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In discussing BSA's exclusionary membership requirements, many often wonder if other Scouting Associations around the globe have similar policies. Or what these other Scouting Associations think about BSA's policies. In this section are the detailed membership policies for two national Scouting Associations: the United Kingdom Scout Association and the Scouts Canada. Of all the countries, Great Britain and Canada have the most in common with the people and culture of the United States. Thus, exploring their policies will provide a unique perspective on BSA's policies.
However, recent news accounts tend to demonstrate that other Scouting Associations are none to pleased with BSA's policies. In May 2002, "The Federation of German Scout Organizations (RdP) and the Union of German Girl Guide Association (RDP) noted with great concern the resolution on 'traditional values' of Boy Scouts of America, which states that 'an avowed homosexual cannot serve as a role model for the traditional values espoused in the Scout Oath and Law'." To see the full communiqué, click here. On July 13, 2001, at the 10th European Scout and Guide Conference a resolution was approved not to consider homosexuality as a discriminatory factor, neither inside nor outside of Scouting. The resolution was offered by the Belgian Delegation (representing five Scout and Guide organizations: VVKSM, FOS, FCS, GCB, and SGP), which represent 150,000 members in Belgium. The European Conference of Scouts and Guides, which took place from 7-12 July in Prague, was attended by more than 400 representatives from throughout Europe. Scouting and Guiding is active in 41 European countries, with approximately 3.5 million boys and girls participating. The Belgian proposal to avoid discrimination based on sexual preference opened with the charter of fundamental rights of the child adopted by the European Union in Nice in December 2000. Further, the resolution pointed out evolutions in society and the fact that Scouting and Guiding always follow the tendencies of youth culture to put to the test the principles of the movement. Included in the resolution was a statement that "holebis" [the Belgian abbreviation for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals] are to be universally accepted within European society and that this cannot be used as an exclusionary criterion by national Scouting federations/associations. The Belgian proposal was approved by a large majority of the conference representatives. Turkey, Greece, Romania, Portugal, Cyprus, and Malta voted against the initiative. The Belgian delegation hope that the approval of the resolution will have an impact on other regions of the world. According to reports, the BSA observer at the conference was "not really happy" with the resolution. No official reaction from BSA was ever released.
In 1998 the Swedish Guide and Scout Council sent a letter to the BSA "asking how they could expel someone if they claim they are open to all without distinction." To date, they have received no answer. When they did not receive a response the Swedish Scouts, along with the Guides and Scouts of Finland, wrote to the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) about the criteria on which members could be excluded. According to the Swedish Scouts, the WOSM had replied that it was up to national associations. However, there are definite principles by which member associations must adhere to, in order to be a member of the WOSM.
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is an international, non-governmental organization ("NGO") composed of its recognized national Scout organizations. Its governing body is the World Conference, which meets every three years, and its executive is the World Committee composed of elected volunteers. There are more than 28 million Scouts, young people and adults, male and female, in 216 countries and territories. There are 151 countries with internationally recognized National Scout Organizations. There are 26 main territories where Scouting exists, often as overseas branches of member Scout Organizations. There are 35 countries where Scouting exists (be it embryonic or widespread) but where there is no National Scout Organization which is yet a member of WOSM. And, there are 7 countries where Scouting does not exist. (A PDF file showing a breakdown of national scout associations is available.)
For those not familiar with the Scouting Movement (as in, not as packaged by BSA, Inc.), we've provided various resources for your review. Unless otherwise noted, all links are to Adobe Acrobat PDF files.
Another web site offers the text of a speech by the WOSM Secretary General on the spiritual component of the Scouting Movement.
The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.This is achieved by
The WOSM is governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. In its most recent version (July 1983, reprinted 1990, Electronic version April 2000), it states that:
Definition 1. The Scout Movement is a voluntary nonpolitical educational movement for young people open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the Founder and stated below.
Purpose 2. The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
1. The Scout Movement is based on the following principles:
Duty to God
Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom.
Duty to others
Loyalty to ones country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and international peace, understanding and cooperation.
Participation in the development of society with recognition and respect for the dignity of ones fellowman and for the integrity of the natural world.
Duty to self
Responsibility for the development of oneself.
Adherence to a Promise and Law
2. All members of the Scout Movement are required to adhere to a Scout Promise and Law reflecting, in language appropriate to the culture and civilization of each National Scout Organization and approved by the World Organization, the principles of Duty to God, Duty to others and Duty to self, and inspired by the Promise and Law conceived by the Founder of the Scout Movement in the following terms:
The Scout Promise
On my honour I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God and the King (or to God and my Country);To help other people at all times;To obey the Scout Law.
The Scout Law
1. A Scouts honour is to be trusted.2. A Scout is loyal. 3. A Scouts duty is to be useful and to help others.4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.5. A Scout is courteous.6. A Scout is a friend to animals.7. A Scout obeys orders of his parents, Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster without question.8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.9. A Scout is thrifty.10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.
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That helicopter flying overhead might have been made right here in Northeast Philadelphia on Red Lion Road. Northeast Airport-based AgustaWestland's 560 employees make more than 50 helicopters a year, which are sold all over the world. The company's copters can even be spotted in the movies. One was in the latest James Bond film, Skyfall.
AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. is a great example of a Pennsylvania manufacturer, said state Rep. Eli Evankovich, co- chairman of the newly formed House Manufacturing Caucus. And, said the Western Pennsylvania Republican, the members of the 100-member-strong bi-partisan caucus want to learn how to bring more manufacturers to the commonwealth.
Caucus members also want the companies already here to thrive. To find out what those manufacturers do, how they do it and what they need, caucus members have been touring Pennsylvania companies, and visited Agusta on Aug. 8.
Local legislators Ed Neilson (D-169th dist.) and Mark Cohen (D-202nd dist.) were among the lawmakers who toured the company with its CEO, William Hunt, a 1979 Archbishop Ryan grad.
"It is important to learn about these manufacturers, and what allows them to prosper here so we can create similar conditions all across the state," Neilson said.
"It is too easy to sit in Harrisburg and discuss bills which affect these businesses without really understanding that what we do affects the livelihoods of so many," said caucus co-chairman, Rep. John Galloway, a Lower Bucks County Democrat.
"First-hand knowledge will allow us to work as advocates on behalf of the manufacturing industry and develop policy initiatives that improve the commonwealth's jobs climate," Evankovich said.
"I believe the tour serves many purposes," Cohen said in an Aug. 9 phone interview. "We are trying to gain information on public-private partnerships in creating jobs."
He said Agusta leases its space from the city-owned Northeast Airport.
"We are interested in workforce development — education and training," Cohen added, and "We are interested in questions of taxation and tax exemptions."
Evankovich said more than a half-million Pennsylvanians work in manufacturing. "Its growth is critical to our economic future," he said.
Cohen said Agusta has grown from 160 employees to 560. He said Hunt told the legislators that he fills the majority of jobs by recruitment and then trains his new employees.
Neilson said most of the company's employees are local and more than half are veterans. Cohen said the company actively recruits veterans.
