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Seriously, Doctor Who's midseason premiere might feature a very surprising returning character. Captain America: The Winter Soldier adds to its cast, while a Star Wars and Alien alum joins the design team for Guardians of the Galaxy. Check out tons of new videos for Game of Thrones, Iron Man 3, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and much more. Plus the latest cryptic updates from the Star Wars: Episode VII production team! Spoilers from here on out!
Top image from Oblivion.
Star Wars: Episode VII
Bad Robot producer Bryan Burk discusses the company's experience coming on board for the new Star Wars movie alongside director J.J. Abrams, as well as how this job differs from their work on the Star Trek franchise:
"It's been very surreal. It's very early in the process of Star Wars, but it feels like we are on the precipice of jumping into that world. The worlds couldn't be more different. The only thing they have in common is the word 'star' and they take place in outer space. Star Trek doesn't take place in a galaxy far, far away it's not science fiction, it's science fact, it's 100 per cent our future. The guy who invented the cellphone said he was inspired by watching Star Trek."
Star Trek Into Darkness
Here's a new poster, courtesy of a URL hidden in the latest trailer:
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Iron Man 3
Here's the first TV spot and another brief teaser.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige drops some more revelations about the film:
"So, at the beginning, we see that the President has asked Rhodey as War Machine to get a new paint job and take on the new moniker of the Iron Patriot in order to do American business and be the American hero as opposed to The Avengers or Iron Man himself, who is sort of a separate entity... In a way it becomes a buddy action film, in the third act, where they team up. Neither of them have a suit at a certain point in the movie and they really team up in a great, sort of old- fashioned action movie way and Don and Robert have such an amazing rapport... Aldrich Killian heads a brain-trust organization called AIM that is developing Extremis, which is something that taps into human DNA and is able to reprogram it and regenerate limbs and enhance strength and cure wounds. But it also could change the whole world, which is what Killian intends to do with it."
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
With Clark Gregg's Agent Coulson temporarily dead and/or starring on ABC's S.H.I.E.L.D., there's an opening for a new recurring male agent in Marvel's cinematic franchise. Into that opening steps The Americans costar Maximiliano Hernandez, who will reportedly reprise the role of Agent Jasper Sitwell he previously played in Thor and The Avengers. [Deadline]
Guardians of the Galaxy
Prop sculptor Brian Muir, whose previous work includes Darth Vader's mask and Alien's Space Jockey, is reportedly working on writer-director James Gunn's Marvel space opera. The original report suggests Muir is working on the mask worn by Star Lord — played by Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt, which remains a highly awesome fact — and that the whole movie will have "something of a Star Wars vibe." Those last tidbits should be considered speculative, though. [Bleeding Cool]
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Twilight actor Booboo Stewart has confirmed the recent rumors that he will appear in Bryan Singer's new X-Men film, and a recent interview suggests he has gained upwards of fifty pounds and grown out his hair for the role. Here's what he had to say when asked to confirm the casting:
"It's just a dream come true, really; I can't even explain the feeling that I have for this, it's incredible. I don't know anything [that I can share] about my character. I can't say anything, but I wish I could shout it. Yes, you will see [the result of my work-out] in the movie. I look forward to working with Bryan Singer; I got to hang out with him for a few days...seriously a cool guy. [Singer calling the movie an inbetweenquel] is a really neat way to connect the [original X-Men trilogy and First Class]. It'll be really interesting to see how it all comes together."
Pacific Rim
Here's a new promo image that shows a city being rebuilt around the gargantuan bones of a monstrous Kaiju. [MTV Movies Blog]
The post-apocalyptic action-adventure movie from Tom Cruise and Tron Legacy director Joseph Kosinski has reportedly been rated PG-13 for "sci-fi action violence, brief strong language, and some sensuality/nudity." [FilmRatings.com]
And here's a behind-the-scenes video. [MTV Movies Blog]
Lionsgate has confirmed that Kate Winslet will play the supporting role of Jeanine Matthews alongside The Amazing Spider-Man 2's Shailene Woodley in the adaptation of Veronica Roth's dystopian YA novel.
Transformers 4
After the Michigan Film Office somewhat unexpectedly revealed some plot details yesterday, it was really only a matter of time before Paramount stepped in to deny the whole thing. So, according to the studio, the whole thing about "powerful, ingenious businessmen and scientists" trying to "learn from past Transformers incursions" is inaccurate. [Bleeding Cool]
Here's a new synopsis for the vampire movie starring Quantum of Solace's Gemma Arterton and Hanna's Saoirse Ronan; the film is due out sometime this year:
Eleanor and Clara, two mysterious and penniless young women, flee the scene of a violent crime and arrive in a run-down coastal resort. They try to find money and refuge along the tawdry seafront and in the dilapidated hotels.Clara, ever-practical, sells her body. She soon meets shy and lonely Noel, who provides a roof over their heads in his seedy guesthouse, Byzantium. Clara, always looking towards the future, turns it into a pop-up' brothel.Meanwhile Eleanor, the eternal schoolgirl, meets Frank, a kindred spirit who unwittingly prompts her to tell the truth about her life. She tells him that Clara is her mother; yet Clara is only a few years older. She says that she was born in 1804; yet she is just sixteen. She confesses that she must drink human blood to stay alive and so must her mother. In the small, quiet town, people start to die.And the past that the girls have been running from for so long, finally catches up with them with astonishing consequences.
G.I Joe: Retaliation
Here's a pair of new clips.
And here's a trio of TV spots.
Finally, a short profile of Cobra Commander.
Doctor Who
The BBC has posted the credits for next week's big mid-series premiere, "The Bells of St. John," and rather unexpectedly Richard E. Grant is listed as the Great Intelligence — which he didn't exactly play in the Christmas special "The Snowmen," but that's more or less the case. Your guess is as good as mine as to just what that means for this episode, though my money would be on some sort of cameo unrelated to the main plot — though I suppose the Great Intelligence could be the monster in the Wifi, but that seems very unlikely. [BBC]
Game of Thrones
Maisie Williams discusses what's ahead for Arya Stark this season:
"She's starting to stand up for herself and take control of her life. And she's starting to realize that most people don't stick to their word. People don't always do what they say they're going to do. But if everybody else is going to do that, I can too. Arya last season she had a great storyline not much actually happened - she didn't move North very much. This season there's a lot more happening. She meets a lot more people there's a lot more twists and turns."
Here's a cast interview featuring Ygritte actress Rose Leslie, Jeor Mormont actor James Cosmo, Samwell Tarley actor John Bradley, and Osha actress Natalia Tena.
Here 's a sneak peek at the second episode of season three; this particular clip spotlights Jamie and Brienne.
And here are two more promo clips for season three.
Episode six will reportedly be called "The Climb." [SpoilerTV]
Here's a promo and a sneak peek for next week's episode, "Freaks and Geeks."
Here's a promo for next week's episode, "Salvation."
Recurring guest actor Chin Han discusses what's ahead for his character, businessman Frank Chen:
You get a sense that they all have a history: the Queens, Frank Chen, and even Malcolm Merlyn. There is a shared history that isn't quite clear, but we know that involves members of our families and involves our hidden tragedies as well that have driven us to the Undertaking. Apart from that I can't say much more. Moira reaches out for this favor with China White and that will cause the power structures to change within Starling City and in that respect put everyone's lives in peril. Everybody. In a way, Starling City, for all good intentions has become an even more dangerous place to be in than before.
What else can you tease about future episodes and about Frank?
There are a lot of surprising twists and turns. New allegiances are forged and new enemies are made in this very short period of time over the next couples of episodes. As the weeks go on, you will find out more about him and obviously with everything in Arrow, there is more than meets the eye. Histories will be reviewed and new storylines will be created from there.
The Vampire Diaries
Costar Claire Holt discusses whether Stefan and Rebekah have a future:
"I would love for it to [continue] because I absolutely adore Paul Wesley, he's one of my favorite people on the planet. People don't know this about him but he's so funny. Probably one of the funniest people I've ever met in my life ... I think we had some really great chemistry, it harkens back to the 1920s episode, but like, really? I don't think anybody really wants to be with Rebekah forever unless she changes her ways."
Falling Skies
TNT will kick off the third season with a two-hour season premiere on June 9. [Gateworld]
Teen Wolf
Newcomer Ana Walczak has reportedly been cast as Derek Hale's sister Laura. She will appear in the eighth episode of season three. [SpoilerTV]
Additional reporting by Amanda Yesilbas and Charlie Jane Anders.


