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2010-10-24, 18:57 | Link #61 | |
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Anyway, my character rankings go: 1: Ai 2:Haruka 3:Kaoru 4: Sae
2010-10-24, 20:03 | Link #62 |
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ai's arc was awesome. i'm biased towards haruka, but damn that was a good arc.
i'll reserve the right to change my opinion until i finish the whole series though. (mainly just waiting for ayatsuji's arc
2010-10-25, 00:57 | Link #63 | |
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2010-10-25, 13:17 | Link #64 |
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Oh, for sure. The way they market Ayatsuji is aggressive as hell. They gave her two manga adaptations, she's at the center of almost all promo art, and she dominates the OP. It's like they're screaming "HEY! YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT HER!" That's a huge turnoff to me. I don't like being told which character I should like/care for. It often has the opposite effect for me. As far as popularity, Ai owns her. She takes the #1 or #2 spot on most polls that the producers wanted Ayatsuji to have.
2010-10-25, 19:07 | Link #65 | |
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2010-10-25, 20:24 | Link #66 |
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I think some Ai's fans are too much. Real Ai's fans think the ending was the real treat. It includes the game's story from Ai's three routes.
The story of Amagami is good as way it is. I don't want to see some unpopular twist as Kimikiss anime, where Mao was popular enough to dethrone the main heroine. The result was the outrage from fans. So, Tsukasa is the main heroine. So, be it. She's good in her own way. Besides, each heroine's story is self contained. There's no single heroine dominating other heroines. What's wrong for putting Tsukasa at the center of photo shoot? By the way, it may be just me. I think the outdoor sox in hot spring is going to boost DVD/BD sales. It' not I'm complaining about it. When watching the hot spring sequence, can't stop hearing clapping/air pumping sound in my head. Yes, DVD/BD sales is what producers cared. More fans like the story, the better sale. In this case, the anime is quite faithful to the game. |
2010-10-25, 20:49 | Link #67 | |
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My comments about Ayatsuji were about the rather blatant ways they tried to shift viewers/readers interest to her.
2010-10-26, 04:35 | Link #68 |
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who did not enjoy Ai's arc at all. I thought I was living in a totally different world when I saw all the raving comments about Ai's arc like "Ai Arc #1!". I think I had my expectations way too high and that it ended up being a major disappointment. It also didn't convert me into a total Ai fan like I thought it would. With that in mind, I'm going to keep my expectations low again for Rihioko and hope it will turn out as a surprise.
On the other hand, seems like I'm still the odd one out who actually prefers Sae's arc over Kaoru's. Infact, call me crazy if you will, but I actually enjoyed Sae's arc. Despite Junichi's pervertedness being displayed at full force, I thought it was really cute and sweet....
2010-10-26, 12:06 | Link #70 |
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In term of arc :
Ai>Kaoru>Haruka>Sae In term of charcater Ai>Kaoru>Haruka>Sae Now, If i include Ayatsuji in it : Ayatsuji=Ai>Kaoru>Haruka>Sae I like all of the girl in this show But honestly, in term of depth, Ayatsuji is the number one. I'm really waiting for her arc Now, what I don't like in Amagami SS is how Junichi is protrayed especially in Sae's arc (that's why it's the one that I like the less). He's sometime really stupid. |
2010-10-26, 12:20 | Link #71 |
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Counting Ayatsuji, mine would look like:
Character: Ai>Haruka>Kaoru>Ayatsuji>Sae. Story: Ai> Ayatsuji> Kaoru> Haruka>Sae. Barring something surprising, I expect Rihoko to fit between Ayatsuji and Sae. I'm also looking forward to Ayatsuji's arc. Mainly to see people's reactions to it. (Assuming it's anything like the manga.).
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2010-10-26, 13:36 | Link #73 | |
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I like relationships supported by compatibility and Junichi was compatible with Haruka, Kaoru and Ai for various reasons. In my opinion, Junichi didn't really have anything in common with Sae. This was also another reason I couldn't get in to Sae's arc and felt this relationship was the least convincing.
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2010-10-26, 13:38 | Link #74 |
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I would actually vote for Kaoru > Sae > Haruka > Ai as the order from best to worst. Sae didn't really have the most dramatic moments, but it was really light-hearted, and that's good enough for me. Ai's arc never clicked with me for some reason, especially since the main climax of the story was basically solved in the 3rd episode (there was hardly a need for a 4th episode if they solved the main climax that fast. The beginning of the 4th episode was basically filler anyways).
2010-10-27, 16:41 | Link #75 |
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time for biased fanboy opinion *cough*
Haruka da best! /thread on slightly more serious note, imo haruka>ai>kaoru>sae i am embarassed to say i almost was won over to the ai team, she seriously is amazing. But after rewatching haruka arc yet again, i kept my sanity (or is it lack of sanity? ) i still stand by my theory that haruka ending is the one true ending to end them all where junichi breaks up with each of the other girls after the end of their respective arcs in time to get together with haruka and initiate that "10 years later" event! 4 arcs in and my theory has yet to be refuted
2010-10-27, 17:57 | Link #76 |
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Hmm ... well, of the four arcs that have aired thus far I would have to say that Ai has been my favorite. I have liked all four of the arcs, though, so it isn't really a black/white distinction.
There was something about Ai that just really clicked with me. Something very "normal" and even ... wholesome, somehow. In "second place" would be Kaoru ... there was a very real and endearing quality about her I liked. Then would come Sae and Haruka - again, not that I DISLIKED their arcs, it is just that they did not make as much of an impact on me. I am looking forward to Rhioko's arc ... maybe we will be able to see a little bit more of Juinichi as a person in terms of character development. For me in all four of the arcs he only really began to stand out a little in the Kaoru arc. I am having a hard time "blending" all the info from all the arcs into one entire "personality" for him - although maybe it was not meant to be so "harmonized"?
2010-10-27, 18:25 | Link #77 |
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In comparing Arcs on a rating so far, my list would be like
1. Kaoru (Just like most people said, the realistic feeling concerning her storyline) 2. Ai (Just like Mycanid, unknown to what clicked for me for Ai, but it just did ) 3. Haruka (You just gotta love Haruka's personality ) 4. Sae (Cuteness was good.. But a very awkward setup in some senses)
2010-10-27, 20:18 | Link #78 |
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I also enjoyed the Sae arc, to be honest. I didn't exactly love Junichi and his level of pervertedness, but I loved the chemistry between the two. Maybe because I have a thing for opposites.
