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By JOHN MARSHALL
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LAS VEGAS (AP) – Fans at Las Vegas Motor Speedway got a sneak peek Saturday at the 2012 IndyCar season.
Andretti Autosport's Ryan Hunter-Reay climbed into Chevrolet's prototype car and Charlie Kimball of Chip Ganassi Racing got behind the wheel of the new Honda to turn five demonstration laps before the NASCAR trucks race.
The new cars and engines will roll out for the 2012 season after IndyCar decided to open up the series to a variety of engines and manufacturers.
Dallara will continue to provide the chassis after having its design picked from among five manufacturers and Lotus will join Chevy and Honda in providing engines. Lotus is reportedly waiting for its engine to be delivered from Italy before beginning testing.
Chevy recently started its testing, doing a shakedown at Putnam Park in Indianapolis and a two-day test at Mid-Ohio with Team Penske driver Will Power.
Chevy, which will supply V-6 engines to Penske, Andretti Autosport, and Panther Racing, will stay in Las Vegas after Sunday's season finale for a Ryan Briscoe test. Power will do another test Nov. 14-15 at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama.
"It was awesome driving out with a turbo; first time since 2007," Power said. "The test went flawlessly as far as the engine. I did 190 laps and was revving it up well. It was a successful test and we'll continue to ramp it up and have the engine better."
The new engine platform called for the ethanol-fueled engines to be up to six cylinders, allow for turbocharging and produce between 550 and 700 horsepower, depending on the type of course the series is racing. The current engines are eight cylinders and produce about 650 horsepower.
The series will have multiple manufacturers developing aero kits for the new Dallara chassis.
NEW TROPHY: IndyCar will have a new trophy for the winner of this year's series title.
The new trophy has a more conventional form – a large, sterling silver cup – than the abstract art trophy presented to Dario Franchitti after last year's final race.
The Astor Challenge Cup was originally commissioned by Vincent Astor, son of industrialist John Jacob Astor, for a a 350-mile race on a two-mile board track at Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., in 1915.
The trophy features the names of all national champions from IndyCar racing from 1909 etched into the two black granite bases – a tribute to the series' inclusion of statistics from all previous sanctioning bodies into its record book.
"We sought to blend heritage and tradition with our future," IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said. "It was very important for us to find a trophy that was a piece of art that drivers would truly be honored to win."
IRONMEN: Tony Kanaan and Vitor Meira had a unique preparation for this weekend's season finale: They competed in the Ironman Triathlon last weekend in Hawaii.
The Brazilian drivers, friends and workout partners completed the grueling triathlon that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26-mile run on Hawaii's Big Island last Saturday.
After a few days of recovery, they were in Las Vegas, running practice laps and qualifying for Sunday's Las Vegas Indy 300.
Kanaan didn't seem too worn down after the triathlon; he earned the pole for Sunday's race. Meira will start 25th.
"I feel good," Kanaan said. "We had four days to recover and my body feels good."
Meira completed the triathlon in 12 hours, 24 minutes to finish 1,408th of 1,918 competitors. Kanaan completed it in 12 hours, 52 minutes to finish 1,488th. The pair logged more than 10,000 miles of training in preparation for the race.
"As an experience, it was very, very cool," Meira said. "It shows what your mind can do. You tell yourself, I am going to do this. It's long but you can prepare yourself and you can go through it."
BRAKES DEAL: Brembo has signed a three-year deal to provide brakes for the IndyCar series.
The Moorseville, N.C.-based company will initially deliver brake systems directly to Dallas, manufacturer of the new IndyCar chassis, and will provide parts and support to teams throughout the season.
Brembo has supplied brakes for Formula One, Grand Prix 2 and the LeMans series, and its history in North American open-wheel racing started with the 1989 CART championship.
PIT STOPS: Andretti Autosport's Marco Andretti will make his 100th career IndyCar start on Sunday, starting sixth. ... William Rast Racing is hosting a concert featuring English Beat on Sunday night at The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. The concert, which will feature numerous IndyCar drivers and celebrities, will benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. ... Team Penske has a driver in contention for the season championship for the fourth year in a row. Helio Castroneves battled Scott Dixon in 2008, Ryan Briscoe was right there in 2009 and Power has been in position the past two years. The team didn't come through with a title in its previous three chances.


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quote:Instead, our prick of a boss (from the big company)brings one ipad that he gives to the winner of a drawing at our christmas party...then we eat...then we go back to work.
quote:i had a friend tell me he gets a $100. that's not cool eta: i'm not getting one either, but i'd rather tell them to keep that $100 cheapass's
quote: Last year I got a $25 card from Target, so hoping for a $30 card this year. True story.
quote:I thought I was getting a bonus but when I got it in the mail it was a one year subscription to the Jelly of the Month club. I was really angry and to make things worse my redneck cousin tried to justify it by saying that it is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year.


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News Release - November 4, 2010 CROP REPORT FOR PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2010Saskatchewan producers have nearly all the crop in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Final Crop Report. Approximately 99 per cent the crop has been harvested. The five-year provincial average (2005 to 2009) for this time of year is 97 per cent combined. Last year at this time, Saskatchewan farmers had 81 per cent of the crop in the bin. Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 31 per cent surplus, 67 per cent adequate and two per cent short. Topsoil moisture conditions on hay land and pasture are rated as 21 per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate and four per cent short. Crop reporters are indicating that crop yields are average to above-average, while quality is below-average. The majority of flax, canola and mustard crops are predicted to be in the top grade. The number of acres seeded to fall crops has decreased from last year. Acres seeded to winter wheat and fall rye have decreased by five and 10 per cent, respectively. In the southeastern and southwestern regions respectively, 23 and 14 per cent less winter wheat has been seeded compared to last year. Farmers are busy finishing fall work; applying fertilizer, hauling bales and grain, cleaning corrals, fixing fence, bringing cattle home from pasture and working sloughs that were too wet to seed this spring. -30- For more information, contact:
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Three Piano Sonatas, WoO 47 (Beethoven)
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The Three Early Piano Sonatas, WoO 47, "Kurfürstensonaten" were composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1782 and 1783, when he was twelve and thirteen years old. Though lacking a distinct musical identity, the sonatas show a certain level of precocity and serve as a precursor to the masterworks he later produced. They are dedicated to the Elector (Kurfürst) Maximilian Frederick.[1]
Like Mozart, Beethoven's music talents were recognized at a young age,[2] and it is in these three sonatas that we are given an early glimpse of the composer's abilities, as well as his boldness. Even at his young age, Beethoven was writing in a form usually attempted by older, more mature composers, as the sonata was a cornerstone of Classical piano literature.
The Sonatas[edit]
No. 1 in E-flat major[edit]
No. 2 in F minor[edit]
No. 3 in D major[edit]
- Allegro
- Menuetto – Sostenuto
- Scherzando: Allegretto, ma non troppo
See also[edit]
- ^ Thayer 1921, pp. 71–74.
