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5 July, 2013 at 5:21 pm #55104
it's me again…I posted a topic on a 4wk kitten with anemia about 3 weeks ago. He didn't make it but I have his littermate here. After momo passed, tux (the lone baby that is healthy) decided that he would stop eating. He stopped nursing from the bottle and we tried everything that the vet told us to do. We gave him canned kitten food mixed with his kitten formula. Well he didn't like that at all. We tried to give him the kitten food without the formula and he didn't like that either. So we forced feed him for a couple of days and he just wasn't feeling it. So my mom decided to give some chicken to see if he would even eat it and he LOVED it. He ate all we gave him so we decided to give him that and fish. Well, he is now 8 weeks old and I took him to get his checkup and the vet asked me if he has been eating kitten food and I told her no he's been eating people food (steamed fish and chicken) she told me that I shouldn't be giving that to him at all and told me to make him eat canned kitten food.
So I guess my question is should I continue giving him what he likes or should I force feed him canned kitten food? I've seen on here that people are giving cats a raw diet…should I start doing that? And What so I give an 8 wk kitten?
Thanks for the help 🙂6 July, 2013 at 12:17 am #780512
if it were me, I would switch him to raw. you need to make sure to get assistance on how to make it ballanced. my one cat has never even touched kibble or canned. I can shoot you a menu if you like. you may also want to shop around for a vet that dosnt mind raw. vets aren't taught about the benifits of raw, so most are still aginst it. my vet dosnt like raw, but he is willing to learn about it and that is really all I can ask.6 July, 2013 at 12:47 am #780513
That's a great offer from Sheila! I believe there's also a really good Catster chat group on raw feeding, one of the TDKers on here used to swear by it. Mine get one raw meat meal and one wet canned food meal a day and that seems to work fine too.
Your vet sounds a bit rigid to me, of course kitten's not going to get all the nutrition he needs if he's JUST eating steamed fish and chicken but if it's all he's eating, it's better than nothing and at least it's meat. I would keep them for treats though. The only problem might be bones — make sure there are none of them in there! You could try Royal Canine Babycat mousse, apparently it's great for getting kittens to start eating solids (and you don't need to keep him on it forever as it's a bit pricey). Check out the nutrition tag above too.6 July, 2013 at 2:04 am #780514
Here's a fabulous forum if you are interested in learning more about raw feeding. I think it may be the one you had in mind, jcat….
Lots of knowledgeable folks….mine eat raw and I learn so much there. I think your vet was probably so concerned because lots of people give cats meat for their meals not realizing they need the proper balance of organ meat and calcium too. Serious health problems can develop but it takes time for those deficiencies to take effect. Good luck!
Forgot to mention, this is a supplement you can sprinkle on meat to add the nutrients they would be getting from organs and bone…
I believe you can add it to cooked or raw meat. I just bought some for some of my cats' raw meals. Anyways, it would turn plain meat into a balanced meal. And if you do want him to eat commercial food, keep trying. He's young enough to learn. You could try adding in the meat he likes to get him interested.6 July, 2013 at 9:01 am #780515
Thanks for all the info everyone. 🙂
So more questions….yay! So this raw diet would it give him Salmonella? Should I wait until he is older to give him totally raw stuff?
@sheila: I would definitely love to see the menu that you have. I want to try him on raw.
@jcat: Cool! I'm gonna get a can of it tomorrow to see if he likes it.
@ecbrown: Thanks! I gonna order that too. If nothing else works aleast he'll get some type of nutrition.
Maybe my big kitty would like the raw too…He was also a feral kitten when I found him in my backyard but he was dying from worms/emaciated and he was 6 wks old when I found him…but he didn't know how to eat anything didn't like canned kitten food until he was 1 1/2 old.
Here is a picture of little tux-y and momo http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/Fullmetalinsomniac/kitten/DSCN1189.jpg
here he is on my laptop
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/Fullmetalinsomniac/kitten/DSCN1225.jpg6 July, 2013 at 11:20 am #780516
Salmonella is always a possibility, not only with uncooked meat, poultry and fish but also with eggs and vegetables, salad greens — anything that could have been contaminated by faeces at some stage along the way, whether it was irrigated with dirty water at the beginning of the food chain or whether the kitchen it was prepared in wasn't perfectly hygienic just before it reaches the table. With animals, as with humans, the best way to avoid it is to make sure your food comes from a reliable source, and that you follow basic good hygiene practices. Any meat you buy for your pet from the supermarket intended for human consumption should be fine — it has been inspected to be safe for humans and should be safe for your pet as well. The raw meat I buy from the supermarket is specifically for animals but it is a trusted and reputable pet meat company that specialises in raw meat. Buy from safe and trusted sources and you should be fine. Bottom line, if it's not good enough for me to eat cooked, I wouldn't risk feeding it to my animals uncooked. And keep cooked and raw meats separate (with separate utensils and chopping boards if possible, well-scrubbed in hot water if not), if the juice from uncooked meat (of any kind) drips onto cooked meat, then the cooked meat is no longer safe. Hope that helps!7 July, 2013 at 12:38 am #780517
this is the menu that I use for my 2 cats and 1 dog. it has been vet approved. I started one of my cats on raw at 2 1/2 wks per vet since she refused formula. with a kitten his (both your cats age while learning), the bones you will start out with are chicken wing tips and chicken breast bone. once he can eat those with no problem, go to whole wings (u may have to take a couple swings of the hammer to the wing the first couple times till he gets the idea) once he gets that without you needing to take a hammer to them, you can move to chicken leg and thigh bones. just hake a couple swings of the hammer to it for a couple times to give him the idea. cut up all meat to bite size pieces and gradually increase piece size until your giving the meal in a chunk. you can get the meat from whare ever you buy your food, though I don't get anything except for liver, gizzards, and heart from Walmart. have had 2 bad experiences with their meat (never any issues with the organ meats), being fed raw for the animals. haven't had issues any ware else I buy. as for how much and often to feed, my 8# cat gets 4-5oz once a day, my 6# cat gets 3oz once a day. a kitten of your boys age should be fed as much as he wants to eat 3-4 times a day within 30 min.
Sunday-1/3 liver,1/3 heart, 1/3 any secreting organ (ex: kidney, spleen, testicles, brain, eyes, pancreas – any secreting organ in the body)
Monday- chicken leg or thigh (while learning you can substitute for wings or breast)
Tuesday- steak (I buy the cheapest at the supermarket but I don't use ground since its not as nutritious)
Wednsday- 1/3 liver,1/3 heart, 1/3 any secreting organ (ex: kidney, spleen, testicles, brain, eyes, pancreas – any secreting organ in the body)
Thursday- chicken breast
Friday- pork
Saturday- steak (I buy the cheapest at the supermarket but I don't use ground since its not as nutritious)7 July, 2013 at 1:18 am #780518
I agree with the above about not buying ground meat from the supermarket for raw feeding. There is more opportunity for contamination with grinding. And it does lose some nutritional value. I do feed some meat that has been ground with organ and bone, but it is from a company that deep freezes it immediately upon grinding and has a great reputation for the quality of their meat. And then I add a supplement in case nutrients were lost in the grinding. But mine eat chunks of meat too. When I get those from the supermarket I just make sure no sodium solutions were added.
Basically, when feeding raw you want 80 percent muscle meat, 10 percent bone or other calcium source, 5 percent liver and 5 percent other secreting organ.13 July, 2013 at 10:38 pm #780519
OK so update time… got that royal canin babycat canned cat food. He liked it for 1 day now he doesn't even touch it.
I also tried to give him liver today and he 2 bites and he doesn't seem happy with that either. Gosh! I don't think he knows he a cat. I did buy that call of the wild supplement just waiting for to come in the mail.
What is the best option to try and start him out on raw…any tips or tricks?13 July, 2013 at 11:43 pm #780520
I know you are planning on doing a raw diet, but have you tried giving the kitty dry cat food? I have a kitty who is also a picky eater. When I first got him, I tried giving him canned cat food but Neo kitty would not eat it. He will only eat dry cat food. If I mix anything in the dry kitty food (even milk or water), he will not eat it. Neo won't even drink milk by itself! Neo won't eat cheese or chicken or fish or anything really. Neo kit will also only eat two types of dry cat food, Meow Mix Tender Centers and Whiskas Meaty Selections. If I buy any other dry cat food, he'll take a couple bites and then turn up his nose to it.
At eight weeks, the kitty is old enough for dry cat food so maybe you can try to give the kitty some.14 July, 2013 at 1:29 am #780521
Gosh, he is a little rascal. Veal is a good raw meat to start off on, it's relatively bland (like chicken) and so good for picky eaters. Since he likes cooked chicken, I'd also try him with chicken necks or whatever you're planning to feed him in the poultry line.
Otherwise, all I can suggest is getting a whole array of small tins of good quality wet food and trying them all until you find something he likes. Trouble is, when they're this picky, they often get bored quickly too. When he is hungry enough, he'll eat but cats are very obstinate, usually their owners break long before they do (and you wouldn't really want it any other way).17 July, 2013 at 2:58 pm #780522
@ SNOW: No dice! He doesn't like any dried food at all. I got kitten chow and he turned his nose at it. I have a 3 1/2 year old feral-ish black male cat and all he eats is dry food (just started to eat wet food) and we let him free range cause when i'm not home he can eat when he wants to. Anyway his container is out and the little bratty kitten goes by all the time and take a sniff at the dry food and walks away.
This little bugger is lucky he is so cute…its so hard to ever type on my laptop..he always want to flop on it and mess up with what Im typing. I think he is having a love affair with my laptop within 5 minutes, Bam! HE is there.
When my car get fixed I try and get some veal. Atleast that supplement came and Ive been putting it on his food and he doesn't seem to notice so I guess thats a start.17 July, 2013 at 6:29 pm #780523
Oh, wow! I've never seen a cat turn away dry cat food. He is so lucky to have you for a mom who'll work with him. I'm glad he is willing to eat the supplement. Maybe he'll grow out of it hopefully? Cats can be so finicky.
I've never done the raw diet, but when I first got Snow I researched raw diet a little. All I remember is reading that you should never ground the meat cause it makes the taurine disappear from the meat, and that fresh unground beef heart is best for getting a good dose of taurine. I remember if the foods are ground you have to give a taurine supplement… I do not remember anything else from it, other than I sort of realized when looking at prices at that point that I could never afford the diet. 🙁
As Sheila said, don't get meat from Walmart. I won't even feed meat from Walmart to my human family! It's of poor quality. I haven't had any bad experiences with their meat, but being a country girl, I can tell when meat has been sitting for a LONG time from the taste, smell, & texture. A lot of country markets get the meat shipped fresh from the slaughter house, and if you look around, there are probably butcher shops you can get it from directly.17 July, 2013 at 7:45 pm #780524
My vets thinks cats should eat raw or homemade. My own cats don't eat dry/kibble either (I don't try either).
Since your cat likes cooked chicken, maybe you can try cooking your cat's food? My vet put up this recipe – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BUDWEz2CDAj4ZQMB6XUhNgI9XXLIDXn9xdmCxhoXm3g/edit
The recipe is for dogs and cats, to make it more cat, you can omit the grain and make sure the multi-vitamin you're using contains taurine. A lot of people on here cautioned against ground meat – so I would suggest trying to find a local butcher who will grind the meat you select right there in front of you. I've been able to find a few in my area.
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Children should receive a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine on or after their first birthday, followed by a second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. Families that lack regular doctors can call 311 for information on where children can get vaccinated. People 10 or older who have no record of past vaccination can get the vaccine on February 17 and 18 at the locations listed below. Each site will have separate entrances for women and men and will have separate staff members to vaccinate them. The staff will be culturally sensitive and respectful.
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We're starting out with light showers across Pima, Pinal and Maricopa counties.
Rain chances stay in the forecast through the afternoon, although rain totals will remain very low. Most locations picking up less than 0.10" of rain. A few locations could see higher amounts.
- REAL-TIME WEATHER: East Valley Tribune presents ABC15's 'Most Accurate Forecast'
Mostly cloudy skies will again keep temperatures from warming too much. Highs will stay well below normal, only topping out in the mid 90s.
By Wednesday, an area of low pressure moving into northern California will help bring back a drier southwesterly flow to our state. This will keep conditions dry in the Valley through the rest of the week. A few showers and storms will still be possible in the higher elevations to our east and across northern Arizona.
As drier air moves in, temperatures will gradually warm back up. Highs will be closer to normal by the second half of the week, topping out near 105. Overnight lows will fall into the low to mid 80s under mostly clear skies.


