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The Pompano Beach Club is a golfer's paradise because the recently renovated Robert Trent Jones designed Port Royal Golf Course (which has been ranked among the top public golf courses in the world) is right next door. The first tee is only 500 yards from Pompano and many of the resort's guest rooms have a great view of Port Royal's oceanfront 8th green.Tee times at Port Royal can be pre-arranged in advance of your arrival and the resort will transport both you and your clubs to/from the golf course during your stay. The Bermuda government spent close to twenty million dollars improving Port Royal. An elaborate irrigation system was installed – to keep the course lush green all year long – and all the greens, fairways and sand traps were re-shaped. The PGA was so impressed with Port Royal's enhancements that they decided to hold their prestigious PGA Grand Slam event (which involves the winners of the year's four major PGA tournaments competing head to head) at Port Royal in October 2009, October 2010, October 2011 and October 2012. Port Royal is situated on some of Bermuda's most beautiful oceanside terrain. Four holes on the back nine (10, 15, 16 and 18) and three holes on the front nine (7, 8 and 9) offer breathtaking oceanviews, while three additional holes on the back nine (11, 12 and 13) have dramatic views of the Great Sound – so be sure to bring your camera!
Pompano hosts three annual golf tournaments (please call the resort's Boston area sales office if you'd like to receive an individual tournament brochure):
- A mixed format Couples Golf Tournament in April – click here for details
- A mixed format Couples Golf tournament in early November – click here for details
- A Ladies Pro-Am Golf Tournament in early March – click here for details
The resort's front desk staff will be happy to arrange golf at any of Bermuda's other public and private golf courses as well. Pompano guests are able to play at the world renowned Mid-Ocean Golf Course on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, on a space available basis. Since Mid-Ocean is a private course and protects its tee times for its members first, the resort can only call 3 days in advance to try and secure tee times. Their current green fees are $280/person – which includes a shared golf cart. Mid Ocean is about a forty minute taxi ride from Pompano.
Three eighteen hole golf courses are located within a fifteen minute drive of Pompano: Riddell's Bay, Belmont Hills and the Fairmont Southampton Golf Club. Riddell's Bay is a private course, however, Pompano guests are able to play it on a space available basis. The course is somewhat shorter (only 5,713 yards, par 70) than the other championship courses in Bermuda, however, its tight fairways and small, narrow greens provide a challenging golf experience. Riddell's Bay has some spectacular seaside holes, which create interesting water hazards! Pompano guests are given a discounted golf round rate (check with the resort's sales office for pricing and advance tee times).
Belmont Hills was re-designed back in 2003 and has a few holes which offer dramatic views of Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound. Belmont Hills offers Pompano guests a very attractive golf round rate of $95/person (which includes a shared cart). Tee times can be booked in advance at Belmont Hills by logging onto their website www.belmonthills.com.
The Fairmont Southampton has a beautiful par three course. It is one of the more scenic and challenging par three courses you'll ever play! When the wind is blowing off the south shore, their 2,684 yard layout will require you to use most of the clubs in your bag. Check with the resort's sales office for pricing and advance tee times.
Pompano has long been a favorite for golfers due to both its proximity to Port Royal (the island's top public course) and the casual, relaxed nature of the resort. Advance tee times at Port Royal can be arranged by calling the resort's Boston area sales office toll-free from the U.S. and Canada at 1-800-343-4155 or emailing your request to email@example.com.


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I'm a morning person. So when I saw Jalil Anibaba online today, I thought why not see how things have been going through his first few days training at Atletico Madrid. We talk Ja's touring of the training facilities and stadium, how he plans to spend Thanksgiving and his picking up of the Spanish lisp. Enjoy!
Jeff Crandall: How has your training stint gone so far?
Jalil Anibaba: It's been going really well. I'm having a great time out here and I'm really loving the experience so far. The training facilities are top class. It's separate from the stadium which is in the city itself. Amazing grass and turf fields and really everything you could need for training.
JC: Who are you training with?
JA: I'm training with the B team. The first day we scrimmaged the first team. They provided good competition and a great experience. It is rewarding to be able to measure yourself against guys that have proven success in winning the Europa League last season.
JC: Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, so how do you plan to celebrate it there in Spain tomorrow?
JA: Of course I'm American at heart and unfortunately I'm away from home and my family over Thanksgiving. I'm probably going to Skype in with the family before they eat dinner and say hello. That'll do for me.
JC: Have you been able to get into the city yet?
JA: Yeah, some of the representatives from the club took me into the city. I got to see their stadium and museum, the locker room and all their facilities. It was a great experience.
JC: Have you had paella yet?
JA: I haven't had paella in Spain yet but I've had it lots of times because my stepmother's mom is from Spain actually. She cooks it for us all the time. Spanish food is really nothing new to me to be honest.
JC: How is your Spanish? Are you speaking with a lisp yet?
JA: My Spanish is okay. I can speak a bit and I know enough to get by when I need to. The lisp throws me off but you have to adapt!
JC: What have you been doing with your down time?
JA: I've treated my down time as seriously as I do back in Chicago. Making sure I get enough rest in between sessions is the primary focus. However, if situations permit, I will explore. Like I said earlier, I got the chance to tour their stadium and all their facilities and that was amazing. From what I've seen, the city of Madrid is beautiful to say the very least.
JC: How have the players received you? Have they talked to you about what MLS is like?
JA: The other players have been great. They have received me well and they treat me with respect and kindness. Many are curious about MLS and how much the league has grown in recent years. From what I have experienced thus far, it's safe to say our league's growth has expanded beyond our shores and people around the world are becoming more aware of what we are doing in the US.
JC: Any chance you'll be able to take in a first team game?
JA: Yeah it's looking like I'll be able to see a few. I think definitely their game against Sevilla on the weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing them play live and just the atmosphere to see how everything compares. When you watch teams play on television from a thousand miles away, you don't get the experience firsthand so being here will be tremendous.
JC: On Monday Austin Berry was named Rookie of the Year and Logan Pause won the Fair Play award. What is your reaction to having your teammates be recognized?
JA: I think it's a tribute to how amazing our season was. Obviously we didn't finish like we would have hoped but there's definitely a silver lining to be found within our season. Austin is definitely a part of that – he had an amazing season as a rookie and we're all very happy for him. It's very deserving because he stepped in and contributed at a time where we needed him and never let go of his spot.
As far as Logan is concerned, winning the Fair Play award epitomizes him as a person and as a class player and captain. I feel like he does a lot of dirty work and it doesn't always get noticed. His approach to the game is tremendous and I'm very pleased that he was acknowledged for it.
JC: You're going to be in Madrid until December 2 and then preseason begins again in mid-January… Are you feeling like you need a little rest?
JA: I feel great. My body feels great and I'm just trying to push myself and become a better professional every day.
JC: What are you doing once you get back stateside?
JA: I'm going to stop off in Chicago for a little bit and then head back home to California to see the family. As far as training is concerned, I'll speak with Tony [Jouaux] about exactly the best way to go about staying fit but also getting some rest.
JC: Thanks for your time Jalil! We'll check back in with you next week!
JA: Sounds good! Happy Thanksgiving to you and everyone!

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In our third installment of the #Fire15 Memorable Matches countdown, we look back to the 2009 Eastern Conference semifinal vs. New England, the 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final at the MetroStars and the 2001 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinal at LA Galaxy.
#9 - Chicago Fire 2, New England Revolution 0 - November 7, 2009 - Eastern Conference Semifinals, Second Leg - Toyota Park, Bridgeview, IL
In the first leg of the 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Revolution defeated the Fire 2-1 at Gillette Stadium. In the 35th minute, Marco Pappa received the ball in the box, feinted past one defender, then laid the ball off to John Thorrington, who shot it low into the New England goal. The superb crowd of 21,528 roared in response to the aggregate equalizer. In the 82nd minute, Patrick Nyarko beat his marker near the corner flag and rushed parallel to the goal line toward the box. After drawing out the keeper, Nyarko nutmegged another defender and passed short to Cuauhtemoc Blanco. Blanco took a short step forward and lifted the ball up to the top right corner to push the Fire to the Eastern Conference Final.
#8 - Chicago Fire 1, MetroStars 0 - October 15, 2003 - US Open Cup Final - Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
The 2003 US Open Cup Final took place at Giants Stadium, where the field was lined with football markings. In the 68th minute, Evan Whitfield broke in from the right sideline through the end zone, centering the ball to Damani Ralph. The Jamaican forward needed only one touch to slide the ball around MetroStars goalkeeper Jonny Walker. The Fire would only need one goal to be rewarded with the US Open Cup for the third time.
#7 - Chicago Fire 2, LA Galaxy 1 (aet) - August 23, 2000 - US Open Cup Semifinal - Titan Stadium, Fullerton, California
This physical match resulted in a total of 12 yellow cards between both sides. Fire defender Carlos Bocanegra earned a red card in the 51st minute, putting the Fire down a man. LA Galaxy icon Cobi Jones would score the opening goal in the 79th minute. Down to ten men and trailing by a goal, it surely seemed that the Fire's run in this US Open Cup was extinguished. However, the Men in Red rallied through Fire legend Ante Razov, scoring in the 85th minute. With the score level, the match went into added time and in the extra frame the Fire would lose captain Peter Nowak after Luis Hernandez purposely stepped on his face but referee Sergio Vega only produced a yellow card. Still without Nowak the Fire strung together 10 passes before Josh Wolff buried a rebound to send the side to its second U.S. Open Cup final in three seasons.


