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Have you heard of Destin Cretton? For those who haven't, that may not be the case for long – the director has been enjoying some well-deserved spotlight lately for his feature film Short Term 12, even making the cover of the summer issue of The Academy Report.
Destin was kind enough to spend some time chatting with us recently and our discussion was engaging to say the least. He's a very humble guy, and his insights on character development, life, and what to do when things don't go according to plan were all quite fascinating. There's even a neat little easter egg at the end – I'm just one degree away from knowing him in real life! Not to say that the bewitching communication matrix we like to call the telephone isn't real life, but you'll see what I mean.
Anyways, be sure to check out our talk below, and keep your eyes peeled for Short Term 12's release on August 23rd (Update: See our review as well!).
So I saw the film last night, Short Term 12 — I really liked it, by the way. My first question has to do with the character Nate, because, in the first couple minutes of the film, it seemed to me that he was actually going to be more of a main focus. By the end, though, I kind of realized that he's mostly comic relief. How did that come about, and are you Nate? Or is someone else Nate?
Destin Cretton: Yea, I mean Nate is definitely modeled after how I felt when I first started working at the place that's similar to this. I was just as scared, awkward, and uncomfortable, and feeling as completely inadequate and out of place as Nate did, and so Nate was kind of like the initial window into the world. And I think when I talked to Rami about that character, we always were looking at him as the eyes of the audience, or the eyes of most people who have no idea what's going on in a world like this. So yeah – I completely understand every emotion that he was feeling.
Yeah, because at the beginning when he walks in and says "I've always wanted to work with underprivileged kids," it's almost– well, depending on who's watching, that could either be a facepalm, or it could be, they don't know what he did wrong.
DC: Right, exactly.
Ok, so speaking about character development. I thought the way Grace was developed was really tactful, because information was revealed slowly but surely, without ever stepping on the toes of the previous information. For example, at first she's a strong willed individual who would do anything for her kids, and though this holds true you later find that she can actually, truly relate to what they are going through. So I was wondering how you go about layering new information without contradicting or undoing previous information.
DC: Well, the entire story is about– I mean, one of the things that I really enjoy about films but also just about life, is when a person proves me wrong about my preconceptions of them. And that's not just with Grace, but with a lot of the characters in this movie, I think they start off as characters who are easy to pre-judge, and have some kind of idea of what you think they are, and we hope that at some point in the movie you're caught off guard and you see them in a completely different light. And so that does happen with Grace.
Going with how Grace or any of these characters might develop in unexpected ways, when you're working with actors and actresses, I guess Brie Larson in this specific case, do you have what the character will become specifically hashed out in your mind? Or does the actor/actress often bring a new aspect to the character that you hadn't ever really considered?
DC: Oh, always. The actors always bring something new and fresh, and that's what I hope. And everything is a discussion. As soon as Brie came onboard, even our first discussions, the character began to transform from what I initially thought. Which is exactly what I hope, I hope that when I get the words on the page of the script, I hope that by the time it gets to the end it's improved quite a bit because of the other talents that are jumping onboard, and that's — for me as a director – that's the most exciting part.
Yeah, and going along with that, it's interesting because I think for a film like this, the audience perception is more what you just described, with kind of an equal exchange between the actor and the director. Whereas with extremely popular and/or mainstream directors, it seems like it's all about the name — oh, Chris Nolan — and audiences don't always give the actors as much credit. Do yous see that at all as directors start to blow up, so to speak?
DC: I mean, I don't know, I feel like some of my favorite directors who definitely have made names for themselves– when I hear actors talk about the process of working with them it is still very collaborative, and very open and free. To me, I feel like that's what makes a really great director, is somebody who is not so into themselves that they're not going to also tap into the talents of other people. I think the best directors are ones that are extremely supportive and encouraging of other people's talents. I mean, we're not actors. So I think there's a certain amount of guidance that needs to happen, to make sure that everyone feels safe, and that the ship is being steered in the right direction, but there also should be a lot of freedom to trust actors in doing what they do. I have no idea how they do the stuff they do, but it's so– it's mesmerizing for me.
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I watched an interview you did with a YouTube Channel called the Pretentious Film Majors, I don't know if you remember doing that specifically.
DC: I do remember that! [Laughs]. That was for Hipster, that was like a while ago.
Yeah right!
DC: Didn't I do that with Adam Shapiro?
Yeah, that's the one. Anyways, one of the things you said in that interview was, that once everything finally all comes together — production is over, audiences are out seeing the film and it's hopefully resonating with them — that you consider that to be a "minor miracle," just because so much has to come together. So I was wondering if you've ever had an experience where the "minor miracle" didn't kick in, and that's your frame of reference, or if that is just a belief you hold in general.
DC: Um, you mean like, other productions that have just fallen apart? [Laughs]
Well, not necessarily fallen apart, but where you didn't feel this amazing positivity at the end.
