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Since Dr. Brittain became principal a couple years ago, he has done an EXCELLENT job at improving this school...night and day since the previous principal. I have 2 daughters that go there and we are all thrilled with SHS. Dr. Brittain is an outstanding leader and we are fortunate to have him!
Seminole high School is a great school. My daughter used to go there and had a wonderful experience. The teachers are very helpful and care for the students. There is also after school tutoring offered by the teachers to help give students individual attention and get that one on one time with the teacher.
Seminole High School is terrible! In this school students care less about there grades and more about who is dating who. Walking through these halls is no joy. There are people making out, fighting, and being loud. Judgement is a huge issue here. Sad to say, I have not met a real person at this school either. The people are fake, and intimidating each other all the time. Other than that everyone is talking about drama, or how terrible this school is, a teacher is, or there day. It is very negative, and unhealthy for everyone. From the faculty and other teachers you get to here there drama too. The faculty favorites there students also. And back to the students.. they put drugs in there lockers, girls kiss the mirrors with lipstick in the bathroom, etc. The school smells. Terrible. There is no spirit, every has there guards up at this school. And when your not there for the drama, you get to know about it through social networking sites. It's hard to see that the guys copy each other, and so do the girls. The lack of individuality is sad. For the cliques and friends, I recommend people outside of Seminole. Seminole is great for the college programs they offer, and there principal.
This school is so good. I can't believe just how great it is. My child learned a lot in a few short years. If this school was a party, i would be joining it.
My daughter is currently atttending Seminole High School. It is by far the best high school in the southern part of Pinellas County. The principal and guidance are very dedicated and are constantly working to improve student performance. The teachers at SHS are top notch, particularly the math department. We consider ourselves truly blessed to have our daughter learning math from teachers of this callibur.
Seminole High School was named the 124th best high school in the country according to Newsweek Magazine this year (2009).It is an amazing school with a music program that is one of the tops in the nation. I have had 2 children graduate from this school and go on to college. The principal and teachers are always so proud to be there and the students know what an honor it is to attend this school. Community involvement is amazing also.
I was a Student at Seminole for a Semester and Loved it! The Band program was awesome! I Was pulled out by my mother because she didn't think it has a good flow of population.
I am an alumni of Seminole High School and would like to thank a few of the teachers there. The school overall was like any normal highschool, you have your trouble makers, and your cliques at any public school, but any young teenager looking to fit in somewhere, definately will at seminole high school, from a there show choir to band, to drama and math clubs, IB program as well as health academy. Mr. Maguire is the greatest Choir director ever, He cares for all his students and considers each and everyone as a child of his. I would reccomend Seminole High School to your teenager as a school of choice.
I graduated from Seminole High School in the year 2007 and I must say the school is probably one of the top high schools in the state with the majority of teachers who actually care about your piece of mind and a principal who is constantly involved. I would recommend this school to any student. It was a great experience and because of this school I got excepted into a major university in Florida (University of South Florida in Tampa).
I am very confused about the parent who says she is never notified if her child misses classes at Seminole. My phone has a message on it the very same day that my son misses telling me he was not in school. That is an automated thing and if she is not getting the message, she needs to see who is erasing it. Students at Seminole High are expected to excel academically. If a student is disruptive to that, then the teachers are going to react. If you check the latest FCAT scores, you will see that Seminole far exceeds the state average in every category. Children who go to Seminole to learn are going to have a great experience and will leave there with a much greater chance to succeed.
Overall, I believe this is a good school. There are some amazing teachers but there are others who care very little for the student. If you are placed in a class with a poor teacher, the administration will give you the run around and do little to nothing to resolve the problem. They are more concerned about protecting the teacher over the welfare of the student. If you find yourself in this situation, go directly to the School Board. Don't waste time trying to go throught the 'proper' channels.
My daughter has been going to school now for 2 years and is graduating this year. They still have not transferred her credits from her old school so we don't know what her GPA is. The counselors are slow at what they do and don't give the students correct information about what they need to take to get into college like 2 years of foreign language to get into a tech school. The programs are good and some of the teachers are good, but I'm not at all impressed with the school itself. They obviously do not enforce the dress code either as you have these girls walking around half dressed and boys with pants around their butts. I would not recommend this school.
I think Seminole High is a great school. It is a safe school and the teachers care about the kids.
This school does not feel responsible for assisting the students or communicating with parents. They feel your child should be responsable for themself and if they have any issues there solution is to send them to Oak Park or Bayside. They are unwilling to help. If you have a well adjusted teen with no academic or social issues they will be okay at any school, but not at Seminole. If your child does not go to class they dont even call and let you know until they have missed 8 days or more. Again its not there job! It is up to your child to get help. Even when they are aware of issues they still don't do ANYTHING to help, its not there problem! As I was told there are many kids who would love to be here and if your child is struggling they dont want them.
As a gradute, I know I may be a little biased. BUt remember high school isn't always easy and I had my share of rough spots. I cannot rave enough about the colorguard/winterguard programs, the marching band and the art department. they have helped shape who I am today, a well adjusted reponsible soon- to be Graphic Design gradute. Any student would be lucky to have spent the time in these programs that I have.
Seminole teachers truly care about the kids and the quality of their learning experience. Mr. Misenti is very involved with all students which is exceptional. The sports program is above the rest and the coaches are dedicated and excite the athletes they coach. Overall, Seminole is a very good experience for any high school student and affords a very well-rounded school experience.
Wonderful school: Large enough to offer choice classes, but not too large where your child would be 'lost.'
I have served as a volunteer and board member of the PTSA since 1999. I have found the leadership and faculty to be of the utmost integrity and without a doubt, student achievement is their main concern.
While this school has very solid academics and an excellent sports program, my daughter's experience there has been mostly negative, due to mostly to cliqueish, egotistical student body. You can't judge everyone obviously, but there is definitely some money in the school, which has developed several 'Mean Girl' type attitudes. My child has been witness to horrific fights and ridicule both to her and to other students. My son is going to another high school because of this.
I think is a good school . Some of the staff need updating on how to handle young adults. The student parking is dangerous, but all in all I am glad she is at this school.
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I adored the book, and I know I'll see the movie (I'll be hate-watching it), but I do think the Wallace estate had to make a statement of some sort, lest some weirdos think this is an Office David Foster Wallace Biography of some sort.
