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Wastebaskets may not seem like the most exciting decorative accent, but practically speaking, they are a necessity. Please resist the temptation to just use the $5 plastic version from Target. There are some much more exotic options out there, and we are thrilled to share them with you!
We fell in love with these adorable painted wastebaskets when we first spotted them on The Peak of Chic last week! How chic are the faux bamboo and Greek key motifs?
This zebra striped wastebasket would be so cute in an office! Be careful what you pair with black and white zebra stripes- anything neon risks looking a little too teenage girl. But pair with a classic parsons desk or the sawhorse desk from W-S Home, a mirrored credenza, and a fun modern lamp, and voila, you have one fab office!
This exotic chinoiserie wastebasket would be so pretty in a den or library. We love the rich colors and gold feet.
Wisteria Prince Tole Wastebasket (we love their description)
This classic rattan basket from Pottery Barn would be great in a guest bedroom or bath. Natural fibers are always in style!
Or if your style is more modern....
Who couldn't love this lacquered orange cube from Jonathan Adler? It just makes us happy. And it's on sale! Jonathan Adler Orange Lacquer Wastebasket
Or this sleek blue canister from Kartell? It would work just fine in a modern office!
How fun are these containers that look like crumpled paper bags? And they come in lots of colors too!
John Brauer Bin Bin from Unica Home
Or if you prefer a nature theme...
This beautiful decoupage wastebasket is has fabulous colors, trim. Who knew a bug could look so cute?! Marye Kelley Bees on Red Wastepaper Basket
This mirrored wastebasket with cherry blossoms would be so pretty in a powder room! (the matching tray is also pretty, although we typically don't like sets).
Hand-painted Mirrored Cherry Tree Wastebasket from Dransfield & Ross
For a traditionalist, you can't go wrong with this pretty bird and bee wastebasket from Marye Kelley. It's so lovely and feminine. My mom would love this.
Marye Kelley Ivory Floral Waste Paper Basket
The scalloped edges and periwinkle floral trellis pattern on this wastebasket make it perfect for a bedroom! It almost looks like polka dots from a distance, but the flowers keep it from looking too juvenile.
Blue Provincial Decoupage Wastebasket from Well Appointed House
This brown metal wastebasket is such a classic style. We love the floral garlands.
Brown Provincial Decoupage Wastebasket from Well Appointed Home
Isn't this wooden coral basket so gorgeous! We've mentioned before that the mainstream coral this season stung a little, but we can't help but love this! Are these images from Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities?
We love the soothing color and the pretty handpainted insects and wheat! Gorgeous in a bedroom!
Wheat Tole Wastebasket from Wisteria
And finally, you can't go wrong with a pretty monogram! One MoS girl has the mailholder in this same pattern from Marye Kelley. This would be so pretty in any room!
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The 'televised' murder of Lin Jun by Luca Rocco Macotta has, predictably, created a media storm. Daily a multitude of media sources seek to find an angle from which to run yet another story on the horrific murder of Jun by his former lover, whether it's Macotta's porn past, the question of whether the "1 lunatic, 1 icepick" video is real, whether Macotta dumped Jun's decapitated head under the Hollywood sign, or any number of other angles.
A few days ago Tracy Clark-Flory wrote a piece for Salon on the internet response to the murder and manhunt. It begins with a fact: Luca Rocco Macotta uploaded a video allegedly of the murder of Lin Jun, and it is by all accounts horrific; five words in Clark-Flory's account give a picture of "[m]urder, dismemberment, necrophilia and cannibalism". Like the author of the piece I have not watched the clip, and I have no intention of doing so, but it is clear not everyone is so disposed. BestGore.com, apparently a site specialising in 'real life' horror, reports the clip has been getting 500,000 hits a day (though it may have reason to inflate the numbers).
In the course of trying to answer the question why so many people watch videos like "1 lunatic, 1 icepick" Clark-Flory interviewed some psychiatrists and psychologists. I have no real complaint with what they say but the overwhelming focus was on modern media. Is it not rather the case, I thought, that it was ever thus?
Whilst it certainly had its opponents, notably Cato, Seneca and – perhaps for prudential reasons! – the early Christians, it remains the case that the Roman 'death spectacle' of the gladiatorial arena was but an officially sanctioned rendition of the "1 lunatic, 1 icepick" phenomenon, albeit with aspects of social control built into the process (e.g., convicted criminals being combatants).
It is an incredibly disturbing and traumatic truth but it seems to me that whatever the psycho-social reason for the phenomenon it is a constant in human history – this is not a new depth of depravity as some conservatives may claim (longing for a golden age) but the same old story.
The one constant I can see in the process is that the phenomenon of 'mass (possibly vicarious) viewing' – as opposed the the actual killers – is premised on an atomisation of the image before them, whether that is the foreigner/criminal/slave of the Colosseum or the 'pixellated' image of the victim on BestGore.com.
Perhaps it is that need for the humanisation of victims that is needed to make people reflect on the fact that to view and take pleasure in the suffering of others even if not taking part and even if not done from the privacy of one's home is not amoral. Perhaps.
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ZERO NET ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING by Sukreet Singh A Thesis Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE May 2012 Copyright 2012 Sukreet Singh
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Title | Zero net energy institutional building |
Author | Singh, Sukreet |
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Degree | Master of Building Science |
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Degree program | Building Science |
School | School of Architecture |
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Abstract | With the current rapid depletion of non-renewable resources to generate power, energy conservation and on site generation have become the most critical aspects of the equation. Buildings should be so designed or retrofitted in order to generate its own electricity and cater to its own demand. ❧ This thesis looks as the ways in which we can do a post occupancy analysis of an existing institutional building of about 95,000 square feet that was built in 1960's in order to reduce usage and approach a Zero Net Energy goal. This case study building is Von Kleinsmid Centre (VKC) which is located at the heart of USC (University of Southern California). It is challenging to retrofit an existing institutional building because of its complexity and make it achieve a 'Zero Net Energy' goal. ❧ All the roadblocks, real life delays, software limitations that had to be overcome to achieve this result are explained in this thesis. The Zero Net Energy goal was achieved by calibrating energy model to the utility data of the building, providing various energy efficiency measures and generating on-site electricity. |
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Full text | ZERO NET ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING by Sukreet Singh A Thesis Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE May 2012 Copyright 2012 Sukreet Singh |


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On the Bill Maher show the coin of the realm is sneering, elitist derision of the political right. Maher used to pretend to be a libertarian to broaden his audience, but now he's dropped that pretense, no longer even has guests on with opposing viewpoints and just spews hate at those he disagrees with. A favorite target on recent shows has been the tea party movement, whose members Maher reviles as racist, redneck retards. He repeats the standard leftist spin that the protesters are all angry, old, white men who have no legitimate concerns and are just protesting because they are racists who don't want a black president.
