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Marcus Doidge steps out into The Mist with a rope tied around his waist...
After a destructive thunderstorm, artist David Drayton (Thomas Jane) heads into town for supplies with his son, Billy (Nathan Gamble), and narky neighbour Brent Norton (Andre Braugher).
Making a stop at the busy local grocery store, David and the rest of the shoppers are shocked by the appearance of Dan Miller (Jeffrey DeMunn) running into the store with a bloody nose warning of something dangerous in the mist. This is soon followed by a wall of mist rolling over the parking lot and enveloping the store.
With visibility reduced to near-zero outside the store's all-glass front and differing reactions to just how dangerous mist can be, the characters in the store soon begin to clash, made all the worse when David witnesses the death of bag-boy Norm (Chris Owen, the Sherminator) at the hands (or is that tentacles) of what really resides within the mist and tries to convince the rest of the store that venturing outside is probably the worst idea they could ever have.
The Mist is another Frank Darabont masterpiece as far as I'm concerned. I know that's a hell of a way to begin this review, but it's one of those movies that deserves that sort of out in the open reaction. It immediately grabs your attention and for me, has got better on repeat viewings. Darabont has an uncanny knack at making movies that feel nothing like anything else in the current climate. The Shawshank Redemption is one of those movies that will be forever referred to as a genuine classic (no mean feat) and to a lesser degree I'd imagine that The Green Mile will be regarded in much the same reverence in many circles. The Majestic didn't get the praise it deserved and was woefully under-loved, but I for one adore its sense of nostalgia and heart and whilst I can see why it wasn't well received, it's still a master filmmaker at work. So, as you can see I'm a Darabont fan (and that's without going into his other credits).
I'll talk about the alternative version of The Mist included on this release later in the review, but the first version and the version that hit the big screens is the colour version and this is a genre piece at its finest. Sharing much in common with the paranoia movies of the 1970s as well as taking huge chunks from the B-movie era, The Mist has that old school thriller feel with a nice teaspoon of genuine horror for good measure. Darabont plays his characters off of one another with grace and never takes any character into the realms of un-believability, despite some of the sheer sci-fi craziness going on around them. He delivers each of the many characters' attitudes with equal conviction and despite there being a developing group that you naturally side with, you really have the opportunity to understand and believe the choices of those around them (even the mental ones).
At the front of all this and taking the Jack Shephard from Lost role in leading a small group through a bizarre situation, is Tom Jane. Despite having very little in the way of truly great film roles behind him, I have to say that I really enjoy all of Jane's work (except the Mutant Chronicles, but we can ignore that one for now). He's just a great leading man, especially in this everyman role. It only takes about two lines of dialogue before you are completely on his side and because of this, the character really is the key that takes you into this bizarre turn of events—and what a bizarre set of events these are.
I don't really see the point in hiding the 'what's in the mist' question because the trailers and build up to the movie's release did very little to keep that a secret. There are bugs, and beasties and flying nasties and… maybe I'll leave a few things a secret. Let's just say none of them are very nice and they are very well realised in a modern B-movie sort of a way. They are both realistic and at the same time, not. Though not in a CGI respect, which for the most part is great. It's more that they feel very real without losing that B-movie magic of being a movie design. They're not quite the scientific elegance that the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park were, they are more The Creature from the Black Lagoon—a proper movie monster and it's a joy.
The Mist manages to suck you into both the fear of what's outside and the brewing turmoil of what's happening inside. Darabont manages to get across just how heated the tension is getting by having characters switch sides between trying to survive and looking for someone else to give them the answers. Tom Jane's, David is our hero trying to survive and the lady dishing out her religious answers to this situation is Marcia Gay Harden's Mrs. Carmody, who is quite frankly one of the best 'love to hate' villains that I've seen in quite some time This character will make your blood boil (unless of course you agree with her point of view). She is every bit as scary as the beasties in the mist. As her character's influence grows the more you feel uneasy being around her and feel the best option is probably to deal with whatever's outside, over risking staying in the store any longer. It's effective, well played out stuff and has many a memorable moment to make this about the characters rather than just the monsters, which most modern horrors tend to forget.
The look and feel of what Frank Darabont has managed to produce on a very limited production is astonishing. The Mist is a movie that does everything right in whatever area it tackles, from character to horror, through gore into tension and spectacle and the ending is well… sublime in its bravery. I won't even go near spoiling this for anyone, even though I feel it would be equally as effective if you did know before you saw it for the first time. What I will say is that this is one movie that more than deserves the hype surrounding its closing scenes and more movies should have the sheer amount of balls on display here.
I'll say up front that when The Mist wants to be grainy, it really is grainy but the key word in that sentence is wants. Darabont is quite outspoken about his style of filmmaking and this movie is very much a seventies affair, so quite obviously a stylistic choice rather than an issue.
The transfer here is a great one. The colours feel enhanced against the coolness of the mist and everything has a nice level of detail, especially the background and set dressing of the grocery store. Blacks are very dark and effective and for the most part the CGI effects don't stick out too much from the film around them, though it can be said they are a little jarring on first sight as an obvious digital effect.
The Mist does what Horror does best. It makes you feel uncomfortable in silence then frightens the hell out of you when it needs to. In its quiet moments, The Mist has clear dialogue and has a great use of natural sound effects. In its loud moments it punches home the fear elements. The loud screeches of the mist critters sweep around the surround nicely, the subtle music tracks fill the room and the entire sound mix uses surrounds with great effect. I didn't feel that the bass was used that much, outside of thuds on the grocery front but saying that, I would probably go with the argument that The Mist has wisely gone for a more subtle approach rather than the over-use of BOOM BOOM BOOM, that a lot of modern horror knows will incite an immediate reaction.
Considering this did close to nothing cinematically, this could have been a barebones release. Thankfully it comes stacked with more goodness than a bowl of shreddies.
On disc one, there's a commentary with Frank Darabont that is a joy to listen to. It's packed full of extensions to the stories you hear in the rest of the features and it really sounded like the man genuinely enjoyed the experiences he had making this film.
The main making of is 'When Darkness Came' (37.27). Darabont's enthusiasm is infectious and you really pick up on this in all these features. The limitations in the production and the rules laid out by the studio in order to let him make the film are almost seen as a challenge to him and it's impressive that he never seems to lose his head and manages to bring new ideas to the table mid-shoot. There are honest accounts on casting which I always find interesting, especially when it feels this genuine and pretty much everyone gets their say. It's a great making of.
Then there's 'A Conversation with Stephen King and Frank Darabont' (12:17) which is brilliant. It may very well be a series of patting each other on the back but it's done with genuine affection and respect and to see these two geniuses shooting the shit about how they met and how well they work together is just a blast.
Moving onto the short featurettes, we get 'Taming the Beast'(12:10) which is the challenges of making of Scene 35. This is the scene where all hell breaks loose and the beasties make their way into the grocery store. This featurette shows just how quickly decisions had to be made to make the scene work and how much can change on set. This is real insightful stuff.