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In the aftermath of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's death, tributes poured in from current and former players, loved ones and fans. Steinbrenner, a controversial and polarizing figure in the sports world, who was banned from baseball twice, yet led the club to seven World Championships, suffered a fatal heart attack early Tuesday at 80.
"It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing," Steinbrenner's family said in a statement. "He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again."
Steinbrenner was "one of the top owners in the history of sports," said Dave Winfield, whose tumultuous relationship with Steinbrenner led to the Yankee owner's three-year suspension from baseball in 1990.
"George was The Boss, make no mistake. He built the Yankees into champions and that's something nobody can ever deny," Yankees hall of fame catcher Yogi Berra said in a statement.
Berra continued, "George and I had our differences, but who didn't? We became great friends over the last decade and I will miss him very much."
"George was a demanding owner, but very caring, very supportive," Lou Piniella, a former Yankees player and manager, told the St. Petersburg Times. He bought a struggling franchise and turned it into a dynasty. He's going to be known as the most influential owner in the history of sports."
"He was a hard person, but he wanted to win and that's the one thing I will always remember," Bob Watson, a former Yankees player and GM, told MLB.com. "All the things that he did that turned people off, his main goal was winning for the Yankees and New York."
"George was a friend who I admired very much," Tommy Lasorda, longtime Dodgers manager, tweeted. "He was a visionary, a builder and a giant in our game. All he wanted to do was WIN, and he did."
"Baseball will miss him. He did a lot of great things – and some not so great – but it's a sad day for baseball, no doubt about it," Don Zimmer, former Yankees bench coach, told Tampa Bay Online. "He was a winner, and he made the Yankees a winner."
"He was like a father I never had," Daryl Strawberry, who played on Yankees World Series winners in 1996 and 1999, told ESPN. "The Boss loved his players. He cares about people. That's what a lot of people don't understand about him."
"The most significant, the most impactful owner that our sport has ever seen," said Aaron Boone, whose home run against the Red Sox in the 2003 American League Championship Series propelled the Yankees into the World Series.
"George Steinbrenner's Yankees represent the will to overcome all odds which is precisely the will New Yorkers display when meeting every challenge they face," former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani told NY1.
"We all suffered a huge loss today! Mr. Steinbrenner was a great man, great owner, that did so many amazing things. You will truly be missed!" Joba Chamberlain, relief pitcher for the Yankees, tweeted.
""The passing of George Steinbrenner marks the end of an era in New York City baseball history. George was a larger than life figure and a force in the industry," Mets owners Jeff and Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz told NY1.
"First and foremost this man was a winner. From a person with my perspective, he was an inspiration in the area of doing everything possible - within the rules - to win," Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones said in a statement.
"Few people have had a bigger impact on New York over the past four decades than George Steinbrenner," New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg told ESPN. "George had a deep love for New York, and his steely determination to succeed combined with his deep respect and appreciation for talent and hard work made him a quintessential New Yorker."
"Like New York and like the Yankees, George Steinbrenner was a champion. He was someone about whom you can truly say that there will never be another one like him," New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement.
"We will never see another like George M. Steinbrenner III," YES' clubhouse reporter Kimberly Jones, tweeted.
Adam Schefter posted to Twitter, "RIP, George Steinbrenner. Bob Sheppard already is there to announce your arrival."


