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Pissed off because a really great day – honestly, one of the best in probably a year – of food, friends, museums and galleries was botched I reconsulted my map and realized another restaurant I'd been considering was close-by, Alto. Hoping that they would have tables available I asked a local bouncer (Monkey Bar) which direction it was in and although he was unaware, his colleague knew – just look for the waterfall, you can't miss it, and the place is awesome. Making my way to the door I walked in and asked if any seats for one were available – after a short pause (I swear the young lady was eyeing me up wondering if I knew this was 'fine-r dining') I was asked "dining room or bar?" Dining room I stated – briefcase checked I was led downstairs to a small yet cozy booth/table with a great view of the wines and all ends of the room – excellent.
While somewhat familiar with the NY dining scene but certainly not a local I will admit I'd done my research and originally sought out Alto because of Chef White's credentials and time at Spiaggia – a meal I loved back in December. What I was not aware of was the fact that Alto originally received its Michelin Star under the guidance of Chef Conant whose wonderful cooking I'd enjoyed 2 nights previous at Scarpetta. Certainly more refined than Scarpetta, Alto's "scene" was largely business-men (many drinking heavily and getting quite loud,) while the service was very refined, the lights very low, and the food more esoteric, yet oddly accessible through descriptions of the dishes.
Greeted shortly after seating by my primary server, Astrit, and subsequently by his team I knew the night would go well – everyone was polite, professional, and very accessible with a great knowledge of the menu. Tap water, no alcohol, and the menu – prix fixe versus chef's tasting – I opted for the prix fixe as there were two options simply too favorable to pass up. Orders placed I sat back and waited merely moments before the chef himself (unsure if this was White or a sous-chef) arrived at the table with a "gift from the kitchen." A small bite, Salmon Crudo with Basil Emulsion and Olive Oil was wonderful with the fatty salmon wonderfully accented in taste and texture by a sweet basil and heady olive oil.
Shortly after collecting my plate and refilling water, my buddy the bread man arrived – this time sporting three varieties, all of which were sampled - Whole Wheat Baguette, Olive Sourdough, and Hearty Italian. While not as interesting as the bread collection at Scarpetta, better overall than either Le Bernardin or Jean-Georges with the Baguette quite hefty and textural, the Italian perfectly crisp and a little smoky on the outside with a soft and mellow interior (much like Babbo, actually) and the Olive Sourdough my favorite with strongly flavored black olives contrasting well against the minimally acidic sourdough. Paired with all of these dishes was a superb (I wish I'd written down the name, but it was an 'estate blend') imported Greek Olive Oil that is apparently used in all of Alto's dishes and imparts a great flavor plus some unique thick-oiliness that is different from most extra virgin olive oils served in Italian restaurants.
Taking in the ambiance and listening to the group down the way while chatting occasionally with my server I waited approximately 15 minutes before my first dish – and arrive it did, to great surprise. Entitled Terrina di Fegato d'Anitra al Moscato con Rabarbaro, or Hudson valley foie gras terrine, pinenut crocante, braised rhubarb – without overstating, quite possibly as good as that at Keller's French Laundry. Smooth, luscious, no gaminess whatsoever – the foie itself was a stunning piece in size and quality. Served with the foie was a "dust" of crushed pine nuts that added a dose of texture, a rhubarb gel that lent sweetness without overwhelming, and two pieces of foie candy atop for more texture and sweet. Served along with this was a olive-oil-toasted country bread that worked perfectly with the dish and (a la French Laundry) was replaced with warmed bread mid-way through the dish. Every single bit worth the $10 supplementary charge.
An incredible antipasti without traditional "Italian" constraints, I next moved on to the primi, certainly "more" Italian but not traditional either - Spaghetti con Gamberi, Ricci di Mare e Pomodoro or fresh cut spaghetti, shrimp, maine sea urchin, tomato, toasted bread crumbs. Having experienced the excellent seafood based pasta at Scarpetta two days earlier and loving every second of it, this was a 'must' the moment I saw it on the menu, though multiple other dishes sounded superb. With noodles vastly more slender than those previous, almost angel-hair in nature yet maintaining a good al dente feel, the delicate pasta was clearly very fresh and was complimented by a hearty yet somewhat spicy tomato sauce whose sweetness was subtle yet appropriate – toasted bread crumbs speckled the dish and lent texture. Further accent was added with the chopped uni – like Conant's dish well chopped and adding a subtle fattiness and mellow without overwhelming as uni occasionally can. The final component, the shrimp, were perfectly prepared and actually sweeter than the sauce. Attractive and delicious my neighbor inquired what I was having and told his waiter "I'll have that." He made a good choice.
After wiping my plate clean with a piece of the olive bread I chatted with my neighbor for a few moments – a nice couple I must admit they were a tad invasive which I thought odd, but I didn't mind the company. Time passed quickly and before I knew it my secondi arrived – again with superb service and a great description from Astrit. Astice con Brodetto di Crostacei e Pesce or olive oil poached maine lobster, adriatic fish stew, fennel confit, tomato. While I'd originally wanted a "main" that allowed me to experience more textures/tastes than back-to-back tomato, my waiter actually talked me into this dish telling me it was "the best thing on the menu." While I'm unable to confirm whether this is true, I can definitely say that it was every bit on par with the Foie – and if there is something better on the menu I need to go back soon. A large lobster tail; full, bisected, shell-less and expertly prepared was perched atop a perfectly seared fennel confit with tastes of onion, garlic, and thyme. Beneath this, a broth that would not have been out of place at Le Bernardin – an incredibly aromatic and complex cioppino with heavy hints of a strong red wine, bay leaf, tarragon, and olives plus ample amounts of scallop, octopus, shrimp, and a mild texture fish I believe to be bass or cod. Adding an amazing extra degree of texture, nuance, and "unique/wow" to this dish was tomato prepared tapiocca lining the base of the plate - totally unexpected but something I absolutely plan to try in the future.
Finishing the very satisfying dish Astrit stopped by again and I complimented his choice. Collecting my plate he asked if I wanted coffee, this time declined, and brought the dessert menu. Browsing the menu I was once again faced with a dilemma as 4 dishes sounded wonderful (Bombolini with Honey, another Molten Chocolate Cake, etc) and decided to ask Astrit his opinion again – "you can't miss the Torrone – it is so light and so wonderful" was the response – as this was one of the four and I was starting to feel the weight of the days eating, I agreed. Arriving in a short time and described as Piemontese nougat semifreddo, hazelnut cake, warm chocolate sauce the dish was finished with the sauce tableside and watching the chocolate harden over the cake was actually a very interesting effect as it pooled and froze without making a dent in the perfectly formed sphere. Taking a bite I simply smiled – like a cold and airy cloud of nutella atop a soft yet dense 1/2 inch thick pile of cake that was more hazelnut than flour. A seamless blend of thick dark chocolate and smooth semifreddo – indeed light and indeed "can't miss."
Finishing dessert my water was once again filled and I was brought a small plate of petit fours – an olive oil gelee that harkened back to Providence, a rich and buttery raspberry financier, a salted chocolate covered caramel, and a creamy vanilla cake with a strip of rhubarb – all great with the gelee the most memorable for sure. Following the treats was an admittedly modest bill for such a great meal and more gracious service and thanks as I told my servers what a great job they'd done. As I reached the top of the stairs and retrieved my bag I was met by multiple smiling faces asking me how I'd enjoyed the meal and if I needed a cab – high class all around. Walking out I was greeted by the glistening waterfall and Christmas lights in the trees – a scene that almost made me forget I was in the middle of a huge city in May.
All told, May 19th was one of my favorite days in recent memory and Alto proved a very bright spot that I happened upon only secondarily – good luck, I guess? A different dining experience from the more casual Babbo and Scarpetta, but perhaps better than both and miles ahead of anything being done in the Ohio or Los Angeles Italian scenes (in my experience.) Refined and professional service, refined and delicious food that pushes the boundaries of conventional "Italian," and a setting that is absolutely refined without being stuffy – an absolute must for anyone looking for a great Italian fine dining experience. After a quick walk back to Penn Station through a lighted Times Square I remembered I was in the city again and I was still happy.


