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Nissan Leaf Battery Replacement Plan Introduced
- Builds on existing Nissan Leaf battery warranty
- Available to new and existing Leaf owners
- Officially launches in first half of 2014
Nissan introduced a new program to provide replacement battery packs to owners and buyers of the Leaf electric vehicle (EV). The optional program, which is expected to launch in the first half of 2014, builds on the existing battery warranty and allows participants to have the Leaf's battery pack replaced for any reason. The cost will be about $100 per month.
Battery reliability remains a roadblock for some would-be EV buyers. Battery replacement for electric cars is expensive, and the newness of the technology can lead some shoppers to uncertainty about the future costs of maintaining their vehicles.
Nissan's new program removes that uncertainty, allowing owners to opt for a new battery pack at any time. It expands on the existing battery warranty, which currently covers degradation and defects in EV battery packs. Nissan covers Leaf batteries for five years or 60,000 miles against degradation of capacity, or the ability to hold a charge. If the battery pack's capacity falls below 70 percent during that term, Nissan will replace it. Furthermore, Nissan Leaf batteries are covered against defects for eight years or 100,000 miles.
In Europe, EV batteries are typically leased separately from the vehicle. Nissan says the new battery replacement program will be priced similarly to the European battery pack lease rates at about $100 per month.
Erik Gottfried, Nissan's director of electric vehicle sales and marketing, says the new program will give peace of mind to owners of the Leaf EV.
"This new battery program today affords more flexibility for the future so that customers can both upgrade to the latest available technology for their Leaf and enjoy more predictable vehicle operating costs," Gottfried said.
Of course, as more EVs arrive in America's driveways and roadways, drivers will become more comfortable with battery technology. The more miles drivers log in electric vehicles, the more they will understand the costs of operating and maintaining their vehicles.
What it means to you: Is uncertainty about battery life holding you back from making the leap to an EV? If so, it may be wise to choose the Leaf and buy into Nissan's new battery replacement plan when it becomes available.


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Seymour to USC
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Pasadena (Calif.) four-star cornerback Kevon Seymour had USC as his top college choice the moment the offered him a scholarship in May.
Relative to Seymour's other scholarship offers, the Trojans were late to the party. That party ended in the Alamodome live on NBC Saturday afternoon.
"I've decided to commit to the University of Southern California," said Seymour.
When Seymour was offered a scholarship by USC, many thought a commit would soon follow. It did not, but that speaks to the character Seymour has and the strength of his commitment Saturday.
"I have no idea what's stopping me from committing," said Seymour in June. "I want to, but then at the same time I don't want to, its not like I'm going to change my mind because I know what I want to do but I'm just keeping it to myself.
"I don't want to commit and then see something in the future and be uncertain. I'm not going to commit and then change my mind."
Seymour reflected on his decision to wait while in San Antonio.
"At the Rising Stars Camp, I spoke to Coach Lane about committing," said Seymour. "I think they wanted me to, but I told him that I didn't want to commit and then start thinking about other schools I wanted to see.
"I didn't want t go back on my word. I wanted to be certain when I committed to USC."
Seymour chose USC over scholarship offers from Cal, Florida, Washington, UCLA, Oregon and others. While he announced his commitment Saturday, the certainty he was looking for from USC came after his official visit to Berkeley in December.
"I kind of knew," said Seymour. "The players at USC are a big reason I committed. Marqise Lee, Nickell Robey, T.J McDonald, George Farmer ... they're all cool. They're always good to me and I really love the coaches.
"We have a really good relationship, and I have a really good relationship with the the players like that. I feel comfortable there.
"The fans are also real nice. They'll yell out my name every time I go there and make me feel welcome. Then you have the tradition and education at USC. There is life after football, and the education at USC is great.
"It right there close to home. It's not at home, so I'm getting away a little, but it's close enough to go back home and check in with my mom or little sister. They can also come to the games with no problems.
"USC produces a lot of corner, and I feel like I'm a good corner in my heart. I'll go there and work hard. I'll face some adversity trying to play, but that will make me better. They put guys in the NFL and if I work hard I feel I will get that chance at USC."
Although USC is playing a numbers game with 15 scholarships for the 2012 class, Seymour has no issues with not wearing his high school number in high school.
"Lane Kiffin talked to me about wearing No. 23, so that's probably the number I'll wear, but I'm not all wrapped up about it," said Seymour. "That's not why I picked USC. Not even."
USCFootball.com will continue to bring you more on Kevon Seymour, including exclusive video from the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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the wicked child wrote:Stoosh wrote:This week's episode....WhooooooaahhhhhSpoiler:6. I felt bad for the original paperboy. And the waitress, actually.
8. Loved Cantor's comment to Billie at the end about Lucy.Spoiler:6. waste of a good redhead
8. I didn't get that... should I have?
Cantor's quote to Billie Kent was, "Ever heard of Lucy Danzinger?" When she said no, Cantor replied, "The next one won't hear about you, either."
Not sure if you started watching the show from the start, but Lucy was Nucky's showgirl mistress/arm candy in Season One. After he encountered and ultimately set his focus on Margaret (back when she was still Margaret Schroeder), Nucky quickly became bored with Lucy, dropping her altogether in favor of Margaret.
Cantor is upset with Nucky because Nucky selfishly strong-arms Cantor into the male lead role alongside Billie Kent in the "The Naughty Virgin". Cantor - an honest guy who was also working his own way up the showbiz ranks - had a lucrative contract with another show which Nucky effectively forced him to renege on, all because Nucky is now obsessed with Billie.
As Nucky screwed Cantor over, Cantor took a subtle shot at Nucky with the comment about Lucy. It was a little bit of foreshadowing about what may lie in store for Billie.


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On Nov. 22, answered a call to Azalea Road in reference to a theft. A complainant stated taken from his vehicle was a Beretta PX4 45 caliber pistol, valued at $600.00. The pistol was entered into GCIC. Investigation continues.
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Chinese Carriers Hope Cyrano Services Will Boost Messaging
from the 1-800-get-poetry dept
Chinese mobile carriers have taken an interesting approach to stimulate text messaging use -- hiring people to write brief messages and poems they send out to subscribers in hopes they'll forward them on to friends and family. The carriers get ghostwriters to come up with cheesy poems and greetings, then basically spam people and hope they'll pass things along. It's an interesting approach, and one that probably wouldn't go down very well in a lot of other cultures: nothing says I love you like a forwarded spam.


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Gamla stan: the royal palace
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Gamla stan: the royal palace
The royal palace is locate in the old town of Stockholm. It has been rebuilt in the beggining of the 18th century when the old Tre Kronor castle was destroyed by fire in 1695. The palace is still inhabited but can be partly visited.
The guard change takes place on the outer courtyard. The guard comes by the Norrmalm bridge with their horses for the changing of the guards. Some "small" changes of the guards occurs also without the horses and big ceremony.
