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While flawed, they'll likely grab Oscar attention
The year is closing with a strong crop of biographical films - or biopics, as they're known in the trade.
Each is more a pic than a bio, twisting the facts of a fascinating life into a viewer-friendly narrative arc. But all have enough historical and emotional interest to lure potentially large audiences.
Ali takes a hard-hitting look at fast-talking prizefighter Muhammad Ali, a key cultural figure of the 1960s and '70s.
He began his career as Cassius Marcellus Clay, a talented athlete with a gift for gab. He might have had an uncontroversial career if he'd kept the public's eye on his flying fists and fancy footwork. But his personality included a weakness - or genius? - for speaking his mind on hotly debated issues.
Before long, he struck up an edgy relationship with the Black Muslim movement, taking a new name bestowed on him by Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad and making radical comments on civil-rights issues. His reign as heavyweight champion was disrupted when he refused induction into the United States Army, citing religious principles and an angry conviction that white Americans posed more danger to black people than Asian communists ever could.
He won more battles than he lost, athletically and politically, and even his adversaries respected his courage in the ring and everywhere else. Although age and illness eventually dimmed his fame, it's hard to think of a more promising subject for wide-screen treatment.
It's also hard to think of a more appropriate director for the project than Michael Mann, whose previous docudrama on culturally charged issues - "The Insider," about a heroic whistle-blower in the tobacco industry - was smart and gripping.

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Chad Ochocinco Vs. Evelyn Lozada Round 1
Promiscuous women will ruin your wife. It is the equivalent of sticking one bad apple in a barrel. It will ruin the entire bunch. When Evelyn found the condom receipt in the car, she knew Chad was having sex with someone else.
The promiscuous woman's motive is to plant seeds of doubt and insecurity. In order to eventually break up the relationship and get the wife out of the picture, so that she can have a clear path to the throne. Better yet, so that the wife can be a miserable, just like her. The wife can be naive and listen to the promiscuous woman if she wants, but she does not have the wife's best interest in mind.
So, Chad lost his contract and reality show. He is now unemployed, all because of some condoms and a headbutt. We all know that sex with a woman, other than your wife is not worth that. Looking back on it, I am sure that both of them realize they could have used a different method to handle their differences. It was certainly not worth what they lost. We are sure that Evelyn feels the outcome was not worth approaching the situation the way she did. Chad must feel the outcome was not worth the response he gave his wife.
We are all learning about this thing called relationships. None of us are born experts. We are all going to make mistakes. Arguments, unfortunately, are a part of relationships. But these days, you have more and more clashes because women feel that they are as strong as men and no longer want to take a back seat to their husbands.
As men, we think in term of positions. "Hey baby, I am the quarterback and you are my wide receiver." If the wide receiver is arguing with the quarterback, what do you think the chances of them winning the game are? If the wide receiver is trying to play the quarterback position, how many games do you think they are going to win with this role confusion?
I believe that violent conflicts, especially among celebrities, are due to the ever growing strength of women and the fact that roles are being reversed and confused. You cannot have your cake and eat it, too. Either you are the wife, who is traditionally the helpmate, or you are the man, who is traditionally the head of the household. The Most Important 60 Seconds In Any Relationship


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I think it flowered and I missed it. I got to looking at it and found a cluster of stuff growing on the side of one of the trunks. Looks to be loaded with seeds. Is this the case? I dont really know what Im looking at. Here is a pic of the cluster and a couple of the palm itself just for reference. |
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Looks to me like it flowered! Too bad you didnt see it. Thats the bad thing about needle palms, the flowers are hidden under the leaves so unless you look for them, they are hard to notice. At least you got some seeds to try. Not sure if they are viable but they might be. Good luck! -Alex |
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Joe Simpson, father of Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Simpson, is getting his own TV show. Fair enough. If anything, it's weird that he doesn't already have a TV show. It is not like there is not room for him. The world's hunger for human nightmares with no discernible talent and complete disregard for the respect of others or the well-being of their loved ones does not seem to be anywhere near satisfied. But what on Earth is this show?! From the Hollywood Reporter:
Joe Simpson, father and manager of pop stars Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, has teamed with veteran tween and teen series producer Tommy Lynch for a comedy series project set up at Nickelodeon.
The untitled show will be loosely based on Simpson's real-life experience as a psychologist raising two daughters in Texas.
I feel like this is one of those picture games where you have to figure out the 10 things that are wrong with it, but instead of it being, like, a snowman with a carrot for an arm instead of a nose (cool puzzle!) it is, you know, vague details about what sounds like the worst show ever. So, what is wrong with this picture? Answer key after the jump.
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Pawlenty sternly rebuked lawmakers who voted to override his veto of a bill raising the gas tax, local sales taxes and vehicle registration fees to pay for $6.6 billion in transportation projects. Eight Republicans in the Legislature joined every Democrat in supporting the first successful override attempt during Pawlenty's tenure.
"You can mark the calendar, yesterday will be the day that began a tax revolt in Minnesota," Pawlenty said. The bill, he added, "took a bucket of tax increases and dumped it on the head of Minnesotans."
He predicted the bill will haunt DFL House members campaigning for re-election this fall.
House Majority Leader Tony Sertich, DFL-Chisholm, said he was "disappointed to hear about the governor's partisan tone."
"People all around our state understand just how important it is to get Minnesota moving again," Sertich said.
Pawlenty defended his five-day trip to Washington as the critical vote approached. He said he appealed to Republicans by phone to uphold his veto.
He and GOP legislative leaders promised to close ranks and fend off any other tax hikes that come forward this year. That includes any to balance a budget deficit expected to grow in size when a new economic report is released Thursday. The state already faced a projected $373 million deficit.


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Figured my question would fit in this forum. Any one have any tips on shot calling? I watch a couple of Travis Tomasie tip videos but they're very vague. And it's extremely difficult to really find the initial lift of the front sight. I've been doing a lot of practice (I.E. have a target next to me and mark where i believe my shots hit and compare after) but I'm still having a little trouble. I know practice makes perfect but does anyone have any other tips?? please help!
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Use a spotter? Ideally, you don't want to take you muzzle off target.