Other legislators who toured Agusta were Montgomery County Republican Marcy Toepel, Bucks Democrat Tina Davis and Michael Schlossberg, a Lehigh County Democrat. ••
Address: Northeast Airport, off Red Lion Road
CEO: William Hunt, who also is co-chair of Mayor Michael Nutter's Manufacturing Task Force
Employees: More than 560
Makes: AW119Kx and AS139 helicopters on the assembly line of the 275,000-square-foot facility on 39 acres. AgustaWestland also serves a parts depot and a repair facility.
Years in Philadelphia: 33
2012 Revenue: $771 million
Production: 52 helicopters were assembled in 2012. Forty-five percent of the company's Philadelphia production is exported.
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Why is Ahmed Helmy looking more "hip" in his latest Facebook pic?
Not that he's not a cool dude anyway, but the Egyptian actor posted a picture with young director Amro Salama from the set of his upcoming film "Cotton wa Fa'r" (Cotton & a Mouse) looking trendier than usual.
Ahmed looked 10 years younger sporting a clean-shaven face with a pair of funky purple glasses.
But if you're wondering why Ahmed is already filming a new movie while still working on "Made in China," [2] it's because he isn't!
Ahmed told Al Rai Media that his upcoming comedy flick has been renamed to "Cotton & a Mouse." That title is so far off from its previous China one, but we're hoping the content will be as humorous as he promised us it would be.
Helmy posted a second pic with former Arabs Got Talent child contestant Nour, whom he had promised a role in his next film [3]. Awws everywhere!
According to Laha Magazine, the comedian called the girl and presented her to the film's director Amro Salama, who was eager for to join the cast upon discovery of her acting ability that actually exceeded that of her singing.
The film starring Yasmine Raees, Dalal Abdel Aziz and Abdullah Mushraf is about a young man who upon finding out that everything in his country is made in China decides to travel to there, finding himself in the middle of many funny adventures.
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/ahmed-helmy-nelly-karim-539149
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/ahmed-helmy-567005
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As governments across Europe struggle to pay down their debts, their private industries appear likely to encounter refinancing problems as an increasing amount of corporate debt matures.
The trailer to the International Monetary Fund's fiscal forum on the "political economy of high debt" plays on our fears with the haunting tension of a Hitchcock thriller. A quote from Thomas Jefferson flashes across the screen in blood-red colours: "We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt." We learn that public debt in the rich economies fell from 124 per cent of GDP at the end of Second World War to 29 per cent in 1973, a dream era we have left behind.
NEW DELHI: Three months before he left India with $1.4 billion in unpaid bills hanging over his head, the man who called himself the King of Good Times gave a party for himself. Vijay Mallya, a beer-and-airline magnate who publishes a swimsuit calendar and cavorts with celebrities, invited pop singer Enrique Iglesias, Bollywood star Sonu Nigam and some top Indian business figures to his villa in Goa to celebrate his 60th birthday.
CAMBRIDGE – There is no magic Keynesian bullet for the eurozone's woes. But the spectacularly muddle-headed argument nowadays that too much austerity is killing Europe is not surprising. Commentators are consumed by politics, flailing away at any available target, while the "anti-austerity" masses apparently believe that there are easy cyclical solutions to tough structural problems.
TOKYO: Asian stocks sagged and the dollar stood tall on Wednesday on growing prospects the Federal Reserve was on track to raise interest rates later this year and concerns that financial woes could engulf Spain in addition to Greece. Taking a lead from Wall Street's slide, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3 per cent with Australian and South Korean shares suffering losses. Tokyo's Nikkei shed 0.3 per cent.
Article written by Prieur du Plessis, editor of the Investment Postcards from Cape Town blog.Bill Gross, Chief Investment Officer at PIMCO joined CNBC to discuss the eurozone's debt woes.
Research Recap submits: Uncertainty about European private issuers' ability to refinance maturing debt persists as anxiety about the health of the banking industry and continuing tension in the financial markets linger, according to Standard & Poor's. S&P estimates that $3.03 (€2.5) trillion of nonfinancial and financial debt will mature in Europe from the second half of 2010 through 2013. This compares with $2.4 trillion in corporate debt coming due in the U.S. through 2013.
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan on Friday outlined a loan scheme aimed at supporting growth industries and upgraded its assessment of the economy, but said Europe's debt debacle needed watching for its impact on the global economy.


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Lets face it... in a city with a salon on every block, how do you even begin to choose? Google 'Minneapolis hair salon' and all you can do is sink in a sea of hair salons.
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Oh, and on a side note, because we as independent hair stylists have to take care of ourselves, this doesn't mean we are slackers when it comes to advanced education. We don't need a big name hair salon pushing us to keep up on modern hair styles & trends- we seek em out & keep on top of it!
Before we let you go... something we realize at the is that your experience is not only about solid service, but also about a connection with your hair stylist.
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NOTHING OLD ABOUT THIS TESTAMENT(92min)An ambitious and inventive slate of Biblical tales retold, renewed, and updated. With films hailing from South Africa, Tanzania, Japan, Italy and the UK, we get a truly global glance at the Isaac's Sacrfice, Noah Flood, Samson and Delilah and more.
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Dodda Ganeshana Gudi
Coordinates: 12°56′34.42″N 77°34′5.55″E / 12.9428944°N 77.5682083°E
Dodda Basavana Gudi (the Nandhi Temple) is situated in Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, area of South Bangalore, part of the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. The Hindu temple is inside a park called Bugle Rock.
The bull referred to is a sacred Hindu demi-god, known as Nandi; Nandi is a close devotee and attendant of Shiva. Dodda Basavana Gudi is said to be the biggest temple to Nandi in the world. The stone cult image of Nandi is continually covered with new layers of butter, benne in the local language of Kannada. There is a cult image of the elephant-headed Hindu deity son of shiva Ganesha close by.
Every year on the last Monday and Tuesday of the Hindu month of Karthika Maasa a groundnut fair is held in the temple premises and groundnut is offered to the deity. This fair is known as 'Kadalekaayi Parishe' in local tongue. Groundnut sellers and devotees throng the place during Kadalekaayi Parishe.
Basavana Gudi is a regular place of visit for tourists and is covered by most of the tour operators including the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
Nandi temple[edit]
Nandi Temple is exclusively for the worship of the sacred bull (Basava in Kannada) in Hinduism, known as Nandi, Lord Shiva's vahana. The word "nandi" means "joyful" in Sanskrit.
The temple was built in 1537 by Kempe Gowda under the Vijayanagara empire in the Vijayanagara architectural style, he also founded the city of Bangalore.[1][2] The temple is named after the large granite Nandi monolith placed on a plinth in the temple shrine (garbhagriha) which has become blackened from years of being rubbed with charcoal and oil.[3] The temple is a small one, consisting only of the shrine fronted by a porch in the Vijayanagara style. The current tower (vimana) over the shrine was constructed in the early 20th century and is adorned with Saivite figures and motifs.[4]
It is said to house one of the largest Nandi murthis in the world. The height of the murthi is approximately 15 ft (4.6 m) and it is approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) long.[5]
Bugle Rock garden[edit]
The Bugle Rock garden is behind the Dodda Ganesha temple and adjacent to the Bull temple. The garden gets its name from a bugle call made on top of a very large rock formation to alert the nearby dwellers. It is densely covered with trees and one can usually see and hear a number of bats perched on the trees. There is a water tank with motifs of famous people from Karnataka.