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Holloywood.com was able to go in depth with Charlie Bewley about his past and his future hopes:
"Charlie Bewley won't say how old he is.
He also won't elaborate on the details of his seemingly scandal-heavy past, which he alludes to frequently, nebulously describing it as "erratic, risky, bread-line. High highs, low lows." In passing, he mentions turbulent romances and family dramas, and says he doesn't really drink anymore, but keeps mum on the reasons why. He is decidedly mysterious.
"I have to be," Bewley says.
What's known is that Bewley is a British expat who worked several snow seasons in ski mecca Whistler after immigrating to Canada several years ago. For a time, he supported himself by driving a cab ("I had the most money out of all my friends") and later moved to Vancouver, a two-ish-hour drive from Whistler, to pursue his acting career. The choice necessitated another move to Los Angeles in September of this year.
This is, of course, because Bewley plays the Volturi vampire Demetri in the upcoming New Moon, the second installment of the culturally permeating Twilight Saga series."
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Using the Daily Mail Rewards Promotion I booked a short break with Breakfree Holidays at a Park resort Holiday Park. Unfortunately I booked the wrong dates and as soon as I realised this, approximately 20 mins later, I emailed Breakfree to see if I could change the booking details. WHAT - No chance!! I made the fatal mistake of not reading their Terms and Conditions before completing the booking and paying for my break. As far as they were concerned that was that, I either went on the date I had booked or I forfitted the break and my money, all of it. To me their customer service approach is, "the answer is NO, what's the question".
I decided to phone them thinking they couldn't be that rigid and Possibly if I paid some kind of admin fee I could get some satisfaction, but just like the iron lady there was no room for manouvre. I had ticked that I had read the T&C's so I had lost my money and that was that.
Finally I contacted Park Resorts, the company who were actually providing my break,and thank goodness they did agree to change my booking dates for a reasonable admin charge so my money is not totally lost.
Feeling that I needed to let other prospective Breakfree customers know about my experience I posted a message on their Facebook site, not really the done thing but I was very annoyed, anyhow it did spark a response from someone who was very appologetic and suggested That if I contacted them personally with full details they would look into the matter and get back to me. Well I fell for that one as well, yes you've guessed it, I'm still waiting. Typical. So be warned, if you are booking a holiday/short break with this company don't make any mistakes with your booking cos they are only there to take your money, not to help you.
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Google Doodle !marketing and branding strategy of Google
Google Doodle has came a longway since their first avtar as The Burning man and now it has become a phenomena. It is really rare that a company has more than 1000 versions of its logo in just twelve years and all of these logo has added tremendous value to Google as a brand. Google has not have started this process of giving an artistic expression to their corporate logo for marketing or branding purpose but it turned in to a very richful resource for Google.The risk they have taken is paying and its worth it also.
The qualities which is incorporated in every Google Doodle shows that how much carefully google has crafted each one of the Google Doodles.
- It has to be interesting and it should arouse enough curiosity in people so that they should visit the home page of Google just to have a look of the Google.
- It should be universally accepted without any controversy.i.e latest Google Doodle celebrate the 200 birthday of English novelist Charles Dickens. A universally accepted genius of English literature.
- It should be related to an event,birthdays, holidays or festivals.
- It should promote positive emotions like love,peace, humor,knowledge & democracy.
Google has done their best to incorporate themself in each of the Google Doodles and they have done it successfully. I can say without any doubt Google is the only company in the world which gets coverage by all the major news agency when ever they are coming with a new Google Doodle.
We did some home work and tried to find out some groung reality that how much free authentic marketing Google Doodle do for Google. We wrote simply google doodle on search engine Google and we got more than seventy million results. The most interesting part is first three result is from Google and Wikipedia else from newspapers and blogs. It is like each Google Doodle has become a news which is easy to cover and creates a lots of readership also. This free coverage from top most media and publication must have created an extraordinary authentic brand awareness for Google which naturally turn out to in to marketing also.
In India it is regularly cover by major publishing house i.e Times Of India, Hindustan Times, IBN Live, NDTV , Zee News, India Today. It shows the popularity of Google Doodle also as a news and among readers also. It is so unique that how this rare path taken by Google has become a phenomena. In reality it doesn't follow any rule of branding but it has added enormous value to Google. This path is so unique, out of box that no one else would like to follow it.
The values which Google Doodle adds to Google are
- Create a brand awareness through out world without spending a penny.
- It has become a clear demonstration of the democratic nature of Google.
- It has also clearly demonstrated Google as Global brand.
- Authentic marketing for Google.
- No one can copy or would like to copy it because of its uniqueness.
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$10,000?! These 8 Gold Ultra-Bulls Have Some Explaining To Do
Bank of America Merrill LynchThe gold price sell-off is getting downright ugly.
Down 4% today, gold is now 20% from its September 2011 high, which means it's in a bear market.
We've heard some ultra-bulls say with a straight face that gold was heading for the stratosphere.
For whatever reason, they argued that it could be worth multiples of where it is today. We've heard targets from $5,000 to $10,000.
There was even a rationale for gold at $46,000/Oz.
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Watch 'The Hunger Games' Pardody Video to Get You Ready for the Opening of 'Catching Fire'
What do you say we get you ready for 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' opening in theaters this weekend. Let's remember this funny parody from the first movie in the series.
Bad Lip Reading is pretty much always hilarious, but this video might be my favorite, so far. If you haven't seen 'The Hunger Games,' it doesn't matter! The video doesn't make a lick of sense and has nothing to do with the actual movie, but boy is it funny. Enjoy.
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DSAW La Crosse
Who we are
The Down Syndrome Association of WI – Children of the Heart – Greater La Crosse Area is proud to serve as a resource to families in La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon, Juneau, and Adams Counties in Wisconsin. Due to our close proximity to our neighboring states, we also provide resources to families in Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa. To start a Parent Support Group, Coffee Club, or other fraternal group near you, please email us!
Our vision is that we all understand the value of those with Down syndrome in our lives and our communities. We continually strive toward full acceptance, full access, full life and full potential.
DSAW-COTH-GLA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization under the umbrella of Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductable and will be used in the greater LaCrosse area.
What we offer
FRATERNAL SUPPORT & PROGRAMMING Our chapter offers regular support through a variety of programs and events, from Parents Nights Out to playdates and other fun get-togethers. We are always looking for parents to help plan an event or start a Parent Support group near them. Contact Rose for more information.
PARENT'S FIRST CALL We offer information about Down syndrome for new and expectant parents; the opportunity to talk with other parents about emotions and questions; support groups; assistance navigating medical and early intervention services; referrals to local and national resources, and much more. We offer a hotline and email address for new and expectant parents to receive immediate information, and we send prenatal parent packs and welcome baskets, too!
MEDICAL TRAINING Recent advancements in prenatal testing have resulted in skyrocketing termination rates for fetuses with Down syndrome as balanced and unbiased information struggles to keep pace. DSAW conducts continuous statewide medical trainings and webinars, provides gold star resources and state-specific resources for medical professionals and the public, and engages in statewide marketing campaigns to educate the public on the importance of individuals with Down syndrome.
DSAW-FAMILY SERVICES DSAW-FS provides private, public, and IRIS (Include Respect I Self-Direct) supported services to adults and young adults with Down syndrome, other disabilities and their families to achieve a full and independent life in the community. DSAW-FS focuses on individualized, customized solutions to help any person in the state of Wisconsin overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. Services include: personalized goal development; identification of benefits, housing, employment, transportation and caregiving assistance to achieve our client's goals; crisis and back-up support; budget coordination and implementation of the final support plan; as well as social connections and support circles. DSAW-FS also specializes in one-on-one Roadmap Sessions.
EDUCATION We offer educational resources to help families, medical professionals, workplaces, students, and the general public learn more about topics related to Down syndrome. Our educational programs include Workplace / Peer Sensitivity Training; seminars, conferences, and teacher in-services; webinars on various topics; and the DSAW Speakers Series.
AWARENESS We work to raise awareness and promote inclusion, diversity and acceptance of people with Down syndrome in our communities and in our lives. We do this through our annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk, our resource directory, Parent's First Call Program, and mass communications strategies to raise awareness of Down syndrome in Wisconsin.
