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Bill Miller | October 9, 2007
By Bill Miller • Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - 10:36
A soon-to-be-released UN report says runaway economic growth has pushed greenhouse-gas emissions to dangerous levels much faster than previously estimated and, instead of reaching the threshold within a decade, it was actually crossed two years ago.
The findings will highlight the perils of giving economic growth priority over efforts to curtail global warming.
The final report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change will show that growing economies herald growing greenhouse gas emissions and the result has been a growing threat of global warming, says scientist and Australian of the Year conservationist Tim Flannery.
''We thought we'd be at that threshold within about a decade,'' Flannery told ABC. ''We thought we had that much time, but the new data indicates that in about mid-2005, we crossed that threshold.''
Flannery's comments came just days after Canada and the U.S. both advocated a voluntary approach to limit greenhouse gases instead of strict international agreements to curb emissions. Neither President Bush nor Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants to cap emissions because they fear it would stifle economic growth.
They are right, of course, but that's exactly what must happen.
As Flannery has observed: ''We've had growing economies everywhere. We're still basing that economic activity on fossil fuels. You know, the metabolism of that economy is now on a collision course with our planet, clearly."
The IPCC's Synthesis Report (also known as the Fourth Assessment Report) will be released on November 7, 2007. The Report brings together the core information of the previous three volumes released earlier this year, to create "the most policy-relevant scientific document on climate change for the years to come."
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Michael Tobis replied on Permalink
Uh, what?
What tipping point? What threshhold? Which IPCC report?
This (and the linked story) contain so little information that it isn't worth repeating. There is plenty of reason to be concerned, but neither you nor your source have made it possible to learn any of it with this story.
Ten seconds with Google provided this somewhat better report: http://tinyurl.com/25qw8o
The specific IPCC report (including which working group is responsible) is not metioned, but we do learn that Flannery is not speaking for IPCC, and that the threshhold of which he speaks is a CO2 equivalent concentration (mangled by the AP into a CO2 concentration) and is in no sense a tipping point.
We have enough troubles without this kind of journalism. If you have no idea what is going on, please refrain from pretending to report it.
Kevin Grandia replied on Permalink
The report hasn't been released
This a story about the soon-to-be released. To quote:
"The UN climate change report to be released next month will show that greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have already reached dangerous levels, Australia's pre-eminent conservationist said on Tuesday."
I agree though, the story we linked to doesn't have much guts, so I've changed it to the AP one that has come out.
Kevin Grandia replied on Permalink
IPCC Synthesis
Also added a bit more about the IPCC 4th assessment report, that Flannery is talking about. I've seen it as well and there's some pretty darn scary conclusions made in the report.
bj clinton replied on Permalink
Well then fug it. I'm
Well then fug it. I'm buying that Hummer and turning up my thermostat in winter and down in summer.
Since we're all going die anyway, might as well go out fat and happy.
Kevin Grandia replied on Permalink
That's the danger
That's the one off-shoot you see when presented with these hard realities – some people go into survival mode.
But I think the majority stay optimistic and will push government/industry to shift relatively quickly away from the over-reliance on fossil fuels.
John Lobenstein replied on Permalink
AGW - Red Sperm Whales
The sky is falling.
The Sky is falling.
The Sky is falling.
There are in fact no viable alternatives to a significant reliance on fossil fuels. With the exception of nuclear all of the proposed alternative options would require duplication in scale and volume of a backup energy source. No wind - no power from turbines. No sun light - no power from solar cells. Ethanol - no net energy gain and decreased food supply. Hydro electric - no water falls no power.
The gross misrepresentations of the real and truthfully presented data are purposeful. The exaggerations are preposterous. These false flags are not mere red herrings they are Red Sperm Whales.
Kevin Grandia replied on Permalink
Um, okay
So do nothing is your answer? So how is global warming a red herring exactly? Please don't get into the conspiracy stuff, it just makes deniers look silly.
John Mashey replied on Permalink
No viable alternatives?
OK, if there is no alternative to reliance on fossil fuels …
Ever hear of Peak Oil?
NO, better start learning.
The next ASPO conference is in Houston, and it certainly includes some optimists for balance:
Also, if you have any descendents likely to see the year 2080, you can tell them that they'll have no viable alternative to the use of fossil fuels, but Sorry, there won't be any oil or natural gas left at any reasonable prices for them, so they'd better accept a very low-energy life-style, i.e, like Old-Order Amish, and you hope they like farming with no tractors. And sorry, Fischer-Tropsch is expensive, and so are shale and tar sands, and if we actually burn all the coal … well, I'm glad I won't be around.
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That's not survival mode,
That's not survival mode, that's selfishness mode: saying "Apres moi, le deluge" and making it even worse for your children.
fuck you
that gye who whote ill rether go down fat and happy you are a fucking pig why would you wright that you selfish PRICK!!!!! we still have a change of fighting this off you ass hole!!!! just think of all those animals who are sufering by our mistakes and the polar beears how could you think that you deserve to die!!!!! if you think that way!!!!
Ralph replied on Permalink
Global Warming
Show some hard data that CO2 is in any way the problem. NO ONE has submitted ANY actual measurements of the rise of percentage of CO2 to oxygen in our atmosphere.
tidal replied on Permalink
CAPITALS don't make it so...
Just because you use CAPITALS don't make it so…
Check out figure 2.3a in the IPCC AR4 Summary for Policy Makers… CO2 measurements going up (with an isotope fingerprint that tells us its from burning fossil fuels) and O2 measurements going down… page 10 here: http://ipcc-wg1.ucar.edu/wg1/Report/AR4WG1_Print_Ch02.pdf Next.
Please tell me you're kidding. I can only assume that you have never read anything at all on the subject or were in a coma until this morning. Just google atmospheric CO2 and you'll be inundated with measurements.
Jon G replied on Permalink
Global Warming?
This has been a heated topic for many,and I am sure it will remain so. I recently graduated college and in Geography this is an interesting topic, because most all the scientists that teach will deny global warming. I am not try to start a fight, but will provide my justifications.
Over the life of the earth we have seen literally dozens of ice ages (which can be proven through sedimentary desposit, and land formations). Obviously the natural conclusion of an ice age is the warming of the earth, which continues this cyclical pattern. The last noted ice age, which is referred to as the "little Ice Age" occured in the 1500s. This is referenced by nordic villages being completely destroyed as well as Japanese villages on the other side of the earth.
We cannot pretend to assume we know the patterns the earth moves through yet, but i can say that we do need to be aware of our pollution. Most of these "measurements" of gas content on the earth are ficticious at best because it is almost impossible to get an accurate reading of what the earth was previously at as a basis of comparisson. Not to mention scientist are just starting to get their brains around the methods needed to just estimate the levels of gas. Therefore, precies prediction claims are impossible for anyone.
There is much more scientific support to this notion, but my post is already way too long. In conclusion dont believe all that you hear, question what everyone tells you so you can find the truth for yourself!
It's not just a natural cycle.
"There is much more scientific support to this notion…" No there isn't, not in any peer-reviewed scientific journals. Don't believe anything you read on the denialist sites, which are practicing PR, not science.
"Most all the scientists that teach"?
A geography course is college is hardly a basis for this declaration. On what do you base this generalization?
Jon G replied on Permalink
A lot of people are
A lot of people are misconstruing what i was trying to say. I am not saying that we are not increasing emmissions of CO2 gases, which is detrimental to the earth. Obviously we are, with the increase in industrialized nations and increase in auto sales. All i am saying is that it is ignorant to try and say we fully understand how the world works. However, what i am saying is that there are worse problems and they are not associated with CO2 emmissions but are natural.
Most people assume that the largest green house gas on the planet is CO2, it is not. The largest green house gas by far is water vapor. This is obviously do to the abundance of water found on this planet, and there is nothing that humanly can be done to stop this. We can do something about CO2, and should!
The largest pollution problem associated with our natural water sources is not petrolium and all its biproducts, but it is an abundance of nutrients. With the large amount of farming done to support and industrialized society; large amounts of fertilization occur on the landscape. When it rains this creates run off into local streams, rivers, and lakes. When this happens algal blooms occur which create "dead spots" which destroys all natural life in the area. Which helps to further destroy the wetlands, and they are the greatest source of natural filtration on the planet.
