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What is leadership? For nine Step Up to Leadership graduates, leadership is a way for them to get involved and help transform the community into something better.
On Wednesday afternoon, following a dinner catered by Settlers Inn, each graduate spoke in front of a crowd at the Second annual graduation, which occurred at the Boonville High School Commons. The graduates were asked to speak about their passion. After going through a 12 week course in leadership, what seemed so distant at the beginning now is within reach.
"Usually when I speak at these graduations, often I give words of encouragement about taking what you have learned and going out into your community and doing something with it. You guys have already done that. I am so impressed with what you have done and I am anxious to see where it goes from here," Central Missouri Community Action Community Services Director Angela Hirsch said.
Graduate Lisa Keel talked about her passion for starting a clothes closet for individuals who cannot afford to buy clothes. Graduate Roger Harris spoke about his love for gardening and helping individuals learn how to grow plants and vegetables. Harris began the People's Food Guild, a project the graduates have been assisting with since the class began.
Graduate Jeff Gowin spoke about his past and the help he received from friends and from Central Missouri Community Action. Graduate Corey Best spoke of tackling large issues facing this world including borders and government.
"I asked myself what can I do to help this community? Whether it is helping jump start a scooter or buying a homeless man his favorite meal, I would like to help in uncommon ways," Best said.
The guest speaker for the evening was Len Shafer, a 2012 Step Up to Leadership graduate. Shafer expressed to the class the need to understand the way the country is run. He also encouraged the graduates to learn from history.
Shafer is currently serving as Vice President of the Community Action Team. He described some of the activities the group was involved in, including a bag drive to benefit the food pantry.
"We recently celebrated our countries 237th birthday. It signifies a thing dear to my heart, the constitution and the Bill of Rights," Shafer said.
During his speech, Shafer called all the graduates up to read the United States Bill of Rights.
"Dr. Seuss says to us, you have a brain in your head, you have feet in your shoes. Your passions can take you wherever you choose. A leader is not someone in a position, a leader is not someone who simply has a title. A leader is someone who brings to the community a passion, a theory that other people want to follow and believe in," Hirsch said.


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The Howard and Judith Kahalas Term Scholarship
For Boston attorney Howard M. Kahalas JD '72 and his wife Judith, the time is right for a $100,000 scholarship fund for Suffolk Law students—and for the kind of personal mentorship that can help a student with financial need make some of the difficult decisions required to succeed in a law career.
"We're grateful to the Kahalases for their generosity, both in terms of scholarship funds and Attorney Kahalas' time in mentoring students through the ups and downs of law school and beyond," Dean Camille A. Nelson said.
"Two important Suffolk Law goals are to provide access to a legal education to students with significant financial need, and to be a welcoming home for students from under-served communities. These goals are particularly important to the Kahalases, and they saw an immediate way to help make these critical goals a reality."
Scholarship summary
The Howard and Judith Kahalas Term Scholarship Fund totals $100,000 and provides scholarship grants of $10,000 for up to two students per year who have demonstrated financial need and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher upon graduation from a four-year accredited college or university. Howard Kahalas also will mentor scholarship recipients.
Applicants must show demonstrated service to their communities, demonstrated leadership and other extracurricular activities evincing the potential to be strong law students.
Preference will be given to students who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in law school education (African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander).
Applicants must submit a personal essay of no more than 500 words and two recommendations from college or university faculty.
About Howard M. Kahalas
Howard M. Kahalas is the principal of the Law Office of Howard M. Kahalas, P.C. He established his firm in 1981, after several years as a sole practitioner specializing in criminal trial work, personal injury and workers compensation. His more than 35 years of experience as a Boston personal injury attorney include being awarded several multi-million-dollar verdicts or settlements for his clients. A 1969 graduate of Boston University's College of Liberal Arts, Kahalas earned his law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1972. He is a past member of the Judicial Nominating Commission, serving more than eight years under three governors.

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Wilcox leads Washington over SLU 66-61
SEATTLE (AP) C.J. Wilcox finished 27 points, just off his career-high, Aziz N'Diaye scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, and Washington snapped a two-game home losing streak by holding on for a 66-61 win over Saint Louis on Wednesday night.
Thinned by injuries, the Huskies (3-3) went just seven players deep, but had enough to overcome the Billikens (3-3) and avenge a 13-point loss last season in St. Louis.
Wilcox had one of the most efficient games in Washington history, hitting 11 of 13 shots, including 4 of 5 on 3-pointers. He just missed his career high of 28 set in Saturday's home loss to Colorado State. The Huskies avoided their first three-game home non-conference losing streak since 1994.
Cody Ellis led the Billikens with 14 points off the bench. It was Saint Louis' last game away from home before conference play begins in early January.


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 20th Apr 2012 20:09 UTC, submitted by fran
"Linux vendor Canonical said it has 'no interest' in Linux kernel development. Two weeks ago a Linux Foundation report showed that since version 2.6.32, Microsoft had committed more code to the Linux kernel than Canonical. Since then, Canonical has faced claims from rivals that it does not contribute to Linux as much as it should given its popularity. Recently Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth told The Inquirer that his company has no interest in contributing to the Linux kernel." Why is this such a bad thing? You can contribute more to open source than code alone. Like, I don't know, users?
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2013) – In the midst of the holiday season, members of the ETSU women's basketball team took time Tuesday to give back to the community and provide service to its supporters from throughout Johnson City.
"Thanksgiving week is the perfect time for our team to give back to the Johnson City community," said first-year ETSU head coach Brittney Ezell. "We, as a program, have a multitude of things to be thankful for and what better ways to express our gratitude than to have our players serve others."
Student-athletes Maria Bond (Macon, Ga.), Cara Bowling (Elizabethton, Tenn.) Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.) and Brianna McQueen (Jonesboro, Ga.) provided time Tuesday as campus hosts for the fifth-graders from Andrew Johnson Elementary inside ETSU's D.P. Culp Center.
Later in the day, Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.), Ashley Miles (Bowie, Md.), Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and Adriane Vaughan (Midlothian, Va.) volunteered their efforts as baggers for the United Way at Food City near campus.
According to Ezell, these community service efforts are critical components in the progression of the program itself and the student-athletes that represent it.
"I am so proud of the growth of our program and of the personal development of the young women in it," said Ezell. "Our student-athletes are given a tremendous opportunity to represent ETSU, so making time in our schedules to serve our community is truly a joy and an honor."
The Blue and Gold will have some time off over the Thanksgiving holiday before returning to Brooks Gym on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. to face the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
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Roger Dale Brown: Painting Maine
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Plein-air artist Roger Dale Brown brings his signature style to Haynes Galleries in a midsummer show showcasing larger and smaller works in "Roger Dale Brown: Painting Maine." Painted from life, Roger's landscapes of midcoast Maine will be on view from July 31 thru August 30 at 91 Main Street in Thomaston. A reception to celebrate the opening will take place from 5 to 7:30 pm, July 31. The event is free and open to the public.
