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Your mom is going to love me!
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm hardly ever at a loss for words, but sitting here trying to write this profile has got me a little stumped... What do you write to introduce yourself to the person who could be "the one"? Ok... So I'm skipping a few steps, but the potential is out there, right? I'm ready to pack my bags at a moment's notice (don't know what my work would have to say about that) and travel the world. Sounds cliche, but is nevertheless incredibly true! I have dreams of setting foot on every continent sometime in my life - even Antarctica! A world cruise is on my bucket list. As an Anthropology major, I am passionate about other peoples and cultures and would love to study the world! Just looking for a research/expedition partner!!! I love everything theme park related, especially the Disney parks. I try to make it to one of the parks once every year or so. I enjoy going to baseball and football games. There's something about the atmosphere that I love. Nothing better than a summer afternoon at the ballpark with a hot dog, Cubs cap on my head. I can get along with just about any fan, but if when you sing "Take Me Out To the Ball Game" you "Root, root, root for the Cubbies", I think I just died and went to heaven. 'Cause if they don't win... it's a shame... I love concerts and live music, dinners out and evenings in. All is good for me as long as I'm with that "special one". Being an independent gal, I like my "girl time" too. Time apart makes the time we spend together even sweeter. As Dierks Bentley would say; "She needs to feel that fire". It's kind of one of my theme songs (yes, there's a playlist). I'm a quirky, confident spitfire with a genuine desire to be content and happy with what life throws my way. You? Be faithful, loving, kind, funny, intelligent, thoughtful, relevant. Be everything that I was missing and didn't know I was looking for. Just be a great guy who understands the importance of putting each other first, always. Good relationships can lift your soul and bring everything into sharper focus. They also take hard work and commitment. I'm looking for something to finally be worth it. So... Are you my potential partner in crime, my best friend and confidant? I knew it! There you are!
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Aerobics, Bowling, Cycling, Dancing, Other types of exercise, Swimming, Walking / Hiking, Yoga
I exercise 1-2 times per week.
I have Dogs
Two poodle mixes. While I wouldn't trade them... I would loan them out for parties and special events.
Disneyland and Disney World. Cruising almost anywhere. Wrigley Field. Luke's of Mundelein. Fabric stores. Your place or mine on a Friday night for pizza, movie and a board game.
Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...
I like to garage sale on weekends. Sewing and embroidery are a new hobby of mine. Here's what I would like to do for future fun: skydive, zip line, learn to make cheese.
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Promising Kelly Schweida-trained colt Better Than Ready heads the betting market for Saturday's Listed 2012 Hampden Stakes (1200m) which will take place on the opening day of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival at Doomben Racecourse.
Fresh off a sensational debut win at Eagle Farm on April 21, the son of More Than Ready is currently paying $2.80 at bookmaker.com.au to finish at the front of the 12-horse field of two-year-olds.
Before his debut, the talented youngster opened at over $20.00 but by race start was favourite and justified the betting plunge as he finished strongly to win by 1.3 lengths.
Better Than Ready has an excellent chance to build on his debut victory after drawing favourably and will be ridden by Ric McMahon out of barrier four.
Following the favourite in the betting is John O'Shea-trained filly Hoss Amor who is paying $3.70 to score a win in what will be her first race since the Magic Millions in January.
The daughter of General Nediym finished seventh on that day but won her only other start which was a Magic Millions lead up at Wyong.
On the promising filly's side on Saturday is a nice inside barrier draw and the services of New Zealand jockey James McDonald who has been in sensational form over the past couple of months.
Following the two favourites in the betting are last-start winner Boban ($6.00), Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes winner Choice Bro ($7.00) and Fastnet Rock filly Saturn Rock ($8.00).
Gold Coast–based colt Dansonate provides some value at $21.00 after running third to Sizzling in the Ken Russell Memorial Classic last weekend as does fourth in that race Dansal who is also paying $21.00.
The 2012 Hampden Stakes allows this group of promising two-year-olds a chance to show their wares ahead of the Group 1 juvenile event the TJ Smith which will take place at Eagle Farm on June 9.
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By Paul Macdonald
Not even Jose Mourinho gives his Real Madrid side any chance of producing the mother of Camp Nou miracles and turning round their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. The Portuguese dismissed any notion of a comeback during his incendiary press conference in the wake of Lionel Messi's two goals in the Battle of the Bernabeu, and statistics suggest he is correct in his analysis - no team in the history of the tournament has reversed a 2-0 first-leg deficit in the knockout stages.
No one seems particularly concerned with tactics, or line-ups, at the moment, however. Indeed, football seems the furthest thing from the minds of anyone connected to Barca or Real Madrid. Verbal one-upmanship and infantile point-scoring has become the order of the day, as both behemoths, in their own considered way, lambast their rivals while pleading that they too are victims in some convoluted conspiracy.
Mourinho's startling accusations represented the tipping point for a situation that had simmered menacingly until Pepe's second-half red card last week, and the aftermath has reached farcical levels of claim and counter-claim. No effort has been made by either club to extinguish the volatility, and even on Monday night, with a full five days of reflection behind them, they were at it again.
Aitor Karanka - hours after Madrid's unsuccessful plea to Uefa to have six Barca players suspended - did Mourinho's bidding by barely mentioning the contest, instead indicating a level of dishonesty and "double standards" in Uefa's decision.
Guardiola responded to calls for disciplinary action against his players, stating that "Madrid cannot decide who plays", even making reference to "109 years of history" between the sides. The fact is, the final comment should resonate more than the perpetual baiting that will likely extend far beyond Tuesday's final match at Camp Nou.
A century of rich heritage, political undertones, passionate rivalry and a collection of some of the greatest players ever to have played the game have helped solidify El Clasico as the finest club fixture in world football. It is revered, respected, and anticipated for months in advance. It represents something special; a clash of cultures in more ways than one.
Verbal volleys | Spanish giants must produce a match to remember - for the right reasons
Yet in the past 18 days, individuals claiming to represent the best interests of both these institutions have done their utmost to obliterate the mystique, and have allowed what should have been a memorable month to become the subject of ridicule from all quarters.
Luis Figo and the infamous pig's head in 2002 represents a particularly ugly modern-day moment in the Clasico chronicles, but that unsavoury episode arose at the will of incensed supporters. Here, we have players, coaches, and even senior officials behaving so inappropriately that their nefarious conduct is impacting on the overall reputation of
Four Clasicos in 18 days - and you can follow them all with Goal.com:
Apr 16: La Liga
Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
Apr 20: Copa Del Rey final
Barcelona 0-1 Real Madrid
Apr 27: Champions League semi, 1st leg
Real Madrid 0-2 Barcelona
May 3: Champions League semi 2nd leg
7.45 BST - Nou Camp
A lasting legacy, formulated by giants such as Alfredo di Stefano, Ferenc Puskas, Johan Cruyff and Laszlo Kubala, has been undermined by the current generation, and the world was far from impressed.
A line must be drawn. As difficult as it is when a mere game of football polarises opinion so ferociously, it is surely now time to move back to matters on the pitch. Madridistas are unlikely to ever forget how they were allegedly wronged in the Bernabeu last week - supporters never do. The club itself, however, should be more adept at channelling its anger, and remember that there is still a fifth encounter to be endured before Clasico overkill can be laid to rest.
As for Barcelona, any attempt to take a moral high ground is futile given their equal involvement in the distateful scenes. One of the most despondent aspects of Wednesday was the hounding of the referee from the Catalan giants, imploring Pepe be sent off while doing everything possible to make it so.
One man, it seemed, wasn't interested. It was Lionel Messi, after all, who did what only he can to provide the global viewing audience with something to remember besides petulance, simulation, and venom. His wonderful goal in the dying embers of the match will be remembered as one of the finest ever scored in the competition, and was another example of the Argentine defying logic in this season of almost-immeasurable achievement.
