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Tongue and Groove
Canberra's bar scene is quickly catching up to that of Melbourne and Sydney, according to Tongue and Groove operations manager Andrew Duong.
Since the Bunda Street bar opened in the space designed for a hotel in 2009, Andrew believes the city's reputation has grown tremendously.
"We are pleased with how the business has operated and grown in the last couple of years," he said.
"The Canberra bar scene has grown significantly in recent times. Years ago we had to travel to Sydney or Melbourne to see all the elegant and quirky bars but now with a market for that in Canberra, some fantastic venues have opened up in the city area and beyond."
Tongue and Groove's place on that scene has cemented during Andrew's time in charge of the bar, with a growing reputation for some of the best DJs in the area – as well as good food.
"Customers are enjoying our chef's new European style food and menu," Andrew said.
"As a multi-faceted venue with both a restaurant and a bar, we have catered a menu that customers can enjoy in both areas of the business.
"We cater our DJs and music to suit the clientele that visit at particular times. All our resident DJs are highly experienced, they know how to please a crowd and build that enjoyable atmosphere."
That atmosphere has been enhanced with the addition of gastronomic-influenced cocktail creations in the past few months, which is a first for Canberra.
"Our bar guys worked closely with our head chef to create some cool gastronomic cocktails, including drinks inspired by classics such as amaretto sours and gin brambles.
"Cocktails like these aren't seen much in Canberra, if at all."
A: Cnr Bunda Street and Genge Street, Canberra City P: 6230 4455 W: tandg.com.au
Soju Girl
"Never confuse motion for action."
That famous Ernest Hemingway quote is the motto by which Grant Macara runs Soju Girl.
Just more than a year old, the Northbourne Avenue bar and restaurant has firmly cemented its place among Canberra's elite, through a mixture of stunning cocktails, relaxed ambiance and intriguing modern cuisine.
"I'm a bit of a literature buff and that's where the quotes come from," Grant says, as he points to the main wall as you enter the venue.
"The Hemingway quote is our motto. It's important to make sure we have a consistency and not just change things for change's sake."
Nestled in the historic Melbourne Building, Soju Girl's blend of predominantly Thai and Japanese foods have created a modern Asian fusion that few can replicate.
Led by head chef Derek Brown, the mix of Asian spices and local produce has proved to be effective with a varying clientele.
"We think of ourselves as a pub with a restaurant," Grant said.
"We wanted this place to be a local for people who live and work in the city, and that's how it has become.
"From the cocktails to the food, we pride ourselves on fresh, top quality produce."
One of the major changes in its first year has been the development of the Canberra Bar Front, in collaboration with a number of other City bars.
The collective works together to improve the Canberra bar scene and it has enhanced training and networking opportunities for the bar and its staff.
"It all came about with an inter-bar paintball challenge, the west-side of Northbourne [Avenue] against the east," Grant said.
"From there, we've had cocktail competitions, group training and a whisky master class at Hippo Bar.
"I think it's important to provide a work-friendly environment and things like this can definitely help that."
41-43 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City P: 6257 5328 W: sojugirl.com.au
The speed of change in Canberra's bar scene has surprised Honkytonks director Tom Hertel.
Just one year on from opening in Garema Place, Honkytonks has arguably changed the direction of the city's bar culture, transforming Canberra City into a year-round destination.
"We could not be happier. We have had a fantastic year starting with a crazy opening summer and a terrific winter," Tom said.
"We have made many friends and drunk a tonne of sangria.
"We can't believe how quickly the bar scene in Canberra is developing. We are by no means the new bar in town, which is great."
The ethos at Honkytonks has been, in Tom's words, the combination of "music, art and tequila" and it's something that's been a hit with City drinkers.
From art exhibitions to international DJs and the addition of homemade tacos, the eclectic mix has appealed to everyone from public servants to hipsters.
"We have been lucky enough to host numerous parties and events at Honkytonks over the last year. All the Wednesday exhibitions certainly sit somewhere at the top of the highlight list, along with some of our reggae gigs that we have had the pleasure of putting on," Tom said.
"These creative individuals play such a key role in helping us develop our identity as a venue and build a creative culture around the bar."
That creative scene has latched on to Honkytonks, along with a handful of other City venues, and Tom believes that it is the future of Honkytonks.
"Our passion at Honkytonks is, and always will be, music and art. Now that we are a bit more established as a Canberra venue, our priorities lie well and truly in building the local art and music scene," he said.
"We have been blessed by so many talented people exhibiting their work at Honkytonks and are fortunate enough to have many more to come."
A: 17 Garema Place, Canberra City P: 6262 6968 W: drinkhonkytonks.com.au
Kremlin Bar
When Nick Tuckwell and Mike Kadinski took over Kremlin Bar last year, they aimed to change the way the Northbourne Avenue venue was perceived.
Gone is the heavy Russian theme, the dark walls and the goth feeling and in its place is a focus on customer service, quality cocktails and a chilled atmosphere.
"It was much more heavily Russian themed before but now there's so much focus on service that we've earned new customers and built a reputation for it," Nick said.
"Our whole thing is building a rapport with customers, we like to have a relationship with people and to be honest, the results are exceeding our expectations."
With a focus on high end cocktails, ciders and beers but at reasonable prices, the duo's first strides into bar ownership look to have been successful.
Among the cocktail menu are signature drinks including the Alligator Boogaloo – which consists of Paraiso, vodka, peach and guava – while the duo, along with bar manager Duncan Stanton, offer freshly squeezed fruit juice in many drinks.
"When you see the juice squeezed to order, you know you're getting something that little bit different," Nick said.
"We have worked on the techniques and the products, including the introduction of a tapas menu, and it seems to be working."
In 18 months at Kremlin, Duncan has seen a number of changes but he believes the bar has cemented – and enhanced – its reputation for quality.
"I love the ethos here and the quality of the drinks," he said.
"It's a great place to work. We have so many different types of people here, it's very diverse. It's all come together very well."
A: 65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City P: 6257 7779 W: kremlinbar.com.au
Hippo Bar
Staying ahead of the competition is part of the philosophy at Hippo.
Nestled above Garema Place in an oasis of style and comfort, Hippo's reputation for a varied and impressive range of cocktails spreads across Canberra, and bar manager Adam Nordone works hard to keep it that way.
"Our cocktails are carefully selected from past classics dating back to the 1850s," he said.
"We also meet once a month to discuss new ideas, flavours and products to continuously create new and distinctive dabbles.
"Our bar staff come from far and wide, some joining Hippo with past knowledge and skill, and others who are fresh to the land of brews, liquors and intoxicants.
"We spend a lot of time and energy training staff and believe that you can never know everything about our unique little world so we strive to learn new things each day."
Since opening in 2000, creations like the champagne-based Japanese Schoolgirl and the Martini-based Austin Monk have become well known with Canberra drinkers, who turn to Hippo for a combination of well-crafted beverages and DJs.
"Our DJs are encouraged to 'read the crowd' so that the flow of music builds ambiance and caters for all who come to play at Hippo," Adam said.
"This year alone, we have had an amazing year for live music, probably one of the best ever. We had so much quality local live music on that we have had to also go with Thursday live music, and it's a broad range."
The addition of a balcony to Hippo so drinkers can sip cocktails overlooking Garema Place will "add great character" to the venue, Adam believes, and is set to continue the growth of one of Canberra City's most popular haunts.
