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Most college students suffer through years of on-campus cafeteria food. However, at Bowdoin, each meal is like eating at a restaurant but even better because you can wear your pajamas if you want! This is the place to be if you want to make your own omelets at brunch, decorate cupcakes, squeeze fresh orange juice, and eat such things as mussels in butter sauce, teriyaki chicken, or pesto pizza. The meal rotation pattern can sometimes be indentified and you might see an entrée repeated every two weeks or so, but the food is so good that having it again is quite alright. Both main dining halls offer hot entrées, a deli, salad bar with vegetables from Bowdoin's organic garden, soups, cereal, dessert, soft serve ice cream, and a wide variety of drinks, and each menu expresses the unique personalities of the head chefs, who specialize in different cuisines and styles. And all of these are just the regular offerings—special meals, like Thanksgiving, are even more impressive! And you can definitely get your fill of the food here. All first-year students receive the 19-meal plan, which can be used at any of the following meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the week, brunch and dinner on the weekends, and Super Snack on Thursday–Saturday nights.
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The last week in April every year I cut a few oranges in half and put them out to attract the Baltimore Orioles when them return for the summer. Last week they returned and I had four of them eating the oranges. They have been here several times a day since to eat at the oranges. I also put out grape jelly that they love. Last year they built a hanging nest on a limb that hangs over my deck. After the young fledged the parents would bring them several times a day to feed on the jelly and oranges. I have to replace the oranges every 4 or 5 days. It is such a joy to sit on the deck and watch them.
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Montana junior U.S. Senator Jon Tester sat with Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Tester describes Isakson as a friend.
Following the speech Tester said, he thinks strengthening the economy will require Republicans and Democrats to work together. He went on to say, "With challenges come opportunities, we have incredible opportunity here to create the kind of jobs we need in the 21st century and move the economy forward in a way where our kids and grandkids can be proud."
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Whether the 'A' stands for 'appropriate', 'amicable', or 'alternative', all out of court dispute resolution modes, collected under the banner term 'ADR' , aim to assist the business world in overcoming relational differences in a truly manageable way.
The first edition of this book (2006) contributed to a global awareness that ADR is important in its own right, and not simply as a substitute for litigation or arbitration. Now, drawing on a wealth of new sources and developments, including the flourishing of hybrid forms of ADR, the subject matter has been largely augmented and expanded on two fronts: in-depth analysis (both descriptive and comparative) of methodology, expectations and outcomes and extended geographical coverage across all continents.
As a result, in this book twenty-nine 'intertwined but variegated' essays (to use the editor's characterization) provide substantial insight in such specific topics as:
• ADR's flexible procedures as controlled by the parties;
• ADR's facilitation of the continuation of relations between the parties;
• privilege and confidentiality;
• involvement of non-legal professionals;
• the identity and the role of the 'neutral' as well as the role of the arbitrator;
• the implementation of ICC and other international ADR rules;
• the workings of Dispute Boards and
• the role of ADR in securing investment and other specific objectives.
In its compound thesis – growing in relevance every day – that numerous dispute resolution methods exist whose goals and developments are varied but fundamentally complementary, the multifaceted approach presented here is of immeasurable value to any business party, particularly at the international level. Practitioners faced with drafting a dispute resolution clause in a contract, or dealing with a dispute that has arisen, will find expert guidance here, and academics will expand their awareness of the issues raised by ADR, in particular as it relates to arbitration. A broad cross section of interested professionals will discover ample material for comparative study of how disputes are approached and resolved in numerous countries and cultures.
Editor's Preface Part I When Business Meets Conflict Chapter 1 ADR and Arbitration Chapter 2 Reasons for Choosing Alternative Dispute Resolution Chapter 3 Making Mediation Mainstream Appendix: An International Mediator Perspective Chapter 4 Mediation as Management Tool in Corporate Governance Chapter 5 Moving beyond 'Just' a Deal, a Bad Deal or No Deal Bibliography Part II Amicable Dispute Resolution on the Judicial Map and Its Legal, Institutional and Functional Framework Chapter 6 The Importance of Context in Comparing the Worldwide Institutionalization of Court-Connected Mediation Chapter 7 The Roles of Dispute Settlement and ODR Chapter 8 Legal Issues Raised by ADR Chapter 9 Mediation Privilege and Confidentiality and the EU Directive Chapter 10 Basic Business Issues of Mediation Centres Chapter 11 ADR under the ICC ADR Rules Chapter 12 ICC's ADR Rules 2001–2010: Current Practices, Case Examples and Lessons Learned Part III Practice and Experiences Chapter 13 How International Law Firms Might Approach the Subject of ADR with Their Clients Chapter 14 Mediation Representation: Representing Clients Anywhere Chapter 15 The Art of Blending Arbitration and Other ADR Methods: Some Examples from International Practice Chapter 16 Profile of the Neutral in International Business Part IV Hybrids and Dispute Boards Chapter 17 Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR): The Spectrum of Hybrid Techniques Available to the Parties Chapter 18 Combinations and Permutations of Arbitration and Mediation: Issues and Solutions Chapter 19 ICC Dispute Board Rules: Status and Perspectives of a Key Contribution to the Prevention of Disputes Part V Amicable Dispute Resolution Worldwide Chapter 20 The Bi-modal Pattern of Mediation in the United States and Canada Chapter 21 ADR in Australia Chapter 22 Securing Investment: Innovative Business Strategies for Conflict Management in Latin America Chapter 23 Recent Developments in Mediation in East Asia Chapter 24 The Arab World Chapter 25 Alternative Dispute Resolution in Turkey Chapter 26 Amicable Dispute Resolution in South Africa Chapter 27 Amicable Dispute Resolution: The Nigerian Experience Chapter 28 ADR in Sub-Saharan African Countries Chapter 29 The European Mediation Directive: More Questions Than Answers
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Worst power crisis ever, 600 million people in 19 states hit
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Published: 31st July 2012 01:45 PM
Last Updated: 31st July 2012 10:21 PM
India was hit by a massive power failure Tuesday, bigger than the blackout a day ago, that crippled
train, Metro and road-transport services and left half the country's 1.2 billion population without electricity for many hours.
The power failure, touted to be one of the world's worst, hit 19 states across the north, the east and northeast of the country at 1.05 p.m. and
was blamed on states overdrawing power from the northern and eastern grids.
On a day that over 600 million people were grappling with the electricity crises, the government moved Sushil Kumar Shinde from the power ministry to the more sensitive home ministry.
The power failure also left around 200 miners trapped in a mine in West Bengal's Burdwan district. The miners of Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) were rescued after emergency power supply was arranged.
