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Av J.Nepper(An Interview with Greg Smith)
If you ask me, bassist Greg Smith is one of the most inspiring and interesting musicians out there today and has been so for years and years. Why? Well, for one thing his resume is extremely impressive; the list of bands and artists that he has toured and/or recorded with is not only long, but also utterly amazing. Everything from the epic "Stranger in Us All" album by Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow to "Dragontown" by Alice Cooper and further on to "Motor City Mayhem" by Ted Nugent and "Holy Man" by Joe Lynn Turner. These are just a few examples. Greg has also toured and performed with Billy Joel, Over the Rainbow, Vinnie Moore, Dokken, Blue Oyster Cult, Wendy O. Williams, and other notable acts. Check out his website and you will see what I mean. Before I forget, you should also check out the self-titled Tokyo Motor Fist album that was recently released by Frontiers Records. Greg is handling the bass on that one. Excellent stuff! But let us get down to business and hear what the great man had to tell us about his musical career as well as Ritchie Blackmore's pranks, Alice Cooper's poker playing skills, and the "Wayne's World" movie. Enjoy this one, ladies and gentlemen.
Greetings Greg, thank you so much for taking the time to answer these questions of mine. I really appreciate that. First of all, how are you doing?
Doing great and staying busy! Thanks!
What initially turned you on to the bass? Could you tell us a bit about your musical upbringing? Did your parents play any instruments?
Nobody in my family is musical. As kids, my friends and I were getting into music. We used to steal my friend Albert's brothers' records and listen to them in my basement. Deep Purple, Cactus, Santana, Ten Years After etc. I loved this music and was thirsty for more. My sister's birthday is in April, mine is in May. She got a guitar for her birthday and said, "Hey...Why don't we start a band? You can play bass." I said "OK." A month later, I got a bass for my birthday! We both started taking lessons at a local music school. My sister quit right away but by some strange quirk of fate, I picked it up easily and was playing my first gig after 3 months.
As a teenager, I was heavily into Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Uriah Heep. I'd say ALL those bands inspired me to become a musician. I enjoyed the music so much that listening turned into wanting to be able to play it.
Growing up in the New York area, I was wondering what the music scene in your area was like when you started playing gigs. Was there a thriving club scene in Nassau County, for instance?
Yes, very much so. The drinking age was 18 at the time so there were many clubs and all of them were crowded nearly 7 nights a week. I started playing clubs when I was about 14. I was playing with musicians who were older than me. There were many gigs I had to take the train to because I didn't drive yet. Bands like Twisted Sister and Zebra were still playing the local clubs and had steady nights. I'd use a fake ID and go see them. I was lucky enough to play with some popular bands on Long Island myself and open up for them and we became good friends.
Were there any specific rock records that changed either your perspective on music or perhaps how to approach the bass?
I can't say there are any specific records but as I got more experience playing different styles of music THAT changed my approach to the bass. Playing in cover bands on Long Island, you get to play many different styles of music. For instance, I got really into MOTOWN and saw how James Jamerson influenced some of my favorite ROCK bassists like John Paul Jones.
Thanks. I'm glad it's one of your favorites! I certainly do think it's stood the test of time. I think back fondly of the time doing pre-production and of the actual recording. It was the last time I did an album "old school", meaning everyone together in the studio hashing out the tunes from beginning to end then recording it. I was in the studio from January 1995 to April 1995. Ritchie was mostly a pleasure to be around as were the rest of the band. We had many laughs, drank much wine and beer, and became very close. Doogie recently gave me some audio tapes of some of the jamming we did at the studio as well as a recording of the first time I came down to play with the band in September1994. Priceless stuff!
I am curious as to how the songs on that album were composed and arranged. I know that Ritchie and Doogie (and to some extent Paul Morris) were credited with music and lyrics, but were the songs conceived and whipped into shape organically at rehearsals, or was it a case of Ritchie and Doogie bringing more or less finished ideas to rehearsals for the others to learn?
Mostly Ritchie would have a riff or come up with a riff while noodling around. We as a band would jam on it and come up with our respective parts. If Ritchie had suggestions for us, he would let us know. Doogie would sing ad lib to come up with a melody and write the lyrics in his room later. But yes, the songs for that album were mostly whipped into shape as a band.
Do you have fond memories of your time as a member of Rainbow? How do you look back on your time with that band? I have always felt that the line-up that you were part of was underrated. The album was strong and you were a great live act as evidenced by the "Black Masquerade" live release.
Thanks again. I have nothing but the fondest of memories as a member of Rainbow. Rainbow was one of my favorite bands growing up so it was kind of surreal to end up playing in the band. I agree we were underrated but as time goes by I think we're getting a little more appreciation from the die-hard Rainbow fans as the 1994 - 1997 Rainbow was a heavier version and paid homage to the original Rainbow.
The 90s were tough on hard rock and heavy metal in general. How was the reception to "Stranger in Us All" back then and what were the tours like? Were the shows well received and well-attended in general, or did you ever feel that the band was struggling to gain a foothold, so to say?
The reception in Europe, Japan, and South America was incredible. In the USA, not so much. The tours in those countries were very well attended and we had quite a few sell-out shows. Only in the USA did I feel we were struggling. By that time Chuck Burgi had left as well.
There are so many legendary tales and stories involving pranks and jokes played by Ritchie floating around. I was wondering if you were ever a victim of one of those or if you outsmarted him or simply steered clear of him? J
By the time I joined Rainbow, I had already played with Alice Cooper, so Ritchie thought of me as a professional. I never let him know I was a fan. I had already toured and recorded with his ex-bandmates Joe Lynn Turner, Dave Rosenthal, and Chuck Burgi. I'd heard all their stories, so I was prepared for his potential pranks! He tried pranking me once when I first started with the band in pre-production. He rented a mansion in the Hudson Valley that we rehearsed at. He put his dirty soccer clothes in my pillowcase. I just thought it was a bumpy pillow. I didn't smell any body odor or sweat. He asked me the next morning how I slept. I told him I slept great. Another time he put this huge industrial vacuum cleaner in my room. I thought the cleaners had left it or something. Turns out he had it on a remote control. About 4:30 AM he clicks it on from his room. He'd thought he'd be able to play that prank on me all night. I just unplugged it from the wall. His remote no longer worked. Again, he asked me how I'd slept. I again told him great! He wasn't getting a rise out of me so he then moved on to easier prey!
Did you by any chance catch Rainbow live in the US back in the 70s or early 80s? Any memories that you would like to share with us?
I saw Rainbow in 1980 in Long Island at Calderone Concert Hall. The Scorpions opened. I remember going to the Record World store in the afternoon to get my album signed by Graham Bonnet, Don Airey, and Roger Glover. I played with Graham in 2010 and told him I was one of the "little punks" standing in line for a signature that day. He asked, "Was I nice?" I told him indeed he was and still is a very nice man.
When I interviewed Joe Lynn Turner last year, I told him that the Over the Rainbow gig that took place in Malmoe (Sweden), October 2009, was one of the most entertaining and memorable shows I have ever attended. You did not by any chance record any of those European shows for a potential live album, did you?
Unfortunately, nothing was recorded for a live album although it probably should have. I have many recordings from those shows but unfortunately nothing that is professional enough to be released.
To many of us, that was the closest thing to a proper Rainbow gig we would ever get, and you were a huge success in Europe. You truly were a great live act. Did you ever discuss writing new material for an Over the Rainbow album?
Yes, it was discussed and that was always our intention. In fact, there were a couple songs written that were great and in my opinion a proper continuation of the Rainbow sound. Unfortunately, Joe felt he'd rather do his solo projects than continue Over The Rainbow. I was disappointed but of course wish him nothing but the best.
Speaking of Joe Lynn Turner, the "Holy Man" album had some great songs on it. You laid down the bass tracks on five or six songs, is that correct? You also performed on a handful of Joe Lynn Turner albums in the latter half of the 90s. Did you tour those albums with Joe or were you "merely" helping him out in the studio? Do you guys go way back?
"Holy Man" is indeed a great album! I'm very proud of all the work I've done with Joe on his albums. The process was nothing but friends getting together making kick-ass music and laughing our asses off! Joe and I go back to the early 90's. We were introduced by mutual friend and amazing guitarist Al Pitrelli. We did a small tour in the Midwest and East Coast but mainly it was handfuls of gigs here and there on the East Coast.
The "Live in Germany" album is excellent as well. How do you feel about live albums in general?
Deep Purple "Made in Japan", "Uriah Heep Live", MSG "One Night at Budokan"...say no more!!!! If it's a band of great musicians at the top of their game, I LOVE live albums!
Another album that I love and cherish is "Dragontown" by Alice Cooper. How did you become involved in the recording of that album? If I remember correctly, both you and Bob Marlette are credited with bass, but I have never been able to figure out exactly what songs you laid down the bass tracks for. What are some of your thoughts on and memories of this album? I thought that it was really fresh and sharp yet dark and moody. Great stuff!
I'd been with Alice for a long time. I'd recorded "Last Temptation" with him and Alice himself told Bob Marlette (who was producing the album) that he wanted me to play bass. I don't think Bob was happy as he played on "Brutal Planet" as well as producing. I think he wanted to play on the whole of "Dragontown". To be honest with you, unless I look at the credits I don't know what I played on either. Bob had me play in a manner inconsistent with my style and more like his. I was very happy Alice wanted me to play so rather than make waves I did what the producer wanted.
What was it like to work with Alice? He always comes across as a genuinely nice guy with a great sense of humor whenever he is interviewed.