See also[edit]
- ^ "Bangalore Tourist Attractions".
- ^ "Nandi Temple". Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- ^ "Nandi". Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- ^ "Tower". Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- ^ "Basavanagudi Nandi Temple". Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- A., Raman (1994). Bangalore - Mysore. Orient Blackswan. p. 9. ISBN 9780863114311.
- Sharma, Dr. Shiv (2008). India - A Travel Guide. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. p. 651. ISBN 9788128400674.
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"What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost" (Matthew 18:12–14).
The Lord's great love is not passive in its pursuit of people. He longs for every last, lost soul to be saved from the snares of sin, the devil's deception, and the world's allure. The Lord Almighty is personally engaged in engaging a human heart with heaven. Christ's love crosses all cultures and socioeconomic levels. He is in humble, hot pursuit of those He loves. Have you yielded to the Holy Spirit's tender wooing of your heart to God?
Left to our own whims and desires, we are prone to wander away from the Lord. Our culture competes with our heavenly affections until we grow indifferent to eternal matters. But Jesus does not quit His traversing for our heart's allegiance. Even during our darkest days, He is a light of hope that hovers over our head as a reminder of His love.
"I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them" (Isaiah 42:16).
Like wandering sheep, bad things distract us, and good things attract us. When we lose our way, we have a loving Shepherd ever present to show us the way. We are never out of His sight or out of reach from His sympathetic staff. The Lord looks for us and looks out for us because He loves us unconditionally. No one is too far from the love of God.
"May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen" (Hebrews 13:20–21).
When Jesus found you, how did you feel? Was it forgiven, grateful, relieved, and ready for heaven? You probably felt these few emotions and many more. If you have not given in to God's good intentions, you can come to Christ now. Turn and look to Him. He loves you as no other can love you. Heaven rejoices when the pursued are persuaded by God.
"'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent" (Luke 15:6–7).
Prayer: How is God pursuing me? How does Christ want me to respond to His compelling love?
Related Readings: Job 19:22; Isaiah 41:2–4; Luke 19:20; John 10:3
Post/Tweet: The Lord's great love is not passive in its pursuit of people. He longs for every last, lost soul to be saved. #pursuedbyGod
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The Vouvray syndicat have released a statement regarding the hail, on which I reported yesterday morning here.
The press release confirms the information I received (and reported on Twitter) yesterday; two-thirds of the vineyard were hit. Of 3000 hectares eligible for the appellation, there are currently 2200 hectares planted, so this means approximately 1500 hectares were affected.
The damage ranges from 20% on some plots to 100% on others. Those with 100% damage have clearly lost everything for this year, as there is no hope of recovery and production of ripe grapes before harvest would be due. Indeed, some have suggested that the damage to the vines was enough to knock out next year's harvest as well.
The worst affected communes were Parçay-Meslay, Vouvray, Rochecorbon, Vernou-sur-Brenne and Reugny (five of the eight communes eligible for the Vouvray appellation).
Above is a picture of some hail damage, taken by Peter Hahn of Clos de la Meslerie. Peter's vines were undamaged, so he is one of the lucky ones. Just a few hundred metres away, though, vines have been stripped bare of leaves and the embryonic flower bunches, as shown above.
The press release indicates that syndicat representatives will be meeting with "local and national government officials" to discuss possible aid. Although, as the release points out, hail is not classed as a "natural disaster" and so I am sure the vignerons aren't holding their breath (update: actually things look more positive than this old cynic imagined – further details from local authorities suggest aid may be forthcoming). With this in mind it has been great to see some support expressed for the growers, with fans of François Pinon on the Wine Disorder forum obviously keen to do something. Well done to them.
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Just a terrible situation, good for the Disordelies!
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Photos! Benjamin Scheuer's The Lion Celebrates a Roaring Opening Night Off-Broadway
The Lion, a new one-man show written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, celebrated its official opening night on June 26, 2014 Rosie O'Grady's. Click for photos from the festivities, then see MTC's The Lion through July 13 at off-Broadway's City Center.


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- 2 cups ice cream, softened (I used a mix of homemade chocolate and mint chocolate chip)
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour (to make self-raising flour, add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt for every cup to flour)
- 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Mix ice cream and flour together until well combined. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. 3. Bake for 35-45 minutes


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2008-11-09, 17:58 | Link #61 |
Great Commandy One
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: 3 times the passion of the usual flamenco
Considering how anime literate the developers seem to be (with mentions of Gundam and Macross as inspirations for the Empire's units), I'm not really surprised.
2008-11-11, 03:11 | Link #62 |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Potato Kingdom
Age: 26
Natasha Volkova is possibly a reference too, to the special unit Volkov who got introduced in RA:Counterstrike (but only showed up in perhaps 2 missions).
Also, I found some positive things about RA3: -I like the title screen music -Building on the water is a nice addition But that's all really. I can't bring myself to play through more. |
2008-11-11, 04:05 | Link #63 |
GT-R Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
Age: 27
As mentioned in PC Gamer's review of RA3 in their Holiday 2008 issue, this game doesn't take itself the least bit seriously.
In one of the pic captions: "Nothing encapsulates the feel of RA3 like a giant, laser-sword-wielding, triple-samurai robot of doom." And the last sentence: "....any game in which a giant laser cannon pops out of Teddy Roosevelt's head on Mt. Rushmore is a winner in my book" - Dan Stapleton
2008-11-11, 09:46 | Link #66 |
Join Date: Oct 2004
Age: 37
The RA lines has been the butt of Jokes for the C&C series since part Deux. Anything too outrageous for C&C goes towards making RA a more enjoyable outing. I would love to see China debuting in RA4, now.
BTW, EA has annouced 3 different expansion pack for RA3. Each for the Americans, Russians and Japanese. Typical EA. Betcha the Japanese Expansion will be the bestselling outta the entire lot. |
2008-11-11, 10:12 | Link #70 | |
Absolute Haruhist!
Join Date: Mar 2006
Age: 29
A new mecha piloted by a loli with the ability to mentally signal a microwave cannon from the moon to power its suit up to fire a devastating beam. Or this new flying unit, maybe a hero version of the rocket girls. This loli with wings can mentally control a satelite in orbit to fire beams and destroy targets.
2008-11-11, 12:02 | Link #73 |
Great Commandy One
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: 3 times the passion of the usual flamenco
IIRC Supposedly the original Red Alert's style was supposed to be quirky like RA2 and 3, but they didn't have the graphical tech back then to portray it well. Take this with a grain of salt though.
2008-11-12, 09:30 | Link #77 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Land Down Under
Age: 25
This game is so incredibly fun. The fact that it doesn't take itself seriously is just the icing on the cake.
Spoiler for Allied Campaign Spoilers (endgame):
Seriously though I dunno what Sheep was whining about, I've been playing since beta and this game is so tightly balanced it's insane. |
2008-11-12, 16:37 | Link #78 | |
For one thing, Empire sucks. Bad. Reallllly bad. Picking Empire is a surefire way to lose against good players. Allies fare better, but still usually get rolled by Soviets. |
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Leave it to Awkward Black Girl's Issa Rae to remind us that we sometimes take ourselves way too seriously. In her latest video, Rae wonders what life would be like if it was big Twitter party. There's the usual Twitter suspects, like the #teamfollowback guy or the girl with a hashtag for everything. How about the guy who's always try to start a trending topic? We know them all too well.