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FLAT ROCK — Leo J. "Lee" Reuther III of Flat Rock, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012, after a short but brave battle with pneumonia. He was 90 years old.
Born in New York City in 1922 to Viola Wehner and Leo J. Reuther Jr., he was proud of his Irish/German heritage going back several generations. He attended New York schools, graduating from Barnard School for Boys and Columbia College, class of 1942. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army (Army Air Corps) and entered flight training in Texas and Kansas. He became a fighter pilot serving in the Asiatic- Pacific Theater. He ultimately flew 142 missions in P47s and P38s. He was discharged as a captain in 1945 after earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Air Medals, the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Medal with three battle stars, the American Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, Presidential Citation and the Purple Heart.
After World War II, he entered upon the career of his life. In 1947, he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent. After serving at headquarters in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Tennessee and the State of Washington, he returned to his office of preference, New York City, retiring in 1975 as supervisor in charge of major crimes, while also overseeing federal violations at New York airports.
Upon retirement, he moved from New York to Vermont where he enjoyed skiing and took up the game of golf. He spent nearly 20 years in a state that he'd loved since attending camp on Lake Champlain as a child. Dorset, Vermont, held a special place in his heart not only for its beauty, but for the wonderful friends made while living there. After major heart surgery, Northern winters were too severe, so Seabrook Island, S.C., became home. In 1999 he moved to Flat Rock, N.C., looking for four-season weather and the beauty of Vermont without the severity of winters. Here he enjoyed golfing with his men's group and with his wife in mixed outings. One of the highlights of his years in Flat Rock was being included in the HonorAir trip to Washington. Always the ultimate patriot, he was grateful to be included and to see the World War II memorial.
Those who knew him well knew him as a passionate man. He loved his family, sports, especially baseball and the New York Yankees, boxing and golf. He was a competitive, beautiful swimmer, sprint runner, second baseman and marksman. Music and reading were passions until his death, when there were three books still on is nightstand. Always kind and considerate, he possessed a brilliant mind, a great sense of humor and a photographic memory.
He held memberships in the Dorest Field Club, Stratton Mountain Golf Club, Manchester Country Club, Seabrook Island Club, Hendersonville Country Club and Kenmure Country Club.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Betty Galen Knowles; two daughters by a former marriage, Loralee Neal of Longwood, Fla., Leslie O'Keeffe of Stony Point, N.Y.; grandchildren, Michael Crenshaw and Kelly Morales of Colorado; sister-in-law, Holly Groves of Patuxent, Md.; and brother-in-law, Christopher Shannon and family of Nantucket, Mass. He is also survived by his two cats whom he adored, Charleston Charlie and Dixie.
Burial with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Humane Society, 88 Centipede Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792, or to Historic Flat Rock Inc., P.O. Box 295, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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FLAT ROCK — Leo J. "Lee" Reuther III of Flat Rock, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012, after a short but brave battle with pneumonia. He was 90 years old.


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Terror at the Opera (UK - DVD R2)
The Wilson brothers experience Terror at the Opera, as they go compare...
Arrow continue to be good to genre fans with a sense of taste and distinction, and we arrive at a pretty corking package with their two-disc edition of Dario Argento's 1987 movie Opera.
Macbeth has always brought bad luck on those associated with it, and a production of it taking place in Rome is about to find out that the curse surrounding the Bard's celebrated play is agonisingly real. Thrust into the central role after an accident befalls their Prima Donna, the innocent Betty sees murder and mayhem all round her, as a deranged fan guides her career from the shadows, but is there more to the new diva than she lets slip?
We won't go too much into the nature of the plot, as many reading will be more than familiar with it, and those who haven't watched it will have it spoiled for them, and we'll be damned if we want to shout 'surprise' before the unwary has even walked through the door and flipped the light on. Let's just whet your appetite by saying that it's a heady brew which could have been concocted in the cauldron of the Three Witches itself: perversion, murder, vengeful ravens, bondage and maternal sin. With Argento at the helm, it's terror at a perfect pitch.
There is no question that memorable films are born through adversity, with the struggles that befall the artist driving them on to create something which will be both remembered and appreciated. Francis Ford Coppola went through Hell to produce Apocalypse Now, George Lucas practically gave himself an ulcer as cast and crew turned against him whilst filming Star Wars. Joel Schumacher described one of his Batman movies as 'the most fun [he's] ever had at work'. Star Wars Episode I was a breeze for Lucas. In this respect, it is no surprise that Opera is one of Argento's most personal and successful projects. His father, Salvatore, died not long into production, and this plagued Dario throughout the filming, bringing him at even greater loggerheads with star Christina Marsillach, with screaming matches between the two tempestuous artists erupting as a result.
Many would attribute the bad luck to the very fact that the movie revolves around the staging of Macbeth, known as a magnet for accidents and generally jinxing those associated with it. 'The Scottish Play' here comes courtesy of Verdi, but with a car accident nearly killing one of the leads, financing problems and the famous walking out of Vanessa Redgrave over money, but whatever combination of elements were responsible, Opera remains one of the best and—curiously—under-appreciated work from Argento. We have heard various opinions from either Dario fans or general enthusiasts of the genre as to why they are rather cool on the movie, ranging from '…too unfocussed…' through '…there are too many characters…' right down to the depressing quote that: '…it's all about opera…'. Jesus. In any case, Opera is a movie which is one to be rediscovered, and its many pleasures unlocked by virtue of the passing of time.
There is no question that the sequence which gets the most uncomfortable reaction has to be the murder of Giulia, the wardrobe mistress. When she discovers a crucial piece of evidence which reveals the killer, said psychopath tries to take it back, but doesn't realise that our lady with the thread is a fighter, and knocks him out with an iron. Physically unmasking her attacker, he springs and finishes her off. OK, so we expected her not to last long after discovering his identity, but the crucial jewellery slips from her dying grasp and into her mouth. The assassin probes her mouth with a large pair of scissors, the metal clacking against her teeth as he goes, but is unable to retrieve it. In desperation, it uses the blades to cut into the base of her neck, ultimately regaining the damning evidence. Dental horror is nothing new for Argento (see Profondo Rosso for the ultimate example), but the cutting into the throat produces a squirm in an audience every time, and is one of the most vivid murders in Dario's body of work.
After reading the above description, you might be inclined to believe some of the words which have been expended over the years concerning Opera being the ultimate expression of the misogyny which many accuse Argento of. Instances of Betty being tied and forced to witness horrific events are many, and even watching violent images before her eyes without the impediment (or excuse) of being tied up. Having had numerous dalliances with the S&M scene, there have been a few times where imagery from Opera has been seen on clothing worn by enthusiasts, some probably not even knowing where the images are from. It can't be denied that the women of Opera are bound so easily, hardly putting up a struggle to create a beautiful picture of torment. With the case of Betty, it is probably through a subconscious desire to be bound, stemming from the almost repressed memories of her mother experiencing pleasure in the same manner. OK, let's not go on about a certain sequence with a nude actress planned to be filmed in the rain, but many of these accusations of misogyny are from Daily Mail types with nothing better to culture an ulcer about.
