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I am from the midwest and I am just now reading about these sculptures. From an outsider's viewpoint, I am puzzled. CO Springs is so fortunate to have these beautiful, extraordinary sculptures in the city, and I don't understand why they are not a source of great pride for the people of CO Springs. I certainly don't know the whole story, and I empathize with the neighbors who just want to live their lives in their formerly quiet neighborhood. They deserve that. But these sculptures are one-of-a-kind, intricate sculptures created by an obviously highly intelligent, outstanding artist, and they are magnificent formations! I think if I were a resident, I would want to work toward having these sculptures placed in an outstanding area where they can receive the respect and appreciation they deserve, if the family would agree to that. Then perhaps Lottie could provide tours at that location so that her father's work could be admired and appreciated by future generations. Right now it seems like Lottie is fighting against the whole city of CO Springs, when instead, Lottie and the city should be working together, embracing the special legacy of Starr Kempf.
I second the previous comment. Your research was great!
These folks need to be aware that the obligation of others to "slow down" on the paths is equal to their own common sense obligation to pay attention to their surroundings. I encountered them several times passing under the Uintah Street bridge. Though I had slowed to a stop the numbskulls wandered about with their mouths agage paying no heed and yielding no right of way to those passing by on the trail.
This is certainly the most entertaining story I've ever read about Bingo. Well done, sir!
"Somebody please explain to me how this TV monstrosity is relevant to our traditions or culture and why Watts New, which in additional to being visually stunning clearly embodies a theme of sustainability, innovation, and environmental consciousness did not even place."
Television is, culturally, one of the defining threads which connects us all together as Americans. Who today has a flat screen TV? Who doesn't?!
I know, I know, there are quite a few people who don't have a TV in fact, so I see where you are coming from. But isn't owning a TV considered part of the classically defined American Dream?
I think Chris' work plays off of this, especially at night, when viewed from across the street and seen in the larger context of the surrounding architecture. . .
To say " Watts New" did not place is slightly incorrect. It made it into the top twelve, it made it onto the streets. Maybe it didn't make it into the position of accolades for some reason we can't see, something that only spoke to the juror's heart may have held it back, or pushed the other pieces to the top.
The juror's obviously appreciated it. We still get to see it and talk about it.
To say this city is art starved seems incorrect as well. We're talking about 12 new public sculptures that are free to view. Whether you like them or not, they do offer an increased potential for cultural expansion and understanding. How are they not art?
How does the work in the downtown art walk, on first fridays, not meet the definition of art? Or the work hanging in Old Colorado City, at the BAC, at Mountain Living Studios, at CottonWood, at the Fine Art Center, at Smokebrush, at the Modbo, or S.P.Q.R., or any one of countless coffee shops or galleries ranging from Manitou to Powers not meet the definition of art?
I mean, sure, if you don't like the work then you can say its not art...but even then it's still "art" ...maybe its just "bad art".
And if it is "bad art" then why not let it be an influence which can push your own creative self away in a new direction?
Just because we are taught that the cultural center of our Society is New York, or L.A. does not mean the we not excel with our unique spirit and our own unique visual (or musical) language.
As viewers of art, we always have to be aware of how our preconceptions influence our opinion of the work.
I'm not sure you'll ever even see this, considering how much has passed under the bridge since your post, but I suggest you love what you love, and don't let those preconceptions dampen that love.
If you like "Wats New" then agknowlege it as art, appreciate how its glow adds to this city, pushing forth new ideas forth that drench us with its enlightenment.
"A big TV set is art? Come on get real. Henry Moore will be turning over in his grave."
And why not? I think it sits well in the space, and if you look at the narratives: either assumed, metaphorical, or literal there is certainly some compelling depth to explore intellectually (especially when you consider its companion piece).
Henry Moore certainly created many great sculptures, but why should his style, and the trends of that era which influenced his style, be the sole cultural reference when considering contemporary work?
I think it is more than ok for the artist's mother to "like" this article....
TruthB - They do have to pay for the shirts, plus workers who are busting their butts to make it happen. If they didn't, they'd certainly go bankrupt with a poorly thought out plan. Perhaps you should inquire as to what their expenses are before you assume "$1" is what is being donated, as well as realize that the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, one of the most respected organizations in the Pikes Peak Region, is handling their funds.
I do not understand - Wildfire Tees? No big deal 100% of profits (aka: $1 a shirt). After all the pipers are paid for it is a natural disaster commemorative T Shirt.
The "featured art" would be a lot cooler if it weren't shamelessly cribbed from LittleBigPlanet.
From the jurors mouth, "I value those pieces that I found relevant, that they somehow spoke to our traditions and culture in Colorado and Colorado Springs". Somebody please explain to me how this TV monstrosity is relevant to our traditions or culture and why Watts New, which in additional to being visually stunning clearly embodies a theme of sustainability, innovation, and environmental consciousness did not even place. It's absurd and the jurors should explain just what kind of culture they are trying to promote in this art-starved city.
A big TV set is art? Come on get real. Henry Moore will be turning over in his grave.
That's a rather ambiguously bitter comment. Would you be willing to elaborate on why you feel the way that you do?
Art on the Streets doesn't know its art from its eyesore.
Nicely done, Langdon! I love that you stick to the old school way of drawing - with pen & paper. Pure talent.
Success couldn't happen to a nicer man and I hope it's over the top viral successful for him.
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Mr. Smith you continue to be the prohibitionists' best friend with your usage of their slang for cannabis -- pot and weed (and even marijuana). You are neck and neck with the major asswipe on this subject Howie Fischer of Arizona Capitol Times and stop being a flak for the dispensary industry. Call it cannabis or Mary Jane or the trees or the herb but "Pot" is the favorite word of the media when they are too goddamn lazy to use more than a 3 letter word. You have been the MMJ critic for an entire year and yet oddly you fail to cover the basic story in Tucson which is the police in direct contradiction of the intent of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act and their reign of terror in using undercover cops and informants at the AZDHS to arrest, harass and generally try and crib death the MMJ program. Get your stoner arse out of your "pot haze" and start doing some real journalistic writing or else let someone else have your job.
I can't wait to hang out and shop at Generation Cool!
Pedersen, remember you are writing about two humans hurting each other here. You even align yourself with the attacker and make light of the whole situation. Weird.
This is just an athletic contest with college kids. That is someone's kid.
