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I have a prior OVI conviction in Ohio.
A few weeks ago, I wrecked my car. The car was totaled and I was seriously injured; I spent almost 3 weeks in the hospital. I was able to call 911 myself. I am almost sure that I was over the legal alcohol limit. I was given blood on the way to the hospital in the ambulance. The police have been in contact with my parents. Today, over a month later, the police called my dad and said that they were waiting on the lab results, and would forward the results to the prosecutor. My question is, I was never placed under arrest or read my Miranda rights. As far as I know, a defendant must be placed under arrest BEFORE any chemical tests are conductrd. How can I be charged with a crime? What should I expect from this situation?
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I hope that you are recovering from the injuries. It sounds like you have a lot to be thankful for! You are still with us, and you did not injure anyone else. That said, you could be facing a charge of OVI. The results of lab tests on your blood most likely will be admissible. The police are not obligated to read you your miranda rights in order to use the hospital lab results. The delay it getting the lab results does raise some questions.
You said that the police were in touch with your parents. Are you under 21? I would talk to an attorney directly before you talk to the police or the prosecutor again.
I am sure that you still have a number of questions but the fact that you were not read your Miranda rights is not going to be much help in this situation. You need to talk directly to an attorney. There may be some other issues that will be helpful but more information will be needed.
Good Luck to you!
D.H. Davies
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[This message edited by TS68 at 11:02 PM, August 12th (Monday)]
Know your worth.
Has there been DNA testing done to prove if this child is your H's or not? I am so sorry, this must be a terribly difficult and confusing situation to deal with.
[This message edited by strongerdaybyday at 10:55 AM, August 13th (Tuesday)]
Is H remorseful? Has he given you full disclosure? Are you seeing counsellors. I totally understand how difficult the OC must make everything but the A itself is still the real issue (IMO).
Take care of yourself.
Lots of hugs for you
So..he had an affair 8 years ago..and had sex with her twice this past year? How did they just meet up? It sounds like there had to be some contact leading up to the sex.
What is he doing to show you he wants to R? Is he transparent? Do you have full access to all of his accounts and his cell? Is he answering all of your questions,without blame or anger? Is he in IC?
He needs to go no contact with this OW. If the two of you decide this child will be in your lives,then you can set up all communication to be done through emails..and only you will handle that..your WH has NO contact.
That she brought this OC..at 7,8 years old to your home..because SHE decided it was ok..is just despicable..the confusion that had to cause your poor kids..and now they know daddy had an affair..and they are just so young to have to deal with that. Are they in IC?
There is a thread in the I can Relate forum for members who are dealing with an OC.
..that feeling you get in your stomach, when you heart's broken. It's like all the butterflies just died.
She found him on Facebook and messaged him. Said she had something important to tell him. So he met up with her and thats when all this unfolded/unravelled...whatever.
They have NC, he's changed his number and his email. He's answering my questions, but also gets frustrated because he says, I ask the same questions over and over..which admittedly, I do. Because I just can't believe it. My daughter's are doing better but they still bottle up a lot. We're all in IC...and this miserable b*tch is acting like the victim, like she's so innocent in all this. Then, she said to me, "I don't even know why I'm explaining myself to you. Your H is in the wrong, he better be there for my child." and then goes on to tell me "You're a great woman, you can do better then your H."
The reason you ask the same question over and over..and over..is because you have been traumatized. Finding out you have been betrayed is a trauma..and the way you found out..AND an OC..honey..you have been deeply traumatized. I'd bet you are still in shock. Anyway,the reason we ask the same questions is because that is how our brains process the shock and the trauma of all of this...and then..months after the shock has worn off..you will continue to ask the same things because you need honest..CONSISTENT answers. Because he has destroyed your trust. It takes 3-5 years to heal from this shit..and that's if you have remorseful WS who is working hard on themselves to change whatever it was that made this "ok" in their minds.
How does your WH feel about this child. Is he insisting you accept this child? Is he willing to go NC with them? How is he handling all of this?
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[This message edited by strongerdaybyday at 12:56 PM, August 13th (Tuesday)]
Sorry I missed your other question. Right now, he doesn't want a relationship with his OC and he doesn't expect me to have one either. He says he'd much rather have me and his children. But...I think that's selfish too. So I'm confused. He's telling me he'll have NC with OW and OC. As much as I could say, good, now lets work on us, I can't say that. It's his selfish stupid actions that created this OC...he has responsibilities now, and I can't be the reason he turns his back on this little boy. I'm so confused!
and thanks all for the support and hugs
[This message edited by strongerdaybyday at 1:28 PM, August 13th (Tuesday)]
You will find there are many BS's here on SI who suffer from PTSD. (I am one) Unfortunately,it seems to be very common.
Im so sorry you have to deal with this. I can't imagine having to deal with an OC..whether their is contact or not.
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It's that time of week when we bring you our social media round-up and the best of the web. Here are the stories you need to know:
The behaviour of smartphone shoppers
A new study from NielsenWire gives insight into how consumers in the USA are shopping on their mobile handsets. It seems that retailer websites are winning the popularity contest over their official apps. Research to keep an eye-on as the growth of smartphones gains traction across the globe and more retailers begin to get involved.
Fans opt for Facebook over Twitter
The wonderful Socialbakers compared the average Engagement Rates of the 10 biggest Facebook Brands with their engagement on Twitter in the last month. These two social networks represent two diametrically different ways of communication so it's no surprise that they engage their fans differently. It's also no suprise that it's harder to engage when you've only got 140 characters to play with.
London Underground Wi-Fi goes to Virgin Media
At last! Perhaps this will put a stop to the morning moaning in the Wolfstar London office (we can dream).
Apple launch the iPad (hang on, is it still 2010?)
You would have had to live under a rock not to have got caught up in the latest incarnation of Apple's iPad, the imaginatively named 'new iPad'. While we are converts to Sony Mobile's Xperia S and Tablet S, we do understand the fervour. One of our favourite takes on the new hardware was by an Aussie journalist mate of ours, John Davidson, writing for the Australian Financial Review, or now better known as No 21…
You've got two weeks to sort your Facebook timeline
Our very own Sam Oakley uses his blog platform in the Huffington Post to tell brands that they've got just a little time left to sort out their Facebook pages ready for the introduction of timeline. "DON'T PANIC!"
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Is tomorrow, December 1st, from 10 am – 6 pm!
All day long on Saturday, December 1st, Gallery 339 will be hosting its first holiday book extravaganza.
Many of the featured books will relate to the gallery's current exhibition, More Photos About Building and Food, while others will be pulled from the their collection.
The holiday event will also include books that are rare or even out-of-print. All books that are still in-print will be 20% off (or more!) for attendees.
Have your books autographed by renowned photgraphers who will be signing away at the event. Two of the authors you can look forward to meeting are David Graham and Sarah Stolfa.
Head out to Gallery 339 for a day to celebrate books and photography. Pick yourself up a book or two, or pick one up for someone on your Christmas list.
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Mary Jake Bridges 1/13/2014 Douglas, GA
Posted on Wednesday, 15th January 2014 | Douglas
Mary Bridges, age 73, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014, at Heritage Healthcare of Valdosta following an extended illness. Mrs. Bridges was born on June 23, 1940 in Ocilla, GA to the late Jacob Paulk and Mary Griner Paulk.
Survivors include: her two daughters, Andrea (Sean) Thompson of Brooklyn, MI and Dana (Pete) Peterman of Douglas, GA, son, Harold Jake (Denise) Carlton of Newberry, FL, sister Kay Aldridge of Douglas, GA, five grandchildren, Casey Timko, Logan Peterman, Jacob Carlton, Katlyn Carlton, and Jake (Brook) Petermam, Jr., several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Bridges.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 12:00-1:30 pm.