- ^ Thayer 1921, p. 59.
- Thayer, A. W. (1921). Krehbiel, Henry Edward, ed. The Life of Ludwig Van Beethoven, Vol 1. The Beethoven Association. OCLC 422583.
External links[edit]
- 3 Piano Sonatas, WoO 47: Free scores at the International Music Score Library Project
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"Bride of the Monster" – Written by Edward D. Wood Jr. – Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.
What It's Like: Ed Wood is an experience like no other.
What It's About: Dr. Vornoff (Bela Lugosi) works in a remote mansion to create an army of supermen…and a huge octopus.
Money Shot: Tie. Either Lugosi's "I have no home speech" or Lugosi battling the limp octopus.
Verdict: Friedman made a remark earlier in the evening that seemed to sum up Wood's career – "We all knew we were making crap, except him". Ed Wood is now famous for being one of the worst directors of all time, but in all fairness his films aren't as terrible as people make them out to be. This is not to say they're good films, but instead the amount of love Wood put into this movie (as with his other films) is present in every frame. A thoroughly enjoyable Z-Grade picture.
Note 1: The print was in great condition which is rare for a film such as "Bride of the Monster".
Note 2: The octopus stolen by Ed Wood to use in this film was the one used in "Wake of the Red Witch" where it killed John Wayne. That movie prop had the distinction of beating Lugosi and the Duke, not too shabby.
It was now a little after 8 in the morning and time for a brief intermission. After a reel of vintage intermission trailers we are back with the only crime movie of the festival.
"Detroit 9000" – Written by Orville H. Hampton – Directed by Arthur Marks
What It's Like: ½ The French Connection + ½ Blacksploitation = 1 Groovy Flick
What It's About: The underpaid and underappreciated white cop Lieutenant Danny Bassett (Alex Rocco) must team with high profile black cop Sergeant Jesse Williams (Hari Rhodes) to solve who robbed a political fundraiser which is causing big waves in both the black and white communities.
Money Shot: While the fundraiser is being held up by gunmen and instructions are being dictated by a voice on tape over the loudspeaker, the gospel singer who was providing entertainment keeps her cool and keeps on singing.
Verdict: Another winner. For a film that was buried at its time of release as trash and only recently resurrected by Quentin Tarantino's Rolling Thunder Pictures, "Detroit 9000" is a solid crime picture. While the 70s are known for the large amount of trash cinema and grindhouse cult films, a lot of well made genre films flew under the radar. With the amount of exploitation films being churned out it would be easy to lump "Detroit 9000" into this category but this would be a grievous error. There is a moral consciousness at work here inside the characters. Bassett is hesitant to even take the case since he is afraid of either not solving the crime (where he would be labeled a failure) or being successful (if the criminals were indeed African-American themselves he might appear to be a biased cop). The relationship between the leads is complex as well, both men respect each other but at the same time resent one another. Williams doesn't like Bassett's cynical attitude and Bassett sees in Williams everything he could never have. The film also contains a great chase sequence and a fantastic ambiguous ending that proves that Arthur Marks was attempting to create more than a simple genre picture. "Detroit 9000" is faaaaaaar from an art film but is pulp fiction of the highest order.
The theatre begins to fill up once more as those who opted to go home to get some sleep, return.
"The Man from Deep River" – Written by Francesco Barilli and Massimo D'Avak – Directed by Umberto Lenzi
What's It Like: "Cannibal Holocaust" Meets "Dances With Wolves"
What It's About: After losing his girlfriend at a kickboxing fight in Thailand, John Bradley (Ivan Rassimov) gets into an altercation at a bar and ends up killing an assailant. Fleeing into the jungle, John is captured by a native tribe and allowed to live at the request of gentle Maraya (Me Me Lay. Yes, that's the actress' real name). The rest of the story is John surviving some extreme initiation ceremonies, falling in love with his benefactor and attempting to adjust to life amongst the natives.
Money Shot: During the ritual where the women of the tribe choose a mate by allowing the men to touch their naked body while they are blindfolded, John opts to hold Maraya's hand instead of groping her like everyone else.
Verdict: Tough call. The film is filled with memorable images including John being tied to a crucifix and shot with little darts or the above mentioned mating ritual. This is not a horror film despite many chilling gory moments and instead could be seen as a really graphic, yet compelling adventure pic. There are, however, several roadblocks to fully enjoying the movie.
1. The animal cruelty, oh the animal cruelty. As with the other films in the "Cannibal" genre of the 70s this one attempts to derive authenticity from the real life slaughter of animals. While I would never in a million years call myself a prude, I must say that it was more of a turn off here than a helpful plot device. The killings don't even have a context in the film, they kind of pop up from time to time just to remind you that John is in fact living with natives. In "The Wild Bunch" there is a fantastic image of school children torturing ants and scorpions but being insects that never bothered me, compare that to killing: A rattlesnake (I can live with that), An Alligator (Again not really an animal I like but trust me the death is anything but painless), a monkey (not cool) and a really graphic shot of a young goat's throat being cut (Come on!). I hate to harp on this point, but I need to stress that a large part of the film is just animal cruelty for animal cruelty's sake and that always struck me as uncreative filmmaking more than anything else.
2. If you don't want a plot spoiler skip this next part. Maraya becomes pregnant but grows sick. Tribal custom says no one can leave to try and get her aid, in effect signing her death warrant. One tribeswomen tries to help John escape and has a hand cut off for her effort. Maraya dies but not before having John's child and the film ends with John helping to rebuild the community followed by an attack from a rival tribe. The problem here is why on Earth does John want to stick around?! The only reason he opted to stay with the tribe to begin with was Maraya and the other tribes people seem violent and closed minded.
Anyway, after that long winded digression, despite these two points the film is entertaining and in fact one of the better cannibal films. If you are a fan of "Cannibal Holocaust" or "Doctor Butcher M.D.", this one is worth checking out.
"The Devil's Bloody Playthings" – Written by William Hellfire – Directed by William Hellfire
What It's Like: Friedman meets Polanski.
What It's About: Christine (Ruby Larocca) earns a living with candid camera programming and ends up turning her voyeuristic tendencies upon her roommate, the innocent Karen (Zoe Moonshine). A bizarre relationship forms between the women with Christine dominating the meek Karen who grows more and more unstable…
Money Shot: Christine's comments on what to wear quickly turning from friendly advice to sexual humiliation.
Verdict: If anyone is set to inherit the mantle of exploitation filmmaker it is William Hellfire. A true independent, Hellfire has been making homages to the 70s grindhouse film for years. While "the Devil's Bloody Playthings" tends to run a little too long it is, however, a mature departure from his earlier work and shows that Hellfire is trying to evolve as a craftsman. If truly offbeat filmmaking appeals to you both this and Hellfire's satire of the Columbine massacre Duck! The Carbine High Massacre (Made 4 months after the tragedy! His justification: if he didn't make it into a movie someone else would have) should prove appealing.
