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"We've heard from the beginning itself that Ubisoft would be implementing extra content into the PlayStation 4 version of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, developed by Ubisoft Montreal. When we asked creative director Jean Guesdon about some more details regarding the same, he clarified just what the extra content entailed."
well, that's nice
hope that all 3rd party dev do the same and use the more power ps4 have
I can't wait until the full power of the PS4 is unraveled already.
I planned on getting 3 launch games but now I'm getting my 4th Assassins Creed 4 after seeing this http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Since Xbox One is the baseline for game performance, game performance on PS4 won't have any hiccups.
Smooth gameplay on PS4 on all games, easy.
Yeah. I hope 3rd party devs take advantage of the PS4, because if not, they'd be holding themselves back. And they'd better take advantage, because they've been bitching about limitations with the current gen.
Yeah I was going to pass on Assassin Creed 4 until I saw this trailer made with all actual Game-play - I believe someone at Ubisoft was saying in an interview that it was the PS4 version, which would explain why that water looks so amazing in that trailer, could be the increase in fidelity this article is talking about.. - http://bit.ly/18W7JW9 -and that's not to say it won't look good on XB1
I'm just talking about from current consoles to nex gen...
Either way I'm really excited for the title now, hopefully we will get more info as we get closer to the launch..
would be cool if they did a video explaining the difference we will see in the PS4 version.
-Again just meaning from PS3 to PS4 version -like how much has the game been tweaked for nex gen
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I'm all about the PS4.
I'm worried tho that just like this current gen, the more powerful PS3 was held back in the multiplat visuals (sad as well that for the first 3 years developers were lazy giving PS3 poor ports cause they had no interest in learning the advanced tech the cell offered) to keep games even with the 360.
I'm afraid MS will NOT allow developers to take the PS4 multiplats a notch above the XBox 1. Once again, Playstation fans have to be held back cause of the XBone being 50% less powerful.
But, But, the power of the cloud.
So I'm confused
When I heard them talking about watch dogs he worded like the xbox one had the better technical version but AC ps4
Now this is funny considering they called it extra content
What he.said.sounds more like an next gen compared to current gen type of thing but I could be wrong just funny when they give these interviews (watch dogs included) never say compared to which system knowing they two gens they are developing for
And no one giving the interview ever asks lol
Damn ubisoft didn't answer the question: which one will have superior CLOUDS?!
This is the same as that other article about Watch Dogs that the MS fans seized on, except it's the other way around.
They're comparing current and next gen, not PS4 and One.
Good to see developers use the power of the PS4 at launch, which is different than the PS3's launch and for many years. That easy to develop architecture is really paying off combined with the PS4s strong GPU and GDDR5 RAM. And according to Mark Cerny, there are going to be easier and better ways of developing games in the coming years. Which makes developer's jobs much less frustrating.
did Sony on purpose design the PS4 like an eraser to erase Xbox one from the gaming world??
It's crazy what i'm hearing lately about the two consoles!!
if X1 was like 360 i would still have bought it for the gaming experiences because i dont give a damn about graphics but right now no way that could happen with all the anti consumer decisions and the middle finger MS is giving to gamers
I lost interest in the Assasins line up long ago (I know, lol) but thank you for posting this video! I have both consoles on preorder but this video and article points to me getting it on PS4. Thanks again for the post
The PS4 is going to be excellent. I can't wait to get mine.
I might play AC4 on my PC, but if the PS4 can at least offer a decent baseline quality for multiplats (meaning no screen tearing, a solid frame rate, and decent anti-aliasing) I have always said that I might switch over to gaming more on the PS4. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
I'm getting a PS4 no matter what, though, for the amazing exclusives.
Don't worry about that. I guarantee that the extra power in the PS4 will be used by developers.
Developers didn't hold back PS3 versions to be equal to 360 versions. In some cases the PS3 versions were worse. In both cases it wasn't MS forcing developers to do it, it was the fact that the PS3 was harder to make games for.
And it also had more RAM eaten up by the operating system and a slightly weaker GPU. Getting the best from the PS3 required designing your game to maximally take advantage of the Cell's SPUs, which isn't easy to do in a multiplatform development environment.
The PS4 is easy to develop for and has plainly better hardware all around. Believe me when I say that you will see advantages on multiplatform games.
Hehehe, c'mon... Who really stops in a game and looks at the waves....also... I cannot see the wind.... Can feel it though... These articles are again just BS for hits.... Usual crap...
So, I am seeing a lot of regrets and acknowledgements of doing it wrong from MS.... But I see no people thinking giving them an extra chance... Sony tried to butt fvck you with PS3, said sorry and you dropped pants again.... These companies like to make money... And both have made bad mistakes.... But only one is evil, while one wants world domination by giving away stuff and being cheap??? Does not make sense to me.... But it is what it is.... Getting both on launch day.... Enjoy the gaming.... Also the other stuff on X1.... Some people do like that stuff, so do not put them down.....
Thanks for the link. Looks good.
Is it not clear to many people on this site that he is comparing the PS4 version to current gen consoles?
I mean really?
@Need4Game..."Since Xbox One is the baseline for game performance, game performance on PS4 won't have any hiccups. Smooth gameplay on PS4 on all games, easy."
Lol....wow how soon you Sony fans forget....lol
It appears that all of the people that made the assumption that the Xbox One Watchdog comments were comparisons to fellow 8th gen versions are now questioning what the comparison here is to.
How interesting.
Well let's hope that all the third party developers will make full use of the power on tap from the PS4.
I think the title is kind of misleading.
It seems to me that he's talking about "better effects" compared to the PS3 (and the other last-gen) versions. In no sentence he makes a comparison between PS4 and Xbox One. It's highly possible that the effects he's talking about will be at the same quality in the XBO version as well, while PS3/360 versions will obviously be inferior to the next-gen versions.
The title should have been "AC IV will have superior waves and wind simulation on the next-gen consoles".
@Gman - You don't need to put "..." every few words in your posts, I don't think you understand what the point of it is.
You guys do realize they're comparing the PS3 and PS4 versions of the game, right?
No, we don't. He never specifies what he's comparing this version to.
I think you're right.
do people still honestly think publishers allow developers to openly suggest that one company's platform has better features than another company's platform of the same game?
that crap doesn't happen anymore. Microsoft $$$ is far more valuable than appeasing a certain section of the gaming community.
You do realise tho that he didn't say that it will have superior wind etc to xbox one or pc version? It will probably be superior to xbox 360 / ps3 version. Stop dreaming.
no need to dream ...with more powerful specs and very friendly system
it's 3rd party dev's move now to make use of ps4 power
you should check out the vids provided by commenters, they seem to be running on the ps4 and it looks great. I wouldn't doubt it would look better than the xbone. Devs have no excuse now. We all know this gen 1st party sony studios showed what console was the better in terms of graphics and gameplay. Third party devs, not so much until the last couple of years of this gen
Everyone on N4G always bickering over the little things. AC4 will look great on all current and next gen systems, PS4 has the potential to look the best ok get over it and stop arguing. The real interesting thing about this article is the Vita intigration, I wonder if its feature set will be identicle to the U's Gamepad this is what could make the PS4's version the best overall experience very cool.
No....there must be absolutes.
Owning superior system = being a superior person
They need this in order to define themselves.
Thats a very Nazi style comment Armrd....
Ah crap.... That was my 3rd bubble.... I think Sony are gods, PS4 is Kate Upton in see thru lingerie.... Now please may I have more bubbles?
I call the behavior on this site as I see it.
If people don't like being referred to in that manner then I guess the best solution would be to quit behaving that way.
He doesn't say if he is comparing it to the X1/PC version or the PS3/X360 version.
I thing the PC/PS4/X1 versions are going to be very similar.
I'm pretty sure Xbox One can do anything PS4 is already doing. Any way, i'm getting both.
so now almost all games can be played on Vita
nt a AC fan but have fun to those who like this series
Every PS4 game is supposed to support this. Sony requires it.
Out of all people are taking from this article, this is what caught my eye: "...we do support the PS4 touchpad and Vita Remote Play, which means you will be able to play AC4 on your Vita through your PS4".
^This is freaking great :)
You little kids are funny, superior to the ps3 version only is what he's implying.
And just for rhe record XBOX ONE runs windows 8.1 DirectX 11.2 and has the power if the Cloud, not to mention whetherr or not the raise clock speed and or add memory. Xbox One the best games and the ONLY one running 1080p and 60fps.ut of the gate.
Seriously XBOX ONE bas 3 operating systems and it blows ls4 out of the AC water. Pun intended:-)
@ XGamer
You do realise that you just bigged up the Xbone as best you can but failed to mention any of the hardware?
Ask any PC gamer what are the 3 most important hardware components to build a decent gaming rig and achieve the best possible visuals and frame rates, it goes as follows:
CPU, GPU, Memory...
As far as the Xbone v. PS4 goes in these three fundamental areas its a tie on CPU but PS4 has a superior GPU, by up to 50% (even with a potential overclock on Xbone) and RAM, in both quality and quantity available to games.
You sound like one of those PR knobs on stage for MS when you say things like "the power of the cloud", you really have been sucked in, do a bit of research on latency and bandwidth then reassess "the power of the cloud"...
and XOne fanboys can't acccept the truth they disagree with you
But, but teh cloud, suppose to make da X1 3x more powerful !
The stupid fanboy wars im so staying PC only this gen. Just bought me a second graphics card to complete my new Pc. Now i have to wait for BF4 to truly test it no game can touch my one card now.
So if the PS4 version has superior wind and wave simulation, does that mean the Xbox version will have superior cloud simulation.......
I'll get my coat...
PR talk. /s
Or maybe they can do a little bit more with the better specs.
Tho it is true that they said the same about Xb1. Hmmmm both versions might be the same or one might be slightly more dynamic and better performance wise. We will see on release. Digital Fondry and Lens of Truth are quivering for the day to start the new generation skirmishes I bet
you didn't notice the "/s" in his comment ....did you ?!
If it's PR talk and makes the PS4 look good it's ok. If it's PR talk that makes X1 games look as good or seem better, or anything positive... it's just PR talk. :)
Only because any positives said about the XBOne in a technical sense are misninformation at best and outright lies at worst.
Did i mention anything about the X1?
Oh, i see, the troll regained his bubbles.
X1 will have a better graphics API. DirectX 11.2 allows texture tiling which will massively cut down the amount of gpu memory needed to handle textures by splitting up textures and only loading segments that are being rendered in a given frame.
Though PS4's better hardware will allow games that are not possible on X1. Its basically a mid-range PC vs a low-end PC. Kinect 2 will be good for my own motion capture for my own game engine. Though I will get PS4.
it's about credibility microsoft has lost a lot since xbone reveal .ppl are gonna call bs on their claims. think of it like this a drunken crack ho tells u an object in motion stay in motion ur gonna call bs but if ur physics teacher tells u u'll believe them
"graphics tiling" is just used to overcome bandwidth limitation which the PS4 doesn't have. Even in the worst case the PS4 reads textures @176GB/s - from anywhere in it's 8GB memory. The X1 reads 100GB/s at best if the tile is in ESRAM cache and "hopes" it doesn't need to fill the missing tiles (@68GB/s). So even without a single miss we are talking 100GB/s max vs. 176. (and with all wizzardery maybe 133GB/s - but this includes write cycles as well).
There is nothing superior in the X1 or in DX11.2. Both support compute shaders in the render pipeline and yet, the PS4 has more compute sources to begin with.
If games look the same, at first than those simply haven't been optimized for either platform. And I sure believe devs will find tricks to maximize the X1's performance - and so will they do with the PS4. Only, those 40% advantage is a constant. If you add it for the One so will do the PS4.
@SephirothX21, The DX 11.2 texture tiling is them just catching back up.
It's already been mentioned long ago that the PS4 will be doing something similar to John Carmack's mega-textures used in Rage, but through hardware, which is basically what DX 11.2 is trying to parallel.
So, basically, no, X1 will not have a better graphics API. It's been mentioned many times that PS4 is way ahead of X1 in terms of the APIs, and this is another case of X1 just playing catchup.
Lmfao ya right as if man this PR talk doesn't end
so yeah lets not believe what a guy whos working on the game is saying and believe in a xbox fanboy who is uninformed and choses to side with a company who wants to demolish gaming as we know it. @ poor hardware wtf/
This comment made me laugh so hard lol what meds are you on ??
I know your still hurting because Xbox One has the cloud power and PS4 has poor hardware installed on it
its ok the truth hurts sometimes son
well lets be fair ps fanboys dont believe what developers say about the xbox one.
If a developer talks about good things in the Xbox, its just PR talk, but when a developer says something positive about the PS4 its perfect and its true, and its powerful.
Ladies and Gentleman, ANOTHER 180 :)
@ Gamers_United
Yes the truth does hurt and we can all see it from your deluded comments.
When people resort to "cloud power" and blatant lies like "PS4 has poor hardware installed on it" you could tell they are butt hurt, made my day xD
@ Gamers
New trolling account detected!
PS4 is clearly superior, but hey, maybe you'll get some breakthrough Kinect function like.... I don't know, singing?
"yoho, yoho, the pirate's life's for me"
Cloud power verses "poor hardware"? lmaoo
The cloud power of MS's console is nothing but multiplayer dedicated servers, and every Dev who has a gaming coming for the platform says it's just that.
Destiny on PS4 runs on the cloud... Heavily, as does Killzone, Driveclub Battlefield and COD... Get over it...
The PS4 has brute force and Developers don't need a marketing ploy as an excuse for the performance of their software because it just performs well.
Multiplatform games will be better on the PS4 as will the exclusives.
I find it funny that anyone with any knowledge of tech could say the cloud that Xbox is using is some revolutionary and hardware enhancing feature! It's little more than suit speak being spewed by MS. I completely agree with sevir and those of you that have an elementary understanding of " the cloud".
LOL @ teh cloud power. You mention the poor hardware installed on the PS4, yet you are an Xbone fan? Did you not know that the PS4 has a GPU that contains 50% more raw power than the Xbone? It also has 8GB fully unified GDDR5 ram compared to Xbone's 8GB DDR3 ram, which is not particularly good for graphics processing, and they make up for it with a tiny 32mb eSRAM, which makes Xbone more complex to program for.
The PS4 will outperform Xbone easily in exclusives and multiplatform games this time around with it's ease of use. Xbone's cloud is also very limited in the types of significant performance boost in can lend to games, it definitely won't make graphics prettier. Also, whatever little it does to help in games, will only be done while online. I rather all the significant power of my console be in the box, and not reliant on some online source.
Bottom Line: Xbone is clearly the weaker & less game-centric console of the 2.
It's ok though, the truth hurts sometimes son.
So MS announced the specs of the xbox one? Can you give me a link to that information? I can`t seem to find it anywhere on the net.
^ there is a reason they are hiding the specs from you. Wake up.
@sic_chops That's right, maybe XtraTrstrL should wake up and not post until we get the facts and not rumors about the specs.
Actually, I have a perfect example where the PS4 will beat any platform on the market. It actually makes sense to implement memclr/memset/memcpy using the GPU ;) Incl. the X1 or any PC available. LOL
@thexmanone Yeah MS accidently announced it. It's 768 shaders on 12 compute cores.
Here is an article on the speed of the Xbox One's GPU as well. Considering when they announced the 88% increase since it was both writing and reading it was actually half of what they said it is so underclocking to 750mhz makes sense. Here is an article with the math though.