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text: On Sun, 2007-11-18 at 23:38 +1030, Tim wrote: > On Sun, 2007-11-18 at 05:58 -0700, Christopher A. Williams wrote: > > Notes 8.0 is impressively messy in where it wants to install files. > > Not everything goes in a user's directory. It's quite a messy > > application. The again, the only reason why I use it is because > > my company uses it as their mail application > > I don't suppose finding an alternative compatible program would be a > possible solution? Are you sure that you need it in particularly. Don't get me wrong - if something like Evolution worked as a Notes/Domino e-mail client, I'd be a very happy guy! I just haven't found anything out there that can. Does anyone know of something? On a separate note, I saw that Notes 8.0.1 is scheduled for a 1/08 release, but there's no mention that the Java bug will be fixed then. Cheers, Chris -- ==================================================== In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. --Yogi Berra


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A CBI perspective on China and its new leadership post-2012, and implications for UK business
British firms must redouble their efforts to do business in China, as forthcoming regulatory changes and the intricacies of domestic politics threaten to stifle foreign involvement in the world's second biggest economy. That was the warning issued by Guy Dru Drury, the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) chief representative in China, during a BCCJ luncheon on 26 January.
Dru Drury cited several firms, including Tesco plc, Rolls-Royce Group plc and the design company Arup as shining examples of British success stories in China. But, he added, concern is growing among foreign investors over new "restrictive" patent laws and other regulations that could put Chinese businesses at an advantage.
"We respect the right of China to nurture its own business leaders of the future, but at the same time we see the contribution of foreign direct investment and business as instrumental [in China's development].
"Equally, there's concern about the lack of transparency in the regulations. Are they benevolent rules to benefit all and help China raise itself up the value chain, or are they rules to force foreign businesses to give up their key proprietary technologies and put themselves at a competitive disadvantage to local businesses that don't necessarily have to observe the same rules?
"Because of the power play behind the scenes, no senior government officials are going to push hard to implement laws and regulations that are seen to be supporting foreign business over domestic business".
Despite those concerns, firms such as Tesco have proved that, with the right preparation, it is possible to succeed in China. The insurance sector has also made impressive advances, strengthening the reputation of British firms as providers of high-quality financial and other services.
"Although they have a very small market share in China, they're still bringing business processes into China from which the local financial services sector is going to benefit", Dru Drury said in an interview with ACUMEN. Firms such as Arup, Airbus and Jaguar-Land Rover "are making big investments and are ultimately supplying the Chinese consumer who can pay in real money for goods and services".
He said he hoped China would avoid the situation in Japan, which invests heavily in the UK, but has done little to attract inward investment to its own shores.
"At the UK government level there's a real drive to increase direct exports to China to avoid that imbalance. When UK companies do business in China, they do it well. They have high credibility in terms of delivery, governance, due diligence, and respecting contracts and agreements.
"We're held up as a highly respected trading nation, but we're very bad at the marketing and the follow-up". British businesses, particularly those in the service sector, must take a more proactive approach towards marketing themselves in China, he said. "Chinese firms won't wait for us to come and offer it to them; we have to be in the middle of that cut and thrust now. On a practical level these things are happening, but at snail's pace".
Dru Drury, who opened the CBI's Beijing office in 2006 and is one of three full-time members of staff there, said there was a close link between the broader business environment and "power plays" within the current Chinese leadership. President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao are expected to make way for a new generation of leaders this year.
"It's all about legacy building", he said. "Their advisers will be telling them to go softly-softly, with one year to go. To sustain itself over the next five to 10 years, the party needs to secure the loyalty of the middle classes, while growing the economy in a sustainable manner".
The British government demonstrated its commitment in November, when Prime Minister David Cameron led a delegation of 50 firms to Beijing. Britain is the largest European investor in China.
China, meanwhile, accounts for just 2% of total EU overseas investment. "There remain, as always, huge opportunities and challenges; for every success story there's a failure", Dru Drury said.


