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Event Hub July 27th, 2011 Upcoming Events • 50 States • Marvin Gaye Family Ride • Yards Park Ride • Tour de Lions • Oxon Run Ride • Ride for Research • Best Buddies Challenge • Tour de Lions • Commuter Seminars • Other Events
Upcoming Education Classes • Confident City Cycling 3 (8/4) • Learn to Ride (8/20) • And more...
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50 States & 13 Colonies Ride Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Gear up for the most unique and challenging bike ride in DC! This 60+ mile ride is for cyclists experienced and comfortable with riding through the city streets with traffic. The 50 States Ride covers all 50 state streets in all 8 Wards in search of the District of Columbia's statehood. This is WABA's signature ride, and has been lovingly described as "brutal," "insane," and "engrossing." For anyone interested in a less intense, but equally enjoyable ride, our 13 Colonies Ride is for you! Ride on the iconic DC streets named for each of the 13 original colonies of the United States. This ride is a little under 15 miles and is also for cyclists who are comfortable with riding on city streets with traffic.
For more information please visit the event page or REGISTER NOW!
Marvin Gaye Park Family Ride Saturday, July 30th, 2011, 3PM
Join WABA for a family-friendly bike ride along the Watts Branch corridor in celebration of summer and our beloved Marvin Gaye Park Trail. We'll begin this leisurely 3 mile ride at the Deanwood Metro Station, just blocks away from the trail-head, and traverse across the scenic bike path. We'll stop along the way, point out area attractions, and finish up at the Watts Branch playground.
For more information and to register, please visit the event page.
Yards Park Ride Friday, August 12th, 2011
Over the river and through DC's neighborhoods to Yards Park we go! Riders of all ages and skill level are encouraged to join us for Yards Park's "Bike to the Concert Night". Meet up with WABA for a leisurely 2.5 mile ride beginning at the Anacostia Metro Station. We'll enjoy an evening of live music by QuietFire, DC's soulful funk band, dancing and a variety of food and drinks. This event is free and all riders who attend by bike will receive free lemonade!
Tour de Lions WABA Partnered Event Saturday, August 20th, 2011
In less than two hours, you can find yourself in the beautiful railroad town of Ashland, VA for the 5th Annual Tour de Lion, benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The ride offers 12-, 30-, 50-, 75-, and 100-mile routes available through Ashland's scenic countryside, so there's something for everyone!
Bicycle support will be provided from Richmond-area bike shops. Motorcycle sag supports and sign support with cue shees will also be provided. A light lunch will be offered for those riding the 75- and 100-mile routes, while everyone will be treated to a meal provided by Johnsonville Sausages at the finish line.
For those coming out of town, Ashland has 10 motels less than 3 minutes from I-95 and the Ashland Food Lion. To learn more and register, go to their website or contact Wayne Lowry at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Oxon Run Ride Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Bring out the family and Join WABA for a group ride along the Oxon Run Park Trail. We'll begin our 3 mile loop at the Congress Heights Metro Station, just blocks away from the trail-head and make our way across the area's flat, scenic bike path nestled in the Oxon Run community. Come have some fun, explore the city and meet your fellow WABA members and staff!
Ride for Research WABA Partnered Event Sunday, September 18, 2011
WABA is proud to partner with the Lymphoma Research Foundation for the 5th Annual Lymphoma Research Ride. This noncompetitive bike ride brings together survivors, family, friends, individuals, community teams and corporate teams to ride in honor and in memory of those whos lives have been touched by Lymphoma. Riders have the choice if a 25 or 50 mile route geared to riders of all experience levels. Join hundreds of cyclists at the Barnesville School in Northern Montgomery County and ride for a great cause! To register go to www.lymphoma.org/ride2011. For more information, or with questions, contact the ride coordinators at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (732) 828-6100.
Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Washington DC WABA Partnered Event October 22, 2011
The Audi Best Buddies Challenge: DC takes place on October 22 and will feature an amazing route on closed roads in downtown DC, starting and ending at the Washington Monument. Cyclists will get to enjoy the sights that make the Nation's Capital one of the most beautiful cities in the country, then head out into the scenic landscape of Montgomery County. With 100K and 20 mile cycling options, and a 5K run/walk, there is an event for everyone. Upon completion of your athletic event participants will celebrate their accomplishments with a gourmet lunch at the foot of the Washington Monument and an exclusive concert to cap it all off. Best of all, your participation ensures you are supporting the Best Buddies movement and changing the lives of people with and without IDD. Click here for pictures from last year!
For more information go to about the Audi Best Buddies Challenge please go to: www.DCchallenge2011.org. Also see below for more info about training rides, shop nights and meet-ups with this partner – all are welcome!
WABA's Brown Bag Commuting Seminar In 2011, WABA wants to help you and your coworkers bike to work! If your organization or company is interested in encouraging more bike commuting, WABA's Brown Bag Commuting Seminar that might be just what you're looking for. The seminar is basically a short version of our popular Confident City Cycling Classes. Designed to be taught over the course of a lunch hour, the basics of safe bicycle commuting, vehicular cycling and route choice are covered. WABA literature such as our Safe Bicycling in the Washington Area, pocket DC Bike Law guides and area bike maps are available free and distributed at the seminars. Here is the standard Bike Commuting Seminar package: • Hour-long Bike Commuting Seminar includes safety video and slideshow presentation • Free literature from WABA and partner organizations about events, safety and special offers • Free maps for all attendees of DC, Arlington & Alexandria (subject to availability) • $10 off of a 1-year WABA membership for all attendees Free League of American Bicyclists Commuter Manual for all attendees • Price: $195 Please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 202-518-0524 x200 to arrange a seminar or with any questions.
WABA's Bike Education Fall 2011 Schedule Want to use your bike to get where you need to go? Learn to safely share the road with cars, other bikes, and pedestrians. All classes are taught by League of American Bicyclist Cycling Instructors (LCI).
Learn to Ride Class L2R (3 hr.) is the entry class to bicycling. This class is designed for adults who have never learned to ride a bicycle. We will employ a special technique for teaching balance, steering, starting, stopping and pedaling. We use a technique that is very successful and use friendly and encouraging trained instructors. Bikes and helmets provided.
Confident City Cycling classes CCC1 (2 Hours) - covers basic bicycling information and on-bike skills such as: bicycle selection, fit, inspection, gearing, cadence, clothing, accessories, and bike handling basics like starting and stopping, riding straight, scanning and signaling. Half of this class will be an on-line course and half will be on-bike practicing bike handling skills. Participants must bring their own bikes, helmets, and water. Participants will be required to sign liability waivers. This class is a great way to get reacquainted with your bike after a long winter. CCC2 (4 Hours)- Covers more advanced cycling techniques such as: vehicular cycling principles, roadway positioning, lane changes, turns and parking lot drills to learn avoidance maneuvers. Half of this class will be an on-line course and half will be on-bike practicing avoidance maneuvers and finally a supervised group ride on open streets with motorized traffic. CCC1 is a prerequisite for new or beginning riders. Participants must bring their own bikes, helmets, and water. Clipless/SPD shoes/pedals are not recommended for this class. Participants will be required to sign liability waivers. Even veteran commuters learn some new tricks in this comprehensive class.
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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- Esequiel "Zeke" Castro passed way August 29th at the age of 65.
