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At long last - a group of movies that can all be considered 'good.'
And this B-list includes an eclectic group of films, including documentaries, animation, feel-good indie flicks and major studio tent pole movies. And it includes films from Ireland, Japan, Norway, Australia, French Canada, France and the UK.
- The 15 Worst Movies of 2013
- The F-List (#135-111)
- The D-List (#110-86)
- The C-List (#85-61)
- The A-List (#35-11)
- The Top 10 films of 2013
#60: 'From Up on Poppy Hill'
'From Up on Poppy Hill' (watch the trailer)
This sweet animated drama gets a lot of mileage from its Studio Ghibli pedigree: this is a beautiful looking, classic animated world that is richly textured and filled with defined characters.
The central theme - of a 1960s Japan quickly modernizing but still reeling from the devastation of World War II and Korean War - is an instantly gripping thematic core. While this through line provides the main narrative conflict, this story gets bogged down by an odd/possibly inappropriate relationship, which hijacks most of 'Poppy Hill.'
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#59: 'Unfinished Song'
'Unfinished Song' (watch the trailer)
This is one of the most unabashedly sweet films of the year - but it made this list because 'Unfinished Song' never forgets this story is about the transformation of a grumpy old man.
'Unfinished' is a great character study of a stodgy old man who remains a dimensional character - he's not simply a cartoony grumpy old man. He shows moments which reveal why his loving wife adores him so -- which also makes his character arch less extreme.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#58: '56 Up'
This ambitious, five-decade long project is simply impressive. This is exercise in great editing - this films deftly cuts interviews with 56-year-old Britons with footage from interviews with them at 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and 49 years old.
Maybe the 'Up' series unjustly reduces 56 years of life in a 12-15 minutes - but it's still fascinating to watch the complete arch of these people's lives in a manner of minutes. Their hopes, dreams and perspectives are intercut with their divorces, successes and family life.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#57: 'In a World...'
'In a World...' (watch the trailer)
Writer/director/star Lake Bell is a force to watch in the years to come. Her directorial debut is sharply written and well crafted story. 'In A World' is a charming indie comedy with a defined feminist point of view. This story is not simply about one character's struggle to be taken seriously - this is a critique of all male-dominated industries.
But 'In A World' is also a bit unfocused, especially with its unnecessary b-plot involving her sister's marriage. And the story ramps up to an unfulfilling third act, which involves a resolution that prioritizes story values at the cost of story tension.
DVD/Blu-ray release date: January 21
#56: 'Side Effects'
'Side Effects' (watch the trailer)
This Steven Soderbergh psychological thriller is never quite what it seems - which only ratchets up its mystery.
'Side Effects' is a moving target - but one that's masterfully controlled by Soderbergh. Characters are pushed into difficult situations - and just as the mystery appears solved, a new angle is introduced. And like all good films, 'Side Effects' allows the characters to drive this narrative - it doesn't resort to cheap reveals and lets the characters' motivations advance each twist and turn.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#55: 'Much Ado About Nothing'
'Much Ado About Nothing' (watch the trailer)
Joss Whedon has proved is a master of handling massive movie casts and he has a sharp command of witty dialogue. So it only feels natural that Whedon would take on one of Shakespeare's classic romantic comedies.
This modernized 'Much Ado' hums with an energy and light-hearted fun. This perfectly cast take on a classic is entertaining from end to end.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#54: 'The Spectacular Now'
'The Spectacular Now' (watch the trailer)
This coming-of-age drama is the most natural and genuine look at high school life of the year. This is an honest and human tale that allows its main characters to remained flawed yet impossible to root against.
'The Spectacular Now' is what a modern John Hughes film would look like - if he refrained from his schlocky dialogue or terribly dated soundtracks.
DVD/Blu-ray release date: January 14
#53: 'Starbuck'
'Starbuck' (watch the trailer)
This is a solid 'feel good' movie - but one that also drops its main character in a terrible dilemma. 'Starbuck' manages to be a touching and sweet comedic drama without feeling manipulative or condescending to cheap devices.
But most importantly, 'Starbuck' quickly defines just how much of a loser its main character is, then challenges him at every turn as he is forced to face the fact that he has fathered hundreds of children. This interesting premise remains character focused.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#52: 'Star Trek Into Darkness'
'Star Trek Into Darkness' (watch the trailer)
Although this 'Trek' sequel does not quite live up to its incredible predecessor, 'Into Darkness' works because it smartly focuses on its three main characters: Kirk, Spock and their new enemy John Harrison.
While its story may be a bit too convoluted for its own good, 'Into Darkness' is an exciting and fun ride of a movie.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#51: 'Kon-Tiki'
'Kon-Tiki' (watch the trailer)
This true life movie is a true high seas adventure.
'Kon-Tiki' is a grand and epic take on this ambitious 1947 raft expedition across the Pacific Ocean. Many elements of this movie - from its determined protagonist to rousing music cues - are right out of classic movies about incredible journeys.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#50: 'Warm Bodies'
'Warm Bodies' (watch the trailer)
This post-apocalyptic zombie flick is - if nothing else - cute.
A refreshingly hope-filled tone is a welcome change from the dreary zombie genre. Rob Corddry and John Malkovich must be recognized for adding more layered performances that add just enough dark humanity to their respective roles, which prevents 'Bodies' from becoming too saccharine.
These 'cute' dynamic forces the characters beyond simple one-dimensional 'zombies! run for your lives' personalities.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#49: 'Don Jon'
The directorial debut of JGL is a confident film that has a well-defined voice, tone.
