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Introduction and Technical Specifications
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MSI's Z97 Gaming 7 motherboard offers a bevy of updated features and aesthetics to usher in the Intel Z97 chipset-based product line. The intial update you'll notice are the design of the CPU VRM and chipset heat sinks. The VRM heat sinks have a unique banded design, reminiscent of a dragon's claws. This was done purposefully to cement the Gaming series moniker to the board in the user's mind. The chipset heat sink contains a glowing MSI corporate logo with the Dragon Gaming series shield logo centered above it. The black and red board color scheme is done tastefully with the red coloration used to accent and highlight the heat sinks. With an MRSP of $189, the Z97 Gaming 7 board is competitively priced to take the market by storm.
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MSI designed the Z97 Gaming 7 board with a 12-phase digital power delivery system combining Hi-C and Dark capacitors with super ferrite chokes for optimal power delivery with enhanced power efficiency characteristics. The board includes the following integrated components: eight SATA 3 ports; one M.2 10 Gb/s ports; a Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2205 NIC; three PCI-Express x16 slots; four PCI-Express x1 slots; a 2-digit diagnostic LED display; on-board power, reset, CMOS clear, and OC-Genie buttons; Slow Mode boot, Multi-BIOS, and Audio Power switches; left and right channel audio gain control switches; Realtek audio solution with isolated audio PCB and Nichicon audio capacitors; dedicated per-channel headphone OP-AMPs; integrated V-Check voltage measurement points; and USB 2.0 and 3.0 port support.
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Continue reading our review of the MSI Z97 Gaming 7 motherboard!
MSI Launches AG270 2PC and 2PE Gaming All-in-Ones
Subject: General Tech, Systems | May 17, 2014 - 01:06 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: msi, all-in-one, AIO, gtx 880m
The MSI AG270 is an All-in-One (AIO) PC built in a 27-inch, 1920x1080, multi-touch display. The series is split into two models, the AG270 2PC and the higher-end AG270 2PE. Both are billed as gaming devices and, with a GeForce GTX 870M (2PC) or a GeForce GTX 880M (2PE), they fit the bill. The 880M, for instance, is basically a desktop GeForce 680 with 8GB of frame buffer (!!) and a slight underclock.
Two processor options are available, the i7-4860HQ and the i7-4700HQ. MSI does not state whether one (or both) models has a choice, or if the higher-end processor (4860HQ) is always in the higher-end PC (AG270 2PE) and the lower-end processor (4700HQ) is always in the lower-end PC (AG270 2PC). Users will get 2TB of storage and "up to" 3 mSATA SSDs. Yamaha will provide the two 5W speakers. BigFoot (owned by Qualcomm) provides the Ethernet and Wireless N through their Killer DoubleShot network adapter. It also has a DVD and BluRay reader/writer built-in.
MSI does not discuss pricing and availability, directly, and instead point to their retail partners.
There are far more than 9 different motherboards in Intel's 9 Series
Subject: Motherboards | May 14, 2014 - 11:05 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: msi, Intel Z97, MPower MAX AC
While it is too early to say with any authority it does seem that the Z97 release has the market as saturated as a dipsomaniac's liver. All the major players have released more models simultaneously at launch than is usually seen, eschewing the staggered release model we have seen in the past. This is great for the enthusiast capable of making up their mind based on features and the price point but could prove very confusing for those who are relatively new to the game of silicon. Start this long list of motherboard reviews at [H]ard|OCP with the new ~$260 MSI Z97 MPower MAX AC designed for the overclocker which even ships with an MSI Overclocking Guide Book.
"Today we take a look at MSI's latest entry into its "OC" series motherboards. The MSI Z97 MPower MAX AC is specifically designed with the computer hardware overclocking enthusiast in mind. This new Z97 Intel Express Chipset MSI motherboard sports a solid feature set with a host of overclocking tools that allow many avenues of attack."
Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
- This is Intel's 9 Series chipset @ The Tech Report
- ASUS Z97-A Motherboard Review @ Modders-Inc
- Asus' Z97-A motherboard @ The Tech Report
- ASUS Z97-A LGA1150 Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks
- ASUS Z97-A @ eTeknix
- Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 @ Kitguru
- ASUS Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 @ Benchmark Reviews
- ASUS Z97-Pro Wi-Fi AC Intel Z97 Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews
- ASUS Z97-DELUXE @ Benchmark Reviews
- A Look at ASUS' Upcoming Z97 Motherboard Lineup @ Techgage
- ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT (Intel LGA1150) @ techPowerUp
- ASUS 9-Series LGA1150 Motherboards Preview @ Hardware Canucks
- MSI Z97 Gaming 7 LGA 1150 Motherboard @ Custom PC Review
- MSI Z97 Gaming 7 @ eTeknix
- MSI Z97 MPower MAX AC Motherboard Review @ Modders-Inc
- MSI Z97 Gaming 5 @ Kitguru
- MSI Z97 GAMING 5 (Intel LGA 1150) @ techPowerUp
- GIGABYTE Z97X-Gaming G1 Black Edition Review @ Hardware Canucks
- GIGABYTE Z97X-SOC Force Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews
- Gigabyte Z97X-UD5H-BK @ Kitguru
- GIGABYTE G1.Sniper 5 LGA 1150 @ [H]ard|OCP
- ASRock Z97 Extreme6 @ The SSD Review
- Gigabyte F2A88XN-WIFI review @ Bjorn3d
MSI Ships GS70 Stealth Pro and GS60 Ghost Pro 3K Gaming Notebooks
Subject: General Tech | May 6, 2014 - 07:39 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: msi, GS60 Ghost Pro 3K, GS70 Stealth Pro, gtx 870m, ultrabook
City of Industry, Calif. – May 6, 2014 – MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the immediate availability of the GS60 Ghost Pro 3K and the GS70 Stealth Pro gaming notebooks. Designed for the mobile gamer who demands a sexy and sleek design with performance capable of shredding any game settings, MSI's newest gaming notebooks feature NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M graphics, 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, Killer Gaming Networking and Super RAID Technology.
MSI's Super RAID technology provides superior data processing and accessing speed by supporting multiple SSDs and increasing data read/write speeds. MSI's GS70 Stealth Pro, equipped with the latest Super RAID 2 technology, combines the power of three mSATA SSDs, kicking up read speeds to over 1,500MB/s or three times faster than high performance single SSD notebooks and more than 15 times faster than conventional laptops with standard SATA hard drives.
Both the GS70 Stealth Pro and GS60 Ghost Pro 3K come equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M graphics, the latest generation of graphic processors designed to deliver true PC gaming experience on the go. The GS60 Ghost Pro 3K is MSI's lightest 15" notebook and the first 3K display notebook to utilize Mg-Li alloy, an ultra-light and sturdy material and delivers high performance gaming without the weight. The newly equipped 3K display fully embraces NVIDIA graphic capabilities and immerses gamers in an all new definition of HD gaming at resolutions of 2880x1620, for sharper and more stunning images.
