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[01] TURKEY-PRESS SCANThese are some of the major headlines and their brief stories in Turkey's press on Feb 13, 1998. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. You will find more detailed summaries of the main stories in the Turkish press in a few hours.
Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz said he had concerns that a Kurdish state would be established in Northern Iraq after the US operation in Iraq.
[02] TURKEY-ALBANIA - ALBANIAN PRESIDENT MEYDANI VISITS PARLIAMENT SPEAKER CETIN - MEIDANI: ''TURKEY IS IN EUROPE AND SHE WILL REMAIN SO IN SPITE OF THE PRICE SHE PAID''ANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Albanian President Recep Meidani, who is currently in Ankara as an official guest of President Suleyman Demirel, visited on Thursday with Hikmet Cetin, the Speaker of the Parliament.
Speaking during the meeting, Cetin said ''the Albanian people have 63 million friends in Turkey and the Turkish people have five million friends in Albania.''
President Recep Meidani said that Albania wishes to benefit from the experience of the parliament in the field of legislation, as they are preparing a new democratic constitution.
The guest president stressed that there are strong political relations between the two countries, adding that ''we will broaden our strong relations to the economic, military and cultural fields.''
Addressing the parliament, Recep Meidani stressed that ''Turkey is in Europe and she will remain so in spite of the price she paid. The European cultural heritage will be lacking without the cultural traces in Turkey.''
''We can say that Turkey was one of the countries which extended support to Albania in order to help her to solve the civil crisis,'' said Meydani.
Noting that Turkey has always had an important place in the foreign policy of Albania, the Albanian President added that ''we wish to see Turkey which is a large country of the Balkan peninsula, as a more developed country.''
Meidani stressed that they have approved the policy of making the Balkans European and they think that the best method for protecting peace in the Balkans is dialogue.
[03] NORTHERN IRAQ - KDP-PUK TALKS STARTED IN SAKLAVA - KDP ANKARA REPRESENTATIVE DIZAI: ''TALKS ARE A CONTINUATION OF THE ANKARA PEACE PROCESS''ANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - High ranking officials of the Iraqi Kurdish Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) convened in Saklava for the first time after nine months.
KDP's representative to Ankara Safeen Dizai told the A.A correspondent that ''the starting of talks does not mean that a new process has started. These talks which are taking place in Saklava that is under the KDP's control are a continuation of the Ankara process.''
Dizai said proposals of both sides would be discussed during the talks and that the sides would make an effort to find mutual points and ''the security issue would mainly be discussed,'' he added.
This is the first time that the sides have convened at the highest level after the operation of the Turkish Armed Forces which was staged in the region in May. The KDP and PUK delegations convened at a low level after this period to find a solution to local problems.
The KDP Leader Massaud Barzani issued a written statement in response for the PUK Leader Jalal Talabani's call for peace and in the written statement Barzani thanked Talabani's call for peace and called on the sides to be faithful to the talks in Ankara and wanted to work jointly to ensure a democratic atmosphere.
[04] BRITAIN-IRAQ - ASSURANCE FROM BRITAIN - BRITISH AMBASSADOR LOGAN: ''WE SUPPORT IRAQ'S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY''ANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Britain on Thursday gave assurances about Iraq's territorial integrity.
David Logan, the British Ambassador in a written statement recalled the British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook's statements regarding the issue and said they supported Iraq's territorial integrity and that they wanted Iraq to participate in the international community.
Logan also said ''claiming that Britain incorporated a policy aiming at Iraq's separation, which was never uttered by Britain, would mean an investigation of the British Government's honesty. This is unacceptable and in contradiction with the friendly relations which Britain was willing to maintain with her ally Turkey.''
[05] TURKEY-EU - EU COMMISSION TO EXTEND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIZATION PROGRAMS IN TURKEYANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - The European Union (EU) Commission said on Thursday that it would extend financial support to 22 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) for human rights and democratization programs in Turkey.
The European Commission Turkey Representation gave a statement that the financial support will be extended within the framework of the MEDA Project which foresaw giving support to reforms that will be realized in the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean countries that are not members of the EU.
The statement said that the total cost of the projects which will be supported was 6.49 million ECU (7.13 million dollars) and that the European Commission would meet 4.6 Million ECU (5.05 million dollars) of this.
It was reported that financial support agreements would be signed with the concerned organizations.
[06] TURKEY-GREECE - FM CEM: ''WE HAVE PRESENTED PEACE TO GREECE WITH AN INTENTION OF GREAT GOOD WILL. NOW WE EXPECT GOOD WILL FROM GREECE''ANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Foreign Minister Ismail Cem on Thursday interpreted the response coming from Athens to the call for peace from Turkey. Cem said ''Turkey, with an intention of great good will, presented peace and compromise to Greece'' adding ''now, we expect her to give a positive response.''
Speaking to reporters, Cem said the world public expected Greece to give a positive response to this initiative from Turkey and stressed that problems between the two countries should be solved soon. ''We did our best, I hope Greece would do so,'' he added.
Turkey on Thursday conveyed a note to Greece and called on her to solve all the problems in the Aegean through peaceful methods and also wanted a high level meeting to be realized between the foreign ministries of the two countries before the end of March.
After this Greece issued a statement and said she did not find the proposal package submitted by FM Cem to be positive.
[07] TURKEY-UKRAINE (1) - PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ IN THE UKRAINE - YILMAZ: ''TURKEY RESOLVED TO FURTHER IMPROVE RELATIONS WITH THE UKRAINE IN EVERY FIELD''KIEV, Feb 13 (A.A) - Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz said on Thursday that the Ukraine which is politically and economically powerful will contribute to the establishment of peace in the region as well as in the world, adding that ''Turkey is resolved to further improve relations with the Ukraine in every field.''
Prime Minister Yilmaz participated in a work luncheon with the Ukranian Head of State Leonid Kuchma on the first day of his visit. He later met with the Ukrainian Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister Valeri Pustovoytenko.
Yilmaz later participated in the Turkish-Ukrainian Foreign Economic Relations Council meeting.
Addressing the meeting, Yilmaz said that the Ukraine has successfully implemented a new political and economic model, adding that Turkish- Ukrainian relations have gained momentum due to the policies implemented by the Ukrainian government.
Yilmaz said integration of the Ukraine with the globalizing world economy would make this country very powerful in the future. He also said that the success of political and economic reforms would be a guarantee for the improvement of the relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Yilmaz said Turkey was one of the very important trade partners of the Ukraine, adding that Turkey's trade volume with this country was more than one billion dollars.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Prime Minister Valeri Pustovoytenko said they had taken important steps to proceed to a free market economy stressing that they attributed a special importance to privatization.
[08] TURKEY-PRESS REVIEW (1)These are brief summaries of some of the leading stories in Turkey's press on Feb 13, 1998. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
(Derived from Newsspot of the Turkish Directorate of General Press and Information.)
Yilmaz was welcomed by his Ukrainian counterpart Valery Pustovoytenko and later had a working dinner with President Leonid Kuchma./Milliyet/
Turkey proposed a five-point set of suggestions to the Greek government to solve existing problems. Foreign Minister Ismail Cem presented the Turkish proposal verbally to Dimitris Nezeritis, the Greek Ambassador to Ankara. The UN secretary-general, the NATO secretary-general and NATO members have also been informed about the initiative. Speaking at his meeting with Ambassador Nezeritis, Cem expressed his hope that Greece ''would also display that it is as peaceful and conciliatory as Turkey.'' But the Greek government spokesman Dimitri Reppas, in commenting on the proposals, did not sound very encouraging. Some of the propoals ''are already the subject of dialogue'' he said giving as an example the dialogue on developing and implementing confidence-building measures in the Aegean within the framework of NATO. Reppas also said that the only problem between Turkey and Greece in the Aegean was that of the continental shelf. He did not comment on the proposal for a meeting before the end of March. /All papers/
Meanwhile, British Ambassador to Ankara David Logan made a written statement yesterday. The statement referred to the statement made by the British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook in the British Parliament on February 12. ''We support the territorial integrity of Iraq and would like to see it rejoin the international community'' Cook said. /Sabah/
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[09] TURKEY-PRESS REVIEW (2)These are brief summaries of some of the leading stories in Turkey's press on Feb 13, 1998. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
(Derived from Newsspot of the Turkish Directorate of General Press and Information.)
Earlier in the day, Meidani held talks with Parliament Speaker Hikmet Cetin and Chief of General Staff Gen.Ismail Hakki Karadayi. The Albanian president was accompanied by Albanian Foreign Minister Paskal Milo, Economy Minister Yili Bufi, Chief of General Staff Alex Andoni and other high-level officials and businessmen. /All papers/
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[10] TURKEY-PRESS REVIEW (3)These are brief summaries of some of the leading stories in Turkey's press on Feb 13, 1998. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
(Derived from Newsspot of the Turkish Directorate of General Press and Information.)
The US State Department spokesman James Rubin in reply to a question said, ''Turkish forces have entered northern Iraq for limited periods in the past to destroy bases and arms caches of the terrorist PKK organization. We have consistently supported the right of the Turkish government to defend itself against terrorism, as long as any incursions are limited in scope and duration and fully respect the rights of the civilian inhabitants in the region.''
