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yeah,it's a serious problem!
As China's economy keeps growing and growing this problem keeps getting worse and worse due to the growing amount of food needed. It seems to me that China would worry more about keeping a rein on the people who complain about this problem then actually solving this problem itself. I think this partially due to corruption among food checkers and the fact that China has solved many of its internal problems through silencing its people. Hopefully it will take strides towards food safety. in my opinion this won't happen for some time unless some huge scandal occurs.
This article clearly illustrates how the Chinese government will seek to highlight external business malpractice, as opposed to solve the real plights of the Chinese people. 10% of all oil consumed per year being non-purified gutter oil? This definitely should be much more of a priority than a simple mislabeling of a pork product.
It was very impressive to see how did the gutter oil change to the oil which we are using to cosume everyday. I do not know why this food safty problem will be in china for so long time. I am keeping hear the safty problem from china. Chinese goverment really should do something to change this situation immediately, it is relative to health problem which is very big issue in the life. Chinese people should be also aware the problem of food safty.
The Chinese government needs to crack down even further. There is no excuse to feeding people mislabeled anything, yes this was minor but what if next time it is more severe? China has long been behind in the welfare of there people from working conditions to how food is produced. Now that it is getting more sincere about taking care of their own. This is stuff that United States and the U.K. did decades ago, China is catching up.
China's infrastructure is vastly improving from building more airports to cracking down on the food industry. As China becomes more wealthy the standard of living increases as well. With more middle-class citizens in China, the less they will tolerate for mislabels and expired food. This will create tension between the United States and China if the United States continue to cheat the system.
This isn't exactly a new issue, but it is still disappointing to see the lack of adequate food safety regulations, especially considering that Chinese cuisine is exceptionally healthy otherwise. As China rose up in the economic and industrial areas, it unfortunately has to make sacrifices in others. That's fine in the short term, and the Chinese government knew that, but now is the time to deal with the consequences of that growth. Stricter regulations on environmental pollution and food safety should be enacted. While I'm not a fan of authoritarian regimes, one of the strong points of Chinese government is that there is no gridlock. If they need to act, they can act immediately, and I am confident that they can deal with this problem if the people voice their discontent.
The food safety issue is just like many other scandals in China. And it is not just because the regulation and punishment are week, but also the administrative motivation is distorted. There are 'economic and costing' issues that, if the government regularly sends officers checking and examining the restaurants, then, ideally, no one will cross the line, which is good for the people, but this is not the local in-charge bureaucratically officers wanted. Because by doing this:
1) Not only gonna increase the cost of the authorities (the time and labour force spend on the regular checking, and normally those suckers are just sucking around everyday but doing nothing);
2) But also will decrease the incomes (no tickets can be issued if no one breaches, and those breaches often solved under the counter).
What a cost control! What a profit maximization! What an economist!
The problem is than the China's administrative system is so corrupt, and the authorities never care their people, but only their own pocket. And the problem is already so deep and widespread. Not only the food sector, but also the railways, police force, tax bureaus, and everygovernmentwhere.
I believe the authorities must aware of these problems but seem they are not trying to solve any. Maybe there isn't any ways to change it, at least I cannot see. If just wait the conflicts to grow and I believe it will eventually go bust somehow.
One word to describe my feeling: "Hopeless".
Most of the people, in china today, try their best to make money, therefore they neglect the importance of the morals. Actually, moral level of a nation is the most important fact that reflect the people, so chinese have a long way to go in their reforming and opening process.
As China becomes more and more powerful, its policies and issues become increasingly scrutinized. China needs to get serious about its food policies, or else it risks turning the population against the governments. Food safety is something that the people rely on the government for, because it is hard to determine for yourself. It sounds like China is risking its people's lives in order to continue growing economically. They need to address this issue before it is too late. I am confident that China will deal with it soon. They are a proud country that has returned to its place as a world power. I don't think the Chinese government will risk embarrassment over food safety issues. The stricter policies enforced in Chinese Walmart's is evidence that they have already begun to fix this problem.
Like those captions of the photographs. When one is beyond words at such atrocities, one can only laugh.
Like the caption of the photographs. When one is beyond words at such atrocities, you can only laugh.
It's awful to think that food quality issues in China haven been under-the-radar for so long, even to its own people. Food is consumed by all in a trusting manner, and if that is taken away, what is left? Can Chinese people rely on the government and the the rest of their public peers to take care of each other?
The mislabeling of pork in Walmart, to me, seems like a distraction to bigger food safety problems, that will hit closer to home for the Chinese, such as "gutter oil." China needs to realize that these issues cannot continue, nor be hidden. The people of China deserve to know the risks of eating their own food, and what exactly it is that they are buying!
Walmart in America has a a reputation of that which it is appealing to the lower-class. This doesn't mean that it's food safety should reflect the same image. This is sad that it occurred in China and I hope that they can straighten everything out. Because of the growing Chinese population, it will be interesting to see if food quality can be kept up.
Food is an essential part of a human's life. Sometimes it can lead to death. Because it's so important, people should be more careful about the dates and the condition of food. In China, as they have already faced this consequence of closing down stores, they should be better aware of the fact that food should be taken good care of and note that only fresh ones should be sold. Only thing to hope for is that the Chinese people should be more aware and watch out so nothing like this happens again.
I was shocked reading this. I had no clue that conditions were like this in China regarding food, though I am a little surprised that Wal-Mart is operating in China but I guess it makes sense since everything sold there is made in-country anyway.
It's embarrassing for a world power to have issues regulating the safety of its people's food. They want to keep this news under the radar for sure.
It is amazing to me that a country that has industrialized so quickly would not expect and take measures against food supply problems. China and India both have been purchasing land in Africa for food production for their own countries because their factories and skyscrapers take up so much space. Most of eastern China is comprised of overcrowded cities with millions of hungry Chinese people. How did the government not know that preventative measures would have to be taken against food shortages and corruption within the food industry? It just does not make sense. Yeah, WalMart was wrong to make a packaging mistake, but as the article states, China has much worse problems than that to contend with. I hope to see China taking some steps forward in producing healthier and cleaner food for its citizens to eat in the future.
I remember that Taiwan had its own set of food safety scare in the 1980's and 1990's (is this a function of incomplete/immature public policy?). This was a long time ago but I remember reading that it was largely solved by enacting some sort of supply chain audit. Food manufacturers embraced the enforcement because people had started to avoid eating certain foods which completely cut into manufacturers' profits -- obviously.
The problem with Mainland China at the moment is that there are just so many mom and pop operations sprouting up that are also fly-by-night. Sometimes, it's just a couple of guys doing it. They do not care about their own long term economic viability. They often work like cons. It can be near impossible to catch many of them.
Established food manufacturers who are in it for the long haul should take the view that food safety is a core concern -- this is obvious but sometimes forgotten. They cannot muddle along. They should establish their own supply chain audits themselves and make it a marketing tool. Bigger market share is often better than bigger margins.
The food safety problem in China is very unnerving. I would be very concerned with my government if food like this was being allowed in our stores and restaurants. What kind of people can sell food like this and be okay with it. The Chinese government better severely crack down on this problem right now.
China's ego is growing because their economy is growing at an exponential rate and the country as a whole is getting richer. Now that the threat of starvation has quelled a bit, China is focusing on the quality of the food. It's very hypocritical that China would punish Wal-Mart and not themselves, themselves being a more prevalent supplier of a Chinese citizen's everyday diet. Are they attacking Wal-Mart on purpose to drive their foreign influence out of China? That could be a little far-fetched, but I wouldn't put it past a nation that has usually had isolationist tendencies throughout history, especially when they're growing exponentially and coming into their own.
