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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Al Gore Promotes Waterless Toilet
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Environmental businessman Al Gore recently invested in the Log Jam Waterless Commode, a toilet relying on dung beetles to devour waste. Manufactured by Aqua Frei Corporation, the toilet is touted as savings millions of gallons lost daily to unnecessary flushes. Said Aqua Frei President Alan Millstone, "Do your business, press a button, and big beetles drop down into the bowl and eat up everything in twelve hours or less. These beetles are rigorously trained not to leave the tank, or, if they do, not venture very far." Gore invested 35 million dollars into Aqua Frei, believing passionately in the company's green approach. Congress has already taken up legislation that would mandate Log Jam Waterless Commodes in airports, national park gift shops, and the Smithsonian. When asked if he would replace his home's flush toilets with the Log Jam, the former vice-president sadly declined. "First, let the American people experience the benefits of smart, green technology. I'll suffer with the old toilet for now." (Photo:goliathus.com)
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Hot off his crazytimes spell and firing from the CBS "comedy" Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen has landed the lead in Roman Coppola's A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charlie Swan III. The story, which hits a little close to home for the actor, centers on a successful graphic designer whose fame and fortune have made him irresistible to women. His life heads into a downward spiral when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Variety reports that Coppola, who most recently co-wrote Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom, will write and direct with Jason Schwartzman also set to star.
Hit the jump for the casting news of Haley Bennett in Terrence Malick's new film starring Christian Bale.
Last month, we reported that the suddenly prolific Terrence Malick was readying yet another film to go into production with Christian Bale set in the lead. The Tree of Life director was considering a number of actresses to star alongside Bale, but it looks like he's settled on relative newcomer Haley Bennett (The Haunting of Molly Hartley). Variety reports that Bennett has landed the lead female role, but as is expected no plot details are known about the film. The actress was perhaps the least known of the ones vying for the part, as Rooney Mara, Mia Wasikowska, and Clemence Posey (Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter) were all said to have been in the running.
Malick, who used to be known for taking his time between projects (it was 20 years between Days of Heaven and The Thin Red Line), has been banging them out lately. Tree of Life opened this year, he has another untitled film starring Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams already in the can and deep into post-production, is said to be working on a documentary entitled Voyage of Time, and now he's set to shoot this new film next summer.


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Fairfield University's Class of 2018 Is Biggest Ever
When the Class of 2018 arrived on campus in September, they introduced a particularly impressive group of new students to the University. This new class of 1,056 students is the largest in the history of the University, chosen from a pool of 9,987 applicants, Fairfield's largest application pool ever.
"Not only is this the largest class in Fairfield's history, but this class is also the strongest class academically. Representing 27 states and 11 countries, the Class of 2018 brings a variety of talents, interests, and strengths to Fairfield, and I'm looking forward to seeing the impact they make on campus--both inside and outside the classroom," said Alison Hildenbrand, director of Undergraduate Admission. "We are thrilled to welcome all 1,056 members of the Class of 2018 to the Fairfield University community."
According to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, members of this class are some of the most academically gifted students in recent years, with the average GPAs and SATs higher than ever before. The class is 14% diverse and represents a wide geographic area.
Overall, the Class of 2018 is excited, enthusiastic, and getting involved on campus. Kelsey Shockey '18, of Westport, Conn., for example, is already singing with the Glee Club, writing for The Mirror , and contemplating a double-major in journalism and Film, Television, and Media. "I'm so proud to be a student here. It's a comfortable learning environment and, more importantly, a tight-knit community. I couldn't have asked for a better college experience."
Photo: University President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., greeted the Class of 2018 at Orientation in June.


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PetSmart (PETM) Sells Itself for $8.7 Billion
Shares of PetSmart Inc. (PETM) were up +3.58 or +4.61 percent to $81.25 per share in Monday's premarket, after the company announced yesterday that it was being acquired by a foreign based private investor group for $83.00 per share. PetSmart shares closed at $77.67, down -0.77 or -0.98 percent in Friday's regular session.
London, UK based BC Partners is a private equity firm originally founded as Baring Capital Investment Ltd in 1986. The company has approximately $15 billion under management and finances buyouts and acquisitions in the United States and Europe. The company invests across all industries with offices in New York, Paris, Hamburg and Milan.
The $8.7 billion deal represents a seven percent premium over PetSmart stock's closing price on Friday. The selling of the company to BC Partners is the culmination of the PetSmart's search for options in an increasingly competitive environment. Gregory P. Josefowicz, Chairman of PetSmart said that, "This transaction represents the successful conclusion of our extensive review of strategic alternatives."
PetSmart first indicated a sale in August, when an activist investor group, Jana Partners announced it had acquired a significant stake in the company. Jana Partners currently owns a 9.75 percent stake in the company, exceeding Longview Asset Management's stake, which has a nine percent stake in PetSmart.
David K. Lenhardt, President and Chief Executive Officer of PetSmart stated in the company's press release that "This transaction is a testament to the strength of the PetSmart brand and franchise and reflects the dedication and commitment of our 54,000 associates to serving our customers and delivering value for our company and our shareholders. The consortium led by BC Partners will be an excellent partner for PetSmart as we continue to implement our strategic plan to capitalize on our opportunities for growth and meet the needs of pet parents."
Raymond Svider, a Managing Partner at BC Partners said "We are very pleased to add PetSmart to our portfolio of investments. PetSmart is an iconic brand and the category leader in the growing pet retail industry. We look forward to working with management to continue growing PetSmart's business and executing against its recently announced strategic initiatives".
The transaction is expected to close by the first half of 2015 pending approval from regulators and shareholders. PetSmart stock is already two points under the $83 offer price and will probably trade slightly under that level until the deal is finalized.
Other News About PetSmart
Paulson & Co. opens a new position in PetSmart
The position accounts for 1.2% of Paulson's third quarter portfolio.
Although Competition Is Increasing, PetSmart Will Outperform
Article examining PetSmart's position in the industry.
Other Stocks in the News
Amazon UK glitch sells thousands of products for a penny
Amazon subsequently cancelled most of those transactions.
Alibaba's Taxi App Soars, Goldman Sees Great Promise In O2O
Company's Taxi App meets with considerable success in China.
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We've long been dreaming of this kitchen blender beauty; it takes blending to a whole new level and to blend we will!
Green smoothies (aka kale shake) are an upper to a healthy fit lifestyle; its a fantastic way to kick off your day as your body is getting a jolt of nutrients and it's amazing for your digestive system! You have this first thing in the morning (although I work out first on an empty tummy and then do the smoothie).
Jay is intent of doing a 2 week daily cleanse following the green smoothie revolution pioneered by Kevin James and brought to light by Jay's penultimate roll model Joe Rogan. It goes a little something like this:
If you want to give the green smoothie revolution a go, here are some more recipes via the Vitamix database.
This was our first green smoothie this morning
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, 2 celery stalks, 2 small unwaxed apples, 1 unwaxed pear, 1 carrot, 250ml coconut water.
I think it's a little too much volume so we'll halve it tomorrow…
Viva the green revolution!