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There was a December 8th article in the New York Times that highlights the importance of marketing campaigns targeted to U.S. Latina women which according to the last Census count was about 25 million people! One company that is targeting this market is Cosmopolitan Latina aimed at bicultural and bilingual Latinas in Texas, California, Florida, and New York. In addition to launching the new publication, Cosmopolitan will add content and advertising dedicated to Latino women in 750,000 copies of its regular issue and the Cosmopolitan Web site will have a separate tab for Latino-focused content.
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Highlanders FC were arguably a dismal lot under Bongani Mafu last year who made them play to a 4-2-3-1 formation, as such new coach Erol Akbay will this season accustom the team to a 4-4-2 system.
The 4-4-2 formation is characterised by four defenders (two centre-backs in the middle, full-backs on the left and right sides), four midfielders (two central midfielders, two wingers on the left and right sides) and two strikers and Bosso's Dutch gaffer Erol Akbay says they have opted to use this "open" or "flat" 4-4-2 in which the midfielders are not placed in a narrow diamond shape but spread out in a line.
"I initially wanted us to use the 3-4-3 formation but it seems my players will not adapt to that style of play soon. We are now going to use the basic 4-4-2 formation ahead of the start of the season," said Akbay.
The classical 3-4-3 archetype has been around for several decades.
The formation is extremely strong through the midfield, but like most three-men backlines, it gains that strength by sacrificing width.
The formation naturally struggles against the classical 4-3-3, but with such a possession dominant side like Highlanders the main advantage in midfield can actually be a blessing worth the sacrifice.
"I like possession play. We will have to keep the ball and not lose possession to our opponents first. We need not to be dominated. There is a need to maintain possession all the time," he said.
The Pros of the 4-4-2 system
The chief benefit of the 4-4-2 is its simplicity. It provides a solid basic structure with defensive depth and attacking numbers, with clearly marked roles.
Many English players have grown up playing this formation their entire lives and define their position as a defender, midfielder or striker due to its influence.
Without the ball, the four defenders and four midfielders can put eight men in front of the opposition, covering the entire width of the field.
If the defence pushes up high with the midfield, the opposition can be strangled in their own half by a wall of players.
With the ball, there are always options out wide and a strong presence up front to provide attacking options via long balls or crosses.
The real danger of the 4-4-2 is a pair of strikers who understand each other's game. The common example is a "big man-little man" combo, where a big striker is the target man for long balls and crosses, ready to knock the ball behind the defence or down into the box for his partner to latch onto. But such combinations can exist between many different types of strikers.
The best example in recent years was under Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in Andy Cole and the former Aston Villa man Dwight Yorke — two good strikers who became terrifying when put together and drove United to their 1998-99 treble.
The Cons
The downside of the 4-4-2 is that its rigid positions can lead to a side being swamped by more flexible opponents.
The obvious potential weakness is that by playing with two strikers you can be outnumbered in midfield.
While one striker may be tasked with dropping back to help out, many strikers are not disciplined enough to do so effectively. If the wingers also prefer playing out by the sidelines of the pitch, the central midfielders can quickly be isolated against teams playing three or even four central midfielders.
That rigidity is caused by the 4-4-2's three lines of players which can allow opposition players to find pockets of space 'between the lines', especially defence and midfield.
A well-disciplined team will compress the space between defence and midfield so as to avoid this, but a poorly organised 4-4-2 can leave huge amounts of space in front of the defence and if the midfield cannot close down the passing lanes, teams can be ripped apart by opposition players lurking in those spaces.


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Forget everything you ever thought about electric cars; BMW's i3 is a sign of things to come.
First previewed in concept car form back in 2011, the highly contemporary four seat hatchback has now progressed to pre-production stage with Australian sales slated to begin in 2014 as part of a worldwide roll out for BMW's i brand.
The i3 is the first road-going BMW model to be based around a body structure constructed entirely out of carbon fibre.
BMW says the use of carbon fibre within the structure of the i3 has not only helped in achieving an impressively low - by electric car standards - 1195kg kerb weight, but also provided greater scope with its overall performance potential by allowing the use of a smaller capacity battery than would have been possible with more conventional steel monocoque construction like that used by its more traditional models.
Stylistically, the production version of the i3 differs little to the most recent concept of the new four seater. It is a modern looking car boasting proportions not unlike those of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class but with a much more contemporary appearance. The lack of B-pillars (the pillars at the side between the front and rear doors) has allowed the use of coach doors at the rear to provide excellent access to the rear quarters.
Power comes from a 125kW electric motor mounted low down within the rear axle assembly – a position that has allowed BMW to devote the entire space under the bonnet to improve crash worthiness.
But as with all electric cars, it is the torque rating that really counts. With 250Nm, BMW's first ever series production electric car boasts 10Nm more than the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol powered Mini Cooper S, and it arrives 1600rpm earlier, from the very first degree of throttle travel. It is all sent to the rear wheels via a single ratio gearbox that offers the choice between a trio of driving modes: Comfort, ECO-PRO and ECO-PRO+.
BMW's efforts in keeping weight in check are clearly reflected in the official acceleration claims which see the i3 dash from 0-60km/h in 3.8sec and 0-100km/h in 7.2sec – figures which see it burst out of the blocks and achieve typical urban speeds with greater gusto but pretty well on par with the Mini Cooper S to the traditional benchmark. Top speed is limited to 150km/h, at which the engine is pulling a maximum 11,400rpm, to protect the state of charge and subsequently its range.
On that important subject, the new BMW is claimed to provide an overall range of up to 190km on a single battery charge, although this should only be taken as a rough guide to the sort of distance it is actually capable of achieving. BMW's own real world projections are altogether less optimistic at 130km in wintery conditions but 200km in summer climates. Still, they are well within the 41km average daily commute the German car maker has identified in worldwide customer trials of the Mini E and BMW 1-Series ActiveE – the latter of which ran the same basic driveline as the i3. As it is, BMW describes the i3's range as being "adequate to meet the day to day mobility needs of the target customers".
To allay any lingering uncertainty these customers might have about stepping from a traditional petrol, diesel or hybrid into the fledgling ranks of electric propulsion, BMW will offer the i3 with a range extender (REX) option by way of a modified version of the 650cc two-cylinder petrol engine used in the company's CT650 GT motorcycle with a nine litre fuel tank sited low down ahead of the front seats in the space usually dedicated to the gearbox in a conventional front-engined car. This is likely to be the only option available in Australia when the i3 arrives next year.
Mounted next to the electric motor underneath the boot floor at the rear, the combustion engine has been tuned to operate at up to 4300rpm. It acts purely as a generator to provide electricity to the battery. Unlike the system used by the Holden Volt, it does not provide direct drive of any kind, which is a first for a series production electric car. So configured, the new BMW is claimed to provide a range of up to 300km.
The 22kWh battery used to power the i3's electric motor is produced by Samsung and comes with a warranty that is valid for up to eight years or 100,000km. Claimed to weigh 230kg, it consists of 96 individual cells mounted low down across the entire length and width of the car's flat floor. BMW says the lithium ion unit, which operates at 360 volts, has been designed to allow replacement of damaged cells and is kept at an optimum operating temperature of 20 degrees Celsius by an individual air conditioning unit.
Recharging times for the i3 vary quite dramatically depending on the strength of charge available at an individual property or charging station. BMW offers a so-called wall box charger that in its most basic 2kW configuration is claimed to provide a full charge within six hours. When plugged into a contemporary 40kW fast charge station the battery can be charged from 20 per cent to 80 per cent capacity within 30 minutes, according to BMW. Interestingly, field studies with the Mini E and 1-series ActiveE determined that 90 per cent of charging was carried out at private residences.
