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Costco plans put on hold until Pittsfield Township master plan changes set vision for area
Costco's effort to build a store in Pittsfield Township continues, with store officials fine-tuning their development plans based on reaction received during Thursday's first public meeting on the proposal.
However, a clearer timeline for the proposed development also took shape: The popular warehouse club will have to wait until the township completes its master plan revisions before it can seek a final vote.
Paula Gardner | AnnArbor.com
Officials estimate the master plan process will end in January 2011, clearing the way for Costco to seek its approvals afterward.
"Costco understands our timeline," Planning Commission Chairman Matthew Payne said. "Our postponement was not a surprise to them."
The reason, officials said, is the store's proposed location on Ellsworth between South State and Airport Boulevard is centered in an area that's prime for redevelopment — particularly after Costco, if approved, raises the area's commercial profile.
"The current landscape may not be the landscape in the future," said Commissioner Amy Longcore.
That, they said, means Costco's proposal gives the township a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of the State and Ellsworth area as it weighs the single proposal.
Jack Frank, Costco's vice president for real estate development, said he recognized the store was a catalyst for the township's future development.
"We'd like to be the economic engine that drives your redevelopment efforts," he said. "The (projects) that follow us will emulate the look that we establish."
Costco had filed a request to rezone 17 acres on Ellsworth Road, now occupied by nine office buildings.
The Planning Commission, at its meeting Thursday, voted to postpone that request. Costco officials will continue to discuss plans with staff, and when the master plan process is complete, the store will resubmit plans in a different format: A planned unit development.
The move means no decision will be made on the store until early 2011 at the earliest, despite the intense interest in the plan from residents.
About 45 people sat in the audience Thursday, listening to township planner Paul Montagno give a staff report before Costco representatives outlined the principles of the company and specifics of the upscale warehouse club's designs for 17 acres on Ellsworth Road.
During the public hearing portion of the meeting, 11 people spoke. Most were in favor of the store.
Mike Reed, who lives about one mile west of the proposed store, described the site as an "old, tired environment."
He continued: "I hope you'll allow this development. It's an opportunity to jumpstart the revitalization of that whole (area)."
Another reason cited was the new jobs the store would bring. Frank said about 230 people would be hired, about half full-time. The average starting wage is $11.50 per hour, he said, with most earning $19-$20 per hour. Most employees also are eligible for benefits, he added.
Exposure for nearby businesses was noted by Larry Osterling, president of the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, and Androulla Youssef, part of the partnership that owns the former Chi-Chi's on South State, recently reopened as Passports Restaurant and Lounge.
"This will be a plus to the community," Youssef said. "I'm here to support the project in the strongest possible fashion."
But some speakers also urged caution due to traffic and environmental concerns.
Resident Andy Lawrence said he was a fan of Costco, but as a nearby homeowner, he valued having office space as a buffer to the higher-intensity commercial corner.
"If it's too big for Zeeb Road," he said, referring to the store's failed effort to build in Scio Township several years ago, "it's too big for Ellsworth."
Other speakers encouraged the store to pursue sustainable construction and wanted details on traffic mitigation.
"This is going to be the gateway to Pittsfield Township," said Kathie Mahn.
Store officials had met earlier Thursday with the Washtenaw County Road Commission, according to officials, as they try to finalize a plan for road improvements near the store.
After ongoing discussions with the road commission and Ann Arbor area officials, all parties now agree on the projections for how traffic would be distributed on the various roads after a store is built, officials said.
"We have recommended various improvements in the general area," Costco consultant Ted Johnson said. " We do intend to make traffic improvements to the adjacent roadways by this site."
Payne said after the meeting that specific solutions haven't been outlined, but they could include a roundabout and improvements to traffic flow at State and Airport.
"We're very positive about Costco, but concerned about traffic on State and Ellsworth," he said. "We're not just looking at how (the building) looks. We're doing everything we possibly can for Costco to help expand that road network to improve traffic flow."
During their reaction to the plans, planning commissioners also spoke about non-motorized traffic patterns and the desire to make the area walkable. Sidewalks and building scale were focal points.
Planning commissioners also raised some concerns and questions about the proposal.
Planning Commissioner Ann Harris said she was hoping for something "more creative," with more sustainable attributes. She also wanted assurances the store would seek local vendors.
"I was disappointed when I saw the layout. It's a parking lot with a big building on it. I was expecting something a little grander in terms of improvements to the area," said Planning Commissioner Christopher Wall.
Frank accepted the reactions, saying it was up to the development team to better outline how it had made its decisions and to present more options — including the pursuit of "urban flair."
The design of the building that Costco presented is contemporary, but Frank said the drawings that accompanied the plans lacked a "richness of detail" for commissioners to get the sense of how the finished product would look on the site with the full landscaping.
"We hear you and we will come back," he said. "We want to exceed your expectations."
Meanwhile, commissioners stressed that while they're considering Costco for a specific site, the impact of the decision on this store extends to the future of the township corridor.
More development is likely to follow the store to the area, they said. Speedway is rebuilding its store, three smaller retail developments have been approved at the corner, and possibilities for more redevelopment is possible among older buildings.
"Costco is setting the stage," Payne said. "It's important that we get a good site plan, and a good look and feel to Costco. The architecture there will have an impact on the other development that would go in there, and we'll want it to match (Costco's) standards."
Proposed Pittsfield Township Costco store details:
- The size is 148,500 square feet, including a tire changing facility.
- The main entrance is at the northwest corner.
- Carts would be stored under a canopy along the north edge of the building.
- The gas station at the northeast portion of the property — set back from the road to preserve trees — will only be a 3-island fueling station with no other retail sales.
- 728 parking spaces, divided into islands with two trees and groundcover on each.
- Stormwater retention will be in an underground vault, with a small outdoor area on the eastern edge of the property.
- A sidewalk will be found on 3.5 sides; the topography of the remaining area won't allow it.
- Construction materials will be energy efficient, including light-colored, textured metal panels.
- Landscaping will screen the parking area from the road and sidewalks.
Paula Gardner is Business News Director of AnnArbor.com, and she's covered development in Ann Arbor since 2003. Contact her at 734-623-2586 or by email. Sign up for the weekly Business Review newsletter, distributed every Thursday, here.
Jay Allen
Mon, Sep 20, 2010 : 11:18 a.m.
All of you that have the "it takes a long time approach" -OR- "the twp has a master plan" OK, let's PLAY your game. Then why wait until a meeting to let this out? Why not approach Costco and let them know it would be when hell freezes over before they'll look into this? Answers to this, not more wasted bandwidth.
Sat, Sep 18, 2010 : 11:51 a.m.
Zingerman's little complex is on the other side of Airport, right? It is so nice to have them in this area. I'd hate to see them go. Also, I hope the NW (?) corner of Ellsworth and State is slated for some major improvement. The furniture store really needs to modernize their facade. There could be small stores opened along three sides of that unnecessarily huge parking lot with access on Ellsworth. Perhaps this has already been considered, but I hope the powers that be make that corner into kind of a gateway, a destination, including the former Chi Chi's. The stretch of State going south between 94 and Ellsworth is dismal.
John Q
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 8:24 p.m.
Some people here have a very distorted sense of how long projects of this size take. These projects don't get reviewed, approved and built in a matter of months. You can bet that Costco doesn't have any expectations of opening the store before 2012. Based on the economy, they may not be in any rush to get this store open any earlier than that.
Jimmy Olsen
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 6:48 p.m.
planned unit development = PUD = Pittsfield Township Planning Commission. Build it and they will come. Zone around them, but Costco will do the right thing. If this fails, next stop Saline....
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 4:08 p.m.
"Here we go with the latest fad. Roundabout!" Bring it on...they're great!
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 3:29 p.m.
"Payne said after the meeting that specific solutions haven't been outlined, but they could include a roundabout and improvements to traffic flow at State and Airport" Here we go with the latest fad. Roundabout!
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 3:14 p.m.
if you really want them Planning Commission do what you have to do and do it NOW
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 2:58 p.m.
I was disappointed when I saw the layout. Its a parking lot with a big building on it." Yeeeaahhhh. Costco. What was he expecting? Everything underground with a park built above it? If he is worried about trees and landscaping being put in, perhaps coming out and saying that would help clarify. I think Costco got that message in any case.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 2:30 p.m.
Yes, rush it through and six months after you'll hear complaints about the traffic, township didn't do their job, taxpayers end up footing the bill, etc. Look, this was just announced less than a few months ago, it's not Taco Bell, it a serious impact on the area. Of all the complaining about the Walmart, at least the traffic appears to not be a problem. Put some thought into it and you'll have others knocking at the door. Screw it up and not only is everyone upset, but developers will look elsewhere. Just don't get carried away with the other "wouldn't it be nice", solve the problem at hand.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 12:57 p.m.
I guess I keep driving to Brighton and giving them my sales tax dollars. Now at least until 2012 +
Jay Allen
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 11:49 a.m.
To any of you trying to say that building a Costco is wrong or trying to defend Pittsfield, why don't you folks get your ducks in a row before piping off? Why don't you understand what YOU are even saying before you hit submit? First off, it is irrelevant what the business is. It just so happens to be a Costco. Kind of a thin stance to take that; "Seems to me to many posters here are desperate for a Costco". LOL.......Too funny. Typical narrow minded approach to a far bigger problem/issue. Second, it isn't like they have to tear down a forest, ruin a corn field or anything else "Green" to get this done. They are tearing down one building and parking lot to build another. So the; "big box building with a parking lot. Make sure trees are added" card is rendered USELESS as there isn't any there now. Geez. Third, Pittsfield has shown their true colors in the past. This is NOT the first time that stall tactics have been used. Those of you that have thin arguments, do YOU live in the Twp? Did you attend the meetings when Wal-Mart wanted in? A few of those meetings were so ugly I thought PTPD was going to come in. They are doing the exact same thing with Costco and if Costco decided to take their bat and ball and go elsewhere, I wouldn't blame them and/or be surprised.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 11:25 a.m.
I liked to comment about the realities...a big box building with a parking lot. Make sure trees are added to it please. AND please don't dither around with this. Take some inititive and MOVE forward. Pittsfield Twshp shouldn't have a huge bureaucracy to dance around.
Rob Pollard
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 11:20 a.m.
Some folks have a "govt is being difficult/screwing business over" narrative that they seem to apply to every situation. There are certainly many cases where that is true, but it doesn't mean it's true in regards to Costco. For example, Thomas Donnelly's post stated, "Canton Michigan was viewed as a possible site for a Costco. Something botched the deal Now it has a Walmart being built on the site. Too much delay, and the good people at Costco will seek greener pastures. Get on the stick, folks." Ummm, Canton govt officials would have LOVED to have a Costco at that site. As noted, they approved a Wal-Mart there, so obviously there weren't "traffic" or "aesthetic" concerns of many big box stores. In fact, here's a story from 2007 (when Costco pulled out). Two key quotes: "In late 2005, the township board unanimously voted to rezone 18.76 acres of land for the development." (i.e., Canton was ready, just waiting on Cotsco) and "This hurts," said Canton Twp Supervisor Yack "From what we understand their current stores are not meeting sales expectations, and they have put on hold all the stores they were planning to build in Michigan." Does that sound like govt was in the way? No, it sounds like Costco pulled back from store openings in 2006-2009ish and by the time they started looking at spaces again, Wal-Mart had stepped in. That's business - has nothing to do with govt. http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/10963935/detail.html
