In the trading of assets, an investorEquity TraderAn equity trader is someone who participates in the buying and selling of company shares on the equity market. Similar to someone who would invest in the debt capital markets, an equity trader invests in the equity capital markets and exchanges their money for company stocks instead of bonds. Bank careers are high-paying can take two types of positions: long and short. An investor can either buy an asset (going long), or sell it (going short). Long and short positions are further complicated by the two types of optionsStock OptionA stock option is a contract between two parties which gives the buyer the right to buy or sell underlying stocks at a predetermined price and within a specified time period. A seller of the stock option is called an option writer, the call and put. An investor may enter into a long put, a long call, a short put, or a short call. Furthermore, an investor can combine long and short positions into complex trading and hedging strategies.
In a long (buy) position, the investor is hoping for the price to rise. An investor in a long position will profit from a rise in price. The typical stock purchaseStock AcquisitionIn a stock acquisition, the individual shareholder(s) sell their interest in the company to a buyer. With a stock sale, the buyer is assuming ownership of both assets and liabilities – including potential liabilities from past actions of the business. The buyer is merely stepping into the shoes of the previous owner is a long stock asset purchase.
A long call position is one where an investor purchases a call option. Thus, a long call also benefits from a rise in the underlying assets price.
A long put position involves the purchase of a put option. The logic behind the "long" aspect of the put follows the same logic of the long call. A put option rises in value when the underlying asset drops in value. A long put rises in value with a drop in the underlying asset.
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In a long asset purchase, the potential downside/loss is the purchase price. The upside is unlimited.
In long calls and puts, the potential downsides are more complicated. These are explored further in our options case studyOptions Case Study - Long CallThis options case study demonstrates the complex interactions of options. Both put and call options have different payouts. To study the complex nature and interactions between options and the underlying asset, we present an options case study..
A short position is the exact opposite of a long position. The investor hopes for and benefits from a drop in the price of the security. Executing or entering a short position is a bit more complicated than purchasing the asset.
In the case of a short stock position, the investor hopes to profit from a drop in the stock price. This is done by borrowing X number of sharesStockWhat is a stock? An individual who owns stock in a company is called a shareholder and is eligible to claim part of the company's residual assets and earnings (should the company ever be dissolved). The terms "stock", "shares", and "equity" are used interchangeably. of the company from a stockbroker, and then selling the stock at the current market price. The investor then has an open position for X number of shares with the broker, that has to be closed in the future. If the price drops, the investor can purchase X amount of stock shares for less than the total price they sold the same number of shares for earlier. The excess cashCash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents are the most liquid of all assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents include money market securities, Bankers Acceptances, Treasury bills, commercial paper, and other money market instruments. is her profit.
– You put up a margin deposit as collateral for your brokerage firm to loan you 100 shares of the stock, which they already own.
– Now assume that, as you anticipated, the stock's price begins to fall. A few weeks later, the price of the stock has dropped all the way down to $30 a share. You don't expect it to go much, if any, lower than that, so you decide to close out your short sale.
– You now buy 100 shares of the stock for $3,000 ($30 x 100 = $3,000). You give those 100 shares of stock to your broker to pay him back for, replace, the 100 shares he loaned you. Having paid back the 100 share loan, you are no longer "short" the stock.
– You have made a $2,000 profit on your short sell trade. You received $5,000 when you sold the 100 shares your broker loaned you, but you were later able to buy 100 shares to pay him back with for only $3,000. Thus, your profit is figured as follows: $5,000 (received) – $3,000 (paid) = $2,000 (profit).
Short stock positions are typically only given to accredited investors, as it requires a great deal of trust between the investor and broker to lend shares to execute the short sale. In fact, even if the short is executed, the investor is usually required to place a margin deposit or collateral with the broker in exchange for the loaned shares.
Short call positions are entered into when the investor sells, or "writes", a call option. A short call position is the counter-party to a long call. The writer will profit from the short call position if the value of the call drops, or the value of the underlying drops.
Short put positions are entered into when the investor writes a put option. The writer will profit from the position if the value of the put drops, or when the value of the underlying exceeds the strike price of the option.
Short positions for other assets can be executed through a derivative known as swaps. A credit default swap, for example, is a contract where the issuer will pay out a sum to the buyer if an underlying asset fails or defaults.
There is a wide variety of long and short positions that traders may adopt. A knowledgeable investor will have grasped the many advantages and disadvantages of each individual type of long and short positions before attempting to incorporate using them in his or her trading strategy.
Aroon IndicatorAroon Indicator - Technical AnalysisThe aroon indicator uses the aroon-up and aroon-down calculations to identify the beginning of a new trend, or a changing trend in the market. It can also be used to identify ranging or consolidating markets, or to gauge the strength of a trend.


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The making of a social documentary photographer
April 18, 2008 4:59 AM CDT
Milton Rogovin: The Making of a Social Documentary Photographer
By Melanie Herzog
Seattle: Center for Creative Photography and University of Washington Press, 2006
176 pp, paperback, $30
In 1957, Milton Rogovin was an optometrist in Buffalo. Today, at age 98, he is one of the country's foremost documentary photographers.
How does one go from being a Buffalo optometrist to becoming an internationally recognized documentary photographer? That is the story told in Melanie Herzog's lavishly illustrated biography, "Milton Rogovin: The Making of a Social Documentary Photographer."
As an epigraph to one of the book's chapters, Herzog uses an apt quote from Anatoly Lunacharsky: 'For no one determines his own way, but the way of any man is determined, to a great extent, by his times and surroundings.' Milton Rogovin's biography illustrates the truth of that statement.
Milton Rogovin was born on December 30, 1909, to a Russian-Jewish immigrant family. His father peddled fruits and vegetables and then opened a small dry goods store. Rogovin remembers there was no end to his mother's work. When she wasn't busy cooking, sewing, and cleaning, she worked in the family store.
In 1927, Rogovin entered Columbia University to study optometry. Then came the Great Depression.
It was in the context of the Great Depression that Milton Rogovin was radicalized. In 1933, unemployment in the US reached 25 percent. Rogovin says, 'What I saw around me and personally experienced completely changed my thinking. I could no longer be indifferent to people, especially the poor and forgotten ones.'
Rogovin attended classes organized by the Communist Party USA and became convinced that 'socialism was the path we should take to create a more equitable society.'
It was through the radical press that he discovered the writings and photographs of Jacob Riis, who was 'trying to make people aware of the dreadful conditions of people living on the East Side of Manhattan,' and of Lewis Hine's photographs 'showing children working in coal mines, glass blowing factories, and textile mines.' He also became familiar with the work of Francisco Goya, Honore Daumier and Kathe Kollwitz. These photographers and artists were to have a lasting influence on his work.
Through a friend, Bernard Hermann, who would later become famous as the composer of many of the scores of Alfred Hitchcock's films, including "Psycho," Rogovin developed an interest in and appreciation for classical music. That appreciation is reflected in the title that he chose for one of his works, 'Quartets," four sets of photographs showing subjects over the span of decades.
In 1942, Rogovin bought his first camera from a friend, a professional photographer, who also gave him some lessons in developing and printing. A year later, while serving in the Air Force, he entered a photograph of a waterfall in a contest. It won first prize.
Had it not been for McCarthyism, Rogovin's photography might have remained just a hobby; but McCarthyism profoundly changed his life. In 1957, Rogovin was called before the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). The press called him 'Buffalo's Number One Red.' Although he and his brother kept the optometry office open, many of their patients left them, fearing guilt by association.
Rogovin recalls, 'As it turned out, there was also a positive side to these attacks.' A friend, a professor of music at Buffalo State College, invited Rogovin to accompany him and take photographs while he made sound recordings in an African American storefront church. 'I readily accepted my friend's offer since I felt I could once again speak out about the problems of the poor, but this time through my photography,' said Rogovin.
