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What a close Election for President !
Martin von Anhalt
First of all this was such a close election you normaly don't see that often.
The congratulation goes to Tim Holtz and also I must say Mr Crumpets did a very good job in this election too but we can only have one winner.
And now we have to look forward and work all together to get Australia back with some power, allies and land.
And I hope Tim Holtz will do a good job.
Thanks, everyone have a nice day.
Its too close to call, Tim isnt PM yet, Wait for all the multis to be deleted.
He was a few votes above and it would be sad if we had so much multis...
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"Join the ranks."
It's the passion of this rivalry - and of South Carolina's non-dominance in it - that the little guys are not only remembered, but held as legends.
It doesn't matter what the rest of a player's career is at USC. If he (or she) plays an integral part in beating Clemson, they'll forever be cherished. This is true in all sports (anybody remember Marcos Rios?) but especially in football, where players, or specifically quarterbacks, are mostly judged on how they perform in that one game.
Steve Taneyhill had one winning season in four years, yet beat the Tigers twice in Memorial Stadium (its proper name, by the way, not the one that not-so-coincidentally shares a name with an SEC stadium). Mike Hold went 1-1 against Clemson as a starter and was only a part-time QB during his 1984 win, but because he won, and because he famously presented the ball to an ex-Chicago Bear after the whistle, he's on the right hand of the Almighty.
Even Tommy Suggs, the gold standard, had three mediocre years quarterbacking the Gamecocks, with two four-win seasons and one four-loss (albeit, ACC championship) season. But he never once lost to the orange-clad folks from the Northwest, meaning he undisputedly holds the title and the championship belt, until someone takes it from him.
The Gamecocks thought they would have the man to challenge Suggs for his title, but Stephen Garcia lost his opportunity after finally using up his last chance. Although Garcia (and Weslye Saunders before him) left on acrimonious terms, they are still adored by some of the fan base because although they made mistakes, they performed against Clemson.
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I'm quite sure that Shaw is not thinking of that aspect of it. A serious young man, Shaw is probably only thinking of the best way to win the game, not the kudos that come with it if he does.
But if that can in any way help him prepare for this moment, his first start against the archrival, it needs to be embraced. All he has to do is ask any of his fellow athletes, in any sport, what it means to beat Clemson.
Do it once, and no matter what happens going forward, that once will carry over. Michael Roth is an outstanding pitcher, but he will always be remembered for tossing that three-hit shutout over Clemson (at the College World Series, no less). Ieasia Walker will go down in history as an outstanding point guard, but she poured in 30 points to notch her first win over the Tigers. I'm sure I couldn't do justice to the swimmers, soccer players, high hurdlers or golfers who have beaten Clemson over the years and who feel a distinct pride in it.
Shaw has never played for the ego, never played for the headline. A competent and sometimes excellent player, Shaw is the perfect example of staying within himself and using his teammates to win the game, not glorify his personal statistics or boast about them.
A player who grew up outside of the rivalry's influence, Shaw gets his first chance to endear himself to the Gamecock faithful. As unfair as it might seem to him, if it even registers, this game means more than any SEC game.
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The Tigers' all-time roster is filled with so many one-hit wonders that have beaten USC that they're just another notch in the rivalry (Chris Morocco?) The Gamecocks are waiting for that one, the guy who could be as good as Suggs was, when Suggs was as good as … who?
The journey toward statue status can begin on Saturday. Or it can begin a step toward the other side of the rivalry, the one led by Dickie DeMasi and Vic Penn.
Shaw has had to be the "other" guy since Garcia was dismissed in mid-season, an unfair but necessary label. If he can mimic what Garcia did - beat Clemson his first time out - he can shed that tag forever.
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Moderator: Hi everyone, Ben Badler here, thanks as always for spending the afternoon. I've spent the last two weeks of my waking hours working on a team-by-team recap of what all 30 teams did this year in signing international prospects. We'll roll that out soon, beginning with the National League, but it's time to jump back into domestic prospects for a couple hours. With the Carolina ballpark close to my home, I was fortunate enough to have seen probably 40-50 Southern League games or so this year, so I've seen every player on this list at least once, with the exception of Hanson and Hellickson, and every team except for Birmingham. So let's get started.
|Todd from Chattanooga asks:
If there was ever a time on BA to have a top 30 or 40 list - this would be it for me. Great list!
Ben Badler: As about a dozen of the questions in the queue say, this league was absolutely loaded. We cut off our league top prospects lists after 20 players, but there are definitely more than 20 players in this league who I feel could become average, above-average and even all-star caliber players. It really was a pleasure to be able to follow the league this year, which I think was the most prospect-laden in the minors. This list is my best estimate at these players' futures, but I have no doubt that we'll look back here in five years at some of the players who missed the list and find them to be very good major leaguers.
|ScottAz from Phx, AZ asks:
In spring we kept hearing how Maybin was Hanley Ramirez except in CF. Is that still what is expected or have expectations been lowered?
Ben Badler: I don't think those comparisons were fair to Maybin, who has superstar potential but was not ready to make the jump to the big leagues this year. So I think that was more public misconception than anything Maybin did wrong. My expectations are still the same: he's loaded with tools, he has tremendous potential and has a good chance of reaching that ceiling with some more adjustments.
|jerald from iowa asks:
Gaby Sanchez just missed the list, does he still project out to be a solid major league regular and what is his ETA?
Ben Badler: Yes, and I could see him stepping in next year and being a league-average first baseman for the Marlins. He's a very smart hitter with good hands and power.
|Fred from Miami asks:
Chris Volstad—could he be the future ace of the Marlins—as soon as '09? He was so impressive with his poise and savvy this season. His numbers went pretty much unnoticed w/o much fanfare, yet they were incredible for a 21-year old rookie. Do you see his k-rate going up to the 7-8/9IP level?
Ben Badler: I was blown away by Volstad the first time I saw him pitch, and he continued to impress me every time I saw him at Carolina and pitching for the Marlins. If he's not the Marlins' best pitcher next year, he will be in the next few years. For a 21-year-old kid who's 6-foot-8 to have such clean mechanics is remarkable. Taller pitchers like him often take a while to put it all together, but he's already well ahead of the curve. His command isn't quite where it needs to be yet, but that'll be there pretty soon. The K rate doesn't bother me at all because of how nasty his two-seamer is and because his curve and change are both above-average pitches. If it's early in the count, he'll get the groundball. If he's got two strikes on a hitter, he can get the swing-and-miss with his curve or change.
|JP from Warrenton MO asks:
Is Parra stuck as a tweener?
Ben Badler: I don't think so, but there are scouts who feel that way. I see a player with a beautiful swing, a good feel for hitting and for the strike zone who lacks the present strength to punish hitters when they attack him in the strike zone and had to adapt to the caliber of Double-A pitching. Other than his plus-plus arm, his tools won't jump out at you... he's a guy who you have to watch several times and look at his overall numbers to appreciate. His physical development will likely dictate his future, but I'm optimistic.
|Navin from Pasadena, CA asks:
Did you hear anything on Tennessee's Esmailin Caridad who had some nice numbers in the SL? I can't wait for that international signings recap - I am a big fan of your international work. Thanks for the chat!
