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In The News
At Sono Field House, there is always something new happening!
Sono Field House News
September 28th 2013
"Norwalk Hospital presents the NOSCARS"
Sono Field House by Norwalk Hospital
Mark your calendars for the evening of Saturday, September 28, 2013 when Sono Field House will be transformed into a glamorous Holly-wood inspired setting for the Norwalk Hospital Foundation's NOSCARS Gala. Each fall, and for the 4th consecutive year in Sono Field House, the gala brings together more than 500 friends for an elegant program of cocktails, silent and live auction, dinner and dancing to support a great cause. This year's event honoring the hospital's dedicated physicians will benefit Norwalk Hospital's Pediatric Development and Therapy Center, which offers developmental and behavioral assessments to help diagnose conditions affecting children such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. The NOSCARS Gala proceeds will help fund additional staffing and program offerings needed to keep pace with current demands.
Norwalk Hospital Noscars Response Card PDF
Darien News Online
July 3rd 2013
"Darien's Lindley hosts incoming freshmen girls lacrosse camp in Norwalk"
Norwalk, CT by Jon Chik
NORWALK -- In the ultra-competitive Connecticut high school lacrosse scene, it's never too early to look to gain an edge on your competition.
And although the start of next year's high school lacrosse season is nine months away, about 50 campers are looking to do exactly that by attending the inaugural three-day incoming freshmen girls lacrosse camp at the Sono Field House, hosted byDarien High School girls head coach Lisa Lindley.
"It's really exciting to play with all these different girls from all these different towns," said Kate Paliotti, an incoming freshman at Greens Farms Academy who lives in Westport. "All the stations help you with your techniques on specific things."
"I really enjoyed it. I really liked the shooting station because it helps you perform," saidCaroline Neave, an incoming freshman at Rye. "It was fun to go through all the stations and then scrimmage at the end. I think it was a good way to end the day."
Norwalk Daily Voice
April 19th 2013
"Norwalk Riptide 12U Softball Wins Opening Tournament"
Norwalk by Tom Renner
The Norwalk Riptide 12-and-under softball team won its opening tournament last weekend. Photo Credit:Contributed by Norwalk Riptide
NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk Athletic Association Riptide 12-and-under softball team won its opening tournament, the Easton/Redding Invitational.
Norwalk earned the top prize Sunday in a field that included Redding/Easton, the Ridgefield Rebels, Brewster Rockets and Fairfield Fury.
After going 2-1 in pool play, Norwalk defeated the Fury, 6-2, in the semifinals, and then beat Ridgefield, 2-0, to win the championship. The victory over Ridgefield avenged a 7-4 loss during pool play.
Team members in the picture are (front, left to right) Brenda Garcia, Skyler Suda. Katelyn Greco, and Brianny Garcia. Back row (left to right) Manager Dan DiBlasio Jr, Coach Michelle Suda, Tatyanna Molina, Annalise Icatar, Jillian Howe, Jessica Otto, Dina DiBlasio, Riley Page, Coach Sergio Garcia and Coach Dan DiBlasio Sr. Missing are teammates Gabriella Catino and Julia Sferlazza.
Congratulations to the Norwalk Team, we are proud of our sponsored girls!
-SFH Staff
Read original article here.
Norwalk Daily Voice
June 26th 2012
"McMahon's Drew D'Antonio Named Lacrosse All-American"
Norwalk by Eric Gendron
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Five of the six high school boys' lacrosse teams that made state finals this season were from Fairfield County and players from those squads are being recognized at a national level.
Norwalk Hour
June 26th 2012
"Norwalk Cal Ripken Minors Tournament -- Sono Energy wins title"
Sono Energy avenged a mid-tournament loss to Sono Field House to come back from the loser's bracket and win the Norwalk Cal Ripken minors title with victories on May 31 (3-0) and then on Sunday, June 3 (8-5) vs. Sono Energy. Sono Field House only needed to win one game in the finals, Sono Energy had to win two...
Click for more: http://www.thehour.com/sports/norwalk-cal-ripken-minors-tournament----sono-energy/article_d53df3c7-dcee-527d-9bc2-e6fc1ee4cafa.html
Norwalk Hour
June 25th 2012
"All-Area Girls Lacrosse MVP -- In short order, New Canaan's Mannelly became an MVP player and more"
Fairfield County by John Nash
NEW CANAAN -- Everybody who watched Sarah Mannelly grow up knew she was going to be a star athlete.
Nobody would have predicted that lacrosse would wind up being the sport that would carry her to college. The New Canaan High School senior, who grew up on the town's soccer fields and basketball courts, never even picked up a lacrosse stick until her freshman year of high school...
Click for more: http://www.thehour.com/sports/all-area-girls-lacrosse-mvp----in-short/article_de65759f-a11b-5ad3-b017-359f3980c1e3.html
The Daily Norwalk
June 8th 2011
"Sono Field House Salutes Young Athletes"
NORWALK by by Tom Renner
Sono Field House announced its "SFH Athlete of the Session" Recognition Award winners for the Spring I session.
Young athletes who earned honors included Wilton's Evelyn Cathy, field hockey; Darien's Patrick McDonald, football; Darien's Charlie Von State first and second grade boys lacrosse; Sean Fox of Southport, first and second grade boys lacrosse; Norwalk's James "Jimmy" Howe, third and fourth grade boys lacrosse; Nicolas Guzman of Norwalk, fifth and sixth grade boys lacrosse; Lauren Jennings of Darien, girls lacrosse; and Ridgefield's Theo Magill, soccer.
The Athlete of the Session award encourages athletes to take their game to the next level. Every class is an opportunity for athletes to better prepare themselves to excel at their respective sport. The winners of their "SFH Athlete of the Session" are athletes whose commitment to improve is exceptional combined with excellent sportsmanship and a "will not quit" attitude and positive work ethic.
Read more at The Daily Norwalk
Read more by downloading the full article in PDF.
Open House at Sono Field House!
May 1st 2011
"Fun for all ages Open House at Sono Field House!"
Sono Field House Norwalk, CT
Come down to Sono Field House for our Open House on Sunday, May 1st from 1:00-4:00PM for a showcase of our facility.
The event will feature:
- Open rock wall climbing
- Fun for all ages
- Face painting
- Exclusive SFH programming sign-up specials
- Adult class demos featuring Agile Fitness
- Many giveaways from Lacrosse Unlimited and COMLAX
Lacrosse Clinic
April 21st 2011
"A Lacrosse Clinic with Joe Walters!"
COMLAX & Sono Field House are happy to host "A Lacrosse Clinic with Joe Walters!" Learn tips & tricks from one of men's lacrosse best players!!
- Admission is free
- $100 COMLAX gift card raffle prize
- Thursday, April 21st @ 6 PM at Sono Field House!
The Hour
February 24th 2011
"A diverse year for a new facility in Norwalk"
Norwalk, CT by Chris Bosak
It's been quite a first year for the Sono Field House.
The indoor sports facility in South Norwalk has played host to political fundraisers (including one with Bill Clinton), corporate galas, sports clinics with some of America's top athletes, and thousands of children who have honed their sports skills.
"We're pleased with where we are after a year and we're working to get better and improve the value to the community," Jim Quinn of owner Q Properties said. "A positive surprise is that it's really a positive for Fairfield County. We feel fortunate that there hasn't been any negative surprises."