Brown, who calls Tennessee home, has traveled to Maine several times in the last few years to paint the state's famous coastlines. Many of the new pieces in the exhibition were begun or inspired by his visit in 2013. He finds himself mesmerized by the charm, history, and natural beauty of Maine. "It has an old soul," says Brown. "Artists are naturally drawn to it. It's more spiritual."
That spiritual, artistic quality is essential to Brown's style and general approach to painting. He paints the places that speak to him, the ones that conjure some emotion. And he does so by painting from life amongst the elements that inspire him whenever possible.
To capture the beauty Brown sees in Maine, he employs a delicate mix of Impressionism and Realism. Each scene calls for a different technique. Brushstrokes can range from loose to tight, and color can be built up through thin layers to thick impasto— whatever is needed to conjure the feeling Brown himself felt that day. The result is work that feels real, like you're there standing amongst the sand, sea and and rocks. You can almost smell the saltwater and feel the warmth of the sun.
"Maine is an artist's dream," says Gary R. Haynes, gallery founder and long-time friend of Brown's. "Artists have come here for generations, but Roger's looking at it from a new angle. He's aware of the history of place, but he doesn't let that distract from his vision. He wants to share the essence of the place in a fresh way and he does that beautifully."
Transporting viewers to the moment he painted the beauty of nature before him is a skill Brown has acquired through years of painting en plein air. Committed to his craft, he never stops pushing himself. Brown is always looking to grow as an artist.
"Roger Dale Brown: Painting Maine" is a chance to savor the beauty that is Maine. It's a chance to revisit an iconic terrain from a new perspective. And it's a chance feel the emotion and experience the artistry of one of today's top landscape artists.
Haynes Galleries is located at 91 Main Street, Thomaston, Maine. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment. For more information, visit www.haynesgalleries.com or email email@example.com


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I don't think its like saying specific apps are bad at all. In fact I meant quite the opposite, you expect apps to be tailored for specific devices, you expect websites to work across them all.
You wouldn't have 4 versions of a website, one for IE, FF Chrome and Safari, would you? We've all seen / had the discussion about Progressive enhancement and all that jazz, its okay for something to not look like a carbon copy across different browsers / systems, so surely the same rules apply to mobile? You want one mobile site, that works across multiple OS/Devices – maybe with a slightly different experience for each one.
Creating websites that are tailored to an individual device is sort of totally the opposite to the view that's come about in the 'standards generation' of designers and developers like ourselves. Or am I missing something? Like I said, I don't do a great deal of mobile.


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The Society for Mathematical Psychology promotes the advancement and communication of research in mathematical psychology and related disciplines. Mathematical psychology is broadly defined to include work of a theoretical character that uses mathematical methods, formal logic, or computer simulation. The Society journal is the Journal of Mathematical Psychology.
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The UVa Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology invites applicants for a faculty position in Quantitative Psychology at the rank of Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate (tenured) Professor. We seek candidates dedicated to our research mission and passionate about teaching in a world-class institution.
The UVa Quantitative Psychology area provides PhD and Postdoctoral training while maintaining a research focus on statistical, computational and mathematical modeling of complex data. The collaborative environment is rich, including University-wide links with the schools of Engineering, Medicine and Education as well as national and international collaborations, e.g., the OpenMx project and the Max Planck International School for the Life Course. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are developing novel methods and models, implementing open source software, and collaborating broadly in one or more of the substantive areas represented in the UVa Psychology Department: Developmental, Cognitive, Clinical, Community, and Systems and Sensory Neuroscience.
The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, with 10,000 students and 750 faculty members, is the largest of the University of Virginia's 11 schools and is the institution's intellectual core. Our mission is to equip students with the ability and desire to make a difference in the world and inspire others to do the same. We aspire to be an international leader in research and graduate education while maintaining our long-standing reputation for excellence in undergraduate education.
Applicants must have received a PhD in psychology or related field at the time of application.
In addition to developing external funding to support research endeavors, candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and provide service to the University, Department, and professional organizations.
Review of applications will begin November 7, 2013; however, the position will remain open until filled. The appointment start date will begin August 25, 2014.
To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0613039.
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The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.
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Dunia Finance (Dunia) is an Abu Dhabi headquartered finance company in the UAE, that is a strategic investment and alliance created by leading players.
Dunia aims to focus nationally on the key Affluent, Mass Affluent and Mass Market segments in the Consumer Financial services side, and on the SME and Small business customers on the Business Finance side. Dunia will aim through a nationwide presence in the UAE to provide a full-function product range, including a range of secured and unsecured loans, credit cards and financial planning services, as well as deposits for non-individual customers.
Dunia is unique in its use of a customer-centric approach that aims to deliver a differentiated, yet relevant, unique value proposition that caters to the holistic product, convenience, experience, and service expectations of clients in the UAE. All this will be delivered sustainably and predictably to the customer, through processes and proposition supported by investment in state-of-the-art technology and capabilities, and partnerships with service providers who excel in their individual areas of expertise. Dunia is led by a senior management team comprising of talented and seasoned business leaders with a wealth of global experience.
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We've raised $1,287.15 for the $2,658.50 so far, but that's not even the best news here. The best news is that so many of you care enough to retweet and donate and post blog posts and tell your friends. I honestly wasn't expecting this much love, and I am humbled by it.
@Adfreak asked everyone to please help save us, @agencyspy put a link in their tuesday morning stir to longtime adgrunt Purplesimon's appeal post. I didn't ask @purplesime to do that, and I didn't ask @imperica to post this appeal post either. I'm grateful they both did. Turns out that Imperica have a good grasp of how much I do here (read: everything), and some readers revealed they had no idea. Thus came the tweets showing me building hardware (acme, apex and acme again) which was quite fun for a bit. At least for me. :)
Even the End days of advertising joined in making a special sarcastic toon just for adland. Sweet.
And to top it all off, my ex-ex hosting place Memset contacted me over twitter to see if they can help. They must have forgiven me for almost taking down their network a few superbowls ago.
And today, Amazon in Ireland phoned us up, they've not just extended the deadline, they're going to help figure out how to make a better setup that won't cost a fortune each month.
I do know one thing - there's been an issue with video (and the way it's stored) for several months now, and it is the kind of mysql-scripting, Drupal-guru (media-mover + video and the famous php 5.3 bugs) problem that I can't seem to solve myself. There's been people that were supposed to work on it who have failed, and that is why I'm spending a fortune on the wrong kind of storage. If there are any Drupal/mysql gurus out there with the inclination to lend a hand, I'll dub you adland's santa this year.
@rjgnyc used a hypnotic cat to get attention.
