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What's with the sudden B-movie fascination in South Florida?
Over the last several months, a handful of local theaters and art spaces have been transformed into houses of horror, screening what could be described as the anti-Hollywood film: the B-movie.
Interest in these decades-old, semi-obscure cinematic gems — stuffed with X-rated gore, cheap special effects, over-the-top villains and alternately tacky acting and plot lines — isn't new. But the crush of screenings in South Florida certainly is.
"People are just bored with Hollywood, which is trying so hard to recapture nostalgia with remakes," says concert promoter Mark Pollack, who along with Radio-Active Records manager Mikey Ramirez created Splatter-Rama!, a monthly double-feature showcase that started in June at Fort Lauderdale's Cinema Paradiso. "Old splatter movies — cheesy ones with ketchup-blood — there's a resurgence in those films right now because people are purists, and those movies are crazy, gory and not a bit insincere."
Splatter-Rama!, modeled after the grindhouse double-features of the 1970s, is the most popular of the local B-movie screenings, drawing more than 200 people each month.
"I'm a huge horror and gore fan, and these movies were made to be low-budget-looking and funny, and didn't take themselves as seriously," says Pollack, whose horror series returns Oct. 31 with screenings of 1985's "Re-Animator" and the 1986 movie, "Night of the Creeps."
Slumber Party Cinema, a cult-film series specializing in 1980s-era movies, holds court at independent theater O Cinema in Miami.
Owner Kareem Tabsch also operates the off-and-on film series Bizarro Cinema, which returns in mid-November with a screening of martial-arts film "Miami Connection." He credits the newfound demand for B-movie cinema, especially gory fare, as a need for "cheap, ridiculous escapism."
"Across the board, people are having to embrace cheap alternatives with the economy. There's a simplistic beauty in doing a lot with a little, and that's created this huge resurgence in lo-fi entertainment," Tabsch says. "People realize they aren't exactly watching 'The Godfather' and 'Casablanca' here. You don't have to switch on your brain to see a bunch of people get cut up."
Slumber Party Cinema creator Luis Pinto, of Miami Beach, blames his gory horror addiction on a childhood diet of Godzilla, "Poltergeist" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video (and, unashamedly, some Iron Maiden album art). In September, Pinto popped in a VHS double-feature of the Coen Brothers' "Blood Simple" and David Cronenberg's "Videodrome." And on Wednesday, he plans to screen "Surburbia," about rebellious punk kids, and "Class of Nuke 'Em High," which concerns a radioactive monster terrorizing a high school near a nuclear power plant.
"I screen VHS tapes to recreate that kind of crappy quality with a crappy, but hilarious, movie. I'm actually shocked by some of the newer horror films," says the 32-year-old graphic designer, whose inaugural Slumber Party Cinema, named after the 1984 cheerleader slasher film "Slumber Party Massacre," drew a few dozen fans. "My series is supposed to expose a new audience to lost treasures."
Several blocks south, in the Wynwood Art District, Joey Halegua operates the Gutter Film Series out of warehouse space LAB Miami. Since July, the lifelong cinephile charges free admission and screens his personal collection of mostly South Florida-set films (not including a 1977 B-movie, called "Shock Waves," about Nazi zombies).
"Maybe it's a bit cheesy if someone's head gets chopped off by a wire, but I think it's still a cool thing for me. I'm trying to respect what cult movies were trying to do, if you look past it being outdated," says the 24-year-old Coconut Grove resident, whose audience has grown to three-dozen people.
On a recent Sunday night at Cinema Paradiso, an onslaught of zombies rampaged down the street, stumbling after a pair of bumbling police officers. The boys in blue drop a string of f-bombs as they disappear into a pile of the undead horde. An elderly zombie staggers to the police cruiser and moans, "Send more cops!" into the walkie-talkie, a hunk of ash-gray chin-flap dangling as he speaks.
In the audience at Splatter-Rama!, Fort Lauderdale horror-buff Peter Leto couldn't remember laughing harder, though he has watched this scene from the 1985 zombie-comedy (zom-com? zombedy?) "Return of the Living Dead," countless times before.
"I just really, really love cheesy zombies," said Leto, 18, a cinephile ever since his older sister exposed him to "Night of the Living Dead" at age 6 (he wasn't scarred for life). "People go to these movies out of an ironic detachment, but it's cool to watch the special effects of a different generation, all the fake blood that didn't come from CGI, laughing hard at a movie that didn't intend to be funny."
Pollack says Splatter-Rama! has screened '60s splatter classics "Blood Feast" and "Two Thousand Maniacs!," both directed by Fort Lauderdale schlock-horror maven Herschell Gordon Lewis.
In July, Gordon Lewis, the 83-year-old godfather of gore, visited Splatter-Rama! and sang a rousing version of the theme song to "Two Thousand Maniacs!" just before its screening.
"The one word I would not use to describe my movies is 'classic,' " says Lewis, chuckling. "But if more locals want to watch my movies, well, the merrier. To be honest, I don't think we're in a renaissance of B-movies. The fascination never died."


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1. The medieval town of Castelo de Vide
2. Narrow roads rounded with old stones
3. The Natural Park landscape of S. Mamede Hills
4. Majestic Marvao Castle from the top
5. Visit to the Marble Museum
6. Visit to the winery and wine tasting
7. Arraiolos - famous for its tapestries
8. Fields of Cork trees, Olive trees and vineyards
9. Evora city - classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
10. The amazing landscape in Alentejo and the charming accommodations.
You will start your tour in Marvao, a small medieval town on the top of the hill, surrounded by walls and with a majestic castle that defended this small town from the Spanish people many times. There you can admire a spectacular view and then ride down along a medieval narrow road with ancient stone walls. You will climb to Senhora da Penha, a little chapel on the top of a hill where there is an amazing view over Castelo de Vide, another medieval town, and its rows of whitewashed houses. You will ride along narrow roads, either sided by cork trees or stone walls and now you will get to Castelo de Vide, a beautiful town in Alentejo located in the cool mountains of the Natural Park of Sao Mamede, among dense olive groves and chestnut trees. The town is full of monuments, fountains and ancient houses. You will see medieval monuments, dozens of churches, enchanting alleys and some of the best Gothic porticos in Portugal. Then you will go to Elvas, a typical border town with its castle, again surrounded by walls. Elvas also has a star-shaped fort, several churches, the monumental Amoreira Aqueduct, a unique pillory dating back to the 16th century and many interesting details. The ride continues to Vila Vicosa, the capital of marble, where you can visit the Museum of Marble and learn how this industry began. You will visit Estremoz which is one of traditional wine regions in Portugal. You can visit a vineyard and taste the world famous Alentejo wine. On the next day you will visit Arraiolos which is famous for its rugs. This Portugalbike tour ends in Evora, a wonderful walled town with many Roman vestiges, medieval churches and buildings, fountains, the aqueduct, charming streets, etc. Evora is a city classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Day 1: Arrival. Welcome at Lisbon airport. 3H00 drive to Marvao. Briefing about the tour followed by dinner. Lodging in a cosy 3* Hotel in Marvao, the highest medieval village of Portugal.
Day 2: The beautiful village of Marvao and its castle - 48km (30mi), level 3. After breakfast we ride down from the medieval village of Marvao on the top and we ride into the Natural Park of Sao Mamede Hills. Here Nature and History embrace each other. It seems time has stopped! Everything is quiet. We have our picnic at a place with a dazzling view over another medieval village, Castelo de Vide. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a classic Manor House (Bed & Breakfast) that was built in the 17th century.
Day 3: The Natural Park landscape of S. Mamede Hills - 76km (47mi), level 4. After breakfast we leave Castelo de Vide and its castle, its churches and the Jew quarters and we ride on into the Natural Park. We have our picnic and the day ends in Elvas, a beautiful border town with its castle, walls and an aqueduct built in the 16th century. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* Hotel that was built conserving the old architectonic structures of the convent.
Day 4: Vila Vicosa and its marble. - 62km (39mi), level 4. After breakfast we ride towards Vila Vicosa, the capital of marble in Portugal. This is a quiet small town where even the sidewalks are made of marble. There is marble everywhere. We have our picnic in the garden and then we visit the Marble Museum where you can learn how marble was extracted in the past and how it is extracted nowadays. The day ends in Redondo where we visit a pottery workshop. Lodging in an impressive Convent built in 1182 by monks, recently converted in a 4* hotel, with its impressive private collection of eighteenth century Portuguese tile work.