I think the book worked whether or not you knew anything or cared anything about Wallace, which is why the movie is sort of a no-brainer: it's a buddy story about smart neurotic people on the precipice of big things. Who wouldn't want to see a film like that?
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BC High School Cross Country Championships
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The 2014 BC High School Cross Country running championships will take place on Telemark trails.
Ski Swap and Annual General Meeting Sunday, October 26th, 2014
The annual ski swap takes place at the Telemark chalet on Sunday, October 26th, 2014. Equipment drop off is at 10 am and the Ski Swap begins at Noon. This is a excellent oppurtunity to buy new and used cross country skiing equipment, to purchase your season pass or sign up for programs.
The Telemark Nordic Club Annual General Meeting begins in the lower lodge at 11:00 am.
2014 Tech BC Championships – February 28, March 1,2, 2014
Click here for the link to the 2014 Tech BC Championships on our Racing Webpage.
Okanagan Region Biathlon Race December 28 and 29
This is a small race that is focused around the biathlon range. Racing starts at about 11:00 am ends at about 2:00 pm. Come and watch and see what biathlon is all about.
Fresh Air Experience 30th Annual Nordic Night, November 6, 2013
Wednesday, November 6th
The 30th annual Fresh Air Experience Nordic Night is on Wednesday, November 30th from 6pm until 9pm, at their 2070 Harvey Street location. Come and meet other members of the Okanagan Valley Nordic community, and check out the latest in nordic equipment. There will be snacks, refreshments and door prizes. Click here if you want to view the Fresh Ai
BC Special Olympics Snow Sports Championships, February 8-9, 2013
This event features cross country skiing and snowshoe racers from BC and Alberta,
Fresh Air Experience Demonstration Day, January 4, 2013
Saturday, January 4th
Fresh Air Experience will be at the Telemark chalet with representatives from several x-c ski manufacturers. The demononstration day is an opportunity for skiers to test drive the newest models of cross country equipment at no cost, and get the latest advice on equipment.
Telemark Bring a Friend Day, Sunday, January 5, 2014
Sunday, January 5th
On this day any Telemark member (someone with an adult ski or snowshoe season pass) can bring one friend and the friend skis or snowshoes for free. Stop by the office on your way in and pick up your friend's free pass. Rental equipment is not included.
Biathlon Demonstration Days – December 14, February 8 and March 8
Saturday, December 14, February 8 and March 8, Noon until 2:00 PM
Come and join us for our biathlon demonstration days. Meet the coaches and many of the athletes, learn a little about biathlon (which combines skate skiing and range target shooting) and give it a try! This event takes place at the Telemark Biathlon range.
Kelowna Apple Loppet January 26, 2014
The Telemark Cross Country Ski Club welcomes all skiers to the 28th Kelowna Apple Loppet. The event is open to skiers of all ages and abilities. The pursuit courses range from 1000 meters to 30 kilometers. Ski as an individual or as part of a relay team. Announcer Steve King will be on hand to MC the race. Medals will be awarded, and draw prizes will be presented. Click here to download a paper race application and description.
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Welcome to Georgia!
The state of Georgia conjures up images of warm Southern nights, mint juleps on the porch of an antebellum mansion, soul food and traditional Southern hospitality. From the state capital of Atlanta, with its famous Atlanta History Center and the unique Stone Mountain Park, to Georgia's Historic South that includes the cities of Macon with the Ocmulgee National Monument and the Museum of History in Augusta - the state of Georgia offers a myriad of opportunities to visitors. While in Georgia be sure to take a trip to Savannah in Coastal Georgia and visit the little known but very beautiful Golden Islands - a true semi-tropical paradise. Many of the islands are accessed by ferry from Brunswick, Georgia. In the Georgia Mountains don't miss the Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum in Rome.
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The InterContinental Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta boasts 422 appointed rooms with marble baths, a wellness spa, a fitness center, ample event space and several restaurants.
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The hero, Jack Burns, reserves the 20th century. He canters down the main street of Duke City, (a thinly disguised Albuquerque), tears up his draft card and ignores the detritus of our age. His stubborn adherence to the values of the Old West make him anathema to those who uphold the new law of the land.
"The cowboy's flight from captivity in a grubby jail cell to the pure freedom of the beckoning mountains is a symbolic journey that most men, at one time or another, either in reality or in their imagination, make."--William T. Pilkington
Burns lived by the values of the Old West -- which makes him a threat to the New West. He is an archetypal outlaw, foreign to the ways of modern civilization, of sprawling shopping malls, superhighways, and polluted skies.
He, was sitting on his heels in the cold light of the dawn, drawing pale flames through a handful of twigs and dry crushed grass. Beside him was his source of fuel: a degenerate juniper tree, shriveled and twisted, cringing over its bed of lava rock and sand. An underprevileged juniper tree, living not on water and soil but on memory and hope. And almost alone. To the north across the rolling mesa of lava there was a broad scattering of junipers, perhaps two or three to an acre, but here where the man squatted before his fire there was only the one, and south and west of the five volcanoes there were none at all, nothing organic but a rudimentary form of bunch grass and the tough spiny yucca.
The man coaxing his tinder into flame was not much interested in the burnt-out wasteland around him. Occasionally he would glance to the southeast and toward the city several miles away, stretched out like a long gray shadow on the other side of the river, or would take a look at the chestnut mare limping among the black rocks beyond the wash, its forelegs held stiffly together, its iron shoes scraping on the stone. But for the most part he concentrated his attention on his small sprightly fire and when he did look away from it his hands continued their work of breaking and adding sticks of wood.
After a while, when the fire bad been built up to about the size of a small fryingpan and a residue of glowing charcoal had accumulated, he lifted a canteen from a branch of the tree, filled a small smoke-blackened pan with water and pushed it lidless halfway into the bed of the fire. He watched it closely for several minutes, waiting for the first globule ofsuperheated air to appear on the bottom of the pan. As he waited be broke a dead stick into short lengths and laid the pieces carefully on the embers.
A cool morning, even in the sunlight. Surfaces exposed to the sun were becoming warm but the air remained chill and sharp, as though the sunlight passed from source to object without heating the intervening medium.
The bubble appeared. The man reached out toward the juniper and pulled a wrinkled beaten old cavalry saddlebag close to his heel, unbuckled its one remaining strap and removed from the interior a black skillet, battered and ancient, then a cylindrical tin labeled Handyman Tube Patching Kit, a can of pork and beans, a punch-type canopener and a slab of salted mutton wrapped in a greasy back copy of the Duke City Journal.