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Bhagavad Gita Quotes Still your mind in me, still yourself in me, and without a doubt you shall be united with me, Lord of Love, dwelling in your heart. Bhagavad Gita As the blazing fire reduces wood to ashes, similarly, the fire of Self-knowledge reduces all Karma to ashes. Bhagavad Gita The person whose mind is always free from attachment, …Read More »
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From: Rob Linford
DIVCO Incorporated sponsors an employee retirement plan that invests in mutual funds. We commend the Commission for being responsive to retirement plan industry concerns by finalizing a voluntary redemption fee rule instead of making such fees mandatory. We are writing in response to the Commission's request for additional comments on certain issues regarding the redemption fee rules.
We urge the Commission to (1) encourage fund companies to identify alternative methods for controlling market timing and excessive trading that may be more effective and less confusing than redemption fees, and (2) adopt rules that establish uniform standards with respect to redemption fees assessed against employee retirement plan investments that would apply whenever a fund company decides for itself to impose such fees. We are concerned that fund companies will impose redemption fees on retirement plan transactions where there is no possibility of market timing abuse involved in the transactions. We are also concerned that without uniformity and standardization, the voluntary imposition of redemption fees by mutual funds and the information requirements contained in the new rule, will increase the complexity of our plan and confuse our plan participants. As a result, plan participants who are not engaged in market timing or excessive trading may be charged redemption fees because of the complexity of the redemption fee rules and other controls (e.g., round trip limits and lock outs) that vary among fund companies and individual funds. Participants may also suffer by not making otherwise permissible changes to their account investment allocations because of confusion about the rules that apply to them and the possibility of triggering a fee or lock out.
Additionally, the lack of uniformity may result in increased costs associated with our retirement plan. Such higher costs could arise through higher plan administration costs (e.g., participant education and communication costs, and increased service provider costs), or higher mutual fund expenses. These higher costs will ultimately be borne by our plan participants. We are also concerned that without uniformity, plan service providers may limit the availability of certain funds because of the costs associated with accommodating a potentially limitless array of approaches created by fund companies. As a result, our choices among investment options may be limited.
Therefore, we request that the Commission address these fairness and cost issues by including uniform rules that take into account the realities and complexities associated with participant-directed retirement plans. In particular, we support the following uniform standards.
Redemption fees should apply only to "participant-directed exchanges" among plan investment options because participant-directed exchange transactions are the only transactions that could involve potential abusive market timing or excessive trading. More specifically, the only transactions that should be subject to redemption fees are participant directed exchanges of shares acquired by the participant through a participant directed exchange. Routine plan transactions that do not create an opportunity for abuse and that are governed by detailed plan rules and other governmental agency regulations should be exempt.
Specifically, the following types of retirement plan transactions should be exempt:
In summary, if redemption fees were to apply to all retirement plan transactions, redemption fees would be imposed in connection with plan transactions that do not provide participants any opportunity for market timing or excessive trading. This would plainly be unfair and needlessly burdensome to plan participants.
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We applaud the Commission's efforts to stop market timing and excessive trading abuses in order to protect mutual fund investors. We appreciate the opportunity to express our views to the Commission and urge it to adopt uniform standards that meet the needs of the mutual funds without imposing unfair and undue burdens on retirement plan participants.
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Halyburton Park
4099 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
910.341.0075 phone
Andy Fairbanks Manager
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Bring your "Little Explorers" out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs.
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An award-winning musical, "Jersey Boys" follows the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons as these "blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time." Writing all their own songs, they invented a sound of their own and sold 175 million records worldwide, all before they reached 30. Scoring the best musical award at the Tonys, Grammys and Olivier Awards, the show continues to break box office records on Broadway and across North America. Part of the Best of Broadway series, "Jersey Boys" includes hits that took the band all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and more.
When: 7: 30 p.m. Tuesday-Nov. 10 with 2 p.m. matinee shows Nov. 9-10
Where: North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive
Price: $50-$90
more info: www.JerseyBoysTour.com, www.NorthCharlestonColiseumPAC.com
It's not often you're encouraged to touch the exhibits. Yet that's exactly what they want you to do at Discover the Dinosaurs, a hands-on showcase that's all about mixing education and fun. Offering more than 60 animatronic and museum-quality dinosaur reproductions, between eight and 10 scenes will be set that will place you in a period of time that best reflects when the dinosaurs lived. Complete with special lighting, sound effects, animatronics and fog, watch as these prehistoric beasts come to life before your eyes. In addition to the exhibit, other activities include a dig, a play area, a coloring area, scavenger hunt and theater. The "exhibit plus" also includes rides, mini golf and inflatables.
When: Noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Where: North Charleston Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive
Price: $17 for ages 13 and over, $15 for seniors ages 65 and over, kids 2-12 can see the exhibit only for $12 or the "exhibit plus" for $20
more info: discoverthedinosaurs.com
Long ago, Southern families would gather each autumn to celebrate the season's harvest with feasting, music, games and fun. For the 12th year, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is revitalizing that tradition. Attendees will enjoy some foot-stompin' live bluegrass music from five local bluegrass bands, including Roger Bellow and the Drifting Troubadours, Flatt City, Blue Plantation, Yeehaw Junction and the Blue Stone Ramblers. There will be hay rides, a stick pony corral, pumpkin decorating, penny diving, lasso demonstrations, crafts and more. The barbecue cook-off will return for a second year, and samples will be available for $1 each. Other Southern foods like roasted boiled peanuts, kettle corn and more will available for purchase, as will beverages.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island
Price: $8, kids ages 12 and under and Gold Pass holders get in free
more info: 795-4386, www.ccprc.com/harvest
The North Charleston Pops! kicks off its 2013-2014 season with Military Salute featuring Las Vegas artist Steve Lippia. The show will honor the country's veterans and enlisted troops through patriotic and popular music. Lippia also will sing the biggest hits of Frank Sinatra, such as "The Lady Is a Tramp," "My Way," "All of Me" and "Send in the Clowns," Andy Williams and others. In addition, the night will include a video tribute to Lowcountry veterans and an attempt to set a Guinness world record for the most buglers assembled.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive
Price: $15-$35; active and retired military personnel can save $5 by showing military ID at the Coliseum Advance Ticket Window
more info: www.northcharlestonpops.com, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
For the first time, homes on both Kiawah and Seabrook islands will be featured on the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League's annual Symphony Tour of Homes. In its 16th year, the tour will feature five homes open to guests to view at their leisure between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Afterward, folks are invited to reconvene on the Green at Freshfields for a special concert featuring the Charleston Symphony Orchestra with former assistant concertmaster Stuart Malina conducting. Proceeds from the tour will be used to support the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, as well as providing scholarships for student and professional musicians throughout the Lowcountry.
