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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Luge-Track Probe Reaches Impasse
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Vancouver's Olympic organizing committee and the International Luge Federation appear to have reached a stalemate in determining where the final responsibility lies for the construction of the luge track that witnessed the death of a Georgian athlete last week.
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Tim Gayda, the organizing committee's vice president of sport, said Saturday that Vanoc, his organization, followed the FIL's orders in construction of the Whistler Sliding Centre. Nodar Kumaritashvili died there Feb. 12 during a practice run.
Pressed repeatedly on when Vanoc first heard concerns that the track might be too fast, Mr. Gayda gave no specifics, saying only that athlete feedback goes to the federation first: "We hear about it, but they really act on it," he said.
"We hear positive comments, but we hear other comments as well," he said of athlete feedback that may have warned Vanoc of dangerous conditions. "The comments that we really listen to are the ones from the international federation that say … this is the track that we wanted, and if there is a safety issue on a particular area, largely we will make the adjustments on their recommendation. We don't necessarily listen to chatter that's out there."
Meanwhile, FIL spokesman Wolfgang Harder said the organization does not carry the final responsibility for ensuring safety as Whistler Sliding Centre. "The owner has final responsibility," Mr. Harder said.
Mr. Gayda also fielded questions about concerns surrounding cross-country, Alpine and freestyle skiing venues.
Slovenian cross country skier Petra Majdic broke four ribs Wednesday when she slipped off a corner of the course and into a creekbed during a practice at Whistler Olympic Park. Before knowing the extent of her injury she remained in that day's event, winning a bronze medal before going to the hospital.
Slovenian Olympic officials filed a protest over the course to the International Olympic Committee, Vanoc and International Ski Federation (FIS). IOC executive director Gilbert Felli said Saturday that the protest has been rejected.
Mr. Gayda said of Ms. Majdic's injury, "No one felt there could possibly be a crash on that site. It's something that we have looked at. We've made adjustments to that corner to try to protect it. The protest was rejected by the jury and they still believe it is a safe and fair track to compete on."
Cypress Mountain, home to the freestyle skiing events, has had to refund over 20,000 tickets over safety concerns for the slushy slope in North Vancouver. Mr. Gayda said Vanoc has directed venue officials to mix snow brought in from nearby areas with older snow and water to try to create a harder surface for remaining athletes to compete on.
"It sounds like a baking exercise," he said.
—David Crawford contributed to this report.
Write to Adam Thompson at adam.thompson@wsj.com
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Diary: Henry Brooke gives new meaning to being off the bridle
Diary: Henry Brooke gives new meaning to being off the bridle
Great rides usually don’t get acknowledged unless the jockey wins, but Henry Brooke’s effort on Cool Baranca at Kelso warrants a special mention.
Over and out: the Ireland cricket team outplayed and out-sledged the England team in the World Cup Photo: GETTY IMAGES
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A brief summary – the mare was still in with an each-way chance when she ran out at the last flight of hurdles – does not begin to tell the story.
Brooke, 20, is a promising 7lb claimer attached to Donald McCain’s yard with 17 winners this season. He was just moving Cool Baranca into contention when she made a howler at the fourth-last and fired the jockey over her head. She found an extra leg to save herself and, in the process of defying gravity to save himself, Brooke not only lost his irons but managed to push the bridle over the mare’s head.
Critically, however, he managed to keep hold of the bridle – if he had let go it would have probably tripped her up. An inventory at this stage of what he had – tangled bridle in his left hand and whip in his right – and what he didn’t have – irons, steering or brakes – would have made uncomfortable reading had he been able to stop and think about it. His immediate future looked bleak let alone his continued participation in the contest.
Upsides him, Graham Lee shouted “well sat” while back in the Kelso weighing room there was a division in opinion as to what his next move should be; old jockeys were muttering to themselves that he should try and pull up or even bail out, while the cavalier young guns were roaring on his futile bravery.
In the saddle – not a totally accurate description of things – Brooke, with effectively no feet and no hands, had two sharpish left-hand bends and three hurdles still to negotiate but, whether this was a good thing or not, Cool Baranca had regained not only her composure but her competitive instinct and was right back in the firing line.
Waving his whip furiously around her head with his right hand, like someone conducting Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture on speed, to get her to turn at the bend, he not only got her round both corners and over the next two flights, but kept the game mare right in contention.
However, going to the last flight – an island hurdle was always going to be a problem – she was given the gentlest of nudges by one of the other runners and Cool Baranca, who had run a lot on the Flat so probably wondered what the hurdles were doing blocking her path anyway, rather sweetly ran around it but, of her own accord, rejoined the race to the line.