"Prison-A-Go-Go" – Written by Mike Wiebe and Barak Epstein – Directed by Barak Epstein
What's It Like: "Airplane!" meets "Caged Heat"
Whats It's About: When Callista (Lauren Graham) is kidnapped to be a human guinea pig for Dr. Hurtrider (Travis Willingham) in a prison complex located in the Philippines, her sister Janie (Laurie Walton) must infiltrate the women's facility to try and get her back.
Money Shot: A clan of ninjas gets bored and decides to attack the women's prison because that's what ninjas do (and it was supposed to be sushi day in the cafeteria).
Verdict: Really funny flick. The key here is Epstein knows exactly what he's doing: Making a comedy about women's prison films, no more, no less. Little touches like the counter at the bottom of the screen counting down until the next shower session, the fact one of the ninjas is captured and is a main character for the rest of the film or the twentysomething slacker of a warden as played by co-writer Mike Wiebe, all show a nice appreciation for the genre being satirized. While some gags such as the character of Breezy (Tina Parker) who smuggles things in through her ass or the doctors over the top antics grow old there are plenty of other gags to keep the film's head above water. An indie labor of love that pays off.
Following "Prison-A-Go-Go" director Barak Epstein and Mary Woronov, who makes an inspired cameo in the film, did a Q & A with the audience. Epstein came off as very likeable and his film shows a great deal of potential for the future. Woronov was captivating and recounted working with Andy Warhol, Paul Bartel and her husband Theodore Gershuny in a project she loathed, "Sugar Cookies".
The trailers for "The Devil's Rejects" and High Tension were then shown. I was lucky enough to catch "High Tension" at a test screening a few months back and I'll just say it delivers the goods. It is one of the best horror movies I've seen in years and aside from one seriously superfluous plot twist (a story for a different day) a great film.
Woronov returned and introduced the film she attributed to her success in the film industry: "Rock and Roll High School".
Rock and shock in part four of GREG BELLAVIA VS SHOCK-A-GO-GO>>>
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Celebrated Bollywood music composers' duo Kalyanji-Anandji were given the prestigious Akshaya Samman for the year 2012 during the annual Akshaya Utsav hosted at the sprawling Utkal Mandap auditorium here on Friday.
The Samman , that carries a cash award of Rs. one lakh, a memento and a citation, has been instituted in memory of late legendary Odia singer, composer, lyricist and writer Akshaya Mohanty by the city-based Akshaya Mohanty Foundation. Celebrated music personalities Manna Dey, Gulzar, Ilaiya Raaja and Asha Bhosle have been the past awardees of the honour.
Tourism and Culture Minister Maheswar Mohanty and Agriculture Minister Debi Prasad Mishra along with Akshaya Mohanty's wife Prabina Mohanty, Akshaya Utsav director Debasis Patnaik and Foundation president Bibhu Das honoured Anandji alone as Kalyanji is no more.
Acknowledging the honour, Anandji stated that Akshaya Mohanty was an immensely popular and gifted singer like Kishore Kumar much to the cheer of the huge fans of Akshaya that assembled to celebrate the iconic musician's birthday.
Seventeen popular and gifted singers of the State offered their tribute to the legend by singing songs sung, scripted, composed or directed by Akshaya during the festival. Besides, the six winners of the state-level Akshaya Sangeet Pratiyogita who were awarded on the occasion also performed. Well-known sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik along with his students presented a special show on the occasion as a tribute to Akshaya Mohanty while dance drama Joubana adapting writings of Akshaya will also staged.


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Gallery Activities
Hands-On Coins
Saturdays, 11.30am-3.30pm
Handle historical coins from different times and places, with the help of our volunteer team.
Free, no booking necessary.
Coin and Archaeological Identification Scheme
Dates for April, May and June will be confirmed soon
A monthly identification service for archaeological objects and coins, run jointly with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Bring along your finds.
Free, no booking necessary.
Sketching in the Cast Gallery
Dates for April, May and June will be confirmed soon
During these afternoon sessions, the Cast Gallery's lower-ground floor study collection is open for you to do independent sketching. Please bring your own materials.
Free, no booking required but spaces limited to 10 per session.
Access: regrettably, due to the layout of the historic building, the lower ground floor is only accessible by stairs.
Harpsichord Recital
Thursday 19 March, 2�3.30pm, Gallery 44
The Mallet Gallery displays European art from the 18th century, including a harpsichord made by Jacob Kirkman in 1772. Musician Arne Richards performs a selection of music written specifically for this fine instrument.
Free, no booking required
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Tuesday 24 March, 1�2pm & 3�4pm
Learn about the art of tea in Japan in the Ashmolean's authentic tea house and enjoy a cup of Japanese tea.
Places are free but booking is essential. Follow this link to book online now.
Poetry Recitals and Talks
In the Galleries
12.30-1.30pm and 2.30-3.30pm, Gallery 21, on Saturday 21 March
Oxfordshire poets share new work written in response the Ashmolean's collections.
Free, no booking required
Click here to download our current What's On leaflet
How to book for Ashmolean events
Tickets can now be booked through 'Tickets Oxford' at the Oxford Playhouse.
There are 3 ways to book:
1. Online www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ticketsoxford
2. Phone Box Office: 01865 305 305
3. In person at the Box Office Box Office at the Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford (directly opposite the Ashmolean)
Transaction fee: Tickets Oxford charge a small fee of 75p per transaction for charging events. There is no transaction fee for booking free events.
For further enquiries, please contact the Education Department on +44 (0)1865 278 015


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Other people's "immoral" behaviour is none of your business
And FYI, Ron Paul supports Liberty, which includes Individual Liberty. This means that people can and should be able to do whatever they want as long as they are not causing harm to others. If they cause harm to themselves, that is THEIR problem and their's alone.
Also, if you had any morals then you would not want to keep illegal a source of well being for many MANY people. Clearly you are PRO suffering and PRO gang-controlled substances.
BTW, no matter how hard you try, you will not get people to agree with your short-sightedness. I would suggest you just give it up because this whole conversation, as the "War on Drugs" itself, is an EPIC FAIL.
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my ping is usually 30-40, today its constantly 150+ and having periodic lags. i did a ping test to LA, respond was 35ms. so this should be on the RIOT end. fix this please
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I started getting this problem/bug since the harrowing patch that brought in Elise came out. I've had this issue with both Windows 7 and Windows 8, same computer, same hard drive. The problem has to be on the server end because my router logs show nothing wrong for me and I did a clean install of both 7 and 8 using different drivers (I had rolled back win7 drivers that have worked for a year flawless). Win 8 is the same pc, latest drivers and same random freezing saying "attempting to reconnect" for about 3 seconds at a time while I watch everyone else running around and chatting just fine.
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Bump for the love of god.
