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I've seen some interesting, innovative and flat-out weird ways that colleges have marketed to students. When I was on the receiving end, the 'interesting' factor in admissions was just starting to climb — but the most I remember are some packages and postcards with wild designs that made colleges look like they were trying too hard to be cool.
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- June 15, 2013 - 08:38
I cannot figure out exactly what the author is trying to say. So a majority of our Senators come from the Avalon. So do a majority of our population. He lists the total area of NL vs that of the Avalon and uses this to argue why more representation needs to come from West of Goobies. What the author fails to point out is the relative population density of the two regions. NL may be over 405,000 sq.km but how much of that land (mostly in Labrador and the main portion of the island) is uninhabited? Because some in Brigus is further from an uninhabited region in central NL than someone in Gander, does it make them less entitled to a say over it? His argument also fails to mention the mobility of our population. I would be regarded as a townie by anyone (7th generation even) yet even a die-hard urban townie like me has roots from all over the island. And seeing the various forms of accents I hear in town these days not to mention the rapid growth of the Pentecostal church in McDonald Drive I would argue that there are many with much stronger rural roots than me. I'm all for a Triple-E Senate. But the E for equality means provincial. To continue to divide it further is pointless.
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I'm not sure what the point is of this letter. There will never be any one system of representation that will please everyone. I'm of the belief that politicians are selected to represent people and not the rocks and trees of square kilometers. Representation should be, and usually is, by population regions. It's not always an equitable representation. The NE Avalon accounts for 39% of the population (something not mentioned in the letter) but has 29% of the seats in the HOA and 29% of the province's seats in the HOC. Likewise, the Avalon is home to over half of the provincial population but representation in the HOA and HOC do not reflect this population. At the other end is Labrador, with 5% of the population but holding 8% of the seats in the HOA and 14% of our seats in HOC.


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Buckcherry: Details about Confessions revealed
By Oliver Lippert Jan 8, 2013, 17:02 GMT
The Californian band Buckcherry will release their sixth studio album Confessions on February 13.
It will be the first domestic release with new label Century Media Records. The longplayer will be made available via Eleven Seven Music in other parts of the world.
Confessions is a loose concept album about the notion of the seven deadly sins and inspired by events in singer Josh Todd's childhood.
"Confessions" track listing:
01. Gluttony
02. Wrath
03. Nothing Left But Tears
04. The Truth
05. Greed
06. Water
07. Seven Ways To Die
08. Air
09. Sloth
10. Pride
11. Envy
12. Lust
13. Dreamin' Of You
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Arguably the biggest hurdle holding back the 3D printing revolution is the speed that objects are printed out at. This still holds true whether it be home 3D printing of plastic jugs, or large industrial scale 3D printers making parts for aircraft. Now the US Government, seeing the potential in 3D printing for everything from the military to space research, has given funds to a 3D printing company to try to speed up the process…by up to 500 times!
Speed. We do not like to wait. Printing a document on a laser printer makes us antsy and that's fairly quick. Printing a large item on many 3D printers takes an eternity, but the U.S. Government wants to help. The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has asked machine tool manufacturer Cincinnati Incorporated to help increase the speed and print size of 3D printing — 200 to 500 times faster and 10 times the size.
Currently, 3D printing is slow; so slow that it would take you days to print a large product. Many of the print beds, often less than one cubic foot, are built to print small items and even those take a few hours. Compared to traditional means of manufacturing, that crank out products by the minute, 3D printing is not yet fast enough for our mobile, want-it-now world.
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quick•enˈkwɪk ən(v.t.)
to make more rapid; accelerate; hasten:
She quickened her pace.
to give vigor to; stimulate:
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to restore life to; revive:
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(of a fetus in the womb) to begin to manifest signs of life.
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quickener, invigorator, enlivener(noun)
an agent that gives or restores life or vigor
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This Administration's policies regarding the so-called "Arab Spring" have been a disaster. Yes, a disaster.
"On today's anniversary of 9/11, the memory of that clear day still remains as vivid as it was then. When I saw President George W. Bush in Florida on that fateful morning, little did we know what would unfold a few hours later. After the devastating news of the terrorist attacks, I could not shake off my anger then, and still to this day, of these barbaric acts that killed thousands of innocent lives, including the elderly, women and children. It's been eleven years now and this war to keep us safe at home and the world free from these dangerous terrorists continues.
