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January 9, 2011
Mr. John Swiecki, AICP
Community Development Director
City of Brisbane
50 Park Place
Brisbane, CA 94005
Subject: Comments to the Revised Notice of Preparation for the Brisbane Baylands Specific Plan – Draft Environmental Impact Report and the need to fully address potential Impacts to the Recreational Use of Windsurfing
Dear Mr. Swiecki,
This letter provides comments with respect to the scope and content of the Revised Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Brisbane Baylands Specific Plan.
The San Francisco Boardsailing Association (SFBA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1986 to protect and enhance boardsailing access, and to promote safety and related education in the San Francisco Bay Area. To this end, SFBA actively participates in the planning processes for development, reuse and redevelopment of public and private properties adjacent to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean which may enhance, threaten and/or directly or indirectly impact the recreational uses of Windsurfing and/or KiteBoarding.
SFBA's main concern with the Development Alternatives proposed in this NOP are focused on the significant potential of the projects to alter existing air movement patterns - i.e., degradation of wind quality downwind of the project by creation of turbulence and/or "wind tunnels" or similar conditions. The large scope and upwind massing of the Alternatives described below, including the size and placement of structures (buildings, wind turbines, etc.), has the potential to significantly degrade or even destroy the ability to windsurf in one of the most cherished windsurfing locations on San Francisco Bay.
The landowner and Project Applicant, Universal Paragon Corporation, has submitted a specific plan application to the City of Brisbane proposing approximately 7 million square feet of office / retail / industrial / institutional uses, plus 5 million square feet of residential development (4,434 residential units) and approximately 205 acres of open space and related infrastructure. This land use scenario includes an "Entertainment Variant", which will also be addressed in the EIR. The Project Applicant's proposal, which could include the use of building-integrated wind turbines, is identified in the NOP as the Developer-Sponsored Project.
A Community Preferred Plan has also been proposed for the project site. This plan, which will be evaluated in the forthcoming Draft EIR at the same level of detail as the applicant's proposal described above, includes a "Recology Expansion Variant". The Community Preferred Plan includes up to approximately 8 million square feet of office / industrial / commercial / institutional space, no residential development and approximately 330 acres of open space.
In addition to the development scenarios and variants identified above, a Renewable Energy Alternative (which includes wind-turbines erected immediately upwind of the Candlestick Point Windsurfing Area) and a No-Project Alternative will also be evaluated in the forthcoming EIR.
SFBA hereby requests that the EIR include appropriate studies and evaluations within the topics of "Air Quality" (alteration of existing air movement patterns) and "Recreation" (impacts on existing recreation resources), and consider the impacts that all structures proposed for the Baylands site may have on the windsurfing recreational use that takes place on the San Francisco Bay to the east of the Baylands site and Highway 101. Proposed buildings and/or wind turbines on the Baylands Project site could have a significant impact on the westerly winds that make Candlestick Point State Park and the waters south of the park a premiere windsurfing spot.
Existing Windsurfing Use
Candlestick Point State Park is one of the premier windsurfing spots in the Bay Area. It is one of the more favored locations for windsurfing and it is ideal for beginners and intermediates because there is very little swell or wave action to contend with as a result of the short distance between the upwind shoreline and the windsurfing area. In these flat-water conditions, beginner and intermediate windsurfers can develop skills that are hard to master in wavy and choppy waters, and advanced windsurfers have a less hectic environment in which to learn trick/freestyle moves. Candlestick Point Park is the only practical place for beginner and intermediate windsurfers to windsurf within the City and County of San Francisco. The three nearest alternate launch sites (Oyster Point - 3 miles, Crissy Field - 8 miles, Ocean Beach - 8 miles) are appropriate for advanced windsurfers only because of the on-water conditions... offshore winds, strong currents or heavy surf.
The launch area at Candlestick Point State Park is located approximately 100' SW of the parking circle at the south end of the Candlestick Point State Park parking lot. Windsurfers are most efficient traveling perpendicular to the wind, so the windsurfers sailing from the launch typically travel back and forth on tracks that run roughly SSW and NNE in the face of wind that typically comes from the WNW. When sailing at Candlestick Point, windsurfers generally try to stay well the west (closer to I-101 and the shoreline) to ensure that they can make it back to the launch point in the face off offshore winds, or if they lose mobility through decreased wind speeds, damaged equipment or injury; (in other words, to prevent from being blown out into the Bay towards Oakland/ Alameda and not being able to return to their launching point at Candlestick Point.)
The picture below is a series of GPS tracks (provided by a windsurfer who regularly uses the site) superimposed on an aerial view of the windsurfing area at Candlestick Point and immediately downwind of the Baylands. A number of other windsurfers polled found these tracks to be representative of the primary sailing area, with the areas that are solid blue showing the most frequently used areas. At the southerly end of the sailing area, windsurfers approach within 500-1,000' of the shoreline and generally get closer to the shoreline along Highway 101 as they move in a southerly direction.
(See attachment Candlestick Sailing Area GPS)
Wind Impacts
Windsurfing generally requires strong and steady wind. As wind conditions become gustier, with greater variations in speed and direction, windsurfing becomes more difficult and less enjoyable as a recreational activity. Reduced wind velocity and increased turbulence are both factors that can affect wind conditions such that windsurfing becomes difficult or even impractical. Turbulent winds can also increase the risk of injury. If wind speeds are reduced greatly in the lulls, then the wind may not provide enough energy for windsurfers to keep a board planing on the surface of the water, resulting in very low sailing speeds, instability and falling into the water (similar to balancing on a bicycle with little, to no, forward movement).
During an impact analysis for an earlier project in Burlingame, wind tunnel analysis was used to look at potential impacts on wind velocity and turbulence. Information in the resulting environmental impact report (EIR) prepared by Charles Bennett of Environmental Science Associates (ESA) indicated that turbulent effect can travel 25-50 times the height of a solid obstruction. The experience of members of our windsurfing community confirms this rule. One notable case is the construction of a Marriott hotel in Aruba that has affected wind well offshore.
Beyond height, the width and the shape of a building or tower or other obstruction also can have an impact on how the passing wind is affected. In the case of wind turbines, the towers would likely have a nominal impact on the wind because they present a relatively narrow obstruction, while the blades could have a more significant impact because they are designed to capture energy from the wind as they convert wind velocity into blade speed. In the case of buildings, narrower and less angular buildings may allow the wind to recover more quickly and over shorter distances.
It is important that an analysis of wind impacts evaluate both changes in velocity and changes/increases in turbulence and/or turbulence intensity. A standard that examines wind by looking at average velocity only cannot distinguish between wind that is averaging 20 m.p.h. and gusting between 18-22 m.p.h. and wind that is averaging 20 m.p.h. and gusting from 5-35 m.p.h. While the measure of average velocity would see these wind conditions as identical, the first wind condition would be ideal for windsurfing while the second would make windsurfing impractical or impossible. Windsurfers can adjust to changes in wind speed by rigging a larger or smaller sail; however, windsurfers cannot adjust to changes in turbulence because each sail has a limited range within which it can function well.
SFBA strongly recommends performing wind tunnel analysis of your Alternatives with ESA acting as the consultant. The figure below identifies likely data points that could be used for that study.