The Daily Norwalk
December 22nd 2010
"Norwalk Kids Keep Climbing for the Top "
NORWALK by Tom Renner
Nine-year-old Francesa watched as her sister, T'Keyha, 6, climbed the rock wall Monday at the Breakthrough Options For Families holiday party at the Sono Field House. "I'm going to go higher than her,'' Francesca said as she watched her sister make it halfway up the wall.
When Francesca's time came, the fourth-grader at Side by Side Community School worked her way up the 30-foot wall. One careful step at a time, she navigated her way to reach a candy cane placed at the top. "I was nervous and scared that I was going to fall,'' Francesca said. "I was proud that I made it to the top for the first time. I was also thinking about my sister. I wanted to tell her that she did a good job and maybe that when she's my age she'll be able to reach the top of the wall."
Children ages 14-and-under from nearly 20 families associated with Breakthrough Options celebrated the holidays at the event. The agency helps improve the quality of life for single parents and their kids. Sono Field House allowed families and children to climb the rock wall as well as run, kick and throw on its athletic fields. It also provided food and entertainment. Adventure Area Director Jessica Clow helped organize the event.
Connecticut Post
October 28th 2010
"The Kennedy Center's Autism Project at the SONO Field House"
Magic Moments was a benefit for The Kennedy Center's Autism Project at the SONO Field House in South Norwalk. Read more ...
The Hour Online
October 27th 2010
"President Clinton to rally voters for Himes on Halloween in Norwalk"
Norwalk, CT by Staff
NORWALK -- President Bill Clinton will visit Norwalk this Sunday in what is being described as an effort to "rally voters in support of Jim Himes' re-election to Congress".
The former president will visit the SoNo Field House for an event scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are encouraged according to Himes' staff.
Himes, a democrat, is locked in a tight race for the fourth congressional district with Shelton native Dan Debicella, a Republican state senator.
Those looking to attend have been asked to visit himesforcongress.com/Clinton.
News 12
October 27th 2010
"Bill Clinton Coming to Norwalk Sunday"
The former president will be at the Sono Field House.
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Sono Field House
May 24th 2010
"Sono Field House Goes Dutch"
Sono Field House is proud to announce its new partnership with Dutch Total Soccer (DTS) to provide the highest level of quality soccer instruction in Fairfield County, CT.
The Daily Norwalk
March 30th 2010
"Sono Field House Offers Corporate Leagues"
NORWALK by Tom Renner
If your company has a team that wants to compete in flag football, soccer or dodge ball, Sono Field House has a spot for you.
The Daily Norwalk
March 24th 2010
"Climb the Walls with Jessica Clow"
NORWALK by Jacqueline Burt
"Everybody here signed a waiver, right?" Jessica Clow asks.
The cluster of novice rope-climbers laughs. (Nervous laughter, perhaps, but laughter nonetheless.) Jessica's laid-back sense of humor makes her the perfect Adventure Area Director at SoNo Field House, a gig that includes leading corporate team-building exercises in which not necessarily athletic co-workers must survive a dizzyingly-high ropes course.
Westfair Online
March 19th 2010
"Field house hones team spirit"
WESTFAIR by Ryan Doran
"The corporate team-building is a major part of the business," said Clow. "We have a special events planning team that works with them from the earlier stages with a site tour and defining what their needs and goals are to the logistics and put together a package based on their needs."
Stamford Advocate
March 10th 2010
"Former Darien star hired as Greenwich High School boys lacrosse coach"
STAMFORD by Jesse Quinlan
A golden opportunity was knocking at the door, and now it was time for Scott Bulkley to make one of the hardest decisions of his life.
Darien Times - Online
February 4th 2010
"The Price is right: Buccaneers Super Bowl ring-wearing former pro is Wave's new defensive coordinator"
DARIEN by Steven Buono
Idris Price, a one-time Tampa Bay Buccaneer football pro who began stardom in the sport helping Rob Trifone win a state title with the Senators in 1994, will replace A.J. Albano as Wave defensive coordinator Trifone said today.
"Definitely, I am very, very excited," said Price, who is Trifone's assistant in his Director of Football capacity at the Sono Field House in Norwalk. "Everybody always says, when you retire from football, where will you find your joy?
Courant Online
February 4th 2010
"Field house offers indoor facilities for athletes"
by Selina Koller
For athletes, it is important to prepare year-round in anticipation for a season. However, training and conditioning are hampered by the cold and snow during the winter months. A solution has come in the form of the Sono Field House, an indoor facility with full-size fields on which players can practice lacrosse, soccer, football, and field hockey.
Located in South Norwalk, the Field House offers membership for just $49 a year for an individual or $150 for a family. Members can then pay extra for sessions to hone their skills in their respective sports.
Darien High School
February 2nd 2010
"The Next BIG Thing: The opening of Sono Field House creates new opportunities for athletes"
DARIEN by Chris Carmody
"Wow! This is awesome!" That is the first reaction everyone has when they enter the Sono Field House, located at 365 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in South Norwalk. The 52,000-square foot facility is already overflowing with excited athletes since its opening in October. "It's a blast playing lacrosse on the turf. There's nothing like this in the area," sophomore Jimmy Quinn said.
Yale University Athletics
January 28th 2010
"Women's Lacrosse Clinic Raises More than $3,500 for Haiti"
New Haven
After the recent earthquake in Haiti, the Yale women's lacrosse team made a last-minute change to the free lacrosse clinic they had scheduled for Jan. 24: it would also serve as a fundraiser.
With less than a week to get the word out, the team still had a remarkable response.
They wound up raising $3,502 for the American Red Cross' relief efforts while also helping teach the game to the local youth lacrosse community.
Darien Times - Online
January 4th 2010
"Darien Youth one-day-sign-ups Saturday"
The Darien Youth Lacrosse Association is having a one-day only spring registration event on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Late fees will be in effect immediately following registration according to the organization.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Darien High School Auxiliary Cafeteria.
The ADVOCATE
December 21st 2009
"Hundreds brave storm, honor Stamford soccer coach"
NORWALK by Martin B. Cassidy
Norwalk -- Keith Segovia hopes to fight his cancer through 2010 and attend the Soccer World Cup next summer.
"Im in the position where I want to battle as long as I can." Segovia said.
A lifetime's worth of friends, family, and pupils thanked the 31-year-old soccer coach and former professional player last night for inspiring them.
December 21st 2009
"Blue Wave Charity Lacrosse Game a Big Hit"
NORWALK by Bob Goldsholl
In a first-of-a-kind lacrosse alumni event, Blue Wave lacrosse players, both current and former, played a charity game at the brand-spanking-new Sono Field House on Friday night.
Coach Lisa Lindley welcomed the players to the exhibition in which original plans to "mix and match" old and young gave way to alumni versus varsity game.
Darien Times - Online
December 15th 2009
"Mo Minicus Director of Field Hockey at Sono"
DARIEN by Steven Buono
Darien High field hockey coach Mo Minicus is now leading the Sono Field House girls program in the sport.
"We have received a great response so far from girls who have played in our fall clinics, and now the winter session is fast approaching," said a field house spokesperson.
In order to generate awareness for the Winter session, Sono Field House, in Norwalk, held a field hockey open house last week which was well attended.
Darien Times - Online
December 1st 2009
"Sono showdown: Wave alumni ladies lacrosse game to aid kids with cancer Dec. 18"
DARIEN by Steven Buono
The Darien High girls lacrosse team is featuring the largest scale Blue Wave alumni event ever in December.
