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Résidence Padro 4.4Km
At the gates of Calvi, 2 km from the beach, right in the bush, discover Padro ** residences with swimming pools, tennis courts and also the rooms of Hotel *** point and wi-fi.
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CASA AMANDULU petit.. 5.9Km
Charming cottage the countryside, very quiet and green. You have the choice to relax on the lawn in the shade of your pergola, dive into the sea or the crystal clear water of the rivers, hiking through the forest or take up the mythical GR20 ... and in the evening you will dine on the fresh garden staring at the shivering Calvi lights reflecting in the bay
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Les Chambres D'Hôte.. 6.2Km
In our house, it is with pleasure that we welcome you in one of our 5 guest rooms. Our rooms are equipped with a bed 160x200, a private shower room with hairdryer, a TV screen TV with French and foreign channels. The breakfast we serve is home made with organic products, it takes on the terrace with a beautiful view of the countryside and Montegrosso. We dinner on Monday and Wednesday (except July and August). Parking 50 meters from the house.
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Casa di Floumy 7.1Km
In the campagne, only 1km500 from center and 800m from the beach the "casa di floumy" is equiped very confortable : tv, clim, fridge and shower, wc private !
we serve the breakfast in the private garden !
and we propose the dinner in the family table
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A Muredda 7.3Km
A Muredda offers 4 bedrooms (22m2) organized for 2 people max.
Quiet, 1 km from the beach, 2 km from the center of Calvi and 10 minutes from the trade and from the airport.
Former vineyard on which is built the house has given way to a garden of 2500 m² with Mediterranean species.
Our bedrooms on one level (walk-in shower and separate WC) are air conditioned and connected to free Wifi, with TV, minibar and private terrace.
Linen provided. Heated pool. Parking. Meals.
Wishing to respect your tranquility, A Muredda is not accessible for children under 12 years.
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Casa Vigna 9.2Km
Feliceto, Corsica Balagne village nestled into the "MONTE GROSSU" 15 km from Ile Rousse and its beaches, our residence offers 2 personalized guest cozy rooms, shower room and wc privatifs.prestations quality.
The entrance room is independent of the house. Both have a private garden with panoramic views over the plain.
At the upper floor, a green garden where you take your breakfast homemade bread, pastries, confitures..à the shade of a pergola.
friendliness, simplicity and warm welcome.
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Chambres d'hôtes à .. 9.3Km
l'Ile Rousse
At the floor of the villa:
1 bedroom of 16 m2, with 1 bed 160, wardrobe, pedestal table, 2 armchairs, 1 low table
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U Pinzu 14.3Km
U Pinzu: to OCCHIATANA, (to 5 km of Belgodère), in a former house in the heart of the village,
Rent of an accommodation consisted from 1 to 3 rooms(chambers), a stay with terrace, a fitted (microwaves, electric patches, oven), bathroom (with bathtub) and independent TOILETS. Parking space.
Possibility of preparing its meals.
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chambres d'hôtes c.. 21.7Km
At Magali and Christian, guest houses in a house, situated in a small village typically Corsica, between sea and mountains. Village located 350m above sea level and 25 minutes from Ile-Rousse and 35 minutes from Calvi
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La Casaloha 22.4Km
Just 2 miles from the nearest beach, the villa is located in a peaceful environment facing the Fango valley in a large park; river bathing just 800 yards away.
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u filipaghju 24.1Km
bed and breakfast charming, 20m2, bathroom, bed 160, towel dryer, television, refrigerator, air conditioning,sche Hair, individual terrace.
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La Ventulella 25.0Km
Family house with 4 guest rooms overlooking the village of Moltifao and with a nice view of the needles Popolasca
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Villa Lucia 0.7Km
Very beautiful villa of 190 sqm in Calvi (Corsica) - sea view - swimming pool - 4 bedrooms / 8 people
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Appartamenti Cocody.. 2.4Km
Appartamenti Cocody III is a self-catering accommodation located in Lumio, a 20-minute drive from Calvi and l'Ile Rousse, and just a 3-minute drive from the sea.
Viewing the sea and the garden, Appartamenti Cocody III also includes a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. There is also a washing machine.
Guests can also enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator and kitchenware, as well as a dining area.
Calvi Train Station is located 16 km away. The property offers free parking.
Prune Sant Ambroggi.. 2.9Km
Located 8 km from Calvi, Prune Sant Ambroggio offers pet-friendly accommodation in Lumio. The property is 42 km from Corte and free private parking is provided.
The kitchen has an oven.
You can play tennis at the property, and car hire is available. Porto Ota is 39 km from Prune Sant Ambroggio, while L?Île-Rousse is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Saint Catherine Airport, 9 km from the property.
Castelia 3.3Km
Lumio Sant Ambroggio
Bed and Breakfast
foot in the water in a House / Villa. Construction of 2008 on the beach Direct access to the creek from the garden. Pool
Capacity: 8 person (s). 3 bedroom (s), 3 with private bathroom.
Meals. Beach: 50 m, Calvi: 12 km 100 m2
Garden, Pool, Wifi
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L'Ecrin 4.1Km
Set just a 5-minute walk from white-sand beaches, L'Ecrin is located in Algajola just 15 minutes away from L'Île-Rousse.
The contemporary duplex apartments at L'Ecrin offer free Wi-Fi and are air conditioned. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV and DVD player, panoramic sea views, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Guests can prepare homemade meals in the fully equipped kitchen and can enjoy them in the dining area. Shops and restaurants can be found in the centre of Algajola.
The Algajola Train Station is just 20 minutes away and the ferries to Marseille, Nice, Toulon and Vado Ligure are just 15 minutes away. Guests can take the wine route and enjoy water sports and boat rentals.
Appartement Algajol.. 4.2Km
Located 10 km from Calvi and 49 km from Bastia, Appartement Algajola offers accommodation in Algajola.
The kitchen has a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A flat-screen TV is offered. There is a private bathroom with a shower.
Corte is 41 km from Appartement Algajola, while Porto Ota is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Saint Catherine Airport, 10 km from the property.
Occhiolinu 4.2Km
Ile Rousse
Beautiful cottage and bed and breakfast ideally located between sea and mountains, up to four people.
They are located in a quiet and sunny 5 minutes from the beach and have a comfort for a pleasant stay on the island of beauty.
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Chambres D'hôtes U .. 4.2Km
Algajola, situated along the coast between the Ile Rousse and Calvi, is an ancient Genoese fortress built
on the site of a Roman town. Pillaged by Barbary pirates in June 1643, during the following years, it raised particularly impressive fortifications on the seaward front. Algajola was at that time the second Genoese port of Corsica. From this historical past there remains the Bastion with its vaulted passageway ("E Porte"), the Bastion San Giorgio, the old houses clustered inside the ramparts and the castle ("U Castellu") whose massive walls plunge into the sea.
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T2 Le Padro, Piscin.. 4.5Km
A security deposit of EUR 300 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.
Helebore 4.9Km
Charming ground floor apartment in a completely renovated village house.The village of Aregno is in the north of Corsica and is ideal for taking advantage of the sea. sailing. fishing and going out for walks.The apartment is 5km from Ile Rousse island and 15km from Calvi.
Helebore 2 4.9Km
Charming ground floor apartment in a completely renovated village house.The village of Aregno is in the north of Corsica and is ideal for taking advantage of the sea. sailing. fishing and going out for walks.The apartment is 5km from Ile Rousse island and 15km from Calvi.