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1Twisted Eagle AD145WD
Best bey not to mention super heavy for balance!
Scythe nemesis B Bb118 it lasts for ever and can beat all my mates so I think it is the best possible combo it even beat twisted tempo
It killed my burn fire blaze, and ultimate meteo l-drago absorb and more.
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[newest]Don't do this, it somehow followed my commands when I was pretending and ripped up my celing. After you launch this combo once it breaks
2Wing Pegasis T125RSF
Super powerful
Has a lot of stamina for attack type
Has a lot of stamina for attack type
Wing Pegasis is the best!
Awesomest beyblade in the world
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[newest]The wing fusion wheel is the greatest attack type wheel on earth. it's also heavy {like 50 grams} and in ironclad attack mode, its outstanding in defense and balance. RSF was a great choice for this combo because it has good stamina and good attack. This reminds me of my current favorite combo Wing Orion SA165TB because it ues the wing wheel and has a defensive track that is somewhat useful for attack types.
3Diablo Nemesis BD145CS
It's the best because mine keeps knocking the other one out of the stadiun even if the stadium has tall walls and it also literaly destroyed my frends saggitario the spin track and the face bolt broke it even chipped a small piece of it's fusion wheel!
Beat all my combinations
It broke 5 fusion wheels of mine!
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[newest]Cool I have all the parts to it '. )
4Galaxy Pegasus WA130RSF
Best bey even beats Earth Eagle!
Best. It even beat diablo nemesis, metro ldrago, flash saggitario and phantom Orion
5Diablo Orion TR 145 WD
I feel that diablo is a 4d bey and as having 2 metl weels it has good attack, stamina, defense but not balance so your opinion is the best I fell.
I love this combo, this thing is beast!
Were down wd good attackMore comments about Diablo Orion TR 145 WD
6Twisted Capricorn GB145BS
Little less balance but otherwise thumbs up!
Sounds like good stamina combo
7Flame Pegasus LL 145 SD
Beat all beyblade it dodges attack and trips up oponnents
Look this bey combo the best it can beat hades kerbecs plus phantom orion even twisted tempo
8Flash Unicorno W105HF
The best bey combo ever. Destroyed my Hades Kerbecs in 1 shot
9Rock Leone D125WB
ITS AWESOME ITS SO STRONG he's LIKE A ATTACK TYPE AND defense TYPE
A great bey all in all but could use some more stamina!
I just used it·It beat all ten of my legendary Beyblades·I have all 10More comments about Rock Leone D125WB
10Meteo L-Drago D125FS
Great stamina + reverse rotation = A great beyblade
Great bey because it absorbs the opponents power
Fire meteo L drago is better butMore comments about Meteo L-Drago D125FS
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11Flame Kerbecs AD145 B
That's a cool beyblade
12Death Cetus S130RDF
It is very cool and defeated my eagle
13Phantom Gasher TH170D
It beats every single beyblade I own! It even beats my friends too! I recommend this bey to every single person looking at this review. This beyblade is top tier in Stamina but Takara Tomy brand Beyblades are recommended for this top tier Beyblade.
Are you serious people? This is the official best combo. Have you seen the WBO's top tier combinations? If you haven't and you are reading the Top Ten List, then you are wasting your time. Go get some real advice at WBO.
It is a really strong bey for Stamina. Beats all of my beys!More comments about Phantom Gasher TH170D
14Earth Capricorne R145RS
Its the best well legend cyber pegasus is the best but this is still good
15Phantom Fireblaze B:D
Not much of a difference of phantom oron but still most powerful beyblade in my collection of 127 beys
16Hades Befall 230EWD
17Hades Befall BD145MF
Its an awesome beyblade but my one doesn't fit so I don't know how to fit it
18Variares CH120RF
19Meteo Pegasus 100 XF
20Scythe Kronos B:D
Think About Fusing Some Of The Best Stamina Beys Ever
21Earth Herculeo 105F
22Big Bang Orion B:D
This bey is wicked strong, its so epic!
23Meteo L-Drago 90WD
24Hades Befall BD145WD
I am the one who put this bey on the list. He is my favorite bey, he also once beat my friends meteo l drago, barely
He is the best Beyblade in the world. Great for stamina. Great for defense. He all so beat my friend meteo L-Drago.
Its great I even put it on Beyblade fanon wikiMore comments about Hades Befall BD145WD
25Duo Cancer TH170SD
26Kreis Pegasus B:D
Amazing free-spin stamina beyblade!
27Scythe Capricorn 145B
28Blitz Unicorno GB145RF
I made it and it killd 1000000000 beys
29Flash Libra WA130 BS
It beat all the beys on this list and never lost
Crazy cool, beat all my beys!
30Storm Leone 145 FS
Huge attack power+incredible stamina+undefeated defense power=awesome bey. Every single bey that it faces gets either pummeled into the ground or knocked out of the stadium so please vote this bey up and try it out for yourself. I'm positive you'll like it
This Beyblade really works it crushes all the other Beyblades it can even beat earth eagle and destroys twisted eagle you should try it and then you will probably know what I mean.
I'm in love with this INCREDIBLE bey! It has beaten everyone of my bey's, including Basault Horogium, Hades Kerbecs, and Gravity Destroyer (Perseus).More comments about Storm Leone 145 FS
31Duo Bull TH170RB
32Inferno Striker SW145S
Terrible tips over when getting hit from underside of metal wheel. Suggestions change performance tip with a BD not B and change spin track to a S-120
Unbeatable stamina with a tall fusion wheel making it spin foreva!
33Earth Pegasus UW145 D
34Flame Saggittario WA130WD
35Fang Leone 145W2D
36Meteo L-Drago CH120EWD
It will never fall and will not stop absorbing!
Spin Steals for a long time!
37Flash Pisces GB145R2F
38Spiral Virgo 90 HF
Its great for attack but could but more stamina would be nice
Sipiral virgo is the best combo
39Diablo Orion 230WD
40Earth Zurafa T125D
Earth Zurafa is strong as a brick wall. Because when a beyblade hits it, it doesn't even move, or wobble! It just stays there doing nothing. You know what, I think it should be #1! Besides it's spin time is 3 minutes, 50 seconds point 0! So this bey should be king of ALL beys so PLEASE VOTE!
Earth Zurafa is INVINCABLE! It beat my Lightning L-Drago recolor, my Triple Dimmension Genios such as Cyber Gemios. AND WON ON MY EXTREME Beyblade TRAINING! I tested out how long it spins and this is what I got: 3 MIN,58 SEC! If you want to vote for my Beyblade then make it too!
41Burn Eonis 150RF
Definetally my best bey. The second best I would highly recommend is spiral cetus, with A white Performance tip from Rock Leone and a blue spin track from Thermal Lacerta. Go for it guys.
42Cyclone Bull DF145SD
Good stamin and defense, best for battling left spinging beys, defense types, and stamina type!
43Dark Capricorn T125ES
Best stamina bey ever!
44Twisted Tempo (Diablo Metal Frame) X:D
It is so awesome it beats any beyblade
It can beat all the legendary beys
It can beat all the legendary beys
It's the best combo becasuse twisted and diablo fusion whell its heavy and its gonna be the heaviest bey in the world
This bey can beat 4 beys at once in its S2DMore comments about Twisted Tempo (Diablo Metal Frame) X:D
45Lightning L Drago 100MF
46Beat Jupiter 130WD
47Basalt Kerbecs 230WD
It has unbeatable defense and stamina
This bey is unstoppable
48Basalt Kerbec C145WB
49Diablo Kerbecs BD145R2F
50Midnight Fireblaze DF145B
A great Beyblade for defense power and with strong stamina I think this should be the forbidden bey!