The mare on the other side of the wash was staring toward the river, flexing her soft rubbery nostrils, twitching her ears. There was a dim fragrance of tamarisk in the air, and a tension, an electricity, in the old aching silence.
The man wiped his nose once on his sleeve, sniffing a little, then unwrapped the mutton, opened his jackknife and sawed several strips of meat into the skillet, which he set directly on the fire. A dimple in the bottom of the skillet reversed its curvature with a sudden ping, like a plucked violin string, making one of the slices jump. He wiped the blade of the knife on his jeans, closed it and put in back in his pocket, while the meat sizzled and smoked in the skillet. He opened the can of beans and poured them over the meat; the gluey mess spread steaming around the mutton strips, spluttering against the hot metal.
By now the water was simmering in the open pan, its surface beginning to vaporize. The man unscrewed the lid from the tube patching kit and emptied a certain amount of a brown granular material into the water, measuring by eye. Instantly the aroma of hot coffee graced the air and an involuntary smile appeared on his hungry, lean face.
Within five minutes everything was ready, or ready enough, and ready almost simultaneously: the coffee cooked and diffused densely through the boiling water, the mutton fried, the beans hot and smoky. The man began to eat, using his fingers for the meat, scooping the beans from the skillet with a sawed-off tablespoon and gulping down the scalding coffee in quick short draughts direct from the pan.
When he was finished he leaned back against the bole of the crouching juniper, wiped his mouth on the back of his hand and sighed contentedly. After a moment he pulled at the yellow string dangling from his shirtpocket and drew out a small white cotton sack of tobacco. He reached in the pocket, groping with thumb and forefinger, and found a packet of wheat-straw cigarette papers. He took one of the papers-thin, brown, not gummed-and holding it delicately between his thumb and middle finger, half-rolled to form a trough, he opened the sack with his other hand and tapped out some of the cheap and pulverized tobacco onto the paper. He tightened the drawstrings of the sack with a hand and his teeth and put it back in his shirtpocket. Then with the thumbs and forefingers of both hands he rolled the paper around the evenly-distributed tobacco, moistened the edge of the paper with his tongue, sealed it and gave one end of the somewhat oblate cylinder a half twist. Without a further glance at his work he stuck the cigarette between his lips, scratched a match on his bootsole and lit it. Drawing, tasting, releasing the first mouthful of smoke, he stretched out his long, thin legs, relaxing, and stared at the city beyond the river.
Stared at it from under the brim of his black slouch hat, his head tilted back against the tree, the hat pushed...Brave Cowboy. Copyright © by Edward Abbey. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.
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ScienceDaily (Aug. 21, 2012) — The frontal lobes are the largest part of the human brain, and thought to be the part that expanded most during human evolution. Damage to the frontal lobes — which are located just behind and above the eyes — can result in profound impairments in higher-level reasoning and decision making. To find out more about what different parts of the frontal lobes do, neuroscientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) recently teamed up with researchers at the world's largest registry of brain-lesion patients. By mapping the brain lesions of these patients, the team was able to show that reasoning and behavioral control are dependent on different regions of the frontal lobe than the areas called upon when making a decision.


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I don't know if anyone did this yet but here I saw a post on fromabadfairy's page and yes lol
Here, I doodled this earlier. Strify with tree branch antlers. He's supposed to be looking in a mirror. I got lazy. I didn't want to draw the mirror. I also didn't want to draw the original intricate lace / jewel pattern on the back of the shirt that I had planned on drawing either.
If it looks like THIS in my head:
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I want my PC with Photoshop on it back so I can actually draw something that looks decent. :\ It's still broken. ;A;
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The dark, brooding tone of Conan the Barbarian is replaced in this rousing sequel by a lighter, more humorous tone and one of the campiest casts ever assembled. This time, Conan is assigned by a duplicitous queen (Sarah Douglas) to escort a virgin princess (Olivia d'Abo) on a treacherous trek to a crystal palace where they will retrieve a priceless gemstone. Basketball champ and self-described Lothario Wilt Chamberlain plays Bombaata, a warrior sent on a secret mission to kill Conan, and the androgynous Grace Jones plays Zula, a wild woman who becomes Conan's loyal ally. Some consider this sequel a disappointment, but the film makes no apologies for its silliness, and that's the key to its success as gloriously pulpy entertainment. --Jeff Shannon
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One of the requests I received was for designs of Seniors doing fun things. This brought to mind the personality and adventures (for want of a better word) of my own late grandmother who was quite a character! I've tried to capture her unique spirit in these designs.
October Challenge
The October Challenge is now up and running! Create a card or paper craft project using any Beccy's Place image and upload your creation before midnight on the 31st of October (AEST). Click here for all the details on how to enter.
Friday, September 10, 2010
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Great card Beccy, love the way you have coloured her and I wish I had that figure now! :-) xxReplyDelete
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Absolutely Beautiful card!! love the colors!!ReplyDelete
Please continue drawing images for Seniors looks adorable.
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I dreamed of coming to Washington to speak at AIDS 2012 to deliver a message to those with the financial and political means to turn the tide of the epidemic: For millions of us, repressive drug policies and stigma stand in the way of treatment and prevention. But I am barred from participating.
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Sexual Health Roundup: Psychiatrist Apologizes for Study on Reparative Therapy, CDC Wants to Test Boomers for Hep-C
Sexual Health Round-up: A renowned psychiatrist who is paradoxically responsible for both the biggest advance in gay rights and one of the studies most often used to deny these rights apologizes to the gay community; CDC recommends that everyone ages 47 to 67 be tested for Hep-C; and a new study warns that young men who abuse Viagra (and its cousins) are less satisfied with their sex lives.
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Your speech (words) functions as a window to your soul. Jesus taught defilement comes from what comes out of a mouth rather than what enters a mouth. Since Jesus is the Word, the words of a believer should reflect Christ. Christ spoke challenging words, loving words, healing words, and truthful words. Likewise, disciples of Christ should speak truthful, healing, loving, and challenging words.
Words or speech functions as a major theme of Proverbs. What characterizes wise speech according to Proverbs?
First, wisdom necessitates thinking before speaking (Prov. 17:27-28; 21:23). The admonition to think before speaking does not advise one to speak less. The context is how one responds to provocation in the light of injustice. A hot-headed person responds with resentment. A cool-headed person responds with a calm temperament and careful words. A wise person practices self-control in the face of provocation. Fools may appear to be wise by silence but eventually they cease their silence (Prov. 15:2; 18:2).
