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There are two well-known biofuels that are widely available today: ethanol and biodiesel. Ethanol comes (in most cases today) from the fermentation of corn, using approximately the same process that has been used for centuries to make beer and then whiskey. Biodiesel comes from soybean oil or corn oil using a fairly simple process. A […]
In the following article, a really interesting question is explored. The question is: Is there a better, more efficient way to launch airplanes? Electric Aviation is the Future of Transport If you think about how airplanes take off now, you can see the potential problem. The pilot positions the plane at the end of the […]
Yesterday I put up a post about a company that has the potential to completely eliminate the use of fossil fuels: The impossible has happened: the solution to global warming and foreign oil dependence has arrived They have created bioengineered creatures that produce diesel fuel on demand. They claim they can produce 15,000 gallons of […]
This article indicates that, next year, the problems of carbon emissions, foreign oil dependence, oil spills, fuel shortages, etc. will all end: A brave new world of fossil fuels on demand In September, a privately held and highly secretive U.S. biotech company named Joule Unlimited received a patent for "a proprietary organism" – a genetically […]
Funny… The difference between climate and weather
by Marshall Brain | January 12, 2011
Going to prison seems a little harsh, but the education aspect is refreshing: If you would like to learn more about the difference between climate and weather, these links can help: – How Weather Works – How Global Warming Works [[[Jump to previous Funny...]]] If you would like to follow Brainstuff on Twitter or Facebook, […]
How High-Level Nuclear Waste Works
by Marshall Brain | December 21, 2010
Let's imagine that you own a nuclear power plant. You are in a pretty good position these days because, compared to a coal-fired power plant, your operation is very green. You are producing lots of reliable electricity without releasing any carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. You don't release any other pollutants, like sulfur or mercury, […]
This is not a very good video, but it introduces an idea that is interesting. The idea is to replace 18-wheel trucks with a different transportation system. The reason it is interesting is because, as soon as the idea is introduced, it becomes obvious that there is gigantic room for improvement in the "trucking industry". […]
Invention – A new way to lower the cost of solar cells
by Marshall Brain | November 1, 2010
The goal of the solar cell industry is to get the cost of solar panels down to $1 per watt. One way to get there is through basic incremental improvements in the manufacturing process, along with economies of scale as described here: Fun Facts about Solar Panels Another way is to come up with breakthroughs. […]
The features of smart houses in 2010
by Marshall Brain | October 19, 2010
Home construction is one of those things that really has not changed a whole lot for hundreds of years. For example, if you look at the houses in Colonial Williamsburg, they have pitched roofs with shingles, walls with siding or brick on the outside and plaster on the inside, wooden floors, casement windows and so […]
Wind Farms Can Change the Weather
by Sarah Dowdey | October 15, 2010
Forget sonic headaches. The latest piece of wind-power news has to do with the weather. According to a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, utility-scale wind farms can change surrounding temperatures.
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CARY — Its possible the best starting pitcher, relief pitcher and position player in college baseball will be on the same field Saturday at the USA Baseball complex.
N.C. State lefthander Carlos Rodon will start against UCLA, the defending NCAA champion. Trea Turner will be at shortstop for the sixth-ranked Wolfpack, and Dave Berg will be in No. 19 UCLAs bullpen.
The game, which is schedule for 4:30 p.m., is a part of the Irish Classic hosted by Notre Dame. But when the two teams faced each other last June it was in a far different setting with far more significance.
It was the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. It was the game after Rodon and the Wolfpack topped North Carolina 8-1 in their series opener.
With UCLA leading 2-1 in the eighth inning, Turner came to bat with two runners on and Berg on the mound. Turner took a big rip; the ball headed deep to left field.
I told myself to be early and swing underneath the ball, because he has some downward action on his fastball as a submariner, Turner said Friday after the Packs 3-0 win against Michigan at Doak Field in Raleigh. He threw me a first-pitch fastball, I put a good swing on it.
Berg on Thursday called it a bad pitch, but said that initially he didnt think Turner got enough of it.
Then I turned and it was like, Oh, no, did he just do that? Berg said. Once I started watching it, I got scared.
Turner thrust out his right fist, then started clapping. N.C. State coach Elliott Avent bounded out of the dugout. But UCLA left fielder Christoph Bono, a defensive replacement, made an over-the-shoulder catch on the warning track a few feet from the wall.
UCLA won the game 2-1 and was on its way to a national championship. Berg, a right-hander with a sidearm delivery, set an NCAA single-season record with 24 saves and was named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers AssociationStopper of the Year as the nations top relief pitcher.
N.C. State returned to Raleigh wondering what might have been had Turners drive been just a little longer or the TD Ameritrade Park fences a little closer.
We win the national championship if we win that game, no doubt in my mind, Avent said Friday.
Just after the CWS, Berg joined the USA Collegiate National Team, which included Turner and Rodon. Asked if he and Turner talked very much about that fateful at-bat in Omaha, Berg laughed.
Trea? Do we ever talk about anything else? he said. They were a great team and didnt get the necessary bounces to succeed in Omaha like we did. Its obviously something he wants a little bit of revenge for.
Turner, Berg and Rodon also were teammates on the USA collegiate team in 2012, after their freshman seasons. They became good friends, adding even more to the Turner-Berg confrontation in Omaha.
It was the College World Series, but at the same time youre facing a buddy where you know theres going to be some bragging rights on it, Berg said. I got a little excited and gave him a pretty good pitch and he gave it a good ride.
Berg said Rodon texted him this week to say he would be pitching Saturday for the Wolfpack. Berg noted that he saw Rodon at his best last summer when the power-pitching lefty struck out 11 and allowed two hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings against Cuba in a July game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
It was just one of those nights where you had everything working and you could throw whatever you wanted up there and they couldnt hit it, Rodon said.
The U.S. won 5-3 to sweep the five-game series against the Cubans and finish 20-3 for the summer.
That was a Cuban team I had seen a lot over the two years, Berg said. No one ever dominated their lineup, one through nine, like he did that night. It was impressive to watch. You knew there was something special going on.
Many believe Rodon, an intimidating presence on the mound at 6-foot-3 and 234 pounds, will be the Houston Astros choice with the No. 1 pick of the Major League Baseball draft. Turner also could be a high draft pick. Bergs status is more in question.
The Bruins won last years championship with pitching and defense, hitting a meager .250 as a team. Even UCLA coach John Savage called their style of play grueling and hard to watch at times during a 49-17 season.
The Bruins (5-4), who beat Notre Dame 2-1 Friday, were picked to finish third in the Pac-12 this season.
Youre never going to get somebodys bad game, Berg said of his teams status as the reigning national champions. Teams come at you with 100 percent energy.
That should be N.C. State Saturday. Avent said the decision to pitch Rodon was made because junior Logan Jernigan, the starter and winner against Michigan, pitched against the Bruins in Omaha. Avent said he didnt want UCLA to see the same pitcher twice.
Were looking forward to the challenge, Turner said. Well see who comes out on top this time.
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Cynthia J. Cyrus is associate provost for undergraduate education and digital learning at Vanderbilt University. Her responsibilities include coordinating the undergraduate experience across the university's four undergraduate schools and colleges, upholding the university's academic policies, and working to enhance the student experience. She also facilitates the university's online initiatives, including Coursera, and supervises the Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning. She oversees the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, the Center for Student Professional Development, the College Halls system, the Army and Naval ROTC Programs, the Undergraduate Honor system, and the Undergraduate Research Journal.
Cyrus joined the Vanderbilt University faculty in 1994 and currently is professor of musicology at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music, where she also served as associate dean of the collegiate program from 2004-2010. She received her B.A. in music from Pomona College and a M.A. and Ph.D. in musicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research addresses questions of literacy, particularly musical literacy, in late medieval and early modern Europe and the history of women's monasticism. Recent books include The Scribes for Women's Convents in Late Medieval Germany (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2009), and Received Medievalisms: A Cognitive Geography of Viennese Women's Convents (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013).
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SOC: North Texas vs. UTSA
2013 Tied for ninth in C-USA in points (20), and tied for seventh in assists (6). Seven goals on the year ranked 3rd at NT. Key cog in the NT offense that ranked 14th in the country with 2.36 goals per game. Developed play-making skills and assisted on six goals, which ranked 2nd at NT and 7th in C-USA. One of just four NT players to start every game in 2013, and has now started 45 straight games. Has back-to-back seasons of 1,300-plus minutes. Scored a rocket from 20-yards out in the C-USA Tourney quarterfinals against FIU. Scored the third and final goal in NT's 3-1 win at MTSU. Beat three Tulsa defenders to score two minutes into NT's 4-1 victory. Found the net in the 4-2 win over UTSA. Flicked on a header to Rachel Holden to assist her goal against Charlotte. Posted a goal and an assist in the 5-0 win over Oklahoma. Assisted on the game-winning goal in the victory over McNeese State. Blasted a left-footed shot past the TCU goalkeeper in the 2-0 win. Netted the opening goal of the 2013 season at Texas Southern in the 21st minute, and also notched an assist.