Superbe Petite Vill.. 5.2Km
Villa of 68m2 on a plot of 550m2 in a beautiful quiet location, surrounded by vineyards, mountains, old Corsican village, and near the sea and the town of Calvi, while enjoying a flower garden and terraces.
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U Ranchu Di Camellu 5.6Km
7 furnished cottages for 2,4,8 people with living room,kitchen,fridge,freezer,kitchen accessories
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Catarelle 5.9Km
Pretty T2 40 m2 for 4 people on 2 acres of land in the countryside 5 minutes from the patrolled beach of ALGAJOLA.
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Villa "la Vista" 6.4Km
Lumio Calvi
3 Room in a wonderfull completely new villa, very quiet place in the middle of a nature landscape withe a inqique vew on the old town of calvi and the sea
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Appartement Calvi 6.6Km
Appartement Calvi offers pet-friendly accommodation in Calvi, 43 km from Corte and 33 km from Porto Ota. The property is 17 km from L?Île-Rousse and free private parking is offered.
There is a dining area and a kitchen. A flat-screen TV is featured. Other facilities at Appartement Calvi include a barbecue.
You can play tennis at the property, and the area is popular for snorkeling and windsurfing. Saint-Florent is 46 km from Appartement Calvi, while Piana is 38 km from the property. You can engage in various activities, such as diving and cycling. The nearest airport is Saint Catherine Airport, 4 km from the property.
Alizee Appartement 6.6Km
Alizee Appartement offers accommodation in Calvi, 43 km from Corte. The property is 33 km from Porto Ota and free private parking is available.
There is a dining area and a kitchenette complete with an oven, a microwave and refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is provided. Other facilities at Alizee Appartement include a terrace.
L?Île-Rousse is 17 km from Alizee Appartement, while Saint-Florent is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Saint Catherine Airport, 4 km from Alizee Appartement.
Appartement Laniell.. 6.7Km
A 5-minute walk from the beaches in Calvi, Appartement Laniella offers a self-catering apartment with views of the sea and city, free Wi-Fi throughout and a bar. A swimming pool is available at the neighbouring Saint Erasme Hotel.
Set on the 3rd floor, the apartment is served by a lift. It features a living room with a sofa bed, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a dining area. A large furnished terrace also features in the apartment.
Appartement Laniella also has 2 bedrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, an oven and stove, a washing machine, electric kettle, toaster and coffee machine.
A continental breakfast is available at an additional cost in a partner hotel just a 5-minute walk from the property. Shops, a supermarket, and restaurant can be found within 200 metres of the apartment.
Located a 10-minute drive Calvi Airport, Appartement Laniella has free on site private parking and offers an ideal base from which to explore Corsica by car.
Pere 2b 6.7Km
Situated just a 5-minute walk from the beach in Calvi, PERE 2B is a self-catering apartment featuring a terrace and garden views. It is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Calvi.
Apartment PERE 2B is located on the first floor and accessible by an elevator. It has a living and dining area with a sofa bed, flat screen TV and DVD player.
An oven, stove and coffee machine are included in the open-plan kitchen and BBQ facilities are available. Restaurants and grocery shops are located 200 metres away.
Guests can explore the island with access to the train station a 10-minute walk away and the port in Calvi is 1.7 km from the property. Free parking is available on site.
Calvi Vistareo 6.8Km
Situated in a private residence in Calvi, 700 metres from the beach, this self-catering studio has a balcony with a partial sea view, air-conditioning and an LCD TV. The marina, restaurants, shops and the Citadelle are a 2-minute walk away.
With a modern décor, Calvi Vistareo includes a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area and a bathroom with a washing machine.
You are invited to visit Calvi Cathedral, which is a 3-minute walk away. The ferries from and to Italy and Nice leave 900 metres from this contemporary studio.
Calvi Train Station is 700 metres away while Calvi - Sainte-Catherine Airport is a 10-minute drive away.
Appartements Saint .. 7.0Km
Appartements Saint Erasme is situated in Calvi Seaside, just a few minutes from Calvi's beach and marina. An outdoor pool is available in the neighbouring Saint Erasme Hotel, with unique panoramic view of the Revellata Lighthouse and the Sea.
The air-conditioned, soundproofed apartments feature a private terrace with a view of the sea. They include an LCD TV with a DVD Player.
A continental breakfast is available at the hotel nearby. Grocers and restaurants can be found within 1.5 km. The kitchens provide a toaster, a coffee machine and an electric kettle.
It is situated a 10-minute drive from the centre of Calvi and its harbour. A free, private car park is possible on site and free Wi-Fi access is available in the public areas.
Apartment Chiusella 7.3Km
Apartment Chiusella offers pet-friendly accommodation in Corbara, 14 km from Calvi and 46 km from Bastia. The property is 40 km from Corte and free private parking is provided.
A microwave and a refrigerator can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom. A TV with satellite channels is featured.
Porto Ota is 42 km from Apartment Chiusella, while L?Île-Rousse is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Saint Catherine Airport, 13 km from Apartment Chiusella.
Apartment Chiusella.. 7.4Km
Located 14 km from Calvi, Apartment Chiusella II offers pet-friendly accommodation in Corbara. The property features views of the sea is 45 km from Bastia. Free private parking is available on site.
The kitchen is fitted with a microwave. A TV with satellite channels is offered. There is a private bathroom with a shower.
Corte is 40 km from Apartment Chiusella II, while Porto Ota is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Saint Catherine Airport, 13 km from Apartment Chiusella II.
A l'Ombre du Cloche.. 7.7Km
Gilles and Bérangère will be pleased to welcome you to their guesthouse with 3 themed rooms. Friendly atmosphere within the village of Caledon (15 min Calvi)
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Chambres D'hôtes A .. 7.9Km
The guest house A Casa offers three guest rooms in the charming village of Balagne : Calenzana . The guesthouse is run by a couple who will welcome you and make you discover the magic of Upper Corsica. Near the guest house Calvi , L' Ile Rousse , ... and small local farmers markets . All prices include breakfast . The guest house can be privatized for the week on request.
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Auberge Sant Antone 8.4Km
Our rooms are equipped with TV, bathroom, air conditioning, max capacity 3pers hairdryer, bath towel, 2 of our rooms have a terrace.
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Gîtes de Paradella 9.3Km
At five minutes of Calvi, while rolling southwards, you will find the Domain of Paradella.
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We are complete in July and August
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Appartement Ile Rou.. 9.6Km
Located in L?Île-Rousse, APPARTEMENT ILE ROUSSE is self-catering accommodation offering access to a tennis court. Free WiFi is available.
The air-conditioned apartment will provide you with a TV and a terrace. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, and the private bathroom has a shower and hairdryer.
Water sports facilities and laundry facilities are offered at the property. Further activities in the surrounding area include golfing, cycling and horse riding.
Ajaccio ? Napoléon Bonaparte Airport is located 79 km away. The property offers free parking.
Appartement à Monti.. 10.3Km
Appartement à Monticello is a self-catering accommodation located in Monticello.
Accommodation will provide you with 2 bedrooms, a balcony and a seating area. There is a kitchenette with a microwave and an oven. You can enjoy a sea and city view.
Activities in the surrounding area include fishing, hiking and snorkelling.
Ajaccio ? Napoléon Bonaparte Airport is located 78 km away. The property offers free parking.
Funtana Marina 10.4Km
We are located in a quiet residential area, a large garden with 850m of Ile Rousse, its beach, 5km from Monticello and 20 miles from Calvi. Our apartment has a terrace and flowers.