DC: Well I mean, there are always ups and downs to making the movie, because it lasts so long and it's impossible to actually retain a high for that long, so you just have to trudge through the shit as well as go through the really high, blissful moments. But I mean for me everything, I preplan pretty meticulously, along with my DP, and we know exactly how we will shoot something, and how we will piece it together if everything else goes bad. We hope that when we get there, the actors will be inspired, and the set is going to create better angles and shots than we originally perceived, and that we won't have to cut around things too much. But, if everything doesn't work out, which does happen sometimes, if scenes just aren't working and we have to just push through it, we fall into this backup plan that is usually foolproof in having a way to piece together something that will at least be OK. For this project, that did happen a few times. But most of the time, I was so blown away by the actors and what they were bringing, it inspired so much more than what we had originally planned for.
So it's kind of like, you have a safety net in place, but fingers crossed to not need it.
DC: Yeah, exactly. I mean, that's how I used to be, when I first started making movies, everything was so pre-planned and structured, including the exact lines that I wanted the actors to say, and the exact facial expressions that I wanted them to do, and you know, it makes a watchable movie, but it doesn't feel like an inspired, exciting, living organism, you know?
Yeah, definitely. Actually, I wanted to talk about the character Mason. My main observation about him was that he's probably the only character in the film who has experienced an actual loving upbringing. That kind of results in how patient he is with Grace, and his genuine affection for her. So I was curious, did that come from any real life inspiration? Do you know a Mason?
DC: Yeah, I think everyone knows a Mason. I think most people know somebody where you know what they've gone through, and they shouldn't be as positive as they are, they should be more cynical towards things, but somehow they have found a way to rise above the path or circumstances that they've been through. And for Mason, a huge part of that does have to do with the family that took him in at the right time in his life. But it was really important for the story, I think, to have one character who is an example of a healthy outcome to what all the other characters in the movie are trying to do, which is just deal with the shit in their past. And here we have one character who has successfully done that, and it's obviously through the help of other people and through the help of this idea of creating a family wherever you can and in whatever means possible. And I think– I think we can do one more quick question, I may have to get off the phone I'm being told!
Ok, well I do have kind of a funny bonus question here. Do you know someone named Jacob Morrison?
DC: Oh yeah, totally! That's my old student!
Yeah, in San Diego, right? My brother goes to Emerson College, and Jacob is his best friend basically.
DC: Oh, no way! [Laughs]. Do they make movies together?
Yeah, they did this movie Disorder, I don't know if you saw that.
DC: I saw that! No way, tell them I said hi.
Yeah, that's actually part of why I volunteered to do this interview [Laughs].
DC: Wow, that's so cool. Well definitely tell them hello for me.
I will – anyways, thanks so much for taking the time!
Short Term 12 is out tomorrow, so be sure to schedule it into your weekend plans! Big thanks again to Destin for chatting with us.Previous


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About 900 years ago there was a war that would one day engulf much of the Galaxy. At it's center were the worlds of Mircandia and Helios.
Helios was a planet renowned for its ability to produce both large numbers of starships and starships that were relatively inexpensive. As such, it became a huge trading hud, and the economy of Helios flourished. Unfortunately, this increase in the economy also meant an increase in the amount of raw materials needed. In its search for resources, Helios crafted trade agreements with many of its neighboring systems...and those that did not form agreements were either subjected to destructive economic sanctions, or the military fleet of Helios, known simply as the Star Forces.
Mircandia was one such world that refused to form any trade agreements. Mircandia was a highly introverted world that refused to work with most of the outside. There were a few ship manufacturers that were allowed to trade, but that was the exception to the rule. Unlike the other worlds that Helios sanctioned, Mircandia was self-sufficient. It also produced ships that were more powerful than any other world, but those numbers were few.
Helios eventually declared outright war on the Mircandia. The result was both a weapons race, and the taking sides of many worlds. Many worlds whom Helios had forced trade upon took the side of Mircandia, while most who had openly agreed on trade with Helios stayed allies with them. As such, it was no longer a simple war between two worlds, but rather a war between all the major economic powers. Mircandia, with its new found allies opened up its world for trade and as such, Mircandian hybrid ships began to surface.
About 800 years later, the war had ended. Helios was the victor, winning with sheer numbers. As a result, the Confederation of the Galaxy was formed, with Helios at its center. Mircandia was essentially destroyed in the war. Most of its peoples either fled to other worlds, or died in the war itself. Also, all Mircandian ships were destroyed, and the technologies lost.
It has been 100 years of peace and trade since then. This is the backdrop to the main story, and still people remember that war. There is fear of another economic war, and yet, there is also fear of the military power of the Confederation. Although most of the military ships have been redesigned for scientific missions, there is still the potential for great violence and power. Such is the beginning of the future.
Stentson is the son of a successful ship builder, who has minor connections to ancient Mircandia, and the heir of the family business. But instead of taking his position as head of the family, Stentson left to join the Star Fleet under his long time friend Marylin, who is captain of the Star Ship Stratos. Because of his sudden departure from his family, Stentson's younger brother is now the head of the Stargazer family. There is constant tension between the two, and this hurts Stentson greatly as he truly loves his younger brother. There is also a little sister whom Stentson is very fond of. The reason Stentson left is unknown to all except Stentson himself and his father.