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Hi Metal, Well, I'm new (here) and I see only one person took a stab at this. If I may. . . Calls and plots is a self diagnostic tool a shooter uses to gauge proficiency and performance. Your shooting eye (both ideally) should remain open during the entire shot sequence. You should remain focused on your front sight (or scope reticle, dot, etc) as the rifle/pistol/shot gun goes into recoil. This is act of making a call. If you are at a range where someone is pulling targets for you and using a shot spotter you will soon discover that when you do things right, the spotter will be in the vicinity of where you last saw the sight just before the shot broke. This is the self diagnostic. From there you plot your shots in some kind of log entry book. during slow fire each individual round should be recorded along with anything noteworthy that took place during the course of fire. You'll do this for awhile and patterns will emerge. Things like groups that shift down and right during offhand stages (assuming your a R/H shooter). This means your trigger control is a bit on the aggressive side and you need to either back off or dope the rifle into the ten ring for this stage of fire. (both are acceptable courses of action btw) When things are going well then it works great, its when you call a shot at three o'clock in the ten ring and it winds up being a flyer out in the seven ring at 11 o clock that you have to worry. I tell students that the follow through portion of marksmanship is the least important out of all the others, but it comprises 50% of a shot sequence. Makes sense?


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Ballet North West Academy employs an experienced staff versed in the graceful traditions of the Vaganova ballet method, as well as a variety of other dance styles. Today's Groupon lets you choose one weekly class for a month from options that include traditional ballet classes, as well as Creative Dance, which teaches ballet, tap, and tumbling to physically dynamic 3- and 4-year-olds. Music and Dance (ages 4–5) focuses on fundamental ballet techniques as well as basic rhythmic patterns, while Pre-Ballet teaches dancers ages 5–7 barre exercises and feet positioning. Hip Hop (ages 6–8) gives kids the choreographed keys to a musical genre that that may cause them to spontaneously burst into rhymes. Small class sizes and a warm, friendly atmosphere make Ballet North West Academy an ideal spot for children to learn the Macarena moves that have made ballet so popular for centuries. Dancers are also entitled to 20% off dance wear.
At Cozmic, the culinary team kneads organic flour made from local Willamette Valley wheat into crusts that are brushed with buttery extra-virgin olive oil. Then, they pile on toppings and set the pies to bake on 700-degree stones. The list of toppings?many of which are also organic, such as the apples?breaks traditional pizza boundaries by including unique options such as kale, and vegetarian meats, which offer an alternative to the eatery?s local sausage, smoked pork, and pepperoni.
These Jersey-Eugene-style fusion pies are the brainchild of Kirk Giudici, also the founder of Rising Moon Organics. When Kirk decided to embark on a second organic foods endeavor by opening a pizzeria, he found himself drawn to a vintage 1945 building that was an Edsel car dealership back when man didn?t travel only by hovercraft. While renovating the 4,000-square-foot auto display room, the same environmental principles that led Kirk to organics undergirded his decorating approach of using only recycled and repurposed materials. As a result, diners sip their homemade fountain sodas and Oregonian microbrews while perched at a bar made from a shuffleboard and lit with dryer-drum light fixtures from Kirk?s Laundromat.
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Two South Carolina brothers have a pair of Beatles autographs -- a menu signed by John Lennon and a publicity photo signed by Ringo Starr -- they collected in 1964, the year the Beatles first visited America. The brothers have cherished these autographs for years but aren't sure if they are real. Tukufu Zuberi takes on the challenge of determining whether these autographs are genuine or forged.
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Hamas has taken to the Hebrew language in its latest effort at psychological warfare. Palestinian Media Watch on Thursday posted a video of a broadcast on Hamas' Al-Aqsa television station from Wednesday which feature threats against Israelis in Hebrew."Zionists, wait and see stabbing attacks everywhere. Wait for suicide attacks on every bus, café and street. Wait for the rage and for revenge for Gaza, wait for the flames of the West Bank and inside you [Israel]," the broadcast threatens.The propaganda video was released as the IDF was carrying out Operation Protective Edge in Gaza aimed at halting rocket fire on Israeli communities."Zionists, do you still remember the rockets that made Tel-Aviv and the Israeli Parliament tremble? We just wanted to tell you that we have thousands of them," the voice in Hebrew warns."Zionists, [we] can reach you above ground and below it. So start counting the number of coffins you'll need in these months."Hamas has released a number of propaganda videos on Youtube since the Gaza operation began, threatening longer, more powerful rockets."Zionists, the resistance has many goals, it has the ability to reach places you thought were safe. Look, they [the rockets] are on their way to you now and will reach you soon."
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Mitochondrial Replacement "three-parent IVF" set for UK go-ahead
Artificially inseminated babies created from the genes of three people could be a reality as early as 2014, with the UK the first to approve so-called mitochondria replacement to prevent inheritable diseases. The controversial procedure involves transferring the genetic material from two parents into an egg from another woman; by removing the donor egg's nucleus, and replacing it with the parents' nucleus, the risk of inherited defects that could have otherwise been passed down to the baby is removed. However, the fact that the child will have DNA from three parents, not two - albeit only around 0.1-percent from the woman who donated the egg - has some genetic modification opponents angry, given IVF embryos are destroyed in the process.


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- Do you stay late at work when no one else will?
- Do you find yourself volunteering for projects because you want the boss to take notice of your hard work ethic, even when you have too much on your plate already?
- Do you find yourself complaining about your workload or how little everyone else is working on a regular basis?
- Do you have an expectation of a huge reward or payoff that never comes from people whom you are expecting to notice your efforts?
- Do you believe your reputation will suffer at work if you come back down to a normal level of work and responsibility? Are you afraid people won't think as highly of you if you aren't taking on the world?
If you said 'yes' to one or more of these questions, you might be a martyr in the workplace.
Many struggle with admitting to being a martyr. After all, what's so wrong with working hard and taking on more and being the one people can depend upon? That's all well and good. You can work hard and be dependable, but it's an attitude that comes along with that which defines the true martyr. And there are a number of reasons why addressing this attitude will help—you and everyone else around you.
- You're an enabler – If you're the one who is always speaking up and taking all the work on, you're not only inundating yourself, but you're also enabling the lazybones of the office. You take all the work from them, and they will happily give it to you. But then you can see how this leads to the feeling of you doing everything while no one else is working. They're not. You took all the work. Then comes the venting and complaining. Martyr.