I was a big Ai fan from the start before her arc, and her arc of course met above my expectations. I loved her arc and it will remain as my favorite until Tsukasa's arc comes around, which I think will top all. I haven't read the manga or played the game, but I'm pretty sure her story will be good. I've heard a bit about it. Haruka's arc lacked chemistry between her and Junichi. Her arc was fun, sometimes she was a bit too hyper or weird, and I didn't really see chemistry between her and Junichi, but I liked her arc, especially the ending, it was a great ending. While it might be the more realistic and mature, I didn't enjoy Kaoru's arc all that much. Kaoru's a nice character, and her and Junichi had chemistry, of course, being childhood friends and all, but I didn't love her arc or anything like others do. It was nice, though, I don't exactly dislike it. The ending was very flat, though. Her arc got me a bit bored at some parts, tbh. But yeah, I mean, Kaoru's a good character even so. I just think the "drama" was just something to use to get her and Junichi another step ahead from their friendship relationship. It didn't really get solved too much to me. I do not think Rihoko's arc will top Ai's. I think the most interesting thing would be seeing things from her point of view, but that's all. I don't think anything else will really top Ai's arc. Kind of something to wither things down a bit after Ai's amazing arc, and then to get right into Tsukasa's arc which will top Ai's by the end or sooner. I might be wrong about Rihoko's arc though, maybe her arc will be just as good as Ai's, or close. All I know is that I'm excited. <3
2010-10-28, 01:26 | Link #79 |
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I'm comparing the story arcs and the young women separately so far.... as far as *story* arcs, I have to say Haruka's arc was the most complete and well-structured. Kaoru's arc comes next with its measured tone of two people who've known each other for ages deciding their bond is more... but then it just kind of cut off or ended in a "whoops we're out of time". Ai's arc was okay but it just didn't seem to have the conviction that the manga adaptation did.... they ended up together "just because". I didn't find it very amazing at all. Poor Sae got royally shafted with her arc... I'm told the source material isn't that deep either but it just seemed to be odd comedy so the tone difference left it short compared to the others.
As far as the young women themselves... Kaoru just seems to fall into my comfort zone preference-wise, she's sharp-witted and mature-headed. Haruka is too flighty. Ai is ... well, just young and doesn't seem to have a lot to say. Sae makes one's head/heart just freeze up "nnnnngh!" ... but again, like Ai, after that... what? I suspect I'll find Rihoko's arc charming.... and people rave about Tsukasa, but hey, we'll see.
2010-10-28, 02:41 | Link #80 |
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Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 30
I think I agree with a lot of Vexx's comments about the routes. I have somewhat different opinions of the girls themselves though: I found Kaoru bland but think that Haruka is a fantastic character. I mostly agree on Sae being adorable but bland... you need to make an effort to develop shy girls to have them work well as characters and this show didn't. Ai actually struck me as pretty interesting: she's a quiet but not shy version of the playful, teasing type. And to top it off, she's the main character's junior, which is rare for the teasing type. There's some sort of moe appeal to a cute junior having a silent laugh at her boyfriend's expense. So far I'd probably rank Haruka > Ai > Sae (Okay, I'll admit it, I'm weak to her type...) > Kaoru for the girls and Haruka > Ai > Kaorui > Sae for the routes.
BTW, I'm disappointed by the fact there won't be a Hibiki route.
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The initial concept for the invasion of Castro's Cuba was for America to train and support a series of guerrilla units comprised of Cuban exiles. These guerrilla units were to be landed at various strategic locations throughout Cuba. The positions were chosen for their ease of conquest and the probability of these groups being joined with anti-Castro groups native to those areas. The plan was changed when word was received that the Soviet Union had supplied Castro's army with a wealth of military equipment, including tanks and an array of support and attack aircraft.
The revised plan was that a much larger brigade of Cuban exiles would land on Cuba at Trinidad-Casilda. Prior to the landing, there would be three days of bombings to be carried out by a fleet of old WWII-era B-26 bombers flown from bases in Nicaragua by Cuban pilots. These bombings were to strike at Castro's air bases, destroying the majority, if not all, of the Cuban air force. The brigade would then land and would continue to receive air support from these bombers. The brigade would then establish themselves and, if everything went well, would unite with the native guerillas which were already creating problems for Castro.
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Constant fear of being connected with the insurrection on the part of the United States Government led to some further revisements that would be the undoing of the entire operation.
First, the planned site of the landing, Trinidad-Casilda, was seen by the Americans as being too obvious a place, and too "American" in style. The alternate location of the Bay of Pigs and adjacent Girón Beach was chosen by the American military leaders, even though it was strategically inferior for an armed landing than Trinidad-Casilda.
Second, on April 15th, 1961, (when the bombings were to begin), the airstrikes began on several airbases. The damage inflicted was minimal due to the fact that last minute plans cut the number of bombers used in half (So as to make it look more like an armed uprising of Castro's own forces). Furthermore, due to the scandal generated, the two remaining planned air raids, were canceled.
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Rotisserie chicken purchased from your local grocery store deli is a great quick meal for those rushed weekday dinners. Buy the larger one and you'll have some leftover chicken, perfect for this chicken salad. Otherwise, just boil up some chicken cuz this is one good sandwich! I prefer this chicken salad served on white wheat or just plain ole white bread.For a touch of nostalgia, serve the sandwiches wrapped in butcher paper or waxed paper. Simply place the sandwich on the paper with the top edge folded under. Fold the bottom up, and tuck the sides around the back of the sandwich. Helps hold in the filling and so country chic!
Try the honey mustard version too - honey, mustard, green chilies - delish!
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- 1 cup of mayonnaise, or to taste
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- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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- 3 boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup of finely diced celery
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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad: Prepare as above, except add one can of drained chopped green chilies (or other chili pepper), 4 to 6 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons mustard (yellow or brown) and add 1/2 cup of finely chopped purple onion. May also add 1/3 cup of finely chopped pecans.