This week he had help in his ongoing smear campaign from Janeane Garofalo, who showed up with her own shovel full of bigoted bullshit. Maher may be a vicious, lying bastard, but at least he's clever. Garofalo trumps him by both being irritatingly shrill and remarkably stupid. Maybe I'm being too harsh on her. It's possible that she's just bigoted and incredibly ignorant. I guess that's marginally less offensive as it means that unlike Maher she doesn't know any better and is just repeating what her masters have taught her to say, kind of like the loyal household slave lashing out at the field hands who still dream of freedom.
Garofalo demonstrated her hate and ignorance this week in a remarkably ill-informed tirade at the beginning of the show. Here's a transcript with some observations and infusions of actual fact.
"It's obvious to anybody who has eyes in this country"
Unless those eyes are actually watching the rallies and paying attention, of course.
that the teabaggers, the 9-12ers, these separatist groups that pretend that it's about policy, they are clearly white identity movements, they are clearly white power movements."
Which is why they show up in white hoods and swastikas with burning crosses? Oh wait, they don't. The people carrying the racist posters at the rallies turn out to be Democrats. But she does almost hit on a real point. The movement does want to empower the people, all of whom are threatened equally by our runaway government which threatens people of all races equally.
What they don't like about the president is that he's black or half-black.
Raised by whites, educated in predominantly white schools and totally assimilated into white culture. The reason he's acceptable to the left is that he's black without being threatening because he's such a nice, safe, white-acting black man.
What also is shocking is that people keep pretending that that's not really the case with these people. I'm not talking about people that do have problems with his policy, that's fine. But these people who are also being led by the Glenn Becks, Michele Bachmanns, Rush Limbaughs, whomever, they are no different than any other white identity movement that's part of our history."
I seem to have missed the mass lynchings, tarring and featherings, cross-burnings, church bombings and rioting associated with the tea party movement. Maybe the media failed to report it. So no, these peaceful protests which actually have nothing at all to do with race are not in any way like past white identity movements. Maybe Garofalo needs to read a book on the history of civil rights in America, because it's kind of insulting to the memory of those who gave their lives in the struggle to be free and equal to suggest that all they were up against were a bunch of peaceful protesters.
"This has been going on since the founding of this country that white power movements have tried to establish themselves and hold on to power, and it's just very weird that whenever this comes up in conversation so few people are willing to say that yes it's racism, straight up racism."
This might be because very few people are as paranoid, bigoted and stupid as Garofalo is, of course. It might just be obvious to everyone but the most kool-aid drunk partisans that people holding signs about economic and civil rights issues are actually concerned about those issues and not racism.
"And the Republican party has been willing to carry water for racists in this country since about the 1950s."
I guess the Republicans were helping out the racists when they provided the majority support for every piece of civil rights legislation in Congress from 1955 to 1965. Again, Garofalo shows how much she needs to take a basic class in American history.
"Electorally these white power people don't have their own party. Maybe they will one day, so they are electorally dependent on the Republicans. But also, troublingly, FoxNews is happy to feed into this. AM radio is happy to feed into this. And so they will continue to do this until somebody does something."
Would that be something like silencing free speech and making protest against the government illegal? That seems to be what Ms. Garofalo is leading up to here. Shut down AM radio, take FoxNews off the air and round up the protesters and send them off for reeducation.
"What you're saying is absolutely true. There's this tacit nudging towards violence."
Really? Then why has there been virtually no violence at these thousands of rallies? Quite a contrast to Garofalo's leftist friends who were rioting last week at the G20 conference in Pittsburgh.
"Then also, how about showing up armed? What if black people showed up armed at a McCain rally. What would be the response? But can you imagine the media spin on that. If black people showed up armed we would be on lockdown martial law, first and foremost, but it would be considered the height of violent intent and malicious intent."
And there's the crowning irony. One of the first known protesters to show up armed at one of these rallies was in fact a black man, who brought his gun to a rally in Arizona. And the reaction was not a lockdown or martial law. The local sheriff pointed out that it was perfectly legal under Arizona law and the media bent over backwards to ignore him and cover up the fact that he and many other protesters were black.
If you go on YouTube and watch videos of the rallies you can find black speakers prominently at almost every event. Yet if you watch the left-dominated media those speakers never seem to get on the air and it is never the black protesters who get interviewed. They go straight for the craziest white guy they can find on the periphery of the crowd carrying an irrelevant sign. He may be completely out of step with the rest of the crowd, but if he fits their profile and looks and acts crazy enough he's the one who gets on the air.
Garofalo is probably just a willing dupe who repeats the lies which make her feel good without applying any thought to what she's spewing, all with plenty of vehemence and sincerity. She's only one voice in a crowd which produces the relentless yammering from the left, but she makes a good example when it is so easy to demonstrate how incorrect her assumptions are. Garofalo actually has a good education. She ought to know better, so she's either deliberately spreading disinformation or so filled with hate she's brainwashed herself into believing that her twisted perceptions are reality. That kind of deep-seated irrationality is the badge of the fanatic. When Garofalo sounds like an idiot she has let her hate overwhelm her reason and she wears that fanatic badge with pride.
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Cleanness of the room, very close to the sea. location at heart of the city for our price 1900 rubles breakfast were not provided
Location, swimming pool, seaside, hotel staff old furniture, noisy room, ancient bathroom
Nothing ( Service is shit and realy poor
Didn't like at all. Found lots of bird shit on the balcony floor. furniture is old, bathroom is horrible, bed sheets size is not enough to cover the bed
I like reception service! Mrs. Valeriya the best Didin`t clean my room! Dirty!(((((
Great location, big swimming pool with sea water Staff is not friendly, poor rooms, expensive bar in the lobby hall
poor services
Location close to the sea (with some view) and city center The booking made on booking.com one day ahead was not in the hotel, as they seemed to have no Internet connection. On check it we've changed 2 rooms before we found an acceptable one - first was too smoked, second had no balcony.
The location is fantastic. The adventures you experience here + the indoor wildlife facilities are fantastic. It seems like a good place, when you enter by daylight. Then you start wondering wtf is the jaguar doing behind the reception and what's the use of all these parrots. Then you get back from late-night dinner and all of a sudden the lobby is filled with prostitutes who offer you all kind of alternatives for a good night of rest. Apparently your neighbour couldn't resist their offer so the 1 mm walls between the rooms give you a Hollywood kind of experience - like you're really there with him and her yourself. At first you can laugh about it, then you resort to earplugs and sleeping pills and then you start banging your head to the wall, thinking about your coming days on the business trip.