On the ship Stratos, Stentson works as a diplomatic officer. He has quickly become friends with the entire crew, especially the Technologies Officer Alestin. Stentson has found a new home, but the strings of his old home still hold him, and it pains him greatly, though no one seems to be able to tell, except maybe Marylin.
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Stentson is the son of a successful ship builder and the heir of the family business. But instead of taking his position as head of the family, Stentson left to join the Star Fleet under his long time friend Marylin, who is captain of the Star Ship Stratos. Because of his sudden departure from his family, Stentson's younger brother is now the head of the Stargazer family. There is constant tension between the two.
Stentson is an outgoing person, and because of his level of education, has an understanding of all of the galaxy's major spoken languages. This has lead to Stentson becoming the Diplomatic Officer on the Stratos. Because of his mostly positive attitude everyone on the Stratos has become friends with him, especially the ships technologies officer, Alestin, who likes to tease the young officer.
Stentson, when he is alone, often thinks about his family and especially his little brother whom he loves greatly. The growing rift between the two hurts him greatly. He also has a little sister whom he is very fond of. Even so, Stentson does not think ill of his decision to cut ties with his family, the true reasons of which have not been disclosed.
Stentson is also very learned about ships designs, especially those of his families origins and can easily tell the manufacturer and most ships statistics.
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Age: 29
Height: 62in.
Weight:137 lb.
Rank: Captain (Stratos)
Station: Star Ship Stratos
Captain of the Stratos, Marylin has been active in the Space Force for nearly a decade. She quickly rose up in the ranks, with only her nemesis Selence matching the pace that she had set. Marylin was more than glad to learn that she would be given one of the Atmos Class Starships. Yet, when she learned which one, Marylin felt more than betrayed.
The main mission of the Stratos is to patrol and explore the outer galaxy, a huge section of the Galaxy that is mostly underdeveloped and overall highly uneventful. For Marylin, being given such a position was more than just a small insult. Even though she begrudged taking her position, she did not complain, and instead shifted her goal to becoming a fleet admiral.
As a person, Marylin is very forward, strong, stubborn, and brilliant. Marylin's leadership can get her ship out of almost any possible situation, and her plans, though often crazy sounding, and quite good. This has made her crew respect her greatly. Especially Alestin, who quickly befriended the captain.
Marylin and Stentson have known each other since they were little. Both coming from highly respected families, the two often met at important dinners, state affairs, and family events. There was even some talk about arraigning a marriage between the two before Stentson left the family. Marylin knows Stenston very well, and can usually tell when he is hurting, even if no one else can. She hates Stentson's father even more than Stentson does.
Name: Alestin Freeman
Age: 32
Height: 74in.
Weight:173 lb.
Rank: Officer (Technologies)
Station: Star Ship Stratos
Alestin is the technologies officer on board the Stratos. Being the son of a major weapons and defense systems manufacturer, Alestin has had access to some of the highest level technologies all his life. As such, he has become extremely proficient in his use of computers. He can hack, code, and do just about everything in between.
Alestin joined the Star Forces after an incident within his family. Alestin was not always the most studious person, and had done drugs and drinking. His actions angered his father so much that Alestin was disowned by the family. Shortly there after, he joined the Star Forces since it could supply a steady income.
Since then, Alestin has become an officer, and a great friends with the captain of the Stratos. He has for the most part sobered up, but when he does find alcohol he has a habit of over doing it. He is also not very good with his money, and usually spends most of his income of random "junk."
He is a very calculating man. He is highly stubborn, and a bit of a loner too. He has taken an interest in Stentson, although that is partially because of Stentson's family ties. He is also close friends with Marylin. His past choices haunt him. He was an only child, and the only heir to the buisness. With his fathers recent sickness, his emotions have become even more blurred, and this shows greatest in his private space.
The Crew
The Stratos:
The Stratos is an Atmos-Class Cruiser. Made for speed, the Stratos is small, agile, fast, and light on weaponry. It is also equipped with state of the art sensors and an experimental warp drive, making it one of the most highly advanced ships in the fleet. Yet, its main mission is to patrol the outer-galaxy region, a very quite and uneventful area of space. The Stratos is able to hold a total of 4-6 smaller craft in its hanger bay. It also has 10 laser turrets total, placed in strategic locations (this is much less than the average 25 cannons per capital ship). The shields are also underpowered because of the small shield generator. In a combat mission, the Stratos must rely on other ships for protection due to its small hull, weak shields, and small weaponry. Yet, the Stratos is perfect for strike and run missions. To date, the Stratos has not yet been involved in any real militar battles.
He is the ships Warp Drive operator. (Because of the intricacies and instability of the Warp Drive on the Stratos, the ship has its very own Warp Drive specialist, while on any normal ship that job would just be given to the pilot.) He is an olded man and has been around ships and engines since he was a young boy. He is one of only a few select engineers who has training with, and the only one whose used, the experimental Warp Drive found on the Stratos. He is a conservative man, wishing to find the safest way out of situations. He often clashes with the more rash Marylin, but is still loyal to her to the end.