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Phone Records of Journalists Seized by U.S.
Federal investigators secretly seized two months of phone records for reporters and editors of The Associated Press in what the news organization said Monday was a "serious interference with A.P.'s constitutional rights to gather and report the news."
The A.P. said that the Justice Department informed it on Friday that law enforcement officials had obtained the records for more than 20 telephone lines of its offices and journalists, including their home phones and cellphones. It said the records were seized without notice sometime this year.
The organization was not told the reason for the seizure. But the timing and the specific journalistic targets strongly suggested they are related to a continuing government investigation into the leaking of information a year ago about the Central Intelligence Agency's disruption of a Yemen-based terrorist plot to bomb an airliner.
The disclosures began with an Associated Press article on May 7, 2012, breaking the news of the foiled plot; the organization had held off publishing it for several days at the White House's request because the intelligence operations were still unfolding.
In an angry letter to Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Monday, Gary Pruitt, the president and chief executive of The A.P., called the seizure, a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into its news gathering activities.
"There can be no possible justification for such an overbroad collection of the telephone communications of The Associated Press and its reporters," he wrote. "These records potentially reveal communications with confidential sources across all of the news gathering activities undertaken by The A.P. during a two-month period, provide a road map to A.P.'s news gathering operations, and disclose information about A.P.'s activities and operations that the government has no conceivable right to know."
The development represents the latest collision of news organizations and federal investigators over government efforts to prevent the disclosure of national security information, and it comes against a backdrop of an aggressive policy by the Obama administration to rein in leaks. Under President Obama, six current and former government officials have been indicted in leak-related cases so far, twice the number brought under all previous administrations combined.
Justice Department regulations call for subpoenas for journalists' phone records to be undertaken as a last resort and narrowly focused, subject to the attorney general's personal signoff. Under normal circumstances, the regulations call for notice and negotiations, giving the news organization a chance to challenge the subpoena in court.
The Justice Department referred questions about the subpoena to a spokesman for Ronald C. Machen Jr., the United States attorney for the District of Columbia, who was assigned by Mr. Holder last June to lead one of two major leak investigations. Those inquiries came amid a Congressional uproar over several disclosures of national security information in the media.
"We must notify the media organization in advance unless doing so would pose a substantial threat to the integrity of the investigation," Mr. Machen's spokesman, William Miller, said.
"Because we value the freedom of the press," Mr. Miller added, "we are always careful and deliberative in seeking to strike the right balance between the public interest in the free flow of information and the public interest in the fair and effective administration of our criminal laws."
But First Amendment experts and free press advocates portrayed the move as shocking in its breadth.
The Newspaper Association of America issued a statement saying: "Today we learned of the Justice Department's unprecedented wholesale seizure of confidential telephone records from the Associated Press. These actions shock the American conscience and violate the critical freedom of the press protected by the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights."
A spokeswoman for Dow Jones, which owns The Wall Street Journal, said the company was concerned about the "broader implications" of the action.
Jay Carney, a White House spokesman, said the White House was not involved in the subpoena. "Other than press reports, we have no knowledge of any attempt by the Justice Department to seek phone records of the A.P.," he said, adding "we are not involved in decisions made in connection with criminal investigations."
The Justice Department did not respond to a question about whether a similar step was taken in the other major government leak investigation Mr. Holder announced last June. It is believed to be focused on a New York Times reporter, David E. Sanger, and his disclosures in articles and in a book about a joint American-Israeli effort to sabotage Iranian nuclear centrifuges with the so-called Stuxnet virus.
David McCraw, a lawyer for The New York Times, said, "We've had no contact from the government of any sort."
Mr. Holder announced the two special leak investigations in June amid calls in Congress for a crackdown on leaks after a spate of disclosures about the bomb plot, cyberwarfare against Iran, Mr. Obama's procedures for putting terrorism suspects on a "kill list," and the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. The revelations had been published by The New York Times, The A.P. and in several books.
Republicans accused the administration of deliberately leaking classified information, jeopardizing national security in an effort to make Mr. Obama look tough in an election year — a charge the White House rejected. But some Democrats, too, said the leaking of sensitive information had gotten out of control.
Mr. Holder's move at the time was sharply criticized by Republicans as not going far enough. They wanted him to appoint an outside special counsel, and a Senate resolution calling for a special counsel was co-sponsored by 29 Republican senators.
On Monday, however, after The A.P. disclosed the seizure of the records, some Republican leaders criticized the administration as going too far. Michael Steel, a spokesman for House Speaker John A. Boehner, said: "The First Amendment is first for a reason. If the Obama Administration is going after reporters' phone records, they better have a damned good explanation."And Doug Heye, a spokesman for Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, the majority leader, linked the revelation to a brewing controversy over the targeting of Tea Party groups for greater scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service, saying "these new revelations suggest a pattern of intimidation by the Obama administration."
The A.P. said Monday that it first learned of the seizure of the records last Friday afternoon when its general counsel, Laura Malone, received a letter from Mr. Machen, the United States attorney. The letter to Mr. Holder said the seizure included "all such records for, among other phone lines, an A.P. general phone number in New York City as well as A.P. bureaus in New York City, Washington, D.C., Hartford, Connecticut, and at the House of Representatives."
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Vendee & Charente
Selected as this is a small, quiet site occupying a unique position midway between the beach and the delightful town of Ars-en-Ré at the far end of the island, classed as "Beau Village de France". It is an ideal spot for those who do not wish to drive, as both beach and town are only 400m away and 100km of cycle tracks criss-cross the island allowing safe access for everybody. Please note that the nearby beach is walking distance but is edged by rocks and is often partially covered with seaweed.
Ars en Ré 400m, St Martin de Ré 15km, Bois Plage en Ré 12km, La Rochelle 30 km, Nantes 176km, Bordeaux 218km.
No tour operators.
Families in high season and couples in low season, all preferring a quiet atmosphere,
Two bedroomed mobilehomes and chalets.
Flat, sandy and separated by trees, bamboo plants and shrubs. Mixture of sunny and shady pitches. There are three types of pitch available, 120m², 100m² and 80m² and they are priced accordingly. The two larger sized pitches both have fixed picnic tables and a sun lounger. The pitches towards the back of the site have open views over farmland.
117 (68 touring, 12 for tents, 56 for caravans and motorhomes)
10 amps. No water & drainage pitches.
Motorhome service point. Excellent choice for motorhomes as you are walking distance of both town and beach. Cycle tracks criss-crossing the whole island allow access to all the towns and tourist spots.
Cycle hire. Excellent tennis (3 courts) and mini-golf immediately opposite the site. Small children's play area, boules piste and table tennis table opposite the restaurant. Indoor games room to the left of the restaurant. A room for relaxing with TV.
No organised entertainment on site. Fishing and swimming in the sea-400m. Sailing school 1km. Horse riding 2km.
Baby Pool
The bell tower and port area in Ars-en-Ré. Baleines lighthouse. Bird sanctuary: Réserve d'oiseaux Lilleau des Niges. Ecomusée du Marais Salant. Oyster farm. La Couarde 10km. St Martin-en-Ré 15km. La Rochelle 30km.
Tennis, Mini-golf, Fishing, Cycling, Walking, Sailing / Windsurfing
0-1km from beach
Basic food and bread available in the restaurant, but only 400m from supermarket in Ars-en-Ré. Reasonably priced restaurant and takeaway "Le Soleil d'Ars", is open all season everyday except Tuesday. Dogs allowed. Free Wi-Fi connection.
Good sized rectangular pool for swimming 17m x 10m with small sun terrace and sunloungers. Children's pool 4m x 2m. Both open 1st May to 30th Sept and from 10am to 8pm in high season.
There are three toilet blocks. One is specifically for use of those staying in the mobilehomes and chalets. The other two are unisex blocks. Both are modern, clean and well maintained. Toilets are on the outside of blocks with no toilet paper provided. There are push button temperature controlled showers with hooks and a shelf. Individual wash basins. Both blocks have a cubicle with shower and washbasin. The block towards the back of the site is very busy in the high season with queues forming. The block nearest the swimming pool is attractively tiled and has disabled facilities, a baby room and a dog shower. It also has two washing machines and a tumble dryer with ironing board.
Take the N237 ring road to the north of La Rochelle and follow signs to Ile de Ré. Take the toll bridge (16 return in summer 2012) on the D735. Stay on the D735 past La Flotte and St Martin and when you arrive on the outskirts of Ars-en-Ré stay on the D735 with the village on your right. Just before you have passed the village turn left towards the Plage de la Grange and the campsite entrance is on your left after 200 metres.
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Dutch Girl
Audrey Hepburn and World War II
Audrey Hepburn, with her fresh innocence, gamine ways, intense dark eyes, and boyish figure, created magic on the screen. Known as an Academy Award-winning actress and fashion icon, she also made a difference for suffering children as a UNICEF ambassador before her untimely death from abdominal cancer in 1993. What many don't know, and Robert Matzen's sensitive and deeply moving book reveals, are Hepburn's experiences growing up in the Netherlands during the years of Nazi occupation—experiences that formed her character and left her haunted by memories she could not erase.
Conflicted over her parents' Nazi sympathies, hurt by her father's abandonment of the family, and devastated by the Nazis' execution of her beloved uncle, young Audrey took refuge in her greatest love, dance, using her skills as a rising ballet star to raise funds for the Dutch resistance.
At fifteen, she was carrying food and messages to downed Allied fighter pilots and serving as a doctor's assistant tending the wounded during the bloody Battle of Arnhem. When food supplies were cut off during the 1944 "Hunger Winter," she, with the rest of her community, suffered severe malnutrition. Visions of truckloads of Jews being carried off to death camps were seared into her memory, as were the screams of the wounded and the relentless sounds of gunfire, bombs, and exploding grenades that assailed her ears as her town became the epicenter of battle.
Matzen's book reveals Hepburn's grace and courage under fire through meticulous research that includes Hepburn's own recollections, interviews with those who had known her during the war years, diaries, Dutch archival records, and never-before-seen photographs. A master storyteller, Matzen has given us a great story—intimate, intense, and unforgettable—that carries us not only into the heart of battle but into the heart of a great human being.
Reviewed by
Kristine Morris
Disclosure: This article is not an endorsement, but a review. The publisher of this book provided free copies of the book to have their book reviewed by a professional reviewer. No fee was paid by the publisher for this review. Foreword Reviews only recommends books that we love. Foreword Magazine, Inc. is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.


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Regardless of the size of a particular company, its owners are likely aware of the benefits of quality customer service that outpaces the competition. Even in competitive industries such as the personal computer and software industry, established brand names are always looking to improve the quality of this service, as it can be key to securing new customers.
For example, Microsoft recently announced a new service called Answer Desk that is currently available at Microsoft Store outlets, according to tech industry news source CNET. The company hopes this service will be more user-friendly than others, as it promises to rely less on the technical jargon that can bog down and extend conversations.
With tools to help customers improve their virus protection, maximize their PC's performance and minimize their downtime, Microsoft is looking to craft an online service that is geared toward PC users with less experience troubleshooting their devices, something it believes will help it better compete against Apple and the industry's other top performers.
After selecting the kind of question or advice they need from a large list, the free service allows customers to talk to support reps. This can be handy for problems that fall under the more general categories above, however, for more specific problems, customers may need to pay for $99 for an hour of the Premium Software Support service – which can tackle printing and scanning issues, internet connectivity problems or virus removal.
Depending on the company business owners have, satisfying new customers may be a wise investment in the long-term, as it can create lifelong clients. However, to support this kind of advanced multimedia contact center, businesses need to invest in VoIP business phone that can allow them to deal with high call volumes without frequent drops and other potentially negative miscues.