Underneath, the i3 uses a bespoke chassis that is claimed to boast a typical-for-BMW perfectly balanced 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution. The front end is supported by MacPherson struts while the rear end uses a five link arrangement that mounts directly to the bell housing of the electric motor. Within the generously dimensioned wheelhouses are standard 19-inch forged aluminium wheels shod with relatively narrow 155/70 profile tyres – a combination that BMW claims not only provides weight savings for low unsprung masses but excellent aerodynamic properties and extremely low rolling resistance.
Getting in the i3 you step up over substantial sills and sit rather high by traditional BMW standards. The seat squab is mounted a considerable 170mm higher than that in the 1-Series at 670mm from the ground, placing your shoulders well above the waistline and providing a commanding view of the road. It is even 90mm higher than the seat in the X1, so you sit at genuine SUV height.
The seats themselves offer little in the way of lateral support within the squab but they possess firm cushioning and feature a deeply dished backrest with integrated headrests. There is no electronic seat adjustment. And there won't be, even as an option. Such a modern day luxury would require electricity that could otherwise be used to extend range, argues BMW. Manual seat adjustment it is, then.
The interior layout is unlike any other from the German car maker with heavily raked windscreen, deep dashboard devoid of any traditional centre stack and a completely flat floor – all of which gives the i3 a feel that is oddly reminiscent of the old Mercedes-Benz A-Class in many respects, at least from the front seats.
The new BMW provides ample room for four adults, although the rear windows are fixed and the rear seat is not much than a mere bench with adequate but far from outstanding levels of legroom. The boot is also quite small and boasts a rather high loading lip owing to the state-of-the-art driveline sited beneath it.
It is a thoroughly modern driving environment dominated by the horizontal themed dashboard, a steering wheel that is not as vertically mounted as in other BMW models and upright seating.
The main control takes the form of a pod which extends out from the steering column and sits well within your line of sight, housing the starter button, park mechanism and gear shifter – forward for D; middle position for N; backwards for R. There's also a second cluster of controls down between the front seats, including a new take on BMW's iDrive rotary controller, a mechanism for an electronic park brake and the all-important switch to alter the drive mode – very much the key to balancing performance and range.
Pressing the start button (instead of turning a key) and then nudging the gear lever forward (rather than drawing a lever backwards) with the palm of your hand selecting D in one movement feels very intuitive – and distinctly new world. There is a faint whine from the electric motor as we get underway but apart from the distant sound of the tyres rolling across the bitumen the cabin is pleasantly hushed. In the first kilometre or two, it is the directness of the steering, a variable ratio system tuned at a nominal 2.5 turns lock-to-lock, that gets our attention. The electro-hydraulic system, closely related to the set-up to be adopted on the new Mini hatchback due to make its world premiere at the Los Angeles motor show later this year, is terrifically weighted for a car conceived primarily for urban driving, and unlike some systems it is also keen to self centre. The fact that the front wheels are not asked to channel any power clearly helps.
Thanks to its relatively low weight, the i3 offers instantaneous acceleration and entertaining pace up to and beyond typical city speed limits. The official performance claims appear entirely conventional for a car of this size, but the reality of the whole 250Nm being delivered to the rear wheels the very moment you brush the throttle relates to genuinely urgent properties – the sort you just don't get with a traditional petrol or diesel powered car.
The default driving mode is "Comfort", which is designed to provide maximum performance up to 150km/h. The rate of energy recuperation, and with it the braking effect on a trailing throttle, depends on the mode you choose. Backing away from the throttle in ECO-PRO+, the most efficient of the three driving modes, provides quite aggressive levels of retardation as the electric motor is used as a generator to collect kinetic energy on the overrun; so much so that you rarely need more than a fleeting dab of the brakes.
The energy recuperation system is so assertive in its action, BMW has programmed the brake lights to illuminate if it causes the i3 to decelerate abruptly, something it says would only ever occur on downhill runs. As well as calling up the most aggressive energy recuperation, ECO PRO+ mode also limits top speed to 80km/h, reduces the performance of the air conditioning system in a bid to save electric charge and, in combination with a wide range of navigation features, will also route you on roads with favourable topography in a bid to provide the maximum possible range.
The combination of such strong accelerative properties, a seamless power delivery and an energy recuperation system you can rely upon to provide an instant braking effect the moment you come off the throttle gives the impression that the i3 will be a terrific city car. We've only driven it on a test track, but our limited test drive revealed it possesses all the likeable traits of the earlier Mini E and 1-series ActiveE, but with even more impressive performance, added range and a far more commanding driving position.
But this is not the best it has to offer. Sheer agility is the defining characteristic of the i3. With its lightweight carbon fibre body structure and lithium ion batteries mounted as low as possible underneath the floor, the new BMW boasts a centre of gravity that, at 470mm from the ground, is described as being close to that of the X1. Combine this with typical rear wheel drive dynamic qualities and the super responsive driveline and you have the ingredients for a truly engaging drive.
There is a noticeable degree of roll when you throw it into tightening corners at higher speeds. The tall but almost comically narrow tyres provide a surprising amount of grip, allowing you to edge up to the point where purchase begins to fade with a tell tale squeal with a fair deal of confidence before the DSC (dynamic stability control) is set into action.
We'll need more time behind the wheel on public roads before we can deliver any confident appraisal of ride quality. On the rougher road surfaces around the periphery of the BMW test track where we drove it, the i3 hinted its relatively long wheel base, high aspect ratio tyres and generous wheel travel provides the basis for a more comfort oriented feel than recent BMW models. There's no obvious fidgeting over smaller ridges, although the jury is still out on its ability to cope with bigger bumps.
Pricing is yet to be announced, although officials suggest the i3 will land here at around $60,000. The range extender option, something BMW's studies suggest won't be required by many potential customers but will clearly be sought after for peace of mind, will likely add a further $5000 at least.
Those in the market for an electric car are aware of their limitations. But ultimately there are very few with the new BMW. The i3 is not a family car – not in the traditional sense, anyway. It is a highly individual but inherently practical and fun to drive alternative to existing city cars.


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Coaldale property owner wins tax assessment appeal
A Coaldale property owner won his appeal to have the assessment reduced on a property he recently purchased after a hearing held recently before the Schuylkill County Assessments Appeal Board in the courthouse in Pottsville.
Daniel A. Dunn, of 30 Greenwood St., Coaldale, appealed the assessment on the property at 256 Fifth St., Coaldale. He produced documents showing the board he purchased the property for $13,000 and was going to gut it. The board reduced the market value of the property from $33,900 to $10,380 and the assessment of $16,950 to $5,190, a reduction of $11,760 in assessment.
Minersville Area School District appealed the assessment of 19 properties located within the boundaries of the school district claiming they were under assessed. The board increased the assessment of 14 properties and made no changes on five properties. The district was able to add $205,505 to the assessed valuation of properties for the tax year 2010.
Tax exemptions were granted for two public properties. Mahanoy Township received an exemption on 1.23 acres of land located along the northeast intersection of Park Place and High Roads in the village of Park Place. The tract of land was donated to the township by Pagnotti Enterprises Inc. and is being converted into a public playground. The land carried a market value of $41,540 and was assessed at $20,770.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, of Kempton, received an exemption an a tract of land containing 2.7 acres located in West Brunswick Township. The tract is open space and is used for sanctuary purposes. It had a market value of $48,660 and was assessed at $24,330.


