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text: XenForo Template The Way, Way Back Blu-ray ReviewA sweet, funny, emotional coming of age story, The Way, Way Back may not have the most appealing or descriptive title, but the film is awash with offbeat humor and a prescient look at present day adolescence that makes the generation gap sometimes seem as wide as the Grand Canyon. Oscar-winning screenwriters Nat Faxon and Jim Rash have both written and directed this time out and turned in a movie that pushes all the right buttons. It's a winner. Studio: FoxDistributed By: N/AVideo Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVCAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 DD, French 5.1 DTSSubtitles: English SDH, Spanish, FrenchRating: PG-13Run Time: 1 Hr. 43 Min.Package Includes: Blu-ray, UltraVioletkeep case in a slipcoverDisc Type: BD50 (dual layer)Region: ARelease Date: 10/22/2013MSRP: $39.99 The Production Rating: 4/5 Fourteen-year old Duncan (Liam James) isn't looking forward to spending the summer with his divorced mom Pam (Toni Collette), her insinuatingly insufferable boy friend Trent (Steve Carell), and Trent's snooty teenage daughter Steph (Zoe Levin) at their Massachusetts beach house. Pam is preoccupied with strengthening her relationship with Trent ignoring Duncan's loneliness and fish-out-of-water status, and even with the cute girl-next-door Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb), it promises to be an endless, dispiriting summer. That is, until he meets Owen (Sam Rockwell), the man-child who manages the local water park, who is the first adult who doesn't talk down to him, who offers him friendship and even a paying gig doing odd jobs around the park. Duncan's introduction to the world of the water park places him in a world of older people who treat him as an equal: park supervisor Caitlin (Maya Rudolph), horndog waterslide supervisor Roddy (Nat Faxon), and deadpan equipment supervisor Lewis (Jim Rash). Their friendship and his growing feelings for Susanna allow Duncan a refuge from the increasingly hostile environment at home where he discovers Trent cheating on his mother with Trent's old friend Joan (Amanda Peet).Though the movie gets off to a slow start with the incommunicative Duncan almost like an alien not only to his family but to the viewer, too (adolescent awkwardness is one thing but what kid wears jeans at the beach?), we're soon warming up to Duncan as he emerges from his humorless shell of shyness and begins to get with the program of having fun in the here and now. The various experiences at the water park (the stuck sliders, the pop 'n' lock episode, the employee parties) are captured by directors Faxon and Rash with crystal clarity, and they contrast violently with all of the family outings which are cruelly non-inclusive of the kids (apart from an excruciating game of Candy Land). Rarely have the highs and lows of adolescence been brought forth with such pinpoint accuracy, and one alternately suffers with and later celebrates with Duncan as he comes into his own. Since the movie is being shown from his point of view, we're only privy to sometimes unsatisfying glimpses into the adult world. Thus, the star wattage from Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney as a divorced neighbor drowning her domestic failure with a bottle, and Amanda Peet doesn't get fully utilized. The film is not their story, but there is certainly enough there for an alternative film with Collette as the star.Liam James carries the heavy load of the film's leading role as the discomfited Duncan. His resuscitation to life is the film's primary joy and reason for existence. Sam Rockwell as his guide to the wonders and flavors of living is also a most engaging performance, some of his best-ever work. Maya Rudolph as the girl friend who must keep him in line is appealing in a much smaller role. AnnaSophia Robb has a small, sweet part as the pretty, quiet neighbor girl whose attraction to Duncan is perhaps telegraphed a bit too much. Directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash have given themselves funny parts as park workers, the former one of the guys and the latter a lovable eccentric. As for the other primary adults, Toni Collette's part is underwritten, but she certainly does well with what she's been given. Steve Carell is memorably douchy as the often thoughtless and generally squirrelly boy friend, and Allison Janney has a field day with a role she has played many times: the loudmouthed friend who knows more and says more about everyone else's business than she should. Video Rating: 4.5/5 3D Rating: NA The film is presented in its theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 in 1080p resolution using the AVC codec. Sharpness remains pleasing throughout while the overall brightness and strong, consistent color combines for an appealing image with lifelike summertime skin tones. Shot on a low budget, the film really does look quite beautiful. The film has been divided into 32 chapters. Audio Rating: 4/5 The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound mix pays much more attention to the front channels than it