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Aug. 12, 2014
Study in journal PLOS Biology concludes that spiders are able to change soluble, gel-like proteins known as spidroins into solid spider silk via change in pH that occurs as proteins travel along spider's glands. MORE
Jul. 12, 2014
Sign posting in South Park Slope, Brooklyn, seeking return of missing tarantula is determined to be a hoax. MORE
Jun. 10, 2014
Dr Beth Mortimer study in journal Advanced Materials finds that spider silks can vibrate along wide range of frequencies, transmitting information about prey, other spiders and even condition of web itself. MORE
May. 13, 2014
Dr Jonathan N Pruitt study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B reports that about 25 spider species have developed social habits and survival mechanisms, unlike majority of solitary species; researchers say that social spiders may offer fresh insight into array of human personality traits; new work on such species is part of expanding field of animal personality research, which seeks to understand reasons behind behavioral differences. MORE
May. 6, 2014
Taxonomist Peter Jager has discovered spider in Moroccan Sahara that has ability to do powerful acrobatic flips through the air; spider is officially named Cebrennus rechenbergi and nicknamed flic-flac. MORE
Feb. 18, 2014
Dr Michael N Nitabach study in journal Current Biology reports that toxin from venom of Peruvian green velvet tarantula may be useful in developing new painkiller. MORE
Dec. 22, 2013
Computer-generated giant spiders in Peter Jackson movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug are based on real spiders, but enhanced to look more menacing. MORE
Oct. 29, 2013
Researchers find that female nursery-web spiders are more likely to store sperm from male spiders who offer them gift of insect wrapped in silk, and their eggs are more likely to hatch.. MORE
Sep. 17, 2013
Nature writer Jackson Landers describes experience of becoming fascinated with and observing black widow spiders, only to later be bitten by one; Landers became one of first patients to test new antivenin medicine Analatro. MORE
Jun. 19, 2012
Study in journal Biology Letters finds that males of tropical species of orb-web spider castrate themselves, either partly or fully, after mating; castration reduces spider's weight, allowing it to better fend off other males, reducing sperm competition and maximizing their reproductive success. MORE
May. 1, 2012
Klaas Welke study in journal Frontiers of Zoology reveals interesting patterns of male monogamy in one species of orb-web spiders. MORE
Mar. 15, 2012
Staff members at the American Museum of Natural History, preparing for the upcoming exhibition Spiders Alive!, are training some tarantulas to be picked up and shown to visitors. MORE
Jan. 31, 2012
Study by researchers at Osaka City University, published in journal Science, finds that jumping spiders, which pounce on their prey, exhibit a unique method of depth perception known as image defocus, which blurs out objects in the distance while keeping closer ones sharp. MORE
Dec. 27, 2011
Study co-authored by William Eberhard and published in journal Arthropod Structure & Development finds that some tiny spiders have brains so large that they fill up their body cavities and extend into their legs. MORE
Nov. 8, 2011
Study published in journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B finds orb-weaving spiders diversified from spiral-weavers in the middle of the Jurassic Period, far earlier than had previously been thought. MORE
Oct. 20, 2011
Swiss customs officials announce that they have intercepted man at Zurich airport whose luggage contained hundreds of a type of endangered spider. MORE
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46Justin Bieber Threw a Temper Tantrum Outside of Selena Gomez's House Last Night
Things aren't looking so hot for Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, friends, I just thought I'd take the time to warn those of you who are about to collapse with heartbreak over this one.
Sources are saying that Justin and Selena decided to try a dinner date last night, in the midst of their personal relationship crisis, and after a mere five minutes in the restaurant, the date was called off and Selena went huffing back to her mansion in Malibu. Justin followed suit (and followed Selena) back to Selena's house, and when Selena wouldn't let him through the gate, he pitched a fit in the driveway for all of the media to see (and, you know, howl at).
Later last night—probably sometime after Justin gave up on howling at Selena's locked gate—Justin Tweeted this:
things arent always easy. there is alot of pressure. im figuring it all out. im trying. but i care, i notice, i still hear u. #Beliebers.
And today, he's really just prattling on about how his first album, 'My World', is celebrating its 3-year anniversary, because apparently, celebrating the anniversary of things like getting a job, or dropping an album, is comparable to the really important things in life, like not being a big, gigantic douche. I'd be willing to celebrate that anniversary, too, guys.
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Much like maturity grammar skills allude him too.
There's no such thing as an "alot". Simple
lol *elude
haha BOOM.
SHOTS FIRED… DIRECT HIT!! BOOOOOOMMMMM LMOA (can u believe this LIZ person) OWNED!!!!
When attempting to be a know-it-all grammar-slammer, it's useful to actually know WTF you're talking about:
Comma after maturity, "elude" not "allude".
Simple non-Belieber!
@Nicki Miraj:
Is that a slang acronym I see being used as if it were a word?
Although contextually, the phrase 'Comma after maturity, "elude" not "allude".' is clearly meant to be read as a corrective phrase for the above post, the line break makes it officially a separate sentence. As one who "knows [what they're talking about]", you should realize that it is therefore not proper English either to end a sentence with a colon or to treat a pair of hanging phrases without functional verbs as if they constituted a sentence.
I am not attempting to be a know-it-all grammar-slammer; they were honest mistakes. I simply wish to ensure that such people use proper grammar themselves, a sentiment with which I'm certain you agree.
@Everybody who keeps correcting everyone's grammar on an article of Justin Bieber,
Get over it. We're not writing some important essay for a college class, lol.
blows up in his
it blow up in ur face
people who correct other peoples grammar are angry and have no life. NO ONE CARES but your snooty ass.
Teenager and young adults tend to be full of drama. Mix in being famous, people sucking up to them all of the time and tons of money, and it is inevitable that it ends up as superdrama.
Tell us where to send the Pampers.
I am telling you that every time you post this picture of Justin Bieber, I feel threatened by the look in his eyes. Much like witnessing a picture of a rabid mouse, I cringe.