I am not denying global warming, but saying we dont know enough about it. It could have very natural cause that amplify the effects we are seeing from global warming (thus making it seem more like an epidemic). Not to mention the methods of measurement we used 40+ years ago had to great a margine of error (typically +/- 2 degrees)to start panics. We need to do something about saving our planet otherwise we will destroy our planet, but i dont think it is as emminant as people believe.
"...Most people assume that
"…Most people assume that the largest green house gas on the planet is CO2, it is not. The largest green house gas by far is water vapor. This is obviously do to the abundance of water found on this planet, and there is nothing that humanly can be done to stop this. We can do something about CO2, and should!…"
In fact, when we produce CO2 which causes heating, the heat makes more water evaporate which causes more heating; they are related. Go read this guy's explanation of how water vapour amplifies the effect of CO2.
As for your judgment that global warming is not the most serious problem; I think you are wrong. Yes, there are other pollution problems we also need to deal with; but global warming, which we are causing, is going to affect all of us, and the longer we put off acting to cut GHG emissions, the worse it will get.
Good timing
Jon G, do you really think that the climatologists would have left water vapour out of their calculations? Coincidentally, Ross Gelbspan's most recent post addresses this very issue. Check it out at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7038278.stm
Jon G replied on Permalink
I am not arguing that CO2 is
I am not arguing that CO2 is not an issue or that climatoligists left it out of their calculations. But I just want you to look at it on the right scale.
Total Greenhouse Gases
Oxygen = 95%
Methane = .360%
There are many others but they become negligable in their trace amounts. The important thing to remember is that all these gases occur naturally (ie CO2 is thrown into the air during volcano erruptions, forest fires, etc). When i said scale i meant what percentage of each gas is produced by man? Humans increase the amount of occuring CO2 in nature by 3.225%. Which equates to about a total increase of .117%. I am still not saying we shouldnt do emmissions control and try and make the world cleaner for ourselves and our children. I just dont think the problem is on the scale some people make it out to be. AGAIN I THINK IT IS A PROBLEM!! but i think it is something we can do about in our lifetime because there is still time to fix it, unlike what a lot of people are saying
These figures were obtained from:
The percentages that you are
The percentages that you are quoting may be accurate, but your interpretation is naive. The complex interaction and balance of these elements is not a simple result of tallying up how much there is of each. Methane is far more detrimental than CO2 on a molecule-by-molecule basis.
All of the recent news has suggested that, in terms of scale, we should probably leaning towards the more severe senarios. In fact, in the area of arctic ice pack melt and the Greenland glacier situations, scientists have been shocked to find things occurring much faster and more dramatically than they had predicted.
Jon G replied on Permalink
Again you are missing my
Again you are missing my point. I know full well that methane is far more dangerour to the environment, as well the complex interaction of these elements is not entirely know to ANYONE!
I am simply not convinced that Global Warming is the entirety of the answer to the various global situations. There are still many questions that the global warming theory doesnt answer for me to fully embrace it. I do not currenlty know why this is threatening you so much that you are attacking me on this issue. Plain and simple, I just need my questions answered more throughly before i welcome them (and i have researched them a good bit). There are just many things right now that science cannot tell us.
Okay, fair enough
If you are looking for answers, here's a good place to start: http://www.ipcc.ch/
Have fun.
Ian Forrester replied on Permalink
Just where have you been getting your information on AGW?
Jon G said:
"Total Greenhouse Gases
Oxygen = 95%
Methane = .360%
Where do you get the idea that oxygen is a greenhouse gas? It is not. These numbers do not come from the site you listed (first one, I can't get into the second one).
You should do some reading on AGW and greenhouse gas theory before making such nonsensical statements that you have made throughout this thread.
Ian Forrester
Jon G replied on Permalink
That was just a typo, i
That was just a typo, i meant to say water vapor.
Carl Szczerski replied on Permalink
The above link is an excellent read on the importance of CO2 and dynamic nature of water vapor. As to why its of much less concern due to its residency time and the fact its concentration in the atmosphere is temperature related (making water vapor more a feedback). Its a good read to clear up concerns.
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Richard Littlemore replied on Permalink
Don't believe all that you hear?
I'm always surprised when I hear this line from someone who has chosen to ignore the evidence of the largest scientific collaboration in history, and has instead chosen to take the word of some geography profs who feel that a PhD and a sense of glacial history gives them carte blanche to comment outside their field of expertise.
Can I suggest that if you're keen on "find(ing) the truth for yourself" that you consult any reputable, peer-reviewed scientific journal published any time in the last 15 years.
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Ian Forrester replied on Permalink
What is your evidence for your statements?
Jon G said: "This is referenced by nordic villages being completely destroyed as well as Japanese villages on the other side of the earth". Just where did you find the evidence to back up these claims?
Ian Forrester
Jon G replied on Permalink
It is something that was
It is something that was discussed in several of the various geography textbooks and classes that i took in college.
Excuse me?
If you are depending on geography textbooks for information, I think you really need to do some basic reading in current reports to get up to speed on the present state of scholarship in this area.
Jon G replied on Permalink
Well this is a matter of
Well this is a matter of historical record, so on this accound it makes no sense not to head a historical geography textbook. The facts of this matter wont change, so why wouldnt i trust it when it comes to a past event?
Ian Forrester replied on Permalink
It is not a matter of historical record
You are away off base with these statements. The Little Ice Age saw a drop of approximately 0.2C. How would this destroy whole villages? If you are referring to the Norse settlements in Greenland then I think you will find that there are other explanations as to why the Norse left. The villages were not destroyed and can still be seen today.
Ian Forrester
Jon G replied on Permalink
I am not referencing the
I am not referencing the Norse Settlements in greenland at all. And that minimal temperature drop you are talking about was only in parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
" is most thoroughly documented in Europe and North America. In the mid-17th century, glaciers in the Swiss Alps advanced, gradually engulfing farms and crushing entire villages." This can be found on wikipedias website, which is what i am talking about. A .2C decline in weather wouldnt lead to glacial expansion in this manor.
Ian Forrester replied on Permalink
You are wrong again
No villages in the alps were engulfed by glaciers. There is documented evidence that there was large scale destruction by floods. Floods are always associated with the advance and retreat of glaciers.
Are you just being sloppy (I don't buy the "just a typo" error in a previous comment)?
Science is about accuracy and precision and you will get nowhere in science by being sloppy. I will give you the benefit of the doubt and urge you to be more accurate in your reading, interpretation and writing. I hope that you are not trying to deliberately mislead people.
Ian Forrester
Ian, take a look at this
It's a bit weird. I went to Wiki and found that Jon got that info from the "Little Ice Age" entry, which includes the statement "In the mid-17th century, glaciers in the Swiss Alps advanced, gradually engulfing farms and crushing entire villages." Bizarre.
Ian Forrester replied on Permalink
I found that weird too
It just didn't seem reasonable so I did some further digging and all I could find was this statement: "1600-10: Advances by Chamonix glaciers accompanied by massive floods entirely destroyed three villages–Bonnenuit, Le Chatelard and La Bonneville–and severely damaged a fourth, La Rosiere. Oldest village (Le Chatelard) dated from 1200s "
I found that at:
I take that to mean that it was the flooding that caused the damage not the glaciers themselves. Flooding and collapse of glaciers onto villages well below are well documented but glaciers encroaching onto villages is not reasonable.
I'm not sure whether Jon G is really confused or whether he is deliberately out to misinform.
Ian Forrester
I wonder
I am beginning to think that "Jon G" is putting us on. Sort of like people who make up outrageous problem & send them in to Dear Abbie to see if she takes it seriously.
I agree that adding floods into the mix makes more sense re: destruction of villages. I have this images in my mind of killer glaciers swallowing up little Swiss chalets, like the Killer Cat rampaging through a Monty Python animation…


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OK, so the rumors of a pending Rolling Stones or David Bowie appearance didn't pan out. But the 2013 Coachella festival will still sport its share of popular British acts.
Reunited U.K. rockers Blur and The Stone Roses, French pop band Phoenix and SoCal funk favorites the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be the headliners for the two-weekend bash, set to take place April 12-14 and April 19-21 in Indio, Calif., it was announced today.