He added, ''The United States recognizes Turkey's very real security concerns and its desire to avoid a repeat of the massive incursion of refugees seen in 1991. We want to work constructively with the government of Turkey on these issues. We have no information on such an operation or a refugee movement of that kind. Should the question arise, we will consult with the government of Turkey regarding a proper response.'' /All papers/
[11] TURKEY-INTERNAL - TELE-CONFERENCE PROJECT FOR THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROJECT TO BE PREPARED WITHIN 15 DAYS AND THEN THE PROJECT BIDDING WILL BE HELDANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - The technical specifications of the ''Tele- Conference Project for the Council of Ministers'', which enables the Prime Minister and Ministers to hold meetings through computers, will be prepared within 15 days and the system will be in service in April after the tender, it was reported on Friday.
Prof. Dr. Murat Askar, Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) Information Technologies and Research Institute (BILTEN) told the A.A correspondent that SONY, Picture Tel, V-Con and V-Tel companies are bidding for the tele-conference system. These companies install video-conference systems.
Prof. Dr. Askar said that the Prime Minister and other Ministers can transmit their documents to members of the cabinet with a ''scanner''.
Pointing out that working-rooms will be set up in the offices of the Prime Minister and for members of the cabinet, Askar said that mobile equipment will be given to members of the cabinet who wants to access into the system.
[12] TURKEY-IRAN - FOREIGN MINISTRY UNDERSECRETARY HAKTANIR LEAVES FOR IRAN - HAKTANIR TO CONVEY PRESIDENT DEMIREL'S MESSAGE TO THE IRANIAN PRESIDENT HATEMIANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Korkmaz Haktanir, the Foreign Ministry Undersecretary left for Iran on Friday to convey President Suleyman Demirel's message to the Iranian President Mohammad Hatemi.
The message which Haktanir conveyed to the Iranian President advanced the diplomatic relations between the two countries which have been tense since last year.
The Foreign Ministry statement said that Haktanir will hold talks on bilateral relations as well as recent developments related to Iraq and the regional situation during his stay in Iran.
[13] TURKEY-UKRAINE (2) - PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ IN THE UKRAINE - YILMAZ: ''WE HAVE AGREED TO BROADEN COOPERATION WITH THE UKRAINE ALSO IN THE DEFENSE FIELD'' - JOINT COMMUNIQUE ISSUED RELATED TO YILMAZ'S VISITKIEV, Feb 13 (A.A) - Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz said on Thursday that Turkey and the Ukraine agreed to have a more extensive cooperation in defense field as well.
Yilmaz, currently officially visiting the Ukraine, signed various cooperation agreements with the Ukrainian Prime Minister Valeri Pustovoytenko. The agreements foresaw cooperation between the authorized officials of the two countries related to maritime affairs and a cooperation between the TRT and Ukrainian TV.
Addressing the signature ceremony Yilmaz said they had held constructive talks with the Ukrainian administratrators on regional cooperation as well as bilateral relations.
Yilmaz said they had taken up regional cooperation during the meetings adding that they also agreed that the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) would be an important factor in bilateral relations.
Prime Minister Pustovoytenko said Turkey was an important country in the region as well as an important country of Europe and stressed that bilateral relations between the two countries would contribute to peace and stability in the region.
Meanwhile, a joint communique was issued related to Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz's visit to the Ukraine.
The communique said that both sides expressed the pleasure felt over the rapid improvement of ties between the two countries which formed an important aspect in the development of regional stability, cooperation and welfare. It said the sides, in the Turkish-Ukrainian Friendship and Cooperation Agreement dated May 4, 1992, expressed willingness to take the necessary steps to improve cooperation relations.
It said ''these two sides welcomed the successes recorded in economy, trade, transportation and communication fields and decided to make joint efforts to deepen abilities of the business circles for initiatives. It said the sides agreed to enrich economic and trade relations by increasing construction activities and investments. The two sides confirmed that improvement of energy cooperation between Turkey and the Ukraine would add a new dimension to the relations.
The communique said the sides in an effort to strengthen their contributions to international peace and security, decided to deepen their dialogue on security issues as well as military issues.
The communique said the sides strenghened their determination to improve cooperation in the field which included the ''Cooperation Agreement Against Crime'' signed on April 14, 1994.
''Also, these two countries stressed the necessity of strengthening their abilities to struggle against the threat of terrorism which forms a danger counter to the stability and territorial integrity of the states and a violation of human rights.
The sides reiterated their faithfulness to the development of fruitful cooperation within the framework of the BSEC.
[14] TURKEY-US - US SECRETARY OF STATE ALBRIGHT: ''PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ AND FM CEM EXPEND INTENSE EFFORTS FOR TURKEY TO TURN TOWARDS THE WEST'' - TURKEY SHOULD BE A PIECE OF THE NEW EUROPEWASHINGTON, Feb 13 (A.A) - Madeleine Albright, the US Secretary of State said on Friday that Mesut Yilmaz, the Turkish Prime Minister and Ismail Cem, the Foreign Minister have expended intense efforts for Turkey to turn towards the West and stressed that Turkey should be a part of the new Europe.
Speaking at the US Representatives Assembly Foreign Affairs Commission's session and responding to questions, Albright said they supported Turkey's willingness to be a full member of the European Union (EU).
When a commission member from the Greek Cypriot-Greek lobby linked the issue of the EU full membership to the Cyprus question, Albright said ''these issues are so much confused'' and went on by saying, ''Turkey is a very important country. Turkey's turning towards the West, not the East or South, is very important for all of us. We should make Turkey a part of the new Europe. We have taken up the issues together with Prime Minister Yilmaz and FM Cem.''
The US Secretary of State said they expended intense efforts to find a solution to the Cyprus question, adding that they wanted the Turkish government to help them in this respect. Albright said that Cyprus is one of the questions which has lasted very long. Albright said that after the elections on the Greek Cypriot side, the US President Bill Clinton's Special Representative to Cyprus Richard Holbrooke will intensify efforts for a solution on the Island.
Meanwhile, Martin Indyk, the US Assistant Secretary of State, responsible for Near East Affairs stressed that the Northern Iraqi issue was a conflicting one, adding that there were different groups in the region and stressed that the US and her allies, with the help of Poised Hammer, protected the Kurds against Saddam. Recalling the attacks of the Baghdad regime against the Kurds, Indyk said they could not overcome the clashes between the Kurds living in the region.
Indyk said that the separatist terrorist PKK is the organization applying the most fierce terrorism incidents. ''It is not true that we extended limitless confirmation to Turkey on cross border operations. We were always persistent that the operations should be limited in time and scope. One thing should not be forgotten is that Turkey's operations in the region were forwarded to the separatist terrorist PKK organization which nested in the region. Thus, a double standard is not a question. The concern here is the attack of Saddam on the region with chemical gases. We do not want a repetition of this.''
[15] TURKEY-IRAQI TURKMENS - TURKEY TO IMPLEMENT A ''TWO STAGED MEASURES PACKAGE'' FOR THE TURKMENSANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Ahat Andican, the Minister of State and Government Spokesman said on Friday that they were planning to implement a ''two staged measures package'' for the Turkmens in case a possible US attack on Iraq is realized and an immigration activity starts towards the Turkish border.
Speaking to the A.A correspondent, Andican said ''In the first stage, a measure plan will be implemented to provide for the security of the Turkmens during the bombing of Mousul and Kirkuk. In the second stage, special and appropriate sheltering and nourishment facilities will be provided to the Turkmens if an operation takes place against our border.'' Andican did not give detailed information about the measures but said ''of course, humanitarian aid will be extended to everybody not only the Turkmens.''
Meanwhile, Mustafa Kemal Yaycili, the leader of the Iraqi National Turkmen Party said Turkey's humanitarian aid would not be sufficient in case a possible US attack takes place on Iraq and stressed that the Turkmens needed a more ''significant'' protection.
Yaycili said ''the line which Turkey would form for humanitarian aid is inadequate for us.'' He said, ''we will have to leave our houses, our city, we will have financial and moral losses. Yet, the Turkmen front will not rebel by falling into this game.'' He said Kirkuk, where the Turkmens live intensively, was under threat.
Yaycili said if Iraq is hit there will be a lack of authority in the Turkmen regions of Kirkuk and Mousul which are under Baghdad's rule, adding that ''as it happened in the Gulf War, these regions would be plundered by peshmergas.''
Yaycili said especially Kirkuk should be saved from the danger of plundering. ''There is no question in the Talabani and Barzani regions. They are in a position of protecting themselves yet, Turkmens need a significant protection,'' he said.
[16] TURKEY-ARMENIA - ARMENIA AFTER TER PETROSYAN - STATE MINISTER ANDICAN: ''THE BAKU-CEYHAN OIL PIPELINE WILL BE AFFECTED NEGATIVELY IF THE NAGORNO- KARABAKH PROBLEM IS ESCALATED''ANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Ahat Andican, the State Minister and Government Spokesman said on Friday that the Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline will be affected negatively by Levon Ter Petrosyan's resignation from the Presidency of Armenia.
Responding to the questions of the A.A correspondent, Andican said the resignation of Ter Petrosyan from his assignment will pave the way for Prime Minister Robert Kocaryan and the hardliners to rule. As this will directly affect Azerbaijan, there is a risk that the Baku-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline to fall into danger.
Andican said the reason of Ter Petrosyan's resignation was his positive views regarding the OSCE Minsk process, adding that ''Ter Petrosyan, with his peaceful approach, was doing the best for his country. The problem of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue could enter into a process of escalation again.''
