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Adaptations of other materials for screen and on stage too often lead to sins of omission, incongruous additions, and unmet expectations for fans of the source material. Adapted films can bring novels (or plays, or whatever…) to life, but rarely have the capacity to render a subject with as much detail and depth as the source. In the case of Julian Schnabel's adaptation of Reinaldo Arenas' memoir Before Night Falls, the possibilities and problems are multiplied, because the source is not only the story of one man's life, but also a complicated political history.
The book Before Night Falls is Cuban novelist and poet Arenas' account of his life, first in Castro's Cuba and then in exile, in the United States. Its power is two-fold: it's an intoxicating, intensely erotic account of sexual discovery and liberation, and a devastating record of the artist's persecution under the Castro regime. Arenas endured pursuit, surveillance, and incarceration because he was a gay man and a political dissident (not by his writings per se, but by virtue of having manuscripts smuggled and published abroad). In his memoir, Arenas recalls in exacting detail his childhood full of sexual curiosity, his adolescent rebellions, sexual experiences and creative developments during his 20s, and his torture and imprisonment as an adult. Arenas' story seems almost too much to be lived by a single man. When he finally left Cuba during the 1980 Mariel Harbor boatlift, Arenas stopped briefly in Miami and then moved to New York City, where he still lived in near-poverty and before long, developed AIDS. He committed suicide in 1990.
A faithful filmic adaptation of Arenas' memoir could easily take six hours and still not capture the full impact of the book. Painter-turned-director Julian Schnabel (Basquiat) consciously diverges from the traditional school of literary adaptation. Impressionistic and elliptical, his film presents a series of beautiful images rather than a strictly coherent sequence of events. Arenas' childhood is portrayed as fantastic flashes, much like a poet might nostalgically remember it. Young Reinaldo plays naked in the dirt as a crane shot pulls back quickly, to show him as a child whose sense of connection with nature will soon be threatened. Adult Arena's (portrayed by Spanish actor Javier Bardem, from Jamon Jamon and Live Flesh) sexual explorations are portrayed timidly at first, and his relationships with a circle of friends read as platonic. Schnabel portrays the freedom and pleasure of beach culture, but only peripherally takes notice of the cruising and promiscuity. Arenas estimates in his book that he had 5000 sexual partners by age 25; in the film, he has no more than he could count on his fingers. (True, it would be a very long film with 5000 trysts…)
Time passes with little reference, except occasional intertitles. Arena's years in prison could be a month or a decade. Schnabel's film doesn't convey a particular history of revolutionary and counter-revolutionary Cuba. A valid question, of course, is whether the film could or should provide a tutorial in 20th-century Cuban politics. Regardless of whether such events are clearly chronicled, the film does not emphasize, as the book does, the extreme culture of fear and consistent betrayal among friends. Instead, Schnabel opts for moments that make great images and allows them to stand in for a story. For example, in the most visually stunning sequence, one man's crazy, failed attempt to flee Cuba in a hot air balloon stands in for the entire nation's desperation to leave the country.
Stunning images serve Schnabel well in showing the inhumanity of solitary confinement in prison. The camera barley moves while depicting Arenas cramped into a small metal box with a dirt floor and smeared with mud and, presumably, his own feces by the time he is released. Daily prison life, however, appears as a series of almost comic situations. Arenas becomes the resident scribe in the jail, writing letters for the other inmates. Upping the ante - and providing a touch of fantasy in a grim setting—Johnny Depp appears as an impossibly glamorous drag queen named Bon Bon, who helps smuggle Arena's manuscripts out of prison. (Living out an Ed Wood fantasy, Depp is gorgeous.)
Surprisingly, it is not the prison period(s) of Arenas' life but the final New York chapter that Schnabel paints with of the harshest hues. The colors have gone out of Arena's fantasies, and his poverty makes his existence a continued struggle. (Even when he was out of prison, some of Arenas' foreign publishers held out on paying him royalties.) It is also in New York that Bardem seems to most fully come alive as Arenas: he is charming during a terrace interview for a documentary, whereas, during earlier sequences, the much-lauded Bardem plays Arenas with a little too much reserve. Despite the importance of featuring a native Spanish-speaking actor in the central role, much of the dialogue and voice-over are muddled in his thick accent, suggesting that a subtitled film may have been more appropriate.
The effectiveness of the New York sequence has led me to question whether this is influenced by Schnabel's own experience with 1980s New York (the setting of Basquiat and his own painterly superstardom) or the more sudden development of narrative form. The question ties in with the more fundamental crisis I experienced in seeing the film: a division between appreciation for its visual beauty (it was shot by Xavier Perez Grobet and Guillermo Rosas), and disappointment that so many of the facts were missing from the screen. Certainly, Before Night Falls is not a "faithful" adaptation on the level of storytelling (too many of Arenas' life has been eliminated) or factual documenting (the film does not present a discernable history). Schnabel collaborated on the script with Cunningham O'Keefe and Lazaro Gomez Carriles (the guardian of Arenas' estate, saintishly portrayed in the film by Olivier Martinez). And, as reported in a New York Times interview with Schnabel, the script progressed from very detailed to broader and more impressionistic, including snippets of Arenas' creative writing. The result is a sumptuous, dreamy film that only touches reality in its ravaging final moments. Schnabel's choice not to present a more thorough portrait of Arenas' passions for men and desperate suffering under Castro, however, seems to miss so much of Arenas' memoir that it does not give the book its due.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — La Cueva Sweep Earns Crown in District 2-5A
It's been a difficult week for the La Cueva baseball program, but when it finally ended, the Bears were walking familiar ground.
The second-ranked Bears swept No. 10 Sandia 11-1 and 13-7 in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon, thus clinching — again — the District 2-5A championship.
La Cueva (17-4, 6-0 in 2-5A) lost two standout players earlier in the week who violated the school district's drug and alcohol policy, but the Bears went 3-0 in their absence this week. And on Saturday, La Cueva dispatched one of the most dangerous, if unpredictable, teams in all of 5A, the Matadors.
"We were disappointed at first that our teammates did that, but we looked past it," said La Cueva senior Tyler Gibson. "We have a lot of good, talented guys — on the field and on the bench. One guy goes out, we have another coming up."
Seniors Matt Smith and Kevin Ade were given 45-day suspensions from extracurricular activities Wednesday after they and a JV player were caught with drug paraphernalia Tuesday before practice.
Smith batted leadoff and was one of the state's premier shortstops. Ade, a first baseman, was having a huge season in the cleanup slot for La Cueva.
The Bears, however, are nothing if not long on talent.
Zach Cogan, who ordinarily fills the designated hitter role for the Bears, was playing first base Saturday. Gibson was at third base, and La Cueva shifted the previous third baseman, Tyler Straub, to shortstop.