American Conservative Union (ACU) today issued the following statement from ACU Chairman Al Cardenas:
"We are thrilled to hear that T. Boone Pickens has thrown in the towel on the NAT GAS Act. It was a classic example of the federal government attempting to pick winners and losers within an industry and that's why the ACU fought so hard against this misguided policy. ACU will continue to monitor this legislation and will act swiftly to make sure that the NAT GAS Act does not go anywhere"
American Conservative Union Chairman Al Cardenas,Gregg Keller and RSLC's Chairman Ed Gillespie and President Chris Jankowski hosted Nuestra Noche party Tuesday night, drawing several GOP headliners, including Sen. Marco Rubio. The Florida Republican said on stage, 'Republicans sure know how to party!'
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Are you looking for a way to get healthy, lose weight and generally have more energy? Why not start walking! It's easy, you need no special equipment, and just thirty minutes a day can dramatically improve and extend your life. Plus, walking is often the gateway to a more active lifestyle. We have all heard that we should be getting about 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity everyday. The statistics show that almost two-thirds of the adult population in the US is overweight and fewer than 25% meet the Surgeon General's recommendation for physical activity. But how do we fit more activity into our busy schedules? How often do you walk to the store as opposed to using your car? Do you know your neighbors well or do you simply wave to them as you pull your car out of your driveway? Do you feel reluctant to walk in your neighborhood due to excessive traffic, lack of sidewalks, or dangerous crosswalks?
If you find that you spend a lot more time in your car during the day rather than walking that may not entirely be your fault. For the past century, we've turned our neighborhoods and cities from a pedestrian-based culture to a car-based culture. This rise in daily convenience has led to a more sedentary lifestyle for many Americans. Now the time has come to weave activity back into our lives and work to make our communities more pedestrian-friendly.
On April 8th and 9th Champaign-Urbana will be hosting a preeminent expert on walking and active living, Mark Fenton. Mark Fenton is an entertaining, persuasive, and knowledgeable walking advocate; one the nation's foremost experts on the activity; the former editor-at-large of WALKING Magazine; host of the March 2000 PBS pledge special, Walk to a Better Life; and now host of the new PBS series, America's Walking.
Mark is a vocal pedestrian advocate and recognized authority on public health issues and the need for community, environmental, and public-policy initiatives to encourage more walking and bicycling. He is the health representative to the Partnership for a Walkable America and he's also author of the new book, The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss and Fitness.
Mark will share with us how people have transformed their lives by simply walking and how we can transform our community into a healthier community. If you would like to learn how to begin living a more active lifestyle and what you can do to help our community become more walkable join us for two free events. April 8th: A Walkable Community/Safe Routes Workshop 2:30 to 5:00 PM Illini Union, University of Illinois Preregistration required - Contact: Rose Hudson at 217-398-4206 or Cynthia Hoyle 217-278-9059
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Hello, my name is Nick Gainer. I'm a member of Champaign County Health Care Consumers. Tuesday, March 24th is a single-payer health coverage lobby day in Springfield. We invite you to join our downstate delegation traveling to the capitol to support House Bill 311 - the "Health Care for All Illinois Act". Participants can attend a press conference, provide testimony to the House Health Committee hearing, and attend a reception at the governor's mansion with Governor Quinn.
Thousands of people are losing their jobs and health insurance everyday, suffer from medical problems and can't afford the treatment, or are overwhelmed by medical debt and forced into bankruptcy. For too long, private insurance companies have decided who can receive healthcare, and now we find ourselves in the middle of a healthcare access crisis. While the private insurance lobbyists in Washington drown out the voices of the majority of the public who are demanding a state-sponsored health insurance, Illinois has the opportunity to listen to its people and support healthcare reform for everyone.
Similar to Medicare, HB 311 would create a single-payer healthcare system that would ensure no Illinois resident would go uninsured. The coverage would include doctor, hospital, long-term, mental health, dental and vision care, prescription drugs and medical supplies. There would be no more premiums, co-payments or deductibles - practices created by private insurance companies which inhibit access to care and unfairly burden low-income people. Under a single-payer system, the government pays for healthcare delivered in the private sector. Doctors remain in private practice and the government does not own or manage medical practices or hospitals. The program would pay for itself by eliminating wasteful private insurance profits and administration, such as paperwork and billing, which currently account for 24% of every healthcare dollar.