They'll be joined by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse, Jurassic 5, Postal Service, Vampire Weekend, Sigur Rós, Social Distortion, Grizzly Bear, Hot Chip, Wu-Tang Clan, Moby, Lou Reed, Trent Reznor's How to Destroy Angels, La Roux and New Order, among others.
This year's Coachella doesn't boast tried-and-true music legends like Mick Jagger and his mates (who flirted with the idea of playing there on April 12 after posting a pic under the tour section of the Stones' mobile app), nor so far is there any sign of another hologram performance in the works like the one of Tupac Shakur that wowed festivalgoers at the last go-round. But the artists slated for '13 certainly have their own massive followings.
Here's a brief look at five of our favorite performers playing Coachella:
1. Blur: The Damon Albarn–fronted quartet reached their apex during the so-called Britpop wave of the mid-'90s that's memorable to American audiences not only for their long-running rivalry with Oasis, but also such hits as "Girls & Boys" and "Song 2." After being plagued by drinking and drug issues, as well as tensions among its members over their musical direction and Albarn's desire to experiment, Blur went on an extended hiatus in 2001 that lasted for seven years and is notable for Albarn's cartoon band side project Gorillaz. Despite regrouping in 2008, Blur has yet to release any new material.
2. The Stone Roses: Not as well-known as Blur Stateside, the Manchester–based British foursome led by singer Ian Brown and guitarist John Squire have been around since their eponymous 1989 debut album. Known as pioneers of the Madchester movement, which combines alternative, garage rock, and even punk and soul with psychedelic dance elements in the late '80s/early '90s, the band was massively popular across the pond. However, a legal battle involving their record label, exacerbated by internal disputes, led to several lineup changes and their eventual breakup in 1996 before a much-ballyhooed reunion in 2011.
3. Phoenix: You may think you've never heard of these guys, but chances are if you asked the bartender what's being piped into the bar, he'll say Phoenix. Hailing from Versailles, France, this sextet followed the path of labelmates Air to popular acclaim, largely thanks to catchy pop tunes like "Lisztomania" and "1901" that featured well-crafted songwriting with garage-rock influences. Phoenix is so good, in fact, that electronic dance legends Daft Punk turned up as guests for a show at New York's Madison Square Garden two years ago and filmmaker Sofia Coppola tapped their music for her flick Somewhere.
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers: What more needs to be said about Anthony Kiedis & Co. that hasn't already been written? The Chili Peppers' brand of Flea-powered funk rock still is a force to be reckoned with on radio and the charts—and that's despite the second departure of longtime guitarist John Frusciante and his replacement in Josh Klinghoffer. After being inducted last year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the "Californication" purveyors are still going strong.
5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: It's nice to see this female-fronted act getting the stage time they deserve. Led by the lovely Karen O and her Siouxsie and the Banshees–like wails, these art rockers came up alongside The White Stripes and The Strokes after forming in 2000. Among their hits are "Maps" and "Gold Lion," and a new album, Mosquito, is due out on April 16, a few days after their performance at Coachella.
For ticket information for this year's festival, visit Coachella.com.

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As Draft signing deadline nears, Aiken among unsigned
Teams have until 5 p.m. ET today to sign draftees, and Houston has yet to ink No. 1 pick
By Jim Callis / MLB.com
When the current Collective Bargaining Agreement radically revamped the First-Year Player Draft rules, the action surrounding the annual signing deadline diminished considerably.
Under the last Draft under the old CBA in 2011, when Major League Baseball dissuaded teams from announcing lavish deals in advance of the deadline, 22 first-rounders signed on the final day and teams paid out a total of $139.1 million in bonuses and guaranteed money to 101 players. Contrast that to the first two deadline days under the current CBA, which have averaged two first-round signings and $14.7 million in total spending on 21 signees.
There's more drama in advance of today's 5 p.m. ET signing deadline, however. While there are only two first-rounders among eight players in the first 10 rounds who have yet to reach agreement with their teams, No. 1 overall choice Brady Aiken headlines them.
A left-hander from Cathedral Catholic High (San Diego), Aiken agreed to terms on a $6.5 million bonus on June 7, two days after the Astros selected him. But a physical on June 23 made Houston concerned about his left elbow. The Astros subsequently offered Aiken $3,168,840, which equals the minimum 40 percent of his assigned pick value ($7,922,100) required to receive the No. 2 overall choice in 2015 as compensation if he doesn't sign.
Casey Close of Excel Sports Management, who is advising Aiken, has accused Houston of trying to manipulate its Draft pool to reduce Aiken's bonus and create extra money to sign 21st-round pick Mac Marshall, a Parkview (Ga.) High left-hander who was considered a top-three-rounds talent. Caught in the crossfire is fifth-rounder Jacob Nix, a Los Alamitos (Calif.) High righty who agreed to a $1.5 million bonus within two weeks of the Draft. Nix, who is also advised by Close and Excel, had his deal put on hold because if the Astros paid him $1.5 million and didn't sign Aiken, they would exceed their bonus pool by more than 15 percent -- and forfeit their next two first-round picks as a penalty under the Draft rules.
For more on Aiken, Nix and the Astros, please see our story from Tuesday.
MLBPipeline.com continues to update all signings from the first 10 rounds here. According to various baseball sources, here's where negotiations stand with the other unsigned players in those rounds:
Nationals: Nevada-Las Vegas RHP Erick Fedde (first round, 18th overall), Miami LHP Andrew Suarez (second round), Nevada 1B Austin Byler (ninth round). Fedde was on course to go in the top 10 picks before he blew out his right elbow and required Tommy John surgery this spring. The assigned value at No. 18 is $2,145,600, but another club had offered Fedde $3 million if it could grab him in the second round. As of now, Washington could give Fedde as much as $2,567,785 and not surrender a future first-rounder, but that max amount will decrease if the Nats have to exceed the pick values for Suarez ($987,800 at No. 57) or Byler ($145,900 at No. 274), or if they are unable to sign either player.
Shortly before 3 p.m. ET, Suarez posted a photo of himself on Instagram in his University of Miami uniform, along with the message, "Proud to say I'm staying home for another year," indicating that he will not sign. Byler is also likely to return to Nevada for his senior season.
Cardinals: Loyola Marymount RHP Trevor Megill (third round). Megill informed the Cards in June that he plans on going back for his senior season.
Blue Jays: Cal Poly OF Zack Zehner (seventh round). Zehner told the Blue Jays in June that he would return to college as a fifth-year senior.
Jim Callis is a reporter for MLB.com and writes a blog, Callis' Corner. Follow @jimcallisMLB on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The week-long summit will launch on Monday 18th March with the first of a four-part series of Leadership Breakfasts held each morning at Ronnie Scott's. Throughout each day the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will host Advertising Week's thought leadership programme, with seminars running concurrently in all three BAFTA theatres. Each seminar will be handcrafted to feature the speakers and topics of today - the urgent, the unspoken and the unbelievable - with original content produced in conjunction with Elle, Fast Company, The Guardian, Metro, The Economist, Huffington Post, London Evening Standard and Variety among others.
Beyond the St. Paul's Opening Gala, hosted in partnership with ITV, other confirmed special events include an opening night concert at Scala in partnership with Spotify; a celebration of women industry leaders at Kensington Palace in partnership with Hearst's Cosmopolitan; a closing night Wrap Party at Fabric in partnership with Microsoft and Absolute Radio.
The week-long summit will include original research reveals, a daily spotlight on start-ups, product launches, and a special address by Frank Abagnale on privacy. Abagnale (long employed by the FBI) was depicted on the big screen by Leonardo DiCaprio in the awarding-winning film Catch Me If You Can and now talks on the hottest topic of the moment. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Curb Your Enthusiasm star, Susie Essman, will moderate a Seminar on advertising and humour. Music innovator Phil Ramone will offer unique insights on the creative process. The power of football will also be on display with the Premier League and Barclay's sharing the stage.
Creativity also takes centre stage as the International ANDY Awards moves from New York City to London taking place at BAFTA on Wednesday 20th March with judges including Jury Chairman, Bob Greenberg Founder and Chairman, R/GA, Colleen DeCourcy, Global Co-ECD W&K, Malcolm Poynton, ECD, Sapient Nitro and Mother Founder and Creative Director, Mark Waites.