Day 5: Cork trees, Olive trees and Vineyards. - 66km (41mi), level 4. After breakfast we leave the Convent where we spent the night and we ride towards Estremoz, land of marble and wine. We have our picnic on the way and we end our day in Arraiolos, the land of the famous rugs. Visit to a tapestry workshop. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 16th century convent converted into a Pousada where you find the perfect harmony between the traditional and modern concepts of Portuguese architecture.
Day 6: Towards Evora - 26km (16mi), level 1. After breakfast we ride towards Evora, a city classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. We visit a winery and taste the wine and then we have the afternoon free to wander around in this historic city where we can find evidences of 2000 years of History. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* Hotel, located in the historical centre of Evora, next to the 14th century city wall..
Day 7: Departure. After breakfast we drive 2H00 to the airport. Farewell at Lisbon airport..
Technical Data
Type: Road Bike Tour
Class: HISTORIC TOUR
Version: Guided or Self-Guided
Region of Portugal: Alentejo (inland)
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling
Begin: Marvao (Alentejo)
End: Evora (Alentejo)
Difficulty level (1-5): 1 2 3 4 5
= Intermediate. You must be in good shape.
Distance: 283km (176mi)
Average: 57km/day (36mi/day)
The price includes:
- 7-day Road Bike Tour with a Guide (*)
- Transfers from and to Lisbon Airport
- Accommodations (6 nights): 1 Pousada (16th century Convent), 2 four* Historic Hotels (one 12th century Convent and one Military Convent), 1 four* Charm Hotel, 1 three* charming Hotel within a fortress, one 18th century Manour House. Double bedroom occupancy.
- 6 Breakfasts
- 4 nourishing and energetic picnics (*)
- 6 Dinners (including our famous wines, our amazing cheeses and lovely desserts) (*)
- Daily energy-bars and water (*)
- Luggage transport from Hotel to Hotel
- Documentation about PortugalBike Tour
- Personal Accident Insurance and Liability Insurance.
- First-Aid assistance on location
- Techno-Mechanical Assistance
- Permanent Backup Vehicle (*)
- Visit to Marble Museum (*)
- Visit to the Winery and wine tasting (*)
(*) Not included in Self-Guided Tours
=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel.
=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.
ROAD RACE BIKE: SCOTT CR1 comp
Frame: Carbon fiber
Fork: Carbon fiber
Shifters: Shimano 105
Gears: Shimano 105/Tiagra, Compact 20 speeds (50x34 with 12-30)
Pedals: Normal (with cages or not) or Shimano SPD, or Look Keo Classic
Tyres: Road 700x23, Schwalbe anti-flat tyres
Weight: 8.2kg (18 pound)
Other: Man or woman seat, triangle bag on the frame (1,3 liter) and seat bag (1,6 liter). Two 0,66 liter water bottles.
>>> I would like to thank Jose and Cristina for operating a "first class" bike tour. I truly enjoyed the variety of scenery throughout the small villages . The road bikes that were provided were of excellent standard which helped in the challenging experience on each hill travelled!! I would highly recommend the guided tour since Jose provides valuable insight on the Portuguese landscapes that are visited. Cristina also provides superior service with the support van. From our picnic lunches, to our dinner's out in the various towns, everything was well taken care. We especially enjoyed the wonderful meals, which were accompanied with a well deserved glass of red wine in the evening to celebrate our riding accomplishments. I truly enjoyed the experience, and I definitely plan to come again in 2010!
= Laura Allpress - Age: 45 (Ontario - Canada), 2009 =
>>> I had the most fabulous bike adventure trip with the PortugalBike tour company. I have participated in other adventure holidays in the past but this was my favourite and definitely exceeded my expectations. The hotels that we stayed at were amazing, all very quaint, interesting and one night we even stayed in castle! The food, and I love to eat; complete breakfasts to begin or day, picnic lunches that were nutritious and represented local foods and cheeses and finally our dinners �" they were so wonderful (all of them) complete with an excellent choice of wine selected by Jose (who is very knowledgeable about the local wines). Another key factor was I always felt in good hands in a foreign country ...Safety first; the route was well planned to consider traffic volumes and road conditions, top of line equipment and very knowledgeable guides. I would highly recommend this bike tour to anybody interested in truly seeing this beautiful country; from the cork trees, vineyards, storks, black pigs, hilly terrain to the fabulous medieval towns we visited. I can't wait to come back and do the Algarve bike trip. Thanks so much Jose and Cristina for leaving me with such a memorable experience, you run a top class tour!
= Terry Nason - Age: 43 (Orangeville - Canada), 2009 =
>>> Just wanted to write and thank you for an amazing, thoroughly enjoyable tour. It was a great experience, terrific fun and exceeded my expectations in just about every way. You put together a terrific package and deliver it in a highly professional, but at the same time personal way that I truly appreciated. I will recommend PortugalBike to all my friends interested in cycle touring and have begun to do so already. Hopefully, I will get to return with one or more members of my family before too long. That would be great fun!
= Neil Reiner, Age: 62 (Vancouver, BC �" Canada), 2009 =
>>> A little personal word just to thank you so much for this very beautiful tour with PortugalBike where we enjoyed (again) your country, the nice people, the fooooood!, the weather!...everything! It was so cool! I think we just fall in love with Portugal! This was our second stay here in Portugal but certainly not the last! We will be back in a near future. "Prometemos e fazemos!!"
= Marlene Bouchard and Raymond Gauthier, Ages: 53 (Sorel-Tracy, Quebec - Canada), 2009 =
2. If you wish a different date, ask us for prices and availability.
3. You can join two Portugalbike tours and have a 2-week program (10% discount on the second tour).
4. If you wish to rent a bicycle for this Tour add Euro 100.
5. You can change your Road Race Bike: on Road Bike Tours you can also opt for riding a Hybrid Bike, if you prefer.
6. E-Bikes - Don't feel bad for being the last one: you can also opt for riding an electric-bicycle. See more info here.
7. Prices per Person, double bedroom occupancy, usually 4* Historic Hotels.
8. Groups: Discount for Groups with 4 or more people.
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|Portugal Bike - The Ancient Medieval Villages
|January 26 - February 01
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|February 16 - 22
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|March 16 - 22
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|April 20 - 26
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|May 04 - 10
|per person/week
|September 07 - 13
|Per person/week
|December 14 - 20
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A Customs and Border Protection officer let undocumented immigrants into the U.S. in exchange for sexual favors and money, according to the FBI.
Jose Luis Cota, 50, an officer at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, was arrested Wednesday. Cota faces several charges, including destruction, alteration or falsification of records, bribery of public official and receiving bribe by public official.
Miriam Elizabeth Juarez-Herrera, 31, an undocumented immigrant, also was arrested, and charged with smuggling unlawful aliens into the U.S. from Mexico.
Authorities also arrested Gilberto Aguilar-Martinez, 31, a two-time convicted felon and previously deported undocumented immigrant. He faces a single charge of assisting with the alien smuggling operation.
According to a filed complaint, Cota allowed Juarez-Herrera and Aguilar-Martinez and others to enter the country without official authorization on multiple occasions in the past year.
FBI investigators say following the events on Nov. 3, 2015, Nov. 16, 2015, March 15, 2016 and Sept. 7, 2016, large sums of cash were deposited into his bank accounts.
Juarez-Herrera later admitted to smuggling undocumented immigrants through the San Ysidro Port of Entry in an interview with FBI agents, according to the complaint.
In exchange, she told agents, she paid him with monetary and sexual bribes, according to the complaint.
In a statement, CBP said Cota first began with the agency in August 2001. He is on unpaid administrative leave.
"We do not tolerate corruption within our ranks, and we fully cooperate with any criminal or administrative investigations of alleged misconduct by any of our personnel. CBP stresses honor and integrity in every aspect of our mission, and the overwhelming majority of CBP employees and officers perform their duties with honor and distinction, working tirelessly every day to keep our country safe," a statement from the agency says.
On Thursday, Cota, Juerez-Herrera and Aguilar-Martinez were booked into the Metropolitan Correctional Center in San Diego.
At their first appearance in federal court Thursday, the U.S. moved to detain all three due to their risk of flight, according to the FBI. It was not immediately clear if any of the three had attorneys.
The accused will next appear in court for a detention hearing on Sept. 14. A preliminary hearing is scheduled or Sept. 22.