One of my favorite commentators noted three reasons for thinking before speaking. Thinking allows time to hear fairly the words of another person. Second, thinking allows time for tempers to cool. Third, calmness is powerful. "A gentle answer turns away anger" (Prov. 15:1).
Second, wisdom recognizes the power of words (Prov. 18:19-21). This grouping of proverbs on the use of tongues highlights the effects and consequences of words. The effect of unwise words erects barriers in a relationship. Overcoming the barriers is as difficult ad conquering a fortified city or bars reinforcing a door. The point is that barriers are easily erected but difficult to tear down. Words may have good or bad consequences. Positive words satisfy. Words offer the opportunity for life or death. Jewish rabbis explained verse 21: "The evil tongue slays three, the slanderer, the slandered, and the listener."
Third, wisdom guards against gossip (Prov. 11:13; 26:20-24). Proverbs 11:13 teaches that gossip breaks trust. The phrase "goes about" often occurs in the OT in the context of commerce. The gossip hopes to gain materially or prestige by hurting the reputation of another. The exposure of a "secret" depicts violation of a matter of counseling.
Proverbs 26:20-24 describe the fuel, food, glaze, and falsehood of gossip. Gossip functions as fuel that kindles strive between individuals. Gossip appears attractive as the best or choice food. People eagerly devour the feast gossip provides. Pottery glaze concealed imperfections; likewise, words may smooth over the ugly intentions of the speaker. Finally, gossip involves falsehood as the speaker disguises the deceitful intentions of his or her heart.
Fourth, wisdom requires the speaking of truth (Prov. 10:18-19; 12:17-19). Proverbs admonishes the value of truthful words, the pain of untrue words, and the permanence of truth. Proverbs 12:17 directly proclaim the value of truth in the context of the legal system, yet the teaching lifts up the value of truth generally as well. Words have the power to hurt or heal (v. 18). The tongue may be as pointed as a sword, an offensive weapon designed to inflict harm or death. Since God is Truth Himself, truthful words partake of eternality. In contrast to eternity, lying words last only for a moment. The Hebrew word translated "moment" describe the movement of the eyes, as in a wink or the twinkling of an eye.
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With an election season in full swing, and the economy still on uneven footing, perhaps there is no better time for "Arbitrage," the feature film debut of Nicholas Jarecki (the brother of Eugene and Andrew Jarecki). And pulling together a cast that includes Susan Sarandon, Brit Marling, Tim Roth, La...Read More »
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A.J. Burnett Rumors
The Details Of A.J. Burnett's No-Trade Clause
Earlier today, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported the teams to which Cliff Lee can be traded without his consent, and he now reports the trades to which Lee's teammate, A.J. Burnett, can be dealt without consent (Twitter link).
Burnett has the same 20-team no-trade clause that Lee has, according to Crasnick, and the nine teams to which he can be dealt without prior approval are the Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Pirates, Reds, Royals, Nationals and Cardinals. Unlike Lee, Burnett appears to have factored personal preference into his no-trade clause more than leverage. While Lee blocked potential deals to contending clubs outside of his division, Burnett blocked deals to markets that are further away from his Maryland home. All nine teams to which Burnett can be traded are in the midwest or on the east coast, which isn't necessarily surprising, given the strong role that geography played in his free agency decision this offseason.
Of note is a second tweet from Crasnick, in which he says the perception that Burnett and the Pirates parted on bad terms is vastly overblown. It appears that Burnett would be open to a reunion with the Bucs, for whom he excelled in 2012-13. Of course, that doesn't mean that the Pirates are equipped to take on his remaining salary.
Per Cot's Contracts, Burnett is owed $7.5MM in 2014 salary, with a $2.75MM deferred signing bonus payment due next January and a $3.75MM deferred signing bonus payment due next June. Additionally, Burnett will earn an extra $500K upon reaching 24 and 27 games started, and he will receive an additional $750K if he reaches 30 starts.
His complex contract also contains a $15MM mutual option ($1MM buyout) that becomes a $7.5MM player option if the team declines its half. That player option increases to $8.5MM with 24 starts, $10MM with 27 starts, $11.75MM with 30 starts and $12.75MM with 32 starts. Burnett is tied for the league lead with 21 starts, making him very likely to hit the salary and option escalators in his contract.
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Phillies Notes: Burnett, Hamels, Lee
Here's the latest on the Phillies and the numerous trade candidates on their roster…
- The Pirates had a scout watching A.J. Burnett's start on Friday, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The Bucs are known to be looking for starting pitching and Burnett is certainly a familiar quantity for them. The veteran righty has a partial no-trade clause, though it isn't known if he can block a deal to Pittsburgh or if Burnett would welcome a deal to a contender that is still close to his Maryland home.
- Cole Hamels has received some trade interest from the Red Sox, though CBS Sports' Jon Heyman wonders if this could be a tactic to restart extension talks with Jon Lester. Otherwise, Boston's pursuit of Hamels doesn't make a lot of sense to Heyman — the Sox could just re-sign Lester, rather than pay a similar price to Hamels through 2018 and have to give up prospects to the Phillies to get him.
- The Blue Jays and Yankees both scouted Cliff Lee's final rehab start, CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury writes. Lee returns from the DL to start against the Giants tonight, and scouts from several teams are expected in attendance for Lee's two scheduled starts prior to the July 31st deadline.
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NL Notes: Hamels, Lee, Burnett, Colon, Padres
The Rockies, who have lost four in a row and 11 of their last 15, own the National League's worst record and the third-worst mark in all of baseball. The franchise faces six key questions, according to the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders, including whether to trade Troy Tulowitzki and to overhaul the front office to appease the disgruntled fan base. Saunders doesn't see either happening because owner Dick Monfort is an extremely loyal and stubborn man. Saunders writes Tulowitzki could force a trade if he is willing to be portrayed as the disloyal, bad guy. Elsewhere in the NL:
- Jim Bowden of ESPN.com (Insider subscription required) says it's time for the Phillies to rebuild and he has seven trade ideas to help make that happen. Bowden suggests the Phillies send Cole Hamels to the Dodgers for center fielder Joc Pederson and left-hander Julio Urias. He would also send Cliff Lee to the Yankees for outfielder Aaron Judge and right-hander Luis Severino.