does the rears. Some music spills into the rear channels on occasion, but little has been done to fully engage the viewer in a surround sound experience even with a heavily populated water park as a frequent background to lend lots of ambient sound to the mix. (The low budget may have had something to do with that.) Dialogue has been well recorded and has been placed in the center channel. Special Features Rating: 3/5 The Making of The Way, Way Back (31:19, HD): the most informative of the disc's supplements, the writer-directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash along with the primary members of the cast participate in discussions about the genesis of the script, the casting process, the location chosen for filming, memories of the shoot, the actors discussing their characters, and the premiere at Sundance.Deleted Scenes (3:02, HD): three scenes may be watched individually or in montage.Behind the Scenes Featurettes (HD): each of these brief EPK interviews contains mostly footage used in the above "making of" featurette.Tour of the Water Park (3:22) exactly what the title suggestsFilmmakers Jim and Nat (3:16): the writer-directors discuss their longtime professional partnership formed during their years with The Groundlings.Ensemble (4:34): the actors talk about their characters and how they fit into the movie.Theatrical Trailer (2:26, HD)Promo Trailers (HD): The East, Baggage Claim, The Heat, among othersUltraviolet: instruction code sheet enclosed Overall Rating: 4/5 The Way, Way Back is an engaging coming of age story with dry humor and lots of heart. 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Allowances: The Issues
When to begin? How much to give? Do you supplement allowances with spending money? When do allowances stop? Here are some thoughts on each of these issues. Use them to discuss how to handle allowances in your family. Every family is different and has to decide for themselves what to do.
When to begin
Some parents begin before ages 6 or 7, as soon as children can recognize the different values of coins. What can a pre-schooler need? Not much. The idea here is to learn balance: spend some money, save some, and give some to charity. Some parents want to start these habits as early as possible. Others parents wait until grade school – these parents feel that grade schoolers have a better understanding of money and how it can be used. Let your child's grasp of the concepts be your guide.
How much
Some experts say dollars should match the child's age: $7 for a 7-year-old. Other experts recommend one dollar for every year of school. Such a pat formula is not always realistic. The amount you give your child depends on three factors:
How often
When children are younger, they should be paid every week. Young children more easily handle time in smaller chunks.
However, you might consider shifting to a monthly payment for teens. Being paid once a month more closely approximates the real world, where paychecks and bills come monthly. Plus, increasing the time between payments also increases teen responsibility to stretch those dollars. If your teen has buzzed through his or her spending money by the 10th, waiting for the 1st of the month can be a long time.
How long
Some experts say that when your teen starts to earn money at a part-time job, you can begin to reduce the amount of the allowance. The money burden is beginning to shift from inside the family to outside the family. If teens find they're running short of money, then they have choices: 1) review money management practices, with an eye toward spending 2) adjust their lifestyle, or 3) work more hours. However, working more hours during the school year detracts from studying. A better idea is to work longer hours during the summer and cut spending.
"Spending" money
Do you supplement allowances with spending money? Spending money is the money you give your kids to spend on a specific thing or event. It's Sunday and a bunch of kids are going to a matinee. You shell out $15 for the ticket and popcorn. If you supply spending money, then perhaps allowances should not be so generous. After all, you're taking care of entertainment expenses as they arise.
Allowances tied to chores
This is a major controversy. Examine both sides and then make up your own mind.
Pro-chore advocates. On the one hand, some experts say that kids have to learn the connection between money and earning it. To tie allowances to chores does that. The message to kids is that you earn the allowance – you are not simply entitled to it. The real world expects work in exchange for money.
The anti-chore advocates. What happens when kids don't do the chores? If you dock their pay, you're depriving kids of their money management lesson, which is supposed to be the purpose of allowances. Another problem: where does paying for chores end? Do you pay kids for everything they do around the house? Does paying for chores teach kids to expect pay every time they contribute to the good of the family? That's not realistic. Who pays a parent for doing the laundry and shopping? Kids must help with the running of the household. Bigger chores – washing windows – deserve pay.
