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Regarding @wojyahoonba report that Keith Smart was given 2-yr guaranteed deal, Maloof was not aware but said Petrie given green light there.
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Maloofs were upset that he disclosed in-house matters. It clearly played a part here. Westphal indicated that Petrie had spoken to Maloofs.
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Kings co-owner Joe Maloof tells SI that ownership had no knowledge that Paul Westphal would be making public statement about D. Cousins.
The more I think about it, I believe Westphal knew exactly what he was doing. If anything, I wouldn't be surprised if management was undercutting him with Cousins, so he put this out there to force the issue. Either management would back him, or they'd pay him to go away, and he wouldn't have to deal with the looney bin anymore.
This is long over due Westpau was a joke.
According to Marc Stein
Of the eight teams ESPN.com has confirmed as registering interest in trading for Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins in the past week, in the wake of Cousins' recent one-game suspension, five of them hail from the East.
According to sources close to the situation, they are: Boston, Detroit, Indiana, New Jersey and Washington. (Portland, Houston and Utah are the others.) The Wizards might rank as the most surprising team on that list, given their longstanding non-interest in Cousins and the number of hard-to-harness youngsters already playing in the nation's capital, but perhaps the Wiz couldn't resist exploring the possibility of reuniting John Wall with his college teammate.
Dear God. Please no.
Pretty sure he wants to be traded. It's not like Westphal made it up.
For the Kings to win long-term, either Evans or Cousins need to go. They cannot play together, and they are both too high-maintenance to keep at the same time.
I think the Kings plan to keep Cousins, regardless of his wishes.
But it sure is strange to see Indiana on the list of suitors. Ditto Washington and Utah. Don't they have enough headcases already in Washington? And Utah already has a young talented frontline.
We probably looked into it to see if we could get him for nothing. Hoping they were wanting to cut bait and move on.
If not, then I'll be shocked, but I'm pretty sure that would be the case.
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@ @MikeWellsNBA @IamaGM said that #Pacers are 1 of 8 teams interested in DeMarcus Cousins. I cant see that happening. Wat u think?
If we trade for Cousins, Larry obviously learned nothing from the Artest saga. Stephenson, I can understand, but Cousins? Hopefully our interest culminated in Morway calling and offering Jones and a second round pick and the Kings hanging up.
Actually, I think we just called to offer our services as a third team. No way Larry's stupid enough to want that guy.
I think he really would go after him. It is a track record for Larry to give guys a chance and to help guide them in the right direction. Just look at who has been and is on our roster. This would be nothing new.
If you go back to Larry's young adult hood he had his share of problems and people gave him a 2nd chance as well. I just think it's in Larry's make up to do such a thing. Not a bad quality to have if you ask me.
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I had never heard the Pacers attached to him until this. Has anyone else seen any indications we might be interested? To me, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to bring in a headcase like him when Hibbert is playing so well. But you have to at least see what it would take to get him. He certainly has a ceiling of a top 3 center in the league.Quote:
Of the eight teams ESPN.com has confirmed as registering interest in trading for Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins in the past week, in the wake of Cousins' recent one-game suspension, five of them hail from the East.
According to sources close to the situation, they are: Boston, Detroit, Indiana, New Jersey and Washington. (Portland, Houston and Utah are the others.)
Edit: Sorry I didn't read this whole thread. I wonder where the notion that we are interested came from.
Dont worry, the kings arent trading him


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With just a few popsicle sticks and a little time, you can create keepsakes with your children that you'll want to use every holiday!
With just a few popsicle sticks and a little time, you can create keepsakes with your children that you'll want to use every holiday!
These cute Popsicle stick snowmen are really fun and easy for kids to create. Use them as an ornament or hang them on your door for some welcoming décor.
- 10 Popsicle sticks
- Paint and paintbrush
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- Ribbon
- Glue
- Googly eyes
Step 1:Set 1 of the Popsicle sticks aside. Lay 8 of your popsicles out side by side. Lay another Popsicle across to see where you want your snowman hat to be. I marked mine with a marker so I would know where to paint. Be sure to take into consideration any ribbon you may want to add to the hat.
Step 2:Paint 1 of the Popsicle sticks black. Paint the other 8 Popsicle sticks about 1/3 black and 2/3 white.
Step 3:Lay all 8 popsicle sticks side by side and use the black popsicle stick to create the brim of the snowman hat and glue it across where the black and white meet.
Step 4:Glue on a strip of ribbon to decorate his hat.
Step 5:Glue on the googly eyes.
Step 6:Using permanent markers, draw on his carrot nose and black dots to be coal for his mouth.
Step 7:Glue the last Popsicle stick crosswise along the back to make your snowman more stable.
Step 8:Measure a length of ribbon and glue it in a big loop on the back of your snowman to create the door hanger.
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WHEN Sam Rowe was diagnosed with testicular cancer in April, Carlton's football operations manager Andrew McKay asked him whether he still wanted to play football.
''Yes,'' Rowe told McKay. ''I'm bloody keen.''
Remarkably, Rowe is still a chance to play this season, as McKay has confirmed. The tall forward, who had a tumour removed just before Easter, has completed his chemotherapy and began jogging lightly, interspersed with walking, at Carlton training yesterday.
McKay said Rowe would ''progress to running in the next week or so'' and, if he could regain sufficient fitness, would have an opportunity to play for the club's VFL affiliate, the Northern Blues, in the final rounds of this season. ''He'd only sneak in a couple of games, I'd imagine,'' McKay said. ''It would be fantastic if he could.''
McKay said Rowe's prognosis was positive. ''The prognosis on testicular cancer at the stage he got it is really good for complete recovery.''
Rowe has finished his six-week chemotherapy course, during which he received the treatment intravenously over an eight-hour session in hospital.
McKay said Rowe, who was recruited as a mature, 24-year-old key forward from South Australian club Norwood, had felt well throughout his treatment.
Rowe, who is 198 centimetres, displayed sufficient form in the pre-season for the Blues to plan to play him in the seniors this year. Originally from the Riverina in New South Wales, he was on Sydney's rookie list for two years without playing a game before impressing in the SANFL. McKay said there was ''no doubt'' Rowe would have played senior football in 2012.
