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In this thread I will post different picks, previews and info during the English League One and Two season.
Please be free to comment my picks or post your own picks
League One 13 and 14 August
- Friday -
Leyton Orient - CharltonCharlton won here last season and managed to get off to a winning start to this season while Leyton Orient lost away to Yeovil.Draw.
- Saturday -
Huddersfield - TranmereHuddersfield impressed in their first game this season and were strong against Tranmere last season.Huddersfield to win.
Oldham - Notts CountyNotts County were poor in their first game of this season and I believe they will struggle against Oldham as well.Oldham to win.
Plymouth - CarlisleBoth teams had winning starts to the season, but I believe Carlisle will struggle a bit against Plymouth in this one.Plymouth to win.
League Two 14 August
Lincoln - TorquayTorquay got a 3-0 in their first game of the season while Lincoln lost 2-1 away to Rotherham. This should be entertaining.More than 2.5 goals.
Cheltenham - Crewe AlexandraNeither of these teams impressed in their opener of the season. Crewe won 0-4 here last season.More than 2.5 goals.
Port Vale - ChesterfieldPort Vale have impressed a bit recently, e.g. their 1-3 League Cup away win over Queens Park Rangers. I believe they will win this one.Port Vale to win.
Hereford - GillinghamHereford managed a strong start to the season and I believe they have a good chance of winning this one.Hereford to win.
League One 11 and 15 September
Brighton - Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons are much better at home than away and Brighton have managed a couple of strong games at home so far.More than 2.5 goals.
Sheffield Wednesday - CarlisleSheffield Wednesday have had a great start to the season, but they face a strong team in this game, but should win.Sheffield Wednesday to win.
Peterborough - OldhamPeterborough have had a very good start to the season and should be able to get something from this game at home.More than 2.5 goals.
- Wednesday -
Milton Keynes Dons - SouthamptonMilton Keynes Dons have been pritty strong at home so far and I expect them to be able to beat Southampton in this one.Milton Keynes Dons to win.
League Two 11 September
Gillingham - ShrewsburyShrewsbury have had an impressive start to the season and I would expect them to beat Gillingham in this one.Shrewsbury to win.
Torquay - Accrington StanleyTorquay are very strong at home and I believe Accrington Stanley will struggle to get anything from this game.Torquay to win.
Morecambe - ChesterfieldChesterfield are outstanding at home, but they have not impressed that much away so far this season. But I believe they will win this game.Chesterfield to win.
Rotherham - BurtonRotherham have been superb at home so far and Burton have been far from good away.Rotherham to win.
League One 24 and 25 September
Leyton Orient - BrentfordLeyton Orient have had a very weak start to the season, but Brentford have not been too impressive either.More than 2.5 goals.
Peterborough - Milton Keynes DonsPeterborough have had an outstanding start to the season at home and I expect them to be able to win this one.Peterborough to win.
Bournemouth - Carlisle UtdBournemouth are very strong at home and I believe they will be able to win this game.Bournemouth to win.
Rochdale - PlymouthRochdale have actually been better away than at home recently and Plymouth have had a weak start to the season.Rochdale to win.
League Two 25 September
Rotherham - ChesterfieldRotherham have been outstanding in their recent games, but Chesterfield have been pritty decent as well.More than 2.5 goals.
Port Vale - Accrington StanleyPort Vale have been very strong recently, but they face a strong team in Accrington Stanley in this one.Less than 2.5 goals.
Wycombe - ShrewsburyShrewsbury have been pritty decent away recently, but Wycombe have not been too impress away.Less than 2.5 goals.
Torquay - MacclesfieldTorquay are very strong at home and should have no problems winning this game.Torquay to win.
League One 28 September
- Tuesday -
Peterborough - Notts CountyPeterborough have been outstanding recently and I will be surprised if they do not manage to beat Notts County at home.Peterborough to win and More than 2.5 goals.
Brighton - BrentfordBrighton are impressive at home and Brentford have been terrible in their away games so far this season.Brighton to win.
Swindon - PlymouthSwindon are very strong at home and Plymouth have been far from good so far this season.Swindon to win.
Colchester - Dagenham & RedbridgeColchester have actually been better away than at home recently, but I believe they will be able to beat Dagenham & Redbridge at home.Colchester to win.
League Two 28 September
Port Vale - ShrewsburyPort Vale have been outstanding recently, but they face a very strong team in Shrewsburg and I expect it to be tight.Less than 2.5 goals.
Rotherham - BradfordRotherham have been outstanding at home recently and they should be able to beat Bradford by at least two goals.Rotherham to win with 0-1 handicap.
Northampton - ChesterfieldNorthampton are very strong at home and Chesterfield at home and Chesterfield away are two different teams. The hosts should be able to win this one.Northampton to win.
Crewe Alexandra - MacclesfieldCrewe Alexandra have actually been very good at home recently and I believe they could manage to win this one as well, but I feel many goals is a safer pick.More than 2.5 goals.
League One 2 October
Exeter - RochdaleRochdale have impressed me a lot recently, but this is a tough game for the visitors. I believe many goals is the best pick from this one.More than 2.5 goals.
Huddersfield - Bristol RoversHuddersfield are strong at home, but the visitors have not been too weak away in their recent games, it could be a close one.More than 2.5 goals.
Milton Keyenes Dons - ColchesterColchester have been strong away recently, but they face a verys trong home side in this one and I expect it to be close.Draw.
Brentford - CharltonNeither of these two have been strong recently and I expect this to be a close one between these two.Less than 2.5 goals.

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Summer Movie Preview: 'Maleficent' among many looking to make movie magicWritten by Jeff McGinnis | | firstname.lastname@example.com
The story of 2014's summer movie schedule is suspiciously similar to the story of 2013's, and the decade or so before that: a slate of superhero action movies, sequels to previous hits and smaller flicks hoping to grab a piece of the pie. There may be a surprise or two among the summer's biggest films, but by and large it's franchises galore. The tone was set by "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" on May 2, and as studios get ready to turn up the heat, here's what the rest of the season looks like.
May 9
"Neighbors" — Seth Rogen plays a suburban dad whose life is turned upside down when he moves in next to a fraternity house led by Zac Efron. The film has no relation to the 1981 John Belushi/Dan Aykroyd comedy of the same name, though the basic premise of warring factions who live next door to each other is hardly new. Still, the early reviews have been excellent, indicating that Rogen's streak of hit summer comedies may continue.
"Mom's Night Out" — A faith-based film in sitcom clothing, it stars Sarah Drew and Patricia Heaton as moms in desperate need of an evening off, who leave the kids in the care of their clueless husbands. It's a departure from Andrew and Jon Erwin's previous film, "October Sky," but even with the wild success of Christian films like "Heaven is for Real," "Mom's" will have to work hard to not get steamrolled this season.
"Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return" — Back to the Yellow Brick Road we go, in an animated film based on L. Frank Baum's universe. Dorothy returns to Kansas to find it destroyed (well, it WAS hit by a tornado), then goes back to Oz to find things ain't much better there. A decent voice cast (Lea Michele, Patrick Stewart) does little to dispel the feeling that this is a cheap, early summer kids' cash-in.
May 16
"Godzilla" — The big guy is back. Sixty years after his first appearance, Godzilla once again stomps into theaters for a new American reboot, with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. trying to erase fans' memories of the fairly disastrous 1998 film from Columbia TriStar. A first-rate cast (Ken Watanabe! Bryan Cranston!) and a monster design much closer to Toho Pictures' original beast help give American fans hope. (Read comics columnist Jim Beard's take.)
"Million Dollar Arm" — Based on a true story, Jon Hamm plays a sports agent who seeks out talented new baseball pitchers by running a reality TV show in India. The loose outline is suspiciously similar to "The Air Up There" and any number of other "unknown talents discovered" flicks, but it may be just the type of feel-good family flick that becomes a sleeper hit.
