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Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by Japanese forces firsthand.
Unlike Moulin Rouge, which was over the top campy and unrealistic by intent (well thats what I thought about it), this movie by Baz Luhrman could not decide what it wanted to be: campy, serious - a war movie, a movie criticizing the way Australia treated the Aborigines/mixed children ...
In the end it was just too long, too predictable and outright boring. A few "pluses" for good landscape cinematography and the little boy Nullah.
Detective Dee - Mystery of the Phantom Flame
An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu.
To draw comparisons between this movie and the first new SHerlock Holmes with RDJ isn't too far fetched. Di Ranji is a former investigator of the justice ministry that was imprisoned for not supporting/rebelling against the new regent. With mysterious deaths happening (people burst into flames) he is released and searches for the unknown assassin. The trailer I have linked a few posts before this one promises a much faster paced movie, but the wire-fu fight scenes are OK and refreshingly innovative (fighting deer!).
The movie loses points for its mixture of magic & crazy science (Holmes has to deal with crazy science only) and the somehow typical "sacrifice for the greater good of the realm" stuff you find very often in Chinese movies. It also lacks the irony of RDJ as Holmes.
7/10 - it is OK to rent, but I'd rather watch the Sherlock again
Shutter Island
Drama set in 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is presumed to be hiding nearby.
Although there is a wide range of characters, this movie pretty much is a DiCaprio one man show. The movie is dark and gloomy and shows how the main character slowly "loses is marbles" (well, or has lost them a long time ago). I can't write a lot more, without including spoilers for those who have not seen it. Why won't award a "nine" for it? Sometimes I wished it went on with a faster pace. Perhaps it would be interesting for you to see in with a vivid memory of Sucker Punch, as they deal with a related topic (and Sucker Punch had to much pace in the story telling).
8/10 (although at the upper edge of eight....might change that after a few weeks of thought)
A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who was kidnapped on a trip to Paris to be sold into prostitution.
Liam Neeson doesn't really have to act in this movie, he just had to look grim and kick, punch & shoot people. He never seems to have any doubts that he will accomplish his mission and he does not show any remorse for killing about two dozen people, including shooting a friend's wife. Being a vigilante and taking the law into his own hands has to come with a price IMO. It is a good action movie, but you should not escape this plot "unharmed" in any kind of way.
Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty.
If you liked the first one, you will like the second one too. Of course it is only slightly based on the original works of A.C. Doyle, but if you see it as an buddy/adventure movie (not so mysterious this time), it will entertain you for two hours. RDJ as Holmes feels like he is the 19th century brother of Jack Sparrow, but I did not get tired on all the mannerisms, as most of them were funny enough. With the exceptions of Watson & Moriarty, all other characters where a little bit under-used (like Simza, Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes etc.) I liked the short appearance of Rachel McAdams, too.
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Wondering why the jingles have started so early this season, well you might not be alone! Customers are happy and so are shopkeepers who are doling out deals. The bigger question is, whether Black Friday is losing its aura!
Reasons behind Black Friday losing its sheen:
1. E-Commerce making it easier for shoppers to purchase anything on the go
2. Race among retailers, online or otherwise, to offer lowest price
3. Juicy deals on offer around the year
With more people on the go than ever, juicy deals being available throughout the year and e-commerce being hot property these days, the aura around Black Friday is diminishing. As per a survey done by RetailMeNot.com, most of the shoppers will be done with all the holiday season shopping much before Black Friday.
Shoppers on the go
Mobile e-commerce is in vogue and a deluge of tablets, smartphones and other mobile gadgets have powered it in a big way. A recent survey done by Accenture found that around a quarter of all shoppers make use of e-commerce websites to purchase gifts of their choice.
Such intelligent smartphone apps are available these days that you will get access to juicy deals on a variety of products, including electronics, apparel, gifts and more on your fingertips, quite literally. With so much on offer already, why wait for Black Friday?
Deals, deals and more deals
Online retailers are vying hard for matching the best deals available on brick-and-mortar stores. This sets a race to the bottom type of situation, with each side trying to lure the customers with a better price. The customer ends up being the real winner by pocketing a juicy deal.
One such interesting multi-cornered competition is being witnessed between the likes of Apple, Samsung, Google, Amazon and others. While Apple is known for high end products which are highly pricey, Google and Amazon are undermining the markets by offering products at ridiculously low rates (Read: Mobile Price Undermining by Google and Amazon)
Fight against 'show-rooming'
A common tendency among shoppers is to identify a particular product in a showroom and purchase it elsewhere. This approach helps them to pocket stupendous deals, but is a headache for sellers!
The solution? Shopkeepers have started offering deals that are available nowhere else. Who would mind purchasing an item and getting a gift or a heavy discount on other purchases? I won't, so I'll be on the lookout for such exclusive deals.
Happy Shopping – Black Friday or not!!

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This Is a Recording: On Alan Lomax
Just not "write"
In David Yaffe's review of the book about the Lomaxes he writes, "Donegan went to the offensive extreme of copywriting Lead Belly's music as his own." No.. .he copyrighted the music. "Copywriting" is something that is done before it gets to to your copy editor, who should know better! Good piece, though.
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FAME burnishes Philippine reputation as a key design center of Asia
More News from Philippine Daily Inquirer
The spotlight was on Filipino creativity and ingenuity at the Manila FAME, "The Design and Lifestyle Event," at the SMX Convention Center.
The fair highlighted the best of Philippine-made furniture and furnishings, home accents, holiday fashion complements with an artisanal touch, plus many other items, palanggas.
Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo, together with Department of Trade and Industry's expert export marketing arm, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (Citem), headed by executive director Rosvi Gaetos, inaugurated the trade fair.
Domingo said Citem this year collaborated with top international names.
Jetting into town from New York was American retail and sourcing expert James Booth and celebrated Filipino designer Josie Natori, who was creative director for Manila Wear.
Meanwhile, Budji Layug and Kenneth Cobonpue were Manila FAME creative directors.
Manila FAME has become a hub for hot retailers such as Bloomingdale's, Harrods and Neiman Marcus, and buyers from the United States, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and Germany.
Manila FAME confirmed once again that the Philippines is one of Asia's design leaders.
Visit www.manilafame.com or e-mail email@example.com.
In connection with Paris Fashion Week, L'Oréal Professionnels hosted in Manila a grand happening celebrating the country's hair professionals and fashion muses.
