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Iceland Photo Tour: Northern Lights and South Coast With Eileen Muldoon
Tour Intro
Why Iceland in October?
We will tell you why
Cheaper airfares
Better odds of seeing Northern Lights
Sunset is earlier-Northern Lights will be earlier…
Smaller crowds, more enjoyable
Weather not as cold as you imagine, average low & high 25 – 53
Winter photography can be magical
Last but not least – Eileen will be there
Experience the vast volcanic landscape, breathtaking glaciers, seek out the Northern Lights, and hardy Viking hospitality that have been celebrated for centuries in Icelandic sagas. We can't predict the weather, however, this is one of the most opportune times of year to capture the Northern Lights. On this unique expedition, view towering volcanic pillars, and hike to stunning waterfalls. From the remote farms, diverse landscape of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Southern Coast, and the Jokulsarlon Ice Lagoon, Iceland has some of the most picturesque landscapes. At every turn, the vistas will astound you. Join us on this adventure of one of our planet's most fascinating and unique environments. Join accomplished photographer and guide Eileen McCarney Muidoon across Iceland.
The unique interplay of light, shadows, and intense colors make every photographer's heart jump! Mother nature has painted a magnificent tapestry of colors with geological phenomena unmatched elsewhere in the world. Inexorably intertwined with this exotic natural environment are the 280,000 Icelanders who along with their Nordic and Celtic ancestors have called this North Atlantic Island their home for over 1100 years. Join Eileen on this adventure of one of our planet's most fascinating and unique environments.
A note from Eileen ~
I've been told my teaching style is very fluid ~ it changes with each individual student. Everyone has their own method of learning, so I adapt to you, rather than you having to adapt to different instructors. That is one of the reasons I enjoy leading workshops. It allows me the opportunity to spend individual time with each student. Travel workshops attract beginner to advanced photographers and it is equally as exciting to see the beginner learn to master the controls of their camera as it is to see the proficient photographer leap to new creative heights. I have seen photography enhance the lives of many students, so I look for ways that each student can apply photography to enrich their life. ~ Eileen
Tour Highlights
• Every evening we will look out for the possibility of northern light photography.
• Travel to Iceland in the off season – fewer tourists and
• Eight days with accomplished photographer and tour leader.
• Tour limited to twelve passengers.
• Experience the diverse landscape of Iceland with fellow photographers.
• Meet and enjoy the people of Iceland on a traditional farm setting.
• Includes the breathtaking Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
• Jökulsárlón Ice Lagoon is a highlight of your photography locations.
• Waterfalls of Skaftafell National Park.
Tour Itinerary
October 11: Home
Your journey to Iceland begins with an overnight flight to Keflavik Airport in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Please Note: This itinerary concentrates on being in the field and photographing the vast landscape/icescapes. It does not spend any time in the city of Reykjavik or at the Blue Lagoon near Keflavik airport. If you wish to incorporate those locations please contact Strabo Tours for booking or we can make recommendations.
October 12-13: Snaefellsnes Peninsula
The majority of flights arrive very early in the morning in to Keflavik Airport. If your flight arrives in the afternoon or evening, you will need to leave home a day earlier and overnight in Iceland (Strabo can recommend various accommodations to your liking). Depart the airport and start your tour driving to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. This will be your first introduction to the vast landscape, yet intimate country, with several photographic stops planned along the way. Check into your harbor side hotel in the fishing village of Stykkisholmur. This is a full day of traveling and photography.
You will have another full day to explore further afield, on the coast of Breidafjordur (Broad Bay). Visiting beautiful places and small villages. Snaefellsjokull glacier is just a short drive away, it is mythically known as a seat of energy and was the fictional starting point for Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth. Overnight Snaefellsnes Peninsula. (D; B, D) *Please note there will be some picnic lunches during the tour so that we can enjoy full days of photography in the field.
October 14: Interior Farm Stay
Next travel east to the interior of Iceland where the group will spend an evening on a traditional Icelandic farm. The family specializes in cattle farming and horse breeding, they will give you a warm welcome as you immerse yourself in learning about the traditions of their family and business. From this location the group can easily reach the beautiful waterfalls of Bruarfoss, or Barnafoss & Hraunfossar, and capture the beautiful landscapes in this region. Overnight farm stay (B, D)
October 15: Skaftafell National Park
The Skaftafell National Park is located by the roots of the Vatnajökull glacier. Europe's largest icecap - larger than all other glaciers in Europe combined. The next day photograph the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Overnight Skaftafell or Vik (B, D)
October 16-17: Jokulslaron Glacier Lagoon
Spend the day exploring photographic stops along the way to south eastern Iceland, where you will stay as close as you can at the fantastic glacial lagoon, Jökulsárlón, where floating icebergs, all sizes and shapes, will blow you away. From Hotel Hali you can also reach the Vestrahorn Mountain region. Overnight Jokulslaron Glacier Lagoon (B, D both days)
October 18: Skaftafell - Vik
Vik is famous for amazing coastal features of black sand beaches and picturesque rocks that line the seashore including columnar basalt grottoes, sea stacks, and bird cliffs. Overnight Skaftafell or Vik (B, D)
October 19: Reykjanes Peninsula – Home
This morning there will be an early photography shoot. Return to the hotel for breakfast, and depart along the coast, traveling west toward the Reykjanes peninsula. There will be additional photographic stops along the Southern Coast as you get back to the airport for your late afternoon early evening flights. If your flight departs KEF in the morning please contact Strabo Tours and we can recommend airport hotels. (B)
As this is an active expedition with moderate hikes, you should be in good physical condition. While hotels selected are the best available, accommodations are basic with a private bath in each room.