Over 300 trains were also left stranded mid journey for hours, affecting around 300,000 rail passengers.
power was restored to a large extent at around 7.30 p.m. after more than six hours. Monday's blackout had lasted from 2.30 a.m. to late morning.
"The grid incident occurred at 1 p.m., affecting the northern, eastern and northeastern grids. The system is under restoration," said the official website of the Eastern Grid, among the systems managed by the state-run Power System Operation Corp Ltd.
states affected Tuesday were Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur,
Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
These states account for half of India's 1.2 billion population.
not again. We faced a terrible situation yesterday. What is the government doing, were no lessons learnt from yesterday's blackout," said an exasperated Paloma Guha, a new mother trying to make her baby sleep in the heat.
Shinde, who had constituted a committee to probe the failure Monday, attributed the collapse to overdrawing of power by four states - Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana. However, all four states denied the charge.
The capital's popular
Delhi Metro, which caters to 1.8 million passengers on a week day, suspended service on all its six lines due to the power trip, inconveniencing thousands of passengers. Metro services were resumed fully at 5.30 p.m.
There was chaos on the streets of the national
capital as Delhi Metro commuters spilled on to the streets to look for alternative transport. With traffic-lights on the blink, over 4,000 traffic policemen manned the intersections amid the intermittent rain.
in Delhi were unaffected by the crises due to their power back-ups, as was Delhi's international airport. Flight operations remained normal.
to reporters here at around 4 p.m., chairman and managing director of state-run Power Grid Corp of India R.N. Nayak, said the failure was due to overdrawal of power by some states and that a full inquiry would reveal the nature of the problem. He added that every effort was being made restore supplies fully by 7-7.30 p.m, but normalcy would return only by midnight.
He said the excess power drawn by the states had a cascading effect on the other states.
Power Grid Corporation of India, which controls the country's transmission network, said that situation across the country is expected
to be normal by midnight.
"We are trying to restore (power to normalcy) all over the country by midnight," Nayak said.
present, the Northern Grid is getting power from Gwalior and Agra substations as well as from three hydel projects - Tehri and Vishnu Prayag in Uttarakhand and Nathpa Jhakri plant in Himachal Pradesh - he said.
According to Nayak, the demand across the three regions is around 55,000 MW.
Except for few areas in Kolkata and Delhi, and Narora (Uttar Pradesh), all three regions were affected, he said.
the time of failure, Northern Grid's demand was about 32,400 MW, Eastern Grid (12,000 MW) and North Eastern Grid (1,100 MW), respectively.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the central government should ensure that no state draws electricity beyond its sanctioned load. "For this, they will have to develop and strengthen the
The US had faced a major power blackout in early July following a storm, that left large parts of the the East Coast without power for a few days and affected two million people.
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The northern grid failure has affected rail traffic in the northern states .The life of the common people is badly affected .If it is not rectified very soon it could affect the southern states too In kerala due to lack of rainfall we too are relying on the supply from the northern grid and other sources.In short the current supply is in disarray.Hope solar source of energy is tapped soon
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Pl do not use the word "Millions" as we in India, use the word "Crores". Pl say 60 Crores people affected instead of 600 Million people affected. Let us use the uniqueness of country's number system.
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Number of rooms: 104
Address: Borovets,
In hotel: 24 Stunden Rezeption, Parken, Restaurant, Room service, Täglich bar, Disco club, Konferenzräume, Shops and commercial services, Spa center, Friseur, Fitness, Sauna/Dampfbad, Massagen, Hallenbad, Ironing, Dry cleaning, Autovermietung, Currency exchange, Safety deposit box, Nichtraucher-Zimmer, Zimmer/ Einrichtungen für Behinderte, Ski Garderobe, Whirlpool
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» MaliovitsaMaliovitsa
The Maliovitsa resort is located some 83 km away from Sofia in a dense pine wood, and some 40 km away from the ski resort Borovets in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountain. It is close to the village of Govedartsi (13 km) and the town of Samokov (27 km). The region is equipped by a few ski tracks and sport facilities. Maliovitsa is one of most popular places for mountaineering and tourism in Bulgaria. Besides the Maliovitsa peak, a dozen of beautiful and well-known summits of the Rila Mountain raise nearby. Some of the highest alpine walls and most difficult climbing route are situated here. One of the most beautiful lake in the Balkan peninsula lies here – Strashnoto ezero (the Fearful Lake). Maliovitsa is the start off point for lots of tourist routes which head to Northwestern Rila: to the Ivan Vazov chalet (7 hours); the Ribni ezera (Fish Lakes) chalet – 9-10 hours; the Rila Monastery (6 hours); the Strashnoto ezero shelter (3 hours); the Seven Rila Lakes (8 hours on the mountain ridge; and 5 hours below it). The tourist complex Maliovitsa is located on Mecha poliana (Bear's meadow), at the altitude of 1720 m. A couple of recreation places are located here – the Maliovitsa hotel, the Alen Mak hotel, and the Central Mountain School Hristo Prodanov. Maliovitsa is a perfect place for relax and ski vacation.
Borovets - the biggest and the oldest Bulgarian winter resort, is located at the foot of the Balkan's highest peak – Musala (2925 m), in the northern slopes of the Rila Mountain. Borovets is situated at the altitude of 1350 m among centuries-old pine-tree woods. The resort is 73 km away from the capital city of Sofia, and 126 km away from the city of Plovdiv. It was established as early as the end of 19 century as a hunting site for the Bulgarian kings. Later on, Borovets gradually developed as a first-class ski resort, having lots of hotels, restaurants offering variety of meals, and an excellent network of ski-tracks, rope-lines and lifts. Nowadays Borovets is a resort of Alpine type, offering wonderful opportunities for any type of winter sports. The ski-tracks in the resort have a total length of over 45 km, diverse in difficulty. The excellent off-the-mountain infrastructure involves variety of interesting relax opportunities.
Belyova Church Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The oldest Christian monument in the region of Samokov is the Belyova Church Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is situated between the town of Samokov and the resort of Borovets. No one knows when the church was built but the woman jewelry dated to 12-13 century found here prove that the church is quite old. Furthermore, archaeologists found evidence of monks buried in the necropolis near the church from the end of 11 – early 12 century. Other findings also show that the Belyova Church existed during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. The legend tells the temple was once a small private church of the local lord of the manor Belyo, whom the church was named after. Gradually it was expanded and the old frescos were replaced by a newer coat. Local people tell that the church was dug into the ground in 15 century so that it was protected from the Turks' ravages. In 1869 the prominent master Nikola Obrazopisov started renovating the church. He wall-painted the icon of St. Simeon of Samokov. Simeon Popovich, as the saint was born, became Metropolitan of Samokov in 1734. Highly educated, the Bulgarian bishop lead the Christian people against the Ottomans. He was captured in July 1337, tortured, and hung on August 21, 1737 is Sofia. The pasha forbade the Christians to bury him in Sofia. The relics of the Saint were found during archaeological excavations in the Belyova Church in 1995.