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 11:03 a.m.
Seems to me to many posters here are desperate for a Costco. This is not a shovel ready project by any stretch. The township wants to start the master plan based on the information they received from Costco. If Costco had a completely different idea, then the townships master plan for the area would be useless. I am guessing none of these people know how the world operates with these large scale projects. There are other concerns that will need to be met before anything can be approved. There are current tenants, purchasing the property, plans for making sure the infrastructure can handle a store this size. If you thought last night was going to be, talk then approve, you are delusional.That is not how it works, nor how it should work.
Basic Bob
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 10:52 a.m.
The draft master plan looks like a Urban Planning fairy tale. It may detail a vision of the future, but there's not enough detail in it to hold up real development in the present. Enough of this academic exercise. The township needs to get their act together, and fast. Our future growth depends on pragmatic leadership now.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 10:23 a.m.
I posted my comment on the wall last night after the meeting. Seems like the Board thinks the store needs "prettying up". What they don't understand is Costco's basic design is environmentally friendly and sustainable and it's CHEAP. Costco does everything to keep COSTS DOWN. When they got Wal Mart to gussy up their store, Wal Mart just passed on the costs to the CUSTOMERS. The corner of State and Ellsworth doesn't exactly resemble Paris, and there is a Landfill just down the road. As I said in the meeting last night, the Board knew very little about Costco and that is disappointing, seems they think the world is their oyster, guess what folks, they may be the only ones who ever want to come here again and bring 230 good paying jobs and a solid tax base with them. Get it together, do your homework and as I said at the meeting last night DON'T BLOW IT!
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 10:15 a.m.
@ Go Blue Beat OSU: First off I love your name, secondly and most important what you said bears repeating I could not have said it better, thanks you for caring about our Township ( this is not go Green liberal A2) if our officials blow this chance we will recall them all: Costco understands our timeline, Planning Commission Chairman Matthew Payne said.".... excuse me...what is Payne talking about? Costco is the customer of Pittsfield. Pittsfield Twp needs to learn they are there to service the customer. Pittsfield has known about this for a long time. Other articles indicated that Pittsfield Twp was having on going discussions with Costco. Any master plan revisions should have been completed by now. The Costco proposal isn't a surprise to anyone. If the people at Pittsfield Twp can't run the process they need to get out of the way and let other people that know what they are doing take over. 230 jobs, plus construction jobs, are on hold because Pittsfield Twp staff can't get their act together. Wait, I have an idea, how about the Pittsfield Twp staff pay those 230 people that aren't working (out of their own pockets) because they can't manage the process. Thanks again for your effort to try to awake the sleeping giant!
My A2 cents
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 10:07 a.m.
The sooner Costco opens in Pittsfield Township, the happier this consumer will be!
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 10:04 a.m.
Please. Much ado about nothing. Costco will move forward just fine. I can't blame the township for wanting to have all its ducks in line and integrate plans for the area into the Costco plan. We are not talking about years, only an extra few months tops. Seems like it has been six months since Costco was first announced anyway. People need to sit back and realize the magnitude of what is at stake hear. We are talking about an area that can be the economic engine for a wide region, one that will stabilize and improve property values. Do you really want a township administration to rush everything through only to later realize that planning opportunities were missed? Me thinks residents would be quick to blame in that case. Think long term not short term. Costco isn't going anywhere else but Pittsfield.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 10:03 a.m.
only in a2 do they build stuff the people don't want and then delay/kill building something the people do. If Pitts delays this b/c of thier timeline I hope they have some sort of contract with Costco that they will indeed build it hinging on approval within x many months. WOuldn't want the twp to drag this out and have Costco give up on building. also to the man that likes the buffer of office buildings between his house and the busy corridor, you bought a house near an airport/busy corridor, a costco close by would be a plus for most new homeowners should you decide to sell. both brighton and livonia costcos have benefited from ann arbor costco customers, it's time we had one here.
Jay Allen
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 9:58 a.m.
I live in the Twp. I wanted to attend last night but I had a prior engagement. I went to the Wal-Mart meetings and I heard what rubbish the "Planning Commission" spewed. This is the same story, different chapter. There are 2 or 3 folks on that board that simply do not get it. There are a handful of Pittsfield Twp residents that cry and whine, oh, um, huh, about EVERYTHING. This is a case of the vocal minority ruining it. Do you guys want basic proof that this is a stall tactic? Just like Wal-Mart? The Twp knew this was coming, right? They knew Cotsco had plans. They knew there was a meeting. So why wait until the actually MEETING to state, "Oh we need to wait on our *master* plan". This could have easily been stated MONTHS ago.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 9:42 a.m.
Actually the new headline should be Pittsfield Township follows Ypsilanti board in revitalization. OK, So you like us will have empty buildings and no revitalization. We have a huge amount of land space and no building. Sounds like same O same O politics to me. Good luck Costco, you will be stalled for years. Ypsilanti has some huge land space maybe try here?
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 9:25 a.m.
Pittsfield Township officals need to work around the clock on their plan and move this project with Costco forward. As already mentioned, this will bring new jobs and tax revenue to the area. I do not shop at Costco due to the distance of the closest location, but will shop at Costco in Pittsfield Township.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 9:18 a.m.
Let me write a new headline for this story: Pittsfield Township Board members delay new development to give their real-estate friends more time to speculate. I don't know if its true, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
Sandy Castle
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 9:15 a.m.
Costco, if Pittsfield Twp doesn't want you, come on over to Ypsilanti Twp. We would love to have you! I bet we could find space for you on Huron/Whittaker, easy access to highways and lots of potential consumers!
Tom Joad
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 9:11 a.m.
Costco, yuck. Pay to shop
Thomas Donnelly
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 9:03 a.m.
Costco is a wonderful business and a good employer. I frequent the Livona Stores, but occasionally I get to Windson, Ontario or the Toledo store. I often ask the employes if they enjoy their jobs at Costco,and all answer affirmatively. Canton Michigan was viewed as a possible site for a Costco. Something botched the deal Now it has a Walmart being built on the site. Too much delay, and the good people at Costco will seek greener pastures. Get on the stick, folks. Jobs are at stake!
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 8:37 a.m.
CALM DOWN PEOPLE! I do not think most people posting know the process. Based on what I read, Costco needs to do more work to "fine-tune." No development, no matter who it is, gets approval on their initial site plan. Initial site plans are submitted for REVIEW. During this time, suggestions are made to improve the plan or find problems and get public input. Just as every development that comes to town. This town or any other town. While Costco is doing this, the Master Plan will be finished. So, even though Costco's plan is "put on hold," there really is no significant delay since Costco has things they must do during the approval process. If there is a delay because of the Master Plan, it will probably be 1 to 3 months max since the Master Plan will be finish by the end of this year. I believe the Master Plan was started about a year ago. As the article says in the first paragraph, the plan continues.
Phil K.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 8:07 a.m.
Two points come to mind: 1. Costco kinda came up out of the blue and said "hey, we wanna build on this underdeveloped spot." In that situation, it seems like the township would want to say what they said last night: "fantastic, but we kinda need to look at what our plan was for the area and see how that needs to change to accommodate you guys, and future growth. Oh, and it'd be nice to make sure you're not planning on dumping raw sewage into the Huron river." 2. Even if the township went full tilt gonzo last night and rubber stamped whatever Costco wanted, what good would it have done? Aren't there still a couple tenants in the existing development? Does Costco even own the land they want to build on yet? There would be permits that still need to be pulled, and a I doubt that Costco even has demo contractors lined up for the site, let alone construction contracts. On top of that, even fast tracked, work probably wouldn't start at the site for another 30 days or so, longer if there are existing tenants, which by the calender I'm looking at says mid-October just to get the old buildings knocked down. So now we're talking almost November for ground breaking? That's not exactly ideal 'start a new construction project' time. Costco understands our timeline" That's the most important statement. Pittsfield Twp. wants Costco, Costco wants to move in. Both sides know that you're not going to break ground on Monday and have a grand opening on Friday. Priority is to get whatever tenants are still in the development out, *legally*, make sure the master plan gets the right input (maybe someone in planning wants to put in a fifteen consecutive roundabout monstrosity like the one in Brighton? Maybe some folks in the township would like a say in that), and make sure the ducks are all in a row so that once everybody's ready on both sides, this project gets knocked out. But hey, don't let me ruin a perfectly good "waaaaah! bloated big government!" cry-fest.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 7:44 a.m.
I have to agree with the other posters that there seems to be a general lack on diligence here on the part of Pittsfield Twp. If Pittsfield doesn't want the project that's one thing, but if they do want it the delays are a problem. As someone who has been through the development process, if you think you know everything about what the other party is thinking you have lulled yourself into a false sense of security, and it can come back to bite you in a big way.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 7:27 a.m.
It's kind of disappointing that this project is now delayed another 6 months due to the lack of a master plan by Pittsfield. But, I do understand the need for one given Costco's plan and what it will do for the surrounding area. Pittsfield obviously didn't know this project would happen, and now that it looks pretty firm, they're finally taking action on the master plan. Still, I think they could have started the ball rolling sooner. I hoping that it doesn't go any longer than January. Let the bureaucracy run it's course, but then it's time to take action. This area needs Costco, the jobs it will create (both directly and indirectly), and the extra business to the area. Let's not screw it up like last time they wanted to build around here.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 7:08 a.m.
Costco understands...but the uninvolved people don't! Some citizens, ie "We the People" have concerns, and are asking the twp to do their job. That is democracy, folks. BTW, before any Scio Twp bashing starts, remember it was "The People" that stopped Costco in Scio, specifically the folks inhabiting the Wing Dr area. The board just did what the people asked, not the other way around.
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 6:49 a.m.
Pittsfield Township has had YEARS to "develop a master plan" and now that a big box store wants to build in the area they have decided to drag their feet on this much needed project and employer. I seriously doubt Costco will wait forever for the township to decide what it is they are doing and eventually pull out. Unbelievable!
Fri, Sep 17, 2010 : 6:21 a.m.
Costco understands our timeline, Planning Commission Chairman Matthew Payne said.".... excuse me...what is Payne talking about? Costco is the customer of Pittsfield. Pittsfield Twp needs to learn they are there to service the customer. Pittsfield has known about this for a long time. Other articles indicated that Pittsfield Twp was having on going discussions with Costco. Any master plan revisions should have been completed by now. The Costco proposal isn't a surprise to anyone. If the people at Pittsfield Twp can't run the process they need to get out of the way and let other people that know what they are doing take over. 230 jobs, plus construction jobs, are on hold because Pittsfield Twp staff can't get their act together. Wait, I have an idea, how about the Pittsfield Twp staff pay those 230 people that aren't working (out of their own pockets) because they can't manage the process.