(See Attachment Candlestick Wind Study Data Points)
The aerodynamic and hydrodynamic issues of windsurfing, and the complexities of how windsurfers are affected by the wind and other conditions, are both complex and to some degree site-specific. SFBA would be glad to work with you and any consultant who works on the preparation of the EIR in order to lend our knowledge and assist in developing any information that you feel would be helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact me, and I would appreciate being advised of any issue that might be of concern to our members. Please also add me to the project mailing list for the Baylands Specific Plan EIR and any other matters related to the Baylands Project.
SFBA is also concerned about the cumulative impacts of the Baylands Project combined with impacts of other pending projects in the immediate area, including Bayview Hunters Point, Executive Park, and Visitation Valley Schlage – Locke. We are specifically interested in a comprehensive analysis of the combined projects on 1) traffic and transportation impacts, 2) air quality impacts, 3) visual impacts, 4) aesthetic impacts, 5) scenic impacts, 6) resources impacts, and 7) impacts on open space.
We look forward to an EIR that tests and improves the environmental performance of this ambitious project.
William Robberson, President
San Francisco Boardsailing Association
(415) 307-7720
Download the original letter under public comments at "http://www.brisbaneca.org/node/784"
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It's funny to joke about windsurfing being cancelled until there's a real risk of it happening...
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windsurfing is being uncanceled? WTF?
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In addition building edges and corners can be streamlined to improve the air quality of the flow around the buildings and increase the wind tolerance of the structures.
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Canopies can be included to promote the free migratory paths of all types of birds.
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Amazon's new rival isn't another e-commerce upstart: It's the old-fashioned shopping mall. Tom Gara has more on digits. Photo: AP.
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How to Make Lavender Vinegar Cleaner
"It turns out that a combination of hydrogen peroxide and vinegar is almost as effective as stronger cleansers like bleach when used in combination. It gets better: When exposed to light or heat, hydrogen peroxide undergoes a chemical change and converts to pure water (that's why HP is sold in a dark bottle). That means it starts out as a powerful disinfectant, but after spraying it around, you end up with simple water. You don't have to rinse surfaces afterward or worry about chemical residue -- because there isn't any. When used in tandem with vinegar, the combination is totally safe and very effective at killing bacteria."
"Placing the two cleaners together in the same bottle won't work. The vinegar will destroy the peroxide. This is a two fisted approach."
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Joan, thank you for posting this discussion. I read about this years ago and started spraying vinegar & H2O2 on my fruits and vegetables. I read that they were better at disinfecting than any marketed product by a factor of 10.
Over the years, I've tried to confirm the findings of Susan Sumner, a food scientist at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, but haven't found any. I've asked all my doctors and they've not heard of it. Everything I read on the internet appears to come from this one study by Susan Sumner.
Because of not being able find any confirming study, I've been slightly skeptical, and have started using these two products less and less over the years. I've also read that H2O2 plus vinegar can produce a toxic substance. However, since reading your post here, I've looked-up more references and it sounds like with the weak solutions of Hydrogen Peroxide and vinegar that you buy at the store are not to be worried about. I also don't find anything that refutes the one study, so I've decided to start using this method on my produce again.
I was reminded by several of these articles that H2O2 should be kept in dark spray bottles because light degrades it. My spray bottles are dark, except for one vertical strip that's there so you can see how much you have in the bottle. That's not a big deal for me, so I have just covered those strips with black tape.
I like one site that yours referenced: http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=how_to_disinfect_your_home_... Also, one that the USDA seems to refer to: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5079866
For years, I've sprayed my toothbrush, flossing tool and water-pic with H202 only, after using them and rinsing with warm water. From what I read, that sounds like a good idea.
Spud, sorry it has taken me so long to catch up on reading. I didn't look up any confirming articles and it looks as though you did; I find it strange there are no other research articles on the combination. Thanks for the USDA article. What a good idea to spray your toothbrush, flossing tool and water-pic with H202. I have read a long time ago that toothbrushes often have fecal and urine molecules on them and that seems hard to believe. However, the way germs can spread, it seems plausible. I've always washing and scrubbed fruits and vegetables from the green grocer that are large enough and my soft fruits must have as many bacteria as the hard skinned ones.
I use composted steer manure in my garden so am careful about washing produce from there.
Isn't it nice to be able to stay inside for this dormant period? I look forward to it as much as I look forward to the growing time.
Interesting ideas.
I am of two minds. On the one hand, I'm picky about making sure the dishes and flatware are spotless, and probably overdue laundering stuff. I think the dishwasher almost sterilizes the dishes. I wash my hands religiously. For laundering, I've found that 1/4 the detergent amount, and washing on quick cycle, is more than adequate for almost everything.
On the other hand, most of the time I don't worry about bacteria in my world. I was originally trained as a research microbiologist. In my youth, I spent a lot of time with my arm up to the armpit in cattle rumens (the front stomach type organ), which is filled with fermenting forage in a complex soup of bacteria and protozoa and fungi. Stinky but never minded. I also don't mind working with herbivore and poultry manures in the garden. Dog poop is another matter - dogs eat poop from other animals, so can carry parasites and pathogenic organisms. Still, even then I use it for non-food plants, burying it. And as deer deterrent.
People are another matter entirely. People have all sorts of diseases. So Im much more careful.
Plus, large scale agriculture is notorious for spreading antibiotic resistant, disease producing bacteria. If using meats it probably is a good idea to have a separate cutting board, or sanitize the cutting board and knives etc with vinegar or peroxide like the article says.
I usually just use soap or detergent and water, for washing. I do use peroxide toothpaste. I think it keeps the gums and teeth healthier.
Back in the Middle Ages there was a hospital run by a wealthy woman, Elizabeth, who recognized many women were widowed or left to fend for themselves and their children when men went off to conquer the infidels in the Holy Land. Many of these children and women were battered, bruised and broken. She took them in, nursed them back to health, gave them nourishing food, taught them a trade and these trained women spread all over Europe, some of them starting other battered women's and children's shelter.
Down the canal from Elizabeth's shelter was a hospital run by Roman Catholic priests. People would go in their hospital and die. The priests questioned why their residents died and the woman's shelter had few deaths. They assumed it was because the women were witches and there is a door on the canal where women were thrown into the water with millstones tied to them. If they survived they were witches and killed by other means. I stood in that doorway looking into black swirling water thinking of the wretched history of religion throughout time. Elizabeth was put in a wicker basket and burned.
It turns out the reason the women-run hospital had so many survivors was that they washed their hands, boiled their linens, scooped the dead rats out the water well, and kept their food products clean and protected from rodents. Doing these basic chores, they died as witches.
Just the simple things that people do who knew, either by experience or intuition, that to be clean is to be healthy.
Thanks for the story. It's hard to read, but good to be reminded of what religion has done.
Talking about being clean, I read once in a while the hypothesis that being too clean can keep your immune system from staying as strong as it should be, and wonder if that's true.
Oh yes, I do believe too clean is not good for a growing child, and not good for the anxious parent who transmits anxiety to the next generation. Growing up in the country and as a very young child living in migrant workers' camps, I think I have a healthy respect for dirt and cleanliness. For example, washing hands after going to the bathroom was a big deal in the camps. We also put down newspaper with a hole torn in the middle to sit on. Surely we had news on our bottoms, but we avoided some of the germs.
My mother always went to the latrine and shower room with two buckets, one to disinfect sinks, show floors and toilets, the other to make things shine. Then she would use the facility. Our neighbors teased her but she was very strict about kitchen and bathing facilities As with so many things, it not either/or, it is both/and.