Due to the cumulative weight of all the exotic trappings and elements woven into its fabric, there are many who don't immediately identify Opera as being of the Giallo genre. The name of the movie alone and much of the time spent on stage performing the titular musical styling makes you forget that the story centres on a madman bumping off those working in the theatre. The psychosexual back-story further clouds the purity of the Giallo, but in the case of Opera, it just adds a richness and depth to the overall film. It is this which puts Opera near the top of Argento's cinematic achievements, with only Suspiria, Profondo Rosso and Inferno eclipsing his 1987 opus.
The black-gloved killer is the staple of the genre, with Argento the man who really brought it to the fore all those decades ago, but with Opera, the fetishist element running through it extends right down to this important element. The gloves here are almost of a PVC material, stretching and reflecting any light which dare stray upon them, and you can almost hear certain sections of an audience bringing themselves to a frothy conclusion at the sight of these masochistic mittens. The knife wielded by the killer is also unlike any other in Dario's movies, and is a blade as if god himself had forged it after creating the heavens and the Earth, when wondering what to do with his day off. The visual impact of the weapon is one which has any prey begging to be impaled up to its gorgeous hilt. The sadomasochistic theme running throughout Opera leaves no surprise as to why the hands and weapon of the killer are so exquisitely rendered.
Like the gloves, certain other elements reverberate around the genre, used by all manner of directors, and one of the strongest here is an insane killer dedicating a murder to someone. New York Ripper saw 'The Duck' slaughtering the prostitute mistress of the detective chasing him, but as deranged as that was, Opera manages to top it. Betty is bound by her 'fan', and forces her to watch as her boyfriend—practically still wiping things off after a bout of bedroom callisthenics—is stabbed to death with the mother of all knives. He pitifully flays about trying to defend himself, his flesh gouged open as the killer peers through the fresh wounds. Of course, we haven't even mentioned that Betty's eyes have been forced open with a row of needles taped under them, where just a mere blink or flinch will rip her eyes asunder.
It's not giving anything away to mention that the finale sees Betty blindfolded and tied to a chair as the room she is in is burning down around her. This in itself is another fetish staple, admittedly taking the concept of sensory deprivation and thrill-play to their ultimate conclusion. The killer unusual for Argento in that he wears a hood, rather than just keeping a low profile, with only Four Flies on Grey Velvet being the other instance, but the use of a hood in sadomasochistic play is another staple. OK, we keep banging on about it, but it is central to the story.
Speaking of conclusions, the final scene takes place in Switzerland, an area Argento fans will instantly recognise as that seen in Phenomena. This is all very nice, but it's a real mind-scrambler when you realise that a certain character is decked out in almost the same clothes as Jennifer Connelly wore in Dario's previous movie. We won't say any more—for those who haven't seen it—but we really don't have a problem with the conclusion in the way many others have. The character is simply excommunicating herself from human society, which you can understand given the circumstances and misery she has endured. The coda seems to be a final spurt of the fantasy elements Argento revelled in from Suspiria through to Phenomena, and we can't deny him a last dalliance with the genre which served him so well.
In spite of the fact that Christina Marsillach is right up there with Tony Musante on Argento's list of actors he'd happily strangle, she really is the star of the show here. Her performance is nothing short of captivating, being able to completely convince that she is a meek, nervous understudy, terrified of the lead role dropped into her lap. Her torment both at the hands of her deranged fan and the demons of her past give her the drive to survive, at no time coming across as a typical 'tough chick', the route so easily taken. Her diva-like attitude to Argento clearly translated to the finished film, as she takes centre stage of both screen and the theatre with complete conviction. An excellent performance.
No way in Hell can we go singing the praises of Opera without mention of DP Ronnie Taylor's wonderful cinematography. His work in Phenomena seems restrained by comparison, and is a highlight of the film as a whole. The camera glides and creeps so smoothly as to suggest that the British Mr Taylor is some kind of part-man, part-camera cyborg. The Louma crane work in Tenebre was impressive enough, but the dazzling camerawork here is more organically worked into the script, and it's only watching a decent, widescreen copy of Opera which allows you to fully appreciate the incredible raven's-eye view as it flaps its way around the opera house with vengeance on its mind.
The 80s were a strange time for Argento, as the soundtracks to some of his movies were almost mix-tapes of the emotions flashing through his head. The likes of Andy Sex Gang and Iron Maiden contrast sharply with the dreamy tones of Bill Wyman and Terry Taylor, and to some, it jarred them enough to take them out of the movie. We agree with this to some degree, with the most unforgivable example being Donald Pleasance's body being taken away to a shoehorned track from Motorhead, but trait had been tamed by the time Opera was mixed, although the ravens' descent to the stains of heavy metal teeters on the edge of diminishing the effect. Otherwise, Claudio Simonetti's score is another excellent addition to his discography, either making the hairs on the back of your neck stand to attention like parade-ground squaddies or sending you into a trancelike state with the smoothest of rhythms.
Part of having partners in your life is having to sit through their movies, and with one of us having a fiancée who loves the Saw movies (and refuses to see the steep decline after the first one) it annoyed that one of the crowd-pleasing killings in Saw II is blatantly pinched from the celebrated murder of Daria Nicolodi in Opera. She hasn't seen an Argento movie yet, but is sniffing around my copy of The Card Player—which has a certain similarities to Saw. I'll educate her yet—or I'll have the bloody ring back…
Although the packaging titles it as ' Terror at the Opera', the main feature is correctly presented as ' Opera'. The shorter, US edit retains the longer moniker as marketed by Orion Pictures. In any case, you might have gathered that we are enthusiasts for Argento's labour of tears, but with something as cherished as fine Gialli, the quality of the presentation will make or break this two-disc set. Let's take a look and see if the curse of Macbeth is finally broken.
The anamorphic 2.35:1 image is pretty damn nice, and—to be perfectly honest—is extremely similar to the Anchor Bay release from a good few years ago. The colours are strong, and will satisfy anyone who has plunked down their money for Dario's mistreated masterpiece. The image on the US edit is similarly impressive, with the colour pallet a little pinker at some points.
The sound is where things get a little weird. The international version comes with a choice of three tracks, these being 5.1 English, 2.0 English and 2.0 Italian—with optional English subtitles! Having heard the three together, we have to say that the Dolby Digital 5.1 effort ranks bottom of the pile, coming across as hollow, crushed and lacking vitality. The 2.0 English option is the top choice, as it has some nice punch to it, with the all important music faithfully rendered—the only problem is that it is the 'Cannes' dub. See below. Coming in only a rung or two down is the Italian 2.0 soundtrack, which isn't quite as impressive, but a treat to get to see the movie in Italian and with subtitles.