Gordon-Levitt proves he has a honed comedic sense. Much of the comedy in 'Don Jon' doesn't follow the tired 'setup/punchline' formula - this film gets solid laughs from precise comedic timing, great dialogue and great editing.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#48: 'Populaire'
'Populaire' (watch the trailer)
This foreign romantic-comedy about a small-town French girl competing for the title of World Fastest Typist is the best sports film of 2013.
With its vibrant, '50s sensibility/aesthetic, 'Populaire' is a beautiful and sweet throwback to the Rock Hudson/Doris Day classics.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#47: 'About Time'
'About Time' (watch the trailer)
This sentimental and light romantic-drama effectively charms and pulls at the heart strings.
While the trailer sells this film as a love story, 'About Time' is more about the love between a father and son than the protagonist's relationship with Rachel McAdams.
And in keeping the story focused on the main character's experiences/misadventures with time travel, 'About Time' is able to tell a touching little story about living life each day.
DVD/Blu-ray release date: February 4
#46: 'The Wolf of Wall Street'
'The Wolf of Wall Street' (watch the trailer)
This absurd, dark cautionary tale of excess is easily Martin Scorsese's funniest film. And like all great comedy, the funniest aspects emerge from the characters or the situation - and there's plenty of opportunity in this over-the-top story of Wall Street hedonism.
All that said, 'WoWS' makes a bad habit of raising stakes throughout its long 3-hour running time -- then forgetting all about the stakes. Whole scenes end with DiCaprio's character in a bad place - but then defuses his choices by forgetting to slap his character with any consequences. This happens so frequently as to knock 'WoWS' several dozen spots down this list.
Currently in theaters
#45: 'World War Z'
'World War Z' (watch the trailer)
Yes, 'World War Z' feels more like a cobbled together string of action sequences than one coherent narrative. And its ill-defined main character just sort of runs all over the globe, always arriving at just the right moment.
But 'Z' is one fun ride of zombie-attack scenes. It ranges from characters cautiously navigating dark corridors to a massive zombie takeover of entire cities. For all its faults, 'Z' is still a thoroughly fun popcorn movie.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#44: 'The World's End'
'The World's End' (watch the trailer)
Edgar Wright's latest is part sad friend reunion story and part alien invasion flick.
What's most impressive about 'World's End' is its ability to shift gears from telling a somewhat broad, but fun, sci-fi narrative and still manage to a sincere story about lives lived in regret.
'The World's End' perfectly balances insane alien brawl sequences with its honest moments between childhood friends.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#43: 'The Sapphires'
'The Sapphires' (watch the trailer)
On its surface 'The Sapphires' is about a quartet's dream of stardom set against '60s racism - but 'The Sapphires' works because it also weaves complex character dynamic into its story.
Although 'The Sapphires' is predictable, borders on formulaic and takes a melodramatic turn in its third act -- but this film is executed so well that it overcomes its shortcomings.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#42: 'The East'
'The East' (watch the trailer)
This film's star/co-writer Brit Marling is a fast becoming a master of creating intriguing genre films, but always keeping the focus on characters. She is a storyteller who lets her characters define and advance the narrative.
'The East' is a taunt thriller that pits its protagonists against industrialists and eco-terrorists. But brilliance of 'The East' is that it becomes a story of identity and internal conflict - while the industrialists/terrorists frame the narrative, this inner turmoil is the core of this story.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#41: 'Shadow Dancer'
'Shadow Dancer' (watch the trailer)
Sometimes a single actor's performance can elevate a film - like Daniel-Day Lewis in 'Lincoln' or Denzel Washington in 'Flight.'
Andrea Riseborough is amazing as a woman pulled in several directions: between her family, the IRA and British intelligence. In a tense, somewhat quiet, film, its Riseborough incredible performance that speaks loudest.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#40: 'Spring Breakers'
'Spring Breakers' (watch the trailer)
Final evidence that James Franco is one of the most 'out there' actors working today: his 'gangsta' gun-toting criminal rapper who calls himself 'Alien.'
While 'Spring Breakers' offers some commentary on a desensitized youth, the real star of this film is Franco's outlandish character. He commands every scene and - in creating such a vivid character who totally embraces drugs/guns lifestyle - he also embodies the dark, logical extension to a life lived in crime.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#39: 'Saving Mr. Banks'
'Saving Mr. Banks' (watch the trailer)
This behind-the-scenes of 'Mary Poppins' drama is a fine movie - but it so earnestly tries to be Oscar bait that it forgets to tell a compelling, focused story.
Tom Hanks is a good Walt Disney and Emma Thompson is great as the 'Poppins' author who detests the idea of Disney adapting her beloved character. Their 'unstoppable force-immovable object' dynamic is the strongest aspect of 'Mr. Banks.'
That said, just about every bit of goodwill comes from its many references to 'Mary Poppins' - the only live-action Disney film to earn a Best Picture nomination. The takeaway after watching 'Mr. Banks' is not leaving in awe of how good this drama was, but in remembering how incredible 'Mary Poppins' remains.
Currently in theaters
#38: 'Évocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie'
'Évocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie' (watch the NSFW Red Band trailer)
Before Hannity, Beck and O'Reilly - there was Morton Downey Jr.
This great documentary incredibly reminds audiences of his role in television history - his role in creating a new brand of talk show host and his rightful place in television infamy.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix Instant.
#37: 'Wild in the Streets'
'Wild in the Streets' (watch the trailer)
Some of the best films have the simplest premises - and 'Wild in the Streets' is a documentary about a three-day soccer-like game that overtakes a small UK town.
'Wild in the Streets' wonderfully explains the history of this ancient football game - but also how it continues to sharply divide a small town to this day. This is as much as story about culture and heritage as it is about sports history.