When: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Check-in is at Freshfields Village (in front of Java Java), at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns islands
Price: Advance tickets are $40, day-of tickets are $45; groups of eight or more can get an advance rate of $35
more info: www.csolinc.org


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1890 Business Directory of Adams New York
This 1890 Business Directory of Brownville New York is transcribed from Child's Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890. Adams Collegiate Institute, D.A. Dwight, pres.; James G. Kellogg, vice-pres.; A.K. Hale, M.D., sec'y; T.T. Carter, treas.; Orlo B. Rhodes, prin.; Mrs. Helen Butterworth Coughlan, prec. Adams Laundry, Hodge & Potter, props., Church. Adams Lumber Co., John A. Cameron, manager, manufs. of and dealers in lumber, sash, doors, blinds, moldings, builders' hardware, paints, oils, and glass, contractors and builders. Allen, Herbert a., (Smithville) r22, farmer 100. ALLEN, W.J., editor and publisher Jefferson County Journal, job printer. Alport, Clarence C., resident,...Read More


text: Reviewer: Chunkblower Review Date: February 18, 2012 Format: Blu-ray Released by: MGM Release date: January 24, 2012 MSRP: $24.99 Region A Progressive Scan Codec: AVC, 1080p Full Screen 4:3 | 16x9: Yes 1940 When discussing the films of Alfred Hitchcock critics and fans tend to focus on his later efforts. It's perfectly understandable; few directors can boast as stellar a run as Hitch had in the fifties and sixties. From Rear Window to The Birds he had a decade of continuous masterpieces. Even when his earlier films are discussed, more often mentioned is The 39 Steps or Notorious. While one of the greatest directors in history never won a competitive Oscar, one of his films did take home the award for Best Picture. That film, 1940's Rebecca, marked Hitchcock's first American film and is, in a historical perspective, an important milestone in his career. And that's usually where the praise ends. Rebecca is criminally underrated by critics and most fans, and stands as one of the moodiest, most gothic and beautifully shot films in Hitchcock's oeuvre. It's a masterpiece that fully deserves a place along side such masterworks as Psycho and North by Northwest. The Story When we first meet him, recent widower Maxim De Winter (Laurence Olivier) stands perched on a precipice, literally and figuratively. Distraught and trying to numb his pain with the bright lights Monte Carlo, Maxim is at his lowest point and contemplating suicide. When a young, naïve girl (Joan Fontaine) beguiles him he initiates a whirlwind courtship that culminates in a quick marriage that whisks her away from a tepid life as a paid companion to the boorish, obnoxious Edyth Van Hopper (Florence Bates). After a storybook honeymoon the couple returns to Maxim's home, the stately Manderly, in the English countryside. There the new Mrs. De Winter must contend with the stern, hostile head of household, Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), and the shadow of Maxim's first wife, Rebecca, whose presence looms over Manderly and whose influence can almost manifestly be felt in the actions of Mrs. Danvers. Despite the sincerity and innocence of the new Mrs. De Winter, Danvers seems to have it out for her the minute the girl sets foot in Manderly. Danvers is constantly undermining Mrs. De Winter's already fragile sense of self-worth by subtly underlining the many ways she feels Maxim's new wife fails to measure up. The younger Mrs. De Winter does her best to assert herself as the new head of the household, only to have it blow up in her face in spectacular fashion – the new Mrs. De Winter winds up humiliated and emotionally shattered when, after insisting that she host a costume ball at Manderly, is tricked by Danvers her into dressing up in a costume Rebecca had worn only a year earlier. When the wreck of Rebecca's boat – thought forever lost at sea – washes up on shore near Manderly, it brings with it dark secrets Maxim hoped would stay buried. These revelations coax an extortionist snake out of the grass and threaten to tear the newlywed couple apart forever. It seems that, even in death, Rebecca De Winter will have the final victory. It was golden age super producer David O. Selznick who brought Alfred Hitchcock to North America. Selznick's influence and success, both commercial and critical, cannot be understated. In 1939, Gone with the Wind was released and cemented itself as one of the most enduringly popular films of all time (it retains the honor of most attended film in history; it has sold more tickets in its various releases than any other film has, or likely ever will). Imagine the Weinstein brothers' prowess for critical acclaim crossed with Jerry Bruckheimer's commercial instincts and you'll have an idea of just how successful Selznick was. Hitchcock's partnership with Selznick was fruitful, but one fraught with tension and conflict. Hitchcock had access to better equipment and greater financial resources than he had while working in Britain -during the filming of The 39 Steps Hitch tried to buy the film rights to the bestselling novel on which Rebecca is based, but couldn't afford the asking price -but in exchange had to cede some degree of creative control. Selznick sought to have as much creative influence over the film adaptation of Rebecca as one would expect an auteur director to. Yet, Rebecca remains a Hitchcock film through and through. Hitch's later films are often cited as models of restraint, and they are, yet none of his better known films are as artfully suggestive as Rebecca. This is a film with no on screen violence (at least of the physical sort), no corpses and where the main antagonist has been dead before the picture even begins. Yet Rebecca's presence and influence is felt in corner of the frame when the action moves to Manderly. At the centre of the film you have a fantastic performance by Joan Fontaine. It's hard not to smirk when characters describe the stunning actress as plain or dull. She's gorgeous:always beautifully coiffed and constantly lit in that characteristic 1940s way that emphasizes her beauty at every turn. Instead, Fontaine sells the character's naïveté in a way that makes it easy to buy that, while physically attractive, she lacks the internal light that Rebecca had shining through that drew admirers to her like moths to a flame. Acting as proxy for the deceased Rebecca is the taciturn, and possibly psychotic, Mrs. Danvers. Her obsessive recollection of Rebecca's grooming habits and the ritualistic way she shows the second Mrs. De Winter her things is as deliciously understated and creepy as anything in Hitch's filmography. Mrs. Danvers could give Norman Bates a run for his money in the crazy department. Daphne Du Maurier's bisexuality was one of the worst kept secrets of the day and the film does a good job underplaying the lesbian subtext enough to get it by the censors of the 1940s, while still making sure that there's no doubt about the closeness of Danvers and Rebecca (though whether the relationship was unrequited or reciprocated is one of the film's many mysteries). One of the big bones of contention between Hitch and Selznick was the ending; Selznick wanted the smoke emanating from Manderly to form a giant "R" in the sky. It's kind of odd that Selznick would insist on a change to the novel when fidelity to the source material had been his mandate from the beginning, much less one that would cast a definite supernatural overtone to the events of the film. Hitchcock wisely resisted and we have the more Earthly and thematically sound vision of Rebecca's embroidered pillow as it's immolated in the fire. Given the obvious parallels between the Second Mrs. De Winter and Hitch himself – transported to a new locale in a foreign country, unfamiliar with the established protocols and butting heads with the established old guard- Rebecca also serves as a fascinating look into the psyche of Hitchcock. The fact that the narrator is never named, or never names herself, helps reinforce the Hitchock connection. That idea that someone is experiencing a loss of self, of identity, is yet another way in which the character parallels the man. Yes, that was present in the novel, but is so reinforced by the visuals that it does make one wonder. While it doesn't cut as close to the bone as some his more personal films (Vertigo springs instantly to mind) it is still an