By this time the heroic Brooke had given up trying to ride a finish, but the mare looks a good thing next time out – with a bridle.
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Michael Caulfield, the former chief executive of the Professional Jockeys Association who is now a sports psychologist, has not long returned from the Cricket World Cup. He was helping the ICC with the positive attitude of some of the associate nations, which included Canada, Kenya, the Netherlands, who should have beaten England, and Ireland, who famously did beat England.
According to him, it seems Ireland not only outplayed England but – and you’d half expect this from a nation well known for its blarney – they out-sledged them too. An Irish batsman who had been hitting the English bowlers to all parts of the ground, scrambled a single off an accurate yorker from our best bowler. When he got to the non-striker’s end he congratulated his adversary. “Well bowled, mate,” he said.
The English bowler, who was thoroughly frustrated by this stage, replied moodily: “You wouldn’t know what a ******* good ball was.”
“Well,” replied the Irish batsman, “I should do by now, you’ve bowled enough bad ones.”
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Fabio Capello starts search for England captain ahead of Ghana friendly as five players released
Fabio Capello starts search for England captain ahead of Ghana friendly as five players released
Fabio Capello needs to find himself a new England captain after it was confirmed he has allowed five members of yesterday's starting line-up for the 2-0 win over Wales to return to their clubs.
Changing guard: John Terry will miss the Ghana friendly after returning to Chelsea Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Telegraph staff 1:05PM BST 27 Mar 2011
In an effort to find favour with Carlo Ancelotti, Sir alex ferguson and Harry Redknapp, Capello has decided none of the players who featured at the Millennium Stadium and are due to be in Champions League combat next month, will be required for England's friendly with Ghana on Tuesday.
It means John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole will return to Chelsea, Wayne Rooney heads back to Manchester United and Michael Dawson links up with Tottenham once more.
Spurs team-mates Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe and Aaron Lennon will stay, although none of that trio played any part yesterday.
In addition, Aston Villa full-back Kyle Walker has been ruled out by a groin injury.
With his captain and vice-captain no longer available, Capello must decide who will wear the armband for England's first international match with Ghana.
As Capello has suggested he intends to change his entire starting line-up, Gareth Barry will be the strong favourite, having been one of those who wore the armband in Denmark last month, when the sight of it being passed around saddened Capello so much he resolved to hand it back to Terry.
Barry also did the job for the second-half a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in 2008.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
River at the Gates of Hell
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The river at the Gates of Hell was fairly low when we visited, it's larger and noisier than it appears in this photo :)
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Tottenham manager hails William Gallas as one of 'signings of the season' as club offer defender new deal
Tottenham manager hails William Gallas as one of ‘signings of the season’ as club offer defender new deal
William Gallas is close to agreeing a new deal with Tottenham after the free transfer from Arsenal last summer has turned out to be one of the “signings of the season” according to manager Harry Redknapp.
All white on the night: William Gallas has been a rock for Tottenham in their Champions League adventure Photo: ACTION IMAGES
By Telegraph staff 8:24AM GMT 25 Mar 2011
Gallas has been inspirational in Tottenham Hotspur’s assault on the top four of the Premier League and incredible run to the Champions League quarter-finals, where they will meet real madrid.
The Frenchman is already close to completing the 30 games this season that would automatically trigger another year in his contract but such is the value he has proved to the side that Redknapp is keen to reward him.
“The chairman’s doing a deal,” said Redknapp.
“William fully deserve it, he has been top class. He’s a nice man, a quiet man who just gets on with it.
“He could have gone abroad during the summer and made money, but the deal he did with us was an awful lot less than he was on at Arsenal.
“he has been one of the signings of the season. He has been magnificent for us and ha splayed nearly all the games.”
Meanwhile, Redknapp insists that there isn’t a price that would make him part with midfielder Luka Modric.
The Croatian has attracted interest from Inter Milan and Manchester United but Redknapp maintains his player is not for sale at any price.
“I wouldn’t want to sell him for £100m – not even a billion,” said Redknapp.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
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John Terry: I always hoped I'd captain England again
John Terry: I always hoped I'd captain England again
John Terry always hoped that he would one day be restored as England captain.
Restored: Terry has been appointed England captain for the third time Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Telegraph staff and agencies 8:03AM GMT 21 Mar 2011
The Chelsea skipper was confirmed at the weekend as captain of his country for a third time and is set to lead the team against Wales on Saturday.
Terry, who was stripped of the armband in February last year following allegations he had an affair with the former girlfriend of ex-team-mate Wayne Bridge, told The Sun: "I've always done whatever the manager needs of me to make sure we win.