Now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
#36: 'Catching Fire'
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' (watch the trailer)
In any other year, this incredible sequel would make the A-list ... but just falls short.
'Catching Fire' stands as the best young adult film adaptation in recent memory. It not only builds upon everything set up in 'The Hunger Games,' but it also wonderfully fleshes out this embattled civilization teetering on the edge of all-out revolution.
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As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on May 16, 2012
H.R. 3973 would make several changes related to environmental laws, energy programs, and the management of mineral resources on Native American reservations. CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost $58 million over the 2013-2017 period, assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts.
Pay-as-you-go procedures apply because enacting the legislation would affect direct spending. However, CBO estimates that the net effects would be insignificant over the 2013-2022 period. Enacting H.R. 3973 would not affect revenues.
H.R. 3973 would impose an intergovernmental and private-sector mandate, as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA), by requiring plaintiffs, including public and private entities, to post a bond when seeking a preliminary injunction to stop energy-related activities on Native American energy projects. CBO estimates that the costs for public and private entities would probably fall below the annual thresholds established in UMRA ($73 million and $146 million, respectively, in 2012, adjusted annually for inflation).

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The Raven in the USA
Brewed by the Baltimore-Washington Beer Works (BWBW) . Baltimore Maryland, USA, The Raven Special Lager is named after Baltimore's literary genius, Edgar Allan Poe. Originally produced in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the Baltimore-Washington Beer Works began brewing The Raven in the United States in June 1998. We have recently extended our beer portfolio to include 3 more E. A. Poe beers named after his legendary short horror stories.
- 2012 The Haussner project was too immense and RavenBeer and oened the brewery November 2012 in the Charles Village Waverly area of Baltimore. The Raven Special Lager was the first Poe series beer brewed and picked up for distribution on 12/24/2012.
- 2011 RavenBeer attempts to open the former Haussner's Restaurant on Eastern Ave in Highlandtown and convert it into a brewpub/brewery.
- 2010
The Raven Special Lager beer makes it to the Final Four of The Washington Post's annual "Beer Madness Bracket"
Awarded "Best Lager 2010" by The Washington Post
Baltimore-Washington Beer Works and The Raven Beer joins Facebook & Twitter
- 2009
The Washington Post names The Raven Beer a Semi-Finalist in the annual "Beer Madness Bracket"
- 2008
The Washington Post names The Raven Beer a Finalist in the annual "Beer Madness Bracket"
Named "Best Beer" by Beer Fest
- 2006
The Raven Beer traveled to Hong Kong for a special Edgar Allen Poe event
- 2005
With the help of David Reed, The Raven Beer changed its logo to emphasize Edgar Allen Poe by adding his gravestone and portrait to the packaging.
The Raven Beer was picked up in Illinois
- 2002
The Raven Beer distribution expanded to Washington DC with House of Wine
- 2000
North East Distributors began to order The Raven and the beer became available in other states surrounding Maryland
- 1998
Baltimore-Washington Beer Works began brewing The Raven in Lansdowne, Maryland.
Bond Distribution began to sell The Raven Beer
In September of 1998, The Raven was requested to be served at the celebration surrounding the commissioning of the USS Raven, the U.S. Navy's latest ship in a series of mine sweepers.
- 1997
Baltimore-Washington Beer Works was established in the United States
- 1997-2003 The Raven was the beer served at the U.S. embassy in Bonn, Germany at the July 4th celebration ever since 1997. In the previous years, Samuel Adams was the beer that held that honor.
The Raven in Europe
The Raven is delivered in 24 X 0.33 l bottles, 1 liter bottles and in 30 l kegs for Europe. For the European market the beer is brewed under license by Anker-Brauerei, Nagold, Germany. For purchasing The Raven in Europe , contact Mr. Wolfgang Stark of Haus der 131 Biere.
Anker places The Raven in 33 cl returnable bottles and 30 L kegs for the German and European markets. They also transport the beer up to Gröninger for one litre resealable bottles that come from Giga Kogen in Japan.
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|A closed Riemannian manifold M is said to be "secure" if there is a number n, such that for any two points p,q in M there exist n points in M such that any geodesic connecting p and q contains at least one of these points. So far the only known secure manifolds are flat. It is conjectured that flat manifolds are the only secure ones. In this talk we will discuss some results about security of manifolds, then we will show that the conjecture is true for 2-dimensional, orientable non-simply connected manifolds.
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The New Orleans Saints have begun to address their needs in free agency, re-signing right tackle Zach Strief and adding Jairus Byrd. While their philosophy is to take the best player available, that's not always possible by the time the draft begins.
The Saints will have the 27th pick in the draft, held May 8-10 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. And as I've stated before, free agency is still in full swing, and some of the Saints recent moves have been reflected in the newest version of my mock draft.