With social, mobile and data high on the agenda, top brass from Facebook, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, Tumblr, Buzzfeed, Radium One, a•mo•bee, Tapjoy, InMobi, Weve, Mojiva, AppNexus, The Rubicon Project, Criteo and Acxiom will all be taking part. Among those confirmed to take the BAFTA stage are such EMEA/UK leaders as Mark D'Arcy (Facebook); Bruce Daisley (Twitter); Dale Gall (Profero); Tom George (MEC); Josh Graff (LinkedIn); Andy Hart (Microsoft); Kate Howe (DraftFCB); Chris MacDonald (McCann); Nigel Morris (Aegis); Kate Robertson (Havas); and Michael Steckler (Criteo). Phil Stokes, Partner, EMEA TICE & Entertainment & Media Leader (PwC);
Founders cutting across generations on the agenda include Radium One founder, Gurbaksh Chahal, a•mo•bee founder, Trevor Healy, Taxi founder, Paul Lavoie, @radical.media founder, Jon Kamen, original PHD Founders, David Pattison, Nick Horswell and Jonathan Durden, Criteo co-founder, Jean-Baptiste Rudelle, and Keith Reinhard, co-founder of Omnicom, Chairman emeritus of DDB and widely regarding as the "Last Great Mad Man." Advertising Week and DMR Partners will also shine the innovation spotlight on start-ups featuring founders of new emerging technology companies.
"We can't wait to premiere Advertising Week Europe in London; it has been a phenomenal success in the USA and Europe has yet to experience anything quite like it. Throughout The Week, we will unite talent and create a whole host of opportunities to take the discussion around advertising, marketing & media out of the ghetto and into the open. Never before has an event been held in London where every corner of the sector stands side by side to debate and celebrate the now and the future," said Matt Scheckner, CEO of Stillwell Partners which produces Advertising Week globally.
Scheckner will be accompanied by Kathleen Saxton, founder of the London-based Talent Firm, The Lighthouse Company, who has been instrumental in bringing a new edition of Advertising Week to the United Kingdom. "Leading the way forward is the foundation of Advertising Week and we are delighted to help build a bridge from New York to London and to connect talent past, present and future from all corners of the globe," said Saxton who will Chair an Advisory Board that includes:
|Paul Bainsfair, Director General, IPA
|Nick Bampton, Commercial Director, Channel 5
|Mark Creighton, Chief Executive Officer, Mindshare
|Julian Lloyd Evans, Managing Director of Advertising, Dennis Publishing
|Tom George, Chairman of Northern Europe, MEC
|Nigel Gilbert, General Manager EMEA, AppNexus
|Josh Graff, Director, Marketing Solutions EMEA, LinkedIn
|Chris Goldson, Creative Sales Director, ITV
|Greg Grimmer, Partner, Hurrell Moseley Dawson & Grimmer
|Stephen Haines, UK Sales Director, Facebook
|Tracy Halliwell, Director of Business Tourism & Major Events, London & Partners
|Tim Hipperson, incoming Chief Executive Officer, ZenithOptimedia
|Andy Hart, General Manager, Advertising & Online UK, Microsoft
|Paul Lavoie, Chairman, Co-Founder, TAXI
|David Mansfield, Director, The Drive Partnership
|Moray MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer Worldwide
|Nikki Mendonça, President, of Europe, OMD
|David Pemsel, Chief Commercial Officer, Guardian News & Media
|Kate Robertson, UK Group Chairman, HAVAS WORLDWIDE
|Seb Royce, Ex ECD, GlueIsobar
|Bryan Scott, Marketing Communications Director, Metro
|Linda Smith, Executive Chair, RAB
|Phil Stokes, Partner, EMEA TICE & Entertainment & Media Leader, PwC
Welcoming Advertising Week to Europe are also advertising trade body IPA and London & Partners with both organizations providing extensive support.
"Advertising Week is the only one of its kind in the world and the IPA is looking forward to playing a part in bringing it alive on its first European platform. The UK's creative industries are at the forefront of innovation and so it seems fitting that London has been chosen to play host to what will be an amazing coming together of talent, expertise, and thought leadership from across Europe, The IPA is encouraging its member agencies to take full advantage of this week which could form a major part of any agency's annual CPD requirements.
And we are thrilled by Advertising Week's support for our Creative Pioneers Challenge which was founded in order to create the next generation of creative and digital talent to ensure our industry continues to evolve and remain at the cutting edge," said IPA President Nicola Mendelsohn.
Overall, a portion of the proceeds generated from Advertising Week's evening celebrations will go to support the IPA's Creative Pioneers programme and the UK's Historic Advertising Trust.
Also welcoming Advertising Week Europe's launch is London & Partners.
"London is very excited to be welcoming Advertising Week Europe this spring. Following such a momentous year for the capital, with landmark events from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, London is no stranger to the power of advertising, marketing and media, and we're delighted that this event has chosen London as its inaugural home for their first European event. A location to compliment a meeting of creative minds, London is a city that pushes the boundaries of innovation and creativity, attracting the best in talent and the creative industries who recognise the capital as a thriving environment for business." said Tracy Halliwell, Director of Business Tourism & Major Events, London & Partners.
On behalf of the Corporate Partners, Fru Hazlitt, MD Commercial, Online & Interactive, ITV plc., said: "We're really looking forward to Advertising Week Europe coming to the UK. It promises to be a real festival of advertising, joining together colleagues from across the industry to debate some of our biggest topics, hear from some exceptional speakers, and spend time celebrating the fantastically creative business of advertising."
Registration to Advertising Week Europe is now open at www.advertisingweek.eu
Delegate tickets are £249, which allows for attendance at all BAFTA Seminars. Super Delegate tickets are £499 and include the Seminar program plus passes to select evening events.
Regarding travel to London, The Morgans Hotel Group's St. Martins Lane is the Official Hotel of Advertising Week Europe. Preferred rates are available at www.advertisingweek.eu.


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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2002 2:34 am
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O.k. Last week, I ordered a bipost to household cord from Paramount Cords. Well, they only shipped it this Monday.
Which means it may not come by Friday.
Which would really suck for me. I have a Halloween party I am going to and I decided to go as the Ghost of Weegee. I even invested in a large amount of B&W Polaroid film for my 545 back. So I can take pictures of the guests and give it to them on the spot.
BUT sans a flash cord, my Sunpak 511 will be useless.
Now I have a household to male-PC cord on the Sunpak. So I'm thinking if the Paramount cord does not arrive, I might be able to kludge together something workable in time for the party.
Now the big question....
Can I do this? My (limited) understanding is that all these old flashes work off the principle of a simple switch. The flash cord carries a charge to the lens. When the lens is triggered, a contact closes and the circuit from the flash is completed causing it to go off. Of course the timing of this is key (hence X synch and M synch).
Now, if this is the case, it should be somewhat simple (I hope) to make a bi-post to female pc adapter.
So, can I do this? What will I need? Did I buy 40 sheets of Polaroid film for nothing?
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2002 3:17 am
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Ok, here goes;
1). Turn your strobe on and when the ready light comes on connect the center lead of the pc cord to the outer sleve of the pc cord with a piece of wire and the flash fires!!
2). If you do not want to cut the end off the current sync cord for this flash then go to your local camera shop and get an PC to PC extension cord, length not too important.
3). Take your bi-post lens shutter with you to Radio Shack and get crimp on Butt Connector(s), pin connectors or other terminal that has one crimp end for small guage wire, 22- 18, and one end that will fit tightly on the post of your shutter contacts, they may be different sizes so try both.
4). purchase terminals, crimping tool, soldering iron and Rosin Core solder recomended.
5). Cut end off sync cord and strip back insulation on outer jacket 2 to 2 1/2 inches, crimp or solder a connector to the end of this wire, its usually a braided that wraps around the inner lead, if not then srtip back just enough to fit into the crimp terminal or the solder fitting. Now strip the other wire according to the latter and connect to terminal for the other post.
6). plug terminals onto bi-post, connect pc connectors to flash, turn flash on, and test fire, if you did all well it should work.
