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Twenty years ago, two guys from North Denver released one of the most popular rap singles of all time. An inside look at the weird, wild ride of DC the Brain Supreme and Steve Rolln, hip-hop's ultimate one-hit wonders.
Now our trip is almost over. First, though, DC says we've got to stop by his parents' place. Outside, a pine tree towers over the neighborhood, over the manicured grass and the immaculately clean brick on the house. DC unlocks the front door. His parents are waiting on the other side.
Cecil Glenn is 75 and has short, gray hair, smooth hands, and a belly that becomes larger and rounder when he sits in his stuffed chair in front of the white-mantled fireplace in the family room. Today, he has thick socks on his feet and his eyes seem to be in a perpetual squint. His wife, Lucille, sits quietly at a table next to the kitchen; DC is at one end of the room, next to a stand-up piano and a bunch of family photos stacked on some shelves. Steve and I are on a floral-print couch near the picture window overlooking the massive tree.
Among Cecil Glenn's favorite stories is the one he tells about the time he learned the title of his son's song. It was at Cure d'Ars Catholic Church, in the summer of '93. As the story goes, one of his friends stopped him after church. The man said he'd just heard DC and Steve's song on the radio, and the guy was over the moon. "That's great," Cecil told the man. "What's the name of it?"
For the purposes of this story, it's important to understand two things: First, Cecil Glenn knows his music. He plays bass, baritone, and trumpet, and he's been married about 50 years to a woman who, every other Sunday for four decades, has sang in the church choir. Cecil's favorite singer is Frank Sinatra, and he can name almost every song Ol' Blue Eyes ever made.
The second thing worth knowing is the fact that Cecil never heard his son's song before it showed up on the radio. In fact, he wrote a $2,000 check to DC and Steve so they could record "Whoomp!" and didn't even ask what the song was about.
Anyway, Cecil asked the man at church the name of his son's song. "You know, like 'Strangers in the Night,' " Cecil says, naming one of his favorite Sinatra tunes. "The guy was like, it's called 'Whoomp! (There It Is).' " Cecil has a shit-eating grin on his face now, imitating the man who's delivered the punch line. Cecil puts a hand on his face to feign disbelief and leans back in his chair. Everyone laughs.
Cecil and Lucille rarely talk about the song, mostly because Cecil still hasn't come to terms with why his son decided to become a rapper. When I ask him about this, his face flattens and his voice turns serious. "How would you feel if your son made that?" I can't tell if he's deadpanning or if he's sincere. In any case, it's clear he likes to poke fun at the song: He often refers to it as "Whoomps," almost as if he's saying "whoops"—as in, "Whoops, my son and his high school buddy made this ridiculous song."
That's not to say the Glenns aren't delighted with DC and Steve's musical legacy. Lucille saved almost every poster featuring the two, kept almost every magazine in which their names appeared, recorded almost every television show on VHS tapes now stored somewhere in the basement. "There's nothing I wouldn't do for these boys," Cecil says. "Really, truly, I'm very proud of them and what they've accomplished."
We hang around DC's parents' place for an hour, listening to Cecil go on about the neighborhood, how things used to be, how they are now. DC says we'd better get going. He has a plane back to Atlanta he has to catch tonight; Steve has some friends to see.
Cecil wants to tell one more story. Back in Tag Team's glory days, he says, his son had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Dre, of N.W.A fame, who'd produced a debut solo album in 1992 that featured a young MC named Snoop Doggy Dogg. A few weeks later, DC was on the phone with his dad, telling him about the encounter, talking about Dre's songs and how foul-mouthed some of the lyrics were. Cecil's voice softens. "He said, 'Dad, I don't think I have that in me,' " Cecil remembers.
There's a moment of silence. Then some laughter. It's DC, next to the piano. "See!" he says, his voice booming. "My dad doesn't even know what the song is about!"


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U.S. writing rule book for using drones
Updated 10:23 pm, Saturday, November 24, 2012
Washington --
Facing the possibility that President Obama might not win a second term, his administration accelerated work in the weeks before the election to develop explicit rules for the targeted killing of terrorists by unmanned drones, so that a new president would inherit clear standards and procedures, according to two administration officials.
The matter may have lost some urgency after Nov. 6. But with more than 300 drone strikes and some 2,500 people killed by the Central Intelligence Agency and the military since Obama first took office, the administration is still pushing to make the rules formal and resolve internal uncertainty and disagreement about exactly when lethal action is justified.
Obama and his advisers are still debating whether remote-control killing should be a measure of last resort against imminent threats to the United States, or a more flexible tool, available to help allied governments attack their enemies or to prevent militants from controlling territory.
Though publicly the administration presents a united front on the use of drones, behind the scenes there is long-standing tension. The Defense Department and the CIA continue to press for greater latitude to carry out strikes; Justice Department and State Department officials, and the president's counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan, have argued for restraint, officials involved in the discussions say.
Since the first targeted killing by the United States in 2002, two administrations have taken the position that the United States is at war with al Qaeda and its allies and can legally defend itself by striking its enemies wherever they are found.
Partly because U.N. officials know that the United States is setting a legal and ethical precedent for other countries developing armed drones, the U.N. plans to open a unit in Geneva early next year to investigate U.S. drone strikes.
The attempt to write a formal rule book for targeted killing began last summer after news reports on the drone program revealed some details of the president's role in the shifting procedures for compiling "kill lists" and approving strikes. Though national security officials insist that the process is meticulous and lawful, the president and top aides believe it should be institutionalized, a course of action that seemed particularly urgent when it appeared that Mitt Romney might win the presidency.


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Hello Everyone,
Any rock collectors? I know some of you guys grow them, but does anyone bag them and display them? :> )
I decided that since the bees are pretty sleepy eyed right now, I would shoot a few pictures of my fluorescent rocks. I fooled with all the settings on my digital camera but found that it did the best job when set to automatic and the flash turned off. :> )
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I will eventually replace a couple of the pictures. But it's not too bad for a first pass.
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Why is West Michigan lagging as an entrepreneurship center
Recently, as U.S. economic struggles have continued, the mainstream media has paid a lot of attention to entrepreneurs and their importance to the economy. The question commonly asked is: How important are entrepreneurs to a community? The answer in short: New entrepreneurial ventures are critical for economic development in any region.
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- Chase ties game in final second, then beats Coyotes again in overtime, forcing fifth gamePosted 1 day ago
- After painful three-year wait, local man at last to get his hip operationPosted 2 days ago
- Larson floats Osoyoos-Oliver amalgamation at seniors' candidate forum dominated by health issuesPosted 2 days ago
Firefighters contain wildfire west of Osoyoos
For the second time in a week, firefighters were battling a wildfire west of Osoyoos off Hwy. 3 on Wednesday.
That fire, which reached an estimated at 16 hectares, is now contained.