At the newly opened Hyve Club, well-chosen invitees witnessed the unveiling of the latest Parisian collection from L'Oréal Professionnel designer, my pal Rhett Eala, no less. He teamed up with Henri Calayag who created the runway muses' fabulous tresses.
"L'Oréal Professionnel has been in the world of beauty for over 100 years, and we continue to raise the bar when it comes to hair color, haircare, form and styling," said L'Oréal Professionnel product division general manager Yunus Koswara. "With this commitment, we are set to inspire loyal fans further with more exciting activities that only an industry leader like L'Oréal Professionnel can offer.
"Enriching activities like these set L'Oréal apart from the rest of the industry, as we always strive to go beyond hair discussions to include fashion as a whole."
The fabulous ball gowns designed by Eala were complemented by the hair styles that showcased the latest hair colors.
Chef Rob Pengson for his part provided culinary stylings of his own to match the high-fashion event, palanggas.
Capping the affair was the awarding of the night's "ultimate muse," who got to bring home one of Rhett's coveted sartorial masterpieces.
Marriot Café's seafood fest
If you are a lover of fish cuisine, I'll bet you that there is nothing more delightful than to see fishermen hauling a net brimming with the freshest catch.
Well, at the Marriot Café, you can magnify this delightful happening through an awesome seafood buffet every Friday and Saturday, from 6-10:30 p.m. It's called Ocean's Harvest.
You can choose from fresh seafood and request the chef to cook it the way you want. You can have your glorious taste of the bounty of the sea for P2,300.
Gorgeous celebrities Ruffa Guttierez and Phoemela Barranda tried the buffet themselves.
Marriott Manila executive chef Meik Brammer demonstrated like a pro how the buffet works, while proudly narrating, "my daily morning voyage to Navotas to ensure that everything bought is nothing but fresh."
He directed diners to the Catch of the Day station and urged them to tell the chef how they wanted their seafood to be prepared. No recipes required.
"With quality ingredients and well-experienced chefs preparing your choice the way you want it, how can anything go wrong?" chef Meik concluded.
With the to-die-for seafood feast, it would surely not be your last visit to the Marriot Café, 'di bala, palanggas?
More info? Call 9889999.
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(BARCELONA, Spain) -- Private Media Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVT - news), worldwide leader in premium-quality, adult entertainment products, services and Internet content, today announced the recent acquisition of the assets of Private USA, Inc. and the start-up of the subsidiary Private North America, Inc.
Under the terms of the agreement, Private Media Group has taken over all assets and the management of all operations previously handled by Private USA and will continue to develop the business through the subsidiary Private North America.
Based in Los Angeles, USA, Private USA, has been one of Private's key distributors. In fiscal 1999 and 2000, Private USA represented revenues of Private Media Group of $2,123,564 and $2,957,732 respectively and sales is expected to increase approximately 100% during the first year of operations.
Mr. Richard Arnold has been appointed President of Private North America. Mr. Arnold's established track-record and knowledge of the industry and the North American territory, together with his assistance in the development in the region, will continue to be an important asset in developing and implementing the Company's strategy for the US territory.
Mr. Berth Milton, Chief Executive Officer of Private Media Group, said: ``The expansion of our operations in the US will further strengthen Private's position as the world leader in premium Adult Entertainment. Private North America represents an excellent opportunity to secure a growth platform in the US. It will provide greater exposure in this territory, which is one of the most important and competitive.''
``We are very excited with the great potential of Private North America,'' said its President, Mr. Richard Arnold. ``Private is the strongest brand name in Adult Entertainment and we want the USA to be Private Media Group's strongest territory.''
The leading publicly-quoted adult entertainment company in the world, Private Media Group Inc., is the founder of the globally established brand name 'Private' and has positioned itself in the marketplace with a visionary management strategy that combines both New Economy (Internet, multimedia, e-commerce) and Old Economy (videos, magazines) business models. Maintaining a total adult lifestyle philosophy, this is reflected in the Company's broad range of products and services, both proprietary and licensed, and its strategic policies of development, diversification and acquisition.
For more info about Private Media Group, please visit the Company's corporate Web site at www.prvt.com.
This release contains, in addition to historical information, forward- looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect the Company's current judgements of those issues. However, because these statements are forward-looking and apply to future events, they are subject to unpredictable circumstances, which could lead to results materially different from those anticipated by the Company.
For further information about Private Media Group, please contact: In Barcelona, Spain: Andre F. Ribeiro, +34-679-983-772, firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Sin Claire with Foxxx
Adult's Achilles Heel
AHF's Hidden Agenda
New Smash VP Wyatt Case
Ink Inks OC, The Rub
National Porn Star Day
Pistol, Ross Talk Condoms
XXX Casting Call
Direct Reps Harper
AJ Applegate Available
Emma Marx: Boundaries ~ Reviewer Rated
Strippers Ready for Baseball
RAW Signs Sasha Bradshaw
Modern Comstockery
Nikki Phoenix Appearance
RockNSeXXXy Welcomes Billy Blair
Karaoke XXX Needs New Location
Jane & Ward Hosting XRCO
SashaBrabuster's XXX Comeback
Control ~ Reviewer Rated
XRCO 2015 Nominees
A Leaner Message
50 Shades of Grey ~ Cinema Seen
XRCO 2015 Hall of Fame
Interview with Ela Darling
Derrick Pierce Interview
The News Rack: Naked Swingers
Interview of Holly Heart
ED Expo to Big Easy
Freedom Acres Open House
Global Adult Industry Association
Tod Hunter Press Releases
Cumisha Amado at Sagebrush
J.Lo Doc Johnson Offer
Passport to Hustler Event
Advertise on AINews
Freedom Acres Location
Nina Elle Retains Star Factory
Karen Summer Returns
She's Judas & Available
Camming Con Moves Dates
Exquisite Distributes DDF
Cherie Deville Returns
Roxanne Rae Available
Cherie Deville Available
Maryjean Available in LA
Alicia Silver Productions Content
Thomas Bagley Outed Belle Knox
Casting Call for 'Operation: Outdoors'
Mission Control Open House
Cherie Deville in LA
PASS Holiday Schedule
Santa Susana Pass Location
Sure Fuck Clothing Line
Nadia Night With Lucky Devil
Richelle Ryan Available
LATATA Responds to FSC
FSC Burdens Performers
Online Dating Summit Curacao
Tanya Tate Action Figure
Cam Studio Rental Rates
Sportsheets ILS Blitz
Fantasy Lingerie Storerotica Noms
New Networking Event
Crowdfunding for Adult Entertainment
Jack Hammer Coming Back
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TES Early Bird Price
XBIZ Executive Awards
June SCCC Mixer
Von James Hires Rub
Entertainment Equipment Floaters
AEE/ANE Seminar Schedule
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Topco StorErotica Nom
NS Novelties Storerotica Noms
Baci Announces New Distributor
Sliquid Fifty Shades Collection