A: 17 Garema Place, Canberra City P: 6257 9090 W: hippobar.com.au
Every time a James Bond movie is released, the need for martinis skyrockets.
Down in Garema Place, the beverage of choice at Playground has been the martini since the bar opened in August and co-owner Antony Arena is expecting a rush of Skyfall related orders in the warmer summer months.
"The martinis have done really well for us, even though we have lots of different orders and we custom make stuff," Antony said.
"It'll be interesting to see if we have more orders for drinks of the shaken, not stirred variety."
Combining a classy look with a laid-back atmosphere, Playground has attracted keen interest from a wide range of Canberrans, with most looking to combine casual tapas eating with a few cool cocktails.
Based in the "bustling" Garema Place thoroughfare, Antony – along with fellow owners Ilya Mastoris and Nino Arena - believes the combination of the location and the offerings has enticed many into the bar.
"We get the crowds we thought we would get from being in this location and now we have the outdoor area and the warmer weather, things are keeping busy," he said.
Capitalising on the existing relax atmosphere is next on the Playground agenda, with a DJ booth and Sunday recovery sessions on the horizon.
"We're investing in a DJ booth that will host some of the best talent around. There'll be a mixture of sessions but the ideas so far include a Sunday brunch recovery session with some chilled music. There's a few ideas still floating around though," Antony said.
A: 25 Garema Place, Canberra City P: 6262 7171 W: facebook.com/25GaremaPlace
The Phoenix
When it comes to good old-fashioned pub entertainment, The Phoenix has it all.
Tucked away next to the bus interchange on East Row for the past 19 years, The Phoenix is home to everything from poetry readings to film nights, just the way owners Sean Hannigan and Kieron Cloheffy like it.
"These are the things that motivate us. A lot of bars are so money driven. We need to make a dollar but I think it's important to do something you love," Sean said.
Among the events that have struck a chord with City drinkers is the Bootleg Sessions, a weekly local music showcase night that brings the best Canberra has to offer out into town on a Monday evening.
Events like the Bootleg Sessions draw a mixed crowd to The Phoenix, a pub which resembles a traditional English watering hole.
"This place wouldn't look out of place in England or in Ireland," Sean said.
"I think the popularity is down to the fact that it's a pub for everyone. We don't focus on only one group. We get public servants on $250,000 a year drinking next to first-year uni students and musos.
"The pub is well embedded in the artistic community and that's the way we want it to be."
The return of The Phoenix's own charmingly titled music festival – Hey dad, can you pick me up from Josh's, otherwise it's like two buses – in February will continue the festivities, while Sean and Kieron have just secured a new 10- year lease.
"Canberra has changed a lot since we've been here, I'd like to see it open up a bit more but things are progressing well," Sean said.
A: 23 East Row, Canberra City P: 6162 1581 W: lovethephoenix.com
Muddle Bar
After eight years at the top of the Canberra bar scene, Mark Ramsay is reflective of how Muddle Bar has performed.
"I think we offer a high quality experience with an emphasis on consistency," Mark said.
"We describe ourselves as a cocktail wine bar and that idea is still something that we stick to. Eight years is a long time and things have changed around here in that time.
"In the last three years, there's been a lot of bars open and not too many close so it's become a competitive market, which is good for the drinking public."
Muddle Bar's place in that market has been cemented, in Mark's view, by two distinct crowds. There's the after-work crowd – Muddle is located in the law precinct on West Row – that descend on the bar for cocktails and beers after a tough day at work, while there's a late night throng that heads to the venue for a place to socialise.
"Most of our customers are at least mid- '20s, so we don't get the really young crowd in here, which suits our clientele perfectly fine," Mark said.
"Our clientele are after a quieter atmosphere with background music and a really nice place to drink and that's what we offer here."
Mark jointly owns Muddle Bar with Joel Scott, and both are happy with a hands-on role in the venue.
They each work four or five nights a week and have a small staff of five casuals, with very little turnover of employees.
"People often come in and say they like seeing the same faces behind the bar each time they come," Mark said.
"It breeds familiarity and friendship, which is something people are looking for on a quiet night out."
A: 8 West Row, Canberra City P: 6262 7898 W: muddlebar.com
Knightsbridge Penthouse
From the table created from a log to the collage of 1950s style naked women in the male toilets, there's a lot that will surprise you in Knightsbridge Penthouse.
Ever evolving, the décor at the Braddon establishment includes works of art from Elke's Luke Cornish, a fibre optic light system near the entrance and an assortment of chairs ranging from wooden stools to large leather-clad seats that would fit neatly into the next Snoop Dogg video.
And it's that eclectic mix that lures in public servants, hipsters and hen's parties from across the region, according to the bar's promoter and overseer Minky Faber.
"The music we play is timeless, we have the best funk and soul DJs in Canberra and it brings a mix of people here because it's a guaranteed boogie," she said.
"On any night we can have a hen's night, a football team and hipsters all in their groups but all dancing to George Benson. It's brilliant to see."
It's not just at 2am on a Saturday where Knightsbridge Penthouse comes into its own. Combining simplistic elegance and contemporary ambiance, the venue is widely known for its cocktails and has been at the forefront of the sector since opening up eight years ago.
"This place used to be Mortis [a death-inspired bar] and before that one of the first gay bars in Canberra so it has a long history of offering something different but something quality," Minky said.
"It's evolved into Knightsbridge Penthouse and it's just getting better and better.
"We take cocktails seriously and we're influenced by what our customers want. It's interesting to see how tastes change.
"When we first opened it was very muddled, lots of fruits and fruit juices involved but probably four years ago we saw a renaissance in classic cocktails and that's been where we've been going."
Headed by bar manager Pete Thomson, the young bar crew are taught the tricks of the trade, encouraged to watch YouTube videos of other mixologists in action and often read the guide books to create the perfect drink.
"Pete is a friendly and fun loving character and that's really important for us for our bar staff and for the feel of the place," Minky said.
"One of the things we've done recently is increase the standard of what our bar staff wear.
"People come to bars to meet people, it's just a fact of life. And people dress up when they come to bars like this, they put in a lot of effort.
"So it's only right our bar staff put in the same amount of effort. This is a fantastic place to work, people often stick around for a long time and we are determined to stay ahead of the competition by giving that little bit extra."
A: 1/34 Mort Street, Braddon P: 6261 6221 W: knightsbridgepenthouse.com.au


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Will have more in a moment. The only news: Wojtek Wolski will skate in warmup. He wants to play. If he can't, Kris Newbury will.
Back with Tortorella quotes in a few.
The most interesting stuff was about how he doesn't want Prust fighting the heavyweights, and how he takes responsibility for not making that clear, and how he dislikes the "staged fighting."
John Tortorella:
on Wolski:
"We'll see how he feels after warmup. It's been like that for the past few days. Again, we have to be smart about it where … it's not three shifts and you're done and it leaves us short-handed. But he said he felt much better today, so we'll see after warmup."
On Lundqvist since the benching:
"He's found a way. I think he continues to work at his game. I think he feels he needs to continue to work at his game. So he's going to play. I think he's got to find some sort of rhythm. I think that's very important. That's what Ben (Benoit Allaire) and him talked to me about. I know nothing about goaltending other than 'Stop the goddamn puck.' But rhythm is a very important thing and I think Benoit has really helped me understand that better as we've gone through here. I don't think (Lundqvist) has been dead-on. I don't think he'd admit that he's been dead on. But he's working on his game and I'm sure he's going to be right there when we need him."