The Seven Rila Lakes
The Seven Rila Lakes (Bulgarian: Седем рилски езера, Sedem rilski ezera) are a group of lakes of glacial origin (glacial lakes), situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature. The highest one is called Salzata ("The Tear") due to its clear waters that allow visibility in depth. The next one in height carries the name Okoto ("The Eye") after its almost perfectly oval form.
National Park Rila
Rila is the highest mountain in Bulgaria. At 2925 m, Musala Peak is the highest peak in the Balkans and all of South-Eastern Europe. The Rila area has an austere alpine beauty, with stone ridges, towering peaks, deep precipices and numerous crystal-clear lakes (more than 140) and springs. The name of the mountain is thought to originate from a Thracian word signifying "rich in water". Three of the largest Bulgarian rivers spring from the mountain - the Maritza, the Iskar, and the Mesta; some of the largest tributaries of the Struma also originate here. The river valley separates the mountain into four regions. Twelve of the eighteen highest Rila peaks above 2700 m, are situated in the Eastern region. The main Balkan water shed passes through the Middle region - between the Black Sea and Aegean basin. The most alpine part is located in the Northwestern region. The Parangalitza reserve and the group of the Seven Rila Lakes are among the most attractive natural sites.
Musala (Bulgarian: Мусала) is the highest peak in Bulgaria and the entire Balkan Peninsula, standing at 2,925 m (9,596 ft). The summit of the Rila mountain in southwestern Bulgaria, Musala is the highest peak between the Alps and the Caucasus and the highest in Eastern Europe bar the Caucasus. The easiest climb is by a straightforward footpath from the ski resort of Borovets, 10 km to the north; there is also a Gondola lift from Borovets to the Yastrebets peak at 2,369 m altitude and several mountain chalets. From Yastrebets it is a one hour hike to the Musala chalet (2,430 m), from which the ascent to the summit takes another 1,5 to 2 hours via the shelter Everest, the highest mountain hut in Bulgaria. A weather station functioned at the summit until it was devastated by a fire in 1984. The station was re-opened in 1999 as the Environmental Observatory "Musala" of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences where, in addition to climatic conditions, air pollutants and space radiation are also monitored.
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In hotel: 24 Stunden Rezeption | Parken | Restaurant | Room service | Täglich bar | Disco club | Konferenzräume | Shops and commercial services | Spa center | Friseur | Fitness | Sauna/Dampfbad | Massagen | Hallenbad | Ironing | Dry cleaning | Autovermietung | Currency exchange | Safety deposit box | Nichtraucher-Zimmer | Zimmer/ Einrichtungen für Behinderte | Ski Garderobe | Whirlpool |
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Yeah i'll definitely take a look at it. And I highly doubt Chaos cares about how many likes any thread gets haha. Also, if this new format means we won't get hacked again, then I'm all for it.
Yes, it seems that social groups have been removed, at least for now. I heard that they're going to add them back in at some point, but that might not be for awhile... And yes, I hate this new format too.
That thread went up without my approval (which is fine I guess), but I am watching it intently. CCAT has a history of inactivity, so you will really need to work hard to maintain discussion and interest all the way through. Get good battlers to take a look and post ideas, get RMT people to post (since most of them are good at spotting weaknesses), and yea, just keep the interest. If you can maintain a good amount of interest all the way through then it will work, but if not the thread will die and that is something im really worried about. Give it your best shot man.
the biggest challenge for CCAT is maintaining participant's interest throughout the endeavor. You should not drag each stage for too long. You must also supervise the discussion to make sure it's leading towards the right direction. If you think you can sustain the enthusiasm for this project, then go for it
basically, yeah. content is QC's job since they're the people who're selected for metagame knowledge & stuff! while that doesn't mean other people can't weigh in, it's really better to do that explicitly / not include content corrections in the gp stage, especially since tbh writers might not always carefully consider the edits they're making. it's not your fault; apologies if i worded anything too harshly in the thread but yeah it's definitely something i would steer clear of.
Ok so here is what we decided. Yanmega is pretty bad right now and we are considering not giving it an analysis. However, if you can gather logs showcasing its effectiveness then we may reconsider. Just make sure that you are willing to defend it if you decide to make a thread about it, and to gather good logs against good opponents, not against random scrubs that Yanmega barely does antyhig useful ok?
Well, maybe. But like I said, I'm just honored that you decided to nominate me, no matter what they decide. Thanks!
Wow, man I really appreciate that. I doubt that they'll accept it (I like the team, but I don't think it's THAT good), but still, I'm honored that you decided to nominate me :) thanks!
Oh i didn't answer, i thought i did... Anyway, i will talk with the QC team and see if we will update the analysis via SCMS or with an update. Also thx!
Since the Tangrowth analysis hasn't been fully written up yet or given its final QC approval stamp, it's too early to GP check it; you should check back after its been moved to "copyediting."
If you're not going to consistently update the Smogon Organization news thread, I'm going to take it over. A lot has been going on lately, and if you aren't going to update it, then I will. That's a really important thread to update daily, and I feel that if you don't have the time to update it consistently, then I will take it over for the time being. I will take this thread into consideration as one of your great contributions to this group since it was your idea, so don't think I'm ruining your chances for contributing to the group. Thanks.
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Mickalene Thomas (American, b. 1971). Din, une très belle négresse #2, 2012. Rhinestones, acrylic paint, and oil enamel on wood panel, 102 x 84 x 2 in. (259.1 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm). Private Collection, Boston. Courtesy of the artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo by Christopher Burke Studio
September 28, 2012–January 20, 2013
Brooklyn artist Mickalene Thomas is best known for her elaborate, collage-inspired paintings, embellished with rhinestones, enamel, and colorful acrylics. Her depictions of African American women explore a spectrum of black female beauty and sexual identity while constructing images of femininity and power. Origin of the Universe, Thomas's first solo museum exhibition, highlights recent bodies of work that examine interior and exterior environments in relation to the female figure. Their settings are often inspired by her 1970s childhood.
Thomas's production is informed by the classical genres of portraiture, landscape, still life, and the female nude. She combines careful borrowings from historical painting with contemporary popular culture, taking cues from such artists as Romare Bearden, Gustave Courbet, David Hockney, Édouard Manet, and Henri Matisse. In combining traditional genres with African American female subjects, Thomas makes a case for opening up the conventional parameters of art history and culture. Among the pieces on view are contemporary riffs on Courbet's Origin of the World and Manet's Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe. Seventy-five of the ninety featured works were added for the Brooklyn presentation. An entrance-gallery mural, a film about Thomas's mother, and installations of furnished domestic interiors were created specifically for this show.
