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Thursday morning in the first game of the Atlantic Sun Tournament Sirus drove in two runs as the top-seeded Lady Bisons beat Campbell, the No. 6 seed, 4-1 at Patricia Wilson Field at Stetson University.
Sirus was one of three Lady Bisons with two hits in the game. Senior third baseman Christen Campbell and senior center fielder Lauren Dortwegt also had a pair of hits.
However, both of the hits by Sirus were for extra bases with a double in the first inning and her 13th home run of the season which ties Abby Keese for the both the team and A-Sun lead.
"Kellie is one of the best mechanical hitters that we have," Lady Bisons coach Kristin Ryman said. "Her mechanics were slightly off in the middle of the season after a strong start.
"Now she has kind of relaxed again and gone back to do what she does best without thinking about a lot of other stuff. She is right back where she was to start the year. She has a confidence at the plate that a lot of hitters don't really have."
Sirus, from Sarasota, Fla., leads the A-Sun overall in runs batted in with 43. She likes to be at the plate with runners on base.
"When runners are on base it gives me more confidence to go out there and do something really good with my at bat," Sirus said. "I just try to stay calm and swing at good pitches. I want to score runners or move them up."
She has elevated her level of play in the past several weeks.
"Kellie has been batting a lot better the past few weeks and the timing couldn't be better," Ryman said. "She is in that RBI spot for a reason.
"She never seems to lose her confidence. She doesn't feel a lot of pressure. She just goes up to the plate looking for her pitch and looking for something to drive."
Whitney Kiihnl struck out 14, the 12th time this season she has recorded double figures in strikeouts. It is also her second highest strikeout total of the season. She gave up four hits and one unearned run in throwing her 16th complete game. She raised her record to 29-2.
"It was another great outing from Whitney," Ryman said. "We don't necessarily need that many strikeouts, but we are going to continue to need good outings from her and she knows that. She is prepared mentally for that.
"Last year was an eye opener for her. She knows what to expect. If we can stay in the winner's bracket we are talking about four games and that is doable for her. We just need to play well behind her."
The Lady Bisons , 45-10, will play USC Upstate, 38-14, at 5 p.m. Upstate, the No. 4 seed, lost 1-0 to No. 3 seed Kennesaw State in the first game of the day.
The Spartans are led by pitcher Morgan Childers, one of the top pitchers in the nation.
"One through nine they are a very athletic team," Ryman said. "They have a strong hitting team. Morgan Childers is one of the best pitchers in the league. They are as good as anybody in the conference in pitching and defense.
"We talked briefly with our players about switching gears for this game. We need to turn the page. We have to put this game behind us."
Against Campbell the Lady Bisons scored in the first inning. Lauren Dortwegt led off with an infield hit and moved to second on a sac bunt by Mackenzie Tucker. Sirus slammed a line drive past the third baseman for a double that brought Dortwegt home. In the second inning the Lady Bisons added another run with a solo shot over the left field fence by Mollie Mitchell.
Campbell cut the lead to one with a run in the third.
In the third Sirus picked up her second RBI of the game with a solo home run blast to right center.
After a scoreless fourth inning the Lady Bisons took advantage of a couple of miscues by Campbell in the fifth. Tucker reached base on an error by the second baseman and went to second on an errant throw. Abby Keese bunted with Tucker scoring on a throwing error by the third baseman. Lacy Walker entered the game as a pinch-runner for Keese and was thrown out attempting to steal second.
Sirus and the rest of the seniors have been to the conference tournament every season they have worn a Lipscomb uniform. They know it is their last chance to win the tournament title and the automatic NCAA Tournament berth, but they are trying not to dwell on it.
"We have been doing great all season," Sirus said. "We just have to continue to do what we have been doing all season and not think about this as extra pressure because this is our last time."
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Bermuda, self-governing British overseas territory in the western North Atlantic Ocean. It is an archipelago of 7 main islands and about 170 additional (named) islets and rocks, situated about 650 miles (1,050 km) east of Cape Hatteras (North Carolina, U.S.). Bermuda is neither geologically nor spatially associated with the West Indies, which lie more than 800 miles (1,300 km) to the south and southwest.
The archipelago is about 24 miles (40 km) long and averages less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in width. The main islands are clustered together in the shape of a fishhook and are connected by bridges. The largest island is Main Island, 14 miles (22.5 km) long and 1 mile wide. The Peak, at 259 feet (79 metres) on Main Island, is the highest point. The capital is Hamilton.
The coral islands of Bermuda are composed of a layer 200 feet (60 metres) thick of marine limestone that caps an extinct and submerged volcanic mountain range rising more than 14,000 feet (4,300 metres) above the ocean floor. The limestone surface is overlain by a shallow layer of fertile soil. The islands are fringed by coral reefs and have no lakes or rivers, but the soil is highly porous, and standing water is not a problem.
The climate is mild, humid, and equable. August is the warmest month, with an average daytime high of 86 °F (30 °C), and February is the coldest month, with an average nighttime low of 57 °F (14 °C). Mean annual precipitation is about 57 inches (1,450 mm). Occasional dry spells can be critical, as the supply of drinking water depends almost entirely on rainfall. (There also are a number of wells and seawater distillation plants). The vegetation is subtropical and includes flowering shrubs such as bougainvillea, Easter lilies, oleander, hibiscus, and poinsettia. Palm, pine, casuarina, and mangrove trees are found on most of the islands. A number of migratory birds visit the islands annually; other wildlife is limited to lizards and frogs.
About three-fifths of the population is of full or mixed African ancestry, including immigrants from the West Indies or their descendants, Cape Verdeans, and descendants of slaves brought from other parts of the New World or Africa before Britain outlawed the slave trade in 1807. Whites (people of European ancestry) constitute another one-third of the population and include those of British and American descent as well as descendants of Portuguese labourers from Madeira and the Azores who have immigrated to Bermuda since the mid-19th century.
English is the official language, but some Portuguese is also spoken. Christianity predominates, and about one-sixth of the population is Anglican. Bermuda's rate of population growth is low by world standards, comparable to that of the United States. Less than one-fifth of the population is younger than 15 years.
Virtually all of Bermuda's larger islands are inhabited, and Main Island has the largest concentration of people. Bermuda has one of the world's highest population densities.
Bermuda has a predominantly market economy based on tourism and international finance. The gross national product (GNP) is growing more rapidly than the population, and the GNP per capita is one of the highest in the world.
Agriculture is of negligible importance in the overall economy, and most food must be imported. Fresh vegetables, bananas, citrus fruits, milk, eggs, and honey are produced locally. There is a small fishing industry. Mineral industries are limited to the production of sand and limestone for local construction. There are a few light manufacturing industries that produce paint, pharmaceuticals, electronic wares, and printed material.
Tourism and international financial services account for the major share of the GNP and employ virtually all the workforce directly or indirectly. Some half million tourists visit Bermuda each year; most come from the United States. The island is famous for its pink sand beaches, which get their colour from one of the sand's main components, pulverized coral and shells. Another attraction for tourists is the historic town of St. George (founded 1612) and its fortifications, which together were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.
Airlines typically account for most arrivals, but there are also dozens of calls by cruise ships each year. Bermuda has low income taxes; the government derives most of its revenues from tariffs and various taxes on real estate and tourism. As a result, the territory has become an important offshore financial centre, and many insurance and investment companies have established offices there. Principal trading partners include the United States, which supplies nearly three-fourths of Bermuda's imports by value; the countries of the European Union; Canada; and Venezuela (via Curaçao), which supplies oil imports.
Government and society
Bermuda is an internally self-governing British overseas territory with a parliamentary government. Under its 1968 constitution, the British monarch, represented by the governor, is the head of state. The governor maintains control over external affairs, defense, internal security, and the police but acts on the advice of the cabinet, led by the premier, who is head of government and of the majority party in the legislature. The bicameral legislature is composed of the House of Assembly, with 36 members elected to terms of up to five years, and the Senate, with 11 members appointed by the governor (5 on the advice of the premier, 3 on the advice of the leader of the opposition, and 3 at the governor's discretion). The Supreme Court heads the judicial system. The system of local government comprises nine parishes: St. George's, Hamilton, Smith's, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton, and Sandys.
