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True/False movie review: '20,000 Days on Earth'
Fresh off its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, "20,000 Days on Earth" is a documentary of sorts following a day in the life of rocker Nick Cave. But this is no ordinary biopic –– it's more than live footage mashed together with interviews with friends of the band.
In this mock rock doc, filmmakers Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard have written up staged scenarios that allow Cave to explain his creative process as he writes songs for his band, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
The idea of a scripted documentary is just as paradoxical as Cave proves himself to be; for instance, he tells stories of going to church before buying heroin, so as to feel "balanced," and buying pornographic magazines and religious icons all in the same trip to the flea market.
Cave waxes eloquent on the importance of memories –– accurate memories –– of the past, but also of crafting one's narrative and redefining oneself. He says he doesn't believe in God, but believes that he himself becomes a rock god on stage. He takes care of his sons, but also recalls his younger days of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.
The film shows the contrast between these paradoxes that make up the Aussie rocker. In accordance with this year's festival's theme of "Magic/Realism," "20,000 Days" balances Cave's mythical on-stage persona with his home-life reality. The film paints him as simultaneously boisterous and pensive. He is both and neither at the same time.
But can it truly be a look at Cave's real life if it's been scripted and edited to bits? Perhaps we're not meant to find out who he really is –– even Cave seems to still be trying to find himself. Perhaps we're simply meant to sit back and enjoy the twisting, confusing, journey on the Penrose steps that make up the persona of Nicholas Edward Cave.
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by Jay Younts at Shepherds Press - February 28, 2013 All's well that ends well is one of those proverbial threads that form the tapestry of conventional wisdom. In this case the tapestry is threadbare in spots. This thought leads to the idea … [Read more...]
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Several weeks ago I read a wonderful book: Dewey, The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. Toward the end of the book when Dewey, now an elderly cat, has a medical crisis, his life-long guardian has to make some agonizing life-and-death decisions. As the owner of an elderly cat, this situation hit particularly close to home. I read the last chapters of the book with lots of tears streaming down my cheeks. Little did I know that I was about to be faced with my own kitty health crisis.We were adopted by our cat more than 18 years ago. She appeared on our deck out of nowhere and dropped a dead bird at my husband's feet. When it became clear that she wasn't just passing through, that she had no home, she became a part of our family. I'd like to think that she searched far and wide for the perfect adoptive family before she chose us as being worthy of her trust and care. But I know that, in reality, stray animals are desperate and I am just thrilled that we were able to be there when she needed someone. We named her Hermione Roane Harris so coincidentally her monogram is HRH, as in Her Royal Highness, and it's a very fitting title.
While she is totally intolerant of any other animals, she has always been very sociable around people, running to the door when she hears the doorbell to see who has come to visit. She thinks of visitors as "guest laps" and that is always where she ends up, the perfect welcoming hostess. The only time she gets upset with any person is when she goes to the vet. She starts growling and hissing as soon as the doctor walks into the examination room. Hermione has experienced a fair number of health problems including urinary tract infections and an overactive thyroid that have required hospitalization and treatment. Given how much she hates being around other pets and her dislike for doctors, we know that these treatments were traumatic for her. But considering the clear diagnosis and likelihood of complete recovery we found it easy to decide that she should have them.Like all elderly pets, Hermione is showing signs of aging. She naps more and grooms less. Her back legs have gotten so stiff that she can no longer jump very high. We realize that every day we have her is a special gift and that her remaining days are numbered. Still, nothing prepares you for the day you have to say goodbye. On a recent Saturday afternoon Hermione was throwing up, and exhibiting other signs of distress that I knew required professional attention. We were vacationing in another state and considered ourselves fortunate to find a medical facility open and able to see her. After a preliminary examination, the veterinarian recommended that we admit her to the hospital for treatment and further testing -- blood tests and an x-ray of the abdomen. Early the next morning we had a telephone consultation and the prognosis did not sound good at all. The blood work indicated multiple problems. The first abdominal x-ray was not clear and had to be repeated, the second one showed no obvious obstruction to explain her distress. They then did a chest x-ray which showed an enlarged heart. The doctor suggested a succession of more tests if we wanted to try to determine the source of Hermione's problem: a consultation with a cardiologist, an internal scoping and a body scan. And so we found ourselves facing that most difficult of decisions -- where do we draw the line? Given her medical status, her age, and her temperament we decided that we would not do surgery or anything invasive on our cat, so what could we gain by putting her through more tests? We made the agonizing decision to decline further testing.We returned to the hospital to determine how Hermione was feeling. Based on the report we had gotten we didn't know if we were going to say goodbye or to take her home. Our cat was placed in my arms and we were thrilled, and surprised, to see that she looked much improved. After further discussion with the veterinarian we decided to try a new diet, maybe that would help. We bought a case of prescription canned food and, two weeks later, Hermione is doing okay. In any discussion of medical treatment you can't ignore the cost issue. Dealing with a pet's health crisis is difficult enough, your first priority is deciding what course of action is in the best interest of your pet and that can be hard to determine. But, given the high cost of medical care, and the hard economic times, the expense may also be a factor in the decision making. What if you have to choose between your pet's health and your mortgage payment, between your pet's health and your child's needs? We know that Hermione is not "cured" of her ongoing medical problems. We are taking it one day at a time and hoping for many more days. We hope we are making the right decisions for her, that we are proving ourselves worthy of the trust that Hermione showed when she placed herself in our care. If you have an elderly pet you have probably already given some thought to this issue. If you have a young, healthy pet you may feel you have years to go and hopefully that is the case. But accidents and health problems can arise at any age. I think all pet owners could benefit by preparation and forethought. So the question that I am posing is a difficult one, a very personal one -- Medical Intervention for Your Pet: Where Do You Draw the Line?
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You know it's time for another Outdoor Retailer show when South Main Street in Salt Lake City is populated by fat bikes, single-wheeled skateboards and tan people with good beards. We had boots on the ground at the Salt Palace Convention Center for the summer 2014 edition of the biannual product show; of everything we touched, tasted and saw, this gear stood out most.