I'll be posting my updated mock draft every week. I changed things up a bit this week across the board to reflect new information that's come out about possible picks.
|Katherine Terrell's latest 2014 NFL mock draft
|1. Houston - Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
|2. St. Louis - Greg Robinson, T, Auburn
|3. Jacksonville - Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida
|4. Cleveland - Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
|5. Oakland - Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
|6. Atlanta - Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo
|7. Tampa Bay - Jake Matthews, T, Texas A&M
|8. Minnesota - Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
|9. Buffalo - Taylor Lewan, T, Michigan
|10. Detroit - Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
|11. Tennessee - Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA
|12. N.Y. Giants - Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
|13. St. Louis - Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
|14. Chicago - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
|15. Pittsburgh - Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
|16. Dallas - Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
|17. Baltimore - Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State
|18. N.Y. Jets - Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU
|19. Miami - Zack Martin, T, Notre Dame
|20. Arizona - Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
|21. Green Bay - C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama
|22. Philadelphia - Marqise Lee, WR, USC
|23. Kansas City - Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State
|24. Cincinnati - Dee Ford, DE/LB, Auburn
|25. San Diego - Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame
|26. Cleveland - Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
|27. New Orleans - Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
|Last Week: Fuller
|I thought a lot about making a change here considering the addition of cornerback Champ Bailey to the Saints' roster. A wide receiver would also make sense, and if the Saints feel like their defense is stout enough, I could certainly see them pulling the trigger on a speedy wideout. However, Bailey isn't a long-term solution. He will turn 36 this year, and there would be few better teachers than him. Letting a rookie learn under Bailey would no doubt be an ideal situation for the Saints, who might still be looking for a long-term corner to play across from Keenan Lewis. If they feel Fuller is the best available player left on the board, regardless of position, I could see the Saints making this pick.
|28. Carolina - Cyrus Kouandjio, T, Alabama
|29. New England - Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville
|30. San Francisco - Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State
|31. Denver - Jason Verrett, CB, TCU
|32. Seattle - Xavier Su'a Filo - OG, UCLA


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The African serval is a wild species of cat native to the African continent. Servals and other species of wild cats were kept as pets by humans in Egypt thousands of years ago, and they were also kept to keep the rodent populations from consuming grain stores. Ancient Egyptians considered all cats sacred animals, and killing a cat was a crime punishable by death!
With a wide-ranging geographic distribution and general habitat and food requirements, servals are not considered threatened or endangered as a species. However, as with all wild animals, increasing human populations are steadily encroaching on and decreasing available habitat.
Why not just have a serval as a pet?
Servals are an exotic (non-native) species of cat. As such, in many states, counties, or cities, servals are illegal to have as pets. Even if you did live in an area where it is legal to have a serval as a pet, many people regret trying it. Servals are large (25-45 lbs), extremely energetic, playful, and easily bored – they are frequently destructive in a home environment because they may spray or defecate, claw or chew up furnishings, possessions, or woodwork, or break or knock things down. (Imagine the damage a huge puppy could do with razor sharp claws and the ability to jump 12 feet up!). A large, secure, outdoor enclosure with appropriate shelter and environmental enrichment is essential to properly house a serval. Servals have special dietary requirements (raw meat, bones, organs, vitamin supplements), need a veterinarian who has experience with exotic cats, and require owners that are educated and exerienced with exotic cats to understand their behavior and how to handle and care for them. Many people buy exotic animals like servals, but find that they are not able to keep them for any of the above reasons. Then the animal is sent away from the home and family they love to a zoo, or shelter, or rescue facility, or much worse. It is extremely traumatic and some servals never recover from it emotionally. Servals bond very intensely to the people who raise them, and have a very difficult time adapting to a new home, even with another loving family. It's really not fair for any animal to go through this.
A savannah on the other hand, is a beautiful, loving, gentle cat that looks similar to a serval, and has many positive serval traits, but in a smaller and domestic package that more easily fits into the normal family and home environment. In most states and localities, savannahs are legal to own without any special permits or housing.


text: Jan 2, 2013 08:31 Eat Your Vegetables: Turnips Eat Your Vegetables: Turnips Staff Photo by LIZ CONDOLook for small turnips to make Fresh Creamed Turnips. They provide a sweeter, milder taste than larger turnips. corinne cook Comments I know not everyone likes turnips but some of us do. Turnip greens and the turnip roots appear on many Louisiana tables in the winter. I got "hooked" on turnips when I bought the first bunch of small fresh turnips at the Red Stick Farmers Market years ago. They were so much sweeter and milder than the larger ones I remembered my mama cooking. I've been enjoying them ever since. Turnip roots are available all year in supermarkets. Look for those with a good shape and weight for their size. The lightweight ones can be woody and strong flavored. They should be fairly rounded and smooth skinned. Wash and peel the outside skin, using either a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. This dish is simply boiled turnips with layered cheese sauce. The freshness of turnips makes the difference. Corinne Cook is a columnist for The Advocate. Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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May 6, 2013 11:10 AM
Samantha writes: "Y'all have done a couple personal shopper favors for me and I figured it was time to call in the pros again. I am looking for either a white or champagne sequin tablecloth for a round table for my wedding next March. I just need one for the cake table for the reception! I don't have a budget and don't know the size of the hotels round tables but I can work around the tablecloth. I have attached a picture of what I'm ideally looking for. And I have another request - I must have these shoes! Please help me find them!"
Hey Samantha! Crazy Jane here. Those dream shoes of yours were originally from River Island, and are sadly sold out, but I've found a couple of cute aqua alternatives. As for that sparkly tablecloth, as any dancer will tell you, sequined fabric doesn't come cheap. But these glam tablecloths are worth a few extra bucks. And since you're not renting them, you could turn them into a seriously flashy shower curtain after the ceremony.