Bermuda enjoys a high standard of health, as reflected in the average life expectancy of about 73 years for men and 79 years for women and in the relatively low infant-mortality rate. Social security provisions, first enacted in 1965, include old-age, disability, and survivor pensions and compulsory hospitalization insurance for all citizens.
Nearly the entire population is literate. Education is compulsory and free between the ages of 5 and 16. There is one junior college, and government scholarships are available for overseas study.
In 1511 an island named "Bermudas" was depicted on a map in Spain. The Spanish navigator Fernández de Oviedo sailed close to the islands in 1515 and attributed their discovery to his countryman Juan Bermúdez, possibly as early as 1503.
In 1609 about 150 English travelers aboard the Virginia Company ship Sea Venture, en route to the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, were blown off course by a hurricane and shipwrecked at Bermuda, which they named the Somers Isles for their leader, Sir George Somers. News of those events inspired Shakespeare's writing of The Tempest (1611–12); in the play Ariel makes reference to "the still-vex'd Bermoothes." Most of the voyagers did reach Jamestown the following year on two new ships built locally, but the shipwreck marked the beginning of Bermuda's permanent settlement. Bermuda was included (1612) in the third charter of the Virginia Company, and 60 English settlers were sent to colonize the islands, joining three who had remained from the Sea Venture party.
About 1617 an "Indian" (possibly a Carib) and a person of African descent (possibly a slave) were transported to Bermuda; they may have been intended to serve as pearl divers, although no pearls were found. The colony was administered until 1684 by the Virginia Company and its successor, the Company of the Plantation of the Somers Islands. During that period the colony received many immigrants as indentured servants; to these were added increasing numbers of enslaved people, including passengers from shipwrecks and the crews of captured enemy vessels, Native Americans, and Africans transported in the slave trade. Irish and Scottish political prisoners were also sold into servitude and transported to Bermuda.
In 1684 the colony became administered by the crown. The colonial capital was transferred from St. George to Hamilton on Main Island in 1815. Slavery was outlawed in Bermuda and the rest of the British Empire in 1833.
During the American Civil War, Bermuda was a staging area for blockade runners to Southern ports. Rum was smuggled into the United States from the island during the Prohibition period (1919–33). In the 20th century the colony developed thriving industries in tourism and international finance. The U.S. government acquired a 99-year lease for military bases in 1941 but closed them in 1995. The British army garrison, which dated to 1797, was withdrawn in 1957, a Canadian base closed in 1993, and a small remaining Royal Navy base ceased operating in 1995.
The first Bermudian political party, the Progressive Labour Party (PLP), organized in 1963, claimed to represent the nonwhite citizens. In 1968 a new constitution gave strong powers to the elected head of the majority political party in the legislature, and the next election placed the multiracial United Bermuda Party (UBP) in power with a substantial majority; the party was returned to power in subsequent elections.
Political tensions increased in 1973 when the governor, Sir Richard Sharples, was assassinated. Political unrest and rioting in 1977 led to official efforts to end de facto racial discrimination and to begin independence talks. In a referendum held in August 1995, however, nearly three-fourths of those voting opposed independence. In the 1990s economic and environmental concerns—the latter resulting in part from the high population density—and a growing traffic in illegal drugs were major political issues.Pauline Heaton George J. Rushe The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The PLP won the 1998 elections, and its leader, Jennifer Smith, became Bermuda's first PLP premier; the party remained in power for the next 14 years. In the 2012 elections the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA)—formed the previous year through the merger of the UBP and another opposition party, the Bermuda Democratic Alliance—won a decisive majority. Its leader, Craig Cannonier, took office as premier. Cannonier resigned abruptly in May 2014 in the wake of a scandal involving financial contributions by U.S. businessmen to the OBA campaign in 2012. He was replaced by Deputy Premier Michael Dunkley. When voters went back to the polls for the July 2017 general election, they returned power to the PLP, which captured 24 seats in the House of Assembly while the OBA took the remaining 12 seats. At age 38, David Burt became the youngest person ever to take on the role of premier.
In the early 21st century, independence from Great Britain was still an issue, and the government established a commission in 2004 to discuss the procedures by which it might be achieved. The commission issued its formal report the following year, but the idea of cutting ties continued to lack wide support among citizens. In 2002 the British Overseas Territories Act granted full British citizenship to Bermudians, which would not automatically accrue to citizens of an independent Bermuda.The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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LAKE PLACID, NY � Cole Ikkala, Kevin Sullivan,Max Novak, Mike Vecchione of Saugus and Daniel Carr scored to lead top seed Union College to a 5-2 victory over fourth seed Cornell University in the first ECAC Hockey semifinal game of the day on Friday at 1980 Rink in Herb Brooks Arena. The 27th win set a new school record for victories in a season at Union.
The Dutchmen, now 27-6-4 and winners of seven straight, are undefeated in the last 12 games at 11-0-1. The Big Red are 17-10-5 and await a possible NCAA playoff selection on Sunday.
Union, second n the USCHO poll, will look for a third straight Whitelaw Cup on Saturday night when it faces Colgate in the ECAC hockey championship game. Union improved to 4-0-1 on Olympic-sized ice sheets this season and is now 15-0 against opponents from the Ivy League in 2013-14.
Union outshot Cornell 31-26. Colin Stevens made 24 saves and Andy Iles stopped 26 for the Big Red.
The Dutchmen had the first real scoring chance against Cornell when a pass from the right circle went in front of the crease for Max Novak but Iles deflected it away at 2:48. At 6:13 another chance came when Sebastian Gingras took a drive from the left circle that Iles stopped. Christian Hilbrich had a wrister to the right circle of Colin Stevens but the Dutchmen netminder made the save.
Union took a 1-0 lead at 9:24 on a two-on-one break, when Sam Coatta dished a pass inside the left circle to Cole Ikkala, whose backhander broke through the pads of Iles and dribbled into the net. It was the senior�s second goal of the season.
The Big Red enjoyed the first power play of the game, when Max Novak was called for interference on Hilbrich who went into Stevens and the Union net on the play. But Union killed off the power play that featured two shots on the Dutchmen net.
Union�s first man advantage came when Hilbrich was called for interference at 17:02. Just 45 seconds later, the Dutchmen converted. Mat Bodie fed Matt Wilkins in deep, and Wilkins then found Kevin Sullivan open on the right crease for a 2-0 Union lead. Sullivan�s score was his eighth of the winter. Shots on goal after one were 12- 7 in favor of Union.
Cornell got on the board at 5:56 to make it 2-1. Hilbrich had help on the left rushing in, but instead let go a quick wrister at the bottom of the right circle for his ninth of the season. It was an unassisted tally. The Big Red nearly tied it a 7:04 after Joel Lowry picked up a close rebound on the doorstop that was stuffed by Stevens.
Daniel Ciampini broke through two defensemen inside the blue line for a chance at 9:25 of the second, but Isles made a left shoulder save. At 15:11 Shane Gostisbehere fired a shot from the middle of the point that Iles picked up with the glove through a crowd.
Union got the two goal lead back in workmanlike fashion. Matt Hatch battled a defenseman along the end boards and came away with a swift pass in the slot to Novak, who wasted little time in firing home his 10th, but the Big Red made it 3-2 at 18:18 on a Joakim Ryan goal from inside the blue line after passes from Reece Willcox and John Knisley.
But back came the Dutchmen just 14 seconds after the ensuing faceoff, and it was Mike Vecchione who went to the net and scored his 11th of the year with an assist from Bodie. Union was back up by two, 4-2 after that goal. Matching penalties were called with 8.8 seconds remaining in the period, and the Big Red outshot the Dutchmen, 12-9 in the period.