2012 With a pair of game-winning goals in the tournament, Haggerty earned All-Sun Belt Tournament honors. Game-winner in the 62nd minute against FIU in the SBC Final sent NT to the NCAA Tournament. Second at NT with 8 goals, which ranked 9th in the Sun Belt and 138th in the NCAA. Took 70 total shots, which were the 3rd most by any player in the SBC. One of just two players on the roster to start all 23 games in 2012 (Kelsey Hodges). Third at NT with 18 points. Among the squad's most accurate shooters with an on-goal shooting percentage of .457. Third amongst NT freshman with 1,436 minutes played in 2012.
High School Voted 2012 Co-Offensive Most Valuable Player at Dallas Christian School. Named All-State Honorable Mention in 2012. Named 2012 First Team All-District 2-4A (TAPPS). Joined the Academic All-State team in 2012. An All-State Second Team performer as a sophomore in 2010. Has been a member of the Olympic Development Program pool for the North Texas region. Named MVP of high school's track team as a sprinter. Was a member of the National Honor Society from 2009-2011
Personal Born August 30, 1994. Daughter of Kenneth and Glenda Haggerty. Has two brothers.
Career Goals:8/31/12 vs. Texas Southern (17')8/31/12 vs. Texas Southern (66')9/14/12 at No. 7 Oklahoma State (50')9/30/12 vs. Troy (48')10/14/12 at UALR (62')10/18/12 vs. Middle Tennessee (15')11/2/12 vs. Western Kentucky (21')11/4/12 vs. FIU (62')8/23/13 at Texas Southern (21')9/8/13 at TCU (23')9/15/13 at Oklahoma (9')10/11/13 vs. UTSA (61')10/18/13 at Tulsa (2')10/25/13 at MTSU (65')11/6/13 vs. FIU (82')


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Hello there, MCM readers and stalkers! I'm here to write to all of you and express my fandom for your team. Why would any of you find this special? Because I'm a Seahawks fan, born and raised! Indeed, I'm excited about my 'Hawks and the coming season. The defense has all the potential to be one of the best in the league, with four legitimate top-tier secondary players, young (but promising) linebackers and a defensive line that doesn't allow rushing yards and could be greatly improved in the pass rushing department with the addition of Jason Jones (who is returning to his 2010 role) and rookie Bruce Irvin. The offense has more question marks, (particularly at WR). As long as whomever wins the quarterback battle can be better than Tavaris Jackson by at least a marginal amount, things will work out well and it would not be out of the question to compete for a wild card berth or (knocks on wood) a division title.
But what I would REALLY like to talk about is my interest and admiration for your team, the Titans. There are several reasons for my interest, but the primary reason is your quarterback competition.
As I'm sure you all know, both Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker have Seattle ties. Hasselbeck was of course the Seahawks franchise quarterback for many years, leading the team to the playoffs for five consecutive years and a Super Bowl appearance. Locker was the much-ballyhooed quarterback for the University of Washington. Though Locker's legacy at UW won't be remembered for winning teams, the man's play was always electric and exciting. I'll never forget the day in 2009 when UW upset #3 USC. It was my first day of college and the campus went crazy when Locker led the final drive down the field and the winning field goal was kicked. The kicker was that I didn't even go to school in Seattle. We admired and loved him for coming back for his senior year, giving up what was sure to be guaranteed millions of dollars as the likely #1 pick, just because he loved UW. Beating Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl made it all worthwhile.
I don't just love both of these QBs because they're Seattle-based QBs that had success for some of my favorite teams. I love them because not only are they talented, but they're some of the best people in professional football. Hasselbeck was always a consummate professional throughout his time in Seattle. He was a team leader that was never afraid to fault himself. He truly loved playing for Seattle and wore his heart out on his sleeve for all of us. His teammates liked him and the fans liked him (even if there was a small fraction of them who didn't like his play). What always stood out to me was his desire to do whatever he could to help the team win. Never once did I question that he wanted what was best for the team. There's a reason why guys like Jordan Babineaux and Steve Hutchinson went to Tennessee. They genuinely liked playing with Hasselbeck.
Locker is also a very solid human being. He has great passion and enthusiasm for the game of football and never left that in question. He always went for the extra yard and never quits trying to get better. He always teemed with greatness at UW, but the team around him was never even close enough to giving him a taste of that opportunity to be great. We all truly believed he has the capability to do great things on the football field and win games that really matter. He was also a great teammate and a smart guy.
It's because of not only what Hass and Locker did for Seattle, but who they are, that I root mightily for your Titans. You couldn't have asked for a better mentor than Matt Hasselbeck. Though I've always been of the thought that Locker needed the Aaron Rodgers treatment before he was thrust into the starting QB position, I can understand why Mike Munchak and company decided the time is now to play him. I'm sure you all can see that Hasselbeck isn't a top-tier QB anymore and that porcelain can look like brick compared to him, but you've also all seen that when he can bring his A-game, boy can he play. He will sit on the bench and encourage everyone and do nothing but help Jake. I'm not sure if Jake will honestly be able to make it as a top-tier QB, but I know he'll bust his butt to do whatever he can to become one. Overall, it's a solid situation to be in.
Guys like Locker, Hasselbeck, 'Big Play Babs' and the core you guys have are pretty solid and I hope you guys rise to dominance in the next couple years. Here's hoping that Locker becomes all that us UW fans thought he could be and that Hasselbeck will be the great mentor like a lot of us Seahawks fans thought he could be.
Go Titans! And of course, go 'Hawks! ;-)


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The front entrance of Smitty's was closed so we had to enter through the back -- one will notice an enormous stock pile of oak wood to the right when entering the restaurant. The room you enter is where the meat is smoked and sold. As we walked in, Matt and I had to carefully navigate our way to the counter otherwise we could have stepped directly into a lit pile of logs that was being used to smoke the meat. The continuous heat around the logs is so intense that the brick walls above the smokers are in the process of melting. It seriously doesn't get more authentic and legit than that.
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CATEGORIES MoviesThey say you can't go home again, but that won't stop some people from trying. In "The World's End," Simon Pegg plays a dodgy fellow named Gary who's determined to get his stodgy grown-up friends to recreate a pub crawl they went on 20 years ago. Their destination? A pub called, you guessed it, The World's End. They didn't make it there last time -- 12 pubs is rather a lot -- but this time, darn it, they'll see it through no matter what.
As Gary, Pegg drags his frequent co-star Nick Frost, actor/director Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman of "The Hobbit" and "Sherlock" fame, and serious dramatic actor Eddie Marsan along for the ride. Sure enough, The World's End and their goal of total drunken annihilation becomes a fight to save the world from glowy-eyed aliens. Of course, it's all a clever metaphor for growing up and all that, but still, braindead suburbanites! Beer! Boyish shenanigans!
Pegg and director Edgar Wright wrote "The World's End." Along with Frost, they're famous for collaborations on "Hot Fuzz," "Shaun of the Dead," and British TV show "Spaced," so you know "The World's End" will be loaded with pop culture references and rapid-fire humor. The trailer is so tantalizing, from Pegg's grungy aging teen look to Freeman's dorky Bluetooth earpiece. As Pegg told USA Today, "When Edgar and I were pitching it to each other, we had this idea as it being like 'The Big Chill' but if the corpse came along for the ride. That's Gary."
Sadly, "The World's End" is a sort of bookend to "Shaun" and "Hot Fuzz," meaning that, although it's likely the trio will work together again, this will be the end of their "blood and ice-cream trilogy." As Pegg described it, "'Shaun of the Dead' has strawberry, 'Hot Fuzz' has the original Cornetto flavour, and there will be a mint-choc chip in the third film."
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Whether you're throwing a bash for 50 or a pity party for yourself, when you're at the liquor store there's only one reason to buy from the bottom shelf: You're dead broke. Quality doesn't come in a plastic bottle with an E-Z Grip and a mock-tasteful Mr. Boston label. This stuff scorches your cilia and rots your gut. It may or may not ruin your night, but it'll damn sure ruin your morning. That said, most of us have suffered the indignities of standing in an over-lit shop, clutching a fistful of crumbled singles and warily eyeing the dregs. Here's the best of the worst.