Although there are obstacles concerning the Armenian Prime Minister Kocaryan becoming President in elections that will take place between March 15 and 16, there is a great possibility that the person who would be elected as the President would be someone who is very close to Kocaryan or the hardliners.
Andican said re-opening of the Nationalist Tasnak Party by Kocaryan is evaluated as a signal that a policy that favors hardness would be incorporated. Andican said, ''if there is political instability in the region, then international capital would avoid taking risks. There could be problems in a multi-national project like Baku-Ceyhan if a political consensus could not be realized among the countries.''
President Suleyman Demirel's Private Representative to Nagorno-Karabakh Ali Hikmet Alp said the ones who call on strict attitude to be assumed on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue are expected to rule in the region after the resignation of Ter Petrosyan.
Responding to the questions of the A.A correspondent, Alp said ''Ter Petrosyan was not a person who supported every policy wanted by the international community. Yet, his attitude on the Karabakh issue, his peaceful leadership and his view that the OSCE could be a solution made Ter Petrosyan a positive leader. Yet, the supporters of war won.''
Alp said studies were underway on the plans initiated by the OSCE since 1992, adding that ''the words of Kocaryan indicate that he would meet with the rebels and solve the question. If this group assumes the rule, then Armenia which is in economic difficulty and isolated on the international platform, will fall into a worse situation.''
Foreign Policy Institute Chairman Seyfi Tashan said Armenia should not contradict Russian policy as it will not contribute to the solution.
[17] TURKEY-INTERNAL - CLOSED RP TO APPLY TO EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS - CLOSED RP DEPUTY KAMALAK: ''CLOSURE OF THE RP IS CONTRARY TO ARTICLES 6, 7, 9, 10 AND 11 OF THE CHARTER''ANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - The closed Welfare Party (RP) Kahramanmaras Deputy Mustafa Kamalak said on Friday that they will take the closure case of the RP to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Responding to the questions of the A.A correspondent, Kamalak said that they are working on a written application to the ECHR and that they are trying to prove the closure of the RP is contrary to the European Human Rights Charter.
The written application will state that the closure of the RP is contrary to Articles 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 of the Charter.
The closed RP will state that everybody can voice his or her thoughts in a democratic society within the framework of freedom of thought, emphasizing that everybody has the right to freedom of thought and liberty of faith and religion for its application.
The written application will also state that the parties can only be closed if they engage in ''terrorist activities and activities which are aimed at the inseparable integrity of the countries''.
[18] US-TURKEY - US STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL PICKERING: - ''WE ARE HOLDING CLOSE CONSULTATIONS WITH TURKEY ON THE IRAQ ISSUE'' - ''IF THERE IS IMMIGRATION, PEOPLE SHOULD BE TREATED HUMANELY''WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (A.A) - The US State Department's ''number three'' person Thomas Pickering said on Friday that they were in close contact with the Turkish government on the Iraqi crisis. Pickering said if an immigration takes place due to a possible military operation, people, who were forced to leave their homes, should be treated humanely.
Pickering, responsible for political affairs, responding to the questions of reporters said they favored a diplomatic solution but added that Baghdad should abide fully by all the UN resolutions. Pickering also said that Iraq's recent proposals were ''unacceptable'' adding that UNSCOM should make its investigations without having any obstacles or restrictions.
Thomas Pickering said they have come to the end of diplomatic efforts.
Speaking about their dialogue with Ankara on the Iraqi crisis Pickering said that they have very close consultations with Turkey to this end. Stating that he has met with the Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary, and the US Deputy Chief of General Staff Ralston and Assistant Secretary of State Marc Grossman made contacts in Turkey, Pickering said they have discussed in detail their policy towards Turkey, and Turkey's concerns.
Noting that they were faithful to Iraq's territorial integrity, Pickering said that the entire UN system would collapse if the UN bows its head to Saddam's demands and bargains on the decisions it has made.
He said the US takes into consideration the views of Moscow but that Russia should also take the views of the US into consideration. We favor a diplomatic solution but Russia should understand that we will use force if these initiatives fail to produce solutions, he said.
[19] AFGHANISTAN - EARTHQUAKE IN AFGHANISTAN - AFGHANISTAN'S EMBASSY TO ANKARA: ''4,400 PEOPLE DIED, 450 OTHERS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED''ANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Afghanistan's Embassy to Ankara said on Friday that 20 villages were destroyed during the earthquake which occurred in Afghanistan last week and that 4,400 people died and 450 others were seriously wounded.
The Afghan Embassy told the A.A that people living in the disaster region, where there are heavy winter conditions, were in diffuculty, adding that ''we call on all the world aid institutions to be sensitive towards the cry of the suffering people in the region.''
The statement said according to the latest information, 15,000 people living in the disaster region are homeless and face to face with hunger and pointed out that the Red Crescent and Red Cross have sent aid to the region, but this aid is not adequate as the number of dead and wounded people is high.
[20] TURKEY IN BRIEF - FEBRUARY 13, 1998GAZIANTEP - The export of grain-cereals from Southeastern section of Turkey in January 1998 dropped 47.8 percent to 15.5 million US dollars, it was reported on Friday.
The same exports from the region during the same period last year was 29.6 million US dollars.
Sahin Batalli, the Chairman of the Southeastern Anatolia Grain-Cereals Exporters' Union told the A.A correspondent that their grain-cereals exports were reduced due to the Gulf crisis.
Batalli said they exported grain-cereals to Germany, Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Romania.
ANKARA - Mehmet Kececiler, the Motherland Party (ANAP) Acting Chairman said on Thursday that the crisis in Iraq should be resolved diplomatically, adding that they are not in favour of a hot clash only if Iraq does not comply with the UN resolutions.
Abdullah Al Murat, the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Ankara met with Mehmet Kececiler.
Stating that the aim of the visit is to exchange views regarding the Gulf crisis, Al Murat presented the joint statement of the Gulf Countries' Cooperation Council regarding the issue to Kececiler and to the reporters.
Emphasizing that Kuwait and the other Gulf countries are not in favour of a military strike and want the crisis be resolved diplomatically, Al Murat said that Iraq should abide by the UN decisions and all of inspectors who make the observations.
Stressing that Iraq would take all the responsibility if it will not comply with the UN decisions and that peace or war is in the hands of Iraq, Al Murat said that they will take the necessary measures if hopes for peace end.
ANKARA - Maria Livanos Cattaui, the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will visit Turkey on February 16, it was reported on Friday.
The Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) said in a written statement that Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz will receive Cattaui and that Cattaui will hold a meeting with Isin Celebi, the Minister of State to give information about the activities of the ICC the same day.
Cattaui will also meet with Fuat Miras, the TOBB Chairman and with Zafer Caglayan, the TOBB Deputy Chairman.
[21] TURKEY-UKRAINE - PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ DEPARTS FROM THE UKRAINEKIEV, Feb 13 (A.A) - Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz departed from Kiev on Friday after concluding his contacts in the Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Prime Minister Pustovoytenko has seen off Yilmaz with an official state ceremony.
Yilmaz this morning visited the Ukrainian Parliament and held a meeting with Moroz, the Speaker of the Parliament.
Prime Minister Yilmaz's visit to the Crimea was cancelled due to heavy winter conditions.
[22] TURKEY-IRAQ-UN - KDP OFFICIALS: ''POSSIBILITY OF AN IMMIGRATION FROM NORTHERN IRAQ TO TURKEY IS LESS'' - ''WE EXPECT IMMIGRATION FROM IRAQ TO NORTHERN IRAQ'' - ''SADDAM WILL NOT ATTACK NORTHERN IRAQ''SIRNAK, Feb 13 (A.A)- While the tension between Iraq and the UN escalates, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) officials said that the possibility of an immigration influx from Northern Iraq to Turkey is less and that they expect an influx from Iraq to Northern Iraq.
The KDP officials and local sources in the region said, ''the US will not harm the settlement places at the 36th parallel. Saddam before the crisis started a dialogue with the Kurdish groups. The possibility of an attack on Northern Iraq is out of question. Thus Saddam will not attack Northern Iraq. From this perspective, there will not be an immigration influx from Northern Iraq to Turkey. However, in case of an attack, Turkey will aid civilians living in Northern Iraq as she did before.''
[23] TURKEY-IRAQ-UN - PRESIDENT DEMIREL'S TELEPHONE DIPLOMACYANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - President Suleyman Demirel had a telephone conversation with Jordanian King Hussein Bin Tallal on Friday and discussed the situation in Iraq.
Demirel will also have a telephone conversation with Egyptian Arab Republic President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday.
The Presidential Press Center statement said that in the telephone conversation which Demirel had with King Hussein, he said ''everybody has to fulfill their responsibilities without resorting to military measures and within this framework, Iraq should abide by all the related UN Security Council resolutions fully.''
Demirel also said that military measures were not preferrable due to their grave outcomes and stressed that Iraq's territorial integrity should be preserved.
Demirel said he was sure that Jordan, being a neighboring country, would continue to make the necessary initiatives on the issue and briefed King Hussein about the initiatives Turkey has launched to prevent the crisis. Demirel also expressed pleasure over the constructive negotiations held on the issue.
King Hussein said that he shared the same views with the President and that they were resolved to continue negotiations with Turkey.