He is exactly that. He's a great guy with an amazing sense of humor. He was extremely easy to work with and allowed everyone to be who they are. Alice always hires professionals, so the band was always top notch and had great instincts. When I first joined the band in 1991, it was me, Vinnie Moore, Eric Singer, Derek Sherinian, and Stef Burns. Hell, I'd PAY to see THAT band! We'd record the show every night and listen to it in the bus. Anyone who made a mistake got ridiculed! It made the band VERY good after a while as nobody wanted the finger pointed at them!
Rumor has it that touring with Alice often involves playing cards (poker, perhaps?) on the bus, but I cannot recall where I heard or read that. Any truth to that?
You are correct, sir! There was a nightly card game in the back of the bus. Alice is a VERY good poker player! I'm a decent poker player. Any new guys in the band pretty much got crushed. One year someone (who will remain nameless) lost a guitar to Alice. It was always good fun and great to be sitting, hanging out, laughing, and playing cards with Alice listening to his stories.
A truly underrated gem by Alice Cooper is "The Last Temptation". That was actually the very first Cooper album I got my hands on. I love the drama and theatricality of that album. Did the album's storyline appeal to you? Was that your first time in the studio with Alice?
That was the first time in the studio recording with Alice. We'd recorded a live album on the "Hey Stoopid" tour in Europe 1991 but it's never been released. As far as the storyline, to be honest I didn't know there WAS a storyline till I met Neil Gaiman during the recording. I'm usually sent rough demos of the tunes, and I listen to the music and melody to create a bass line. I didn't spend too much time listening to the lyrics, as I was concerned with creating a solid melodic bass line for these songs and didn't have time to delve too deeply into lyrics or a possible connection between the tunes. It was interesting working with 3 separate producers for certain batches of tunes. You can really hear the difference.
You appeared in the "Wayne's World" movie with Alice as well, right? I have not seen that one for ages. What were Mike Myers and Dana Carvey like?
Mike Myers was pretty quiet. Dana Carvey was doing his George Bush Sr. impressions on the chow line. Pretty funny stuff! It was pretty cool to be less than 5 feet away from them when the iconic line "we're not worthy" was filmed. None of us thought the movie would do much as most Saturday Night Live spinoffs at that time didn't do well. We were very happy when the movie was the #1 movie in the US for 4 or 5 weeks.
Ted Nugent's "Motor City Mayhem" and "Ultralive Ballisticrock" are definitely a couple of energetic live albums. In a way, I feel that those two records really sum up what Ted Nugent's music is all about. His songs are simply begging to be played live! In addition, there is a sense of danger and unpredictability to your shows that I find appealing. When you guys perform live, do many things develop intuitively and on the spur of the moment?
Absolutely! You never really know what Ted will do next. This will be my 11th year with him and I'm sure it will be just as spontaneous as my first. Although there is a set list we go by, he may bust into some Motown, James Brown, Stones, Bo Diddley, Hendrix, or something completely left field. I love the spontaneity. There was a lot of that with Ritchie Blackmore as well. He may bust into a Hendrix tune or a medieval pub tune at any moment. I think between Nugent and Blackmore, I've played more Hendrix with THEM than I ever did with Long Island cover bands!
I love the rendition of "Need You Bad" on "Ultralive Ballisticrock". Your vocals suit that song perfectly. It also adds a bit of variety to the live set, if that makes sense. When Ted asked you to join the band, did he ever mention that he wanted you to sing and provide vocals and so on, or was this something that just kind of evolved organically after you had joined the band? I recall listening to Rainbow doing a version of Deep Purple's "Burn" somewhere with you handling back-up vocals and harmonies. That was awesome. Was singing something that came naturally to you, or was it a case of you having to convince yourself that you could sing and then build up the confidence to do so in front of an audience?
I've been singing for quite a while. It started with background vocals for many years then graduated to lead when a singer didn't show up for a cover gig in Long Island. I was set up and certainly didn't want to cancel, so I sang lead. It went pretty well, so over time I gained more confidence and did it more. I also realized if I sang that was one less person to be paid at a club gig where you weren't making much anyway. When I was asked to join Ted's band in March of 2007, drummer Wild Mick Brown who I knew from playing with Dokken in 2003 called me and the conversation went something like this...
Mick: Hey man, I've been playing with Ted Nugent the last few years and it's been great. He really kicks ass and treats the band well. We need a bass player, are you interested?
Me: Hell yea! I love Nugent and with you playing drums the band will be great and it's gonna be nothing but fun on the road!
Mick: Yeah man...Hey....Do you sing lead?
Me: Yeah of course.
Mick: Good... Because I already told Ted ya did!
How involved were you in the composing and arranging of "Shutup and Jam!"? What were the recording sessions like? I have this image of Ted being quite disciplined and structured in the studio, but perhaps you could tell me more about what it is like to work with him in that particular environment?
Ted came in with the tunes written. I of course had freedom to create my bass lines and we changed some arrangement stuff here and there while recording. The sessions were really just us jamming in a room. We'd go through the tune a couple times then they'd record a couple takes and that was it! I wouldn't call it disciplined and structured; I'd call it concentrating on the groove above all. THAT's what Ted wanted more than anything. We were able to get that going fairly quickly. Most tunes were done within a couple takes. I remember one tune, can't remember which, that we ran through a couple times before tracking. The pre-chorus was supposed to be on the up beat but when we recorded it, it wasn't. We were listening back to the take and Ted LOVED it. He was saying, "Yeah, THIS is the ONE!" I said to him, "Hey Ted, isn't the pre-chorus supposed to be pushed?" He listened a minute, turned to me and said, "You're exactly right...But THIS is the way it is now." The track had vibe and above all GROOVE. That was more important than an upbeat on a pre-chorus.
Are there any Ted Nugent stories that we do not know, or is he exactly like the guy we see on TV and hear on radio interviews and so on? He always seems to enthusiastic and I love that about him!
There is no other Ted Nugent other than the one you see on TV and hear in interviews. Always very enthusiastic and passionate about the things he loves and believes in. He's a great guy, very much a family man and treats my family like his own. I'm proud to have him as a boss and friend.
Has he taken you out hunting yet?
Ha! He's threatened to take us hog hunting. It hasn't happened yet, but we do a lot of shooting at the ranch in between rehearsals.
The "Movin' Out" musical by Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp on Broadway must have been quite an experience. I would have loved to watch that. What was it like to be involved in that kind of production? As to the music, it must have been quite structured and disciplined in that everything had to correspond to the acting and the storyline and so on. Would you consider participating in something musical-related again, or is it a case of "been there, done that"?
It was a very different experience for me. I was there from the inception and we worked up the music and different arrangements of Billy's songs together at SIR in NYC starting in April of 2001. It was a 10-piece band of top NY musicians. None of us were Broadway players. That's the way Billy wanted it. I did Alice Coopers "Dragontown" tour in 2001 then had to leave the band because the "Movin' Out" show started in June of 2002. It was a very tough decision as I'd been with Alice for a long time and loved playing with the band. None of us knew how long it would last. It lasted 3 ½ years on Broadway and then I did another year on the road. The show was nominated for 10 Tony Awards winning 2, and a Grammy for best Cast Album. The cast album was recorded live. It was considered the first "Jukebox" musical of which at this point there have been many. It's nice to have contributed to a bit of Broadway history even though I don't consider myself a Broadway player. It was very structured in the way that if one of the players "subbed out", the dancers would complain because it sounded different. As far as doing something on Broadway again...We were onstage and the band was featured in "Movin' Out". It would have to be a similar scenario. I mean, we as a band broke ALL the rules on Broadway! Broadway is very structured and most musicians would be immediately fired for the stuff we were doing. Billy Joel had our backs though. We were a damn rock band and we acted like it! Some of the subs on "Movin' Out" still play Broadway shows. They tell me when other Broadway musicians find out they subbed on "Movin' Out" they ask, "Are the rumors true?" I guess we made a name for ourselves and we certainly pissed off the establishment. A job well done I'd say!
The picture of the tequila boxes was the band dressing room at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway during "Movin' Out". Drinking backstage at the show was A BIG No No on Broadway.. We didn't give a shit! - Greg Smith
Could you briefly tell us where you met your fellow musicians in Off the Road? I love the fact that Chuck Burgi is a member. I really like the "Bent Out of Shape" album by Rainbow that he was on and of course the "Black Masquerade" live offering that you were both part of. What about Phil and John? Are they from the Long Island area? I checked out some clips on YouTube and ReverbNation; you guys rule! You should come over and tour Europe J
Ha! Off The Road! Well, as the name suggests, it's something I do when I'm...off the road! Usually a trio, we mainly play old fun tunes at clubs near my house in the Northeast of Pennsylvania. 60's - 70's rock. The newest song we do is Gary Moore's "Still Got The Blues". These days Chuck is very busy with Billy Joel, so he doesn't play with us as much. John Cannavo is a local guitarist who in my opinion deserves to be famous. This guy gives me at least 3 "Holy Shit" moments every time I play with him. And you know I've played with some great guitarists so I don't say that lightly. On drums, we usually have Kevin Soffera, an amazing drummer with great groove and pocket and chops for miles. He's played with Breaking Benjamin and Seether. I sing most of the material and John sings as well. We'd love to come and tour Europe but I don't think any promoters would hire a cover band to tour! Ha! Let me know if you find one and we'll be there for sure!