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Hit writer Edmund de Waal on being a potter
Edmund de Waal's follow-up to his surprise hit memoir is a sumptuous guide to pots. Erica Wagner joins him at the wheel
It is a bright autumn morning in Tulse Hill, South London, and in Edmund de Waal's studio the sunlight falls through the translucent, skylit ceiling so that the whole place glows white. White brick walls, cleanly painted; bags of soft white porcelain clay from Limoges ("Ridiculously expensive," says de Waal. "I buy it by the tonne.") and along one wall an orderly series of pale pots — some smaller, some larger, some paler, some darker, some rimmed with a little lip of gold and others with hearts of ethereal celadon green — which will shortly be packed into a sturdy wooden crate to become a new installation.
The novelist A. S. Byatt described a de Waal installation thus: "The pots vary in height, and in…


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NFL writer: Cowboys' price for Brandon Carr was 'steep for a somewhat one-dimensional player'
When the Cowboys invited Brandon Carr to visit Valley Ranch, they did so with every intention of making Carr a much richer man than he'd been upon arrival.
But the five-year deal worth a reported $50.1 million that followed was still a surprising number to Pro Football Weekly's Eric Edholm, who said the Cowboys paid a "steep" price for Carr.
"Injuries and ineffectiveness have haunted the CB position for Dallas the past two seasons, with [Mike] Jenkins, [Orlando] Scandrick and Terence Newman (since cut) all having their ups and downs," Edholm wrote. "But $10 million per year?
"Carr's age makes it appear worth the risk, but this is boffo dollars we are talking about. Especially for a team that recently was docked $10 million in cap space (over the next two years)."
Edholm noted the Cowboys' long-held interest in Carr, and said that the team's hand was somewhat forced by the big contracts given to fellow corners Cortland Finnegan and Eric Wright, which drove the price of cornerbacks up.
And while Edholm is complimentary of Carr's ability in man-to-man coverage -- a critical skill in Rob Ryan's blitz-happy defense -- he's quick to note some of Carr's deficiencies as well.
"[Carr] can't play inside and isn't as effective in off or zone coverage. The money the Cowboys paid out seems a little steep for a somewhat one-dimensional player, no?" Edholm wrote. "Is it a great signing? Maybe for a few years, yes, but soon that cap figure will press down hard on the Cowboys."


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The EEOC and state and local agencies have been filing more administrative charges in recent years and that trend is likely to continue.
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Heather Ludwig, CPCC, SPHR is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Professional Coaching
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MANKETO, Minn., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heather Ludwig, CPCC, SPHR is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Professional Coaching. Heather is the Chief Managing Member of Key to Renew, LLC.
Heather has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Management Consulting. She currently specializes with her professional coaching business in Leadership & Management Effectiveness, Strategic Human Resources, Career Management, and Professional Development of College Students.
In addition, Heather is a member of many prestigious professional organizations including the Minnesota Coaches Association; International Coach Federation; Society for Human Resource Management; Southern Minnesota Area HR Association; American Society for Training and Development; and Organization Development Network.
Heather earned her Master of Arts Degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. In addition, she also holds a Bachelors Degree in Business and HR from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Furthermore, Heather is certified as a Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), and is also certified as a Senior Human Resource Professional (SPHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
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PARIS EDA and IP company Dolphin Integration SA (Meylan, France) said it has enhanced its Cassiopeia architecture for single via programmable Read-only memory (ROM) with a capability to operate from nominal voltage down to 1.1 V in the TSMC 130 nm low power process.
Dolphin Integration said it has developed the Cassiopeia architecture for ROM to address the requirements of low power SoCs, especially for portable applications. Cassiopeia, the company claimed, records low power consumption at nominal voltage on applications such as RFID or high-end mobile.
Dolphin Integration specified that, with its "Two in One" patent, Cassiopeia is up to 20 percent denser than contenders, which enables SoC designers to reduce manufacturing costs.
Cassiopeia is in mass production in the TSMC 130-nm process and, Dolphin Integration said it is possible to migrate to other foundries, starting with SMIC.


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Some can barely see the surface in front of them or even hold a brush. But clients at the Berry Center do some amazing things with art, teacher Wendy Murphy said.
"They don't have any inhibitions at all," she said. "They just go for it. And they are always pleased with what they make."
That art and the art of other teachers at the center will be at the heart of the Very Berry Art event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Grand Ballroom of the Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way.
The event is a key fundraiser for the center, which provides all-day or respite care for adults with developmental disabilities. The center is celebrating its 50th year this year.
Many of its clients can receive services in the school system up until a certain age but after that there are few options for their families, said Pat Watson, chair of the event. Her brother Ronnie goes to Berry.
"The Berry Center fills that gap," she said, particularly for those whose deficits might preclude going to other centers.
Berry Center provides activities and gets them out into the community with various excursions, Watson said.
But the art seems to bring out something in them, she said.
"So many of them have trouble expressing because of language barriers or whatever," Watson said. "And it is a wonderful way for them to express. And the quality of what Wendy helps them turn out is really quite astonishing."
It might mean having to adapt tools to make it easier for them to grasp and dab with paint, Murphy said.
With one client who is blind, Murphy turns on some music and helps put the paint color on the brush for her.
"I tell her just paint to the music," Murphy said. "She just kind of goes with the rhythm of the music. The art turns out wonderful, most of it does."
Working on art gives the clients something they can show off.
"I think it gives them a sense of accomplishment," Murphy said.
"They're very proud of what they do and how it turns out," she said.
And it gives her a good feeling, too.
"I love it," Murphy said. "It's where my heart is."


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Good Morning Everyone,
Crosby Beach, near Liverpool, is a vast expanse of sand; great for families to play and a place for exercise but it has other things to offer: the Anthony Gormley statues, situated around the beach, wind turbines out to sea, boats heading into Liverpool harbour and a fine leisure centre.
On the day we were there, the sky was appearing so big that I had to make it the star of my photograph. Yes, I know the couple are walking out of the shot but they were walking at speed, they were superbly placed for composition and I just didn't have time to readjust! On this occasion, I ask for your indulgenece!
The small figures you can see dotted around the beach are, in fact the Anthony Gormley statues. I will present a more detailed shot in my next post.
Thank you for stopping by. Have a good Sunday, Bev :-)
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golus (2893) 2012-03-11 0:16
Good Morning Bev,
This is an almost minimalistic scene with the majestic sky in the main role. Your perspective and composition are very effective to show what you intended. Contrasting colors of the earth and sky looks amazing. And the dad and son give life to the shot as well as the opportunity to determine how tiny we are in a big big world. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice Sunday,
ciakgiak (30433) 2012-03-11 0:29
Hello Beverley,
The effect of the clouds over the beach is really splendid.
I like a lot this simple but effective image, the light and the colors are magnificent.
The human presence is the perfect add to a splendid photo.
Congratulations and TFS.
Warm regards
Hi Beverly,
i like the vastness of the place. very good d.o.f. and great sky
besnard (57866) 2012-03-11 0:57
Bonjour Berverey
Un bon cliché estival avec une grande place laissée au ciel avec bonheur. Les nuages sont magnifiques.
Merci pour le partage et bon dimanche.
ChrisJ (126569) 2012-03-11 1:00
Hello Beverley
A superb minimalist shot & a marvellous 'big sky' image as well. The warm cold color contrast between the reddish yellow sand & blue sky is quite pronounced. The people at right add scale & context. Good tonal range in the cloud & superb sharpness. Have a nice Sunday!