There's another thread with dozens of replies about this same issue. Many, many players are having very bad, random ping spikes since the Elise patch. When will we get even a red reply saying something besides "Check troubleshooting forums?" Right now this game is unplayable.
unplayable for me too playing from china used to had 180 stable ping, now it's 280+ no response or help from riot, i already sent ticket 2 days ago, they just replied: I apologize for not being able to assist you with this issue, but I am forwarding this request to one of our specialists for further support. I appreciate your patience.
I've been having the same problem. Had to drop out of a LoL tournament this weekend because I didn't want to risk having these spikes in the middle of a team fight.


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Today the "Song Spotlight" is on two different songs. The first song is a really short song, but never the less, it is a beautiful song. Angel by Jack Johnson is one of those songs that every woman wishes her man would write for her.
I've got an angel
She doesn't wear any wings
She wears a heart that can melt my own
She wears a smile that can make me wanna sing
She gives me presents
With her presence alone
She gives me everything I could wish for
She gives me kisses on the lips just for coming home
She could make angels
I've seen it with my own eyes
You gotta be careful when you've got good love
Cause the angels will just keep on multiplying
But you're so busy changing the world
Just one smile can change all of mine
We share the same soul
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We Share the same soul
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We Share the same soul
Oh oh oh oh oh ohhh
Oh oh oh oh oh ohhh
Umm umm umm uhhhhhhmm
Angel lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing
The second song is also by Jack Johnson, and is titled Adrift. Jack has a knack for singing these songs that make you just want to fall in love with someone all over again, and this is one of those songs.
Your voice is adrift
I can't expect it to sing to me
As if I was the only one
I'll follow you
The leaf that's following the sun
When will my weight be too much for you?
When will these ideas really be my own?
Cause this moment keeps on moving
We were never meant to hold on
This was a scene worth waking up for
When I woke up
You planted me in my own body
Don't know why
But somehow it just feels so wrong
When you're sad I will be lonely
But when you rise again I'll become the sun
I will shine down upon you
As if you were the only one
Your voice is your own, I can't protect it
You'll have to sing
A verse no one has ever known
Don't be afraid
Cause no one ever sings alone
Your way will never be too much for me
Your ideas have always been your own
And this moment keeps on moving
We were never meant to hold on
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THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Is Getting the Prequel Treatment
By Clarke Wolfe on August 14, 2014
What do Batman, Spider-man, Norman Bates, Hannibal Lecter and now Leatherface have in common? Origin stories. The Wrap is reporting today that Tobe Hooper's indie horror classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, regarded by many to be the greatest modern horror film ever made, is getting a prequel titled Leatherface.
After Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes production company remade the original film in 2003 and followed it up with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning in 2006, the franchise received a major shot in the arm when Texas Chainsaw 3D made a ton of money in January 2013. Eager to capitalize on that momentum, Millennium Films will finance the Leatherface prequel with Texas Chainsaw's Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman executive producing.
There is no director attached to the project at this time but the production has hired Seth M. Sherwood to pen the script. Sherwood has another script in development at Blumhouse Productions and is best known for his short film Fruitcake, he wrote, produced, and co-directed. Leatherface is expected to go into production sometime later this year.
The film is also said to be set in the 1970s, keeping in line with period horror films like The Conjuring and its spin-off Annabelle, due out later this year. As a horror fan I'm finding that I mostly enjoy the mini-trend of taking horror films out of modern day. How about you? Are you interested in a Leatherface origin story and finding out more about his twisted Texas family? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section!
Tobe Hooper's original classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released in a 4K edition this summer.
I don't know how I feel about this… the 2013 movie was alright. The timeline on it was all messed up and didn't go along with the characters and if anyone watched the extra's on the DVD they'll know what I'm talking about -the writer/director (one of the two) said something about it themselves. Anyways, I just hope whoever does this one knows what they're doing and have actually seen the original movie to get the essence of what the REAL Texas Chainsaw was all about.
That's the thing with GOOD horror movies anymore, there aren't any. Everything is nudity and to see who can out-gore the other. To me that's not scary -no mystery at all. So for the sake of the fans lets hope this "Leatherface" will be a good prequel and maybe a save to us horror movie fans. Or if anything to the somewhat tarnished Texas Chainsaw franchise! -
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Barth said McDonough avoided years in prison and other charges that could have been brought against her because she agreed to testify in Mazzaglia's murder trial.
"It was just a character that I pretended to be," McDonough said.
"Didn't you acknowledge to Roberta Gerkin that on the night of October 9th, while you were in your apartment you were affected by one of your inner voices?" Barth asked.
Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley introduced the three-page, double-sided letter sent to McDonough from an incarcerated Mazzaglia.
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When we ask CM's they tell us to look at the plant stands and the manhole covers. (I wouldn't consider blatent--hidden.)
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"Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" is a new feature film about the controversial author of "Atlas Shrugged and "The Fountainhead". Read more
"Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" is a new feature film about the controversial author of "Atlas Shrugged and "The Fountainhead".
About this project
[May 10th update: We reached our Kickstarter goal and the first stage of production is underway! We still will need to raise substantial additional funds during the course of the production. Please join with us to bring this film to audiences across the country. Go to http://mindofaynrand.wordpress.com/ and read the latest updates on the project. You can donate right there as well. Help bring Ayn Rand's ideas to a mainstream audience. Thank you for all your support.]
Try Freedom!
If Ayn Rand were alive today, that might well be what she would cry out as she watched our nation careen toward disaster...
· Massive government
· Oppressive regulation
· Out of control spending
· Complete abandonment of the Constitution
Since the founding of our country there has never been a time more urgently in need of embracing Rand's ideas of limited government, free markets, and reason. And today, the best way to spread ideas to the general public is through film and television
To that end, I'd like to tell you about Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand, a new 90-minute documentary feature film that probes Rand's core ideas and explores the relevance of her unconventional views on the fundamental issues facing the world today.
Many years ago, I was fortunate to work with Rand during the recovery and restoration of We the Living, the film based on her first novel. Over the years, I produced other films that promote Rand's point of view. Now, I'm calling out to everyone who has been inspired by her books--or simply appreciates that people thrive when they are free--to help us spread her ideas by supporting Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand.
Not only are Rand's ideas most needed right now, this is the best time to make a film about them.
Rand is everywhere in the news today. Curiosity about her is at an all time high. From newspapers and radio to Jon Stewart, The Simpsons to Mad Men, people are talking about Ayn Rand. Her novel, Atlas Shrugged, has been lauded around the world for anticipating the current crisis and penetrating the underlying causes. And now, as the film version, Atlas Shrugged, Part One, opens in theaters this month, millions more will be eager to learn more about Rand. But while many understand that she advocated for free markets and individualism, the underlying core of her philosophy is still vague or misunderstood for much of the general public.
Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand is the first major film to examine the full range of her ideas. Using all the powerful tools of film--images, words, music pacing, and storytelling--our documentary will bring the viewer on a voyage of discovery of the essential components of her philosophy:
· Reason
· Individualism
· Free markets
· Limited government, and
· Her controversial concept of "rational self-interest"
The viewer will learn why Rand proposed that these concepts are not only more productive and lead to a better quality of life for everyone, but what makes them more ethical and fairer than collectivist thinking. Rand didn't invent these values, but she will be long remembered for her impassioned moral defense of them!
Interwoven with this exploration of her ideas, Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand also reveals the flesh and blood woman behind them.
As a child, Rand witnessed firsthand the Russian Revolution and then watched as her family was made destitute and virtually enslaved during the great Soviet experiment. She escaped alone to America and embarked on an epic struggle to have her voice heard. Over time she created a vision of what man could be and ought to be, and fleshed out unforgettable characters for her novels that would embody those ideals. She held steadfast in battles with powerful publishers and movie moguls, never allowing her vision of the heroic to be diluted. She rose to international fame and found herself the somewhat reluctant leader of a worldwide movement. Her books have gone on to sell 25 million copies and continue to set records even today. But, along the way she experienced bitter disappointment and betrayal. She was criticized for being harsh and unforgiving. And her enemies, to this day, try to use her personal life to discredit her philosophy. But all of this pales next to Rand's astonishing reasoning and insight.
Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand will reveal the full spectrum of Rand--both her philosophy and her humanity. The viewer will finally understand what made her tick…. It's an Ayn Rand that most have never seen before.
On a personal note, I'm thrilled to be producing and directing Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand. I have over 26 years experience as a documentary film and video director/producer--nine of those years as a documentary producer for PBS--and along the way won four Emmy Awards. I produced hour long bio documentaries on Margaret Mead and George Meany and was an assistant director to Woody Allen and Sidney Lumet among others. But no project is more important than this one.
Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand is an independent, privately funded film. Research and development are already well along and my associates and I have put over ten thousand dollars of our own money in the film. But we need your help during this crucial initial stage of the production. Over 75 hours of historic film, video and audio materials relating to Rand's life have been archived and cataloged. Included are 40 hours of exclusive video interviews that we've already filmed with Rand's contemporaries. The creative treatment that provides the narrative flow of the film is done.
So the production is already underway. How soon will it be completed? Our goal is to have Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand in theaters by early 2012. Millions more will discover the movie via network, cable, DVD, internet and educational distribution. The full budget is being raised through a combination of Kickstarter, private investment and institutional support. But it's only through Kickstarter that thousands of people around the world, who just want to help spread the ideas of liberty, can join in and be part of the production team. Kickstarter funds will be put to work right away in scriptwriting, design elements, additional research, new filming and other expenses. The amount set for our Kickstarter goal is the minimum needed right now--we hope to raise much more.
All Kickstarter funds that exceed our goal will be poured into the on-going production itself.
Our thanks!
We are very excited that, through Kickstarter, people around the world can join with us and help support liberty. As America and the world spirals toward a big brother/big government mindset, getting Rand's ideas out there, in an accessible, entertaining, format has never been more urgent!
We are very thankful to you for your donation. By the way, we know that some may THINK they can't afford to donate anything meaningful. Well, it's all meaningful to us! Even a dollar tells us we have your moral support! You can also help by forwarding this Kickstarter page to family, friends, and your own group mailing lists.
Duncan Scott
Follow the filming of "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand:
·Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand on Facebook
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Donor Awards Include:
Fully restored 2-disc volume of Ayn Rand's We the Living
Limited Edition Poster from Rand's Remastered We the Living
DVDs of the Objectivist History Project
Tickets to our world premiere!
What happens to my donation if you don't reach your goal?
Your credit card is not charged unless and until the goal is reached.
Is my pledge amount publicly displayed?
No. All pledges are hidden--the only thing made public is how much the project has raised over-all.
When do I get my reward(s)?
Some rewards, like the "We the Living" DVD, will be shipped as soon as the Kickstarter funding goal is achieved . Others, like the "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" DVD, are shipped as soon as they are available. Free shipping, worldwide, is always included.
Can the project exceed its goal?
Absolutely! Many successful Kickstarter projects raise far more than their goal. The additional funds go directly toward the costs of filming and editing. The more funds raised via Kickstarter, the sooner Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand will be finished and shown to the public.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our film. You can still donate even though the Kickstarter campaign is officially ended. Go to the link below:
Thank you! Also please visit our "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" page and get the latest updates on the project:
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You'll receive a high definition digital download of "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" upon release (a $14.95 value).
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You'll receive a DVD of "Inside the Mind of Ayn" upon release, hand signed by Director Duncan Scott. (Includes shipping, worldwide.)
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You'll receive the hand signed DVD of "Inside the Mind of Ayn" PLUS a full color, limited edition, silk screen "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" t-shirt in the size of your choice.
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A SPECIAL AYN RAND DVD TREASURE CHEST! You'll receive the "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" DVD, PLUS a special 2-disc DVD set of "We the Living," the film treasure based on Ayn Rand's first novel. Includes a bonus features disc with a 35-minute "making of" documentary and 50 minutes of deleted scenes. PLUS the entire "Birth of Objectivism" series -- 3 DVDs featuring candid interviews with a dozen of Ayn Rand's closest friends and associates. All DVDs will be hand signed by Duncan Scott PLUS your name will be listed as a supporter of the project on the "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" website, AND FINALLY -- you'll get the limited edition t-shirt!
Pledge $500 or more
14 backers Limited (36 left of 50)
ALL OF THE REWARDS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PLUS: Your name will also be listed in the "Special Thanks To" on-screen credits of "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand," PLUS tickets for two to a private advance screening of "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" (in Los Angels or New York City, travel not included) hosted by Duncan Scott.
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ALL OF THE ABOVE REWARDS AND ON-SCREEN CREDIT, PLUS: You'll also receive Invitations for two to the world premiere of "Inside the Mind of Ayn Rand" and the opening night gala in Los Angeles (travel not included).
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ALL OF THE ABOVE REWARDS, ON-SCREEN CREDIT, AND PREMIERE TICKETS, PLUS an original uncirculated "We the Living" movie poster from the 1988 American premiere theatrical release (excellent condition, approx 28" x 40", unframed). These posters are very rare and once they are gone, will not be reproduced. You also have the option to have your poster hand signed by Duncan Scott.
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Gulf Air launching flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and Emirate of Abu Dhabi has announced that it is launching flights from Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International Airport to over 50 international
destinations, starting June 24, 2004.
The announcement was made at an event held recently at the VIP Lounge of RAK International Airport, attended by RAK aviation authorities and senior officials from Gulf Air.
Engr. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman, Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah said that the new flights will establish connectivity between Ras Al Khaimah and the international business and leisure destinations. "This is a step towards securing RAK International Airport's position as an ideal transit and re-distribution point for regional and international business travellers, as well as to capture an ever larger share of the international tourism and business traffic. RAK International Airport has recorded a growth of over 20 per cent between 1999 and 2003; we are confident that our direct flights to these international destinations will help us gain an even bigger market-share," he stated.