Given that your discography/resume is extremely impressive and vast, I can imagine that it must be quite challenging to compile a set list whenever you are about to play a gig with Off the Road. There are so many classic tunes to choose from. I mean, you have recorded and/or performed with Billy Joel, Joe Lynn Turner, Alice Cooper, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, Dokken, Graham Bonnett, Over the Rainbow, Mitch Ryder, Vinnie Moore, Alan Parsons Project, and Wendy O. Williams over the years, just to name a few. That is a lot of song material J
We usually write a set list and then ignore it! Although John and grew up in different places, we have a huge repertoire of the same era of music between us. Sometimes he'll just yell out "Key of A." I'll hear him playing and it's something old I've heard a million times. Once I know the key, I'll know where the changes are going...mostly...Ha! That to me is the fun of doing a band like Off the Road; the spontaneity. We have lots of fun and the audience enjoys it too.
You have been recording and performing music for quite a few years now, so I was wondering; is it ever not fun to be a working musician? Where do you find the inspiration to keep going?
The inspiration for me is I still love it as much as I did when I was a teenager. I always tell people that when I'm on tour, I get paid for the long days of travel and for being away from my family. The playing is free! The only time it was ever "not fun" was the very, very short amount of time I played in a wedding band. It was depressing. You'd be treated like crap by waiters and kitchen staff. Not at all fun. That felt like work and I never want playing to FEEL like work.
The music industry has changed radically since the turn of the millennium. Piracy and illegal downloading and so on, but what do you think about the way in which fans and listeners «consume» music these days i.e. digital platforms? It bugs me that nobody gives a shit about the album format anymore. Nobody seems to listen to an album from beginning to end nowadays. What are your thoughts on all of this?
It certainly bugs me too. They'll never know the joy of getting a new album, checking out the pictures and the lyrics on the jacket. I'm glad I grew up in a time when I could experience that.
Considering just how impressive and mind-blowingly awesome your discography is and how many great artists you have performed and played with, you ought to write a book/a biography at some point. I am just thinking aloud here, of course. But seriously, I think a Greg Smith biography would be both fascinating and compelling. Have you ever considered writing one?
I did tell my story from the beginning to someone who is an up-and-coming author. A person I'd known for nearly 30 years and trusted. Someone I'd played in a band with. He approached me and was very excited about doing it. We had a verbal agreement as to what the terms would be. We spoke of it many times. After many months of telling him the whole story, when I was finally finished, he sent me a contract so we could make it official. The terms in the contract did not reflect the terms we spoke of many times. He refused to change the terms and I refused to let him basically own my story.
It seems that you are as active as ever in terms of touring and recording music. Correct me if I am wrong, but in recent years, you have been touring and/or recording with Ted Nugent, Classic Rock All Stars, Ted Poley, Off The Road, and probably others that have slipped my mind. It is extremely inspiring to us fans that you are still out there giving it your all. Do you still feel as passionate and as committed to music as you did when you started out as a professional musician?
As I mentioned before, I love it as much as I did when I was a teenager. That's why I put together a band like Off The Road. Because I love playing and can continue to play, sing, and keep my chops up between tours. It also allows me to play with other musicians I greatly respect and enjoy playing with.
When looking back on your career and all the different people and bands that you have worked with, do you harbor any regrets?
Only one...I wish I would have stayed in closer contact with Wendy O Williams. She was a great person. I miss her and I feel terrible I didn't do more to remain close to her.
Thank you so much for this interview, Greg. Any final words to the readers of Eternal Terror Live?
Thanks readers for being fans of good old Rock-n-Roll! Hope to see you all soon!
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We have a new site www.g-lish.org where you can read all articles from This is Ghana in a much more organised fashion. Read Cost of living and travel in numbers there.
The exchange rate is approximately 1 Ghana Cedi = US$0.55. 100 Pesewas = 1 Ghana Cedi. (Like cents to the dollar...took me a while to work that one out.) US$1 = about 1.15-20 Cedis. It is fluctuating a lot at the moment so double check when you have to do the sums
375 ml bottle of Coke/Fanta/Sprite 40-45 pesewas
500 ml sachet of water 5 pesewas
500 ml bottle of water 50 pesewas
Bottle of Star or other local beers 1-1.20 Cedis
bowl of rice, egg, beans and stew on the street: 50 pesewas-1 Cedi
1 Grilled plantain on street 20 pesewas
1 bowl of fufu on street with some kind of meat 1 Cedi
Chicken and fried rice in "chop" bar 3-5 Cedis
Pizza in Accra or major city 10 Cedis
Cup of coffee at cafe in Accra 3 Cedis
Small tin of milk 90 pesewas
Packet of Lipton tea (about 20 bags) 1 Cedi
Small tin of Nescafe 1 Cedi (if you like real coffee you must buy it in Accra Mall 4-8 Cedis)
Packet of spaghetti 60 pesewas
Cup of rice 50 pesewas--depending on type of rice
You can buy all sorts of western products at petrol/gas stations all over Ghana, including toiletries, drinks and chocolate.
Share taxi between towns in most parts of Ghana 40-80 pesewas
Charter taxi across Accra from, say, airport to Kaneshie 4-5 Cedis (but not in an official airport taxi, you have to walk down to the road and haggle).
Official airport taxis cost about 8-10 Cedis at least, anywhere (I always walked to the street and haggled). Never ever pay more than 10.
Cheap backpacker room 5-10 Cedis
Mid-range room 10-30 Cedis
Expensive 40 Cedis plus
Visit to the local doctor 2-5 Cedis
Blood test 2-5 Cedis
Visit to well-known clinics in Accra 10-30 Cedis
Packet of doxycycline (anti malarials) that you can buy over the counter in any pharmacy in Ghana: 1 Cedi for about 10 tabs.
You might also want to read 15 Facts About Ghana in which I comment about the old currency and how it is still quoted by most street sellers.
May 8, 2009
Cost of living and travel in numbers
Labels: Cost of living in numbers, culture, currency, food, travel, travel tips
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- AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 5:26 PM
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Thanks for this brilliant breakdown.
A recent update would be life saving.
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Any chance you'll update? Perhaps in USD terms as well.ReplyDelete
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Madonna has a new mission: to end ageism. And women everywhere should back her up on this. Madonna is 56 and she endures horrible insults because of the way she dresses. She says she has no intention of changing her style because she's no longer in her 20's. While it's not socially acceptable to discriminate against gays or blacks, somehow it has become okay to criticize women's looks and choices as they get older. Not men, just women. "It's still a sexist society." She's right.
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Posted by Janet on February 26, 2015
26 Comments so far
By Theresa
On February 26, 2015 at
Those shoes look ridiculous.
By Colin
On February 27, 2015 at
Showbiz would be a duller place without her
By xyz
On February 27, 2015 at
@Colin, what are u on?
By bon
On February 27, 2015 at
One way you try to hold on to your youth is your clothes, but no matter what she's still 56.
By ah-yuck
On February 27, 2015 at
She's a beast, period.
By No Way
On February 27, 2015 at
Frankenstein shoes!
I don't care if she dresses her 'age' or not, but I've often thought she selects ugly things to wear, regardless of her age. But hey that's just me and I don't have a billion in the bank.
By diva
On February 27, 2015 at
No Way, that is exactly what I was going to say!
Frankenstein shoes!
By Theresa
On February 27, 2015 at
Herman Munster shoes!!! Thank you Diva and No Way. That's what they are!!! Why would anyone wear those?
By mister baja
On February 27, 2015 at
this is exactly why she is still a HUGE 'star'.
By allan
On February 27, 2015 at
she is not the only "celebrity" who wears ugly shoes look at most pictures and the shoes are not even the correct size women and their shoes are a mystery to me
By Noblecascade
On February 27, 2015 at
she is going to end up pitiful in her older years like Mae West.
By Daggers
On February 27, 2015 at
Im convinced she has a pact with Satan to keep her mug in the limelight and keeping big bucks rolling in.(like in Rosemary's Baby or The Omen). She is constantly flashing the Devil sign with her pinky and forefinger, indicating she follows the dark side.
By nope
On February 27, 2015 at
a woman who capitalized on her sexuality and even used her sexuality to manipulate others is in no position to complain about sexism.
madonna is part of the problem!
she had no problem with sexism when she was 25 but now 30 years later she finds there is an issue!
selective memory.
By susieserb
On February 27, 2015 at
nope beautifully stated, BRAVO. I detested how she dressed in her yewt, why should I appreciated it NOW???
By Palermo
On February 27, 2015 at
Totally agree with nope. Age with grace, trying to look 20 until the grave is just sad really.
By Philberto Cardenez
On February 27, 2015 at
A filthy disgrace of a Woman interested in one aim, extracting dollars out of the pockets of the poor and middle class.
By Someone
On February 27, 2015 at
Looking good! Doesn't matter. Ditch the shoes. Don't need them to tell the world you are looking fantantistic!
By Dee Cee
On February 27, 2015 at
Yay for us.. she finally noticed a lot of her old audience and fans are missing.. but that still doesn't stop her from stubbornly acting like a old fool.
By Paul
On February 27, 2015 at
Race and orientation are not an "outfits" that can be changed on a whim.
Her entire life has been lived for the "effect" it has on others. It is her right to dress like an aged bondage hooker if she wants to. It is also my right to think she is a a creepy and desperate looking. I haven't listened to her music since the 80's and I am sure she is heart broken because of it.
Her current wealth and past success allow her the freedom to behave in this way. Without the money it would be a very different story.