He looks scary in that picture!
i agree with marie
i don't get why this is such a big deal. these people are CHILDREN…if they weren't famous, this would be nothing but a high school crush…who cares?!?!?!?!
why is he is wearing those stuip pants, he looks like a idiot. punk ass.
mispelled a word sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only reason Bieber dates Selena is to hide the fact that he's a raging flaming homosexual. She's probably angry with him for all of his men's room escapades…. and probably during his dates with her!
sounds like a great story to get your woody up
meka,I couldn't agree with you more.He looks about 10 years old in those stupid pants.
He's just a lil bitch…
woody very funny
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Honestly Justin is a great singer and he represents well for ppl that happen to have some kind of similar image naturally as him…in this world however ppl will always have thier fill and then some of haters…i know i do. Maybe because of this …he should take the lime light for umm a moment….i dunno.
Obviously…ppl dont understand now days love is pre-emptively squandered to begin with because we all live in a hateful world…$$ money baby oh and greed and jealousy and the resentment it all brings ;) but alas love is worth it if you perceive it…its there and yeh can be nice mm hhmm sincerely: Isaac
The cap, the shirt, the pants — what a douche.
Gomez is a sophisticated adult; douchebag looks like he's deranged.
The look in his eyes is absolutely psychotic.
"Sophisticated adult"??? She is a typical little disney tramp who wanted to bump up her career by dating this kid. Ya "Sophisticated adult"
is it true that justin beber is nice
he is nice he just get frushstrated alot i mean he is human
I luv him
It's not what you're worth, it's what you can get. A partially talented hack with the right look and marketing can be rich and famous today. It just reflects the buying publics taste…err lack there of.
anyone who uses the name douchewatch is certainly part of the buying publics taste…or lack thereof.
I love you so much Justin Bieber and I'm a fan of who love I hope to see you all at the Babi and I'm from Libya and sublime Alaa and I am 17 years old I want one like you, you metal heart you Jastn
poor thing being wathed bye the paparazzi
parece un muneco de cera debe tener placto con el diablo por eso tu ves eso en su mirada que causa terror
ya lo veremos luego
tiene pacto con el diablo
sera por eso es que tiene esa extrania mirada que aterroriza
he worship the devil
First time I saw the douche, he was talking about all the GREAT ARTIST being a bit 'off' his stupid self included. Somebody was smart to market the little raggedy ass bitch. Let's all watch in laughter when his arrogance bites him in the butt. He looks like an old lesbian.
I can't even imagine how hard it must be to have a long term relationship when people are literially getting hit by cars to take a damn picture of you.
The guy is just a wanabe that thinks he's better than everybody because he sings some kindergarten songs that little girls love.
The truth is he's just like everybody else. He's still got to squat at least once a day, and leaves behind a pile. Just like everybody else does. Poop is poop, and his just ain't any prettier or better than anybody else's. Gosh, I'm going to LMFAO when somebody does finally succeed in ridding the planet of him.
Was his mother a crack-ho before? Looks like one.
And umm actually he doesn't think he's better then everyone else unlike you, you stupid pile of poop and no his mum not a crack whore like your mum is
Ohh my flipping god leave justin alone I mean he may be famouse but I mean jeez he's still human and we get mad so of cause he's gonna get mad and who wouldn't get mad at paparazzi following you around every where you go and never leaving you alone stop hating on him he is not gay as you idiotic haters say
And umm actually he doesn't think he's better then everyone else unlike you, you stupid pile of poop and no his mum not a crack whore like your mum is
Justin Bieber is not a "gigantic douche" and celerbrating My World is a big deal to Justin and all of his Beliebers. So why dont you stfu and get a life instead of hating on people that are better than you. Like really. Find something better to do with you time. AND Justin did not "throw a temper tantrum" because Selena didnt want to talk to him. Justin clarified that rumor.
Justin is far from being a "Gigantic Douche". He is insparation to everyone around the WORLD. But i cant say the same for you. Your insparation to who? No One. So lets stop making up rumors about Justin and every other celerbirty. THEY ARE HUMAN. Honesty how would you feel if people made up rumors about you everyday just because you are living. LIVING. And i would have to say Justin has a lot harder job than you do. So get off the damn computer and get a real job.
My name Is vannessa and I'm 12 years old I'm justin bieber crazy number one fan I support him in every thing he does bt idnt like seing him heart broken
I would like him to work things out with selena and justin must remember thAt selena is the one less lonly girl


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The integrated solution that allows the club to track profile and spend pattern was a key element in the decision to choose IBS. With an overview of all members, club staff can now easily see who the biggest spenders are in the facility, to understand members' individual spend on golf, events, food and beverage, retail, etc. It puts the club in a much better position to understand what members' interests are and to design and implement programmes that will attract and retain them, whilst encouraging and rewarding them.
About to be introduced is a dedicated members' card that gives members a discount at the bar. Whilst giving referential pricing to members, it will also recognise the spend patterns of outside visitors as well.
"We received great support from NFS when the company was providing only a part of the technology needed to run our business," says Clive. "As the club has grown, it has become increasingly important to have an integrated solution which provides us with single point of contact and a single view of patterns of consumption and spend of our members."
"We are confident that IBS from NFS will give us just that."
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Ohio State Career: Shared team's 2012 Most Improved Player award ... 2012 ECAC All-Tournament Team selection.
2013 (Sophomore Season): Started all 16 games ... career-high 16 goals, nine assists and 25 points ... point in 13-of-16 games, with nine multiple-point outings ... career-high four points, with two goals and a career-high tying two assists, vs. Towson May 12 in NCAA first round; scored a goal against Cornell in the quarterfinals May 18 ... goal and two assists for three points vs. Loyola May 2 in ECAC semifinals, with two groundballs ... two goals at Air Force April 20 ... assist at Michigan April 13 ... two points, with a goal and an assist, vs. Loyola March 30 and vs. Jacksonville Feb. 17 ... scored vs. Denver March 9 and at Notre Dame March 20 ... two-goal games vs. Marquette Feb. 23, at Virginia March 16 and vs. Fairfield April 27.