SnapRJW (31629) 2012-03-11 1:07
Good Morning Bev - Your expansive beach scene with fabulous clouds, which seem to stretch on for ever, looks like the ideal playground on a summer's day. I can imagine fathers and children flying kites. I like your positioning of father and son in this shot, they make a perfect punctuation mark in the simple composition and the light on them adds a super little contrast. I would love to see the Gormley sculptures and I look forward to seeing your next upload. Have a peaceful Sunday Rosemary
Nicou (159824) 2012-03-11 1:23
Merveilleuse vue et iamge usperbe ciel quelle compo quelle immensité superbe un très belle réussite.
Bravo et amitié
lousat (103084) 2012-03-11 1:50
Hi Bev,under these spaectacular clouds all is right to complete the pic! Magnificent situation whit a great sense of neverending space,great perspective,details and colors,i like the contrast between the warm colors of the sand and this magic blue of sky.Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano
ikeharel (84934) 2012-03-11 1:56
Hello Beverly,
You managed a lot in a simple image: divided into three dominating layeres, blue brown and grey/white on clouds hang aloft.
The father and son (I assume they are), gave good scale here.
Lovely shot on mid-summer's.
Budapestman (82620) 2012-03-11 3:08
Hi Beverley,
this is a beautiful endless landscape with attractive composition. I like the colours and lights, the clouds are beautiful, too. Tfs! Have a nice Sunday! Kellemes vasárnapot kívánok!
timecapturer (49288) 2012-03-11 3:55
Hi Beverley
a shot tha reminds me of childhood holidays, nothing fancy just a beach, the sea and the sky. Composed effectively with a beauty and simplicity that is both attractive and compelling.
Enjoy your Sunday - Brian.
BluSimo (9392) 2012-03-11 3:59
Hello Bev
a small story told through the minimalism that I love more, and within the space of the natural elements, wising used here. my compliments.
best regards
lilito (3534) 2012-03-11 4:11
Une composition intéressante pour la profondeur et les nuages que viennent en masse.
Sergiom (96529) 2012-03-11 6:31
Bonjour Beverly
J'aime beaucoup la position des personnages dans l'image. Il semblent tourner le dos à un très beau spectacle, peut-être pour en découvrir un autre.
dta (86516) 2012-03-11 7:44
Hello Beverley ,
I love clouds ! And this one is really splendid . The composition is simple , but well balanced .
adramad (52428) 2012-03-11 9:05
Hi Beverley.
A simple but very beautiful composition, with this broad picture of the huge beach, which not even let us see the sea in the distance. The composition has a large DOF with the horizon line there in the distance.
Espectuacular sky contrasting with the warm beauty of golden sand, the child and the man, gives us ample proportions of this great beach.
Have a happy Sunday.
Greetings Ordiales c.
macjake (77657) 2012-03-11 10:14
Hi Bev
as i loook at this, it seems as if the large white clouds above are pushing the 2 people away :)
its a funny look :)
but man....what a difference those clouds make! imagine this photo without them, it changes drastically.
they add power, yet also grace.
a lovely visual
bertolucci (13366) 2012-03-11 10:31
Hi Bev,
A delightful beach scene. Lov the colours and the relative positions of the protagonists (cloud and people). The position in the frame of the people indeed is fab. And I'm not opposed to closed storytelling, so you get full marks here!
Re: the type of composition I used here is called 'fully filled', one of its aims is to connect the content of the frame directly to its context, hence the cut arm & head.
Have a wonderful Sunday evening!
bergese (6699) 2012-03-11 11:16
Hello Beverly
Une image minimaliste d'une grande beauté.
Beaux contrastes entre ciel et terre.Les personnages se font discrets et placés idéalement.
holmertz (64478) 2012-03-11 12:33
Hello Beverley,
A great and different kind of beach photo, where the water is so far off we can hardly see it. The light is wonderful and you were lucky to run across some magnificently shaped clouds. Od course the composition wouldn't have ben the same without the man and his child. To me it makes no difference which way they are walking, as long as they are there.
Kind regards,
delpeoples (60236) 2012-03-11 14:34
Hi Bev
You know I think I saw this beach recently on Eastenders? Just before Pat died. Those wind turbines out to sea ring a bell. I like your wide angle shot here. The people are an essential element and are well-positiond off-centre. Excellent strong colours and a wonderful sense of scale.
Thanks for sharing, enjoy your evening
bayno (18344) 2012-03-11 18:52
Dear Bev,
beautiful scene, very well framed, great depth, the sky is wonderful and I love the contrast between the three primary colors...
have a lovely week...
prasun984 (5590) 2012-03-11 21:23
Hi Beverley,
What a lovely and charming picture from coast line.
Management of light, colors and composition are certainly highlights here.like the textured blue sky.
the walking couple add a human presence here.
TFS - congrats,
jjcordier (79297) 2012-03-12 1:04
Très jolie composition avec ces nuages semblant menacer ce père et son enfant.
jlbrthnn (76039) 2012-03-12 6:12
Hi Beverley,
The picture is very smooth, and spectacular with these little characters on the vast beach. The composition is remarkable. The quality is excellent. Bravo.
Have a nice day
sacavem (18620) 2012-03-12 7:35
Olá Beverley,
A stunning stretch of beach, you were lucky with the beautiful clouds fill the sky. It will be interesting to see these statues, the sandy beach.
In this beach you can take a bath?
Have a nice week,
Cricri (133114) 2012-03-12 13:09
Hi Beverley
Simple composition et belle par ces couleurs, la présence des personnes et puis ce ciel tout a fait magnifique, très belle présentation
Belle soirée
rabdelnoor (3423) 2012-03-12 18:04
Hi Bev,
Very nice shot. The sky with the cloud formation really made the point on this picture. Good compostion also, on giving more space to the sky and including the families playing on the beach.
Very nice one.
BennyV (22483) 2012-03-13 1:36
Hello Bev
This beach is high on my list of places to visit, but everytime I'm in Liverpool (once or twice a year), I seem to get stuck in some pub or other.
This picture is another reminder to kick myself out and finally make it up to the Gromley statues next time. The many pictures I've seen of this place are very, very impressive.
What this picture adds, is that it gives a good sense of the location (rather than of the statues themselves) and a wonderfully nostalgic beach holiday ambience.
tyro (26384) 2012-03-13 2:11
Hello Bev,
This is a beautiful minimalistic picture the likes of which appear to be very popular these days. It also is a fine example of the effective juxtaposition of two complementary colours, namely yellow and blue.
The tiny Gormley figures in the distance and the man and child walking across this great expanse of beach beneath a glorious sky (enhanced by your use of a polarising filter) make for a fine composition.
Kind Regards,
cavli (1876) 2012-03-15 4:36
Hello Bev,
a simple shot but nice. I like the contrast with the blue sky. clouds look great. tfs
siudzi (34141) 2012-03-16 2:23
Hi Bev,
Lovely summer scene taken with extremely great composition. Love the cloudy sky which contracts very well with the yellow beach. Excellent work! TFS.
Bluejeans (64251) 2012-03-16 12:24
Ola Beverley ,
Enorme esta praia com este areal bem comprido , a foto ficou com uma profundidade magnifica , bonito céu com estas nuvens , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Bom fim de semana
danyy (0) 2012-03-28 13:02
Bonjour Beverley,
fanatique des jolis cieux, je ne puis qu'admirer celui-ci qui en plus semble un peu bénéficier d'un effet grand angle. Des nuages parfaits dans un ciel dont le dégradé de bleu est rendu de manière très naturelle.
Et puis il se marie bien avec les sables orangés.
Un cadrage bien dans les règles.
westcoastgirl1 (666) 2012-09-03 15:58
Hi Bev
You were right on to make the sky the star. That is what drew me to this photo. Wonderfully composed. Those are amazing clouds. I like how you minized the lower portion. Top notch work!