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Since Rails 3.1 strongly recommends that it be installed with Ruby 1.9.2. But what about Ruby Enterprise Edition support? Ruby EE seems to be in the 1.8.x version, so I guess this means that future rails updates won't be working so well with it?
it's only a recommendation (and I suggest it too), because as you may know, 1.9.2 is the most recent version.
you can still use REE for your 3.1 rails app, but keep in mind that some day you'll be forced to switch to a newer ruby interpreter, and it's not a painless task (even if you have a decent test coverage).
if it's about a passenger matter, don't worry, it will work on 1.9.2 too ;)
if you generate new rails 3.1 app on 1.9 it will use new hash syntax, so you will not be able to easily switch to 1.8 later.
Our large Rails 3.1 app runs very slowly when we migrated it to ruby 1.9.2
We upgraded it rather than creating from scratch, so maybe we did something wrong, but running it with 1.9 is so slow it's unusable, switching to REE make it run nicely again.
I decided to take the plunge and moved my app over to REE. It seems to work the same, a bitter faster in fact. The memory usage seems about the same. The guys from Phusion did an awesome job with the installer :)


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This awesome sushi place is located in the middle of bustling Cape Town and boasts a simple, uncomplicated interior and a vibrant ambience.
The food is extremely well priced and the menu offers a wide variety of favourite sushi options. Daily and weekly specials are offered and make this the ideal spot for those watching their pockets.
Enjoy delectable California rolls, sashimi, maki, nigiri, fashion sandwiches and the less common inari, gorgeous fillings wrapped in sweet tofu. Beautiful, delicate salmon and tuna roses are, of course, also available.
The balcony is covered with a bedouin tent so you can enjoy your favourite Japanese cuisine in any weather. Be sure to watch out for the regular 'all you can eat' specials - a rare indulgence that has to be tried.
Located in Eden Bay shopping centre, Aomori Japanese Restaurant is rated by some as the best sushi in Cape Town.
The menu favours the tastes of Japan and offers grills, sushi and Asian delicacies enjoyed with pleasant views of the ocean and Table Mountain.
Relax on the beach and order some sushi from the mobile waitress, soak up the sun, sea and tranquil surrounds enjoying succulent sushi from Aomori in Big Bay, Bloubergstrand.
Asu-Ma is a traditional Japanese restaurant that serves a niche market in the midst of bustling Cape Town. The restaurant reflects Japanese culture by combining a peaceful interior, a great ambience and fresh flavourful dishes that speak for themselves.
All food is prepared as you watch when you order. The open kitchen and sushi bar adds to the traditional feel.
Here you can enjoy sushi that bursts with flavour and an amosphere that does the same. Ideal for socializing with a group of friends, it will be an experience to remember.
Clarke's offers a range of American dishes, accompanied by craft beers and a small wine list. They work hard to use the best quality ingredients including meat from Bill Riley Meats, and it really shows in their food.
Open Monday and Tuesday from 07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday to Friday from 07:00 - 02:00
Saturday 08:00 - 02:00
Relax, kick back and enjoy the warm inviting atmosphere softened by sparkling chandeliers, scattered cushions and sexy sounds. Deli Delish wraps the palate in exotic flavours infused with a traditional twist.
Enjoy sumptuous home cooked foods that pay homage to the roots of flavour and taste, real Moroccan chicken tagine, traditional Malay curries and smooth classic creations of Oxtail and Venison stew.
Signature dishes such as Deli Delish Greek-style lamb burger or prosciutto wrapped fillet and tiger prawns with mango and chilli relish, intoxicate the senses cooled by a glass of boutique white wine harvested straight from 4 of the 7 wine estates in Hout Bay.
With a European ambience spilling out onto pavements shaded by the cool warmth of Fisca trees, patrons enjoy delectable imported or cured meats and cheeses served with freshly baked breads dressed in speciality condiments and pates.
Whether dining alfresco, indulging in delightful combinations or enjoying lazy days savouring homely breakfasts, Deli Delish promises a warm and memorable dining experience that revitalises the soul.
Nestled along the vibrant Long Street, this modern sleek eatery delights with finger licking and lip smacking dishes straight from South America.
The menu bursts with moreish snacks such as barbequed ribs; fried chicken and Jambalaya served with sides of crisp French fries, cheesy grits or whipped mashed potatoes.
Feast sarmies washed down with a cold brewski or two and seduce your sweet tooth with the iconic Mississippi mud pie.
If it is authentic Japanese cuisine you are seeking, this is your place. Fuji Yumi is located in the heart of bustling Cape Town on the corner of Loop and Church Street and specializes in contemporary and traditional Japanese food.
The seasonality of the menu definitely contributes to the quality of the dishes and only the freshest ingredients are used. Starters include old favourites like spring rolls, as well as the more contemporary Ostrich Tataki, briefly seared and thinly sliced ostrich with a vinegar sauce. Great miso soups, fried rice and a variety of salads are also on offer.
A delectable variety of sushi, sashimi, California rolls, rainbow rolls, fashion sandwiches and maki rolls can be enjoyed in the diner's preferred combination. Party platters can also be ordered ranging from 60 to 80 pieces of sushi, sashimi, Calfornia rolls and sandwiches.
The service is personalized and attentive and the invigorating space reflects this warmth. The restaurant also offers private rooms for special events, corporate dinners, birthday parties, and even private dining. Fuji Yumi is open from Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner and on Saturdays for dinner only.
This restaurant exudes warmth, style and elegance, both through the interior and the ambience. Rich woods, reds and yellows are juxtaposed by a sleek and modern layout.
The menu is large - really large. It offers a variety of soups, spring rolls, satay dishes, tempura dishes, seafood, teppanyaki dishes, Thai curries, and a wide selection of prawn-, fish-, chicken-, duck-, beef- and lamb dishes. What a mouthful.
Add a variety of sushi like California rolls, fashion sandwiches, sashimi, nigiri and hand rolls and you'll probably come to the conclusion that you're going to have to visit more than once.
There are a number of interesting 'chef's specials' on the menu. The Dragon and Phoenix is chicken and prawn cooked in a sweet chilli sauce. The Love Boat comprises prawns, beef, lamb, chicken and duck cooked in and Indonesian sambal sauce. Then there is New Hong's Omelette - seasonal vegetables, chicken and prawns.
Hong Sushi delivers on atmosphere, flavour and value for money.
Located along Waterkant Street, Keenwa invites exploration and relaxation in a low-key setting.
Experience flavours from the country characterized by fresh, light and easy-to-eat flavours.
For a starter try the ceviche – fish marinated in limejuice, sprinkled with chillies, prawns and passion fruit, or warm your palate with baby potatoes with a creamy feta and chilli sauce.
Mains feature succulent beef schnitzel with fried banana on a bed of beans and rice topped with a fried egg or Quinoa (pronounced keenwa) salads.
For something sweet, try alfajores, a very sweet shortbread biscuit filled with manjar blanco (a milky caramel).
Experience the Americas at Keenwa in the City Bowl.
The interior soothes and relaxes with dark wooden polished floors, raw concrete pillars and face brick walls heightened with carved wooden plaques and rich oxblood red leather booths extending privacy with high backrests.
The menu goes full throttle into American favourites like buffalo chicken wings with blue-cheese sauce and prawn gumbo for starters.
Meat offerings make a grand performance from tender Chalmar steaks, flame-grilled to perfection and smokey, barbequed baby-back ribs.
Meat platters make dining easy for those who cannot decide piled high with thin-cut French fries, crispy onion rings, corn on the cob and a selection of signature meats served with a tangy wholegrain mustard sauce.
Round off your meal with a baked cheesecake or the key-lime pie and a nice bottle of wine.
For a truly unforgettable evening of decadent dining in stylish surrounds, try the world-famous Nobu.
Fresh South African seafood is complemented with indigenous spices and the superior skill of talented chefs. The sushi and sashimi creations are a must for sushi lovers.
A bar offering a selection of Sakes, plum wines and Japanese beer is situated on the upper level for those who wish to sample the best beverages that Japan has to offer.
Sample the delights that Nobu has to offer and experience the many reasons why this chain of Japanese restaurants has become so popular across the globe.
On a Roll is exactly what it says – hot dogs! Of all kinds. This retro restaurant serves it up for the meat eaters, vegetarians and kiddies. The gourmet hot dogs are served with classic French fries plus there are other yummy sides to choose from like corn on the cob with chilli butter. On a Roll is unique and a must for every walk of life. And the jukebox literally rocks.
Operating Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 12h00 until late;
Sunday from 12h00 until chef's has enough.
With its Mediterranean feel, trees and open air space, Sirocco has all the right ingredients for long, lazy lunches in the sun. Situated on the Main Road in Kalk Bay, Sirocco is a seasonal restaurant that only opens in Summer, specialising in fresh food.
There are decadent and healthy options on the menu for breakfast, with freshly squeezed juices and baked goods on offer. The menu consists of relaxed yet sophisticated food, from Eggs Benedict to fresh salmon and cream cheese croissants. Gourmet salads are popular choices on the lunch menu, with fresh line fish and calamari competing as favourites.
Draw out the experience with excellent local wines or cocktails and experience the energy and magic in Kalk Bay during season.
Breakfast and Lunch Monday to Sunday, 8am until 4pm from 1 October until 30 April only.
Bespoke black cubes contrast the wood and brick interior accented by ambient paper lanterns.
Decanters of piping hot sake compliment the phenomenal sushi and myriad of delicious Tempura, tofu and noodle dishes.
The menu focuses on sushi, Japanese and contemporary flavours such as deep-fried tofu in hot tentsuyu sauce, or a warming bowl of super-slippery udon noodles served in delicately flavoured, piping-hot broth.
Desserts indulges with Papa San's home-made ice creams and sorbets in interesting flavours such as pumpkin and soy-milk coconut.
Wine is served by bottle or glass hosted by small wine estates.
Takumi brings a touch of Asian splendor to Gardens, serving tantalising dishes for lunch and dinner.
This beautiful, funky, contemporary restaurant is situated in Century City and is open from Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Here you will find loads of wine and beer specials, live entertainment, sports day specials accompanied with an awesome vibe every Saturday, and a great function venue for private get-togethers.
The menu is simple but extensive and all dishes are very reasonably priced. Diners can find anything from wraps, sandwiches, and burgers to delicious filling breakfasts on the menu. A definite must-try is the classic favourite, Steak, Egg and Chips, comfort food at its best. Other traditional dishes include mash and peas, fish and chips, chicken cordon blue and the pasta of the day.
If it is a great vibe, reasonable prices, friendly service and hearty food you are after, this is the place to go.
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Before she arrived at the Brown School, Associate Professor Renee M. Cunningham-Williams, PhD, MPE, LCSW received her Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology degree from the University's School of Medicine while completing a two-year NIDA post-doctoral fellowship in Psychiatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Her research centers on the comorbidity of mental health disorders, particularly those relating to behavioral addictions, risk taking, and antisocial behaviors. She has developed several diagnostic assessments for pathological gambling. Other areas of interest include HIV prevention, substance abuse/dependence and the methodology of street outreach to culturally diverse and hidden populations.
Dr. Cunningham-Williams' practice, training, and experiences have included working with diverse populations such as juvenile and adult offenders, pregnant and parenting adolescents, families who are homeless, and adult survivors of domestic violence and childhood abuse. In addition, she is a faculty associate of the School's Center for Mental Health Services Research and Comorbidity and Addictions Center.
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NBA Slideshow
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Lionel Messi's tax evasion case will continue this Tuesday, with the Barcelona star and his father accused of defrauding the government of around €4.1m between 2007 and 2009. More »90Min - 1 hour 15 minutes ago
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Being the Boss of Goss is a full-time gig and a British bank holiday won't stop Kevin Darling hunting out press rumours so you don't have to. Higuain is in demand this morning, Liverpool are favourites, while Manchester United target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. More »Kevin Darling - 4 hours ago
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In an obvious stroke of marketing synchronicity, it's no coincidence that James Franco's and Anne Hathaway's recent films are being released on DVD/Blu-ray this week, just a few days after the duo hosted Hollywood's biggest yearly extravaganza of pomp and self-congratulation.
It's interesting that Cole Smithey would evoke the name of Nicolas Cage when commenting on Liam Neeson's recent fondness for genre pictures that would seem beneath his talents. In his review of Unknown, which opens here at 12:01 a.m. tonight, Smithey says, "How Liam Neeson went from being that rare thespian animal of a leading-man character actor to a full-on action star while still keeping his artistic integrity is a mystery. It's certainly more than Nicolas Cage could do."
While the latter is hard to argue against — though I'm not giving up hope on Cage just yet (see 2009's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans) — I'm not so sure the former is still accurate.
In an effort to be as informative as possible to Tristate cinema geeks of every genre, political persuasion and religious affiliation, I thought I'd alert you to the coming presence of a movie that some have called "excellent," "very worthwhile" and "absolutely dynamic."
After weeks of neglect, I finally caught James L. Brooks' How Do You Know at Danbarry Western Hills last week. (You know I was keen to catch it if I endured Danbarry WH, a second-run/rate movie house that hasn't been refurbished since its opening more than a decade ago). Released amid the crowded, late-December awards season, Brooks' latest fell off my radar in part due to its lame title and acutely glossy trailer, which played up the ever-distracting presence of Jack Nicholsonas much as whatever unique qualities it might offer.


