anyway. Who knows...
I agree that by the time we are ready to challenge for anything Division/Conference or whatever he might be too old. The last time we got a vet PG was Jackson and we were adding pieces to a puzzle that was almost complete. Right now we are just starting the puzzle. I really don't want to sign any players that are 29 years old, which parker will be next year, and have to pay them a max contract.
I would rather get a younger PG and not have to pay them a max contract.
I don't understand why you guys keep saying that 30,31,32 years old for a point guard is old, have you guys seen Steve Nash(36) Jason Kidd(37) Chauncey Billups(33) or Baron Davis(31), I would take this guys over Harris, Ricky Rubio,Ty Lawson,Jeff Teague,Eric Maynor,Dj Augustin,Jordan Farmar,Goran Dragic and Darren Collison.
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The Spurs and coach Pop, really like George Hill, so I doubt he's going anywhere
Keep in mind you've also got guys like Francis, Marbury and also to a great extent, Bibby, when it comes to guys who have fallen off physically once they hit their late 20s.
p.s.- yes, 31 years old PG make less sense because Nash and Kidd are the exception, not the norm.
Parker will only be 29 during the 2011-2012 season. If the Pacers signed him to a fairly reasonable 4 year deal with the money freed up from Murphleavy, it wouldn't be the worst move of the Bird era.


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Mendocino County is home to 297 registered sex offenders, four of whom were arrested in a two-day compliance sweep conducted by the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
Of that number, 45 sex offenders live in the city of Ukiah, and 15 live in Willits, according to the MCSO.
The task force used a Child Sexual Predator Program grant -- part of the county's SAFE grant money from the state -- to specifically target child molesters in the sweep, which took place April 15 and 16 in Ukiah, Willits and the surrounding unincorporated areas, according to MCSO Sgt. Derek Scott.
"People think all sex offenders are child molesters," Scott said. "A person is considered a child predator only when their crime is against someone under 18."
Rape and indecent exposure are examples of sex crimes that earn a person a spot on the Megan's Law website where anyone can look up sex offenders in their area (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), but aren't always committed against children.
The website has several useful features, including a section with tips for parents to protect their children against sexual predators, and statistics.
Scott noted that about 90 percent of the victims of sexual crimes know the perpetrator, and about half of those perpetrators are related to their victims. About 80 percent of children older than 12 know their assailant, he said, and attributed the lower percentage to the fact that younger children are more trusting and vulnerable to coercion, especially by a family member.
"Kids are always taught about stranger danger," Scott said. What they aren't typically taught to handle is "when a relative or a friend touches them."
The SAFE task force verified addresses for 87 registered sex offenders whose crimes were against children during the recent sweep, according to Scott. One of those was the county's only sexually violent predator, he said.
"We try to do a couple (sweeps) a year," Scott said, explaining that the county has two grants from the state to do so.
The task force, comprised of officers from the MCSO, Ukiah Police Department, Mendocino County Probation Department, state Parole Office, Napa County Sheriff's Office and Santa Clara County sheriff's Office, goes to sex offenders' homes to check for compliance with registration, address-reporting, probation and parole requirements.
Registered sex offenders have five days after moving to report their new address to law enforcement, Scott noted. Homeless registrants have to re-register every 30 days, according to Scott, and sexually violent predators have to re-register every 90 days.
The task force made seven arrests during the sweep, but only one man Pablo Mora, 54, a Ukiah transient was arrested on suspicion of being out of compliance with his sex offender registration requirements, according to an MCSO press release. He was arrested under two local warrants, including one for failing to register and another for violating his probation terms.
Also arrested were Ryan Wade, 26, of Laytonville, on suspicion of violating his probation terms; Kyle Hunter, 25, of Ukiah, on suspicion of violating his parole terms; Billy Eaton, 53, a Ukiah transient, on suspicion of violating his parole terms; Matthew Zuffinetti, 28, of Laytonville, on suspicion of possessing an assault rifle, possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possessing a large-capacity magazine and transporting marijuana for sale; Steven Munson, 55, of Willits, on suspicion of being under the influence of methamphetamine; and Richard Collins, 32, of Willits, on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance for sale and violating his parole terms.
Not all of those arrested by the SAFE task force are registered sex offenders, according to Scott, who noted that the task force occasionally arrests others for violations when they are found at or near sex offenders' homes.
Those with information about a sex offender who is possibly out of compliance with his or her registration terms are urged to call their local law enforcement agency. The MCSO can be reached at 463-4086; the UPD at 463-6262.
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New evidence traced in Pittsburgh killings
Police analyzing surveillance video in East LibertyFebruary 10, 2014 11:35 PM
One of two sisters shot to death inside her East Liberty home last week was found naked, and sources say a liquid was poured over at least one of the women's bodies, possibly to mask forensic evidence.
Pittsburgh police responding to a call about 12:45 p.m. Friday to check on the well-being of Susan Wolfe, 44, found her naked inside the basement of the Chislett Street home she shared with her sister. The clothed body of her 38-year-old sister, Sarah Wolfe, was found nearby.
Allegheny County medical examiner Karl Williams has said the women each died of a single gunshot wound to the head and sustained other injuries, the details of which he would not provide. Neither he nor police have publicly commented on whether the women were sexually assaulted.
As Pittsburgh police continued to sort through evidence Monday, the Wolfe family prepared for Iowa funeral services scheduled later this week.
Homicide detectives and members of the Mobile Crime Unit, which helps to collect evidence, returned to the $210,000 house Sarah Wolfe purchased in December several times over the weekend and on Monday. Police remain mum on the details of a burglary that took place there shortly after they moved in.
Investigators continue to analyze video footage taken from a motion-activated camera located near the Carnegie Library's branch on Whitfield Street in East Liberty. Police spotted Sarah Wolfe's lime green Ford Fiesta parked nearby about 1:15 a.m. Saturday and have said at various points they suspect whoever killed the pair might have taken the car.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said that his prosecutors met with city homicide detectives over the weekend and again on Monday.
"It's amazing with technology that people have been utilizing -- especially surveillance cameras -- the amount of information you can generate in a short time," Mr. Zappala said.
As for how long until an arrest is made, the prosecutor said, "There's a guy that I like from a description of the evidence, but it's a little early for that."
Police have not released any information about a suspect or suspects.
The Wolfe family on Monday announced plans for a joint funeral service in Iowa, where the two grew up. A wake will be held at the Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Clinton, Iowa, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday and a Mass will follow there at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Along with the funeral information came obituaries written by the family that offered additional glimpses into the women's lives.
Susan Wolfe, a teacher's aide at Hillel Academy in Squirrel Hill, earned bachelor's degrees in English and elementary education and worked for a time as classroom and special education teacher in the Chicago public school system. She left the district's Frank W. Reilly Elementary School in November 2002, according to a district official.
She worked at the YWCA in Clinton, Iowa, before coming to Pittsburgh about four months ago.
"Always interested in another person's story and the experiences they had to share, Suzy's disarming questions and personal honesty led others to open up and share in response to her authentic interest in them," the family wrote. "Suzy was drawn to helping those who could not help themselves, especially children."
Sarah Wolfe recently signed up to volunteer with the Animal Friends shelter in Pittsburgh. She completed volunteer orientation on Jan. 25 and a cat handling class Feb. 1, according to spokeswoman Christina Bostardi.
Sarah Wolfe, a triple board certified psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic and an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, moved to Pittsburgh after she earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa in 2007.
Sarah Wolfe stayed in touch daily with family members, who remembered "the rare combination of her warmth and generosity and her extensive knowledge of medical research."
Local psychiatrist and friend Garrett Sparks remembered her as "a loving friend, absolutely brilliant and one of the neatest people you could ever meet. ... Her sense of humor made her something of an icon among her close friends, several of whom would even jokingly call themselves the 'Wolfe Pack.' "
Correction (posted Feb. 11, 2014): An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified which sister volunteered at Animal Friends.
Liz Navratil: firstname.lastname@example.com, 412-263-1438 or on Twitter @LizNavratil. Paula Reed Ward: email@example.com or 412-263-2620. Jonathan D. Silver contributed. First Published February 10, 2014 7:26 PM