'Monsters Among Us' (12:44) is a look at the creatures model work and complimenting that is 'The Horror of it all' (16:02) which looks at the visual FX. Both of these featurettes highlight just how much work went into getting the style right and how much both areas collaborated to get the look Darabont was after, without compromising the hand-held style camera-work.
Then, as a total surprise to me (I guess I missed it on the press releases) is 'Drew Struzan: an Appreciation of an Artist' (7:31) which is probably the extra feature that put the biggest smile on my face all year. To have a nice focused look at Struzan's work and a short but sweet discussion about how much of a giant he is when it comes to movie posters, is the stuff extra features were made for. This is a fantastic inclusion and almost worth the price of the purchase alone.
As side orders on disc one, there are four webisodes (10:13) eight deleted scenes (14:47) and three trailers (7:16).
Onto the great disc two. Included here and deemed the best way of seeing the movie, as per the Introduction by Mr Darabont (3:16) is The Mist in black and white. Now, I was always going to get this movie anyway, but when it was announced early on that this version would be included, it made the wait feel even longer. The black and white version is everything I'd hoped for and more. Rather than just making it feel like an old school B-movie, which was ace, it manages to makes The Mist feel timeless. The mood really is completely different and somehow if feels like there's more focus on the performances even though there are no changes beyond the lack of colour. The monsters work so much better in this black and white world and the use of dark and light just make the movie look absolutely amazing. As you can probably tell from my gushing, I liked this version a lot and could bang on about its genius for much longer but I'll leave it by saying that the fact that what seems such a minor difference could make this almost feel as this is two different movies is something to behold.
The Mist was one of the first movies I withheld a DVD purchase for, awaiting an inevitable Blu-ray release and thankfully the decision paid off because not only is this a region free release but it comes with all of the trimmings from the two disc DVD edition—phew!
I don't know if everyone will respond to the movie quite as positively as I have, mainly due to the lacklustre reception it had on cinematic release and the general feeling that people may not necessarily want to see this style of horror movie. I for one feel that this is yet another beautifully crafted Frank Darabont movie that more than deserves to have another Shawshank-esq growth on home release.
Anyone that does buy it, needs to make a black and white viewing an absolute necessity because however great this movie is in colour, and it really is great, the black and white version takes it even further and secures its place as one of the best movies of the year.
*Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray release. Thanks to Jacob for taking some damn fine screen caps.
Review by Marcus Doidge
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Disc Details
Release Date: 16th September 2008
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: No
Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 Englsih, Dolby Digital 5.1 French
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Extras: Commentary, Making of, Featurettes, Conversation with Frank Darabont and Stephen King, Trailers, Webisodes, Deleted/Extedned Scenes, The Mist: Black and White Version with Introduction
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Frank Darabont
Cast: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi and Thriller
Length: 125 minutes
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ST. MARYS — City officials are awaiting a proposal from a solar energy firm on the feasibility of adding a facility in St. Marys.
Safety-Service Director Tom Hitchcock revealed during Monday night's city council meeting that officials from SolarVision, LLC are working on a proposal that would determine the feasibility of locating a facility in the city. The firm last month broke ground on a 5-megawatt project in the city of Celina that is expected to supply up to 8 percent of the city's power. The firm also has a 3-megawatt contract with the city of Wapakoneta. Hitchcock released the details after resident Kumar Sivagnanam inquired as to if the city had explored a similar option.
"They approached us," Hitchcock said. "They start with the county seats — Celina, Wapak and Van Wert because they are all county seats. That was their strategy in approaching counties. They approached us afterwards and we are waiting on a proposal from them."
Hitchcock told The Evening Leader the meeting included an overview of what the firm could do.
"They came in and met with us and told us what they are doing," Hitchcock said after the meeting. "We've only had one meeting with them and haven't seen anything back from them."
Hitchcock said he would like to see costs associated with the project, land prices and other details that he can bring to councilors.
"They didn't really get specific with anything," Hitchcock said. "When we get the proposal we'll definitely bring it to council like we do every energy thing and we can go from there with discussion on it."
Councilor-at-large Jim Harris announced plans to dedicate a historical walking trail on a tract of land the city purchased a few years ago. The land is near what is believed to be the initial site of St. Marys. The trail, located behind the bowling alley, was an improvement project the featured cooperation among the city, the St. Marys Rotary Club and Ryan Wendel — who helped as part of an Eagle Scout project.
"The work is done," Harris said.
The trail will be dedicated at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Various officials will be on hand to answer any questions regarding the project.
Hitchcock also commented on the impending arrival of a Tractor Supply Company store in the St. Marys Square.
"We are very excited TSC is coming to St. Marys," Hitchcock said. "We've worked a long time with them to get them here."
In other business, councilors:
• Approved the third and final reading of a resolution regarding the 2012 budget. The measure passed 5 to 1, with Councilor-at-large Pat McGowan casting the dissenting vote. Previously in the meeting, McGowan called into question the document because it lacked specifics.
• Approved the second reading of an ordinance regarding the inclusion of certain ordinances as part of the codified ordinances.
• Approved the second reading of an emergency ordinance regarding the collection of unpaid taxes.
• Approved the first reading of an emergency ordinance appropriating $12,570 for a police van as part of an insurance settlement. The van was struck by another vehicle during a traffic stop and was totaled.
• Approved a resolution of sympathy for the family of James D. Davis. Davis served as council president from 1978 to 1979 and served on council from 1974 to 1977. He also was a teacher and served as a representative in the Ohio House from the 81st district from 1985 to 1994.
"Jim did a lot for this community," Council President Dan Hoelscher said.
The next meeting of the St. Marys City Council is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the city building located along East Spring Street.

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Litter Size:4 - 8 puppies, average 6 puppies
Group:Herding, AKC Herding, Working
Recognized By:CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Color:Black/White, Grey/White, Grey, White markings, Black markings
Hair Length:Long
Shedding:Heavy Shed
Male Height:22-24 inches (56-61 cm.)
Male Weight:65 pounds (29 kg.)
Female Height:20-22 inches (51 cm.)
Female Weight:60 pounds (27 kg.), although some can grow to over 100 pounds (45 kg)
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The Old English Sheepdog is a large and well-proportioned dog, and has become a legendary dog in England and Europe. Its body is naturally stocky, well-balanced, and muscular and the unusual topline on this dog is an important breed characteristic. The chest is broad and the brisket is deep. The forelegs are straight, and the dog has small round feet that point directly forward. The dog has a well-defined stop, and the small ears lie flat. Overall, its appearance often looks disheveled and unkempt; however, with proper grooming and care this dog can look clean and well-defined naturally.The nose of the Old English Sheepdog is large and black, and the teeth may not meet in a level position. This dog is often born without a tail, or the tail may be amputated. The dog has a long double coat and soft downy undercoat; this helps to insulate the dog, and it has survived many harsh conditions. The most common colors are blue, gray, or blue gray and it is often associated with white markings. White is sometimes the predominate color, and the breed has a rolling, almost bear-like gait. It is known for its distinctive loud-ringing bark, and the sound also has a low pitch that may be picked up by other animals and even prey.The Old English Sheepdog is trustworthy, sincere, and lovable; it is naturally affectionate and has an even temper. Training the sheepdog is not diffiuclt, and these dogs learn well with direct training and will work with their masters. The sheepdog is a friendly part of the family, and enjoys working. It's not uncommon to find this dog working side by side with its owner, and it is especially loyal, mature, and fun-loving.