What brutality. Religion is awful.
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caitlinthomas wrote:Given what I understand to be true however, to pay hundreds of dollars for a reader, and then buy ebooks at almost the same price as print on top of that, but with far more risk of losing them all, and limited ability to share with my sisters is... not appealing as a value.
There seems to be a widespread belief that if someone purchases an e-reader, they should be entitled to cheaper e-books.
Why is that?
Seriously. If you purchase an electric car, you are not entitled to a cheaper domestic electric rate from the utility company. If you buy a Juicing Machine, you are not entitled to cheaper fresh fruit from your greengrocer. If you buy a SmartCar, you don't pay less at the pump per gallon for petroleum.
Amazon does not pay authors a commission every time it sells a Kindle (machine). However, there is an expectation that authors will provide a discount (not to mention a "buy-one-get-up-to-six-free" promotion) to reward folks who purchase Kindle machines.
You should buy an e-reader for the convenience and myriad advantages of owning an e-reader.
The cost of the books to read on the device should not be part of the expectation. If e-books are cheaper, that should be the authors' own, freely made business decision. It might well be a very wise business decision (to sell e-books more cheaply than printed books). However, that decision should be made by the content owners, not by the people selling a product that would have no value at all if the content were not available.
Take the juice/fruit analogy further (although it is not perfect!). Juicedfruit = e-books. Fruit = print. Amazon makes juiceboxes.
I'm the farmer. I produce fruit. I charge $6.99 per fruit, and that earns enough income within a reasonable period of time to pay for all my production costs and give me a fair (but not excessive) profit.
It doesn't take less fruit to make juicedfruit... so what happens to my business model if the juicebox maker demands that I sell juicedfruit at the equivalent of $2.99 per fruit, moreover, I am to sell the juicedfruit equivalent ($2.99) at the same time that I sell my $6.99 fruit?
Now, the customer not only expects cheaper fruit if it comes in the form of juicedfruit. They want to drink the juicedfruit and pay me --after they've consumed it-- according to how much they enjoyed it. You cannot unread a book, once you've read it, any more than you can return juice for a refund once you have swallowed it.


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I know, that was shocking, to see Chelsea and Barcalona again. Three times in a row, talk about messed up.
Good luck Arsenal, YAY Lehmann winning the goalkeeper award for UEFA 05/06
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|2006-09-02, 06:30
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Holy Crap, last day of the transfer deadline was on the 31st August.
The following occurred:-
Ashley Cole leaves Arsenal for Chelsea in a swap for William Gallas
Reyes leaves Arsenal for Real Madrid for a loan.
Juilo Baptista joins Arsenal in collaboration with the Reyes deal.
West Ham managed to get Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano
Liverpool got Jan Kromkamp from PSV
Robert Huth completes his move to Middlesborough from Chelsea.
The last day is always the best.
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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|2006-09-02, 11:00
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EURO 2008 qualifiers tonight!!!..
Woo, go England! Match is LIVE PEOPLE!!!
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It seems more people watched the Brazil v Argentina game at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium than the England v Andorra game in Old Trafford. Can't they simplify the qualification process so that the "lower ranked" countries would have to play extra qualification rounds before getting in? Just like how they do it in the Champions League and UEFA Cup. Because all these international matches are starting to become meaningless, cluttering up the domestic club season and causing injury to players here and there.
It's no wonder the elite clubs are making so much noise. No disrespect intended to Andorra and other tiny countries, sure they have every right to compete, but they have to earn their right to prove that they deserve to be with the "established big boys".
And this whole West Ham Argentinian duel saga seems intriguing. While I don't mind seeing West Ham bring in foreign investment and more top players in the Premiership, let us hope West Ham, with its rich history and passionate fans, doesn't develop the mindless nouveau rich arrogance that Chelsea has embraced.
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Zetsubo-sensei daaaaaa !!
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Frenchies took their revenge and crushed Italy 3-1. That's the way to go boys, good job !
Ribiery did an impressive play... if goes on like that and if greatest European Clubs manage to take him out of France, he will become a real monster.
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UEFA Champions League new season has started with these matches on RIGHT NOW!:
Group A: Chelsea(ENG) vs. Bremen(GER) and Barcelona(ESP) vs. Levski(BUG)
Group B: Sporting(POR) vs. Inter Milan(ITA) and Bayern Munich(GER) vs. Spartak(RUS)
Group C: Galatasaray(TUK) vs. Bordeaux(FRA) and PSV(HOL) vs. Liverpool(ENG)
Group D: Olympiacos(GRE) vs. Valencia(ESP) and Roma(ITA) vs. Shakhta(UKR)
Join #UEFA on Rizon to discuss more!!!!
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Sporting won Inter by 1-0. Go, Sporting!! (even if Figo is playing for Inter, but I don't care ).
BTW, Sporting's goal was score by the portuguese Marco Caneira, who was "kicked out" of Inter some years ago. Talk about revenge. XD
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Where are the fans? No one cares for UEFA anymore?!
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That 2nd goal was like O_O. Anime-style shot man... thats why he is an Arsenal member....
Here is the goal if you are curious.
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Holy crap, is anyone watching the Match Day 4. The 2nd clashing of Chelsea vs Bareclona?! One hell of a game, especially the fighting and the yellow cards.
This game isnt about UEFA or winning, this is pure hatred. First half over, CANT WAIT FOR 2nd HALF!!!!
2nd Half: Oh man this made my day. With the exception of Gudjohnsoon going out cause of injury
2-2, with a couple yellow cards.
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Japanese Man Downs The Mighty Manchester United
UEFA Champions League, Matchday 5
Celtic 1 - 0 Manchester United
Japanese import Shunsuke Nakamura wins it for his Scottish club Celtic and the lads are through the knockout stages of the prestigious European Cup FOR THE FIRST TIME in a game "NOBODY EXPECTED THEM TO WIN" even at home in Glasgow.
it all seemed hopeless for Celtic as Manchester United were in cruise control for most of the game until late into the match, Jarosik was fouled and there was a free kick chance which is virtually always left into the hands (rather, the feet of) Nakamura. it was EXACTLY the same spot as the first time the Celts and the Red Devils met on Matchday 1 which Nakamura converted, that's why i strongly felt Shunsuke wouldn't be able to deliver this time because ManU's Edwin van Der Sar would never allow it to happen again. but, oh. my. god. i let out a loud "whooooa-www" because i could not believe my eyes looking at the ball swishing into the back of the net. he did it again! HE FUCKIN DID IT AGAIN! HAHA! van Der Sar's a dodo! no, Nakamura's free kick was too perfect and too beautiful to stop for a mere mortal: a sweet curl right into the far top right hand corner of the goal. so there on the 81th minute, Nakamura fired a historic Champions League win while undoubtedly becoming a hero all over Scotland and in Europe, and in his hometown in Japan without a doubt. i danced and jigged in the early morning (it was 5:30 AM over here, and my outburst caused my mom to rise from sleep and rush into the living room in alarm asking what was wrong XD).