Both teams came up with flurries in the early moments of the third. Daniel Carr broke in and tried to tuck it in inside the left post but a diving Iles stick swept it away. Cornell had the power play opportunity at 8:13, and at 9:53 it became a two-man advantage after a delay of game was called on Union in front of Stevens. But the Dutchmen killed off the man up opportunities.
Carr sealed the record setting win with an empty netter with 1:23 left to play.
Union College Dutchmen, Saugus' Mike Vecchione down Cornell, 5-2 to advance to ECAC title game
LAKE PLACID, NY � Cole Ikkala, Kevin Sullivan,Max Novak, Mike Vecchione of Saugus and Daniel Carr scored to lead top seed Union College to a 5-2 victory over fourth seed Cornell University in the first ECAC Hockey semifinal game of the day on Friday at 1980 Rink in Herb Brooks Arena. The 27th win set a new school record for victories in a season at Union.


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It'd be sweet to see one of these show up on the bay. I'd live on it!
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It'd be sweet to see one of these show up on the bay. I'd live on it!
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I'll go halves on one JVT
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how exactly does the kite generate power for the boat?
i could imagine several ways, but didn't think any were fully tested and developed
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I think in this case there are two large props spinning underwater... as it's being pulled along by a large kite..
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I got 5 on it!
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I dunno, I think these guys have a better take on the kiteboat concept.
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Yeah, Don's project is pretty sweet but the yacht idea has comforts the little race-cat doesn't. You could launch your pod-cat from the mothership and come back after a sesh. You could also launch your ole standard kitesurf kit as well!
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History of Mount Sinai's Geriatric Medicine
Established in 1982 as the first academic geriatrics department in the United States, Mount Sinai's pioneering tradition of geriatric medicine can be traced to the beginning of the 20th century. In 1909, Ignatz Leo Nascher, MD, former Chief of Clinic in the Mount Sinai Outpatient Department, and a pioneer for this sub-specialty, coined the term "geriatrics" in his first paper on geriatric medicine.
Ahead of his time, Dr. Nascher suggested this new term as "an addition to our vocabulary, to cover the same field in old age that is covered by the term pediatrics in childhood, to emphasize the necessity of considering senility and its diseases apart from maturity and to assign it a separate place in medicine." Dr. Nascher's foresight was that much more impressive considering that at the time he was practicing medicine, only 4 percent of the U.S. population was over the age of 65, and the average life expectancy was 45 years.
Five years and more than 30 articles later, Dr. Nascher, in 1914, wrote the first American textbook on geriatric medicine, Geriatrics: The Diseases of Old Age and Their Treatment, Including Physiological Old Age, Home and Institutional Care, and Medico-Legal Relation. Another Mount Sinai giant, Abraham Jacobi, MD, one of the founders of pediatrics in the United States, wrote the introduction to this landmark text.
A champion of geriatrics throughout his professional life, Dr. Nascher wrote more than 50 articles on various subjects relating to geriatrics and founded the New York Geriatrics Society. He accomplished all of this despite the indifference and, often, the outright censure of both the medical establishment and the public. Dr. Nascher remained hopeful that geriatrics would soon become one of the major specialties of medicine taught and practiced. It was a somewhat premature hope, however, for in the years following Dr. Nascher's retirement in 1929, geriatrics all but seemed to disappear.
In 1921, Frederic D. Zeman, MD, a Mount Sinai physician, concentrated his efforts on developing a patient-centered model of care for the aged at the Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews, later known as the Jewish Home and Hospital for Aged and now, the Jewish Home and Hospital. Dr. Zeman served there as medical director for 45 years. Then, in 1962, he formed the first experience-based instructional facility for training in geriatrics in the United States. Shortly after his death in 1970, the training center was renamed the Frederic D. Zeman Center for Instruction.
"Medicare and Medicaid were created in 1965, as well as the passage of the Older Americans Act. However, none of the federal appropriations for these programs was earmarked for the training of geriatricians. A significant advance toward such training occurred in 1972 when Mount Sinai physician Leslie Libow, MD, initiated the first nationally recognized geriatric fellowship (later residency) in the U.S., approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine and located at the City Hospital Center at Elmhurst, Queens, a major teaching affiliate of the Icahn School of Medicine. After the success of this fellowship at Mount Sinai and at Elmhurst, other institutions followed suit.
Around the same time, the first academic nursing home in America was also established at Elmhurst, linking residency and fellowship training, medical and nursing student training, and research. Years later, this model of the academic nursing home was termed the "teaching nursing home."
It wasn't until 1979, when Fred Sherman, MD, was recruited to the Department of Medicine that Mount Sinai had its own Division of Geriatrics. Another milestone for the Division was the formation, in 1980, of an interdisciplinary Geriatric Consult Team made up of a physician, a nurse, and a social worker. Using a team-based approach, they created programs that addressed the medical and psychosocial needs particular to aging.
Mount Sinai was quickly emerging as a leader in geriatric medicine, which reached a peak in 1982 when Mount Sinai became the first medical school in the United States to establish a freestanding Department of Geriatrics.
With the creation of the Department came Mount Sinai's own geriatric fellowship program, which remains one of the largest such programs in the country. The program's components include education, research, and clinical care for a range of geriatric patients, from healthy to acutely ill or frail elderly patients.
By July 1983, the Coffey Geriatrics Outpatient Clinic had opened its doors, enabling physicians to see ambulatory patients. Around the same time, the inpatient Geriatric Evaluation and Treatment Center – later renamed the Mobile Acute Care for the Elderly (this acronym isn't needed since it isn't mentioned again within the document.) Unit – was established. Both programs utilize a team-based multidisciplinary approach and focus on helping patients to regain and/or maintain the highest level of independence possible.
The year 1985 marked the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Social Security Act, the 20th anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, and the 10th anniversary of the National Institute on Aging. In the same year, Mount Sinai graduated its first geriatrics fellows, and in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and the Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center, the institution established one of the first Alzheimer's disease research centers in the country.
In 1987, stimulated by the Mount Sinai program, the first nationally recognized formal guidelines for geriatric fellowship training programs were published. In 1990, the Department of Geriatrics at Mount Sinai inaugurated the U.S. branch of the Internal Leadership Center on Longevity, which still exists today.
In 1995, the Department was ushered into a new era, with a reinvigorated emphasis on research and policy change that included the newly formed Laboratory for Neurobiology of Aging and the establishment of the Center for Evidence-Based Medicine and Aging.
That same year, the groundwork was laid for the establishment of a Palliative Care Clinical Consultation Service, which opened its doors in 1998. Since then, the Department has remained at the forefront of academic palliative care, actively promoting hospital-based palliative care, clinical research, and education through the Center to Advance Palliative Care and the National Palliative Care Research Center.
In 2007, Mount Sinai opened the Martha Stewart Center for Living, a new model for the practice of geriatric medicine, helping to change the way we think about and experience aging. It houses the Coffey Geriatrics Associates primary care practice that specializes in caring for older adults, bringing together under one roof a centralized source of patient care, referrals to other physicians, programs for caregivers and the community, and a full range of complementary and integrative therapies as an adjunct to traditional medical interventions.
In June 2010, Mount Sinai broke ground on a new inpatient Palliative Care Unit in which we will begin caring for chronically ill patients in 2011.
Mount Sinai's Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine has come a long way since its inception in 1982. Governed by a holistic sense of health and well-being, our department leadership believes that medicine has an obligation to care for both the individual and the community in all aspects of health. Our mission is nothing less than changing the way we look at, think about, and experience aging on a global scale.


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Oldboy (UK - BD)
Chris Gould takes a look at the Blu-ray début of Park-Chan-wook's masterpiece
One evening, a seemingly average man by the name of Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is abducted and imprisoned without explanation. Fed a diet of fried dumplings and denied any kind of human contact, his only link to the outside world is a television set on which he learns of the murder of his wife and the disappearance of his young daughter. As the years pass, Dae-su is driven to the brink of insanity and begins to hone his body into a weapon of vengeance against those responsible for his confinement. After fifteen years of captivity, Dae-su is suddenly released without warning and given just five days to solve the mystery of his incarceration. Along the way he meets a young sushi chef named Mido (Kang Hye-jeong), who helps him to track down the person responsible for his years of torment, but as he gets closer to his goal Dae-su begins to realise that he might not be as innocent as he first thought...