Check out Rae's video and tell us if you can spot the Twitter characters we love to hate, but ultimately follow back.
Related: Issa Rae Chats About Her New Talk Show 'Exhale'
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How the world's most popular foods have traveled all over the planet
Worldwide, about 69 per cent of all food supplied and produced is 'foreign'
Worldwide, about 69 per cent of all food supplied and produced is 'foreign'
Deborah Lippmann nail polish and Jo Malone scented candles are just some of the items to make it onto our radar this week
'Fruit-head' dolls which can also cause deformities in unborn babies and infertility in men have been found at a market in Kent
Union Street Café is not a café, and isn't strictly in Union Street (see address below) but it's certainly the most talked-about new restaurant of the autumn. This, you'll doubtless know, is because it was rumoured that its owner, Gordon Ramsay, the former footballer who once had a trial with Rangers, was going into partnership with David Beckham, the well-known foodie.
Galata is a thriving area with a sleek collection of suites in a building that's cool ... in every way. Sarah Gilbert checks in
Plant can grow sweet cherry tomatoes while producing white potatoes
People now have a great choice of olives in all sizes and brines for snacking on and cooking with. Long may it last, says our chef...
Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker wield swords on pre-season tour
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Astro Ranch Review
- Lots to do!
- Colourful visuals.
- Slow gameplay may not be to everyone's taste.
As farming simulators on the iphone go, this is a very good entry and worth the money if you're a fan of the genre.
- Full Review
- App Store Info
Space farming! Oh no, we're not talking about mining asteroids, or growing some kind of moon cheese, but a farming simulator... in space! Astro Ranch has your farmer crashlanding on an alien planet, who then has to harvest crops and lifestock to earn enough money to repair their shuttle and send them home.
Everything is done by the touch of a finger. Walking, selecting farming implements, buying new seeds, and equipment, and even talking to the locals. When you start off, you don't have much at your disposal, but as your farm grows, so will your options (just be sure to keep an eye on stock prices to earn the most profit). If you need a break from farming, there is heaps to do, from fishing, to prospecting, and running errands for others.
Astro Ranch has a simple 3D look to it, with lots of colour. It does look a bit ugly, but its functional. The sound is average but you can use your ipod while farming. Alongside everything there is to do in the game, there is also downloadable content for aesthetic purposes, as well as the ability to mail and send items to friends.
Astro Ranch is a game with a good sense of humour and a lot of content. If you enjoy games like Farmville or Animal Crossing, you're going to be spending a lot of time in this game. For others, the slow buildup of your farm might not be enough to keep you interested.


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At the Galleries
International artists showcased in Maine
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 20 August 2012 00:00
"New Work by Faculty," an exhibition of fine furniture, turned objects, carving and fine art, opened for the summer on June 9 and will run through Sept. 14 at the Messler Gallery in the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine.
Seattle gallery shows off its best work
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 July 2012 00:00
The Northwest Woodworkers' Gallery of Seattle is hosting back-to-back exhibits: the fourth annual Rising Star Furniture Showcase runs through June 25 and the 2012 Members Showcase runs July 2 to Sept. 20.
Students take the stage at Messler Gallery
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 18 June 2012 00:00
"Current Student Work" was featured from April 13 through May 30 at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship's Messler Gallery in Rockport, Maine. The annual exhibit showcased furniture and decorative objects created by participants in the school's nine-month program. For many of the students, this was their first opportunity to see their work in a public setting.
Boston exhibit highlights Niswonger's work
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 14 May 2012 00:00
Bart Niswonger's latest exhibit, "Furniture: Carved and Cast," featuring modern furniture pieces by this contemporary artist, was on display March 30 to April 28 at Gallery Naga in Boston.
SAPFM exhibit comes to Hartford
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00
"A Tradition of Craft," hosted by the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, opened March 30 and runs through Sept. 8 at the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford.
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by Patricia Quinn, M.D., and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Advantage Books, $9.95
Purchase When Moms and Kids Have ADD
What's more chaotic than a family in which a child has ADD? Why, a family in which mom, too, has the disorder. It's never easy to thrive in a "bi-generational" ADD family. But When Moms and Kids Have ADD makes it clear that it can be done.
The key, according to co-authors Patricia Quinn, M.D., and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., is for mom to do what it takes to preserve her relationships within the family while helping the kids master the skills required for daily life.
Among other things, that means holding regular family meetings and collaborating on important tasks. This handy book, which is comprehensive enough to satisfy adult readers but simple enough for children to understand, offers 38 "ADD-friendly" guidelines for making a go of it. One critical strategy, the authors write, is to be sure to get an accurate diagnosis.
Women with ADD are often misdiagnosed — or incompletely diagnosed, and even if anxiety or depression is part of the picture, it may not be the whole picture. So, Quinn and Nadeau write, it's absolutely essential to find a mental health professional who understands ADD in women.
Quinn and Nadeau certainly know the territory. Each has ADD. Each is the mother of children who have ADD. And each is a mental-health professional who has spent decades working with ADD families—Quinn as a developmental pediatrician, Nadeau as a psychologist. (Both Quinn and Nadeau are contributors to ADDitude.)
Featuring easy-to-follow headings and sidebars, along with simple, black-and-white photographs, this book is designed with the distractible reader in mind. It fits in a briefcase or on the dashboard of your car (to be dipped into as you wait for soccer practice to end). One approach might be for mom to read the book, then leave it around the house for the kids to read.


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Jerry Seinfeld. Willie Nelson. Jason Mraz. Julianne and Derek Hough.
Riverside's revitalized Fox Performing Arts Center has snared a series of A-list performers since signing on with promoting powerhouse Live Nation.
And if you want to see the Hough siblings read that âthe Donny and Marie of danceâ expect to pay $35 all the way to $400.
You read that right. The top ticket is $399 to be precise, not including fees. But it comes with special access, including a âselfieâ for those unfamiliar with the e-vernacular, thatâs a self-shot cell-phone photo.
It's all part of an entertainment industry trend. The most passionate fans are willing to pay a premium to get real face time with their favorite performers. And the âVIP Experienceâ fulfills that desire.
The VIP ticket isn't all that new in major markets. The New York Times described a recent $1,875 Bon Jovi package that included a leather bag, a catered meal and a take-home folding chair bearing the band's logo. Artists such as The Eagles, the Rolling Stones and U2 have offered high-end packages for years. And events such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Bonnaroo target big spenders by offering special posh festival experiences.
But the trend is becoming the norm in all markets including Riverside.
Tickets are on sale today for the Houghsâ Saturday, July 19 show, which promises elaborate sets and costumes, support dancers and music ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop.
The show was created by the high-stepping pair in partnership with Emmy winners Tabitha and Napoleon Dâumo, choreographers on the Fox reality series âSo You Think You Can Dance.â Between the two, Julianne and Derek have won seven seasons of the top-rated ABC show âDancing with the Stars.â
And if you have money to spend, you can get up close and personal with the Houghs. The Ultimate VIP package includes a reserved ticket in the first 10 rows, a private Q&A session, an individual photo opportunity, a backstage tour, an autographed program, a laminated VIP badge, crowd-free merchandise shopping and access to an on-site VIP host.