ADVOCACY We work hard to make sure that the voices of individuals with Down syndrome and all disabilities are heard throughout Wisconsin. DSAW is a member of several statewide Down syndrome and disability advocacy groups and regularly works to mobilize DSAW members to support changes in our state that will support individuals with Down syndrome and other special needs.
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Sally-Anne is charming and popular, with a winning brand of autobiographical humour. She'll take you on a journey through her slightly eccentric world, including insights into the female psyche and her compulsion to send off spoof job applications.
'Small-time country posh life versus young lady breaking into the stand-up circuit. Fabulous!' (BBC London Live)
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A firm favourite on the North East comedy scene with a warm, amiable and conversational style.
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Shanghai City of Design Leading Talent Training Program is aimed at implementing the 12th five- year plan "Shanghai Cultural Creative Industry Development" and "Opinions about the Development of Shanghai Creative Design Industry", cultivating talents in creative design industries, and promoting healthy development of Shanghai creative design industry.
The training program will focus on the pressing problems of industrial design, smart city development and transformation and upgrade of manufacturing industry.
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My colleague Mercedes McGowen and I examined a measure of individual student gain by pre-service elementary teachers, remedy related to Richard Hake's use of mean gain in the study of reform classes in undergraduate physics.
The gain statistic assesses the amount individual students increase their test scores from initial-test to final-test, and as a proportion of the possible increase for each student.
We examined the written work in mathematics classes of pre-service elementary teachers with very high gain and those with very low gain and showed that these groups exhibit distinct psychological attitudes and dispositions to learning mathematics.
We showed a statistically significant, small, increase in average gain when course goals focus on patterns, connections, and meaning making in mathematics.
A common belief is that students with low initial-test scores will have higher gains, and students with high initial-test scores will have lower gains. We showed that this is not correct for a cohort of pre-service elementary teachers.


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- Highly Recommended
A Man Escaped
- Street Date:
- March 26th, 2013
- Reviewed by:
- Kevin Yeoman
- Review Date: 1
- March 27th, 2013
- Movie Release Year:
- 1956
- Studio:
- Criterion
- Length:
- 100 Minutes
- MPAA Rating:
- Unrated
- Release Country
- United States
The Movie Itself: Our Reviewer's Take
Sometimes, the simplest approach is the best approach – something that is readily evident in the films of noted director Robert Bresson, and especially in his remarkably reticent and straightforward 1956 film, 'A Man Escaped,' which consequently may also be one of the best "prison break" films ever made.
Inspired by the real life tale of André Devigny, a French lieutenant in WWII who orchestrated a cunning escape from Fort Montluc prison in German-occupied Lyon in 1943, Bresson's take on the material was not only an incredibly meticulous and exacting account of one man's attempt to free himself, but it also marked another step forward regarding the director's own unique artistic vision.
For those familiar with Bresson's other work, including 'Pickpocket,' 'Lancelot of the Lake,' 'The Devil, Probably' and the sometimes contentious 'L'argent' (among several others), 'A Man Escaped' further established the neutral, uninflected tone that many saw in 'Diary of a Country Priest' and would become the hallmark of Bresson's work. But there are some who would argue it was in conjunction with the matter-of-fact, almost mechanical approach of the first person narrative of Lt. Fontaine that the filmmaker's technique would become most widely recognized.
As far as the film is concerned, Bresson saw fit to tell the story of 'A Man Escaped' through a first-person narration that focused primarily on Fontaine's ability to transform seemingly benign and rudimentary objects found in his cell and, occasionally, around the prison, into the tools that he would use to facilitate his escape. In this painstaking and almost rhythmic depiction of Fontaine's plan, we begin to see the aspects of other great prison break films like 'Escape From Alcatraz,' 'The Great Escape' and 'The Shawshank Redemption,' and the connection all of these stories share is very clear. The repetitive, systematic nature of individuals freeing themselves from a seemingly inescapable situation is the appeal of these films, as most filmgoers will know already that the character's escape is something of a foregone conclusion.
To that end, 'A Man Escaped' may just be the granddaddy of them all, as it blends the real world appeal that the phrase "based on a true story" brings to the table with the austerity of Bresson's work.
The film features little in the way of grand cinematic gestures; instead, whole sequences are repeated time and again, adding to the dreary rigor of prison life, but also informing the viewer about the character and his situation, without resorting to unnecessary personal exposition. In fact, Fontaine (played by François Leterrier) becomes a full-fledged character not through what we already know about him, but through the actions we see him perform on screen. There is almost nothing of the character's backstory, much less his personal life or the associations (if any) that await him outside the prison revealed during the course of the film. All we are allowed to know is his desire to be free, and later, the moral conflict he feels when uncertainty over his new cellmate and (possible) fellow escapee, François Jost (Charles le Clainche), nearly cause Fontaine to kill the young man, rather than risk the failure of his plan.
It's at this moment that the full scope of 'A Man Escaped' comes into focus. As much as the film had, up to this point, been about the struggle of Fontaine against the mostly unseen forces (and a door) impeding his freedom, the moment young, naïve, Matt Damon-looking Jost is tossed into Fontaine's cell – lice and all – the story becomes one not solely about the manner in which a man would eventually obtain his freedom, but rather about the character's humanity and compassion, at a time when such a things were in short supply.
This is a fascinating film about captivity; one that balances one man's drive to recapture his lost freedom with an almost ritualistic examination of the process by which he makes his daring escape. Even though Bresson uses a very sparse method of filmmaking, the final product is a finely tuned, captivating and suspenseful prison break film that also has an exceptional serenity running through its core, which adds a second captivating layer to the proceedings.
The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats
'A Man Escaped' is a single 50GB Blu-ray disc that comes in the standard Criterion clear keepcase with the number 650 on the spine. Included with the disc is a 14-page booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Tony Pipolo along with several high-quality photos from the film.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'A Man Escaped' is like so many other offerings from the Criterion catalog, in that those involved have gone to great lengths to ensure this edition is one of, if not the most pristine editions of the film to be seen since it was first committed to celluloid. This new transfer was derived from the original 35 mm negative and the result is an impeccable image that is nearly free of scratches, dirt and other artifacts that can mar the quality of a film that is nearly 60-years-old.
Moreover, the transfer process was handled with great restraint, as there are no signs that the digital manipulation and cleaning of the film went overboard, or removed too much of the original's filmic qualities. As such, sharpening was clearly kept to a minimum, maintaining a healthy amount of film grain in the image. Meanwhile, telltale signs of aging are nowhere to be seen in this transfer, as it is free of any jittering and edge-flickering, making for a precise and consistent viewing experience. There are a few instances where artifacts remain, but they are few and far between, and never interfere with the image or the overall quality of the transfer.
That being said, the image here is very good; there are some excellent examples of depth and clarity, which produce a nicely detailed, solid image that completely belies the film's age. Black levels are strong, and incredibly consistent throughout, highlighting the precise black and white cinematography on display. This aspect, combined with a restrained brightness to the image gives the stark interiors of the prison a hardened, impenetrable quality that adds a subtle layer to the story at hand.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
'A Man Escaped' comes with a French Uncompressed Monaural track that sounds quite good for its age. As is sometimes the case with tracks this old, there can be considerable amounts of hissing or scratches on the audio, but none of that is present here.
In keeping with the simplicity of the film, there is not much of a musical score, or anything in the way resonant sound effects. Still, when music does present itself, it is rich, clear and distinct. Similarly, the dialogue is always very crisp and easily understood. The flat intonation of Lt. Fontaine never sounds dull, or otherwise muffled. Instead, all the voices on the audio mix come through evenly and distinctly.
This is a film that simply relies on the audio to present the first-person narration and little else. Thankfully, the LCPM 1.0 does this with great precision.
The Supplements: Digging Into the Good Stuff
- Bresson: Without a Trace (HD, 67 min.) – 1965 episode of the TV series 'Cinéastes de notre temps' where the notoriously publicity-shy Bresson gives his first on-camera interview. Here, the director attempts to explain his vision and approach to filmmaking – which requires him to explain what he believes is "cinematography" and how it differs from the theater.