Coach Lisa Lindley and her assistants, including Wave alumni Stephanie Calabrese, current captains Cali Ceglarski, Liz Calby and their parents, are putting together the big ladies lax show at the Sono Field House in Norwalk on Dec. 18.
Sono Field House
December 1st 2009
"Lisa Tartamella Kimmel Signs On as Resident Nutritionist - SFH Nutrition Seminar Scheduled for 12/6."
Sono Field House has partnered with Lisa Tartamella Kimmel, Yale University's Resident Dietitian, to
create a nutrition and healthy lifestyle curriculum for the new sports and special events facility.
"Lisa is an another outstanding addition to our staff, supporting our vision to provide our athletes with
unsurpassed resources, " noted James P. Quinn, CEO and Founder of Sono Field House. Lisa has signed
on to act as a resource to staff and athletes regarding proper sports nutrition. A Registered Dietitian for
Yale University, Lisa will lead seminars to educate interested players, parents and coaches on the
benefits of a sports-based nutrition plan. Lisa will be an excellent resource for team conditioning
programs and one on one counseling.
203 Modern Affluent Living
December 1st 2009
"Sono Field House, producing champions one field at a time."
by Bruna Martins
Jim Quinn, CEO and Founder of Q properties, is the man behind the Sono Field House. Quinn, a father of three, wanted to provide athletes, kids, corporations, and people of all ages a first-class sports and events facility. South Norwalk is the perfect spot for a field house of such caliber because of its accessibility and there are no others like it in the area. Most parents whose children are involved with sports have to drive up to an hour or more for training and practice, but with the Sono Field House that will no longer be necessary.
The Hour Online
November 14th 2009
"Norwalk's new place to play --year round"
NORWALK by Chris Bosak
There will never be a rainout at Norwalk's newest sports complex.
SoNo Field House, a 56,000-square-foot structure featuring a massive artificial turf field, ropes course, and climbing wall, opened for business in late October at 365 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. An invitation-only celebration on Saturday will officially mark the grand opening.
"It was a lot of hard work and long hours we put in," Jim Quinn, owner, said. "It feels great to be open, but now the focus is on operations and keeping things moving smoothly. We felt Norwalk is very centrally located within Fairfield County and this was the perfect spot for this."
Darien Times - Online
October 12th 2009
"Lindley ladies lax director at Sono Field House"
DARIEN by Steven Buono
Lisa Lindley will be taking her multi-title-winning game to the Sono Field House in Norwalk as its Director of Girls Lacrosse.
"We knew right out of the gate that Jeff Brameier and Lisa Lindley would be the ultimate team for us on the lacrosse front," said Jim Quinn, CEO and Founder of Sono Field House, who has signed-up the Wave awards-winning boys coach as well as Lax Director on the guys side. "Lisa has been driving the pulse of girls' lacrosse in Connecticut.
Fairfield County Business Journal
September 11th 2009
"Corporate team building on tap at Sono Field House"
WESTFAIR by Ryan Doran
It's almost game time as the Sono Field House comes within a month of being completed. And it promises to be more than sports and event facility, according to its owner.
"We saw that there was a great demand for a facility for youth sports and high school sports in the area," said James Quinn, CEO and founder of Sono Field House. Quinn, president of Q Properties of Norwalk and a father, found himself having to drive an hour-plus to bring his children to decent sporting facilities. "When you have children who are involved in sports and you're sitting on 95 or the Merritt, it's the wrong time of day and there's bumper-to-bumper traffic you think why," Quinn said.
Darien Patch
September 8th 2009
"With Brameier, Sono Field House Benefits Blue Wave. "
Darien by Bob Goldsholl
Longtime DHS lacrosse coach Jeff Brameier explains how his new position as Lax Director at Sono Field House will affect the Blue Wave.
Build it and they will come. That's the philosophy driving the construction of the Sono Field House. With a projected opening in October, the new "field of dreams" is a 52,000 square foot facility, designed to attract athletes, teams and corporations from throughout Fairfield County who seek team building activities.
Built by Q Properties and staffed by 50-75 full and part-time employees, the arena will serve as an indoor training facility for a number of sports including lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, indoor football—even rock climbing.
Darien Times - Online
August 25th 2009
"Bramier named Lacrosse Director of Sono Field House"
DARIEN by Steven Buono Darien Times Sports Editor
This might be listed under "no-brainers." But still, for the Sono Field House, there could have been no smarter move.
The Sono Field House sports facility has named Wave veteran coach Jeff Brameier as its Lacrosse Director, the organization announced today.
As Lacrosse Director the many-times-champion DHS coach will manage "all facets of lacrosse programming for the field house, including clinics, leagues, tournaments and camps," the SFH press release stated
The Hour - Online
August 15th 2009
"Sono Field House storming toward completion"
NORWALK by CHRIS BOSAK Hour Staff Writer
The Sono Field House is steaming toward completion. Soon soccer balls, footballs, and lacrosse balls will be flying around at the South Norwalk indoor sports facility.
The owner of the 52,000 square foot facility, which will also include activities such as indoor rock-climbing and ropes courses, hopes to be open to the public this fall. Sono Field House is located at 350 Ely Ave.
"The vision is to have the region's most comprehensive indoor sport and recreation facility," said Jim Quinn, president of Q Properties, which is building the project.
Quinn said the field house will employ between 50 and 75 full- and part-time employees.


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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – A well-known Greek journalist provoked police to arrest him in a suburb of Athens Sunday 28 October after he published the names of more than 2,000 Greek residents who are on an old list of HSBC Geneva bank accounts.
The list was reportedly given to the Greek government by the French government after HSBC computer employee Hervé Falciani famously stole, in 2008, and admitted to stealing, data on 24,000 account holders at the Geneva branch of the bank. He had earlier tried to sell the information to Lebanon, unsuccessfully, but finally convinced France to buy it.
Kostas Vaxevanis tweeted his location Sunday, inviting police to arrest him. His magazine, HotDoc, published the list of Greek account holders last week, noting that having their names on the list did not necessarily mean they had committed crimes, something only the tax authorities could determine. Two former finance ministers who held the data have said they believed it could not be used, since it was obtained illegally, and the lists were therefore not turned over to tax collection authorities.
A French high court in January 2012 ruled that the stolen data could not be used by tax collectors there because it was obtained illegally. But France had already shared at least some of the data with several other countries, including Greece, Germany and Italy.


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Funny trivia about flags
After a week's intense project on country profiles and information compilation, I finally got some free time to write something. I decided to share some of the interesting findings about national flags that came across in my work:
- My flag is your flag! almost..
That means your flag is my flag as well. However, it doesn't really mean that my people is your people. I guess it would be fine for the Netherlands and Luxmerbourg to sawp citizens equally, I doubt if Romania, Ireland, and Manaco would ever want to bring the people under the "same" flag to their countries from Chad, Ivory coast, and Indonesia, respectively.
- My flag is REALLY just my flag! totally…
As Romanians were still in deep sorrow about their loss in another Romanian flag in the Olympic gymnastics, others would hurry to proclaim the uniqueness of their national flags – that my flag is really JUST my flag! A Nepalese would proudly shout out loud into the sky: "Only Nepal has the double triangle flag in the world!".