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Warnie was out for 99 caught by Mark Richardson on the square leg boundary. And i'd have to say it is in my top 3 list for the greatest/funniest moments in cricket ever.
Fleming even made sure that Warnie knew that the square leg was going back, lol..he's a sucker for punishment.

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CHANNAHON — The Channahon District 17 school board last week approved an estimated levy for 2012.
The total EAV of property in the district is estimated at $623.6 million, which includes $29.9 million in new construction — a reduction from last year. Based on these values, the district will request a levy of $17.5 million for 2012 taxes payable in the summer of 2013.
The estimated property taxes to be levied are a 6.4 percent increase over the 2011 levy, and since the levy will be more than 105 percent of the prior year's extension, there will be a public hearing before final approval on Dec. 17.
The school board also heard news about the district's new competitive cheerleading team. The first competition for the team, composed of seventh and eighth graders, was two weeks ago and, according to Athletic Director Brad Homerding, they did quite well.
Setting up practice times and locations for the team has been a bit of an ordeal, though, Superintendent Dr. Karin Evans told the board. The special tumbling mats were loaned to the team by Minooka Community High School, but after the Channahon district had cleaned and cleared out an old industrial arts room at Three Rivers School, they found the wide mats didn't quite fit in.
After exploring options for practice and storage facilities at the other three Channahon schools, the park district, and the high school, it was finally decided the team could practice in the common area at Three Rivers School, pulling the mats into the room as they were needed.
The school board last week also discussed the Catalyst class size, which is currently at 35 students – a large jump from previous years. Catalyst is the gifted program for the district's older students (grades 5 – 8). The question was whether the class size should be reduced by dividing it into two classes.
A board member had been contacted by a parent asking about the large class size. It is the largest class in the district, administrators said, but they added that this was a very independent group of students who are able to work on their own with fewer problems for teachers to address.
"There are a lot of things to consider besides just class size," Three Rivers School Principal Susan Kavich said. "In this particular case, a lower class size doesn't necessarily mean better achievement. . . a lower class size is better for special needs students, though."
Channahon Junior High School Principal Chad Uphoff said that might be true, but it is a good time to address the question.
"Thirty-five is a very legitimate number to debate creating another class," he said. "Thirty-three to thirty-five is the number when you start thinking about an additional class."
Administrators said it would be hard to justify reducing this class to 18 when there are lower grade levels and special needs groups with greater class sizes. There was no decision made, as the item was only up for discussion at the meeting.
The school board also made several personnel decisions, including hiring Colleen Rittof as bus aide; Sue McCarthy as a long-term substitute; Chrissy Thomas as a substitute bus driver; Ken Reitz as a substitute cafeteria worker; and Kevin Smith as a substitute custodian.
Shanna Deshotel transferred from part-time to full-time custodian, and Tammy Zadel and Danielle Santor were hired for the extra duty positions of 7th grade volleyball coach and 6th grade assistant volleyball coach, respectively.
Resignations were also accepted from bus driver Cheryl Kucer, substitute teacher Jason Boersma, and part-time custodian Kelly Bargo.