7). Tape PC connectors when connected as they tend to come apart easily.
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Location: Massachusetts
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2002 7:54 pm
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Hi, you didn't specify your area in AZ but perhaps you might try a pro camera shop if there are any nearby. The Paramount Household-to-Bipost 5 or 6 ft coiled cords are so-called "stock" items, one of which i picked up at a pro shop about 40 miles from me.
Some time ago I did, however, need to have a "custom" Sunpak-tip-to-Bipost coiled cord made for my Sunpak 522 and i had the same type of delayed shipping problems that you describe.
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2002 7:09 pm
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I know this is very late, but IIRC all those 7 steps are not needed, nor is a kludge. As you are aware, your 511 does not need the special SunPak 3 prong cord (the 3d prong only serves to prevent plugging into an AC outlet - which gives us a clue).
While I haven't had to do this (having collected a number of bi-post to HH sync cords over time), my recollection is that a Norelco (perhaps any ?) electric shaver AC cord fits the bi-post terminals and (obviously) the HH female on any flash using such connection (e.g. Strobonars, SunPak 511 & 611, and I'm sure a bunch of others).
It may be that you have to split the shaver end plug into two separate parts in order to fit the spacing of the bi-post, or it might be perfect as is - don't remember for sure.
If you have a friend (or yourself) who has used electric razors (only Norelco??) for any number of years (and hates to throw "perfectly useable" things away, you probably have a ready source for one or more bi-post to HH sync cords.
Hope this will help someone in the future who is between a rock and a hard place for such a sync cord.
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Posts: 8
Location: North Texas
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2002 1:23 pm
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Thanks for posting that tip! I have a Sunpak 611 on the way, and was wondering if my old bipost to HH was still working (it came with the camera, and I haven't tried it).
I looked at my razors (both a Remington and a Norelco), and they use exactly the same cord. One little cut with an Xacto knife, and it fits like a champ! The bipost pins are just a hair closer together than the holes on the plug, so I had to make two cuts and remove the sliver of rubber in the center - give the cord a slight squeeze and it slips right on to the bipost connector!
(and it still works on the razor also!)
This is really the neatest tip I've read! Thanks for posting.
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Since the opening of Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700–1915, the Costume and Textiles Department has received many requests to share how we created the paper wigs seen on the exhibition mannequins. The process of hand-crafting the wigs began nine months before the opening of the show as the curators were finalizing their exhibition checklist of fashionable dress and deciding on display methods. While we were very excited to share the fantastic new collection of European clothing with the public, secondary details such as hairstyles and accessories were essential to shaping a stylish, historically correct presentation.
In order to accurately recreate hairstyles of the past, we looked at portraits, fashion plates, and photographs corresponding to the historical periods of each ensemble. Factors such as the purpose of the clothing (e.g., court dress, at-home dressing gown) and if the mannequin would be wearing a hat were considered.
An example of the research we used to determine hairstyles for the ensembles. Le Bon Ton, no.868, August 1901, Doris Stein Research Center
Dress, France, c. 1900, purchased with funds provided by Suzanne A. Saperstein and Michael and Ellen Michelson, with additional funding from the Costume Council, the Edgerton Foundation, Gail and Gerald Oppenheimer, Maureen H. Shapiro, Grace Tsao, and Lenore and Richard Wayne
Once dry, the molded buckram was removed from the form and trimmed into a cap. The cap was the base for building the hairstyle.
The fibre rush was flattened and cut into narrow strips, then hot glued onto the outside of the buckram cap.
Some of the wigs were filled with padding to maintain their shapes. Ribbons and feathers were added as finishing touches.
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February 13, 2010
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*Phew* is it hawt in herrre?!
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- Lorabell
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He's smoking hot. Will be at the newsstand on Feb. 23rd to buy.ReplyDelete
Man I'm seriously jealousy of Norman Jean Roy skills.ReplyDelete
Um ..holy mother!! That is seriously HOT!!! K, time for a cold shower...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 13, 2010 at 10:39 PM
I like the first one, but are these proof that he still doesn't have a publicist?ReplyDelete
@ Anon. LolReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 2:58 AM
Come on! Teenage Girls look at this web site. Do you really have to post naked pictures.ReplyDelete
@ Anon: Most of the things said on this site by fans themseleves are not even teen-appropriate.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:46 AM
Ick. Predictable shots, show childish fear of male nudity and inability to fathom equality in male female sexual relationships. The fact that they came out on Valentines day is a complete fail by team Rob. I don't think girls need to be sheltered from these because they will find them creepy. My girls formed their own opinion and it isn't positive. We debunked the excuse of female form being the only form that is ever and always shown nude by viewing some Greek art that has withstood the test of time, which these photos won't.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:51 AM
^ Umm, it wasn't Rob's team who released these pics now, it was the mag and I suppose they just usually release pics some days before the mag hits the stands, it's called promotion.ReplyDelete
And yet again, this is a shoot for Details magazine, it's a men's mag, they always have naked girls in it. This is very artsy and not cheap at all. And this is no more or less suitable to younger eyes that the Kellan Calvin Klein shots...
oh man, this just makes it that much easier for the domward/darkward/masterward crowdReplyDelete
no more need to pic manip!
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 1:36 PM
hi,there are like 150 new post on the google about these pics,and it coming and coming since yesturday like huricane.my question is-what the hell is that???????????did anybody read that article?and you did not find it disturbing?listen,i understand his sense of humor,i really do,but it was not funny.it was sick.first of all if is someone leading actor in most romantic movie in ages,alongside actor who suppossed be his love(i dont care if that is true or not,people basically believe that and they never denied that)its totally inaproppriate let him do such a pictures.if he supposed to be romantic-die-for-true-love character,how they could let him ruin that image like that?second of all,whole his interview is like he is high.i dont care he got hungover,and different sense of humor,things he said there totally ruin his image.its the same like when harry potter stars would say they like group sex.all this people are characters in some kind of movies when they have responsibility to act not to ruin that immage.twillight is huge succes,books are brilliant and of course better than a movie,but movies with no doubt are just perfect.but movie would be nothing if there would not be robsten and their chemistry.without that,it would be only movie.people like to believe there is more than a friendship between rob and kristen and it does not matter if its true or not,they like that dream and buy it.until they believe it its ok,specially when they let them believe that and even continue with rumorse.once somebody ruin that immage,gold bouble pop.everywhere on the net you can read that summit bosses dont want robsten go out with their romance becouse it would make on screen romance bella-jacob less believable,and it could hurt them on the place where it hurt most-wallet.so what about this?how milions of fans could absorve picturse of rob with naked woman,without question what kris is going to say about this?even it does not matter.how coud people buy edvard-bella romance if he presenting himself like this?if somebody like him talking about things what are totally inaproppriate.did anybody think,or is he though that his fan base is younger as age 7?all these kids searching net for his name to find news about him or movie.i can definitely imagine parents faces today as they would like to explain what he ment when he said he hate vagina,his coment on his penis,his theory about fish cartoon character,or his relationship to nobody but a dog.his comment on 80' porn is also very confusing.twillight has a huge fan base of all age,but only thanks to robsten romance and chemistry.once its allive,its making money-summit should know that.i would advice them put better eye on their big horse,if they want him make a good money for them,as base for that movie are love,romance and that is what pulling interest of fans from all over the world.everybody red the book,so everybody know whats going to happen to edward and bella,so everybody are only interesting in their on-screen performance and chemistry.and of course of screen romance.edward and bella romance-robsten-thats what making money.so i am very wondering why they letting him hurt that image?i understand they can no control his activities and further projects but for the love of the god-summit please give him some your adviser so he can watch what rob is going to say,becouse otherwise you can wave your money goodbye.my daughter found those images and was totally disgusted.in the end she said-at least thanks for the book.i totally lost my respect for this actor,and i would say kristen is better off.but if i could ask summit for something-please tell your big star that he would be nothing without twillight,and his succes is only thanks to kristen and her performance.without that it would not be "mister sexiest man allive".believe me.maybe he should think about that before he start acting like a fool and ruin image what can affect other people,and he should stop embarassing people around him.thank you.ReplyDelete
I'm not happy with the Details shoot either, but I think Rob is not a 17 yr. old boy, but a MAN. I think he is trying to show us that, just like a lot of stars, like Miley etc. I think he wants to get away from the fandom of 7 yr. old fans, & get on with other roles and not be stuck in a Twilight box. I also don't think he is ungrateful for the success Twilight has brought him, he is an intellegent man, & would be foolish to not appreciate it. It must be very difficult to be him, in the whirlwind he is in. Again, I really do not like the shoot at all, but I will always be a fan of Rob.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 2:53 PM
i'm soooo happy w/ the Details shoot. the pics are hot and the interview is amazing!!!!ReplyDelete
looks like we are being prepped for Bel Ami...i love it !!!!