Mickalene Thomas: Origin of the Universe was organized by the Santa Monica Museum of Art and Lisa Melandri, former Deputy Director for Exhibitions and Programs. The Brooklyn presentation is organized by Eugenie Tsai, John and Barbara Vogelstein Curator of Contemporary Art, Brooklyn Museum.
Generous support for this exhibition was provided by Forest City Ratner Companies, Giulia Borghese, and the Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia Contemporary Art Exhibition Fund.
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I loved this exhibit.
Totally inspiring. Especially the movie about the artist's mother. I feel as though I now have permission to pull and blend and place things from everywhere...on canvas or in my life. Beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you Mickalene - and all involved in this exhibit, from LA to Brooklyn. I have been following you since the Matrix show at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. Your art has grown so beautifully. I was so moved by your interiors (new to me) and of course the installations and the film. Again and again thank you.
Interesting sense of design and material, but not very interesting as a painter. My favorite work is the photograph of Qusuqzah, which truly engages.
This is amazing! The pieces are gorgeous and evocative and smart. I want to see more of her work! Thomas makes me care about art history from the contemporary.
Really powerful, compelling, beautiful, inspiring work! This is my 2nd time viewing this exhibit, and I don't do that very often. Congratulations Mickalene!


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The main description really made me think these were 100% cotton sheets. In actuality, they are as follows: Materials: 55-percent cotton/ 45-percent polyester! Also, which was not in the description, but was listed on the insert in the sheet package- these sheets are 'Wrinkle Free" which I ALWAYS avoid buying because they use a toxic chemical on the sheets to make them wrinkle free! If I would have known these were wrinkle free, chemical treated sheets & that they are not even 100% cotton I would have skipped this purchase. Next time I buy high thread count sheets I will thoroughly read the description, because then I would have noticed they aren't pure cotton. BUT I still wouldnt have known they are chemically treated to resist wrinkles, I don't see that listed anywhere on the description here, which is disturbing. All that aside, they look very pretty, I got the burgundy color and they are a deep merlot sateen sheen to them.
I purchased a queen sized set in burgundy. After the third washing both pillowcases were frayed and ripped beyond repair. The sheets don't seem to have the same problem but now I need to purchase an additional set of matching pillowcases. Not much of a bargain and very disappointing.
These sheets are beautiful to look at and lovely to sleep on, but I didn't read the listing thoroughly enough. The title "Royal Luxe Egyptian Cotton . . . Sateen Sheet Set" led me to believe they were 100% cotton, but further reading would have told me they are cotton/polyester. I suppose I shouldn't complain - the polyester gives them a beautiful sheen and a no-wrinkle wash!
These sheets are exactly what I wanted. They are soft, thick and relaxing. They fit perfectly on my mattress. I have bought 3 sets of sheets now and each time I am never let down.
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i now have a 17" deep mattress. These sheets are a perfect fit and feel great.
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January 21 – Happy Birthday Johnny Oates
Johnny Oates' two most significant interactions with the New York Yankees during his long career as a big league back-up catcher and manager, suffered from the same problem, poor timing. By the time he got to wear the pinstripes as a player, he was 34-years old and at the very tail end of his career. The Yankees signed Oates as a free agent at the very beginning of the 1980 regular season to serve as Rick Cerone's backup. That happened to also be Cerone's first season as the Yankees' successor to Thurman Munson and he went out and had the greatest year of his entire big league career, starting an incredible 147 games behind the plate. That left Oates with a table-scrap portion of catching to do and when he hit just .188 while doing it, you knew his pinstriped days were numbered. He did manage to make the Yankees' Opening Day roster the following year, but when his anemic offense continued during the first two months of the 1981 season, the Yankees turned to Barry Foote as Cerone's new backup and released Oates as a player, offering instead to employ him as a minor league manager.
A decade later, the native North Carolinian became the skipper of the Baltimore Orioles, replacing Frank Robinson, 37 games into the 1991 regular season. He lasted in that job for the next three seasons, finishing with a winning record in each of them and earning plenty of admirers along the way. One of them was Texas Ranger GM Doug Melvin who hired Oates to manage his Arlington-based ball club. Johnny would spend seven seasons in that position, leading the Rangers to three AL West Division titles during that time and winning the 1996 AL Manager of the Year Award. His one abject failure during his Ranger years was his inability to get his Texas teams past the Yankees in three different postseasons. The Rangers' record against New York during their three ALDS confrontations was 1-9. The last of those three series was particularly hard on Oates, as the Rangers high-powered offense was able to produce just one measly run in their three games against the Bronx Bombers.
Less than two years later, Oates was replaced as Ranger skipper by Jerry Narron, the former Yankee backup catcher Oates himself had replaced two decades earlier. Johnny Oates would never manage another big league team, ending his 11-year career with an overall 797-746 record as a skipper. Shortly after being dismissed as the Texas manager, doctors discovered a cancerous tumor in Oates' brain. Though given just a year to live, a determined Oates lasted three, dying in 2004 at the age of 58.
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I have been a proponent and supporter of Lionel Hollins since back in the day, when Hubie was grooming him to be his successor. Lionel, having been mentored by Dr. Jack Ramsey and Hubie Brown, has brought a tough-minded, old school approach that is the Grizzlies.
However, wise use of personnel, especially game-to-game, appears to be a weakness that Hollins needs to work on. He, himself, has said that he needs to trust his bench more. He needs to trust his bench more than he thinks he does.
In the Brooklyn game, when the bench exploded and brought so much energy to the game in the first half - Hollins completely mismanaged the second half.
The starters stayed on the floor forever during the third quarter, but Hollins left them in and refused to go back to the bench group that had performed so well in the first half. He wore the starters out.
When Zach Randolph was completely exhausted and was looking to the bench - and after a timeout and still no substitutions - Zach finally called Hollins' hand. He missed a rebound and glared at the bench as he walked slowly to the other end. Then he got the ball taken away from him, committed a foul to stop the clock for the commercial break, and walked straight the bench and put his shirt on.
And, I never agree with Reggie Evans about anything. But, why was Marc in the game during the fourth quarter? Why did five starters play almost the entire third quarter without a break?
Then, in the New Orleans game, after the bench had performed so well in the first half, why did they not get any good run during the third quarter? Why did Rudy stay in when Johnson had played so well? Why was Bayless at the point, when Wroten / Bayless had done so well?
Realizing that the New Orleans game was the front-end of a back-to-back, why wear out the starters, especially when the bench had performed so well?
Also, a great opportunity to get Leuer involved was missed. He should have been in the Brooklyn game once the big lead as established. Using him during this back-to-back set would have been great. Haddadi?