The Blues will not regain Jarrad Waite for Friday night's game against the Hawks - the key forward is most likely to miss the subsequent Collingwood game, too, given that he would lack conditioning and might need a run in the VFL.
Skipper Chris Judd has trained strongly since Carlton's break, seemingly freshened by having the bye. ''He's been training well,'' said McKay of Judd, who had just 10 disposals against West Coast and has been carrying an unspecified ailment. ''He's fine. The break has done him good.''
The Blues have confirmed they will be without defender Jeremy Laidler for the rest of 2012 after he had knee surgery yesterday.


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Failing To File Patent For New Technology Could Cost Company More Than Money
It is arguably one of the most exciting moments for a technology entrepreneur — seeing that invention for the first time. Whether it's a new software program, mechanical device or a breakthrough biotech discovery, the feeling is always the same, pure elation. If you're a technology entrepreneur you know the feeling. You spend months, possibly… Read More →
CEO Series: Robert E. Mittlestaedt Jr.
Robert E. Mittelstaedt Jr. Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University How is W.P. Carey's curriculum changing due to the economic crisis? The curriculum in any business school has to involve some fundamental, timeless subjects that never change. So accounting and some aspects of finance and people management and other things will… Read More →
The Business Community Is Ringing A Cautionary Bell On Further Cuts To The State's Education System
Good schools are good for business. It's that simple. Contrary to popular belief, incentives and tax breaks aren't necessarily the only things businesses take into account when considering a move to Arizona or an expansion of a local operation. Sure, they want to make money, but the quality of the education system, from K-12 through… Read More →
An Analyst's Look At How Arizona's Nasdaq-Listed Companies Are Faring This Recession
Arizona has 52 Nasdaq-listed companies and the performance of those with the most capitalization during this economic downturn has been fairly good. In early June, Stephen Taddie, managing member of Stellar Capital Management in Phoenix, reviewed the top 10 Arizona Nasdaq companies using Thomson Analytics as his data source. Those companies comprise nearly all the… Read More →
Executives From West Valley Hospitals Assess The Impact Of The Current Economy
The need for health care services continues to grow across the state, including the West Valley. And under the current recession, hospitals are being asked to do more with less. Jon Bartlett, CEO of Arrowhead Hospital, says the health care industry is not immune to the impact of the bad economy, but he remains optimistic… Read More →
Peter Fine, Now CEO Of Banner Health, Drove A Taxi As His First Job
Peter Fine President and CEO Banner Health Describe your very first job and what lessons you learned from it. Once I got past delivering newspapers as a little kid, my first job with significant responsibility was driving a taxicab outside of New York City. I did this starting the summer after high school, and did… Read More →
Keeping Employees Motivated In A Troubled Economy Is Critical
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) figures that it can cost up to one-third of an employee's annual salary to recruit and replace that employee. For the most part, it is to the employer's advantage to retain and maintain their skilled work force in a tumultuous marketplace. Uncertain times, family issues and unstable financial… Read More →
WESTMARC Unveils The Results Of A Work Force Labor Market Study
What started as an initiative from the city of Surprise Economic Development Department quickly turned into an unprecedented work force study on the entire West Valley spearheaded by WESTMARC. The study came about through a collaboration of communities, corporations, government entities and educational institutions that contributed more than $150,000 to fund the report. "West Valley… Read More →
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You've sorted through stacks of resumes, interviewed the best and selected the perfect candidate. Now what? Once you've made the job offer and it has been accepted, it is time to start thinking about your onboarding process. Onboarding is the term used to describe the process of integrating a new employee into your organization, and… Read More →
The Parlor Turns An Old Beauty Salon Into A Pizza Paradise
There are no hair dryers, manicure stands or various grooming products to be found at The Parlor, a new gourmet pizzeria in Phoenix, but the ghost of them remains. The Parlor now occupies the long-time site of the Salon de Venus on 20th Street and Camelback Road. The co-owner of The Parlor, Nello's Pizza scion… Read More →


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Humane Officials Call 10-Day Jail Sentence For Man Who Decapitated Puppy 'Big Win'
Humane officials said that they thought a 10-day jail sentence handed to a man who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges was a win.
According to Christine Roan of the Circle Area Humane Society, many people who face animal cruelty charges never see the inside of a jail cell.
"We don't get too many cruelty cases that actually get jail time, so that was a big step," Roan said.
Kyle A. Jenkins will spend 10 days in jail and two years of probation after he admitted to decapitating a puppy and neglecting other animals over the past 10 months.
One 4-month-old Pee-Wee was found alive at Jenkins' apartment.
"Upstairs we saw the decapitated puppy," Jenkins said. "That a person would know that's what was in your apartment and you can just ignore that. That's really disturbing. "
Officials said that Jenkins owned eight animals in 10 months. Five of the animals are dead. The Pee-Wee was in the basement of the apartment with no food, water or litter box.
"His gums were pale white when we got him out of the basement, and he was very, very starved," Roan said.
Some Circleville residents said that they were upset that Jenkins was sentenced to only 10 days.
Roan said that she was happy that Jenkins would receive help.
"The young man's got some troubles, and we're just thankful he's getting some counseling," Roan said.
According to the court, Jenkins is banned from having contact with animals during his two-year probation.
The manager of Jenkins' apartment complex said that he had only lived there for about a month and a half and now is in the process of being evicted.
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Under the deal, approved by the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday, the Packer family's Consolidated Press Holdings will pay $14.93 million; Mr Packer's Crown Resorts will pay $11.77 million; and News Corp will pay $13.3 milllion.
Crown agreed to pay a share of any One.Tel liability when it demerged from Packer media vehicle Publishing and Broadcasting Limited in 2007, special purpose liquidator Stephen Parbery said in a statement.
The deal resolves ''all litigation arising from the failure of One.Tel',' Mr Parbery said in the statement, jointly issued with law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler.