Join us in Springfield on March 24th! Go to www.heathcareconsumers.org for more information on how to take action and to RSVP. That's www.healthcareconsumers.org. Transportation will be provided.
Hi, I'm Laurel Prussing, Mayor of Urbana.
Every day we hear about the economic crisis our nation and our world is going through. Millions of jobs have been lost. Businesses are going under and many governments are going into huge debt.
How is the world-wide recession affecting Urbana? On the down side we have had some major projects delayed and we have some struggling businesses, like everywhere else. On the plus side, eight new businesses opened in January and February this year, despite the recession, a testament to the economic vitality of Urbana-even in hard times.
We have a wealth of fine local restaurants in Urbana. If you haven't been to breakfast, lunch, or dinner here lately, you are in for some real treats.
A remarkable 96 businesses have opened or expanded in Urbana during the past four years. The significant growth in retail stores and restaurants has brought in enough sales tax to cushion the city budget through this economic downturn.
Urbana will be able to continue providing the same level of services without raising taxes.
The Urbana city budget is lean, but not mean. Lean, in that we pay our bills on time and we have no debt. Not mean-Urbana is the biggest local government contributor to social service agencies. We recognize their contribution to struggling families and to the quality of life for all of us.
Champaign County did not suffer the housing market speculation that led to a sudden drop in home values in many parts of the United States. We are fortunate that our local economy, while certainly not recession-proof, does better than most.
In addition, we are being helped by the federal stimulus money, including $2 million dollars for Windsor Road improvements east to High Cross Road. This will free up local money for other badly-needed maintenance for both the city of Urbana and the county.
Many people do not realize the high degree of cooperation that exists between local governments in Champaign County. Representatives of Urbana, Champaign, Champaign County, Savoy, the University of Illinois and the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District were able to work out an equitable plan to divide the federal money.
Millions of federal dollars will be spent here to increase energy efficiency and lower utility bills. Urbana is committed to sustainable use of energy and water. Green jobs will be created in the process.
Considering all the factors at work, Urbana will be able to continue to provide excellent public services, despite the recession, and without resorting to a tax increase. When the economy eventually turns around, we will be poised to move forward.
Hi. This is Rob McColley, the independent candidate for mayor of Urbana.
The last few months of Urbana City Council meetings were enlivened by weekly protests from citizens, representing all points of the political spectrum, voicing outrage over Urbana's so-called "criminal nuisance" ordinance.
This is the law which would penalize landlords for the behavior of their tenants.
My cynical response is that the outraged citizens shouldn't worry. Urbana does not enforce its nuisance laws anyway.
In 1972 the U.S. Congress established the Office of Noise Abatement and Control, or ONAC. But in 1981, the Reagan Administration defunded ONAC -- giving the responsibility back to the states, and cities like Urbana.
Non-auditory effects of noise exposure include elevated blood pressure, loss of sleep, increased heart rate, cardiovascular constriction, labored breathing, and changes in brain chemistry. According to the World Health Organization's Guidelines for Community Noise, "these health effects, in turn, can lead to social handicap, reduced productivity, decreased performance in learning, absenteeism in the workplace and school, increased drug use, and accidents."
Study after study has shown that children who live in neighborhoods with chronic noise nuisance perform worse in school. As usual, the victims tend to be from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and minorities.
Right now, the Urbana police will shut down a kegger if it's keeping you awake. But there's no city officer responsible for quieting chronic noise nuisance -- whether it's barking dogs or modified exahust systems on cars, and motorcycles.
It's not really a police matter anyway. It's a community development issue.
If you seek quiet enjoyment of your home, Urbana expects YOU to do the work. YOU have to stand up in court and face your neighborhood bully. Even if you have three children to watch over, even if you are confined to a wheelchair, even if you are 80 years of age and not as nimble as you once were.
Some cities have an Ombudsman -- a public advocate. Other towns have "Livability Court." In either case, it's not the victim who's expected to enforce the ordinance. It's the professional. Urbana can have that, too.
Government taxes citizens. In return, it provides services. One of these services is upholding and enforcing the law.
Government usually does not ask the people to police, and prosecute law breakers. But that's how Urbana handles nuisance issues.
It's a bad idea. It's a dangerous idea.