I know coach doesn't cotton to having to explain himself. But, if we have any real reporters, I would like to hear his explanation of this.
+100x360!!! Also...The guys don't play freely because they are worried about making mistakes! Mo n Wayne were ballin freely against raptors.
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A Japanese-born pitcher who joined the Orioles organization in 2009. Like most Japanese-born pitchers who aren't the subject of a highly-publicized bidding war, Tanaka doesn't have much of a fastball, but has command of adequate breaking stuff. His 29th birthday is in November of 2011.
Tanaka's first American assignment was at AA Bowie, where he was okay; he returned to Bowie for the 2010 season and was terrible. He was demoted to High-A Frederick in 2011, and pitched fairly well (although, in all honesty, not as well as a 28-year-old should have pitched in High-A). He was promoted to make 6 relief appearances with Bowie and then to make two end-of-year starts at Norfolk. He gives up too many hits to have a decent shot at a major-league career.


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My wife and I had a wonderful experience during our weekend stay at the Old Mill Inn. The owner is very kind and makes a delicious breakfast. Minutes hike to the Historic Kentucky Tennessee Virginia tri state border. Deer roam freely, trout in the stream under the water wheel.
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- Our Historic Grist Mill is now repaired and ready to work!!! HIKING - HISTORY - NATURE at its best, Come explore our little secret part of Tennessee!Snuggled in E. TN mountains, in historic Cumberland Gap, TN is this very Unique Historic B&B where first class service and amenities are standard. A Full hearty breakfast every morning at 9 am.. 25,000 acres of Hiking/Biking right out the front door. Trout to feed in our stream that still works the 1800's Fitz mill wheel. Tons of things to do here from Shopping to exploring the local cave! A Magical place year round. Very Historic and a lot of Nature around. Cute little town to shop that time has passed by. LMU (Lincoln Memorial University) is 2 miles from us. Newly remodeled and updated with new flat screen TVs, Full Prem. Cable, Elec. fireplaces in most of the rooms and all of our king rooms now have jetted tubs. NOT a tourist Trap kind of town. Peace and Quite, no through traffic to bother you. We welcome Corp groups and family events. ... more less


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These tires are a true SKINWALL tire. What is a skinwall versus a gumwall tire? To save weight, skinwall tires have just enough rubber in the sidewall to cover the nylon casing. Gumwall tires have a heavy, thick coating of rubber that completely covers the casing. This is why on a true skinwall you see the "threads" of the casing. What is great about these tires is the "natrual" (tan) skinwall is the correct vintage color. Some newer skinwall tires have such a light, blonde coloration that they really stand out as being historically incorrect - but not these - as the pictures show (taken in natural light), these are just like the originals from back in the day.
These tires are the Duro brand which is made by Hwa Fong of Taiwan. These were custom manufactured for Porkchop BMX.
Hwa Fong tires came stock on many quality "bike shop" BMX bicycles from the 1980's. Sometime in the late 1980's or early 1990's they began marketing their tires under the "Duro" brand name. These tires were made from the original molds - but have been manufactured brand new. In addition, these tires are stored in a climate controlled (both temperature and humidity) environment with no sunlight. Therefore, you are guaranteed a soft, supple tire that is mint condition if you want to show, or safe if you want to ride. Hwa Fong has been producing quality tires for many applications, both motorized and non-motorized for decades.


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Colin Higgins (July 28, 1941 – August 5, 1988) was an American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer. He was best known for writing the screenplay for the 1971 film Harold and Maude.
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Hello Everyone Me and my wife love Viet Bistro the owner is great and very pleasant. The owner is a true joy! The food is great, not grease,salty or dry. The food has great taste, very delicious. The price is affordable and easy on your pocket!,
Hello Everyone Me and my wife love Viet Bistro the owner is great and very pleasant. The owner is a true joy! The food is great, not grease,salty or dry. The food has great taste, very delicious. The price is affordable and easy on your pocket!,
Always friendly service and consistently well-prepared meals. Best Pho in the area, and their Vietnamese meals we've tried have been spot on. BYOB also makes it a great value.
My oldest daughter and I have dined at Viet Bistro a couple times.. the first time was with a gift card that I won at an auction... the second time was just because the first time was so good! Delicious, fresh dishes more on the healthier side, which I really like. And plenty of food to take some home.
I have stopped here for my lunch break many times. My favorite dish is the pan fried vermicelli with shrimp...delectible. The owner often stops by the table to say hello and see if there is anything you need. She is very nice and the food is delicious.
The food is freshly prepared to order. I had the house salad with shrimp and I've also had the soup, which is amazing. They make an avacado smoothie. It's so creamy and delicous! The food is healthy and tastes divine! Sometimes they get pretty busy at lunchtime so if you're in a hurry, call ahead to place your oder.
Wife loved it and has been back with her daughter. For me it was average at best. Very bland tasting food
I've tried a few things. my favorite is the soup. you can pick the soup base, your type of noodle, your type of meat, your type of noodle and your veggies. great for a picky eater!
Who would have thought that a mall would have such a great restaurant! The vegetables were fresh, the meat tender, and all if the dishes cooked perfectly. The flavor combinations were very interesting (in a good way!) and the dishes seemed authentic. The service was excellent and the decor was very Asian. There are a few intriguing black and white... More
I was pretty blown away by the experience considering it's tucked away in the Cumberland mall..."blown away" as in decent, but considering location, it gets a bump up. I had the grilled porkchop vermicelli platter...asked them to put it in a big bowl, so I could mix easier...it was much better for convenience & mixing the flavors. Also, I had... More
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The life of Elbert Hubbard is a story of love, art, passion, and controversy set against the backdrop of the Arts and Crafts Movement at the turn of the 20th century. To this "back-to-basics" artistic and cultural movement, Hubbard would contribute his bold, ingenious talent and creative force. The flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y. (1856-1915) was an influential national figure -- an author, publisher, lecturer and entrepreneur. He also was a man of extreme contradictions, who ultimately died as dramatically as he lived.
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This season already has made history, and not for the number of catfights among the judges. We had an all-female Top 5, which means those early-season predictions of a female winner actually will come true. There hasn't been a female winner in five seasons, going all the way back to Jordin Sparks. Fortunately, a diverse group of powerhouse voices has powered through the theme weeks. And there's definitely diversity. This female winner could be country, soul/R&B or the singer-songwriter type. Now it's just a matter of who has the most fans. Fox is quite excited about the girl power, as evidenced by the official episode description: Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb, Candice Glover and Kree Harrison will perform "as they get one stiletto closer to becoming the next American Idol." I'd like to add "one cowboy boot closer" to the mix, too. 8 p.m. Fox
It's a season finale twist we've seen on countless shows. The Brady Bunch, the Pritchetts/ Dunphys of "Modern Family" and the cul-de-sac crew of "Cougar Town" all have gone to Hawaii for a change of scenery. Welcome the "Duck Dynasty" Robertsons to this very special club. The bearded ones (and their nonbearded family members) will leave the swamps to head to Hawaii to reward themselves for all their hard work. They're also going to give us some laughs as we watch Willie and friends attempt to surf - beards, bandanas and all. This season has seen consistently high ratings, so you can count on this hourlong finale to do more of the same 10 p.m. A&E
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Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball head coach Danelle Bishop recently announced the hiring of Reyana Colson as the program's new assistant coach.