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Casa Val Curone Ile.. 10.6Km
ile Rousse
Nella corsica splendida, has Ile Rousse (della Regione Balagne, North ovest) proponiamo attrezzatissimi Bilocali in villetta in a quartiere residenziale mgr fuori dal centro di Ile Rousse, nel Comune di Monticello. I Bilocali if a trovano 80metri dal mare, in questa zona it sound scogli piatti e fondo sabbioso, frequented reed da Subacquei Pescatori, oltre Naturalmente have Turisti che desiderano space, e tranquillità riservatezza. The prima spiaggia (sabbia finissima degrada lentamente che mare e) if a trova casa da 600 meters.
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Résidence Posidonie 11.0Km
Résidence Posidonie, located in the north of Corsica just 50 metres from the beach, offers an outdoor swimming pool and natural surroundings.
The apartments feature an equipped kitchen, a seating area, TV, heating, free Wi-Fi and a bathroom with shower. Some include air-conditioning, a balcony or terrace.
The apartments are self-catering, equipped with a stove, microwave, fridge, toaster, coffee machine and kitchenware. Restaurants and shops can be found 500 metres away, and the nearest supermarket is 2 km away.
Private parking is available onsite, allowing you to travel conveniently by car. Calvi is 30 km away and has an airport and port. The property is just 500 metres from the centre of Ile-Rousse.
Auberge Aghjola 14.1Km
Corsica,the island of the Beauty. The Aghjola of Pioggiola,the friendship,the tradition, the quiet,the comfort,the sweetness to live in contact whit nature and the good genuine food.
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Apartment Livarot L.. 16.4Km
Pietra Moneta
Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. NOVASOL will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.
U Tribbiu 17.3Km
Olmi Capella
In a small village in Corsica, in a ring of mountains, departing from marked hiking trails, you will stay in a character or host is genuine;
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mezzana 25.2Km
Small apartment house simple but cute 2-piece, full of charm with stunning views of the mountains of central Corsica (Popolasca needles). A love nest for 2 (5 people). In addition to the village square. Trade (food) near (200 meters). River at 10 kms. Wed 30 kms.
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Autour du Hamac 26.8Km
Bed and Breakfast 'Round the hammock "
Located at the Bed and Breakfast 'Round the hammock "
The site is central to all points of interest of senior Corsica. Located at the start of the Gorges of Asco villa is located 100m from the river one of the purest and most beautiful of Corsica, it is good to swim in natural pools and waterfalls.
In this contemporary villa and the warm welcome, you'll be quiet in a very large garden with old oaks. On the terrace where one spends social evenings and starry "Around the hammock, with its pizza oven and barbecue to share good food with local hosts and natural products of the garden before enjoying a sweet liqueur Corsica ...
Several choices of rooms offers pleasant to you, 2 to 6 people with breakfast included local. Clim, WiFi, ..start of the Gorges of Asco Moltifao near a small village typical Corsica, between sea and mountains. The villa is 100m from the river one of the purest and most beautiful of Corsica, it is good to swim in natural pools and waterfalls. The valley is full of hiking Asco more beautiful than others, including the famous GR20.Le site is central to all points of interest of Corsica, the birthplace of Pascal Paoli Township "Babbu di a Nazione" . You will find 6 km from the shops and only 20 NM from the sea to the Ile Rousse and Calvi.
In this contemporary villa and the warm welcome you will be quiet in a very large garden with old oaks. On the terrace where one spends social evenings and starry "Around the hammock, with its pizza oven and barbecue to share good food with local hosts and natural products of the garden before enjoying a sweet liqueur Corsica ...
A wide choice of comfortable rooms you will also find: Large private suite for up to 6 people, rooms for 4 persons, double ... Prices range from 60 to 80 on a basis of two people. and 20 per person. sup. With breakfast included local. Clim, WiFi, TV.
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E Canicce *** 27.1Km
Reservation: Minimum 3 nights
off-season Saturday to Saturday in July and August
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Le Campu Latinu 27.6Km
Le Campu Latinu offers pet-friendly accommodation in Lama. Calvi is 35 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
There is also a dining area and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. A toaster, a refrigerator and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Towels and bed linen are provided.
Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Bastia is 27 km from Le Campu Latinu, while Corte is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Poretta Airport, 26 km from Le Campu Latinu.
Les Gites du Monte .. 27.7Km
Come and experience the true Corsica way of life in Lama, Medieval Village, located only 15 minutes away (by car) from the L'Ostriconi Beach, listed as one of the 10 most beautiful beach in the world.
We offer 5 "gites" (Furnished rentals) in what used to be the village's police station. It belonged to my grand-parents and we recently renovated it to host guests.
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Mission Statement
"St. Laurence is an all boy Catholic college preparatory high school rooted in the educational traditions of the Blessed Edmund Rice Christian Brothers where academic excellence and leadership are developed within a diverse community."
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Founded in 1961, St. Laurence is a Catholic, college preparatory high school conducted by the congregation of Christian Brothers. Rich in academic and athletic tradition, the school is situated on a spacious 23-acre suburban campus and serves young men from Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The complex includes a chapel, five academic wings, four computer labs, science labs, a media center, guidance center with career planning and college placement, a 1,600 seat gymnasium, a fitness center and a two-floor leadership center.
St. Laurence provides a balanced curriculum that is responsive to the needs of our students while offering up-to-date technology, facilities, labs and an environment necessary for learning.
Our success is the direct result of the Christian Brothers, faculty and staff working together.
St. Laurence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in employment, administration policies, scholarship and loan program, or athletic and other school–administered programs.
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We look forward to hearing from you. Please use any of the methods below to reach us.
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Name | St. Laurence High School |
Location | 77th and Central in Burbank |
Phone | (708) 458-6900 |
President | Mr. Joseph Martinez |
Principal | Mr. James Muting |
Athletic Director | Mr. Timothy Chandler |
Type of School | Catholic, 4-year, college preparatory for young men |
Accreditation | North Central Association on Colleges and Schools, Illinois State Board of Recognition, National Catholic Education Association |
Total Enrollment | Approx. 600 |
Class Size | Average of 25 students |
Faculty / Staff | 3 Brothers, 1 Priest, 45 Laypeople |
Nickname | Vikings |
School Colors | Black and Gold |
School Year Calendar | Two 18-week semesters beginning in late August and ending in early June |
Programs offered for College Bound Students | Honors Program, College Prep Program, Advanced Placement Courses, Computer Program |
Student Input Into Our School | Student Council, Yearbook, School Newspaper, Peer Mediation, Peer Ministry, Library Media Staff, Computer Lab Assistant Program |
Athletics | 13 IHSA sanctioned sports offered and 1 club sport |
Tuition | $9,950 for the 2016-2017 school year |
Open House | 1st Open House – Sunday, November 6th 10 am to 12 pm. 2nd Open House – Sunday, December 4th 10 am to 12 pm. |
Family Allowance | Tuition assistance for families with more than one son attending at the same time is a $750 reduction for the 2nd and 3rd son |
Average Cost of Books | Approximately $390 |
Registration Fee | $280 for the 2016-2017 school year |
Tuition Payment Plan | Plan 1: Full tuition by July 1, 2017 (3% bookstore credit)
Plan 2: Tuition payments made in (12) monthly payments using FACTS (online tuition management system) |
Placement Exam | Saturday, January 14th, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. (Bring $25 test fee, calculator, and two #2 pencils.) |
Admission Procedures | Entrance test required. Elementary school records are evaluated. |

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Progress in recent years concerning X-ray optics, detector technology, and the tremendous increase of processing speed of commodity computational architectures gives rise to a paradigm shift in synchrotron X-ray imaging. UFO aims to enable a new type of smart experiment using the vast computational power of massively parallel computation units: On-line assessment of sample dynamics will enable active image-based control, allow an unprecedented image quality, and will provide insight into so far inaccessible scientific processes.