Ben Badler: Thanks. Very, very interesting backstory as to how the Cubs signed Caridad. I'll save that for the recap, but he's got a good fastball, backs it up with a curve and a changeup. It's not overpowering stuff, but he throws plenty of strikes and pounds the zone, so he's got a chance.
|Jore from Brooklyn asks:
Where would John Jaso have ranked? What is his upside?
Ben Badler: Jaso did qualify, but reports on his defense made it hard to justify ranking him in a deep league like the SL. The Rays had him in Double-A to start the season instead of Triple-A because they wanted to emphasize that he needed to improve his defense. From seeing him earlier in the year and hearing reports from scouts I talked to, it just sounds like the progress isn't there. Teams didn't show much restraint running on him, and the blocking and receiving skills still have a ways to go. Sometimes catchers take a little longer to develop, but if he can't stick behind the plate, that's a huge blow to his value. But he's got a very good handle of the strike zone and excellent hand-eye coordination, so there's still a lot to like there if he can put it together defensively.
|Todd from Chattanooga asks:
In your mind, how far does Schafer fall after being on top of Atlanta's prospect last season - further than 3?
Ben Badler: I wouldn't say Schafer has fallen as much as guys like Jason Heyward, Tommy Hanson and Freddie Freeman have risen. Schafer was one of the hardest guys in the league to evaluate. If scouts saw him early in the season when he was just coming back from his suspension, they didn't see what the big deal was, thought he might be a platoon player. Guys who saw him later saw a great defender and a guy with power to all fields who could make in-game adjustments. I don't like throwing out any performance data and dismissing it entirely, but given what Schafer had to deal with earlier in the season, I'll give his second half a little more weight. And that just speaks to the difficulties that scouts realize they have when they're evaluating players for a five-game series, that separating state and trait variables to estimate and project true talent isn't always so easy. So there's a lot to like there with Schafer. Of course, there's also a lot to like with Gorkys Hernandez, so I'm not sure how that one will play out.
|Scott from Springfield, Illinois asks:
Which member of the Birmingham Barons was closets to this list?
Ben Badler: Aaron Poreda, but the secondary stuff still sounds fringy. He got a lot of Matt Thornton comps when I did the Pioneer League list last year, and that name popped up a few times again this year. He'll be a big leaguer, but scouts I've talked to (and I agree) think he's more of a 7th/8th inning guy, where the velo will play up from 93-94 as a starter to probably 95-96 in the bullpen and the lack of secondary stuff won't get him kicked around the second time through the order.
|eric from California asks:
Hi Ben,I was wondering what kind of player you see Coghlan (i.e. All-Star, everyday, bench player) and where do you see potentials for growth in his game?
Ben Badler: I love Coghlan and I think he has all-star potential. He doesn't have that much more to learn about hitting... his strike-zone discipline is outstanding, and I rarely saw him ever swing at a pitch out of the zone. He always works deep counts unless he's taking advantage of a pitcher's mistake early in the count. So I don't see much skills growth there because he doesn't need much more development in that respect. I would like to see him improve his defense, which I doubt will ever be above-average. But he seems to have the work ethic and intelligence to realize that he can improve defensively. He has pretty good pop for a middle infielder too... he's not just a slap hitter by any means... but just adding natural strength as his body continues to mature physically will make him a more dangerous hitter. It wouldn't surprise me to see him and Gaby Sanchez starting on the right side of the Marlins infield next year.
|John from Pensacola, FL asks:
You mentioned Luis Valdez as just missing the top 20. Does he have anything besides a big fastball? How could the Pirates let him leave as a minor league free agent?
Ben Badler: He's 90-94 with the fastball, but his well-above-average splitter is a nasty pitch. If he can harness his control... and I'm not convinced that he will, but he might... that's a really good arm to have out of the bullpen.
|Grant from RI asks:
Does Wade Davis have a shot at TB's rotation out of spring training, or is there absolutely no room for him? If not, what's the plan?
Ben Badler: He'll get a chance. Just needs to fine-tune the command, which I think he'll do, and further develop either a changeup or a cutter to add a reliable third pitch. The latter is a bit more of a question mark, which is why I ran Hanson ahead of him, but I like Davis quite a bit.
|Tony from Battle Creek asks:
Even before he was sidelined, Jake McGee's stats were somewhat disappointing. When is he due back next year, and what are your thoughts as to his future role — closer or (#2/3?) starter?
Ben Badler: He'll probably be back at some point mid-to-late '09. He's going to still get a chance to start, but a lot of scouts think he'll be a closer, given the Rays' current depth of young starting pitchers, the injury and his skill set. McGee made the Top 20 in this league, but that might even be an aggressive ranking by me. He made some progress with his breaking ball, but he didn't use that or his changeup much, and he still needs to develop a better feel for pitching. If he were more polished, I'd be less concerned about the TJ. But now he's not really going to get the chance to practice learning how to pitch, to improve his breaking ball, etc. for another year, so it's a lost year of development for a guy who has tons of talent but really needs that developmental time.
|Matt from Seattle asks:
What kind of player do you see Michael Saunders becoming in the major leagues, perhaps a poor-man's Grady Sizemore? Do you see any all-star appearances in his future?
Ben Badler: They're comparable in terms of being premium athletes in the outfield with power from the left side, but Sizemore has a much more advanced feel for the strike zone that I don't think Saunders will ever have. But Saunders can be electrifying to watch when he's on with his speed and power. There's also a good chance Saunders moves to right field as he continues to fill out, but even as a right fielder he's the best prospect in that system.
|Matt from Seattle asks:
A little surprised to see Valbuena crack the list, what kind of future does he have in the majors? Any chance he will hit for a reasonable amount of power, or is he more of an on-base guy?
Ben Badler: He's got a bit of an Alexi Casilla skill set. He'll get on base, he'll play good defense at second and show some moderate power. I don't think he'll slug over .450 all that much, but he's got good bat speed and he'll drive the ball enough that he'll be able to make pitchers pay when they attack him in the zone. That's pretty valuable from a second baseman.
|chris from madison, wi asks:
Escobar had a very nice season at the plate, what kind of upside does he have?
Ben Badler: He has the chance to be possibly the best defensive shortstop in the big leagues in his prime, though Troy Tulowitzki should put up a good fight there. He won't have Tulo's bat, and I think there's going to be some initial struggles for him at the plate with his approach. But his hand-eye is good enough that he'll recognize and connect with all pitch types, so at some point he can be an average to above-average hitting shortstop, which combined with his defense gives him considerable upside.
|Martin from Los Angeles asks:
Thanks for the chat, Ben. Great list although I was a bit disappointed that Scott Elbert wasn't in the picture. Was Elbert left off the list because he did not have enough innings pitched or has he fallen off the BA radar? In your evaluation of the league, did coaches and scouts feel that Elbert can recover his former top prospect status or is he destined to become Greg Miller 2.0?
