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As the 5TH Caribbean Water Operators conference commenced at the Fort Young Hotel on Thursday, stakeholders of the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc, CAWASA, were called on to adopt the positive practices of their sister countries to ensure the positive growth of the utility companies.
CAWASA is a regional association of thirteen water and sewerage utilities in the Caribbean.
The CAWASA Water Operators' conference is designed as a platform for water operators to discuss real issues and practical solutions, as well as cultivate innovations, and inspire synergies to address and present future challenges in the Caribbean's Water and Sewerage sector.
The theme for this year's conference is, 'Connecting Water Operators: Strengthening Utilities.'
Representing the Hon Minister for Housing, Lands and Water Resource Management, Reginald Austrie, was the Permanent Secretary of that ministry, Lucien Blackmoore.
"I believe that if we want to strengthen organizations like CAWASA and to realise the benefits to be derived from developing the region's water sector, it will require collaboration, team work, networking and partnerships," he told the conference. "Therefore, we must support and encourage CAWASA as the membership embraces the new vision for water management in the Caribbean. Partnership ensure the easy transfer of information and technology among utilities in the region and is required…to meet the challenges of climate change which has already begun to impact negatively on our fresh water resource in very tangible ways."
President of CAWASA, Christopher Husbands encouraged participants to engage their fellow CAWASA members for networking purposes.
Keynote speaker at the opening ceremony was Division Chief of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the Caribbean Development Bank, Lennox O'Reilly Lewis.
He emphasized the need for improving the resilience of the Caribbean's water supply systems to the impact of climate change and variability.
"Utilities will be required to improve their response mechanisms to natural disaster events, whether it be slow onset events such as drought or extreme weather events…It is my view that water operators will have to pay a critical role in this regard. There must be an integral part of, one; the diagnosis and prioritization of country specific climate threats, two; the decision making with respect to solutions that are adapted and, three; the implementation of those solutions."
The objectives of the conference are to update the knowledge and skills of water and wastewater operators through interaction with fellow operators; provide the opportunity to access, view and share the latest ideas in technical equipment, technology, products and services with suppliers; and provide the operators with an opportunity to showcase their technical skills through the operators' competition.
The event brought together engineers, water and wastewater operators; water and wastewater laboratory analysts, stakeholders and other water industry personnel.


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I love this tart for a Fourth of July picnic… It's just perfect (go figure, it's from Martha)! Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
For the crust:
5 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 cup (4 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup ice water
For the creme fraiche filling:
2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each), room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces creme fraiche
1 cup confectioner's sugar
For the tart:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup apricot jam, for glazing blueberries
1/2 cup raspberry jam, for glazing raspberries
2 tablespoons water
2 pints red raspberries
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
1 pint blueberries, picked over
To make the dough:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and sugar. Add butter, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, 10 to 20 seconds.
In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks; add ice water. With machine running, add the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream through the feed tube. Pulse until dough holds together without being wet or sticky; be careful not to process more than 30 seconds. To test, squeeze a small amount together: If it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Divide dough into two equal balls. Flatten each ball into a disk, and wrap in plastic. Transfer to the refrigerator, and chill at least 1 hour.
To make the filling:
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and vanilla until soft. In a separate bowl, whisk creme fraiche with a balloon whisk until it holds soft peaks.
Whisk 1/3 of the creme fraiche into cream-cheese mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining creme fraiche while gradually sifting the confectioners' sugar over the top; fold just until combined.
To assemble the tart:
On a lightly floured surface, roll out a disc of pate sucree 1/8 inch thick to fit a 3 3/4-by-13 1/4-inch fluted, rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom. Brush off excess flour with a dry pastry brush. Carefully transfer dough to tart pan, tuck dough into the edges, gently pressing along sides, and allow excess dough to overhang the edges. Trim the dough by running your rolling pin over the dough against the edges. Gently shape the edges by pressing the length of your forefinger against each flute along the sides. Prick all over the bottom with the tines of a fork. Repeat with remaining disc of dough. Transfer to the refrigerator, and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove chilled tart shells from refrigerator, and line each with a piece of parchment paper that overhangs the edges by at least 2 inches. Fill parchment with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until just starting to color, about 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights from tart shells, and return tart shells to oven. Continue baking until tart bottom is golden, about 20 minutes more. Transfer tart shells to a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely. Carefully remove tart shells from pan.
In a small bowl in the microwave or set over a pan of simmering water, heat chocolate until it is just melted, about 1 1/2 minutes; stir until smooth. Using the back of a spoon, line each tart shell with chocolate. Refrigerate to set, at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat apricot and raspberry jams in two separate saucepans with about 1 tablespoon water in each; strain into separate small bowls.
Make top tart: Remove one lined tart shell from refrigerator and spread 1/3 of the creme fraiche filling over the bottom. Arrange 3 rows of unglazed raspberries 2/3 the length of the tart, leaving space between each row and at the top and bottom edges for 4 more rows. Dust with confectioners' sugar until raspberries are completely coated. Toss blueberries in a bowl with strained apricot jam. Fill left third of tart shell with a layer of glazed blueberries arranged snugly in rows; top with another layer of blueberries. Toss half the remaining raspberries with the strained raspberry jam, and carefully fill empty rows with some of the glazed raspberries, rinsing your hands as needed.
Make bottom tart: Remove remaining tart shell from refrigerator, and spread a third of the creme fraiche filling over the bottom. Arrange 3 rows of remaining unglazed raspberries, starting at the top edge and leaving space between each and at the bottom edge for 4 more rows. Dust with confectioners' sugar until raspberries are completely coated. Fill empty rows with remaining glazed raspberries.
Arrange tarts on a large board or tray to resemble the flag, and serve with remaining creme fraiche filling on the side. Finished tarts will hold at room temperature for several hours.

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On 24 July IAMZ-CIHEAM Zaragoza welcomed a Chinese delegation on a business trip to Spain as part of the Campaign for the Promotion of the Spanish Alfalfa in China organized by the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Dehydrated Alfalfa (AEFA) and Eibens consulting, in cooperation with the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX).
The meeting brought together Chinese companies and professionals from the industry with Spanish producers and exporters of alfalfa, which is largely produced in Aragon and it is not surprising that during the 2017-2018 season (from March to March), AEFA members produced 1,453,000 tons of alfalfa, 829,000 of which were grown in Aragón
Pablo Recio, CEO at Eibens Consulting, chaired the meeting, hearing from representatives from China Grassland Industry Association and Hesitan, as well as Alun Jones, Director of Innovation and International Projects at IAMZ-CIHEAM, who presented the host institution and stressed the importance of international cooperation in terms of research and training in the agrofood sector. The coordinators of Animal Production and Food Marketing and Technology also spoke about MSc programmes and other training activities carried out by IAMZ-CIHEAM and related to forage production, animal nutrition or marketing.
Ignacio Delgado, from the Center for Agro-Food Research and Technology of Aragon (CITA), gave a quick review of the history of alfalfa and spoke about its productivity and importance as feed for livestock. Aragón is one of the main alfalfa producing regions (32% of total surface area in Spain) and plays a leading role in research, 18 out of the 22 alfalfa varieties registered in Spain are studied at CITA on the Campus of Aula Dei.
Alfalfa is one of the most important forage species in the world because of its content in protein, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, which contributes to animal growth and increased milk and meat production. Alfalfa has always been an important crop in Spain, but now –according to ICEX– the sector is undergoing many changes leading to increased exports and new markets for dehydrated alfalfa; increasing sales from 15-20% of production on international markets to around 75%.
The session ended with a networking activity where Chinese companies had the opportunity to hold business meetings with Spanish producers and exporters. Later, the delegation proceeded to visit Los Monegros cooperative in Sariñena.