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The Old English Sheepdog has a strong work ethic and naturally stays busy. They are energetic both indoors and out, and although they welcome attention, they also fare well by spending time on their own and staying busy with activitieis. The breed has historically been recognized as fierce, untrustworthy, and undependable. However, they are naturally gentle and loving, and have proven to be wonderful family members and pets.The dogs have a strong herding insticnt and may even attempt to herd family members nad young children. It is important to train them to respect other people in the household, and this must be done at an early age to avoid missing the prime learning opportunities. The Old English Sheepdog tends to stay close to home, and will rarely venture off on their own. These dogs are strong-willed and will overpower their masters and owners if they are not managed appropriately. These dogs take instructions very well, and will anticipate commands at times. They are independent and can become gruff; it is important that they are given formal instructions and they can become quite submissive with the right approach.Motivation works well for the Old English Sheepdog, and they will enjoy consistent attention and formal training. The bark of the Old English Sheepdog is quite unique, and has similar sounds to a cracked bell. The breed continues to be a "young" type with plenty of energy and a high affinity for learning. These dogs make wonderful family companions and love children. They are naturally intelligent and understanding, and will follow direction when they understand the lines of respect from their master. They are bubbly and playful by nature, and are especially intuitive.
The Old English Sheepdog is a naturally healthy and hardy breed, and fares well with an ample amount of Exercise and fresh air. Still, the dog is prone to some special medical conditions including:Hip Dysplasia: Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) can cause mild to severe lameness.Cataracts: problems with the eyes and visionIMHA: Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. Epilepsy: a neurological seizure disorder. There is no test for this.
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The Old English Sheepdog is naturally intelligent and will enjoy ongoing training and growth. They learn quickly and they will get along well with most owners an trainers. Since they do have natural herding instincts, they have a natural drive to work and take on new tasks. They are also very strong-willed and stubborn, so it is best to teach them positive habits at a very young age. Trying a variety of training methods works best for them since they can become quite grounded in routines.Motivational training is a good idea for these dogs, and they will continue to stay interested, alert, and attentive. The dogs are good at managing challenges and overcoming difficult tasks; they are also helpful and will fare well with working with their owners. These dogs enjoy learning new tricks and skills, and will develop their personality very quickly.These dogs are sensitive and will respond to correction and harsh tones. It is important to be firm and confident with them, but they will listen to their masters and owners, especially when they have learned boundaries and lines of respect. It's important to remember that these dogs are even tempered and very faithful; they have a tendency to develop a strong bond with their owners and will fare well with ongoing encouragement, nurturing, and attention. Overcoming training difficulties may take time and patience, but the reward is a very affectionate and well-behaved dog.
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LocationWorld of Coca-Cola, Atlanta, GA
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In this interactive touchscreen experience, visitors peer through a magic window into the nine homes of Coca-Cola and have to decide for themselves what's truth and what's fiction.
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Press & AwardsCommunication Arts Interactive Competition, Communication Arts, Winner, Award of Excellence: Environmental, April 2013Your Best Work: Design Awards & Competition, HOW, Winner, March 2013Brand Spaces: Branded Architecture and the Future of Retail Design, Sven Ehmann & Sofia Borges, January 2013Event Design Awards, Event Design Magazine, Winner, Best Use of Interior Media/AV, October 2012"Keeping an Exhibit About the World's Best Kept Secret a Secret," Coca-Cola Unbottled, September 2012
For more than a year, a select team of employees understood that communications and activities regarding Project Guaranty needed to be handled as very confidential. Through some truly remarkable efforts on the part of the team, Project Guaranty remained confidential until the day of the Company's official announcement of the new exhibit."Exhibit Feature: The Coca-Cola Company - Vault of the Secret Formula exhibit," Communication Arts, July 2012
After stepping through a huge vault door, visitors learn about the most closely guarded trade secret in history through an immersive multimedia experience that celebrates the rich history, mythology and intrigue surrounding its formula."The World of Coca-Cola with Kinect," Next at Microsoft, Steve Clayton June 2012
The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta is laden with Kinect sensors that create an immersive, interactive experience for visitors - thanks to Portland's Second Story.2012 MUSE Awards, American Association of Museums, BRONZE: Multimedia Installations, April 2012
Over 130 judges – museum and media professionals from across the world – were involved in the process of selecting the winners. Winning entries were expected to demonstrate outstanding achievement in nine areas including content, interface, design, innovation and appeal."Discover Coca-Cola's Secret Formula At This Interactive Exhibit By Second Story," Entertainment Designer, Brendan Brehm, March 28, 2012
Much more than just a heavy-duty vault to stare at, the Vault of the Secret Formula exhibit is an interactive exploration of one of the most notorious trade secrets in the world… This is not the first time that we've featured the interactive handiwork of Second Story here on entertainmentdesigner.com; in previous articles we've taken a look at exhibits they designed for the Museum at Bethel Woods and the Adler Planetarium. With their latest project for Coca-Cola, they've come up with even more ways to embed interactive technology in a museum experience."Second Story: Vault of the Secret Coca-Cola Formula ," Design Boom, March 25, 2012
The Vault of the Secret Formula experience presents the history behind Coca Cola's secret formula."Coke Secret Formula Gets 1st New Home Since 1925," Associated Press, YouTube Video, December 2011"Coke hides its secret formula in plain sight in World of Coca-Cola move," Atlanta Business News, Leon Stafford, December 2011
Jacquie Wansley, a spokeswoman for the World of Coke, said the exhibit is more interactive than the rest of the facility, with an emphasis on putting visitors in the mystery of the formula... '[This] is not about collectibles archived behind glass,' she said. 'There is very little of that. This is experiencing Coca-Cola in a new way.'
Part of SapientRazorfish /© 2018 Second Story, Inc.
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- David Waingarten
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- Jen Guibord
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- Thomas Wester
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- Scott Smith
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- Jinu Yang
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- Lead Integration Engineer
- Matt Arnold
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- Kate Wolf, Alyssa Glass
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- Sam Jeibmann
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- Donna Lawrence Productions
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Sugar, A Sweet Deception
Sugar is a sweet deception. Why? Many people don't even know they're addicted to it! Here are a few signs that you may have a sugar addiction:
● You feel irritable, dizzy, or shaky if you haven't had sugar in a while.