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Of all the tools in a man's workshop, his hammer is perhaps the most personal. Chances are you still have your first forged striker, but we'll forgive you an upgrade; it really is time. You'd be surprised how much hammer tech has come, but in the end, it's still all about hitting the nail on the head. Here are five of our favorites for beginners to the most hardened steel swingers out there -- whether you loop it, or let it hang from a belt is entirely up to you.
Since 1963, we've enjoyed six generations of the Corvette and five versions of the Mustang. Nine different Presidents have called the White House home and we have listened to vinyl give way to tape, CDs and eventually the digital download. We've also had 50 years of the Stanley PowerLock tape measure, a product that has clearly stood the test of time and continues to enjoy its reign at the top.
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HTC's iPhone clone was missing one thing when it made its debut last October: a pink paint job. Now it's gone one, giving Android fans a near-identical alternative to the rose gold iPhone 6s.
Pink iPhone 6s revealed in new leaked images
Photos showing a supposed pink iPhone 6s have popped up on Chinese social media — and the positive response from users has been enormous.
Hundreds of thousands of people have shared the pictures, which appear to confirm rumors we've heard dating back as far as March.
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The iPhone 6s will have Force Touch, come in pink
The Apple Watch's Force Touch technology and rose gold finish might not stay exclusive to the smartwatch for long.
A new report from The Wall Street Journal says that when the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus come around, they'll have Force Touch screens, and come in pink gold.
Apple Launches Back To School iTunes Music Sale With Albums From $6.99
Apple has today launched a Back to School iTunes music sale with selected albums reduced to as little as $6.99. The deals aim to give students "a smart deal on cool albums" from the likes of Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Pink, and Lana Del Rey.
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Excellent movie! I rented this when it 1st came out. I really enjoyed it at the time, but when I wanted to see it again, I had forgotten the name. Anyway, I am glad I found it again & have a chance to share a great movie with my parents. Also, I didn't know there was a trilogy! I am so looking foreward to watching the rest of the films! BTW, these films might not be big budget, but everything about them, from the acting & directing, to the photography, sound, editing, etc, it is all superb quality. Hollywood could learn something from these movies.


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The new Hilton Paddington is aimed at time-pressed business flyers, and has live flight information from Heathrow available in the lobby, direct access to check-in desks for 20 major airlines and in-house re-ticketing facilities.
Hilton is managing the hotel for owner Muirgold, the vehicle of Gulshan Bhatia, recently named the 42nd wealthiest Asian in Britain.
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Tribunal may rule on U.S.-Canada lumber spat in Feb
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An international arbitration tribunal said on Wednesday it expects to rule by the end of February on U.S. allegations that Canada has violated a bilateral trade pact on softwood lumber.
"We feel that we would probably be in a position to come up with a decision by the end of February," said Jur Karl-Heinz Bockstiegel, chairman of the tribunal which heard the case for the London Court of International Arbitration, a commercial mediation body.
"It's not a promise, but that's our definite intention," Bockstiegel told the hearing, which was held in New York.
The Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) between the two countries was signed in 2006 to end years of wrangling over sales of Canadian softwood lumber -- primarily spruce, pine and fur -- to U.S. buyers. Canada supplies about one third of the lumber used in the United States for construction.
The U.S. lumber industry now contends that Canada is breaking the deal by shipping too much lumber from Western Canada. It also says Canada has allowed the provinces of Quebec and Ontario to create improper financial aid programs for lumber producers.
Wednesday's hearing centered mostly on a section of the SLA which gives Canadian lumber exporters the choice of paying export charges of up to 15 percent based on their selling price to the United States, or capping the charge at 5 percent along with a restraint in sales volume. (here)
The United States accuses Canada of interpreting this section against the spirit of the agreement, giving Canadian exporters an unfair advantage.
Both sides also argued over whether the starting point for calculating export charges and volumes should be the third quarter of last year or the first quarter of this year.
"Canada, has not, in our view, fulfilled its end of the bargain," Patricia McCarthy, an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, told the tribunal. Continued...


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Julianna Margulies Graces the Emmy Awards Red Carpet
Gearing up for the glitz and glamour of the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, Julianna Magulies got all gussied up and hit the red carpet outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles earlier tonight (September 22).
No stranger to such pomp and circumstance, the "Good Wife" star was more than happy to take her turn in front of the paparazzi prior to the kickoff of the evening's main event.
And while the red carpet action was plenty spicy, things are really heating up inside the venue as the trophies are getting ready to be handed out.
One of the most-watched categories of the evening will be Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama in which Bryan Cranston, Damian Lewis, Jon Hamm, Jeff Daniels, Kevin Spacey, and Hugh Bonneville are all nominated.


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What a great time of year it is! It is now officially spring, and as of last week, each spring sport has started up and began competition. The weather so far for the games, meets, and matches I have attended has been great, much warmer than last year when I remember going to events bundled up in pants, sweatshirts, and even gloves. I know that it may not stay like this, but if it does, I sure won't complain.
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Knights vs. LaRue County (Away)
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Knights and Lady Knights vs Bethlehem (Away)
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Lady Knights vs. Mercer County (Away)
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Knights compete in Green County Wood Bat Tourney (Away)
The Marion County Knights tennis team competed in two matches this past week, hosting Taylor County March 19 and Campbellsville Thursday. The Knights were able to pick up two wins, taking their overall record to 3-0. The team's match scheduled for Saturday against Lexington Christian Academy was canceled.
Thursday, the Knights played the Campbellsville Eagles, coming away with a 4-1 win. In singles competition, No. 1 Ryker Cassidy defeated Campbellsville's Chris Milby, 6-1, 6-3.
The Marion County Lady Knights basketball team held their annual awards banquet March 21, and several players took home awards for their efforts during this past basketball season.
The Marion County Lady Knights tennis team played in two matches last week against Campbellsville and Taylor County. The team ended up defeating Campbellsville, but fell to Taylor County.
On Thursday, the Lady Knights were able to pick up a 3-2 win over Campbellsville. In singles competition, Taylor Corbett lost to Brooklyn Harris in three sets, 2-6, 6-3, 10-8. Alyssa Farmer was able to defeat Campbellsville's Morgan Milby, 6-2, 6-4. Marion County's Emma Thompson picked up a win over Bayli Dickens, 8-3.