- The Road to Bresson (HD, 56 min.) - This is a documentary film directed by Dutch filmmakers Jurien Rood and Leo de Boer, which delves even further into the unique style of Bresson. There are a handful of interviews with the likes of Andre Tarkovsky and Paul Schrader, which are particularly enlightening.
- The Essence of Forms (HD, 46 min.) – This 2010 documentary by Pierre-Henri Gilbert is the same one that appears on the Gaumont release of 'A Man Escaped.' This particular documentary includes several interviews including 'A Man Escaped' star François Leterrier, French filmmaker Bruno Dumont and cinematographers Pierre Lhomme and Emmanuel Machuel.
- Functions of Film Sound (HD, 20 min.) – This is a visual essay with text from film scholars David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson's book 'Film Art,' which discusses the way sound was used in 'A Man Escaped.'
- Trailer (HD, 4 min.) -- The original theatrical trailer for 'A Man Escaped.'
HD Bonus Content: Any Exclusive Goodies in There?
'A Man Escaped' does not contain any exclusive HD content.
Final Thoughts
'A Man Escaped' combines the thrilling, methodical aspects of great prison break dramas with the artfulness of Robert Bresson's sometimes spare filmmaking techniques, resulting in a film that is relentlessly exhilarating and entertaining to this day. The Criterion edition has given the image a gorgeous transfer that leaves the film looking better than it ever has in previous releases. The highlight here, however, may be the three extensive documentaries provided with the disc. For those who already are familiar with Bresson's work, or those looking for a crash-course in his distinctive style of filmmaking, these supplemental features will be a real treat. This disc comes highly recommended.
Technical Specs
- BD-50 Blu-ray Disc
Video Resolution/Codec
- 1080p/AVC MPEG-4
Aspect Ratio(s)
- 1.33:1
Audio Formats
- French Uncompressed Monaural
- English
- Bresson: Without a Trace, a 1965 episode of the television program Cinéastes de notre temps in which the director gives his first on-camera interview
- The Essence of Forms, a forty-five-minute documentary from 2010 in which some of Bresson's collaborators and admirers, including actor François Leterrier and director Bruno Dumont, share their thoughts about the director and his work
- New visual essay with text by film scholars David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson
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- A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Tony Pipolo
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Recently, we took the circus to Maui. It was our first real vacation as a family of five. Traveling with twin infants and a 3 year old is pretty wild but I came up with a list of five must haves to make it easier on mama.
1. Ipad
The Ipad was only meant for Kai but Blaize and Pepper enjoyed a few Dora songs as well.
2. BYOS (Bring your own snacks/water container)
Clearly you can see that I brought plenty of my own! I brought snacks on the plane and a few empty water bottles. I had the flight attendants fill one up during the first service so I didn't have to bug them for 10-3 ounce cups of water. We bought food on the plane as well but they did run out of choices so my balance bars and crackers were pretty popular. Bottom line, don't count on the airlines to have milk for your kids and/or food for you. Bring your own!
3. Baby Ergos
A must have when traveling with babies! Even though you can't "wear" your baby during take off and landing, you can during the rest of the trip. There is so much stimulation while traveling that the girls needed a little cozy cave where they could relax and take naps. Blaize also preferred eating her bottle while we snuggled in the ergo.
4. Extra Outfits and Bibs
As cute as they are, they sure are messy! We're in the drooling/teething/eating phase and new outfits and bibs or "freshies" as I call them are in order all day long. I changed the girls' outfits and bibs 3 or 4 times each on a 5 1/2 hr flight. It might sound like over kill to you but we all arrived in Maui without skin rashes so I was happy. I ended up changing my clothes too as someone peed or pooped on me-can't remember who but was glad I had the extra clothes.
5. Stroller to Gate
This picture was taken at the Maui airport on the way home. I'm wearing a baby and holding Kai. I missed my stroller a lot that day.
I love to take the stroller to the gate for a couple of reasons. First, I love to strap them in! Especially Kai so he doesn't take off running. It seems like a lot to bring the stroller through security but it's always worth it for me. We also use the stroller like the homeless people use the shopping carts. We stack stuff in, under and on top of the stroller which is nice. Unfortunately, got a little fussy on our first day in Maui. Turns out the city select stroller doesn't like to be pushed in soft sand with stuff in it. Lucky for me that we're still in the warrenty time for the city select stroller and they have excellent customer service! A new frame and brakes are being fed exed as we speak.
Bottom line is that I could travel lighter and bring less but it's only harder on me. Having the bumbo chairs for the girls to eat and their pak n plays to sleep in only made it easier to care for them. I remember hearing this as a little kid, there's no bad weather just bad gear. Strangely, it's a bit similar with babies. Vacations with babies are fun-just bring plenty of good gear!
Do you have your favorite five things you travel with? Love to hear em!


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Sweet Bay
Bay Laurel
, make sure you don't confuse it with common laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
, whose leaves are poisonous. The bay tree is an evergreen and does extremely well in tubs or in sheltered areas of your garden. It can be grown as a bushy shrub, trimmed to decorative shapes or allowed to grow into a tree and as such has been known to grow anywhere from 20 to 60 feet. It has dark green glossy leaves, oval shaped, sometimes with wavy edges and produces small greenish flowers in the spring as well as purplish black berries.
Penzey's states that because of the ideal growing condition, the best bay leaves in the world are grown in Turkey. While not as strong in flavour as California bay, they have a natural depth of flavour that is unmatched.
The flavour of bay leaves is well suited to a roast pork or chicken, turkey or ham and pot roasts. Add a couple per quart to tomato sauce or chicken soup. Bay leaves work best under long cooking times, allowing their distinctive flavour to be released. They are part of the classic
bouquet garni
and are essential in the seasonings for stocks, casseroles, pates and court bouillons. Bay leaves can be used dry, or when available, fresh.
The symbolic meaning of bay . . . honour, loyalty, faithfulness and unchanging affections. For this reason, in Ancient Greece, woven twigs of bay were used to crown their heroes.
Bay Leaf and Oregano Sauce for Meat and Pasta
This is a great variation on the usual tomato sauce for pasta. Quick and easy to make, it can be made in advance and freezes well.
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 1/2 cups fresh or canned tomatoes, crushed (if using canned, don't use the ready crushed)
8 bay leaves
2 tbsp minced oregano
1 tbsp tomato paste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened but not browned. Stir in the garlic and continue sautéing for two minutes more. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, for 15 - 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. The sauce is now ready to serve over your favourite pasta shape cooked till just al dente or try it over meatloaf!
about 2 1/2 cups
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Black Bean Summer Salad
This is one from Penzey's. It can be made ahead and travels well.
12 oz bag of dry black beans
1 smoked ham shank
4 Turkish bay leaves
3 ears fully cooked sweet corn
1 - 2 perfectly ripe avocados
3 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
3 cloves fresh garlic
1 tsp fresh oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 ground black pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup corn oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
salt to taste
Rinse and pick over the beans, place in a large pot with 1/2 gallon of water and the ham shank. Add the bay leaves. Bring the water to a boil and skim off any foam that rises. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from heat, rinse the beans lightly, and set aside. Remove the meat from the bone and chop into bite sized pieces.
Slice the kernels from the corn cobs and place together with beans in a large bowl.
For the dressing, place all the dry spices in a bowl and cover with the water. Let them sit rehydrating for about five minutes. Add the minced onion to the spice paste, cover with the oil, lime juice and red wine vinegar. Whisk vigorously. You can add an extra 1/2 tsp of cayenne to liven up the taste if you like. Add the chopped ham shank meat to the bean and corn mixture and add the dressing, tossing to make sure it's all nicely coated. Peel and mince the avocado and add to the salad mixture, toss well, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Taste just before serving and adjust salt if necessary.
12 - 16 servings
Preparation Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes including cooking time
Next month, I'll be featuring various marinades and seasoning mixtures thanks to a reader's request. If there's anything specific you'd like to see in this space, please let me know!
Off to have a weekend with my daughter . . .
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How about some Jay-ziti?
One New York City restaurant has turned Beyoncé and Jay-Z's steamy star power into a selling point.
Brucie, an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill, just unveiled a Beyoncé-themed menu for February 14th. Titles of songs and albums, as well as the couple's recent 22-day vegan diets, were all inspirations for the featured dishes.