His colleagues at Los Barrios De Amarillo held a meeting the day after the funeral and honored his memory.
Castro was an educator, a counselor, a community activist and a mentor to many young folks.
Los Barrios's John Salazar says, "I don't think many of us know how much he helped. He was involved in so many different things."
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Kuta Paradiso Hotel
5 StarsJalan Kartika Plaza Kuta Bali Tuban 80361
Kuta Paradiso Hotel is located on Jalan Kartika Plaza, just 50 metres from Kuta Beach. Bali Adventure Tours is a one stop adventure concept, where visitors can enjoy varied activities, including a visit to Elephant Safari Park. Tourists can visit Indico Wines, a winery with world famous brand of red and white wines.
Kuta Paradiso Hotel in Bali offers 243 deluxe and superior rooms as well suites that overlook the Indian Ocean or the tropical gardens. All units include a marble bathroom, air conditioner and a mini bar.
International, Chinese and local cuisines are served at B' Couple Bar & Grill, while Fukutaro Restaurant offers Japanese dishes. Guests can relax at the Laguna Pool Bar or Piano Lobby Lounge, where they sip cocktails.
Kuta Paradiso Hotel's ballroom is ideally equipped to host events for up to 450 attendees. Guests can pay a visit to ancient temples of Bali such as Pura Masopahit and Pura Jagatnatha.
Additional Information
- 5 min drive to the Airport
Hotel Facilities
- Airport Transfer
- Bar / Lounge
- Bowling
- Children's Playroom
- Currency Exchange Services
- Garden
- Internet Access - Wireless
- Lobby
- Photocopying Facilities
- Room Service
- Secretarial Services
- Swimming Pool - Outdoor
- Ballroom
- Beauty Salon / Hairdresser
- Business Centre
- Concierge
- Doctor On Call
- Gym / Fitness Facilities
- Laundry Services
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Reception
- Safe Deposit Box
- Shopping Arcade
- Tour Desk
- Banquet Facilities
- Billiards
- Child Care
- Conference Facilities
- Faxing Facilities
- Internet Access - High Speed
- Lift / Elevator
- Parking Facilities
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Spa / Wellness Centre
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- Air Conditioning
- Bathtub
- Ensuite / Private Bathroom
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Safe
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Wireless Internet Access
- Bathrobe
- Cable / Satellite TV
- Flat Screen TV
- Mini Bar
- Shaver in Bathroom
- Telephone
- Writing Desk
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- Colour TV
- Hairdryer
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Kuta Paradiso Hotel Guest Reviews (18)
staff very friendly and help full pitter the the foreiners werent as friendly .food great room and lobby and pool area needs a re vamp and paint pool towels arent that great need new ones . states free airport shuttle but driver still wonted money .
theresa wrote on January 5, 2013
Room was lovely bathroom was nice, bath plug didnt work was promptly fixed, towels grey. Room wasnt made up until afternoon each day played the same CD music by the pool for the whole stay day and night. Breakfast was ordinary spa was Fantastic, No Safe in new rooms, pool was lovely and it was peaceful most of the time. Excellent location!!
Bigtrip wrote on September 4, 2012
We paid the extra to upgrade to the 5th level and were quite impressed by the view and outlook we had of the pool area, the service was great and enjoyed the quiteness of the pool area compared to other hotels. Breakfast could be a bit more western and the resorts needs a general uplift paint etc to bring it up to a 4 to 5 star standard.
Carmelo giglia wrote on April 26, 2010
Reasonable western-style hotel without any outstanding characteristics in a great location between Kuta and Tuban. Does not have direct beach access. The Bali Garden Resort a couple of doors towards Tuban does, and is comparable in price. We were made to feel a bit second class as we had 'booked on the internet' Also, the bedding configuration requested (and confirmed) four months prior 'not available' on the first night. Internet access in their Business Centre was painfully slow and four times as expensive as the tourist information office across the street. Okay, but not anything special.
Nadine Griffin wrote on October 6, 2009
Excellent Hotel great service and great staff would highly recommend. Staff will assist you with what ever you need anytime without complaints and a smile
Andrew Schuitema wrote on September 22, 2009
Other Recommended Hotels
Hotel Puri Ayu Bali | 3 Stars |
Bali Hyatt Resort | 5 Stars |
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The land of the kasbahs, busy ports, nomadic Berbers, high mountains and expansive desert offers a romantic escape from the world as you know it. Visit ancient mosques and walk hand in hand through lively city squares, follow mountain slopes and feel the breeze coming from picturesque lakes. Then share your nights in amazing kasbahs, palace hotels and intimate desert tents that all reflect the ambience of a bygone era.
Recall the days of Bogie and Bergman when you have dinner in Rick's Café, modeled after the famous café in the film Casablanca
Fly by private charter from Casablanca to Er-Rachida, in the heart of the desert
Explore the Erg Chebbi Dunes on camelback and cozy up in an exclusive Moroccan caidal-styled tent in the desert
Admire the views of the Atlas Mountains and the desert from your picnic spot on the shores of Lake Ouarzazate
Savor a romantic dinner for two around a campfire under the desert stars
Enjoy a couple's massage and a Moroccan hammam to ease away all your stress
You are met on arrival and given VIP assistance in clearing customs formalities and collecting your luggage; then travel by private vehicle to your unique vintage townhouse hotel, located in the heart of the city. Originally settled by Berbers in the seventh century, Casablanca today is a bustling, French-influenced center. This afternoon, join your guide for a tour of this port city, stopping at the formidable Hassan II Grand Mosque. Its minaret is the tallest religious structure in the world, and part of the mosque's floor is glass, enabling worshippers to kneel directly over the sea. Enjoy dinner at Rick's Café, housed in a 1930's mansion and based on the café everybody came to in the famous film Casablanca.
Le Doge | Meals: B DMeet your private A&K guide, an affable local resident and an expert on Morocco's culture and traditions, who accompanies you throughout your journey in Morocco. Board a charter flight to Er-Rachidia, and on arrival have lunch in Erfoud. Hop into a four-wheel-drive vehicle for a drive across the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes to your exclusive A&K Desert Tented Camp in a remote area of the Sahara Desert. You are welcomed with mint tea and pastries and led to your private Moroccan caidal-styled tent that combines elements of Berber and Bedouin styles. Decorated with colorful carpets, it comfortably sleeps two, and has its own private bathroom with a shower and toilet next door. Set off on camelback in the evening and begin exploring the sand dunes. Return to your nomadic accommodations before sitting down to a Bedouin dinner served around the campfire.
Desert Tented Camp | Meals: B L DThe drive today takes you across the southern slopes of the High Atlas range and through the Dades Valley. Along the way, stop at some of the many date palmeries and a small, private museum that houses exhibits showcasing local art, culture and history. Travel the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" and view the amazing 17th-century Amerhidl Kasbah; its façade appears on the Moroccan 50-dirham note. After lunch, continue to your home for the next two nights — a luxurious 19th-century kasbah that was part of a sultan's private hunting ground in the Skoura Oasis. Dar Ahlam means "house of dreams," and the name suits it well. Enter what seems like a dreamscape, where colorful veils, lanterns and candles — and only 12 rooms — ensure complete privacy, setting the mood for romance. Sit by the fireplace, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colors; have lunch in the garden or olive grove; or dine in a secluded corner of the kasbah or even on a hidden terrace.