1. Smoothie Bow-Accent Wedges $35
2. Bow-Back Cork Platform Pump $33
3. Steve Madden Bowderek Heel $110
4. Silver Splendor Round Christmas Tablecloth ($90)
5. Champagne Sequin Tablecloth ($65)
6. Prestige Linens Glitz Sequins Tablecloth ($76)
7. Candy Crush Events Sequin Tablecloth $250
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Following votes of approval from both Miami councilors and members of the public, the city is set to host a new 304 m (1000 ft) high observation tower. According to the developers, SkyRise Miami will be the tallest tower in Florida when completed, and will host attractions and amusements which include bungee jumping, a cinema, and a free-fall ride. Read More
For a coffee table with attitude, look no further than Adriano Designs' Intervallo by Teckell. If you like the idea of having your coffee table do double-duty as a foosball machine, the intervallo is for you. If you just want the most beautiful foosball machine available, then might we suggest the limited edition, crystal and aluminium Cristallino Gold LE, the gold-plated star of a range of designer foosball machines that are exquisite office and den amusements but not for the feint of wallet.Read More
On a cold morning on January 25, 1947 at the U.S. Patent Office, Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann submitted an invention that is now recognized as one of the earliest examples of the video game - the "Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device". Described it as a game of skill where a player sits or lies in front of a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) mounted in a closet, the analog device was inspired by a radar commonly used in the second World War to control missiles. Using knobs to adjust speed and trajectory, a plane was represented by a single point and the scores were assigned by hand! Read More
If you've ever been to Las Vegas you'll probably be familiar with Stratosphere, the 1,149-foot-tall hotel and casino that towers above the famous Strip. If you're the adventurous type, you'd also know there's some fun to be had at the top in the form of three hair-raising amusement rides. Now there's a fourth. Claiming the title of the world's highest commercial decelerated descent, the SkyJump takes thrill-seekers on an 855-foot "controlled free-fall" at 40mph - think base jumping, but with a safety wire.Read More
Now here's one of those ideas that leaps out at you with its commercial potential. Climbing offers extreme exercise with a nuclear fun factor and teaches fundamental coordination skills but it can be dangerous and scary with the heights involved, and besides, a climbing wall requires a serious commitment to locate and build. The computer-controlled ClimbStation is like an intelligent vertical treadmill for climbers, so it provides real climbing without the need for a safety harness because you never got more than a metre off the ground. ClimbStation hydraulically tilts between +15 degrees and minus 39 degrees, the holds are interchangeable, and the most significant thing about the ClimbStation is that it can be transported with a normal car trailer, making it an ideal relocatable owner-operator or amusement attraction.Read More
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IEEE ISGT Asia 2016 will be a venue for stakeholders from academia, electric power utilities, power and energy service providers, and research and development organizations to share and exchange experiences, new ideas and enabling technologies which will address the enormous challenges to be faced by the industry in response to decarbonization of generation and integration of high levels of renewable energy resources into future power grids.MORE INFO >>
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The 7th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG 2016)
Bringing together the world's experts in renewable power and distributed generation, the 7th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG 2016) will take place from the 27th – 30th of June, 2016, in Vancouver, Canada.
This international symposium will allow experts on power electronics and distributed generation to meet, exchange ideas, and present on the latest technical advances.
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The 2016 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting will be held during the 3rd week in July - July 17-21, 2016 - at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, MA, USA.
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The 22nd annual NIWeek conference presented by NI begins August 1 in Austin, Texas, and brings together the brightest minds in engineering and science. More than 3,200 innovators representing a wide spectrum of industries, from automotive and telecommunications to robotics and energy, will discover the latest technology to accelerate productivity for software-defined systems in test, measurement, and control.MORE INFO >>
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Brazil Windpower 2016
Wind power is now the fastest growing source of electrical power in Brazil. Between August and December 2015, the installed capacity increased by 23% with 56 new wind farms, according to the Electric Power Trade Chamber.
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The 8th edition of the PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition Latin America (PES T&D LA) will be held in Morelia, Mexico on September 21-24, 2016. The PES T&D LA is the Latin America region's premier technical event and industrial exposition about T&D Systems. The conference will include presentations of recognized worldwide experts, technical papers, and tutorial courses along with an industrial exposition. The conference will focus on the current state of the art and lessons learned from techniques and practices developed by leading international companies and utilities.
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For $\{f_n\}$ being holomorphic functions, we know that $\sum_{n=1}^\infty |f_n(z)|$ converges uniformly implies that the infinite product $\prod_{n=1}^\infty (1+f_n(z))$ converges uniformly as well, and so the product is holomorphic on $\mathbb{C}$. Does $\prod_{n=1}^\infty (1+f_n(z))$ being entire also imply that $\sum_{n=1}^\infty |f_n(z)|$ converges uniformly? I do not think my proof for the first statement works for this one, so I'm a bit curious as to whether or not this holds.
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No. For a somewhat contrived example, take $f_n(z)$ to be the constant function $a_n$ where $a_n = (-1)^n/n$ or some other slowly decreasing alternating sequence. Then $\prod_{n=1}^\infty (1+f_n(z))$ is convergent (hence entire) but $\sum_{n=1}^\infty |f_n(z)|$ does not converge anywhere.


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The UMass women's soccer team plays its final home match of the season this Saturday, Nov. 2, when the squad will host St. Bonaventure at 2 p.m. on Rudd Field. Prior to the match, seniors Grace Coombs, Brittany Moore and Lauren Skesavage will be honored with a Senior Day ceremony.
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Thanks to Comments, Le Call and Caleb McDonald Are More Than Pretty Faces

There was a time when a dork from the boondocks could come to New York City and reinvent himself as a whole new person. Andy Warhol did it, and Madonna, and really just about everyone fabulous who made this place worth the rent and rodent issues in the first place. But now there's the Internet, and well, that's the end of that! These days, you can't show off your carefully cultivated soigné personality and Oliver Twist–with–a–touch–of–Hermès look anywhere without someone from high school popping up cramp your style. Which is what happened to Look Book subject Caleb McDonald this week. McDonald claimed to be from the Middle East, but one commenter begged to differ:
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In a night pregnant with a strange mix of tension and dizzy abandon, lovers Carla and Martin prowl clubs before drunkenly wandering back to his car. While he comes across as crass nouveau riche, she appears more liberal. Their conspicuous affluence, however, makes them ideal targets for kidnappers, and the trio of Trece, Budu and Niga gets a bead on them and promptly sweeps them up at gunpoint. The kidnappers then demand $20,000 to be delivered in two hours. Carla phones her rich father Sergio to procure the money, but chaos soon ensues. A botched ATM robbery is followed by a stopover at the palatial estate of a gay drug dealer.