Did the writer of this crap even grow up here in Tucson? Has he even lived here for more than a few weeks? Who in Tucson "pooh-poohs" those who attend Salpointe? As a lifelong Tucsonan, I can say that I do not know of anyone who would ever say that they look down on those who went to Salpointe. Salpointe grads are proud of their school are and are influential people in this city. No one would ever argue that point. Where is the writer getting the false impression that everyone in Tucson hates people affiliated with Salpointe? Perhaps he needs to check his facts.
Additionally, Salpointe is within the Amphitheater school district boundaries. Yet another fact that he got wrong. Doesn't matter. TUSD is run well. It is people like this writer who perpetuate the negative propaganda against the district that will never allow the public to truly see the positives that are happening within its schools.
He will probably be elected playing the hero and the sympathy card. Just what we need, another democrat in office. Haven't they done enough damage to this country?
People still watch KOLD? Quite frankly, their people are unattractive. If I am going to see bad news, I want the people to be attractive.
The service in Relish and the menu have been revamped, a few things have been added and lunch is now full service. Happy hour has been changed as well. The quality of food is much better and the service has improved since opening. I would suggest to the author of this review to revisit Relish Kitchen and Wine Bar
that being said . the fries need to be up to par.
Supervisor Ally Miller was disinvited to be emcee at the Republican Club of Green Valley Sahuarita because a member of the Club's Board, who is also on the staff of Supervisor Ray Carroll, threw a fit and the Board cowered in fear as they gave in.
The event, billed as "Debunking the Myth of the Republican War on Women, was to have Supervisor Miller emcee the event with former Nevada Senatorial candidate as the featured speaker.
Does Ray Carroll feel threatened by Supervisor Miller? Does he have a war on women? Perhaps Supervisor Carroll can take time out of his drive against jobs and for tax increases to come up with a new theme for the event.
If you have been to Greece lately, you would know that they put fries in all their pita sandwiches. This is the first place that I have actually seen do this here in the states and I think it is GREAT! All my years here and I would buy fries seperately and put them in. Good job, Greek House! Finally, a Greek spot that keeps up with the times!:)
Sounds like a neat event, but my couch costs a lot less than $40. The cost is enough to make sure my friend and I find other plans for Saturday, unfortunately.
I noticed the second hour was a repeat while doing my black Friday shopping and listening to the pregame report. I did have to do a double take and wonder if they were reading a script or if it was a recording, but I figured it out quickly. Certainly doesn't make me want to keep listening.
Bad move KOLD. You have two great and very educated meteorologists who could have easily slid into the "Chief" position, but instead you did what many other corporate media giants do and refuse to promote from within. Again bad move. Don't be surprised when Erin and Aaron accept a better offer from outside the market. If you don't take care of your staff, then they certainly WILL NOT take care of YOU.
Bunch of wieners commenting lately, good lord. Can't be happy an old tucsonan threw down with an ASDouche, can't make fun of dating site creepers, etc etc.. lighten up
Man if I had a dollar for every hour I day drank in the Buffet, I'd have like $50 right now
Ok Martha, so equal rights is now a state thing??? She dances around the question, by throwing up jobs and the economy. So the question zeros in on does she or doesn't she support equal rights for all. Then she deflects it to whether it's a question of real importance and dodges the issue yet again. So, it's clear she does NOT believe in equal rights for all people. She is just another Sarah Palin, that keeps saying we "need to discuss it" and "find sensible solutions", but never says what she really thinks. Then she talks about "some" republican alternatives to Obamacare....Alternatives like "you're better off without healthcare, all those bills....it gets so confusing". Martha how about some substance. This is "all hat and no cowgirl".
Lady GAGA, I'm no fan of McSally the candidate, but to accuse her of firing missiles at civilians for a living is beyond stupid.
"Some reasonable reforms to the defensive medicine that some doctors are practicing to avoid frivolous lawsuits." I love when these idiots (Republicans) throw this kind of crap out there. I guess she's never had a close relative die - as I have - because a doctor did not order a test that would have diagnosed a serious illness. The resulting "frivolous" lawsuit was eventually settled but three children were left without one of their parents. Have a nice day, Martha.

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From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston
Best Nearby Dance Clubs (Nightlife)
(10 Overall Closest)
Boston, MA
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
100 Warrenton St, Boston MA 02116 617-338-8061
Distance: ~0.51 mi
THEATRE DISTRICT. Looking for where the Theatre District's über sexy crowd gathers when midnight rolls around? Try, Venu, a sleek, hot dance club that doesn't really get going until all the "respectable folks" are tucked and tidy in their beds. The dance floor, under the stewardship of charismatic DJs that specialize in hip-hop, old school rap, Latin and techno, is always packed with model-caliber clientele. That said, if it's a particularly busy night, getting past the door can be quite a feat, so make sure you dress well and act the part.
Liquor Store
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
25 Boylston Pl, The Alley, Boston MA 02116 617-357-6800
Distance: ~0.53 mi
THEATRE DISTRICT. Unabashedly wild and a little "naughty," the Liquor Store is the quintessential party bar. Attention-grabbing patrons pack the floor and shake it to DJ-spun top 40 hits until the urge for another beer (served in a brown paper bag) arises. Friday night's bikini contests draw some striking beauties, not to mention a large audience. In the midst of all the hoop-la, be sure not to miss a ride on the famous mechanical bull.
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
279 Tremont St, Boston MA 02116 617-338-7699
Distance: ~0.54 mi
THEATRE DISTRICT. Both a dance club and concert venue, Royale is located in the space of a former hotel ballroom and opera house and can accomodate crowds of up to 1,300. On club nights the bodies move to the resident DJ's spinning a mix of techno, hip-hop, electronic, and top 40 remixes. Go-go dancers add spice dancing on the stage. If you feel like taking a break, there are VIP areas and a second floor wrap around balcony perfect for checking out the scene. Concerts at the venue range from alt country to jazz, funk, rock, and beyond. Past performers include Karl Densons Tiny Universe, The Hold Steady, Robert Earl Keen, and Gin Blossoms. Check the website for dates and times.
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
48 Winter St, Boston MA 02108 617-834-0552 617-817-2533
Distance: ~0.85 mi
DOWNTOWN. For those who enjoy (and know) their salsa, meringue, reggaeton and bachata, in terms of general atmosphere and energy level, few places hold a candle to this fun-loving dance club, which sits just a few paces from Boston Common. Each night, Mojitos features a little something different, from live Latin music and free dance lessons in the lounge to awesome, adrenaline-racing dance parties in the snazzy club area. NB Keep your eyes peeled for promotions like reduced admissions, drink specials and celeb DJs.