- You raise expectations – When you keep stepping up to the plate to take on more responsibility, you may be doing it because you want someone to take notice and then give you that reward; but what management will eventually see is someone who is quick and capable and requires additional responsibility, full-time. What you're doing is setting the bar higher for yourself, so that those lofty achievements are always just a bit out of reach. Then, the complaining and moping begin as everyone around you fails to realize just how much you give to the team. Martyr.
- You hurt your health – One of the biggest reasons to let martyrdom go is for the effects it can have on your health. When you're taking it all on and assuming all the responsibility, and then stressing out over what little recognition you're receiving, and falling into a depressed state over how little everyone cares about you, you're doing an injustice to your system. You're being a martyr.
Take a step back. Take a break from work. Decide what you can handle and the boundary of what is too much. Evaluate the performance expectations for your position and your peers to determine what you need to do to accomplish your job in the manner it was created. And remember that it's okay to go above and beyond just so long as it's not regularly and you're not making everyone else around you pay for your generous spirit.


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Feeling really down in the dumps and friend-less in nursing school...advice needed - page 3
Hi. I am 1 semester away from being done with nursing school. I am a really high achiever and get fantastic grades in both the lecture and clinical portions of my program. At the beginning of... Read More
2Nov 21, '12 by meatballgirlHi there:
Guess what? I'm in the EXACT same situation as you. I'm the "loner" in my class because what's happened to you happened to me. And there is a very "mean girl" in my class who will ostracize, blackball, etc. anyone who tries to be nice to me. I brought a cake into pot luck tonight and no one ate any piece of it. We started out as best friends in the class but I pulled away after I discovered how "crazy" she was. Borderline. But that's another story. Anyway, I feel the same way you do. I'm super smart. I get good grades. And I actually care about learning. So I know how you feel. I'm feeling the same thing.
So chin up. Ignore them. Being mean to someone elses unfortunately does not up your IQ. So forget those idiots and stay focused. And take every opportunity to study and avoid the drama.
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0Nov 21, '12 by Live.&.LearnCongratulations on doing so well!!! I'm sorry your feeling so down, keep your head up, your almost there! I feel like a total outcast myself most of the time, but this will pass and you will be on to bigger and better things!
1Nov 21, '12 by Red35Don't be down! Same thing happens in all nursing schools...it's high school all over. Some people are there to learn and some people are there to make others miserable.
When you get out in the field you will make life long friends.
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0Nov 23, '12 by EarthhAngel2013, ADN, BSN, CNA, LVN, RNCongratulations! I feel compelled to write on the other end of this spectrum. I have struggled with nursing school since I started, and finally I met a woman, who helped me find a better way to study. I was in danger of flunking out of the program. If we can maintain a 73 average and then have a B in clinical, we can stay in the program with remediation, so my goal was to just make it up to a 73. I had a F--. The next test was the week of drop date. I attended 2 study groups, one I didn't find helpful at all with a woman in my clinical group, I guess because I hadn't yet started studying yet, nothing felt like it was sinking in. The next was later that same night. This woman, showed me a better way of studying. I just get it better this way. My grades have gone from a F-- to an B+. Because I just understand it all better. I am extremely grateful to this woman, and I have continued to attend study groups with her. In one test I achieved my 73 average mark with a B+ on that test. The exam the following week a B+ again. Which I am able to finally say I'm passing (75.4) and won't have to do our extremely hard remediation program. In two extremely good exam days I have achieved my goal of being able to continue on with my classmates, and graduate in May. If I can do 2 more the week of final I won't have to be on the fence passing.
I have no idea what this woman's plans are but I intend to find out and hopefully keep in touch with her. Maybe now I can continue working on my BSN goal to. I would love to work with this woman as a nurse and feel confident now with the tools she's given me to help myself.
I'm not saying you have to go out and help everyone who is failing nursing school, but there are some out there who appreciate the help. Congratulations on your amazing journey that is almost over and I thank you for people like you who are so amazing and willing to help others. It may not seem like it now but many blessings are coming your way!!! I'm not sure how much it is worth but I thank you and am grateful to you and amazing people like you!Last edit by EarthhAngel2013 on Nov 23, '12 -
0Nov 23, '12 by rubatoI'm so sorry you are being treated this way. I was that woman in my prereqs and hated how people treated me because of my grades.
Now that I'm in nursing school, and my grades aren't the best (Bs), I was razzing some of my fellow students who have great grades. I was just having fun with them, but I realize that it could be taken the wrong way. So, I completely stopped. In truth, I was very proud of them (everyone in my clinical group has an A but me) and was trying to tell them how stupid they made me feel through joking, but I would never in a million years want anyone to feel bad or guilty for being brilliant, so thanks for opening my eyes up to it.
You are doing a great job and need to just focus on that. I agree with everyone that nursing school is just an extension of high school. Unfortunately, I think once we go to work, it'll still be there, and I'm going to have to work really hard to avoid those people. -
0Nov 23, '12 by x_factorDon't let it get to you. I'm finishing up pre-reqs and applying to my school's nursing program next semester. I'm doing extremely well in all my classes. I am not one at school to usually throw my grades around, when people ask how I did on an exam, I usually just say "I did good, how about you?".
In my english class, however, I am starting to get a lot of "playful" snobby comments but I'm trying not to let it bother me because the semester is almost over. I love english in general, I love writing, so this class has been one that I have exceled in. And in this class, once we write an essay, we must let others read our essays in class and do in-class peer reviews. My essays always get nit-picked apart by students, because I write "long" essays, or I pick such "difficult" topics, and then always manage to get an A in the class while they get D's or F's. I've tried to be nice and even offer to tutor them in english and help them revise their essays, but they've never taken me up on the offer. They just continue to pick on me in class, but justify it by saying they're joking. I'm sure they are joking, but it does get old to hear it every. single. class. Before class, I'll get told things like "little miss perfect, what did you write today?" or "oh, aren't we a little perfectionist, I'm just SURE we've earned another "A" haven't we?"