You want an extra? Well, how about this? The 'US Edit' of the movie, complete with the infamous 'Cannes dub', which quickly led to some hasty changes, mainly giving the police inspector an American accent in place of the original British one. We have to say that the decision to give him a US accent was the right one, as it just doesn't work as originally voiced. Clocking in at a scant 91 minutes, this is the copy released in too many countries around the world as 'Terror at the Opera', leaving out great chunks of the film purely just to market as a more traditional thriller. Hell, it even omits the 'back to nature' coda! In any case, the 2.35:1 anamorphic image is very nice, and the 2.0 audio better than this travesty of an edit deserves. Arrow is to be commended for being thorough. Nostalgia seems to be the hallmark of this two-disc package, and in case you are wondering what the Hell we are talking about, keep reading.
Gore Moments: Once again riding the wave of warm, 80s nostalgia, this is awfully reminiscent of the times when us fans of horror movies could only get uncut version from dealers, where you would pick titles from a list and buy two copies on a blank VHS tape via the post. Often, these traders would try to entice you into buying certain movies by putting brief clips after your choice of bootlegs, and would you believe that the first sequence on the Gore Moments is exactly the same snippet as the piece one of our suppliers used for his copy of Opera! There are six moments for you to choose from, and is similar to the 'jump to a nightmare' feature on the Elm Street discs. An unexpectedly nice addition to the set.
Photo Gallery: There presented as a rolling set of pictures, there are some snaps which were new to us, and that one is prop-shot of the infamous pair of scissors casually laying around is proof that the Arrow guys wanted to be as thorough as possible. As before, this triggered a massive wave of nostalgia, as a number of them were used in the late 80s/early 90s in UK fanzines and magazines like Samhain, of which we were avid readers.
International Trailer: This makes for a much better advertisement, presenting Opera with more of the gravitas it deserves after the routine American one. Put together in just the right way, it'll want you to stick the movie on shortly after watching it. There are few bigger compliments for a trailer than that.
American Trailer: 'You are invited to an evening to terror…'. Yes, make it look like a bargain bucket, direct-to-video release, why don't you? Crappy Orion practices for you, but it brings another dose of nostalgia to see it again. It's no wonder they went out of business not long after they picked the movie up.
Dario Argento Trailer Gallery: the coming attractions to eighteen of Dario's movies are presented here, and there will be at least a couple most will not have seen before, like The Five Days of Milan or the captionless Four Flies on Grey Velvet preview.
Dario Argento's Filmography and Biography: Now, we've written a couple of these for DVDs before, and from that, we have to say that it's very important to ensure it's current. This ends with I Can't Sleep(!) and omits The Card Player, Do You Like Hitchcock? and The Third Mother.
Daemonia Music Video: Claudio Simonetti re-records the theme to Opera, accompanied by rather nice footage from the recording studio and stage performances. The track has always been a favourite of ours, and this inclusion is most welcome.
Exclusive Collector's Booklet: Written by Argento acolyte/devotee Alan Jones, it's packed with both fascinating and personal information about Opera, with something to surprise just about everyone. We heard Alan tell the tale of the nude scene in the rain at a lecture in at the University of Kent seventeen years ago, and it's a pity he couldn't have pinned that particular telling of it onto paper! Informative and a pleasure to read.
Poster: Like Rick Melton's new artwork on the cover? It's your lucky day, as a reproduction of it unfolds from the box ready to stick up on your wall.
Reversible Sleeve: You can choose between the traditional Opera artwork or the aforementioned painting by Rick Melton.
Pop quiz? How do you turn Opera into Two Evil Eyes? Well, if—like us—you own the incredibly hard-to-find UK Virgin rental tape, turn the cover upside-down to see a truly menacing pair of peepers!
This isn't the first time Opera has been on DVD over here, but this is certainly the most comprehensive package yet. The two discs are a repository of differing versions, bolstered by some nice extras and—most importantly—a very nice, natural transfer. Arrow are giving you the chance to see Argento's overlooked masterpiece how you want, and they are to be commended for bringing it to an audience ready to rediscover it.
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I have the older Arrow release and the AB double disc, but wouldn't mind owning another one. Blu-ray would be better though. Ahem.
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It's a nice package, with the Cannes dub, the shorter edit and the sleazier artwork make for a fine addition to any growing Opera collection.
By the way, even though the details above flags this as "Region 2", it is actually a "Region 0" pressing, but this site hasn't got the option to note it as such. Those with international interest can buy with confidence.
By the way, even though the details above flags this as "Region 2", it is actually a "Region 0" pressing, but this site hasn't got the option to note it as such. Those with international interest can buy with confidence.
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
I've just remembered I actually have the unrated US VHS release. I'm pretty sure I found it at a pawn shop.
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We have the UK VHS release of this from Virgin Video - this was barely released, as the company went tits-up very shortly afterwards.
The Wilson Bros
The Wilson Bros
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 22nd March 2010
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: PAL
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 Enlgish, Dolby Digital 2.0 Italian
Subtitles: English
Extras: US edit, Trailers, Biography, Music Video, Booklet, Trailer Gallery
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Dario Argento
Cast: Christina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Daria Nicolodi
Genre: Thriller
Length: 102 minutes
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Paul Reubens (born Paul Rubenfeld; August 27, 1952) is an American actor, writer, film producer, and comedian, best known for his character Pee-wee Herman. Reubens joined the Los Angeles troupe The Groundlings in the 1970s and started his career as an improvisational comedian and stage actor. In 1982, Reubens put up a show about a character he had been developing during the last few years. The show was called The Pee-wee Herman Show and it ran for five sellout months with HBO producing a successful special with it. Pee-wee became an instant cult figure and for the next decade Reubens would be completely committed to his character, doing all of his public appearances and interviews as Pee-wee. In 1985 Pee-wee's Big Adventure, directed by the then unknown Tim Burton, was a financial success and, despite receiving mixed reviews, it developed into a cult film. Big Top Pee-wee, 1988's sequel, was less successful than its predecessor. Between 1986 and 1990, Reubens starred as Pee-wee in the CBS Saturday-morning children's program Pee-wee's Playhouse.
In July 1991, after deciding to take a few years' sabbatical from Pee-wee, Reubens was arrested for indecent exposure in an adult theater in Sarasota, Florida. The arrest set off a chain reaction of national media attention that changed the general public's view of Reubens and Pee-wee.[1] The arrest postponed Reubens's engagement in big projects until 1999, when he appeared in the big-budget Mystery Men and Blow and started giving interviews as himself rather than as Pee-wee.
Since 2006, Reubens has been making cameos and guest appearances in numerous projects, such as Reno 911!, 30 Rock, Dirt, and Pushing Daisies. Since the 1990s, he has worked on two possible Pee-wee films—one dark and adult, dubbed The Pee-wee Herman Story, and one a family-friendly epic adventure called Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Movie.