Of course, there's no word yet on how it all tastes. But there are puns aplenty. Here's the menu - click or hover to enlarge.
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Huge night in daily fantasy basketball as multiple sites are giving away thousands of dollars.Below are players I like based on value, production, and matchups. The cheap plays are players who should exceed their value while not costing a lot, the mid-tier group are players that should produce big numbers while not breaking the bank, and the expensive players are high priced players who are worth every penny.
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- For the games on Wednesday (3/26).
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Cheap Plays
*Fantasy Points (FP) and prices are based on DraftStreets scoring system
Ray McCallum ($5,332)- His value all depends on Isaiah Thomas' status, because if he sits, then Ray-Mac would get the start and play major minutes. The Kings literally only have three active GUARDS on the roster. Also, they face a Knicks team that looks like they have given up as they got trounced by the Lakers last night. We might not hear anything about this situation until after lineups lock since the game is in Sacramento. He is a must start if IT2 is out, but is just a gamble until more information is given.
Jared Sullinger ($9,849)- Winning GPPs means you need a player to blow up who is cheap and Sully fits that criteria. He exploded for 25 points, 20 rebounds, and 4 assist in his previous matchup vs Toronto. His floor is 20 FP, but his ceiling is huge which is why he is one of my favorite plays tonight.
Shaun Livingston ($9,941)- Really like him tonight if Deron Williams sits out. The Nets are missing a handful of player including Marcus Thornton, so Joe Johnson could have a big night as well. The Bobcats are a tough defensive team so would play Livingston unless D-Will sits.
J.R. Smith ($9,501)- Never like recommending J.R. because he just scores points and doesn't do much else. However, he is a great gamble tonight because he faces Sacramento, a team that is giving up 40 FP to opposing shooting guards in past 15 days. Only play him in GPP games as he is a huge gamble that could pay off in a big way.
Have to mention Mike Scott because he is going to start at the small forward position instead of Kyle Korver (moving Carroll to SG). He is the top cheap forward play because he will get close to 20 FP while costing only $6,339.
Mid-Tier Value Plays
DeMarre Carroll ($10,901)- Has been playing huge minutes for the Hawks and will be starting at shooting guard tonight. Minnesota is a terrible defensive team so expecting Carroll to get at least 25 FP with the potential for a big game.
Marc Gasol/ Zach Randolph- Both players are just over 14K and both had monster games last time they played Utah ( Gasol had 40 FP while Z-BO has 33FP). Gasol is a better play, but try to get both of them in your lineups
Marcin Gortat ($14,793)- Phoenix has no one that can contain Gortat. Also, he used to play for Phoenix so he will be a little extra motivated to play well tonight. Also, he has produced 30 FP or more in three straight games. Doesn't get much safer than Gortat.
Tyreke Evans ($14,605)- His price is low considering he's produced 30 or more FP in five of the past six games. He is a must play tonight because his price is low and he always has a chance to boom for 40 plus FP.
Dion Waiters/ Jarret Jack- Both are playing major minutes and producing solid FP. They get a dream matchup vs a team that doesn't know what defense is in Detroit. Waiters is cheaper, has played 40 plus minutes in five straight games, and has put 25 FP or more in all of those games. My only concern is the fact this is their fourth game in five nights, but he is hard to pass up given how cheap he is ($11,648)
Expensive Plays
John Wall ($17,824)- He is my favorite expensive play as he is cheaper than some other elite options, but should produce like one. He always seems to be on this list and he usually comes through. Also, he is averaging 37 FP at home which he will exceed tonight.
DeMarcus Cousins ($21,570)- There is something wrong the Knicks, like they really do not care anymore, so I expect Cousins to steam roll them for a monster fantasy night. However, I would rather pay a few dollas the player below.
Kevin Love ($21,978)- Is going to be the top scorer on the night, but is very expensive because he put up 43 points and 19 rebounds in the previous meeting vs the Hawks. It will be hard to fit him into lineups because of his high price tag, but is definitely worth it.
Good luck tonigh and feel free to ask me questions on twitter @DaTrueGuru.


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Minor League Hockey
RiverHawks are dealt payback
In Fayetteville, N.C., one day after the Augusta RiverHawks routed Fayetteville at home, the FireAntz returned the favor.
Josh McQuade scored twice as Fayetteville roughed up the RiverHawks 5-1 on Sunday.
Chris Leveille and Chris Rebernik both had a goal and an assist for the FireAntz, which lost to the RiverHawks 7-2 on Saturday night.
Jesse Echternach had the lone goal for Augusta.
Jon Olthuis allowed three goals in the first period and took the loss.
The RiverHawks had won their previous four meetings with the FireAntz.
London to mark 200 days to go
Britain's prime minister and senior officials will hold a special Cabinet meeting today at the Olympic Park to mark 200 days until the London Games.
David Cameron and other officials will discuss how to make the most of the Games and the Olympic legacy for the nation.
Most of the eight permanent Olympic venues have secured their future ownership, officials said, meaning that the facilities are expected to continue creating hundreds of jobs and tourism opportunities for locals well after the Olympic Games are over.
The operator of the Aquatics Center, for example, said the venue will become affordable to all and expects 800,000 community users a year.
One of the main goals for London officials in charge of the Olympics is that the event would regenerate run-down East London into a vibrant community.
The Games are scheduled to open on July 27 and end with a closing ceremony on Aug. 12.
Liverpool sorry for racial abuse
Liverpool apologized Sunday to the opposing player who was racially abused during an FA Cup match but stressed that such actions "do not represent our fans."
Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi was reduced to tears by insults from fans during Friday's 5-1 loss at Liverpool and had to be comforted by teammates and opposing players toward the end of the third-round match.
Merseyside police arrested a 20-year-old man from Aintree on Saturday on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense and released him Sunday pending further inquiries. Adeyemi has spoken to police, according to the players' union.
Horse Racing
'Electronica' is tops at Aqueduct
In New York, Caixa Eletronica beat Regal Revenge by 43/4 lengths on Sunday in the $75,000 Rise Jim Stakes at Aqueduct.
Cornelio Velasquez was aboard for trainer Todd Pletcher as the 7-year-old rallied from last in the five-horse field for his 16th win in 49 starts.
Caixa Eletronica covered the six furlongs on the fast track in 1:11.04 and paid $5.20, $3.40 and $2.10. Regal Revenge returned $13.80 and $3.90 while JJ's Lucky Train paid $2.80.
• In Arcadia, Calif., Caracortado staged a dramatic late rally after trailing by 15 lengths at the half-mile pole to win the $100,000 Daytona Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita on Sunday.
Rafael Bejarano never used his whip to drive Caracortado to victory on the far outside.
The 5-year-old California-bred gelding ran 6 1/2 furlongs on the hillside turf course in 1:11.59 and paid $5.80 and $3.60.
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It's a good day for J.C. Penney (JCP). The stock had gained nearly 4% to $7.27 by noon following its earlier report of strong holiday sales. It said it should be free-cash-flow positive for fiscal 2015.
JCP's credit also got a nice pat on the back Thursday from Standard & Poor's, which noted comparable-store sales increased 3.9% in the holiday period in 2015 compared to 2014 and increased 7.6% over the past two years. Although the sales don't impact the rating, they "continue to support the positive outlook," S&P said. Read More»
J.C. Penney's (JCP) latest attempt to turn itself around comes by way of the bond market, with the ailing retailer this morning announcing a $350 million bond sale, its first foray into the bond market in nearly half a decade. Proceeds of the new 5-year notes will go toward buynig back existing debt via a concurrent tender offer. Existing JC Penney bonds are trading about a point (or a penny on the dollar) higher on the news, according to online bond trading platform MarketAxess.
As you'd expect, rating agencies still don't think too highly of any bonds backed by a company that was in dire financial straits not that long ago and is still trying to recover after its high-profile failures under former CEO Ron Johnson. Standard & Poor's assigned a rating of CCC-, the lowest tier of junk ratings, to the new notes, and a 6 recovery rating, which S&P explains here:
The '6′ recovery rating indicates our expectation for negligible recovery (0%-10%) in a payment default scenario. The company intends to use proceeds from the offering to repay debt. We view the proposed offering and debt repayment as credit neutral based upon expected debt levels being relatively unchanged.
