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Kempthorne Brings Strong Advice to RVDA
October 6, 2010 by Bruce Hampson · 2 Comments
Speaking before a capacity crowd of RV dealers, manufacturers and suppliers, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne opened the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) 2010 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo as keynote speaker of the general session Tuesday (Oct. 5) at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
During her introduction of Kempthorne, RVDA Chairman Debbie Brunaforte noted that the former Idaho mayor, governor and U.S. senator was "an outstanding national leader who also has first-hand experience with RV history as a longtime motorhome owner. In fact, he drove here today in his RV." Kempthorne served as Secretary of the Interior from 2006-'09 during the George W. Bush administration.
"He brought fundamental changes to the relationships of our national interests in environmental, conservation and outdoor recreation," she said. "During his service in the U.S. Senate, Secretary Kempthorne led successful efforts to create a sustainable funding source for building and maintaining trails to promote the balance between resource protection and outdoor fun."
Brunaforte noted that in recognition of his work, Kempthorne received the 20th Sheldon Coleman Great Outdoors Award from the American Recreation Coalition (ARC) in 2008.
Kempthorne, who noted that not only did he drive to the event in his motorhome but so did his brother, Mark, regaled his audience with humorous stories of camping with his family and his travels in his Fleetwood coach before his remarks took a more serious focus.
"There's a lot of things happening in the world today," he pointed out, "that makes briefs respites in the great outdoors that much more necessary. It helps to replenish our perspectives. We've all experienced the worst recession since the Great Depression. Perhaps few industries have felt it so much as yours. We've all read recent headlines that the recession is officially over — whether it feels like it or not. Many Americans are still out of work. The Wall Street Journal recently carried an article about your industry. It gave signs of hope and recovery, but many of you say it really doesn't reflect what you're personally experiencing in your businesses."
Kempthorne, who noted that "I am no economist, and I'm not a member of your industry," spoke of relying on close friends within the industry to gauge conditions.
"One of my barometers is one of your members and my friend, Tom Nelson, Nelson's RV in Boise. I check in with Tom periodically to see what's happening in his world. Through him, I've seen some of the trends and what his current experience is — and it's beginning to be encouraging. But it's encouraging because it's doing things differently in this economy. Tom always says 'I'm just an old trailer salesman' — but I'll tell you what: he's a darn canny businessman. He's ridden out this recession because he's not afraid to innovate."
The flexibility of innovating — recognizing trends and capitalizing upon them — was a main theme of Kempthorne's speech, and he buttressed his remarks with figures provided to him from the National Park Conservation Association that showed that even as the country was beginning to emerge from the recession, the slight downward trend in visits to national parks had reversed.
"In 2009," Kepthorne said, "there were nearly 286 million recreation visits to the parks — the highest since 2000." He also noted dramatic increases in camping reservations through such sites as www.recreation.gov. "Americans still want American visuals, and your industry has continued to play a key role in helping them to get outside and enjoy it. You really are great stewards of the outdoors."
However, Kempthorne also raised a cautionary note with his audience, pointing out that the quest for higher-mileage tow vehicles would impact their towing capacity. "In the years ahead, as these fuel-economy requirements phase in, there are going to be fewer and fewer vehicles that can be the family car during the week and still tow the family trailer of boat on the weekends."
He warned that some people will have "a singular focus on an extreme 'green' agenda who do not care about your industry," he continued. "They may not own RVs, they may not know anyone who does. They operate on their own agenda and view your products as something that nobody needs. But they are very influential in Washington; they know how to play the media game well and they understand the legislative process. The political climate in Washington is now favorable to them and they know it. But I'd like you to consider a different way of thinking about dealing with these threats.
"The strategy that will put your industry ahead of the curve and make it less likely that Congress or special-interest groups will put a 'bulls eye' on your products comes down to this: you can effect change on your terms, or be effected by change on someone else's terms. You're at a fork in the road, and as the noted philosopher Yogi Berra once said, 'When you come to a fork in the road, take it.'
So here's my take: why not, as an industry, commit to offering your customers smart green alternatives — not for the sake of symbolically made green but for three very good business reasons. One, customer satisfaction. These alternatives are available, viable and can make the RV experience more enjoyable for our customers. And isn't that what it's supposed to be all about?
"Number two is profitability. All of the various green enhancements — things like solar panels, inverters, fuel cells — can be profit centers for your dealerships. I'm talking about additional sales, the installation, maintenance and repair revenues for your dealership.
"Number three is 'narrative.' Narrative is one of the newest Washington, D.C., buzzwords. It means that when issues affect your industry, your industry needs to have a credible, constructive narrative; a story to tell. For example, about innovative steps you're taking to contribute to energy conservation or whatever issue is 'in play' at the time. When a reporter comes knocking, you want to have a compelling narrative about your industry."
As an example, Kempthorne noted the changes he made to his own 2003 Fleetwood motorhome to allow him to dry camp "off the grid," without tapping into onshore energy supplies.
"I have a fuel cell," he said. "It uses methanol as a source of energy. In essence, this is wood alcohol, and it's what NASCAR racers use to fuel their cars. Its purpose is to keep my house batteries charged so that as I use appliances I'm constantly replenishing the batteries. I found that the ideal situation is to partner the fuel cell with a solar panel; they have a synergy of two different power sources. So I added a solar panel. Solar panels just make great sense. I also upgraded my inverter. So with the combination of these three items I can now camp off-grid and enjoy the comforts of my RV and not live in austere conditions."
As Kempthorne noted, however, many dealers overlook the profitability of such items. "When my brother, Mark, bought his new motorcoach, he drove it off the lot with no inverter and no solar panel. No one suggested the advantages of having these items added. The financing option makes the additional monthly payment really negligible." His brother lost out on the components' versatility — but more importantly, Kempthorne stressed, the dealer lost out on the sale and future maintenance and repair revenues.
"I love this industry," Kempthorne said. "And I think that while sales will continue to return for new rolling stock, there is much that we can do to strongly suggest — and in fact, I would say that we must do — to remain viable. When it comes time for narratives, you have a strong one — to tell about embracing 21st century technology … keeping you on the leading edge and making it better. Lifestyle and experience in the outdoors."
"The bottom line, you are all survivors, Kempthorne concluded. "And therefore, you are leaders. Everyone in this room is a success story. You have demonstrated that you know how to adapt and achieve great things … I think you have a golden opportunity to seize this. You are already stronger; you're stronger because of what you've had to come through. But you have come through it."
Kempthorne was preceeded to the dias by Rick Horsey, chairman of the RV Learning Center board of directors, who updated the audience on educational opportunities available to dealer personnel year-round through the RV Learning Center. In introducing Horsey, Brunaforte noted that the longtime chairman will be stepping down later this year after 10 years as head of the RV Learning Center board, but added that Horsey will continue as a volunteer leader of RVDA and will remain a member of the RV Learning Center board of directors.
The 2010 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo continues through Friday.


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I started to collect some easy PyGObject bugs which are appropriate for the PyGObject hackfest at GUADEC on July 30th. These are bugs which do not need a lot of previous knowlege and are excellent starters for new contributors, such as adding overrides, fixing build system issues, etc.
I also created an initial idea pool/agenda/coordination page, where participants can add or signup for things to work on.