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There was a poorly defined part of a scarp-like ring partially visible under craters Rost A, Weigel and Weigel B. This ring is just beyond the Schiller-Zucchius basin center which was not yet illuminated by sunlight. The southeastern portion of this ring illuminated by the rising sun presented a half dark, half illuminated pathway that ended at the terminator. I found this view at the eyepiece quite fascinating and had some difficulty capturing it correctly.
The "unfavorable" libration of this part of the moon near the terminator contributed to the shallow angle view. Even the appearance of famous, elongated, paramecium shaped crater Schiller was unusual.
These are the kinds of surprises that get me motivated to sketch the moon.
A beautiful photo of this region of the moon ( by Carmelo Zannelli) was featured on June 10, 2010 at LPOD. http://lpod.wikispaces.com/June+10,+2010
For this sketch I used: Black Canson sketching paper, 14"x 9", White and black Conte' pencils, a blending stump, plastic eraser. After scanning, contrast and brightness were adjusted slightly using the scanner.
Telescope: 10 inch f/5.7 Dobsonian and 9mm eyepiece 161x
Date: 6-23-2010, 1:45 – 2:30 UT
Temperature: 27° C (80° F)
clear, calm
Seeing: Antoniadi III
Co-longitude: 44.3°
Lunation: 10.6 days
Illumination: 88.2 %
Observing Location: +41°37' +87° 47'
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Although we griped last week about the seemingly never-ending stream of Sarah Palin-themed games, we found one this morning that breaks the standard Sarah-shooting-at-stuff mold.
Palin as President is an entertaining trifle which explores how the controversial Guv might perform in the White House. It's definitely good for 3-5 minutes of work avoidance at the office. Forward it to 19 other people and – presto! – you've sabotaged an entire hour of organizational productivity.
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Things to see and do - Burgas
Leaving for Bulgaria
Archaeological Museum :
Nearby tourist sites
Nearby hotels
Hotel Doro from25 €Book
Hotel Opera from24 €Book
Hotel Burgas Free University from30 €Book
Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Museum : Michelin's recommendations
The Archaeological Museum at Burgas presents a chronological display of objects discovered locally. Particularly interesting are the remains of Thracian civilisation: the statue of a man (5C BC), a vase decorated with Dionysian scenes (4C BC) and a ritual slab illustrating a horseman (2-3C). The Greek and Roman periods are also represented, as well as the two Bulgarian empires (vases, jugs, fragments of mosaic dating from the same period as the Nesebar churches and splendid jewellery).
Useful Information
- Address : Aleko-Bogoridi 21 21 BG - 8000 Burgas8000Burgas
- Prices : 3 bgn
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post6598719280360403933..comments2016-05-26T06:06:27.855-07:00Comments on Down the Line!: + MONDAY NETCORDS: Murray making moves...Flink on Doha....Davis Cup format still sucksRich Rodriguezhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-86228451471651885552008-11-12T00:52:00.000-08:002008-11-12T00:52:00.000-08:00No prob marys, there are already enough Rafanatics...No prob marys, there are already enough Rafanatics around anyway, it's getting crowded... ;-))

Um, is it me or did I just read something about blow job Rafa?

Man, I think I'm losing my mind. firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-17559543794128428372008-11-11T13:44:00.000-08:002008-11-11T13:44:00.000-08:00Natch,sorry but Andy's got a great body &...Natch,sorry but Andy's got a great body & give me him over Rafa any day!MaryShttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-45298644976623733002008-11-11T12:59:00.000-08:002008-11-11T12:59:00.000-08:00Oh, and put me down for one of those blow...I mean...Oh, and put me down for one of those blow...I mean, blow-up firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-69556947714989136382008-11-11T12:58:00.000-08:002008-11-11T12:58:00.000-08:00I wonder if Any feels like the fattest one in the ...I wonder if Any feels like the fattest one in the locker room? Think he dresses quickly so no one will get a good look? Not that they'd want to...
Rafa, on the other hand...
...Oh, Rich...why'd you talk me down from the roof yesterday? I must have me some Rafa soon or I'll spontaneously firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-8710317916324927362008-11-11T12:42:00.000-08:002008-11-11T12:42:00.000-08:00LOL tennis observer!Glad Andy's wearing his white ...LOL tennis observer!

Glad Andy's wearing his white shirt again,prefer it to his black stripey one!!MaryShttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-2253113902220158522008-11-11T11:22:00.000-08:002008-11-11T11:22:00.000-08:00'Fed's comment on missing Rafa was hilarious: "We'...'Fed's comment on missing Rafa was hilarious: "We're not dating."'

Federer is dating Wawrinka that's why he said this.Tennis firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-14503169582234260582008-11-11T09:14:00.000-08:002008-11-11T09:14:00.000-08:00Blimp.... LMAO.Where can I order blow-up Rafa???Blimp.... LMAO.

Where can I order blow-up firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-73900616991708765352008-11-11T08:56:00.000-08:002008-11-11T08:56:00.000-08:00we'll havet to get you both a life sized blow up d...we'll havet to get you both a life sized blow up doll of rafa to keep you company until next year. how does that sound?

as for a-rod, he wears all his clothes way too big. he's a big guys but his clothes are bigger in a bad way.

i don't know how he manages to make lacoste look bad.Richhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-63091155877204493622008-11-11T08:28:00.000-08:002008-11-11T08:28:00.000-08:00I miss Le Rafalet too. :(And why does AR look like...I miss Le Rafalet too. :(

And why does AR look like some big, beer guzzling frat boy in that t-shirt?
He looks like a t-shirted Good Year firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-82858538252826423122008-11-11T03:31:00.001-08:002008-11-11T03:31:00.001-08:00I forgot to mention: I MISS RAFA!!!I forgot to mention: I MISS email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2253867020130053273.post-13074009033657038092008-11-11T03:31:00.000-08:002008-11-11T03:31:00.000-08:00If the mojo is Rafa, then yeah: the MC is missing ...If the mojo is Rafa, then yeah: the MC is missing some!

BTW, Fed's comment on missing Rafa was hilarious: "We're not dating."
I just imagined if they were... no shakehands at the net, instead a smack on the lips - Fed next to Uncle Toni in Rafa's box all blushing during the fistpumping - Rafa in Fed's box going all Mirka, stuffing M&M's into his mouth - Fed and Rafa having some splashy beach fun in Mallorca... email@example.com