The fire burned close to structures, but houses in the area were spared.
The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 off Old Richter Pass Road between Hwy. 3 and Kruger Mountain Road.
Although winds were low, fire spread quickly through trees and brush, approaching at least one house.
As Osoyoos Fire Fighters arrived to inspect the blaze, a bird dog and tanker planes circled overhead and the tankers dropped retardant next to the flames.
In a bulletin released at 1:28 p.m. Thursday, the Wildfire Management Branch said the fire had reached an estimated 16 hectares.
Two water tenders, five air tankers and two helicopters responded to the incident, along with 50 firefighters. There were 33 personnel at the fire Thursday.
"It was showing quite aggressive fire behaviour when it started," said Kayla Pepper, a spokesperson for the Kamloops Fire Centre. "It did burn in grass and in open timber, so there was quite a bit of smoke in the area and there are also some structures adjacent to the fire, so we hit the fire hard with resources both on the ground and in the air and were successful at protecting the homes in the area."
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Osoyoos Fire Department was also onsite providing assistance.
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pleasure to be ur friends A friend from afar SOMEONE WHO I AM GLAD TO BECOME FRIENDS WITH STAY SAFE GOD BLESS A great all around guy Bill is a true friend reliable clever and sensible YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS AND FOREVER MAKES ME FEEL LIFE IS WORTH ALL I DO AND STAND FOR Great PL Friend A sincere and thoughtful friend
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I heard that you were the one that was sending all this snow my way......so there :)
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Yo! Bill,
GOD Bless & Keep You Healthy, Happy and Safe Always........Tom -
about 6 years ago
Ha no graphics today because I had a meeting tonight. How does your Huskey deal with the heat of Florida, my Sheltie hates the summer. We had about 2" of snow tonight and at 0200 it's sleeting outside. Like the big furry kid she is she has been in and out of the house since the
snow started more times I can count. She goes out to eat snow, when there is no
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Let this week be a Bless one for you. I am traveling this week so I might be alittle slow in returning mail...SMILE
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Thanks for dropping by Bill.!
Hope you and yours had a relaxing weekend and your week ahead goes great for you! It's finally sunny in sunny Calif, high 80's.. I'm afraid to get to excited as this is my kinda weather. I was getting so tired of the rain and cold. Take care and stay safe out there as crazies walk among us. -
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Have a great week too Bill, stay safe out there.
You have a great week as well, Be Safe.
about 6 years ago
Hey bill!!! :) thanks you too! Have a great week ;)
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Good morning Bill.Thanks for your visit.Going well here.Scheduled for rain today and snow tomorrow.Has warmed up though.Still like to have good enough weather to wash my brown car.I believe I remember that it is supposed to be maroon under the dirt.-Be safe and well.----Dave
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Thanks, hope you had a good weekend and have a good week. Be safe friend
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For all My Friends that might be intrested
I Recieved an e mail from the Texas Virtual Border Patrol and wanted to share it with my Friends,
for some time now I have been watching our border
via the computer and reporting any suspicious activity,
I was curious to weather it was helping that I'm spending my time doing this,
so I contacted them and asked them and they sent me the e mail that folllows,
so if you or anyone else is intrested in helping watch our border,
at least we now know it is making a difference!
have a Great Sunday & GOD Bless!
Here is the e-mail I recieved
Hello Tom,
I think that the program has been very helpful. In areas of the cameras the denial & apprehension rate increased from 35% to 85% this past year. We appreciate your help!
Thank you for your participation in the Texas Border Sheriffs' and Blueservo's border watch program. Please continue to watch and report any suspicious activity you may see. Invite your friends and family to join us at www.blueservo.net.
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Bill I thought I would pack the snow in dry ice and have FedEx dump it all over your lawn, or car, or you LMAO.
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Manufacturing giant Foxconn Technology Group is on track with its goal to a create a "million robot army", and already has 20,000 robotic machines in its factories, said the company's CEO Terry Gou on Wednesday.
Workers' wages in China are rising, and so the company's research in robots and automation has to catch up, Gou said, while speaking at the company's annual shareholder's meeting in Taipei. "We have over 1 million workers. In the future we will add 1 million robotic workers," he said. "Our [human] workers will then become technicians and engineers."
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Foxconn is the world's largest contract electronics maker and counts Apple, Microsoft and Sony as some of its clients. Many of its largest factories are in China, where the company employs 1.2 million people, but rising worker salaries are threatening to reduce company profits.
To offset labor costs and improve its manufacturing, Foxconn has already spent three years on developing robots, Gou said. These machines are specifically developed to assemble electronics such as mobile phones, but it will take some time for Foxconn to fully develop the technology, he added.
"It's a middle to long-term goal," Gou said. But already 20,000 robot arms and robotic tools are in use at the company's factories.
Robotics have long been used to manufacture cars and large electronics. But currently, human workers are still the best choice to put together small consumer gadgets, many of which contain complicated wiring and small sockets that are best handled with human hands, according to experts.
In addition, Foxconn's CEO said the company is prepared to expand its manufacturing in the U.S., but the move will depend on "economic factors." The company already has factories in Indianapolis and Houston, and employs thousands of workers in the country, according to Gou.
Last December, Foxconn customer Apple said it would manufacture one of its Mac lines in the U.S. by the end of next year. Soon after, Foxconn said it was considering growing its existing manufacturing base in the country.
The Taiwanese company is also exploring building factories in Indonesia, a country with significantly lower labor costs than the U.S. or China. One possible plan is for Foxconn to build electronics for the local market, which is home to 240 million people.
"Indonesia has great potential and its a great market for my company," Gou said. "Definitely we will put a lot of investment in Indonesia."
The company, however, is waiting for the nation's government to improve the regulations for its tech sector. Standards over electronics safety are so low that anyone can get away with selling shoddy mobile phones, said a Foxconn official in December.
"The direction is right, but we need to take time," Gou added. "We think in one or two years this will happen."


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Every week, Criticwire asks film critics a question and brings you the responses in The Criticwire Survey. We also ask each member of the poll to pick the best film currently playing in theaters. The most popular choices can be found at the bottom of this post. But first, this week's question:
Q: Next weekend is Memorial Day, the traditional start of "summer movie season." So this week I want to know: what is the perfect summer movie?
The critics' answers:
Michael J. Anderson, Tativille:
"Both as one of the cinema's supreme works of entertainment — not that it is not also one of its finest art-objects — and likewise as one of the medium's most evocative presentations of the stifling (non-air conditioned) summer heat, Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window' (1954). Of course, recognizing that most of the summer's greatest pleasures come from sources other than the Hollywood blockbuster (Hitch's August 1st release was the #5 box office hit for its year), I should add an honorable mention for the summer holiday cinema of Eric Rohmer, with 'Claire's Knee' (1970), 'Pauline at the Beach' (1983) and of course 'The Green Ray' or 'Summer' (1986), as it was inelegantly — though appropriately for this context — renamed for its U.S. release, all worthy selections."