51Grand Pegasus WA130S
52Rock Aries H145WD
He's good he beats virgo he is really easy to make and does well it has good defense and spins for like about 2 min. So its really good it's my best combo vote for him
Make it it's cool so yeah it does have a lot of recoil. That's its main downside
It's really good it wins a lot and its easy to make. It's one of my best combos.More comments about Rock Aries H145WD
53Twisted Pegasus lll F:S
Awesome! Invincible bey! It's really tough because it has a wall of time! With the wall of time it can hold on for attacks! When I used it it beat every single beyblade combo in my room! Literally! This bey is KING of ALL... Beybattles! So just please! Please! Please! Vote for me! Please! Nobody voted for me like Earth Zurafa T125D. PLEASE! < Or... Else... You'll... DIE! And take off you're head! Poke in your eyeballs! And TEAR YOU APART! Literally! >:{0! Grr... AHhh... :l8 O.K. sorry for the intentional. Anyway. If YOU! Want a STURDY bey... Then MAKE it! If you BREAK it!
Yeah, I tried it too it was really awesome it beated hades KERBECS phantom Orion too. I like this bey so much I'll even die for it!
Best bey in the world
54Dark Orion B:D
55Phantom Kronos D125D
I love this Beyblade so much that Pokemon is not in it's league!
I do not like this mix it is a fail
56M2F Twisted Nemisis TR145 SWD
This bey is great! It defeated my twisted tempo, hades kerbecs, and phantom orion in an instant
57Variares CH120 R2F
Amazing bey moves really fast and has great attack power
It's awesome it moves at super fast speeds, and sends beyblades flying out of the stadium. It can even beat L-Drago Destructor
58L-Drago Guardian D125RF
Smash + Reverse Rotation + ownage
59Lightning Bull GB145WB
It's fab and you will not belive that IT SEND MY FRIEND'S TWISTED TEMPO FLYING OUT OF THE STADIUM IN IT'S FIRST ATTACK AND I WON THE BATTLE IN JUST TWO SECONDS! So try it NOW or you will be the greatest fool in the history!
My best bey ever, it has good defense, excellent balance, great attack and awesome stamina. Overall, it's a marveleous bey and no bey can defeat it.
It's the best. It's a marveleous balance type bey with good defense, excellent balance, great attack and awesome stamina. No bey can defeat it. It's the best costomized bey in the world.More comments about Lightning Bull GB145WB
60Phantom Orion B : D
This isn't a combo
61Blitz Leone FS
62Thermal SGTO 135MS
This bey doesn't stop spinning til he wins!
I have the same thing but burn sgto with the same pices but it is my number 1 beyblade
63Basalt (Diablo Core) Horogium B:d
Best tank in the bey world
64MF Twisted Kerbecs DF145 WD
It deolished Twisted Eagle AD145WD in 15 seconds literally.
65Death Quetzalcoatl CH120EDS
It battled five beys at once and won it's beaten phantom orion, and beat the ultimate attack type. It's never lost a battle. It has amazing defense, stamina, and great attack since it can get under another bey and knock it around.
66Twisted Sagittario 230 F
67Burn Orso 125FS
Heavy wheel pllus sharp tip equals an awesome balance bey!
68Dark Orso 145SD
69Poison Eagle DF145MF
70Fang Virgo 105F
It is super fast it has strong attacks and a bit of defense
71L-Drago Destructor BD145RDF
72Beat Aries 145W2D
73Earth Pegasus D125 WD
74Grand Pegasus D125 HF Attack Type
Cool beyblade to beat twisted tempo and earth eagle. Crush diablo nemesis and phantom orion. Strike other beyblades
Try my beyblade
Combo burn gasher 145 WD
Combo burn gasher 145 WD
75Metal Face Bolt Twisted Aquario DF145 MS
76Twisted Leone W105S
Beats diablo nemesis earth eagle hades kerbecs evil befall dark bull gravity destroyer poison zurafa and more
Can bea any bey
Can bea any bey
77Metal Face Variares AD145 R2F
SUPER HIGH ATTACK! Because the METAL WHEEL GIVE OUT SUPER HIGH ATTACK AND THE BEY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT DEFENSE CAUSE THEY HAVE SPRING ATTACKS!
78Hades Striker 130SF
Great bey
Beat all of my other combos
Beat all of my other combos
79Fusion Sagittario S130RDF
80Dark Pegasus 90HF/S
81Hyper Orso SW145JB
82Twisted Byxis 230WD
83Rock Tempo 145WD
O.K. let's get this strait. EPIC! It spun for a VERY.. Long time like 5 min,48 sec! And it wasn't even BUDGING! But only a tiny... Bit though. There. Okay thank you for the lie! Oh! The truth hurts. So please vote!
84Twisted Lacerta GB145HF
It pushed grand cetos around like it was 1 ounce it can knock every bey off balance like in 30 seconds it was awesome
85Flame Orso D125B
The best Beyblade ever it defeated flame bixsy vote for it
Great stamina and deffense!
86Dark Pegasus H145ES
The eternal sharp tip gives it stamina, the the horns give it defense/attack, the dark fusion wheel makes it balanced, the cyber/galaxy/storm pegasus clear wheel gives it attack, and the cyber/galaxy/storm pegasus facebolt gives it style. This bey is OUTSTANDING!
87Twisted Herculeo AD145 HF
88Flame Tempo 105 D
89Storm Pegasis SW145HF
90Hell Befall AD145 EWD
91Metal Face Twisted Lacerta AD145 MS
92Earth Eagle ED145
93Twisted Eagle B:D
94Hades Aqurio 90LW
This bey is awesome!
An awesome attack type and is even better in the Mobile Stadium! Vote and #1!
95Evil Rex UW145D
96Hades/Hell Kerbecs BD145WD
An epic Beyblade with great stamina and defense.
Despite being an stamina or balance type (i don't really know)does it have nice attack. Its also nice that he's a large wheel and spin track. Just a few of my beyblades can beat it!
Despite being an stamina or balance type (i don't really know)does it have nice attack. Its also nice that he's a large wheel and spin track. Just a few of my beyblades can beat it!
97Twisted Kerbecs R145WD
He is a really good defense type and his weight is incredible. Thanks to his spin track: R145 can he absorb hits from low beys and then the damage is like nothing
98Phantom Bull AD145WD
Phatom bull is very good if you use variaries dd tip on flat and ball which provides good stamina and more over attack and defense power best of my beys
99Basalt Horogium TR145R2F
100Earth Pegsus ED105BS
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The league's premier power forward this season, Aldridge has posted double doubles in eight of his past 10 games and six straight heading into tonight's game against the Rockets in Houston. The Trail Blazers are getting All-Star caliber work from their rookie point guard (Damian Lillard) and Aldridge, who is averaging 21.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in his last 10 games. He's been on a rebounding tear since Jan. 1, averaging 10.6 boards a night, well above his career numbers (7.7) to date.
BOOM! It's the double-double crowd and convensional PF peeps that threw all that heat. Just a lack of appriciation of his skill set. He's so good. Vindication!
No surprise here well deserved it's amazing how some fans want to trade this guy smh.