"I moved on very quickly from the decision about losing the captaincy and I've never fallen out with the manager.
"But I've never given up hope that I will captain England again."
Terry revealed manager Fabio Capello has been impressed with his reaction to being axed as skipper, and insists he has always maintained respect for the Italian.
"When the manager told me in that meeting at Wembley that I was losing the job I accepted and respected his decision - even though I did not necessarily agree with it - shook his hand and his assistant Franco Baldini's hand and told them I'd always give 100 per cent," Terry added.
"The manager said he really appreciated that and hoped that would be the case."
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti hails Brazilians Ramires and David Luiz after victory over Manchester City
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti hails Brazilians Ramires and David Luiz after victory over Manchester City
Carlo Ancelotti has challenged his Chelsea players to complete one of the great title comebacks in Premier League history after watching them keep their faint hopes of retaining their crown by beating Manchester City.
Samba time: Ramires and David Luiz both scored for Chelsea Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Telegraph staff and agencies 6:27AM GMT 21 Mar 2011
The champions left it late before sealing a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge which lifted them above their opponents into third place and moved them back within nine points of Manchester United with a game in hand.
Anything other than a victory almost certainly would have killed off Ancelotti's men but, with their next five league games coming against sides in the lower reaches of the table, they now have an ideal opportunity to pounce on further United slip-ups during the next month.
"We have nine games to play and we have to do our best," said Ancelotti. "We have to try to win every game.
"Manchester United won too so the gap's the same. Now there'll be an international break. When the players come back, I'd like to see the same spirit and attitude."
For 77 minutes, Chelsea were in real danger of dropping out of the title race as they struggled to break down a stubborn City side.
But David Luiz capped another virtuoso display by earning and scoring from a Didier Drogba free-kick before fellow Brazil international and former Benfica team-mate Ramires wrapped up the points.
"Luiz and Ramires, fantastic performances and fantastic goals," said Ancelotti. "Ramires, in particular. He's improving very well.
"Luiz's goal was a surprise. Defensively, he worked with fantastic tempo for a long time and his performance was really good."
Ancelotti admitted Chelsea benefited from facing a City side who were forced to play most of their Europa League match against Dynamo Kiev on Thursday with 10 men.
He also shrugged off the latest goalless outing from record signing Fernando Torres, whose drought for his new club passed the eight-hour mark.
The Spaniard looked bereft of confidence whenever he got within shooting range but Ancelotti said: "He doesn't have to lose his confidence.
"We have to be patient, and so does he. The goal will arrive."
Despite all his strikers enduring long runs without scoring in the league since Torres' arrival, Ancelotti revealed he would persist with his rotation policy.
The Italian also appeared relaxed about today's comments on his future from chief executive Ron Gourlay, who said this morning: "Let's see where we are at the end of May, then we'll judge the coach and other people at the football club."
Ancelotti, whose contract expires next year, said: "I'm happy in this moment, so I think we will continue."
But he added, before producing a 'cut-off' gesture: "If one party - the club or myself - is not happy to continue, I think we'll have to...
"I know very well that this team slept for two months and, in that moment, I had fantastic support from the team.
"A lot of coaches that sleep for two months, at this moment, are at home watching the game on television. I am here - fortunately."
Defeat all but killed off City's own slim title aspirations and also cast doubt on their top-four credentials.
"If we had won or drawn, probably it would have been fantastic but now nothing changes and in this moment we have eight games until the end," said manager Roberto Mancini.
The visitors' hopes of getting a result were hurt by Carlos Tevez failing a late fitness test on a groin injury.
The Argentina striker has been the scourge of Chelsea since joining City.
"Tevez is a good player but also (Edin) Dzeko and (Mario) Balotelli are good players," said Mancini, who dropped the latter to the bench following the moment of madness that saw the forward sent off on Thursday.
Assistant manager David Platt refused to expand on reports of a bust-up between Mancini and Balotelli after the Dynamo game, saying: "What happened on Thursday happened on Thursday. He remains part of our squad."
Chelsea later confirmed they were "looking into" allegations City's players and referee Chris Foy were the victims of a laser pen attack during the game.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Libya: it's the coalition of the willing - but can it hold?
Libya: it's the coalition of the willing – but can it hold?
As he strode into the Elysée Palace in a dark blue suit and regally purple tie, David Cameron could rightly take pride in his key role in the formation of a powerful coalition ready and willing to take military action against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s Libyan regime.