another comment: has anyone seen Ashley Green's photo shoots, or Kellan Lutz's Calvin Klien ad & photos??? Don't just knock Rob. They all want to not be stuck in the younger fan base.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 2:57 PM
anon w/ the very long post...pls pls pls lighten up will you? this is just a photo shoot. this is not something that would kill somebody. Rob is an actor and he has a job to do. and pls dont make it sound as if Rob did some kind of a criminal act. geez, the way you sound makes me nervous for Rob. no wonder the young man is getting paranoid w/ these kind of followers ..sighs.ReplyDelete
@ Anon 8:36ReplyDelete
Damn. Calm down!
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:33 PM
We are calm. You just don't like our thoughts so don't read them. Yeah Rob is 23, not a child, so he could refuse to do this sort of shoot but didn't. Join the 21st century, this is not in a men's magazine it is all over the web. And we understand Rob is trying to look like a man we just don't consider these manly and wonder why he took a step backwards. We aren't dangerous, don't worry the most we will do is lose interest in Robward and perhaps that was what he wanted?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:03 PM
to person who has a problem with my mail-first of all it was not only pics.that interview was that what bothered me most.he know he did and will doing movie what is mostly watched by teenagers,who are googoling his name all day.and it does not seem funny for me to hear conversation between young girls like everyday stuff-"hey,did you know what robert hates?vagina..............!!!!.common!!!!!if he needs to get out from 7 year old fan base he should not make such a movie.i did not said he is criminal, but neither that he is inteligent.becouse i dont know him at all.i like twillight,i think robsten are cute,but thats all.i dont care about him.what i do care about are comments like that what can affect young generation.and its offend to women in general.and you are right about those followers.man,they are crazy,they idolizing their actor-role model without sense to critizes or see good from wrong.and i see them here a lott.very sorry for another long mail,i hope i am not going to "make you nervous for rob"again.jeez,he is not a god.he is only same as everybody else.you should realize that.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Very douchey of Rob to say he hates vajayjays in the Details article. Hot pics though. But I am mad that he said that, I mean does he mean chicks in general or just the specific parts of our anatomy? Lame and not well thought out answer Mr Rob!! Hangover notwithstanding, that was a WTF moment for me.ReplyDelete
Sarah in NC
Look! Rob is sitting down and naked women are standing around him for about 12 hours! It's all professional like, women walking around with probably shaved pelvic areas right in his face and he says he doesn't know what to say to the women because he's feeling awkward in this shoot because he is a shy British guy who has a different way of saying things anyway! Rob is not a douche! I'm a woman and I don't consider myself a vagina why are you offended unless you are a vagina! People call guys dicks all the time! What's the big deal! Rob is not a saint stop trying to put him in a box(Edward)! He's a shy 23 year old British guy! Leave him alone you haters!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Umm, guys, chill out will you. The vagina comment was a joke, a J-O-K-E. His way of saying he was uncomfortable during the shoot. He just has a very sarcastic sense of humor which I like. Also if I would do a photo shoot with naked men for 12 hours I's propably say I hate penis...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:23 AM
the differents is that he is not standing on the street and telling this to some of his friend.thanks so his profession he expressing his opinion in newspapers or tv.if i would say about somebody that he is a dick9 nobody cares.but if he said that,people care.and young kids adore him,so they realy swalloving what he says.if he hates to be around naked woman why he did that pics?i think he is grown up,he should make his own decision.people are not happy with his interview.i red one irish news.,they get crazy over that.if he is on spotlight he should considering his comments.nobody said he must be saint,but until he finish twillight he should stop act as a fool,cos people around him would be those to suffer.when it will eclipse promotion,you can ques what they going to ask him on first place?"rob,why you hate vagina?"i cant wait to see faces of his co-stars then.and stop be so offensive,nobody hate him.this is just constructive criticism.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:30 AM
please read his interview-he did not only quote vagina.he also talking about black people-using word n....s,about cartoon fish character to be stuck in his penis,and other things.i know he got hungover and different type of humor-but he cross the line.should not say that kind of stuff.if he got hungover should stay in bed and not giving interview.it was very offensive.he acted like totaly stupid fool.he should appologizeReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 8:52 PM
OMG people, can't you take a joke for crying out loud...jeez. Also this is a magazine for men not for little kids, so the subject is like that too. It's good that he does interviews like this too. It was the interviewer who brought up the 'N' word, she said that Rob says the word 'acting' like he'd say the 'N' word, like it was a bad thing, there was nothing offensive about it... nor in the cartoon fish thing? Did you actually read it, they were talking about tropical diseases (there actually is that kind of fish he was talking about) and they joked about it... JOKED. Also he was not hungover during the interview but during the photo shoot. Chill out people.This was a grown up interview for grown ups...ReplyDelete
Actually it's a British joke.ReplyDelete
A man goes to the doctor.
Says: DOCTOR! DOCTOR! I hate vaginas. I think I am allergic to them.
Doctor: Why do you think that sir?
Man: Because every time I am near them, I get terribly swollen and need to rub.
He was clearly joking, those with a sense of humour get it, dimwits take it out of context and misinterpret it, I see there are quite a few of those here...
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:54 PM
well i did not see it funny.he got hungover,as its quoted in interview(he said thanks im hungover).to the blackpeople coments-he said:what if we all act like n....s,it would be crazy(or like that).to the fish character-he said it will be funny if that fish would get lost in his track and end in his penis and it wold be like finding a nemo.to vagina-he did not said its a joke-perhaps he should.he said he hate vagina.i feel it as a insult not only to girls who did those pics but to woman in generall.to the gents mag you pointing,its all leaked on the net,kids googoling his name now reading and see it all.there are like 300 post from mags and newsparers from all over the world,so that does not matter.its also insult to Kristen,but there are allready info that he is not interesting in her anymore cos he allready seduce her-and thats only what he want.info is from e-news or radaronline on the right side.so you came with nice collors Rob.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM
i dont see it funny either.i never hear actor talk like that or gave inter.like that before.who he think he is?is this suppose to be funny in his country?strange humor.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 1:02 AM
For those of you complaining about Rob:ReplyDelete
- carliejstFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:17 PM
I'd rather see him naked and the models clothed!!!ReplyDelete


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i just got informed by a customer that emails that are adressed to an alias and then forwarded internally, do not go through spamassassin at all as there are no X-Spam headers.
as i use sieve to filter spam by the X-Spam Header (move spam to the users spam-folder), i was first pretty confused but i here the answer:
- as it has a X-Virus header the mail goes through amavis! (and therefore spamassassin?)
- first check the postfix logs to see if this mail is really marked as spam OR "Passed CLEAN"
- amavis just adds the X-Spam Headers if the score is above the limit defined with $sa_tag_level_deflt . if you want to always get those just lower it in the amavis config file and restart amavisd.
so if customers get spam that was "Passed CLEAN" by amavis, we need to investigate in the spamfiltering itself...
hope this helps someone not getting too confused (as it happened to me)...


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Hi, I am trying to write a program of which its purpose is to find steady-state temperatures using jacobi iterative method in a 2D environment.