A cheaper VIP package ($249) includes a seat in rows 11-20 and everything in the Ultimate package except for the backstage tour, individual photo (regular VIPs get a group photo) and an autographed program. There is a four-ticket limit for the VIP packages.
Think thatâs pricey? Robin Thickeâs upcoming show at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino boasts VIP tickets for $375 and thatâs not including a ticket, which range from $49 to $109.
Dave Brooks, managing editor of Venues Today magazine, isn't surprised by the VIP ticket prices for showstoppers such as Thicke and the Houghs.
âIt's not unusual to see tickets priced that high, especially at a theater,â he said. âSomeone like Robin Thicke could probably sell 10,000-20,000 tickets and probably do a Staples Center show. He just played RodeoHouston in front of over 61,000 people.â
The Houghs are not the only upcoming act at the Fox to charge a premium price. Orchestra tickets for comedian Jerry Seinfeldâs May 15 show are $170.50 with fees but they're selfie-free.


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I know, I know. Those of you who KNOW me expect that this blog will be about THE Mouse… aka Mickey and WDW, but it's not. I'm talking today about my favorite Christmas mouse!
Some years ago (which means I can't remember when), I bought this cloth Christmas calendar from my local Avon lady. Each year I would hang it on one of my boys' bedroom doors and they would fight to be the one to move the mouse. Each morning of December, they would try to be the first one out of bed so they could be the one.
As each one moved out, the others would gloat that they were now going to move them mouse. And they did.
But this year, it's kind of a poignant one since my boys are grown and aren't here most of the time. So, I've had no one to move the mouse. . . .
But, I'm sure it's only a matter of time before we find another tradition to follow this one — or find someone in the family to move the mouse each day.
How about you? Does your family have a holiday tradition like an Advent or Christmas calendar? Do you have little ones that do the "Elf on the Shelf"? How do you build up excitement to the Big Day?
Maybe it's Terri's attempt to continue to countdown the days until Christmas, or just a way to have fun, but tomorrow – December 13th – is her day on the Harlequin Historical Authors Holiday Calendar giveaway! She hopes you'll stop by her website to enter her contest (and visit the other authors' pages, too!)
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We have a old countdown to Christmas calendar. It is a wooden Snoopy and you move the wooden star numbers on his dog house every day seeing how close you are to Christmas. My parents bought it for my kids years ago and they still make sure it is out every year. No digital countdown in our house.
No, my kids are grown, however, I know my grandchildren would love the mouse calendar! Save it for your grandbabies!!
I have that one! It's presently on my fridge… it is cute and all, but year after year, it just does not come with chocolate every day. Oh well. 😉
I no longer have little ones but I give a tree trimming party every year (and now my oldest has one too).


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There isn't a lot of information about the QNX UI classes so I figured this would be good to post here for those wanting to do some List/Image optimizations.
Using QNX Image and ImageCache in List Custom CellRenderer
The custom cell renderer in the post above looks like this (all source code available at (https://github.com/renaun/QNXListImageCache):
package com.renaun.renderer { import flash.display.Sprite; import flash.text.TextFieldAutoSize; import flash.text.TextFormat; import qnx.ui.display.Image; import qnx.ui.listClasses.CellRenderer; import qnx.ui.text.Label; import qnx.utils.ImageCache; public class CacheImageCellRenderer extends CellRenderer { /** * This is a static cache object. Alternatively you can * create this object out side this class to be used * in more then one place. */ public static var cacheObject:ImageCache = new ImageCache(); public function CacheImageCellRenderer() { super(); initBackground(); } /** * */ protected var img:Image; protected var lbl:Label; protected var bg:Sprite; protected var format:TextFormat; /** * Updates the text and image everytime a new data is set * for this renderer instance. */ override public function set data(value:Object):void { super.data = value.data; //trace(value.data.text + " - " + value.data.url); updateCell(); } /** * Update the image and text if there is valid data. */ private function updateCell():void { if (this.data) { //trace("loading: " + data.url); img.setImage(data.url); lbl.text = data.text; } } /** * Create all the cell renderer components just once */ private function initBackground():void { img = new Image(); lbl = new Label(); bg = new Sprite(); format = new TextFormat(); format.color = 0xEEEEEE; format.size = 12; format.bold = true; bg.graphics.clear(); bg.graphics.beginFill(0x000000, .7); bg.graphics.drawRect(0, 0, 240, 50); bg.graphics.endFill(); img.setPosition(0,0); img.setSize(240,134); // Setting the cache propery on QNX Image class // takes care of adding and checking for images on // the ImageCache object. img.cache = CacheImageCellRenderer.cacheObject; lbl.width = 240; lbl.format = format; lbl.wordWrap = true; lbl.x = 5; lbl.y = 0; lbl.width = 220; lbl.autoSize = TextFieldAutoSize.LEFT; addChild(img); addChild(bg); addChild(lbl); } } }
Check out the use of ImageCache, basically one instance of ImageCache set to each Image instance's cache property and Image class takes care of adding and getting cached images on the ImageCache instance.
Thanks Renaun. This helped me a lot !
thanks, saved me a ton of work because file.browse doesn't work.
i'm unfortunately getting errors with that code. it gives me this:
Error #2044: Unhandled ioError:. text=
i try to load 4 images. every time i start the debugger, it gives me o1, 2, 3, none or all of them
the images i've been trying to load were these:
loading: http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/sport.png
loading: http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/stock.png
loading: http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/fussballticker.pn
loading: http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/wirtschaft.png
all of them very small icons. at first i was thinking the images might be too large, but when i tried using a loader, it didn't show anything at all.
any help ? the code i'm using is this:
var dp2:DataProvider = new DataProvider(); var obj1:Object = new Object(); obj1.text = "Item 1"; obj1.url = "http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/sport.png"; dp2.addItem({label:obj1.text, data:obj1}); var obj2:Object = new Object(); obj2.text = "Item 2"; obj2.url = "http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/stock.png"; dp2.addItem({label:obj2.text, data:obj2}); var obj3:Object = new Object(); obj3.text = "Item 3"; obj3.url = "http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/fussballticker.png"; dp2.addItem({label:obj3.text, data:obj3}); var obj4:Object = new Object(); obj4.text = "Item 4"; obj4.url = "http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/wirtschaft.png"; dp2.addItem({label:obj4.text, data:obj4}); var list:List = new List(); list.x = 512; list.y = 200; list.height = 300; list.width = 400; list.setSkin(CacheImageCellRenderer); list.dataProvider = dp2; list.opaqueBackground = 0xFFFFFF; //setting the event for each of the items being clicked, this will load up in the web view in the getFeed event //list.addEventListener(ListEvent.ITEM_CLICKED, itemClickedHandler); addChild(list);
and your CacheImageCellRenderer class
Can we see the code for the renderer?
Have you tried embeddding the images instead of going to the web to access them? Will be faster and more reliable since the PB might not have an Internet connection all the time.