Ben Badler: I think Elbert's has a chance to be a good power arm out of the bullpen. Maybe he ends up returning to the starting rotation, but given his command issues and his health history, my bet would be bullpen arm. I don't think he's Greg Miller, but I don't think he'll be what a lot of us thought he'd be pre-surgery.
|Tod from Chattanooga asks:
Tyler Colvin obviously had a less than stellar year - Is he a wash or can you see him turning things around? Where do you see him playing if he does - I noticed over the last few years in Tennessee they have moved him all over the outfield?
Ben Badler: He's looking more like a left fielder than a center fielder, and I'm not sure the bat profiles there. He showed some strides being more patient at the plate, but there weren't many more positives to derive from his year.
|Jon from Peoria asks:
Do you think Donnie Veal will improve his command and potentially becoming a 2 or 3 starter? Did he receive much consideration for the list?
Ben Badler: I never really saw what the fuss was about Veal, and I didn't see it when I saw his last start of the year either. He had no clue where the ball was going when it left his hand. His velo was 88-92 (I heard reports of mid-80s in the middle of the season too) when I saw him, but he didn't touch 90 much after the second inning because he had already thrown so many pitches. The curveball has some promise but it's inconsistent, so maybe he ends up in the bullpen, but there's several arms in that system who have surpassed him, for me.
|Frank from Chattanooga asks:
Did Greg Halman qualify for the list? If so, how close was he to making it? Also, how would you say his tools stack up against someone like Maybin? Thanks.
Ben Badler: Halman did qualify and was one of the last cuts I had to debate. Does he have a higher ceiling than some of the guys at the back of the list? Yes. Scouts love the tools. But his plate coverage, his pitch recognition and k-zone discipline are all below-average. Maybe he's still able to make it work and turns into a star, or maybe he flames out. He's a high variance guy in terms of his future projection. So I rolled the dice at the back of the 20 with putting guys like Valbuena and Brantley over him. I'm a sucker for guys with good fundamental swings, good hand-eye coordination and a strong feel for the strike zone, and that's what those guys have over Halman. As far as Halman vs. Maybin, Maybin has the better tools. He's faster and a better present defender, though Halman gets good reviews for his fielding too.
|ScottAz from Phx, AZ asks:
McDonald has looked pretty good out of the pen for the Dodgers since his callup and working in short stints has boosted his fastball to 94 range. Do you think this is his ultimate role, or would it be a waste of a guy with 3 ave-above pitches?
Ben Badler: It's interesting to me that he's up to 94 mph in relief, because he was mostly 88-91 or so as a starter. He's still more valuable as a starter, just needs to fine-tune his fastball command and keep the ball down in the zone because of his lack of fastball velo and life and his flyball tendencies. If he comes out of the bullpen in the playoffs though, he could be dangerous, especially against guys who haven't seen his changeup yet.
|Eric from North Carolina asks:
What type of potential does John Raynor have? do you see him as a starting OF?
Ben Badler: He's an 80 runner but he can't play center field (and his instincts aren't great in LF), and that wasn't just because the Marlins had Maybin teamed with him at Carolina. The bat speed is just so-so and there's a lot of swing-and-miss in the bat for a guy without that much power. He's going to be a big leaguer, but I'm not sure about a regular starter.
|Kyle from Middletown asks:
Where would Chris Valaika rank on this list during an average year talent wise? Does his increased agility give him a chance to be an average defensive shortstop in the bigs?
Ben Badler: When I started with a preliminary Top 20 in August, Valaika was in my 20. But the more people I talked to about him, the more he kept falling. The bat speed is so-so, the approach isn't ideal, the tools don't overwhelm anyone, he's got a thick-lower half and the foot speed isn't great. But you know what? I still like him. He has a good feel for hitting (though not necessarily good strike-zone discipline) and just good baseball instincts. I don't think he'll stick at shortstop, but if he can stick at second base, that's fine. The move from shortstop to second base is a move down the defensive spectrum, but I also think the magnitude of that move is overrated. He ended up in that 21-25 range for me, but I think he has a good chance to prove a bunch of people wrong in the big leagues.
|Candice from New York City asks:
Hi Ben! Is Ivan De Jesus, Jr. major league ready? His bat really excelled this year and his glove has always been above average and the majority of his errors were of the throwing variety which I'm sure can be corrected. Thanks!
Ben Badler: I think he's close and will have a chance to start in the big leagues next year. But if he doesn't, no big deal. I still think he's going to need to add some strength and maybe move to second base, where his throwing errors could be quarantined, but he's not far off with his bat speed, feel for the strike zone and instincts in all aspects of the game.
Ben Badler: By the way, is there a more self-congratulating piece of technology than the pop-up blocker? Every time it blocks a pop up, it flashes a little notice letting me know of it's accomplishment. Congratulations, you did what you're supposed to do... have a little humility. Send me a report at the end of the month to remind me of what you've done if you want, but stop patting yourself on the back every time you block an ad. Sorry, back to baseball...
|Don from Rosemont, IL asks:
Michael Wilson is a guy I've also been intrigued with because of his power and athleticism. Is his problem that he doesn't make enough contact?
Ben Badler: Wilson probably had more raw power than anyone in that league, even including LaPorta. But he's also 25, and I'm not sure his approach and pitch recognition will translate well in the majors.
|Jack from Toronto asks:
I know Samardzija struggled at AA, but I'm surprised his AAA and ML performance didn't get him on the list. What was the consensus on him?
Ben Badler: I just spent the last two weeks on the phone with a couple dozen international scouts and scouting directors, where everyone has a different opinion on 16-year-old kids from Latin America. Opinions couldn't have been more unanimous on Samardzija: was underwhelmed with him in the Southern League, was 88-94 with so-so secondary stuff, surprised at the numbers he put up in Triple-A and couldn't believe it when they saw him on TV in the big leagues pumping 95-96 mph fastballs with movement. I think his long-term future is in the bullpen, where his stuff, especially his fastball, can play up. I'd love to see the Cubs use Samardzija as a two-inning reliever, but I'm guessing the more conventional 8th-inning role is probably more likely.
|john from NY asks:
I noticed that this list is light on catchers... How do salome and moore compare to some of the earlier lists that have been published and where do you see moore ending up either clement and Kenji in front of him?
Ben Badler: There's a great amount of catching talent in the minor leagues right now.`So good that you could rank the top 10-15 catchers in the minors and not include either one of those guys. Both guys have the chance to be strong offensive catchers, although I don't think anyone is quite sure what to make of Salome. There's doing things a little bit differently, like Hunter Pence or Dustin Pedroia, and then there's Salome, who is in a category by himself. But his hand-eye coordination is so good and he's so freakishly strong that it's worked. On pure performance, he's as good as anyone in the league, and easily my favorite player to watch. The Mariners' roster construction will dictate what to do with Moore and Clement, though it sounds like Moore is more advanced defensively. But both of them are better than Kenji. Right now.
|Robert Goldberg from Lyndhurst, NJ asks:
At this point, is Coghlan the best second base prospect in baseball?