It is Messi who reminded those watching that Barcelona and Real Madrid, actually, are packed with thrilling players, and if they really wanted to could treat us all to the scintillating spectacle we hoped for but to a certain extent have been denied.
On Tuesday, Madrid should flex their attacking muscle. They have more than enough quality to hurt Barca if they see fit, and with the tie beyond them, containment is barely worthwhile. Another humiliation, in the style of November 2010, would clearly plunge Madrid into the depths of hell, but they performed mechanically, and arguably negatively, across the last three matches, and contribution to an open contest is a necessity in order to dismiss, even briefly, the nonsense of the past week.
Nothing can be said in front of a gathering of microphones that can reaffirm the belief of some who might have become disillusioned with what the Clasico represented last Wednesday. The language of football must be expressed in as optimistic a manner as possible in order to provide some kind of salvageable conclusion to the monotonous tit-for-tat that has dominated the press room.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are the best two teams in Europe. Shhhhh - if everyone is quiet long enough, they might just prove it to us, and restore some battered pride in the process.


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Mooringsport Woman and Her Cockatoo Reunited; Caddo Sheriff's Office Talks About Another Stolen Bird
Christina Moore told KEEL News how she got her stolen bird back. Since she's still relatively new to her Caddo Parish home, she doesn't know the neighbor who took the bird and sold it. Pretty amazing!
Caddo Sheriff's Spokeswoman Cindy Chadwick tells me this isn't the first time a cockatoo has been stolen from that area of the parish. Listen to THIS story!


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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, has given Justice Inyang Okoro, of the Supreme Court, one week to withdraw the bribery allegation he made against the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, or be ready to go to jail, for contravening the Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offence Act 2000.
The party further wondered why Amaechi, or anybody should attempt to bribe Justice Okoro, for an election upturned by both the Tribunal and the Appeal Court. An election widely condemned by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
This was made known in a statement signed by the State APC Chairman, Chief Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, on Thursday afternoon.
The statement berated Justice Okoro, for his wild and baseless allegation, as contained in his letter to the National Judicial Council, NJC, following his recent arrest by the Department of State Service, DSS, for alleged corruption.
The party noted that while the judgement in the Rivers State Governorship election dispute, was given by the Supreme Court, on January 27, 2016, Justice Okoro in his letter to the NJC, claimed that Amaechi tried to bribe him on February 1, 2016, to influence a ruling made four days earlier, and nine months, to alert the public about the alleged bribery attempt.
"One does not need a soothsayer to see that Justice Okoro is very confused, and thinks that by mentioning the name of Amaechi in his letter, he would deceive Nigerians, and play down the gravity of his sins and crimes against Rivers State people, and Nigeria as a whole," the Rivers APC said.Continuing, the statement said: "If we may ask Justice Okoro, why should Amaechi or anybody attempt to bribe him for an election upturned by both the Tribunal and the Appeal Court? An election widely condemned by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the international community, and both local and foreign observers, who monitored the shambolic exercise in the course of which over 200 of our members were slaughtered like chicken, just to install Chief Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in power at all cost?"
The Rivers APC, drew Justice Okoro's attention to the provisions of the Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offence Act 2000, which makes failure to report bribery, or a bribery attempt, a crime that attracts both a fine, and a jail term.
The party commended the DSS, for taking the bold step to bring corrupt Judges to justice. It urged the NJC, "not only to assist the Federal Government in this fight against crimes against our nation, but to also overturn the injustices meted to the various States and organs by these agents of darkness in the Judiciary, as this is the only way to atone for the blood of our dead members shed with impunity, during the discredited 2015 elections, in Rivers State."
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[Randi in blue] Whether you recognize the name from her brother, Mark Z, or from the "My Little Pony" styled escapades splattered across the Internet from her bosom buddy Julia Allison, (left), today Randi is stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
Chances are you probably didn't know much about the Zuck's sis until you read about her in the NYT's Styles Section yesterday. But with the launch of her internet venture, R to Z Media, (and the huge "launch party" she threw herself in Midtown's Japas 38 karaoke club), and her favorite gal pal landing a Reality TV show on Bravo, we get the feeling that she'll be making it hard for us to ignore her from now on...


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by Marc Bastow | January 8, 2013 5:04 pm
[1]The worry stick shifted Tuesday, with market watchers turning their attention away from America's debt ceiling and toward what's expected to be a dour fourth-quarter earnings season[2].
Q4 earnings growth forecasts have slid from 9.2% in September to the most recent 2.4%; and the trading day before Alcoa's (NYSE:AA[3]) opening salvo reflected that pessimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day down 0.41% at 13,328.85, the S&P 500 fell 0.32% to 1,457.15, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.23% to 3,091.81.
To its credit, Alcoa "officially" kicked things off the right way after the bell. The aluminum giant reported a profit of 21 cents per share, exceeding the 18 cents in the year-ago period, with most of those gains coming on cost-cutting. AA shares were up just more than 1% in early after-hours trading.
On Tuesday morning, Monsanto (NYSE:MON[4]) jumped the gun with Q4 earnings that bested estimates, and the company also raised future guidance. Shares jumped up more than 2%, touching a four-year high of around $100 per share before settling in at just over $98.
Shares of video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME[5]) dropped more than 6%[6] after the company announced a big dip in same-store sales for the holiday season. GME's problems were shared across the video game sector, which saw Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA[7], -4.7%), Take Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO[8], -3.1%) and Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI[9], -1.7%) all drop on the day.
Shares of Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:SHLD[10]) declined more than 6% after the retailer announced that CEO Louis D'Ambrosio is stepping down[11] for family reasons, leaving hedge fund manager and Sears chairman Edward Lampert as the new CEO. In the absence of any particular news, shares of fellow retailer JCPenney (NYSE:JCP[12]) shed nearly 5%.
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM[13]) sank more than 4% after the restaurant operator said its fourth-quarter sales in China would be weaker than expected thanks to, among other things, concerns over food safety standards.
Meanwhile, Verizon (NYSE:VZ[14]) shares sank just over 2% after announcing[15] its interest in buying Vodafone's (NASDAQ:VOD[16]) 45% stake in their partnership. VOD finished down just more than 1% on the news.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX[17]) also dropped 2% after inking a deal[18] with Time Warner (NYSE:TWX[19]) that will bring eight television shows to the internet subscription service's offerings. TWX gained just more than 2%.
Finally, Target (NYSE:TGT[20]) announced it will continue its policy of matching prices[21] from rival stores — including those from Best Buy (NYSE:BBY[22]) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT[23]) — that it started during the holiday season. Investors were unimpressed; the stock fell just over 1% Tuesday.
Marc Bastow is an Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he was long VZ and TWX.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake's seven-game skid came to a halt Wednesday. The Bees defeated Colorado Springs 8-7 at Spring Mobile Ballpark, using a five-run seventh inning to win for the first time since April 22.
"Well, it's a start. We played better baseball tonight. There are still a few hiccups out there where we could have been a little bit more efficient, but we got the W," said Salt Lake manager Keith Johnson. "We'll take them how they come right now. A new month, a new result."
Offensively, he noted, the Bees put together some really good at-bats.
Trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the seventh, Salt Lake opened its rally with an RBI double by Jimmy Swift. Bill Hall later drove in two runs with a single and Efren Navarro knocked in a pair with a shot over the right-field fence to put the Bees on top for good in a seesaw affair.
"That's what it's all about — having good approaches when the game is on the line," Hall said. "You've got to stick with your approach and you've got to get the job done there."
Colorado Springs did, however, manage to make things interesting right down to the end. The Sky Sox scored runs in the eighth and ninth innings to cut into Salt Lake's 8-5 lead.
The Bees, though, managed to hold on.
"I thought our guys did a very good job of competing for nine innings tonight," Johnson said.
Salt Lake overcame a 1-0 deficit in the fourth when Brad Hawpe evened the score with an RBI single and Trent Oeltjen added a two-run homer to give the Bees a 3-1 advantage.