Great to see LaMarcus get his long overdue recognition as one of the great PFs to play the game. We're more than lucky to have him in Portland and I want to see his jersey in the rafters next to a couple of championship banners! LaMarcus, simply the best! This should stiffle his critics a bit
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Essence of Japan
14 days with Tauck Rating:
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Day 1 Welcome to Honshu Island
Tauck's Japan travel days begin at The St. Regis Osaka at 6:30 PM. A transfer is included from Osaka's Kansai Airport to The St. Regis Osaka, located in the heart of the Champs Élyseés of Osaka. Spend two nights enjoying one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of this ancient port city, surrounded by natural beauty and cultural grace. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight. (D)
Day 2 Poignant visit to Hiroshima
It's all aboard the super-fast Nozomi Super Express (speeds up to 186 mph) for a visit to Hiroshima. A ferry takes you to Miyajima Island (holy site of Shinto) for a walk to view the oft-photographed Itsukushima Shrine and its "floating" torii gate. Have lunch on the island and return by ferry to Hiroshima for a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where the first atomic bomb fell on August 6, 1945; today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your visit is poignant, the story described in words, pictures and artifacts – and optimistic hope in the peace flame that burns outside the museum. Dine tonight at your hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Pleasures of Osaka and on to Kyoto
City sightseeing this morning includes two of Osaka's most popular landmark sights. Once the largest castle in Japan when it was first built in the 1580s by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, magnificent Osaka Castle has been destroyed – and restored – several times, with its most extensive refurbishment completed in 1997. A guided tour reveals its massive stone walls, gold-leaf trim, copper roof and panoramic views, including a fascinating on-site museum that chronicles its tumultuous history. Running alongside a canal of the same name, Dotonbori Street pulses with lively energy, from its shops to its dining venues; enjoy a stroll and lunch at a local restaurant before your Japan travel continues on to enchanting Kyoto this afternoon for a four-night stay. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Centuries unfold in Kyoto
Enjoy a full day of Japan travel delights in historic Kyoto, founded in the 7th century and an early capital of Japan. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple this morning; this Golden Pavilion was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and astounds with gold-leaf gilding on its top two stories. Continue on to Nijo Castle for an inside visit – shoes off. Best known for its ornate interiors and nightingale floors, it was built of Japanese cypress by the first Tokugawa shogun in 1603 and is a wonderful example of Momoyama architecture. Following time to explore as you wish, have dinner on your own tonight; Kyoto offers many fine restaurants to choose from. (B, L)
Day 5 Origami, tea and a Maiko performance
Kyoto abounds with a rich legacy of ancient treasures, cultural gems and natural beauty that spans the centuries. "Take the plunge," Kyoto-style, today on a visit to Kiyomizu Temple; the expression comes from the views you will see from the cliff-top verandah off the main hall. Try your hand at Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, when you visit a private home for a tea ceremony (shoes off again!). The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish, along with lunch on your own. Join us for a special dinner tonight featuring a Maiko (Geisha in training) performance, reflecting the true essence of Japanese culture. (B, D)
Day 6 Temples of Tranquil Nara
Tour Kyoto's Sanjusangendo Temple this morning, home to 1,001 wooden cypress statues of Kannon-Bosatsu dating back to the 13th century. Then embark on an excursion to Nara, where you'll savor an unforgettable glimpse of old Japan on visits to ancient temples, shrines and gardens and during lunch at a Japanese restaurant. See the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at the Todai-ji Temple in Nara Park; at more than 50 feet high, the huge statue is the largest bronze Buddha in all of Japan. Stroll the wooded grounds of the vermilion-colored Kasuga Grand Shrine, adorned with some 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns, before returning to Kyoto, where you'll have dinner on your own tonight. (B, L)
Day 7 Garden charm on the Noto Peninsula
It's all aboard the Thunderbird train for a rail journey to Kanazawa on the Noto Peninsula, home to winding cobblestone streets, Samurai residences, Geisha houses, museums, gardens, and a flower-filled open-air market. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, then stroll through Kenroku-en Garden, among the country's top three gardens; translated, its name means "a refined garden incorporating six attributes: spaciousness, careful arrangement, seclusion, antiquity, elaborate use of water and scenic charm." Continue on to Wakura Onsen, a hot spring resort on Nanao Bay, and spend tonight at a ryokan (inn), where the dress code is a traditional kimono, mats double as chairs, and dinner features regional specialties. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Shirakawa-go and a mountain resort
Travel to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is well-known for its villages of thatched gassho-zukuri (praying hands) farmhouses. Visit a private 300-year-old family home (shoes off!) and explore the historic village of Ogimachi, the largest village with 59 intact gassho houses. See the Miboro Dam en route to your mountain resort in the 16th-century town of Takayama. (B, L, D)
Day 9 A little history and sake in Takayama
Takayama is renowned for its artisans and woodworkers (whose traditions go back to the 9th century), its remarkably preserved Edo-period merchants' shops and houses, its sake, and its quaint village streets best explored on foot. A walking tour with a local guide visits the farmers morning market, the Festival Float Museum and the historic Takayama Jinya, a government building dating from 1692. There are more than 2,000 different brands of sake produced throughout Japan – taste a representative sampling today when you visit a local sake brewery. The remainder of the day is free. Dine as you please for lunch and dinner. (B)
Day 10 Through the Japanese Alps to Hakone
Today your Japan travel adventure takes you on a remarkable drive across Honshu from Takayama through the breathtaking Japanese Alps – which divide the island in two – to Fuji-Hakone National Park and on to Hakone on the Pacific coast. Rice farms dominate the valleys, while lush forests blanket the mountains. En route, visit the Itchiku Kubota Museum, showcasing Japanese textiles and exquisite kimonos dyed using the centuries-old tsujighana technique. Arrive for an overnight in the hilly hot springs town of Hakone; enjoy dinner at your resort. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Fuji-Hakone National Park and Tokyo
Weather permitting, get a glimpse of Mt. Fuji as you travel by gondola on the Hakone Ropeway over the mountains, and ride a funicular back down for a cruise on Lake Ashi. After lunch, visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum to view sculpture from the post-Rodin period and art by Pablo Picasso, Renoir and Miro. Continue your Japan travel adventure by journeying to Tokyo for a three-night stay at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo – named the 2012 "Top Hotel in Japan" by the readers of Travel + Leisure.( B, L, D)
Day 12 Discover Tokyo sights, past and present
Discover the heart and soul of Tokyo today – a complex blend of ancient traditions and dynamic modern city, you'll explore its many contrasts and learn a little about Tokyo's past and present. Guided city sightseeing includes the Edo Tokyo Museum, which reveals more about the historical heritage of Edo (Tokyo); Asakusa Kannon Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Arcade, one of the oldest shopping centers in Tokyo. Lunch at a local restaurant is followed by an exhilarating Taiko performance. Taiko means "drum," and it's an art form all to itself – rhythm, melody, and movement are woven together into a musical experience that will be long remembered. The rest of the day in Tokyo is free to spend as you please; enjoy dinner on your own tonight. (B, L)
Day 13 A taste of Japanese history & culture in Tokyo
Your Tokyo sightseeing today includes a visit to the Imperial Palace Plaza and Meiji Shrine (shoes off!) honoring the spirits of the Emperor Meiji and his Empress Shoken with eternal serenity and tranquil manicured gardens. As a special treat, see a live performance showcasing age-old Shinto music with the ancient Kagura dance. Sushi making is an art here; see how it's done at a culinary demonstration, followed by lunch, then spend the afternoon as you wish. Your journey ends with a flourish at our farewell reception and dinner at the hotel tonight, featuring a hands-on calligraphy demonstration. (B, L,D)
Day 14 Sayonara... as your Japan travel ends
Tauck's Japan travel days end at Tokyo's Narita Airport. Fly home anytime. An airport transfer is included from Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo to Narita International Airport. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. (B)
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Inspirational, innovative and intriguing, Japan has always been a favorite Tauck destination, where gilded temples and glittering skyscrapers reign over streets steeped in history and tradition. In the port city of Osaka, life unfolds in contrasts. Board a high-speed train for sights frozen in time, from a floating shrine to the poignant Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, lit by an eternal flame. Visit a castle that has stood the test of time and mingle with the locals on a canal-lined street. In Kyoto, golden pavilions and a nightingale castle honor royal times, and cultural arts keep customs like Origami, tea and Maiko dancing alive. Old Japan is chronicled in tranquil Nara, gardens grace Samurai residences in Kanazawa, and "praying hands" hold up homes and spirits in historic mountain villages. And while modern bullet trains speed through country landscapes, the pace slows down to reveal the Essence of Japan... in a ryokan, in art-filled open-air museums, at a sake brewery, a sushi lunch and music and dance performances, Tauck Style. Join us for a Japan travel experience to remember.