[24] TURKEY-GERMANY - RELEASE OF KANI YILMAZ - FOREIGN MINISTRY: ''RELEASE OF KANI YILMAZ SHOWS THAT GERMAN JUSTICE EVALUATED TERRORIST ACTIVITIES AS CRIMINAL INCIDENTS'' - ''THIS APPROACH WHICH MEANS THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF TERRORISM CONTRADICTS THE PRINCIPLE OF COOPERATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL STRUGGLE AGAINST TERRORISMANKARA, Feb 13 (A.A) - Turkey on Friday harshly reacted to the release by the German Federal Chief Prosecutorship of Faysal Dunlayici, who has the code name of Kani Yilmaz, one of the leaders of the separatist terrorist PKK organization.
Sermet Atacanli, the Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman said the decision in question was an indication that Germany evaluated terrorist activities as ''criminal incidents'' now, adding that ''this approach which means the encouragement of terrorism openly contradicts the principle of cooperation in the international struggle against terrorism.''
Atacanli stressed that Kani Yilmaz who is known as a terrorist within the context of the separatist terrorist PKK organization, was found guilty only of being responsible for a series of activities aimed at Turkish institutions and organizations. Atacanli recalled a statement of the German Federal Chief Prosecutor which was issued a while ago that said, ''the PKK was not a terrorist organization any more but it preserved its criminal speciality.''
Atacanli also stressed that the release of a terrorist who took part in violent acts of the PKK which the international community confirmed was a dangerous terrorist organization, gave serious harm to justice.
[25] TURKEY-JOURNALIST - SLAIN JOURNALIST GOKTEPE CASE - PROSECUTOR DEMANDS 8-15 YEARS PRISON FOR POLICEMEN IN SLAIN REPORTER CASEAFYON, Feb 13 (A.A) - Prosecutor Ismail Ilhan on Friday pushed for a maximum 15-year prison term for six policemen charged in the beating death of Metin Goktepe, journalist of the daily Evrensel.
Prosecutor Ismail Ilhan asked that the six be convicted of manslaughter and of committing a criminal offense while on official duty.
Five other police officers accused in the killing should be acquitted, Ilhan said.
The police officers are standing trial for the 1996 slaying of Metin Goktepe, a 27-year-old reporter.
Demand by the suspects for release was rejected by the court.
[26] TURKEY-IRAQ-UN - VIEW OF SCIENTISTS ABOUT THE UN-IRAQ CRISIS - PROF. DR. ONEN: ''IRAQ DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A THREAT FOR TURKEY'' - ''THE REAL INTENTION OF THE US IS TO TAKE UNDER CONTROL THE OIL REGION IN THE MIDDLE EAST''ISTANBUL, Feb 13 (A.A) - The foreign politics experts support different opinions about the attitude that Turkey should take against the Iraq-UN crisis, it was reported on Friday.
Istanbul University Communication Faculty International Affairs Professor Dr. Mesut Onen told the A.A correspondent that Turkey's basic policy is to protect the territorial integrity of Iraq and that a possible gap of authority in Iraq would badly affect Turkey.
Evaluating the attitude of the US on the establishment of a Kurdish state in Northern Iraq, Onen said, ''in my opinion, they had such plans in the 1990-91 crisis. They were not able to overthrow Saddam but they were thinking of establishing a Kurdish state after the military strike. They were thinking of the integration of Turkmens by providing a compromise between the two Kurdish parties. However, that plan also failed. This intention was proved when they re-called their spies in the region.''
Onen said that the US's real intention is to take under control the oil region in the Middle East.
Pointing out that a war in Iraq will badly affect Turkey, Onen said, ''because, Turkey, although she wants the crisis be resolved diplomatically, it would be one side. Turkey has several problems like the usage of the Incirlik Base, the Iraqi border and influx of immigration. Turkey would have the danger of a great economic loss.''
''Iraq does not constitute a threat for Turkey because Iraq sees Turkey as the only neighbor that she can count on,'' he added.
[27] TURKEY-TERRORISM - 11 TERRORISTS KILLED, TWO TERRORISTS CAPTURED DURING OPERATIONS IN SOUTHEASTDIYARBAKIR, Feb 13 (A.A) - Security forces killed 11 separatist terrorists and captured two during their operations in southeast, it was reported on Friday.
The Emergency Rule Governor's Office said that security forces killed four terrorists in the rural part of Hani township of Diyarbakir province, three terrorists in the rural part of Genc township of Bingol province, three terrorists in the rural part of Sason township of Batman province and one terrorist in the rural part of Kurtalan township of Siirt province during the operations.
Security forces captured two terrorists in Hani township of Diyarbakir province.
The operations are underway in the region.
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The VAR declaration (declaration of income tax status) for freelancers and self-employed workers without employees is going to change
As a freelancer or self-employed worker you often need to submit a VAR declaration to qualify for a project of a client. The VAR declaration is issued by the Belastingdienst after sending in a questionnaire. By this the client is indemnified from deducting several kinds of social insurance contributions.
At the moment there is a lot of commotion around VAT declarations. The Belastingdienst wants to start using previously drawn up model contracts. By doing this the Belastingdienst wants to gain more insight in the economic system of the continually growing market of self-employed workers without employees and the increasing so-called autonomy.
A self-employed worker is not autonomous when he or she pretends to be self-employed, but does not meet the requirements of entrepreneurship. Think of searching for assignments yourself instead of with the help of a secondment firm, meeting the hours test and making investments.
Who already has a VAR declaration of 2014 or 2015 does not have to apply for a new VAR in 2016. We will keep you informed about new developments.

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The Timberwolves took on a familiar foe mid week as the Twins of Columbia-Greene traveled to East Field to complete the home and away set. While there wouldn't be a perfect game thrown, the pitching was phenomenal in the 13 to 2 victory over the Region III opponent.
Zach Vavasour put up another strong outing, which looked even better to the late arriving crowd that missed the first inning. He allowed 2 runs after a runner reached base on an error, another singled and another drove in runs with a well hit double to left field. He would only allow 2 singles in the next 4 innings of work, while racking up strikeouts at a blistering pace. He struck out 12 batters in his 5 innings, including striking out the side to end the game in the 5th. He K'd at least two batters in every inning of the contest and 3 in the 2nd and 5th innings.
The Timberwolves took advantage of poor control for most of the night as they drew walks, wore baseballs for free passes and worked the count into hitter's counts before exploiting the count for well hit balls. Coach Job's team drew 10 walks in the contest as well as reaching on a hit batter 3 times, many of which came in a 10 run 3rd inning. Along with those free passes, Jordan Prehoda cleared the bases with a double and Jared Winkle drove in 2 with a liner for a single.
Ramon Acosta ended the day 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored, a walk and a stolen base. Prehoda and Winkle led the team in RBI with 3 each.
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It is finally starting to cool down here in Georgia. Today it is a balmy 50 degrees and it feels positively divine! I get so excited when the temperatures change because I love fall clothes. I love layering, leggings, tunics, scarves… all things warm and comfortable!
Dress (color is Black Floral)($22)
A few weeks ago I ran into Old Navy to grab a few items for our family photographs. Specifically, I needed a sweater for Cooper, a shirt for Jason, and a pair of jeans for Sullivan. Somehow I found myself migrating over to the women's department even though my husband was waiting for me in the car. This dress was in the women's section (our store doesn't carry plus size clothes). I normally don't even browse the women's section at Old Navy because other than tank tops and cardigans, there isn't anything that fits me. But the colors in this dress really stood out to me, and when I pulled it off the rack it looked big and flowy.
Knowing Jason was counting the minutes until I came out of the store, I slipped it over my clothes and it fit. I figured I would buy it, try it on again at home, and then return it if it didn't work.
It worked! I am a size 22/24 at Target and a 3x at Target or Torrid. I purchased this dress in XXL and it fits perfectly!
I paired it with black leggings and some old Target boots. I'm also wearing large hoop earrings – I'm thinking I'm going to bring hoops back!
The dress also comes in a beautiful green floral ($22), a geometric print ($27), and the store also had several colors: plum is one I almost bought but put back.
Speaking of family photographs, here are a few sneak peaks! If you are curious about what the rest of us wore, I had Jason wear jeans and this button down shirt ($25) from Old Navy. I really love Old Navy dress shirts for Jason. He wears them to work and to church. They wash really well and don't fade, and I can dry them without shrinking. I love that they come out of the dryer without wrinkles.
Cooper wore jeans ($15), a white button down shirt ($14), and a blazer ($25) , all from Old Navy. Again, I just feel like I get a lot of bang for my buck from Old Navy. I can usually score kids jeans for less than $12 (with coupons and/or the military discount), and they hold up without ripping (we bought some Cat & Jack jeans last year that all ended up with holes in the knees). The button down shirts are usually on sale, and I like to have 1-2 in his closet for church (2 because stains are inevitable with my boys, and they wear white dress shirts with bow ties to church). The blazer is made of sweatshirt type material and is fleece lined – it will be great for winter!
Cooper is skinny so I usually put him in skinny or karate jeans.
I had originally intended for Sullivan to be in jeans as well, but I loved these rust pants ($13) with his shirt ($13).
I talked about what Poppy and I wore HERE.