The lead was trimmed to 3-2 in the fifth before Colorado Springs erased it with an RBI single by D.J. LeMahieu and a two-run triple from Corey Dickerson in the top of the seventh.
Salt Lake's game-deciding heroics followed.
After Tuesday's 9-3 setback that extended the losing streak to seven, Johnson was confident his team was going to work things out.
"We're going to get more efficient at the things that we do and we're going to get back in that win column," he said.
Johnson added that "everything comes around."
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"It's just part of baseball. Sometimes you have the winning streaks and things are going well and sometimes, you know, obviously, (things) aren't going so well," he said. "You just have to stay together and just keep grinding. It's a long season. It's still early."
The Bees, Navarro continued, just need to keep battling.
GAME NOTES: Salt Lake starter Billy Buckner had a season-high nine strikeouts for the Bees. ... The attendance was 3,633. ... Bees broadcaster Steve Klauke, who has called the action throughout the franchise's 20-year history in Salt Lake, will miss just his 10th game Thursday to attend his daughter Lisa's graduation from the University of Utah.
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- The Movie Itself
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- HD Video Quality
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- HD Audio Quality
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- Supplements
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Shall We Dance?
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- May 6th, 2008
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- May 6th, 2008
- Movie Release Year:
- 2004
- Studio:
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
- Length:
- 108 Minutes
- MPAA Rating:
- Rated PG-13
- Release Country
- United States
The Movie Itself: Our Reviewer's Take
A remake of Masayuki Suo's 1996 worldwide hit of the same name, 'Shall We Dance?' is typical of Americanized versions of flavorful foreign cinematic recipes. It grinds down many of the unique ingredients of the original and produces some bland mush, while still retaining the same basic premise. Yet, while 'Shall We Dance?' won't erase fond memories of the original, on its own terms it's a pleasant and surprisingly marriage-minded little concoction.
Richard Gere plays John Clark, husband to Beverly (Susan Sarandon), who's suffering the middle-aged blues. His life lacks sparkle and passion, and his marriage lacks sizzle. Then he sees the beautiful, forlorn dance instructor Paula (Jennifer Lopez) staring out the window of a local dance studio. Smitten, and just a little bit reckless, he signs up for her class, hoping to explore the flirtation while still playing by the "rules" of monogamy.
Soon John's long evening absences begin to concern Beverly, as well as their daughter (Tamara Hope), and even some of his fellow classmates (including Stanley Tucci and Bobby Cannavale) exchange knowing glances about the growing chemistry between him and Paula. The plot really shifts into gear when Paula taps a private detective (Richard Jenkins) to follow John, and eventually discovers his "affair." Will John succumb to the temptation and dance away with Paula, especially as he's preparing for the big championship dance competition despite Paula's growing suspicions?
'Shall We Dance?' reminds me of a "So You Think You Can Dance?" version of the little-remembered Gere film 'Intersection.' The story is essentially the same, albeit the device is dance, not drama -- Gere must choose between two women (his older wife, and a younger woman) at the middle-aged crossroads of his life. It's hardly new material, and it's certainly familiar to Gere (who has been excelling at playing these kind of conflicted characters lately). If director Peter Chelsom never does achieve the same light-yet-serious tone of the original 'Shall We Dance?', Gere does another fine job of conveying John's conflicting emotions -- his sense of loyalty versus the undeniable attraction to his new dance infatuation -- enough that he holds together the basic premise.
Where the new 'Shall We Dance?' stumbles is in going too broad with its comedy. The Gere-Lopez and Gere-Sarandon scenes all ring true, with nice understated chemistry between the leads, but Chelsom injects some other flights of fancy that fall flat. Tucci goes a bit overboard with the flamboyant "comedic relief" (he's about as subtle as C-3PO), while the underrated Cannavale is pretty much dropped from the movie after the first half. And while the dance sequences are well-staged and often quite sexy, the film again interjects too much intentionally slapstick-y, 'Strictly Ballroom' like shenanigans which only distract from the main action.
'Shall We Dance?' is ultimately worth a watch if only because it offers an unusual take on your typical "mid-life crisis, man-has-an-affair" movie. I won't spoil the film's ending, but it's rare to find a movie that manages to observe and understand the male urge to seek solace outside of a stale marriage, yet doesn't make adultery seem cute or coy. Which is why it's a shame that Chelsom didn't have more faith in the dramatic underpinnings of his story. By going too broad, 'Shall We Dance?' lacks bite. It's just enough fun to warrant a watch, but isn't nearly as meaty as it could have been.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
Disney presents 'Shall We Dance?' in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video. And it looks smashing.
It's rare that I have high expectations for the transfers of romantic comedies on Blu-ray, much less a movie like 'Shall We Dance?' which, quite frankly, hardly screams demo material, but this presentation is a wower considering the material. I was amazed at the level of detail and dimensionality -- it's truly like looking out of a picture window at times. Colors are intensely saturated (to the edge of oversaturation, but they never fall off). Blacks are pitch perfect and contrast is excellent -- the image has tons of depth but remains natural. Sharpness is likewise right on target, and I noticed no artifacts. My only nitpick is that the source has a few speckles, though they are minor. 'Shall We Dance?' looks ten times better than I expected.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
Audio comes in uncompressed PCM 5.1 Surround (48kHz/24-bit), along with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (640kbps) and subtitle options in English, French and Spanish. The mix sounds good, but is a bit less impressive against the video.
The best aspects of the audio are the excellent dynamics. The mix veers from loud to soft and back again with great dexterity, and plenty of vibrancy. The music sounds very warm and lush, while dialogue is well-balanced throughout. Low bass is also tight, and never overpowers the mix. Surround use, however, is pretty dull. The rears are rarely engaged for anything outside of score bleed and minor ambient sounds. Granted, a film like 'Shall We Dance?' doesn't need any real bombast, but I would have enjoyed a more active and engaging soundfield.
The Supplements: Digging Into the Good Stuff
'Shall We Dance?' hits Blu-ray long after the standard DVD, and ports over all the same extras. Video quality hasn't been upgraded for HD, however, with only 480p/i/MPEG-2 offered. (Optional English, French and Spanish subtitles are offered on all the goodies.)
- Audio Commentary - Director Peter Chelsom flies solo, and it's a solid track. Most interesting is Chelsom's extensive comparisons between the original Japanese film and his update, and the challenges he faced in interpreting dance for the American culture. There are also a few technical bits on specific shots and sequences, as well as much talk of the musical choices. Fans of the flick should definitely give it a listen.
- Featurette: "Behind the Scenes" (SD, 24 minutes) - Your standard making-of. Lots of film clips, plot recap, and fawning comments from cast and crew (including Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, and director Chelsom). Dated, and not very informative.
- Featurette: "Beginner's Ballroom" (SD, 6 minutes) - Far too short piece with the film's choreographers, and Gere, discussing the intricacies of partnered dancing.
- Featurette: "The Music of 'Shall We Dance?'" (SD, 4 minutes) - Another far too short piece deatiling a couple of tunes used in the film. Insipid comments from Mya and, especially, the Pussycat Dolls, does not a featurette make.
- Deleted Scenes (SD, 17 minutes) - Chelsom offers optional commentary on eight scenes. None are all that memorable, except a surprisingly extensive opening dance sequence that was entirely cut. The quality of the clips is just fair, however, with pretty fuzzy video -- a shame, especially as the choreography in the opening number deserved an upgrade to HD.
- Theatrical Trailers (HD) - Finally, Disney includes trailers for 'Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,' 'Sleeping Beauty' and 'Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas.'
HD Bonus Content: Any Exclusive Goodies in There?
There are no high-def exclusives.
Final Thoughts
'Shall We Dance?' is an entertaining and perfectly enjoyable romantic comedy. Though essentially slight, the dance sequences and music elevate the film above the merely routine. This Blu-ray is anything but, with unexpectedly terrific video, and strong enough audio and supplements. 'Shall We Dance?' is not a must-have, but fans will certainly be pleased.