Photo Leader
Eileen McCarney Muldoon
I've been told my teaching style is very fluid ~ it changes with each individual student. Everyone has their own method of learning, so I adapt to you, rather than you having to adapt to differen intructors. That is one of the reasons I enjoy leading workshops. It allows me the opportunity to spend individual time with each student. Travel workshops attract beginner to advanced photographers and it is equally as exciting to see the beginner learn to master the controls of their camera as it is to see the proficient photographer leap to new creative heights. I have seen photography enhance the lives of many students, so I look for ways that each student can apply photography to enrich their life. ~ Eileen
As a fine arts photographer and photo instructor, Eileen has lead international photo/travel tours with Profundo Journeys and creative photographic workshops with Olaf Willoughby. This past year they taught at Maine Media Workshops, exhibited in Providence and led a Street Photography Workshop in Brooklyn, NY.
She has two distinct portfolios. One, in color, is more contemplative work whilst the other reflects a personal way of seeing the environment. These images are quiet observations of the world and those who inhabit its space. Eileen uses natural and ambient light as a means to express emotion. 'My "decisive moment" is when I lose myself to my subject & know there is a complete union.'
Eileen's work has been exhibited at Newport Art Museum, The Providence Art Club, Mystic Arts Center and numerous galleries throughout New England and New York. She also looks forward to an upcoming solo show at Leica Soho in New York in 2016. Eileen has recently been accepted to exhibit at the Fine Art & Documentary Photography Show in Berlin for Women Photographers. The show in August 2016 will be the largest European Photography Exhibit of the year. Additionally, she has had two books published and is working on number three.
Eileen McCarney Muldoon continues to learn by being a member of The Leica Meet Admin team.
Traveling with Eileen McCarney Muldoon over these last six years has changed my life in so many ways. I have been to Cuba, Peru and Italy with her as well as partaking in other photography workshops in the United States.
I was in the middle of my second year in the Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education Photography program when the notice for her first trip to Cuba arrived. Within ten minutes, i made the decision to go. That first trip was life changing with my photography, travel, instruction and learning and forming life long friendships. Eileen is an extremely knowledgeable and professional teacher as well as an accomplished photographer and learning from her has been a gift. She is very patient yet challenges her students to do their best work.
Whether traveling single within the group or with a partner, one feels very welcome and comfortable traveling with Eileen. Cuba was so amazing that i have been every year since she has done this workshop followed by Peru in '15 and just returned from an amazing trip in Italy. I not only would like to but would plan on traveling with Eileen as often as possible in the future to places that i intend on visiting.K F Whittemore
Pricing and Details
US Dollars based upon minimum of 8 paying participants. There is a small group surcharge of $600 if 6-7 paying participants. All our program prices are based on double occupancy unless noted in exceptions.
Single rooms are subject to availability. We try to accommodate travelers who request single accommodations, as well as travelers who are looking for a roommate. If a single room is requested, or if we are unable to find a suitable roommate, you will be required to pay the supplement.
The trip was AMAZING!!. Definitely goes in the trip of a lifetime category. Thanks for arranging all of the details for the trip! Great Job!!C Martin
This was the trip of a lifetime for me. I was challenging myself to learn all sorts of new things, photography, a new culture, and was immersed in it. It surpassed my expectations and I met so many beautiful souls along the way. Kathy was fantastic, I give her a 10++!!!D. Whitney
I learned a lot of new things about photography and details of better camera use that I will put into practice. Judy spent a lot of time with a video camera, but Kathy was very helpful to her when she did use her SLR.D & J Lund
The trip was amazing and seamless!!!D. Pando
Kathy is a remarkable photographer and is soooo willing to share her knowledge with the traveling companions. She provided a wealth of guidance on what might be good to shoot but was not in your way if you wanted to do things differently. I would travel with her again in a heartbeat and will if I get the chance!B. Adams
I am pulling together some amazing prints to show to friends this Saturday at a breakfast get-togther about our trip. I just want to comment on how your guidance from the start about what lenses to bring, your comments about camera settings the first few days in the boats, and your leadership every step of the way led to my bringing home just awesome photos. I know I took them, but you had a hand in this and I continue to learn from you. Thank you and bravo!!
Iceland Photo Tour: Northern Lights and South Coast With Eileen Muldoon
Additional Notes
The trip is not strenuous, yet there will be various walks/hikes to scenic locations (waterfalls etc.). Anyone who is reasonably fit should be able to take part in most of the activities. If you are experience fatigue due to walks or recovering from jet lag, inform your guides, they may be able to make suggestions or alternate plans for you. You will need to be sufficiently agile to climb in and out of the tour van and need to carry and manage your own equipment. We will frequently hike trails ranging from easy to moderate. Some hotels do not have elevators.
If you have any special needs or any physical condition that you feel might prevent you from fully participating, please contact Strabo Tours with your concerns (607-756-8676).
Terms and Conditions
Unless otherwise noted, this information applies to all tours.
Contact Strabo Tours if you would like rates on International Airfare. Please note on your trip application form if you would like us to assist you with your airfare needs, a charge is added for this service. If making your own arrangements, it is important to discuss flight times with Strabo Tours before booking any airline tickets. This will avoid you having to pay airline cancellation penalties. Please contact Strabo Tours for destination airfare estimates, specific flight time arrivals, and departures.
The land cost includes:
- Group transportation for tour events in the tour van.
- Accommodations based on two people sharing a room, singles are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
- Services of driver, English speaking cultural guide (if applicable) and photographic leader, during the tour.
- Meals as listed in itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
- Park entrance fees, day tours and excursions as shown in the itinerary.
- Extensive pre-departure information and services.
The land cost does not include:
Domestic or International air fare; other airfare if noted in exceptions; air fare tax; airport departure tax; airport transfers; additional transfers or accommodations that may be required by those not traveling with the group; excess baggage charges; meals not included in itinerary; activities taken on your own; passport/visa expenses; personal medical or travel insurance; any expenses of a personal nature, such as room service, laundry, beverages not included with meals, medical expenses, photographic equipment, any activities not specified in tour itinerary or listed as optional, or any items not listed in what is included; fuel surcharges; exchange rate surcharges; upon the completion of your trip, modest gratuities to the local guides and the drivers are customary; tips for meals not included in itinerary.