Ben Badler: I might give the slight edge to Adrian Cardenas.
|Pop-Up Blocker from Your Computer asks:
I heard that, Ben. I can always malfunction on you, so don't push your luck!
Ben Badler: You're a pop-up blocker, not virus protection. I consider you to be expendable.
|Tony from Durham, NC asks:
I wanted to ask about a couple of outfielders, Daniel Dorn and Cole Gillespie. Are they future ML regulars, or role players? Dorn I suppose I can see as the RH half of a great LF platoon, and Gillespie the LH half. Or does either of them profile as more than that? Thanks.
Ben Badler: Great question, and I think you've got a pretty good take on those guys. Gillespie gets a little lost in the mix of talented bats that Huntsville had this year and that the Brewers always seem to produce. He should be a solid big league contributor, sort of like a Brandon Moss-type who won't blow you away with anything but can be a serviceable outfielder for you. Dorn's numbers in the league this year were excellent, but scouts seemed to think the tools were a little short. Kind of like Valaika, I think he has a good chance of proving the doubters wrong. He's a guy who people grew to like a little more each time they saw another one of his at-bats.
|Eric from San Jose asks:
Kershaw vs. Price - pros/cons and who will be better in the end?
Ben Badler: 1 and 1-A, for me. Fastball, breaking ball and changeup all grade out around the same, both athletic, both have clean arm action, both have great deliveries that they repeat, both should have above-average command, both get good reviews for their makeup, both have good size and good track records, both lefthanded. So there's a lot of similarities there. The two slight separators for me are that Kershaw is already having success in the big leagues and at a younger age, whereas Price has not. And perhaps slightly more important is that Price did miss six weeks or so in the beginning of the season with an elbow problem. Now, he's back to throwing mid-90s fastballs, but any elbow or shoulder injury is always worth remembering—and Price does throw a slider—so that's what set Kershaw just a tick above Price.
|Chris Volstad from Florida asks:
With my departure from the minor leagues and separation from other pitching prospects in the Marlins organization, what does the future hold for my buddies Tucker, Thompson, Sinkbeil, West, and Vanden Hurk?
Ben Badler: I hit on Tucker and Sinkbeil in my Southern League playoff scouting reports last week. I'll add that even if Tucker still continues to struggle with the consistency of his slider and ends up staying in the bullpen, with his arm slot, delivery and arm speed, I could see him adding a splitter and becoming sort of a mini-Papelbon. But the Marlins are pretty smart, so I'm sure they'll do whatever's best for his future. The health on those other three guys scares me. I really, really liked Thompson going into the season, but his control took a huge step backwards this year. He's got a sneaky fastball with some armside run, a plus slider, a promising changeup that he might benefit from using with greater frequency and the ability to keep the ball on the ground with all of his pitches. So if he stays healthy and gets his control back, he could take off.
|Matt A from Raleigh asks:
How much work does Hanson still need at the minor league level? Will the Braves wait for progress on the changeup and the slider before they bring him up? Or do they think his other stuff is ready now, so he can work on that at the ML level?
Ben Badler: I went to (I think) six Mississippi games this year when Hanson was with the team and didn't get to see him throw in any of them, aside from watching him throw a bullpen. But it sounds like his slider and changeup are already above-average pitches. The stuff seems to be all there, but I would estimate that he'll see some Triple-A time early in '09 before getting a callup by midseason.
|Navin from Pasadena, CA asks:
Thanks for answering my previous question. Who was the closest Smokies player to making it? Jose Ceda or Welington Castillo?
Ben Badler: Ceda. He needs to improve his control, but he's pumping 96-98 mph heat on every fastball and backing it up with a good hard slider out of the bullpen.
Ben Badler: That's it for today. We'll finish off Double-A tomorrow with the Texas League... enjoy the playoffs!


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"Star Wars: Episode VII" has begun shooting and director J.J. Abrams' production company, Bad Robot, shared the first look from the set.
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Further details about where the shoot was taking place and which of the movie's stars were involved are not known. The film slate does appear to be speckled with sand, leading some to believe that filming could be taking place in Abu Dhabi, which will reportedly serve as Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine.
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Last month, photos surfaced from Abu Dhabi, which showed crews prepping sets for the highly anticipated movie.
New cast member John Boyea also Tweeted the same photo, adding, "Day one of episode 7! Here we go!"
John's co-stars include Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher – who will reprise their roles from the franchise's original trilogy – along newcomers with Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Andy Serkis and Max von Sydow.
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Lessons From Modernism examines selected works of architecture completed between 1925-70 through the lens of sustainability. This analysis of the use of environmental strategies — long before they were commonly used in 21st century buildings — opens at The Cooper Union's Arthur A. Houghton Jr. Gallery on January 29th (reception at 6:30PM).
Through an analysis of the influence of nature and the environment in architectural design, Lessons From Modernism provides new insights into works achieved by a diverse selection of architects, including Le Corbusier, Paul Rudolph, Jean Prouvé and Oscar Niemeyer. The exhibition demonstrates how these architects integrated environmental concerns into their designs and explores the extent to which these practices have produced environmentally performative and distinctive architecture.
The 25 examples shown in the exhibition were extensively researched and documented by a team of Cooper Union students, faculty and alumni. These buildings demonstrate the importance of the aesthetic of clarity and utility that characterizes 20th century modern architecture. This aesthetic, or really, these values, inform the contemporary green building movement today.
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After taking a long break to focus exclusively on characters from the Blackest Night saga, DC Direct has just recently returned the Green Lantern figure series to its roots. Starting with Series 4 that came out just last month, the line is re-branded Green Lantern and focuses on Emerald Warriors as well as members of other Lantern Corps. In an aggressive release schedule, DC Direct is offering yet another wave of figures this month (and just in time for the holidays) with a pretty incredible lineup. Series 5, due in stores TODAY on December 14th, includes Blue Lantern Brother Warth and Green Lanterns Soranik Natu, Guy Gardner, and Sinestro!
Starting with Series 4 and continuing with Series 5, the Green Lantern line figures also go back to the bubble and card packaging used before the Blackest Night era. While somewhat less sturdy than the intervening clamshells, these cards look really nice (and besides, youre going to want to open them and bust out these figures!). The tall card is decorated with a green-tinted starscape background, and above each figure is the Green Lantern title, the DC logo, the Series notation, and a small thumbnail image showing all of the figures in the current wave. The bubble itself is shaped like the Green Lantern logo which is really cool, and at the bottom is an insert with each figures name and a small photo.
Each figure in Series 5 has the same cardback, which repeats the background style of the front. At the top is a very brief tagline for the line (The Universe is a big place... And there are enough Lanterns in the Corps to police it all!), while the rest is dominated by a group photo of the figures. Below them on the left is a small group photo of the Series 4 figures in case you missed those.