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Photographer's Note
Il mio bellissimo viaggio tra Bretagna e Valle della Loira:
Paesaggi, coste selvaggie battute dal vento delloceano , castelli fiabeschi,foreste ricche di selvaggina ,frutti di maree altro cibo eccellenti..,vino buono e persone molto gentili ed accoglienti e poi porcellane a non finire (Quimper in Bretagna e Gien nella Loira) per non parlare di pittori
Io e la mia famiglia siamo entusiasti!!
Vi propongo una serie di foto di questo mio favoloso viaggio
Abbiamo dormito in due splendidi luoghi
http://la-flanerie.fr/ in Bretagna
http://www.lehavredemarie.com/ nella Loira
my wonderful trip between Brittany and the Loire Valley:
Landscapes, wild coasts and cliffs windswept of the ocean, fairytale castles, forests full of game, seafood, and other food .. excellent, good wine and very kind and welcoming people and then porcelain to no end (Quimper in Brittany and the Loire Gien ) not to mention painters ... Me and my family are thrilled!
I propose a series of photos of my fabulous journey ...:
we stayed in two beautiful places
http://la-flanerie.fr/ in Bretagna
http://www.lehavredemarie.com/ nella Loira
Le tappe del mio viaggio (The stages of my journey):
12-8-2013 Pisa-Chateau de Chenonceau -Concarneau
13-8-2013 Concarneau-Locronan-Cap Sizun,Pointe de Van-Pointe de Raz-Cap Coz-Concarneau
14-8-2013 Concarneau-Quimper-Port Menech-Kerascoet-Trevignon-Concarneau
15-8-2013 Concarneau-Pleyben-Monts darrée-Le Faou-Concarneau
16-8-2013 Concarneau-Pont lAbbe-Brest Oceanopolis-Concarneau
17-8-2013 Concarneau-Cap de la Chevre-Point de PenHir-Pont Aven-Concarneau
18-8-2013 Concarneau Trebeurden-Perros Guirrec (sentiero dei doganieri)-Plousgat Plougrescant
19-8-2013 Concarneau-Quimper-Beaugency
20-8-2013 Beaugency-Chateau de Chaumont-Chateau du Beauregard-Chateau du Moulin-Beaugency
21-8-2013 Beaugency-Gien -Sully sur Loire-Saint Benoit sur Loire-Beaugency
22-8-2013 Beaugency-Chateau de Chambord-Beaugency
23-8-2013 Beaugency-Pisa
Km 5440
Oggi cari amici vi propongo unimmagine ,mia interpretazione, del castello di Chanbord.Buona visione a tutti.Raw 20mm
Il castello di Chambord è il più vasto dei castelli della Loira. È stato costruito tra il 1519 ed il 1547 nei pressi di una curva del fiume Cosson, corso d'acqua affluente del Beuvron che si getta poi a sua volta nella Loira. Sorge nel dipartimento Loir-et-Cher, 14 km a nord-est di Blois ed a circa 6 km dalla riva sinistra della Loira. Nel 1981 fu iscritto nella lista dei siti Patrimonio dell'umanità da parte dell'UNESCO, ed ora rientra assieme a tutta la Valle della Loira.Chambord ha ospitato numerosi personaggi: oltre a Francesco I e a Luigi XIV, si recavano spesso a cacciare nella foresta Francesco II e Carlo IX. Nel castello visse anche Luigi XIII. Ai tempi di Luigi XIV vi soggiornò Molière, che scrisse, in pochi giorni, una commedia: Il signor di Pourceaugnac.Il castello di Chambord possiede senza dubbio una silhouette molto particolare e costituisce una grande espressione architettonica dello stile rinascimentale. La sua facciata è lunga ben 128 metri, ha 440 locali, più di 80 scale, 365 camini ed 800 capitelli scolpiti.Nella realizzazione si nota l'influenza di Leonardo da Vinci, che ha lavorato come architetto alla corte di Francesco I, e quella di Domenico da Cortona..Il vasto dominio boscoso di Chambord fu comprato nel 1392 dalla famiglia d'Orlèans dai precedenti proprietari, i conti di Blois. Quando il duca d'Orlèans divenne re di Francia nel 1498 col nome di Luigi XII, il dominio divenne proprietà della Corona.Nel 1516 Francesco I tornò dall'Italia con Leonardo da Vinci e col desiderio di realizzare un grande edificio sullo stile del rinascimento italiano. Nel 1519 l'area di Chambord fu scelta per la costruzione di una residenza di caccia e dal 1526 ben 1800 operai lavorarono alla realizzazione del castello. I lavori si conclusero nel 1547, dopo molti ingrandimenti successivi al primo progetto, con l'ala degli appartamenti reali. Francesco I passò davvero poco tempo a Chambord prima della sua morte.Nel 1639 Luigi XIII lo donò a suo fratello Gastone d'Orléans. Luigi XIV sottopone nel 1684 la residenza a nuovi lavori per far coprire la cappella e per far collegare tra loro i quattro appartamenti del vestibolo nord del primo piano per farne le sue stanze.Dal 1725 al 1733 il castello fu occupato da Stanislao Leszczyński, re detronizzato di Polonia e suocero di Luigi XV. Dal 1745 al 1750 servì da caserma al reggimento di Maurizio di Sassonia, il quale vi prese residenza stabile. Nel 1792 il governo rivoluzionario ne pose in vendita i mobili. Napoleone donò la residenza al maresciallo Berthier, la cui vedova poi lo vendette ad Henri d'Artois, duca di Bordeaux, che prese allora anche il titolo di conte di Chambord. Carlo X lo occupò per un breve periodo durante il quale lo fece sommariamente restaurare. Durante la guerra franco-tedesca del 1870 servì come ospedale di campagna. Dal 1883 Chambord appartenne alla famiglia ducale di Parma.Dal 1930 il dominio è di proprietà dello stato francese che lo gestisce tramite l'Associazione amici di Chambord. Nel 1947 iniziò un imponente restauro del castello che lo fece divenire la notevole attrazione turistica che è oggi. Il castello è all'interno di un dominio boscoso di 5440 ettari, circondato da un muro di cinta lungo ben 32 km che lo rende il più grande parco forestale chiuso d'Europa. I cervi ed i cinghiali sono gli abitanti più rappresentativi dei suoi boschi.(wikipedia)
The royal Château de Chambord at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinct French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structure.The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King François I.Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley ; it was built to serve as a hunting lodge for François I, who maintained his royal residences at Château de Blois and Château d'Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed, though with several doubts, to Domenico da Cortona. Some authors claim that the French Renaissance architect Philibert Delorme had a considerable role in the château's design and others have suggested that Leonardo da Vinci may have designed it.Chambord was altered considerably during the twenty-eight years of its construction (15191547) during which it was overseen on-site by Pierre Nepveu. With the château nearing completion, François showed off his enormous symbol of wealth and power by hosting his old archnemesis, Emperor Charles V at Chambord.In 1792, some of the furnishings were sold and timber removed. For a time the building was left abandoned, though in the 19th century some attempts were made at restoration. During the Second World War art works from the collections of the Louvre and Compiègne were moved to Château de Chambord. Now open to the public, in 2007 the château received 700,000 visitors.Châteaux in the 16th-century departed from castle architecture;while they were off-shoots of castles, with features commonly associated with them, they did not have serious defences. Extensive gardens and water features, such as a moat, were common amongst châteaux from this period. Chambord is no exception to this pattern. The layout is reminiscent of a typical castle with a keep, corner towers, and defended by a moat.Built in Renaissance style, the internal layout is an early example of the French and Italian style of grouping rooms into self-contained suites, a departure from the medieval style of corridor rooms.The massive château is composed of a central keep with four immense bastion towers at the corners. The keep also forms part of the front wall of a larger compound with two more large towers. Bases for a possible further two towers are found at the rear, but these were never developed, and remain the same height as the wall. The château features 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and 84 staircases. Four rectangular vaulted hallways on each floor form a cross-shape..Who designed Château Chambord is a matter of controversy. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed, though with several doubts, to Domenico da Cortona, whose wooden model for the design survived long enough to be drawn by André Félibien in the 17th century. Some authors, though, claim that the French Renaissance architect Philibert Delorme had a considerable role in the Château's design. In 1913 Marcel Reymond suggested that Leonardo da Vinci, a guest of François at Clos Lucé near Amboise, was responsible for the original design, which reflects Leonardo's plans for a château at Romorantin for the King's mother, and his interests in central planning and double helical staircases; the discussion has not yet concluded. Regardless of who designed the château, on 6 September 1519 François Pombriant was ordered to begin construction of Château Chambord. The work was interrupted by the Italian War of 15211526, and work was slowed by dwindling royal funds and difficulties in laying the structure's foundations. By 1524, the walls were barely above ground level. Building resumed in September 1526, at which point 1,800 workers were employed building the château. At the time of the death of King François I in 1547, the work had cost 444,070 livres. The château was built to act as a hunting lodge for King François I, however the king spent barely seven weeks there in total, comprising short hunting visits. As the château had been constructed with the purpose of short stays, it was actually not practical to live there on a longer-term basis. The massive rooms, open windows and high ceilings meant heating was impractical. Similarly, as the château was not surrounded by a village or estate, there was no immediate source of food other than game. This meant that all food had to be brought with the group, typically numbering up to 2,000 people at a time.As a result of all the above, the château was completely unfurnished during this period. All furniture, wall coverings, eating implements and so forth were brought specifically for each hunting trip, a major logistical exercise. It is for this reason that much furniture from the era was built to be disassembled to facilitate transportation. After François died of a heart attack in 1547, the château was not used for almost a century.For more than 80 years after the death of King François I, French kings abandoned the château, allowing it to fall into decay. Finally, in 1639 King Louis XIII gave it to his brother, Gaston d'Orléans, who saved the château from ruin by carrying out much restoration work. King Louis XIV had the great keep restored and furnished the royal apartments. The king then added a 1,200-horse stable, enabling him to use the château as a hunting lodge and a place to entertain a few weeks each year. Nonetheless, Louis XIV abandoned the château in 1685. From 1725 to 1733, Stanislas Leszczyński (Stanislas I), the deposed King of Poland and father-in-law of King Louis XV, lived at Chambord. In 1745, as a reward for valour, the king gave the château to Maurice de Saxe, Marshal of France who installed his military regiment there. Maurice de Saxe died in 1750 and once again the colossal château sat empty for many years.In 1792, the Revolutionary government ordered the sale of the furnishings; the wall panellings were removed and even floors were taken up and sold for the value of their timber, and, according to M de la Saussaye, the panelled doors were burned to keep the rooms warm during the sales; the empty château was left abandoned until Napoleon Bonaparte gave it to his subordinate, Louis Alexandre Berthier. The château was subsequently purchased from his widow for the infant Duke of Bordeaux, Henri Charles Dieudonné (18201883) who took the title Comte de Chambord. A brief attempt at restoration and occupation was made by his grandfather King Charles X (18241830) but in 1830 both were exiled. In Outre-Mer: A Pilgrimage Beyond the Sea, published in the 1830s, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow remarked on the dilapidation that had set in: "all is mournful and deserted. The grass has overgrown the pavement of the courtyard, and the rude sculpture upon the walls is broken and defaced". During the Franco-Prussian War (18701871) the château was used as a field hospital.The final attempt to make use of the colossus came from the Comte de Chambord but after the Comte died in 1883, the château was left to his sister's heirs, the titular Dukes of Parma, then resident in Austria. First left to Robert, Duke of Parma, who died in 1907 and after him, Elias, Prince of Parma. Any attempts at restoration ended with the onset of World War I in 1914. Château Chambord was confiscated as enemy property in 1915, but the family of the Duke of Parma sued to recover it, and that suit was not settled until 1932; restoration work was not begun until a few years after World War II ended in 1945. The Château and surrounding areas, some 5,440 hectares (13,400 acres; 21.0 sq mi), have belonged to the French state since 1930.In 1939, shortly before the outbreak of World War II, the art collections of the Louvre and Compiègne museums (including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo) were stored at the Château de Chambord. An American B-24 Liberator bomber crashed onto the château lawn on 22 June 1944 The image of the château has been widely used to sell commodities from chocolate to alcohol and from porcelain to alarm clocks; combined with the various written accounts of visitors, this made Chambord one of the best known examples of France's architectural history. Château Chambord was the inspiration for the Beast's castle in the 1991 animated Disney film Beauty and the Beast. Today, Chambord is a major tourist attraction and in 2007 around 700,000 people visited the château.(wikipedia)
Le château de Chambord est un château français situé dans la commune de Chambord, le département de Loir-et-Cher et la région Centre.Construit au cur du plus grand parc forestier clos dEurope (environ 50 km2 ceint par un mur de 32 km de long), il s'agit du plus vaste des châteaux de la Loire. Il bénéficie d'un jardin d'agrément et d'un parc de chasse classés Monuments historiques.Le site a d'abord accueilli un château fort construit au XIVe siècle. L'origine du château actuel remonte au XVIe siècle et au règne du roi de France François Ier qui supervise son édification à partir de 1519.Le château et son domaine se sont vu octroyer plusieurs distinctions : inscription au patrimoine mondial de l'Organisation des Nations unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture (UNESCO) en 1981 ; classement depuis 2000 dans la zone de classement de la région naturelle du Val de Loire entre Sully-sur-Loire et Chalonnes-sur-Loire ainsi que dans le réseau Natura 2000 en 2006. Il est également classé sur la première liste française de Monuments historiques en 1840, est reconnu Établissement public à caractère industriel et commercial (EPIC) depuis 2005 et constitue l'une des composantes du réseau des résidences royales européennes.(Wikipedia)
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papagolf21 (121126) 2014-03-23 4:18
Bonjour, cher ami Francesco,
Les quatre tours indiquent les quatre points cardinaux (particularités "entre autres" tours du corps central du château).
Très belle présentation en version large.
Un régal.
siudzi (34141) 2014-03-23 4:31
Hi Francesco,
Wow! What an outstanding presentation of this amazing castle! Love the symmetrical composition which supported to build a classy sight on the subject. A top class execution as always. Bravo!
Have a nice afternoon!
No_One (4) 2014-03-23 4:51
Hi Francesco,
What a place this is. Every time I see an image of it, I get that much closer to booking a flit so I can see it for myself. But in the meantime, what a pleasure it is to see your capture here. I love the symettry, the composition of thirds and the rich colors across the whole scene, while the light brings out so much detail in the palace. A beautiful place and capture, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Sergiom (98948) 2014-03-23 5:08
Ciao Francesco,
Quel magnifique château. Incroyable toutes ces cheminées aux formes différentes sur le toit. Ton point de vue est excellent car il n'y a aucune obstruction. La lumière en diagonale est de toute beauté.
Bon dimanche
cornejo (52260) 2014-03-23 5:21
Ciao Francesco, una visione classica, ma interessante e piacevole di questo castello super interessante, molto ben catturata con una grande pov in questa grande e bella fotografia. Un'immagine interessante di un bel posto, con una buona nitidezza, profondità, buona luce, colore e qualità. Un grande lavoro ben fatto, complimenti amico mio. Grazie per la condivisione di questo bel lavoro.
Buona sera e felice inizio di settimana.
Cordiali saluti dal sud della Spagna.
Kielia (24077) 2014-03-23 9:50
Ciao Francesco,
I remember this famous castle from your previous photo very well. Now you are presenting another very well composed impression of this fascinating castle, accompanied by an interesting note. And you took a great advantage of the wonderful light. Very pleasant colors, and the perspective is excellent. My compliments!
Warm regards
Giustiniani (3632) 2014-03-23 14:42
Bonsoir Francesco,
une magnifique capture de ce très beau château de Chambord, mis en valeur par une lumière idéale.
SnapRJW (31629) 2014-03-24 5:01
Hello Francesco - A stunning château, the roof line of the central section is quite amazing; complex in detail but so beautiful. Your photograph is taken under excellent conditions and I can enjoy all the fine architectural details and marvel at the vision of the architect and the skill of the masons.
Your simple composition is perfect as it allows the complexity of the building to be revealed and enjoyed. Marvellous!
Warm regards
lousat (104727) 2014-03-25 11:43
Ciao Francesco,il classico ci vuole ogni tanto,la maniera perfetta per mostrare le meraviglie del piu' grande castello della Loira a chi non ci è mai stato,del resto gli interni spogli non offrono molti spunti fotografici,condivido la tua scelta e ovviamente la qualita' straordinaris dei dettagli e dell'esposizione.Buona serata,Luciano
danos (106395) 2014-03-25 14:02
Ciao Francesco,
what a view! Great teh pnoramic view of the fascinating castle with the brilliant light of the day to enhance the beauty and the clarity of the scene.Excellent the sharpness as the architectural details of it.
adramad (53568) 2014-03-26 11:51
Hi Francesco.
Superb POV of this spectacular castle, if seen as a whole is so wonderful, for me it really spectacular, is the walk through its roof, including watermarks, cupolas and chimneys.
Nice color, in these natural tones.
Also both sharpness, such as lighting are great.
Very good picture. I Like
Enjoy a nice day.
Best wishes.
Cricri (135658) 2014-03-27 11:38
Ciao Francesco
Magnifique château, la version large est au top, netteté, lumière et tout bon POV, très jolie réalisation
Belle soirée
Good morning dear friend
what could I say for this valuable presentation
of the greatest castle I have ever seen?
only greetings I love the symmetry and the
important architectural details perfectly
composed superb pov of this spectacular
castle indeed
thanks for sharing such a work with us
have a nice new week
ChrisJ (129162) 2014-03-30 5:46
Hi Francesco
A well composed shot of the massive castle and fg moat with a nice blue sky backdrop and superb sharpness and framing. Good shadow detail on the facade and the exposure in the highlights is spot on. Interesting repetition of the turrets, towers and crosses. Tfs!
Nicou (162586) 2014-04-01 0:43
c'est toujours un régla de l'admirer ce château quelle iamge quel panorama tout en largeur sueprbe vue et mise en valeur de cette beauté.
Bravo et amitié
fotka (5325) 2014-04-01 5:13
Hi Francesco,
Your gallery if full of beautiful castles and landscapes. The combination of two topics please me.
This classical shot of gorgeous castle is fascinating to see. I like the architecture of many towers. The colors, light, perspective, sharpness are perfect.
Kind regards,
Silvio1953 (164923) 2014-04-01 12:30
Ciao Francesco, favoloso castello, ottima nitidezza, bei colori pastello e splendida luce, bravo, ciao Silvio
fabbs99 (17179) 2014-04-01 21:05
Hello Francesco,
Awesome natural colors in this image of the chateau.Very well captured with good lighting.Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.Keep sharing.
Didi (61221) 2014-04-02 8:55
Ciao Francesco
Tu devrais publier plus de photos
Jolie vue traditionnelle sur ce château, le terrain est en travaux actuellement
Belle luminosité ambiante
Sincères amitiés
Cia Francesco,
classico ma imperdibile se si e' nella zona, buon p.o.v. ed utilizzo del grand'angolo.
npecanhuk (79319) 2014-04-14 3:26
Ciao Francesco!
Certainly, another wonderful Castle!
A very pleasant-looking and beautiful picture too!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, horizontal format, chosen pov and symmetrical composition are all very good photo qualities that I truly enjoyed!
TFS - congrats,
kordinator (15459) 2014-11-06 2:09
Dear Luciano
Great old archiotecture.
Very nice photos.
Best wishes
pajaran (73453) 2014-12-19 0:59
Dobar dan.
Interesantan tekst o dvorcu sa istorijom i opisom ...
Dobar snimak i kontrast, lepo pokazana arhitektura i detalji na fasadi.
Lep dvorac.
Dobar tekst o vasem putovanju sa opisom.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Good afternoon.
An interesting article about the history of the castle and a description ...
Good footage and contrast nicely demonstrated architecture and details on the facade.
A beautiful castle.
Good text on your journey with the description.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
cristina1 (1057) 2016-01-24 4:47
Ciao Francesco
meravigliosa architettura di questo magnifico castello della Loira.
Photo Information
- Copyright: Francesco Della Santa (fds) (9637)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2013-08-22
- Categories: Architecture
- Camera: Canon 60D, sigma 10-20/4 5,6
- Exposure: f/11, 1/160 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Travelogue: Bretagna e Castelli della Loira
- Date Submitted: 2014-03-23 2:25