● You crave sugary foods, even when you're not hungry.
● You feel tired or sluggish after you eat sugary foods.
● Your reach for sugary foods to satisfy emotional need.
So how can you kick the habit and say "sayonara" to sugar for good?
'Sayonara' Sugar
A sugar addiction, like any other kind of addiction is best overcome slowly, weaning yourself off a little at a time. Quitting cold-turkey can be intense – you may feel irritable, tired, and even experience flu-like symptoms. Here are a few suggestions to make the transition easier:
● Substitute no-calorie herbal stevia for sugar in your food and drink.
● Use one less teaspoon of sugar in your coffee each week until you don't use any at all.
● Mix juice in carbonated water as a substitute for soda.
● Keep fruit on-hand. Get your taste buds more acquainted with the natural sugars in fruits so you crave unhealthy sugars less.
● Try flavored seltzer water instead of soda.
● Use raw honey. Honey is the only natural sweetener that has other health benefits.
Weaning yourself off of sugar can be difficult – but the battle can be won! Don't overwhelm yourself with lofty goals. Once you've mastered one of these suggestions move on to the next. You may be surprised that living without sugar is easier than you think!
Could you use a few more suggestions to kick the sugar habit, get more energy, and maintain a healthy weight? A cleanse may be just what you need. As a certified clinical nutritionist I've set out to answer the most common questions I hear from people about cleansing, helping you decide if a cleanse is right for you. Download it here: http://bit.ly/1oHfKGQ
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As an anti-aging specialist, Tony often helps people dealing with complex or "vague" illnesses when traditional providers are at a loss. His website http://atlasdrugandnutrition.com, also provides practical help for people struggling with weight gain, hormone imbalance, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Request a free consultation today. Have a question you'd like to see addressed here? Tell Tony via the contact page on our site.


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Halloran, L. (2007) A Nurse's Guide to Presenting and Publishing: Dare to Share, Jones & Bartlett publisher. Chapter in K. Heinrich (Ed.)
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Castro, C., King A.C., Housemann, R., Bacak, S.J., McMullen, K.M., & Brownson, R.C. (2007) Rural family caregivers and health behaviors: Results from an Epidemiologic Survey. Journal of Health and Aging, 19 (1): 87-105.69-78.
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Gretchen Joan Furrow, infant - May 06, 2014Gretchen Joan Furrow, infant daughter of Craig and Nichole Furrow of Gothenburg, was born and died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital due to the birth defect Anencephaly.
Services will take place at the American Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be conducted at the Gothenburg Cemetery Babyland at Gothenburg.
Furrow was very active at night and loved her 3 a.m. visits with mom as well as listening to music, hearing the cat purr and listening to Disney Princess stories, according to family members. She also liked to go places with her mom and take naps.
After she was born, she loved hugs and kisses, she was very vocal and ticklish, said family.
She was preceded in death by: her grandfather, Tom Hagan; great-grandmother, Bev Hagan; great-grandfathers—Virgil Furrow and Bob Gruber; great uncle, Ivan Bridges.
Survivors include: her parents, Craig and Nichole Furrow of Gothenburg; her brother, Gabriel Hagan of Gothenburg; grandparents—Spencer and Dona Knauss, Rodney and Pam Gage, Gene and Nellie Furrow and Amber Hagan; great-grandparents—Hazel Furrow, Arlena Nicholson, Judy Gruber and Rodger and Patty Fenstermacher; aunts—Cari (Henry Cook) Furrow, Ashley (Chance Williams) Furrow, Kayla (Shadoe Studnicka) Furrow, Carrick Fenstermacher, Kaycia Hagan, Belle Hagan, Misty Gage and Jessica Gage; an uncle, Clinton Furrow; great aunt and uncles—Pam and Shane Harlin, Mike and Shannon Dickman, Jerome Gage and Bernice Chin, Dave and Joda Schroeder, David and Crista Lee, Kenny and Natalie Furrow, Brett and Charleen Wolf, Andy and Amy Jensen; great aunts—Tina Bridges, Barb Ehrlich and Kathy McMurtry; great uncles—Todd Bridges and Donny (Austin) Furrow; great-great-grandparents, Kenneth and Ruth Gage, Lloyd and Cleao Connell and Violet Bissell; cousin, Ivan Roberts
Memorials are suggested to the family.
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December 30th, 2015
I ran across Craig Mod's post on Medium and shook my head at how off the mark it was. I had moved on from it as just another "slow news day" type of article and was content to let its ridiculous premise slip beneath the waves of inane content. Until I read Dr. Drang…
As usual, Dr. Drang nails it:
But would you really want to go back to the slower Touch ID? How often, when you unlock your phone, do you want to use one of the lockscreen affordances? And how does the time you lose in those cases compare to the time you gain in all those cases when you don't want to use the lockscreen?
I don't know where this footnote went in his original post but I laughed when I read it in my newsreader:
As I've said before, they call it Medium because it's neither rare nor well done
Well said.
October 15th, 2015
There have been a lot of changes to my iOS home screen over the last year. I switched from my iPhone 6 back to my iPhone 5S after I discovered how much I hated the side power button and inconvenient size of the iPhone 6. A few weeks before the iPhone 6S was released, I decided to go back to the iPhone 6 and get used to the size and see if my opinions changed. The short story is that they hadn't. The side power button, while understandably within easy reach of the thumb, more often than not also lowers or raises the volume on the other side of the phone. It is an aggravation but one I had resigned to live with as they wouldn't be changing it any time soon.
The main reason I switched back was the anticipation of 3DTouch in iPhone apps. I could see there was some great potential there and I wasn't disappointed in that regard. As it stands, just a few weeks after the release of the new iPhone, the majority of the apps on my home screen support 3DTouch actions and they really do enhance the functionality of the phone in some surprising ways.
Because I wasn't sure if the larger phone size would "stick" I kept an empty sixth row of icons on the bottom of the screen. Doing so would facilitate an easy switch back to the 5S and it was my escape hatch back to my preferred size phone. I ended up liking the empty space down there and left it alone even though I have surely settled on the iPhone 6S. While the size still sucks, the speed of the 6S is impressive and the new features like 3DTouch and "Hey Siri" support get used enough to make it worthwhile.
Row One
Editorial is still my go-to long form text editor and main way to view my taskpaper task lists. I'm not even using the power Python workflows and still find it an incredible app in terms of functionality and polish.
Fantastical remains my favorite calendar app on iOS. With 3DTouch giving you quick access to creation of a new event, calendar search and a preview of your next meeting, it remains on the home screen and gets very heavy use throughout the day.
I still have a folder with less-used apps in it. These are generally apps that get swapped out for their rival counterparts (Weatherunderground and Storm or Twitterific and Tweetbot come to mind).
VSCOcam is still an amazing iOS photo app. For taking photos as well as having a ton of great processing features, it stands far above the other photo apps I have used. 3DTouch adds quick access to the camera and importing photos among other things.
