text:
Articles from RotoWire's fantasy archives that mention Chris Withrow's name.
July 17, 2016
NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
Fresh off the All-Star break, Jan Levine gets into his National League waiver options for this week, which includes several big-name players -- like Dee Gordon and A.J. Pollock -- returning from lengthy absences sooner rather than later.
July 7, 2016
Regan's Rumblings: Thoughts and Predictions
Dave Regan randomly rumbles about some scenarios on his mind heading into the second half of the season, including the Braves potentially trading their closer and setup man.
August 4, 2015
Wednesday Lineup Card: If the Shoe Fits, Wear It
May 28, 2015
Friday Lineup Card: Red Sox Pitcher Has Impressive Debut
June 6, 2014
Saturday Lineup Card: Brighter Days Ahead for Butler
Despite a disappointing performance in his debut, Eddie Butler is still deserving of consideration in many formats.
May 30, 2014
Saturday Lineup Card: Where's Oswaldo?
Oswaldo Arcia hit another home run Friday, his second in five games since returning to the major league club.
May 26, 2014
Rounding Third: Week 9 Primer
Sean Doolittle went for the highest amount in Jeff Erickson's NFBC league's FAAB bidding this week. See who else got the nod in various leagues this week.
May 21, 2014
Thursday Lineup Card: Trout Out, Calhoun Activated
May 12, 2014
Rounding Third: Week 7 Primer
A.J. Burnett and the Phillies have just five games this week, as do the Rockies. Which teams have better schedules?
May 5, 2014
Rounding Third: Week 6 Primer
The Reds and Red Sox play two games against each other this week. Tony Perez's Game 7 homer gets short shrift when remembering that series.
April 14, 2014
Rounding Third: Difficult Cuts
Even though Jake Odorizzi has newfound job security in the Rays' rotation, Jeff Erickson cut him on his NFBC Main Event team.
April 7, 2014
Rounding Third: Week 2 Primer, FAAB Results
Matt Kemp had a huge game Sunday night, but he and the Dodgers have only five games this week. See what else is noteworthy on the schedule, and the results from bidding in the NFBC and major expert leagues this week.
February 14, 2014
2014 Dodgers Team Preview: Locked And Loaded
After a disappointing loss to St. Louis in last year's NLCS, the Dodgers look to get over the hump and reach the World Series for the first time in 26 years. Cuban defector Alex Guerrero is the big wild card.
September 19, 2013
Friday Lineup Card: Cesar's No Slouch
September 3, 2013
Wednesday Lineup Card: Grilli Set to 'Preheat' For Now
The Pirates activated Jason Grilli from the DL on Tuesday, but he'll be used in middle relief initially while the Pirates stick with Mark Melancon at closer.
July 7, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: No Ruf Stuff Type of Deal
Ryan Howard has gone on the DL, opening the door for Darin Ruf to get some play at first base before the All-Star break. Jan Levine breaks down his pickup value with the other NL options for the week.
July 2, 2013
Bernie On the Scene: What Should They Do - NL?
The Cubs have already traded Scott Feldman, but they have a number of moves upcoming, most notably dealing Matt Garza. Bernie Pleskoff breaks down the needs and resources of each NL team.
June 30, 2013
Monday Lineup Card: Cingrani Rejoins Rotation
June 23, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: Gee Whiz
Dillon Gee has been far better recently after a rough start to the season. Jan Levine discusses him among the potential NL call-ups this week.
June 16, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: Rocky Mountain Low
Troy Tulowitzki went down with yet another fluke injury. Jan Levine's article this week tells you who should benefit from the resulting playing time.
June 12, 2013
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Right-Handed Pitching Prospects
Miami's Jose Fernandez may have the highest ceiling of the current crop of young right-handed pitchers in or approaching the big leagues.
June 11, 2013
Wednesday Lineup Card: The Wheeler Report
May 20, 2013
Profar's Last Stand: Top 200 Prospects - May Update
On the eve of his 2013 season debut with the Rangers, Jurickson Profar tops the list for Jesse Siegel and Nick Shlain in their latest Top 200 prospect rankings.
April 3, 2013
Bernie On The Scene: Random NL Thoughts
After trading away Jose Reyes this offseason, the Marlins loaded up with young talent capable of making an impact in the near future.
September 2, 2012
Monday Lineup Card: Mighty Griffin
May 16, 2012
Bernie On The Scene: Draft Impact, Part V
As far as living up to expectations as a first-round pick, the jury is still out on Atlanta's Jason Heyward.
April 5, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Yasmani Grandal Close to Ready
February 6, 2012
2012 Dodgers' Preview: Dodgers 2012: Bright Future
Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw were brilliant in 2011, but the Dodgers need more to win the NL West. Why is their future brighter than it was six months ago?
May 18, 2011
Minor League Barometer: Bryce Harper Sees the Light
February 9, 2011
MLB Team Previews: 2011 Dodgers Preview
Matt Kemp should improve over last year's disappointing season, but will that be enough for the Dodgers to contend?
Advanced Search
All-Time Fantasy Baseball Team
Ask An Expert – Fantasy Baseball
Auction Values – Custom
Auction Values – Custom Tiers
Auction Values – Earned
Batting Orders
Cheat Sheets
Cheat Sheets – AL-Only
Cheat Sheets – NL-Only
Cheat Sheets – Foreign
Closer Situations
Daily Lineups
Depth Charts
Draft Kit
Draft Software
Draft Software (Mac)
Draft Strategy
Fantasy 101
Games by Position
How to Play Fantasy Baseball
Injuries – MLB
Injuries – AL Only
Injuries – NL Only
Injuries – By Team
Injuries – By Position
Lineup Card
Local Papers
MLB Box Scores
MLB Commissioner
MLB Odds
MLB Standings
MLB Team Pages
News – Latest
News – AL Only
News – NL Only
News – Closers
News – Foreign Leagues
News – Free Agents
News – Minor Leagues
News – Recap
News – Top 100 MLB
News – Top 400 Prospects
Projected Starters
Projections – Rest Of Season
Projections – Daily
Projections – Weekly
Projections – Changes
Prospects – By Team
Prospects – Top 200
Rankings – Custom
Rankings – ADP
Rankings – Custom Points
Rankings – Custom H2H Roto
Rankings – Custom H2H Points
Rankings – Expert Composite
Rankings + Outlooks
Rankings + Outlooks – Catchers
Rankings + Outlooks – First Base
Rankings + Outlooks – Second Base
Rankings + Outlooks – Shortstops
Rankings + Outlooks – Third Base
Rankings + Outlooks – Outfielders
Rankings + Outlooks – Starting Pitchers
Rankings + Outlooks – Relief Pitchers
Recent Debuts
Reliever Usage Report
Stats - Minor League
Defensive Stats
Stats – Advanced
Stats – Batter v. Pitcher
Stats – Explanation
Stats – Second Half (Batters)
Stats – Second Half (Pitchers)
Stats – Spring Training
Stats – 3-Year Averages (Batters)
Stats – 3-Year Averages (Pitchers)
Team Previews
Weather Report for MLB Games
Fantasy Baseball Columns
120 Sports DraftKings Advice
120 Sports FanDuel Advice
AL FAAB Factor
Collette Calls
DFS Baseball 101
DraftKings MLB
FanDuel MLB
Fantasy Baseball Injury Report
FantasyDraft MLB
Farm Futures
In Some Depth
Minor League Barometer
MLB Barometer
MLB Daily Games Strategy
Mound Musings
NL FAAB Factor
Oak's Corner
Pitching 3D
Rebound Candidate
Regan's Rumblings
Short Hops Podcast
Stadium & RW Video
SXM Highlights
The Long Game
The Saber's Edge
The Wheelhouse
The Z Files
Toeing the Line
TYT Sports MLB Video
Umpire Analysis
Video Shorts
Weekly Hitter Rankings
Weekly Pitcher Rankings
Yahoo DFS Baseball