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text: How To Windows What Is the Windows Boot Manager (BOOTMGR)? Definition of Windows Boot Manager (BOOTMGR) Share Pin Email Print Windows Key Concepts Computer Concepts File Types Command Line Basics Guides & Tutorials Installing & Upgrading Tips & Tricks By Tim Fisher General Manager, VP, Lifewire.com Tim Fisher has 30+ years' professional technology support experience. He writes troubleshooting content and is the General Manager of Lifewire. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tim Fisher Updated November 10, 2019 144 144 people found this article helpful Windows Boot Manager (BOOTMGR) is a small piece of software, called a boot manager, that's loaded from the volume boot code, which is part of the volume boot record. BOOTMGR helps your Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista operating system start. BOOTMGR eventually executes winload.exe, the system loader used to continue the Windows boot process. Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Where Is Windows Boot Manager (BOOTMGR) Located? Configuration data required for BOOTMGR can be found in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store, a registry-like database that replaced the boot.ini file used in older versions of Windows like Windows XP. The BOOTMGR file itself is both read-only and hidden. It is located in the root directory of the partition marked as Active in Disk Management. On most Windows computers, this partition is labeled as System Reserved and doesn't have a drive letter. If you don't have a System Reserved partition, BOOTMGR is probably located on your primary drive, which is usually C:. Can You Disable Windows Boot Manager? Why might you want to disable or turn off the Windows Boot Manager? Simply put, it can unnecessarily slow down the boot process as it waits to ask you which operating system to boot. If you don't need to choose which operating system to boot to, maybe because you always like to start the same one, then you can avoid it by pre-selecting the one you always want to start. However, you can't actually remove the Windows Boot Manager. What you can do is reduce the time that it waits on the screen for you to answer which operating system you want to start. You can do this by pre-choosing the operating system and then lowering the timeout time, basically skipping the Windows Boot Manager altogether. This is accomplished through the System Configuration (msconfig.exe) tool. Here's how to do this: Be careful when using the System Configuration tool — you might make unnecessary changes that can just cause more confusion in the future. Open Administrative Tools, which is accessible through the System and Security link in Control Panel. If you don't see the System and Security link on the first page of Control Panel, select Administrative Tools instead. Open System Configuration. Another option for opening System Configuration is to use its command line command. Open the Run dialog box (WIN+R) or Command Prompt and then enter the msconfig.exe command. Select the Boot tab on the System Configuration window that opens. Choose the operating system you want to always boot to. Remember that you can always change this again later if you decide to boot to a different one. Adjust the Timeout time to the lowest possible time, in seconds, which is probably 3. Choose OK or Apply to save the changes. A System Configuration screen might pop up after saving these changes, to inform you that you might need to restart your computer. It's safe to choose Exit without restart — you'll see the effect of making this change the next time you restart. Boot manager should now be disabled. Additional Information on BOOTMGR A common startup error in Windows is the BOOTMGR Is Missing error. BOOTMGR, together with winload.exe, replaces the functions performed by NTLDR in older versions of Windows, like Windows XP. Also new is the Windows resume loader, winresume.exe. When at least one Windows operating system is installed and selected in a multi-boot scenario, the Windows Boot Manager is loaded and reads and applies the specific parameters that apply to the operating system installed to that particular partition. If the Legacy option is chosen, the Windows Boot Manager starts NTLDR and continues through the process like it would when booting any version of Windows that uses NTLDR, like Windows XP. If there's more than one installation of Windows that's pre-Vista, another boot menu is given (one that's generated from the contents of the boot.ini file) so that you can select one of those operating systems. The Boot Configuration Data store is more secure than the boot options found in previous versions of Windows because it lets users in the Administrators group lock down the BCD store and give out certain rights to other users to determine which ones can manage boot options. As long as you're in the Administrators group, you can edit the boot options in Windows Vista and newer versions of Windows using the BCDEdit.exe tool included in those versions of Windows. If you're using an older version of Windows, the Bootcfg and NvrBoot tools are used instead. Continue Reading


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Charter motor yacht Symphony II in the Caribbean for Thanksgiving
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Charter superyacht Symphony II in the Caribbean for Thanksgiving
The 34m (112') motor yacht Symphony II is available for a special Thanksgiving charter in the Caribbean at a non-premium five day rate of US$35,357 plus expenses.
She is ready to go to the Virgin Islands, St Martin, St Barts, Antigua, the Leeward islands and the Grenadines.
Built by Westport in 2001 and refitted in 2011, Symphony II offers comfortable accommodation for up to eight guests in a full-beam master suite, two double staterooms and a twin cabin that can convert to a double. All staterooms come complete with en suite facilities and state-of-the-art entertainment systems.
Her open-plan main saloon incorporates a lounge area with a Kareoke machine, bar and formal dining room, while the ever-popular flybridge has a large alfresco dining area, bar, flat screen television, Jacuzzi and sunpads. Forward of the saloon is an open style galley where guests can watch the chef prepare the next delicious meal.
Set over four decks, she offers extensive outdoor spaces for entertainment, relaxation or exercise, cruises at a comfortable 16 knots and has an attentive, charter-friendly crew to ensure the perfect vacation.
A large range of water toys include a towed Intrepid fishing boat, Novurania tender, jet ski, two person Waverunner, kayaks, water skis, snorkelling gear, fishing tackle and rendezvous diving equipment.
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The day I made these started out terribly in the kitchen. First thing that happened was I made an egg breakfast recipe that was a total flop. It came out pretty, but tasted terrible. Next, I decided to go ahead and make the granola I had been thinking about for weeks now; and I burned it beyond recognition. The last thing I did wasn't as terrible – but it turned out that I ended up with a lot of bread dough – because without thinking I started to make my mom's recipe for Potato Rolls and ended up with enough dough to make 3 loaves of bread. Not planned at all but once the wet ingredients were mixed there was no going back. I don't know where my mind was yesterday morning. So, needless to say when I made these cookies I had an apprehension that I would mess up – and I did but only on baking the last 3 that I couldn't fit on my cookie sheet with the last full batch. I totally forgot I had them in the oven and they got way too dark.
My mind just totally was not with me in the morning whatsoever. I even told my hairdresser I could make a 1:30 appointment without even remembering that I had the bread dough rising. Fortunately I made it to the appointment, but not without a minute to spare. I guess its a good thing that she is only 5 minutes away from me!
I also followed this recipe to a T for two reasons. Its the recipe that Grumpy likes and you don't mess with something that he likes as is and secondly I was scared that if I did make changes that I would mess the cookies up since my pattern that morning was to be a failure! Thankfully, the cookies that I didn't burn turned out fabulous.
This is Grumpy's favorite cookie ever and the recipe is right off the Quaker Whole Oats Oatmeal box. If you have never made this recipe you should. They are not crunchy (which is why they are Grumpy's favorite) and the raisins give them a chewiness that I love!
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|Volume 33 - 234 Issue (November 2019)
DescriptionAnnals of Nuclear Medicine is an official journal of the Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine. It develops the appropriate application of radioactive substances and stable nuclides in the field of medicine. The journal promotes the exchange of ideas and information and research in nuclear medicine and includes the medical application of radionuclides and related subjects. It presents original articles, case reports, short communications, technical notes, and reviews, letters to the editor.


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A Canadian Solar investment, this 3.81 MWp project was constructed by Canadian Solar joint-venture company - Suzhou Gaochuangte New Energy.
This project saw 17440 Canadian Solar CS6P-P PV modules installed on 62 roofs, with a combined area of 72,590 square meters, in Guanghua industrial park. It will generate enough clean energy (about 4404 MWh) to offset approximately 4086 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. The installation is also grid-connected, so any excess energy can be fed back into the National Electricity Grid for use where it is needed.
It is also worth mentioning that the project is a Golden Sun Demonstration Project, with total investment of 45.404 million Yuan. After obtaining the National Golden Sun subsidy funds, the internal financial investment return rate is 21.71%.
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Painter: The Art of Explosive
His explosive portraits are so unique that he's had commissions from some of the biggest names in the world, including Bruce Lee Enterprises, Star Trek, Ali and Thunderbirds. Partnering with several international motorsports teams and capturing the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bradley Wiggins on his canvases, make Paul Oz not just a sought-after artist, but a successful entrepreneur. For the record, he's also obsessed with Star Wars.
To be honest? The UK! I was impressed with Kuala Lumpur, though. An incredible mix of very different works.
I wouldn't say art is about one big break. It's more like stepping stones, each a little higher than the last. Sure, you get big wins, but on their own it's difficult to identify them as career changing. My first solo gallery show in 2008 was big, for sure. I think gallery representation is vital to get moving. It's an affirmation that you're an "artist". The first big name I was licensed for was Bruce Lee, on behalf of Bruce Lee Enterprises and his daughter Shannon. In at the deep end!
I'd guess around three-hundred. I create about 1 a week at the moment. Now scheduling work in for November. It's a dream come true!
It's very tough to say. It's constantly changing as, hopefully with practice, I should continue to develop what I'm doing. My side profile of Clint Eastwood is right up there, though. Heath Ledger's Joker too. And the bare-shouldered Senna piece really hit home for me.
Details come with scale, to be honest. When I'm painting ten times life-size, they don't always look detailed up close, more "messy" and I absolutely love that difference in perception with distance. The longest piece was the 2 metres wide Avengers painting, which took me three weeks. Perhaps not the most difficult, though. Bradley Wiggins' commission sitting on the throne after he won the Olympic time trial was incredibly tough. I was well outside my comfort zone with that one. I loved it!