The result was Rogovin's "Storefront Churches" series, which was published in Aperture magazine with an introduction by Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois. Rogovin said the series was a "crucial factor in turning me away from being a casual photographer to being a committed social documentary photographer.'
Since that first series, Rogovin has produced series documenting the lives of working people in New York, Appalachia, Scotland, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Mexico, France, Czechoslovakia, Spain, Germany, Chile and China, including the lives of coal miners and steelworkers. Explaining his choice of subjects, Rogovin adds, 'I … look at things from a Marxist perspective…. I feel my priority should be to create…. a better understanding of the problems facing working people, the unemployed, the women, the children—the 'forgotten ones.'
Rogovin sometimes disavows an interest in aesthetics. Herzog quotes him as saying, 'They always ask me about lines. I don't know from lines.' Yet, Herzog writes, in 'talking about particular photographs, he articulates ways in which 'everything works,' including details that provide visual balance, areas of light and dark, and, yes, lines.' The 126 photographs in the book beautifully illustrate that aesthetic awareness.
To return to the original question, how does an optometrist become one of the country's foremost documentary photographers, Milton Rogovin provides a succinct answer: 'In the 1950s when the federal government tried to silence those of us organizing for the rights of working people, I refused to be silenced. I turned to documentary photography as a way of speaking out." As Herzog's biography shows, that is part of the answer but not the whole answer.
Everyone interested in photography and working class culture owes a debt of gratitude to Melanie Herzog and the Center for Creative Photography and the University of Washington press for producing this piece of American history.

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Clinical trials have a critical role in bringing new and more effective drugs, devices and tests into our lives. However it may be difficult for patients to decide whether a specific clinical trial is right for them. It is easy to find reports in the media that may cause some to worry, but enrolling and participating in a clinical trial can be a positive experience. It is estimated that 20 million Americans enroll in clinical trials each year.
Patients considering participation in a clinical trial should understand what a trial is, and what it is not, and make their decisions based upon a full appreciation of the facts. Important facts include information on specific requirements of participation, why the study is being done, and any incentives the researchers have for doing the clinical trial.
Clinical trials are "experiments" to test the effectiveness, and sometimes the safety, of new treatments or tests. They are not guaranteed to produce benefits for all participants, although they may be the only way to access such treatments at that time. The scientific design of clinical trials is required to be sure that the results, positive or negative, are acceptable to the medical community at large. Each patient must decide whether these methods meet their needs.
In a typical trial, the new treatment is compared to an existing treatment or perhaps no treatment at all. Participants may be assigned to a treatment group at random (like the flip of a coin) to be sure that the new treatment is fairly tested. The patient is not allowed to choose the group in which they will be assigned. So some participants may not get the new treatment, and those who do may not do better than those given the standard treatment. It is important to understand that the main purpose of the study is to measure the effectiveness and safety of the new treatment or device, and not to guarantee a personal benefit. When a patient decides to participate, he or she is deciding that the possibility of receiving the new treatment is worth the risk of not receiving any benefit.
There are many benefits to participation. The trial may be the only way to obtain new treatments early on, and the treatments and tests used to measure their effectiveness are usually provided at no cost. Participants often are evaluated more consistently through a course of treatment and may have greater access to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The most significant benefit is to the general public, in helping doctors evaluate new treatments and make the best ones available to everyone more quickly.
It is also important to know that all clinical trials must conform to strict legal and ethical standards. At MemorialCare facilities, all studies must be reviewed, and approved by the MHS Institutional Review Board (IRB). This group of doctors, nurses, hospital leaders and community representatives must be satisfied that patients are fully protected, and that they are given all the facts about a clinical trial, before it is allowed to proceed.
Nevertheless, there is always some risk in participating in studies of new treatments. In many cases the risk is very small, such as bruising from having blood drawn or being embarrassed by sensitive questions, but sometimes serious side effects or worsening illness may occur. Patients must understand the risks of participating in a clinical trial and decide what level of risk is acceptable to them before they agree to enroll. Sometimes, participation may not be the best choice. And in some cases, patients will want to seek help from family, friends or a trusted physician before they agree to take part in a clinical study. The physician researcher always wants the patient to be comfortable with his or her decision. Little is gained if the patient enrolls only to quickly drop out — or not follow study procedures — because of second thoughts.
What is the actual purpose of this trial?
What are the benefits of my participation?
What are my responsibilities, if I agree to take part?
Will I, or my insurance carrier, have to pay for participating in the study?
Who is sponsoring the study, and why?
Will the information I provide, and my records, be kept confidential?
The answers to these, and similar questions, should assist in making the best decision on participating in a clinical trial.


The Risen Court is a ritual site in northern Coldharbour, just east of the Manor of Revelry. A dremora named Brolsgerbwd resides here. Several undead and a bone colossus will rise to fight you as well.
Defeat the Dremora necromancer, Brolsgerbwd, at the Risen Court.
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New quasi-two-dimensional (2.5D) approach to description of three-dimensional (3D) flows in ducts is proposed. It generalizes quasi-one-dimensional (quasi-1D, 1.5D) theories. Calculations are performed in the (x; y) plane, but variable width of duct in the z direction is taken into account. Derivation of 2.5D approximation equations is given. Tests for verification of 2.5D calculations are proposed. Parametrical 2.5D calculations of flow with hydrogen combustion in an elliptical combustor of a high-speed aircraft, investigated within HEXAFLY-INT international project, are described. Optimal scheme of fuel injection is found and explained. For one regime, 2.5D and 3D calculations are compared. The new approach is recommended for use during preliminary design of combustion chambers.


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He had previously got experience in investments funds, securities custody and administration and wealth structuring in one of the major Luxembourg banks.
He is a member of ALFI, the Luxembourg Investment Funds Association, of ILA, the Luxembourg institute of Directors, and a founding member, and director until 2006, of the Luxembourg professional association of portfolio managers (ALGAFI).
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Five Reflections on the Free Agent Frenzy
By Mike Colligan July 4th, 2011
Raffi Torres turned his playoff performance into a higher payday with Phoenix (Icon SMI)
It's been 72 hours since the start of free agency and the steady stream of signings has slowed to a drip, but General Managers aren't quite on vacation just yet.
For the second time in two weeks, the 'San Jose Wild' and 'Minnesota Sharks' made a blockbuster deal when overpaid scorers Dany Heatley and Martin Havlat switched teams on Sunday night. James O'Brien at ProHockeyTalk on NBC was the only one who saw the Heatley trade coming, but there were other weekend moves that caught our attention as well.
Without further ado, it's time for our annual free agent frenzy reflections…
What was Greg Sherman thinking?
After shipping goaltender Craig Anderson to Ottawa at the trade deadline, the Colorado Avalanche were expected to be suitors for prized free agent Tomas Vokoun. Instead, Avs GM Greg Sherman left the hockey world collectively scratching their head after he acquired Semyon Varlamov from the Washington Capitals for a 2012 first-round pick and a second-rounder in 2012 or 2013.
Sherman quickly signed the restricted free agent Varlamov to a three-year deal averaging $2.83m per season before adding JS Giguere as a veteran safety valve at $1.25m over the next two seasons. Varlamov hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy or handle the duties as a number one option, but it's Sherman's method of acquisition that's still hard to comprehend.
Negotiations between Varlamov and the Capitals were at an impasse and the Russian goaltender was threatening to bolt for the KHL. With talented tenders Michal Neuvirth and Braden Holtby already signed, Caps GM George McPhee was wise to call Varlamov's bluff publicly by saying "If he wants to go to the KHL, let him go." Washington wasn't in a panic situation, but they weren't exactly in a position of high-leverage either.
Sherman could have signed Varlamov to an offer sheet on identical terms and only surrendered a second-round pick. Some GM's don't believe in offer sheets, but that's at least where negotiations should have begun. If Colorado struggles again this season, the first-rounder could be a lottery pick in a very strong 2012 draft class. If that's the case, this move could eventually cost Sherman his job.