Our 'CCC+' corporate credit rating on J.C. Penney Co. Inc. reflects the company's significant debt burden and high degree of uncertainty that it will be able to return to profitability and positive free cash flow in a highly competitive, challenging retail environment. That said, we believe JCP's financial commitments over the next year–including interest, debt maturities, and capital expenditures–are manageable given the company's sizeable cash balances and available liquidity.
JCP shares are up 5 cents to $10.99 at midday Tuesday.
DoubleLine bond maven Jeffrey Gundlach just wrapped up his latest webcast (for more on that see here and here) with his customary wide-ranging Q&A segment, which as usual touched on all sort of stocks and other asset classes. The brief recap:
If the Yankees regret having Alex Rodriguez under contract for another four years and $86 million, at least they can console themselves by saying it could be worse: they could be stuck holding a J.C. Penney (JCP) bond that doesn't mature for another 84 years.
Pity the investors who bought the so-called century bonds - which mature 100 years from their date of issue - that JCP sold back in 1997, when it was a robust investment-grade retailer with an eight-decade track record and seemingly steady prospects ahead. Fast-forward sixteen years, one disastrous CEO tenure by former Apple exec Ron Johnson, and this week's board resignation of activist hedge-fund investor Bill Ackman, and JCP is in deep trouble.
This blog last checked in with the century bonds back in March, when they traded at 71.3 cents on the dollar and yielded 10.85%. Today, those bonds – which were issued with 7.625% coupon and mature on March 1, 2097 – trade at 66 cents on the dollar and yield 11.55%, according to online bond trading platform MarketAxess.
Dan Burns of Reuters is out with a story that delves into the history of these bonds and who's getting hurt by their decline:
Like the stock, Penney's bonds, long since fallen deep into junk status with a CCC- rating, have taken it on the chin as the store group's sales have plunged amid a disastrous pricing and marketing strategy and failed attempt to appeal to the more affluent shopper….
Some big names in the bond business can be counted among the casualties. Loomis Sayles & Co. holds about $19.4 million of the bonds as of June 30, according to Emaxx, a bond investor tracking service owned by Thomson Reuters.
Dan Fuss, vice chairman and portfolio manager at Loomis, said the firm, which has $190 billion in assets, is reassessing its position. "When you lose market share, it is difficult to stop the bleeding, especially in retail," Fuss said.
JCP's comparatively sudden struggles underscore why century bonds remain a rarity typically reserved for states, universities, sovereign governments and such corporate stalwarts as Coca-Cola (KO), IBM (IBM), Ford (F), railroad company Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) and Dutch agriculture bank Rabobank.
Barrons.com's Income Investing blog helps readers find undervalued securities that offer attractive yields, with an emphasis on dividend-paying stocks, preferred shares, bonds, REITs, Master Limited Partnerships and closed-end funds.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, both U.S. senators and United Auto Workers President Bob King were on hand last week when GM announced its plans for the Spring Hill assembly plant that once produced Saturns.
General Motors Co. announced it will invest $61 million to build the mid-sized Chevrolet Equinox SUV at the facility 30 miles south of Nashville, creating 685 jobs. GM plans to make the plant an ultra-flexible manufacturing facility and invest $183 million more to produce a mid-sized GM vehicle for 2015, adding 1,200 more jobs.
About 400 to 500 new workers would be paid entry-level wages of less than $15 an hour, about half of what journeymen UAW autoworkers earn. Hiring begins next month. The Detroit News said about 280 UAW workers who moved to Michigan for jobs two years ago are eligible to return to Spring Hill when the plant reopens in the second half of 2012.
"Collectively in the UAW, we made a decision to make the communities in America our No. 1 priority," The New York Times quoted King as telling workers at Spring Hill. "Most important to us was creating jobs for more Americans."
U.S. sales of the popular Canadian-made Equinox SUV, assembled at two Ontario plants, are up 45 percent this year, with 162,283 vehicles sold through October, AutoData Corp. said.
GM said flexible manufacturing would give it the ability to react in real-time to sales changes for specific models.
"This a big deal to us," Haslam said.
GM opened the Spring Hill plant in 1990 to make the then-new Saturn compact turning Tennessee into a southern automotive hub, the Shelbyville (Tenn.) Times-Gazette reported.
GM eventually shifted Saturn production from Spring Hill and began building other models there, but in 2009 factory operations shut down except for an engine facility as GM entered bankruptcy. GM dropped the Saturn, Hummer and Pontiac brands during its federally backed reorganization.
"Spring Hill has a history as one of GM's most innovative and flexible plants, Cathy Clegg, GM vice president of labor relations, said in a statement. "We're pleased that, working together with the UAW, we were able to build on that history and develop a plan to resume production at Spring Hill."
Don't pass the Passat
Volkswagen Group of America is looking to the remodeled VW Passat to lead the German automaker's resurgence in North America.
The new Passat, which is bigger and less pricey than the 2010 edition -- the last year the old model was imported for the U.S. market -- has been getting generally favorable reviews from the automotive press although some critics say the family sedan's Germanic character and taut road manners have been Americanized for more fuel efficient highway cruising.
Built by American workers at a new $1 billion, non-UAW plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., the Passat was named Motor Trend's 2012 Car of the Year at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.
The Passat is powered by a 170-hp, 2.5-liter, 5-cylinder gasoline engine made in Mexico. The base car starts at $20,000 and quickly escalates to nearly $30,000 for the upscale SEL -- still thousands less than the older model which is still available in Europe and elsewhere.
In this economy, it seems Americans are no longer willing to pay a premium for a German nameplate.
Options include a 280-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 gas engine and a high-efficiency TDI turbo diesel which averages 34.3 mpg (43 mpg highway/28 city) in mixed driving. The 2.5-liter gas engine powered Passat averages 26.5 mpg (31 highway/21 city).
"The well-equipped Passat is a breakthrough car for Volkswagen, as it has been designed to suit the North American market and is being built in a brand-new, state-of-the art assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.," Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Angus MacKenzie said. "It has one of the roomiest interiors in its class, a wide choice of powertrains and a well-tuned chassis."
Motor Trend called it "a terrific all-around family sedan."
The magazine's technical editor said by building an all-new factory in the U.S. south, Volkswagen has reduced the risk of currency fluctuations inflating the price -- something that drove up the sticker on previous Passats.
VW hopes to sell 400,000 vehicles in the United States in 2012 and more than double that to 1 million in North America by 2018 on the strength of the remodeled Jetta, Beetle and premium Audi vehicles. To accomplish that Volkswagen will have to boost its U.S. market share from current 3 or 4 percent to around the 12 percent it has globally and it may add Audi production in the United States, VW AG head Jonathan Browning told the Los Angeles Times in an interview.
Best 'Green Car"
While the Passat Turbo Diesel was a contender, the Honda Civic Natural Gas was named Green Car Journal's 2012 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.
The magazine hailed the $26,000 natural gas-fueled Civic for having the cleanest running internal combustion engine as certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"The new (5th) generation Civic Natural Gas features greater fuel efficiency, a handsome and roomier design and tailpipe emission levels untouched by any other internal combustion production vehicle," Green Car Journal spokesman Ron Cogan said in a statement.
The other contenders were the larger Toyota Prius V hybrid, the Ford Focus Electric, and the plug-in electric 66-hp Mitsubishi i, which the EPA says can go 62 miles on a charge in combined highway-city driving and 98 miles between charges in the city.
Saab waits
Saab, the ailing Swedish automaker facing possible liquidation, put off a meeting with its unpaid suppliers last week as it waited for General Motors to reply to its latest proposal for continuing to license GM technology.
GM balked at approving Saab's sale to two Chinese investors because the U.S. firm provides parts and technology for several Saab models and built the 9-4X crossover vehicle for Saab at a plant in Mexico.
Saab had no comment after the Swedish Business Daily Dagens Industri reported a General Motors spokesman said Saab would have to do without GM's parts and technology if the Chinese firms take full ownership.
Saab is supposed to pay its 4,000 employees missed wages dating back to August this week, just-auto reported.


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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Firefighters finished removing charred debris Sunday from a freeway tunnel where three people died in a fiery, 29-vehicle pileup that could keep a major interstate shut down for days.