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It has been awhile since I have blogged and I wanted to give you an update. I am getting acclimated with everything here at Valparaiso University I feel like. God has been gracious and has given me the strength and every day wisdom to get through each day.
I love the girls that we have on the team. They are all respectful and truly do want to excel not only on the court but in life. I survived my first recruiting month which was in July. We were able to solidify our 2017 recruiting class, and have now begun working on our 2018 recruiting class.
My husband enjoys his job so far teaching at a MS/HS just outside of Valparaiso. He is teaching at Morgan Township, which is a rural school. He will also be the head coach of the 8th grade girls basketball team starting in January. He has really enjoyed the school so far and comments frequently on how welcoming the staff has been and how respectful the kids are.
I guess that is all for now. I am looking forward to a weekend of being able to relax. Next weekend Caleb's parents come in town. It will be good to see them :)
God bless,


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David Moyes is hoping that Darron Gibson can help boost Sunderland's goal tally as he builds towards full match fitness.
Gibson completed 81 minutes on his full debut in the 4-0 defeat to Southampton at the weekend, replaced by Wahbi Khazri as the Black Cats boss threw bodies forward in the hope of an unlikely comeback.
I don't always want him just sitting, I want him to try and get up near the edge of the box when he can to take on the shooting opportunities as wellDavid Moyes
The Irish midfielder could not make a defining contribution to the game but looked ready for Premier League action, following on from his cameo at Selhurst Park the previous week.
With just two senior appearances to his name this season, one of those in the much derided Checkatrade trophy, there had been concerns as to the 29-year-old's match fitness.
He has allayed those fears somewhat in recent weeks and now Moyes wants him to help improve the team's goal threat.
Gibson built up something of a reputation at Manchester United for his long-distance shooting, though he has scored just 13 career goals at club level. He came close to a goal on debut, his effort from the edge of the area flashing just wide of Wayne Hennessey's post.
Moyes is hoping he can improve that and help take some of the burden off Jermain Defoe.
It echoes the call of Gabon midfielder Didier Ndong, who has determined to back up his Selhurst Park strike with more goals between now and the end of the season.
Moyes said: "The big thing about Darron as well is he can score from distance, he can shoot.
"I don't always want him just sitting, I want him to try and get up near the edge of the box when he can to take on the shooting opportunities as well."
Gibson's arrival came at an important time for Sunderland, with both Jack Rodwell and Jan Kirchhoff out with hamstring injuries.
Kirchhoff has proven himself to be one of the best passers in the Black Cats squad and in his absence Moyes had called on Rodwell to 'take responsibility' in games and be the driving force in midfield.
He had shown improvement but suffered another setback at Selhurst Park.
That injury is not thought to be as bad as first feared and Rodwell could return for the trip to Goodison Park next weekend, but if not the Sunderland boss that Gibson can help the void.
He said: "He's someone who can make the passes, keep the game moving on the ball and do the right things most of the time. That's what we want."