Louis Saha, Manchester United's deadliest gunner other than Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, looked like he was possessed as he unbelievably missed two WIDE OPEN chances near the goal. either that, or credit goes to Celtic's other hero for the night, keeper Artur Boruc, for denying him those. Saha looked like he lost it when he thought he was offside clear of the Celtic defenders and waited for the ref's whistle which never came, only Boruc's defensive pounces. (i was annoyed when the live game briefly got cut in transmission right when ManUtd were offered a free kick.) next thing you know, Saha is readying for a penalty free kick! BUT BORUC *somehow* BLOCKED IT! SUPERB! STUPENDOUS OH MY GOD, what a superman! his saves tonights throughout the game were far sexier than my pretty boy Casillas over at Madrid! XD
holishit. the Scottish underdogs really are through! in THE biggest match of the night, against THE heavily favored British archrivals, Manchester United, in THE most prestigious cup in Europe.
other matches of the night...
Steaua 1-1 Dynamo Kyiv
Real Madrid 2-2 Lyon
Benfica 3-1 København
CSKA Moskva 0-2 Porto
Arsenal 3-1 Hamburg
Lille 2-2 Anderlecht
AEK 1-0 Milan
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UEFA Champions League Draw for 16 team stage:
Chelsea vs Porto
Arsenal vs PSV
Roma vs Lyon
Barcalona vs Liverpool
Inter Milan vs Valencia
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
Roma vs Lyon
Celtic vs AC Milan
It will be great to see Chelsea's Mourinho go against the club he very left. Also good luck to Celtics and Liverpool, tough challenge.
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Barca vs Liverpool!!!
Champions of 2006 vs Champions of 2005
While it may seem like the worst pick for Liverpool, people forget that nobody favoured Liverpool to go on and win it back in 2005 when they drew Juventus, Chelsea and AC Milan. And then everyone thought Benfica was a great draw for Liverpool last season but they end up getting dumped by then. Liverpool just like to do it the hard way.
There'll be no regrets, no matter what the result, to see Ronaldinho playing in Anfield. It'll be a match to watch.
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., October 9, 2013—"The Car Chasers" are back for a brand new season of finding, fixing and flipping cars on Tuesday, October 22 at 10PM ET/PT with 16 original half-hour episodes. Two new episodes will air back-to-back each Tuesday.
The team from "Flat 12" in Lubbock, Texas, Jeff Allen, Meg Bailey and Perry Barndt, continue to scour the country, hunting for American muscle cars, classic hot rods and even the occasional Ferrari. Whether a car needs a total overhaul or just a little bit of TLC, their master mechanic Eric Ables, has the skills to take on just about any job. Each week, their goal is simple: buy low, sell high and maintain a steady flow of cars, customers and cash. Invest too heavily in a remodel or misread the market for a car and the "Flat 12" crew can lose a bundle. And when it comes to competition, Jeff's dad, Tom Souter, aka "Roundman," continues to be their number one rival. Profits trump bloodlines in this part of West Texas.
Premiere Episode: Airing Tuesday, October 22 at 10PM ET/PT
Flat 12 Gallery has a brand new location, and the team couldn't be more excited about the upcoming grand opening party. But when Jeff buys a run of the mill 57 Chevy Bel Air and announces his plan to transform it to rival his father's beloved $100,000 one, neither his team nor his dad believe in his vision. It's Jeff against the world as Flat 12 undertakes a risky and unorthodox transformation on the '57. The stakes are higher than ever this time as it's not only money on the line, but the very respect of Jeff's arch rival: his own father.
Episode #2: Airing Tuesday, October 22 at 10:30PM ET/PT
Jeff and Perry chase down some exciting leads on a road trip to Louisiana that winds up being more than they bargained for. After surviving a test drive from hell that ends up in a fire and a boat ride in a thunderstorm with a wily Cajun oyster fisherman, Jeff and Perry have to pull out all the stops to bring home some cars. The duo wind up scoring a 1978 Trans-Am with help from the seller's sassy, shoe obsessed wife, and later purchase a pristine condition 1980 Kawasaki Z1 motorcycle at a bayou biker bar.
Visit thecarchasers.cnbc.com to go behind the scenes of season two and get a sneak peek at the all-new Flat 12. Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thecarchasers, follow us on Twitter: @CNBCprimeTV and Instagram: @CNBCprime.
"The Car Chasers" is produced for CNBC by ITV Studios America in association with Leepson Bounds Entertainment and Lost Tribe Productions with Myles Reiff and David Leepson serving as executive producers. Jim Ackerman and James Bolosh are the executive producers for CNBC.
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The 124th Annual Soldiers Reunion returns once again this August. Reunion Week kicks off Sunday, Aug. 11 and culminates with Reunion Day and the Reunion Parade on Thursday, Aug. 15.
American Legion Post 16 and the Newton Merchants Association sponsor and organize the week-long celebration, which is believed to be the longest-running patriotic celebration not based on a holiday in the country. Reunion Day is held annually on the third Thursday in August. Planning is now under way for 2013 events.
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Complaints about animal poisoning in Derbyshire have jumped by nearly 40 per cent, shock figures show.
Last year, the RSPCA received 30 poisoning complaints from concerned members of the public across the county – up from 22 in 2012.
The shock data was revealed as the RSPCA warned owners about accidentally poisoning their pets by giving them harmful treats, such as chocolate, over Easter.
It is a criminal offence to intentionally administer a poison to an animal. However, some people may be giving their pets harmful substances without realising they could be dangerous.
James Yates, the charity's chief veterinary officer, said it was worrying to see a rise in complaints – but he stressed that many accidental poisonings could be avoided if people are more aware of the dangers around their home.
He said: "Chocolate poisoning is one of the most commonly reported types of animal poisoning, so Easter is the ideal time to remind people of the hazards around their home that could accidentally poison their pets.
"Easter eggs are a tasty treat for many of us, but a hefty vet's bill won't be quite so easy to swallow if your pet ends up wolfing them down before you.
"It isn't just chocolate that is dangerous for animals, though. For example, did you know that rhubarb is poisonous to rabbits or that grapes could kill your ferret?
"There are so many hidden dangers to animals around the home and we want owners to do their homework and keep their pets safe and healthy."
Owners can find out more by visiting the RSPCA's poisoning advice pages at www.rspca.org.uk/poisoning
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Nvidia, Asus, Inno3D GTS 450 Review
Sooner or later you will need to replace your video card, it's a fact of life in this here electronic age. But not everyone is going to buy the big, expensive top-of-the-line card for their system. Why, you ask? Well, the vast majority of people actually don't have king size monitors and are running resolutions that would be considered small by what I am used to. People that run 22 inch and smaller monitors are going to be running resolutions that fall in the 1680x1050 range and below. Don't get me wrong, the first 22 inch monitor I purchased looked huge next to the 19 inch LCD I had before then so that really is a major leap forward in screen real estate. Just looking through the polls here at OCC you get the feeling that even 24 inch monitors have not come of age. So that puts the bulk of the buying crowd in a position to buy the graphics card they need without going overboard and still have plenty of cash for the rest of the system, while still getting excellent gaming performance in the games they play.