Fitness and Health
The majority of trips are not strenuous (see exceptions below for particular destinations) and anyone who is reasonably fit should be able to take part in most of the activities. You may experience general fatigue due to the long flights and the change in time zones. You will need to be sufficiently agile to climb in and out of the tour van and be able to carry and manage your own equipment. We will frequently hike trails ranging from easy to moderate. Some hotels do not have elevators or air conditioners.
If you have any special needs or any physical condition that you feel might prevent you from fully participating, please contact Strabo Tours with your concerns (607-756-8676).
You should also be aware that medical services or facilities might not be readily available during all or part of your trip. This could include emergency medical care, presence of physicians, or adequate medication.
The following destinations require more physical activity. Bhutan, China, Patagonia, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, New Zealand, Scotland, Domestic tours. On the African Safari you will spend many hours in a vehicle on game drives, land travel will sometimes be over very bumpy and dusty roads. Galapagos Cruise accommodations are in upper and lower berths (bunk beds) only.
The following destinations require more physical activity. Bhutan, China, Patagonia, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, New Zealand, Scotland, Domestic tours. On the African Safari you will spend many hours in a vehicle on game drives, land travel will sometimes be over very bumpy and dusty roads. Galapagos Cruise accommodations are in upper and lower berths (bunk beds) only.
Deposits, Cancellations AND Refunds
A deposit of $750 ($500 on domestic tours) per person is required. Specific tours may require an additional deposit due to accommodation bookings or transportation requirements. If applicable these will be noted on your invoice. Payment in full is required when bookings are made less than 120 days before the departure date. Space is subject to cancellation by Strabo if payment is not received when due.
If a passenger wishes to cancel they must send notification in writing to: Strabo International Tour, Co., P.O. Box 580, Dryden, NY 13053; fax 208-545-4119. At the time we receive your notification, the following per person charges apply:
- 91 days or more before departure: $300 cancellation fee ($150 fee on domestic tours), plus Strabo' costs, as well as fees that are charged by the suppliers providing the services included in your tour, and/or the airlines providing the air transportation.
- 61-90 days before departure: $500 ($250 on domestic tours) minimum cancellation fee, plus Strabo' costs, as well as fees that are charged by the suppliers providing the services included in your tour, and/or the airlines providing the air transportation. Fees may range from 25% to 100% of tour costs.
- 60 days or less before departure or anytime after departure: NO REFUND.
Refunds for services that are voluntarily not used by you cannot be made.
Each participant must be covered by medical insurance that is valid overseas.
We strongly urge you to evaluate your risk and to take out insurance on your trip. It is vital for you to realize that if you experience a delay or find it necessary to cancel or cut short your trip for any reason, you will lose part or the entire sum you've invested in it (see the section "Deposits, Cancellations and Refunds" in the trip brochure).
Travel insurance helps to minimize the risk of monetary losses you would incur in the event of a delay of your departure due to weather, airline strike, missed connection, etc., your inability to travel for reasons such as illness, injury, unforeseen financial complications and other personal circumstances, or if you were required to cut your trip short for medical or any other reasons.
There are restrictions and limitations on any insurance program. For this reason, please read carefully the enclosed pamphlet, which outlines their program of trip cancellation, baggage, and medical insurance. Trained agents are available to answer your questions, so don't hesitate to call the toll free number in their brochure. It is to your advantage to apply for insurance at the earliest possible time, so don't delay in making a decision.
Subject to Change
Itineraries have been carefully constructed to assure participants the best each destination has to offer; however, should events arise that are beyond our control, activities and hotel arrangements are subject to change without notice. The itineraries summarize typical areas you will explore. Since there is no possible way to visit all of them, your guides will plan each day considering the interests of the group and the weather at hand. Be assured that we will make substitutions that are as similar in quality and interest as possible.
Photo Release
Strabo International Tour Company, Inc. reserves the right and permission to use photographs of individuals on tour for use in promotional and publicity purposes. We also reserve the right to use clients photographs for promotional and publicity purposes, when submitted to Strabo International Tour Company, Inc.
Food & Drink
Dinners tend to be fish, lamb, and occasionally pork may be available.


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The Midnight ASsassin: Panic, Scandal, and the Hunt
for America's First Serial Killer by Skip Hollandsworth
Henry Holt and Co., 2016; 336 pp
Reviewed by CHarlie Riccardelli
Author Skip Hollandsworth first came across a reference to the American serial killer The Midnight Assassin when reading an article about Jack the Ripper written during the time of that murderer's London killing spree. The article referenced that the infamous butcher of London prostitutes may have been the same man slaughtering the frightened citizens of Austin, Texas. Yet how could another murder spree both contemporary and similar to Jack the Ripper's disappear to time while the other remains an enduring legend? Luckily, Hollandsworth probes these questions while unearthing the truth behind America's first serial killer in The Midnight Assassin.
What makes The Midnight Assassin a fascinating read over much of your typical true crime fare is the portrait of a city. Texas author Hollandsworth may be entranced by the crime, but he's equally caught up in how the string of murders that occurred in the mid-1880s shaped the city of Austin just as it was prospering into the thriving metropolis it is today. Like Jack the Ripper, the never-apprehended Midnight Assassin remains a mystery as far as identity and motive. In the beginning, the killer's victims were working black women. The city's residents, gripped with panic, hoped to rest the blame on a black man or black men to justify the savagery of the crimes, but when no men were apprehended and the murders became more erratic, the city fell into paranoia.
The Midnight Assassin is most compelling not in the moments of crime, but in the way that the community leaders in Austin try to quash the problem and save their city from self-destructing. For members of the black community, it's policing their own people so as not to fall victim to an angry white mob. Pinkerton detectives (well, not quite) are hired to crack the case. City members leap to the forefront of modern technology as a way to keep their city streets safe. It's an incredible story of a community trying to keep the peace under growing pressure.