- Lee's uncertain health makes trading him a tough call for the Phillies, writes the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb. Meanwhile, Gelb points out the Phillies probably couldn't get a a worse return than what was had in the last three Lee trades. Of the 11 prospects in those deals, only one (Justin Smoak) has been a regular in the Majors.
- The Yankees and Blue Jays are both cool on the idea of a reunion with Phillies right-hander A.J. Burnett, reports CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury.
- Burnett's contract and performance are reasons why teams looking to bolster their starting rotation should look elsewhere, opines Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
- The Mets' phone isn't ringing off the hook with trade proposals for Bartolo Colon, tweets Mike Puma of the New York Post.
- The Padres won the Huston Street trade as the amount of talent the Angels parted with to acquire the closer is baffling, opines ESPN.com's Keith Law (Insider subscription required).
Edward Creech contributed to this post.
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Phillies, Orioles Have Discussed A.J. Burnett Trade
The Phillies and Orioles have had "very preliminary" talks about a trade involving starting pitcher A.J. Burnett, FOX Sports' Jon Morosi tweets. Morosi further emphasizes that there has not yet been much progress toward a deal.
Burnett, who is making $7.5MM this year with a $7.5MM signing bonus, has a complex player/mutual option that guarantees him at least $7.5MM in 2015 if he wants to pitch (a guarantee that will increase as Burnett makes starts down the stretch). Burnett also has limited no-trade protection. Although Burnett has said he wants to remain with the Phillies, his no-trade clause likely does not include Baltimore, since Burnett's family resides in Maryland. The Orioles were rumored to be interested in Burnett last offseason.
Burnett, 37, has posted a 4.08 ERA with 7.4 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 this season for the Phillies. Both his ERA and his peripheral numbers have taken a step backward after a strong 2013 season in Pittsburgh.
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Quick Hits: Urias, Braves, Burnett, McCutchen
17-year-old Dodgers lefty Julio Urias wowed observers at the Futures Game, leading to chatter about the possibility that he could make his big-league debut as soon as next year, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports writes. "This guy's got the ability to pitch in the big leagues at 18," says Dodgers scouting director Logan White. That doesn't mean the Dodgers will promote Urias that soon — he's currently at Class A+ Rancho Cucamonga, and he's only pitched 52 1/3 innings because the Dodgers are concerned about overworking him. But his stuff (he can touch 97 MPH) and composure are impressive beyond his years. Here are more notes from around the big leagues.
- The Braves badly need lefty bullpen help and particularly like the Red Sox' Andrew Miller, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes. Luis Avilan's struggles on Sunday are an example of the problems the Braves have had, O'Brien writes — Avilan entered in a 10-4 game in the eighth and faced three batters, giving up a single and two walks. By the time the inning was over, it was 10-7, and a blowout had suddenly become a save situation. Miller, who has struck out 14.4 batters per nine innings for Boston this season, would be a big upgrade. The Braves also like James Russell and Wesley Wright of the Cubs, O'Brien writes.
- The Braves should release second baseman Dan Uggla, writes Mark Bradley of the Journal-Constitution. The $19MM the Braves owe Uggla through 2015 is a "sunken cost," and the Braves won't be able to find a team willing to trade for him. Uggla is hitting an execrable .162/.241/.231 in 145 plate appearances this season. Uggla received only 15 plate appearances in June and only has three so far in July. The Braves also suspended him for a game on Sunday for being late arriving at Wrigley Field Saturday.
- A.J. Burnett wants to stay with the Phillies, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki writes. "I'm not a guy who looks for an out or wants to get out because things aren't going the right way," says Burnett. "If that happens, then it happens, but I'm not looking to move on. This is my team." Burnett has a limited no-trade clause, and says he isn't sure how he would respond if the Phillies asked him to waive it.
- The rash of pitcher injuries this season might affect the salaries of free-agents-to-be like Max Scherzer and Jon Lester, Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes. Recent injuries to Masahiro Tanaka and C.C. Sabathia and the questionable or disappointing contracts of pitchers like Justin Verlander and Johan Santana show how risky long-term deals for star pitchers can be. Scherzer and Lester have performed well this season, but other pitchers' recent histories might affect the market this winter.
- Pirates GM Neal Huntington wants Andrew McCutchen to be a Pirate for life, although he's realistic about how difficult McCutchen will be to keep, Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. "We truly hope Andrew McCutchen retires as a Pirate. That is going to be incredibly challenging to do, but that is our long-term goal," says Huntington. The Bucs already control McCutchen through 2018 at bargain rates — his yearly salary through his age-31 season never exceeds $14.5MM.
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AL East Notes: Price, Burnett, McCarthy, Breslow
With 10 wins in their last 12 games, the Rays have escaped the AL East basement and added another wrinkle to the David Price trade rumors. As Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times outlines, it still makes a lot of sense for the Rays to deal Price, given that the club needs to replenish its minor league stock and the Jeff Samardzija/Jason Hammel trade only increases Price's value as the best starter available. On the other hand, the Rays have already invested a record payroll into this year's team and they could still make a comeback in a weak AL East, then wait until the offseason to explore trading Price.
Here's some more from around the AL East…
- "The Yankees don't have a strong interest in" reacquiring A.J. Burnett, George A. King III of the New York Post reports. Burnett is a logical trade candidate if the Phillies decide to sell, though the veteran has a partial no-trade clause in his contract.
- Brandon McCarthy's tendency to allow home runs and grounders might be a problem given Yankee Stadium's small dimensions and the Yankees' poor infield defense, but Andy Martino of the New York Daily News still feels the Bombers made a good move in acquiring the righty from the Diamondbacks. McCarthy's peripherals indicate that he's due to pitch better in the second half, and even if he's only average, Martino still considers that an upgrade over the struggling Vidal Nuno.
- Before dealing for Rich Hill, the Angels showed some interest in acquiring Red Sox reliever Craig Breslow but felt that Breslow's stuff had declined since last year, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports. Breslow posted a 1.81 ERA (though a 4.37 xFIP) over 59 2/3 relief innings for the Sox in 2013 but has struggled this season, managing only a 5.04 ERA and almost as many walks (20) as strikeouts (21) over 30 1/3 innings. The southpaw is also averaging just 87.8 mph on his fastball, down significantly from his 89.9 mph average last year.
- Also from Edes' piece, he lists several Red Sox veterans who could be traded this summer now that Boston is on the brink of falling out of contention.