Danny Bowes, Tor.com/Movies By Bowes:
"In light of the recent highway robbery at the Nebulas, it's time for a reminder of the genius and perfection that is 'Attack The Block.' It's tight, funny, scary, and by the end genuinely exhilarating and inspiring. Perhaps its ultimate destiny is to be a cult classic as opposed to a blockbuster (which it certainly wasn't), but I don't care. 'Attack The Block' is all-time classic level awesome. Trust. Allow it."
Katie Calautti, Huffington Post Entertainment/ScreenCrush:
"I know full well that this film isn't 'perfect' in any sense of the word (in fact, it hardly even skirts into 'awesomely bad' territory) — but I'm going to offer it up in the name of personal bias. When I think of 'summer movie,' the 1987 Dolph Lundgren flop 'Masters of the Universe' immediately comes to mind. Picture this: I was 6 years old, a total tomboy, and deeply obsessed with the He-Man cartoon and toy line (to this day, one of my saddest childhood moments was breaking my Castle Grayskull drawbridge door). If you can believe it, my parents were never big on going to the movies — they thought it was a waste of money. But when I caught wind of the film adaptation, I was relentless. My dad and I eventually reached an agreement that I'd help him with yard chores for a week to earn my ticket. And let me tell you: the experience was worth every toiling moment in the August heat. To this day, I can't smell fresh-cut grass or mulch without triggering the memory of my very first summer moviegoing experience. (Also, apologies to Frank Langella and Courteney Cox, but they'll never NOT be Skeletor and Julie Winston, respectively.)"
"To me, summer is a season of nostalgia, and nothing makes me more nostalgic than 'The Sandlot.' Every time I watch that movie, I'm transported back to my youth and just want play ball in the street with my friends until the sun sets. Unlike a lot of kids movies from the '90s, 'The Sandlot' is one that holds up well over time, and it never gets old. Also, Wendy Peffercorn is still a total babe."
"For me, the perfect summer movie is 'Jurassic Park.' It not only balances edge-of-your-seat adventure with great storytelling and welcoming moments of laughter, but it pushed the art of moviemaking forward with a level of special effects we hadn't witnessed previously. To me, that balance is what makes for a perfect summer movie. Solid storytelling that's fresh, yet familiar, and enough excitement to make us jump, laugh and clap as the credits begin to roll."
Kenji Fujishima, The House Next Door:
"My instinctual response to this question is to go with the summer action picture I still love the most: 'Die Hard.' (I suspect I won't be the only one picking it, but whatever.) Here's a film that has the requisite explosions, gunfights and scenes of hand-to-hand combat that one expects from a summer extravaganza. But 'Die Hard' does most of the rest of the shoot-'em-up pack one better by adding sharp characterizations, genuinely witty humor and real physical and emotional stakes to the mix. Even now, fans still remember the characters and dialogue in this film as fondly as they do its various inventive suspense and action set-pieces. How many can say the same thing about the recent superhero blockbusters that have increasingly polluted multiplexes during summer months? (It certainly helps that John McTiernan directs it all with a precision that's practically classical in the age of the shakycam.)"
Tim Grierson, Deadspin/Screen International:
"It's not a great film, but 'Independence Day' is to my mind the perfect summer flick, representing all that's right and wrong about that particular movie season. Roland Emmerich's 1996 film boasts a big, fun hook — aliens are going to destroy the planet — and executes it in such a way where there's a palpable thrill in watching your species get wiped out. There's no pathos, no resonance — the president's wife dies tragically but, really, nobody cares — and the movie's primary emotional response is, "Wow, look at how awesome event movies are!" To use the old critical cliche, for the film to work at all, you have to shut off your brain, but doing so definitely opens you up to the experience of its giddy, wonderful silliness. Plus, there's the significant pleasure of watching a young, cocky Will Smith become a bona fide action hero. With that confident grin and casual charm of his, he just swoops in and steals the movie, establishing himself as one of our most reliable summer stars over the next decade. 'Independence Day' has a lot of lame humor, weak plotting and melodramatic nonsense, but its rah-rah, us-versus-them spirit has set the tone for so many future blockbusters. And it's the first time going to a movie that I saw excited audience members knock around a beach ball inside the theater as if we were at a sporting event. In a way, I guess we kinda were."
Melissa Hanson, Melissa-Hanson.com:
"A perfect summer movie has lots of action that is 'bigger than life.' My favorite summer blockbuster? 'Independence Day,' no hesitation."
"You didn't specify 'blockbuster' here, so I'm going with 'Wet Hot American Summer.' It is *the* perfect summer movie. Summer camp and wacky comedy from the likes of Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, and David Wain (and miscellaneous 'State' alumni)? Yes, please. While it's not a commercial success, it offers the perfect setting for a summertime film by tugging at the ol' nostalgia strings with a story of trying to find love during the last day of camp. Underneath all that silly comedy beats an honest heart — how many of us haven't waited until the last day of school or the last day of summer camp to tell someone how we feel, knowing that if they reject us, at least we won't have to face them every day for several months or even a year? Okay, but really, it's probably the most hilarious movie ever made, and with the oft-sub-par track record of summer comedies amid big action titans, 'Wet Hot American Summer' proves that you can make a great summer comedy… about summertime."
"My ultimate summer movie is 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day.' 1991 was my summer between junior and senior years in high school and I spent it at Boston University at 'film camp.' Here's where I first got my hand on a Bolex 16mm camera (you cranked it!) and swallowed mass doses of the film snob canon: Kurosawa, Truffaut, Fellini, Bergman, early Scorsese, Altman, Frederick Wiseman, Errol Morris and, yes, 'Battleship Potemkin.' When I got home to my high school friends I was a million times more cultured than they — but I also hadn't seen 'Terminator 2.' I went into that 'T2' screening with my nose so ridiculously turned up at its populist taste that it's a wonder my friends didn't deck me. But I enjoyed it. Of course I enjoyed it — I had blood in my veins. During the tail end of the summer, right before school started, I ended up seeing it four times in the theater because I had a friend who worked there and could get us in for free, and also had friends who were old enough to drive. During this thin window of late August, early September, 'Terminator 2' was something of a symbol of the freedom I was about to taste as a high school senior, one who would babble on and on about the use of camera movement and cross-cutting in action films."
"Since summer is typically the season for action blockbusters, it's probably fitting that the first name that comes to mind is the director who gave us 'Jaws,' Steven Spielberg. That movie kept me out of the deep end of the pool until I was about 17, and Spielberg also gets credits for prompting my first masculine crisis, as I stifled tears watching 'E.T.' But my all-time favorite action-adventure film, and thus my #1 choice, has to be 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' Of course, in terms of pure summer heat, it doesn't get much better than Mookie, Tina and a bowl full of ice cubes. 'It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can… 'Do The Right Thing.''"