Lucky Strike Lanes / Jillian's Boston
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
145 Ipswich St, Boston MA 02215 617-437-0300
Distance: ~0.95 mi
FENWAY DISTRICT. Lucky Strike Lanes / Jillian's bills itself as an "Entertainment Universe," and that it is! This complex houses a variety of entertainments including 55 pool tables, a dance floor, black jack tables, 250 video games and simulators, huge screen video walls, 6 full bars and its very own bowling alley. You're sure to find something here to suite your fancyeven if it's simply a meal and drink at the restaurant, located on the first floor of this three-story hangout.
Hurricane O'Reilly's
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
150 Canal St, Boston MA 02114 617-722-0161
Distance: ~1.31 mi
NORTH END. Located near the Fleet Center in the North End, O'Reilly's Irish pub boasts a New Orleans feel throughout. It's a great spot for singles to mingle and meet other Boston up-and-comers. O'Reilly's offers nights for both live music and DJs, and the music is a mixture of '80s, new wave, rock and pop. After dancing a while, be sure and partake of the house's signature drink the Big Easy-style Hurricane.
José McIntyre's
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
160 Milk St, Boston MA 02109 617-451-9460
Distance: ~1.34 mi
FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Named after New Kids On The Block member, Joey McIntyre, this pub is frequented by a college contingent and walks the line between Mexican and Irish, as, undoubtedly, the name indicates. The busy venue offers bars, dance floors, dining rooms, pool tables, live bands, DJ-spun tunes, and a menu that can only be described as eclectic. Depending on when you're around, you'll encounter bands playing rock and folk music downstairs and pretty co-eds shaking their moneymakers upstairs. Drink specials appear regularly, and the bar, like the menu, offers libations from around the globe.
An Tua Nua
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
835 Beacon St, Boston MA 02215 617-262-2121
Distance: ~1.40 mi
FENWAY DISTRICT. This pub's rather unusual name means "new beginning" in Gaelic and replaces its former name, RíRá. The spot's a combination Irish bar and dance club, which means drinks such as Guinness are coupled with dance tunes that range from hip-hop to disco and reggae. Typical bar fare (burgers and such) is available every night except Sunday, and for singles, it's a great meet-and-greet spot.
Middlesex Lounge
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
315 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02139 617-868-6739
Distance: ~1.46 mi
CAMBRIDGE. Middlesex Lounge moonlights as restaurant (and a decent one at that!) before 9pm, but it really takes off once the impressive line-up of local, national and international DJs start spinning. You'll be hard-pressed to find breathing room on the dance floor of this sleek, unpretentious lounge.
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
212 Hampshire St, Inman Square, Cambridge MA 02139 617-876-9330
Distance: ~2.06 mi
CAMBRIDGE. Each floor of this conveniently located jazz joint provides a different type of musical entertainment. As a result, you're sure to find something that suits your taste perhaps a laid-back venue with live jazz, or maybe an electric atmosphere with lively dance music. Local and national acts both perform regularly, and Ryles also offers salsa and swing dancing on weekends. In addition, they feature brunch and dinner menus and a full bar.
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Disenchanted with the daily drudge of crushing rocks on a prison farm in Mississippi, the dapper, silver-tongued Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) busts loose. Except he's still shackled to his two chain-mates from the chain gang - bad-tempered Pete (John Turturro) and sweet, dimwitted Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson). With nothing to lose and buried loot to regain - before it's lost forever in a flood - the three embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this hilarious offbeat road picture. Populated with strange characters, including a blind prophet, sexy sirens and a one-eyed Bible salesman (John Goodman), it's an odyssey filled with chases, close calls, near misses and betrayal that will leave you laughing at every outrageous and surprising twist and turn.


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Come enjoy a Village Holiday Celebration at the Court Square in Historic Palmyra Saturday, December 14, 2013. Walking Tours will began at 2:00pm and rest of activities begin at 3pm. Celebration will wrap up at 5:30pm with a tree lighting and caroling in front of the New Courthouse. Click here for detailed information.
Come join us on December 18, 2013 at 5:00pm for refreshments in the Morris Room of the Fluvanna County Administration Building to bid a Farewell to Chairman Shaun Kenney and Mr. Joe Chesser.
Fluvanna County is currently looking for people representing Fork Union District, who would be willing to serve on the Planning Commission. The current vacancy will be filling a term beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring on June 30, 2014. The role of the Commission is to serve primarily in an advisory capacity to the BOS. A regular term is four years and the member will be required to attend (within two years of appointment) at least one, or more, of the training courses provided by the Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, the Virginia Citizens Planning Association, or Virginia Tech's Public Service Program. More information is available on our website at Boards/Committees, or contact Heather Poole at (434) 591-1910. Application to Serve.
The Health Insurance Marketplace, through the Affordable Care Act, is a place for people to find coverage for themselves and their families.
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The latest news on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Gun amendments, border security and taxes could doom immigration bill.
Latino voters point to Jeff Sessions, Mike Lee as hurting GOP gamble on immigration reform.
Nearly 368,000 undocumented high school students and graduates have applied for deferred action.
New policy halts deportations, but many details affecting high school students could fall to states.
Native-born Americans fare worse on civics exam than immigrants applying for citizenship.
America is unique because it turns newcomers into Americans
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You know how to tell a Viper from a Hornet, but does your airshow-newbie friend? Here are recognition tips, bite-size histories, specs and info links for the airplanes most likely to appear at airshows this year.
- By airspacemag.com
- AirSpaceMag.com, April 01, 2012
Illustrations by Harry Whitver
How to recognize: High-wing, two-seat, light monoplane.
Claim to fame at air shows: Kent Pietsch's joyful, power-off aerobatic routine in a sunny yellow Jelly Belly-sponsored Cadet. The routine ends with the pilot landing on a ramp fixed to the top of a speeding RV camper.
Claim to fame in service: The Pietsch sons continue the air show legacy begun by their father Al in 1968.
Mission: A family-oriented comedy routine as well as an aerobatic display at air shows.
Performance and specifications: The original S1 prototype was powered by a 50 hp Continental engine, but soon upgraded to a 65 hp model. Around 320 Interstate Cadets were built between 1941 an '42, using a welded steel tube fuselage, a spruce wood wing with metal ribs, and a fabric covering. Cruise speed of 98 mph, range of 380 miles, maximum takeoff weight of 1,250 pounds.
Main variants: The Interstate Cadet S-1 was flown in World War II and called the L-8A, and in the 1970s a variant of the model S-1B2 was certificated for bush flying and called the Arctic Tern.