Ah, you're probably using the renderer earlier in the thread.
Try no using the cache mechnanism and just override onAdded and onRemoved to add and remove the image from the display.
Also, things that are more or less static, I tend to embed to make it faster and more reliable to load.
yes, i used the renderer of renaun. but having the images locally does not really help, because i wanted to have an rss-reader which also loads the images which you normally see in an rss-teaser-feed
i actually also tried to use a loader, but that didn'T work for me as well
removing the cache is possible. i'll give it a try tomorrow, right now i'm too tired
The ioError event usually is called when it can't find a url, or the url sends back a non-200 response.
You can add an event listener on the renderer's Image object and see what the message is.
01-28-2011 03:44 AM - edited 01-28-2011 10:01 AM
you were right, the url's weren't found. here's what i've got:
with imagecache:
[IOErrorEvent type="ioError" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="" errorID=0]
without imagecache:
[IOErrorEvent type="ioError" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="Error #2035: URL Not Found. URL: http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/fussballticker.pn
[IOErrorEvent type="ioError" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="Error #2035: URL Not Found. URL: http://apps.n-tv.de/stat/apps/bb/wirtschaft.png" errorID=2035]
now this is getting funny. of course, i could add the same function call (img.setImage(data.url)) into the errorfunction like this (and add a counter for number of tries):
private function onIOError(e:IOErrorEvent):void { trace(e.toString()); img.setImage(data.url); }
but that's a hacky solution (though it works, of course). hmm. does anyone have a better idea for this? for now i'll retry to build a smarter loader, maybe the actionscript forums have a better idea
EDIT: i got an idea from another colleague for now: using a default image and leaving the onIOError function with a counter as it is , so ifthe image was unable to be loaded within the fifth try, the default image will be shown. thanks for the help, everybody!
Its a good idea because network connectivity in the real world will change and having a default image scheme is a good approach.


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Food and Agriculture Organization
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
It serves both developed and developing countries and acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all.
FAO Offices[change | change source]
Regional Offices[change | change source]
- Regional Office for Africa in Accra, Ghana
- Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile
- Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand
- Regional Office for the Near East in Cairo, Egypt
- Regional Office for Europe at FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy
Subregional Offices[change | change source]
- Subregional Office for Southern and East Africa in Harare, Zimbabwe
- Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands in Apia, Samoa
- Subregional Office for Central and Eastern Europe in Budapest, Hungary
- Subregional Office for the Caribbean in Bridgetown, Barbados
- Subregional Office For North Africa in Tunis, Tunisia
Liaison Offices[change | change source]
- Liaison Office with the United Nations in Geneva
- Liaison Office for North America in Washington D.C.
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From free-kick takers to hot-heads, golden boot contenders to the celebs, we'll have it all covered before things kick-off in Warsaw.
Here, we bring you the blasts from the past taking part at Euro 2012. These are the players who might look rather familiar, which is because they once were, but over the years have either moved abroad or down the leagues and have slipped off the radar.
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Texas singer/songwriter James McMurtry, known for his hard-edged character sketches, comes from a literary family; his father, novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry, gave James his first guitar at age seven, and his mother, an English professor, taught him how to play it. McMurtry began performing his own songs while a student at the University of Arizona and continued to do so after returning home and taking a job as a bartender. When it transpired that a film script McMurtry's father had written was being directed by John Mellencamp, who was also its star, McMurtry's demo tape was passed along, and Mellencamp was duly impressed, serving as co-producer on McMurtry's 1989 debut album, Too Long in the Wasteland. McMurtry also appeared on the soundtrack of the film (Falling from Grace), working with Mellencamp, John Prine, Joe Ely, and Dwight Yoakam in a one-off supergroup called Buzzin' Cousins. McMurtry has continued to record, releasing albums in 1992 and 1995. Walk Between the Raindrops followed in 1998, and 2002 saw the release of Saint Mary of the Woods, his last for the Sugar Hill label. He signed with Compadre the following year, releasing Live in Aught-Three in 2004 and Childish Things in 2005. Just Us Kids appeared in 2008 on Lightning Rod Records, with another concert album, Live in Europe, arriving in 2009.


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06/04/2013 7:09am
A West Valley City man is facing 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after a tech team discovered child pornography on his computer.
3 Fla. schools scanned children's eyes without parental consent
06/04/2013 8:03am
While Americans debate whether the U.S. Supreme Court decision on DNA swabbing is too invasive, parents from three Florida schools are outraged over iris scanning on school buses.
Violent crime up slightly in Salt Lake City
06/04/2013 9:15am
Preliminary FBI data show the number of violent crimes reported to police in Salt Lake City rose slightly from 2011 to 2012.
5 years probation for nanny convicted of breaking infant's ankles
06/04/2013 10:26am
A former nanny was sentenced Monday to five years of probation after pleading guilty on two charges of child abuse in April.
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06/04/2013 11:02am
Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City is the oldest public aviary in the U.S., but most of its family-friendly exhibits are new. If you haven't been to Tracy Aviary recently, now is a great time to plan a visit.
A simple mom's love for her son, family
06/04/2013 11:37am
In the midst of life, a woman lost her life unexpectedly. She wasn't famous or noteworthly, but she was a mom. In the end, she fulfilled a measure that is far great than most any accomplishment. And now her son tries to pay tribute.
U. research reveals diet of ancient human ancestors
06/04/2013 12:17pm
What did ancient human ancestors eat? Fruits, vegetables, grasses, meats? Research recently released from the University of Utah is shedding new light.
Milking cows and getting owned by Mother Nature
06/04/2013 12:42pm
That headline is likely confusing, but just know, it's another typical day in the MLB.
5 films you didn't know were inspired by Shakespeare
06/04/2013 2:02pm
A new adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" is headed to theaters this weekend and here's a look at five films you may not have known were adaptations of Shakespeare plays.
Woman missing since Sunday found dead
06/04/2013 2:23pm
A two-day search for a missing Carbon County woman ended Tuesday when a family friend found her body at the base of a cliff. Evidence at the scene shows that Holly Martineau slipped and fell about 100 feet, according to Price police.
Gun lobbyist claims innocence in court appearance
06/04/2013 2:34pm
A gun lobbyist charged with trespassing, mischief, domestic violence in the presence of a child and making a threat to life plead guilty Tuesday morning.
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A massive landslide at the Bingham Canyon Mine in April that forced Kennecott Utah Copper to dramatically cut costs won't include another layoff — for now.
Inmates suing corrections officers for use of tear gas
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Utah State Prison inmates feared for their lives after corrections officers released tear gas in the mental health unit that seeped into their cells through the ventilation system, according to a federal lawsuit.
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Lawyers challenge injunction against Utah gang
06/04/2013 6:10pm
A first-of-its-kind in Utah injunction against an Ogden gang is now before the Utah Supreme Court. The injunction is seen by prosecutors and police as a crime-fighting tool, but defense attorneys are arguing the measure is unconstitutional and overly broad.
Man convicted of manslaughter sent to prison for 2011 shooting
06/04/2013 6:45pm
Rodney Amato Liti, convicted of manslaughter and other charges in connection with a fatal 2011 shooting in Taylorsville, was sentenced to prison Tuesday.