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Engine Down: Demure
As is the problem with most albums of its time in the independent world, where not releasing an album on a regular basis can force the musicians to get real jobs, Engine Down's Demure suffers in quality for this very reason. That's not to say that Demure was rushed out without a second thought. A lot of thought, energy, and talent went into making this recording. However, certain songs rise above others in quality. In the context of a classic album, this would not be a problem. Engine Down has not crafted one, though.
It's become almost a given that the first song on each Engine Down record will grab your attention and lift your hopes. On To Bury Within The Sound, the group did this with the opening sequence of songs, "Retread" and "Trial and Error". On these two songs, we saw Engine Down exhibiting exactly what the songs suggest. "Retread" is almost generic in its emo clichés, but, as with new MTV2 favorite Thursday, they reveled in the clichés so well that it almost made the genre seem fresh again. Lyrics such as "Force fed your lies" did not exhibit a change from the heritage that the group was involved in with their previous bands. On "Trial and Error", the theme is the group trying to break free of these constraints. It's not entirely successful, surely, but this one-two punch to open up the album was one of the most forceful and potent combinations to come out in a long time. On Demure, the opener is titled "Songbird" and it is a perfect opener, musically and lyrically, for much of the music to follow. Keeley Davis sings "Settled in / Made the stain / For comfort's sake". The music chugs along following the lyrical line, modestly allowing Davis to state his point. This beginning, hinting at complacency and comfort, reflects what Engine Down has never been about. On each successive release, they have changed their sound a bit, played with expectations, urging fans to come along for the ride with them.
Unfortunately, on this release, this experimentation with style has led to a sort of dead end and is oddly reminiscent of To Bury Within The Sound's problems. By taking on a different style of guitar rock, Engine Down has forced themselves into a corner where only a few songs can make their way to the forefront of the listener's mind. On this particular release, "Second of February" takes this honor and is the obvious highlight. Its buildup and climax are among the record's most clichéd things, but the song ends up being surprising because of the rest of the album's contents. This can be traced to the fact that Engine Down has seemingly decided to take a songwriting tack along the lines of Six Parts Seven and other more mellow post-rock outfits. The particular failing here that Six Parts Seven only sometimes falls prey to is its instrumentation.
By using electric guitars and traditional rock instruments, and in light of their previous record, which featured a good number of emotional climaxes within songs and during the record as a whole, Engine Down subdues the possibilities inherent with the instruments on this release. It appears to be a willful sublimation of the rock and roll aesthetic to allow a post rock blandness. It is interesting to note that, if Engine Down had mined the emo territory of loud vs. soft and screamed vs. sung, they would probably be criticized for bringing too many of those clichés to the forefront of this release. However, it is the very fact that they have switched so severely, without any sort of link to their past interest in interesting song structures and harmonized vocals, that this record comes out to be a mediocre representation of what Engine Down could be. Instead, Engine Down has forsaken the loud and driving riffs for a calmer, more streamlined approach on this album. While, overall, it works to a degree, the album is fraught with the dead weight of too many songs sounding alike and the record being a bit too loud to relax to and a bit too soft to rock out to. Quite an unfortunate territory to inhabit -- here's hoping to a more varied and engaging listen next time.


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<-- I will be posting pictures from the concert tonight but wanted to quickly share some of my thoughts and experiences from the show. -->
My first experience with the show started with all the traffic that my wife and I had to wait in before we could park the car. But the Sunday weather was perfect for a concert where the grass was our seat. While in the process of parking I let a burst of frustration spill over on my wife, almost ruining the good mood. But knowing when to apologize is something very valuable in a marriage.
From the car to the front gate a buzz was in the air, and not just from the music. People were still drinking out in the parking lot, scalpers were trying to sell expensive tickets, and what's that funny smell in the air? Our tickets were scanned and BAM we are in. Making our way to the lawn to pick out our position for the night was my first priority. I scurried hastily to mark my territory while I still could, but the lawn was already flooded with arms and legs and whatever else people decided to bring.
The opening band, The Liars, were nothing to speak of. Maybe their music is good, I've never had a listen, but my anticipation for Radiohead drowned them out. While waiting I went to get us food and drink and to get some pictures. The food was Papa Johns pizza, but it looked more like Pizza Hut, disgusting. Good thing I brought some kashi go-lean crunch bars to hold me over. Finally the opening act went off about 8:17 and the sky dipped further into darkness above us.
Between 8:30 and 9:00 I was on my feet waiting for the first sign of any real band members on stage. But you know it's a good sign when the lights go out, and just before 9 the crowd went crazy.
Here is the entire setlist via gorillavsbear.net (check out the photos) via ateaseweb.com
01. All I Need 02. There There 03. 15 Step 04. Bangers and Mash 05. Nude 06. Pyramid Song 07. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi 08. The National Anthem 09. Dollars and Cents 10. Faust Arp 11. Videotape 12. A Wolf At The Door 13. Optimistic 14. Reckoner 15. Everything In Its Right Place 16. Idioteque 17. Bodysnatchers
encore 1: 18. Fake Plastic Trees 19. Jigsaw Falling Into Place 20. House of Cards 21. Exit Music (For A Film) 22. The Bends
encore 2: 23. You and Whose Army? 24. Paranoid Android
Needless to say it was all too amazing. I only wish I could have been right up front. But it will always be etched in my memory as one of the greatest shows.


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Any useful scenario for NTFS compression?
Good day.
I know storage space is dirty cheap these days but I am wondering if there is any weird scenario for NTFS compression to be used. For instance, for those very slow hard disks , where throughput is very bad. I am thinking about some netbook/laptop slow 5400rps hard disks and such other configurations where the chipset isn't delivering a good throughput data experience (I am looking at one of my work computers, with a crappy nForce chipset where its IDE hard disk isn't a good performer).