The figures in the Green Lantern line are generally on the tall side for 6 inch figures, and this series is no different. Each of the four figures are approximately 6 ¾ inches. The character selection is really interesting, and speaks strongly to DC Directs commitment to filling out their lineup with key characters in new versions, characters who have never before appeared in plastic, and the occasional non-Green Lantern (Series 4 did this as well with a Red Lantern Guy Gardner and GLs Stel, Arkkis Chummuk, and Power Glow Hal Jordan).
Joining the GLs this time is Blue Lantern Brother Warth, one of the most unique looking rainbow warriors. Elephantine with a vague resemblance to Ganesha, Warth has a distinctive, comfortable outfit and one of a kind looks. Soranik Natu, the Green Lantern daughter of Sinestro (and sometime girlfriend to Kyle Rayner), gets her first action figure in Series 5 that captures the doctors serious demeanor and minimalist GL uniform. Everyones favorite (at least in his mind) Green Lantern returns for the second time in two Series: Guy Gardner! Out of circulation since Series 2, this Guy returns to his classic uniform with updated details and a head sculpt representing his current look. Finally theres the figure that was shrouded in mystery until just recently. While DC Direct announced long ago that it would be a Sinestro figure, silhouettes kept the secret that this is the new Green Lantern version of the character first seen at the end of this summers War of the Green Lanterns storyline and currently appearing in the New 52!
DC Direct figures are well known for their good looks, and GL Series 5 doesnt disappoint in that regard. The sculpting is pretty much top-notch across the board. Soranik comes in at good due to her relatively plain uniform; essentially a skin-tight bodysuit, it doesnt have much in the way of sculpted details though she has a very good head sculpt. The others, though, are a different story. Brother Warth has a great rough skin texture and his head is intricately detailed with a broken tusk and skin thats both creased and loose. Guy Gardners uniform, based on the GL robot sentries he first came in contact with, has plenty of distinct parts and textures that are highlighted on this figure. From the cloth jacket to the complex belt, boots, and boots theres a lot going on... and you very well may overlook it all when you get a good look at Gardners new mug. This figures head sculpt is probably the best Guy ever made, and it perfectly captures his attitude with a smirk and one raised eyebrow. The hair too is very good, accurately representing the GLs more modern haircut since he ditched the bowl. Finally theres Sinestro, a worthy addition to the relatively few figures that have been made of him as a Green Lantern. Not your fathers Sinestro, this one has a cool new take on the GL uniform with a bold pattern that features sculpted outlines and a powerful physique. As usual, the former yellow and white ring wearer has a no nonsense expression on his face that conveys the seriousness of his ongoing mission to right (what he perceives are) the universes wrongs.
One final important note regarding sculpting: unlike all of the promotional images, and indeed the very photo on the package, the Sinestro figure wears his ring on the correct LEFT hand!
The figures in this Series have paint jobs that compliment their sculpts perfectly. When it comes to colors, the Green Lanterns tend to stick with a pretty strict regimen of green, black, and white. For this trio, DC Direct has gone with a deep metallic green that looks great (even though its darker than what youll find on a lot of the older figures). Best of all, its shine perfectly offsets the matte black and bright white of their uniforms, and the different styles worn by Guy, Soranik, and Sinestro really make each one unique. For instance, Natus deep V focuses the eye on her upper body while Sinestros nearly complete lack of white somehow makes him seem even more imposing. Brother Warth, on the other hand, dresses in black, white, and a striking metallic blue thats much closer to previous Blue Lantern Corps member Saint Walker. The animal-like Lanterns skin is gray with gradations at the extremities and on the head, with a complex tribal trunk tattoo in black, white tusks, and eyes of perfect blue. The facial paint work is excellent on the other figures as well, from the pink skin tone of the father/daughter duo (on Sinestros bare hands as well) to Guys reddish hair. Look closely for subtle details like Soraniks cheek tattoo and her purple eyes as well as Sinestros solid green eyes.
One area in which DC Direct has improved vastly over the last couple years is articulation. Thankfully gone are the days of their premiere superhero figures with only a handful of joints for awkward posing. Each of these four figures is articulated with a ball-jointed neck, ball-jointed shoulders, biceps, elbows (ratcheting on the male figures), wrists, and hips. Brother Warth adds a limited ball-jointed waist and ankles to that mix while the others have knee and calf joints as well. The three GLs are equipped with T-crotch hip joints which are a source of consternation for some collectors, but they get the job done. I found each of these figures to have good poseability with several different key poses from Warths serene gestures to Guys fierce threats. Different hand sculpts add to the options here, especially Warths unique flat left hand and the open, clutching fists shared by all of them.
Soranik gets a special mention here as shes one of the precious few Lantern figures who can easily be posed charging her ring!
Traditionally light on accessories, the Lantern Warriors here come with their respective Lantern batteries and display bases. If youve been collecting DC Direct Lantern figures in the last couple of years youll recognize these; they aint broke so theyre not fixing them. The Green and Blue Lanterns share the same sculpt with freely swinging handle and clear lenses, differing only in the bright metallic paint. The handles are easily removable which is a big help in threading them through the hands of some of the figures. Each base features its respective Lanterns symbol and color on a clear disc.
Series 5 is quite simply the best set of Lantern-related figures in a long time. Theres so much good stuff here from the inclusion of fan-favorite Soranik to a sweet new Guy, the quiet majesty of Warth, and the sheer awesomeness that is Sinestro. Each makes for a great display piece, and with DC Directs new focus on articulation you may find that theyre more poseable than you thought. While Soranik and Brother Warth may be niche figures to a certain degree, expect Guy and Sinestro to fly off the shelves. The only things to watch out for are slight variations in paint applications, so make sure you examine the faces especially. Any and all of these would make perfect gifts for the Lantern lover you know this holiday season; Series 5 hits retail today - on December 14th!
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Northwoods playoffs: Gorden's gem leads Stingers over MoonDogs
MANKATO -- Kody Gorden should forget to bring a glove more often.
With Willmar facing elimination in the Northwoods League North Division playoffs, Stingers' starting pitcher Gorden realized he didn't have a glove to use an hour before the start of the game.
"I'd been sharing (Josh) Biggs' glove all year," Gorden said. "I'm the only lefty on the team right now except Forrestt (Allday) and he's an outfielder."
Gorden said he had to recruit the dad of pitcher Kyle Fischer to go buy him a cheap glove at a sporting goods store and Fischer's dad got it to him 15 minutes before game time.
"That helped me ease the nerves a bit, making sure I had a glove for the game," Gorden said.
The glove worked wonders as Gorden tossed eight shutout innings to save a depleted pitching staff and lift the Stingers past the Mankato MoonDogs 4-0 Tuesday in Mankato for their first-ever postseason victory.
"It pretty much starts and ends with Kody Gorden," Stingers' manager Matt Hollod said. "It's one of the best performances I've ever seen."