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Update: Additional commentary from Epic Games and new details on damages.
The years-long lawsuit between Silicon Knights and Epic Games has come to an end. The Canadian developer of Too Human served Epic in 2007 for "technical problems" it encountered using Epic's multiplatform engine. The suit was originally seeking $58 million in damages, with Silicon Knights claiming it had to rework Unreal into the "Silicon Knights Engine."
Today, a judge has ruled in favor for Epic Games.
"Case over. Jury finds for Epic on all counts," Epic VP Mark Rein told followers on Twitter. This is after the judge threw out an "expert" Silicon Knights had presented, and eventually issued $1 of potential damages for the suit.
While Epic Games is currently working on Unreal Engine 4, the fate of Silicon Knights has been much more somber. After releasing the critically-bashed X-Men Destiny, the company faced severe layoffs.
In addition, the jury found that Silicon Knights "breached" Unreal's license agreement. As such, the jury awarded Epic Games damages of $4.45 million. "We are delighted with the jury's verdict and all of the hard work done by the Hunton & Williams legal team," said Jay Andrews, Epic's General Counsel.


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On this special episode of Simply Ming, Ming Tsai tours the famous hawker stalls of Singapore and experiences the myriad of tastes that Singapore street food has to offer. After trying the best of the best, Ming and KF Seetoh make their own version of their favorite street food right in the middle of all the action...on the fly in Singapore.
Visit the Website: https://www.ming.com/
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Jerry Max McKinney (80) of rural Dieterich, formerly of Mattoon
Published on May 2 2012 1:24 pm
Jerry Max McKinney, age 80, of rural Dieterich, IL and former resident of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:30 PM – Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his home.
Funeral services celebrating Jerry's life will be held at 12:00 Noon – Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Headyville Christian Church in Dieterich, IL with Bro. Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon, IL. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the services in the church. In loving memory of Jerry, memorials may be made to the Feed the Children P.O. Box 36 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-0036. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.blakefh.com.
Jerry was born on October 11, 1931 in Jasper County, IL the son of Fred and Hazel (Chesnut) McKinney. He married Virginia Lewis on November 17, 1950 in Dieterich. Jerry retired from General Electric in Mattoon after 38 years of service.
Jerry is survived by: Wife of 61 years – Virginia McKinney of Dieterich, IL...Sons – Mike (Tina) McKinney of Dieterich, IL and Jeff (Kelly) McKinney of Ft. Mills, SC...Grandsons – Matthew McKinney of Ft. Mills, SC and Todd McKinney of Ft. Mills, SC...Sister – Shirley (Lowell) Kepley of Ingraham, IL
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.


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Mirroring statistics being seen statewide, new foreclosure filings in Boulder County this year are declining at a rate that could make for the lowest year-end total since 2006, according to a report from the Boulder County Public Trustee.
Third-quarter filings declined in the county by 10.1 percent over the same time last year. After seeing 732 new filings over the first nine months of 2011, there have been just 643 fillings over the first nine months of 2012, a 12.2 percent decrease, according to the trustee's report.
"We're lucky where we are," recently appointed Public Trustee Paul Weissmann said of Boulder County's new filings. "The trend is good. The numbers are down. I'd be very happy as trustee if there were zero filings, but I know the reality is that is not going to happen."
Figures released by the state Division of Housing on Thursday showed a similar trend at the statewide level. Third-quarter new filings declined 11.8 percent across Colorado compared to the same period last year. For the first nine months of the year, filings are down 2.2 percent to 22,920.
Statewide, foreclosure filings peaked at 46,394 in 2009, as well as in Boulder County, where they hit a historic high of 1,441. The totals have dropped every year since.
The decline suggests continued recovery in the Colorado real estate market with home sales and prices rising.
Foreclosure auction sales -- a lagging indicator that represents the completion of foreclosures filed months earlier -- were down 10.6 percent across Colorado in the third quarter and down 23.6 percent year to date.
"Completed foreclosures continue to head down at a steady pace," said Ryan McMaken, economist for the Colorado Division of Housing. "As home sales and home prices, rise, it's getting a little easier to avoid that final foreclosure sale through a short sale or even a conventional sale."
Weissmann noted that Boulder County saw just six such sales last week while many other Colorado counties are recording double digit auction sales each week.
He credited the county-funded housing counselors and the state-funded foreclosure hotline for helping more and more people figure out how to avoid that final sale.
"Both of these entities do a great job of helping people do everything possible to stay in their houses," he said. "We try to direct folks to those resources."
The last time Boulder County saw fewer than 900 new foreclosure filings in a year was 2006, when 790 new foreclosures were filed, according to county numbers. After 60 foreclosures were filed in October, Boulder has a total of 703 new filings this year and appears poised to drop below 900 filings again.
The Denver Post contributed to this report.


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SOMERSET, Ky. (AP) - A natural gas station in Somerset has begun servicing vehicles.
The Commonwealth Journal reports a credit card device that's on order is the only thing keeping the station from being open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. City officials say it will be one of the first compressed natural gas fueling stations in Kentucky that is open to the public 24-7.
Mayor Eddie Girder says after the credit card device arrives, he expects between 200 and 300 cars per day to fill up at the station, which charges about $1.50 per gallon. The city also plans to change its fleet of about 75 vehicles from gasoline to natural gas.
Girdler said the change will save at the pump and be more environmentally friendly.


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Only 5 more spots left in the main campground, for week one! Just a warning to anyone who's planning on getting a developed site.
Only 5 more spots left in the main campground, for week one! Just a warning to anyone who's planning on getting a developed site.
man! i can't believe the first weekend already has Cahuilla completely booked up! I don't remember when I got my tickets last year but I sure dont think it was this early.... guess I'll be car camping or buying a ticket for the second weekend this year.
Lake Cahuilla phone number: (760) 564-4712
Hey, thanks so much for the info. I would go and get a campsite immediately, but I haven't gotten my tickets yet, and I need to figure out if my friends are coming or not
I just wish I could have the same camp site as last year- Lake Cahuilla on the second night of Coachella is where my girlfriend and I first got together, and it would be really special to do it again this year. But, primitive site it is, I guess. I feel like the first weekend is going to be more crackin, all the artists will be performing for the first time, etc.
Also, I wonder if there's anyone who is willing to have a few more campers at their already-reserved site.
We have a RV spot that 5 or so of us will be staying at. From what I've been told is that you can also have a couple of tents on the side of the RV spot, and they won't complain. I have some people that have asked me so far to use those spots, but nothing is set in stone. If anyone is screwed and needs a spot, email me at email@example.com and I'll let you know if I can help ya. (Full warning, we are planning on having DJ Equipment with us.)
Do the developed sites with electricity have regular power outlets?
Where's Underworld and Mew? Make it happen GV.
Thank you! I'll be there Thursday-Monday of weekend 2.
Where's Underworld and Mew? Make it happen GV.
Has anyone ever ridden a bike from the lake to coachella and if so how long does it take?
Well, we tried for weekend 1 and failed. So had to move our party to weekend 2 oh well. Can anyone direct me to a taxi service or something of that sort that can be used everyday to get back and forth?
Hi All!!
Thankfully booked one of the last spots for weekend 2 and can't wait! We stayed there last year for the first time and can not fathom staying anywhere else. It is so serene.
Staying here for weekend 1 ... gonna get there thursday afternoon to set up camp and for the thursday night pre party woo cant wait
Coachella 2013
The Stone Roses-Blur-Yeah Yeah Yeahs-Grinderman-Dog Blood-Beach House-Metric-Stars-Johnny Marr-Wolfgang Gartner-Nicky romero-Tommy Trash-Sparks-The XX-The Postal Service- New Order-Knife Party-Benny Benassi-Moby-Franz Ferdinand- SMD-Cafe Tacvba-Bat for Lashes-Richie Hawtin-Major Lazer-Fedde Le Grand-Bingo Players-Savages-3Ball MTY- Nick Cave-Vampire Weekend-Eric Prydz-Grimes-The Faint-Hardwell-Paul Oakenfold-Dinasaur Jr-OMD-Rodriguez-Parov Stelar Band
People keep making new threads about buying and selling Lake Cahuilla sites. This is the place to post about that.
Just snatched a spot at Lake Cahuilla. Looks like I'll be there Thursday night - Sunday. Any tips on this place?
Also, I know it's a long shot, but do they provide a shuttle to the festival?
Bonus tip: If you like to fish, you can fish in the lake.
Thanks for the tips though! I'll definitely plan on bringing an EZ UP. Will people be DJing every night, or just Thursday night?
WHO'S READY FOR A THURS NIGHT PARTY AT CAHUILLA!!!! (weekend 1) lol!
Salt & Pepa & Technotronic
Salt& Pepa??? Saaaaaay whaaaaaaa??!?
djs...lights...free beer... count me in thursday night is goin down
What's the best way to keep my drinks cold through Sunday? I know I can just freeze water bottles beforehand, but what about beer?
Also, are there any good breakfast spots between the lake and the fest?
Hey guys! I'm camping with 9 friends here Friday Night. Was wondering how everyone is planning on getting there after Coachella... anybody driving/how are you transporting yourself??