Crews test new Draper TRAX line with simulated crash
06/04/2013 7:20pm
The Utah Transit Authority and Unified Fire teamed up to practice rescue skills Tuesday along the soon-to-be-open Draper TRAX line.
Utah industrial espionage case collapses in federal court
06/04/2013 7:41pm
More than a year after federal authorities trumpeted their first-ever arrest in Utah for industrial espionage, the case has collapsed with the dismissal of 25 charges.
Conservative think tank calls for Swallow to resign
06/04/2013 7:58pm
The Sutherland Institute, a conservative, nonpartisan public policy think tank, is calling for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow to step down.
Learning to celebrate the pain of running
06/04/2013 8:54pm
The reasons to run are as numerous as the runners on the road. National Running Day: What it is and why we celebrate it.
Search for missing BYU student ends for the day
06/04/2013 9:11pm
A search was being conducted on Y Mountain Tuesday for a 20-year-old man last seen on Saturday.
Mutual commitment registry ordinance passes in 8-1 vote
06/04/2013 9:26pm
The Salt Lake County Council voted 8-1 Tuesday to pass an ordinance creating a mutual commitment registry for "adult relationships of financial dependence or interdependence."
Get play and purpose with an 80% summer schedule
06/04/2013 9:35pm
Solve the summer dilemma of how to give children playtime, purpose and possibly education while you get a reprieve. Try the "80 percent" summer schedule.
Residents angry about Stericycle pollution, demand answers
06/04/2013 10:03pm
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In one sense the best, in most others the worst of times. Throughout the county the level of performance has never been higher. You can expect competent acting in most local theaters. Two examples: Scripps Ranch, an erstwhile "community" theater, is fast becoming a regular stop on the critics' beat; Moonlight Stage Productions' radiant Ring Round the Moon, in Vista, was a personal favorite.
For the first time, the Critics Circle announced nominees for its annual Craig Noel Awards before the ceremony itself (listed at sdcriticscircle.org). Ordinarily, the maximum is five per award. In some of the acting categories, six became finalists — culled from bulging lists of eight or nine strong candidates (that Monique Gaffney didn't make the cut for her outstanding performance in Gee's Bend at North Coast Rep still boggles the mind). The performance bar has never been higher; the economic bar, never lower.
A current TV commercial says one in six Americans is "going hungry" — one in six. But instead of showing them, you see images of smiling faces and great heaps of food — puffy pizzas sliding off of a tray — and joy abounding, thanks to the Bank of America. There's a disjoint between what you see and hear. TV wouldn't dare show the homeless man I saw on Rosecrans, holding a cardboard sign that read, "If this recession hasn't bit you yet, you're an a-hole!"
The result in theaters: artistic timidity. Stage the familiar, the nonthreatening, the audience-stroking; show steaming pizzas, not famished faces.
In recent years, the line between entertainment and art has blurred. What emerges from a look back at 2010 are attempts to take audiences beyond safe themes and stock responses to the place where words fail and emotions brim — the attempts, in other words, at art.
Ion Theatre deserves an award for courage. They took over the old Sixth at Penn stage, converted it into a handsome, intimate space, and never once gave in to the Don't Worry, Be Happy syndrome.
They opened 2010 at Diversionary with Hurlyburly. The word on David Rabe's vortex of narcissistic males: if you stage it, they won't come. Those who did saw one of the year's finest productions. Francis Gercke played Eddie, an Omega male so self-absorbed he might implode. For almost three hours, Gercke sustained a manic intensity. As part of an outstanding ensemble cast, Karson St. John did an unforgettable monologue as Bonnie, a stripper who uses a balloon. She sums up the 20th Century with "Who does anybody know who is doing okay?" Even so, she adds, people shouldn't be "pushing others out of cars."
In its own space, among other impressive projects, Ion staged Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, with Deanna Driscoll and Jeffrey Jones. Like Rosina Reynolds and Richard Baird, who clicked on every imaginable cylinder in North Coast Rep's Ghosts, Driscoll and Jones did remarkable tandem work (allegedly a box-office no-no, Ghosts was one of North Coast Rep's best-sellers).
Cygnet Theatre once again demonstrated its versatility. They followed a rip-roaring version of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd (said to be audience-unfriendly, it played to sold-out houses — we seeing a pattern here?), with its exact opposite: Noel Coward's elegant farce Private Lives. Like the contrasting styles, the sets couldn't have been further apart: Sean Fanning caked Sweeney's brick walls with London soot; Andrew Hull opened Lives with a windswept French Riviera exterior, which looked permanent, then followed it with a posh Parisian flat filled with, what, 20 pillows, 50?
One of my favorite scenes last year happened during the scene change for Private Lives. When first performed back in the '30s, the transition took place behind a curtain. Cygnet did it before our eyes: a cavalcade of pillows, tossed here and there, bouncing into place, piling higher and higher. In the age of minimalism — economic and artistic — it was a kick to watch old-time, scenic opulence accumulate, amazingly, in about ten minutes.
My love of musicals has been lifelong, but my respect for well-made ones grows every year: so many elements to integrate, so many people wearing hats you wonder which works better, collaborators (Rodgers and Hammerstein) or control freaks (Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse)?
The musicals of 2010 provided no answer. They had appealing ideas: a haunted lighthouse (Whisper House, Old Globe), New Orleans' red-light district and the birth of jazz (Storyville, San Diego Rep), a life of Charlie Chaplin (Limelight, La Jolla Playhouse). But none had a halfway decent book. The stories were just transitions to the next song. And in some cases, you'd swear the score and the book met for the first time on opening night. Some needed more central control, others had too much, but they made one thing clear: in musicals, the story's still the spine.
There were two local answers for musical success: have James Vasquez direct (he codirected Sweeney and helmed Title of Show, the four-handed charmer at Diversionary); the other, cast Steve Gunderson. He excelled — if I can remember them all — in Hairspray, Into the Woods, The Grinch, Sweeney Todd. To top it off, Starlight did a lively version of Suds, which Gunderson cowrote.
For its summer festival, the Old Globe hired a director at once in control and democratic. Adrian Noble, artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1991 to 2002, staged two of the year's most impressive productions: King Lear and The Madness of George III. In both, speech and action were one. There was never a sense, as so often in Shakespeare and "classic" theater, of spaces between the two: strange pseudo-pauses or false emphases. The cast for Lear performed as if every moment was brand new. Best overall staging I've seen of that great play.
The critics only award acting that originates in San Diego. Might have to make 2010 an exception. Tovah Feldshuh's one-person show, Golda's Balcony — about Golda Meir, fourth prime minister of Israel — practically hypnotized Old Globe audiences. Whether gray-haired and chain-smoking in a beat-up blue bathrobe or shedding decades in seconds, Feldshuh was masterful — not only as Meir but also in cameos (including a hilarious Henry Kissinger).