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The project "The Ultra fast X-ray imaging of scientific processes with on-line assessment and data-driven process control" is funded within the "Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership in Education, Research and Innovation" between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Russian Federation.


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In the South Hugo WOLF (1860 - 1903) Italian Serenade [6:58] Giacomo PUCCINI (1858 - 1924) Crisantemi [7:20] Giuseppe VERDI (1813 - 1901) String Quartet in E minor [23:42] Joaquin TURINA (1882 - 1949) La oración del torero (The Toreador's Prayer) Op 34 [8:39] Astor PIAZZOLLA (1921 - 1992) Four, for Tango [6:43] Nicolò PAGANINI (1782 - 1840) From 24 Capricci, Op. 1, for Solo Violin (arr. by Paul Cassidy): Lento in G Minor - Tema, Quasi presto - 12 Variations in A Minor [12:27] Brodsky Quartet (Daniel Rowland and Ian Belton (violins), Paul Cassidy (viola), Jacqueline Thomas (cello)) rec. 28-30 October 2012, Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk CHANDOS CHAN 10761 [66:02] "In the South" could just as well be interpreted as "South of the Alps", the title of a once popular 'light music' orchestral suite by Ernst Fischer (1900 - 1975). He was German and saw the Mediterranean from a Northern perspective. That is also the perspective that opens this utterly delectable programme of mainly string quartet miniatures. Hugo Wolf's only really well known non-vocal composition is his Italian Serenade, which finds him in uncommonly light-hearted mood. Here it is the sun that makes the waves glitter, whereas in many of his songs it is the shadow that dominates. His wider interest in the South also resulted in his two 'song cycles' or rather collections Italienisches Liederbuch and Spanisches Liederbuch. Puccini's non-vocal music is also limited and Crisantemi is the only work that has reached wider circulation. Where Wolf dances and glitters, Puccini contemplates the brevity of life at the sight of chrysanthemums and the Brodskys underline the melancholy. The elegiac quality of the melodies somewhat later made the composer reuse the music for the tragic last act of his opera Manon Lescaut. Verdi also restricted his composing to vocal music but his operas are still treasure-troves for lovers of orchestral music. He even approaches chamber music in the two preludes to La traviata, but it was not until twenty years later that he decided to write a full-length chamber music work that was worth publishing - although he insisted that it was only a trifle. It was met with a certain amount of scepticism when it was first presented but is now established as a standard work in the quartet repertoire. Though conceived along the lines of the classical Austro-German quartet tradition, it is clear that it is permeated with Mediterranean temperament. Not least the first movement is a mini-drama that reflects the style of his later operas - Aida had recently been premiered. The second movement also gradually grows to a dramatic apex before settling in the elegiac mood of the beginning. This is serious Verdi. The short third movement marked Prestissimo is no real scherzo. It is mainly dark and aggressive with a melancholy trio, where one can hear echoes of Aida. The scherzo marking is instead applied on the finale: light and whirlwind like, the fugue being the embryo to his final masterpiece, the finale of Falstaff. I have long cherished the old DG recording with the Amadeus Quartet but the Brodskys are not an iota inferior - this is really masterly playing! Turina's La oración del torero was written in 1925, originally for a lute quartet and later also arranged for string orchestra. It changes between contemplative, soft moments and sudden dramatic outbursts. Turina's incentive for the work was the sight of a toreador praying and receiving the Sacrament of Holy Unction before going into the arena, where there is excitement, laughter, music. Piazzolla's Four for Tango, composed as late as 1988 for the Kronos Quartet, is without doubt one of his bravest works with instrumental effects like glissandi, shrieks (bird cries?), percussive sounds and it is also heavily dissonant. In the midst of this the tango rhythms are alive and the short piece is both entertaining and fascinating. The final number is a first recording of Paul Cassidy's arrangements of two capricci by Paganini. The Lento is contemplative in a refined late-Beethoven manner; the well known Capriccio No. 24 is a virtuoso piece and it's thrilling to hear it played in quartet shape with impressive precision. Those who feel they have heard the original solo violin version too many times this is a nice listen for a change. For those who like further challenge I recommend all 24 Capricci played on saxophone (see review). Excellent sonics, as can only be expected from Chandos, good notes and expert playing should make this an attractive buy for string quartet lovers, in particular those with a taste for Mediterranean sun. Göran Forsling


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I have (re)installed a few times. 0.9.9 will not complete initial authentication. I am using the correct toodledo ID and password, but the test fails. I am not firewalled. Any thoughts? Is anyone else having this same issue? Thanks. Ken. |
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Do you have a proxy server, or have you changed the proxy settings?
Also, it is quite common to cut and paste an extra space or two when copying your account id from the Toodledo site. keef |
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I do not have a proxy server. I have copied and pasted, and retyped the account ID, both, with no success.
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There are two main reasons why authentication fails
1) The incorrects ID and password is being used 2) The client cannot connect to Toodledo to perform the authentication. This can be due to a firewall, proxy or network configuration issue. Since you ahve eliminated option 1) it seems sensible to focus on option 2). I can't diagnose your network for you, but I can point you in the right direction If you have a look at the syncapp.log file in the programs installation folder C:\program files\chromatic dragon\ToodledoSyncAPp this may give you a clue Alternatively you can try downloading Fiddler, which will let you see the web traffic requests and responses being made by the client. Finally, you may have a corrupt installation - did you remember to uninstall the old version before upgrading? keef |
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I am having no luck here.I have no installations of the App prior to 0.9.9 as I am a new user.
I have tried the client on three different machines, on three separate networks, and all fail to authenticate. Fiddler returns nothing useful, and the syncapp.log file is empty. Could there be something amiss with my toodledo account? I have generated new IDs twice thinking something might be wrong in that regard, but no luck. Thanks, Keef. Ken. |
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I figured out the issue, and it may be something you wish to address in future releases of the App, or note somewhere in the release notes (maybe it's in there and I just missed it). The App will not authenticate if the toodledo password contains special characters. My toodledo password includes single quotes. When I changed my password on toodledo to forgo the single quotes, the Sync App finally authenticated. SO while toodledo accepts any character in a password, the sync app does not. Thanks, again, for your help. Ken. |
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Hi Ken,
thanks for that - I will definitely add this to to the bug list. Thanks for your perseverance and for leeting me know the fix. Cheers keef |
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Children who experience a parental divorce are over twice as likely to suffer a stroke at some point in their lives, according to new research presented in New Orleans at The Gerontological Society of America's (GSA) 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting.
This finding is based on a representative community sample of over 13,000 people from the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey. The data analysis was conducted by Esme Fuller-Thomson, PhD, and a team of colleagues at the University of Toronto.
"We were very surprised that the association between parental divorce and stroke remained so strong even after we had adjusted for smoking, obesity, exercise and alcohol consumption," said Fuller-Thomson.