"'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' It plays beautifully indoors on a hot summer day, or outdoors at night on a portable screen after hot dogs and beer. You can take your mom or your kid brother or your date and not worry they'll be bored or restless or offended. Irresistible."
Chris Klimek, Washington Post/Washington City Paper:
"The phrase 'summer movies' to me has always meant action films. Opening night of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' remains my all-time most exciting summer event-movie experience, but that's too great a sci-fi picture to leave in the summer movie ghetto, so I'm going to pick 1995's infinitely less defensible but super-fun 'Die Hard With a Vengeance.' Yes, of course 1988's original is a better movie, but everything about this third installment, starting with that gleefully dumb title, is as magical as a bottomless tub of popcorn. After sitting out 'Die Hard 2,' which hasn't aged nearly as well, John McTiernan brought his gift for tension and clean, thrilling, easy-to-follow action sequences back to the franchise for this sprawling adventure set over the course of one very long, very hot day in New York City. The opening titles get through exactly one chorus of The Lovin' Spoonful's 'Summer in the City' before shit starts blowing up. Samuel L. Jackson steps into the franchise as Bruce Willis's best-ever foil, playing a pawn shop owner drawn reluctantly into the action via… you guessed it, a racially inflammatory sandwich board our hero, John McClane, is made to wear. Which makes this already one of the weirdest summer blockbusters ever and we're only halfway through the first act. There are lots of reasons to be wary of the next installment in the apparently immortal 'Die Hard' franchise, but the most dire sign is that it's scheduled for release Valentine's Day weekend instead of between May and July."
Peter Labuza, LabuzaMovies.com/PressPlay:
"Not sure it's the best, but every July 4th, I make it mandatory that my friends and I watch either 'Independence Day' or 'Armageddon.'"
Josh Larsen, LarsenOnFilm.com/Filmspotting:
"I have to go with 'Jaws,' even though it's often blamed for ushering in the mindless blockbuster summer movie season we now suffer through each year. Despite its questionable legacy, 'Jaws' was still what so many summer flicks are not: a great movie. Steven Spielberg just beginning to realize the extent of his powers; a patience for character development; scares we'll never quite be able to shake (yes, the movie says, there is something down there coming after your legs). Released in the summer and set in the summer, 'Jaws' is my clear choice."
"'Independence Day.' I was in college when that movie came out, and it's the first time I ever felt like part of some nationwide communal event. Stuff blowing up, America, Will Smith punching aliens in the face, WELCOME TO EARTH. I still smile just thinking about it."
Christy Lemire, Associated Press:
"Clearly the correct answer is 'Point Break.' It's got surf, sun and sand, action and adventure, plenty of partying and bad-ass adrenaline junkie activities like skydiving. Everyone's gorgeous — buff, shirtless guys and tanned, bikini-clad women. And it features that classic summertime activity: robbing banks while wearing masks of the U.S. presidents. It's just well-crafted, knowing escapism. Vaya con dios."
"'Independence Day.' Not the proper auteur answer but it's the first film I remember it literally taking a week to plan and see. I saw it in DC where the Uptown ran it 24 hours a day for the first three weeks. Every screening was packed; lines went up and down the block. It was amazing."
Joey Magidson, The Awards Circuit:
"The perfect summer movie falls into one of two categories for me. One is a bit on the rare side, and that's the big summer blockbuster that actually manages not to disappoint and has some ideas within it. Those have included 'The Dark Knight,' 'Jurassic Park,' and 'Back to the Future' (though obviously I didn't get to see that one until a bit later…), but as a general rule most years don't wind up having one of those, so I have to rely on the second category, which is smaller indie movies that work as welcome respites from explosions and alien invasions. Some of those have included 'Bellflower,' 'The Wackness,' 'Garden State,' and 'The Go-Getter,' though the perfect one for me was "(500) Days of Summer." It was everything that 'Battleship' is not, thankfully."
Mike McGranaghan, The Aisle Seat:
"Summer movies, of course, call to mind escapist fare. I like at least a little bit of substance in my escapism, so I'd have to look to the work of the man who has delivered more smart warm-weather entertainment than any other filmmaker ever: Steven Spielberg. As a child of the '80s, I'd absolutely go with one of his seminal films from that era. And what Spielberg picture delivers more heart, soul, emotion, and excitement than 'E.T. – The Extra-Terrestrial,' which I saw multiple times in the summer of 1982? (Ask me tomorrow and I might choose 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' though.)"
Tony Nunes, Dreaming Genius/Fangoria:
"If you're asking what the perfect summer 2012 movie is I'm going to say 'The Avengers.' In my 'Avengers' review I pretty much sum up (in my opinion) the criteria for the perfect summer movie: 'I should be able to laugh, grip my seat, and loudly cheer at the screen.' It might have started before the Memorial Day plunge but looking over the schedule of upcoming releases I don't see anything that will compare to 'The Avengers' — sure 'Prometheus' and 'The Dark Knight Rises' should be good, but I predict they'll be missing that laugh credential the perfect summer movie requires. As far as the perfect summer movie prior to 2012, I have to say that 'Independence Day' rocked my 13-year-old socks off and is to this day one that I laugh, cheer, and applaud while watching on a hot summer night."
"The perfect summer movie is thrilling, adventurous, romantic and overall fun. A movie that will be worth the price of admission, not only for your entertainment dollar but also gives you good reason to stay out of the miserable heat and spend two hours in a comfortable air-conditioned theater. With that in mind, I feel the perfect summer movie is 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' It fits all the qualities listed above plus it's super funny and exciting, and spawned many sequels. This is the mark of any successful summer movie. A very close second is 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World,' a movie that defined fun and exciting for me during the summer of 2010."
Sean O'Connell, Cinema Blend/Fandango:
"While I'm tempted to go with the ones that started the 'traditional' summer blockbuster season — 'Star Wars' or 'Jaws' — I have to concede that the perfect summer movie is 'Independence Day.' Roland Emmerich (yes, Roland Emmerich) took the time-tested formula of a summer movie — Stars! Effects! Humor! Epic Set Pieces! Bill Pullman! — and rolled them into a streamlined, crowd-pleasing blockbuster experience that hammered down on all four quadrants. Is it a perfect movie? Not at all. But its missteps are noticeably forgivable in the hot, hot heat of the summertime."
David Plummer, Windy City Live:
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"When I think of summer movies, I think big-budget blockbusters that blend plenty of action and plenty of heart without over-thinking it. So, I'd say 'Independence Day' is at the top of my list. It just never gets old. Massive alien attack, the entire world is at risk, but then it comes down to a cocky marine, a snarky scientist and a drunken pilot — all Americans, mind you — to save the day. Jaw-dropping scenes of destruction are bolstered by hordes of memorable characters/performances and Roland Emmerich's deft tension-building, then topped off with a finale that is unapologetically patriotic and celebratory. It's a recipe filmmakers are still trying to copy (looking at you, 'Battleship') to little avail. Its specifics may now feel a little dated, but this story of so many people putting aside their differences to fight for all humanity is still such a totally satisfying movie that I can't turn away from."