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First Squad: The Moment of Truth – Review
Set during the opening days of World War II on the Eastern Front, First Squad – The Moment Of Truth follows a group of Soviet teenagers with extraordinary abilities; the teenagers have been drafted to form a special unit to fight the invading German army. They are opposed by a Schutzstaffel (SS) officer who is attempting to raise from the dead a supernatural army of crusaders from the 12th-century Order of the Sacred Cross and enlist them in the Nazi cause for world dominance. Only one young woman by the name of Nadya can stop them.
A joint project from the likes of Japanese animation Studio 4°C and the Russian Molot Entertainment Film Company, First Squad is an incredibly frustrating film to say the least. Considering having the incredible backdrop of World War II—careful not to forget that not many anime films or series even touch the Eastern Front as a plot location—it's creativity for environmental placement is original, but that's about it. The film contains an obstruction of nonsensical action sequences, shallow character development and worse of all, an outlandish plot that doesn't respect the scope of World War II and essentially boils it down to a plot of occult-riddled mayhem. Even considering that factually, the Nazi party did indeed dabble in the occult in order to gain supreme advantage during WWII, it still doesn't add any substantial weight to an otherwise severely weak plot.
This was an extreme let down too considering that First Squad looked at a topic rarely explored within the animation world—the Russian experience during WWII. Given the vast history of the role of Russia during WWII, one could easily expect some form of expression of what it was like to live in such a pivotal time period, but we sadly don't receive anything resembling reality. It's seems that the scriptwriters decided that having the plot take place on the Easter Front wasn't enough to tell an entertaining and historical story, instead treading the path of Nazi-occultism and dimension travel. What? It's like they didn't trust that the material was good enough to stand-alone—remind you that very, very few anime series or films even cover the role of Russia during WWII—and the scriptwriters seemingly only wanted to exploit the mere location and time period for the sake of reeling people into their incompetent supernatural plot.
It get's worse with the actual characters, all which are seemingly stereotypical in not only their appearances, but also personalities. It's quite rare to find practically the entire cast of an animated film viewed as stereotypical cutouts—animated series I can understand—but that's what First Squad surprisingly does. The main protagonist of the film, Nadya, is given little-to-know background let alone development, and functions solely as a vehicle to move the story along. The other characters don't fare much better and really only consist of throwaway stereotypes. And for what possible reason do we have a design such as Nadya, who is viewed wearing an exposed jacket with a dress underneath? This is just baffling considering that the film takes place in the middle of a Russian winter, and doesn't make any sense to wear a dress—unless it's purely for aesthetic purposes—which most of this film seems to strive for anyways.
Plot aside, there were some redeeming factors of the film that should be pointed out. The animation is certainly a joy to watch, considering that it does attempt to accurately portray the time period. The usage of Russian and German military attire was excellent, as well as the weaponry used. While the action scenes were sparse, the sequences showcased were well animated and at times highly exaggerated for artistic effect. While the designs of the characters were a hit-or-miss, the majority of them were just plain odd considering the setting in which the film takes place. Another thing to mention would be that of the music, which was done by DJ Krush. While a personal fan of the man's music, I could also say that it really complemented the film's atmosphere, even if it was abstract considering the time period of the film. One final thing mention would be that the entire film is in Russian, which was refreshing considering the actual setting of the film and really lent it an air of authenticity.
Overall, First Squad – The Moment Of Truth might've seemed promising on paper—Nazi-occultism during WWII? How could you go wrong—but turned out to be a very disappointing film at the end. The potential it had is sorely loss as the film progresses, slowly succumbing to a plot that doesn't allow it to flourish, characters that are as unoriginal in appearance as they are personality-wise and action segments that seem completely out of place, it's extremely sad to see its conceptual ideas put to utter waste. Perhaps it's best to assume that this film was rushed, incomplete, or in the most likely case, both. Either way you look at it, First Squad – The Moment Of Truth misses its opportunity to showcase what anime can offer in terms of historical presentation and instead chooses to indulge in its own mediocrity.
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Yalian Steel Announces Support Agreement for Friendly Insider Bid
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Dec. 28, 2012 05:57 PM
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/28/12 -- Yalian Steel Corporation (TSX VENTURE:YL) announces that it has entered into a support agreement (the "Support Agreement") with 0957703 B.C. Ltd. (the "Offeror"). The Offeror is a company wholly-owned by Mr. Xin Duo Yu ("Mr. Yu"), Yalian's chairman of the board, who holds 14.74% of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Yalian. Pursuant to the terms of the Support Agreement, the Offeror has agreed to offer to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Yalian which the Offeror (and its associates and affiliates including Mr. Yu) does not already own (the "Offer"). The purchase price under the Offer is $0.40 per share (the "Offer Price"). The Offeror has also entered into a collateral shareholders' agreement (the "Collateral Agreement") concurrently with the execution of the Support Agreement with certain other shareholders (the "Supporting Shareholders") of Yalian who collectively hold approximately 72.67% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Yalian. Pursuant to the terms of the Collateral Agreement, the Supporting Shareholders have: (i) agreed not to tender their shares to the Offer; (ii) agreed if required, to act jointly and in concert with the Offeror in connection with a second stage compulsory acquisition from all remaining shareholders of Yalian other than the Offeror (and its associates and affiliates including Mr. Yu) and the Supporting Shareholders; (iii) agreed and acknowledged that Yalian is facing a significant debt load with interest expense outstripping a significant portion of earnings and Yalian will likely be required to carry out one or more equity financings following the completion of the Offer and any subsequent second stage compulsory acquisition transaction; and (iv) agreed and acknowledged that if they do not participate in such equity financings they will suffer a dilution to their equity interest in Yalian and a potential loss of some or all of the value of their Yalian shares. Pursuant to the terms of the Collateral Agreement, the Offeror will agree not to acquire the Yalian shares of the Supporting Shareholders through the Offer and any subsequent second stage compulsory acquisition transaction, and will provide, to the extent of the Offeror's ability, the Supporting Shareholders with the right to participate in any future equity financings following the completion of the Offer and any subsequent second stage compulsory acquisition transaction, such that each Supporting Shareholder will be able to maintain their percentage equity interest in Yalian. Pursuant to the terms of the Support Agreement, the existing options granted by Yalian pursuant to its existing stock option plan are subject to exercise prices in excess of the Offer and, accordingly, the Offeror and Yalian intend that Yalian either terminate, accept the surrender of, cancel or allow the expiry of any outstanding options prior to the date that the Offeror first takes up Yalian shares pursuant to the Offer. The Offer, when made, will constitute an "insider bid" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Shareholders in Special