Take care,
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Jasmine Herron, 23, was riding on Atlantic Avenue near Prospect Heights Saturday evening when she was clipped by a car door that sent her reeling into the path of an MTA bus. She was struck by the bus and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Itauna Beach, Saquarema, Brazil (Saturday, October 26) Taj Burrow today defeated fellow Australian Mick Fanning to win the Mundial Coca-Cola de Surf 2002. The US$250,000 World Championship Tournament (WCT) recommenced this morning with remaining round three heats, and then continued right through until climaxing with the grand finale this afternoon.
Clean 3-4 ft (1-1.3m) waves were on offer, with good right-handers coming through on sets. A passionate beach crowd turned out to support their Brazilian surfers, as well as cheer on the international field.
Burrow, who hadn't won a WCT since 1999 when he took out the same event in Rio, also placed runner-up in 2000. The 24-year-old showed his determination today, however, overcoming the hardest opponents en-route to victory and the US$30,000 prizemoney. The West Australian was rated 6th leading into the Mundial Coca-Cola de Surf 2002, but following the win moved up into #3 and can still mathematically clinch this year's world title if he reaches both upcoming finals in Hawaii and wins at least one.
Against Fanning in the 35-minute decider, Burrow trailed for the first half, but after locking in an 8.0 for an amazing re-entry into aerial maneuver, he then struck the lead with his next ride and furthered it on another. Riding his last wave in, he raised his arms in disbelief, overwhelmed with emotion.
"So stoked," screamed Burrow, after being carried up the beach by a group of fellow Australian competitors. "I'm so, so psyched. I wanted that more than anything. It's the first final I've made in that long, and I haven't won one in ages. I thought I blew it a couple of times, as I had such a bad start and Mick was ripping. When I got that 8.0 we were just scrapping for a second wave, and I nailed it. I'm so bloody stoked (laughs).
"That's amazing," he continued, when told he was still in title contention. "I'm so stoked and am definitely going to go mad in Hawaii this year. So amped and it's so special to be in contention. I love it!
"It's too good," he added, of winning another tournament in Brazil and the beach support. "The spectators are the most into it I've ever seen. They're so determined, running around more excited than me, but it's so cool. The guys carrying me up the beach was all-time. They had the (Australian) flags ready… we were guaranteed an Aussie was going to win, but I'm so glad it was me."
Fanning, who began his second final of year in form, ultimately required another ride worth 7.26-points. Despite executing a carving reverse 360 on one wave, as he did in South African when he won, it wasn't enough this time round. Still, the runner-up placing pushed him from 12th into 6th position on the ratings.
"So stoked still," said Fanning afterward. "I knew Taj had an 8.0 and I needed to get something over a seven. I was just stoked to be in the final. It was always going to be hard with Taj and well done to him.
"I'm rapt," he continued, of his maiden WCT year. "I didn't do that well in Europe, but am just stoked to get some confidence back for Hawaii."
Equal third today were Russell Winter (UK) and Kieren Perrow (Aus). Both received US$10,000 and a major jump up the ratings following their semifinal finishes.
Winter, Europe's sole representative on the WCT, was the standout yesterday and kept his focus and momentum going against Australians Nathan Hedge and then Beau Emerton today. Burrow proved to strong, however, opening his account with an 8.0 and ultimately leaving the 26-year-old searching for his own ride worth 8.15-points. The result is the best to date for Newquay surfer.
"I made a mistake at the start by not paddling out first and getting the inside position on Taj," reasoned Winter. "That was the difference, and why I was winning all my earlier heats. I came down a bit late and he was already out there. He waited and when the sets came got the two best ones. I think if I'd gotten his waves I probably would have surfed better, and definitely think I could have won.
"I'm so stoked," he continued. "I was in a zone were you don't get stoked when you win, you just keep going. So I'm definitely happy now to finish off near the end of the year with a result like this."
Perrow began his clash with Fanning on track by posting a 7.5, but than sat too long with priority while his opponent got to work. Toward the end he required an 8.51, and while he caught another set, wasn't able to increase his tally on it. Nonetheless, the WCT newcomer has already established himself well within the current top 10 with his second consecutive semifinal finish.
"I guess I played my game well at the start," said Perrow. "I got my first quickly and then wanted to just wait with priority for another good one. I blew it by letting Mick get a couple underneath me and I respect his scores.
"My goal was top 10 and I'm just rapt," he continued, of his current position. "Hopefully I can achieve it. I can't wait for Hawaii."
Finishing equal fifth in the Mundial Coca-Cola de Surf 2002 were Beau Emerton (Aus), current ratings leader Andy Irons (Haw), runner-up Luke Egan (Aus), and Rodrigo Dornelles (Brz).
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I am trying to get some 39s or 38s pulled from Italy. I can get Terrain TX HPS in 39s, but Adventures are still a maybe...
Thanks for the effort. I'm contemplating sizing, especially since its a men's boot. I'll get back to you ASAP.
Liza, they are on their way here. Let us know if you want them.
boots arrived in 2 days!!! Being a "Sidi" nut for 20 years I was apprehensive...for naut! Awesome quality, comfort, goo gads etc...They are like your favorite pair of "Welly's" right out of the box! Schwing!
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Forma Predator Motocross Boots
For the last several months, we have been comparing several high-end MX boots, to find their strengths and weaknesses. One of the models we've been using is a new off road boot model from Forma called the Predator:

I make no secret of my admiration for the Italian boot companies; in an endless industry trend toward cost-cutting they are committed to good product above all. Forma is an emerging brand from that region, and the Predator is their attempt to compete with the establish players.

It is a little heavy, and a little bulky, but super protective and comfortable. Really like the ankle action, it is the best we have tried so far. The interior padding is also excellent, which contributes to their great fit.
By the way, we do our best to try and compare most all of them, back to back:
We are not pro MX flatbiller types, so we are admittedly not qualified to say how they are for 100' triples. But for offroad, enduro, DS, ADV, XC etc. use they are excellent.
Hope that helps.
I need some advice, after 15 years it's time to replace my Sidi On Roads, they've been great boots but I like to try something different. What would y'all suggest, I want water proof, comfortable to walk around in.
Hello mikejohn.
Going off your profile, for riding a Tiger, and presuming mostly road use, I would start with this as a short list:
Gaerne Balance Oiled - super comfortable, well made, great looking, durable.
Sidi Canyon - Gore-Tex, Sidi quality, good, non-narrow fit, smaller profile.
Both these have some ADV styling and design cues, but in our opinion are slanted more toward road use and usability. They are very slightly stiffer than your onroads, but not significantly.
If you are looking for something with more structure - always a good idea - then I would look at these models:
Forma Adventure - About the perfect blend of comfort and protection.
Sidi Adventure Rain / Sidi Adventure Gore-tex - Excellent protection and build quality, unusual fit (narrow), and a little clunky to walk in. The Rain model uses synthetic leather, the Gore-Tex is all full grain, plus has the GTX membrane.
Alpinestars Toucan - In our opinion, the most advanced design in the category. Lots of plastic, outstanding protection, great walkability, slightly lower build quality (but still very good), and Gore-Tex.
Let me know if you have comments or questions, and I'll do my best.
I should have added I have wide feet so narrow boots won't work. I have 3 tigers, one which I am going to convert for more dirt riding.
Got the Adv Boots...extremely happy with boots & the Service from Atomic is top notch.
What are people using to protect the Leather & keep them Waterproof?
Hi Mike. In that case, the second group of choices is better, minus the Sidi Adventures. Both are excellent, both good for wide feet. PM me your # and I can call to put more detail on it.