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Afghanistan is a mess. The war doesn't seem to be going well. Think about it. When was the last time we heard good news coming from that war zone?
Instead, we've got drama involving our top general, Stanley McChrystal. He's been ordered back to DC after an explosive interview with Rolling Stone. (The article hasn't been posted yet, but a pdf has been posted here.) The first line of the piece is:
General Stanley McChrystal, Obama's top commander in Afghanistan, has seized control of the war by never taking his eye off the real enemy: The wimps in the White House.
I read the article and you never hear McChrystal actually use that terminology. But, it's implied.
This is going to be a test of Obama's leadership. McChrystal has already been warned, according to Rolling Stone:
Last fall, during the question-and-answer session following a speech he gave in London, McChrystal dismissed the counterterrorism strategy being advocated by Vice President Joe Biden as "shortsighted," saying it would lead to a state of "Chaos-istan." The re marks earned him a smackdown from the president himself, who summoned the general to a terse private meeting aboard Air Force One. The message to McChrystal seemed clear: Shut the f— up, and keep a lower profile.
The General didn't shut up. And, he's not keeping a lower profile. In fact, the McChrystal team, in front of the reporter, continued to mock Biden:
Then, unable to help themselves, he and his staff imagine the general dismissing the vice president with a good one-liner.
"Are you asking about Vice President Biden?" McChrystal says with a laugh. "Who's that?"
"Biden?" suggests a top adviser. "Did you say: Bite Me?"
Obama can't have a publicly insubordinate General. He can't. Obama's going to have to channel Harry Truman here.
McChrystal has apologized for the interview, but that's not enough. He's been ordered back to Washington:
President Obama recalled the top U.S. general in the Afghanistan War, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, following a magazine interview in which McChrystal criticized several top U.S. officials and said he felt betrayed by his diplomatic partner, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry.
In a profile by Rolling Stone entitled "Runaway General," McChrystal is characterized as an outsider who did not relate well with the administration, and as a military leader who was "disappointed" with his first meeting with the president.
After news of the comments sent shockwaves through political and military circles from D.C. to Afghanistan, McChrystal quickly issued an apology for his "bad judgment."
The President is meeting with Secretary Gates this afternoon. No doubt, this blow up is on the agenda. It's a test for the President.
NOTE FROM JOHN: The President is going to talk to his insubordinate Secretary of Defense about his insubordinate General. Just let that one sink in.
Why should anyone be surprised by what McChrystal is saying? I'm sure Gates says the same thing. The entire military got the message when McChrystal pulled this crap last time, and got away with it. And they really got the message when Gates pulled this crap this time, on Obama over the effort to repeal DADT, again and again and again. And the President did nothing to stand up to his own subordinate.
Barack Obama caves. It's what he does and who he is. He does it on military issues. He did it on the stimulus when the fate of the nation was at stake. He did it on health care reform, his supposed most important issue of his presidency.
I hate to say it, as I supported the man in the primaries, and still would like to see him succeed (for all of our sakes), but the President has this thing about getting rolled, and then not fighting back. And I seriously doubt Joe and I are the only ones who have taken note.
As we have said time and again, the President's mistakes don't happen in a vacuum. They reverberate. They define who he is to his enemies. And they come back to haunt him, and us.


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Ed- tech startup, GreyAtom has raised a $1M funding round led by early- stage fund Pravega Ventures. GreyAtom is a boot camp style immersive learning program for Data Science, Machine Learning and AI. Aspirants learn technologies for future by working on real problem statements and datasets from GreyAtom's industry partners.
GreyAtom is building a product called "Commit.Live", a homegrown cloud based learning platform that ensures that learning stays practice centered, personally meaningful and social at the same time. The product empowers the student with deep qualitative insight into the learning progress with metrics like code efficiency and adherence to industry standards.
Commenting on this Mr. Mitul Thakkar, Co-Founder of GreyAtom said, "Modern employers are interested whether a prospective hire will be able to solve its real world problem and less concerned with pedigree. As a result, learning outcomes become more critical when teaching engineering disciplines. A mix of online-offline blended approach is the way forward. We have built a product Commit.Live where the students login to solve real-world problems based on real data provided by industry partners. Not just a single faculty but the whole ecosystem is harvested for the benefit of aspirants"
Founded by Shweta Doshi, Mitul Thakkar and Mayuresh Shilotri in February 2017, GreyAtom has on-boarded 35 companies to be Industry Partners, empanelled 41 Certified Instructors and processed over 450 students under various programmes.
Commenting on the funds raised Mr. Mitul Thakkar, Co-Founder of GreyAtom further said "We will be pumping in funds in two areas - technology and ecosystem. With Commit.Live, we are building an AI enabled learning platform which will provide deep qualitative insight into a learner's journey. We will further strengthen our ecosystem of quality instructors, hiring partners & academia."
"Commit.Live brings a fresh perspective to education by enabling a compelling learning experience. Commit.Live balances the adherence of traditional training and mixing best of modern academia. Team at GreyAtom is experienced and fanatic about driving learning outcomes for Students and Organizations looking to up skill work force." said Mr. Rohit Jain, Partner at Pravega Ventures.
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J.C. Penney Co. Inc., on Tuesday reported a 57 percent increase in profit for its third-quarter, which the retailer credited to an improved operating performance and lower interest expense.
The Plano, Texas-based company reported net income of $234 million for the three months ended Oct. 29 from a year-ago profit of $149 million. Sales edged up 2 percent to $4.48 billion, from $4.39 billion last year.
The company said sales in stores open at least one year is expected to rise in the low single-digit range at both department stores and its direct selling business, which includes catalog and online sales.
The retailer also said it has nearly completed its common stock buyback program, having bought back 23.8 million of its own shares during the quarter. It said it spent about $2.2 billion to buy back roughly 44 million of its own shares this fiscal year.Follow JCK on Instagram: @jckmagazine
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We hope these FAQs answer any questions you have. If you have any other questions or would like more information please contact Head of Member Services, Luke Stevens-Burt (firstname.lastname@example.com).
What is being proposed?
We are proposing to introduce a new approach to membership from January 2018, which will provide you with:
- Better value for money
- More affordability
- More tailed benefits
The new approach will also:
- Support growth
- Be open and inclusive
- Provide new ways to support our cause
See the summary of membership categories for details.
Why is this being proposed?
Research such as the Workforce Mapping project show how the information, knowledge and library sector is changing. People are experiencing more diverse careers working in more varied roles. CILIP membership needs to change to meet the needs of today's audience.
In consultation with the sector to develop CILIP's Strategy 2016-2020 we heard that membership needs to be more affordable, better value for money, be more open to everyone in the sector and provide clearer benefits.
We heard that we need to welcome people who share our professional values and want to develop their skills but may not decide that Professional Registration is appropriate for them. We heard that people who want to build their career around information, library and knowledge skills are welcomed to membership and supported to build their skills and develop their careers.
Who can join?
Anyone can join CILIP and support our cause. We are here for the whole information, knowledge and library sector; for everyone that shares our professional values and skills; for everyone who believes that a fair, open and prosperous society relies on access to information and knowledge.
Are supporters members?
No, supporters provide an annual donation and are kept up to date with our activities. One off donations can also be made to the CILIP Library Fund and Benevolent Fund. Members can also become supporters and make donations.
How does it provide better value for money?
Members will receive better value for money through more tailored services according to career stage, continually improving services, more advocacy and campaigning, and more affordable subscription rates.
How can you afford to reduce rates so much?
In order to make the new model work the number of members will need to grow. It is anticipated that this renewed offer that provides better value for money will encourage more members to join. This will require an initial investment to help cover the first few years. Growth will be supported by increasing our sales and marketing activities.
How will it deliver growth?
To make this new approach to membership work we need to grow the CILIP community. We will make this happen by:
- Making membership more affordable
- Providing better value for money with tailored benefits at each stage of your career
- Being clear that anyone working in the sector and all supporters are welcome to join
- Encouraging and incentivising existing members to recommend CILIP
- Providing new opportunities to support our cause
- Investing in more sales and marketing
How did you develop the proposed new approach?
The proposed model was developed through:
- Research and benchmarking
- Financial forecasting
- Member input and feedback
- Consultation with other professional bodies
What is the current membership model?
In the current membership model the fee you pay largely depends on your earnings. The categories and rates in 2016 are:
|Earnings / category
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|£14,001 - £17,500
|£12,001 - £14,000
|£10,001 - £12,000
|£8,001 - £10,000
|£5,001 - £8,000
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|Honorary Fellows
|Life members (closed to new entrants)
All members, apart from students, receive the same benefits. Students receive a digital copy of Update magazine.
Will the new model affect my eligibility for tax relief?
Not at all. As a benefit of membership, CILIP members will still be eligble for the tax relief through the HMRC. For more information about this, please see the Tax Relief on your CILIP Subscription page.
When are the changes happening?
If agreed by members the new membership model will start on 1 January 2018.
Members and non-members will be asked to provide feedback on the proposed new model between May and October 2016. The final version of the model will be presented to members in December 2016. Members will then vote on introducing the final membership structure and rates an Extraordinary General Meeting in March 2017.
Key dates:
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- June – October 2016: consultation through survey, focus groups and events
- 7 August 2016: survey closes
- October 2016: engagement campaign closes
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- 1 January 2018: If approved, new membership model starts
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Members and non-members can provide feedback on the proposed new model until October 2016 through a survey and, at a later point in the year, more detailed feedback will be made via focus groups (hosted online or via Regional Member Networks). We are also accepting comments via email (email@example.com). You will be asked if you support the new approach and what aspects of being a member are most important.
Any changes following the feedback will then be made and announced. Members will then vote on introducing the final membership structure and rates an Extraordinary General Meeting in March 2017.
Is the Leaders' Network a category of membership?
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What has happened to the Overseas category?
Members will pay the same rate wherever in the world they live and can select the right category for them.
With a greater digital offer, including CPD opportunities through our Virtual Learning Environment and Update magazine available digitally, there is less need to treat members differently due to where they live.
What has happened to the Retired category?
Retired members should choose the right category for them and are eligible for concessionary rates on Ordinary Member and Professionally Registered categories. We are working with the Retired Members Guild to provide an improved dedicated offer to members who have retired and want to play an active role in the sector.
What has happened to Life Members and Honorary Fellows?
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Genre Paintings by Peter Beston
Artist Talk & Reception: Friday, June 23
At Peconic Landing Community Center, Greenport
Presented by East End Arts
(RIVERHEAD, NY, June 1, 2017) –– East End Arts is pleased to announce a special new solo exhibition at the Peconic Landing Community Center featuring genre paintings by Peter Beston, artist of East Quogue, NY: Palm Beach Stories. This series of paintings, each three-foot-six high by six feet wide, is set in the sub-tropical environment of southern Florida, and draws on the artist's long career in film and his love of movies. This art exhibit begins Friday, June 2 and will be on display through September 29, 2017. An Artist Talk and Reception will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The public is invited to this free event to meet the artist and learn about his process and inspiration. The Peconic Landing Community Center is located at 1500 Brecknock Road in Greenport, NY. To confirm viewing times throughout the run of the exhibit, contact Dominic Antignano at Peconic Landing at 631-477-3800. All exhibited work is for sale. To purchase, contact East End Arts at 631-727-0900. For more information, visit eastendarts.org/gallery/off-site/peconic-landing.html.
Critics have noted that this new series, Palm Beach Stories, is unique in its noir sensibility despite Beston's magical use of color, resulting in narratives as beautiful as they are darkly evocative, both highly stylized and entirely stunning. Each painting evokes a different movie genre and contains narrative threads that reflect elements of that genre. The paintings consider aspects of the human condition, and our relationship with the natural environment. The images visit the worlds of the crime thriller, science fiction, romance, disaster and black comedy. While using these subjects as starting points, the stories within each painting can be re-written as often as there are viewers to observe them. For Beston, the paintings visit the subjects of anger and violence, the clash between the man-made and natural worlds, the complexity of desire and the imagined ideal, the fragility and vulnerability of our environment, and the ongoing conflict between urban development and native wildlife.
Exhibits presented by East End Arts at Peconic Landing are a collaborative effort between East End Arts and Peconic Landing to introduce exceptional artists and their work to East End communities.
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In creating its first theme parks in the early 1950 the Walt Disney Company developed the concept of 'imagineering': unlike the art of the engineer, for which form followed function, this new engineering of the imagination subordinated the architectural programme to a narrative, a story, a fiction. These same techniques have now been applied to the development of entire cities, from Las Vegas to Dubai and Shanghai. These developments testify to an increasing interpenetration of fiction and reality, leading to the contemporary invasion of 'storytelling' on the American model. All of us, everywhere, are now finding this a part of our everyday lives.