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|21st July 2013, 01:43 AM
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1.5.2 FTB packs
The FTB packs for 1.5.2 have been announced but not released yet.
Slowpoke made the announcement at New Mod Packs | Feed the Beast
|22nd July 2013, 04:09 AM
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I assume we are waiting for 1.6 before moving forward with discussions on what we do next?
Currently playing: ESO
Currently retired from playing: EQ2, Vanguard Saga of Heroes, Fallen Earth, WoW, Mortal Online, Perpetuum, Rift, SWTOR, EVE (again), Minecraft, Archeage, Elite Dangerous, Landmark (can you retire from something not released?)
|22nd July 2013, 11:26 AM
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Well, actually, I think that's something we probably need to discuss. There's no timeline for the 1.6 FTB release. In fact, Slowpoke had originally said that there would be no official 1.5 release, but apparently 1.6 is so far off he changed his mind.
|22nd July 2013, 01:13 PM
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Hmm, interesting then yes, I think we should discuss. We obviously have some decisions to make as regards moving forward with an FTB pack especially around Gregtech. Is 1.5.2 supposed to be more stable?
Currently playing: ESO
Currently retired from playing: EQ2, Vanguard Saga of Heroes, Fallen Earth, WoW, Mortal Online, Perpetuum, Rift, SWTOR, EVE (again), Minecraft, Archeage, Elite Dangerous, Landmark (can you retire from something not released?)
|22nd July 2013, 01:33 PM
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I've been playing the beta versions, but single player only. I'm mostly of the mind that it's good practice to wait a week or two, given how past FTB releases have shaken out.
That being said, you're talking to someone who's building a mod pack around a mod clearly labeled 'alpha'.
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Ack. I just started looking more closely at the new 1.5 packs, and it looks like RedPower 2 is out. Apparently the Mod creator hasn't updated or even committed to update the pack for 1.5, and it just doesn't work. That is one of my favorite packs what with the redstone wire, lamps, and microblocks, not to mention the marble and basalt/volcanoes.
Power Converters is in the "Unleashed" pack but disabled by default, according to that list. I wonder if that is because it made conversion too easy? I liked it.
Ah well. It looks like a lot of my recent learning about redstone wire may be for naught for future servers.
The Tauren formerly known as Braus.
Minecraft - daosbrew
|21st August 2013, 11:10 AM
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The author of Redpower2 communicates very little with the community. If you are looking for a redwire replacement. Minefactory's rednet system is very nice, I personally found I could make some builds more compact using this over redpower bundled cable.
It can also be used with computercraft in the same way bundled cable was used.
The 1.5.2 version of railcraft has Quarried stone, and abyssal stone as a replacement for marble/basalt.
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|24th August 2013, 09:22 PM
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Ok, with all this talk of resetting the TOG server, I decided to try FTB again...
and failed
Can't get their launcher working, complains of an IO exception saying the minecraft servers are down.
I know they're not, I can log into vanilla fine, but the big bad internet all the queries on this say it's Mojang's problem, which is obviously not the case. Anyone got any suggestions?
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Re: Which counting system to use
Posted by T-Hopper on Sunday, 7 December 1997, at 4:23 p.m., in response to Re: Which counting system to use, posted by Bootlegger on Saturday, 6 December 1997, at 11:26 p.m.
It is important to remember that the system you use is not necessarily the most important part of your
play. All valid card counting systems work, and most systems perform with only a few fractions of a
percentage point between them.
This could be interpreted the wrong way. If System A has an advantage of 1.1% and System B has an advantage of 1.2%, the difference could be called 0.1% of your action or it could be called 9% of your win rate.
More important is the ability to play the system once you get into
the casino, and to do it in such a way that doesn't attract attention. Learn to understand what your
bankroll can tolerate and don't overbet. Learn what bet spreads work the best for the game you are
playing. If somebody said "show me the money" when it comes to blackjack, the money is in the
spread, not the system.
This is true, as long as you don't go too far with this. Some proponents of simpler counts like to say "The conditions are more important than the system" and then take a logical flying leap to the conclusion that simpler systems are better because those players will play against better conditions and/or get a wider spread. The extra .1% or .2% is going to always be there, regardless of the conditions. Of course the player of a more advanced system should make just as much of an effort to get a wider spread, deeper penetration, or more favorable rules, as the other player.
I'm not accusing you of making this claim, because you didn't, but I've seen it many times in the past year.
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Eugenia began her career working with Haute Couture Designers in her native Greece before coming to the United States to pursue bridal design. Due to popular demand, she started her own line of bridal gowns, after years of creating beautiful custom gowns for her clients.
While her style and craftsmanship reflect her European background, Eugenia wedding dresses keep the modern American woman in mind. "Women are more fashion forward today; they have a lot of confidence and a strong sense of their personal style... It gives me the freedom to create something unique--- I know that it will be appreciated."
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How to Read Normal Playing Cards for Romance (4 Kings Method)
Many people love to have their fortunes read, especially when it comes to romance and love. While this is commonly done using a Tarot deck, read on to learn how to do this using a standard deck of playing cards.
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1Remove all the face cards from the deck.
2Place the four kings (or queens depending on who is being read) in a line in front of you.
3Ask the person being read to assign a person they know of the opposite gender to each of the kings.
4Shuffle the remaining deck.
5Fan out the deck.
6Ask the person to choose two cards that will represent their relationship with the king. Place these cards on top of each other, face down beneath the first king.
7Ask the person to choose one card that will represent their family card with the king. Place this card face down beneath the relationship cards.
8Ask the person to choose one card that will represent their lifestyle card with the king. Place this card face down beneath the family card.
9Repeat for each king.
10Flip over all of the cards, overlapping the 2 relationship cards at the corners to signify that these cards directly relate to each other.
11Read the relationship cards. Subtract the card of lower value from the card of higher value. The interpretation of the total is:
- 1-3 = more hate than love
- 4-6 = good balance of love and hate
- 7-9 = more love than hate
12Read the family card. This card shows how many children you will have with that person. The interpretation is:
- 1-2 = 1 kid
- 3-4 = 2 kids
- 5-6 = 3 kids
- 7-8 = 4 kids
- 9-10 = 5 kids
13Read the lifestyle card. This card describes the financial life you will have with that person. The interpretation is:
- 1-3 = poor
- 4-7 = middle class
- 8-10 = wealthy
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[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE's monthly production report looks at independent films in various stages of production. If you'd like to tell us about a film in production for future columns, please contact us.]
In October's edition of indieWIRE's production column, Jason Guerrasio profiles five new films in various stages of production. This month's group includes Cameron Hickey's "The Delegates," Michael and Mark Polish's "Manure" and "Stay Cool," Cary Fukunaga's "Sin Nombre," Nicole Holofcener's Untitled Project and Robinson Devor's "You Can't Win."
"The Delegates"
Highlighting the Democratic National Convention, Cameron Hickey's documentary promises to give a behind-the-scenes look at how the delegates experience the convention, while critiquing our democratic process.
Having focused on human rights and social injustices in past films ("Garlic and Watermelons," "The Alphabet Book") with producing partner/wife, Lauren Feeney, the thought of doing a film on politics had never been of interest for the two until podcasting earlier in the year at the New Hampshire primaries for DoubleSpeak, an online radio show created by political insiders Matthew and Peter Slutsky. "We knew we were going to the convention and it occurred to me I wanted to do something that had a little more staying power than something that was just going to be interesting on that day," says Hickey a few weeks before heading to Denver for the convention.
To find their subjects they sent out an e-mail blast to ten percent of the just under 5,000 delegates going to the convention. Hickey says they heard back from 55 interested delegates, including Hilary Clinton supporters who converted over to Barack Obama (some begrudgingly) during the convention, the mother of a solider killed in Iraq, a transgender delegate, a gay Unitarian Universalist Minster and a Iraq/Afghanistan war vet.