Hope you don't mind some input on wide feet. I am a EEEE fitting and have recently tried on about 10 different makes and models of boots.
Tried on the Forma. Too narrow.
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Juan Gonzalez is the only player in the Series that has the same walk-up music for every AB. And it isn't quite what you might expect.
Instead of something to get fired up, it's this slow, Latin ballad where the singer is basically singing–and this is very roughly translated–"We've been missing you, where have you gone."
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The immediate thought is fun: This is an article about a place called Hans' Bierhaus (2523 Quenby), and the main bad guy in Die Hard was named Hans. Die Hard was amazing, so let's make a bunch of references to that and go from there.
Alas, it does not work.
Hans' Bierhaus is nothing like Die Hard. Nothing. The two probably couldn't be more different. Bruce Willis killed, like, 12 terrorists in the movie, and as far as we can tell, there aren't any terrorists at Hans'.
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It's mostly a swath of people from various backgrounds (estimated median age: 27) talking about various things and drinking various beers. On this particular night — or any other night, we assume — everyone seems perfectly amicable and not intent on taking any hostages or blowing up anything.
Hans' does have some Christmas lights wrapped around a tree on the large backyard patio, but that's not the same as an explosion. Still, despite these deficiencies, or perhaps because of them, it's a most enjoyable bar.
Hans' has been around for nearly 16 years, in the same location, doing the same thing (providing its patrons with a leisurely drinking/hangout experience), which should be proof enough of its merit.
Six years ago, it was purchased in full by Bill Cave, an enjoyable man with an affinity for smoking cigars and watching Sons of Anarchy. Smartly, Cave opted to only streamline the existing Upper Kirby tavern a little bit.
The interior is still quaint and cozy, with an occupancy of about 40. It contains a couple of dartboards, a tucked-in bar, some seating and a bicycle mounted in a window ledge. The expansive back patio, complete with a regulation-size bocce court and a curious campaign sign for State Representative Ellen Cohen (which may or may not have been placed there ironically), remains Hans' key component.
The visitors, many of whom are regulars, have stayed pleased.
"What I like most about the place is the patio and the beer selection," says Brian Finch, 31, a law student at the University Houston.
As small as the building actually is, they've somehow managed to squeeze 125 different types of beer inside.
"It's hard to find such a large selection of beer on tap — it's a big selection without the douchiness," adds Finch, comparing Hans' to The Ginger Man (5607 Morningside), in his opinion a slightly more self-important venue also with a large selection of beer.
Others occasionally opt to name other reasons why they like Hans' — Josh Taylor, a 29-year-old Rice alumnus, makes mention of the bar's dog-friendly attitude, for example — but the general ease of an evening there, weekend or otherwise, is a sentiment many of the Bierhausers reiterate in various ways. Lots of places preach that type of thing, but Hans' seems fully consumed with making sure it's the case.
"It's not ever real hectic here,"says Cave, his cigar doing its darndest to fill the soft evening air.
"We can get really crowded, but even when we get crowded nobody ever bothers you. It's been here for almost 16 years," he continues. "We plan on being another 15 years, too."
Yippee ki yay, motherfucker.
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Remember Fedora Lounge (2726 Bissonnet), that early-evening hangout spot down Kirby a bit from Hans' that managed to be anachronistic even though it was in a strip center? Cave and a partner recently purchased that place, too. He's already begun tuning Fedora up, with designs on making it a prime gathering place for the coming holiday months. The most interesting changes in the works include a proper covered patio and a real live piano.


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It's official: Christopher Nolan is going to wait a few more years before he even puts his mind to another Batman film. How many more years? At least one more, now that The Hollyood Reporter has confirmed that Nolan has inked a deal with his producing partner in crime Warner Bros. to make his next movie, a sci-fi actioner called "Inception". (We're going to be following the movie via our sister site SciFiCool.com, so you can follow it over there as well if you are so inclined.) But as THR pointed out, it's not as if this is new for Nolan — he took three years to make "The Dark Knight" after the phenomenal success of "Batman Begins", so why wouldn't he take just as long to make the third one?
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Given the billion-dollar bonanza Nolan delivered with "Knight," one would suppose a treatment based on some poems he wrote in his fifth-grade journal would have gotten the green light. The writer-director-producer has done well by the studio, with "Insomnia," "Batman Begins" and "The Prestige" bringing in close to half a billion in additional theatrical revenue.
"Inception" is described as "a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind."
This pushes back any potential filming on a new Batman film, but three years — and "The Prestige" — passed between "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight." Nolan has also long been attached to direct a big-screen adaptation of the British TV series "The Prisoner" for producer Scott Stuber at Universal.
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BRAVE traders ran to the aid of a dad after he was dragged in to an alleyway and robbed.
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Mother of late pop diva Anita Mui says items to be auctioned today should be kept by the family
The mother of the late singer Anita Mui Yim-fong was reduced to tears yesterday by an auction of the Canto-pop queen's belongings that will take place today.
Tam Mei-kam, 88, criticised HSBC International Trustee Limited, the administrator of the star's estate, for being "disrespectful" to her daughter.
Over 400 items - including costumes, furniture, jewellery and awards - will go under the hammer, items that Tam said should be kept by her family or put in an exhibition.
The items for sale were originally housed in Mui's home in Shouson Hill, which was reportedly sold by the administrator for HK$147 million in August to finance decade-long legal battles with Tam.
"All my requests to take a look at the items were declined by the bank," Tam said yesterday. "It is unfeeling and cruel."
One Mui fan said she was sad to see that the awards won by her idol would be "scattered around".
"These awards won by her should be displayed collectively to the public as they are her life-long honour and pride," the fan said.
Astrid Chan Chi-ching, of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild, said she would see if any assistance could be provided to Mui's family.
A spokesman for HSBC International Trustee Limited said the auction was in accordance with Mui's wishes.
"Following the will of the late Anita Mui, HSBC International Trustee Limited, as an executor of the estate, appointed professional agents to realise the value of the assets of the estate, including a number of chattels [types of property]," he said.
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But Tam challenged the validity of her daughter's will after Mui's death and has been embroiled in lawsuits to date. Yesterday, Tam said she would never regret spending her savings on her dispute with the trust, which led her to bankruptcy.
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"I feel great right now," Ortiz said before Wednesday's 3-2 loss. "I feel the way I like to be right now."
Ortiz exemplified that by generating the only two hits Boston had against Toronto starter Shaun Marcum, who went seven innings. Ortiz hit two line-drive singles and got his average to an even .200 for the first time all season.
In May, Ortiz is hitting .310 with three homers and seven RBIs. His overall season numbers (four homers, 11 RBIs entering Wednesday) don't look quite as nice.
"He's getting closer and closer," said Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan. "I don't think he's completely where he wants to be, but he's feeling a lot more confident in the box. He's a little more confident getting deeper in the counts."
When did his swing start feeling better?
"I would say after the last road trip. I figured a lot of things out and you can see the difference," said Ortiz. "I'm just not playing every day right now."
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Magadan isn't surprised by Ortiz's mini-resurgence because he has seen the work that has gone into it.
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Getting ahead of 2012 input costs
A report earlier this week showed fertilizer prices are on the rise. Now, one economist says that's not the only crop input that's heading higher for corn and soybean farmers in the coming year.
Between farm land costs, seed fuel and fertilizer, rising input costs put a premium on locking in profits however you can in the coming weeks and months, says Purdue University Extension ag economist Alan Miller. In general, look for double-digit increases in what it will cost to raise corn, soybeans and wheat in 2012. That's largely driven by a likely increase in corn demand in the coming year, Miller says.