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giveaway : kate lauren designs
posted on: Monday, October 10, 2011
Our giveaway = your choice of any cushion and lampshade valued at $139.90 AUD from any of the collections. Nice!
Aren't they lovely?
To enter all you have to do is:
1) Go to the Kate Lauren Designs website and check out their sweet wares.
2) 'Like' Kate Lauren Designs on Facebook.
3) Leave a comment on this post letting us know which items or collection is your fave.
And that's it!
Giveaway closes at midnight on the 7th of November 2011 and the winner will be drawn by True Random Number Generator and announced on baby space on Tuesday 8th November 2011. Be sure to leave your email address or check back on the 8th of November to see if you are the winner. This giveaway is OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Good luck!
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The Bella Grace cushion and lampshade would be the perfect final touches for my planned nursery...thanks for the opportunity ♥ReplyDelete
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The Sophie Elizabeth Spotty one and matching lampshade just make me happy. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I love the Bella Grace Lampshade!!! and the Bella Grace Collection in general!!! I'd love one of those!!ReplyDelete
How exciting! I'm just doing my nursery for my 3rd baby girl now. I love the Sophie Elizabeth lampshade and cushionReplyDelete
Ooh, what utter gorgeousness, Bron. I fancy the 'Vintage Children At Play Wall Art - See Saw'. Thanks for the chance. J xReplyDelete
I love everything, but my favourite items are the Bella Grace lampshade and the Bella Grace cushion in blue and white. Thanks! Marta martaplayita at gmail dot comReplyDelete
What a beautiful range. I adore the Bella Grace range such a pretty blue. Thanks for the chance to win xoxReplyDelete
Bron...my heart just went flip flop...what a fantastic giveaway...and just in time as I have been thinking about colours for the new nursery for baby number two who is due in Feb...Thank you so much for also introducing me to Kate Lauren Designs...the ranges available are absolutely adorable.ReplyDelete
Because I know Im having a boy..I can get all excited about visualising the Luke Michaels range fitting perfectly into the nursery...the cushion in the customised letter & the Bella Grace lampshade in Green are divine.
Oh I will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for this one...Thank you so much to you and Kate Lauren for the opportunity to enter such a fab giveaway.
Anna x
What a generous giveaway! I have a crush on the lampshades.ReplyDelete
I love the Bella Grace range. I don't facebook but I love her shop so I have bookmarked it.ReplyDelete
I love the Luke Michael collection. One of those pillows would look perfect in the nursery I'm doing for our baby on the way right now. Thank you for the chance to enter!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness...what a sweet giveaway and I adore the polka dots:) Kisses, sunshine.ReplyDelete
I love the Luke Michael collectionReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Almost impossible to choose, but I like Asleigh Lane the most !ReplyDelete
Almost impossible to choose, but I like Asleigh Lane the most !ReplyDelete
Oh, the Sophie Elizabeth collection- with the aqua and watermelon is the perfect accent for our nursery for our baby girl due in January. Those are our colors! Thanks for a great giveaway :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the opportunity. Lovely to see your beautiful treats.ReplyDelete
the Bella Grace collection is rather sweet.
I think my Miss Harriet Luella would be a little tickled with it (or maybe her mama would xx)
What a gorgeous giveaway! The choice is almost too much! I'd have to say the Luke Michael Collection, I think, but I keep changing my mind!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness!ReplyDelete
How can you choose?!
I just adore the Ashleigh Layne collection!
Thank you for hosting such an amazing giveaway, & thank you to Kate Lauren too!
Good luck everyone xx
I love her Sophie Elizabeth Collection, enter me please!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM
I absolutely adore the Bella Grace collection for my daughter, who happens to be called Bella! Such beautiful designs that I would be delighted to add to our little girls oasis.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the fantastic give away baby space and Kate lauren.
I love the 'Sophie Elizabeth Cushions' and 'Sophie Elizabeth Lampshade', such pretty colours! :)ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I think the Bella Grace would be the perfect addition to our Ella Grace's nursery :)ReplyDelete
ooh, im loving the sophia eliz ones!!ReplyDelete
such nice stuff
Ooh so beautiful! For a girl, I love Sophie Elizabeth Collection, and a boy, Luke Michael Collection. Fingers crossed!ReplyDelete
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My favorite colecction is:
Ashleigh Layne Collection
My fave is the Luke Michael collection, love the colours and simple but stylish designs :-)ReplyDelete
I think the Bella Grace Collection is absolutely gorgeous. The blue mist is a great choice for a little girl's bedroom and looks very relaxing too. I love the coordinating pieces too.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Love, love love the Sophie Elizabeth personalized cushion and lamp!ReplyDelete
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- Steph HurdNovember 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Ohhhhh Sophie Elizabeth collection for sure! stunning range of colours and I always love a stripeReplyDelete
Just gorgeous! I have two little girls and I believe the younger one (4 months!) is an Ashleigh Layne and her big 3 year old sister is a Sophie Elizabeth...ReplyDelete
I love the Sophie Elizabeth collection But there are alot of others things loved ....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 3:20 AM
I am 2months pregnant:) don't know yet it's boy or girl.. But I loveeee Sophie Elizabeth Collection! :))ReplyDelete
I am so glad I stumbled across your blog, I just adore peeking at all the pretty nurseries. ow gorgeous is the Kate Lauren Designs site too?... Bliss! I just adore the Vintage Children at play Bicycle Riding Wall hanging....ReplyDelete
Annnd, (drum roll please) the winner is Maresilla :)ReplyDelete
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John Onufry
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — John Onufry of St. Petersburg, Fla., died April 15, 2009, following complications from a stroke. He was born in Newburyport, Mass., in 1923. John was the son of Wanda (Mammoth) Onufrowicz and John Onufrowicz. He was predeceased by his older brother Edwin in 1942.
John "Clip" Onufry graduated from Ipswich High School and Posser College, and he attended the University of New Hampshire. He served in the U.S. Navy as a radio operator on the Island of Morotai in the Pacific during WW II.
After being a longtime resident of Boxford, Mass., John retired to St. Petersburg, Fla. Before his retirement he worked in the insurance and car industries. John was an active tennis player and later became a tennis professional in Massachusetts and Florida.
He was an accomplished skier, which included conquering Tuckerman's Ravine in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. John also loved the game of golf, working and playing many hours at Isla del Sol Yacht and Golf Club in St. Petersburg. Singing was a lifelong passion for John, and a gift that his children will always remember and cherish as well as his great sense of humor and love of poetry.
Mr. Onufry is survived by his three children and their spouses: K.O. Onufry of Salisbury, Vt., Mark and Asa Onufry of Boxford, Mass., and Diane and Mark Thompson of Boxford, Mass. He was a loving grandfather to Skyler Browder, Erik and Anna Onufry, and Tory, Alex and Mark Thompson. He is also survived by his brother, William Onufry and wife Lorraine of Wolfboro, N.H., and their children, Richard, Patrice and Suzanne.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to Tenacity, a program transforming youth through literacy, life-skills and tennis: Tenacity Inc., 367 Western Ave., 2nd floor, Brighton, MA 02135.
A celebration of John's life will be held on May 16, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ipswich VFW, 110 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938.
Norma Lois Meyer
BRANDON — Norma Lois Meyer, 76, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at her family farm in Brandon.
She was born in Brandon on Nov. 19, 1932, the daughter of Earl and Lila (Trombley) Dunshee.
She graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1950. She afterwards attended Ithaca College.
In her earlier years she worked as a waitress at the Sagamore Inn at Bolton Landing, N.Y., where she met her future husband, a chef, Robert H. Meyer. They were married on Jan. 15, 1953, in Key West, Fla. They returned to Brandon in 1958.
She worked at the Brandon Bank for several years before taking a position at Otter Valley Union High School as a teacher's aide and later as an office secretary. She worked as a legal secretary for attorney Jeff Smith in Brandon for 16 years prior to her retirement.
She was an avid golfer and life member at Neshobe Golf Club in Brandon, and an avid reader and frequent patron at the Brandon Free Public Library. Family says she looked forward to spending part of the winter watching the sunrise over the Atlantic and walking the beach at Ponce Inlet, Fla. She worked as a volunteer at Rutland Regional Medical Center and attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Brandon.
She is survived by two daughters, Andrea Meyer of Brandon and Jeanne Meyer and her companion Ron Richards of Goshen; three sisters, Jeanne Jenkins of Williston, Mary Ketcham of Brandon and Elinor Johnson of Wooster, Mass.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband on March 12, 1988; a brother, Erwin Dunshee; and a sister, Arlene Sherman.
A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Brandon. The Rev. Margaret Fletcher will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date in the family lot at Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol.
Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the Brandon Free Public Library, 2 Franklin St., Brandon, VT 05733, or to the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Rd., Pittsford, VT 05763.
Ronald Earl Liberty
FAIR HAVEN — Ronald Earl Liberty, 50, died April 15, 2009, at Fletcher Allen Health Care after a long, courageous battle with diabetes, kidney disease and congestive heart failure. His family has deep roots in Starksboro.
He was born on Feb. 27, 1959, in Westford, the son of Patrick and Marguerite Liberty.
He enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, working on cars and all things outdoors. He worked as a dump truck driver and heavy equipment operator, which he also enjoyed very much.
Ron is survived by a daughter, Christine Liberty of Fair Haven; his loving mother, Marguerite Liberty of Westford; his brother, Ricky and wife Brenda; a sister, Anne Liberty of Winooski; five nephews and one niece; and his devoted and faithful friend, his dog Peaches.
Ronald was predeceased by his father, Patrick H. Liberty, in December 2008, and by several aunts and uncles.
Special thanks go out to a very wonderful caregiver and friend, Lisa Van Guilder; she will never be forgotten for her strength, love and generosity. Thank you to Lee Culver for the care of Ronald by taking him for rides and fishing, which they enjoyed doing together, and special thank you to Lena and the staff of the kidney dialysis unit of Rutland Hospital, whom he enjoyed very much, and the many doctors Ronald had over the years.
A time of celebration will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009, with calling hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Richmond Congregational Church, 20 Church St., Richmond, Vt. Contributions in Ronald's memory may be sent to Christine Liberty, P.O. Box 672, Hydeville, VT 05750. Arrangements are in care of Gifford Funeral Service, 22 Depot St., Richmond.
Wayne Keith Ketcham
BRANDON — Wayne Keith Ketcham, 78, died peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
Wayne, affectionately known as John, was born in Middlebury Nov. 9, 1930, the son of the late Dighton C. and Gladys (Johnson) Ketcham.
Family members include two sons, Jonathan K. Ketcham of Douglasville, Penn., and Brian L. Ketcham Sr. of Brandon; two daughters, Tamara J. Jasperson and Candace A. Willard of Ashland, Wis.; three brothers, Treverton "TD" Ketcham of Whiting, Gordon R. Ketcham of Brandon and Thomas J. Ketcham of Sudbury; nine grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by three sisters, Irene Walker, Sylvia Freemantle and Elizabeth Vissi.
To honor his request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. A private service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Earl E. Estus
MILL RIVER, Mass./BRISTOL, Vt. — Earl E. Estus, 90, died peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury with his grandsons at his side.
He was born June 4, 1918, in Monkton, the son of Homer and Winaford (Gifford) St. Pierre.
He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in Company A, 4th and 5th Battalion, Fort Belvoir, Va. He lived most of his life in Massachusetts, working 30 years as a farmer at Brewer Farm and 32 years as a construction worker with Gilligan.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary; his daughter, Barbara Prime; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
Friends may join the family at Libanus Lodge on North Street in Bristol on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bruce James Allen
CARTHAGE, N.C. — Bruce James Allen, 69, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, N.C.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of James and Selma Allen. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and in 1985 retired as a police officer from the Nassau County Police Department in New York. In 2005 he and his wife, Virginia, moved to Moore County and settled in Carthage.
He was a member of the Independence Lodge No. 10 in Orwell, Vt., and was a past member of the Cairo Shriners in Rutland. He was also a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia M. Allen; a daughter, Christine Steingraber and husband Todd of Carthage, N.C.; a brother, George Allen of Newcastle, Neb.; and two grandchildren, Eric and Kirsten Steingraber.
A graveside service with military honors will take place at noon on Tuesday, May 12, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in North Carolina, with Pastor Scott Homesly celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Independence Lodge No. 10, Scholarship Fund, 467 Main Street, Orwell, VT 05760, or to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences may be made at www.FryAndPrickett.com.
Barbara Towne
MIDDLEBURY — Barbara Towne of Middlebury died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 2, 1955, the daughter of Oliver Broughton and Ann Reba (Oliver) Broughton, Barbara was a U.S. Postal Service clerk for 25 years at the East Middlebury Post Office, a career of which she was most proud.
She is survived by her father, OB and his wife Claire Broughton of Monkton; her mother, Ann Broughton of Middlebury; her brothers, Michael and his wife Mary Jane Broughton of Bristol, and Steve and his wife Valerie Broughton of Poultney; her stepsister, Desi and her husband Karl Green of Monkton; her maternal grandmother, Lucille James of Middlebury; her maternal uncles, Ronald and his wife Priscilla Oliver of Ithaca, N.Y., and Eugene and his wife Marianne Oliver of Lakewood, Fla.; her maternal aunt Linda and her husband Bryan Upton of Hartland; her paternal uncle, Robert and his wife Barbara Broughton of Jericho; her paternal aunt, Helen and her husband Robert Prentice of San Diego, Calif.; her nephews, Gabriele Broughton of California and Ben and his wife Loyal Broughton of Bristol; and many cousins.
She is also survived by Susanne Button, her partner of 21 years, whom she married on Oct. 23, 2004, and Sue's daughters, Beth and John Myers and their daughters Madelyn Myers and Kenzie Myers, all of Murray, Ky., and Erin Button of Hartford, Vt., all of whom she was very proud of and loved very much. Barbara is also survived by her dog Toby, who she loved like a son. She also leaves a multitude of warm and loving friends. She always said that the good Lord blessed her by putting such wonderful people in her life.
She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Oliver and Blandine Broughton, and her step-grandfather, Edwin James Sr.
As per Barbara's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Middlebury VFW Hall on Exchange Street. All are invited.
John Paul Plank
NEW HAVEN — John Paul Plank, longtime resident of New Haven, died April 21, 2009, of respiratory failure at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.
He was born in Newark, N.J. on Jan. 31, 1926, the son of Pauline and John Plank. He attended school in Tenafly, N.J., where he resided until joining the United States Navy in 1943. He was part of the Amphibious Landing Force assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater, where he was awarded six battle stars and a commendation for devotion to duty while under heavy enemy attack.
On his return to civilian life he completed his high school education and attended Florida Southern College, earning a bachelor of science degree in biology. After college he was employed by the Perkin Elmer Corporation of Norwalk, Conn., as a sales executive. During this time he met his wife Claire.
John and his family moved to Winhall, Vt., in 1971, where he was active in the community, serving on the planning commission, volunteer fire department and the first-response rescue squad. Since 1980, he and Claire resided in New Haven, where they operated the New Haven Mills Tree Farm, until their recent move to Middlebury.
In addition to his wife Claire, of 54 years, he is survived by two sons, David of Rotonda West, Fla., and Kurt of North Ferrisburgh; and his five grandchildren, Max, Zoe, Margo, Karla and Phoebe.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital, Porter Medical Center, or a charity of the donor's choice.
The family wishes to thank the many friends and others who cared for John.
All services will be private.