Feel free to add your own topics! I'm really looking forward to GUADEC and the hackfest, see you there!

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WACO, Texas
Mario DiMarcantonio Jr.
April 8, 1946 - Dec. 29, 2006
Mario DiMarcantonio Jr., 60, of Waco, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006.
Born on April 8, 1946, in Waukesha, he was the son of Frances and the late Mario DiMarcantonio Sr.
He was an elder of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Waco. Mario graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1964, and moved to Texas in 1974.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle DiMarcantonio, whom he married June 24, 1967; his children, David DiMarcantonio, Mario (Andrea) DiMarcantonio III, Leah (Robert) Cardona and Loni (Matthew) Jones; and his siblings, Ted (Annie), Lonnie, Joan Wisnieski and Jean Richardson. Further surviving him are grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with his father, Mario DiMarcantonio Sr., he is predeceased by his sibling, Bruce DiMarcantonio.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service Saturday, Jan. 6, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, W230-S3250 Milky Way Road, Waukesha. Mark Falk will officiate. A memorial also is being held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2308 N. Valley Mill, Waco.


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This power chart should obviously only be used as a guideline for turbo selection. Check back on BorgWarner's EFR site in the near future for an extremely in depth turbo sizing app. You forum nerds are going to have plenty to argue about when that's released.
Did you know that BorgWarner is currently the largest OEM turbocharger supplier in the world? The BW turbo brands also include BorgWarner, KKK (Kuhnle, Kopp & Kausch, not the cone heads), and Schwitzer. Despite being as big as they are, BW is planning the release of the Series EFR turbos designed specifically for the performance aftermarket and racing. For the past year, Brock (aka Brockstar) and his team of engineers and techs have been hard at work developing the EFR product line. This is extremely fast for a company the size of BW with very stringent design and manufacturing standards. BW isn't a 5 person shop that copies a Garrett compressor wheel, rescales it in CAM software so there's an infinite amount of trims available, hogs one out of aluminum bar stock on a CNC machine and then proceeds to stuff it into virtually any compressor housing without compressor or turbine mapping (let's not forget about giving these hogged out turbos nonsensical names while they were at it). BW products must go through extremely stringent OEM style durability testing and multiple validations before product release. So a complete line of turbochargers released in about a year is actually light speed for a company the size of BW.
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Police Reports
Twenty-six-year-old Mc- Connellsburg resident Tiffany Marie Hopkins has been cited through Magisterial District Judge Wendy Mellott for the felony offense of retail theft. Hopkins was allegedly observed hiding store merchandise on herself while shopping at Family Dollar Store on Tuesday, January 26. Hopkins then walked through the checkout at 9:15 a.m. without paying for the items.
Big Cove Tannery Man Uninjured
A Big Cove Tannery man was uninjured after his 2001 Honda Accord ran off Heavenly Acres Ridge Road, struck a metal post and travelled through a culvert damaging its undercarriage. Corey A. Hann's car then proceeded through a flowerbed where it dislodged numerous rocks.
Hann was wearing a seat belt. He will be cited with driving on roadways laned for traffic and accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property in connection with the January 20 6:30 p.m. accident.
Truck Strikes Utility Pole
A southbound 1998 Ford F- 150 struck a utility pole along Route 522 near the intersection of Meadow Lane on Tuesday, January 26, according to state police. The crash occurred when Cassidy Gracey failed to make a turn into a private driveway at 10 p.m. Gracey was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.
Tires Squealed, DUI Arrest Made
The tires on a vehicle driven by Jeffrey H. Heffner, 41, of Mc- Connellsburg were allegedly squealed when pulling out of the intersection of Route 16 and Lincoln Way East on Wednesday, January 27, at 11:52 p.m. A vehicle stop revealed Heffner was found to be driving under the influence.
Vehicle Windows Damaged
The rear windows of a M&M Electronics service van were damaged between 11:25 a.m. on January 26 and 9:50 a.m. on January 27. Anyone having additional information concerning this case of mischief should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Wadsworth at 717-485-3131.
McConnellsburg Man Faces Assault Charges
Thirty-three-year-old Aaron Boyd Myers of McConnellsburg has been charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment through the office of Magisterial District Judge Wendy Mellott. According to state police, Myers argued with a 23-year-old McConnellsburg woman at 917 Dogwood Lane in Todd Township on Tuesday, January 26. During the fight between 9:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., Myers allegedly became physical, punching the victim multiple times in the head and face.
Bench Warrant Issued
A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of a Wells Tannery man last week after he failed to appear for a preliminary hearing in Bedford County. Thirty-yearold Kyle Dwayne Barton reportedly faces charges of possession or use of drug paraphernalia after he was arrested by state police at 8:30 p.m. on August 22, 2009, along Six Mile Run Road in Broad Top Township. Barton was picked up at that time for public drunkenness.
iPod Missing
A 19-year-old McConnellsburg man reported to state police his ipod Nano was stolen from his car parked in the Giant parking lot on June 1, 2009. The device has been valued at $125. Anyone having additional information regarding this theft from a motor vehicle should contact Fulton County Crime Solvers by calling 717-485-5771 or Trooper Carper at 717-485-3131. Argument Leads To Assault Charges
A verbal argument eventually led to physical contact and simple assault charges against a 19-year-old Needmore man. Joshua Gordon Hall allegedly engaged in physical contact with a 16-year-old Warfordsburg area girl during a fight at 12941 Buck Valley Road, Warfordsburg, on Saturday, January 23, at 10:30 p.m. The victim suffered injuries during the assault. Hall will be charged through Magisterial District Judge Carol Jean Johnson.
McConnellsburg Man Makes Threats
Eighteen-year-old Travis Allen Lease of McConnellsburg has been charged with terroristic threats and harassment as a result of what state police called a "heated argument" at the Sheetz convenience store on Friday, January 22. Lease reportedly argued with a 36-year-old man from McConnellsburg at 4:21 p.m. and allegedly threatened to shoot a 14-year-old Mc- Connellsburg boy as well as their residence.
Car Hits Light Pole
A westbound 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier crashed into a light pole along the berm of Interstate 70 on Saturday, January 30, according to state police. Courtney N. Hutchinson, 21, of Williamsport, Md., lost control of her vehicle at 11:45 a.m. She was wearing a seat belt and escaped harm. Hutchinson will be charged with driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Tools Stolen
A storage lot located at 20343 Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg, was broken into between 6 p.m. on December 28 and 1 p.m. on January 28. Tools, car keys, a portable generator and a portable car charger were taken from the storage building. Anyone having further information pertinent to this case should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Sheffield at 717-485-3131.
Door Missing
A steel door with stained glass was stolen from a storage shed at old Southern Fulton High School between January 23 and January 25. The door has been valued at $300. Anyone having further information concerning this theft is urged to call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Carper at 717-485-3131.
Eggs Thrown
Eggs were thrown at a vehicle parked along Brooklyn Drive, McConnellsburg, between 12:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 31. Victim is a 23-yearold McConnellsburg man, who estimated damage to his vehicle at $30. Anyone with additional information regarding this case of mischief should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717- 485-5771 or Trooper Johns at 717-485-3131.