"The GS70 Stealth Pro and GS60 Ghost Pro 3K are the epitome of portable gaming notebooks," says Andy Tung, President of MSI Pan America. "We've packed smoking speeds, deadly graphics and amazing customization power into featherlike notebooks that will withstand any challenges during the heat of battle."
MSI's newest GS gaming notebooks feature an intelligently designed dual-fan cooling system that efficiently lowers system temperature even under the most strenuous gaming sessions. Dual cooling fans draw in air from vents at the top of the notebooks, circulates it through the motherboard and processor, and dissipates it via dual vents at a 45 degree angle that avoids the gamer's hands when using a mouse. This proprietary cooling system ensures maximum airflow when compared to systems with air intakes on the bottom of the notebooks and creates a better and more enjoyable gaming experience.
MSI's GS70 Stealth Pro and GS60 Ghost Pro 3K are available starting at $1,999.99.
If you have to ask the price the MSI GS70 STEALTH is not for you
Subject: Mobile | April 28, 2014 - 08:52 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: msi, gs70, stealth
Back during CES we saw several teasers showing off the MSI GS70 STEALTH gaming laptop and now we finally have a review thanks to Hardware Secrets. The insane specs of this machine mean that the power cord is rated at 120W although at a hair under 6lbs it is surprisingly light. If you can afford the price tag this is a serious contender for the most powerful gaming laptop currently available, barring some that have opted for SLI graphics.
"The MSI GS70 STEALTH is a gaming laptop computer with a fourth-generation Core i7-4700HQ processor, 16 GiB of RAM, 17" Full HD screen, two SSD units in RAID 0, a GeForce GTX 765M video card, high-end Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi controllers, and much more. Let's analyze this powerful machine."
Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
- Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 Ultrabook @ Kitguru
- Dell XPS 15 @ The Inquirer
- MSI GE60 2PE Apache Pro 15.6in gaming notebook @ Kitguru
- Acer Chromebook C720 SSD Upgrade To MyDigitalSSD M.2 (NGFF) 128GB SSD – Worlds Easiest Upgrade @ The SSD Review
- Enermax TwisterOdio 16 CP-008 Notebook Cooling Pad Review @HiTech Legion
- Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet @ The Inquirer
- Gigabyte Tegra Note 7 @ Legion Hardware
- S5 vs Nexus 5: Touchwiz vs vanilla Android 4.4 Kitkat @ The Inquirer
- HTC One M8 Smartphone Performance Review @ Legit Reviews
- HTC One M8 @ The Inquirer
MSI's R9 290X GAMING 4G sports a variety of overclocked settings and a Twin Frozr IV
Subject: Graphics Cards | April 7, 2014 - 11:14 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: msi, R9 290X GAMING 4G, amd, hawaii, R9 290X, Twin Frozr IV, factory overclocked
The familiar Twin Frozr IV cooler has been added to the R9 290X GPU on MSI's latest AMD graphics card. The R9 290X GAMING 4G sports 4GB of GDDR5 running at an even 5GHz and a GPU that has three separate top speeds depending on the profile you choose; 1040 MHz with OC Mode, 1030 MHz for Gaming Mode and 1000 MHz in Silent Mode. [H]ard|OCP also tried manually overclocking and ended up with a peak of 1130MHz GPU and 5.4GHz for the GDDR5, not a bad bump over the factory overclock. Check out the performance of the various speeds in their full review.
"On our test bench today is MSI's newest high-end GAMING series graphics cards in the form of the MSI Radeon R9 290X GAMING 4G video card. We will strap it to our test bench and compare it to the MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti GAMING 3G card out-of-box and overclocked to determine which card provides the best gameplay experience."
Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
- HIS Radeon R7 250 iCooler Boost Clock 1GB GDDR5 @ eTeknix
- AMD XFX Radeon R7 250 Core Edition Passive 1GB GDDR5 @ eTeknix
- XFX Radeon R9 290 Double Dissipation Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
- AMD XFX Radeon R7 240 Core Edition Passive 2GB @ eTeknix
- Sapphire Radeon R7-240 Dual HDMI Review @ Bjorn3d
- AMD Radeon: Windows 8.1 Catalyst vs. Linux Gallium3D vs. Linux Catalyst @ Phoronix
- AMD R9 290X CrossFire Vs Nvidia GTX 780 Ti SLI @ eTeknix
- PowerColor PCS+ AXR9 290X 4GB Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
- Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Edition Video Card Review @HiTech Legion
- Sapphire R9 290X Tri-X Edition Review @ TechwareLab
- NVIDIA's GeForce Driver On Ubuntu 14.04 Runs The Same As Windows 8.1 @ Phoronix
- NVIDIA GeForce 700 Series: Stick To The Binary Linux Drivers @ Phoronix
- ASUS Poseidon GTX 780 Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Video Card Roundup @ Legit Reviews
- Gigabyte GTX780 Ti Windforce OC @ Kitguru
- MSI R9 270X HAWK & MSI GTX 760 HAWK @ Nitroware
- ASUS ROG POSEIDON GTX 780 @ [H]ard|OCP
Just Delivered: MSI Radeon R9 290X Lightning
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 18, 2014 - 07:58 PM | Ken Addison
Tagged: radeon, R9 290X, msi, just delivered, amd, 290x lightning, 290x
While Ryan may be en route to the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco right now, work must go on at the PC Perspective office. As it happens my arrival at the office today was greeted by a massively exciting graphics card, the MSI Radeon R9 290X Lightning.
While we first got our hands on a prerelease version of this card at CES earlier this year, we can now put the Lightning edition through its paces.
To go along with this massive graphics card comes a massive box. Just like the GTX 780 Lightning, MSI paid extra detail to the packaging to create a more premium-feeling experience than your standard reference design card.
Comparing the 290X Lightning to the AMD reference design, it is clear how much engineering went into this card - the heatpipe and fins alone are as thick as the entire reference card. This, combined with a redesigned PCB and improved power management should ensure that you never fall victim to the GPU clock variance issues of the reference design cards, and give you one of the best overclocking experiences possible from the Hawaii GPU.
While I haven't had a chance to start benchmarking yet, I put it on the testbed and figured I would give a little preview of what you can expect from this card out of the box.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the MSI Radeon R9 290X Lightning and our full review, coming soon on PC Perspective!
MSI Unveils Next-Gen Gaming Series Board Line
Subject: Motherboards | March 14, 2014 - 07:09 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: msi, gaming series, Dragon Power
Courtesy of MSI
Today, MSI unvieled their next generation Gaming Series boards to be released in the near future. The boards will ship with MSI's latest power technology, dubbed dragon power, with the following names:
- Gaming 3
- Gaming 5
- Gaming 7
Watch MSI on Facebook and Twitter for more information concerning their next generation Gaming line of products.
MSI Launches AM1I Mini ITX Motherboard For Socketed Kabini SoCs
Subject: Motherboards | March 6, 2014 - 04:35 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SoC, msi, mini ITX, Kabini, FS1B, AM1
MSI recently introduced its first motherboard based around AMD's new AM1 platfrom called the AM1I. The new board uses the mini ITX form factor while supporting a Kabini SoC and all of its IO options including SATA III, USB 3, Gigabit Ethernet, and triple display outputs.