Despite the upheaval, the Bears beat Manzano 13-5 on Wednesday and followed that up with two important wins Saturday.
"We just kept our heads up. What happened, happened, and we've moved on," said senior outfielder/pitcher Stephen Carabajal, who tossed a three-hitter in the opener. "Three wins (this week) says so much about our team and the character we have."
La Cueva's offense, which has been red hot of late, continued to swing it well.
The Bears batted around in the second inning of the first game, with Straub's bases-loaded triple the key blow. Reece Lucero's two-run home run in the fifth ended the game.
The second game was much closer.
Sandia (10-11, 2-4) had come from behind to erase a 4-0 in the fifth and tie the game. The Bears retook the lead 5-4 in the bottom half, but the Matadors scored twice in the sixth for a 6-5 edge.
The first eight La Cueva batters in the bottom of the sixth reached safely as the Bears batted around once more.
Carabajal's two-RBI single to right broke a 6-6 tie, and later Colton Snell added a two-run double to left for an 11-6 lead. La Cueva scored eight times in the inning.
Carabajal said La Cueva has taken recent events in stride.
"It's hard losing those two guys, but I think we'll be fine," he said. "I think we'll make a huge impact at state."
Elsewhere Saturday
♦ Third-ranked Eldorado swept a pair of 2-5A games from Manzano, 6-1 and 12-2.
Tyler McCulloch (5-1) threw a two-hitter in the opener for the Eagles (15-6, 3-3), and he also had three hits.
Davis Cantwell and Sam Segotta homered in the second game for Eldorado, and Cullen O'Dwyer pitched a complete game.
The Monarchs are 8-13 and 1-4.
♦ No. 1 Volcano Vista (19-2, 6-0 in 1-5A) was pushed to the brink twice by Cibola (6-15, 1-5), but the Hawks won both ends of a doubleheader. Volcano Vista scored six runs in the sixth inning and five in the seventh of the first game to erase a 10-4 deficit and post a 15-10 victory.
Andre Vigil hit a grand slam during the sixth — his fourth of the season and 14th overall — while Dano Gassoway added a three-run shot in the seventh.
The Hawks shoved across two runs in the top of the seventh of the second game to eke out an 8-7 victory.
Volcano Vista needs only one win in its final three games to clinch the 1-5A title.
♦ At Rio Rancho, fourth-ranked Cleveland swept the Rams 11-3 and 12-2.
Natty Lucero threw a four-hitter in the opener for the Storm (17-6, 4-2 in 1-5A), while J.J. Thomas homered and Blake Swihart and Matt Villalobos each drove in a pair of runs.
Villalobos added three more RBIs in the second game, giving him 50 for the season, as Cleveland completed the sweep. Rio Rancho is 11-12 overall and 1-5 in district.
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Yep, it seems Batman: Arkham City is out now for consoles, and I'm not getting it. I don't have the cash, I guess I could trade in a few games for it though if I really want it. So you can get the new Batman for consoles now and then on November 15th you can get it on the PC. I don't get why they make PS users wait so long for a game release, it's not fair I think.
-The wait is finally over for fans to don the Batsuit again! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced thatBatman: Arkham City™, the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated videogame developed by Rocksteady Studios, is now available at retailers in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Games for Windows version will be available beginning Nov. 15, 2011.
Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players flying through the expansive Arkham City – five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum – the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Featuring an incredible Rogues Gallery of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals including Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze and many others, the game allows players to genuinely experience what it feels like to be The Dark Knight delivering justice on the streets of Gotham City.
Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, Batman: Arkham City introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay.
The game was written in collaboration with Paul Dini, Batman author and five-time Emmy Award winner whose credits include Lost season one and Batman: The Animated Series, and features the incredible voice talent of Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy. Both reprise their roles as The Joker and Batman respectively. Stana Katic of the popular series Castle joins the cast as the voice of Talia al Ghul.
Fans looking for the ultimate Batman: Arkham City package can purchase the Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition, which includes extensive bonus content, including a custom Batman statue produced by Kotobukiya, a collectible art book, early access to the Iceberg Lounge Challenge Map and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns skin, Batman: Arkham City – The Album featuring original music by top artists and a bonus DC Universe animated original movie, Batman: Gotham Knight.
Two official versions of a strategy guide for Batman: Arkham City will be offered by BradyGames – a Signature Series and a Limited Edition. In addition, an iOS Map App for locating collectibles and a series of official strategy videos will be available through Brady's iOS Strategy Feed app and through the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360.
Players can also look forward to the Nightwing Bundle Pack on Nov. 1 and the Robin Bundle Pack scheduled for release on Nov. 22. The downloadable content will be available on Xbox LIVEMarketplace for 560 Microsoft Points and PlayStation®Network for $6.99.
Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics' core Batman license and rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamcity.com for more information about the game.


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"Will I see you one more time?"
When we visit with an elder family member who has been ill for a long time, or a friend heading overseas to a military deployment knowing they may not come home alive, or a sports hero nearing his or her retirement from the game for good, that's all we ask for. Sometimes we get that chance and sometimes we don't.
In the case of The Ultimate Warrior, we were afforded that opportunity, and he was afforded the opportunity for an ultimate farewell.
As we and many other wrestling related sites have noted today, The Ultimate Warrior has passed away at the age of 54. Born James B. Hellwig in Indiana, Warrior's professional wrestling career spanned nearly 30 years across several promotions, most notably WWE/F.
Without question his family is left with many more important and personal memories. But for me as a wrestling fan, he left me with a few of my own. Specifically, I remember Wrestlemania 6.
The stage was set for a Title vs. Title match, with the winner taking all. Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior. The iconic energy of the Warrior as he ran to the ring and shook the ropes got fans fired up. His victory left us excited because it was, at that time, truly a big match. It was something that at that time captivated me about him.
He seemed like he had endless energy. His persona was larger than life. Sure, looking back now as a smarter fan I critique his work more closely. As a youth, I wanted to be like him – the larger than life persona that never tired. His Hall of Fame induction was all about his mark on the business. People still talked about him and whether good or bad the Ultimate one had left his mark on professional wrestling.
When Warrior stepped away, there had to be doubt that we would ever see him involved with WWE ever again. That question was answered when WWE decided to make him the headline inductee to the 2014 Hall of Fame. He got his moment in the sun, and was able to appear on Raw as well as Wrestlemania 30.
But in that moment, Warrior created one more memory. Warrior was able to show his most prized accomplishment – his two young daughters. The love he had for those two little girls is so obvious in how they interacted on that Hall of Fame stage. While me, and hundreds of thousands of others, probably got caught up in reliving our youth with Warrior, we got to witness the most important of memories unfold right before our eyes.