"The first summer blockbuster is still the best of its kind. Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' not only made me terrified of the water forever, but the director engineered a supremely entertaining horror film filled with iconic imagery, characters, dialogue, score, etc. It's a completely satisfying package in any season and one that changed the game forever."
"This is the answer I think everyone of my generation gives, but come on, it's 'Jurassic Park.' Not only is it this perfectly calibrated machine of entertainment and terror and visual spectacle, but it crosses that summer movie threshold of just completely saturating the culture. It's probably the first time I remember a movie just being everywhere, not only something my friends and family had seen but something referenced in commercials, by grown-ups, by everybody. The fact that it still holds up as a legitimately great movie only makes it a feat more difficult to repeat."
"I'm going with 'The Fifth Element,' which I saw at exactly the right age (11) with zero information about it, other than it involved Bruce Willis and had a cool poster. 'The Fifth Element' has pretty much everything: wildly overqualified actors chewing scenery (Gary Oldman), extremely costly production design (France's most expensive movie at the time, every penny onscreen), all manner of well-choreographed mayhem, gratuitous female nudity and Tommy 'Tiny' Lister as the president of the universe, which seems like the kind of future I'd want to live in. I watch it every few years, and it still holds up remarkably well as a fast, witty and overstuffed tribute to teenage notebook doodlings writ large."
"If we're talking about the perfect summer movie in terms of event pictures, then my choice is 'Terminator 2' — a film that's larger-than-life in terms of scale and star (Schwarzenegger), and was made with a skill and an inventiveness that too many like-minded efforts fail to even attempt."
Eric D. Snider, EricDSnider.com:
"I'd have to go with the original summer blockbuster, 'Jaws.' Not only is it set on the beach in July (who wants a summer blockbuster that takes place at Christmas?), it's exciting, funny, scary, quotable, and full of memorable moments and characters. The plot is easy to follow but not insultingly simple. Is there anything else a summer blockbuster should have? A giant shark, maybe? It has that too."
Chase Whale, Next Movie/Twitch Film/MovieWeb:
"The perfect summer movie for me is 'Terminator 2.' This was actually the first R-rated movie my sweet mother took me took see (thanks, mom!), which wound up having a heavy influence on my passion for the film industry. It's the greatest action movie of all time. But the perfect summer movie is 'Twister.' This is a movie with almost every genre in it — horror/crime (killer tornadoes!) comedy (Phil Seymour Hoffman's Dustin, the comedic relief!), drama (which woman does Bill Paxton really love!?), suspense (who will survive and what will be left of them!?), sci-fi ('That's no moon, that's a space station!'), and action (let's chase these mother f***ing tornadoes and figure out how to better understand them!). And it has robots (Dorothy!)."
Alan Zilberman, Brightest Young Things/Tiny Mix Tapes:
"The ultimate summer movie is 'Dazed and Confused.' Just the other day I was thinking about how full-time work now negates most of the excitement I used to feel when summer arrived. Now there are no summer jobs, no lazy days by the pool, and no endless nights where I'm just driving with my friends. Richard Linklater's second movie perfectly captures a teenager's excitement toward summer. There's the initial rush where you leave the school grounds without having to return for months. Once that feeling fades, a pleasant aimlessness follows. Because Linklater followed his newly-minted freshmen and seniors with empathy and warmth, their experiences are a vessel for us to relive hours. For better or worse, I can't help but think about summer with nostalgia, so 'Dazed and Confused' is the best reminder of what the season used to feel like. And I'm not talking about warmth or humidity."
"I'm wholly aware my own anticipation for 'Prometheus' may be clouding this, but when I think of this week's survey, I keep returning to 'Alien.' The seeming prerequisite of a summer movie is 'big,' and while I'd totally agree, I'd also add transporting; films that take the audience out of their element, with grand scope, thrills, new ideas and new worlds. 'Alien' is, of course, such a picture, working on a broadly appealing and purely visceral level, but infused with plenty of personality, and the truly bizarre as well. Plus, and possibly most importantly, 'Alien' remains a tremendous audience, big screen experience."
The Best Movie Currently In Theaters on May 21, 2012:
The Most Popular Response: "The Avengers"
Other Movies Receiving Multiple Votes: "Beyond the Black Rainbow," "The Cabin in the Woods," "Elena."


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I just bought a used SG 61 reissue but the prior owner at some point cut out a 14" mostly square piece of the interior pink case lining from the "Gibson" logo tan case - he said it was a long story and I believe him; something to do with an art project. Anybody know where I can pick up a piece of this fabric so I can glue it in? I'm not trying to re-line the whole case, just replace the missing piece.
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Need new fuzzy pink case lining material
Posted 24 September 2010 - 11:02 AM
TKL Case of Canada is the supplier for Gibson cases. They also have a representative (Dennis Reamy) and custom case unit in the US.
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Posted 24 September 2010 - 01:26 PM
Turns out Dennis is no longer at TKL but Laurie answered my email right away and said they'd take care of me. Thanks again.
Posted 01 November 2010 - 12:34 PM
The folks at TKL were great about this - they're sending me a piece of matching foam-backed fabric and all I have to do is pay a couple bucks postage. Really nice people to deal with.
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Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
Animalia | Chordata | Myxini | Myxiniformes | Myxinidae |
Scientific Name: | Eptatretus lakeside |
Species Authority: | Mincarone & McCosker, 2004 |
Red List Category & Criteria: | Data Deficient ver 3.1 |
Year Published: | 2011 |
Date Assessed: | 2009-11-10 |
Assessor(s): | Mincarone, M.M. |
Reviewer(s): | Polidoro, B., Knapp, L. & Carpenter, K.E. |
Justification: This species is known only from a single specimen recorded in the Galapagos Islands. More research is needed to determine this species' distribution, population, habitat, ecology and any major threats. It is listed as Data Deficient. |
Range Description: | This species is known only from the type locality off Cabo Douglas, NW Fernandina Island, Galápagos Archipelago (Mincarone and McCosker 2004). | ||
Countries occurrence: | Native: Ecuador (Galápagos) | ||
FAO Marine Fishing Areas: | Native: Pacific – southeast | ||
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Population: | This species is only known from the holotype, but is likely endemic to Galápagos Archipelago. | ||
Current Population Trend: | Unknown | ||
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Habitat and Ecology: | The only known specimen was collected from Cabo Douglas which is located along the NW corner of Fernandina Island and drops steeply into deep water (more than 1,000 m depth at a distance less that 2 km from shore). The bottom is nearly flat with a slight downward slope (<10°) and covered with fine gray sediment and occasional lava boulders (~0.5 m in diameter) in the vicinity of other large lava reefs. The temperature at depth (762 m) was 8°C and there was a current of ~0.3 knots at the moment of capture of the specimen (Mincarone and McCosker 2004). The size of 27.5 cm total length (TL) is that of an immature female. |
Systems: | Marine |
Major Threat(s): | There are no known direct threats to this species. |
Conservation Actions: | This species is found within the Galápagos Marine Reserve so it is potentially safeguarded through enforcement activities. More research is needed on the species' distribution, biology, population size, distribution and potential major threats. |
Citation: | Mincarone, M.M. 2011. Eptatretus lakeside. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T196028A8995158. . Downloaded on 25 March 2017. |
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Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
I liked the premise of it the first 2-3 years, thinking it was actually moving towards living up to its name. But once I saw that very little or NO progress was being made to get to that point, not enough hints except that yellow umbrella and something about a wedding and the class that Ted wandered into, all of which have pretty much fizzled, I stopped watching it because nothing else about it interested me. If I ever see an article or a post here that says they're going to show something about Ted meeting the mother, I'll watch again, but I bet I won't have missed anything for all the shows I haven't seen. Love NHP ... can't stand his one-note character, and the college dorm mentality of the cast who are all a little old for that by this time.