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- 1.85:1
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- French Subtitles
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- None
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On 9 May the Spanish legal community accepted a special invitation to celebrate Europe Day at the launch of the ELI Spanish Hub. The event took place in the prestigious Centre for Political and Constitutional Studies, was opened by the Centre's Director, Benigno Pendás, and the President of the European Law Institute, Diana Wallis. President Wallis and Director Pendás highlighted the distinctively challenging moment that Europe faces and strengthened the role that the European legal community has to play in responding to those challenges. One of the coordinators of the Spanish Hub, Carmen Jerez Delgado, Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid and member of the ELI Council, led the event through its agenda. Professor Rafael Illescas, member of the ELI Council, presented the ELI to the audience as an expert, who has been involved in it since its creation.
The first round table of the event, focused on the interaction between European law and Spanish law, and counted on the participation of Encarnación Roca Trías, Magistrate of the Spanish Constitutional Court, Théophile M. Margellos, President of the OHIM Boards of Appeal and Professor Ángel Carrasco Perera, Professor of Private Law at the University of Castilla-La Mancha.
The second round table was chaired by Albert Ruda, co-coordinator of the Spanish Hub, Associate Professor at the University of Girona and member of the ELI Council. This part of the event included presentations by Juan Luis Requejo, Legal Secretary at the CJEU and Professor of Constitutional Law, and by the Secretary General of the ELI, Dr. Rosana Garciandía, who gave the audience an overview of the way the ELI works on a daily basis. Dr. Garciandía highlighted the importance of counting on an organisation with such an active membership as the ELI, in order for the legal community to respond to all the challenges that had been mentioned during the event.
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When I was house sharing in the early 80's it was traditional that any time one of us bought some new hi-fi equipment the first thing we played was Electrical Language, so it seems only fitting that it should feature in my first post.
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Francisco Castaneda came to the United States from El Salvador during its civil war of the 1980s. Fleeing the violence, his mother crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally in 1982 with Francisco, aged 10, and his three siblings. Her husband had died of a heart attack just before they left. For years, she did odd jobs and sewing in and around Los Angeles. But she died of cancer before turning 40 and before she secured legal status for her children.
After her death, Castaneda, by then in his late teens, was on his own. For a time he had a work permit and did construction. But then he got involved in drugs. In 2005, he was convicted of methamphetamine possession with intent to sell, a felony, and was sent to prison for three and a half months. Upon his release, federal authorities immediately detained him as an illegal immigrant. Pending deportation, he was transferred to a detention center in San Diego operated under the auspices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency newly organized under the Department of Homeland Security.
The agency's acronym, ICE, a rare instance of bureaucratic humor, has stuck. According to its website, ICE "investigates a wide range of domestic and international activities arising from the movement of people and goods that violate immigration and customs laws and threaten national security." Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the largest investigative agency in the Department of Homeland Security. In 300 facilities, both detention centers and jails, the government processes more than 300,000 detainees — men, women, and children — every year. One of the agency's five divisions, the Office of Detention and Removal Operations, "is responsible for promoting public safety and national security by ensuring the departure of all removable aliens from the United States through the fair enforcement of the nation's immigration laws." The agency is required to detain immigrants in humane conditions, their "departure" just and swift.
While in prison, Castaneda had noticed a sore on his penis and pain in his groin. His back and kidneys were also hurting. He filled out the requisite health-care request forms and was examined at the prison's "wart clinic." There, a Department of Corrections medical provider, a man believed to be "S. Pasha," found "a 2 cm x 2 cm raised white and yellow lesion on his foreskin." He prescribed antibiotics and ordered an "urgent urological referral," but Castaneda never received either.
Castaneda was taken to the San Diego Correctional Facility on Otay Mesa in March 2006. The minimum-medium–security lockup, whose population was 1000 when Castaneda arrived, holds detainees while their cases are reviewed; some stay for weeks, some for years. The facility is leased from the County of San Diego by the publicly traded Corrections Corporation of America, which owns or operates 66 prisons and detention centers. (In the wake of September 11, the Corrections Corporation of America received a boon in new contracts. In 2000, the company was nearly bankrupt while last year its revenue topped $1.4 billion.) When ICE contracts with private prisons, the agency guarantees "fair enforcement" of immigration laws, including inmate access to health care. In 2002, the Corrections Corporation of America was relieved of its contract to provide health care at the San Diego Correctional Facility; at the time, a federal medical director found the corporation had decreased its services severely. He returned the job to the Public Health Services' Division of Immigration Health Services, which, in an ironic twist, outsources some of its care, sending detainees to private doctors.
At the Otay Mesa facility, Castaneda complained, according to court records, that "a lesion on his penis was becoming painful, growing in size, and exuding discharge." He ranked the pain during urination and erection an eight out of ten. The suppurating wound had a "foul odor," a necrotic smell, the death of living tissue. The lesion was "now draining pus" and was "more macerated at the glans," or penis head. Lieutenant Anthony Walker, a physician's assistant employed by the Division of Immigration Health Services, examined him and requested a "urology consult" as soon as possible — and a biopsy, which he termed "a pertinent surgical" follow-up.
Castaneda told Walker that he was worried about the growth because his mother had died of pancreatic cancer at age 39. Walker, who stated later that he was not sure "what the lesion would present, if and when the biopsy was completed," realized it was best to "rule out penile cancer — the sooner the better." (A biopsy was the only way to do that.) Walker drained and cleaned the lesion, but within a few days the pus was back.
Castaneda was getting ibuprofen. At times, he would show his bloodied underpants to guards. They said they couldn't help his medical condition but would bring him clean bedsheets. One guard told Castaneda that he would pray for him because he could see how much he was suffering.
Two and a half months after the initial diagnosis, Castaneda saw Dr. John Wilkinson, an outside oncologist. His recommendation was unequivocal: "I strongly agree that" the lesion "requires urgent urologic assessment of biopsy and definitive treatment." He wrote that from even "benign lesions" there can be "considerable morbidity." Castaneda should also have his foreskin circumcised, Wilkinson wrote, adding that everyone understood "the need for urgent…treatment."
Enter Dr. Esther Yun-Hung Hui, the clinical director at the Otay Mesa facility and the only onsite physician for the facility's 1000 detainees. After assessing Castaneda's case, she wrote that the Division of Immigration Health Services rated a biopsy as an "elective outpatient procedure." Her recommendation was "to pursue outpatient biopsy that would be more cost effective." The upshot was, Castaneda received nothing except more pills.
Castaneda filed a grievance, citing Wilkinson's recommendation, but the grievance was denied. A day later, health services personnel documented that Castaneda's penis was "getting worse, more swelling to the area, foul odor, drainage, more difficult to urinate, bleeding from the foreskin." The record also expressed the opinion that he did "not have cancer at this time," as he had not had a biopsy diagnosing cancer. He was advised "to be patient and wait."
I am just speechless. Had Castenada been a dog in the pound, he'd have gotten much faster and more humane treatment before dying an excruciating and needless death. I hope his daughter wins the case. Although it will not bring her father back, it will be ONE MORE nail in California's Prison Coffin. Sadly, there are many "Castenada's" in our California prisons. For those of you who wonder "why" our prisons are under Receivership, this case alone should answer that question. It has been found that one inmate dies needlessly or from negligence and medical incompetence every 6 days in our prisons. It is also reported that (at least) one inmate suicide per week occurs. I feel like ranting and raving and quoting study after study after report after report, but I won't. Let me just ask - where has our humanity gone? We pass laws to protect chickens - CHICKENS THAT WE ARE GOING TO KILL TO EAT ANYWAY! - yet "We the People" (yes, VOTERS - WE) allow this rampant and unspeakable type of horror to thrive in our prisons. This story makes me not just ashamed to be a Californian, it makes me ashamed to be human.