There's no doubt that Warrior's career and life was marked with controversy. His political views were not popular. There have been a lot of hurtful words back and forth with his peers. This past weekend, however, Warrior made some of those things right and his family (both professional and personal) were able to enjoy a celebration of his career together in an unforgettable moment on wrestling's grandest stage.
In the end, we all got to see The Ultimate Warrior…one more time.


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i am 35....i only have very very minor +0.25 farisightness in both eyes, which doesnt need treatment... however i have one eye 1.25 and 2.00 astigmatism....i currently dont wear glasses........ is 1.25 and 2.00 considered mild or moderate astigmatism? does astigmatism range get higher with age? finally is intralase lasik permantan option for me? thank you
Is 1.25 and 2.00 Astigmatism Mild or Moderate? Intralase Good for Me?
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Lasik and Astigmatism.....the facts and the falicies
There are several falacies regarding the lasers ability to correct astigmatism that carry over from our early days with Lasik and PRK in the 1990's. An astigmatism is, essentially, a minor warpage or uneven shape in the human cornea. As a result of the individual variation of this unevenness from one patient to another or even one eye to another, in the early days, the lasers were not sophisticated enough to measure this and treat it completely. I had a good bit of astigmatism and was treated in 1994 and am still 20/20 to this day without ever having a laser touchup, so good results certaainly happened then, too. Today, however, astigmatism is one of the most accurate treatments we have and there is hardly a level of astigmatism(even the most severe) that we cannot treat. Some of the Lasik "chain" stores, which do not have the latest technology, can still stumble with the higher levels of prescriptions, but those of us who are constantly at the forefornt of technology are able to treat almost anyone with spectacular results,
To answer your qustions, your astigmatism is considered moderate and is easily treatable. Also, once the eye reaches its adult shape(around age 21) your astigmatism should no longer change. Much like the width of your foot.....it is just the way your DNA formed the shape, but, once formed, it doesn't change:; therefore, with astigmatism, once corrected, the results are permanent.
Astigmatism and LASIK and LASEK and hyperopia
At my center, we consider 1-2 of astigmatism moderate, and greater than 2 high. so you're moderate in one, and high in the other eye (the parameters for astigmatism are lower than for myopia)
astigmatism shouldn't change with age. if it does, you've got a disease called kerataconus and cannot get LASIK
you can have LASIK with a metal blade or cut a LASIK flap with a laser which is called IntraLase for mild to moderate astigmatism, but for high astigmatism, LASEK works better
this is because the laser is reshaping the undersurface of your cornea beneath the flap in LASIK and IntraLase, but not touching the flap itself. so when you put the flap back on, you mask some of the new correct shape, so you get some residual astigmatism if you started out with high to begin with
in LASEK there is no cut or flap, so not only is it safer, you can treat higher amounts of astigmatism, as you have no flap that needs to conform to the reshaped bed (which it doesn't fully, which can cause striae)
i had LASIK myself for moderate astigmatism in 1999 (I was the 1st LASIK surgeon who had LASIK himself in NYC) and was left with some residual astigmatism
when i switched from performing LASIK in 2007 to LASEK, i noticed i could treat much higher degrees of astigmatism, with the same brand laser--proving it's the flap that masks the newly lasered corneal surface which is the culprit of this residual astigmatism
anyway, that's my opinion as both a LASIK surgeon who performed 5,000 cases before switching to LASEK, and a former LASIK patient myself with some residual astigmatism
hope this helps
Emil William Chynn MD FACS MBA
Park Avenue LASEK
LASIK and Astigmatism
Assuming you are a good candidate, in terms of your corneal thickness and shape, LASIK would be a good option for you. You have a low amount of astigmatism which can be very accurately corrected.
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The Copperas Cove Scottish Rite donated $525 to Cove House this week, with more donations expected in January.
"The bottom line is that we recognize that the Cove homeless shelter is the only homeless shelter in the area and recognize the need," said Chuck Downard, a member of the Scottish Rite, about the donation. "We have applied for matching funds with our parent organization in Waco, and funds will be released in January."
Members of the civic group raised the money by conducting multiple fundraisers, including a pancake breakfast and a spaghetti dinner during the year, and then applying for matching funds.
"It is a practice we have been doing more than 10 years," Downard said.
The Scottish Rite has conducted fundraisers for other nonprofit organizations and almost always receives a matching grant. Previous recipients include the Blue Santa Program, the vaccination program at the Copperas Cove fire station and Meals on Wheels.
The Scottish Rite chose to help Cove House because of the economic hardships people are facing and the number of unemployed people nationwide, Downard said.
Ben Tindall, Cove House executive director, said donations help in a number of ways.
"We couldn't do without any of our donors," he said. "It is through the organizations, groups and clubs, like the Scottish Rite that we are able to give. ... They are a huge blessing to our operation."
The donation primarily will be used for purchasing food from the Capital Area Food Bank at about 13 cents a pound, which will feed multiple families.
"Gifts like this enable us to start the new year with a real strong footing," Tindall said.
The Copperas Cove Scottish Rite has members from Copperas Cove, Kempner, Lampasas and Killeen.


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Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker
NFL free agency was created to improve the competitive balance and shake up rosters on an annual basis. This year is no different.
The AFC North lost a wealth of talent over the past two weeks, as teams outbid and traded for players such as Bart Scott, Jason Brown, Kellen Winslow Jr., T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Bryant McFadden.
Therefore, meet the replacements -- AFC North style. There are no Shane Falcos in this group, although Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco developed that "The Replacements"-inspired nickname with his team last year.
Nonetheless, these players filling in will have a major impact on the success of their respective AFC North teams next season.
William Gay, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Replacing: Bryant McFadden
Reason for hope: Gay began to earn a decent amount of playing time during the second half of the Steelers' season, and there was no significant drop-off in production. He impressed the coaching staff so much that even when McFadden returned from a broken arm, the team still didn't want to keep Gay off the field. Now he gets to play full time.
Reason for concern: Sometimes the hardest adjustment for a cornerback is jumping from being a situational player to a full-time starter. Gay will no longer defend a team's No. 3 or No. 4 receiver. If he proves not to be ready for that jump, Pittsburgh will hope to get one more year out of aging veteran and longtime starter Deshea Townsend. It will be interesting to see how the Steelers replace McFadden, now with the Cardinals.
Domonique Foxworth, CB, Baltimore Ravens
Replacing: Chris McAlister/Samari Rolle
Reason for hope: Combined with teammate Fabian Washington, Foxworth gives the Ravens one of the fastest cornerback tandems in the NFL. The Ravens run a lot of blitz packages from their 3-4 defense and need to make sure nothing gets behind them in case the call doesn't lead to a sack. Usually, safety Ed Reed will play deep centerfield to protect against the big play. But with two speedy corners, the coaching staff can move Reed around more next year and allow him even more flexibility, which is scary.