For vodkas, ALEXI is, as its label claims, "superior"to its downmarket competitors like Popov and Mr. Boston, anyway. It has a surprisingly low geech factor (the geech is that wicked half-cough, half-neurasthenic shudder followed by a full flush of goosebumps) and mixes well, which is the only thing that helps the bottom shelf seem middling. With cheap vodkas, little touches go a long way, so save face by splurging for normal-sized bottles of tonic water instead of those two-liter monsters.
Low-end rums can be surprisingly passablePALO VIEJO is tasty in Coca-Cola, and if you can find the cash for fruit juice and brown sugar, it makes a decent rum punch. With gin, forget the cheap shit and splurge on GORDON'S LONDON DRY. And if it's not a party without the old man's favorite Scotch, best ask him to bring his own.
As for bourbons, budget brand Kentucky Gentleman (that Southern frat fave) is a rarity up North, so HEAVEN HILL will have to do. Again, the mixer is key. Skip Coca-Cola and opt for ginger aleif bourbon and Coke tastes like high-fructose corn syrup, bourbon and ginger tastes like candy. The difference may seem negligible, but when you are at budget's end you can't afford to be negligent.


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Question by Moo: How long should diarrhea last due to change of food?
I changed my dogs food and now she has diarrhea. I know this is normal due to food change, but how long should it last before I start to worry?
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About a few days or so. It shouldn't take long for her system to get used to the new food. If it's any longer than a week, I'd start worrying & take her to a vet.
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Legis. Rob Calarco recently met with the commanding officer of the 5th Precinct and Patchogue Village officials to discuss how to combat problems "that have arisen with the increase of bars, restaurants, and music venues throughout the downtown," according to a press release from Calarco's office.
At recent Village Board meetings, business owners have expressed concerns about drunks causing destruction late at night on Main Street, especially on the weekends.
The 5th Precinct has increased the police presence in the Village with a newly created Whiskey Unit, a special team of three officers who are working 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. shifts on Thursdays through Saturdays, to address late-night issues directly, said Calarco, a Democrat who lives in Patchogue.
Police have taken aim at curbing disorderly conduct, such as drinking in public and urination and fighting, with those who have been cited with the former receiving automatic summonses, while those caught fighting or involved in any other disorderly conduct are arrested and will spend a night in jail, the press release from Calarco's office says.
Some residents and business owners have pegged the blame for the late night problems on The Emporium, the Railroad Avenue hotspot that has drawn large crowds since it opened in September, but Calarco disputed that notion.
"I think it's important to note that no single establishment is responsible for these late-night problems," he said. "Most of the people enjoying the night life in Patchogue are doing the right thing. But we still have to deal with the five percent who are causing trouble. I commend our police and the Village for working together proactively to make sure that all the fun transpires safely and within the law."
Police have said the problems in the Village tend to begin at 11 p.m. as people begin leaving bars and then flare back up again at 4 a.m. after last-call when there is a dearth of taxi cabs available to get them off the streets and ferry them home safely.
According to Calarco, the 5th Precinct has heightened its visibility by parking its prisoner van, with chains visible, in the middle of the Village and having patrol cars parked along Main Street. Patchogue Village public safety officers are also partnering with the 5th Precinct officers on patrol to help keep things under control.
The Village is also bringing in Patchogue-based beer distributor Clare Rose to sponsor an upcoming training program, TIPS, at the Patchogue Theatre. The TIPS program exists to train servers and sellers how to recognize and intervene when they see alcohol-related problems as well as state and local regulations regarding serving people who are intoxicated.
Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri said that his hope was that through education and close management, new bars in the area "will curtail the negative effects some of their patrons are having on Main Street."
"With progress comes growing pains," Pontieri said in a statement. "The Village carefully considers each new business application in Patchogue and measures the consequences to our neighborhoods and business community.
"The Village always works hard to minimize an establishment's impacts on its neighbors and will continue to closely monitor and contain the late night activities on Main Street."
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The following post contains a few SPOILERS for "Django Unchained."
HuffPost Entertainment's Mike Ryan wasn't originally scheduled to interview Quentin Tarantino at the "Django Unchained" junket. But then Tarantino read Ryan's review of the movie, including the part where he described the two heroes' plot to rescue Django's wife Broomhilda as a "harebrained scheme" and a "convoluted plan." Naturally, he disagreed. Rather than complain about it to someone else, he decided to settle the matter in an informal debate with Ryan.
Their exchange is now published on Huffington Post, and it's a really interesting interview -- particularly because as the men discuss the matter, Tarantino eventually admits that Ryan kind of has a point about the whole thing. Specifically, they're talking about how Django (Jamie Foxx) and his bounty hunter partner Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) disguise themselves as Mandingo trainers in order to infiltrate the plantation owned by Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) and sneak off with Broomhilda (Kerry Washington). Ryan argued that their plan is needlessly complex and way too risky; why set up such an elaborate cover story when there is a simpler one available? Here's what went down (Ryan's in bold, Tarantino in plain italics):
I think the plan sets up some interesting things that happen in the movie. But it seemed overly grandiose ...
You don't have to be defensive about it; I just want to talk about that issue. And where I'm coming from is, actually, I see where you guys are coming from -- but, ultimately, I think you're wrong. And here's the thing about that: it's kind of a two-pronged thing. One thing is, Schultz can't afford to be wrong. He just can't afford to be wrong. They have to get Broomhilda. Now, frankly, if he was straight-up with him, how exactly would they get to Candyland and get invited to Candyland? To do everything they do would be kind of dubious.
Schultz is German. He heard on the street that there's a German-speaking woman being prostituted and now he's interested. Something like that?
No, no, no ... that, you know, I mean ... that ... could work. That could work. Here's the thing: you've got to think of who Schultz is. I see where you're coming from. But it does sound like you're thinking what you would do. You have to think about how Schultz would respond.
Tarantino goes on to explain that we've already seen Schultz to be a lover of enormously complicated plans. Earlier in the film, we watch him find and kill a bounty in the least pragmatic way possible. He could have gone to the local authorities, told them the situation, and had the man brought to him. Instead, he kills the bounty first, unnecessarily putting his life in danger and then talking his way out of it. So Schultz is clearly established as an eccentric showman -- and the Broomhilda situation allows him to play that role once again.
Ryan's point is that despite his love of risks, Schultz also comes off as a brilliant tactician who knows what will happen in every situation before it does. And for someone with such predictive abilities, the plan to save Broomhilda is a little short-sighted, especially when there is this other more reasonable plan sitting out there waiting for him.
Ryan and I talked about his problems with the "harebrained" scheme after the movie. I didn't love "Django" (you can read my own review here) but I didn't have much of a problem with Django and Schultz's plan for one simple reason: it doesn't work. It's not as if Schultz eschews a perfect scheme for a flawed one and still gets away with it all. He makes a mistake, and he pays for it. I found something appealing about watching this seemingly invincible guy laid low by his vanity. That's a common Tarantino theme -- recall Marcellus in "Pulp Fiction" telling Bruce Willis' Butch to ignore the sting he feels deep inside when he throws a fight. "That's pride fucking with you," he says. "Fuck pride. Pride only hurts, it never helps."
To Tarantino's credit, he practiced what his character preached. Despite his pride in his work, he was big enough to talk about this stuff with a writer -- and also big enough to admit that the writer wasn't entirely off-base.
Read more of "Quentin Tarantino, 'Django Unchained' Director, Challenged Us to a Debate On a 'Harebrained' Plot Point."
georgep | January 18, 2013 12:49 PM
Did the critic even watch the movie? Both King and Stephen explained why the "snake-oil" story. They needed a big story to get Calvin's "curiosity" then his "attention," otherwise Calvin wouldn't even entertain them. He loves Mandigo fighting, isn't it obvious that's the way to get to Calvin? It was the offer of $12,000 that made their way in possible, and $300 for a broken slave would not have.
Calvin | December 28, 2012 8:48 PM
This is an obvious plot hole and one that could be easily remedied. Firstly Calvin Candie could of had an attraction to Broomhilda and she could of been his "Number 1 Pony" hence the need for Schultz and Django to masquerade as Mandingo trainers to infiltrate Candyland and Free Broomhilda.
Amy | December 26, 2012 5:43 PM
Tarantino's work is too heavy-handed, in some ways, with his subject matter and he is too cartoonish, farcical, blase, and exploitative in others. The issue of slavery is too painful for me to associate with comedy and/or Spaghetti Westerns. Yet, I may give this one a chance because I love the actors involved. He does seem passionate about his work and he seems to have good intentions most of the time. I'm just not a fan.