Though Hickey is aware of the historical significance of this convention, he says that isn't what motivated him to make the film. "We want to make something that is a bit different from what you're going to get out of the news media," he says. "I would love to be filming one of our subjects and have Obama in the background because we're not focusing on him while everyone else is."
Financed through online donations, the film was shot on three HD cameras by Hickey, Feeney and D.P. Jason Martin. Hickey is realistic of his film's distribution possibilities and hopes to build an audience through the Internet and self-distribute the film. It's co-produced by DoubleSpeak and Hickey/Feeney's company Pattern Films.
[For more information, please visit www.thedelegates.net]
"Manure"/"Stay Cool"
Michael and Mark Polish ("The Astronaut Farmer") conclude a hectic summer where they shot two features - a period drama about manure salesmen starring Billy Bob Thornton and a '80s-inspired dramady starring Winona Ryder.
"We were working on a bigger studio project when we learned the strike was going to push everything back," says Michael, who does the directing and co-writes with his brother Mark who also stars in the films. "We always have one or two scripts tucked away so we decided to make both films over the summer."
With Billy Bob Thornton already attached to the "Manure" project they filmed it first. In the film, Thornton leads a team of five who go ranch to ranch to sell manure. The film also stars Tea Leoni, Ed Helms and Kyle MacLachlan. Wrapped in June, the two then switched to the '80s themed "Stay Cool" which stars Mark as an author who returns to his hometown to give a commencement speech at his high school and in the process comes across childhood friends and foes leading to a nostalgic reunion. Filming wrapped in August. Ryder plays Mark's love interest, Sean Astin, Chevy Chase, Josh Holloway, Jon Cryer and Frances Conroy also star (Conroy also stars in "Manure"). "You wouldn't think they came from the same filmmakers," says Michael about the projects. "'Manure' is in the vain of 'Tin Men' while 'Stay Cool' is contemporary but has the feel of the late '80s. People thought we were nuts when we decided to do this."
Michael admits the process was grueling, but because both films were different it kept things fresh. "'Manure' was on a soundstage while for 'Stay Cool' we shot in every location we could be in, so that was neat. And we edited 'Manure' on weekends when we were shooting 'Stay Cool' so it felt like we were watching a movie on the weekends."
Filmed in Santa Clarita, CA, the brothers created their own company, Prohibition Pictures, to make the films and found financing through private investors. The same crew was used for both films. Films were produced by the Polish brothers, Ken Wayne Johnson and Jonathan Sheldon, D.P. David Mullen shot on the Red camera for both films and the editors were Cary Gries ("Stay Cool") and J.D. Smyth ("Manure").
With both films scheduled to be locked by November, Michael says he'd really like to see both play as a double feature at next year's Sundance. "Last year I was a juror at the festival and told them about the idea," he says. "It would fit well because next year will be ten years since we premiered 'Twin Falls Idaho' there."
"Sin Nombre"
Award-winning short filmmaker Cary Fukunaga ("Victoria Para Chino") steps into features with a thriller that highlights the dangerous journey Central American immigrants take to make it to the U.S.
In "Sin Nombre" (which means nameless in English) we follow a young hood who while on the run from the gang he's disbanded finds himself helping a young girl trying to get to the U.S. border by hiding on top of a moving train.
Financed by Focus Features, Fukunaga plucked the story from the binder full of research he had from making the short "Victoria Para Chino," which put him on the map after winning awards at Sundance, Gen Art and a Student Academy Award in 2005. "Everyone kept asking me at Sundance what I was doing next," he recalls. "I had this wealth of research so I pumped out a really simple feature script and I sent it to the Sundance Lab. They told me to keep working on it."
For most that means returning to the laptop for rewrites, for Fukunaga it meant heading to Guatemala. There he interviewed police, gang members, hung out in immigrant shelters and train yards, then finally built up the nerve to ride on top of a freight train. "The day I chose it was raining and I was sick, the train yard was packed with immigrants and the train came at two in the morning," he recalls. "I was traveling with10-15 immigrants and two hours into the trip the train stops and there are gunshots and later on I was told that bandits had jumped on and killed someone."
Fukunaga returned home and wrote a draft in two weeks. It was accepted in the Lab and was then bought by Focus soon after, the first Spanish-language produced film by the company. "It was a good year," he says with a chuckle.
But was it necessary to ride the train? "There was no way I could have written it without doing it," he answers. "My crew was amazing but I couldn't rely on my ADs to create the atmosphere unless I knew exactly what it looked like. And just experiencing the attack and the comradery with these people was an enriching experience. This is not my story, this is not my background, so I felt unless I shared some of that I was potentially making money off of someone else's misery." To create the look of immigrants hiding above a speeding train without anyone getting hurt, the crew created the fright cars on top of flatbed tractor trailers.
Currently in post, the film was shot in Mexico City in 35 days last September on 35mm anamorphic. Produced by Amy Kaufman, the D.P. is Adriano Goldman and Luis Carballar is editing. Film is executive produced by Gerardo Barrera's Creando Films and Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna's Canana Films. Focus will release in '09.
Untitled Nicole Holofcener Film
Nicole Holofcener's ("Friends With Money") New York City-set drama about the lives of two residents in an apartment complex is the first time the writer-director has filmed in the Big Apple since her debut, "Walking and Talking," twelve years ago.
"Inherently different things will come out of me and will be explored in the movies because of a different location," says Holofcener. "I felt the New York co-op situation is very unique to that city and I couldn't picture this story taking place anywhere else."
In the film, Oliver Platt and Holofcener regular Catherine Keener star as a couple who have bought the apartment next door to them so they can expand their place but have to wait patiently for the old lady currently living there (played by Ann Guilbert) to pass on before they can move forward with their plans. In the process the neighbors and their families (Amanda Peet and Rebecca Hall play the old ladies' granddaughters) lives interchange causing the situation to become more complicated.
Holofcener says the story - which she began writing after finishing the "Friends with Money" DVD - was inspired from a similar situation that happened to her friend. "She did exactly that. She bought the apartment next door and waited for this woman to die," Holofcener says. "She ended up befriending the woman and sobbed at her funeral. I thought that would be an interesting story to tell."
Shot mostly in the Chelsea area of New York, Holofcener says the film isn't location heavy and wouldn't describe it as a "New York film." But that didn't mean there weren't any New York moments on set. "Amanda Peet and I got in someone's face because she wouldn't get out of the shot. Those things just don't happen in L.A., it's just different on the streets of New York."
Filming over the summer for 24 days, it was shot on Super 16mm by Yaron Orbach and edited by Rob Frazen. Produced by Anthony Bregman, Sony Classics ponyed up the $3 million budget and will distribute in '09.
"You Can't Win"
Robinson Devor ("Zoo") adapts Jack Black's gripping look into the 1920s hobo underworld for his latest project.
Known as the book that inspired William S. Burroughs to write "Junkie," Black's best-selling 1926 autobiography, "You Can't Win," recounts his vagabond life filled with freight hoping, stints in and out of prison and getting hooked on opium to name just a few.
For over two years producer Zachariah Sebastian has owned the rights to the book, which he first discovered while working at New York City's East Village Books eight years ago, and has been searching, along with his producing partner Robert Scarff, for a way to make the film. Sebastian's first break was finding a kindred spirit in author-screenwriter Barry Gifford ("Wild at Heart," "Lost Highway") who agreed to write the first draft of the script. "I approached him and he said, 'In the '70s Burroughs talked about trying to make this into a movie but nothing came of it.' So once he got involved we got a lot of momentum and he introduced me to a lot of his friends in the business." Then after seeing "Zoo," Sebastian was enticed by Devor's ability and became convinced he was right for the project after seeing his first film, an adaptation of Charles Willeford's offbeat noir "The Woman Chaser." "Seeing he was a fan of '50s pulpy fiction and I found out he was a fan of Burroughs work, I thought he would be a good fit."
Currently casting, Devor and writing partner Charles Mudede are completing a final draft of the script and Sebastian hopes for a late '08 start date shooting in and around Portland.