Row Two
1Password is a vital piece of technology at this point. If you're not using a password manager, frankly, you are nuts. 1Password is the best of the bunch.
Pinner is a great little Pinboard app. I love that it has share sheet integration so I can share links from any app. It took over the duties from Pushpin.
YNAB is something I've been using to track my finances for a couple of years now. Having quick access to it means I can easily enter each transaction right after it occurs. Keeping your accounts up to date is one of the hardest things to do with a finance app like this so having this at my fingertips helps in that regard.
Since the operation I have been using Apple's Health app to track things like heart rate and blood pressure. It isn't great but it served as a decent repository for that data and stayed backed up between phone switches.
Row Three
Notes is the second Apple app that has earned a spot on my home screen. I like the multimedia aspect of it and the sharing between the Notes app in El Capitan seals the deal. I use it for checklists and reminders.
Music is yet another Apple app on the home screen. I still am loving the service. It isn't glitch-free but it is a perfectly capable app once you get used to it.
Awful is my window into the SomethingAwful forums which remains a hilarious way to pass the time. Better than Twitter at least…
Overcast is the best podcast app out there. While I love the features in Downcast, Overcast's Smart Speed is an amazing feature.
Row Four
Rego is a great travel app. I use it to mark places that we have visited as well as create itineraries for places we plan on going. The Today widget also has a "Mark this spot" button which I use a lot for parking. I mentioned it in the Nerds on Draft show on navigation if you want to hear more specifics in how I use it.
PCalc has become a great home screen addition. I find myself using it quite a bit and, since the Apple Watch app is fairly capable, there are a lot of ways the app comes in handy.
Storm and the WUnderground app both vie for position depending on the weather. When the weather turns inclement, Storm is great for showing the fronts, the wind direction and speed, thunderstorm warning areas and such. WUnderground is great for day-to-day weather information. If you create an account, you can use it on both apps to remove ads.
Outlook for iOS is a surprisingly capable iOS app for handling your Office365 or Exchange email. I use it exclusively for work email because I prefer to keep everything separate and it is a highly polished email client.
Row Five
Phone – another Apple app!1 Since this is a phone, it makes sense to have the phone app handy and I do use it often enough to keep it around.
TapCellar is the best beer app for iOS. There is no better app for managing and grading beers on the Apple App Store. Go buy it.
Safari is such a capable browser for iOS so I never felt the need to use a third party version. I definitely wouldn't use Google's Chrome and now, with ad blocking apps (I chose 1Blocker), Safari has gotten even better.
Spark is a new addition, replacing Boxer for now. It doesn't have some of the interesting features Boxer has (like customizable smart folders with mail counts on them) but it has some pretty cool interactions. I haven't deleted Boxer yet. We will see how things go with Spark for a while.
Row Six
Home Row
Launch Center Pro fell off of my home screen in favor of an app called Launcher a while back but with the customizable 3DTouch feature, I now use it as a way to create tasks for my taskpaper files using Drafts. It. Is. So. Cool.
Messages gets constant use. Integration with the Apple Watch and the fact that everyone I know uses it really makes it an essential app.
Slack is the best group and collaborative messaging app available. It is great. So very great.
Drafts is generally where all of my text starts (except where previously mentioned). All of my new tasks start in Drafts and they get sent over to my taskpaper file in Dropbox via some not-very-tricky automation. Now that Drafts is getting launched via Launch Center Pro, it is even more of an essential part of how I do things on iOS.
3DTouch has been a great addition to iOS. It's quick adoption has seen it land on my home screen in the majority of the apps that reside there. Fantastical, VSCOcam, Pinner, Notes, Music, Overcast, PCalc, Phone, Safari, Spark, Launch Center Pro, Messages and Drafts all support it already.
This has to be a record. ↩
September 9th, 2015
TapCellar just got a big update. Many of the user requests Gabe and I have received have been included – things like bar-code scanning and list sharing – as well as a number of performance improvements, fixes and enhancements. with over 45,000 beers available for your offline searching and perusing, it has gotten a lot more useful for those of you who care about what we call "anti-social" beer drinking.
Many of you don't care about sharing your latest beer escapades with the world at large. You might share a suggestion or two with a group of close friends or make a note or grade a beer to remind yourself that you had a beer at one point, but social sharing isn't a focus. That is where TapCellar works best. It functions as a personal diary, library and cellar manager for your beer experiences.
If you've been on the fence, now is a good time to try TapCellar. That said we're introducing something with this version that might raise a few eyebrows.
With this release, we are making our "Pro" features in-app purchase. For those of you buying the app prior to this release, and for the next month, you will get all of the TapCellar features that we consider key to managing your beer experience, including the in-app features. You'll also get all future upgrades and new features going forward. For now, this will set you back $4.99. To enable this switch for current users, the in-app "Pro" feature unlocks will be FREE for a month. For current and brand new users, just "purchase" these features from within the app for $0 and then, when the pricing tiers change (at the end of September), you'll own them forever.
After a month, we will be changing the price of the base app to $.99 with the Pro features setting you back $3.99. For those of you good at math, you'll see that the price of the app isn't changing but we're just lowering the barrier to entry for those of you who want to try the app without making such a huge financial commitment. We think you'll like the app enough to unlock the Pro features.
Here are the release notes:
It's been a great summer for beer and we've been hard at work trying to drink them all. We've also been hard at work adding some cool new features and cleaning out a bunch of floaters.
Barcode Scanning
TapCellar now has an optional feature to help you find beers faster. We can scan barcodes off of most beer bottles and cans to find them in the database. Barcode scanning requires a network connection.
Share as a List
We made this feature for ourselves and think it's super cool. While viewing any list less than 200 beers, you can export a plain text version using iOS sharing. That means you can quickly text someone your top beers or post the spoils of a really good Asheville beer-cation.
TapCellar now includes OVER 45,000 beers and it's all available offline. We work where you drink. Syncing should be much faster now. All of the data is still local but we try to go out and get the latest data every day. Syncing requires the TapCellar to be active but we think we've made it much faster so you'll always be up to date. We fixed a bunch of bugs with data export and import. Our testers drink a lot. Err, I mean they are great at testing large exports. You can now purge label image caches if you've viewed a bunch of labels and want to save some space
We've changed the pricing model for TapCellar. The app is now much cheaper but offers an in app purchase for some of the new hotness. To celebrate, the in app purchase price is FREE as in beer.
August 24th, 2015
Here's a good Apple Music article on Cult of Mac.
Apple Music meets this simple, basic desire. I launch it on my iPhone or via iTunes on my Mac and I check out For You. I look at the new playlists that show up. Are they interesting? Most of the time, they are. I hit play. I hear new and familiar tunes all in a row; I rarely need to skip tracks. It's instant, and has thoroughly replaced my radio in the car; something Spotify or Rdio never really did.