2012 (Freshman Season): Played in 11 games, scoring six goals and adding three assists for nine points ... voted team's co-Most Improved Player award winner ... earned spot on ECAC All-Tournament Team after two goals vs. Fairfield in semifinals May 2 ... goal and assist at Michigan April 14 ... scored a man-up goal and had a groundball vs. Virginia March 17 ... first career goal came at Mercer Feb. 11 ... tallied vs. Notre Dame March 21 ... assist and a groundball at Hobart April 7 ... first career helper vs. Robert Morris March 9 ... groundball, caused turnover and four shots at Fairfield April 28.
Gonzaga College High School: Led the Eagles in scoring as both a junior and senior ... 37 goals, 22 assists and 59 points as a senior, along with 40 groundballs ... U.S. Lacrosse All-American ... first team Washington Post All-Met as a senior and also earned honorable mention accolades ... first team All-WCAC honoree and All-District of Columbia selection ... team won 2010 and 2011 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Championship ... team captain ... two-time WCAC tournament most valuable player.
Personal: Son of Mark and Anne ... has a younger brother, Max ... favorite team is the Washington Redskins and favorite athlete is Aaron Rodgers ... business administration major.


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Have old metal?
The Chargers Youth Program wants it.
The group, which organizes football, softball and cheerleading leagues for West Gloucester children, is hosting a metal drive fundraiser this Saturday.
The group is accepting any and all metal, including appliances that are at least 10 percent metal and excluding paint cans, televisions and computers monitors, after 8 a.m. at the Charger/Scout House, 35 Concord St., next to the West Gloucester fire station. It is also accepting empty propane tanks for a $10 fee.
Some pickup of items to be delivered to the drive is available by calling Fran at 978-828-3354 or Glen at 978-407-3215.


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TV veteran Jerry Dishong has been with KDUH-TV for decades covering news and weather.
He has been host of the Noon Review for all of that time doing news and weather plus the Town Crier and the Markets.
He also has a public service segment called Town Talk.
Jerry graduated from Gordon High School and attended Chadron State College where he took a part time job is sports at KDUH in Hay Springs.
He has held a number of positions with the station including Station Manager and News Director.
Feel free to contact Jerry to discuss ways you can promote your event or activity.


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Special Olympic Athletes in Central Kentucky competed in a regional softball tournament today.
24 teams competed, including a first year team from Scott County.
Even coordinators say this tournament wouldn't be possible without the volunteers.
Every athlete will leave the tournament with either a ribbon for participation or medal for top placements.
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Humane Alliance's Big Fix Rig
The Big Fix Rig's presence in the Gulf Coast region will allow groups in both states to offer low-to-no-cost spay/neuter surgeries to residents and feral cat caregivers through the Humane Alliance's high-volume spay and neuter system.
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Luxury Desert Oasis in the Mesa! HGTV! in Palm Springs
- bedrooms 5
- baths 3
- sleeps 12
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community The Mesa
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/ night
$ 4,100 - $ 5,500 / week
$ 12,750 - $ 15,000 / month
vacation rental description
SPECIAL: Book a 3 night minimum stay for this Fall and get the 4th night FREE!
SPECIAL: Book NOW for SEPTEMBER or OCTOBER: 2 nights/10 guests/ $1600 Total!
(Ten guests max)
Watch for this home on the HGTV show 'House Hunters on Vacation' - This is the house that inspired the show!
Always ASK about Special Deals for small groups of 2 - 4!
Upscale, private 5-bedroom, 3-bath oasis, 2 minutes from downtown Palm Springs, with the San Jacinto Mountains as your back drop.
Steps away from the expansive Great room is the Grand Master Suite with its 30" HDTV, the pool offers two luxurious tanning shelves plus fountains- newly refurbished pool area has plenty of loungers— enjoy with a glass of fresh tangerine juice from your own tree! Or indulge yourself in a tranquil spa at sunset to your favorite music; large outdoor BBQ.
Indoors, enjoy a 55" Sony LCD/LED/HD tv above the showcase fireplace in front of two L-shaped sofas that can be used as extra sleeping areas for up to 2 extra guests, $50 per person, per night. In total there are 5 TVs – the 55" Sony in the living area, the 30" LCD in the Master and 3 26" LCDs in the bedrooms. In the kitchen, all-new stainless steel appliances including the dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator, and microwave (the washer and dry are conveniently located here as well), 6-burner Viking range and Viking oven.
BR 1 Master: King, 30" plasma TV; ensuite bath.
BR 2: Queen 26" HD LCD TV
BR 3: King 26" HD LCD TV; shares bath with #2
BR 4: Queen 26" HD LCD TV
BR 5: Queen Murphy Bed; shares bath with #4
Plus Queen air mattress with base/legs.
The entire property is covered by wireless internet access and there is a broadband cable connection as well.
When dining alfresco, choose between the inviting outdoor stone dining table by the newly refurbished butterfly pool with free flowing spouting water features and two tanning shelves, or the inviting beautiful Brown Jordan dining table, again seating eight, off the kitchen patio of hand-laid flagstone.
This Palm Springs dream home is an example of the famous "butterfly"-style home designed by legendary mid-century architect Donald Wexler; approximately 4000sqft; over a third of an acre of lush green grass with palms and tangerine and grapefruit trees.
We Welcome up to 10 guests at the listed rate- and as mentioned above can accomodate up to 12. The office doubles as the 5th bedroom with a pulldown queen Murphy bed and access to bath shared with 4th bedroom.
Bedrooms 2 and 3 also share Jack'n'Jill bath.
Cleaning Fee is $300, Heated Pool is $75 per night in winter season. Pets considered with $50 pet fee. Late checkout, when available: $50
Located on quiet cul-de-sac just off South Palm Canyon Drive. Garage parking with extra off street driveway parking.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a party house. We are in a quiet residential area which strictly observes the Palm Springs noise ordinances. Any excess noise or outside music will result in police visits and fines which are the renter's responsibility.
