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Lopresti: Way too soon for redemption for Petrino
- Western Kentucky made a mistake returning Bobby Petrino to head coaching this soon after scandal
Here goes college football, behaving like college football again. Victory first, and then worry later about the other stuff. The fine print of prudence.
Western Kentucky has a new football coach. What are the parents of a high school recruit supposed to say, the day Bobby Petrino sits in their living room and promises that he will be a role model for their son, and that his program will instill values and principles -- not to mention a pretty good passing game?
It won't be the passing game they're confused about.
Petrino is back in coaching, barely eight months after he rode to oblivion on a Harley-Davidson, his mistress in the passenger seat. The dark cloud of the ensuing Arkansas scandal has hardly had time to dissipate.
Too soon for what happened Monday night. Way too soon.
But there he was, accepting a new job and talking bowl games, as if April was so long ago, everyone could forget what a lurid mess it was. What are we to make of that message?
"What it comes down to is, he made a big mistake.'' Western Kentucky athletic director Todd Stewart said at the news conference. "He acknowledges that, he's taken ownership of that, and he's paid a heavy price for it.
"But this is the United States of America. We're a country of second chances.''
No argument. This is not a complaint against second chances. Sinners each of us, we should all enjoy the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of redemption when we've fouled up.
But atonement can't be rushed. And what does it say when it is?
Western Kentucky needs a coach, and Petrino knows how to win, and apparently that is all there is to that. The scoreboard invariably outshines disgrace, if the numbers are right.
It was not just the affair that hit the headlines last April. That's more family business, and his wife was with him Monday night. If she forgives him, what should anyone else say? Nothing.
But it was also the bent ethics of the university job Petrino gave to that other woman. It was misleading his bosses. It was dragging his program through a needless swamp.
And in the end, it was what that all did to his seniors at Arkansas. This being the Northern Hemisphere, their season went down the drain counterclockwise. And they'll never get it back.
That's a big wad of wrong. And only eight months later, Petrino gets his headphones again?
He said at the news conference that he has spent the last eight months working with his family. "Trying to make things right,'' he said. "We've been in counseling. I've learned a lot about myself, about what to do. I'm really excited about this opportunity. I didn't know if I would get it or I would not.''
But here is what should have happened. Maybe in another year, Petrino could be someone's assistant. An offensive coordinator. Spend some seasons working his way back. And then one day, he could have his shot at redemption.
"I was confident ... that he deserved a second chance,'' Stewart said, "and we're more than happy to give it to him.''
Nothing wrong with those words. A few years from now.
But now Petrino is the face of Western Kentucky football, and you'd think that might be a tad awkward after last spring.
Now he is a symbol of the unstable climate of college football, where the madcap climb up the ladder leaves little time for perspective.
So what happens, when Bobby Petrino walks into the room to look parents in the eyes?
"I'm going to be able to sit down with Mom and Dad and the student-athlete and make them understand how this experience has made me a better coach, a better person,'' he said, "and will make me understand their son better.''
One day, perhaps. But too soon for that conversation. Way too soon.


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There's no surefire way to find evidence of alien civilizations — indeed, they're basically all long shots — but a new method could reveal the existence of aliens just like us. And we've almost got the technology needed to do it.
It's always dangerous to assume that another intelligent species would evolve along the same general lines as humans, but there are some reasonable assumptions that we can make. For instance, it's a reasonably safe bet that other intelligent species would evolve on the surface of their planets, meaning that they're at the mercy of their sun's night and day cycle. As these hypothetical aliens built more complex structures, they would probably want to be able to see in the dark.
Yes, this method relies on spotting alien city lights. It's the equivalent of spotting the nighttime glow of Manhattan from hundreds of light-years away — not impossible, maybe, but pretty damn close to it. But astrophysicists Avi Loeb and Edwin Turner think it's possible for future telescopes that can spot extremely tiny fluctuations in the total light emitted from alien solar systems.
Basically, as an alien planet revolves around its star, it goes through different phases relative to Earth, much like how we see the Moon. During certain phases, we would see more light from the dark side of the planet than what's reflected from the day side. If an alien planet has no intelligent species on it, then the reflected daytime light should pretty much overwhelm what's visible from the night side. But if there are alien cities on the planet, they would emit enough light from the dark side of the planet for sufficiently advanced telescopes here on Earth to notice.
Right now, Loeb and Turner calculate that our very best telescopes can spot the light of a Tokyo-sized city off in the Kuiper Belt. That means that, if there happens to be a secret city on Pluto or Eris, we should be able to spot it. The pair acknowledge that there almost certainly aren't any such cities, but they still want to refine their method by testing it against the worlds of the Kuiper Belt.
What seems like a bit of a waste of time now could well illuminate the existence of faraway alien cities a few decades from now. Plus, now that they've put the idea in my head, the thought of a secret city on Pluto is too awesome not to double-check.
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Murdered victim's daughter arrested | News
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Lilly Ann Chavez, the daughter of Barbara Parchem -- whose remains were discovered April 30 -- was arrested on Friday.
Chavez, 43, was arrested by the St. Johns County Sheriff's office and faces two charges of possession of a weapon by a felon.
According to First Coast News' partner The Florida Times-Union, in January 2009 Chavez was sentenced to two years in prison on drug charges, trafficking in stolen property and fraud charges.
In April, Chavez spoke to First Coast News about her missing mother.
Parchem's remains were discovered in in the woods in Flagler Estates in Northern Flagler County Tuesday.
The death was ruled a homicide by police.
According to the St. John's County Medical Examiner's Office, Parchem's death was caused by blunt force trauma.
Parchem, 67, was missing for more than three weeks before her body was discovered.
On Tuesday the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said it was pursuing a 'person of interest' but had not released a statement naming the person.
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Chances are that when you hear the song, "Call Me Maybe," by Carly Rae Jepsen, you immediately turn the channel or risk the tune being stuck in your head all day. Admittedly, the overplayed song is catchy, and its popularity helped dairy farmers Fred and Justin White share their agriculture story with the world.
As reported by MSN, "Thanks to this nine-year-old farm boy, we're now unable to hear 'Call Me Maybe' without thinking of dairy cows. 'Lil Fred' White and his older brother Justin wrote and filmed 'Farm It Maybe,' which is both adorable and educational (we had no idea that a heifer was a cow without babies). We also think that, thanks to this grain silo and grandma-filled video, it's safe to shut down the Carly Rae Jepsen parody factory forever. There's no way anyone can compete with lyrics like, 'Hey I just milked you/This cow is crazy/But here's her udder/So milk her, maybe.' Fred and Justin, you officially win the Internet."