When I want to find an album or a song I want to hear, I use Search. I've only had one instance of not finding what I want so far – the catalog is huge. I can download albums to my iPhone with a simple tap; it's as good as owning the songs for my level of listening.
I agree with this whole article. People are overthinking this stuff.


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He walked toward the visiting team's sideline Friday night weighing by his own estimate 30 pounds below his playing weight as a pro football player but the guy was unmistakably Brad Hoover.
He walked toward the visiting team's sideline Friday night weighing by his own estimate 30 pounds below his playing weight as a pro football player but the guy wearing the red Union Academy T-shirt was unmistakably Brad Hoover.
The former all-state running back from Ledford who had a stellar career at Western Carolina and went on to spend 10 years in the NFL returned to the game in March as the head coach at Union Academy, a public charter school in Monroe, just over three years after he was cut by the Carolina Panthers, the only team Hoover played for as a pro.
Becoming a coach wasn't anything Hoover could have foreseen in 2010.
"Yeah, it's kind of a crazy road," Hoover said before his team played South Davidson. "But, naturally, football has been a big part of my life in every walk of it so far. I tried a few things after retirement. This seemed to be the best fit going back to the purest form of football, which is high school football. I'm trying to share a little bit of my knowledge and my experiences with these kids."
On Friday, that meant being back where it began — Davidson County.
"Kind of strange but my uncle still lives in the Denton area," Hoover said. "My parents live up the road in Thomasville so coming back to the county where it all started. Coming back to this atmosphere makes me feel real good."
His father Raymond, mother Kathy and brother Joey, who was also a star at Ledford and later Appalachian State, were also present and cheering him on while sitting in the visitors' section.
"I'm glad to see him coach," Kathy Hoover said. "I think he'll be an excellent coach. Davidson County's Davidson County. We got stopped five times coming in."
Hoover's father, greeting his son, was beaming.
"I think it's great," Raymond Hoover said.
That he is now a high school football coach isn't a complete surprise. The timing is. Hoover didn't expect to happen so soon.
"No, not really," he said. "Naturally, I had an interest in coaching and eventually maybe being a head coach and just getting back involved in the game at some point. Union Academy provided me with an opportunity and now I'm trying to seize it and make the most of it."
So far, so good. The Cardinals are 3-1 after beating South Davidson 62-0.
The road to Friday night was a long and interesting one for Hoover.
Hoover rushed for a school single-season record 2,662 yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior at Ledford, earning him a spot in the Shrine Bowl. The records kept falling at Western Carolina where Hoover ran for a school single-season record 1,663 yards as a junior and was a first-team All-Southern Conference selection. He then rushed for 1,025 yards as a senior.
Though he wasn't drafted, Hoover signed with the Panthers as a free agent on 2000 and beat the odds to make the team.
It didn't take long for Hoover to become famous.
Starting at tailback in place of the injured Tim Biakabutuka, Hoover rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field.
The rest was history.
"Yeah, I've still got it," Hoover said with a smile. "Originally, it was on VHS. That's how long ago it was."
Hoover stuck with the Panthers for a decade. He had one more year on his contract and wanted to finish it out before retiring. The usual throng of reporters crowded around Hoover's locker stall at Bank of America Stadium on Jan. 23, 2010 shortly after the Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints. He was coming back.
Only he wasn't.
The handwriting may have already been on the wall when the Panthers drafted Tony Fiammeta out of Syracuse in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. But Hoover kept his spot for one more year. The Panthers released him two months after the end of the 2010 season.
"Naturally, I was frustrated," Hoover said. "Really, very seldom as a professional athlete do you get to go on your own terms. The crazy thing is I thought I had one of my better years. I did the best I could and there was some resentment. But after the smoke cleared, it is what is and I wanted to move on. I felt like I could still play and had an opportunity to play with another team."
That team was the New York Giants where Hoover could ironically have joined another former Ledford star — Madison Hedgecock.
But while the opportunity was there, Hoover is most of all a family man. He wanted to talk it over with his wife and kids. He ultimately decided against it. And that was a popular decision.
"I'm glad it's over," said Kathy Hoover. "I'm tired of traveling. It's been 25 years. Twenty-five years!"
But Hoover did remember what might have been.
"In hindsight, I did sort of regret it that two years later they won a Super Bowl," Hoover said. "That would have given me another opportunity to play for a ring. But I'm a firm believer that God has things happen for a reason. I like my situation."
Hoover also by that time had grasped what was going on. He was by far not the only Panther veteran cut during the 2010 purge or in the league, for that matter.
"First and foremost, it is a business," Hoover said. "They're looking to save money, not that I was oblivious to that. I knew it was going to happen one of these days. They had drafted a kid two years earlier. Ultimately, they were preparing this guy to replace me. Did I think he was better than me? No. But my salary was much higher than his and they were looking to save money."
Fiammeta did replace Hoover but spent only two more seasons with the Panthers before landing with New England in 2012. He is currently with the Chicago Bears.
These days Hoover is teaching health and physical education at Union Academy and trying to build a winning program.
"Just like everybody, I want to win the conference and have a chance in the state playoffs," Hoover said. "Those are my goals. Are those realistic? At this point of the season, I don't know. We just want to keep progressing each week."
Hoover has reached into his NFL connections to help fill his staff. Among his assistant coaches are former Panther lineman Damione Lewis and Ted Washington, a mountain of a man at 6-foot-5, 375 pounds who once played against Hoover in the Super Bowl.
"I think it's pretty awesome," Lewis said. "We had a good relationship when I joined the Panthers in 2006. We have continued that friendship and I'll try to help him at Union Academy."
Helping high school football players is now Hoover's passion.
"I want to make coaching high school football a lifelong career," Hoover said. "It's the purest form of football."
All was well after another successful night on the gridiron for Hoover, who posed for a family picture. Then it was time to load up the equipment and take the long bus ride back to Monroe.
Mike Duprez can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 218 or email@example.com.


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The demographics and theology meshed like pastoral plains, so from the Kansas countryside to the heart of Carolina, James Byers arrives this month to become pastor at Beck's Reformed Church.
The demographics and theology meshed like pastoral plains, so from the Kansas countryside to the heart of Carolina, James Byers arrives this month to become pastor at Beck's Reformed Church.
Byers, 37, will bring with him a passion for leading a new congregation, a fascination with the church's long history and a large family.
"We had a good search committee formed. … We had a lot of good pastors applying, but James kept coming back to the top of the list," says Blair Crouse, who heads the board of elders. "His beliefs matched with the Reformed Church. He has the enthusiasm to reach the lost, and he's excited about working with all age groups. The lifestyle here is very similar. We are very excited to have his family become part of our church, and his children will be getting into the school system here."
Though not yet 40, Byers has been involved in the ministry for 17 years. He is serving two Presbyterian churches in the farm country of Clay County, Kan. One is a small church, but the other, First Presbyterian Church of Clay Center, averages about 260 at its Sunday worship service.