Hollod said he had to save Scott Lieser for a potential Thursday start, so Hunter Dozier was the only available reliever, and Dozier's coach at Stephen F. Austin had him on a strict innings limit.
"If Gorden hadn't gone eight, we probably would've had to forfeit," Hollod said.
Gorden, whose previous longest start of the season was 4-2/3 innings, struck out eight and walked one while allowing six hits.
"I was trying to pump the strike zone, mix speeds, get ahead early," Gorden said. "I knew I had to go as long as I could and sure enough I did."
Gorden said he's never pitched that many innings before in his life, the previous high being 7-2/3 in the playoffs for his former school Western Nevada.
Second baseman Kenny Roberts sparked the offense for the Stingers. He knocked a fourth-inning double, advanced to third on a Corben Green groundout and scored on a Dozier groundout to get Willmar on the board with a 1-0 lead.
Roberts doubled again in the seventh to drive in two runs and put the Stingers up 4-0.
Willmar also scored in the fifth when Phil Pupillo came in from second base on a throwing error by MoonDogs' second baseman Chase Simpson.
Dozier, who has pitched all of three innings this season, shut the door for the victory with a scoreless ninth inning.
Michael Hahn will get the Game 3 start 7:05 p.m. today in Mankato. The winner will advance to play the winner of the La Crosse-Wisconsin series.
As for Gorden's glove, he may have found a new good-luck charm with it.
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Palia Puerto del Sol Apartments Facilities
• One bedroom apartment for up to 4 (max 2 adults/2 children) consists of • Twin bedroom • Lounge area with 2 sofa beds • Bath, shower and wc • Minifridhe (on request, charge) • Satellite TV • WiFi access (charge) • Safety deposit box in reception (charge) • Balcony or terrace • Air-conditioning (high season) • Daily maid service
• Pool table • Mini-football • Basketball • Volleyball • Badminton • Aerobics • Water polo • Bowls • Darts, archery and rifle-shooting (over 18 years)
All Inclusive means
• Meals: Full board with buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks 11.30am-5.30pm. Sandwiches 6pm-8pm. Ice-cream 10.30am-10.30pm. • Drinks: Locally produced alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks 10.30am-10.30pm. Locally produced wine and water included with meals. • NB. A deposit is required for the All Inclusive ID bracelet at the time of check-in.
• Day and evening entertainment • Live music • Shows twice a week • Disco
• 3 swimming pools • FREE sunbeds and parasols • Lounge • TV room • Internet and WiFi access
For Children
• Separate children's pool • Section of the main swimming pool • Playground • Hotel kids' club (4-12 years, June-Sept) • Theme days including pirate day and treaure hunt • Mini-disco • High chairs • FREE cots
Key Facts
• Nearest beach: Cala Egos 800 metres • Centrally located; Cala d'Or marina 100 metres • Nearest supermarket: 50 metres • 227 rooms • Official rating: 3 key • Some facilities and activities may incur a local charge
Meals and Drinks
• Buffet-style restaurant • Show cooking • Pool bar serving snacks


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MAYS LANDING — A Ventnor man accused of running a house of prostitution out of his Newport Avenue apartment requested a probable-cause hearing at his first court appearance on the charges Friday.
Marc Branch, 39, was arrested last week on charges including human trafficking and prostituting a minor for allegedly luring young men and older teens to his home and then selling their sexual services to clients he solicited on the Internet.
He additionally is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault for allegedly twice drugging a teen who is at least 16 but younger than 18 and then allowing a client to sexually assault him.
Branch is jailed on $350,000 full cash bail, a $100,000 increase from the original bail, which was raised Monday by Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury as part of a 24-hour bail review.
Defense attorney Jim Milita was hired by Branch's family and represented him at the hearing. He said he would be requesting a probable-cause hearing to see what the state's case is against his client.
"I don't know anybody that's under 18," Branch was heard saying to Milita during the brief hearing before Superior Court Judge Michael Donio.
Branch allegedly fed some of his victims' drug addictions, and also used money, friendship and even, at times, shelter to get the young men to his home.
"These are the most vulnerable victims in our society," Deputy Attorney General Jim Ruberton said outside the courtroom. "Luring children and selling them for sex is horrendous and won't be tolerated by our office. We will prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law."
The alleged victims include at least the one minor. The investigation is ongoing, Ruberton said, adding that he could not comment as to potential additional co-conspirators.
"Can you also see if you can get some discovery from these people?" Branch asked Milita during the hearing. "I don't want to wait months for discovery."
Some of that information would be available at the probable-cause hearing, Milita told him.
Such hearings usually take at least two weeks to schedule.
Branch has a pending drug case and was convicted of third-degree drug possession in December. He received no jail time for that.
Court records list him being born in Philadelphia, and standing 5-foot-9, weighing 170 pounds. His Facebook page lists his hometown as Cherry Hill and says he went to Cumberland County College.
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text: Two unidentified clients of the Stillwater Residence, a home for persons suffering from mental illness or chemical dependency, show the fresh vegetables given to the facility through the Community Supported Agricultural farm box program. The program gives vegetable growers a way to donate excess produce that is then given free to organizations throughout the St. Croix Valley. Contact Corinne Livesay at 651-429-8235 for information about the CSA farm box program. (Photo courtesy of Corinne Livesay)


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Excitement, adventure, and a fantastic night life are all part of visiting Atlantic City. An Atlantic City timeshare can make it possible for you to experience this every year! Meet Mr. Peanut, walk on the boardwalk, or ride the waves—there's something for everyone here. Known for its high class casinos, this city draws over 30 million visitors every year, which is why it's such a great city for buying and renting timeshares.
If you are looking for luxury and extravagance, Atlantic City is the perfect destination for you. Consider a Wyndham Skyline Tower timeshare, located just two blocks from the famed Trump Taj Mahal. This location is in the heart of the Atlantic City nightlife. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, the hot tub, the movie theater, and the masseuse.
No matter what resort you choose, Atlantic City timeshares will allow you to enjoy your stay year after year.
The number of opportunities for things to do in Atlantic City is innumerable. Historic sites abound, as well as shopping, golfing, water sports, beaches, casinos, and more.
The Borgata Casino is a prime stop for anyone that is coming to Atlantic City to try their luck. A luxury hotel, casino, and spa in one, you will enjoy visiting this famous spot. Try your hand at 4,000 slot machines or one of the 200 table games. They also feature tournaments on a daily basis, as well as high-stake.
The Absecon Lighthouse is renowned as New Jersey's tallest lighthouse. Step back in time as you climb 228 steps to the top. You will love the breathtaking views of the Atlantic City skyline from the top of this 150-year-old building.
Nicknamed the "Grandfather of Boardwalks" by National Geographic, Atlantic City Boardwalk plays host to hotels, resorts, casinos, restaurants, shopping, and more! You could spend days just popping your head into shops, and stopping to eat along the way. Built to keep sand out of the beachfront hotels, this historic piece of engineering has made its own place in American history.