The new flights will contribute to increasing inbound international business and leisure traffic to Ras al Khaimah. The Emirate has recently introduced several new sporting and recreational projects to capture a larger share of the growing tourism market in the UAE. RAK airport currently caters to a large number of international tourists, especially from the 33 visa-free countries and the CIS (Common Wealth of Independent States).
"We are currently implementing an aggressive plan to position Ras Al Khaimah on the international tourism and business map. Having a state-of the art airport with regular connections to major international airports flights
is a part of this strategy. We are committed to offering visitors to Ras Al Khaimah the best possible environment and facilities, be it for business or for a holiday," he stated.
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive of Gulf Air stated: "Gulf Air has been at the forefront in establishing strong networks between hitherto untapped destinations and the rest of the world. Ras al Khaimah, with its strategic growth plans, is poised to take up a significant share of the region's business and tourist market, and we are glad to partner with them in this journey."
Ras Al Khaimah is stepping up efforts to emerge as an important destination in the Middle East for travellers from all over the world. The airport has recorded a growth of over 20 per cent between 1999 and 2003. An ambitious Dhs. 60 million expansion plan was launched last year, that involves extension of the runway, installation of state of the art equipment, setting up new facilities such as Automated Cargo Warehouses, Parking Lots, Offices and Restaurants and other projects in the near future such as the new Airport Hotel, Arrival and Departure Lounge and a Free Trade Zone. The airport recently received ISO 9001-2000 certification, the second GCC airport to earn such recognition. The RAK government has also introduced a convenient visit-visa system for the family members of all UAE residents.
Gulf Air's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers more than 45 cities in 32 countries, besides an extensive regional network. The airline's fleet is one of the most modern in the Middle East and comprises 34 aircraft. (menareport.com)
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- Air Arabia launches flights to Chittagong, Bangladesh from Ras Al Khaimah
- Air Arabia starts operations from RAK International Airport
- Air Arabia starts bus service from RAK to Sharjah International Airport
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Education Projects
Special Education Cost Savings through Full Regionalization ($173,900)
- Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District
- Summary: The newly formed K-12 Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District received funding to create and enhance in-district special education programs.
- Initial Successes:
- The District is currently monitoring the decrease in "in district," special needs students, and will be able to report out on this at the end of the school year.
- The need for reduced paraprofessional positions, as evidenced by a FY14 budget that calls for reductions in paraprofessional staff.
Regionalizing Special Education Services for Children with Dyslexia ($109,000)
- Manchester-Essex Regional School District
- Summary: Several students with disabilities are outplaced to special education schools at a high cost to the district. Grant funding allowed this district to develop an in-district program for dyslexic students in grades 4 and 5.
- Initial Successes:
- Realization of $165,000 in cost avoidance through the initial enrollment of six students in the program.
- By April, the District will be able to report on increased ready scores of children enrolled in the program, increased knowledge of the program, and a decrease in the number of students placed out of district.
Regionalized Technology Support Services ($78,000)
- Hampshire Regional School District, Chesterfield-Goshen Regional School District, Towns of Southampton, Westhampton, and Williamsburg
- Summary: These separate districts share a superintendent and central office and are exploring options of sharing services between the districts. Additionally, grant funds are allowing the District technology support to create and maintain websites for representative town governments.
- Initial Successes:
- Reduced duplication of effort as evidenced by improved timelines of required report submission, consolidated service contracts, and decreased data errors and corrections.
- Consistent and effective use of free email.
- Coordinated professional development trainings across five school district.
- Improved bus route efficiencies as measured by costs, number or routes, review of parent concerns and complaints
Expansion of the Southwick-Tolland Regional School District to Add the Town of Granville ($44,000)
- Southwick-Tolland Regional School District, Town of Granville
- Summary: The Town of Granville previously maintained a separate K-8 school district and, utilized grant funding to merge the district into the Southwick-Tolland Regional School District.
- Initial Successes:
- Increase administrative efficiencies by working with only one budget. When reviewing the consolidated budget, efficiencies relative to service and structure will be realized.
Monomoy Regional School District Transition ($204,000)
- Monomoy Regional School District
- Summary: Monomoy became the newest regional school district in the Commonwealth when, after several years of study, the school districts of the Towns of Harwich and Chatham consolidated into a new regional district. Funds from the CIC grant were used to develop a common technology platform and to integrate two disparate systems into one new system.
- Initial Successes:
- In April, the District will report on the reduction in processing costs and the increase in efficiencies in processing data.
Vocational School District Expansion ($23,975)
- Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District
- Summary: The oldest regional vocational district in the state, NBVST received a grant to add the towns of Cheshire and Lanesborough to the regional agreement. This will provide representation for the two towns on the regional school committee and will allow the communities to avoid costs over time by paying annual assessments as opposed to tuition.
- Initial Successes:
- Development of a blueprint for district expansion, resulting in increased access to quality vocational and technical education and student enrollment.
- Increased fiscal and operational efficiencies in pupil transportation regarding contractual bus routes, inclusion in regional transportation, greater educational administrative functions and improved participation as voting members of the regional school committee.
Southeast Technology Network ($199,690)
- Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District; South Shore Vocational Technical High School; Whitman-Hanson Regional School District; Towns of Abington, Avon, Hanover, Hingham, Holbrook, and West Bridgewater, and North River Collaborative
- Summary: Working with 11 school districts, the North River Collaborative developed a regional technology network to efficiently address identified shared technology needs of school districts to increase capacity through shared resources.. The project will prepare teachers to implement best practices in technology integration, create technology teacher leaders in participating districts, and establish a process and online system through which teachers can share effective technology infused lessons.
- Initial Successes:
- Technology audits were completed for each of 12 districts/educational collaboratives with the identification of cost efficiencies and cross district needs.
- A shared approach to student achievement data analysis to support instructional decision making was established across multiple school districts.
- Nearly 100 educators and technology leaders were trained to implement best practices in instructional technology integration, and an online system for sharing technology infused lessons across districts was established. (Website: http://nrctech.weebly.com)
- Centralized Technology Help Center will be established and used by at least two districts in accordance with audit findings and district analysis by April.
- Established a structure for group procurement of technology products that resulted in savings of 25-50% on required start-up costs and 15-25% on annual licenses for technology applications related to educator evaluation, student achievement, and web-based learning platforms for districts in the southeast region of the state.
Environment/Public Works Projects
Regionalizing Municipal Storm Water Management in Central Massachusetts through Collaborative Education, Data Management, and Policy Development ($310,000)
- Towns of Spencer, Auburn, Charlton, Dudley, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Oxford, Paxton, Shrewsbury, Sturbridge, Webster, and West Boylston
- Summary: New EPA requirements can be expensive for many small communities. Working together, these towns were able to combine resources to develop comprehensive systems to generate the necessary data and to inform the public of issues involving storm water.