- While it may not seem likely Jon Lester and the Red Sox will work out a new contract before Lester hits free agency, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reminds us that Cole Hamels and the Phillies were in a similar situation two years ago and agreed on a midseason extension. Lester has been unwilling to negotiate during the year for fear of distractions, though it was recently reported that he would be open to hearing an offer if it led to a quick signing process. (One would think he'd be very quick to agree if the Sox presented Lester with the six-year/$144MM deal the Phillies gave Hamels, though I strongly doubt Boston would offer that much.)
- The Blue Jays have done a poor job of drafting and developing position players over the last decade-plus, Mike Rutsey of the Toronto Sun writes, a problem that has been underscored by the lack of depth available to fill in for several injured Jays regulars.
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Cafardo On Marlins, Burnett, Price, Cuddyer
In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe looks at the impact that hitting coach Kevin Seitzer has had on the Blue Jays thus far in 2014. Toronto used to be a swing-for-the-fences team, but even guys like Jose Bautista are hitting to all fields. With a new, more patient approach at the plate, Toronto is leading the league in runs, homers, and extra base hits. Here's more from today's column..
- A Marlins official told Cafardo there's no reason they won't add a player through a trade. The National League East seems wide open, and they believe that they can find their way to the playoffs, even without the services of Jose Fernandez. Miami has lots of pieces to offer, so they shouldn't have trouble finding a match over the next couple of months.
- Phillies veteran A.J. Burnett is some contending teams are looking at, but as one AL scout tells Cafardo, "if he doesn't pitch better he'll be another guy the Phillies are stuck with. When he's the A.J. we saw earlier in the year or last year, he's a guy you want out there in a tough situation. Right now, you wouldn't touch him." In his last six starts he has a 7.25 ERA, after posting a 2.06 ERA in his first seven.
- The Rays will have to get at least three top players for left-hander David Price and if they don't get that offer this summer, they'll probably pull back and wait until the offseason. Price, of course, still has great stuff, but his velocity is down, which is always a red flag. There's also no guarantee that he'll re-sign with the team that trades for him, which could keep the Rays from getting the haul they want.
- Rockies veteran Michael Cuddyer didn't appear to be one of the possibly available outfielders at the deadline a month ago, but he could be if Colorado's slide continues. The 35-year-old is a great clubhouse presence and would draw trade interest along with Drew Stubbs. Cafardo mentions the Red Sox as a club that could have interest in Stubbs as they seek an outfielder with power.
- The Yankees, Rangers, Angels, Mariners, and Tigers (if they lose Max Scherzer) are among the teams who will line up if Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester hits the open market. On their end, Boston must decide whether to go beyond a fifth year because the other teams surely will.
- The A's nearly traded right-hander Jim Johnson to the Marlins last week, so, they're clearly willing to move him. Cafardo mentions the Orioles, Yankees, and Tigers as clubs that could have interest, but his rocky start and onerous contract make him a gamble.
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Another Bite At The Apple: Opt-Out Clauses In MLB
An opt-out clause is the ultimate safety net for an MLB player. Typically employed with deals of least five guaranteed years, an opt-out clause is inserted in the middle of the term and allows the player to abandon the rest of his contract and become a free agent.
Alex Rodriguez started the opt-out trend with his monster free agent deal with the Rangers in December 2000, and in total, ten players have received opt-out clauses. Six of those clauses have come due, and only one of those players, Vernon Wells, didn't secure additional money at the time. C.C. Sabathia leveraged his ability to opt out to add one year and $30MM to an already record-setting deal. The others — A-Rod, J.D. Drew, A.J. Burnett, and Rafael Soriano — got to take another lucrative bite at the apple of free agency.
A Deal-Making Idea
On the night before the 2005 Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, agent Darek Braunecker had a client in A.J. Burnett who he felt was on an island in terms of being the best pitcher available. It was at that point Braunecker conceived of the idea of asking for an opt-out clause in Burnett's deal. "I wanted to create something that might add additional value to the deal as opposed to just the monetary component of it," explained Braunecker in a January conversation.
Burnett's five-year, $55MM deal with the Blue Jays came together quickly once the team agreed to include an opt-out clause after the third year. "Quite honestly, it was a deal-maker for us," said Braunecker. "I presented the idea to [Blue Jays GM] J.P. [Ricciardi] and told him that we had another club that had already agreed to that provision, and that if he was willing to do it that he would have a deal. So, really, no pushback to speak of. He obviously had to get approval from [club president] Paul Godfrey, and Paul gave his blessing on it almost immediately and that's essentially what concluded those negotiations." Braunecker added, "It really wasn't much of a challenge, to be honest with you."
Three years later, agent Greg Genske had the enjoyment of negotiating on behalf of the offseason's best available starting pitcher, C.C. Sabathia, and eventually landed a record-setting seven-year, $161MM deal with an opt-out clause after the third year. There seems to be some disagreement about who proposed the clause. Back in 2008, Matt Gagne of the New York Daily News quoted Yankees GM Brian Cashman saying, "I offered it. They never asked for it. They never said they were afraid of New York, I never heard that….Just in case it was an issue, I went to their house and I said, 'I think you're going to love it here. But let me just throw this out there.'" Genske disputed Cashman's account, telling me in January this year, "That's not true at all. That was a negotiated item that was difficult to get the Yankees to agree to. It was the last item agreed to."
The sheer rarity of opt-out clauses suggests they're not something teams are readily offering up. Only ten opt-out clauses have been given out in total, though two of them came in January this year for Excel Sports Management clients Clayton Kershaw and Masahiro Tanaka. According to Cot's Baseball Contracts, 52 MLB contracts have been worth $100MM or more. Only seven of those included opt-out clauses. Asked if he's surprised we've seen so many top of the market deals without opt-out clauses, Genske replied, "I don't think I'm surprised. It certainly is a big deal for a club. If a club's going to commit themselves to those kinds of dollars, then they don't get the benefit of the upside fully if the player has the right to opt out. I certainly understand clubs' resistance to do it."
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In case you missed it from Friday, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark provided an interesting look at the views of 23 MLB executives on the still-concluding off-season. Intervening events already have impacted some of the conclusions (and will continue to do so), but the piece is chock full of interesting observations nonetheless. Among them: whether or not the money was all wisely spent, the voters say that the Yankees are the most improved team in the American League. A comparatively quiet off-season from the National League left the Nationals as the most improved club on that side (largely on the back of the Doug Fister trade), with the Padres a somewhat surprising choice for the second slot. As for least improved, the Orioles and Blue Jays top the list on the AL side, though Baltimore has already made an off-season altering move and Toronto still could. (The Tigers came in third.) The Reds and Pirates pulled up the rear among National League teams. After the Fister deal (an "all-time heist," as Stark summed up the collective viewpoint), voters liked the Rays' trade for Ryan Hanigan and the Athletics' acquisition of Jim Johnson.