With close to 525,000 views on YouTube already, the White kids and their dairy cows are quickly becoming an online sensation. This video is similar to another video created earlier this summer called, "I'm Farming And I Grow It." If you haven't seen it, check it out here.
Without a doubt, these YouTube videos are a creative and unique way to share the agriculture story with the world. The kids and cattle in these videos are endearing to viewers, and I think fun clips like these can play a role in regaining consumer trust and gaining loyal customers down the road.
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10 of the best rooftop bars in London
London does pubs and pints famously well but you can increasingly add rooftop bars to the superlatives list, too.
True, summer lasts only about two weeks here but that hasn't dampened the enthusiasm for an alfresco cocktail or two -- most of these spots are open year-round with outdoor heaters and cozy blankets if you want to leave the sheltered inside space.
These 10 panoramic places will be among the best perches in town for New Year revels.
Queen of Hoxton, East London
Located in the heart of Hipsterville with an uninspiring view of surrounding office blocks, this rooftop is a magnet for East London's creative crowd.
There are fire pits and a toasty tipi in winter and BBQs, frozen cocktails and guest DJs when the sun is shining.
Screenings of cult films sell out in hours, so keep an eye on the bar's Facebook and Twitter pages to score a coveted ticket.
Food and drink menus change with the seasons. Right now the Pumpkin Spiced Cider ($8.80) and DIY toasted marshmallows ($1.60) hit the spot.
Queen of Hoxton, 1 Curtain Road Hoxton, London EC2A 3JX England; +44 20 7422 0958; open daily, year-round
Radio Rooftop Bar, central London
A newcomer to the city's rooftop scene, Radio is among the swankiest.
It's the crowning glory of a five-star hotel that was once the headquarters of the BBC.
Ten floors up in the heart of Theaterland, the wide terrace either side of the glass-walled bar lets you tick off most London landmarks.
A cosmopolitan post-work/pre-theater crowd mingles with well-heeled hotel guests, so you should dress to impress (no sportswear allowed for men).
Seasonal cocktailslike the Autumn Sundown with Gin Mare, vanilla, basil and apple ($19) are great.
Radio Rooftop Bar, 336-337 The Strand ME London, London WC2R 1HA England; +44 20 7395 3440; open daily, year-round
Madison, City of London
Sipping is a spiritual affair at this City of London bar, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral.
There are 150 different wines to choose from and a good range of beers, spirits and cocktails. But the signature drink is a Pornstar Martini with vanilla vodka ($17.60).
The mini-cheeseburgers with blue cheese and bacon ($14.40) are a manageable bite with drink in hand or you can take a table at the classy restaurant serving up European fare.
Come 5 p.m., it's wall-to-wall City boys, while the weekend attracts a mixed crowd of tourists and locals.
Madison, One New Change, London EC4M 9AF England; +44 20 8305 3088; open daily, year-round
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Boundary, East London
Sitting atop a converted Victorian warehouse, this is one of the city's most stylish rooftops.
Wicker chairs and white cushions create a relaxed Mediterranean vibe, while the new weatherproof pergola means the infamous British weather won't bother you one bit.
Classic cocktails are all around $15, or there are pitchers to share. The zingy Rooftop Garden with lemon vodka and apple brandy ($38) feels appropriate.
You can nibble on olives or go for something more substantial from the all-day menu of seafood, char-grilled steaks and salads (available until 9.45 p.m.).
Boundary, 2-4 Boundary Street (entrance on Redchurch Street), Shoreditch, E2 7DD; +44 20 7729 1051; open daily, year-round
The Big Chill House, King's Cross
This large Victorian pub in King's Cross is a maze of different floors, with funky decor, rocking DJs and sweaty 20-somethings from nearby Central Saint Martins College predominating.
There's a good selection of craft beers, spirits and cocktails, plus tasty bar bites such as chili popcorn prawns with sweet chili dip ($6.50).
The rooftop closes at midnight on the weekends, but downstairs stays thumping until 3 a.m.Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, N1 9NL; +44 20 7427 2540; open daily, year-round
Vista, central London
Perched on top of The Trafalgar hotel in Trafalgar Square, the newly refurbished Vista has one cracker of a view -- and one of the best New Year's parties in town.
The ambitiously priced drinks list is dominated by Champagne and creative cocktails.
The Movista is a blend of Jamaican rum with a touch of cherry wine and fresh lime juice, topped up with soda ($19).
With its monochrome furnishings and sophisticated air, Vista attracts a suited-and-booted crowd and cashed up tourists looking to escape the hubbub below.
The Trafalgar, 2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square, SW1A 2TS; +44 20 7870 2900; open daily from April to October but also open on New Year's Eve for the Thames-side fireworks display; $7 cover charge after 4 p.m.
Upper Deck, Southwark
Opened in April 2013, this terrace overlooking the Thames has glorious views of Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and World War II warship HMS Belfast.
Considering it's in prime tourist territory, prices are reasonable, with more than a dozen wines on offer, plus bottled and tap beer and the usual spirits.
You could embrace all things British with a cream tea -- scone, clotted cream and jam ($8) -- or share a local cheese board with fruity chutney and artisan bread ($23).
You're unlikely to hear a local accent during the day, but come evening time it's packed with post-work punters.
Upper Deck, HMS Belfast Visitor Center, The Queen's Walk, Southwark, SE1 2JH; +44 20 7403 6246; open daily from March to November
Dalston Roof Park, East London
There's no real view (unless you count a sloping roof of solar panels), but this AstroTurfed pop-up atop a four-story former factory is the ultimate hipster hangout and a great stop to plan for once winter clears away.
It's not as pretentious as it sounds, though, with a casual neighborhood vibe and DJs, stand-up comedy and classic films.
A team of local volunteers tends to grow-bags of herbs, fruits and veg that are blended to make yummy cocktails (from $10).
There's also well-priced wine, beer and cider served in plastic cups and a changing line-up of street food stands.
Dalston Roof Park, 18 Ashwin Street, Dalston, E8 3DL; +44 20 7275 0825; open daily from May-September; one-off membership fee of $5
Frank's Campari Bar, South London
Who would've thought a multi-story car park in a nondescript South London suburb could be the site of one of the capital's coolest bars?