Reason for concern: Until last season in Atlanta, Foxworth had the label of "career backup." Sure, he was backing up two good corners in Champ Bailey and Dre Bly in Denver. But it is somewhat of a risk to pay a player $27 million after one season of starting with the Atlanta Falcons. Foxworth will have to answer those critics who will question his inexperience. Someone will have to step up since the Ravens waived McAlister and Rolle might see the same fate or be used as a nickelback.
Matt Birk, C, Baltimore Ravens
Replacing: Jason Brown
Reason for hope: The Ravens lost up-and-coming center Brown -- a free agent who signed with the Rams -- but signed a six-time Pro Bowler in Birk. He has been one of the best centers in the NFL for the past decade and will bring stability and more veteran leadership to the offensive line that already has tackle Willie Anderson. Birk also will help bring along a young signal-caller in second-year quarterback Flacco.
Reason for concern: In signing Birk, the team gained experience but also got six years older at the position. Birk will be 33 at the beginning of the 2009 season and has some wear and tear on his body after playing in the trenches for 12 seasons. He has started all 16 games the past three seasons. The Ravens are hoping that clean bill of heath continues for Birk in 2009.
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Tavares Gooden or Jameel McClain, ILBs, Baltimore Ravens
Replacing: Bart Scott
Reason for hope: The Ravens have two potential replacements for Scott, now with the Jets. Therefore, they have twice as good a chance to find a suitable replacement in time for next season. Gooden was a third-round pick in 2008 from the University of Miami and a player who impressed fellow Hurricane Ray Lewis. The veteran Lewis has tutored many linebackers before, including Scott, and will have to teach another young player the position. McClain was an undrafted surprise from the University of Syracuse and registered 2.5 sacks in limited playing time. Sometimes he is compared to Scott in Baltimore because both players were undrafted.
Reason for concern: Scott is as physical a linebacker as there is in the NFL. He did a lot of the dirty work, such as blowing up fullbacks and offensive linemen at the point of attack to allow teammates like Lewis and Terrell Suggs to clean up and make plays. Both Gooden and McClain have ability. But it remains to be seen if either can bring that same type of physicality in what is essentially a "bodyguard" role for Lewis, Suggs, Reed and others.
Laveranues Coles, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Replacing: T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Reason for hope: Coles is a savvy veteran receiver who has meshed well with a lot of different quarterbacks. Last year, he developed good on-field chemistry with Brett Favre and should have no problems playing with Carson Palmer, who remains one of the league's best quarterbacks when healthy. Coles should fit in seamlessly.
Reason for concern: Coles is no longer a game-breaking receiver. He will be asked to replace current Seahawk Houshmandzadeh's tremendous production, but Coles is not the type of player who will record 90 to 100 receptions per season. Therefore, a combination of players will have to make up for those numbers, whether it is Chad Ocho Cinco having a monster year or Coles combining with one of the younger receivers to equal Houshmandzadeh's output.
Robert Royal, TE, Cleveland Browns
Replacing: Kellen Winslow Jr.
Reason for hope: First-year Browns coach Eric Mangini is familiar with Royal after battling the former AFC East division rival Buffalo Bills during Mangini's days with the New York Jets. The signing is out of respect for Royal's ability and hopes that he can bring some stability to the position. There is also depth with teammates Steve Heiden and Martin Rucker.
Reason for concern: Current Buccaneer Winslow is a unique talent and a top-five player at his position when healthy. Browns fans have become accustomed to tremendous production from that position over the years with Ozzie Newsome in the 1980s and Winslow most recently, but Royal is simply not that caliber of player.
David Bowens, OLB/ILB, Cleveland Browns
Replacing: Andra Davis or Willie McGinest
Reason for hope: Bowens, who just signed Wednesday night, has the versatility to play inside or outside in a 3-4 defense. Mangini had Bowens for two seasons as coach of the New York Jets. Bowens will be able to start right away and help the younger players quickly adapt to the new scheme. With 32.5 career sacks, he should also bring a much-needed pass rush to Cleveland.
Reason for concern: Bowens was mostly a career backup who is now being asked to be a full-time starter in Cleveland. At 31, he is a stopgap player who will be able to teach the young players the position for a few seasons. Bowens never has had more than 41 tackles in a season. Bowens is talented enough to do his part, but he is not the difference-maker defensively that the Browns have long searched for. McGinest is not on the Browns' roster and Davis signed with the Broncos.


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Top smartphones: Best buys (August 2011)
PC World's best buy smartphones are a rank of the top 10 phones based on perceived value for money
Looking for a smartphone on a budget? You should look no further than PC World Australia's best buys. These smartphones are a rank of the top 10 handsets based on perceived value for money.
Although the smartphone market is dominated by Apple's iPhone, it isn't exactly the cheapest proposition. It is here in the best buy category that Google's Android platform shines through, making up the entire 10 selections in our August list.
The best buys for August is topped by the Huawei Sonic, which sells for just $188 in supermarket chain Woolworths and electronics retailer Dick Smith. HTC is the most popular best buy smartphone vendor in August, with a high four models including the new Desire S which is exclusive to Telstra.
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HTC's Wildfire S offers decent value for money, but doesn't come without compromises. However, those looking for a relatively compact and affordable smartphone are likely to be pleased with its combination of excellent build quality and intuitive software.
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A Minneapolis money manager accused in an alleged $190 million investment scheme has been taken into custody after a federal judge found him in contempt.
Chief U.S. District Judge Michael Davis ruled on Monday that 37-year-old Trevor Cook violated a court order requiring him to turn over investor assets.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission have filed lawsuits against Cook. They say he ran an investment scheme that bilked at least $190 million from at least 1,000 victims.
In court Monday, attorney William Mauzy said Cook asserted his constitutional right not to incriminate himself, and that jailing him would be punitive.
Davis disagreed. To clear the charge, Cook must do several things, including surrendering $27 million in offshore accounts, a BMW, and two Lexus automobiles.
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Lindsay Lohan blames dad Michael for cocaine abuse
Troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan can't find work and hasn't been a big deal in the tabloids for weeks, so she's coming clean in the U.K.'s Sun about her cocaine habit. And guess who turned her on to that ...
"I was only aware of cocaine because of my dad," she says of Michael Lohan. "I was terrified of it. But I tried it because I was stubborn, stupid, and wanted to see what it was like."
She also blames dear old dad for her two DUIs and possession charges in 2007, which led to three stints in rehab. She says his negative comments about her in the media pushed her to abuse drugs more than normal.