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We're looking for the funniest nicknames you got for having curly or kinky hair? we're going to post some of them on the site.
Q-tip. I had very undefined poofy hair that my mom always kept short because I dont think she knew what to do with me although she always said how much she loved my curly hair. And I was very thin. Yep - funny now (sorta). But for goodness sakes - Q tips don't have curly ends
And Brillo Pad. That from a guy I worked with, and he ended up getting a perm and DID look like a brillo pad.


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MIAMI - Recent heavy rains over South Florida remind us that we are indeed in the rainy season. And the rainy season is also hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center initiated advisories Tuesday on Tropical Storm Chris, the third named storm of the year. Chris is currently over the North Atlantic and no threat to land, but it is interesting to note that only twice before, in 1887 and 1959, has the third storm of the season formed before June 19, according to records going back to 1851. And some computer models suggest another tropical cyclone may form over the Gulf of Mexico during the next few days.
As South Florida residents prepare for whatever this hurricane season has to offer, we should make sure that we have appropriate insurance on our homes. Lessons from past hurricanes have convinced me that a lot of people don't understand that standard insurance policies do not cover flood damage.
In my opinion, it would be nice if a homeowner could purchase one insurance policy to cover all hazards. But that is not the way it works in our country. Standard insurance policies do not cover damage from storm surge or heavy rains from a tropical cyclone or from any other type of flood for that matter. That means that without flood insurance, homeowners are responsible for the entire cost of repair from flood damage.
In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding.
Floods are actually the most common natural disaster in the United States. According to data from the NFIP, people in low- to moderate-risk areas file over 20 percent of NFIP claims and receive one-third of disaster assistance for flooding. For homes and businesses in these moderate- to low-risk areas, lower-cost policies are available for as low as $129 per year. It is important to note that there is typically a 30-day waiting period between the time you write a check for the flood policy and the day that policy goes into effect.
A wealth of information on how to prepare for floods and how to purchase a flood insurance policy can be found at the official site of the NFIP, FloodSmart.gov. You can even determine your individual flood risk by entering your address. After doing a little research at that website, I encourage people to contact their agent who carries their homeowners or business insurance and ask about flood insurance. Don't wait until it is too late. Floods can happen almost anywhere, and they are not limited to coastal areas or to tropical cyclones.
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Yost: Fans for Indians series were 'unbelievable'
KANSAS CITY -- Sunday night's game that drew 39,009 fans was the third sellout of the season at Kauffman Stadium.
The other sellouts were for the home opener against the White Sox on April 4 (40,103) and the June 20 game against the Mariners (38,475).
The Royals lost both those games. And they also lost the first two games of the Indians series in front of crowds of 31,341 and 35,089. So manager Ned Yost was hoping for a better showing on Sunday night, but the game was suspended because of rain in the 10th inning with the Indians leading, 4-2.
"The crowds were phenomenal. Being happy can't even explain the way that I felt about our fans these three games," Yost said. "It was unbelievable."
Dick Kaegel 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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Here are some of my recommendations from "the other 47" that exemplify the exciting growth in American wine as captured by Jancis Robinson and Linda Murphy in their new book, "American Wine: The Ultimate Companion to the Wines and Wineries of the United States" (University of California Press).
Boordy Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve 2010
GREAT VALUE – 3.5 stars
Maryland, $25
Boordy is Maryland's oldest winery, yet this selection represents the state's new wave of high-quality wine. This is part of the first release from Boordy's replanted vineyards, a major effort to improve quality — and what a debut. The wine is compact and focused, with bing cherry and white pepper flavors that show cab franc character, and it is impeccably balanced. (Prestige Beverage in D.C. Reliable Churchill in Maryland.)
Basignani Lorenzino Reserve 2006
GREAT VALUE – 3 stars
Maryland, $20
This is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot, made only in exceptional vintages by Bert Basignani as a tribute to his youngest son. While the Boordy shows supple fruit, this wine is brasher and more earthy in its flavors, a function of age as much as style. The winery has sold out of the 2006 and is now offering the 2007, from an even better vintage; stock up on both if you can. (Basignani)
McPherson La Herencia 2010
GREAT VALUE – 2.5 stars
Texas, $18
The Lone Star State is producing some juicy, spicy tempranillo, and this delicious blend shows Texas' Spanish heritage. It's 78 percent tempranillo, with 12 percent mourvedre (called monastrell in Spain), 5 percent grenache (garnacha) and 5 percent syrah. Think black fruits and a hint of leafy tobacco, with the heat of the desert sun tempered — or grounded — by the cool earth. (Siema)
Arizona Stronghold Tazi 2010
2.5 stars
Arizona, $24
This luscious aromatic white blend showcases the best grapes that grow in two particular vineyards in southeastern Arizona. This vintage is a blend of malvasia, sauvignon blanc, Riesling, pinot gris and chardonnay. It's floral and tropical, with sweet-ripe flavors that should pair well with Asian or Tex-Mex cuisine. (Siema)
Red Newt Cellars Riesling 2011
1.5 stars
Finger Lakes, N.Y., $15
This introductory Riesling from a top Seneca Lake producer is often called the "Circle" Riesling because of the large circle on the label. It shows the lively citrus zest character of Finger Lakes Riesling, softened by a pinch of sweetness that makes it a nice partner for spicy foods. (Potomac Selections)
Three stars Exceptional, two stars Excellent, one star Very Good. Prices are approximate. Check Winesearcher.com to verify availability, or ask a favorite wine store to order through a distributor.


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PARK CITY-- A young black man whose life ended too soon and Indian children whose lives are being cut short by AIDS were prominent in the big award winners Saturday night at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
Writer-director Ryan Coogler's "Fruitvale" won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic competition. The film is a gritty portrayal of the last day in the life of Oscar Julius Grant III, a 22-year-old Oakland resident shot to death by a BART policeman on New Year's Day 2009 -- an incident that brought national focus to racial tensions in the Bay Area.
In his acceptance speech, Coogler gave thanks to the Bay Area, "where Oscar Grant lived, breathed, slept, loved, and survived for 22 years."
Coogler also praised the Sundance Institute, which nurtured the film through its Filmmakers Lab programs and at the festival. He singled out the other directors he met at the labs and this week in Park City.
"We formed crazy relationships through those labs, crazy relationships at this festival," Coogler said. "I hope to keep in touch with those directors for the rest of my life."
"Blood Brother," director Steve Hoover's intimate look at his friend Rocky Braat's volunteer work in an Indian orphanage for HIV-infected children, also made the rare double-shot -- taking both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award in the U.S. Documentary competition.
"It is so encouraging for the kids," Braat said from the podium. "Their lives are so challenging. They die and no one remembers their names."
Hoover also said proceeds from the film will go to help the kids Braat works with in India. "I can't wait to see the difference we can make in the world doing this," Hoover said.
Grand Jury Prize winners in the World Cinema categories were: The South Korean drama "Jiseul," about island residents forced to relocate; and the Cambodian-made documentary "A River Changes Course," which shows the lives of peasants dealing with overfishing, deforestation and the global economy.

The World Cinema Audience Awards went to the Filipino urban drama "Metro Manila" and the documentary "The Square," which followed the lives of protesters in Egypt's "Arab Spring" protests.

The Directing Award in the U.S. Documentary category went to Zachary Heinzerling for "Cutie and the Boxer," a fond portrait of "action painter" Ushio Shinohara and his wife Noriko, an artist coming into her own.
Comedies directed by women won big at Saturday's awards ceremony. Jill Soloway won the U.S. Dramatic directing prize for her sexually charged suburban comedy "Afternoon Delight." And director-writer-star Lake Bell won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for "In a World...," a sharp comedy about a woman voice-over artist trying to break through in a male-dominated business.
Soloway praised the woman directors in the U.S. Dramatic competition, who represented eight of the 16 films in the category.
"I feel like we all walked across the street here holding hands," Soloway said.
Bell joked that her "voice is cracking. I guess I'm going through puberty as well." Bell thanked Sundance "for giving me the continued encouragement to have the balls to do this."
Comedies scored at Sundance in another way. They landed deals with distributors.
Movies such as competition entry "Austenland" and Premieres films "The Way, Way Back" and "Don Jon's Addiction" (directed by Joseph-Gordon Levitt, who was the awards-night emcee) all left Sundance with seven-figure deals.
All the award winners will get to take one more bow at screenings in Park City on Sunday, the festival's final day.