As for passing laws for chickens by: Keith Richard Radford Jr
Chickens have not won in the request on their behalf by speakers for the silent fowl by foul lawmakers pushing agendas. The fact is that by changing the law for chickens space the adjustment effects the space an inmate has available to live in. Now many law suite have been set aside and people can be packed tighter for more revenue for them revenuers.
Speeking of tax dollars and the flimflam man, when voting on one side of an issue and it is all you see look closer cuz, cuse reading chicken lips is not possible, they have NoNe!
I am sorry to say but I once worked at Corrections Corporation Of America in Otay Mesa. It was time someone exposed these inhumanities. What this article has stated is fact! 100 percent accurate. I understand inmates and detainees have broken the law but in that facility only 10 percent of those housed there are level III inmates, the majority are illegal aliens. These inmates have been violated to such extreme that I believe this facility should be closed and their ICE & USM contract revoked. Corrections Corporation of America is just there for the money. The lack of qualified officers and staff at that facility is lacking. Half if not more of the Detention Officers could not pass a Psychological evaluation. They are not even required to have a CORE Certification by the state of California, all they are require to have is a California Guard Card a monkey can get that. How can you be a first responder to an emergency if you do not have adequate training. There goes our tax dlls. As to the Castaneda Family my deepest apologies his death was not necessary nor warrented at least here in the United States
WOW!!!!!!!! that was a TRUELY biased rendition. but it is too common to point a finger and to find a culprit to blame for an otherwise unfortunate part of reality. PEOPLE GET SICK, PEOPLE DIE. Lack of health care, because of a positive financial situations or status in life is an everyday problem. Rich and prominent people have better healthcare and options than those less fortunate. Unfortunately people in jail are on the bottom of this totem pole. Not the very bottom however. At least there IS a 90+ MILLION dollar budget for them. What about our own law abiding, working class, but not insured citizens that cant even walk into a hospital without the badgering of an insurance card or no service. While it absolutely SUCKs about Mr. Castenada, this is happening all day everyday to our American families. WHO do u point the finger to there? WHAT do YOU do besides shake your head and look for someone ELSE to blame. this was just more self righteous propaganda!
Blue - based on your comments I can only guess that you did not read the entire article. And to clear up any misunderstanding you have about receiving health care: ANYONE, regardless of income, can walk into an emergency room and get immediate attention, whether they have insurance or not. A public hospital, BY LAW, can't turn anyone away. PERIOD. Mr. Castaneda continued to be denied proper and timely medical attention, and since he was in custody he didn't have the ability to "just go to the nearest ER".
I agree with you that health insurance is not something we all have and it's a problem for many. But we do have programs such as Medi-Cal, Medi-Care and Healthy Families for the truly desperate or needy. There are also insurance programs for the self-employed as well as programs that an individual can pay for themselves if they make too much money to qualify for either full Medi-Cal benefits, or co-pay Medi-Cal. But again, ANYONE (not in a prison or jail) can go to a public hospital's ER and get immediate medical attention.
Blue, in addition to what JacKim wrote, you should me mindful that this was a case that amounted to death through torture and neglect.
How would you react to growing a tumorous mass on your genitals. Jabs of pain when you try to walk, going without liquids to avoid the razor blades ripping out your urethra when you pee. The daily horror of waking up to torn skin and blood soaking your underwear. It spreads to your rectum, you can feel the mass under your skin, growing larger and more painful as you sit in your cell, waiting and hoping they'll do something to help you.
Even the guard-card prison staff feels pity for you, wincing in sympathy as they see you groaning in pain. All they can give you is a few ibuprofin. They write in the log, day after day, describing your horrible symptoms, and it just gets worse.
Blue, do you think that is acceptable?
Yes, many of us have no health insurance. But at least we can stumble to a hospital and expect that they'll at the minimum attempt to do something about a situation as dire as what this man endured, month after month.
The prison choose to turn a blind eye to an unmistakable tragedy happening right before them. They allowed the torture to go on. And on. And on. In prison, where there is no escape.
Then, when he was past any hope of recovery, they dumped him on the street.
Blue, this does NOT happen every day to American families.
People DO get sick, yes. But they do not have to DIE...especially when it's detected and treated early. Castaneda DID detect it early. He tried his hardest to get any kind of treatment, and it was denied to him.
Was it scorn? "Hee, hee. Dude's got something growing on his dick. How funny!"
Was it prejudice? "Screw em. Wet backs in prison deserve what's coming to them."
Sorry, Blue. There's no reasonable excuse, no equivication, and no argument to be made that this is somehow normal or acceptable. When you imprison someone, you take responsibility for their care in detention.
Imprisoning someone and then allowing them to die is negligent homicide, manslaughter in the 2nd degree. Bringing this story to the attention of the public isn't propaganda, it's important journalism and one of our few safeguards against official abuse.
Now let's hope the doctors and officials who allowed this man to die through neglect are held accountable.
This case is still in court being litigated (it is a very well known case) and I have a feeling when it is over there will be a judgment in the 8 figure range-and there will be no accountability in governent, zero, none, nada, for those responsible.
I truly am sorry for the plight of Francisco Castaneda, however, HE himself is responsible for the decisions that put him in this situation. I'm sure all the bleeding heart posters here don't stop and consider the MANY legal citizens who were denied medical care in areas where illegals broke the system to the point where hospitals closed and medical aid was no longer available. Too bad - I hope the long-suffering tax payers don't get hit in the pocketbook for Francisco Castaneda, once again.
This case is very dificult. For one it does not matter what country a person is from! This is the United States of America the land of the FREE! NOT everyone can just walk into an ER and get immediate services. Before it is all sent into the prison or jail system, if you look at the "crime" itelf. if one is committed. If you are a suspect in any crime and you stroll into an ER they cannot touch you until the police show up and clear you. EMS rolls up on a scene before the police, they cannot treat you or even leave their vehicle until the police come to clear the scene. You could be shot and bleeding to death but the police do not come for 20-40 minutes later but the ambulance was there 5 minutes after the call. Is that considered neglect?? What about if you are an EMT or firefighter, paid or not if you witness an accident you are technically not allowed to leave the scene of that incident until cleared by police. If you do leave the scene before cleared and the victim dies, you can be charged with their death. I personally would not want that on my consience, sitting in the ambulance waiting for the police to show up while a person dies in front of my eyes.. I would much rather lose my job.
As for Castaneda's case, they could have passed it off at first but as it got worse, they should have taken the proper measures to take care of it. They thought with all the deaths and money they were saving by letting them all suffer then release them... well they thought they were coverin their oen arse.. GREEDY, GREEDY,GREEDY what would that mean if they spent a few million on health care?They would have less funds, but what did the funds go for anyhow? They were housing 3 people in a cell so it wasn't for construction of new cells.... Then I think the topper to this one is they had people wash the medical records clean, that tells you right there they KNEW they were guilty and proceeded through with it anyway. Must have paid that person off with the money they were saving huh?? I think that someone should come through and look through all the guards reports of observations unless they weren't even writing it down... this whole thing just sickens me. Anyone who has even had a wisdom tooth bother them knows that is makes the whole side of your face hurt from tour jaw to your ear to your head... Can you imagine having that pain CONTINUOSLY for MONTHS before getting it even looked at. After you take a medicine for so long your body becomes immune to it so it does not work anymore... How would that pain feel EVERYDAY ALL DAY??? That is just from a TOOTH!!!!! I cannot even imagine what Castaneda went through. I know it will not bring her father back but they took her father away and I hope they set Vanessa up financially for LIFE!!!


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Why: Every winter San Diego's Tijuana River Valley is inundated with trash carried by the bi-national Tijuana River. Each rain event brings tons of ocean-bound trash and solid waste through the valley and the protected Tijuana Estuary. This poses serious environmental, health, and economic threats to our region. The event's message is clear: the only way to clean-up the Tijuana River is through cross-border collaboration.