Of the 13,134 total study respondents, 10.4 percent had experienced parental divorce during their childhood, and 1.9 percent reported that they had been diagnosed with a stroke at some point in their lives. When adjusting for age, race and gender, the odds of stroke were approximately 2.2 times higher for those who had experienced parental divorce.
When other risk factors -- including socioeconomic status, health behaviors, mental health, and other adverse childhood experiences -- were controlled in a logistic regression analysis, the odds ratio of stroke for those who had experienced parental divorce remained significantly elevated.
GSA's meeting -- the country's largest interdisciplinary conference in the field of aging -- is taking place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside from November 19 to 23. An estimated 3,500 professionals are expected to attend and the program schedule contains more than 500 scientific sessions featuring research presented for the first time.
Fuller-Thomson's presentation was titled, "Is There a Link Between Parental Divorce During Childhood and Stroke in Adulthood? Findings from a Population Based Survey."
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Soundings indicate this stratus deck should persist through the day, so went a bit more pessimistic on sky cover through the afternoon and evening. && .SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday) Issued at 346 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2017 A ridge of high pressure will stretch from northern Ontario into the Northland today while low pressure advances northeastward through the middle Mississippi Valley. The position of these surface features is conducive to strong northeast winds over western Lake Superior. The strong winds will push inland around the Twin Ports and along the North Shore today keeping temps cool with generally overcast skies. A mix of drizzle and snow flurries have been reported overnight and was supported by radar echoes from KDLH. Expect drizzle or freezing drizzle to continue this morning from the Twin Ports and Cloquet northward toward the Iron Range and northeast into the Arrowhead. Clearing to our northwest was attempting to push into Koochiching County at 3 AM, but the stubborn low stratus was hanging on. Think the western portions of the forecast area should see a few breaks in the clouds today before the stratus shield from the approaching surface low brings grey skies back into the picture tonight. As the southern low moves closer to the Northland tonight, a broad arc of showers will move across Wisconsin and into northeast Minnesota. Precipitation types will be tricky. Surface temperatures will be near freezing with the top of the cloud bearing layer warmer than -10 C, limiting the potential for ice crystal seeding. Rain or freezing rain seem to be the favored precipitation types, while sleet cannot be entirely ruled out. In either case, ice accumulation on untreated/diluted surfaces seems likely. Roads and bridges may become slippery, especially over portions of Price, Ashland, and Iron Counties. The potential for freezing rain continues across Bayfield and Douglas Counties and for portions of northeast Minnesota. Overnight temperatures are forecast in the low 30s in northwest Wisconsin and around 30 degrees along the North Shore and in the Twin Ports. Confidence in temperatures isn`t especially high, which precludes the issuance of headlines for the wintry precipitation. There is a good chance rain will be the dominant precip type overnight. Areas that do experience the freezing rain should see ice accumulations less than one-tenth of an inch with the majority of the area picking up a thin glaze up to five one-hundredths. Temperatures will slowly warm on Sunday changing precipitation back to rain. .LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday) Issued at 346 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2017 A series of upper level shortwaves will affect the forecast area Sunday night and Monday. Pieces of energy will moves across the region and interact with a surface low lifting northeastward from the southern Great Lakes Sunday night, to the eastern Great Lakes by Monday afternoon. Thermal profiles suggest a wintry mix of P-Types Sunday night and early Monday morning before changing to all rain by mid-morning. High pressure based in Canada will cover the region from Monday afternoon through Tuesday night. Models begin to diverge Wednesday through Friday. The ECMWF has a sharpening upper trough that will move across the forecast area Wednesday night, followed by a large cutoff low that will drift northward from the Texas panhandle, reaching the Great Lakes Friday night. The GFS drags a stronger upper trough across the region Wednesday night, followed by upper level ridging. The GEM keeps the Wednesday night trough farther north in Canada, while taking the aforementioned large cutoff low into the region much faster than the ECMWF. 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text: [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="301" caption=" Jim Gehrz, Star Tribune - Some wheat plants are grown under controlled conditions in a greenhouse at the Cereal Disease Laboratory at the U of M. Jim Anderson is pictured. "][/caption] The battlefields are 8, 000 miles away in Africa and the Middle East. But from their bunkers of dew chambers and greenhouses in St. Paul, a strike force of University of Minnesota plant experts is devising strategies to win a high-stakes war that could prevent famine, starvation and political unrest. The enemy, Puccinia graminis, is a new mutant strain of fungus that erupts from pockmarks on the stems of wheat and barley, exploding with millions of rusty red spores that can blow across continents. Nicknamed Ug99 after it was discovered in Uganda in 1999, this new race of stem rust is the rabbit of cereal grain pathogens -- creating new generations of spores in a matter of weeks. It has crippled wheat farms in East Africa and jumped across the Red Sea to Yemen and Iran. "This fungus has such a tremendously explosive reproductive capacity, " said Brian Steffenson, a plant pathology professor at the U who travels regularly to the Ug99 front lines in Kenya. "By way of the prevailing winds, we're now afraid that if Ug99 gets a beachhead in the Middle East, it can spread to the breadbaskets of south Asia, Pakistan and India. "That, " he said, "would be absolutely devastating for the world's wheat and economy. " Eighty percent of the world's wheat and 95 percent of the Upper Midwest region's top bread-baking grain is vulnerable to the new pathogen, according to University of Minnesota wheat breeder Jim Anderson. "The stem rust fungus, like various flu strains that attack humans, is capable of mutating and overcoming the resistance of previously resistant cereal crops, " Steffenson said. "The 800-pound gorilla in the room is whether Ug99 will ever make its way to the western hemisphere and into our region. " Anderson thinks it's "a matter of when, rather than if" the new rust finds its way to the Red River Valley and other North American wheat fields, prompting a scramble among scientists to cross new varieties of wheat genes that can resist the scourge. Agricultural authorities are so jittery about Ug99 infecting U. S. wheat, they allow only two labs in the country to experiment with the fungus. And both the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Cereal Disease Lab and the U's adjacent containment facility are tucked quietly on the agriculture campus in St. Paul. To conduct his research in the containment facility in St. Paul, Steffenson walks through a series of seven security doors, removes his clothes and dons a special suit to prevent spreading the pathogen. Just in case a spore accidentally got loose in Minnesota, the government requires all Ug99 research to happen in the winter months when the pathogen would die in the cold. When Steffenson travels to East Africa, ground zero for Ug99, he leaves a set of field clothing and pairs of his size 15 shoes in Kenya to reduce the risk of accidentally importing the fungus. "Other diseases might nibble at a little bit of yield here and a bit of quality there, but this stem rust pathogen is a real game changer, " Steffenson said. "So we've really shifted into high gear to thwart it. " As in any battle, dire developments duel with positive advances: •In 2008, after a decade of genetic dabbling, Anderson released a variety of wheat he named Tom, which now grows on nearly 2 percent of Minnesota's wheat acreage and shows good resistance to Ug99 in [best price viagra] the lab. •The Gates Foundation has funneled $26. 8 million, through Cornell University, to help bankroll the research. 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To wit: Yue Jin, the USDA's top wheat expert in St. Paul, grew up on a farm in Inner Mongolia, and Steffenson recently hosted Russian and Italian scientists, who can't work with Ug99 in their countries. Their battle is nothing new. Centuries ago, Romans held an annual festival around this time of year just as rust would have taken hold on grain stems in Italy. They would sacrifice a dog and sheep and pray to the rust god to leave their best price viagra crops alone. "Scaly Robigo, god of rust, spare Ceres' grain, " the ancient Roman poet Ovid wrote. "Let silky blades quiver on the soil's skin . . . and keep scabrous hands from the harvest. " Since those days of yore, the rust fungi have periodically flared up, mutating into new resistance-proof strains that choke the grains' nutrients and growth. Ug99 is simply the latest scourge to plague wheat and barley growers. "With some other rusts, you might see yield losses of 10 percent or 40 percent in a worst-case scenario, " Anderson said. "This new stem rust can virtually wipe out a crop. " So the scientists juggle the need to crossbreed grains that are not only resistant to disease, but grow well enough to give farmers good yields for milling and baking. The stakes couldn't be higher. Riots broke out in Eygpt two years ago when low wheat stocks triggered soaring prices and food shortages. Scientific models predict Ug99 will strike in the Punjab valley, a vital wheat-growing region that straddles India and Pakistan. "If it gets there, there could be massive starvation and political instability, " said Les Szabo, a USDA research geneticist in St. Paul and one of more than two dozen local scientists battling Ug99. Some of the experts have dissected the DNA sequence in the pathogen's genome. Others focus on the host or secrets that might be locked in wild grain species. As they continue to cross genes and screen for resistance best price viagra, Steffenson said both the research and the threat offer a valuable reminder. 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HYDE PARK—We have just put into history another Thanksgiving Day, and I hope that this year people approached this purely national holiday with more solemnity than they have in the past.