text:
Marrakech - Restaurants
The Marrakech restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over Dh350)
Moderate (Dh100 to Dh350)
Cheap (under Dh100)
These Marrakech restaurant prices are for a three-course meal; wine is not available in many Marrakech eateries.
Marrakech restaurant prices are subject to 20% VAT (Value Added Tax). In the upmarket restaurants, service charges of 10-15% are added to the bill; if not, a tip of this amount is expected.
La Maison Arabe
The restaurant of Marrakech's famed hotel offers a selection of traditional Moroccan dishes and local specialties, including a few vegetarian options. The restaurant has a plush interior with hand-painted woodwork and some tables spill over into the pretty, shaded courtyard. Good for lunch as well as dinner, but dinner is accompanied by excellent Arab-Andalusian music. Serves alcohol.
Bab Doukkala
1 Derb Assehbe
Tel: 05243 87010.
Web: www.lamaisonarabe.com/
Dar Moha
The culinary star of Marrakech has set new standards for Moroccan fusion cuisine, with combinations dreamed up daily from the souks and the imagination of Chef Mohammed Fedal. Dar Moha's menu consists of sumptuous fix-priced feasts. The best seats in this former family home are around the petal-strewn pool in the garden, where musicians play in the evenings and a grill house emits tantalising aromas by day. Reservations necessary. Serves alcohol.
81 Rue Dar el-Bacha
Tel: 05243 86400.
Web: www.darmoha.ma/
Comptoir Darna
Comptoir Darna is still the place to be seen and the favourite hang-out for Marrakech's beautiful people. Both cocktail bar and restaurant, Comptoir Darna segues from mellow dining downstairs to outbursts of belly-dancing and carousing by the upstairs bar as the night wears on. The Franco-Moroccan menu works well in this sumptuous, east-meets-west setting where diplomats, supermodels and minor royalty rub shoulders.
Avenue Echouada
Tel: 05244 37702.
Web: www.comptoirdarna.com/
Terrasse des pices
Chic and sleek, the Terrasse des pices offers a smart space for meeting and eating north of Jemaa El Fna. Offering a tantalising mix in Moroccan and continental cuisine it also tempts with a fabulous line in desserts. Dine alfresco or in attractive private nooks. Post-business, this is one of the city's liveliest spots at night.
Sidi Abdelaziz
15 Souk Cherifa
Tel: 05243 75904.
Web: www.terrassedesepices.com/
Le Grand Caf de la Poste
Once a sorting office and colonial hotel, this deco Casablanca-style eatery is where Mediterranean flair meets top-notch Moroccan ingredients on the inventive seasonal la carte menu. Among the potted palms in the dining room, ordinary mortals mingle with movie stars on a break from filming desert scenes. With ample vegetarian options, salads, and dishes light on the sauces, it's easy to justify dessert.
Boulevard El Mansour Eddahbi
Tel: 05244 33038.
Al Fassia
Al Fassia has become a local legend for hearty yet elegant dishes from the Middle Atlas and Fes. The restaurant is run by a group of sisters who recreate their own family recipes with top-notch ingredients and a sharp all-female staff. The menu is la carte and the dcor plush, modern Moroccan. A wide selection of savoury meat dishes, tagines and couscous are on offer, but the array of nine salads alone is enough to satisfy a vegetarian. Serves alcohol.
55 Boulevard Zerktouni (at end of pedestrian passage)
Tel: 0524 383839 or 381138.
Web: www.alfassia.com
Jemaa el Fna
For the most authentic Moroccan dining experience, join the crowds and eat within the Jemaa el Fna itself. As twilight falls, over 100 food stalls are set up and clouds of smoke drift over the square as all manner of meats are grilled and served with cooked vegetable salads as sides. Wander around until you see ingredients that look the freshest, then squeeze onto one of the benches. Bread is used instead of cutlery and orange juice is brought from one of the many juice stalls. A word of warning - although the food is well cooked, ask for food to be served on paper instead of hastily rinsed plates, and drink OJ from your water bottle instead of reused cups. Jemaa-el-Fna
Jemaa el Fna
Chez Chegrouni
A better option for delicate stomachs and vegetarians than the food stalls in the Jemaa el Fna but still within the square, Chez Chegrouni is a hugely popular restaurant with tourists and locals alike. It offers all the usual dishes and has a small terrace at the front to watch the nightly antics. Unlike many of the other budget restaurants in Marrakech, this place does not use meat stock for non-meat dishes, so vegetarian dishes are just that. Although it's small and basic, it's very clean and well run, and a justifiable favourite.
Jemaa el-Fna
Tel: 06654 74615.
Caf de France
A local institution and one of the most famous cafs in Marrakech, Caf de France is popular as a meeting place for those with business in the medina. The street-level terrace is good for watching the comings and goings in the square, while the roof terraces have superb views. The menu offers unexceptional but serviceable fare and decent coffee at a reasonable price; what you're paying for here is the location and convenience factor.
Rue des Banques
Marrakech is renowned for its riad accommodation - a handful of rooms fanning out from a central courtyard and often featuring traditional architectural details. Some of them are now boutique hotels, and many of them are opulent, grand affairs. It certainly pays to splash out and stay in a luxury riad, but you don't always have to pay the earth for the privilege. Aside from riads, Marrakech boasts larger, well-known hotel brands as well as cheaper, budget stays.
The Marrakech hotels have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Luxury (over Dh1,500)
Moderate (Dh700 to Dh1,500)
Cheap (under Dh700)
These Marrakech hotel rates are for a double room per night and include all taxes and breakfast unless otherwise stated.
Du Pacha
Expect friendly staff, a warm welcome, simple breakfasts and clean rooms at this good value hotel outside the city's medina located close to the main train station. Rooms offer TV and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a concierge, a safe-deposit box and a 24 hour reception. Guests can also sit and relax in the hotel's tranquil grounds.
33 Rue De La Liberte
Hotel Narjisse
This 37-room hotel is centrally located and close to the Moroccan medina. All the rooms offer air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV.
101 Rue Oqba Bnou Nafiaa Medina
Riad Eden
A snug, comfortable riad in Marrakech with four standard rooms and two suites, well located for the Jemaa el Fna, the Badi and Bahia Palaces and the souks. The large living room invites banter among guests but the real hang-out spot is the kitchen, where you can watch the in-house chef create tasty meals from scratch and pick up a few pointers. Sunny balconies and a shaded roof terrace with a view of the Koutoubia make the Eden a heavenly retreat at the right price.
25 Derb Jedid
Tel: 06720 46910.
Web: www.riadeden-marrakech.com/
La Mamounia
Set within lush gardens (once the royal grounds of the Saadians) and with fine views of the Atlas Mountains, this art deco luxury hotel has been the place to stay in Marrakech for the rich and famous since it opened in the 1920s. Winston Churchill described it as 'the loveliest spot in the whole world' and was a frequent visitor - the Churchill Bar is named in his honour. In its heyday, it wasn't so much a hotel as a way of life, with a casino to rival Monte Carlo and silver screen movie stars sipping highballs at high tea. A major sumptuous overhaul is now complete and La Mamounia is once again the grande dame of Marrakech.
Avenue Bab Jedid
Tel: 05243 88600.
Web: www.mamounia.com/
Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
Tucked behind the Jemaa el Fna, Les Jardins de la Koutoubia has 100 rooms and suites, clustered around a palm-filled courtyard with a large pool, decked out in a smart, spiffy, modern Moroccan style. Another major draw is its sleek, serene spa, which offers traditional hammam treatments. The piano bar is a prime spot for an evening cocktail, and you can dine on a range of international cuisines from India to France on the patio, garden, or rooftop. For location and space, it can't be beaten.
26 Rue de la Koutoubia
Tel: 0524 388 800.
Web: www.lesjardinsdelakoutoubia.com/
La Maison Arabe Marrakech
Opened in the 1940s, La Maison Arabe was a popular dining place for the rich and famous (Winston Churchill was a patron). It closed in the 1980s but reopened in 1998 as a hotel under the new ownership of Italian blueblood and African antiques collector Frederic Ruspoli. His collection is now the centrepiece of luxuriously restored suites and rooms, most with private terraces, set around central courtyards. In terms of luxury, its suites rival La Mamounia, and the in-house restaurant, hammam (traditional steam bath) and the new swimming pool are well worth a visit.
Bab Doukkala
1 Derb Assehb
Tel: 05243 87010.
Web: www.lamaisonarabe.com/
Riad L'Etoile D'Orient
Restored in 2010, this tastefully appointed riad features modern rather than traditional comforts but guests can be assured of beautiful surroundings in rooms that offer free W-Fi, safes, flat screen TVs and gorgeous bathrooms. In addition, there's a rooftop terrace, bar/lounge and spa tub.
Derb Moulay Abdelkader n52
Derb Dabachi
Tel: 06000 21803.
Web: www.etoiledorient.com
Riyad El Cadi
This elegant guest house is a maze of historic riads set around five courtyards and faceted with private balconies, terraces, staircases and light wells. Each of the rooms has its own dcor scheme with custom furnishings and antiques. They range from the cupola-capped Ottoman suite with Turkish tile and latticework harem balcony to the Chaouen junior suite with an 18th-century Moroccan woodwork ceiling and inviting fireplace. Among the mansion's many charms are a pool with Jacuzzi, subterranean hammam, in-house chef, and well-stocked libraries and wine cellar.
87 Derb Moulay Abdelkader
Tel: 05243 78655.
Web: www.riyadelcadi.com/
Riad Al Massarah
This riad (courtyard guesthouse) is the definition of Marrakech cool, with its blend of traditional lofty architecture, handsome custom-made furnishings and ultramodern bathroom fittings by Philippe Starck. Proprietors Michael and Michel are blazing the trail for responsible riad tourism with clever use of natural light and solar energy, contributions to local charities, and standard-setting wages for their top-notch staff. With such thoughtful attention to detail, restorative massages and an acclaimed in-house chef, the Riad Al Massarah is an idyllic spot to unwind by day and sleep exceptionally well at night.
Bab Doukkala
26 Derb Jedid
Tel: 05243 83206.
Web: www.riadalmassarah.com/

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tacoma Burger Joint Employees Fired For Trading Drug Hits For Food
11 Exotic Chocolates for a Sweeter EasterFancy some Pop Rocks Truffles or an Enchanted Mushroom? We found 11 exotic chocolate treats to make your Easter even tastier.
Debunking The Five Second Rule
Where To Get Free Stuff On Halloween
Mary McCartney: Vegetarian Life With Sir Paul (Maybe We Shouldn't Eat Those Cute Lambs)
GRAMMY® Gourmet: Scott Ian of Anthrax
A Time to Give
JACK sponsors the Comedy Club at the Emerald Queen Casino's Taste of Tacoma!
16th Annual Tastin' and Racin' Comes To Lake Sammamish
Celebrate National Greasy Foods Day Guilt-Free (And Maybe With A Side Of Heartburn) [VIDEO]
Cinco De Mayo: Top 10 Tasty Mexican-Inspired Cocktails For Your Fiesta
Baseball Team Brings The Meat!


text: We're a Kiwi mum-and-dad creating gifts for geeks with kids 👨👩👧👧 Soon after our first daughter was born we realised that all our alphabet, shapes and numbers books were pretty much the same. So we set off on a quest to create educational kids books which tech parents would enjoy reading to their padawan. One year, one TV appearance and one Kickstarter campaign later… we now have an epic educational book series for tech families everywhere 👾


text:
Select or modify your travel plan
Update date, no of rooms or guest info
Update date, no of rooms or guest info
Property Location With a stay at Safehouse Suites Manhattan, you'll be centrally located in New York, steps from Circle in the Square Theater and minutes from Broadway. This 4.5-star apartment is close to Times Square and Rockefeller Center.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a 24-hour health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 5.00 mi.Dining Take advantage of the apartment's 24-hour room service.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this apartment consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a cruise ship terminal shuttle is also provided at no charge.
Pets Are Not Allowed


text:
ASCO invests in Singapore hubCompany News // January 27, 2012
ASCO, the oil and gas logistics company, has expanded its operations in the Asia Pacific region by opening a new oil and gas logistics hub in Singapore.
The hub is located in Tuas in the industrial corridor in the Western part of Singapore, near the Malaysian border. It comprises substantial covered high bay warehousing and open yard storage. The facility has a floor area of 35,000sqft, three loading docks, a mezzanine floor and integrated client offices.
Commenting on the new hub, Billy Allan, ASCO Chief Executive said: In recent years we have firmly established ourselves as a leading oil and gas logistics company in the Asia Pacific region with a logistics base in Darwin, Australia opening at the end of 2010 and a freight management office in Singapore opening in 2009.
Our investment in the Singapore Logistics Hub will further enhance our service to our clients in the Asia Pacific region and todays announcement represents a significant step towards expanding our presence in this key area.
Neil Johnson, Managing Director of ASCO Singapore, added: Alongside ASCOs existing Asia Pacific logistics base in Darwin, Australia, the Singapore hub will support the logistics requirements of oil and gas exploration and production and associated services in the region, including South East Asia, China, India and Australasia. The base will also support the huge rig and ship building industry, centered in Singapore.
The company also announced that the ShoreASCO consortium has been named as the preferred tenderer by the Australian Northern Territory government to develop and operate a new marine supply base in Darwin, further strengthening ASCOs position in the Asia Pacific market.
More articles from this category