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Drivetime Thursday 13 June 2013
Mary Wilson presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
The report was published this afternoon, eight months after Ms Halappanavar died from undiagnosed sepsis. Philip Boucher-Hayes reports.
The clinical report into her death has identified multiple failures in the treatment of Savita Halappanavar. Philip Boucher Hayes reports on the HSE briefing following today's review publication.
Professor Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, the doctor who led the review into the death of Savita Halapannavar, spoke to Mary Wilson in studio.
Dr Peter Boylan, consultant obstetrician and former Master of the National Maternity Hospital speaks to Drivetime regarding the Clinical Review.
Dr Berry Kiely, paediatrician and Medical Adviser to the pro-Life Campaign, and Labour TD Anne Ferris discuss publication of the Bill.
Public Accounts Committee chairman John McGuinness has answered questions from the committee over controversial comments he made this week and on the judgement he exercised when he was a minister of state. Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald, who is a member of the Public Accounts Committee talks to Drivetime
President of NUI Maynooth, Professor Philip Nolan warns that our long-term education policy must not be driven by our short-term economic needs...
Dr Brendan McElroy , Health Economics Group, UCC & Dr. David Molony, GP, Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre discuss the "money follows the patient" model, and primary care centres.
Barry Lenihan reports on stag and hen parties in Carrick on Shannon
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This week we've been in both Carrick-on-Shannon and Carlingford to hear how locals are coping with the invasion of the feather boas brigade
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Since the release of The Slim Shady LP, Eminem has been a mainstay of not only the rap world but of the wider American culture as well. In ME | ∃M: One Listener's Confession, Scott F. Parker investigates the national fascination with Eminem through the prism of his own complicated fandom, recalling his early exposure, deep identification, and ultimate distancing. ME | ∃M is a creative and original mix of memoir and music criticism that allows Parker to branch out from Eminem to think about an array of topics, including identity, persona, race, and the nature of art. It's like nothing you've read about Eminem before.
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We doubt and we doubt and we keep right on doubting.
And just when it looks like there is no way out of the corner he has backed himself into, super agent Scott Boras gets Go Go Gadget legs and cleanly steps out of it and lands a deal that no one believed he could.
It happened again Tuesday when the Washington Nationals agreed to pay right-handed closer Rafael Soriano to a two-year, $28-million deal with a vesting $14-million option for a third season, according to Yahoo! Sports. Soriano will earn $7 million in both 2013 and 2014, with the remaining $14 million coming in deferred payments starting in 2018, according to ESPN.com's Jim Bowden.
The deal is nothing short of ridiculous for Soriano only because it is so late in the offseason and most bullpens are solidified, but not because he isn't a quality closer. He is, but because there were pretty much no other reported suitors, everyone figured Soriano would have to take a below-market deal.
A major part of the reason for that was because he comes with draft-pick compensation attached since he declined the one-year qualifying offer from the New York Yankees. But Boras worked his magic with the club he is tied to the most these days – the Nationals.
Soriano seemed to be the least desirable of Boras' three remaining free agents with compensation tied to them – Michael Bourn and Kyle Lohse are the others – but he got the deal done. The Nationals already have a solid back end of their bullpen in place with Tyler Clippard and Drew Storen, so adding Soriano only makes them stronger.
It is assumed Soriano will step in as the closer because the vesting option kicks in if Soriano finishes 120 games over his first two years.
Earlier this month I wrote a column about the three remaining Boras clients and gauged their chances at having to settle for a one-year deal, and Soriano, despite his draft-pick compensation, seemed like the likeliest to get that contract.
Now, with Boras showing us all again that it's foolish to underestimate him and his negotiating prowess, we shouldn't be shocked if he finds equally as lucrative deals for Bourn and Lohse.
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Decorating a room in your home? Don't forget…. the job isn't finished until the accessorizing has been done.
One area that is often neglected when accessorizing: the space beneath… beneath coffee tables, side tables, sofa tables, etc etc… Put together a fun little combination of pieces to go beneath your tables and you'll have something much more interesting to look at than the blank floor and wall behind it. Leggy tables are especially perfect for a little extra accessorizing.
Decorating beneath the furniture makes your room look more interesting… at every level.
And from every angle.
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People from all the Churches in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are coming together for two Easter events in the town.
Tomorrow, Good Friday, there is an open invitation to all people to meet at 11.15am outside All Saints Church on the corner of New Brook Street and Church Street Ilkley for a 'Walk of Witness' to bless the town and its people.
On Easter Sunday morning at 5.45am, people are set to meet at the Cow and Calf rocks to watch the sunrise and celebrate the final part of the Easter story when Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead to finally bring mankind and God back in harmony again.