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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Steve Bisciotti is wearing a plaid sports jacket, crisp checkered shirt and multicolored pocket square. Sunglasses hang from the jacket pocket, and the Super Bowl ring he earned 12 years earlier sits heavily and prominently on his right hand.
Bisciotti, the 52-year-old owner of the Baltimore Ravens, doesn't like to talk about himself and is rarely seen around the team complex. Yet on Thursday, three days before one of the most important days of his life, he agreed to an interview with several reporters.
When the Ravens won their only Super Bowl in 2001, majority owner Art Modell proudly thrust the trophy into the air to celebrate.
Bisciotti, who had purchased a small portion of the team a few months earlier, had little involvement in the formal proceedings.
He was more of a fan. He rented a tent, hired a band and arranged to take 250 friends with him to Tampa.
Bisciotti gained majority ownership in 2004 and has since been doing his best to get Baltimore back in the Super Bowl. The moment has arrived, and if the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Bisciotti will be on the podium as the confetti falls from the roof of the Superdome.
"The last time, I was kind of a fly on the wall for the whole experience. It was still Art's team," Bisciotti said. "It's a lot different this time. (Senior vice president) Kevin Byrne wasn't dragging me around making me do interviews 12 years ago."
After the Ravens beat the New York Giants 34-7 in that Super Bowl long ago, Bisciotti figured it would only be a short while before the team added to its collection of championships.
"It was a great thrill," he said, "but like Cal Ripken in his second year, you think, `Boy, this is pretty cool.' Then, here we are 12 years later before we've got a chance to do it again, and all we've done is gotten here. The last time, we won it. It's certainly not going to be fulfilled if we don't win it."
Bisciotti has the ring from the previous Super Bowl, but he doesn't have the satisfaction that comes with seeing your important decisions and investments bear fruit. He made millions by creating the largest privately-held staffing firm in the United States, and the hands-on approach he displayed in that endeavor is evident in his handling of the Ravens.
"From an organizational standpoint, I'm very involved," Bisciotti said. "I want my questions answered before they make their decision, but I would hope that when I do get involved in the important decisions that my participation actually lends itself to helping them make a better decision. I don't just say, `It's your job, do it.' I can't learn unless I understand their line of thinking."
Bisciotti is aware of all that goes on with the team, but his deep tan suggests he does not micromanage. He is content to let general manager Ozzie Newsome and coach John Harbaugh tend to many of the details involved around running the team — with the understanding that he's always a phone call away.
Odds are, when Bisciotti takes that call, he will be someplace warm with his wife, Renee.
"I'm at practice maybe once a week. We're empty-nesters," Bisciotti said. "We spend most of our fall and winter in Florida. If I can get up and do a Friday practice and meet with John and Ozzie and hear the game plan and where they think the team is mentally, that's good for me. I can go out and see my friends Friday night, I can take my boat up to the harbor and enjoy Saturday night with friends, meet my family in my suite for the game, and maybe head back to Florida again on Monday for four days."
It seems as if Bisciotti treats ownership of the Ravens as a sidelight to the casual lifestyle. That could not be further from the truth.
"He's a very strong guy. He's a very smart man," Harbaugh said. "He's involved in really almost everything we do. He's the guy that establishes the vision for the organization, and I think Steve deserves a lot of credit. He's not a guy that wants the limelight, he's not a guy that wants to be out front banging his chest. He's a humble man, just a great role model for all of us."
Newsome was with Bisciotti from the beginning. The two have forged a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
"He is a very humble person. He's not afraid to challenge the issues, but he's a very good listener," Newsome said. "I tell you what, he has some unbelievable insight when you have a chance to sit and talk with him. I've had a chance to watch him grow.
"I talked to a lot of the other GMs in our business, and they always say that Steve had it done the right way. He was able to come in to be a minority owner to learn and watch and then become an owner. Some of these other guys aren't having the opportunity, so therefore they make a lot of mistakes. I don't know if there is a more humble, honest, sometimes fiery, guy then Steve Bisciotti. He enjoys it, but he also believes one thing – that he hires people to do their job. Let them do their job."
Bisciotti is deeply involved with the Ravens' salary cap, and he's got several important decisions looming. At the top of the list is how to handle quarterback Joe Flacco, whose contract expires after this season.
"I'm just very comfortable that it will get done," Bisciotti said, noting that the Ravens offered Flacco a contract last year in which the average pay per season exceeded what the quarterback would receive with the franchise tag. "I trust Ozzie, that he and Joe are going to come to an agreement that Joe's happy with and I'm happy with."
There's also the matter of safety Ed Reed, an 11-year veteran who has spent his entire career with Baltimore. Reed's contract is also about to end, and Bisciotti must determine whether to offer the 34-year-old a long-term deal or let him become a free agent. The Ravens let standout linebacker Ray Lewis investigate free agency a few years back before offering him a contract that suited both sides and Bisciotti suspects that might happen with Reed, who says he wants to play next season but just might retire after the Super Bowl.
"First we have to find out where Ed's head is," Bisciotti said. "I think that win or lose Sunday, Ed needs a couple of weeks. By that time, we will have done our personnel meetings and our cap meetings and we'll know what kind of deal that we can make Ed. I assume we'll make a deal that we made with Ray a few years ago. If Ed wants to test the market like Ray did, that's what we have to do."
All that can wait. Right now, Bisciotti is focused on winning the Super Bowl.
"I would be lying if I didn't say that I feel like the first one is half mine," he said. "I'm 52. I don't want to be 62, saying it's been 22 years since our Super Bowl. Then you'll have one person like my mother saying, `Well, it's one in 32. You know, there's 32 teams,' and I'll say, `Sorry, Mom, you're not making me feel any better."'
A victory, he says, would put Baltimore in the upper echelon of teams in the Super Bowl era.
"It means that Baltimore gets to be world champions again, and we get to be one of the dozen or 11 teams that has multiples," Bisciotti said. "I'm very aware of the fact that if we win this, the Ravens get to step up into that top third of being multiple Super Bowl winners in only 17 years of existence, and it would make me very happy for Baltimore."
(Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