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Sony, Viacom Agree To PS4 TV Deal: MTV, BET, VH1, MMA Coming To PlayStation 4 TV Service This Year?
PS4 owners will have more TV viewing options once the console ships this holiday season. Sony has entered an agreement with Viacom to create an online TV service that will launch later this year, according to the Wall Street Journal and Joystiq.
What does this mean for PS4 owners? There's a chance that you'll be able to watch channels and programs like MTV, BET, VH1, Showtime, Comedy Central, SpikeTV, Logo, Nickelodeon, MMA fights and much more once the unnamed TV service launches, assuming the report is accurate. For what it's worth Sony has filed a trademark for PlayStation TV with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The service would also be available to PS3 owners as well as high-def TVs, but we're assuming that those would be Sony TVs only.
The report also indicates that the service will feature on-demand programming as well as cable channels and a "recommended programming" feature that will suggest programs for you to watch based on viewing habits, much as Netflix does.
It's unknown whether the service would be availablel for use with the PS Vita. Pricing information is currently unknown as well, though we hope they would strongly compete with the prices of cable TV services, which can be prohibitive.
What do you think? Would you be willing to sign up for PlayStation TV? Why or why not? How much would you be willing to pay for PlayStation TV? Which Viacom channels would you most want to see featured on PlayStation TV and why? Sound off in the comments below.


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Sweat still dripped off his face and soaked his jersey when Lamar Odom approached the media Monday after his first practice with the Clippers in two weeks.
Odom was jovial despite being peppered with questions about his availability for the Clippers' season opener Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. He sat out the last five exhibition games with a bone bruise in his left foot.
"Hopefully I'll play," Odom said about the season opener. "Hopefully, if the trainer lets me. It's always his decision."
Odom was asked whether his knee was injured during the summer, which would explain why he came to training camp out of shape and overweight.
"Injuries are a part of the game," Odom said. "I don't know what else to tell you."
He was asked whether he was finally in game-shape condition.
"Yeah," he responded.
Odom also was asked how much he weighed.
"I don't know," he said. "I just go out there and play. I don't weigh myself."
Odom had the worst season of his 13-year career in Dallas in 2011-12, averaging career lows in points (6.6), rebounds (4.2) and minutes (20.5).


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Vishaal's Salute begins shoot
By Super Admin|
The current schedule would continue for 60 days without any break. It may be mentioned here that the first schedule was held in Ramoji Film City recently wherein a song was choreographed under the dance master Dinesh direction. The film is being made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu languages.
Vishaal is playing a powerful police officer's role. The director is making efforts to highlight the greatness and value of police in the society. Kota Srinivasa Rao, Ali, Hema, MS Narayana and others are in the cast. Camera is by RD Rajasekhar, music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja, while the film is being presented by GK Reddy.


text: HTC is doing what the supermarkets do; doubling their profits from a good idea. The HTC Knight is the codename for the HTC Evo Shift 4G, a smaller copy of the first Evo, HTC Evo 4G. Read on to find out more on the upcoming 4G wonder-phone from HTC. The HTC Knight, or Speedy, as some call it, is ultimately the HTC Evo Shift 4G. This is a smaller downsized copy of the awesome Evo 4G from last Summer. The Evo 4G was the first smartphone to handle the powerful WiMaX networks. It sold like hotcakes. It has great video features and even came with its own stand to watch videos with. Now there is this smaller "Shift" handset that is following in its trail. Since this smartphone is not released yet, much can change until it is but you can fine some spec details over here: HTC Knight, 4G Phone From Sprint


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From the Publisher:
This shady ward extends in the southwest side of the Great City. The Dock Ward features many small alleys and streets that eventually end down to the docks. The docks are the trade link of the city; here there is always bustling activity as the ships come and go at every time of the night and day. Here, of course, many illegal activities are hidden and shady individuals move in and out the salt-smelling alleys and tavern of the Dock Ward. Numerous taverns and inns are placed on the very front end of the buildings, facing the great harbor of the city. Diving in the back alleys you can find even more entertaining places, such as houses of pleasure, gambling houses and so on. This blueprint features six of these buildings. The number of the building refers to the map available in the Great City blueprint. Some descriptions of these buildings follow.


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Today Is The First Day Of Spring!
To Everything A Season . . .
I'm ready to go to posting once a week and I think Fridays are a good day to share a new page with you. But, for this week, I am posting on Thursday because it's the FIRST DAY OF SPRING! We've waited sooooo long for this day to arrive.
Today I'm showing more pictures of flowers but they are the cultivated type, ones we grow on purpose from special seeds or plants we purchase. They are meant to send you off into your weekend with a smile and a light heart.
|Oxalis, or Shamrock, is a lovely, little flower. they are readily available in white, yellow, and purple, easy to care for, and will reward you with flowers all year long if grown inside.
|Oxalis - just another color
|Primrose plants pop up at this time of year and are popular for gift-giving at Easter time. Our supermarkets are filled with beautiful colors of Primroses. This one struck me because of the color combination.
|This is a stone planter outside a door. It's such cheery, spring-like, wonderful way to be welcomed!
We'll meet again next week, on Friday. Until then, wishing you gentle breezes, warm sunshine, and flowers:>)


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We are looking for exceptional people who will bring their knowledge, experience, and great attitude with them to our growing organization.
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Our drive round London on the M25 was amazingly uneventful, even crossing the beautiful Queen Elizabeth II bridge (although it's a bit pricey now and you have to pay online before you cross). It's an amazing structure with great views westward towards Canary Wharf and eastward on the Thames Estuary.
|Queen Elizabeth II Bridge
Pidou has a vast array of wine, mainly well known brands sold in the UK supermarket; Echo Falls, Blossom Hill, Hardy's VR, as well as spirits, bottled beer and matching beer glasses. Our favourite easy drinking Cotes du Rhone is Celliers des Dauphins and is best priced at Pidou.
|Our favourite Cotes du Rhone
Leon Perdigal (another Cotes du Rhone) was a must, as was a bottle of our favourite champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. Majestic have a great selection of Luis Felipe Edwards, Oxford Landing, Yalumba and Brancott Estate wines; it's a hard choice to decide which to bring home but they do have a tasting station for the obligatory sampling. Duc de Belmont was a red recommended by our friends, it's always good to try new wines.
|Majestic Calais - tasting station
|Calais Wine - an amazing place
|One of my favourite wines
|3 litres to share - fabulous idea
|My set of four - the darkest was my favourite
|Friday night's Cafe Gourmand - all delicious
|Saturday Night Cafe Gourmand with an additional glass of wine
Montreuil is where The Wine Society has it's french shop and being as we're members we called by. Unfortunately the wines they stocked were not the ones we or our friends were hoping to buy but we did find Duo des Deux Mers which is one of our favourites. It's a good place to call by if you are in the area.
|Montreuil's Ramparts
|The Wine Society Shop in Montreuil
|Duo des Deux Mers
On returning to Calais we did our final shopping at Auchan, one of the large supermarkets. Although wine was on my list I do buy many other things in France and this trip had a must - a new Raclette cooker. Our previous one was in much need of being replaced and we found just the one in the electrical department. A new t-shirt, hand wash (refills), shower gel, smoked garlic, cheese, olives, pate, vanilla sugar, coffee and cordials were all happily added to our trolley before we had just a quick look in the wines. We do also bring beer home, namely Belgium beer and this time the brands included Rince Cochon and Kwak. Our best find in Auchan was a Sauvignon from the Ardeche which I had enjoyed last holiday and a great Cremant de Loire which is one of our favourite sparkling wine.
|Cremant de Loire
A brilliant weekend with great friends - one I'm sure will be repeated. If you'd like more details about visiting Calais there is a separate page at the top of my blog - definitely worth a trip.
And if you like to chat about wine why not join my online forum Cuveé Reserve, where members share tasting notes, upcoming events and other wine related tips. Please mention you found the forum through my blog and I'll authorise your membership - Cuveé Reserve.


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today I post special card, this is a CD card. I'll explain steps before show the card. This CD card was inpired in me by Tanja.
For this card, you need :
Cardstock : 14 cm x 28.5 cm
13.5 cm x 15.5 cm
Paper : 13 cm x 13 cm
Fold the big cardstock at 14 cm and 14.5 cm
Fold the small cardstock at 05 cm , 1 cm , 14,5 cm and 15 cm
Stick the paterned paper on the frontside of the smaller cardstock.
Put a CD in the middle of the bae and mark it.
Then, draw a line at 1.3 cm on the top and the bottom of your card. Then, mesure 2 cm on the left and on the right side and draw lines.
Use a Crop-a-dil to make two holes. Then, use a cutter and a ruler for to connect holes. See pictures:
Return the small cardstock.
Stick with a strong tape on two fold outdoor of your card. Stick on right part of big cardstock.
Now, you have just decorate the front of the card and project is finish.
Thanks for the visite.