The Caring Place in Lebanon is sponsoring the March Madness Against Domestic Violence Basketball Tournament, a co-ed tournament for interested elementary school students. It was originally scheduled for this weekend, but it has been rescheduled due to the UK/UofL game.
It will be held April 14-15, and the play times and schedule are still the same.
The tournament will be offered to elementary schools (grades 4-5) in Marion, Nelson, Taylor and Washington counties.
There will also be a silent auction that will be on display the duration of the tournament.
During my wanderings while checking out prospective turkey hunting spots I've noticed some dogwoods blooming.
So, what does that have to do with anything? Well, if you believe in such things as "signs" then you may know about dogwoods. Seems bass are supposed to start their spawn when the dogwoods bloom!
While I don't "disbelieve" in signs, I believe more in tangible indicators. Things like water temperature, moon phase and observation serve me better. Even better is when the "signs" and observable indicators coincide!
The Marion County Lady Knights varsity softball team had two games this past week, playing Nelson County at home March 20 and going on the road March 19 to play Washington County. The Lady Knights came out with victories in both of these games, taking their overall record to 3-0. The team's game on Friday night at Bethlehem was postponed due to rain, with no make-up date announced as of press time.
Marion County 11, Nelson County 0
Junior Brooks Divine won the 110-meter hurdles for the second meet in a row, and senior Scott Hunt took the top spot in the 400-meter dash in the second straight meet when the Marion County track teams competed Saturday in LaRue County.
"We are expecting big things from those two guys," Coach Keith Brown said.
Full results from the LaRue County meet will be in next week's issue.
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I had to feel sorry for Rick Perry at that recent Republican debate. He had a "brain-freeze moment" in not being able to remember the name of that third federal government department, Energy, he was going to eliminate as soon as he is elected. There are only a few hundred departments that are worthy of being eliminated, so I'm willing to cut him some slack. I'm also thinking the people who gave him the most grief have never been hunting and encountered what is called "buck fever."
When a big 12-point buck walks through your field of vision, for a few seconds most of us would be hard-pressed to remember our own name. You operate on mechanics and doing things that you have done over and over. Line up the buck in the scope, take off the safety, double check the field of fire for safety purposes, take a breath, exhale and shoot.
As little thinking as possible goes into the transaction because, like Mr. Perry found out, your brain can freeze at the most inopportune time.
For instance, I once heard of a guy not getting the safety off in time to shoot because he couldn't remember where the darned safety was located. I can see that happening. I personally use three different guns—depending upon when and where I am hunting—that place the safety in three different locations. To remember where the safety is, the shooter first has to remember which gun he is using at the same time he is seeing the biggest buck he has ever seen in his life right in front of him. That's almost too much thinking under the pressure of staring at that 12-point buck. The harder you try to remember what you can't remember, the harder it freezes.
Brain freeze also seems to happen to coaches, managers, referees and umpires in sports. They are trying to make judgment calls at the exact time that their brain is freezing. The bigger the game, the more important the call, the more potential there is for a brain freeze. How else can you explain some of the blatantly wrong calls that referees/umpires make during games? What other explanation can there possibly be for some of the coach/manager decisions that we see? It's the Rick Perry brain freeze in action.
I, for one, am not going to eliminate Rick Perry as a presidential candidate for that reason. There are other positions I don't like or agree with that may cause me to support another candidate, but not a brain freeze. Of course, I first have to remember what those other positions are and what other candidates are running for president.
A very interesting ruling by a federal judge was made public last week. He upheld a recent Justice Department injunction against H&R Block.
Block had proposed to buy 2SS Holdings, a software company that produces and markets TaxAct tax preparation software. 2SS Holdings, through TaxAct software, has become one of the largest providers of software and peripheral products to both tax professionals and taxpayers. It is a good product at a reasonable price and efficiently competes with Intuit's Turbo Tax.
The Justice Department blocked the purchase because they thought combining the world's largest tax preparation company and one of the world's largest tax software providers could result in an industry monopoly for H&R Block.
Some recent surveys have indicated that a significant percentage of individual purchasers of tax preparation software, such as TaxAct and TurboTax, do not complete the tax preparation process. For whatever reason, they complete part of their return but come to a place where they are not comfortable with continuing and end up going to a tax professional to complete the process and file their return.
By owning TaxAct, Block could aggressively market to those purchasers. In essence, they would have first chance at getting those who stopped the return preparation process to come into the nearest Block office.
I think that's brilliant. Look at the jobs that could be potentially created at Block. The Justice Department must have thought it would create a lot of jobs, too or they would not be indicating that Block would have a monopoly.
I personally think we could use some job creation.
The thrust of the question that Rick Perry couldn't finish was that our federal government is regulating us to death. This growth in regulatory power must be curtailed. Is this Justice Department ruling another example of a few unelected, appointed officials deciding that they know better than anyone else what is and what isn't good for the commoners? Hmmm. I will admit that I probably don't know all of the facts of this case, but I do know the pertinent ones, and I believe this is a darned good question to think about and discuss.
This is Jerry Coon signing off and wishing all of you a happy Thanksgiving holiday.
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" Country: Tunisia "
On my recent work trip to Tunisia, I flew from Heathrow airport and with the airline Tunisair. Now before this trip I had never flown before with this airline and will even admit that I'd not really even heard much, if anything about them. This is mainly due to the fact that I have never been asked for that airline and the compnay I work for at the moment doesn't have a contract to sell them as part of our packages.
So with this in mind I was quite intrigued as to what they would be like and unsure as to what kind of service they would provide.