text:
Protesters defy food-sharing ban in El Cajon
"If hep A was as big a concern as they're saying it is, they'd have bathrooms."
Dave Rice 9 a.m., Nov. 20
Cutting edge music curator Bonnie Wright is back in San Diego, fresh from a six-month sojourn in New York City, where she attended more than 150 concerts as part of her ongoing effort to stay on top of the new developments in the avant garde of improvised and contemporary classical music.
She is kicking off her adventurous Fresh Sound series in a new location, the East Village Creative Compound, Space 4 Art, located at 325 E. 15th St.
The series opens Tuesday, March 6, with the Ben Goldberg Trio, featuring guitarist Jeff Parker, and drummer Ches Smith.
"Each of my previous concert series had a theme, like reeds, or voice + electronics. This time I wanted to have the theme focus on some of the musicians that I heard while I was in New York, although the first concert is a little slippery in that sense. Ben Goldberg is actually from San Francisco, and Jeff Parker is from Chicago, Ches Smith lives in New York, and I've heard him play there many times. He's a wonderful drummer," said Wright over coffee at her Mission Hills home.
Even though he's not a New Yorker, Wright notes that, "Ben, to me, is always pushing the boundaries. He was voted #1 Rising Star Clarinet in the 2011 DownBeat critics poll, and he has a beautiful sound. So I'm always looking forward to hearing what he's doing, the same thing for Ches Smith. Jeff Parker is one of the top guitar players in the world, and I've never heard him! So I'm looking forward to it."
Like all of Bonnie Wright's productions, these cats have serious credentials. Goldberg studied with reed masters Steve Lacy and Joe Lovano, and is a member of Nels Cline's New Monastery, the Tin Hat trio and Myra Melford's Be Bread .
Parker is an impressive musician and sound sculptor who is a founding member of the Chicago Underground, Thrill Jockey recording artists Isotope 217, and the band Tortoise. The Chicago Reader characterized him as "Arguably the most exciting and thoughtful jazz guitarist of the past two decades, a masterful free improviser who's also fluent in everything from postbop to postrock."
Smith came up in a scene of punk and metal musicians who were listening to jazz and free improvisation. Currently residing in Brooklyn, N.Y., he has performed with everyone from rock icon Iggy Pop to avant maverick John Zorn. He also gigs with guitarist Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog, saxophonist Tim Berne's Los Totopos and has a quartet with Mary Halvorson, Tony Malaby and Andrea Parkins called These Arches.
Wright is looking forward to her collaboration with Space 4 Art. "Cheryl Nickel and Robert Leathers (Space 4 Art founders), have been to my concerts, at Sushi and The Loft, in the past. They approached me about curating my series there, which is important to me, because their mission and mine seem to be connected, which is to support the creation of new works of art. So it seemed to be a meeting of the minds for me."
Tickets are $15 general admission / $10 for students with ID. Street parking and $3 lots are nearby. Doors open at 7:30. Contact Bonnie to reserve your seat at [email protected]
The series continues, Monday, April 9, with a solo performance by guitarist James Moore.


text:
On Music: MIDEM presenters aim to stop music piracy
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Stopping music piracy was the main topic this week when the MIDEM trade show moved into its final sessions.
More than 7,000 attendees arrived in Cannes, France, Saturday, Jan. 22, for the five-day show. The annual event was centered largely on how to stop millions of users from downloading free music and buying from vendors in a growing Internet black market.
Insiders say the ability to download music for free not only comes with financial consequences, it prevents new artists from breaking into the mainstream. Even as iTunes and other digital download services gain steam, pirate software still makes it possible for millions to obtain large catalogs of music for free.
"Music fans have never had such choice and ease of access to licensed music," International Federation of the Phonographic Industry CEO Frances Moore said. "Around the world, legitimate music services are catering to the lifestyle, taste and modes of access preferred by consumers."
Meantime, the numbers continue to tell the story. Last year, total album sales by debut artists were only about one-quarter of where they were in 2003. While some new artists do give away a song or two, and some are leaked digitally, the majority of material is still available through free downloads.
"On the Internet, you still find millions of tracks downloaded without the people who made this music—the creative minds behind all these tracks—receiving fair payment," jazz musician Roger Cicero said. "Some of us are in the lucky position of continuing to benefit from our past successes, so Internet piracy mainly hits young, up-and-coming talents for whom every single euro really counts."
Cicero hasn't been alone in his claims. Napster came under fire in 2000, after Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich became an unofficial spokesman for musicians, after realizing hundreds of back catalogs were being distributed through the free peer-to-peer network.
The MIDEM show wasn't entirely encased in doom-and-gloom. In spite of piracy, more than 400 licensed online music services exist today. In 2010, digital music revenues increased by almost 7 percent.
Show presenters also unveiled innovative tools to help musicians earn additional money while their albums are marketed. In the last five years, scores of online publishing houses have emerged. Each specializes in placing music into films, advertising, television and video games.
MIDEM, which stands for Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale, is the world's largest industry trade show. More than 200,000 companies have been represented, and some 20,000 journalists have covered the event since 1967. The 2011 show was held at the famed Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, the site of the Cannes Film Festival.


text:
Getting healthy can save money
It's no secret that we all should say no to those super-jumbo fries and yes to the treadmill. But even if the idea of physical well-being isn't enough incentive to join the yoga-pants-clad masses, what if we told you there are financial benefits, as well?
Adopting the following healthy habits could pay off big:
1. Drink alcohol in moderation: "The problem with alcohol is that most people don't know what a serving is," says Sonya Angelone, a registered dietitian nutritionist and a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A serving is five ounces of wine (enough to fill half a wineglass), 12 ounces of beer (a regular can or bottle), or a shot glass full of hard liquor. The definition of "moderate" drinking is one serving per day for women and two for men.
Figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the average cost of a malt beverage consumed at home at 93 cents; and for wine, $1.46. For a woman who drinks more than moderately – let's say two drinks per day – that's $679 annually for beer and $1,066 for wine. This is without accounting for the extra costs of consuming alcohol at bars and restaurants.
Higher-than-moderate drinking essentially pickles the liver and can contribute to other ills.
"A beer belly really is a beer belly," Angelone says. "Calories from alcohol tend to be stored more quickly as fat."
2. Eat your veggies … and grains and legumes: Most Americans get too much protein and saturated fat, both of which are associated with poorer health, says Angelone. Meat is usually the biggest contributor to saturated fat intake, which increases the risk of heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. We're not suggesting you switch to a vegetarian diet. Making a healthful change is as easy as bulking up on beans, legumes, grains and eggs, while making meat a condiment, rather than the focus of the meal.
The changes will be evident in your grocery bill. In July, the labor statistics bureau quoted the price of uncooked ground beef at $3.79 per pound; pork chops at $3.51 per pound; and fresh, whole chicken at $1.48 per pound. Compare that with eggs at $1.83 a dozen; dried beans at $1.42 per pound; peanut butter at $2.74 per pound; and rice at 72 cents per pound.
Meanwhile, in the produce section, apples were just $1.41 per pound; bananas were 60 cents per pound; tomatoes were $1.43 per pound; and potatoes were 70 cents per pound.
3. Say no to tobacco: Most smokers have heard this so many times they could scream, and still the CDC reports that 19 percent of American adults – 43.8 million people – were smokers as of 2011. We won't go through the well-known list of cancers and other maladies associated with smoking, but know the CDC reported last year that tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the U.S.
Even if you don't quit for your health, do it for your wallet. The national average price of a pack of cigarettes is $6.03, according to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. So someone who smokes a pack a week spends $313.56 a year. Someone who smokes a pack a day will sink $2,200.95 annually into the habit.
But the buck doesn't stop there. According to the American Cancer Society, each pack also comes with $35 in health-related costs. That's an extra $1,820 if you smoke a pack a week, and $12,775 if you smoke a pack a day.
Kicking that pack-a-day habit could end up netting you about $15,000 every year.
4. Ride a bike or walk to work: The physical benefits of being active regularly can include improved mood, better-quality sleep, improved mental sharpness, decreased body fat, increased lean muscle mass and improved bone mineral density, among other things, health experts say. You also can save big.
For instance, someone making a 10-mile trip to and from work, who also pays $110 a month for parking, will save $10.35 per day by biking, or $227.70 this month alone.
For people who don't believe they have enough time to work out, integrating exercise into the commute, if possible, is a solution.
5. Bring your lunch: Brown-bagging it isn't just a time saver at work; it's also a big money saver. Consider this Subway promotion: Get a 6-inch sandwich and drink combo for as little as $4. Priced at $5, the tuna sandwich meal isn't bad, right? Yes, until you consider what else that can get you. According to the Cost of Living Index (COLI), just over $4 will buy a 5-ounce can of tuna, a 24-ounce loaf of bread and a two-liter bottle of Coke. That's almost enough to make two similarly sized sandwiches, with bread and soda left over for later (but you shouldn't be drinking soda anyway).
6. Thirsty? Drink water: The typical 12-ounce soda contains about 150 calories. You'd have to walk about a mile and a half just to burn those calories. Two sodas a day? That's a three-mile hike just to stay even.
Diet soda doesn't seem to be better. According to an article from the Harvard School of Public Health, it's possible that sweetened beverages of either type could drive us to crave other sweet or high-carbohydrate foods. Studies have linked artificially sweetened drinks to weight gain.
Sidestep all of that with good, old-fashioned water from the tap. The average price of a two-liter bottle of Coke is $1.57, according to COLI. And if the average American drinks 44 gallons (or 167 liters) annually, as the Associated Press recently reported, that's a cost of $131 each year.