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What's the Difference Between Comprehensive and Collision?
A lot of jargon gets thrown around in the world of car insurance. Two of the best examples are the words "comprehensive" and "collision." What do they mean? You're not the only driver to wonder.
Every state in the U.S. except New Hampshire requires drivers to buy liability insurance. Liability coverage helps pay for damages you cause to others. Collision and comprehensive coverage protect you for damages to your car. Collision and comprehensive coverages are optional, although about four of every five drivers buy them, often because the loan or lease agreement for your car demands it. Collision and comprehensive cover different scenarios, but because they are complimentary, they are usually purchased together. So people describe a policy that includes liability and comprehensive and collision as "full coverage"; but be wary of that phrase because it is somewhat misleading.
Knowing the difference between comprehensive and collision coverage can help you pick the right amount of coverage and help you save money. Follow along as we compare comprehensive and collision coverage.
What is comprehensive coverage?
Comprehensive coverage pays for damage to your car that results from something other than a collision (that's why it is also sometimes called "Other than Collision Coverage"). If your car is vandalized, stolen, or damaged by a natural disaster, contact with an animal, or by any other covered incident, your comprehensive coverage will help pay for the repairs or replacement.
Here are some specific scenarios where comprehensive coverage would likely pay for your vehicle's repairs or replacement:
- Damage caused by an earthquake, flood, hurricane, tornado or volcanic eruptions. For instance, the damage would be covered if your car is heavily damaged by floodwater.
- Damage caused by a fire, such as a wildfire that roars through your neighborhood.
- Damage from running into an animal, such as a deer that's crossing a road.
- Damage resulting from a riot.
- Damage caused by vandals.
- Damage triggered by fallen objects such as hail or tree branches. For instance, the damage would be covered if a tree falls on your car during a thunderstorm.
- Theft of your car or parts of your car. For example, you'd be covered if a thief steals your car's airbags.
- A broken windshield caused, for instance, by a rock that strikes your car while you're driving.
What is collision coverage?
Collision coverage pays for damage to your car if you run into or get hit by something or someone, or if your vehicle overturns. It also pays for damage resulting from hitting a pothole or having your car damaged by a hit-and-run driver.
Here are some specific scenarios where collision coverage would most likely pay the repairs or replacement of your vehicle:
- Damage to your car caused by colliding with an object, such as a mailbox or guardrail. For instance, you'd be covered if your car slides on a slick road during a snowstorm and you crash into a telephone pole.
- Damage to your car resulting from hitting a pothole.
- Damage to your car caused when it flips over while it's on the road. For example, your car flips onto its side after you lose control of it on a curve.
- Damage to your car caused by a hit-and-run driver.
How does payment work?
With both comprehensive and collision coverage, you'll be reimbursed for repair expenses after subtracting the deductible, which is money that comes out of your pocket. A deductible generally ranges from $100 to $1,500. A higher deductible is recommended if you're trying to cut costs for your car insurance.
Are comprehensive and collision required in my state?
No state requires either comprehensive or collision insurance. However, many lenders, such as banks and credit unions, require you to buy comprehensive and collision coverage if you take out an auto loan or lease to pay for your car.
If you don't owe a lender any money for your car and it's an older model vehicle, then you might decide against comprehensive and collision to help lower your car insurance costs. Talk to a Direct Auto Insurance agent about your situation.
How much do comprehensive and collision coverage cost?
According to the Insurance Information Institute, comprehensive coverage costs a little under 50 percent less than collision coverage does. The monthly average is about $11 for comprehensive coverage and about $24 for collision coverage.
The price of comprehensive and collision primarily depends on the value of your car, but your driving history, gender, age, location, and work can also play a role.
Direct Auto Insurance is here to help you choose the right coverage for your needs, whether that includes comprehensive and collision, or just standard liability coverage. Call 1-877-GO-DIRECT (877-463-4732), or come into a Direct Auto location near you today to learn more. Our friendly agents can help explain the difference between comprehensive and collision.
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I'm quite bored of eggs, eggs, eggs for breakfast. Then I found this recipe which is really nice if you like porridge (my best friend can't stand it!).
- 4 Tablespoons ground nuts
- 1t Xylitol
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1 egg beaten
- Combine all apart from the egg in a small pot on the stove
- Stir until warm, add the egg and continue stirring until it has thickened up nicely
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Kendall Jenner used her free time to check out the city during Milan Fashion Week, Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015, in Milan, Italy.
Kendall enjoyed some ice cream to satisfy her sweet tooth. She wore a pair of skinny destructed jeans with rips and a sweatshirt that reads "Hello" on the front and "Goodbye" on the back. She paired her outfit with some rad cutout boots and a fedora.
Very much in tune with the so right now trend, skinny ripped jeans, Kendall looked cool and very fashionable. I like that her jeans were not overly ripped and shredded, as these seem to be a fave of her big sis, Kim!
You can purchase similar skinny jeans with "decent" destructions here.


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Weather commentator Bill Nye recently admitted that his climate change crusades have proved unfruitful.
What did he say?
Speaking with Salon's Jeremy Binckes, the famed "Science Guy" declared: "I am a failure."
"The United States has now got the head of the EPA who wants to close the EPA. It's [been] completely ineffective!" Nye explained, noting his shows and books that warn of the dangers of climate change.
Nye, 61, criticized the fossil fuel industry as the key driver behind climate change skepticism.
"The problem has been the fossil fuel industry is so well-funded. Even these guys...with kids and grandkids have lost sight of what the consequences of introducing the idea that scientific uncertainty, plus or minus a couple percent, is somehow the same as doubt about the whole thing, plus or minus 100 percent," Nye said. "And that's wrong."
What are Nye's credentials?
Nye talks a big scientific game, but the biggest scientific accomplishment atop his resume is a 1990s kids TV show about science. He does not hold a college degree in a scientific field. Rather, he has a mechanical engineering degree from Cornell.
Since his kids show, Nye has mostly written books, lectured, given talks about science and appeared on cable news shows to discuss climate change.
His most recent show, which appeared on Netflix, received not-so-good reviews because it contained hardly any science and mostly propagated progressive politics and cultural ideas.


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The vision of the LSC-Kingwood Intercultural Center is to create systemic change toward an intercultural perspective across the institution and foster community-building and collaboration among diverse groups both within and outside of the college.
The Intercultural Center seeks to foster intercultural awareness, inclusiveness and respect for all in the LSC-Kingwood community. We are committed to the enhancement of a positive LSC-Kingwood experience for students, staff, and faculty, especially those from culturally and ethnically diverse communities.
Implement programming and services that support the personal and intellectual development of all LSC-Kingwood students including African American, Asian American, Latino/a, Multiracial, Native American, GLBT, low-income, students with disabilities, ESOL, international, and first-generation college students at LSC-Kingwood.


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SUDARIO NUMERO UNO is the first self – produced zine dedicated to Southern Italy which houses some images of works from photographers and artists who told the South Italy.
"The word 'sudario' originally meant a thin piece of cloth used by Roman soldiers to wipe off sweat. Later, it was used to refer to the mourning shroud covering the body of a deceased person and eventually it became semantically synonymous with The Holy Shroud, the cloth in which the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after his death. Irrespective of any historical context, the word and its meaning are inextricably linked to the concepts of absorption, suffering, spirituality and threshold. Using these terms as points of reference in its research, TVFL chose the word 'sudario' as the title for its collective work.
'Sudario' is a sort of cultural blanket, which, from time to time, is laid across the various areas of southern Italy, absorbing its most striking and axiomatic features revealing its shadows, stains, folds and moods." Andrea Fasciani
Cyop & Kaf, Nathan Barnes, Georges Salameh, Tommaso Bonaventura, Alessandro Imbriaco, Fabio Severo, Fabrizio Vatieri, Maria Vittoria Trovato.
More info:
Get a copy here
From this number who buys SUDARIO find inside a coupon that reports to an online editorial that explains the reasons for which the selected artists were chosen how their work interacts with the deepest meaning contained in the idea of Shroud.
The view from Lucania is an independent organization founded by Stefano Tripodi in 2010. "We support South of Italy through the implementation of audiovisual concepts,exhibitions, events, workshops, productions related to photography and cinema,overseen by international photographers and directors."
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Crucial Things That You Need to Consider When You Are Looking for the Right Financial Advisor.
Whenever you have many businesses to manage, you need to ensure that you have a professional financial advisor who will ensure that your investments are being made professionally. Moreover they are responsible for ensuring that you can know the right insurance, planning and other investment projects that you have and you receive accordingly. There is need to ensure that you get a person who is professionally equipped to offer professional knowledge on how to manage finances. The first thing that you need to know is that you need to know the kind of advisor that you need for the services that you have, in this case, it solely depends on the capabilities that you have.
In case you have recently engaged in a business that gave you lots of cash, you need to hire a professional who will help you manage it in the right manner. You need an advisor who is certified and has significant experience through passing lots of exams and dealing with many clients who have been successful over the years period; this will ensure that you do not miss a thing when you are hiring the best advisor.
If you need to be assured that you have chosen the best advisor, then you need to compare several of them so that you get the one with the best deal and qualifications. It is wrong to select the professional who promises the best services at first because there could be others with better ones. The next activity for you to do is organizing an interview where you get the chances to ask questions. However, if you know that you have not gathered the best questions, you had better postpone the interview to a further date. Remember that this could probably not be the first interview the advisors are having with you and that is why you need to be prepared enough.
You also need to be very prepared to answer the questions asked by the experts properly. Some professionals could have all the questions answered correctly, but when it comes to about their experience, they will fail because they have few years in this job. the best professional is ones who tell you that he/she has dealt with more than five companies. As long as the expert is not experienced, he/she might lack the skills required to offer the best decisions and advice which most customers need for their businesses. Again, you would not want to hire a person who would come to mess your financial that even the way it was before you had an expert.