eerie snapshot of this portion of Hitchcock's life I'm always surprised by the backhanded treatment Rebecca constantly gets from fans and critics. The film contains almost everything that people think of when they think Hitch: gothic atmosphere, suspense, the restraint and complex themes bubbling below the surface. At 2 hours and 11 minutes, it's Hitch's longest film, but it never feels like even a second of screen time is wasted. For cinephiles that value mood and restraint over action or fans of gothic atmopshere, Rebecca is a must watch. Image Quality Rebecca is over seventy years old, but you'd never guess from the pristine source material. There are far fewer of the expected blemishes on the souce material. Fine object detail is as crisp in the background as in the foreground. Even in the soft focus or dimly lit shots, there is no serious lack of detail. Contrast is spot-on, which is important for a film shot in black and white. I don't know if Rebecca underwent any kind of serious restoration or if the source materials are just insanely well preserved, but the video quality on this Blu-ray is utterly breathtaking. Sound The DTS-HD Mono is as good as you could hope for, and I'm not damning it with faint praise by saying that. Dialogue is always clear and crisp, and the haunting score is well reproduced. MGM was wisely eschewed a pointless 5.1 remix. Rebecca is already wonderfully atmospheric without the use of gimmicky surround enhancements. The only real complaint is the lack of alternate language tracks or subtitles. Supplemental Material I'd expected that this wave of Hitchcock re-issues would be largely movie-only affairs, but MGM has put together an extremely generous and well-rounded supplemental package worthy of this great film. Film critic and historian Richard Schickel may not be the most effusive or charismatic person to listen to but no one can deny that he knows his shit. The information in this audio commentary comes at a fairly steady pace starting with Hitchcock signing with Selznick and continues through critical analysis of the themes of the film and information on its production. Aside from his vast historical knowledge, Schickel had the privilege of interviewing the master himself while he was still alive, so he some genuine insight to offer. Schickel occasionally lapses into silence but with a film this hypnotic, who can blame him. I barely noticed when he did. This track can be a bit dry at times, a more lively speaker would have helped, but it's still very worth listening to. An Isolated Music and Effects track is included for purists, as well. Listening to it I was surprised by just how omnipresent the score is throughout the movie but so well integrated that I didn't notice. It was actually a bit of revelation for myself as a modern viewer so used to big, brassy film scores that call attention to themselves. The Making of Rebecca (28:08) is a well produced historical documentary. Being that Rebecca is nearly three quarters of a century old this featurette, as expected, lacks insight from people directly involved. Nevertheless, the group of actors and historians assembled really do a good job of painting a picture of the conflict between Hitch and Selznick. The documentary circles this theme so all the interviews directly address it. It makes for an incredibly focused and compelling documentary. The Gothic World of Daphne Du Maurier (19:02) spends a bit too much time defining "gothic," detailing Du Maurier's family history and comparing Daphne to Hitch. I'd kind of hoped for a broader appreciation of her body of work and Rebecca's place in it, rather than just a compare/contrast examination of the book and movie. Still, nicely produced and should be of particular interest to those viewers largely unfamiliar with Du Maurier. My personal favourite supplement is some early Screen Tests (9:07) for the role of the second Mrs. De Winter. Margaret Sullivan, who performed the role in the radio play with Orson Welles and Vivian Leigh, Olivier's choice for the role both test using the scene after the discovery of the broken china statue. These are absolute treasures. As good as both actresses tests are, especially Leigh's, watching them reinforces my opinion that Hitchcock made the right choice in casting Fontaine. A trio of radio play adaptations of the novel is also included: the 1938 (59:53) version with Orson Welles, the 1941 (59:31) adaptation presented by Cecil B. DeMille and the 1950 (1:00:22) version with Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. If I got to have my way and recast the film, the idea of a film adaptation of Rebecca starring Orson Welles and Vivien Leigh is enough to give me chills. The plays are remarkably well preserved with only the 1938 version having serious and persistent audio flaws, which is perfectly forgivable given the vintage of the materials. A couple of audio interviews with Peter Bogdanovich (4:20) and Francois Truffaut (9:15) interviewing the Master of Suspense on his craft and Rebecca. As much as I love Hitchcock's droll public persona, it's nice to hear him drop the façade to offer his sincere insights. Personal highlight: Hitchcock giving Bogdanovich a bit of a dressing down for his modern take on the characters in Rebecca, which is decidedly a Victorian story. The Truffaut interview has a translator interpreting every time either of the participants speak, which is quite distracting. Still, Truffaut's work on Hitchcock is seminal and this clip is a tantalizing taste. If I have one niggling complaint about the audio features, it's that they are accompanied by only a blank screen. A photo montage or something would have been nice. Still, this is a very, very minor complaint. This disc is an absolute treasure trove of what must be very rare material. Rounding out the package is the Theatrical Trailer (2:22) for the re-release. Not surprisingly, the film plays up the Selznick connection over Hitchcock's involvement. The image quality is quite good but, oddly, the 4:3 image is oriented not in the centre of the screen, but to the far left. Final [strike]Thoughts[/strike] Destination Understandably, though still unfortunately, overshadowed by Hitchcock's later films, Rebecca is a straight up masterpiece of gothic suspense. When discussions of the upper echelon of Hitch's career come up, Rebecca is rarely included among such classics as Psycho or Rear Window. It's a shame since Rebecca is every bit as deserving of tribute as those masterpieces are, and not the usual back handed "great, but not that great" it usually receives. This MGM Blu-ray release is the perfect time to revisit the film and re-appraise it. While not quite as feature laden as the two-disc Criterion release from 2001, MGM has nonetheless put together a generous supplemental package. Couple that with the absolutely stellar audio and video quality and a low MSRP and you have an early, strong contender for Blu-ray reissue of the year. Rebecca is the first unequivocal "must buy" release of 2012. Rating Movie - A Image Quality - A Sound - A Supplements - A- Technical Info. Black & White Running time - 2 hours and 11 minutes Rated Not Rated 1 Disc Chapter Stops English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio English SDH subtitles Supplemental Material Audio Commentary with Film Critic Richard Schickel Isolated Music and Effects Track "The Making of Rebecca" Documentary "The Gothic World of Daphne Du Maurier" Featurette Screen Tests Radio Plays Hitchcock Audio Interviews Theatrical Trailer Other Pictures


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March 31, 2017
Indoor Air Quality Basics
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Most of us tend to think of air pollution as something that occurs outdoors where car exhaust and factory fumes proliferate, but there's such a thing as indoor air pollution, too. Buying organic and natural home materials and cleaning supplies can improve the air quality in our homes, but there are several other measures you can take as well...
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How to Install a New Tile Floor
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A fresh, new floor is one of the most popular ways to update a bathroom. In fact, floors are among the top three features to upgrade during a master bathroom remodel, with about 91 percent of renovating homeowners making an improvement to this area, according to Houzz research. But what's involved? And can you do it yourself?