Anyways, my point is, I am PROUD of my grades. I try to minimize any drama by not telling anyone my grades, but even in my english class where it's kind of unavoidable, I do not let it bother me. I work hard for my grades, I work hard on my papers, and no one is going to make me feel bad for working hard at success and achieving it. Same with you, be proud of yourself, and do not let those who are jealous or bitter make you feel bad for earning grades you have worked hard for. -
1Nov 27, '12 by noelusb1wow, and here I am thinking I was the only person going through this, feeling alone and as if I'm high school. Yes, in the nursing program, its all a competition, instead of uplifting your fellow class mate. There are plenty of females in my program who smile in your face, and then the next day talk about you. Fortunately for me, words don't phase me. You have one more semester, so please don't worry what these immature students in your class have to say or feel. You're soon to graduating and they are soon to repeating the class. Not to be mean, but you'll get that last laugh at the end .Red35 likes this.
1Nov 27, '12 by Skips, BSN, RNheh. I sort of am in the same boat. I used to tell people my grades when they asked, but then they'd frown when I told them. It made me feel weird. I have a couple of acquaintances, but that's pretty much it. I keep nursing school at nursing school, and I stick to my friends and family outside of it. I don't really know how to make friends, though. I'm not very social (not by choice...I just don't know how to be social). I get good grades and stuff, though. I'm sure your friends still like you! Why don't you invite them out with you somewhere for fun? (:ShaynaSmart likes this.
1Nov 29, '12 by ShaynaSmart, ADNQuote from SkipsI feel the exact same way! I was never any good at making friends when I was a kid, and I don't know how to do it properly as an adult!heh. I sort of am in the same boat. I used to tell people my grades when they asked, but then they'd frown when I told them. It made me feel weird. I have a couple of acquaintances, but that's pretty much it. I keep nursing school at nursing school, and I stick to my friends and family outside of it. I don't really know how to make friends, though. I'm not very social (not by choice...I just don't know how to be social). I get good grades and stuff, though. I'm sure your friends still like you! Why don't you invite them out with you somewhere for fun? (:
In response to the original post, I was feeling the exact same way and when I read your post, I felt better knowing I'm not the only one. When I started nursing school in January, there were 4 other girls in my age group and one guy. I thought we'd become friends and we were in all the same clinical groups and everything. And then, during our third semester, I noticed all the girls got really "clique-y" (waiting until I pulled up to the clinical site to start walking into the hospital together, sitting next to each other during class, talking on facebook, studying, texting) and I was like, "I'd like to do those things, too!" So, I would come home from class everyday feeling a little down. Being home with my love and my puppy cheered me up and made me realize, "I'm awesome and a great friend and they missed out!"
I still get a little down once in a while, but if I had my own group of friends it probably wouldn't be a big deal. I just haven't worked anywhere long enough to make friends at work, and we moved to where we are living now as adults, so don't have any friends we grew up with down here. But we have been making some couple friends that we can hang out with once in awhile, so that's better anyway!Skips likes this. -
0Nov 30, '12 by Fiat40Nursing school can be a huge hit to your self-esteem. You can be smart, and still sometimes not do as well as you want. My guess is that these people are full of pride on the outside but inside are very weak and insecure-you know-narcissists, it is an epidemic in the field of healthcare and in our great country in my honest opinion.
If people do not like you because of your grades, it is not about YOU, it is about them. All you can do is be yourself! I would worry about how my patients and instructors feel and leave the rest alone.
Anyone who is worth being around and being friends with will be happy for you when you do well, the others are too immature and self-serving to even bother with. I am surprised that so may selfish people want to be nurses, it is sad for the patients and I hope none of them are ever taking care of me!! My friends in my program do better than me most of the time, and I am happy for them!!


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In 2005 the robotic Huygens probe landed on Titan, Saturn's enigmatic moon, and sent back the first ever images from beneath Titan's thick cloud layers. This artist's impression is based on those images. In the foreground, sits the car-sized lander that sent back images for more than 90 minutes before running out of battery power. The parachute that slowed Huygen's re-entry is seen in the background, still attached to the lander. Smooth stones, possibly containing water-ice, are strewn about the landscape. Analyses of Huygen's images and data show that Titan's surface today has intriguing similarities to the surface of the early Earth.
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NHS Hosts Southern Connecticut Science And Engineering Fair
Thursday, February 20, 2014Newtown High School hosted the 14th Annual Southern Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair on Saturday, February 8.
According to a release for the event, more than 600 students, judges, volunteers, and community members attended the fair this year.
NHS Varsity Winter Guard Participates In First Regional Championship
Friday, February 14, 2014With an eye toward the Winter Guard International (WGI) championships in Dayton, Ohio, in early April, the Newtown High School Varsity Winter Guard competed in its first WGI Regional Championship in Salem, Mass., on Saturday, February 8.
Ceremony At NHS Honors Graduating Students
Thursday, February 13, 2014A gathering and ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 4, in Newtown High School's cafetorium to honor students who have completed graduation requirements midyear.
School Bd. Selects Interim Principal For NHS
Wednesday, February 12, 2014The Board of Education unanimously selected former Ridgefield High School principal Jeffrey Jaslow to be the interim principal at Newtown High School, effective February 19, during its Tuesday, February 11 special meeting.
Mr Jaslow retired after 36 years at Ridgefield High School in 2012. According to his resume he spent 15 years as a biology teacher, 15 years as an assistant principal, and six years as the school's principal.
"Welcome aboard," BOE Chair Debbie Leidlein said after the unanimous vote.
NHS Varsity Winter Guard Slates Upcoming Events
Tuesday, February 11, 2014The Newtown High School Varsity Winter Guard and guard parents have scheduled three upcoming events.
NHS To Hold Postsecondary Planning Night For Juniors
Monday, February 3, 2014The Newtown High School Guidance Department is scheduled to host a postsecondary planning night for juniors and their parents Wednesday, February 5, at 7 pm, at the school. This night will begin in the main auditorium and will include multiple workshops to cover the "what, when and how" of postsecondary planning.
NHS Welcomes Visiting Chinese Delegation
Thursday, January 30, 2014A visiting delegation from China was greeted at a morning pep rally at Newtown High School on Monday, January 27.
The delegation's visit is overseen by the Newtown International Center for Education (NICE).
The delegation, which includes students and educators from Liaocheng, China, lined up across the floor of the high school's gymnasium for the assembly.
NHS Parent Forum On Depression And Teen Behavior; Two Sessions, February 4
Tuesday, January 28, 2014A Parent Forum, hosted by the Newtown Public Schools Recovery Project, on "Depression vs Normal Teen Behavior: How To Know the Difference" is scheduled Tuesday, February 4, in two sessions at Newtown High School.
