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That's exactly what I was thinking. I swear, it's like they had heard about the Last Airbender show and saw the characters' names on paper but never actually watched the show.
Speaking of which, Bob, are you a fan of the show? Because it sounded like you had watched the show, but I'm not completely sure.
Well, despite being a fan of the cartoon, I'm glad the movie failed. Any casting director that so blatantly racebends deserves a sunk picture.
Avatar set back the status of Asian American performers a good number of years.
Sixth Sense was okay, but the so-called "twist" ending was ruined for me the second the kid said, "I see dead people." Unbreakable was good, but too long. Signs was downright retarded ("Hey, let's go invade a planet that's covered in 75% of that thing that kills us!") And, I gave up on M. Night after that. Nothing interested me enough to give his other movies a shot (Mark Whalberg gets chased by wind?)
That said, I assumed from the second I heard he was going to direct Avatar (and fuck that other movie for stealing the title) that it was the worst idea ever. Couple that with bad casting, and the inherent difficulties Bob points out of compressing such a rich story, I had absolutely no faith that this movie would work.
Unfortunately, I've invested too much time and love into the brilliant animated series, so I'll have to watch this movie eventually. But, I think I'll wait till it hits Netflix before I let M. Night tarnish one of my favorite stories.
You know, considering the reactions of the fans, all I have to say is this.
Now you millennials understand why us X-gens were so butt hurt over the SW prequels...=P
Not having seen the animated series, parts of this post were an interesting read and some of it seems completely irrelevant.
I suspect MovieBob, much like myself, didn't see much if any of the last airbender animated series and thus reviews the movie on its own merits. As opposed to all the fans of the series reviewing it as something that should have been a straight movie adaptation of the series it seems.
The movie itself is alright. I don't feel like I wasted my time or money having gone to see it when it released at my local movie theatre Thursday. But that's not to say it wasn't without it's problems. Even without having seen the series I can tell that the movie is rushed. There really is too much narrative explaining things throughout the movie and it makes the entire movie feel worse for it.
But even worse than the pacing is the overall writing. The movie is written very badly and the entire movie ends up feeling slightly disjointed and shuffled because of it. I suspect that the casting team and the writing team had no communication with each other because they sorta worked towards different goals. A lot of people brought up the white actors playing Asian-based characters as something they hated, but really I don't see that as a problem because I could care less what the actors look like as long as their characters are written well. But even to me it seems sorta strange when you have these white actors use clearly Asian pronunciations of names, places, and titles. I then read that the pronunciations were "wrong" and laughed because apparently the original series had Asian characters with more English-sounding names. But then the same people that rage over white actors playing Asian character also rage over those white actors using more Asian-sounding pronunciations that match their setting? It would have been nicer (and probably helped the movie's flow) had they used either the white actors with the English-sounding names or Asian actors with the Asian-sounding names. But either way the fans of the series would have raged, now the fans just get to double rage.
I didn't really find the actors to be the dismal actors that so many people say they were. These actors were just more victims of bad writing (and directing most likely). You can't really add life to a character when they are written/directed (/forced) to be a downtrodden hero or a misunderstood guardian or whatever. Though I did get a stroke whenever that the girl who played that northern water princess spoke a line for some reason, but she only has like 3 throughout the entire film so it was bearable (probably has to do with her introduction, more on that later). I've read that Aang's character was "completely wrong" as well, but honestly I think the way he acted for most of the movie felt more fitting to how the character was shown in the movie. I'm pretty sure most people would be an upbeat, wise-cracking, bundle of joy if they awoke one day to find that everyone they knew and loved was dead because they weren't there to save them. I suspect if there is a sequel, then his demeanor will change more towards what people expected though (and it gives us hope for character development in the future! *gasp*).
Another issue with the writing was that it gave a weird sense that things were out of order. Like when the team reaches the northern water tribe the princess is introduced as someone the older brothers became close friends with, but then they go out of the way to show them becoming close friends. Why waste time telling us something you are then going to just show us anyways? It's like the writers tried explaining the effect of something and then showing the cause. Like when Aang tries to get the earthbenders to rebel against their captors by talking about what they are going to do when they rebel and after they succeed in rebelling and then introduces himself and solely starts a rebellion (which they then just end up running away from? Really? Did I miss something? Seems mean to attack a bunch of occupation soldiers and then leave the inhabitants to their fates.)
Besides the bad writing though, the movie wasn't bad. The plot was alright, if strangely revealed. The CG was pretty good and I liked the action scenes for the most part. The actors were acceptable given the roles they were forced to play and the lines they were forced to say. And I saw the movie in 3D and it was either amazing 3D or terrible 3D, I still can't decide. The movie doesn't go out of it's way to throw things at the screen like some other 3D movies (looking at you Alice) and I didn't really notice that the movie was in 3D except for a few of the landscape scenes. But those few scenes where you could tell it was 3D were great, you really could tell the depth of the objects on the screen and it added a good feeling of immersion to the world.