In 2010, he was starring on Broadway in The Pee-wee Herman Show. He is also working on a new film, Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Movie.[2]
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I don't think it's possible without some kind of machinery. Using chisels for something like that...
Seriously, you guys are the meanest people I have ever met. I hope you are happy and feel really good about yourself.
Quote from: Gaston on March 08, 2010, 12:42:45 PMI don't think it's possible without some kind of machinery. Using chisels for something like that...At least a few of you understand. That's satisfying.
It's amazing the things people can do with plenty of free time, and fear from a blood god.
Most importantly, we know they had cool names for things. ... Titicaca.
^^ That could explain the large, open flat surfaces but don't we still have the problem of the perfectly flat/square recesses that were created in the blocks?I've been reading up on this before adding a post but I'm struggling to get my head around the accuracy of the complex blocks without bringing in some kind of diamond tooled machine that creates perfect tolerances and dead-straight grooves.I think it was in one of the youtube clips someone mentions that the tolerances were so tight that one couldn't even fit a razor blade in between the blocks.
@ Annanukia, Slavery: gets s**t done. Find an ancient monument that didn't involve massive numbers of slaves and I'll be surprised. The closest thing I can think of in modern times would be something like Hoover Dam.
...Jim, perhaps you earlier meant to say "corundum drill bit" or "corundum saw blade" rather than "corundum chisel." I don't believe that even today there's any such thing as a natural mineral chisel given that such an instrument, were it to exist, would almost certainly shatter instantly in use. Your "English Mechanic and World Science" reference from 1891(!) is overtly dismissive of this speculative compound bronze/corundum tool, concluding, "Against this theory may be advanced the fact that no such tools have been discovered, and that, although many bronze chisels etc. have been found in Egypt, none bear evidence of having been set with corundum or other stone."...
@ Annanukia, Slavery: gets shit done. Find an ancient monument that didn't involve massive numbers of slaves and I'll be surprised. The closest thing I can think of in modern times would be something like Hoover Dam.
I stand corrected on the slaves thing.Although, as I understand it, the pyramids were probably constructed using a large mixture of slaves and skilled workers.
Contrary to some popular depictions, the pyramid builders were not slaves or foreigners. Excavated skeletons show that they were Egyptians who lived in villages developed and overseen by the pharaoh's supervisors.The builders' villages boasted bakers, butchers, brewers, granaries, houses, cemeteries, and probably even some sorts of health-care facilities—there is evidence of laborers surviving crushed or amputated limbs. Bakeries excavated near the Great Pyramids could have produced thousands of loaves of bread every week.Some of the builders were permanent employees of the pharaoh. Others were conscripted for a limited time from local villages. Some may have been women: Although no depictions of women builders have been found, some female skeletons show wear that suggests they labored with heavy stone for long periods of time.Graffiti indicates that at least some of these workers took pride in their work, calling their teams "Friends of Khufu," "Drunkards of Menkaure," and so on—names indicating allegiances to pharaohs.An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 workers built the Pyramids at Giza over 80 years. Much of the work probably happened while the River Nile was flooded.http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html
Folks,I could care less whether slaves, skilled artisans, or trained monkeys made the blocks.I'm interested in how they machined them. :shrug
I think you are jumping to conclusions. You are supposing that they needed machinery. I think hands tools would have been sufficient.
I can't, yet you jump to the conclusion that they must have had machinery, yet they have not found any of that equipment.Neither of us can prove either, I only assume they did it with hand tools because it's the simplest answer.
I always say what I mean. But sometimes I'm a sarcastic prick whose tone can't be properly communicated via text.


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mwh wrote:I am still at a loss to comprehend how, with multitudes of goodies to choose from, we should have had not one but two votes for Panyassis.
Qimmik wrote:We don't need any more long hexameter poems, in Greek or in Latin. In Latin we already have too many of these cacata charta.
Scribo wrote:Ok, here's one: the book on Gynaecology. Domitianic period. Soranus?
John W. wrote:In exchange I'd offer up the letters of St Paul.
Qimmik wrote:If you could exhume one Greek and/or one Latin text in good shape, what would you choose?
What would you give up, if you had to, to obtain these works?
daivid wrote:What to drop?
Having being taken in by talk that Lucian's "True History" was easy and then being utterly defeated by the fist two sentences - absurdly long and complicated - that's my current candidate for the flames.
John W. wrote:In exchange for this batch I'd offer up the non-Pauline NT letters...
Markos wrote:But if you did this, John, I would have to get them back, and I would then be forced to offer up the Catalogue of Ships.
Just for fun...
John W. wrote:I've been thinking of a few more items. I'd like to have:
(i) the start of Aeschylus' Libation Bearers;
(ii) the end of Euripides' Bacchae;
(iii) more of Oxyrhynchus Papyrus 3894 (included in Volume LVII of The Oxyrhynchus Papyri, as one of our colleagues certainly knows!), which gives most of Thucydides 3.83. Unfortunately it ends just before the start of 3.84, which many editors have regarded as spurious, and it would be fascinating to see the papyrus' evidence (or lack of it) for that chapter.
Qimmik wrote:I wouldn't swap Herodotus for a papyrus copy of a text we already have in reasonably good shape. Herodotus may be unreliable in the earlier books, but we would know very little of archaic Greece (including Asia Minor) and the Persian War era without him, even if correctives are sometimes necessary. Also, many of the "stories" crop up in later Greek and Roman literature, and our understanding of later authors would be impoverished without Herodotus. Even if the "stories" are questionable, Herodotus is key to understanding Greek thinking throughout antiquity but especially in the 5th-4th centuries. And most of the lost historians probably have even less credibility.
Qimmik wrote:Anyone who would swap Vergil for anything else--especially minor historical works that are probably no better and likely worse than Herodotus for accuracy--hasn't really engaged with Vergil.


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BARCELONA, Spain, November 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
When emerging biotechnology company InterMune expanded its operations into Europe, it sought a reliable CRM solution that would help launch its orphan drug, Esbriet - the first and only treatment proven to slow disease progression in mild to moderate patients with IPF.
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InterMune also needed to deploy a new solution quickly, so the biotech company searched for a flexible, easy-to-implement and easy-to-use platform. After evaluating three leading CRM vendors, InterMune selected cloud-based Veeva CRM, including iRep - the industry's only integrated CRM and Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) application designed for the Apple iPad.
"Veeva CRM quickly rose to the top of the pack for several reasons," explained Ernest Leek, InterMune's Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Force Effectiveness for Europe. "The fact that Veeva CRM fully leverages the latest in cloud-based technologies was a key decision factor for us because it ensures that our system will always be up-to-date with real-time upgrades and changes to keep pace with our rapid growth. Also, Veeva CRM is built on a proven platform and offers better performance and stability over the other CRM providers we evaluated."
To date, InterMune has rolled out Veeva CRM and iRep to users in Germany, France, the Nordics, Benelux and Austria. Last year, InterMune also adopted Veeva's cloud-based content management application, Vault PromoMats for global promotional materials management.