Asked to characterize his season so far:
"You're trying to box me into a corner there. I'm not going to go there. I'm not going to go there."
On the young defensemen as a group:
"Just that they're young and they've hung in there. There's been surprises as far as, especially Sauer, coming into camp, earning a spot and has played the minutes that he's played. Now McDonagh's done his time in the American league, halfway through the year we make a trade because we feel we want to bring him into the situation, we get an offensive guy in (Wolski). There's bumps, there's some struggles. Michael Del Zotto's in a process. (Gilroy) has gone through a process and tends to be up and down a little bit, more up now. So I think they've embraced just trying to improve. We do a lot of teaching on positioning, and that's a key thing on defense — positioning. And that's the hardest part of playing defense, is positioning. And slowly but surely, they've grown into a a group of guys that have stuck in there and found a way to help us."
Asked by an L.A. guy about Brian Boyle:
"Brian Boyle deserves … the biggest improvement in Brian Boyle, and I wouldn't even say improvement, is just what he's done mentally for himself to get geared up for a year where, last year we weren't sure what he was. You guys had him. We weren't sure what he was, we weren't satisfied with some of the things he was doing. He was a guy that we weren't sure was going to be on the club, and I think he has shown a great mental toughness in doing everything he could in the summer, not only physically, skating instructor, all that stuff, but mentally to gear himself up for a year — that he was going to make this team. And he's continued go grow, and his confidence has grown, and I think he deserves a lot of credit as far as how he's handled himself."
On the power play's confidence growing:
"You hope so. When you're successful at anything, I think you release, you take a little pressure off yourself as far as what you're doing. That's been a focal point for quite a while, our power play, the past few months. It has to have some consistency if we want to get where we want to be. If we want to get away from these one-goal games and two-goal games where a mistake beats us, that power play has got to be a group of guys that need to kick in a goal. I like the way it was practiced the past couple of days on it, all situations: 5-on-4, 5-on-3, 4-on-3. So hopefully it will continue to help us out."
On breaking up Boyle and Prust:
"I thought they were — and I've had them together most of the year — I thought they were stale. I think Pruster has fought it a little bit. I think he'll be back and be a big part of it. I've tried to cut down a little bit of his ice time. From the fighting, his thumb, his shoulder, I don't think he's completely healthy. And part of it was, I was looking for … nine forwards more than spreading it out there. I have (Stepan) on the wing, which I'm not crazy about, but I don't want to lose him in the top nine. Because I went into it, and I'm not sure how it's going to go here in four games in six nights, three games in three and a half, I'm not sure where the lines will go as far as ice time. But I was looking to get our best nine, if we could during that stretch where our games were spread out. And plus, we just weren't scoring anyway."
On telling Prust not to fight so much:
"Yeah, and I think I have made mistakes. Like, he shouldn't be fighting Boulton, and I kick myself that I didn't tell him that before the (Atlanta) game. I still don't realize what I have there. This is a guy that takes on all comers. And I think some coaching has to come … that's my fault in a couple situations. I wanted to punch him in the side of the head after the Boulton fight, and I told him that. I did. Because he's too important a guy for us when he's playing well. And it's not disrecpecting Boulton, but we don't need a staged fight, and I think that's what that was. These staged fights in this league, I think, are ridiculous. I think fighting is for a reason. The staged part of it, I think is nonsense, and I don't want our team doing it. Especially Pruster, who kills penalties, who grinds for us, and does a lot of good things for us. He'll know, I think he should and he does, but he's just that type of guy. He'll fight anybody. But I think he needs to know when he needs to fight, so I need to take some responsibility there."


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June 23, 2004
For the businesses of what became Old London Road, the arrival of Kingston's most talked-about piece of public art - the toppling phone boxes - spelled a 10-year decline in business.
Its unveiling in 1989 coincided with the street, then simply called London Road, closing to traffic at one end, and the buses which formerly ferried shoppers past its facades using the new one-way system.
Traders experienced a decline in business as fewer people used the street to get into town and the sculpture, they say, obscured the view to their shops from the town centre.
But 10 years ago last week, four years after the traders sat down in a pub to discuss how to revitalise business, a remarkable renaissance was completed with the official unveiling of the now-familiar cast iron archway declaring "Old London Road Shopping".
The now familiar archway welcoming shoppers to Old London Road
The ceremony, held by Kingston's mayor Ed Naylor, was a time for celebration for the traders, who had successfully lobbied for a series of improvements in the street, including its 2002 renaming and the addition of a large mosaic proclaiming the fact.
Other successes included securing better paving and lighting from Kingston Council, plus installing CCTV and flower beds.
There was even an attempt to have the Out of Order sculpture moved to outside Guildhall. Instead it was cleaned, repaired and repainted.
Mark Field, deputy chairman of the Old London Road Traders' Association, said: "After the road was closed off it became this forgotten street which no one ever went down. It was absolutely terrible for us.
"People couldn't see down the street and we would hear comments like, 'There's nothing down there, it's just a building site'.
But in May 2000 we decided enough was enough. We wanted to get our street back on the map so we set up our committee and on we went."
10 Years Ago
June 23, 2004: The Wood, the small part in Oakhill Grove, Surbiton, was to be made more user-friendly after residents raised fears over its safety.
The patch of land was said to be used as a latrine by unsavoury characters - but a Kingston Council ecologist said a bit of pruning and work on the footpaths could turn it around.
25 years ago
June 23, 1989: Two thousand students had to vflee after a potentially-lethal cocktail of chemicals exploded in the science laboratories at Kingston Polytechnic.
Two explosions started a fire in an unattended lab, and was only spotted by a passing lecturer.
The main building in Penrhyn Road was closed off for some hours.
50 years ago
June 24, 1964: Nine-year-old Ian Newman, of Portchester Road, Kingston, made a painful catch while fishing from the bank of the Thames at Town End Wharf 50 years ago.
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CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland police say a chase that lasted more than 5 miles and began with a shot fired near police headquarters led to a gunfight that killed two suspects. There are no reports of any injuries to officers.
Media reports said the suspects led officers on a chase about 10:30 p.m. Thursday in Cleveland, Bratenahl (BRAT'-ih-nahl) and East Cleveland. The chase ended with the two suspects being fatally shot by officers near a school that remained closed Friday.
WEWS-TV's Mike Vielhaber (VEEL'-hay-behr) was doing a previously arranged ride-along in a patrol car that was sent to the scene. He says the suspects' car and a patrol car involved in the chase each had about a dozen or more bullet holes.
The suspects' names haven't been released.


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TWO Paralympian swimmers have been named as the new honorary presidents for the Hereford and Worcester Scouts.
The group was delighted to welcome the couple, Nyree Kindred MBE and Sasha Kindred OBE, also known as the UK's golden couple for their outstanding success in the pool.
Between them Nyree and Sascha hold 22 Paralympic medals, along with dozens of awards for swimming.
They take over the honorary role from David Blakey CBE, QPM and Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Worcestershire after five years.