As someone who hasn't seen the series or someone judging the movie on its own, it's probably worth going to see (not much else this week unless you like Twilight). If you're just going to see it as a fan who wants to see a straight adaptation of the source series, don't bother going and you won't be disappointed.
Signs was the only horror movie I've ever seen (and I thought it was called something else, like Crop Circles), and I saw it when I was like 10 or 9, and even I knew that it made no sense for.
I just thought I'd say that seeing as I'm very excited about it being mentioned there.
Anyway, good review as always, I'm pretty sure it's not released yet in the UK, but I doubt I'll go to the cinema to see it.
Seconded! When I saw the casting, I gave up on this movie. Sokka and Katara look idiotic as white kids, and making the Fire Nation Indian is just flat out terrible.
No mispronunciation. That's the "Asian" way of pronouncing it, and M S thought he should keep it that way. But aside from that, yeah, pretty much everything else is correct.
I'll be interesting to see how they handle the sequels either way.
And am I the only one who's happy that M made the world a REAL world that is being conquered by a tyrant nation, who's enslaving and oppressing every person they're taking prisoner? In the cartoon, everyone always acted fine. Very cheery and what not. And yes, they did take out the horribly lame childish jokes and I'm glad they did. They had some funny jokes, don't get me wrong. But most of the time, they were doing very childish antics, and the jokes were VERY childish.
Ugh, I gave it a shot and it slapped me across the face. I'm sorry, but the dialog and the actors are just so PAINFULLY awkward and quite frankly awful that I couldn't even enjoy the action sequences. The only good thing I can say about this movie is the costumes were top notch. But other than that...jesus it was just SO bad.
EDIT: Oh yeah, and they don't even pronounce Aang's, Sokka's or Iroh's name right in the movie. Just, wow, really? So much of the movie feels like it was just meant to alienate the fans on purpose.
Gonna go see, just hope I don't get slimed.
I think one of the problems is that the movie is rated PG, but isn't directly targeting children. It's a dark movie with dark themes and centered around a war against an oppressive tyrant. And when they do try to have some of that childish humor in the movie, it comes off as sort of out of place (like when Katara tries attacking the guards and freezes her brother, not really funny).
Bob, no matter the shortcomings of this movie, real though they are, I've got to think you and a lot of other reviewers are just about on your knees in thanksgiving for ANYTHING to get the rancid taste of "Twilight" off your sensory apparatus.
That too shall pass.
Dude, regarding "Samurai Jack" and "Avatar: the last airbender", you are never too old, i was 21 when i first got into Avatar :P and Samurai Jack is positively arthouse compared to the shit on tv these days. You should definately check airbender out, its more anime than traditional "american" cartoon, and in my opinion it was that same eastern influence that made Batman so dark and brilliant (not saying airbender is dark, cause it isnt, but it is brilliant)
amen to that brother.... damn you LuuuuuuUUUUUUCAAAAAAAAS!!!!! *shakes fist to sky*
Hell, first time I saw Avatar the cartoon series was a couple months ago and I'm almost 30, and I think it's pretty outstanding.
Although the funny part is I made a comment to the friend who introduced me to the show that it looks like American anime, and he got all pissy about it. Since he's not a big fan of anime he demanded I take that back, and the thing is I've been watching anime since the 80s way way before the Pokemon boom, and I know what anime looks and sounds like...=)
I didn't think it was all that funny either (I gave out a minor chuckle, but the rest of the packed movie theater was in an uproar). But that was certainly humor much, muuuuch greater to what was in the show. Aside from the actual good jokes in the show. And the humor perfectly fit the situation. It was humorous, but not too childish, and not too mature.
This will be the 4th movie where i saw the movie before seeing Moviebob's review of it, and again i have to agree with him on every level. I personally never saw the Avatar series on Nickelodeon seeing as i am too old to properly enjoy the characters. By that i mean i am not part of the era of pre-teen popculture no more nor have i been for many years. Therefore i did not actively seek to watch the Avatar. However with that said, I have always appreciated the technical directing that M.N.S. exhibits in this movie. My ultimate opinion would be that the kids will enjoy it, and grownups like us will be bitching about the details (like i am now).
What changes are you talking about?
I can really understand why people hate this, Im actually suprised I dont hate it myself, but I just dont get how you can think M. Night would spend countless hours with a project he didnt care about.
movie sucked ... m night wht ever sucks ... maby the poeple who watched the show will figure out why it sucks ... when you say "his vision" be better just to go watch the damn show
Yeah, it's so interesting how the only 3 characters in the Water Tribe village with names and speaking parts are white...and the rest are Inuit.
Villains are brown, good guys are washed.
I'm a conservative and I don't usually pull race, but Hollywood invited it this time.