Higgans is the ship's pilot. He started his piloting career as a small buisness owner running a Currier buisness. He hen joined the military and won numerous metals in space combat war games. He has since gone on to pilot larger ships, until given the helm to the Stratos. He is a member of the aristocracy, and dresses the part. He belittles much of the crew because they are mostly of lower classes. He does respect Marylin though, partly due to her high political stature and partly because he respects her. Higgans is quite, and few really know much about him.
More to come...
Battle Roles:
Stentson: He is the quick one. Wielding the lightest weapons, and having a fast agility, he can attack more time in a battle than most everyone. His special attacks also recover quicker than most. Unfortunately, this also means that his attacks are weaker, and his defense is lower.
Marylin: She is the defender. Being a captain requires that you stay alive. Therefore Marylin has developed many different shielding techniques. She equips the biggest armor, and has the highest natural HP. She has a very low speed though, and weakened Spirit.
Alestin: He is the tank. Alestin caries some of the most powerful weapons, and some of the most devastating skills. He also has the ability to scan enemies to learn their skills. Because of his high offense, he has a lower MP than most.
-All Mack Style Characters
-Ziifii Wait Gauge Battle System
-Awesome Tiles by Zeroplumber, D*M, and EB
-Skills that need certain types of bullets or items to be used
-Learn Skills by Scanning the enemy
-Game Journal
-Item Crafting
-Email Friends
-Fly through space and dodge meteors
-Radar to find hidden items
And here are the scripts. Some of them are not currently in use, or are commented out, but it gives you an idea of what to expect script wise. Of course, there is a good chance that more will be added, but for now, this is pretty accurate. Enjoy.
Demo: Demo1.1
Only 25MB!
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ESPN FC Extra: Multiple 'Groups of Death'
Craig Burley, Tommy Smyth and Shaka Hislop debate the fate of the countries in Groups B, G and D.
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Football action so extraordinary that it even made the Queen Mum of Football - Gary Lineker - swear on Twitter, this was a weekend that made WWE seem staid
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CHENEY - Beau Baldwin has been talking about playoff games for weeks now - not in terms of looking ahead to the postseason, but treating every game like it's the biggest. So with more at stake than ever this week, the Eagles are ready.
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Knights of Columbus presented Habitat for Humanity -PEH with a cheque for $22,800, the proceeds from the Trenton Funfest 2013. We look forward to another sellout success in 2014. Thank you Knights of Columbus Trenton and all the staff and volunteers that helped to make this event a success.
Left to Right: Germain Loignon (KOC), John Brisbois(KOC & HFH), Dave Courneya(KOC), Bob Clute(HFH-Vice Chair), Jim Burgess (HFH- Board Member), Len Kennedy(HFH-Executive Director)
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New research was released June 3rd, 2013 demonstrating that affordable Habitat for Humanity homeownership contributes to families becoming happier and healthier, and enjoying improvements in their children's well-being and school performance. The research, led and funded by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), shows that of the families surveyed, 86 percent report being happier since moving into their Habitat home and 89 percent said their family life had improved.
For this study, 326 Canadian families who have received their Habitat homes since 2000 were surveyed on changes to their health, social and financial dynamics.
"Cramped quarters, unhealthy environments, unsafe neighbourhoods - low-income Canadian families often face challenges in obtaining housing that meets their needs," said Kevin Marshman, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada. "The families who partner with Habitat are able to remove themselves from these difficult situations, build equity for their futures and begin living healthier, happier and more productive lives."
A leading advocate of affordable homeownership in Canada, Habitat for Humanity Canada worked with CMHC on this research to quantify the benefits and outcomes of their homeownership model on the families that partner through their program. Habitat's model provides "a hand up, not a hand out", with low-income families paying the full fair market value of their home through a no-interest, no down payment mortgage that is geared to their income.
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�70 percent of homebuyers reported improved health, including reduced colds and flu, allergies, asthma symptoms and stress. 31 percent reported less frequent visits to the doctor and about 25 percent said they missed fewer days of work because of illness;
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Wednesday, March 27th at 10 am Habitat for Humanity, Prince Edward-Hastings will be dedicating its first home to a single, working mother of five children.
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Six months into negotiations with federal regulators over Miami-Dades aging sewer system, the county has come up with a $1.5 billion, 15-year plan to rebuild pipes, pumps and sewage treatment plants that in some cases are almost 100 years old.
County leaders devised the proposal in an attempt to fend off a federal lawsuit, and potentially millions of dollars in fines, for not abiding by the federal Clean Water Act. The county also has proposed replacing or repairing a good portion of the 7,500 miles of sewer lines that regularly rupture and spill millions of gallons of raw waste into local waterways and Biscayne Bay.
Before any work is to begin, the Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency which put the county on notice in May must accept the countys terms. The plan, referred to as a consent decree, also must be endorsed by a majority of county commissioners. That could come as soon as late January or early February.