For new Bronco student-athletes and fans, an introduction to Colson's achievements could start in a few different ways. One could point you toward the
CPP record book, where the 2011 graduate is featured across almost every statistical leaderboard.
Another possible introduction would be hearing the story of the 2010-11 Broncos' women's basketball squad, which included Colson as the leading scorer among a "team-first" group of players that captured the NCAA Division II West Region title in front of their home crowd at Kellogg Gym.
"I spent the best four years of my life on this campus, and I'm ecstatic to be back at home," Colson said. "I was lucky enough to leave a small mark in the remarkable history of the women's basketball program as a player, and I'm excited to share this tradition and be a part of history for years to come as part of the coaching staff."
Now Colson joins Bishop and assistant coach Kevin Adams in completing the coaching staff as the program looks forward to an exciting 2012-13 campaign. When Bishop reflects on the 2010-11 season, she remembers seeing a lot of coaching potential in Colson.
"In the rare instance where Reyana missed a game due to injury," Bishop said, "she was coaching from the bench. She relates to the players and understands the game better than most. There have been several former Broncos that have become successful coaches. I know 'Rey' will be right in that category. She is a huge part of the tradition that CPP women's basketball is all about. She has lived it and will be a tremendous model to what is expected both on and off the court of our student-athletes."
Through Colson's four-year career as a Bronco, she totaled 1,931 points to rank fourth all-time in program history. She also set a new CPP record in free throws made for a career with 552. Colson became the 31st student-athlete in the history of Broncos' women's basketball to become an All-American. She excelled in the classroom as well, receiving Academic All-American recognition on her way to earning her degree in Accounting.
"After graduating last year," Colson said, "I made it up in my mind that I wanted to have a career where I could give other athletes the same experience that I was privileged to as a student-athlete here at Cal Poly Pomona. To actually be fortunate enough to find my way back with the Broncos is astonishing to me. This university has given so much to me and I'm anxious to share my experience as a student and player to the next group of young women."
The CPP assistant coaching position became available when Metro State hired Ciara Carl in late June to be the top assistant under head coach Tanya Haave.
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Ever since he stepped onto campus as a Cal Poly Pomona student-athlete in 1998, Damion Hill has delivered immeasurable contributions to the university community.
His leadership as assistant coach helped the Broncos' men's basketball team capture the program's first-ever national title in 2010. His abilities as a mentor have helped CPP student-athletes graduate and move on to successful careers. With the guidance of Hill and the rest of the coaching staff, several Broncos are playing basketball professionally overseas.
Head coach Greg Kamansky recently announced the promotion of Hill as the program's associate head coach. The 2012-13 season will mark the 11th for Hill as a CPP coach and the Broncos' achievements during that span are certainly substantial. CPP has reached the Elite Eight four times and along the way, Hill has coached two All-Americans: Jeff Bonds and Larry Gordon.
"Damion has obviously played a key role in the success of our program," Kamansky said. "Our assistants have always gotten a lot of experience in different areas of the game and Damion does it all, working with the offense, defense, posts and guards. As a committed and loyal assistant, he's definitely earned this promotion."
When Hill moved into the assistant coaching role at CPP, the men's basketball program possessed an all-time record of 732-731. Ten years and 17 NCAA postseason victories later, the Broncos hold a 939-819 all-time mark. During Hill's tenure, the team has captured three California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) titles.
"It's an honor and a privilege to be the associate head coach at the university that I graduated from," Hill said. "We'll continue to work hard to build off the accomplishments that our program has achieved over the last 10 years."
Hill graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in advertising and has his master's degree in education. He is a graduate of Palm Springs High School and also played basketball for two seasons at Sacramento City College, where he earned All-Conference Second Team honors and was his team's Most Valuable Player as a sophomore. Hill then played one season at Cal Poly Pomona.


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Ok, had a thought coming home tonight that I'd like to try unless people shoot it down immediately. I'm definitely eager to follow the advice of people this time around and I'm not doing anything until I get some valuable input.
So here's how it stands. (NOTE: I Built a failed Delta Trike EV project Previously) The delta trike is disassembled into a rolling chassis with differential, the motor and electronics, and the batteries. I have the batteries up for sale on Craigslist and I've sold 1, 5 more to go. I'm looking as well on craigslist for a buyer for the rolling chassis to use for some fun project, though I'm recommending it not be used for anything that will actually see the roads. So what's left is to do something with the motor, controller etc. I'd hate to pawn them off and in fact am not willing to do so except as an extreme last resort. I had considered another bike but am concerned that it will not help me as I won't be able to commute with it. The most I could do is use it for short trips to the store. It would take a long time to pay off under that circumstance.
So here's my new idea. Put it on my 96 Geo Metro connected direct to the crank using the existing unused Poly-V belt slot (for air conditioning I think). I would gear the max Motor RPM to match the max Engine RPM, I could then team it with some small U1 batteries (free with 50% charge from scrap pile) (I.E. I can kill them with great frequency and exchange them with no ill effect to my wallet) (Unless there's potential for a thermal event!) and it would serve just to smooth out the power demand on the motor for hill climbing etc. Of course the big question here is what effect would the extra drag on the engine during off times have. Would it negate any gains?
I'm far from having all the details worked out but my initial thought is that if I didn't have the motor in regenerative mode on throttle off, (or if i can tune that regeneration to be quite small) The drag would not be that significant. In addition would there not be a way to remove the alternator and just put a step down converter to keep the car battery charged up?
My thought would be to have two throttles for the DC motor, one linked to the gas pedal and made adjustable, and a separate one that i could activate manually. (Thinking of putting my motorcycle twist throttle on the hand brake handle) Now what would happen if i gave the DC motor power without pressing the gas pedal for the engine? Would it not just look to the engine computer like I'm coasting down a hill and put itself in fuel cut until I press the gas? Would really like input on this point!
I've got so much more to say, but this is a good start for the basic idea. Looking forward to feedback.