The cartoon is actually a very good series on its own merits, even outside of its age group. Try it out sometime if you haven't given it a chance.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am a fan of this tv show and will see the movie, but ever I;ve gone all the fans have complained about one thing after another. One thing I heard was that they cut out the Kyoshi Warriors all together which does piss me off if they did, but way I see it, I know what it's missing from other reviews but I'm going to go see it anyways.
You made the best point all day though, this is obviously a franchise, and they had to condense a whole season into one movie, so there's a chance that things will get better as the progress.
I've seen Sixth Sense, and Unbreakable, haven't seen the others because my dad didn't like SIgns at all once I heard of the whole plant twist in The Happening I lost interest in seeing it. But one of the best things that came out of Shayamalan is this:
This lovely comic by http://takeru-san.deviantart.com/ on deviantart
The characters do take a while to flesh out, and the story does strangle the plot a bit, but when you're watching it just to enjoy it and not to give a review I don't think that will be too much of a concern.
Most of my concern was focused on the characters. Most of 'child' characters just seemed off whenever they spoke, either lacking emotion or not being fluid with their words/sentences (stiff)... sometimes it just seemed like they were trying too hard.
They all have a lot of potential and I do think that making it a franchise would not only be wonderful, but would give the characters and actors more time to 'get in the groove'.
Since the movie was a darn good adaption of the first book of the series, I certainly do hope Shyamalan will continue with the series.
Actually, my two adult friends really enjoyed the series themselves, it's a cartoon show but if you enjoy campiness at times, it's a good series even for adults. It had so much development and character compared with some cartoons.
baseline: I enjoyed watching the Transformer Movies, didn't think they were good movies but at least fun to watch. I appreciate Great movies and popcorn flicks a like. And i can separate the two :P
Saw the Movie and heres my review:
Upside: This movie is a complete (i mean totally complete) synopsis of Season 1. Probably the most faithful translation of any original source material i've yet come across.
Downside: A piece of you will die every time they say each others names (as i had.)
Bad Guys steal the show completely. Good guys are too serious
B+ to A- compared to the Show
C as a stand alone movie
I don't think the movie really 'failed'. Personally I think some people are nit-picky over the stupidest things, though some have valid points.
For example, the 'races' in Avatar the cartoon are all over the place. People saying they're all supposed to be asian are probably thinking such a thing because the cartoon 'looks like an anime'.
It is very possible that those who did try to audition for the parts, who were of the 'right race', just didn't have the right feel or look to them. There are many reason that could be perfectly valid, but people just want to cry racism when that might not have been the case. Not when the general audience lacks any sort fact.
I hated the show personaly it was awful and I have no hopes for the movie so its cool it fails. Also a three leged ant is beter then eclips
Wait, he made Unbreakable? I love that movie, I keep teling my friends to watch it. I also love Avatar, but odds are I'll rent this one.
o dont waste extra money on the 3D. This movie was NOT made with 3D in mind!
Hardly notice any 3D except for when you got a view of the Fire-Nation Battle ship towards the end. Soooo pointless!
Yeah if you do have the option to skip out on the 3D i say go ahead an skip it. I didn't have an option the Alamo Drafthouse i guess only carried the 3D version. But yeah, you're right i didnt see much of a difference between 3 and 2D.
I'm scared of being crushingly disappointed by this....
It's insulting to say that Airbender is intended to "satisfy bored kiddies." The animated series, which Movie Bob obviously hasn't seen, is incredible. I happen to know a dozen adults who LOVE it, not to mention an entire fanbase. I know it's not Movie Bob's job to review the animated series, but don't talk as if this is a "kiddie film" or an "action blockbuster." The animated series is neither of those things and the film shouldn't have been, either.
Save your money and go rent or buy something good: the real Avatar The Last Airbender.
I consider it mispronunciation to say established characters' names completely different from their source material. Why is he so hell-bent to pronounce the characters' names "the Asian way" if he's only going to use white and Indian actors in the film instead of Chinese, Japanese and Inuit actors? Racebending sucks.
I still have to wonder what goes through people's minds.
Let's condense a huge, highly regarded and very long running series into 90 minutes. There is no way this can back fire.
I respectfully disagree with Moviebob, the series isn't for bored children. It has everything you'd expect to see in a series. Hell, it's one of the only series I've ever seen that has a huge, constant plot as opposed to just a bunch of randomly strewn episodes. Characters develop and conflict occurs.
A lot of other cartoons can't say that.
Your comparing of avatar to a sub par naruto is honnestly insulting. Yeah it went to reacreate the japanese anime style and it did. In fact it did, it honnestly did it better than alot of jappanese anime. It had very deep characters who actualy had arcs and changed. It had a well paced narative that had many points that were amazing. And it never presented a character in one dimension, especialy Zuko who is probably one of the deepest characters ive ever seen in a cartoon series.
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How America eats is changing how cattle producers raise their stock, says Gerald Alexander, Hempstead County, Ark., staff chair for the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.