Vehicle Strikes Embankment
An Everett man was not injured when his eastbound 1992 Dynasty struck an embankment along Interstate 70. Ronald S. Curtis, 59, was wearing a seat belt when the 1:34 p.m. accident occurred in Bethel Township on Saturday, January 30. Curtis will be charged by state police with driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Theft From Vehicle Investigated
Thieves took multiple items from an unlocked 2008 Ford Fusion parked at 203 Pyle Drive, McConnellsburg, between 6 p.m. on January 23 and 6 a.m. on January 24. Among the items stolen from the 32-year-old McConnellsburg woman were $93 in cash, a book of stamps and a silver Sony MP3 player. Anyone having additional information pertinent to this incident should contact Fulton County Crime Solvers by calling 717-485-5771 or Trooper Hibner at 717-485-3131.
DUI Charges Filed
Charges of driving under the influence have been filed through Magisterial District Judge Devin Horne against Melissa Sue Mellott, 27, of Mc- Connellsburg. Mellott was ini- tially stopped by state police for an alleged traffic violation along Route 30 on Sunday, January 31, at 12:45 a.m.
License Plate Removed
A Pennsylvania license plate bearing the registration number YME6892 was removed from a 1998 Nissan truck parked at 205 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, between 9 a.m. on January 31 and 8 a.m. on February 1. The truck was parked outside the residence of the 57-year-old male victim. Anyone having further information linked to this theft from a motor vehicle should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Bartlett at 717-485-3131.
Accident On Snow-Covered Road Investigated
State police, Chambersburg, investigated a single-vehicle accident along a snow-covered Grant Shook Road in Antrim Township, Franklin County, over the weekend. Fifty-eight-yearold McConnellsburg resident Patricia S. Hendricks lost control of her northbound Buick Regal while rounding a curve. The car went onto the berm, down an embankment and rolled onto its side. Hendricks was not injured in the Saturday, January 30, 3:42 p.m. crash.


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Inspired by the hit Netflix series Narcos, about the exploits of Pablo Escobar, some fans decided to dig up some of the period's not-so-subtle ads for cocaine paraphernalia. They posted their finds, clipped from drug magazines ranging from 1976 to 1981, to art and culture site The World's Best Ever.
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Lysol was sold as a douche? Yes, but here's the catch. It was really for birth control.
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As we've mentioned before, some logos like to sneak in some hidden symbols and meanings. Some might have been staring at you right in the face without you noticing.
I'd like to say that we Baby Boomers were savvy shoppers in our youth—that we never fell for fancy packaging or seductive advertisements. I'd like to say that, but I'd be lying. Why else would we have slapped down our hard-earned baby-sitting money on products like these in the eternal quest to look and smell our best?
It may look like a world of balloons and bad tweed. But making a living on the lot is anything but a Sunday drive.
Ninety-five years ago, American women won the right to vote. But not before they were ridiculed and vilified.
They cannot be unseen.
Various advertisements for Camel cigarettes.
A scroll through any collection of contemporary graphic design portfolios makes for a dizzying tour of the seemingly unlimited range of colors, textures, fonts, etc. available to the modern commercial artist.
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Can you pick the brand names that have used the given slogans or ad campaigns?
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Cliff Dickens Honest Slogans site is a treasure trove of corporate truths – here are some of our favourites. 1. You Tube 2. Adobe 3. Google 4. Ben and Jerry's 5. Pizza Hut 6. Linked In 7. Men's Health 8. Victoria's Secret 9. Yellow Pages 10. Chapstick 11. Frosties 12. iTunes 13. Netflix 14. Harley-Davidson …
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This is a classic writing prompt: what if companies told the truth? What if we said, buy this beer so you will think, after four, that you are irresistible? Of course, everyone knows dreams and promises are far more popular than reality and experience.
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The girl leaned forward, a look of determination on her face.
Her eyes were trained on the finish line at the far end of the track.
With a pop of the start gun, she was off, pushing her walker down the path, accompanied by a trail of shouts and cheers from the crowd.
A huge grin on her face, she rolled over the finish line and gave a woman waiting at the end a high five.
Special Olympics Cleveland County was held at Shelby High School over the weekend and offered North Shelby School students and other community members with disabilities a chance to showcase their athletic talents.
The field at the high school was a hive of activity Saturday morning with a constant stream of competitors running, wheeling and throwing softballs.
In the middle of the field, roped off by caution tape, athletes were awarded medals and ribbons.
Some pumped their fists in the air after receiving their awards. Others danced. Some just smiled.
Community participation
Carol Goforth, local coordinator for Special Olympics Cleveland County, said North Shelby students have been preparing for the event during the past eight weeks.
The entire school staff of about 160 showed up to volunteer and cheer on the athletes.
Other volunteers from the community also pitched in.
Members of the Shelby Civitans, who adopted the Special Olympics as one of their major events of the year, volunteered to help.
Eaton Corporation handled the food and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office provided security and participated in the opening ceremony torch run.
The sheriff's office also raised money for Special Olympics North Carolina with a donkey basketball fundraiser earlier this month.
Travis Mangum, with the Shelby Civitans, said the club helped sponsor the very first Special Olympics of Cleveland County about 20 years ago.
"It's fun to see the kids get motivated," Mangum said.
"I'm sure it makes them feel more important than they already are," said Adrienne Fletcher, a North Shelby teacher. "It's a good way to showcase their talent and abilities and spirit."
Fans in the stands
Goforth said some of the students with more severe disabilities compete alone while others are pitted against their peers with similar abilities.
The youngest athlete was 3 years old and the oldest was in his 70s, Goforth said.
Although most of the competitors come from North Shelby School, it is also open to any member of the community with a developmental disability.
"We're excited to have fans in the stands," said North Shelby assistant principal Nancy Nation. "We want people to support them. A lot of times they don't get that on an athletic level."
She said the athletes enjoyed the games this weekend, showed their best and were excited to receive their medals and ribbons.
"All get recognition of some sort," said Goforth.
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Twenty Years
It's been twenty years since Bella was changed into a vampire. What will happen to her?
1. The Vision
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Edward and I just got back from hunting. I love these trips– when it's just me and Edward. Don't get me wrong, I love hunting with all my other family too– Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Rosalie, Esme, Carlisle, Jacob and Renesmee– just the ones with just Edward and I were special. When ten people (well, none of us actually are human) live together it's difficult to get alone time. Especially with our super hearing.
We laughed as we entered the house and ran upstairs to our shared room. We decorated the walls with memories. Next to the large music collection (we had at least 600 CDs, Cassette tapes and records) were photographs we had taken in the past 22 years. On the opposing wall were pictures of Renesmee from the time she was born until she was fully grown. There was a large bed in the back of the room, never used for sleep. There were various other mementoes of our lives scattered about the room. I kept framed pictures of Charlie and Renee on top of the TV. In the left corner of the room, there was a piano.
Edward was addicted to his piano. There was another one downstairs, but he liked having one so he could play to me, alone. He was mid-song when Alice burst through the door with Jasper. I glared at my siblings. They knew better than to not knock, but then I saw the look on Alice's face– a vision. I watched as Edward watched the vision with her standing as he saw the events that played out in Alice's head. He came over and wrapped his arms around me.
I, of course, was confused. "What's going on?" It had to be something big; Alice didn't barge in with no respect for privacy to tell us about next week's weather.