Close to grocery shopping, etc, at Smoketree Commons.
Suitable for families, business, and couples. No Parties. Golfers Welcome!
Just blocks away from the new Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 18 holes, championship -1097 East Murray Canyon Drive.
This beautiful Wexler home is on the Modernism Tour!
*Not combinable with other discounts
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house rental amenities
- pool w/fountains and two tanning shelves
- spa (seats 6-9)
-PackNPlay for kids plus high-chair
- gas BBQ
- 55" Sony LCD/LED/HD tv
- 5 tvs total
- premium cable
- wireless broadband Internet
- Viking range
- washer/dryer
- 2-car garage
For families with small children, the owner offers: Pack 'n Play Playard with Bassinet and a High Chair with Booster.
activities and attractions in Palm Springs Deserts
Just two minutes from downtown Palm Springs to the north & famous Indian Canyon (world's largest palm oasis) to the south, as well as Smoketree Ranch (horseback riding). Just minutes to Wet 'n Wild Water Park!
Minutes to Palm Springs tram, one of world's largest. Just miles from both Outlet Shopping and Upscale El Paseo in Palm Desert. Close to several golf courses. Great Mesa area with mountain views, hiking trails.
15 minutes to Palm Springs International Airport
permit #20011147
2015 Film and Music Festivals:
26th Annual Palm Springs Intl Film Festival January 2-12, 2015
2015 Coachella Music Festival - 2 weekends – Weekend 1: April 10-12, 2015 and Weekend 2: April 17-19, 2015 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio
2015 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will take place Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio
vacation rental rates
September-May: $850/night and $4,995/week ($15,000 per month -utilities not included)
June-August: $750/night and $4,195/week ($12,750 per month - utilities not included)
Holidays: $950 per night - Three night minimum stays for most holidays (Christmas and New Year's one week each); Holiday Rates & Minimums do apply, please inquire.
Deposit: $2,500 (fully refundable) Please ask for details and options.
Cleaning fee: $250
Heated Pool fee $75 per night/$400 per week if desired. No charge for spa use only.
Pets considered with $50 non-refundable pet fee.
R Jameson 760-902-1170
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Palm Springs
- Golf
- Tennis
- Casinos
- Shopping
- Dining
Top things to do on a budget
- Hiking
- Canyon sight-seeing
- Museums
- Architectural Tours
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Top things to do with a family
- Wet 'n Wild Water Park
- Children's Discovery Museum
- The Living Desert
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Joshua Tree National Park
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Whitney Houston's mother has expressed that the Houston family is not supporting Lifetime's upcoming biopic about the late singer, which stars Yaya DaCosta.
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In the emotional series finale, directed by series creator and executive producer David Shore, treating a drug addict patient (guest star James LeGros, "Mildred Pierce") results in House examining his life, his future and his own personal demons.
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In the emotional series finale, directed by series creator and executive producer David Shore, treating a drug addict patient (guest star James LeGros, "Mildred Pierce") results in House examining his life, his future and his own personal demons.
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The team takes on the case of Derrick (guest star Skylar Astin), a 19-year-old college student who had a mysterious nose bleed during cheerleading practice, and discovers that his health issues are likely both physiological and psychological. Possibly suffering from schizophrenia, Derrick claims to hear his deceased brother's voice in his head. Meanwhile, Wilson gets advice from former colleague Thirteen (guest star Olivia Wilde) and Foreman tries a different approach with House.
Season 8, Episode 20
In an episode directed by and guest-starring Peter Weller, the team takes on the case of Dr. Peter Treiber (guest star Jamie Elman), a pathologist at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital who knows too much about the hospital staff to trust any of the physicians. The only person he does respect is House, who has mysteriously gone missing. With House in absentia, the team has to figure out how to treat Treiber while making him believe that House is calling all the shots.
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Her aboriginal health research recognized
In February, Janet Smylie, Artsci'92, Meds'93, was recognized with a 2012 National Aboriginal Achievement Award for her extensive research on the health of young Aboriginal families and her work to improve health for First Nations communities across Canada.
"It is profoundly meaningful and humbling at the same time to be recognized with this award," says Janet, "meaningful because it comes from Aboriginal people and humbling because I know and work with many other dedicated and deserving Aboriginal individuals." The award was given to her by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, now known as Indspire.
Janet is a family physician and a research scientist at the Centre for Research on Inner City Health at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. She also maintains a part-time clinical practice at Seventh Generation Midwives of Toronto.
Thanks to her work to identify and highlight major deficiencies in the provincial and national monitoring of infant mortality among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, Health Canada's Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System adopted an Aboriginal ethnicity category as one of its recommended indicators to better monitor maternal, fetal and infant health among Canada's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.
Currently, Janet is working to develop a knowledge centre for Aboriginal infants, children, and their families. She hopes the centre will help ensure that policies, services, and programs for family health benefit from high quality information and tools that reflect both Aboriginal community relevance and scientific excellence. She is also working with an international team to develop and evaluate supportive ways of helping indigenous people with heart disease improve their understanding of their disease and their prescription medications.
"My family and community inspire me to pursue this kind of health research," she says. "My mother was one of a very small number of Aboriginal nurses in Canada and my father is a research scientist. I think because of my formative teachings about equality and respect, I continue to be surprised and dismayed when I see inequities—this motivates me to try and do something about it."


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I am looking for a housemate to share a home I have rented, starting OCT 1st. I'd like this to be more of a share than a 'you renting a room from me' sort of thing. It would be nice to live with another climber type. Just want one roommate. Dog friendly house. Great backyard..landscaped, fenced, salt water pool and spa. 2100 sq feet, 4/3 with 2 car garage. Located in Summerlin ( Summerlin Pkwy & 215). Rent would be 780$...that includes pool/spa maintenance, water and trash. We would split other utilities. I have a few pics I can send and happy to answer any questions. Cheers, Tracy
Good luck finding a roomie- $780 sounds steep for rent in summerlin, I had to drop my asking price much lower than that for basically the same type of house in the same area. Also, welcome to vegas!