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You are probably wondering what I'm going to tell you? Having experienced a number of surprises in my garden and parklands and shared them with my friends and acquaintances, I have decided to put some of my thoughts down on paper. The surprises that I come across are not always welcome. First, I must say that I actually find my garden to be quite a surprising place at all times of the year. However, now that the gardening year is slowly coming to a close, there have been a lot of really nice surprises in store.
The last rhododendron blossom in November is certainly one of these. This provides fascination every year. Roses and rose buds that seem to blossom irrespective of the season put you in a good mood, particularly in late autumn. For me, there is nothing to beat the bright reds of Virginia creeper or sumac. We all know the glorious array of colours that many gardens can produce at this time of year and I receive a lot of images filled with the golden shades of autumn taken by nature-lovers on their mobile phones. In my own gardens, I am particularly fond of the autumnal colours of the Japanese maples as the sun shines through the leaves, creating a light effect that knows no equal. However, in my opinion, the intense red of the Virginia creeper still wins out over this colourful display.
I can also be surprised by the beauty of the hoarfrost on the leaves in the morning. Take a little time for a closer look at a particular area of your garden. Naturally, gardens can be a popular spot for migrating birds in the late autumn. The lime trees in our courtyard provide a welcome roost for starlings, who seem to enjoy practising their flight formations and the opportunity for some lively debate.
If I think beyond the winter months, then my mind immediately turns to scilla flowers and snowdrops. I love it when these flowers are allowed to run wild. I am often surprised by unexpected encounters with these plants. This is often the work of voles, who are usually unwelcome visitors to my garden, but in this instance they do some good. Other less pleasant surprises are the various molehills that appear in the lawn, which are perfectly suitable for tripping over. Then of course there are the deep holes dug by dogs in search of the elusive moles…
Finally a few words about foliage: Leaves, leaves and again, leaves! Even if it is no surprise to find leaves falling from the trees, the quantities never cease to amaze me every year. I imagine many readers will agree with me.
VIKING garden expert
Baron Robert von Süsskind
A wide range of colours – on the same tree.
Roses flowering at the end of the year can be a surprise for many of us.
Negative surprises: Moles can be astonishingly productive.
The late-autumn garden with its sometimes golden shades.
By Baron Robert von Süsskind
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Welcome at
Water and the Environment
The Bauhaus-University Weimar / Germany offers a distance learning course on Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, entitled "Water and the Environment". Our Masters program has been offered since 1996 in German. An adaptation of the content to the English language currently is underway. The first two courses that from now on can be studied in English, with 8 credit points each, cover the following topics:
"Basic process engineering in industrial wastewater treatment"; and
"Applied process engineering in industrial wastewater treatment".
Please click on the course names to get additional information and summaries. If you would like to register for any of those courses, have questions or need help please do not hesitate to contact us via email, mail or telephone:
eMail: info[at]bauing.uni-weimar.de
Mail: Wasser und Umwelt
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Coudraystr. 7
99423 Weimar
Telephone: +49 3643 584627
Our courses are state of the art and science. Learning materials are up-dated in a two-year cycle, making sure that new and up-to-date materials are always provided.
Our programme:
At the present time, we offer 240 credits in German and 16 credits in total in English for distance learning in higher education (M.Sc.). Additional modules in English will be available in the near future. The next course to be available in English, with approximately 16 credit points, will be on:
"Innovative sanitation-systems and eco sanitation".
We expect to offer a full Master course within the next 3 to 4 years entirely in the English language. All courses available here will be full creditable on the master course later.
Distance learning: requirements and process
Our courses are self contained thematically. They can be studied as they offered without any entry requirements. Though a certain previous knowledge on engineering and/or sanitation is useful.
Students studying our course will be provided with study materials in printed form and in digital in pdf format. Over our online learning-platform the students are in contact with an advisor. The advisor will also send tasks in a 2-week cyclye that the student will work on with the help of the study materials. On each curse 4-5 tasks will be given, based on the results achieved, the student will be given a grade. If 60% of the possible score is achieved, the student will be provided with a certificate by the Bauhaus-University Weimar. If the score is lower than 60% the students can repeat the course to improve the grade.
Educational books
We are very proud to produce our own educational books as bases for our Master course, as well as for the free book market. The success of our books in Germany states their high quality and educational content. With our first online courses on industrial wastewater treatment (see above) our first two educational books in English language have been published. These books are available in book stores or can be ordered directly. Just get in contact with us via email or phone.
After a successful participation a certificate will be issued to the students. This is to certify which course, which amount of hours and at what score the course was studied. Please klick here to have a look at the certificate!
The costs of our courses include a book with the study material, a digital version of our study material, access to our online platform and assistance by an advisor. It also contains after a successful participation the certificate and any postage.
Half semester course of 8 credit points 1.650,00 US Dollars
Full semester course of 16 credit points 2.950,00 US Dollars
The Bauhaus-University Weimar
Our university is built upon a foundation of honored traditions. Some of the most significant chapters of art and architectural history were written at the Bauhaus University. Founded in 1860 as a school of arts and crafts, it became the place of the revolution of design, the "Staatliches Bauhaus" of Walter Gropius in 1919. In 1954 the faculty of civil engineering, where the study course on Water and the Environment is offered, was founded. Over the years the university further developed to the modern University it is today. Additional facts and information of the history of the University can be found at the following site: www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/profile/portrait/
On 22. of July 2014 we started our English programme: be welcome!


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I'm using my blogging ability to wish a happy birthday to an American Treasure, Judy Greer. Greer first caught my eye as the younger sister in the under-appreciated classic Chicago movie, Kissing a Fool. Many people may remember her as Jennifer Garner's enemy in 13 Going on 30 (I was rooting for Judy's character). She's also appeared in many TV shows such as Arrested Development and Two and a Half Men. My favorite role, however, just uses Judy's voice as Cheryl Tunt in my favorite animated series Archer. For those unfamiliar with her character in Archer, she works as a receptionist, but is extremely wealthy. I would assume with such wealth Cheryl has a very diversified portfolio and if she watches the markets closely may sometimes be concerned about a pullback in the stock market. If Judy Greer's talents include knowledge of the option markets I believe she would suggest Cheryl Tunt consider a collar with SPX options to lock in the value of her portfolio in a low cost manner.
With anticipation that the S&P 500 may give up 10% or 20% and take Cheryl's fortune down with it, Judy may suggest buying S&P 500 (SPX) put options in a dollar amount equal to the value of her portfolio and then selling SPX call options to help pay for that protection. The result can be locking in the value of a portfolio, but of course, giving up any upside. With 100's of millions of dollars in the bank, Cheryl Tunt probably would be most concerned with preserving that capital than growing it, I mean how much money does a girl need?
As a more specific example, the S&P 500 is trading around 2160 as I type this, if Cheryl were concerned about the stock market through the end of August she may consider purchasing the SPX Aug 31st 2160 Put for 34.10 and selling the SPX Aug 31st 2160 Call for 29.10 and a net cost of 5.00 per collar or $500 before commissions. This would cost about 0.25% of the portfolio value since the notional value of each of these SPX options is equal to $216,000. The result of this would be sacrificing any market upside, but being assured that in the case of some sort of market correction, the value of her stock portfolio is safe. At least through August 31st.
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John Johnson Elementary
Welcome to John Johnson Elementary. I am beginning my sixth year as Principal at JJE and it has been filled with many exciting and fun opportunities.
John Johnson has so many great and wonderful staff members as well as parents that are excited to see students learn and grow everyday. I enjoy helping teachers provide awesome learning opportunities for our students.
I am proud to say that I am a product of the Decatur County School System. I graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1989 and went on to attend Troy State University and earn a degree in Music Education. I also attended Valdosta State University to earn a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. I taught music West Bainbridge Elementary and Potter Street Elementary before beginning a 10 year term as band director at Hutto Middle School. My time in the Decatur County School System has been full of joy and excitement. I am excited about continuing my work at John Johnson Elementary and helping teachers and students.
Awesome things are happening at JJE where "Everybody is Somebody", come by and check us out.