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Here's Your Spring Maintenance Checklist
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Home Inspection: a Reality Check from a Pro
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A home is a major investment and, for many people, the greatest financial asset they have. With so much at stake, it makes sense to do what you can to protect your financial interest. Getting an inspection is a smart, simple way to do just that. When you make a written offer on a home, insist that the offer provide that your contract is contingent on a home inspection...
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How to Start a Renovation and Where to Begin
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Six Key Factors That Affect the Sales Price of Your Home
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Fall Yamauchi Lecture focuses on Jewish-Christian relationships
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Loyola press release - November 15, 2010
Loyola University New Orleans assistant professor of religious studies Mari Rethelyi, Ph.D., will present the Fall 2010 Yamauchi Lecture in Religion "All in the family? Jewish and Christian Encounters," on Monday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. in the St. Charles Room, located in the Danna Student Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
According to Rethelyi, the lecture will explore the possibility of Jewish-Christian dialogue as seen through the modern European German-Jewish experience. It will examine early 20th-century German-Jewish thought and delve into why Jews and Christians need each other to embetter the world.
"Ideally, the two religions feed from each other, making good society and achieving salvation, ultimately creating perfect harmony," said Rethelyi. "My lecture will also raise the question of what possibilities exist for Jewish-Christian co-existence today."
Rethelyi received her doctorate from the University of Chicago in 2009 in Jewish Studies. Prior to coming to Loyola, she had visiting positions at the University of Iowa and St. Lawrence University, where she taught classes in Jewish studies and religion.
Her current research examines Jewish race theories, the formation of Jewish identity in the modern period and the effect of the modern ideologies of nationalism upon the writing of history in Central European Judaism.
The Yamauchi Lecture in Religion series is named in memory of the Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J., a former chair of Loyola's Department of Religious Studies, who taught at Loyola from 1956 to 1966. Yamauchi was known for his effective and enthusiastic communication of knowledge about religion to the New Orleans community.
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Zac Efron Talks His Onscreen Nudity: 'There Was Like A Sock Thing. It fell off...'
Ay dios mio!
Zac Efron is doing the promo rounds for his new film, That Awkward Moment and it sounds like there were a few awkward moments on set!
Regarding his onscreen nekkid-ness, Zac says: "There was like a sock thing. It fell off. You just cup your hands."
We're gonna need a moment.
...And we're back!
Zac also touched on the tough times that he's faced this year--his struggles with substance abuse resulted in one (possibly two) trips to rehab. It sounds like he now has a solid support system in place.
"My family's my rock," he said during the press event, "I know they're not going anywhere. More and more I've come to rely on my little brother to keep me grounded. He's 21 now."
He adds, "I know my family's always going to be there. And there's also – as my life changes, sometimes they can't really be there for you ... and I rely on my friends."
Good to see he's got things back on track!
If you're one of the few people that hasn't gotten a taste of Zac in all of his naked glory yet, check out the NSFW red band trailer for That Awkward Moment:


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"The Super Game Boy is probably the coolest piece of video game hardware in existence. It's also probably the biggest wasted opportunity in video games. It's been pretty much entirely forgotten about now, because - as is pretty common with neat hardware made by Nintendo - very, VERY few games ever really took advantage of it at all. And it's a shame, because the unique visual style of Super Game Boy-compatible games, in addition to just looking really neat, can teach a lot about effectively using colour in games. The ones that do work exist in a really bizarre stylistic place."
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Best Kids Parties: Boxes & Balloons
Name: Corbin (1)
Location: San Diego, CA
Corbin's favorite things are boxes and balloons. We decided those made the perfect party theme to celebrate turning one!
For weeks my husband and I collected cardboard boxes from our friends and family and once Corbin was in bed each night, the glue gun and exacto knives came out! A cardboard town was created with accents of giant, round red balloons for Corbin's special day.
We used various red and white objects for decorations- streamers, ribbon, and even plastic practice golf balls strung into a garland. Kraft paper became table clothes to match the cardboard boxes and we used jute twine to string up photos of Corbin from newborn to age one.
The best part of the party was watching Corbin and his 'friends'- all babies around the age of one- climb in and through the cardboard town and play with the balloons. The party was for them after all!
Thanks Anna! Readers, see more of Corbin's party at Anna's blog, Christmas Tree Face.
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Style # 217267
AVAILABILITY: Unavailable for immediate shipment.
Interlocked faux pearl and rhinestone logo at back patch pockets, love-worn wash and our classic soft stretch make this pair of bebe skinny jeans a sexy way to show off your love for bebe. Try yours with a peplum top and a pair of ornate sandals.
- 52% cotton, 46% rayon, 2% spandex
- Rise: 8" (20 cm)
- Inseam: 32" (81 cm)
- Leg opening: 20" (51 cm)
- Machine wash according to care label
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size 27
Pearl Crystal Skinny Jeans is rated out of 5 by 3.
Rated 5 out of 5 by ghjdfg from love these jeans!!!! these jeans are very comfortable, soft fabric and sexy. They run big so order size or two smaller. I wear 26, ordered size 25 and still could wear one size dawn.
Date published: 2013-10-14
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tonivi from Glitter butt I love the bebe logo but its not too fitting, a little loose but not bad for a 25 :)
Date published: 2013-10-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by MissDestiny from My new favorite jeans! :) These are a perfect example of why I love BEBEs jeans. Soft, comfortable & they fit like they were made for me. I LOVE the color of these, and the embellishments on the back pockets are just beautiful. Small crystals and pearls, very tasteful :) These are to size but keep in mind that these have a lot of stretch!... so some might have to size down. So happy with this purchase. You won't be disappointed with these jeans! Love them!
Date published: 2013-09-11


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Inno3D iChill GTX275 Review
When looking for a video card that is capable of playing games well at high quality, users are bombarded with choices: brands, versions, overclocked and stock speeds, and many other variables. The recently released GTX 275 is intended to fill the price and performance gap between the GTX 260 and GTX 285/295, and also combat AMD's new 4890, all the while still offering high-end performance. Up for review is Inno3D's iChill GTX 275 with a non-reference cooler designed by Arctic Cooling. The card comes with 896MB of GDDR3 clocked at 2350MHz, the core running at 670MHz, and shaders at 1474MHz, all on a 55nm fabrication process with 240 stream processors. Overall, the card matches specifications of a GTX 280/285 and half of a GTX 295 on stream processors, and matches a GTX 260 and GTX 295 with 896MB of memory. Power usage and efficiency, along with overall clock speed and overclocking ability, should be improved over the older GTX 280, while the smaller memory bus (448-bit) and 128MB less memory may take a little away from the card compared to the 512-bit 1GB memory on the GTX 280/285s.
Inno3D is the graphics card division of the company InnoVISION Multimedia Limited. InnoVISION is a multimedia hardware products company that was founded in 1998 in Hong Kong, China, producing mostly Nvidia-based graphics cards, while the company also has produced some motherboards. Other brands include InnoDV digital video/capture cards, InnoAX high-end sound/audio cards, and EIO advanced peripherals. The company aims to bring the ultimate experience to users at an affordable price point.