The airline:
The airline itself is the national airline of Tunisia, really the clue is in the name! The airlines colour is white with a motif of an animal that looks like a goat or deer and this is in red. The aircraft was actually set up in 1948 by an agreement with Air France and in 1949 it began operation. The aircraft that I travelled on was a Boeing 737-600 and the aircraft had a business class section at the front and also a economy section which was in a confirguration of 3 seats on either side of the aisle. The seats were the main thing that I noticed once I sat down as first of all the leg room was very good and was equal to that of some of the more well known scheduled airlines. The pitch of the seat was at a very good 34 inches. The second thing was that each seat had it's own TV. Now this isn't out of the ordinary for most scheduled airlines to have these nowadays but what made such an impression was that the TV's were actually on demand in the sense that you could choose to play games, watch films, listen to music or just generally follow your route on the route map. Even my flight earlier on in the year with a much bigger and well known airline hadn't had the full on demand service - this was impressive!
The airline operate out of Heathrow in the UK but, do have other european bases they fly to including france and Italy. The main hub for the ailine in Tunisia is Carthage International airport in Tunis.
The staff:
The cabin crew were really good both ways - there was a good mix of men and women on both flights and most of the staff spoke Arabic, French and English - a good mix but as the main language of Tunisia is Arabic closely followed by French most Tunisians do speak these two languages anyway! The crew were good at gettting food served and were helpful when asked anything during the flight. The uniform for the staff is navy blue with white shirts and the woman I noticed, were wearing trousers. Maybe this is just standard but I didn't notice any of them wearing a skirt.
The flight:
The flight to Tunisia from Heathrow toook just over 2 hours and 30 minutes so not very long at all really which makes it an easy flight. The flight was smooth in both directions and the adequate seating did make this even more enjoyable. I would even like to comment on how comfortable I thought the seats were as it really was an excellent aircraft for how enjoyable the journey was in regards to the seats - I only say this because after flying with quite a few airlines that are meant to be the best of them around, it really is a nice change to have a relatively small and not as well known airline provide what the big boys should be! The flight left a little late from Heathrow but, as soon as the gate opened the staff were quick at boarding and it didn't take very long to get going at all. The same can be said on the return as the aircraft was boarded pretty swiftly and was soon taking off.
Food and drink:
Now my big thing with any flight is the food - I absolutly love aeroplane food - yes you may not think it's the best and it's hardly the most practical way to eat a meal with elbows from the random passenger next to you digging into you and the tiny little cups of tea and coffee but there is something about eating on a plane that I love! So I always look forward to my meal and I don't think I was expecting it to be as nice as it was. On the both flights we had a hot meal that included two bread rolls and a desert. Now I didn't eat my desert as the flavour wasn't to my liking but the main meal was a kind of beef stew with vegetables and I really enjoyed it - it was tasty and filling. Now on the way back I was served a meal of fish and as I don't really like fish I wasn't too keen - in fact this was the first time I've been given a meal that I didn't truly appreciate as I even gave my desert to my friend who enjoyed it immensely but, even so I could see it was another filling and adequate meal. Tea and coffee were served in good time and all in all I thought the food was a good thing from this airline and give them a thumbs up! Also all drink is included in the price including alcoholic drinks so overall it is not a bad service at all.
Any negatives?
Well overall the flight was pretty good but the only niggle which was such a shame was the on demand TV's after getting so excited by them when we first boarded didn't actually work very well! The games froze and we had to ask the stewardess to re set them which to her credit she did instantly for us. However it just didn't like it and wouldn't play for us! The films would but the sound was not very good - I do believe however that these are only just being introduced as the return flight didn't have them all so once (hopefully) they sort that I would give Tunisair a really good approval for their entertainment system.
Overall opinion:
I thought that overall this was an excellent little airline - the staff were great in both directions and the food fabulous. The airline do serve duty free too and have quite a good range at the usual kind of prices - I never buy duty free so cannot really say much more than that! However the airline is still relatively unknown as a first choice to Tunisia as a lot of people travelling to this country will fly with a charter airline on a package holiday - however I would say that if you come across a chance to use them please do as I was pleasantly surprised by them and think most others would be too. Prices start at around the £200 mark not including tax for a return fare.
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Tunis Air (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية التونسية) for those that are not familiar with the name, is the flag carrier airline of Tunisia and is rated as a 3 star airline by Skytrax. It was formed in 1948 and currently operates 113 scheduled international routes flying into over 80 European, African and Middle Eastern airports. It has a fleet of around 32 aircraft and since 1961 has been continuously renewing this fleet ensuring that the airline keeps up with the changing demands of its' passengers.
Just to give you some basic information about the airline itself before i give you my experience of flying with them;
Seat Pitch: 32 inches
Baggage Allowance: 20kg
Business Class: Espace Privilege 38 inch seat pitch
Meals included: Yes
Drinks included: Yes
Please note: Seat Pitch is the distance between a row of seats - the measurement from the same position on two seats, one behind the other - it is NOT the legroom area as some believe. (Taken from Skytrax website).
I flew with Tunis Air on 1st April 2008 and returned on 4th April 2008. I flew out of London Heathrow and into Tunis Carthage International Airport. All of the following sub-headings relate to economy class.
Check-In service:
The check-in service both in Heathrow and In Tunis was actually one of the friendliest i have ever experienced. Usually when you check in i find that the staff don't really make conversation, don't really make any effort with you and be quite rude and intimidating but, the staff on the desk at the time i checked in were very friendly. They made me feel very comfortable indeed, made polite, but not forced conversation with me and made me laugh. I was really surprised at how great the staff were.
The flight on the outbound was delayed twice by about an hour. However, when we were finally allowed to board it took no longer than 25 minutes to get everyone on the plane and ready to fly. The staff were very efficient and still maintained the level of friendliness i had experienced at the check in. On the return flight, we boarded on time but we ended up being delayed by about 30 minutes but we weren't told why.
In-flight Entertainment:
Again, i was pleasantly surprised that Tunis Air, in economy, had individual seat back TV's with on demand services such as TV programmes, latest films not out on DVD yet, lots of music cd's to make your own play lists from and a selection of games for all ages! After take off, the stewardess came round with earphones to plug in....i thought it was wonderful! That is until i realised that the control for the games etc was jammed into the seat the wrong way round so that i couldn't get it out. However, i was informed that i did not need the remote because it was touch screen but i had already selected a game and the screen had frozen. I kindly asked the stewardess to re-set the row and she did so very quickly. I decided to opt for a kid's film, "The Bee Movie" and so plugged my earphones in but.....no sound. I flew with 18 people all together and each one said that they trouble with something on the on-demand service whether it was sound or frozen screens. I was quite disappointed really that with such up-to-date technology in front of me i had to opt for the old-fashioned magazine to pass the 2 hour 30 minute flight away.