It was struck following ''a confidential and informal process'' run by Mr Parbery and ABL partner Leon Zwier, the statement said.
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Why have the members gone? Explanations for dropout from a community-based insurance scheme
A common challenge faced by voluntary community based insurance (CBI) schemes is ensuring re-enrolment of their members. This study examines factors that may explain dropout from a CBI scheme targeting poorer self-employed women in Gujarat. Members who exited from the scheme were poorer and less educated; had weaker links with the promoting institution; and used the scheme less in the preceding year. The primary reason for dropping out was that members were not contacted by programme staff to re-enrol. Scheme administrators can reduce dropout rates by maintaining better contact with scheme members and systematically seeking them out at the time of enrolment. Such relatively simple improvements in scheme administration can enhance the efficiency and equity of the scheme. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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During the Age of the Pyramids, the King was a semi-divine figure, an embryo god, identified as "Son of the Sun". Despite this, at least one king was assassinated, and the Ancient Egyptians felt comfortable to tell stories about their rulers. King Khufu and the Magicians is one of the best. In this story, kings are presented as very human, with bad tempers and some foolish notions of their own importance.
The king was the focus for all efforts: religious, social, governmental or military.
Kings were the intermediaries between humans and the gods. Many of the king's duties were religious; he had to participate in the cult of many gods, and we often see him performing ceremonies. On earth, he was the nefer netjer - the good god. In statues and wall reliefs, he is the only human shown in company with the gods. Gods embrace him as a friend, and goddesses give him their milk. When he died, he joined the gods.
Egypt had been unified by warrior-kings, and each king, whatever his own aptitudes, had to be prepared to lead his men in battle. He was responsible for keeping Egypt safe from foreign enemies, and also from the forces of chaos which threatened to overwhelm the world of Law and Order. When we see pictures of kings fighting, dispatching prisoners, or even hunting in the desert, we may not be looking at reports of things the king actually at a particular time or place. Rather, these are images of the King fighting against Disorder. The king's most important task was to uphold Ma'at truth, justice, and the good order of the universe. As long as the king ruled in accordance with Ma'at, Egypt would be stable and prosperous.
In the Age of the Pyramids, royal sons often had serious responsibilities in the military, but the ability to raise men and organize their labour for huge construction projects was just as important. While a prince was learning the skills he'd need if he became king or vizier, he was also getting to know, personally, all of the important people of the land. His understanding of human nature was probably his most important skill.
Though some evidence suggests that kings seldom showed themselves to the common people, they were able to form close friendships with nobles, as Pepy I with Weni, and Pepy-nakht, also called Heka-ib, with young Pepy II.
Most pharaohs were the sons of the previous king, but from time to time the line of succession would be broken and a new family or dynasty would take over. Kings often had several wives and many children. With so many marriages between the royal children and the children of the high officials, it's hard to see sometimes why a particular man is considered to begin a 'new dynasty.'
There was no term for queen. The Egyptian titles are King's Wife or King's Mother. Similarly, the people that modern books call princes and princesses have the titles of King's Daughter or King's Son in the hieroglyphs. During the Third and Fourth Dynasties, the highest officials, such as vizier, were royal sons. However, during the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties, competence seemed as important as blood in attaining high office. Were there royal sons who did not become either kings or high officials? What did they do?
The term 'pharaoh' comes from the Egyptian per -a'a, which meant 'great house.' During the Old Kingdom, it was not used for the king.


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AS the Olympics roll into London, those not infected with the Games bug can
display their feelings with these "protest" bags.
The carrier bags made by designer Toby Leigh are themed around the London 2012
logo and colours.
The souvenirs were thought up in Hackney, East London in spitting
distance of the Olympic Park and may echo what many Londoners
feel as they are faced with traffic breakdown, transport delays and a flood
of tourists.
The bags come with different slogans such as "They're all on steroids", "I'm
renting my flat to a fat American family" and "It only took me three hours
to get to work this morning".
The 14.5in by 17in accessories cost £15 and have proved so popular they have
temporarily sold out.
T-Shirts from the same collection have also been snapped up, with one range
out of stock already.
Designer Toby revealed a lot of research was needed to steer clear of breaking
guidelines set by organiser Locog.
He said: "You can't use the words London 2012 or the Olympic rings, but they
can't copyright the word London.
"The typeface isn't the same typeface either."
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" Brand: Lush "
My favourite store, Lush, makes a number of perfumes under the Gorilla Perfume name. Most of these are scents which come in black bottles with spray nozzles, but there are also a few perfume oils among the range.
One of the Gorilla perfumes is called Breath of God, designed as a 'play of light and dark' and inspired by Simon Constantine's visit to Tibet. The two aspects of the perfume are both available individually as perfume oils, called Inhale and Exhale. Here I'm going to review Exhale, the 'dark' side of the fragrance.
As a perfume oil, this fragrance comes in a small dark glass bottle with a screw top. To use it, you simply tip the bottle up and dab some onto your skin. The bottle is very secure and the oil doesn't leak, which is a good thing. It's also small and compact, ideal for carrying around.
***The Fragrance***
On the Lush website this fragrance is described as the "intense wood-smoky base of Breath of God". It is darker than its companion Inhale and is made up of vetivert, sandalwood, cedarwood, amber and musk.
***My Experience***
Like Inhale, Exhale reminded me of the Breath of God scent. In fact, I like both Inhale and Exhale better separately than as part of the same fragrance. When I smelled Breath of God I thought it was a bit of a mess. With these two separate scents, each fragrance is shown off individually.
I thought Exhale was a lovely, mysterious, dark scent that reminded me of incense. It was smoky and rich and made me think of an incense-filled temple - which I believe is the idea.
Exhale lasted much longer on my skin than Inhale. It lasted a good few hours, which I was pleased with.
Another use for the perfume oil could be as a household scent, in an oil burner perhaps, or a scented bath. You could add a few drops to your radiator, and the warmed scent could spread around the room. Alternatively, add a drop or two to a tealight.