At a ceremony to welcome the newcomers Dr. Derek Barnes, Hereford and Worcester County Commissioner thanked David Blakey for his years as president and warmly welcomed Sascha and Nyree saying "what an honour it was to have them as our next Honorary Presidents".
The official Presidential handover took place at the Worcestershire Golf Club in December.
During the evening a number of Honorary Scouters Certificates were also presented.
The title Honorary Scouter is given to a leader, manager or supporter who retires after many years of dedicated service and the newly appointed honorary presidents began their role presenting certificates to six former County Commissioners and County Vice Presidents, who between them have accumulated well over 200 years of service to the Scout Association.
These were Arthur Davis, John Constance, Carol Thomson, Mac Sneath, Vic Morgan and Paul Etheridge.
The success of Scouting in the county means there are still more than 500 young people waiting to join a group and the Evesham District is seeking a new District Commissioner. Anyone over 18 who is interested in helping should visit hwscouts.org.uk for more information or email email@example.com concerning the commissioner position.


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The Massachusetts Bar Association is celebrating following the
May 4 House of Representatives' passage of legislation that will
professionalize Trial Court management, better aligning
Massachusetts with other innovative and forward-thinking court
House Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary Eugene
O'Flaherty acknowledged the MBA in his remarks during the
approximately hour-long debate that resulted in a 152 to 0 vote in
favor of the legislation. The legislation will now move on to
the Senate for a vote.
House Bill No. 3395 will benefit litigants and the public alike
as it presents multiple efficiencies for the court system.
Specifically, the creation of a court administrator position to be
assumed by an expert, non-judicial civilian administrator, is
reform long advocated by the MBA. The MBA's independently
commissioned 1991 Harbridge House Report and the 2003 MBA Court Study Task Force Report both
included detailed findings and recommendations regarding the employ
of such an administrator.
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practices from the state and the nation," said MBA President Denise
Squillante, who was joined by MBA Past President Leo V. Boyle
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Committee on the Judiciary. "This change will place Massachusetts
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"The newest and most ambitious fashion week to hit L.A. will exhibit this season's emerging, progressive, and established men's and women's collections to the media, celebrities, tastemakers, and national and international buyers."
I'm loving it already! Yes, I'm an L.A. Fashion week newbie. And I know there will not be any plus designers featured, but I am still looking forward to what the fashion the designers will send down the runway. It definitely serves as my inspiration.
Their previous fashion events have featured designers such as: Chanel, Badgley Mischka, French Connection, and Marc Ecko to name a few.
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An advertisement for a magic translator's services that appeared in the classified section of an issue of the Quibbler listed several languages available for translation, including Chinese, "Eastern European" (presumably Russian or another language in the Slavic family), Japanese, and the Latin languages (French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish).[2]
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When the Mets traded for Johan Santana they said there wouldn't be any long losing streaks. They've dropped three so far.
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Carlos Delgado is dropped to sixth in the batting order. Today is Game #20 and already there have been three significant line-up changes: Ryan Church from sixth to second; Church dropped down to sixth again (after a five-game losing streak) and now Delgado from fifth to sixth. I think that's a lot of movement early.
We'll see how it plays out tonight.
But, here we are in early April and again wondering what's up with Carlos Delgado. Is he done? Will he have a bounce back year? Can he give the Mets something?
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3rd INNING: Delgado's groundout put the Mets on the board first. Santana doing his job. Frozen yogurt machine is empty. Mets 1, Washington 0.
4th INNING: Tim Redding doubles home two off Santana. Washington 2, Mets 1.
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Berlinale's Generation selections include Gilroy's The Cold Lands and Mordaunt's The Rocket
The Berlinale has announced the first selections for its Generation Kplus and Generation 14plus competitions.
The rest of the lineup will be announced in mid-January.
The selections are as follows:
Generation 14plus
Baby Blues by Kasia Rosłaniec (Poland)
Capturing Dad by Ryota Nakano (Japan)
Hide Your Smiling Faces by Daniel Patrick Carbone (US) [world premiere]
Pluto by Shin Suwon (Republic of Korea)
Shopping by Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston (New Zealand)
The Cold Lands by Tom Gilroy (US) [world premiere] [pictured]
Touch of the Light by Chang Jung-Chi (Taiwan/Hong Kong, China)
Tough Bond by Austin Peck and Anneliese Vandenberg (US) [world premiere]
Generation Kplus
Kopfüber (UPSIDEdown) by Bernd Sahling (Germany) [world premiere]
Mother, I love You (Mammu, es Tevi mīlu) by Janis Nords (Latvia) [world premiere]
Nono, The Zigzag Kid (Nono, Het Zigzag Kind) by Vincent Bal (Netherlands-Belgium)
WASTELAND – So that No One Becomes Aware of It (ÖDLAND – Damit keiner das so mitbemerkt) (Germany)
Satellite Boy by Catroina McKenzie (Australia)
The Rocket by Kim Mordaunt (Australia) [world premiere]
Three Kids (Twa Timoun) by Jonas d'Adesky (Belgium)
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This news quiz was compiled from stories that appeared on the front pages of the Winnipeg Free Press in 2012.
1. Jan 1 -- Baby Noah Nicholas Nehemiah Ishalook, born in Winnipeg, is in the news. Why?
2. Jan 13 -- The Bay offers to sell its downtown store to the University of Winnipeg for a bargain price. What's the price?
3. Jan 16 -- The mega-cruise ship Costa Concordia goes aground. Where?
4. Jan 19 -- U.S. President Barack Obama rejects a plan to have a Canadian pipeline pass through the U.S. What would the pipeline be carrying?
5. Jan. 20 -- A Canadian Olympian, Sarah Burke, is killed during a competition. What was Sarah's event?
6. Jan. 28 -- Riediger's, a mainstay in inner-city Winnipeg for 76 years, closes. What was Riediger's business?
7. Feb. 9 -- The Canadian census reveals Manitoba's fastest-growing city. Name the city.
8. Feb. 13 -- The Grammys honour a recently deceased superstar. Who was she?
9. Feb. 14 -- Police probe the death of a teenager who was participating in a dangerous fad in which participants cling to the top of speeding cars. What is this fad called?
10. Feb. 21 -- Cal Murphy is dead. Who was Cal Murphy?
11. Feb. 25 -- Two Winnipeg ridings complain of the use of robocalls in the last federal election. What is a robocall?
12. Feb. 27 -- A Canadian wins an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Beginners. Who is he?
13. Feb. 29 -- What is significant about this date?
14. March 5 -- An iconic cookie celebrates its 100th birthday. Name it.
15. March 20 -- A large, wild animal is seen lurking inside a city parkade. What's the animal?
16. March 30 -- The federal budget pinches pennies. What's the story?
17. April 9 -- Mike Wallace is dead at 93. What news show was he associated with?
18. April 16 -- It's been 100 years since a historic passenger liner went down off the coast of Newfoundland. Name the ship.
19. April 24 -- Alison Redford is the surprise winner in Alberta's provincial election. Which party was favoured to win?
20. April 27 -- A Winnipeg neighbourhood is voted one of Canada's best. Which neighbourhood?
21. May 12 -- Provincial cabinet ministers apologize for receiving free tickets to local games. Which games?
22. May 15 -- A youthful Manitoba trio wins first place on Canada's Got Talent. Where were the kids from?
23. May 23 -- A man survives a bear attack in northern Manitoba. Where was he seated when the bear attacked?
24. May 24 -- The province "puts a lid" on cyclists with new legislation. What is now mandatory for bike riders under 18?