Mr Sarkozy greets Hillary Clinton before the Republican Guard and, right, welcomes David Cameron to Paris. It was the first time in more than a decade that France and Britain have found themselves so closely agreed in the diplomatic sphere Photo: REUTERS
By Patrick Hennessy, Kim Willsher and Alex Spillius 11:31PM GMT 19 Mar 2011
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In the words of a British Government source, the phone lines out of Whitehall were “red hot” for the past fortnight as the Prime Minister and William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, led a diplomatic drive whose prize was the unexpectedly strong and united Resolution 1973, passed by the United Nations Security Council, which authorised “all necessary measures” to protect Libyan citizens.
For the first time in more than a decade, Britain and France were singing from the same diplomatic hymn sheet while the strength of opposition to Gaddafi among Arab nations was crucial in providing the necessary regional support for action.
The last piece of the jigsaw to fall into place was the United States. Only on Tuesday night, at the end of an extremely tense meeting of his national security staff, did President Barack Obama finally come down on the side of military intervention. Some 48 hours later, UNSCR 1973 was passed.
It was nearly a month since Libyans had taken to the streets, less than a week since President Nicolas Sarkzoy of France had recognised the authority of the rebel council in Benghazi and a fortnight since Mr Cameron had told the Commons he would seek a no-fly zone against Col Gaddafi’s air force.
Yesterday’s summit in Paris was in the first instance, according to Whitehall sources, about “a public demonstration of resolve” by members of the coalition. However, it also represented the first intriguing opportunity to study how the grouping’s disparate members, each with their own separate political imperatives, would hang together.
While British diplomats are relieved that the UK and France – in stark contrast to the lead-up to the Iraq War – are working so closely together, tensions remain.
Some close to Mr Cameron have spoken of a “grandstanding tendency” in the French president which led to his insistence on hosting yesterday’s summit, three years after giving Gaddafi the red-carpet treatment in Paris, while editorials in French newspapers hailed a “tricolor victory”.
It was also pointed out that Mr Sarkozy – like Mr Obama but unlike Mr Cameron – faces a re-election fight next year. A French diplomat said yesterday: “If all goes well it will be a great achievement and show he is the man to have in a crisis.” Mr Cameron is content to play second fiddle, for the moment at least.
The position of Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, is different. Germany’s 20th century history and the make-up of her ruling coalition were the main reasons behind Germany’s abstention from the Security Council vote – a decision which attracted criticism. Mrs Merkel’s party faces three crucial state elections in the coming weeks and British officials said they had not expected a vote in favour.
“Things will be OK if the Germans remain active on the issues in the European Union,” one source said, “including stressing the appalling nature of Gaddafi’s regime and pointing up the humanitarian crisis he is causing.” However, the same source revealed that the Germans and the Turks were the “slowest moving ships in the convoy” when it came to Nato planning for action on Libya – another source of tension.
Although some in the British Government thought Mrs Merkel would not come to Paris, she did so, joining other leaders in viewing TV footage of the jet downed yesterday morning over the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.
Despite President Obama’s pledge not to put American boots on the ground in Libya, a strong US presence in the coalition, summed up by the enthusiastic greeting offered by Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, to President Sarkozy yesterday, was obviously critical.
Mr Obama, who is trying to recast America’s role as the world’s policeman after the traumas of the President George W Bush era, kept his pistol in his holster until the last moment – as a range of former senators, generals, senior officials and other experts opposed a no-fly zone as a vague, open-ended and burdensome commitment.
Within the administration, Robert Gates, the Defence Secretary, mocked “loose talk” about a no-fly zone. His views were supported by Thomas Donilon, the national security adviser, and others.
However, the top-level figures in favour of action were Vice President Joe Biden and Mrs Clinton. They had been reminded by Bill Clinton of his eternal regret at not saving hundreds of thousands of lives by intervening in Rwanda, and his failure at not policing Serb killers from the air earlier on in Bosnia.
It was that moral argument for liberal interventionism, backed up by urging from Britain and France, that proved decisive for the US President.
When Mr Hague spoke to The Sunday Telegraph last week he said any move towards military action needed three main pillars: it should be broad based, be legally valid and enjoy regional support. Last weekend’s key decision by the Arab League to support the no-fly zone ensured that the third of these criteria would be met.
Yesterday’s Elysée summit was attended by ministers from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates - both of which were understood to be ready to participate in the first wave of military action - as well as Iraq and Morocco. Gaddafi’s long-standing unpopularity among other leaders in the region – one British source described him as “the Billy no-mates of the Arab world” – proved decisive too.
When Resolution 1973 was passed on Thursday night, staff at 10 Downing Street staged a muted celebration with cans of Coca-Cola and takeaway pizza. The Prime Minister told them to get a good night’s sleep with a hectic day ahead.