Most beef produced for human consumption is finished on a high-energy grain diet in a feedlot.
"A new wrinkle in beef production of recent years has been the production of slaughter cattle fed only a grass diet," Alexander says. While the numbers produced as "grass-fed" are relatively small, the practice is gaining momentum because consumers are demanding a leaner and healthier product.
Several producer associations have emerged to promote grass-fed beef. In 2006, it was estimated that about 60,000 head of grass-fed cattle were marketed in the United States, a number likely to increase this year and in years to come.
The term "grass-fed beef" doesn't have an official definition as yet, but the USDA proposed a definition that animals be fed grass (although not necessarily in a pasture) 99 percent of the time from weaning to slaughter. That definition raised a storm of controversy, and a new definition will likely emerge some time soon that will satisfy all concerned.
"Proponents of grass-fed beef promote its healthy nutritional aspects. When compared to grain-fed beef, grass-fed beef contains less saturated fat and more healthy essential fatty acids not produced in humans or animals," he says.
Producers have strict management guidelines to follow if their products are to carry the grass-fed label. Typically, producers must agree to source and age identification of animals from birth to sale; use no antibiotics, growth hormones or feed additives; keep all feeds and supplements, except forages, out of the diet; and follow animal handling practices established by their association.
Grass-fed beef is a niche market that will likely grow as demand for the product increases. By being faithful to consumers' needs, American beef consumption can increase, Alexander noted.
Consumers also have a hand in how cattle are raised — albeit indirectly.
"Requests from major fast food restaurant chains have been successful in recent years in prompting suppliers of meat and poultry products to change the management programs animals are raised under to avoid perceived inhumane treatment.
"The suppliers have agreed to their demands, and their producers have been forced to change to meet their demands."
While the animal rights debate goes on, livestock and poultry producers should be aware some commonly accepted animal husbandry practices could be perceived as cruel and unusual treatment.
Alexander said an example of this was a farmer helping a cow having difficulty giving birth to her calf in a pasture beside a highway. A passerby noticed the situation and called the police thinking the cow was being mistreated. Several police units responded to the call, and the farmer had to explain what he was doing.

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Talent Seeker brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 68 Designs von 34 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We're looking to take the confusion out of our appearance to the general public, on the face of our retail service centers. Help us re-brand !
Computers, by Walling Data
The gist of what we're doing.
Walling Data encompasses a number of divisions, one of which provides local break/fix technology services within retail shops, which are small service depots for carry-in computer service as well as sattelite locations for dispatch of onsite technicians, etc.
Our corporate logo does not convey this very basic concept, in signage, on vehicles, or attire at all - it is confusing to the general public.
To that end, we would like to rebrand in a very generic fashion to this general public walk-in customer.
Local shops will be branded as follows,
Computers of Hickory
by Walling Data
Computers of Statesville
by Walling Data
Computers of Mooresville
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The main concern for conveying this in logo form is insuring large lighted signs convey the basics we are trying to get across - that this is a small technology shop offering something related to technology related repair.
*One of my ideas was to rotate the existing logo sideways and modify the color scheme--inserting it beside the word computers on the signage. Just an idea! I am looking for dozens of creative concepts!
Corporate logo here:
- A very simple representation of "Computers of XXXX by Walling Data" that will work well in lighted sign form.
- The word Computers should be prominently represented with the regional "of Hickory" and "By Walling Data" being much smaller.
- Computers and any associated creative-logo element will likely be represented in channel-cut channel-letters on the lighted sign while the remaining elements will be vinyl applied or extruded on a lighted can.
- Simplicity is key, blending compatible color elements from the existing logo, as well as any reusable elements of the logo itself that will not interfere with the message we are trying to get across.
- *One of my ideas was to rotate the existing logo sideways and modifythe color scheme--inserting it beside the word computers on the signage. Just an idea! I am looking for dozens of creative concepts!
- Anything that will confuse a consumer, that may lead to someone asking "what do ya'll do here" :)
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Yo! Stupid conservatives! Y'all keep whinging about how wonderful it is that Arizona is FINALLY doing something about immigration. It sounds like you wish that the Federal Government would do its job and keep those dratted foreigners out.
Well, I have exactly zero words for you:
[nelson@desk ~]$ grep -i immigration ~/Constitution [nelson@desk ~]$Yes, that's right, immigration is not one of the enumerated powers. Maybe you'd like it to be? Maybe you wish that it was? Maybe you're willing to give this one power, just this one, to the Feds?
Well, I have exactly one word for you: emigration.
If the Feds can control immigration even though the Constitution doesn't give them that power, then they can also control emigration. So when the USA turns into the communist USSA and Der Presidente for life decides that you can't leave, where are you going to be THEN??
The Feds don't have the ability to stop people from entering or leaving the United States, and that's a good thing.