The AM1I sports a FS1B CPU socket, two DDR3 DIMM slots (a maximum of 32GB single channel memory at 1600MHz), two SATA III 6Gbps ports, a single PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (electrically x4), and a single mPCI-E connector. The mini ITX AM1I motherboard further features a TPM connector, 7.1 channel Realtek ALC887 audio chipset, and a Realtek RTL8111G Gigabit Ethernet controller.
The AM1 Platform uses the FS1B socket and a new cooler mounting system (though the boards spotted at CES used a traditional FM2/AM3 HSF mount). So far, it appears the only heatsinks available will be those bundled with Kabini chips in retail boxes.
The rear I/O panel of the AM1I includes:
- 2 x PS/2
- 3 x Video outputs
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x DVI
- 1 x VGA
- 2 x USB 3.0
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x RJ45 (GbE)
- 3 x analog audio outputs
MSI has not released exact pricing or availability, but expect the board to arrive sometime in mid-April for well under $40 (AMD has stated that the AM1 platform (FS1B motherboard plus a Kabini SoC) will cost around $60). Note that AM1 platform boards are extremely low cost because the IO is contained within the Kabini chip and not by on-motherboard chipsets.
MSI Intros Trio Of Low-Cost FM2+ Motherboards Using A58 Chipset
Subject: Motherboards | February 28, 2014 - 06:23 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: msi, A58, Kaveri, FM2+, micro ATX, atx
MSI has launched three new low cost FM2+ motherboards based around AMD's budget A58 chipset. The new boards include an ATX form factor MSI A58-G41 PC Mate and two micro ATX boards: the A58M-E35 and the A58M-E33. The boards are compatible with AMD's Richland, Trinity, and Kaveri APUs and support PCI-E 3.0. The cost savings come from using the A58 chipset which drops support for SATA III 6Gpbs and USB 3.0. The boards further have smaller heatsinks and fewer overclocking features. Despite the restrictions, the new MSI A58 FM2+ motherboards still incorporate MSI's OC Genie 4, Click BIOS 4, and Command Center technologies along with the company's Military Class 4 hardware components.
The MSI A58-G41 PC Mate is an ATX form factor board with an FM2+ CPU socket, two DDR3 DIMM slots, six SATA II 3Gbps ports, two PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots, two PCI-E 3.0 x1 slots, and three legacy PCI expansion slots. Rear IO on this board includes two PS/2 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, a single Gigabit LAN port, three analog audio jacks, and three video outputs (HDMI, VGA, and DVI).
The Micro ATX A58M-E35 also has an FM2+ socket, two DDR3 DIMM slots, and six SATA II ports, but the expansion slot layout is scaled down. There is a single PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot, one PCI-E 3.0 x1 slot, and one PCI slot. Rear IO on this board is identical to the A58-G41 board above (six USB 2.0, two PS/2, one GbE port, three audio, and three video outputs).
Finally, MSI's lowest-end A58M-E33 is a Micro ATX board similar in layout to the A58-E35, but with fewer port options. The expansion slot and memory slot configuration stays the same as the E35, but there are two fewer SATA II ports (four total) and two fewer USB 2.0 ports on the rear IO panel. Speaking of I/O, the board is similar to the E35 except that it lacks a DVI video output and two USB 2.0 ports.
MSI has not yet released exact pricing, but expect these boards to be well under $100, and the two micro ATX variants to be closer to the $50 mark based on prices of the higher-end A78 and A88 chipset-based motherboards. All three will be available for purchase later this year.
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French Omelette
|1 Tablespoon
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
1. In a blender jar, combine the eggs, milk and salt.
2. Blend on a low speed for 2-3 seconds.
3. In 7-inch skillet melt butter over low heat.
4. When the butter begins to froth slightly, pour the egg mixture into the pan.
5. Allow the eggs to coagulate and brown at the edges, then gently lift using a spatula and allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath.
6. When eggs are set, loosen edges and fold into half.
7. Slide the omelet onto a hot serving plate.
8. Serve the omelet immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 213
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24 g36.8%
Saturated Fat 11.9 g59.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 460.9 mg153.6%
Sodium 406.5 mg16.9%
Total Carbohydrates 4 g1.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 3.8 g
Protein 15 g29.1%
Vitamin A 18.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 12.1% Iron 10.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


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Crunchy Topped Tomatoes
|To Taste
|To Taste
|1 Clove (5 gm), crushed
|Finely snipped parsley
|1 Tablespoon (Fresh)
|Fresh white bread crumbs
|3 Tablespoon
|Olive oil/Vegetable oil
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|1 Teaspoon (For Greasing)
1) Preheat oven to temperature of 400 degrees.
2) Butter a shallow heatproof dish.
3) Slice the tomatoes in half horizontally and then arrange them in the prepared dish, keeping the cut side up.
4) Add seasoning to taste.
5) Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
6) While the tomatoes are baking, put the garlic, bread crumbs and parsley in a bowl.
7) With the help of a metal spoon, combine the ingredients together thoroughly, pressing firmly against the bowl-€™s sides so that the ingredients are well blended.
8) Take the tomatoes out of the oven and scatter the bread crumb mixture all over the tops. Sprinkle with oil.
9) Put the preparation back in the oven and bake for another 4 to 5 minutes, till the tomatoes are cooked and the topping is crisp.
10) Put the still hot tomatoes on a serving platter and serve piping hot. These make a delectable appetizer and can be served with a dip of preference on the side.
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Calories 131 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g14.1%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g6.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 184.7 mg7.7%
Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%
Sugars 3.8 g
Protein 2 g4.3%
Vitamin A 27.7% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 3.7% Iron 5.8%
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Wow, that's a BIG bug! I managed to get Max5.1.0 into a state where no connections could be made anymore, and then, in any loaded patch, almost all connections were lost (except a few and signal)!
Hide/Show Connections was not part of it, of course. After throwing away the preferences folder, everything is fine again, but it is still freaky!
How I got there? I was undoing/redoing in a subpatcher a lot, then suddenly no connections could be made anymore, so I saved and quit.
Now I discovered that the above bug has a consequence in the patch saved when Max was in connection limbo (attached for testing): Trying to de-encapsulate [p add-std] within [p sequence-descriptors] crashes:
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0 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x00122e8a jbox_getobject(_jbox*) + 6
1 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x001afe89 PatcherComponent::menu_dodeencapsulate(object*, object*) + 651
2 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x001b09a7 PatcherComponent::menu_deencapsulate() + 295
3 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x000deb87 object_handlecommand + 79
4 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x001ca7a4 patcherview_command(_patcherview*, symbol*, long, atom*, atom*) + 142
5 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x000b70d7 object_method_typed + 127
6 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x0015d206 jmenu_command_process(_jcommand*, unsigned long, object*) + 526
7 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x0015d24c jmenu_process + 46
8 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x000df422 interface_process + 24
9 com.cycling74.MaxMSP 0x00012aa5 app_eventhandler(OpaqueEventHandlerCallRef*, OpaqueEventRef*, void*) + 169
10 com.apple.HIToolbox 0x92adc13d DispatchEventToHandlers(EventTargetRec*, OpaqueEventRef*, HandlerCallRec*) + 1181
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On this adult-themed tour of Chinatown, a finalist of the Singapore Experience Awards for Best Travel Experience 2014, you'll learn about the lives of Singaporeans once embroiled in such vices as gambling and prostitution.