Oldboy arrives on Blu-ray at its theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 as an AVC encoded 1080p/24 transfer. If you've ever read any of the previous Oldboy reviews on the site you might have seen reference to the differences between the original Korean DVD release of the film and all subsequent releases. The story goes that the distributor of the original 'Special Edition' DVD released in Korea received so many complaints about the quality of the video they remastered and reissued the film as a 'Final Edition'. The 'Final Edition' featured different framing and significantly altered the colour timing (much of the green filtering was removed), resulting in a cleaner transfer at the expense of the filmmakers' vision. It was this version that all subsequent DVD releases of the film were based on.
Imagine my surprise then to discover that Tartan's UK version of Oldboy has more in common with the Starmax Special Edition than any other release! My suspicions were first aroused when I noticed that the chapter stops corresponded to those on the Korean disc, rather than those on the UK disc. In order to test my theory I popped the UK DVD into my player and switched between the inputs. There was a definite green tint to the Blu-ray image; one that simply wasn't there on the DVD. The framing of the transfers also appeared to be different, so I pulled my Korean SE out of storage and checked the Blu-ray edition against that reference version—the framing was identical.
However, the BD release is not a carbon copy of the Starmax SE. For one thing the green filtering, while present, is not as pronounced as it is on the Korean disc. At first I was unable to decide if it was just a case of my eyes playing tricks on me, but after examining numerous scenes I'm convinced that they're not. When comparing a number of key scenes (featured in the screen caps here) it was evident that the Special Edition transfer contained more green than the Blu-ray transfer. Think the original release of The Matrix for a rough idea.
As one would expect, the level of detail in the image is definitely a notch or two above the standard DVD efforts. Even from ten feet away there were obvious improvements over the up-converted DVD version, and as I moved closer the differences became even clearer. For example, I was able to discern the intricate lettering on a set of chopsticks for the first time ever, and virtually every scene revealed previously hidden detail. Obviously the film's visual style isn't going to appeal to everyone—indeed, the murky blacks, bleached out colours and heavy filtering have come in for a fair bit of criticism—but at the end of the day this transfer is representative of the source material, which is all you can really ask for.
What do we have here? Another DTS-HD Master Audio track, this time in 7.1! Of course I couldn't listen to it because virtually no Blu-ray players or external amplifiers are capable of decoding the format at this time... Instead I listened to the DTS Core track, which should be of the 1.5Mbps variety. However, at least one source has stated that the Core identifies itself as 768Kbps on a PlayStation 3, but I have no way of verifying this. Other audio options include Korean Dolby Digital 2.0 and 5.1 EX, along with English Dolby Digital 2.0 and 5.1 dubs (which should be avoided).
To be honest, without the benefit of Master Audio I couldn't really detect much of a difference between this new track and the DTS tracks on previous releases, and comparisons with the Dolby EX track also proved inconclusive. When listening via multi-channel analogue the Dolby was louder, but when using legacy coaxial bitstream the DTS had the 'edge'. In the end I settled on the DTS track because I thought it sounded slightly more natural than the Dolby effort, but there wasn't much in it. As before the mix is very atmospheric, with all manner of subtle effects used to draw the listener into the action.
It's the little things that impressed me, such as the falling rain during the opening scenes, or the click of the ventilation system in Dae-su's prison as it deactivated. Small attention to detail can be just as satisfying as bombastic effects. Dialogue is clear and consistent throughout, and bass is potent when it needs to be. Jo Yeong-wook's score is a personal favourite of mine and it makes impressive and consistent use of the surrounds, perhaps more so than any other element of the soundtrack. All things considered this is a good effort, but I wish I'd been able to listen to the lossless audio.
The included English subtitles are free from grammatical errors, but differ slightly from those on the original Korean DVD. I have a feeling they edge closer to more Western-friendly translations than that particular release. The subs occasionally flashed by a little too quickly for my liking, but that could very well be an issue with my player as other reviews haven't mentioned it. It wasn't a problem for me because I'm quite familiar with the film, but it would be royal pain in the arse for anyone trying to follow the story for the first time.
This new Blu-ray edition of Oldboy includes not one, not two, but three commentary tracks. Because I've previously reviewed these tracks I only made a partial sampling of each, rather than reading them all the way through, but my familiarity gave me a pretty good feeling for them.
First up is a solo track with Park Chan-wook, who gives a thorough analysis of the film. He explains the reasoning behind various creative decisions, as well as pointing out that not everything in the film should be over-analysed (the ants for example). The second track is a technical commentary with director Park and cinematographer Jeong Jeong-hun. I'm not really into technical tracks, but if lots of talk about green filters and bleach-bypass is your cup of tea you'll find plenty of worth here. The third and final track featuring the director and cast is easily the most enjoyable. The participants bounce off of one another and joke around while discussing the film, ensuring a nice balance between informative commentary and anecdotal chat.
Moving on we come to a selection of deleted scenes, all with optional commentary from Park Chan-wook. I was actually very interested to see these because I don't own a copy of Tartan UK's original two-disc release of the film (just the one in the Vengeance Trilogy boxed set and both the Korean Special and Final editions). There are around twenty minutes of deleted scenes in total, with most being alternate takes or short additions. However, there are three scenes that stand out, namely the full improvised 'police station' scene, Oh Dae-su's first day in prison and an alternate kissing scene that was filmed in case the sex scene was too strong for Korean censors.
None of the scenes needed to be in the film—indeed, some of them would have slowed the pace to a crawl—but I found them interesting all the same. Park's commentary is also revealing, although he starts by informing the viewer that he hates recording commentary tracks for his films and dislikes providing commentary for deleted scenes even less. The film's original theatrical trailer is also included to round things off. It's worth mentioning that all non-commentary bonus material is presented in standard (576i) definition.
Although it wasn't included with my BD check disc, I am reliably informed that the retail release comes with a standard definition copy of the film. The reasoning behind this is that if you have yet to invest in a Blu-ray player you can watch the SD version now, then check out the BD version when you have the necessary hardware. While this is all well and good in theory, I'm sure it bumped the retail price of the package up without lending any real value. You can buy a copy of Oldboy on DVD for a fiver to keep you going until you have bought into high-def, by which time the BD version of the film will be cheaper anyway...
Well, what's to say? Overall this is a solid presentation of one of my favourite films, but I can't help feeling a little ripped off by the comparative lack of extras. When you consider the material that's available on the various standard definition releases and even the US Blu-ray release, this UK effort really doesn't measure up. The astronomical £24.99 asking price is also pretty hard to swallow when you consider what's on offer, although you should be able to pick it up for around eighteen pounds if you shop around.
The increased visual quality is welcome and goes some way towards compensating for the lack of bonus material, but I really wish that Tartan (and other studios) would provide lossless audio tracks that people can actually enjoy without buying new amplifiers. Given Blu-ray's much vaunted disc capacity, is it too much to ask for a PCM track? Anyway, this is still the best presentation of Oldboy that I've seen to date, so I have no hesitation in recommending it to fans of the film. With that said, be aware that the US Blu-ray release is cheaper, region free and has more extras...
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
Cervantes Member Join Date: November 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 172
Great movie, but I'm sickened by the fact that ONCE AGAIN in a new format (in this case Blu-ray), that we in the UK are getting inferior product to the USA and such like, with LESS 'extras'!
hogaburger Contributor Join Date: April 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,153
But then again, Tartan gave you guys a UK release of A Bittersweet Life, another Korean gem that has never seen the light of day in the US.