Transactions of the Canadian Securities Administrators ("MI61-101") and the parties have agreed to comply in all respects with MI6-101 in connection with the Offer. In this regard, a Special Committee of the board of directors of Yalian, consisting of Mr. Jack Austin, Ms. Joanne Yan and Mr. Mao Sun, has received a valuation and fairness opinion, prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of MI61-101, from investment banking firm, Evans & Evans, Inc. of Vancouver, to the effect that, although the offering price is below their initial valuation of Yalian, they consider the Offer fair, from a financial point of view, to the minority shareholders of Yalian, particularly in view of events subsequent to the date of the valuation. In their valuation of Yalian, Evans & Evans ascribed a value range of $40.7 to $42.2 million ($0.42 to $0.43 per share) to Yalian and its business, on a going concern basis, as at November 30, 2012. However, since the date of the valuation, Evans & Evans have indicated in their fairness opinion that: -- Yalian has received no new orders and, accordingly, the risk of reaching their September 30, 2013 revenue and earnings targets has increased. Further, given the significant fixed costs Yalian faces, the lack of orders increases the potential loss in the current fiscal year, which negatively impacts Yalian's value. -- Yalian's average trading price declined by approximately 20% and the 30- day volume weighted closing price declined by 29% and as Evans & Evans did factor Yalian's trading price in their valuation, the decline in trading price also negatively impacts Yalian's value. -- Yalian's trading volumes have continued to decline. By December 28, 2012, the number of Yalian shares traded in the previous 180 trading days had declined to 433,100 (equal to approximately 0.4% of the Yalian shares outstanding). This contraction in liquidity also negatively impacts Yalian's value. -- On December 28, 2012 the Company repaid an outstanding loan of approximately $4.0 million (RMB25 million) at maturity. Management of Yalian is currently in negotiations to renew the loan, but has not yet received bank approval. Given Yalian's working capital position, if it is not successful in securing the replacement loan, Yalian's financial stability will be impacted. Furthermore, Evans & Evans indicated that there are also qualitative factors that should be noted in their fairness opinion, including: -- The fair market value of Yalian shares as determined in their valuation of $0.42 to $0.43 per share is very close to the cash to be received in exchange for the Yalian shares at the offer price. -- The trading price of the Yalian shares and the financial results of Yalian have continued to decline since the date of the valuation and, accordingly, the overall value of Yalian would have declined in that same period. -- The lack of liquidity and low volume of trading in Yalian shares over the past several months brings with it a risk to Yalian shareholders in realizing the value per share on the open market. -- The Offer is on par with the 90 day volume weighted closing trading price and it is at a premium of over 24% to the 10 day and 30 day volume weighted closing trading price. -- Yalian's shares closed above $0.40 per share 130 days in the 180 days prior to December 28, 2012, with only 112,500 shares (equal to approximately 0.1% of the Yalian shares outstanding) being traded. Therefore, the ability of Yalian shareholders to receive greater than $0.40 in the market is limited given trading volumes over the 180 days preceding December 28, 2012. -- Yalian has a significant debt load and there can be no assurances that Yalian will be able to renew and service such levels of debt to fund future operations. -- Yalian's revenues are project-based in nature and there are long sales cycles and, as such, there is uncertainty as to whether or not Yalian will be able to generate sustainable, positive earnings. Evans & Evans considered each of the factors enumerated above, which contribute to overall fairness that shareholders may consider in responding to the Offer. The selection of Evans & Evans, Inc. as valuator was made by the Special Committee. The board of directors of Yalian, upon consultation with its financial and legal advisors and following receipt of a recommendation of the Special Committee, has (with the exception of Mr. Yu and Ms. Xia Xu who is a Supporting Shareholder, each of whom have abstained from voting) unanimously accepted the Special Committee's recommendation and determined that the Offer is fair, from a financial point of view, to the shareholders of Yalian and is in the best interests of Yalian and the shareholders of Yalian. Accordingly, the board has unanimously approved the Support Agreement and the recommendation that shareholders of Yalian (other than Offeror and its associates and affiliates including Mr. Yu) accept the Offer. Concurrently with the execution of the Support Agreement, the directors and officers of Yalian entered into lock-up agreements with the Offeror pursuant to which they have agreed to deposit all Yalian shares under the Offer. The locked up shareholders own, in the aggregate 2,957,500 Yalian shares, representing approximately 3.0% of the Yalian shares on a fully diluted basis. The Offer will be made in the form of a take-over bid. The Support Agreement also contains customary non-solicitation covenants and Yalian has reserved the right to respond to superior proposals if certain conditions are met, subject to the Offeror's right to match any such superior proposal. The Offer will be subject to customary conditions. The full and important details of the Offer will be included in the formal offer and takeover bid circular, which is expected to be mailed to shareholders in the next 10 days, together with a directors' circular which will set out the board of director's unanimous recommendations that shareholders accept the Offer. Once mailed, the take-over bid circular and the directors' circular will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. About the Offeror 0957703 B.C. Ltd. is a newly incorporated British Columbia corporation that is wholly-owned by Mr. Xin Duo Yu and was incorporated for the purposes of being the bid vehicle in the Offer. About Mr. Yu Mr. Xin Duo Yu is a director and the chairman of the board of Yalian Steel Corporation and the owner of (together with associates and affiliates) of 14.74% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Yalian Steel Corporation. Mr. Yu is a successful entrepreneur with extensive experience in building businesses in China. He is the founder, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Hanfeng Evergreen Inc., a China-based, TSX listed company. Under his leadership, Hanfeng has grown from a small nursery and landscaping company into China's largest producer of slow and controller release fertilizers with domestic production facilities in four provinces and new facilities being constructed in Indonesia. His understanding of both the China business landscape and the Canadian capital markets has established Hanfeng as one of the most respected China-based, TSX listed companies. Mr. Yu has lent his expertise to other successful China - based TSX issuers such as Hanwei Energy Services, a growing manufacturer of high qualitly products for China's oil and gas, coal, and wind power industries, where he served as a founding director from November 2005 to May 2008. Prior to his business career, Mr. Yu was a government official. About Yalian Yalian Steel Corporation is a British Columbia corporation focused on the production of high quality Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW) steel pipe to service Asia's rapidly growing energy transportation infrastructure market. Yalian has recently completed construction of its initial manufacturing facility in city of Yangzhou, in the Jiangsu province of China. Yalian's production line has a rated capacity of up to 200,000 metric tons per year, depending on product and mix specifications. The Yangzhou Yalian plant utilizes the JCOE (J- ing, C-ing, O-ing, Expanding) process, an advanced method of LSAW pipe production that involves the bending and shaping of X-70 and higher grade steel. Yalian's Yangzhou plant also has an anti-corrosion line to provide external and internal 3PE, 3PP, FBE/DFBE coating service with annual capacity of 2,500,000 square meters for external coating products and 2,000,000 square meters for internal coating products. This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Corporation's current expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected herein. Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will materialize. For further company information please access our website: www.yaliansteel.com This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively "forward looking statements"), within the meaning of applicable securities laws, with respect to the ability of the Company to secure additional loans and other financings, the completion of the anti-corrosion line and the Company's ability to execute its business plan. Such forward looking statements are based upon assumptions, and estimates made by management in light of its experience, current conditions and its expectations of future developments as well as other factors which it believes to be reasonable and relevant. These assumptions include those concerning the availability of financing and no significant decline in existing general business and economic conditions. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements and, accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on those statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary include, but are not limited to, the Company's limited financial resources and the availability of financing alternatives; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial market; that the Company will be able to establish and/or maintain relationships with key suppliers, customers and strategic partners; and that the construction of the new anti-corrosion coating line will be completed in a timely manner and on budget as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the 2010 fiscal year and in other Company filings with securities and regulatory authorities which are available at www.sedar.com. Should one or more risks and uncertainties materialize or should any assumptions prove incorrect, then actual results could vary materially from those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements and accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on those statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors are not exhaustive. The forward looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein or in any other documents filed with securities regulatory authorities, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Contacts: Web 2.0 Latest News
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- 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 egg whites
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- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, egg, onion, Parmesan and salt. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake 400° for 20 minutes.
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But any kind of change is difficult, particularly when it comes to food. "Food is so tied to emotions," she says. "From traditional cultural dishes to grandmother's recipes, food is a big part of many celebrations, and some people actually are offended when told they need to change their diets."
Why is healthy eating so important for people with diabetes? Eating nutritionally balanced meals helps to control blood glucose (blood sugars), cholesterol, triglyceride and blood pressure levels, reducing the risk of diabetes-related health problems.
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A common misconception is that a healthy diet of unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits and lean meats is more expensive, is more difficult to find in urban neighborhoods and takes more time to prepare. Not necessarily so, says Ms. Cotey.
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'A few years ago, I don't think you would have picked many Welsh players in the England team,' said the former Ebbw Vale and Gloucester flanker.
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Maybe Esplanade Capital believes the third time is the charm.
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The Boston-based investment firm made another bid this week for to acquire Archon Corp., the casino company owned by Paul Lowden and former state senator and GOP lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Sue Lowden.
But the Lowdens, who control roughly 90 percent of Archon, are not interested in selling.
Esplanade Capital, which is based in Boston, offered $19.25 per share for Archon through a press release and letter to Sue Lowden, who serves as the company's secretary.
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Archon also owns a 27-acre land parcel on the Strip next to the Sahara that once housed the Wet 'n Wild theme park. The former Sahara is being converted into the SLS Las Vegas by SBE Entertainment.
Archon also owns office buildings in Maryland and suburban Boston.
Kravetz said a proposed arena project announced in December for the vacant Strip land and the sale of Maryland mall property were two developments that could boost the value of Archon.
Shares of Archon, which traded over-the-counter, closed unchanged Friday at $16.70 per share.
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Once a financial aid award letter is either sent to the student or posted to a student's account, as in the case for continuing students at Illinois Tech, there may be instances where changes to the original notification are warranted.
A financial aid counselor may review a student's circumstances, make an adjustment to an award, and release a revised award letter or email to a student indicating that a revision has been made to a student's award.
This revised award letter or email notification—with the posting on a student portal in myIIT—invalidates the original award notice.
Revisions Initiated by the Financial Aid Office
The Office of Financial Aid will automatically consider revision in a student's aid package when the following occurs:
- There is conflicting information in the file.
- There are changes resulting from verification.
- There is a change in availability of funds.
- There is an Office of Financial Aid staff member error.
The Illinois Tech policy on the revision of financial aid award side acknowledges the right of the Office of Financial Aid to make a change to any award.
Students are sent a revised award letter or email notification—in the case of an enrolled student—as soon as possible with an award message explaining the change. In the case of an office error, it is customary to contact the student personally or send a personalized letter.
Revisions Initiated by Request from Student
Students may decline any portion of their award. If the student wants to add an award, the request will be forwarded to a financial aid counselor and the counselor will make this adjustment on the student's behalf.
- It is the student's responsibility to notify the financial aid counselor of changes in a student's resources (i.e. scholarships). If the student makes an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor and reveals a change in circumstances that may affect the student's family contribution, the student should document the situation via a letter reiterating the conversation and including supporting documentation. If a change to the award is allowable, the financial aid counselor will release a revised award letter.
- If a student wants to address an award issue or discrepancy, the student must address this problem by the end of the given semester or award year. Students are encouraged to report discrepancies to the Office of Financial Aid to rectify any errors that may have been overlooked. Failure to report an unresolved issue within the same semester/award year in question will result in financial aid awards to remain as posted during that time period and cannot be refuted.
An overaward occurs any time a student's disbursed financial aid (federal, institutional, and outside aid) and other resources exceed the cost of attendance for the award period by more than an allowable tolerance. There are several causes of an overaward:
- Student wages—the student earns more than the awarded FWS allocation.
- Change in the enrollment status—the student withdraws or drops below the projected enrollment status.
- Reduction in cost of attendance—the student changes budget categories.
- Additional resources—the student has resources greater than those used to calculate the award.
- Administrative error—a member of the Office of Financial Aid inadvertently makes an error.
- Fraud—the student intentionally deceives or misrepresents information to obtain funds.