BLOB | December 26, 2012 3:42 PM
He admits he has a point in the same way he would've admitted had I said " man, that Django loves his wife, doesn't he?" The journalist points out an obvious character trait of Schultz's and Tarantino says "yep, that is correct. But that means that's a flaw in the character and not of the script. A character flaw that I'm acutely aware of." Hence, him saying that just because you would do things one way doesn't mean Dr. king necessarily does so as well.
antho42 | December 26, 2012 2:20 PM
He explains that in the interview, Juandoe.
juandoe | December 26, 2012 2:04 PM
Did anyone else notice that it was Schultz's refusal to give Candy a handshake that triggered the spectacularly-excessive violent third-act resolution? This hollow gesture on Schultz' part debunks any integrity in his character--the character that had been built up as the most reasonable/dimensional in the entire yarn. This is only one example of various elements that are simply not justified. This is the main reason this film rests on strong performances and production value and ultimately fails.


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By Nigel M Smith | Indiewire September 13, 2013 at 9:46AM
For eight seasons Michael C. Hall has killed well over 100 people on Showtime's "Dexter." In a nice change of pace John Krokidas' acclaimed debut "Kill Your Darlings" has Hall playing the victim at the other end of the blade.
The drama, which screened this week in Toronto and opens October 17, tells the story of how the Beat Generation movement came to be by centering on Allen Ginsberg (Daniel Radcliffe) and his tenuous relationship to fellow Columbia student Lucien Carr (Dane DeHaan), who would go on to murder gay elder sophisticate David Kammerer (Hall). Ben Foster co-stars in the film as William S. Burroughs, while Jack Huston embodies Jack Kerouac.
Indiewire sat down with Hall in Toronto the day of its Canadian premiere to discuss his role in the drama, saying goodbye to "Dexter," and playing his first gay character since his run on HBO's "Six Feet Under."
Both David Kammerer and Dexter have predatory tendencies. David begins to stalk Lucien when he ignores his advances, and Dexter hunts down bad guys as a side job. Did you draw any parallels between the two?
No, I didn't really. I think I would liken the characters more in terms of having very different but equally consuming compulsions. I think Dexter subconsciously thinks of himself as a predator. I think David Kammerer has been characterized as a predator, though I think the film aspires to present someone who is not that sort of black and white. He's a predator but maybe it's an emotion that's requited and is arguably inappropriate, but is as pure as any exhibited in the film. Certainly, in Ginsberg's more poetic recounting of the murder, kind of gives himself over to his beloved and essentially says, "I'd rather die by your hand than live without it." There's something totally twisted about it, but there's some weird nobility about it too. But I definitely saw more differences than similarities, though there is a degree of obsession and a moral gray area that the areas are living and presented, that does run between them.
The film's remarkably ambitious for a directorial debut. What gave you the confidence John, who also penned the screenplay, could bring his vision to the screen?
Well, John is so inherently passionate about whatever he's doing, I think. And he co-wrote the screenplay and had been living with the material for so long and was able to speak so passionately and intelligently about the subject matter that I had confidence that he had the doggedness and tenacity and clarity and the strength of vision that it would require. And I was right.
Did you read any poetry growing up?
Yeah. I mean, maybe not quite growing up, but in my early twenties I familiarized myself with Kerouac, Ginsberg, Borroughs, Gregory Corso, Herbert Huncke. And I was aware of this particular story and always amazed that it hadn't been widely told, so when it made its way into my hands I was really excited that that was happening, and how beautifully the story had been rendered. It was exciting.
Did you feel the need to brush up on your Beat poetry before embarking on this project?
Yeah, I mean, I don't know that Kammerer himself was a poet. I knew he did some writing, and that a lot of his creative energy was dedicated to doing Lucien's schoolwork. I spent some time with the Beats, and spent some time reading Allen Ginsberg's journals from the time, to get a sense of the atmosphere and to get real-time accounts of meeting Kammerer. But I also read some Yates; I think that's what inspired Kammerer, and what he used to in turn inspire Lucien, who in turn inspired Ginsberg and Kerouac and Burroughs. I mean, there are some Beat scholars who consider Kammerer the godfather of Beats. I talked to someone who worked intimately with Burroughs and asked if he ever talked about Kammerer. All he really had to tell me is that he just couldn't let it go. I think he's someone who creatively and intellectually brought as much to the table as these other guys, but he was consumed by the passion.
When preparing for roles, do you have a routine you follow?
No, I think part of what I like about acting is that, certainly you accumulate more tools over the years and you have more tools in your toolbox. But hopefully different roles and different worlds in which those roles exist call upon you to fashion new tools. This was unique in that it was a world populated by characters who were all future icons, and this footnote in Beat history that was sort of off in the shadows. But I was able to find enough information about him to make informed decisions as I filled in the blanks, and that was a unique position to be in.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the first time you've played a gay character since "Six Feet Under," right?
[He thinks for a second.] Yes.
Now you're straight. How do you get into a gay man's mindset?
I don't know, I mean I can appreciate that Dane DeHaan is beautiful, and I can appreciate and give over to the power of his persona and magnetism. I mean, I was thankful that he was someone who was so inherently magnetic, given that I had to be so magnetized by him. And you know, I don't know that it's was a relationship that in any physical intimate way was consummated, I don't if that kind of expression came to past between these two. You do whatever kind of internal alchemy you need to do to to make something connect to your own inherent sense of truth. I can certainly relate to my associations with self-destructive obsession, or unrequited love, or forbidden passions, or envy, or projection of vitality that you yourself long to possess.
I first became familiar with your work via "Six Feet Under." You were no doubt thrust into the LGBT spotlight thanks to that show. What was that experience like of having to be a spokesperson?
Yeah, I think whatever kind of spokesman-ship I did was just in playing the part. I wasn't interested in standing behind any podiums, but I did recognize when I read the pilot script of "Six Feet Under" and got the part that I was called upon to play a character that was up to that point unique to TV, and maybe even to film, in as much as he was a fundamental part of a human fabric. He was not incidentally gay, he was not comic relief. He was a very complex character who had a very complex connection to his sexuality, and I definitely felt charged with a sense of responsibility to do my part to get it right. So yeah, I felt a sense of responsibility.
I remember being surprised you signed onto another series ("Dexter") as soon as "Six Feet Under" wrapped. Were you wary about getting involved in another TV series so soon after ending your run on one?
I was, I mean I think I announced in interviews like this when "Six Feet Under" was ending, "I will never do another television series." I've learned to never say never. Yeah, I moved back to New York and was hoping to pursue opportunities on stage and hopefully in film. But I was coming to appreciate that while people loved "Six Feet Under," in the industry their imaginations began and ended with David Fisher when it came to me. I was very proud of the work, but I felt somewhat bound by that. When the "Dexter" script came along, it fell into my lap because Bob Greenblatt had been a producer on "Six Feet Under" and was the new head of original programming and Michael Cuesta was directing the pilot and he'd done several "Six Feet Under" episodes.
It took a while for me to come around and actually watch you as Dexter. I didn't initially want to accept you as anyone other than David Fisher.
I had a lot of people tell me that they didn't. And you know, I probably will deal with that from "Dexter" fans now. Occupational hazard, I guess. But I realized it was, like David Fisher, a character unlike I had ever encountered, and an opportunity to stretch my own muscles and broadened the spectrum in terms of people's perception. So I took the leap, and I did it for eight seasons. I felt like if we got the tone right we would develop some sort of cult audience and do it four three or four seasons. The fact that we did it for eight, and it became this sort of worldwide thing, was beyond my wildest expectations or dreams.
What's it like to find yourself back at that stage in your career with "Dexter" coming to a close?
Yeah, it's interesting. I definitely feel like I have a bit more substantial footing at this point after eight seasons of "Dexter" that I did after five seasons of "Six Feet Under." But once again, it's time to reboot the system, and I try to think of it as a new beginning as much as an ending. It definitely is, and I'll never say never, but I'm excited about the opportunity to have jobs that have a definite beginning, middle and end when I go into them rather than an open-ended commitment to a character that could be taken in places I can't even imagine. But it's funny, be careful what you wish for, be careful for what you avoid. You'll find yourself right back there.


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455 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(305) 538-2277
Hours of Operation:
Daily Hours: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am, Saturday - Sunday:11:00am - 12:00am
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
American, Steak, Burgers
Executive Chef:
Andy D"Amico
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
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Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Cross Street:
Drexel St
A word from 5 Napkin Grill - South Beach
This classic American bar and grill offers something for everyone with a wide array of menu items, from salads to grilled specialties. The diverse menu of expertly prepared classics, from the Churrasco Steak to the Pork Loin Chops, entice foodies to come back nightly. Featured temptations
include Wasabi Deviled Eggs; Pimento Cheese Potato Skins; Grilled Steak, Chicken or Mahi Tacos; Teriyaki Salmon and Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon. For the burger enthusiast, indulge in the classic 5 Napkin burgers. In addition to the beloved Original (10 ounces of fresh ground beef with Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and rosemary aioli), there are 8 ounce editions featuring the good old American Cheeseburger, Bacon-Cheddar, Avocado Ranch, Veggie and more. Diners will also enjoy the restaurant's beverage program that features tempting handcrafted cocktails that highlight a variety of tequilas and are made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients and juices.