Qaddafi royalists would deride on the Nepalese irregular weird-shaped flag and think all green flag in the world represents Libya. Too bad Formula One did not adopt the green flag as the winning flag for the racers in the last lap, otherwise Gaddafi could claim that Libyan as well.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, fellow countrymen of Paraguay couldn't help snorting to exert their contempt with the amateur pennon or the green rectangular flag. They would flip over their national flag and show others how prestigious their flag is, so prestigious that it is designed differently for the observe and reverse side.
"What's the use of prestige anyway?" The Liberation Front of Mozambique begs to differ. They kicked away all those "prestigious" white Portuguese "with love from Russia". They would rather put those practical lovely AK-47 on their national flag in memory of these babes that helped them sweep away the colonists.
The Northern Alliance of Afghanistan would never agree with the former black rebels in Africa about how they should decorate the flag. After years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan with only Shahada on the blank flag, the new rulers of Afghanistan can't wait to switch the flag back to their good old black-red-green stripes with the classic Afghan emblem – a mosque with its mihrab facing Mecca, which was first adopted by the Emirate of Afghanistan over a hundred years ago. Classicism is all what's it about. They just couldn't get enough of their good old fashion three-color-stripes on their flag, and therefore decided to add two more mini Afghanistan national flags in the emblem that was placed in the center of the flag to show their passion and admiration for the classic time.
Speaking of passion for classicism, there is nothing more passionate and respectable than putting the totem you have worshiped for thousands of years. That is the case for Bhutan, the only country who put a DARN dragon on its flag. You eagle, lion, tiger lame worshipers, there's nothing more awesome than a darn dragon, not even if dinosaur were still alive! We Chinese would be the first one to exclaim up into the sky, "Alas, our dragon is now in the flag of that petty princedom of Bhutan. Not to mention the first modern national flag of China is nothing but a giant dragon!" Koreans would be the second one to sign, though secretly, "Alas, if only we didn't listen to China in 1882, we would have got that giant dragon in our flag instead of this Yin-Yan scam…" Well, now it's pointless; Bhutan got the pure awesomeness. The darn small tiny mountain state of Bhutan.
- My flag is no longer my flag! epic fail…
Some respect culture and tradition, some don't. Some just likes to change their national flags once in a while to confuse everybody, if everybody cares at all. This certainly troubles the organization I worked for, who has to constantly keep an eye on those new changes all the time to avoid political controversies from displaying the old flags. In the past 5 years, there are six countries that have deliberately changed their flags to complicate my work. There are Republic of Malawi (2010), Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2010), Republic of Iraq (2008), Democratic Republic of Congo (2006, by the way, only dictators like to emphasize their countries being 'democratic'), Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (2006), and Kingdom of Lesotho (2006).
The Stolen Warheads
To get out the unpleasant emotion from the tribesmen attack in Xinjiang (which I have 10,000 words to say at once but need to calm myself down), I tried to focus on some other news happening on other parts of the world that doesn't involve warmonger barbarians. So 10 minutes ago I found this piece of news that absolutely made me laugh and calm down for quite a while:
Romanians recovered 64 stolen missile warheads from a ridiculous theft last weekend. Those warheads were missing on their train to Bulgaria in Romania a few days ago.
"The warheads were found intact in four boxes near the railway station in the village of Chitila, just north of Bucharest"
"Eugen Badalan, a member of the (Romanian) parliamentary defense committee, said the thieves "had no idea what they stole" when the(y) broke into one of the eight cars carrying the weapons on the 27-car train."
Let me guess:
those thieves didn't seem very smart. They probably got scared when found out those were not copper wires or big metal plates, then started ditching the warheads somewhere else immediately. But since it has already made a big national joke internationally, they are probably going to get their asses kicked real hard by the Romanian police department, albeit they just wanted to get some metals or coal or whatever they could sell for 30 Romanian Leu (10 US bucks).
Those thieves are definitely not gypsies at all. It would be racist to say those thieves are the filthy gypsies, so the identity of those thieves would eventually be (after they capture them): just some Romanian dumbasses who accidentally stole some missile warheads.


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It has been said that life is too short for us to be consumed with negativity. It has been said that you should always look for the positive in everything that happens. What are the impacts to me as a person if I immerse myself in negativity or even worse I am subjected to it unknowingly? What are the impacts to an organization that has become immersed in negativity – which is becoming toxic?
Sadly, there are some folks that cannot see that they are negative and they actual thrive in that type of an environment – or so they think. They are unaware of the impact that they have on others around them. They have no concept of the impact that they can have on an organization.
Negative thinking appears to be more prevalent than positive thinking. It seems that with most people positive thinking requires some effort, whereas negative thinking comes easily and uninvited. It is interesting that we would take the negative route when it has far reaching impacts on us, our families and our place of work.
I have always said when I am working with people in a mentoring relationship that if they have been brought up in a happy and positive atmosphere, where people value success and self-improvement, then it will be easier for them to think positively and expect success. If they have been brought up under poor or difficult situations, they will probably go on expecting difficulties and failure. We all view everything through our predominant mental attitude. If our thoughts are negative, our lives and circumstances will probably mirror these thoughts. The mind does not usually judge or examine thoughts and opinions before accepting them. If what it hears, sees and reads is always negative, it accepts this as the standard way of thinking and behavior. I have observed people that have limited external social interaction and what interaction they get is with the television. They can become very negative as all that they are subjected to is negativity. What I have seen is that the longer that they are immersed in this behavior the harder it is to move them over to the positive side. What ends up happening with the negative folks is that they push out their negativity to those around them, their work place and their family. They then become infectious and spread their toxic behavior to others. Sadly, their behavior to them is acceptable as they know no different.
If we ever wondered what the cumulative effect of all this negativity is, I found this drawing that accurately depicts the cycle that we can all get into once we allow negativity to consume who we are as a person:
In the workplace this can have quite a dramatic effect. Some of the impacts are: wasted time, hindered creativity and innovation loss of good employees, lower morale, and loss of loyalty. All of which impact productivity and profitability.
All is not lost! You can work with a lot of folks to help them embrace being positive. You will find that they are receptive to the behavioral change. You will also find however that there are a small minority that you will not be able to change and in an organization that can be a problem. They can go from being disengaged employees to actively disengaged employees. When that happens, you will be faced with some tough decisions.
We all have choices to make. You can choose to be positive and make a difference – to yourself, your family and to those that you work with. You can choose to be negative and with that will come some not so pleasant outcomes.
If you or your organization is concerned about the negativity in your life or in your organization seek out a trained mentor to work with you to make a positive difference in your life and the workplace. Leverage the "power of mentoring"!
- Managing Negative Attitudes – EDMA 2010 - Steven Graham, Danielle Rogacki,Casey Schumann, Timothy Zuberbier
- http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_00002d.htm
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NBA All-Star 2012 : NBA All-Star 2012 | Events
NBA Rising Stars Challenge: Results
Friday, Feb 24, 2012 | Amway Center | 9pm EST (doors open approximately 7:30pm EST)
Experience eighteen of the league's top rookies and second-year players square off in an epic game played in two 20-minute halves with no foul outs!
The NBA Rising Stars Challenge (formerly Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam) has seen many of the NBA's greats rise to stardom. A few years ago, Kevin Durant set the record scoring mark in the game with 46 points and last year's Rookie Challenge brought old Kentucky college teammates DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall together again to help to take home a win for the Rookies
148-140. John Wall was dubbed MVP and had a record-breaking 22 assists (5 more than Chris Paul in 2007).