One of the largest repair jobs would be a $555 million reconstruction of the controversial wastewater treatment plant on Virginia Key. Entire concrete structures would be rebuilt, and pump stations and electrical systems would be replaced. The plan calls for spending another $394 million on similar fixes to two other wastewater treatment facilities, in Goulds and North Miami.
Another $408 million would be spent replacing and rehabbing the countys 1,035 pump stations, and miles of transmission lines that run to and from the plants.
The plan has already garnered some criticism.
The Biscayne Bay Waterkeepers, clean-water activists who filed to join the federal action against the county, say spending hundreds of millions of dollars to rebuild on Virginia Key is a waste, because the spit of land is likely to be under water within 50 years.
The group points to a recent study by the journal Science that showed the polar ice caps in Greenland are melting at three times the rate originally believed. They also say a climate change compact Miami-Dade agreed to with three other counties which accepted a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that shows sea levels will rise 3 feet by 2060 shows the Virginia Key plant could be in peril.
Doubling down on Virginia Key the way theyre doing it is just stupid, said environmental attorney Albert J. Slap, representing the Waterkeepers. Theres not a dime in it for armoring the plant, or raising it. Its on a barrier island.
Doug Yoder, deputy director of the countys water and sewer department, didnt dispute the Army Corps findings, and said the county could abandon the Virginia Key plant for a new plant on the western edge of the county if federal regulators make such a demand.
We certainly dont want to spend a lot of money fixing up a facility well soon abandon, he said.
Most of the costs for the overall plan will be covered through county revenue bonds, Yoder said, meaning a future increase in water rates and debt service bills. Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez has been warning for months that rate hikes are in the offing.
To meet demands from the feds, the county also must abandon by 2027 an outflow system it now uses that dumps up to 120 million gallons of sewage each day miles offshore. The county has until July 2013 to come up with an alternate disposal method.
A project cited in the new plan that had not been publicly addressed previously is the installation of 7,660 linear feet of sewer mains in an industrial area just below State Road 112 and between Northwest 27th and 37th avenues, which now depends on septic tanks. The job of hooking up local businesses there to county sewers would cost a little over $2 million.
Federal regulators began talks with Miami-Dade in May after a series of massive raw sewage spills released more than 47 million gallons of untreated human waste throughout the county. DOJ and the EPA, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, sketched out the 78-page consent decree.
Four times between October and December 2011, the sewage treatment plant on Virginia Key alone ruptured, spilling more than 19 million gallons.
The county also has agreed to pay a $978,000 fine for past spills within 30 days of the plan being accepted, with about half the money going to the DOJ and the other half to the state.
DOJ spokesman Wyn Hornbuckle declined to comment Friday.
In October, the county denied 12 permit applications in the Coconut Grove area by businesses that wanted to install sinks, toilets or showers. The county said it was imposing a moratorium on new sewage outflow from a Coconut Grove-serving pump station.


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How much to charge for your design work?
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Enjoy our selection of traditional Indian dishes expertly prepared just like the old home-made style in India. The ingredients we use complement each other perfectly to please the palate. All dishes are made with freshly ground herbs and spices and contain no MSG. Each dish is spiced to enhance its unique aroma and flavor.
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EAST CHICAGO | Tires and rims worth $2,300 were reported stolen off a car parked inside a locked Indiana Harbor garage Thursday, police said.
A Markham resident told police he parked his 2001 Buick LeSabre in the garage of his girlfriend's house in the 3700 block of Ivy Street earlier in the week.
When he went to retrieve the vehicle, all four 22-inch Milano rims and Pirelli tires were gone, the man said, and the car was left resting on bricks.
Police said Friday there were no suspects in the reported theft.


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Meeting Five for the Walker Library Community Advisory Team
The Walker Library Community Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Walker Library meeting room. The agenda, visioning exercise results, minutes from the December 17th meeting, and a summary of comments from the Walker Library's July 2009 community meetings are attached for your review. Thanks.
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Set a course for Kerr Lake State Recreation Area to enjoy sailing, fishing, water skiing and camping. This 50,000-acre, man-made lake is a haven for water sports enthusiasts and landlubbers alike. The lake is situated in the northeast corner of the Piedmont region and lies in both Virginia and North Carolina. The recreation area's headquarters are located north of Henderson at Satterwhite Point. More than 800 miles of wooded shoreline provide access to a variety of fun-filled activities on the lake. Relax and enjoy water sports at any of the seven recreation areas operated by the NC Division of Parks and Recreation along this expansive reservoir.
See the "Links" section on the park menu (left) to visit the US Army Corps of Engineers website for information about Kerr Lake, which includes information about the dam and reservoir water levels.


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Comenius Regio, a great opportunity for local authority linking within Europe
Regio Partnerships will promote joint cooperation activities between local and regional education authorities. The partnerships will give educational authorities, in cooperation with schools and other actors in education, the opportunity to work together on topics of mutual interest. They will help the participating regions to develop and exchange best practice, to develop sustainable cooperation across borders, to strengthen the European dimension in school education and to offer European learning experiences to teachers and pupils and administrators.