May 23
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" — The sixth "X-Men" film and the seventh to feature Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (if you count his quick cameo in "First Class"), this one brings both the old and the new casts together. Adapted from a classic comic storyline, the X-Men of the present send Wolverine back to the past in an effort to prevent an event that imperils everyone.
The unanswered question: Will the scandal surrounding director Bryan Singer cause audiences to stay away?
"Blended" — Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore team up for another rom-com with their "Wedding Singer" director Frank Coraci. This time they play a pair of single parents who meet on a disastrous blind date, but find themselves growing closer after they end up together at a family resort. The Sandler/Barrymore pairing has produced box office magic twice before, though it's an open question as to how much magic is left against a packed summer schedule.
May 30
"Maleficent" — Get ready to see things from the villain's point of view. Angelina Jolie plays the evil queen who imprisoned Sleeping Beauty, in a story that makes her the focal point. The look of the movie is incredible (as well it should be, since Oscar-winning production designer Robert Stromberg is making his directorial debut), and Jolie is the spitting image of her animated counterpart. How the story will hold up remains to be seen.
"A Million Ways to Die in the West" — Seth MacFarlane has had a remarkably varied year, between his usual animated success, his coolly-received and now-canceled sitcom "Dads" and his critically-lauded reboot of "Cosmos." Now he tackles that most elusive of prey — a hit Western comedy. MacFarlane stars as a sheep rancher who tries to gain some gumption with the help of a gunslinger played by Charlize Theron.
June 6
"Edge of Tomorrow" — Here's brilliant marketing for you: This Tom Cruise sci-fi action flick is based on a Japanese novel called "All You Need is Kill." That is an unforgettable title. "Edge of Tomorrow" sounds like a soap opera that gets canceled in six months. Anyway, Cruise stars as an officer who gets caught in a time loop where he lives the same battle over and over until he finds a way to win. Yep, it's "Groundhog Day" mixed with "Halo," though its premise could lead to some stellar battle sequences.
"The Fault in Our Stars" — Author John Green's novel about a terminal cancer patient who falls in love with a fellow cancer patient and amputee at a support group is adapted for the big screen. Shailene Woodley of "Divergent" stars as Hazel, and her rising Hollywood stock and the much-loved source material may make this a sleeper hit.
June 13
"22 Jump Street" — The surprisingly successful comedy based loosely on the former Fox drama "21 Jump Street" comes back for a sequel. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum both return, as well as original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, for a story about the undercover cops working a case at a local college. It's tempting to see if comedic lightning can strike twice, though audiences burned by "Hangover 2" and "3" may do well to be cautious.
"How to Train Your Dragon 2" — Here is, pretty easily, the summer's biggest family movie. The sequel to the wildly popular 2010 animated fantasy, the film will follow its main characters (and their dragon counterparts) five years after the events of the original film. This is being hyped as the second part of a trilogy, with most of the cast and original co-director Dean DeBlois returning.
June 20
"Think Like a Man Too" — Another follow-up to a shockingly successful comedy, the sequel to the 2012 original (based on Steve Harvey's relationship advice book) sees the original cast return and the setting shift to Las Vegas. Director Tim Story is back, too, as is the original writing team. The first flick made nearly $100 million and helped establish Kevin Hart as a star, so hopes are high here.
"Jersey Boys" — One of the most popular modern musicals makes the transition to the big screen, directed by no less than Clint Eastwood. The story follows the rise and fall of the classic group The Four Seasons, with their most popular songs ("Big Girls Don't Cry," "December, 1963″ "Oh What a Night") peppered throughout. Add in a great cast (Christopher Walken, Vincent Piazza) and this might be poised to rope in the audiences that made "Hairspray" and "Mamma Mia!" such big summer splashes.
June 27
"Transformers: Age of Extinction" — This series just won't die, will it? The fourth in the Michael Bay robots-in-disguise saga is set four years after "Dark of the Moon," in a world where Transformers are hunted. Good news: A whole new live-action cast (led by Mark Wahlberg) gives the series a breath of fresh air. Bad news: The writer is still Ehren Krueger, who has written every film since 2009's "Revenge of the Fallen" — meaning the movies started getting really bad as soon as he took over.
July 2
"Deliver Us from Evil" — Director Scott Derrickson ("The Exorcism of Emily Rose") returns to the supernatural with this crime-thriller-horror multi-hyphenate. A cop (Eric Bana) teams up with a priest to solve a case that may have some demonic influences. This is a shot of scares in a summer that is surprisingly low on horror films, but on a packed July Fourth weekend and with multiple big flicks before and after, don't expect this one to *cough!* deliver much.
"Earth to Echo" — "E.T." meets "Paranormal Activity." Only not horror. And made by Disney. OK, let's try this again. This is a found-footage movie about a group of kids who find a lovable little robot from outer space. The trailers are cutesy enough to let you know this is solidly a kids' movie, and the supposedly "amateurish" filming is way too professional-looking to really have an impact. Still, if the story resonates, it might find a willing family audience.
"Tammy" — Melissa McCarthy has become one of the most bankable comedy stars in recent years, and this one seems to be her baby: She co-wrote, produced and stars in this tale of a woman who decides to leave her old life behind and hit the road with her grandmother (Susan Sarandon). You can bet on the box office success of this one (if McCarthy could make "Identity Thief" a hit, she can do anything), and if the quality's high enough, this could be the summer's biggest comedy.
July 11
"And So It Goes" — Director Rob Reiner's biggest film in quite a while, this is a romantic comedy/drama about a Realtor (Michael Douglas) who gets a visit from a granddaughter he never knew he had. Co-starring Diane Keaton, this seems like perfect movie bait for the older crowd who (with the exception of "Jersey Boys") seem to have been left out in the cold this summer.
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" — Ten years have passed since Caesar led his rebellion, and the virus that was unleashed has wiped out most of mankind. Now, in this sequel to 2011's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," humans and simians are on the brink of war. Which side will triumph and survive? Well, here's a hint: A third film in this rebooted series was already announced back in January
July 18
"Jupiter Ascending" — The Wachowskis are back again. It's been 15 years since the original "Matrix" changed the face of modern action movies, and fans (and studio executives) have waited for the siblings to once more deliver on the promise that first film indicated. Is this movie the one? Starring Mila Kunis as a janitor who learns her destiny has incredible ramifications throughout the universe, the film has amazing visuals and a breathtaking trailer — reasons for hope.
"Planes: Fire & Rescue" — Well, it's time once again for Disney to squeeze all it can out of the "Cars" universe cash cow. Another spinoff set "above the world of 'Cars,'" this sequel to 2013′s pleasant and utterly forgettable "Planes" sees lead Dusty (still Dane Cook) suddenly forced to join a gang of rescue vehicles. Be honest: This just screams "straight to DVD but we had nothing else so we're tossing it into theaters," doesn't it?
"The Purge: Anarchy" — Speaking of rushed sequels, last summer's "The Purge" was a modest horror hit, so it's time to franchise that sucker. As before, we're set in a future where America suspends all laws for 12 hours and crime runs rampant. Director/writer James DeMonaco returns for the follow-up, which focuses on a couple whose car runs out of gas as the Purge is about to begin. Another reason to never wait until your tank hits "E."
July 25
"Hercules" — 2013's biggest box office star takes a swing at one of the biggest mythological heroes, as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson plays the Herc. This is the second film based on the character this year alone (admit it, you already forgot about "The Legend of Hercules," right?), and this one's directed by Brett Ratner, a name which many feel doesn't inspire confidence. But hey, Johnson is on a hell of a roll lately.
"Sex Tape" — Speaking of being on a roll, Cameron Diaz just had a surprise hit with "The Other Woman," and she's back with a comedy about a couple who record themselves making love and are horrified when the tape accidentally leaks. Jason Segel co-stars, and Jake Kasdan (who directed Diaz in "Bad Teacher") is at the helm. A few weeks removed from "Tammy," this one might be perfectly positioned for a good run as a raunchy summer laugh-fest.