Take a trip with a marine naturalist and learn about the beautiful dolphin. Spend several hours out on the ocean, watching and learning about the wonderful creatures of the sea. This outdoor adventure is sure to thrill adults and children alike.
Locals recommend the White House Sub shop for the famed White House Submarine Sandwich. This cute stand located on Spice Road, was opened in 1946 and is now world famous for its submarine sandwiches.
You may also want to take the time to see the world's largest pipe organ, the Boardwalk Hall Auditorium Organ. This organ has been entered into The Guinness Book of World Records four times: for largest musical instrument ever constructed, loudest musical instrument ever constructed, the largest pipe organ ever constructed. It also has the loudest organ stop in the world.
There are a wide variety of options for transportation in Atlantic City. Walking is a great option for going from one casino to another. There are also moving chairs that are pushed up and down the boardwalk—cheaper than taxis and more fun. Taxis are also available, as well as jitneys, buses, limos, and scooters.
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text: Musician and composer best known for "Misty." Was a professional pianist at age seven over KDKA radio. After high school, was featured with the Slam Stewart Trio. Later he formed his own trio, and appeared at the Paris Jazz Festival in 1948. Was the first jazz artist presented by impresario Sol Hurok, and was among the first to give concerts in the outdoor circuits. Tours included a number of European visits, concerts, television appearances and live venues including the Seattle World's Fair. Other popular song and instrumental compositions include "Dreamy," "Solitaire," "Blues Garni," "Trio," "Turquoise," "Other Voices," "No More Shadows," "Passing Through," "Dreamstreet," Theme from A New Kind of Love, "Paris Mist," "Play, Play, Play" and "Erroll's Bounce."


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STAFF at Abbeydale Vets were so impressed with the character of a cat which had been hit by a car that they decided to perform lifesaving surgery for free.
The black and white animal was brought into the veterinary surgery in Preston New Road, Blackburn after she was found at the roadside.
Although the cat was badly injured, staff said she remained friendly, loving and happy, despite obviously being in considerable pain.
Surgery staff decided to call her Grace, because of her quiet demeanour.
Vet Martin Gabbutt operated on the feline's prolapsed eye and a broken jaw.
Leanne Lowe, clinical director at Abbeydale Vets, said: "We've had to completely remove her eye and then fix up her jaw with wire.
"She was in surgery for about an hour and is recovering really well.
"She is eating and managing fine and she seems bright and breezy.
"Having one eye doesn't seem to bother her at all.
"In fact, it probably feels a lot better to her than it did when she first came in because she was in a real mess.
"Sadly, she isn't identichipped and wasn't found with a collar and so we don't know if we'll be able to trace an owner.
"She's a lovely cat though and I'm sure that someone will come forward and give her a loving home."


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Just composed/sent my request for AR/CLI's for my MC/V. Sockdrawered the Cash a while ago (kept alive by autobills/payments), but made my kiddo an AU on the Mtv, since she's leaving for grad school soon.
For those who did get replies, what was the time from email/type of communication? Email/phone?? ..and the verdict?
For me, it was the very next day, and decision in my favor within 24 hours. Shockingly fast and painless!
Just got the call back, and a simple call turned into a "small bs conversation."
Very polite, friendly, and direct. Guy even offered to pay my current balance, when he couldn't modify one of the APR's any lower
...sucks for me, since I paid the bill online a few hours ago.
...threw out a random number for CLI on both cards (keeping that private), and he said it could be as quick as tomorrow.
Best part is that the EOcsr told me to keep the name/number for future events, questions...etc.
I know you said you were keeping quite on how much you asked for but Im curious, did they give you what you asked or did they low ball you?
They lowballed the heck out me haha. After reading your post I decided to log in and see if there was any change to mine and I got mine increased by $500. Better than nothing but still not enough to win me over.
Oh and congrats on the successful CLI!
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Just got the pageonce notification... Got my increases on both.
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I have frizzy African-American hair and am tired of it. If at all possible, I'd like to have the hair from my legs - which grows straight and is the same thickness as the hair on my head - transplanted to my head, replacing the frizzy hair that grows on my head with the straight hair from my legs. Even though I have no problems with balding. Is this at all possible? Thank you. (Note: Please, no advice relating to salon treatments. I'm only asking about hair transplants. Thanks).
Hair Transplant If Not Balding?
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Does not like kiky hair
You can't straighten your hair with surgery
Hair Transplant to Change Hair Texture
Body hair transplant is a great procedure for the severely bald. But with a full head of scalp hair, BHT is unadvised. With hair transplant, the harvested hair needs a bald recipient site to be implanted to. If you have a full head of hair, you have no recipient site. In addition, replacing an entire scalp would require tens of thousands of grafts, which the legs alone would not provide. Your goal is thus not possible. You should look into chemical treatments for coarse, frizzy hair.
Learn more: http://www.dermhairclinic.com/body-hair-to-head-transplant/
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Transplant leg hair to improve frizzy scalp
It is technically possible to tranplant leg hair to the scalp, but with a full head of existing hair, there would be no place to put it. You should rely on hair stying to get the best appearance. Avoid processes that can damage the hair and cause it to be lost such as harsh relaxers and use of extentions.
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I came soooo close to M4/3 and 1 System cameras.....
............. But...in the end I decided the best thing for me to do was upgrade my D5000 to the D5100.
Now I can use all my glass, have Phase Detect AF, external microphone, Nikon's CLS lighting, Eye-fi compatibility, and very importantly the swivel lcd.
Been using my D7000 for photojournalism with my D5000 (and ever present Samsung TL500) as my back-up.
Only problem is when I need video I have to use the D7000 as it has the mic jack.
And I am forced to use the D5000 for stills.
Now I can shoot videos with an external micrphone with my D5100 and use my D7000 for stills.
I looked all over the marketplace and then realized a year old camera, the D5100, can put me in good stead for the lowest price of all options I which considered.
Bought the body with the $200 rebate. Can't beat that.
My first D5100 pics of my wife are actually amazing and using the articulated lcd for verticals, under and over head is simply great.
My D5000 will become my 'In the car camera', ever ready, except on hot/cold days, I will bring it inside/or bring it with me in my bag.
I came very close to spending thousands od dollars, (almost $2000 at least on bodies & lenses) to lighten my load and solve my workflow problems when all I needed was the D5100 body.
I post this F.Y.I. in case some of you are facing the same issues I was.
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Disney Cruise Line Wood Photo Frame - 8'' x 10''
Portal to paradise
Hearts set sail with pictures from your Disney Cruise Line voyage displayed in this handsome wood frame. Embossed by a nautical design and Mickey icon logo, it's sure to keep treasured memories alive for years to come! See more
It's added to your bag!
Not eligible for in-store reservation.
Magic in the details...