Zolo StorErotica Nom
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Obamacare Expert Randy Limbeck
SLS at Mister Leather
Barcelona Trade Show
Sensuva StorErotica Nom
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Angel Del Rey New Pictures
Kira Lake New Pictures
RingO Ranglers Nominated
CB-X Nommed For 2
PHS Nommed StorErotica Awards
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OCM Rub Valentine
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Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation.August 4, 2011 - Los Angeles, Calif. – The drought and famine crisis in East Africa is intensifying with more than 12 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya urgently in need of humanitarian assistance, and the numbers increasing daily. The UN has declared famine in three additional areas in southern Somalia, bringing the total to five zones and more than 3.7 million people nationwide in crisis. Having worked throughout the region since 1991, International Medical Corps is responding within Somalia and in refugee camps at the borders in Ethiopia and Kenya as well as scaling up resources for drought-stricken host communities in Ethiopia and Kenya. As drought and famine require a multi-faceted approach, our programs include nutrition services to address staggering malnutrition rates, water/sanitation/hygiene, and targeted services for overcrowded refugee camp conditions including gender-based violence awareness and case management.Near Dolo Ado in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, more than 115,000 Somali refugees reside in three camps with another 1,700 awaiting placement in transit centers. International Medical Corps, in partnership with the Ethiopian Government's Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA), has scaled up supplementary feeding services for malnourished people, including the provision of nutrient-dense therapeutic foods.Approximately 88% of the population at Kobe camp is below 18 according to UNHCR, with children under 5 showing the highest malnutrition rates. International Medical Corps teams are providing nutrition screenings for infants, children and pregnant women as part of our supplementary feeding services. Teams have also trained ARRA staff to strengthen the referral pathway for children suffering from malnutrition into the appropriate nutrition treatment services at the camps. To date, approximately 3,000 children and pregnant and lactating women have undergone nutritional screening and referred to the appropriate level of therapeutic care. International Medical Corps is concerned about a potential cholera outbreak in the Dolo Ado camps – poor sanitation and overcrowded camp conditions can greatly increase the risk of infectious disease. In response, our teams are constructing 50 latrines/washrooms and have launched a hygiene campaign at Kobe camp this week. In addition, International Medical Corps is providing gender-based violence awareness training for community leaders and will also implement mental health and reproductive health services, including the provision of healthcare for pregnant women. A team is also assessing needs among the Ethiopian host population surrounding the camps where local resources have been stretched thin due to the influx of arrivals.For more detailed information about International Medical Corps' drought and famine response throughout East Africa including in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, please visit: http://internationalmedicalcorps.org/page.aspx?pid=1348Since its inception more than 25 years ago, International Medical Corps' mission has been consistent: relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. This approach of helping people help themselves is critical to returning devastated populations to self-reliance. For more information visit: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org. Also see us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Contact: Jaya VadlamudiSenior Communications email@example.com+1 310.826.7800
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I have.
NHIE stomped grapes.
I have.
NHIE stomped grapes.
Neither have I.
NHIE regularly drunk wine.
oh, I sure have.
nhIe liked any of the corn-based alcohol. (whisky, etc.)
Neither have I.
NHIE eaten octopus.
neither have I
NHIE cared for straw purses.
"Success is falling nine times and getting up ten." - Jon Bon Jovi
Neither have I.
NHIE been in a kayak.
I have (ocean kayaking @ the shore)
NHIE mowed my lawn
me neither - I'm afraid of losing a toe.
nhIe minded weeding the garden, tho.
I have, but I'll mow the lawn...go figure.
NHIE played hai alai.
I haven't played but I've seen it being played.
NHIE made creme brulee.


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Crystal Cathedral board sells property to local University
Crystal Cathedral board backs sale to university
Congress considers military aid cuts to Egypt because of persecution
Cut is U.S. aid to Egypt touted over persecution
Demonstrators may be asked to leave St. Paul's in London
St. Paul's Cathedral raises doubts over protesters
Local churches in Joplin help to rebuild houses with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
TV makeover show to build 7 homes in Joplin
Afghanistan lack in religious liberty
Watchdog group laments lack of religious liberty in Afghanistan
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Category: General News
Aurora Movie Theater Reopens After Shooting
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado movie theater where a gunman killed 12 people and injured dozens of others last summer will reopen today. The theater's owners are holding a private ceremony for victims, first responders and officials. But the event is being boycotted by some who lost loved ones in the massacre. The 16-screen complex in Aurora will reopen permanently next week.


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'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz cast as lead in 'Hercules 3D'
He'll play the hulking hero in a £45 million blockbuster from 'Cliffhanger' director Renny HarlinBuy DVD and Blu-ray
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Twilight's Kellan Lutz has been cast as the lead in Hercules 3D.
Lutz, who played stacked vampire Emmett Cullen in the Twilight movies, has signed on to star in a $70 million (£45 million) blockbuster from Renny Harlin, director of Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger.
Harlin told The Hollywood Reporter: "It takes more than a good physique to portray the most legendary, mythological personality in history - and Kellan has exactly that, personality. He's not afraid to explore the strengths and vulnerabilities of the character, and he impressed me with his passion and heart."
Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but Hercules 3D is believed to centre on a love story between Lutz's hulking hero and a beautiful princess from Crete. Harlin plans to start shooting the movie this May in Bulgaria.
Meanwhile, a rival movie starring Dwayne Johnson is currently in the works. Based on an acclaimed graphic novel called Hercules: The Thracian Wars, it's being directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men: The Last Stand) and aims to offer a more realistic view of the Greek hero. Ian McShane and John Hurt have recently joined the cast and filming will begin in Hungary this May - the same month as Hercules 3D starts shooting.
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The shells reminded me of the Star Spangled Banner. But these bombs were not bursting in air; they were hitting ships.