Score your NBA Events package today and come see the superstars of tomorrow in this fast-paced, high scoring stage, filled with talent!
NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 | Amway Center | 8pm EST (doors open approximately 6:30pm EST)
Haier Shooting Stars: Results
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 | Amway Center
Will a team comprised of one current NBA player, one current WNBA player and an NBA legend be representing your NBA city at Amway Center?
Last year was a landmark year for the Haier Shooting Stars Competition. Team Texas' Kenny Smith (TNT analyst and former Rocket) had the competition's best first-round time, 31.8 seconds with an amazing half-court shot, while Team Atlanta ended up taking victory and its first Shooting Stars title in the 10-year history of the competition.
The Hawks' Al Horford was the hero for Atlanta, hitting the half-court shot on his team's 18th attempt in the final round with finishing time of 1:10. Al Horford (Hawks), Coco Miller (WNBA's Atlanta Dream), Steve Smith (Legend), defeated Team Texas comprised of Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks), Roneeka Hodges (WNBA's S.A. Silver Stars), Kenny Smith (Legend).
Join the NBA Events group and cheer your team on to victory in Orlando!
Taco Bell® Skills Challenge: Results
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 | Amway Center
Get your adrenaline pumping at The Taco Bell® Skills Challenge and feel the anticipation of the countdown as four guards compete for the title in a two-round timed "obstacle course" featuring a series of passes, shooting, lay ups and agility skills.
2011's challenge winner, Golden State guard Stephen Curry, posted a final round time of 28.2 seconds, the only sub-30 second score of the night, to beat Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook's time of 30 seconds flat. With a lineup of dynamic playmakers that also included Chicago's Derrick Rose, New Orleans' Chris Paul and Washington's John Wall, it was one intriguing showdown.
Will Stephen Curry be able to defend his Championship performance or will there be a new NBA point guard has the best dribbling, passing and shooting skills? Come to the Taco Bell® Skills Challenge and find out with one of the best seats at Amway Center from NBA Events so
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Foot Locker Three-Point Contest: Results
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 | Amway Center
Watch LIVE as victory is claimed when six of the greatest sharp shooters in the NBA come to Orlando to shoot it out; three-point style.
Last year's winner, Miami Heat's James Jones, upstaged Paul Pierce, former reigning 3-point contest champ. Will Jones return and defend his crown or will another one of the League's best take it from him?
You can be there, live, with a package direct from the NBA via NBA Events. Don't miss out!
Sprite Slam Dunk: Results
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 | Amway Center
Don't miss out when the high fliers of the NBA cap off the NBA All-Star Saturday Night, presented by State Farm, by dunking their way into the NBA history books.
From capes and kryptonite to blowing out candles and leaping over legends, Sprite Slam Dunk has produced some of the most creative moments in NBA All-Star history! Last year, the hometown L.A. favorite, Blake Griffin of the Clippers, had jaws dropping when he launched himself over the hood of a shiny new silver Kia, in the final dunk of the night, catching a pass from L.A. Clippers teammate Baron Davis and jammed it home to beat out the Wizards' JaVale McGee to claim the 2011 slam dunk crown with 68% of the world wide fan vote.
What thrilling stunt will be in store next year? Witness the NBA's most creative slam dunk artists with your NBA Events package that will take you LIVE to Orlando to see who will be the next Jordan, Wilkins, Griffin or Superman!
NBA All-Star Game 2012: Results
Sunday, Feb 26, 2012 | Amway Center | 7pm EST (doors open approximately 5:30pm EST)
Your fantasy teams become a reality at The NBA All-Star 2012 Game! Watch your basketball heroes face off in a battle of East vs. West in an all-out star spectacular that will take your breath away.
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A Bird In the Hand: Should Cespedes Be Traded?
The A's should trade Yoenis Cespedes. I have your attention? Good. I don't know if I believe that last statement or not. But the D-Backs' rumors got me thinking. We all know…Read More
April and May Showers Brought A's June Offensive Power, What's In The Forecast For July?
The Oakland Athletics began the season just like everyone expected. They did not give A's fans much to hope for by starting the season with a 10-12 record during the month of April, an 11-16 record…Read More
Will The A's Say Goodbye To Kurt Suzuki?
The time has come. The A's and Kurt Suzuki need to finally part ways with each other. Oakland's catcher hasn't produced much this year and he's had plenty of time to step up and…Read More
Poll Question: Will The A's Score Some Runs Already?
Thanks to a current eight game skid, the Athletics find themselves in last place in the AL West. Tied with Seattle, the A's sit 9.0 games back of the first-place Rangers, a team that can actually…Read More
Finding Reasons To Smile During May
What a month that was, right? The A's closed out the month of May with an eight game losing streak. Way to finish the month strong, guys. It was definitely a trying month for many A's fans…Read More
May Rewind
If I had a limited amount of space to work with here I'd sum up May in just a few words: Well, that…Read More
Injuries and the A's: Somebody put the Voodoo Doll Away
As May comes to a close, the A's continue to suffer through a myriad of injuries.…Read More
Can Brandon Inge Provide Consistency At Third?
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Random Ramblings For May
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Yoenis and Me, A Love Story
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Fast Forwarding Through May
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April Rewind
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A's Yoenis Cespedes Deserving Of All-Star Nod
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The A's have done it. At 11-10, they're over the .500 mark for the first time since May…Read More
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The A's may not end up winning very many games this season, but they are off to a solid start.…Read More
When Will Billy Beane Start Selling?
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Note: I publish batches of reviews that I call Good Values Wine Picks. These are from the regular section of the liquor store rather than the Vintages section, and tend to be lower priced and the most widely available of all wines. The last four reviews I did were: September 11, July 26, September 12 and March 7.
Planted between 1990 and 1998, the grapes were sourced from vineyards grown in decomposed granite, and are situated on a southerly slope at altitudes of 50m - 100m, grown under dryland conditions. The grapes were harvested by hand and machine, balling from mid-February to the end of March. They were crushed and then cool-fermented on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 14 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in wood for a period of 12 months. Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve food pairings: steaks, beef stroganoff, stews, roasts, mature cheeses.This Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve was reviewed July 15, 2008 by Natalie MacLean
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I am proud to present to you, the first trailer for the upcoming game, "Nobu: Fat Revenge!".
It's been quite a while since my last update. I didn't want to overload the blog with useless and small posts.
Anway...As you can see, i have been working not only on the game but also on the markting part. This is a huge step for me to oficially announce the game.
There isn't a release date yet but i can tell you with 99.99% certainty that the game will be released by this Summer.
Release date : somewhere between now and June.
Apart from this huge update, in my opinion, i have three more to annouce!
This game will feature two new modes :
- Co-op mode (2 players or up to 4, still deciding).
- Special unlockable mode with special characters (hope everyone think it's funny)
And for the final update:
- the game's engine is finished! Woot Woot!
Don't forget to take a look at the animator's (Sam) DeviantArt or Newgrounds page:
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July 7, 2010
By Alton K. Marsh
The Solar Impulse lifted off at 12:51 p.m. Eastern time July 7 from Switzerland in an effort to become the first solar-powered aircraft to fly all night on battery power alone.
The aircraft took off from the Payerne airbase with Andé Borscherg, CEO and co-founder of the Solar Impulse project, at the controls.