- Initial Successes:
- Enhancement of storm water management programs through the accomplishment of deliverables including a training DVD, website, salt/sand tree, sump pump policy, and general services RFP.
- Removal of redundancy through the standardization of a salt/sand application decision tree and a standardized sump pump policy.
- Achievement of an economy of scale by engaging with one lead consultant on all deliverables for a total cost of $310,000, as opposed to projected costs of $200,000 per community if work was completed individually.
- Purchase of advanced survey equipment to be shared by the 13 communities rather than each community purchasing its own equipment for data processing and collection.
Regional Equipment Sharing Cooperative ($58,000)
- Towns of Brookfield, Brimfield, East Brookfield, Warren, and West Brookfield
- Summary: These five communities have been unofficially sharing equipment for several years. After a tornado struck the area in the spring of 2011, the communities decided to develop an official system of sharing highway equipment that is necessary for all five towns. Grant funds allowed for the purchase of a sign making machine and an asphalt roller, and the development of a formal agreement.
- Initial Successes:
- Development of a comprehensive intermunicipal agreement
- Implementation of a five-town purchasing program.
Shared Municipal Portable Closed Loop Pressure Wash Water Recycle System for Commercial Fishing Fleets in Harwich and Chatham ($25,500)
- Towns of Harwich and Chatham
- Summary: These two participating communities utilized grant funds to secure a piece of equipment to expedite the cleaning of commercial fishing boats.
- Initial Successes:
- Increased number of boats utilizing the portable closed loop system.
- Increased amount of wash water collected and disposed of at the end of the fishing season.
Pioneer Valley Conservation Commissions Compact ($132,455)
- Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
- Summary: Grant funding was utilized to develop a compact to provide technical assistance the region's communities and land trusts for land conservation, open space, and wetland protection.
- Initial Successes:
- Increased protection of wetlands, as evidenced by reviews in each participating community and as reported on in April.
- Increased community access to open space, as evidenced by boundary marking and conservation restriction monitoring. This has been completed on the McDonald property in Wilbraham, and will be completed on multiple other properties.
- Increased protection of open space, as evidenced by the submission of land grant applications and purchase of open space. This has been completed for 134 acres in Southwick, and 4.2 miles of rail corridor for Southampton Greenway connecting 400 acres of open space, and the negotiation of the Burke property donation and conservation restriction in Hatfield.
Civic Engagement Projects
Commonwealth Citizens Connect App Development for Local Governments Across Massachusetts ($400,000)
- City of Boston
- Summary: In 2009, the City of Boston developed a smart phone application to allow residents to report non-emergency issues, such as a pothole, to city government. Grant funds were utilized to bring this app to 35 other communities from across the Commonwealth.
- Initial Successes:
- Number of participating municipalities (35)
- Aggregate population of participating municipalities (Over 1.8 million)
- Number of downloads of the app, as reported on in May.
- Ratio of downloads of the app to the population of participating municipalities, as reported on in May.
Online Municipal Services and Systems Projects
Digital Regionalization: Permit, License, and Inspection Automation ($500,000)
- Cape Cod Commission, Towns of Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Nantucket, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth.
- Summary: The Cape Cod Commission received funding to develop a regional system of online permits. The Commission procured the services of the vendor Acela to establish an automated solution for all permits and licenses issued by each of the participating communities.
- Initial Successes:
- Permits offered by 3 of the participating communities are 100% functional.
- Complete number of towns opting into the system, as reported on in May.
- Decrease in the transaction time necessary to process permits and licenses, as reported on in May.
- The number of times users check the status of their project online as opposed to the telephone, as reported on in May.
- The number of transactions taking place during non-traditional work hours, as reported on in May.
Cloud-based Open Source Integrated Municipal Financial Management ($290,710)
- Town of Royalston and other municipal members of the Community Software Consortium (CSC)
- Summary: The Community Software Consortium (CSC) is a nonprofit group established over 20 years ago to assist communities with their financial reporting requirements in the Division of Local Services (DLS)'s Gateway reporting system. Working with the Town of Royalston as the lead, the CSC utilized grant funds to establish cloud-based assessing and tax collecting systems.
- Initial Successes:
- 100% of developed software modules successfully address the design criteria established in the requirements phase, as reported on in April.
- 100% of applications will be accessible from any internet-ready device and that complex reports or forms show acceptable performance service levels, as reported on in April.
- 100% of applications will have working controls to manage community-specific identification and authorization, as reported on in April.
- Increase in the number of communities interested in converting to and adopting the resulting software applications, as reported on in April.
Berkshire On-Line Municipal Building Permits ($110,835)
- Berkshire Regional Planning Commission; Towns of Becket, Dalton, Lee, Monterey, Lenox, Richmond, and Sheffield
- Summary: Grant funds allowed the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to work with seven communities to develop an online building permitting system. Funds were utilized to purchase software and field equipment and to implement the program.
- Initial Successes:
- Implementation in 100% of participating communities, as reported on in April.
- Improved service delivery, as reported by the number of officials receiving PermitEyes software training, the number of municipal inspectional officials fully functional in the software, the number of inspectional violations, the number of "hits" to the website, and the number of Certificates of Occupancy and Inspection offered, as reported on in April.
Performance Management Projects
Massachusetts Statewide Performance Management Program ($373,000)
- Amesbury, Lowell, Somerville, Woburn, and Worcester
- Summary: These five communities partnered with the Collins Center at UMass Boston to develop a regional system of municipal performance management. Funds were utilized to subsidize the StatNet program, a group that any municipality can join and which meets four times per year to discuss specific areas of interest, such as E911 response times or DPW fleet maintenance. Additionally, CIC funds were used to hire five analysts at the Collins Center who worked with 20 communities, chosen through a competitive process, to develop CitiStat or similar performance management programs in each community. Each analyst worked with a portfolio of four municipalities, providing direct service on data collection, analysis, and performance management program development.
- Initial Successes:
- Number of communities recruited to participate, as reported on in April
- Number of workshops held, as reported on in April.
- Number of standard indicators developed and presented for adoption, as reported on in April
- Net number of communities that choose to participate in program and adopting standard indicators and reporting structure, as reported on in April.
- Number of hits to website, as reported on in April.
- Number of operational efficiencies implemented that can be attributed to the program, as reported on in April.
Public Health Projects
Franklin County Cooperative Public Health Service ($119,375)
- Franklin Regional Council of Governments, Towns of Buckland, Charlemont, Deerfield, Gill, Hawley, Monroe, Granby, and Plainfield
- Summary: Led by the FRCOG, these towns worked together to develop a regional public health district organized under Chapter 40, Section 4a. The program is governed by an oversight board and employs a fully credentialed health agent and a registered public health nurse.