25. June 5 -- A huge royal concert is put on for the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Why is this a special day for her?
26. June 6 -- Manitobans enjoy a rare celestial display, not to be seen again until 2117. What are they watching?
27. June 11 -- The federal budget hits Riel House. What's happened?
28. June 20 -- There is public outrage after Makoon is released into the wild. Who or what is Makoon?
29. June 23 -- Transcona residents cower indoors, fearing an attack by airborne tormentors. What's the story?
30. July 4 -- It's the 25th anniversary of an iconic Canadian coin. Which coin?
31. July 5 -- Andy of Mayberry is dead. What was Andy's real name?
32. July 6 -- The City of Winnipeg allocates $21 million to renovate aging city facilities. Which facilities are getting a facelift?
33. July 8 -- A highly respected former mayor of Winnipeg dies at 83. Who was he?
34. July 13 -- The Wagon Wheel Restaurant closes down. What was the restaurant known for?
35. July 27 -- What's up, doc? A professor explains Winnipeg's infestation of pesky, long-eared pests. Name the pest.
36. July 28 -- The Queen oversees the spectacular opening of a much-anticipated athletic event. What's going on?
37. July 30 -- Trees are toppled, hydro lines are downed, power is out across Winnipeg and southern Manitoba. What has happened?
38. Aug. 14 -- Hundreds of fans joyfully greet Desiree Scott as she returns from the London Olympics. What has Desiree accomplished?
39. Aug. 18 -- It's the 70th anniversary of a fateful Second World War raid by Canadian troops. Where did this raid take place?
40. Aug. 27 -- It's the final step for an American astronaut who landed on the moon 43 years ago. Who has died?
41. Sept. 4 -- The Manitoba Progressive Conservatives' new leader wins a Fort Whyte byelection. Name him.
42. Sept. 5 -- Jean Charest is toppled in a provincial election in Quebec. Who is the new premier?
43. Sept. 14 -- A former premier of Alberta, highly respected throughout Canada, is dead at 84. Who was he?
44. Sept. 15 -- The Winnipeg Goldeyes are champions. What have they won?
45. Sept. 19 -- A Winnipeg Transit driver is highly praised for performing a selfless act while on the job. What has he done?
46. Sept. 30 -- It's G-Day in Winnipeg. What is G-Day?
47. Oct. 3 -- A well-known MP announces his intention to run for the leadership of the Liberal party. Who is he?
48. Oct. 22 -- Katerina Tekakwitha is canonized. What is significant about her canonization?
49. Oct. 24 -- A statement by Winnipeg's new police chief, Devon Clunis, creates a minor controversy. Why?
50. Oct. 25 -- In Winnipeg, French has been replaced as the city's second-most-spoken language. Which language has replaced it?
51. A former president of the Soviet Union is in Winnipeg as the keynote speaker for We Day in Manitoba. Who is he?
52. Oct. 31 -- A destructive mega-storm strikes the U.S. seaboard and parts of Canada. What's the storm's name?
53. Nov. 7 -- It's Obama for four more years. Who was his opponent?
54. Nov. 26 -- The Argos win the Grey Cup. What is significant about this particular championship game?55. Nov. 17 -- A Canadian city ousts its mayor over conflict of interest. Which city?
56. Nov. 27 -- A Canadian is named to head the Bank of England. Name him.
57. Nov. 28 -- They're lined up overnight to be first in the store. Which store?
58. Dec. 3 -- A popular Main Street eatery, in business for 75 years, announces it is shutting down the grills for good. Which restaurant will soon be gone?
59. Dec. 6 -- A Safeway on Pembina Highway will soon offer more than bread and groceries in its store. What will soon be available in the new year?
60. Dec. 15 -- A lone gunman kills 27 people, including 20 children, in an elementary school. Where has this happened?
61. Dec. 20 -- A Manitoba resort, closed for several years, announces it will reopen in the spring. Where is the resort located?
62. Dec. 22 -- Idle No More supporters march in Winnipeg. What is Idle No More?
1. He is the first baby born in Manitoba in 2012.
2. One dollar.
3. It went aground off the coast of Italy.
4. Crude oil from Alberta.
5. Freestyle skiing.
6. It was a grocery store.
7. Steinbach.
8. Whitney Houston.
9. Car surfing.
10. He was a much-beloved coach of the Blue Bombers.
11. A robocall uses a computerized auto-dialer to place calls throughout a specified area. In the election referred to, it was alleged that they were used to misinform voters as to the location of their polling stations.
12. Christopher Plummer.
13. It only comes around in a leap year.
14. The Oreo.
15. A coyote.
16. The budget has approved the elimination of the penny as a Canadian coin.
17. 60 Minutes.
18. The Titanic.
19. The Wildrose party.
20. Osborne Village.
21. Jets games.
22. Sagkeeng First Nation.
23. He was sitting in an outhouse.
24. Helmets.
25. June 5 celebrates her 60 years on the throne.
26. They are viewing the Transit of Venus.
27. Budget cuts close the historic site.
28. Makoon is a bear cub that was found in a ditch. It was turned over to Manitoba Conservation officials.
29. Aggressive crows are dive-bombing the residents of Transcona, forcing them to run for cover.
30. The loonie.
31. Andy Griffith.
32. Libraries.
33. Bill Norrie.
34. The turkey clubhouse sandwich.
35. The rabbit.
36. The Olympic Games in London.
37. A windstorm with gusts up to 100 km/h has swept across the province causing widespread destruction.
38. Desiree was a member of the Canadian women's soccer team that won an Olympic bronze medal.
39. Dieppe, France.
40. Neil Armstrong.
41. Brian Pallister.
42. Pauline Marois.
43. Peter Lougheed.
44. They are champions of baseball's American Association.
45. The driver stopped his bus, removed his shoes and gave them to a homeless man he saw standing on the street.
46. It's the day the new garbage and recycling system goes into effect in Winnipeg.
47. Justin Trudeau.
48. She is the first North American aboriginal woman to become a saint.
49. He mentions prayer as a means for resolving some of Winnipeg's social problems.
50. Tagalog.
51. Mikhail Gorbachev.
52. Sandy.
53. Mitt Romney.
54. It is the 100th Grey Cup game.
55. Toronto.
56. Mark Carney.
58. Kelekis Restaurant.
59. A Liquor Mart Express will open in the store early in 2013.
60. Newtown, Conn.
61. Hecla Island.
62. Idle No More is a nationwide protest movement that emphasizes aboriginal rights and respect for treaties.


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Leeds has launched a 'well done in your exams' campaign to congratulate young people on their achievements.
The city council is putting 'well done' banners around the city to coincide with A level results day and to stay in place until after GCSE results day through until the end of August.
The campaign also aims to help young people and their parents to find information about possible next steps, particularly those who may not have got the results they expected.
Councillor Judith Blake, executive board member responsible for children's services, said: "We want to ensure our young people know that Leeds is proud of them and here to support them as they make important choices about their future."
Early signs on A level results day showed a high level of achievement across the city's schools.
Indications from around 88 per cent of schools and academies showed that 83 per cent of students passed three or more A levels or equivalent qualifications.
The early results also showed that the average grade achieved by students in Leeds was equivalent to a 'C'.