New mascot replaces PFD Panda
But first we must remember
Telltale signs, and how to fight back
To experience our past, I had to travel to Argentina
Embrace the madness
Bowie Community Theater earns three Washington area awards
On Leg 4, the Volvo Ocean Racers leave China and head to New Zealand
Sharpen your ears: They're out There quacking, snoring, growling and peeping
The Ides of March brings the year's best fishing
This hurry-up winter is pushing spring
Perched above the equator, the sun splits the day between light and dark
Beautiful effects and interplanetary drama isn't enough to make up for a terrible lead
One in a thousand on the B&A Trail Marathon
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Sharing your #thanks and #gratitude is such a powerful way to connect with intention - I'm also a big believer in giving gifts of thanks too.
I appreciate you taking the time to connect and share your thoughts, so thank you for your comment! And while you're at it... Why not tell me what you're thankful for today? ;-)


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Richard and Beverly Carney of Greenwood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a resort in Brown County with their children and their families.
Mr. Carney and his wife, the former Beverly Noble, were married Aug. 29, 1964, at the Methodist Church in Spiceland.
He is retired from the Federal Aviation Administration.
She worked at Capitol Plus Credit Union.
They have three daughters, Kathy (Larry) Harris of McKinney, Texas, Julie Carney of Franklin and Jenny (Ed) Kim of Fishers; and six grandchildren.


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The BIG Awards are back for 2015, and this year we're focused on the Internet of Everything (IoE). All submissions should be from innovators, entrepreneurs and startups working to advance this area.
What is IoE?
We see it as bringing together people, process, data and things to create relevant, valuable networked connections. It's turning information into actions. And presenting businesses, individuals and countries with:
- New capabilities
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A demolition company owner who threatened to bring his guns
to a meeting at the Otago Regional Council offices has been
fined for illegally burning material which gives off highly
toxic fumes.
Clearwaters Otago Ltd and its director John Robert James
Clearwater (56) have been fined a total of $16,125 after
attempting to ''cut costs'' by burning demolition waste on Mr
Clearwater's farm in Allans Beach Rd on Otago Peninsula,
instead of taking it to the city's landfill.
The company and Clearwater were each convicted on two charges
brought by the Otago Regional Council; one for discharging
contaminants to air on August 23, 2013, by burning materials
containing heavy metals, that were painted and had other
coatings or plastics, contravening the Regional Plan: Air for
Otago and the National Environmental Standard.
The second charge was for discharging contaminants, such as
demolition waste including painted timber, metals, plastics,
insulation and wiring, contravening the Regional Plan: Waste.
In the Dunedin District Court yesterday, Environment Court
Judge Brian Dwyer said Clearwater's actions were deliberate
and planned as he was ''definitely'' aware of the rules which
banned such burning.
''There was an element of defiance in the offending.''
An aggravating factor was the comment made over the phone to
the enforcement officer that he would bring a gun to an
interview at the council offices, even though the statement
was later retracted, he said.
''The threat against a council officer doing his or her job
is unacceptable to the court.''
A lack of up-to-date financial information on the company and
Clearwater's own finances was concerning, Judge Dwyer said.
Further financial information was suppressed by the judge.
Regional council counsel Alastair Logan said Clearwater had
been burning demolition waste at his farm despite repeated
warnings from the council that it was illegal.
''Instead of disposing it at a proper landfill ... it wasn't
done that way, to save costs.''
The landfill rules had been in place since 1997 and the air
plan rules since 1998.
Mr Logan called for an ''uplift'' in fines for both parties,
given the calculated defiance of the rules for commercial
imperatives, the infringement notice issued previously for
the same actions and the ''unfortunate'' incident between
Clearwater and the enforcement officer.
Burning synthetic materials released toxic chemicals into the
air, where they were easily inhaled.
The chemicals and dioxins could remain in the environment for
a long time.
Counsel for Clearwater, Alex Cunninghame said there was no
scientific evidence showing any harm was caused by the
Since the incident, the material had been removed from the
site and taken to the Green Island landfill.
Clearwater was continuing to remedy the site, she said.
The case had taken a ''significant personal toll'' on
Clearwater and his wife.
Much of his behaviour and actions were born out of
frustration which ''boiled over''.
The comments to the enforcement officer were not meant as a
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Extreme winter weather forced former first lady Laura Bush to cancel her appearance at FHU's Dec. 6 Benefit Dinner. A back-up speaker was arranged but travel issues forced him to cancel also. The freezing rain also deterred many potential attendees, leaving a sparse crowd and no speaker for the event, which nevertheless raised $1,433,189. Profits support scholarships at FHU.
Those who braved the weather to make the trek to Henderson enjoyed dinner and an abbreviated program. Dorothy Daniel and Ben DeBerry, both FHU alumni, and their band, the Danberrys, provided entertainment as scheduled.
"Raising more than a million dollars despite the absence of a speaker shows how much our donors believe in the mission of FHU," Dave Clouse, vice president of university advancement, said. "They still wanted to help with their gifts because they understand the event's purpose."
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With the aim of improving the health of millions in developing countries, the EU is more than doubling its funding for vaccines and immunisation worldwide.
Plans to encourage more private sector involvement in the EU's development work in the world's poorest countries were published this week by the European Commission.
1 May 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the biggest enlargement in the EU's history with the addition of 10 new member states, most of them from Central and Eastern Europe.
The EU's annual review of its efforts to encourage reform in neighbouring countries to the east and south shows mixed results for 2013.
The EU has used the proceeds of the Nobel Prize to help children affected by wars receive an education.
This G20 summit should send a strong message of confidence that the recovery will continue, says President Barroso ahead of the summit, today in Saint Petersburg.
New EU approach to tackling poverty and environmental problems would pool funding and improve policy coordination.
G8 leaders focus on trade and the economy, taxation and business corruption at annual meeting – 17 and 18 June.
Čelní představitelé skupiny G8 se na svém výroční zasedání zaměří na obchod a ekonomiku, daňové úniky a korupci v obchodním styku – 17. a 18. června 2013.
Two years into a new EU policy towards its neighbouring countries, the results are encouraging – but progress towards reforms and democracy remains uneven.
Commission launches consultation to get input on how to prevent forced circumcision of girls and women.
As the world's biggest aid donor, the EU is leading efforts to set new UN targets to lift people out of poverty and achieve sustainable development.
Strategy sets out common EU approach to securing digital networks, preventing online crime and protecting consumers.