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Australia Market Breaks 5000 Barrier
Australia's share market broke through the 5,000 barrier to close at its highest level in nearly 4½ years, as confidence grows that the global economy is healing and a year-long spate of interest-rate cuts is fueling a recovery at home.
The breakthrough came after an earnings-packed day in which companies from Commonwealth Bank of Australia to engineering giant Leighton Holdings pleased investors with their first-half results and bright outlook statements.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 finished up 0.9% Wednesday at 5003.7, its highest closing level since Sept. 22, 2008.


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Instantly, your MOD Live goggle's virtual 14" screen turns into a Contour camera viewfinder.
(PRWEB) March 30, 2012
Contour, a leading hands free action camera manufacturer and and Recon Instruments makers of the Micro Optical Display (MOD) that display GPS and other data on sports goggles are launching a Contour Camera Connectivity App for MOD Live, turning Recon-ready goggles into a viewfinder for Contour+ and ContourGPS cameras.
Contour cameras have long been a favorite among skiiers, snowboarders, cyclists and all types of action sports enthusiasts. They are expanding their connectivity offerings which currently support wireless video preview on iPhone and Android devices with the new Connectivity App for MOD.
The new app used with the Recon Live enabled goggles makes it easier than ever to capture once in a lifetime sports moments. "Our continued efforts to merge video, data and Bluetooth connectivity show our ongoing commitment to innovation and to helping people of all skill levels share highlights from tsheir adventures." said Contour CEO, Marc Barros.
The Contour Camera Connectivity app is a free download users install on their PC, allowing them to view what their Contour camera sees on MOD Live's virtual 14 inch display. The remote control uses Bluetooth to connect a Contour+ or ContourGPS camera to the MOD Live unit.
With a simple touch of a button, MOD Live can easily connect to Contour Plus or ContourGPS cameras cameras to easily change camera settings, start/stop the camera from up to 10 meters away, and checking battery usage.
To use the system, the users needs to go to the Recon site to download the app, install it on their computer then pair a Contour+ or ContourGPS camera via Bluetooth with the remote control. Instantly, your MOD Live goggle's virtual 14" screen turns into a Contour camera viewfinder.
About Contour
Started in 2003 by two business grads who were skiing enthusiasts, Marc Barros and Jason Green, they developed a simple to use helmet mount camera to record their adventures. Initially known as Vholdr, the company were often first to introduce innovations to the helmet camera world like 1080p, wireless Bluetooth connectivity to iPhone and Android mobile devices. Their most popular cameras include the entry level Contour Roam, the ContourGPS for tracking speed, location, and elevation data two times per second and the top of the line Contour+ with the largest lens of any POV camera.
About Recon Instruments
Recon Instruments is an innovative leader in sports goggle instrumentation and direct-to-eye systems. Recon brings vital speed, height, jump analytics, GPS, chrono tracking, buddy tracking, video camera and smartphone connectivity to sports goggles. The user gets instant feedback on vital statistics and data that can improve their performance and allow them to make adjustments on the fly.
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You will find unique mounts, enclosures, hand held tripods and other handy gear available nowhere else.


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About the Author: Amy Kroll serves as an intern in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
It may seem unusual to travel from Kyrgyzstan to Cleveland, Ohio; or from Brazil to Wichita, Kansas. However, 100 young legislative fellows made these and similar journeys to explore American government, exchange ideas, and improve governance in their home country.
These leaders, age 25-35, traveled from 17 countries -- including Bhutan, Brazil, Colombia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, and Ukraine -- to participate in one-month internships at the municipal, state, and federal levels across the United States. These Fellows come from a range of professions including sitting members of national and provincial legislatures overseas, legislative staffers, municipal representatives, and ministry officials. Their exchange experience culminated in a two-day legislative Congress in Washington, DC, which addressed themes important to both the United States and their home countries.
Fellows like Anna Kombikova a 25-year-old lawyer from Kyiv, Ukraine will take what they have learned in the United States and apply it to their leadership roles at home. Ms. Kombikova noted that Americans believe they can make changes with their own hands, and this is the message she will bring home with her to Ukraine. Newly encouraged by her experience in the United States, she hopes to implement a program in Ukrainian high schools that will teach students about the importance of democracy and the governmental process.
In addition to learning about American government and culture, the fellows gained new understanding about countries and cultures around the world. Fellows from Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia set aside the differences of their governments to develop friendships with each other. Elena Garib, from the St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly, noted that although there is no direct flight across the border from Russia to Georgia, now there are friendships across this border.
The success of the Legislative Fellows Program comes from bringing together leaders from many diverse backgrounds, who share a common vision of improving the governance in their respective country. As Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Ann Stock, said to the Fellows in welcoming remarks, they will return to their countries as "ambassadors of the global effort to create connections between people." She reminded them that, through their leadership and the leadership they inspire in others, they have a "unique opportunity to help improve opportunities for those interested in public service, provide guidance to those who already serve, and leave a lasting legacy of good governance, accountability, and service to others."