Pay on time
It's a way to teach your child that commitments have to be kept and that people depend on one another.
Don't cave
Here's the scene. Your teen asks you for an advance. He's worked his way through his spending budget, and this great opportunity has come along. If you cave in, he misses the lesson of keeping money in reserve for unanticipated expenses. Bail him out often enough, and you undercut the lesson he's created for himself.
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Experienced coach Stephen Wolstenholme has set up a beginners' club for runners aged 16 and above from the BD5 and BD6 postcodes.
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21 June 2009
Despite the Crazy Week...
Oh, and for Father's Day, I received:
A Sherlock Holmes children's book
Some home-roasted coffee
Streamers (lavender and white????) for my bike
A seat for my bike without the horn on the saddle (yeah - don't ask!)
A bag to fix on my handlebars (carry water and what not)
Two promises for 20 minute back scratches - SWEET! (I'm collecting on one this evening)
And my wife, my dear, sweet, loving and kind wife, gave me a card that said on the outside how I always made her laugh... You open it and it adds: "usually behind your back while you're trying to fix something and cussing up a storm." Then it said: "Just kidding." But I'm getting the impression that she's NOT kidding.
Sigh. Ineptitude. It's the story of my life - but at least it provides others a bit of a laugh and that's a good thing, I think. I THINK. You can stop laughing now. I mean it! Double sigh.
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- Elephantschild said...
Congrats on a great day. The meal sounds great.
y husband says that Father's Day is "dumb" because in too many churches (thankfully not ours) it interferes with whatever Sunday of the liturgical year it's supposed to be.
Fine. He doesn't care whether I get him anything or not, and it's pretty cool that I'm married to such a liturgically-minded guy. Problem is, what about Mother's Day? Maybe better if we don't speak of it. Sigh.
- William Weedon said...
LOL, Jen. I LOVE your hubby's way of thinking. In our church (amid some grumbling, but they know an immovable object when they meet it), we remember fathers in the prayers and I try to greet each father on the way out of church. That's the extent for us - it doesn't shove aside the liturgical day. Now, tell hubby that since the Church doesn't celebrate mother's day with a special liturgy, HE gets to when he gets home. You sit back and relax while he fixes the food, tends the children, and pampers you. After all, since you all do it for us 364 days of the year, we shouldn't grumble about doing it for you one day, should we? ;)
By the way, there is a day in the church year for including mothers. August 15, St. Mary's day. At least with mothers we can be liturgical and celebrate mothers a bit. ;-) Yes?
- Anastasia Theodoridis said...
Oops. Fathers Day, was it? They don't celebrate it here in Greece. And as my father is gone, I failed to keep track. Didn't even know when the day came or went...


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1 1/2 pounds eggplant (about 4 medium), cut into 1-inch cubes
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1 very large ripe tomato, cored and diced (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 pound dried penne
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3 anchovy fillets
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2 tablespoons drained capers
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons torn mint leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
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Discussion in 'Racquets' started by mikejsb876, Jan 2, 2005.
which do you think is better and why
both racquets are similar and obviously the tour 90 is newer .... im still uncertain ... how do you feel
I would say PS 6.0 95, it's more forgiving than the tour 90.
I have a playtester review that should be up soon (sent it in to TW two weeks ago Tuesday) where I compare the ProStaff 6.0 85, ProStaff 6.0 95, nSix-One 95, and nSix-One Tour 90.
The ProStaff 6.0 95 is a better racquet in EVERY category compared to the nSix-One Tour 90 and was the best racquet of the four with the nSix-One 95 coming in a close second.
I found the Tour 90 to be a horrible racquet!!! (just my opinion of course)
im in the market for getting these 6.0 frames.... i decided that id rather get a solid racquet then just get a "piece yonex frame" that wouldnt suit my playing style... not bashing yonex in anyway but i believe there are many other racquets out that are better then the Rd Ti 70 Long oversize ... lmao
what about just the regular prostaff tour 90 and 95 ? have u playtested those?