"Step Up All In" — Yeah, that's how the title is written. No punctuation or anything. And yes, it's the fifth in the long-running dancing series. This one's kind of a "Fast and Furious"-like gathering of all the most popular characters (well, Channing Tatum is missing, naturally) for a big battle in Las Vegas. Toledo's own Alyson Stoner is among the crew, giving local fans one reason to be interested, at least.
"Guardians of the Galaxy" — This may be Marvel Studios' biggest crapshoot to date. The most obscure superhero team to get a movie in a while, the ensemble cast features Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, John C. Reilly, Djimon Hounsou, Vin Diesel and more. Directed by James Gunn (whose highest profile film was "Slither" back in 2006), this film may have an uphill climb in terms of market recognition, but the trailer is a hoot and may reel in fans who aren't even into superheroes.
"Get On Up" — Hell yeah, it's a James Brown biopic. Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in last year's "42," stars as the Godfather of Soul in a movie directed by Tate Taylor, whose previous film was the crowd favorite drama "The Help." Can any film truly capture the magic of one of the most dynamic performers of his (or any) era? Well, it'll be fun to see them try.
Aug. 8
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" — Michael Bay is dipping his fingers into Generation X's childhood again! Well, he's not directing this one, but true helmer Johnathan Liebesman's resume ("Battle: Los Angeles," "Wrath of the Titans") doesn't inspire optimism, either. Still, the effects in the trailer are impressive, and the cast is stellar and expansive (Megan Fox! Johnny Knoxville! Tony Shalhoub! Whoopi Goldberg!), so maybe lightning will strike.
"The Hundred-Foot Journey" — Based on a 2010 book about two rival restaurants in France, the movie version features the stellar Helen Mirren. And you want to talk pedigree? The producers include a couple of people named Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey.
"Into the Storm" — Hey, whaddya know? It's (apparently) another found-footage movie! This one's about a dad (Richard Armitage) trying to save his son from a tornado-filled storm. The trailer is undeniably intense and seems to indicate the movie might not be adhering to the fauxcumentary genre TOO stringently, so maybe this'll work.
"Lucy" — Those looking for a Black Widow movie might have to settle for this until the major companies get their head around the fact that women can lead action flicks. Scarlett Johansson stars as a woman who works as a smuggler for an experimental drug, which makes her superhuman when it gets into her system. Those looking for fast-paced adventure can take solace in this fact: The director is action virtuoso Luc Besson.
Aug. 15
"The Giver" — Journey with us to a dystopian future where everything isn't as it seems. Director Phillip Noyce helms a film version of Lois Lowry's 1993 young adult sci-fi novel, starring luminaries like Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep and Katie Holmes.
"As Above, So Below" — And wow! What are the odds? It's another found-footage movie! This one is horror, the genre's bread and butter, following archeologists trying to find a hidden treasure in the catacombs of Paris. Before you think, "Hey, that sounds at least somewhat interesting," I must share this tragic fact: Director John Erick Dowdle's last film was the horrible "Devil."
"The Expendables 3″ — Does a plot matter? Here's the cast: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Ronda Rousey and Harrison freakin' Ford. Come on, you're gonna see it no matter what I say. And so am I.
Aug. 22
"Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" — Nearly a decade later, it's time to return to the mean streets of Frank Miller's imagination. This long-awaited follow-up to Robert Rodriguez's 2005 adaptation of Miller's noir graphic novels is largely based on the second book in the series, with other original narratives peppered in. Original cast members like Mickey Rourke (Marv!) and Bruce Willis return, while newcomers like Eva Green, Josh Brolin and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sign on as well.
"If I Stay" — Chloë Grace Moretz steps out from behind her Hit Girl mask to star in this adaptation of Gayle Foreman's young adult novel about a girl trapped between life and death who must choose whether to stay or go. Foreman herself penned the script, usually a good sign for fans of the original book, though director R.J. Cutler primarily has experience in documentary filmmaking. Will the movie capture the poignancy of the original work? We'll see.
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Stephen E. Thorsett became the 25th president of Willamette University on July 1, 2011. He is an internationally recognized astrophysicist who brings to Willamette more than two decades of experience as a scholar, teacher and academic leader.
Immediately preceding his arrival at Willamette, Thorsett was a professor and former chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He also served as the dean of its Division of Physical and Biological Sciences, leading a unit roughly comparable to Willamette in terms of budget and numbers of faculty, staff and students. In addition to traditional math and science departments, his division included a nationally recognized graduate certificate program in science writing, and he led the development of the successful California Teach program supporting future K–12 teachers. As dean, he hired nearly 50 new faculty who won dozens of national awards as distinguished young scholars. It is the support of this next generation of faculty leaders that Thorsett notes as his most important and rewarding contribution to UC Santa Cruz.
During his academic career, Thorsett taught broadly in both physics and astronomy and has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific publications, focusing on the late stages of stellar evolution. His work examines radio pulsars, general relativity in binary star systems, neutron stars, planets orbiting pulsars and highly energetic gamma ray bursts. Among his many accomplishments, Thorsett co-discovered the oldest known planet, popularly dubbed "the Methuselah planet." As students, he and four friends wrote a graduate physics textbook for Princeton University Press that remains in print, and he has edited three scientific conference volumes.
Before moving to UC Santa Cruz, Thorsett worked as an assistant professor of physics at Princeton University and a research fellow at Caltech. He was an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow and received the Fullam Award of the Dudley Observatory. He also earned a number of fellowships and other honors while completing his master's and doctorate in physics at Princeton and his bachelor's in mathematics with honors at Carleton College, from which he graduated summa cum laude.
Thorsett grew up in Salem. He is the son of Karen and Grant Thorsett, a long-time Willamette University biology professor. Thorsett attended Salem public schools, and graduated from South Salem High School, where four years at the slow end of the cross country team led him to a lifetime of running; among many other races, he's participated in two Hood to Coast Relays, two marathons and a triathlon.
Thorsett serves on the board for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and on the Marion County Children and Families Commission. He is married to Rachel Dewey Thorsett, an astrophysicist and an affiliated scholar in physics at Willamette. Thorsett and his wife have one daughter, Laura who is a freshman at Harvard.