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A big part of a real estate agents business can be via referrals from your sphere of influence. If you are not getting referrals…you might be wondering why your sphere of influence real estate business sucks?
1. Your real estate sphere doesn't understand what you do.
This is the most common reason I've seen with my real estate coaching. Does your real estate sphere know what you do and how you do it?
I see real estate agents marketing that they specialize in commercial, residential, investment, land, condo, duplex, etc. It's hard to specialize in everything and it also confuses your sphere. They don't know how to explain to their family, friends, coworkers what you do and how you could help them…so they don't even try.
View a real estate coaching video on sphere of influence tip #1 on Youtube
2. You don't think you should have to ask your real estate sphere for referrals.
Maybe you think that your past clients will just automatically think to recommend your services to others because you did such an awesome job…Not gonna happen.
"Studies have shown that customer satisfaction does not equate with continued sales." – Jill Griffin, author of Customer Loyalty
You have to take ownership of your business and ask your real estate sphere of influence for referrals. It's not their job. It's your job.
View a coaching video on reason #2 on getting more referrals from you sphere on Youtube
3. Your sphere of influence doesn't feel important.
People like to feel that they are part of an exclusive club. Inside this exclusive club people can feel important, like an insider. As insider, you have more prestige to invite others to join the club.
What are you doing to create an exclusive club for your sphere and past clients? Making your past clients feel more like friends than prospects or leads will actually help you generate more business, but also be more fun.
Learn more about reason #3 an how to get more referrals by watching this Youtube video
4. You don't refer people to your sphere of influence.
Your sphere is in business. They need a network. They need to make sales. The Law of Reciprocity is powerful. Look at your database and see who you can start recommending to each other.
"You can close more business in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you." – Dale Carnegie
Watch a short video on Youtube about giving referrals to your sphere of influence
5. You don't have something to share or worth sharing.
Do you create content for your sphere of influence, past clients and future clients? What I'm asking is are you real estate blogging?
If you have created content that your real estate sphere can share with their friends, family, co-workers it makes it easy for them and is a great excuse for them to recommend you.
It could be a blog post, a video, a webinar, an eBook or a newsletter. Show your expertise and make it easy to get referrals from your sphere of influence.
Watch a coaching video on creating content for your sphere on Youtube
6. You aren't thanking people for referrals.
Gratitude and acknowledgment can go a long way. A simple thank you is powerful.
Do you have system in place that when someone recommends you or sends you a referral, you follow up with a thank you?
Taking the time to say thank you will make you sphere feel their efforts are appreciated, which will keep them engaged and motivated to continue to recommend you. The thank you could be in the form of a gift, gift card, phone call or hand written thank you card. What ever it is you decide though…I feel the more customized it is to the person that recommended you, the more powerful it will be.
Watch a video on why saying thank you to your sphere of influence when they send your referrals is so important
7. You don't actively engage in networking activities.
Are you engaging in online and offline social networks?
You could be using facebook to get more referrals from your sphere but also other real estate agents from around the world. Are you using twitter to do this?
Using online social networks is a great opportunity to introduce people to each other also. ( see #4)
Look at some local business networking opportunities and groups like Kiwanis, Lions Club and Rotary. But also look to join some groups that revolve around your passions and hobbies. Look at Meetup.com to find these groups.
Also look for Facebook pages to engage with and read and comment on blogs. Build relationships and meet more people. The more people you know…the more opportunity you have to earn referrals.
Watch a video on increasing referrals with your real estate sphere of influence with networking
8. You haven't read Stop Contacting, Start Connecting
I have been working with real estate agents for awhile on growing a more solid referral based real estate business. I put some of my ideas, thoughts and information into an eBook.
Download the FREE eBOOK STOP Contacting, START Connecting
A 52 page eBook full of value to help you build the sphere of influence business you desire so you can live the life you deserve.
"Since taking Darin's class I got refocused and reconnected to my real estate sphere. In the last 40 days I have made $53,000. Just took two new listings and I'm having fun again in the real estate business." – Kris Cantrell