Indeed, I am! And I feel pretty honoured to have been part of an official art of Star Wars show on May 4 the last two years. It's all I can remember watching as a kid! I've painted most of the principal characters over the years. R2D2 worked well and so did C3PO, which was really tough to paint in my style because of all the gold! Luke too, with a yellow tinted visor. I can't really warrant painting for fun with work overdue but it did start out that way years ago.
Yes- negatively! I could talk all day on that subject! But my view is fundamentally that artists should just be taught history and technical aspects to create, and not all this guff, bluster and rubbish that often surrounds work. I mean, if a piece needs explaining, hasn't it failed? And what's with all these 3rd person profiles? Don't get me started!
Simply put, without social media I wouldn't be a full-time artist. It's vital, whether an artist works solely through the traditional model of galleries or drives their PR themselves, like I do. It's a numbers game, when it comes to perception. And when it snowballs, social media is incredibly effective. I think all of my gallery partners will accept that when we promote a show together, I can bring half of the opening night crowd by myself just from social media, even if it can make the relationship a little difficult with potentially autonomous artists. It's a fine and tricky balance, but I think it has to be like that now, with the world so open. Artists and galleries have to adapt to survive.
Perhaps this isn't quite answering the question, but the proliferation of slap dash, thoughtless, unoriginal art has made it tough for those who are truly talented to get noticed!
Communication, PR and brand identity need just as much focus as the artwork itself. Sure, that's not the romantic or even true artistic notion, but if you want to forge a career for yourself, it's unavoidable now. Warhol and Hirst are prime examples of how it can work in the extreme. It doesn't matter how good your work is if no one sees it. And without selling, you can't afford to keep practicing to learn and grow. You need to remember that it's a business if you want to earn a living from it.
Photos courtesy of Paul Oz
You can see Paul's work at www.pauloz.co.uk
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Report: Each time DIA train message changes, city pays $1,500
DENVER — It has become a familiar tune to Coloradans and to those traveling to our fair state. And it's netting the guy who wrote it a pretty penny.
Jim Green is the composer of the jingle that greets passengers boarding the underground train at Denver International Airport, according to a recent report in the Westword. And each time the city wants to the change the greeting before the jingle — be it a recorded message from Mayor Michael Hancock, Governor John Hickenlooper or Broncos President John Elway — Green has to adjust that recording at a cost of up to $400.
And Green's not the only one cashing in. Bombardier, the company that manages the train, charges more than $1,000 in labor fees for each changed message.
All told, Westword reports, each time the message is altered, it takes about $1,500 out of DIA's art budget.
How many times has the message been changed?
Since Hancock took over as Mayor in 2011, he has personally recorded over two dozen messages, according to the report, ranging from generic statements about the state's hiking trails and museums to a personal greeting to members of his wife's former college sorority.
Late Tuesday, a DIA spokesperson clarified that while Hancock has voiced many of the messages, he only personally initiated requests for "about three" of them. The others were requested by other government and community sources such as Visit Denver.AlertMe


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For some writers, revision is a daunting task. The fun of the creative first draft is over, and now the hard work starts. Even if you enjoy revising, it can feel a little overwhelming. Where should you start revising? Micro- or macro-level edits? Plot or character?
It helps to pull back and little and consider your novel as a reader would. Readers want a great story that will draw them in, captivate their attention, and keep them reading. Focusing on these elements is a great place to start your revisions. It can also be helpful in the planning process for those who like to outline.
Here are four questions to ask in every scene to ensure it grabs a reader and holds on tight.
1. What's going on is this scene?
This helps determine what the action is, because it focuses you to pinpoint what a character is actually doing. If your answer is something like, "Bob thinks about how much his life has changed since he met Jane," that's a red flag that there's no goal driving the scene. It's a character thinking, not doing. But if it's more like, "Bob tells Jane how much his life has changed since he met her," then you can see what the character is doing.
In your answer, pay attention to the verbs you use. Are your character running, chasing, searching, crying, or are they thinking, pondering, considering, debating? If your verbs mean "being inside a character's head" in some way, odds are nothing is actually happening in the scene. But if the verbs are all external actions, odds are something is indeed going on.
Special verbs: Talking is an action verb, but two people sitting around talking doesn't always equate to something happening. Pay extra attention the next three questions if your scene is based on talking.
(Here's more on goals)
2. What will readers learn or discover in this scene?
This helps determine if the scene has a reason for being there. If nothing new is learned, odds are there's nothing to pique reader interest. Every scene should reveal something new, be it a character quirk or a gut-wrenching secret. Also aim for a mixture of discoveries, with character traits (Bob is sarcastic when angry), potential problems later (Bob is allergic to peanuts), or plot elements (Sally has been lying about who she works for).
There's no perfect mix here, but aim for at least one plot detail to help move the story forward, and balance the rest depending on what the main focus of the scene is. Is this a character-developing scene, a plot-moving scene, a set-up-scene? Crafts your discoveries as needed.
In your answer, pay attention to the types of things discovered. Are they all traits or information about the character and her past, or information that moves the plot forward? If the discoveries are heavy in one area, that could indicate there's too much backstory, infodumping, or exposition.
(Here's more on reveals)
3. What will readers worry or wonder about is this scene?
This helps determine if there's enough conflict or a hook to keep readers interested in what's going on. If there's nothing for them to worry about, that's a big clue that there are no stakes or consequences facing the protagonist. If there's nothing to wonder about, there's a good chance there's no dangling carrot to entice readers to keep reading.
There's a good chance this will be one of the harder questions to answer, because a lack of conflict is a common problem in early drafts. Often, there is nothing to actually worry about because you know the protagonist gets through the scene unscathed. That's a red flag that the scene is missing a goal, conflict, stakes, or all three.
In your answer, pay attention to how specific the details are. Vague responses suggest vague conflict or stakes, which won't be strong enough to make readers worry. "That Bob won't get to the car" doesn't sound very compelling. Why should I care if Bob makes it to the car? But "That Sally will stop Bob from fighting through the zombies to get Jane's medicine from the car" has multiple things to fear. Will Bob let Sally tell him what to do or finally stand up to her? Will Jane be okay without her meds? Will Bob get bitten if he goes out there?
(Here's more on ways to hook a reader)
4. What will make readers want to read the next scene?
This helps determine if the scene is going anywhere. If the events of the scene don't create a reason to read the next scene, that's an indication that the plot might be episodic, with a lot of explanation scenes strung together. The scene might be interesting in its own right, but if you plucked it out, you wouldn't really lose anything and the next scene would play out the same. Drop hints and leave some questions unanswered so readers want to know what happens next.
While not every scene will be dependent on the prior scene, you still want a sense of story momentum. If readers can easily put the book down at the end of a scene, odds are that's a spot where the story stalls or slows.
In your answer, pay attention to the story questions left unanswered and the consequences of actions taken in that scene. Vague responses here are also red flags that there's not enough to keep readers hooked. Also consider predictable outcomes vs. unpredictable ones. "To see if Bob makes it out of the hotel alive" probably won't make readers read on, as the hero isn't likely to die. "To see if Bob makes it out of the hotel with the information that will get them inside the secret lab" will make readers turn the page, because the answer could be no.
(Here's more on transitions)
We usually know why we want to write a scene, but looking at it from why a reader would want to read the scene offers us a new perspective. It makes us focus on the storytelling and not the technical aspects of writing, and reminds us that reading is a different experience than writing.
Do you think about the reader when you revise?
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- A Special Note [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
- Introduction to the Handbook [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
- What's New in D*I*Y Planner 2.0? [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
- Basic Supplies [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
- Template Descriptions [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
- Printing How-To [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
- Creating a Cover
- Setting Up Your Planner [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
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Planner Tips [Depreciate Febuary 11th 2006]
Submitted by dougj on Sat, 2005-08-13 02:36.
- Carry your planner everywhere. This is your outboard brain. You wouldn't want to leave home without your brain, would you?
- Make sure you fill out the Profile form at the beginning of the planner. If you lost your mind, wouldn't you like somebody to return it?
- There are so many possibilities for using the templates in this package that the sheer number of options can be intimidating, even paralysing. My best advice: start small, and build up your planner as needed.
- Put aside a few hours of dedicated time to "move in" before you start to seriously use your planner. Enter birthdays, main contacts, the next month of appointments. Fill your zip pouch with stamps, paper clips, blank tab labels and quarters. Create a few personal lists, like "To Buy" or "Old friends to locate". Refresh yourself on each project by filling out the pertinent project, goals or objectives forms. Make a Checklist of "Things to put in my planner" and keep it in the Misc Lists tab; as you come up with each new thing you want, jot it down. Whenever you have spare time, move more contacts, appointments and reference lists into the planner until you have everything you need on a daily basis.
- Planners, especially paper-based ones, aren't just for planning. They're also for dreaming. Sketch ideas, keep a journal, make doodles of people, brainstorm your perfect life. Who knows where your next project will come from? Keep a yellow-dot tab called Ideas if you need to.
- Stick to your reviews religiously. Check your red-dot tabs (Actions, etc.) at least once every single day, preferably first thing in the morning; refresh at the end of day. Ensure that projects won't stall: always write down the next action or two and keep the momentum going. Green-dot tabs should be reviewed weekly, and your Next Actions sheets should be populated appropriately. Yellow-dot tabs should be reviewed at least once per month, or whenever you have some spare time and are feeling creative. Blue-dot tabs are for reference, and should be reviewed when you need to find filed-away information.