Eliminating an Overaward
Before reducing a student's aid package because of an overaward, the financial aid counselor or assistant director will always attempt to alleviate the situation by reducing or eliminating the overaward. The following possible allowances will be checked.
- Increase budget using allowable expenses.
- Adjust EFC (Expected Family Contribution).
- Adjust undisbursed funds. All undisbursed financial aid funds must be withdrawn in the case of an overaward.
Treatment of an Overaward
If eliminating the overaward is not possible a financial aid counselor at IIlinois Tech must reduce the overaward using the following sequence:
- An overaward due to an administrative error must first reduce or eliminate next semester's overpayment. The financial aid counselor must then contact the Office of Student Accounting to correct any adjustments to the student's bill for any remaining amount.
- If an overaward occurs due to fraud, the Office of Financial Aid will consult the Office of the General Counsel and adhere to federal and institutional policy.
Impact of Outside Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid encourages students to pursue scholarships outside of Illinois Tech. If you are awarded and receive a scholarship check, please submit it to the Office of Financial Aid. A student may not receive financial aid including scholarships, grants, or loans from any sources that exceeds his or her cost of attendance. Cost of attendance will vary from student to student but does include tuition, fees, room and board, books, and transportation. If a student is eligible for aid that exceeds his or her cost of attendance, the Office of Financial Aid will reduce his or her awards in the order listed below until total aid equal cost of attendance. However, students may choose to decline an award listed lower in favor of one listed higher.
- Private Loan
- Federal Parent PLUS Loan
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
- Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
- Federal Work Study
- Federal Perkins Loan
- Illinois Tech Grants or Scholarships*
- Federal SEOG Grant
- State of Illinois MAP Grant*
- Private Scholarships*
- Federal Pell Grant
*Illinois Tech grants and scholarships are restricted to tuition and the State of Illinois MAP Grant is restricted to tuition and mandatory fees. These awards combined may not exceed tuition and mandatory fees. Private scholarships may also be restricted to specific expenses by the organization awarding it, and the Office of Financial Aid will apply the scholarships according to the organization's rules.
If a student has begun a Federal Work-Study position, loan awards will be adjusted before the work-study allocation. In this situation, students may not choose to decline work-study in favor of loans.
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal SEOG Grants are need-based awards. They may only be awarded to students whose total scholarships, grants (including Federal Work Study), or subsidized loans (including Perkins) are less than or equal to a student's financial need. Financial need is defined by the Department of Education as the difference between a student's cost of attendance and their Expect Family Contribution (EFC), which is calculated from information provided on the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Receipt of scholarships or adjustment of EFCs may cause students to no longer be eligible for a need-based award.
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These educational benefits will be applied to student accounts in accordance with the rules established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education. These benefits when combined with applicable institutional scholarships may not exceed tuition and fee charges and or the cost of attendance. If a student is eligible for the Illinois MAP Grant, the VA educational benefits, applicable institutional scholarships, and Illinois MAP Grant combined may not exceed mandatory tuition and fees. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office.


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Córdoba is situated in a basin on the banks of the Guadalquivir and at the foot of the Sierra Morena mountains.
These days it is a major cultural attraction in southern Europe, as one of the most beautiful and best preserved cities in Spain. With one of the largest old quarters in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the city presents various different areas which are very modern and enjoy good transport links.
Of the many cultural activities it is worth highlighting the most important and symbolic building in the city, the Córdoba Mosque and current cathedral which, along with the magnificent Roman Bridge, forms the city's most famous feature.
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Downtown Pleasanton to have a hardware store again.
Original post made on Apr 5, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
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a resident of Downtown
on Apr 5, 2013 at 12:49 pm
Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/pleasantonhardware to give us suggestions and to track our progress leading up to the August opening.
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 5, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Fred -- I had heard the rumor several months ago and cannot tell you how THRILLED I am to have you downtown! I already do all of my hardware store shopping at your store and now I will be able to walk there. Faster, faster, we need you!
a resident of Birdland
on Apr 5, 2013 at 2:29 pm
What great news! We have been very concerned that the Pleasanton downtown was slowly losing business, as many storefronts and lots were empty. We definitely will support the downtown hardware.
Thanks Fred, for taking the "plunge".
a resident of Parkside
on Apr 5, 2013 at 7:44 pm
Really good news! Thanks, Fred. I look forward to shopping at your newest location. Keep up the good work.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2013 at 9:16 am
Have been a long-time customer at the store at Valley/Santa Rita. Like knowing I don't need a GPS or map to find a few items I need. The employees all treat the store like an owner would so Fred should be proud he has hired good people.
a resident of Birdland
on Apr 6, 2013 at 11:31 am
Best hardware store around, hands down. Thank you for helping keep our downtown moving. I will be sure to visit anytime I need anything.
Congratulation and all the best in your new location.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 8, 2013 at 8:42 am
Fantastic. What a great addition to downtown, and what a great business going into the old Domus site. Also great that they are going to be carrying some of the goods carried by Domus. Its also nice to see something besides a restaurant or a bank going into downtown.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Apr 8, 2013 at 10:37 am
Good Luck to Fred with the new store.
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The first annual, "Family Day in the Park," was held this afternoon at the Albany Fairgrounds, giving families another option for their weekend activities.
A kids fun zone, music stage, and car show were just a few of the attractions on tap and event coordinators say this is just the beginning for this new event.
"We're trying to bring an event for the community, all ages, all genres, something for the city of Albany to call their own, to bring us all out for some entertainment," said event coordinator, George Crawford.
The event was slated to go from noon to 6:00 PM, and the security staff wanted to add that they kept it locked down and everybody safe.
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Not sure how to explain but here we go. Over the weekend my water heater blew up and leaked everywhere, leaking water in where the blower pulls it air. Now anytime the A/C runs it seems to vibrate and create pressure in our laundry room and near the inside intake area. Kinda like when someone has a window slightly open in a car - if that makes sense. It blows cold air out but i am a little worried that the more we run it the worst things are going to get. We live in Arizona so it is essential. I did notice some of the silver tape is leaking cold air but i do not know if it was doing that before the water heater problem or not. Thanks for any and all help or suggestions!