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Osaka: The St. Regis Osaka
Kyoto: Kyoto Hotel Okura
Wakura Onsen: Kagaya Hotel
Takayama: Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
Hakone: Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort & Spa
Tokyo: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
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One of the most successful trucks for the long haul operations is the DAF XF 105. In Europe the truck is one of the best sold models and it is highly appreciated for its low maintenance costs and the high fuel efficiency. For these two reasons the vehicle was also named the International Truck of the Year 2007.
The DAF XF105 competes in the 44 tonnes segment with models like the Renault Magnum , Man TGX or Iveco Stralis . The truck is available with a choice of tractors and rigids with two, three, or four axles and a choice of three engine outputs.
Design and interior
The exterior design won't win any beauty award, as the flat body panels and the lack of any significant design elements gives the truck a plane look which is almost rudimentary. The thin rectangular headlights don't do any good to the overall picture either, while the round fog lights are too small to have any significant impact on the truck's design.
Inside, there is almost the same story. The wrap round dashboard was kept pretty simple and the overall design was sacrificed for functionality. The XF105 rivals have taken the time to work over their cabins to provide better quality materials as well as dash and center console designs that don't look or feel like they have 10 years old. The materials are comparable with those from the old generations Iveco Stralis and are inferior to the Volvo FH or even the Man TGX . Despite the rock-hard plastics however, the build quality looks pretty good and the cabin is solidly built.
Another good news is that there's nothing functionally wrong with the equipment. Thanks to the familiar design, all of the controls are intuitive and easy to use without getting lost in a sea of buttons.
The two-tone interior with embossed-pattern seats also adds a touch of class to the Super Space Cab. The driver's seat is ergonomically designed and it's pretty comfortable thanks to a wide range of adjustments. Moreover, the lateral mirrors cover most of the rear view and compared with other trucks in the segment the blind spots are kept to a minimal level.
We also like the instrument cluster which is fitted with classical round gauges that are clear to read. There is also a central information display which presents different essential vehicle information when the driver request.
Besides the usual dashboard features, there are three DIN slots, which allow installation of an audio system, a navigation system, camera display or an on-board computer. Other features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and DAF Camera System.
Beneath the bunk is space for large storage drawers, with an option for installing a 42-litre refrigerator drawer, in which even large bottles can be stored upright. There is also a standard bottle holder mounted within easy reach of the driver's seat together with many of other useful lockers.
Engines and Ride
The DAF XF 105 is equipped with a 6 cylinder 12. 9 liter turbocharged engine available in 410, 460 and 510hp outputs in both Euro 4 and Euro 5 versions. All three engines have plenty of torque available and cope well with the heavy duty character of the truck.
The engine's power is kept in leash by the AS tronic ZF 12 speed automatic transmission which offers the possibility to change the gears manually thanks to the steering mounted stalk. Unlike other gearboxes, the driver can progress the auto mode by changing gears before the truck's selection. This feature will come in handy when you'll have to deal with downhill areas or with level acceleration. However, unlike other automatic transmissions in the segment, the AS-Tronic needs manual interventions from time to time, in order to make use of the full engine power with maximum efficiency.
Even with the weakest engine the truck never feels underpowered and it's able to pull its full 44 tones weight without breaking a sweat.
The downhill speeds are kept in check by the capable engine brake and the retarder which make a brilliant job in slowing down the truck. The standard brakes are fitted with all around discs and can stop the truck without thinking twice.
The handling was also at par with the competitors, as it was on the predictable side. Also, despite the tall cab, there isn't any accentuated body roll or other issues to spoil a relaxing ride. Moreover, thanks to the all around air suspension, the ride is comfortable and the truck has good cornering abilities, giving you plenty of road feedback.
Engines specifications
Thanks to its high versatility, the low maintenance costs and the small fuel consumption, the DAF XF105 will continue to remain on top of the sales charts. On the other hand, it's true that the truck's design may not be the most beautiful in the segment and the cabin could've been better. However, these details are less important when we are talking about the heavy duty segment and the XF compensates with other strong points. Its engines have plenty of punch and are reliable, and even if the automatic transmission it's not as precise as other units in the segment, it still does its job with dignity.
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Dorval eco-friendly hotel with a roundtrip airport shuttle
Situated in Dorval, this eco-friendly hotel is close to Dorval Municipal Golf Club, Bombardier Aerospace, and Peter B Yeomans Cultural Centre. Local attractions also include CAE and Golf Dorval.
Hotel Features
Comfort Inn Aéroport provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and complimentary wireless Internet access. Other amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities.
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LCD televisions include premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with pillowtop mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Comfort Inn Aéroport features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This eco-friendly hotel also offers laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- 24-hour front desk
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- Total number of rooms - 98
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- Number of floors - 2
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
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In your room
- Rollaway/extra beds available
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- Premium bedding
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- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
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- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
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Eat and drink
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
The fine print for Comfort Inn Aéroport
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
Your pets
Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Self parking fee: CAD 10 per day
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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The Behind the Scenes Pic of the Day is objectionable when sober and abominable when drunk!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here with today's Behind the Scenes Pic!
Recently I went on a bit of a Powell & Pressburger kick and finally saw many of their classics, including today's featured film: Black Narcissus. My personal favorite of their work so far is A Matter of Life and Death starring David Niven, but there's no denying Black Narcissus' stature as a masterful piece of storytelling.
Not only is Jack Cardiff's cinematography some of the best combination of lighting and gorgeous Technicolor film stock ever captured, but Powell & Pressburger's tale of isolation and its effect on the minds of a convent of nuns in the Himalayas is captivating. I found I could never figure out where the movie was headed, especially when it started to enter a very thriller/horror mode toward the end.
It's an amazing film, as are much of Powell & Pressburger's work from this time period. Seek it out if you haven't seen any of 'em.
Today's shot features one of the more famous set pieces from the movie, the ringing of the bell. Check it out below!
Thanks to Criterion for putting out the awesome Blu-Ray and for digging up a ton of great BTS shots from the movie! Click here to see a bunch more from Black Narcissus!
If you have a behind the scenes shot you'd like to submit to this column, you can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tomorrow's behind the scenes pic is up for a nice game of chess!
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July 26, 2011, 7:14 p.m. CST
Why Narcissus gotta be all black an shit?
by vic twenty
Powell & Pressburger are Racists.
July 26, 2011, 7:18 p.m. CST
I too have never heard of it.
by sweeneydave
Is it from Harry's "pervy nun" collection?
July 26, 2011, 7:19 p.m. CST
Nice! Seventh Seal or War Games tomorrow?
by Squinty CGI Flynn
July 26, 2011, 7:24 p.m. CST
by bellscorners
Yes. You are first. What's this P&P business? How come never heard of them? Are the movies any good? A little curious about the write-up - horror/thriller at end sounds like a bit of a change up. Kinda like Sunshine. Loved that movie.