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The Florida housing crisis has turned a 32-story luxury condo into a virtual ghost town, with just one family residing in what should have been a booming community.
Victor Vangelakos, a 45-year-old firefighter from New Jersey, purchased a condo at Fort Myers' Oasis Tower One, as an investment for his future, according to Fort Myers News-Press He and his wife Cathy wanted to use the sunny pad as a vacation home for their family of five. Eventually they hoped to make it their permanent home, where they could enjoy a poolside retirement. But instead of socializing at the clubhouse, the Vangelakos family has been spending their Florida time listening to either the sounds of trespassers or the deafening silence that permeates the place.
"At night," he said, "you can see our TV from the street," a blue light glowing in a wall of darkness and a sign to all those who pass that they're the only ones home.
His would-be neighbors, who put deposits down before the market turned sour, pulled out at the last minute, or swapped their units for a condo in nearby Oasis Tower Two. Vangelakos also tried to move to the other condo, but couldn't get approval from his lender, forcing him to close the $430,000 deal in November. After realizing the consequences of being the sole occupant of an enormous building, he wants The Related Group, the company that sold him the condo, to buy him out.
For one thing, management, maintenance, and all other personnel responsible for protecting and maintaining the property aren't under much pressure to act quickly and thoroughly.
The clubhouse TV works, but Vangelakos can't find the remote. The lights in their parking garage have been turned off, and trespassers use the condo pool, taking illegal dips and even tossing patio furniture into the pool on their way out. Vangelakos has also had some problems with utilities. Management had to turn off his water to fix a leak in a pipe, but when the family "came back 10 days later the water was off but our TV was on," he said.
His family is finding the experience a little creepy.
"It's very eerie," Vangelakos said. "It's almost like a scary movie."
He and his wife sleep with cellphones by the bed, which they had to use one night when a tresspasser began banging on their door at 11p.m. They called staff at the front desk of the neighboring condo, who called the cops. The tresspassers were never busted, though cops found an open pool gate that was likely their point of entry, according to The Associated Press.
"I'm not a chicken, but this is a big building," Cathy Vangelakos said.
Now the Jersey dad is fighting two battles with the help of his attorney, John Ewing. He's negotiating with The Related Group for their alleged shortcomings, and he's trying to convince Vangelakos' lender, JPMorgan Chase, to permit the swap to another condo.
Betsy Lu McCoy, vice president and associate corporate counsel for The Related Group, acknowledged the tough situation.
"We did not foresee, nor did anyone else foresee, the collapse of the real estate business and the concurrent collapse of the lending industry," McCoy said. "They're caught and we're caught."