Report on 2012 EU enlargement strategy released, with assessments of progress toward EU membership by Croatia, Iceland, Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo.
G8 leaders back twin-track approach of stability and growth to foster global economic recovery and create jobs at G8 meeting at Camp David – 18 and 19 May.
Last 2 decades have seen more effective coordination between member countries, getting aid quickly to victims of disasters and conflicts around the world.
International women's day 2012 recognises how crucially important women are to ending hunger and poverty in rural communities. The EU can help empower women to play a stronger role in developing their communities.
EU and India advance negotiations on economic cooperation and future free-trade pact, and agree on further energy and research collaboration.
New approach to migration would establish agreements with EU neighbours and other countries to benefit the people and the countries concerned.
While the euro area debt crisis was the focus of the G20 summit, world leaders agreed on determined and coordinated action for global economic recovery and job creation and moved further on financial reform.
The world's major economies pledge to coordinate efforts to restore growth, increase employment and regulate financial markets.
The EU will call on the world's major economies to adopt a plan for restoring global growth, reforming financial markets and boosting international trade.
The Middle East and North Africa, nuclear safety and economic recovery topped the agenda of G8 leaders meeting in Deauville, France on 26 and 27 May.
Every year 10 000 people lose their lives due to landmines. Many more suffer irreversible injuries or are affected by the loss of a loved one. A large proportion of those killed or injured are civilians, and include women and children.
EU responds quickly to Japan's call for help as the country struggles with the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March, including the crisis at some of its nuclear plants.
EU leaders decide on a common approach to tackle the current situation in Libya and North Africa during a high-level summit.
As fighting goes on in Libya, the European Union has imposed sanctions against the Libyan leadership and will extend them this week.
Energy, trade and a new framework for further cooperation dominate discussion at meeting between Commission and Russian government.
European Development Days, an annual forum for deciding an EU approach to tackling poverty worldwide.
Discussions at the Africa-EU Summit in Libya aim at taking the partnership between the two continents to a new, more ambitious level of cooperation.
Five targets for closer cooperation to deal with security threats posed by organised crime, terrorism, cybercrime, crises and disasters.
Enlargement strategy 2010 and assessments of the progress toward EU membership by Croatia, Iceland, Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo.
As the number and gravity of disasters striking the world continues to rise, good intentions must be transformed into fast, effective action that saves lives and speeds recovery.
Water-borne disease is spreading quickly among Pakistan flood survivors, posing a threat of epidemics, the EU aid commissioner warns on her return from the country.
The EU's strategy of offering neighbouring nations financial aid and other incentives to embrace reform is paying off.
The EU pavilion at the world expo in Shanghai marks the first time the EU has presented itself to a large Chinese audience.
Recommendations on how EU countries can meet their pledges for fighting hunger, poverty and disease.
The inauguration of Chile's new president was a moving moment for the EU's new commissioner for humanitarian aid - in more ways than one.
Commission calls for €90m more in aid for the quake-stricken country, to be drawn from EU emergency funds.
At least 300 military police from the European Union are headed for Haiti to help maintain order in the quake-stricken country. France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands will contribute to the force.
Some 4 000 participants from 1 500 organisations are expected to attend a Stockholm event showcasing EU efforts to boost development.
One of the ways the EU promotes and supports democracy outside Europe is by observing elections abroad.
The G8 countries have committed to limiting global warming to 2°C and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.
Climate change, the financial crisis and economic relations dominated the EU-China summit in Prague on 20 May.
The EU launches programme to forge closer ties with six countries in Eastern Europe and the Southern Caucasus.
1 May marked the fifth anniversary of the EU's biggest ever expansion. Ten countries joined on that historic day in 2004 – Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.
El 1 de mayo marca el quinto aniversario de la mayor ampliación de la UE con la adhesión de 10 países: Chipre, Eslovenia, Eslovaquia, Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Hungría, Malta, Polonia y la República Checa.
Every year, the EU's rapid aid response helps over 18m people deal with the fall-out of conflicts, natural disasters and freak weather.
Présente aux quatre coins du monde pour porter assistance aux populations en détresse, l'action de l'Union européenne reste pourtant méconnue des médias et du grand public.
The EU has provided €6 million in aid for people caught up in the conflict affecting South Ossetia and other parts of Georgia. More help is on the way.
The two countries are told to put more effort into judicial reform and tackling corruption, in latest progress reports
EU leaders met with US president Bush to discuss the state of trade, the climate, energy and foreign policy issues in Brdo, Slovenia, on 10 June.
Developing countries could achieve high levels of sustainable, inclusive growth if their leaders make them part of the global economy.
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Easier trade, joint research and innovation, freedom of movement, more secure energy supply – practical benefits of the European neighbourhood policy
Some 18.7 million of the world's most vulnerable people are expected to benefit from EU's latest food aid decision.


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ResponsePoint Launches On-Demand Marketing Training Modules that Highlight the Essential Foundation for Building Sustainable B2B Lead Generation Programs
Making it easier for companies to understand what it takes to be successful in marketing, ResponsePoint has created a marketing learning center with free training modules. These modules are designed to provide small and medium size businesses the insight into the fundamental sales and marketing processes necessary to build, implement and manage B2B lead generation programs that consistently produce more, better quality leads over time.
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 31, 2013
ResponsePoint (http://www.ResponsePoint.com), a Raleigh, North Carolina based marketing agency specializing in Business-to-Business (B2B) lead generation solutions has announced the second in a series of on-demand marketing training modules geared toward the needs of small and medium size business owners and their marketing teams. This marketing training module entitled "The Essential Foundation for B2B Lead Generation" highlights the core sales and marketing processes required to support a sustainable lead generation program that is capable of producing higher quality leads more consistently and affordably over time.
"Small and medium size businesses face unique challenges in regards to B2B lead generation because of their size," says Brian Gossett, CEO of ResponsePoint. "With limited experience and resources, they often invest in marketing promotional programs without first implementing the core sales and marketing processes necessary to ensure leads get qualified, managed and handled properly. Without these processes in place, even the most well thought out marketing program will produce limited results."
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ResponsePoint´s on-demand marketing training modules are developed primarily for small and medium size businesses and offered free of charge. As an added bonus, ResponsePoint also offers prospects assessments of their marketing programs to help pinpoint areas of need, eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
For more information about ResponsePoint´s marketing training modules or the complementary consultation offer, visit their website at http://www.responsepoint.com or call 800-990-0725.