July 26, 2011, 7:40 p.m. CST
Kathleen Byron is Crazy Hot in this
by Fred
July 26, 2011, 7:41 p.m. CST
Okay, we get it- you are a "film lover"....
by Emperor_was_a_jerk
Now let's see some Yodas and Ewoks and shit.
July 26, 2011, 8:04 p.m. CST
The part where the crazy nun puts on red lipstick
by Tacom
I first saw it on a crappy quality VHS and it didn't make an impact but later seeing it on DVD, wow! The technicolor in the movie is awesome.
July 26, 2011, 8:10 p.m. CST
On a different topic...
by Quackfu
Just read Frank Durabont is walking away from the dead. WTF????? Any confirmation out there? Helloooo?????????
July 26, 2011, 8:34 p.m. CST
Look what you do!
by bellscorners
The Chad Who Loved Me - Mansun. This is the answer to the question of what the coolest instrumental opening to a rock song ever might be. I digress. What was I talking about? Obscure films from the 40's? I read the write-up on this film, it sounds messed.
July 26, 2011, 9:19 p.m. CST
Watched this movie a few months ago...
by Dollar Bird
Had some great visuals, but ultimately I was disappointed by it. Oh well.
July 26, 2011, 9:42 p.m. CST
Quint is on a mission to destroy the magic of movies
by lostboytexas
and he wont fucking stop until Olivia Wilde rapes his face. Which should be any time now...
July 26, 2011, 9:50 p.m. CST
The talkback here makes me sad.
by Ted Knight
What's the matter with you all? You don't touch a movie if it wasn't released after 1977? This movie is a painting brought to life! The setting amid the Himalayan mountain tops and the fire-dusk sky mixed with some searing moments of human emotional breakdowns and near possession-like performances make for a breathtaking yet unnerving experience. I know it's a cliche but hauntingly beautiful describes this film to a T. And finally, Deborah Kerr makes for one smoking hot nun.
July 26, 2011, 9:55 p.m. CST
Stargrove: What good is a BTS pic if we have no idea what it is
by matthooper8
The images shown here are usually iconic characters from movies we know and love; giving us a picture of our favorite films from a new perspective. This is a just a picture of nothing to most of us.
July 26, 2011, 10:11 p.m. CST
It's easy to forget the movie was mostly shot on a sound stage in England
by MooseMalloy
Bought the BLACK NARCISSUS dvd a few years ago, now I need to upgrade.
July 26, 2011, 10:36 p.m. CST
Quint's leaving the film territory that I'm familiar with.
by Yelsaeb
Never heard of this. It ain't my fault so don't stone me. What's really good about this column is I start to seek out all the stuff I've never heard of. So, again, thanks Quint for having this column.
July 26, 2011, 11:52 p.m. CST
I have a GREAT Frackin' idea! Let us consider that some of us out here have been film geeks for longer than a few short years.
by I Max U Mini
When I was a kid, our escape from mainstream was neighborhood movie theaters, comic books, and other magazines like Rolling Stone, Famous Monsters, Fangoria, Hit Parader, Creem, etc. Those, along with the collective television audience we all were back then - and to a slight degree, still are. While some readers may find a photo boring or "nonexplosive" others of us see the intrinsic artistic and historical value. Perhaps some of you may discover intrinsic and palpitating value in a behind the scenes shot of Erika Eleniak preparing for her cake scene in "Under Siege". I know I would! That said, it is fairly easy to surmise that Abe Lincoln was correct when he adapted the words of John Lydgate to say, "you can't please all the people all the time." But, AND QUINT, THIS IS DIRECTED TO YOU. Keep doing what you're doing, however you want to do it. Rick Nelson's song Garden Party updated Lincoln and Lydgate by giving us a solution. "It's all right now, I've learned my lesson well. You see, you can't please everyone ... ... so ya, got to please yourself."
July 26, 2011, 11:55 p.m. CST
by Quint
From your lips to God's ears... I think?
July 27, 2011, 12:01 a.m. CST
It's okay
by Quint
If you haven't seen Black Narcissus. If one or two of you decide to check out a Powell and Pressburger film because of this post then I'm ecstatic. There are still a few P&Ps I haven't seen yet. I just hope some of the more vocal negative Nancys will have some patience with these classic images. I mean, the last BTS pic was Return of the Jedi. No one can say I don't cater to mainstream geeks with this column. But ultimately this column is a reflection of my personal interests, too, and my love of film isn't just sci-fi/fantasy and horror from 1975 to today.
July 27, 2011, 12:25 a.m. CST
Great pic, thanks Quint
by swanstep
To those of you who don't know BN, the pic is from the (set of the) climax of the film, an astounding, vertiginous apparent location that majorly influenced the bell-tower sequences in Hitchcock's Vertigo. The slightly bonkers melodrama of Vertigo in general owes a lot to this period of Powell and Pressburger.
July 27, 2011, 12:26 a.m. CST
@matthooper8 It's your problem if you've never heard of a movie, and your job to fucking find out about it.
by highfunctioningsociopath
Or do you expect this site to be pander to your ignorance? Maybe you should just sent Harry a list of all the movies you've ever heard of so he knows what BTS pics to feature.
July 27, 2011, 12:28 a.m. CST
Yeah and Black Narcissus, while not the perfect movie, is fucking atmospheric. Exquisite to watch.
by highfunctioningsociopath
July 27, 2011, 1:47 a.m. CST
Excellent Film!
by David Thornton
Thanx for that one Quint!
July 27, 2011, 7:24 a.m. CST
Christ, larsson
by Mugato5150
I usually come to Lucas' defense against all the haters but it was a pretty dick move to sue over the fucking stormtrooper design. Sue the creator of the thing, no less.
July 27, 2011, 8:23 a.m. CST
Thanx Lasson
by DangerDave
Fuck Lucas. All "he raped my childhood" aside. The guy continues to prove that the only thing that he is good at is reprocessing the idea that he had 25 years ago, with the help of the best and brightest people in CGI, design, animation, and film tech. Paying them a good wage and claiming all the credit for the Star Wars Universe. Have you seen some of the extra features on the prequels where his staff role before him 20 design ideas...all of them awesome and his picks the one he wants and everyone claps? As much as I would like to get my dick beaters on a copy of Star Wars on Blu-Ray....my days of giving Turkey Neck my money are over.
July 27, 2011, 9:34 a.m. CST
Never Heard of these movies?
by Warren
So does that make me a fuck head of cinema or a person that gets fucked by the cinema?
July 27, 2011, 9:55 a.m. CST
THis Movie looks GAY
by blowmymo
July 27, 2011, 10:05 a.m. CST
by The_Skook
...are you an expert on 'gay' movies (Mr ironically named) movieman4life? Thanks Quint for keeping up the diversity of The Behind the Scenes Pic of the Day. One of the things still good about AIC.
July 27, 2011, 10:25 a.m. CST
Nuns are evil
by Knobules
I went to Catholic School for 12 years. NOW a few of them are MEN. Yes MEN. Brutish mean UGLY bitches hiding in penguin outfits and torturing kids because nobody asked their ugly fat butts to prom.
July 27, 2011, 12:11 p.m. CST
I really do have a friend who refuses to watch pre-80's films.
by Damned if I can login
He's totally serious about it. Won't watch *anything* made before 1980. Nothing whatsoever. It is truly his loss I suppose, but not in his eyes.
July 27, 2011, 12:51 p.m. CST
If that scene was being filmed today they would have 120 ft of green screen around it......
by sam jacksons wig
.....to simulate being on the edge of a very deep chasm. For the photo you're looking at is situated in tha very place- the bell tower on the edge of a mountain in the hymalayas. What you do get is some of the most realistic matt painted backgrounds which make this movie look epic in scope. The sets of the convent are beautfully rendered, showing the nuns stark living quarters with very little wonder they begin to react the way they do when the handsome stranger turns up. What is also great about the movie is the slow build to the nuns discovering their sexuality, which as repressed as it is ultimately leads to jealousy and murder. They don't make movies like this anymore, and not in this way. It is a seriously beautiful slice of cinema history. Thank you Quint.