Councillor Judith Blake, executive board member responsible for children's services, said: "I would like congratulate everyone on their achievements which demonstrate their hard work, effort and determination, as well as the high quality of teaching in our schools and colleges.
"Our ambition to be a child friendly city means making sure that all of our children and young people are given the best possible chance of getting the qualifications and skills they need to succeed in the years ahead."
Nigel Richardson, director of children's services said: "Once again we are seeing some excellent results across the city. Our young people are leaving school and college with essential skills and qualifications, which will help them to achieve their full potential in life.
"Schools, colleges, parents and carers all play a huge part in young people's exam successes and they deserve recognition for their support and efforts over the last two years."
Students who are considering their next steps after A Levels, or would like further information and careers advice can visit Leeds Pathways website at: www.leedspathways.org.uk.


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KYIV, Ukraine -- A protest by about 300,000 Ukrainians angered by their government's decision to freeze integration with the West turned violent Sunday when a group of demonstrators besieged the president's office and police drove them back with truncheons, tear gas and flash grenades. Dozens of people were injured.
The rally in central Kyiv defied a government ban on protests on Independence Square, in the biggest show of anger over President Viktor Yanukovych's refusal to sign a political and economic agreement with the European Union.
The protesters also were infuriated by the violent dispersal of a small, opposition rally two nights before.
While opposition leaders called for a nationwide strike and prolonged peaceful street protests to demand the government resign, several thousand people broke away and marched to Yanukovych's nearby office. A few hundred of them, wearing masks, threw rocks at police and tried to break through the police lines with a front loader. After hours of clashes, riot police used force to push them back. Dozens of people with what appeared to be head injuries were taken away by ambulance.
Opposition leaders denounced the clashes as a provocation and said the people who incited the storming of the presidential office were government-hired thugs.
Several opposition leaders, including world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, walked over to Yanukovych's office to urge protesters to return to Independence Square. Order appeared to have been restored by Sunday night, with rows of riot police standing guard behind metal fences.
Some protesters headed to Yanukovych's residence outside Kyiv, but police stopped their cars.
Speaking before the vast crowds on Independence Square from the roof of a bus, opposition leaders demanded Yanukovych and his government resign. "Our plan is clear: It's not a demonstration, it's not a reaction. It's a revolution," said Yuriy Lutsenko, a former interior minister who is now an opposition leader.
Chants of "revolution" resounded across a sea of yellow and blue Ukrainian and EU flags on the square, where the government had prohibited rallies starting Sunday. Thousands of protesters remained late into the evening and some planned to spend the night.
The demonstration was by far the largest since the protests began more than a week ago. The opposition leaders urged Ukrainians from all over the country to join the protests in the capital. "Our future is being decided here in Kyiv," Klitschko said.
Ukrainian lawmakers meet today for consultations and planned to hold a parliament session Tuesday. The opposition is hoping to muster enough votes to oust Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's cabinet after several lawmakers quit Yanukovych's Party of Regions in protest.
Protests have been held daily in Kyiv since Yanukovych backed away from an agreement that would have established free trade and deepened political co-operation between Ukraine and the EU. He justified the decision by saying Ukraine can't afford to break trade ties with Russia. The EU agreement was to have been signed Friday and since then the protests have gained strength.
"We are furious," said 62-year-old retired businessman Mykola Sapronov. "The leaders must resign. We want Europe and freedom."
The EU agreement had been eagerly anticipated by Ukrainians who want their country of 45 million people to break out of Moscow's orbit. Moscow tried to block the deal with the EU by banning some Ukrainian imports and threatening more trade sanctions. A 2009 dispute between Kyiv and Moscow on gas prices resulted in a three-week cutoff of gas to Ukraine.
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STAFF at Basingstoke-based prosthetics manufacturer Blatchford are celebrating more success after the firm scooped three awards from the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF).
Chief executive officer Stephen Blatchford, who attended the EEF National Awards dinner in London last week, said: "We were amazed and delighted to have won the Smart Product Award, the Export Growth Award and most importantly of all the Winner of Winners Award. It is a great honour and a huge recognition of all that our talented staff does."
The company won the first award for the development of its Elan Foot – an electronically-controlled foot and ankle system which senses speed and terrain. It responds instantly, ensuring that an amputee can take on the demands of an active lifestyle.
The foot will correctly position itself for each step regardless of whether the user is traversing ramps, stairs or flat ground and it also gives a boost when an individual walks at higher speeds.
The Export Growth award was for Blatchford's business development in the United States.
According to Mr Blatchford, this required new thinking in terms of market size, regional requirements for product and reimbursement and penetration strategy.
"We took a complex product into a complex overseas market, making adjustments to meet demand," explained Mr Blatchford.
"The USA is the world's largest market for lower limb prosthetic products. Over a five-year period, we increased our product development, production, engineering and support teams – investing significantly in new production equipment.
"We are delighted with our results as our sales have grown above expectations with increased margins making a significant impact on our business."
The Winner of Winners accolade was won by virtue of the company being presented with the other two awards on the night.
Mr Blatchford leads a family company which is now almost 125 years old.
Headquartered at Kingsland Business Park, in Basingstoke, it holds over one-third of NHS contracts for provision of prosthetics, and its staff provide the limb services for servicemen and women at the Ministry of Defence's Headley Court Rehabilitation Centre in Surrey.


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This 48-page report includes information from Human Rights Watch on violations of migrants' rights in 2010 includes coverage of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Many countries rely on migrant workers to fill labor shortages in low-paying, dangerous, and poorly regulated jobs. Human Rights Watch documented labor exploitation and barriers to redress for migrants in agriculture, domestic work, and construction in Indonesia, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Immigration sponsorship systems in many countries give employers immense control over workers and lead to migrants being trapped in abusive situations or unable to pursue redress through the justice system. Sexual abuse of female migrants and trafficking victims has also been documented.


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Setting the table for today:
There are currently four major candidates for the 2010 Heisman Trophy and several minor candidates behind them trying to gain traction.
As the race now stands, the leader (if the vote were held today) is a sophomore quarterbacking phenom from a traditional power who has burst onto the scene with his passing and running. He is on pace for a record-breaking season.
Not far behind him–and with more overall advantages in the campaign–is a junior quarterback with elite size and athleticism (and good name recognition) who is in his third year as a starter and is also from a traditional power, though one that is competing for the national title.
Then there is the gutty and diminutive junior from the upstart national title-contending program whose passing numbers and winning percentage as a starter are unmatched and whose Heisman fortunes are, more than anyone else, tied in with those of his team.
Finally, we get to the mountainous junior quarterback with the rocket arm who may well set all kinds of SEC records before he's through.
Denard Robinson and Terrelle Pryor will not see their Heisman hopes change much as a result of what happens in their games today. And while Kellen Moore's Heisman aspirations could be dealt a mortal blow if Boise State loses to Oregon State, he's not going to jump over Robinson and Pryor if the Broncos win.
The one player who has the most to gain from Saturday is Ryan Mallett.
If Mallett plays well and leads the Razorbacks to a win over No. 1 Alabama, I think he's got a chance to move into the No. 1 spot in the Heisman race or, at the worst, dislodge Pryor for the No. 2 spot.