HenryVIII Member Join Date: February 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 48
At the end of the day, i think you guys are missing the point a bit. the blu-ray disc itself is exactly the same. the only extras that are additional on the US release (which are standard def by the way) are already available in the UK. i don't think anyone can complain about the way tartan have treated this film. it's on blu-ray for god's sake, it must have cost them an arm and a leg to produce. it's common knowledge that they (as a company) haven't got a pot to p*ss in, so enjoy it while it lasts.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 23rd October 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 Korean, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX Korean, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Korean, Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Director's Commentary, Director and Cinematographer Commentary, Director and Cast Commentary, Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Park Chan-wook
Cast: Choi Min-sik, Yu Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jeong
Genre: Mystery and Thriller
Length: 120 minutes
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"Gov. Cuomo's proposed changes in New York's abortion laws are clearly out of the political mainstream," Greg Pfundstein, president of the New York City-based Chiaroscuro Foundation, said Feb. 13.
"While it is difficult to imagine having even less abortion regulation in New York, Gov. Cuomo's special-interest allies in the abortion lobby have come up with a few ideas, and they are all extremely unpopular."
The Chiaroscuro Foundation commissioned the McLaughlin & Associates survey firm to poll 600 likely general-election voters in New York state. The survey claims a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.
Almost 79% of respondents said there is already sufficient access to abortion in the state, and 80% oppose allowing unlimited abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. Almost 80% favor a 24-hour waiting period on abortion, while 76% favor requiring parental notification for a minor seeking an abortion; 86% of respondents favor regulating abortion businesses as strictly as other medical facilities.
Cuomo is pushing for the passage of the Reproductive Health Act, which would strengthen the position of legal abortion in state law.
The legislation would create a "fundamental right" for a woman to end a pregnancy.
Opponents of the bill say it would allow almost unrestricted abortion in New York, including late-term abortions. The legislation would allow any licensed "health-care practitioner," including non-doctors, to perform abortions.
Pfundstein said allowing non-doctors as abortionists seems "bound to make New York less safe for women."
"It is imperative for Gov. Cuomo to listen to what pro-choice and pro-life New Yorkers actually think before he acts in haste on this radical legislative proposal," he said.
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The proposed abortion law would prevent any regulations such as parental notification for a minor considering abortion. If the legislation passes, an abortionist who kills a woman during an abortion would no longer be charged with manslaughter.
The survey of New Yorkers found that 87% of respondents favor providing pregnant women information about their options before the women decide whether to have abortions. Another 68% of respondents favor providing free medical care to mothers who carry their pregnancies to term.
Chiaroscuro Foundation spokeswoman Meg McDonnell said the survey shows "women want and deserve more choices, not more abortion."
"New York's elected officials should take a close look at this data and work on making abortions rarer, not more commonplace and more dangerous," she said. "Those pushing for this legislation are far out of the mainstream, and they need to be called on it."
Critics say the bill's conscience protections are so narrow that they could bar continued state funds to hospitals and clinics if they refuse to perform abortions. Some provisions could decertify Catholic hospitals on the grounds they "discriminate" by not performing or referring for abortions.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York City, in a Jan. 9 letter to Cuomo, voiced "great disappointment" with the governor's decision to propose the legislation, saying the move would increase New York's "scandalous" abortion rate.
"There was a time when abortion supporters claimed they wanted to make abortion 'safe, legal and rare,'" he said.
The bill could face insurmountable opposition in the New York Senate, but advocates on both sides of the bill are working hard to secure allies.
The Chiaroscuro Foundation is one of the many groups working to reduce the abortion rate in New York City, which has one of the highest abortion rates in the country. More than 40% of pregnancies in the city end in abortion, almost twice the national average. The abortion rate is especially high among pregnant African-American women in the city, with 60% having abortions.
Results for the foundation's full poll of New Yorkers are available at the website NYC41percent.com.


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This article provides internetworking design, implementation case studies, and examples, with the intent to help you identify and implement practical internetworking strategies that are both flexible and scalable.
This article was developed to assist professionals preparing for Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) candidacy, though it is a valuable resource for all internetworking professionals. It is designed for use in conjunction with other Cisco manuals or as a standalone reference. You may find it helpful to refer to the Internetwork Design Guide, which provides detailed descriptions of the internetworking strategies and technologies used in this article.
Dial-on-Demand Routing
Cisco's dial-on-demand routing (DDR) feature allows you to use existing telephone lines to form a wide-area network (WAN). While using existing telephone lines, you can analyze traffic patterns to determine whether the installation of leased lines is appropriate. DDR provides significant cost savings over leased lines for links that are utilized for only a few hours each day or that experience low traffic flow.
The following article addresses the dial-on-demand routing (DDR) feature that allows you to use existing telephone lines to form a wide-area network (WAN):
Increasing Security on IP Networks
Network security is a broad topic that can be addressed at the data link, or media, level (where packet snooping and encryption problems can occur), at the network, or protocol, layer (the point at which Internet Protocol (IP) packets and routing updates are controlled), and at the application layer (where, for example, host-level bugs become issues).
As more users access the Internet and as companies expand their networks, the challenge to provide security for internal networks becomes increasingly difficult. Companies must determine which areas of their internal networks they must protect, learn how to restrict user access to these areas, and determine which types of network services they should filter to prevent potential security breaches.
Cisco Systems provides several network, or protocol, layer features to increase security on IP networks. These features include controls to restrict access to routers and communication servers by way of console port, Telnet, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS), vendor token cards, and access lists. Firewall architecture setup is also discussed.
The following article addresses the broad topic of network security:
Integrating Enhanced IGRP into Existing Networks
The Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) combines the ease of use of traditional routing protocols with the fast rerouting capabilities of link-state protocols, providing advanced capabilities for fast convergence and partial updates. When a network topology change occurs, the Diffusing Algorithm (DUAL) used with Enhanced IGRP provides convergence in less than five seconds in most cases. This is equivalent to the convergence achieved by link-state protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Novell Link Services Protocol (NLSP), and Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS). In addition, Enhanced IGRP sends routing update information only when changes occur, and only the changed information is sent to affected routers.
Enhanced IGRP supports three network level protocols: IP, AppleTalk, and Novell Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX). Each of these has protocol-specific, value-added functionality. IP Enhanced IGRP supports variable-length subnet masks (VLSMs). IPX Novell Enhanced IGRP supports incremental Service Advertisement Protocol (SAP) updates, removes the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) limitation of 15 hop counts, and provides optimal path use. A router running AppleTalk Enhanced IGRP supports partial, bounded routing updates and provides load sharing and optimal path use.
The following article addresses the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP):
Reducing SAP Traffic in Novell IPX Networks
One of the limiting factors in the operation of large Novell Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) internetworks is the amount of bandwidth consumed by the large, periodic Service Advertisement Protocol (SAP) updates. Novell servers periodically send clients information about the services they provide by broadcasting this information onto their connected local-area network (LAN) or wide-area network (WAN) interfaces.
The following article addresses how to deal with the nuances of Novel IPX networks:
UDP Broadcast Flooding
A broadcast is a data packet that is destined for multiple hosts. Broadcasts can occur at the data link layer and the network layer. Data-link broadcasts are sent to all hosts attached to a particular physical network. Network layer broadcasts are sent to all hosts attached to a particular logical network.
The following article addresses he interworkings of broadcast data packets:
STUN for Front-End Processors
Serial tunneling (STUN) enables the integration of traditional systems network architecture (SNA) networks with multiprotocol networks. STUN also lowers operating costs by reducing the need for redundant remote wide-area links.
The following article addresses serial tunneling (STUN) and the integration of traditional systems network architecture (SNA) networks with multiprotocol networks:
Using ISDN Effectively in Multiprotocol Networks
As telephone companies make Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) services available, ISDN is becoming an increasingly popular way of connecting remote sites.
The following article addresses how, as telephone companies make Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) services available, ISDN is becoming an increasingly popular way of connecting remote sites:
Using HSRP for Fault-Tolerant IP Routing
Cisco's Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) provides automatic router backup when you configure it on Cisco routers that run the Internet Protocol (IP) over Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), and Token Ring local-area networks (LANs). HSRP is compatible with Novell's Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX), AppleTalk, and Banyan VINES, and it is compatible with DECnet and Xerox Network Systems (XNS) in certain configurations.