Only breakfast everything
the view from rooms they play loud disco music in the morning at breakfast restaurant and elevator.instead it should be classical
refurbishment was done long ago but is kept clean, beach is bad and located far from the hotel.


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Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Sadow, PM, Priolo, C, Nanni, S, Karreth, FA, Duquette, M, Martinelli, R, Husain, A, Clohessy, J, Kutzner, H, Mentzel, T, Carman, CV, Farsetti, A, Henske, EP, Palescandolo, E, Macconaill, LE, Chung, S, Fadda, G, Lombardi, CP, De Angelis, AM, Durante, O, Parker, JA, Pontecorvi, A, Dvorak, HF, Fletcher, C, Pandolfi, PP, Lawler, J, Nucera, C |
Journal | Journal of the National Cancer Institute |
Volume | 106 |
Issue | 8 |
Date Published | 2014/08/01 |
Abstract | Myopericytoma (MPC) is a rare tumor with perivascular proliferation of pluripotent stem-cell-like pericytes. Although indolent, MPC may be locally aggressive with recurrent disease. The pathogenesis and diagnostic biomarkers of MPC are poorly understood. We discovered that 15% of benign MPCs (thyroid, skin; 3 of 20 samples) harbored BRAF(WT/V600E); 33.3% (1 of 3 samples) of BRAF(WT/V600E)-MPCs were multifocal/infiltrative/recurrent. Patient-MPC and primary MPC cells harbored BRAF(WT/V600E), were clonal and expressed pericytic-differentiation biomarkers crucial for its microenvironment. BRAF(WT/V600E)-positive thyroid MPC primary cells triggered in vitro (8.8-fold increase) and in vivo (3.6-fold increase) angiogenesis. Anti-BRAF(V600E) therapy with vemurafenib disrupted angiogenic and metabolic properties (~3-fold decrease) with down-regulation (~2.2-fold decrease) of some extracellular-matrix (ECM) factors and ECM-associated long non-coding RNA (LincRNA) expression, with no effects in BRAF(WT)-pericytes. Vemurafenib also inhibited (~3-fold decrease) cell viability in vitro and in BRAF(WT/V600E)-positive thyroid MPC patient-derived xenograft (PDX) mice (n = 5 mice per group). We established the first BRAF(WT/V600E)-dependent thyroid MPC cell culture. Our findings identify BRAF(WT/V600E) as a novel genetic aberration in MPC pathogenesis and MPC-associated biomarkers and imply that anti-BRAF(V600E) agents may be useful adjuvant therapy in BRAF(WT/V600E)-MPC patients. Patients with BRAF(WT/V600E)-MPC should be closely followed because of the risk for multifocality/recurrence. |
URL | http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=25063326 |
DOI | 10.1093/jnci/dju182 |
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute DOI:10.1093/jnci/dju182
Role of BRAFV600E in the First Preclinical Model of Multifocal Infiltrating Myopericytoma Development and Microenvironment.
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• Lanxess said second-quarter net income surged because of improved demand for some of its chemicals, but global sales dropped by nearly 6 percent. The German-based specialty chemicals and rubber products company has its North American headquarters in Findlay and facilities on Neville Island and in Burgettstown.
Net income rose to 55 million euros ($73.6 million) from 9 million euros in the second quarter a year ago partly because last year's second-quarter results included restructuring charges of 40 million euros. Worldwide sales fell to 2.01 billion euros from 2.14 billion euros a year ago because of a decline in prices, competition for synthetic rubbers, and negative currency exchange rates.
In North America, sales declined by 5 percent to 339 million euros, but when adjusted for currency rates the decline was only 0.5 percent. Lanxess said it will reduce the number of business units as part of an ongoing corporate realignment program but did not disclose how many jobs may be cut.
• Chesapeake Energy Corp. reported net income of $191 million, or 22 cents per share, during the second quarter, down from $580 million, or 66 cents per share, during the same time last year. Total revenue for the quarter was $5.2 billion, up from $4.7 billion a year ago.
The Oklahoma-based oil and gas company has been on a selling spree recently, divesting of noncore oil and gas assets, compression, real estate and other interests. Another $700 million in sales is expected to close by the end of the year, the company said, including some assets in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Trade gap narrows as exports rise
The U.S. trade deficit fell 7 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted $41.5 billion, from $44.7 billion in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Exports rose 0.1 percent to $195.9 billion, a record high. Imports fell 1.2 percent, the most in a year, to $237.4 billion.
Sprint replaces CEO after dropping T-Mobile bid
Sprint's new owner is replacing its longtime CEO with a Bolivian billionaire and entrepreneur after dropping its bid for rival wireless carrier T-Mobile US. Marcelo Claure, CEO of Miami-based cell phone distributor Brightstar, will replace Dan Hesse on Monday, Sprint Corp. said Wednesday. Brightstar is part of Softbank Corp., which bought 70 percent of Sprint last year.
Samsung, Apple agree to drop lawsuits
Samsung and Apple Inc. have agreed to end all patent lawsuits between each other outside the U.S. in a step back from three years of legal hostilities between the world's two largest smartphone makers.


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Seattle Times Political Caucus
The Seattle Times Political Caucus is an online community aimed at adding diverse voices to our coverage of politics. How we'll use the Caucus will evolve over time. But the idea is to create a conversation with people of various backgrounds and political beliefs. As the election season unfolds, we'll ask participants to weigh in on key political questions and then post their comments here.
July 17, 2008 4:51 PM
What to do about soaring energy prices?
Posted by Katherine Long
The Labor Department says consumer prices shot up in June at the fastest pace in 26 years, and two-thirds of the surge is blamed on soaring energy prices. We asked the Seattle Times Political Caucus: Assuming that oil prices are still breaking records and causing further economic woes when January rolls around, what steps should the next president take in his first 100 days in office to address the nation's energy crisis? Are there steps that the state Legislature and governor should also take? Here's a link to all of the answers we received.
Many caucus members were enthusiastic about solar, wind and hydrogen, while others wanted to lift the ban on offshore oil drilling and push for nuclear power. A number favored tax breaks to individuals and businesses who use solar power, hybrid cars, carpooling, or public transporation; some suggested better long-term land-use planning, and a few wanted employers to embrace a four-day work week or expand telecommuting.