TW rates the prostaff origional 6.0 95 sq as
Overall 78
Volleys 81
Topspin 75
Slice 75
Groundstrokes 80
serves and overheads 76
touch and feel 79
comfort 76
manuverability 71
control 80
power 66
and the prostaff tour 95 as
Overall 74
Volleys 81
Topspin 77
Slice 74
returns 78
Groundstrokes 74
serves and overheads 71
touch and feel 76
comfort 75
manuverability 77
control 79
power 63
so TW gives the 6.0 the upper hand with this one
I find the Tour 90 and the nSix-One Tour to be pretty similar, with a nSix-One Tour a bit better. So if one likes the PS 6.0 95 over the nSix-One Tour then you're definitely going to like it better than the Tour 90. What level player are you and how strong are you physically?
All round I would have to go with the 6.0 95, in the end I couldn't come to terms with the Tour 90 weight. I think if I played more often I'd be able to really get on with the Tour 90, it's awesome off the floor and just so stable when hitting - I don't think I've ever hit a better forehand for example. At the net it was pretty easy to get in place, but not quite like the 6.0 95. The clincher for me was serve though. T90 just too big for me to get moving properly on a consitent basis to keep serve speed up. Otherwise placement and control with T90 is fun and you can slice the back hand up a storm. 6.0 95 though just an easier frame to use all round and no sense of tiring on serves or single back hand later in a session. There is a fundamental difference between the two though as the T90 I would say has more flex in the main beam than the 6.0 95, with possibly the 6.0 softer in the head (!) than the T90. You definitely get a different feel hitting out with both frames. I've just bought the Asian n90 which is stock at 11.3ozs and this feels stiffer in the beam than the T90, so possibly the US n90 is a little closer to the old 6.0s than the T90 - but with the step down in weight it's hard to do a fair comparison.
Btw, I'm lovin' the Asian n90 - early days but stupidly I strung at a slightly lower tension than usual rather than change just one variable and will have to go back to usual tension. I was expecting to need to add some lead, but so far so good.
im a sectional zone advancement tournament player.... i guess that could translate to about 4.0-4.5 and im not that strong...my physical attributes are 72.6 kg (160lbs) and 1.88 meters (6'2").... boy i love the metric system...lol
Could you please elaborate a little more on your experiences with the Asian n6.1 Tour and how it compares to the PS 6.0 95 (and the U.S. n6.1 Tour, if you've tried it)? Thanks.
I'd go with the PS 6.0 95 if I were you. My opinion is that the Tour 90 is better suited for physically strong 5.0+ players.
6.0 95
easier to wield, more feel more power. the tour 90 had more control but less power and A LOT hard to move around. original 95 could serve and volley better and i didnt have as much trouble driving shots. i use the ps original 85
but strung low, its SWEET!
Also on 6.0 95 try a little lead in the hoop, it helps, although I play it stock and have done a while. Gut mains / Lux Alu crosses also give the frame a little zip if you're looking for that.
Breakpoint - delighted to elaborate. Have played 6.095 for more years than I care to remember but of late not often enough and find I'm getting caught a little, particularly on my single b/h. My mechanics are fine when I get time to set up and the 6.095 does splendidly then, but it's when I'm rushed that things struggle and I need a bit of wrist to bail me out. I've only hit with the Asian n90 once so far and will post here again. Specs are a bit rough and ready but its 11.3 oz stock, 9pts H/L, 16 x 19, 17mm beam - size and cosmetics identical to the US stick, which I haven't swung as you can't get them out here. I bought a matched pair of the US T90s though and can reference against those if that helps - let me know. Asian n90 (An90)surprisingly stable for its weight relative to beam width. I thought I'd miss some of the plough through that you get on the heavier t90 and 6.0 95 but actually An90 handles itself well. Still working out just how much I can hit out with this frame and the lower than ususal tension is confusing me a bit, but I'd say it handles very like the 6.0 95 in general feel and I can take pretty big cuts at the ball. I'm not a huge spinner of the ball, but seem to get good spin at the moment as the frame swings through quite quickly and I'm getting some good snap into strokes. Volleys are fun as it's a very easy stick to move about and serving is fun again as I can really swing out with this one. Power level seems at or around the 6.0 95, so not a Ferrari, but enough there if you are timing it. I've not had a problem with the 90 sq in head size with the An90 or the t90 when I hit then - next to no difference in actual size as far as I can see, although you need to hit more in the centre of the 90s than the 6.0 95. Stock I think the An90 will be just a hair too light, so will be putting some lead in the y to add just a little mass, but I'm looking to keep it around 11.8oz and certainly under 12oz after overgrip, dampner etc. I've strung at 58/54, but will be going back to 60/56 as soon as I can. If you're looking for a very user friendly player frame then this is it I'd say. Nothing daft in the weight department, either way, power is more than under control and the beam width and general manoeuvreablility make it quite happy anywhere on court. Much as I'd love to still hit my 6.0s I'd need to play more. The An90 seems a very good compromise to me. Should have a better feel after tomorrow - just hit it the once so far.