Would you care to know how many innocent victims have been assaulted, or KILLED, because they confronted bothersome neighbors?
The judges who adjudicate disputes between neighbors will tell you "when it's neighbor versus neighbor, it's never over."
That's why I decided to run for Mayor of Urbana. Urbana is a lovely place to live, raise children, and grow old. I'd like to make sure that it's lovely for everybody.
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Versions of Truth: 'Normalising' Sex Work or Is Sex a Matter of Labour?
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It's 11pm and I just got home from the library. And, I should not forget that it's also Friday. I was just in the library, reading and trying to choose which book I should write about for my paper on 'social research and methodology' class. I was with my friend, Bea, who, on the other hand was reading on sexual violence. She made up her mind on writing a short critique on the methodology of it. Essentialist as it may sound, it is not so surprising that even in the library when two close girl friends are seated together, they can't help but to cut the silence between them to have little chats. This is always true in our case. It would seem that every time we encounter terms or concepts that interest or bother us, we just have to discuss them whether we're reading the same book or not, whether we only get to finish a paragraph, a page or a chapter the moment we seat down. This is the reason why I'm writing now because so many thoughts came up after our conversations.
I came across the terms 'feminist standpoint epistemology' where the researcher let the 'researched' speak for themselves (i.e., women) and 'post-modern feminism' where there are multiple narratives and therefore multiple truths as well. This was the time I asked her about her thoughts on prostitution—if she is in favour of legalising it or not.
She said, 'Absolutely, not. Women are being exploited.'
While I totally agree with her, I still used the newly acquired terminologies to argue for the sake of discourse. 'What if, prostitution is considered a regular job?'
'No, that can't be.'
'Why not? If intellectuals use their mind to earn money, why can't they use sex to get paid? Why should it be such a big deal if you use your sex than your mind for your job?'
'That's false consciousness.'
'But whose consciousness are we talking about? From whose point of view, Bea? Is it false consciousness on their part because we say so? Because we have so many constructions about it that we tend to give it a different post? What if they say, it's their body, their choice?'
'They are oppressed in that kind of work. They don't have the power to say no.'
'But aren't labourers oppressed too? Often, if not all the time, they can't say no or else they'll lose their jobs and their family will starve. What if they use that same argument with us, saying that their family will starve if they don't do it?'
'There should be options.'
'Like work in another job that's oppressive too, like domestic work somewhere?'
'I will argue,' she said, 'that most of the prostitutes are forced to do that work but if they have another option, they will choose a different life.'
'But how do we protect those women, if the law won't side with them?'
'The law should punish clients, the pimps, the capitalists for what they're doing with those women.'
'I agree but the society does not see the clients, the pimps, the capitalists. They see only the women, how they "pollute" the community.'
'That's true. Arggghh, it's so complicated! I hate it when they misjudge those women, they don't even know what they have to endure. Women are the victims. They are not at fault. Why doesn't society get it?'
It occurred to me how dangerous the concept of multiple truths is. On the one hand, it's true that we have to accept different realities, different experiences as legitimate but how far can we go? It reminded me of two people I met in a conference in Mexico 3 years ago: first, was a contemporary, then college student who worked with 'sex workers' right in Hong Kong; and the other, a "Madam" who represented the 'sex workers' organisation (or a sex workers rights organisation). Both of them supplied my arguments with Bea. But remembering the first time I met Madam, when she said to me that 'those women have no choice', I doubted that it was the case with the women she "handled" because in the group that she managed, it was the so-called 'first class'. At the back of my mind, I was thinking if she just wanted to protect her business and that's why she was fighting to legalise sex work or she was really sincere in helping them. I wondered how well she really represented those women, that her voice was theirs. Of course, I didn't want to sound judgmental. I didn't know enough about her or her line of work to make a critical judgment. I just stayed quiet. I was aware, too, of the power relation among women especially when talk of age. I was certain, I'd get the statement: you're still young and you don't know anything. She even commented, 'It's like this: you give your boyfriend free sex, why not ask him to pay?' But why would I ever think that a consented sex with my boyfriend is a service? Because I'm young and I think it's love?