Another goalie misjudges the market
Last year it was Evgeni Nabokov who miscalculated his value in the free agent market before getting fed up and leaving for (what he thought was going to be) a rich payday. This summer the unrealistic dreamer was Tomas Vokoun.
Despite the annual struggles of the Florida Panthers, the 35-year-old Vokoun has been a model of consistency. No other goalie in the NHL has started more than 50 games and finished among the top seven in save percentage in each of the past three seasons.
For a goalie who had never tested free agency before, he was excited. After watching Ilya Bryzgalov (a goalie picked up off waivers in 2007) sign a nine-year, $51m deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, Vokoun was seeing dollar signs. But it never happened.
"Obviously I was disappointed," Vokoun said yesterday with a sigh. "I thought I would draw more interest than I did and honestly I had the best offer from my old team. I didn't take it and after that it wasn't pretty."
Vokoun said Florida's offer was "a lot of higher" than the $1.5m he'll be earning with Washington next season and he had the option of staying with the team for his choice of two or three years.
Tomas Vokoun is this year's Evgeni Nabokov (Rabbethan/wikimedia)
After Vokoun turned down the offer, Panthers GM Dale Tallon quickly moved on to Plan B. Tallon signed veteran Jose Theodore to a two-year deal at $1.5m that allows Scott Clemmensen and mega-prospect Jacob Markstrom more time to develop. Elsewhere, goalie-starved teams like Colorado acquired Varlamov and Phoenix signed Mike Smith as their starter, making Vokoun's chance at a big payday disappear.
"Whatever the circumstances or reasons why it happened, I don't know," Vokoun said. "Honestly I didn't have a whole lot of offers and fortunately for me – the money's not great – but the opportunity is unbelievable. Obviously it was a disappointing day for me on July 1. For whatever reason, basically [I] was in a bad spot and Washington came in."
Vokoun's agent Mike Santos has to take some of the blame for not preparing the goaltender for a shallow market. As teams attempt to lock up their own goaltenders long-term or opt to go with cheaper free agent options, the days of luring Roberto Luongo with $64m seem to be disappearing.
The player often has the final say, but when options are limited the agent has to make sure his client's expectations are realistic.
Playoff performers cash in
If you're a soon-to-be free agent worried whether another NHL contract is in your future, beg to be traded to a playoff team.
Last summer, Raffi Torres had to be wondering if his cell phone was still working after leaving the Buffalo Sabres for free agency and receiving very little interest. Eventually Torres took a 64-percent paycut from his 2009 salary to sign with the Vancouver Canucks on August 25. Torres had a decent regular season with the Canucks registering 14 goals and 15 assists, but it was under the playoff spotlight that he caught the attention of NHL executives.
Torres leveled Brent Seabrook with a questionable, yet monster hit in Round 1 and then scored the game-winning goal with 19 seconds left in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. His line with Max Lapierre and Jannik Hansen was arguably the Canucks' best in the Final and this time on July 1 he was one of the first players signed.
Other playoff heroes cashed in as well. Sean Bergenheim exploded with nine goals in 16 playoff games during his first season with the Tampa Bay Lightning and was rewarded with a 4-year, $11m deal from Florida.
Joel Ward scored 10 goals this season for the Nashville Predators, but kicked it up a notch in the postseason and carried the Predators into the second round with 13 points in 12 games. That quick flash of brilliance was enough for Caps GM George McPhee to reward the grinder with $12m over four years.
Max Talbot was even able to cash in on his playoff performance from three seasons ago. Talbot's pair of goals in Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Final were some of the greatest in Pittsburgh Penguins history, but the Philadelphia Flyers failed to notice Talbot has only scored 11 goals since then. They signed Talbot to a five-year deal worth $9m and to make matters worse, the structure of the deal isn't even CBA compliant.
Verne Fiddler is overvalued?
The Phoenix Coyotes still operate under a league-mandated budget and have creatively found ways to save every dollar possible. When GM Don Maloney signed Verne Fiddler two years ago at a $1.1m cap hit, he saw an undervalued player capable of winning faceoffs and helping the team in a number of small ways.
Boyd Gordon (left) is a wizard in the faceoff circle (Icon SMI)
Fiddler did exactly that and his play with Phoenix earned him a raise this summer that was a little too rich for Maloney's blood. After Fiddler signed a three-year deal with Dallas at a $1.8m cap hit on July 1, the Coyotes moved on and found a capable replacement in Boyd Gordon.
At a slightly cheaper $1.325m hit, Gordon will be expected to fill the void left by Fiddler's departure. The 27-year-old is an excellent penalty killer and is as talented as anyone in the faceoff circle. Gordon won 58-percent of his faceoffs last season and in the playoffs his win percentage jumped to an unbelievable 68.8.
No one is talking about the signing of Gordon (or the Phoenix Coyotes for that matter), but it's hard to find a better 'value signing' in the first three days of free agency.
[We'll have more on the Coyotes and their approach to building a winner in our 'Phoenix Rising' series next week]
The winners of Free Agency were the ones who stayed idle
Signing high-priced free agents on July 1 isn't the way to build a champion in the salary-capped NHL, but don't tell that to new Buffalo owner Terry Pegula. Pegula essentially unloaded a dump truck full of cash in GM Darcy Regier's office and told him to have at it. The Sabres threw $40m at second-pairing defenseman Christian Ehrhoff and then $27m at free agent Ville Leino. Credit goes to Pegula for showing the willingness to spend, but this wasn't the market to do it in.
On the other hand, the big free agent splashes for the Winnipeg ownership group were Randy Jones and Tanner Glass. Jets season ticket holders that just plopped down money for multi-year plans with the new team might be feeling a little uneasy right now, but in the long run, the patience shown by GM Kevin Cheveldayoff will be for the best.
The dollars being handed out this summer weren't anything out of the ordinary, but the crop of free agents to choose from was noticeably worse than previous years. As some teams scrambled to a higher salary cap floor (Florida) and other GM's were forced to make a splash to save their jobs (Scott Howson in Columbus), the free agent premium is greater than ever.
The salary cap rose to unexpected levels this offseason and it's probably safe to assume that it'll come down in some shape or form in the future. The teams that didn't splurge on massive long-term deals this weekend will be better off when the new CBA landscape is hammered out next summer.
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45 S 8th St, Minneapolis MN - 55402
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Breakfast And Evening Receptions, Plus A Business Center And Grocery Shopping Service Are Welcome Amenities For Our Guests At The Non-Smoking Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis Downtown/City Center, An All-Suite Hotel Conveniently Connected To The Minneapolis Skyway. This Five-Story Property Has 124 Spacious Suites That All Offer Separate Living Areas With Sofa Beds, Marble Bathrooms, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Free Wi-Fi, Ipod Docking Stations And Flat-Panel Hdtvs With Premium Cable And Pay Movies. In The Morning, Gear Up For The Day With A Breakfast Buffet Served Daily And On The House, And You Can Pick Up Complimentary Coffee And Newspapers In The Lobby. On Select Weekday Evenings, You Can Wind Down At The Free Manager'S Reception. The Hotel Has A Business Center, A Fitness Facility, Atm, Concierge Desk, Grocery Shopping Service And A Guest Laundry. On-Site Parking Is Available And Pets Are Welcome, Both For An Additional Fee. Located Off I-394, The Residence Inn By Marriott Is Less Than One Mile From Minneapolis Convention Center And Target Field, Home Of Minnesota Twins Baseball. U.S. Bank Stadium, Guthrie Theater, Walker Art Museum And Minneapolis Sculpture Center Are Within A Couple Of Miles. The Mall Of America In Bloomington Is A 16-Minute Drive. The Amtrak Station Is Four Miles From The Hotel, And Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Is 12 Miles.
Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot by Marriott
425 S 2nd St, Minneapolis MN - 55401
Our Guests Will Find Free Breakfast, Evening Meals And Wi-Fi, All In A Location Close To Area Attractions At The Non-Smoking Residence Inn Minneapolis At The Depot. The Four-Floor, Pet-Friendly Residence Inn Minneapolis At The Depot Has 131 Rooms That All Include Separate Living Areas With Sofa Beds, Pillowtop Mattresses, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Flat-Panel Lcd Tvs With Premium Cable Channels And Pay Movies, Am/Fm Clock Radios And Complimentary Wi-Fi. In The Morning, Guests Can Fuel Up For The Day With A Continental Breakfast Buffet Served On The House. On Weeknights In The Evening, The Hotel Serves A Complimentary Light Meal With Beverages. The Hotel Bar And Grill Serves Three Meals A Day, And Room Service Is An Option. There'S Also Free Coffee In The Lobby. Recreation Comes In The Form Of An Indoor Pool And A Fitness Center. Covered Parking Is Available, And Pets Are Welcome, Both For An Additional Fee. Located In Downtown Minneapolis At The Historic Depot, Residence Inn Is Adjacent To A Seasonal Indoor Ice Skating Rink About A Mile From The Convention Center. Catch A Play At The Famed Guthrie Theater, A Six-Minute Walk, Or A Vikings Game At U.S. Bank Stadium, A 10-Minute Walk. Stroll To The Stone Arch Bridge, Eight Minutes Away. The University Of Minnesota And Mall Of America Are Within A 15-Minute Drive. It'S Eight Miles To Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis Plymouth
2750 Annapolis Cir N, Plymouth MN - 55441
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Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis Edina
3400 Edinborough Way, Edina MN - 55435
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Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis Eden Prairie
7780 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie MN - 55344
Free Hot Breakfasts, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking And An Outdoor Pool Add Extra Value For Our Guests At The Non-Smoking Residence Inn Eden Prairie. This Low-Rise Hotel Has 128 Non-Smoking Rooms With Full Kitchens Featuring A Stovetop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cookware And Tableware. Pets Are Welcome For An Additional Fee. You Can Sprawl Out On A Thick Mattress, Crisp Cotton Sheets And Fluffy Down Pillows. Spacious Work Desks Offer Plenty Of Room For Busy Professionals. You Can Google, Tweet Or Post With Free Wi-Fi. Rooms Also Feature Coffeemakers, Hairdryers And Sofa Beds. Savor Succulent Sausage, Crispy Bacon, Yummy Eggs And More At The Free Hot Breakfast. You Can Work Up A Sweat In The Fitness Center Or On The Sports Court. An On-Site Business Center Is Available As Well. Make A Splash In The Seasonal Outdoor Pool Or Grill Up Some Burgers At The Outdoor Barbeque Area. You Can Mix And Mingle Over Cold Beer, Soothing Wine And Light Appetizers At The Free Evening Reception. Parking Is Free. Residence Inn Eden Prairie Is Two Miles From I-494 And A 17-Minute Drive From The Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. You Can Drive 13 Minutes To The Mall Of America, The Largest Shopping Mall In The Nation, For Some Retail Therapy. Swing For The Fences And Head Over To Target Field, Home Of The Minnesota Twins Baseball Team, A 20-Minute Drive. Skiers And Outdoor Types Pound The Powder At The Buck Hill Ski Area, A 22-Minute Drive. The Hotel Is 13 Miles From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Residence Inn by Marriott Bloomington by Mall of America
7850 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington MN - 55425
Tasty Treats, Airport Shuttle Service And Full Kitchens Are All Included At The Non-Smoking Residence Inn Bloomington By Mall Of America. All 128 Suites At The Four-Story Residence Inn Bloomington By Mall Of America Offer Guests The Comforts Of Plush, Signature Bedding, Sofa Beds And Cable Tv With Premium Channels And Pay Movies. Each Room Also Includes A Full Kitchen With Stovetop, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Cookware And Eating Utensils. Daily Breakfast Is Complimentary, And So Are The Evening Receptions, Held Monday Through Thursday. Guests Enjoy The Indoor/Outdoor Connecting Pool And Hot Tub Year-Round, And The Gym Is Great For Staying In Shape. Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities And A Business Center Are Available On-Site. Shuttle Service Is Complimentary. Free Parking Is Available During Your Stay Only, While Park-And-Fly Is Available For An Additional Fee. Pets Are Welcome For An Additional Fee. The Residence Inn Is Conveniently Situated Off Of I-494, One Block From The Water Park Of America. The Hotel Is Less Than A Mile From The Famous Mall Of America And Ikea, As Well As The Light Rail Station Leading Guests To Downtown Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Is Just Five Miles Away, And Healthpartners Is One-And-A-Half Miles From The Hotel.
Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis St. Paul/Roseville
2985 Centre Pointe Dr, Roseville MN - 55113
With Suites Featuring Separate Living And Sleeping Areas And Full Kitchens, Plus An Indoor Pool And Hot Tub On-Site, The Non-Smoking Residence Inn Roseville Is Popular With Our Guests Staying In The Area. This Three-Story Hotel Has 108 Suites, All Non-Smoking. Each Room Includes A Cable Tv, Work Desk, Sitting Area With Sofa And Full Kitchen With Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Coffeemaker, Cookware And Utensils. Guests Can Enjoy A Complimentary Buffet Breakfast Each Morning. The Hotel Features An Indoor Pool, Hot Tub And Fitness Center. There Are Also Barbeque Facilities, A 24-Hour Market And Grocery Shopping Services Available. Parking Is Free. The Residence Inn Is Off Of I-35W, Two Miles From Rosedale Shopping Center. The Como Zoo And The Minnesota State Fairgrounds Are Both A 10-Minute Drive From The Hotel. It'S Also 10 Minutes To The University Of Minnesota Campus, And 15 Minutes To Downtown Minneapolis Or Downtown St. Paul. The Mall Of America Is 20 Minutes Away. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Is 15 Miles From The Hotel.
Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis St. Paul/Eagan
1560 Quarry Road, Eagan MN - 55121
Stop At Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis-St Paul Airp To Discover The Wonders Of Eagan (Mn). The Property Features A Wide Range Of Facilities To Make Your Stay A Pleasant Experience. Service-Minded Staff Will Welcome And Guide You At Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis-St Paul Airp. Each Guestroom Is Elegantly Furnished And Equipped With Handy Amenities. The Property Offers Various Recreational Opportunities. Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis-St Paul Airp Combines Warm Hospitality With A Lovely Ambiance To Make Your Stay In Eagan (Mn) Unforgettable.
45 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN - 55402
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2750 Annapolis Cir N, Plymouth, MN - 55441
Rooms With Flat-Panel Tvs, Ipod Docks And Full Kitchens Are The Draw At The Non-Smoking Residence Inn Minneapolis Plymouth, Where Breakfast And Parking Are Free. The Bright And Contemporary Residence ...
3400 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN - 55435
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7780 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN - 55344
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7850 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN - 55425
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2985 Centre Pointe Dr, Roseville, MN - 55113
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Leonardo da Vinci's Secret Vineyard
November 3, 2016 Louisa Wine News Leave a comment
Closed to the public for five centuries, Casa degli Atellani— in the heart of the Milan, Italy– has recently reopened to curious tourists. The estate houses plenty of treasures for fans of Italian history, art and culture. But it's also home to an intriguing secret dating back to the Renaissance-era — a newly restored vineyard owned by Leonardo da Vinci.
When da Vinci left Florence for Milan in the late 15th century, he arrived with a cover letter that described him as a weapons maker and laid out in exquisite detail the various arms he could produce.
At the bottom of his résumé, he added a couple of lines: In times of peace, he wrote, he could paint and serve as an architect. The man who went on to paint the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper didn't even bother to mention another skill: grape grower.
A little-known detail about Leonardo's life and passions is that he owned a small vineyard that the duke of Milan gave to him for painting The Last Supper, says historian and author Jacopo Ghilardotti.
Today, half a millennium later, that vineyard has been restored to reproduce essentially the same grape the genius cultivated.
Continue reading more about the quest to restore this secret vineyard in this article.