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Hoyer Floor Statement During Sudan Special Order Hour
For Immediate Release:
September 22, 2010
Contact Info:
Katie Grant
Maureen Beach
(202) 225 - 3130
WASHINGTON DC—House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-5) spoke on the House Floor tonight during the second Special Order Hour of the night to discuss Sudan and the upcoming referendum on independence for Southern Sudan. Majority Leader Hoyer has long been engaged on this issue, and led a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Sudan in 2007 to meet with Sudanese government and Government of Southern Sudan officials and legislators, UN officials working on the ground and nongovernmental organizations carrying out humanitarian work. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
"In fewer than four months, Southern Sudan will hold a referendum on independence, which was guaranteed by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement. The C.P.A. ended Africa's bloodiest civil war, a war which took almost 2 million lives and displaced 4 million—yet the risk of descending into war again seems all too real.
"Now as on my Congressional delegation to Sudan three years ago, our focus remains the same: promoting peace, stability, and reconstruction across the whole of Sudan. This is not only our moral obligation, but an important national security goal, as well: we must work to ensure that Sudan does not become a safe haven for terrorists.
"Tonight we are here to send a message to all those who live in and care about Sudan. We support full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement; we support a timely, peaceful, free, and fair referendum on independence; and we support an end to the violence in Darfur. These are immense challenges, to be sure. But Sudan's central government has shown that it pays close attention to the international community's intentions and actions—which is why we must present a unified, comprehensive position in our response to both the ongoing violence in Darfur and the North-South conflict.
"I want to be absolutely clear: Darfur remains a priority for this Congress. We recognize that peacekeepers are struggling—and in many cases failing—to fulfill their civilian protection mandate and that humanitarian groups are swimming in red tape and facing daunting security challenges. President Obama and the international community must continue to push Khartoum on the issue of humanitarian access and independent human rights monitoring in the region. And, in the wake of what appears to be near collapse of the latest efforts in Doha, we must continue to strive for a viable peace process. Congress is watching; Congress will hold you accountable.
"Tonight, however, I want to focus my remarks on the need for full C.P.A. implementation, and, specifically, on ensuring that the referendum on Southern independence takes place on time and in a free, fair, and peaceful manner—and that the results are respected by Khartoum and the international community.
"With the referendum approaching on January 9, 2011, our own Secretary of State has said that we can hear the loud sound of a 'ticking time bomb'—the possibility of new bloodshed.
What can we do to prevent it? The U.S. has stepped up its diplomatic efforts in Southern Sudan, and is providing $12 million for elections security, allowing the Government of Southern Sudan to establish 11 Joint Operations Centers in Juba and in the 10 states in collaboration with other partners.
"I also applaud President Obama for attending Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon's high-level meeting on Sudan this Friday, at the United Nations, in order to discuss what more the international community can do to ensure a fair and safe vote.
"My hope is that a powerful package of multilateral pressures and incentives will come out of this meeting and those that follow. I also support the Administration's efforts to prepare for January with former South African President Mbeki, who is leading the African Union's efforts in Sudan, as well as with international financial institutions and international development agencies.
"But more can and must be done: we must hurry to establish a formal mechanism to help get the North and South to agreement on all the outstanding issues. Such a mechanism must include buy-in from civil society, in an organized way. The C.P.A. is a positive model on this front. The international community, including our own Administration, must continue to remind those countries with a stake in the outcome—including Russia, Egypt, and especially China, that it is in their own best interests to advance peace and stability in Sudan. And we must support UN peacekeepers and urge them to do more to protect civilians. We cannot simply throw our hands up in complaint about a broken peacekeeping system—we must fix it.
"Finally, efforts in South Sudan must not be solely focused on the day of the referendum—but also on the day after. The international community must step up efforts to prevent Southern Sudan from becoming what the Economist called a 'pre-failed state.' We know the dangers that failed states pose to our own national security—and if we want to prevent the emergence of a new one, the international efforts on everything from road-building to literacy education to establishing a viable economy in one of the world's most under-developed areas deserve our support.
"But regardless of the steps we and the international community take, the decision to turn this vote into a foundation for peace—instead of one for further war—ultimately rests in Sudanese hands. And so, my message to Khartoum is this: step up. At the risk of sounding cynical: surprise us! This referendum is part of a peace agreement that you signed in 2005. Come to the table, work to advance this inevitable outcome peacefully, and don't lead your country back into war. The Administration has clearly communicated to you that there are both painful pressures and real incentives on the table. It is your choice—and rest assured that the United States and this Congress will hold you accountable.
"To the Government of Southern Sudan: the U.S. Congress is committed to the referendum and firmly believes that it is the best mechanism for you to express your right of self-determination. Alternative approaches will only renew the turmoil that the C.P.A. was designed to end—and will severely weaken the future of your people. We need you to step up as well. We need you to come to the table as a ready and willing partner, and we need you to devote resources, time and energy to finalizing an operational plan and budget, agreeing on voter registration criteria and procedures, and hiring and training registration workers. There is hard work in front of you—but the reward, in the form of your people's right to choose their own future, is precious.
"To the Obama Administration and the international community: thank you for your efforts to strengthen peace in Sudan—but keep them going. We will all have to work feverishly to ensure that the referendum is a success—but the consequences of failure should be more than ample motivation. Friday's high-level meeting at the United Nations must be a productive and serious one, and more conversations must follow. They must be focused on how the international community will work together to assist in the technical, logistical, and operational stages of the vote; to monitor and observe the process from start to finish; to guarantee implementation of the results; and to mediate in case of any disagreement. You have the Congress's full support in this.
"To the humanitarian community, especially the American-based NGOs working on the ground in Sudan: you represent the best of American selflessness and generosity. This Congress pledges to continue advocating for improved humanitarian access, so that you can continue to do your jobs and advance the goal for which you have put your safety and even your lives on the line: improving the daily lives of people living in one of the world's most war-torn regions.
"And finally, to the people of Sudan: we stand with you. You deserve far more than the bloodshed and death and dislocation that year after year have brought to you. You deserve what we all deserve: a chance to live your lives and raise your children in peace. And America will do everything in its power to ensure that January is the beginning of that chance—not its untimely end."


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Back in June I promised I'd tell the story of my broody hens' transition to motherhood. But … yeah, I let things slide. It's my site, after all, and my uber-volunteer world claims most of my spare time. Which is fine by me.
But about the chicks. The babes—six altogether—pipped over a two-day span. One needed help; I was sure after I liberated it from the egg that it was dead, but I tucked it under a mom anyway. The next day I had six fuzzball babies peeping out from under their moms.
Within a couple more days it was clear—one mom claimed five babes while the other got only one. Even so, those turf battles over nest boxes and eggs? Forgotten. In fact, I was struck by how content both seemed. I'm sure it helps that hens just can't count. Let me go further and anthropomorphize for a moment and suggest that each felt completely validated as a mom regardless how many chicks hung tight with her. (I'm happy to attribute this mostly to their pea-sized brains.)
Even so, I was relieved when, two days later, I propped open the door. The moms and chicks hung together all that day and the next and the next and … such a lovely job of coparenting they did. They didn't wander with the main flock, but they didn't avoid them either. (Which probably is why this year, integrating the chicks into the main flock went as smoothly as it did.)
Then came the day the mamas quit. A mom always quits about the time the babes are gangly, half-grown teenagers, just starting to fly (to the extent that a chicken can); about the time you start getting a hunch which are en route to roosterhood and the stew pot. And when mama's done, she's done. One day she's protective. The next she's out of there. The chicks keep their own little flock together a while longer, but when they start checking out the main coop, I close the door to the rabbit hutch for good. By then the moms treat them like the newbies they are—the moms aren't mean, exactly, but they don't cut them any slack either.