- Initial Successes:
- 100% of restaurants will be in compliance with the food code, as reported in April.
- 100% of camps and pools will be in compliance with the codes, as reported on in April.
- Improved Board of Health governance through the establishment of a regional oversight committee, as reported on in April.
- Press:
- Shores, Chris, "Lt. gov. praises public health district as regionalization success," The Recorder, Thursday, February 28, 2013.
Berkshire Public Health Alliance Public Health Nurse Program ($47,500)
- Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Towns of Adams, Alford, Becket, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Great Barrington, Hancock, Lanesborough, Mt. Washington, New Marlborough, North Adams, Peru, Richmond, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Washington, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, Windsor
- Summary: The Berkshire Public Health Alliance consists of 21 communities in Berkshire County that developed the Alliance with support from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. CIC funders were used to develop a regional public health nursing program.
- Initial Successes:
- Increased number of communities served by the program, as reported in April.
- Increased number of residents served by the program, as reported in April.
- Increase in types and numbers of public health nursing services provided, as reported on in April.
- Increase in the number of communities who have indicated intent to join the program in future years, as reported in April.
Provision of Electronic Food Inspections ($15,000)
- Towns of Ashland, Medway, and Hopkinton
- Summary: Over the last several years, these three Metrowest Towns lost, due to budget cuts, part time food inspectors. This time consuming task fell to the directors of public health in each community. The grant allows for the purchase of tablets and wireless printers that are shared by the communities and that allow them to perform inspections in a timely fashion.
- Initial Successes:
- Decreased length of time for inspections, as reported on in April.
- Increased number of inspections completed, as reported on in April
Public Safety Projects
Ashland-Hopkinton Fire Services Collaborative ($175,000)
- Towns of Ashland and Hopkinton
- Summary: The Towns of Ashland and Hopkinton are developing a plan, which will be presented to stakeholders in both communities, to consolidate their fire departments. Grant funds are being used to define an organizational framework for the governance, operations, and financing of a joint department, which will be presented to the Town Meetings for approval in spring 2014.
- Initial Successes:
- Identification of several intermediate initiatives to improve collaborative operations that the departments are beginning to implement immediately.
- Development of an organizational framework for a combined department will be completed in time to be presented to the Boards of Selectman for approval in July.
NoFIRES- Northwestern Juvenile Fire Intervention Response, Education, and Safety Partnership ($47,000)
- Northampton, Springfield, Greenfield, Chesterfield, Easthampton, Granby, Montague, Turners Falls and Ware
- Summary: This project established a regional and multidisciplinary approach to reducing the incidents of juvenile fire setting and the enhancement of overall public safety. The program developed a regional referral, intervention and service model to provide a comprehensive response system to juvenile fire setting incidents and behavior for youths ages 5 to 17.
- Initial Successes:
- Successfully obtained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status at both the state and federal levels.
- Developed and implemented an active Board of Directors with oversight of the entire program.
- 34 youth have been screened and educated on the dangers of fire starting
- Increased number of referrals to the program, to be reported on in April.
- Improved parent satisfaction with the program, as measured through surveys and as reported on in April.
Franklin County Regional Dog Officer Control and Kennel ($19,900)
- Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), Greenfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Heath, Montague, Warwick, and Whatley.
- Summary: Animal control is a major issue for many small communities, especially those that lack trained and certified staff. Working with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, funding allowed the FRCOG to develop a regional dog kennel in a building donated by the Town of Montague. The director of the kennel is an employee of the sheriff's office, and the program is supervised by a steering committee consisting of representatives from each participating community.
- Initial Successes:
- While dollar figures are not yet available, anecdotally police officers have noted that time is saved by having a set location to drop off stray dogs. Additionally, further unqualified people (Selectboard members, town administrators, ect.) do not have to take the time to find a dog's owner or deal with a dog without an owner.
- Since May over 90 stray dogs have been kenneled at the new facility and 23 dogs have been adopted.
- The kennel has raised over $5,000 in donations.
Southeast Fire Department Electronic Records and Permitting Collaborative ($76,800)
- Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD), Taunton, Seekonk, North Attleboro, Stow, Swansea, Somerset, Freetown, Dighton, Westport and Fall River
- Summary: Hosted by the SRPEDD, this program provides online permitting capabilities to fire departments in Southeastern Massachusetts. Residents and businesses can now file for permits offered by fire departments, such as burning permits, through a secure online portal.
- Initial Successes:
- 20% adoption of "permittees" in the first year, as reported on in April.
- Increased interested in expanding the scope of e-Permitting to other areas. Six of the participating towns are moving ahead with expanding e-permitting solutions into their building and health departments.
Facilities Management Projects
Centralized Facility and Infrastructure Asset Maintenance System ($46,000)
- Town of Hanover
- Summary: The Town of Hanover recently transferred the management of all town and school facilities to the Department of Public Works. Given this new management structure, the town is interested in building a centralized maintenance organization to operate and maintain all of the town's building and traditional infrastructure assets. Grant funds were utilized to enhance this centralized system by allowing residents to report building issues via mobile devices, and purchasing mobile devices for staff to use to report the completion of work orders.
- Initial Successes:
- Increased hits on their website, increased use of Cartegraph Mobile, and YourGov, and improved citizen access to government will be reported on in April.
- Development of a centralized maintenance organization and its information systems.
- Completely switched from the Town's internally developed work order system to the Cartegraph and SchoolDude systems to drive horizontal and vertical work respectively.
Consolidation of IT and Maintenance Services ($28,211)
- Town of Middleborough
- Summary: Grant funding allowed the town and school sides to consolidate their information technology and facilities management system. Funds were used to place both town and school functions on the same web based application for help desk and asset management. The town and school department used budgetary funding to hire a joint Technology Systems Administrator.
- Initial Successes:
- Increased access by maintenance and technology staff to maintenance and technology request data.
- Development of progress updates on work orders to keep the requesters informed.
Other Projects
Shared Transportation Resources Among Five Municipalities and One Business in the Acton Region ($184,575)
- Towns of Acton, Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard, and Stow
- Summary: Each of these five communities had limited transportation options. This grant allowed the towns to work with Clock Tower Place Office Park in Maynard to develop a regional transportation system by sharing their transportation resources, such as Council on Aging vans.
- Initial Successes:
- Development of a plan to sustain and continue the program.
- Conduct outreach to other communities in the region to ascertain their interest in joining the program, which resulted in the addition of the communities of Westford and Concord.
Libraries as Part of Emergency Response Teams ($29,967)
- Town of Andover
- Summary: After the fall storm of 2011, the Memorial Hall Library realized that it became a hub for people to congregate, stay warm, and interact with others. The library used grant funding to enhance the library's role as an information center through the development of information kiosks. This project also served as the impetus for the library director to become part of the town's emergency response team.
- Initial Successes:
- Success will be measured by survey responses and usage statistics gathered after the electronic bulletin board system has been fully implemented.