Part sculpture project, part seasonal pop-up, Frank's is one of the biggest -- and cheapest -- rooftops in town.
You can choose from Campari cocktails($8), local Meantime beer ($7) and a simple wine list -- it's just white, red or rosé at Frank's.
Then there's grilled sweetcorn ($4) to munch on while you admire the city skyline, including the Shard skyscraper, from afar.
Frank's, Level 10, Peckham Multistory Car Park, 95a Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST; open Wednesday-Sunday during summer


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Michael Drummond::Project Runway Season 8!!
Can you believe how excited were were at DIYStyle to find out that one of favorite St. Louis area fashion designers is a contestant on THIS new season of Project Runway! Lucky for us that we snagged an interview with him for DIYStyle long before PR got hold of him
Watch the video on our vodcast page (it's Episode 52), and cheer Michael on when the new season of Project Runway starts on July 29th on Lifetime. Check out Michael's page for PR to see his casting video and more. You know the Creative Chicks at DIYStyle and loads of other fashion lovers in STL and beyond will be rooting for him. You go Michael……..we LOVE you!


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I finally saw Moonrise Kingdom a couple of weeks ago, and although I'm no stranger to the beauty of Wes Anderson films, I was still surprised and blown away by just how fantastic the scenery, sets, cinematography were. I wanted to live inside this movie - the wondrous world that Anderson and his talented team created. But then again, I feel that way every time I watch one of his films, which leads me to repost a link to the brilliant Wes Anderson Film Color Palette created by artist Beth Matthews.
My personal palette leans toward A Life Aquatic.
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"Printing the internet is not creative nor art. It is a waste of time and resources. Please, find something more creative to do."
So reads a comment on a petition on change.org. Directed at Kenneth Goldsmith, the petition was published in 2013 in response to a project the poet organized at LABOR gallery in Mexico City, where Goldsmith invited people from all over the world to print out the internet and send the pages to the gallery.


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It's as simple as this: If you want to be a successful marketer these days, you need a solid email list.
Sure, Facebook fans, Twitter followers, and other social media connections are nice. But given the rate that those channels are changing, who's to say that you can ever count on people seeing your important messages there?
That's why you want the assurance of an email list. It helps ensure that what you have to say will arrive safely in your customers', clients', and supporters' inboxes and will be welcomed there.
Chances are good you're already on your way to building a great list, but here are 21 more ways to grow your list that you may not have thought of:
- Ask. How often do you ask the people you come in contact with if they're on your list? Wherever you are — in your place of business, on a sales call, at an event or party, etc. — ask the people you speak with if they'd like to sign up.
- Tease the content of each newsletter issue on social media. A day or two before you hit Send, tell your fans and followers that they won't get the info, the offer, the coupon, or whatever else you're sending, unless they sign up. Be sure to include a link to your subscription page.
- Make it exclusive. What can you offer just to your subscribers? Perhaps when you offer specials and discounts, you give a little something extra to those on your email list (e.g., 15% off for Facebook fans and Twitter followers, but 20% off for email subscribers, or maybe special shopping hours just for email subscribers). Also, create a window of time between when your subscribers see the info and when the rest of the world does. If you share the newsletter on social media at the same time your subscribers get it, then what's the point of subscribing?
- Have a sign-up form at the register. When people are making a purchase, that's when they're more likely to sign up. Always have a way for people to subscribe at your cash register. And to sweeten the offer, print out a recent email so people know what they'll be getting.
- Engage your Facebook fans. Post an excerpt from your newsletter on Facebook (as a status message), and ask a provocative question that relates to it. If your fans want the whole story, they'll have to subscribe to your newsletter.
- Host a contest. Give away a great prize, and make the contest open only to those on your email list.
- Use a QR code. If your customers, clients, and subscribers are hip to QR codes, then why not post one in various places and direct people right to your email sign-up page? (Just be sure to explain why people should scan the code, and what they'll find when they do.)
- Add information to your business card. How often do you give out your business card? All the time, right? Is one side blank? Use that space for promoting your email list (as well as your Facebook Page, Twitter handle, etc.).
- Tweet and post a link to a sample issue of your newsletter. Tell people this is a preview of what they could get if they subscribe.
- Include a link to your email sign-up page in your Twitter profile. In the website field, instead of just linking to your home page, why not direct people to sign up for your email list?
- Include a link to join your list on all pages of your website. It's possible that people can land on specific pages of your website, not just your home page. Make sure every page of your site has a link to sign up for your email list.
- Keep the sign-up form simple. The longer it takes someone to fill out your form, the less likely it is that they are going to want to do it. Only ask for information that's absolutely necessary and that you know you are going to use.
- Make it about the benefits, not the list. Don't promote the idea of being on the list as much as you promote the benefits of being on the list. Then it becomes less about you and more about what your subscriber is going to get for turning over his or her email address.
- Create a video. Make it exciting to join the list by showing off your personality in a video. Let viewers see who will be sending them information. Keep it short and to the point. Share the video everywhere, including on social media sites.
- Create a list of reasons to sign up. Either in a blog post or on a separate page of your website, use a Top 10–style list to make the case for signing up. Better yet, ask your current subscribers why they subscribe to your email list, and use their answers (with permission, of course).
- Cross-promote your list with a partner. Why not join together with another local business or organization and promote each other's lists? Don't just add those addresses to your list; have your partner tell his/her subscribers about your business, and you do the same for your partner. You'll gain exposure to a brand-new audience.
- Make it easy for subscribers to share. The better your emails are, the more likely your subscribers are going to pass them along to their Facebook friends and Twitter followers. Make it easy for them to do this, and for your great content to reach new people ... who will then want to sign up so they can get the next email for themselves.
- Offer a reward for signing up. Want to get this free e-book? Want a coupon good for your next purchase? You'll have to join our email list first!
- Add information to your presentations. Do you often speak in front of large crowds? On one of your final slides, be sure to promote that if people want to hear more from you, all they have to do is sign up for your mailing list.
- Promote the environment. Tell your customers, clients, and supporters that you're trying to be good to the environment, and rather than sending them information via the regular mail, you'd like to do so via email.
- Create great content. It's really just that simple. Create and send high-quality content that's relevant, and people will sign up to get it. Don't just send sale information or coupons; use your email program to improve the lives of your subscribers.
Of course, there are plenty of other ways to grow your email list. What ways are working for you?