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The 2014 Oratorical Festival theme is:
"The Greater The Struggle,
The More Glorious The Triumph!"
Thank you for your interest in St. Nikolai of Zicha Oratorical Festival 2014. We are happy to provide you with the information that will guide you in this spiritual journey and that will enrich your life as an Orthodox Christian teen.
Please read all instructions carefully. If after reading everything you have any questions, we suggest you contact your local parish priest or the Director of Christian Education Department, Fr. Bratso Krsic, at 619-316-2362 or email@example.com.
May our Lord bless you and guide you in this blessed endeavor!
What is St. Nikolai of Zicha Oratorical Festival?
St. Nicholai of Zicha Oratorical Festival is a triennial oratorical contest in which the youth of the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America, ages 14-18, are given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, their writing and oratorical skills in the English language.
Is this the first Oratorical Festival?
St. Nikolai of Zicha Oratorical Festival 2014 is the fourth contest for the Western American Diocese. The first took place in San Gabriel (at diocesan level) in 2006 and later in Detroit (at the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America level) where each diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church was represented by one oratorical festival delegate. The second contest took place in San Marcos (at diocesan level) in 2009 and then in Canton, Ohio (at the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America level) where each diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church was represented by one oratorical festival delegate. The third one took place at St. Steven's Cathedral during the Diocesan Days celebration, August 31, 2013.
How does the initial competition work?
The three member committee will select the three best written essays and invite their authors to come to Jackson, CA, on Saturday, August 30th, 2014, to compete for the first place on the diocesan level during Diocesan Days celebration 2014. The scholarships will be awarded only for the first, second and third place.
Where do I submit my entry?
Please submit your entry text as a Microsoft Word document and e-mail it to Protinica Sandra Ceko, our diocesan secretary, at email@example.com no later than August 1st, 2014.
Please, submit your résumé and the "Permission to Travel" form.
Also, we ask you to submit a brief personal résumé (including full name, age, parish, and city, grade in school, church school, and civic activities, awards, future vocational goals or plans, etc.) and the "Permission to Travel" form. The forms are included at the end of this section.
Whom do I contact for additional information?
Please contact our diocesan coordinator—Fr. Bratso Krsic, the Director of the Diocesan Department of Christian Education. His contact information is: ph. 619-316-2362; e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Please, give me more information about the text itself, e.g. length, how to organize it.
• First, you should know that your written text of oration will be judged on the following criteria: how the theme was developed, subject adherence, and overall organization of the text, usage and grammar, creativity.
• Second, the length of your written text should not be more than 1100 words or 10 minutes of oration. The text can be anywhere from 600 – 1100 words or 6 to 10 minutes of oration.
• Third, we suggest that you memorize a great portion of your oration. This will help you to look at your audience during the presentation. You will be expected to present your oration at a regional meeting, which will be announced by your diocesan coordinator.
• Fourth, the body of your text has to be well developed, i.e. your opening statement has to be very strong; the main body of your text has to have the theme well developed, and the conclusion also has to be strong and clear to your audience that you have finished your oration.
Here is more information for written text:
- All orators must be Communicants in a parish or mission of the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America.
- Each contestant must currently be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in High School.
- Text must be typewritten - double-spaced, using 8 ½ x 11 paper. Participants must submit their entry via e-mail as well as mail a paper copy to the regional diocese coordinator.
- A brief personal résumé (including full name, age, parish, and city, grade in school, church school, and civic activities, awards, future vocational goals or plans, etc.) using the form at the end of this section must be submitted with your written text.
- The "Permission to Travel" form must also be submitted with the written text. If chosen to be a finalist on the diocesan level, the entrant must participate in the second phase of the competition which is the oral presentation phase (in Jackson, CA, Sat. Aug. 30th, 2014).
Important to keep in mind if your written oration is selected for oral presentation: As you write your oration, please keep in mind that if your written text is selected and you will deliver your oration, there are time limits to which you must adhere. Time limits for orations when delivered are as follows:
|6 minutes
|10 minutes
|30 seconds
If the orator speaks BEYOND the leeway time, nine (9) points, divided amongst the three judges, will be deducted from his/her final score. An additional nine (9) points will be deducted each time that leeway is exceeded.
- In the oral presentation:
b. Since the oration is a speech, not a sermon, contestants are NOT to use the opening: "In the name of the Father…"
2014 Festival Theme
"The Greater The Struggle, The More Glorious The Triumph!"
Essay Questions:
(Choose only ONE of the questions as the FOUNDATION for your Oration)
- How does the Orthodox Faith view trials and tribulation (eg., suffering) in relation to one's spiritual growth and salvation?
- Does the Orthodox Faith affirm that suffering (in any form) lead to rewards in Eternal life?
- What does the Holy Scriptures say about suffering and its impact on our human condition? (List at least four references….)
Speaker Tips
Use any one (or combination of) to formulate your essay response
(1) What is suffering in the Orthodox Faith?
(2) Is there a difference between physical suffering and any other type of suffering in relation to one's spiritual growth?
(3) Does the Sacrament of Holy Unction impact the trial of suffering one is experiencing; if so, how?
(4) How important is one's personal Faith in the alleviation of suffering in their life?
(5) What should the ideal outlook be toward enduring suffering in one's life?
(6) Is there a difference between the human 'goal' in suffering and the 'Christian' one?
Bibliography: the following resources can be used to assist you in your paper (It would be beneficial for you to counsel with your Spiritual Father/Parish Priest who can assist you with other resources)…
- A Treasury of Serbian Orthodox Spirituality, Volume I, by St. Nikolai of Zhica;
Translated by Frs. Theodore Micka and Steven Scott, published 1988.
- A Treasury of Serbian Orthodox Spirituality, Volume II, The Faith of
Chosen People, by St. Nikolai of Zhica, pgs. 39ff; translated by Frs. Theodore
Micka and Steven Scott, published 1988.
- Soul Mending - The Art of Spiritual Direction, by John Chryssavgis, copyright
2000, Holy Cross Press.
- The Pain: An Orthodox Scriptural & Patristic Approach, by Georgia Kounavi,
Translated by Fr. Constantine Andrews, STM; Apostoliki Diakonia, 1994.
-Finding God in Time of Sorrow & Despair, by Fr. Anthony Coniaris; copyright
1996, Light & Life Publishing Co.
- The Theology of Illness, by Jean-Claude Larchet, translated by Frs. John and
Michael Breck; copyright 2002, SVS Press.
- The Main Issues in BioEthics, revised edition, by Andrew Varga, copyright 1984
By Paulist Press.
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For our Super Bowl dinner last night I had all the fixings for sandwiches and the girls brought chips and bean dip, a relish plate with a yummy ranch dip from Landee See Landee Do and bruchetta. I was in charge of dessert, which I have not been in charge of for a long time, so I asked my husband what he wanted me to make and these brownies were at his request. They are a family favorite and they make a large batch!
I cut them into footballs for the Super Bowl. Continue reading


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Freed soldier's hometown makes welcome home plans
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The news Saturday of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release from captivity spread quickly in his hometown in southern Idaho, and residents immediately began making plans for a welcome-home celebration.
An annual event called "Bring Bowe Back" scheduled for June 28 was quickly renamed "Bowe is Back."
"It is going to be Bowe's official welcome-home party even if he's not quite home yet," organizer Stefanie O'Neill said Saturday.
Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States.
In Hailey, a town of 7,000 residents just down the road from upscale Sun Valley, residents have hung yellow ribbons from trees and utility poles and planted a tree in a local park each year since he was held. Signs reading "Bring Bowe Home" were placed in shop windows.
"We were in the process of buying our fifth tree, and we don't need it now," O'Neill said.
The yellow ribbons had just been replaced last week.
"When Bowe is home then our ribbons come down," O'Neill said. "We are thrilled that he is safe. But we'll keep everything up until he's back with his mom and dad in his house."
Bob and Jani Bergdahl live in a modest home off a dirt road about 5 miles outside of Hailey.
Mark Kashino, an acquaintance of the Bergdahl family, said he called friends around town when he first heard the news.
"I imagine there's going to be some real great celebrating," Kashino said. "My wife and I have just been thinking all morning about Bob and his wife and how incredibly excited they must be at this point."
Bob Bergdahl learned some Pashto, the language spoken by the Taliban and made a video, distributed via the Internet in May 2011, in a bid to appeal directly to the Taliban for his son's freedom. He also grew a beard as a personal monument to his son's plight.
"I just want to say that Jani and Bob Bergdahl are the two most dedicated people I have ever known in my life," O'Neill said. "They never once gave up on their son. When the community wasn't sure what was going to happen, when the world wasn't sure what was going to happen, there was never a doubt in their minds that their son would come home safe, ever. That's truly the highest form of love."
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter issued a statement welcoming the news and expressing gratitude for prayers for Bergdahl's release being answered.
"Today, Idaho gives thanks," Otter said. "Soon we all will celebrate Bowe's freedom and homecoming."
Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Larry Kenck also issued a statement Saturday.
"We are happy to join the many Idahoans today who are celebrating news that U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been released from captivity in Afghanistan and is now in American hands. This has been a terrible ordeal for Sgt. Bergdahl and his family here at home. We thank President Obama for his commitment to recovering Bowe Bergdahl and for following through on that commitment," Kenck said.
If you'd like to leave a comment (or a tip or a question) about this story with the editors, please email us. We also welcome letters to the editor for publication; you can do that by filling out our letters form and submitting it to the newsroom.


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I've made several offers to accept styling and so on. While I think mere styling is a stupid reason to dislike a site, I've made the offer. No takers. Shrug.
Oh and BTW I've never heard of blogs.perl.org. Not sure I see the point. Worse commenting system, slightly prettier.
Images makes sense. Not sure I can recall anyone complaining about useperl being hard to write in. Maybe different kinds of non-HTML markup?
And tags, and trackbacks, and syntax highlighting, doesn't look completely awful when not logged in, OpenID support, etc. In a week or so, it should be set up on a new, beefier server and we should be much closer to prime time!


text: Just curious if anyone else has noticed the Nike Air Zoom Breathe Free's that Andre Agassi wears, they have an extra higher lift on the very back of the shoe where the back of your anckle is. I've looked at all the other pros that wear these shoes and no ones wears the ones with the higher lift except for Andre. And he's had that extra lift since he's been wearing that shoe over a year ago. It amazes me how much these companies make certain equiptment for each pro. Racquets, sneakers, clothes and everything. I remember hearing about Nike making a special shirt for Pete Sampras where the right sleeve was smaller then the left, because he was constantly having to pull it up before he would serve. I wish we could get things like this done for us, or at least it would be cool if they would make them available for us to purchase. I do like what Nike is doing with their Nike ID thing. Make your own shoe colors is definitely a step in the right direction. The new Zoom Air Breathe Free II is coming out in April. It should be very cool. Later