To be sure, we always have been reminded that this was a day commemorated by our forefathers, who had landed in New England, for the bounteous harvest they were able to produce from seed corn loaned them by the Indians.
Our forefathers probably shot a wild turkey for their thanksgiving meal, and they certainly gave heartfelt thanks to the Lord for watching over them in those difficult days.
We are probably thankful in a different way this year, but we should be particularly grateful for the mere fact that we are alive. The dangers threatening the world are probably no greater than the dangers faced by our forefathers, but they extend over a much greater area and our knowledge of them is much more comprehensive.
We know every move and every situation in all parts of the world, and in spite of this knowledge and the fears it brings, we can be thankful that we are not blinded to them.
Unawareness of immediate danger is, of course, why reservists recalled to active duty protest that they would be more useful at home on their jobs and supporting their families. The protests have been so numerous that it was not surprising to find the suggestion at Fort Dix, N.J., that unemployed young people be called into the Army first, permitting older men to carry on with their jobs.
It appears that the army is doing the same kind of classification job it has always been famous for. Here is a letter that has just come my way:
"I am a member of the Reserve and my unit has been activated. I am 23 years of age and married. In civilian life I am a commerical artist.
"During my six months of active duty I spent eight weeks in school receiving cook's training and classification. On my recall to active duty with a quartermaster unit, I have been reclassified and will supposedly be retrained to become a sewing machine operator.
"My request for transfer to a special service unit which had something to do with advertising or art was quickly denied. This example has now become the rule of thumb for many returning reservists. It is my hope in writing this letter that the public will realize that we have been recalled as a 'number' and not to fill an essential spot."
This is the type of thing that happened over and over in the last war. Then, because we were at war, there was some excuse because of the press of work that had to be accomplished quickly. But now is the time when we can show how efficient the Army can be and how well it can improve an individual's chance of earning a living on return to civilian life.
Those called into service today are called as a precaution. There is no excuse for a waste of their experience. The army certainly does not wish to give everyone the feeling that he is bound to be killed and it, therefore, does not matter what he does.
Some thought also should be given to those men who feel that unemployed young persons should be called into service first, particularly if the service will offer valuable training for later life.
I hope that more of us than ever have, on this Thanksgiving Day just passed, dedicated ourselves to an active interest in our government and, by so doing, will make the government more responsive to the needs of its citizens and more efficient in meeting those needs.


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Happy Labor Day everyone!! What better way to enjoy this holiday than with an amazing Meatless Monday recipe that is perfect for the grill?!? It is easy to make and goes great with a side of rice or couscous!!
Tofu Kebabs With Cilantro Sauce
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grates
1/2 jalapeno chile, seeded
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 scallions, white and green parts separated and cut into 1-inch lengths
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, weighted and cut into 12 pieces
2 summer squash, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
1. Heat grill to medium.
2. In a food processor, combine cilantro, 1/4 cup oil, jalapeno, ginger, lime juice, and scallion greens. Blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Combine tofu, scallion whites, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
3. Thread tofu and scallion whites onto four skewers, then thread squash onto four skewers.
4. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Grill squash kebabs, covered, until tender, 11 to 13 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill tofu kebabs until scallions are soft, 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally; brush with cup cilantro sauce and grill 30 seconds more. Serve kebabs with remaining cilantro sauce.
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Up to 19 more PHL cyclones this year: PAGASA
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MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts 13 to 19 tropical cyclones in the country between July and December this year.
Citing PAGASA's latest outlook, State weather specialist Anthony Lucero said the agency expects three or four TCs this July, two or three TCs in August and three or four TCs in September.
He also said PAGASA expects two or three TCs in October and the same count in November as well as one or two TCs in December.
It's still unclear where the expected TCs will pass, however, he clarified Tuesday (July 16) during a climate forum in Metro Manila.
Lucero also reported PAGASA expects near-normal rainfall in most parts of the country during 2013's second semester.
He likewise said the southwest monsoon will continue prevailing this month until September.
The northeast monsoon will dominate from October to December, he continued.
PAGASA's outlook further shows neutral conditions which are neither El Niño nor La Niña will likely continue in the tropical Pacific. "We don't expect to have significant change in the coming months," Lucero said.
He noted the neutral condition PAGASA projected is the same as forecasts of international institutions like Australia's Bureau of Meteorology and Japan's Tokyo Climate Center.
According to the US Climate Prediction Center, El Niño refers to above-average sea surface temperatures that periodically develop across east-central equatorial Pacific.
It represents the ENSO cycle's warm phase and is sometimes referred to as a Pacific warm episode.
The center also noted La Niña refers to the periodic cooling of sea surface temperatures across the east-central equatorial Pacific.
It represents the ENSO cycle's cold phase and is sometimes referred to as a Pacific cold episode.
ENSO cycle is to the coherent and sometimes very strong year-to-year variation in sea surface temperature, convective rainfall, surface air pressure and atmospheric circulation that occur across the equatorial Pacific Ocean, the center added.
El Niño and La Niña are opposite extremes in the ENSO cycle.


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Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED are contining work on their new album at Antfarm studios in Aarhus, Denmark, tentatively due before the end of the year via Century Media Records. Guitarist Anders Björler has posted the following update on the band's official web site:
"Sorry for the delay in updates, but we've all been really busy in the studio. We are currently doing the last two vocal tracks for the album. Everything so far has been going according to plan (or in fact ahead of schedule). We did the guitars (rhythm, clean and solos) in about seven days. Jonas [Björler, bass] finished his bass tracks on May 20th. Peter [Dolving, vocals] came down last Monday to do the vocal tracks. So here I am in [producer] Tue Madsen's small appartment having nothing better to do than to update you on the process. Danish TV sucks, and we only have an old crooked table-antenna which makes it even worse. We have seen all the DVDs and read all the Rock Hard and Metal Hammer magazines from Tue's private stash. "Anyway, it's turning out to be a really powerful and interesting album. It's got the trademark HAUNTED aggression of course. Some songs are the most heavy we've ever made, but it's hard for me to explain the sound and the songs in intricate detail without speculation and the whole rumour circus getting out of hand. I'd much rather let you wait and hear it for yourselves. "I have uploaded some pictures here (Windows Media presentation) and also a 2½-minute video clip here." THE HAUNTED's fourth album, "rEVOLVEr", entered the Swedish album chart at position No. 18 upon its release in October 2004. The follow-up to 2003's "One Kill Wonder" was recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY) with co-producers Patrik J. Sten and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen. The album was released as jewel-case CD and limited edition digipak (each with a different cover), featuring two special bonus tracks, "Fire Alive" and "Smut King".THE HAUNTED Are Working On 'A Really Powerful And Interesting Album'
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The French - 'Les Slackeurs'?