The following article addresses Cisco's Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), which provides automatic router backup when you configure it on Cisco routers that run the Internet Protocol (IP) over Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Date Interface (FDDI), and Token Ring local-area networks (LANs):
LAN Switching
Today's local-area networks (LANs) are becoming increasingly congested and overburdened. Switching is a technology that alleviates congestion in Ethernet, Token Ring, and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) LANs by reducing traffic and increasing bandwidth. Such switches, known as LAN switches, are designed to work with existing cable infrastructures so that they can be installed with minimal disruption of existing networks. Often, they replace shared hubs. This case study describes how LAN switching works, how virtual LANs work, and how to configure virtual LANs (VLANs) in a topology that consists of Catalyst 5000 LAN switches.
The following article addresses how to deal with the fact that today's local-area networks LANs) are becoming increasingly congested and overburdened:
Multicasting in IP and AppleTalk Networks
Over the past few years, the concept of end-users being able to send and receive audio and video (known collectively as multimedia) at the desktop has gained considerable attention and acceptance. With high-performance 486, Pentium, and PowerPC CPUs, more than 80 percent of the personal computers sold during 1995 were multimedia capable. Today, it is not uncommon for end-users to run video editing and image processing applications from the desktop.
The proliferation of more and more multimedia-enabled desktop computers has spawned a new class of multimedia applications that operate in networked environments. These network multimedia applications leverage existing network infrastructure to deliver video and audio applications to end users. Most notable are videoconferencing and video server applications. With these applications, video and audio streams are transferred over the network between peers or between clients and servers.
The following article addresses the concept of end-users being able to send and receive audio and video (known collectively as multimedia) at the desktop has gained considerable attention and acceptance that has become increasingly common in the past few years:
Scaling Dial-on-Demand Routing
This case study describes the design of an access network that allows a large number of remote sites to communicate with an existing central-site network. The remote sites consist of local-area networks (LANs) that support several workstations. The workstations run transaction processing software that accesses a database located at the central site. The following objectives guided the design of the access portion of the network:
- The existing network could not be modified to accommodate access by the remote sites.
- The central site must be able to connect to any remote site at any time, and any remote site must be able to connect to the central site at any time.
- When choosing between alternative technologies, choose the most cost-effective technology.
- The design must be flexible enough to accommodate additional remote sites in the future.
The following article addresses the design of an access network that allows a large number of remote sites to communicate with an existing central-site network:
RIP and OSPF Redistribution
The following case study addresses the issue of integrating Routing Information Protocol (RIP) networks with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) networks. Most OSPF networks also use RIP to communicate with hosts or to communicate with portions of the internetwork that do not use OSPF. Cisco supports both the RIP and OSPF protocols and provides a way to exchange routing information between RIP and OSPF networks:
Using the Border Gateway Protocol for Interdomain Routing
The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), defined in RFC 1771, provides loop-free interdomain routing between autonomous systems. (An autonomous system [AS] is a set of routers that operate under the same administration.) BGP is often run among the networks of Internet service providers (ISPs).
The following article examines how BGP works and how you can use it to participate in routing with other networks that run BGP:


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I recently rescued an 8 month old american bulldog and started feeding him raw 3 days ago. I have been giving him chicken only so far. I get a little nervous about him choking. He doesn't hold the food with his paws just keeps it in his mouth chewing and swallowing at the same time. He makes snorting and grunting sounds sometimes so it freaks me out. I quartered a chicken and he gets a quarter 2 times a day. Am I worrying about nothing. Is there any way I can get him to eat in one place and not drag the food in the house. Any and all advice welcomed..Eileen
Chicken is a great raw to start with. It is generally recommended to start with one protein and then gradually add in others as they original is accepted well. Chicken is also fairly soft and digestible so I really wouldn't worry to much. I have a dog that is a gulper so I often hold a corner of the chicken until I feel it has at least had a few token chews .
If your dog is a real gulper then I would probably recommend that you not feed turkey necks unless you first take a mallet to them to crush the bones. Turkey necks are one of the more common choking risks although I have never personally had any issues.
Is feeding outside an option for you? What about a crate? Some people even feed in the bathtub to prevent dragging the food around . I would recommend leaving a leash on the pup and designating a spot that you don't want him to leave while eating. The leash can then be used to redirect him back to the spot.
Good luck .
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Thanks TeriM. I don't have a fenced in yard so outside is not really an option. I think I will just keep his leash on and redirect him since most of the day it is already on him. He has some manners to still learn. I'll try holding the chicken too maybe it'll slow him down. This whole raw thing still seems alittle overwhelming. What do you use for treats. I use treats sometimes with training and I don't want to carry raw chicken in my pocket. Eileen
I know a couple of people who get a cheap plastic table cloth or tarp to put on the floor when feeding, or a towel could be used as a designated area. Another option would be in an empty crate, then cleaning the crate pan when the dog is done eating.
Personally I stick to treats that are just dehydrated meat, something like Benny Bully's liver treats or the like. Cheese is also used occasionally.
Thanks pitgrrl. The table cloth sounds like a good idea. Things were so much easier when I was a kid. Nobody worried about raw meat. We survived. I will look for those treats too.
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Recently, 133 Kansas dentists donated their services for the annual Kansas Mission of Mercy event sponsored by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation. Kansas dentists joined hygienists, dental assistants, pediatric dentists and other volunteers to provide free dental services to children and adults who cannot afford care. This year the event was held in Wichita, where over 1,650 patients were treated and donated services totaled $1.24 million.
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Readers comment on Thanksgiving, Veterans Day and the proposed baseball stadium.
Thanksgiving lost
Thankfully, I am old enough to have grown up in an era where love of God, country and family were time-honored traditions. Each family had long-held family traditions as they pertained to the holidays. Songs and movies portrayed those family traditions very well.
Now it seems we are losing a very important one. We can't seem to take 24 hours to be thankful for all that we have or have been blessed with. Gosh, Thanksgiving is just getting in the way of our Christmas shopping. Why even bother preparing the meals and enjoying family time and especially taking time to reflect on ALL that we have to be thankful for.
Well, beginning this year and every year that I have left, I will boycott any store, retailer through the Christmas holiday shopping season that feels it is necessary to open on Thanksgiving day to get a jump on sales. My protest won't be felt, but it must start somewhere and with someone, so let it begin with me.
I'm reclaiming Thanksgiving! I have too much to be thankful for to do otherwise.
Jerry Hudson
Wonderful Vets Day
I am proud to say I live in a community that remembers the veterans who served their country in times of war and peace.
On Veterans Day, the Dunnellon American Legion Post No. 58 paid homage to Thomas "Tom" Whalen, who passed away Sept. 15, 2013. Tom served in the United States Coast Guard for 20 years and in the U.S. Navy for six years.
A concert was held at the Dunnellon Presbyterian Church. The Dunnellon Community Chorale presented music emphasizing the American spirit from the Revolutionary War period through current times. The Wall-Rievs Post Honor Guard was part of the program.
On Nov. 11, Romeo Elementary School had their "Veterans Celebration 2013." The Boy Scout Color Guard and the singing of the national anthem by Goode were impressive.
Every child in the school participated in the program. Kindergarten to second grade did an excellent presentation with their "Veterans Are." They increased their vocabulary with so many new words describing veterans. The third grade read a poem in part by Walt Whitman. Grades 3 to 5 did a choral reading on the Preamble to the Constitution. This was an impressive accomplishment by the students.
The military medley included each branch of the service. The passing out of thank you notes to the veterans was heartwarming.
This is a school program I will always remember.
Representing the Dunnellon American Legion Post No. 58, Bob Anderson, Bea Fischer, Anna Miku, Walt Mildenberg, and I visited veterans living in assisted living centers. Quiet Oaks Assisted Living shared their appreciation by serving us a special luncheon. We thank Katherine Kortright and the staff of Quiet Oaks for remembering the veterans.