***Price and Availability***
Exhale is priced at £16 for 15ml. However, being an oil, the scent is more concentrated and it is made with real essential oils, which are pricey. With Inhale, I felt that the price was a bit steep considering the scent wasn't very long-lasting. However, Exhale lasts so long that I feel it is a bit more reasonable.
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Charles O. Rossotti, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, steps down today after five years of service. In an interview that appeared in The New York Times on Tuesday, Mr. Rossotti expressed his view that the IRS is steadily losing its war with tax cheats, particularly those in the higher income brackets.
He also suggested that he had received a request by the Bush administration that he not present Congress with his views that the IRS cannot adequately function without budget increases. When asked to elaborate, Mr. Rossotti indicated he might do so after his term ends. Refusing to comment in the interview, Mr. Rossotti merely replied, "I am still a member of this administration."
Four years ago, Mr. Rossotti suggested that perhaps as many as 80% of tax cheaters would be able to succeed in their efforts unless the IRS were to receive needed budget increases. Methods of cheating continue to proliferate and become more sophisticated, while money for the IRS remains tight.
"The tax system continues to grow in complexity, while the resource base of the IRS is not growing and in real terms is shrinking," said Mr. Rossotti. "Basically, demands and resources are going in the opposite direction."
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New Mexico Man Wins $500K On Scratch-Off Ticket, Gets Nothing
Well, this guy's New Year is sucking so far.
Well, this guy's New Year is sucking so far.
I have never bought a lottery ticket. I guess I have never felt that lucky. I have noticed though that most people that win the lottery have a story like the woman who was down to her last $10 and needed to feed her family so she went into the convenience store to purchase some mac and cheese and decided to spend $1 to buy a lottery ticket and won the Mega Million jackpot. See, she had a story!
We've all seen those stories about groups of people who routinely buy lottery tickets together, only to have one member of the pack fail to do so the week they strike it rich.
Now something similar has happened again — in Spain.
Since 1993, Joan R. Ginther has hit the lotto jackpot four times, to the tune of $2 million, $3 million, $5.4 million and $10 million.
The chances of this happening are one in 18 septillion. For a point of reference, there are about one septillion grains of sand on earth.
Having a sorted, organized bag post-cleaning is a major bonus in itself, but a woman in Georgia has given incentive to cluttered bag owners everywhere after she found a lottery ticket worth $190k stashed at the bottom of hers.
Rhonda Williams, a 55-year-old Fairburn resident, told reporters last week that she found the Fantasy 5 ticket at the very bottom of her purse after she decided to clean it out on a whim. Turns out, she'd picked the winning numbers from a January 17 drawing.
You know that someone is watching out for you when you lose your job and shortly after that you win big in the lottery ! This is exactly what happened to Joel Torres.


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Canon Realis SX60 Projector – Overview
Let's start off with the SX60 remote control.
The remote is backlit (backlight button is on the right of the bottom row. Brightness of the backlight is acceptable. Not the brightest, but far from the dimmest.
The layout of the remote control is good, and you will find some features here typical of business projectors, that are not found on home theater models, including a page up and down buttons, digital zoom, right mouse click for limited "remote mousing".
There is also audio control, because the Canon does have a speaker, for presentation purposes. There are buttons for power zoom and focus, and the traditional four arrow keys for menu navigation. There is even a freeze frame (which was handy for photographing some of the HD images.
Overall, a nice, compact remote control.
Canon SX60 Menus
The Canon SX60's menu layout is pretty respectable.
Below you will find several shots of the menus, mostly of those relating to image control.
Of particular note is that the Canon SX60 offers rather in-depth control of color. This will be appreciated by commercial users that require precise color accuracy, such as photographers, architects, possibly medical imaging, and of course a host of other applications.
To the right you can see the image modes selected, including modes for presentations, sRGB for color matching to applications relying on sRGB for color accuracy, a Movie mode, and of course the darker Home Cinema mode.
SDE (Screen Door Effect) and Rainbow Effect
Here's a projector without either. As you saw in the Image performance area, the pixels are so unnoticeable compared to LCD and DLP techologies, that screen door effect will not come into play at any distance even remotely considered normal for viewing.
Since the SX60 uses three LCOS panels, it works more like an LCD than a DLP projector in regards to rainbow effect, in that it doesn't have a spinning color filter wheel. The result, there is no rainbow effect.
So, the SX60 offers the best of both worlds, no screen door, no rainbows.
Projector Brightness
When we calibrated the projector we took brightness measurements. The Canon SX60 produced around 2000 lumens in full power mode in the brighter settings modes (it varied depending on the settings chosen – Standard, Presentation – etc.. In Home Cinema mode with low power, it produced just under 400 lumens. If the lamp power is set to the same (high or low) for Home Cinema, or Standard, the difference in brightness (lumens) is four fold.
Lamp Life
Sadly, Canon does not provide life expectancy info for the SX60, so we can only guess. We should therefore assume that it is at least on the low end of normal for projectors, which would be 1500 to 2000 hours under full power mode, and 2200 – 2500 under eco-mode. Of course, it could be longer, but those numbers should be reasonable guess.
Audible Noise Levels
The Canon SX60 is relatively quiet in low power mode. Not as quiet as the better home theater projectors, but pretty average, in that regard. In full power mode, it is, of course, noisier, but I would say not as loud as many business projectors. Even in small room environments, under full power, I don't believe anyone will be complaining about the Canon's fan noise. The claimed specs are 27db in low power, and 30db in full power. I might guess that the first number is conservative, but under full power it sounds noiser to me than other projectors rated 30db.
The SX60 has some nice touches, including a spotlight feature to highlight an area (actually it leaves the area you want, at full brightness while dimming everything else) you wish to point out while presenting. Arrow keys allow navigation. You can control the projector from the included wireless remote or a USB mouse (not included).
Present and Go
Finished your presentation? Just unplug immediately, the SX60 will continue its cool down process, with it's fan running without being plugged in. Remember, though, not to put the SX60 back in its shoulder bag, or other highly confined area, until the fan turns off and the unit's cool down is complete.
The SX60 offers an optional networking adapter. This will not only allow you to interface to a network, but your projector can notify you of problems, such as replace lamp, a failure, etc., via email over the network.