June 2016
Loved the way they helped us understand Singapore !! From understanding the real hidden history of Chinatown and going through the some of the dark underbelly of Singapore to understanding how Singapore became what it is today. Special appreciation to our guide who made the tour exciting and answered all our questions...
April 2016
First - a heads up. This is not really a 'cultural and historical tour of Chinatown', it is a tour of Singapore's red light districts, past and present, that starts in Chinatown.
WOW! This tour was amazing. Our guide really knew her stuff, was friendly, and really seemed to love her job. We started off in Chinatown, where we went through a restored house cum museum which showed what conditions were like way back when. We then walked through Chinatown to meet the bus, with the guide telling us stories specific to the places we were moving through. She really brought it to life.
We then caught a chartered bus into the very much current red light district of Geylang. Those willing were given the opportunity to try 'shellfish' hmm... turtle! crocodile! lauded by some locals for its virility-increasing powers at a restaurant, before we walked through the main street and some very well lit, only in Singapore back alleys.
All in all, a fantastic night and highly recommended tour. Our guide was fantastic, and it was great to see the other side of Singapore's squeaky clean reputation.
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This tour is absolutely amazing! Really a must for everyone who wants to unravel the deepest secrets of singapore. Our tour guide Sharul was so knowledgeable, funny and entertaining! this is my third viator tour in singapore and this one is beyond comparison. AMAZING
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Great guide. Tour very interesting, well organized.
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enjoyable and very well presented :)
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We found the tour very interesting and enjoyed Nancy's presentation. Would have done a food tour but there was none avail on the Saturday night.
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A Fascinating insight into The Red Lantern secrets. Our guide Joanne was excellent. Her passion and exuberance for the subject was infectious. Highly recommended
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Pleasant and informative
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Grave of the FirefliesDirector: Isao Takahata,
Grave of the Fireflies opens on an evening in 1945, after Japan's surrender at the end of World War II; and in a train station, the young Seita dies alone. The rest of the movie tells us, in flashback, how things have come to this. Seita and Setsuko are two young Japanese children growing up in the waning days of World War II. Much to Seita's pride, their father is in the Japanese navy, and they live fairly content lives in Kobe despite rationing and the other privations of war. When their mother dies from burns suffered during an American fire-bombing raid, a distant aunt takes them in -- and conflict eventually forces the children to try to survive on their own. At first, Seita and his little sister enjoy their idyllic lives in the country, but harsh reality eventually settles in as Seita begins to understand the difficulties of taking care of a young child when both food and compassion are scarce. ~ Emru Townsend
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- Release Date:
- 03/06/2012
- 0814131012623
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- Time:
- 1:29:00
- Sales rank:
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Cast & Crew
|Tsutomu Tatsumi
|Ayano Shiraishi
Technical Credits
|Isao Takahata
|Joey Goubeaud
|Executive Producer
|Toru Hara
|Nobuo Koyama
|John Ledford
|Executive Producer
|Michio Mamiya
|Score Composer
|Akiyuki Nosaka
|Original Story
|John O'Donnell
|Executive Producer
|Ryouichi Sato
|Executive Producer
|Takeshi Seyama
|Stephanie Shalofsky
|Eiichi Takahashi
|Executive Producer
|Yasuo Uragami
|Sound/Sound Designer
|Nizo Yamamoto
|Art Director
Scene Index
1. Opening [:14]
3. Town in Flames [9:24]
4. Mama's Hurt [6:56]
5. Welcome Home [8:38]
6. War Effort [6:27]
7. White Rice [7:20]
8. So Selfish [4:12]
9. Fireflies [8:40]
10. Uh-oh [9:41]
11. Air Raid [7:17]
12. Rice Balls [6:04]
13. The Funeral [5:58]
1. Dream Eater Merry [1:31]
2. High School of the Dead [:33]
3. Loups=Garous [1:25]
4. Broken Blade [:34]
5. Night Raid 1931 [1:32]
6. Mardock Scramble [2:26]
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This movie is excellent. It's not "brutal," it's touching and honest. The viewer who purchased it for his seven-year-old daughter and then gave the movie only one star because it was more than she could handle should receive one star as a parent. Did he not read the overview before purchasing it for her? Just because he was careless as a parent doesn't mean the movie only deserves one star. It is the most poignant movie I have ever seen, despite the fact that it's animated. It reminds the viewer of what truly matters in life. It inspires empathy and depth. Great for any person twelve and over.
So honest and real, only the Japanese have the courage to make an animation as mature as this one. But it is easily one of the greatest animation films that I have ever seen in my life and quite possibly one of the greatest films ever. Two people struggling to survive, struggling to stay alive, fighting a losing battle. And they are children. Heart wrenching, this film shows the affects of war on people in an extremely raw and beautiful film. And once again, IT IS AN ANIMATION! You will never underestimate what animation can do after seeing this and even other Studio Ghibli works such as Spirited Away. I was completely entranced and moved and just so into the realistic characters and raw emotion of this movie. A movie that moved and touched me so much, made me cry so hard that I will never forget this masterpiece. I cannot find one flaw with Grave of the Fireflies. Watch it and you will not be disappointed. But don't think that kids can watch it because it is a "cartoon." Seriously, this is a very mature, extremely emotional and sometimes hard to watch film. 13-14+ for ages who should watch it in my honest opinion..
I used to live in Japan when I was little, and around 95 or so, I saw this. My mom and dad were going to the party, and I never saw the end, but I've been dying to know what movie it was since. And I'll say this--the movie will be forever imprinted in my mind. Especially for a child, it's emotional, when you see the fire, when you see what happened to their mother, and how the boy ended up.
very wel done very emotional, with all the family member who have died the last scene is the one that touched me most. dramatic at some point but very realistic with the evil aunt and the stealing food and selling material for the lil gurl's life, just very EMOTIONAL and WELL DONE!!!
I never liked animé. I don't know if I ever will completely like animé. Two movies changed my view of it: Grave of the Fireflies, and Spirited Away. Grave being one of the most tagic and sad movies I have seen....ever. It is a great war movie, and I don't usually like those either. It fits tragedy, love, and perseverance during two children's trial. It's a good movie, I do reccomend it. ---Joe
I have seen many aname films, but this one has got to be the best and most emotional one of all. I considered myself and very masculine type of guy. Never would I thought that a aname can bring me to tears. Grave of the Fireflies have made me appreciate my life more now than ever.