"When my father was going public, that's when I hit rock bottom. I abused substances too much and it wasn't the answer to my problems. People need to know that," she says. "I tried to mask my problems with alcohol, cocaine and mind-altering substances. Now I'm in a place where I don't need to use anything and I can feel emotions because I choose to ... "I've made some dreadful mistakes but learned from them - that has probably saved my life."
The scariest moment: Taking an Ambien and getting into a bathtub.
"I'd run a bath and fallen asleep on the floor and the bath had overflowed. When I woke up, I was so scared. I called my therapist and said, 'Can I just go somewhere for a month?'" she remembers. "'I'm around bad people and I need to take care of myself.' I was terrified, so I put myself in."
While she still drinks, she says the coke is gone for good.
"It's not something I ever want to do again," she says. "It made me feel like s---. It became uninteresting to me. I'm hyper anyway and I have that kind of personality so I don't need something like that."
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Dear Stefan
After the upgrading WP to 3.5.1 and the Slideshow to 2.2.7 my slideshow does not show up. True, I have created a child theme from Responsive, which got upgraded as well, but before these upgrades everything was working well.
Well, actualy, the slideshow does not appear in any of the most common browsers (Chrome, FF, IE) but it does appear in Konqueror.
Have you got a clue where should a look for errors?
Thank you.
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Mark Duggan inquest: Met police express 'sorrow'
The Metropolitan Police have expressed sympathy for Mark Duggan's family after a jury into the inquest of his death found he was killed lawfully.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley struggled to be heard as crowds shouted over him outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
"I will be offering to meet Mark Duggan's family to express our sorrow and we will continue working with local communities to strengthen relationships," he said.
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Takara Tomy - Hello!MiP - One of 2 robots from new entertainment robot series "OMNIBOT"
Takara Tomy introduced their new entertainment robot series OMNIBOT, and they are going to release the first 2 robots - Hello!MiP and Hello!Zoomer - on June 21.
In this article, we would like to talk about Hello!MiP.
Hello!MiP is a two-wheeled robot controlled with human hand gestures. You can control Hello!MiP just by using hand gestures without touching it - called Control Mode.
There are other modes through which you can enjoy the robot as well, such as Dance Mode that allows it to dance playing music from the speaker on its chest, Free Travel Mode that makes it possible for it to avoid obstacles on its own when running, and Learning Mode that enables it to memorize a maximum of 50 instructions. You can also let it hold something in its hands. It can recognize the weight of the object and maintain its balance well - Balance Mode.
Hello!MiP features Bluetooth network so that you can control it with any iPhone/iPad or Android device that has the dedicated application installed.
- Price: About ¥15,000
- Size: 130 x 190 x 70mm
- Weight: 530g without cells
- Battery life: 1 hour with 4 size AAA alkaline batteries
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NOTE: Some of the below links may be affiliate links and at no additional cost to you I may make a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. I only recommend products and companies that I use and truly love.
This page is a work in progress. I'll be adding and updating as my workflow changes and I find new things that I love.
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Sprout Social
My go-to social media management dashboard.
What I love most: scheduling multiple tweets with the ability to change the dates and times, and drag and drop scheduling. I also pull in my Feedly RSS feeds to share my favorite blogs.
Tailwind is my Pinterest powerhouse tool!
What I love most: Easy to schedule pins, create a schedule based on recommended times in the tool, and recommendations to make my Pinterest boards better.
I love Planoly! It works on desktop, iPad, and smartphone making it super easy to plan and organize Instagram posts. You can find content to regram and schedule your content out over time.
You can also respond to Instagram comments on desktop.
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Turn your ideas into impactful social graphics, web stories and animated videos—in minutes. Three tools in one with Spark Post for images and animations, Spark Page to create visually powerful stories, and Spark Video to create professional videos without complicated software. I love the Spark Post app for creating social media graphics. I work with Adobe as a brand ambassador for this suite of products.
Canva was my secret weapon for great designs for a long time, then I worked with them as their Head of Social Strategy to help more people learn how to create their own designs.
What I love most: easy to use, great email tutorials, Canva for Work is amazing, and it saves all my designs to reuse and remix later.
My favorite digital to-do-list! I'm becoming obsessed with using Trello.
What I love most: great to work with team members, color-coded checklists, info travels to all my devices (laptop, tablet, and iPhone).
Super helpful for bloggers and writers!
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Web hosting
Bluehost is a great place to start. I really like their customer service and they help you until the problem is solved.
How to Create a WordPress Website in 5 Easy Steps
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StudioPress Themes for WordPress
Once I started creating my own blogs and when I created them for clients, I upgraded to Studio Press. Treat 'yo self to awesome.
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Can't you just see Melinda Maria's earthy jewels on the fingers, arms, and around the neck of Mary-Kate Olsen? That's because the free-spirited Olsen is already a fan.
Since 2005, Melinda has been creating hand-crafted necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets from the finest stones. But her passion for bling began way before that. When she was a little girl, Melinda would take her mother's jewels and re-design new creations.
Her hard work paid off because now her collections are sold in well-known boutiques like Fred Segal, Lisa Kline and Ron Herman. The prices aren't cheap — $95 to $350 — but given the quality and beauty of each piece, it's well worth it.