I love How I Met Your Mother and look forward to it. I'm also glad that New Girl and Last Man Standing were coming back, esp. Last Man. I don't think it has a lot of viewers but the writing is excellent and extremely witty. But that's just me.
Totally agree! The networks you mention are among my favorites though A&E isn't as good as it used to be. I would add AMC an TBS to the group. I also appreciate that most of the good shows on these cable networks are repeated several times during the week so that you can view them at a convenient time if dvr or on demands are not options.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
-- Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
I totally can't afford to get cable and am stuck with the networks. I watch cable once in awhile at my mom's house and find that for the most part I don't like any of the cable channels either that come in here. I miss A&E when it actually was arts and entertainment and TLC when it was actually about learning not just buying houses and dresses and flipping houses etc.
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PAM Welcomes Liza Elliott-Ramirez of Expecting Models
Last year we had the privilege of working with Liza Elliott-Ramirez, founder of Expecting Models, the premiere representing real professional models and actresses for the commercial and advertising world who happen to be pregnant. Liza produced an exquisite fashion show at the "kick off" event for Pregnancy Awareness Month™ 2010. We are proud to announce that Liza has agreed to be a part of our Advisory Team. Here's Liza:
"Our mission is to help professional models and actresses continue working throughout this paramount time in their lives. Expecting Models works with every maternity designer in the industry and is known as the "go to" for pregnant talent."
"As a former model, a wife and a mother of 2, I have experienced the life of being a pregnant model. I know exactly what my models go through. My experience with both pregnancies, 2 c-sections and motherhood have been bittersweet moments I wouldn't trade if I had to do it all again. Each and every day, I wake up longing to learn and share pregnancy related topics. My job is so effortless because I have a genuine passion for pregnant women and related topics. What a gift!"
"When I was invited to be on PAM Advisory Team, I was thrilled to pieces. My ideas are endless, my passion is enormous, and I'm certain together we can move mountains. I'm a team player and can't wait to roll up my sleeves and cease this opportunity to help woman shine. Amongst all of the powerful women on board, collectively we get to share our strengths, empowering women to walk away feeling well-rounded and educated in a variety of areas! All in one educational campaign!"
"Knowledge is power and you must give it away to keep it. "
"I'm looking forward to contributing to "Pregnancy Awareness Month™. It's a true honor and I feel privileged!"
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roclafamilia Helpful blog, bookmarked the website with hopes to read more!
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Shirley Gatton This weblog seems to get a good ammount of visitors. How do you promote it? It gives a nice individual spin on things. I guess having something real or substantial to talk about is the most important factor.
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Italian Garden Landscape (detail)1917Oil on canvasKunsthaus Zug / Foundation Kamm Collection, Switzerland
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What To Watch For: Pens vs. Senators
by Michelle Crechiolo / Pittsburgh PenguinsPENGUINS (21-15-4) vs. SENATORS (22-15-6)
WHEN: Jan. 10, 2012 - 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center
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The Ottawa Senators have been surging lately. They're unbeaten in their last six games (5-0-1), are 8-1-2 in their last 11 and have climbed into fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 50 points.
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Their latest come-from-behind victory was against Philadelphia on Sunday, where Ottawa scored four third-period goals to top the Flyers, 6-4. One of the game's heroes was talented young defenseman Erik Karlsson, who scored a goal, added an assist and finished with an impressive plus-5 rating in the victory.
It's the latest in a string of impressive performances for the 21-year-old, who is coming into his own as an elite defender as he leads all NHL blueliners with 41 points through 43 games and averages a team-high 25:33 minutes per game.
Karlsson was one of four Senators voted by fans into the starting lineup of the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, the others being forwards Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek. And all of those players are starting the new year off right, especially Alfredsson.
The 39-year-old captain has piled up three goals and six points in four games played this month – and looking at the bigger picture, he's got 17 points in his last 12 games. Meanwhile, Spezza is averaging just under a point per game while centering Michalek (who has a team-best 20 goals) and Colin Greening on the first line.
But while those players are all stepping up, it's Anderson who's perhaps been the biggest reason for his team's success – especially lately. Anderson was named the NHL's 'Third Star' for the past week after surviving a high volume of shots to post a 3-0-1 record, extending his overall run to 5-0-1 in his last six starts. The 30-year-old netminder, who's started 36 of the Senators' 43 games, leads all NHL goaltenders this season in shots faced (1,120) and saves (1,010).
SENATORS – JASON SPEZZA: The Penguins are surely hoping that Spezza doesn't repeat the performance he gave in the two teams' last meeting, where the centerman scored twice and added two assists in a 6-4 Senators victory on Dec. 16. Spezza has been Ottawa's most consistent producer this season, as he's got a team-leading 42 points (15G-27A) in 43 games played. His importance to this Senators squad cannot be understated, as he leads all Ottawa forwards in average ice time per game – both even strength (20 minutes) and on the power play (3:36 minutes). And finally, he's a beast in the faceoff dot, taking an NHL-leading 935 draws and ranking second with 510 wins.
PENGUINS – ERIC TANGRADI: The Penguins recalled Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, and they'll be looking for him to make an immediate impact. Tangradi, 22, is looking more comfortable than ever in his third season with WBS, leading the team with 14 goals and ranking second with 25 points in 30 games. The power forward played left wing on a line with Pascal Dupuis and Tyler Kennedy during Monday's practice and Tuesday's morning skate, and head coach Dan Bylsma said they'll be looking for Tangradi to wreak havoc in and around the opposing team's net.