"Another coven, a large one" Edward whispered
"Not vegetarian," Alice added.
I nodded. It had happened years ago as well, another coven came and hunted in the immediate area. Unless they changed their path, we would have to leave.
"When?" I hadn't realized Alice left the room, and Edward didn't have an answer.
Edward and I flew down the stairs, finding Alice and Jasper in the study with Carlisle. I could hear her telling him in more detail what exactly she saw.
"There are around five of them, a large group for nomads. They seem to be moving eastward. Three of the five are female, the other two male."
"When will they arrive?"
"Early July, I think. Maybe a bit earlier" I checked my mental calendar: it was June 7th.
"Alright. Lets get everyone around the dining room table."
The five of us: me, Edward, Alice, Jasper and Carlisle split up to find the rest of the family. Carlisle went and got Esme, who was planning on adding an extra room to the house. Alice, Jasper and Edward went off to find Rosalie and Emmett, who had been hunting since Wednesday. I went upstairs to get Jake and Renesmee.
I could hear them inside the room, and I didn't want to think about what they're doing. I knocked on the door, quietly. I knew they could hear. I heard a bit of shuffling– putting clothes on no doubt, and they opened the door.
"What's up mom?" Nessie said. She had gotten into the habit of speaking aloud rather than showing. I looked at Renesmee. Her curly bronze hair reached her rear and her brown eyes shone with joy. She had the body of a 20 year old, which felt odd. She had stopped aging about 8 years after she was born. I wondered how it was for her, to be 20 yet have 17 and 18 year old parents.
"Family meeting. Downstairs."
I ran back to the dining room. The rest of my family was already sitting and I took the place between Edward and Emmett. After Nessie and Jake took their seats, Alice spoke. She told everyone that she had seen another large coven coming to our town. She said that they were not vegetarians.
"Is there any chance they'll change paths?" Emmett asked.
"There is always a chance; you know nothing is ever set in stone. But it's only a 2% chance they turn the other way. When they come we'll invite them over and tell them they can't hunt here."
We nodded, a few other people asked other questions, but nothing important came out of them. After the meeting, we continued on with things we normally did. Edward sat at the piano and Esme watched him play. Carlisle got a book from his study. Jasper and Emmett wrestled while Rosalie and Alice watched in amusement.
I watched my daughter and Jake. It was now that I realized a gleaming diamond attached to her left finger. Everyone was immersed in packing and preparing and didn't notice my stillness. Jacob caught my eye and followed my line of sight.
"I should've told you..." Edward glanced up as Jake said this. The music stopped playing and everyone turned to look.
"But you didn't"
"No... I didn't"
"When did you..."
"Last night"
The members of the family who couldn't read minds had gathered around us, curious as to what we were saying. Edward stayed in the background. I saw that he was tense– his dislike for Jacob wasn't a secret. Alice stood next to him. I heard Edward whisper to her, responding to a thought, no doubt. I think I'll let them tell us. Renesmee stood next to Jacob, hands shoved into the pockets of her blue jeans.
"You could've asked my permission!"
"I wasn't aware I needed permission"
Jacob didn't notice the crowd until just now. There was eagerness on all the faces. They wanted to know what was happening. I backed away and stood next to Edward, grabbing his hand.
"I guess you're all pretty confused right now," Jake started, "Uh.... uhm...." he turned towards Renesmee, "Do you want to say it or should I?"
"Actually, I think I'll show them."
Jacob nodded and Nessie walked over to Carlisle, placing her hand on his arm. He whispered Congratulations to her. Renesmee turned to Esme, then Emmett, Rose and Jazz. She finally stopped at Alice. She knew she had to save her aunt for last at a time like this, or risk ruining the surprise for everyone. I could see the anticipation in Alice's gold eyes. I watched as the anticipation changed to excitement. A bright grin spread across her pale face. Alice loves weddings, especially planning them.
"Yay! Finally!" She danced around, "And September 13th is the perfect date."
I was amused. Who picked the date, Alice, Renesmee or Jake?
"Thanks. It was my idea." Hm. Jake. A tribute to me, no doubt. I smiled.
Edward's expression changed from calm to angered. "No Jacob, we can't." I assumed he was responding to a thought.
Jake spoke aloud this time, "Please? My wedding wouldn't be the same without the packs."
Edward and Jake argued over whether or not it was safe to invite the packs. We hadn't been to Washington in years. I knew that having old friends here would make me homesick. Therefore, I didn't want the packs to come either. But it wasn't my wedding.
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So here is the first go at chapter four. It's VERY rough because I'm starting to integrate the previous stuff into this chapter. I'm working towards the title - showing the diaspora of all the girls and guys to different planets, before we start chasing each other all over the solar system ;)
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So, I got it finished...amazing no?
The beginning of this chapter is set pretty well, but I still have a large chunk of the end to work on, the odie and dido scene is still very rough, and the sera and the queen scene is really choppy.
I've been going through and lightly editing these, typos and the like
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Three of the six allegedly drunk boys who threatened primary school kids with anti-Semitic rants and violence have been identified as Sydney's Jewish community comes to grips with the disturbing incident.
"Heil Hitler, kill the Jews ... we're going to cut your throats", the abusers told children as young as five on a bus in Sydney's east on Wednesday afternoon.
Police arrested five of the alleged racists in Rose Bay in the early hours of Thursday morning.
But due to their intoxication, the boys, aged between 15 and 17, were released into the custody of their parents.
"Of that group we have identified three that were on the bus earlier in the day," a detective told AAP.
"The other boys are yet to be identified, we're working off the footage on the bus."
Despite the harrowing attack which left children terrified and parents shocked, the boys may not be charged.
"It depends on their history, on whether they have exhausted their right to be cautioned, whether they admit the offence.
"The young offenders act will be applied to them in terms of how they're processed judicially," the detective said.
"If you are underage and we have evidence that you've committed an offence and you admit the offence and it does not involve violence (police), can refer you for a caution rather than charge you."
Police are using CCTV footage from the bus to hunt the remaining alleged racists.
They've also asked anyone who recorded part of the pernicious tirade to make contact.
Many details of the case can't be reported as the accused abusers are all under 18.
The detective wouldn't say if they were school students, but did tell AAP "some are part of the education system."
The victims were students from Mount Sinai College, Moriah College and Emanuel School.
Several Jewish schools planned to bring guardians on to school buses on Thursday.
The president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, Yair Miller, says support will be offered for the children.
Late on Thursday afternoon, a father of four young students that attend Mount Sinai College spoke to police for about 20 minutes at Waverley police station.
Local federal member Malcolm Turnbull said the "anti-semitic language will strike a chill into the heart of every parent, indeed every Australian."
"We all have a vital vested interest in a harmonious multicultural nation where we respect our fellow citizens in their diversity," the Communications Minister said in a statement.
The Department of Education says it isn't commenting on the incident as all involved are minors.


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Jervaulx Abbey in East Witton near the city of Ripon, was one of the great Cistercian abbeys of Yorkshire, England, founded in 1156. Initially a Savigniac foundation, the abbey was later taken over by the Cistercian order and responsibility for it was taken by Byland Abbey.Originally founded in 1145 at Fors in Wensleydale. It was moved ten years later to a site a few miles away on the banks of the Ure.It was dissolved in 1537, and its last abbot was hanged for his part in the Pilgrimage of Grace.