Thanks for your feedback of the Asian Ncode 90, it was very helpful. Anyhow, where did you purchase the racquet from, I've been trying to get my hands on a pair.
Thanks for the info. Yes, please keep us updated as you get a chance to play with the An90 more. Sounds very attractive so far and I'm very interested in it. I tried the U.S. n6.1 90 and liked most things about it except that it was just a tad too heavy to swing over a long period of time. It was also hard to flick the ball at the last second or to get the racquet in position for some volleys due to the weight. I had no problems at all with the 90 sq. in. head. In fact, I thought the sweetspot was larger than that of the PS 6.0 95. So far, it sounds like a 90 sq. in. version of the PS 6.0 95, which is what I'm looking for. However, I also wonder if it may be just a bit too light. I think 11.8 - 12.0 oz. would be ideal (my PS 6.0 95's weigh 12.5 oz. with overgrip and dampener, otherwise stock).
BTW, how much do the An90's cost and do they sell them in matched pairs? I've requested TW try and bring these in and so far all they could say is that they will try but no promises.
Thanks again.
the banker / breakpoint, glad to help. I demoed the Asian n6-1 95 before as well but it was too wide in the beam at 22mm for me - I love the t90 / n90 mould - but otherwise was pretty reliable. I fear I'm too wedded to the box beam feel after all these years and hence dealt on the An90 without a demo. Something about the mould that just brings so much feel all the way to the tip of the frame - you know where your racquet is all the time. Talking of sweet spot, I let my pro / coach have a hit who normally uses a Surge and he was very surprised at how big the sweet spot was ... I digress.
I've actually thrown the guys card away but will drop in on my way home and get his details. banker if you live in Singapore it was in Queensway Centre, but I've seen them in Royal Sporting House too. They don't come in matched pairs out here, but as I'll be adding some lead this isn't the end of the world. This may sound a bit flash but can't quite remember exactly what i paid for the racquet as I bought an n-code super six bag at the same time (don't you hate marketing!). I paid S$250 for the both I think, which would equate to about US$150 in total - so a bit cheaper than the US I think, but I've noticed that on prices in general in Asia. I guess as they don't use so much n-code in the lighter frame they can charge less?!
Will pop back tomorrow with details and any more thoughts after another hit. Breakpoint did you think the US n90 felt different to the t90 and closer to the 6.0 95 feel ... ie a little stiffer in the beam? If so it would seem the Asian version is very similar to the US, just a whole lot easier to swing!
And apologies to mikejsb876 for getting a little off topic.
hey not a problem... its always great to hear about closely related frames... i appreciate all those that contributing in helping me with this
Thanks for the additional info. Yes, I thought the US n90 had more feel and was a bit more flexible than the T90. The T90 felt even heavier, stiffer, and more sluggish than the n90. Coming from the PS 6.0 95 I guess I found it would be easier to switch to the n90 than to the T90 so the n90 and the PS 6.0 95 must be more similar to each other.
BTW, US$150 for both the An90 and the nCode super six bag is quite a bargain. At TW, the racquet alone goes for US$180 and the bag was like US$90 when it came out, so the total would have been US$270 before tax and shipping. Say, how much do you think it would cost to ship a racquet from Singapore to the U.S. (Calif.)?
BTW2, I lived in Singapore in the early '90's on Holland Hill Road and played tennis at the American Club.
What about the HPS 6.0 95? (Hyper)
What about the Hyper PS 6.0 95?