If the Razorbacks lose a closely-contested game despite Mallett playing well–or if Arkansas wins despite Mallett being ineffective–I think he can stick around in third or fourth place and be in position for a late season Heisman run if the Hogs win out and he puts up some sick numbers.
But if Mallett plays poorly and Alabama wins, then his Heisman hopes will be difficult to revive unless the contenders ahead of him hit similiar road bumps. One thing in Mallett's favor is that the remainder of the Arkansas schedule features some 'name' teams like Texas A&M, Auburn and LSU, but the Hogs are likely to be favored to beat each of them, depending on what happens today.
What kind of game does Mallet have to have to take control of the race? I'm thinking he needs over 300 yards and 3 TDs with no costly picks. That would be impressive against a tough–although untested–'Bama defense.
Well, the table is set. Time to watch the games.
Feel free to comment below as the day goes on…I'd love to get everyone's thoughts on week four.


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At A Glance:
The immensely popular Avion Series of home entertainment centers has been redesigned to provide an even better media experience. The Avion II Triple-Wide TV Stand features a satin stainless steel base, larger door and drawer windows, soft-close hinges, and ultra-convenient cable management channels.
Model 8927 is a three compartment wide home theater cabinet with integrated center channel speaker and media storage. The versatile center drawer conceals a center channel speaker (up to 7.25" tall) and media storage or may be removed for speakers up to 8.25" tall. Great for medium-sized home theater systems.
Recommended for up to 73" flatscreen televisions.
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What's To Like:
BDI packs so many great features into the Avion II that it's hard to know where to start. The cabinet is supremely well-ventilated, has a great cable-management system to clean up the mess, and infrared glass door panels let you keep your expensive consoles hidden away yet still usable. Oh, and you know how hard it is to move heavy entertainment centers? The Avion II's a snap to move away from the wall with built-in, hidden wheels that don't detract from the look.
What's Not to Like:
It may not be possible to dislike any of the functionality of this media console. That leaves its price, which isn't cheap. But, while the price is high, it's certainly no higher than it should be for a well-designed entertainment center with so many features.
The Bottom Line:
Avion II is the perfect example of what engineers and home theater aficionados talk about around the water cooler. It's BDI's premier enclosed cabinet system - the culmination of years of studying the most demanding home theater systems. The keys to Avion II? It's beautiful, it's roomy, it has a place for everything. And, most importantly, it has a multitude of features built in. The BDI Avion II 8927 TV stand is an open and shut case of media console superiority.
TV Mount Option
This BDI entertainment center accommodates the optional Arena TV Mount. With simple hardware, the Arena TV Mount securely fastens your flatscreen TV to your entertainment center. Arena is the perfect alternative to wall mounting your television and features a swiveling mounting bracket.
Recommended for 40"-65" flatscreen televisions.
The BDI Avion II TV Stand is also known by the following manufacturer Item Number: 8927.
Materials & Measurements
Natural wood veneer with steel reinforced top. Cabinet fronts contain IR friendly smoked glass.
Overall: 22.5" h x 65" w x 22" d
Cabinet interior (A): 7.25" h x 22.75" w x 15.75" d
Cabinet interior (B): 16.25" hx 18.5" w x 20.5" d
Cabinet interior (C): 8" h x 25" w x 16.5" d
Weight capacity:
Drawer A: 40 pounds
Drawer B adjustable: 50 pounds
Drawer B bottom: 75 pounds
Drawer C: 75 pounds
Removable Back Panel
This home theater cabinet is innovatively engineered in a unique way so that the back can be removed effortlessly for easy access to components and connections. Need to accommodate a very deep component? The back panel can be left off the cabinet without sacrificing any structural rigidity, allowing the component to extend from the back as needed.
Hidden Wheels
Concealed wheels are built into this unit's leg assemblies. This means the TV stand can be moved (even if fully loaded) away from the wall by one person for easy access to cables and connections. Levelers allow the unit to be raised off of its wheels to secure it in place.
Cable Management
BDI home theater furniture is engineered to keep the usual tangle of cables and connections neatly under control. This cabinet features removable back panels for easy access to the rear of components. Integrated routing channels provide space for speaker and TV cables to be neatly concealed. You'll be able to gather and secure all cables out of sight by using the supplied Velcro® closures.
Integrated Levelers
Floors can be quite uneven and your home theater needs to be level for optimum performance. This home theater cabinet includes integrated levelers that are readily accessible from inside the cabinet, allowing it to be lifted up off of its wheels to secure it in place if desired.
Adjustable Shelves
Because components come in many shapes and sizes, This TV stand features shelves that can be adjusted to accommodate a wide range of systems. Shelves rest on unique steel shelf pins, which are rubber-padded to minimize vibration of components, and high-quality threaded inserts allow you to readjust shelf positioning as needed. BDI home theater cabinet shelves are adjustable in 1.25-inch (32 mm) increments.
Flow-Through Ventilation
In order to perform at peak levels, your components not only need to look cool, they have to stay cool. This cabinet facilitates airflow through generous ventilation slots integrated into the bottom panel, wood shelves and removable back panels. Cooler air is drawn in from the bottom of the cabinet, while hot air is naturally expelled out the back.
Tempered Glass
Practically all of the glass used by BDI is tempered glass. Tempered glass is virtually shatterproof and four to five times stronger than standard glass. When used for shelves, tempered glass is strong enough to support the heaviest components and provides a high degree of durability.
Precision Hardware
This TV stand features the finest quality materials and finishes. Sturdy construction and steel or interlocking-panel supports provide a strong foundation for your home theater. Additionally, BDI specifies only the finest European-style hardware. Door handles and other metal details are beautifully finished. The unique soft-close hinges on most door assemblies are fully adjustable to ensure that doors hang evenly, swing smoothly and close gently.
Assembly Instructions
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About The Manufacturer
Thoughtful design; sleek lines; material quality that is without peer. Becker Designed Inc. was founded in 1984 by Bill Becker with the goal of making top-notch modern furniture design accessible to the public. They've succeeded. With the most functional, well-engineered, and attractively designed TV stands on the market, BDI has raised the bar to an impressive height. Features like flow-through ventilation, IR-friendly glass, integrated wheels, and removable back panels are just a few of the innovative ways BDI has discovered to make the TV stand that much better. Today, BDI is best know for its home entertainment systems, but it has also applied its vision and craftsmanship in its lines of tables, shelving, and mirrors. BDI is located in Chantilly, Virginia.
The left and right side cabinets are doors that swing out to reveal the ideal locations for your home theater consoles. The spacious shelves are adjustable to six positions and will hold the multiple control boxes necessary for the modern day entertainment center. The sleek glass has been tempered for added strength and is IR friendly. This allows your remote controls to connect with the corresponding component without having to have the boxes exposed. The back panel of the console was designed with flow-through ventilation to prevent over heating of your control boxes during extended use.
The BDI Avion II Media Console is the best way to set up your medium sized home theater. The sturdy construction will hold up to a 73" television. This gives you the freedom to buy big when choosing the set that fits in well with your home and family.
When it's time to add new components, the BDI Avion II Media Console 8927 makes changes to your home theater easy. The console can be easily rolled away from the wall to rearrange wires and cables. The cabinet has hidden wheels in each of the four corners of the cabinet. Once it's in the position that works best for your room, you can make sure the cabinet remains level and even with the integrated levelers underneath the console. It's the little details like these that add up to provide you with the best viewing experience possible.