Unfortunately, we must have had an older aircraft on the return flight as there were no seat back TV's, although there were overhead screens (1 per 3 rows) but no films were shown. Very disappointing.
Airline Magazine & Newspapers;
There was a selection of newspapers as you boarded the plane but they were all Arabic! The only magazine available was the shopping magazine and there was only 1 available for the row of 3 seats.
Economy Class meals:
I thought the food was really nice! We had beef, vegetables and potatoes on the outbound and seasoned white fish with cous cous on the inbound and i loved it!! You also received a small salad, 2 bread rolls, butter, a piece of cheese and a dessert. You were also served a cold drink and a hot drink! I wasn't too keen on the dessert going out as i wasn't too sure as to what it was...some kind of cake that tasted a little like sesame snaps (if anyone has ever tried them). I looooved the bakewell they served on the way back and i ended up eating my friend's portion as well....ooops!! All in all i would say the food was delicious, served hot and was plentiful.
Staff attitude, friendliness & service efficiency:
The level of friendliness of the staff was impressive; it wasn't forced or false and everything was done with a genuine smile. If anything was requested like a drink or pillow or a problem arose, the member of staff dealing with it was quick, efficient and apologetic if necessary. Considering English is their 3rd language they spoke it very well but there were occasionally a few blank expressions but luckily my French (their 2nd language) isn't that worse for wear and i was able to communicate my needs.
As i have probably expressed quite clearly i was surprised at the professionalism from this little known airline. I was impressed with the staff and their friendliness, helpfulness and efficiency; the food was lovely; the cleanliness of the aircraft was of a good standard and the seats were very comfortable and spacious. The only reason i am not rating Tunis Air as excellent is due the lack of in-flight entertainment. It was such a shame that passengers could not use the latest technology available on the aircraft to make their flight more enjoyable and fun.
I would recommend Tunis Air to anyone!
Tunisiar is a small company with big ambitions. Their single strong point is that they own a very big portion of Tunisian market. This is the result of the major locking of the main Airport to Eurpean based-low cost airlines and the to the fact that it is the main and only choice for locals to travel abroad.
When you do not have serious competition, you sometimes forget to work on your quality. Meals are satisfying but the crew need more training, especially on their communication skills and language skills.
The inflight entertainement is a mere real-time dipslay of the plane's position.
Not a well known or well used airline but well worth using if you are flying to Tunis from Heathrow. First sight of the aircraft does not fill one with confidence, they are using fairly old planes, but at least they are servicable and clean. The staff are aloof but efficient. The main big plus for me is the roominess of the seats, none of this cramped, how many people can we fit in an aircraft, type configeration. It is a schedule flight but used by Panorama and others for package holidays to Tunisia. It must be one of the few short haul services which still has a smoking section. The food is good and the inflight drinks limited but adequate. Thumbs up for some good old fashioned flying


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Promising not to underestimate the inspirational cancer survivor, Wladimir Klitschko is ready to defend The Ring, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against the "Italian Ace" Francesco Pianeta on Saturday night at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany. "I don't want to and I won't underestimate Francesco Pianeta," said Klitschko, 37, the banging companion of Hayden Panettiere. "He's a young chap who of course doesn't know his limits. They have to be shown to him in the ring. He's very ambitious I understand. I was in the same skin and this is familiar to me, and therefore what is … Continue reading →
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What do ya'll know about these pistols? I'm looking for possibly a new carry gun, think this would be an option? Thanks for any help, I don't know anything about these pistols.
I just bought a Dan Wesson Bobtail, and I'm very impressed with it. It's accurate, fit and finish are great, no tool marks inside, the trigger is simply outstanding at about 3.5 lbs, and most important, it feels great in my hands.
CZ/Dan Wesson make fine firearms. I looked at purchasing a Bobtail Commander when I was looking for a 1911 carry gun. They are hard to find (almost impossible) here in the Richmond area. With the kind of money your talking, I didn't really want to purchase sight unseen over the internet. Ran across the SIG 1911 RCS and fell in love with it. 400 rounds later it is on my hip whenever I go out now.
The CZ/Dan Wesson's are excellent weapons.
What do I think of a Dan Wesson CBOB? Its been my EDC for 3 yrs.....THATS what i think of it.
I own a CBOB. I love it. I doubt that I will ever feel the need to buy another handgun for carry for the rest of my life. I plan on living for a long time! :)
My DW PM7S is absolutely amazing. If you're looking for a 1911, DW and Fusion would be at the top of my list.
I bought a CBOB from my CZ dealer (I'm a regular customer, and an addict!) a few months ago. It's a wonderful firearm and the quality exceeds that of any other 1911 I've ever owned... and I've had quite a bit.
My particular pistol was a factory blem. It has a strange symbol that looks like an upside-down Y about an inch forward of the serial number, which is their BLEM stamp. The only blem I could find was a tiny dot on the frame near the grip panel. The pistol's fit and finish was just as good as the non-blems, so I snapped it up. I paid either $730 or $740... it was a screaming deal.
If you're considering carrying a CBOB, certainly look into a blem. The savings are substantial, and you won't feel so bad when you run it into a steel doorknob while carrying it.
The Dan Wesson 1911's are one of if not the best bargin avalible in a semi-custom 1911. My Pointman 7 is an outstanding value (under $800). I have been very pleased with the acuracy and performance. Mine is also a "blem" like scubasteve's but I cannot find any cosmetic issue anywhere on the pistol. My local CZ dealer (near Raleigh NC)gets these in fairly regularly and they go fast. Great value all the way around.
I have a Dan Wesson bobtail and consider it best 1911 for the money .
Never a problem with mine.
More DW pics and Review:http://www.angelfire.com/amiga2/czid/DW.html
Good Luck with your eventual purchase. You will be very happy.
I don't own one but held one for the first time about a month ago. I know will go about the painful saving of money in order to buy one.