As this is written the aircraft is starting a climb to nearly 28,000 feet. After sunset the aircraft, designated HB-SIA, will start a slow descent to 5,000 feet by 11 p.m. Swiss time (5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time). It will continue to fly at that altitude until sunrise when its solar-fed batteries can once again recharge.
The big question is whether the pilot can make efficient use of the battery energy to fly throughout the night. If this mission is successful, it will be the longest and highest flight ever made by a solar plane. Watch the pilot's progress on the Solar Impulse website.
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1. Find the right representativeThe experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale.
2. Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new homeSelling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy. First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and make sure you're comfortable with where your priorities are.
At the same time, you should be compiling a needs/wants list for the home you will buy. You will probably have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any amount of preparation you can do will serve you well.
3. Prepare your house for showingUnderprepared homes can be sales disasters. Your home will never get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first listed, so clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and putting your home's best foot forward is essential. Don't "open for business" until your home is ready to be seen as favorably as possible.
4. Find out what your local market looks likeBeing realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale. There is no substitute for a professional real estate representative when it comes to local market knowledge.
5. List away!Lots of photos and online exposure are the key to getting a good response for your listing. Working with an agent who uses Point2 Agent software is a great step in the right direction. Now just "open" the house and sit back and wait for the flood of eager buyers!
I can give you an educated idea of what your home's value is based on experience, local knowledge, and comparable actual sales in your area! I am happy to be able to provide this service free of charge.
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With the Bat-Gripper, you can hold down your loose, worn bats and keep them from wiggling on you wheel head. Just wet the Bat Gripper, place it over your bat pins. Then, put your bat on top, and give a firm push. Now you're all set to throw!
The Bat-Gripper material is durable and will not crack or become brittle when it dries out. All you need is water to use it. Note: you still will need to use bat pins on the wheelhead when using the Bat-Gripper devise.
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By Adil Jalilov
The report gives a general picture about controlling corruption in Kazakhstan. There are a lot of laws...
Kazakhstanis say that while outwardly it may look like the government is fighting corruption, they are not surprised by the news of bribery involving top government officials. Even when a government official is caught red-handed and charged for a crime, it does necessarily mean the government is combating corruption. It could also be that the accused has angered someone at a high level or supports the political opposition. The charges and trial are merely a cover to allow those in power to get rid of their opponents.
Corruption as a Way of Life
Corruption schemes are built into the country's psyche. People justify corruption as a way to build relationships or break through government-imposed barriers.
Need to avoid a line-up? Pay a bribe. Want your expected child to be delivered by a competent doctor in order to prevent childbirth complications? Pay a bribe. Have you been injured and want an experienced doctor? Pay a bribe. Otherwise, you may wind up being treated by a student who is still learning medicine.
Perhaps the saddest part of the corruption in Kazakhstan is the creation of simple, low-level work just to pass money illegally. For example, last year, every month in every Kazakhstan city, the road curbs were replaced. Residents were told this happened because the plants that make the curbs are affiliated with the cities' akim (mayor).
Bigger Gains Mean Bigger Corruption
Large-scale corruption, like importing or exporting goods, lobbying for changes in the laws, or wooing the court system, leads to bigger payouts. According to the Sange Research Center, which conducts opinion polls and monitors corruption in Kazakhstan, corruption can be found among police traffic officers, customs officials, land registration officials, state university officials, and even in schools at kindergarten level. The center's research shows that 40 percent of people working in these areas regularly take part in corruption schemes.
The center also found that the largest volume of money passed involved customs officials: more than 17.4 billion tenge (US$145 million) in bribes changed hands.
At universities, students can "purchase" grades, exams and diplomas. The Sange Research Center says that 5.7 billon tenge (US$47.7 million) changes hands in the university bribery market.
Meanwhile, at the elementary level, parents "purchase" a place in kindergarten for their child, with a total of 3.5 billion tenge (US$2.9 million) given to secure children spots in the public educational system.
But when it comes to sheer size, it is the Kazakhstan judicial system that sees the largest payoffs. The court system, for example, leads the country with an average bribe in the amount of 147,202 tenge (US$1,227), says Janar Jandosova, head of the Sange Research Center.
The penitentiary system sees a bit less, with an average bribe of 136,007 tenge (US$1,133) By comparison, bribes in the university system averages 26,537 tenge (US$221).
To put all these bribe amounts into perspective, the average monthly salary in Kazakhstan as of April 2008 was 57,897 tenge (US$492).
Considering Kazakhstan's population of 15.3 million people, the amount of money that changes hands through corruption is significant, says Jandosova, who points out that the volume of corruption at the lower levels of government the administrative level matches at least 7 percent of the country's budget. That number is likely higher as many of Kazakhstan's public services and state bodies were not accounted for in the research, she said.
Corruption in Education
Jandosova thinks lack of resources and government transparency play a big role in corruption.
Take the example of school admissions. Even though Kazakhstan's Ministry of Education and Science points to 153,000 available openings for pupils across the country, demand depends on geographic area. In Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, there are 30,000 children who need to be placed in the city's 157 kindergarten schools in 2008. Another 10,000 children are on the waiting list. This is in comparison to the 1990s, when the city's population was a third of its current size and there were 346 kindergartens.
But once mass privatization began in the 1990s, more than half of the kindergartens were turned into shops and offices. This resulted in parents struggling to secure places for their children in a smaller pool of schools to choose from by any means they could find.
Even after children gain entrance to the school system, bribery continues through payment for grades and certificates. Parents are expected to pay "semi-official" dues for school renovations, textbooks, stationary and even holidays. These monthly payments from parents are considered "voluntary donations" and are not taxed or officially tracked. Payments average about 11,991 tenge (US$100) per student. Kindergarten classes also require similar "dues" for the supply of toys in the classroom and holidays.
But the largest amount of bribery in the educational system is found at the university level. For example, to enter universities, high school graduates must select their desired profession and university and then successfully pass the United National Test (UNT). While answers for the test are supposed to be kept strictly secret, they can be purchased for 59,955 tenge (US$500) or more.
Students who score highest on the test receive scholarships to attend university. Those seeking a career in law, customs services, law enforcement, economics or international relations face the toughest competition for university admittance.
As expected, those students who graduate with a degree in economics or international relations tend to find jobs with a bank or oil company. They may also become diplomats. Salaries in these professions are high.
Strangely though, there is stiff competition for those interested in law careers in Kazakhstan. Graduates in this profession tend to start careers in state government where the salaries are almost three times lower than those in the financial sector. Nevertheless, young people keenly pursue jobs in municipalities (akimats), estate registration services, prosecutor's offices, or in the courts and police departments knowing they will receive generous bribes in their new careers, those familiar with the practice say.
The Sange Research Center's Jandosova says young people have been exposed to bribery since a young age. According to a student, who goes by Janar K*, Kazakhstan students go into law precisely for the bribes.
Furthermore, Janar says, lots of her friends who are studying to become lawyers do not attend the lectures at all. They either work or spend their time and parents' money in clubs and buy their grades later on.
The Cost of Education
According to students, the size of bribes they have to pay for grades varies depending on the region, the institute, area of study, the teachers and the final grade desired. On average, the highest mark for an exam costs 11,991 tenge (US$100) or more.
One student who gives her name as Yulia says that bribes are seldom initiated by the students. As a rule, teachers imply that students have to pay them. She recalls one incident in which the teacher openly said to students, "You will not be able to pass the exam yourselves anyway." Janar, who prefers not to give a last name, says that another teacher said, "If you want to receive a scholarship, pay up."