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text: Drag queen-inspired wedding shoes #Wedding Shoes#sparkly shoes November 22 | Ariel Meadow Stallings offbeatbride This post features offbeat affiliates, meaning that if you buy something featured, you'll be financially supporting this site's mission of bringing awesomeness to readers everywhere. I have to start here with a big huge snorgly hug for Offbeat Bride Tribe member Inuyatta, who wrote a post on the Tribe about her Jujubee-inspired DIY wedding shoes. Drag queens really do have some extra taste in over-the-top footwear, and today I celebrate not the flats, not the comfort shoes, not the understated vintage-inspired kitten heels… but the huge, the tall, the over-embellished, and over-the-top… including some styles from RuPaul's own line. Random bonus shoe Get your daily dose of Offbeat AWESOME Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo Ariel Meadow Stallings Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dances in Seattle, WA. PREVIOUS Emily & Greg's wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey "time and luck" wedding NEXT Stop dreaming and start scheming the most amazing colored engagement rings from Anastaci Show/Hide comments [ 10 ] wow I wish my body was trained for heels – in LOVE with the very first pair top left (although wedges ARE a little easier…) 1 agrees Reply The last one is my favourite!! Reply I LOVE the pink rhinestone shoe. Classed up by that pretty silk ribbon, just gorgeous. 1 agrees Reply I have a few of the pairs shown, along with a few other ridiculous drag shoes, and I -love- them. Nothing quite like jazzing up a plain black dress with a pop of glitter and rhinestones! (But having said that, I bedazzle things and make costumes for drag shows as part of my job, so I guess I was always bound to either love or hate sparkles) 1 agrees Reply It makes me sososo happy that my shoes are featured here (Teal with red crystal hearts)! Reply Are they comfy? I've been eyeing them off for awhile, especially after I saw the soles… Reply The random bonus shoe is like a sparkly shoe bunny! WANT. Reply I am immensely flattered that I could inspire such a post. <3 Reply I wore rhinestone encrusted Betsey Johnson platform shoes for my wedding. So awesome. Of course, I wore them for the grand total of an hour before I said 'OOOOW fuck this' and switched them to the matching flats…my husband thought I was about to faint during the ceremony because I was shifting on my feet trying to remove the pain. But BEAUTIMOUS SHOES were worth it. Also I now want to have those 'Patriotic Pumps' because hello Captain America. 1 agrees Reply YES! I am head over heels for these Betsey Johnson's! My dress is (a little non-traditional and completely spectacular and also) COVERED in those same bluish metallic rhinestones. I've been really debating what kind of shoes to wear, and I'm wondering if these would have a nice almost-neutral-but-not-too-matchy type of vibe? I should probably do more of a wedge or a non-stilleto stacked heel for comforts sake, but these are just so beautiful. Also, ditto how much perfection is contained in the patriotic selection, which are probably the most fun shoe ever made. LOVE! Reply Join the conversation Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Participate in this conversation via emailGet only replies to your comment, the best of the rest, as well as a daily recap of all comments on this post. No more than a few emails daily, which you can reply to/unsubscribe from directly from your inbox. No-drama comment policy Part of what makes the Offbeat Empire different is our commitment to civil, constructive commenting. Make sure you're familiar with our no-drama comment policy. Biz owners & wedding bloggers Please just use your real name in your comment, not your business name or blog title. Our comments are not the place to pimp your website. If you want to promote your stuff on Offbeat Bride, join us as an advertiser instead.


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I think the Liberal Democrats have made a mistake.
Well maybe not a mistake, but they have certainly missed a huge opportunity here.
I personally favoured Chris Huhne as the next leader but the party has obviously bought Ming's 'experience and judgement' message and gone for a 'safe pair of hands'.
Personally however, I think he is too old.
It's like suddenly waking up in China where the old fogies are in control.
I am also concerned at yet another lawyer leading a political party after the mess another lawyer - Tony Blair - has made.
As for the future, I don't think Ming will prove lucky for the Libs.
I believe that his first challenge will be to prove that the recent Dunfermline and West Fife by-election victory was not a fluke and was the beginning of a resurgence for the Lib Dems.
If he can do that he may prove to be a safe pair of hands after all, but he is still only a caretaker leader in my opinion.


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When the Merck's PedVaxHIB vaccine is unavailable the country normally relies solely on Sanofi Pasteur's ActHIB brand (which happens to be my preferred brand since it is aluminum-free). While most doctors, including myself, strive to remain stocked with ActHIB (given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age), we aren't yet able to offer the 4th and final dose of HIB vaccine at 15 months (current recommendations state to skip this last dose until the shortage is over). During shortages some areas of the country are unable to provide any doses of plain HIB. Some doctors have therefore began offering Pentacel (a combo vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur that contains DTaP, Polio, and HIB). The HIB component is identical to ActHIB. The polio and DTaP components vary slightly from the regular plain polio and DTaP vaccines, but not in any way this is significant (read more about this under the Vaccine News Blogs). The amount of aluminum in Pentacel is the same as what is in Sanofi Pasteur's plain DTaP (330 mcg).
I believe that Pentacel is an acceptable alternative during shortages. Although it does give polio vaccine earlier than where I have it on my Alternative Schedule (which has polio at 9, 12, and 24 months), using Pentacel at 2, 4, and 6 months provides all three vaccines (DTaP, HIB, and Polio) at the usual ages recommended on the regular vaccine schedule. I wouldn't recommend using Pentacel for all four infant doses of DTaP and HIB (2, 4, 6, and 18 months) because that means an extra Polio dose (only 3 are needed during these first 2 years). Feel free to use Pentacel for any 3 or the 4 doses at 2, 4, 6, or 18 months.
How this would look on my Alternative Schedule would be something like this:
2 mo – Pentacel
3 mo – PC, Rota
4 mo – Pentacel
5 mo – PC, Rota
6 mo – Pentacel
7 mo – PC, Rota
6 to 12 mo – flu shot at start of flu season, whenever you can work it in.
Then continue on according to my schedule, just without the 9, 12, and 24 mo polio shots.
You can also do the opposite – PC, Rota on the even months, and Pentacel on the odd months.
If you begin Pentacel, you can switch back to the individual components at any time when the HIB supply returns after a shortage.
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(January 17th, 2012) A dad returns from deployment in Afghanistan. He walks in as his daughters unwrap a late Christmas present. Below is a statement from the sister on her upload.
"My brother-in-law, Ryan, came home for a few weeks of R&R after
fighting for us all in Afghanistan since June. His two daughters didn't
know he was coming home, and were surprised with the best (slightly
late) Christmas present ever."
My respects to this soldier and all who have served. Unfortunately this was a temporary leave and he has to return too Afghanistan. Thanks for everything guys, come back home safe. From time to time i upload "new" military homecomings it's nice to get a break from the daily violence. Enjoy folks.
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Shit, I can't seem to find my humidifier, it's all dusty in this room and my eyes are watering.
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I love these videos. My hat is off to all of those that serve their country. They can never get the full respect that they deserve.
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thats a golden moment:) and thats what they are fighting for family. Never doubt their sacrifice is great and sometimes ultimate. Respect:)
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if that dont bring a tear to your eye................................to all you haters go fuck yourself
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I recently had a very similar experience myself,having not seen my 6 year old daughter for 5 weeks due to her being overseas, it was priceless when she walked through the door at the airport,she took 1 look at me and screamed "DADDY' at the top of her lungs then ran pass all the other passengers to fly up into my arms and hugged me to death... something i will never forget.
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what abt iraqis, vietnamees, palestinians, afghanis, libiyans kids?...they are still waiting for their fathers. u guys have emotions only for ur own people.
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that made me fucking cry,, and any one who thinks I am a puss cuss of it can fuck off. best X-mass ever for those girls...
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I'm crying and he's not even my Dad...God bless the soldiers and God bless their families....
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Lovely video, and for those that disagree keep your hateful bias simplistic perspectives to yourself.
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I would rather watch this 1000 times, than watching a video of them receiving a letter telling them the grim news once.
Damn dust
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Major respect for these soldiers to leave their family and love ones to fight. I honestly don't have the cojones for that. Could never leave my kids.