Dar Ahlam | Meals: B L DNot far from the desert oasis of Skoura is Ouarzazate Lake, where you take a walk and then sit down to a delightful picnic lunch on its shores. If you look across the lake you can see the mountains and desert; on a windy day, the waters toss and swell like the ocean. Afterward, return to your kasbah for a refreshing swim and maybe a massage. This evening, savor a romantic dinner in an equally romantic setting: in the gardens under the almond trees, in the palm grove or on the riverbank.
Dar Ahlam | Meals: B L DSpend some time wandering around Ouarzazate, a city originally built as a French garrison in the 1920s and now known for its pottery and carpets. Afterward, visit the Glaoui Kasbah of Taourit. One of Morocco's most beautiful kasbahs, it consists of a network of luxury apartments, simple clay houses and crenellated towers decorated with geometric motifs. Continue to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, where some of the world's most elaborate and decorative kasbahs are found. See how they seem to defy the laws of gravity as they perch upon the sleep slope. Ait Benhaddou's charms have also reached all the way to Hollywood. Many popular movies, including Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, Gladiator and The Mummy have been filmed here. After lunch in a local restaurant, continue to exotic Marrakech, the "Pearl of the South," and your Moorish-style palace hotel.
Ksar Char Bagh | Meals: B LMorocco's most famous city, Marrakech is veiled in mystery and magic. Visit the medina, the old walled section of the city, where most of the architectural attractions are located. Begin with a stop at Koutoubia Mosque and its 12th-century minaret, which dominates the local skyline. Make your way to vibrant Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's main square. Watch as fire-eaters, mime artists, snake charmers and street musicians perform at every turn. Continue walking and look for the Saadian Tombs, decorated in Granada-style carving and hidden away behind high walls. Discover how the privileged lived in the 19th century when you wander Bahia Palace to see the beautiful mosaics, fountains and courtyards. At the Museum of Moroccan Arts and Crafts, housed in the beautiful Dar Si Said palace, view stunning traditional woven carpets and Berber silver jewelry. Afterward, return to your hotel to experience a very important part of Moroccan culture and life: a hammam (steam bath). More than a steam bath, the hammam is a ritual. Soak in hot, soft water, lather up with a special penetrating black soap and exfoliate for revived skin. Follow up with a cold shower and an incredibly relaxing massage in a warm, darkened room — total bliss.
Ksar Char Bagh | Meals: B LHigh up in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco's tallest and most majestic range, see traditional villages clinging to the almost vertical sides of the valley. Spend your day exploring the Atlas Mountains and its flora and fauna with your private guide, and gain insight into the daily lives of the villagers. While you have lunch at Sir Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot, admire the fabulous views of the mountains. Later this afternoon, return to your hotel for a relaxing massage. Conclude your romantic holiday with dinner for two served in a private room or under the stars in the hotel's garden.
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12:10pm Thursday 26th April 2012 in Letters
AFTER the article in last week's Shuttle, and the many valid letters about the possible loss of the gallery and meeting rooms in Kidderminster Library, please remember first and foremost, this is a library. Time is running out, and maybe we should look at it from the wider point of view regarding book stock too.
The proposed plans show a considerable loss of space on the first floor to accommodate new meeting rooms, thus reducing actual book space further.
Besides general non- fiction stock, this floor also houses reference and local history material. This collection was started in the 1880s and maintained by the Borough Council until reorganisation to the county council in 1974, only surpassed in the county by the History Centre/Record Office collections.
It houses a large local book stock, plus over 12,000 photographs, ephemera, microfilm and maps dating back to the 1800s, so much of which is of considerable value and just irreplaceable, I feel concern over its future entirety.
Come on all you local historians and researchers, there are many more questions to be answered from this point of view, before it is too late.
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Colleges in turmoil over election of presidentsBy Na Jeong-ju State-run colleges are in a whirlwind of internal conflict over the government's move to scrap the direct election system that chooses the institution's presidents. Changing the way presidents are picked at state schools is the centerpiece of Education Minister Lee Ju-ho's college restructuring plan. Professors are resisting the move, alleging that it will endanger academic autonomy. The ministry sees the direct election system as hampering the development of colleges and factionalizing faculties. Under the system, introduced in 1991, state schools elect presidents through direct voting from professors and school staff. However, there have been reports of bribery scandals involving candidates and factional fighting before elections. The ministry says it wants to enhance transparency in school administrations and root out corruption by scrapping the direct election system. However, critics are concerned that it might increase government intervention in school affairs. Some professor groups expressed resentment over what they called the ministry's "radical and biased" school policy. The ministry has already cut state subsidies to some schools. One of the schools mired in dispute is Kyungpook National University (KNU). KNU recently changed school regulations to accept the government's demands despite protests from the professors' council. Under the revised rules, the school would set up an evaluation committee to choose a president from a selection of candidates. To implement the new rules, the school needs the consent of the majority of professors. "If we don't discard the direct election system by August, there could be forceful restructuring by the government," said Kim Kyu-won, a KNU official. "It would also be impossible for us to receive state subsidies." Last year, the ministry picked five "non-viable" state universities that would face rigorous restructuring and financial restrictions. The measure came after it decided not to give subsidies to 43 private colleges. The blacklisted schools claimed that the methods and standards the government adopted to rate schools were biased, but the ministry dismissed these allegations, vowing to press ahead with the restructuring. The ministry plans to choose more noncompetitive state-run and private schools this year. Professors claim that the government is tightening its grip on universities, using subsidies. The professors' council at KNU issued a statement last week to oppose the planned abolishment of the direct election system. The council said it will put the measure to a vote this week. "We proposed the creation of an emergency committee to discuss how to choose president and map out long-term plans for the school's future, but the school authorities as well as the education ministry have showed lukewarm attitude," a KNU professor said. "State-run schools are not profit-oriented and each school has its own function. However, the government is ignoring this fact." Last year, the education ministry vetoed Pusan National University's plan to appoint a professor as its new president. The professor, surnamed Chung, was elected to the post in June last year in a direct vote by faculty members, but was later convicted of an Election Law violation and fined 4 million won. Even if the KNU professors elect their own president, he or she is unlikely to get the ministry's approval. Tightening grip on schools According to the ministry, a total of 32 of 38 state universities nationwide have decided to discard the direct election system and, instead, set up their own evaluation committee to choose a president. The ministry also plans to shut down poorly-managed universities and kick out corrupt managers. Minister Lee has said the government's ongoing college restructuring is temporary, but a part of the long-term strategy aimed at enhancing the overall competitiveness of local universities. "There is misunderstanding among some people that our reform plan will be short-lived. But this is not the case," Lee said during a recent meeting with the presidents of 38 state universities. It also announced a plan to introduce a merit-based wage system for professors at state colleges. They denounced it for introducing competition-oriented programs for state schools, ignoring the unique roles they have played in the country's education. "The government has often been criticized for lax oversight of state-run schools. We are paying attention to the calls that the government's reform should begin with efforts to improve the efficiency of state-run colleges and strengthen monitoring of their operations before reforming the private sector," a ministry spokesman said. "One of the administration's key policy goals is to enhance the overall competitiveness of the country's education to meet the needs of parents and students. That's why we are concentrating on restructuring state colleges." The official dismissed allegations that the ministry is coercing schools into abolishing the election system for presidents, saying they have done so "voluntarily." There are speculations that the ministry's next target will be regional education chiefs. Some ministry officials have called for a revision of laws to abolish elections for regional education chiefs and make the president or education minister appoint them. "The regional chiefs have authority over the employment of some 400,000 teaching staff nationwide and an annual education budget of more than 40 trillion won. However, most voters are not interested in the elections," another ministry official said. "As most candidates are chosen by political parties, voters tend to prioritize their party affiliation when casting ballots." |


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Very easy to fit, took minutes. Good wide mirror so easy to see baby in back seat.