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The cornerstone is one of the world's greatest orchestras, the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It performs in Symphony Hall, celebrated worldwide for its magnificent acoustics and historic location, conveniently just steps from the T.
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Style # 201963
With shimmering fabric, strappy neckline and sheer details, this bebe cocktail dress is a glam twist on the classic LBD. Try it with a pair of black booties and matching clutch to achieve a city-chic look.
- 80% rayon, 10% spandex, 10% metallic.
- Center back to hem: 30" (76 cm).
- Sleeve length: 25" (64 cm).
- Full front metal zipper.
- Heavy stretch fabric.
- Dry clean.
- Imported.
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S.
Cutout Bandage Sweater Dress is rated out of 5 by 8.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Marly101 from Dress review This dress I got it in an xs but didn't really fit my arms! The mesh on the arms was really baggy for my 113 pound frame. So I didn't get to wear it out yet to get compliments seeking to get it in a xxs if possible
Date published: 2013-04-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by NikkieGiovanni from Great fit I was a little leery when I received this dress in the mail. I thought I made a big mistake and should have ordered a size up. However it fits good. My only complaint is that it creates a gap on my lower back and doesn't exactly fit like a glove but it might be due to the fact that I have a nice sized bum. Either way, I can't wait to wear it out for the night!
Date published: 2013-02-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sunshine7Special from Amazing! I have this dress in the black/gold metallic color. The model does this dress no justice. I am 5'3, 120lb and purchased this dress in a small. This dress fits like a dream! The bandage style is very similar in look and quality to the much more expensive designer label, and it certainly creates a very sleek and slim silhouette. The length is perfect for me, and the top allows for a regular bra, which is great for those of us with healthy sized breasts. I have to stress again that the model DOES NOT do this dress proper. Get it!
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Rated 1 out of 5 by NiniG from this product is nothing like what I expected. I expected a solid black dress, and in reality this dress has gold sparkles ALL OVER it. The material is itchy and it runs big. I am 5'5 160lbs, very curvy woman, big in the breast and buttocks area and I ordered a medium, Im almost sure the small would have fit me better but that wouldn't matter because I don't like this dress anyway. Definitely returning it and getting my money back!
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Someone on ebay is selling my work and claiming it as his own. I was speechless when I clicked on the link and found two of my paintings being touted as the work of someone named Cai Jiang Xun. Even more surprising is the fact that the two original paintings, On Display, Starring Michael Breyette and Size Matters, Starring Jack Mackenroth are still in my possession. ~read on
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Deathpoint - "Between The Lines"
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Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Deathpoint is a melodic groove metal band with a passion for persistence. What started out in bassist Brad Gold's basement in 2005 when he was barely thirteen years old alongside childhood friend Cameron White on guitar, the band steadily grew into something promising. Drummer Mike Labate was introduced to the band by guitarist David Johnson. David left the band shortly after, leaving the trio of Brad, Cameron and Mike as an instrumental progressive metal band. Searching for a vocalist via Kijiji, Jonnie Barr was the next addition to the line-up. Deathpoint's first show was in late 2007, and began playing regularly in the local scene. The desire for a second guitarist became apparent for harmonies and rhythms, and Mike Paling stood up to the task. Paling only stayed with the band for a very short period of time before they parted ways, leading to the addition of his replacement, Henry Joldersma – a high school friend of drummer Mike Labate.
Deathpoint released their debut album "Fixation" on May 7th 2010 and immediately began playing more shows alongside bands such as Threat Signal, Quo Vadis, The Agonist, Divine Heresy, and Moonspell. Shortly after "Fixation" was released, Cam White and Deathpoint parted ways due to a difference of priorities; with a very promising career ahead of him, White chose to pursue his education in computer engineering at the University of Waterloo. The band placed an ad on Kijiji once again, this time seeking a guitarist. Tim Ross responded, and it was clear he was man for the job. Brad, Mike, Henry, Jonnie and Tim released the band's EP "Suffer" in August 2011.
The writing process for "Sinister" began within six months of releasing "Suffer," and by August 2012 they began recording the new album. Jonnie Barr suffered a vocal cord injury which prevented him from performing and recording vocals, and Deathpoint decided it was time move on in another direction. The split was amicable in nature, as Jonnie was very understanding of the band's desire to take the next step in driving forward. Jonnie and Deathpoint are still the best of friends; business did not get in the way of their strong brotherly bond. Frantically searching for a new vocalist to appear on the album, Tom Emmans of Odium offered his service for hire. After hearing the instrumental tracks and realizing the potential of what could be in store for Deathpoint, he immediately decided to join full-time.
Deathpoint signed with Spread The Metal Records in April 2013 and is ready to release their sophomore album "Sinister" in October. A Canada-wide tour – from the Atlantic to the Pacific – is in store, beginning with the east coast in late August including the Spread The Metal Festivals in Halifax and Toronto with Suffocation, Kittie, Deicide, and many others. Deathpoint will be pushing through Western Canada in early September, eager to not only experience the vastness of their home country but also do what they love the most –metal.
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Catherine's Table: Artisan-Made Goods
- Location: online only
- Website: catherinestable.com
Store History
- Founded: February 2013
- Founded by: Maureen Goldman
Maureen Goldman thinks that the dining room is one of the most soulful spaces in the home. To that end, Maureen has stocked her web shop with tabletop goods that are handcrafted by American artisans. Named after a dear aunt, Catherine's Table is a curated collection of what Maureen calls "comfort goods".
Name: Maureen Goldman
Launch Date: February 2, 2013
Inspiration for opening: Catherine's Table grew from an interest in comforting people and wanting to turn that feeling into an enterprise. We began by searching for comfort goods for your whole home and ended up at the table. When I thought about comfort, soul, expressing love through craft, I kept thinking about shared meals. We realized that the table was the place for us to be.
Merchandise source: Directly from artisans all across the United States: Washington, California, Indiana, Maine, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Vermont, South Carolina
Best selling item: So far it is the T. Michael Studios Slate Tray with Handles (image 1 above).
Favorite item: My favorite piece is Justin Rothshank's Poppy Pitcher (image 4 above).
Favorite store (other than your own): I don't have a pure favorite, but Williams Sonoma is a pretty popular destination.
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Winmark Corporation (NasdaqGM:WINA) has a Value Composite score of 50. Developed by James O'Shaughnessy, the VC score uses six valuation ratios. These ratios are price to earnings, price to cash flow, EBITDA to EV, price to book value, price to sales and shareholder yield. The VC score is displayed as a number between 1 and 100. In general, a company with a score closer to 0 would be seen as undervalued, and a score closer to 100 would indicate an overvalued company. Removing the sixth ratio (shareholder yield) we can view the Value Composite 1 score which is currently sitting at 63.
Investors may have a solid plan in place to start trading the equity market. Sometimes, these plans never get to be fully realized because of the lack of discipline in the early stages. When a new investor goes into the red right out the gate, there can be a tendency to take on too much risk trying to get back to even. This may result in the investor abandoning the plan and making too many unreasonable trades with exorbitant expectations. Finding the self control to not get discouraged with early losses may help the investor stick to the plan and eventually start achieving longer-term goals.
Shifting gears, we can see that Winmark Corporation (NasdaqGM:WINA) has a Q.i. Value of 32.00000. The Q.i. Value ranks companies using four ratios. These ratios consist of EBITDA Yield, FCF Yield, Liquidity, and Earnings Yield. The purpose of the Q.i. Value is to help identify companies that are the most undervalued. Typically, the lower the value, the more undervalued the company tends to be.
Winmark Corporation (NasdaqGM:WINA) has a current MF Rank of 2353. Developed by hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt, the intention of the formula is to spot high quality companies that are trading at an attractive price. The formula uses ROIC and earnings yield ratios to find quality, undervalued stocks. In general, companies with the lowest combined rank may be the higher quality picks. Winmark Corporation has a current ERP5 Rank of 5106. The ERP5 Rank may assist investors with spotting companies that are undervalued. This ranking uses four ratios. These ratios are Earnings Yield, ROIC, Price to Book, and 5 year average ROIC. When looking at the ERP5 ranking, it is generally considered the lower the value, the better.