The core function in my program that I want it to run in parallel is shown below, it's written in C:
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int findSteadyState (double **u, double **w)
double diff; /* Maximum temperature difference */
int its; /* Iteration count */
int i, j;
for (its = 0; its < max_its; its++) {
diff = 0.0;
#pragma omp parallel for shared(diff,M,N,w,u) private(i,j) schedule(static,50)
for (i = 1; i < M-1; i++) {
for (j = 1; j < N-1; j++) {
w[i][j] = 0.25 * (u[i-1][j] + u[i+1][j] + u[i][j-1] + u[i][j+1]);
if (fabs(w[i][j] - u[i][j]) > diff)
diff = fabs(w[i][j] - u[i][j]);
#pragma omp parallel for shared(M,N,w,u) private(i,j) schedule(static,50)
for (i = 1; i < M-1; i++)
for (j = 1; j < N-1; j++)
u[i][j] = w[i][j];
/* Terminate if temperatures have converged */
if (diff <= 0.001)
final_diff = diff;
return its;
Both M,N are equal to 200.
double **u is the array of temperatures calculated from the previous iteration.
double **w is the array of temperatures computed in the current iteration.
diff stores the largest temperature difference in the current iteration
if it has found that the largest temperature diff is smaller than 0.001
it's considered to have converged and then leave the loop and finally returns the total number of iterations.
To speed up the program a little bit, I tried to add some OpenMP directives into the functions.
As you can see, I added two work-sharing for-loop contructs.
But it turns out that the program sometimes gives correct results and sometimes wrong results, varying with different type schedule and chunk sizes.
For example, if I use the static schedule type with chunk size 50, it always gives correct results (It has been tested for more than 20 times).
However, if I use the dynamic schedule type with the chunk size 1, it always gives wrong results.
The correct results I mentioned are obtained from the sequential version of this function. And the sequential version of this function is in fact, just without the two work-sharing for-loop directives that I added.
I have been stuck for a few days and have no idea on what makes such a strange behaviour.
So would somebody please point me to the right direction?
Thanks so much for your help.


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Clarkson University's Deanna Errico Receives Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association Awards
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Deanna M. Errico, clinical assistant professor in the Physical Therapy program at Clarkson University, received two awards at the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association annual conference in January.
Errico received the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association Sheehan Award, the organization's highest award. It is presented to the athletic trainer whose character, commitment and achievements in the athletic training profession clearly exemplify the traits of Thomas J. Sheehan Sr., a founder of the EATA.
She also received the Presidential Award from the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association, which is given to the person who shows unselfish and dedicated efforts that have advanced the EATA and the athletic training profession. Errico is only the fourth person to receive this award.
Errico has been a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy since 2002. She has been a certified athletic trainer since 1992 and a licensed physical therapist since 2002. Her research interests include problem-based learning, systemic sclerosis, and sustainability and the environment.
She received her doctorate in physical therapy from Simmons College, her master of physical therapy degree from Clarkson University, her master of science in education from Alfred University, and her bachelor of science in sport and exercise studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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Discussion in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' started by Captain Kathryn, Apr 26, 2013.
I always believed she took off her combadge and reattached it to her undershirt.
That would be far more practical than wearing two communicators, so I'm inclined to agree there.
I think it's cool and progressive that they had the foresight to include LGBT extras.
I think a better question is why did DS9 (and subseqently Voyager) have different uniforms than TNG during the 2 seasons that they ran concurrently? Was this ever explained?
Perhaps, the DSN style uniform was being phased in, and as DSN was a new posting it got the new uniform.
I always thought of the early DS9/VOY uniform a type of fatigues to be worn in the field and it was up to the commanding officer to decide which dress code they wanted their people wearing. Though Generations got silly with people just randomly changing their uniforms from scene to scene.
That's pretty much it, IMO. They did seem more like fatigues or work coveralls.
But the way they were presented in VOY made them look more like a new specific starship duty uniform that was only in service for a couple of years.
I dunno. If we go with the idea of the latter uniform being fatigues the use of them makes sense if the people wearing them had to do some dirty work for awhile. I always imagined that the Enterprise-D was undergoing some major internal upgrades at the time of Generations.
So by that logic I could see the Engineering crew in them then. Maybe even the security. But literally seeing people randomly change uniforms from scene to scene was just silly. Though I guess it explains why half the lights weren't working.
This makes the most sense seeing as Sisko changes to the TNG style uniform while he's on Earth in season 4's "Homefront" & "Paradise Lost".
The running joke (as told by one of the TNG writers at a convention) was that the E-D happened to be in transition at the time of "Generations" and the crew were being issued new uniforms automatically the next time they took a shower. This is borne out when Geordi came back from being kidnapped, bathed, and he was in the new uniform. The logic sorta stops though when you realize neither Troi nor Crusher change for the whole movie. Worf stayed in his uniform the whole time, but hey, he's Klingon.
It was also painfully obvious the rest of the cast were just using the available uniforms from DS9 (except for Stewart and Spiner, who had custom ones made for them). The extras in the background could be chosen to fit them, but not the principals; as a result, Riker's sleeves were way too short and had to be rolled up to disguise the fact, and LaForge's sleeves were way too long!
I think it still makes sense, if we assume that parts of the fleet got the new uniforms handed out to test them in the field. The Enterprise crew, like the Rest of the fleet got the new uniforms when those were approved. Since the Uniform updates are field oriented the higher ranks from Admiral and above have no immediate need to change till the old uniform wears out.
Maybe each commander gets to choose the dress code in their command. On DS9 Sisko is in charge, so he can choose one style; but when he's on Earth he's under Layton's command, so he wears what Layton tells him to wear. Picard was obviously pretty liberal in his uniform policy (see: Troi). The various extras with the old uniforms in DS9 could be people from other ships, etc.
(By the time STO rolls around, it's a free-for-all.)
The E-D uniforms durin' GEN is consistent with the series, though. When the new uniforms were introduced at the beginnin' of the third season there were still extras in the background wearin' the seasons 1 & 2 style uniforms, 'til finally everyone was wearin' the same thing.
Even after the old uniforms went away, they were never all wearing the same thing.
There was the two-piece pants and shirt worn by the male main characters and some background characters, the one piece zip-in-the-back worn by the female main characters and some background characters, and the one piece zip-in-the-front worn by most background characters. Those were actually the S1/S2 uniforms altered to look like the new ones.
Different uniforms for different situations. Picard changed his because he was going into a danger planet-side; LaForge may have been expecting to do heavy maintenance work in engineering; Riker may have been down there too or doing other work below decks; and Data may have changed into the then new uniforms because nobody told him he couldn't perhaps.
That, sir... I would call a stretch.
Given all the other far more outlandish things that has happened in Trek since its inception, it really isn't.
Didn't they have to squeeze Frakes' frame into Avery Brooks' uniform?
As far as the odd mixture of uniforms in "Generations," the sasme thing happened in TNG season three. That was sort of a transition season, with the main cast wearing new uniforms (which were slightly altered during the course of the first part of the season to eliminate the front seams) and most of the extras and background characters wearing the old first and second season uniforms.
Also worth mentioning that the notion of different Starfleet crews wearing different uniforms at the same time was nothing new either: the Antares crew in "Charlie X" wear The Cage/WNMHGB uniforms when they meet up with Kirk (who is wearing the standard Enterprise variant).
IMO the best explanation is that Starfleet is just loose with the uniform code.
Yes, and it makes sense for the majority of cases.
...then, you've got stuff like, Picard critizising Ro Laren for wearing her beloved ear ring - which btw is a cultural expression. So, Worf is allowed to wear his sash but Ro isn't?
..Ok, I agree, you can say that Picard wanted to troll Ro because she was such a misfit.
But are there any other cases where someone gets criticised because of things like that?
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Jennifer Hudson is the best mom. Well, at least according to her fiancé David Otunga.
In a recent article with People, Otunga says he couldn't ask for a better mother of the couple's two-year-old son, David, Jr. "I'm blessed to have such a wonderful woman in my life who cares for our child so lovingly," he told the mag. "It's made me love her just that much more."
J Hud chalks this up to her own upbringing: "I care for my child like my mommy cared for me."
During the murder trial of William Balfour, the man who was recently found guilty of killing the singer's mom, brother and 7-year-old nephew back in 2008, Hudson spoke openly about her relationship with her mother, testifying that she slept with her until she was 16 years old. She also admitted that she would sign blank check and leave them for her mother so that she could pay household bills.
The couple plans to include their baby boy in their upcoming wedding. The two, who have been engaged for nearly four years, were waiting for the trial to end before getting hitched.