By cheryl kidd
On February 27, 2015 at
Daggers, thanks for the laughs
By Strom
On March 1, 2015 at
She is so Hot!
By IthoughtIhadseenitall
On March 2, 2015 at
Orthopedic Grandma shoes
By Strom
On March 8, 2015 at
Poor little imposter. So wants to be famous like Strom.
Madonna was also pounding lesbo Jenny Shimizu regularly:
By Strom
On April 10, 2015 at
Important breaking Hollywood news:
By toomuch
On June 17, 2015 at
I agree with Nope. She is turning into a caricature of herself like Mae West did, and it's not pretty to watch.
Those Frankenstein monster shoes look like she's wearing grandma's footwear.
By Strom
On June 17, 2015 at
Nude and scrubbed of makeup she might be a fright!


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ANGOLA (09/28/2017) Sarah Zimmer, art lecturer at Trine University, will speak on Part Gothic Revival-100% American, inspired by Grant Wood's famous painting American Gothic, on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Wells Theater inside Taylor Hall on the Trine campus and is part of the university's Fall 2017 Humanities Symposia. It is free and open to the public.
Zimmer's presentation enters a gothic vernacular home built c. 1870 in a small Midwestern town.
"I promise that I won't ask the viewers to make anything, but I will ask them to go on a journey and listen to how I make art and what inspired this project," said Zimmer.
Part Gothic Revival - 100% American, aims at taking the viewer along on excavations and discoveries. It does not attempt to paint a portrait, but invites the viewer to construct the larger portrait of the Midwestern home and inhabitants.
"The project surveys layers of the physical house, revealing decoration trends of different eras and style choices of past occupants. Artifacts and items found within the house and on the grounds also play a role at constructing perceptions of the people who lived there, their interests, their means and their everyday activities," said Zimmer.
Zimmer added, "Attendees can expect to hear about an array of themes central to the project, including architecture, archeology, stories, and identity."
Join the conversation, #TrineU.
Trine University, an internationally recognized, private, co-educational, residential institution, offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the Allen School of Engineering & Technology, Ketner School of Business, College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Franks School of Education, Jannen School of Arts & Sciences and Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences. Trine is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and offers 23 varsity sports. Its golf program includes the university-owned 18-hole championship Zollner Golf Course. Founded in 1884 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org), Trine operates a 450-acre main campus in Angola, Indiana, and education resource centers throughout Indiana and Michigan.


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New research chair in Social Practice and Community Engagement
Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Social Practice and Community Engagement
Emily Carr University of Art + Design invites applications and nominations for the position of Canada Research Chair (Tier 2).
Subject to budgetary and final approval by the Board of Governors, this is a tenure track appointment governed by the Faculty Association Collective Agreement, commencing in 2012.
Emily Carr University enjoys an outstanding history of excellence that includes talented faculty and diverse and successful alumni. Located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, we attract over 1800 exceptional students to our art, design, and media undergraduate and graduate programs from over 60 countries worldwide. With a rich tradition of highly successful visual art practice and research, Emily Carr is also generating great excitement with its design and media arts programs and its cutting edge digital facilities and research partnerships and opportunities. The Emily Carr research culture is a strategically important element of the University. The University leads the country in the contributions its makes to research in studio-based art, design and media. The research function is integrated with the community through applied research projects with industry sponsors, through vibrant co-op and internship programs and through a variety of other programs with galleries, museums and NGOs.
As Emily Carr's Research Chair and in an environment of inspiring students and colleagues, this is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, emerging researcher. We are seeking someone who is actively engaged in practice-based investigations and research within the areas of public art, community engagement, and social practice. Candidates should have experience developing sustainable community relationships and can collaboratively advance research in the visual arts, media arts, and/or design practice.
The successful candidate has demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in the area of practice-based interdisciplinary creative research. Working in the Centre for Public Art and Community Engagement s/he will utilize the established studio and academic strengths within Emily Carr and participate in regional and international research networks, building upon their own well established networks and attracting excellent calibre students and future researchers. The successful candidate must propose a high calibre, innovative research program and be able to attract high calibre, mentees/trainees, students and future researchers.
Candidates for this position should hold a recent (within 10 years) PhD, have teaching experience, a creative research profile and publication record. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Hiring will be in accordance with Emily Carr University's hiring policy and the collective agreement. The application must include the following: a statement outlining qualifications for this position, a portfolio of professional work, current research programs and a future research plan, a curriculum vitae, a sample of relevant published writing, and the names and contact information of three referees. The University will seek permission from the applicant before contacting the referees.
Please send applications (quoting Competition #F001-2011) by March 18 2011 to:
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As an employment equity employer, we encourage applications from women, First Nations, visible minorities and people with disabilities. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.


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Album Trailer: Bad Meets Evil – Hell: The Sequel
Eminem and Royce Da 5'9″s album Hell The Sequel drops on June 14th.
Pre-order on iTunes or Amazon.
One Response to "Album Trailer: Bad Meets Evil – Hell: The Sequel"
in my opinion on June 8th, 2011 6:10 am
damn… the real slim shady days… slim shady lp is still eminems best album
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White Lodging announced the opening of the dual branded Aloft and Element hotel complex in downtown Austin, Texas. In addition to the 32-story development offering the 278-room Aloft Austin Downtown and 144-room Element Austin Downtown, the property features Caroline, an on-site restaurant, coffeehouse and bakery, as well as Upstairs at Caroline, an urban background playground complete with a bar for the 21+ locals and guests.
"We are thrilled to bring two exciting hotel properties together and into one building to the downtown Austin market," said General Manager, David Meisner. "The Aloft brand offers a tech-forward, vibrant experience and a modern style that is different by design, while the first Element in Austin will appeal to those wishing to be a bit more zen, balancing between life and work with a focus on wellness on the road."
Located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and 7th Street, Caroline's urban and contemporary feel is complemented by an uncomplicated, communal and lively atmosphere. The neighborhood spot is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving traditional American cuisine with unique local touches coupled with made-from-scratch bakery items. Signature dishes on the market-driven menu include the Artichoke Benedict, Quinoa Chili Bowl and Hot & Crunchy Halibut. Caroline is the perfect place to gather for coffee or cocktails, a quick bite or a full meal, a formal dining experience or a causal get together for those who live, work and play in the neighborhood.
"Caroline is welcoming to everyone, and we hope locals treat it as their go-to spot regardless of the meal or experience they're looking for," Meisner said. "We are excited to make our mark in the vibrant weekend brunch scene with regularly scheduled live music performances in addition to games such as foosball, cornhole, Jenga and billiards. Upstairs at Caroline is the outdoor social environment everyone craves for both after-work and weekend play."
Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown are within walking distance to the renowned 6th Street Entertainment District live music venues, restaurants and shops. Also nearby are the Warehouse District, the 2nd Street District, the Austin Convention Center, the University of Texas at Austin campus and the Texas State Capitol Building. The hotels will share amenities including an oversized 24-hour fitness center and nearly 1,380 square feet of flexible meeting space, ideal for both business meetings and social gatherings. Fast and free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the hotel.
Aloft Austin Downtown will feature spacious, loft-like rooms with high ceilings, oversized windows, an ultra-comfortable platform bed and large walk-in showers with complimentary Bliss Spa® products. A convenient grab-n-go kiosk will offer an array of sweet, savory and healthy food, snacks and drinks available 24 hours a day.
Upstairs at Caroline will offer the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing cocktail while catching up-and-coming music acts with Live at Aloft Hotels. It will feature an open air second-floor terrace that overlooks Congress Avenue.
Aloft Hotels is a trailblazer in the live-music scene worldwide. The brand has always been committed to cutting-edge music programming, leading the way as an industry innovator by supporting live acts in its hotels through its Live at Aloft Hotels music program held on properties across the globe. The popular, no-cover acoustic sets showcase emerging talent with live, intimate performances in the hotel for both guests and music-loving locals.
Element Austin Downtown will boast light-filled studios as well as one-bedroom suites featuring fluid designs, modular furniture, flat-screen televisions, large desks with open shelving and custom-designed closets. Bathrooms will be spa-inspired, with an invigorating rain shower and dual-flush toilet. Rooms will also offer fully equipped kitchens and the signature Heavenly® Bed. Guests can stay on the move with the Element brand's Bikes to Borrow program and enjoy fun and free extras including complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, the signature RISE breakfast, RELAX evening reception, and salon bar carts stocked with premium wines and beers, soft drinks and snacks, available after hours.
Aloft Austin Downtown and Element Austin Downtown are owned by an affiliate of White Lodging; REI Real Estate, Inc.; and Poe Companies and will be managed by White Lodging. They will be the 22nd and 23rd White Lodging managed hotels in the Austin area.
Logos, product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.


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NASCAR is all about time. Spend less of it on the track than the other guy and you might win. Save more of it off the track and you'll make the most of your three days off between races. (It's often less.) For six current drivers, an airplane is the answer to saving time.
Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Carl Edwards, Kyle Petty, Bill Elliott, and Greg Biffle have pilot certificates. As a pilot yourself, you have more in common with them than you realize. Here are their stories, plus those of student pilot Krissie Newman, wife of driver Ryan Newman, and team owner and pilot Jack Roush.
This racing season, let's hope a pilot wins the Sprint Cup.
Jack Roush, owner of Roush-Fenway Racing, is a single-pilot jet owner who is impressed with driver candidates who are pilots. He has more driver-pilots on his team than any other NASCAR team. "It's people who are interested in aviation—both in regard to being pilots and are challenged and enthused about the hardware involved—who also carry with them the interest in the hardware for the race cars," Roush said.