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What's for dinner? Pick any page of this gorgeous cookbook, which includes many of Priscilla Feral'¿¿s own offerings, and those of other creators who have joined in as well to offer 84 recipes that represent cuisines from around the globe. Feral, a former designer for Godiva, explores the diversity of "plant-based cuisine" with contributions from New York food columnist Mark Bittman, restaurateur Susan Wu and other high-profile culinary artists. It'¿¿s all about community, as its extraordinarily talented food photographer Linda Long has said -- expanding the offerings beyond one person's vision. The array includes Manhattan Vegetable Chowder (Trish Sebben-Krupka), Himalayan Red Rice Salad with Cranberries (Jesus Gonzales), Spicy Barbecued Tofu Triangles (Bryant Terry), and Charlie Trotter'¿¿s Mignardises (Chocolate Truffles). Also included are chapters on pasta, risotto (including gluten-free recipes), and pancakes, breads, and muffins. Forget the things you've heard about a vegan diet being a sacrifice, or this type of cooking being tasteless or unattractive; this book banishes the stereotype forever, and the results have won accolades from vegan and other reviewers alike. With recipes ranging from easy to sophisticated, the content and tone provide careful guidance to delicious, healthful meals for everyone, and for both new and experienced cooks. The book's intro includes a brief explanation of the vegan philosophy of living in harmony with the planet, but the overriding message is one of healthful eating and fresh, well-prepared dishes. We all win -- humans, the animals, and the planet.
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UCLA senior midfielder Caleb Westbay (Simi Valley, CA/Royal HS) earned first-team Academic All-Pac-10 men's soccer honors, while sophomore defender Scot Thompson (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA/Trabuco Hills HS) earned honorable mention acclaim.
Westbay, an Economics-Business major with a 3.35 GPA, enjoyed his finest season in 2000, starting 18 of UCLA's 19 games and providing a consistent presence in the midfield. Earlier in the month, he was named to the Pac-10 All-Conference honorable mention team.
Thompson, a Psychology major, ranked fifth on the team in scoring in 2000 with six points on three goals and was a key defender for a Bruin squad that recorded six shutouts on the year. He was also an honorable mention all-conference selection this season.


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A woman charged with tasing an elderly woman during a robbery Tuesday was arrested Thursday, according to a Thursday night news release from the Jackson Police Department. Police said the woman is linked to a similar robbery of an elderly woman in December and has been charged in that incident also.
Police said they arrested 22-year-old Jennifer Morris, around 12:30 a.m. Thursday. Morris, who is being held at the Madison County Jail, will be arraigned, via video link, at 8 a.m. Friday in Jackson City Court on two counts of aggravated robbery.
In Tuesday's incident, police received a call around 6:30 p.m. about a robbery. A 76-year-old woman told officers that Morris, who was an acquaintance, came to her Ellis Drive home around 2 p.m.
The release said Morris and the victim were talking about a matter and when the victim wasn't looking, Morris tased her several times in the neck. The victim was able to knock the Taser out of Morris' hand, which led to Morris strangling the victim.
Morris demanded money after the victim asked Morris what she wanted. The victim complied and wrote Morris a check, which Morris took before leaving the victim's home.
The release said investigators noticed that Morris matched the description of a similar suspect in an incident that occurred around 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12.
In that incident, an 82-year-old Jackson woman was on the parking lot of Batteries Plus, located on Innsdale Cove off of Vann Drive. The woman was sitting in her car, conducting a transaction with Batteries Plus because she had trouble getting out of her car.
While the elderly woman waited for the employee to return to her car, she was approached by a young woman, who was later identified as the robber. The elderly woman said the young woman was a stranger to her.
The young woman demanded the elderly woman's wallet and when the victim hesitated, the young woman pulled out a weapon described as a "stun gun" and threatened the victim. The young woman then reached into the victim's purse, which was laying in the car seat, and took the elderly woman's wallet.
The young woman was able to get away and the case had remained unsolved until investigators noted distinct similarities in the Dec. 12 robber's description and Morris' description. Further investigation revealed that Morris was responsible for the December robbery.


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Fall Trend Alert: Oxblood, This Season's Not-So-Red Red
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The rich, dark red color known as oxblood has been popping up in street fashion and on runways alike. It's almost a neutral, but not quite, thought it pairs well with wild prints and adds a touch of dark surprise. This color especially will look perfect with your long colored hair extensions, adding the perfect amount of style to your classic look. The name evokes an old-world, class quality, similar to the houndstooth trend from a few years back, but this trend is far from dated. Here are a few must-have fall items that will look stunning oxblood.


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Women's Tennis Suffers 7-0 Loss Versus Akron
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GRIFFITH, Ind. - With two players down, the UIC women's tennis team (9-4, 1-0 HL) was unable to fend off Akron at Match Point Tennis Wednesday. The Flames fell 7-0, while Keti Mebuke and Ann-Sophie Hahn took their singles matches to three sets.


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LOS ANGELES - The No. 11 UCLA women's tennis team swept doubles play but only won one singles match on Tuesday, as No. 4 Baylor came back for a 5-2 victory in a non-conference showdown at the Los Angeles Tennis Center.