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After months and months of planning, your big day is almost here!
You know how many guests are coming, the flowers have been ordered, the dresses for you and the bride maids are fitted and the evening celebrations are all in place. But is your skin wedding day ready?
So much work and time goes into preparing for your wedding day so it's important that on the day you look radiant, serene and beautiful. That way you can look back on the photos in years to come and smile because you were looking and feeling your best.
Achieving perfect skin for any bride is just as important as losing the last 5 pounds, so make sure you follow these 5 steps to perfect skin.
1. Problem Skin
If you suffer from problem skin then it's important that you treat your skin with the relevant natural products that are suitable for your skin type. Whether you suffer from acne, rosacea, dermatitis or eczema there are excellent products on the market that will help you take control of your skin problems the natural way. Treating your skin as quickly as possible before your wedding day will help your skin to look as radiant as possible.
2. Exfoliate
Exfoliating your skin three times a week can greatly improve the results of your skincare regime. Whether you have oily, dry, normal or sensitive skin exfoliating can breathe new life into the appearance and feel of your skin. Look for a good skin exfoliator that contains AHA which is a perfect ingredient if you suffer from problem skin. The exfoliator will help to remove dead skin cells and help you maintain a smoother surface on your skin. It's important that you only use an exfoliator that contains natural abrasive ingredients such as rice grains because the harsher exfoliators contain particles that have sharp edges including apricot pits which can play havoc with any skin type but especially problem skin.
3. Hair care
Don't change your hair care products before your wedding day, whether that is your shampoo, conditioner, mouse or color products because your hair products can come into contact with your face. This may be at the gym when you sweat or even at night when you are asleep. You never know how your skin will react to a new hair care product and before you can do anything about it your big day has arrived. Don't take any chances!
4. Stress
I know your wedding day and the preparation can be extremely stressful but stress can cause so many problems with your skin. Many sufferers of problem skin find that stressful situations can cause sudden flare-ups which are the last thing you need on your wedding day. Take timeout whenever you can to meditate, try a yoga class or even go out for a run to clear your head. Lots of brides to be like to enjoy a spa day to unwind with girlfriends before the bid day so why not you? Don't let the after effects of stress ruin your special day.
5. Facials
We all love facials but make sure that you don't have one the day before your wedding. Some facials can cause inflammation and redness on the skin and this is something that you want to avoid when your big day comes around. Leave it a week in between having your facial and your wedding, just to be on the safe side.
Follow these 5 steps for your perfect skin on your wedding day and remember to just relax and have fun.
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Sculptures in motion that play percussion, they make up the Moleskine Orchestra, the musical design installation created by Felix Thorn, visionary composer and music and technology expert, for Milan Design Week. A new kind of hybridization that joins the many hacks created by artists, life hackers, inventors and enthusiasts from around the world who enjoy rearranging Moleskine design objects in a variety of different ways.
Felix Thorn at work during the creation of the musical machine
Sketches from the design stage
Moleskine Orchestra is being presented at La Rinascente in Milan as part of "Hacked, 100 Hours of Rebel Creativity" along with Moleskine SMS, another play on hacking, created by designer Pietro Corraini. To learn about the complete program of Moleskine events at Fuorisalone, click here.
Felix Thorn (1985, Brighton, England) invented and patented Felix's Machines, musical machines assembled piece by piece which combine the artist's electronic passion with his musical genius.
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South African lesbians face abuse: rights group
South African lesbians are abused by even those closest to them, a reality that contrasts with the high ideals of the country's constitution, Human Rights Watch said Monday.
"Lesbians and transgender men live in constant fear of harassment as well as physical and sexual violence," the watchdog group said in a report released Monday.
The report, 'We'll Show You You're a Woman', was based on interviews with 121 lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men in the impoverished black townships where the majority of South Africans live.
Their lives contrast with those of urban, wealthy, often white gay South Africans who have turned parts of some cities into liberal havens. Gay pride parades are held annually in Johannesburg and Cape Town, which reaches out to gay tourists from around the world. Next year, an international pageant for gay men will be held in Johannesburg.
Same-sex marriage is legal in South Africa and the country has among the most liberal laws on sexual orientation on the continent.
But cultural attitudes don't always match the constitution approved in 1996 by lawmakers determined to show they were more progressive then their apartheid predecessors.
One woman told Human Rights Watch of a series of rapes by her cousin, her coach and her pastor. Another said a female cousin spiked her drink so that the cousin's boyfriend could rape her. A third said that after a rape. "I really hated myself."
Raping a lesbian, HRW researchers found, can make a man a township hero. Attackers boast publicly of their crimes and declare to their victims, 'We'll show you you're a woman', the report said. Such attacks are known as "corrective rapes" in South Africa.
Lesbians and others who don't fit the norm respond by avoiding being alone in public, trying not to attract men's attention, and hiding their sexual orientation, the report said.
Human Rights Watch called on South Africa's government to act against the attackers. At a news conference in Johannesburg on Monday, Dipika Nath, the lead researcher on the report, acknowledged that addressing the crimes would have a limited effect.
"What we really need is a sustained, large program" that embraces education in schools and engages with religious leaders, she said.
Contempt for homosexuals has led to anti-gay legal measures elsewhere in Africa. Last week, Nigeria's Senate voted in favour of a bill that would criminalise gay marriage, gay advocacy groups and same-sex public displays of affection.
Two years ago, Ugandan legislators introduced a bill that would impose the death penalty for some gays and lesbians, though it has yet to become law.


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Singer Stan Walker is making his acting debut alongside Temuera Morrison in Mt Zion. The Australian Idol winner plays Turei, a young musician who dreams of his band playing support for Bob Marley in his 1979 Auckland concert.
His ambition sets him up for conflict with his whanau, most particularly his father - a potato picker played by New Zealand film veteran Morrison.
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Prepping for fatherhood is more than reading Dr. Spock, childproofing the electrical outlets, and buying a tiny baseball glove. That's the easy stuff; the important lessons are those that most first-time dads learn along the way. But you're in luck: We got fathers and parenting experts from around the country to let us in on some of their secrets so you'll be ready for fatherhood right from the start. Here's what they said you need to know.
Trust Yourself
You Matter
You will be more important to this baby than you will be to anyone else in the world. That idea can be intimidating -- and scary. For me, it hit home one day while my then-pregnant wife and I were crossing the street. She pointed out that my jaywalking habits would have to change when the baby arrived. Well of course, I said. When I had the stroller, I'd cross with the lights. But she meant I couldn't jaywalk when I was alone either; the baby would depend on my staying alive. Oh.
The point is, your baby needs you, and the quicker you get down to the business of raising her, the better. "It's on-the-job training -- not just for you but for the mother too," says Glenview, IL, psychologist Robert Frank, Ph.D., author of Parenting Partners. "Fathers are always afraid that they won't know what to do in that early time. But just jump in there, like you were pulling up a carpet or ripping down a wall. Jump in there and learn. The more you do it, the better you'll be at it."