Are there better truths? Better realities? Am I and Bea discrediting the idea of legalising prostitution because of our privilege position? Do we just see prostitution as oppressive because we just think of it as oppressive to women when they actually don't see it that way, that sex work is just a regular work? With the multiple truths, the multiple realities, the many feminisms and philosophies we claim to support and defend our action and thinking, what is left to hold? I honestly don't know. But in times of confusion, I will always go back to my values—the things I carry with me no matter what school of thought I learn. And my values tell me that I own my body and therefore I will love it and protect it from exploitation.
Interesting thoughts
It is so wonderful to hear from you again and I hope that you are thriving in your studies and adopted country. Like you, I have heard arguments for both sides of this issue but I think the most compelling was that individuals own their own bodies and their own labor services, and have the right to decide how those labor services should be used. Legalising prostitution can ensure that all exchanges are truly voluntary, protecting an individual's right to "property" (i.e. their body), especially the right not to be coerced. Prostitutes are often beaten and brutalized, with no legal recourse but in a free market for prostitution services, women who are physically harmed would have the same rights to police protection and to legal recourse as the rest of us.
I am not arguing for or against prostitution but this was the most compelling argument I had heard for legalisation. I would love to hear what others think. It sounds as if your studies are providing stimulating food for thought and I wish you all the best for the rest of the academic year. It's great to see you on PulseWire again. Best wishes,


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22 April 2014
Divided by nation, here is the complete list of events.
Caesar Guerini designs a shotgun to exceed the one million round durability mark.
14 April 2014
The new Invictus is a ground breaking target shotgun designed to establish a completely new benchmark for over-and-under shotgun durability.
9 Oktober 2014 - 12 Oktober 2014
Exhibition 09-12 October 2014


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Eugene man sent to prison on intimidation charge
A Eugene man who pleaded guilty to accusations he drove a pickup truck flying a Confederate flag and shouted racial epithets at a terrified mixed-race youth has been sent to prison for violating probation.
The Register-Guard reports 23-year-old Matthew Robert Booster had agreed to complete a cultural awareness class among other steps as part of a plea deal last year on an intimidation charge.
Prosecutors say Booster acknowledged he'd broken the agreement. Other failings included drug use and not reporting properly to probation officers. In court Monday, Judge Jay McAlpin ordered him to serve up to 16 months.
Police say Booster and three teenagers shouted slurs at a 15-year-old boy in downtown Springfield on Memorial Day 2012. The youth hid in bushes until his mother arrived.
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American Airlines recently launched a bunch of new routes from Los Angeles, including Shanghai, Oklahoma City and Tuscon. To celebrate they are giving away free miles with the Fortune Cookie promotion. Simple steps:
1) Click on "Don't have a code?" to generate a code
2) Enter your email address
3) Enter the security code and select the "Accept" box
4) If you don't win any miles the first time, repeat steps 1-3 with different (fake) email addresses until you win.
5) Once you win miles (it took me 12 tries to win a measly 200 miles), just enter your AA number and you you are good to go!
They don't seem to have cookies (ha – no pun intended) to track if you've already had a code, so ostensibly you could do this all day until you get a big prize. This is a good, cheap way to extend the expiration on your AA miles, so it may be worth the 5 minutes of persistence in order to get a prize. Please comment below with your results!
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Mattress King Denver
When looking for a new mattress or bed in the state of Colorado, you cannot go wrong visiting Mattress King Denver. In business for well over a decade, it has established itself as an authority when it comes to all things sleep quality related.
What struck me most when visiting for the first time was the vast array of mattresses and beds on offer. They truly cater to anyone's need. Many Coloradans seem to agree, as the company has been able to expand and open extra stores in de Denver Metro Area, around Boulder and in Colorado Springs. Their flagship store along East 51st Ave in Denver is easy to reach, with ample parking space and a huge collection of mattresses.
Having been a customer since 1999 the Mattress King has never let me down. It is an opinion I seem to share with many of their customers, since reviews on the whole are positive almost without exception. Of course, every company slips up every now and then, but customer service is top notch and any initial wrongdoing has been handily taken care of, online reviews state.
Talking about the collection, Mattress King Denver concentrates on 5 brands of mattresses specifically, namely:
Serta - The Illinois mattress company has established itself as a leading brand, and the Mattress King has been keen to pick up some of their most succesful products. You very well know them from the Counting Sheep advertising campaigns, beautifully made by the famous Aardman Animations. It's range includes a broad choice, from the affordable Gavin to the high end Genius.