He rose before dawn on the Friday, having been woken, according to aides, at 5.30am by his youngest child, Florence. The six-month-old spent some moments on the Prime Minister’s lap during his early-morning preparations for his 11am statement to MPs. Before entering the Commons, Mr Cameron and Mr Hague received plaudits at a specially-arranged cabinet meeting around 9am where, nevertheless, Downing Street sources admitted, “a lot of questions” were asked about impending military action.
In contrast to the build up to the war in Iraq, the Paris gathering represented an international community united – at least on the surface – and determined to take action against Gaddafi. All of those present, however, including Mr Cameron, know that the really hard work of removing a tyrant has only just started.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Scotland v Brazil: Craig Levein calls up St Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson for Emirates friendly
Scotland v Brazil: Craig Levein calls up St Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson for Emirates friendly
Scotland manager Craig Levein has called up St Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson for the friendly against Brazil.
Stepping up: St Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson (left) Photo: PA
By Telegraph staff and agencies 1:34PM GMT 17 Mar 2011
Davidson, Watford midfielder Don Cowie, Blackpool left-back Stephen Crainey and Everton goalkeeper Iain Turner have been added to the squad following last month's victory over Northern Ireland.
Scotland face Brazil at the Emirates Stadium on March 27.
All four of the additions have been in squads before the Dublin friendly win, with Turner and Davidson joined by Blackburn defender Grant Hanley as the only uncapped players in the 24-man squad.
Captain Darren Fletcher is absent after missing Manchester United's most recent games through illness.
The other three players to drop out of the squad originally named for the Dublin friendly win - West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans, Rangers midfielder Lee McCulloch and Kilmarnock goalkeeper Cammy Bell - have all been injured.
Wigan midfielder James McArthur and Leeds winger Robert Snodgrass retain their places after playing in the 3-0 victory over Northern Ireland following late call-ups.
Rangers midfielder Steven Naismith also retains his place after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher remains out of the picture after asking not to be considered for the Northern Ireland game.
Levein said: "There are 24 players in this squad and it's fairly obvious not all are going to play.
"Some of the younger ones are here for experience. I feel this is a game that has such excitement, that it would be great for some of the younger players to come along and experience the occasion.
"Murray is one of those. I'm not saying Murray won't take part in the game but he is more along to gain experience."
Levein, whose squad will prepare for the friendly with a five-day training camp in La Manga, Spain, added: "He has a match on the Tuesday evening, the replay of the cup tie (against Brechin), so he will fly out to join us on the Wednesday."
Levein has been trying to persuade Wigan midfielder James McCarthy to switch allegiance to his native country, but the former Hamilton player has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for a Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia.
McCarthy, who qualifies for the Irish squad through his grandfather, has only played one friendly for the full team, against Brazil, so could still switch unless he plays a competitive game.
Levein said: "James isn't in this squad. At this minute of time he hasn't played a competitive match for Ireland, if he does play a competitive international for Ireland, that will be it.
"I don't want to sit down at this particular juncture and talk about James McCarthy."
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Aracaju - Foz
Aracaju - Foz
Aracaju linda visto de cima.
Ao fundo se v a foz do rio Sergipe com o oceano Atlntico.
Ao centro o prdio da Assemblia Legislativa, no Centro.
A ponta que avana no rio o Iate Club.