They consist of 2 partner regions, each of which must involve:
To start with, Comenius Regio Partnerships may include partner regions from only two countries participating in the Lifelong Learning Programme.
Regio Partnerships will focus their work on clearly defined themes. These might concern for example the organisation of school education, cooperation between schools and other local partners (e.g. providers of formal or non-formal learning), or common problems in school education (eg new approaches in the organisation of schooling, disadvantaged pupils and early school leaving, teacher qualifications and competence).
They should help regions to improve their educational offer to young people. The main purpose of Regio is not to involve pupils or students directly but to promote the development of structured cooperation between the partner regions.
Examples of the range of activities that can be carried out in Regio Partnerships include:
Regio Partnerships can be combined with already existing activities in Town Twinning or other European educational programmes, but should clearly create additional cooperation activities as well as a deepening of already existing cooperation in the field of school education.
Who can take part?Local and regional school education authorities, schools, pupils, teachers, parents and other relevant associations and stakeholders in school education / youth work in their respective region / municipality. The list of eligible local authorities is here
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By Brandon Bartlett - bio | email | Twitter
Posted by Sarah Harlan - email
VANDERBURGH CO., IN (WFIE) - The suspect in the fire deaths of two children is under suicide watch Monday night at the Vanderburgh County Jail.
Jeffrey Weisheit, 34, waived extradition Monday morning in an Ohio court appearance, and was booked at the jail around 7:00 Monday night.
Weisheit is a suspect in the deaths of his fiancée's two children, ages 5 and 8.
While Weisheit is at the jail, many are still trying to comprehend what happened.
The image of young Alyssa and Caleb Lynch will forever be in the minds of many here at home.
"There was nothing that we could do to save these kids," German Township Fire Department Chief John Buckman said.
German Township firefighters saw a home fully engulfed in flames when they arrived on Fischer Road Saturday morning.
It's what was found once those flames were put out that the chief said no one should ever have to see.
"It's just horrific to see what remains," Chief Buckman said.
An affidavit spells out the almost unbelievable details.
The bodies of two young children were found along with two flares apparently placed under the body.
Firefighters also report finding duct tape that they said could have been used to tie down Alyssa and Caleb.
It was shortly after that fire that investigators say Weisheit left town.
Authorities were able to locate him in Boone County, Kentucky by using his car's OnStar system.
After a chase, police said he finally jumped out of his car, charged at them with a knife and yelled 'Shoot me'.
Authorities eventually tazed Weisheit.
He was later taken to University Hospital for treatment.
Weisheit now faces two murder charges and one arson charge in Vanderburgh County.
His case could be eligible for the death penalty.
He is also facing other charges for that police chase in Kentucky.
Investigators said Weisheit admitted to setting that fire.
Weisheit appeared in circuit court Tuesday morning.
The court appointed him an attorney.
Weisheit faces a maximum of 65 years for each of his two counts of murder.
He also faces a maximum of 50 years on the arson charge.
He's scheduled to appear in court again on April 27th at 9 a.m.
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Checking flip cover and camera positions using Symbian C++
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S60 2nd Edition (initial release)
Created: User:Technical writer 2 (25 Aug 2005)
Last edited: hamishwillee (14 Jun 2012)
The code snippet shows how to check the flip cover and camera position in S60 2nd Edition, FP3.
It is possible to detect flip cover opening/closing events in CEikAppUi::HandleKeyEventL(). The corresponding events (TEventCode) are EEventScreenDeviceChanged, EEventCaseOpened, and EEventCaseClosed. When the camera is rotated, there will be key events of type EEventKeyUp and EEventKeyDown with TKeyEvent::iScanCode values ranging from 234 to 238 depending on its orientation.
Example code for checking the current orientation of camera:
#include <ECam.h> // link against ecam.lib
CCamera* cam = CCamera::NewL(*this, 0);
TCameraInfo info;
TCameraOrientation orientation = info.iOrientation;
Possible values for the orientation (TCameraOrientation):
- EOrientationOutwards: Outward pointing camera (pictures)
- EOrientationInwards: Inward pointing camera (conferencing)
- EOrientationMobile: Orientation can be changed by the user
- EOrientationUnknown: Orientation is not known
Checking the current position of flip cover:
#include <hal.h> // link against hal.lib
TInt dState; HAL::Get(HALData::EDisplayState, dState);


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a companion piece for the David Wells article…
Bryce Harper's diet veers between world-class athlete and overgrown kid, which makes sense because that's what he is. Harper pours glutamine powder into yogurt-and-fruit shakes and drops amino vitamins into homemade organic juice. He also scarfs his mom's made-from-scratch cooking. He sneaks Klondike Bars, Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes and Double Stuff Oreos. He does not drink Red Bull or Five-Hour Energy, both full of sugar and caffeine and "absolutely terrible for you," he said. Harper may submit to a craving for Mountain Dew but only in the offseason, and even then he takes one sip and throws the can in the trash.