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When Brad Smith signed a four-year contract with the Bills before the 2011 season, there was a lot of talk about the multiple ways that the team would utilize a player who had seen time as a runner, receiver, returner and Wildcat quarterback with the Jets.
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Groton-New London Airport among six in state to learn their control towers will close
In a cost-saving move precipitated by federal budget cuts, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced plans to close the air traffic control tower at Groton-New London Airport and five other Connecticut airports, effective April 7.
In response, Connecticut's federal delegation released a joint statement Thursday, saying it would continue efforts to reverse the sequester and work toward a bipartisan compromise to avoid " these arbitrary across-the-board cuts that threaten to cause job losses in industries throughout the Connecticut economy."
"This move, which is entirely preventable, will have a direct impact on the residents employed by these airports who could lose their jobs, the local economies that rely on these facilities and the safety of our airports," according to the statement signed by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Sen. Christopher Murphy and members of Congress from all five districts: John Larson, Joe Courtney, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty.
Along with Groton-New London, other airports to be affected are Sikorsky Memorial, Danbury Municipal, Hartford-Brainard, Tweed-New Haven and Waterbury-Oxford airports.
Airport users, interviewed last week when the FAA announced more than $600 million in cuts, furloughs and closing of controls towers at smaller airports across the country, said the lack of a tower presented a safety issue. State officials said the loss of the tower would serve to slow air traffic across the country.
Groton-New London Airport had 35,680 takeoffs and landings last year and about 550 full- and part-time personnel at the airport, including workers at the Connecticut National Guard's helicopter repair facility, airport manager Catherine L. Young has said. It is one of six operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and one of three state-run airports with control towers manned by private companies contracted by the FAA. The others are Hartford-Brainard and Waterbury Oxford, according to the state Airport Authority. The Groton control tower is manned daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
While it does not have commercial flights, Groton's airport is host to the helicopter repair facility, the 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group.
Groton-based submarine builder Electric Boat also has regular shuttles from Groton-New London Airport to both Washington, D.C., and Newport News, Va.
Groton-New London, other state airports to benefit from Senate vote
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- Animation Studio: Toocan Productions XXV, LuxAnimation
- Cartoon Characters: Nelly, Caesar, Fred the Beaver, Mina the Squirrel, Leo the Hedgehog.
- Voice Actors: Sonja Ball, Noah Bernett, Robert Naylor.
- Directed By Valère Lommel.
- Produced By Frédéric Puech.
- Written By Muriel Achery, Chris Arsonnaud, Diane Morel, Ingrid Godon.
- Music: Robert Marcel Lepage.
- Editor: Philippe Carbonneau, Josianne Vallerand.
- First Aired about 2010.
- Running Time: 7 minutes.
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Following the deadly shootings in Aurora, Colo., there came the usual flurry of articles on the issue of guns in the hands of the American populace. Many nationally syndicated columnists weighed in, arguing on both sides of the debate, rehashing points made long ago. The struggle to understand America's affinity toward the Second Amendment of the Constitution continues unabridged, with voices rising in protest each and every time there comes a madman. In the wake of brutality such as was unleashed - in a movie theater for crying out loud - one can empathize.
It is a natural reaction to want, to demand, that something be done. How many more tragedies must be endured before we come to our senses and get the guns off the streets? Yet for every lamentation over one - or a dozen - senselessly killed by a gunman, there are a thousand others that walk away from a deadly confrontation only because they were able to protect themselves with a firearm. FBI crime statistics show that manslaughter and murder by firearms have been steadily declining since 1993 and totaled under 10,000 in 2010. In terms of defensive use of firearms the FBI cites the extensive surveys of Gary Kleck, professor of criminology at Florida State University. Dr. Kleck concluded that firearms are used more than 2.5 million times a year in self-defense. That can't be translated to mean a couple of million murders are thwarted annually, and admittedly, it is much more difficult to calculate crimes of violence deterred than crimes committed. But the numbers are skewed so far in favor of the defensive use of firearms that it is beyond argument: Guns save lives.
Although it's a fraction of a percent, the deranged and the sociopaths will forever be among us. The cold fact is that neither the police nor the government at large can be there to protect us from the gunman, the slasher or the bomber. Nor do they have any duty or legal requirement to do so. Those killed in the movie theater were not victims of a federal ordinance that allowed it - they were killed by James Holmes. After they recover, some of the wounded - and family and friends of the wounded - will purchase firearms and take instruction courses with a resolve never again to be in that same helpless situation. Next time they will fight. Others will join campaigns to disarm Americans - criminals and law-abiding citizens alike. Their dream of a gun-free society is fervently cheered on by the same criminals, as well as terrorists and enemies of our nation.
Last week, Sec. of State Hillary Clinton was unable to sign the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. Not only did the body fail to put together a draft acceptable to member nations, 51 U.S. senators signed a letter of opposition which was sent to President Obama. On the surface, this international treaty attempted to curtail small arms trade with terrorist nations. In actuality, it trampled on the right of the American people to keep and bear arms. In the future there will be revised drafts presented, and the Obama administration will have pen poised to sign. In reality, the only arms legislation they should be concentrating on is the ban of Iranian nuclear weapons.
Until the lamb can lie down with the lion, liberty, whether for a nation or an individual, will demand the courage of a strong defense.
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — China's exports growth tapered off in November after witnessing a spike in the previous two months, reigniting concerns about the impact of sluggish demand in the West for the country's goods and services.
Official data released on Monday showed China's exports grew 2.9% in November, decelerating from a 11.6% growth recorded in October, and shrinking the monthly trade surplus to $19.6 billion.
The value of imports was unchanged from a year-ago.
The growth in both exports and imports disappointed. A FactSet survey of economists had estimated an exports growth of 10%, along with a 2.2% increase in imports and a trade surplus of $25 billion. Meanwhile, a Dow Jones Newswires survey had projected exports and imports would grow 9.6% and 1.9%, respectively, with the monthly trade surplus estimated at $27.8 billion.
Xianfang Ren, a senior China economist at IHS, said that while exports growth was weak, it wasn't surprising, given that the past two months' unusually resilient shipments had mainly come from shipments to Southeast Asian nations. Exports to the U.S. and European Union — China's two biggest markets — remained sluggish, Ren said.
"Without the strengthening of the two Western markets, the sustainability of exports sector's rebound is questionable. ... The extremely weak exports data have thrown in one more piece of evidence about the fragility of the recovery," Ren said.
Monday's trade data helped push the U.S. dollar slightly higher and applied a little selling pressure on some other currencies such as the euro, reflecting investors' weakened willingness to buy assets that are perceived to be riskier.
The euro EURUSD, -0.1018% was trading at $1.2898, dropping below the $1.29 handle after the data release. The ICE dollar index DXY, -0.24% which measures the greenback against a basket of six other major currencies, rose to 80.49 from about 80.47.
Most Asian stock markets held their gains, however, with the Shanghai Composite Index 000001, -0.82% 0.4% higher at 2,070.19, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index HSI, +0.60% up 0.5% at 22,290.27.
The trade indicators followed a slew of upbeat data released over the weekend, with China's November industrial output rising 10.1%, retail sales climbing 14.9%, and consumer prices gaining 2% from the same period a year earlier. Read: China's economy strengthens in November.