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RICHMOND - Katie Ellzy registered 12 points as Harrison Central (10-4) ran out to a 24-5 lead after a quarter and never looked back against Edison (2-14).
The Huskies' Jesse Ledger and Shianne Nameth evenly divided 16 points and Kara Dunfee checked in with nine.
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The Secret Service has ruled that bloggers must go shoeless when attending political events.
After the flack raised by Secret Service critics who questioned why President Bush found himself at the mercy of an Iraqi journalist's size tens, the security org took a preemptive position, requiring that all bloggers, journalists and hosts from Air America, PBS, NPR and MSNBC would be required to remove their shoes before entering secure zones when the president, vice president James Dobson, and the CEOs of Blackwater and Haliburton are present
"We have long had serious concerns over stiletto heels and steel tipped union work boots," a spokesman for the secret service explained. "Now, we have an excuse... er, make that serious reason to secure the left's footwear. The policy also requires that no stiletto heels be worn in any press briefings where any member of congress is present. "The godless, women on the left will have to hike their droopy butts without the help of high heels," a press release from an un-named Secret service spokesman stated.
Adidas spokesman did not comment, but a Birkenstock spokesman said the company was offering free "shoe security" bags, with a place for reporters and bloggers to put their name. And a Nike spokesman stated that their slogan, "Just do it," does not necessarily apply to shoe throwing.
Keith Olbermann is reported to have denied his past pursuit of shoe heaving leisure activities. "It was pigskin I was throwing with football buddies, not shoe leather," he offered as a lame excuse.
Josh Marshall of talkingpointsmemo, has already put in an FOI to determine whether Native American made moccasins will be included in the new rules.
Joe Scarborough, of Morning Joe, was given an exclusion from the rules, but Mika Brezhinski was informed that she, along with her father, would be required to go barefoot.
Thom Hartmann, of Air America Radio described how, when Thomas Jefferson first met with the Chinese, he also, voluntarily removed his shoes, so, Hartmann, would be honored, in the spirit of Jefferson, to do the same with the inscrutable Bush.
Ed Schultz and Stefanie Miller of Jones Radio devoted an hour each to call-ins describing ways to throw shoes and fantasy shoe throw targets. Their seven second delay was invoked a8 times between the two of them. Producers explained most of them had to do with where callers wanted to plant the shoes.
David Swanson, of afterdowningstreet, asked if a decree like this, coming under the authorization of Bush, would be an impeachable offense.
Rachel Maddow, wearing five inch spike heels, behind her desk, and switching to Birkenstock flats, observed, "They've talked me down."
Phil Donahue explained that his shoes, as well as his show, were taken away from him in 2003, when his show, the highest rated on MSNBC, was shut down, because, MSNBC cited, of low viewership. An MSNBC memo later surfaced, stating that Donahue offered a "difficult public face for NBC in a time of war......He seems to delight in presenting guests who are anti-war, anti-Bush and skeptical of the administration's motives."
Jay Leno, soon to be hosting a 10 PM show that will probably have more political content than his late night show, was left with just one shoe-- the right foot-- and given a warning.
David Letterman had to hand over his shoes to John McCain, who sent Sarah Palin to pick them up. The RNC had to explain that they were not hers to keep.
Chris Matthews was notified that the policy would apply to him. He'd have to keep his shoes off, except in Pennsylvania.
Chris Bowers of Openleft analyzed five shoe polls and reported that blue state voters oppose the shoeless policy two to one and observed that Red state republican evangelical women didn't seem to understand the problem. "Isn't it God's way to go barefoot and pregnant?" they asked.
Treasury Secretary started to ask if there any financiers or bankers among those affected, then changed his mind. "Who needs shoes, anyway. We walk on the backs of the morons who bought the buyout," he joked, when he was near a microphone he thought was turned off.
Techpresident's Micah Sifry, organizer of the new media conference Personal Democracy Forum, observed in about 140 characters, including using a tinyurl.com link, that shoes were so old-school analog, and that twitterers had been throwing digital shoes at Bush for what seemed like an eternity. Anna Marie Cox, Tim O'Reilly tweeted that they agreed, and Guy Kawasaki reported that alltop now has a shoe throwing page.
Katrina Vanden Heuvel, of THE NATION, brought out an issue of the Nation from 1929 showing how a majority of Americans were shoeless back then and she this edict as a way for liberals to show solidarity with the victims of house foreclosures.
Several liberal bloggers questioned why the shoe ruling would apply to Caroline Kennedy, who didn't have enough experience to be considered for the no-shoes rule.
Greg Palast, in a BBC special report, revealed that Ohio had required that inner city voters had been required to remove their shoes before voting in the 2004 election. And Robert Kennedy Jr. co-authored a cartoon with Palast, published in Rolling Stone, telling how voters with black or brown wing tipped shoes were exempted from the shoe-vote disenfranchisement.
Michael Moore is reported to be writing a script for a new movie, a remake of Footloose, titled Sole-less in America.
Code Pink called for people to send in their old shoes to be used in a demonstration at the gates of the White House. So far they have received 200 truckloads worth and they have asked people to stop sending shoes and to show up at the White House to help unload the trucks. Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin is now wearing Pink sneakers, but was told to remove them before entering a congressional hearing.
Buzzflash's Mark Karlin announced that the Buzzflash wings of justice award was being given to Muntadar al-Zaidi, the Iraqi journalist-shoe-thrower whose actions set off the new secret service policy.
Alan Colmes, soon to be former co-host with Sean Hannity, denied that he had agreed to put his name on a shoe, which also included Hannity's-- on the bottom of the heel. But he commented, "The shoe does have a nice heft to it."
Politico, NY Times, Washington Post, CBS, ABC and Fox reporters complained, asking, "Why should we have to put up with the stinky liberal feet." A source reported that Harry Reid had commiserated with the mainstream media celebrities.
Dennis Kucinich issued a press release calling for a Department of Shoe Eloquence, and hailed Muntadar al-Zaidi as a hero of democracy.
It is reported that a foundation headed by Imelda Marcos has contacted the homeland security department to explore becoming the recipient of lost and forgotten shoes. Her foundation already has such an arrangement with the TSA, for airport screening areas.
Barack Obama's spokesman said the President-elect would like to reverse the ruling against progressives, even before he took office, but his transition team legal advisers explained that the way Bush had instituted the rule, it could take up to two years to reverse it and progressives should just wait and be patient.
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The side managed by Eusebio Sacristán started the month off with a win over Córdoba. Barça B are currently on a six-game unbeaten streak
2,580 spectators saw Deulofeu and Riverola's goals at the Mini Estadi
FC Barcelona B: Oier, J. Dos Santos, Rodri (Espinosa, min 85), Sergi Roberto, S. Gómez, Armando, Lobato (Carmona, min 72), Planas, Balliu, Gerard (Riverola, min 35) and Rafinha.
Córdova: Alberto G., Borja G, Charles, Ximo Navarro, Dubarbier, Fernández, López Silva, Alberto A., D. Prieto (Patiño, min 65), Airam C (Pepe Diaz, min 79) and J. Hervás (F. Vico, min 45).
Goals: 1-0, Gerard Deulofeu, min 20; 2-0, Martí Riverola, min 40.
Referee: José Luis Lesma López. Yellow card for Planas (min 37), J. Dos Santos (min 53), Alberto (min 62), Armando (min 68) and López Silva (min 81).
The Barça reserve side continued their run of good form this week as they took on Córdoba, sixth in the Liga Adelante table. The Azulgranas are unbeaten in their last six league fixtures - they've won three games and drawn three. They can face the final stretch of the season with a certain air of tranquility.
Barça B take the lead
The match started off with both teams, eager to strike first, creating goal scoring chances. The first shot on goal came on 12 minutes through Sergi Roberto. The player from Reus unleashed a shot from just outside the box but the ball missed its mark by very little. In the very next play, Córdoba responded. Airam had a one-on-one with Oier, however his acrobatic shot wasn't enough to beat the Catalan keeper.
Deulofeu, injured
The offensive effort put in by the reserve side brought its recompense after 20 minutes. Gerard Deulofeu opened up the scoring after taking advantage of a good pass from Ivan Balliu. The Catalan found himself alone in front of the keeper in the small area and he had no mercy as his buried the ball in the net. The game didn't change after the goal, both sides kept on trying to score. Rodri tried his luck after a pass from Deulofeu, but his shot was saved. Córdoba attempted to draw level through a cross from Javi Hervás, but the Barça defence was quick to clear the danger. Riverola came on for an injured Deulofeu on 35 minutes. The player will undergo further tests on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury.
As time went on, and with the scoreboard in Barça's favour, Eusebio Sacristán's men started to control the game through ball possession. The Azulgranas were feeling more and more comfortable in the match against the prickly Andalusian side. Martí Riverola scored the second goal on 40 minutes after knocking in a rebound from the keeper. The teams went to the dressing room with a 2-0 on the scoreboard.
Few chances in the second half
The second half wasn't quite as intense as the first. The goal-scoring chances were few and far between for both teams. Barça B, however, did manage to create a couple of chances; one through Riverola's cross and another through a strike from Armando from a corner.
The match continued with the same dynamic until the 90th minute. The Azulgranas, who had the game secured, tried to consolidate their lead and Córdoba tried to pull one back; neither side were successful. In the end, Barça came away with another victory at home.
The next Barça B match will be against Girona on Saturday, April 14th at 18:00.