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Premiere Date: 10/19/2009; 89 minutes
Health care performance measurement and reporting is receiving a great deal of attention as a way to encourage providers to deliver better care. Yet several murky areas remain about what to measure, how to measure it, and how best to use health care performance measures. R. Adams Dudley, M.D., M.B.A., considers several key policy and technical issues. Recorded on 06/04/2009. (#16731)
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Director of rugby Conor O'Shea has backed Kyle Sinckler to make a big impression for England in New Zealand.
The young tight-head got a last minute ticket for the plane bound for a three Test series against the All Blacks after impressing in England's 39-29 defeat to the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday.
The 21-year-old is not eligible for Saturday's first Test because of jet-lag protocol, but O'Shea revealed he would not be surprised if his man got a taste of the action at some stage.
"A coach in Ireland once told me you are only an injury away from getting a chance when you are on tour. There are only so many tight-head props you can take out there," he said.
"This is going to be great for his development and is an outstanding opportunity to get great experience."
Sinckler's call means eight Harlequins – including Mike Brown, Danny Care, Joe Marler, captain Chris Robshaw and new signing Marland Yarde – are vying to feature against the All Blacks.
Brown, Care, Robshaw, Marler and Yarde will start Saturday's first Test, while hooker Joe Gray is among the placements.
And while O'Shea admits the experience will only do his side's title chances next term the power of good, he wants his men to return in one piece.
"We have cleared the decks in terms of injuries in the squad, so we are ready for next year. I just hope the others don't get injured, now," he added.
"We've blooded so many youngsters in adversity this year, it is only going to stand us in good stead. People like Charlie Matthews and Will Collier have played a lot of rugby and will make us stronger."


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Letter to the Editor
Just like with the Rex Bohn campaign, I've watched while the "Joe Bonino for Council" signs have suddenly sprouted up all over the lawns in my Cutten neighborhood, and down on the flats in Eureka, just like mushrooms after a spring rain.
It seems that the monied and development interests that bankroll both their campaigns aren't content with just buying up the votes of those newcomers on our Board of Supervisors, they'd also like to see cloned copies on the Eureka City Council as well, and Susan Atkins doesn't always vote the way they'd like, nor does she always represent their interests.
After all, allowing dissenting voices, and letting other interests be represented, doesn't have to be to be tolerated by those paying for the Best Government that Money Can Buy, does it?
It turns out that the formula for growing mushrooms, and putting officials in office who can be counted on to support our monied interests agenda is about the same: Keep both the mushrooms and the electorate in the dark, and feed them both a lot ....
That way, with Susan Atkins their next target, and safely out of the way, when our new Council is told that it's about time to change the city's name from Eureka to Arkleyville; the vote should be unanimous.
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Effects of Targeted Lower Extremity Joint Training on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Gait Abnormalities
This study has been completed.
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Jennifer Fawcett, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
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First received: May 20, 2009
Last updated: April 7, 2014
Last verified: April 2014
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This study is being done to test the possible benefits of task-specific focused ankle training using the Ankle-Bot on subjects with Multiple Sclerosis who have "foot-drop." The study also compares the effectiveness of task-specific focused ankle training using the Ankle-Bot with conventional focused ankle therapy in improving the gait of subjects with MS.
|Multiple Sclerosis
|Device: Ankle-bot Other: Conventional focused ankle therapy
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Targeted Lower Extremity Joint Training Effects on MS Gait Abnormalities
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Further study details as provided by Jennifer Fawcett, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Gait Parameters [ Time Frame: Baseline, throughout study enrollment, and at 1 month and 3 month follow-up ]
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|April 2009
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|April 2012
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|April 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: Ankle-Bot Training
Subjects in this group receive focused ankle training using the ankle-bot device.
Device: Ankle-bot
The Ankle-bot is a piece of robotic therapy equipment for the ankle. In this study, it will be used to guide and assist the subject into ankle flexion, extension, inversion and eversion.
Active Comparator: Conventional Therapy
Subjects in this group will receive conventional focused ankle physical therapy.
Other: Conventional focused ankle therapy
Conventional focused ankle therapy will be performed by a physical therapist.
No Intervention: Control
Subjects in this group will not receive treatment; they will continue their usual care.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|25 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical Diagnosis of MS
- EDSS level between 3.5 - 6.0
- Unilateral foot-drop
- Able to ambulate 25 ft. with no more than a unilateral assistive device