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At the time of writing, Winmark Corporation (NasdaqGM:WINA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7. The F-Score may help discover companies with strengthening balance sheets. The score may also be used to spot the weak performers. Joseph Piotroski developed the F-Score which employs nine different variables based on the company financial statement. A single point is assigned to each test that a stock passes. Typically, a stock scoring an 8 or 9 would be seen as strong. On the other end, a stock with a score from 0-2 would be viewed as weak.
Winmark Corporation has an M-score Beneish of -2.621737. This M-score model was developed by Messod Beneish in order to detect manipulation of financial statements. The score uses a combination of eight different variables. The specifics of the variables and formula can be found in the Beneish paper "The Detection of Earnings Manipulation".
Investors may be interested in viewing the Gross Margin score on shares of Winmark Corporation (NasdaqGM:WINA). The name currently has a score of 11.00000. This score is derived from the Gross Margin (Marx) stability and growth over the previous eight years. The Gross Margin score lands on a scale from 1 to 100 where a score of 1 would be considered positive, and a score of 100 would be seen as negative.
At some point in time, traders may have to deal with the overconfidence issue when dealing with the market. Traders may have times when they go on runs where everything works out. This may cause the individual to become overconfident in their ability and possibly lead to uninformed decisions late on. When the good times are rolling, it can be easy to think that the winners are a direct result of skill. This may be true, but if this is incorrect, it can lead to portfolio damage in the future. Having is long string of winning trades is a great thing, but markets can be cruel and have the ability to turn very quickly. Approaching every trade with the same research and examination may help the trader to make better decisions when a string of trades eventually go the wrong way.
Watching some historical volatility numbers on shares of Winmark Corporation (NasdaqGM:WINA), we can see that the 12 month volatility is presently 21.248200. The 6 month volatility is 21.122400, and the 3 month is spotted at 27.023200. Following volatility data can help measure how much the stock price has fluctuated over the specified time period. Although past volatility action may help project future stock volatility, it may also be vastly different when taking into account other factors that may be driving price action during the measured time period.
We can now take a quick look at some historical stock price index data. Winmark Corporation (NasdaqGM:WINA) presently has a 10 month price index of 1.15940. The price index is calculated by dividing the current share price by the share price ten months ago. A ratio over one indicates an increase in share price over the period. A ratio lower than one shows that the price has decreased over that time period. Looking at some alternate time periods, the 12 month price index is 1.15081, the 24 month is 1.26659, and the 36 month is 1.73011. Narrowing in a bit closer, the 5 month price index is 1.05582, the 3 month is 0.99582, and the 1 month is currently 0.99968.
Investors will be closely tracking the equity market as we charge through the last couple of months of the year. They may be doing a review of the portfolio to see what moves have worked and which ones haven't. Reviewing specific holdings and past entry and exit points may help the investor develop new ideas to trade on in the future. Staying on top of market happenings and the economic landscape can be a challenge. Investors will be closely following the action over the next quarter to help gauge whether the bulls will stay out front, or if the bears will take the lead.
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I hate having to put my baby whose about 2.5yrs old right now to bed every night. He never goes down easily, there's always so much back and forth, there's so much resistance, the delay tactics, the struggle to fall asleep and just the amount of time to do it.
Thanks everyone for the encouraging, helpful and funny comments! I think I do have him a on pretty good schedule and routine (up at 630/7, nap at 130pm for 1.5-2hrs, nighttime routine begins at 715, IN bed by 815/830pm, reading then just sitting with him). But it still takes avg of 45 minutes for him to fall sleep. That means me sitting in the room until he falls asleep. I either have to break that association of me sitting there and/or give him a later sleep time. Though he used to go to sleep around 1030/11pm before I readjusted his schedule a few months ago. I've engaged a sleep consultant to help with this and his night wakenings.


text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Are there any other teachers in Ulsan, or am I the only one? Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Are there any other teachers in Ulsan, or am I the only one? Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> FAQ View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message The 5th ChipmunkJoined: 22 Mar 2003 Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 11:02 pm Post subject: Are there any other teachers in Ulsan, or am I the only one? I arrived in Ulsan two weeks ago and have seen a single freckled face anywhere. Are there any other teachers around here? I desperately need some fluent english conversation. If you fit the bill, please email me on [email protected]. Look forward to hearing from someone, anyone. Back to top ulsanchrisJoined: 19 Jun 2003Location: take a wild guess Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 12:53 am Post subject: hmm There are a lot of foreigners in ulsan. What part of the city do you live in. Two places to go to meet foreigners are tombstone and the royal anchor. Tombstone is in Mugeodong. to get there get in a taxi and say ulsan dae hak kyo that should put you at the main gates of the university. cross the stree and go up to the first intersection and turn right. go straight for two or three blocks and go left. It is on the third floor of one of the buildings on the left hand side of the street. YOu better bet is hte royal anchor. . get in a taxi and ask for the koreana hotel. get out at the corner of the koreana. once out of the taxi head down the street that is going away from the river. head down the street a few blocks (maybe four). THe royal anchor is on the left hand side on the second floor. hope this helps Back to top U.S.A.Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 6:20 am Post subject: website For more info on Ulsan, check out www.TheUlsanWeb.com. The old owner is now in America and the new guy running the site hasn't updated it much but there is a fair amount of info about life there for expats and where they run. To feel like you're back in North America, visit the foreigners' compound www.ulsan-korea.com in Bang-o-jin. Lots of families and mostly engineers. Generally and older set of people but good folks nonetheless. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> FAQ All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Forums:----------------FAQJob-related Discussion ForumGeneral Discussion ForumOff-Topic ForumTravel ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumBuy/Sell/Trade Forum You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe


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A Behind the Scenes look at Sesame Street in Afghanistan
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Since November 2011, Baghch-E-Simsim, the Afghan version of Sesame Street, has brought laughter and important lessons about literacy, numeracy and cultural awareness to the children of Afghanistan. We're excited to share with you this behind-the-scenes look at how one of our newest international co-productions gets made. To learn more about how Baghch-E-Simsim gets made, click here. To learn more about our work in Afghanistan, click here.


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Peach Flavored Kisses
At the Dorm: It's almost six O'clock in the evening; and this beautiful young lady sleeping… so soundly next to me, is Jade… Just look at her… smooth fair skin, cute kissable pink lips and those thick eyelashes, aside from her weird personality… She is down-right--- a hottie.
Few hours earlier: At the end of the last period.
While gathering my stuff, "Kou…" Keigo whispered. "Hey, there's a girl waiting for you; just outside the door."
"Again..? There goes my early night cap," thinking out loud.
"How did you know (whispering) she was waiting for me and not someone else, Hmmm…?"
"…Because she asked for you."
"So, you know what this means…"
"Hai…" Keigo replied reluctantly. "No free dinner for tonight?"
"Good boy!" While; ruffling his hair, "Ja... matta ashita."
As I walked pass the door, she started to follow me…. So I took a detour into a less crowded area, and then, I stopped; and turned around.
"Why are you following me?" I asked while glaring at her very closely.
"A..anou… Koji san… Onamae wa Jade desu, Yoroshiku onegai shimas!"
"Keep going… Jade," I replied, in a cold calm voice.
"K.. Koji san, do you accept tutoring?"
"So… What about it?"
"You see…" she continued; with a very shy gesture, "I have an exam tomorrow; And, I'm not very good with Japanese Classics…" She uttered with tense tone of voice, while her head bowed down.
"Please Sempai, I need your help…."
"Gees… What a relief! I thought; it is another one of those love confessions again."
"Sure! No problem…"
"Really… Sempai?" She replied with a slightly surprised expression on her face.
"However, you are aware… about my hourly… donation-fee, aren't you?"
"And one more condition… You must never tell anyone about--- that certain donation fee, especially, the teachers."
"Hai!" She replied with enthusiasm.
"Good! Otherwise; you will be spending few days in the hospital: If... you do: Get my drip, Jade?"
All of the sudden she stopped following and remained…. Motion less. After about six to seven meters, I noticed she's not behind me. So I turned around; and shouted, "What are you waiting for Christmas?!" Only then; she finally snapped out of shock, and started catching-up.
"I already had enough materials for Japanese Classics in my room. So there's no need to go to the library. Are you fine with that?"
"Hai'i" she replied, with a certain degree of pinkish hint of color on her cheeks. And a bashful little smile on her lips. As she just followed me quietly all the way to my Dorm and into my room. But, as soon as, I locked the door and turn around… she jumped on me with both of her arms and legs around my body.