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It looked like it was important before, but now it's nothing
It looked like it was important before, but now it's nothing
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Lucille Ball's family Tombstone
Lucille Ball's family Tombstone
From I love Lucy. I miss that show
Burial::
Lake View Cemetery
Jamestown
Chautauqua County
New York, USA
Plot: Highland section
Birth: Aug. 6, 1911
Death: Apr. 26, 1989
Los Angeles
California
Legendary comedic actress, best known for the title role in the hit television sitcom of the 1950’s “I Love Lucy.” She was born Lucille Desiree Ball was on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. Intent on becoming an actress, she left high school at age 15, and tried unsuccessfully to get into drama school in New York City. Undaunted, Ball took a job as a waitress while trying for jobs in modeling and in chorus lines of Broadway shows. Moderately successful in these pursuits, she was chosen to be the poster model for Chesterfield Cigarettes in 1933, which got her national exposure for the first time, and caught the attention of Hollywood. She started at the bottom, with bit parts in low budget films, but her initial success would lead to bigger and better parts. Ball would appear in over 60 films by the late 1940s. After performing in the musical "Too Many Girls," in 1940 with popular Cuban band leader, Desi Arnaz, Ball fell in love with her co-star, and married him later that year. Their performing schedules clashed frequently, and the newlyweds often found themselves on opposite sides of the country at the end of the week. This was a problem because of the time needed for long distance travel in the days before jet airliners. The young couple decided that the best chance for their marriage to work was if they worked together. Offered her own TV series in 1950, Ball refused unless Arnaz could co-star. Television was a godsend for the couple. They formed their own production company called "Desilu.” Arnaz discovered he had a natural executive ability, and was soon calling all the shots for the project that would become “I Love Lucy.” From 1951 through 1957, it was the most popular show on television, and Ball was at last firmly established as a megastar. Working on camera through her second pregnancy, ‘Lucy’ was the first obviously pregnant woman to appear on network television. When the much-publicized birth of her son, Desi Arnaz Jr., occurred on the show in January 1953, the story received more press coverage than President Eisenhower's inauguration. "I Love Lucy" won more than 200 awards, 5 Emmys and the respect and adoration of the country. After 179 episodes of the "I Love Lucy," Ball and Arnaz decided to call it quits for the sake of their marriage. They soon began taping another show, named "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour,” which didn't need the time and attention of their previous works. Arnaz was able to spend more at home, working with "Desilu." By the end of the 1950s, Desilu became a powerful, respected corporation, producing such hit TV shows as "Star Trek" and "Mission Impossible." After 20 years of marriage, Ball and Arnaz divorced in 1960. While Arnaz turned to alcohol and was rarely seen in public again, Ball took out a loan for $3 million and bought her ex-husbands half of Desilu. Desilu was then the world's largest television production facility, so Lucy's take-over made her the first woman in Hollywood history to hold such a powerful position. In 1962, encouraged by fans, Ball reprised her role as ‘Lucy’ in a new TV series, as she starred in "The Lucy Show." It would run successfully for 6 years, and feature her real life children, Lucie and Desi Jr., and former “I Love Lucy” co-star, Vivian Vance. When "The Lucy Show" went off the air, Ball wasted no time in reformatting the show and starring in yet another series based on the same character. "Here's Lucy," was instantly picked up by the networks and ran on prime time through 1974. It was during this same period that Ball won rave reviews for her appearance on Broadway in, "Wildcat." On the heels of that success, Ball teamed with Bob Hope for two feature films and co-starred with Henry Fonda in the critically acclaimed, "Yours, Mine and Ours." Though she played a scatterbrained redhead, Ball was nothing of the kind in real life. Desilu Productions continued to grow and prosper under her leadership, ultimately acquiring RKO Studios, where both Ball and Arnaz had formerly worked as contract players. In 1967, she sold Desilu Productions to Gulf & Western for $17 million, netting some $10 million cash out of the deal. Ball remarried in 1968, taking Gary Morton as her second husband. Morton, a former comedian, worked with Ball to help create "Lucille Ball Productions." In the late 70s and early 80s, Ball made only sporadic appearances on TV, usually as the guest star. In 1985, she portrayed a New York homeless woman in the TV film, "Stone Pillow." Her last attempt at a new comedy series, "Life with Lucy," was a failure. Lucille Ball spent much of the rest of her life out of the spotlight. Her last public appearance was at the 1989 Academy Awards. One week after undergoing open heart surgery, on April 26, 1989, Lucille Ball suffered a ruptured aorta and died. She was 77 years old. Ball is survived by two children. Desi Arnaz died of cancer in 1986. Today, "I Love Lucy" is syndicated in more than 80 countries and remains one of the most popular and beloved TV shows of all time.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Dorsals
Dorsals
Trua, Makaio & Malia (I think)
All the whales, except Tilly, were out in the show pool before Believe :)
Believe - SeaWorld Orlando
21st February 2011
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Towards Sunset - Sandymouth, Near Bude, North Cornwall
Monday, March 14, 2011
Leeds United 0 Ipswich Town 0: match report
Leeds United 0 Ipswich Town 0: match report
Read a full match report of the Championship game between Leeds United and Ipswich Town art Elland Road on Saturday March 12 2011.
Even stevens: Leeds United's Robert Snodgrass is challenged by Ipswich Town's Keiran Dyer during the goal-less draw at Elland Road Photo: PA
By Peter Gardner 7:05PM GMT 12 Mar 2011
Faltering home form may ultimately cost Leeds dearly in their pursuit of automatic promotion. While emerging the Championship's most prolific scorers by some distance, they are revealing an increasing fallibility in failing to put visiting teams to the sword in their passionate own surroundings.
For the third time in the last four games at Elland Road visiting sides have held on to leave with a hard-earned share of the spoils, Ipswich on Saturday following Barnsley and Norwich who have both denied Leeds the victories their overall superiority might have merited.