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You are currently browsing the daily archive for June 3, 2011.
but first let's back up:
There's a reason to celebrate! :) I sold my first Architectural Rendering last week!
And it was someone random who found me on my etsy shop!
I completed the rendering last weekend and mailed it right off to her! It was so much fun to make a piece of art that means something for someone! It totally puts a smile on my face just to think about it. The girl who ordered it said that she actually sent me her friend's house to render because she wanted to give it as a gift for the friend who is moving! HOW Sweet is THAT?!
Well… to get back to the title of the blog…
I used the money that I made from the sale to buy something that I've been drooling over for months and months but never could justify spending my money on… but then, a sale on etsy and I had to celebrate :)
So I bought a Florabella Collection Action Set.
"um, a what?" you ask in a voice that is very suspicious and unknowingly condescending.
"why would you spend money on something like that?" you ask yourself in your head because you're too polite to say it out loud while you sit there smiling nicely at me.
Well, let me SHOW you.
you'll be totally jealous I'm telling you, you're going to drool like I did.
An action set is something that you can install into your Photoshop that when you click on the action button it will automatically make the image that you're editing look SaaaaWEET. {for more info and a free action set check out Pioneer Woman HERE}
So here is the before image:
sweet little O. He's so cute. The picture is from our Cinco De Mayo Party. It had already been edited for that post, so I had already put some time into it! {for those of you interested: i had edited the lighting /levels and had used some of my Pioneer Woman actions}
Now to the fun part:: here is the same photo with some of my new beautiful and amazing actions:
haha, wipe your mouth… seriously.
so many different moods… from one photo! SO. MUCH. FUN.yes. i am now addicted to photoshop yet again.
and my pretty little actions.
i plan on digging up all my favorite photos this weekend and having some fun! {haha, yes, i call that fun}
o man.
you know where to find me this weekend ;)
xoxo-kimberly renee.
post script:: this is not a paid advertisement or anything like that. i just wanted to share my toy! :)
post post script:: dear mother dear… if you're ever at a loss at what to get me as a gift i can already tell i'm going to want some more of these sweet little things… ;) hee hee.
post post post script::that handsome little man in that photo up there has his own blog, go check it out HERE.


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Indie Cringe-Meister Neil LaBute Is Bringing a Show to TV
Remember when getting a TV deal was about, you know, just being on TV? Someone would get a show on a network or maybe HBO. Maybe. But now everyone is signing with Netflix or Hulu or Amazon or SomeWebsiteYouNeverHeardOf.com or DirecTV. Thats' where Neil LaBute is headed. LaBute, the man who has horrified audiences with his brutally honest, seemingly misogynistic movies In the Company of Men and The Shape of Things, and DirecTV announced today that he was making a show exclusively for the satellite distributor.
His show is called Full Circle and is about 11 different people describing their lives with no idea that they are all interrelated. It sounds like it could be interesting, as long as its not all about the mundane cruelty we unleash on each other, but it probably will be. The show will have, according to the press release, "an unconventional structure and a revolving cast of characters." Interesting.
Of course this is not DirecTV's first foray into original programming. They rescued beloved but low-rated series Friday Night Lights and Damages, but both of those were later aired on other more conventional platforms. With all the new ways to get television content to viewers (download, streaming, borrowing your brother's HBO GO log in) just how DirecTV will get this TV Direc to the audience.
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New Delhi, the capital of India, became a state in 1992 under the national capital territory Act. Under this system of diarchy, the elected Government is given wide powers; except law and order that remain with the central Government. New Delhi is the preferred starting point for the popular Golden Triangle tour that comprises of New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.
New Delhi, the capital of India, is a
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preserved antiquity. Sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna, it is one
of the fastest growing cities in India. New Delhi was built by a British
architect Edward Lutyens in 1912 as the new capital of the British Raj. The
Victorian architecture now intermingles with the city's high rise buildings.
Concrete flyovers built to ease the growing traffic are interspersed with well
laid gardens, Mughal tombs, forts and monuments.
The city traces its history to Mahabharata, the great epic tale of wars fought between estranged cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas for the city of Indraprastha. Historically, the city has long since been the foremost in political importance with successive dynasties choosing it as their seat of power, between the 13th and the 17th centuries. Old Delhi was founded by Mughal rulers who ruled the city in succession starting from Qutab-ub-din to Khiljis, Tughlaqs each, under a different name given to the city. this fast developing region.Delhi was made the capital of Independent India in 1950 and it was declared a state in 1992.Gurgaon, 8 kms from Indira Gandhi International Airport is the modern suburb of Delhi. Multinational investors have built swanky office blocks, malls, multiplexes, hotels and amusement parks in this fast developing region.