As NTFS compression incurs in small speed penalties and there is no reason to compress either not compressible or writeable data, I am thinking in compressing the Program Files folders only and also those folders which are read often but seldom written to.
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Fetal Pig Dissection
For the past two days Elizabeth has had the benefit of taking part in a fetal pig dissection. Though this, for me as I remember, happened in Grade 12 Biology class it was a "carpe diem" kind of choice to go and be part of the class.
The instructor, a retired 30 year Biology teacher, guided the students through the process of dissection and examining the parts of the fetal pig. They had alot of freedom to explore over the two days, but it was rushed to learn about all of the parts of the pig and each section of the dissection process.
Some of the students were adding on a third day, which would have been great, but we had to head home.
It was great to see Elizabeth and her lab partners work together on this project. It became Dr. Jonah and Nurse Elizabeth forging ahead with their patient "Leonard".
I think they all learned alot about anatomy from this, as well as many of the processes and skills that this type of lab work provides. It was a great opportunity and well worth the drive!!


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Wairoa freight hub idea may not doom rail link
Article – BusinessDesk
Wairoa freight hub may not be enough to save doomed Gisborne-to-Napier rail line
Wairoa freight hub may not be enough to save doomed Gisborne-to-Napier rail line
By Hannah Lynch
March 28 (BusinessDesk) – A freight hub at Wairoa, floated as a way to save at least part of the Napier-to-Gisborne rail link, may not be enough to ensure the survival of the line, says KiwiRail chief executive Jim Quinn.
Fenton Wilson, chairman at Hawkes Bay Regional Council, which owns the Port of Napier, has proposed the Wairoa hub where freight would be railed north to be loaded on trucks to continue the journey to Gisborne.
The northern leg of the railway is out of action because a storm washed out the tracks in several places but the multi-million dollar bill poses a dilemma for KiwiRail, which had already ear-marked the line as marginal and is under pressure to slash costs.
"The Gisborne-to-Napier line is not in high use on an expensive piece of asset and this is fundamental," Quinn told BusinessDesk. "This is a reasonably remote part of the country and it will be hard to fix – this will cost millions."
Earlier this month, a storm caused three big washouts along the line north of Wairoa, with one of the slips measuring about 100 metres.
KiwiRail increased the number of services on the Napier-to-Gisborne route to three from the one-to-two trains using the lines in January. The route is one of four headed for possible closure unless there were sufficient improvements to offset losses of more than $2 million a year. The line is predominately used to transport fertiliser, wood and fuel.
"If you do decide to fix the line you don't want to risk it being eroded again," Quinn said. "We are sitting down right now and thinking how much it will cost to fix and how long it will take. There is no point spending money that will be wasted."
Hawkes Bay's Wilson is also backing an approach to KiwiRail and the government from Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon's to consider alternatives to mothballing the line.
"The freight could continue to be transported by rail from Napier to Wairoa and then by road further north while all the options are being explored and a solution is found," Wilson said. "We have a 100 percent interest in seeing the line re-established – anything that limits the ability of the (Napier) port is a concern to the council."
Quinn said while KiwiRail will continue to liaise with customers in the Gisborne and Hawkes Bay regions about what services can continue in the interim, the rail network must be assessed on the most economically viable option.
"If all we are doing is adding another handling centre – that is adding another cost so we have to think that through logically," he said.
In February, KiwiRail signaled its full-year earnings would miss the targets set out in its statement of corporate intent. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation are expected to be $105 million to $115 million in the year ending June 30, compared to the SCI target of $139.5 million.
The railway posted a loss of $118 million in the six months ended Dec. 31, a deterioration from the loss of $111.5 million a year earlier.
Government grant income $72.7 million trimmed the loss to $45.7 million, though grant income a year earlier was $202 million and led to a profit of $90.8 million.
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thierry boyer, 24. May 2012, 18:41
what is needed is a real interest of the New Zealand government in supporting the economic development of Wairoa and Gisborne, instead of willingly letting the region slowly suffocate.


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Summer-sational Nights
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden | Fri, September 20, 2019, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online registration is closed. Walk-ins are welcome.
Pack a picnic and your favorite beverages, and head to Stoneleigh for a sunset stroll. The garden unfolds throughout summer and early fall, with colorful blooms, towering trees, and inspiring vistas. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on the Great Lawn.
For nearly 80 years, Stoneleigh was the home of the Haas family, which donated the property to Natural Lands in 2016 so that it would remain preserved forever.
The property includes stately trees, winding pathways, and lush gardens that were designed by a number of notable landscape architects over the past century—including the Olmsted Brothers, sons of the famed Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Michael Young (baseball)
|Michael Young
Young with the Los Angeles Dodgers
October 19, 1976
Covina, California
|MLB debut
|September 29, 2000, for the Texas Rangers
|Last MLB appearance
|September 29, 2013, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
|MLB statistics
|Batting average
|Home runs
|Runs batted in
|Career highlights and awards
Michael Brian Young (born October 19, 1976) is an American former professional baseball infielder who played with the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers during his 14-year career. Originally a second baseman, the versatile Young was a five time All-Star at shortstop, once at third base, and once as a combination designated hitter and utility infielder. He was the 2005 American League batting champion.
Young played baseball in high school at Bishop Amat Memorial High School and in college at University of California, Santa Barbara (UC-Santa Barbara). He was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1994, but elected to return to college and was eventually drafted in 1997 by the Toronto Blue Jays. After spending several seasons in the minor leagues with the Blue Jays, they traded him to the Rangers where he spent over a decade. While with the Rangers, he set several club records in offensive statistic categories including runs scored and total bases.