Grave of the Fireflies is a beautifully rendered, honest and tragic account of the true victims of war. I've never seen a movie so touching and so realistic. Takahata is a superb animator with unmatched vision and understanding for his audience and for the characters. Completely moving, and I highly recommend it for anyone who is skeptical in regards to the genre of Japanese anime. This film will convert even the most critical of movie buffs. A story of true survival and unconditional love.
For those of us who enjoy anime on a regular basis, we tend to lean toward the rather entertaining things. Like Inuyasha, or Ranma 1/2, the things that keep you laughing. But this, Grave of the Fireflies, convinced me that this is what anime is truely all about. Stories like this one, are supposed to pull at your heart strings. Just because it's animated, makes it no less the tearjerker.
Before watching 'Grave of the Fireflies' I was told that the movie was very sad, but I effectively dismissed those comments as irrelevant as if they were coming only from those who cry easily. Once I began watching, though, I realized that 'Fireflies' was heartbreaking like no other. I was deeply shocked by how tightly the opening scene in the train station gripped me. More than a year after seeing the film, I can still feel my initial reaction to the mournful premise. Grave of the Fireflies suits anime aficionados and newbies alike. The characters educe empathy and the animation is extraordinary. If you have not seen it yet, then be prepared to watch a film that will surely move you.
My cousin refers to this as the saddest movie ever made. It is heartbreaking in the losses and the cruelty they endured by others. It is also heartwarming in the love and care the brother has for his younger sister and how they find moments of happiness in their situation. It is hard for me to believe that anyone could steal from and starve children and not have a conscience about it, but it happens everyday, even here. The only issue I had from a technical persepctive is that there is this little film icon symbol that stays at the top of the screen throughout the movie. It can be distracting at times.
I don't watch movies a lot. I've seen my share of Anime and moving dramas, and none have touched me more than this. The special bond between 14-year old Seita and his 4-year old sister Setsuko is very touching. This is the story of two young children trying to survive while their country is at war. This movie is recommended to everyone.
This anime proves why animation is not only for kiddy stuffs. This show is very sad and tragic, telling the story of two children trying to survive in the Allied-bombed Japan during WW2. The drawing is top-notch, even by today's standard. A classic.
The grave of the fireflies is based on the novel by akiyuki nosaka, this movie shows the experiences of 2 young kids as they struggle to survive in world war 2 japan, this movie is the most humane in feeling, i enjoyed the direction of the movie as well as how everything that happens is really 'simple' but it is shown in such a way that its magnificent, completely enjoyable by older audiences and kids 12 plus, younger kids might not understand the nature of the film.
Grave of the Fireflies is a great anime. I saw this one in Japanese many years ago, and could not resist to give thumbs up for the story. It has a deep and complex meaning and touch everyone's heart. It is a one to have type of thing
Cannot even begin to describe all the emotions that I felt throughout this movie. It touches simple human emotions in its purest form. Especially for those who have siblings, you can relate to the main character without effort. This is definitely a MUST SEE MOVIE.
I high recommend this soon to be classic, it is a powerful story of a brother and sister surviving during WWII, great animation and strong characters give tis its own life. Something to be watched time and again.
The best in show in the catogary past films is going to 'Grave Of The Fireflies'.The movie just blew away I like to cry and so I love that movie!With its witting of cleverness to try and survive on his own. Seita and his sister just move on and it shows you how hard it was during war and why we should stop war.I loved it
Here is an example of why you should closely monitor what your kids watch, and be especially careful of movies that are marketed to children, because they might not be at all suitable. Although this movie won first prize for best animation in a children's film festival in Chicago, it is not suitable for young children to watch. Yes, it had technically wonderful animation, and a good musical score. But the topic was beyond anything I'd let my kids watch. It's about two Japanese children in 1945 near the end of WW-II. Their dad is away in the Japanese navy. Their town is being strafed by Allied planes. Their mom dies after a firestorm. They are on their own. Relatives initially take them in, then throw them out after taking their rations because they don't want to share food with them. They are starving. No one gives them food or help. The boy is badly beaten. They get sick. The boy finds that the entire navy has been sunk, meaning that their dad is dead. The girl dies of hunger and malnutrition in a damp cave. The boy later starves to death in a railway station, and his body is carted away with dozens of other kids by the janitors. This is not entertainment for children.
Truly a remarkable anime movie. Grave of the Fireflies is so moving and so realistic as you see both brother and sister struggle to survive from day to day during WWII. With the loss of both parents there is no one to turn to as distant relatives mistreat both children. Focing Seita to fend for his younger sister Setsuko and find ways to keep both alive and good health. By the end of the War, not only does he lose his sister, but finally Seita gives up hope for living and eventually dies alone. A perpective view of the war from the eyes of the Japanese people....
I'd say it's been 11 or more years since I watched this at my Japanese gradmother's house. I was probably nine or 10 years old. I still remember most of this movie and the way it made me feel it's a haunting sort of feeling. My little sister watched it as well and she was probably only six and she still remembers this movie, and I'm telling you, that girl can't remember yesterday. Yes, it's not really a childrens' story, but it's something children should know about in history. Not everyone has been as fortunate as they are today. This is truth, and unfortunate things can happen to the most innocent of souls.
This is the saddest and most moving movie I have ever seen on any medium. The moment I see the title, my eyes just water recalling the trials and tribulations of Seita and Setsuko. For any person who thinks that war is a ''glorious'' thing, they should watch this film. This film was produced by Studio Ghibli, the same studio that produced such classics as Kiki's Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro as well as the Recent Princess Momonoke. For those you familiar with these titles, you know that this film is NOT one to be missed. For those of you new to Japanese Animation (ANIME, in short) all of the above titles are family friendly (for the most part) and are all great works to enjoy. This movie though should be reserved to teenagers and up due to subject matter. SPOILERS (hopefully minor - perhaps major) This anime focuses on two children who are orphaned in Japan after a US air raid. The stoic, 14 year old Seita bears the responsibility of taking care of his 4 year old sister, Setsuko. The story begins in a flshback as we see the dead/dying Seita in a railway station recalling his sister when she was alive. The story then proceeds as a long flashback to the events a few weeks/months prior. I do have some technical gripes with the DVD itself. The transfer seems to have come from a older film, and thus the picture does suffer slightly. Also, the English voice acting for English dialogue was only passable; I was expecting better ''dubbing'' for a dvd but was sadly mistaken. Also, the sound in the Japanese version seems to be slightly muted versus the English version. But these are all minor faults in a work that is so emotionally wrenching. The animation here is superb. Using muted colors for this work, Isao Takahata creates an ambiance so real and emotionally true that we often forget that the characters are animated and not real. Watch Setsuko's actions during the movie, and you will see what I mean. DO NOT pass up this dvd because it is a ''cartoon''. Nothing could be further from the truth. Let this movie stand as a testament to war and its wrongness.
If you don't know anything about anime, it doesn't matter. This story stands on its own. Bring some tissues.