Yet the Leeds manager, Simon Grayson was far from disappointed at what he described as: "A good week's work with seven points from a possible nine."
Back to back victories over Doncaster and Preston puts Leeds back in automatic gear to go straight up. But then along came Ipswich to put a spoke into the wheel.
Said Grayson: "I'm pleased at the way we passed the ball and created chances but we didn't get the break in the 18 yard area. Ipswich dictated for the first 20 minutes, then we got a foothold and in the second half appeared the only side likely to win."
Leeds could have been caught out before a minute had elapsed and the visiting manager, Paul Jewell smiled ruefully: "We were all over them for the first 10 seconds!"
While Jewell maintained it was a scrappy game on a difficult pitch he nevertheless applauded the gritty performance of his side as he said: "I'm pleased with a point at Leeds. A goalless draw away is never a bad result."
Jewell gave on-loan signing Kieren Dyer, signed from West Ham 24 hours earlier for a month, his second Ipswich debut 11 years after his first.
"He did far better for 70 minutes or so than I expected," said the Ipswich manager.
"I didn't plan to play him that long but he showed class and quality and while it was a tough game it will put him in good stead for this week."
Leeds have secured some stability following those victories against Doncaster and Preston and though they dominated for much of the first half they were almost caught out within 13 seconds when Tamas Priskin powered in from the right to shoot narrowly wide of the far post.
However, there were some inconsistent refereeing decisions in a game where they Leeds seeking a hat-trick of victories at in the week that marks the 50th anniversary of the club appointing the legendary Don Revie as player-manager.
Apart from that Priskin effort the visitors were reduced to just one further attempt in the opening 45 minutes, a sharp effort from Lee Martin that was parried by the Leeds goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Gradel was impressive for the home side but was poor with his finishing on several occasions as Leeds dominated.
On at least four occasions Gradel attempted shots but each time failed to hit the target.
And it was a similar story in the second half, too.
Shortly after the resumption Jonathan Howson shot wide as did Robert Snodgrass on two occasions when Leeds did hit the mark, the Ipswich goalkeeper Marton Fulop saved well from Billy Paynter while Andy O'Brien shot wide and Gradel again found his luck out when Fulop denied him at the near post.
Match details
Leeds (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Lichaj, Bromby, O'Brien, McCartney; Kilkenny, Johnson; Snodgrass, Howson (Bannan 76), Gradel; Paynter (Becchio 76).
Subs: Higgs, Bruce, Naylor, Watt, Somma.
Booked: O'Brien
Ipswich (4-5-1): Fulop; Edwards, McAuley, Delaney, O'Dea; Martin (Civelli 67), Dyer (Drury 74), Bullard, Leadbitter, Priskin (Scotland 81); Wickham.
Subs: Lee-Barratt, Peters, Hyam, Smith.
Booked: McAuley.
Referee: D Deadman (Shropshire).
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
LoC Snow Shoot 5
LoC Snow Shoot 5
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Skyway "Sketches", Minneapolis Convention Center | Minneapolis, MN
Skyway "Sketches", Minneapolis Convention Center | Minneapolis, MN
Urban/Civic Sites
January 06, 2011
Minneapolis Skyway System
Convention Center
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“Sketches” for IDE[A]’s AIA Minnesota Videotect Competition Entry
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
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Markets of PNG
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Irish government to abolish air tax
Irish government to abolish air tax
British Government urged to follow suit and scrap "counter-productive" Air Passenger Duty.
Britain currently charges passengers the highest rates of aviation tax in Europe
By Oliver Smith 10:31AM GMT 11 Mar 2011
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Ireland’s Fine Gael-Labour coalition has promised to abolish tax on air travel, in an effort to increase the number of visitors to the country.
The number of travellers flying into Ireland fell from 7.7 million in 2007 to 5.6 million last year.
An air passenger tax of €10 per person was introduced two years ago, then reduced to €3 last year.
The move follows the Dutch government’s decision to abandon its tax on air travel in 2009. The tax recouped around €300 million each year, but was estimated to cost the country’s wider economy more than €1.2 billion.
Mark Tanzer, the chief executive of Abta, the travel association, said: “The Irish government is just the latest to see that taxing air passengers is counter-productive, with any revenue raised outweighed by the damage caused to the wider economy.”
Britain currently charges passengers the highest rates of aviation tax in Europe. Air Passenger Duty (APD) currently earns the Government around £3.8 billion each year.
Last week, Telegraph Travel and Abta launched a new petition for a fair tax on flying. Sign the petition here.