ATI has had its DirectX 11 product stack filled out for a while now and have really hit the price and performance points pretty well. Since NVIDIA was a bit late to the game with its Fermi architecture the company has begun to really fight for those price and performance points to take back marketshare from the red team. The Fermi architecture is a modular design and as such, you can reduce the amount of computing components to reach a specific price, power and performance point. The GF 104 based GTX 460 is a great example of this scalable architecture at work. It delivered excellent performance and met thermal and power requirements, all for a price that fit the performance. Next up we have the GF 106 based GTS 450. This model is the replacement for the aging GTS 250 and based on the GTS designation this is not part of the enthusiast line up but the performance lineup aimed squarely at the gaming public. NVIDIA has targeted its products to three distinct sets of customers, the GTX 480, or "Tank," is the card for the person that wants the best at any cost. The GTX 460, or "Hunter," is for the mid range segment that needs the horsepower but not at the level needed by the higher class. Then we get to the "Sniper," or GTS 450 that is aimed at the performance gamer on a budget. It does not have the firepower but still gets the job done. Along that line, the scalable Fermi architecture has been scaled down to a similar level as the GF 104 based GTX 460. The GTS 450 is equipped with a single GPU cluster with four streaming multi processors that house 192 CUDA cores, four polymorph engines, 32 texture units, 16 ROP units and 256KB of shared L2 cache. Memory comes in the form of 1GB of GDDR5 running through a 128-bit bus. Below is a block diagram of how the GF 106 core is laid out. At this level of performance you have to wonder what the pricing is going to be for a card of this stature. The price point for this introduction is $129, right smack in the middle of the HD 5750 pricing structure. Along with this introduction you wil see a reduction in price across the whole NVIDIA lineup, with the GTX 480 dropping to $499, the 470 to $299, the 465 to $229 and the 460 dropping to between $219 and $169 depending on the size of the frame buffer. Follow along as we take a look at both the reference card and an offering from both ASUS and Inno3D.
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The first cards we will look at are the reference design GTS 450. As you will see on the following pages there are some differences in the cooling solutions used and the design of the board and connectivity. The reference design comes in at a short (relatively) 8.25 inches long and is designed to be used in a PCI-E 16x slot. The entire PCB is covered in a shroud to direct airflow over the board components. The backside of the PCB has four of the eight Samsung GDDR5 memory modules that make up the 1GB of on board frame buffer memory.
Connectivity on this reference board comes in the form of two Dual Link DVI and a single mini-HDMI ports. The GTS 450, much like the GTS 460, includes bitstreaming support for Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio over HDMI. That means if you use this card in an HTPC and use your 3D Vision kit you can see what the fuss is all about over Blu-Ray in full 1080p stereoscopic 3D. The back end of the card has just a single 6-pin PCI-E power connection. This single power connection and 106 watt TDP means you can get by with a 400 watt power supply per the PSU recommendation. The single bridge connection means you can only use the GTS 450 in an SLI setup with two cards. But with the scaling that SLI is now seeing that may be all you really need.
Once you pull the shroud off the card by removing the four screws that hold the heatsink to the PCB you can take a look at the board underneath to get the lay of the land. This side of the PCB has only four of the eight GDDR5 memory modules with the other four on the back side of the PCB. The back end of the card contains the voltage regulation circuits. There is not a heatsink over the power circuit on this card, but then again, this is the reference design and the board partners usually have a little something up their sleeves.
The heatsink used on the reference design is an extruded aluminum design that looks much like that used by Intel but without the copper slug in the middle. The 75mm fan from AVC carries part number DASA0815R2U. I was unable to find any specifics on it but the noise generated by this fan was minimal.
Now we get to the heart of the GTS 450. The GF 106 core is a further scale down of NVIDIA's Fermi architecture. This version drops down to a single GPU cluster with four streaming multi processors that house 192 CUDA cores, four polymorph engines, 32 texture units, 16 ROP units and 256KB of shared L2 cache. Clock speeds on this GPU are set to 783MHz on the fixed function units and you double that for the CUDA (Shader) core clock of 1566MHz. This card uses Samsung GDDR5 memory that carries part number K4G10325FE-HC05. This memory is familiar to anyone who has taken apart their card or read any recent video card reviews. This GDDR5 is rated to run at 1000MHz (QDR 4000MHz) and in this card runs at 902MHz through a 128-bit bus for a total memory bandwidth of 57.7GB/s. Since NVIDIA states this card is built for overclocking that means there should be some head room left for the enthusiast on a budget.
Pretty much all of the manufacturers you know about will have cards at launch. Here is a quick shot of some that will be available; by no means is this the definitive list but is a quick look at what's available. Stay tuned for a look at the Palit version in another review.
Now that the reference card is out of the way we can take a look at offerings from ASUS and Inno3D that are both factory overclocked and are built with more robust cooling solutions.


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Junior guard D'Angelo Harrison followed up a 27-point performance in a loss to then-No. 20 Wisconsin with a 25-point effort against the Seahawks, finishing 7-of-16 from the field and making all 11 of his free throw attempts as part of a 29-point night for St. John's at the line.
Meanwhile, the Red Storm limited Wagner to a 35.5 percent shooting night and only 22 first-half points, playing defense without fouling and sending the Seahawks to the line for only nine attempts.
St. John's drilled hard on defense for a week of practice after allowing the Badgers 51 second-half points and 11 3-pointers seven days earlier.
"I thought we made progress tonight in all the areas that needed to be addressed after our Wisconsin loss," said head coach Steve Lavin. "Incremental, but I thought we were better tonight on the defensive end of the court than we were against Wisconsin."
Sophomore JaKarr Sampson had 13 points and seven rebounds for St. John's, which finished with a 45-34 rebound advantage. Senior Orlando Sanchez scored eight points with eight boards, sophomore Chris Obekpa swatted four shots and grabbed eight rebounds, and junior Jamal Branch scored eight in 20 minutes as a reserve.
"There were some nice individual performances as well, but the important thing is that we got the 'W,'" said Lavin. "Now we have to get ready for Bucknell, another NCAA-caliber team."
Non-conference action continues with three-straight contests at Carnesecca Arena. Following a tilt with 2013 NCAA participant Bucknell (Nov. 19), the Red Storm opens play with two on-campus games as part of the Barclays Center Classic presented by Continental Tire.
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There are times in our daily lives where our emotions play a part in our decisions, our thought processes etc. Yet can emotions become too overwhelming that it works against our rational/ sane? In thinking this how powerful are our emotions? What about emotions barley playing a part in these decisions and day to day life? What do you guys think?
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I can't remember the last time I was truly emotional about something. Kinda sad.
Believe it or not, most decisions you make are based not so much on logic and reason but how you feel about a circumstance. Even apathy is, at it's core, an emotional response. Rationality, logic, and all the other self-styled excuses we've created to justify certain actions are all well and good but little more than that. That's why most decisions made in one's lifetime are made based almost entirely on how you feel, not how you rationalize things.
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Emotions are based in the lymbic system, which is the reptilian brain.
Emotions are instinctive. We require them to sense what is happening in a situation. A senseless person doesn't feel a situation's emotional characteristics, and that likely leads them into troublesome predicaments. Hence, the power of the emotions involved aren't felt where they really needed to be in order to constitute a socially acceptable situation.
Emotions can have power over reasoning, causing irrational behavior i.e. anger leading to workplace violence leading to disciplinary actions, such as supervisor/employee discussions and/or job suspension. Romantic love's emotions can make you perceive reality as something it is not, though you might argue that reality without romantic love is unrealistic. Instinctively, our inner primal creature doesn't fully trust the nature of dependency and instability in romantic love, since pair bonding for the purpose of procreation tends to be temporary, made more complex by controlled marriages, in which those involved in these relationships might secretly or outwardly desire separation legally, consensually, and with possible/likely acceptance by a juries of peers. Desire can play a role in emotional power, tempting the desiring person into the overindulgence of stimulating habits, such as drugs, sex, and constant, covetous, meddling, and destructive socialization.