- 1991 Princeton University, PhD (Physics)
- 1989 Princeton University, MA (Physics)
- 1987 Carleton College, BA summa cum laude (Math with honors)
- 2011-present President, Willamette University
- 2006-2011 Dean, Physical and Biological Sciences, UCSC
- 2005-2006 Acting Dean, Physical and Biological Sciences, UCSC
- 2003-2005 Chair, Astronomy & Astrophysics, UCSC
- 2003-2011 Professor, Astronomy & Astrophysics, UCSC
- 1999-2003 Associate Professor, Astronomy & Astrophysics, UCSC
- 1994-1999 Assistant Professor, Physics, Princeton University
- 1991-1994 Millikan Research Fellow in Physics, Caltech
Awards and Honors
- 1997 Alfred P. Sloan Fellow
- 1994 Ernest F. Fullam Award, Dudley Observatory
- 1988 General Electric Foundation Graduate Fellowship
- 1987 National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
- 1987 Joseph Henry Prize, Princeton University
- 1987 Tektronix Foundation Award


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News about Ireland, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jun. 24, 2015
Lawrence Downes Editorial Notebook relates images of nationwide mourning, shock and grief in Ireland following news that six young Irish citizens had died in accident at Berkley, Calif, apartment; observes tragedy has revealed nation's extraordinary capacity for empathy and the close bonds that bind its people together. MORE
Jun. 18, 2015
Families and friends of Irish students who died in balcony collapse in Berkeley, Calif, struggle to come to grips with tragedy that took six young lives and injured several others. MORE
Jun. 17, 2015
Irish Embassy confirms that five of six people killed in balcony collapse at apartment in Berkeley, Calif, near University of California campus were Irish citizens, and that sixth had dual Irish-American citizenship; deaths are latest in series of high-profile episodes involving drunken partying by Irish students admitted to United States under J-1 visa program. MORE
Jun. 5, 2015
John Delaney, chief executive of Ireland's soccer association, reveals that FIFA paid his federation $5 million in exchange for not protesting controversial hand ball by France that prevented Ireland from qualifying for 2010 World Cup. MORE
Jun. 3, 2015
Decision by foundation overseeing Russborough House in Ireland to auction nine master artworks spurs Irish cultural groups to protest sale; foundation argues crumbling infrastructure, operating deficits and concern about theft makes sale 'absolute necessity'; opponents, fearing public's loss of great works, is seeking ways to pressure foundation to prevent auction, including request for government intervention. MORE
May. 30, 2015
Irish businessman Denis O'Brien's effort to prevent journalistic coverage of Parliamentary discussion of his relationship with Irish Bank Resolution Corporation has prompted debate about journalistic and Constitutional freedoms. MORE
May. 28, 2015
Vatican official calls Ireland's legalization of same-sex marriage a defeat for Christian principles and humanity. MORE
May. 27, 2015
Frank Bruni Op-Ed column holds Ireland's embrace of gay marriage is unsurprising, since countries with a Catholic majority make up significant proportion of the 20 nations in which same-sex marriage is legal; observes Ireland's referendum is in keeping with growing number of Catholics worldwide who are defying Vatican doctrine in order to cleave to a more human sense of social justice and personal conscience. MORE
May. 27, 2015
Irish government agrees to takeover proposal for its 25 percent stake in Aer Lingus in deal that would value carrier at some $1.5 billion; sale, to International Consolidated Airlines Group, is still subject to Parliamentary vote and approval by Ryanair, which owns 29.8 percent of Aer Lingus. MORE
May. 25, 2015
Ireland's Roman Catholic Church is left to examine its future in changing world following nation's approval of same-sex marriage by popular vote; win reflects gradual changing of popular views on homosexuality and other issues over span of generation. MORE
May. 24, 2015
Ireland becomes first nation to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote, putting country at vanguard of social change; turnout is large--more than 60 percent of 3.2 million eligible voters cast ballots, and only 1 district out of 43 voted measure down. MORE
May. 24, 2015
Ireland's popular vote in favor of gay marriage comes three decades after 1982 assault and murder of gay man Declan Flynn, which led to nation's first widespread demonstration in favor of gay rights; sustained campaign by gay rights activists over years was instrumental to winning marriage vote. MORE
May. 23, 2015
Many Irish citizens who live abroad traveled back to cast affirmative vote for referendum on constitutional amendment to make gay marriage legal; even some members of Roman Catholic clergy publicly voice their support. MORE
May. 23, 2015
Video made by Roman Catholics Brighid and Paddy Whyte in support of Irish referendum to legalize gay marriage has been viewed more than million times and is one indication of unexpectedly strong support for issue; Whytes made video in part to support their son Padraic, who is gay, and it dovetailed with the way proponents have promoted cause as pro-family. MORE
May. 22, 2015
Irish voters head to polls to decide whether or not to pass constitutional amendment legalizing same-sex marriages; if passed, Ireland would become first country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote. MORE
May. 22, 2015
Excerpts of some comments from over 200 people in Ireland who responded to The New York Times Facebook request asking for opinions on Ireland's proposed constitutional amendment legalizing same-sex marriage. MORE
May. 20, 2015
Prince Charles meets and shakes hands with Gerry Adams in Galway, Ireland, becoming first member of British royal family to meet leader of nationalist Sinn Fein party in Republic of Ireland; Sinn Fein is regarded as political wing of outlawed Irish Republican Army. MORE
May. 20, 2015
Irish voters will vote on referendum that would legalize same-sex marriage; amendment to Constitution illustrates decreasing influence of Roman Catholic Church in country. MORE
May. 18, 2015
Op-Ed article by journalist Fintan O'Toole examines remarkable progress on same-sex marriage equality in Ireland, which is set to vote on issue in referendum; cites data indicating that some 70 percent of residents support constitutional amendment, departing from Catholic doctrine and nation's reputation for harsh social conservatism on other issues. MORE
May. 15, 2015
Police in Ireland arrest six men with links to dissident republican groups during raids conducted ahead of visit by Prince Charles of Britain and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles; also find firearms and pipe bombs, which were defused by military. MORE
Apr. 19, 2015
Russell Shorto travel article on visit to Innisfree, tiny island in County Sligo, Ireland, that was immortalized in William Butler Yeats poem. MORE
Mar. 27, 2015
Ireland, in effort to resolve its debts, is raising taxes and introducing new ones, latest being water fees; residents, who have been laid off and have seen their health and welfare benefits, are fed up with austerity policies and have begun mass protest campaign. MORE
Mar. 12, 2015
Seamus Heaney's When all the others were away at Mass wins title of Ireland's best-loved poem in contest created by national broadcaster RTE to rekindle interest in literary art form that was once extremely important to nation's culture. MORE
Feb. 4, 2015
Lisdoonvarna Journal; traditional Irish matchmaker Willie Daly, who himself is in midst of divorce, thinks he has facilitated about 3,000 marriages over about 50 years, either through his County Clare farm or at annual festival in Lisdoonvarna. MORE
Jan. 18, 2015
Visitors travel to West Waterford region of Ireland not only for its beautiful scenery, but also for its high-quality restaurants and food purveyors. MORE
Jan. 9, 2015
Kevin Vickers, sergeant-at-arms of Canada's House of Commons, is named ambassador to Ireland, although he has little diplomatic experience; he became a hero in October, 2014, when he killed a gunman who had stormed Parliament. MORE
Jan. 6, 2015
Ireland will begin exporting its beef to United States, after longtime ban on beef from Europe is lifted; ban was imposed in late 1990s over mad cow disease outbreak; Ireland is first country to satisfy US safety requirements. MORE
Dec. 27, 2014
Dublin High Court panel rules life support may be turned off for clinically dead pregnant woman, saying it is in best interest of her fetus. MORE
Dec. 24, 2014
Dublin High Court hears testimony in case of brain-dead woman who has been kept on life support to save her 17-week-old fetus; case has fueled debate about Ireland's abortion laws; seven doctors plead for permission to turn off machines as treatment cannot end in successful birth. MORE
Dec. 20, 2014
Op-Ed article by Irish Times columnist Fintan O'Toole holds poll showing that 33 percent of Irish citizens will refuse to pay for domestic water is manifestation of long-simmering resentment toward country's austerity policies; says that while austerity seems on surface to have been working to revive Ireland's economy, many residents resent becoming indebted nation in order to rescue international bondholders and Irish acceptance of austerity could only last so long. MORE
Dec. 17, 2014
Irish Prime Min Enda Kenny says legalization of same-sex marriage will be put to public referendum in May 2015. MORE
Dec. 12, 2014
British Prime Min David Cameron and Irish Prime Min Enda Kenny arrive in Belfast to press rival parties in Northern Ireland to sustain their five-party coalition. MORE
Dec. 3, 2014
Ireland accuses Britain of torturing 14 Irish Republican Army suspects in Northern Ireland in 1971 and formally asks European Court of Human Rights to review its original findings in case; court ruled in 1978 that while British soldiers' interrogation tactics were inhumane, they fell short of torture. MORE