Who: Families, students, ranchers, surfers, Navy Seals, farmers and environmentalists from both sides of the San Diego-Tijuana border ranging in age from 7 to 77 will be working side-by-side to clean-up the Tijuana River Valley by hand.
When: 9 am – 12pm on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 (The event is also part of the International Day of Climate Action and is one of 3000 events across 159 countries to protect our environment and take a stand for a safe climate future.)
Where: 2220 Dairy Mart Rd. – West of the Dairy Mart Bridge
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DEAR SECRETARY LOCKE AND AMBASSADOR KIRK: We are writing to express our continued concerns about China's use of a Value-Added Tax (VAT) rebate to promote its soda ash industry at the expense of U.S. exports. For over two years, China has provided its domestic manufacturers with an artificial incentive to export through a 9% rebate of the 17% VAT. For a number of reasons, we ask that the issue of the soda ash VAT rebate be specifically included on the JCCT agenda this fall.
After suspending its VAT rebate for soda ash in July 2007, China reinstated the soda ash rebate in April 2009 to encourage its own exports during the global economic crisis. China's state-supported soda ash industry is the largest in the world and this policy is harmful to its international competitors, particularly U.S. soda ash manufacturers. As you may know, U.S. soda ash has a natural advantage over Chinese soda ash, based on a manufacturing process that is much more sustainable in terms of environmental protection and energy use than the synthetic processes used in China. China's manipulation of the VAT rebate to support its domestic soda ash industry also has wider implications--not only is it economically unjustified, it contravenes China's own interests in shifting energy resources from more productive and efficient industries.
We must focus on Chinese policies that are a direct threat to U.S. exports and U.S. jobs. The soda ash VAT rebate is one such policy. Chinese exports compete directly with U.S. soda ash exports in the Asia-Pacific market and beyond. Although the VAT is just one part of China's overall industrial policy, the soda ash VAT rebate is a distinct threat to U.S. manufacturing in a sector where the United States enjoys a natural competitive advantage. If we don't stand up for the pillars of our export-based manufacturers like the soda ash industry--and the U.S. workers employed throughout the soda ash supply chain--we cannot seriously contend we are doing everything we can to support U.S. exports.
We ask that the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative's Office ensure that the soda ash VAT rebate is raised at the highest levels with Chinese officials at the JCCT meetings this year. The message should be as clear as it is convincing; namely, China should live up to its repeated pledge to discourage the expansion of highly-polluting and energy-intensive sectors such as its own soda ash industry. Policies aimed at promoting soda ash exports, such as the VAT rebate, are inconsistent with China's own stated goals and a direct threat to U.S. interests.
We greatly appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to your response.
Senator Michael B. Enzi; Senator John Barrasso, M.D.; Representative David Wu; Senator Joseph I. Lieberman; Senator Robert Menendez; Representative Cynthia Lummis; Senator Ron Wyden; Senator Jeff Merkley; Representative James A. Himes; Senator Frank Lautenberg.
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The cafe is situated on the less-occupied stretch of Washington Street between Hillcrest and Mission Hills proper. Considering the relatively sterile feel of the block on which it's located, Toma Sol manages a comfortable vibe that might make the quiet coffee shop a good place to sit and get some serious work done.
A shot of espresso (the coffee comes from local roaster Cafe Moto) was better than average with good crema and a deep, rich flavor that had a touch of sweetness to it even without sugar.
The cafe serves panini in a few different flavors and soup from Decker Brothers, a company that purveys ready-to-serve soups to a handful of San Diego coffee shops and small restaurants. A Tuscan lentil soup ($5.25/16oz) was very hearty and had just the right texture; not too brothy, yet not quite reduced to gravy. It could have withstood a dash or two of salt and pepper, which is not ideal but far better than the alternative since one cannot un-salt soup.
In addition to the soup and sandwiches, there are a few pre-packaged salads on display from Ganosh Gourmet. The Coronado-based company, which offers weekly meal plans and home delivery, seems to produce some nice looking food, though I didn't have the appetite to sample any of it at the cafe.
Somebody at Toma Sol knows her way around a blender. A mango smoothie ($4.05) was gloriously thick and managed to strut the line between fruit and ice perfectly.
The pleasant atmosphere and professional coffee making at Toma Sol were more noteworthy than the food options. The available snacks and light meals would definitely suffice for, say, the frazzled graduate student working hard on a thesis and unable to tear himself away, but they wouldn't really warrant a dedicated lunch trip unless caffeination was a serious priority.
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Why See Nutcracker in the Lower?
Krumping rats and popping soldiers, crooked hats, and the Nutcracker ballet, re-imagined by the Urban Ballet Theater, will never be the same. The Abrons Arts Center hosts Nutcracker in the Lower for its ninth consecutive year, establishing a cultural tradition that is as diverse as it is relevant. Exploding with daring and delight, the classic story of Clara and her magical adventures is tweaked to reflect Manhattans cultural diversity. The "Party Scene," traditionally depicted as an opulent 19th-century ball, becomes a holiday salsa fiesta, while the "Battle Scene" between the gigantic mice and crisp toy soldiers is infused with hip-hop choreography. Traditional Flamenco and Chinese ribbon dancers add a dynamic cultural authenticity in the Spanish and Chinese segments, and classical ballet forms retain the traditional grace of the delicate "Snow Pas de Deux" and "Waltz of the Flowers." Tchaikovskys original score remains largely intact throughout the ballet, injected with the baselines of hip-hop and the burnished cante of flamenco. The representation of such diversity not only innovates the storytelling for both children and adults, but it also serves as a natural expression of the multi-layered community of artists in the Lower East Side.
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Washington Community High School
Monday: Vegetable bar (served daily), WG corn dog, WG Sun chips, seasoned peas, fresh orange, mixed fruit. Tuesday: Beef & noodles or macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, blueberry oat muffin, fresh grapes, strawberries. Wednesday (1:10 dism., prof. development): Taco soup w/WG corn chips, black bean & corn salsa, fresh apple, sliced peaches, snickerdoodle. Thursday: Cowboy cavatina or spinach Alfredo, steamed green beans, roasted squash, fresh banana, apricots, whole-wheat roll & jelly. Friday: Chicken quesadilla or honey mustard deli wrap, salsa & WG tortilla chips, fresh citrus fruit cup, applesauce.
Monday: Veggie bar (served daily, MS, HS), hamburger, whole-grain bun, french fries/sweet potato fries, grape tomatoes, applesauce, chocolate pudding. Tuesday: Spaghetti, WG bread stick, spinach/romaine salad & dressing, pineapple chunks, cottage cheese (HS). Wednesday: Soft shell tacos, lettuce/cheese/salsa, fiesta salsa, WG tortilla chips, fruit salad. Thursday: Teriyaki chicken, brown rice, sliced carrots, steamed peas, diced pears, fruit juice cup, cookie, buttered bread (HS). Friday: Hot dog, whole grain bun, baked beans, celery sticks/ranch, grapes, WG dessert stick (HS).
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Monday: Hamburger on bun, romaine & tomato, sweet potato fries, fruit cocktail, Rice Krispie bar. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, fresh broccoli, wheat roll & jelly, strawberries & bananas. Wednesday: Chili, WG corn chips, celery & cucumbers, cinnamon roll, orange smiles. Thursday: Baked ham, two-potato mash, green beans, angel biscuit, jelly, kiwi. Friday: Macaroni & cheese, meatballs, seasoned peas, fresh baby carrots, whole wheat bread, jelly.
Monday: Chef salad (offered daily, HS) or ham & egg casserole, tri-tater, green peppers, wheat bread, juice. Tuesday: Potato soup/crackers, turkey sandwich, cherry tomatoes, mandarin oranges. Wednesday: Sloppy jo/WG bun, cooked carrots, fresh broccoli, fruit cocktail. Thursday: Beef stew, peas, WW biscuit, celery, peaches. Friday: Grilled ham & cheese, baked beans, lettuce mix, honeydew melon.