"The most pragmatic among us advocate for more oil drilling; the most idealistic advocate solar and wind power; and the most scientific advocate nuclear power. However, the true answer to our nation's energy crisis is: ALL of them, " said Alex B. Berezow of Seattle, a strong advocate of nuclear power.
Matt Helmer of Ballard believes that now is the time to begin "wholeheartedly moving our society toward greener sources of energy. The first step for the next president is to publicly ask Americans to join him in this Green Revolution by conserving, recycling, using public transporation, and adopting other environmentally friendly behaviors."
Asking people to do with less could be tricky. "I realize that neither candidate wants to repeat (President) Carter's mistakes (and ask for sacrifices from the electorate) but it seems to me that that is precisely what is needed," wrote Fatema Karim of Richland. "Towards that end, I would like to hear them express support for public buses, trains and ferries."
Jeff Grubb of Panther Lake thinks that federal benefits to oil companies, such as tax breaks and leases should be redirected "to turn the energy companies towards non-oil based strategies (wind, solar, etc.) There is willingness among the energy companies to go in that direction (T Boone Pickens is pushing windpower, for heaven's sake), but our regulatory infrastructure is supporting the old ways."
Kristi Brown of Seattle thinks that restrictions should be lifted on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and the state gas tax should be reduced. Long-term, she and a number of other caucus members called for the construction of new oil refineries, and an emphasis on developing nuclear power.
"Price signals and market forces will do a far better job than government meddling," argues Paul Graves of Olympia. "High prices have encouraged both additional exploration for oil and have made investment in alternatives more economically viable. In the same way, consumers are reducing their demand for oil by heating and cooling their homes less, switching to more efficient cars and processes, and substituting. Over time, both of these developments will tend to lower oil prices."
Don Manuszewski of Cibolo, Texas, also thinks the market will take care of much of the problem. "I'm no economist but the way I understand supply and demand it seems obvious to me - the excessive lifestlye many people enjoy, even though it's out of their economic means, has to be cut off. Personal responsibility has to make a comeback."
David Iseminger of Seattle wants mass transit projects to become a high priority for the state's leaders. "With an ever increasing state population the need for more transportation capacity will only continue to grow as will oil dependency/demand. Designing mass transit that runs on more energy efficient fuel sources would address many concerns - fuel dependency, transportation congestion, and green house emissions to name a few. It seems a no brainer to make this sort of investment."
Sarah Everett of Seattle writes, "It's odd to me that our nation can put an intelligent rover on the surface of Mars, yet it can't streamline the flow of traffic, nor develop alternative means of fueling our vehicles. We need a coordinated strategy and the people to implement it. That's what the next president can provide."
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It is the archetypal Brazilian guitar shuffle, and an enduring influence on popular music throughout the West, from its breakthrough in pre-Beatles USA to its presence in the music of artists such as The Beautiful South, Everything But The Girl, Sade and, most recently, Beck and Sean Lennon. Today, it is a music library staple for films and ads looking for a gloss of sophistication, as well as the bane of every cheesy hotel foyer. But what explains its extraordinary success?
In Brazil in the Fifties post-war optimism had not yet been tarnished by experience. President Kubitschek was building Oscar Niemeyer's futuristic new capital Brasilia and proclaiming "50 years' development in five"; Cinema Novo was emerging; the national team won the World Cup for the first time in 1958. In the bars of Rio's beach neighbourhood Ipanema, a group of self-aware musicians and poets was gathering, including the established pop and classical composer Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim and the poet Vinicius de Moraes. Significantly, perhaps, almost all of this milieu were the offspring of wealthy parents, and had the luxury of a level of musical experimentation denied to most pop or samba musicians.
It was into this circle that a young guitarist called Joao Gilberto came. The meeting of Jobim and Gilberto was the Brazilian equivalent of John and Paul bumping into each other at Woolton Hall village fete. Gilberto provided the characteristic rhythm that would propel the carefully crafted, jazzy melodies of Jobim's songs into world recognition. Gilberto took a percussion cross-rhythm from samba - the beat of the tamborim - and applied it to the chordal accompaniment he played on guitar; meanwhile others in the circle, particularly Vinicius and Newton Mondonca, contributed the songs' adult, wistful lyrics. These lyrics Gilberto sang in a voice so somnolent that industry bosses hearing him for the first time remarked: "Tom [Jobim] said he'd bring us a singer but he ended up bringing a ventriloquist."
The release of "Chega de Saudade" in the summer of 1958 brought a critical response ranging from apathy to dislike. The Odeon boss Andre Midani persisted, however, and in 1959 released an album by Gilberto.
"As we couldn't get through the radio," recalls Midani, "we went through universities, which in 1958 was an absolute revolution. The artists faced resistance from their middle-class families; on the other hand the music faced resistance from the radio stations. So we went into universities, because that would appease the families and at the same time we would go directly to the young crowd. And here, we had an immediate response. And then it got picked up on radio."
The music's huge international break came in 1962, with the LP Jazz Samba by the US converts Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz, followed famously by the LP Getz/Gilberto in 1964 with Astrud Gilberto's lisping version of "Girl from Ipanema". Getz was to Bossa Nova what Dizzy Gillespie was to Cuban music: a North American who approached the music with genuine humility and sensitivity. Unfortunately the explosion of American interest led to most of the copyrights to the great Bossas being swallowed by US publishers in very poor deals, something that Jobim was to rue to the end of his life. The apathy of Brazilian publishers and the laid-back, vaguely anti- business mentality of the Bossa pioneers did not help.
Two events were to bring the Bossa heyday to a close: the arrival of four young Liverpudlians in the States in 1964, and the imposition of military government in Brazil the same year. The gentle optimism of the Bossa no longer seemed the appropriate sound-track to Brazil's brutal new realities; a new wave of Brazilian songwriters was waiting, armed with the musical techniques of Bossa Nova but thinking in darker, more subversive lyrical terms. Bossa Nova became part of the musical library of Brazil, but was no longer at the forefront.
Jobim continued to make records, including the latter-day standard "Aguas de Marco" in 1972 and the adventurous "Urubu" in 1976. He died in 1994. Gilberto, regarded as increasingly eccentric and unreliable by music promoters, nonetheless still performs and records occasionally. He is the last of the original circle to remain active, and his brilliance is undiminished.
One reason that Bossa Nova is still around is because musicians like to play it - they love the clever middle eight of "Ipanema", the dissonances of "Desafinado". But it also communicates something unique to the listener.