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This is what happens when you replace a 55w bulb with a 100w bulb on an 2002 1150 GSA. Your headlight wiring melts down because the circuit is not protected. Anyway I traced it back to the main harness and looks like it continued to melt inside the main harness.
I am assuming I have to replace the main harness so I picked up a wiring harness for a 2001 GS of eBay for $115 and the part numbers match with the 2002 GSA. FYI dealer cost is $1500+.
Looking for any advice or tips before I jump into this project.
P.S. no I did not mean to put a 100w bulb in I should have grabbed my reading glasses before I installed the bulb. Getting old sucks


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Towers: Nothing new on Upton trade front
D-backs listening to offers but no move is imminent
By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com
"Nothing new to report there," said D-backs general manager Kevin Towers.
Towers created quite a stir last week when he said the club was open to dealing the 23-year-old outfielder, who is viewed by many as a franchise-type player.
While saying that there were lots of teams who expressed serious interest in Upton, Towers added that there were really only "two or three" out there that have the players it would take to make a deal work. Those players would have to be ones who could help the D-backs immediately.
"We want to win next year," Towers said. "We're not talking about getting A-ball prospects back. It would have to be players that could help us in 2011."
Given the fact the D-backs feel no need to move Upton and are asking for overwhelming talent in return, it would seem that a deal would be unlikely.
"I think he'll probably be here on Opening Day," said D-backs team president/CEO Derrick Hall.
Towers said he hopes to have the process completed early next month.
"I would say before the end of the Winter Meetings we should know," Towers said of the gathering which runs from Dec. 6-9 in Orlando. "We're kind of walking through this thing slowly right now. If we are overwhelmed in a deal, great. If not, the fallback is we still have Justin Upton on our team, and that's a good thing."
Throughout his 14-plus years as a general manager, Towers has found it helpful to gauge the trade market for all of his players. It is especially important for him right now, considering he has been on the job in Arizona for just two months.
"For me, it was about getting an idea of how other teams value our players," Towers said. "I have a lot better idea of how other teams view our players now."
Based on his Twitter post recently, Upton seems to be keeping all the talk in perspective.
"What's up twitter followers?" he wrote. "Anyone heard any good trade rumors lately? Lol."
The D-backs do not seem to be concerned that Upton would be negatively impacted by trade talk should he, as expected, remain in Arizona.
Towers said he had not talked to Upton about the rumors and he was not certain if manager Kirk Gibson had, either.
"[The rumors] may have come as a shock to him, but it's just part of the business," Towers said. "Hopefully, he understands our position. We're not out shopping him. People have interest and they value him, just like we value him. It should really be a compliment to him."
Said Hall, "Justin is such a strong kid mentally that I'm sure [the rumors] aren't bothering him. He understands it's part of baseball and teams are going to listen."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Article written by Tim Cohee, President of Far West USSA Division and President of Kirkwood Mountain Ski Resort
Brian Francis, a Menlo Park native and a four year member of the Kirkwood Ski Education Foundation Ski Team, earned a spot on the Far West J4 Junior Olympic Team, set to compete in the Western Region Junior Olympics in Bogus Basin, Idaho March 21-24. Brian finished among the top three racers among a pre-selected field of the top 15 J4s in the Far West Region, which includes over 100 J4 athletes. The J4 Festival format is one of the most challenging all junior racing, with six runs in one day, three slalom and giant slalom, with the top two finishes in each discipline counting towards the overall place. This year's J4 Festival was held under very difficult snowy conditions at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday, February 23rd.
"The pressure to perform in this format is amazing, given a season's work all comes down to one day, six runs," said long time KSEF coach and leader of the J4s, Mark Payne. "Brian was steady and focused, and did not get rattled when he had trouble on a few runs, as almost everyone did. It all came down to the last run, slalom, his sixth run of the day, in almost whiteout conditions, and he nailed it to capture the third and final spot. It's hard to put this performance in perspective, but there aren't a lot of 12 year olds who could have done this under these conditions. It goes well beyond ski ability, and Brian is one of those rare athletes who can remain calm and focused in a pressure cooker."
Francis is among 15 athletes who have qualified for the J4 Junior Olympics throughout regions in the Western United States, including Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada and California. They will go head-to-head at Bogus Basin Ski Resort just outside Boise, Idaho in late March in slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom.
"All of KSEF is extremely proud of Brian Francis, as he represents everything that is good about junior ski racing," said KSEF Head Coach Guenther Birgmann. "He is a great student, loves to ski, and is polite and respectful of his teammates, just an overall great young man. He will excel in whatever he does, and we are glad to have him as a role model for our many younger KSEF athletes."


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ELSAG North America Unveils 43% Smaller Camera and Robust New Operations Center for its MPH-900®
New Technology Upgrades To Be Unveiled At International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference
Brewster, NY─ Next week at the 115th edition of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in San Diego, ELSAG North America Law Enforcement Systems (www.ELSAGNA.com) will unveil a new and vastly improved camera for their market-leading Mobile Plate Hunter (MPH-900®), an Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. ELSAG will also announce upgrades for its Operations Center that will more efficiently process the data obtained by the numerous MPH-900® systems in the field. The more slender camera is 43% smaller than the existing one, allowing it to be placed along side or in virtually any light bar on top of police cruisers. The more accommodating camera will retain the same commanding accuracy that the MPH-900® is known and recognized for across the board. The ability to place the cameras in the light bar will further enhance ELSAG's reputation as the leader in flexible mounting systems.
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"ELSAG combines brilliant Italian engineering with American ingenuity and know-how to create the MPH-900® system, which is proudly manufactured in the U.S. and offers the best solution for ALPR technology," said Mark Windover, President and CEO of ELSAG North America. "We are thrilled to be bringing our clients consistent advances in our technology in order to help them do their job as safely and efficiently as possible."
The new Operations Center is perfect for small and large systems. With more flexible search capabilities, better imaging and mapping, and most importantly, more robust and adaptive data structure, ELSAG is proving its commitment to continue taking innovative measures to deliver the best possible product to their clients.
ELSAG North America's MPH-900 is currently in use by over 400 agencies in 30 states across the U.S. It has many applications and has aided in everything from being used as crucial evidence to convict the murderer of a family in Fishkill, NY to apprehending uninsured vehicles and catching the drivers of vehicles that illegally pass school buses.
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Hi guys.. i just recently bought a sapphire HD 7770.. Last monday.. It runs good till earlier this afternoon. But this evening, while playing HoN (Heroes of Newearth) it suddenly freezed, and when i alt tabbed, there is a pop up saying "Display driver has stopped working... blablabla.." I'm wondering if this is hardware problem? Because my last video card was giving this kind of symptom before fully blown out.. or totally died.. PLease help me guys...
Also, i want to clarify.. How do i check my video card driver? When i checked the catalyst version of my catalyst software, it says 12.10.. is this version a bit outdated? about how many months? Also when i check the device manager of my pc in display adapters, it says 22.214.171.124.. So which is true?
Also, from last monday when i installed my video card, all went fine.. Until yesterday, i removed again my video card since i re-managed my cables in the case, and then i installed again my card and when i turned on, theres a popup saying installing driver.. Im pretty sure the popup talks about the video card. IS there a need for me to reinstall the driver so that i could get a clean installation again? Please help me.. i dont want to go to the points that id get blue screen of death like the symptom of my old video card.. Thanks..
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Alessandra Celletti and Hans-Joachim Roedelius (of Cluster -- formerly Kluster fame), who in recent times met on MySpace and began working on a collaborative piece titled Sustanza di Cose Sperata [Substance of Things Hoped For] -- which they have so far only performed at a few large European festivals and also recorded for the label Transparency -- will perform together for three exclusive US shows (LA, SF, NYC) next month.
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2013 Winter Issue 7 (March 1, 2013)
Men's Basketball Falls to National No. 1 in Semi-Finals
Despite several phenomenal individual performances and endless enthusiasm from Knights fans, the Carleton men's basketball team was unable to defeat National No. 1 in Friday's game against St. Thomas.
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Northfield Community and Students Folk Dance the Night Away at Contra Stomp
Last Friday night, Carleton students, St. Olaf students, and Northfield residents gathered at the Northfield Armory on Division Street to partake in the 7th Annual Northfield Winter Stomp.
Alumni Follow Passions for Photography in Post-Grad Year
Most students come to college planning to follow a traditional path: attend four years of classes, graduate, and either find a full-time job or attend graduate school. However, for some Carleton students, college leads them down a less-traditional path.
Tandem Bagels to Open on Tuesday, Spreading Doughy Love
Northfield, rejoice: the first legitimate bagel bakery in town, since Bagel Bros. shut down several years ago, will open on Tues. March 5 and begin spreading warm, doughy goodness with their special bagel recipes.
Is There Enough Political Diversity on Campus?
Have you ever wondered about students' opinions? Or what current issue is most important to them? What issue do they want to discuss either about Carleton's policies or national law?
Famed Author Reflects On the Creation of Fiction
Acclaimed author of five novels, two books of non-fiction, and a book of poetry and nonfiction Siri Hustvedt opened her convocation with reflections on creativity in order to address the question "where does fiction originate?"
Callister Wins Churchill Scholarship
Many seniors are planning to travel after they finish college this spring. For Tom Callister '13, a Physics and Astronomy major, the trip will last longer than most.
Remembrance, Reflection at Black History Month Service
Continuing the celebration of Black History Month, the Black Student Alliance (BSA) organized a Gospel Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 24 in the Great Hall. The service included Lawrence Burnett, Professor of Music, and the Jubilee Singers.
Literary "Power Couple" Stops by Northfield
After spending three days in Northfield, acclaimed authors (and literary "power couple") Siri Hustvedt and her husband, Paul Aster, spent three days in Northfield last week—enough time for Hustedt to deliver last Friday's convocation, and provide joint reading of both her latest work, The Summer Without Men (Picador, 2011) and her husband's, Winter Journal (Henry Holt and Co., 2012).
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Women's Tennis Knocked Out of 1st Place
Despite wins by Anne Lombardi '14 in both singles and doubles, the Carleton College women's tennis team found itself on the wrong end of a 5-4 decision, falling to St. Catherine University. The result drops the Knights out of a first-place tie in the MIAC standings.
Skylar Tsutsui Voted to All-MIAC Squad
One of the most explosive players in the league, sophomore Skylar Tsutsui '15, was a repeat selection when the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its season-ending basketball award winners on Wednesday.
Behind Elbow and Chin, Knights Tennis Dismisses Scots for Fifth Straight Win
Alex Chin's '13 record remains unblemished this season after notching victories once again in both singles and doubles play. His performances, along with the return of sophomore Paul Elbow to the lineup, guided the Carleton College men's tennis team to an 8-1 decision over Macalester College.
Men Perform Well in Final Meet Before Championships
With less than a week to go before the MIAC Indoor Championships, the Carleton College men's track and field team seems to be peaking at the right time.
First-year Women Break School 4x200 Record
Maybe they are just too young to know better, but a quartet of rookies combined to break the Carleton College women's track and field record in the 4x200-meter relay during the Ole Open Qualifier, the final tune up to next week's MIAC Indoor Championships.
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A Defense of Divestment
We feel it is important for all members of the Carleton community to think critically about the potential for ethical investment and to hold the school accountable to its commitment to ethical action.
Commemorating 54 Years of Tibetan Resistance
Tibetans and Tibet supporters will commemorate a landmark event in Tibetan history on March 10, 2013. It will mark the 54th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan uprising in which tens of thousands of Tibetans took to the streets of Lhasa to revolt against the Chinese government, which had seized control of the area under the infamous 17-point agreement.
Why Feminism Isn't Over
If you've been on Facebook anytime during the past week, you might have seen the Op-Ed by a Nebraskan college student (who happens to be a 21 year old white male) for The Daily Nebraskan titled "Why Feminism Hurts Modern-Day Relationships".