You Have Instincts
Repeat after me: I am not clueless. I can do this. "Guys always think that Mom's going to have the corner on instincts," says Chuck Ault, a national trainer with Boot Camp for New Dads based in Irvine, CA. "But every guy becomes the expert on his baby." You will find your baby's most ticklish spots. You'll figure out how to get him to take a bottle. And, believe it or not, you'll even uncover secrets to soothing him that your wife will miss.
"My son had a lot of stomach pains when he was about 8 months old," Frank says, "and I would throw him over my shoulder so his stomach was right on my shoulder, with his head bobbing off my back. It looked dangerous, and my wife never would have done it -- but it made him feel better."
Parenting draws out your animal instincts as well. Just like the beasts of the jungle, you're hardwired to protect your child from harm. "I had to take my 3-month-old daughter to get some vaccinations," Ault says, "and in that two-minute period when I was all alone with her, knowing what was coming, my protective instinct kicked in. I really connected with her in a way I hadn't prior to that. You never know when it's going to happen."
Having said that, parenting is a partnership, and while you may be the king of roughhousing and peekaboo, your wife could be the queen of ointment rubbing or baby massaging. Don't be shy about asking her for guidance when it comes to something you haven't done before. "If the baby has a diaper rash, maybe she knows how to deal better," Frank says. "Do what she tells you to do if you feel really lost." After you do something once, you'll be able to do it even better the next time.
You Can Do It
You Really Are an Old Softie
Many guys wonder if they have the emotional makeup to be a good dad, and they want to know how to tap into their softer side. It's a simple three-step program: Look at your baby. Feel what you feel. Show it to your child. "Maybe I was a big softie going in, but I had never loved anything so much as that little baby when I first held him," says Stewart Pharis, a father of two from Cleveland Heights, OH.
But it's not love at first sight for every dad -- or mom. "The night he was born it hit me: Do I want this? Is this a mistake?" says Mike Hintze, a first-time father from Seattle. "You're afraid to express those feelings, even if they're fleeting. But it's normal. I don't think I'm a weirdo for having had those thoughts. And now it just blows me away how awesome it is, and how happy I am to get up in the middle of the night and hold him." In fact, now that his son, Nicholas, has started sleeping through the night, Hintze says, "Some days I'm actually disappointed. I almost looked forward to that time that was just for us."
You Can Work Hard and Still Be a Great Dad
Your job is more important than ever now because it's helping to support a new and shockingly expensive dependent. But you have some decisions to make: Can you keep working until 8 P.M. every night? Can you really leave a giggling baby behind to drag yourself to work on the weekends, even if you need the overtime pay?
"During the week, I feel guilty," says Lane Buschhorn of Austin, TX, father of 20-month-old Kaylen. "She's only awake for 35 or 40 minutes in the morning before I leave. I walk in the door at 6 p.m. and feed her. Then she goes to bed by 7, and she likes her 12 hours of sleep. I really don't see her much during the week -- and there's only 17 years left, then we shove her out the door. Now I understand why my mom was so upset when I went off to college."
"Work is one way we contribute to our families, but we don't want it to be our entire contribution," Ault says -- especially when kids are very young. "The only thing they want from you is face time. To give that, you can't be at work all the time."
There are some steps you can take toward making more time for your baby. Start by finding out your company's paid or unpaid paternal leave policies. If your company offers paid leave, don't be afraid to take it, says James Levine, director of the Fatherhood Project at the Families and Work Institute, in New York City, and author of Working Fathers. It's important to your family, and, in the long run, it's not likely to jeopardize your career. "I've been looking at this issue almost 30 years," Levine says. "There is no evidence to suggest that guys who take leave today will be less likely to advance in their job."
You also may not realize that you don't have to take your leave all at once, or even start it the day your baby is born. Levine suggests mapping out a schedule with your supervisor months before the baby's due date. If you have two weeks of leave (or even just saved-up vacation time) coming, maybe you can take it as ten Fridays off, giving your wife a little bit of extra relief, and keeping you from missing a single large block of time at work. Or, if your wife is returning to work after her own leave, start yours after hers.
Hintze took a month of leave that started at the tail end of his wife's. "Now I wish I had taken even more time," he says. "As a father, being the prime caretaker even for just a brief period of time was an extremely important experience."
And now, more than ever, staying at home full-time is a viable option for a father. Pharis was working as an attorney five years ago when his first son was born. After a few months, he says, "We realized we were not happy with both of us working." He and his wife decided he was the better choice to stay at home. "I probably have the longer fuse of the two of us," he says. "I'm glad we're living in a time when you can do whatever works for you as a couple."
Of course, some families don't have the luxury of leaving one parent at home. And while most workers at companies with at least 50 employees are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, many can't afford the lost pay. One suggestion Ault offers: If your child's happiest, most active time is early in the morning, when you're supposed to leave for work, find out if you can start coming in and leaving a little later or if you can switch your regular shift altogether. "A little time can go a long way," Ault says. "You don't have to give up everything to get some balance."
Your Life is Not Over
You Will Sleep With Your Wife Again
The physical ups and downs of your wife's pregnancy should be preparing you for a near future of inconsistent intimacy. You may also have to adjust to your wife putting the baby first sometimes, and you may have to suspend some of the activities that you'd enjoyed as a couple. But your marriage can survive having a baby -- this is one of the reasons you got together in the first place. You just need to work at it in ways you didn't before.
"In general, dads notice changes in the levels of intimacy sooner than moms," Ault says. "I hear so many fathers say, 'She's so tired, nothing's happening.'" He suggests this intimacy-restoring idea: Take the baby all day on a Saturday while your wife relaxes and recharges. Then, hire a sitter and have a Saturday night date. "You've got a refreshed, well-rested mom up for anything."
And yes, it's true: Your wife may look a little, well, softer after giving birth. But if you're like most couples, the change probably bothers her more than you. "It's stupid to lie to your wife and tell her you haven't noticed she's gained weight," says New York City-based marriage counselor Sharyn Wolf, C.S.W. "You can tell her the pounds don't matter to you. But the important point is they do matter to her. What you should say is, 'I love you, whether you lose the weight or not.'"
Reassure your wife in very specific ways, Ault advises: "I know one father who would start at the top of his wife's head and go all the way down to her feet, telling her everything he loved about her body. When he came to her stretch marks, he said, 'I love those because they remind me of the beautiful child we created together.'"
You Can Have a Baby -- and Your Old Friends
"We never used to understand why it was so hard to do things with our friends after they had kids," Buschhorn says. "But after you have a kid you finally get it. You'd really just rather spend time with them. Or, Friday night, when the kid goes to bed, you'd rather spend time with your wife."
Having a baby will change your old friendships, especially with "the guys." You may become a less reliable poker or pickup basketball player, but you don't have to let those relationships die. "I never think that having a baby is a death sentence for anything you want to do," Ault says. Negotiate with your wife to restore some guy time by taking the baby off her hands on a Saturday or Sunday in exchange for a Thursday or Friday guy night. "A lot of couples make that work," Ault says. "But you can't go overboard. The point is not getting back the life you had. We have to give up some things we like to embrace other things we like differently."
You Can't Prepare for Everything
Before your baby arrives, there's a lot you can do to get ready. But there are a few things for which you just can't prepare: the pure joy you'll feel when your child smiles at you, the sheer happiness that will overwhelm you when he gives you his first hug, and the tear-jerking love you'll feel when you watch him asleep in his crib. "I find myself sitting there for 15 minutes staring at him sleeping," Hintze says. "There's nothing else that I could stare at for 15 minutes and still have a stupid grin on my face."