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ResponsePoint builds efficient and effective B2B lead generation solutions. Our process centered approach to lead generation improves your ability to produce better quality leads, consistently over time. This starts with developing a strategy that aligns your objectives with the right target audience and the perfect mix of marketing communications. We then use our experience to apply proven marketing processes and technologies that simplify program management, measurement and sustainability for long after our initial engagement is over. ResponsePoint´s headquarters is just outside the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina.
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This dressing is amazing, although about half the lime is enough. Also, Instead of using the suggested jicama salad, I used romain, red peppers, red onion, cherry tomatos and corn. This salad is my new favorite!
I'd have given this 2.5 forks if I could. I really liked it and it was a nice alternative to regular chicken salad. I also didn't use all the dressing--I just kept it to the side for use as needed. I think this would have been great with tortilla chips.
To make this easy I used canned white chicken drained.I 1/2 the dressing recipe. I added 1/4 c. guacamole, 1 Tbl. red onion chopped, 2 Tb. tomato chopped. 2 cooked 1/2 cob on the corn corn removed. 1 Pkg of Sazon Goya seasoning. This is a Mexican seasoning that adds lots of flavor and is a staple in Mexican cooking. Made a difference in the dressing flavor. Not bland. Very yummy kids loved this.
As we were eating this salad for dinner last night, my husband politely asked, "So, what do you think?" I replied, "I think it's missing something." His response: "Yeah, like EVERYTHING." This was the most blah, bland salad I've ever made. The jicama, which has nice crunch but not much flavor, is too prevalent (and I followed the recipe exactly). The dressing was nice, but it's creaminess would have been more suited to taming wild chile flavors (not hiding the barely-there flavors of jicama and grilled chicken). If I ever were to make this again, which I will not, I would add lots of fresh corn, chopped red bell pepper, red onion, etc. and cut WAY back on the jicama (and I actually like jicama). Don't waste your time...
Start with a small amount of sauce and add it to taste as it can overcome the other ingredients.
Incredible. Substituted fresh corn for jicama (what the heck is jicama anyway?) and it added a great bite and color. Didn't need all the dressing so reserved some and used it for dip for tortilla chips. The dressing has a wonderful layered flavor of spicy, sweet, and tangy. Quickly prepared the chicken by frying in a bit of oil with the lid on the pan and then shredding with a fork.
This recipe is an excellent use of left over grilled chicken. The dressing requires a very ripe avocado or as stated by a previous reviewer it can be blan. My inclination was to "tweek" the dressing to add more flavor, but resisted, and when pared with the grilled chicken it was superb. We added left over grilled corn and some black beans. Why stop with just jicama?
Quite tasty! I made it to take to a potluck at our church and it would seem that the Methodist are not a very adventurous bunch! However, that was just fine with my husband and I because we really enjoyed it leftover. I can't think of anything I would change about it.
Easy and delicious. We set record high temperatures for April 26 in Southern California today. This cool dish was the perfect quick dinner to cope with the summer-like warmth. I used left-over creme fraiche instead of sour cream, and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce instead of serrano chile. I wanted a little more crunch, so I hand-crushed a few tortilla chips over each serving. This salad is a keeper.
Easy and delicious. My older kids (teenagers) really liked this.


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House of Bricks
Sesame Street's take on House of Cards is worth remembering.
xkcd on Wordy Nerdiness
This is a good one.
Happy Ikeaween
Well played Ikea.
Father's Day Sentiment
Juan Thompson, on his father Hunter S. Thompson:
I am proud of this man. I respect and admire his vitality, his courage, his insight, his perverse resistance to security and predictability, his deliberate disregard for propriety, his ability to make me see and think differently. Ultimately, I love and respect him because he really lives. For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, he lives his life.
That's the stuff right there. I pray my children can say anything so complimentary.
Old Claim Chowder
After I decided to change from Movable Type to WordPress I stopped following development to focus on my current content management system. I'm a year behind on MT news from Six Apart, but check out this claim chowder.
First, there's this:
"As of today, and forever forward, Movable Type is open source."
Anil Dash, December 12, 2007
Cue six years forward to find this:
"…the ideal thing for us to do is to put our best foot forward and put all of our resources and marketing behind our full, paid versions of Movable Type."
Robert Minton, July 11, 2013
Movable Type went from open source and free to proprietary (and starting at $595), and the announcements were six [years] apart. Schadenfreude!
I'm glad I made the switch to WordPress.
Without a hiccup
Astounding anecdote via TiDbits, and definitely out of my budget.
I visited an Apple Store in San Francisco, and made pals with one of the sales guys. He gave me a demo of the Mac Pro. He opened the Applications folder and had me hold my hand over the vent. He then hit Command-A to select everything, then Command-O to open every app, including the pre-installed Adobe Creative Suite. Within 15 seconds, everything was open, without a hiccup, and all I felt was a waft of warm air. Pretty incredible.
A tour of the British Isles in accents
Worth remembering.
Matt Damon as Ranting 13-Year-Old
I would love to see this scene reenacted in costume by Matt Damon (yes, including the Mario backpack). No smile. No breaking the fourth wall with a knowing smirk at the camera. Just a word-for-word reenactment in this exact set.
That, my friends, would be a thing of beauty.
Floors, Pain, and Home Improvement
Our home improvement has evolved beyond the expensive necessity of maintaining structural integrity to making our house a home that is a joy to live in.
Three years ago on Thanksgiving eve, while checking the progress on a 17-pound turkey smoking in our Big Green Egg, the deck outside our French doors on the second story dropped 6 inches as it separated from the house. We soon pulled it down before it fell down on its own. It sat where it fell until about a week ago when we cut it into manageable chunks with a DeWalt circular saw and a Milwaukee Sawzall so a friend could haul that dreadful memory away for us.
By the way, the turkey and I survived. It was delicious.
We could not immediately replace the deck because our aging house was afflicted with more serious problems starting with the most pressing, replacing the siding. Next on the list was replacing a leaky roof. In the interim, I had to replace (not repair) my transmission. All expensive, all blocking our way to the improvements we wanted to do rather than those we had to do.
Finally, we are able to replace the deck with one about twice the size that will be properly supported and attached correctly to the house. If the weather cooperates, we should have it by tomorrow night. We are all anxious to return the BGE to it's rightful throne just a few steps from the kitchen.