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If you're reading this blog, most likely, you are looking for a way to integrate healthy food, eating habits, and exercise into a busy schedule. Maybe you have a full-time job that takes a lot of your time and energy. Maybe you have kids with busy schedules. Maybe you're trying to juggle work, family, and a social life and are trying to figure out how healthy habits will fit into your busy life.
Most of the time, I focus on how to make healthy eating easier and more fun, but today I am going to focus on the exercise portion of a healthy lifestyle. Working out at home can be a great solution for people with crazy schedules, but exercise equipment can be expensive. So, how can you create a home gym without breaking the bank? Over the past year, I have built up a home gym that rivals any commercial gym because it is tailor-made for me — not to mention, I can workout barefoot, in my pajamas, or outside if I so choose. What could be better than that?
Skip the cardio machines.
Do you want to build a home gym but can't afford a fancy treadmill, elliptical, or other cardio machine? Don't worry about it! While cardio machines have their uses, they're really not necessary. So, if you're not going to spend hundreds of dollars on that elliptical/stationary bike/treadmill combo you just saw on tv, how are you going to get your heart rate up during your workout? Well, if the weather is nice, go outside and walk, run, or go for a bike ride. Not only is it a great way to get your heart pumping, but the benefits of getting outside and moving under your own power outweigh any machine.
"But," you say, "it's too rainy to go for a run." Ok, I can understand that. We live in Maine and, as beautiful as it is here, the weather doesn't always cooperate with our plans. In that case, find something you can do inside. Is there a flight of stairs in your house? If so, that's all the cardio equipment you need. Whether you move up and down the stairs quickly or at a slower pace, you'll be feeling it in 10 minutes. As a bonus, you'll get a good leg workout at the same time! If you really just hate climbing stairs, there are plenty of other options. You can get fancy by putting on some fast music and dancing, or you can keep it simple and do jumping jacks, jump rope (assuming the ceiling isn't too low for that), or even just run in place.
Don't be seduced by the fancy all-in-one machines.
You know the ones I'm talking about — those fancy towers of metal that boast the ability to strengthen your lower body, upper body, core, and even makes it possible for you do do push-ups! As if you really need more than the floor to do a good push up. Instead of dropping at least $200 for one of these monstrosities, use items you already have in your home for many of the same exercises.
- If you have a couch, you have a perfect setup for sit-ups. The couch can hold your feet just as well as the specialized fitness equipment. And, since you most likely already own a couch, you don't have to spend a dime for it.
- Pre-determined push-up bars don't take into account how wide or narrow your shoulders are — they are a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment. They also don't allow you to vary your arm position to work different muscles.
- They are quite large, too, easily taking up an entire corner of a room — not to mention, they may be too tall to allow a comfortable space for your head between the pull-up bar and the ceiling. If pull-ups are part of your routine, a $20 pull-up bar that fits in most regular doorways is likely a better option.
Buy only the equipment you need for the fitness level you currently have.
This one is my favorite tip of them all. It can be tempting, when setting up your home gym, to make sure it is fully stocked with a full range of dumb bells, resistance bands, and every other piece of equipment you might possibly need.
This can be expensive, however, and can take up far more space than you might want. Instead, buy just what you plan to use, and only in the weights that you can currently lift. If you can't do your workout with anything heavier than 5 pounds, then just get a set of 3-pound and 5-pound weights to start with. As you get stronger, you can add to your collection. This will save you money and annoyance, as lugging heavy dumb bells in from the car can be incredibly annoying, especially if you won't need them for several months.
What my "home gym" looks like . . .
I started out very simply with just a yoga mat, one yoga block, and a yoga strap — I mouth these as a set, otherwise I probably would have only gotten the yoga mat at first. As I delved deeper into my yoga practice, I realized that I needed a second block to help me move into certain poses, so I went and bought a second block. Later, I started branching out from yoga and added strength training. I already had a pair of 5-pound weights in my basement, so I bought a pair of 10-pound weights to get started. As my strength progressed, I bought heavier weights. I now have a set of dumb bells ranging from 5- to 20-pounds. A few months ago, I added a foam roller and s couple of tennis balls for self massage, and am planning on adding a lacrosse ball since the tennis balls are a little soft for some of what I'm doing with them now.
My brother recently bought a bench and a pull-up bar, and since we currently share our workout space, we also share our equipment. Prior to the bench, we would use dining room chairs, stairs, or get creative with our positioning on the floor for different exercises. Whenever one of us moves, I'll once again be without a bench or a pull-up bar and will go back to my creative solutions.
It can be easy to get caught up in the "I need all the fancy stuff right now" whirlwind, but remember that building a home gym is much more affordable if you do it slowly, only buying what you will actually use at any given time.


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[Sample Of Feb 6th] Azure WebRole for frontend + backend work
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The Windows Azure code sample shows how a web role can be used to perform all of the frontend and backend operations for an application.
You can find more code samples that demonstrate the most typical programming scenarios by using Microsoft All-In-One Code Framework Sample Browser or Sample Browser Visual Studio extension. They give you the flexibility to search samples, download samples on demand, manage the downloaded samples in a centralized place, and automatically be notified about sample updates. If it is the first time that you hear about Microsoft All-In-One Code Framework, please watch the introduction video on Microsoft Showcase, or read the introduction on our homepage http://1code.codeplex.com/.


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Motz Tiny Wooden Power Speaker debuts
Little wooden speaker rocks
If you have, an MP3 player or other device and you need a cool speaker to use to play your music on the go that looks cool and sounds good you might like the new speaker from Pyramid Distribution. The new speaker is called the Motz Tiny Wooden Power Speaker. The little speaker has a carved wooden case that looks really nice and it is smaller than the iPhone 4.
The speaker is handmade and has all sorts of features. The internal rechargeable battery allows the speaker to be played away from a power outlet. It supports the iPhone and all other 3.5mm input devices. It also has a USB port and a SD card slot for playing media as well.
Other features include a FM receiver inside, and it has a lithium-ion battery good for ten hours when used with earphones, and five hours as a speaker. It measures 40 x 61 x 24mm and weighs 60g. You can order one up right now for $59.99 and the case is made from apricot wood.
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Today I had another chance to go into Will's classroom to help with LRC time. As I was upstairs getting my shoes on to leave, Drew threw up. He wasn't 'sick', just seems to be following a trend of random throwing up that our family currently has! So, I was running a few minutes slow because I had to get him and the floor cleaned up. I was pretty thrilled with myself, though, because I made it to the classroom quickly. I signed in at the office at 8:32, and was in the classroom by 8:35 (I was supposed to be there at 8:30).
After I took the first group of kids down to the LRC, I was in the classroom waiting for the next group of children to line up and the classroom AIDE came over to me and says, with raised eyebrows:
"Our library time begins at 8:30. . ."
The tone of her voice was so snide, I was taken aback!
I felt like saying, "Oh, I THOUGHT it began at 8:35 - thank you so much for letting me know!"
Besides being a rude thing to say, in my opinion, I think that the TEACHER should be talking to parents about things like that, NOT the aide! I wonder what Will's teacher would say if she knew her classroom aide was belittiling her parent volunteers?!?
I completely agree that I need to be on time. I have always been early up to this point. I just wonder if it threw the classroom morning schedule off by THAT much???
And I am mostly just struck by the nerve of some people!
This is one of my very favorite quotes:
"Should you notice that another person is extremely tall, or overweight, eats too much, or declines convival drinks, ought to be married, ought not to be pregnant - see if you can refrain from bringing these astonishing observations to that persons attention".
-Judith Martin
-Judith Martin
So. . . someone who is 5 minutes late does NOT need it pointed out to her!