Tempur-Pedic - More of a high end choice, Tempur mattresses are of exceptional quality, and it's no surprise that the King chose to carry this particular type. Models start out around $1500, but if you want to go all out The Grand will set you back almost $7000.
Stearns and Foster - part of the Sealy family, these luxury hand made mattresses have made a name for themselves for almost a century. You can hardly go wrong with the expertise this company has built up in the past decades, and they keep on pioneering and being on the forefront of mattress invention.
Simmons - 135 years of experience can't be wrong. Ever since its conception in 1870, the Simmons factory in Wisconsin has been on the cutting edge of sleep technology, especially when it comes to affordability. The Mattress King offers a range of Simmons matresses, from the cheap Treasure Eurotop to the high end Enchanting Star.
Sealy - American quality if you've ever seen it, Sealy has been the big name in US mattress production for over a century. The aforementioned Stearns and Foster are part of this big company. At the Mattress King Denver, you will find the medium priced Hallbrook, with the top product Osborne rounding out at just under $1100.
All in all, the extensive collection and brands of mattresses make the Mattress King Denver the best choice for Coloradans. Don't hesitate to pay them a visit when considering a new mattress for your sleeping needs.


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Welcome to Sarkisian's, Colorado's finest dealer of Antique and contemporary rugs, antiques, fine art and archeological treasures - from Neolithic pottery, circa 1200 B.C., to 20th-century sculpture.
Sarkisian's is a veritable museum of oriental rugs, fine art and archeological treasures.
Sarkisian's is known as one the leading experts in Asian weaving, offering a splendid array of contemporary and antique oriental rugs.
Sarkisian's also offers the finest professional oriental & persian rug cleaning and restoration services in Colorado.
A Colorado tradition since 1891.


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Ellen Page in Talks to Star in John Belushi Biopic; Dakota Johnson Negotiating for BLACK MASS; Kathryn Hahn and Ed Oxenbould Star in SUNDOWNING
by Dave Trumbore Posted 275 days ago
Here's the latest casting news for the following films:
- Ellen Page is in talks to star opposite Emile Hirsch in Steve Conrad's untitled John Belushi biopic.
- Dakota Johnson is in negotiations to play the love interest of Johnny Depp's Whitey Bulger in Scott Cooper's Black Mass.
- Kathryn Hahn and Ed Oxenbould will star in M. Night Shyamalan's latest effort, Sundowning.
- James Caan has signed on for Jacob Tierney's Preggoland, scripted by and starring Sonja Bennett.
Hit the jump for more on each picture.


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Sea Lion Escapes in West Marin, Burrowing Owl Family Leave Freeway Safely
by Alessandra Bergamin on November 22, 2013
Photo: Mike Baird
This week in Bay Area nature news…
- Sea lion escapes in West Marin, is recaptured in cow pasture. [Marin Independent Journal]
- Marine council wants more info on mice eradication plan for Farallon Islands. [Point Reyes Light]
- Burrowing owl family safely leaves path of Antioch freeway widening. [Contra Costa Times]
- Moss Beach: Low tide beckons starfish and sea anemone seekers. [San Jose Mercury]
- Why the Bay Area should care about California delta. [San Francisco Chronicle]
- Is the new 49ers stadium environmentally friendly or just eco-hype? [Contra Costa Times]
- Oakland Hills voters reject wildfire prevention tax. [Oakland Tribune]
- California water atlas seeks to clarify water issues. [Associated Press/San Francisco Chronicle]
- Artificial oyster reefs planted in San Francisco Bay to bring back the native shellfish. [Contra Costa Times]
- Drakes Bay Oyster Co. effort for rehearing clears hurdle. [Marin Independent Journal]
- Can California Burn its Way Out of its Wildfire Problem? [KQED Blog]
- Richmond's celebrity ranger draws growing crowds to city's national park. [Contra Costa Times]
- Marin creek rules in limbo as salmon group sues county. [Marin Independent Journal]
- Berkeley groups want old railroad bed to be a public park. [Berkeleyside]
- Federal Wildlife Plan Calls for Restoration of Redwood City Salt Ponds. [Save the Bay blog]
- Hearing on gray wolf protection scheduled for Friday in Sacramento. [Sacramento Bee]
- Save Our Seashore voices concern over fences, trees. [Point Reyes Light]
- Extreme Weather: Is This California's Driest Year on Record? [Huffington Post]