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Diner Reviews
Good place for a rainy day on
Lincoln road with reservation option for inside dining. Reasonable prices with kid menu option. Be careful, tip already included on the check. Our waiter was very indifferent, border line annoyed."
Dined on 8/15/2014
We have booked via Open Table
specifying that we had a stroller so we were given a very quiet and spacious table. Our waiter was friendly and professional. The lobster was very tasty"
Dined on 8/5/2014
Thorpughly enjoyed my experience.
The veggie burger with pepper jack cheese was delicious. My husband enjoyed his cheddar bacon burger with onion rings- the onion rings were the best we've had in a while!!!"
Dined on 7/27/2014
Amazing food, although the server
had great knowledge of the menu she was slow in bringing the drinks and refilling them. I could see her talking and playing with the hostess while I tried to get her attentions, it took me about 5 minutes to get y Sprite really. Aside from that the choices of food she suggested were great, the fried pickle pastrami, the avocado burger, the side of onion rings, and the chicken wings were delicious. I will definite go back to try brunch or the turkey sandwich."
Dined on 7/6/2014
This place has been one of my
favorite NYC restaurants for years. However, having visited the Miami location recently, it seriously fell short! The service was pretty horrendous, with a very disinterested waitress who seemed preoccupied with other things. For that matter, the entire staff seemed disinterested. The food was just ok...not great. The fries and burger were not up to NYC standards. All in all a disappointment."
Dined on 6/26/2014
Nice experience. Good food. Nice
SoBe Lincoln Rd vibe and atmosphere. Noyce as over the top as we expected though."
Dined on 6/22/2014
We had some Burgers, you can add
blue cheese on your Burger - delicious!"
Dined on 6/19/2014
great food and service, a lot of
varieties of food"
Dined on 6/9/2014
Dinner: 8:30pm, Sunday 5/18/14
This is a Lincoln Rd establishment, with all the usual fan fair. The burgers were good but not the best ever. It's always lively & great people watching dining outdoors on Lincoln Rd. They offer a great selection of beers & cider, I had the Angry Orchard Cider, it was killer! I ordered the bacon cheese burger. My brother enjoyed his burger with avocado. I will say... they do cook to order! I like my red meat RARE and they delivered! THAT is worth an extra star... except for the bad service. We were handed off because the women responsible for our section was clearly overwhelmed. If you want a decent burger and you're on Lincoln Rd, 5 Napkin Grill is better than Shake Shack! "
Dined on 5/18/2014
We were recently in South Beach,
Fla. and wanted to try an outdoor cafe because of the beautiful weather. Well, this place got pretty good reviews, but I guess we are getting spoiled lately. Ordered steaks for both of us. I ordered mine medium, and even so, it was oversalted and tough. Reminded me of a poor supermarket quality steak from our neighborhood store. The daquiri that I had seemed watered down. Didn't want to stay for dessert. It was fun being outside, after the horrible winter in the D.C. area where we live, but would not go back. The waitress we had was adorable, however, and fairly attentive."
Dined on 5/16/2014
Instead of opting for the
traditional burgers we tried some of the other offering on the South Beach menu. Fish tacos, very good and the chopped salad w/ chicken was good but not out standing. My youngest daughter had the chicken fingers and said they were one of best she ever had, that coming from someone with some extensive knowledge on the subject. I also what point out the service, great waiter very attentive and made for an excellent experience. "
Dined on 4/18/2014
A group of us went for lunch on
March 18 and we had the avocado-ranch burgers and steak salad. All meals were excellent! Nice spot to have a quick lunch. Excellent service. Keep up the good work!"
Dined on 3/18/2014
Visiting South Beach and have had
two terrific experiences. Prompt, friendly service. Multiple tasty food choices for everyone in the family."
Dined on 3/15/2014
My blackened fish wasn't, but it
tasted good and my son had a great burger - food was good but pricey"
Dined on 2/21/2014
2nd 5 Napkin restaurant
visited...every bit as good as the NY (Upper West) branch. Good burgers at very reasonable prices. Will be visiting again when next in Miami."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Really nice place, great service.
A little pricey but it is in South Beach! Will go back again when in Miami! Their signature burger was the bomb..... and cooked perfect medium rare!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
Had a great lunch at 5 Napkin
Grill! Decor was fun, the service was prompt and attentive and the food was tasty! Only downside is trying to find good parking on a busy weekend."
Dined on 2/14/2014
This was a solid burger & fries,
I'd go back. We dined inside, it was a little loud but we were able to enjoy our meal."
Dined on 2/7/2014
The food is good but not
spectacular - burgery, salady type place where the focus is on drinking - but it's a nice situation for sitting outside and watching the Lincoln Rd. parade go by."
Dined on 2/7/2014
Food was decent but not as good as
I remember it. 5 Napkin is still a good burger joint even on an off day, Fries were not hot. The waitress disappeared for awhile which meant no refills on drinks, i don't consider these major issues, but the restaurant is pricey for the fare that it serves,"
Dined on 1/22/2014
We had dinner inside and had to
wait 30 min.to have our hamburgers because they were very busy but the manager came to explain the situation and to apologize. The food was good and the waitress friendly. The noise inside is moderate and there are several screens which is nice if you are a sport's fan. A nice place to have a bite when you're on Lincoln Rd."
Dined on 1/5/2014
Although the name has changed to 5
Napkin Grill, it's still a slightly upscale burger joint. But at $15+ for burgers, it's starting to get a little ridiculous. But it is Lincoln Road, so I guess that's the future since the landlords are driving rents into the stratosphere. Pity."
Dined on 1/5/2014
I've been in 5Napkin in NYC and
Miami one was great as we'll. The Original 5Napkin burger is a "must" to try, delicious. Negative aspects, the fries were too burnt and wifi connection didn't work properly. A bit too noisy. Anyway, I'll surely come back again. TO TRY!!!"
Dined on 12/29/2013
It was Xmas time and the staff was
great and the service perfect. Nice food with a good price. Highly Recommend."
Dined on 12/24/2013
The original 5 napkin burger was
delish! Ad needed 5 napkins!"
Dined on 12/19/2013
I had been to the 5 napkin in NY
so I wanted to check out the one here at home. It didn't disappoint, but I wouldn't say it Wowed me either. They have a bunch of good appetizers we tried like 6 of them. I recommend the potato skins, they are different from what you are used to seeing. The burger was good and the beer list was pretty expansive. If you are in the area you should try it out."
Dined on 11/16/2013
I had to ask for the AC to be
turned on...very humid restaurant due to them keeping the door open. The hostess told me it was because of the AC getting too cold then the manager came over and said it had a broken spring arm and would hit people.....WHichever, doesn't really matter. In hot humid S FL, a restaurant should have their doors closed and the AC running...."
Dined on 11/16/2013
Unfortunately, the burgers tasted
stale and the chicken was rubbery. On top of that, the service was poor. My kids drank my lemonade because the staff failed to refil their soft drinks and then the staff charged me for a second lemonade. Good thing they have mandatory tipping. C-"
Dined on 11/14/2013
It's a typical casual american
restaurant that serves hamburgers, onion rings... It's good and service is very nice."
Dined on 10/31/2013
The food was OK, I would not go
out my to eat there."
Dined on 10/24/2013
Great burgers and salads! Nice
selection if draft beers."
Dined on 9/7/2013
I was completely surprised at how
great the food and service were. I have seen some bad reviews on 5 Napkin but decided to take a chance. We were so happy we went. We started with wasabi deviled eggs and a beet with goat cheese salad. The eggs great. I could have had more. The salad was above average and the goat cheese was maybe some of the best I have tasted. Two sliders followed. Probably two of the best I have ever eaten. The rosemary flavoring with the special cheese were excellent. No garnish or condiments needed. We opted for the Mahi and Chicken soft tacos. They were huge and filling with great flavor. Better than most Mexican places. If your are into cocktails, try the Blackberry Ginger Margarita. Make sure to check this place out."
Dined on 6/14/2013
Great food, comfortable seating
and good service. We've been there several times and it has been consistent."
Dined on 6/1/2013
Everything we had was awesome.