The first session will run from 9 until 9:45 am, and the second session will be held from 6 to 7 pm, both in the NHS Main Office Conference Room.
NHS Slates Eighth Grade Parent Night For February 12
Tuesday, January 28, 2014Newtown High School has scheduled an orientation night for eighth grade students and parents for Wednesday, February 12, at 7 pm, starting in the NHS auditorium.
Attendees are invited to arrive early to take tours of the school. The NHS HAWKS Honor Society members will be available to give tours of the building beginning at 5:30 pm. Attendees are asked to allow at least 45 minutes for a tour.
NHS Junior/Senior Projects Show Creativity
Thursday, January 23, 2014Newtown High School students who took the first semester's Junior/Senior Project course presented their projects over two nights, January 7 and January 9, at the school.
Each semester the high school offers students the opportunity to undertake a self-directed project of their choosing, which concludes with the presentation before the judges. During the course, each student works with a mentor to investigate his or her project.
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Inside Lacrosse staff writer Matt Kinnear stopped by Amherst, Mass., and visited a UMass men's lacrosse practice to catch some fall ball preparations. Check out Kinnear's report regarding the Minutemen below:
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Inside Lacrosse released its 2014 Power 100 Freshman Rankings, compiled by the IL staff, this week. UMass newcomer Peter Lindley was slotted in the No. 95 spot following a four-year standout career at Darien High School that included 143 goals scored.
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Soon-to-be UMass men's lacrosse freshman Peter Lindley was a key component in Darien High School Varsity Boy's Lacrosse recording a 23-0 season and Connecticut State Championship in 2014. For the team's success, Inside Lacrosse recently ranked Darien No. 5 in the final national poll of the 2014 season.
Lindley provided four goals and an assist in the 2014 FCIAC Boys Lacrosse Championship en route to being named the championship game MVP as Darien won its 13th title in program history. He has also been awarded All-FCIAC First Team in 2014 after he provided 63 goals and 19 assists to earn all-America honors.
Read more on the Inside Lacrosse Top-25 Power Rankings through IL's website here. Keep up-to-date with the Minutemen through UMassAthletics.com.
University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse incoming freshman Peter Lindley helped the Darien (CT) High School boys lacrosse team secure a perfect season (23-0 overall) with its 10-8 victory over New Canaan in the Connecticut Class M Championship on Saturday.
Andrew Callahan with the Stamford Advocate has a recap of the day's action, during which Lindley assisted on two Darien goals, for fans:
NORWALK -- For all the superlatives that have been aptly used to describe the Darien boys lacrosse team this spring-- deep, talented, explosive and well-coached-- there is now only one that can define the Blue Wave.
Following a 10-8 victory over rival New Canaan in the Class M championship Saturday, Darien placed itself among the all-time great teams by registering an undefeated season at 23-0. Seven different Blue Wave players scored in the title game, including Ian Burgoyne and Jack Kniffin, who combined for five goals. Rams attack Michael Kraus notched the game's lone hat trick via a fourth-quarter score that helped spur a late comeback, which fell short.
With the win, Darien topped New Canaan (17-5) for the third time in as many meetings this season and clinched the tenth state title in program history...
Read the conclusion of Callahan's story through the Stamford Advocate's website here. More on UMass men's lacrosse can be foun through UMassAthletics.com.


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I am installing central ac for the first time and I am running the line myself. Do I need a fusible or non-fusible ac disconnect switch for my outdoor condenser
unit? The 220v unit will be fed by #10 wire protected by a double 30amp breaker located in the main panel. Does the fusible switch offer a measure of "extra" protection? or would i be better off with the more compact and cheaper non-fusible disconnect? Thanks. |
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- Posted by terribletom (My Page) on Mon, Dec 28, 09 at 14:55
The local disconnect is simply that -- a disconnect. It does not need to be fused and there is no compelling advantage to buying a fused disconnect. A cheapie should be fine here. [BTW, have you checked the manufacturer's specific recommendation on the breaker size? The reason I ask is that AC units are sometimes fused at the max amps rating to accommodate the starting surge of the compressor whereas the wire is sized according to the minimum circuit. This may be a case where you can use #10 wire on a 40A breaker, so doublecheck that rec' before buying the breaker.] |
"It does not need to be fused and there is no compelling advantage to buying a fused disconnect. " In some jurisdictions it won't pass code enforcement without one! |
- Posted by terribletom (My Page) on Tue, Dec 29, 09 at 16:44
Just so I'll know for future reference, where, exactly, are a few of these jurisdictions located? Is this a commonplace local code modification in some region or another? Does it apply to residential applications? Alternatively, if the "code enforcement" is based on the NEC, what's the code cite used to disapprove an unfused disconnect? (Notwithstanding the obvious case where additional overcurrent protection is needed at the point of a disconnect fed from an oversized circuit.) Has anyone else run into this problem? |
- Posted by maryland_irisman (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Dec 29, 09 at 18:09
I've never run into the requirement for a fusible disconnect in addition to a protected circuit. One of the counties here in Maryland (Anne Arundal County)has some of the most stringent local requirements in addition to NEC, in the country and the only requirement for a disconnect is, a lockable disconnect at the condensing unit. |
... There are some units whose manufacturers specify FUSE. This is the case when a fused disconnect will be required. ie, your A/C unit states "30A Fuse or circuit breaker" = no fused disconnect required. However, if it states "30A FUSE", one IS required. |
- Posted by terribletom (My Page) on Tue, Dec 29, 09 at 19:58
"However, if it states "30A FUSE", one IS required." Yep, that makes sense to me, Mike. If a manufacturer specifically calls for a fuse then I reckon you'd have to follow that instruction. What complicates matters, I suppose, is that the term "fused disconnect" is also commonly used to include disconnects with breakers. Similarly, a topical heading like "Fusing" often refers to overcurrent protection in general, whether by breaker or fuse. (BTW, I wasn't aware of manufacturers who specifically require fuses for small residential A/C units these days. But if they're out there, I agree with you.) |
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While the city and county continue spring-training talks with the Baltimore Orioles, millions of dollars are slipping away.
The Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) said it is having to turn away lucrative contracts for high school- and college-baseball tournaments.
Due to the uncertainty over Ed Smith Stadium, the city has issued a directive to the SCVB not to book any events in the facility. Jason Puckett, the SCVB's sports manager, said the region could lose more than $6 million this year as a result.