The great Bossas captured an extraordinary, optimistic moment in Brazil and combined it with the country's unique swing and a peculiar delight at both the beauty of nature and the possibilities of modern living. The form also contains moments of wonderful tenderness. There are few more intimate sounds in music than Gilberto whispering Jobim's own lyrics on his neglected classic "Ligia" from the LP The Best of Two Worlds: "I've never dreamed of you," he sings in Portuguese, "I've never been to the cinema/ I don't go to Ipanema/ I don't like the rain, nor the sun /...And when I've telephoned you/ I put the receiver down/ I don't know your name/ And at the piano I forget the silly words of love I was going to say/ Oh Ligia..."
The musicians are playing so quietly, so carefully, that they sound as though they are trying not to wake the baby next door; Gilberto sings as if he is telling you a secret. The great Bossa Nova records are perfect miniatures, moments of serenity in a noisy century.
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1. Joao Gilberto & Stan Getz, "Ligia", 1976. From the Getz/Gilberto reunion LP Best of Two Worlds: Bossa at its coolest and most seductive. Getz excels.
2. Joao & Astrud Gilberto with Stan Getz, "Corcovado", 1964. From the best-known Bossa LP of all, Getz/Gilberto, this version of the Jobim song includes both Portuguese and English lyrics.
3. Doris Monteiro, "Regra Tres" 1972. Fast and jazzy, this little morality tale by Toquinho and Vinicius is proof that Bossa need not be soporific. The "rule three" of the title is that less is more, but the singer complains that her boyfriend gives her so little that the rule no longer applies.
4. Joao Gilberto "Chega de Saudade", 1958. The one that started it all sounds surprisingly unassuming now but still delights.
5. Tom Jobim & Elis Regina, "Aguas de Marco", 1974. Do not be put off by its later use as a Coca-Cola jingle; its simplicity conceals a wonderful chord sequence.
6. Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd, "Desafinado", 1962. A close call with many other takes of this song, but this, which starts with the bass and brings in percussion layer by layer, allows the listener to anatomise the rhythm.
7. Tom Jobim & Sting "Insensatez/How Insensitive", 1994. For once, Sting's robotic vocals sound perfectly appropriate. From Jobim's last album, with the composer adding vocal harmonies and piano.
8. Chico Buarque "Construcao", 1971. Buarque was driven out of Brazil by the military. "Construcao" starts as a conventional Bossa but the lyrics, telling the story of the death of a construction worker, are darker than anything Jobim wrote.
9. Ivan Lins & Terence Blanchard "Antes Que Seja Tarde", 1996. Pianist Lins wrote this subtle protest song in the last years of military government.
10. Joao & Astrud Gilberto "Girl from Ipanema" with Stan Getz, 1964. Well, it had to be in there.
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It's really weird though, because I had always gotten a really big "Modern" Chinese vibe off of the episodes in Ba-Sing-Se. The Dai-Li secret police, lake Laogai, which is a Chinese term for reform through labor, etc. They both kinda fit.
In a way I suppose the Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation symbolized two sides of China. In the Earth Kingdom you see that it's got the size of China, as well as the work ethic and culture. In the Fire Nation you see their militaristic tendencies and aesthetic design are similar to China's.
I remember reading somewhere that the Fire Nation is a mixture of China and Japan, the way it's Japan is I suppose is the island nation obliviously, powerful navy, the architecture reminds me of Japanese temples, though I'm not really sure because Chinese and Japanese temples look the same to me.
I was under the impression that the Fire Nation is based on Japan and Earth is based on China.
Chinese have more pointy stuff on the roofs.
I don't think either one is definitely one or the other, considering that the Fire Nation has elements that point to both Japan and China, as RG4 said up there, and the Earth Kingdom has elements that point to China as well.
Looks like Amon definitely was a airbender.
That soundtrack
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I NEED the fighting music
That episode was fucking awesome. Tenzin/Lin relationship was confirmed until Pema came into it, Pabu acting like the swaggest little fucker like he should be, Amon doing some airbending, the Announcer is dedicated, DAT BATTLE MUSIC, adult Aang going avatar state and Lin being a badass. Awesome.
omg what the fuck is this
Did I miss something?
edit: OH, okay, flood of people. Was there just an episode on? What is the schedule for these? And is there a place I can go watch this?
How long till it is on nicks website?
Lin's fight scene was amazing
So much 'spoilers' for a fucking episode I haven't even watched yet. :v
When the Wolfbats appeared with those masks on I wasn't paying attention, so I nearly had a heart attack when I looked at the screen.
With a pinch of gold digger San Francisco.
Say hello to ~episode 6~
Skip to 2 hours in.
Anyone have screenshots of the flashback?
I'm glad Admiral Hackett was back in this episode.
oh shit things are getting intense, god i already cant wait for next week's episode.
These twenty minute episodes once a week are not enough...I CRAVE MORE
I don't remember seeing Amon doing any airbending.
Well not exactly airbending but his dodging was very similar to the airbending dodging.
So it's proven.
What I saw was more of a side-step, not the twirly behavior that airbenders have. I may be wrong though.
Also that episode was great. But time for another question. In the episode where Korra meets the bloodbender, she pulls blood from the air and leafs suggesting extreme control over very small amounts. Could water benders freeze or manipulate the water in your body(not blood)?
oh man, the animation in this episode is fantastic
Its so hilarious, yet it makes so much sense.
Where can I find last week's episode?
It didn't look at all the same as what Korra was doing in the second episode. If that is enough to convince you he is an air bender then look out, I think Pabu might be a chi-blocker with those hand stands and acrobatics.
Am is a great villain in that he is easy to hate. It still makes me mad thaat a lot of /co/ actually agrees with Amon.
I'm in need of that episode link very bad.
So where is everyone watching the new episode? Is it just on the TV or what?
Amon is one of those characters that you know is wrong, but you can't help but feel respect for how awesome and brilliant of a person he is.
It's only in 360p with commercials right now as this is probably a recording from a stream.
I never knew how bad the US has it with adverts.
I'm watching it on this.
And this is why we have the largest DVR percentage per household in the world.