Bought this as we have a rear facing car seat and wanted the reassurance of seeing our little two month old. Great product and would entirely recommend. I haven't experienced any difficulties with the mirror staying in place like some reviewers - fits very snuggly to headrest and velcro keeps it in place. The driver and see into the back now through the rear view mirror and so can a front passenger if you have am mirror on your sun visor thing. Cheap price for peace of mind.
Bigger than expected. Its also curved, so you can have fun pretending you are in the circus.
Really pleased with this mirror, larger than i thought it would be so get a good clear view of my baby, really reassuring to be able to see baby while driving, easy to put in too. Highly recommended, and as usual kiddicare delivered super quick.
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Even though Rush Hour 2 was released tonight, I decided to see Original Sin instead. Yes, it's a love story of sorts, but there are three things that make it worthwhile: 1) Angelina Jolie's boobies 2) Antonio Banderas' buttocks (for the ladies of course, and you guys who are of that persuasion), and last but certainly not least 3) Angelina Jolie's boobies.
I will admit that I did not intend to see this movie for the boobage factor alone, but that definitely had some weight in the argument.
Another reason I saw this movie was because the other movie I wanted to see, Apocalypse Now Redux, was not playing anywhere in my area.
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GLOVERSVILLE – Authorities in Fulton County held a news conference Thursday to announce they are looking for two suspects in the July 2010 stabbing death of 42-year-old Brian Morrison.
Morrison had just left a bar on Bleeker Street when he was discovered with stab wounds a few blocks away, he later died at a hospital.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident, three women and two men.
The three women, including the one who made the 911 call, have been convicted of providing misleading information to police.
The cases against the two men are pending.
According to police Orlando Rodriguez and Derrick Paul are facing charges for physically assaulting and robbing Morrison.
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Thanks to a group of H.J. Robinson High School students, Town Pond Salina and Red Salina are now protected as the first two Areas of Historical Interest on the Grand Turk. Worried about the appearance and odors from some of the salinas on the capital island of the Turks and Caicos, the students decided in 2008 to find out if the salinas were being polluted, despite thriving populations of fish and other organisms. They analyzed the water quality of six salinas across the island and entered their findings in the Inter-High School Science Fair. They won first place and were invited to present their findings to the Ministry of Environment and District Administration. After two years and a detailed assessment of all seven salinas on Grand Turk, Town Pond Salina and Red Salina were selected to become part of the TCI Protected Areas System by the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources in collaboration with the Department of Planning, Survey and Mapping and Environmental Health. That designation approved by His Excellency the Gov. Gordon Wetherell gives the salinas, structures and every living thing within them protection from pollution and other damage with fines of up to $50,000 and a year in prison. The salinas, or salt pans, are of historical value for the old windmills and structures from the defunct salt industry. In the middle of Town Pond Salina is "The Island," an old quarantine station dating back to the early 1800s with numerous graves. Salinas are also home to endemic, migratory and internationally important bird species, including the rare and endangered American flamingo and the brown pelican. The waters are a nursery and permanent refuge for recreational and consumptive fish species such as mullet, snook and bonefish. The banks are habitat for the endemic national flower, the Turks heather, especially on the east banks of Red Salina. Celebrating World Wetlands Day this year, DECR organized cleanups of both salinas, pulling out old stoves, toys, tires, light posts and zinc. Some items could not be removed because they could not be reached or had become lodged deep in the sediment of the ponds. DECR expressed its appreciation to the following H.J. Robinson High School students and their teacher Cordelia Creese for their hard work and research to save the salinas: Chibuchim Otunye (team captain), Christenne Lyons, Andrew Monize, Michael Adams, Khambreal Garland, Ruben Altidor, Rusheena Bryan, Keibren Robinson, Trenisha Smith and Kenlove Taus. DECR hopes that other salinas will be added to the Protected Area System.
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3:47pm Monday 25th June 2012 in News
S4C will follow in the footsteps of Wales' Romany gypsies when it takes to the roads of north Pembrokeshire this week.
In a special series entitled Y Sipsiwn, presenters Ifan Jones Evans and Shân Cothi will travel from Llangrannog to Fishguard in a gypsy caravan – a 'varda' – from June 25th to 30th.
The series coincides with a month-long celebration in Wales of Romany gypsy traditions, and will discover how the Romany gypsies have left a lasting legacy on Welsh life and history.
Each live programme following the caravan's journey will coincide with a local community event, including people who have Romany heritage.
The trip will also uncover more about gypsy beliefs and customs.
Ifan Jones Evans will step back to the early years of the 20th century – circa 1900 – as he travels in a gypsy caravan built from scratch by a Cardigan craftsmen and using horses from stables near Lampeter.
Dyfrig Davies, executive producer of the series, said: "The project has opened my eyes to the extent of the prejudice towards the gypsy community in the past.
"I hope to reignite the audiences' memories of the Romany gypsies and howthey have enriched our cultures."
The journey begins today Monday, leaving Llangrannog and visiting Cardigan for a preview of the town's up-andcoming festival.
On Tuesday the varda travels to Newcastle Emlyn for a celebration of Romany culture at Emlyn Hall and the castle.
It's Crymych on Wednesday for an 'It's a Knockout' competition and Newport will be the venue on Thursday, June 28th. On Parrog Beach, the Boat Club will host an evening of live music with Lowri Evans and folk band Radwm.
On Friday, June 29th, an evening of folk dancing will be held at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, Fishguard.
On Saturday, June 30th, journey's end will be at Tafarn Sinc, Rosebush, for an evening with Gypsy Jazz, the triple harp and traditional dancing.


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Quick update from our Equipment Director:
Good afternoon to all Coaches, by now many of you have received your uniform orders. It is important that everyone understands that any requests/changes/add-ons that were made 'after' the original order, specifically those that came in March/April/May 'were not' shipped with the original order.
As mentioned when the add-ons were made, there was the possibility of not having these items in time for season start, this is that case for all.
Any calls/emails made to Chris Turner will not be responded to as your main point of contact is me. Please understand that this is a process that requires control at all times and your cooperation is requested. Once again I thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Dear REP Coaches and Vaughan Soccer Club membership,
In the next couple weeks you will be meeting with me to pick up your NEW 2012 Rep Uniforms. I would like to challenge each and every team, player and parent. (Coach, please forward to your parents)....keep reading!
There are many many organizations, inner city schools, etc.. who contact me on a regular basis asking for donations of used (or new) uniforms, equipment, pinnes, balls, indoor/outdoor cleats, goalie gloves, etc...etc... As much as VSC tries to help everyone that reaches out, it's difficult. This is where you all come in.