"Hey!" I shouted. "What exactly are you… an octopus!?" The more I tried to free myself, the tighter it gets. She's ignoring me… and just keeps on murmuring… "Sem.. pai… over and over." In the back of my mind; I keep wondering… I must be cursed! Why do I keep attracting all the weird ones?
Anyway, I removed my shoes and walked my way towards the sofa with her---still clinging like an octopus.
"There… there," with a soft calming tone; "You can let go now… please… Jade?" She loosen her grip a little.
"I'll make us some tea, stay here, please…?"
However, as soon as, I draw some distance from her, she grabbed me back. "This is just great! Absolutely fabulous!!" I thought; while tapping my hand on her head, like petting a puppy.
Then I remembered…. Yup! It might work. So I asked her, you don't mind wearing a custom jewelry… aren't you?
She nodded… with a cute little smile on her dial.
So I pulled out the handcuffs hidden under the sofa cushion, and showed it to her.
Are you sure….it's Ok?
She nodded, with a big smile, this time and offered both of her paws, I mean her hands. As I secured the hand-cuffs on her wrist; I wondered, "What sort of thought does she actually have inside that head of hers?"
"Good girl! Jade. Right! What about for those…?" As I point towards her feet.
"You might need: A matching anklets with those pretty bangles of yours, don't you think?"
She nodded with a smile.
"Great! Click- clack… there, you go… a pair of matching anklets."
Finally.... now, I can make us some tea. While I'm on it, I might as well bring out some lollies. After, I poured her a cup of tea; I offered some lollies, "Would you like some sweets… Jade?"
"Yes, please…" she answered cheerfully.
"What sort of lollies are these?" She curiously asked.
"I made them. With a double cream white chocolate praline laced with peach sake. I called it: Peach flavored Kisses." I replied earnestly. "Would you like to try one?"
"I loved to…" she replied with enthusiasm.
"Help yourself then… Okay?"
Alright, let's go back to business, "please wait here, I'll go and get all the materials we need for your Japanese Classics exam."
As soon as I collected all the books we required, I returned back… Jade!
"What's wrong---hey! Jade!!" (Damn! I was really worried).
"I don't feel so good… Sem..pai… the room is moving is there an earthquake?"
I looked for the lollies and there's nothing left, she had eaten all twelve of them. "Silly girl… no wonder you feel that way."
"Peach flavored kisses, so yummy!" She burst out exuberantly. Afterwards, she passed out.
"Well, I guess I can take-off the handcuffs." I carried her over to my bed, and tuck her in. She looks so harmless when she's asleep." I thought.
Few hours later….
"Jade… Oki nasai" (wake-up) "Tako chan… (Octopus chan) Hey!" I pinched her cheeks with my finger tips. "You have been asleep for sometime---Mrs. Boss will be doing her inspection round pretty soon. And there's no female visitor allowed to stay in Boys Dorm after six O'clock."
"Get-up… Jade!" I'll walk you back to your house.
"No… Ladies Dorm… take me…."
"They said you are; a self centered, calculating, coldhearted and manipulative person."
"But for me… you are the best! Koji Sem..pai…."
"Gees… thanks for the compliments, Tako chan."
She's just too drowsy to even walk… I thought, it might be a lot easier, if I just give her a piggy back ride all the way; and I did.
As soon as I tucked her; into her own bed, "I'm going now, Tako chan. I prepared a reviewer for you, while you were sleeping… You can read it as soon as you wake up."
Back to the sanctuary of my own room, I keep thinking, "This is exactly the reason… Why I hate being Nice!"
SMILE ~ Let everyone know that you are a lot stronger today than yesterday.
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Cactus plants survive the intense heat of their habitat by methodically preserving water. Caktus Inc. has a different take — it wants to ensure people are drinking enough water, no matter their habitat, and believes its technology can make it happen.
The early-stage company is developing a package that combines a hardware device and companion mobile app to make it easier for people to keep track of how much water they drink.
It's more reliable than waiting until one is thirsty to drink, said CEO Panu Keski-Pukkila. On top of that, dehydration can lead to a variety of health problems, from fatigue to weight gain and kidney disease.
"Maintaining proper hydration is not as simple as taking a few gulps of water when you are thirsty," Keski-Pukkila said. "It should be a constant process. That's where we come in."
Here's how it works: Caktus produces a malleable ring — called a hug — that wraps around a water bottle and has electronic sensors that measure water inside the bottle.
The hug communicates that information to the app, through which a customer enters basic data, such as gender, weight and age. The app then informs the user how effectively they are staying hydrated.
"We want to make it as easy as possible," Keski-Pukkila said. "The user slaps it around the water bottle and they are ready to go."
To calculate ideal hydration, the app incorporates outside temperature, and can be modified to include exercise data.
Caktus is seeking $500,000 in capital over the next 16 months to commercialize its hug. Its target market is active people between 20 and 40, people who rush from the office to the gym.
Keski-Pukkila, who exercises daily, said staying regularly hydrated is a tricky habit to master: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 43 percent of Americans drink fewer than four cups of water a day.
Caktus is betting people know this instinctively, and are willing to pay for a convenient way to develop habits of hydration. The hug package is expected to sell for $60.
Caktus plans to enter the retail market in the second quarter of 2014. It won't be alone
Large companies, such as Nike, have entered the market of wearable sensors through activity-tracking wristbands, such as Fitbit and FuelBand, which communicate with apps. Keski-Pukkila feels there is room for all.
"If three or four out of 10 say it's a good thing, and one or two says it's an excellent thing, that's a super incentive for us," he said.
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The "Wandering Genealogist" continues her tour of Southern Ontario
I'm having such a great time on my SOLS workshop tour of Southern Ontario. I'm very grateful to SOLS, the workshop participants and the host libraries. Two stops done - only three more to go, and there's still some room in all three remaining locations: Barrie, Paris, and Port Hope.
My most recent stop was the Westmount Branch of the London Public Library, run by Alastair Neeley. He reminded our group of the upcoming "Wired Genealogy" conference coming May 30-Jun 1 at Fanshawe College, and particularly of his session, "For King and Country: Military Records." He will be providing his lecture materials on CD, so if you're not able to attend, please email him as he would be happy to send out a CD to you at your library via the SOLS courier. I leave it to the Ontario library staff who follow this blog to find Alastair's contact information rather than including it here for all the spammers to find.
For those looking for an incredible learning opportunity, "Wired Genealogy" is still accepting registrations. Dick Eastman will be delivering the Houston Lecture on Friday evening, and accomodations are available at Fanshawe College for those travelling a distance to attend.
Oh, and the new nickname is courtesy of a colleague. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
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I am not an expert at the Okinawan language but I have learned a few things during my Karate studies.
"Shiro" means "castle" in Japanese. In the Okinawan dialect, this would be "Gusuku."
Thus, the name Miyashiro would have been Miyagusuku, and Shiroma would have been Gusukuma.
There are no "e" and "o" sounds in the Okinawan dialect. Thus, they would not have said "Karate." In the Okinawa dialect, the word for the art would have been "Tudi." Japanese might have said "Tode" or "Tote," but Okinawans would not have used the "e" and "o" vowels.
"Tudi" meant "Tang hand" with Tang representing a great dynasty of China, and thus China in general. Tudi thus meant China hand. China could also be pronounce "Kara" but Okinawans would not have said "Karate," they would have said "Karati."
So when we say that Karate was an alternative pronuncian of Tote, that is only partially correct.
Our Yamani-Ryu bojutsu kata show these pronunciation patterns:
Sakugawa Nu Kun
Shirataru Nu Kun
Do you notice that there are no "e" and "o" vowels. The Japanese pronunciation for the second and third words in usually "No Kon."
The name Higaonna is also a Japanese pronunciation. I spoke to an elderly Okinawan woman here in Hawaii and she pronounced it "Hijaunna" with the "j" sound like a buzzing "z."
I do not understand the Okinawan dialect, or Japanese for that matter, but these word and pronunciation patterns are very interesting. I think that it would be useful to have a comprehensive glossary of Karate terms in the Okinawan dialect(s).
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Plymouth investigating bomb threat
PLYMOUTH - In regard for student safety, Plymouth School officials called for a two hour delay to classes Thursday after a bomb threat was discovered at Plymouth High School.
Security measures already in place within school corporation buildings will likely lead to the identification of who left the threat.