- Keep Next Actions small, doable, and short-term. Putting anything too big or too vague (like "Plan for wedding," "Paint a masterpiece," or "Do website") will stick on your list forever and only inspire fear and procrastination. What is the first small step I need to do to keep this project moving forward? Got it? Good! Write it down.
- Avoid bulk at all costs. Each extra ounce is another reason not to carry your planner. Resist the urge to fill it with all kinds of templates that you won't use. This may be your biggest challenge if you're just getting started with this system.
- Write down everything of note into the pages of your Inbox if you're not sure where else to put it. Move it into the correct section as soon as possible, rewriting or summarising as necessary
- Keep your Inbox empty. This is one of the hardest, but most productive, disciplines to master.
- The first of every month, clear out all the information and projects you no longer need. File them away for safe-keeping and later reference.
- Everybody is different: this system is only a recommendation, not set in stone. You shouldn't feel afraid to customise your planner when the need arises. After all, if it doesn't serve your purposes, you won't use it. It should be in a continual state of evolution, adapting to your environment and shedding unused features. Think thoroughly about any modifications, though, just in case there's a risk of lessening your productivity.
- If you're a disciple of David Allen, read a section of the bible (i.e., Getting Things Done) every week. Not only will this provide you with more organisational tips and inspiration, it'll help keep GTD methods in the front of your mind.
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Jenn + Kevin at Summerour
It might be a cold, gloomy day outside, but pictures of Jenn's lovely Summerour Studio wedding have us feeling all warm and happy inside. Doesn't she look stunning in her Reem Acra gown?! Congrats to Jenn + Kevin! Thanks for sharing your special day with us.


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Born into a large family in Boston, MA on Aug. 13, 1962, John Slattery received his bachelor of fine arts from the Catholic University of America in 1984 before launching his acting career in the late 1980s. He traveled to Yugoslavia to play a convicted forger in the television version of "Dirty Dozen: The Series" before trekking back to the States for his theater debut opposite Nathan Lane in Terrance McNally's "The Lisbon Traviata." He then appeared in multiple television shows, including the spy drama "Under Cover," the World War II-era drama "Homefront," which afforded him a meaty character in tough union organizer Al Kahn. Slattery landed guest spots on television and supporting roles in films like "Eraser" and "Sleepers." Slattery made his Broadway debut as a comedy writer based on Larry Gelbart in Neil Simon's acclaimed "Laughter on the 23rd Floor." Slattery then enjoyed several collaborations with playwright Richard Greenberg, including "Night and Her Stars," playing Charles Van Doren of 1950s quiz show scandal fame, and "Three Days of Rain," in which he played both a father and his own son.
In 1998, Slattery began to enjoy solid, attention-worthy parts on several top-rated and critically acclaimed TV shows. Supporting turns in the miniseries "A Woman of Independent Means" and the Hallmark Hall of Fame's adaptation of Horton Foote's "Lily Dale" preceded his appearance as Sam Truman, estranged brother to Eric McCormack's Will and eventual one-night stand of Grace (Debra Messing), in the first season of "Will and Grace." He then enjoyed two appearances as a politician with a particularly kinky fetish who dates Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) on "Sex and the City" in an episode aired in 2000. Both shows afforded him considerable exposure to a wider audience, as did a recurring role on the cult favorite "Ed," playing Dennis Martino, a humorless principal who steals away Carol Vessey (Julie Bowen), the love of hero Ed Stevens' (Thomas Cavanaugh) life, only to leave her at the altar at the end of the season. Slattery's icy performance as Martino cemented his frequent onscreen persona as the no-nonsense, taciturn antagonist, though he later proved effective as a romantic figure, most notably in the comedy series "Maggie," and the made-for-TV movie "Catch a Falling Star," where he played a blue collar worker who falls for a glamorous actress (Sela Ward).
The buzz surrounding Slattery's television appearances eventually brought him back to features, where he enjoyed solid supporting turns in Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic," Thomas McCarthy's "The Station Agent" and Mike Newell's "Mona Lisa Smile." Soderbergh lured him back to television to play a troubled aide to real-life political consultant James Carville (as himself) in the lauded, but short-lived quasi-drama "K Street." Slattery then played a college president for the highly publicized "Jack and Bobby." Slattery moved on to a string of diverse supporting roles in features ranging from a sympathetic handler for the Iwo Jima flag raisers in Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers" to a decidedly unlikable CIA boss in "Charlie Wilson's War," followed by playing the mayor of a city under siege by Peter Dinklage's super villain in "Underdog."
Slattery returned to the Broadway stage on several occasions during this period, most notably as a grief-stricken father in David Linsday-Abaire's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning "Rabbit Hole." In the production, Slattery's real-life son provided the voice of his character's child in several home movies screened during the course of the play. Then in 2007, Slattery enjoyed a recurring role on "Desperate Housewives" as Victor Lang, a calculating politician who woos and eventually weds Gabriella (Eva Longoria Parker), only to discover that she was carrying on with ex-husband Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira). The situation was complicated by her discovery that their marriage was merely a gesture to court the Latino vote in his bid for state governor. Lang appeared to die in a botched murder attempt by Gabriella and Carlos, but revived and prepared to spill the beans about their scheme. But in the storyline was brought to an end when Victor was impaled by a falling fence post while trying to kill Carlos in the middle of a raging tornado. Slattery shared a Screen Actors Guild nomination with his fellow "Housewives" in 2008.
That same year, Slattery joined the cast of AMC's first scripted drama, "Mad Men," which explores the lives of Madison Avenue advertising executives at a major New York firm in the early 1960s. His character, Roger Sterling, seems to personify the show's depiction of ad men as hard-living, misogynistic, shoot-from-the-hip types. A former Navy man with a wealth of war stories, Sterling enjoys the privileges afforded to partners at the agency, but eventually goes overboard in his pursuit of the good life. A notorious philanderer, he makes advances on the wife of his friend, Don Draper (Jon Hamm), and drinks and smokes to excess, which precipitates two heart attacks. The character would have been unbearable were it not for a degree of regret and casual humor injected by Slattery and the writers. Sterling instead became a comic-tragic figure; one to be pitied as much as feared or admired. For his efforts, Slattery was rewarded with Emmy nominations in 2009, 2010 and 2011 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
While continuing to portray Roger in Season 5 of "Mad Men," Slattery also recently was cast in Marvel's new film, "Ant-Man." Slattery was also recently cast as Claude Dumet in the new Netflix original comedy series, "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp."
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text: Rony 291 Report post Posted April 15, 2019 Rafterbr....reread my post and stick to the truth plse. Nowhere it said that I kept my dog in the kitchen in my restaurant. And if you ignore other facts too, I cant discuss with you. You guys cant resist to turn it into a personal attack, can you. Typical when running out of arguments and people cant win a decent discussion. I am not surprised. Personal attacks dont affect me and say more about you than about me. Follow this webboard rules, plse You better get over your obsession. ( a cultural thing ?). The world is changing (and not only in Belgium or France, but also in Mexico). Too bad for you if you cant or wont keep up. And keep your cool. There is medication for agressive behaviour, or take your dog for a walk. A discussion doesnt necessarily have to end in world war 3. As stated in previous posts, compromise is possible. A lick/kiss from Miss Virginia. She forgives you and she wont mind having you near her, in a restaurant.....if you are able to behave and pull yourself together Have a buenos dias ! Rony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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I'm so excited to finally share Anthony & Maegan's engagement session. Their wedding is right around the corner & I am really looking forward to their special day. It will be my first wedding back from my maternity leave & I'm so ready for it! Originally, Anthony & Maegan decided that I would just photograph their wedding day, but a few weeks ago, Maegan sent me a text asking if I were up to taking their engagement portraits after all…
Ummm, YEA! 😀
I sure did miss shooting, that's for sure!
There is nothing like photographing a couple in love! I found myself smiling like the biggest nerd their entire session (& while editing too!) Their chemistry is on point
& can we talk about how cute their fur baby is!? ADORABLE!
I couldn't decide which photos I love more. I love them all!
You guys, seriously? You two are so cute.
Oh, you cute.
Something about this photo, I just LOVE it!
I haven't photographed at The Pearl Brewery is a good while. It's changed so much! I wanted to explore more towards the Hotel Emma side & I am happy that we did. You almost don't feel like you are in San Antonio!
& can we just take a minute to applaud their couple style? Loving their outfits!
This ivy wall was everything.
While we were photographing on this bridge, I thought we were totally alone. When I turned around, there was a large group of tourists waiting to cross. Lol! My bad. It was worth the wait you guys, thank you! I mean, look at this light. Look at them! 🙂
Because, shoes. ❤
They needed a cute family photo. I love how Paisley is looking at her parents. Too cute!
This photo had me cracking up!! Look at Paisley's expression! Lol!!
"You guys are embarrassing me, once again!!" – Paisley
Let's take a moment to admire Maegan's ring … GORGEOUS!
At the very spot where Anthony proposed. So pretty!!
The light here was glorious. Their 2nd outfit change was wonderful; loving the Fall colors!
At the end of our shoot, we stopped by Bakery Lorraine for a sweet treat.
Maegan & Anthony, you two rocked your engagement session.