- Early life 1
Professional career 2
- Minor leagues (1997–2000) 2.1
Texas Rangers (2000–2012) 2.2
- Rangers career rankings 2.2.1
- Philadelphia Phillies (2013) 2.3
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2013) 2.4
- Personal life 3
- See also 4
- References 5
- External links 6
Early life
Young attended Bishop Amat Memorial High School[1] in La Puente, California, followed by the University of California, Santa Barbara, to which he later donated money to refurbish the school's baseball field.[2]
Young was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 25th round of the 1994 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign. Three years later the Toronto Blue Jays selected him in the fifth round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft. Young signed with the Blue Jays, who traded him in 2000 with pitcher Darwin Cubillán to the Rangers for Esteban Loaiza while Young was still in their minor league system.[3]
Professional career
Minor leagues (1997–2000)
Young made his professional debut in 1997 with the St. Catharines Blue Jays in the New York-Penn League (NY-Penn) (short-season A). Among his achievements in the NY-Penn League were a 16-game hitting streak, tying for fifth in the league with 48 RBIs, and tying for third in the league with 136 total bases. In 1998, he spent the season with the Hagerstown Suns of the South Atlantic League. Playing second base, he led all players at his position in fielding percentage. 1999 would be an all-star season for Young. Playing for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League, he earned spots on both the midseason and postseason all star teams by leading the league in doubles and finishing fourth in batting average and hits, .313 and 155 respectively. After the regular season, he played for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in the California Fall League. He split 2000 between Double-A and Triple-A and, on July 19, was traded to the Rangers. The Rangers purchased his contract on September 27 and he played the final five games of the season in the majors making his debut as a pinch runner. Though he began, 2001 in Triple-A, he was recalled to the majors on May 25 and did not return to the minors at all during the season.[4]
Texas Rangers (2000–2012)
Young reached the Majors briefly in 2000, playing 2nd and getting two at-bats. He hit .249 in 106 games as a second baseman in 2001. In 2002, Young placed second in fielding among second basemen with a .988 fielding percentage. In 2003, Young was 3rd in the league in hits with 204, and led all second baseman with a batting average of .306. Young had a fielding percentage of .987.
After signing a new contract,[5] Young moved to shortstop, filling the hole left by the departure of regular Ranger's shortstop Alex Rodriguez in 2004, to make room for newly acquired second baseman Alfonso Soriano. He was second in the American League in hits with 216 and at bats with 690, fourth in runs with 114, and ninth in batting with an average of .313.[6] He spent 89 games hitting in the leadoff spot, the last time in his career that he hit leadoff prior to 2013.[7]
Young won the AL batting title in 2005 with an average of .331, and was first in MLB in hits with 221. He was second in AL in at bats with 668, and his 114 runs were fifth-best in the AL. Young also established a career-high in home runs with 24. Young's 91 RBIs placed him second among all shortstops in the AL.[8]
On February 14, 2006, Young and Rangers teammate Mark Teixeira were selected to the United States roster for the 2006 World Baseball Classic.[9]
At the conclusion of the 2006 MLB All-Star Game held at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Young was awarded the Ted Williams Major League Baseball All-Star Game MVP Award after hitting a game-winning two-run triple in the ninth inning.[10] Young led the American League in fielding percentage at shortstop with .981. Young also played all 162 games of the 2006 season.[11]
In March 2007, Young agreed to an $80 million contract extension that would have kept him with the Rangers until 2013.[12][13]
Young finished the 2007 season with a batting average of .315, which led the Rangers and was 11th-highest in the AL. Young also led the Rangers with 94 RBIs and was second among all shortstops in the AL. Young was second on the team and tied a career high in stolen bases with 13. Young's 201 hits were 4th in the AL, and marked the 5th consecutive 200-hit season, joining Ichiro Suzuki and Wade Boggs as the only players to do so since 1940 and just the second middle infielder, along with Charlie Gehringer, to have accomplished that feat.
Young played in the longest All-Star game in history. He drove in the game-winning RBI at the 2008 MLB All-Star Game after four hours and 40 minutes of playing time. Also, in 2008 Young won the Gold Glove at shortstop for the American League.
In 2009, Young moved to third base to make room for shortstop prospect Elvis Andrus.[14] The Rangers did not consult Young on this, and he requested a trade. He subsequently rescinded the request.[15] On April 19, 2009, Young hit his first career walk-off home run, off Royals pitcher Kyle Farnsworth.[16] Young was voted on the AL 2009 All Star team by the players.
On June 16, 2010, Young hit a ground ball up the middle to collect his 1,748th career hit, and pass Ivan Rodriguez to become the Rangers' career leader in hits.[17] On defense, in 2010 he tied for the AL lead in errors by a third baseman, with 19, and had the lowest fielding percentage among them, at .950.[18]
During the 2010–11 offseason, Young said that the Rangers had "misled and manipulated" him and requested a trade.[19] The Rangers, having acquired free agent third baseman Adrián Beltré, planned to have Young be the team's primary designated hitter as well as a utility infielder, and see time at first base for the first time in his career. He was a 2011 American League All Star.[20]
On August 7, 2011, Young hit an infield single against Josh Tomlin of the Cleveland Indians for his 2,000th career hit.[21]
In 2011, Young batted .338 (3rd in the American League) with 11 home runs, primarily splitting his time between DH (69 games), third base (40 games), and first base (36 games).[20] He tied with Adrian Gonzalez for the AL lead in hits (213), and was 5th in RBIs (106) and sacrifice flies (9), 8th in on-base percentage (.380), and 10th in doubles (41).[20]
After Young struggled in the 2012 season, the Rangers asked Young if he desired a trade, as they planned to cut his playing time for the 2013 season. Young did not request one, but the Rangers began to pursue a trade, and eventually traded him to the Philadelphia Phillies.[15] Since being traded in 2012, the Rangers have not issued Young's uniform number 10 to any player or coach leading some to believe that the Rangers may one day retire #10 in honor of Michael Young.