"We've had several event organizers attempt to plan future event in Sarasota, and we have had to inform them that the facility is not available," said Puckett.
Those events include the Florida High School Athletic Association's State Championships, IBC Baseball tournament, Big Ten/Big East Challenge, National Club Baseball Association tournament and RussMatt
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I've always thought those across-the-board raises are a little like socialism. No matter how hard you work, everyone gets the same raise. No matter how hard you don't work, everyone gets the same raise. Pretty soon it stifles productivity because everyone subscribes to being lazy – after all, there is no incentive to go above and beyond.
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Becky @ FamilyandFinancesThose "across the board" raises are exactly what my company uses. It is a real dis-incentive to go above and beyond. I'm just hoping that long term, my MBA will get me a department head position.
I've suggested changes to the system, but the old boy network doesn't like change.
Congrats to your husband for his ability to tackle a difficult situation. I'll have to re-think my approaches for the future!
I'm not always in favor of across the board raises as well, but they are very common with the government, state positions, military, etc. In some cases, they are necessary. On others, they breed complacency…
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Is youth ministry hard?
I love to read blogs and listen to podcasts regarding culture, ministry, marriage, and more. But I've been exhausted at people pointing out and highlighting that youth pastors struggle with;
- Too much on their plate
- Stressful relationship between the senior pastor
- Struggling marriage
- Worried about what you did to the building in fear of being fired
- Find it hard and difficult to find volunteers
The list goes on and on.
Yes, ministry can be hard. And since church is full of messed up people (like me and you), there is bound to be some difficult times. But it's time to keep your eye on the ball and get to the end zone.
- If there is too much on your plate, then take something off. I understand that decision might be hard. But learn to say no and you will be happier in the long run. Make a list of things that MUST get done and things you WANT to get done. Is there anyone in your church that can give you a hand? A parent you don't see very much, a student that wants to hang out.
- The relationship I have with my current pastor is awesome. I consider him a friend. He is consistently affirming the youth ministry and my leadership. I go to his house for dinner. We laugh. We talk. It's good. If there is tension between you (staff member/youth pastor) and the senior pastor TALK ABOUT IT. Not over e-mail, text, or phone. Schedule time to chat about you. Maybe if you cleared your plate a bit, that would release some tension??
- Bottom Line: MARRIAGE COMES SECOND (Jesus MUST be first in everything). Your ministry, your students, the parents, and the church comes AFTER marriage. If you're struggling, take some time off. Talk to your Pastor and ask for a month off. Do something to strengthen your marriage. Maybe if you cleared your plate a bit, that would release some tension??
- The building/church is a resource for ministry. We need to be worshiping Jesus, not the building in which we worship Jesus in. Listen, if you are part of a church that is so concerned with stains on the carpet and "misuse", then need to possibly find a church that is more concerned with breaking outside the walls instead of maintaining the walls. This is not to say that a youth pastor can treat the building anyway they want. We need to be good stewards of our resources.
Youth ministry can be challenging, but don't let the challenging parts dictate how you operate and the passion that Christ has given you.
Six Coaching Questions
There are several ways to coach. But here is the format I use to coach my leaders in our student ministry.
1) How are you?
2) What are you celebrating, where are you winning, and what are you most excited about?
3) What challenges are you facing?
4) How will you tackle those issues?
5) How can I help you, what can I do to help?
6) How can I pray for you?
One of the lessons that God has been teaching me is about timing and preparation. I feel like I am a strategic guy, but sometimes I feel like I move to fast. Which, I don't think is essentially wrong, but there needs to be a balance.
I am a fast acting guy. I feel strongly about my ideas and can see the vision before me with clarity. But how do I execute that vision and those ideas into a successful life and ministry? Too often, I can easily walk over people with the zeal of my ideas. But as of late, God has been using the words Timing and Preparation.
"By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house." Hebrews 11:7
Champions never hurry.
The quality of preparation determines the quality of performance. Great concert pianists invests hundreds of hours of practice before a concert. They know that the quality of those many grueling hours of practice will prepare them for their greatest performance. The world champion heavyweight boxer knows he cannot get into the ring with his opponent without preparing first. It would be too late, not to mention no fun to watch. For many weeks before the great fight, he toils in his morning workout, running, and exercise program.
Champions do not become champions in the ring. They are merely recognized in the ring. Their becoming happens in their daily routine.
Jesus never hurried.
Jesus did not begin his earthly ministry until He was thirty years old. His ministry was a short 3 1/2 years.
His preparation time was thirty years.
Jesus was very sensitive about timing. When His mother told him that the people had run out of wine at the marriage of Cana, He replied, "Woman, what have I to do with that? My hour has not yet come." (John 2:4) By the way, I don't recommend calling your mother woman. But it does show you his confidence.
Obviously, God was planning a public introduction of Jesus' ministry, but Jesus saw a need and responded to the faith Mary expressed when she said, "Whatsoever He says unto you, do it" (John 2:5).
Something good is happening every moment of our life. It may be the seed of patience or a new friendship just birthed. It may also be that the weaknesses of your plans are being revealed. Whatever it is, each season is producing some specific result from your efforts.
Look for the reward of the present season (reward = success points), regardless of whether it appears to be success or failure. Preparation chapters in your life are not delays in your future success. Each chapter and season has a benefit and a product, if you will take the time to look for them.
One of the things I've learned about attending new churches and/or ministries as staff is the vitality of taking the time to learn the details. I often, speak of an idea or vision before giving a lot of time to learn the details of the idea or vision. I don't apologize for my passion, but I do apologize for my learning to be slow to speak. If you will take the time to prepare, your presentation of your ideas and visions will have believability. The people will will have confidence in becoming a part of the plan. You may not learn all the details the first night you hear them, but don't worry; set aside a few hours each week to begin to prepare your presentation."
Preparation time is never wasted.
Think about the life of Jesus. He saw hundred around Him because of the sickness and disease, but His time had not come. He saw thousands warped with the traditions and legalism of religious systems, but He knew His Father was growing Him up. "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52). Jesus was willing to wait.
He prepared Himself.
In what ways can you prepare yourself to be more effective in your ministry and/or work during the next 30, 60, or 90 days?