Price for a burger and fries is $16.95. A bit expensive for a burger, but it was really good"
Dined on 5/31/2013
We always go there for a quick
dinner, unfortunately yesterday took over 45 minutes to get a burger medium rare, this is not what I expected for them, usually 15 minutes is tops, there was no excuse (except the heat game was on) surely they are not providing service, our waiter was an ANGEL but the kitchen is a bit to SLOW."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Even though the restaurant was
half packed on this Saturday nite -- the service was inconsistent and spotty. My friends had to send back their burgers three (3) times.... Unacceptable at a place where Burgers are the marquee event. I had the chicken chipotle tacos and they were tasty -- not sure worth the $15 they charged. Glad I tried it, not sure I would go back"
Dined on 4/20/2013
Great burgers!!!! It was a
wonderful surprise to be able to eat a simple but delicious meal!"
Dined on 4/19/2013
The food was fantastic, and the
music that was playing had our party all swaying in our seats. Lots of fun! Big windows for people-watching, and food is reasonably priced for the area. I recommend the Happy Hour sliders--they even have a veggie version for those who would prefer to avoid meat. The espresso brownie sundae is amazing, and huge! It's definitely big enough to share. :)"
Dined on 4/17/2013
Great place to grab a reasonably
priced meal. Not amazing food but not horrible. Its in a good area and if you're not looking for 5-star dining it does the trick."
Dined on 3/29/2013
I enjoyed my veggie burger and the
ambiance. There was a DJ spinning on this Thursday evening we were there. Not sure if this is the norm or because the Ultra Music Fest was in town. I was very noisy and I was having a hard time hearing my friend who I was catching up on lost time with. Our server was a little disconnected. Overall, it was a nice evening and the food was good."
Dined on 3/20/2013
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December 18, 1996
Present: John Alexander, François Amar, Judi Bailey, Steven Barkan, Tony Brinkley, Richard Brucher, Mary Ellen Camire, Christopher Campbell, Steven Colburn, Daniel Dwyer, Max Egenhofer, Cathy Elliott, James Fastook, Ivan Fernandez, Michael Grillo Daniel Harrison, Dana Humphrey, Fred Hutchinson, Mel Johnson, Peter Kleban, Jean Lavigne, William Livingston, Philip Locke, James McConnon, Kathleen March, Henry Metcalf, Sean Murphy, Stephen Norton, Tina Passman, Hemant Pendse, Connie Perry, Howard Segal, Edmund Sheppard, Therese Shipps, Hayden Soule, William Soule, Owen Smith, Mary Ellen Symanski, Charles Tarr David Townsend, Mary Tyler, Gloria Vollmers
Absent: Richard Blake, George Criner, Jeffrey Hecker, George Jacobson, Ben Meiklejohn, Suzanne Moulton, Pamela Schutz, Gail Werrbach, William Whitaker
I. President March called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. The November 20, 1996 minutes were approved with a
correction to the Environment Committee report: "The proposal includes pets to be permitted in university buildings
only in the case of assistance with disabilities." (This is not an existing policy as was implied in the minutes.)
President Hutchinson announced that the Governor has included a I % increase for the UM system in his budget. While acknowledging the need for further lobbying, he views the development as positive. President March announced (1) presentations by Brenda Cook and Marisue Pickering are slated for a later meeting; (2) The Faculty Senate resolution indicating that future presidential search committees should include a graduate as well as an undergraduate student and increased faculty representation was received and acknowledged by the Chancellor's office; (3) Athletic Advisory Board members have received copies of a document that outlines the Athletic Department budget.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (Tina Passman): At the request of members of A&H, the committee is examining the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS in light of the current downsizing situation. Additional questions under study relate to the policy of not allowing exams to be scheduled in the week before finals week, the 72 hour turnaround time for submission of final grades, and abuses of the 10 week withdrawal policy in cases of students caught cheating. It was noted that any cheating problems are referred to the Judicial Affairs committee. FINANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING (Jean Lavigne): The committee is analyzing implementation of the AFFIRM process. Several AFFIRM documents are in circulation. Copies will be available of the March 19, 1996 document which includes information about how the process relates to the entire university community not just academic departments.
RESEARCH & PUBLIC SERVICE (David Townsend): Topics discussed at the second meeting included issues related to insurance charged to grants and contracts, the fact that certain grants are charging fringe benefits for part-time employees who are not receiving such benefits, and innovative ways of conducting research and increasing grant funds.
UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT (Hank Metcalf): A meeting will be scheduled with Francois Amar and others to review concerns about the misuse of First Class e-mail system.
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (Gloria Vollmers): Ballots were distributed to faculty senators for the purpose of choosing three faculty members who will serve on the Presidential Search Committee. The ten members who receive the most votes will be notified and asked to submit short essays on their qualifications and why they wish to serve.
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS (Dana Humphrey): The committee is examining the distribution of senators across colleges and guidelines for the composition of Senate committees in light of the new college structure. Further discussions on the proposal will be scheduled for the next elected members' meeting. Board of Trustees' Faculty Representative (Ivan Fernandez): No meeting since the last Senate meeting. Next meeting to be held in Orono – January, 1997.
Sean Murphy (graduate student representative): Karla Bossey was named as student representative for the Presidential Search committee.
'i RESOLUTION: "The Faculty Senate acknowledges that the Class Book project shows promise for uniting the University of Maine campus in a common intellectual pursuit. We therefore recommend that the Class Book project be renewed for another five years, with a review by the Academic Affairs Committee in 2001. The Academic Affairs Committee, in consultation with the coordinator of college composition, shall continue the selection of the Class Book." Harvey Kail spoke in favor of supporting the resolution. A motion to support the resolution was made, seconded and passed.
Tina Passman read a resolution with background related to the de facto elimination of the Merchandising program in SBS. Questions were asked about implementation of the policy in cases where program offerings may be in jeopardy if retiring faculty are not replaced. Judi Bailey said it is not her intent to bypass the program elimination process. After several friendly amendments it was moved and seconded to approve the following:
RESOLUTION:" The Faculty Senate reaffirms that the Program Elimination guidelines approved by the Faculty Senate, President Hutchinson, and the Academic Affairs arm of the University of Maine on March 25, 1992, will be followed. To bypass Faculty Senate hearings in the case of the B.S. in Merchandising and Consumer Resources was an exception, not a precedent; all parties involved agree that in the spirit of faculty governance, consideration for elimination of any academic program will follow the sequence and steps for program elimination as outlined in the document entitled, GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAM ELIMINATION."
Resolution moved, seconded, amended and passed as follows:
a. The Faculty Senate supports the appropriate use and integration of technology in teaching, research, and program development. We see the employment of various technologies as forming an integral part of our Land-Grant and Sea-Grant Mission. It is therefore appropriate for the University of Maine to take a lead in developing integrated and appropriate technologies for use in teaching, research, program development, and outreach. We underscore that the academic integrity as defined by the faculty of each discipline will drive the defination of appropriate use and integration of this technology.
b. We recognize the system-wide need for a utility that will support the development and use of educational technologies, as initially provided by the Education Network of Maine. We support the concept of a system-wide utility to provide the transmission technology and hardware deemed appropriate to achieve quality distance education offerings to meet the needs identified by faculty and academic programs.
The Technology Task Force will continue to monitor developments in this area.
Provost Bailey distributed a document that outlined the numbers of faculty who availed themselves of the enhanced retirement package. She acknowledged the serious loss of faculty members. For immediate needs, the System office is making funds available as a no-interest loan for replacement needs for the coming fall. She distributed another document that lists the impact of position losses on individual units. Deans are identifying the priorities for filling positions and for non-salary operating needs. Another document was distributed on the topic of determining program needs. There may be some shifting of priorities as the new colleges begin working together. There will be additional opportunities for members of the campus community to provide input. Provost Bailey also indicated that she did not intend to permanently take the positions from the colleges. She took the positions to make the savings, and is now giving some positions back to the colleges.
Steve Norton asked to defer his presentation to a future meeting when there is more time. George Jacobson is talking with Elizabeth Mitchell in Augusta, advocating for grassroots lobbying of the legislature.
VI. Meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Next meeting January 29, 1997.
Submitted by Mary Ellen Symanski, substituting for Gail Werrbach, Secretary


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A West Rowan High School student faces felony charges after he was caught with a bag full of food and drinks that he stole from the high school's football stadium concession stand.
According to a report, school resource officer Deputy Walker saw the student leaving the football stadium on Tuesday. When he asked the student what he was doing there, the student replied that he had left his gym bag and went back to get it.
When asked his name, the student replied "Darius Jackson," according to the report, and when asked for the name of his teacher he said he didn't know.
The deputy called for an assistant principal.
The principal then asked the name and the student reportedly refused to answer.
When the deputy told the student to put his bag on the hood of the patrol car, the student refused, according to the report.