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I have spent countless hours researching this issue and have found nothing that works.
I have data in one table that has duplicate records... they aren't duplicate in the usual sense though, I need to sum the quantity field in those duplicates and make it one record.
For example,
PK Fields - Store#, Item#
non-PK Fields - Description, Qty
Right now, the way the data is available (via excel files) there are multiple records of the same item from the same store with different Qty's that need to be summed together to get the true value.
In MS SQL I could very easily write some T-SQL that does something that basically says... If exists Update... else insert
The problem: Jet SQL is neutered. I can not find ANYTHING that can get this done.
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DENVER - After just 7 sacks in his first 4 years with the Jaguars, Terrance Knighton has found a new home with the Denver Broncos and former coach Jack Del Rio.
John Elway was very happy with his new signing, "[A] great athlete for his size who had a lot of success under [defensive coordinator] Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville," Elway tweeted Tuesday afternoon.
Knighton, 26, spent four seasons with the Jaguars, where he had seven career sacks, six passes defended, and three forced fumbles. While no one doubts his athleticism, there are questions about consistency. As ProFootballFocus.com points out, "Knighton fell out of favor with the Jaguars old coaching staff despite making a pretty decent impact (in 2012), and has always been on of these players who on his day looks like he could warrant Pro Bowl consideration. Unfortunately there's a lot of less-than-stellar performances from him out there."
And that's where Del Rio comes in. He was fired by the Jags midway during the 2011 season but did a masterful job last season as the Broncos' defensive coordinator (till this happened anyway). If Del Rio can motivate Knighton, the Broncos' front seven will be even better. And the plan, at least from the perspective of March, is to have Knighton play alongside defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson.
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I've got a lot of work to do, mostly programming. at the moment, B1-66ER moves forward until something is in front of him, and then turns clockwise until it's not there anymore, and continues forward.
My next step is to have him turn X amount, read the ultrasonic sensor, turn Y and take another reading. It will then compare the two, and move in the direction with the higher value (THe most distance).
This is quite the challenge for me, but I'll get there.
Here is a link to a short video of what he can do now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwxM2dA4IlI


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Good. Billups woulden't wanna play here anyway. He would ask for a buy out. He wants to retire at home in Denver.
I would have done it in no time! Gallo has improved lately but his shooting is still very erratic and mostly ineffective. Curry is just a fat contract we want to get rid off (oh the irony ) and Felton is the placeholder for a superstar PG (Paul/Williams).
All that for a franchise player...looks like a no brainer to me, even if Billups wanted a buyout I'd still give up Gallo and Felton for Melo any day!
Let Douglas start, he can at least defend (in contrast to Felton).
Melo to play Point Forward.
If its true. Foolish move by walsh.
Its basically a gallo for melo straight up. Billups and felton cancel eachother out.
Also, if we don't pickup billups option for next year, we would have more flexability this summer and he can go back to denver in the summer
That said, bilups would play here. Denver doesn't want to be the one to not exercise his team option, so there no hard feeling towards mgmt and he can return there and roll into a front office job
Walsh. You gotta do this. Seems like the best trade we can get without gutting our roster
For the stretch
I'm ready to roll with that to finish up this year.
This is a good lineup.
Far better than the one we will be sending out next game
Billups can be key in the post season. And we might shock some people.
Do it donnie
If I were the GM of the Knicks, I would include a third team to sweeten the deal - A deal between the Knicks, Nuggets & Suns
Knicks get:
Suns get:
Anderson from Nuggets
Shawne Williams or Bill Walker
Nuggets get:
Eddy Curry
1st round pick via trade for Randolph
Done Deal
I sincerely doubt the nuggets made a concrete offer to the Knicks this early in the game. I also sincerely doubt that Walsh would turn that deal down so abruptly. The more that I think about it, I sincerely doubt every single "report" from real gm.
edit: Nevermind, I just realized that report originated from Frank Isola (who I trust infintely more than real gm - Also, Yahoo Sports is reporting it as well). So, in that case, I tend to agree with Donnie Walsh, that's a bit much. I really don't want to give up Felton unless I really have to. Let's keep playing Chicken and hope that Denver blinks first before we trade away our 26 year old point guard for Mr. Overrated, Chauncey Billups.
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It stings but you have to make this deal. First of all, Felton is a warrior but he is what he is... And he's only a stopgap PG anyway. Certainly not a dealbreaker. Billups is just as good and playoff tested. Billups would play here... why wouldn't he? Not playing for Nets is one thing... but to turn down a 2-year run with Melo/Amar'e?
In essence, Knicks are trading Anthony Randolph regardless. So that's mute. Swaping Carmelo for Gallo is a no-brainer. Billups for Felton a wash.
In other words, the cost of upgrading PG/SF (going from Felton-Gallo to Billups-MElo) is all for the price of Landry Fields? How do you not make this trade?
Word is Dolan will step in and make the trade anway.
If I told you last Summer... we trade a PG we don't have, Gallinari and a 2nd round pick for Billups-Carmelo... who wouldn't make this trade?
Douglas, Williams, Walker off the bench.
*Let's not forget... Knicks can buyout Billups. This gives thm about 8-10 million to play with. Resign Chandler or go pursue a Big Baby and a PG. Stuff like that. They could make an offer for DeAndre Jordan and Marc Gasol... So much so that those clubs may not be able to match.
I say we try to pry Luke Ridnour from Minny, or get a backup PG somewhere/somehow... and suddenly we are IN PLAY BABY!
i wish Donnie would've pulled the trigger on this...
You guys know whose probably really holding up this deal right? Dantoni, he's probably threatening to quit if they trade Gallo, I doubt Donnie honestly
cares about Felton, especially for Billups but I could be wrong, know if it was for Will this deal was probably done in no time at all
No what's probably holding up this deal is the fact that Denver asked for three starters.
Fields, Gallo, Felton, Curry, Randolph for Carmelo and Billups.
Billups would probably ask for a buyout cause he wants to go back to Denver. I'd love if we could swing Nene or Birdman then you maybe consider the deal, but for Billups who's probably going to want out...
Billups might not want to play here. So we go from having a good PG, to possibly Toney Douglas. And I read on realgm.com that the Nugs were asking for another starter along with Gallo, Curry, Felton, and the 1st rounder.
No doubt if it were Gallo, Curry, Felton, and Randolph for Melo and Billups you do the deal.
But if it's Gallo, Curry, Felton, Randolph and Fields...it's tough for the Knicks to pull the trigger on that when Carmelo may sign as an FA anyway.
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