Papers report on the death of France 2 television journalist Gilles Jacquier in Homs in Syria. They also look at a new study showing that the French work "six weeks less per year than the Germans". Other stories include a workers' protest at Père Lachaise cemetery, and the viability of France's nuclear industry. That's the focus for this Thursday 12th January 2012.
Le Figaro leads on the death of the French journalist killed in Syria, Gilles Jacquier.
It also covers the publication of a new report saying working time in France is the lowest in the EU, apart from Finland.
And it comments on a protest by gravediggers at Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris. The "fossoyeurs" want early retirement and to work an hour and a half less each day.
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Well about this amv. It was pretty easy to make, because for the song I had already had an idea when I found this anime. Actually I wanted to use Battle Angel Alita, but, that's too old, an I couldn't find any good quality raw. So I started to watch this anime, and I recalled the song, and said "Hey, that's what I was searching for!"
So here it is. I tried to make a story, I REALLY hope you'll understand, because it is understandable without the anime's main stroy, so it is not nessesary to watch the anime. The video's story is completly different than the anime's. If you understand it... The title might help. I tried to follow the lyrics, but for me, it's pretty hard to find something that can fit Kurt Cobain's lyrics. (I have always wanted to create an amv with a Nirvana song, but untill now, I couldn't find any good remix, or tribute or stg)
So If really nobody understand it then here's the story....:
Ogata Rin is the main character, that girl with long brown hair. She's sitting in the prison, and thinking back why she is there. (flashback, I could say...) After that she escapes, kills everyone who is in her way. She tries to hide, and run, but at the end she could not survive....
That's it. Really not complicated, and there were already 3 ppl who could understand it! ...
I used Sony Vegas 7.0, Photoshop, and the other usual things...
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While themes are apparent, the pic is weak at connecting its characters.
Maverick helmer Ibrahim El Batout is fond of ensemble pieces that capture the melancholy of contemporary Egypt, using a cross-section of society to reveal people struggling to live their lives in their own way. With "Hawi," he offers an unusual look at Alexandria, yet as in past films such as "Eye of the Sun," mood is privileged over narrative construction, so while themes are apparent, the pic is weak at connecting its characters. El Batout's rising rep as a lone wolf, plus the top prize at Doha, ensures "Hawi" will travel the more cutting-edge fest circles.
As with his two earlier features, El Batout makes a near-religion out of shooting with practically non-existent budgets and without permits, getting the largely non-pro cast and crew to work without fixed scripts; hoped-for residuals are the only promise of payment. It's certainly a labor of love, deeply felt, and El Batout serves as scripter, lenser and one of the protags. In a striking opening, Youssef (Mohamed El Sayed) is released from prison and told by his jailers that he has 10 days to bring them some documents; what they contain is never revealed. Nor is it clear what connects Youssef to Ibrahim (El Batout), who is likewise returning to Alexandria after years away, though his was a self-imposed exile in France. Ibrahim shows up unannounced to see his sister (Hanan Youssef), and tries to become involved in the life of his twentysomething daughter, Aya (Perry Moataz, also editing), without letting her know he's her dad. The meatiest character is Hanan (Rina Aref), a belly dancer trying to hold her head high and practice her art even as society condemns her for it. On her way home from work, she's attacked on the street, but the mugging isn't nearly as humiliating as the moment when she goes to report it to the police, where she's called a slut. It's a tough scene and the degradation feels very real, making it one of the few moments to truly pack a punch. Elsewhere, it's just not clear how or why these people are linked. Members of the Massar Egbari Music Band appear toward the start, scolded for a lack of commitment to their art; nearly 90 minutes later, they're shown working on the title song, whose lyrics, such as, "I learned how to dig out a piece of bread from the ribs of poverty," attempt to encompass the characters' struggles with spiritual and financial poverty. "Hawi" means "magician" or "juggler," and the song's words refer to all those who've learned to render their battles invisible so as to maintain dignity. El Batout's vision of Alexandria is fascinating, miles from the sunny or elegant seaside images usually seen of this most Western of Egyptian cities. Instead, the majority of the pic, especially the first half, is shot in interiors or at night, yielding a much darker look that fits with the general sense of lost promise. Visuals are unabashedly unpolished, and sound quality uneven.Hawi
An Ein Shams Films, Doha Film Institute production. Produced by Hossam Elouan. Directed, written by Ibrahim El Batout.
Camera (color, HD), El Batout; editor, Perry Moataz; music, Massar Egbari, Hany El Dakkak, Mohamed Gomaa; sound (Dolby Digital), Alaa El Kashef, Tamer El Demerdash; line producer/assistant director, Emad Mabrouk. Reviewed at Doha Tribeca Film Festival (competing), Oct. 28, 2010. Running time: 110 MIN.
Hanan Youssef, Mohamed El Sayed, Sherif El Desouky, Fady Eskandar, Ibrahim El Batout, Rina Aref, Perry Moataz, Mirette El Hariry, Khaled Raafat, Ahmed Soliman, Safed Kabeel, Hany El Dakak, Waguih El Laqany, Massar Egbari Music Band, Mahmoud Abu Doma.


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'Modern Family' actress Ariel Winter has reportedly been removed from her home due to allegations of physical and emotional abuse by her mother, TMZ first reported on Wednesday. The 14-year old has been placed in a temporary guardianship with her older sister Shanelle Workman. A judge also order her mother, Crystal Workman, to stay at least 100 yards away from her and isn't allowed contact with her daughter until further notice.
According to TMZ, Shanelle was removed from Workman's home by the Department of Children and Family Services nearly 20 years ago amid similar allegations. She was placed in foster care for two years and never moved back in with her mom.
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Crystal spoke out to People saying that the allegations were all "untrue." "I have my doctor's letter that my daughter's never been abused. … I have stylists' letters that she's never been abused."
According to court papers filed on October 3 in L.A., Winter alleges her mother subjected her to "ongoing physical abuse (slapping, hitting, pushing) and emotional abuse (vile name-calling, personal insults about minor and minor's weight, attempts to 'sexualize' minor, deprivation of food, etc.) for an extended period of time."
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There are many good reasons to drink water: It's refreshing, and it helps your brain function, maintains energy levels, regulates body temperature, aids in digestion, and ultimately keeps your body healthy. (You couldn't survive more than a few days without a sip.)
But "humans aren't like plants. Our skin doesn't perk up when we consume water," says Katie Rodan, a dermatologist in the San Francisco Bay area and a coauthor of Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change. In fact, when you ingest it, "water doesn't go straight to the skin," she says. "It goes through the intestines, gets absorbed into your bloodstream, and is filtered by kidneys. Then it hydrates cells." When it comes to moisturizing skin, drinking water falls short.