Bylsma said that Brent Johnson will get the start Tuesday vs. Ottawa. He's 8-2-1 in his career vs. the Senators.
Chris Kunitz carries a four-game scoring streak against Ottawa into Tuesday's game. During his streak Kunitz has tallied seven points (2G-5A), including three points (2G-1A) in two games against the Senators this season. For his career, Kunitz is averaging better than a point per game against the Senators with 14 points (4G-10A) in 12 games.
In addition, Evgeni Malkin is another Penguin who historically plays well against the Senators. Malkin has scored 14 goals and 24 points in 22 career games. Entering Tuesday, Malkin has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight games against the Senators. He has nine goals during that stretch, including a hat trick on Dec. 23, 2009 at Mellon Arena.
The Penguins dodged a bullet on the injury front with forward James Neal. It was originally believed that Neal would be sidelined for "weeks, not days" with a broken foot suffered blocking a shot late in the third period on Jan. 7 against New Jersey.
But after further evaluation, it was determined the injury was actually a bone bruise and Neal, who partook in Tuesday's morning skate, will be able to play as pain permits. Get the full details on Neal's situation here.
They received more good news on the injury front when Craig Adams partook in Tuesday's morning skate after aggravating a previous injury on Sunday and sitting out Monday. He said "I felt good this morning, then felt good on the ice. So I don't see any reason why I can't play tonight."
However, defenseman Paul Martin did not skate Tuesday morning after missing Monday's practice due to illness. Although he's officially a game-time decision for tonight, the Penguins did recall defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton just after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
In addition, Bylsma announced Sunday that center Jordan Staal is out 4-6 weeks with a knee injury after he collided knee-on-knee with Rangers forward Mike Rupp Friday night. The silver lining is that Staal will not need surgery.
The Penguins recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday. The power forward currently leads WBS with 14 goals and ranks second with 25 points in 30 games. Also, Arron Asham will return Tuesday after missing two games with a lower-body injury he received Dec. 31 vs. New Jersey.
F Arron Asham, upper body
F Sidney Crosby, undisclosed
F Dustin Jeffrey, knee
D Kris Letang, broken nose and concussion
F Jordan Staal, knee
F James Neal, bone bruise
F Peter Regin, shoulder
F Jesse Winchester, concussion
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Iron Steam – Sci-Fi Adventure In Development
Iron Steam is a sci-fi adventure game in which you play as a robot (from 1st person view) in a quest to find the meaning of your existence.
The game is being made with the great FOSS Blender and will come in episodes.
This game is being made by Endi as a hobby project – and from the screenshots below it looks very professional.
The first episode will be released in the second half of 2011.
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The acquisition provides Abbott with a leading presence in the growing area of non-surgical treatment for structural heart disease. Evalve's minimally invasive catheter-based MitraClip® system is the first commercially available treatment option approved in Europe for non-surgical mitral valve repair for patients suffering from the effects of mitral regurgitation - a condition that prevents the heart's mitral valve from closing completely. The MitraClip system is an investigational device in the United States and is currently in clinical trials.
"Evalve's innovative valve repair technology gives us the potential to provide new treatment options for millions of patients with mitral regurgitation around the world," said Robert Hance, senior vice president, vascular, Abbott. "This acquisition complements Abbott's industry-leading pipeline and strong vascular devices portfolio, which currently holds leadership positions in drug eluting and bare metal stent segments."
Abbott acquired the remaining outstanding equity of Evalve that it did not already own for an upfront payment of $320 million, plus a $90 million payment if certain regulatory milestones are met.
The acquisition of Evalve is one of six strategic acquisitions initiated by Abbott in the past 12 months to bolster long-term growth across its broad base of businesses through diversification of product portfolios, addition of new technology and expansion into key global emerging markets.
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Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
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Some statements in this news release may be forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Abbott cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect Abbott's operations are discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," to our Annual Report on Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2008, and are incorporated by reference. Abbott undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments.


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Three new units unveiled
Friday, March 30, 2012THE veils were pulled from three vehicles at the Scotiabank-sponsored ADA Motor Show at the National Arena in St Andrew much to the delight of the patrons last Friday.
First off the mark was the 328i bimmer.
"The new BMW 328i consumes 11 per cent less fuel than its predecessor," said Duncan Stewart, general manager of Stewart Motors. "The sixth-generation of three series offers a new four-cylinder of 1,997 cc with a maximum output of 180 kW/245 horsepower. It weighs up to 40 kilogrammes lighter."
As standard, it comes with six-speed manual gearbox and optionally offers a new eight-speed automatic one. The new bimmer reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds — 0.3 seconds less than the previous model. Its CO2 emissions value is 147 grams per kilometres (-15 per cent).
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"We aim to please the lovers of sportmanship, elegance and comfort," he said.
The Spanish Town Road-based Kingston Industrial Garage (KIG) then took the bold step of introducing two new models — the Ford Focus and the Subaru XV.
Major Hugh Blake, general manager of KIG, said these vehicles are not only beautiful to look at but drive beautifully as well.
"They're ideal for the Jamaican roads," he said.
The Ford Focus comes with a 1.6-litre Ti-VCT or 2.0-litre Ti-VCT GDI I-4 engine. It has six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission with SelectShift manual control. The Focus has starter button and parking distance sensor. Price tag $3.1m.
The spacious and improved Subaru XV was next.
The XV has a 2.0-litre DOHC boxer engine, which has a maximum output of 110Kw (150PS)/6,200 revs per minute (rpm) and has a maximum torque of 196 Nm (20 kgfm)/4,200 rpm. The vehicle comes with a six-speed manual transmission or Lineartronic, AWD.
The new Subaru commands a price tag of $3.7m.
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Walter Debes found some money on Monday. So did William McGrogan and Joe Dawson.
None of them discovered tremendous sums, and the cash wasn't just lying around either. It was unclaimed property being held in the Pennsylvania Treasury. The money is theirs, and always was; they just didn't know it.
On Monday, state Rep. Ed Neilson (D-169th dist.) hosted what he called a "Treasury hunt" in his office at Red Lion and Academy roads to help constituents find out if Pennsylvania was holding their assets.
The commonwealth has custody of about $2 billion in unclaimed assets. Neilson said $11 million of it belongs to people who live in his Northeast Philly district. Those district sums range from about 50 cents to more than $97,000, he said.
The lawmaker learned recently that more than $64 of that dough was his. Not the biggest slice of his district's large pie, to be sure, but it's money that was resting in the state's coffers and is now in Neilson's wallet.
Even before his event, scheduled to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday, Neilson said he had found more than $54,000 for one constituent.
When Neilson took office after a special election this spring, he heard about the assets Pennsylvania holds. He asked the Treasury Department to sort through the names and addresses of people in his 169th District who had unclaimed property. That information was put on a CD, which he and his staffers used Monday, along with a state Web site, to reunite cash and constituents.