Roush's near-fatal Air Cam collision with power-line support wires during a birthday celebration two years ago left his enthusiasm for aviation undamaged. "I own a mid-1940s J–3 Cub, I've got a North American AT–6 that was built in 1944, I've got a P–51B model Mustang that was built in 1943, a P–51D model Mustang that was built in 1944, a Hawker Beechcraft Premier 1A that was built in 2007 that I fly as my daily flier; we've got two Boeing 727-200s that we fly our race teams with, and we've got three more 727s that are not airworthy that we use as parts."
His restored North American P–51 Mustangs are dedicated to the heroes of World War II. "Col. [Bud] Anderson actually had four Mustangs that carried the Old Crow motif. The third B model is the one that I just restored and completed and took to Oshkosh for the first time in 2008."
Mark Martin is a cheerleader for business aviation, yet he never flies for the $100 hamburger. "I don't fly for fun if that's what you mean—ever. I go places that are fun," he said, smiling. "But no, I'm not a sport flyer. If you can be an enthusiast for business aviation, I'm as much enthused about that as a sport flyer would be about doing aerobatics. It's weird. I am sure that's probably not common. I have an obsessive-compulsive personality and that's what I obsess about outside of race cars."
Martin bought his first airplane in 1992. In just three years he had his private, multiengine, and instrument ratings, and in 1995 he bought his first Cessna CitationJet (CJ) but was not yet qualified to fly it. "I moved to Florida in the fall of 1994 and in 1995 I realized that I needed to go to the race shop a lot on Tuesday. My pilot still lived in North Carolina and he commuted for the races, but midweek that didn't make sense for me to have to drag him back and forth. So I decided I needed to get where I could do that trip." By the end of 1996 Martin qualified for single-pilot operations in the CJ. "I admit it was an incredibly aggressive schedule," Martin said. (He has a Cessna Citation CJ4 on order.)
"I got into flying during the off season and I was somewhat bored," Matt Kenseth said. "I wanted to find something constructive to do. I've always been real interested in airplanes, riding to the races and all. I thought I'd take up flying and see if I liked it." He found a Cessna 172 and took some lessons with the pilot of his Citation 501 to "see if it was something I wanted to do."
It was, but he didn't find it particularly easy. "It was challenging. I wasn't really a very great student in school so there were certain things that were hard for me to grasp and still are. Other things were pretty easy, kind of second nature. A lot of the mechanics [of flying go] with what we've always done [in racing]. I don't fly home after a race. You're in the car for three, three and a half hours. You're hot and tired. Everybody's rushed to get out of there. But mostly I enjoy flying to the races, to appearances, home to Wisconsin to see my family, stuff like that."
He owns a new Mooney Acclaim and is a huge fan of its Garmin glass cockpit. "The technology is amazing. I learned to fly in a 182 that had a standard panel in it. When I got my multi I moved up and flew a [Cessna] 340 for a year and a half. When I moved into the Mooney it just amazed me, with that G1000. You know, all the situational awareness and the weather, and being able to do everything right there. I really enjoy that. You have the information at your fingertips right away."
Carl Edwards wanted to be a military pilot since high school but changed direction toward racing during college. But the love of flying was never lost. He owns a Piper J–3 Cub, an Extra 300L aerobatic tailwheel aircraft, and a Cessna CitationJet.
"I looked early on at the military planes, and the idea of flying them just seemed like it would be one of the neatest careers in the world. Until I started racing and that started taking off, my loose plan was to try to be in the military. So I got my pilot's license while I was in high school."
Edwards uses his CJ to commute to and from races. "Since January [2008] I've been flying single-pilot. I went to FlightSafety at San Antonio, and followed up with a couple of more hours training with Jim Watkins [at the Jet Flight Academy in Sanford, Florida]."
Watkins speaks highly of Edwards as a pilot, and also counts Mark Martin, Bill Elliott, and Rusty Wallace among his students. "Elliott is good. Mark Martin is the most focused guy in the world," Watkins said. He also ferries the Dassault Falcon 50 used by John Travolta.
Edwards has a friend who wants to take a Piper Saratoga to Australia and sell it there, and Edwards plans to go along.
Greg Biffle's Cessna 210 sits in the hangar most days, remembering the days when it was Biffle's favorite. If an airplane could have feelings, Biffle's 210 would feel jilted. "I got the helicopter bug probably two or three years ago and did about 10 hours in a [Robinson] R44 out of Lake Norman Air Park [North Carolina], and then that operation moved. I put it off for about a year, year and a half. Our schedule is so busy. Then I started looking around for a helicopter again. Bill Elliott was selling his helicopter. He had a [Bell] 206B-3 helicopter, so I bought it, got my license. Then one of the guys caught wind that I was thinking about leasing a Bell 407. Word gets around the community pretty fast. So one of the other guys that works in the garage area knew that I might be selling my 206. Before I wanted to, he came to me and was like, 'I want to buy it. I want your helicopter.' So I sold it a week and a half ago.
"But he wanted it that bad, and so I'm working a deal to lease a 407 and keep it in my hangar. So I have to go to ground school for three days, and then I have to do two days of flying to be checked off in the 407 so I can get on the insurance and fly it."
Biffle finished third in the chase for the 2008 Sprint Cup; Carl Edwards finished second and Matt Kenseth eleventh.
Kyle Petty bought a beautiful Cessna Columbia 400 before he knew how to fly. But to pass his checkride late last fall he rented a Cessna 172. Why did he get a Columbia first? That's the way the Pettys do things. "I didn't grow up driving at a short track or a dirt track. I grew up going to Cup races with my father [Richard Petty]. When I started, the first place he sent me was Daytona. He said, you're going to Daytona if you're going to learn to drive. That made sense to me. That was what Richard Petty said. That had to be right. I go to Daytona, and I won my first race.
"When we started looking at aircraft, I looked for whatever was the most technically advanced. So a composite aircraft with a glass cockpit was what the Columbia featured, and that was where I went. To learn in that environment, to learn with a joystick, to learn with a glass cockpit, to learn with a GPS and the weather programs they have on the Garmin—and then to jump back and sit in a 172—you think, My gosh, they've come a long way. To me it wasn't as much foreign as it was antiquated."
"It's funny when you look at motorsports and look at the number of drivers that fly themselves. They look at it as their opportunity to get away from 200,000 people, to get to an airport and fly a Cessna or Mooney or Columbia or whatever it may be. It's that little bit more freedom to be able to spend more time with your family."
Bill Elliott has owned enough airplanes to fill a used-airplane lot, and started out the way most of us did—by taking a demonstration ride at the local airport. "I took a lesson; they flew me around the pattern one time. So I went back and started taking lessons. I was able to go at it pretty aggressively, and I got my pilot's license in January of '77. In 1982 or 1983 I bought a Cessna Cardinal RG. I flew it for a little while and got my instrument rating, and then I bought a Cessna 210.
"After that I bought a [Piper] Cheyenne II and kept it for six years. Then I sold it and bought a [Cessna] Conquest II and kept it for six years. Then I got into some Citation stuff and had a straight Citation II, then I had an SII, and then I bought a CJ2. I kept it for several years and then I sold it. I backed up to just a straight CJ. I had a friend who wanted the CJ so I sold it and bought another Conquest II, and that's what I have now. I love the Conquest II. I've got an R44 helicopter I fly. I've been helicopter rated since late '89. I've had some [Bell] JetRanger stuff. I just like an R44. It's a simple aircraft. I think Frank [Robinson] did a really good job with that aircraft. It just seems to work well for what I do. Then I've got another Cardinal RG that I fly, and I've got an Extra 300."
Krissie Newman is not a driver, but she's on the circuit with her husband, driver Ryan Newman, and she attends every race as licensing and marketing contract manager. Watching helicopters arrive and depart the infield inspired her to take helicopter lessons, and she's about ready to solo.
"Time has been my biggest challenge. It's hard working during the week and then trying to carve out time to do your studies, get your flight time in, and learn what you are doing and really be able to focus on it."
Helping motivate her training is her work through The Ryan Newman Foundation. Their home has become an underground railroad for dogs in trouble, and one day her strays will fly with her to new homes.
"We're very big in animal welfare and in spaying and neutering, and trying to get Humane Societies the support they need. But we also have a project called the Humane Alliance that has a national spay/neuter response team that goes out to different states and counties and helps open spay/neuter clinics. And then, when I get my helicopter license, I can do animal transport," she added.


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Lou Diamond Phillips
|Lou Diamond Phillips
Lou Diamond Phillips, August 2007
Lou Diamond Upchurch
February 17, 1962
Subic Bay Naval Station, Philippines[1]
|Actor, film director, television director
|Years active
Julie Cypher (1987–1990)
Kelly Phillips (1994–2007)
Yvonne Marie Boismier (2007–present)
Lou Diamond Phillips (né Upchurch; born February 17, 1962) is an American actor and director.[2][3] His breakthrough came when he starred in the film La Bamba as Ritchie Valens. He earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Stand and Deliver and a Tony Award nomination for his role in The King and I. Other notable films in which Phillips has starred include Courage Under Fire, Che, and Love Takes Wing.