"Preliminary budgets show variable costs for rotation corn increasing by 16%, soybeans by 15% and wheat by 12% as compared with our January 2011 budgets," he says. "The markets are still signaling that they want more corn in 2012, so the question is whether farmers will listen. There probably will be more corn next year."
Specifically, Miller expects corn seed prices to rise by 5% to 10% for the 2012 crop. Earlier this week, University of Illinois economist Gary Schnitkey said anhydrous ammonia prices have already surged by more than $50/ton, adding that trend's likely to keep up at least in the near term.
So, what can you do to hedge against these rising prices? Look into pricing your fertilizer for next year's crop. Though prices have moved higher since their latest low point in early July of this year, they're only moving one direct, Miller says, and you can likely save by pricing it now.
Then, look at your cash rents. "It's hard to figure out a fair amount of cash rent, especially in an environment with so much potential for quick commodity price declines and input price surges," Miller says. "We don't want to see another 2009 where grain prices dropped, costs increased and profitability disappeared. It's a challenging risk management environment for the farmers.
"Try to help landowners understand the market and the volatility," he adds. "Possibly look at flexible lease agreements instead of locking in cash rents in case inputs increase and commodity prices stay where they are at now or fall even further."
In general, Miller suggests keeping your eye on costs rather than the highest yields in the coming year; 2012 will be a year when being the low-cost producer will pay off big.
"Commodity producers need to still be working on being low-cost producers on a cost-per-bushel-produced basis," he says. "Growers need to manage the expected margin between the selling price of the corn and their costs. Try to market to lock in commodity prices and to lock in prices on purchased inputs. Lock in profit margins and don't give up marketing strategies."
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Though overlong and at times pretentious and uncultured, usually at the same time, 1938 audiences still probably enjoyed most of it well enough, though the lack of A-list stars, more than the film's shortcomings, probably doomed this very expensive production at the box office. But it does have a lot of talent behind it: George and Ira Gershwin wrote most of the songs, Ben Hecht (among many others) wrote the sometimes funny script, it was photographed by the great cinematographer Gregg Toland (three years before he shot Citizen Kane). The MGM/Fox DVD, mastered at DeLuxe, is single-layered but looks gorgeous.
The nearly two-hour film, long by late-'30s standards, is basically a musical review. Top-billed Adolphe Menjou plays Oliver Merlin, the owner-executive producer at a big Hollywood studio (played by the Goldwyn Studios on Santa Monica Boulevard, in an aerial shot). His latest film, starring the difficult European star Olga Samara (ballet dancer Vera Zorina) is a huge flop, his second in a row. Shooting his latest Samara vehicle near Big Bear Lake, Merlin meets Hazel Dawes (Andrea Leeds of Stage Door), whose unpretentious common sense greatly impresses the studio boss for no good reason.
He takes to calling her "Miss Humanity" and hires her to be his consultant, relying on her advice for every major and many minor decisions. After work, she meets and falls in love with a short-order cook at a nearby a diner, an aspiring tenor named Danny (Kenny Baker). Meanwhile, the film also follows The Ritz Brothers (The Ritz Brothers), Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy (Edgar Bergen & Edgar Bergen) and a bit actor named Michael (Phil Baker) and their efforts to break into pictures.
The film is a strange jumble of talent. It features the Metropolitan Opera, and excerpts from Verdi's La Traviata, but also Sid Kuller and Ray Golden's unforgettable "Here Pussy Pussy," (with the lyrics, "Here pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy...") performed with bug-eyed enthusiasm by the Ritz Brothers. Phil Baker worked primarily in Vaudeville while Edgar Bergen (& Charlie McCarthy) were big radio stars.
The astoundingly beautiful Vera Zorina plays a temperamental European star along the lines of Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo, the type that had suddenly gone out of fashion in the late-1930s and labeled as "box-office poison" by exhibitors. And yet Zorina also dominates the ballet sequences though the film presents her as such an untalented actress many won't realize the exquisite dancer and beautiful but empty-headed actress are one and the same. And if you think ballet can't be fun, just wait to you get a load of her during the "Water Nymph Ballet," appearing in an incredibly racy, gold bathing suit-type outfit that if it were not created for a high-brow ballet number would never have got past the Breen Office censors.
The big problem with The Goldwyn Follies is its idiot plot. After watching the film I felt like forming a "Hollywood Studio Head Anti-Defamation League" because, as depicted, Menjou's character is considerably less intelligent than Curly-Joe De Rita of the Three Stooges - on a bad day! He starts out producing dramas so awful the audience laughs at the big death scenes, then he hires a woman with no taste or intelligence or experience to tell him what to do. "Miss Humanity's" ideas about movie-making are supposed to be naively charming, so simple and obvious as to be ingenious - or, as Merlin gratingly says repeatedly, awestruck, "Amazing!" In one early scene she pouts until Merlin changes Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet so that everybody lives happily ever after. If not for his stupidity in implementing all her bad ideas, she'd come off as a bigger dolt than he does.
Ultimately, the inept, tasteless Merlin is condescending to Plain-Folks Hazel ("If you could just stay as simple as you are," he says, "You'd be invaluable!") and the result of all their efforts is highfaluting artiness dumbed-down for the folks in Peoria. Actually, it reminded me a lot of Walt Disney's Fantasia (1940). It strains with affected unaffectedness.
Still, the comedy scenes are pretty good: Bergen and his dummy perform prime material that sounds like it was rehashed from old radio scripts; Bobby Clark, one-half of the very popular comedy team of Clark & McCullough until his partner committed suicide shortly before this was made, is fun in the risqué role of a casting agent; and Baker's amusing as a hapless actor. The Ritz Brothers, the main specialty act, are frenetic and their musical numbers especially are pretty funny, if bemusing. The score, George Gershwin's last, offers several standards, including "Love Is Here to Stay."
The "class" numbers are imaginatively done, with the "Water Nymph Ballet" coming off best, especially in the middle of that sequence where wind machines are used well with the ballet dancers' costumes, much like the dance sequence between Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds on the empty soundstage in Singin' in the Rain (1952).
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Filmed in three-strip Technicolor, The Goldwyn Follies is a beauty, and an interesting early Technicolor production insofar as DP Gregg Toland seems to have gotten away with shooting the film in a less garish, less over-the-top stylization Technicolor supervisor Natalie Kalmus generally imposed on such films*. It's hardly as distinctive as Toland's best black & white work, but it's restrained in a way that would largely disappear from American color films of the 1940s. The transfer is near-flawless; the image is bright and beautiful, with nary a misaligned frame. The DVD is single-layered, but that seems to have had no ill-effect on the quality of the image. The Dolby Digital English mono audio is fine, and handles the opera sequences well. The disc is closed-captioned but has no Extra Features.
Parting Thoughts
Though more a curiosity than a memorable musical, The Goldwyn Follies is an intriguing mixture of great if incongruous talent held together by a feeble story so hackneyed it becomes entertaining in its awfulness. But there are some genuine laughs, excellent production values and worthwhile musical numbers of all kinds. If you're a fan of classic movie musicals, this one is Recommended.
* I thought I had always heard and in read interviews with directors and cinematographers from that era that Kalmus's tastes ran toward the garish and less naturalistic, but reader Gene Schiller writes: "I think you have it backwards. Natalie Kalmus, from everything I've read, kept a very tight rein on Technicolor, discouraging bright or intense hues, which she felt would induce eye fatigue over the course of a full-length feature. It was probably Disney's Fantasia that broke the 'color' barrier - all the garish Technicolor extravaganzas date from this point. Otherwise, I enjoyed the review."
I did some additional checking, and it seems that Schiller is right, that my negative image of Kalmus's tastes were, at least in some respects, unjustified. I stand corrected.
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