Individuals interested in participating in the 2011 Legislative Fellows Program must meet eligibility requirements and submit their applications by November 16, 2010. You can learn more about the program here.
Mary K.G.D. in Kansas writes:
Arnold in New York writes:
The Legislative Fellow Program can do much to help Enlighen youth of other Counties on how government can assist their citizens in improving governance and cultural advancement.
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text: Personally, I'd recommend using oneSIS (http://onesis.org). It is extremely easy to setup/maintain, and doesn't force you into a minimal root filesystem (like warewulf). It sits on top of any linux distribution, and it is very easy to deal with. Simply put, it is simpler, easier to use, and more flexible than any other cluster management software I know of. -JE Robert G. Brown wrote: > On Fri, 22 Apr 2005, Nicolas GUIOT wrote: > > >>Hello everybody. >> >>I was just looking for a cluster management solution, and found out that Beowulf could be a good solution. >>I then started reading this : http://www.phy.duke.edu/~rgb/Beowulf/beowulf_book/beowulf_book/index.html >> >>And I'm now wondering if my applications were right designed to run on the beowulf cluster. >> >>>From what I read so far, it seems beowulf is adapted to make ONE calculation on several nodes, but this is not my objective : >>-I have a COW of about 20 to 40 computers, mostly differents, in terms of CPU, RAM, and so on >>- We run several applications (Theoritical Bio-chemistry), not especially designed for parallel processing > > >>My goal is to have a master node to which everyone supplies his jobs, >>then the master dispatches the jobs to the different computers, >>according to criterias (CPU must be Intel, CPU must be over 2 GHz, need >>much RAM, etc....) >> >>So the question is : is beowulf adapted to my needs, and if it's not, >>do you know any available (free) solution for me ? (I've already heard >>about Sun Grid Engine, but for "political" reasons....) > > > What's political about SGE? It's open source, and while it is also a > bit of a PITA to build because of the way they package and distribute it > it is in widespread usage in grid environments. RPM packagings of it > exist, as well (see e.g. > > http://www.linux.duke.edu/~agrajag/RPMS/ > > and maybe look at warewulf as well). Other things to look into include > Condor and OpenPBS. PBS (in my mind) has more "politics" associated > with it, as it has a really sucky license that requires "registration" > Condor, also, has a fairly sucky license and primary distribution site, > but perhaps less so, as they no longer limit distribution (although they > still require "registration"). Sun, on the other hand, just makes you > read their license and click "accept", and even that's only for binaries > -- the sources are in publically accessible CVS. > > But anyway, to address your other remarks yes, it sounds like you are de > facto running a more generic compute cluster than a "beowulf" per se -- > something closer to a distributed parallel computer or Grid. This may > or may not matter -- a beowulf can run SGE (or other batch system) on a > front end as easily as a NOW/COW cluster. It's just a matter of which > one is easiest for you to set up and administer. These days, with PXE > and various automated linux install tools for both rpm and deb based > linuces, installing a LAN-style cluster is very, very easy if you know > what you're doing, and there is a lot of documentation to learn from if > you don't. OTOH things like Scyld reduce the level of expertise > required to get going still further and provide human support -- for a > fee. > > One thing I'd recommend looking at is warewulf > > http://warewulf.lbl.gov/pmwiki/ > > as it is a cluster toolkit that fits (as packages) on top of whatever > LAN and Linux distro you're using now. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a > current list of the software it bundles on their site, but it is very > easy to build and install (or just install depending on what you're > running) and probably contains SGE ready to run (and possibly other > batch managers). It is supported by real cluster humans who actually > use it, and is pretty current in terms of what it provides. > > rgb > > >>Thanks for your help >> >>Nicolas GUIOT >>----------------------------------------------- >>Institut de Biologie Physico Chimique - UPR 9080 >>13 rue Pierre et Marie Curie >>75005 PARIS >> >>Tel : 01 58 41 51 70 >>Fax : 01 58 41 50 26 >>------------------------------------------------ >>_______________________________________________ >>Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org >>To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf >> > >


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New Potters deal for Whelan
Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan has committed his future to the club by signing a new four-year contract.
The 25-year-old moved to the Britannia Stadium from Sheffield Wednesday for £500,000 in January 2008 and has established himself as a regular in central midfield.
"I'm obviously delighted to have secured my future here with the club," said Whelan.
"I've worked hard since I arrived here and it's great to have been rewarded with a new deal."
Whelan played an important part in the Potters' promotion-winning campaign of 2007/08 but initially struggled to make the breakthrough at Premier League level.
However, he re-established his first-team place in the latter half of last season and hopes to be able to progress now the finalities of his new contract have been signed.
"It's taken a week or two to iron out but I never had to think about it really," he told stokecityfc.com.
"I want to play at the highest level and achieve as much as I can and I feel I can fulfil my ambitions at Stoke. I was obviously disappointed for myself (at the start of last season) because I wanted to show I could play at this level.