At air shows, while Kent flies the Cadet, Warren Pietsch flies classic and gyroscopic aerobatics in a 1946 Taylorcraft with custom-clipped wings. Warren also performs in his homebuilt machine that he calls the Schnortzenzummer.
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Season 2 of Rupaul's Drag Race upped the bitch factor – let's be honest – unlike the intial run, the contestants were chosen more for their ability to be catty off the cat walk, rather than the talent of their characters. While RuPaul kept the main episodes focused on gender issues, queer history and empowerment, fans of the show talked just as much about the "Untucked" out-takes and their cold, stiff drinks in the Interior Illusions Lounge. That contrast is what made Pandora Boxx a favorite among viewers – she was always herself, and that person was a warm, hilarious queen with her eyes on the stars, not the prize. She was candid, real and communicated her frustrations without being defeated; in her exit scene, her kiss off "Fuck 'em!" sounded at peace and ready for the next chapter. Chicago is lucky to get Pandora Boxx at Berlin Nighclub this Thursday for Stardust. I was lucky enough to get some e-time with this smart sweet-heart!
On Season 2 Of Drag Race, you were the odd woman out. What has always separated you from other drag queens? What do you think makes you special?
Are you calling me odd? How crude! But seriously, I think what makes stand out from others is probably that I consider myself an actor before a drag queen. For me the most important part of drag is entertaining people.
Did you take any formal lessons of get specific training over the years?
Do they teach lessons in drag? They should! I've seen some bad queens in my days. Ha! I did study theatre in college for awhile but then graduated college with a BA in Communications/Journalism. All of that definitely helped me with my drag career. I've also been acting since I was about five years old. When I was in the fifth grade I wrote my very first play that was performed in front of our school. You can catch my latest theatrical endeavor called The Lipstick Massacre. It's a play I wrote and will be starring in starting May 27 at Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, NY (Info for ticket sales are on my site www.pandoraboxx.com)
It seemed like comedy was your strong suit. Can you tell me about your favorite comic right now or in the past? When did you first hear a comedian, and how did that inspire you?
There are so many great comedians that have inspire me and do inspire me. We always are learning if we are open to the possibility. I am constantly learning from great comedians. I would probably say the first comedian may have been Carol Burnette. I adored her show (though I watched it in reruns). She is truly gifted. I was in awe of all the different characters she would do, from the wigs to the costumes to the character voices. Watching her, I knew that was what I wanted to do! There are so many greats that I draw from like Madeline Kahn, Lily Tomlin, Bea Arthur, Lucille Ball and of course Goldie Hawn (a huge inspiration behind Pandora). I've always loved when a beautiful woman can be a complete goofball! There are so many modern-day gals that inspire me like Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Jenny McCarthy, Kathy Griffin, Tiny Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph and the list can go on and on. Of course, Betty White has always been a favorite but she may have very well jumped to the head of the pack with that amazing stint on Saturday Night Live!
Drag queens have always had a spotlight on them, as purveyors of edginess and outlandish femininity. How do you think that contributes to people's perceptions of gender? Where do you see your role in the larger queer rights movement?
I think drag throws gender rules out the window. It is only society that dictates who wears what type of clothing. It's also society that dictates that men must act masculine and women must act feminine. Drag also tosses that into the recycle bin. We are meant to be who we are meant to be. Society's gender rules suck. They are also completely unfounded. Some boys are feminine. Some girls are masculine. Get over it! I would hope that I can break down more of these gender rules so we can move one step closer in just being able to be who we were born to be.
Rupaul's Drag Race is notable as a show that doesn't prioritize white people. As in, more than half of the constestants are usually people of color and so far, two African Americans have won. Can you speak to that in any way? What was it like for you as one of the strongest white contestants?
I never thought of myself as a white contestant, I thought of myself as a contestant. Race was inconsequential. I think RuPaul's Drag Race is amazing in the fact that there is a complete blend of races on the show. America is full of people of all different races and so RuPaul's Drag Race reflects that, I believe.
Your style was criticized on the show. Has anything about your presentation changed since the show?
I will say that I have learned not to second guess myself. For every outfit that got so harshly criticized, I had another one that I was going to change into but at the last minute went against my gut feeling. Though, the thing about fashion is that's it's subjective. People like different things and have different tastes. I take it with a grain of salt when someone is riding my style or when they are dressed like a vagabond. I do think that the show has given me a new-found confidence that I was lacking during the show. I can change my clothes but if they didn't like my personality, well, that's a harder fix. The over-pouring of support I've gotten from fans has really shown me that I do have something people like and want to see. People like the character of Pandora. They will be happy to know they can see me in the new show, RuPaul's Drag U! Coming in July to Logo!
What is your performance like? What can Chicago expect?
I hope people will laugh! I always have an element of comedy to my act. My ultimate goal, wherever I go, is to make people have a good time. Chicago can expect to have one hell of a time with this fake lady!


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CHATHAM, Mass. (WHDH) -- Officials have issued a warning after great white shark sightings off the coast of Cape Cod.
Chatham town leaders have told beachgoers and swimmers to steer clear of seals because they are the preferred meals of great whites.
"Well we were here last year too and there was activity at that time too. And there were a lot of seals out there. We saw a couple sharks," said Bev Pacak.
Beaches in Chatham remain open and many aren't shying away from the water. But the harbor master has told everyone to stay at least 300 feet from the seals.
"There's a hundred seals right there but now I think the tide's out a little bit. This is the place for seals," said Paul Cussom.
The State Division of Marine Fisheries says in the last week there have been several credible great white shark sightings off the coast of Chatham near Monomoy Island and the North Beach inlets. They've also found dead seals -- clearly killed by great whites.
"When the water's right and to their liking, they remember where they had a good meal and they come back," said John Chisholm, Div. Marine Fisheries.
Many at Lighthouse Beach were hoping to spot a shark, but only from far away.
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MARQUETTE -- NMU students were welcomed back from spring break with a Pig-Stock food party at the Market Place on campus in Marquette.
The cooking team specially made breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. Each meal has pork in it. NMU Dining Services purchased 12 pigs, four of which were from the 4-H Club.
"The students are having fun trying some new things, and with a little encouragement, they are trying some new things, which is great 'cause it's such a nice opportunity in college to try some new foods and experience a variety in your dining," said event organizer, Stephanie Raboin.
They served students from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. They expected to see at least 3,000 people.


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Indonesia wants to be the world's Islamic fashion capital by 2020.
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The industrious Dominic Ryan reached over in the corner at the end of a long spell of play on the right wing. Ian Madigan was off target with a difficult conversion attempt.