Worth every penny!
Only problem I have is putting it down, lol!
Nice looking guns, i may purchase one for target and/or home defense, but i just dont like carrying a fullsize.
Also bought DW CBOB. Only had time to put 25 rounds through it the other day, impressed by its accuracy. Plans are for EDC.
Grip panels are too thick for a 1911. Trigger could use a little work, but still better than my low-end Springfield.
Factory blem, $800 shipped - 1/4" gouge on side of dust cover, model number engraving is not filled in with a uniform black; but the factory blem mark is uglier than either of those blemishes.
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INDIANA: Borough commission OKs student housing project
The Indiana Borough Planning Commission, on a split vote, Wednesday gave final approval — with two minor conditions — to a controversial high-density student housing project planned for 931 Oakland Ave.
But an attorney representing a neighbor opposed to the project said the proposed student housing complex may next face an appeal to the Court of Common Pleas.
B&L Properties plans to demolish a large bed-and-breakfast and will build in its place a three-story structure that can accommodate up to 64 student tenants.
Brent Young, the design engineer for the project, said Wednesday evening a required asbestos removal investigation is now being conducted in the building. When that is completed, demolition could start soon and take two weeks and construction of the new housing complex may begin in July, he said.
B&L's goal is to have the building ready for occupancy by the start of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's fall 2014 semester.
The project previously received preliminary approval from the planning commission with several conditions, and the commission members Wednesday reviewed each of those. After nearly two hours of discussion and listening to comments from attorneys representing both sides, the members granted final approval with two new conditions: That a higher vegetative fence be installed between the housing complex and the neighboring property of Deborah Ames, and that a bicycle rack, large enough to hold a minimum of 12 bikes, be installed outside the building.
Drawings show the proposed housing complex as two connected structures, each 40 feet by 70 feet.
Commission member Charles Manges asked if the structure was one building or two.
"It is one structure. It is one foundation system … divided by a fire wall" in the middle, Young said.
But attorney Dwight Ferguson, representing Ames, said a person could not enter one end of the building and get to the other end through the interior.
There was more discussion about whether a narrow unnamed alley at the rear of the property is a private alley shared by adjoining property owners, or, since it has been in use perhaps 90 years without restrictions, it should essentially be considered a public road.
Ferguson said B&L doesn't own the private alley and has no access to the property.
Young said B&L intends to put in a new alleyway after construction of the housing complex is finished, and fully pave and maintain the alley.
Ferguson asked the planning commission to deny the request for final approval and require B&L to seek variances for what he said were deviations from the borough's zoning ordinance.
"The design standards are a guideline. The zoning ordinance is not a guideline. It's the law," Ferguson said.
Final approval for the project, with the two conditions, was granted on a 3-to-1 vote. Members Jeff Grim, Kevin Patrick and Nick Karas voted in favor. Manges voted against final approval and member Betsy Lauber abstained from voting.
The proposed high-density project along Oakland Avenue was designed under the borough's traditional neighborhood development overlay ordinance, a flexible zone placed over existing zoning lines to allow for specific development goals.
Indiana's TND overlay zone was implemented in the fall of 2006 in an effort to draw IUP students from rental properties in residential neighborhoods and relocate them in new high-density housing units close to campus.
While some council members and borough officials feel the TND is achieving its intended goal of restoring — slowly — Indiana's traditional residential neighborhoods, others have been critical of the overlay ordinance, contending that it has created hardships for some homeowners living adjacent to the new high-density student housing projects. One councilman, John Hartman, said the TND overlay has caused what he considers to be the equivalent of spot zoning.
Others have noted that developers have opted to buy and demolish attractive properties, rather than unsightly ones, to make room for their new TND housing structures.
Council, on a split vote in April, approved a moratorium on any new TND building projects until a committee has time to review the ordinance and determine if it is meeting its goals.
Randy Wells has been a reporter and staff writer at The Indiana Gazette since 1988. His regular assignments include coverage of the Indiana County commissioners, Indiana Borough council and the Marion Center Area School District. His email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Date:Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Dean Michael Schill and Dean of Students Amy Gardner invite all University of Chicago Law School students to a reception celebrating diversity at the Law School. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the North Green Lounge of the Law School.
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I'm having an issue with my 2002 540i. I live near Toronto Canada.
Every time the season changes between winter and spring and summer and fall my system drops coolant. A noticeable pool on the garage floor. This has been going on for years and the dealer says there is nothing that they can find that is wrong. Just had it checked again.
This car has a new rad, new expansion tank, new cap etc and nothing is leaking. Basically when we go from the really cold to the mild weather or from mild weather to really cold I lose about 300 ml of coolant. I can see it on the garage floor. Once the car issues the "Low Coolant" warning I add BMW coolant mixed with distilled water 40/60. I raise the coolant level to the proper level as measured by the float. I fill it once and only once per season change.
Everything runs fine and the discharge stops until the next season change. I wash the garage floor and everything drys out so I know this isn't an ongoing leak. Once the seasons change the coolant pool reappears and the process repeats.
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I'm currently in Tokyo on holidays (and for the Japan Media Arts Festival) and have a few snaps to share with you. Please enjoy.
Feb 07, 2013 | Post by: Rhys Turner 2 Comments
Tokyo Photographs 1 – 2013
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Hello Sandwich
February 7, 2013 12:07 pm
Welcome back to Tokyo!
Make sure you get to Nozy coffee or Little Nap Coffee Stand – they are my favourites.
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February 7th, 2013 at 2:01 pm
They look like nice places! I will try and get to Nozy today because I'm going Camera shopping at Sanpou Photo in Nakameguro! Thanks sandwich! x


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I've decided to allow for multiple OCs to be in play for the contest. Most aren't in here due to their design not being updated in a new ref yet.
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11/20/12 (NOVEMBER 20th, 2012, 12:00 AM ARIZONA TIME) PLENTY OF TIME!!!!
Judging will take at least a week and prizes distributed at the artist's pace.
-Draw ONLY the OCs posted HERE
-PROVIDE a link back to this contest in your description
-You MUST include a background
-ONLY two entries per person are allowed
-PLEASE follow the description of the characters to the best of your ability to draw them in their correct personality
-Put EFFORT into your entries, I will be able to tell!!!