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Today's video clip is about classroom environment where you are, and how you use your space in the classroom for a high level of student engagement. Your space in the classroom is how you the educator uses the space, timing and relationship is part of the 'choreography' that supports a high level of student engagement.
Location, Location, Location
When you are facilitating a whole class discussion consider where your location is when calling on a student and their relationship to the class. When a student is answering to your question, they should be facing the whole class (their audience). People virtually always face the facilitator (teacher) when answering, so your location as the teacher is paramount in directing the student answering to face the whole audience (class).
Another consideration is to not repeat what the student says. The student answering should be the one heard and then they learn to be loud enough. It is from the heart that often students answers are repeated by the teacher, but that then has the students always knowing they will have a 'voice' to repeat what they say. It is better for the student to learn to speak loudly themselves for the class, for life.
Modeling Location
When you are modeling a method to the class — e.g. Think-Pair-Share — the location you choose will influence:
- student engagement
- student's physical location to observe the process equally
- students together as a community learning
When choosing a location several considerations to do with intention include:
centrally located so all students are involved
changing room locations so no students are always in the back and less involved
Practice with intentionality where you are located in the room and experience the change with student involvement. As always please share any thoughts and comments on your experiences.


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"Conde Nast Traveler" ranked the five least friendliest cities and three out of five were French, including Paris. When asked to comment, a Frenchman gave us the finger.
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Watch Marc André Tarte and Chris 'CK' Kröll heading to Moscow for last year's video premiere and making some new friends! The rookies were killing the long ledges while the pros did …. Well and you shouldn´t miss the Kamchatka session with Peter!
Riders: Michi Stanschitz, Marc André Tarte, Chris CK Kröll, Sasha Volkov, Dennis Popov, Peter Yastrebkov Locations: Moscow, Dombai, Kaukasus, Kamchatka Musik: Prodoections – Yesterday BoomBap ANF – Allthis
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By: James Lin, GLIDE's Co-Director of Human Resources and Organizational Integration. He arrived at GLIDE just before Thanksgiving in 2004.
In my immigrant family in the 1970's, Thanksgiving was probably the holiday that was the easiest to understand. My mother, who had lived through the bombing and occupation of her home cities in China during WWII, understood the gratitude of having family together and safe. My father, a Depression baby, appreciated the celebration of abundance that made possible enough food on the table to share with those you love. Only my brother really ever mastered the whole turkey thing, but we got the essentials down, and I could eat canned cranberry sauce year-round.
In just a few hours, early on Thanksgiving morning, over 400 volunteers will start arriving to carve turkeys and plate potatoes and vegetables, and they join GLIDE's commitment to making Thanksgiving a holiday when anyone can find a safe place at the table. Like many of you, we at GLIDE and our partners have been getting ready for weeks: our friends from AAA, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and Mayor Ed Lee himself, sent hundreds of turkeys, and volunteers have been chopping and peeling in our prep room for over a week now. 1500 pounds of potatoes! It takes a bit of planning and a lot of hands to make dinner for five thousand people.
Tomorrow there will be whole families arriving to volunteer together, individuals who have decided to spend their Thanksgiving making sure that no one else eats alone, and both guests and volunteers alike who come and celebrate a holiday that has always been about extending our concept of family to other people in our communities. There will be music, lots of laughter, and the satisfaction of hard work that makes a difference.
Our volunteer shifts for holiday events often fill up within hours of being posted, but if you didn't get a chance to volunteer with us this season, consider this: every day here at 330 Ellis Street is at its core a Thanksgiving day, when folks come together to share a meal and make sure no one has to be alone or afraid. Some of our daily guests are homeless, some are families who want to make sure their children have complete nutritious food that they couldn't otherwise afford, and some are working folks who are just going to be able to pay rent if they eat with us and save on their grocery bill. These are the folks who walk through our doors every morning. In January, when it's time to pack away the menorah and recycle all that wrapping paper, we will need you to help us keep our year-round promise to the people of San Francisco, that GLIDE will be here for people who need a meal or a place to belong, on Thanksgiving Day and every day.


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I'm a sucker for rock operas (fact: Quadrophenia is the greatest double LP of all time), they're filled with grandeur, pomp, and a whole lot of pretension...just what every boy loves! The Dear Hunter is no exception with their music; with a planned 6 act opus that is only half complete at this time (on 1 EP and 2 LPs) that basically follows the life of the child of a prostitute as he discovers himself, his mother, and others in a world filled with religion and sex. Musically diverse and intense from start to finish, each of the first 3 albums are fantastic works of musical art that you should check out. Oh, and they're also working on a 9 album piece about the color spectrum. Ambitious much?
The Dear Hunter - The Lake and the River


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Extracts from the blue studio notebook 2017
Pieces intend to explore & further investigate the process and application of paint of Pollock's late pour techniques.
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Extracts from the blue studio notebook 2017
Pieces intend to explore & further investigate the process and application of paint of Pollock's late pour techniques.
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When embarking on painting again after a prolonged absence often the hardest thing is simply picking up a paint brush, and having just moved into my first dedicated studio for a number of years the feeling of intimidation was only compounded. My mind was taken immediately to Phillip Guston's profoundly accurate quote, 'studio ghosts', and the daunting nature of being present in the studio; Continue reading
I'm not really sure of were these pieces fit into a wider narrative – of either my practice (past and present), or to the practical element and requirement of the PhD. I am, however, not overly concerned by that, or even think that matters. Sometimes just being prepared to place oneself in the environment of the studio, or to place oneself in the line of fire is enough. Through simply painting, ideas have a tendency to catch up – trust in your abilities, intuition and experience.
The importance is in working intuitively, responding to things as they occur and arise. Follow your instincts and experience. Observation, reflection and response.
Working by directly applying ink through a pipette. Continuing through the limited palette I previously extended: Ochre and Black.
On Hahnemuhle paper, I first applied clear water from a pipette in a fluid motion – replicating the strings and threads, reminiscent of Pollock's late technique. Directly atop the pools and threads of water beginning to saturate the paper, I applied an ochre of a fluid consistency through the same method. The ochre beginning to bleed out into pools of varying tone and density. When dry I then worked over the pieces with black ink, creating greater depth and layers to the piece.
On later study and reflection of the pieces:
The marks applied via the pipette method seem to be more successful when applied in a more fluid, organic, circular motion. The more angular marks, generated by an increased rigidity and broken application are less successful.
The circular, organic marks allow the eye to move around the piece in a spiral motion – moving to the outer edges back to the inner recesses and depths of the piece. The angular, straighter marks act as broken sight lines, stunting the movement of the eye over the picture plane.
Due to the restraints or limitations of the process and technique – the difficulty in achieving long smooth continuous lines, and the seemingly unavoidable drips and blobs generated by the pipette – the angular, sharper approach to marks create an un-resolvable tension with the more organic drips and blobs. A tension not present through the more fluid application.
Experiments and studies through Jackson Pollock's 'pour' paintings.
Having stumbled once again upon Jackson Pollock's late 'pour' paintings whilst preparing an Art History lecture in which I will discuss his later – evolved style, I was immediately struck once again with their immediacy, rawness and fluidity of mark. Continue reading
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In the latest Mayoral polls, Brian Paddywacker remains the clear choice of the gay community based on his excellent track record of good personal grooming and despite his relatively catty demeanor, although Boris Badenov recently increased his popularity considerably by showering and applying deodorant.
The Conservative candidate has increased his share of the pink vote from 12 percent in March to 21.7 per cent. Just two per cent less than Brian Paddywacker in terms of first preference vote (23.6 per cent).
The poll follows the Pink Fancy Dress Mayoral Hustings held last weekend where Mr Badenov was rebuffed by fastidious gay voters, many of whom had still not forgiven the public dramatics that followed his February breakup with fickle singer-songwriter Sir Elton John.
Livingston, who was closely questioned over his post-coital relationship with the Islamic cleric Yusuf Al-Qalliwalli, received 26.6 per cent of the first preference Pink votes.
Voters for Boris Badenov selected Brian Paddywacker as their second dating choice preference.
Gay men who preferred John Barrowman, who is not a Mayoral candidate, generally also selected Paddywacker as their second choice preference.
In last month's poll and immediately after his shower, Lib Dem candidate Brian Paddywacker had gained a noticeably larger lead. Then, he won 43.5%, or 98 of the first preference votes.
Another shower may be advisable for the Conservative candidate. As the floral scent of May Day approaches, London voters appear still to be searching for the whiffy smell of success.
Tragic Rabbit, Voice of London, Downing Street