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"Taetiseo releases "Twinkle"" plus 19 more
- Taetiseo releases "Twinkle"
- J.Y. Park releases MV for "You're the One"
- Yoochun shares a 'couple photo' with Han Ji Min
- T.O.P paint brush has fans laughing
- miss A's Jia is enjoying the beautiful weather
- Lee Dong Wook looks dashing in a baseball uniform
- Ivy reveals J.Y.Park was in awe of her figure
- Jaejoong's 9-set selca amuses followers
- Rainbow's Jisook roars for her fans
- Haha reveals his thoughts on 'Infinity Challenge'
- T-ara's CFs for 'Wild Roses' released!
- Simon D and Heechul take a snapshot at a PC Center
- 4minute's HyunA gives Sohyun a back hug
- Rainbow has a blast at Lady Gaga's concert!
- Performances from April 28th's 'Music Core'!
- Ivy impresses with "Torn Heart" on 'Music Core'!
- U-KISS makes a fierce comeback with "DORADORA" on 'Music Core'
- B.A.P is back with "POWER" on 'Music Core'!
- Girls' Generation's Taeyeon performs a special stage with "Missing You Like Crazy" on 'Music Core'
- F.CUZ returns with "No.1″ on 'Music Core'!
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:07 AM PDT
After the release of individual video teasers featuring members, Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun, Girls' Generation's sub unit, Taetiseo, have released their much mini album!
"Twinkle" is a medium tempo dance track featuring a '70s/'80s vibe with a catchy melody, and shows off the powerful vocals of the three members.
With the release of "Twinkle" under their belt, Taetiseo will release the physical album on May 2nd. The girls will then hold their sub unit debut stage on May 3rd through 'M! Countdown'.
Without further ado, check out "Twinkle" below and remember to support by purchasing the music on iTunes!
Short Introduction:
Baby Steps Preview:
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Chance to win a special gift from Girls' Generation. SMTOWN has come up with a special giveaway for fans who purchase 'TWINKLE' through iTunes. Lucky winners will be receiving a special gift from Girls' Generation – TTS.
How to Win
1. Purchase the GIRLS' GENERATION – TTS MINI ALBUM 'TWINKLE' on iTunes
*Event Duration
*Album booklet and audio file of the members introducing the tracks will be provided ONLY to those who buy the album on iTunes.
J.Y. Park releases MV for "You're the One"
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:04 AM PDT
As reported earlier, producer and singer J.Y. Park has released his second track, "You're the One (Only You)", off his mini album 'Spring – 5 Songs for a New Love'. In addition to revealing a set of teaser photos and a short video teaser, he has just released the music video!
The music video is in a different nature than his previous track, "Someone Else", the song is more upbeat and dance worthy. J.Y. Park proves he's still got the moves while dressed to impress in various colored suits.
Remember to support by purchasing his music on iTunes!
Yoochun shares a 'couple photo' with Han Ji Min
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 07:30 AM PDT
Park Yoochun, JYJ member and star of the drama 'Rooftop Prince', shared a cute photo he took with co-star Han Ji Min.
Yoochun tweeted yesterday, "North Jeolla Province has such nice weather today," with a photo of the two stars giving off a couple vibe. He placed his arm comfortably around Han Ji Min as they stood in front of beautiful scenery.
Followers commented, "How do they look so good together," "This is a couple shot that brightens my heart," and "Lee Gak-Park Ha forever!"
Source + Image: Yoochun's Twitter
T.O.P paint brush has fans laughing
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 06:59 AM PDT
A paint brush resembling T.O.P of Big Bang has fans cracking up with laughter.
A post titled "Boot Shakalaka", a pun on T.O.P's part in Big Bang's "Fantastic Baby" and the Korean word for paint brush ("boot"), has surfaced online.
The Big Bang member's face was drawn on the upper handle of the brush while the actual brush itself served as his hair. Fans are reported to have been incredibly amused by the discovery as the "Shakalaka brush" was detailed down to the mint coloring of T.O.P's hair.
In related news, Big Bang will wrap up their promotions of mini-album 'ALIVE' on April 29th's SBS 'Inki Gayo', and depart for their tour in Japan.
Source + Photo: Bnt News via Nate
miss A's Jia is enjoying the beautiful weather
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 06:30 AM PDT
miss A's Jia shared a selca today with a message revealing her excitement about the beautiful weather.
She posted on Twitter, "Today's weather is the best!!!! Love it ^^ I'm gonna go out and enjoy it!!! kekeke." In the photo, Jia is giving a thumb up, indicating her approval of the weather and showing her unique variety of aegyo.
Fans commented on the tweet saying, "Going on a picnic is the best for days like today," "You look excited," and "Just like the weather, you're also beautiful."
Source + Image: Jia's Twitter
Lee Dong Wook looks dashing in a baseball uniform
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 05:57 AM PDT
Photos of actor and 'Strong Heart' host Lee Dong Wook attending a baseball game with gagman Jung Joon Ha and announcer Kim Hwan has netizens buzzing over his dashing looks.
The photos surfaced online on April 28th, and revealed the celebrity baseball team 'Han' warming up for a game.
Lee Dong Wook, who is seen wearing uniform number 19, received the most attention as viewers were charmed by his tall and strong figure. The actor looks very adept at the sport. His solid form and posture as he throws the ball suggest that he's an experienced player. Fans were extremely delighted to see this new found charm of Lee Dong Wook.
There are many celebrity sports teams in South Korea, ranging from basketball to soccer. Celebrity baseball team 'Han' is one of the oldest as it has a 14-year-long history. The team consists of Yoo Jae Suk, Jung Joon Ha, Lee Hwi Jae, Yoon Jong Shin, Lee Dong Wook, Kim Hwan, and more.
It's reported that the team meets every week to hang out and practice.
Source + Photos: Osen
Ivy reveals J.Y.Park was in awe of her figure
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 05:23 AM PDT
On the recent episode of KBS' 'Sketchbook', Ivy shared an episode she had with J.Y.Park.
Ivy started off by revealing, "J.Y.Park named me Ivy." She continued,"J.Y.Park says that you have to dress up accordingly when you're singing."
She shared that she actually had to wear heels and flashy outfits when she sang sexy songs. She subtly bragged, "So when I sang a sexy song, I wore a very tight outfit, and J.Y.Park was in awe."
Ivy shyly added, "I'm sorry," humoring the audience with her apology for bragging.
The singer was previously a trainee of JYP Entertainment.
Source+Picture: Star News via Nate
Jaejoong's 9-set selca amuses followers
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 04:52 AM PDT
JYJ member Jaejoong's 9-set selca is drawing attention from fans.
On April 28th, the idol tweeted, "If I become tired, I lose," revealing a photo set in which he did indeed look very determined to stay awake.
With every additional selca, Jaejoong's eyes look as if they're one step closer to being fully shut. With the intense workload of a super idol, Jaejoong looks like he's definitely trying his best to overcome exhaustion.
Followers commented, "You are about to fall asleep," "Goodbye to dreamland =D," and "Why do you look so hot when you're tired?"
Source + Photos: Jaejoong's Twitter
Rainbow's Jisook roars for her fans
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 04:20 AM PDT
Rainbow member Jisook recently took to her Twitter blog to upload a cute photo of herself imitating a Domo-kun doll.
On April 27th, Jisook tweeted, "I imitated this doll's expression. Roar."
Although she made an attempt to imitate the "monster", fans were definitely more amused than startled. Jisook also looks a lot younger than her actual age in the selca as she holds her pink monster up while putting on a cute, dorky expression.
Followers expressed, "Rainbow are aegyo queens," "You look more adorable than the doll," and "Love your creamy skin."
Source + Photos: Jisook's Twitter
Haha reveals his thoughts on 'Infinity Challenge'
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 03:50 AM PDT
Singer HaHa recently revealed his thoughts on MBC's 'Infinity Challenge'.
On April 27th he posted on his Twitter, "It's been a while, but we filmed 'Infinity Challenge' yesterday… I almost died laughing. I was excited and also bitter for some reason.. Our Lee Na Young, Lee Tae Sung, Lee Joon, and now joining our family Defconn, I was so happy filming with you all. It was a very thankful day. I only want to show everyone what we did!"
Followers commented, "We only want to watch this now too," "I will wait forever," and "Fan of Lee Na Young… I'm going crazy wanting to watch this."
It seems Lee Na Young followed through on her promise to appear on 'Infinity Challenge' after the "Strike Special" episode.
Who's excited for the new episode of 'Infinity Challenge'?!
Source & Picture: OSEN
T-ara's CFs for 'Wild Roses' released!
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 03:22 AM PDT
T-ara's commercials for outdoor clothing brand Wild Roses have been released!
Hyomin previously tweeted a photo of the group in cat woman outfits, and fans speculated whether it was a teaser of T-ara's next concept. The cat woman concept was just one of many silly and adorable outfits in the Wild Roses CFs, however. The outdoor clothing brand is reported to be created by female designers with women in mind.
Check out T-ara's addicting CFs, previously released teaser, and catalog photos for Wild Roses below!
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Translation: "Wild Roses, light and slim… Wild Roses, comfortably and beautifully… Wild Roses, strong and cool… I'll entrust myself to you! My healing outdoor."
Previously released teaser:
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Simon D and Heechul take a snapshot at a PC Center
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 02:47 AM PDT
Simon D recently treated fans to a charismatic photo taken with Super Junior's Heechul!
On April 27th, Simon D tweeted, "I met Heechul hyung for the first time in a while, but the location was at the PC bang. kekeke. let's rock n LOL".
PC bangs, which literally mean "PC rooms", are common and abundant in South Korea. They contain numerous computers for the convenience of consumers, who can surf the web, work, play computer games, and watch entertainment. However, they are mostly used by gamers, especially Starcraft enthusiasts. Based on Simon D's tweet, the two seem to have met coincidentally at a random PC center. Could Simon D and Heechul be Starcraft players?
His followers tweeted back with, "Wow, you both met at the PC room," "You two look like real siblings," and "Looking hot in that pose."
Source + Photos: Simon D's Twitter
4minute's HyunA gives Sohyun a back hug
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 02:17 AM PDT