A big thanks goes out to those who were a part of the Veterans Day events.
Eugene M. Thomas, Chaplain
American Legion Post No. 58
Misplaced priorities
It would say very little of our community if we were to pay tax monies for the New York Yankees when we rejected the same for education and Munroe Regional, our premier institution and the pride of Marion County.
Our foundations for the future are our children's education and good health of the community. It would be shameful to choose entertainment with low-wage jobs and maintain a Walmart economy, while there is an exodus of our best and brightest from Marion County. If anything, our investment should be in education and particularly our local college.
Much is being required of those whom little will be given. It will be the few who will benefit from the promiscuous investment at the cost of the many. After all, in these times when wages have stagnated, unemployment is high, educational opportunities diminished and foreclosures common, what do we give the people? "Let them eat baseball."
Dr. Joseph A. Vidal, M.D.
Stadium questions
This discussion about a stadium for a minor league team is amusing. Has anyone researched the attendance at other cities with such facilities?
I suggest someone take a ride to Jupiter, Fla., and visit Dean Stadium, winter home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. Should you be there when it's actually being used, you'll find you can get great seats because the stadium is so poorly utilized.
So if these major leaguers don't draw, how can you jump to the conclusion that a minor league team will do any better?
I've lived in and also visited several cities with these minor league stadiums. The common theme is that they are a big facility with very low utilization and high upkeep. It's only an asset to the community if it's maintained to a very high standard. Is this what the city and county really need?
If we won't increase funding for education or police, why would we fund a stadium? Our leaders are losing focus on attracting more industry with significant jobs to offer, instead of more leisure activities.
Steve Ellis
Is it legal?
President Obama has just fixed the cancellation of individual health care policies by changing the dates required by the Affordable Health Care Act. In effect, he has decreed that the dates enacted in the law are set aside and altered to provide an additional year of coverage.
I was unaware that such a mechanism existed to change laws. Since President Obama was a law professor, I must assume that he knows what he is doing?
Wil Rose


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We regret to inform you all that WONK Festival 2013 has been postponed.
Due to unforeseen circumstances that are outside of the reach and control of the festival organizers, we are unable to provide a sanctioned and authorized multi-day event to the public this year. The owners at the Lookout Arts Center site and Skagit County officials have been diligently working to rezone the current 'industrial' zoned property to a 'multi-use' classification. As those of you who have attended in the past know, while massive leaps have been made on the site and its development, there is a lot of work still to be done at "The Quarry".
Upon completion of this rezoning process the Lookout Arts Center shall receive a permanent multi-use venue permit sanctioned for public use at the owners discretion throughout the year. The WONK team is helping in all ways possible to facilitate all steps necessary for the Lookout Arts Center to achieve their rezoned permit by 2014, and we fully anticipate being back better than ever next Summer. WONK has blossomed into a unique and exciting boutique festival in the Pacific Northwest, and you all have helped to make this happen over past years. We cannot wait to be back together with everyone at the quarry next Summer. While it may have been possible to haphazardly move the event to a different site this Summer, we feel it would not result in the positive and professional growth that the festival is aspiring to achieve. For now the Lookout Arts Center is WONK's home, and we, the festival organizers, the Acorn Project family, and the owners of Lookout Arts Center all thank you for your patience and understanding as we take this Summer off to bring you the best WONK in Summer 2014.
Acorn Productions in association with Northern Lights Gardening Concert Series are proud to present the 4th Annual WONK Festival! Taking place Friday and Saturday, September 14th and 15th at The Lookout Arts Center (The Quarry - home of Dream Science Circus) just 15 minutes South of Bellingham. A former rock quarry turned into epic music/circus venue. WONK will feature artists on two stages, camping, swimming, performance art, vending and late night laser show.
Limited ticket availability (500)
Please purchase early to assure your entrance to WONK.
Please join us for an incredible weekend of entertainment featuring an eclectic mix of live music and art performances over two days and two nights.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th -
Gates open from noon to 10pm
Tea Seas Trio (Bellingham) - 3pm to 4pm
Dead Reckon (Bellingham) - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Snug Harbor (Bellingham) - 6pm to 7pm
ACORN PROJECT (Bellingham) - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Desert Dwellers (Los Angeles) - 10pm to 11:30pm
IG88 (Bellingham) - 11:45pm to 12:45am
P-Zo of WOMP? (Bellingham) - 1am to 2am
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th -
Gates open from 9am to 10pm
Endorfins (Bellingham) - 12pm to 1pm
My Dad Bruce (Bellingham) - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Polecat (Bellingham) - 3pm to 4:15pm
Staxx Brothers (Seattle) - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Medium Troy (Eugene) - 6:15pm to 7:30pm
ACORN PROJECT (Bellingham) - 8pm to 9:45pm
JUNO WHAT!? (Denver) - 10:15pm to 12am
PHUTURE PRIMITIVE (Portland) - 12am to 1:30am
North Star (Seattle) - 1:30am to 2:45am
Jiminy Glitch (Bellingham) - 2:45am to 3:45am
Visuals by Slick Lasers,
Sensebellum Projection (Root System),
Jason Goers Lighting
Performance art by Dream Science Circus, Galactic Cirque Performance Troupe, and Lotus Fire Conclave
Lakeside Dance Parties All Day!
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Appearances and media: Adv. Ofer Cohen-Zedek lectured on "the art of cross examination and the examination of experts". The lecture was given as part of the Israel Bar's continuing education program on civil and commercial litigation, in which both judges and advocates lecture.
The department successfully represented a tuna fish importer, which applied for – and obtained – a provisional mandatory injunction and provisional attachment in respect of 10 containers of fish that had been imported from a Chinese supplier further to an anticipated breach of the agreement with it, despite the fact that the transactions had been secured by documentary letters of credit.
In an employee's lawsuit against his former employer and its CEO, the department filed an application for the summary dismissal of elements of the claim based on the Protection of Privacy Law and an application for the summary dismissal of the causes of action against the company's CEO. The regional labour court allowed the applications in a partial judgement, whereby the relief sought under the Protection of Privacy Law was struck out from the statement of claim, and the claim against the employer's CEO was struck out in full.
the department represented E8 Storage in a second round of raising capital in which it raised $12 million from the Accel Fund and the existing investors, the Magma and Vertex Funds. E8 Storage, which was established at the end of 2014, is developing the next generation of flash storage solutions.
the department has brought about the dismissal of several class actions brought against the firm's clients, leading Israeli companies
The department represented two companies that merged in obtaining a tax ruling from the Tax Authority's Mergers and Spin-Offs Department, approving the outline of the merger. The department's action for several clients in proceedings relating to the voluntary disclosure of unreported income in Israel and abroad was also successfully completed.
The liquidator of the Rav-Or insurance agency, Adv. Karen Reichbach-Segal, alleges that the company owner, Avner Koppel, secretly transferred NIS 11 million from the company to a company owned by his son


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Also, is the email system down again? I had to go through heck to make this new account because my 'forgot password' email never reached me.


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by Keb » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:52 am
How much do you think? I can always PayPal you.
I did move though. Across the continent.
by Keb » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:59 amInvisibles vols 2 and 3: Apocalpstick and Entropy in the UK.
Read them in one sitting so I'll review them together. Reminded me why I love and hate the series. Mostly love the fact that there's so much going on but hate some of the stories. I love that story about the soldier but hated the story about Boy. Jiminez is fantastic on his three issue arc and steals the show. Jill Thompson is also great. I loved that story about Lord Fanny the most because it's so full of everything. While I think this series sometimes suffers shit plots at the expense of idea overload, the first volume of this series really says a lot with a great overall narrative.
by Punchy » Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:00 am
Me and my friends go to Thought Bubble and the party every year, if you want to hang out, give me a PM nearer to the event.
by Pizza Dog » Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:35 am
Sure will. Thanks
by GHERU » Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:53 amSixth Gun vol 5
by Garofani Spruzzo » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:23 am
Don't worry about it, just PM me your new address and I'll send you #1 & 2.
by Arion » Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:30 pm
I'm dreaming about it. I'm sure I'll enjoy it.
by misac » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:29 pmHere's some stuff I read in recent weeks…
Conan v.13: Queen of the Black Coast – Brian Wood's first arc since the relaunch. It was pretty good, I liked it. It's kind of weird though, it's a relaunch but the trade numbering continues the previous series. And Conan seemed younger, like maybe in his early 20s.