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- Kissing like she means it – Rule 101 – Friends with benefits should never fall in love.
- Kissing her best friend's brother – Can love overcome all obstacles?
- Kissing him at last – He thought she was off limits, but after a sizzling weekend, can he make her his forever?
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Delays in the asylum system leaving many refugees homeless
- 08 May
A report by the Refugee Council has discovered examples of refugees who were forced to sleep rough and beg for money whilst waiting for their documents to arrive.
The charity is calling on the government to review its system so that delays are eliminated in issuing documentation.
In the report, titled '28 Days Later: the experience of new refugees in the UK', the short period of time between the granting of refugee status and the end of asylum support is analysed. Using information from the 469 advice sessions Refugee Council held in 2013 for individuals it worked with. Under current rules, asylum seekers lose accommodation and funding support 28 days after they are granted refugee status, reports Inside Housing.
The report found that in some instances, refugees were waiting for months to be issued the correct documentation to enable them to claim mainstream benefits, find employment and support themselves. It also found that Jobcentre Plus advisors had a lack of awareness of the entitlements of refugees, with many refugees being asked to provide documentation that is irrelevant and having the Habitual Residence Test applied to their cases, even though refugees are exempt from this.
Dr Lisa Doyle, advocacy manager at Refugee Council and author of the report, said: "Refugees have fled horrifying experiences in their own countries and have lost everything. When they arrive in the UK, many are met by a complex, hostile asylum system which can leave people living in limbo for years, waiting to have a final decision on their fate. Being finally recognised as a refugee should be a moment to be celebrated. It is unacceptable that the reverse is true and that it is a confusing, chaotic period where people can find themselves on the street, begging for money. It seems perverse that when someone is accepted as in need of protection the state puts them at further risk through bureaucratic failures that can make them homeless and destitute. The Home Office must urgently review the current system to ensure that vulnerable refugees are not left unsupported."
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Harris Corporation Announces Date for Special Meeting of Stockholders
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced it has set a date for a special meeting of its stockholders to consider and vote on various proposals necessary to close the previously announced proposed merger with L3 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LLL) and related matters. The special meeting will be held on April 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, at the Harris Global Innovation Center, located at 1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32919.
Harris stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 22, 2019, will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting.
The merger is expected to close in mid-calendar year 2019, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals and approval by the stockholders of L3 and Harris.
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers' toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems. Learn more at harris.com.
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Readers of this blog will know that I have a deep interest in space travel. (Although I am not terribly good in aeroplanes so I cannot imagine I will be first in line for a moon trip). So it was exciting to read this morning that an Indian space probe appears to have discovered water on the Moon.
NASA has plans to build a permanent manned colony on the Moon within twenty years, although the Obama regime has been pouring cold water on these plans as the country's economic crisis has deteriorated. If the plans were to go ahead then the presence of water would make a huge amount of difference to the viability of a permanent presence there. As today's report indicated, availability of water would not only provide drinking water and enable crop irrigation but also permit the extraction of oxygen for breathing and hydrogen as an energy source.
A second reason for being excited about this discovery, if it is verified, is that it was made by an Indian lunar mission, its first in fact. As an emerging nation India has jumped ahead in the exploration stakes, not only of the US but also its main emerging rival, China. How inspiring it must be for the Indian people to know they are responsible for this discovery.
It is the inspirational aspect of space travel which is probably the most important aspect of it. As John F Kennedy understood, space travel has many potential economic benefits and acts as a huge boost to innovation, but its capacity to uplift and inspire stands above all of that. For an emerging country like India this success will encourage developments in other areas of life. It gives everybody a lift.
It may also be a harbinger for the 21st century in other ways. The inclusion of China and India in the G20 intergovernmental talks this weekend, and the raised status of this grouping, show how quickly emerging nations have become central to the governance of the world. The emerging rivalry between India and China, added to the international cooperation which the space programme demands, could give space exploration the edge which the rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union did in the last century. That rivalry pushed technology to its limits and landed men on the Moon. Perhaps this time we will cast our net far deeper into space.