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Most air ducts are not air tight much less water tight so any that did get blown up there will drip out and evaporate. The blower itself may be water tight and it may have sucked a bunch up into the impeller. Open it up (kill the furnace power first) and pull the blower, check for water and drain if necessary. If things got really wet you may need to grease fittings / bearings depending on damage and type of blower
is it metal duct or fiberglass duct board .if it is duct board or metal with fiberglass on the in side make sure you get it dried out soon so you do not get mold in the duct .Charlie
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A little hard on direct drive electric motors if you have water on the blower wheel when you clean the evap coil?
A good idea to drill a hole in the blower scroll but your second idea is better to remove and clean the whole housing to protect the motor and clean out the wheel. A better quality service call, explain to the customer why the extra time/costs as it is better for them and their equipment.
If the coil is dirty, the dirt goes through the blower wheel. While you are there oil the motor. Sometimes the blower assy can be awkward to remove due to the wiring, I used to carry male and female insulated spade terminals and just cut and reconnect the wires to make it easier. Still looks like original somewhat but much easier and you don't have to look up or remember where the wires went.Last edited by thorn; 08-30-2006, 07:17 AM.


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Ode to Freedom of Scientific and Mystical Research; Foe to Dogma
Ode to Exploration, Foe to Dogma
Descriptions of the Universe reflect the theory of a researcher more than research findings. Nonetheless, descriptions enable researchers to imagine what they might discover. Then, they invent devices able to scope out those imagined possibilities. Focus your thoughts on those devices for a moment. Those devices associated to scientific investigation extend human senses beyond human limitations. Point is this: fundamentally humans are very limited in what they can observe, but not as limited in what they can theorize.
This one truth of scientific investigation is extremely significant to this discussion. Humans utilize other tools outside their scope of experience or capacity to discover or to deduce their truths. "Duh!" you say? Before I explain why this is so important, I want to expose another tool used by scientist: mathematics.
Mathematics (at the theoretical level and less advanced) use computations, formulas, or algorithms which investigate concrete and abstract postulates. Sometimes, computations are exact in their results. Sometimes, computations measure the probability of something being factual or fictional. Sometimes, computations abstract other mathematical abstractions and derive "answers" reflective of theorems.
One more factor of scientific investigation I want to weave into this discussion is the "observer effect." Widely accepted now, scientists must admit that their hypotheses, their tools of observation, and the very moment of their observation, alters the results of their investigation, no matter what they are investigating.
I am a social scientist as a Clinical Psychologist. I am and was always surrounded by professionals in the fields of physics, sociology, psychology, artificial intelligence, mathematics and neurology. I esteem and respect scientific methodologies, tools and scientific efforts to discover information. I assert, nonetheless, that no scientists of integrity can assert that their conclusions are irrefutable Truths. The scientists tools of investigation (devices, mathematics, observers) are too limited.
I am also an ethereal mystic. I practice the meditations and healing arts of Reiki, Shamanic Soul Journeys, and Pranic energy to name a few. I explore and use Astral Projection, Remote Viewing, Akashic Reading, Channeling or Mediumship to discover amazing possible domains and personalities. My experiences using each of these tools seems amazing, heart-stoppingly awesome! Yet, as with science, I could never declare my findings as irrefutable Truths. The mystics tools of investigation are also too limited, and the mystic's "observer effect" is a hugely significant compounding variable (as scientist prefer to say).
As a scientist, I see no merit in being dogmatic. As a mystic, I see no merit in being dogmatic. Both are limited because humans are limited.
Consider these four points for another moment. Point one: Scientists and mystics are driven by the same passion to discover what this existence is all about. What is this Universe, this experience, and these complexities surrounding us? Point two: scientists and mystics both wish to use the answers to these questions to empower and evolve the human path. Point three: neither the scientist nor the mystic has full, totality of understanding, and both the scientist and the mystic can only create possible interpretations of collected experiences. Neither the scientist nor the mystic — no matter how enlightened and carefully researched — can authentically embrace any "finding" as an ultimate, unchallengeable, irrefutable conclusion.
Nowadays, some scientists admit their mystical ponderings about how nature works, what consciousness might be, or what exists outside of form or beyond physical life. Clearly their useful devices, math, and "observer effects" are intrinsically limiting and helpful. Likewise, nowadays, some mystics (as spiritual or religious teachers) rid themselves of dogmatic declarations. For example, there may be more than one way to interpret sacred passages or practice the law of attraction. Clearly, a mystic's tools are, well, not so clear to the scientific observer but very meaningful to the mystical explorer.
Scientists and mystics steered by integrity now admit experiences need to be described as discoveries or adventures but not taught as absolute irrefutable Truths. Points-of-view are simply that; views from varying points produce different eye-witness accounts.
Describing is a narrative art especially when the describer refrains from jumping to definitive conclusions. Analyzing what is witnessed also is helpful until the analysis is embraced as conclusive dogma. Mystics and Scientist describe, analyze and, oops, dogmatize.
Dogmatism clogs the arteries of discovery for both the scientist and the mystic. Why?: Dogmas cause the following: 1) Researchers stop researching while they preach their dogmatic conclusions; 2) Students of researchers become passive, believing no more truths need be discovered; 3) Students and colleagues refrain from challenging the dogmatized findings, fearing embarrassment and rejection by their essential communities; and 4) Dogmas become societal constructs, governing future thought, and forcing research and conclusions to be blindly focused and limited. In the presence of Dogma, descriptions and analysis of experiences can not be free to be investigated further. Progression of thought and evolution of perceptions are paralyzed when dogma reigns over scientific or mystical explorations.
So, (here's the goal of this entry): wonder if each of us – as scientists and mystics in our own fashion – become open-minded explorers who learn from each other's explorations, observations and tentative conclusions. Also, wonder if we also share open-mindedly our own discoveries while NONE of us become dogmatic about our exciting and meaningful discoveries.
Oh, I forgot to add, as you likely now know, I am also an optimistic idealist. I relish the image of our world flowing with humane respect, curiosity, open-mindedness and the awe of mutual discovery. I long for conversations wherein narratives of someone's experiences are enthusiastically shared with wonder and hypotheses. It seems to me that we each are blind, insightful, limited, expanding, and passionate explorers and creators. None of us needs to become slaves to anyone's dogma, not even to our own intensely convincing but refutable Truths.


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Familiar face remains for Ducks' Niedermayer
There's not a whole lot of nostalgia remaining for Scott Niedermayer when he comes to New Jersey.