"That was something that was hanging over our heads for so long, and now we feel like we can finally breathe a sigh of relief," Otunga said. "Everything is good now."
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A well-known consumer advocacy group has released a new report on kids' meals and says many big restaurant chains are failing when it comes to nutritional standards. This new report comes from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Many parents tell Ruth to the Rescue they struggle to find healthier options for their children.
"I think a lot of the kids meals out there are very unhealthy, a lot of them don't give good options," said Alison Woodington, of Allen Park.
"Well, we don't eat out a lot because of that," added Leah Chance of Southwest Detroit, "When you go out, there's not a whole lot to choose from."
What's Inside Those Kids' Meals?
The Center for Science in the Public Interest analyzed kids' meals at many of the top restaurant chains in America. It says 97 percent of the nearly 3,500 meal possibilities did not meet the Center's established nutritional requirements. According to the Center's standards, the average meal for children should not exceed 430 calories. It also measures other things like sodium levels and saturated fats.
There's another statistic that jumps out from this new report. The CSPI also looked at the meal in regards to nutrition standards set by the National Restaurant Association. The Center for Science in the Public Interest says 91 percent of the kids meals do not even meet the standards set by the restaurant industry's lobbying group Kids
LiveWell Program.
At 19 chains, the Center says not a single combination of items offered for children met CSPI's nutrition standards.
Here are some of the least healthy kids' meals according to the CSPI:
*Applebee's Grilled Cheese on Sourdough Bread with Fries and 2 percent Chocolate Milk- 1,210 calories
*Ruby Tuesday's Mac 'm Cheese, White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Fruit Punch 860 calories
*Denny's Jr. Cheeseburger and French Fries 980 calories
*Chili's Pepperoni Pizza with Homestyle Fries and Soda 1,010 calories
The CSPI also says at nine of those 19 chains not a single kids' meal met the standards set by the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell standards. Those chains included McDonald's, Popeye's, Chipotle, and Hardee's.
It says at Wendy's only 5 percent of 40 possible kids' meals met CSPI's standards, and at Burger King, just 20% of the 15 possible kids' meals meat the CSPI criteria.
The last time the CSPI reviewed kids' meal was back in 2008.
Giving Parents A Choice
Some restaurants like Applebee's have a wide range of caloric totals for their kids meals. For instance, its Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Fries and Chocolate Milk has more than 1,200 calories. On the same menu, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Broccoli, and Milk have about 360 calories.
A spokesman for Applebee's told Ruth to the Rescue its menu gives families a choice about what kind of meals to buy for their children. He also said the chain plans to further expand its Kids LiveWell menu offerings in the next year.
Which Chain Gets Kudos?
The Center for Science in the Public Interest says the one chain that seems to be getting the message is Subway. It says all eight of the Fresh Fit for Kids meal combinations on the Subway menu meet the Center's standards. Plus, the chain does not offer sugar drinks as an option with its kids meals.
Some of the moms we spoke with agree that Subway is one of the better options out there.
"They do offer healthier choices and no fried foods," said Leah Chance of Southwest Detroit.
Ruby Tuesday's Responds
The popular chain of Ruby Tuesdays is also responding to the new report. A spokesperson released this statement on the chain's behalf. It's also touting variety and choice as key elements on its menu.
"Offering better-for-you food is a primary objective at Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Our culinary team strives to create dishes that not only provide kids a wide variety of foods to choose from, but are also balanced and have a good selection of fruits and vegetables. We removed French fries as a side option on the kids' menu a few years back (they're still available by request) and weave noticed a shift in preference from our younger diners. They're ordering more grilled chicken, fruits and veggies. Ruby Tuesday offers grilled chicken as a lean protein option and our kids' menu side choices include grapes, fresh grilled zucchini, apples, sugar snap peas, fresh grilled green beans, broccoli, and white cheddar mashed potatoes. This allows the parents healthier fare for their children if they choose. Another favorite amongst our younger diners is the Create Your Own Garden Bar. Our Garden Bar is loaded with fresh vegetable choices and provides endless combinations. Also, we removed all added transfats out of our food close to two years ago."
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By Amanda Wicks
Lady Gaga is among the list of artists who have signed an open letter urging the Texas Senate to reject recently filed anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Related: Watch Metallica & Lady Gaga's GRAMMY Performance, Now with Working Audio
Besides Gaga, Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae, Panic! At the Disco, Sia, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tegan & Sara, Bon Iver and more have added their names to the letter.
The letter criticizes Senate Bill 6, which would require people to use bathrooms associated with their biology rather than their gender, and in that way mirror North Carolina's House Bill 2. At the moment, local laws permit people to use bathrooms based on their gender. The bill's author Senator Lois Kolkhorst has stated it is intended to keep men from entering women's bathrooms. (via The Texas Tribune).
"It is up to you whether these bills will become law, and we are watching," the letter states. "It is up to us to commit to doing everything within our power to make sure all of our fans, crews and fellow artists feel safe and welcome, where we go."
Following HB2's passage, many artists, including Bruce Springsteen, canceled shows in North Carolina as a way to protest.


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Hi everyone,
I'm just popping in here to perhaps put some perspective on the news of the last few hours.
I'd like to remind everyone that even though our wishes for Rob and Kristen are a fantasy-like happily ever after, real life doesn't ever end up that way. Especially when you are young and have so many temptations placed before you. Rob and Kristen are both consenting adults and can do what they wish. Was it a devastatingly stupid thing? Yes. Will it ruin her life and possibly his along with those of another family? Yes. I'm sick about it, I'm stunned by it, and I have no idea how much damage will be done by the end.
However, I do know I've done stupid things, too (not like Kristen, just to be clear). My husband has done stupid things, my kids will, my grandkids will, and so will all of you. It hurts like hell, but it didn't ruin me. Instead, it made me stronger and much wiser. Hopefully, that will be equally as true for everyone in this horrid situation.
What I also want to point out is that we as fans helped to cause this mess. Not the affair, that's all on Kristen and Rupert and is theirs to fix, but the upheaval and anger is all ours.
Yep, we have to claim it.
We forced two young adults to compete with an epic fantasy. We made their relationship into the unreal thing that made us fall in love with Twilight. That's not fair to Rob or Kristen, and it's not healthy for us. They call us fans (fanatics) for a reason, and sometimes those reasons aren't good. This is one of those times. We made them have an epic love that transcended all else. It isn't fair to them. In fact, it may be the most hurtful thing our fandom has ever done to them and to ourselves.
Rob and Kristen are just two young human beings, and young humans are well known for their mistakes. Let them make it. Their relationship isn't like Edward and Bella no matter how much we want it to be. They are real, and real people do dumb stuff. Let them. They have a right to it, just like all of us do.
And for all of them, and their families, I pray that they take this horrid event and build better, stronger lives because of it.
I'll climb down from the soapbox and let you all have fun now.


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For Immediate Release
April 18, 2012
CONTACT: Corey Ray
(202) 514-5328
Competitive Grant Program Funds Innovative Policing Projects
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced the solicitation of applications under the Community Policing Development grant program, which funds a broad range of projects intended to advance community policing practices.
The 2012 CPD Program has been established to fund specific project needs related to the following topic areas: (1) community policing enhancement; (2) ethics and integrity; (3) policing in the new economy; (4) child and youth safety; (5) police operations; (6) officer safety and wellness; (7) veterans support. In addition to these specific project needs, there will also be an open topic area for the submission of proposals focused on other community policing-related topics that benefit the wider law enforcement field not listed here.
"The law enforcement field is consistent in their efforts to seek out best practices, advanced training and successful policies," said COPS Director Bernard K. Melekian. "The Community Policing Development program is designed to support innovative ideas and deliver new practices that can benefit our law enforcement agencies and help keep our communities safe."
The Community Policing Development Program is open to all public governmental agencies, profit and non-profit institutions, universities, community groups and faith based organizations. Proposals should be of national relevance, significantly advance the field of community policing, and demonstrate an understanding of community policing as it pertains to the application topic. Initiatives that primarily or solely benefit one or a limited number of law enforcement agencies or other entities will not be considered for funding. All applications must be submitted online by May 21, 2012 (5:00 PM ET). To learn more about the Community Policing Development grant program and how to apply, please visit http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=2450.