The home supporters only had to wait three more minutes for their side's next try, as hooker Sean Cronin ran through on the left side following a couple of outstanding breaks by his Ireland colleagues Luke Fitzgerald and Fergus McFadden.
Madigan had no problem adding the extras on this occasion. After Treviso out-half James Ambrosini missed a decent opportunity from a close range penalty in the 17th minute, Leinster increased the cushion to 19 points of Ryan's second try - the product of a well-orchestrated lineout drive.
Cronin joined him in bagging a brace when he finished off a sweeping move in front of the posts just four minutes later, securing the bonus point in the process.
Centre Andrew Goodman, who had an excellent 54-minute shift, stormed into the 22 and Cronin took a superb angle to gather the pass and scorch through.
Madigan was on hand to convert both of these scores. Treviso pressed towards the end of the first half but Leinster held onto a seemingly insurmountable 26-0 lead at the interval.
When the sides met in Treviso in September, Leinster emerged as 19-18 victors after a titanic struggle. They needed a late drop goal from the currently injured Jonathan Sexton to seal the victory.
This rematch was a completely different affair with Leinster maintaining their momentum into the second period. The 22-year-old Ryan showed initiative to break away from a maul before touching down to complete his hat-trick.
Madigan's radar was very much in check for this tie, and he superbly converted from the left touchline to bring his personal tally up to eight points.
Credit must go to Treviso, however, as they displayed a willingness to achieve some sort of a consolation from their trip to Dublin.
Franco Smith's men got the score that their efforts deserved when winger Ludovico Nitoglia showed plenty of sharpness to ground the ball on the right at the end of a fine team move.
Schmidt introduced a number of familiar faces from the replacements bench, including regular captain Leo Cullen. Into the final quarter, it had very much become a damage limitation exercise for Treviso.
They continued to enjoy some promising spells of possession in the Leinster half, but a fifth and final try soon followed for the province.
Leo Auva'a, a late call-up to the replacements bench after Shane Jennings (shoulder) failed a fitness test, got over to the right of the posts.
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Government spending: Unless lawmakers avert the so-called sequester, a series of automatic cuts will reduce the budgets of most federal agencies and programs by 8% to 10%.
But that doesn't necessarily mean those cuts would have to occur immediately, according to a former official with the Office of Management and Budget.
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There is no evidence for the exodus ever having happened.
Permalink Submitted by Koppas36701 on Tue, 2011-11-08 18:22
There is no evidence for the exodus ever having happened. The perfect pedigree for an event upon which to base a religion : a myth.

I've always had a hard time with the fact that God tells
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I've always had a hard time with the fact that God tells Moses to tell Pharaoh to let his people go, but then adds that He (God) will harden Pharoah's heart. Harden his heart to the point of multiple disastrous events taking place, in which many innocent people perish. This strikes me as quite the double-bind, of which there a number in the Bible. God appears as a puppeteer, and both Moses and Pharoah are but puppets on the end of God's strings. What is the point?


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James Cameron's Avatar Passes $150 Million Milestone in IMAX Theatres
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that James Cameron's Avatar, which has received Golden Globe(R) awards for Best Picture and Best Director, has passed the $150 million mark at IMAX(R) theatres worldwide during the weekend from Friday, January 29, 2010 through Sunday, January 31, 2010. During its seventh weekend, the film grossed $6.02 million from 179 IMAX theatres domestically, representing approximately 21% of the film's total domestic three-day weekend gross of $29.3 million on less than 2% of the screens.
Internationally, the IMAX release grossed $4.3 million from 83 IMAX theatres, bringing the weekend's global IMAX total to approximately $10.5 million and the film's overall IMAX global total to more than $152.9 million. Out of the 262 IMAX screens worldwide showing the film, 17 have already surpassed the $1 million mark.
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IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR(R) technology. IMAX DMR is the Company's groundbreaking digital re-mastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound
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Successful members proactively took steps to keep exercise fun. A whopping 64% made it a point to try new and different things, 67% tried outdoor activities, 62% listened to fun music, and nearly 60% purposefully added variety to their workout plans. Other things that kept exercise fun were doing competitive activities (races, charity walks) and taking active vacations. If you haven't found ways to make exercise fun yet, the following resources offer some great tips and ideas that will help you see exercise in a whole new light. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Across all successful segments, whether 100-pound losers or those who had met their weight-loss goals in general, the number-one nutritional strategy was to eat more fruits and vegetables. Ninety percent of those who met their goals and reached their ideal weight now eat more fruits and veggies. Need Help? Move It to Lose It
Of those who reached their weight-loss goals, 90% exercised regularly. Those who exercised did so an average of five to six times per week. People who reported being "stuck" (or NOT meeting their weight-loss goals) were significantly less likely to exercise. And those who did exercised less frequently than the successful group--three or fewer times per week. Don't be intimidated by these stats. If you only exercise twice a week, that doesn't mean you're doomed to fail at weight loss. A little exercise is better than no exercise, especially when you do it consistently. Here's more: Start Small to Achieve Big Results
Almost 80 percent of successful members started with small steps, and once they built a firm foundation, they went from there. Dieters were more likely to start with big goals and go all-out trying to lose weight fast. Trying to overhaul your life overnight isn't necessary for weight loss. But by building small habits over time, you will feel successful and develop habits that you can sustain over time. Here's more: Mix It Up to Keep It Up
Successful members exercised at home, outside, in the gym, with home equipment or home DVDs, with workout groups or buddies, varying their routines and keeping it fun so that they were more likely to keep going. So how does workout variety help you lose weight? First, it's the anecdote to exercise boredom. The second reason is that it keeps your body guessing so that you get better results than following the same routine each day. So how do you mix up your routine? Make A Plan
Of those who met their goals, a full 74 percent planned their meals and workouts in advance! And, when compared to those who were "stuck," successful members planned their workouts more than twice as often. Make exercise and healthy eating a priority--without letting it take over your life. Sneak In More Exercise
65% of people who met their weight-loss goals added more activity to their day by "sneaking" it in: pacing while on the phone, lifting weights in front of the TV, doing jumping jacks in between conference calls, taking the stairs and more. The more you move, the more you lose. Any kind of physical activity burns more calories than sedentary activities do, and it can also decrease your risk for health problems, including cardiovascular disease. Need tips adding activity to your days? Get Cooking
Cooking healthy meals was one of the top nutrition strategies of successful members; 77 percent of them used this strategy to meet their goals. Research has shown that people who cook more meals at home consume more of the "good" stuff (like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fiber) and less fat, sodium and calories. You don't need a culinary degree or hours each night to cook a healthful dinner. Tap into the Power of Positive People
SparkPeople members don't just consider people a nice part of their community; instead, they tap into the power of positive people and use that as a weight-loss tool. 60% of successful members connected with positive people who they knew would help them stay positive, and nearly just as many proactively read other people's success stories on SparkPeople.com as a motivational technique. Among people who had lost at least 100 pounds, the numbers were even higher--72% proactively connected with positive people, and 71% read inspiring stories of other successful SparkPeople. Stop Dieting
Fully 90 percent of all SparkPeople members said they were following a healthy lifestyle, as opposed to dieting. People on a diet actually lost less weight! There were big differences in how dieters thought. They were twice as likely to think of exercise as a chore, more likely to "beat themselves up," more likely to cut out food groups and deprive themselves, and more likely to say that they "dont feel good about themselves." They got less sleep on average--between five and seven hours, versus seven to eight hours in the healthy lifestyle group. Dieters also reported lower levels of happiness. Diets don't work. Stop dieting and start living!