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The proposed studies aim to characterize the memory impairments produced by damage to the medial temporal lobes by examining recognition memory in amnesic patients suffering from cardiac arrest and stroke. Recent research has revealed that although these patients exhibit debilitating memory impairments for a broad range of materials, recognition memory for some types of information can remain well preserved. These results challenge our current theories of memory and the medial temporal lobes, and indicate that the memory impairments seen in amnesia are not as general as previously thought. The current proposal aims to determine the factors that are responsible for the impaired and unimpaired memory abilities of these patients by examining their memory deficits in tests of item recognition for a wide variety of stimuli (e.g., faces, scenes, complex visual and auditory stimuli), as well as across a range of different types of associations (e.g., pairings of visual and auditory materials, objects and scenes etc). The studies will be first to examine the effects of several critical factors that have not been previously studied in amnesia. Moreover, the proposed studies make use of sophisticated measurement methods such as receiver operating characteristic analysis that will provide precise quantification of the memory abilities of these patients, not possible with previous methods. Finally, the studies will provide a unique opportunity to directly test novel theoretical perspectives, and thus promises to lead to significant advances in our understanding of normal and abnormal memory functions in the human brain.
The proposed studies will advance our understanding of the cognitive and neural substrates of recognition memory by examining the effects of several factors that have never been directly examined in amnesia;they will allow us to evaluate whether the leading memory theories are able to the overcome the challenges posed by recent empirical discoveries;and they will play a critical role in shaping future recognition models of the medial temporal lobes by directly testing core predictions derived from new theoretical approaches. In addition, the results will be essential in providing a clearer delineation of the memory impairments suffered by various neurological populations by allowing us to more accurately identify their deficits and their preserved memory abilities, and thus will lay the foundation for more accurate diagnosis and treatment of memory-impaired neurological patients (e.g., stroke, cardiac arrest, Alzheimer's Disease and Schizophrenia).
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At a press conference here Wednesday, Richa Chadda spoke about working on the play, and said: "I have done some stage (shows) before, mostly like extra parts and only one or two lead parts, that too five years back. It's a tough job, it's live feedback."
"If people don't like you, it's difficult to concentrate if people are not laughing at your jokes. You have to do the whole script in one go. If one person misses his cue, everyone can, it's like a domino effect. So it's more challenging for sure."
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Christmas comes just once a year, but for some UK businesses preparations for the next festive season begin as soon as the decorations are taken down.
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A second heroin-related drug bust in one week in the Adrian area took packets worth a total of $6,000 off the street.
Detective Lt. Robert Sinclair from the Regional Irish Hills Narcotics Office (RIHNO) said Friday the bust netted 320 packets of heroin. No arrests were made at the time of the bust, although the investigation continues.
The confiscation came just days after five men were arrested and arraigned on a variety of counts related to heroin sales in Adrian and Madison Township.
On Oct. 26, after a six-week investigation, RIHNO and area investigators located and seized heroin, cash, vehicles, narcotic-related packaging materials and digital scales. Also seized at one location was a handgun that had its serial number removed. Five suspects from the ring were arrested and charged with 14 felony counts related to heroin distribution.
Jeffrey Cortijo, 28, of Adrian was charged with delivering heroin within 1,000 feet of school property in Adrian on Oct. 14 and 17. Gustavo Morales, 40, of Adrian was charged with delivering heroin on Oct. 2 in Adrian. Juan Gabriel-Morales Perez, 32, of Adrian was charged with delivering heroin within 1,000 feet of school property on Oct. 17 and 18 in Adrian. Sergio Rodriguez-Torres, 46, of Adrian was charged with delivering less than 50 grams of heroin in a park in Adrian on Oct. 4 and 21.
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RIHNO was assisted in the Oct. 26 searches by officers from the Adrian Police Department, the Lenawee County Sheriff's Department, the Raisin Township Police K-9 unit, troopers from the Monroe post of the Michigan State Police's Adrian detachment, and detectives from the Lenawee County Sheriff's Department and state police.
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In percutaneous nephrolithotomy or nephrolithotripsy, the surgeon makes a small incision in your back to remove kidney stones. He or she then puts a hollow tube into your kidney and a probe through the tube. In nephrolithotomy, the surgeon removes the stone through the tube. In nephrolithotripsy, he or she breaks the stone up and then removes the fragments of the stone through the tube.
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You may not know Lynda King, but if you've ever seen a holiday car commercial featuring a giant, red bow, you know her work. As the founder of King Size Bows, she has been putting an unforgettable decorative touch on TV spots, grand openings and other special events since 2000.
King believes there is an unspoken message conveyed when a gift is wrapped with a beautiful bow.
"It says to the recipient, not only did I purchase this gift, but I am taking that extra, thoughtful step to wrap it up for you and make this presentation special," she said. "Sometimes, it's all about the bow!"
This was King's thought when she wanted to surprise her daughter with a brand new car one Christmas. King searched everywhere for a big, red bow to put on top of the car. When she couldn't find one, she decided to create the bow herself. Her daughter's reaction to the bow was overwhelmingly positive.
Years later, King, who had just sold another business she owned, was looking for a new entrepreneurial opportunity. After doing some research, she realized that there was still a gap in the market for large decorative bows. She founded King Size Bows as a way to fill that gap, and began working to design the perfect bow. [Strangest Decorations Found in Offices]
"It took many trials and errors, numerous experiments with materials, and a very long nine months before I came up with the exact size, design and fabrication of my Monarch bow," King told BusinessNewsDaily. "Now, 13 years later, it is still my best-selling bow by far."
According to the company's website, the 30-by-41-inch Monarch bow is "the bow that made them famous," but King Size Bows has since expanded its line to include 10 more signature bows in a variety of colors. The company also accepts orders for custom designs. Each King Size Bow is made in the company's Costa Mesa, Calif., facility and arrives with easy-to-follow assembly instructions to bring the bow to life.
King's initial target customers were car dealership owners, but she also has sold bows to advertising companies, nonprofit organizations and individual consumers. Some of King's most notable bows include a 20-foot-tall AIDS Awareness Loop, an 8-foot-wide red sequin bow for the finale of the 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular and, of course, the iconic red bow featured in Lexus' annual "December to Remember" commercials. Oprah Winfrey has even ordered bows from King.
"When Oprah gave away cars to her audience members, each one was delivered with a King Size Bow on top," King explained. "That really put us on the map."
As a long-time entrepreneur, King cautions other founders to surround themselves with an objective team that will help them double-check costs and see the big picture.
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Perhaps even more important than making a profit is being able to see the potential for a business in the first place.
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Tigers' Wood is a sparse forest located just off the Path of Enlightenment, closest to the Circle of Bone in the northwest part of the Jade Forest. Though the perimeter of the wood is dotted with bloodied carcasses of unidentifiable beasts, the center of the wood is covered in purple and pink flowers and petals. The center of this is where a simple stone cairn has been placed.
A large cave can also be found near the river containing a large tiger.