Emotions are necessary, though control over them is required to keep civil order in all societies, not just those of humans. This cannot always be the case, in which situations arise where emotional control is not likely maintainable due to various environment and internal stressors. There is great power in the individual who demonstrates emotional control. It is something which can be called temperance, which lends dignity, and integrity, to the highly skilled practitioner.
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The Richland Ikes (PCGS Set Registry)
Jaime Hernandez: By the second year of producing the Eisenhower Dollar, the Mint realized there was very little demand for the Eisenhower Dollars. Therefore, in 1973, it drastically cut down production for 1973 Dollars and it only produced a total of 2 million coins from each Mint.
MS65: In MS65 grade they are scarce and possibly no more than 2,500 examples exist in this grade or higher.
MS66: Despite its low mintage, the 1973 Eisenhower Dollar compares to other coins like the 1971-P, 1972-P and 1974-P in MS66 grade. There are probably less than 250 examples which survive in MS66 grade or higher for the 1973-P Eisenhower Dollar.
Mint Set: The 1973-P Eisenhower Dollars were not produced for circulation and they were only sold in Mint Sets by the U.S. Mint. Each 1973 Mint Set came in a sealed white envelope labeled, U.S. Mint 1973, on the outside of the envelope.
Each envelope contained two sealed clear soft plastic packs and each had a cent, nickel, dime, quarter and an Eisenhower Dollar. One of the packs was from the Philadelphia Mint and the second from the Denver Mint. The price of the 1973 Mint Set was originally $6.00 each.
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Del Mauro put the Crimson on top in the game's final six minutes (photo courtesy Patrick Shanahan).
PRINCETON, N.J.-The Harvard men's hockey team scored four goals in a 10-minute span during the third period to rally to a 4-2 win against Princeton in the opening game of an ECAC Hockey first-round playoff series Friday night at Baker Rink.
Daniel Moriarty, Danny Biega, Michael Del Mauro and Michael Biega scored to bring Harvard (8-19-3) back from a 2-0 third-period deficit. Kyle Richter made 33 saves to outduel Princeton's Zane Kalemba in a matchup of the last two Dryden Award-winners.
After Moriarty and Danny Biega tied the game, Del Mauro, a New Jersey native, scored from the left side at 14:05 of the third period after Jack Christian got the puck from Ryan Grimshaw and had his point shot blocked. Less than three minutes passed before Michael Biega scored on the rush after brother Alex got the puck to Louis Leblanc, who dished to Michael Biega at the offensive blue line.
Each team had 35 shots in the game, with Harvard holding a 15-10 edge in the final period. Doug Rogers had a 16-6 faceoff record as the Crimson went 44-32 as a team.
The game's first seven minutes were played virtually entirely in Princeton's zone, with the Crimson's best chances coming when Rogers forced a turnover and a Kalemba save on the first shift and Michael Biega tipped a point shot just wide on the power play. The Tigers, however, claimed the lead at 15:27 of the first period, when Marc Hagel deflected home a point shot from Matt Godlewski. Princeton (12-15-3) took the 1-0 edge and a 12-8 shots advantage to the first intermission.
The Tigers nearly doubled their advantage on a power play in the opening minute of the second period, but Richter extended his left leg to make an outstanding toe save on Mark Magnowski's point-blank shot. The Crimson had a near miss of its own when the goal light came on following an Alex Killorn shot, but the referee ruled the puck hit the post. Instead, Magnowski made it 2-0 by banking in a shot off Richter's back after Alex Biega had broken up a two-on-one break. Princeton outshot Harvard, 13-12, in the period.
Harvard broke through at 8:05 of the third period. Moriarty caused a turnover at the offensive blue line and then crashed the net to put in the rebound of a Pier-Olivier Michaud shot with Conor Morrison also assisting. Danny Biega tied the score less than three minutes later, putting the puck between the legs of Kalemba after Chris Huxley chipped the puck ahead and Luke Greiner slipped it ahead to Biega in the neutral zone.


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The plan is organised around a central spine, with spaces orientated to specific views. The open plan living area flows seamlessly onto a generous northern open deck to the view, and an alternative sheltered space with bbq and outdoor fireplace, to the north-west. The bedrooms are in contrast more protected, with shutters that lift up to provide protection from summer sun, maintaining cooler temperatures.
Materials are primarily timber, with stained shiplap cladding and plywood linings. Exposed structure is saligna, and flooring is kwila. Translucent elements are used in parts of the roof and cladding, introducing a delicate light quality to the circulation space and outdoor fire area.
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Amityville Horror Trilogy, The (US - BD RA)
Matt investigates some strange goings on in Amityville with help from Scream Factory's new Blu-ray release.
The Amityville Horror (1979)
Basic Plot: Newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz move their family into a house where a gruesome murder was committed and experience strange manifestations which drive them away.
The last time I saw The Amityville Horror was about 10-years ago during a horror film festival, and after sitting back down to see it again I'm still not impressed and still don't get people's fascination with it. American International Pictures' "based on a true story" marketing campaign made this a hit for them when it was released in 1979, but it's really no better made or paced than any one of the made-for-television horror movies aired on the major networks during the '70s and early '80s, and not up to the standards of a lot of those at that. Little more than a series of things happening to the family followed up with a scene that if on television would normally serve as the perfect place for a commercial break, the film is not only dull but egregiously repetitious as well. Even poor Academy Award winner Rod Steiger--who in the spirit of Michael Caine must have needed the money to purchase a new home--can't save this turkey, and once he's more or less relegated to the sidelines things take an even steeper nosedive while we suffer through the rest of James Brolin and Margot Kidder's oil and water chemistry. It's been reported that the two stars didn't get along with each other during the shoot, and whether that's a result of their different acting styles or personalities who really knows, but it shows even in the early going when they're supposed to be playing the part of loving, newlywed couple. Even when things do pick up a bit towards the end it's all for naught as things conclude with an end title card coda and no real resolution. It may seem like I'm being a bit harsh on The Amityville Horror, but I don't how to otherwise express what a slog this one is to sit through and reinforce the fact that it is not the horror classic that a lot of people mistake it to be. I can take watching a bad movie, and hell, I love me some truly terrible ones, but bad and boring? That's a whole other deal and places things on plain of filmmaking that you as a viewer don't want anything to do with. But hey, at least Lalo Schifrin's score is quite wonderful.
From what I've been able to tell the 1080p, AVC encoded video transfer looks to be the same one included with the Blu-ray released by MGM back in 2008, and given the film's production history it's held up well even if it isn't remarkable by any stretch of the imagination. Like many of the films released by American International Pictures it has a soft, hazy and flat look, but is nicely detailed with deep black levels and strong color representation, even if the contrast levels aren't great. Print damage isn't as obtrusive as you might find on similarly produced films of the era either, and I didn't notice much in the way of any obvious defects such as aliasing, macroblocking or artifacting or edge enhancement. The disc features two choices as far as the audio goes, an updated 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track and a 2.0 Mono DTS-HD Master Audio track, and if your sensibilities are close to my own you'll find that the 2.0 track is the better of the two in that it doesn't come off as sounding fake. Again, The Amityville Horror wasn't a huge production with tons of money behind it, so its sound design is much more reserved, not as polished and not as impressive as some of its big budget contemporaries. Sound is mostly relegated to the front and center channels with little use of the surrounds and disappointly the LFE channel, but dialogue is always easily heard and understood.