The Devils no longer play at Continental Airlines Arena, where Niedermayer helped the club win three Stanley Cups. Many of the faces from those glory years are gone, too, since Niedermayer left to join the Ducks in 2005.
One constant, though, is New Jersey president and general manager Lou Lamoriello, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night as a builder partly for his longtime service to the Devils.
"When I was there, he was the Devils," Niedermayer said. "I was very fortunate to be part of his organization because he obviously runs a good one and puts together teams that are very competitive. And I was able to win some championships there, so I'm very thankful for all of that."
Lamoriello selected Niedermayer third overall out of Kamloops of the Western Hockey League in the 1991 draft and made him a cornerstone of a franchise that won Stanley Cups in 1995, 2000 and 2003.
In his induction speech Monday, Lamoriello mentioned Niedermayer – one of five players on all three of those Stanley Cup teams – among those that have helped him throughout his career.
So it goes without saying that Lamoriello is one of the more influential figures in Niedermayer's storied career.
"Very much so," he said. "He's a guy that I learned a lot with early on."
Lamoriello thought so highly of Niedermayer that he offered him a contract worth $7.8 million per season to stay with the Devils in the summer of 2005.
Lured by the prospect of playing with his brother Rob in Anaheim, Niedermayer turned it down and signed a four-year, $27 million deal with the Ducks.
"There was certainly no reason to leave," Niedermayer said. "Things had been good there. My family was comfortable there and my kids were still pretty young so they were not involved in anything, but we had been there a long time. The team always was competitive. ... It was a tough decision."
Niedermayer will be reminded of that decision today, which marks his second visit to New Jersey since he joined the Ducks. Before the game, the Devils will honor members of the 2003 Stanley Cup team, which defeated the Ducks in seven games.
In another ironic twist, Rob Niedermayer signed with the Devils late this summer after four seasons playing with Scott, but the brothers won't see each other on the ice because Rob is on injured reserve with an upper body injury and isn't eligible to return until Thursday.
Scott said the thought of playing against Rob did cross his mind.
"It would have been a new page, I guess, to have gotten through that and looked at the jersey that I wore so long," Scott said. "That would be different."
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In the heart of Marmaris, London Blue Hotel is close to Marmaris Castle and Marmaris Museum. This hotel is within the vicinity of Turunc Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned guestrooms. Relax and take in city views from the privacy of your room. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. You can find a meal at a coffee shop/café serving guests of London Blue Hotel, or stop in at a snack bar/deli. At the end of the day, relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Parking is conveniently located nearby.


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Open for only a month, The Parish in Downtown Los Angeles has quickly become one of the city's most-talked-about gastropubs (and there are, indeed, many gastropubs in this city). Located on a thin, V-shaped sliver of real estate, the wedge of a building that houses The Parish consists of two levels marked by a stark contrast in decor. Where white tiles and bright lights envelope the bottom floor cafe and open kitchen, there are dark woods, exposed brick and dimly lit sconces that adorn the second level where the long bar and dining room are located.
Despite this contrast in decor, the kitchen downstairs and the bar upstairs are in complete lockstep when it comes to the food and drinks menu. Executive Chef Casey Lane (also of The Tasting Kitchen in Venice) creates contemporary pub food that is specifically designed around the cocktails created upstairs by head bartender John Coltharp.
"Back in the day, gastropubs served really rich and flavorful food to go with the booze. And that's what Casey does with his menu here at The Parish," said Coltharp. "So there's a certain harmony with our boldly flavored food that stands up to our strong cocktails."
Spend any amount of time at The Parish bar with Coltharp, and you'll find that he is just as likely to wax poetic about the history of Los Angeles as he is to speak on the origins of seemingly any and all types of spirits new and old. And though he's only 29, Coltharp has already established his own boozy history as one of L.A.'s most talented (and knowledgeable) bartenders.
"Sam Ross from Milk and Honey [in New York] trained me at Sona and then at Comme Ca [both in Los Angeles]," said Coltharp. "And that was really the first time I started to learn about spirits, and the first times I really had truly great cocktails. Since then, I just wanted to extend that experience to more people." Coltharp has also spent time behind the bar at Copa D' Oro, Seven Grand, and Caña Rum Bar.
"I'm extremely influenced by classic drinks...to the point of excess, " said Coltharp. "But I really do believe that the classics are classics for a reason. There's a certain comfort level in classic drinks, especially when they are made right."
Coltharp's historical viewpoint of both Los Angeles and classic cocktails can be seen in his signature cocktail, The Historic Core—his riff on a classic Manhattan. Named after the "Historic Core" district of Los Angeles, the cocktail features rye whiskey, apple brandy, green Chartreuse, and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth—spirits that Coltharp says Angelenos would have enjoyed at the turn of the century.
Besides having an encyclopedic knowledge of classic cocktails, Coltharp is meticulous when it comes to making drinks. Of course, all juices are freshly squeezed each day at The Parish, and whatever syrups that aren't already made in-house are at least made by a local artisan (such as St. Vincent Orgeat). Specially designed Japanese Yarai bottles are used to dispense just the right amount of bitters for each cocktail. And even the ice is made to Coltharp's exact specifications—for example, a single large ice cube (a bit smaller than a Rubik's Cube perhaps) is used for shaken drinks at The Parish.
"We shake with just one big cube of ice in order to get a beautifully controlled dilution and texture without over-diluting our drink, or equally as bad, under-diluting our drink," explained Coltharp. "Shaking like this also creates thousands and thousands, if not millions, of tiny tiny bubbles that give the drink great froth and mouthfeel," he believes.
"We do make our cocktails strong here," said Coltharp. "We strive for balanced drinks, but we also want to always highlight the base spirit. The items that go in our cocktails are truly great base spirits, so we don't want to water them down. We want people to taste the booze."
To see the booze that Coltharp shakes, stirs, and swizzles, check out the cocktail slideshow above.
The Parish
840 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (at 9th, map)
213-225-2400; theparishla.com
About the author: Marvin Gapultos is the author of the Filipino food blog, Burnt Lumpia. His first cookbook is due out in 2013. When he isn't cooking or writing about Filipino food, Marvin is usually enjoying a beer or cocktail, and thinking about what to eat with said beer or cocktail. You can follow him on Twitter @BurntLumpia.


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