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SWANVILLE – Jon Scott Bailly, 66, died suddenly, but peacefully, Nov. 7, 2012, at home. He was born Feb. 10, 1946, in Minneapolis, son of the late Helen (Aasen) and Charles E. Bailly.
After graduating from Lawrence University with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1968, Scott volunteered in VISTA in West Virginia, where he met Debbie Johnston, also a VISTA volunteer, whom he married in 1971. A spiritually peaceful man, he was granted conscientious objector status during the Vietnam War. Shortly after Scott graduated from Yale University Physician's Assistant Program, they moved to Maine from Connecticut, seeking a slower pace and the great outdoors. Scott was employed as a physician's assistant at Arthur Jewell Health Center and then at Seaport Family Practice. Passionate about protecting the environment, Scott could be an icon of reduce/reuse/recycle, to the extent of hitchhiking to Belfast by day or night, sometimes in the rain, rather than "waste" fuel in his 50-mpg auto. He wouldn't dream of driving the four miles round trip to the local grocery, but often combined a visit there with his nearly daily 5 1/2 mile walk "around the block." With a philosophy of "less is better," Scott had little interest in material possessions. He would sit quietly for hours observing and communing with nature, listening to bird song or investigating an interesting insect. He joyously lent his bass voice to the Unitarian Universalist Church choir, Heartsong, and Pen Bay Singers, and he reaped great enjoyment working out songs on guitar and piano. He and Debbie loved camping, snorkeling and adventuring in exotic locales. Even though he was a quiet, reflective soul, comfortable with solitude, he struck up conversations with friends and strangers, readily able to reach meaningful levels of dialogue. Curious about life, he loved learning – reading about consciousness or the life of dirt and talking with rangers when camping – and shared his knowledge enthusiastically. He was kind. He was authentic. He could show tears without shame. He was wondrously content with his life.
Scott will be greatly missed by family: his soul mate, Deborah (Johnston) Bailly; sister, Teryl Lawson and husband, John; three brothers, Richard Bailly and wife, Margie, David and wife, Jan, and Charles; brother-in-law, Jack Brunt; nine nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held this winter. Donations in his memory may be made to Maine Chapter of The Nature Conservancy: TNC, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203 or www.my.nature.org/donate. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. To offer condolences to the Bailly family, please visit www.ripostafh.com.
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VATICAN CITY — Few people were more shocked at the choice of a Jesuit as pope than the Jesuits.
There had never been a Jesuit pope before Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected last week, and he was the only Jesuit among the 115 cardinals who voted in the papal conclave. (The only other one, from Indonesia, was too ill to attend.)
Pope Francis, who will be installed formally Tuesday before more than 100 heads of state and foreign delegations, including Vice President Joe Biden and what will undoubtedly be an adoring crowd, has already shown himself to be a different kind of pope.
He has a simpler, more personal style than his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, which is in part a product of his formation as a Jesuit.


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Anyone think he'll start at 3B?
I doubt we'll see it, but I'd really like to.
The offense could use the bat, especially against the lefty.
Anyone think he'll start at 3B?
I doubt we'll see it, but I'd really like to.
The offense could use the bat, especially against the lefty.
No, and his bat has been brutal in Sept/Oct. Not that Rolen has been anything to write home about. Rolen's Sept/Oct OPS is .629. Guess what Frazier's Sept/Oct OPS was. Yeah, .491. There has only been 1 worse player on the team the last month with any regular playing time, and his name is Drew Stubbs (who has an incredible .387 OPS in that time).
Adding in a worse bat is not the answer.
Unless there's a day game after a night game. Frazier is the key pinch hitter when he have a big run producing opportunity.
If and when we get to the WS... Frazier will be in the LF/DH mix with Ludwick.
I don't see Frazier starting in either this series or the LCS due to his cold bat and absence of any playoff experience. Rolen's experience is much more valuable in a playoff lineup even if Rolen isn't hitting.
Frazier should start but probably won't.
I think Rolen should start because of his defense. He pretty much was perfect over there yesterday except for that one running throw.
Rolen was making good contact yesterday, he had nothing to show for it but he was making good contact.
Rolen. Please.
Of course you know Scotty's a friend but instead of my usual Scotty rant...I will look at both sides...Frazier will probably be an 'All Star' & who knows, maybe 'HOF'...If he was hitting the way he was while Joey was gone then you would have to give him strong consideration to replace Scotty...
However, he hasn't been hitting like he was & I think he's tightened up maybe trying too hard...Playing 'third' is really difficult & we have gotten use to Scotty's play & sometimes don't realize how good he really is...No he won't make those huge diving catches he used too because he knows that would be his last play of his career...I don't think Frazier, especially under pressure will make enough plays that we need him to...Scotty doesn't hit nearly as well in cold weather & if we need his hitting & it cost us a game then you may have to look at Frazier...I've watched Scotty in two 'WS' when he was one of those 'redbirds'...The first against Boston when they were swept he got no hits & Albert had one...The next one that they won, most people said Scotty should have been MVP...But he sure has the experience & that is worth alot...Time will tell....
As great as it'd be to see Frazier starting, I'm in the Rolen camp here. Millions of words are spent arguing whether and how much post season experience matters. Maybe most can agree the answer is: some undetermined amount generally. Likewise on momentum, which maybe more would agree is important. Regrettably, those two work against Frazier here.
I think of him a bit like Bryce Harper here in my town. They both produced big time when needed this year. They're both super talented rookies who, barring injury, should have long productive seasons. The difference is that, as herculean what Frazier did this year, Harper put up bigger numbers and is peaking (or still climbing--we'll know shortly) now.
Do think Frazier will impact this ride, though. Either in a spot start day game like someone upthread speculates or from the bench.
These aren't the 2010 Reds. They will go...All the Way.
I like Rolen in today's game and Frazier in a game at GABP. Postseason experience is vital, especially on the road where the atmosphere can be intimidating for some players. Rather ease Todd into things at GABP.
Rolen looks ok. He is consistent and feeling the best he has all year.
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Over Thanksgiving school break, we went to Junior Ranger Camp at Lake Elizabeth. At camp, Ranger Sandy took us on a hike along Lagunas Creek, which flows out of Lake Elizabeth Park. We saw a LOT of trash in the creek and this made us and the water birds unhappy and decided to clean it up so it would be prettier.First, we asked our mom and dad to help us clean the creek. They helped us buy a sixteen-foot pole, a net, some rope, a big hook, and a roll of duct tape. Some of the things we removed were a soccer ball, two footballs, 35 tennis balls, three ping pong balls, three fishing bobbers, lots of bottles and cans and food containers, a tic tac box, three lighters, a sea monster toy, and a BIG heavy, muddy cash register!The snowy egrets, ducks, and other birds seemed happier after the cleanup, but there were many things we could not reach with the pole. We were happy with the cleanup work and hope that other kids and parents will help keep Fremont clean, too.Photo Caption: Cameron and Corina Chen cleaning up Lagunas Creek.