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Reports are coming in that private jet has crashed into a car auction near Blackbushe Airport, U.K., and burst into flames.
Hindsight is what you see from the tailgunner's position...
Hindsight is what you see from the tailgunner's position...
Similar news here. Quoting three or four casualties presumably meaning fatalities. R.I.P.
Bought many cars here in the past.
Update to the Daily Mail headline
Four feared dead in fireball after Saudi private jet crashes into car dealership near Hampshire airport after overshooting runway as it tried to land
Hindsight is what you see from the tailgunner's position...
Sad news indeed :-(
Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.
The first quality needed is audacity
Remarkable that there is already a Wikipedia page on this event.
@Snafu, yes and I would have voted to delete it as Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not an accident database (ASN is already well established). But I see on the discussion page they are speculating that Bin Laden's family may have been on board and using that as a justification to keep the article.
Hindsight is what you see from the tailgunner's position...
It would seem that it is so;
Here we go again as if there wasn't enough on the extremist front in the world and right on my doorstep.
No time to bother with it though.
Why brand an entire family as extremists because of one man, if you read the articles they disowned Osama years ago, don't jump to conclusions.
A very tragic weekend for general/historic aviation.
Let us be thankful that Dan Griffiths (Spitfire)is alive and will hopefully fly again. As has been said, metal can be re-bent.
Any loss of life is tragic and should not be trolled. RIP & blue sky's to you all, my heart goes out to all your friends and families at this very sad time.
Yes I saw some uncalled-for remarks in other places on the internet.
Hindsight is what you see from the tailgunner's position...
The family watched and listened for years while hate was preached leading to the death and destruction of thousands of innocent people. They may even have enjoyed the limelight. It is not only the ones that "cast the real stones" that are to blame in hate crimes or terror but those who stand by and watch (family or friends).
I didn't realize the Phenom was certified for one pilot.
Not surprised considering its size, just didn't know (I haven't been bizjet shopping lately).
RIP to all...
There are two sides to every story. The truth is usually somewhere between the two.
I've seen a lot of input from eye witnesses that I know (Flyer Forum friends) and the best estimate is that it came over the threshold at around 600ft on a runway with an LDA 200 metres or so over that required for the aircraft at MAUW which, of course, this one wasn't at
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Yes. 'Unstable approach' would be another term.
Despite there being no hope of him hearing, people on the ground were already yelling "Go around!" even before the wheels first touched*
*I am informed.
"What you must remember" Flip said "is that nine-tenths of Cattermole's charm lies beneath the surface." Many agreed.
Now the deceased have been named. Quite close relations to him in the large family.
Now the cause has been revealed, officially.
The report can be downloaded here.
Coroner's final report, 'bodies incinerated'.
Michael, thanks for sharing. Very sad they actually all survived the impact.
Hindsight is what you see from the tailgunner's position...
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The season is over for the 2012 Atlantic City Vikings football team, but only after giving their undefeated opponent all they could handle.
A.C.'s state title campaign came to an abrupt halt against top-ranked Williamstown, only eight days after securing their first Thanksgiving victory over Holy Spirit in eight years. Their 20-12 defeat at the hands of the Braves also ended a season-high five-game winning streak for the Vikings, who have every reason to hold their heads high heading into the offseason.
97.3 ESPN-FM's Mike Gill was a part of the broadcast team for the game in Gloucester County. He joined us on the South Jersey Sports Report to recap a game that went down to the final moments, and explains why it "just wasn't Atlantic City's night". He also reveals which local high school football team may be one to watch out for, even if no one's talking about them.
While the Vikings took Williamstown down to the wire, it still may not have been the best playoff game of the night. Press of Atlantic City sports reporter Jason Mazda was on the sidelines for a wild, back-and-forth contest in Camden County, and offers his thoughts on how the winner can take down the Braves in the South Jersey Group V Finals.
And all eyes are on Egg Harbor City for a Group II playoff showdown. The Cedar Creek Pirates will only have to wait nine days to avenge the only blemish on their record, as a talented Willingboro team comes to town with title aspirations of their own. South Jersey Hall of Fame sports writer Tom Williams breaks down the matchup, including what local fans don't know about the Chimeras, and what the Pirates can do to keep their high-powered scoring offense rolling.
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One local coach has the highest of goals for his team in the new year, even after becoming the winniest coach in New Jersey college basketball history. Stockton mens coach Gerry Matthews now stands alone after securing his 515th victory earlier in the season. What's more important to the legendary general? That his Ospreys are still undefeated, only a handful of games into the young season.
Coach Matthews joined us on the South Jersey Sports Report to offer his feelings on the record, and why winning one day at a time is more important than career milestones. He also explains why the people in the program have given him a reason to stay at Stockton, and what makes New Jersey's athletes some of the most special in the nation.
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SWITCHES & RELAYS: Silver and Gold
Thick Film backgroundThick Film technology for the production of electronic circuits has its origins from the fine china industry dating back to the late 1800s. The first conductive inks used to make electronic circuitry were modeled after gold inks used to decorate china. The first silver conductive inks for electronic applications were developed in the late 1930s. The development of resistor inks in the early 1960s enabled production of screen-printed microcircuit networks. Hybrid circuits manufactured on ceramic substrates continue to be produced today in high volume.
The concept of screen printing an electronic circuit onto a substrate using conductor, resistor and dielectric inks led into polymer thick film technology. Unlike the standard hybrid circuit compositions which must be fired at temperatures up to 1,000 degrees C, polymer thick film materials process at much lower temperatures, typically below 130 degrees C. Membrane touch switches use polymer thick film conductors and dielectrics screen printed onto polyester substrates.
The use of membrane touch switches in the appliance industry has grown significantly. Today, most all microwave ovens use membrane switches for the cooking controls. Membrane switches are also common in dishwashers and ranges and have found expanded uses in refrigerators, washers, dryers and small appliances.