Even with all the work, all the sleepless nights, the payoff is truly incredible. "We can imagine what it's like to lose guy time and to work less," Ault says. "But we cannot imagine how much fun we're going to have -- and how much we're going to love our children."
One of the first nights I really felt that joy was when my 2-week-old fell asleep on my chest as we watched the original film version of Planet of the Apes. Now tell me, how can you top that?
10 Things They Don't Tell New Dads
1. You'll gain "sympathy weight" with your pregnant wife, so you can help each other with exercise and a healthy diet after the baby is born.
2. You'll miss your favorite team's games. The sooner you come to grips with that, the better, because you'll find no sympathy at home.
3. Keep your chest hair covered. Your baby will mercilessly pull it out.
4. There's almost nothing that can't be solved with a game of peekaboo.
5. Surprise! Your mother-in-law is about to come in handy. Really.
6. You're going to have less sex. (No, wait. They probably told you that already, didn't they?)
7. Other parents will relish telling you how having a baby will take all of the fun out of your life. Ignore them. They're having a second one, so there must be something to it.
8. No one will take your newborn away from you if you sit him on your lap and watch Rocky III. Maybe someone should, but they won't.
9. If your wife is breastfeeding, she'll be dehydrated, so think of yourself as a waiter: Your job, every few minutes, is to come by and refill her water glass.
10. You may have seen the sun rise over the Grand Canyon. You may have honeymooned at Niagara Falls. No matter. You will never see anything more beautiful in your travels -- there may never have been anything more beautiful -- than your wife asleep in bed with your baby resting beside her.
Gary Drevitch is a New York City-based writer and the father of one son.


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I'm not sure if its Star Trek 12 or Star Trek 2, but the release date is June 29, 2012.
UPDATE: Paramount has confirmed to MTV that the projected release date for the "Star Trek" sequel is indeed June 29, 2012.
This counts as news, but there's not much to it. We all know there's a "Star Trek" sequel coming. Hell, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, writers/producers of the May reboot, were talking about sequel possibilities as far back as the week after the first movie came out. Now we have a date to pin our hopes to: June 29, 2012.
Nothing else is known or announced, so don't ask. Maybe director J.J. Abrams will return to helm the sequel, maybe he won't. Maybe Khan will be the villain, maybe not. For all we know, the plan is to give us an epic "Star Trek Meets Star Wars" crossover. Could happen, right?
The news comes from a variety of sources, including Ain't It Cool News and Box Office Mojo, but there's no Paramount-issued press release that I can find. The information ran through some trustworthy sources, but we've yet to receive comment from the studio directly.
Regardless, there really hasn't ever been any doubt that we'd be seeing more "Star Trek." Abrams' take on the series made it friendly to an entirely new, much wider audience than its ever known before.
Were you anything less than certain that a "Star Trek" sequel was coming eventually? Where would you like the story to go from where it is now? Any specific hopes for the sequel?
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PLAYBOY: What happened between saying no and saying yes?
ABRAMS: It was a wild time. I was near the light at the end of the tunnel with my work on Star Trek. I felt I needed a bit of a breather, actually. But then Kathleen Kennedy [the new Lucasfilm head who oversees Star Wars] called again. I've known her for years. We had a great conversation, and the idea of working with her on this suddenly went from being theoretical and easy to deny to being a real, tangible, thrilling possibility. In the end it was my wife, Katie, who said if it was something that really interested me, I had to consider it.
PLAYBOY: There's much to discuss, such as the rumors of old cast members returning.
ABRAMS: [Smiles]
PLAYBOY: Will this be a distinct new trilogy?
ABRAMS: [Smiles]
PLAYBOY: Can you do away with Jar Jar Binks?
ABRAMS: You won't like this answer, but it's so early it would be insane to discuss details or get into plot points about what this unfilmed movie will be. And I'm not going to give my opinion on the original movies or characters.
PLAYBOY: But as a lifelong Star Wars fan, surely you have broad ideas about what needs to happen going forward. Three quarters of planet Earth came down on George Lucas for practically ruining Star Wars in Episode I. The Star Wars universe revolted.
ABRAMS: Here's the thing. I try to approach a project from what it's asking. What does it need to be? What is it demanding? With Star Wars, one has to take into account what has preceded it, what worked, what didn't. There are cautionary tales for anything you take on that has a legacy—things you look at and think, I want to avoid this or that, or I want to do more of something. But even that feels like an outside-in approach, and it's not how I work. For me, the key is when you have a script; it's telling you what it wants to be.
PLAYBOY: Star Wars needs to look different from Star Trek, certainly.
ABRAMS: As with anything, because these are very different worlds, they shouldn't feel the same aesthetically. They can't. You're right. But again, I don't apply aesthetics first and fit a movie into that aesthetic. If I had come into Star Trek with those eyes, I would probably have been paralyzed. The advantage here is that we still have George Lucas with us to go to and ask questions and get his feedback on things, which I certainly will do. With Star Trek it was harder because I wasn't a Star Trek fan; I didn't have the same emotional feeling, and I didn't have Gene Roddenberry to go to. But I came to understand the world of Star Trek, and I appreciated what fans felt and believed about this universe and this franchise.
PLAYBOY: As recently as last fall you said that directing a new Star Wars comes with a burden of "almost fatal sacrilege." Do you feel that?
ABRAMS: I meant if I viewed this from a fan's point of view—and no one's a bigger Star Wars fan than I am—or from a legacy standpoint, it would scare the hell out of me. But instead of trying to climb this mountain in one giant leap, I'm just enjoying the opportunity and looking to the people I'm working with. I've known Kathy for years. I've worked with the screenwriter, Michael Arndt, for a long time. I've known George for a number of years and he's now a friend. Even if this wasn't Star Wars, I'd be enormously fortunate to work with them.
PLAYBOY: How much of your personal vision can you put on this?
ABRAMS: For me to talk to you about what the big themes or ideas are before they exist is disingenuous, but naturally I have a big say in how this gets put together. When I get involved with something, I own it and carry the responsibility of the job.
PLAYBOY: Star Wars, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible—you're the king of the reboot. Don't you want to make something original again?
ABRAMS: I have to say, as someone who almost to a point of embarrassment has associated himself with a number of projects that preexisted, I'm not looking to do another reboot. There's one project, which I can't talk about yet, that we are going to do in the TV space that is an exception. But the truth is, one of the reasons I at first easily said no to the notion of Star Wars was the thought that I had to do something original again. I mean, it's what I've done on TV with Felicity, Alias, Lost, Fringe and everything else. It's the thing I was looking forward to doing next. The best-laid plans, you can say—but when something like Star Wars comes along, you either roll with it or not.
PLAYBOY: What's the spirit of an original project you'd want to do?
ABRAMS: I'm open. My favorite movie is The Philadelphia Story. I love Hitchcock movies. I'm a huge fan of Spielberg, and I love David Cronenberg. I'm all over the place in terms of stuff I like. There's an amazing book called Let the Great World Spin that we've been developing with Colum McCann, the writer, and I'd love to do that. Not because of anything other than I feel the characters are beautiful and alive and have incredible heart and soul. But I'm open to anything.