Characters to be drawn *more might be added in time* WITH BACKGROUND and effort
Crane: (Very observant, caring, selfless, loves the forest/bamboo)
Capu: *The BACK of his EARS is dark brown*(loves coffee, starbucks//urban backgrounds)
Winter: *better reference coming soon*(she's ME, loves winter season, cold)
Alice: (in absence of description on ref, she's specializes in medicine and is a nurse. Very caring)
Vulpes: (was taken over by a fire spirit, thus burning down her home and family/quiet and sad)
Sally: (loves selling sea things/shells, very bouncy and cheerful)
Akaina: (loves running/hunting)
Spaila: (a very mysterious character, she's into magic, and is BLIND)
Heron: (although old, he's actually in his youth for his species, yet still very wise)
Artelis: *updated reference coming soon* (Very sassy and haughty yet a motherly figure to all)
Echo: (very strong, and of a good build, he has soft fur though eue)
Arcadia: (doesn't speak much at all, loves to hide among foliage, likes to fly above the clouds)
Ryunn: *ref coming soon* (A very old and wise character, she controls fire and electricity, a very strong flyer)
Whisper: (Wishful and whimsical, she collects dandelions)
Yin *ref coming soon* (A quick and agile warrior, her movements are fast and precise, she uses a fan as her weapon)
Genesis (Description on ref)
Sky (Loves stargazing, very childish, more info on ref)
Yin (A fighter at heart, she's skilled with fans as weapons, but knows how to use her looks as a weapon too. Inside, she's just a kind and lost soul though)
Elain & Ted (full description on ref)
Rudy (full description on ref)
Zala (mysterious sorceress type of character, she's powerful yet keeps to herself)
Okat (full description on ref)
1rst place:
-1 month PM (can be exchanged for point value)
-400 points
-Full background digital portrait by me
-A pixel icon of your OC of choice (simple animation/no animation)
-A complex OC design of any existing or original species by me
-A small or medium pixel, and 1 full picture with up to 3 characters from datpanda
-A full body piece by xCoyote
-A digital portrait and journal doll/icon from jazzyminimomo
-A fully shaded drawing with a complicated background from klilia
-Full color, shaded, complex BG, digital picture from LillytalonEpicness
-Fully shaded drawing with complex background from xMizuOkami
2nd place:
-300 points
-Simple background portrait by me
-Simple design by me
-A small or medium pixel, 1 picture with simple background, up to 2 characters from datpanda
-2 chibis by xCoyote
-journal doll/icon from jazzyminimomo
-A fully shaded drawing with a simple background from klilia
-Simple portrait, shading from LillytalonEpicness
-Full character with background by Plinthe
3rd place:
-200 points
-No background portrait by me
-a small or medium pixel, 1 picture with no background, 1 character from datpanda
-A chibi by xCoyote
-An unshaded drawing with a simple background from klilia
-Flat color, no shading, transparent BG from LillytalonEpicness
- flat color no shading no bg of a wolf cat or person by HALL0WED-GR0UND
YOU may only enter with TWO ENTRIES MAX
If I reach 50 entries, an additional 100 is added to 1rst AND 2nd place!
If I reach 100 entries, I will add another 100 to ALL the places and 1 infant chibi for each one.
If I reach 150 entries, ALL of the above is included PLUS an hour long private stream with only us able to chat and I'll draw you anything you'll like in that time 8D (I will not extend time to finish art) will be added to first place
FEATURE this in a journal with a link back to win an EXTRA 50 comment with a link back to your journal and 3 lucky deviants will be chosen~!!!
There will be 5 honorable mentions who will win 50 each!!!
*Contributions NO LONGER accepted! I've had so many already but I'm afraid the list will overflow X33 thank you!! I might add more characters as I go but for now this is it! C: Have fun <3*
-you can put as many OCs as you want in the picture AS LONG as they stay in character (keep background in mind)


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The 20th century brought a new style of furniture. Earlier furniture designers made slight changes in the shape of a leg or the height of a chair-back as they went from Queen Anne to Chippendale to Sheraton to Empire to Victorian to Arts and Crafts. Suddenly chairs became expensive art objects that looked like round plastic bubbles hanging from the ceiling or a group of strangely shaped cushions that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. Not everyone liked the new designs, so most furniture still resembled old-time favorites. But modern chairs made since the 1950s of Lucite or bent plywood or cardboard or unusual fabrics have been pictured in decorating magazines, movies and TV shows and are being copied for everyday use. Designers are searching for even more unusual "looks." Many are odd and often uncomfortable. One designer, Christopher Royal, began his career as an actor. Then he made jewelry and later a group of miniature chairs meant to be displayed on a shelf. The unusual chairs attracted Tiffany & Co., which used them in window displays starting in 1995. In 1998 the chairs were made full-size by Rockledge Design Studios of Florida. Today you can buy 21st-century chairs and 20th-century chairs that are still in production. All attract collectors of modern design.
Q: I have a shallow divided box with 17 Coca-Cola stamping plates of various sizes. They appear to be brass attached to a solid wood back. I received them in the box and they look like they belong there. The stamps have pictures and writing in reverse. Can you tell me something about them?
A: You have a printer's job case with the plates that were used to typeset ads in newspapers or magazines. Old printer's boxes make interesting display cases for small collectibles and sell for $10 or more, depending on size. Your Coca-Cola printing plates would be of interest to a Coca-Cola collector, and are worth about $10-$20 each.
Q: I have a pump organ with collapsible legs that has a label that reads "Peloubet, Pelton & Co." I've been told it is a melodeon and was probably made in the late 1800s. Can you tell me if this is correct?
A: Peloubet, Pelton & Co. was formed in 1873 by Louis Chabrier Peloubet and J.M. Pelton when they merged their two musical-instrument manufacturing firms. Peloubet had been making wind instruments since 1836 and small reed organs, called melodeons, since 1849. Pelton's firm had been named Pelton Standard Organ Co. The partnership, based in New Jersey, dissolved in about 1882. Peloubet continued in business under other names.