As you receive your new uniforms and equipment, I ask that you considering donating back to VSC your used items, where we will in turn distribute those items to the many kids who cannot afford them.
Out with the Old - In With The NEW......
PLEASE, this is an opportunity for each and every one of us to participate in this challenge as a soccer community - Vaughan Soccer Community with HEART!
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These are interesting times for the luxury car market in North America, and it is made more interesting by the almost explosive growth of Audi in the U.S. The addition of the A5/S5 Coupe and Cabriolet to its mix only serves to raise that growth and awareness. And while there have been a host of competitors attempting to capture the allure of the BMW's 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, most make the attempt with a barely concealed clone of the original recipe. To Audi's credit, the A5 and its S5 performance derivative represent their own takes on a near-luxury sporting coupe and cabriolet. Not only does Audi's recipe constitute a viable option to the 3 Series, in an era of diminishing resources it could constitute a viable alternative to Bentley's Continental GT. And while we're not sure how that would work in or around Windsor Castle, we know it would play (and play...) on California's 101.
In a word (or two), Audi's take on the near-luxury coupe and cab encloses a competent drivetrain and comfortable accommodation with what is generally accepted as drop-dead gorgeous sheetmetal. If you are at the life stage which puts a value on at least two of the above three, you'll love Audi's take on two-door transport.
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the chassis, creating a far better weight distribution than is typically found in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive chassis. The A5's base 2.0 liter four is responsive, although arguably works better in Audi's own TT or A3 than in the heavier A5. The Cabriolet's standard supercharged V6 is probably the sweet spot in the coupe/cab's drivetrain selection. The all-independent suspension is supple, the steering amazingly direct, and the overall comfort level high. That said, going to 19-inch rims will compromise the ride, and the S5's V8 will compromise your license.quattro All-Wheel Drive
Standard on all but the A5 Cabriolet - which employs front-wheel drive - the Audi all-wheel-drive system is one for the ages. Impeccably balanced, with a 40 percent front/60 percent rear torque split in most driving situations, the A5 and S5 are revelations to those coming to all-wheel drive with '80s-era preconceptions.
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With the precision of a manual and convenience of an automatic, the dual-clutch transmission, which is made standard on the S5 Cabriolet, is a way significant moment in the annals of high-performance motoring, and embellishes the S5's capability as an uber-tourer. We look forward to its widening availability on other Audi models.
At a company known for its brilliant interiors - both in design and execution - the A5 and S5 don't disappoint. The leather-upholstered front buckets provide that often elusive combination of accessibility and lateral support, while the rear seating area serves as a comfortable enclave for two. And while the Coupe's greenhouse is visually airy, the EPA rates the interior environs as subcompact. Moderately sized adults will be comfortable; larger physical types should grab their own A5. The S5 moves the meter, with S-design leather sport seats, Silk Nappa leather and unique inlays (brushed aluminum, carbon fiber, stainless steel or gray birch) completing the high-performance impression.
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In examining the list of standard equipment, you'll ask the inevitable question: What more could anyone want? The A5 Coupe's Premium trim level includes 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seating surfaces, automatic climate control, Audi concert radio (with 10 speakers, Sirius Satellite Radio and 180 watts), power front seats and a panorama sunroof. On the S5, standard trim is dubbed Premium Plus and includes19-inch alloys, Bluetooth touch-free interface, sport seats covered in Silk Nappa leather, sport suspension and three-zone automatic climate control. With the exception of the A5 Cabriolet, all include Audi's quattro all-wheel drive in the base MSRP.
With so much standard, those features customers might opt for are (typically) encompassed in one of two packages. Premium Plus includes its own 10-spoke alloy wheel, Audi Music interface with iPod cable, Bluetooth hands-free phone interface, heated front seats, Xenon plus headlights and three-zone automatic climate control. On the S5 Coupe the upmarket trim is Prestige and includes DVD player, Bang & Olufsen premium sound, memory for driver seat and mirrors, navigation and voice control of nav/phone. Functionally, the biggest news is the availability of a sport rear differential on the S5, which varies the amount of torque delivered between the rear wheels.
As a base powerplant, Audi's superb 2.0 liter TFSI turbocharged four is almost perfect for the application, with adequate (211) horsepower and prodigious (258 pound-feet) levels of torque. As noted, we think the 3.0 liter supercharged V6 may be the sweet spot (S5 Cab only), with horsepower - 333 - close to that of the Coupe's V8 in a lighter, more efficient package. The S5 Coupe's 4.2 liter V8 may - at this point - seem old school, but behind the wheel of 354 horsepower, who's gonna care?
2.0-liter in-line 4 turbocharged
211 horsepower @ 4300-6000 rpm
258 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1500-4200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy:
21/31 (quattro manual), 21/29 (quattro Tiptronic), 22/30 (FWD, Multitronic)
3.0 liter V6 Supercharged
333 horsepower @ 5500-7000 rpm
325 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2900-5300 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/26 (S tronic trans)
4.2 liter V8
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325 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/22 (manual), 16/24 (Tiptronic)
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Review this carBy Inny (NJ) on Saturday, December 07, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 28,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsLikely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"My 2011 Audi A-5 Cabriolet. After owning several BMW's I gave Audi a try 3 years ago. My original choice was based strictly on looks. Now after driving the Audi for 3 years not only is it the best looking car I have owned, but also the performance and handling are spectacular!"
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By Dee (CA) on Saturday, September 14, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 23,500
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "F U N to drive and a real head turner"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I love this car. I am constantly receiving compliments on it. I drove from Calif to NY and back last summer. The car was a pleasure to drive. I would keep it a lot longer except for needing a back seat with leg room...the only thing lacking in this car. The trunk is amazingly large...I can fit 12 grocery bags in it with no problem."
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful
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By Audi Banker (TX) on Friday, July 12, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,600
overall rating 8 of 10rating detailsPros: "Ride, comfort, beauty"
Cons: "Nav"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7
"This car is amazing to drive, the B&O audio is wonderful but the Nav system is terrible. It has been in three times and it is yet to be fixed. The latest is a new software fix is coming but who knows when. They know about this issue as it happens in A4, A5 and Q5 because they have the same Nav system in them."
8 people out of 10 found this review helpful
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By dc (TX) on Saturday, April 13, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 8,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "beautiful styling, great acceleration, great mpg"
Cons: "factory tires and back seat ingress and egress"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Every now and then a truly beautiful car is produced by someone.... The Jaguar XKE comes closest to this car...(I have owned 4 of them..) This is my second A5, it is a 2013. Last was a 2012. I buy a new car every year and put about $20,000 miles per year on them. It's a FABULOUS CAR! It exceeded my expectations for handling and acceleration and has averaged around 25mpg even though I red line it daily with a manual transmission! I do recommend the heated seats and I recommend you change the factory tires to a high speed tire with thicker side walls.. I bought Kumho tires and the handling is now UNREAL!"
9 people out of 10 found this review helpful
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By Nanc (FL) on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,643
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "comfortable,quality interior quick accel."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have owned over the years, BMWs and Mercedes and truthfully neither manufacturer can produce as smooth riding, and comfortable a car as the Audi 5. A friend recommended I try one out and I am indebted to that friend. Love everything about it from the quality interior to the smooth lines of the exterior. I, too, have been stopped by people admiring it. I have the convertible and it is so street quiet with the top up I couldn't believe it. My BMW conv. was very noisy."