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TORONTO - A fresh slate of new names is slated to join established homegrown brands at the upcoming World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto.
Event organizers IMG Fashion have released a preliminary schedule of labels set to show fall-winter collections next month at David Pecaut Square.
Among the additions to the calendar are Montreal-based designer Brit Wacher and Vancouver luxe label Madame Moje.
A pair of womenswear designers with labels based in Alberta and Quebec will return to the runway to stage a fully produced show as winners of the Mercedes-Benz Start Up competition.
Edmonton's Malorie Urbanovitch and Cecile Raizonville of Montreal-based Matiere Noire were both named as recipients of the top prize last fall — a first for the contest which is devoted to recognizing emerging designers across Canada.
Plenty of familiar favourites are poised to unveil their latest looks for the cooler months, including affordable apparel brand Joe Fresh and womenswear labels Beaufille, David Dixon, Farley Chatto, Mikhael Kale, Pink Tartan, Rachel Sin and VAWK. Menswear creations from Toronto-based labels Bustle and Christopher Bates will also be featured.
Montreal-based labels Pedram Karimi, Melissa Nepton, Mackage, Rudsak, Soia & Kyo are also poised to present their latest collections.
Anu Raina, Narces, Line Knitwear, Klaxon Howl, Stephan Caras, Thomas Balint, denim brand Triarchy and Dutch label gsus are also expected to return the Toronto runway.
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Fog, thick as steam, swirls around the preparation area, as people and dogs scurry about, attending to myriad pre-race chores. It's minus 30 Fahrenheit this morning, but dry, and all the spectators are dressed in layers, some with only their eyes visible through their balaclavas and parka hoods.
It's not the mushers in the world's toughest dog sled race that generate this palpable excitement. What the hundreds of tourists have come to see are the dogs — the real workhorses and unsung heroes of the mushing teams. And right now, the din from their barking and baying is almost deafening as they stand on their hind legs, straining to move the tethered sleds. The 1,000-mile Yukon Quest sled dog race is about to start, and these well-toned canine athletes are eager to run.
The Quest, as it is known by mushers worldwide, is widely considered even tougher than its famed rival, the Iditarod. Each year the starting gate alternates between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and Fairbanks, Alaska. The rules are simple. You must negotiate a prescribed route between the two cities. You may start with as many as 12 dogs and must finish with at least five. There are mandatory rest stops where every dog is checked by U.S. and Canadian veterinarians, who donate their time.
The race is a closely followed event for Canadians and Alaskans. Teams train year-round, creating an exceptionally strong bond between dog and musher. The dogs obviously are well-fed, at great cost to the younger mushers, which is why the sponsorships that colorfully decorate their sleds are so highly sought.
The 11-day race, give or take a day or two depending on trail conditions, will take the mushers through snow and ice, across four jagged mountain ranges and frozen lakes, through boreal forests and along steep mountain precipices. Temperatures may drop to minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and winds may exceed gale force. Dogs may be left behind with handlers at one of 10 checkpoints because of cuts, bruises or illness, in which case veterinary treatment is administered. By the time the winning teams cross the finish line, they are mentally and physically exhausted. In fact, as many as 40 percent of the teams drop out.
For tourists eager to experience the real north in winter, the Quest focuses on two Yukon towns; Whitehorse and Dawson City, the famed epicenter of the Klondike gold rush.
For Whitehorse residents, the Quest is the winter's highlight event, a celebration not only of dog sled racing but every bit as much a tribute to the dog sled itself, which is one of the two iconic means of transport that Canadians used — and still use — to explore their immense territories. (The other is the canoe.) The town is decorated with signs and banners; hotels welcome race guests; and parties and banquets abound.
Whitehorse is a charming, clean, small city, with enough lodging, restaurants, museums and other diversions, such as sled-dog excursions, to satisfy most families. The Yukon Territory has about 30,000 residents, 24,000 of them in Whitehorse — so one can find supplies and big-box stores.
I have been to Yukon many times, in all seasons, but winter is my favorite. The sidewalks in Whitehorse are kept reasonably free of snow, the air is crisp and dry, and people tend to lounge just a bit longer in the many cafes that dot the town. But on race day excitement builds throughout the early morning.
News crews from as far away as Japan and Australia watch the large electronic race clock count down to the start. Mushers hitch their teams to the central sled line and lead their teams toward the starting line. One by one the mushers move down their line of dogs, hugging them, whispering to them.
The first musher to start stands hard on the brakes of the sled, as the dogs strain and pull at their leads. They yelp and bray incessantly, jumping wildly into the air. Handlers try to keep the dogs from tangling up their lines. Finally, the announcer begins the 10-second countdown, and with the roar of the crowd the first musher is off. With a rousing ovation every two minutes another team races down the line and descends out of sight onto the frozen Yukon River, where they will initially follow its famed course all the way to Dawson City.
Dawson City
Having already briefly stopped at several checkpoints over the first few days, the first mandatory, 36-hour layover for all teams is in Dawson City, Yukon. Tourists get a chance to mingle with the resting mushers and dogs. But most tourists instead busily occupy themselves with all that tiny Dawson City (population 1,200) has to offer.
Here the sidewalks are all wood and the streets unpaved. With historic buildings all over the town, including a Jack London cabin and poet Robert Service's house, Dawson is much as it was when the gold rush ended, as if in a time warp.
The mushers' respite is all too brief, though. When they leave Dawson, the next place tourists will be able to see them is in Fairbanks, some 600 lonely, frozen miles away.
If you go
The 2012 race start: Feb. 4 in Fairbanks, reaching Dawson City about seven days later and Whitehorse three days after that. For more information on the Quest: yukonquest.com
Lodging: My favorite Whitehorse hotel is the Westmark (867-393-9700, westmarkhotels.com/whitehorsehotel.php, $125-$170). In Dawson I would suggest the old-timey Downtown Hotel (867-993-5346, downtownhotel.ca $95-$125).
Eating: Whitehorse has a wide range of excellent restaurants. Try Antoinette's for upscale funky, or Klondike Rib and Salmon for traditional Yukon dishes such as bison, musk ox and great fish. In Dawson try Klondike Kate's or The Drunken Goat Taverna.
Fog, thick as steam, swirls around the preparation area, as people and dogs scurry about, attending to myriad pre-race chores. It's minus 30 Fahrenheit this morning, but dry, and all the spectators are dressed in layers, some with only their eyes visible through their balaclavas and parka hoods.