Inside PTF conductorsPolymer thick film conductors are formulated with a few critical components, and are screen-printed onto a polyester or other plastic substrate. After curing, the PTF network of circuit traces acts as wire to carry electric signals to power appliance controls. PTF conductor technology is popular because it is highly conductive, low cost, low profile and can be easily used in large-scale manufacturing.
The three basic components of PTF materials include a metal powder, an organic polymer and a solvent. The function of the metal powder is to provide adequate conductivity. The size and shape of the particles play a critical role in determining the conductivity of the screen-printed conductor traces. Due to its relatively low cost and high conductivity, silver is the most common choice as the metal powder. The organic polymer determines many properties of the conductor such as adhesion, abrasion resistance, compatibility with other materials and circuit reliability. The solvent is used to solubilize the polymer and determines how long an ink can remain on a screen before drying out.
While the high conductivity and relatively low cost of silver conductors are strong advantages, one problem that has historically plagued silver conductors is that of silver migration, which impacts reliability.
Silver migration issueReliability continues to be a key issue in the membrane touch switch (MTS) industry and, in particular, the appliance industry. Switches are exposed to relatively harsh environments, in some cases both high temperatures and high humidity. The reliability of membrane switches has been improved over the years with advancements in materials, switch design and construction. Although switches can fail for a variety of reasons, the high heat/humidity conditions encountered in appliance applications, exposes a key weakness of silver conductors known commonly as silver migration.
In the presence of moisture, and under an electrical bias, silver will migrate, or form a dendrite, from one silver conductor trace to another, thus causing a short to occur.
Silver migration can cause rapid failure of switch circuits or it can be a very slow process. Direct exposure of silver traces to water from condensation, for example, will cause a silver migration failure in a matter of minutes. A membrane switch used in a high humidity environment with an electrical voltage applied may develop a short related to silver migration over a period of years. These slowly developing defects can be very frustrating to appliance and switch manufacturers since there is no way to test each switch to prevent failure.
"DuPont challenged its scientists to overcome this issue, and as a result, a new silver-migration-resistant conductor technology has been introduced, which dramatically enhances membrane switch reliability," says Brad Shickling, product manger for DuPont Microcircuit Materials.
New conductor technologyThe two new screen-printable, silver-based polymer PTF conductive compositions - APP11 and APP21 - utilize a unique polymer chemistry, which dramatically improves resistance to silver migration. The polymer has a higher Tg (second-order glass transition temperature) than traditional polymers for this use, and the cross-sectional densities as determined by scanning electron microscopy indicate much greater densities in the microstructure of APP11 and APP21. Shickling notes, "In addition to the improved migration resistance, other properties important for membrane switch manufacturing are excellent, including good printability, high abrasion resistance and good flexibility/actuation."
APP11, APP21 and more traditional type PTF materials were tested at an independent laboratory, LabTech and Advanced Technologies Testing Laboratory, using an accelerated aging test by exposing test parts to 85?C/85 percent relative humidity with a 10 V bias. Under these conditions, the new compositions showed three times to five times improvement in the average time to failure.
Reliability and reduced costShickling says that use of newer PTF technology with improved resistance to silver migration increases circuit life and makes MTS appliances more reliable. "It allows MTS manufacturers to easily differentiate themselves with equipment manufacturers, as fewer warrantee claims and improved customer satisfaction are important considerations for both MTS and appliance manufacturers, in terms of processing costs for claims, and impact on their reputations," Shickling notes. "The change required to the manufacturing process to use the new PTF technology is minimal, and the benefits in terms of reliability are clear."
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As an 18-year-old high school student, I know far too well how absorbed teenagers are in social networking. A top priority for teens every day is to keep friends updated on their new piercing, or last weekend's wild party.
It may be entertaining now, but are kids really acting in their best interest by sharing so much personal information? Many teens don't realize that it is easy for a potential employer to find out if they have been a responsible individual.
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Though I can't find it now, I ran across a quote awhile back which really got my attention. The gist of it is that there is no place for independence in the Christian's life. We are to depend on God for everything, for we have been called to die to self so that Christ might live within. He is to be enthroned in our hearts, and from Him comes everything we need to live in this world as pilgrims.
I think this quote initially spoke to me because my life has gone so much in the opposite direction. At some point during my childhood, I vowed to myself that I would take care of myself because no one else ever would. As a child of abuse, I learned to keep my own counsel. I taught myself to not mind too much if there were no sympathetic adults in my world to whom I could confide my little (and big) troubles.
What I was forced to learn, nearly overnight, was how to look out for myself. My mother chose other things over protecting her little brood. My father was out of the picture, and my stepfather was the tyrant who abused every child in the house.
How old was I when I made that vow? Probably no older than 7 or 8. Sad, isn't it? I can understand why the vow was made. When adults abdicate their responsibilities and jesters rule the children are forced to take on burdens they should never have to carry.
I became so good at tending to myself---too good, really. Or maybe it's more accurate to say I've been tending to myself for too long. As a child I couldn't have functioned or made it through those horrible years if I didn't find the ability and strength to parent myself. But what about the after years? What about all the decades since then when I've lived in the same manner? I thought it was a strength of mine to find a measure of control in my often chaotic life. Now I'm not so sure. After reading that quote I'm questioning the steely control necessary to bring some order out of chaos.
Control makes me feel, well, in control. As if I can orchestrate things in such a way that I can assure their outcome and never be unpleasantly surprised. Submission to the Lord's leading causes me to feel weak. I have to unclench my fists in order to accept anything from Him, and it's scary letting go. If I let go, what then? Will everything fall apart because He doesn't think that this, that or the other is as important as I do? And if so, well that should tell me something. That should tell me that my priorities are all askew.
Funny, but the one thing I've always thought I got right in my walk with the Lord is my ability to be stoic, to bear whatever comes my way. To keep control at all times, control over my feelings, thoughts, and desires as well as everything going on in my little corner of the world.