After more conversation, the student admitted that his name was Darius Tumblin. When the bag was searched, the deputy found $169 worth of food and drinks.
Tumblin then admitted taking the items from the concession stand.
The items were put back in the stand and Tumblin was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny, and possession of stolen goods.
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Another month, another modest jobs report from the Department of Labor. We added 195,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate continues to hover at 7.6 percent. But, 195,000 jobs is 195,000 jobs, and the economy continues its slow crawl back.
One thing that did change for the worse was the transit and ground passenger transportation subsector, which lost 5,700 jobs last month. This sector is classified as everything from urban transit systems to taxis and school buses — everything that makes a city tick.
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by Michelle MortensenLow-carb Coke, or Coke C2 is finally here. Soda with half the carbs, half the calories, and supposedly all the taste. But is low-carb Coke all it pretends to be? Is it like New Coke all over again?We went to the Heartland Ham Company for lunch to find out. We asked Coke connoisseurs to try both, without knowing which was which.Michelle Mortensen: "We have regular coke and low-carb coke, and we want you to try it and tell us what you think."Testers:"They taste same.""Tastes good.""Very similar.""There's not much of a difference, honestly.""Tastes the same to me.""I can't tell any difference."Almost everyone was stumped. When we told them which was which, many said they were sold on the product."I like that. I think I will be a low-carb Coke customer.""I would switch. I would do it in a heartbeat.""It's better than diet, definitely."So our study, unscientific as it may be, gives low-carb coke a thumbs up. Our testers thought it tasted great, and they loved the fact that it is less filling."Absolutely! Doesn't even matter if it costs more either. I am going to buy it."
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Three teen stars from Nickelodeon and Disney television shows are visiting North Point Mall today from 1 to 4 p.m.
Noah Munck, stars as Gibby Gibson on Nickelodeon's "iCarly," Calum Worthy, stars as Dez on Disney's "Austin & Ally," and Peyton List, stars as Emma on Disney's "Jessie." The trio will headline the event promoting Myrtle Beach as "the ultimate vacation destination."
Munck, Worthy and List will engage with fans by signing autographs and taking pictures.
"Usually we just get to quickly say hello, but this time we are really going to get to talk and get really up close," List told Patch.
"They can expect to hangout, and I can guarantee you guys all sorts of high fives!" Worthy promised this weekend's event goers.
"I think that the best part is that everyone will actually have the experience of just hanging out with us," Worthy said. "They get to tell us what they think of the show or ask us any question they want – it's like the ultimate fan experience."
Neither Worthy or List have been to Atlanta before.
"I have never been, but I am so excited because I wanted to go," List told Patch. The actress said she is particularly looking forward to exploring the restaurants.
Additional on-site entertainment includes face painting, a live DJ and fun and festive giveaways throughout the day. Visit Myrtle Beach will also give away free weekend trips that include lodging, dining and entertainment discounts.
Photos and autographs will be free of charge.
Worthy encourages fans to come up with "crazy" poses for photographs. "If they want to plan a wacky picture with me, I am always down. You can take the nice one for mom and then come up with something a little more fun," he laughed.
Make sure you arrive at the malls early. There is no official line-up time, but the crowd is expected to be in the thousands.
Myrtle Beach, located on the shore of South Carolina, is around a 5-hour drive from Atlanta. The vacation destination offers 60 miles of beaches and an assortment of family-friendly accommodations.
"Myrtle Beach is the place where Atlanta residents belong this summer," Brad Dean, President of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release. "From our thrilling outdoor attractions to our leisure activities, Myrtle Beach offers an affordable, unique experience where families can build great memories."


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Over the last thirty years, a debt limit debate has been a time for sober reflection for members of both parties. Raising the debt limit is, by definition, a sign of failure. It means that our government is spending more money than it brings in.
That's where we are today. The federal government borrows roughly twenty cents for every dollar it spends. Hitting the debt limit is the equivalent of maxing out on our nation's credit card, and without an extension, we aren't able to pay our bills. It's no secret how we got here—the greatest act of bipartisanship over the last few decades has been Republicans and Democrats alike overpromising and overspending.
To keep our nation from going into default, the Congress passed and the President signed a short-term debt limit increase this week that will allow our government to borrow enough money to pay our bills through early February. But how to deal with the debt limit in the long-term remains a thorny issue.
There are some who are calling for so-called "clean" debt ceiling increases. They want to raise the debt ceiling, put it on autopilot, and be done with it. Only in Washington would that make sense. A business in Cleveland that spends too much money can't simply take out another loan. A Cincinnati family whose teenager maxes out the credit card doesn't just ask the company for a higher limit. Instead, they sit down and take a hard look at the spending that got them in the situation, and they do something about it. Washington, D.C. could learn a lot from the people of Ohio.
What drives America's deficits? Mandatory spending, the part of the budget that includes vital, but currently unsustainable programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Mandatory spending already makes up two-thirds of the federal budget, and it is rapidly growing. With 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day, Obamacare—a new entitlement—coming online now, and health care costs continuing to rise, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warns us that spending on health care entitlements will more than double over the next ten years. In fact, CBO projects entitlement programs will be responsible for 100% of growth in future deficits. If we are going to avoid a coming fiscal catastrophe for our children and grandchildren—with higher unemployment, higher taxes, and higher interest rates—we need to act now.
History shows us the way. Over the last 30 years, the debt ceiling has inspired Republican and Democratic presidents alike to engage in negotiations, working with Congress in order to come to a bipartisan consensus on how to allow the government to continue to borrow while addressing the underlying problem of overspending. In fact, in the past three decades it is the only thing that has worked: the debate over raising the debt limit has been the only time Congress and the president have reduced spending in any meaningful way—whether it was the Gramm-Rudman cuts in 1985, the Andrews Air Force Base Agreement in 1990, the 1997 Balanced Budget Act, PAYGO rules, or the Budget Control Act of only two years ago.
Those negotiations need to begin anew, and they need to begin now so we have plenty of time before the debt limit is hit again in February. It's time to deal with the underlying problem of overspending. It's this overspending that caused us to reach the debt limit in the first place. It's overspending that will cause us to reach it again next year, and no amount of extraordinary measures or financial imagination at Treasury can stop that from happening.
Over the past two weeks, the President and Senate Democratic leadership have repeatedly promised that if we raised the debt ceiling, they would negotiate on spending. The ball is now in the President's court. Now it's time for the President to finally engage. It's time for him to come to the table, to meet with us in good faith.
A good place to start would be the mandatory spending reforms President Obama has already agreed to in his budget, savings that add up to more than $600 billion over the next decade. We need to engage in pro-growth tax reform that gets this economy growing again and gets Americans back in a job.
The president says he doesn't want to be held hostage over the debt limit. He's not; he's being given an opportunity to lead, using his own proposals.
Reaching consensus on these issues will take tough negotiations, and Republicans and Democrats won't agree on everything. But the American people sent us here to get things done. Using President Obama's own proposals, let's take the first steps toward entitlement reform and onto some common ground to break the gridlock in DC and finally do something about our unsustainable spending.
Congress is known to make mistakes. And when it does, it is the duty of those senators and members of Congress who come after to try and fix those mistakes. In the last decade, no mistake has been greater than the one that gave us Obamacare.
It was a mistake born of the same kind of blanket partisanship that the American people have come to deplore about Washington. This trillion-dollar program and 1,000-page bill was rammed through Congress without being read, analyzed or fully debated. It did not receive a single Republican vote in either the House or the Senate, a rare and remarkable thing even in today's politically charged environment.
It should surprise no one that we are discovering new problems with the law, seemingly every day. As then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi infamously said: " We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what's in it." And find out we have – what's in it kills jobs, raises the cost of health care, and limits choice when it comes to what insurance Americans can buy and what doctors they can visit.
Obamacare was sold to our nation under false pretenses. We were told that Obamacare would bring down premiums. They are going up. We were told Americans would be able to keep their insurance and their doctors. Millions are losing them. We were told that Obamacare would help create jobs. Instead, millions of Americans have given up looking for work and many of the jobs that are available are part-time. And the implementation of this massive new law has become, in the words of one of my Democratic colleagues, "a train wreck."
Because Obamacare imposes significant costs on businesses that hire full-time workers – defined as more than 30 hours a week – we are already seeing employers cut back substantially on the hours their staff can work. The University of Akron, for instance, recently announced it would be restricting faculty hours because of Obamacare. They followed in the footsteps of Youngstown State, Stark State College and others in Ohio are that being forced to choose between having fewer full-time employees or bearing the burden of massive new costs. It's a story that is being repeated across the country, in businesses large and small.