Nov. 26, 2014
Irish police and child protection agencies are investigating rape and sexual abuse allegations against more than 30 former members of the Irish Republican Army; inquiry is based on tips from people once linked with group, including Sinn Fein Pres Gerry Adams, whose party maintained close ties to the IRA during conflict in Northern Ireland. MORE
Nov. 9, 2014
Though Ireland has been under international pressure to close loopholes that have drawn companies like Google and Microsoft, the country is still touting its low-tax appeal. MORE
Nov. 7, 2014
Newly released documents suggest that Ireland was pressured into controversial 67.5 billion euro bailout that left taxpayers rescuing crippled banks; documents also illustrate European Central Bank's role in determining scope of aid program; disclosure reignites fierce debate about the package. MORE
Oct. 20, 2014
Editorial observes Ireland is set to repeal 'double Irish' provision that has allowed multinational companies to operate there while avoiding billions in taxes to any government; holds move is not a case of true reform because country will create new provision allowing many such companies to pay taxes at a discounted rate; contends international cooperation on tax policy could help avoid such race-to-the bottom scenarios in which nations attempt to lure business with tax loopholes. MORE
Oct. 15, 2014
Ireland responds to criticism of its business-friendly tax arrangements by closing loophole used by multinational giants like Google; European Union and Obama administration have been increasingly vocal about tax-avoidance strategies of multinational firms and countries that enable them. MORE
Oct. 4, 2014
Joe Nocera Op-Ed column points to similarities between Nevada's efforts to lure Tesla motors and Ireland's effort to draw Apple with low corporate tax rates; notes European Union investigation found that Ireland's deal with Apple essentially amounts to 'state aid' and is therefore illegal; holds main difference between American states' and European countries' efforts to bring in corporate business is that European Union has rules intended to prevent abuses. MORE
Oct. 1, 2014
Editorial contends that finding by European Commission that Ireland provided extravagant tax benefits to Apple is latest evidence of resourcefulness of multinational companies when it comes to minimizing taxes; calls on lawmakers around the world to agree not to compete by offering relative tax advantages that hurt everyone, and for tightening of rules that let multinational companies avoid paying taxes they owe. MORE
Oct. 1, 2014
European Commission publicly accuses Ireland of giving illegal subsidies to Apple and cautions that country might need to collect back taxes from company, which analysts say could reach billions of dollars; case is warning shot to companies shopping for tax deals around the globe. MORE
Sep. 30, 2014
Europe's antitrust regulator will issue report describing its investigation into whether low-tax countries like Ireland have made special deals with multinationals like Apple that helped companies avoid billions in taxes and created unfair advantages over other European Union member countries. MORE
Sep. 19, 2014
Government statistics show that Ireland's economy is growing at a rapid pace; Ireland's gross domestic product grew 7.7 percent between July 2013 and June 2014, biggest annual rate of growth since early 2007. MORE
Sep. 1, 2014
Irish government committee is set to pick country's new data privacy regulator, who will have large say in how Internet giants including Facebook and Apple use online information from roughly billion users; regulator has power to police any company in Ireland, and many of world's largest technology companies have moved their headquarters there in the last two decades. MORE
Aug. 21, 2014
Penn State football team's season opener against Central Florida in Ireland could be imperiled by potential volcanic eruption in Iceland that could disrupt flights to Europe. MORE
Aug. 19, 2014
Yields on Ireland's government bonds have fallen to nominal lows after ratings upgrade, surprising turnaround for country that faced bankruptcy in 2010. MORE
Aug. 18, 2014
Woman living in Ireland who was refused abortion despite asserting that she was suicidal delivers her baby by cesarean; Irish Parliament legalized termination of pregnancy in July 2013 in cases when there is real and substantial risk to life of mother, including threat of suicide over pregnancy; psychiatrists determined that woman had suicidal thoughts, but obstetrician declared that fetus was viable and that it should be delivered; baby is reported to be healthy and is expected to be taken into state care. MORE
Jun. 15, 2014
Bruce Selcraig article reflects on how decade after Ireland banned workplace smoking, it has changed pubs, hotels and lives. MORE
Jun. 11, 2014
Irish government will begin an investigation into allegations of neglect and criminality at so-called mother-and-baby homes, which have housed an estimated 35,000 unmarried mothers since the 1920s; investigation follows reports that the remains of 796 children, mainly babies, had been secretly buried at a home run by the Sisters of Bon Secours in Tuam, County Galway between 1925 and 1961. MORE
Jun. 10, 2014
Claim by local historian Catherine Corless that 796 children who lived in state-funded home run by Roman Catholic order of nuns are buried in mass grave in Tuam, Ireland, have yet to be substantiated; scandal has for the moment revealed more about ways local lore and small-town sleuthing can be distorted in the news media juggernaut than about what actually happened. MORE
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General Information on Ireland
Official Name: Ireland
Capital: Dublin (Current local time)
Government Type: Republic, parliamentary democracy
Population: 4.11 million
Area: 27,136 square miles; slightly larger than West Virginia
Languages: English (official), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
Year of Independence: 1921
Web site: Irlgov.ie
Amnesty International Considers Pushing for Decriminalization of Prostitution
A proposal by the human rights group to advocate the elimination of penalties in the sex trade, to be taken up at a conference in Dublin, has drawn denunciation from women's groups.
August 2, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON IRELAND: Prostitution , Amnesty International , France , Great Britain , Ireland , Human Rights and Human Rights Violations , Fines (Penalties)
Teva Pharmaceuticals to Buy Allergan's Generics Business
The $40.5 billion transaction would be the latest in what has been a frenzied period of deal-making in the pharmaceutical sector.
July 28, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON IRELAND: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd , Parsippany (NJ) , Israel , Dublin (Ireland) , Allergan Inc , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures , Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) , Generic Brands and Products , Actavis PLC , Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc , Mylan Inc , Perrigo Company , Ackman, William A
Lawyers, Funds and Money in Toxic Irish Stew
A scandal concerning the sale of a loan portfolio in Northern Ireland has cast light on the search for profit in the wreckage of the financial crisis.
July 15, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON IRELAND: Northern Ireland , Banking and Financial Institutions , Private Equity , Cerberus Capital Management , PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company) , Feinberg, Stephen A , Brown Rudnick LLP , Tughans Solicitors , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures , National Asset Management Agency (Ireland)
Horizon Pharma Offers to Buy Depomed for $3 Billion
The move by the Irish drug maker is the latest in a recent wave of deal-making by pharmaceutical companies.
July 8, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON IRELAND: Horizon Pharma Inc , Depomed Inc , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures , Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) , California , Dublin (Ireland)
A Plan to Resettle Hong Kongers in Northern Ireland? Surely You Jest
A proposal discussed by British officials in the early 1980s may have been a joke, but it highlighted concerns in Hong Kong about the impending handover and in Northern Ireland about ongoing sectarian unrest.
July 3, 2015, Friday
MORE ON IRELAND: China , Great Britain , Hong Kong , Northern Ireland
Facebook Wins a Round in Austrian Court Case
Max Schrems, an Austrian law student, had accused the social media giant of violating Europe's tough privacy rules.
July 1, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON IRELAND: Dixon, Helen , Schrems, Max , Zuckerberg, Mark E , Austria , Dublin (Ireland) , Europe , United States , Facebook Inc , Computers and the Internet , Data-Mining and Database Marketing , Privacy , Social Media , Suits and Litigation (Civil)
Willis Group and Towers Watson to Merge
The agreement would create a professional services, risk management and insurance brokerage firm with more than $8 billion in annual revenue.
July 1, 2015, Wednesday
Christie's Postpones Sale of Old Masters
A potential offer from a group of private Irish donors was encouraging enough that the sale was halted temporarily.
June 24, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON IRELAND: Guardi, Francesco , Rubens, Peter Paul , Dublin (Ireland) , Ireland , London (England) , Ukraine , Christie's , Russborough House (County Wicklow, Ireland) , Art , Auctions , Metals and Minerals , News Sources, Confidential Status of , Philanthropy
Report Cites Dry-Rotting in Collapse of Balcony in Berkeley
While inspectors did not explicitly say that rotted beams caused the collapse, they recommended adding more regulations to the city's building code to protect balconies from moisture.