But I can't, not really. That kind of control is an illusion. The things I clench in both hands can be taken from me in a heartbeat; they're not really mine. I think they're mine. Like a child who grabs another child's stuffed bunny and holds it tightly to her chest, crying, "Mine, mine!" I grab and hold on for dear life to anything which I can't imagine living without. As long as its within my grasp I consider myself to be its owner--but the reality is that everything I have belongs to God. He has freely given these things to me (whether they be talents, friendships, possessions, etc.); there is really no reason to cling to them so tightly. And all the clinging in the world won't keep them next to me if He leads me through a season of loss.
I shouldn't be surprised by this new realization that I've been doing this all wrong. Spiritual reality is so different from the physical world in which we live. We must die to live, lose our lives to save them, be last in order to be first. Why should my weakness being a source of strength be so surprising? When I am weak, then am I strong, I believe the Apostle Paul wrote. Of course, of course!
I love gaining new insights into the kingdom life. This is one over which I will ponder long and hard. The habits of a lifetime die hard. No overnight success, here! I'll take a few steps, fall and scrape my knees, pick myself back up and start the process of learning to be weak all over again. Or, rather than pick myself up, I'll eventually learn that the safest place to fall is into the arms of my Lord.
I don't think it matters how many times I stumble and fall; what matters is that I'm stumbling in the direction of Heaven.


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There's a common myth out there that entrepreneurs are like superheroes. They "shape the world around us" and "fight friend and foe on their fantastical quest, sacrificing everything on the way." But we all know that superheroes aren't real. Their talents are often exaggerated, their strengths overblown. So, no matter how invincible you might feel when starting up, it's important to remember that you don't have to be a slaving 20-hour-a-day superhero to achieve true success.
Myth 1 – Long hours are the key to success
One of the most celebrated myths in the start-up world is the idea that endless hours of work constitute the way forward. While you will have to put in the hard yards, it's ultimately your idea – the way you execute the strategy and bring the solution to the market – that will drive your success.
This is really about working smarter, not harder. As productivity coach Chris Bailey writes, "Working longer hours will make you more productive, but only in the short-run. In the long-run, working long hours pushes you to procrastinate more, work less efficiently, and causes you to get less done." Instead of working yourself (and your team) to the bone, create more structured days to garner more powerful results on a long-term basis.
Myth 2 – Faster decisions will mean faster growth
Part of managing your time well in a start-up is realising when you need to pump out the productivity, and when you need to slow down to focus on a specific decision.
Don't be fooled into thinking that the faster you make decisions and the more time you save, the quicker you'll achieve success and growth. Good decisions are critical in the start-up phase, and they need time and dedication to ensure they are right for the business.
"Tech superstars Twitter, Google and Facebook can make it sound like every decision was instant and the implementation took only a tiny bit lower," writes Rose Powell as she channels Robert Sutton, but "all scaling companies slow down to take the time they need to make the decisions where it matters."
Myth 3 – You'll have to do everything yourself, and it will burn you out
Many start-ups kick-off as a solo venture. Just look at Genevieve George of OneShift or Marco Arment of Instapaper. It's true that you have to do a lot yourself in the beginning, but this is a positive thing. The start-up phase presents a great time to learn as much as you can about your own business, which will eventually make you a better leader.
Once you have consolidated a team and your start-up starts to grow, you can then start to delegate so that you can focus your time on more high priority tasks.
Myth 4 – Deadlines are vital for success
While it's sometimes necessary and even beneficial to have specific time-oriented goals, it's your strategies and innovation that should take precedence, not your deadlines.
"In the beginning, we got sucked into thinking that deadlines were important to our success," explains Leo Widrich on his company Buffer. "That never works when you're trying to do something innovative and new; when you don't have a manual to refer to on how to perform your tasks. And having deadlines didn't make us happy either."
If you find that your quality or decision will end up being compromised simply for the sake of meeting a deadline, it might be more beneficial to postpone – or forego a "deadline" start-up culture altogether.
Managing time intuitively in your start-up is essential if you want to sustain your motivation. Start-ups are not only about your products, but about your culture and how you operate as a business. Sometimes, it's those little, timely, day-to-day refinements that can really turn you into a super heroic entrepreneur with a successful business to boot.
Jo Sabin is the community manager at DesignCrowd, a leading online graphic design marketplace


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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Review by leak_man
"The closest anyone can get to gaming perfection in any generation."
When I was looking into buying my PlayStation 3. I looked over various exclusives and highly rated games, the one that I saw most of course, was Metal Gear Solid 4, having never played a Metal Gear game before, I figured I'd get it later, however. That was a huge mistake on my part, after playing the first MGS, I wanted more. Soon after, I picked up MGS4, and to say the least; I was blown away, the reasons of which, I will explain now.
Sound: 10/10
Okay, where do I start. The music and voice acting = AMAZING. Every voice actor manages to bring the characters to life, from Old Snake's rough tone, to Sunny's stutter, it actually makes you feel like you're watching a very well acted movie. And to back it up, the score in this game always matches with what's going on at the time, giving you intense tunes during action, and being softer at other times. It all works together to immerse you deeply in the world of the game.
Story: 9/10
I'm not going to touch upon the story for fear of spoiling anything for anyone who hasn't played this masterpiece yet. But to say the least, it's somewhat complicated. The reason it gets a 9 is because it might be a bit hard for some gamers to get their head around.
Graphics: 10/10
For any game, gameplay is the real meat, but when seasoned with good graphics, it makes the package even better. That's the case here, from the facial expressions of the characters, to the sunlight reflecting off of Snake's suit, and the dust kicking up when you walk/a grenade goes off/ect... In any case, the game looks great. I've found a few blurry textures here and there, but none of them subtracted from this great looking game.
Gameplay: 11/10
To say the least... This is freaking amazing.
As most of you may know, the Metal Gear Solid series revolves around it's stealth based action gameplay. However, in MGS4, you're given a bit more options, you can take the traditional route, and sneak past your foes, or you could purchase an RPG 7 (From the local weapons vendor, Drebin.) and blow their asses six ways from Sunday, it all works together very nicely for precise gamers who like to sneak in the shadows, and getting into as little fights as possible. And clumsy gamers (Like me to an extent.) who would rather take no prisoners as he blasts through opposing group like a bulldozer.