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Washington Community Y
Monday: Loose meat burger/bun, sweet potato puffs, creamy coleslaw, fresh fruit, chocolate chip bar. Tuesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, California medley, apricots, wheat bread. Wednesday: Turkey tetrazzini, mixed green salad, wheat bread, tropical fruit, ice cream cup. Thursday: Ham balls, mashed potatoes, baked beans, wheat bread, peach/banana cup. Friday: Cheese pizza, broccoli, lettuce salad, fruited gelatin, vanilla wafers.
Wellman — Goodman Senior Dining Center
Monday: Sausage gravy & biscuits, scrambled eggs, fruit, coffee cake. Tuesday: Spaghetti/meat sauce, spinach, bananas & oranges, bread pudding. Wednesday: Chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, peas, fruit medley, chocolate cake. Thursday: Tuna & noodles, Harvard beets, mixed green salad, fruit, ice cream. Friday: Meat loaf, baked potato half, lima beans, oranges, fudge oatmeal bar.


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Gary Neville slaps down complaining Arsenal fan Piers Morgan after the win in Fenerbahce
Gary Neville 1 – Piers Morgan 0.
Following Arsenal's 3-0 away triumph at Fenerbahce in the Champions League, most fans of the Gunners would have afforded themselves a moment's pause and celebration after successfully negotiating what could have been a banana-skin fixture.
Piers Morgan is no usual Arsenal fan.
Despite the Gunners all-but confirming their spot in the Champions League, CCN's talking-head couldn't help himself from ranting against Arsene Wenger's transfer policy.
Morgan's tweet attempted to drive a wedge between two groups of Arsenal fans: "true" Gunners and "dumb" Gunners.
Unhappy at that distinction, though, Sky Sports' Gary Neville stepped into the breach to recategorise Arsenal fans into different groups: Piers Morgan's group of "not-normal" Arsenal fans, and the much larger, everyday group of "normal" Arsenal supporters.
See how Gary Neville slapped down complaining Arsenal fan Piers Morgan after the win in Fenerbahce below.


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On 04-May-10 20:18, Yann Forget wrote:* python2.3_2.3.3-7 because of emacs21python2.3 builds even without emacs21.
Yes, but it's called out as a build dependency. That's either a bug or the build should be split in two. The dependencies of python-numeric are still not available. I'm unable to build atlas, for example.
I am still unable to compile a GCC, either 3.3 or 3.4, which passes the built in tests of the compiler. Those tests aren't run by debian rules to build the package, so the fact that we're all able to build the compiler suite has nothing to do with whether those compilers would pass the test suite.


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Know Your Zine: Borderline Retarded
Mass Appeal continues its weekly exploration of the ambition-driven, DIY sub-culture that is the world of zines.
This week we take a look at photographer/skateboarder Phil Jackson's skate culture zine Borderline Retarded. Now on its eighth issue, the Brooklyn-made, saddle-stitched zine is printed yearly and sold for the bargain price $5 at the annual FDR 4th of July party in Philly as well as on Etsy.
Jackson describes the zine as a mix of "photos of skateboard and youth culture with handwritten musings on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Often crude, occasionally poetic, always entertaining." Jack Kerouac meets The Gonz in 20 pages.
Mass Appeal: How long have you been involved with skating?
Phil Jackson: I started skating when I was a wee lad, just a 10 year old boy, so that makes 15 years and counting . . .oh jeez.
What does the title Borderline Retarded mean?
I actually can't remember how I came up with the title. Originally there was a sticker that was a half-toned graphic of a childhood photo of me lookin' kinda screwy. I just wanna put it out there I mean no offense to anybody with a retarded child, it's just a joke.
When did you start publishing and what was the original inspiration?
I broke my ankle at Skatopia in June of 2005. Laid up, I had been thinking about trying to make a zine when I got a package from Michael Sieben of his old project, Programmed From India. I was so psyched on it. It was just the perfect brand of humor (with jokes like "Top 5 Reasons to Start Smoking: Reason #1, it will give you something to do during that 5 minute period of depression immediately after you masturbate.")
I got stoked and realized that I had a month until the 4th of July party at FDR [skate park]. Since I couldn't skate, I figured it would be a good way to keep myself busy, and I could give them out to all the people in town for the party. My basic idea was to make a zine about skateboarding that never really mentions it. But if you get it, you get it.
Can you tell us more about the 4th of July party at FDR skate park and the relationship to the yearly release of your zine?
Every year there is a huge party at FDR for the 4th of July. So I knew a ton of people from all up and down the east coast would be there and I could kind of spread it around that way. After the first issue, I just kept putting the zine out once a year on that date. Until recently I would always do a center spread that was a photo from the park, and it would say "Greetings from your friends at FDR skatepark. See you next 4th of July!" Sort of like a postcard.
I still put the zine out once a year on 4th of July. It gives me a hard deadline to work from and people know to expect it on that date, so that keeps me motivated. And I like that every issue is a single year's worth of photos from that previous year. So a little stack of zines can represent eight years worth of my work. Kinda crazy.
How would you describe the design and style of the zine and how did it come about?
Basically, when I started, I was literally ripping off Anti-Hero ads as best I could. I would cut them out of magazines and study they layout. I couldn't understand what made them so good. So it was me just desperately trying to cop that style. The "I don't care how this comes out so it ends up being awesome" look.
Now I just try to do interesting things combining text and image, try not to repeat myself, explore / learn / mess up. I try to put photos next to each other that can react or play off of each other in a new way. I think this last issue I really tried to step outside of the routine and find new ways to do things. If you feel a pattern emerging, you have to break free from that.
Why are there no photos of tricks?
Like I said, I don't really want to mention skating directly. And I shoot skateboarding all the time, fish eye lens and flashes, that whole kit. I think that has its place in glossy skate mags, but my zine isn't really about that. I'm just not interested in showing the act of skateboarding — even though the zine is about skating. It's kinda like if you know, you know…you don't have to be told.
Can you elaborate on capturing the aesthetic of traveling within the zine? How you represent the lifestyle of traveling and skating.
Traveling and skating are the things that I live to do, and documenting that has always come naturally. I try to be a fly on the wall so to speak…I'm in the trenches with the rest of the soldiers so I blend in pretty good. More recently I've been trying to write more, tell the story surrounding something, or use extended captions, not just titles. Trying to impart some kind of insight (not that I have any) or lead the reader in a certain direction, let them know what I was thinking at the time.
Did the zine inspire the book FDR Skatepark: A Visual History?
I wouldn't really say that. I worked on the FDR Book out of admiration for the park. It's such a special place…it really is one of a kind. But my zine is more about my love for skating and the culture in general, if that makes sense.
Besides your zine, do you have a favorite zine you'd like to share?
I'm going to name some of my recent acquisitions from this summer:
Corey Rubin's Untitled #2 — a world of abstraction from up and coming Brooklynite skate celebrity Corey Rubin
Over & Out #2 — trains, skateboards, and the print exchange program via one of my favorite people in the world, Brad Westcott
Smoking Is Cool #3 — my friend works at a pizza shop in SF and gave me this. I like!
Tim Johnson's With Boys #1 and #2 – Chicago / skateboarding / cool use of notes and handwriting, I like!
Chris Bernsten's Daily Practice — awesome black and white natural light Leica action, Chris and I do a similar thing but he does it better… and he has a new book out called the Ritual of Nothingness
Cheese Bike #5 – There's this kid that lives in Bushwick Brooklyn and he has a grill mounted to his moped…he sells grilled cheese sandwiches for $1 at art openings, super nice guy, and this is his awesome zine of philosophical musings. And it even comes with financial breakdowns of his exploits as a grilled cheese vendor.
Check out more of Phil's photography and left over copies of the eighth issue on Etsy.