PLAYBOY: How do you juggle your various responsibilities? In addition to the movies, you're executive producer on Revolution and Person of Interest on TV. Earlier this year you wrapped Fringe after five seasons. You have a wife and three kids. You write music, you design things, you've given a TED talk. Presumably you eat and sleep too.
ABRAMS: I like to work hard, and I surround myself with people who are better at what they do than I am at what I do. And as much as we say yes to many things, we say no to almost everything. We're very selective. We know how to get things done. For Star Trek it was Damon Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Alex Kurtzman, Bob Orci and me. With Jonathan Nolan on Person of Interest, he was someone we were dying to work with. He came in with a great idea, but he had never done TV before. He and [co–executive producer] Greg Plageman have been running that show beautifully. Eric Kripke is running Revolution. We had a team of talented producers on Fringe. So it's not like I'm in the room and running operations on these shows.
PLAYBOY: So in the final days of Fringe you weren't bounding into the writers' room, yelling, "We have to explain who those creepy people chasing Peter were in the first season!"
ABRAMS: By the time we got to the fifth season my involvement was zero. It's like with Lost. Damon and Carlton Cuse were running that show spectacularly and deserved to end the series as they saw fit. If I saw something really objectionable, I might jump in, but they knew what they were doing.
PLAYBOY: Were you satisfied with how Fringe ended? There were certain questions that never got answered, such as, if the Observers were wiped out, why was Peter still in our universe?
ABRAMS: Right. [Fringe co–executive producer] Joel Wyman and I had long discussions about points like that. But I don't know of any movie, including Back to the Future, despite the clarity of that film, that deals with time travel or, in this case, an alternate universe and time travel, that doesn't have issues with such paradoxes. And given the enormity of the issues Fringe was dealing with, it was an amazing finale. After everything that transpired in that last season, for Peter to swoop up Etta at the end and have that moment with her and see that couple with their kid, there was a kind of profundity and emotional satisfaction. Walter's sacrifice allowed for his son's and Olivia's ultimate happiness to come true. That was a far more meaningful ending than explaining how the Observers work into that time frame. What exactly happened with amber, and does it make sense? These are questions you could ask, but I would hope the audience is smart enough to figure things out for themselves and allow for unexplainable situations.
PLAYBOY: Your biggest TV hit, Lost, got some groans at the end for leaving things open-ended. People are still arguing over it. What was the "sideways" world? Were the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 actually dead the whole time? Looking back, do you think Lost fans deserved a less ambiguous ending?
ABRAMS: No. I loved the ending. I thought it definitely provided an emotional conclusion to that show. There may have been specific technical things people felt they wanted to understand, like what the island was exactly or why it was. But it's like the briefcase in Pulp Fiction. If you show me what's in there, I promise you it will disappoint me.
PLAYBOY: It's like the mysterious pendant in Revolution that's the key to explaining what disabled electricity on the planet.
ABRAMS: Yes. If you're looking for the thing that ultimately explains what the answer is, or, let's say, what God is, no matter what physical manifestation you see or hear, you'll never be satisfied. Could our shows answer every question people have? Maybe, but I'm guessing the answers won't be as satisfying as trying to figure out the answers.
PLAYBOY: Do you actually believe there are alternate universes?
ABRAMS: I'm definitely fascinated by the possibility. Whether it's alternate universes or time travel, the idea that reality isn't exactly what we assume it is is the sort of primordial ooze of any great out-there story, certainly in sci-fi and arguably in non-sci-fi as well. The idea that just around the corner something unbelievable might exist, that behind that door might be something you could never imagine. I've always been obsessed with the feeling that there's another level of understanding in the world, whether it's something as fantastical and fanciful as The Wizard of Oz, as dark and freaky as The Ring or as wild and thrilling as The Matrix. The idea that this world we know isn't just this world we know but that a package might arrive at your door or a phone call might come in, and suddenly you're in a portal to a different realm.
PLAYBOY: Paranoia also figures into your work. Do you really think the government or corporations are watching us in ways we should be concerned about?
ABRAMS: Oh yeah, for sure. I'm not saying in this instant they are. But I defy anyone who lives in any size metropolis to travel 20 minutes and not see a bunch of surveillance cameras. Those cameras aren't there to ignore you; they're there to see you, and all that information is going into banks of digital recorders and oftentimes facial-recognition software. We're all being tracked. When you have a fairly average life and you're not doing anything particularly interesting or illegal or wrong, why should that bother you? Well, it means we're all being recorded, our activities are being watched, and our privacy is being compromised. I think that's something to be aware of, at the very least. It's the premise behind Person of Interest, which is a show about being observed. On the positive side, the heroes of that show are good guys, since it's also a show about wish fulfillment.
PLAYBOY: You're certainly cautious about sharing information. It's not just Star Wars you don't want to talk about. You famously withhold almost all spoiler information on your projects. What prompted that?
ABRAMS: That's a paranoia I've developed since the Superman script I wrote years ago was reviewed online. I always had a sense of how I enjoyed entertainment, which was to sit down in front of a TV or inside a darkened movie theater and be surprised by everything that happened on the screen. It used to be that to get a spoiler you had to really seek it out. Now you have to work to avoid it. If something happens on Downton Abbey or Homeland, you practically can't speak to another human being or you'll hear what happened. The truth is, people don't like spoilers. When we were doing Lost, fans would ask me what was going to happen. Before I could even open my mouth, often they would say, "Don't tell me." Would I have wanted to hear from Rod Serling what was going to happen on each episode of The Twilight Zone? No way! The buy-in with entertainment like that—or with any great thrill—is that you're going on an adventure and you don't know where you're heading. That's the stuff of show-business magic.
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At a special public interview at the 2013 Galway Film Fleadh on Friday, July 12, Zachary Quinto discussed his illustrious career and his roles in Star Trek, Heroes and American Horror Story. BuzzHub had a front-row seat, and witnessed first hand what Quinto had to say about his current and future projects, including some revealing and intriguing information!
When asked about his role as Spock in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek films, Quinto told the audience:
At one point in the interview, Quinto mentioned that J.J. Abrams was planning to direct Star Trek 3, which is another surprising fact, but once again, he did not elaborate.
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Thanks for posting that. I just read that. Good news. I hope it's true. Though, with JJ's SW schedule, I have to wonder. But, yeah... here's to hoping.
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This film has been a major disappointment, $190 to make, $223 domestic earnings, yet it cost $40 million more to make than the original, which grossed $257 million domestically.
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Those figures do not include global marketing or the percentage that the movie theater takes as profit participation.
The first film earned more than $100 more than the production budget domestically. The second film hasn't earned even $40 million over production budget.
Paramount didn't spend $190 million on production for this kind of gross.
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Kurtzman and Orci are returning to pen Star Trek for a third time. Lindelof will NOT be joining them this time around.
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Do you think it had to do with the timing of the release?
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I think it was the marketing. They did well with the overseas markets (Star Trek has never done well outside the US) but shit the bed selling the film here.
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Rondell Sheridan, Actor, Director, Comedian
From the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson to Jay Leno, to Late Night with Conan O'Brien, to the Late, Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, to several Showtime and Comedy Central specials, Rondell has done it all.
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