"When we decided to go with Veeva, it wasn't strictly about technology. The company has grown very rapidly in the last five years as we have, and Veeva has a similar dedicated 'customer first' mindset, so we knew that there was a good cultural fit between our two organisations," added Leek.
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There are 2 versions of the track, a fast more 'ninja-like' version, and a slower version – which could for example represent the ninjas moving in slow-motion. Both of these tracks loop seamlessly.
Obviously this track would be suited for anything with an Asian flavour. Hope you enjoy it.
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Next week, we all give spanks to the people we love by ingesting inordinate amounts of rich, savory and then way too sweet Yummies. Men unbutton their pants and women prepare by wearing spandex, elastic wastebands, and/or big sweaters. But, we all breathe a sigh of contentment and take looks around the table and do mental checklists on the people sitting across from us.
Aunt Jenny (the youngest cool aunt that you can drink bourbon with): That stuffing was amazing. Keep drinking that wine, this should get funny.
Memah (sweet, loving gramma who wins hearts by always having Twix on hand): I hope she's passed her turkey recipe on to someone. I am volunteering next year.
Mom (bless her heart): I wish she'd stop trying on her green bean casserole. So gross.
Stewart (redneck avid paintballin' cousin who sells guns at Dick's and you love him for it): He better not even try to make me wash these dishes. I'll tell his mom he's had sex…she'll flip.
Then we look at the mess that is the table and wonder: What the hell are we gonna do with all these leftovers??? Here's an impressive recipe for a turkey salad, unlike the traditional chicken salad with too much mayo, disruptive celery and overly flavorful onion (can you tell I'm picky?).
(or Orange Cranberry Turkey Salad)
• 2-3 cups of leftover turkey, shredded/cubed/diced–doesn't matter
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (put on sheet pan and bake at 350° for 10-12 min until golden brown)
• 1/2 cup fresh sage, chopped
• zest from 1/2 an orange (use fine cheese grater if you don't have a zester)
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO, I hate you Rachel Ray, but it works)
• juice from half the zested orange
• salt n' peppa
Throw turkey, cranberries, nuts, and sage in bowl. Next toss in zest and then juice and EVOO. Salt N' Peppa. Taste. ALWAYS TASTE (Top Chef fans know what happens if you don't–"Pack Your Knives Time"). If you have more turkey, throw a little more wet ingredients in. You want the meat to be super oiled up and beautiful. Not caught in your throat dry.
Notes: Use your [clean] hands. Don't mess with dirtying up spoons that break and pull the ingredients to shreds. Also, you can use chicken if you and your fam actually eat all the turkey. It does happen sometimes. Or maybe Someone royally screwed up and put the frozen bird in the oven and ding! it went bad cuz it barely came up to temperature. Or Someone baked the bird while watching a LOST marathon and forgot about time.
Throw your delectable edibles between some toasted whole grain bread w/ honey dijon or garlic mayo. Or put it on a bed of mixed greens for a carb-free lunch. Let's do this.
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Righteousness is the reason Jesus has come—to make the people righteous through and through. He then begins to interpret the law of Scripture for them with this in mind.
21 As you know, long ago God instructed Moses to tell His people, "Do not murder;[a] those who murder will be judged and punished." 22 But here is the even harder truth: anyone who is angry with his brother will be judged for his anger. Anyone who taunts his friend, speaks contemptuously toward him, or calls him "Loser" or "Fool" or "Scum," will have to answer to the high court. And anyone who calls his brother a fool may find himself in the fires of hell.
23 Therefore, if you are bringing an offering to God and you remember that your brother is angry at you or holds a grudge against you, 24 then leave your gift before the altar, go to your brother, repent and forgive one another, be reconciled, and then return to the altar to offer your gift to God.
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SMITHFIELD, N.Y. – Utility crews worked Thursday to restore power in some Eastern states hit hard by severe storms nearly two days earlier, and one rural New York town picked through the debris from homes battered by a deadly tornado.
A total of five people died in Tuesday's strong storms that blew down buildings, trees and utility lines and left hundreds of thousands without power into early Thursday.
About 14,000 utility customers across New York were still without power Thursday, while about 16,400 were without electricity in Pennsylvania, down from a high of about 350,000 at the peak of the storms.
In the rural New York town of Smithfield, where a tornado touched down, four people were killed. They were identified by officials as Kimberly Hilliard, 35; her 4-month-old daughter, Paris Newman; Virginia Warner, 70; and Arnie Allen, 53.
Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley said four homes were destroyed and numerous others were damaged, with Allen's two-story home blown hundreds of feet before it landed on an unoccupied house.
In Manchester, Maryland, a tree fell at the River Valley Ranch summer camp, killing one child and injuring six others headed to a shelter.
Tornadoes also touched down in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Forecasters confirmed that at least two tornados hit different parts of Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service said a tornado packing maximum winds estimated at 90 mph touched down Tuesday afternoon near the western Pennsylvania town of Hoagland. Another tornado touched down Tuesday evening near New Albany in the northeastern part of the state.
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Daydreaming of delightful desserts
One of the wonderful things about owning a food establishment is that you are afforded the opportunity to lend a helping hand to some very worthy causes.
Last week, along with several other generous restaurateurs, we got to do just that. The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historical Bamboo Gardens held its annual Garden Party. This year's theme was "Taste of the Tropics" and Miss Sophie's has the honor of preparing the dessert. We followed the works of art from some of Savannah's finest dining establishments, 45 Bistro, Matthews Seafood, Ele Fine Fusion/Tangerines, Mac's Place and Toucan Café.
While tossing around the many connotations that "Taste of the Tropic" evokes, my imagination ran wild. Coconut, lemon, lime, pineapple, pina coladas - I found myself longing for an exotic beach with crystal blue waters, gentle sea breezes and palm trees. Perhaps that is why we enjoy so many "tropical" desserts and drinks. We long for the slower pace and raw beauty that we see in the pages of travel magazines.
Of course not all tropical recipes originate in faraway lands. Every Southern hostess has served lemon bars at one time or another, or enjoyed a coconut custard pie at a family reunion. The Easter holidays always brings a myriad new coconut cake recipes. I wonder if people in the tropics dream of sitting on a large South Georgia front porch in a rocking chair sipping sweet tea and nibbling on lemon bars? If they don't - they should.
While I was daydreaming and rambling on, my dessert artist, Elizabeth, came up with a perfect end to a tropical meal. But - you'll have to wait on that recipe until next week.
Proceeds from Friday night's Garden Party go to the planned Children's Garden, which will include an interactive farmstead and butterfly garden. We grown-ups have become keenly aware of what our lack of interest in growing and preserving our food heritage has done to our earth - and our bodies. Training our children from a young age not to make the same mistakes we did should be one of our top priorities.