Closer Look:
When the box arrived, it was scuffed like it had done a lot of sliding. The front of the box has some perforated holes, which have a plastic liner behind them to keep dirt from getting in while still giving a sneak peek at the card inside. A label to the left indicates the overall basics like the Arctic Cooling Accelero XXX kit, core and memory speeds, and a 3 year warranty. To the right of the iChill logo, that appears on the bottom left, are two stickers for the free games Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, and Warmonger. The back side is glossy and has a partial snowflake in the upper-left corner, with the Inno3D and iChill logos abound. The bottom left corner has pictures with statements under them: Overclocking, Solid Cap (capacitors), and Cooling.
The side has another corner of the snowflake, again with iChill logo. Rotating it around, the other side has the remaining snowflake piece, and same logo along with a sticker with the barcode, model, memory, and cooler on it.
Opening the box reveals another box inside. This inner black box has a hole in it to show off the video card through the outer box. Opening this box shows the card protected by a layer of black foam, and a few layers of white foam.
After the first couple layers of protective foam, the extra peripherals are revealed in a cutout portion. Removing this layer and the layer that the card sits on shows the installation disk, manual, and free games. The video card comes with a Molex male and female to 6-pin power converter, DVI to VGA adapter, S-Video, and component outputs. Looks like HDMI with audio from the card will not be an option, since there is no plug or adapter, nor audio cable included.
With everything out of the box, let's take a peek at what's on the disks and test the card out!


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:AEGR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative, life-altering therapies for patients with debilitating and often fatal rare diseases, today announced that, on January 2, 2013, Aegerion granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 55,000 shares of common stock to five new employees under the inducement stock option program described below. Each stock option has an exercise price per share equal to $27.24, the closing price of Aegerion's common stock on the grant date, vests in equal monthly installments over four years, has a ten year term and will be subject to the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement covering the grant.
As Aegerion previously announced, in support of the company's build of its U.S. commercial organization and international expansion, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors approved the reservation of 1,000,000 shares of common stock to be used exclusively for the grant of non-qualified stock options to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Aegerion (or following a bona fide period of non-employment), as an inducement new hire stock option award material to an individual's entry into employment within the meaning of Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules (Inducement Stock Options).
About Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative, life-altering therapies for patients with debilitating, often fatal, rare diseases. For more information about the company, please visit www.aegerion.com.
The Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=16441
CONTACT: Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Michael Lawless Vice President, Investor Relations (857) 242-5028
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Apple unveils iPhone X, iPhone 8 and revamped Apple Watch at major product launch
Apple has unveiled three new phones — including a premium version that starts at $1579 in Australia — as well as a 4K Apple TV and new watches as the company commemorated its 10th anniversary of the iPhone.
Apple opened the event, which took place at the Steve Jobs Theater in the new "spaceship" Apple campus, by asking the audience to cover their screens as an audio clip of the late Apple co-founder played. Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, said that it was fitting that Jobs opened the theater.
"His greatest expression of his appreciation for humanity would not be a singular product, but rather it would be Apple itself," he said.
The bar is very high for Apple. Most of its revenue is generated through the smartphone. Cook promised that the company's new phones would make a splash by defining the future of the smartphone.
The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
About midway through Apple's event, Apple's head of marketing Phil Schiller showed off the upgrades to the main iPhone line. Clad in glass front and back, with aluminium sides, the new devices are speedier thanks to a new A11 Bionic chip, and have nicer screens with the True Tone technology seen on iPad Pro. They come in grey, silver and gold.
The phones also have better battery efficiency and will accommodate wireless charging. They use the Qi charging standard, so will work with some third party chargers you might find in cafes or cars, although Apple will be introducing its own charger in 2018.
The new smartphones have new cameras that can capture 4K video at 60 frames per second, and super slow-mo 1080p video at 240 frames. The dual cameras on the 8 Plus have a new trick called Portrait Lighting, which makes a depth map of your subject to let you play with the lighting style in real time.
The new smartphones have new cameras that can capture 4K video at 60 frames per second, and super slow-mo 1080p video at 240 frames. The dual cameras on the 8 Plus have a new trick called Portrait Lighting, which makes a depth map of your subject to let you play with the lighting style in real time.
Apple is bumping up the base storage of an iPhone 8 to 64 GB, and in Australia it will start at $1079. The larger iPhone 8 Plus will start at $1229. Both will be available for order on September 15 and will ship on September 22.
The iPhone X
After the iPhone 8 presentation, Cook retook the stage to offer, in Jobs's iconic words, "one more thing" —the iPhone X.
The phone, he said, was the "biggest leap since the original iPhone." (The company is pronouncing it the iPhone ten).
The iPhone X will start at $1579 in Australia, considerably more than the base price of previous models. The 256GB version will cost $1829. It will be available for order on October 27th, and won't ship until November 3.
The new high-end smartphone has a 5.8-inch display that covers the entire surface of the phone. It comes in grey or silver and sports a "super" retina display, which Schiller said was much sharper than any other iPhone because it uses OLED display technology. Also making use of True Tone, the new display supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision for video.
Notably, there also is no Home button. Users must swipe and use gestures to return home or open the app switcher. Calling up Siri can now be done with a new side button.
The iPhone X has an advanced array of cameras for facial recognition, which allows the phone to become unlocked just by looking at it. The cameras can learn a user's face and note gradual changes, and it can be used at night or day. This 'Face ID' replaces Touch ID for authentication and Apple Pay.
But Apple promised that it would not collect the data on all of those faces. The information would only be kept on the smartphone, not sent to Apple servers.
The facial recognition technology has other applications as well. Apple introduced "animoji", animated emoji that imitate your facial movements and let you record animated messages through texts.
The iPhone X boasts updated cameras as well, with the same features of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as well as the capability to take better selfies. Battery life is two hours longer than the iPhone 7.
Like the new iPhone 8, the iPhone X can be charged wirelessly.
Apple Watch Series 3 includes cellular service
The first product up for discussion was the Apple Watch. The new Watch — called the Series 3 — will have its own cellular connectivity, said Apple's chief operating officer, Jeff Williams, who is also in charge of Apple's Watch division. The Watch will be able to receive calls, and can support apps including Maps and WeChat. The new Apple Watch will also be compatible with Apple Music, meaning you can use it as a music player on its own.
Williams said the new watch can play up to 40 million songs using Apple Music. Siri also gets a boost on the watch. Conversations with Apple's artificial intelligence can happen without even lifting an arm.
The Watch will have up to 18 hours of battery life across LTE, Bluetooth and WiFi. Starting September 22, the cellular version of the Watch will go on sale starting at $559 in Australia. Without cellular connection, it will cost from $459.
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone were confirmed as Australian mobile carriers that will offer service for the new watch.
Apple TV
Apple is making a big push to create its own shows and shore up its position in the living room. The Apple set-top box, Apple TV, is now going to support 4K HDR video, the company said. The company is also adding live news and live sports sections to the Apple TV app.