July 27, 2011, 12:52 p.m. CST
by Stabby
kick him to the curb! Life's to short to suffer fools.
July 27, 2011, 3:44 p.m. CST
by Damned if I can login
Man, I've tried. I really have tried to get this guy to OPEN HIS MIND and experience some truly great entertainment. But he not only refuses, but he refuses *angrily*. Like, I told him that even though he has his policy there are still a few films that all should see. A good example is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence. His answer? It's B&W. He absolutely refuses to watch any B&W film, no exceptions. Maddening it is.....
July 27, 2011, 4:15 p.m. CST
Had a bad trip with Black Narcissus
by tangcameo
Stuck in the middle of nowhere in a tiny motel on the TransCanada Highway with insomnia and loudly snoring roommates. The television in the room played only 3 channels and I don't know where the hell 2 of them came from. One was CTV (think Canada's NBC), the second a US evangelism 24/7 station and the third played classical music, ballet and one scene from Black Narcissus (where the nun falls off the cliff), OVER AND OVER AND OVER... again 24/7. It was like some weird motel television hell.
July 28, 2011, 2:35 a.m. CST
Some need to have their movie lover pass revoked..
by Gabba-UK
Never heard of Black Narcissus? Get out your mums basement much?? All joking aside, get yourselves some Powell and Pressburger films and watch 'em. You'll thank Quint. And Jack Cardiff is one of the top 3 cinematographers to ever walk the planet. A Matter of Life and Death is possibly my favourite film of all time. Some more BTS photos of that please if you've already had some and I've missed them Quint.
July 28, 2011, 9:17 a.m. CST
Good lord man. So he/she has not seen Godfather?
by Knobules
How sad
July 28, 2011, 9:18 a.m. CST
Yes, I am an expert. How did you know that?
by blowmymo
July 28, 2011, 9:23 a.m. CST
And maybe I will change my name....."4life" to "4now".
by blowmymo
SKook is lovin these pics
July 29, 2011, 3:57 a.m. CST
Don't you think it's awfully common to smell like ourselves?
by vincewhirlwind
I love The Archers (which is the name of Powell & Pressburger's production company, for those TB'ers that don't know already). In fact, taken as a body of work, I would have to say that their films are my favourites. So much of what they did still looks vibrantly modern and experimental - viz the table tennis scene in A Matter of Life and Death, the opening scene of Colonel Blimp, and countless others. The photography is without parallel, the performances sublime, the scripts insightful, deeply layered and compassionate, the direction always innovative and arresting. Their vision was truly unique, and often attained heights of breathtaking beauty. tAnd all this, and so much more achieved more than a half century ago and with mainstream audiences in mind. Plus, P&P mainstay Roger Livesey is my favourite actor :-) I'm as geeky as the next man, but geekiness shouldn't be synonymous with narrow-minded cultural parochialism. Sometimes art, even popular art, demands a bit more engagement from the consumer. Go with it and you'll likely find that the rewards you reap from it are all the richer in the end. It's not for nothing Martin Scorsese venerates Michael Powell and drops his name at every opportunity. (Not to mention employing his widow Thelma Schoonmaker as his long-serving and brilliant editor).
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Series Notes...
Offensive Notes...
Fifth-year senior wide receiver Bennie Fowler recorded a career-high nine catches for 92 yards, including a 37-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, his second TD of the season and seventh of his career.
Sophomore Macgarrett Kings Jr. had a career-high 94 receiving yards and tied his career high with five receptions ... Kings also had five catches at Notre Dame ... Kings also collected a career-high 147 all-purpose yards, as he had 53 punt return yards, including a 30-yarder in the third quarter ... Kings caught a 46-yard touchdown pass from Connor Cook in the second quarter that gave MSU a 10-0 lead; it marked the longest offensive play from scrimmage for Michigan State this season ... it was also the longest reception of Kings' career ... in addition, it marked the longest touchdown reception for Michigan State since Andrew Maxwell connected on a 46-yard TD pass to Tony Lippett vs. Nebraska on Nov. 3, 2012.
In his collegiate debut, true freshman Delton Williams rushed for 32 yards on nine carries (3.6 avg.), including a long of 11 yards ... all of Williams' carries came in the second half.
Defensive Notes...
Iowa entered Saturday's contest averaging 244.4 rushing yards per game, but was held to 23 yards rushing on 16 attempts against the Spartans ... it marked Iowa's lowest rushing total since gaining 20 yards vs. Penn State on Oct. 20, 2012 ... MSU has held all five of its opponents this season under 100 yards rushing ... in 84 games under head coach Mark Dantonio, the Spartans have held their opponents below 100 yards rushing on 40 occasions (48 percent) ... since the beginning of the 2011 season, MSU has held 20 opponents under 100 rushing yards (five this season; eight in 2012; seven in 2011).
Iowa running back Mark Weisman, who entered the game ranked No. 1 in the FBS in carries and No. 15 in rushing yards with 123.0 per game, was limited to just 9 rushing yards on seven carries.
MSU forced Iowa to go three-and-out on 10 out of 14 possessions (three-and-out: either holding an opponent without a first down within three plays on a new series or forcing a turnover in the first three plays).
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Michigan State won the turnover battle, 2-1 ... MSU has forced at least one turnover in 66 of 84 games over the last seven seasons (79 percent of the games played since 2007).
Special Teams Notes...
With MSU leading 20-14 and facing a fourth-and-7 from its own 37-yard line on the first play of the fourth quarter, junior punter Mike Sadler rushed 25 yards for the first down on a fake punt, setting up Geiger's third field goal of the game, which put MSU on top, 23-14 ... Sadler also ran a fake punt 26 yards last season at Michigan for a first down.
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Michigan State out-rushed Iowa, 135-23 ... under Dantonio, MSU is 44-11 (.800) when outrushing its opponent, including a 28-4 (.875) record since 2010.
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The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment
- Thursday, March 27, 2008
Discernment, then, is not an end in itself. Rather, discernment is the means to a far greater and nobler end. By practicing spiritual discernment we guard the gospel, the message of eternal life. The apostle Paul, writing to his young protégé Timothy, called him to do just this in both of the letters to Timothy recorded in Scripture. "O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you," Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:20. In his next letter he reiterates, "By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you" (2 Tim. 1:14). Through the power of the Spirit, Timothy was to guard the gospel.
This word deposit is taken from the ancient world. In the age before personal safes and safe deposit boxes, a person who was going to be away for some time might ask another to care for a treasured possession. He would entrust this possession to another, depositing it to him, and this person was bound by a sacred oath to protect it.7 In his letters to Timothy, Paul, who knows that he will not always be able to encourage and mentor Timothy, entrusts to him the gospel message. Timothy would be expected to guard this message and to find worthy, godly Christians to whom he could in turn entrust it. And so the gospel has been protected and has carried from one generation to the next through the long, storied history of the church. And so it has been handed in trust to you and to me and to all who believe.