Investigators determined 28 commercial vehicles and one passenger vehicle were involved in the crash late Friday that killed three people and injured at least 10, Deputy Fire Chief John Tripp said.
The search of the debris ended Sunday morning and confirmed no more fatalities.
With the large numbers of vehicles trapped inside the tunnel, "there was a potential for a greater number of critical injuries, let alone fatalities," Tripp said.
At the scene, a large front loader shoveled blackened debris into a dump truck. Investigators moved among the wreckage, examining debris and taking notes. Charred axles, wheel rims and other vehicle parts were discernible among the twisted, blackened mass of debris.
California Highway Patrol Assistant Chief Warren Stanley said authorities would finish their on-scene investigation shortly, but did not know when their findings would be released.
Officials hoped to reopen the southbound lanes of the closed freeway by Tuesday - possibly with detours around the tunnel area - with northbound lanes reopening within 24 hours after that, California Department of Transportation district director Doug Failing said.
But he could not say for sure when the freeway would open because of concerns about extensive damage to the tunnel's walls, which broke apart due to heavy flames.
At least five big rigs burst into flames and spread to other vehicles and burned a full day after the crash on a rainy Friday night. At the height of the fire, flames shot out of both ends of the 550-foot-long tunnel, rising as high as 100 feet, firefighters said.
The bodies of two crash victims were found early Saturday and a third was found later in the day, authorities said. The dead were two adult men and one child, Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Jason Hurd said Sunday.
The bodies of one man and the child were in the cab of a truck hauling cantaloupe, which appeared to have hit a pillar outside the tunnel, a fire official told The Associated Press on condition his name not be used because he was not authorized to speak about the crash.
The other body was found in a truck about 12 feet short of the tunnel's exit, said the official.
The ages of the victims were unknown. County coroner's investigator Kelly Yagerlener said it could be several days before the names of the dead were released.
Ten people had minor or moderate injuries, and 10 others were in the tunnel when the crash occurred, but managed to escape unharmed, Stanley said.
The pileup in the southbound truck tunnel of Interstate 5 began about 11 p.m. Friday when two big rigs collided on the rain-slickened highway.
The stretch of freeway carries about 225,000 vehicles a day, and there are likely to be huge traffic jams in the area when people return to work today.
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Pro Report: Patton Boggs pays for involvement in Chevron Ecuador dispute — TPP meeting set for late May — Student loan rates to rise
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PATTON BOGGS TO PAY $15 MILLION TO CHEVRON IN ECUADOR DISPUTE: Patton Boggs has agreed to pay $15 million to Chevron and pull out of a case in which the law firm had sought to enforce a multibillion-dollar judgment against the giant oil company over decades-old contamination of Ecuador's Amazon. The settlement, announced Wednesday, was a stunning concession for such a prominent law firm and came after Chevron had taken the unusual action of turning to U.S. courts to attack the Ecuadorean court decision as tainted by fraud.
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The rainforest communities at the heart of the settlement and their lawyer, Steven Donziger, issued a statement Wednesday afternoon condemning Chevron's "continuing campaign of extortion and intimidation." The groups may seek to nullify the settlement agreement — calling it a "betrayal" — and will explore seeking an injunction to keep Patton Boggs from turning over any privileged materials to Chevron. More from your host: http://politico.pro/1j3oXAl
WHILE YOU WERE WORKING: The Trans-Pacific Partnership will be sweet enough without sugar, one Rep. says; student loan rates are going up next year; and catfish makes a splash on the Hill (and on the tube).
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HEALTH PLANS MUM ON NEXT YEAR'S RATES: Paige Winfield Cunningham with the details: "Insurance executives testifying on Capitol Hill for the first time since Obamacare enrollment ended confirmed that the vast majority of enrollees have started paying their premiums — but wouldn't say how much the cost of coverage will rise next year. Top officials …(said) that 80 percent to 90 percent of enrollees in the new marketplaces have paid at least their first month's premium, as insurers had already suggested. But they had little to say when Republicans tried to pry more information from them. Chairman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania wanted to know how much premiums will grow next year."
BOUSTANY SAYS KEEP SUGAR OUT OF TPP: Writes Pro's Adam Behsudi: "Rep. Charles Boustany said sugar producers in his South Louisiana district would be willing to compete with more foreign imports if other major sugar-producing countries also reformed their heavy government subsidy programs. But it would be a bad idea, he said, to address the issue as part of the big Pacific trade deal talks, in which major sugar producing countries Australia and Mexico are also participating. 'Trying to put it on the table with [the Trans-Pacific Partnership] is not a satisfactory solution. We need a more global arrangement,' Boustany said."
— TPP MINISTERS MEETING SET FOR LATE-MAY: Top trade officials from the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership countries will meet in Singapore May 19-20 to discuss the state of the negotiations and give guidance to their chief negotiators on finishing the deal, a U.S. trade official confirmed today.
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATES TO RISE NEXT YEAR: The interest rate on new federal Stafford loans for undergraduates will jump from 3.86 percent to 4.66 percent in 2014-15, after Wednesday's auction of the 10-year Treasury note. Rates for graduate students will rise from 5.41 percent to 6.21 percent, and the rate for Direct PLUS loans goes from 6.41 percent to 7.21 percent. The government tied student loan interest rates to the marketplace last year. Today's annual sale of the 10-year note is set at 2.61 percent. Legislation introduced in the House and Senate on Tuesday would allow existing borrowers to refinance their high-interest loans at current rates.
— In other school news: George Washington University is offering a master's degree in global advocacy and lobbying, and the Public Affairs Council will offer a certificate program to give lobbying veterans new management skills and expertise. Byron Tau: http://politico.pro/1mD0quj
FINANCIAL SERVICES VOTE ON SUBPOENAS DELAYED: House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling said he removed the item on whether to issue subpoenas to the Justice and Treasury departments for documents related to the prosecution of big banks from today's markup "in the interest of trying to work on this together" with Rep. Maxine Waters. Waters said she and Hensarling had a discussion about the seriousness of subpoenas and "about what I felt was some of the work that needed to be done because subpoenas are extraordinary efforts — work that should be done prior to the issuance of subpoenas."
FDA, USDA SIGN MEMO ON CATFISH INSPECTIONS: More from Jason Huffman [ http://politico.pro/1mD6iPY]: "The memorandum of understanding, which was required by the 2014 farm bill, is expected to 'improve interagency cooperation on food safety and fraud prevention, building upon any other prior agreements' and 'maximize the effectiveness of limited personnel and resources by ensuring that' FSIS inspections satisfy the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, avoid duplicative inspections of shipments and processing facilities and employ a risk-based approach." The Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service will take over catfish inspections by the end of May.
— Also, "Catfish: The TV Show" returns tonight. International Business Times: bit.ly/Ro5XH9
HAGEL FIGHTS SPREADING U.S. ISOLATINISM: Philip Ewing with the lede of the day: "Chuck Hagel wants to sell America the world. In the face of international crises with no end in sight and resurgent isolationism among many Americans, the defense secretary has taken up the case for why the U.S. must preserve its many global dealings. … 'Let us remember that the biggest beneficiaries of American leadership and engagement in the world are the American people,' Hagel said. 'Turning inward, history teaches us, does not insulate us from the world's troubles. It only forces us to be more engaged later — at a higher cost in blood and treasure, and often on the terms of others.'"
— Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testifies at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on the economic outlook. 10 a.m., 608 Dirksen.
— Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker; Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson; Labor Secretary Thomas Perez; and Katherine Archuleta, director of the Office of Personnel Management participate in a fourth annual public service town hall, hosted by the Partnership for Public Service. 9 a.m., 1100 New York Avenue NW, Suite 200 East.
— Treasury Secretary Jack Lew testifies at a house Financial Services Committee hearing on "The State of the International Financial System." 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
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Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut who's been grabbing headlines around the world on his five-month mission on the International Space Station, is set for a conversation from Captain Kirk himself Thursday.
The conversation will be streamed live with the help of NASA — tune in to watch it live beginning 10:30 a.m.
Hadfield has been brought phenomenal attention to his mission since blasting off in December, sending out a steady stream of stunning images of the earth to his more than 150,000 followers on Twitter.