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- Lower extremity injuries that limit range of motion or function
- Unable to demonstrate an understanding of the process of the study and/or fully understand instructions in order to safely participate in the study and use study equipment
- Unable to fit safely and properly into the Ankle-Bot device
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00906737
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Keywords provided by Jennifer Fawcett, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital:
Multiple Sclerosis
Physical Therapy
Gait Abnormalities
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Multiple Sclerosis
Congenital Abnormalities
Pathologic Processes
Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
Nervous System Diseases
Demyelinating Diseases
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by Toby Altman
I Am Not A Pioneer. by Adam Fell. Charleston: H_NGM_N BKS, 2011. 100 pages. $14.95. softcover. ISBN-13: 978-0983221524
I stumbled into Danny's a few months ago and caught—by accident—poet Adam Fell reading. The details are hazy (libations and an empty stomach), but Chicagoans will know the atmosphere of the place. The reader: a silhouette or less. The audience: huddled on backless chairs, nursing warm bottles of Schlitz. ("A good place to hook up with hipster boys," reports a friend). Danny's has a welcome devotional feel: a place where the studied ironies of contemporary poetry entertain a forbidden gravity.
Such a devotional atmosphere made startling concord with Adam Fell's poems. His work is sly and earnest, a complicated (though unequivocal) pleasure. Take "Friend Poem", my favorite from his new book, I Am Not A Pioneer:
When you arrive on a bridge
suspended above a mighty jungle river,
fleeing from religious zealots that are a part
of a secret order of religious zealots,
I will be that bridge… (1-5)
This is a well-worn postmodern posture, citing generic standards with ironic abstraction. Fell rescues the poem (and the posture too?) by shuffling into an altogether different voice, wide-eyed and inebriated with ideas:
…they will no longer be religious zealots
but condensed packages of nutrient-rich materials
that will flow to the sea and become food
for the living snow that drifts
through the baleen of enormous creatures,
feeding those creatures and keeping them
safe and happy and full
in the collected deepness of their bodies… (9-18)
The "flooding world," Fell concludes "is the collected / deepness of all our bodies." Here, the respective ruminations of digestion and metaphysics coalesce into a single process, and a single body of insight.
The poem lifts into this unexpected profundity through reckless self-division; it is a continuous coming-to-be, always acclimating to its own sudden timbres. Srikanth Reddy writes that Fell's is "a negative poetics of identity"—a poetics that attempts to refuse a single lyric 'I.' Importantly, such negativity is achieved through abandon, excess. Fell's poems are not characterized by the absence of identity, but its profusion—a profusion of persons, voices, species, all churning and competing for space.
Often this occurs within the same lines. In "There Must Still Be Something Left of the Minotaur in Me," the speaker simultaneously occupies the space of bull and exhausted adjunct:
The children load me into the trailer,
padlock the tailgate, take the dirt road,
past the sanitation plant, the tannery,
the strip club where my friend
watched his student dance. (1-5)
The poem ends [spoiler alert] with the punished bull breaking out of the slaughterhouse, in an act of improbable, phantasmatic violence:
I gore my way through the men,
feel their stomachs give,
feel the razorwire,
the chainlink buckle before me.
I run. (48-52)
If there is a fantasy at the heart of these poems, it is for that sublime rupture from the constraints and confines of self. I say fantasy because Fell is too savvy to imagine absolute rupture—or rather, to imagine that such a rupture is real. As the poem's title implies, Fell's fantasy emerges from a sense of privation and impotence: the minotaur is both imminent in the self as well as lost, perhaps irretrievably.
Perhaps there's something salvific in that ambivalent loss, which I'll go ahead and call regret. At the end of his reading at Danny's, Fell drew his iPod from somewhere in the darkness of the bar, and turned on Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike." "Twenty years," he said with palpable feeling, and swayed. "I'm going hungry," Eddie Vedder moaned in some tall grass. It was a hilarious and awkward ending, punctuated by the audience's confused laughter. But it was also oddly moving: a transubstantiation of loathing and nostalgia for the 90s into a compact of beer and pleasure and regret. That's what these poems do. Even as they fantasize about escape, they pull us back into our confected, unsteady selves—and they teach us to feel new pleasure in that familiar space.
Adam Fell is the author of I Am Not a Pioneer, published in 2011 by H_NGM_N Books, and the chapbook Ten Keys to Being a Champion On and Off the Field (H_NGM_N, 2010), which is available as a free pdf here: http://www.h-ngm-n.com/storage/SH76_NewChap.pdf. His work has appeared in Forklift, Ohio; H_ngm_n; Diagram; Tin House; Crazyhorse; notnostrums; Sixth Finch; Ink Node; and Fou; among others. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison & the Iowa Writers' Workshop & teaches at Edgewood College in Madison, WI, where he also co-curates the Monsters of Poetry reading series.
Toby Altman lives in Chicago with his dog and friends. His poems are forthcoming in Gigantic Sequins, The Berkeley Poetry Review and Birdfeast. A chapbook of his prose poems, Asides, will be published by Furniture Press in the Fall. He is cofounder of Damask Press and a member of the Next-Objectivists.