Rangers career rankings
At the time of his departure from the team, Young lead the Rangers in several stat categories including games played (1774), hits (2178), doubles (406), triples (55), runs scored (1057), at bats (7221), strikeouts (1132), extra-base hits (632), and total bases (3210).[22] He was third all time in runs batted in (RBIs) with 962 and sixth all time in home runs with 172.[22] He also held several single-season records including most multi-hit games (70 in 2004), most hits (221 in 2005), doubles (52 in 2006), and at bats and plate appearances in 2006 (691 and 748 respectively).[22]
Philadelphia Phillies (2013)
Young agreed to waive his no-trade clause and on December 9, 2012, was traded to the Phillies in exchange for pitcher Josh Lindblom and minor league pitcher Lisalverto Bonilla. The deal reunited him with former teammates Laynce Nix, Cliff Lee and Mike Adams.[23][24] The Phillies were monitoring Young for some time prior to his acquisition. Their former Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt said, "we got a Derek Jeter kind of player on our team all of a sudden ... He's two or three Michael Young years away from being a Hall of Famer, first ballot maybe." Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. and manager Charlie Manuel also were fond of Young and made him a target headed into the Winter Meetings. Once they agreed to a deal, Young had to approve it, which he did, later mentioning that he would only have done so to go to a winning team like the Phillies. The Phillies viewed Young as a stop-gap to get them to top prospect Cody Asche.[25]
In 126 games with the Phillies, he hit .276 with 8 homers and 42 RBI. However, the Phillies did not turn out to be the "winning team" that Young had expected. On August 31, the Phillies' record stood at 62–74, and they were 21½ games out of first place and 14 games out of the last available playoff spot. He was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Upon leaving Philadelphia, Young released a statement in which he thanked the Phillies and said that he "had a blast" playing in Philadelphia and that he would recommend it "in a heartbeat" to any other player.[26] Phillies players, namely younger players such as Darin Ruf and Cody Asche, commented that they loved having a veteran like Young to whom they could look up and seek advice from. Ruf said, "He was the type of guy to come up to a younger guy like myself or Cody and tell us a thing or two about what he thinks we need to do and how he thinks we could prolong our careers. He was just a great teammate to have around."[27]
Los Angeles Dodgers (2013)
On August 31, 2013, he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league pitcher Rob Rasmussen.[28] In the last year of his contract, Young again waived his no-trade clause in order to join his hometown team for an expected playoff run.[29] Young was acquired to be a backup infielder and provide a veteran presence on the team.[30] Young made his Dodgers debut on September 1, 2013 pinch hitting in a game against the Colorado Rockies.[31] He appeared in 21 games for the Dodgers at a variety of positions and hit .314.
After initially considering some offers as a free agent, Young chose to announce his retirement from baseball on January 31, 2014.[32][33]
Personal life
Young's mother is of Mexican descent. Young met his wife Cristina, also of Mexican descent, while in high school. They have three sons named Mateo, Emilio, and Antonio respectively. Young is a cousin of former WBO Light Welterweight boxing champion Zack Padilla.[34][35] Another of his cousins, Jason Young, also played minor league baseball.
Young is also a philanthropist. He and his wife are sponsors of the Wipe Out Kids' Cancer campaign.[36] In 2006, Young began the Young Heroes Scholarship Program, and in 2010, the Michael Young Family Hispanic Scholarship Program was established. In July 2011, Young and his wife announced the launch of the Michael Young Family Foundation, a charity which supports the involvement of children's health in all areas: physical social, mental, and educational.[37] Young is represented by baseball agent Dan Lozano.[38]
Young is a two-time winner of the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award winning in 2008 and 2011.[39] He is one of only three players who have won multiple times (John Smoltz and Jim Thome).[4] Young's hobbies include billiards and golf.[40]
See also
- ^ "Michael Young". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
- ^ "Alumnus Starting in World Series". The Daily Nexus. October 27, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
- ^ Newberg, Jamey (July 19, 2007). "Swapping Stories: The Young trade". texasrangers.com: News. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
- ^ a b Clark, Bonnie, ed. (February 2013). 2013 Philadelphia Phillies Media Guide. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Phillies. pp. 181–184.
- ^ "Texas Rangers sign Michael Young to contract extension". texasrangers.com: Official Info. MLB Advanced Media. March 2, 2007. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "2004 American League Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ Branch, Chris (June 6, 2013). "Michael Young is hitting leadoff for the first time since 2004".
- ^ "2005 American League Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (February 15, 2006). "Teixeira, Young tabbed for Team USA". worldbaseballclassic.com - MLB.com: News. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ^ Associated Press. "Rangers' Michael Young named All-Star MVP after two out rally in the ninth". KTEN.com. WorldNow and KTEN. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "Michael Young Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio". phillies.com: Team. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "Texas Rangers sign Michael Young to contract extension".
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (March 2, 2007). "Young helps Rangers build stability".
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (January 15, 2009). "Young will shift to third base".
- ^ a b Grant, Evan (December 8, 2012). "Sources: Michael Young willing to accept trade to Philadelphai; details still must be finalized". Texas Rangers Blog - Dallas Morning News.
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (April 19, 2009). "Young's walk-off homer lifts Rangers".
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (July 16, 2010). "Young now tops on Texas' all-time hit list".
- ^ "2010 Regular Season MLB Baseball 3B Fielding Statistics". Espn.go.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ "Rosenthal: Michael Young Q&A". Msn.foxsports.com. February 8, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Michael Young Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ Tesfatsion, Master (August 8, 2011). "Texas Rangers' Michael Young collects his 2,000th career hit". ESPN Dallas. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Texas Rangers Top 10 Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ^ Hagen, Paul. "Phillies acquire veteran Michael Young from Rangers". phillies.com: News. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (December 9, 2012). "Rangers deal Michael Young to Phils for two right-handers". MLB.com: News. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ Hagen, Paul (April 2013). Bonnie, Clark, ed. "Young Professional". Phillies Magazine (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Phillies) 2013 (1): 33–36.
- ^ Brookover, Bob (September 2, 2013). "Phillies Notes: Phils add well-traveled lefty in Michael Young trade".