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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
I loved Holly Black's Curse Workers series, so I am looking forward to anything by her! Doll Bones looks pretty cool, in a kinda creepy sort of way.
Three kids — Zachary, Poppy and Alice — who go on a journey, despite their own uncertain friendship, to bury a doll that may or may not be made from human bones.
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The Reliability Expedition is a Wikitravel Expedition to find ways to improve the reliability of information on Wikitravel.
Content on Wikitravel comes from a variety of sources, and it is not always clear in an article where information came from, whether it is up-to-date, or whether the party that added the information did so to share travel information or for promotional purposes. The goal of this expedition is to help develop some additional guidelines, policies, and methods for ensuring quality data on Wikitravel and providing travelers with some information on how reliable data may be.
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There are a number of tools and processes in place currently to help with reliability, including:
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I've never understood the wildly inflated home prices in some areas
I've never understood why it happens over and over. The current thing has nothing on New Orleans in the 1850s (or thereabouts) - but still
I hope their lending requirements are a little more solid (I hold an Electric Orange account there).The acquisition further strengthens ING DIRECT's position as the leading direct bank which aims to meet the financial needs of "Main Street, USA."
Damn that pesky old real world!NetBank's stock price traded around $15 a share in 2004, but it declined and then fell below $5 a share in early 2007. Shares of NetBank fell to $0.07, down $0.01, on Friday.
Most banks do not try to discourage deposits more than $100K. I recall seeing offers of jumbo CDs sta
Netbank had a "money market" account which was FDIC insured
Parent is correct. I have a Netbank (now ING) 'Money Market' account that I started about a month ago. I was very concerned so I called the FDIC via the number they have published on the Netbank information sites and was assured that it was insured and all my funds would still be available.
The Netbank site is now back online, and you can get back in and see your accounts again. The big question for me, especially with the first of the Month on Monday, is what is happening with all my Bill Pay transac
VIII. Dividend Information
Due to the projected sale of assets of the former bank, the FDIC is in the position to provide each uninsured depositor with an dividend equal to 50% of your uninsured amount. These funds will be deposited directly into your account net of your uninsured portion.
Dividend Information on Failed Financial Institutions contains general information about the dividend process.
http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/netbank.html [fdic.gov]
The real culprits are people who buy loans without any care for whether the debtors can make the payments.
Not exactly. A lot of the MBSes were rated as investment grade by the ratings agencies, who share a lot of the blame. The MBS purchasers' mistake was to buy something that was too good to be true. When you're playing poker and you cannot figure out who the mark is, you're the mark.
Even if they weren't moving them, saving and checking accounts are insured up to $100,000 in the US.
Although treat that as per-bank, not per-account.
NetBank's closure marks the first bank to close since the recent U.S. housing boom deflated.
Other banks have already closed because the owned too many rotten mortgages, including (for example) Greenpoint Mortgage [novatoadvance.com]. Greenpoint was owned by a larger, full-service bank, but that distinction wasn't made in this article. As usual, journalists like to portray Internet business as unusual, fly-by-night, and inherently risky in a way that non-Internet businesses of the same kind somehow are not.
I've got a bad feeling about this.


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In conjunction with Kiwanis Club and the Sanibel Bike Club, the Sanibel Recreation Center put their summer youth campers through the annual bike rodeo on June 8.
"All 75 or 80 kids participated," said program coordinator Dave DeFonzo. "The Bike Club and Kiwanis provided about 20 volunteers and Billy's Bike Rentals provided bikes and helmets."
More than 45 bikes in three different sizes were provided for the rodeo.
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Volunteers help summer campers at the helmet station at Sanibel Recreation Center's annual bike rodeo on June 8.
The campers were instructed on the bicycle rules of the road, given pointers on proper bike sizing and use. Each camper was sent through a road course set up on the Rec Center campus where they demonstrated what they had learned about bike safety and obeying rules of the road.
"We do this every year," said DeFonzo. "It is very successful. Billy Kirkland and the volunteers do a great service."
Successful completion earned campers a road course certificate.
"Campers took home a bagful of goodies like bike locks, bells, flashing front and rear lights and helmets," said DeFonzo.
The 10-week summer camp for children entering first through eighth grades runs Monday through Friday through Aug. 3, meeting 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (except May 28-July 4). Cost of the camp is $93.50 per child per week for rec center members, $115.50 for non-members.
Campers participate in swimming, arts & crafts, athletics and a variety of games. For more information on the program call the center at (239) 472-0345.


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Some psychologists say teaching emotional literacy in school is key to better behavior — and better grades. Marc Brackett and Maurice Elias, two experts in social emotional learning, talk about how emotional literacy is woven into a standard curriculum, and how it can tackle problems like bullying and absenteeism.
Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic...and Respect?
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Leparoux, one of only four jockeys in racing history to win Eclipse Awards as champion apprentice (2006) and champion journeyman (2009), will ride Daddy Nose Best for trainer Steve Asmussen in the El Camino Real Derby. Leparoux, 28, is currently based at Gulfstream Park in Florida,
Leparoux and Garcia will both be making their first trips to Northern California.
Leparoux was in Southern California on Dec. 31 to ride Daddy Nose Best in the Eddie Logan Stakes at Santa Anita. That road trip was unsuccessful as Daddy Nose Best finished fifth at the 4-to-5 favorite in the one-mile grass race.
"I went there expecting to win, but I don't think he cared for the turf there," said Leparoux in a phone interview Sunday from the jockey's room at Gulfstream Park. "He was getting out with me."
In his race prior to the Eddie Logan, Daddy Nose Best rallied from seventh in a field of 10 to win a one-mile turf race at Churchill Downs by 3 1/4 lengths under Leparoux.
"He ran a very good race that day at Churchill," said Leparoux. "It was an impressive win. He's got a lot of talent, and hopefully he can show that talent (in the El Camino Real Derby). I know Steve Asmussen is very happy with how the horse is doing right now."
A large cast is shaping up for the El Camino Real Derby, Northern California's key prep race for Kentucky Derby hopefuls. The field will be drawn Wednesday and the following horses are expected to be entered: All Squared Away (Kerwin John will ride),
Cahill Chrome (Juan Hernandez), Daddy Nose Best (Leparoux), Handsome Mike (Corey Nakatani), Lady of Fifty (Russell Baze), Lucky Chappy (Garcia), Rockinarz Recruit (Abel Cedillo), Russian Greek (Aaron Gryder), Senor Rain (Kevin Krigger), and Unveiled Heat (Frank Alvarado).
The El Camino Real Derby will be the eighth race on a nine-race program and has scheduled post time of 4:43 p.m. First post is 12:45 p.m. Gates open at 10 a.m. and fans attending Golden Gate Fields will receive a free long sleeve El Camino Real Derby shirt, which features the silks of all the previous winners of the race.
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LONGMONT -- Even after a night circling the globe to visit the world's children, Santa still had plenty of energy to sit with Longmont kids at the OUR Center on Christmas Day.
After a visit with the jolly old elf, the kids got to choose between five and 10 gifts each from a cache donated by Left Hand Brewing.
Wide eyes and squeals of delight punctuated the holiday meal of tamales, green chili, Spanish rice, cake and cookies that about 25 volunteers served at the nonprofit's headquarters.
OUR Center executive director Edwina Salazar said any leftover toys would be set aside for Kindness for Kids' events next season.
The OUR Center meal and Christmas celebration attracted about 150 people for lunch and to visit with Santa. Adults were also allowed to choose a gift and grandparents were allowed to choose toys for grandchildren who were not at the meal.
Five bikes were given away to children by using a drawing.
Debbie Sissenstein, a volunteer at the OUR Center, brought her four grandchildren. Two of them, 7-year-old Thea and 11-year-old Zechariah, each won bikes.
"It is nice. It is really nice," Sissenstein said of the event.
She said the toys helped make the holiday complete for the children.
"It was a slim Christmas," she said.
The weather made it easy for Santa to land his sleigh in Longmont. A snowstorm that dropped 21/2 inches of snow on the city made for a white Christmas at the end of an unseasonably warm and dry December.
Families wasted no time hitting the sledding hills to take advantage of it on Christmas Day.
Times-Call weather consultant Dave Larison said on Tuesday that the holiday snowfall took the season to 10.8 inches, still considerably shy of the 18-inch norm. Temperatures are likely to get frigid tonight, though.
"It could well drop below zero in Longmont and we haven't had that yet in Longmont this winter," he said.
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