"I mean, I'm not perfect," Harper said, laughing as he sat in the Washington Nationals' dugout this week.
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by Mike Morris, Spartan Race Director
Earlier this year we announced the inclusion of the Ultra Beast. A 26.2ish distance event to coincide with the Beast in Vermont in September. IN addition to the new distance race, we announced that the race (both Ultra and regular Beast) would be mostly unsupported. That means the athlete's will have to provide for themselves their own nutrition, hydration, and fuel for the race. To help athlete's prepare, we have begun a series of posts designed to educate those taking part.
As a Race Director, I'm always trying to find new and creative ways to safely challenge our competitors. Given the nature (and history?) of our Killington event its important this race continues to set the bar high. Most of the Spartan Founders come from an Adventure Racing background; races lasting anywhere from 4 hours to 9 days with multiple disciplines, intensive navigation, and little to no support. You could go days without seeing another person. Proper planning of nutritional needs could mean a top ten finish versus needing to call in for an evacuation. Even a "sprint" race required forethought on what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat. Thus we thought it fitting to add an unsupported element to the event. As you prepare for the Killington Beast, I want you to start thinking about those three things:
1. What
2. When
3. How much
If you can't answer them as you face the start columns then you are going to have a hell of a time. Consider these tips as you start to create your plan.
Water/Hydration. You need it. If you don't carry any on the course you risk cramping, nausea, heat stroke, and a 99% of not finishing the race. Start with 20 oz per hour and adjust as needed. If it's a hot day as you climb a double black diamond with a sandbag then you will wish you had more. Since everyone will be on course for more than three hours, you should consider adding an electrolyte supplement (especially if you don't get enough through your calorie supplements) to help prevent muscle cramps and keep your body working most efficiently at many levels.
Calories. The longer your race, the more you need per hour. The more intense the activity, the more you need per hour. Stay away from high fat and protein dense items, your GI tract will thank you later. Stick with relatively high glycemic index foods, and shoot for around 100 calories per hour. Big Spartans will need more, little Spartans could work with less.
My next blog will include some specific examples of what to eat/drink. In the meantime, do some homework of your own (some Google searching can be very effective), you'll learn 10x more than my few blog entries can accomplish which will empower you to have more effective training and successful racing moving forward.
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Pinball Machines:Most new and used pinball machines we sell include a warranty. Some do not. Warranty applies to games purchased directly from our shop, to the original purchaser. Warranty is not transferrable.
Details on warranty are below.
Full Warranty - Local Customers:
All terms of our warranty listed below apply to local customers located in our full service area (see map below). We are available for on-site service of games located within our full service area, both during, and after, the warranty period. Games can also be brought in to our shop for service.
Limited Warranty- Out of Town Customers:
Warranty is limited on games sold to out-of-town customers located outside our local service area (see map below). We do not travel outside our local service area to service games, so do not, and can not, provide in-person service outside our area.
IMPORTANT: If you are outside our local service area and need to have a service person in your area come work on your game, our warranty will not cover any costs for such work (parts or labor). This is one of the limitations of buying a game from an out-of-town source, and our out-of-town customers are asked to carefully consider the limitations of service when buying a game from any out-of-town source, and before making their decision to purchase.
Terms of our warranty will be honored for out-of-town customers as long as one of the following conditions can be met:
If neither of the above conditions can be arranged, then we cannot provide any warranty work on the game.
IMPORTANT: All warranted games we sell to out-of-town customers are sold only under the above conditions. Customers are asked to carefully consider the limitations of service when buying a game from any out-of-town source, and before making their decision to purchase. Customers are also strongly advised before making a purchase, to locate a pinball or video game repair person or company in their local area, who can help with any possible "in person" service, should the game ever require it. It's just good common sense.
Pinball Machine Warranty Details:
On games that are sold with a warranty, our warranty covers the game in the condition as sold and shipped/delivered from our shop, and applies to the original purchaser of the game only (warranty is not transferrable). Warranty begins the day you take delivery of the game.
Warranty is not retro-active. This means that if you have a problem with your game during the warranty period, but don't let us know about it until after the warranty has expired, it will not be covered under warranty. No exceptions.
Any warranty work done must be performed by us (Action Pinball & Amusement). Warranty does not cover any parts or labor expenses performed or incurred by you or any other game repair persons. We (Action Pinball & Amusement) are not responsible for costs or work if any work is performed on game by anyone other than ourselves. Any work performed on the game by you or another shop's repair person is your full responsibility, and will void our warranty on the game.
If you experience problems with your game, those problems must be reported to us promptly within the warranty period, in order to be covered under warranty. Problems that are reported to us after the warranty period has expired, will not be covered under warranty, even if they occurred during the warranty period. No exceptions.
If you have any questions on what may or may not be covered under warranty, contact us before making your purchase.
We are available for "in person" or "on location" service on games located within our local, or Full Service Area: (Service Area is subject to change without notice.)