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8 is the magic number! This is one tip we stand by with both feet firmly planted, but Lucky Mag is here to reinforce it why we have to be careful how many inches should be accounted for in the rise of your waistband:
"Don't go too low: Steer clear of jeans with anything less than an eight-inch rise, especially if you don't have six-pack abs. (The rise, by the way, is the distance from the crotch to the top of the waistband.) If the top button is any lower than three inches below your navel, even the slightest post-lunch tummy pooch can look like a full-fledged muffin top, and who wants that? Well, someone, probably."
…Well, even if someone does want that, we don't want that for you. Heed the 8″ rule! And remember, high-rise doesn't mean high-waisted, to the belly-button. See three of our favorite picks for high-rise jeans below.
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Photographer and Denim Therapy contributor Raffael tried out his new HA-67 jeans recently and put together two outfits that work like a charm for early fall. As a photographer, DJ, and all around multi-tasker, having outfits that transition from day to night and are durable (yet casual and cool) is the first concern. Here's how Raffael worked these two pairs of men's jeans into his wardrobe by combining his accessories and separates with the denim.
Look 1. HA-67 Destroyed medium-wash denim shorts "Billy Capri in acid" cuffed to the knee. Styled with blue H&M canvas shoes, a thrifted top from Buffalo Exchange, and Raffael's trademark French naval hat.
How's The Fit & Feel?
"They're comfortable! I like the way they look and the way they feel. They fit my really well and Ican wear them when I'm running around the city working, DJing, etc. I do cuff them a bit higher than they came."
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Look 2. HA-67 warm grey "Julian in Stardust" wash jeans. Styled with blue H&M canvas shoes, a SPENGLISH t-shirt, and Raffael's trademark French naval hat.
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How's The Fit & Feel?
"I love that these are slim fit but not too skinny. Love the wash and the fact that they have the slightest bit of stretch in them. That adds to the comfort and movement. I can wear these everywhere."
Check out HA-67 for more men's jeans for fall!
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The Austin Tennis Club Board of Directors presented Out Youth Board Chair Aubrey Wilkerson and Vice Chair Ceci Gratias with a donation of $7,000 from last year's Heart of Texas Tennis Tournament. Out Youth serves LGBT youth in Austin and throughout the state of Texas. The Board is already working on raising money for this year's HOT10 tournament to benefit Out Youth which will be held March 2-4.
The ATC Board is pleased to announce that this year's HOT 10 Tournament, slated for March 2,3 and 4th will be extra special! Participants will have the usual high quality play with excellent competition and great courts, and a deliciously memorable banquet on Saturday evening inside the VIP room of the Austin Music Hall.Raffles, silent auctions and tournament sponsorships will be donated to Out Youth, the only center-based non-profit agency in greater Central Texas. Out Youth provides services and programs specifically designed for LGBTQ youth and their straight-identified peers. Out Youth is also the recipient of an award from the Elton John AIDS Foundation to support their new "Knowing Your Status is Smart" (KYSS) HIV prevention education, testing and counseling program.This year, for the first time ever, all tournament attendees at the Banquet will also get a free VIP pass to attend one of Austin's biggest and most fun events, "VIVA Las Vegas" which benefits AIDS Services of Austin.The Tournament banquet will run from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM, and banquet guests will be able to join the VIVA event once it begins. Described by the Austin Chronicle's "style avatar" Stephen Moser as "A Riot of Fun, Music and Faux Gambling", this event will be open to all HOT contestants and their paid banquet guests. Our guests can play Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, & Texas Hold 'Em with hundreds of other attendees at the event. Limited free drink tickets will be provided to banquet attendees as they enjoy spectacular entertainment, fashion displays, faux gambling, and music from DJ Orion after dinner.
The Austin Music Hall is located downtown. If you want to play some great tennis, attend an amazing party and mingle with some of the hottest men and women in Austin, sign up today to play on the HOT 10 page.
The deadline for signing up is February 25th so don't delay. As ever if you have any questions about the banquet or the tournament please contact the tournament director at:
Following is the list of 2011 ATC doubles tournament winners! Thanks everyone for playing
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Open/A: Ted Burton/Darin Upchurch
B: Andrew Knox/Josh Lodolo
C: Otis Larry/Don Dorough
D: Roman Castillo/Curtis Walters
Ted Burton, Candidate for ATC President
Help create a larger, more diverse membership base including recruiting more women to join ATC.
Energize current members and reconnect with previous members who have either let their memberships lapse or have lost touch with, or enthusiasm for, ATC. This would include people who no longer participate in social activities or don't feel there's a place for people with their skillset.
Identify and secure corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Explore the possibility of acquiring tax-exempt nonprofit status under IRS Section 501(c)(4) and ultimately 501(c)(3) (or something similar/more appropriate), allowing ATC to accept contributions and donations that are tax-deductible.
Raise awareness about ATC in Austin and the state and country beginning with raising the club's profile in the Austin tennis community, of which I'm an active member.
Look for partnership opportunities (e.g. social, community service) with other LGBT sports associations (e.g. softball, volleyball, soccer).
Identify more ways for ATC to give back to the community through service projects and fundraising.
Help San Antonio establish and expand their tennis club, including assisting them with participating in Texas Cub 2016.
I am running for president of the Austin Tennis Club (ATC) because I feel called to serve the organization that I have been a member of for more than a decade. ATC has benefited my life in many ways. Through ATC, I have developed and fostered new friendships, created wonderful lifetime memories and enjoyed competitive tennis within the LGBT community. Serving as president of ATC would allow me to give back to the organization in a more meaningful, significant way.
Equality, community service, and sports are part of my DNA and it's what I am most passionate about.
For most of my adult life, I have been a vocal, passionate activist on LBGT-related issues. Ten years ago, I was one of the founders of Softball Austin, Central Texas' LGBT softball league. I was elected by my peers to be the league's first commissioner in 2004 and served in that capacity for four years. Under my leadership the league grew from four teams to more than 20 and it became a member of the North American Amateur Gay Athletic Association (NAGAAA). Before my tenure as commissioner, I founded Austin's first openly gay softball team, the Austin Bat Boys. The Bat Boys competed in five NAGAAA Softball World Series tournaments. As Commissioner of Softball Austin, I represented our growing league at the NAGAAA Winter and Summer national meetings every year. However, the Bat Boys may be best known for a game played against Austin sports radio personalities in approximately 2005. After hearing KVET radio hosts make disparaging remarks about gay softball on the air, I challenged them to a charity softball game to prove gay men can and do play sports –well. After two weeks of promotions, the game was played at Krieg Softball Complex in front of approximately 800 fans. The game became a point of pride for Austin's gay community, and the Bat Boys won the game in dramatic fashion.
My board service began long before I helped form Softball Austin. In 1992 while living in Corpus Christi and working as a TV news reporter, I was invited to join the Coastal Bend AIDS Foundation Board of Directors. I also led public relations efforts for the first-ever Magic Mile 5K Run/Walk raising money for people living with HIV/AIDS. I moved to Tulsa in 1995, where I served on the Call Rape Board of Directors.