According to Yulia, a student must work extremely hard to ensure that bribes are not needed. If a student misses a lecture, the only way to make up for it may be by bribing the teacher.
Often teachers use course leaders (student teaching assistants) who collect money and pass the grade books to the teacher. In return for this, a course leader may pay a lower amount for a grade or won't have to pay at all.
However, one student who goes by the name Aigerim says she works for an international organization and knows her rights and claims she has never given a bribe for any reason. When one teacher insinuated she should pay a bribe, Aigerim informed the school's rector, who fired the teacher.
The Future of Kazakhstan's Corruption
Jandosova believes it is possible to fight corruption in Kazakhstan. To do this, the country needs simple and clear procedures, transparency, and sensible punishment for everyone involved in corruption both citizens and government officials alike.
But what is more difficult to say is if the attitudes toward bribery in Kazakhstan will change. Current measures combating corruption are ineffective and are carried out merely for show.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 103 criminal cases involving education workers have been brought forward since the beginning of 2008. Of these cases, 45 involve school principals.
Kazakhstan may have to look to its past for guidance. Kazakhstanis will need to only look at the 1995 mission statement that created the current education system. It says, "The main task of educating our youth is forming a legal education system that operates with a high conscience and in the tradition and respect of the laws."


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This is the bolted route that can be toproped from the rappel off the Upper Ramp to the left of Vertigo. I only heard through word of mouth that it was put up by Jack Roberts, I am not sure if this is true. The Vertigo raps are probably the most popular way off the Upper Ramp, and I am willing to bet many have toproped this route from the last rappel anchor. It starts with a right-facing dihedral with a hard .11b move halfway up. The upper portion of the route climbs a gently overhanging bolted headwall that goes at sequential .12a climbing. This is a fun route to toprope, it would be a very scary route to lead.
The upper portion of this route has bolts, the lower 5.11 dihedral has horrible pro. I was told it was toproped extensively before it was led.
You hit the head on the nail, Pat: scary lead, great toprope, sequential 12a moves. Since it falls right under the rap route it makes a great toprope, as long as there aren't people rapping down above you.
Maybe it's just me, but the moves in the dihedral down low seemed more like 10-, and the headwall more like mid-12. This seems odd since I'm a boulderer, so theoretically the bottom should have felt harder than the top. Either way, that move into the sidepull with your left is pretty cool, and the slopey topout is painfully greasy...mmmm....
WOW! What an amazing route. Definitely could be a little scary through the 11b section, but if you can commit to the moves, it flows so nice! The gear is scarce, but it gave me enough courage to make the moves. (It also helped that I did it a couple of times on TR first.) After passing the mental crux, the movement through the 12a section is one of the coolest sequences I've ever done. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...as a TR or as a very fulfilling lead (if you are comfortable with a committing runout).
Great route, good fun to toprope, and I don't think it's as scary a lead as the other comments would indicate. The lower section in the dihedral is not even close to 11b, probably more like mid-10, and when you're at the crux, there a bomber small nut and blue Alien just a few feet below you. You can also get more gear during the lower crux, though it's a little hard to place. It is more runout finishing up the dihedral section, but the climbing is probably 8 or 9. I think that if you have any chance at getting the top, true crux in the bolted section, then the bottom half shouldn't be a big deal. -Scott
I can agree with that. I've never had any problem on the bottom, but have never been able to free the crux up high, though I can usually work out 12a.
GEAR ALERT. As of 1 November 2009, the top bolt is missing.
Was the bolt pulled because it lies right below a rap station? Great route, I vote the bolt goes back in. Granted the lower part is a bit serious, and it felt all of 5.11. I'm guessing theres an efficient way to do the bottom, and a not so efficient way. I'd be happy to help put the bolt in. Weather has been puuurrrrfffeeeccccttt.
Has the last bolt been replaced yet?
As of last week, the bolt was still missing. The fall from the crux would be pretty bad without that bolt. The hole and sleeve (I think) were still there....
The missing bolt has been replaced. Thanks to ACE for allowing this replacement.
The lower crux could maybe be 11b if one stayed true to the dihedral. I chose to step right, and it appears as though this is the commonly followed path. This way it feels about 10+.


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Ram Charan
Ram Charan | |
Ram Charan promoting his film Zanjeer on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Born | Ram Charan Teja Konidala 27 March 1985 [1] |
Residence | Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Occupation | Actor, Playback Singer |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse(s) |
Parents | Chiranjeevi Surekha Konidala |
Relatives | Allu Rama Lingaiah (Maternal grandfather) Nagendra Babu (Paternal uncle) Pawan Kalyan (Paternal uncle) Renu Desai (Paternal aunt) Allu Aravind (Maternal uncle) Allu Arjun (Maternal cousin) Allu Sirish (Maternal cousin) Sushmitha (sister) Sreeja(sister) |
Ram Charan Teja is an Indian film actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema. He won two Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Awards South, two CineMAA Awards, and one Santosham Best Actor Award. In 2011 he was awarded Youth Icon Award by North American Telugu Society (NATS).[2] In addition to the films, he also endoresed brands like Pepsi and Airtel for some period.[3][4] Currently he is the brand ambassador for Tata DoCoMo for Andhra Pradesh region.[5] He owns a Polo Team 'Ram Charan Hyderabad Polo Riding Club (RC HPRC)'.[6] He also serves on the board of directors of MAA TV.[7] He is also an entrepreneur, and an equestrian.[8]In December 2013,Ram Charan was ranked #69 in 2013 India's Forbes list with an earnings of Rs 12.67 crore.[9]
Early life[edit]
This section does not cite any references or sources. (December 2013) |
Ram Charan was born to South Indian actor Chiranjeevi and Surekha. He has two sisters Sushmita, Sreeja. Apart from being a popular actor, he is also an avid equestrian.