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Fixed-mortgage rates hovered near record lows this past week, amid weaker than expected first-quarter economic growth, according to Freddie Mac data.
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage floated just above its all-time record low, coming in at 3.35%, down from 3.4% last week and 3.84% last year, the GSE said in its Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The 15-year, FRM reached a new record low of 2.56%, down from 2.61%, while falling from 3.07% last year.
Meanwhile, the 5-year Treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgage averaged 2.56%, down from 2.58% last week and down from 2.85% a year ago.
Additionally, the 1-year Treasury-index ARM dropped to 2.56% this week, compared to 2.62% last week and was also down from 2.7% a year earlier.
"Mortgage rates eased somewhat following the release of the advance estimate of real GDP growth for the first quarter of the year, which rose 2.5 percent but fell short of the market consensus forecast," said Frank Nothaft, vice president and chief economist of Freddie Mac.
He added, "The latest GDP report confirmed that the housing sector has become an important contributor to the economic recovery. Residential fixed investment added to overall economic growth over the past eight consecutive quarters and contributed more than 0.3 percentage points in growth over the first three months of this year. Moreover, near record low mortgage rates should further drive the housing market recovery over the near term."
Bankrate data also shows mortgage rates hitting near record lows.
Bankrate's 30-year, FRM dropped to 3.52% from 3.57% a week earlier.
In addition, the 15-year, FRM declined to 2.75% last week, while the 5/1 ARM dropped to 2.63% from 2.65%.


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Established in 1872 by General Joseph Howland, the Howland Public Library has been an enduring part of Beacon and the surrounding towns for over 130 years.
The library has responded to many changes and challenges in that time. An active, vital Friend of the Library group is one important way to ensure the library will continue to thrive.
Friends of the Howland Public Library's goal is to increase community awareness and public support of the Howland Public Library in Beacon, NY.


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Published in Hawaii Pacific Review, 2013
I push mija down
Seventh and Forty-Seventh
past Mr. George Cohan
and his stern, stone gaze.
My daughter, my mija
looks but then looks away.
It's humid in Times Square
but all she knows
is the kaleidoscopic zigzag
I push the stroller quickly
past the hubbub and bustle,
the hand-helds hovered over,
the noise of our times,
and I wince.
The great avalanche of modern culture
has iced over the days
of George Cohan.
Yankee Doodle stands tall
but over there
is no longer here.
But a man can still hope,
romantics will always pine,
and as I turn mija around
for one more run-by
I think of my little lass,
how I'll teach her the past.
And though I'll wince again, she'll win.
A bickering couple moves by, noisy.
Youths strut with their piercings and ink.
Our stroller zips by senor Cohan,
I give him a quick nod,
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Just a 50 something widow sharing the ramblings of this journey none of us signed up for.
My husband of 22 1/2 years passed away unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism. No time to say goodbye, no time for the "big talk", just a sudden event followed by three days of trying to save him, to no avail.


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While the dark chocolate candy bars produced by the Iowa-bred Mast brothers can be found in well-appointed boutiques, stores and restaurants around the world, getting a glimpse into how those chocolates are made is a treat in and of itself. Visitors eager to see the artisanal bean-to-bar process can take a full tour of the factory, which offers perks including tastings of a variety of chocolates prepared on-site and discounts on store purchases. If you're in a hurry, at least make time to peruse some of the wares less commonly seen beyond the shop's doors, including Mast-chocolate infused cookies and cupcakes.
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text: Glassworld, the new outfit from vocalist Beth Durbin, will be releasing the first single, "Room 215," from their upcoming EP, Breaking Free. Durbin, former vocalist of The Rose Hill, has been very vocal about sexual abuse issues in the past, and as she moves on into the new band, she carries the same passion for awareness and change. The track will be available for purchase starting tomorrow at the band's Bandpage.


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"Aliens in the Attic" is a DVD babysitting tool that was somehow granted a theatrical release this past summer. It's not all that loathsome, just remarkably unremarkable; a lively war of the worlds diversion with plenty of spunky special effects, gratuitous slapstick, and Ashley Tisdale parading around in a bikini for all the dads out there. It's something bright and flashy to rest eyes upon for 85 minutes, but I can't imagine anyone walking away from this thing proclaiming it to be a 2009 highlight.
Reluctant to join a weekend vacation with his family, Tom Pearson (Carter Jenkins) is stuck with concerned parents (including Kevin Nealon), a bratty older sister (Ashley Tisdale) and her conniving boyfriend Ricky (Robert Hoffman), a weary grandmother (Doris Roberts), and members of his extended family (including Andy Richter and Austin Robert Butler). There's also another problem: aliens have crashed into the attic and they're looking to take over the human race. While the parents don't seem to notice anything wrong, Tom and the other kids team up to defend their home from the tiny green menace, while one alien, Sparks (voiced by Josh Peck), befriends the gang, hoping to convince his fellow creatures that peace is an option.
"Aliens in the Attic" feels like an invasion comedy left over from Spielberg's multiplex reign of the 1980s. It's a plastic, hollow creation that shuns any sort of dramatic vigor, preferring to offer up some frantic antics to please children. There's nothing wrong with playing directly to the target audience, but filmmaker John Schultz ("The Honeymooners," "Like Mike") doesn't pass along a needed sense of merriment in his direction, only paycheck obligation. His dead-eyed work is felt throughout the film, straining to make the cutesy screenplay by Mark Burton and Adam F. Goldberg come alive with a few lobs of wit and some parents-only humor (a rotary phone gag will surely elicit laughs).
"Aliens" is primarily here to make noise and stay frenzied enough to keep little minds invested. Schultz stages big waves of slapstick, most framed around the idea that the aliens can manipulate Ricky with an intergalactic gaming controller, which promptly falls into pre-teen human hands. "Aliens" gets a lot of mileage out of the gag, and bless his heart, Hoffman commits entirely to the torture, slamming his body around like the runaway RC car his character has become. The video game textures pop up frequently throughout the film, including a mid-movie "Street Fighter" battle between Granny Pearson and Ricky, and a brief bit of business that has a Nintendo DS able to detect the aliens' language.
Presented in anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio), the "Aliens" DVD has some difficulty with black levels, which tend to run inky and take away from the image quality. Colors fare much better, bringing out on the vivid lakeside details and green alien shenanigans. The inherent softness to the cinematography is not bothersome.
What I enjoyed about the 5.1 Dolby Digital sound mix on "Aliens" was, expectedly, the attention to extraterrestrial detail. The audio has a lovely active quality, fixating on aggressive sound effects and soundtrack selections. Dialogue is preserved well, but is routinely outshined by the auditory minutiae, which enhances the viewing experience greatly.
English SDH and Spanish subtitles are included.
"Introduction to Film with Ashley Tisdale" (:18) and "Introduction to Special Features with Ashley Tisdale" (:17) presents the actress on the set, welcoming the consumer to the world of the "Aliens" DVD.
"Alternate Ending" (2:45) offers a few more beats of alien heroism, seen here in this unfinished footage.
"Deleted Scenes" (3:32) showcase teenager conflict, some sheriff slapstick, and what looks to be another alternate ending.
"Gag Reel" (5:08) is a burst of mix-em-ups; giggles and mistakes all around. Curiously, a few of the flubs involve the film's working title, "They Came from Upstairs."
"Behind the Zirkonians" (15:18) is a minimally animated prequel short. Thrown together in what seems to have been mere minutes, the story feeds into the opening of the feature film.
"Meet the Zirkonians" (19:45) offers 3-D models of Tazer, Sparks, Skip, and Razor to click around on, with cast and crew offering their thoughts on alien power and personality. A neat idea, well executed.
"The Ashley Encounters" (4:05) brings back Ms. Tisdale, who clowns around on-set, slaps her co-stars, and tries her best to sell the filming experience as a wonderland of professional pride.
"Kung-Fu Grandma" (1:17) is a faux commercial for a butt-kicking grandmother gaming system.
A Theatrical Trailer has not been included.
Schultz doesn't push matters too strenuously, preferring to stay in a safe zone with established dollops of physical comedy and CG-enhanced shenanigans. There are scenes here and there that struck me as adequately inspired, but the rest of the film is routine, flavorless pap. Not offensive pap, but the kind of pap that the average family would be better off waiting for a rainy/snowbound day before viewing.