I'm with you John. I know people paying half that for a (renegotiated) mortgage on a four bedroom/2.5 bath house. $780 + utils ? Yikes :0
Good luck to you, but in my experience that is a little steep. I rent two rooms out of a beautiful four bedroom home in Desert Shores and I pay $600 - including my utilities. When I owned a home off of Jones/215 I rented out a room for $475 - including their utilities.
Okay guys thanks for the great feedback, and I hear what you're saying. To be clear, I am not trying to take advantage of anyone or profit in anyway. It is simply half the rent for a house share. I have been paying 800 (+ utilities) for an apartment, 800 sq ft, with no garage or yard for the diggity dog. For someone in a similar situation as me, this may be an attractive alternative. That's all. That being said, if the LV community in general is offend somehow by this post, just say so and I'll gladly remove it. Otherwise.....if you're not interested, there's really not a need to reply. I really don't care what you rented your room for.
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Southwestern Leadership partnered with Irving Elementary School to bring Leadership Elementary Day to approximately 50 Winfield fourth-graders to teach them about Leadership on Friday, Nov. 12.
The theme was based on the movie "Up," and Leadership students taught the students lessons titled, "Building Up relationships" and "Communicating it Up."
"Through these lessons and the fun activities designed to accompany them, it is hoped that the elementary students will learn more about behaviors that are important in leading others," said Cheryl Rude, Leadership director.
There were guest speakers at the event, as well as staff from the SC admissions office.
"The final goal for the day is to help the elementary students dream and plan a service project of their own," said Rude. "Then they will return to Southwestern for a day in the spring in order to complete and celebrate their project."
The students were brought to Messenger and then Wroten Halls to experience the campus, where they shared lunches with the Leadership students, provided by the Sodexo.
"Leadership Southwestern believes that it is important to start helping young people develop their leadership skills and behaviors at a young age, so that they grow up into persons capable of creating positive change," said Rude. "Elementary Leadership Day helps to expand the Leadership skills of Southwestern students by allowing them to design and teach their own leadership curriculum and organize a large-scale leadership event."


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We are proud to present the music of the Eagles, one of the most prolific rock bands ever. "Take It Easy," one of their biggest hits, gets the special Ralph Ford treatment in an opener worthy of any show. After a short intro based on "Desperado," the chart really takes off! (2:52)
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The Caledonian Companion by Alastair J. Hardie. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book. 144 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP02). ISBN 9780946868087. Scottish. 9" x 12" inches. An internationally acclaimed collection of Scottish fiddle music and a guide to its performance by renowned Scottish fiddler Alastair J. Hardie. Contains an in-depth literary and pictorial survey of Scottish fiddling and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations such as bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation, etc. Many of the authentic Scottish tunes is this book are not available in any other collection. The tunes at the beginning of the book assume a command of basic skills in playing and reading. Bowing, fingering and ornamentation peculiar to this music are then progressively introduced, equipping the player eventually with the technical know-how for tackling anything from Tullochgoram to the President. All the common major and minor keys are dealt with in turn and a system of fingering charts has been included to introduce them. Suggested bowings are included with the admonition that players with enough experience should decide on their own interpretation. The Caledonian Companion will appeal to the solo fiddler, the folk enthusiast, the devotee of traditional Scottish music and the classical violinist wanting to broaden his or her horizonsIntroduction and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations - bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation etc., essential to the idiomatic performance of the style. Includes 'The President' by J Scott Skinner, ABRSM Violin Grade 8 List C alternative piece 2005-2008.
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David Hanrahan is a well-known and respected exponent of accordion music and he uses his experience to bring you an sagacious and informative guide to playing the accordion. Using a Q&A format, and by concentrating on the most frequently asked questions, he gives confidence to a developing beginner. All the fundamental skills are covered in this book, from playing first notes and adding bass notes to the function of the air valve and bellows action. With illustrations, music theory and general tips, The Box is a perfect start for those wanting to learn the accordion and provides a source of early and easy extracts and melodies.
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This comprehensive book is a facsimile edition of the original collection published in 1883. It has survived over the years because it is one of the richest and most interesting of the 19th century instrumental collections as well as a resource for students of American vernacular music. Examining the cultural exchange between minstrel show, ethnic music and even classical music influenced some of the genres of what we now call American music.
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Alphorn Ballad (Alphorn in F) by Dennis Armitage. For alphorn & wind band. Swiss import. Light Music / Pop. Grade 3+. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-1555).
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Alfred is pleased to release the album-matching folio for Evanescence's third record, The Open Door. Released in 2006, The Open Door reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Top 200 Chart (2006). This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record. Titles: Sweet Sacrifice * Call Me When You're Sober * Weight Of The World * Lithium * Cloud Nine * Snow White Queen * Lacrymosa * Like You * Lose Control * The Only One * Your Star * All That I'm Living For * Good Enough.
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Piano, Sheet Music Download. Artist: Alain Boublil; Les Miserables (Musical). Writer: Alain Boublil; Claude-Michel Schonberg; Herbert Kretzmer; Jean-Marc Natel.
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Contents are: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations (Shinichi Suzuki) * Lavender's Blue (Folk Song) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * The Honeybee (Folk Song) * Mary Had a Little Lamb (Folk Song) * Crickets' Song (M.K. Waddington) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * London Bridge (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * Silent Night (F. Gruber) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Little Playmates (F.X. Chwatal) * Chant Arabe (Anonymous) * Good-bye to Winter (Folk Song) * The Good Little King of Yvetot (Folk Song) * Andante (M.K. Waddington) * Christmas-Day Secrets (T. Dutton) * Allegro (Shinichi Suzuki) * Musette (Anonymous) * Gigue (M.K. Waddington).
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Ukulele, Sheet Music Download. Artist: Elvis Presley; Engelbert Humperdinck. Writer: Dub Williams; Eddie Miller; Robert Yount.