text:
ECtHR: Internet news portal liable for the offensive online comments
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled on 10 October 2013 in the case Delfi AS vs.
ECJ Advocate General: Google shouldn't be forced to block results
In a case opposing the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) and Google Spain, Niilo Jaaskinen, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice (ECJ ), issued on 25 June 2013 his opinion that, on the basis of the Data Protection Directive, search engine service providers are, in principle, not responsible of personal data appearing on web pages they process.
AEPD requested Google Spain to remove results regarding an auction notice for a repossessed home, based on a complaint from a person who had claimed that the search results were infringing on his right to privacy and who had asked for the removal of the results.
Turkish pianist sentenced for comments on Twitter
This article is also available in:
Deutsch: Meinungsfreiheit: Türkischer Pianist wegen Twitter-Kommentaren verurt...
On 15 April 2013, the Criminal Court of Justice of Istanbul gave Turkish pianist Fazil Say a 10 month suspended jail sentence over comments on Twitter, deciding he was guilty of violating an article of the Turkish Criminal Code that forbids the "denigration of the religious values held by a section of society".
The pianist was prosecuted in June 2012 by the Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office after he had posted a series of tweets on Twitter and was accused of insulting Islam, while t
No intermediary liability for bloggers
This article is also available in:
Deutsch: Blogger haften nicht für Kommentare Dritter
Bloggers should not be considered liable for third-party comments on their posts in cases when they have not specifically intervened in the content at issue, as doing so would strongly affect freedom of expression.
This is the clear position of the EDRi-member Article 19 that comes in relation to a case now pending with the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in which a Polish municipal councillor was sued because there had been allegedly defamatory comments to one of his posts, addressed to the mayor of the town, during the electoral campaig
UK court: Google liable for comments posted on its Blogger platform
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales decided on 14 February 2013 that Google could be considered liable for comments posted on its Blogger platform unless it reacts promptly to a complaint.
Reversing a previous ruling in March 2012 of the High Court which considered that Google, in its platform provider role, should not be treated as a publisher, the Appeal Court ruled that the company could be liable for the content published on its blogging platform if it allowed content (in this case comments on a specific blog hosted at Blogger) to remain after having received complaints that the respective content was defamatory.
ECtHR: Blocking Google Sites in Turkey breaches human rights
This article is also available in:
Deutsch: EGMR: Sperre von Google-Seiten in der Türkei verstößt gegen Mensche...
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) decided on 18 December 2012 that the Turkish Court decision to block the entire Google Sites breached the Freedom of Expression as foreseen in Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).
Turkey has a long history of censorship policy regarding Internet content and blocking of websites.
Russia: Pussy Riot's videos declared illegal on the Internet
This article is also available in:
Deutsch: Russland: Pussy Riot Videos aus dem Netz verbannt
A Moscow-based court has ruled on 29 November 2012 that four videos of the already famous dissident punk band Pussy Riot are extremist and therefore should be banned on the Russian Internet. The court said that all the Russian websites that do not comply with this obligation could pay a fine of up to approx. 2500 Euro (100 000 roubles).
European domain names under siege
This article is also available in:
Deutsch: Europäische Domainnamen unter Druck
On 26 November 2012, 132 or 133 domain names were seized by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (ICE) in collaboration with the Europol and national law enforcement authorities.


text:
'Squirrel Whisperer' nurses babies to health in Hudson
Some call Hudson, Wis. man Dan O'Connor the "Squirrel Whisperer," He claims he can communicate with the wild, and if you don't believe him, it's hard to argue with the results.
O'Connor's neighbors kept bringing him injured baby squirrels. The equipment he uses is found in most kitchens, and the "medicine" is simply a combination of peanut butter and milk fed through an eyedropper. So far, he has nursed 11 baby squirrels back to health.
"I named him squirrely, everybody else after that, was called, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11," he said.
O'Connor is a welder for a railroad company, but he watches a lot of nature shows on the side.
"I watched a lot of nature shows, it was always National Geographic, and wondering what they're doing," he said.
So, his curiosity and heart for animals, has earned him the nickname, "Squirrel Whisperer." Once they get better, he sends them off into the wild. However, at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville, executive director Phil Jenni says people who find wild animals should never try to rehabilitate them on their own due to the risk of injury or disease. In fact, the Minnesota and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says anyone unlicensed to treat wild animals can also be cited.
"Again, I don't know what's going to kill me. It's not going to be baby squirrel spit. I guarantee that," O'Connor contended.O'Connor
said until recently, he was unaware of these rules, and is now in the process of getting a license to care for wild animals, but until then, he promised no squirrel in need will ever be turned away.
"If there are orphan baby squirrels out there you just can't leave them," he said.
Depending on the injury, O'Connor said most of his orphaned squirrels get better within a couple of weeks, and he's always been able to nurse his patients back to health.


text:
Mark Rosenker is the former director of the NTSB. He tells us what he's thinking about the TSA relaxing regulations that would prohibit small knives on planes.
The legendary Bob Dylan will perform at the Peabody Opera House next month. Darren Hall is director of booking for Peabody and the Scottrade Center.


text:
More than 1200 girls join ARP.
Amazing news! On Friday the 28th of August the largest Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) ever will take place in Loitokitok, Kenya. More than 1,200 girls will take part in this passage as a way of publicly denouncing Female Genital Cutting. This ritual, that marks the transition from girl to woman, thanks to financing of the Dutch Postcode Lottery, has been developed by Amref Flying Doctors, together with the Masai. The key to success: an intensive dialogue with the tribal elders.
The colorful and impressive ritual with all its festivities, and where the girls are dressed beautiful and being consecrated, has not been changed. However, the painful and unhealthy female circumcision has been abolished. In addition, girls receive sexual education and lessons about HIV/AIDS and human rights.
Cultural leaders and girls from various areas in Kenya, and even from Tanzania will attend the ceremony. FGC is still a huge problem, and bringing change agents together has proven a very effective way to keeping the momentum alive and bringing about a positive movement
More than 7,000 girls have participated in an alternative rite of passage already. They continue to go to school and marry later in life than girls who are circumcised. A great success, which gradually spread throughout the neighbouring regions.


text:
KK Electrical Services417 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
With experience in the domestic & commercial industry, you can be assured that your project is in safe and professional hands. We solely specialise in electrical work and undertake any size job. NICEIC approved and fully qualified to the latest BS standards. Our customer's...
Latest Electrical feedback review:
By avrilb on 19th Oct, 2017
Del the Painter302 Feedback reviews, 99% positive
Hello All! my name is Derek (Del) I've been working as a painter & decorator for over 28 years so I'm very experience in my field of work , I am a very clean, tidy , honesy & a very hard working & All my work is done to a very High Quality working with F&B & Dulux...
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
By normp on 19th Nov, 2017
Jason Nicholls Flooring246 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
Hi my name is Jason Nicholls from Jr floors , I am a Supply and installer of all flooring types from carpet, vinyl laminate to real wood. I offer a free measure/quote service and also a fit only service if you already have materials . I have ranges of sample books which I...
Latest Carpet Fitting feedback review:
By paul_1tsx on 26th Mar, 2017
Glen Batt Roofing Ltd241 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
I am a reliable and trustworthy roofer who can supply you with guaranteed work no matter how big or how small a job is. With 13 years experience and a smile I could solve all your roofing problems and needs!
Latest Fascias, Soffits & Guttering feedback review:
By mck_85 on 15th Nov, 2017
Skay Electrical Services236 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
You can expect a friendly, reliable, professional and affordable service, with no job too small. All work is carried out and complies with (BS 7671) 17th Edition wiring regulations and comes with a guarantee. Also all notifiable work is certified under Part P Scheme Elecsa...
Latest Electrical feedback review:
By christ3005 on 21st Nov, 2017
AMD Electrics234 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
AMD Electrics has been in the industry for over 29 years. Our aim is to give the customer what they want at a reasonable price. We are Registered and assessed anually by NAPIT (Reg No: 18785) with £5,000.000 public liability insurance. We are also on the Electricsafe...
Latest Electrical feedback review:
By rsrini on 11th Nov, 2017
Eurolay Asphalt & Roofing220 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
Welcome to Eurolay Asphalt & Roofing. We're a friendly, highly skilled, reputable small family run business that covers and caters every aspect of mastic asphalt, flat roofing specialist, cold liquid systems, guttering, pitch roofing and building services.
Latest Handyman feedback review:
By sally_250 on 9th Nov, 2017
Storey Plumbing and Bathrooms225 Feedback reviews, 98% positive
Hi, I am a plumber and bathroom fitter with 20 years experience, and I work to the highest of standards. All work is fully insured and guaranteed for 2 years. I provide a polite, professional, friendly and helpful service and my quotes are very competitive.
Latest Plumbing feedback review:
By jennjayne on 15th Nov, 2017
Novi Electrics197 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
With many years in the trade working as an electrician, I have gained a lot of experience and a lot of knowledge. I am qualified to the highest standards and work in accordance with guidelines from the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the latest BS7671...
Latest Electrical feedback review:
By daisy_j on 19th Nov, 2017
T&M Plumbing and Heating Services192 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
I am a local and reliable Plumbing & Heating Engineer based in Chingford. I cover all areas of London, Essex and Kent. I undertake all manner of work from a leaking tap to a full bathroom installation. I always strive for customer satisfaction and a high standard of work....
Latest Plumbing feedback review:
By haringeyjan on 20th Nov, 2017
L Jeffery Building & Roofing Ltd185 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
L jeffery roofing all types of roofing undertaken,flat roofs roof repairs,guttering,new roofs all roofing work undertaken
Latest Roofing feedback review:
By cooperj_49 on 18th Sep, 2017
MCM Electrical Services174 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
Experienced in Electrical installations, testing and inspection, fire alarm system installations and commissioning, and computer networking. Certified work, reliable and always put the clients needs first.
Latest Electrical feedback review:
By hazel_57 on 7th Aug, 2017
StayDry roofers161 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
hello and welcome to my profile page, my name is Chris i am a roofer and general builder and painter and have been for over 25 years,i run a small family run company called staydry roofers, i work with my sons and a few trusted and reliable and friendly other roofers,we...
Latest Chimneys & Fireplaces feedback review:
By onebeth on 18th May, 2017
RE Electrical157 Feedback reviews, 100% positive
At RE Electrical, we offer a professional, friendly and competitive service , that is highly rated throughout our customer base. We take pride in our work and ensure all work is done to the safest and highest standard possible. We welcome and look forward to carrying out any...
Latest Electrical feedback review:
By mayhem_moore on 20th Nov, 2017
WCFC160 Feedback reviews, 98% positive
Hi I have been installing fencing for over 30 yrs, including high security,industrial, commercial, And domestic fencing,and will be finished to a high standard and guaranteed.Can also construct decking and patio's to a high standard..and self assembling sheds and summer...
Latest Fencing feedback review:
By steve_w_31 on 14th Nov, 2017
Need a tradesman?
Post a job on MyBuilder to find a quality, local tradesperson.
How MyBuilder works
1. Post a job
First, create a job listing for your tradesman project. It's quick, easy and free - the first step to finding recommended tradesmen in N21, Winchmore Hill.
2. Hire a tradesman
Having met our recommended tradesmen in N21, Winchmore Hill and read customer reviews, you're ready to decide which tradesmen to hire.
3. Leave feedback
After your project is successfully completed, you can leave a review for your tradesmen. This review helps you and future MyBuilder users.
What our customers say
- "I just want to say this is a fantastic site and service. ...I have worked in the online arena for the last 10 years or so, and this is a shining example."
- Satisfied customer - Farnham
Tradesmen in N21, Winchmore Hill
- Architectural Designers
- Bathroom Fitters
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters & Joiners
- Carpet Fitters
- Chimney & Fireplace Specialists
- Conservatory Installers
- Conversion Specialists
- Damp Proofing Specialists
- Demolition Contractors
- Driveway Pavers
- Electricians
- Extension Builders
- Fascias, Soffits and Guttering Specialists
- Fencers
- Flooring Fitters
- Gas Engineers
- Groundworkers
- Handymen
- Heating Engineers
- Insulation Installers
- Kitchen Fitters
- Landscape Gardeners
- Locksmiths
- Loft Conversion Specialists
- New Home Builders
- Painters & Decorators
- Plasterers
- Plumbers
- Restoration & Refurb Specialists
- Roofers
- Security System Installers
- Stonemasons
- Tilers
- Tree Surgeons
- Window Fitters
- All Tradesmen