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OAKLAND -- Despite a relief corps that has struggled to maintain late leads in recent games and a $10 million man in the bullpen, A's manager Bob Melvin will continue to use a closer-by-committee in save situations.
"Look, we'll do the best we can with the matchups we can to finish off the game," Melvin said. "That's kind of where we are and where we remain at this point."
In the past two games, trusted lefty Sean Doolittle and reliable righty Luke Gregerson have been charged with losses after giving up runs in the eighth inning or later. Even though the team's bullpen ranks among the league's best in ERA (2.55) and key opposition batting stats, Oakland is tied with Pittsburgh with a Major League-worst six blown saves through 20 games.
The A's signed Jim Johnson to a one-year, $10 million contract this past offseason in hopes that he could hold down the closer role for departed fan favorite Grant Balfour. But since giving up a pair of late runs on April 9 in Minnesota, Johnson has been moved to setup duty, where he has tossed 5 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.
In the two weeks since then, Gregerson has converted three of five save opportunities, while Doolittle has converted one of his two chances. In all, they've combined to to throw 7 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on 11 hits and no walks with six strikeouts.
While Johnson looks like he might have recaptured the form that led to 101 saves the past two seasons, it sounds like Melvin will stay with the status quo for now.
"I try to be as communicative as I can all the time," Melvin said. "They know that it's a little different right now than when we started the season."


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SAN JOSE (AP) — Wearing a big smile as he goes through pregame fielding drills at first base or waits his turn to take batting practice, Angel Villalona is enjoying the most basic aspects of being back on a baseball field.
Playing professionally again at last, he is delivering at the plate and with his glove, going about his business with a quiet professionalism — thankful for a second chance in the San Francisco Giants' organization at age 22 after four years away dealing with a dismissed murder charge that nearly derailed his career.
"First of all, I'm thankful to God. Each day I'm confident and thank the Giants for all the hard work we've been doing," Villalona said before a game last week, speaking through San Jose hitting coach Lipso Nava. "I'm positive each day and working hard. It's good to be playing here and getting a fresh start. If I have a good day or a bad day, I know the fan support is going to be there."
From the moment Villalona showed up at spring training five months ago, he vowed to return to his former successful self, and he hasn't wavered.
On Monday, he earned a promotion to Double-A Richmond from Class-A San Jose.
He batted .229 with 14 home runs and 42 RBIs while also playing solid defense in 73 games for San Jose.
"Angel was surprised first, then I think it registered and he allowed a huge grin," San Jose manager Andy Skeels said Sunday night. "He has been working very hard and I am glad he's going to get the opportunity to face a new challenge in Double-A Richmond."
This is a long time coming for the former top prospect who received a $2.1 million bonus when San Francisco signed him at age 16 in August 2006 — the largest bonus San Francisco had ever given to an amateur player at the time.
In February, Villalona finally reported to spring training, a year later than everybody expected. He had his visa delayed the previous year for what the team was told were weight and health issues.
So, Villalona was forced to spend the 2012 season with the Giants' Dominican Summer League affiliate, hitting .303 with seven home runs and 34 RBIs in 44 games.
At each stage, he has declined to discuss the murder case but rather remains focused on moving forward.
"I had faith in God and the team and my work," he said. "I thank the great Giants team for all the work they put in to have me back here again. I've worked hard to be confident in myself and my tools."
Villalona was charged in the September 2009 death of a 25-year-old man after a bar fight in his native La Romana, Dominican Republic. Police said Villalona turned himself in 12 hours after the Sept. 19, 2009, shooting. He was freed on bond that November after the victim's family asked a judge to drop the case. But Villalona, who pleaded innocent to the murder charge, was also stripped of his U.S. visa at the time.
In fall 2011, Villalona dropped a lawsuit against the Giants seeking $5 million in damages after the team decided to reinstate him. He alleged the Giants kept him on the inactive list even though he had been cleared of homicide charges. Villalona had sought back wages and punitive damages.
Still, not until he got back to the Giants' system in the United States would the organization truly know what kind of player it still had.
In early April, Villalona's comeback season began with hitless game after hitless game as he struggled to rediscover the power stroke that drew comparisons to Alex Rodriguez and Adrian Beltre when he was just 16.
Skeels knew he would find out fast just how Villalona would respond when things weren't going his way.
"I've been very encouraged this year. He started off the season really slowly, so I think one of the things we were really looking for was how was he going to handle it?" Skeels said. "Was he going to continue to work his way through it, was he going to handle himself the way we wanted him to? And he did.
"How do you know he's grown up? He doesn't act out when things don't go well. That's an important part of the maturation process."
Villalona batted .208 in April, and his opening month started with a 2-for-41 funk and eight hitless games in his first 10. Then, he quickly turned things around on the way to becoming a California League All-Star. He went 2 for 4 with a strikeout as the designated hitter in a 12-2 loss to the Carolina League All-Stars on June 18 in San Jose.
San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy and the Giants brass are pleased to hear how Villalona is doing in all facets.
"I've heard good reports on how he's doing, how he's handling himself, carrying himself, and of course swinging the bat," Bochy said. "It's encouraging for all of us with him coming back and getting back on the field. He's handled everything."
It sure helped that Villalona found a comfort zone off the field, too. While with San Jose, he lived with the same host family that housed him four years ago, Ed and Donna Musgrave.
"I love her, she goes above and beyond," Villalona said last week. "She knows how to cook."
The Musgraves hosted Pablo Sandoval and Sergio Romo, too.
Donna jokes that for the 6-foot-3, 257-pound Villalona, it's "chicken and rice or rice and chicken, and beans, too."
"He's so much more mature, you can tell," she said. "When he was here before, he was 18. He was a teenager. He's a man now. He's a lot different now, he's looser, he's friendlier, he's more sure of himself and he's talking more. He understands me and I'm a very dry person. I like to put zingers in there. He used to look at me, and now he looks at me and laughs."
Musgrave kept asking the San Jose Giants whether Villalona would be back because she wanted to take him in again despite his legal woes.
"This year I called and kept asking: 'How's Angel doing? When is he coming back?" Musgrave said. "I said, 'You send him here to the house, unless he doesn't want to come.'"
In a gray T-shirt, black shorts and black socks up to his knees, and his curly hair puffing out from his cap over his ears, Villalona waited his turn for batting practice last week, chatting with Latino teammates behind the protective screen at second base.