7 people out of 9 found this review helpful
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By AwesomeA5 (PA) on Thursday, March 28, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 45,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "handling, styling, comfort"
Cons: "back seat space, cost"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I'm a car guy and family man...but car guy first! Okay, not really, but I've owned a number of cars and seem to buy a new one every couple of years. In the past 10 years I've owned two Dodge Vipers, a C5 and Z06 Corvette, a CTS-V Cadillac, and right before I purchased my Audi A5 back in 2010, a GMC Acadia (okay SUV but I wish I had gotten the AWD drivetrain). Of all the cars I've owned I've enjoyed driving the A5 S-line the most! Is it the fastest car ever? No. But it's a car that does everything well. It looks great, handles great, rides very well, is comfortable, well appointed interior, and while the price tag is my only complaint (in comparison to comperable BMW and Mercedes), I've now owned it for 3 years and have ZERO complaints. I still enjoy driving it as much now as I did when I first bought it."
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We ate at the shore whilst working in the area, very good food, nice wines and beers. And we went back, and back and back again. Best restaurant in the area by far. The lunchtime menu was good as well.
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Did Anybody Win in Pat Haden's Decision?
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013Pat Haden wasted no time in naming a new head football coach for the USC Trojans. Two things the sporting world knows about Haden are he's extremely bright (Rhodes Scholars usually tend to be that way) and he understands USC, USC football and the Trojan family. With all that knowledge, did he make the right choice? Ask me in three or four years.
As far as conjecture, one mistake Haden made (which may not have been avoidable) was not convincing Ed Orgeron to take some time before deciding whether to stay as assistant head coach with a quite handsome pay raise. Orgeron is known to be a passionate, highly emotional guy - to say the least. Maybe Haden should have found someone, e.g. his agent (who's looking for a big payday), a member the Trojan family who had become close to Orgeron, or even, although it would have been a touchy proposition, a couple key players and explained to him/them what his decision was but that he desperately wanted to keep Coach O on the staff to maintain the momentum from this year (minus the UCLA game). Such a scenario, or something in that vein, might have been the only way Orgeron would have remained.
Instead Haden basically said, "It's not you; it's Steve Sarkisian (one of Lane Kiffin's close friends, a group Orgeron probably thought he belonged to), BUT we want you to stay, be is assistant head coach - with a lot more money." I'm guessing that this is where Coach O's pride took over; he felt slighted - after all I did, under the conditions that existed, how dare you insult me! Whoever was in Orgeron's ear should be ashamed because he or she or they couldn't have understood USC very well.
While it's true Orgeron was 6-2 taking over after Kiffin was finally exposed as cover boy for the Peter Principle, his two losses were to SC's biggest rivals - Notre Dame and UCLA. Ed should have known that would haunt him as he lost his job at Ole Miss after his team blew a 14-point lead against Mississippi State. Moral: losing to your rival(s) stings the locals more than all the other games. And USC has two of them.
Still, under the circumstances, what he accomplished was rather remarkable. However, his only other stint as the head man was at Ole Miss where his performance was worse than bad. Seldom beating a team with a winning record; heck, seldom beating anybody. Surely he didn't believe that Los Angeles is only 2500 miles away from Oxford (not the one Pat Haden knew). The difference between those two programs is measured in light years. Also, according to Wikipedia (if you believe that), Coach O had some issues in his personal life. Some might say, "Who cares?" Once again, Los Angeles is a different place for the head football coach at USC and even a minor stumble makes the LA Times' front page.
Rumor has it Orgeron, who thinks he should be a head coach and believes he has that ability, has applied for a couple of head coaching jobs. One is Wake Forest, the other Florida Atlantic. For starters, Wake Forest is nothing more than Ole Miss in an ACC disguise. C'mon Ed, been there, done (or didn't get it done) that. As for Florida Atlantic, doesn't he think if he had stayed at USC, who ought to win (especially with Coach O as recruiting coordinator, a certainty to lure top prospects), he'd wind up with a better job (no disrespect to the Owls) than FAU, considering the amount of turnover in college football each year? In addition, he'd probably be making more money and have greater security.
Maybe it's more than that. Maybe he felt duped, that he had accomplished all that Haden told him he needed to do in order to keep the title (although the margin of defeat to UCLA at home would have to have put some apprehension in his mind). Maybe the hiring of Sarkisian made him feel betrayed. Kiffin came out publicly for Orgeron, yet SC wound up hiring one of Lane's closest friends. Maybe he felt insulted Haden would think what Sark did at Washington exceeded what he achieved at Troy. Maybe he felt there was no way he could work under Sarkisian.
For Ed Orgeron to resign and take off immediately, leaving the kids he claims he loves, turning his back on them in the bowl game they worked, sweated and bled - together - for, when a victory would leave everyone, i.e. players, coaches, fans, boosters, even administration, with fonder memories than his bitter "get the hell outta Dodge" plan. Even if they lost, it would give some sense of closure. Now, he's gone and there's a great deal of emotional pain and baggage left behind. He may wish he swallowed some of that Cajun pride and made a more graceful exit. For everyone involved.
As Ralph Stockman wisely stated:
"True humility is intelligent self-respect which keeps us from thinking too highly or too meanly of ourselves. It makes us modest by reminding us how far we have come, (yet) short of what we can be."


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Thursday, January 26, 2012
To Marc Maron c/o WTF podcast
Dear Marc, Most comics would give their right eye to appear on your fabled WTF podcast. Unfortunately it is my left eye that's at stake. (NOTE: images shown are reversed)
As you already know, my eye was victimized by an unprovoked attack by a malicious pine branch. As a result of this heartless assault, the cornea suffered an abrasion and the retina was torn. A few days ago I was subjected to massive laser bombardment in an attempt to bond the retina back to the eyeball. We won't learn until next week if this procedure succeeded in repairing the offended orb.
The sight I have in the aforementioned eye is quite hazy. All I see appears as if it's part of a cinematic dream sequence. Sadly, it's a lousy movie and the dream sequence does not include me appearing on stage at the Wilbur Theater in Boston this Friday night with you, Mike Donovan, Jimmy Tingle, Frank Santorelli, Kenny Rogerson and Tony Vee. Considering the stellar lineup, it almost makes me want to attempt driving the fifteen hour round-trip. It's just that I worry about innocents who might be harmed as I try to negotiate hundreds of miles in fabulous 2D vision that results from my now de rigueur eye-patch.
As much as the evening would have benefited from me talking about myself, I'm sure my dear friends will make a point of
using their segments to discuss their fallen comrade. I'm moved by their generosity. Merely considering their selflessness brings a tear to my eye -- although I'll allow that the laceration to my retina could be a contributing factor.
So you kids go ahead and have a fine time and don't worry about me, sitting here alone, heartbroken and heavily medicated. I'll get along somehow. WTF will be around for a long, long time and I can still dream of the day when I can appear on your show to tell you and your erudite audience all about me.
In the meantime, thanks so much for the invite and sorry I can't make it.