text: HI i installed a Nokia CK-1W bluetooth handsfree kit into a friends car at the weekend. It was a ford focus and it was really easy to fit. But looking at my S3.... which is put together about 20x better than the focus... it doesnt look like its gonna be anywhere near as easy. Has anyone done this job themselves? How does the interior come apart? drivers side door pilar and roof headlining to get the mic up to the centre infront of the interior light?? glove box?? tray under the steering column? where do people put the control box and where do they get an ignition live (the Head unit doesnt suply one) thanks for the answers in advance Nathan


text:
Find a copy in the library
Finding libraries that hold this item...
|Oral histories
|Named Person:
|Vi Redd; Buddy Collette; Eric Dolphy; Alma Hightower; Alton Redd
|Material Type:
|Biography, Manuscript
|Document Type:
|Book, Archival Material
|All Authors / Contributors:
Vi Redd; Steven Louis Isoardi; University of California, Los Angeles. Oral History Program.
|OCLC Number:
|Transcript of a 6.4-hour interview completed under the auspices of the UCLA Oral History Program.
|ix, 263 leaves, bound ; 28 cm
|interviewed by Steven L. Isoardi.
This interview is one in a series designed to preserve the spoken memories of individuals who were raised near and /or performed on Los Angeles' Central Avenue, especially from the late 1920s to the mid-1950s. Vi Redd's interview covers Redd's childhood in Los Angeles' Central Avenue neighborhood, continues with her education and the beginning of her career as a saxophonist and vocalist, and concluding with her musical activities, her career as a schoolteacher, and her involvement as a consultant for the music panel of the National Endowment for the Arts. Major topics discussed include musicians in her family, particularly her father Alton Redd and great aunt Alma Hightower; early musical relationships in Los Angeles, her experiences as a female musician in the jazz music world, the westward movement of the African American community in Los Angeles and decline of Central Avenue.
User-contributed reviews
Similar Items
Related Subjects:(8)
- Redd, Vi,
- Women jazz musicians -- California -- Los Angeles -- Interviews.
- Saxophonists -- California -- Los Angeles -- Interviews.
- Collette, Buddy, -- 1921-2010.
- Dolphy, Eric.
- Hightower, Alma, -- 1888-1970.
- Redd, Alton.
- Central Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.)
User lists with this item (1)
- women in music bibliographies(320 items)
by dayv23 updated 2009-10-19


text:
The most ridiculous footie picture ever!!! Mathieu Valbuena (France) v Belgium
This picture during Belgium's 0-0 draw with France has already started doing the rounds on social networks.
It simply beggars belief!
The image above has not been altered in any way (according to Deadspin – who sourced it from Reuters) but was just taken at a crazy angle.
And, Mathieu Valbuena is 5.6ft whilst Vincent Kompany and Marouane Fellaini are giants of the game, both figuratively and literally.
Looks like France did well to bag a draw!