Neilson sent out 2,000 mailings to let folks know he would help them find their money during business hours this week. Debes, McGrogan and Dawson were among the 28 people who turned out Monday. That's when Dawson discovered he had an insurance company refund coming to him.
How did the state wind up with people's money in the first place?
The answer is: lots of ways.
Bank accounts, for instance.
The state considers a bank account unclaimed property if it hasn't been touched in any way for five years. Dormant accounts must, by law, be turned over to the state.
To avoid that, "you just have to do something that shows customer-generated activity," said Jack Stollsteimer, Treasury's director of unclaimed property. Interest posted doesn't count as a transaction, he added.
Although the law allows the commonwealth to use unclaimed assets, it's not really lost to its owners, Stollsteimer said in an interview earlier this year. The state wants people to get their assets, he said.
According to Rob McCord, the state's treasurer, Pennsylvania is holding dollars for 1 in 10 of its citizens.
Trouble is that most people simply don't know about Pennsylvania's unclaimed property, or escheat, laws or that they can easily search to see if any of their money is in state custody, Stollsteimer said.
It's easy to check. Just go to the Treasury Department's Web site, www.patreasury.gov, and click on Unclaimed Property on the top left. You'll be taken to a page to enter your name.
Kimberly Washington, coordinator of Northeast EPIC Stakeholders and president of the Frankford Parks Group, looked on the Treasury Web site and found the state had about $300 for her. It was the final paycheck from a job she had had while in college.
"It was very simple. I filled out a one-page application. A co-worker notarized it and I mailed it in," she said.
Washington received a confirmation letter a week later. "It took about two to three weeks for me to get the actual check," she said.
Last year, the commonwealth took in $200 million in unclaimed property, but it also returned $111 million. The average amount returned was $1,200, Stollsteimer said Monday at Neilson's office.
ldquo;In this economy, a thousand or even two hundred dollars can make a difference in someone's life," Stollsteimer said.
State law requires financial institutions to turn over money from dormant accounts, said Brian Schmitt, chief financial officer of the American Heritage Federal Credit Union.
Stollsteimer said there are a couple options. A bank or credit union can give the person his or her money directly and then reclaim it from the state, or the person may get it from the state.
Unclaimed assets are put into the state's general fund, but can be reclaimed at any time. The state feels it is more trustworthy, Schmitt said earlier this year, and it's a plus for taxpayers, he added.
"The state gets the benefit of holding the money," Stollsteimer said. "But the state is in a better position to find the owners."
The unclaimed property law doesn't just apply to bank accounts, Schmitt said. Contents of safety-deposit boxes are turned over to the state after five years of inactivity, too. Cash set aside to pay money orders goes to the state in seven years. Money for travelers checks, in 15 years.
"What the representative is doing is extraordinarily helpful in our outreach efforts," he said.
And besides, there are no fees involved in collecting what's yours. Although there are some private individuals who solicit finder's fees, state law prohibits a charge higher than 15 percent, Neilson and Stollsteimer said.
Neilson said he and his staffers upped the total of assets they had found to more than $97.000 by late Tuesday morning.
Large as that amount is, the lion's share of the $11 million Neilson believes belongs to individuals and businesses in his district still is held by the Treasury Department.
"I just don't think people understand how many have unclaimed property," Stollsteimer said. "Ignorance is the biggest issue to overcome." ••
Found money …
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania maintains a data bank of the names of people whose assets it is holding. Visit www.patreasury.gov and click on unclaimed property.
Or call 1-800-222-2046.
Widen your search to other states and Canadian provinces at www.missingmoney.com
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NH teen filmmakers challenged to "Spark a Reaction" for public libraries
The Young Adult Librarians of New Hampshire announces the 2014 Teen Video Challenge, part of a national competition that asks teens to create 30- to 90-second public service announcements that promote reading and using public libraries.
Using the Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2014 national slogan for teens, "Spark a Reaction," teens are asked incorporate themes from science – including astronomy, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics and other scientific fields and topics – into their videos. Entries must be designed for use at any library and appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages.
Videos will be judged on creativity, message clarity and relevance, motivation and inspiration, and overall impact. Participants must be 13–18 years old and legal residents of New Hampshire. They may work on their own or as a team. Deadline to enter is February 14, 2014.
New Hampshire's top entry will be awarded $275, with the winner's public library receiving $125. Each participating state's winning video will join other state winners as official national Collaborative Summer Library Program 2014 Teen Video champions and will be used to promote summer reading across the United States.
For more information about New Hampshire's "Spark a Reaction" 2014 Teen Video Challenge, visit yals.nhlibrarians.org. For more information about the national competition, visit cslpreads.org/challenge-overview.html.


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Our smallest accipiter, the "sharpie" is a jay-size hawk that frequents backyard bird feeders in winter, bursting from nearby bushes to snatch a small bird off a branch. Although some homeowners vilify them, sharpies serve a needed function of keeping wild bird populations healthy and wary. Sexes look alike, females are larger than males, adults differ from immatures. Polytypic (10 ssp.; 3 in North America). Length 10–14"(25–36 cm); wingspan 20–28" (51–71 cm).
Identification A small, round-winged, long-tailed hawk of woods, edges, and mixed habitat. The tip of the tail appears square, bands are wide and straight. The head is rounded, with a distinct "notch" in the profile from crown to beak. The eye appears more centered in head. Adult: blue-gray crown and nape are same color as the back, creating a "hooded" effect against the buffy cheeks. The eyes are red-orange (females) to deep red (males). Underparts are barred rufous; undertail is white. Juvenile: brown back feathers have rufous tips, white spots on wing coverts. Eye color is pale yellow. White undersides are streaked to belly with blurry brown lines. Flight: quick, choppy wingbeats interspersed with short glides. Almost no "flex" to the wing. When gliding or soaring, wings are held forward with wrists bent, the head barely projecting in front of the wings.
Geographic Variation The subspecies velox is common throughout most of North America; perobscurus, found on the islands of British Columbia, is darker and more heavily barred; suttoni of Mexico, into Arizona and New Mexico, is lighter, with fainter barring.
Similar Species The Cooper's hawk is noticeably larger, although small males in western populations approach large female sharpies in length, but have a longer, rounded tail and flatter head. An adult Cooper's has a dark cap, not hooded as in sharpie.
Voice A high, chattering kew-kew-kew is heard around the nest, otherwise it is mostly silent.
Status and Distribution Widespread in northern and western forests. Breeding: prefers coniferous and mixed forests, makes a small stick nest usually high and close to the trunk. Migration: the commonest accipiter seen at hawk-watches; adult birds prefer to follow mountain ridges, while many juveniles end up following the East Coast. Juveniles migrate first, followed by adults. Winter: throughout much of North America and into Mexico.
Population Never abundant, but steady.
—From the National Geographic book Complete Birds of North America, 2006
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