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If you thought the struggling global economy or high fuel prices might be hurting the world's supply of top-notch supercars, think again.
Since March, AutoWeek editors have taken the wheel of not one, not two, but three of the most insane superperformers on the planet: the McLaren MP4-12C, the Ferrari FF, and most recently, the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.
We see a few common threads: lots of lightweight aluminum and carbon-fiber materials, engines punching out more than 590 hp, automated-manual gearboxes, and prices that put them up against the average price of a three-bedroom home in most markets. In fact, the least expensive model on the block is the McLaren, with a base price checking in at a mere $231,000.
We're also seeing surprising refinement and driveability, as though supercar makers have finally come to realize that many of these cars spend more time preening along Rodeo Drive than running laps at Laguna Seca.
We're focusing our attention this week (and in the May 30 print and iPad editions of AutoWeek) on the latest of the breed, the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador. This is a car that we confidently named our Best in Show at the Geneva motor show in March, and now that we've driven it, our faith has been rewarded.
As the replacement for the Murciélago supercar, the Aventador is as important to Lamborghini as the original Countach. But it's safe to say the Aventador--with its lightweight carbon monocoque and all-new 6.5-liter, 691-hp, 509-lb-ft V12 engine--is up to the challenge.
Though we never got a chance to test the car on public highways on a recent drive in Italy, we did log dozens of laps on the Vallelunga racetrack near Rome, running the car through its paces in each of its modes: strada, sport and corsa, the latter two in automatic and manual modes.
From the instant you flip up the red ignition-button cover and punch the Aventador's 12 raucous cylinders to life, you know you're in the cockpit of a special machine. In a car that runs to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, warp speed comes quickly, and the jump to hyperspace is only a punch of the accelerator away. At the same time, with brakes capable of slowing down from 62 mph in just 98 feet, the car seems much more under control than its wild-child pedigree might suggest. Braking was so spectacular that under hard braking, it was possible to feel minor pavement imperfections through the chassis.
We were particularly impressed with the car's intense grip and tractability, no doubt a function of sticky rubber, unseen stability and traction controls, and all-wheel-drive that instantly directs power to the wheels in the best position to push or pull the Lamborghini Aventador through a corner in the fastest possible manner.
It all comes together to make a car that quickly becomes second nature to drive hard and push to the limit, with spot-on steering, stunning handling and a far more civilized, functional and livable cockpit than we've ever seen in a Lamborghini.
The $387,000 supercar is sold out for the first 18 months of production, with initial deliveries starting late this summer. Lamborghini says it can build 750 cars per year for as long as there is demand.
Between the beatification of Pope John Paul II and Italy's celebration of the 150th anniversary of the country's unification, a lesser car might have been lost in the all of the hoopla. Instead, at least for car enthusiasts, the Lamborghini Aventador put everything else in the background.


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Discovery of water-based photothermal mechanism of release covered in science media
Chemical & Engineering News and Materials Today have published articles explaining the impact of a novel means of inducing release of molecules from polymeric particles. A team led by postdoc Mathieu Viger and overseen by CNME director Adah Almutairi have shown that irradiating particles made from common polymers (without chemical groups that rearrange in response to light) with wavelengths of near infrared preferentially absorbed by water induces diffusion of particle-entrapped small molecules into the surrounding solution. This discovery could lead to widespread use of infrared to precisely control signaling processes in biology labs since the materials required are already widely available.