Yours basted in self pity,
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NOTE: I had several requests for a copy of the remarks I made at the 11/17/11 Bill Morrissey tribute concert. What a night! And here ya go:
Bill Morrissey and I were friends before we ever shared a stage together. Every time we did a show, it was something we drummed up, always with the help of Ellen Karas, so we could introduce ourselves to one another's audiences -- but mostly so we had an excuse to hang out together. There was nothing better than hanging with Bill.
When we met, we were both Boston-based acts making our first serious forays onto the national scene, We had a lot in common. We crossed paths all over the country. We shared information.
The stage manager at that theater in Seattle is a prick.
Get your money from those people BEFORE you get on the plane.
If you drink in that hotel bar, DO NOT mention my name.
Early on I observed to Bill that our relationship wasn't exactly balanced, seeing how he had a tremendous sense of humor while I was tone deaf. He said, "Don't worry, we'll be fine so long as you bear that in mind at all times." But sometimes, late at night, he dropped the edict and asked me to sing along.
Tonight we semi-formally say goodbye to our friend with this wonderful celebration of his life by this incredible array of artists. And what a life it was. Lived without assumption, and seen through such clear eyes, he had to find private ways to sand the hard edge of a world he fully and bravely absorbed for his art and audience.
Bill documented the rust-muffled death clanks of the industrial age in New England and the shit jobs that remained here afterward. He chronicled the daily grind for a man from out of town on an oil rig, a fishing boat, and even a stage, as he fought to make a living he faithfully brought home to New Hampshire. He recorded those journeys in stories that led us from Barstow to Paris from San Antone to Edson. Along the way he illuminated details from the highways, motels and barrooms of a very human and humane struggle for love, and against loneliness.
He was a pithy son of a gun. Bill Morrissey revealed more truth in a few lines than your average Russian novelist uncovers in a thousand pages.
Bill said he never found true love, but he tried. I disagree. His true love was New Hampshire and he found it each time he returned to its brisk embrace. And though I only lived there for a short time, he has made me ache for the Granite State whenever I listen to his music, which is to say constantly. They should rename the Kancamancus Highway Bill Morrissey Blvd.
Bill's tongue was in cheek when he wrote his Letter From Heaven but I believe in his immortality. You see, Bill lived in and documented an age but he played to the ages, the destination for which he was truly bound. If I know Bill, his arrival was humble, unassuming. "Me? Live forever? Really?"
"Yeah you, Bill Morrissey. Right through there. You're friend Johnny Cunningham is expecting you."
So he gently pushed open the door marked "reserved for those who made a permanent and positive impact" and carefully walked in to size up his new circumstances. Five minutes later he'd won over everyone. Next, the greatest writers and artists of all-time demanded a few numbers from the new guy. And with Johnny on the fiddle, Bill astonished them. And there, once and for all, he found true love, and it is perpetual, and you'd be wise to mention his name to the bartender.
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I planned to hit the road in November but not quite so early and certainly not so hard.
My premature travel commenced late last Tuesday afternoon when Lettie and Lu the Dogs and I scurried outside for a stroll before Daylight Shavings Time could drop both winter temperatures and a curtain of darkness upon us. I had the hounds on retractable leashes because it's now bow season and the National Wounders Association is out in full, deadly force in our neighborhood.
We got about five hundred feet up the road when our beloved Karen pulled up, having hustled home from work in hopes of trail-bossing the late afternoon walk, leaving me free to continue to prepare for my upcoming tour. L and L rejoiced upon ID'ing the momobile since the girls' weekday highlight is Karen's evening return from her toils at the local branch of Enormo Corp. She always makes sure to do something special with her sweethearts, whether it be allow them to hang and play in the yard while she works on the gardens, provide soothing and loving grooming that transforms squirmy ragamuffins into willing beauty salon devotees, take them in the car for a swim or a run at one of several perfect spots she has found through relentless trial and error or just feed them healthy treats she can't foist on me, such as raw carrots. No matter what they do it's a joy to observe.
But Tuesday was an exception to the rule.
As Karen approached, I must have looked put-upon because I knew my plans for a two or three-mile walk were over once the girls eyeballed her. She slowed, stopped, zoomed down her window, saw me scowl and saw the girls dance and yip with happiness. She quickly assessed the situation and said, "Oops! I'd better just get out of here." She then drove off in an attempt to minimize the mania her arrival had brought on. Had I not been a sulky dope, I'd have said something. Something like "NOOOO!" because I knew there was nothing that could keep the doggy daughters from doing whatever it took to joyfully greet their Karen. Disappointed that the walk I'd planned was doomed to become a quick jaunt up to the road, followed by a ride home with the entire family, I emitted vibes that made Karen wisely step on the accelerator.
My comeuppance arrived quickly.
Disasters are fueled by precise coincidences of misfortune and poor planning. Consider what happened (and is still happening) in Japan because an earthquake, tsunami, flood, topography and rickety nuclear waste production facilities crossed one another's faulty and fatal lines. In my case it was hunting season, two retractable leashes, two very strong dogs brimming with love, a grouchy man who had his mind set on a bracing stroll all calamitously conspiring to create slapstick that, had he witnessed it, would have had Buster Keaton laughing like Ed Wynn.
When Karen sped away of course Lettie and Lu sprinted after her. This would have never happened had I simply spoken up and put the dogs in the car and then resumed our perambulation after the homecoming festivities. Instead, I found myself facing in the exact opposite direction of the dogged pursuit. Unfortunately I was tethered by the two retractable leashes to this motherlode of canine energy. I pivoted around to face in the direction of the chase and had one foot on the dirt road just as the both dogs ran out of leash. That was one more foot than I had on the road for long. And by long I mean a nanosecond because in less than one of them I was airborne for a short eternity, during which I fluttered through my entire mind in hopes of finding the antidote to gravity. Damn that Isaac Newton! This was followed by a slightly longer period during which I knew I was doomed to an unbroken fall, at maximum dog-velocity, no less. To my credit/blame, I clung to the leashes for dear life, still hoping to at least keep the girls safe. I flew through the air, my arms spread Superman-style Look! Falling down from the sky, it's a bird! It's a birdbrain! It's Stupidman! I soon collided with the road so hard that I actually bounced. During the carom my hands involuntarily released the leashes, allowing me to skid to a stop.
I hit mostly on the left side of my chest and the front of my left elbow. I believe I briefly lost consciousness but can't say for sure since I was passed out at the time. Not to discount my urgent gasping for air, but I think it was the pain that brought me around. I was unable to move at all for a few seconds. It was half a minute before I could lift my head. I never lost my ability to moan, but then, I'm pretty tough. When I finally looked up, Karen had captured the stampeding sisters, turned her car around and was slowly creeping towards me. I tried to let her know I was OK by saying "UUUUUUUHHHH!" but I am quoting loosely. After a few minutes, I was able to get to my hands and knees, a major accomplishment. This helped me become more articulate. To commemorate this progress, I summarized my circumstances by adding a few consonants to my complaint. "BLUUUUUUUHHHH!" I proclaimed. And I wasn't kidding.
I could breath shallowly so the wind hadn't been completely knocked out of me leading me to wonder if the pain and compression in my chest meant I'd taken a serious blow to the heart. And not metaphorically.