By the way, since I've got nearly everything I'd need, I could do a trial run of this outlaying only about $60 for a pulley and a belt. Is it worth a try at that price? Anyone have a link to someone that's done this? If nothing else it would give me a 26HP boost, (on a 70HP engine i might add)


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February 8, 2011
American History Museum Dances the Night Away With Van Halen's Guitar
A guitar played and made famous by Eddie Van Halen is now in the collections of the National Museum of American History.
Edward "Eddie" Van Halen, 55, keyboardist, songwriter, producer and all-around rock star is best known for his innovative performing and recording styles popularizing techniques like the quick-styled, two-handed tapping and extremely intense solos.
The guitar, known as "Frank 2," is an exact replica of a guitar that Van Halen handcrafted after he realized that no existing guitar had the features he needed to create his unique sound. Van Halen's custom creation, a literal "Frankenstein" of guitar designs, was part of his stage performance for more than 30 years. Though the Frankenstein, also referred to as "Frankenstrat," has gone through many updates, additions and decorative changes since its creation in 1975; and is one of the most recognized guitars in rock history.
In 2006, Chip Ellis, a guitar builder from Fender Musical Instruments, created an exact replica of Van Halen's "Frankenstein" so similar to the original, it seemed indistinguishable. "Frank 2″ was used in the majority of performances during his 2007 -2008 North American tour with David Lee Roth, his longtime partner in the band Van Halen.
Eddie Van Halen is "both artistically and technologically inventive," says Eric Jentsch, director of the division of culture and the arts at the museum. This artifact is unique, Jentsch adds, because the musician had the know-how to not only make the music but also the credentials to invent the instrument to perform it.
The guitar was a joint donation from the artist and Fender Musical Instruments. Currently, the guitar is not on exhibit, but the museum hopes to get it on view in 2011.
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(3:5) "The Lamanites ... whom ye hate because of their filthiness and the cursing which hath come upon their skins, are more righteous than you; for they have not forgotten the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto our father -- that they should have save it were one wife, and concubines they should have none, and there should not be whoredoms committed among them." The Lamanites are filthy and have dark skins because they were cursed by God. (But at least they weren't polygamists, as were the Nephites.)
(3:8) "Unless ye shall repent of your sins that their skins will be whiter than yours." If you don't repent, God will make your skin even darker than that of the Lamanites.
(3:9) "The darkness of their skins ... [and] their filthiness ... came because of their fathers." God made the Lamanites filthy and dark skinned "because of their fathers."
(3:11) "Loose yourselves from the pains of hell that ye may not become angels to the devil, to be cast into that lake of fire and brimstone."
(3:11) The lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. -- Revelation 21:8
(3:12-13) "I, Jacob, spake many more things ... And a hundredth part of the proceedings of this people, which now began to be numerous, cannot be written upon these plates; but many of their proceedings are written upon the larger plates." Jacob continued his sermon to the Nephites, but he only has space for less than 1% of it (which began to be numerous) in the small plates. See the large plates for the details.
(3:14) "These plates are called the plates of Jacob, and they were made by the hand of Nephi. And I make an end of speaking these words." Jacob's small plates are called the plates of Jacob, and they were made by the (dead?) hand of Nephi. And that's all Jacob has to say about that.


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Local indie films scare and impress
by Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley on Oct. 28, 2009, under Arts, Life, pop culture, TucsonI attended a screening of two locally-made low-budget films: "HUNNYBEAR" and "Writing Fren-Zee."
HUNNYBEAR a short comedy horror from local filmmaker Peter Leon exploited some of the worst fears I've had of remote desert areas at night. Those fears were more tangible seeing the familiar dirt roads, mesquites and dry washes on the screen. I had a "wow, that could really happen" feeling in the pit of my stomach. For a low-budget film, it was very well crafted and acted, and it had all the earmarks of a good hacker and slasher flick. The plot: People running away from a killer. What more do you need from a comedy horror? I was very satisfied with my fear level after 20 minutes.
HUNNYBEAR was followed by "Writing Fren-Zee." The latter did not wash HUNNYBEAR completely off my palate. Let me explain.
I attended the screening with my sister. Leaves and trash swirled around the car on the way home while the howling wind shook and tried to penetrate the car. It was a spooky night.
At her house as we chatted and giggled about the night, the front door swung open very slowly. Suddenly silent, we both held our breath in surprise and looked at each other and started to crack up. The wind. We began to hear knocking on the side of the house and what sounded like car doors opening and closing. Each noise paused our conversation and we stared at each other wide-eyed. "Damn movie," I said. "We should write a script for a movie about two ladies who go see a scary movie and get scared by the wind but then something real gets them." Right when we should have laughed, something hit the window behind me – HARD.
Now there was no more laughter and I told her I was going to use the bathroom and go. As I entered the dark hallway, I pleaded, please don't let the cat or her husband come out of the darkness and scare me. I flipped on the light in the bathroom and glanced at the frosted window to the outside. Again I thought, please don't let a gecko run across that or I'll be having a heart attack.
Having survived the hallway and bathroom, I told my sister to walk out with me. I scanned the dark streets and bushes. I looked at the window for a clue to what hit it and saw nothing. I quickly got into my car and started to back out. Then my brain kicked in: Hadn't I heard a car door before? Was someone in the back? I was too embarrassed to get out and look, so instead I tried to listen and ascertain whether I smelled anyone hiding back there.
In the midst of scanning, listening and sniffing while simultaneously backing out and shifting into drive, I suddenly saw a man right outside my car window. My heart clenched and my skin started to crawl with adrenaline. I went into a mindless panic, floored the gas and started to scream. I maintained eye contact with the man while my back tires spun and screeched. They finally found traction and my vehicle shot off, almost losing the suspension on a speed bump.
I looked into the rear-view mirror and the man's hands went up in a "what the hell" gesture. He was on the sidewalk and a party was going on. He apparently had been wanting to cross the street, waiting on me to back out.
"Bjay, you idiot!" I scolded myself. "That man probably thinks you are insane. Ohmygawd!" I pulled over a block later to reassure myself nobody was in the very back.
When that was over, I was able to reflect on "Writing Fren-Zee" a romantic comedy written and produced by Clif Campbell and Marty Ketola of Pondo Enterprises, and directed by Marty Ketola. This film had a $2000 budget and was filmed entirely in Tucson over a span of 13 days. The film premiered at the Crossroads Festival and the 200-seat theater was almost packed.
I don't know Marty Ketola personally – but I have to say, I'm very proud of him. He started out with shows on Access Tucson in 1990. They weren't works of art, but you could see he was experimenting and learning. You could also tell he loved it. Later he started to dabble with short films. I saw his previous films "Marijuanos" and "La Llorrona." They all have developed a cult following but they aren't masterpieces by any means.
I had seen the trailer for "Writing Fren-Zee" and it didn't do it justice. The movie went beyond my expectations, and I'm very happy and excited to see how Marty Ketola has progressed.