The Bruins (8-3) came out inspired in doubles, cruising to wins in all three matches to take a 1-0 lead into singles play. UCLA picked up a huge win at court No. 1, where 30th-ranked Tracy Lin and Riza Zalameda upset No. 4 Lenka Broosova/Zuzana Zemenova, 8-3. Zalameda's normal partner at the top doubles position, Yasmin Schnack, is still out with an injury, but could return as soon as this weekend.
Despite the setback in doubles, Baylor (9-1) came out strong in singles, quickly tying the match at court No. 6 when Karolina Filipiak downed Bruin junior Anna-Viktoria Lind, 6-3, 6-1. The Bears would take a 2-1 lead not long after, as Zemenova, ranked No. 24, pulled off the upset over No. 10 Zalameda, 6-2, 6-2 at court No. 1.
UCLA quickly realized it was going to have to pull off at least one third set win for any chance to take the match, as Baylor won the first set on four of six courts,. The Bears never let it get that close, however, as wins by Jelena Stanivuk (court No. 4) and Broosova (court No. 2) clinched the dual-match victory. Broosova, ranked No. 18 nationally, picked up the match-clinching win with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Lin.
Bruin senior Elizabeth Lumpkin picked up UCLA's lone singles win on the afternoon, as she took a 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 victory over 37th-ranked Jana Bielikova at court No. 5. Lumpkin is now a perfect 11-0 in dual matches this season.
UCLA will look to rebound this weekend, as the Bruins host No. 6 Stanford on Friday at 1:30 p.m., and No. 8 Cal on Saturday at Noon.
|(30) Lin/Zalameda (UCLA) def. (4) Broosova/Zemenova (BU)
|(49) Lumpkin/ Stephanie Wetmore (UCLA) def. Ormond/Stanivuk (BU)
|Joelson/Remynse (UCLA) def. Bielikova/Filipiak (BU)
|UCLA Wins Doubles Point -- Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2
|(24) Zuzana Zemenova (BU) def. (10) Riza Zalameda (UCLA)
|6-2, 6-2
|(18) Lenka Broosova (BU) def. Tracy Lin (UCLA)
|6-4, 6-4*
|(22) Taylor Ormond (BU) def. (27) Andrea Remynse (UCLA)
|2-6, 7-5, (10-7)
|Jelena Stanivuk (BU) def. Ashley Joelson (UCLA)
|6-4, 6-1
|Elizabeth Lumpkin (UCLA) def. (37) Jana Bielikova (BU)
|6-2, 1-6, 6-1
|Karolina Filipiak (BU) def. Anna-Viktoria Lind (UCLA)
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Builders who meet the definition of a 'real estate developer' must report two types of possibly suspicious activity to the Financial Transactions Reporting and Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC):
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- Suspicious Transactions (where there are reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering or terrorist activity is involved). This type of report must be filed within 30 days, normally over the internet. More
Builders must also report to FINTRAC, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) if they ever find they have in their possession:
- known Terrorist Property (including funds or other assets given towards the purchase of a house or condo). The FINTRAC report must be made within 15 days, in hard copy (paper). More
All reports will go into FINTRAC's database for analysis, along with all the ones received from financial institutions, insurance companies, accountants, security/investment advisors, money services businesses, casinos, dealers in precious gems, accountants, licensed real estate agents and brokers. The Centre looks for patterns that could help prove that people or companies are trying to place cash and/or launder money from criminal or terrorist activities.
In one case from the Netherlands, a man set up two offshore companies as well as one in his own country providing legitimate services.
He was not registered as the owner of any of the companies. To hide his involvement he used two trust and company service providers as legal representatives offshore, plus a front man at home. They opened bank accounts with three different banks in different jurisdictions, explaining that the companies were part of an international structure, which wanted to benefit from favourable tax treatment by means of inter-company loans.
Then, the man used the companies to set up loan-back arrangements to transfer, layer and integrate the income from his criminal activity with funds from his legitimate enterprises. And in order to buy real estate, he had the front man arrange a fraudulent loan from one of the companies.
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Paul Walker continues to make headline nearly five months after his untimely death while Ed Sheeran continues to keep us guessing about the details of his upcoming sophomore album. Oprah announces a new business venture while the "Monster" duo announce their tour dates. Here are today's top stories.
Paul Walker's Mother Filing For Custody Of Daughter
Walker's mother has filed for legal guardianship of the late actor's 15-year-old daughter Meadow, claiming Walker's ex Rebecca Soteros is an alcoholic who cannot properly care for the girl. Also in the legal doc? Info claiming Walker's estate is worth 16 million; a lot less than the previously filed number of $25.
Ed Sheeran's New Album Coming This Spring?
Sheerios, rejoice! Ed took to Twitter early Thursday morning to share only a simple date: April 7, 2014. Could this be the release date of his highly-anticipated sophomore album? We hope so!
Starbucks Expanding Menu To Include Booze, Oprah
The coffee chain announced Wednesday that they'll be expanding its evening alcohol and light bites menu to thousands of stores across the U.S. That same day, Oprah announced via Instagram that she was partnering with Starbucks to create her own blend of Chai Tea. "I'll have a venti 2% Oprah please."
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We've got your best bets covered here, but most importantly, of course, you should stop by Jimmy Choo in Highland Park Village because that's where we'll be. The fashion photogs of StyleSheet and I will be in the famous shoe store, showing off our new Dallas street style blog, sipping Kim Crawford wine and nibbling on Trailercakes cupcakes, and trying on the latest foot confections from Jimmy Choo with you. Get your day planners; 6 pm to 10 pm. Go ahead and jot it down.