In 2007, Ram Charan made his film debut as the leading man in the film Chirutha, which was directed by Puri Jagannadh. He played the role of Charan, an ex-convict who is hellbent on killing the murderer of his father. His performance was applauded by critics. idlebrain.com wrote "Ram Charan Teja is simply superb. His debut is undoubtedly one of the best debuts in Telugu film industry. He has got everything right in his first film and with proper career planning only sky is the limit. To sum up in one line, Ram Charan Teja has all the qualities to become the future mega star."[10] Rediff too praised his performance stating "Ram Charan is quite promising. Dance and action appears to be forte. He is rather graceful in the dance numbers. He also stays clear of any oblique reference to his star father by way of dialogue or adopting any particular mannerism or style."[11] His performance in the film earned him a Filmfare Best South Debutant Award and Nandi Special Jury Award.[12] After the release of the 2009 blockbuster Magadheera which was only his second film, Charan established himself as one of the leading contemporary actors of Tollywood. He played a Dual role in this film in which one is a Brave Soldier of a kingdom in Rajasthan in the 17th century who is in love with the princess but however loses her and dies, the other being a bike racer who falls in love with a girl who is the re-incarnation of the princess and wins her knowing their past. His portrayal got immense critical acclaim. The Times of India wrote "Ram Charan Tej returns as a valiant soldier and breathes life into the larger-than-life role with ease. He showcases his horse-riding and dancing skills to perfection."[13] IndiaGlitz commented "Charan has come up with a mature performance and he has carried the film very well. Both his characters were done good justice and he reminded of his father at many places."[14] Directed by S. S. Rajamouli,[15] the film received six Filmfare Awards including the award for Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu and Nandi Special Jury Award for Charan.[16]
After the success of Magadheera, Charan starred in Bommarillu Bhaskar's Orange in 2010. He played the role of Ram, an NRI living in Australia whose opinions are against loving forever. Though the movie failed at the box-office, his performance and musical score by Harris Jayaraj were applauded. IndiaGlitz wrote "Ram Charan gave an excellent performance all through the film. His attire, make up, dressing style, accessories and body language gives the audiences a fresh feel of an urbane guy. He improved a lot in all the departments including action, dances, dialogue modulation, body language."[17] idlebrain.com wrote "Ram Charan Tej should be appreciated for accepting such a honest subject with a thin story line for his third movie. It shows that Charan is not trying to stick to stardom and is not willing to repeat the mistakes performed by stars. The entire films runs on his characterization. He is brilliant in the break-up scenes and I loved his don't-give-a-damn body language. His dances are full of energy and life."[18] His next film was Rachcha directed by Sampath Nandi. He did the role of Betting Raj, a gambling fetish whose life takes a toll on him after his past comes into the game. His performance was well received. IndiaGlitz wrote "Charan is a treat for his fans. In fact, he is one reason why his fans should watch the film. He shows flashes of Chiru-ness more than he ever did in the past; be it his baritone or demeanour, he is a Megastar in effect. Helped by a strong script, he could have been much better."[19] 123telugu.com wrote "Charan is extremely good in the role of Raj. His dances and fights are impressive as always and he has grown by leaps and bounds as an actor. His diction and tonal modulation are now top notch. He is perfect for the role and has essayed his character with conviction."[20] The film released on 5 April 2012 and took a grand opening and was declared a commercial success.[21]
His first release in 2013 was Naayak directed by V. V. Vinayak. He played yet another Dual role, one a mafia leader in Kolkata and the other a simple software employee in Hyderabad. His work was well received by the critics. The Times of India wrote "Ram Charan did a great job. His voice modulation has improved a lot and his dance moves in the number 'Laila o Laila' and 'Hey Naayak' are matchless. He lives up to the expectations as he glides through his role as effortlessly as he can which makes for an amazing watch."[22] Oneindia Entertainment wrote "Ram Charan Teja has delivered wonderful performance in the movie Naayak. His voice modulation is superb and he has shown lot of ease in dance and action sequences. He is the showman in the movie."[23] It opened to positive critical acclaim and became a huge success.[24] Most of his films have been dubbed in other regional languages like Tamil and Malayalam and achieved success there too, contributing to Charan's popularity in the neighboring states.
Ram Charan made his Bollywood debut through Zanjeer, a remake of the 1973 film of the same name that starred Amitabh Bachchan. The film that featured Priyanka Chopra opposite him, however opened to negative critical reception and was declared a Disaster by Box Office India. Charan made his debut as a playback singer with the song "Mumbai Ke Hero", composed by Chirantan Bhatt, in the album Thoofan, the Telugu version of Zanjeer. As of now, Charan completed working on a Telugu movie titled Yevadu directed by Vamsi Paidipally which is awaiting a theater release.
Personal life[edit]
Charan got married to Upasana Kamineni, the vice-chairman of Apollo Charity and chief editor of B Positive magazine. The engagement took place in Hyderabad on 1 December 2011. Upasana is the granddaughter of Prathap C. Reddy, the Executive Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals.[25] Subsequently, Ram Charan married Upasana Kamineni on 14 June 2012 at the Temple Trees Farm House.[26]
Ram Charan is the son of Chiranjeevi; grandson to Allu Rama Lingaiah; nephew to Nagendra Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai, and Allu Aravind; and cousin to Allu Arjun, Allu Sirish, Varun Tej and Sai Dharam Tej.
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
2007 | Chirutha | Charan | Telugu | CineMAA Award for Best Male Debut Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Actor |
2009 | Magadheera | Kala Bhairava / Harsha | Telugu | Dual role Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Actor Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu CineMAA Award for Best Actor – Male |
2010 | Orange | Ram | Telugu | |
2012 | Racha | Raj | Telugu | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Actor — Telugu Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor Nominated—CineMAA Award for Best Actor - Male TSR-Tv9 Film Award For Best Hero |
2013 | Naayak | Charan / Siddharth Naayak | Telugu | Dual role |
2013 | Zanjeer | ACP Vijay Khanna | Hindi | |
2013 | Thoofan | Telugu | ||
2013 | Yevadu | Telugu | Post-production |
As playback singer[edit]
Year | Film | Song | Music Director | Co-Singer(s) | Language | Notes |
2013 | Thoofan | "Mumbai Ke Hero" | Anand Raj Anand Meet Bros Anjjan Chirantan Bhatt |
Jaspreet Jasz Roshni Baptist |
Telugu | Side-Voice |
- ^ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/450809/20130327/ram-charan-teja-birthday-yevadu-magadheera.htm
- ^ Youth Icon Award for Ram Charan Tej. Telugu One.com (11 June 2011). Retrieved on 2 November 2012.
- ^ The new Pepsi Brand Ambassador – Ram Charan Teja – Telugu Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 15 July 2011.
- ^ Ram Charan as brand ambassador for Airtel | Telugu Movies and Songs. Chitramala.com (6 May 2010). Retrieved on 15 July 2011.
- ^ Ram Charan to promote Docomo in AP – Yahoo! Movies India. In.movies.yahoo.com (4 August 2011). Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ Abhishek Raje Ram Charan Tej's polo team wins its debut match. The Times of India. 3 September 2011. Retrieved on 3 August 2011
- ^ Board of Directors. Maa TV. Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ Arts / Cinema : Horsing around. The Hindu (4 September 2011). Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Pawan-Kalyan-tops-Forbes-list-in-Tollywood/articleshow/27299856.cms
- ^ "Telugu Movie review - Chirutha". idlebrain.com. Retrieved Sept 28 2007.
- ^ "Chirutha: Watch it for Ram Charan". Rediff.com. Retrieved Sept 29 2007.
- ^ Ram Charan Teja | Awards & Nominations | National Awards | Nandi Awards | Filmfare Award | MAA TV Cine Awards. Popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Magadheera movie review". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2009 04:13 AM IST.
- ^ "Magadheera - Royal and spellbinding". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
- ^ Tollywood's report card of 2009 – Times Of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (27 December 2009). Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ Filmfare Awards 2009: Magadheera Steals the show – Telugu Movie News. IndiaGlitz (9 August 2010). Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Orange - A truly different concept in love". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
- ^ "Telugu Movie review - Orange". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
- ^ "Racha - Racha means pomp and show". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Review : Racha – Mass Masala Entertainer". 123telugu.com. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ Racha breaks Businessman, Oosaravelli opening day records – Times Of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (6 April 2012). Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Nayak Telugu movie review highlights". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 January 2013 07:40 AM IST.
- ^ "Naayak – Movie Review: A mass masala fare for Sankranthi". Oneindia Entertainment. Retrieved 9 January 2013 12:50 IST.
- ^ Racha collects Rs. 26.92 cr. in AP, Karnataka – Telugu Movie News. IndiaGlitz (12 April 2012). Retrieved on 26 April 2012.
- ^ Arun Daniel Yellamaty (24 November 2011). "Nothing will change the person I am, says Upasana Kamineni". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Ram Charan marries Upasana Kamineni". The Times of India. 14 June 2012.
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