And it's not just unemployment that is expected to rise because of Obamacare. The cost of health care is likely to go up, as well. The Wall Street Journal reported that premiums could increase by as much as 436 percent in Columbus. And according to the Ohio Department of Insurance, Ohioans can generally expect to see health insurance premiums in the individual market increase at an average of 41 percent in our state next year.
Meanwhile, we are watching the implementation of Obamacare unravel before our very eyes. The health care exchanges that are at the heart of Obamacare are in trouble. In August, I sent a letter to the administration, warning that the technology simply wasn't there to handle the overload of information the exchanges would need to process. I never received a response, but now we know that some of the exchanges, supposed to go online Oct. 1, are delayed because of unacceptably high failure rates. Recently, Health and Human Services announced that key components of the Small Business Health Options Program – or SHOP Exchange – will also be delayed until 2015. And another part of the legislation that was meant to insure long-term care – the CLASS Act – has been abandoned altogether because it was financially unsustainable.
If a commercial product had as many defects as Obamacare, it would have been yanked from the shelves long ago as dangerous to the public.
For some companies at least, the White House has taken steps to alleviate these problems. Earlier this year, the administration announced – in the face of dire warnings from the business community – that the employer mandate would be delayed for a year. Meanwhile, thousands of corporations and some labor unions have received exemptions altogether from the health care law.
And yet the individual mandate, the part of Obamacare that's going to hit the average American, still looms over us all. There's no relief for the American people.
Some people point out that Obamacare is the law and ask why I continue to fight to repeal and replace it with better reforms.
The answer is simple. The people of Ohio sent me to Washington to support policies that are good for Ohio and America and oppose those policies that hurt our state and our country. Obamacare is bad for Ohio's economy and bad for Ohio family's health care. This is why I support repealing the law and replacing it with a better way to lower health care costs, increase health care choices and improve the quality of care.
And that is a cause worth fighting for.
Vote Yes for the EMS.
Putnam County EMS is placing a tax levy on the November ballot to help hire additional full-time EMTs and paramedics. Why, you ask? Because volunteer squads have all but gone away. Up until 1998, PCEMS was 100 percent volunteer. Recent changes in the economy and the aging of our volunteers has made it necessary to employ additional full-time EMTs and paramedics. PCEMS has been self-sufficient for many years and has never gone to the voters for operating monies, until now. The state requires hours and hours of continuing education which in turn puts a time crunch on the volunteer who tries to maintain a full-time job, family and social life.
Fifteen years ago, Putnam County EMS took a "leap of faith" and created the Medic 300 program. In 1998, Steve Odenweller, PCEMS Coordinator, was looking to the future for the improvement of emergency care for the people of Putnam County and he continues to enhance that idea every year since. I trust that Mr. Odenweller once again has the best interest of Putnam County when he asks the voters for money. Do yourself, your family and your friends a favor by voting YES for the EMS on Nov. 5.
Joann Gerdeman, The Original Medic 300
Putnam County:
Please vote YES for the Putnam County EMS levy. On Feb. 6, 2011, I became a survivor thanks in large part to Putnam County EMS. While passing through Columbus Grove, I experienced a sudden onset of cardiac arrest. My husband stopped at a local business where bystanders began CPR while Columbus Grove EMS rapidly responded to provide advance life support. All of these people played a part in the "Chain of Survival" that saved my life. If any one of those links would not have been there or been delayed in responding, my story would have a drastically different ending.
Unfortunately, not every cardiac arrest, stroke or accident can have a positive outcome like mine did. But we can make sure all the necessary tools are in place so more of those good outcomes are possible. The rapid response and trained bystanders were critical to my survival. Voting YES on the levy will help in both of those areas by: increasing EMS volunteer interest by giving a $2/hour raise for those on runs, hiring more full-time EMTs to help the volunteers and provide money for CPR and First Aid classes.
I spent several years as a member of Ottawa EMS working with caring EMTs all over Putnam County, but it wasn't until my incident that I realized what an impact this wonderful EMS system can have in the lives of the residents in our county.
Please help keep Putnam County EMS strong by voting YES on Nov. 5.
Linda Llewellyn
Putnam County residents:
On Nov. 5, voters in Putnam County will have the opportunity to approve a levy to provide funds to Putnam County EMS. PCEMS provides a wide range of education and transportation services to local citizens, in addition to life-saving care for the seriously ill and injured. This service has touched many lives and has helped to form a solid base for the continued growth of our communities and is truly a great asset to our county.
Putnam County EMS has significant impact on our community's quality of life, so we encourage you to vote YES on Nov. 5 in support of the EMS levy.
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Kenny Rogers was scheduled to pitch against the Angels on Thursday on the normal 4 days rest. Apparently his manager, Buck Showalter, gave him the option of not starting in that game in order to start the next day (yesterday) against the A's. Given the choice, Rogers chose to pitch against the A's. Kenny Rogers is by far the best starting pitcher on the Rangers. He is an all-star and is 6th in the AL in ERA.
Now teams are free to do as they please. Having been eliminated teams often use the last portion of the their schedule to test out some of their prospects even if it means sitting out some regulars. They may be slightly less competitive in these games but they benefit in the long term.
However, there is an unwritten rule that you do not do this if the team you are playing is in a realistic run for a play-off spot. To do so would be unfair to the other team(s) involved in that play-off race. Basically, teams out of the race should not have an undue influence on the race.
So putting these two things together it is clear that Showalter and Rogers have had an undue influence on the outcome of this race. Here is how much. It is totally realistic to imagine the Angels losing to the Rangers and Rogers on Thursday and for the A's to have beaten whatever rookie starter they would have faced last night. Folks, that's a swing of 2, yes 2, games in the standings.
If this wasn't enough. Suppose the A's make a dramatic comeback and are still in it with three games to go. The Angels are in Texas that weekend and would totally miss Rogers again since Rogers should now be scheduled to pitch next Wednesday and then not again. Yes he could come back on 3 days rest for the last game of the season but you'd have to think that even if he did he would be far less effective and not go as deep into the game.
In my view, this is unacceptable and I would hope that at the very least Bud Selig would look into the matter.


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Should tort reform be part of health care reform? Attorney, Matt Cartwright joins Jim Blasingame to argue that tort reform is not necessary to improve the current health care system, to which Jim pushes back and they have a lively discussion.
How does the trial bar block tort and therefore health care reform. Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the legal profession buys influence from the Democrat leadership in Congress and why that prevents tort reform legislation and consequently, meaningful health care reform.
What does a small business owner need to know before they purchase insurance products? Attorney, Matt Cartwright, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why you should let your attorney look at the policies to make sure you get the right coverage that will stand up in court, if necessary.
Beware of the emerging franchise. That's the advice of attorney, Cliff Ennico, as he talks with Jim Blasingame about low-cost franchise opportunities offered by new or untested franchises with very few other franchisees.
When acquiring a small business, should you buy stock or assets? Attorney, Cliff Ennico, joins Jim Blasingame to identify examples of when you should buy just the assets of a company and when you should buy the stock. He also talks about when to incorporate and when to use a limited liability company (LLC).
There are many challenges in the process of planning for the transfer of ownership of a private business. Dr. David Gage and Jim Blasingame talk about these challenges, what causes them, how to deal with them and produce an orderly transition of ownership.
Is America falling behind in the innovation marketplace? That's the question Kenneth Krosin poses as he joins Jim Blasingame to reveal startling statistics on the difference between China's innovation record and that of the U.S.
Have you set your intellectual property goals for the new year? Patent attorney, David Dawsey, joins Jim Blasingame to discuss IP elements in your operation, why you should protect them and how to do it.
How does a small business owner become an accidental criminal? Marie Gryphon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss a defect in Federal laws - omission of the mens rea language - that can cause business owners to be charges as criminals without any criminal intent or even any fraud, damage or injury occurring.
Can you actually take more control over how your tax dollars are spent? Dan Nigito reveals to Jim Blasingame how financial planning tools, like a charitable remainder trust, can be a way of preventing the government from determining where all of your tax dollars go.
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Millions of carers are urged to take up respite care. They are placed under immense pressure looking after loved ones but fail to realise there is help available.
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Dr. Jyoti Patel, an associate professor of medicine at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, theorized that the isoflavones in soy can act like selective estrogen modulators (SERMS), similar to the breast cancer-fighting drug tamoxifen. "These SERMS may have a protective effect in lung cancer because we know that estrogen receptors are present in lung cancer and are important in lung development," Patel said.
Though soy is not typically a staple of Western diets, vegetarians have long since incorporated soy products into their regimens for their flavor flexibility and nutritional benefits, including hefty amounts of protein and calcium. They are also delicious and compassionate alternatives to meat.
For incredible recipes that feature soy foods, such as tofu, tempeh, and soy milk, visit ChooseVeg.com.