The box itself is getting faster processors. The company showed how it could connect eight people online and have them play a video game together.
Versions of films and shows filmed in 4K will cost the same as HD videos on Apple's iTunes store, and customers' existing HD videos will be upgraded to 4K when available. The new Apple TV 4K will ship from September 22, and in Australia it will start at $249. While 4K adoption has been slow to get started, analysts say it's beginning to reach a tipping point.
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THE Welsh regions say there is no agreement to play centrally contracted players – but Wales skipper Sam Warburton says he believes more players will follow him in penning deals with the governing body.
The openside flanker has signed a three-year contract with the WRU that will take effect once his deal with Cardiff Blues expires this summer.
The Union stated when announcing the move that he would be sent out to play for the Arms Park outfit for free.
But Regional Rugby Wales, the body that represents Newport Gwent Dragons, the Blues, Ospreys and Scarlets, said in a statement that they were "bemused" by the decision to dish out an individual national contract.
"The Regions would also question how one national contract works as a constructive and sustainable strategy for the whole of Welsh rugby given that we have some 200 professional players in Wales contracted to the Regions.
"The Regions are concerned about the impact of this action, the confusion it creates within Welsh Rugby at this time and how it may unsettle the balance of strong and close-knit team environments at the Regions.
"For many months through the proper channels of the PRGB, the regions have attempted to discuss a number of pragmatic options for different contract models with the WRU; as part of a wider structural solution that focuses on delivering sustainable and competitive professional rugby at all levels over the next ten years.
"These proposals had at their core the objective of retaining our Welsh International players and ensuring they trained and played their weekly rugby in Wales.
"The proposals also confirmed that the Regions would only play a centrally contracted player on collective agreement between all four Regions - as part of a complete structural solution for the future of the game in Wales.
"This agreement between the Four Regions was to ensure that any national contract agreement was part of a clear and proper strategy and agreed framework to achieve long-term solutions for player retention in Wales; and guard against any quick fix, ad-hoc action.
"No overall framework has been agreed between the WRU and Regions, so no agreement to play centrally contracted players in the Regions currently exists."
Warburton used his column for Thursday morning's Daily Telegraph to outline his position.
"For me it is a win/win situation. I can train with the Blues and play for them. In that respect everything will be as it is now," he wrote.
"As a national contract player I would be subject to the same call-up rules as any other member of the squad so I cannot see any difference in my rugby routine from now on.
"That is how it will work. It will be similar to how central contracts work in Ireland and New Zealand.
I think central contracts can work, and will work.
"I am sure more Wales players will sign up, and it will become clear that it is not the WRU competing against the regions. It is about everyone working together."
Lock Alun Wyn Jones, though, recently agreed fresh terms with his regional team the Ospreys, turning down a central contract, while Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny opted to sign for reigning European champions Toulon and fly-half Rhys Priestland - thought to be among a handful of current Wales internationals offered central contracts - has yet to decide on his future.
Priestland said: "I would just like to see how things pan out.
"I find it difficult because I don't know all the facts so it's hard to make a fully informed decision.
"The sooner I can sort it out the better. I have spoken to Leigh, Alun and Sam, and they all feel a weight off their shoulders (after deciding their futures).
"I think it would be better if I stayed in Wales, but nothing is set in stone yet."


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This spectacular full floor, 8,255 square foot sprawling penthouse includes six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a library with wood-burning fireplace, and two powder rooms. North, South, East, and West exposures provide panoramic views of Central Park and the City. The interiors feature solid oak flooring, soaring 12'-6'' ceilings, and expansive 10' x10' windows. A private elevator landing opens to an elegant entry gallery which leads to a 29' x 44' corner living room and a separate library with a wood burning fireplace. The corner dining room offers multiple exposures and flows seamlessly into the residence's windowed eat-in chef's kitchen featuring a wine cooler, pantry, center island, marble floors and countertops, white lacquer and natural oak cabinetry, Miele stainless steel appliances and Dornbracht polished chrome fixtures. The 30' x 15' corner master bedroom suite features a sitting room, spacious dressing rooms and two windowed baths with marble floors and walls, cubic marble vanities with carved 22 inch oval sinks, custom wood cabinets, freestanding soaking tub and shower, Toto toilet, radiant heated floors and Dornbracht polished chrome bath fittings. There are five additional bedrooms with en suite baths.**This floor plan depicts a hypothetical layout of Penthouse 95 and room dimensions that differ from the floor plan for the Residential Unit as currently offered and set forth in Exhibit 7 in Part ll of the Offering Plan for 432 Park Condominium. This floor plan is for information only. Sponsor reserves the right to charge a fee in connection with performance of the work necessary to deliver Penthouse 95 in the manner depicted on this floor plan and by this advertisement makes no representation in connection therewith.
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432 Park Avenue, PH95 - Midtown, New York
Price: $82,000,000
Neighborhood: Midtown
Condo, Doorman
Pets Allowed
Monthly Maintenance/CC: $17,182
Monthly Real Estate Tax: $15,108
6 Beds | 8 Baths
Approximate Sq. Feet: 8,255
Listing ID: 2551956
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Review Summary
- All-inclusive oceanfront resort with a pretty location in Puerto Morelos
- Spacious suites with sitting areas, terraces, and modern amenities
- Inclusive packages include buffet breakfasts, lunch, and dinner
- Wide range of dining options, including restaurants, coffee shop, and bars
- Pool bar stays open late with dancing and entertainment
- Lovely beach and four outdoor pools surrounded by palm trees
- A slew of activities offered, from scuba diving to tennis to water sports
- Spa, beauty parlor, sauna, steam room, and exercise room
- Supervised Kids' Club with organized activities
- Room service (limited hours) and concierge service
- Privilege status includes extra amenities like access to private beach
- Free Wi-Fi throughout property
- Lounge chairs and restaurant reservations can be hard to snag
- Some limited access for guests without "Privilege" status (private beach and lounge)
- Wear-and-tear in some areas of the hotel, including rooms
- Extra fees for some activities (scuba diving, windsurfing, etc)
- Wristbands and towel cards can be a nuisance
Bottom Line
The Ocean Coral & Turquesa is an expansive 585-room, upper-middle-range resort about a 35-minute drive from Cancun. Spacious suites have separate sitting areas, terraces or balconies, flatscreen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges or minibars stocked with free goods. Recreation options include a kids' club, scuba diving, tennis, and many non-motorized water sports. The spacious beach and four outdoor pools offer plenty of space to relax, although lounge chairs can sometimes be difficult to snag. All-inclusive packages include six restaurants and a cozy coffee shop. The pool bar is a hit for nightlife, but light sleepers will want to request a room away from the action. For the ultimate experience, privilege status includes premium alcohol, restaurant reservations, and access to a private beach area and lounge. Another option could be the Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun with a swim-up bar and no wristbands.


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