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using System;
using System.Reflection;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using SST.Enums;
using SST.Interfaces;
using SST.Model;
using SST.Util;

namespace SST.Core.Commands.Owner
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Command: Stop the current server.
    /// </summary>
    public class StopServerCmd : IBotCommand
    {
        private readonly bool _isIrcAccessAllowed = true;
        private readonly Type _logClassType = MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType;
        private readonly string _logPrefix = "[CMD:STOPSERVER]";
        private readonly int _qlMinArgs = 2;
        private readonly SynServerTool _sst;
        private readonly UserLevel _userLevel = UserLevel.Owner;

        /// <summary>
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="StopServerCmd"/> class.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="sst">The main class.</param>
        public StopServerCmd(SynServerTool sst)
        {
            _sst = sst;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the minimum arguments for the IRC command.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The minimum arguments for the IRC command.</value>
        public int IrcMinArgs { get { return _qlMinArgs + 1; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets a value indicating whether this command can be accessed from IRC.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value><c>true</c> if this command can be accessed from IRC; otherwise, <c>false</c>.</value>
        public bool IsIrcAccessAllowed
        {
            get { return _isIrcAccessAllowed; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the minimum arguments for the QL command.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The minimum arguments for the QL command.</value>
        public int QlMinArgs
        {
            get { return _qlMinArgs; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the command's status message.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The command's status message.</value>
        public string StatusMessage { get; set; }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the user level.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The user level.</value>
        public UserLevel UserLevel
        {
            get { return _userLevel; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Displays the argument length error.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="c">The command args</param>
        public async Task DisplayArgLengthError(Cmd c)
        {
            StatusMessage = GetArgLengthErrorMessage(c);
            await SendServerTell(c, StatusMessage);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Executes the specified command asynchronously.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="c">The command argument information.</param>
        public async Task<bool> ExecAsync(Cmd c)
        {
            int delay;
            if (int.TryParse(Helpers.GetArgVal(c, 1), out delay) && delay >= 0)
            {
                StatusMessage = string.Format(
                            "^1[ATTENTION] ^7This server will be shutting down in^1 ***{0}***^7 seconds. Thanks for playing!",
                            delay);
                await SendServerSay(c, StatusMessage);

                Log.Write(string.Format(
                    "Server will shut down in {0} seconds", delay), _logClassType, _logPrefix);

                // ReSharper disable once UnusedVariable (synchronous)
                var s = Task.Run(async delegate
                {
                    await Task.Delay(delay * 1000);
                    await _sst.QlCommands.SendToQlAsync("stopserver", false);
                });
                return true;
            }
            await DisplayArgLengthError(c);
            return false;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the argument length error message.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="c">The command argument information.</param>
        /// <returns>
        /// The argument length error message, correctly color-formatted depending on its destination.
        /// </returns>
        public string GetArgLengthErrorMessage(Cmd c)
        {
            return string.Format(
                "^1[ERROR]^3 Usage: {0}{1} delay - delay must be a number in seconds and greater than 0",
                CommandList.GameCommandPrefix,
                ((c.FromIrc) ? (string.Format("{0} {1}",
                c.CmdName, c.Args[1])) : c.CmdName));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Sends a QL say message if the command was not sent from IRC.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="c">The command argument information.</param>
        /// <param name="message">The message.</param>
        public async Task SendServerSay(Cmd c, string message)
        {
            if (!c.FromIrc)
                await _sst.QlCommands.QlCmdSay(message, false);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Sends a QL tell message if the command was not sent from IRC.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="c">The command argument information.</param>
        /// <param name="message">The message.</param>
        public async Task SendServerTell(Cmd c, string message)
        {
            if (!c.FromIrc)
                await _sst.QlCommands.QlCmdTell(message, c.FromUser);
        }
    }
}

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JPNA Votes Down Marginal Street Project
by Times Staff • March 17, 2017 • 0 Comments
After eight community, abutter and planning and zoning meetings, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) voted 18 to 14 against a condo development project at 298 Marginal Street.
Attorney for the project, Diane Modica, and architect, Beth Whittaker, again made their pitch to JPNA members to transform a vacant lot with dilapidated garages into a modern, three-story building that will include seven condo units and seven parking spaces.
Despite reducing the height of the building to 34 feet, recessing balconies and reducing some of the building's massing, some JPNA members still were not convinced that enough was done to address community concerns.
Residents like Nick Martin said while there were some reductions here and there of a couples of inches or a few feet he was not really satisfied with the changes.
"I keep hearing six inches or a foot here and there but the proposal ignores all the major issues," said Martin. "The building is still almost 100 ft. long, there are the same amount of units and while we've had a lot of input we haven't gotten to what we've asked for."
Another resident said the main issue for her was that the project is on a dead end street and felt that such a large development would add additional stress to the street. She also feared that her skyline views would be blocked even though Boston Zoning Code suggests no one has water and skyline views for a project on a buildable lot that is under 35 ft.
Former City Councilor Mike Ross supported the project. Ross moved from Mission Hill to Eastie to 282-286 Marginal St.–another condo project that Whittaker designed to great fanfare in the neighborhood. There Whittaker and the development team created a 4-story, 9-unit condo development on a vacant lot–similar to the proposal at 298 Marginal St.. The lot, located at 282-286 Marginal St. has long been empty and an eyesore in the neighborhood. Those condos sold in the high $300K and up depending on size of the units.
Ross said he and his neighbors at 282-286 Marginal supported the project because the parcel has been an eyesore for far too long and pointed to the great work Whittaker did at his condo development.
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J.K. Simmons Eager to Return in 'Spider-Man 4'
J.K. Simmons Eager to Return in Spider-Man 4
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One of Spidey's main foes from Spider-Man 3 is eager to face off against the wall-crawler once more in Spider-Man 4 - J.K. Simmons, who plays the loud-mouthed editor-in-chief of The Daily Bugle, J.J. Jonah Jameson. Simmons told the Portugese blog JUDAO.com that he hopes to return to the role soon.
When asked about Spider-Man 4, Simmons said "There's talking and talking, on the character, on the possible movie. I've received several calls. But nothing firm on that. [...] I do expect to be on the fourth movie, though. I hope so. I'm really able to do it and will be great playing that character again."
Spider-Man 4 currently lacks a director or a script, and it is unknown whether director Sam Raimi, or franchise stars Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst intend to return for the fourth film.


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Jushin Liger Shoot Interview
Written by: Arnold Furious
I have no idea what to expect here. Liger can speak a little English but how fluent he'll be is another thing. Plus the Japanese are traditionally very respectful so I don't expect any stories of how Shinya Hashimoto got really drunk and tried to have sex with him (or if he does, he's not sharing). Or any bitching at all. I like bitching in my shoots if I'm really honest. That's why Jim Cornette's shoot is the greatest, ever. Be interesting to see what Liger has to say about his career though. So, let's hit it.
We're in Santa Monica, California. November 1st 2004. Gabe Sapolsky is the interviewer and the interview will be conducted via an interpreter. Makes sense. Liger wears his mask throughout.
He remembers watching Tatsumi Fujinami and wanting to become a pro-wrestler. He liked Mr Fuji and Andre The Giant and went to see the show just to see how big Andre was.