"But I kept my head up and worked as hard as I could and fortunately I got my chance and have taken it. I turned things around at the turn of the year but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself because I know I still have a lot to learn.
"Hopefully I can continue improving here under the gaffer (Tony Pulis) and retain my spot in the starting XI. I learned a lot last season and feel better with every game that goes by."


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December 21, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 20
HLDI data confirm bumper crash test findings
National driver register to survive another year
Crash rating labels proposed for new cars
Hearing set for tax incentive air bag bill
'Car book' republished privately
NHTSA official says multipiece rim study being cancelled
'The air bag lives -- abroad', a report from a Long Island, NY newspaper on developments in Europe
Drunk driving task force recommends drinking age be raised to 21
December 9, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 19
Insurers move to save automatic restraints
Makers agree to warn Jeep owners of hazards
More groups join in court test of decision
Tax incentives proposed for air bag installation
Quoted without comment: Advantages of replacing multipiece rims
European bumper standard a poor model, Institute warns
Study recommends car seats to protect young air travelers
November 24, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 18
Hearings completed on bumper rollback
Buyers voice approval of current bumpers
Tests show weaker bumpers are costly
Lower standard could raise insurance premiums
Quoted without comment
November 5, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 17
Agency to rely on belt use education
NHTSA sees thousands more dying on highways
Mercedes was ready to use air bags in U.S. cars
Doctors concerned over flaws in New York law
Congressman calls for extra brake light rule
Institute supports simple crashworthiness ratings system
Speaking personally
October 20, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 16
Jeep CJ-5 has highest rollover crash rate
NHTSA survey shows car ratings in demand
Jeep CJ-5 has highest injury claim frequency results
Escort wagon is a leader in collision coverage experience
Budget cuts scuttle parts-return program
Intermediate models have best personal injury experience
Crash rating results reviewed
NTSB urges passengers be barred from cargo areas
October 6, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 15
NHTSA offers nine weaker bumper rules
The bumper alternatives listed
Improved bumper technology affirmed by NHTSA
NHTSA's 25 questions about bumpers
Institute low-speed crash test show benefits of better bumpers
EXCERPT: 'The little bumper that can't'
September 23, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 14
Special issue: teens and autos: a deadly combination
Fact sheet highlighting the Institute research into the combination of teen and motor vehicles
Teenaged drivers have a high rate of fatal crashes, deaths per licensed driver peak at 18
Teen passenger toll is heavy, starting at 13
Curfew, licensing delay seen as options
Raising drinking age reduces fatal crashes
High school driver ed promoting early licensure
Teens found least likely to obey belt-use law
September 4, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 13
Seat belt promotion delayed
British adopt seat belt, child restraint laws
Motorcycle maker asks NHTSA to permit use of modulated headlights
Small car trend increases severity of spinal injuries
Studies argue continuing hazards of multipiece wheels
HLDI reports on 1981 model collision coverages, shows less frequent but larger claims
FAA proposes stiffer drunken-flying restrictions
Highly demanded guide to car buying, "The Car book", won't be reprinted
August 21, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 12
Vehicle standards pay off in fewer deaths, study shows
Automatic protection needed as small car deaths rise
No shift in auto recall policy, NHTSA head says
DOT library services are curtailed as result of budget cuts
Highway design criteria, statistical reporting on Administration's 'hitlist'
NHTSA rejects windshield deregulation petition
August 5, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 11
Corporate campaigns to promote seat belt use among employees fail, study shows
House chairman warns against safety trade-off of lives for deregulation
Canadians find seat belt use declining
North Carolina adopts child restraint bill
New bumper docket found at NHTSA; produces confusion among rulemaking gatekeepers
Safety appropriations reported to House, NHTSA budget would stay at 1981 level
DOT curbs distribution of safety publications
Child restraint TV messages win honors
July 15, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 10
DOT seeks to kill national driver register
NHTSA schedules another hearing on restraints
Four more states vote for child restraint laws
Update: Fields of direct view standards revoked
Highway safety advisory committee says budget cuts excessive
June 24, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 9
Safety belt campaigns of past reviewed as federal officials indicate new efforts
Highway Loss Data Institute findings and methods of operation subject of new Institute publication
Discussion of injury control written by Haddon and Baker is chapter in new book
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reviews year's work
Fog, trucks, and small cars a lethal mix; NTSB recommends corrective measures to prevent chain-reaction collisions
Automatic restraint delay challenged by Center for Auto Safety
June 10, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 8
Policy options to reduce crash injuries identified and discussed in Institute paper
IIHS poses key questions on occupant protection
Automatic restraint delay would cost $2.4 billion annually
Air bag manufacturer representatives discloses air bag cost figures to consumer
Exploding rims continue to inflict death, injury
Pass/fail approach in crashworthiness seen as too rigid for crash
Low levels of restraint use continue
May 13, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 7
Automatic restraint delays would cost lives, says Rep. Wirth during House hearing
Extra brake light reduces rear-end collisions
Theft loss high for vans, pickups, and utility vehicles; higher than for passenger cars
Book documents huge societal costs of motor vehicle injuries
Safety board criticizes hazardous material rule enforcement
Few crash reports reach state driver records
HLDI redefines car size groups and takes more detailed look at small car record
Status Report index available
April 27, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 6
Two more states vote for child restraint laws, one closes law loophole
IIHS urges speedy steps to allow new windshield
Deregulation actions affect wide range of vehicle rules
New chairman of Senate transportation subcommittee unwilling to abandon automatic safety rule
HLDI finds wide variations in car theft loss experience
Summaries of two HLDI reports available
Seat-belted drivers found taking less risk, GM researchers say
Risk taking behavior study wins AAAM award
Sharp cutbacks for state highway safety programs seen in DOT budget analysis
Age ceiling for license applicants most likely not legal, IIHS general counsel explains
Quoted without comment: Japanese auto executive tells of plans for quick improvement to safety
April 16, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 5
Special issue: drinking-driving laws: what works?