Byers, who was reared on a farm, says he can relate to the fact that Beck's Reformed is a rural church and one of the oldest churches in Davidson County at 225 years old. "They also have a wide range of age groups and a strong youth program. They already have a lot of things in place," he said.
He also has some big-city experience, formerly serving as an associate pastor in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Crouse said serving on the search committee was a "very powerful experience" in terms of "going through and evaluating what the church needs."
"We are a very biblically based church. We needed someone to bring the word to us in today's applications."
Byers already has his first set of sermons planned after he and his family arrive Aug. 26. He will start a series of sermons that is titled "The Five Pictures of the Cross."
He and wife Jenna have five children. Four of them will be enrolling in the Davidson County school system while the eldest, Hannah, stays behind to enter college.
"Of course, they will be leaving friends behind, but they are looking forward to being a part of Lexington and Beck's," Byers said.
Isaac, the only son, will be a sophomore at Central Davidson. Daughters Brionna and Brittney will be in the seventh and sixth grades, respectively, at Central Davidson Middle School. Maggie begins as a first-grader at Southwood Elementary.
Byers graduated from Iowa's University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and received his bachelor's degree in sociology at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan.
"I tell people my hobby is being a fan and supporter of my five kids, taking them places and doing things with them," Byers said. "Outside of that, I'm an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals." He reports his wife is a Kansas State fan. "She's disappointed a lot of times," Byers says with a smile.
Beck's, which has 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services each Sunday, has an average attendance of about 220.
The church has been without a full-time pastor since December when the Rev. Jerry Sanders left for a church in Burlington.
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After graduating from the UMKC School of Dentistry, Brian Vierthaler worked as an associate in Platte City and North Kansas City. One year later, he bought a practice located in Grant City, while working as an associate for Bruce E. Twaddle — also a UMKC dental graduate — in Maryville.
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Any bride would want to look her best on the special day. But wearing a beautiful wedding dress does not require you to spend something that you cannot afford. If you want to save on your wedding dress budget, then you can always try these budget wedding ideas. There are wedding dress stores that put their items on sale at specific times of each year. You can take advantage of this kind of offer if you set your wedding date early. You can also consider clearance sales and discount racks. The main idea is to explore various shops and try on dresses within the budget. The price tag of the dress does not really matter. What matters most is that you look great in it.
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The venue can a big chunk of your budget so if you want to save money on it, you should start your search early. If you plan to get married in church, then you can rave in the fact that some churches only ask for donations especially if you are a member of that church. You can also have the ceremony at someone's garden, on the beach or even on a friend's vineyard. All these are cheaper than renting an expensive hall or hotel. The key is to scout around for possible free or cheap venues. Be sure to ask friends, family and neighbors for ideas as most would gladly help out in giving you your dream wedding.
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By RAELYNN RICARTE
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July 6, 2005
Hood River County's budget for fiscal year 2005-06 has been described as "unremarkable" since it reflects little change beyond a spike in personnel costs.
"We're pretty much holding the line and maintaining what we've got. The revenues are not keeping pace with the expenditures and our budget will get tighter over the years until something changes," said Sandra Borowy, county finance director.
Conversely, the Port of Hood River has been able to give its 24 full- and part-time employees a 10 percent wage increase since other benefit increases have been minimal. That raise follows the same percentage given to workers last year to keep their salaries in par with other public workers.
"We felt this was a relatively high cost community to live in and, when we looked at salaries of similar agencies in the area, we realized that we hadn't made an adjustment to our salary levels for 10 years," said Port Director Dave Harlan.
Meanwhile, the City of Hood River is struggling to overcome a $500,000 deficit without adopting any new taxes or fees — although that goal will be revisited in the near future.
"Next year we will likely look at some of these revenue generators to put some of them in place," said City Manager Bob Francis.
The county's budget for fiscal year 2005-06 has risen from $25 million to $28 million — although much of that increase anticipates state and federal grant dollars.
Personnel costs have risen 6.5 percent, mostly due to a 24 percent Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) payment and medical premiums that have risen to 20 percent. Although the county gave its 180 full- and part-time workers a two percent cost of living raise, Borowy said most positions are not being filled as they are vacated. And several salary increase requests have been turned down as the county seeks to avoid layoffs.
"There will be no refills on positions unless it's extremely necessary," said Borowy. "We're also basically out of money for capital remodels. We're done."
The county has incorporated into its budget the potential for a $800,000 federal grant for construction of a public health services building in Cascade Locks. Officials are also hoping to net enough grant funding to install new consoles in the dispatch center and invest $550,000 in the construction of an animal shelter.
Borowy said the county will continue looking for ways to increase efficiency to, at least, keep costs the same.
Harlan said the port budget has been cut by almost half because the $7 million bridge redecking has been completed. This year, the port has planned in its $7.3 million budget to undertake several large projects. These include spending $1 million to develop another business park if suitable land becomes available, and investing $700,000 to relocate the Second Street entrance to the waterfront so that it provides more convenient access to Portway Avenue.
"We think it's going to be a lot more attractive, people will get to enjoy a nice bike path and landscaping on both sides of the street, said Port Finance Director Linda Shames.
In addition, the port has allotted $125,000 for a marketing analysis to determine whether businesses are more interested in bare dirt or properties with buildings. That study will tie into the port's master planning of the waterfront's industrial parcels.
Shames said the port realizes the greatest portion of its revenue from the toll bridge, which brings in about $2.3 million annually. She said property tax revenue only accounts for $42,000 of the port's budget, which is why the agency needs to look ahead for ways to replace its main revenue source if the state builds a new bridge within the next 20 years.
The city recently adjusted its bottom line for the upcoming year from $23 to $22 million by not incorporating multiple new taxes and fees. However, Francis said that budget will make it difficult for the city to reduce its existing deficit or undertake needed capital improvements. But the amended budget also stops any of the 60 employees from being laid off, or a reduction on essential services.
"It's not a real comfortable budget, it doesn't have a lot of leeway in it. But I guess at least it's a guideline for the upcoming year and it has been balanced without new fees," commented Steve Everroad, city finance director, upon its passage.
The biggest hike in city expenses for the upcoming year has been personnel costs. The city's share of PERS alone will be more than $500,000, with another $14,000 expected near year. In addition, health care costs have risen to 18 percent for the upcoming year.
In order to save money, the city has lowered the adjusted cost of living raises for workers from 5 percent to 2.5 percent. That deal was agreed upon by the involved labor unions.
In October, the city's budget committee, comprised primary of council members, plans to look at how the new budget is working. At that time they will determine if progress has been made in reducing the deficit, and if any programs are being shortchanged. If the committee deems it necessary, Francis said the proposal for new taxes and fees could be back on the table.
The list of optional new charges includes a three cents per gallon gasoline tax, about $20 annually for the average motorist, and a two percent food and beverage tax at full-service restaurants. Other possible charges could include a street maintenance fee of about $1 each month.