- Early life 1
- Career 2
Personal life 3
- Relationships and family 3.1
- Arrest 3.2
- Activism 4
- Awards and achievements 5
- Filmography 6
- References 7
- External links 8
Early life
Phillips was born at the Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines, the son of Lucita Umayam Arañas and Gerald Amon Upchurch, an officer in the United States Navy.[1][4][5] His father was an American of Scotch-Irish and one-quarter Cherokee descent, and his mother, a native of Candelaria, Zambales, is Filipino, with distant Chinese, Hawaiian and Spanish ancestry.[5][6][7]
Phillips was named after Marine legend Leland "Lou" Diamond.[8] After his father died, he took his stepfather's surname "Phillips" as his own.[6]
He was raised in Texas, where he attended Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, graduating in 1980. He graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BFA in Drama.
The first low-budget film in which he starred was called Trespasses. Phillips' big break came with the starring role in 1987's La Bamba, in which he played early rocker Ritchie Valens. Prior to his cinematic breakthrough, he starred in the Miami Vice episode "Red Tape" (13 Mar 1987), portraying detective Bobby Diaz.
In 1988, Phillips co-starred with Edward James Olmos in the inner-city high school drama Stand and Deliver, in a role for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture". He plays Angel Guzman, a cholo gangster who is inspired by his math teacher, Jaime Escalante, to excel at calculus. Working to master the subject, he develops a friendship with his teacher. Stand and Deliver was filmed before La Bamba, but it was released a year later. In 1988 and 1990, Phillips co-starred with Emilio Estevez and Kiefer Sutherland in the Western films Young Guns and Young Guns II, in which he plays Jose Chavez y Chavez, a historical Old West outlaw.
In the mid-1990s, Phillips was a vocalist with the Los Angeles-based rock group The Pipefitters.[9]
In 1996, Phillips made his Broadway debut as the King in Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's The King and I. Phillips won a Theatre World Award and was nominated for both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance.[10]
In 1998, he starred as Cisco, the counterpart of the main character Melvin Smiley (played by Mark Wahlberg), in the comedy-action movie The Big Hit.
He later featured a minor role in the TV sitcom George Lopez (2002–2004) as George Lopez's half-brother.
Phillips starred in four episodes of the radio series The Twilight Zone: Vol. 1, "A Kind of a Stopwatch"; Vol. 3, "The Parallel; Vol. 10, "Miniature"; and Vol. 12, "Long Live Walter Jameson".
On September 11, 2007, Phillips joined the touring troupe for Lerner and Loewe's Camelot in the role of King Arthur.[11]
He also played a role in the first season of the TV series 24 as secret government agent Mark DeSalvo, opposite former Young Guns star Kiefer Sutherland. Phillips played the recurring role of FBI agent Ian Edgerton in the television series Numb3rs. Edgerton is an FBI tracker and sniper who works as an instructor at Quantico FBI Academy when he is not working a case in the field. Phillips won the second season of the NBC reality series, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, over pro-wrestler Torrie Wilson. Lou currently hosts the weekly series An Officer and a Movie on The Military Channel. This series features various theatrical World War II dramas, with discussion breaks during the film in which Phillips interviews members of the US Military and Intelligence communities about details of the events that inspired each film.
Phillips had a recurring role as Colonel Telford in the Stargate Universe television series during its two-season run on the SyFy channel 2009-2011. He played the would-be commander of the Destiny expedition, who is left behind when an accident launches an unsuspecting crew into deep space. The commander works from Earth to bring the crew home, often coming into conflict with the shipborne command characters.
Phillips has been a regular poker player since college.[12] In May 2009, Phillips placed 31st of 403 entrants in the 2009 California State Poker Championship Limit Texas hold 'em.[13] He placed in the money at the $10,000 July 2009 World Series of Poker World Championship No Limit main event.[14] He was eliminated as the original field of 6,494 was trimmed from 407 to 185. He entered the day in 114th place among the 407 and was eliminated on the final hand of the day finishing in 186th place and earning $36,626.[15][16]
In January 2012, he was one of eight celebrities participating in the Food Network reality series, Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.[17] On January 29, 2012, he was announced as the winner with a Zagat score of 28 out of 30, winning $50,000 for his charity.
In June 2012, Philips began costarring in Longmire, about a modern-day sheriff played by Robert Taylor. Phillips plays Henry Standing Bear, a Native American, who is Longmire's good friend—often helping him with cases and in dealing with the reservation police who do not respect or like outsiders, especially other law enforcement.
In December 2012, he was featured in Imagine Dragons' music video for "Radioactive".
In July 2014 he replaced the injured Jason Scott Lee in Opera Australia's Melbourne production of The King and I, reprising his role as the King of Siam, playing opposite Lisa McCune as Anna Leonowens.[18]
In 2014 he also guest starred in The Wiggles Rock and Roll PreSchool DVD and makes guest appearances I their TV program on ABC.
Personal life
Relationships and family
During the making of Trespasses, he met Julie Cypher, an assistant director. They married on September 17, 1987 and divorced on August 5, 1990. Julie then announced she was a lesbian and became a partner to Melissa Etheridge.
He met Jennifer Tilly, to whom he was briefly engaged, although the two never married. He later married Penthouse model and television extra Kelly Phillips with whom he had three daughters: Grace Moorea and Isabella Patricia (twins born on October 5, 1997), and Lili Jordan born September 1999. They all reside with their mother. The two separated in 2004. Their divorce was finalized in July 2007.[19]
He began dating artist Yvonne Boismier in 2004. They married in August 2007. Their daughter, Indigo Sanara Phillips, was born in October 2007.
On August 11, 2006, he was arrested for domestic violence at his Los Angeles home following a dispute with his live-in girlfriend and future wife, makeup artist Yvonne Boismier.[20] In December 2006, he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of domestic battery and was sentenced to three years of probation. He also was ordered to undergo one year of domestic violence counseling and to serve 200 hours of community service.[21]
Phillips has been an outspoken advocate of HR 4574, the Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2006, legislation to provide the same benefits to Filipino World War II veterans who served with the United States as have been available to other U.S. World War II veterans.[22]
He is also a supporter of the Thoughtful House Center for Children, founded by Doctor Andrew Wakefield. It is controversial because of Wakefield's claims about the connection between the MMR vaccine and autism.
Phillips is very close to the Native American community. In 1990, he was adopted by the
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External links
- ^ a b Lou Diamond Upchurch's Birth Certificate
- ^ The New York Times
- ^ Los Angeles Times
- ^ Lou Diamond Phillips Biography
- ^ a b "The Return of the Native". Starweek Magazine. 1999.; no longer online, transcript at http://www.ritchievalens.org/thereturnofthenative.html
- ^ a b Second Generation
- ^ Honeycutt, Kirk (1990-08-19). "Lou Diamond Phillips: From Young Gun to Young Writer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
- ^ My name is Lou Diamond Phillips, an American citizen of Filipino descent
- ^ LA Times: Pipefitters: A Diamond Is Their Ace in the Hole
- ^ IBDb
- ^ Broadway World.com. Accessed on February 24 2008
- ^ "Lou Diamond Phillips: The Mayor of Pokerville".
- ^ "2009 California State Poker Championship: Limit Hold'em".
- ^ "2009 40th Annual World Series of Poker: World Championship NL Texas Hold'em (Event 57)". Harrah's License Company, LLC. July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- ^ Stutz, Howard (2009-07-13). "WSOP giant falls; '08 champ still in: Final table of nine expected on Wednesday".
- ^ "2009 40th Annual World Series of Poker: World Championship NL Texas Hold'em (Event 57)". Harrah's License Company, LLC. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off: New Show Premieres This Winter
- ^ "Hollywood star Lou Diamond Phillips to replace injured star of King and I " by Catherine Lambert, Herald Sun, 2 July 2014
- ^ Lou Diamond Phillips and Kelly Preston Divorce
- ^ People magazine, August 11, 2006
- ^ "Lou Diamond Phillips sentenced to probation". MSN.
- ^ Gazette.net
- ^ Phillips Finds Success With Versatility
- ^ Honeycutt, Kirk (August 19, 1990). "Lou Diamond Phillips: From Young Gun to Young Writer". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ – Cast"Bloodlines". BloodlinesMovie.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-14.