Breaking In/Mexico
He wasn't tall enough to work for New Japan so he went over to Mexico and eventually he ended up back with New Japan when they knew he was good. He wanted to work for New Japan because that's where he saw Fujinami. Once he'd started in Mexico he knew he'd always be a pro-wrestler but his goal was NJPW. He talks about how he had no money when he went to Mexico. He ate two sandwiches and nothing else a day for months. He never even considered giving up though. He talks about learning lucha technique in Mexico but also he learned that he needed to make his matches look realistic. NJPW came in for him, which he says is a good thing or he might have died of starvation. He thinks New Japan felt pity for Liger, which is why they brought him back. It's weird hearing Liger laugh all the time. He didn't have any matches in Mexico, he just trained there. He then went to the New Japan Dojo. His trainers were Fujiwara and a few others, which I can't clearly hear. He says he even had some training from Tiger Mask. He goes off on a tangent to say he cheered for Dynamite Kid over Tiger Mask and he's never said that on TV before. Gary Michael Cappetta must be going nuts – SCOOP! TM's advice was that wrestlers are strong. If he became strong then it wouldn't matter if he was small. Liger says he hated Fujiwara during training because he hurt him so badly he made him cry several times. Liger talks about not having to prove himself at the Dojo but everyone was constantly prepared for a challenge. Muta, Chono, Naoki Sano, Takada were all in his class. Liger says his first impression of Muta was that he was a little strange and off in his own world. Everyone laughs at that. Liger didn't think he'd become a really good wrestler or spit out mist.
New Japan/Yamada
1984 Liger debuted under his real name Keiichi Yamada. His debut match was watched by Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch because he told them he was making his first appearance. They wanted to have a look. Liger says he didn't feel he was ready to debut but Fujiwara just told him to do his best. He thinks NJPW saw nothing in him back then. Liger says watching it he'd think there was nothing special about this wrestler. Mr Yamamoto thought he was going to quit any day and didn't expect him to make it into the ring at all. Mr Fuji gave him tips on how to behave in order for the rest of the guys to accept him. Liger got sent on a lot of errands by the other guys especially to get beer AFTER all the stores had closed. Liger considered this to be just part of the business and he never thought about quitting.
England/Stampede
Liger got a chance to work in England with Marc Rocco and that's where he got hired to work for Stampede. Just heard Liger say "fish and chips", that was REALLY weird. He talks about the round system in England and how he had a hard time adapting to that style. He remembers eating fish and chips and it was really good. It's all about food to him! Awesome. He talks about Steven Regal and Marc Rocco and how he was impressed with them as workers. He picked up a fair few moves in Europe that aren't done elsewhere so it helped him. Liger says in England he was the only Japanese but in Canada there were eight. He says the lifestyle was more like it was in Japan. There weren't any fish and chips but he liked it anyway. Awesome. Loving that. He calls Stu Hart a "tough old bastard". He says he got along with Owen really well because they were the same sort of age. He talks about how Stu used sign language to explain the training and how much it hurt in the Dungeon with Stu's "hard bones". Liger talks about always staring at Cuban Assassin because he was so hairy. HAHAHAHA. He talks about how good Owen was. He'd get any move after only being shown it once. Liger took a lot longer to learn anything. He tried to take everything he could as an influence and adapt it to his size. Road story – Liger peed in a coke cup and he tried to throw it out of the window but it blew back in and hit the other passenger. HAHAHA. Those wacky Japanese. Anyway, NJPW wanted him to come back so that cut his Stampede run short.
New Japan/Juniors
He wasn't sure why they wanted him back but he wanted to work there especially with a junior tournament coming up, which he thought he might do well in. He lost in the first round and thought "what am I doing here?" He thought he'd get stuck at the bottom of the juniors forever. Liger started learning martial arts to make himself more distinctive. He talks about Inoki and how he got nervous around him. Inoki had a presence about him. Gabe asks him how it feels to now be in a position like Inoki was then. "God like". Liger shakes his head. He's so modest. This is why the IWC just loves him. He compares himself to a monkey God rather than Inoki. "He's already nervous about this ROH match. Don't expect too much out of him" – Interpreter while Liger nods in agreement and Gabe laughs. Nice. He explains about how Inoki did everything in his career and how he was the first to cross boundaries. Everything since is just repeats. He compares Inoki to the Beatles in the music business. He talks about how there wasn't a big star in the junior division. TM had gone and Cobra had moved up to heavyweight.
Jushin Liger
Or Jyushin Lyger. Remember – the more Y's you use, the smarkier you come off. He talks about the famous cartoon series in Japan called Jushin Liger and they'd done that with Tiger Mask so New Japan decided to do Liger as well. He says he liked masked wrestlers so agreed to do it. When he got back to Japan he was shown the costume and realised it was head to toe. He knew he wouldn't be able to breathe in it. He didn't think he'd be able to wrestle in it. The Liger figure in the cartoon was tall so he thought it'd get laughed at as well. He got cheered in his first appearance and he felt after that the gimmick would work. He was given the IWGP Junior title and he thought he could do well with all his MMA and foreign styles but he still thought that NJPW didn't think much of him. He talks about the rivalry with Naoki Sano and how well their feud went because they were both so determined to win and show their fighting spirit. He talks about Chris Benoit as well and how those two feuds made him. He puts Benoit over and talks about how well Benoit has done especially in the USA against "giants".
He used to team with Brian Pillman in Canada and suspected that was how he got the spot wrestling Pillman. He thinks Pillman may have requested to face him. Shockingly Liger actually liked WCW. He probably just didn't understand what was going on. He couldn't believe he was being asked to work in WCW because he knew that the USA was the land of the big man. He was told by Japanese management to not to do acrobatic moves throughout the match but start with actual wrestling. He didn't like it at the time but thinks, in retrospect, that it was the right approach. He said he was very happy to work with Pillman and get good reactions. Liger talks about wanting to stay for 6 months or a year but New Japan wanted him back. He wanted to wrestle more in America where professional wrestling was born. He felt that if he put effort in anything was possible. He wanted the American Dream. He talks about how the crowd supported the little guy and he thought he could do well.
Super J Cup
He felt that if he could bring together people from different companies it'd be very popular. He says it was actually very easy to get people together for it because everyone was keen to do it. He talks about it being a special event so you couldn't do it every year or you'd see the same faces. J Cup '94 exceeded Liger's expectations quite easily. He talks about watching the tape of the event and how emotional it was. The idea was that anything was possible in the J Cup, hence him losing to Great Sasuke. He talks about struggling to keep up with Sasuke because he was so fast.
Shooting Star Press
How'd he come up with that then? He says it was from a Manga cartoon Fist of the North Star. He saw a character doing that in the cartoon and tried to emulate it. He did it onto a safety mat while he was learning the mechanics of how to do it. After one day of practicing he'd got the move down. He tries to correct himself but then decides he should have just told us it was extremely hard to do. Heh. I like Liger. He's funny. He talks about the fans reaction to the first SSP being one of surprise and it got a loud roar.
Super Juniors
He talks about Eddie Guerrero being a great wrestler and he feels he was lucky to come along at the same time as so many great wrestlers like Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko. He felt honoured to work at the same time as them all. Liger talks about being powerbombed off the top rope by Chris Benoit and how he "saw light at the end of the tunnel" when he landed. Oh boy. It's his favourite memory of the Super Juniors tournament. He talks about how much El Samurai smokes and bets. His wife has been telling him to stop. HAHAHAHA. Brilliant. He can't tell us anything about Great Sasuke on camera because now he's in the Japanese senate but he'd be quite happy to tell Gabe some stories after the camera is off. AWWWW. He talks about Ultimo Dragon training really hard and putting a lot of effort in, which made him a big success. Dragon has a habit of only telling stories only from his point of view apparently. Liger smiles at that. He says he gets along fine with Hayabusa and doesn't know where the rumour of them not liking each other has come from. He thinks it'd be great for wrestling if he could one day return.
After the knee injury he did a lot of weight training to use more power moves so he didn't have to fly as much and risk the knee. He talks about Benoit being much the same. He wanted to add more power in so that it'd help define him as one of the top cruiserweight guys. Not only would he be good, he'd be strong. He didn't intend to change his style, it just happened naturally as he got into weight work due to his reduced mobility. He gets asked about the match with Juvi with the tequila bottle over the head. He says it hurt. He doesn't want to call it stupid but it hurt. Gabe asks about the New Japan shoot style that's being used increasingly. He wasn't opposed to it because of how well Inoki had done with a mixed style. He feels wrestlers should know how to do wrestling so it didn't bother him.