4minute's Sohyun revealed a heartwarming photo of her and group mate HyunA.
On April 27th, Sohyun tweeted, "Today, HyunA unnie is MCing for 'Music Bank'! Kim MC. You must watch today's Music Bank."
The members look like sisters as HyunA stood behind Sohyun, giving a warm back hug.
Followers commented, "4minute jjang," "So cute, yet so sexy," and "I will watch today's Music Bank!"
Source + Photos: Sohyun's Twitter
Rainbow has a blast at Lady Gaga's concert!
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 01:47 AM PDT
Many of you are probably aware that Lady Gaga stopped by South Korea to kick off her concert, 'Born This Way Ball'.
Her presence had a huge impact on international and South Korean media from the moment she stepped into Incheon airport. It looks like Korean idols were also eager to watch her performance as Rainbow recently shared their experience at the concert!
On April 27th, Rainbow's Ji Sook tweeted, "Rainbow has appeared at Lady Gaga's concert~ Thanks to Lady Gaga unnie, we got rid of our stress! We are leaving after relieving our stress~ The live performance was the best!!! Kyaaaaaa >_< ."
The Korean Media Rating Board attempted to elevate the age requirement for the concert from 12 to 18 as there were some conservatives who believed Gaga's sexually explicit songs and pornographic images would "pollute the minds of youths". However, it looks like the concert carried out smoothly; reports state that over 45,000 filled up the stadium.
Performances from April 28th's 'Music Core'!
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 01:17 AM PDT
MBC's 'Music Core' is back once again with another fun and exciting show!
Today's show was guided by none other than Girls' Generation's Tiffany, Taeyeon, and Seohyun (Taetiseo) who displayed their fun and dorky aegyo as always.
Aside from the usual stages, talented boy groups U-KISS and F.CUZ return to the stage on 'Music Bank' with "DORADORA" and "No.1", respectively.
Continuing with today's slew of comebacks, sexy diva Ivy returns with her sweet ballad titled "Torn Heart".
And lastly, what BABYs have anxiously been waiting for since B.A.P's last round of promotions for "Warrior": the boys' comeback stage for "POWER"!
Check out the adorable MC cuts below!
< Taetiseo (TTS) Teaser >
< Bonus Blooper: Music Core broadcast accident (with MC reaction) >
Performances from today's show includes B1A4, NU'EST, 4minute, SISTAR, EXO-K, Baechigi, Noel, Baek Chung Kang, Sunny Hill, 5tion, Supernova, Girl's Day, Electroboyz, and Aurora!
Check them out below, and be sure to check out the debut/comeback stages for today by clicking the artist/song name above!
< B1A4 > *Goodbye Stage*
< NU'EST > *Goodbye Stage*
< Electroboyz > *Comeback Stage*
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Ivy impresses with "Torn Heart" on 'Music Core'!
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 01:03 AM PDT
After 2 and a half years, Ivy has finally returned to the music landscape.
Ivy has released her new EP 'INTERVIEW' along with the music video for the title ballad track, "Torn Heart". It has been a long time away for Ivy, and she is more than determined to deliver joy to her fans with a fresh, new transformation. The singer who has up until now been known as a sexy K-Pop diva with dance track songs has transformed with a mellow ballad track.
Check out her emotional performance below, and check out the rest of today's clips here.
U-KISS makes a fierce comeback with "DORADORA" on 'Music Core'
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 12:58 AM PDT
Idol group U-KISS is finally back with the release of their 6th mini album 'DORADORA'!
Their title song "DORADORA" is a powerful dance track that lays a funky beat as the foundation, and combines a bit of Dubstep. The melodically charismatic beat of the song will be sure to display U-KISS' unique masculine charm that sets them apart from other idols out there.
The boys returned with their comeback stage on today's episode of 'Music Core' with "DORADORA".
Don't miss out and check it out! Be sure to also check out the rest of today's performances here!
B.A.P is back with "POWER" on 'Music Core'!
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 12:54 AM PDT
B.A.P.'s new mini-album 'POWER' has been released.
The group's second album features 4 tracks in all, and like the "Warriors" that they are, the titles included suggest a strong and aggressive theme. B.A.P. will be covering genres from dance to rap and hip hop.
Following the album release, the boys of B.A.P continue promotions with their comeback stage on 'Music Core' with title track "POWER".
BABYs, check it out below, and the rest of today's performances here.
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon performs a special stage with "Missing You Like Crazy" on 'Music Core'
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 12:49 AM PDT
Girl's Generation's kid leader Taeyeon has once again solidified her 'Queen of OST' status with the release of "Missing You Like Crazy".
The song, which serves as the main OST for MBC's drama 'The King 2 Hearts', has been topping many charts, so much so that Taeyeon was provided the opportunity to hold a special stage!
On today's episode of MBC's 'Music Core', Taeyeon took the stage to perform "Missing You Like Crazy".
Check out her absolutely flawless performance below, and be sure to view the rest of today's performances here!
F.CUZ returns with "No.1″ on 'Music Core'!
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 12:27 AM PDT
F.CUZ is back after a year and a half with their newest mini-album 'For Century Ultimate Zest'!
With the addition of two new members, the boys are ready to win the hearts of their fans with various appeals, and their sound proves how much they have grown as musicians during their time away from the music scene.
Check them out below as they perform their title track "No.1" with their fresh voices, and check out the rest of today's performances here.
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Helen Raw "A One-Woman Force of Nature"News Published at 4:45pm on Tuesday, 11 January 2011
If you have even a passing interest in the Scottish theatrical scene, before too long you will end up at the door of Helen Raw.
Like a one-woman force of nature, this vibrant and enthusiastic performer and businesswoman has her finger in so many theatrical pies she's soon going to have to use her toes as well.
Helen runs The Raw Talent Company, a recent consolidation of the previously separate Raw Talent Training, Raw Talent Education and Raw Talent Productions companies.
By bringing everything under one umbrella, she not only hopes to provide a one-stop service for anyone's dramatic needs, but to also realise her goal of setting up Actors Centre Scotland, a hub for the theatrical community.
"I'd like it to be a centre for all schools and disciplines," she explains, "as well as a social hub and somewhere where people can meet and network."
"There's a real demand in Edinburgh and central Scotland for something like that."
And she's well placed to see her vision become reality. Not only does her Raw Talent Company provide everything from tuition for kids to fully-fledged film & theatre production, Helen is also the Secretary and Vice Chair of the East of Scotland general branch of Equity; and Artistic Director for the New Victoria Project (the campaign to transform the old Odeon cinema on Clerk Street into a cutting-edge performance space).
It's safe to say theatre runs in Helen's blood. Born in Darlington, she moved to Fife with her parents when she was a baby, growing up with a love of performance.
"I put on my first show when I was eight!" she says.
By the age of 17, Helen had set up a successful children's theatre company; then became an after-school drama teacher at Inverkeithing High School.
In 2001, the lure of a life on the ocean wave proved irresistible and she became a cruise ship entertainer and singer, frequently receiving critical acclaim from the ships' directors. Then, after her acting training in the States, she returned to Scotland where she has racked up acclaim as an actress, singer and all-round performer.
"I played the role of the mother in Timmy, a Scottish film which was nominated for 'Best Drama' by the Royal Television Society Awards," she says.
"Then last year I appeared in a Fringe show, as well as recording children's songs and nursery rhymes for Twinkle Trax."
"This year, I'm really thrilled to be appearing in The Vagina Monologues as part of the V-Day initiative." [a global movement to stop violence against women]
"And I'm also writing a one-woman show based on my recent personal experiences – A Wife Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas!"
"Oh, and I'll be resurrecting my cabaret shows too – me singing songs by Streisand, The Carpenters and Eva Cassidy with a full live band."
It's a wonder she has any time to sleep, let alone drive forward all her other plans and ambitions.
"It certainly stops me being bored!" she says, laughing. "Though if I was forced to pick one thing, it would be the shows. I'm a born performer!". "Having said that, I've another couple of exciting meetings about new ventures coming up, so watch this space!"
Fortunately, no-one's forcing Helen to choose. With her passion, experience and acumen, we're pretty sure she'll make a success of whatever she turns her hand to.
And we're also confident that before very long we'll be running a feature on the Actors Centre Scotland too.
written by Keith D Edinburgh for Edinburgh Spotlight (www.edinburghspotlight.com)
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Nancy Davis, PhD, CME director with the American Academy of Family Physicians, sent around this great note thanking Craig Campbell, Director of Professional Development for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and out-going president of the Society of Academic CME, for all his work on the organization's behalf. When I saw it, well, everyone should have such a tribute. Nancy gave me the OK to post it here:
For those of you who were not able to attend the SACME Business Meeting in Austin, there was a presentation of a plaque to our out-going President, Craig Campbell, which included a small inukshuk. The following explanation was read at the presentation:
Inukshuks were built by the Inuit people of northern Canada. They rise from the landscape always in human form as solid guardians, keeping the vigil to direct travelers along the best and safest path. They say, "I've been here before and you are on the right path." To build an inukshuk, you must find the perfect balance for each rock. No rock is more important than the other and each creation is unique.
Craig served as our inukshuk during his presidency, leading us down the right path, not favoring one rock over another, finding the perfect balance to move us forward.
Is that not a beautiful tribute? It brought tears to my eyes--would that we all could do for our organizations what it sounds like Dr. Campbell did for SACME.