I was surprised when I ran the numbers too Breakpoint, but I'm pretty sure I'm ball park there. I think shipping is in the neighbourhood of US$40-50, judging from what I pay when I get stuff from TW sent out here. Posted on the Asian n90 thread as well, so see new comments on the frame there. Basically I really like it - lots of Prostaff feel but lighter and very useable. Hit now and again at the American Club, good courts and nice part of town. If you remember Royal Sporting House you can check them on google and see if they can help on the frame - my shop won't ship sadly.
I suppose that Pro Staff Tour 90 is the best between.
It is the heaviest racquet available for sale between all brands ( at the moment Tour 90 is not offered by TW) , probably automatically the least dangerous for your elbow. In comparison with the new N-Code, of course, it must be more demanding because it is a little heavier, but not so much, and it doesn't mean that it demands so much that you can't play with it. Easily, and the heavier a racquet - more powerful is you strike.
It is much more beautiful than new version n-Code what is also point at least for such "stupid" people as me.
And it is much more cheapier.
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Star-Banner readers comment on remembering veterans, immigration reform and speaking up for Marion County teachers.
Remembering Harold Wolpoff
We really enjoyed the uplifting stories and articles about the World War II veterans on the last Honor Flight to Washington, plus the news on the many activities honoring all vets on Memorial Day. Our vets gave their all for our country and deserve all the honor and praise we can give them.
Sadly, there are some vets that didn't get to enjoy the festivities because they were either sick or in hospitals and nursing homes.
I'd like to tell you about one such veteran I was honored to meet not too long ago. He lived alone and was a very private person. He refused to have a phone because his privacy might be invaded through it. He had very few friends for that same reason. And some said he was grouchy and rude. At nearly 90, I figure he had the right to be grouchy and rude if he wanted to. He's been through enough to make him that way. He was not only a WWII veteran and proudly wore his "WWII Vet" hat saying so, but he was a world-renowned artist as well.
He had held one-man shows in galleries all over Europe and in the northeast United States. His paintings sold for many dollars because they were quite good. I had known Harold Wolpoff only three weeks when he was found near death in his humble home. He was taken to a local hospital where he eventually died, alone, just like he lived.
My heart was so sad and the tears continued to fall because I saw nothing of his death in the Ocala Star-Banner — no death notice or funeral plans. Didn't anybody at the hospital know who he was? Didn't anybody know he was to be honored with a military burial service? Somehow it was made known who he was and he got the military burial he so justly deserved.
Look him up on Google and read his story. We'll all be old and possibly grumpy someday, but nobody I know deserved to be the way he was, dead and buried without any notice at all. May God rest his soul.
Ruth McIntyre
Silver Springs
Immigration reform
Americans (73 percent) including Latinos, agree that our borders need to be secured.
Many immigration advocates (81 percent) demand immediate legal status and ultimate citizenship for anyone who has illegally entered and remained in America while border security is improved.
These are the two most critical issues to "reform." What is clear is everyone agrees that we need improved border security but also that there is little to no confidence that the present administration will make that happen.
Here is how we might solve the dilemma:
We, the taxpayers, will pay for the materials to build the southern border's entire length double wall wanted by virtually everyone.
We, the taxpayers, will pay illegal invaders already here that want legal status now to erect the walls.
These workers would get temporary legal status while working on the fences and get paid at locally based non-union labor rates.
Only when the fences are completed, Homeland Security has accepted them and staffed the border accordingly would those who have worked on them receive legal residency status. In this way many "illegals" can gain day-to-day work skills to help their futures.
This could satisfy the border security issue and identify those illegals that are serious about becoming legal and gaining legal non-citizen residency.
Other serious issues will still remain. Those include no sponsorship of other family membership will be permitted by those gaining legal status via this process, no federal benefits of any kind for any illegals and no federal benefits for legal non-citizen residents as it is now, English only used by all levels of government, ending chain migration and many more.
This could be a good start of "immigration reform."
Bill Francis
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Bravo to the Star-Banner for speaking up for teachers and students of Marion County. In the editorial, "The devaluing of education," the recent history of annual budget cuts is brought up.