June 24, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON IRELAND: Berkeley (Calif) , Balconies and Terraces , Building (Construction) , Accidents and Safety , Ireland , Deaths (Fatalities)
Amid Grief for Students, a Search for Answers After Balcony Collapse
After the accident that killed six students, two independent engineers said they had seen what they considered clear evidence that the balcony that fell in Berkeley, Calif., was ridden with dry rot and decay.
June 18, 2015, Thursday
An Irish ship that has been helping the Italian Navy patrol the Mediterranean had a very busy Monday.
Ireland Legalizes Gay Marriage
Ireland has become the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by a popular vote, sweeping aside opposition from the Roman Catholic Church in a resounding victory for the gay rights movement.
Ireland Votes on Same-Sex Marriage
Residents of Ireland reacted Friday as the country held a referendum to decide whether to legalize same-sex marriage.
Gerry Adams Shakes Prince's Hand
Sinn Fein's leader Gerry Adams commented ahead of a meeting with Britain's Prince Charles on Tuesday in Ireland. The two men shook hands in a symbolic gesture.
Hillary Clinton at Irish American Event
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at her induction into the Irish America Hall of Fame, recalling an early decision of her husband's in the Northern Ireland peace process.
The Abortion Ship
Rebecca Gomperts is a Dutch doctor who pushes the limits of abortion law. In this excerpt from Diana Whitten's documentary "Vessel," Gomperts creates a mobile clinic aboard a ship.
European Union Investigates Tax Rulings
The European Union's competition commissioner, Joaquín Almunia, announced the opening of three in-depth investigations into tax breaks affecting Apple, Starbucks and Fiat Finance and Trade.
Order for Microsoft to Disclose Data Stored Outside of U.S.
Microsoft is challenging the authority of federal prosecutors to force it to hand over a customer's e-mail stored in one of its overseas data centers.
'Danny Boy'
A song by an Okinawan duo, Isamu Shimoji and Yukito Ara, sung to the traditional Irish tune.
Obama Welcomes Prime Minister of Ireland
The president met with Prime Minister Enda Kenny to kick off the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
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An Aiken couple has left the comforts of home and moved to another country in hopes to make a positive impact.
Sam and Roxanne Turnipseed moved to Honduras in January to establish and operate an orphanage that will be a safe haven for neglected or abused children. The couple purchased 13 and half acres of land to start building the orphanage in the Quimistan Valley with the goal to change many lives for the better.
"When people say 'Why would you leave Aiken to move here?' It's very simple – because Jesus first loved us," Roxanne said. "There are so many children here who need the love for Christ."
The Turnipseeds' Journey
The Turnipseeds became familiar with the Quimistan Valley through the local nonprofit, the Honduras Agape Foundation, in which they were highly involved with for more than a decade. The couple felt a more permanent calling to the area and started their own nonprofit – the Tranquilidad Foundation.
Roxanne said they came up with the name because a local commissioner's wife called the land where the orphanage will be constructed "tranquil," which is what "tranquilidad" means in Spanish.
The couple also wants to establish a day care center. Over the years, the two have heard many stories during their travels in Honduras of single parents having to take their children to work or the eldest children, who may be still quite young themselves, caring for their younger siblings.
"There's much need here – the answer in simple terms is that there's no safety net here," Sam said. "A lot of people can't understand that there is no safety net here. If you don't work, you don't eat."
Plans for the orphanage
The land already has an incomplete cinder block structure in which the Turnipseeds will build upon. The walls and foundation were established more than a decade ago and have withstood earthquakes and hurricanes, Roxanne said. Once complete, that initial building will be dorm-style housing.
The Rotary Club in San Pedro Sula will help dig a well on the property to ensure clean water for the facility, Roxanne added.
The couple has visited eight or nine children homes in Honduras in efforts to learn from other people who have experience in running an orphanage, Roxanne said.
The Turnipseeds also want to start a few vegetable gardens and maybe even put in a tilapia pond to not only be as self-sufficient as possible, but to teach the children a few things while they're living at the orphanage or attending day care.
Making Honduras home
The move has been quite an adjustment. Currently, the couple is staying at a missionary compound. They have struggled a bit with the language barrier as neither of them are bilingual but they are picking up a little Spanish as time passes.
Living simply hasn't been too hard for the Turnipseeds and they enjoy living without so much clutter.
"Culturally, it's just a slower, less stress-driven lifestyle here which is enjoyable – the simplicity of their life," Roxanne said. "You can make do with a whole lot less. You don't need three sets of china and CorningWare."
The Turnipseeds said that over the years, they've learned so much about the people of Honduras including their self-sustainability and optimistic view of life.
"People are so humble," Roxanne said. "In the midst of having so little, they seem, for the most part, content."
Sam said no matter their troubles, there's always a sense of being happy about something despite their troubles.
For more information on the Tranquilidad Foundation and how to help, visit www.tranquilidadfd.com. Donations can be sent to the Tranquilidad Foundation at P.O. Box 5406, Aiken, SC, 29804.
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Fanboy disappointed: Local 'geek rock' group crash lands on freshman effortWritten by Brian Bohnert | | firstname.lastname@example.com
Although their feet may be firmly planted on Earth's soil, the members of "geek rock" collective My Special Agent clearly have their sights set way beyond the stars.
Heavily influenced by comic books, science fiction and The History Channel, Liz Owens Boltz (vocals, guitar, bass), Brandon Boltz (bass, vocals, guitar), Casey T. Malone (keys, backup vocals) and Mark Fuchs (drums) offer up their own brand of cross-genre, techno rock in their first studio effort.
Released on June 16, 2012, through NoFocus Records, the six-track, self-titled EP throws synthesizers and space-age sound effects into hyper speed, while severely toning down the vocal range in favor of noise. The gender-swapping vocals are a welcome change from the modern frontman/frontwoman-driven norm, but the lyrics create a cliche that makes this release more of a campy concept album than a serious rock offering.
The first track, "Nice Gaius," loses its potential only seconds into its start. Jazz-infused drums and beeping electro synths start the track, as Owens Boltz's melodic, mellow voice swirls delicately around the background. Her vocals are soft and refreshing, but they are aggressively overwhelmed by the heavy use of Auto-Tune that comes in strong around the chorus.
While a space-age "Robo Babe" is most likely the desired effect, Owens Boltz instead goes flat under the attention-stealing alteration. Tossing aside the obvious "Battlestar Galactica" reference to Dr. Gaius Baltar, the song is a loud, awkward mess of jazzy drums, misplaced rock guitars and techno sounds fit only for a Windows Media Player demo track.
The second track, "Overdue," is a decent attempt at a high-energy, indie-rock breakup tune. The deeper, powerful male vocals of Boltz wails in exasperated desperation on lyrics like "I expected more from you, not that you gave me a reason to" and "I've seen symptoms before of a madness you couldn't control" that tells the story of what can only be assumed as the worst breakup this side of the solar system. The heavier guitars work well alongside the accompanying keyboard, but the volume on the recording is often too much to handle and drowns out the lyrics. Like much of this album, the well-rounded vocal talent is forced to compete against the garish, confusing noise of multiple instruments and spacey sound effects.
"Heir," has a lot to offer lyrically, but the dual-vocals of Boltz and Owens Boltz is not a good combination. The opening push, a tasty offering of mellow guitar picking and melodic drum beats with a swirl of ambience is fit for any peaceful stroll, even Owens Boltz's voice is a smooth, harmonious complement to the ears as she spills out words like "Tangled tongues, foreign words, dipped in your design." But the accompaniment of Boltz's much deeper vocal chords throws the song off at the chorus, leaving it somewhat harder to readjust to the pleasant voice of his female counterpart. This track is by far Owens Boltz's best performance on the entire album. Her intensity grows, breaking the limitations the song sets with its oft-droning tone.