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Alfred is pleased to release the authentic guitar TAB version of the album-matching folio for Evanescence's third record, The Open Door. Released in 2006, The Open Door reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Top 200 Chart (2006). This book provides authentic guitar TAB for all the songs on the record. Titles: Sweet Sacrifice * Call Me When You're Sober * Weight Of The World * Lithium * Cloud Nine * Snow White Queen * Lacrymosa * Like You * Lose Control * The Only One * Your Star * All That I'm Living For * Good Enough.
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Ukulele, Sheet Music Download. Artist: Barry Manilow. Writer: Barry Manilow; Bruce Sussman; Jack Feldman.
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3. Alphorn Concerto by Jean Daetwyler. For alphorn in Gb, flute and orchestra. Swiss import. Grade 6. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-1164).
Instruments: Flute, Alphorn, Woodwinds, Folk
Genres: Classical
Uses: Advent, Christmas Scripture: John 7:42; Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4-6 Twirling like a Hebrew dance and leaping from the pages of prophecy, this celebratory combination of folk song and carol is a jovial shout of praise for Advent. Unmistakable in its impact, the anthem sings itself while the rollicking accompaniment creates an engine of joy propelling this piece into the heart of the listener. Two well know melodies join in a ballet of sound celebrating the anticipation of the coming Messiah. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD, Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 (Flt 2 dbl Piccolo), Oboe, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2&3, Trombone 1&2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timp, Perc 1&2, Harp, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:56. New product for the week of May 21, 2012.Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned if opened but it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title.
Instruments: Choir, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Harp, Lute, Trumpet, Bass Trombone, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Tuba, Folk, Vocal, Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Guitar
You Can Teach Yourself Autoharp Book/CD Set by Meg Peterson. For Autoharp/Chromaharp. Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 94 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95024BCD). ISBN 9780786646654. All Styles. 8.75x11.75 inches. A step-by-step, self-instruction method. Includes care of the autoharp, playing positions, chord changes, back-up strums, arpeggio strums, melody picking, rhythm picking, and much more! Each song teaches something new and each strum pattern is built on the previous one. When you have practiced each selection and perfected each strum, you will have the necessary foundation to go on to more advanced styles and more intricate picking. The songs in the book are arranged for the 15-chord instrument, since it is the most popular for beginning students. In the 60-minute instructional recording, the author uses autoharp and vocals to demonstrate the major styles presented in the book, from simple to advanced strums to melody picking. The player learns effective ways to practice each new style, and has a chance to play along with the singer on the songs that are repeated, unaccompanied.
Pages: 94
Instruments: Autoharp, Folk
Alphorn Serenade (Alphorn in Gb) by Dennis Armitage. For alphorn & brass band. Swiss import. Light Music / Pop. Grade 3+. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-1238B).
Instruments: Alphorn, Folk
Genres: Pop
Alphorn Polka by Gottfried Aegler. Arranged by MacDuff. For alphorn & wind band. Swiss import. Light Music / Pop. Grade 3+. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-10491).
Instruments: Alphorn, Folk
Genres: Pop, Polka, Folk
By Evo Bluestein. For Autoharp/Chromaharp. Methods. Acoustic Music. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc
Pages: 32
Instruments: Autoharp, Folk
Alphorn Ballad (Alphorns Gb) by Dennis Armitage. For 2-3 alphorns & brass band. Swiss import. Light Music / Pop. Grade 3+. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-1567).
Instruments: Alphorn, Folk
Genres: Pop
Ukulele, Sheet Music Download. Artist: Queen. Writer: Freddie Mercury.
Pages: 5
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Irish Session Tunes - The Green Book (100 Irish Dance Tunes and Airs). Edited by Geraldine Cotter. For Flute, Tin Whistle, or Bagpipe. Music Sales America. Irish, Folk, Celtic. Book only. 64 pages. Ossian Publications #OMB141. Published by Ossian Publications (HL.14016244). ISBN 1900428563. Irish, Folk, Celtic. 8.25x12 inches. This series contains over 100 Irish dance tunes and airs in each volume. The collections contain a varied selection of widely played and lesser-known tunes, divided into different dance rhythms, and then sorted into sets of similar tunes to be played at Irish sessions. The range of the tunes are particularly suitable for the fiddle, but can be used on other instruments.The "green book" includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, set dances, slow airs and more, in simple form for musicians of all levels. Ideal for the pennywhistle, tinwhistle, flute or pipes. Songs include: Dan the Cobbler • Open the Door • Miss Monaghan • Dunphy's • The Orange Rogue • Anach Cuain • and many more.
Pages: 64
Instruments: Flute, Bagpipe, Tin Whistle, Woodwinds, Folk
Genres: Celtic, Folk, Irish, St. Patrick's Day, World, Celebrations
Alfred Music Publishing is proud to offer a three-piece halftime show based on the delightful music from the Broadway and motion picture hit Little Shop of Horrors. This show is designed to be fun and accessible for both your students and audience, but also full of excellent musical opportunities. In addition to being the opener to our show, Part 1 would be great as a stands or pep band chart by starting at the optional beginning, which features the bouncy tune "Little Shop of Horrors." Give this show a listen!
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Oscars Red Carpet: Eva Green
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Bond Girl Eva Green is just not doing it for me in this neutral colored dress. The dress color washes her out, especially with the dark eye makeup. What do you guys think?