John Stott, in his introduction to his commentary on 2 Timothy, says this:
The church of our day urgently needs to heed the message of this second letter of Paul to Timothy. For all around us we see Christians and churches relaxing their grasp of the gospel, fumbling it, in danger of letting it drop from their hands altogether. A new generation of young Timothys is needed, who will guard the sacred deposit of the gospel, who are determined to proclaim it and are prepared to suffer for it, and who will pass it on pure and uncorrupted to the generation which in due course will rise up to follow them.8
God has given us the gospel in trust. He has deposited it to our account and expects that we will guard this priceless, precious treasure. God has entrusted to us something of infinite worth and unsurpassed beauty. He has not left us to our own devices, but he has provided for us the Holy Spirit, that with his help we may be faithful in guarding the gospel of Jesus Christ. Spiritual discernment allows us to keep the gospel central and allows us to see and guard against error. Spiritual discernment is absolutely crucial to the one who would understand and heed the gospel. Nothing less than the gospel is at stake.
As we saw at the beginning of this chapter, King Solomon knew the importance of discernment. The early verses of Proverbs are a call for both wisdom and discernment:
My son, if you receive my words
and treasure up my commandments with you,
making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining your heart to understanding;
yes, if you call out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures,
then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God. (Prov. 2:1-5)
We are to incline our hearts to discernment and to cry out for it. We should desire spiritual maturity, spiritual growth, and spiritual life. We can only have these wonderful benefits if we have discernment. We serve a God who stands ready and willing to bestow this gift upon those who seek after it.
Proverbs 2 is a father's call to his son to embrace and treasure discernment. There are few things that are as important, as precious, as spiritual discernment. The Bible cries for you to seek after it so you can live, so you can grow, and so you can mature in your faith. Will you answer the call?
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A tour of Tokyo Disneyland: Adventureland
Written by Robert Niles
Yeah, go ahead, make fun of me. I traveled halfway across the world to a Disney theme park I'd never seen before - the most popular Disney theme park outside the United States - and what was the first attraction I visited?Tweet
We're visiting Adventureland on Day Two of Tokyo Disneyland week at ThemeParkInsider.com.
The Tiki Room.
Hey, it's not what you think. Tokyo Disneyland doesn't have the same old Tiki Room show we know from Disneyland, and now, Walt Disney World. It's a new show, which stars a popular Disney animated movie character who takes over the classic Tiki show.
Uh, I'm not making things any better, am I?
My big goal for the day while visiting Tokyo Disneyland was to see the unique attractions in the park - the ones that either didn't exist in the United States or that were enough unlike their stateside counterparts to be interesting to a Disney veteran (like me, and, I suspect, many of you). So my to-do list included The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents 'Aloha E Komo Mai!'.
That's right. This version of the Tiki Room isn't the dreadful "Under New Management" version with Iago and crew. While I continue to prefer Disneyland's original version of the Tiki Room, if Disney's going to add a cartoon character to the mix, let it be Stitch, whose Hawaiian backstory actually fits the Tiki Room theme.
In this version, Stitch is trying to force his way into the Tiki Room show, like Lucy trying to weasel her way into one of Ricky's Tropicana Club shows. But the birds think it's the Big Kahuna that's interrupting their show. They ultimately discover that it's Stitch, whom they let in the show if he agrees to behave. Which he does... just before he spits on the audience. Here's a sample - though, as with all Tokyo Disneyland shows, the narration is in Japanese:
Tokyo Disneyland's Adventureland feels two me like two lands mashed together. On the upper (south) side of the land stands the Tiki Room, with the Swiss Family Treehouse to the right and the Western River Railroad and Jungle Cruise to the left.
Walk back toward the park's entrance (to the north) and you enter what will look to any Southern Californian like New Orleans Square, though Tokyo Disneyland doesn't call it that.
Here's where you will find Pirates of the Caribbean, the Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans. Pirates here is much the same ride as you'd find back in Anaheim, with a few tweaks. First, the ride's queue is almost entirely inside Laffite's Manor. And there's only one drop into the grotto after you leave the Blue Bayou. But the biggest difference is at the end. Instead of riding the lift back up to the loading area, as you do in Anaheim, you disembark immediately after the final treasure scene, as in Anaheim, and ride a speedramp back up to the street level.
That allows Pirates to end with a bang, rather than the slow return of the original version. My only quibble with this version of the ride was the sound mix. I started hearing X Atencio's "Yo Ho" theme from the Burning City as early as the dunk scene, muddling the audio for the middle scenes of the ride. Still, Pirates is Pirates, and I'm happy to check off one more version of this classic that I've had the good fortune to enjoy.
Since my knowledge of Japanese is limited to overhearing my wife teaching Suzuki violin lessons ("Konnichiwa," "Sayonara," "Arigato"), I decided to skip the Jungle Cruise, figuring the jokes would be lost on me. (Sorry, TH.) But I chose to hop aboard the Western River Railroad instead. And I'm glad I did.
As I mentioned yesterday, Tokyo Disneyland doesn't have a railroad chugging around the park, as the other Magic Kingdoms do. Its railroad travels only around the Adventureland and Westernland sections of the park. But the Western River Railroad offers some wonderful views of Tokyo's Rivers of America and Big Thunder Mountain, and includes the Primeval World dinosaur scenes so popular at Disneyland. Here's a video tour of the train ride:
(Keep your eyes open for the burning settler's cabin that's actually burning! I'll write more tomorrow about Tokyo Disneyland's superior maintenance and service, compared with Disney's US theme parks.)
Tokyo Disneyland's Adventureland offers more food options than any other land in the park. While I chose to have lunch at the Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall in Fantasyland (coming Thursday!), I did have a light dinner at The Gazebo in the "New Orleans Square" half of Adventureland.
The Scallop Chowder was excellent - creamy, with moist bits of scallop and a salty sea flavor, accompanied by what might have been the best piece of bread I've ever eaten. I'd never imagine Japan would have outstanding bread, but this qualified - a warm, airy, yeasty interior with a rich crust so crisp it crackled when I bit into it. But if bread and soup aren't what you're craving, Adventureland offers other options:
Tomorrow, we visit Critter Country and Westernland (aka Frontierland).
Also: World Bazaar, Westernland and Critter Country, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland
Readers' Opinions
From Mark Fairleigh on December 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Robert, grew up in Japan as an Air Force brat and remember how awesome their breads, pastries, and cakes were. Their cakes were especially tasty...light as air and deliciously sweet...mmmmm!
From TH Creative on December 13, 2011 at 2:31 PM
From 22.214.171.124 on December 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Hi. Really enjoying the detailed articles about Tokyo Disneyland. Keep them coming. I plan on going at the end of next year. Now I'm getting excited!
From James Rao on December 13, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Scallop Chowder... YUM!! Why in the world don't we have that delectable sounding soup here in the states???
BTW, you just gained a wealth of credibility by skipping the Jungle Snooze. Kudos on your superior foresight and park planning.
From 126.96.36.199 on December 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Now Rao has fried my cheese in two different countries! And Mr. Niles blew the chance to learn how to say "the backside of water, in two different languages.
From Matt Babiak on December 14, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Yay. A useful Stitch ride.
From Anon Mouse on December 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Why would Tokyo's ending be considered a "bang"? It would just be the end, a premature end.
Disneyland's lift hill has stuff to see like Johnny Depp's final animatronic and the eyes in the tunnel, which fascinated me when I was a kid and still does today. I loved the final loop. I liked waving to the crowd to those waiting for the ride. From the crowd point of view, seeing people on the boat is more interesting than seeing empty boats.
From Robert Niles on December 15, 2011 at 1:15 PM
You've still got the final Depp animatronic in Tokyo (that's it pictured earlier in the article), but you get out right after that moment, rather than floating around waiting for unload like in Anaheim.
I wish that Disney would throw in a fog effect as you come up the lift in the Anaheim pirates, to create a "coming to consciousness" moment that would delineate between the pirate world and the "real" world in the ride - like the drop does at the beginning. Just coming up that lift chain just seems so unfinished to me.
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