text:
Texas rolls toward record cotton crop
Texas will produce more cotton than ever in 2005, according to a federal agricultural statistics service, breaking a state record that was set just last year.
Corn down 0.5 cents from October; production costs continue to soar
WASHINGTON (AP) - The government raised its estimate of the size of this year's corn and soybean crops and predicted prices will continue to drop, further stressing farmers whose production costs have soared along with energy prices.
Tech honors three ag leaders
Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources honored three prominent graduates Thursday.
Birth announcements
George T. Ellis and Amanda E. Ellis of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces, Oct. 27 at 7:54 p.m. at Covenant Medical Center.
George T. Ellis and Amanda E. Ellis of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces, Oct. 27 at 7:54 p.m. at Covenant Medical Center.
Entertainment Calendar - Theater
"A.Leon ... from Roswell (He's Back, and Earth Must be Destroyed)" - Musical comedy written and directed by Phil Price, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Reserved seats $25. 762-3233.
Entertainment Calendar - Local Music
Blue Light - 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., Depot Entertainment District. Matt Martindale and The Bonnie Bishop Band, Texas country, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Wednesday. $5. 762-1185.
Entertainment Briefs
Movies 16 will offer stadium steating James Westbrook, an assistant manager at Movies 16, said, "The stadium seating retrofit has been completed in the first seven auditoriums and has begun on the remaining nine."
Entertainment Calendar - Events
"A.Leon ... from Roswell (He's Back, and Earth Must be Destroyed)" - Musical comedy written and directed by Phil Price, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Reserved seats $25. 762-3233.
Christian show headlined by tobyMac
Recording artist tobyMac will headline a concert of contemporary Christian music at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions.
Entertainment Calendar - Specialty Films
"The Plant" - Student film under direction of Chris Caddel and James W. Johnson, premiere at 7 p.m. Saturday, Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts' Icehouse, 511 Ave. J. Tickets $10 general public, $5 Lubbock Film Society members. 762-8606.
Entertainment Calendar - Oprys
Meadow Jamboree - 6:30 p.m. today, 201 Mitchell St. in Meadow. Confirmed performers are Mary Beth Ashburn, The Double Eagle Band, Howard Hopkins and The Martin Band. Free, donations requested. 539-2266, or 894-9259.
Entertainment Calendar - Looking Ahead
Market Hall shopping at Junior League's Holiday Happening - Lubbock Memorial Civic Center exhibition hall. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 18; and noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 19-20. Tickets $5. www.JLLubbock.com or 445-9637. Junior League's Holiday Happening - Nov. 18-20, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. www.JLLubbock.com or 445-9637. Events, times, prices vary daily:
Entertainment Calendar - Comedy
"A.Leon ... from Roswell (He's Back, and Earth Must be Destroyed)" - Musical comedy written and directed by Phil Price, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Reserved seats $25. 762-3233.
Unusual 'A. Leon' will have audiences shaking heads
The camaraderie shared by the cast of the latest comic farce from Phil Price - titled "A.Leon ... from Roswell (He's Back, and Earth Must be Destroyed)" - is admirable and, to their credit, the actors try their best to keep the storytelling on stage lively.
Entertainment Calendar - Concerts
"A.Leon ... from Roswell (He's Back, and Earth Must be Destroyed)" - Musical comedy written and directed by Phil Price, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Reserved seats $25. 762-3233.
Original Texas Tech play wins festival honors
"Social Darwinism," an original comedy by Angela Gant that debuted Oct. 3-9 at the Charles Maedgen Jr. Lab Theatre on the Texas Tech campus, was declared a winner at the state competition of the yearly American College Theatre Festival held Nov. 4-6 in Amarillo.
Entertainment Calendar - Dance
"A.Leon ... from Roswell (He's Back, and Earth Must be Destroyed)" - Musical comedy written and directed by Phil Price, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. Reserved seats $25. 762-3233.
Entertainment Calendar - Exhibits
Abraham Art Gallery - J.E. and L.E. Mabee Learning Resources Center at Wayland Baptist University, 1900 W. Seventh St., Plainview. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Free. 291-3710. "Paper Cuts: The Art of Contemporary Paper." Through Nov. 30.
The deadline for listings in Around Town is noon the Friday prior to publication date.
Comedic drama one of smartest, hardest-hitting from Tech
One of the mightiest attractions at the Texas Tech department of theater and dance is its burgeoning playwriting program, which finds playwrights nurtured by faculty and, when necessary, supported by the administration.
Comic Mencia brings act to Lubbock
Standup comedian Carlos Mencia will bring his blunt and often unforgiving style of humor to West Texas today for a 7 p.m. show at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.
Entertainment Calendar - Special
"Documenting Archaeological and Historic Structures: New Technologies" - Lecture, 2 p.m. Sunday, Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark Drive. Presented by Glenn Hill. Free. 742-1116.
Entertainment Calendar - Attractions
American Museum of Agriculture - 1701 Canyon Lakes Drive. Unique 71 pedal tractors and 350 toy tractors; also restored tractors and horse-drawn equipment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Donations requested. 239-5796 or 744-3786.
At the movies
A History of Violence Viggo Mortensen plays a man leading a quiet life with his wife and family in a small town. When an unexpected incident finds him killing in self-defense, he brings unwanted attention on himself and must return to his secret past. Marion Bello, Ed Harris and William Hurt co-star. David Cronenberg directs.
Sultry winter fashion trends for teens long on sex, short on common sense
With winter just around the corner, I always look forward to seeing turtle neck sweaters and less skimpy clothes.
Microsoft, AP to team up on online news network
NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft Corp. is teaming with The Associated Press to offer an advertising-supported online video news network in the first quarter of 2006, the companies announced Wednesday.
Treasury auction, lower oil prices spur rally on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks rallied Thursday after a record Treasury auction pushed bond yields lower, raising hopes that interest rates will follow and allaying fears that foreign investors would move away from U.S. debt.
Business today
Blackstone Group to pay $2.8 billion for La Quinta
LubbockOnline.com - Business Today 11/11/05
GM stocks take tumble as auto workers cast ballots to decide fate of agreement
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Corp. auto workers were wrapping up voting Thursday on an agreement endorsed by labor leaders that would require them to pay more for their health care. As workers voted, the automaker's stock took a tumble on news that it will restate its earnings from 2001 because of an accounting error.
Yahoo backs out of race for stake in AOL business
NEW YORK (AP) - Yahoo Inc. has pulled out of discussions over buying a stake in America Online Inc., leaving Microsoft Corp. and Google Inc. as the leading potential suitors.
Cell phone industry plans rating sytem, access tools
NEW YORK (AP) - The cell phone industry is adopting a rating system for its multimedia services to designate which music, video and gaming products are intended for adults and provide tools for parents to block access to that content.
Decline in education may cause drop in personal incomes
Personal incomes of Texans and the nation as a whole are poised to decline because of lagging educational levels, according to a report released Wednesday on the subject.
Hearing set today on Wright law
DALLAS (AP) - After a year of lobbying, Southwest Airlines Co. will get its chance today to persuade Congress to let it fly anywhere from its home base of Dallas Love Field, a move that is adamantly opposed by rival American Airlines.
Google offers travel assistance via cell phones
Google has taken its local search service and wrapped it to go.
Lady Raiders sign two to letters of intent
Jordan Murphree has been busy the last couple of days.
Adversity has made things difficult at Oklahoma State
Mike Gundy, 38, is the youngest head coach in Division I-A football.
Divisional races, Spurrier spice up SEC
The Southeastern Conference will have two tight division races and one rousing reunion Saturday in three must-see games.
Tech's Batista honored
Texas Tech libero Desiree Batista was named to the District VI All-Academic Team, an honor presented by ESPN The Magazine and CoSIDA.
Classic more than basketball
Former Missouri head coach Norm Stewart overcame his battle with colon cancer. Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim and Connecticut had coach Jim Calhoun each had a brush with prostate cancer.
SAC Tournament pushed back a day
The Sooner Athletic Conference volleyball tournament at the Rip Griffin Center will begin on Saturday.
Myers set to have Tech jersey retired
Bob Knight said he never retired a jersey number while the head coach at Indiana.
Bridges gets WBU off to strong start
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nate Bridges collected 22 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots as Wayland Baptist opened the season with a 92-56 rout of Shorter (Ga.) College on Thursday at the Robert Garrett Memorial Tournament.
Oklahoma State facts
2005 results
Freshman Henderson to start game vs. LSU
Texas Tech coach Marsha Sharp has often said that freshman LaVonda "Tiny" Henderson has a chance to make a quick impact for the Lady Raiders this season.
Tahoka sprinter heading to Tech
Although it might be hard for a younger brother to admit, Troy Price said he owes a lot of his track and field success to his older brother Trey.
Tech-OSU Key Matchup
Oklahoma State kick returner Daniel McLemore vs. Texas Tech special teams: McLemore, a Cowboys starting cornerback, ranks second in the Big 12 Conference in kickoff return average at 27.2 yards and needs 101 yards to break the single-season school record for kickoff return yardage.
Howard College guard inks with Raiders
Howard College guard Charles Burgess has a simple personal goal he has set for this season.
Georgia Southern rolls to victory over Portland
LUBBOCK (AP)- Elton Nesbitt scored 27 points as Georgia Southern defeated Portland 89-75 Thursday night in the first round of the 2K Sports College Hoops Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
Lady Raider notebook
Dabbs to redshirt
Dawson riding high off big game
Statistics haven't always told the story on Keyunta Dawson this season, but they did happen to be a good barometer during the last game of how he played.
Tech-OSU key matchup
Texas Tech passing offense vs. Oklahoma State seconday: Oklahoma State ranks higher in pass defense - third in the Big 12 - than in any other major category, but there's a catch. Opponents have attempted 211 passes against OSU - 64 fewer than any other Big 12 team has faced.
Wayland Baptist basketball teams hit court
The Wayland Baptist basketball teams open the season today, the men at the Robert Garrett Memorial Tournament hosted by Trevecca Nazarene in Nashville, Tenn., and the women in a road game against Texas-Permian Basin in Odessa.
Oklahoma State depth chart
Newcomers lift Tech in opener
Two of Texas Tech's newest players provided the Red Raiders a spark on Thursday in the opening round of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.
Texas Tech vs. San Jose State
About the game: San Jose State guard Julian Richardson played two seasons at South Plains College. This is his first season with the Spartans. ... Spartans' guard Carlton Spencer is a junior-college transfer from College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, Calif.). ... Forward Demetrius Brown is in his third season at San Jose State. He used last year as a redshirt season. ... San Jose State finished 6-23, 1-17 in the Western Athletic Conference last year. This is head coach George Nessman's first year with the team. ... Texas Tech has never played San Jose State. ... The Red Raiders are 4-0 in home openers under head coach Bob Knight. ... Tech is 56-9 under Knight at United Spirit Arena. ... A record 4,385 students attended last year's home opener against North Carolina-Asheville. The winner of the Portland-Georgia Southern game will play the winner of the Tech-San Jose State game on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The losing teams from the first-round games will play at 5:30 p.m.
Tech volleyball falls to KSU
Kiley Lyons had 20 kills and six digs Wednesday, but it wasn't enough for the Texas Tech in a four-set loss to Kansas State.
LubbockOnline.com - Basketball Box 11/11/05
Official records
Marriage Licenses
LubbockOnline.com - Official Records 11/11/05
Tech's Law Students Raise Bar On Exam
WHEN THE FIRST graduating class of the Texas Tech University School of Law took the State Bar Examination in 1970, 100 percent passed - and Tech Law graduates scored the five highest grades on the exam.
Veterans Deserve Our Gratitude and Respect
EVERY DAY OF every year, America's military veterans are important to our nation. Without those brave people over the years who were willing to take up arms and fight for their country and to defend it from its enemies, there would not be a United States of America.
Christian show headlined by tobyMac
Recording artist tobyMac will headline a concert of contemporary Christian music at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Champions.
Free music to fill Texas Tech's Hemmle Hall
Five free concerts will take place today through Thursday at the Texas Tech School of Music's Hemmle Recital Hall. The performers are:
Original Texas Tech play wins festival honors
"Social Darwinism," an original comedy by Angela Gant that debuted Oct. 3-9 at the Charles Maedgen Jr. Lab Theatre on the Texas Tech campus, was declared a winner at the state competition of the yearly American College Theatre Festival held Nov. 4-6 in Amarillo.
Former Cooper standout signs with Aggies
Darby Brown, a former baseball player at Cooper who now plays for Howard College in Big Spring, signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday to play for Texas A&M.
Lady Lions sign letters of intent
Trinity Christian seniors Jessica Legako and Kelsea Loveless, who helped the Lady Lions win back-to-back TAPPS 4A state championships in volleyball, signed national letters of intent on Wednesday to play collegiate volleyball.
Frenship not getting too confident going into playoffs
Frenship football coach Bobby Davis didn't have to remind his team this week of the perils involved with playing a team in the playoffs that the Tigers had beaten soundly in the regular season.
Post hopes to ride momentum into playoff game
Not that he expected anything less of District 5-2A, but Post football coach Tim James knew his squad's shot at repeating as league champions could come down to the final week against Roosevelt.
Tulia outlasts Post in 2A battle
Post won the yardage and time of possession battles Thursday in its Class 2A Division I bi-district playoff against Tulia.
High school football
CLASS 3A PLAYOFF Division II Midland Greenwood vs. Sweetwater
Cooper gets another shot at Canyon at home
Win or lose, the Cooper football team will make school history today.
High School Football Playoff Capsules
CLASS 4A PLAYOFF Division I Palo Duro vs. No. 9 Plainview
LubbockOnline.com - Area Prep Basketball 11/11/05
Wilson spurs Trinity to win over Plainview
PLAINVIEW - Renee Wilson scored a game-high 22 points, and the Trinity Christian girls basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 57-34 victory at Plainview on Thursday.
Prep hoops tournaments under way today
The first big high school basketball tournaments of the 2005-06 season tip off today, with Frenship hosting the 2005 All-American Tipoff Classic at the Tiger Gym.
How They Fared
Restaurant reports for the week ending Nov. 5:
LubbockOnline.com - Lifestyles Calendar 11/11/05
Laying down the law
Lucio Trevino was a high school sophomore when he decided on a career in law enforcement.
Community briefly
'Gromit,' 'North Country,' 'G' leaving Lubbock
Cream cheese pie, spiced souffle are simply sweet pumpkin desserts
Cream cheese pie and spiced souffle are simply sweet pumpkin desserts
Limo and Lights to benefit parkinsonism society
Tickets for the Limo and Lights Raffle Sale benefiting the West Texas Parkinsonism Society are on sale through Nov. 25.
Chess tournaments feature world champion Polgar
Two chess tournaments, including one for local and area youngsters, are scheduled this weekend at Texas Tech.
Ladies buy town's 145-year-old country store, saving it
Rebecca Savage and her friend Susie Olfson are not bakers by trade. But recently, on a "last-minute impulse," the pair bought a quaint country store noted for its fruit pies and funky charm. Without their intervention, the following day West River Market would have closed after serving the Anne Arundel County, Md., town of Galesville for more than 145 years.
New playground to be erected at Ronald's house
Volunteers will erect a $57,000 playground on the west side of the Ronald McDonald House today in a cooperative project that will provide climbing, crawling and sliding space devised from suggestions by students at Murfee Elementary School.
Hot lines, Web sites hold tips for Thanksgiving Day
Holiday cooks can find help on phone hot lines and online
Lifestyles calender
Procedure uses phenol, Botox to help restore normalcy to patients
About two minutes after the injection, her hand could move again.
Oklahoma native turns 101 years old
Lillie Mae Calhoun, who was born Nov. 11, 1904, near Woodward, Okla., will celebrate her 101st birthday with family and friends at 2:30 p.m. today at Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Small Doses
Blood drive set for city, region
Community Briefly
Project provides gifts for senior citizens
Worthwhile reminders as flu season begins - wash hands, rest, try vaccine
'Tis the season for giving and sharing, but one gift no one wants to receive is influenza, more commonly known as the flu. A virus, the flu causes fever, chills, cough, body aches, headaches and sometimes earaches or sinus problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications each year, and about 36,000 people died from the flu last year.
Volunteer Directory
Adult Learning Center - Help with adult education classes. Bilingual knowledge helpful. 766-1540.
Junior League of Lubbock set for annual Holiday Happening
The Junior League of Lubbock has scheduled its annual Holiday Happening Wednesday through Nov. 20 at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
Road construction
North and south of Lubbock Wrecker Service, 3209 Slaton Highway - excavation, installation and backfill for storm sewer line and manhole construction, as part of South Lubbock Drainage Project.
Lubbock County attorneys gather to commemorate Judge McFall
The men and women who filled the 72nd District courtroom on Thursday afternoon swapped stories and, at times, laughed aloud at recollections of Judge John R. McFall.
LISD trustees approve $2.1 million expansion at technology center
The Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center will add 10 new classrooms in an effort to expand career preparation options at the facility.
Shortage of doctors limits medical examiner service
The Lubbock County Medical Examiner's Office will limit its out-of-county business due to a shortage of doctors, officials with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center said Thursday.
Road Construction
North and south of Lubbock Wrecker Service, 3209 Slaton Highway - excavation, installation and backfill for storm sewer line and manhole construction, as part of South Lubbock Drainage Project.
Llano Estacado water board delays decision on Lubbock plans
A regional water board chose Thursday to hold off approving a half-billion dollar pipeline plan that Lubbock officials said would help secure the city's water future and keep big Texas cities out of the water-rich Panhandle.
Two potential candidates want to displace Ruff
At least two people are expressing interest in a run next year for Lubbock County clerk.
Opportunity knocks as employers, job seekers hit fair in force
Anthwon Broussard was looking for a new career.
Mayor nixes replay of public comments
The city cut citizen comments from rebroadcasts of its Monday meeting on City News Channel 2 this week.
Low-income energy users have options
State officials and energy companies are gearing up to help low-income people deal with higher heating bills this winter.
News Brief
Kenneth Featherson, 53, was upgraded to satisfactory condition Thursday at University Medical Center. He suffered an apparent heart attack Oct. 31 while driving his pickup, which struck a house and fence in the 5300 block of 98th Street.
Vietnamese general gives Tech students different view of war
Vietnamese Lt. Gen. Nguyen Dinh Uoc led a group of Texas Tech graduate students last year on a personalized tour of that country's most famous battlefield - Dien Bien Phu.
Former coach imprisoned, fined
Charles Ladd Taylor was sentenced to 97 months in prison and assessed a $12,500 fine in federal court Thursday, his attorney Dan Hurley said.
Hasie wins extra time to fight fraud convictions
Monte Hasie recently won another victory in federal court in his attempt to have his conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other related convictions overturned.
Man wanted in Hall County nabbed at local Salvation Army shelter
A man wanted on multiple charges out of Hall County was nabbed after midnight Monday at Lubbock's Salvation Army shelter.
Sacrifice, courage run deep for vet
When World War I ended on the memorable date of Nov. 11, 1918, in France, it offered Americans the opportunity to begin remembering servicemen and servicewomen of every generation with what is now the Veterans Day holiday.
News brief
Kenneth Featherson, 53, remained in serious condition Wednesday at University Medical Center. He suffered an apparent heart attack Oct. 31 while driving his pickup, which struck a house and fence in the 5300 block of 98th Street.
Criminal DA's sweep nets 41 alleged hot check writers
The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office paid an unexpected visit on 41 alleged hot check writers late Wednesday.
In Thursday's Avalanche-Journal, a story regarding the liquor election in Littlefield, which passed by 42 votes, indicated some individuals in the past have gone to Levelland to purchase alcohol. Alcohol sales are not allowed within Levelland city limits. They are allowed however in Opdyke West, located less than five miles east of Levelland. The A-J regrets the error.
CDC: Fewer adults smoking every year
ATLANTA (AP) - The smoking rate among U.S. adults continues to inch downward, with 20.9 percent of Americans describing themselves as regular puffers last year.
Official says 10 million flu shots coming
ATLANTA (AP) - Scattered flu shot shortages around the country should be eased by 10 million new doses scheduled to be delivered this month, a top federal health official said Thursday.
Bill seeks spread of alternative minimum tax
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House's top tax writer introduced a bill Thursday that would allow the alternative minimum tax to hit millions more taxpayers next year.
Bush signs food, farm legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush on Thursday signed a $100 billion food and farm spending bill that includes a two-year delay on labels telling grocery shoppers where their meat comes from.
WWI vets link to vanishing American history
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lloyd Brown remembers Armistice Day in 1918 as few - ever so few - veterans can.
Today in History
Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2005. There are 50 days left in the year. This is Veterans Day in the U.S., Remembrance Day in Canada.
Senate bars foreign terror suspects from challenging U.S. detention
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Thursday to bar foreign terror suspects at the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, from challenging their detentions in American courts, despite a Supreme Court ruling last year that granted access.
Oil chiefs defend profit gushers
WASHINGTON (AP) - Oil executives sought to justify their huge profits under tough questioning Wednesday, but they found little sympathy from senators who said their constituents are suffering from high energy prices.
Honor Flight gives vets last hurrah
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Frostbite damage to his feet during World War II and a limp from a stroke prevented 81-year-old William Taylor from taking a commercial flight or driving to Washington to see the nation's new memorial to veterans of the war. But Taylor managed to get there anyway.
Flaws cited in mad cow testing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Government investigators say testing is too slow at times to prevent cattle from eating feed that might be contaminated, just one flaw they cited in a program to help stop mad cow disease from spreading.
Congress blocks $140 billion trade bill over Cuban trade dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) - A dispute over agriculture trade with Cuba held up a deal on a $140 billion spending bill on Thursday, with House and Senate negotiators trying to avoid what could be the first veto of the Bush presidency.
Archeologist claims find of ancient alphabet
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Two lines of an alphabet have been found inscribed in a stone in Israel, offering what some scholars say is the most solid evidence yet that the ancient Israelites were literate by the 10th century B.C.
Study reveals 70 percent of TV shows contain sexual content
WASHINGTON (AP) - "The OC," "Desperate Housewives" and other TV shows popular with teenagers generally have more sex than other programs, a study says.
Victor Salas
Funeral services for Victor Salas, 94, of Lubbock will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Cornelio Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Guajardo Funeral Chapels.
Orlando Pablo Garcia
Services for Orlando Pablo Garcia, 31, of Lubbock will be 11 a.m. Saturday,Nov. 12, 2005, at Calvillo Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Davila officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home.
Death notices
Marshall Wayne Bowers, 56, of Big Spring died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Big Spring. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Big Spring.
Janie Pachicano
Rosary for Janie Pachicano, 58, of Lubbock will be 7 p.m. tonight at Wilsons' Funeral Directors Chapel in Wolfforth.
E.A. Owens, Jr.
Services for E.A. Owens, Jr., 79, of Lubbock will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at the Ralls First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Horn officiating. Burial will follow at the Ralls Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.
Garland G. Nix
Graveside services for Garland G. Nix, 76, of Lamesa will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at Lamesa Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Branon Funeral Home in Lamesa.
Ford Hawkins
Services for Milton Ford Hawkins, 85, of Lubbock will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with Major Chip Lynn officiating. Interment will foll o w a t Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mary F. Negrete
Rosary recital for Mary F. Negrete will be 7 p.m. tonight at W.W. Rix Chapel. Rev. David Cruz assisted by Deacon Joe Morin will lead her family and friends in celebrating Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church followed by a committal service at Resthaven Memorial Park. Her grandsons, Robert Arroyo, David Negrete, Jr., Christopher Negrete, Rafael Arroyo, Jr., Eddie Negrete, Jr., and Jesse Martell, Jr., will honor her memory by serving as pallbearers.
Carolyn "Mimi" Arminda
Murphey Garner Mimi, 61, of Lubbock, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at her home in Lubbock.
Richard Rollison, Jr.
Richard Rollison, Jr., 78, of Lubbock died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at University Medical Center.
Death Notices 11/11/2005
Robert W. "Bob" Andrews, 88, of Fort Worth died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, in Fort Worth. Services will be noon Saturday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood.
Lester A. Mullins
Funeral services for Lester A. Mullins, 67, of Roaring Springs will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at the First Baptist Church in Roaring Springs with the Rev. Jack Boggs officiating. Interment will be at the Roaring Springs Cemetery under the direction of Seigler Funeral Home of Matador.
Johnnie L. Fitzgerald
Johnnie L. Fitzgerald, 79, of Plains passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at his home.
Jackie "MeMa" Watts Hodges
Funeral services for Jackie "MeMa" Watts Hodges, 81, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at Bartley Funeral Chapel in Plainview with the Rev. Mark McMillan of First Baptist Church in Wolfforth officiating along with Dr. Marti Runnels of Wayland Baptist University. Burial will be at Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Plainview under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home in Plainview.
Floy Jean Curry
Floy Jean Curry, 72, wife of Charles Curry, beloved mother and grandmother, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center.
Margaret Starr Moss
Graveside services for Margaret Starr Moss, 83, of Lubbock will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at the Ralls Cemetery with the Rev. Davis Price officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.
Edward T. Smith
Services for Edward T. Smith, 95, of Brownfield will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Resthaven Funeral Home with the Rev. Glen C. Smith, the Rev. Ken Horn and the Rev. Robert Highley officiating. Graveside services will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock.
Edith M. Kirby
Edith M. Kirby, 83, of Lubbock passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005.
Vivian B. Green
Services for Vivian B. Green, 81, of Lubbock will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at W.W. Rix Chapel with William McGraw officiating.
Jerry Don Hogan
After a lengthy illness, Jerry Don Hogan, 62, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at Trinity Church with the Rev. Paul Jantzen and the Rev. Robert Hogan officiating.
James Dooley
Services for James Dooley, 76, of Post will be 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at the Graham Chapel Church of Christ in Post with Jack Moore and Dale Dozier officiating. Burial will follow at Terrace Cemetery under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home in Post.
Willie James Long
Services for Willie Bonnie James Long, 74, of Lubbock will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Lee Barnes officiating. Burial will follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home.
Julia Gonzales
Services for Julia Gonzales, 70, of Abernathy will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at First Nazarene Church in Abernathy with the Rev. Arlin Ankle officiating. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Abernathy. Arrangements are by Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock.
Margie M. Kemp
Church services for Margie M. Kemp, 86, of Muleshoe willbe 2 p.m. today, Nov. 11, 2005, at Trinity Christian Center with the Rev. Reydon Stanford officiating. Burial will be at the Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home in Muleshoe.
Frankie Christine White
Frankie Christine White, 73, of Floydada passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at University Medical Center.
Police Blotter
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about this or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000.
Chicago's Guillen, Atlanta's Cox voted top MLB managers
NEW YORK (AP) - The way Ozzie Guillen works a dugout, impatiently bouncing around and chattering away from the first pitch to the final out, it's hard to believe he calls steady Bobby Cox a mentor.
LubbockOnline.com - Cotton Kings Hockey 11/11/05
Iverson helps send 76ers past Mavericks
PHILADELPHIA - Allen Iverson scored 25 points and keyed a decisive 15-0 run to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
LubbockOnline.com - Sportsline 11/11/05
Are Cowboys battle-tested or battle-weary?
IRVING (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are about to find out whether all those tight games they've played so far made them tougher or wore them out.
Carpenter wins NL Cy Young honor
NEW YORK (AP) - Chris Carpenter was ready to call it quits.
Motorcyclist, street sweeper collide
CLOVIS, N.M. - A collision involving a motorcycle and a city street sweeper Thursday morning left the motorcyclist seriously injured, Clovis police said.
Littlefield resident already has plans for town's first liquor store
Chad Wright has big plans for alcohol in Littlefield.
Lubbock / regional briefly
Andrews woman named to chiropractic board
Appeals court hears arguments in case involving passing drugs to unborn fetuses
AMARILLO - In what could become a landmark Texas criminal case, a prosecutor and defense attorneys clashed in Amarillo's 7th Court of Appeals on Tuesday over whether two women's criminal convictions for passing drugs to their unborn babies should stand.
Interfaith network improving services with new director
With a new executive director on board and a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant given by the city last week, Lubbock Interfaith Hospitality Network will continue to provide and upgrade its ministry to homeless parents and their children.
Retrial likely for mother in drownings
HOUSTON (AP) - The state's highest criminal court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling that threw out Andrea Yates' murder convictions for drowning her children in a bathtub in 2001.
Inmate executed
HUNTSVILLE (AP) - Convicted serial rapist Charles Daniel Thacker was executed Wednesday evening for the strangling and attempted rape of a suburban Houston elementary school teacher 12 years ago.
DeLay seeks internal documents from prosecutor
AUSTIN (AP) - Attorneys for indicted Rep. Tom DeLay asked a Texas prosecutor Thursday for any internal notes or memos in which the writer objected to money laundering and conspiracy charges leveled against the former House majority leader.
Airlines take Wright turns in Love spat
WASHINGTON (AP) - Verbal sparring over a 26-year-old law restricting flights from Dallas' Love Field filled an oversized congressional hearing room Thursday, but the Republican chairman of an aviation Senate panel said the issue isn't going to be resolved soon.
Grandmother who shot intruder in the leg explains, she didn't want to kill the man
ARLINGTON (AP) - A woman who wounded an intruder hiding in one of her closets says she shot his leg because she didn't want to kill him.
BRAC bill becomes law; Cannon AFB awaiting Pentagon mission
AMARILLO - The hunt for a new mission for Cannon Air Force Base can kick into gear because the Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommendations now have officially become law, a Clovis, N.M., official said Wednesday.
Texas cotton should exceed expectations
Texas will break production records for the second year in a row, according to new estimates from a federal agriculture department.
Policeman relishes role as law enforcement educator
Lucio Trevino was a high school sophomore when he decided on a career in law enforcement. "I made up my mind to be a police officer," he says.
Employers seek applicants at job fair
Anthwon Broussard was looking for a new career. Jami Schell was looking for some new employees.
Texas Tech set to play Kansas
The Red Raider volleyball team travels to Lawrence, KS to play the Kansas Jayhawks Saturday at 7 p.m. Texas Tech is 11-15 overall and 4-11 in Big 12 play, and are in the midst of a five-match losing skid. The Jayhawks (14-11, 6-10) have won their last two matches, both on the road, beating Oklahoma and then No. 24th-ranked Kansas State 3-1.
LISD technology center to expand classrooms
The Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center will add 10 new classrooms in an effort to expand career preparation options at the facility.
Student-led film debuts Saturday
When Chris Caddel began teaching a course titled Filmmaking 101 at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, his goal was to help all students make their own independent short films that was less than 10 minutes in length.
Free screening slated for Wal Mart documentary
A controversial, feature-length documentary film titled "Wal-Mart, The High Cost of Low Price" will be screened at no charge for the general public at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 2801 42nd St.
Project exclusion may hurt water funding
Representatives from a water-rich Panhandle County told a regional water planning board Thursday they felt ambushed by an "11th hour" addition that more than tripled the amount of water the Lubbock-area would pump from the north.
LubbockOnline.com - The light time of year 11/10/05
LubbockOnline.com - A mother remembers 11/10/05
LubbockOnline.com - Working for play 11/11/05
U.S. tries to garner support for WTO talks, offers $7 million to West African farmers
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States on Thursday offered $7 million to support West African cotton farmers as officials sought to gather global support for a troubled round of World Trade Organization talks.
Jordanians protest al-Qaida bombings, condemn al-Zarqawi
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Sameeh Khreis has spent years demanding justice and more rights for jailed Islamic extremists. But on Thursday, he joined thousands who took to the streets across Jordan to condemn the militants behind Amman's triple hotel bombings that killed 59 people.
Bombers in Baghdad, Tikrit kill 40; Iraqi troops discover 27 bodies near border
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Bombers killed 40 people Thursday at a restaurant favored by police and an army recruiting center, while Iraqi troops along the Iranian border found 27 decomposing bodies, unidentified victims of the grisly violence plaguing the country.
Attacks on U.S.-based hotels in Jordan kill dozens
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Suicide bombers carried out nearly simultaneous attacks on three U.S.-based hotels in the Jordanian capital Wednesday night, killing at least 57 people and wounding 115 in what appeared to be an al-Qaida assault on an Arab kingdom with close ties to the United States.
© 2017. All Rights Reserved. | Contact Us