He bounced to the music while waiting to step in for his pregame swings. He bunted the first try, then cleared the fences for a home run two swings later.
His play at first base has been equally strong.
"He's a gifted defender. He has good hands," Bochy said. "We've always said that. He's continued to do that. That's what sometimes goes unnoticed with him is how gifted he is defensively."
Villalona plans to continue making an impression, hoping to make a quick rise to the big leagues. Patience, he knows, is a big part of continuing to move up and make strides.
"It's something I always believed I could do," Villalona said. "The hard work is the only thing that's going to dictate where I go or don't go."


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mikey287 wrote:Ward and it's not remotely close, IMO.
meecrofilm wrote:My fantasy team weeps for Schneider. Just one game, but still. If he relinquishes the starting job I'm screwed as far as goaltending goes. Varlamov and Lindback are my other options, I'm counting on him to be the rock.
mikey287 wrote:Varly is gonna be sick this year...
count2infinity wrote:I hate having to pick goalies to play and choosing wrong. Had Brodeur on the bench last night.
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Beat the Streak Report: Monday, May 3
Sunday was funday, as nine of the day's Top 10 choices either got hits or didn't play (Joe Mauer), allowing for most of our streakers to live another day.
Ichiro was the biggest bearer of bad news, as Mr. BTS went 0-for-5 to press the reset button on 3.4 percent of all streaks.
I'm not done with Ichiro just yet. For as long as I can remember, Ichiro was the kingpin in the Beat the Streak hierarchy, the head honcho of the BTS brigade, the old reliable who we all … relied on.
But, it's time to at least consider that Ichiro turns 37 this season (37!) and might not have that backbreaking speed that allowed him to leg out those infield dribblers for most of his career. Also, he's now gone hitless in seven of the Mariners' 25 games, which is to say, you've had a better than one-in-four chance of having your streak snapped if you've chosen Ichiro.
That's not good.
To be fair, the lifetime .333 hitter is also a lifetime .299 hitter for April, so let's just hope he's off to just another slow start.
But at the very least, put the above trinkets in your back pocket and save them for a rainy day.
Time for Monday's picks:
Oh, hello there …
- Alex Rios: .571 AVG (12-for-21) lifetime vs. Royals starter Gil Meche
- Magglio Ordonez: .489 AVG (22-for-45) lifetime vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
- Nick Swisher: .476 AVG (10-for-21) lifetime vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie
- Ian Kinsler: .400 AVG (4-for-10) lifetime vs. A's starter Dallas Braden
Feeling kinda spicy?
- Garrett Atkins: .625 AVG (5-for-8) lifetime vs. Yankees starter CC Sabathia. I'm gonna say this one just isn't a very good idea, 'k?
You'll thank me later …
- Albert Pujols: .125 AVG (1-for-8) lifetime vs. Phillies starter Joe Blanton
- Kevin Youkilis: .222 AVG (4-for-18) lifetime vs. Angels starter Joe Saunders
- Dexter Fowler: .000 AVG (0-for-9) lifetime vs. Padres starter Kevin Correia
Leaderboard time!
And then there were three.
The weekend eliminated two from atop our leaderboard, leaving us with three top dogs reigning supreme with 29-game streaks. With that said, the following three BTSers are 50.9 percent on their way to having one of those licorice dispensers from "Wayne's World" in their cars. Just because they can.
- dodger_blue
- kot2
- olifante
Top MLB streakers
- Ryan Theriot: 12 games
- Mike Fontenot: 10 games
- Jeff Mathis: 10 games (DL)
- Jason Bay: 9 games
- Orlando Hudson: 9 games
- Evan Longoria: 9 games
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im going with the yankee captain tonite to get me to 2
Going with new father Alex Rios to get me to 3.
I'm taking Cano to keep the ship rolling tonight. He went 8 for 13 against Baltimore last week so I know he will continue to hit against them over the next 3 days. It will rain tonight but they will start that game.
I forgot to mention I'm at 7 and going to get to 8 with Cano.
I like Cano for tonight as well but how's the weather??? …..vinny you're in NYC area, right??? My Yankee-loving brother is there and told me the rain is pretty bad right now……. 😦
Keeping a close eye on east coast weather. If the Bronx looks crummy, I'll be leaning toward Damon or Asdrubal. Looking for 14.
I live in the BX Nard and it's not raining currently. It might rain later but as of now it's not raining. I'm keeping an eye on it for my bloggers to let you know what the story is and I will update all day today.
thanks – hopefully it will move out. He was in lower-Westchester about an hour ago. Maybe it will improve. I was considering Alex Rios as a backup pick and now I see he's in today's blog. I'd like to stick with Cano though but not if it starts raining again. thanks again for the weather updates!!
It's no problem Nard. I'm at 7 and I love Cano over the next days big time.
Out of the box pick for tonight:
Paul Konderko of ChiSox
Home game in Chgo
On a hitting streak too
KC pitcher is not good tonight.
Negative – May rain
Has 12 Hr's including one yesterday in NY.
Take him for HR BTS at least.
I take back my backup choice (Alex Rios.) Add's stats not giving me the warm, fuzzy feeling. If NY weather is not good, I may follow dragbunt's advice. 🙂
HR BTS Monday
40% chance of scattered T-Storms in Chgo
Wind blowing WSW at 15 mph – blowing out toward left field at US Cellular Field. This is HR wind for right handed hitters!
I'm locked in on Konerko for HR BTS.
Going a little out of my norm with this pick, hope it doesn't bite me in the ***, ridin' with Austin Jackson.
Im going with Ryan Braun tonight to get me back up to 6. I would be at 16 right now if Jeter didn't break my streak up last week. JETER.
Drag, I love you said that about Konerko. I have him in HR BTS tonight as he looked good even before you said what you said.
Professor Pete you crack me up everytime I see you post man. I like your thinking on Jackson but still love Cano for tonight.