Here are notes on some other free agent situations around the game …
- Last we checked in with lefty Barry Zito, it was to learn that his option was being declined by the Giants. The reason, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, is that Zito has apparently not done anything to pursue a contract. Though he is not necessarily hanging up his spikes for good, says Heyman, the 36-year-old will seemingly not pitch in 2014.
- Southpaw Oliver Perez is considering offers from four clubs, tweets Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. A decision is expected in short order.
- Swingman Chad Gaudin tweeted today that he is in line for surgery and expects to be at 100% in three months. Gaudin, was recently released by the Phillies when he failed his physical, did not disclose details of his malady.
- Outfielder Tyler Colvin could still end up with the Orioles, tweets Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Baltimore somewhat infamously blew up its contract with the 28-year-old after he failed his physical.
- A.J. Burnett was mistaken when he said that the Orioles did not express much interest in him, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). In fact, says Rosenthal, Baltimore made multiple offers but Burnett wanted to pitch in the National League.
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Here's the latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports:
- Rival executives aren't all enthusiastic about Craig Kimbrel's new deal with the Braves, citing the downside risk in long-term deals for closers. Rosenthal notes, however, that Kimbrel's new contract could reduce the Braves' payouts in what would have been his arbitration years.
- The Braves' new ballpark galvanized the team's recent extension spree, GM Frank Wren says.
- The Red Sox have enough depth that they don't need to worry about replacing Ryan Dempster in their rotation. The $13.25MM they would have paid Dempster also might not have a huge impact on whether or not they sign Stephen Drew. Signing Drew would cost the Red Sox the compensation pick they would receive if he were to sign elsewhere, and it would have implications for youngsters Xander Bogaerts and Will Middlebrooks as well.
- A.J. Burnett says the two years he spent with the Pirates marked a new phase of his career. "I found who I was again, I guess," says Burnett. "I will never put myself in the same category as a (Roy) Halladay, ever. But as far as mentor-wise and player relations-wise, I became that guy over there. … It showed me who I was, who I could have been for a long time that I wasn't." After the Yankees traded him to Pittsburgh, Burnett emerged as a leader to younger pitchers like Jeff Locke and Charlie Morton.
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There are many environmental issues that are important to us. Do you think that an environmental issue that is important to us here may be important to someone who lives far away? Maybe or maybe not. What may concern us locally, such as recycling of cans and newspapers, may not be as important to someone in another country who is most worried about just having clean water to drink.
Sometimes we can look at a list of environmental issues, such as trash, recycling, water and air pollution, oil and gas consumption, acid rain, global warming, and ozone holes and place them into three categories: community, country and world. We examine the list and determine which issues concern our own community (like a neighborhood trash clean up), which issues concern our whole country (like high gas prices or acid rain), and those issues which might concern the entire world (like the effects of global warming). People in our community can be surveyed to find out what issues are the most important to them. Likewise, people in different areas of our country can be surveyed to determine what the issues are for our country. And lastly, people in other countries can be surveyed to determine what environmental issues concern the whole world.
Engineers must understand the many different environmental issues that exist in order to solve problems in the best way for the community, the country and the world. First, engineers must understand if an issue affects more than a single community. If it does have a broad community affect, then engineers may work to solve at least some of the issues present for other communities as well. Engineers will research and fully understand the environmental issue, talk to the many different people it affects — including in other countries — and design possible solutions that will benefit everyone involved.
Today, we are going to look at a list of environmental issues that may or may not seem important. We are going to think about whether the issues on our list affect our community, our country or the world. Then, we are going to ask people in our community whether they think the issues are a problem just for them, the country or the entire world in order to determine what people are concerned about. As engineers, we could use the information we gather to help us decide on solutions that will help everyone involved.
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You may need to model how to tally the results.
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Pre-Activity Assessment
Review: Review the list of environmental issues. Add any new items that come to mind and combine any items that are similar. (Help students combine/expand their lists until they have about 10-15 issues.)
Activity Embedded Assessment
Prediction: Before the students begin their surveys, ask them to predict what they think will be the biggest environmental issue in each category (community, country or world). They should record this prediction on the Issues Awareness Question Sheet.
Graphing: Ask the students to make a bar graph of the results of the class tally.
Post-Activity Assessment
Discussion Questions: Discuss answers as a class to the questions on the Issues Awareness Question Sheet.
Activity Extensions (Return to Contents)
Have students interview different environmentalists, community members, local government officials, etc. about what they believe are the biggest environmental issues facing the community, the country and the world. (Note: During election time, much of this information can be found in political fliers, on the internet and in newspapers.) Compare these results to the original class survey.
Activity Scaling (Return to Contents)
For 3rd grade, limit the list to about 5 choices and focus on only one area (the community, the country or the world). Also, consider a class tally/graph that is more hands-on (for example, placing pictures of people on a table/graph).
For 4th grade, do the activity as is.
For 5th grade, small student groups could be responsible for surveying larger sample sizes and/or different populations (students/peers, teachers/parents, local environmental engineers, local government officials, etc.) As a class, compare and contrast the different results from the different populations. Consider focusing on why there may be similarities between some groups and such differences between others. Also, students can change tally data into percents and create pie graphs for each area (community, country, and world).
References (Return to Contents)
Chandler, Pauline. Environmental Issues (Hand-On Minds-On Science Series): Intermediate, Westminster, California: Teacher Created Materials, Inc., 1994.
ContributorsAmy Kolenbrander, Jessica Todd, Malinda Schaefer Zarske, Janet Yowell
Copyright© 2005 by Regents of the University of Colorado.
Supporting Program (Return to Contents)Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
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The contents of this digital library curriculum were developed under a grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education and National Science Foundation GK-12 grant no. 0338326. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policies of the Department of Education or National Science Foundation, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.


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It's English film director, producer and cultural icon Alfred Hitchcock's birthday today. He died in 1980, though his films continue to be some of the most influential in film history.
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Lenin Square - Hanoi.