Look Forward, Not Back
Of the most successful members we surveyed, literally ZERO percent said they let setbacks derail their efforts. How did they get back on track? 84% said that if they hit a setback in their pursuit of weight-loss or fitness goals, they just acknowledged the bump and quickly moved on to get right back on track. You can, too, using these guides: Follow the 80/20 Rule
Ninety-six percent of successful members ate a healthy diet most of the time. The majority (70 percent) didn't cut out "bad" foods completely. These members understand that adopting a healthy lifestyle for the long haul is not about perfection. It makes sense, then, that successful members say that when they have a bad food day," they "don't worry about it because I eat healthy and exercise most of the time." Eating right means cutting yourself some slack and enjoying your food. Member comments on this slideshow(scroll to end to leave a comment)


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Here I leave a template to measure the performance of a vendor or your performance when you sell.
1. According to Brian Tracy to sell you need to create and maintain lasting relationships with your clients, most of the time listening and guiding them toward what they need. Thus the sales will come "almost" naturally.
In short, the seller becomes a consultant should advise you whether or not the service or product you offer is what you need. Sure to be judge and jury in reality this is difficult because the sellers do not sacrifice their commissions. So a good commission system helps a lot that sales are handled professionally. Vendors experts because they know that getting a customer who already intuit that will not be satisfied with our proposal will be just a momentary cash income and a lot of bad publicity, because it ended leaving us.
2. Moreover Miguel Mejía says that companies can cultivate in a "remote" leveraging social networks today, or through direct mail, newsletters, magazines. However, in the Latin American context, we prefer the personal relationship. In that sense, the contribution of the seller is important and also social networking "community management" for your customers and prospects you recommend.
It is important to understand because we do not sell, not only the guilt about giving the seller or the product or service.
Michael uses the term "Seller's Triad," which sets the unit seen by the client:
1. Company
2. Product or Service
3. Seller
It's a tripod. If one leg fails, the structure falls. Failure of the three previous relationship with the customer fails, and could be lost forever.
In short, the relations established by the seller, must support, with a reliable and responsible company. In any other way, the business progresses.
3. An entrepreneur told me that he had the habit helped him sell. I told his story, "I started selling little but every day, I decided to make a sale less than a day to and became a habit, now I do it naturally. Currently I do not sell every day as my sales initially but higher margins because they let me thank my habit I could grow my business and my sales I generate more revenue. "


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The 100 best horror films: the list
The best horror films, as voted for by more than 100 experts including Simon Pegg and Roger Corman
By Derek Adams, Dave Calhoun, Cath Clarke, Sarah Cohen, Nigel Floyd and Tom Huddleston, with the generous support of everyone at FrightFest and Cine-Excess. Explore the individual top tens of every contributor.
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Dir Charles Laughton (Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish)
Sleep, little ones, sleep.
Charles Laughton's only work as a director may be terrifying, but is it really a horror film? That uncertainty is doubtless the reason for its low placing in this list, because there's no question about the film's quality: this is a near-perfect example of pure cinema. There are strong ties to the genre: Robert Mitchum plays Harry Powell, a murderous preacher whose pursuit of hidden booty leads him to hunt down a pair of hapless orphaned children through a mystical Southern dreamscape. But more than half a century after it was made, 'The Night of the Hunter' continues to shrug off attempts at easy categorisation: if it's a horror movie, then it's also an adventure story, a crime thriller, a coming-of-age drama and a fairy tale. One thing remains certain, however: it's a masterpiece. TH
The Silence of the Lambs (1990)
Dir Jonathan Demme (Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins)
Cordon bleugh.
You know your film has made an impact when even animated kids films start making comical references to it. We're talking, of course, about Anthony Hopkins's infamous 'Chianti' line – a scene so memorably repulsive and yet played with such overegged, psychotic glee that it's become a bit of a running joke. Based on Thomas Harris's second novel, Jonathan Demme's Oscar-conquering monster feasts on our primal fears by presenting us with a gothic smorgasbord of blood and offal and some clever sleights of hand. Hopkins's portrayal of prolific man-muncher Hannibal Lecter is barnstorming but rather thickly sliced (it's not quite up there with Brian Cox's earlier Lecter representation in Michael Mann's 'Manhunter'), and yet 'Silence…' fully justifies its Oscar haul: it's expertly written, superbly performed and scary, tense and stomach-churning by turns. DA
Poltergeist (1982)
Dir Tobe Hooper (JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T Nelson)
See you on the otherside.
Although Steven Spielberg is credited as the co-writer and producer of this 1982 frightfest, there's plenty of evidence to suggest he wasn't just sitting behind a desk. His directorial influence is evident everywhere, from the cosy suburban milieu to the 'Close Encounters'-like shafts of ghostly light that permeate so many scenes. Spielberg claimed that the 'named' director, 'Texas Chain Saw' maverick Tobe Hooper wasn't 'a take-charge sort of guy' – though he has always stuaunchly defended Hooper's creative contribution. Whatever the reality, the film is memorably scary, at times feeling almost like a checklist of horror iconography: spooky kids, creepy clowns, skeletons, ghosts, gore, Indian burial grounds... Shot in pre-CG times, one can only wonder how much invisible string they used for all the flying furniture. DA
The Old Dark House (1932)
Dir James Whale (Boris Karloff, Ernest Thesiger, Charles Laughton)
Perfect weather for ducks.