Survey finds limited effect of drinking-driving laws
U.S. drinking-driving laws close to Scandinavian-type
French law evaluated
Review of deterrence programs indicates new approaches needed
An alternative approach needed
March 17, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 4
Proposed NHTSA budget cut nearly in half
Study determines incidence of severe facial injuries come from vehicle crashes
IIHS opposes restraint rule delay unless small cars are first to be covered
Escort proves best in bumper tests; Tercel worst
Vehicle occupants killed in falls and jumps from vehicle studied
National driver register reforms to make system more response sought in bills filed in Congress
February 25, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 3
Transportation Secretary Lewis asks for delay until 1983 model year in automatic restraints
Deep budget cut asked in highway safety program, jeopardizing funds for speed limit enforcement and other programs
Rep. Dingell studies two-year delay in automatic restraints
New underride guard rule for heavy trucks proposed
Agency agrees to consider tougher crash test rule
Almost half of under-18 motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes improperly licensed
Quoted without comment: GM spokesman see some positive aspects of air bags, in guidance for high school debaters
NHTSA's five-year rulemaking plans revised
February 9, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 2
Studies find certain roadway factors linked to rollovers
High, center-mounted brake lights proposed by NHTSA
A Presidential regulatory freeze order said not to affect recent NHTSA actions
Pediatricians can influence use of infant restraints, research shows
Rhode Island child restraint law shows modest positive effect, IIHS study reports
Design standards for RRR highway projects would be developed by states, under new FHWA proposal
Appointees for top NHTSA, FHWA posts named
Automatic restraint rule a question of 'timing,' says Transportation Secretary Lewis
Commerce committee eliminates consumer subcommittee charged with NHTSA oversight
New windshield that promises to reduce lacerations in crashes to be considered by NHTSA
Crash rating program proposed by NHTSA
Update: NHTSA drops further investigation of Toyota fuel tanks
Regulatory roundup: A number of NHTSA rulemaking actions proposed before the change of administration
January 19, 1981 |Volume 16, Number 1
New Regan Administration urged to curtail motor vehicle safety programs
NHTSA proposes anchorages for child restraints
Panel urges action to reduce highway deaths of children
'Saving a Child's Life' child restraint public service announcement available from Institute
Ford owners to get automatic transmission label warnings on dashboards
Ford world car, Chrysler K-cars rated for crashworthiness
Vehicle crashes leading cause of job-related deaths
Huge demand found for 'The Car Book,' a consumer's guide to car purchasing
Highway sign posts cause small-car rollovers, government tests indicate
New chairman named for Institute directors
FAA proposes rules for child restraints in commercial airplanes
NHTSA should devise uniform approach to driver licensing, revocation, an advisory group urges
Survey finds motorcyclist crash victims largest users of hospital services
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'SNL's' 100th Digital Short – What Did Will Ferrell, Justin Bieber and More Do Now?
'Saturday Night Live's' 100th digital short was a milestone for the late-night comedy show. After all those years of performing such classics as "Battle of the V-Necks" and Steven Spielberg's "Laser Cats 7," the celebration had to be big.
Everyone from Will Ferrell and Natalie Portman to Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake made an appearance to help the 'SNL' cast sing about their next big stunt in the style of "3-Way" and "I'm on a Boat."
So, what did they decide to do?
Aside from commemorating pretty much every single digital short the cast ever performed, they decided that the best way to ring in their 100th was with — how can we put this delicately? — sexual experimentation.
The only one who seemed caught off guard by this was poor little Biebs, who was "tricked" into performing the song. Clearly he hasn't watched any of the shows, otherwise he would've known Andy Samberg would try and pull something like this.
Happy 100th digital short, 'Saturday Night Live'!