He wished Ohtani good luck when he went to Zero-One and wished him luck with his new heavyweight style too. Liger says all Ohtani needed was power. He wanted him to gain some weight to make him look more believable. He says NOAH is all great wrestlers and they all know wrestling. He says there's room for all of them. New Japan, Zero-One and NOAH. They're all different. He'd like to wrestle in the USA again but he'd need to try very hard. He'd like to work for a year or two years stateside. He's never spoken to the WWE about going there.
He says he was really scared and the doctor didn't help. He was told he'd never wrestle again, he was going to have his head cut open and there was little hope. Then he saw another doctor who said they could treat it with lasers and he'd be fine. So he went from hell to heaven.
He doesn't think there's any one clear path to the top. It's all opinions and they always change but wrestlers should always learn to wrestle first. Gabe segues off to mentioning the match with Muta where he ripped his mask. I saw that. Horrible match. Liger says he didn't like it especially when he has such an ugly face. He also points out how expensive masks are. HAHAHA. Fantastic. He talks about drinking sake with Muta and a few others. Muta and Takada couldn't work the next day because they spent the entire night punching each other in the face full force. HAHAHA. He says Muta is a little strange. Yeah. Just a bit. Liger gets asked about Hashimoto and covers his face up straight away. He says you couldn't air anything he has to say about Hashimoto. That's how bad he is when it comes to partying and raising hell. He puts over Hase for being smart and athletic. He says when he worked against him that Hase has a really big "nose-hole" and he was worried he might get sucked into it. HAHAHAHA. He talks about the 'Black' Liger and how he wanted to get away from himself for a while. He talks about there being a lot of organisations so it's easier to become to a wrestler now, which is good. But then he's concerned that anyone can do it, but they may not be that good. He's hoping to show the American fans the best of Jushin Liger against American Dragon.
We get some bonus footage from the Liger training seminar at the LA New Japan Dojo. Mostly just him overseeing pointless drills. Well, they're not pointless because they're learning some important bumping but it's not particularly interesting to watch even if you've never seen it before, which I have. I like when Liger decides to correct the one student and show him the line of where he should be landing. He watches some exhibition matches as well. He can't help himself and has to jump into the ring and give tips as well as being the referee. Liger just loves wrestling. Great to watch him do anything. When they're doing the matches Punk can't help but get into the ring. This leads to Punk arguing with Liger as to whether biting is legal or not.
ROH CRIBS with Samoa Joe. It's the LA Dojo tour with Joe. The building looks like a warehouse from the outside. He gives us a tour with the New Japan ring. He talks about pro-wrestlers coming through there as do a lot of MMA guys, boxers and kickboxers. There are heavy bags and bo staffs. He shows us the large mat area where they've done a lot of training. Antonio Inoki's "The Road" is on the wall. He also shows us the Inoki wall of fame, which has Inoki's most famous moments. "It's is joint, he gets to do what he wants". Joe shows us the offices and the boardroom. American Dragon and Rocky Romero came through here. Joe takes us into the locker room. The wall is signed by any famous wrestlers that go through here (El Samurai, Masa Chono and Josh Barnett are on there). He shows us the showers, the ice tub and the steam room. Into the toilet. He's impressed. The seat is permanently warm and it's a bidet too. "There's two things you should know about a guy from NJ Dojo. One, he's a badass motherfucker. Two, his ass is always immaculately clean" – Samoa Joe. Comedy. The weight room is Olympic quality and has a tape library of New Japan.
Overall tape thoughts –
Liger is rather surprisingly witty. Not only that but it's a dry wit, which isn't the easiest comedy to achieve through an interpreter. He comes off as a jovial and likeable person. His stance on wrestling is that it should be as believable as possible. He doesn't say that in so many words but he conveys 'fighting spirit' a lot. Somehow I don't think the shoot interview has really caught on in Japan yet. It's quite interesting but Liger doesn't reveal an awful lot and the delays on the questions as they go through the interpreter get annoying. Gabe also misses out a load of questions like the J Crown, for example. I'm guessing they had limited time. I wouldn't overly recommend getting this but hearing Liger say "fish and chips" is priceless.
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Today in Madonna History: July 4, 1992
July 4, 2019 By sonicboy19 in 1992, July Tags: A League Of Their Own, Billboard, Larry Flick, Review, This Used To Be My Playground	1 Comment
On July 4 1992, Madonna's This Used To Be My Playground single from the film A League Of Their Own was reviewed by Larry Flick in Billboard magazine.
April 6, 2019 By sonicboy19 in 1996, April Tags: Billboard, Larry Flick, Love Don't Live Here Anymore, Review	1 Comment
On April 6 1996, Larry Flick's review of the single release of Madonna's Love Don't Live Here Anymore was featured in Billboard magazine.
March 26, 2019 By sonicboy19 in 1994, March Tags: Billboard, I'll Remember, Larry Flick, Review, With Honors	1 Comment
On March 26 1994, I'll Remember, Madonna's theme song from her friend and collaborator Alek Keshishian's film With Honors, was reviewed by Larry Flick in Billboard magazine.
I'll Remember would earn "Hot Shot Debut" status on the Hot 100 in Billboard's April 2nd issue for being the week's highest debut at #35.
Today in Madonna History: February 21, 1998
February 21, 2019 By sonicboy19 in 1998, February Tags: Billboard, Frozen, Larry Flick, Patrick Leonard, Ray Of Light (Album), Review, William Orbit	1 Comment
On February 21 1998, the lead single from Madonna's Ray Of Light album, Frozen, was reviewed by Larry Flick for Billboard magazine.
Today in Madonna History: November 4, 1995
November 4, 2018 By sonicboy19 in 1995, November Tags: Billboard, Larry Flick, Music Videos, Review, Something to Remember, You'll See	1 Comment
On November 4 1995, Madonna's You'll See was reviewed by Billboard magazine's Larry Flick. Written & produced by Madonna & David Foster, the song of self-empowerment served as the lead single from her collection of ballads, Something To Remember.
February 21, 2018 By sonicboy19 in 1998, February Tags: Billboard, Larry Flick, Ray Of Light (Album), Remix Videos, To Have And Not To Hold	1 Comment
On February 21 1998, an article by Larry Flick focusing on the anticipation building around the release of Madonna's album, Ray Of Light, was published in Billboard magazine. The feature included interviews with Madonna and William Orbit along with a teaser of the album cover.
NEW YORK – Is the world ready for a spiritually enlightened Madonna? The numerous pre-release radio and Internet leaks of "Frozen," the lead single from the pop chameleon's new Maverick/Warner Bros. album, "Ray Of Light," certainly hint that she may be embarking on her most successful musical voyage to date.
With its worldwide release slated for March 3, the album is unarguably her most adventurous. She has teamed with techno pioneer William Orbit for a collection that sews intense, soul-searching words into edgy electronic/dance instrumentals. The result is a gave, visionary effort with the commercial potency needed to finally elevate electronica beyond its current status as a limited hipster movement into a true mass-appeal attraction.
"My intention was to make a record that I'd enjoy listening to," Madonna says of her first studio set since 1994's "Bedtime Stories," which has sold 2 million units in the U.S., according to SoundScan. "This album is reflective of where I am in my life right now – in terms of my musical interests and in terms of my personal beliefs. I feel like I've been enlightened, and that it's my responsibility to share what I've learned so far with the world."
It appears much of the world is clamoring to hear the results. The Singapore Madonna Link, an unofficial, fan-operated World Wide Web site, began offering an unauthorized snippet of "Frozen" Jan. 23. The site has received more than 140,000 hits.
There have also been approximately a dozen leaks of "Frozen" on top 40 radio around the U.S. since Jan. 26. WKTU New York is among those stations that played "Frozen" to rabid listener response.
"The phones blew up," says assistant PD/GM Andy Shane, adding that the station has continued sneaking the single on the air in advance of its official airplay date of Thursday (19). "For the days we haven't had it on, people have been calling nonstop begging to hear it."