Eva Green
karmapunch 7 years
I love Eva, this just isn't the dress for her though. She looks better in dark or vibrant colors. Still rooting for you though, sweetie!
bugness 7 years
:( I love Eva, but I hate this look. Sadness. For those who haven't seen her goood side: http://home.frognet.net/~mcfadden/evu/Ellen_von_Unwerth_Eva_Green.htm She would have looked so stunning in a red dress or in black. -Bug
Moi69 7 years
The other comments say it all: perhaps a bit too haute couture for the land of Freedom Fries. Very Givenchy - the DRESS was gorgeous, loved the gauzy effect. Even the colour was great, although perhaps it would have been better on a different skin tone. Big faux pas was the hair (wrong wrong wrong), too casual/goth; would have been a COMPLETELY different look if it was done up off shoulders (but not as severe as Penelope's) to show off shoulder/neckline detail. Compared to some other dresses (Cameron, Gwyneth) this was a far better dress. Had it not been for the stunning hair and makeup, even Reese's dress would have been deemed a bit tame. Jennifer Hudson's was a Battlestar Gallactica joke. I could go on...
buggyslice 7 years
Eh, I don't like it either.
kscincotta 7 years
I hate all that tulle wrapped around the top, but Yum, I agree with you. I didn't think she looked so bad on stage, but that may just be because she's looked so bad at some of the various premieres and things I've seen her at.
redsilkshoes 7 years
BlondeSugar 7 years
Hate the hair, hate the makeup, hate the dress.
LizaToad 7 years
it's awful.... what a shame on such a gorgeous woman... it looks like she took the left-over gauze off someone's floor and wrapped it around herself
princess_ash 7 years
so very scary....somebody hold me...she looks like a vampire
Tisane 7 years
I just don't like color of her dress... She's very beautiful but sometimes her fashion&makeup choices are just...let's say over the top.
ashleycakes 7 years
This is the most frightening woman I have ever seen. _________________________ Cheese It!!
redegg 7 years
She just loves ot be scary! I think she could have pulled this off, even though the top of the dress is a little too tissue-y, if her hair was pulled up neatly as an offset to the dress.
crispet1 7 years
Yuck. Even if her hair and makeup were improved, the dress is crap.
chancleta 7 years
Scary dude. Scary.
tania 7 years
She's such a pretty girl, but this was a mistake!
Daisy6264 7 years
I don't like it at all.
RainbowCrayon 7 years
You probably ignored her while doing the red carpet Yum.. I think she should have ignored this dress during the fittings. **~~Everyone who's anyone has been on sesame street.~~**
POPSUGAR-Food 7 years
I missed her on the red carpet, but I don't remember her looking this bad on stage. Did she look better on stage or did I just ignore this look then?
purpleisafruit 7 years
One word: URGH.
the-makeup-blogette 7 years
she was stunning in CR, how come she look so bad on the red carpet?? Weird hair, sulky facial expression, smudgy , not smokey sexy make up. weird weird. and the dress is so unflattering.
lilprincess 7 years
AHHHHHH! I'm gonna have nightmares about vampires now.
Padraigin 7 years
I agree that she looks like the black sheep of the Addams family.
serena 7 years
she looks goth and washed-out all at the same time. It looks like those trees/flowers were stuffed into the top of her dress. Just awful.. she is very pretty and has such dramatic coloring in her skin/eyes/hair... she could have looked stunning!
GirlinMotion 7 years
Last Dance with Mary Jane One more time to kill the pain...... Anyone else getting that feeling
lms 7 years
She looks like she has popcorn coming out of her dress. Not good.
parfum362 7 years
ummm ... 1. Who is Eva Green? 2. Why is she tarted up in mummy couture? 3. Crystal Ball says we've spotted Marilyn Manson's next wife. That's all.
kmcconne79 7 years
um. i'd just be repeating what everyone else has already said.
POPSUGAR-Tech 7 years
I know about 10 people already said this, but ... she's such a pretty girl! Why would she do that?
Fifaxita 7 years
she looks like morticia adams. hate it
Wicked 7 years
Hate it. It looks puffy as though they kept wrapping material around her hips.
BeachBarbie 7 years
I hate the entire look.
Daylyn 7 years
She's a very pretty girl. But that is a terribly ugly and bad fitting dress. Bad makeup. Bad hair.
3Sweeties 7 years
Reminds me of Naimoi Watts awful dress. You know, the one that looked like she tore it odd a mummy.
lem0n 7 years
She's such a pretty girl with such poor taste in hairstyles.
DCStar 7 years
That intimidating look doesn't help either!
Catboreal 7 years
Eva Green is a pretty girl, although you would never know it. Someone needs to teach her how to do her eyes. And there is just too much dress for her little self. It might look good on Jennifer Hudson or Queen Latifah but not on a petite person. It smothers her.
binkthy 7 years
a rare miss for eva...she usually has a slightly off-kilter, yet curiously beautiful edge to her. the tulle is just a tad too much - a few less layers, and more oomph at her roots would have been better!
daiseechain 7 years
Pretty dress, hate the color. Her makeup and hair are a bit too 'goth' for me
amyfinke 7 years
Oooh - she looks scary!! :(
TallTJ 7 years
she looks awful, I will say nothing else. ~~"There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it."~~
SassyRedhead 7 years
I don't like it at all, especially the oddly shaped hair.
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THREE young people from Hereford - Becky Doctor, Flo Knoyle and Ben Harrison - are about to embark on the course of a lifetime having been selected from hundreds of applicants from across the country to attend a two week residential filmmaking course at the National Film and Television School (NFTS).
Sixty six of the nation's most promising young filmmakers will take part in a two-week film academy in which they will work with top industry professionals to make short films. They will also have masterclasses with top auteur and commercial filmmakers and learn a craft specialism, such as directing editing or sound.
Becky, Flo and Ben have all been part of The Rural Media Company's BFI Film Academy, where they have already worked with Oscar and BAFTA award winning professionals including cinematographer Chris Menges, editor Tony Lawson and director Esther May Campbell, then gone on to make their own short films which will premiere on Wednesday, March 5 at Borderlines Film Festival.
"The film academy has been fantastic and this is the perfect icing on the cake", said Becky, who wants to specialise in directing and cinematography. "Meeting Chris Menges, Tony and all the other professionals has been amazing and we've created a great short film. I'm really looking forward to the residential, it's a brilliant opportunity".
Ben specialises in sound recording and has spent hours working on his own films: "I was so pleased when I found out, it will be great to work with other young filmmakers from across the country." Flo wants to specialise in editing, the film she created as part of her sixth form film studies course work was singled out by examiners for high praise: "I burst into tears when I found out. I'm so excited - it's going to be fantastic."