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A salvo of gunshots at a Greenmead Drive residence damaged the property but resulted in no injuries early Thursday morning.
Officers with the Kinston Department of Public Safety responded to the house in the 500 block of Greenmead Drive around 1:40 a.m., after which the woman living there said she�d heard a number of gunshots around 2:15 a.m.
The victim noticed a damaged window and officers detected a number of bullet holes on the outside of the residence.
There were no injuries, but damage to the window and exterior siding was estimated at $700.
The case remains under investigation.
Wes Wolfe can be reached at 252-559-1075 and email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @WolfeReports.
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|Political blogs outstrip other subjects in UK popularity poll
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Social media news blog, Mashable, was declared the most popular UK blog in research identifying the 50 most popular blogs in the UK.
Tech blogs, such as UK.techcrunch, nevillehobson.com and the BBC's tech blogs, featured heavily. However, the political blogs from the likes of Iain Dale and Guido Fawkes (who recently broke the story resulting in Damian McBrides resignation) are surprising winners in the research, with thirteen blogs in the top 50, and three in the top5. The other UK heavy hitters are blogs from the mainstream media such as the FT's Alpahaville and blogs from the likes of the BBC and the Guardian. The research, carried out by media monitoring and intelligence firm Cision, will be updated regularly. Blogs tend to be snapshots of conversations at the time, and Falk Rehkopf, head of research at Cision Europe warns that "communication professionals should be careful and not misunderstand this as a readymade contact list. The golden rules of communication apply more than ever in a social media context: understand who you are talking to – and why – before you engage."
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Known as the Carnival capital of the world, this year's edition of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is expected to attract a whopping 6 million revelers over 492 city blocks. Meanwhile, the city, already a pulsing, heaving organism, is preparing to become the center of the world in 2014 when it hosts the World Cup, and in 2016, when it hosts the summer Olympics. As the world begins to descend on the city, here are a few of the top hotels and properties throughout Rio de Janeiro.
Copacabana Palace
This year, the iconic Copacabana Palace celebrates its 90th anniversary with a $20 million facelift that included redesigned rooms, restaurants and the restoration of the hotel's original ceiling. Since opening its doors in 1923, the Art Deco hotel and Orient-Express property has become a landmark along Copacabana Beach and has hosted the likes of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, the Rolling Stones and Nelson Mandela. Its Hotel Cipriani Restaurant â modeled after the luxury Venetian hotel -- is likewise a popular dining destination for its fine dining Italian fare.
Hotel Santa Teresa
What used to be a historical coffee plantation mansion is now an award-winning Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel that's been called one of the best hotels in the world, and the best hotel in South America. Designed to evoke its natural, tropical surroundings, the property is described as a thematic journey through ethnic Brazil, from the Xingu and Tupi Guarani Indians, to the country's Afro-Brazilian traditions and culture and the mystical art of Bahia. Design elements of the hotel include linens, wild cotton, coconut and banana tree fibers, tropical wood, and recycled materials. Every room also guarantees panoramic views of the city, the harbor or the bay of Rio.
Located in the heart of Ipanema Beach, Hotel Fasano is a five-star property that carries the mark of French designer Philippe Starck's contemporary, sophisticated style. As such, it's a also popular among the glitzy, impossibly leggy, modelesque, and deep-pocketed crowd. Rooms and suites feature hardwood floors, Starck's "Dali-esque ear-shaped mirrors" and king-size beds with 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets strategically placed to provide oceanfront views. Its signature infinity pool also overlooks the ocean.
Marina All Suites
As one of the youngest additions to Leblon Beach, Marina All Suites is a boutique hotel that offers ocean views and a collection of eight suites created by Brazilian designers, each of which evokes its own atmosphere, color palette and feel. The Opala suite, for instance, is light, fresh and airy thanks to its white walls, furniture and bed sheets accented with touches of apple greens and red. The aim? To create a homey, happy and relaxed atmosphere. The hotel has 38 rooms, as well as a fitness center, masseuse parlor, pool and sauna.
Cama e Café
Want a more intimate Brazilian experience? Try a bed and breakfast with Cama e Café which has the endorsement of travel guidebook Lonely Planet for being one of the best accommodation sites in Rio. Instead of staying in a generic hotel room, about 40 local hosts welcome guests into their homes and give them a richer, more authentic experience that includes a Brazilian breakfast.


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Literacy Mid-South launches mobile app for volunteers
Literacy Mid-South has announced that it's now the first adult education program in the nation to offer a mobile app for its volunteers.
The app, which includes access to resources, a calendar, tutor reports and other tools, is available for Android devices here and for iOS devices here.
With the app, volunteers can "report hours, find resources, watch instructional videos, interact on social media and register for continuing education trainings and special events" straight from their phones, according to the group.


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Sarah Whitmore Talks With the Virtual Trainer
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Feb 24 2006 / Friday
etnies Girl team rider Sarah Whitmore is one of the fastest women on the planet on a motocross bike—but that doesn't mean she looks like a dude. Check out her Virtual Trainer interview on Racer X Online to find out she remains girlie while still kicking ass on the track.
UPDATE: Part two of Sarah's Virtual Trainer interview is now up on Racer X Online.


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//sunset along College St West in Toronto. (Canon 30d)
Took the day off work yesterday to spend with Stephanie (who did the same) as she finally decided to allow time for birthday celebrating. It helped that Fido took the time to screw with my service and inable me to respond, audibly, to phone calls (again!).
Late in the day, we got some tea in kensington market and walked up to College as the sun was setting. Usually I let sunsets pass unphotographed as I think they, like most wonders of nature, are too beautiful to be captured, but this busy Toronto street scene was calling out.
2006-11-22 // Categories: [Scenic] [The Streets] [Toronto]