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text: By AMANDA ROLIKStaff WriterSOUTHEAST DISTRICT -- The district has stuck with Race to the Top in a time when other districts are dropping out of the program.Funds for the federal professional development program became available early last year, and the district has taken full advantage of the opportunity.Superintendent Michael Shreffler believes it is the heavy workload that goes along with the program that has discouraged other districts from staying committed to the program, particularly because some of them did not receive enough funding for the program to be worth their time. However tough it is, it has been worthwhile for the district to stick with it.Since at least 50 percent of the federal funds the state received for RTTT had to go toward local funding, funds have been redistributed among participating districts after others drop out, meaning that funding has increased for Southeast since they were first awarded the grant."It's been a tough experience, but it's been a great experience," said Shreffler.The district will have about $500,000 distributed over the course of four years."Race to the Top has been a really exciting opportunity," said Shreffler. "It's given us some experience. It's put us in a good spot."Shreffler explained the professional development allows for staff to work closely with one another, as well as collaborate with other districts.One of the ways RTTT has helped the district get ahead is by getting the staff involved with new teacher evaluation pilots that are taking place all across the state."Race to the Top has given us a huge jump. (We) have been able to learn from the experts," said Shreffler.RTTT has also opened up an opportunity to implement a new college prep program. The district was awarded a High Schools that Work Grant through RTTT, which funded the Advancement Via Individual Determination program, a college readiness program targeted at middle school students.The AVID program aims to help students work on their critical reading, writing and thinking skills."It's just a great program," said Shreffler.The program was started with seventh-grade students last fall. Those students will continue with the program throughout high school, and eventually AVID will become a grades 7-12 program.Another major development in the district that took place last year was the opening of Beacon Hill Community School.The charter school is located at The Pier in Mount Eaton and serves as an alternate way of learning for students. It houses seventh- and eighth-grade students, as well as several students working on their high school diploma.The school is sponsored by the Tri-County Educational Service Center and operated by Southeast Local Schools, however, the school can draw students from any county touching the tri-county area.The school's enrollment has grown from 48 students last fall to almost 60 students currently. In addition, a group of eighth-grade students have expressed interest in returning for ninth grade."We're breaking ground," said Shreffler.The district is now working on how to expand the school and accommodate the growing interest."It's been a great success," Shreffler said. "It's given the community something we needed."Reporter Amanda Rolik can be reached at 330-287-1635 or email@example.com.


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The closest most non-American Indians have ever come to connecting emotionally with a Native culture was during a viewing of Pocahontas.
I know, she's caricature and not a real Native American, but that's exactly my point. They've been so marginalized in our society that all we know of them mostly consists of racist stereotypes and animated Disney characters. And when someone says there's something wrong with them, we think, "What's the problem."
The same scratching of the head occurs when we think of the racial slur "Redskin."


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China was a homecoming of sorts. I have the country's blood in my veins, so when I first entered its borders, I expected something to happen.
An epiphany. A strong pull.
A Chinese train worker tried to help me find a money exchange kiosk at our first China stop at Harbin Railway Station.
What tumbled from his mouth was a jumble. A combination of Chinese letters crashing together in my ears.
He expected me to understand. And I didn't.
He tipped back his hat and stared at me, this newfound curiosity. My eyes and skin so similar to him, the noir of my hair blending in so well with his. Black on black.
Yet, he realized I am an alien.
His colleague came over, noticing the fuss circulating around this seemingly average Asian woman.
His eyes narrowed, sizing me up. I was gripped by fear, worry.
He's going to talk to me, isn't he?
His lips contorted, forming auditory patterns, spewing them onto the train platform. His question lay motionless, waiting for me to sweep it up and respond. It was my turn to narrow my eyes, as though that would help in understanding him. My brain attempted to replay his question, but the words tumbled over the cliff of translation. So gone.
Then, I felt ashamed. That I couldn't talk to either of them.
I remember fluency, in the tender moments of my first four years, but as the years wore on, my language and resolve to continue to speak it, vanished.
It bothers me that I should feel so lost in a country that should feel like home.
To walk among people who's faces and bodies are carved from the same genetic pool, yet I am from somewhere else that is fascinating and unfamiliar to them, as they are to me.
This makes me wonder, where or what is home?


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Tunis (Aug. 2)
A major debate on the personal status of the Jews of Tunisia in relation to forthcoming legislation on civil rights took place here today at a meeting of a commission set up by the Tunisian Government to plan legislative reforms and to study Rabbinic jurisdiction in the country.
The meeting, at which these questions of basic interest to Tunisian Jewry were discussed, was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Justice, Ahmed Mestiri. Members of the commission include Tunisian Chief Rabbi Moise Cohen, former Jewish member of the Tunisian Cabinet Albert Bessis, president of the Jewish community Elie Nataf, and a number of other prominent Jewish leaders.
The Minister of Justice stressed the intention of the government to introduce a civil rights code covering the entire population of Tunisia. However, he pointed out that the government does not plan to present the code as a "fait accompli." but wants to work it out after consultations with representatives of various faiths and with respect for these religions.
The discussion today between the Minister and the Jewish leaders was conducted in a cordial atmosphere, with the Jewish leaders bringing out points which are of particular concern to the Jewish community. They emphasized that Tunisian Jewry always ordered its life according to the Mosaic code. They also stressed that in a number of Moslem countries punishment for crimes varied according to religious faiths of the criminals.
In the course of the discussion, it was recalled that a precedent was created by Napoleon who convened a Sanhedrin of French Jews with the result that the Jews were given equality of rights. However, it was pointed out that there was one fundamental difference between those times and today's conference. Today's consultations, it was stressed, preceded any decision on the part of the Tunisian Government. For this, the Jews said, the government should be complimented. It was emphasized that a solution to the problems which were posed at today's meeting must be found rapidly.
The Minister of Justice asked the Jewish leaders a number of questions about the application of the Mosaic code to Jews in Israel and those in the United States. After this information was given to the Minister, it was decided to hold another meeting for further discussion of the issues involved.


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Trailing by one in the fourth game Saturday night, the season was slipping away from Flintridge Sacred Heart in a Southern Section Division I-A girls volleyball quarterfinal against visiting El Dorado.
But with a standing-room-only home crowd of 600 in loud support, the Tologs dug deep, coming from behind to win in 24-26, 25-20, 23-25, 25-22, 20-18, setting off a massive celebration as supporters stormed the court.
Kayla Lund, a freshman with poise beyond her years, scored the final two points on a couple of spikes, totaling 33 kills to carry Flintridge Sacred Heart (26-4).
"It's crazy. I'm just so proud of all us," Lund said. "We just had to come back, and that's why we had so much energy and passion."