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Emory University will serve as host of the 2017 UAA Volleyball Championship Friday and Saturday. Carnegie Mellon University enters the championship as the top seed after posting a 6-1 record in UAA round robin play.
Carnegie Mellon (27-3), which reached the championship match a year ago, seeks its first UAA title. The top seeds are ranked ninth in the most recent American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Poll.
Washington University (21-9), which captured its 21st Association title in 2015, is seeded second in the championship and ranked 19th in the AVCA poll.
University of Chicago (22-6). is seeded third and ranked 20th. The Maroons won the UAA title in 2013.
Host Emory (25-5) enters the championship tournament ranked seventh in Division III and are seeded fourth. The Eagles won their seventh UAA title last season.
Case Western Reserve University (17-11), the only team to defeat Carnegie Mellon in round robin play, are seeded fifth.
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|" . . . one insular Tahiti . . ."
I first came across this gem of poetic prose when listening to the audio version of Wayne Dyers' "There Is a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem." Dyer devotes a chapter in his book, "Wisdom of the Ages," to this snippet from Herman Melville's masterpiece, "Moby Dick," prompting me to once more attempt - and this time finish - what is one of the singular masterpieces of English/American literature. (D.H. Lawrence, himself a master of the deep and thoughtful spiritual novel, called it, "one of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world.")
A fuller quote containing the same passage, witnesses Melville comparing (as always, metaphorically) the deceptive, hidden 'dangers' of the sea with the peaceful and 'docile' land. He writes:
"Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest of azure. Consider also the devilish brilliance and beauty of many of its most remorseless tribes, as the dainty embellished shape of many species of sharks. Consider, once more, the universal cannibalism of the sea; all of whose creatures prey upon each other, carrying on eternal war since the world began.
Consider all this; and then turn to this green, gentle, and most docile earth; consider them both, the sea and the land; and do you not find a strange analogy to something in yourself? For as this appalling ocean surrounds the verdant land, so in the soul of man there lies one insular Tahiti full of peace and joy, but encompassed by all the horrors of the half known life. God keep thee! Push not off from that isle, thou canst never return!"
|Herman Melville (1819-1891)
Our ordinary way of experiencing the world, flitting from pleasure to pleasure as we try and gratify the desires of the ego, seems pleasant. Yet, underneath "the loveliest" of these seemingly "azure" pleasures, lurks the fears, anger and unquenchable lusts that too-often cause so-called "normal people" to hurt themselves, others and especially their closest loved ones with their thoughts, words and actions. (As it says in the Book of James: "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways;" James:1-8.)
Underneath, enshrouded and obscured by the raging waters of this 'egoic' sea is the true "Self,' or the 'soul,' if you prefer. And the 'soul,' what one spiritual master called the "kingdom of God," is by its very nature eternal, or "green," gentle and "docile." Hence, the same teacher said that one had to become "as a little Child" to enter into that "kingdom of God (that) is within you." (Luke: 17:21)
Of course, these are universal observations of humankind's nature. However, Melville, who was more of a free-thinker than most, was a product of his time and culture, and so it makes some spiritual sense to refer to the widom tradtion he was immersed within. But, Melville was very much a product of his times and, though perhaps unrecognized as such, his writing and seeming philosophy is very much in the tradition of the American Transcendentalists who came of age around him.
|Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
". . . (T)he soul in man is not an organ, but animates and exercises all the organs; is not a function, like the power of memory, of calculation, of comparison, but uses these as hands and feet; is not a faculty, but a light; is not the intellect or the will, but the master of the intellect and will; is the background of our being in which they lie - an immensity not possessed, and that cannot be possessed. From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all. . . .What we commonly call man . . . does not, as we know him, represent himself, but misrepresents himself. Him we do not respect, but the soul, whose organ he is, would he let it appear through his actions would make our knees bend. When it breathes through his intellect it is genius; when it breathes through his will, it is virtue; when it flows through his affection, it is love. And the blindness of the intellect begins when it would be something of itself. The weakness of the will begins when the individual would be something of himself."Or, as Melville cautions: Once one embraces the intellect of the ego, one "pushes off" from "the insular Tahiti," and becomes ensnared in "the half known life" that obscures the soul. Be wary, he warns us. "God keep thee! Push not off from that isle, thou canst never return!"
As many an inmate knows, once one listens to the voice and desires of the ego, he undertakes a dangerous journey from which few ever return. Only Ishmael survived the great white whale. The ego-driven Captain Ahab led all the rest of the Pequod's crew - including the noble savage and master harpooner, Queequeq, who sensed Ahab's inevitable folly - to their death in what proved to be very "treachorous" seas, indeed.
|Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)
"This 'all' feeling, though, there is some truth in (it). You must have felt it, lying on the grass on a warm summer's day. Your legs seem to send out shoots into the earth. Your hair feels like leaves upon your head. This is the 'all' feeling. But what plays the mischief with the truth is that men will insist upon the universal application of a temporary feeling or opinion.


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Stories Inc bestowed upon me the wonderful award you see to the right and that award came with some duties. I covered the first two duties in my last post "Versatile Blogger Award". This post is to cover the last two requirements, which are:
- Pass the award to up to 10 other versatile bloggers
- Let those other bloggers know you gave them the award
So the awards go to:
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Lisa at Doin' It For Me - whose blog is dark and twisty, fun and flirty, and nothing short of inspiring.
Diego at Demolishing the Block whose writing is A+++++
And finally, The unwashedmass at The Intermittent Sprocket - who gives this movie buff the insides and outs of all upcoming movies in an interesting and invigorating way.
Thanks again for the awesome award!


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