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Imagine Dragons & The Fray to Play Amnesty International Show"As artists, freedom of speech is really important to all of us so I think that's a cause we can all get behind," said Imagine Dragons' Daniel Platzman.
'Glee' Returns With Music From Gaga, Adele, J.LoTonight's premiere, airing on its new night and time, allows fans to catch up with all their favorite characters after a summer of big changes.
Kelly Clarkson Is Taking Requests - 5 Songs She Should CoverOn Kelly Clarkson's summer tour with The Fray, the singer's taking requests. CBS Local has a couple of ideas.


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Pierzynski to get two more days to heal
Pierzynski to get two more days to heal
Pierzynski could have played in Friday's series opener, as he's really only bothered when swinging the bat. But the White Sox decided to be cautious with one of their most valuable contributors.
"From where it was three days ago, it's 100 times better," Pierzynski said. "We came to the decision, talking to [manager] Robin [Ventura] and talking to [head athletic trainer Herm Schneider], that I could play tonight.
"I'm available to play tonight. But we'd just rather, with the heat here and with everything that is going on, give it another day or two. That way I'll be a lot closer to 100 percent if it responds the way it has over the last three days. We'll have no issues. They just don't want to take the chance of having something happen and hurting it worse and being out for a couple of weeks."
According to Pierzynski, taking early batting practice Friday was the final hurdle he had to clear to come back.
"I can catch fine. I can throw fine. I did a full workout today. It's fine," Pierzynski said. "Literally, the only time I feel it is when I swing. It's not unmanageable, it's not unbearable. We're playing it safe than sorry and get better than continue to push it and have something crazy happen."
"We have two months left," Ventura said. "We don't want to lose him for two weeks."


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According to Hong Kong Disneyland Main Street Gazette's update, work is about to begin in Fantasyland on the "non-ride attraction". The work area is now surrounded by boards and it is indicated in the above map, near Fantasyland Train Station, Dumbo and PhiharMagic. Pixie Hollow has moved to a location near Adventureland.
So now we know the "non-ride attraction" is not the castle walk-through.
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Review for The Samaritan Women, Baltimore, MD, USA
I came across Samaritan Women shortly after its inception about 5 years ago. Since then I've worked with its leaders in various ways, from recruiting donors of paving materials and signs, to making connections at the VA, to selecting the prime HVAC renovation contractor, to working with outside CPAs for the first audits, based on my own vocation as a CPA/CFO -- to cutting the grass. Members of my church have actively worked on fundraising, and farm and renovation projects.
This charity is one of the most pure and cost-efficient I have encountered in my career. The facilities are unique, and the outpouring of well-deployed volunteers is extraordinary. The residence, the farm, and the message address acute needs of our times.
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Major international stakes winner Utopia sired the first winner from his first crop when his 2-year-old son No Flaws won a maiden special weight race at Belmont Park July 14. Racing for owner Ralph D'Alessandro, No Flaws won the 5 1/2-furlong race from the outside post in the field of 10 by three-quarters of a length in 1:06.61 (VIDEO).
Bred by D'Alessandro and his wife, No Flaws is the sixth winner from six named foals out of 16-time winner Bedrock (by Rollick 'n Roll).
Utopia (Forty Niner—Dream Vision, by Northern Taste) was a four-time grade I winner in his native Japan and a group II winner in Dubai. In North America he won the Westchester Handicap (gr. III) in New York. He stands at Joe and Anne McMahon's McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds near Saratoga Springs, N.Y. His 2011 fee was $7,500.


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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Dancing Goat Theatre is working on its own rendition of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" in its location on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek.
"As You Like It" will continue running until Aug. 4.
The show tells the love story of Rosalind and Orlando, and co-directors Michael Witherell and Margarita Moldovan have worked to ensure that the message is not lost to audiences who are not acquainted with the Shakespearean dialect.
"My intent behind the show is to make a Shakespeare that's accessible and funny to an audience that's not familiar with Shakespeare," Witherell said. "If you take the language away from the show…you still get the sense of the story and the sense of characters falling in love and struggling in order to maintain that love."
The majority of the cast is made up of local high school and college students, who are home for the summer; however, auditions are always open to performers any age.
Because the theater is a nonprofit organization, most of these students are also part of the group fondly known as the Fellowship of the Goat, which helps keep the doors of the theater open.
The fellowship, which has about 23 members, consists of mostly high school and college students that volunteer to do everything from painting sets to helping with marketing.
"That's what I want it to be," said Moldovan, who is also the executive director for the theater. "I want people in the apartments next door to go, 'I'm bored, I'm going to go to the Goat and paint.'"
The Dancing Goat first opened in 2011 with the help of a $10,000 grant from the Johns Creek Foundation.
Since then, ticket sales, donations and another $10,000 gift from the city of Johns Creek have been instrumental in keeping the theater running.
The initial intention was to ensure that classical theater had a home in Johns Creek and so the Goat typically focuses on Shakespeare.
For the students who pitch in and participate in the productions, this focus has been a tremendous learning tool inside and outside of rehearsal.
"Doing theater is one of the best ways to tear into a text… It's the most in-depth you can get with a piece of literature because you're actually performing it," said Daniel Chenard, an upcoming college sophomore home from Northwestern University.
Chenard also said that working with the Goat has kept him learning even outside of school and taught him the benefit of hard work and dedication.
Devon Hales, another college student, said she returns to see her old friends from high school and for the Goat's emphasis on education.
"Out in the college world or the professional world, it's a lot more focused on the end product like how many tickets you sell," Hales said. "It's nice to come here where it's focused on the crew effort and the creation process."
Moldovan and her team have shaped that environment on purpose. She mentions that encouraging the growth of each volunteer, both professionally and personally, has become a mission close to her heart.
"It's not so much about training actors as learning to love to read, learning the act of theater and learning how art can basically change the world," Moldovan said.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – Eliana Lopez will reportedly take the stand in her husband's upcoming domestic abuse trial. But, there's a catch – Lopez, who is married to San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, wants immunity.
Attorney Paula Canny said her client is worried that prosecutors may level child endangerment charges against her – because Lopez and Mirkarimi's toddler son was present when the couple is said to have had the loud, physical fight that sparked the New Year's holiday charges against Mirkarimi.
"Otherwise, she says she just might wind up standing there and taking the fifth," explained KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier.
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According to Matier, Canny also claims that Lopez is concerned that federal authorities may deport her back to her native Venezuela.
Lopez has repeatedly and publicly denounced the misdemeanor domestic violence charges against Mirkarimi. Prosecutors claim he inflicted a bruise on his wife's arm during an argument last month. They say Lopez showed the mark to a neighbor, who allegedly videotaped it.
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Everyone seems to agree that DEMI MOORE was running off the rails before her hospitalization last week. And now, a source says her bizarre and inappropriate behavior included making a play for 24-year-old ZAC EFRON.
Zac is good friends with RUMER WILLIS . . . and Demi reportedly forced herself into Rumer's social circle . . . and made a beeline for Zac.
The source says, quote, "She calls him and texts him a lot, but he's not interested at all. He thinks she's a creepy cougar."
Another source says this is just part of Demi's desperate attempt to stay young as she approaches 50 . . . quote, "She's been really down, and she's surrounding herself with young people to make her feel better."
And yet another source adds, quote, "Demi was told in the hospital that she has to start eating, which she never does, she only takes Adderall and drinks Red Bull and she doesn't see how unhealthy that is.
"She's just obsessed with being young and skinny and trying to keep working and she doesn't realize how much she's hurting herself."
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Nike joins in on the back to school activities with the Dunk High GS "Notebook." Originally released in 2007, the iconic silhouette comes outfitted in the signature pattern of American composition notebooks, while details abound in the form of a name tag and lined paper graphic along the upper. The sneaker comes in grade school sizes and if you happen to fit into one of those, pick up yours over at Kinetics.
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