Upon returning to my hometown of Austin in 1997, I served on the board of directors for Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income individuals access the civil justice system by providing free legal advice and representation from volunteer attorneys.
I later served as VP of Public Service for the Austin Advertising Federation, and I led for 10 years pro-bono PR efforts for the Hill Country Ride for AIDS. I also served on the board of directors for my church, Metropolitan Community Church of Austin, for approximately 4 years.
In 2003-04, I was accepted in Leadership Austin's Essential Class and later served on the board of directors from 2008 to 2012, where I chaired the PR Committee. Leadership Austin offers community leaders a unique opportunity to be part of a group that has come together to develop their personal and professional leadership skills. While serving on the board of directors, I also co-chaired Leadership Austin's Best Party Ever, their annual fundraising event, in 2012, which raised approximately $200,000.
In 2014, I was asked to serve on the board of directors of Out Youth and served as co-chair of the organizations 25th Anniversary in May of 2015. The gala raised approximately $170,000.
Kevin Haynes, VP Candidacy Statement
It would be my honor and a great privilege to serve the Austin Tennis Club as vice president. I was for many years a corporate lawyer advising executives and boards of directors on corporate and securities law matters. I know how organizations run and feel confident I can bring my professional experience to bear on fulfilling the duties of vice president of ATC. As vice president, I will work diligently to enhance the fun and great tennis ATC offers us as members. For example, I would like to see the board undertake a survey of our membership to determine how the club might better provide what members want from it. I would also be interested in exploring different ways for the club to play tennis together in addition to our great weekly tennis offerings--maybe a tournament for teams of three members at different player levels (A, B, C) playing singles at level and three doubles matches (AB, BC, AC), or a more traditional members-only tournament. Finally I would propose we hold open meetings of the board—not all of them, necessarily, perhaps starting with one a year--where club matters can be addressed to and by the membership at large. These things I see as enhancements, not changes, to the substantial part ATC can play in the recreational-tennis lives of us all. ATC is one of the things I enjoy most about living in Austin. It's a fantastic organization, and as vice president, I will work hard to help keep it great and going for years to come.
Michael McClellan, Treasurer
I have been a member of ATC and have been a regular at Tuesday tennis (and sometimes Friday) for several years. I am active with several other sports in Austin also and have helped with tournaments for Softball Austin in the past. I was asked to join the board this January to fill an open spot for Vice-president and have been attending meeting since then, so I am familiar with the boards processes. I understand the requirements of the treasurer position and realize the commitment involved. I am happy to commit the time needed for the my term if elected to keep the books and financial records of ATC. I enjoy being a member of the board and helping run tennis on Tuesday nights. I was asked to run for treasurer by several other board members and feel I would do a good job in the role. Thank you for your consideration
Ketan Marballi, Membership Director
I will do my best to fulfill the responsibilities of keeping track of dues and membership, encouraging and welcoming new members, and expanding new membership.
Mike Sepulveda, Secretary
I have been involved with ATC from its very beginning (when rackets were made of wood & gentlemen wore long white pants… okay, kinda close but not really).
I've had the privilege of holding various offices on the ATC board: membership, competitive tennis, and most recently as secretary. Along the way, I've been active with the HOT tourney planning committee, team tennis, Texas Cup, and USTA tennis.
Tennis is a great sport that has brought all of us together as competitors, team mates, and ultimately as friends. I look forward to serving on the ATC board for this upcoming year.
Scott Crews, Communications Director
My name is Scott Crews, and I am running for the position of Communications Director for the Austin Tennis Club (ATC). I have been a member of ATC for 10 years. ATC is part of the reason I moved Austin. The friendly and welcoming community of Austin and ATC which I experienced 13 years ago when attending the first HOT Tournament made a great impression on me that year and the following two years which led me to choose to relocate here.
I've been a past tournament Director of HOT a few times and co-captain for Texas Cup, and I believe being Communications Director for ATC is another way I can give back to the club that has given so much to me. As a nonprofit fundraiser, I know how important it is to communicate to your supporters. As Communications Director, I will do my very best to make sure that all the members of ATC are well informed of the club's activities and the activities throughout the GLTA. Thank you in advance for your support!
**** Social Director Election ****
Aubrey Wilkerson
My name is Aubrey Wilkerson, and I am running for the social director position on the Austin Tennis Club's board of directors. For me, it is a way of participating in and giving back to a club that's meant a lot to me for almost nine years. Over those years, I have served on the ATC board a few times, both as competitive director and as social director. As a past social director, I have coordinated the annual holiday gathering and annual ATC boat party. One of those boat parties was very memorable, and is a story I love to share and tell...ask me if you haven't heard it.
Over the years, I have captained or co-captained ATC's Texas Cup team five times and recently co-captained for two Austin wins (2014 and 2015). Additionally, I have been the tournament director for the Austin Tennis Club's signature GLTA tournament the Heart of Texas Classic, for the past three years.
Looking forward, I hope to continue building ATC's presence in Austin, and I would love to see it grow. Participating in ATC events like the boat party, the holiday party, and the competitive events always make some of my favorite memories every year. Last weekend in Dallas while ATC members were fighting hard on the courts, in very hot conditions, to bring the Texas Cup back to Austin, I laughed so hard at times my stomach hurt. I can say the same about every year I have played in the HOT tournament. I want to work to spread that feeling to the membership and encourage more members to participate in HOT, work hard to make the Texas Cup team, and generally have a great time on court. ATC offers great opportunities to meet new friends, new people, and laugh and have a great time. If you return me to the ATC board, I will do my best to create as many opportunities for the ATC members to laugh and have fun on and off the court.
Troy Sonnenberg
It is my sincere wish to serve as the social director for Austin Tennis Club (ATC) this year in order to have the continued honor of dedicating my time and effort to the members of this organization by growing the frequency and types of the social activities our club offers its members to socialize and interact with each other both on and off the court. Brought together by our shared enjoyment of tennis, our membership is made up of a diverse group of players of all levels, backgrounds, and interests. As the social director, my goal is to engage our current, new, and potential members, as well as members who have lost touch with ATC, by:
Initiating a membership survey which allows members the opportunity to recommend new ideas for social activities and events they would like the club to coordinate and host.
Establish new and stronger partnerships with local bars, restaurants, and companies in the community and work to secure special rates and discounts for ATC members and organization events at these venues.
Coordinate monthly organization happy hours and social dinners.
Coordinate more themed and holiday tennis and social events.
Plan and coordinate semiannual weekend trips for members and friends of the club, such a camping, a beach or lake trip, and a wine tour weekend in the hill country, etc.
Provide better promotion of GLTA tournaments throughout the state, and work to promote greater ATC participation and involvement in those tournaments.
Work to develop stronger partnerships with other tennis organizations throughout the state, in order to develop and coordinate more social events and national GLTA tournament trips which include members from multiple tennis groups in the state.
Work to develop stronger partnerships with other local LGBT sports associations in order to work jointly with them to plan and coordinate joint social and service opportunities.