Believed lost for over 30 years, they found 'The Old Dark House' in the Universal Studios vaults in 1968. Thank goodness! What a tragedy it would have been to lose this deliciously ghoulish comedy of manners. The film was adapted from JB Priestley's novel 'Benighted', and sees a young couple, a chorus girl, a war veteran and a gruff self-made industrialist take shelter in a tumbledown Welsh mansion during a rainstorm. Its inmates, the Femm family, are quite frankly bonkers. Head of the household is Horace (a juicily camp turn by Thesiger: 'It's only gin. I like gin,'), who's constantly bickering with his batty, deaf sister. Upstairs, their 101- year-old dad is bedridden and Saul their pyromaniac brother is locked in the attic, while Morgan the mad butler (Karloff) is getting fighting-drunk in the kitchen. Full of acid wit and howlingly funny, 'The Old Dark House' is one of the most giddily glorious films you're ever likely to see. CC
Kill, Baby… Kill! (aka Operazione Paura, Curse of the Dead) (1966)
Dir Mario Bava (Giacomo Rossi-Stuart, Erika Blanc)
The little death.
Bava's ghoulish small-town ghost story may feel a little tame following the explicit eeriness of his groundbreaking 'Black Sunday', but 'Kill, Baby… Kill!' is still a radical and unsettling work. When a coroner is called to a small town to inspect the corpse of a maid, he finds a silver coin inserted into her heart. The village is suffering under an ancient curse – and those who speak out about it meet bloody and untimely ends. Embracing the opportunity to shoot in full colour, Bava creates a lurid, entrancing dream-world which clearly informed the work of Argento and Fulci, and indeed any director interested in exploring otherworldly ideas: one scene, where the hero seems to pursue a vision of himself, is an almost shot-for-shot antecedent of David Lynch's disturbing final episode of 'Twin Peaks'. TH
The Wicker Man (1973)
Dir Robin Hardy (Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland)
'The ultimate sacrifice.'
Robin Hardy's folk horror looks so harmless – all that rumpy-pumpy and frolicking in the bushes on a remote Scottish island. Throw in Hammer grandee Christopher Lee and some campy tunes, and the whole thing could have ended up as a kind of 'Carry On up the Maypole'. But something nightmarish lurks beneath the surface, as a dour Presbyterian policeman (Woodward) arrives to investigate a 12-year-old girl's disappearance. He is not impressed by the pagan bacchanalia, though is rather smitten with lusty landlord's daughter Willow (Ekland). The magnificent Lee (who was paid nothing to act in the film) is laird of the manor and master of ceremonies. Released as a B-movie and neglected for years, 'The Wicker Man', vintage British horror, is now a gold-seal cult classic. CC
[Rec] (2007)
Dir Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza (Manuela Velasco, Ferrán Terraza, David Vert)
Whatever you witness... never stop recording.
Its title derived from the record button on a video camera, [REC] is still the best of the 'found footage', shaky-cam films inspired by 'The Blair Witch Project'. For a late-night reality TV show, perky presenter Ángela (Manuela Velasco) and her cameraman Pablo follow a firefighting crew on a routine call to a Barcelona apartment block. Inside, they are attacked by a shrieking old woman wearing a blood-stained nightdress. Suddenly, the building is locked down by megaphone-wielding cops squawking something about a public health threat. Trapped inside with the panicking neighbours, Ángela maintains a running commentary as all hell breaks loose. A so-so sequel will soon be joined by Plaza's comedy-horror '[REC] Génesis' and Balagueró's bleaker '[REC] Apocalypse'. NF
The Others (2001)
Dir Alejandro Amenábar (Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston)
Jersey devil.
I said it in our '50 Terrifying Movie Moments' poll and I'll say it again: nothing makes the follicles stand on end like a creepy psychological chiller. Especially when it involves spooky kids humming nursery rhymes. Alejandro Amenábar's ghost story is steeped in hair-raising menace, even though nothing violent ever occurs. The tension is palpable as we watch Nicole Kidman's mother of two photosensitive children slowly go doolally when things start going bump in the night. The scene of her daughter dressed in white lace, playing with a wooden mobile while singing a childish tune is still one of the most spine-chilling of all time. DA
Night of the Demon (1957)
Dir Jacques Tourneur (Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis)
Devil in disguise.
Jacques Tourneur never intended to show the audience the demon that terrorises his 'Night of the Demon'. But producer Hal E Chester insisted the flaming beast make two personal appearances to bookend this tale of an American psychologist, Dr Holden (Andrews), a world-renowned paranormal sceptic. He's in London to debunk a devil cult, whose apparently avuncular leader, Dr. Julian Karswell (MacGinnis), he takes for a harmless fake (he should really be paying more attention to Karswell's devilish goatee). Tourneur was right about the monster – it's B-movie silly. But the French-born director knew his business and elsewhere gives an object lesson in frightening the audience out their seats with the mere placing of a hand on a banister. Scriptwriter Charles Bennett was likewise enraged by the demon: "If [Chester, the producer] walked up my driveway right now, I'd shoot him dead.' CC
Switchblade Romance (2003)
Dir Alexandre Aja (Cécile De France, Maïwenn Le Bosco, Philippe Nahon)
Vive le difference!
The retro stylings of this Gallic shocker testify to a prodigious knowledge of old school slasher and giallo films, matched by a knowing, modern cinematic sensibility that gives an extra twist to the remorseless terrorising of De France and Le Besco's holidaying students. One senses that things won't end well when we first see Gaspar Noé's favourite actor, Nahon, fellating himself with a woman's severed head. The imaginatively gruesome killings and chase scenes come thick and fast and the nerve-jangling sound design exacerbates the tension, making it virtually unbearable. Then, with one staggeringly ill-judged and gob-smackingly offensive plot twist, the entire film falls apart. Aja's tendency towards unreconstructed, old-school chauvinism surfaced again in his remakes of 'The Hills Have Eyes' and 'Piranha', though in a more humorous vein. NF
Reviews & ratings
Trash list, don't put movies if you think they are not actually scary movies. So many explanations like that are in so many of the movies you put. Useless.
AshS About 6 days agoRated as: 1/5 -
First thing where is scream?? it may not be a top 10 contender but come on to not make the top 100 Is silly. Also hellraiser 3 has got to be in any top 100 list. I also think Woman in black and the strangers deserve a place in this list. Overall not that impressed with this list I mean A nightmare on Elm Street number 30 ish pffft
Jay Wed Nov 27Rated as: 2/5 -
To the reviewer of "The Tenant"
Did you even saw the movie or just searched in the web like a kid today would have in this wikipedia generation? Adjani played the character of Simone Choule??? You must have seen some other Tenant other than the one i saw...