- Audio commentary with Dr. Hans Holzer - Dr. Holzer (who passed away in 2009) was an Austrian born, American paranormal researcher and author of over 100 books on the subject, including "Murder in Amityville". The commentary does have its lulls, but is still largely interesting given his knowledge of the subject. If you're looking for any insight into the production of the film, however, you'll have to look elsewhere on the disc (previously released).
- "For God's Sake, Get Out!" - Separate interviews with actors James Brolin and Margot Kidder are edited together as the two discuss the film and their careers (previously released).
- "Haunting Melodies" - A brand new interview with composer Lalo Schifrin, who discusses his career and the scoring of horror pictures.
- The original theatrical trailer, a television commercial and several radio spots.
Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
Basic Plot: In this prequel to the original film, a family moves into a new home which proves to be evil, resulting in the demonic possession of the teenage son who only the local priest can save.
Amityville II: The Possession is far and away a better film than its predecessor, even if at its halfway point it more or less shifts gears and comes off as a second rate The Exorcist. It's certainly held up better than The Amityville Horror too, and a lot of that has to do with the better pacing and overall unsettling mood that director Damiano Damiani infuses in it throughout, especially during the film's superior first half which focuses on the Montelli family and how they cope with a physically and mentally abusive father, played by an extra surly Burt Young, and even an incestuous relationship between teenage son Sonny and daughter Patricia, played by Jack Magner and Diane Franklin respectively. It's only once Sonny's possession begins to manifest itself in more physically overt ways that the picture get less involving and starts to come off the rails as everything original about it gives way to borrowing heavily from every other satanic or possession themed film of the '70s. Even so, when it does become more of a conventional horror movie Amityville II: The Possession is still an entertaining--and unnerving--piece of work that seems to have been lost in the shuffle over the years and not really given its due.
Amityville II: The Possession's video fares a little better than the original film, which is expected given its slightly larger budget and relatively younger age, and is the best looking video transfer in the set, but this 1080p, AVC encoded transfer still isn't going to blow anybody's socks off. Black levels are quite good and color representation is vivid and bright, and fine details can be seen throughout the picture. Besides some minor print damage there aren't any real defects to be had with the transfer either, so no worries as far as anything popping up that might hinder your viewing experience. Once again Shout! Factory as supplied both 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and a 2.0 Mono DTS-HD Master Audio tracks, and while overall better than the previous film in that it's a slightly more modern soundmix, it's still the same old story as far as what which one I prefer and its pluses and minuses.
- Audio Commentary with Alexandra Holzer - Alexandra Holzer, the daughter of Dr. Hans Holzer, followed in her father's footsteps as a paranormal researcher, ghost hunter and author. Unlike her father though she delivers a commentary track that is rather dull and aimless with several lulls and contains even less information about the production of the film than what her father provided for the first disc in the set. Luckily for those of you looking for good features associated with the film the disc delivers about an hour's worth of new interviews, which are detailed below.
- "The Possession of Damiani" - In what may be his last interview (he passed away earlier this year), director Damiano Damiani discusses his take on the material and in what areas he felt that the movie worked the best.
- "Adapting Amityville" - Scream Factory mainstay Tommy Lee Wallace thankfully returns once again to discuss his involvement in adapting the story for the screen and his work with director Damiano Damiani.
- "A Mother's Burden" - An interview with Rutanya Alda discussing the production of the film.
- "Family Matters" - An interview with actress Diane Franklin discussing the film's production and her career.
- Father Tom's Memories" - Actor Andrew Prine (last seen gracing Shout!'s The Town That Dreaded Sundown Blu-ray release) gives his take on the film in a short interview.
- "Continuing the Hunt" - A nearly half an hour featurette with Alexandra Holzer which is every bit the commentary track's equal, but thankfully only one-third the length. The best bits of this are when she discusses her father's work, but why listen to her talk about it when you can just hear from the man himself over the course of the first film's commentary track?
- Theatrical trailers
- Still gallery
Amityville 3-D (1983)
Basic Plot: A reporter moves into the ominous Long Island house to debunk its recent supernatural events and is besieged by evil manifestations connected to a demon lurking in the basement.
I've been trying hard to remember, but I think this one was the first movie that I saw in this particular series so my fondness for it might be skewed a bit, but I still think that even if it isn't the best of the three pictures in this set it's certainly the most fun. Made during the early '80s 3-D craze that saw such releases as Friday the 13th Part 3, Jaws 3D, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone and Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn (seriously, what is with the titles of those last two?), Amityville 3-D is a fun and cheesy little scarefest that isn't particularly frightening but does provide for one or two jumps, some surprising plot turns and a couple of nasty effects, all while trying it's damnedest to poke you in the eye with a variety of objects at every opportunity. In general you get some pretty decent performances in this one with Tony Roberts, probably best known as Woody Allen's buddy Rob in Annie Hall, playing the investigative reporter who decides to buy the cursed house at a rock bottom price leading the cast, and supporting roles including that of his partner Melanie, played wonderfully by the underrated Candy Clark, and his daughter Susan, played by future Full House star Lori Loughlin. This one also oddly benefits from the fact that most of the characters are fully aware of the house's reputation and are rightfully weary of it, everyone except Roberts' character who is convinced there is nothing sinister about it at all, and the shift from the religious aspects of the two previous films to a more paranormal investigative one, which was no doubt inspired by the success of Tobe Hooper's Poltergeist a year prior.
I haven't had the opportunity yet to check out the 3-D presentation of Amityville 3-D, but am really looking forward to it and hope to do so in the very near future. If I do I'll be sure to append the review with my thoughts, but until then I can talk about the 1080p, AVC encoded 2-D version of the film also included on Scream Factory's release. Overall you have to take into consideration that this one was shot as a 3D feature, so it's at times soft and blurry, contains double lines (especially blue along many edges) and inconsistent focus a bit and doesn't offer the same amount of fine detail afforded the other films in the set, but I've seen far worse under the same circumstances. The source print used isn't the greatest with a lot of artifacts popping up and some instances of macroblocking when the bit rate can't keep up with everything that's going on in the print, but even then it represents the best the movie has ever looked with deep black levels, good color representation and fine detail for the most part, especially with objects closer to the center of the screen. I also didn't notice any other major defects in the transfer, and though it's not quite as strong as the video transfer for the other two films this one's still a fairly strong looking effort, if you take into consideration the source. Once again the audio choices presented are 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and a 2.0 Mono DTS-HD Master Audio tracks, and once again the results are typically the same as the other titles, skewing more towards the slightly better second picture.
- "A Chilly Reception" - A very good interview with actress Candy Clark, who discusses the production and working with the 3-D special effects.
- Trailer
- Still gallery
- 3-D Version of the feature film for those with a 3-D capable television and Blu-ray player.