Those who know me have a slight understanding of my thought process. I love to think outside the box. I am an idea guy, and I only like tradition if it brings life. I don't like tradition just for the sake of "something we've always done.". As a ministry, it is critical to always evaluate what you are doing, how you are doing it, and why you are doing it.
I'm not a big fan of the traditional side of church. Traditional church reminds me of something my parents went to and the church I grew up in. But the older I get and the longer I'm in ministry, the more I realize that some tradition is healthy. As a matter of fact, there are some traditions I think should come back!
What are your traditions you think the Church should bring back?
I am doing an 8 part blog regarding the reasons we possibly have faithful people, but not fruitful. If you missed part 1, you can read it here.
The second reason people are unfruitful is because they are controlled by the desires of the flesh. It might be the inability to control sexual lusts, compulsive behavior, laziness, etc. (Romans 8:5, Psalms 63:1-3, 1 Cor 10:11)
If we chose to live by the sinful desires, than we have literally set ourselves up for failure. If we want to give ourselves to such desires, we have no life to give to people. If you are serving in ministry, be aware that a compromised leader creates a compromised church. A compromised church leads to a compromised result.
Have you sat down recently and examined the fruit of your life?
faithful vs fruitful part 1
There are so many people that are faithful but unfruitful when it comes to ministry/leadership. Showing up is great! Being there when you have that commitment is awesome! But I think we have lumped being faithful with being fruitful.
When I was growing up we had a grapevine in our backyard. It provided shade, it was an awesome plant. But year after year we never had grapes. The plant wasn't dead, as a matter of fact you would think it was thriving. But a thriving plant doesn't mean it's a producing plant. I later found out that it's because you have to trim and prune the plant in order for it to produce fruit, thus being unfruitful. Producing fruit takes work.
So why are there people that are faithful, but unfruitful? I believe there are 8 characteristics of an unfruitful soul.
1) Having a lack of knowledge of the Bible (Hose 4:6)
When we have a lack of knowledge of the Bible, we have a lack of knowledge of who God is. The Word is one of the many ways that the Lord will speak to us, and if we ignore that, we're ignoring the very person that will help us grown in our faith. It's a compromise. In vs 7, The Priest exchanged God's Glory for something disgraceful.
It becomes dangerous when we start trading what God wants for our lives with other things. We get comfortable with putting something else in front of Him. And the end result is we're thriving in action, but unfruitful in growing and producing. Jesus wants to be what we want, and He does not want to be our #2.
What are your thoughts?
For the last several weeks our student ministry (Ignite), have been talking about people who have interacted with Christ and how their lives were flipped because of it. I felt it was a solid series but the last part has stuck with me. Jesus wants to be what you want.
Are you like me in that you want to find something that makes a difference. That contributes. That allows you to put some kind of mark on this world. Because isn't it true, most of the time we feel like what we're doing doesn't matter? And where we live doesn't matter? And what we say and think doesn't matter?
In fact, I want you to ask yourself this question: what matters most? And then I want you to ask yourself Why? How did you come up with that answer?
I love the story of the rich man mentioned in the book of Mark (chapter 10:17-22). Here is a guy that has everything, everything anyone could ever want, and above all else the guy was super rich. But he felt the need to go up to Jesus and fall on his knees to Jesus because he wanted to make sure that He and Jesus was all good. And Jesus' response to him was that he lacked one thing. How can a rich man that has everything lack something?
Mark tells us the man left sad. Which makes sense. He had lived his whole life believing if he followed the rules and chased money, his life would count for something—that he would matter. Jesus wasn't saying that following rules and making money is bad. But above all of that, Jesus wants to be what we want. He wants to be the thing that fills that greater, deeper need in all of us. And that was a change that the rich young ruler could never make.
In student ministry, I see time and time that the family unit is breaking down. Why? We blame our schools that there is too much homework, we want to blame everything but we won't stop and evaluate what we are involved in. We place more value on sports and other extra circular activities that we start to lump church events (including sunday and youth nights) as "extra".
God wants our #1. He wants what to be what you want. The danger of students walking away from church is really not the churches fault, we're creating opportunities for Him to be #1.
Is your #1 ahead of Christ?
I don't like the word tradition. I'll admit I have traditions, but when it comes to church stuff I can't stand the word. Throughout my ministry life I've met too many people who love their traditions no matter the cost. Tradition is comfortable. Tradition is safe.
I believe that churches that are not married to traditions of yesterday are paving the road for success tomorrow. And before you get angry let me say I actually have a few church traditions that I love that I grew up with. But I'm not sure they relate to the generation of today. For example:
- I grew up with a Sunday Night service. It was a smaller service ("Venue" is what it's called in post modern churchology)
- Wednesday night family night. I loved have youth as a teen and the memories of my parents talking to people after church (especially in the summer) brings back happy thoughts.
- Potlucks: Who doesn't love to eat?
But the danger in our churches becomes when we make our childhood traditions the norm for the next generation. What worked back then, may or may not, work now. I understand there are some churches that still have family nights once a week, still have potlucks, still have sunday night services, but they're all typically smaller congregations.
So then, do you believe traditions of old has their place in the church today? Why or why not.
There is a common myth in the church community that those of us that are involved in student ministry, whether it be a pastor or volunteer, are in it because we love EVERYTHING about it.
Let me be perfectly honest with you, I don't love everything. I am not a fan of super loud music (but I love feeling the base at concerts), I am not a fan of Pokeman, not a huge fan of staying up all night, not a fan of………
After several years in the ministry there is one thing that proves true again and again. I love young people. I love hanging out with them. I love pointing our conversations towards Christ. I love seeing them grow (both in stature and in Christ). I love their ideas. I love their creativity. I love seeing them serve. And I love them shocking the older adults, proving hat everything and anything is possible for those who love Christ)
Yes, I am slowing down a bit and now they're starting to be able to catch me on the field whenever we play soccer or tag. And no, I can't keep up playing Halo with them or any video game for that matter.
Last night, I went to a concert featuring several bands. (Jamie Grace, Vertical Church Band, The Neverclaim, Soulfire Revolution, Royal Taylor, We has human, Andy Mineo, Third Day, and Skillet) I only knew about 2 of this bands and I study youth culture! I even had to explain who Third Day was to some of the teens. As a matter of fact, when Third Day took the stage it seemed everyone 32 and up stood up cheering. Skillet closed it out.