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens is doing its part already by offering several outlets for impressionable young men and women to learn about gardening and enjoying the beauty of our earth, including some really fun summer camp opportunities. The Children's Garden will only enhance the programs already in place. Please consider making a donation and investing in our the next generation of planet earth tenders.
If you happen to be one of the many people who has yet to experience this beautiful and historical tract of land, I urge you to make plans to visit soon. Rose gardens, camellias, bearded iris, daylilies and an array of other beautiful botanicals reside alongside the giant bamboo. You can attend a class or just enjoy a stroll to soak up the beauty. For more information, go to their website at www.coastalgeorgiabg.org.
To get your taste buds set for the tropics, here are a couple of recipes that are easy and quick. Just close your eyes and dream!
Teri Bell is co-owner of Miss Sophie's Marketplace at the Mighty Eighth in Pooler. Go to sophiesmarketplace.com.
Coconut-Lime Bars
5 ounces animal crackers
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (don't be tempted to use bottled lime juice)
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted until golden and crisp
Preheat oven to 325 F. Foil line an 8-by-8-inch pan, lightly spray with oil spray. Set aside.
For crust, combine animal crackers, brown sugar and salt in a food processor, pulse until all pieces of cookies are finely ground. Add melted butter and pulse 3-4 times until it resembles coarse sand.
Pour mixture into foiled-lined pan and press down firmly and evenly. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool while making the filling.
Using a hand-held mixer on medium speed, mix softened cream cheese and condensed milk until just combined, add lime zest, salt, and egg yolk and mix well. Fold in lime juice. Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake until just set, about 15-18 minutes.
Cool to room temperature and then chill, covered in refrigerator, 2 or more hours. Using the foiled edges, gently lift the cheesecake out of the pan, cut into 16 squares, top with toasted shredded coconut flakes and serve.
Impossible Coconut Pie
Who doesn't love Bisquick's® series of "impossible" dishes. This coconut pie has visited many church socials and remains a stable for a quick dessert.
1 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
1/4 cup butter softened
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir all ingredients until blended.
Pour into pie plate. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.
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Kettle Foods Potato Chip Sampler Packs
Kettle Foods packs several powerful marketing tools into its sampler packs and sells chips at $13 per lb.
This product review is more about the product selection process and a truly unique connection being forged with consumers than about the product itself.
The history of potato chips is the history of listening to the consumer and making what he wants. In 1853, a diner at Moon Lake Lodge in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., sent back his french fries because they were too thick. Chef George Crum tried several increasingly thin variations, but each time they were rejected.
Finally, Crum created a fry that was too thin and crisp to skewer with a fork. The diner finally was happy, and soon other customers wanted these "Saratoga Chips."
A century and a half later, upstart Kettle Foods Inc., Salem, Ore., is enlisting consumers to pick its new flavors, a too-rare but not entirely unique effort. Why not make some good money in the process and use American Idol-like competition and web-based feedback to heighten the fun?
Kettle created a Limited Edition Party Pack that's great as a party starter or even as a gift for the hostess. It includes five 5-oz. bags, one of each of the test flavors Kettle product developers were trying to sort through for a new SKU. They threw in a special world music sampler CD from Putumayo World Music, trivia postcards, food pairing ideas, drink recipes, a chip clip and more. The whole "kit" is designed to create a mood.
Purchasers of the party pack are encouraged to share with others, compare favorite chips and go online to rate each flavor on a five-point scale of "yuck" to "yum." This feedback flows into the online voting for the newest potato chip flavor for the "People's Choice" campaign. Kettle has created an interesting to way to do in-home consumer flavor testing, make an Internet connection with consumers, create buzz and sell some product (the kits are $19.95 each including shipping) all at the same time.
As a result of the first use of this process, 50,000 online votes were cast in 2005, but without any sampling of the flavors. The sampler packs were introduced in January 2006, and the original run of 500 Party Packs sold out in 10 days. The most recent campaign was conducted November 2006 through this January, with exotic Island Jerk as the winner. That flavor will arrive on grocery store shelves in June.
Understanding the marketplace
Potato chips are one of the favorite snack foods of Americans. Often, they are sought due to cravings for salt or fat. Potato chip sales for 2005 were $2.6 billion, an increase of 1.2 percent over the previous year, not including Wal-Mart, according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI).
The top sellers are Lays, Wavy Lays and Ruffles, all Frito-Lay brands. Key issues in this segment have been healthfulness, including perceptions of oil, fat and salt, removal of trans fats, "natural" products and a movement to "premiumness," so as to deliver a differentiable experience for consumers.
Healthier snacks overall increased by 6.4 percent in 2006 outpacing salty snacks at 3.7 percent and indulgent snacks at 2.1 percent, according to IRI. However, indulgent snacks still have 66 percent share of the consumers snack purchases. So the goal would be to deliver healthy snacks that taste indulgent.
For consumers, healthy can have a variety of faces, including calories, fat content, natural, organic, portion control and number and type of ingredients. Given that consumer mindsets are highly varied on what healthy means, Kettle hitched its star to the idea of "natural" and focused on making natural potato chips more indulgent through interesting flavors. The company uses quality russet potatoes cooked with expeller-pressed, non-hydrogenated, high monounsaturated safflower and sunflower oils, which contain no more than 10 percent saturated fat. This yields potato chips that do not contain added sugars or cholesterol.
While salt and fat are craved, potato chips are not. Our own Crave It! research has analyzed food cravings for six years, and when potato chips are compared to other foods, they are just not as craved as, say, steak or cheesecake. However, the ideas that can make potato chips craveable are flavors; brands; light and crispy; thick and ridged; with a dip; kettle fried; shared with family and friends; anticipation; thin and light. The key attributes for chips are: taste, brand, aroma, flavor varieties, price, appearance and mood. Potato chips tend to be consumed at lunch, mid-afternoon, dinner or late at night.
The key trends are healthfulness and the opposing trend of indulgence.
Healthfulness: Snack manufacturers have faced a number of nutrition issues concerning carbohydrates, calories, trans fatty acids and obesity. These issues have contributed to the lower growth in these categories, even as the percent of calories from snacks has reached 20 percent, according to USDA.
Indulgence: Pleasure is important in this busy world. We have seen many products focused on healthy aspects, but the pleasure of indulgent snacks is still a strong behavior. Consumers use savory and sweet carbohydrate-based snacks for enjoyment, mood improvement and to deal with the stress and chaos in their world.
The experience
Only available (prior to launch) at www.passporttoflavor.com, the festive Party Pack is presented as a gift. It contains 5-oz. bags of flavors Island Jerk, Royal Indian Curry, Aztec Chocolate, Dragon 5 Spice and Twisted Chili Lime, plus the CD and the other goodies.
Although Dragon 5 Spice and Twisted Chili Lime apparently were close in the voting, Island Jerk was the chip most highly rated, so it will be available in natural food and grocery stores nationwide in 5-oz. bags starting June 1 for $1.99-2.29.