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- Within the wood
- At the cave
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Posted on 01/16/2009 9:46:11 AM PST by Schnucki
STOCKHOLM Middle-aged people who drink moderate amounts of coffee significantly reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a study by Finnish and Swedish researchers showed Thursday.
"Middle-aged people who drank between three and five cups of coffee a day lowered their risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease by between 60 and 65 percent later in life," said lead researcher on the project, Miia Kivipelto, a professor at the University of Kuopio in Finland and at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.
The study, which was also conducted in cooperation with the National Public Health Institute in Helsinki and which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease this month, was based on repeated interviews with 1,409 people in Finland over more than two decades.
They were first asked about their coffee-drinking habits when they were in their 50s and their memory functions were tested again in 1998, when they were between 65 and 79 years of age.
A total of 61 people had by then developed dementia, 48 of whom had Alzheimer's, the researchers said.
"There are perhaps one or two other studies that have shown that coffee can improve some memory functions (but) this is the first study directed at dementia and Alzheimer's (and) in which the subjects are followed for such a long time," Kivipelto told AFP.
She said it remained unclear exactly how moderate coffee drinking helped delay or avoid the onset of dementia, but pointed out that coffee contains strong antioxidants, which are known to counter Alzheimer's.
Some studies have also shown that coffee helps protects the nerve system, which can also protect against dementia, she said, pointing out that yet other studies show that coffee protects against diabetes, which in turn is known to be linked to Alzheimer's.
"Going forward, researchers should try to
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Wow, they included a picture of a cigarette next to the coffee. That's odd.
Coffee is a health food. They should stock it in GNC.
........earlier this week their were articles claiming that coffee causes cancer.....so I die of cancer or I lose my mind from Alzheimers......tough choice
Thank the good Lord I live in Seattle.
hmmm. If I can get a prescription for coffee, I could buy it tax-free through my health reimbursement account....
I've drunk so much joe I remember stuff that didn't even happen to me.
Or, maybe people who are at a low risk for Alzheimer's have lifestyles or jobs that lead them to consume more coffee?
Didn't see those. But there have been plenty of studies linking coffee to cancer prevention.
Have your doctor prescribe all your groceries!
I drink O.J. Simpson coffee — strong, black and bitter.
First time I've ever been called moderate!
Didn't see those. But there have been plenty of studies linking coffee to cancer prevention.
Indeed. Last week they were touting coffee's ability to suppress oral and esophagael(sic) cancer
Do you have to drink it everyday? What if you forget sometimes?
>>.....so I die of cancer or I lose my mind from Alzheimers......tough choice<<
Not a choice at all for me.
Have both in my family.
I'll take the cancer anytime. It's your own disease.
The alternative is all on your family.
Didn't help my dad.
Then don't come near me.
This is really good news...considering how I walk around hooked up to a Caffeine IV drip!
If you forget sometimes, then ITS TOO LATE!!!
You're lucky.
I keep forgetting where I left my coffee cup.
Not really. According to an extensive study by WHO published in 1998, smoking actually reduces the risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and one other disease that I cannot remember at the moment.
I'm sure the information is listed in one of the links in here.
Sorry, I cannot access the info at this time.
They forgot everything except the grudges.
The Breakfast of ChampionsTM
Indeed. I have an Uncle who suffers from it. Although he's more or less healthy and blissfully happy, he doesn't even really know his own children.
It's tough on my cousin when she goes to visit.
I remember a study that said more than two cups of coffee a day will prevent gallstones. Has to be very freshly made though, like within 20 mins of brewing.
Grudges are an Irish thing? Explains a lot in my family.
I've been drinking coffee everyday since I was 5. My dad would make me a cup before school. He was an old rancher who never went anywhere without a thermos of joe. I pretty much drink a pot or two everyday. Like God intended.
I beat you by two years. I used to drink coffeemilk, (half coffee, half scalded whole milk) much like others would drink cocoa, at six years of age. My parents would also take me and my siblings to New Orleans Cafe du Monde where we would get the same thing in french, (cafe au lait) with beinets.
I started with milk and sugar, but we were camping one time and didn't have any. I wasn't sure I wanted to try coffee black, but my mom said to give it a try. She told me once you learned to like it black you wouldn't want cream or sugar anymore. I was skeptical, but, well...mother knows best. I rarely add anything to my coffee (unless it's a cup of inferior brew). I've become such a complete coffee snob that I started roasting my own at home about 5 or 6 years ago. That way I get the absolute freshest, top-grade coffee. I highly recommend home roasting if you are a coffee lover. It's fun, and you get the best coffee you'll likely ever taste.
How do you roast it at home? I've read of various methods from fancy roasters to oven roasting.
1. It rots my stomach.
2. I don't seem to get as much of a caffeine charge as many other people.
3. I really don't think it is a very good-tasting product.
I hope there are other ways of avoiding Alzheimer's.
If you would like to check it out, I would recommend sweetmarias.com as a starting point. There is an abundance of information there on not only various types of roasters but roasting terms, techniques, green coffee beans, etc. Their roasting and cupping notes on the different origins and varieties of beans are extensive and very helpful. You can buy green (unroasted) beans on many websites, but not all offer the same quality of coffee beans.
Thanks. Will check out that site.
Midlife Coffee and Tea Drinking and the Risk of Late-Life Dementia: A Population-Based CAIDE Study
Abstract: Caffeine stimulates central nervous system on a short term. However, the long-term impact of caffeine on cognition remains unclear. We aimed to study the association between coffee and/or tea consumption at midlife and dementia/Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk in late-life. Participants of the Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia (CAIDE) study were randomly selected from the survivors of a population-based cohorts previously surveyed within the North Karelia Project and the FINMONICA study in 1972, 1977, 1982 or 1987 (midlife visit). After an average follow-up of 21 years, 1409 individuals (71%) aged 65 to 79 completed the re-examination in 1998. A total of 61 cases were identified as demented (48 with AD). Coffee drinkers at midlife had lower risk of dementia and AD later in life compared with those drinking no or only little coffee adjusted for demographic, lifestyle and vascular factors, apolipoprotein E ε4 allele and depressive symptoms. The lowest risk (65% decreased) was found in people who drank 3-5 cups per day. Tea drinking was relatively uncommon and was not associated with dementia/AD. Coffee drinking at midlife is associated with a decreased risk of dementia/AD later in life. This finding might open possibilities for prevention of dementia/AD.
FReepmail me if you want on or off the diabetes ping list.
FWIW, my caffienne avoiding (she's LDS) m-i-l has AD. Just anecdotal...but I know for myself, my second cup of coffee in the morning 'clears' the cobwebs to start the day...so maybe long term that 'clearing' helps (in addition to just being delish!!!)