"There are security cameras in the hallway of the (high school)," said Plymouth Superintendent of Schools Dan Tyree. "We obviously don't have cameras inside the restrooms but we do have film of every individual who walked in and out of that particular restroom yesterday. We will follow up on everybody."
Tyree said that school officials and police were in the process of examining video from the camera and planned to conduct interviews based on the footage.
"I understand this is a terrifying situation for parents and it's why we are taking every precaution that we can to ensure everyone's safety," said Tyree.
Every day all Plymouth school corporation buildings are "locked down" - meaning that no person can enter without being "buzzed" in by the main office.
Cameras at each entrance capture the image of everyone who comes in and out each day, even if they have a key for the entrance.
School and police officials are confident that no party could have entered the building or the restroom in question without being detected.
The threat - left written on a bathroom wall - was discovered by school officials shortly after dismissal of classes on Wednesday.
All after school extra-curricular activities at PHS were cancelled immediately and the premises evacuated, allowing Plymouth Police to make an initial search of the building.
School officials were present to meet the sports teams that were at away games, to keep them from entering the school Wednesday evening when they arrived back in Plymouth.
School officials contacted the Indiana State Police bomb squad K9 units who were assembled and arrived in Plymouth early Thursday morning to conduct another sweep of the building.
"These are the same dogs they use to search the capitol building, Colts stadium and the Governor's mansion in this type of situation," said Tyree. "They weren't able to get here before Thursday morning. By 8 a.m. they'd conducted a thorough sweep of the building and did not discover anything."
School officials made the decision to continue with school for the day with an increased security presence.
Criminal charges will be filed in the case along with a school suspension followed by a possible expulsion once a suspect is identified. There will also be other consequences.
"The person or person's determined to be responsible also face incurring the cost of the entire investigation," said Tyree. "The court can deem them liable to pay for everything. Right now we have at least 20 police officers and dogs at the school and overtime for all of them and school administrator's who've been on pretty much around the clock."


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Podcast: On International Youth Day, Young Activists Share their Views on the Role of Education in Building Peace
NEW YORK, United States of America, 12 August 2013 International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year to raise awareness about issues affecting young people and to celebrate their achievements.
To commemorate the day, UNICEF podcast moderator Alex Goldmark spoke with three young activists about their understanding of peace and how education can help them build peaceful and democratic communities.
Without peace, there is nothing good that can be done. Nakia Joyce, Ugandan youth activist
Nakia Joyce is a young journalist from Uganda. She grew up in Karamoja, a region with a recent history of political turmoil, humanitarian crisis and insecurity. Like Malala Yousafzai in Pakistan and other girls fighting for recognition of educational rights, Nakia has been the target of violence. A few years ago, she was attacked on her way to school. She lost two of her friends, but she managed to escape safely. Since then, she has become an activist campaigning for peace and girls education.
To Nakia and her community, peace means a great deal. Without peace, there is nothing good that can be done for instance, in education, she says.
She explains that local disarmament policies have improved stability in the region and have thereby improved access to education. In return, education can bring peace, as well.
Schools can be a place for peacebuilding, Nakia says. Through education, youth can play a bigger role by engaging other partners on board.
School to teach students to think logically Mohammad Umair, Pakistan youth activist
Growing up in a remote village in Punjab, Pakistan, Mohammad Umair is the first amongst thousands of his villagers to attain a higher education. Furthermore, he fought for his sisters education and through donations, constructed a secondary school for girls in his village.
Lack of security and regular attacks on school are robbing Pakistani children, especially girls, from their right to education. Why are they [schools] targeted, because the extremist and the Taliban know that if they eliminate a school, where there is a potential of bringing about any change, no child will be able to go there. And when no child is able to go there what is the second opportunity or the second available option for a parent who is interested to send this child to school? For Mohammad it is important that schools teach students to think logically so that they can make logical choices and act on a more rational basis.
Human rights are not just for a selected few. Christina Ramsay, British youth activist
Christina Ramsay is a final-year student at Croydon College in the United Kingdom and a fearless rights activist. Living in the UK, Christina experiences peace differently, she says.
Peace would be every child going to school. For example, children with disability are quite forgotten, she says. So peace would be eradicating poverty and things like that.
According to Christina, a way education can bring peace is by teaching students about human rights.
It needs to be embedded in the curriculum for us to know our human rights, because I didnt even know my human rights when I was younger, she says. It shouldnt be just a selected few to know about their human rights.


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Rookie Chris Schwinden and Dillon Gee start for the Mets in their single-admission doubleheader today at Citi Field against Atlanta. In the words of every announcer I've ever heard when the crowd is expected to be sparse, "there are plenty of seats available, so stop in if you're around.''
But, who wants to go out today?
The doubleheader is for the pair of games washed away by Hurricane Irene, and the weather will also be wet and nasty today.
One of the bright spots of this season is that the Mets aren't playing out the string. Eight games below .500 recently, they begin the day one under, beyond most expectations coming out of spring spring training.
Several things are will be worth watching this weekend, beginning with Jose Reyes' pursuit of the Mets' first batting title. Bobby Parnell is competing for the closer role, but will share opportunities with Manny Acosta and Jason Isringhausen. And, Nick Evans is seeking to make an impression for a bench spot next year.


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Classic House, Great Color
This Greek Revival home will suprise you with its lively color
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Arnie and Elizabeth Lizan like to color outside the lines--a predisposition evident the moment you step inside their stately Greek Revival home in Bellport, New York. While the exterior may seem formal and restrained, the interiors are more Picasso than predictable.
Unexpected moments abound. Contemporary pieces from artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein hang above intricately carved marble mantels typically crowned with works by William Glackens or Thomas Sully. Where one would anti-cipate the banal, bold color reveals itself. Even the "front" stairway refuses to conform and, instead, resides at the rear of the house--a nod to the home's original orientation toward Bellport Bay to welcome guests arriving by boat.
Built in 1838 and at one time dilapidated and nearly demolished, the handsome structure now radiates graciousness and informality. The exterior may express grandeur, but inside, formal attire is not required. In fact, it's heartily discouraged.
"I've always wanted to be like the old woman in the shoe," laughs Elizabeth. "This house really satisfies that need. We invite people for a week, and we keep them for two. I'm so happy we were able to bring it to life. It's just a happy house."
While traditional architecture is honored, the couple's love for art takes center stage. Since their serendipitous encounter on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1992, their lives have revolved around that passion. Art consultants (Lizan Tops Contemporary is based in New York City), they sold their art gallery in East Hampton in 2004 and relocated.
"We wanted something less trendy than the Hamptons. Bellport is so untrendy that it's difficult to find a good espresso," jokes Elizabeth. "It has an idyllic New England feel."
But while they fell head-over-heels for Bellport and this Greek Revival home, they had one concern--pairing a contemporary art collection with classic 19th-century architecture. The solution? Pick up the phone and call New York designer and close friend Jamie Drake, a man who knows a thing or two about historic homes but has a Picasso-worthy trick or two up his sleeve as well--not to mention an eclectic roster of clients ranging from Madonna to New York mayor Michael Bloomberg.
"Jamie has a flamboyant, colorful side," says Elizabeth. "We wanted to take a traditional house and add something contemporary and edgy. He was the perfect person to do that." Perfect, because he's also not a stay-inside-the-lines kind of guy.
"Arnie and Elizabeth were immediately seduced by the house. We all were," says Drake."It has fabulous proportions and a charming sequence of rooms. I wanted to create spaces that had the period ambience and yet were strong enough to accept some oftentimes shockingly contemporary art."
Nowhere is that more apparent than in the library, where a Lichtenstein painting--at home among the otherwise ultra traditional decor--resides above a black marble mantel original to the house. Across the room, Andy Warhol's tribute to Marilyn Monroe peers seductively over the bar amidst sumptuous swags and a menagerie of antiques. Although purchased after the completion of the house, both works of art are perfect foils for the library's bright Prussian blue walls that are based on a 19th-century Federal color but intensified for drama à la Drake. "As art dealers, we love color," notes Arnie. "Jamie just pushed us toward bolder choices."
In the front parlor--accessible to the library through pocket doors--Drake used a slightly deeper blue to complement the library and allow the room to hold its own in the company of two powerful pieces. One, an ornate mirror, was purchased by the home's original owner and deeded with the property. The second, Flumequine by artist Damien Hirst, is flanked by a pair of 18th-century Italian chairs dressed in delicate floral fabric.