I'm not particularly fan of The Amityville Horror or any of its numerous sequels and this boxed set containing it and its two theatrical follow-ups wouldn't be high on my wishlist, but the series does have its fans or otherwise I wouldn't be reviewing this set from Shout! Factory in the first place. To that end I think this is a perfectly fine set and one that fans will get enjoyment out of, especially those that hold a special place for Amityville 3-D in their heart. The video and audio are good and while the extras aren't extensive and the commentary tracks really needed to be replaced or appended to with something that gave more insight into the actual production, what's here is pretty decent, especially the newly produced interviews for Amityville II: The Possession. The real treat in the set, however, is the 3-D presentation of the third picture which should be a lot of good, cheesy fun if you have a 3-D capable display and a couple of other people to watch it with.
Review by Matt Joseph
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"..and after sitting back down to see it again I'm still not impressed and still don't get people's fascination with it."
I couldn't agree with you more on that one Matt. It's been well over a decade since I last saw the film, and I evidently dreamt up an entirely different memory for the movie... Because when I sat down to watch it last month, I was completely and utterly disappointed. Very slow paced, and I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was so scary about this film (even by those days standards) that would turn it into a cult classic...
Never got to see any of the sequels in adulthood, but perhaps the second is worthy of giving a look at judging from your review.
I couldn't agree with you more on that one Matt. It's been well over a decade since I last saw the film, and I evidently dreamt up an entirely different memory for the movie... Because when I sat down to watch it last month, I was completely and utterly disappointed. Very slow paced, and I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was so scary about this film (even by those days standards) that would turn it into a cult classic...
Never got to see any of the sequels in adulthood, but perhaps the second is worthy of giving a look at judging from your review.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 1st October 2013
Discs: 3
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: Yes
Video: 1080p
Aspect: Various
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentaries, Featurettes, Interviews, Trailers, 3D Version of Amityville 3D
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Various
Cast: A Creepy Old House
Genre: Horror
Length: 316 minutes
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It's no secret that I love a good barbeque. I love the way the hickory smoke permeates my hair and clothing and makes my eyes water. I love the way it gives you an excuse to do nothing but cook, no store runs, no picking up kids, no housework. I have to stay close to the grill just in case there should be a sudden flame up, so Dad's in charge of the grunt work on these days. Yep, it's just me and a glass of wine, alone with my thoughts and some smoldering meat.
Then at the end of a "hard" day slaving over a pile of hot coals, there's nothing more rewarding than slicing open a well-tended brisket and seeing that much sought after beautiful pink smoke ring beneath a nice crispy bark-like coating.
I learned my respect of barbeque from the grand master himself, my dad. I have very fond memories of his routine; carefully stacking the charcoal briquets then dousing them down with just the right amount of lighter fluid before throwing a match on them. I wish he was here today so I could turn him on to the ease of a chimney starter (no more lighter fluid taste Dad!). If you haven't discovered these yet you are really missing out on a great little tool to start your charcoal fire.
Dad would then soak a couple of big handfuls of mesquite or hickory chips for 30 minutes (no more or less) in lukewarm water. I recently read that soaking the chips is unnecessary, but I still do it in honor of him. Then after what seemed like an eternity, he would announce that the coals were just right and the real fun would begin.
On the other hand there is one thing that I don't often enjoy about barbeque, the side dishes that are usually served with it. The run of the mill baked beans and coleslaw just don't really do much for me.
I have managed over the years to run across some pretty good side dish recipes and I've even managed to develop one or two. Since we are still in the middle of barbeque season, I thought I'd share a few of my favorites with you and maybe help you to perk up your next cookout.
My first recipe is for a delicious corn salad that I discovered at a small family wedding several years ago. It is easy to make and a real crowd pleaser I promise. I mean how can you go wrong with Chili Cheese Fritos and mayo?
The next recipe is for an easy potato salad which strips things down to basics. It wins over even the toughest potato salad critics with its simple uncomplicated flavors. Put the pickles and yellow mustard away, they're no longer needed and won't be missed.
My super easy version of Swedish Hasselback potatoes are really no more than a simple twist on the regular old baked potato. Here at high altitude where it takes a day and a half to bake a potato the conventional way, this method will help to speed things up so you can eat before midnight. This recipe proves that it is the little things that make something special out of something ordinary.
You can make this salad with fresh blanched corn, canned or frozen. It can be white corn, yellow corn or bi-colored, just so long as it's sweet. This is really one of those "dash of this and a pinch of that" recipes that you really make your own. This is just a general guideline.
1 - 14 ounce can sweet corn, drained
2 green onions, chopped
1/3 medium size red bell pepper, diced
1 medium size Serrano, finely diced
1 tablespoon, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 - 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 heaping tablespoon bacon bits (optional)
1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise
1 heaping tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 cup chili cheese flavored Fritos
Place all ingredients except for the Fritos in a medium size bowl and stir well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving stir in the Fritos.
Serves 4
4 large eggs
2 pounds (about 5 medium size) potatoes
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
5 slices bacon (4 is probably enough, but this gives you a slice to eat)
1/2 sweet yellow onion
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish (optional)
Place the eggs in a small saucepan. Pour in enough water to completely cover eggs. Place them over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Let eggs boil for 5 minutes before covering the pan with a tight fitting lid and removing from them from the heat. Allow eggs to sit in the hot water for approximately 30 minutes. Peel and chop into large pieces; set aside.
Peel potatoes and cut into large cubes. Place potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the water. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until they are fork tender; drain, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
Place bacon in a medium size frying pan over medium high heat. Cook until crispy before transferring to a plate to cool. After it is cool to the touch, chip into small pieces; set aside.
In the hot bacon grease, add the onions and cook, stirring frequently until they are soft and slightly transparent. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently for one minute longer. Transfer onions and garlic to the bowl with the potatoes being sure to transfer some of the bacon drippings as well (about 2 teaspoons).
In a medium size bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and mustard; stir well. Pour over the cooled potato mixture, add the bacon and toss all together well to combine. Don't be afraid of breaking the potatoes while stirring as this will make a creamy base. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Just before serving, sprinkle with paprika.
Makes approximately 6 servings
If you want make these the conventional way, you'll need to peel them and bake the heck out of them in your oven. Personally I like this recipe just as much and I don't have to take my eye of the barbeque for very long to make them.
4 medium size russet potatoes, well washed and scrubbed
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
I've seen all sorts of instructions for cutting these potatoes, but my favorite method is taping two chopsticks to the countertop about 1-1/2" apart. Place the potatoes between them, then with a very sharp knife, slice the potatoes across in 1/8 - 1/4" increments. The chopsticks should stop the knife from slicing all the way through the potato.
Place the prepared potatoes in a glass baking dish. Cover with microwave safe plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Carefully remove the cover and pierce with a fork to test doneness. If the potatoes are easily pearced, then they are done. If not, replace the cover and continue to microwave in 1 - 2 minute increments until they are done. Cooking times will vary depending on the size of your potatoes and the power of your microwave.
Drizzle the oil over the top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with the seasonings. Place uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the potato tops are brown and crispy.
If desired, top with a mixture of 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan and 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs before placing in the oven. Serve plain or with sour cream, chives, grated cheese, kosher salt or butter.
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I mentioned this in another thread but since it might get lost in the deep discussion over there I thought I'd give it its own thread.
The Media Services dept is now encoding town meetings for distribution on the Web. Here's the news item about it:
As with anything new I'm sure we'll find a bug or two, but essentially you just click on the meeting you want, click the Play button, and it starts playing. While it's playing it's also loading, and once it's fully loaded (watch the progress bar) you can then skip around to get to the interesting bits.
Cool. Very cool. Kudos to Nick and his team.