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Boston's most prominent business leaders will perform in Macbeth, William Shakespeare's tale of ambition gone awry, at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre on May 29.
The event, Shakespeare and Leadership, features:
- Paul Grogan, CEO, The Boston Foundation
- Richard Holbrook, CEO, Eastern Bank
- Chris Mayer, publisher, The Boston Globe
- James E. Rooney, executive director, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
- Jim Roosevelt, CEO, Tufts Health Plan
- Phyllis R. Yale, senior adviser, Bain & Company
- Kerry Healey, president-elect of Babson College and former Massachusetts lieutenant governor
The executives will take on roles from the play in a staged reading, followed by a panel discussion focusing on leadership issues raised in the tragedy.
Issues raised still resonate today
The event is an extension of the partnership between Suffolk University and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and Artistic Director Steve Maler says he's thrilled with the response from the business community and the support he's received from the University.
"We're eager to explore other prisms through which we can see Shakespeare, and Macbeth's 'vaulting ambition' and abuse of power are issues that feel quite contemporary," says Maler.
Although Commonwealth Shakespeare Company has been presenting Shakespeare and ... the Law for a decade -- most recently at the Modern Theatre -- this is only the second year for Shakespeare and Leadership.
"Last year, we presented Coriolanus on the Boston Common, and we found so much of that play was about how Coriolanus led, who influenced his decisions and what his goals were, that we started talking to local executives about how they approach these kinds of decisions on a day-to-day basis."
Six high-profile business leaders agreed to perform in a staged reading of Coriolanus last year, and all six are returning this year for Macbeth.
"We blend professional actors from our company with the business executives so that the executives feel supported, but I've been so impressed by their willingness to take a leap of faith and step into these roles," Maler says."
Students involved in production
In addition, students from the Theater Department will serve as assistant director, assistant stage manager and dramaturg.
Following the reading, the executives will talk about the issues of leadership, with participation from Sawyer Business School professors and Theater Department Chair Marilyn Plotkins.
"We are thrilled with Suffolk's commitment to this program and hope that it will introduce new audiences to the Modern Theatre and provide a new perspective on Shakespeare's plays," says Maler.


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U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer in Tulsa, a spokesman for the Oklahoma lawmaker said Tuesday.
The Republican's cancer was detected in an early stage and he underwent surgery Monday, spokesman John Hart said.
"He is expected to make a full recovery and return to his full-time duties later this month," Hart said in a statement. He declined to release details.
Coburn's surgery was first reported in The Oklahoman.
Coburn, 63, a physician from Muskogee, revealed in 2003 that he had been diagnosed with colon cancer and had undergone surgery and chemotherapy. He told a reporter at the time, "you should be writing about Medicaid and Medicare instead of my health."
Coburn also was treated for malignant melanoma in 1975, and had a benign tumor removed from his pituitary gland in 2007. He also was tested for an irregular heartbeat in 2008.
A former member of the U.S. House, Coburn kept his pledge to leave Congress after three terms and returned full time to his medical practice in Muskogee.
He ran for Senate in 2004, and was re-elected to a second term last year. He has promised not to run again in 2016.
"Tom is a dear friend, and my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are with the Coburn family," U.S. Rep. John Sullivan said in a statement. "Oklahomans are lucky to have a fighter like Tom Coburn represent them in the U.S. Senate and I look forward to seeing Tom back at work soon."
A fierce critic of what he calls excessive government spending, Coburn joined the bipartisan "Gang of Six" senators during debate over the debt ceiling this summer. He supported an alternative plan to cut the deficit by almost $4 trillion over the coming decade through a combination of budget cuts and increased revenue through changes to the tax code.


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Melbourne Storm player Robbie Kearns is going to miss the rest of the season after deciding to under go surgery on his ankle.
Kearns who this year has been taken by many injurys and the loss of captaincy is likely to be sidelined for ten weeks.
He will be missing the rest of the season and with the Storm just inside the top eight he will miss any final games they play.
He injuryed the ankle in the City Vs Country match earlier in the season keeping him from playing for NSW in the State of Origin earlier this season.
Since then Kearns has been trying to get on the field as much as he could for the Storm.
This week he was named in the Storm team,replacing him will be Shane Walker.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia is paying its biggest Hollywood inducement ever to bring "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" Down Under.
The Walt Disney Studios will film a new version of the science fiction classic in Australia, which will pay the studio 21.6 million Australia dollars ($22.6 million) to film there, the government said Tuesday.
David Fincher of "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" and "The Social Network" will direct, said Disney Asia-Pacific spokeswoman Alannah Hall-Smith.
"No casting decisions have been made," she said, so the filming schedule and locations haven't been set.
The Australian newspaper reported the movie was offered to Brad Pitt, who starred in Fincher's "Fight Club," and to Channing Tatum, though nothing has been set.
The story centers on Capt. Nemo and the undersea adventures encountered on his submarine the Nautilus. Jules Verne's book was made into an Academy Award-winning movie in 1954 with Kirk Douglas starring as sailor Ned Land and James Mason as Nemo.
The announcement comes after "The Wolverine," starring Australian actor Hugh Jackman, recently wrapped filming in Sydney. The government paid Fox Studios AU$12.8 million to film in Australia.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the "The Wolverine" created more than 1,750 jobs, contracted more than 1,027 Australian companies and generated AU$80 million in investment.
She expects "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" will create more than 2,000 jobs.
A strong Australian dollar buoyed by a mining boom has made Australia less attractive to Hollywood as a filmmaking location in recent years.
The payment comes in the form of a grant based on a percentage of the film's expected expenditures in Australia. The standard location offset has been 16.5 percent, though the film industry is lobbying for it to be raised to 30 percent.
The government announced last month the creation of a new AU$20 million fund to complement the location offset. It also said it would consider increasing the offset above 16.5 percent if the Australian dollar remained high.
It wasn't known how much the payment would offset the film's budget. It is a major inducement compared to those typically offered in America, where states often give tax breaks to movie and TV productions to film within their borders. This has caused a loss of production in Hollywood, called "runaway production," because California is not as generous with tax breaks as some other states.
"The securing of this film is a huge coup for the Australian film industry and for the near 1,000 local businesses that will be providing goods and services for the film," Gillard said in a statement.
"The Wolverine" in 3D opens in July in the United States, Australia and other countries.


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Bystander holding child shot, killed in crossfire
A bystander holding his 3-year-old child was shot and killed at a Columbia apartment complex, according to Richland County sheriff's deputies.
Deputies say the child was not injured in the shooting about 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The man was hit in the upper body and died at the scene. He was identified by authorities Thursday as 25-year-old Howard J. Nemley.
Sheriff's spokesman Curtis Wilson said it appears the shooting occurred after an altercation between two groups that began Wednesday afternoon.
Wilson says the man does not appear to have been involved in the dispute and was standing in the parking lot holding the child when he was shot. Nemley's relationship to the child was not immediately clear.
No arrests have been made.