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Melding the forthright intensity of rock with the skill and inventiveness of progressive metal, Brisbane's Caligula's Horse have announced the October 16 release of their 3rd recor
Back to the tour: You're out on tour now, but it's a necessary part of Australian touring that there aren't many midweek shows.
New dates have been announced for the post-progressive art rock concert of the year - The Crimson ProjeKCt.
Principal Entertainment and 3RRR present the Italian prog masters of cinematic horror Goblin for two special shows in Melbourne and (for the first
The riffs resonate with strong harmonies, only a little dirty with a heavy walking bass line. The cadences borrow from stoner rock.
Polish quartet Disperse are making quite a name for themselves with their cerebral brand of prog-metal, and rightly so if you ask me.


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[FESTIVAL NEWS] It's Official! Moonshine Music & Arts Festival Will Return This Year
If you're someone who yearns for road trips, has the craving for a camping weekend with the friends, carries the passion for diverse varieties of music, and perhaps possesses an ambition for arts on several forms of levels then Moonshine Music & Arts Festival is calling your name! With this festival located in Braselton Georgia and it taking place June 30th – July 2nd, it is unquestionably certain that the weather will be utterly pleasing.
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Moonshine Music & Arts Festival not only provides multiple forms of community involvement through various styles, but also delivers a breathtaking lineup featuring illustrious talented musicians such as Beats Antique, Paper Diamond, Keys N Krates, The Polish Ambassador, Roni Size, Space Jesus, Mt. Eden, Wick-It the Instigator, Jantsen, Levitation Jones, An-Ten-Nae, Vibe Street, Bogtrotter, Ill-Esha, M.O.B, and more!
In addition, this festival will also feature all sounds powered by Funktion-One which is a pretty important factor. Quality sound does make a huge difference in our festival experiences!
Keep a lookout on their website HERE for further information regarding new artists additions, tickets, or any other new information that will be headed our way!


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Hayao Miyazaki is a master of animation who has brought us so many incredibly anime films from his Studio Ghibli production company. Some of those films include Castle in the Sky, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo. Today we have a wonderful clip for you to watch from a documentary called The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, and the clip features the master at work. It shows Miyazaki animating the last shot of his final feature length film, The Wind Rises. As a huge fan of animation and the work of Miyazaki, seeing this was a really nice treat. Thanks to /Film for the video. Here's a description of the doc:
Granted near-unfettered access to the notoriously insular Studio Ghibli, director Mami Sunada follows the three men who are the lifeblood of Ghibli – the eminent director Hayao Miyazaki, the producer Toshio Suzuki, and the elusive and influential "other director" Isao Takahata – over the course of a year as the studio rushes to complete two films, Miyazaki's The Wind Rises and Takahata's The Tale of The Princess Kaguya. The result is a rare "fly on the wall" glimpse of the inner workings of one of the world's most celebrated animation studios, and an insight into the dreams, passion and singular dedication of these remarkable creators.


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The Get Connected Parent Network has planned two events for parents.
- "Parenting Children to Prevent Substance Abuse" will be the topic Dec. 13 when Paul Zenisek presents. Zenisek is a senior psychotherapist who works for Aurora Psychiatric Hospital's Adolescent Substance Abuse Program.
- FBI Special Agent Eric Szatkowski returns Jan. 9 to present his popular program "Internet Safety: The Dark Side of the Internet -Sexual Predators of Our Children." Szatkowski will talk about the dangers of the Web and how to protect your children. Free child care will be available at the January parent session.
Both programs will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Large Group Area at Templeton Middle School, N59 W22490 Silver Spring Drive, Sussex.
The Get Connected Parent Network is supported by United Way of Waukesha County and is designed to help parents navigate children through their school years by providing:
- age-appropriate information;
- networking with other parents;
- presentations from professionals; and
- guidance and support.
For more information about the Get Connected Program, please contact Kristin Hasbrook at (246) 1973 ext. 1128.


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A global community built on transparency
Imagine purchasing your favorite cup of ethically sourced, sustainable specialty coffee only to find out that it's not ethical or sustainable. Or learning that your one cup of specialty coffee costs 15 times more than what the farmer was paid for one pound of harvested coffee bean. With iFinca you can uncover the truth about your cup of specialty coffee. We believe in challenging the status quo. Finca means farm and only through the iFinca app, can you meet the farmer who grew your coffee, know that they received a living income for the coffee they grew, as well as know your coffee's roasters, importers, exporters, cafés, and brands.
Want to thank the farmer who grew your coffee or ask him or her a question? You can do that through the app as well. The iFinca Verified™ mark guarantees transparency - that your cup of specialty coffee is truly fair trade and sustainable From the farmer to your cup, you can be assured your specialty coffee is truly ethical with each mindful, delicious sip.
Download the app and scan the iFinca QR code to discover your cup's journey, without the iFinca Verified™ mark you're just guessing.
The iFinca Verified™ mark is a pledge to our farmer partners and to you. We guarantee to provide supply chain traceability, transparency, and demonstrate social and economic impact.
Most farmers do not make a living income from their coffee. Today, it's not uncommon to pay $3.00 for a coffee, yet producers receive an average of 6¢ for the same cup.
Globally, there are over 21 million families who rely on coffee production. Yet it is an unreliable source of income. The prices consumers pay have continued to increase over the years but it's an entirely different story for producers. The prices they receive have stagnated, and at times, even dropped.
While we enjoy our daily coffee, some producers see it as a poverty crop. The coffee industry's roots in slavery and colonialism have led to appalling conditions and structural inequality in the long and obscure supply chain. A significant number of producers are being leveraged, exploited, and under-paid.
iFinca started with the idea that more revenue should be shared directly with coffee farmers. We make this possible by putting greater power in the hands of buyers like you.
Our mission is to improve farmers' profit margins so their families have the chance of a sustainable future.


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Biomedics 55 contact lenses are weekly disposable contacts from Cooper Vision. These contact lens are designed to be comfortable and easy to handle. Tints on the lens help identify which position the lens is in. Each box of Biomedics 55 contains 6 contact lenses. These contact lens also sold under the name of Ultraflex, Softview, Polysoft, Sofmed, or Softech. The different brands all contain the exact same product.
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IT'S A MOTHERFUCKING SKYWARD SWORD MICRO RASCHEL (whatever that means) THROW! Yes, this is exactly what I needed. It will line the couch that's underneath my Light World map perfectly.
Hmmm…y'know what? I'm going to open this bad boy and see how it looks.
::scrambles away::
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…You know, guys…there's a reason I'm not into interior decorating. I suck at it. Like, it's something my mom is REALLY good at (as well as cooking and cleaning, two other traits I didn't inherit, sorry future husband) but I suppose this is my bachelorette pad, and as long as I can live with the hideousness of my "brilliant" decorating ideas that's all that matters, right?
I mean, the brown kind of goes with the black which kind of goes with the yellow. Which, uh, then goes with the blue in the map. BUT IN MY DEFENSE I have a Zelda "theme" goin' on in my living room, and that counts as being interior-decorating-savy!
YEAH. Eat that, Martha Stuart. Or whatever famous person decorates homes and shit for a living.


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What an amazing day we all had with Kimberley and Anthony, getting married at Maleny Manor Hinterland. Meet Anthony 7 foot giant, build like a machine. Then there was princess Kimberley, who loved getting picked up and kissed all day by her man. Fun little fact, they are both very high achievers and can now both be called Doctors.
The amazing talented suppliers was the best celebrant Jarrad who was even lifted up from Anthony. I think Jarrad had a man crush. haha. Seany boy on video killed it as always, and Maleny Manor and Mondo flowers did a great job with styling.
This is what Kimberley and her Mum said about me.
"Luke captured some incredible beautiful shots at my daughter and son in laws wedding. Not only is he a great photographer but also a great personality. Their day was perfect from start to finish and Luke was very professional". – Lorraine Chainey
"Wow… our photos are AMAZING!!! (We knew they would be, we had the best photographer on the planet!" – Dr. Kimberley


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Google updates Google Play to give developers the ability to reply to comments
Google updates Play Store to allow developers to respond to user reviews and comments.
Now when viewing apps in the Google Play Store, users will be able to see developers' responses to user comments and reviews. It's something that should have been instituted from the very beginning and it's surprising that it took them this long to add it. It's a feature that can be seen in action on Newegg's review system and, quite frankly, it works great.
Google Play Project Manager Ellie Powers:
User reviews on Google Play are great for helping people discover quality apps and give feedback to developers and other potential app users. But what about when developers want to give feedback to their users? Sometimes a user just needs a helping hand, or perhaps a new feature has been added and the developer wants to share the good news.
That's why we're adding the ability for Google Play developers to respond to reviews from the Google Play Android Developer Console. Developers can gather additional information, provide guidance, and - perhaps most importantly - let users know when their feature requests have been implemented.
The feature won't be available to every developer quite yet. Only developers who have a "Top Developer" badge will be given access to the feature for right now and they will be able to test it out. When a developer responds, an e-mail is sent to the user who placed the comment or review to alert them of the response.
This will aid in providing support as well as the fact it will yield better apps. The quote "Conversations are meant to be two-sided, and facilitating discussion between developers and users will ultimately yield better apps, to the benefit of everyone" really sums up nicely the reason behind this update.
Apple better take notice of this new feature or they could be left behind. Social equals engagement and allowing developers to connect with the users on a platform they both spend a lot of time using could really improve the quality of the apps created. How often do users remove an app because of a simple user mistake or an easy to fix error? More often than you would think.


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There are novels that appeal to the senses, fast paced thrillers filled with unexpected plot twists that takes place around the globe. Then there are novels that philosophically ponders the question of human existence. Some novelists try to combine these genres and we get fabulous novels like Fight Club. The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G K Chesterton is another fine example. This novel is as exciting and fast paced as any mystery thriller and at the same time makes the reader think about the paradoxes it poses. The best thing about the novel is that there are no detailed descriptions of any philosophical thoughts as in some other books of the same category like Zen And The Art Of Motor Cycle Maintenance. There is not a single dull moment throughout.
The novel is set in early 20th century London and starts when a poet, Gabriel Syme comes to a suburban park where he meets anarchist poet Gregory, who gets disturbed by Gabriel's opposing view that life and poetry should be according to clearly set laws. When Syme accuses that Gregory is not serious as an anarchist, he is taken to a meeting place of anarchists. Gregory is all set to get elected and appointed to the Central Anarchist Council of Europe. There Syme surprises Gregory by revealing that he is appointed by Scotland Yard and using the resultant confusion of Gregory, gets himself elected into the Council. Each member of the Council is uses the name of a day as a secret code name and Syme is Thursday. In his first meeting he meets other council members, each seemingly normal men, but to careful eyes a bizarre enigma. Sunday, a huge and giant man is the leader of the Council. As Syme tries to prevent any more bombings and destroy the council, he finds out he is not the only one in the Council who is concealing the real identity. He is pulled into several surreal, absurdly humorous and breathtaking situations.
The novel is heavy with allegory and symbolism. The code naming of Council members into seven days of the week refers to the Christian belief of creation. It carries a view that there cannot be pure good or evil and a close and in depth inspection will reveal the goodness in any evil. The novel is difficult to be classified into a mystery, satire, fantasy or allegory. It is a unique mixture. The book is in public domain and if you like to download the ebook you can do it here.


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I played here on Saturday afternoon, but I've been gathering my thoughts about it since then. Unfortunately, it wasn't a great experience on this visit to Eagle Glen, so I have some mixed emotions about it.
This used to be one of my favorite courses in the Inland Empire. I have fond memories of playing here back in the day and it was always a nice treat. Then, it was a Troon managed course and they always had a nice emphasis on service with free yardage guides, logo-emblazoned ball mark repair tools, etc. I always felt the place was quite overpriced, with weekend rates over $100. However, my friends and I had the old Golf Passbook, which enabled us to play at 50% off a few times a year. So for around $55, Eagle Glen always felt like getting a great deal on a nice course.
Their prices have come down some over the years to match the economy, but the course and service are clearly not what they used to be. Everything about it just felt like an old pageant beauty who's now a bit too long in the tooth. Its best days seem like a distant memory.
I played here a few years ago when I was getting back into golf. I found myself slightly disappointed then when compared with my older memories. Yet, I would always be one to defend the course if someone said something negative about the layout.
Condition-wise, this course seems to fluctuate wildly on Greenskeeper.org reviews, so I guess it's all about timing on that front. I can sometimes look past some condition issues at a place like this because there are other qualities that have always drawn me to Eagle Glen.
With that in mind, I'll focus on the positives first.
I've always been a fan of the layout here. This is a really fun course that is challenging, yet fair. There's a great mix of holes and no two of them play the same. The front nine plays along a canyon, bringing a lot of trouble into play with very few flat lies. Most of the fairways are fairly forgiving, but it still doesn't take much to send a stray ball into canyon.
There are some great changes in elevation and some spectacular views of the Temescal Valley. The 3rd tee box offers a great view of the entire back nine set in the valley below. The 4th is a nice par-3 with an elevated tee.
The 8th is another beautiful par-3 set in the middle of the canyon and then the 9th is a narrow par-4 atop the ridgeline. The 10th is yet another great par-3 with a downhill tee shot.
The back nine flattens out significantly with more of an open links style design through holes 12-15. The course finishes strong, though. The 16th hole goes back up along a different ridgeline and the 17th is my favorite hole on the course, a really neat little par-3. Last but not least, the 18th is a short, but tricky par-5 that will tempt long hitters with numerous risk/reward decisions as you hit across water a couple times.
In other words, there are many very memorable holes here and that's part of the reason I love it.
Perhaps the most talked-about hole at Eagle Glen, though, is the diabolical par-4 2nd hole. I know many people who absolutely despise this hole, but you can count me as one of its few fans. There's no denying it's a quirky design, but it's one that makes you think and I think it gets more fun the more you play it.
From the tee, you have no idea what's going on. They do have nice GPS systems in the cart, so if it's your first time here, really pay attention to it. It features a split fairway. From the tee, you'll see the left part of the fairway right in front of you. No mystery there. Then there's a big hill between that fairway and the upper fairway to the right. There are a few big, nasty bunkers on that hillside. You can barely see the green from the tee box, so it's very disorienting.
From the blue tees, the 2nd hole is 305 yards and can be played multiple ways based on your distances and your guts. One option is to hit a safe lay-up shot to the left. You'll have a reasonably short shot in, but it will be kind of a blind shot up the hill to a green you can't really see much at all. It is very tough to judge. The second option for an average-length hitter is to try and hit the top shelf with your tee shot. There is not much room for error with this option, but the reward is a very easy approach with a wedge and a perfect, level angle at the pin.
For those who can hit the ball a long way, the "no guts, no glory" option is to try and drive the green. It's not for the faint of heart, but it would definitely be the most entertaining way to play the hole.
Because it offers these options, I find it to be a unique, but interesting risk/reward hole design. I do understand why many people dislike it, though, so everyone's certainly entitled to their own opinions!
Okay, enough of the positive stuff. After all, my fondness for the layout and scenery at Eagle Glen was unfortunately not enough to salvage my experience on Saturday.
I booked an 11:00 tee time as a single through EZLinks. The price was $47 for the time, but I used up a Groupon deal I had, so it was only $25 for me total. I'm glad that's all I paid. They were overbooked and backed up because of a tournament group out on the course, so it was around 11:35 when our group finally teed off. The starter was pretty unapologetic and laid-back about it. He told me how once the tournament group cleared off, it would open up for everyone on the back nine. The same guy came around several times in the marshal cart and kept promising the pace would get better (and also talking about how good a shape the course was in). It irked me because I knew it wouldn't improve much for us being at the back of the pack.
We finished with just barely enough daylight at 4:50. So the on-course pace was a terrible 5 hours and 15 minutes, but in my mind the delay at tee off counts, too, so that made it almost six hours total. That's unacceptable even for a muni course, but even more disappointing on a course that still pretends to be something special.
As for conditions, I understand it's winter and it's clear they didn't overseed. It wasn't pretty, but it was still reasonably playable. The fairways and rough are very tight, semi-dormant bermuda. The turf was a little inconsistent, though. Some spots were decently fluffy underneath and other areas were hard as a rock, so you definitely had to pay attention before hitting the ball. The tee boxes had the best, greenest grass on the course, so those were mostly quite good. The bunkers were pretty thin, but manageable. The greens were pretty solid. They were receptive for us on approaches and fairly true on putts. The starter said they were rolling at 12+ stimp speeds, but there's no way. They were fairly quick (especially on downhill putts), but definitely not that quick.
If I had paid $47, I would have been let-down enough with mediocre conditions and an awful pace of play. But I also had in the back of my mind I had gotten an email from Eagle Glen earlier in the week promoting a super "special" December deal of $69 after 10:30 on weekends. To me, that's way overpriced for the current conditions and I'm afraid to even know what the non-special weekend rate is.
I really hope to hear good things about Eagle Glen in the future. I sincerely hope it moves back in the right direction or that my experience was a rare anomaly. It does seem to get very mixed reviews on GK, so it really seems hit and miss here. Until I see a lot more hits than misses on a consistent basis, I will go ahead and avoid my old friend Eagle Glen, which is rather sad for me to say.
Some pictures from Eagle Glen Golf Club (12/14/13):
View from the 2nd tee below. Really hard to see what's going on from that angle…
Here's a view from behind the 2nd green. Shows a little more perspective, but you really have to play it to understand it.
The 4th:
The 8th:
Approach view on the 9th:
The 10th:
The 17th. Usually looks much cooler in normal daylight:
Luckily, I snapped a picture overlooking the 18th before my round. By the time I played it, it was too dark for photos.


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January 24th, 2009 was the Spiritual RetreatETREAT for our youth in the Confirmation Classes, for their parents and godparents at Mary Immaculate Church, Pacoima. Thank God we all had few hours of reflection, prayer and sharing with one another.
Retreat Confirmation Jan 24th, 2009posted Jan 28, 2009, 8:51 PM by Fr Germán Sanchez


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Winning ways
Redwings board thanks Mitchells
Redwings has paid special tribute to long time patrons, Ed and Jan Mitchell, owners of Ranch Forgotten in Prunedale, for their generosity and ongoing support of Redwings' equine rescue and sanctuary endeavors.
In January of this year, after considering the financial impact of maintaining two facilities, the Redwings Board of Directors faced the difficult decision of having to consolidate operations and close Ranch Forgotten. In 2000, Ed Mitchell and his late wife Jan, granted Redwings the free use of their 13-acre ranch.
Redwings' plan was to have Ranch Forgotten, with its location close to the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas and the Bay Area, as a satellite location to promote community outreach and expand its equine education program.
Throughout the years, Ranch Forgotten was staffed entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers whose personal contributions created a safe and secure place for the small herd who made their home there.
Redwings' thanks go out to each and every one of the volunteers and it applauds their dedication to carrying out the Redwings mission. Redwings will be eternally grateful to Ed and Jan Mitchell for their kindness and steadfast support of Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
Ed Mitchell will remain on the advisory board.
Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby held
Salinas Elks Lodge No. 614 sponsored a Pinewood Derby for Monterey County Cub Scouts on Feb. 23.
The lodge provided the location and the awards while the scouts provided the fun.
The track was assembled in the Townsend Room parking lot and about 25 Cub Scouts participated along with scout leaders, family members, and several Elks members.
The crowd grew to more than 100. Three classic cars and a midget race car were on display to add to the racetrack theme. The pinewood cars from each scout raced down the track four times. The top four raced several more times to determine the winners.
Every participant received a ribbon, and there were trophies for the first, second, and third place winners.
CarlosMariscal-PER of Salinas Elks Lodge No. 614 and West Central District DDGER designate was the starter for several of the races along with Rene Forrest, the Council Scout Executive for the area.
Din named Woman of the Year
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, has recognized Watsonville native Darlene Din as the Woman of the Year for his legislative district.
Din is an agricultural land use and policy consultant for the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, the Grower-Shipper Association and Foundation, the Central Coast Agricultural Task Force and the Salinas River Channel Coalition.
In 2013, the Salinas-based Center for Community Advocacy bestowed its inaugural Volunteer Hero Award to Din for her work as a major contributor to the center's fundraising efforts.
Granite Construction sponsors Rancho Cielo students
Granite Construction has announced a $100,000 sponsorship, payable equally over three years, for the Rancho Cielo Construction Academy students.
The RC Construction Academy graduated 34 at-risk youth in 2013. Successful graduates retain employment or attend post-secondary education.
Partners include Hartnell College, John Muir Charter School (diplomas for youth aged 16-25) and Monterey County Behavioral Health.
Salinas students make Miami University dean's list
Rachel Schwarz and Mariel Busch, both of Salinas, have been named to the Miami University first semester 2013-14 dean's list.
Salinas woman named to honor roll
Teagan Seeley of Salinas, daughter of Matthew and Marilyn Seeley of Salinas, was named to University of Kansas fall 2013 honor roll.
Seeley was named to the honor roll for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Area students graduate from UW-Madison
Hillary Leah Merry of Monterey and Whitney Faye Massey have graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during winter commencement ceremonies.
Merry received a bachelor of arts in psychology and graduated with distinction.
Massey received a bachelor of arts in sociology.
Hipolito completes basic training
Navy Seaman Recruit Alec Abraham I. Hipolito, son of Jake A. and Liza B. Hipolito of Salinas, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Hipolito is a 2013 graduate of North Salinas High School.