The story is about a writer nearing a high-pressure deadline to write a script based on a comic book series. He's out of touch with the material and suffering from writer's block. He ends up seeking help from two guys who own the comic-book store where the comic book author died (and perhaps still resides).
There were some really good laughs throughout and it was entertaining. Stiff acting reared it's head a few times, especially in the supporting cast, but with $2000 you aren't going to get Meryl Streep and you have to remember projects like this are about learning too.
Local prominent actors Jonathan Northover and Eric Schumacher played the writer and a store-co-owner, and they did very well. Northover is a delightful Hugh Grant/Dick Van Dyke smoothie. I look forward to seeing more of his work.
I was very impressed by newcomer Nate Campbell who played Pete, one of the store owners. I was suprised to learn this was his first role. His delivery is very natural, relaxed yet funny and he has a very strong presence. He seemed uncomfortable in a scene where he visits the girlfriend of his partner, in an attempt to explain he was at fault for a misunderstanding (that she overreacted to) and begs her to give his partner a second chance. I personally don't know any men who would do this in real life, so he probably didn't have any experiences to draw from, haha.
Marty has come a long way from his beginnings at Access Tucson. I am very excited to watch as he continues to grow and experiment. His work has developed a cult following and the fact that his low-budget films actually make a profit is an accomplishment itself. If this film had a bigger budget and more resources, I wonder at what he could have done.
I am no stranger to Access Tucson, and I am thankful it is there for people like Marty to provide a learning lab and outlet for expression. Eons ago I was a cast member of a soap opera that aired regularly on the station. I also did a karaoke show (hopefully those tapes remain buried forever). I wish I could have taken advantage of that opportunity more but I was suffering from the logistical problems of a car-less teen and young adult.
The future of Access Tucson has been questionable, and recently some shows aired good-bye episodes when it was thought Access Tucson would close. I hope when my son is older and he wishes to express himself this way, that the opportunity is still there for him to learn just as Marty did.


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.....and you all know that diving attempt of a catch in the end zone would have been snagged by Tony G and you know it...A new baby and another full tim gig gives me little time to post but with a new season in full swing I will sacrifice sleep to talk about the chiefs.
Wasn't real fond of taking two time outs on one drive to get a field goal attempt. Wasnt real fond of not getting points on the board with 2 minutes left in the second quarter, not gonna lie it reminded me of Herm a little.
Boys and girls we are in for a long season, gotta realize there's a good chance we start 0-6, 3 of those NFC teams can flat out play some football. With that said I am gonna be at the Dallas game next fring up the grill, drinking some beer with fellow fans and opponents, losing my voice yelling at the griefs...I mean cheifs!!


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TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Late goal earns Combe a draw (From Wiltshire Times)
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TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Late goal earns Combe a draw
9:17am Wednesday 4th September 2013 in Sport
AFTER scoring a late goal on Saturday afternoon to beat Calne Eagles 4-3 in their opening game of the season, Warminster Town Reserves conceded late at home to Castle Combe on Tuesday evening giving them a 1-1 draw and denying them first ever back-to-back victories in Division One.
Warminster were very wasteful in front of goal in the first half with Lewis Graham hitting the post on 30 minutes and then missing from the penalty spot two minutes before the break.
Within two minutes of the restart, Graham then went from zero to hero as he finally found the net to give Warminster the lead, which they should have been increased by Shaun Sheppard but he somehow missed a sitter.
Some excellent goalkeeping from Combe's Luke Jones also kept his team in the game.
At the other end Warminster stopper Adam Collington was also playing his part in keeping the hosts in front but he was finally beaten in the 87th minutes when Matt White turned the ball home to earn Combe a deserved share of the spoils from what was a thrilling contest well refereed by Paul Collyer.
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6:53am Friday 6th September 2013 in National Sport News © Press Association 2013
Fernando Alonso is ready to end his career with Ferrari.
Double world champion Alonso was recently linked with the Red Bull seat due to be vacated by Mark Webber at the end of the year and which has since now been taken up by Daniel Ricciardo.
Alonso, however, has dismissed suggestions he attempted to engineer a move to one of Ferrari's bitter rivals and instead is willing to see out his current contract with the Maranello marque and beyond.
In delivering a positive, timely message to the Ferrari fans ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Alonso said: "They were only rumours, a lot of rumours..
"There were rumours about Red Bull, there were rumours in Italy about a sabbatical year, there were so many rumours.
"I still have three and a half more years with Ferrari which I intend to respect, hopefully to increase a little, to finish my career with the best team in the world.
"At the moment we are not achieving the results we want, but we are working very hard.
"Next year we have completely new rules which obviously open the door for many teams to stop the domination Red Bull has had over the last couple of years, so we have high hopes for next year's challenge."
The suggestion this week, in taking up ownership of a cycling team - Euskaltel Euskadi - is that Alonso is slowly starting to divert his attention away from Formula One.
Given his love of cycling, Alonso has stepped in to rescue the cash-strapped Basque-based squad, which he concedes is an "ambitious project".
But he is adamant he can manage both the team and his career as he said: "I want to bring to Formula One the best things cycling has taught me in terms of sacrifice, determination, discipline, training.
"And I want to bring to my cycling team the best things of Formula One in terms of organisation, image marketing, professionalism.
"But to give up Formula One for a year to concentrate on my cycling team is not an option.
"I'm in the best moment of my career, with the best experience and performing at the best time. I will not miss any opportunity now.
"I know I'll still be in very good shape for maybe four, five more years, so I will give 100 per cent of my passion to motor sport and my career.
"After that I will see what condition I am in and if I'm performing well.
"If I'm not feeling good any more, maybe I will think about things, but as I've said, I will be 100 per cent committed for the next four or five years."


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Farelert – easy flight price tracking
I thought I would take this time to share our new project that we have ben working on for past few months. Farelert will be a super easy way to track the price of flights and get notified as soon as the price changes.
When booking your summer flights people do not often realise that the prices of the flights change, I'm not talking about the fact that they may change once a month or something by a couple of £'s, flights will often change many times a week and the amount that they change can be anywhere between a couple of £'s to hundreds of £'s. Who would not want to save hundreds on there flights? At the end of the day the flight is not the fun part of the holiday, so why spend so much on it?!
Farelert aims to _save_ you money and take the hassle out of tracking the prices, all you have to do is select a flight and click track and that is it. Once the system has begun tracking the price you will be notified as soon as the price changes, this can be via email or via text.
We plan on launching before the end of the year fully but will be releasing a beta as soon as we can, if you want to help us out with the beta and would like to give the service a whirl before the world sees it then you can sign up at http://farelert.com.
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