- Interface (1984)
- Trespasses (1986)
- La Bamba (1987)
- The Three Kings (TV; 1987)
- Miami Vice (TV; episode: "Red Tape"; 1987)
- Dakota (1988)
- Stand and Deliver (1988) – Angel
- Young Guns (1988)
- Disorganized Crime (1989)
- Renegades (1989)
- Young Guns II (1990)
- A Show of Force (1990)
- The First Power (1990)
- Harley (1990)
- The Dark Wind (1991)
- Ambition (1991)
- Sesame Street (1991) – Monster in the Mirror Celebrity version
- Avenue Z Afternoon (TV, 1991)
- Shadow of the Wolf (1992)
- Extreme Justice (1993)
- Wind in the Wire (1993)
- Dangerous Touch (1994)
- Sioux City (1994)
- Boulevard (1994)
- Teresa's Tattoo (1994)
- Override (TV; 1994)
- The Wharf Rat (TV; 1995)
- Teresa's Tattoo (1995)
- Undertow (1996)
- Courage Under Fire (1996)
- The Big Hit (1998)
- Another Day in Paradise (1998)
- Spin City (TV; episode: "An Officer and a Gentleman"; 1998)
- Brokedown Palace (1999)
- Orion Scope: The Grip of Christ (TV; 1999)
- In The class of his own (TV; 1999)
- Bats (1999)
- In a Class of His Own (TV; 1999)
- Picking Up the Pieces (2000)
- A Better Way to Die (2000)
- Supernova (2000)
- Route 666 (2001)
- Knight Club (2001)
- Hangman (2001)
- Wolf Lake (TV; 2001)
- Night Visions (TV; episode: "Dead Air"; 2001)
- 24 (TV; 2002) – special guest star as Warden DeSalvo at a government top secret underground prison, alongside Kiefer Sutherland
- Lone Hero (2002)
- Stark Raving Mad (2002)
- Malevolent (2002)
- The Twilight Zone (TV; episode: "The Pool Guy"; 2002)
- Absolon (2003)
- George Lopez (2003)
- Hollywood Homicide (2003)
- Red Water (TV; 2003)
- K10C: Kids' Ten Commandments (TV; 2003) – guest star as robber on third episode
- Gone But Not Forgotten (TV; 2004)
- The Trail to Hope Rose (TV; 2004)
- Murder at the Presidio (TV; 2005)
- Jack & Bobby (TV; 2005)
- Alien Express (TV; 2005)
- The Triangle (TV; 2005) – mini-series on Sci-Fi Channel, inspired by paranormal events in the Bermuda Triangle
- Striking Range (2006) (initially titled Bloodlines) – Eugene "Vash" Vasher[25]
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV; episode: "Fault"; 2006) – Victor Paul Gitano
- Numb3rs (TV; 2005–2010) – recurring role of Agent Ian Edgerton
- Aquaman (2006) – unaired pilot
- El Cortez (film) (2007)
- Fingerprints (2007)
- Psych (TV; episode: "Psy vs. Psy" 2007) – Special Agent Lars Ewing
- Termination Point (TV; 2007)
- Camelot (2007–2008)
- The Word of Promise (2007) – dramatization of the New Testament; spoken voice role as The Apostle Mark
- Che: Part Two (2008) – Mario Monje
- Never Forget (2008)
- Death Toll (2008)
- Lone Rider (2008)
- Iron Chef America (TV; episode: "Thanksgiving Showdown"; 2008) – himself as a celebrity judge
- The Beast (TV; 2009) – Patrick Swayze
- Love Takes Wing (2009) – Ray Russell
- Angel and the Badman (2009)
- Carny (2009)
- I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (TV; 2009)
- Stargate Universe (TV; 2009–2011) – Colonel David Telford
- The Invited (2010) – Garrett
- Iron Chef America (TV; episode: "Garces vs. Liken"; 2010) – himself as a celebrity judge
- American Dad! (TV; 2010) – Rusty (voice)
- Chuck (TV; 2011) – Augusto Gaez
- Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy (2010) – narrator of the audio book
- Cougar Town (TV; 2011) – himself
- Happily Divorced (TV; 2011) – David
- Locked On by Tom Clancy (2011) – narrator of the audio book
- Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off (TV; 2011) – himself
- Metal Tornado – Michael Edwards
- Southland (TV; 2012) – Officer Danny Ferguson
- Filly Brown (2012) – Jose Tonorio
- The Aquabats! Super Show! (TV; 2012) – The Spirit of the Sun
- Longmire (TV; 2012) – Henry Standing Bear
- Threat Vector by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney (2012) – narrator of the audio book
- Radioactive by Imagine Dragons (Music Video; 2012) – Boss
- Sanitarium (2013)
- Chopped (TV; 2014) – himself
- The Wiggles: Rock 'n' Roll Pre-School (2015) – himself
- The 33 (2015) – Luis "Don Lucho" Urzúa
- Sky (2015)
- 1989 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (Stand and Deliver, 1988)
- 1989 Golden Globe Award nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Stand and Deliver, 1988)
- 1989 Western Heritage Award Bronze Wrangler Theatrical Motion Picture (Young Guns, 1988). Shared with John Fusco (producer), Christopher Cain (producer), Charlie Sheen (actor), Emilio Estevez (actor), Kiefer Sutherland (actor)
- 1993 Oxfam America award for his dedication toward ending world hunger
- 1994 Houston International Film Festival Gold award for Best Theatrical Feature Film for Ultimate Revenge
- 1996 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor on Broadway (The King And I)
- 1996 Theater World Award: The King and I
- 1996 New York Outer Critics Circle: Outstanding Broadway Debut Award of an Actor, The King & I
- 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Supporting Actor – Adventure/Drama (Courage Under Fire, 1996)
- 1997 Lone Star Film & Television Award for Best Supporting Actor (Courage Under Fire, 1996)
- 2001 Filipinas magazine "Achievement award for Entertainment"
- 2003 Cinemanila Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (Philippines)
- 2005 Asia Pacific Islander Heritage Award for Excellence in Entertainment and Arts
- 2009 I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! King of the Jungle
- 2012 Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off: Winner
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Ingredients: Cornbread, 3 pats butter, 1 bunch cilantro, 2 chicken breasts, 1 sweet potato, 4 flour tortillas, 1 c white cheddar, 1 shallot, 1 tsp smoked paprika
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Place 3 pats of butter in small dish. If butter is not soft, microwave for 10 sec to soften. Rinse cilantro and remove leaves from 3-4 stems. Finely chop cilantro leaves and stir into butter. Wrap cornbread in foil and warm in oven for about 10 min. Slice into 2 pieces and serve with cilantro butter.
3. Rinse and peel sweet potato. Dice into 1 inch cubes and place in medium pot. Fill pot with enough water to cover sweet potato by 2 inches. Bring to boil over high heat and cook 8-10 minutes. While sweet potato cooks, start step 4. When sweet potato easily pierces with fork, drain water and mash sweet potato with potato masher or fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Remove chicken breasts from packaging and place in single layer in bottom of another pot. Pour in enough cold water to cover chicken by at least 1 inch and add 1 tsp salt. Bring water to boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8-12 min. While chicken poaches, begin step 5. When chicken is cooked through, remove from liquid and shred using two forks.
5. Remove peel of shallot, cut in half, and slice thinly lengthwise. Heat a small pan to medium heat with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Cook shallot with a dash of salt until translucent and slightly browned, 5-7 min.
6. Preheat a large pan to medium heat with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. On a tortilla, layer half of each of the following: mashed sweet potato, chicken, shallot, smoked paprika, and white cheddar. Place another tortilla on top. Repeat with remaining tortillas for two complete quesadillas. One at a time, place quesadilla into oiled pan (add more oil as necessary). Cook about 3 min, then carefully flip. Cook 2-4 min on other side until tortilla is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and garnish with remaining cilantro.


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We were very pleased to work with a new up and coming Tribute Band for The Who called: Who are you.
Headed by Steve Hunt the guys were looking to produce a cover of 'Pinball Wizard' and they were keen to have a performance style video with some studio shots mixed in.
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In addition to booking in a studio session, we also arranged for the guys to have some fantastic photos taken by Joanna Lane from Joanna Lane Photography, which made for a fun session producing the tracks and video and also armed the guys with a great set of imagery to use to promote their new band.
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What's scarier than snakes on a plane? Cruisewear on a plane, naturally. Karl Lagerfeld showed Chanel Cruise 2008 at the Santa Monica airport Friday evening, and frankly, we felt the whole thing never — pardon the pun — took off. Though the evening-looks were strong at times, the foho pieces that dominated the daywear collection read a little Wal-Mart to us. If you want to look like a cheap hippie, you're not going to be buying Chanel, are you? Karl does best when playing out rich-girl-in-society-lady's-hand-me-downs, not spoiled-rich-girl-hits-Salvation-Army.
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Face the problems that everyone's found
We must replace what we took out of the ground
Face the problems that everyone's found
We must replace what we took out of the ground
[Verse 1: GZA]
The echo from machine gun rounds simmers
And a fallen soldier, his weapon hangs on his shoulder, lights get dimmer
Key swingin' back and forth in the ignition
The stench was only part of the horrible condition
As he waits for the smoke to clear
All he heard was the blast from in the bombs that kept ringin' in his ear
Along with gun-bearin' troops with fatigues and wearin' boots
From miles away, whether night or day they hear 'em shoot
It's a very unforgivin' and hostile environment
The military hardware, the only requirement
A world with a decease is just a thing of the past
Every advance is more costly than the last
The president's madness is responsible for losses
Political forces, land littered with corpses
Like the youth from the streets that gambled and get scarred
Even the troops in the field bet it all for one cause
Face the problems that everyone's found
We must replace what we took out of the ground
[Verse 2: Raekwon]
We grew up y'all, die-hard dummies, pourin' coke and guns
Violence was near so hallways were plungy
Dirty jean, hoodie on boys, stealin' stereos to get on
I did my first crime when I was born
Young king [?] realize
Life'll put you in a short spot, gun c*cked, we was already signed
Day to day slingin', til once, we formed an ill line
Dynamic duos, all we did was threw O's
Police chased us in buildings, different places
This is real then, do me a favor, keep it from children
We was bad guys, stressin' for money
Regulate and start a strong clique, I was that n*gga, don't forget
Time to time thinkin' 'bout time, little time left
Time piece is on, new Nikes, switchin' nines
In the buildin', pourin' out rhymes, don't let the cycle happen again
You might get trapped if you rewind
[Hook x2]
[Verse 3: Cappadonna]
Staten Africa, move through the rat holes with the hunger
All the Jakes, look Archie Bunker
Scheme on your cracks, plot, and jump yah
I can't wait to get out, released from the barracks
So I can chop more [?], hunt gems
My army got lion's dens
See through your technology, advanced behavior
Renewal of the street mind, I speak mine
Little kids run through your hall, addicted to spray paint
Thugs clash with the unjust, it's untrust in these hallways
But love always, all of my dudes from back in the days
We 'place hard times with better ways
On some grown man sh*t, gettin' that child support paid
Never call out [?]