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Isles shoot for important win against Flyers
The New York Islanders will try to boost their playoff chances on Tuesday, but they'll have to earn their first home win against the Philadelphia Flyers in over three years.
The Islanders enter Tuesday tied with the New York Rangers for Eastern Conference's final two playoff spots. Both teams have nine games left in the regular season, but the Rangers are idle on Tuesday.
The Flyers, meanwhile, are five points behind in 12th place.
Philadelphia had dominated the rivalry with the Islanders for many years, but New York has showed signs of turning the tables lately, earning a split in the last six meetings between the clubs. However, the Isles have lost seven straight and 14 of their last 15 home games in this series and the last time New York beat the Flyers at Nassau Coliseum was in a 6-4 decision on April 1, 2010.
The Flyers began this year's season series with a 7-0 win at the Coliseum on Feb. 18, but New York responded with a 4-3 shootout victory in Philadelphia on March 28.
New York enters Tuesday having won three of four and six of their last eight games. The club earned a victory in its most recent trip to the ice, notching Saturday's 4-2 home win over the Tampa Bay Lighting.
Matt Martin netted the game-winning goal with 6:26 left to help the Islanders rebound from Thursday's shootout loss at Washington. Michael Grabner, Andrew MacDonald and Josh Bailey also lit the lamp for the Islanders, while Evgeni Nabokov stopped 19 shots in the win.
Saturday's triumph was the third straight home win for the Islanders, who still have a disappointing 8-11-2 record at the Coliseum this season.
"We weren't happy with our home record, but it is something we wanted to battle through. We like playing in this building and in front of these fans. It was nice to get a win for them," Bailey said.
New York will visit Boston for its next game on Thursday before returning to Long Island for a two-game homestand against the Rangers and Florida Panthers.
The Flyers aided their postseason chances by winning a season-high four straight games from March 30-April 6, but that streak came to an abrupt end Saturday in Winnipeg. Grant Clitsome, Kyle Wellwood and Evander Kane scored in a 2:06 span during a four-goal second period, lifting the Jets to the 4-1 decision at MTS Centre.
"The first period went our way, in the third period the chances and shots were probably equal, but the second period is what cost us," said Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette.
Ruslan Fedotenko's tip of a Kent Huskins shot was the lone offense for the Flyers, who are in danger of missing the postseason for the first time since 2007.
Ilya Bryzgalov was pulled after allowing four scores on 16 shots in two periods. Steve Mason, who was signed to a one-year, $1.5 million extension on Monday, made his Philadelphia debut and turned away all nine Winnipeg chances in the third.
The Flyers have lost six of their last seven games on the road and are 5-13-1 as the visiting team this season. Philadelphia is completing a three-game road trip on Tuesday.
Philadelphia has been saddled with injuries to key players lately, but it appears forward Danny Briere is close to returning from a concussion he suffered March 18 in Tampa. Briere has been practicing with the team and could play Saturday when the Flyers visit Buffalo.


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Hannover captain Cherundolo has knee surgery
Hannover captain Steve Cherundolo has undergone arthroscopic
surgery on his left knee.
Coach Mirko Slomka said Thursday the American defender, who
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turns 34 on Feb. 19, had the operation a day earlier. Slomka did
not give a projection for the right back's return.
Cherundolo has played 380 matches for Hannover, including 280 in
the Bundesliga. He has 15 appearances this season but none since
leaving a German Cup match against Borussia Dortmund on Dec. 19 in
the 66th minute.
Cherundolo missed the United States' 2-1 loss at Honduras in
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Kyoshi, began his karate training 30 years ago in 1967. This
is his 25th anniversary as a Blackbelt under Grand Master Ansei
Ueshiro-Hanshi of the Shorin-Ryu Karate U.S.A. system. Kyoshi
Scaglione is the Chief Administrator of the original style in
the United States. He has traveled with Hanshi throughout the
U.S.A. and as his representative worldwide. Born
in Brooklyn, New York in 1938, Kyoshi served in the U.S. Navy
and in 1961 became a NYC Police Officer. He voluntarily worked
exclusively in high crime/ high hazard areas during his entire
20 year tenure with the NYPD. He served in many assignments in
all five boroughs of New York City including uniformed street
cop, undercover officer and as a Detective in the elite Special
Investigating Unit featured in the film "The French Connection."
He led the NYPD in felony arrests many times and has numerous
awards, citations and letters of commendation from Police Department
officials, Federal Agencies, District Attorneys, Grand jurors
and the civilian community. He retired from police service in
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Seib & Wessel: Sequester Cuts Likely to Kick In
WSJ's Damian Paletta says the sequester cuts - including painful slashing of defense spending - now seem inevitable. The question now is how long they'll last. WSJ's David Wessel explains the hit to federal employees and when furloughs could kick in.
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A source close to the situation denied the report and said the Eagles are not interested in Shawn Springs.
From earlier
Could a third former member of the New England Patriots' secondary end up with the Eagles?
The starting corners at the moment - Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs - both played with the Pats and now Shawn Springs is reportedly a strong possibility to join them.
Springs, 35, was released Tuesday by New England, and ESPN and the Boston Globe say the Eagles are interested. Baltimore and Seattle are also said to be interested and ESPN's Adam Schefter indicated the Patriots could look to re-sign him.
Springs played mostly cornerback for the Pats last season but could move to safety to help fill a void with the Eagles. He made 40 tackles with an interception in 13 games.
He visited the Eagles last March as a free agent and said at the time the Eagles were looking to move him to safety should he sign.
Springs played seven seasons with Seattle, which drafted him third overall, and one season with Washington and New England.


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NIH researchers identify new gene mutation associated with ALS and dementia
A rare mutation in a gene involved in RNA metabolism, which is part of the control mechanism determining protein synthesis within the cell, has been linked with development of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This finding, from a research team led by investigators at the NIA appears in the March 30, 2014, issue of Nature Neuroscience.
ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disorder that kills about 6,000 Americans each year. The disease attacks and kills nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord; people with ALS lose strength and the ability to move their arms, legs, and body, and eventually, the ability to breathe without support. About 10 percent of people with ALS have a directly inherited form of the disease.
Working with DNA samples from families in which several people had been diagnosed with ALS and dementia, the investigators used exome sequencing—a technique in which the entire coding regions of DNA are sequenced—to identify the mutation in the Matrin 3 gene, which is located on chromosome 5. Further investigation revealed an interaction between the Matrin 3 protein and the TDP-43 protein, an RNA-binding protein whose mutation is known to cause ALS.
The identification of this gene mutation gives researchers another target to explore in the pathogenesis of this disease. In addition, it provides additional evidence that some disruption in RNA metabolism, an essential process within all cells, is involved in neuron death in ALS.
Reference: Johnson JO, et al. Mutations in the Matrin 3 gene cause familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Nature Neuroscience. Published online March 30, 2014. doi:10.1038/nn.3688


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