Really guys, and you are paid to do this job. Its scary the ignorance of a Time Out employee... If you don't know about something don't write about it, or just give it to someone who does.João Paulo Calvet Tue Nov 19Rated as: 1/5 -
Is it just me who thinks Ju-on needs to be on this list...?
marko Sat Nov 16Rated as: 4/5 -
not really impressed with this list, silence of the lambs 59??? come on, its not even a horror movie, its a psychological thriller.
craig Sat Nov 16Rated as: 3/5 -
Anybody who puts The Exorcist higher on their list than The Shining doesn't deserve to review horror movies. Kubrick is God. Remember that. Kubrick is God.
Keegan Cahoon Fri Nov 15Rated as: 1/5 -
Teo Kai Xuan Fri Nov 15Rated as: 1/5 -
I didn't actually watch the film.. But I think its sounds like it could be quite a good film.
Merry Christmas everyone !
RechalRehcal Parker Thu Nov 14Rated as: 5/5 -
Rec should been higher. Ending in rec 5mins is more intense than watching 1hour shitty oldies in top10.
exo Wed Nov 13Rated as: 1/5 -
Where the flip is ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS. nearly every horror critic would have this in the top 5 horror let alone the top 100?? sixth sense??? thats not horror. thats kids stuff. also evil dead one is so much better than number 2. 2 is lost between comedy and being serious, plus is mega over produced and doesnt have the orignal atomosphere, not even close. But thats me, but then i do rate hellraiser a lot higher than 80. top ten at the very very least, so i think i know a lot more than this list. you cant be serious. WHERES HELLRAISER 3??????:?
Matt Tue Nov 12Rated as: 5/5


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The West must help us and stop unfair criticism - President Rajapaksa |
Friday, 11 September 2009 | |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa in an interview with Italy's Le Figaro daily newspaper focusing on wide range of contemporary issues of the country emphasized that the Western bloc should stop criticizing the country over alleged human rights violations and should assist in its endeavor to rebuild the nation that is now entirely liberated from the grip of terrorism. The wide ranging interview by Pierre Rousselin covers, many issues. Among other matters, the recent Channel 4 fabrication of a summary execution of civilians by Sri Lankan forces, the verdict and sentence on journalist J. Tissainayagam, the President's plans for a political solution and the next Presidential Election surfaced during this interview. Here is the transcript into English of the interview published in French, conducted in Colombo on September 4, 2009 and published in Le Figaro of September 08. Le Figaro. – In May, you won the victory against the Tamil Tigers, putting an end to a thirty-year-old conflict. How are you going to bring peace in your country and rebuild it? The obstacle resides in mines. It's a more serious problem than we expected. The Army works relentlessly from morning till night to remove them. Over one thousand families are home now, and so are the eldest people. Currently, there are 220,000 refugees. By mid-September, 50,000 are likely to have left the camps. Why are displaced people locked into camps? We can't leave them outside and let them step on a mine. We also have to sort out the ones who are linked with terrorists and those aren't. They are not in camps by our own doing but because the LTTE took them hostages. The western countries criticize your army for having killed many civilians towards the end of the war. What is your answer? I do not accept those criticisms. I don't know how another country would have coped. We fed, we paid the salary of civil servants who were fighting with the terrorists. When we took over the Eastern Province, there were no civilian victims. There were in the North. But we wouldn't have lost so many men in the army if we had used heavy weapons. We did not tell it publicly at the time because the military officers would have rebelled. But this is a fact and the opposition criticized us for this. You are still criticized even though the war came to an end. The recent condemnation of a journalist, J.S. Tissainayagam, to a twenty-year sentence gave rise to a broad disapproval… Should the sentence be confirmed, could you use you right of reprieve? We need to wait until all the recourse procedures have been used. I'll take my decision when the time will have come, but we can't consider that journalists are above the law. You do know that this question is an international issue for your country… This is due to the LTTE propaganda. For the West, the LTTE can do whatever they want, kill whoever they want, murder Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi (in 1991) without anybody to protest. This is a shame, but that's the way it is. There are two sets of rules. The journalist we talked about has not been tried because he is a journalist but because of his ties with the terrorists. As soon as possible. We have to sort out the people displaced to see how many of them are linked with the LTTE leaders and have to be prosecuted. Terrorists do not wear uniforms; they become civilians as soon as they lay down arms. But we can't let them free. How long is it going to take? Weeks, months, years? It depends of the return of the refugees. It could take six months, one year. I don't want to make promises I would not keep. The West has to help us and stop criticizing us so unfairly. From November onwards, you will be able to call for presidential elections. When will they take place? As soon as possible. At the beginning of next year? Yes. Yes. We are ready to apply the 13th Amendment of the Constitution which provides decentralization and the establishment of local [provincial] councils. This provision was not enforced because of the war. We are even ready to go a little bit further. Will this satisfy the Tamil leaders? There will always be people asking for more. But what the population wants is peace and security. They want schools. They've had enough of the war. Politicians are interested in these other questions. Are you satisfied with the help brought by the West? The aid for the return of refugees goes through NGOs, who are spending about 40 to 60% for administrative matters. We saw this with the tsunami. You don't like NGOs… Some of the NGOs helped the LTTE. Others did their work. But even the UN agencies slow down the process of normalization. A video broadcasted in Great Britain showed what looked like summary executions by soldiers of the Army. How do you retort to the sharp criticisms it gave rise to? We have elements showing that this video is a set-up. This is not the first time members of the LTTE use Army uniforms to stage events with propagandist aims. You met Colonel Gaddhafi and Hugo Chavez in Tripoli. You went to Burma. Why do you carry on openly with leaders who are not the best friends of the West? No western country is inviting me! But when I'm invited in a friendly country, I go. We are a founding country of the non-aligned movement. I also go to India when I have the opportunity… Journalists disappear, others are assassinated. Sri Lanka does not embody a very rigorous democracy… This is all propaganda. The press is free, criticism is free. The opposition can even go to Brussels to do lobbying against the renewal by the European Union of the GSP + system. As for journalists disappearing, most of them reappear to claim visas in consulates. We want to develop this country. We want to avoid any kind of discrimination against Sinhalese, Tamils or Muslims. We want western countries to help us, to trust us and stop listening to the LTTE propaganda. France has been fairest than many other countries. It supported us in our fight against terrorism and never aligned itself on the LTTE. Last Updated ( Friday, 11 September 2009 ) Courtesy:news.lk |
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