Erik Bradley, music director at WBBM (B-96) Chicago, witnessed similar listener response when his station leaked "Frozen" Feb. 7. "People are going crazy for it," he says. "It's a compelling record that you can't shake from your mind after you hear it. That's the mark of a smash. Clearly, American pop radio needs Madonna."
So does the rest of the world, apparently. "Frozen" has had "fantastic" early support across Europe, according to Jon Uren, marketing director, U.S. labels, for Warner Music Europe. The single has been A-listed at BBC Radio 1 in the U.K. and hit the airplay charts in France, the Netherlands, and Germany in its first week after a Jan. 23 release.
The project's retail forecast is equally bright, with Jonathan Rees, head of rock and pop for the HMV chain in the U.K., describing its prospects as `very positive."
Tim Devin, GM of Tower Records in New York, wholeheartedly agrees. "Quite frankly, I can't wait for it. The anticipation surrounding this album is amazing. The industry needs an exciting, mega-star release, and this will fill that important void."
That's precisely how Phil Quartararo, president of Warner Bros. (U.S.), views "Ray Of Light." "What Madonna does that's so admirable is that she always manages to land on the cusp of what we call contemporary music," he says. "In 1998, every established artist faces the dilemma of maintaining their importance and relevance. Madonna never fails to be relevant."
The creative seeds for "Ray Of Light" were planted last year, when Madonna phoned Orbit and asked if he was interested in co- writing a few songs. "I've been a fan of all kinds of electronic music for many years, and I wanted to incorporate that sound into my music," she says, adding that her admiration for Orbit's catalog of recordings put him at the top of her wish list of collaborators. "I love the haunting, trance-like quality of his records. I've also always found something melancholy about his music. Since I'm attracted to that sound, and since I tend to write a lot of sad songs, we seemed like a good match."
Upon introduction, Orbit handed Madonna a tape of five instrumental tracks. "It basically was a sketchbook of fantastic ideas," she says. "Every track was so inspiring. I took them and gave them structure."
Among the first songs to evolve from that tape was "Swim," a guitar-driven electro-funk odyssey on which Madonna meditates on the perils of bad karma and its ongoing effect on the world at large. "It gave me shivers the first time I heard it," Orbit says. "We both knew we were onto something special."
From there, the two decided to guide the overall production of "Ray Of Light" together. In addition to the five songs she wrote with Orbit, Madonna collaborated with veteran pop tunesmith Rick Nowels, Nellee Hooper protégé Marius De Vries, and Patrick Leonard, with whom she created such early hits as "Live To Tell" and "Open Your Heart." Leonard co-wrote "Frozen."
After locking themselves away in the studio for six months "like a pair of mad scientists," as Orbit puts it, they emerged with a high- concept collection that combines cutting-edge underground club elements with pure pop melodies and a generous slathering of what they call "teenage-angst guitars."
Fresh from the rigors of 1996's "Evita" film and soundtrack, Madonna has also found comfortable new vocal ground between the theatrical demands of that project and the more casual vibe of her early recordings, showcasing a fluid, flexible range that's executed to haunting effect. "Training my voice has opened me up immeasurably, and it's allowed me to do things with my voice that I never thought were possible," she says.
"I'm so proud of the way the album came out," Madonna adds. "But for a moment after I first finished it, I cringed. I thought, `What have I done ?' Emotionally and sonically, it went in such a different territory for me."
Orbit is equally pleased with the set's results, primarily because Madonna "wasn't at all interested in compromising or watering down" the electronic textures of his productions. If anything, he says, she `insisted upon purity in the arrangements, which worked astonishingly well with her pop songs at the core."
Of those songs, both are irreversibly stuck on the title cut – the likely single follow-up to "Frozen" – which is a euphoric, deliciously over-the-top anthem that builds from a percolating trance-disco groove into a collision course of futuristic keyboards and assaulting metal riffs. "It's totally out of control," she says, laughing. "The original version is well over 10 minutes long. It was completely indulgent, but I loved it. It was heartbreaking to cut it down to a manageable length."
The sprawling, unedited version of "Ray Of Light" is already earmarked for inclusion on "Veronica Electronica," a compilation of single remixes and album outtakes, due in the fall.
"Veronica Electronica" is also a potential stage persona that Madonna is toying with as she ponders hitting the road for her first concert trek since 1993's Girlie tour. Unlike that eye-popping spectacle, she says she'd like to do something "totally scaled down" this time, with a set list culled exclusively from "Ray Of Light," "Bedtime Stories," and 1992's "Erotica." If she decides to tour, it won't happen until late summer/early fall.
Until then, she'll test live waters with several European TV performances, including a gig on the U.K.'s "National Lottery Live" show Saturday (21), as well as her first U.S. club date in more than 10 years. On Saturday (14), she'll take the stage of New York's Roxy nightclub for a performance of three tunes from the album.
March 21, 2017 By sonicboy19 in 2012, March Tags: Interview, Larry Flick, MDNA (Album), William Orbit	1 Comment
On March 21 2012, a William Orbit interview by Larry Flick to promote the release of MDNA aired on Sirius radio.
Madonna was also interviewed by Flick, although her spot aired a few days earlier.


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Disciplines you compete: Showjumping, Dressage, Huntertrials.
1. How old were you when you got your first pony/horse and what do you remember about him/her?
knew how to say please for by lifting up her front leg!
and I remember being shocked that we had won overall.
4. What is your greatest achievement to date in your chosen discipline?
Izzy and I had been placed 2nd and had qualified for the champs out of a class of over 70 competitors.
5. What do you hope to achieve with your horse or pony in 2015/2016?
Izzy uses her Likit Holder in and out of the stable which she likes to play with and try to bite the Likit all at once.
prize will definitely be put to good use!
is nothing there! Likit treats have definitely been a lifesaver ever since I started riding!


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HomeCrimeWoman arrested for pointing gun at son's father
Woman arrested for pointing gun at son's father
BY JENNIFER CABRERA
Karina Jean Bowman, 24, was arrested yesterday afternoon after her son's father told police that she pointed a gun at him.
The victim told police that he went to Bowman's house to see his son and that she became upset that he was taking pictures of their son, took his phone, and smashed it on the ground. He explained that he had to wait for his scooter to charge before leaving the apartment, and while he waited, they continued to argue. He said the argument escalated, and Bowman pulled out a pistol and pointed it at him. He said he was afraid she would shoot him, so he rushed her, slammed her to the ground, and was able to wrestle the gun from her, at which point he unloaded it. He told police that she has two pistols.
Post Miranda, Bowman reportedly told police that the victim attacked her and choked her because she wanted him to leave. She reportedly told police at first that she does not own any guns, but the officer reported that she later took a clear plastic bag from a backpack; the bag contained two pistols with magazines and ammunition. She then reportedly told police the guns were hers and that she had bought them for her protection. The report noted that both Bowman and the victim had scratches and bruises, and the face of the victim's cell phone was smashed.
Bowman has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and is being held on $200,000 bail.
Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Unspecified city/location (in a county of 969 square miles), no arresting agency mentioned. Maybe it's supposed to be extra scary and mysterious, like a War Zone where location-less crimes and unknown police are around all the time in a Fearful Fog of War
WCJB (6/12/22): Gainesville police officers say that Karina Bowman, 24, got increasingly upset at his father when he took pictures of their son.
Sherman says:
"He had to wait for his scooter to charge before he could leave"…the father sounds like a bum.
JeffK says:
These are post-Amber Heard times. Crazy females no longer get automatically believed. Sorry, baby.
Jeff: the guy came to HER house. She asked him to
Leave and things escalated. He should have fully
Charged his scooter before he came over and left
When she asked him too… he should have left. Her
Bond is too high. If I came to your house and argued with you and you asked me to leave, I would leave.
He could have left and SHOULD have left. If you want
To say that uninvited guests have rights, well they do,
But this was not a hole filled with serpants. If a court
Ordered him visitation rights, that's a different story.