Skillet (love their heart more than the music), played and loved seeing the students respond, I think most of my students are rockers.
I don't love everything. But I love the student. And because I love the student, I love everything. In other words, I am not a fan of Halo, but I will play it and do my best and try to win. I don't like Skillet (screaming metal), but because I love the student, I am standing, raising a hand like a 6th grade rock star. I don't love staying up all night, but I will because I love the student.
We don't have to love everything. And let's be honest, a person in their mid 30's (ok, late 30's) won't love everything that a 7th grader will love. However, it's not about what we love, it's about what they love. It continues to amaze me that I often find myself having fun with something I don't' love because it's not the activity, it's the person.
The priority is not the activity, it's the person. And when you feel called to student ministry you need to lay down you selfishness and begin to love what they love. Not because you love what they love, but because you love them. This is the first and foremost priority in discipleship.
In what other ways can you love a student with the the things you don't love to do?
I often wonder if Jesus is happy at the way church culture has progressed from the beginning. We have set up independent institutions (organizations) that would fit our culture. But I wonder if the term "fitting in our culture" is a cliche we use or is it purely a justification to do church the "way" we want. I don't know if the church itself is to blame. After all, each one of us who believe in Christ make up the Church.
So this appears to be the Church:
- When someone attends a church but they don't like the worship, they leave to find a church that has a "better" worship. (Keep in mind that worship is of the heart and not nearly what you hear on a weekend, but that's a different topic and I'm not saying we don't have to be excellent in all that we do)
- When someone doesn't like the message that is being taught whether they are too convicting or not convicting enough, they leave to where there is a "better" communicator.
- When the church down the street has a great coffee shop like atmosphere that is more comfortable, they wonder if they should check it out.
- When someone thinks that the other churches children's ministry or the youth ministry is deeper, louder, bigger, smaller, more relative, they leave for the "good" of their family.
- When someone thinks they are not getting anything out of the current church even though they don't attend a small group, bible study, or serve they begin looking to somewhere else where they could find fulfillment.
If you want a true account of our church culture, it doesn't sound pretty. We have become a selfish group wanting what's best for us. Is that wrong? What is your motive of attending church?
As believers, we have lost a sense of community. We have lost our sense of community because a real community sticks together and fights together to make the community a better place.
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Engineers from Silicon Valley quiz an engineer from Tesla Motors about the electric car that's yet to be.
The new Tesla Roadster is getting some buzz. Being built as an all-electric car, Tesla's engineering aims to minimize resource consumption per mile. CNET News.com reporter Stefanie Olsen watched a Tesla engineer answer questions from a roomful of Silicon Valley engineers. He said his Tesla will go 4,900 miles on 1 megawatt of energy while a hydrogen car would go about 1,800 miles because of the energy needed to produce the hydrogen.
The Tesla on display was the second engineering prototype. Last fall, CNET captured video of an earlier prototype.
Tesla has already sold 180 of the cars at $92,000 each. First delivery of the two-seater Tesla Roadster is now set for November or December.


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Following a story on Gamesindustry.biz Microsoft has confirmed that Phil Harrison, previously a dyed-in-the-wool Sony man who worked on the launch of the original Playstation, has joined the company as the head of the European business that contains the Xbox 360.
Harrison left Sony in 2008, when the PS3 was going through a particularly rough patch, and reappeared as director of Infogrames as it was transforming into Atari. He left that company in 2010 as it was consumed by Namco Bandai, and hasn't been much heard of since.
It's an interesting hire. While we've never had much cause to write about him around these parts, he's clearly got an unbeatable CV when it comes to managing studios and getting games made, and if the rumoured 2013 arrival of the next Xbox proves correct he's arrived in time to make his mark on the launch titles.
His new job as corporate vice president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) includes dominion over Rare, Lionhead and the Soho studio that worked on Sesame Street, along with third-party developers like Crackdown curator Ruffian Games and Forza Horizon creator Playground. Microsoft's press release says that Harrison's main emphasis will be "on growing the division's European business," which will involve influencing "the broader performance of IEB's European business through strategic partnerships and by bringing culturally relevant entertainment experiences to Microsoft platforms, now and in the future."
We initially reported that Microsoft had hired Harrison to replace departing Creative Director Peter Molyneux, but the company denied this in a statement to Develop. Molyneux's job is still open, apparently, although there's no guarantee the company will fill it - the role was created for Molyneux and it might not survive him.
"I am excited to be joining the senior team at Microsoft at a pivotal time for our industry," said Harrison. "I am really impressed with the company's long-term vision for growing the market for interactive entertainment globally and also with the incredible wealth of talent, technology and resources the company has available to succeed."
"We are honoured to have Phil join a team that boasts a wealth of talent from across the industry," said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president at Microsoft Studios. "Phil is one of video gaming's true visionaries, and his experience overseeing global studios and deep industry relationships make him the ideal person to lead our European efforts. Under his leadership, we look forward to continuing cultivating the best talent and growing our business in the region."
While an industry legend and a handy man in a press conference Harrison is, alas, far less loose-lipped than Molyneux so we fear he won't be quite as much fun to write about. We'll try not to judge him for it. Molyneux announced his departure from Lionhead and Microsoft two weeks ago, following a characteristically enthusiastic demonstration of Fable: The Journey. He's staying on at Lionhead to oversee the game's release this autumn.


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DURHAM — For many baby boomers, mentioning John F. Kennedy's name is enough to evoke memories and feelings from a bygone time.
The only role model in his life more important than Kennedy, Harrington said, was his father. Librarians Kathy Pearce and Wally Keniston spent weeks preparing for the Friday's event. They found videos clips of the Kennedy presidency that played on five computers throughout the library. Vinyl records containing his notable speeches spun on record players. Newspapers and magazines from the time conveying the shock and sadness Harrington described were spread across the library. Pearce likened the multimedia collection to a "mini museum." Students asked Harrington a half-dozen questions, including where he was and how he felt upon hearing the news of Kennedy's death. Another asked what he would have asked Kennedy had they ever met. Harrington said he would have liked to know what lessons Kennedy took from Franklin Roosevelt's administration — the same question he asked Bill Clinton.
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I was just coming here to ask the same question. Wedding season is coming and shortly I won't have any choice but to attempt to focus on people dancing in near complete darkness. Common red focus point illumination!