Is it just the caffine in the coffee that they are talking about? If so what about an occasional no-doze tablet?
I meant to add to my last post, the thought that my ex sister in law could have prevented her present condition by drinking more coffee is pretty ridiculous.
Thanks for the ping.
So if you lose your marbles and go to Starbucks, you might be able to find your marbles in the bottom of your Obama cup?
No it's not - I've seen both in my family, and I promise you, cancer is BETTER.
Another anecdote: I know an aqauintance, 67, she drank coffe heavily, bedridden for two yrs now with Alz's, basically incapable of anything.
Ben Franklin said the same thing about beer!
Old Ben was a pretty smart fellow. The only difference is that I can have two or three cups of coffee in the morning and still go to work. ;-)
I seem to remember a study that showed nicotine was also helpful in curbing Alzheimers...
My father didn't drink much coffee, but it wasn't too long after he quit smoking that he was diagnosed with Alzheiners...
"I drink O.J. Simpson coffee strong, black and bitter."
I tried that once, but I kept getting sharp stabbing pains.
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By Gaurav Joshi
Mirpur: Mar 22, 2014
Australia are unlikely to play young leg-spinner James Muirhead in their ICC World T20 2014 opener against Pakistan. This is despite the Pakistani batsmen showing vulnerability against Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra in their loss in the opening Group 2 match on Friday.
Although captain George Bailey stated the Australian final XI was almost locked in, he wanted to keep his cards close to his chest about Muirhead's inclusion.
"I'm not too sure to be honest we are starting to get close to a team but I guess we would keep that [Muirhead's selection] close to ourselves," Bailey said.
From the training session, the young Victorian did not accompany the team's primary spinner, Brad Hogg in the centre wicket practise as coach Darren Lehmann watched with key interest.
Instead of Muirhead, Hogg was joined by Cameron White. The man knows as 'Bear', also did not have a hit in the nets suggesting he will make way for veteran Brad Hodge.
It is a wise move given Hodge's experience in the local Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Bailey admitted that Hodge has played a vital role in team meetings discussing all aspects of the game.
"Hodgey has been great for us. We have received a lot of information not only on what we were going to expect but how the wicket might play and how the grounds change from day to night and also on the players that we have not seen, so he has been really good," concluded Bailey.
Bailey also confirmed James Faulkner would miss out meaning Australia can either play a like to like swap with Dan Christian or elect to go with Doug Bollinger.
ICC World T20 2014 Points Table and Team Standings
ICC World T20 2014 Schedule details
(Gaurav Joshi is an Indian-born Australian who played with Michael Clarke in his junior days. He coaches and reports for a Sydney radio station. Over the years he has freelanced for Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and is a regular on ABC cricket show Cow Corner. He is the author of the book "Teen Thunder Down Under" – The inside story of India's 2012 U19 World Cup Triumph)


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Highlighting nine chefs who have earned the Michelin Guide's coveted "Three Stars," Lutz Hachmeister's docu examines the impact of gastronomy's ratings system, the various culinary philosophies espoused by each chosen chef and the ambience of the different restaurants over which they preside.
Highlighting nine chefs who have earned the Michelin Guide's coveted "Three Stars," Lutz Hachmeister's docu examines the impact of gastronomy's ratings system, the various culinary philosophies espoused by each chosen chef and the ambience of the different restaurants over which they preside. Hachmeister jumps from chef to chef, country to country, sampling little soundbites or chronicling the meticulous building of a blini on an asparagus stalk, with no clear structure to give the docu momentum. Strictly foodie fare, "Stars" should be welcomed on cuisine-obsessed cable after its Sept. 21 limited release.
The chefs, though not especially fascinating in and of themselves, present startling contrasts with each other. Jean-Georges Vongerichten, owner of several restaurants in New York, glad-hands famous guests and presides over a small empire. Meanwhile, Copenhagen's Rene Redzepi clambers around the Danish countryside, hacking away at some obscure plant in his obsessive drive to use only foodstuffs native to the region; staples like tomatoes and olive oil are banned from his kitchen. San Sebastian's Juan Mari Arzak and his daughter Elena incorporate scientific principles into their laboratory cuisine of more than 1,500 ingredients, many of them freeze-dried, while Italy's Nadia Santini, one of only six female three-star chefs, glories in the three generations of her family bustling around her unregimented kitchen. Visually, the disparities between the restaurants prove equally extreme: Chef Hideki Ishikawa's Tokyo eatery looks as unpretentious and self-effacing as its modest owner. Paris' Le Meurice, on the other hand, which features Yannick Alleno's gourmet stylings, looks like something out of an opulent Louis XVI wet dream; a brioche is quartered with more pomp and circumstance than is generally expended on the carving of a turkey. Scenes of strategy meetings with staff offer insights into how much research goes into serving specific guests, while a compendium of latenight closings, as personnel leave their darkening workplaces, adds an impressionistic note. Hachmeister frequently cuts to and reprises an interview with the current director of the Guide Michelin, the tanned and rather smug Jean-Luc Naret, who holds forth on the integrity of Michelin's standards and methods, and boasts of its expansion into Asia and America. Deborah Friedman's intrusively matter-of-fact narration offers only the most tentative suggestions that some might consider the guide old-fashioned and arbitrary. Tech credits are workaday. Hajo Schomerus and Dirk Wojcik's straight-on camerawork delivers the restaurants' atmospherics, but rarely favors minimalist cookery, as if dots of sauce on a rock and nitrogen-frozen sour-cream balls somehow lack poetry.Three Stars
A First Run Features (in U.S.) release of an HMR production in association with Arte, WDR, NDR. Produced by Lutz Hachmeister, Hermance Gremion, Heike Lettau, Cecile Thomas, Uwe Herpich. Executive producers, Olaf Grunert, Christiane Hinz, Barbara Denz. Directed by Lutz Hachmeister.
Camera (color, HD), Hajo Schomerus, Dirk Wojcik; editors, Mechthild Barth, Christian Wagener; sound, Stavros Charitidis, Laura Schnurre, Frank Maraite. Reviewed on DVD, New York, Sept. 21, 2012. Running time: 94 MIN.
Yannick Alleno, Elena Arzak, Juan Mari Arzak, Sven Elverfeld, Sergio Herman, Hideki Ishikawa, Rene Redzepi, Nadia Santini, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jean-Luc Naret.
Narrator: Deborah Friedman.
(English, French, Dutch, Spanish, German dialogue)


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