Video & Other Games:
Any warranty on video or other games will vary depending on the game, manufacturer, etc. Some games may not include a warranty. Contact us for warranty details if you are interested in purchasing a video or other game from our shop.
Items listed above in the Pinball Machines section under "What isn't covered under warranty?" also apply to video and other games we sell.
Service After the Warranty:We service what we sell, so even after your warranty has expired, we are still available to service your game. We offer a discounted rate on labor when working on games that our customers have purchased directly from us. Contact us if you would like more information.
"How often should I have my game serviced?"
We recommend a general tune-up, service, and inspection once a year, or more frequently if your game gets frequent use.
Recommended Service Items:
While we encourage our customers to work on and maintain their own games themselves, we don't recommend that you work on or make any changes to your game if you are uncertain about what you are doing. Any damage or problems caused to the game from your own work will void the warranty, and will not be covered under warranty. Even moving the game to another room, up or down stairs, or to another location (building) can cause problems to appear, if you are not careful or certain about what you are doing. Call us anytime if you have any questions about working on, or maintaining your game.
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Hypochondria is a belief that physical symptoms are signs of a serious illness, even when there is no medical evidence to support the presence of an illness.
Alternative Names
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
People with hypochondria are overly focused on their physical health. They have an unrealistic fear of having a serious disease. This disorder occurs equally in men and women.
The way people with hypochondria think about their physical symptoms can make them more likely to have this condition. As they focus on and worry about physical sensations, a cycle of symptoms and worry begins, which can be difficult to stop.
It is important to realize that people with hypochondria do not purposely create these symptoms (malingering). They are unable to control the symptoms.
People who have a history of physical or sexual abuse are more likely to have this disorder. However, this does not mean that every person with a hypochondria disorder has a history of abuse.
People with hypochondria are unable to control their fears and worries. They often believe any symptom or sensation is a sign of a serious illness.
They seek out reassurance from family, friends, or health care providers on a regular basis. They feel better for a short time at most, and then begin to worry about the same symptoms, or about new symptoms.
Symptoms may shift and change, and are often vague. People with hypochondria often examine their own body.
Those who are affected may recognize that their fear of having a serious disease is unreasonable or unfounded.
Signs and tests
- Physical examination to rule out illness
- Psychiatric evaluation to rule out other related disorders
It is important to have a supportive relationship with a health care provider. You should have only one primary care provider to avoid having too many tests and procedures.
The health care provider should tell you that you do not have a disease, but that continued medical follow-up will help control the symptoms. People with hypochondria feel real distress, so their symptoms should not be denied or challenged.
Antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help reduce the worry and physical symptoms of this disorder.
Finding a mental health provider who has experience treating this disorder with talk therapy (psychotherapy) can be helpful. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a kind of talk therapy, can help you deal with your pain. During therapy, you will learn:
- To recognize what seems to make the symptoms worse
- To develop methods of coping with the symptoms
- To keep yourself more active, even if you still have symptoms
Expectations (prognosis)
The disorder is usually long-term (chronic), unless psychological factors or mood and anxiety disorders are treated.
- Complications from invasive testing to look for the cause of symptoms
- Dependence on pain relievers or sedatives
- Depression and anxiety or panic disorder
- Lost time from work due to frequent appointments with health care providers
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you or your child has symptoms of hypochondria.
Greenberg DB, Braun IM, Cassem NH. Functional somatic symptoms and somatoform disorders. In: Stern TA, Rosenbaum JF, Fava M, Biederman J, Rauch SL, eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2008: chap 24.
Witthöft M, Hiller W. Psychological approaches to origins and treatments of somatoform disorders. Annu Rev Clin Psychol. 2010;6:257-283.
deGruy FV. The somatic patient. In: Rakel RE, ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 61.
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Michelle Benger Merrill, MD, Instructor in Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


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A lecture by Nina Huntemann, Communication and Journalism Dept.
Assistant Professor Nina Huntemann, Communication and Journalism Department presents "Play Like a Man: Masculinity in Video Games." Although video games are enjoyed equally by men and women, boys and girls, the vast majority of action genre titles are played by male gamers. These games, which utilzize the cutting edige of computer technology, send very particular messages about what it means to be a man. Significantly, the overwhelming lesson about masculintiy is that violence is the preferred means for accomplishing goals, resolving conflict and even for creating and maintaining interpersonal relationships with women. Base on ethnographic accounts with young male gamers, this talk explores the gendered nature of video game violence and critiques the meaning of masculinity presented to players.
Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the Women and Gender Studies Program.Back to Events Listing »


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Since no luau party is complete until everything is Hawaiian, don't forget the coconut cups! You can use the Hawaiian coconut cup for serving tropical drinks or as a luau table decoration, be creative!
- Holds approximately 4½ ounces.
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- This is an actual, real, coconut. Therefore, it may have cracks, dents and imperfections.
Coconut cups are a must have Hawaiian accessory for tropical theme events like Hawaiian Luaus, corporate parties, weddings, and more. Serve up beach drinks in authentic coconut cups for an instant tropical beach atmosphere.
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