Art was great. I was really looking forward to Becky Cloonan and was kind of pissed she only did half the trade. But the guy that did the second half was really good. Had some of the best panels; Belit is in disguise in some fancy outfit and she kills some dudes and she's covered in blood. And the other one with Conan cutting a guy across the torso taking hands and all, and there were bits of armor flying around. I think this guy stole the show. Also Conan beheads a bunch of dudes.
Camelot 3000 – King Arthur reawakens in the year 3000 to fight an alien invasion. What more do you need? Anyway, it's really good and kind of dark. There's a little humor with Arthur dealing with the future but he adapts pretty quick, he's pretty badass.
Brian Bolland on art so you know it was great. I especially liked closeups on faces. And the outfits were totally 80s, love it.
Dungeons & Dragons v.3: Down – Seems this is the last trade. My favorite so far, story centered around one of my favorite characters so the story takes place in a dwarf city.
GODZILLA: Half Century War – Got this based on The Enthusiast review and I'm glad I did. Guy fights Godzilla for 50 years!
Each issue takes place in a different decade and I think a different movie, for sure the first issue takes place in the first movie. Really made me want to see some movies and pick up the comic. I'm really late on the IDW licensed comics. I've started TMNT, D&D, and now Godzilla. Don't know where to start with G.I. Joe but I got the first issue of the Star Trek movieverse comic
Really liked the art, I think it's the dude that did Orc Strain. The people were kind of cartoony (not a bad thing) but the monsters looked great! Especially when Godzilla was shooting fire! It also had an epic feel to it, I don't think the movies really capture the massiveness of these guys and all the damage they cause.
Jack Kirby's O.M.A.C. – Not as good an idea as the Eternals or cool characters as the New Gods but it's still really fun. The first cover and page were super creepy.
Art was amazing! I know some people say Kirby's overrated but I think I've been appreciating him enough. Each issue had these two page spreads that were so great. My favorite was OMAC tackling a bunch of soldiers. I'm going to have to get the Demon trade sometime soon, in the meantime I think I'm going to read his Black Panther soon, I have them on hand.
by LobsterJ » Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:26 pmRead DC: New Frontier vol 1. I know some people wet themselves over Darwyn Cooke but I find him to be a pretty big snooze.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:20 pmRumbling Chapter 2 by Kevin Huizenga
Very intriguing, hope there's another installment soon. Huizenga is a brilliant cartoonist.
by LobsterJ » Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:02 amRead the big deluxe edition of "Solo" series that just came out. Some great artists, but kind of underscores the fact that most of the time good artists aren't great writers. Also, Damion Scott's issue was terrible. And Brendan McCarthys.
by Pizza Dog » Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:16 pmYoung Marvel: Little X-Men, Little Avengers, Big Trouble.
by Arion » Fri Sep 27, 2013 4:05 pm
Did you get the new Camelot 3000 trade? It had much better paper than the Swamp Thing tpbs. I love Bolland, and it's great to see him illustrating 12 full issues. I wish he would do more interior work.
I have a problem with Wood's Conan, if you've read the original Roy Thomas / John Buscema run, it'd be hard to find something that can be compared to it. I didn't enjoy Cloonan's art, she even draws a bottle that looks identical to a Johnnie Walker bottle (that's on the first issue). Now we all know that the shape of those bottles were only possible as a result of the industrialization process of the 19th century. No bottles like that could exist on the Hyborean age.
by misac » Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:32 pm
Yeah, it just came out. I like the paper in the Swamp Thing trades, the Fourth World hardcovers have it too.
I'll take your Thomas/Buscema Conan and raise you Busiek/Nord. That's the best Conan for me.
by misac » Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:34 pmFantastic Four: New Departures, New Arrivals – I really liked this but Reed keeping secrets again (that's pretty much what Hickman started with) and them losing their powers was eye rolly. I do like the "Lost in Space(/Time) idea.
The FF half I enjoyed much more. It was a fun mix of characters and Mike Allred on art just adds another hundred layers of fun. I liked that he didn't overdo it with Medusa being above it all, she got right into super heroing. In her PJs even.
One thing that bothered me about FF was that the Fantastic Four are looking for replacements cause it's so important for there to be a replacement team in their absence and the get a pop star to sub for one of them. WTF? I like Ms. Thing an all but storywise it doesn't make sense. I did love the Yancy Street Gang pranking her. I don't think I've ever read the word dummy so many times in a comic. Loving Scott Lang in this, the prologue with him and Cassie was really sweet.
Art was great of course! Mostly cause of Allred, his art automatically puts a smile on my face. Bagley was mostly good, I like how he draws the Thing.
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Sabres are in midst of a dry spell
The Sabres' organization views itself as "Hockey Heaven," a first-class NHL destination. The reality is Buffalo's peer group includes traditionally woebegone clubs such as Calgary, Phoenix and Minnesota.
Few fans, if any, would characterize those as elite franchises.
The Sabres will formally wrap up another disappointing year today when team President Ted Black and General Manager Darcy Regier conduct an end-of-season news conference at 1 p.m. in First Niagara Center.
Based on recent comments by both, Buffalonians can expect to hear of the NHL being a cyclical place where teams go up and down.
In some ways, that's true. But the Sabres' down cycle has lasted longer than most teams. In fact, during the past 11 years, only five teams have been stuck in a deeper rut.
The Sabres have made the postseason just twice in six seasons and only four times in the last 11. They are in the bottom nine of the NHL during the 11-year slide, and they are in the bottom 13 of the league during the last half-dozen seasons.
Here's how it breaks down:
• During the past 11 seasons, only five teams have made fewer postseason appearances than the Sabres – Columbus, Florida and Winnipeg/Atlanta (one each), Edmonton (two) and Carolina (three).
The Sabres' four visits are equal to Minnesota, Phoenix and Toronto.
• During the past six seasons, only seven teams have made fewer postseason appearances than Buffalo – Edmonton (zero) and Carolina, Columbus, Florida, the New York Islanders, Toronto and Winnipeg/Atlanta (one each).
The Sabres' two visits are equal to Calgary, Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota and Tampa Bay.
Based on those sets of numbers, the Sabres' perfect match as an organization is Minnesota. They've both appeared in two of six and four of 11.
A difference is playoff victories. The Wild, who made the postseason this year, haven't won a series since going to the Western Conference finals in 2003. The Sabres went to back-to-back Eastern Conference finals in 2006 and '07 but haven't won a round since.
"Teams build up, and they tear down," Black said recently. "Teams build up, and they tear down. It goes for just about every sport. It really emphasizes the importance of when you've got that team and you're in the conference finals, that's your opportunity. Don't lose it because you can go from conference finals to 3½, four, five years later of not making the playoffs."
The Sabres have missed the postseason for two straight seasons. This season's misfire resulted in a 23rd-place finish in the 30-team league.
They will find out tonight what spot they'll have for the NHL entry draft in June. The league is conducting the draft lottery at 8 p.m., and it will be televised live on NBC Sports Network.
For the first time since the lottery was instituted in 1995, all 14 teams that missed the playoffs have a chance to earn the top overall draft pick. The Sabres will select either first, eighth or ninth in the opening round. They currently hold the eighth spot. They have a 3.6 percent chance of winning the lottery and moving up to the No. 1 selection. They also have an 8.7 percent chance of dropping to ninth based on the lottery odds for the six non-playoff teams that finished with a better record.
Florida, which finished last overall, has a 25 percent chance of winning the lottery. Colorado, which finished 29th, has an 18.8 percent chance.
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