"We love that each room is historically correct, yet has some quirkiness," notes Arnie. "We bought a historic home and wanted to maintain that tradition and history, yet incorporate our love of color and contemporary art."
There's more to this home than enviable bone structure and an astonishing art collection. The women of the house have a history of involvement. Sarah Birdsall, who lived here until 1940, was a vigorous supporter of women's suffrage and was active in the Bellport Village Improvement Society, successfully fighting to keep Montauk Highway from invading Bellport.
In keeping with that philanthropic heritage, Drake employed artisans from Alpha Workshops (a nonprofit organization that trains individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the decorative arts) to create several hand-painted wall coverings and faux marble finishes for the kitchen and dining room.
"We wanted the kitchen to feel back-of-house and front-of-house at the same time," Drake says. "The eggshell crackle wall covering gives the sense of patina, while the faux-painted marble floor relates to the wainscoting in the dining room."
The dining room's icy blue palette and Greek Key molding were inspired by one of the designer's most well-known projects--Gracie Mansion, official residence of the mayor of New York City. A 19th-century mantel, marbleized wainscoting, and shimmering chandelier create a formal environment, despite the fact that most of the entertaining here involves bare feet hiding under the lavish folds of the silk table skirts.
Upstairs, Arnie and Elizabeth can't quite commit to a master bedroom--they move from one bedroom to the next, depending on their mood. A favorite at the moment is a strikingly offbeat bedroom tucked under the eaves on the third floor. "It's dreamlike," says Drake. "We covered the walls and ceiling with a lavender grasscloth."
On the second floor, lavender hues are continued in a guest room that overlooks the back garden and pool, while green window treatments and upholstery temper the hummingbird-flecked wallpaper. Out the window is yet another nod to the quirky nature of this historic home. At the end of the pool sits a post office-turned-pool house--an addition by a previous owner whose great-aunt was a postmaster.
Embellished with a cluster of crimson roses, it's a reminder of this home's lineage and refusal to play by the rules--the perfect residence for a couple searching for a charming, small-town abode. "Sometimes things are just meant to be," says Elizabeth. "I feel that this house, and Bellport, found us."
Photography: John Bessler
Design: Jamie Drake, Drake Design Associates, 315 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10021; 212/754-3099, drakedesignassociates.com [1]
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Lively red doors open from both ends of the gracious entry hall. The rear doorway reveals a post office-turned-pool house in the backyard.
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Andy Warhol's multihued homage to Marilyn Monroe seems perfectly at home among the library's traditional furnishings, swags, and bright Prussian blue walls.
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In the front parlor--accessible to the library through pocket doors--designer Drake used a slightly deeper blue to complement the library.
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The dining room's formal elements--marble mantel, taffeta window treatments, and silver accents--belie the Lizans' casually comfortable entertaining style.
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"We wanted the kitchen to feel back-of-house and front-of-house at the same time," says Drake.
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Bold pattern is tempered by white woodwork and black accents in the master bath.
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A 19th-century painted baker's cabinet is one of Drake's favorite pieces in the house. "A perfect focal point," he says.
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With its lavender-toned grasscloth, Italian glass lanterns, and Indian-inspired fabrics, the "current" master bedroom exudes a dreamlike quality.
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Quintessential Drake--amethyst upholstery adds an exotic touch to the lavender bedroom.
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The guest room's charm is amplified by Drake's attention to detail and color.
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A pair of shapely vintage chairs provide a cozy retreat in a sun-drenched corner of the guest room.
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Arnie and Elizabeth Lizan beneath Roy Lichtenstein's Nude with Blue Hair in their library.


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Goodbye I'm off
How could you take this?
It used to matter (used to matter)
One place and a time
We will see just how easy you get bored of writing songs and sing-alongs
It's no good for me to see
This place makes me feel uneasy
This can't be good for me I get into trouble
Far too easy (far too easy)
You know I never had to be your friend, no
But when I think about it it's such an ugly way to go
We all live in a place
A place called nowhere
The land of the lost
The place we forgot
With box stock from three years or more
I'm sick of the way that it works
And I never really understood
Why we just can't leave
I guess it's not that easy
I never said this was your fault Ôcause this place used to be my home
We packed our bags and headed to the streets saying everything is better(everything is better)
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Yes, Indiana's First Lady Karen Pence likes to paint. Pence told the Indy Star that she studied art at Butler, where she majored in teaching and minored in art. "I thought, gosh, 'I'd like to learn more about art.' I pulled it out of the air." She graduated with BA and MA degrees in elementary education, taught art in Indiana grammar schools for many years, and sold her paintings at local art fairs.
According to the Indy Star:
When they had their first child, Karen decided to take a class in watercolors. "I told Mike I need a night when you're in charge and I just go have fun," she said. "Then what happened was, I realized, I can paint." Her mother-in-law asked her to paint the lake house. A sister commissioned her to do her house. The idea for a business was planted. Watercolors, which dry quickly, suited the mother of three young children. "You can paint while they're napping," she said.
This past April, she presented a series of watercolor prints at the Indiana Arts Building on the Indiana State Fairgrounds as part of Indiana's bicentennial celebration.
In 2008, Pence became the honorary chair of the Art Therapy Committee at the Riley Hospital for Children, and later served as a member of Riley Hospital's Foundation Board. Ms. Pence also has a charitable foundation, Indiana First Lady's Charitable Foundation, that focuses on children, families and the arts. In 2014, at the inaugural First Lady's Luncheon, the Foundation awarded $100,000 to the Art Therapy Program at Riley Hospital for Children. This year they donated $52,500 to 57 Indiana organizations and charities.
Pence is married to Mike Pence, Donald Trump's ultra-conservative running mate. Judging from the type of paintings Pence herself makes and her Foundation's choice of grant recipients, I think it's safe to say that their ideas about art are deeply traditional.
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Jodi Rollins was quite surprisingly sent home the first night in the "Big Brother 14" house, which both she and Zap2it think was kind of unfair. Plus, she just Friday (July 13) found out there's no chance she's going back in the house, despite thinking for a week there would be some twist that migtht bring her back."I'm upset now, actually. Not happy," says Jodi. "They made it seem like there was still hope, so I just kind of found out that there wasn't. So I'm kind of upset. [I thought] maybe there'd be a twist that I could go back in the house, so that doesn't seem to be happening and I just found that out."We had to ask if Jodi feels like it was a waste of her time, since she went through the whole process and only spent a few hours in the house. But she says it wasn't a waste. "I don't feel like it was a waste of my time because it was neat to actually be in the house. I've watched since Season 1, it was a dream come true. I was excited, so it wasn't a waste. But it's a big disappointment," says Jodi."I have a theory as to why I'm not in the house ... older people never win this game and black women never win this game and I'm an older black woman," Jodi continues. "I'm not saying anybody's racist at all. When it comes to money, you have to make a decision based on what you think people will do. If you're looking at who's going to win the game, I'm not who you'd want. In this case, I think [Dan] didn't choose me for those reasons"So any bitterness towards Dan?"No, I'm not bitter at all towards him. I'm disappointed. He made the wrong decision, but no, not bitter to him at all," says Jodi. "But I knew he didn't believe in me from the get-go. I was last chosen, so... that didn't feel good either."Even though her time was short in the house, we were curious who Jodi thinks are the strongest and weakest players in the game. "Definitely Shane [is the strongest], I feel like he could be a force to be reckoned with," says Jodi. "Frank, because I'm suspicious of Frank, still waters run deep. He didn't give off a lot of information. I think those are the main two.""[The weakest] are actually, the girls on my team. Kara is really sweet, but she 'had to pee and had to sit down and felt faint and felt tired and needed a cigarette and it's like - this is the BIg Brother house. So I think she's definitely one of the weaker ones." "Big Brother 14" airs Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights on CBS. Don't forget to sign up for the live feeds if you want to stay up to date on the latest.
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Quote from: TexasLady on September 17, 2012, 07:11:16 PMI hope it is something really good for her! It turned out to be that she will have a weekly 90 minute internet talk show about reality TV shows. She sounds excited about it.From her Facebook page:MY SUPER SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT: I have been offered my very own Blog Talk Radio Show!!! It's called "JODI'S BOX OF REALITY!!" It airs every Tuesday at Noon for 90 minutes LIVE!! We will talk about pop culture and my favorite reality shows! You can call in and voice your opinions too! I wanna hear them!! The Show Starts THIS Tuesday September 25th. You can listen online live, call in and listen through your phone live or click a posted link and listen to recorded version whenever you want to!!! Thank you in advance and I hope you like the show!! It is part of the same family of shows that Michelle Costa is on from BB10!! MORE DETAILS TO COME AS TO WHERE YOU CAN TUNE IN! I love reality shows!!!She states elsewhere that the show will be at Noon Pacific Time.