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tobes wrote:gregkavarnos wrote:Well that's more or less what happens in the Mahayana isn't it? Shakyamuni was a Buddha in some pure land and appeared on earth to "apparently" become enlightened and "apparently" teach in order to "apparently" liberate? Wasn't that the reason that the tahagatagarbha or pure land "salvation" theories had to be "invented"? The Theravadra ideal seems infinitely "simpler" in this regard: Shakyamuni was a "regular" dude (with some heavy duty positive acts in the past to back him up) that was born, grew up, practiced, gained enlightenment and taught the method of enlightenment to regular dudes that then developed into regular saints.tobes wrote:Otherwise, we're sort of playing this game where we have to pretend that there never was a historical Buddha talking to historical people - replacing that with a more mystical or abstract idea of a buddha who never has an empirical context.
Right - there's a lot at stake here, soteriologically. And it gets interesting with respect to Nagarjuna, because the difference you're pointing to is fundamentally related to whether there is or is not causal efficacy. So I actually think this is more a very foundational metaphysical issue, as opposed to competing ideals or cosmologies. Later Prasangika interpretations more or less tacitly accept the tathagatagarbha theory - but I don't necessarily think that it's there in Nagarjuna......which means that enlightenment is causally produced, not uncovered.
Can you step through why positing Shakyamuni Buddha as a Nirmanakaya entails a metaphysical position that denies causal efficacy


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We all have a bunch of old plastic that's lying around because "it's too beat" and "is just good for rollers" now.
Well, here's your chance to prove it.
Those with experience throwing beat plastic will probably not benefit as much as those with just a few years playing time.
What you'll need: 4-5 of your oldest drivers that you never throw because you just turn them over.
Any putter you like.
Where: any local course
Assignment: You are going to drive with these discs attempting to focus on extreme hyzer releases and thumb down rotation.
Even discs which appear severely beaten can still be useful. For some of us, we put these discs aside before we fully get control of our form. We just move up to the newest, more stable plastic and keep on truckin'.
By using a steeper hyzer release, you will keep the disc from flipping over too fast. It will also require you to stay *on plane*. If you do right (this is one of Blake's exercises as well) the disc should not flip over -- at least not flip into roll.
On your approach shots, you will not be throwing as hard as you normally would, so you will see exactly how much stability is still in the disc at slow speed.
Distance is not necessarily the most important factor here. Form is. You must release hyzer and on plane to achieve the desired results. You can also experiment with a rotation of your thumb down at the rip. This will add more hyzer motion to the disc enabling it to resist turning over.
Benefit: You may just find some fantastic distance drivers that have been lying around unused. You will probably find that some of the discs you thought were too beat were really not as beat as you thought.
As I said in the beginning. Those who have had solid form for several years have probably been through this drill on their own. For players with developing skills though, this can be helpful (and cost saving!).


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Yamato USA writes in with a press release announcing that the following exotic items are now shipping:
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Brace yourselves for the second impact from Yamato's explosive Project Dynamite: #002 Naked Star in a new, limited edition baby blue special color version. Sculpted by the talented TOUSHIROU (Cobra-Kai) (same sculptor as Yamato's Project Dynamite #001: Ikkitousen - Kanu), this massive 1/5 scale PVC statue is drawn from the manga of the same name by manga-ka Oh! Great depicting the scene in which the character's dress, ribbons and hair soar into the air in erotic fashion all with a pose of innocent charm that will drive you crazy.


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Here's my challenges: I'm ALWAYS traveling. I split my time between my music career and my conservation career. I drive hundreds of interstate miles at a time, sometimes carrying musical equipment, sometimes carrying field biology gear, sometimes carrying both. When I reach my destination, there's a 50-50 chance I'll be going off-road depending on which hat I'm wearing for that particular trip. So I need:
1) fuel economy and enivronmental friendlieness
2) room to carry stuff
3) some rugged, off road capability (nothing too extreme, but ground clearance is an issue)
4) and a REALLY dependable vehicle that can take 150,000 miles plus
I also need:
1) lots of AC jacks for my gadgets
2) onboard GPS/internet uplink would be nice (for weather, radar, etc.)
3) An onboard thermometer!!!!
I currently drive a Honda CRV and would love a Honda Hybrid SUV, but I'm afraid I may not be able to wait. Seems like Toyota is going to be my only option for awhile, or am I wrong. (not buying a Ford, can't afford a Lexus)
Any thoughts? Suggestions?


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Data Panel: Who Owns What and Where Does Privacy Fit In?
November 15, 2012
Executive Summary
With a presence on multiple digital platforms, brands and publisher have experienced a dramatic increase in the amount of customer data they manage. That data comes with a number of concerns. Who owns it? What about user privacy? How should it be harnessed and which data management platform is the best to use? A panel of professionals, who both use and produce consumer data, shared their fresh perspectives on big data at the Alliance for Audited Media's annual conference.
View video below.
"Data Panel: Who Owns What and Where Does Privacy Fit In?" Jenny Abramson, SVP of Monetization and Partnerships, Personal; Kerry Bianchi, Senior Director, Media Management, Accenture; John Montgomery, COO, GroupM Interaction; Tim Waddell, Director of Product Marketing, Adobe; Christina Meringolo, Director, Global Media and Activation, Merck Consumer Care. Alliance for Audited Media Annual Conference, 11/15/12.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The restored Second Empire architecture of LHotel Montreal provides an elegant backdrop for its lobby, library, and lounge. A large dining room serves a Continental buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge).
Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Banquet and meeting facilities can accommodate small groups. Guests may work out at the onsite fitness facility. The hotel offers indoor valet parking (surcharge).
- Concierge services
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Meeting rooms 2
- Express check-in
- Total number of rooms - 56
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Babysitting or childcare
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Library
- Number of floors - 5
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Year Built 1870
- 24-hour business center
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in common areas
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Deep soaking bathtub
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
La Verrière - Decorated in black and white, this breakfast room serves a continental buffet breakfast daily.
There are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Chez Delmo
Restaurant Verses
Nearby Things to Do
Montréal's Bonsecours Basin outdoor skating rink is located eight blocks from the hotel and is open to guests 100 days a year. Hotel guests have access to the Sam Francis Gym onsite.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 25 per stay.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: CAD 19 for adults and CAD 8.6 for children (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: CAD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 25 per stay
Hotel Name
- LHotel
- LHotel Hotel
- LHotel Hotel Montreal
- LHotel Montreal
- Montreal LHotel
- Hotel Xix Siecle
- l Hotel Montreal
- Xixe Siecle Hotel
- LHotel Montreal Hotel
- Xixe Siecle Montreal
We should mention
Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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New standards that will be implemented soon at Ukiah Unified School District schools are designed to make sure students are prepared for a successful future.
"When they graduate, are they ready for a college, and are they ready for a career?" said Dana Milani, a fifth-grade teacher at Yokayo Elementary School, one of four UUSD schools participating in a pilot test of the new standards, called Common Core State Standards.
Milani is part of a group of teachers, the Ukiah Leadership Network, that is learning about the new standards and will help their colleagues implement them when the rest of the district does for the 2014-15 school year. The group gave a presentation to the UUSD board at its Tuesday meeting.
Milani said the standards will include testing methods that move away from multiple choice questions often designed to trick students and instead embrace "selected response" questions, which she described as a "new type of multiple choice."
With selected response, Milani said the answer a student chooses will tell a teacher what exactly he or she didn't understand. When school board member Gail Mon Pere asked how "do you eliminate guessing?" Milani said, "You can't, but this reduces it."
Teacher Kris Swett said the new standards will also change how teachers teach.
A typical class where a teacher presents information and the students "passively take notes can't happen anymore," Swett said, explaining that the new standards "want kids to take a stand, to be opinionated."
Rather than being given text and just "hunting and pecking" for the answers to questions, Swett said students will be asked to do analysis, present evidence and think about the bias of whomever wrote what they are reading.
"Colleges complain that kids don't know how to do this," Swett said.
"This scares the bejeezus out of me," said school board member Anne Molgaard, explaining that students who grew up with families like hers, who are already very verbal and used to expressing their opinions, will do fine with the new standards, but others will "be asked to do things with their brains that they haven't been asked to do before."
"Are we going to have a lot of kids unable to do this?" asked board member Megan Van Sant.
UUSD Superintendent Debra Kubin said one of the questions the district will be asking itself in the coming months is "how do we help parents work with their kids at home?" adding that the district could host some "parent awareness nights."
School board member Gail Mon Pere suggested that the district team up with Ukiah Valley Medical Center and provide new parents with information that other hospitals do, such as sheets that "tell parents to talk to their babies" to help them learn vocabulary.
"It is going to be somewhat of a frustrating year," Kubin said of when the new standards take effect. "We're all still muddling through it together. Now, we have pockets of greatness in the district, and we're trying to have greatness throughout the district, and move forward together.
"I have heard fear (from staff), but by and large, there is excitement," she said.
"Instead of listening to iPods, kids are going to have to talk -- to use their words," said board president Kathy James. "Kids now can't use their words, because they haven't been asked to, but they're going to learn quick."
Justine Frederiksen can be reached at email@example.com, on Twitter @JustFrederiksen or at 468-3521.