Along with that, you're given various useful tools to avoid being seen, such as the OctoCamo system, which allows you to blend in with your surroundings by touching the structure you want to blend into, the Mk. II, which allows you to scout ahead and find the best way to sneak (Or blast through.) the opposition undetected. Your weapons vendor Drebin is also incredibly convenient, allowing you to purchase weapons and ammo on the spot using a currency known as Drebin points, which you can gain by picking up guns you already own from your fallen foes. It all works together very nicely, providing incredibly flexible gameplay.
Along with the American version of MGS4 comes the starter pack for Metal Gear Online, a 16 player third person shooter, as of this review I haven't played MGO yet, but I've heard good things about it, and will get to it as soon as I can.
The Lowdown:
Amazing through and through, it should be a crime to own a PS3, and NOT own this game, I give it my highest recommendation. A 10/10
Great sound
Good story
Fun gameplay
Amazing graphics
Cons: Story can be a little hard to grasp without having prior knowledge of the MGS series.
Reviewer's Rating: 5.0 - Flawless
Originally Posted: 07/06/09
Game Release: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (US, 06/12/08)
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Alex Kennedy: @AlexKennedyNBA:
Source says the New York Knicks have some interest in Jared Dudley. No word on who they would offer or if talks have taken place.
Alex Kennedy: @AlexKennedyNBA:
Source says the New York Knicks have some interest in Jared Dudley. No word on who they would offer or if talks have taken place.
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Interesting, I like Dudley alot. He can shoot the 3, defend, rebound, and he's not a chucker. he'd fit right in the starting lineup.
Not sure what we could give up though.
I like Dudley too man but we can't get him. The suns rather dealt Steve Nash in their own division than send him to the Knicks.
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Make them give us the Lakers' pick.
Born a Knick Live a Knick Die a Knick
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Ideally brewer for duds
but hey I can dream
shump at 2 Dudds at 3
I'd rather have Chris Dudley.
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They want Shumpert....I wouldn't do it. Also nothing really makes much sense for them unless Shump is in the deal
He would be a very good fit. Spaces the floor with his ability to shoot the 3, very good defender, solid rebounder, efficient shooter. He can guard 2s and 3s. If we could do it somehow for like Cope & Camby or something I'd do it in a heartbeat
can't trade shump not when Jr is FA after this year and kidd may retire.. we didn't trade him for steve nash no way we trade him for dudley
No way, I like this team and I think this might be one of the first times ever that Im excited about and like every single player on the team down to the last player on the bench
R.I.P. Dad
Dudley would be a great fit in the starting lineup.
sick fit! just dont think we have the pieces to get him here. also i think he has a pretty thick salary too.
but this website posted it:
"Knicks looking at Jared Dudley of the Phoenix Suns. Call has not been made but it will happen if the price is right #knicksfix"
but yea i dont think he's coming although we all want him to.
Dudley make a little over 4 million.
It would take Novak or a combination of vet min players to pull it off.
very good fit......a defender that can hit the 3.
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Ouch. PRO-7 SPR-1 One night removed from his first AHL shutout Jonathan Boutin was run early after one period allowing 3 goals on 8 shots faced. He was relieved by Morgan Cey whose AHL debut went less than swimingly allowing 4 goals on 18 shots faced. Timo Helbling scored the Falcons' lone goal on assists by Norm Milley and Doug O'Brien. O'Brien now has 28 points in 64 games this season. Brian Eklund got revenge on his old mates stopping 21 of 22 for Providence. Couldn't stop a beach ball two months ago, but I digress. Game sheet from [url=http://ahl.leaguestat.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1001940]TheAHL.com.[/quote]
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The Fox News All Star Panel took up the subject of the 39 page unclassified report on Benghazi yesterday. Dr. Charles Krauthammer diagnosed Hillary Clinton as suffering from 'Acute Benghazi Allergy' that causes lightheadedness when she hears the word 'Benghazi', and said that Mrs. Clinton needs to be asked where she was in real time as the events in Benghazi were unfolding on September 11, and "what were your orders?"
Kirsten Powers found it interesting that mistakes were made, but nobody made it. She is appalled that the administration tries to pin it on the dead ambassador. Krauthammer looks forward to the hearings, and also to the hearings on what happened afterward: the mendacity.
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SNAPPY TITLE 4 : THE MEANING OF HAPPINESS to Showcase New Musical Theatre Writing at The Pheasantry, July 1
The fourth Snappy Title charity showcase of new musical theatre writing will be presented at The Pheasantry, Chelsea on Sunday, July 1. Co-produced by the New Musicals Network and A Stage Kindly, Snappy Title 4: The Secret Of Happiness will be staged in aid of the Myasthenia Gravis Association.
Myasthenia Gravis is a debilitating and incurable condition (afflicting around 10,000 sufferers in the UK) which affects the muscles, in particular the mouth muscles, making a smile virtually impossible. Hence the concert's aim to make people smile while posing the question - what is the secret of happiness? Perhaps possessing good health or great wealth. Or maybe sharing one's life with that special someone.
Various answers to that question will be given in the form of songs by many of the most gifted new musical theatre writers and composers, including Paula Rosen, Laurence Mark Wythe, Daniel Loveday, Charles Bloom, Finn Anderson, Joe Sterling and Christopher J. Orton.
The songs will be performed by a cast of talented artists, including Lorna Want (Footloose, Dreamboats & Petticoats, The Fantasticks), Mark Goldthorp (Jekyll & Hyde, Avenue Q), Rachael Louise Miller (The Cradle Will Rock, Les Miserables), Martin Neely (The Hired Man, Les Miserables), Kimberly Blake (Sweeney Todd), Kendra McMillan (Roll On The Day), Charlotte Bradford and "Search For A Twitter Star" Finalist Ben Vivian Jones (The Pirates Of Penzance, My Big Gay Italian Wedding).
Snappy Title 4: The Meaning Of Happiness
Sunday, July 1 at The Pheasantry, 152 Kings Road, Chelsea
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
Tickets (£15) are available through the Pheasantry website at: http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com
For updates and further information, please see www.newmusicals.org.uk