- ^ Randhawa, Manny (September 1, 2013). "Young left lasting impression in short Philly stint". phillies.com: News. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- ^ Dodgers Acquire Michael Young
- ^ Shaikin, Bill (September 1, 2013). "New Dodger Michael Young: Has he been a regular, or not?".
- ^ Shaikin, Bill (September 1, 2013). "New Dodger Michael Young: Has he been a regular, or not?". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Gurnick, Ken (September 2, 2013). "Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies - September 2, 2013". MLB.com Recap. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- ^ Gleeman, Aaron (January 30, 2014). "Michael Young is retiring". HardballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
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The Little Green Man
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I cocked the new BB gun in my shaking hands. The grass felt like a thousand little prickles against my arms. Quiet and still, I laid, staring down the barrel of the gun. The fat robin sat perched on the bottom beam of the fence, jutting its head to the...
Same Leg
Off to work late with a coffee in his right hand and a briefcase in his left. He turns the keys in the ignition only to be blasted by deafening rock music from the night before. The music startles him so much; he spills coffee all over his right pant l...
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- Review Price: £481.82
Samsung isn't as big a name in notebooks as it is in televisions and mobile phones. But, with a well deserved reputation for quality and style, any new product from the Korean giant comes with a healthy level of expectation. Having made a big splash last year when in first launched its 'Aura' notebook concept, it has returned and refined its design with its latest offering, the R410.
A follow-up to the original Aura laptop, the R20, the R410 is an affordable 14.1in model aimed at people who want a moderately portable all-rounder. Weighing 2.4kg, in essence it's a compromise for those that find 15.4in machines too heavy and bulky, but find the smaller screens and keyboards found on 12.1in and 13.3in laptops uncomfortable to use for long periods.
Outwardly the changes in appearance are quite subtle. You'll still find that glossy black lid that's so recognisably Samsung, but everything about the R410 looks and feels a little more accomplished. Where the R20 looked slightly angular, the R410 is smooth, rounded and pleasant to handle. This "smoothness" is continued in the finishing. Whereas inside the R20 had a slightly gritty, textured feel, the matte plastic inside the R410 is…well, it's smooth.
There are few other nice touches, too. Around the edges are symbols to help you locate ports and the touchpad is nicely integrated flush into the surface. Meanwhile, Samsung has finally got its keyboard layout right, with the Fn key sitting inside of the Ctrl key. This was the only thing that really irritated about Samsung notebooks of the past and, as a consequence, the keyboard on the R410 is really very good. Keys are light, lighter than many, and have a nice level of depth and response and the now adjusted layout has no discernible problems.
Another area of improvement is the glossy black lid. Predictably, it's still a magnet for fingerprints (a cleaning cloth is supplied), but Samsung has applied a new coating that makes it far less vulnerable to scratches. Anyone who has used or owned any of Samsung's previous generation of notebooks will appreciate this point and though this isn't to say the R410 is totally scratch proof, it's nothing like as bad as before.
This should help keep the R410 looking good for longer and there's no doubt this is an attractive machine. It may not be as eye-catching as some, but it has a classy simplicity that's hard to dislike.
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Tracey Ullman was a ubiquitous British entertainer in the early 1980s who was so over-qualified that she managed to be a highly-rated TV comic and have a pop career on the side (which included a delicious cover of Kirsty Macoll's "They Don't Know").
But Tracey lost her place in British culture when she married an American in 1985, and moved stateside where she became a massive star, with successful shows for Fox and HBO which were shown in the UK but failed to reflect her British identity, understandably.
During the 90's/2000's French and Saunders led the pack in female comedy, but currently there is lack of star quality in this area (the fantastic potential of Morgana Robinson having been allowed to seemingly fizzle out).
So it was interesting to see what Tracey's first BBC series in 30 years would be like, and it's a pleasure to say that she still has her finger firmly on the G-spot of British humour. The characters in this first episode were original, ranging from a recently-released convicted drug smuggler to a hopeless zoo keeper, and the writing was sharp. Despite the sharpness, this isn't cutting-edge humour (see what I did there?), but a familiar recipe that does what it's meant to, and does it well.
Despite this, the BBC appear to show little faith in the show by scheduling it at 10.45 pm – something of a kick in the teeth for the return of this prodigal daughter. Hopeful people will check it out on iplayer, if so they would be best advised not to skip the end, which features a song-and-dance number with tap-dancing librarians singing the praises of public services – unlikely, but brilliant.
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Ed Jones no longer principal of West Jessamine High School
Ed Jones is no longer principal at West Jessamine High School, but Jessamine County Superintendent Lu Young said Thursday she cannot discuss the reason why until an ongoing personnel action is finished.
Tuesday was Jones' last day as principal, but he had been on suspension with pay since April 29, Young said. She declined to say whether Jones resigned or was fired. Jones had been principal at the 1,050-student high school since 2006.
Personnel actions typically take 20 to 30 days to complete, Young said.
Assistant Principal Scott Wells is acting principal, Young said.


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United chase Chelsea star
What the papers say: January 6
Daily Express
- Liverpool and Manchester City are facing a showdown over Birmingham's highly rated Nathan Redmond.
- Arsenal's attempt to seal Thierry Henry's loan return to the club has left manager Arsene Wenger's preparations for the FA Cup tie against Leeds in limbo.
Daily Mail
- Sir Alex Ferguson is considering a sensational move for unsettled Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
- Tottenham are ready to rival Chelsea for Juventus and Serbia winger Milos Krasic.
- Newcastle have had an improved £4million bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins rejected.
- Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has refused to rule out joining Manchester United.
The Guardian
- Liverpool officials are to request top-level talks with their Manchester United counterparts, in an attempt to defuse tensions before the two clubs meet at Old Trafford on 11 February.
The Sun
- Owen Coyle has told Chelsea that Gary Cahill is theirs to lose — despite interest from other clubs.
- Arsenal are hoping to complete Thierry Henry's loan signing by this morning — otherwise he will not play against Leeds.News Now - Sport News