Q: Somewhere I read that cracked china teacups could be saved by boiling them in milk. If this is possible, what grade of milk — whole, half, fat-free — should be used? How long is the boiling process? I'm considering donating a set of china to a charity and two of the cups are cracked.
A: We've seen several sources that recommend repairing china by boiling it in milk. Evidently the hint originally came from a 1940s book of home remedies. We've never tried it. It might help if the cracks aren't too large. Test the method on one cup. Put the cup in a pan and cover it with milk. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's whole milk or not. Bring the milk to a boil and then immediately lower it to a simmer. Simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour. The protein in the milk may react with the kaolin in the china and "mend" the crack. Be careful. If you continue to "cook" the china at a high heat, the crack may widen. Let the milk cool completely before taking the cup out. If the china is valuable, you should have it professionally repaired.
Q: Can you tell me if Black, Starr & Frost ever made silver-plated items? I am trying to identify a six-sided two-handled tray marked "7033."
A: The mark "7033" is not much of a clue to the tray's maker. But it wasn't Black, Starr & Frost. Black, Starr & Frost has never manufactured silver or silver-plate. It has only been a retailer, and probably exclusively of sterling silver. The company name, not the maker's name, was often put on items ordered by a store.
Q: I would like to know the value of some toll tickets for the first crossing of the Brooklyn Bridge.
A: The Brooklyn Bridge opened to foot and vehicle traffic on May 24, 1883. Tickets were sold on both sides of the bridge beginning just before midnight the day before. Walkers who crossed that day were charged a penny. The cost rose to 3 cents the next day. Vehicles were charged a nickel. If your tickets are dated May 23 or 24, 1883, for crossing the Brooklyn Bridge on opening day, they would be of interest to a New York historical society. Their value is hard to estimate. More than 150,000
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Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
• 1893 Falstaff Gourmet Club lobster dinner menu, embossed color lithograph of young chef holding red lobster, 16 courses, entertainment program on back, 7 x 4 1/2 inches, $25.
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• "I Love Lucy" Ricky Jr. changing table/bassinet, vinyl, metal frame, tie-down straps, lift lid reveals tub, diaper pouch, Trimble Products, 1953, 16 x 26 x 30 inches, $230.
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Manhattan Swimming Program Records 500th Win
"This is a very special achievement," Coach Walter Olsewski said. "Reaching this mark encompasses 75 years of program history and we are very proud of what all the teams have accomplished over that span."
After a six-week hiatus due to intercession, Manhattan returned to the water excited about the opportunity to make history. In a tough battle, the Jaspers split the dual meet with their MAAC rival to open the weekend, moving to 499 total wins.
Led by strong efforts from junior Bridget Latino and freshman Melanie Tam, the Lady Jaspers (6-9) prevailed by a score of 97-90. Last year's team MVP; Latino put together yet another tremendous performance, proving victorious in the 100-yard butterfly and (1:02.71) 200-yard freestyle (2:08.41) events. In group competition, she teamed with senior Rebecca Schwartz, freshman Vanessa L'Heureux and Tam to place first in the 200-yard medley relay (1:59.45).
A freshman on the rise, Tam topped all swimmers in the 50-yard (26.91) and was second in the 100-yard (58.14) freestyle events.
"The women's team was very impressive today and came out of the gates ready to go. Bridget and Melanie were excellent and a big part of our success against the Peahens," Olsewski said.
On the men's side (9-7), despite an impressive display from sophomore Robert Varieur and a record-setting performance in the 200-yard freestyle medley, Manhattan fell to the Peacocks, 110-88.
Varieur led all Jasper swimmers with two first place victories in the 50-yard (22.90) and 100-yard (49.96) freestyle events. In relay competition, he combined with freshmen Chris Fusco, PJ Sweeney and Dennis Daly to record an all-time mark in the 200-yard medley (1:41.00) event.
In need of a victory to clinch the historic mark one night after a tough defeat, the men's team took care of business, knocking off NJIT, 99-69. Designated as "Senior Night", Manhattan honored seven swimmers prior to the contest (Chris Tucci, Justin Logerfo, Diana Rossetti, Rebecca Schwartz, Debbie Atwell and Allaire O'Connor) and left it all at Riverdale Country Day.
A true team effort, five different Jaspers finished first in individual events while also sweeping the relay competitions. In short distance races, Robert Varieur claimed the 50-yard freestyle (23.23), Dennis Daly proved victorious in the 200-yard medley (2:10.13) and PJ Sweeney topped all in the 100-yard butterfly (56.19).
Pulling out a top time in the 100-yard backstroke, sophomore Cullen Balcanoff finished with a mark of 1:00.26. Swimming the lone middle distance event, freshman Tom Theophilidis obtained his first collegiate victory with a time of 5:34.76 in the 500-yard freestyle.
Shattering a record for the second-straight contest, the combination of Balcanoff, Daly, Sweeney and Varieur put together a school-best time of 1:40.83 in the 200-yard medley relay.
"The men's team had a big effort on day two and got the win we have been waiting for all season. This one mean's a lot for all the Jasper swimmers dating back to 1932-33," Olsewski said.
Manhattan will finish the regular season next Tuessday with a dual meet against Mount St.Vincent. Set for 6:30 p.m. at Riverdale Country Day, the meeting is a makeup of an earlier contest canceled due to snow.


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Almost a century ago, a father and son duo founded the company now known as Elkay with a plan to make the best sinks in the market and deliver excellent service to each and every one of their customers. Fast forward to the present time and that same spirit of commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is still very alive and well. While staying true to their mission, Elkay has grown and gained significant market share in the bathroom and kitchen market to the point where they re one of the best respected names in the business. Firmly believing that sinks are no longer required to have a traditional square or oval shape has freed Elkay to make waves in sink design today. More a work of art than a plain old sink, Elkay has proven that the art factor is indeed in high demand these days. Whether it is a kitchen sink , bar sink , or bathroom sink , Elkay products are beautiful creations that can transform an otherwise plain home into something sensational to behold. Consider Elkay as your trusted provider of quality kitchen and bathroom components. Available at AppliancesConnection
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