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Murder detectives are investigating the death of a man found seriously injured in South Norwood this morning.
Police said they were called at about 7am this morning to reports of a seriously injured man in alleyway by Station Road.
The man, believed to be 37 years old, was taken by ambulance to Kings College Hospital where he died just before midday.
The death is being treated as suspicious and officers from the Metropolitan Police's Homicide & Major Crime Command are investigating.
A post mortem examination is to follow as is formal identification of the man, but police believe they know his identity.
He is believed to be from the South Norwood area.
DCI Diane Tadway said: "The man was found on his own, severely injured, in an alleyway between an estate agents and a supermarket, in Station Road, South Norwood."
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SUNY ESC Multimedia Fall Promotional Campaign Underway Across the State
By Helen Edelman, Manager, Exchange
November 22, 2011
The SUNY Empire State College fall promotional campaign is underway, according to Director of Marketing Renelle Shampeny.
"The primary objectives of this campaign are to generate awareness and leads for the college. With that in mind, more resources have been shifted towards mass media, including television, radio, print ads and, in New York City, subway posters and street banners," she explained. "These media will be combined with more targeted Internet marketing and direct mail to prospects to reinforce the college's message, generating interest and leads."
The radio broadcast campaign is built around traffic and weather sponsorships. These ads include 10- and 30-second spots.
The college's award-winning T.V. commercials will run on stations chosen based on demographics, the popularity of their shows and cost.
Direct Mail
Postcard mailings went to more than 50,000 prospects who have inquired about undergraduate studies with the college, but have not yet applied. The postcard features a cartoon by college graduate Barbara Smaller '96, a cartoonist for The New Yorker, which she is allowing the college to use without charge. (See the postcard here.)
Print Ads
A new print ad is running in newspapers.
New York CitySubway
Four different subway posters were mounted in New York City featuring photographs of actual students and alumni. These posters will be up in 1,000 cars throughout the city; the college agreed to run them for one month, but ads sometimes remain up for as long as four months if they are not replaced by other ads. The subway posters provide excellent exposure and many leads.
Street Banners
Banners will be hung in two locations in New York City for one year.


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First "Community," now "Cougar Town." What is the deal with the networks taking my favorite comedies off their schedules?
Just a week after NBC disappointed "Community" fans by dropping it from the spring schedule, ABC has decided to leave its quirky Courtney Cox sitcom off its spring list—at least for now.
The network says the series will be back at some point. Sadly, the network has dropped its episode order from 22 to 15. Annoooying.
ABC also didn't offer premiere dates for new comedy "Apartment 23" and Shonda Rhimes' drama "Scandal."
"Work It," a sitcom about two guys dressing as women to get a job, replaces the equally bad "Man Up." The Ashley Judd drama "Missing" takes over for "Charlie's Angels" and the hour-long comedy "GCB" will take the "Pan Am" slot. The adventure series "The River " and "Celebrity Wife Swap" will air on Tuesday nights.
Tuesday, Jan. 3
7 p.m.: "Work It" (series premiere)
8 p.m.: "Celebrity Wife Swap" (series premiere)
Thursday, Jan. 5
7 p.m.: "Wipeout" (Winter Wipeout season premiere)
Friday, Feb. 3
7 p.m.: "Shark Tank" (season premiere)
Tuesday, Feb. 7
8 p.m.: "The River" (series premiere)
Sunday, March 4
9 p.m.: "GCB" (series premiere)
Thursday, March 15
7 p.m.: "Missing" (series premiere)
Monday, March 19
7 p.m.: "Dancing with the Stars" (season premiere)
Tuesday, March 27
8 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show" (season premiere)


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Screening for Tuberculosis in HIV-infected Patients Eligible for Antiretroviral Treatment
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01433796
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : September 14, 2011
Last Update Posted : March 8, 2016
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Background: Increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Africa will require decentralization to primary health care. For this purpose, adapted methods for management of patients co-infected with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV are needed. Improved detection of TB in patients starting ART, and assessment of co-administration of ART and TB treatment are priorities in this field.
Aims: To identify clinical predictors of TB in patients starting ART, and to construct screening algorithms for TB in this population; to assess ART outcomes in patients receiving TB treatment at health centre level.
Work plan: The project is performed in health centres providing ART in Ethiopia. A cohort of HIV positive patients initiating ART is prospectively followed. Baseline characteristics are registered; blood samples for CD4 cells, HIV RNA and immunological markers are collected, as well as sputum for TB culture and PCR. During ART, clinical data, CD4 cell counts and HIV RNA levels are followed. Patients with TB are compared to those without TB with regard to ART outcome. Baseline factors associated with TB will be used to construct TB screening algorithms.
Recruitment of the cohort was completed in March 2013; follow-up for determination of long term outcome of ART will be continued until 2016.
Significance: These studies give insight into TB-HIV co-infection at primary health care level in a Sub-Saharan region, and may impact future guidelines for management of such patients.
|Condition or disease
|HIV Infection Tuberculosis
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|Study Type :
|Actual Enrollment :
|812 participants
|Observational Model:
|Time Perspective:
|Official Title:
|Tuberculosis in HIV-infected Patients Managed in Health Centres in Ethiopia - Identification of a Screening Algorithm for Active Tuberculosis and Determination of Outcome of Combined Antituberculosis and Antiretroviral Treatment
|Study Start Date :
|October 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|May 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|December 2015
Antiretroviral therapy, tuberculosis
Patients eligible for starting ART in health centres in Ethiopia
- Correlation between baseline clinical characteristics and presence of microbiologically confirmed active tuberculosis. [ Time Frame: Two years ]To develop an algorithm with the potential to identify indicators of prevalent and incident TB among patients initiating ART by correlating baseline clinical signs and symptoms with results of culture- and PCR-based investigations for TB. Such clinical characteristics will be compared both to TB present before starting ART, as well as to TB presenting during the first year after ART initiation. Results from this comparison will be used to construct an algorithm for TB screening in Ethiopian patients eligible for ART.
- Comparison of ART outcome in patients taking concomitant anti-tuberculosis therapy and those only taking ART. [ Time Frame: Three years ]To prospectively compare clinical, immunological and virological outcomes of ART in patients with concomitant ATT to those in patients only receiving ART. Specific aims are to study rates of virological suppression during ART, the development of antiretroviral drug resistance, and treatment adherence.
- Comparison of diagnostic methods for detection of TB among HIV-infected subjects eligible to start ART. [ Time Frame: Two years ]To compare the diagnostic yields of GeneXpert PCR, smear microscopy and novel tests for the detection of TB among HIV-infected subjects in Ethiopia eligible to start ART, using mycobacterial culture as reference.
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV infection
- Fulfills criteria for antiretroviral therapy (CD4 cell count below 350 cells/ml and/or WHO stage IV)
- Residence in study uptake area
- Written informed consent to participation and to tracing in case of defaulting
Exclusion Criteria:
- Ongoing or previous antiretroviral therapy
- Treatment for active tuberculosis for more than two weeks
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01433796
|Adama Health Centre
|Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia
|Geda Health Centre
|Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia
|Dhera Health Center
|Dhera, Oromia, Ethiopia
|Mojo Health Centre
|Mojo, Oromia, Ethiopia
|Welenchiti Health Centre
|Welenchiti, Oromia, Ethiopia
|Study Director:
|Per Björkman, M.D., Associate professor
|Lund University
|Principal Investigator:
|Taye Tolera Balcha, M.D.
|Lund University
|Study Chair:
|Erik Sturegård, M.D., Ph.D.
|Lund University
|Study Chair:
|Patrik Medstrand, Professor
|Lund University
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Per Bjorkman, Associate professor, Lund University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01433796 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
3120/215/03 ( Other Identifier: Institute of Science and Technology, Ethiopia )
|First Posted:
|September 14, 2011 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|March 8, 2016
|Last Verified:
|March 2016
Keywords provided by Per Bjorkman, Lund University:
antiretroviral therapy
health centres
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Mycobacterium Infections
Actinomycetales Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents