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They've brought in Mike Richards from Philadelphia and Simon Gagne, who was once Richards' playmaking partner in Philly before moving to Tampa Bay. They believe this will shore up their left side and scoring issues if one of their stars is out again. Look for the Kings to make a major impact in the Western Conference this year if they can get, and keep, everyone healthy.
Los Angeles Kings 2010-2011 NHL Preview: The Los Angeles Kings were a surprise to many fans last year, as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Despite a loss in the first round, the season was considered a success, and thanks to a wealth of young talent, it would not be a surprise to see the Kings make a return trip this year.
Much of the Kings' youth is on the offense, which is led by 26-year-old captain Dustin Brown. The right wing amassed an impressive 56 points last season, and will be looking to build on that this year as he is expected to spend time on the first line. Joining Brown will be last season's leading scorer, Anze Kopitar, at center, and Ryan Smyth on the left wing.
Defensively, Los Angeles will be relying heavily on a young lineup as well. The defense will be anchored by second-year man Drew Doughty, who amassed 43 assists last season while providing some stalwart defending. Doughty will be helped by offseason additions Willie Mitchell and Alexander Edler, both of whom are a dominating physical presence. Jonathan Quick will likely be the starting goalie, and should be solid between the pipes.
Los Angeles Kings 2009-2010 NHL Preview: The Los Angeles Kings will look at the 2009-2010 NHL season as a chance to climb out of the Western Conference cellar and return to the playoffs. The Kings faltered last year, but return a salty lineup that should return some excitement to the Staples Center. Kings captain Dustin Brown will have the job of leading his team back to the NHL playoffs for the first time since the 2002 season.
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Two helicopters and an airplane are dropping water and fire retardant on the blaze. About 100 firefighters from Chelan and Douglas counties as well as the Washington Department of Natural Resources are working on the fire. No injuries have been reported.

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Walgreens' Way to Well program focuses on improving people's everyday healthy through the prevention and early detection of today's leading diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. One of the program's promotions supports the American Cancer Society. For every case (24 bottles) of their Nice brand bottled water, Walgreens contributes a portion to the Society. In addition, customers purchased a $1, $3, or $5 scannable during the month of May in support of cancer screenings for underserved populations. One hundred percent of the proceeds from scannable sales go to the Society. Additionally, Walgreens employees across the country participated in Relay For Life® events as part of the Society's National Corporate Team Program.
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Mike Helton, left, and Larry Black, both candidates for Catoosa County Sheriff, exchange notes during a public debate held Tuesday at The Colonnade Center in Ringgold, Ga.Photo by Alyson Wright.
Five candidates vying for the top spot in Catoosa County law enforcement debated Tuesday the most effective way to curb property crime, become more active in the community and fight the drug scourge.
Ideas for prevention ranged from using Facebook and social media to encouraging officers to get out of their cars and let the public know they are listening to local concerns.
The candidates, former Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force commander Larry Black, Catoosa County City Manager Mike Helton, Fort Oglethorpe police officer Jeff Holcomb, retired federal agent Ben Scott and Chief Deputy Gary Sisk, are looking to replace retiring Sheriff Phil Summers.
At the debate, sponsored by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, candidates were asked about their plans for crime prevention, their policies and their thoughts on controversial social issues like selling alcohol on Sunday and concealed gun carry permits.
All the candidates were against Sunday alcohol sales and for concealed gun carry permits. Black, who was criticized after previous debates when he said openly carrying a gun made him nervous, stated he isn't for gun control but more responsibility.
"As sheriff I wouldn't make an attempt to take that weapon," he said.
When asked what it means to effectively community police, Helton, who also worked in law enforcement for 16 years, highlighted how authorities need to take advantage of faster communication outlets like Facebook and other social media avenues.
Scott, who retired from the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Sisk agreed community policing comes from officers in neighborhoods and interacting with the public. Sisk, whose worked at the sheriff's office for 22 years, added that he would like to initiate block parties in specific neighborhoods where residents can voice their thoughts and concerns.
"We've got to have the community involved," Sisk said.
When asked if candidates would make any changes to the department, Black said he would like to create a precinct on the west side of the county to handle the growing population.
Holcomb, who has 15 years police experience, highlighted a needed emphasis on addressing growing gang problems in the community and at schools with more bully prevention programs.
In the areas of drug prevention and targeting child predators, Holcomb took one of the harshest stance in the group, explaining that he wanted stricter sentences.
But Sisk argued there is a better way to treat nonviolent drug offenders by working closer with faith-based organizations and keeping them out of jail if possible.
Black, who's been in law enforcement for 35 years, said if elected, he would double the sheriff's office narcotics unit and increase resources to the circuit's drug task force.
All the candidates agreed the sheriff needed to have experience, leadership and integrity.
Scott and Helton highlighted their experience in multiple roles as an advantage to be sheriff, while Sisk said stability at the same department was an advantage.
Each candidate is running on the Republican ticket and the primary election is July 31.
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The outside instillation art will intrigue you before you even step inside this gallery. You'll be spellbound by the gold and silver and the glass and metal highlighted by turquoises and deep oranges.
The outside instillation art will intrigue you before you even step inside this gallery. You'll be spellbound by the gold and silver and the glass and metal highlighted by turquoises and deep oranges.
Who knew there were so many different kinds of bouzouki? Rihardos is among Greece's biggest traditional instruments dealers, with an array of Greek (and Western) instruments, including guitars and basses.
This amazing little bookstore is a destination in itself. Follow quotes and words that wind their way down the stairs into a hobbit hole that appears to be held up by row upon row of books.
The hectic, colourful Athens agora (market; also referred to as the Varvakios Agora) is the highlight of the vibrant Athinas market district. It's a sensory and gastronomic delight, with an amazing range of olives, spices, cheeses and deli treats. The historic meat market, with hanging carcasses illuminated by swinging light bulbs, is a surreal highlight.
For art lovers, the studio and gallery of the internationally acclaimed artist Leoni Schmiedel is a worthwhile visit. Here, the artist creates her nuanced and multilayered collages that are inspired by Santorini's geology, natural elements and intense colours. The studio is reached by heading north past the windmill in Firostefani and then by following signs to the left.
Among the wines here are such names as Lazaridis from northern Greece, Tselepos from the Peloponnese and Manousakis from Crete – all masterful vintages. Taki's own bottling, Idalo, is a distinctive local wine. You can also find Vallindras kitron and ouzo here. Incorporated is Takis' jewellery shop, with individual pieces from some of Greece's most famous designers.
Savour Ioannina's centuries-old silverwork tradition at this collective artisans' workshop and store; it has Ioannina's best quality and prices. Creations run from earrings and necklaces (€15) to elaborate silver dining sets (€2000). Even if you don't like jewellery, you probably know someone who does, and with global silver prices rising this is a canny investment.
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Stella Spanou's paintings of local scenes, photography and creations fill this small gallery. Lemons and pomegranates decorate light (as in, easy-on-the-luggage-allowance) bamboo bowls and containers, T-shirts and even magnets. Shopping here lets you support a talented local artist as well as score some great souvenirs.
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Assembly Creates Committee to Study the Episcopacy
May 6, 2004
By Melissa Lauber*
PITTSBURGH (UMNS) –– The number of bishops and the nature and role of episcopal leadership in the United Methodist Church will receive extensive study during the next four years.
General Conference delegates defeated a proposal that would have reduced by one the number of bishops in each of the five U.S. jurisdictions. Instead, the 998-member body referred the matter to a newly formed task force to study the episcopacy. That committee will also study the possibility of naming a bishop to serve as executive officer of the Council of Bishops.
During the next four years, the task force will study several aspects of the episcopacy, including the use of retired bishops, workload of episcopal offices, compensation of bishops, and jurisdictional and central conference boundaries.
The General Council on Finance and Administration offered the proposal to reduce the number of bishops as a cost-saving measure. Ruth Daugherty, of the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual (regional) Conference, estimated that failing to pass this legislation will cost the denomination $5 million during the next four years.
However, the delegates chose, in the words of the Rev. Beverly Wilkes from the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference, to vote "against thinking in terms of scarcity rather than abundance."
During the debate, delegates questioned the formula that assigned bishops based on the size of an area's church membership.
Particular concern was raised about the Western Jurisdiction, which would have its six bishops reduced by one, putting it in a situation that "borders on hopelessness," said Ronald Bretsch, of the North Central New York Annual Conference, who delivered the minority report. The minority report asked that there be a minimum of six bishops in episcopal areas that average more than 55,000 square miles.
Other delegates pointed out that while the Western Jurisdiction is a large area, a bishop from Russia presides over 11 times zones.
Questions about the number of bishops and the geographical sizes of episcopal areas were considered complex enough to require additional study. The motion to refer passed, 478 to 430.
The task force will also consider a proposal from the Council of Bishops that would permit the body to elect a bishop who would be released from other responsibilities to serve as executive officer for four years. The bishops had agreed they would consider this option only if the possibility of such a post was enacted by General Conference.
When the recommendation to refer the creation of this position to a task force was made, a delegate complained that "too often as a General Conference, we suffer from a paralysis of analysis."
The task force, which has been allotted $147,000 for its work, will report back to the General Conference in 2008.
*Lauber is associate editor of the UMConnection, the newspaper of the United Methodist Church's Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 19.66 points, or 0.1%, to 14567.17. The Dow had been down as much as 89.91 points earlier in the session.
The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index gained 7.25 points, or 0.5% to 1562.50, and the Nasdaq Composite Index added 27.50 points, or 0.9%, to 3233.55.
The S&P 500 lost more than 2% last week.
"I think we're having a relief rally off of the selloff last week," said Eric Marshall, co-manager of the Hodges Small-Cap Fund, which manages $453 million. "Looking at the overall landscape of the equity markets, valuations are still attractive…but for stocks to go higher, we're going to need to see a relatively good earnings season."
Investor optimism on earnings provided a boost to energy, materials and technology shares, which led the S&P 500 higher. Energy and materials climbed 1%, and technology tacked on 0.9%. Those sectors have trailed year to date, as investors have stuck with defensive shares.
"After [the declines] we had last week, I think people are ready to hyperfocus on some of these earnings reports," said Matthew Cheslock, a trader with brokerage firm Virtu Financial.
U.S. stocks recover from Caterpillar's disappointing earnings report, and look ahead to GDP data. Jonathan Cheng reports on The News Hub. Photo: Associated Press.
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Netflix—the biggest gainer in the S&P 500—rallied 11, or 6.7%, to 174.37 ahead of its earnings report, which it released after the bell Monday. Shares jumped 21% in aftermarket trading after the video rental and streaming company beat Wall Street expectations for profit and revenues.
Weighing on stocks was a report from the National Association of Realtors showing a surprise decline in sales of previously owned homes.
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The Stoxx Europe 600 added 0.2%. Italy's FTSE MIB index climbed 1.7% after the Italian Parliament's vote to give Giorgio Napolitano another term as president provided a sense of political stability.
In Asia, Japan's Nikkei Stock Average surged 1.9% to its highest level since June 2008. The dollar weakened against the yen after an early surge toward the ¥100 mark, after the finance ministers from the Group of 20 largest economies signaled approval of Japan's aggressive stimulus measures.
China's Shanghai Composite slipped 0.1% after an earthquake hit the country's Sichuan province, killing at least 157 people and injuring thousands more.
Crude-oil futures tacked on 0.8% to $88.76 a barrel. Demand rose for the haven 10-year U.S. Treasury bond, as its yield declined to settle at 1.698%.
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By Mustafa Al-mosawi
There are few things I enjoy more than seeing the light go on in someone's mind, and the are few better places to see this than at an OPC Training Workshop. A student asked a very good question, and a few days later, when visiting a customer site, the same question came up again. So – here I am blogging about it.
The question asked both times was this: How do I access the data files/tables on your HDA Historian?
Some of you are probably chuckling under your breath. But these are very smart people—experts with a wide variety of technology. So why the disconnect? OPC-HDA wasn't something they were familiar with. So if you don't think that's a funny question, here are two answers for you: one short, one long.
Short answer: You don't. You don't. Need. To. That's the point. Any HDA tool will get you all the access to the archived data you need.
Long answer: You don't. You don't. Need. To. The whole point of the OPC HDA standard is to remove the need to understand deeply how the data is archived, accessed or organized. I can store my data in a single file or fifty-thousand. I can store them as csv, xls or DAT files. I can store them with an advanced configuration database with advanced lookups or in one giant, long, insanely over-indexed table. I can store the data however I want. HDA makes no restriction about which mechanism I should choose. The OPC HDA server's job is to make that invisible to you, whichever archive you choose.
That's the theory anyway. In reality, not all HDA servers or archives are created equal.
Archive structures are defined by good engineering, design constraints and project requirements. Choosing poorly can have implications related to security, reliability, auditability and availability of the data. Ultimately, whichever archive you or your vendor choose, the HDA server needs to understand the database schema, or the file structure. The HDA server is responsible for figuring out which files to open, how to structure the query, and for packaging them up so any OPC HDA client can understand the answer. The HDA server is almost always separate from the archive—just as the OPC DA server is almost always separate from the device.
Like DA, HDA frees you to pick and choose whatever tool to access the data from your historian. That's how OPC Excel Reporter and OPC Easy Trender work with any historian on the market, and how OPC Desktop Historian works with any HDA tool.
So instead of database schemas and file structures, gain knowledge about your processes and equipment performance from a wider variety of data sources with a greater selection of tools. That's the power of OPC.
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We're interested in seeing what happens with Gabriel.
Gabriel, the main hero of Lords of Shadow, went through quite a bit in the original game after fighting so much to revive his beloved Marie. We'd love to see the next chapter in his saga, seeing if the anguish over losing her is enough to truly break him, or if it makes him more powerful in his next adventure. He's got quite the story to tell. Also, if Konami brings back the same excellent voice cast, including the return of Stewart, Carlyle and the others, we'd be all for it.
We want new weapons.
Castlevania has always been about using a wide scope of weaponry, and Lords of Shadow II could easily provide the opportunity to use new weapons, like a boomerang or other powerful tools. We'd love to see the throwing axes make a return, as well as more angry beasts to ride and bigger bosses to cut down to size. The first game certainly got it done, so why not a second?
The Castlevania franchise is still well-loved.
Even though it's been ages since we've had a Symphony of the Night-style game, interest in the Castlevania series remains incredibly high. Lords of Shadow proved that with its release a couple of years back, and Konami has no doubt kept an interest in the series, especially with SOTN and Castlevania Chronicles being offered as freebies for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Also, since the company doesn't really have any other Castlevania games in production (whatever happened to that Bloodlines revival, anyway?), we need whatever new they can throw at us. Lords of Shadow II would not only be a genuine surprise, but a welcome one at that.
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Ryan Kalil predicts the Carolina Panthers will win the Super Bowl this season - and he put his money where his mouth is to prove it. The Panthers three-time Pro Bowl center took out a full page advertisement in the Charlotte Observer on Wednesday boldly declaring fans will be rewarded for their unwavering support with a ''one hundred-percent, sterling silver victory - the Lombardi Trophy.'' That's a bold prediction for a team coming off a 6-10 season that hasn't won a playoff game since 2005. But Kalil believes in his teammates. In the 178-word letter Kalil says something special is happening in Carolina. He says there's ''a sense of urgency, a winning attitude that I haven't seen before'' and ''fans will see it in the way that we play.''
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Legislators prepare bills for 2013 session
The 2013 legislative session is just a few short months away, and the first round of bill requests must be in Baton Rouge by the end of January.
District 10 State Rep. Gene Reynolds, D-Minden, said that while his list is short, the quality of the bills makes up for the quantity.
"The budget is going to be a huge, huge deal," Reynolds said. "And there is one group that wants to get together a Constitutional Convention and 'de-dedicate' some of these funds because we just keep going back to the same well and we keep killing higher education and health and hospitals, as well as roads and bridges because they are funded with the general fund."
Chances of that happening are slim, Reynolds said. A better proposal, he said, has been made by State Sen. Robert Adley, R-Benton.
"Robert said why don't we dedicate everything – at this year's funding level – with a Constitutional Amendment that says if revenue is projected to go down, everything across the board will decrease," Reynolds said. "Then, if the funds go up, it increases and we make this year's budget the baseline."
Louisiana's legislators vote on a budget every year, while other states, such as Texas, approve a budget every two years.
"They have something similar to this," Reynolds said. "I think it's a great idea. It's simple, common sense. So, I will get it started in the house and Robert (Adley) will get it started in the Senate. Right now, the two staffs are working on it."
Reynolds was scheduled to meet with staff from the House in Baton Rouge today (Thursday, January 17).
State Superintendent
Another bill Reynolds is proposing would make the State Superintendent of Education an elected position. Currently, the position is an appointed one that is confirmed by BESE (Board of Elementary and Secondary Education).
"The idea behind appointing the superintendent was to take politics out of education," Reynolds said. "I don't care what you do, politics is going to be involved."
Reynolds said he would prefer the State Superintendent of Education be experienced, knowledgeable, educated in the field and answer to the people.
"A couple of superintendents we've had have had very little experience being a superintendent," he said.
His proposal requires a Constitutional Amendment.
"It would state that not only must the superintendent be elected, but he would have certain parameters which he would have to qualify for in order to run," he said. "It would have to do with experience, degrees and such as that."
The election would be in a regular election cycle, he said.
"We wouldn't have a special election for it because that costs money, and I don't want to do that," he said. "So in 2014, it would come up again and the people can say 'yes' or 'no.'"
Internet Taxes
A bill Reynolds is considering to file would require Internet sales taxes. There is already a push, he said, to do away with income taxes and raise sales taxes by three percent.
"Here, in Webster Parish, sales tax would be about 12 and a half percent," he said. "So, then you get a business that sells a product that people can buy on the Internet – and we do a very poor job of collecting sales tax on Internet products sold in Louisiana. Therefore, our local, small businesses would be under a great strain. I don't know that they could survive it."
By purchasing items on the Internet that don't require sales taxes, consumers cut money from local services, Reynolds pointed out.
"It costs money to fix roads," he said. "That money comes from sales taxes."
Reynolds said the company providing the product is responsible for collecting the sales tax, sending it to the state, and the state must then disperse it to the proper entities.
The Legislature will be in session April 8 until June 6.


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This is it. We've reached the end of Friends of NRA banquets in 2012. There's just one more left and it'll be held in two weeks in Missouri. Although the banquets have finally wound down, a whole plethora await in 2013 - over 1,200 of them.
Along with an all new season of banquets comes all new merchandise. Next month the NRA Field Representatives will converge at headquarters for their winter meetings and the 2013 Merchandise Package will be revealed. What new items will be available next year? We'll find out in just a couple weeks.
For those of you who are new to Friends of NRA, this is the perfect time to get involved. Friends events are great occasions to get together with other NRA supporters and help raise money for the shooting sports in a fun environment. Auctions, raffles, games, you name it, there's a lot that goes on at a Friends of NRA event and you don't want to miss out.
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The anticipated reveal of the replacement for the Acura RL has finally made its debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The all-new Acura RLX will make its production debut in early-2013, as a 2014 model year, giving Honda's luxury lineup a head start for 2014.
We were all starting to wonder exactly what was in store for the RLX, since Acura announced its debut. Some of the questions that arose were around its power plant and whether or not this would simply be a restyled RL with an "X" on the end of its nameplate.
Acura answered all of those pertinent questions and then some at the auto show, as it pulled the sheet off of the new RLX and surprised everyone with a vehicle that bears little to no resemblance to its predecessor, something Honda Motor Company does not typically do. For the most part, Hondas tend to evolve rather slowly, with the exception of the latest Civic model, and rarely do we see big-time changes.
This all-new sedan is set to do battle with two newly redesigned imports, both of which debuted at the same auto show. On one side, you have the completely refreshed Toyota Avalon and on the other side, you have the redesigned Lexus ES 300h .
Can the RLX possibly fend off these two sister vehicles?
UPDATE 02/20/2013: Acura announced today pricing list for the 2014 RLX set to go on sale at a starting price of $48,450. Still, the car can get pretty expensive when adding an Advance Package; in this case price will start from $60,450.
Hit the jump to find out.
As we laid out earlier, with the exception of bearing the Lexus emblem, having four wheels, and four doors, the RLX concept is nothing like the 2012 RL.
The 2014 RLX concept features Acura's "Keen Edge" design, with a sleeker front end and a swooping roofline, which puts it in about the same design class as the other upcoming models in 2013 and 2014. It also gets Acura's new Jewel Eye LED headlights, which are in a dual-stack array and include 10 high-intensity LED nodes. These both lower energy consumption and increase your nighttime vision. Its ultra-reflective lenses help increase visibility, as well as give the RLX a distinctly bright look from the front.
The new RLX is roughly the same overall length of the current RL, but its wheelbase is two inches longer. This gives it a better stance, allowing it to ride more comfortably without compromising its handling. Fitted on this concept vehicle were 20-inch forged aluminum wheels with 255/35R20 high-performance rubber wrapped around them.
Its high-strength steel and aluminum body construction help keep this sedan well below the 4,000-pound mark.
There's not too much to say about the design and aesthetics of the interior, as Acura did not provide too much information on this. All we have are some images we captured of the interior at the auto show. From what we see, the RLX will feature a multi-tone scheme on the inside with lightly contrasting colors.
On the technical side, Acura got pretty in-depth on what to expect. The RLX has very advanced communications, navigation, and infotainment systems. It also features a pair of LCD touch screens – one 8-inch and one 7-inch – which control various components throughout the vehicle, including: the HVAC system, navigation, and hand-free cell phone usage.
Brand new to Acura is the AcuraLink feature. This is a cellular communication system, much like GM's OnStar system, that initiates emergency calls when airbags deploy, track the RLX if it is stolen, remote locking and unlocking, alarm notifications, and concierge service.
There are two audio systems offered on the RLX. The base system is a 14-speaker ultra-premium system and the optional system is Acura's signature ELS surround system. As with all modern cars, this audio system is essentially a computer in itself. It has MP3 compatibility and can accept USB devices, so you can load a ton of MP3s on a flash disc and never have to mess with a CD again.
For slightly more traditional audio enjoyment, the RLX features Pandora or Aha internet radio interfaces, or HD radio. The two former mediums will require you to pair up a smartphone with Bluetooth capabilities. Oh, and make sure to have an unlimited data plan – that can get pricey. Also with a paired Bluetooth phone you can perform all of the basic phone functions – email, texting, and calling – via the RLX's touch screen interface. You can also preload text messages into the system, so you can reply to messages. There is no option for voice-to-text yet, so you'll have to preload those lols, l8trs, hahas, brbs, and other textinese words into the system.
On to the RLX's navigation system. The RLX will have Acura's Navigation System with Voice Recognition as an available option. This will also have a Bing search feature and AcuraLink's real-time traffic updates.
Engine and Drivetrain
Now let's have a look at what makes this thing go vroom-vroom. Under the hood on front-wheel-drive RLXs is an all-new V-6 engine that cranks out 310 horsepower. The top-end trim level on the RLX will feature Acura's new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system, which are three electric motors that combine with one gasoline engine. The gasoline engine in the top-level RLX is an all-new direct-injected 3.5-liter VTEC engine. With the SH-AWD system, this car produces over 370 horsepower.
The hybrid engine links to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, but there is no news on the transmission for the front-wheel-drive models. Acura claims this new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD RLX will offer V-8 acceleration with four-cylinder fuel economy. With estimates at 30 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, this looks like it may be a true statement.
The RLX features a collision mitigation system, which brakes when the car senses it is going to hit an object, but only after warning the driver. It will also feature a lane departure warning, which alerts the driver when he veers out of his lane without signaling.
The RLX also features federally mandated front driver's and passenger's air bags, but also features side curtain air bags and a driver's side knee bolster air bag. The RLX has reinforced front frame members to help enhance strength and disperse the energy created in a crash. Acura anticipates the RLX to get five-star overall safety ratings – fairly lofty goals for a car not even in production yet.
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Let's start with the newly and not-so-secretly redesigned Avalon . First we'll start by saying the Avalon looks 100 times better than the 2012 model year, but it's still lacking something in looks. The rear slopes downward, much like the RLX, but the rest of it just looks a little overdone.
As for the Avalon's powertrain, Toyota left us all in the dark. All we know from its release is that it'll bear a V-6 engine, which we all assume will be a 3.5-liter. We do know that Avalon will feature a paddle shifter and two drive modes, regular and sport. The rest of the drivetrain is a mystery.
The audio systems and safety systems in the new Avalon all are pretty much equal with the RLX – crash mitigation, lane detection, ABS, and stability control – with the exception of lacking an equivalent to the AcuraLink emergency system and that the Avalon has more air bags.
The interior of the Avalon is a definite improvement, as it no longer looks like an upgraded Camry. It features wood accents, 6.1-inch touch screen audio system and an optional 7-inch LCD navigation system. A soft white ambient lighting in the interior really sets it all off, giving it a luxurious look and feel. The Avalon has no pricing information yet, but the 2012 pricing starts at $33,195 and Toyota has already announced price hikes in the coming model year. So, expect to see the Avalon to start in the $36,000 range.
The new Lexus ES hasn't quite grown on us just yet. It looks a little too much like the recently redesigned Fusion, but a little less stylish. The oversized grille looks a little odd and the body lines are pretty boring. On the rear end, though, the ES looks good. It bears the same swooping roofline as the Avalon and RLX, but not the exaggerated C-pillar.
The ES will come as either a 2.5-liter hybrid or a 3.5-liter gasoline-only vehicle, but just like with the Avalon, there is little information on power output. The only bit of info Lexus shared was that the 2.5-liter is anticipated to get around 40 mpg in the city and the 3.5-liter will have a six-speed transmission.
The Lexus's interior takes a driver-centric approach, positioning all of the important items right in the driver's sight. This doesn't mean the passenger doesn't get anything though. The seats have been sculpted to increase comfort. There are an additional 2.8 inches of knee room and 4.1 inches of legroom in the front. Just like its sister Avalon, the Lexus ES has optional ambient lighting to help add to its luxurious feel.
Just like the Toyota, the Lexus has about the same safety features as the Acura, but it does have Lexus Safety Connection, which is Lexus's answer to AcuraLink. Just like the Toyota, the Lexus has 10 air bags, far more than the RLX.
The infotainment system in the Lexus is simply ridiculous, It has Lexus's next-generation Enform system that allows you to search via Bing, and access iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Yelp, and Facebook Places all using a paired smartphone.
The standard stereo system only includes eight speakers, compared to the 14 in the RLX, but it has all of the same features as the Acura, plus the aforementioned Enform system. The optional stereo has a total of 15 speakers and includes a DVD player, iTunes tagging, SiriusXM, an 8-inch display, and a Mark Levinson amplifier that doubles the stereo's power, yet reduces electrical consumption.
The anticipated price for the ES is unknown, but it shouldn't stray much higher than the current $36,725 starting price.
The honest answer here is that there is still not enough information on any of these models to make a conclusion. The Avalon is nice looking and the interior is great, but we have zero information on its drivetrain. The ES, on the other hand, doesn't look right to us, but you may love its looks. It has awesome technology features, but again there are no good details on the drivetrain yet.
The Acura looks to be the most expensive of the group, and we have no real idea what's going to be happening with the interior. So we will keep an eye out for more information to come out on the Acura, Toyota, and Lexus.
- New and fresh design
- Powerful gasoline-hybrid drive system
- Loads of safety features
- Lack of interior details
- No four-cylinder option
- Will likely be far more expensive than the competition


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Red, the Steakhouse - Beachwood
- Address:
3355 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: $31 to $50
Red, the Steakhouse - Beachwood
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.redthesteakhouse.com/
- Phone: 2168312252
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Peter A. Vauthy
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Red offers full service modern American cuisine.
A word from Red, the Steakhouse - Beachwood
Sister restaurant to the well known Moxie, the Restaurant, Red, the Steakhouse offers upscale dining with the finest quality steaks & seafood available. Enjoy the Wine Spectator awarding wine list as well as the Captain's List of specially featured wines. Reservations strongly recommended.Continued
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Red, the Steakhouse - Beachwood reviews from OpenTable diners
114 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (88)romantic (60)notable wine list (56)fit for foodies (56)hot spot (26)neighborhood gem (25)good for groups (19)vibrant bar scene (18)great for outdoor dining (16)late-night find (9)great for brunch (3)kid-friendly (1)great for lunch (1)Show More
- RomanticOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/28/2014Great place for two people that are dating or having an anniversary. Great food and dining experience.Special Features:
- Hard to findXmas013Dined on 9/27/2014The steaks were very good but, I have had better. The peppercorn crusted rib eye was perfectly prepared and served at the right temperature. The side dishes were truly delicious especially the creamed spinach. Very good wine list offering a plethora of choices. Overall, it was a pleasant dining event but the restaurant was very hard to find.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic for BusinessOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/24/2014This is a show stopping restaurant in terms of the food, the presentation, the service and the atmosphere. Like any great establishment you will pay for these things. When I have clients in from out of town I always bring them here for dinner and they love it. While getting a reservation for 7:30 is difficult unless you book over a week out, you should have no problem on either side of peak hours.Special Features:
- Excellent Restaurantrjs216Dined on 9/21/2014The food and wine list were outstanding. Excellent service; our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. Great ambiance. The porterhouse steak was excellent and cooked to perfection as well as the rest of the food. The ambiance was wonderful - very relaxing. We were very pleased!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- kjsfdxfdkfdnjkDined on 9/16/2014Just kidding. My guest thoroughly enjoyed himself, which was the reason for the trip. I had the porterhouse. Next time I'm going for the strip. I'm not used to this level of dining. It was a real treat. The prime beef was very very good.Special Features:
- Consistently superbKMaxDined on 9/12/2014One of the best Steak Houses in the US1 Consitently Red delivers great good, wonderful service, and a dinner to remember. Highly reccommended! The steaks are fabulous, and this time my wife had the lobster - what a unique presentation. the lobster was completely removed from the shell and arranged on the plate to look like the lobster - just without the shell! Now I am torn when I go - three dishes that I want - steak, crab, and lobeter!Special Features:
- Great Steak, but . . .GiuseppiDined on 9/11/2014The aged prime steaks were indeed amazing. The rub on the sirloin and filet were a bit too peppery. I would have rated Reds higher, but our seating was near the front desk and in a "traffic hallway". When we asked for other seating, we were informed other tables were for large parties only to see couples seated there after us. Yes, we did have reservations. In my opinion, Reds needs to re-think traffic patterns and comfort for diners. For a meal of that price ambiance needs to be more elegant and private.Special Features:
- Delicious SteaksDeliciousVIPDined on 9/10/2014Best Steaks in town....absolutely delicious and the side dishes are scrumptious....specifically the creamed corn and creamed spinach....And you must save room for their home made donuts.. served with raspberry, carmel and chocolate sauce...To Die For! Outstanding service by Michelle and Michael!Special Features:
- Anniversary dinnerFun2niteVIPDined on 9/10/2014The food was fantastic as was the service. Celebrating an anniversary, our server made the occasion even more special. We can't wait to go back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- outstandingOutstandingDined on 9/8/2014Everything from th3 service to the food was outstanding . We were lucky enough to be there on a night where the crab was flown in fresh. Our meal was the best we've ever had. Great service and a compt desert for our Anniversary,! Would and will highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.Special Features:
- first time mishapkimieDined on 9/7/2014First time we've ever had a mishap here - new kitchen staff - things did not seem to be cooked appropriately for many guests. The staff bent over backwards to make amends and remedy the situations. Otherwise, its the same old Red that we know and loveSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- You won't...hatetocookVIPDined on 9/7/2014...find 1 thing that disappoints on this menu! The steaks are heavenly and the veal marasala is the best!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mostly greattonyDined on 9/6/2014We went on a double date. My gf had the NY strip which was excellent. Best steak I ever tasted. My buddies gf had the filet also very delicious. Me and my buddy had ribeyes. They were terrible. Very fatty. Little taste. Probably the worst ribeyes I ever had. If you didn't know it'd be very hard to believe those ribeyes came from the same restaurant. Everything else was magnificent. The Mac and cheese, the truffled potatoes, shrimp cocktail and stuffed peppers. Would have been a perfect night if we both got stripsyourSpecial Features:
- Wonderful eveningOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/30/2014This was my boyfriend and I first time there and it was wonderful. The ambiance was set and it was better than we expected. The service was excellent and the food was marvelous. It was the start of our beautiful evening. We will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/28/2014We usually choose Red for our special occasions and we are never disappointed! The food was excellent and our server was the best we have ever had.Special Features:
- DebandEdDined on 8/23/2014great food great service always a great dinner would recommend to everyoneSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- foodblissDined on 8/23/2014Wonderful place for special occassions. Wait staff is attentive but not bothersome. The prime filet was cooked to perfection as were the trifle mashed potatoes. Would like to be able to eat here way more often!Special Features:
- Phenomenal steak!DoxeymanDined on 8/23/2014The food was delicious. My wife and I both ordered the filet and we have never had such a tender steak before. The service was great and within my OpenTable reservation I noted it was my wife's birthday and they surprised us by bringing a dessert out with a candle congratulating her (on the house as well). This made for a great memory as the dinner was a surprise to her and we both had never eaten at this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Janet's VisitGayleDined on 8/18/2014I took my friend, who was in from out of town, to Red as a sort of relaxing, de-stressing wonderful dining experience and we were not disappointed! My friend said it was the most delicious food she had ever had, as evidenced by the fact that she ate everything on the plates except the design! Whenever my late husband asked me where I wanted to go for my birthday or our anniversary, my answer was always Red. It continues to be one of my all-time favorite restaurants.Special Features:
- AutumnDined on 8/16/2014Outstanding service: Attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend the steaks, the side of the creamed corn with cornbread, and "donut holes" for dessert. Some of the tables are rather close together along a bench-seating wall. Poor signage to locate: go to the parking lot to the right of Moxie, and the entrance is rather hidden at the end of Moxie patio.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great upon greatLaughDined on 8/15/2014I had stopped ordering steak in restaurants because I had never found a place that can do better than what I can do at home. Notice how I said, "had." Truly one of the best steaks of my life. The rest of the meal was equally amazing. To top it all off, we had a remarkable waitress who took great care of us. She made a special occasion a remarkable occasion. Our compliments to the entire team at Red.Special Features:
- Not good enough for the price.LolyDined on 8/14/2014The food was not outstanding, which I would have expected by the prices. I invited friends for a special celebration, and was not pleased with what I got. Except for the service, which was very thoughtful.
- A Truly Excellent MealAlanDined on 7/31/2014I hadn't been to RED for about 8 years (I live out of state), but its reputation remains superb. My date and I each had a small filet (medium rare) with creamed corn (what a delicious surprise!) and the filet's couldn't have been prepared any better - superb! I was "disappointed" that the roasted brussel sprouts were not yet available - but we'll order that next time. Our waiter was most helpful choosing a wine - being from California I prefer heartier Point Noir's but the waiter recommended a Chehalem from Oregon that was much lower in tannin's. It was an excellent meal - and most importantly... she loved it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A SurpriseTimothyDined on 7/27/2014Red is a great restaurant. Last Sunday I had dinner with a visitor from Northern California. We had a great dinner; our steaks were as good as I've ever tasted with a great wine list and excellent side dishes. The escalopes potatoes were the best tasting I've ever eaten. I will be back. My guest, who is a real foodie snob was very complimentary (and I suspect surprised).Special Features:
- complacent & overpriced for lessBigEaterVIPDined on 7/24/2014I have gone to RED a number of times during the year (min 10 times). During the last three times I have been there, It seems I am seeing a transformation in their quality of food (lower quality) and their portion sizes (reduction) while raising prices. Alhtough the service has remained very good through this, if Red price increases and lower quality continues we will go somewhere else. The strip steaks we ordered did not seem any better than Costco steaks and for the price I pay at Red I could 4 of them. The steak and the tuna tartare were excellent. The sides were good but very frugal with the amount. The salads that we ordered were good, but for $12 and $9 they were side salads in my opinion and way too expensive for that size.Special Features:
- OutstandingBigDaddyDined on 7/21/2014You won't be disappointed when dining with Red - wait staff is first class and the food is phenomenal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great60thDined on 7/20/2014The food was excellent. The atmosphere was very nice. The hostess was very helpful and friendly. The waiter was pretty good though I couldn't understand him I had to have him repeat what he said several times.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Husbands b-day!DebbiDined on 7/18/2014The service was amazing, the food spectacular and overall time at the restaurant was wonderful. Great place for special occasions!Special Features:
- Should be called Salt and not RedJeremyDined on 7/18/2014Salt is not an ingredient! It is a seasoning. The filet having a salty taste is forgivable. Crab legs and lobster should never taste overly salty. I wish I knew to ask for less salt in preparation. Now I know! The atmosphere and service was fantastic!! But the salt factor was disheartening. All four of us commented on it. Ages 28, 40, 65, 85. Noticeable to all.Special Features:
- Perfect anniversary dinnerhoneymoonerDined on 7/15/2014For our first wedding anniversary we wanted to try somewhere new. After reading reviews on Urban Spoon and Yelp we decided on Red. it was a little difficult to find but well worth the search. The food was great. The service was even better. It wasn't cheap but for our anniversary we didn't mind.Special Features:
- Anniversary7Anniversary7Dined on 7/7/2014We ate here to celebrate our 7 year wedding anniversary. It was very nice and accommodating! The air was blowing right by our table and they turned it down upon request to make us more comfortable. My only suggestion is that they make sure all their servers know the specials of the day. Also be able to explain the menu a little better. It was our first time and didn't really realize that everything was al a carte and was served family style. But Overall loved the place and the food!!!! Would definately go back again!!Special Features:
- Red Special Occasionluv2dineBBTVIPDined on 7/6/2014The service was excellent. We were in a corner and noise level was fine. When softened butter came it was melted. Not good. The plating of our steaks was very plain. One steak in middle of large white plate looked lonely and not as appetizing as the steak tasted.Special Features:
- OutstandingFoodiesDined on 7/6/2014Everything cooked to perfection. Great menu. Wonderful wine list. Great service... Very knowledgeable which us rare these days. And just a beautiful intimate restaurant. Always outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- outstandingOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/5/2014we had a fantastic server the food was outstanding and the atmosphere was great the staff made you feel comfortable and was not a rush to have you eat and leave just right amount time between dinner selection a place i would go back to againSpecial Features:
- Another great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/3/2014One of my favorite places to eat in Cleveland and definitely my favorite spot for special occasion meals. The service is always outstanding -- courteous, thoughtful, attentive but not overly intrusive. The food never fails to impress - expertly prepared, pleasing but not ostentatious presentation, and, of course, delicious. I have been dining here for years and expect to continue to do so and now that there is a second location in town, probably more frequently. There are a number of excellent steak houses in town and this one is at the top of the list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a pleasure!Bonzai216VIPDined on 7/1/2014Whether it's for business, a special occasion or a nice evening out, Red never disappoints. And such was the case for us when we celebrated my husband's 60th birthday. Rich, our server, was terrific and provided just the right amount of attention throughout the amazing meal...down to the incredible doughnuts he brought us as a complimentary dessert. Red is a true gem in Beachwood and well as downtown Cleveland.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PhenomenalCharlieDined on 6/28/2014This is by far the best steak house in Cleveland as well as one of the city's best restaurants. The food is amazing and their service is unparalleled. If you are celebrating a special occasion or just want an amazing fine dining experience I'd highly recommend Red.Special Features:
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Thirty-one games into the softball season, Oakdale High's varsity squad saw one play decide the fate of their collective hopes and dreams.
Oakdale High varsity softball coach Larry Loger doesn't play around.
It's no secret that the 2011 Sac-Joaquin Section playoff bracket has some exciting games in store for its Division IV qualifying teams.
With the best prep swimmers from every Sac-Joaquin Section program across all divisions in attendance, Oakdale landed six top-18 relay finishes and two top-18 frosh-soph placements at the two-day SJS Swim Championships at Tokay High in Lodi.
When 12 juniors and seniors from across the area prepared to record their best marks in the triple jump at the Valley Oak League championships on May 7, they probably didn't expect much from the lone underclassman in their field.
A week after sub-par scores had forced Oakdale High's boys golf team to surrender a Valley Oak League title to an East Union team they had twice defeated, the Mustangs fired back with a bigger and better title by wining the blue banner and a Division IV championship on Monday at the Brookside Country Club in Stockton.
A Valley Oak League baseball title race that came down to the wire on Friday is apparently the fashion of choice for all Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV conferences.
You don't need to go searching through egg cartons to find this dozen.
Oakdale High's biggest threats to a Sac-Joaquin Section girls soccer championship may be on the opposite side of the Division IV bracket, but with a star player down with an injury and three very tough teams looming on their own side of the bracket, nothing is guaranteed.
Some big finishes to their respective Valley Oak League campaigns has Oakdale High softball and track and field athletes ready for big postseason performances this month. Both will take on Divisional competition next week.
By the end of the Valley Oak League prep soccer season, opposing teams were flinching at the sight of a Lady Mustang. In tight and highly competitive league title races, Oakdale nabbed championship honors for both their varsity (11-2-1) and junior varsity (12-1-1) squads.
Oakdale swimmers cruised to a combined top finish at the league tournament while track stars shined in Sacramento and tennis players qualified for the postseason in an active Spring Break week for Mustang athletes. Following are recaps of the recent action.
"We're not sharing. Tomorrow it's ours."