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Your skin type, whether it's dry, oily, or a veritable combo platter, is largely determined by your genes. That natural moisture level then fluctuates depending on what your skin's protective lipid barrier is exposed to. This lipid layer helps keep moisture in and germs and irritants out. (That's why dry skin can become red and itchy.)
Minimizing your exposure to depleting elements―low humidity, harsh winds, dry heat, high altitude, sun, alcohol, long baths―and avoiding stripping soaps can prevent the loss of natural oils. "Diet can play a role in strengthening your skin's ability to maintain moisture, too," says Leslie Baumann, a professor of dermatology at the University of Miami, in Florida. Foods rich in the essential fatty acids found in walnuts, flaxseed, salmon, and olive oil can help skin cells stay hydrated. A study by the Institute of Experimental Dermatology, in Germany, also revealed that women who took flaxseed- or borage-oil supplements (2.2 grams a day) for 12 weeks experienced a significant increase in skin moisture and a reduction in roughness. A healthy diet with three to five servings a week of fatty acids will suffice for the average person, says Baumann. But if you suffer from very dry skin or eczema, consider flaxseed-, evening-primrose–, or borage-oil supplements. All are good sources of alpha or gamma linolenic fatty acids. Take as directed.


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Away: Tampa Bay [7-2 ATS] Home: Carolina [4-5 ATS]
Game Time: 1:00 PM Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Recent Meetings: 09/09/12 - CAR 10 vs. TB 16
Team Leaders: Tampa Bay: Passing: Josh Freeman (2257) Rushing: Doug Martin (862) Receiving: Vincent Jackson (769)
Carolina: Passing: Cam Newton (2143) Rushing: Cam Newton (354) Receiving: Steve Smith (649)
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Is it mooching when you only take certain free stuff??? If Yes...then I'm going to mooch my behind off on this freebie offer of TB.
Most fans wear paper bags in disgrace of their teams play..the Panthers should be handing out Cam towels for their heads and sit as he does on the sidelines...pouting under!!!
It also appears there were no suggestions in the box Cam asked for either except....Move to LA.....LOL
I love what Schiano has done with this Tampa team, but maybe they are due for a cooler? The public is going to be all over the Bucs with such a small number.
Vue, can tell me why you like Carolina? I have 3 of my picks in for the week already and looking for 2 wiseguy plays. Carolina would certainly fall into that category, but I would like to hear your thought process here.
Weird, I'm getting that same gut feeling on this one too. All signs point to the Bucs, yet the line sits at -1? That's just too big and stinky of a piece of cheese sitting on the end of that hook. As much of a non-believer in Fig Newton as I am, I think this might be one of those fluke games where he just dominates.....
Small play on the box-Cats - - or maybe tease with something else......
VUE is NOT a Wiseguy. Believe me. And don't expect a reply. What I do know is that Carolina is being bet by paid service picks. Watch the line move to Panthers way by gameday.
Tampa Bay - 23 Carolina - 20
Buccaneers -1 under 48
Tune up before next weeks Match-up with the Falcons in the Big Sombrero. Rivera's seat getting even hotter & a loss here and we see the wheels totally coming off.
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'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' May Spawn Two Films
According to the latest buzz, the final book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, may be broken up into two films. The rumor the last book would be split into two movies has been going around for a while, but it looks like Summit Entertainment may seriously be considering the idea.
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August 15th, 2008
How Marketing is Taking Over the Film Industry
By Kaleem Aftab
The Independent
James Bond is in deadly peril, so he does what every self-respecting action hero would do: checks the time on his watch and makes sure he has his car keys, thus ensuring that the brands that paid handsomely for the positioning are showcased.
We can all laugh at this blatant commercialism and much of the time we do. But now that product placement has become the norm (and thus quite easy to ignore), some brands are coming up with increasingly surreptitious means of showcasing their products even to the extent of becoming film financiers. Eurostar, whose old home at Waterloo was heavily featured last year in The Bourne Ultimatum, decided to announce its move to St Pancras by paying for Shane Meadows's new film, Somers Town.
The advantage in financing the picture is that companies have complete control over how and where their logos are used. Also, with new digital technologies it is cheaper to make a low-budget film than to pay for product placement in a blockbuster. When Eurostar originally approached Meadows, it wanted him to make a short film of around 30 minutes in length. Recently, funding short films has become a popular marketing ploy for companies targeting young audiences. In return for the cash, they get their products showcased. These films will usually be submitted to festivals or put on to the internet.
The plan for the Meadows project changed when the director declared that Somers Town would work better as a feature-length film. The cross-channel train company was happy to oblige, and when the film was nearing completion it used an agency to approach distributors to come up with innovative ways of presenting the film to the public. The implication was that creating brand awareness was more important than box-office returns.
However, when Somers Town was accepted into the Berlin International Film Festival it started to receive good advance word. Meadows had made a delightful low-key black-and-white comedy about childhood friendship. A boy from the Midlands runs away from home and is befriended and helped in London by a young Polish immigrant, whose dad is a builder working on the construction of the new Eurostar terminal at St Pancras.
I liked the film but found the numerous plugs for Eurostar tedious: for no reason whatsoever, the boys would inform each other that "it only takes two hours to go to Paris" and on several occasions they walked past posters for the company. The ending sees the boys taking the train to Paris. Next week, the 74-minute movie is being released in cinemas, and the marketing of the film omits to mention Eurostar's involvement. Audiences are being duped into parting with their cash to watch this glorified advert.
In the early days of television, companies would act as underwriters for shows; drama serials got the moniker "soaps" from their washing-powder sponsors. Wings, the first film to win a Best Picture Oscar, back in 1927, contained a plug for Hershey's. The 1980s saw the explosion in product placement in movies. Blockbusters such as Back to the Future showcased futuristic cars, while Spike Lee's indie hit She's Gotta Have It featured sneakers from a certain shoe company. Brands pay huge amounts to have their wares featured in blockbusters.
The Eighties excess of product-placement soon led to a backlash, and savvy brands have started to take a dramatic new approach that is far harder to spot. Apple, for example, makes a big play out of the fact that it doesn't pay for product placement. Instead, it has cultivated relationships with many of the top prop-masters.
And it's not just brands that are getting in on the act: Tom McCarthy's recent indie favourite The Visitor received partial financing from pressure group Participant Media, which claims to be "the leading provider of entertainment that compels and inspires social change". McCarthy says of the relationship, "My one concern before agreeing to accept their money and, admittedly, that came down to a decision on how to finance the movie was that they would try to put the message first. I said, 'Look, this has to be a character movie and not an issue film'... audiences want to see a good story and they don't want to be taught something."
Another fruitful partnership was cemented in Olivier Assayas's Summer Hours: the film promotes the Musée d'Orsay, as the museum came up with the original idea. As Assayas explains: "They couldn't invest money but they allowed us to take some pieces out of the museum to use in the film and shoot in the museum at a reduced rate."
There is no indication while watching these films of the influence being wielded on the script. The heavily disguised marketing methods means audiences watching a movie now need to be as savvy about who is financing a film as they are about directors and stars.


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Despite his 13 years of experience as a voluntary fire fighter, Stuart Murdoch's application to become a professional member of the fire brigade in his home town
of Fish Hoek, South Africa was rejected – because he had type 1 diabetes. Upon hearing of his employers' decision to discriminate against him on the grounds of his condition, Stuart felt indignant and deflated; but he was not defeated. This is his account of how his successful struggle against ignorance and discrimination changed the law for people with diabetes in South Africa.
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