Let it be noted that although the cuts made in the last decade were invisible to the public, they were quite visible in our classrooms.
We teachers did more each year in the form of added responsibilities and increased accountability. We have absorbed much of the impact of previous budget cuts. We have spent more of our own money on supplies, teaching resources and even copying — it takes a lot of paper to bring children relevant, engaging reading material.
And now, to let so many of us go? Unconscionable!
To add insult to injury, many nearby districts are well into their hiring period for next school year. Some of these teachers might have been able to fold themselves into Levy or Alachua counties.
As for the idea of using substitutes because they have the same education and preparation, and are willing to work for less money, I shake my head in wonder. How about if we use substitute surgeons? And next time you need a good lawyer, get the list of people who just passed the bar exam and call one of them. Think how much you will save!
Thank you, OSB, for speaking up for students and teachers in Marion County. Unfortunately, the School Board seems too focused on saving money (and preserving political capital) quickly, at the expense of our children.
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Afghanistan plans to release 72 prisoners that the United States considers a threat to security, according to a spokesperson for President Hamid Karzai.
The Afghan government only has enough evidence to try 16 of 88 prisoners considered a threat to US security and plans to free the remaining detainees.
The move will further strain relations between the two countries that are already strained due to Mr Karzai's refusal to sign a security deal that would shape the US military presence after most foreign troops leave this year.
Without a deal, Washington could pull most of its troops out after 2014.
The United States is strongly opposed to their release as it says the prisoners, being held in Afghanistan, have been involved in the wounding or killing of US and coalition troops.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said "these 72 detainees are dangerous criminals against whom there is strong evidence linking them to terror-related crimes, including the use of improvised explosive devices, the largest killer of Afghan civilians,"
Ms Psaki said "time will tell" whether the release of the detainees will affect the signing of the agreement. adding that it was in the interest of the Afghan people and its government to sign it.
The Afghan government says, however, there is no evidence against 45 of the 88 prisoners, while the evidence against a further 27 detainees is not sufficient to put them on trial.
Aimal Faizi, a spokesperson for Mr Karzai said "we cannot allow innocent Afghan citizens to be kept in detention for months and years without a trial for no reason at all,"
"We know that unfortunately this has been happening at Bagram, but it is illegal and a violation of Afghan sovereignty and we cannot allow this anymore."
The president's decision came after the head of Afghanistan's spy agency presented the cases against the prisoners.
US senators visiting Afghanistan last week said releasing the prisoners would irreparably damage ties with the United States, but stopped short of saying it would prompt a full military withdrawal.
Mr Karzai has called the so-called "zero option" an empty threat and suggested any security deal can wait until after the presidential elections in April. The United States says it needs time to prepare a post-2014 mission.


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Wesley Snipes ordered to Pa. prison for tax evasion
It's been two years since Wesley Snipes was convicted of tax evasion, but it looks like he may finally have to go to prison. The U.S. Marshal's Office ordered Snipes to report to the Federal Correctional Institution McKean in Lewis Run, Pa. by Dec. 9, the AP reports. That means no more Blade movies for awhile.
Snipes had been fighting to stay free on bail while appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court, but will have to serve his three-year sentence after an appellate court in Atlanta upheld his conviction by a federal jury in Ocala. The 48-year-old was found guilty of willfully failing to file income tax returns, which Snipes and his attorneys argued was a tainted verdict because many jurors had already made up their minds before the trial.
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Carroll rallies from 10 down, holds Fossil Ridge scoreless in second half to clinch District 4-5A title
KELLER — Southlake Carroll was a few big plays away from losing a district game.
But to quarterback Ryan Agnew, that's exactly what it needed.
Carroll rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit, grabbing three second-half interceptions and shutting out Keller Fossil Ridge after halftime in a 31-27 win at Keller ISD Athletic Complex.
The win clinched the District 4-5A title for Carroll (8-1, 6-0), and perhaps as important, gave it a win to build off of before starting the 5A Division I playoffs in two weeks.
"Definitely, in a game like this, you're going to get a test that's going to show who's got that true determination," Agnew said.
The junior, who finished with 143 yards rushing and two touchdowns while adding 110 passing yards and a score, added: "You aren't going to see your true colors by blowing people out 60-0 or anything like that."