Monday's Valley Oak League showdown between the Kimball and Oakdale varsity softball teams (May 2) gave both programs a clear shot at the second seed from the Valley Oak League into the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs.
Oakdale High ace Brennon Williams has been spectacular on the Valley Oak League baseball mound in his last two starts for the varsity Mustangs. On April 13 he went five innings with nine strikeouts and only two hits allowed in a 12-1 blowout of Sierra. A week later he struck out six in seven full innings with just two walks and four hits allowed in a 6-0 shutout over former VOL leader, Manteca. He was also 2 for 3 with a triple and five RBIs, scoring or knocking in each Oakdale tally in the victory over the Buffaloes.
With the preseason winding down, Oakdale's fall sports are gearing up for league play, with some already into their league schedule. The following is a quick glance at some of the Mustangs' week in review.
If you were anywhere in the city limits of Oakdale on Friday night, odds are you could probably hear the stomping of the feet from both Oakdale and Turlock fans hitting the bleachers, roars from both sides of the field, the hard hits or even the rich voice of Mustang announcer Pete Simoncini. However, if you didn't witness the Mustangs late fourth quarter heroics live from The Corral, you missed something special. The varsity Mustangs found themselves on the winning end of a 30-29 nail bitter against visiting Turlock in non-league play.
With a solid 3-2-3 record thus far, coach Alfredo Quiroga and the Oakdale High School boys soccer team are optimistic about the upcoming regular season.
Friday night football is back at The Corral as the Mustangs hosted longtime rivals, the Sonora Wildcats in the 2014 season opener. Even though Sonora is no longer in the Valley Oak League, the rivalry between the two schools went on for 91 years in league play and still holds up as a big rivalry in California.
The long awaited Oakdale High School football 2014 season is under way. After spring and summer workouts, two-a-days once practices could officially begin earlier this month, and team meetings, the Mustangs hosted a home scrimmage against the Tracy Bulldogs on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Thirty-two local sports legends – including an Oakdale icon – will be inducted into the 2014 Sac-Joaquin Section Hall of Fame later this month. Representing Oakdale High School is decorated basketball coach and athletic director Norm Antinetti.
With school starting up this week, the athletic programs don't waste any time, as many of the practices for the fall campaign will start on Monday, Aug. 11. Here is a brief rundown of the teams that will be hitting the playing fields and courts this fall.
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Setting up Home: Hallway as Gallery
Lots of apartments have long hallways that are seen as wasted space. Consider putting yours to use as a gallery...
From larger works arranged the full height of the wall to a gridded layout of snapshots in matching frames, the hallway is a perfect place to display an artwork or photography collection.
If it's at your home's entry, everyone passes through the space and has a chance to appreciate it. If you have a hallway in the depths of your home - say leading to rear bedrooms - you and your family can reflect on a gallery as you pass from the public to the private realm of the home.
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I really like this look. Although it is kind of pointless if the hallway is too small to be able to view the artwork well or is too dark.
It really is a great idea! Our hallway "steals" a lot of area from our other rooms in our apt, which we are happy for mostly, but when I see these pics I am longing for a more marrow hallway ;)
Need to find the light fixtures in the second photo. Any ideas?
Looks beautiful like an art gallery but I agree it would be pointless in a small hallway
if it's a narrow/small hallway it makes more sense to have smaller works, like picture 4. it doesn't make sense to cover the walls or have big pieces if no one can step back to look at them.
"Need to find the light fixtures in the second photo. Any ideas?"
A bare bulb in a lamp socket hung from the ceiling w/ electrical wire?
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bepsf: You crack me up. So glad you said that before I did.
I'm not sold on the hallway gallery thing. It can make an already tight space feel downright suffocating. I think hallways are much better suited for a fun, bold wallpaper- something that makes the space feel purposeful and more expansive. All of these mismatched frames? Too jarring for me.
We have a 3' wide hall that is about 13' long. I painted the walls burnt orange and hung two big ink drawn comic strips by my brother with two small framed pieces in between. The frames are black and the art is all black and white. It's just the right amount of art for that size hall, in my opinion, and the pieces are all things that have to be seen up close to be appreciated. They wouldn't really work in other parts of the house.
I like the look of lots of art on a wall but those hallways look a little bit crowded to my eye. Sometimes less is more.
I think this is a less-is-more thing for most hallways, which tend to be narrow and not necessarily have the best light for viewing art. Smaller pieces work better.
@devonian: If you do this technique. You should choose the vintage light bulbs that you can find at Rejuvenation. They are expensive and not very ecofriendly. However, they really make the look very retro.
I like this and guess I'm not a subscriber to the "less is more" idea. I rather like having points of interest only a long hallway to grab your attention as you approach. I also haven't experienced any difficulty in viewing larger works in a narrow space. Oddly enough, my hallway is where I have the greatest expanses of wall so my larger artwork naturally wound up there. The walls in all the other rooms are punctuated with windows, doors etc., so hanging large artwork won't work there. My hallway is 3' wide x 24' long and more contemporary than the above examples. The one problem I had was lighting as there were only two ceiling mounted fixtures, one on each end. I solved the problem by using cable lights the entire length so I could light the artwork on the walls. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2256175039_715ed15991.jpg
I'm not a fan of photo 2 though. All the small frames are disorienting to me.
Photo 2 is absolutely boring. I love the idea of turning a long hallway into a gallery, but scale and interest are two really important elements to incorporate while doing it. I think photos 4 & 5 accomplish this.
Love the idea, but I don't like #2 either - it looks crowded and disorienting in an insane asylum kind of way.
I really like the light fixture in #5. Any ideas where that one is from?
2 and 4 are lovely! Very simple and a great photo display. Too often these days photo walls seem all jumbled and hard to view. I guess I have formal leanings for art and photos!
I am okay with the look but in a narrow hallway (less that 4' I guess) I would hang photos or art only on one side of the hallway. I believe the negative space across from it is necessary. Otherwise, I feel it's just too busy. Visual clutter. Ugh. I also agree that it must be properly lit.
Yeah, bepsf is right. I think you could probably make those bare bulb pendants.
Aack! #2 is not even. If you have such a Mr. Monk look at least make both sides equal.
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