Created especially for Disney Cruise Line
- Wood photo frame with embossed ship design
- Disney Cruise Line logo
- Fold-out easel stand
- Metal teeth for hanging
The bare necessities
- Wood / glass
- Holds 10'' H x 8'' W photo, displayed vertically
- Frame 14'' H x 12'' W x 3/4'' D
- Imported
Most items ordered via Standard Delivery will arrive within 5-7 business days; personalized items within 9-11 business days. Exceptions include items shipped from locations other than our main warehouse. Express Delivery is available for an extra charge.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Lattes with free parking
Popular property highlights
Situated in Lattes, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Montpellier Town Hall, Comedy Square, and Mare Nostrum Aquarium. Fabre Museum and Peyrou Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
Along with free newspapers, this smoke-free hotel has multilingual staff and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area.
Room Amenities
All 60 rooms offer free WiFi, first-run movies, and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Showers, desks, and free toiletries are among the other amenities that guests will find.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Premiere Classe Montpellier Sud - Lattes features a terrace, multilingual staff, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Lattes hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a television in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Premiere Classe Montpellier Sud - Lattes is a smoke-free property.
- Free WiFi
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Total number of rooms - 60
- Number of floors - 2
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Television in common areas
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- First-run movies
- Desk
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Digital TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Nearby Activities
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 3 per pet, per night
- Up to 10 kg
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 5.00 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children (approximately)
- Pet fee: EUR 3 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Premiere Classe Montpellier Sud Lattes
- Premiere Classe Sud Hotel Lattes Montpellier
National Rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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Thanks to Johnson, Tout, HAF for A+ field trip
I'm a middle school teacher at Pacific View Charter School. My class recently went on an amazing field trip to Fern Canyon and Trinidad. We observed a pod of humpback whales feeding in the Trinidad harbor, herds of elk, and the unparalleled beauty of Fern Canyon. We walked around Trinidad Head on a gorgeous Monday morning, ate delicious breakfasts at Seascape, and walked around Fern Canyon's trail with a prestigious biologist filling my students with incredible information the entire way. In my eight years of teaching, it was the best field trip I've ever had the pleasure of being a part of.
The field trip would not have been possible without the generous donations from Humboldt Area Foundation and Dan Johnson. I cannot express to both HAF and Dan Johnson how much the field trip met to my class. Their generosity is appreciated, and I hope the community knows and values the contributions they make to our local students.
Thank you also to Jeremy Tout. Jeremy is a renowned local biologist who volunteered his time to assist my class on the field trip. His insights allowed my students to glean knowledge from the field trip that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. Because Jeremy accompanied and led us on the field trip, parts of nature were unveiled to my students that would have otherwise never been seen and appreciated.
Thank you Humboldt Area Foundation, Dan Johnson, and Jeremy Tout for making a really special day possible for a group of deserving students.
Jeffrey Bird, Pacific View Charter Middle School teacher


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Born Feb. 28, 1907, in Beech. W.Va., she was the daughter of George and Nora Sickle. She had lived in Atwater since 1926.
Mrs. Stroup was a homemaker.
She had been a member of the Atwater United Methodist Church and in recent years had become a member of the Atwater Congregational Church.
She had been active in many organizations. including Pythian Sisters, Good Friends Club, Farm Bureau, Knights of Pythias Lodge and Atwater Lions Club Wives.
Survivors include her sons, Gerald of Atwater, David of Alliance, Alan of Cocoa, Fla., and Roger of Moscow Mills, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell, Clyde and Harold Sickle; and sister, Wanda Nichols. Her husband, Chester; brother, Donald Sickle; sisters, May Cooper and Leola Whittlesey; and two grandchildren died previously.
There will be no calling hours. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Atwater Congregational Church, with the Rev. Joseph Peters officiating. Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Atwater Chapel is handling arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Atwater Congregational Church.


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There was extra "oomph," as Richie Carbone called it, in the Poly Prep dugout on April 22. Berkeley Carroll, the same club that shocked the Blue Devils in last year's NYSAISAA title game, was in Bay Ridge.
Catcher Marcus Hernandez and left fielder James Friel, who hail from Park Slope – within hailing distance of the small private school – made sure their teammates were prepared for the rematch. Coach Matt Roventini told his players: "Prove you're the better team."
Carbone made sure of that.
The senior southpaw tossed seven shutout innings, going the distance for the third time this spring, Poly Prep scored four first-inning runs and coasted to a 5-0, non-league victory that held plenty of significance to last year's holdovers.
"Winning does not take away from last year – they won the championship – but it's nice to come out and show this year we're the better team," Carbone said. "We definitely have a rivalry. They are a team we respect, but we also hate, and we want to beat them every time out."
Carbone was in total command, limiting the Lions to just two hits – a fourth-inning, opposite-field single by Nate Barr and Joey Martinez's sixth-inning double – and struck out five. He didn't walk a batter and retired the first 11 hitters he faced.
"Honestly, I could catch another game right now," Hernandez said. "He didn't make me work one bit. He hit every spot. He had his fastball, curve, changeup working."
The Blue Devils gave him all the support he needed in the first, scratching out four runs against Joey Martinez. J.J. Franco led off the first with a sharp single, second baseman E.J. Martinez was hit by a pitch, and Hernandez drove Franco in with an infield single. E.J. Martinez scored on Friel's RBI groundout and rightfielder Matt Caposio plated two more with a two-out, two-run double to right-center.
"It put them on their heels and let us be aggressive," Roventini said. "It changed the game. It gets played differently. They have to be a little less aggressive, we can be a little more aggressive."
Berkeley Carroll (6-3) played Poly Prep even from therein as the hard-throwing Joey Martinez settled down. He gave up a run in the second, but no more. Poly Prep stole four bases in the first inning plus, but Lions catcher Walker Harrison threw out three Blue Devils afterward. The Lions at-bats improved against Carbone as the afternoon wore on, but hit plenty of at 'em balls at Poly Prep fielders and failed to generate a rally.
"The rest of the game [after the first two innings] is a better indication of what kind of team we are. We're a good baseball team," Berkeley Carroll coach Wally Paller said. "But the first two innings is the best indication of who they are. They run, they challenge a defense. Franco is one of the best players in the city and one of the most underrated players in the city."
For now, Poly Prep has the upper hand in the rivalry. Hernandez and Friel can return to their Park Slope neighborhood with their heads held high.
"They didn't want to hear it anymore," Carbone said. "Today they got a little pride back."
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Over the past two weeks, great teams have gone head to head in an attempt to get to this stage: a chance at winning $20,000 for beating team CRS at Curse HQ in San Francisco, California. Tomorrow, team Dignitas will get their chance.
Outfited with top gaming gear furbished by Alienware, Astro and communication by TeamSpeak, the two teams will face off at 11 AM PST tomorrow and you can watch live on our Twitch TV stream! The matches will be shoutcasted by Colby Cheeze and Hawkeye.
You don't want to miss this final match-up! Be sure to tune in to http://www.twitch.tv/Curse_lol tomorrow at 11 AM PST!