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Agent Advice: Michael Murphy of Max & Co.: A Literary Agency & Social Club
"Agent Advice"(this installment featuring agent Michael Murphy of Max & Co.: A Literary Agency & Social Club) is a series of quick interviews with literary agents and script agents who talk with Guide to Literary Agents about their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about anything else. This series has more than 170 interviews so far with reps from great literary agencies. This collection of interviews is a great place to start if you are just starting your research on literary agents.
This installment features literary agent Michael Murphy, founder of Max & Co.: A Literary Agency & Social Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. Michael has worked in the book publishing industry for 30 years. His first 13 were with Random House-Ballantine, where he was a vice-president. Later, he ran William Morrow & Co. as their publisher until the company's acquisition by and merger with HarperCollins. He formed Max & Co.: A Literary Agency & Social Club in the fall of 2007.
He is seeking: He is looking primarily for narrative nonfiction, memoir, and eclectic visual books. Additional information can be found on his agency's Web site.
Michael Murphy
GLA: What's the most recent thing you've sold?
MM: My most recent sale was a novel, Concord, Virginia, by Peter Neofotis. I had been the novella competition judge at the recent Words & Music festival in New Orleans. Work is sent with the author's name removed, so it wasn't until after I chose Peter as the winner that I learned anything about him. By day, he works in environmental biology at Columbia University. By night, Peter performs in small clubs throughout Manhattan performing monologues from his ever-evolving tales of the people and events in the fictional Southern town. I met Peter in November, sent out his manuscript in January, and sold it in February to Michael Flamini at St. Martin's.
GLA: The name of your agency is completely, intentionally out of the ordinary. Do you actually host a salon, or is the allusion tongue-in-cheek?
MM: The name is definitely not tongue-in-cheek (I hope). Max & Co. was chosen because, while I was the all and the everything in the company in October 2007, I do not intend this to be true in October 2008. I didn't want the name to be about me. Already, I have retained two people as virtual "scouts" and part-time agents. One is in New York City; her title is East Coast Presence. The other is my Greater Midwest Presence. Both have book publishing experience. I am also partnering with Lisa Queen of Queen Literary to use the benefit of her great experience and reach into foreign markets where mine is limited.
As far as "& Social Club," that refers to a vision I hope to make a reality by 2009. I would love to have an annual retreat—in cabins with screened-in porches, ideally by water—where Max & Co. writers could come to share success stories, new contacts, marketing ideas, and (of course) play cards until 3:00 a.m. while drinking Thai beer and wearing funny hats. In addition, when one writer, say from Seattle, has a new book hit the shelves, my other writers in New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, etc. would do what they could to help launch the title.
GLA: You headed William Morrow & Co. for years before leaving it and New York City behind and starting your agency in Cincinnati. What's the one thing about being a publisher that you don't miss?
MM: The endless meetings that are so much a part of corporate life. Some days, many days, I would be in meetings from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and return to my desk to find an impossible list of phone messages and e-mail that needed attention.
GLA: Your new Web site indicates you're looking primarily for narrative nonfiction, memoir, and eclectic visual books but would make an exception for the right sort of dark and twisted fiction. Can you elaborate on your preferences?
MM: Actually, I already am representing dark and twisted. I sold Tony O'Neill's novel Down and Out on Murder Mile to HarperCollins. Tony, a former heroin junkie, is truly a poet of the grotesque. I sold another book about cocaine and heroin addiction, Jason Peter's memoir, Hero of the Underground (on sale July 2008). Normally, I loathe books like Hero. He was an All-America football player and first round NFL draft pick prior to being a drug addict. But, in this case, Jason was fearless about exposing his Caligula years, and the intense writing brings the book closer to Bukowski or Hubert Selby, Jr., than any sports bio or recovery tale. The exception I would consider would be a commercial (happy ending) novel, if there were something in the writing to grab me.
You captured my areas of interest. I do not represent genre fiction, psychology, science, nature, or business books. However, I would backhand a nun in broad daylight to be involved with a business book like David Dorsey's The Force. The writing was brilliant. Great writing can always change my mind. I have zero interest in Captain Cook and not much more in orchids. Yet, I devoured Blue Latitudes and The Orchid Thief because Tony Horwitz and Susan Orlean are superb writers. I'd follow them anywhere. My preferences are my preferences, but I am always open to what I call the Suddenly, From Across a Crowded Room Moment.
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GLA: Are you interested in graphic novels?
MM: This is a great example of the Suddenly, Across a Crowded Room Moment. Until 2000, I did not think graphic novels were for me. I found Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen interesting. But, in no case did I do more than sample a few pages. Chris Ware's Jimmy Corrigan changed everything. His genius is not just his artistry but that he can tell a story as full and compelling as a good novel. So, while I am not the right agent for most of what people consider graphic novels (Judith Hansen and Denis Kitchen do that really well), I would be interested in something at the level of Chris Ware (a very tall order).
As noted, I am focused on eclectic visual books. Toss a few words on the same page as the artistry of someone like Mark Ryden or Eduardo Recife and, yes, I am very interested. Whether that would be considered a graphic novel I will leave to people arguing on panels at the Comic-Con convention.
GLA: How do you prefer to be contacted by writers seeking representation?
MM: My answer here is my personal preference and should not be taken in as a guide. I love e-mail. I like to receive chapters as e-mail attachments. Most agents do not. I want, but rarely receive, everything (pitch, synopsis, chapter outline, author bio, sample chapters) in one simple email.
GLA: What kinds of writing credentials or professional affiliations do you look for when you receive a query?
MM: I look for zero credentials but am pleased when I discover some. Sometimes writers' profiles can be every bit as important as their talent. MFAs in creative writing or publications in obscure journals carry very little weight with me or with most editors. Publisher interest can be piqued by a writer having something that points to a large, ready, and able fan base willing to drop $24.95 on the author's book. This can be a successful Web site, appearances in national media, or being considered the leading voice or "the face" of a company, product, or line of thinking.
GLA: Do you identify and acquire new clients from among contest winners? Whose work is published in periodicals? Through online networking sites for emerging writers?
MM: A short but only partially accurate answer is "No." I do subscribe to and/or read a number of periodicals or writing Web sites. If I were just a reader, or an agent with a lot of time on my hands, I would pore over The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Tin House, or Zoetrope: All-Story (which was consistently brilliant when Adrienne Brodeur was the editor). However, in my work life, the writers who appear in these places are generally already "agented up." I pay more attention to journals like Topic (a version of Granta), The Walrus (sort of Canada's New Yorker), and The Bellevue Literary Review. But this has not proven to be a sweeping success in acquiring client writers.
GLA: If a writer sends you a promising query outside your specific areas of interest, will you pass it along to another literary agent?
MM: In such cases, where I see promise but I am not the right agent to bring that promise to fruition, I do provide the names of specific agents to the writer. Sometimes, I have then contacted the agents to let them know a writer is coming their way. But, in no circumstances do I want to get sucked into brokering a relationship between a writer and another agent. There simply isn't that kind of time.
GLA: Will your newly designed Web site include a blog?
MM: I'm really not sure. I know I definitely do not want a traditional blog, because I don't need the stress/burden to keep the content fresh. I also see no need to add my opinions to the absurd amount of other opinions from other people about practically everything. Though, you should vote for Barack Obama. Also, I would like to see features that constantly update where my authors are appearing or when their books get new reviews.
GLA: Will you be attending any conferences or events in the future where writers can meet you?
MM: I have attended BEA (BookExpo America) for decades and will be in Los Angeles for the '08 Expo and, like last year in New York, I will be meeting writers at the pre-show Agent Pitch Slam sponsored by Writer's Digest (May 28 at the convention center).
I attend the Words & Music festival in New Orleans every year. I consider this a great conference for writers aspiring to be published. Each attendee gets one-on-one sessions with agents and editors to critique their writing.
GLA: To a writer looking for an agent, can you offer advice about something we haven't discussed?
MM: Choosing an agent should involve as much thoughtfulness and care as choosing a college or a lover. In the case of the latter, probably more care. I have seen young writers too anxious to leap to the first "real" agent to show interest in their writing. If these same people had been contacted in high school by Flatland Community College and told, "We are very impressed with your transcript," they would not have rushed to attend Flatland Community College before applying to colleges more desired.
Check Out These Great Upcoming Writers Conferences:
- Feb. 11, 2017: Writers Conference of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)
- Feb. 16–19, 2017: San Francisco Writers Conference (San Francisco, CA)
- Feb. 24, 2017: The Alabama Writers Conference (Birmingham, AL)
- Feb. 25, 2017: Atlanta Writing Workshop (Atlanta, GA)
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- March 25, 2017: Kansas City Writing Workshop (Kansas City, MO)
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- April 22, 2017: Get Published in Kentucky Conference (Louisville, KY)
- April 22, 2017: New Orleans Writers Conference (New Orleans, LA)
- May 6, 2017: Seattle Writers Conference (Seattle, WA)
- May 19-21, 2017: PennWriters Conference (Pittsburgh, PA)
- June 24, 2017: The Writing Workshop of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
- Aug. 18–20, 2017: Writer's Digest Conference (New York, NY)
Other writing/publishing articles and links for you:
- Pitch Perfect: How to Craft Your Book's Hook.
- It Takes a Village (To Write a Novel).
- Literary Agent Interview: BJ Robbins of BJ Robbins Literary.
- More Commonsense Tips on Writing a Query.
- How to Get the Most Out of a Writing Group.
- Sell More Books by Building Your Writer Platform.
- Follow Chuck Sambuchino on Twitter or find him on Facebook. Learn all about his writing guides on how to get published, how to find a literary agent, and how to write a query letter.
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Dubai Duty Free walked away with a key award when it was named "Airport Retailer of the Year in Single Location" for the eighth time at the prestigious Frontier Awards held in Cannes, France.
Held to coincide with the annual Tax Free World Association (TFWA) exhibition, the Frontier Awards, which marked their 33rd year, are hailed as the 'Oscars' of the industry while the 'Airport Retailer of the Year' is one of the most coveted awards of all.
Present in Cannes to collect the award, Colm McLoughlin, executive vice chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free said: "This is the eighth time that Dubai Duty Free has won the 'Airport Retailer Award' since the awards began 33 years ago. There is a lot of competition in this category and I would like to thank the organisers and the judges for their support. I join our chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in dedicating this Frontier award to each and every member of the Dubai Duty Free team."
Dubai Duty Free came in top among the other shortlisted entries in the same category including Capi, Delhi Duty Free Services, Dufry International, Ever Rich Corporation, Lagardére Travel Retail – Aelia London Luton Airport and Mumbai Duty Free.
Launched in 1985 by Frontier magazine, the awards aim to recognise excellence in the industry with trophies going to winners in 17 categories. This year, entries for the 'Airport Retailer' award were reviewed by international panel of judges, which included senior representatives from the travel retail industry.
Dubai Duty Free's continuing sales growth -which is expected to reach $1.88 billion this year-, its ongoing expansion of its retail offer and its brand partnerships with key suppliers, were some of the key points noted by the judges before awarding the 'Airport Retailer of the Year – Single Location' to the operation. - TradeArabia News Service
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