Since joining ATC three years, this club has greatly benefited my life in numerous ways. I have developed many wonderful friendships, found a great group teammates who have helped me advance my tennis skills and abilities, and an outlet to become further engaged and active in the local LGBT community. Serving on the ATC board of directors over the past two years as both president and vice president have also allowed me the immense honor of committing my time and effort to give back to the organization and its membership by creating new opportunities for current, new, and potential members to socialize and connect with each other both on and off the courts (tubing trips to New Braunfels and Greune, and tasting tour in wine country), helping to raise awareness and showcase our club to other tennis clubs and sports organizations throughout the community and state, and seek out new projects and opportunities for our club to serve the community. Above all, I am seeking to serve as your social director this year in order to continue dedicating my time and effort to ensuring ATC remains a fun and engaging organization which fosters an environments that is supportive and inclusive of its members both on and off the courts.
I sincerely thank you for your support.
We are very fortunate to have many members who volunteer, and our own Roger and Patsy Mills have been
recognized as the volunteers of the year by Capital Area Tennis Association (CATA). Congratulation!
Thank you for making our community better!
Check it out! You can now use your Facebook login information to sign in or register with Austin Tennis Club. Go ahead and click on it and sign up.
ATTENTION CURRENT MEMBERS: If you already have a username and password with ATC, please click the Facebook link above to link your Facebook information with your current username/password. This link is done email address so if you use different email addresses on Facebook and ATC.com, it will ask you to pay for a new membership. DO NOT DO THIS. Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com and I will manually link the two accounts. Thanks!


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The study highlights the plight of those over-50s who become economically inactive, largely because they lack the necessary training. The "glass precipice" of the title describes the invisible effect that age can have on an individual's employability because of this. If the Government is serious about encouraging an age balance in the workforce then its job seeking, career support and adult education initiatives, the report suggests, should be targeted towards the 3.5 million people between 50 and 64 who are no longer working.
"There's a whole band of people who have never received any training since they first left college or were apprentices," says Helen Garner, campaign manager of the Employers' Forum on Age (EFA), an employers' association concerned with age issues. Only 7 per cent of those between 55 and 65 are getting any job-related training, she points out.
Yet this is critical if people are to survive redundancy or restructuring. Some 72 per cent of employers cite lack of relevant skills as the main reason preventing them from taking on older people, while 80 per cent of 50-59-year-olds, who have had at least one month job-related training over the past nine years, are in work.
Where government can give most practical assistance, says Garner, is in identifying those sections of the workforce that have toppled over the glass precipice and targeting their programmes towards them. Training and enterprise councils, she suggests, which have equality targets for women and the disabled should aim to reach specific age groups as well. For its part, the EFA intends to run a series of seminars later this year for human resource personnel, which will highlight the importance of training in achieving an age-diverse workforce.
They see the seminars as a practical way of backing up the Government's campaign against ageism. The Department for Education and Employment's (DfEE) draft code of practice is circulating among employers as part of a consultation process. But it has been widely received as anodyne, bland and unconvincing. "We hope the code in its final form will get to grips with the real issues of ageism," says Hilary Simpson, principal personnel officer of Oxfordshire county council and an active member of EFA. First and foremost, says Simpson, if organisations are serious about achieving a balance in their workforce, they must monitor. Her own organisation monitors, by age, sex and race, the people who apply for jobs, those who get interviews and those who get offered a place.
One way to prevent an organisation becoming imbalanced in its age distribution, says Simpson, is to stop using early retirement as a means of "right sizing". It's an easy option, a way round making difficult choices about who should stay or go. It is also very expensive in the long term.
Denise Walker, head of personnel at Nationwide building society, and an EFA member who has submitted detailed comments on the code, says that age discrimination should be tackled as part of more general policies aimed at promoting diversity. Nationwide is foremost in trying to develop what Walker calls a "culture of diversity". The company not only monitors the statistical make-up of its workforce but is introducing more flexible forms of employment so that individuals can achieve a balance between work and private life. Career breaks for both sexes, part-time contracts, before and after the official retirement age of 60, and flexible hours, are among the options offered. All staff are given two performance and career reviews a year to ensure that they receive regular training. Even the form of training has been changed to help individuals: workshops during school hours have replaced three- day sessions away from home.
Nationwide and Oxfordshire county council would like to offer the opportunity for over-50s to switchto part-time working, without forgoing pension rights, but are stymied by inflexible pension regulations. In a report published last year, the EFA highlighted these restrictions which prevent people from working for an employer, part-time, while also drawing from, or still contributing to, the company pension. The Inland Revenue, says Helen Garner, is indeed now looking at the issue, but it is a genuinely complex one.
In 10 years' time one in four of those of working age (at present construed as 16 to 65) will be over 50. For governments, faced with the prospect of having financially to support underused manpower, and for organisations who recruit exclusively from younger age groups only to find that eventually they have an aging workforce profile, the economic argument for age diversity is compelling. In its present form, though, the DfEE code of practice is a missed opportunity to put these arguments across to the doubters.
Yet, as Ms Simpson points out, employability and age is something that affects us all. Around half of us are female; around 10 per cent of us are from ethnic backgrounds; a minute proportion of us are disabled. But all of us, barring premature death, will one day be old. What employers construe as "old", how employable they think older people are, and what actions government takes to counteract ageist cultures or free up pension rights, is important to everyone.
`The Glass Precipice', EFA (tel: 0181 765 7280; DfEE Publications (tel: 0845 60 222 60; fax: 0845 60 333 60).
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KINSTON - A whistle blower at the Roses Store in Kinston said outside lights were shut off for about a month, putting employees at risk in a neighborhood known for robberies.
"It's just, it's not a safe feeling coming out," the employee said in an interview Friday. "We're all female employees here, and when we close up, it's not a good feeling."
The latest robbery to hit the area happened several blocks from Roses.
Five men ages 16 to 20 were charged for armed robberies at the Walgreens on North Herritage Street three weeks ago.
The Roses employee who exposed the matter said even during daylight hours, the area is unsafe.
"The Cashpoint in front of our store, a guy tried to rob a girl in broad daylight," said the woman. "The First Citizens Bank right around the corner had been robbed. So what's going to stop [criminals] from trying anything at night in pitch black?"
Attempts to reach Roses corporate offices Friday evening were unsuccessful. The land lord's name could not be disclosed by the store manager.
Four hours after a news crew went into the store, the parking lot lights were illuminated once again. The whistle blower hopes it stays that way.
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text: Grand Prix of Baltimore PhotodumpStephen Hennessey9/07/13 9:33amFiled to: Grand Prix of Baltimorephotographycar porn207EditPromoteShare to KinjaGo to permalink Last weekend I volunteered at the Grand Prix and shot a bunch. I have already uploaded a few, but here are a lot more (only scratching the surface of what I shot). Enjoy! There are a few more shots on my Flickr and I will be uploading more when I get back from Harpers Ferry tomorrow!Reply20 repliesLeave a reply