And those few steps will be a lot prettier soon as we finish installing our new flooring. We cleared a path by knocking out a couple of walls that bear no weight and did nothing but break up the room. We lost three electrical outlets that had nowhere to run to as the wall came down. An electrician safely relocated a couple of light switches for us.
After tearing out the carpet from the living room and hallway, old laminate from the dining room, and linoleum from the kitchen, we spent last weekend on our hands and knees prepping the subflooring to install our new laminate floors.
My wife and I know is going to be worth it in the end, but it was agonizing work for this sedentary middle-aged couple. I'm not going to speak for Julie, but it took me six days for my bruised knees and aching muscles to recover. That doesn't count the scabs that are still healing. I'm not sure what curse of the work afflicted my hands, but they felt like they belonged to someone else for days. It still feels weird to make a tight fist.
Mental Note: I've never been particularly athletic, but come on. Ironic that athletic nearly rhymes with pathetic. I really need to get back in shape.
Today, we are eager to lounge on the new deck coming our way. If I close my eyes, I can already smell the charcoal and hear the sizzle of filet mignon hitting the grate at 550 degrees. It's going to be delicious.


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UPDATE: Royals inquire about Ivan Rodriguez, who is "not ready" to join team
Mar 17, 2012, 5:00 PM EDT
UPDATE: Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reports that, contrary to Heyman's report, the Royals have not made an offer to Rodriguez or invited him to camp. The club has "inquired" about the veteran backstop, but have also looked into "20 or more" players.
Hard to tell whether an official offer was ever actually made, but Moore told Heyman that Rodriguez is not ready to join the team right now. It's not clear why that is, but I can't imagine there are any other legitimate chances for playing time out there at this point. Perhaps he's injured or just not in the proper playing shape.
4:35 PM: In Heyman's latest update, Royals' general manager Dayton Moore said he was told that Rodriguez still wants to play "at some point," but is not ready to join the team right now.
3:45 PM: Heyman reports that the Royals "admit" they have called Rodriguez to express interest, but it sounds like they're downplaying whether they have made an official offer.
2:49 PM: In the wake of Salvador Perez's knee injury, Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star speculated yesterday morning that the Royals could have interest in 40-year-old Ivan Rodriguez as a stopgap option behind the plate. It appears he was right on the money.
Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Royals are interested in bringing Rodriguez to camp, but that's he's currently mulling the opportunity and hasn't decided whether he'll accept the offer. It's not clear if he is fielding offers from other teams, though Scott Miller of CBSSports.com reported yesterday that the Rays were expected to look for catching depth.
Rodriguez was limited to just 44 games with the Nationals last season due to an oblique injury, batting .218/.281/.323 with two homers, 19 RBI and a .604 OPS over 137 plate appearances. However, he managed to throw out 13 of 25 (52 percent) of would-be basestealers. The 40-year-old backstop is 156 hits shy of 3,000 for his career.
If signed, Rodriguez would likely share the workload with Brayan Pena, who owns an underwhelming .251/.293/.359 batting line and a .652 OPS over 728 plate appearances in the majors.
- Baseball Beer Burritos In That Order - Mar 17, 2012 at 3:12 PM
SHOCKING NEWS: Ivan Rodriguez is represented by Scott Boras.
- Baseball Beer Burritos In That Order - Mar 17, 2012 at 5:32 PM
For the record: I made this comment before the update revealed Heyman was yet again bluffing for Boras.
- D.J. Short - Mar 17, 2012 at 6:18 PM
I understand the implication, but this would be a weird thing for someone to bluff about, especially when most think the Royals would be a decent fit and the team did actually did inquire about him. I can't be sure whether the Royals made an actual offer — sounds like semantics, really — but it's pretty moot if the player tells the team that he's not ready to play.
- D.J. Short - Mar 17, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Basically I'm saying it would be silly to play games at this point. How many alternatives does Pudge have at this point of the spring and at this stage of his career? Giving the benefit of the doubt on this one.
- drmonkeyarmy - Mar 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Heyman has not earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to players represented by Boras.
- D.J. Short - Mar 17, 2012 at 7:17 PM
I hear ya, but I don't see this as a Damon/Orioles situation, to name one recent example.
- royalsfaninfargo - Mar 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM
I know im in the minority, but I hope they don't sign him.
- jwbiii - Mar 18, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Just because we may never have a reason to look at this again (Well, until he shows up on a HOF ballot):
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Samples taken from the establishment were tested after a foreigner complained of an infection
A luxury hotel escaped penal action by Chennai Corporation after King Institute of Preventive Medicine gave a clean chit after testing samples taken from the establishment
Chennai Corporation on May 8 collected swabs from the hotel after complaints by a foreign national of having picked up an infection. The man had contracted pneumonia after visiting Chennai. As public health authorities had doubts regarding the sanitary condition in the hotel where he had stayed, a team of officials raided the hotel. "The samples were found to be negative for Legionella bacteria," said a senior official of the institute.
15 samples collected
"Investigation was done for suspected Legionella disease by a team of health experts. About 15 samples were collected in areas like kitchen tap, shower head, air-conditioner, swimming pool and overhead tank," the official said.
The samples were tested according to Centre for Disease Control Guidelines using appropriate specialised selective media (buffered charcoal yeast egg extract medium with selective agents and antibiotics).
Such test results are usually ready in three weeks, the official added.
The State government is likely to convey the results to the affected person. Over nine star hotels in the luxury segment are located in Chennai district.
A large number of hotels in the city are in the premium, mid-market and value segment.
"Periodic checks are done regularly in such areas," said the official.
Had the results proven the presence of a Legionella infection, public health authorities would have imposed a fine of Rs.100 on the hotel under the provisions of Section 101 of the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act. The registration certificate of the lodging house at the luxury hotel would also have been cancelled and a notice issued under section 279 of Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act.
The Revenue Department of Chennai Corporation in association with the Public Health authorities would have also cancelled the trade licence of the restaurant of the luxury hotel.


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Unions need makeover to evolve, grow
"The trends are clear and devastating: union membership is down by 1.9 million people since 2000. Union density [the share of the workforce belonging to a union] is down by more than half since 1980."
That's from August's AFL-CIO report on outreach and engagement, prepared for the organization's quadrennial convention in Los Angeles next week. It cites political consequences, "...our share of the electorate is down 30% since 2000."