Professor Pete's Silver Bullet Lock of a Lifetime: Austin Jackson, Detroit. He is on fire. And unlike most mortals, who roll around on the ground and scream like little girls when they're on fire, rookie leadoff hitter Jackson has swung through the smoke and seared flesh for 13 hits in 23 at-bats (.565) during his current five-game hitting steak. Though he's right-handed, Jackson has hit .434 against right-handed pitchers this season, and is 1 of 2 against Minnesota right-hander Scott Baker, tonight's starter. Baker has given up 36 hits in 26-1/3 innings this season, and 19 in his last 9-2/3s. Jackson is second in the bigs at .367 and has hit in 22 of 25 games (the only major-league games he has ever played). All that keeps this from being a Lock of Two or More Lifetimes is that Jackson has hit only .154 (4 singles in 26 chances) against left-handers, and Minnesota's two left-handed relievers Brian Duensing and Ron Mahoy have combined to give up a total of 13 hits in 18-2/3 innings. Still, Rip2, this shouldn't be the sort of pick that goes against your norm, and I do believe your butt is safe from bites (though perhaps not from Jackson's flames).
epic post, Professor Pete! I'm still thinking Damo the leftie, but it wouldn't surprise me to see a hit parade unfold up in Minnie.
Nick Swisher and the New York Yankees for tonight.
Rain passed by Chicago
Wind blowing out toward left field at US Cellular Field aka 'The Cell." WSW 15 mph.
Konerko looks good and if they would let me pick twice I'd take Alex Rios too.
Professor Pete – Austin Jackson looks solid tonight. Your post is very helpful. I hope Jackson goes 5 – 5. Who did you take in HR BTS?
Sticking with Vinny advice and taking Cano.
Rain is holding up in the BX right now and Cano hit 8 for 13 against the O's last week and 1 for 2 against Guthrie on Wed with a home run so you know Cano is going to get a hit tonight. I love him over the next 3 days but I'm not taking him all 3 days. Thank you Drag, Cano looks like a lock for tonight.
Here's more info on Cano. He's hitting .455 over his last 11 games with 5 HRs and 11 RBIs.
Now that my 19-gamer is over, the pressure's off and I can just relax. I'm taking to get Cano to get to (drum roll, please) 2!
Good job Paul. I'm at my season high and I'm taking it one game at a time.
I don't really care about the bullpen in my picks. Most likely they face the starter 3 out of 4 at-bats…& if they don't it means the team beat up on the starter & got into their bullpen early.
Holy Moly!!! Did anybody see the top team in Survivor picked is the Yankees with 59.1%. WOW!!!
The Yankees win and Nick Swisher goes 3-3 with a walk.
I now got a 1 game hit streak and a 6 game win streak !
NYY usual big guns got shot down tonight!
Jeter, Cano, Posada and recently hot Tiexiera.
Back to the drawing board
It's ok Drag. I feel your pain but I had a 7 game streak. Will start it up again tomorrow and just go from there.
and then there were TWO..
Thats right only two people are still perfect and start tomorrow at 30
I should of went with Swisher as he was hot but oh well. I will get back to 1 with Cano tomorrow.
New York Yankees and Derek Jeter for tomorrow, most likely.


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Brown argues that food may be the issue that convinces the world of the need to cut carbon emissions 80 percent by 2020. Every major environmental trend from climate change to deforestation and water scarcity affect food supplies. In this completely revised edition, Brown focuses on details of the plan and how it is already emerging in the energy economy.
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Producing Protein More Efficiently »
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Coal: The Beginning of the End »
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When the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards are handed out next January, expect to see a lot of George Clooney.
Instead of having his two big films - "The Ides of March," which he also directed, and "The Descendants" - cancel each other out, they combined forces to make the A-list charmer a dominant presence on the list of Golden Globe nominees.
Clooney was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama for "The Descendants" while also snagging a Best Director and a Best Screenplay nod for himself and co-writer Grant Heslov for "Ides of March" (co-star Ryan Gosling was also nominated for the film). "Descendants" director Alexander Payne was nominated for Best Director and the movie for Best Picture - Drama, rounding out an extremely strong showing for all things Clooney.
Clooney has 8 Golden Globe nominations already under his belt in both TV (he was nominated three times for his role on the medical drama "ER") and film. He's won twice - in 2001 he took home Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for the Coen Brothers' "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and again in 2006 for his supporting turn in the drama "Syriana." He and Heslov were nominated in 2006 for writing the drama "Good Night, and Good Luck."
Clooney will no doubt be staring playful daggers at his "Ocean's Eleven" cohort Brad Pitt, whose "Moneyball" is also a strong competitor. And for Pitt, his Best Actor - Drama nomination could mean both Globe and Oscar gold, given director Bennett Miller's track record. Miller's last directorial effort, "Capote," earned star Philip Seymour Hoffman both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actor wins in 2006.
"The Descendants'" Payne, meanwhile, won a Golden Globe in 2005 for Best Screenplay ("Sideways") and was nominated for Best Director. He did the same (won screenplay, nominated for director) in 2003 with "About Schmidt" starring Jack Nicholson. In 2005, Payne also took home the Oscar for writing the "Sideways" screenplay, and was nominated for Best Director.
The other big Golden Globe heavyweight is a bit more surprising - A French silent film. Michel Hazanavicius's "The Artist" nabbed honors for both of its lead actors, Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, as well as Screenplay and Director noms for Hazanavicius. The film, set in 1927 and filmed silently in black and white, will also compete for Best Picture - Musical or Comedy.
"The Help" also peppers the list, with co-stars Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain going head-to-head in the Best Supporting Actress - Drama category.
The TV landscape featured some surprising new entries, including Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story," which will compete for Best Series - Drama and also scored a Best Actress - Mini-Series or Television Show nomination for Jessica Lange. Zooey Deschanel's "New Girl" and Laura Dern's "Enlightened" will also rub shoulders against established TV comedy heavyweights such as "30 Rock" and "Modern Family." The political drama "Homeland" was also a dark horse leading up to the Globes, and walked away with a Best Series - Drama and a Best Actor - Drama nomination for star Damien Lewis.
Other surprises include the absolute snubbing of the critically-acclaimed British drama "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" and Terence Malik's controversial "Tree of Life," as well as surprising nominations for "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo's" Rooney Mara and Albert Brooks for "Drive" (the comic actor was getting a huge push from fans of the movie for his uncharacteristically dark turn). Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" was also strong, with four major nominations for star Owen Wilson, director and screenwriter Woody Allen, and for the movie itself (Best Picture - Musical or Comedy).
Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" and Steven Spielberg's "War Horse" are somewhat inexplicably competing for Best Picture (in the Musical or Comedy and Drama categories respectively) despite barely making a peep elsewhere on the list. Their inclusion seems to be solely based on the names "Scorsese" and "Spielberg" (also, how does Scorsese warrant a Best Director nom for his mostly-ignored film over "Moneyball" director Miller?) Meanwhile, Meryl Streep captured her 26th Golden Globe nomination (and will almost certainly get her 17th Oscar nom) for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady." And can someone explain how, exactly, "My Week with Marilyn" qualifies as a Musical or Comedy?
Best Motion Picture - Drama
The Descendants
The Help
The Ides of March
War Horse
U.S. & World
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
The Artist
Midnight in Paris
My Week with Marilyn
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
George Clooney for The Descendants
Leonardo DiCaprio for J. Edgar
Michael Fassbender for Shame
Ryan Gosling for The Ides of March
Brad Pitt for Moneyball
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Glenn Close for Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis for The Help
Rooney Mara for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep for The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton for We Need to Talk About Kevin
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Jean Dujardin for The Artist
Brendan Gleeson for The Guard
Joseph Gordon-Levitt for 50/50
Ryan Gosling for Crazy, Stupid, Love
Owen Wilson for Midnight in Paris
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Jodie Foster for Carnage
Charlize Theron for Young Adult
Kristen Wiig for Bridesmaids
Michelle Williams for My Week with Marilyn
Kate Winslet for Carnage
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh for My Week with Marilyn
Albert Brooks for Drive
Jonah Hill for Moneyball
Viggo Mortensen for A Dangerous Method
Christopher Plummer for Beginners
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Bérénice Bejo for The Artist
Jessica Chastain for The Help
Janet McTeer for Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer for The Help
Shailene Woodley for The Descendants
Best Director - Motion Picture
Woody Allen for Midnight in Paris
George Clooney for The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius for The Artist
Alexander Payne for The Descendants
Martin Scorsese for Hugo
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
The Artist: Michel Hazanavicius
The Descendants: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
The Ides of March: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon
Midnight in Paris: Woody Allen
Moneyball: Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Albert Nobbs: ("Lay Your Head Down")
Gnomeo & Juliet: Elton John, Bernie Taupin("Hello Hello")
The Help: Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman, Harvey Mason Jr.("The Living Proof")
Machine Gun Preacher: ("The Keeper")
W.E.: ("Masterpiece")
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
The Artist: Ludovic Bource
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
Hugo: Howard Shore
War Horse: John Williams
W.E.: Abel Korzeniowski
Best Animated Film
The Adventures of Tintin
Arthur Christmas
Cars 2
Puss in Boots
Best Foreign Language Film
The Flowers of War
In the Land of Blood and Honey
The Kid with a Bike
A Separation
The Skin I Live In
Actress in a Comedy or Musical Series
Laura Dern, "Enlightened" (HBO)
Zooey Deschanel, "New Girl" (Fox)
Tina Fey, "30 Rock" (NBC)
Laura Linney, "The Big C" (Showtime)
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation" (NBC)
Actor in a Comedy or Musical Series
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock" (NBC)
David Duchovny, "Californication" (Showtime)
Johnny Galecki, "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS)
Thomas Jane, "Hung" (HBO)
Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes" (Showtime)
Comedy or Musical Series
"Enlightened" (HBO)
"Episodes" (Showtime)
"Glee" (Fox)
"Modern Family" (ABC)
"New Girl" (Fox)
Actress in Drama Series
Claire Danes, "Homeland" (Showtime)
Mireille Enos, "The Killing" (AMC)
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife" (CBS)
Madeleine Stowe, "Revenge" (ABC)
Callie Thorne, "Necessary Roughness" (USA)
Actor in a Drama Series
Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire" (HBO)
Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad" (AMC)
Kelsey Grammar, "Boss" (Starz)
Jeremy Irons, "Borgias" (Showtime)
Damian Lewis "Homeland" (Showtime)
Drama Series
"American Horror Story" (FX)
"Boardwalk Empire" (HBO)
"Boss" (Starz)
"Game of Thrones" (HBO)
"Homeland" (Showtime)
Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
"Cinema Verite" (HBO)
"Downton Abbey" (PBS)
"The Hour" (BBC America)
"Mildred Pierce" (HBO)
"Too Big to Fail" (HBO)
Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Hugh Bonneville, "Downton Abbey" (PBS)
Idris Elba, "Luther" (BBC America)
William Hurt, "Too Big to Fail" (HBO)
Bill Nighy, "Page Eight" (BBC America)
Dominic West, "The Hour" (BBC America)
Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Romola Garai, "The Hour" (BBC America)
Diane Lane, "Cinema Verite" (HBO)
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Top flight deals to Kilimanjaro (JRO)*
Fly to Kilimanjaro with KLM
Together with our global network, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers flights to Kilimanjaro, serving Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We pride ourselves on our top-notch customer service. Have any questions or concerns about your upcoming flight to Kilimanjaro? Contact us 24/7 via Facebook, Twitter or WhatsApp for a quick response!
Top Kilimanjaro attractions
- Mount Kilimanjaro: the largest mountain in Africa, towering over the ground at 5.895 m; famous for its challenging terrain and rewarding hikes.
- Zanzibar: an archipelago off the east coast of Tanzania, offering visitors sandy beaches, historic sites and breath-taking scenery.
- Kikuletwa Hot Springs: a pool of hot springs over 6 m deep, which looks as if the water is boiling as it bursts from underground.
- Stone Town: a scenic old town and cultural delight, formed over centuries from interaction from many different cultures.
- Kahawa Shambani-Africa Coffee Tour: a community based project that helps to supplement the income of local coffee farmers.
The Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks will each offer spectacular views and experiences. If you have enough time and feel like getting away from the noise of the city, take a tour to the Selous Game Reserve in the Morogoro Region. Keen for more tips for your trip to Kilimanjaro? Visit our travel guide!
What's the best way to get around Kilimanjaro?
The best way to get around the region is with a local tour company; each company offers a different route to and provide tourists with basic precautions and information. Be sure to research before choosing your tour guide, however, and go with the most responsible ones! The locals use daladalas (minibuses), although they might not be the most comfortable option, if you have baggage.
What's the weather in Kilimanjaro?
This depends on where you are visiting, as the higher locations feature a temperate climate with low temperatures, while the lower ones have a tropical climate. The wet seasons also vary because of the altitude and the influence of the mountains. Make sure to plan ahead and choose dry periods to travel to Kilimanjaro to make the most of hiking trails, tours and breath-taking views.
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