"Chameleon" is a geek rocker's dream. The fuzzy, distorted hard rock guitar blends very well with the futuristic swirls and twirls. Boltz's deep, wavy voice starts off strong in this cosmic, out-of-this-world anthem, but it eventually becomes annoying the longer it drones on. This track, like the many before it, had a ton of potential offerings to comic-con-ers and Dungeon Masters. But once the sounds hit the loop and the vocals grow heavy, the novelty wears thin and the band seems to be trying too hard to fit into the "geek rock" genre. The synthesizers that run rampant throughout this album are overused and underappreciated for their effect. Those looking for a true techno-synth rock album should look into New York indie-rockers Action Action.
Just in time for this summer's surge of comic-themed films, "Anger/Danger" is a lyrical homage to Marvel's most "Incredible" green hero. "Alone at last; a trickle of regret runs down my back," and "Haunted by a future that looks too much like my past … outcast," digs deep into the tragic life of Dr. Bruce Banner, exploring his constant struggle to balance a normal existence alongside his serious anger management issues. Though the playful, subtle nod to The Hulk loses its temper toward the chorus and throws obvious jabs at the senses with "Integrity betrayed me; body and mind in mutiny. Please don't make me angry; it's like a radiation that infects me."
The lyrics betray this song, forcing the ears to be solely reliant on the music. But, for a change, the music manages to fit the song's story perfectly. The drums and guitar grow in anger as the good doctor himself does. The sporadic piano keys generate the uneasy, unstable atmosphere Marvel fans know from reading the green one's books.
Inspired by "Over the Raging Sea We Go," My Special Agent's "Sea Chantey" is a novelty pirate cliche at best. Typical for its energetic, upbeat drinking tone and grunting vocals, each of the group's members tosses their hats into the ring on this disappointing send off.
Clocking in at just over 20 minutes, My Special Agent's freshman outing offers a lot of potential for the future. All four of the group's members are very talented and have a lot to offer fans of the genre, but heavy reliance on sci-fi ambience and loud noise dooms this album from its inception. The vocals on both spectrums are well-received, but often lost beneath the synthesizers, loud drums and heavy pop-culture winks.
If you're looking for an album chock-full of sci-fi references and comic book nods simply to be in on the [not so subtle] jokes, have at it. But if you're looking for a true testament to "geek rock," I suggest classics like The Barenaked Ladies or Jimmy Eat World. Geeks deserve good music too, so don't skimp on the sauce.
** out of 5
Tags: Brandon Boltz, Brian Bohnert, Casey T. Malone, CD review, Liz Owens Boltz, Mark Fuchs, My Special Agent


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I've been getting calls and emails asking for a progress update on the search for Crestview High School's next head football coach and athletic director.
I can assure you the search is in full swing as assistant principal Dexter Day and the search committee work through what is always a long, sometimes drawn out process. I talk with Day several times a week, with me calling him sometimes and him calling me other times.
Day has promised me that as soon as there is something major to know, he'll get the information to me so I can get the story everyone is waiting for.
Late Friday, he said the search committee — which has met a few times — was getting the list of more than 90 names down to a manageable number.
There were 85 names on the original list given to the committee, but six candidates who applied on time were accidentally left off the original list and the committee was given time to review those six coaches' resumes.
Day said the committee had trimmed the original list of 91 down to the approximately 15 or 20 coaches who made the first cut. The search committee has been checking the coaches' references and backgrounds before moving on to the next cut.
The committee will meet tonight to narrow the list of 15-20 down to a group of finalists. The committee also will come up with the questions they want to ask the finalists and begin the process of setting up times for those men to come in and interview for the job.
Day said the committee did not have a firm number of how many coaches would be brought in for an interview.
I will contact Day on Thursday, when I'll get the names of the finalists and more in depth information about their backgrounds for a story in Saturday's News Bulletin.
I know some people might think the process is taking a while, but things actually are moving at a nice pace.
When Matt Brunson left Crestview after the 2010 season to go to Baker, it took about 45 days before Kevin Pettis was tapped to fill the Bulldog job. Brunson announced he was going home to Baker on Dec. 16, 2010. Pettis was named the Crestview coach on Jan. 31, 2011.
If you take out the two-week period during the holidays in 2010, that still puts the transition from Brunson to Pettis at about 30-35 days. Tomorrow marks four weeks since Pettis resigned to take a job at Sebastian River High School.
Once the committee comes up with that final list of names, the process should speed up. I'm guessing the interviews will take place late this week or Monday or Tuesday next week.
While Day still doesn't want to give a timeline for the hire, I'd be surprised if Crestview hasn't named a new coach by March 8.
A word of caution, though: fans shouldn't be discouraged, even if the process drags on a little longer. That only means the committee is taking the time to make sure it gets this all-important hire right.
There are rumors flying around about who the next coach may or may not be, but until the committee makes an announcement, the rumors are just that: rumors.
One of my favorite sayings is, "How come there never seems to be enough time to do a job right, but always enough time to do a job over?"
CrestviewHigh Schoolcan't afford another do-over in two years, so getting it right is a must.
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The Cal State Northridge women's basketball program has hired Thomas Osburn as its Director of Operations for the upcoming 2013-14 season, Matador head coach Jason Flowers announced. A veteran with over 20 years of experience in Southern California boys' basketball, Osburn will have administrative duties and other responsibilities at CSUN.
"I am excited to be joining an upcoming program and contributing to the team's success," Osburn said. "I have been able to watch Jason mature and develop from a young man to an outstanding head coach."
For the past two decades, Osburn has been a successful high school boys' basketball coach. His student-athletes went on to play throughout all the divisions of NCAA intercollegiate athletics.
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I was in Orlando last week speaking at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) national conference. It is a great time to learn from the many teaching sessions going on all day on every pediatric topic you can imagine. While I was there, the Council on Communications and Media (of which I am a member) released a policy statement entitled, "Children, Adolescents, and the Media".
As you are well aware, as technology continues to grow it is penetrating our lives as well as our children's. According to recent data, the average 8-10 year old spend nearly 8 hours a day with a variety of different media (TV, cell phones, I pads and online social media), while older children and teens spend > 11 hours/day.
Many children from 1st through 12th grades are now being given laptop computers or I-pads from their school, which are used throughout their school day, as well as for homework. This alone means a child is "online" for at least 6-8 hours/day before they even sit down to watch TV.
One thing is certain, having a TV in a child's room only increases the amount of time a child spends watching TV, and 71% of children and teens report having a TV in their rooms. I have been routinely asking about TV's in children's rooms for the past 5 years and I think I have been successful in getting some parents to re-think putting a TV in a child's bedroom. I also tell all of my patients that they "may have a TV in their room", and their eyes get big, and the next line is "when you go to college!"
The AAP recommends limiting "screen time" to < 2 hours per day and discourages media exposure for children < 2 years of age. This means that parents need to have discussions with their children about having a "healthy media diet" and to be "healthy consumers of media". This also means that parents need to model the behavior they want to see in their children, in other words, less on screen time for parents as well.
I am sitting by the fire writing this while watching my 23 year old son engaged on his iPhone. Time for both of us to turn off media and talk. I am trying as well.
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Can an Apple, divided against itself, stand?
Speaking of John Siracusa, he has an interesting post up on his Fat Bits blog concerning the Apple strategy tax -- whether Apple's increasingly divergent interests, from iTunes to iOS to App Store to iAds, will inevitably lead to compromise, contention, and/or conflict.
Apple's recent App Store changes, however logical and empirically justifiable they may seem, all point strongly to a company that has started to believe that what's good for Apple is good for America. And indeed, this may be the only way to reconcile the inherent conflict of interest. The alternative is philosophically and practically untenable. Apple can try to be a good platform owner and ensure that popular apps like Kindle and Netflix thrive on iOS, and it can also try to advance its own competing services like iBooks and iTunes, but both efforts cannot succeed to their fullest potential.