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Jeff Smith nails it again - as usual: "The result in theaters: artistic timidity. Stage the familiar, the nonthreatening, the audience-stroking; show steaming pizzas, not famished faces." Everyone sees this elephant in the theatre lobbies, but no one is willing to point it out! THANK YOU Jeff Smith -- THANK YOU ion theatre! sheesh! I'm beginning to agree with Jerzy Grotowski: (paraphrased) 'everyone's a performer and theatre has become superfluous'. I'm always enlightend by reading Jeff Smith's columns and articles -- theatre and history -- he digs deeply into his subject matter and gives us such great lessons about the play, the theatre, and even philosophical and sociological trends! The kinds of things theatre ought to be doing. Thanks for pointing out some great mind-expanding theatrical pieces that are fighting through the sludge of 'cuisine theatre' that has become accepted as 'cutting edge' - Jeff Smith: a thinking man's (and woman's) kind of theatre critic for our times - post modern and otherwise. Thanks!


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Toronto based Meech and Rynecologist's collaborative project RYME has delivered, straight from a different realm, their remix of Tiga's new chugger "Bugatti". I can't decide if this is techno for pop fans, or perhaps pop for techno fans – either way, it's jackin and crunk as fuhhhhk. RYME's rework gives the original some bounce, a fatter bassline, and a thicker amount of overall driving energy. This is some jukin' techno – DL it for free below!
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Happy Friday! To get your weekend started we finally have the next tape pack of live recordings from NIGHT BASS on June 12. This one featured a special b2b from AC Slater and Bart B More, as well as huge sets from RinseFM's Royal-T, Fool's Gold Canadian Meech, and our very own BONES. Listen to the 4-pack below and get your Friday thumping!
Don't miss the next NIGHT BASS – this Thursday, July 3rd featuring DJ EZ, Star Eyes, AC Slater, Petey Clicks and BONES!
Our Toronto boys Meech & Rynecologist have finally fused into one force known as RYME – releasing their debut BAK DEN EP on BoysNoize records label TRAX. The two have shown a variety of styles in their solo productions – but their love for old school Chicago House, Detroit Techno and Baltimore Club led the way in inspiration for their debut EP "BAK DEN". This collaborative debut is an homage to a music scene which was underground, simple and real. The EP already has support from the likes of Sinden, Brodinski, Crookers, Toddla T, and the BNR crew – not to mention is climbing the Beatport TECHNO charts… Listen below and grab it now on beatport!
AC Slater here for a little guest post on Gotta Dance Dirty to bring you the scoop on Night Bass, my Los Angeles based event based around pushing under-represented sounds of bass music in the American music scene including UK garage, bassline, grime and more. We are bringing UK based producer and DJ Royal-T from the infamous Butterz crew. If there was anyone meant to play at Night Bass its Royal-T. His fusion of garage, bassline, grime and hip hop fit perfectly into the ethos of the Night Bass movement. I had a quick chat with the man of the month to see what he's got in store for us.
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To prepare for his WMC arrival and his forthcoming EP on Discobelle, our Toronto brethren Meech is offering up the soulfully driven original "Right Things" as a giveaway! Powerful chords stab a house driven bass line onto deep melodic vocals. The product is a energy starter fit for the conference! Grab it below and check out some of his upcoming tour dates with BNR familia Rynecologist.
3/26 – Rynecologist & Meech @ Gavanna w/ Juan MacLean & Tom Trago (WMC)
3/29 – Rynecologist & Meech @ LMNT w/ Boys Noize (WMC)
4/04 – Rynecologist & Meech @ Drake Hotel (Toronto)
How about some fresh, free G House from our friends Rynecologist & Meech? "Mudafucker" jacks it up and gets inappropriate — just the way we like it. If you were in NY, you may have heard this banging from the WIDE AWAKE Art Car last weekend. Download it FO FREE.
Hard to believe that the multi-city festival known as Electric Daisy Carnival is about to commence this week in New York City, and GDD™ is proud to be teaming up with our friends at Insomniac to book out the Wide Awake Art Car stage this Friday, May 17th. We've taken a specific approach to curating the lineup for this event, bringing in a deeper/techier vibe to showcase up and coming acts from New York and beyond, including acts like M A N I K, Meech, Rynecologist, and our good friend Kromo, who has put together a mix that accurately portrays the sound you'll hear from the Funktion One system this Friday. More info below…
YEEEW! Dirt time & all I gotta say is I am very DTF with all of the songs so generously being put into the mix this week. Very much a theme again here, slowed UK vibes and really strongly percussion-based tracks in my picks, and a bit of everything from Jonah; ubiquitously groovy of course. Tons of free jams for everyone to enjoy, and we're really stoked on all of the producers below & highly recommend checking more of their stuff out! Download all 11 tracks after the jump… Continue Reading
After a year more of explosive production, the Belgian techno masterminds Mumbai Science have crossed the pond and are back again for their 2012 USA Summer tour! The string of dates kicks off tomorrow @ Dim Mak Studios in Hollywood (and hits our VERSUS party this Thursday 7/26!), alongside Meech and our very own Bones. Check for dates near you, and grab the FREE downloads after the jump!
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It is with great pleasure that we welcome back Mumbai Science to the decks of VS in Santa Monica this Thursday. It's been almost a full year since we hosted the Belgian duo at this party, and we're excited to bring them back for another round as they headline with support from Isom Innis (of Foster the People), our buddy Meech from Toronto, and Hohme. We're expecting this one to be big, so make sure to RSVP!
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Hi everyone! Week 2 of BikeMonth starts today, so here's a fun rundown of everything going on over the next 7 days!
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Either way, it's summer for "the poors" and that can only mean one thing. It's time to fill up the plastic pool via your pasta pot. Just 10,034 more trips from the kitchen and Issac will be able to swim until he turns into a prune
21-year-old Abraham -- who first appeared on "Teen Mom" back in 2009 -- was pulled over in Omaha just after 1AM after hanging a wide turn ... and nearly hitting a police cruiser.Cops administered the standard field sobriety test -- and we're told Abraham tanked ... blowing a .147 on a breathalyzer ... nearly twice the legal limit in the Cornhusker State.
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Farrah Abraham from "Teen Mom" fought cops tooth and nail -- but mostly tooth -- when she was arrested for DUI in Nebraska ... repeatedly biting the breathalyzer, according to the arresting officers.
TMZ obtained a copy of the Omaha PD arrest report, and in it the officer says the whole incident began when Farrah swerved in her vehicle and nearly hit another police car!
After seeing signs Farrah was impaired, the report states she was placed in the backseat of a police cruiser where she sat "banging her head against the window while yelling and screaming."
Police say Farrah also tried to simply walk away from the officers before they slapped the 'cuffs on her.
But best of all ... police say when they took Farrah to the station for booking they attempted to give her a breathalyzer test 3 times -- but she repeatedly "put her teeth onto the tube and didn't provide a sufficient sample."
Police eventually administered a different BAC test, and she registered .147 -- nearly twice the legal limit.
"I did not plan to drink because I was sick, so I took the role of being in charge and making sure my sister and I would return home together and safely," she told the tabloid. "At 10 p.m., I tried to leave, and at that time, my sister was not ready to leave, so I had been sipping on drinks to pass the time." That must have been quite a wait and a lot of sips, because Farrah registered a blood alcohol level of .147 -- nearly twice the legal limit.
"Because I'm sick, I could not give an accurate breathalyzer test, due to coughing and shortage of breath," she told In Touch. "I have a lawyer and all will work out with my ticket."
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