Since arriving in space, Hadfield has also posted a video of the "bizarre motion" of his wristwatch. In zero-gravity, the watch slithers on his wrist like a snake.
It was "one of the first things that struck me when I got to orbit," Hadfield wrote. "Like it was alive on my wrist."
Hadfield's Twitter account gained worldwide attention when William Shatner sent the astronaut a tweet. The former Star Trek star and fellow Canadian sent a message to Hadfield on Twitter earlier in the month.


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This wedding above was the second time I photographed a wedding with my friend Taylor.
And we had so much fun working together, and after photographing weddings on my own for so long, it made me want to write about the benefits of having a second photographer.
So here are my Top 8 Reasons why you should get me to hire Taylor (or another super amazing photographer) to work alongside me for your wedding:
1. More photos. Different moments, different angles, a difference perspective. OK, we all love the sound of this right? Have two photographers means so many more photos to choose from, to create that beautiful gallery wall in your home. Need to be convinced? Keep reading.
2. Candid images of guests. While I am busy capturing the bride & groom getting all the hugs post ceremony OR another important moment, your second photographer can be capturing candid shots of all your guests. Taylor's candid shots of the guests post-ceremony for a wedding in July blew me away! Check out these ones from Taylor below....
3. Easing stress at Family Formal time. Ok. I don't think anyone really looks forward to this part of the day. It is sometimes stressful, but mostly it just needs to be organised properly in order for it to go smoothly and end quickly. A second photographer can be handy in rounding up the over-excited family members and assist me in getting this necessary smile-a-thon over and done with! It doesn't need to be a painful part of the day, I actually rather enjoy using my outside voice for this one!
4. Alternate moments captured. As an alternate option to assisting with family formals, the second photographer could be capturing that gorgeous afternoon tea that all your guests are enjoying while we are getting the formal shots done! I don't even know what the afternoon tea food platters looked like on my wedding day and there isn't even a photograph to show that they even existed, because we only had one photographer.
5. Different perspective's of a shot. This is a really interesting part. And here I am going to start bringing out some old shots from that wedding in 2014.. Check out this first shot of Spencer's Dad beaming a big smile and his mother looking up to the father - gorgeous - and capture from both angles! (photos below on left are mine and on the right are by Taylor).
5. More photos of your bridal party. You, the maids and the men all spent money on looking on-point for the wedding. Having a second photographer means they can score some sweet shots of themselves in their fabulous getup while the Bride & Groom are having their moment with the main photographer. It is also another good opportunity for more candid shots of your bestie hanging out waiting for you to get back. (Below images by Taylor Kezia).
6. Have a photographer in two different places at the same time. At that wedding in 2014, Jeni & Spencer had an elaborate setup in their reception that they really wanted captured. But I also didn't want to waste gorgeous afternoon light on photographing the reception area. So we did both! I stayed in the fields of Sirromet with the couple, while Taylor set off in a golf buggy to capture the reception. (Left photo by me, Right by Taylor Kezia).
7. Because your photographer will sometimes need help. Whilst I have most often shot a wedding by myself, photographing a wedding is hard work! Often I don't eat for 6 straight hours or more. I do a lot of running. Having a second photographer can boost productivity of the main photographer and again help ensure all the best moments are being captured as the main photographer has slightly less things to worry about - such as camera gear and wrangling an umbrella above her head as she shoots in the pouring rain!
8. All round ceremony photos. The ceremony is the one part of the day where it can be really hard to truly capture all the amazing moments by myself. I also just recently second shot for Taylor, and while she was out capturing the bride just prior to entering the chapel and then walking up the aisle, I was allocated to capturing the Groom's face and emotions - as well as everyone else in the audience. And, well, I am glad I was there - it was a very sweet moment for that Groom after nervously watching the bridesmaids come toward him - finally relief when he saw his bride enter - just gorgeous! If I weren't there, that magic wouldn't have been captured as well from Taylor's perspective.
It can also mean less disruption to the guests, if there is are photographers in both opposing positions in the ceremony venue, then we don't have to move around as much to capture the moments!
If you are interested in having a second shooter at your wedding, it is an option that I highly recommend and surprisingly affordable too. Just let me know in your enquiry or if you have already booked with me, just shoot me an email and we can arrange it for you!


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Tomlin pulls great escape in pressure spot
Tomlin pulls great escape in pressure spot
Tomlin, who was recently removed from the rotation, came out of the bullpen to relieve Vinnie Pestano in the ninth inning of a tie game Sunday against the Tigers. Austin Jackson greeted Tomlin with a leadoff triple to right-center field, putting the winning run only 90 feet away with nobody out.
After Tomlin struck out Omar Infante, Indians manager Manny Acta made a creative decision. With sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder due up and two bases open, Acta decided to intentionally walk both of them. The Tribe skipper then removed one of his outfielders to add an extra player on the infield.
"We went up there and just said, 'Hey, we're going to let this kid beat you,'" Acta said. "'We're going to walk these two guys, and what you're going to do is just cut the ball into his hands the whole time because we're going to have a five-man infield.'"
Tomlin did what he was asked to do, and he got Quintin Berry to ground into an inning-ending double play.
"It was fun," he said. "It was one of the most intense situations I've ever been in in the big leagues. Obviously you don't want to be in that situation where you have a guy on third where that guy wins the game, but it's fun to go out there and try to compete in that atmosphere."
Added Acta: "He was perfect for that type of situation. He was as cool as you can be out there. He didn't show any emotion, and he really executed pitches."
Acta said last week that Tomlin would likely remain in a relief role for the remainder of the season. For now, that's just fine with the right-hander. Tomlin has allowed only one earned run over his first 3 1/3 innings out of the bullpen after going 5-8 with a 5.75 ERA in 16 starts.
"The only difference is you don't know which day you're going to pitch," Tomlin said, "and some of that is kind of good for some people.
"I definitely enjoy starting. I definitely would like to continue to start, but if you're not getting the job done, you've got to find a way to get outs. I wasn't getting the job done this year as a starter, so hopefully I can find that little niche in the bullpen and compete for a job next year."


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What's your worst experience from lending someone money?
Asked by Josh Board
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Zack Sullivan
From Ocean Beach (Server)
It was when I gave this woman $40 to buy some weed. She didn't give me the weed or my money back. I would've been fine with either. This was back in Oregon before I came out here. The morning I moved out, I jacked up her Honda Civic, took the wheels off, and sold them for $40. She probably knew who did it.
Rick Smith
From Ocean Beach (IT Manager)
My ex, I lent $2200 so he could buy a car. He was cheating on me, we broke up, and I never got the money back. I had him sign a contract, too. I could've sued and got the money back. I e-mailed him. We went back and forth. I finally just decided to get him out of my life altogether. We were in Texas, and I was moving to California. It was an expensive lesson.
Jon Ellis
From Pacific Beach (Respiratory Therapist)
Well, there was a time I lent my mom $200. I was in junior high school, and I got a full-time job in the summer as a custodian's assistant. I was working 40 hours a week. She never paid me the money back. I bugged her about it for the next two years, at least. I finally stopped bringing it up when I was a junior in high school.
Mark Peak
From North Park (Hotel Employee)
I was going to tell you one story, but that friend just paid me back after ten years. Oh, I had a good friend that was going through a divorce. She got locked out of her hotel in L.A. for not paying the bill. Since she had my car and the keys were in there, she told me to pay the bill. I gave them my credit card, to cover the $1200 she owed. She moved, and I never heard from her again. It was an expensive lesson. Especially since it would've been a lot cheaper to just have new keys made.
Albert Ruiz
From South Bay (DJ)
I had a friend that wanted to borrow $150. I lent him the money and didn't realize it was to support his drug habit. I was a freshman in college at State. It took him years to finally get clean. He was in the hospital for two weeks. I was surprised when he got out, that he paid me back.
Mary Hodgson
From Rancho Bernardo (Waitress)
The worst was when my friend borrowed money from me for a hotel room. She was married and fooling around. When she got caught, she blamed me. She said she wouldn't have gotten the hotel if I didn't lend her the money. She also said I should've let her use my place instead. Needless to say, she didn't pay me back.


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