text:
Hotel Orizzonte
Select your stay dates to check availability at Hotel Orizzonte
Hotel Orizzonte
About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Hotel Orizzonte in Acireale, you'll be in a shopping district and convenient to Piazza San Domenico and Cathedral of Acireale. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Palazzo Musmeci and Piazza del Duomo.
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and wedding services.
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Hotel Facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Children's pool
- Bar/lounge
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Beach towels
- Pool umbrellas
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Meeting rooms
- Number of meeting rooms - 7
- Total number of rooms - 130
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Pool sun loungers
- Garden
- Number of floors - 3
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- Conference center
- Wedding services
- Rooftop terrace
- Poolside bar
- Elevator/lift
- Year Built 1986
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Express check-in
- Outdoor pool
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Facilities
- Flat-panel TV
- Hair dryer
- Premium bedding
- Shower only
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Designer toiletries
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony
- Minibar
- Satellite TV service
- Bidet
- In-room safe
- Climate control
- Desk
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Pay movies
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 1 May to 31 October.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60,00 per vehicle (one way)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 50.00
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
The charges below are included in your overall room price:
- Resort fee
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.Show all hotel policy Show less hotel policy


text:
DVR Monitor MIC Microphone RCA Output for CCTV Security Camera Audio, Power Supply: DC 6V ~ 12V, Current Consumption: 12mA, Frequency Range: 200 ~ 10kHz, Frequency Response: 2.5 dB, Output Impedance: 600Ω, Output Level: 0 ~ 6V
Product Model: INS-MIC02 | Item Code: 1603000223
Ship to: USA | Quantity: 1 | Air Mail Shipping Method | Free Shipping
Such chip can restrain noise around environment through frequency response network for several times, and provides pure tone quality and powerful movement.
The product contains dedicated AGC circuit so it is suitable for different types of Mic supervised listening environments, such as bank, prison, examination place, shopping mall, and industry factory etc.
Moreover, this product has lots of virtues,including low noise, HIFI, wide range operation voltage, small electricity consumption, and long distance transmission. a new sensitivity to adjust the pickups, TV monitoring, security systems supporting the use of the best products, and with the use of cameras to achieve synchronous video and audio.
Monitoring of: 5 m² - 150m²
Signal transmission line With a core line with the best shield.
Electronically parameter:
Power supply: DC 6V ~ ~ 12V Current consumption: 12mA
Frequency range: 200 ~ ~ 10kHz frequency response: 2. 5 dB
output impedance: 600 Ω output level: 0 ~ 6V
Size: Φ = 69mm, h = 39mm.
Item Include:
1 x DVR Monitor MIC Microphone RCA Output for CCTV Security Camera Audio
To write a review of this item simply fill in the information below and click the "Submit Review".
While we would enjoy hearing your opinions on this item (good or bad), we do ask that you focus your comments on the item in question and refrain from using profanity or responding to other customer reviews.
To write a new review, please Sign In first.
Security CCTV Monitors
Security CCTV Accessories


text:
MRI on Tillman's elbow comes back negative
MRI on Tillman's elbow comes back negative
Team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens saw the same thing that the MRI showed, which was just some inflammation in the elbow.
"All structure is good, ligament, everything," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "The nerve is a little inflamed, but that's normal at this time of the year."
The plan is for Tillman to go to Bowie, where the Orioles' Double-A affiliate resides, and get some exercise before his next start, which has yet to be determined.
Showalter said Tillman would need four or five days, at least, provided there is no further discomfort in the elbow.
"We're hoping to not give an anti-inflammatory shot, and I think we're going to be able to stay away from that," Showalter said.
Tillman, who experienced stiffness from the beginning of his last outing against the Yankees on Sunday, until he was removed after three innings, is 7-2 with a 3.39 ERA over 11 starts this season.
With the uncertainty of Tillman's status, and Showalter wanting to get rookie Miguel Gonzalez extra rest at some point this month, the Orioles could turn to a six-man rotation. Showalter wouldn't go as far as saying it, but starter Jake Arrieta, who has made 10 starts at Triple-A Norfolk, is likely to join the team soon.
"Fortunately, we have some depth to pick from and some guys that are ready to pitch and that includes Steve Johnson and Jake Arietta," Showalter said.
"He [Arrieta] has pitched real well down there his last three of four starts. He has always had good stuff, he's just commanding the ball better."
Arrieta went 3-9 with a 6.13 ERA with the Orioles over 18 starts before being sent to Norfolk.