Mothaf*ck what you heard, it's the gods in here
Never slack on that music, it's very sincere
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MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN – Around the world there are many drinking establishments called 'Temple Bar' (Bar El Templo in Spanish); the name appears to originate in Ireland, where the area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin is known as 'Temple Bar', and is the home of the 'Temple Bar Pub', arguably the most famous bar to carry the name. Many others around the world have copied the name, or have used the same name due to their proximity to a church or temple.
Bar El Templo in Mérida appears to have been named for the latter; situated as it is nearby the church in Parque de la Mejorada, on the east side of centro. There has been an establishment with this name in this location for more than 8 years; in 2006 it was opened as a restaurant; the current incarnation however dates back to 2010, and has chosen a rather unusual 'alternative religious' theme for its décor. Paintings feature religious figures wearing lucha libre (wrestling) masks, while a somewhat bizarre mural, with an alternative depiction of the Last Supper greets you in the lobby. A picture of St. Jude in the men's room advises you not to drink and drive, while a picture of Jesus wearing an Apple (as in iPhone) t-shirt, and carrying a martini and a cigarette is emblazoned on the menu. Given all of this, you might expect the bar to be patronized by Goths and devil worshipers, and staffed by greasy haired waiters dressed in black. As regulars however, we're pleased to reassure you that this is not the case; the customers are a normal cross section of Mérida centro society, while the friendly staff are clean and well presented.
The front room at El Templo is largely empty and unused in the evenings, in fact, from Monday – Friday from 12 noon – 4.30pm it functions as a cocina economica, serving tasty, value priced lunches with fresh vegetables; highly recommended if you are in the area. There are a few tables here towards the back, which are used as overflow from the bar when it gets busy. The main bar area is in the rear, behind the entrance lobby, anchored by a long bar with plenty of stools, together with 4 tables large enough to seat 4 – 5. Behind the bar counter is a huge black and white photo display showcasing head shots of famous people ranging from Margaret Thatcher to Fidel Castro to Madonna.
There's an outdoor terrace seating area with a number of tables too, where smoking is permitted. The building was originally a colonial house, and features the high ceilings that the early residents must have enjoyed. Be sure to look down as well, at the original tiled floors which still remain.
The menu offers a good choice of food and beverage options at very reasonable prices, as well as combos featuring a bucket of beer with various menu items at reduced prices. We particularly recommend the Tlayuda, a Oaxaca style giant crisp tortilla, topped with beans, chorizo, cheese and avocado. My mouth is watering while I write about it, it's that good. It's $63 pesos, and makes a substantial appetizer for two, or enough for one person as a meal. The Tlayuda combo, includes a bucket of 5 beers is $139 pesos.
Snack options include nachos, cheese fingers, wings, stuffed mushroom, guacamole, potato skins, and a flavorful hummus (dip de garbanzo) for $50 – 70 pesos. Main dishes include chicken in various guises, hamburgers, salads and filled bagels for $55 – 75 pesos. A new item added to the menu recently is the Tuna Steak, which at $95 pesos is the most expensive dish. It comes with a side order of garlic bread. I tried it on our latest visit, and found it to be excellent; juicy, pink on the inside, and full of flavor.
Individual domestic beers are $25-26 pesos (or $19 pesos during happy hour, which runs 7pm – 9pm, Monday to Thursday). A better deal is the bucket, at $95 pesos for 5 beers. A full range of cocktails, mixed drinks, shots, etc. is available, as are various specials depending on the day and time. Several artisan beers, including Minerva and Cucapá are offered at $36 pesos each.
The bar is manned by Jonathan, while the tables are looked after by the always smiling and friendly Pablo, and new waiter Jesus.
Music is provided by a DJ, usually a mix of Spanish and English language rock and pop from the 80s through today.
Bar El Templo opens from Monday to Saturday, from 7.00pm to 3.00am, and is closed on Sunday. Futbol (soccer) matches and other sporting events are screened at the bar. It's located at Calle 59 #438 between 50a and 52, half a block from Parque de la Mejorada. From centro and the Plaza Grande, it's an easy 10 minute walk along Calle 59 from Calle 60.
For more information, visit El Templo on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/BAR-EL-TEMPLO-MERIDA/113254812027632
For good food and drink, excellent service and prices and a unique setting, give Bar El Templo a try for an evening out in centro!
By Stewart Mandy
Editorial note – this review is entirely based on my personal experiences as a paying customer – no free hospitality was received in exchange for its publication.
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Larters at St. Andrews is committed to growing the game of golf for the next generation. We offer very affordable junior memberships as well as our popular Jr/Jr Golf Academy, making sure to cover all ages of player.
Larters is proud to support the RCGA's Future Links program.
Future Links gives children ages 6-18 the chance to enjoy and learn the game of golf via affordable and accessible programs that align and support the principles of golf's long-term player development guide, which has been endorsed by Sport Canada. More than 750,000 junior golfers have successfully participated in Future Links programming since its inception in 1996.
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Larters at St. Andrews is also host to the Manitoba Optimist Jr. Golf Championships. This tournament offers junior players the opportunity to compete and gain entry to one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the world, the World Junior Optimist Championships. The 2018 qualifier for this event will be held June 9th and 10th at Larters. Make sure to mark this date on your "competition calendar" for this year!
For more information, and for registration forms, please click on http://optimistjrgolf.org/to visit the Optimist website.
Larters Jr/Jr Golf Academy
The Jr/Jr Golf Academy is a great way to introduce the next generation of Jason Day's, Dustin Johnson's, or Brooke Henderson's to the game of golf.
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The 2018 Jr/Jr Academy starts on Sunday, May 27th so be sure to sign up today!
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Junior Golf Memberships Junior golf memberships offer a tremendous opportunity for young players to further hone their skills and spend their summer. At Larters we offer a very affordable Junior Membership package that comes with very little restrictions. Included is the opportunity for juniors to learn from CPGA Professionals and and increase their skills even more! Please click on the following link to open your 2018 Junior Membership application.


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EBAN and InvestHorizon announce that it will organise for 10 startups in the ICT sector its first ePitch on 8th December from 15:00 to 17:00 CET.
You will get the chance to pitch online your project for 6 minutes followed by 4 mins Q&A with a panel of 15 experienced investors from the sector.
Apply before 18th November for the ICT ePitch via the registration page on the left menu (a complete registration increases your chances of selection!)
PLEASE NOTE that the selection of the 10 companies will be announced by 25th November. All selected companies are requested to join a compulsory dry run online session on 2nd December from 10:30 to 12:30 CET.
The EBAN team will use an online platform to moderate the session and all information related to this technical details will be communicated beforehand.


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Residential Property Price Outlook
napi.hu, 05.10.2016. – The pre-owned residential property price increase expectations in Budapest are almost the same as in the previous quarter. 28 percent of respondents of a survey expect that prices will go higher and 19 percent said they would go down. The expected overall average price increase for Budapest is still approximately 1 per cent. A material increase of about two per cent is expected in Buda and in the upmarket parts of the downtown areas of Pest. As far as the Eastern and Western parts of the country are concerned, the survey forecasts a price increase of 2 and 3 per cent, respectively, while strong regional differences will prevail. This means the national index is back at where it was six months ago while that for Budapest is somewhat lower than that. Based on the responses building plot prices will increase by 3-6 per cent in the next 12 months.


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Feb 26, 2018 · Think we better start looking for a mount for the air that the crystalsky will fit Anthony.
DJI just revealed a new, delightfully tiny drone called the Mavic Air. It's a lot like the DJI Spark, announced last year, but its rotor arms fold in making the.
Mavic Air is DJI's first drone with 8 GB of onboard storage letting you save photos and videos directly to the aircraft on the go, plus a micro SD card slot for additional storage capacity. The newly-added USB-C port makes exporting.
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Dji Mavic Remote Controller Monitor Hood DJI has introduced an array of new accessories for the foldable and compact Mavic Pro drone. designed for outdoor aerial enthusiasts include a new remote controller monitor hood, giving operators a better view of what they are. Shop for Mavic Pro Remote Controller Monitor Hood on the official DJI Online Store. Find low prices and
These QuickShot modes are the highlight of DJI's drones, letting even rookie drone pilots create top-notch video results. But newbies aren't the only ones who will find something to like here. Racers will Mavic Air's "sport mode" too.
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It's worth ranting about the Mavic Air's size, if only to highlight how impossibly feature. At least not until, DJI decides to build another crazy little aircraft.
As tall and wide as a smartphone when folded, the Mavic Air is an ultraportable device with a revolutionary multidimensional folding design. The most portable DJI.
Jan 23, 2018. Drone-maker DJI announced a new hobby aircraft today, one that weighs just a shade under a pound, fits in a jacket pocket, and is capable of flying itself. The Mavic Air ships on January 28 for $799. At that price, it hovers in DJI's lineup between the $499 DJI Spark, the gesture-controlled flyer released last.
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You can only scan the QR code to connect to the aircraft's Wi-Fi using DJI. SmartCapture only allows the Mavic Air to fly. Connect the Mavic Air to DJI.
Inheriting the best of the Mavic series, this ultraportable and foldable drone features high-end flight performance and functionality for limitless exploration. CLOSE. In addition to Horizontal, Vertical, and 180° panoramas, the Mavic Air stitches 25 photos together in just eight seconds to create crystal-clear 32 MP Sphere.
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