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Turns out, Chalawan is the common name for 47 Ursaw Majoris. That's a yellow dwarf star about 46 light-years away from earth that forms part of the constellation, Ursa Major. The star was given its name in honour of the Crocodile King, a figure in Thai mythology who possessed a set of giant diamond teeth.
It's also a little cocktail bar on Smith Street, the first Australian outlet for a group of restauranteurs behind Bangkok venues Hyde and Seek, Peek-A-Boo and Smith.
Designed by Studio Equator, Chalawan is built around a central bar decked in marble and turquoise tiles, with a cavern-like scaffolding construction pulling the room together.
"It feels a bit cosy, but also mysterious," says c-owner, Peter Chatrungsan.
Cocktails are the main attraction (we're not calling them "crocktails", as they're described on the menu), most of which are served with a Thai inflection such as with pandan, toddy palm, kaffir lime, fresh turmeric and chilli.
The dinner menu is contemporary Thai via modern techniques – sous vides and brining. A khao soi gae, for instance, is a slow-roasted lamb shoulder in a Northern Thai curry, served over handmade black-rice tagliatelle. There's also a smoked pork belly, supplied by neighbours Meatsmith, served with caramelised stone fruit and a crisp rice cake, and a homemade sausage with young-chilli relish.
Don't come expecting "'authentic"' cuisine (whatever that means). Chatrungsan explains that the menu is made to highlight Australian ingredients, and recipes have been adapted to suit local produce.
"In Asian food we tend to infuse protein with flavours. But in Australia, because it's some of the best in the world, we like to show that protein more simply," he says.
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Coachella: Hey Beyonce wanna headline this year? Beyonce: I'd love to Beyonce's Uterus: pic.twitter.com/gS2nyr4A5x— incognegro (@shmeelon) February 23, 2017
coachella really went from beyonc to the "cash me ousside" girl omg how could you POSSIBLY go from bey to the bottom of the abyss like that— evy (@beyonseh) February 24, 2017
Beyonc: I'll be performing at Coachella pregnant with twins Doctor: pic.twitter.com/v4HPewYxLK— LEMONS (@ShadyPopTweets) February 24, 2017
Me calling my bank to report my card stolen after Beyonc cancelled her Coachella performance. pic.twitter.com/WAStIpR8Vo— Call me Malcolm X (@MyHoneySoSweet) February 24, 2017
Beyonce isn't performing at coachella anymore... Suddenly i made a craigslist account— Trevor Moran (@TrevorMoran) February 23, 2017
now that beyonc isn't headlining coachella @MirandaCosgrove it's your time to shine pic.twitter.com/7Np8VKVWwy— Dillon (@DillonMatthewC) February 23, 2017
So many Coachella tickets about to go on sale today since Beyonc backed out ??????— Chessa Celaya (@ChessaCelaya) February 23, 2017
Beyonc is so kind to give me a whole year to lose weight and get my money right to go to coachella next year. So kind— Solarge Knowles (@ant0nwiltshire) February 23, 2017
"Beyonc are you still performing at #Coachella?" Beyonc: pic.twitter.com/y87Azh7YHA— TheStorybook?? (@KareemDAnt) February 23, 2017
Everyone already knew Beyonc wasnt doing Coachellaexcept Coachella. pic.twitter.com/H3TktXNQTh— K a r i o. (@itsKARY_) February 23, 2017
after telling my mom how upset I am that @Beyonce isn't performing at #coachella pic.twitter.com/587kscn49P— kelsey (@_k3ls0) February 23, 2017
Lmao if people are actually gonna be shocked that Beyonc cancelled her Coachella performance pic.twitter.com/3H8t83FpNX— Ari ? (@BadGyalARIII) February 23, 2017
Beyonce backing out of #Coachella like... pic.twitter.com/4x6tkVEwYZ— YOUNG GREEN (@AlexGreen713) February 23, 2017
Y'all : "Beyonce has never cancelled a show. She'll still be performing at Coachella" Beyonce, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy: pic.twitter.com/6m8P8740Sp— Ka'Troy Kardashian (@mrLdavis) February 23, 2017
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BEYONCE'S PULLING OUT OF COACHELLA........ NO COMMENT— emi (@plantblogger) February 23, 2017
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Galilee was a small country, only 50 miles from north to south and 25 miles from east to west, but Josephus (a Jewish-Roman Historian in Jesus' day) tells us that within that small area there were 204 towns and villages, none with a population of fewer than 15,000 people. (2) It was tough for Jesus to be alone in a place like Galilee.
One of the few quiet places was on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. It is only 8 miles wide, at it's fullest and shaped like a "harp," which gives it its original name, "Kinnor."(3) Jesus' friends were fisherfolk, and it would not have been challenging to embark on one of their boats and land on the east side of the lake.
Jesus, like all of us, needed to rest. He was tired from his healing and teaching ministry, and he was mourning the loss of his friend and cousin, John the Baptist. Matthew writes, "When Jesus heard what had happened (the news of the death of John the Baptist), he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. (probably Bethsaida) Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns."(4)
Jesus was seeking rest for his body and strength for his soul in these lonely places, but he was not to get it. The crowds flocked around the top of the lake and were waiting for him when he arrived. So Jesus healed them. (5) When evening came, he decided to feed them before they took the long road home.
You and I may feel worn out and tired from the pressures of life. To his disciples, Jesus makes an offer concerning rest. He says, "Come unto me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (6)
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When Jesus saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion to the depths of his being. That is a very beautiful thing. Jesus had come to find peace and loneliness. Instead, he found a vast crowd eagerly demanding what he could give. He might so easily have resented them. But Jesus was not like that. Far from finding them a nuisance, he was moved with compassion for them.
Premanand was a wealthy high-caste Indian who became a Christian. He says in his autobiography: "As in the days of old, so now our message to the non-Christian world has to be the same, that God cares." (7) If that be so, we must never be too busy for people, and we must never even seem to find them troublesome and a nuisance. We must never deal with people with one eye on the clock as if we were anxious to be rid of them as soon as we can. Jesus never found any person a nuisance, even when his whole being was crying out for rest and quiet. Neither must his followers.
Matthew tells us, "Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus gave thanks and broke the loaves." (8) Jesus took the food and said a blessing. The Jewish grace before meals was very simple: "Blessed art thou, Jehovah our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth." That would be the grace which Jesus said, for that was the blessing which every Jewish family used. Here we see Jesus showing that it is God's gifts that he brings to men and women, boys and girls. Gratitude is rare enough to other people. It is rarer still towards God.
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As a young man, Premanand came into contact with Bishop Whitley at Ranchi. He wrote, "The Bishop read the Bible with me daily, and we talked together in Bengali. The longer I lived with the Bishop, the closer I came to him and found that his life revealed Christ to me, and his deeds and words made it easier for me to understand the mind and teaching of Christ. I had a new vision of Christ when I saw Christ's life of love, sacrifice, and self-denial in the everyday life of the Bishop. He became the epistle of Christ to me."
When Jesus told the disciples to feed the crowd, they said to him that all they had was five loaves and two fishes. Yet with what they brought to him, Jesus wrought this miracle. Jesus says to us, "Come to me as you are, however ill-equipped, bring to me what you have, however little, and I will use it greatly in my service." Little is always much in the hands of Christ. As one of the Bill Gaither songs says, "Little is much when God is in it."
"They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets full of leftover broken pieces. " (9) Even when a miracle could feed people until they were full, there was no waste. To the Jew, bread was precious and never to be thrown away. Jesus and King David before him were born in Bethlehem or in Hebrew "Bet Lehm," which means the "House of Bread." (10) Jesus says of himself, "I am the Bread of Life." (11) A wasteful extravagance is never right. God's generous giving and our wise use must go hand in hand.
The feeding of the 5000 is not some isolated event in history, but a demonstration of the constant, day to day operating power of Jesus Christ in our lives. Jesus applies these principles of life, saying, "he who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty."(12) If only we would take up this generous offer of Jesus!
That's what I think anyway,
Rev Ron
(1) Parallels can be found in Matthew 14. 13-21, Mark 6.32-44, Luke 9.10-17 and John 6.1-13.(2) Wikipedia "Josephus" (3)Wikipedia on "Galilee" (4) Matthew 14:13 (N.I.V.) (5) Matthew 14:14 (N.I.V.) (6) Matthew 11.28 (N.I.V.) (7) Dr. William Barclay, "Barclay's Daily Study Bible (N.T.)" on Matthew 14.13-21 (8) Matthew 14. (N.I.V.) (9) Matthew 14:13 (N.I.V.) (10) Matthew 14:20 (N.I.V.) (11) Wikipedia "Bethlehem" in modern Hebrew. (12) John 6.35a (13) John 6.35b


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Todo lists tend to fall into one of two camps – the very simplistic app that are little more than a check list, and more complicated affairs that include all manner of options for configuring reminders, priorities and more. Just Todo, as the name might suggest, is one of the more basic offerings, but what it lacks in features it more than makes up for in looks and elegance of execution.
Creating a list if a simple matter of entering a name for a list and adding as many entries as you need. You can then tap a tick box to mark an item as completed, and it will be crossed off the list – it really is that simple.
The app is ideal for when you are out and about and want to make a quite note of things – such as albums r books you would like to buy. There is no need to fiddle around with endless settings; just type away and you're done.
If you are looking for an app that will enable you to create simple lists such as shopping lists, packing inventories and the like, look no further than Just Todo. While the app is far more basic than many of the more business-centric todo tools that are available, it is perfect for everyday use.
'Simple yet effective' is a much-used phrase, but it applies perfectly to Just Todo which achieves it aims well.


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Amelia Northrup-Simpson has devoted her career to bringing audiences and artists together. As frequent writer and speaker on building sustainable arts organizations, developing and engaging arts audiences, and patron technology expectations, she helps arts managers cut through noise and distractions to focus on the most effective marketing and technology strategies for their organization.
Currently, Amelia is the Director of Strategic Communications at TRG Arts. She serves as an editor and writer for the firm's consulting and research analytics projects, presentations and webinars, case studies, and the TRG blog Analysis from TRG Arts. She also serves as TRG's in-house marketing technologist and user interface advisor. She has presented conference panels, workshops, and webinars for the Theatre Communications Group, Chorus America, and Americans for the Arts, among others. She is a member of the artsmarketing.org Advisory Committee and serves as adjunct faculty at University of Denver's Arts Development and Program Management master's degree program.
Formerly of Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Arts Management and Technology (now AMTlab), Amelia wrote for the Technology in the Arts blog about social media, mobile, and other arts-related technologies, in addition to authoring white papers and research reports. Previously, Amelia worked in marketing at Kansas City Repertory Theatre, where she built their social media and e-marketing strategies from the ground up.
Amelia holds a Masters of Arts Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Public Policy and Management, as well as degrees in Vocal Music Performance and Communications from University of Missouri.
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San Francisco-based company Cloudscaling is the latest small company focused on the open source OpenStack cloud computing platform to score some meaningful venture capital. The company has raised $10 million in Series B funding from partners including Trinity Ventures, Juniper Networks and Seagate. That's some pretty solid backing, and Cloudscaling–which provides infrastructure-as-a-service support–is just the latest Northern California company to get solid funding.
Cloudscaling was founded in 2006 and is one of a handful of small companies competing with Amazon Web Services and Rackspace to be "the leader in elastic cloud infrastructure." Its platform is the Open Cloud System, an OpenStack-centric software framework.
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