So the new 30% subscription policy can increase revenue but drive out companies like Amazon and Netflix, hurting the platform. Having AdMob on iOS it improves the platform but hurts Apple's own iAds. If they try to dominate everything it stifles competition and Apple risks stagnating and becoming non-competitive (as Microsoft did with Internet Explorer 6.) If they keep their own software and services modest they aren't producing the best possible products they can and suffer in a similar fashion.
If Apple were only making the platform it wouldn't be a problem. If they were only doing content it wouldn't be a problem. If they were only handling content delivery it wouldn't be a problem. But by trying to do all three successfully, it divides Apple against itself.
What's the answer? Perhaps Apple shouldn't have entered into so many businesses, especially the ones increasingly outside their core competence like online ads and subscriptions. But they have entered them, so what now? Can they balance all interests fairly and profitably? Could anyone?
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Can an Apple, divided against itself, stand?
To use one example, Steve Jobs claimed last June at the All Things Digital 8 conference that the iAd business was introduced mainly for the "convenience of the developers". I've read references to that effect a couple of times since then, so maybe it's just a means to limit Google's presence on iOS?
I agree they are the Giants and they know what are they upto. So stop worrying about them and concentrate on your work. latest on iOS 4.3 and iPad 2 visit www.iphonegeeks.co
"Perhaps Apple shouldn't have entered into so many businesses, especially the ones increasingly outside their core competence like online ads and subscriptions."
Using that rationale, they never should have produced an mpg player, never sold media (music, video or books), and never produced a phone. All were well outside their core competence. There is no reason to think they won't bring the same diligence to ads and subscriptions... indeed quite the opposite.
It is not a question of diligence or focus -- Apple has proven many times over that they can keep multiple plates spinning in the air at once.
Siracusa's point is that that by providing both the platform and competing against developers who use that platform, Apple is in a position where the goals of one part of the company conflicts with those of another. In other words, past a certain point, the more diligent and focused the "platform group" is, the more damage is inflicted upon the "developer ecosystem group," and vice-versa.
Actually according to a supposed email he sent, he said it applied to publishers. Now, technically I don't know what he means by publishers but to me publishers refers to actual content CREATORS such as newspapers, magazines, music/movie studios, etc.. By that definition Amazon & Netflix don't count as publishers. Now as to the Apple's in-app subscription policies and legalities I don't know the definition. Hopefully we'll know earlier but June 30, 2011 is when all subscriptions have to get on board so we'll know better by then I'm sure.
All I know is that Apple needs to loosen up the cuffs on developers and restrictions. If they keep cracking down, Developers WILL leave, and their beloved platforms (Mac and iOS) which now thrive on apps, WILL NOT thrive.
Yup. Basic conundrum for every large company.
Intel: They sold their StrongARM CPU line in favor of x86. It would be incredible if Intel made ARM SoCs for Apple. Its amazing to me that EPIC processors continue to live, but they must get a lot of money for it.
Microsoft: "Windows" everywhere. Why shouldn't it be Microsoft software everywhere?
Google: Google's AndroidOS division makes enemies. Google's search/maps/youtube divisions (whatever they are in) likes to be everywhere.
So if you want to be a big company, you have to walk a fine line, and this is where the CEO and the executive team all have to have their heads on straight. As long as Apple continues to create win-win situations for Apple and customers, they'll be walking that line right.
"Why shouldn't it be Microsoft software everywhere?"
Because Microsoft only has two successful software products: Windows and Office. Windows Everywhere makes more sense (to Gates and Ballmer) than Office Everywhere.
Microsoft doesn't need to succeed in the consumer space because they have locked in so many corporate IT departments. And because they don't need to succeed in, say, pad computing or online search, they don't bother to do it right. So they fail.
Yeah, that's the problem. Why doesn't Apple make Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint for iOS? Why doesn't Microsoft make iE9 for X-windows and Mac OS X? Why doesn't MS make compilers, development environments for all sorts of OSs? It doesn't have to be Microsoft Windows everywhere.
However, Siracusa's article is one of those "stating the obvious things." The magic trick is how does one chart a path to win-win-win when one of the end goals is to be dominant. And Apple does want to be a 100 billion/year company in a couple of years, than a 1 trillion/year company down the road.
Also, I almost think it's a kind of a false premise. He thinks there is some kind of scenario where, based on his judgement, that winning should involve everyone should win, and that being a dominant winner is path down to stagnation and no-competition. Not an original thought as anti-trust laws are pretty old. It is a characteristic of any company or organization that becomes so big and so dominant that the they ceases to advance and the market its in ceases to advance.
Is it really true that it has to happen this way?
What an excellent article? I must say though that I tend to focus on solutions more than I ever focus on problems :-) It's like I said on another article, Apple's current in the middle of a game of chess and whichever way they move there will be consequences for one or more parts of their business. It'll be interesting to see what they do about the above points, and as developers have until the end of June, and this years WWDC is "rumoured" to be between the 5th - 9th we'll probably get an update then.
I personally would like to see Apple have iAd's as mandatory on FREE Apps, and the split reduced to 80-20%.
"Apple can try to be a good platform owner and ensure that popular apps like Kindle and Netflix thrive on iOS, and it can also try to advance its own competing services, but both efforts cannot succeed to their fullest potential."
True, but being a good platform owner is more important to Apple right now. Hardware is still Apple's bread and butter, and 3rd party apps add enormous value for end users of Apple hardware.
But 10 or 20 years from now, hardware will be a commodity. It will essentially be free. Apple won't be able to maintain their profitability on Macs and iDevices alone. So they're setting themselves up for that low hardware margin future by developing services. Thinking ahead.
These companies need Apple more than Apple needs them. Apple doesn't need any publishing companies for consumers to buy their products. Do you honestly think a person is going to ask "Does the iPad have "Washington Post" app?" to decide whether or not to buy one? The answer is no. And if Netflix leaves, well here comes Apple's new movie streaming service if that ever happened.
Apple has the power and MONEY to do whatever they want. Do I agree with some of their policies? No, but is that going to stop me from buying their product? No. Besides the new In-app purchase makes my life way more easier then having to pay over and over again for a new issue on the iPad.
Is being anti-competitive illegal? Yes! Is being a company that controls when and how you use the device you paid for a smart choice? No!
People buy apple products at this point mainly because of the hype / marketing machine. If they get caught with anti-competitive practices, and some of the big apps like nook, kindle, and netflix. They will definatly face backlash, and with apple/steve jobs ego trip they need to.
Touché, but the problem is Apple doesn't have a sizable marketshare in anything but music and tablets. I just can't see them getting caught being anti-competitive for creating rules and restrictions on just their platform. If developers do not like these rules they will leave and go to android and windows. And as of right now they don't seem to mind.
Would the Daily have posted the news about Giz getting hold of a prototype iPhone 4? (If it were big enough news). The answer to this question relates to how apple can or would handle all interests effectively. If a jailbreak app somehow saves lives or mitigated some type of disaster that is newsworthy to the Times or what have you, the strong-point of the story noting that such app was rejected by apple, would such a story appear on the Daily?
We'll have to wait and see if apple is willing to take some hits for diving into uncharted waters.
Talking about corporate America, looking at iPad 2, just wanted to comment that the challenge for HP and RIM is not whether they can make their tablets compelling to consumers. It is whether they can make their tablets sufficiently compelling to replace their PCs and augment their smartphones (respectively) in corporate America. HP has literally millions of PCs in offices all over the country, many if not most still running Windows XP. RIM has Blackberry servers in most major corps. Both can see the potential of the iPad to provide a technology switch for no more cost than a useful upgrade – and providing all the ease of use and management of Apple's overall hardware/software model. They are not trying to invade Apple's consumer space; they are trying to invent a value proposition for their corporate customers that will forestall an invasion of corporate America by Apple's "post-PC" devices.


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