Can't wait for your wedding 😉


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How to write your thesis quickly and without any effort
As you are preparing to write your thesis paper it is important that you are able to write your thesis quickly and without any effort. But how can you do this? How is it even possible?
It is possible with the right schedule planning. If you manage your schedule properly you can find the time to write any paper you need quickly and without any effort and be well on your way to academic success. So as you are writing your thesis:
- Make the most of your schedule to effectively manage your time to achieve your goals. If you realize that an aspect of your schedule is inconvenient or not working well, you are free to modify it to a more fitting form. For a new schedule to become habit and feel natural to you it will take a few weeks and it is helpful to establish a system and routine that works for you and then stick to it.
- Identify the time that your brain is at its best and allot the most tasking activities and projects for these times. Ironing your clothes or preparing for the next day do not demand too much focus, and these activities can be done when you have exhausted yourself mentally. The fresher your mind is, the more efficiently you are able to complete your tasks, so avoid working on important assignments when you are tired. You may schedule topics that interest you for later after you have worked on less interesting material, so that as you tire out, you are able to maintain concentration based on your interest in the topic you have chosen to study.
- In addition, keeping a regular study location helps your mind to link that specific place to the idea of studying, making it focus faster when you go to this location. It is not a good idea to study on your bed because this location if comfortable and associated to sleep. More conducive study locations are libraries and study halls, where you can minimize the possibility of distraction. Identify and avoid time wasters.
Treat your schedule as an occupation, planning for a 9am-5pm schedule during the week in which you will work as much as you can. Model your timetable around your classes. This will familiarize you with the conditions of full-time employment, as well as training you to manage your time effectively.
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Rapids player ratings vs. Kansas City: Backline turns flatline into survival
This installment of Rapids player ratings come courtesy of Craig de Aragon, a longtime Rapids fan, committee member with the Class VI supporters group and current Rapids correspondent on the "Around The League" show on the Champions Soccer Radio Network:
I spent Saturday morning sitting in a classroom learning how to do CPR and First Aid. After giving up two goals to Sporting Kansas City in the first 14 minutes of the game, I thought I was going to have to use my newly acquired skills to revive the fledgling, flat-lining Rapids team.
Fortunately, that was unnecessary, as the make-shift backline was able to figure things out. They not only held Sporting Kansas City scoreless for the rest of the game, but they scored both goals to give the Rapids a much needed draw and point.
Without regular starters Omar Cummings, Marvell Wynne, Pablo Mastroeni and Brian Mullan, Rapids coach Oscar Pareja gave us much to discuss with his curious starting line up decisions.
Let's discuss that and more in the ratings:
Matt Pickens (GK) – 5
This was a rare occasion this season when Pickens wasn't at the highest form. I wonder if it was based on fatigue from playing every league game so far, or if the wet conditions had something to do with it. The first goal he had no real chance to stop, but the second one went through his hands into the waiting arms of Teal Bunbury, who put it away.
Kosuke Kimura (DF) – 5
He and Marshall were the two worst defenders on the night — but they also were the same pair that scored two goals. Kimura got the start in the right back competition this week and I can't say that he suppressed any doubt that the position should be up for grabs. The goal allowed, in the first minute of the game, was a cross into the box by Kimura's man. That error combined with his game tying tap-in goal scored, gives him a score of average.
Tyrone Marshall (DF) – 4
Bless his heart. He means well. He was once a good MLS quality center back. He is not any more. He was consistently beaten by the speed of Sporting, whiffed on a headed clearance on the first goal, and his man scored the second goal on a pseudo set piece (long throw-in). This is one of those curious decisions that Pareja made that should be questioned. What in the DC game did Pareja see in Marshall that gave him the start in this game? What does it say for the depth of our center back position that Marshall is the only option that Pareja feels comfortable playing? I wonder if the re-signing of Omar Cummings to a long term deal is to make it easier to trade him for defensive depth.
Drew Moor (DF) – 6
Rapids fans must be thinking: "Please don't get hurt Drew. Please!" He is keeping the re-done back line together. He rallied the troops and helped seal off Sporting after it looked like they would score 10 on the day. He was not without his faults however — he was beat by Kamara on an overhead ball that created an open chance.
Hunter Freeman (DF) – 5
This is the first time we've seen anyone other than Luis Zapata at left back the entire season. Why? I'm not really sure. Zapata had his struggles against DC United, but who didn't? Other than that, Zapata has been one of the more solid players on this club this season. Freeman had a decent day, didn't really notice him much, which isn't a bad thing. This replacement felt like change for change sake.
Wells Thompson (MF) – 4
This was the most curious of the curious decisions on the day by Pareja. With a scuffling offense, why replace the injured Brian Mullan with Thompson over a more offensively adept Kamani Hill? Thompson didn't do anything egregiously wrong, just felt like the wrong player on the field. He did his normal thing of hustling, running and tackling, but didn't provide much of anything to the offensive third.
Jeff Larentowicz (MF) – 6
Finally starting to look like himself in the past few games. He did a good job doing what he does, breaking up plays, destroying KC momentum, and adding heart to the club. His trademark bomb of a free kick is what led to the game-tying goal.
Jaime Castrillon (MF) – 4
He struggled. He was bottled up in the middle third and wasn't really linking up with the forwards. His lone highlight on the night came late when his sliding through-ball to Edu set up a chance to win the game on the header by Rivero. The hope was that he would be more of an offensive player and the combo of he and Rivero would take over the town with attack-minded, goal-scoring soccer. That hasn't happened yet. With much more season to come, there's hope he becomes the player that Pareja had on the top of his list to sign when he got the job.
Martin Rivero (MF) – 6
He continues to perplex. He shows how good he can be on one play and the next you realize that he's still a 22-year-old and makes mistakes you expect a young player to make. The encouraging part is that you didn't see many of those on the night. But Sporting Kansas City made it tough on him to provide much offensively. It wasn't until the last 30 minutes (when Hill, and later Edu, came on) that Rivero really started to find room. He could have won the game for the Rapids in the 86th minute but his headed effort was saved.
Tony Cascio (FW) – 4
Cascio has yet to find consistency. He is either really confident and aggressive, or he blends in and isn't really a factor in the game. This was a game where at times you wouldn't know he was on the field.
Conor Casey (FW) – 6
He is rusty no doubt, as evident on the breakaway that was chipped and easily saved by Sporting keeper Jimmy Nielsen. A full-form, mid-season Casey would have taken one more stride and buried that low and far post for a goal. He was aggressive, big, strong and all the things that we've missed about him. He didn't score, but it feels like it's just a game away from breaking open for him.
Edu (SUB) – 6
He's starting to show his value in a limited role off the bench. He looked comfortable on the ball and making runs after coming on for a spent Conor Casey. I wonder how long before he pushes someone, perhaps Cascio or Castrillon (if he has the legs to play MF) for starters minutes.
Kamani Hill (SUB) – 6
The Rapids instantly looked more dangerous offensively when Hill stepped onto the field. The trio of Hill, Edu and Rivero looked very dangerous in their limited time together and almost were able to steal all 3 points from Sporting. With him in the starting 11 we may have been talking about a win rather than a draw.
Luis Zapata (SUB) – INC
Not enough time on the field to give him a score, but interestingly when he came on for Tony Cascio he looked to be playing left wing in front of Freeman. It was weird seeing him up that high on the field. With the aforementioned Freeman getting the start at left back I wonder if Zapata playing left winger is something we'll see more of in the future.


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Movie Trailer Monday
Each week I review movie trailers that came out the previous week or for movies that are about to premiere. Some of these movies I am excited about, some I am mildly curious about, and the rest I make fun of!
Notable movies coming out this weekend
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Nothing is opening this weekend–my choices were this and Disney's Monkey Kingdom, so I flipped a coin and Paul Blart won –enjoy??? [Seriously, who asked for this movie? The cast is pretty diverse, though, so good job Hollywood! -M]
Lost River, is out onDemand and for Rent
That weird movie that Ryan Gosling directed is now available to watch at home on your couch. [Why does every actor want to be a director? It's like all my teacher friends who want to be administrators but find out that sucks in its own way. The acting in this trailer reminds me of David Lynch movies. -M]
Movies I can't wait to see in an ACTUAL theater
The D Train, May 8, 2015
I read a lot about this movie when it premiered at Sundance and I enjoyed the trailer a lot. I used to hate James Marsden but really I just hate Cyclops (he is so boring), he has become a really great comedian. [I have loved James Marsden since his time on Ally McBeal. I saw Mike White in the trailer and got so excited that I thought he wrote it, but alas, he did not. This looks really enjoyable, you know, for a movie NOT written by Mike White. -M]
I won't go to an ACTUAL theater but will pay for it on Amazon
Southpaw, July 31, 2015
This movie looks fantastic, but it has a trailer that explains too much, which I hate. I would go see this if you just showed the boxing and told me it was co-written by Kurt Sutter. [I would advise NOT watching the trailer, as it basically follows the plot of the movie. But Jake Gyllenhall makes interesting choices so this might go somewhere unexpected? -M]
You would have to PAY me to see it in an ACTUAL theater
Skin Trade, April 23, 2015 (online) & May 8, 2015 (in theaters)
This movie looks like a terrible Liam Neeson knock-off but I do love the way Dolph Lundgren reads his lines, he is very serious. [RON PERLMAN!!!!!! There is truly nothing else to say when Ron Perlman is involved. He's just the best. -M]