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Today Atlus released the opening cinematic (below) for Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time, a strategy RPG coming this summer from developer Career Soft.
This entry in the series is known as Growlanser IV: Over Reloaded in Japan. The release in North America will be available in both retail and downloadable formats (via the PlayStation Network) for the PSP. It will be priced at $30.
Atlus has made numerous improvements and additions to the original, including new characters, scenarios, events, faster loading times, and a message skip option for player convenience. The 40+ hour adventure features over 40 possible endings.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Oral Cancer
Is a Swelling at my Sublingual Salivary Gland a Symptom of Cancer?
I noticed a pea sized swelling on my sublingual salivary gland. I was worried so went to have it checked, even though I thought it was related to eating sunflower seeds.
I went to a maxillofacial doctor and he could not find anything unusual and then to an ENT twice. They did few exams as well. The maxillofacial doctor took a few X-rays and did some kind of test to make sure I did not have a salivary stone.
HISTORY: The swelling occurred after habitually eating sunflower seeds for several months as my job required a lot of drive time. The area affected was immediately below where I would "crunch" the shell of the seed to eat it.
I am wondering with the seed usage, shell puncture, and then my probing, along with the doctor's tests, if what I feel now is normal. The swelling went down from original pea size to a small B.B. size. It is near the front of my mouth on the bottom. There is no pain or other symptoms.
I am wondering if this is scar tissue that was built up for the "incident". There has been no change for 8 years but after reading about an article about a person with salivary cancer, I began to worry again. I don't smoke. I chewed tobacco off and on when I was younger but have not touched tobacco for over 10 years.
It sounds like you have undergone multiple evaluations by multiple qualified specialists. I do not know if I can add anything further about the cause of this, but in general, since this occurred 8 years ago and has improved and is stable, this would typically suggest a benign process.
If you are concerned, periodic evaluations by the specialists you mentioned is reasonable to monitor for change over time and any further recommendations.
Amit Agrawal, MD
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Everything parents need to know about raising happy, healthy little ones. more
An elimination diet is a method used to help determine if your child has food allergies or food sensitivities. Eliminating certain foods that may trigger symptoms can help you and your child's doctor determine which foods, if any, are causing your child's problems.
If your doctor suspects that your child may have a food sensitivity or a food allergy, he may suggest that you try an elimination diet. Under his supervision, you will stop feeding your child certain foods or a particular food group for two or more weeks. After this time, your doctor may suggest that you begin feeding the eliminated foods again, one at a time to determine which food caused the problem.
For instance, if your doctor believes that your child is lactose intolerant or lactose sensitive, he may suggest that you stop feeding your child anything containing lactose, including dairy foods. Because some dairy foods can be more irritating than others, he may suggest that, after a few weeks have passed, you begin feeding dairy foods that are less likely to cause a reaction. Less irritating dairy products include those higher in fat, like whole milk, and yogurt. Some cheeses and low-fat milk can be more irritating, so the doctor might advise you to reintroduce these last.
As the foods are reintroduced, your child will likely react to those that are most irritating to her. These are the foods that you will have to eliminate permanently from your child's diet.
An elimination diet is a useful tool to help pinpoint food allergies and sensitivities. However, this method cannot be used in cases of severe allergies because of the risk to your child's health. Never undertake an elimination diet without consulting your doctor and/or a qualified dietician first.
Written by Rebecca Stigall for Kidspot, Australia's parenting resource for family health. Sources include Better Health Channel, NSW Health, and Health Insite.
Last revised: Monday, 31 May 2010
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.