Katie Conley added 14 kills, Maddie Peterson chipped in 11 kills, and Sophia Coffey had 60 assists in a match that lasted nearly three hours.
"In that last set, we gave it everything we had," Conley said. "We had to give it 100 percent, and I'm just on cloud nine right now. We had to keep our cool, and we did it."
Flintridge Sacred Heart has won four Southern Section titles through the years, but the last one was in 1997. The Tologs have qualified for the semifinals for the first time since 2007.
"I'm just elated. The girls have worked so hard," Flintridge Sacred Heart coach Ernest Banaag said. "The good thing tonight is they stayed composed. Winning this match, this is a really good thing for Flintridge Sacred Heart."
Lund was the key, and Banaag said he is happy to have the freshman phenom on his team.
"You just don't usually see a girl like that, at that age, with this kind of composure," Banaag said.
USC beach volleyball signee Kelly Claes had 38 kills for El Dorado (16-12), the Division I-A runner-up last season. Alex Greshan added 20 kills, and Emily Develle chipped in 26 digs.
"Kelly is a very good player. She deserves to be going to USC," Lund said.
But this was Flintridge Sacred Heart's night. The Tologs were up 11-6 in the final game, but El Dorado rallied to tie it at 14. Lund responded with a spike to make it 15-14, and Flintridge Sacred Heart did not trail again.


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Gorgeous smelling tea! Very fresh strawberry aroma; good, strong, fresh strawberry flavor, too, although more a medium strength tea. Wish it were a bit stronger, would hold up better with milk. (And I would need to add milk, otherwise any accidental oversteeping would cause a bit of a bitter aftertaste for this tea.)
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Hello berries! We're still two weeks away from finding out the sex of the baby, but that won't stop this nerd from her pursuit of the perfect name. The other day I came up with the combination Violet Sofia (girls names are much harder for me for some reason) and I love the vintage charm. But as always, there are concerns. I'd love to read your thoughts!
Is it okay to have a first name that is an adjective when our last name is Katz? Do you picture purple cats when you hear the name? DH thinks that's nuts, but I actively had the name off my list for months for this reason.
I really dislike the name Vivian (I know most people here are into it), and that makes me not like the nicknames Vi, Viva, etc. What other nicknames work for Violet? I thought of Via, any others. Just like many of you, an awesome nickname is a must for me!
Does the name make you think of the word "violent"?
Is it weird to have a first name that doesn't have special meaning to us? Sofia is after my grandfather Sol who was a lawyer and very wise. But Violet is just sweet.


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At various points in the first four games of the 2013 season, Pitt's offense has looked unstoppable. At other points - often in the same games - the offense has looked unmovable.
If the Panthers want to have success against No. 24 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Saturday, they'll need to find a way to be closer to the former than the latter. But that will be no easy task, since the Hokies boast the top-ranked defense in the ACC and one of the best in the nation.
"They're a really good defense personnel-wise and what they do scheme-wise," Pitt offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph said this week. "They put their guys in position to make plays."
"Making plays" is what Virginia Tech has done best this season. The Hokies have intercepted 13 passes in six games this season, more than any other team in the country and four more than any other team in the ACC.
Each of Virginia Tech's five starting defensive backs in the Hokies' 4-2-5 system has at least two interceptions this season. Freshman cornerback Brandon Facyson leads the way with four, while brothers Kendall Fuller and Kyle Fuller have two, as do safety Kyshoen Jarrett and Detrick Bonner. Inside linebacker Tariq Edwards also has one.
"They're making plays," Rudolph said. "When they get opportunities, they take advantage. They create confusion and uncertainty, and off of that, people are giving them some chances but they're taking advantage. Guys are making plays on balls and they're doing a nice job."
Conversely, Pitt's offense hasn't been doing too nice of a job. Aside from a smooth cruise over New Mexico and three quarters of strong play at Duke, the Panthers' offense has struggled to find consistent rhythm this season. Quarterback Tom Savage has thrown six interceptions in four games, the unit is converting just 35% of its third downs, and things get particularly tough when Pitt's offense moves inside the opponent's 20-yard line.
Pitt's offense has driven into the red zone 16 times this season. On those 16 trips, the Panthers have 10 touchdowns and two field goals, an average of 4.1 points per red-zone possession, which ranks 85th nationally. And Pitt's 75% scoring rate in the red zone - 12 scores on 16 trips - ranks 98th in the nation.
In the ACC, only North Carolina State, Virginia, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech have worse points-per-possession numbers in the red zone, and only the Deacons, Cavaliers and Hokies trail Pitt in red-zone scoring percentage.
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech's defense has allowed opposing offenses to reach the end zone just nine times in six games this season.
And on top of all of that, the Hokies have recorded 19 sacks in six games and rank among the top 15 in the nation in sacks per game.
So with Virginia Tech's rather imposing defense waiting in the wings at Lane Stadium, Pitt's up-and-down offense needs to find a way to settle into the "up" side of the equation. To do that, the Panthers will need to rely on the old familiar formula: run the ball effectively, get in manageable down-and-distance situations and use the run game to set up play-action passes.
If Pitt can find some consistency in that approach, the offense can be dangerous.
"It's going to be a lot of one-on-one's, a lot of man-to-man," redshirt senior receiver Devin Street said of the defense he expects to see. "We thrive in that and that's what we're looking forward to. We're looking forward to the one-on-one matchups and we're going to have to have win one-on-one."
"We just have to keep doing what we're doing," sophomore tight end JP Holtz said this week. "I feel like we can beat anyone if we play together like we have been. The defense came up big last game (against Virginia); the offense came up big against Duke. We just have to keep doing what we do.
"I just feel like we're playing as a team now. I feel like we're coming together and playing together, and it's a lot different than when we started off."
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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly inn with restaurant and outdoor pool
Popular property highlights
Located near the beach, this family-friendly inn is within 12 mi (20 km) of Preveli Beach, Spili Monastery, and Monastery of Preveli. Plakias Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Property Features
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has an outdoor pool and a coffee shop/café. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 8 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and sofa beds. Guests can appreciate conveniences like washers/dryers and refrigerators, and other amenities include balconies or patios and minibars.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Property Amenities
The inn offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This family-friendly inn also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Pegasus Resort is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 8
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor pool
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Sofa bed
- Washer/dryer
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Balcony or patio
- Air conditioning
- Free bottled water
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Shower only
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Sofa bed
- Free WiFi
- Free dial-up Internet access
- Washer/dryer
- Individually decorated
- Sofa bed size
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Pegasus Resort has a restaurant on site.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the inn include an outdoor pool.
Property Policies
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets stay free
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: EUR 7 per person (approximately)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 30
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night
- Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
Property Name
- Pegasus Agios Vasileios
- Pegasus Resort Agios Vasileios
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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