This image sums up Hanoi for me; it is a collection of contradictions. Lenin, the great influence on Ho Chi Minh (ergo why he has his own square), look out at a stand of ATMs from all different banks. Socialism watching Capitalism take over; all this is in the shadow of the War Museum and the ancient flag tower.
I want to go to Vietnam so much.
Communist—>Good idea BUT We are too flawed to achieve that:(
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Nov 18, 2010
The Associated Press/Wichita Eagle: "Attorney General-elect Derek Schmidt promised Tuesday that within days of taking office, he will bring Kansas into a legal challenge of the federal health care law approved earlier this year. Schmidt said he's already consulting with other attorneys general about existing lawsuits in federal courts. A Republican, he takes office Jan. 10. … Schmidt, the Kansas Senate's majority leader, unseated Democratic incumbent Steve Six, who had refused to have Kansas join other states in challenging the health care law" (Hanna, 11/17).
The Associated Press/Bloomberg Businessweek: The Goldwater Institute, a Phoenix-based advocacy group "is asking a federal judge for a preliminary injunction to block ... a provision [in the federal health law] that would restrict Congress' ability to repeal a new board" that will "set Medicare policy and health care payment rates" (11/17).
Stateline.org: "Though a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general over the Obama administration's new health care law is receiving the lion's share of media attention, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers also wants its voice heard in the court battle — in support of the controversial legislation. Seventy-one legislators from 26 states have asked for permission to file a legal brief in support of the health care law, according to The Hill, a congressional newspaper in Washington. The group includes representatives from a dozen states where the governor or the attorney general is already formally lined up against the law" (Gramlich, 11/17).
This is part of Kaiser Health News' Daily Report - a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. The full summary of the day's news can be found here and you can sign up for e-mail subscriptions to the Daily Report here. In addition, our staff of reporters and correspondents file original stories each day, which you can find on our home page.
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I was so freaking happy, looking forward to a Warblers performance and it got cut! This sucks :/
The Warblers are my fav's, okay?
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I would kill for extended versions. of all seasons. bet glee would suddenly make so much more sense?!
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Imagine we Rediff Q&A member making a movie.......so please select the persons for each and every character and also suggest the name of movie ...........
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Name of movie shud be : Ek rediff mein LAKHO faltoo :)) Hero shud be : the person, who is rightnow at TOP in rediff points :)) lol Heroine shud be : The LADY, who is maximum scorer here And i think we all are best for EXTRAS or CHARACTER ROLES.Answered by urmila, 13 Mar '08 01:35 pm
Producer Director Malik Seema Presents JAB PYAR Q AND A SE HOTA HAI Starring : Cyrus Irany as grand father Four bros....Jameel,(he can play the role of Manoj kumar) cocktail,Mohd yousef, and Prashant sharma Three sisters Rukhsana ,Nilsha Mitali Professors in college ...Joyoti sen for physics,PK 1st and me as school teacher Heroin ; Rukhsana ....hero she has to find out. Minti cool as head of the marriage bureau Villain have to find out Comedy Roll Ankit shivam Now you have to write storyAnswered by ANURADHA PATHAKJ, 13 Mar '08 02:06 pm
Movie - Anjaane Dost par pehchani Dosti subject - online friendship Star Caste - All members of the forum Villain - Moderator + Office Server who makes user to quit or unable to be togetherAnswered by Rukhsana.Siddiqui, 13 Mar '08 01:37 pm
Name of the movie- Enjoyment Producer-Cocktail Raj Director-Ankit Shivam Hero-Prashant Sharma Heroine-Rukhsana Siddiqui Hero's father-Rajnesh Rediff Hero's mother-To be selected by the father Heroine's father-Cyrus Irani Heroine's mother-To be selected by the father Heroine's sister-Anuradha Pathak J Heroine's brother-Hitler Hero's buddy-Nisha Kulkarni College Principal-Omega Make up-Joyoti Sen Photographer-Manish Varma Set/Art Decoration-Minticool Lyricist-Jameel Ahmed Choreographer-Parul Advani Costume designer-Tushar Kher Villain-No one as it is a feel good movie Distributor-Seema MalikAnswered by Mitali Choudhury, 15 Mar '08 01:36 pm
Name of the movie: Questions that are not answered. Hero: Mr. Neurons Nautillus. Heroin: Ms Malik Seema Villain: Mr. Hitler Comedian: Mr. Good boy Father of Hero: Mr. Sitapati Rao. Director: Mr. RajkumarAnswered by Electra, 13 Mar '08 03:41 pm
Name : Q&A College Producer : Malik Seema Director : Moderator Hero : To be finalised by the forum Heroin : To be finalised by the forum Villain & his team : All Abuse Reporters Supporting Cast : All Q&A membersAnswered by Cocktail, 13 Mar '08 03:04 pm
VERY GOOD, THE MOVIE SHOULD BE A COMEDY. NAME OF THE MOVIE: - TUM MUJHE SAWAAL DO MAI TUMHE JAWAB DOONGAAnswered by channi, 13 Mar '08 01:45 pm
Actor- Cocktail Raz Actress- Rukhsana Side Hero- Manish Verma Side Heroine-sheetal k Villain- Moderator-jefferyr Comedian- sk anarkat Character role- Roopa vathy Special appearance- Kishorevittalmanagalore Dialouges- Arun Mishra Script- Omega Lyrist- Richie Cameraman- Jyoty sen Make up- Mitaly Chaudhary Director- Ankit shivam Producer- Paniwalla A. Film Name- 'Flop Show' Director-Answered by ankit shivam, 13 Mar '08 01:39 pm
It'll be based on d reality of virtual world Film name---asli zindagi nakli log I'll play d leads role of a 20 yrs age guy aur heroine dhoondhna aapka kaam hai Director---rajneesh rediffAnswered by prashant sharma, 13 Mar '08 01:39 pm
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The Films of David Fincher: THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
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[With the upcoming release of his new film Gone Girl, I'm taking a look back at the work of director David Fincher. These articles contain spoilers.]
Up to this point in this series, I've mostly sided with Fincher, his decisions, and his thoughts on his movies. But even by his own metric and intentions, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is almost a complete and utter failure. I understand why Fincher would feel a kinship with Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), but his reasons for making the movie—the prospect of an R-rated franchise and the relationship between Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) and Salander—are, respectively, superficial and underdeveloped. Looking over the making-of documentary and his commentary track, I'm astonished at the gulf between Fincher's intentions and what the movie presents.