My next thought, I swear, was "Damn it, no video." If I was going to take a shot like that, the least I could do was go viral. My next thought did not concern YouTube. Fearing a massive blood clot headed brainward I wondered, "Am I going to die?" So far, so good on that one. As I got to my feet and began doing my best Fred Sanford chest-clutching stagger, Karen pulled slowly past, made a U-turn, drove back to me and insisted I get in the car. Lettie and Lu were in the back seat, euphoric over their successful hunt. They looked at me, tails thumping, as if to say, "Wanna go again?"
I waved "no thanks" to the ride. I ignored the assassins. I wasn't yet physically capable of climbing in and out of a car. Karen drove along next to me until I asked her to drive ahead so as to spare me the exhaust fumes. She did and this freed me up to concentrate on my whimpering.
It took me about five minutes to get back to the house. I was covered in dirt from the road. (No joke, I left a small dent in it.) I was none-too-talkative mostly due to pain but partly from having been chastened with maximum impact. I managed to squeak out a request for Karen to walk the girls since they had not had a chance to decorate the cake on our doomed sojourn.
While Karen and Co. were outside I called my pal John Joslin in Detroit to incoherently convey the events of a few minutes earlier. Negotiations to secure his silence concerning the conversation are still in the informal stage.
By the time Karen and the girls got back, I was tasting blood and felt there was no choice but to surrender to medical authorities. Karen insisted on driving me but I was pretty sure I could make it and saw no reason to abandon the girls for several hours. She later came down and visited me in the triage area where I waited for several hours for a dog accident-necessitated Cat-scan.
The first indication that I was regaining my wits came when I thought to bring along my copy of James Wolcott's vivid black and white memoir Lucking Out in which he details his trek from the Village Voice mailroom to prominence as a critic in the Voice and glossier publications. It's such a good read that I found myself glad when the ER-administered painkillers wore off a bit so that I could better focus on his tales of the Naked City during its nudest years - the Seventies. However, the narcotic haze furnished almost the perfect mental ambiance when I got to the sizable chapter concerning the punk scene he chronicled from a rickety barstool in CBGB's. Terrific stuff. Next time you break a bone, have the ambulance driver swing by your local independent bookseller so you're sure to have a copy before you are left with unimaginable amounts of time to worry about what else the examination may reveal.
The hospital admitted me and James' book with no problems. I recounted my own memoir from earlier that day to the nursing staff when I wasn't devouring Wolcott's. Each retelling engendered laughter from nurses. Each time the nurses needlessly apologized for chortling - I didn't, after all, bemoan the lack of video because I wanted serious documentation of my getting spiked into the road. I run on laughs (or limp, as the case may be.)
Judging by my wincing and yelping when prodded just so, the physician's assistant who examined me grew relatively certain my problem was my spleen. This got my attention because I need my spleen so that I can vent it on stage. Suddenly I was a pitcher with a bad throwing arm.
The hospital staff was gracious and kind, watching me carefully for signs of discomfort and distress - perhaps in part because I seemed to be the one sober patient in the ER. For some time only a worn curtain separated me from a woman who delicately explained to the nurse that she had realized she'd better bring in her husband, "when his head turned red and he shit himself." She also promised he hadn't "dranked more than a six-pack," before allowing, "Well, maybe an eight-pack." For his part the patient in question seemed fluent in the language I speak after simulating parachute failure on a dirt road.
My only complaint with my treatment was the nurses couldn't seem to get a needle in me for a blood sample or the IV that would be used to inject fentanyl (ahh!) and dye for the Cat-scan. They put close to a dozen holes in my arms, each time saying "Whoops! That isn't going to work." or similarly unnerving exclamations. They did make sure I knew it wasn't my fault. I agreed, reasoning that my only crime was to lay on a gurney while having veins. Five days later my arms remain festooned with angry bruises. I look as if I've received the hospital version of prison tattoos.
After about 110 pages of Lucking Out, I did just that when they finally took me in for pictures. A wonderful tech x-rayed my elbow and scanned me from collarbone to pelvis. Sure enough, I had bruised ribs and a severely bruised spleen. My elbow had a red, black and green goose egg on it but wasn't broken. I would live - a not-so-wonderful prospect for the next few days. Fortunately they provided me with an adequate supply of goofballs. I have remained intermittently hopped up on them ever since.
I still can't do much physically but I'm sure I'll be able to drive to Massachusetts for a visit to OccupyBoston on Wednesday afternoon. That November Ninth night I'll be roasted and toasted at the Charles Playhouse Lounge as part of the Boston Comedy Festival. On Friday, Nov 11 it's down to the Big Apple and a performance at a private gathering with noted political impressionist/ satirist and rabble-rouser extraordinaire, Randy Credico.
On Saturday, November 12, I'm back in Boston at the New England Folk Archives Gallery at Arts @ the Armory in Somerville. This will be my first full length set in New England in a year. Joining me will be Rev. Billy Bob Neck and the Muse aka/Tim Mason.
On Wednesday, November 16 watch for a very special show at a teensy venue but that's a surprise. Stay tuned.
On Thursday, November 17 it's my great honor to join a truly all-star lineup including: David Johansen, Patty Larkin, Shawn Colvin, John Gorka, Peter Case, Cormac McCarthy, Peter Keane, Fred Koller, Pete Nelson, and Mark Erelli and hosts Cliff Eberhardt and David Dye as we pay tribute to friend, mentor, and fellow artist Bill Morrissey who passed away from heart failure on July 23rd. Details here. Tickets are going fast!
Finally, on Saturday, November 19th Satire For Sanity Returns to NYC @ Percy's Tavern as we reprise the show we did at Rocky Sullivan's from 2004-2006. I will be headline/ hosting. More on that and everything else as the shows grow closer.
The success of all these shows depends on you. Please buy tickets early and often. If you can't make it, please help spread the word. Don't make me hit the road again for nothing.
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A FORMER councillor accused of living a lavish lifestyle while failing to pay back a business partner said "everyone" knew he was bankrupt.
Anthony Ramsden-Geary, 44, of Western Road, Poole, was declared bankrupt twice, once in 1993 from which he was discharged two years later, and in 2003 which lapsed in 2008, before he borrowed £25,000 from Christopher Wardrop.
However, the defendant, who previously represented the £150 million Winter Gardens scheme for Bournemouth town centre, said it was "absolute tosh" that Mr Wardrop wasn't aware.
Ramsden-Geary told the jury at Bournemouth Crown Court that the money was used to pay off his family home in Flaghead Road, Poole, although the cheque was made out to his father as wife Harriet was away on a five-week holiday in Spain at the time.
The planning consultant has already pleaded guilty to five counts relating to breeches of the Insolvency Act, including two of taking part in the management of a company while an undischarged bankrupt and two of contravening restrictions on the re-use of a company name.
Michael Hall, of Coy Pond Developments Ltd in Wimborne, said he also lent the defendant £55,000 for his company without knowing he had been declared bankrupt, although the allegation is not part of the trial.
Ramsden-Geary said the two were introduced by leader of the borough council, Cllr John Beesley, at a civic function before becoming friends.
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'Mike knows a lot about property and planning, and Tony knows about it, and you may be able to help each other'. I remember it clearly because I was so embarrassed [about the mention of bankruptcy]."
Ramsden-Geary, who called Cllr Beesley "the straightest, most honest person I've ever met", told the court that Mr Hall even lobbied for him to become a member of his branch of the Freemasons in Parkstone.
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