Since its opening-season loss to Allen, Carroll had won seven straight games by an average of 46 points.
Fossil Ridge (6-3, 4-2) wasn't just a sparring partner, however. In the first half, it looked like it might have a knockout punch. Ryan Parker had 11 catches for 151 yards at halftime for Fossil Ridge, while Jacob Gnacinski had 39 passing attempts at halftime. For a moment, he was on pace to break Johnny Manziel's state record of 75 attempts, set with Kerrville Tivy in 2010.
But Carroll's defense stiffened in the second half, forcing two interceptions and a three-and-out on three straight possessions. Agnew scored on a 2-yard run with 43 seconds left in the third quarter as Carroll retook the lead for good.
"We didn't play hard enough in the first half," Carroll linebacker Matt Miller said. "We came out after halftime ready to play."
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I just got an email that urged me to denounce "scandalous treatment" of some climate change dissenters.
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I admire your site – thank you for everything you do.
I would like to draw your attention to the really scandalous treatment of some academic colleagues by what seems like a kind of 'climate change mafia'. I am an astrophysicist with an interest in issues related to climate change. But please do not mention my name to anyone in connection with this.
As you can see here, Daniel Klein and colleagues have published a paper which completely shatters the theory of 'manmade global warming':
I'm not going to publish the link, but the sender(s) constructed an elaborate website, complete with editorial, article, contacts, logo, etc. A couple of things set the alarm bells ringing, but suffice it to say that when I tracked down the Whois, it was kind of a dead giveaway:
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The site is five days old. There is no Daniel Klein at the University of Arizona. There is no search engine presence for a Climatological Department, Okinawa University. Cyberium.co.uk is a web designer that appears to work on "green" things pretty much exclusively. And there appears to be someone with entirely too much time on their hands and an agenda.
Any blogger interested in the original email, contact me and I will forward a copy to you.
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So now I'm scheduled with Surgeon #2 for 5/22. We discussed a slight reduction with a lift and implants. I love the shape of adding implants although I'm really nervous about adding something foreign to my body. We also discussed Lipo of the abdomen. I've gained about 12 lbs since I got married last year but it's stress and diet. I go to crossfit 4-5 times a week, I just can't get my eating in check. Anyway, I'm hoping to lose the weight before surgery and NOT get the Lipo. My weight fluctuates about 10-15 lbs and I'm so sick of it. I'm only 5'2 so it makes a huge difference!! I had smart Lipo in 2010 on my flanks and arms and really regretted it. I can't tell any difference on my arms at all, they've always been heavy. My flanks are ok but with my stupid weight fluctuations, the lbs I put on all went to my front stomach. When I did the smart Lipo, I wanted to get my front tummy done but they said I had an umbilical hernia (must've been born with it) and they couldn't do it. This surgeon said that's not a problem, they just avoid the hernia area.
I have so many thoughts running through my mind about the whole procedure, and I'm grateful for this site. My husband says every night when I'm on my ipad, "you lookin at boobies again?", haha. I'm just learning so much from you ladies and I'm the type to want to be completely armed with knowledge!!


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Guesthouse Korunic
Guesthouse Korunic is located in the centre of the medieval town of Korcula near old town.
We offer two double rooms with airconditioning, refrigerator, and private bathroom.
Also we offer three rooms of different types with shared bathroom and kitchen, unfortunately without a/c. Everything is new and very comfortable.
There is free WiFi internet access in rooms and bicycle parking.
Guesthouse is near old town, close to beaches, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. Bus station and port is also close. Everything is no more than 3 min by foot.
We hope that you will come to our beautifull city and enjoy your stay at our geuesthouse.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- Air Conditioning
- Bicycle parking
- Book Exchange
- Credit Cards Not Accepted
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Hair Dryers
- Luggage Storage
- No Curfew
- Outdoor Terrace
- Taxes included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Guesthouse is located just off main square Plokata in a small street, near restaurant Leut. It is 100 m from port, or 200 m from bus station. We can also pick you up from these loctions, where we can wait for you with your name and walk you to your room/apartment, it takes no longer than 2 min.