The BFI Film Academy is a new workshop programme designed to train the next generation of young British filmmakers and The Rural Media Company is one of only two companies in the West Midlands delivering a course. "Our academy has been incredibly successful", said artistic director Adrian Lambert. "We've had fantastic tutors and some very talented young people. The tutors at the NFTS loved coming to Hereford and thought all of our students were absolutely fantastic. Becky, Flo and Ben have all done incredibly well to get on to the residential, it was incredibly competitive and is a heck of an achievement."
The three short films made by this year's Academy students can be seen at Borderlines Film Festival on Wednesday at 2pm, followed by a Q & A about working in the film industry with renowned film editor Tony Lawson and cinematographer Richard Greatrex (Shakespeare in Love). Young people aged between 16-19 can find out about the next Rural Media/BFI Academy starting later this year by visiting ruralmedia.co.uk


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Don't piss off documentary filmmakers. They are an activist bunch, by nature, and when they feel wronged, they band together and fight back. As Kartemquin Films' Tim Horsburgh told me, while I was researching this recent Indiewire article (The PBS Debacle: Why a New Time Slot Spells Disaster For Indie Docs): "It's incredible at how the documentary community be can be a collaborative force when it needs to be. In theory, we should be competing, for grants and for distribution, but it's not like that. We're all in this together."
Kartemquin's petition -- which protests recent programming changes at PBS that have crippled long-running indie doc showcases Independent Lens and P.O.V. -- continues to grow, and the site's comments section has now become a forceful statement, in and of itself, with vociferous commentary from documentary luminaries such as Chuck Workman, Joan Churchill, Bill Moyers, Jennifer Fox, and others.
"Shame on you, PBS," wrote Churchill. "That PBS would banish these two exemplary shows, leaving it up to program directors of local stations to choose to air (or not) the films shown on Independent Lens and POV, is truly scandalous."
There are even supportive comments from film director Mary Harron and playwright John Patrick Shanley, who writes, "PBS is important to the national discourse. Don't make it less important!"
There are even supportive comments from film director Mary Harron and playwright John Patrick Shanley, who writes, "PBS is important to the national discourse. Don't make it less important!"
The politics of the programming change is complex, likely to do with the financial health (or lack thereof) of public broadcasting, and its need to serve its older audience base, with the likes of Masterpiece Theatre like programs ("Downton Abbey") and shows like "This Old House" and "Antique Roadshow."
But for documentary filmmakers, PBS has become a necessary and vital platform. As Kartemquin's Gordon Quinn explained to me:
"I'm always trying to make people understand that the biggest audience we're ever going to have is that PBS broadcast. The theatrical audience is miniscule. It just helps build audience for the broadcast. In my mind, 'Hoop Dreams' was a theatrical success, but you can't compare the audience that saw it in theaters with the broadcast. You can compare the money, but in terms of having an audience in a democratic society, in terms of getting people talking about things, there's nothing like a PBS broadcast. PBS is free, and it's huge in getting into rural areas. That reach, all over the country, it's a critically important audience that's vastly underserved."
The doc programming also brings in much needed younger audiences to PBS, as I was increasingly told by producers and executives, which makes the downsizing of Independent Lens and P.O.V. bad not just for filmmakers, but the future of PBS.
Stacey Diehl | April 24, 2012 3:38 PM
Where IS this show? Most channels re-run the h*ll out of everything. I dvr'd this show when it aired the other night but my cable has been screwing up and it didn't record. Now I can't find any sign of a second airing and I am mad as hell. How do you not re-run this when you re-run everything else???
Ron Merk | March 26, 2012 10:13 AM
For those of us who have been in the film industry a long time, it's always been very clear that PBS is like any other network in so many ways. This is just another example of them skirting the issue of what we believe is a core value of public television, putting on shows like Independent Lens and P.O.V. For years I complained that American public television was nothing more than a place for tony BBC shows. They often use Andrew Lloyd Webber "celebrations" of his different shows as fund-raisers during pledge week. Hmmm....has nothing changed? They are networks, in every way, good and bad. Lots of staff, bureaucracy and paper pushing, lots of concern about demographics and "supporters" (dare we call them advertisers?) and their "needs" (to reach demographics they target). So why are we surprised when they hang certain shows (independent thinking, younger demographics, muckraking) out to dry? Public television does not serve the public, it serves itself, like any organization. Maybe it just needs a mandate from the public to keep Independent Lens and P.O.V. on the air, but exactly how can that be accomplished? Not just another petition I hope. How about letting their supporters (I mean big corporations and foundations) know that the next generation of their viewers is tuning out PBS and tuning in other more "indie-friendly" outlets? As more and more programming moves to the internet, instead of being strictly beamed to us from networks, at some point, PBS may become irrelevant. Maybe they didn't get the memo on this brave new world of media distribution.
Ford austin | March 21, 2012 3:45 PM
It will be a real shame if the PBS "viewers like me" do not get a chance to see the documentary films of the very talented filmmaker Cassie Jaye. :(
jessie | March 20, 2012 4:55 PM
Don't be so dismissive of the "older audience base". Who do you think watches documentaries?
The problem with TV, commercial, non-commercial, cable etc. is it's bloody boringly repetitive.
Independent Lens and P.O.V. is sorely needed.
johnD | March 20, 2012 12:31 PM
Once upon a time on our local affiliate, Channel 13, you might see a Bergman film at 8:00 o'clock on a weekday. Or Berlin Alexanderplatz, for days running. Nowadays, a "classic" at 13 is one in the "Pink Panther" series, and it's "educational" programming is either over-produced embarrassments with ludicrous re-creations of historical events or brazen corporate-sponsored propaganda. You'd think a station which frequently features back-to-back "Antique Roadshows" as prime-time programming would be afraid to show its face in the supposed cultural capital of the world. Alas, you'd be wrong. Independent Lens and POV barely counted as crumbs, even when they were programmed by the main office. How about Occupy PBS?