In 2012, just 11.3 percent of the workforce belonged to a union, a 97-year low. In the private sector, the share was 6.6 percent. While at 36 percent membership is higher among government workers, the trend lines descend, reflecting cutbacks in big blue states like New York and Illinois and collective bargaining reforms in several states.
Private sector membership decline doesn't simply reflect industrial change. Economist James Sherk says that between 2010 and 2012 non-union manufacturing grew 6.5 percent, while unionized manufacturing employment dropped 4.7 percent.
AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka said in March, "To be blunt, our basic system of workplace representation is ... failing miserably..."
To stem the decline, he proposes "to open membership to anyone who wants to join and build a dynamic new workers' movement -- one that working men and women can join without having to go through the trial by fire of an NLRB election."
Well, yes, elections can be a problem. And collective bargaining, which requires workplace approval, remains the goal. But "at least initially," Trumka says, new forms of membership may not include it.
The pre-convention report contains language that seems lifted from the annual report of any number of mainstream Protestant churches, Masonic lodges, or the Republican Party. It cites the need to "reach out to engage young people and mentor new leaders ... become more diverse."
In another establishment staple, the report says labor needs "to improve its internal and external communications" because unions are "poorly understood by the public and many union members."
It's not me. It's that you don't understand me.
A big part of what Josh Eidelson calls the "alt-labor" movement involved so-called worker centers. These are groups that operate "outside the tortured paradigm of the National Labor Relations Act," according to the AFL-CIO report. There's no single model for their activities, though they borrow liberally from Saul Alinsky's "rules for radicals" playbook last seen in Occupiers' backpacks.
Think of these groups as labor organizers unconstrained by the NLRA. Groups like the Restaurant Opportunities Center, OUR Walmart, and others have experienced rapid growth in recent years. They're nimble, networked and union funded.
Groups affiliated with the SEIU led the recent spate of fast food fights across the country. In a recent article at Salon, Eidelson, a former union organizer, reports that SEIU leaders are looking at two strategic paths for tackling the industry. One involves pressuring major corporations for labor concessions. The second, which seems more likely to prevail, takes the form of a national battle for local "living wage" laws, including statewide ballot measures in 2014.
Retail and hospitality employment continues to grow, making the sector enticing for union organizers. These are jobs that stay put, can't be outsourced or off-shored. On the other hand, the workers often don't stay put. For most, these are entry-level, transitional or supplemental jobs, not easily unionized.
Yet labor's willing to gamble. And top Democrats are paying attention. Gov. Inslee gave striking fast workers a sympathetic tweet out last week. Seattle's mayoral candidates have similarly shown support. Washington is union-friendly, with the nation's highest minimum wage and fourth highest union density. For the activists, that's not enough. Workplace action will intensify here, with agitation increasingly coming from the outside. Most businesses embrace workplace dignity, open communication, and competitive compensation. Personnel policies are tailored to the environment.
The alt-labor strategy, however, would place employers and workers in the same inflexible box, one designed for a union label and imposed by political referendum. It's a strategy designed -- let me recast Trumka's words -- to fail miserably.
Richard S. Davis is president of the Washington Research Council. His email address is firstname.lastname@example.com
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The Idiot (1951 film)
|The Idiot
Original Japanese poster showing Toshirō Mifune (left), Masayuki Mori (centre) and Setsuko Hara (right)
|Directed by
|Akira Kurosawa
|Produced by
|Takashi Koide
|Written by
|Akira Kurosawa
Eijirō Hisaita
|Based on
|The Idiot by
Fyodor Dostoevsky
|Setsuko Hara
Yoshiko Kuga
Toshiro Mifune
Masayuki Mori
Takashi Shimura
Noriko Sengoku
|Music by
|Fumio Hayasaka
|Toshio Ubukata
|Edited by
|Akira Kurosawa
|Distributed by
Release dates
|23 May 1951 (Japan)
30 April 1963 (US)
Running time
|166 minutes
The Idiot (白痴 Hakuchi?) is a 1951 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
After narrowly escaping death during efforts in a recent war, Kameda returns to Japan from Okinawa, where he has been confined to an asylum. Because he is subject to seizures of epilepsy, he is considered to be mentally ill. During his journey home, he becomes acquainted with the wealthy Akama. Inadvertently, the two fall in love with the same woman, Taeko; in addition, Kameda is attracted to Ayako, another woman who returns his affection. Kameda soon realizes that he prefers Taeko and is disheartened to find that she is another man's mistress. He offers her money in return for her love, but she throws the money into a fire and gives herself to him. Akama learns of the affair, resulting in a quarrel between him and Kameda. Realizing that he has lost Taeko, Akama stabs her, and both men go mad with grief.
- Masayuki Mori as Kinji Kameda, the idiot
- Toshiro Mifune as Denkichi Akama
- Setsuko Hara as Taeko Nasu
- Yoshiko Kuga as Ayako
- Takashi Shimura as Ono, Ayako's father
- Chieko Higashiyama as Satoko, Ayako's mother
- Eijirō Yanagi as Tohata
- Minoru Chiaki as Mutsuo Kayama, the secretary
- Noriko Sengoku as Takako
Production background[edit]
The film is based on the novel The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, and was filmed in black and white at an aspect ratio of 1.37:1. This was Kurosawa's second film for the Shochiku studio, after the previous year's Scandal.
Originally intended to be a two-part film with a running time of 265 minutes, the film was severely cut at the request of the studio, against Kurosawa's wishes, after a single poorly received screening of the full-length version. When the re-edited version was also deemed too long by the studio, Kurosawa sardonically suggested the film be cut lengthwise instead.[1] According to Japanese film scholar Donald Richie, there are no existing prints of the original 265-minute version. Kurosawa would return to Shochiku forty years later to make Rhapsody in August, and, according to Alex Cox, is said to have searched the Shochiku archives for the original cut of the film to no avail.
"Of all my films, people wrote to me most about this one... ...I had wanted to make The Idiot long before Rashomon. Since I was little I've liked Russian literature, but I find that I like Dostoevsky the best and had long thought that this book would make a wonderful film. He is still my favourite author, and he is the one — I still think — who writes most honestly about human existence."—Akira Kurosawa[2]
See also[edit]
- ^ Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto. "The Idiot essay". Masters of Cinema. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
- ^ "The Idiot". Masters of Cinema. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to The Idiot (film).
- The Idiot at the Internet Movie Database
- The Idiot at the Japanese Movie Database (Japanese)
- The Idiot at the TCM Movie Database
- The Idiot at AllMovie
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