Available in the colors of natural stained cherry, espresso stained oak and chocolate stained walnut, the BDI Avion II Media Console is a great way to host your home theater. Gather around with the family for movie night or have the guys over to watch the big game. Either way, your entertainment center will be taken to the next level with your stylish home theater console. Discover what your home theater is missing and pick up this media console today.
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- Attractive Design
- Easy To Assemble
- Easy To Move
- Easy to Wire
- Holds All Components
- Smooth Edges
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Best Uses
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A touch of elegance! Stylishly highlights the room decor...especially love how the doors close slowly without banging
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Shipping & Delivery
Room of Choice Delivery: Free
If you don't like carrying furniture, this is a great option. The shipper will schedule an appointment with you prior to delivery and bring the furniture into your home for you. This service does not include unpackaging or assembly.
- Typical transit time is 4-7 business days. Some larger and specialty items may take a bit longer.
- Shipper will arrange a four hour window for delivery at least 24 hours in advance.
- Your driver or delivery team will bring the furniture inside your home and into your room of choice (Up to two flights of stairs).
- Delivery folks will not unpack or assemble your furniture.
- You must inspect the purchase at the time of delivery and sign for any damages.
- We'll be sure to assist with any damage that may occur. Please call Smart Furniture right away if any issues arise.
- If you're ordering multiple items from the same manufacturer, we might be able to bundle your shipping upgrade costs! Give us a call and we'll make sure you're getting the best shipping price possible!
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Package Information:
Dimensions: 69" x 25" x 21"
Weight: 172 lb
Assembly Instructions:
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Q:I want to place my DVR and blu-ray player in the A and C drawers. Can the A and C drawers be used to hold components?Asked on 2/18/2017 by Kirk installing a new man cave from N. Scituate RI
1 answer
A:Yes, the A & C drawers can be used to house components as long as those components fall within the specified guidelines. The top drawer has a round hole in the back for feeding cords, and the bottom drawer has 2 large rectangular openings for the same.
Here are the measurements and weight capacities for each drawer:
Cabinet interior (A): 7.25" h x 22.75" w x 15.75" d
Cabinet interior (B): 16.25" hx 18.5" w x 20.5" d
Drawer A: 40 pounds
Drawer B adjustable: 50 poundsAnswered on 2/20/2017 by Karen from Smart Furniture
Q:How much does the Avion II 8927 weigh?Asked on 1/26/2011 by Anonymous
1 answer
A:This entertainment center weighs 158 lbs.Answered on 1/27/2011 by Mark from Smartfurniture.com
Q:What sized TVs can I use with the Avion II 8927?Asked on 1/26/2011 by Anonymous
1 answer
A:The BDI Avion II 8927 TV Stand fits up to a 73" flatscreen television.Answered on 1/27/2011 by Mark from Smart Furniture
BDI home theater furniture is warranted for 3 years from the date of purchase.


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How can I breastfeed with inverted nipples? My baby doesn't suck much because I have inverted nipples. Will this affect my next pregnancy, I mean will I have successful pure breastfeeding next time, how can I solve this problem?
How can I breastfeed with inverted nipples? My baby doesn't suck much because I have inverted nipples. Will this affect my next pregnancy, I mean will I have successful pure breastfeeding next time, how can I solve this problem?
Hi Carra,
I'm sorry to hear you have had problems with breastfeeding. Although it is the best and most natural way to feed your baby, many women do find it takes a while to establish breastfeeding. However, I am sorry to hear that your breastfeeding problems have lasted so long.
Were you able to exclusively breastfeed your 6 month old?
Has a health professional advised you that you have inverted nipples? I am asking because it is sometimes misdiagnosed. You can check your nipples are truly inverted by pressing down on the aerola (this is is the darker part of your nipple) by about one inch and seeing if your nipple sticks inwards. Having inverted nipples is different to having flat nipples.
If you are in any doubt, then I would highly recommend seeing a lactation consultant who will be highly skilled at helping you with breastfeeding.
There are a number of things you can do to help to achieve successful breastfeeding when you have inverted nipples. Have a read of this previous thread about inverted nipples - it has some helpful suggestions from forum members as well as from our midwife Jane. Jane advises checking with a lactation consultant and also trying the product Niplette which helps to draw out your nipples.
Breastfeeding itself actually helps to draw out the nipples. Most women find their nipples protrude more with established breastfeeding.
The same is true of using a breast pump - a hospital grade pump helps to draw the nipple out.
In your next pregnancy, you can wear breast shells during the end of the pregnancy to help put pressure on the aerola to begin to draw the nipple out.
With all these techniques, the aim is to get a good latch so that your baby can get a good mouthful of breast. If the latch is not good (and the baby is feeding off the nipple) then breastfeeding will become painful and can cause cracked and sore nipples. This can be excruciatingly painful.
Also, if you have a poor latch (and you say your 'baby doesn't suck much' so it sounds like this is unfortunately the case) then your baby will not remove milk effectively from the breast. Breastmilk is produced in a supply on demand basis - the more milk is taken (demanded) the more will be produced. This is why a poor latch can lead to your baby not getting enough breastmilk which is why it is so important to get it right as soon as possible.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
Please do post back and let us know how you are getting on and if you need any further help - we will be happy to support you.
Best wishes,
Last edited by ljmarsden; 10th July 2013 at 03:24 AM.
LJ had some great information to share.
I had inverted nipples which made breastfeeding my first child a big challenge. One thing that I found to be helpful was to use a powerful breast pump which would pull my nipple out, and then as soon as my let down occurred, I would pull the pump off and put baby to the breast so that she could easily latch on to my nipple and would also receive the instant gratification of milk that was already pouring out.
I ended up having a very successful breastfeeding experience with my first baby (after the first 3 months which were really challenging). With my second baby, my nipples were not inverted, and I had a successful breastfeeding experience with my 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th babies. I breastfed all of them for 2 to 3 years and let them wean on their own.
Hope this helps,
Hi Carra,
I hope the advice above helps you.
What Kate has shared is really interesting and also highlights the importance of finding the right breast pump if you are going to be expressing breastmilk. I don't think a manual breast pump would have this effect (that Kate described) on inverted nipples.
I hope this all gives you some techniques to try for getting a better latch when breastfeeding your baby. I also hope that is reassures that the same problems do not have to be repeated for future breastfed babies (both because your nipples are likely to protrude more and because of the additional breastfeeding knowledge and experience that you will have).
With best wishes,
LJ's response prompted another thought... When I was having trouble getting baby to latch onto my inverted nipples, my nipples became very sore, cracked and bleeding. I found that keeping baby off of the breast for even 24 hours (and pumping to keep milk supply up) gave my nipples just enough time to heal a little so that they eventually healed completely, even when I put baby back to the breast.
I've since learned that it can be helpful to just do a full feed on a single breast. You can do this by using compressions to help baby get more milk. If you do a full feed on one breast, then that breast can have a break while you do a full feed (2 hours or so later) on the other breast. This can be very helpful at alleviating sore nipples. I sure wish I had known this, as I was putting baby on each breast for 10 minutes (like clockwork) with my first child. And every time baby latched on, it hurt so badly (tears running down my cheeks). I'd have preferred to just keep baby on the breast longer and do a single side feed. Would have been much better!


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