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Suggested topics include the impact of Air Passenger Duty, holidays in Britain, road and rail transport, levels of service at British hotels and attractions, and access for disabled people. A selection of your questions will be presented to Mr Penrose, and his answers will be published in Telegraph Travel next week.
Submit your question using the comment box below or email travelviews@telegraph.co.uk
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Cackling Goose Stretch Neck
Cackling Goose Stretch Neck
A goose swimming in the lake.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Manchester City's Kolo Toure given full backing of Ivorian Football Federation
Manchester City's Kolo Toure given full backing of Ivorian Football Federation
Kolo Touré has been offered the ‘compassion and support’ of the Ivorian Football Federation (IFF) in a letter sent to the Manchester City defender in the wake of his positive test for a ‘specified substance.’
Sidelined: Manchester City's Kolo Toure has the backing of his country's FA Photo: PA
By Mark Ogden 8:33PM GMT 09 Mar 2011
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Touré, who has yet to publicly announce whether he intends to submit a B sample for testing, is currently suspended from all first-team and non first-team football as a result of positive test, but the Ivory Coast centre-half remains free to train with his Manchester City team-mates.
And with Touré’s playing future in the balance, IFF managing director Ardiouma Kone has written to both Touré and City to offer the backing of the Ivorian football authorities.
Kone wrote: “In these hard times that you cross, The Executive Committee of the Ivorian Football Federation and its President, His Excellency Ambassador Jacques Anouma, would like to assure you of compassion and support.
“The Ivorian Football Federation, which could always count on your availability and your commitment to defend an exemplary way the colours of Ivory Coast, hopes for a successful outcome of the legal process that requires this case to allow you to find joy playing football, your passion.”
In his letter to City, Kone insisted Touré had ‘always been exemplary to defend the colours of the country.’
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lines in the snow #2
lines in the snow #2
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Vancouver city skyline from the Harbour
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
WGC-Cadillac Championship: Martin Kaymer says being world No 1 has not changed his life
WGC-Cadillac Championship: Martin Kaymer says being world No 1 has not changed his life
A phone call from Bernhard Langer, a surprise visit from dad, Horst, and a cake with No 1 on it in a Scottsdale restaurant were the highlights of Martin Kaymer's first week as the highest ranking golfer on the planet.
Satisfied: Martin Kaymer is pleased to be world No 1 but is refusing to get carried away Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Kevin Garside 6:46PM GMT 08 Mar 2011
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None of these things turned his head. Kaymer splintered a few Teutonic stereotypes when he confessed to not knowing how the rankings matrix works.
Very un-Germanic. Neither is he fixated on retaining the badge. For him the significance of reaching world No 1 resides in the process rather than the thing itself. He must be doing something right, is the theory.
"I've been No 1 in the world for at least seven days. No-one can take that away from me. It's a nice thing but it doesn't change my life.
"A lot of people say you must be the happiest person in the world now and I say 'yeah, I'm happy, I'm satisfied but there's still something missing. Maybe I will find out in the next 12 months."
Or maybe, on the grounds that one never misses something until it is gone, in the next five days. Should Lee Westwood win the Cadillac Championship at Doral on Sunday, he goes back to the top.
He is the only one capable of unseating Kaymer this weekend. He could, depending on Kaymer's placing, do it by finishing in the top four.
As is the way of things these days the organisers found a way of grouping Kaymer and Westwood in the same three-ball alongside Luke Donald.
Yes, that would be the world one, two and three. Funnily enough Graeme McDowell plays with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Yes, that would be numbers four, five and six in the world.
The truncated, invite-only field for the second World Golf Championship of the year boasts the world's top 50. Since there are only 72 players contesting the event there is no cut, which allows for a Lazarus like comeback over the weekend should form prove elusive early.
Europe's domination of the rankings could become even more pronounced here with Paul Casey and Rory McIlroy in a position to displace Woods and Mickelson at five and six.
Conversely a win for Woods could take him back to No 2 if Westwood is buried down the field.
The winner takes home a chunk of ranking points and $1.4million (£875,000), not that elite golfers are counting the pennies anymore.
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Embalse Quiebrajano - 2 Panoramica
Embalse Quiebrajano - 2 Panoramica
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Digging till sunset
Digging till sunset
A lone boy on the beach digs well into sundown with his trusty blue plastic shovel and matching pail nearby.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Dramatic Monument Valley
Dramatic Monument Valley
Monument valley sure offers dramatic scenery, even on a dull winter day like this one. I used the "Dramatic Tone" art filter on my Olympus E-5 to emphasize the otherwise dull texture in the overcast clouds. It works well enough in some of the shots I took.
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