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YAKIMA — Republican Rob McKenna and Democrat Jay Inslee sparred over taxes, immigration and health insurance Tuesday in the third debate of their tight race for governor.
Recent polls show Inslee has opened a slight lead in this Democratic-leaning state. Both candidates are seeking to replace Democrat Chris Gregoire, who did not seek a third term.
The debate at the Yakima Convention Center showed a sharp difference between the candidates over a federal plan to expand Medicaid in the state to cover more people without health insurance.
McKenna said he was opposed to the proposal, because the federal government will pay the costs only for the first three years.
"Medicaid is a basic safety net, not insurance," McKenna said.
He said the proposal would prompt thousands of people to drop private insurance and enroll in Medicaid.
But Inslee called it a "no-brainer" that he supported. Washington residents already pay the medical costs of uninsured people who show up at hospitals, he said.
"We all pay $1,000 a year because of uninsured folks," Inslee said.
Inslee said he opposed Initiative 1185, which is on the November ballot and calls for a two-thirds vote of the Legislature or voter approval to raise taxes. He said the law dilutes the concept of one person, one vote. The correct path, he said, is to grow the economy so the state does not need to raise taxes.
McKenna said Washington residents have supported similar bills four times in the past and clearly approve of the concept. He said he would seek to uphold the initiative if it passed.
On the issue of jobs, McKenna said it is too expensive for small businesses to hire people in Washington, and reform is needed on unemployment insurance, workers compensation and business regulation. Inslee pointed to his 75-point plan to spur an innovative economy.
Asked about a shortage of farm labor, a major issue in central Washington, Inslee said the immigration issue had been politicized by the Republican Party and comprehensive immigration reform is needed.
"One of the parties has decided to use immigration and fear of immigration as a wedge issue," Inslee said.
McKenna replied that if Inslee wanted to pursue immigration reform, he should have stayed in Congress.
McKenna said he opposes Washington's law that grants driver's licenses to people without requiring proof of legal residence. Both candidates said they support the concept of a temporary permit for driving that is not a state driver's license.
Given a chance to ask McKenna a question, Inslee asked which state environmental laws should be lowered to be the same as federal standards.
"I don't believe we should reduce our standards," Inslee said.
But McKenna said a mish-mash of local, state and federal environmental laws made no sense.
"We should be looking for harmony in standards," McKenna said, and the state should not automatically pursue standards that are tougher than the federal government's.


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When visionary director Ridley Scott unleashed the post-modern creature feature Alien onto an unsuspecting world in 1979, little did he know he would also revitalize a genre and spawn a massively profitable pop culture machine.
In the 33 years since its debut, Scott's sci-fi horror show has spawned a massive franchise that embodies films and other media hybrids. Only original star Sigourney Weaver, whose starmaking turn as Lt. Ellen Ripley became a film archetype, rivals this most perfect creation (designed by H.R. Giger) in terms fan worship. Hatched within a living host and possessing acid for blood, the Alien reigns supreme as the Boogeyman of our time. It is the embodiment of all that we fear, a menace lurking in dark corners, lying in wait to penetrate our frail humanity in the most violent and bloody ways.
While the initial film series rose to new heights with James Cameron (Aliens), the contributions made by David Fincher (the underrated Alien 3) and Jean-Pierre Jeunet (the ghastly Alien: Resurrection) only befuddled or outraged fans altogether. Whatever caused the disconnect from chapter to chapter, it is interesting to note that none of these filmmakers dared to address the origins of this fabled creature. That is, until now. And, it took going back to Scott to make it happen.
One of the most anticipated – and most secretive -- films of the summer, the truth is Scott's Prometheus (written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof) may not exactly supply fans with the complete answer as to the origins of the Alien. Upon viewing the film, it is apparent such a task would have been a much more limiting prospect as a film experience. For Scott, returning to the science fiction fold would require something more cerebral this time. This time, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker opted to take on the ageless question as to where humanity began. And, like all big questions, sometimes the answer may not be the one you seek.
In this exclusive Personalities Interview for Examiner, find out what was the catalyst for Scott to stoke the fires of fear in the universe with Prometheus, opening citywide this week.
QUESTION: What prompted you to return to science fiction?
RIDLEY SCOTT: Usual reasons. Finding a story. I was really busy doing lots of other things and so I didn't really address it with any seriousness for a while. But there was this nagging thought that none of the three [Alien] films had addressed the biggest questions in the first film. So, I addressed that question, took it to Fox and said, "You've got a whole new start here if you want." That's what happened.
QUESTION: The film's title, Prometheus, telegraphs specific imagery and themes. What did you want to evoke?
SCOTT: Metaphorically, if you screw around with the Gods they will come back and punish you every day. Prometheus had his innards eaten once a day by eagles. When you realize why Prometheus was punished in purgatory, it is that he abused the gift of fire, which actually was our first technology.
QUESTION: Like Alien, we have a crew designed to represent different facets of our humanity. What makes this group different from the Nostromo? How do they give voice to the film's profound themes on the origins of man?
SCOTT: Prometheus are a much more scientific group. The first Alien was a bit like a tramp ship doing its job in outer space and coming back with minerals and what would be a logical reason to go into space. In this instance, these people are all experts in their own field from etymology to archaeology. There's a moment when you get into deep space ideas and thinking of the times. It's entirely arrogant and silly to think that we're the only ones. I mean, why us? That's the kind of thing that you apply when you're starting to write these screenplays. You're pouring in sometimes nonsense into it because it's pure imagination. I've asked scientists this, "How often are you influenced by the edge of science fiction thinking on the better movies?" They say, "It can happen," because there's a different level of imagination that gets applied to fiction and drama as opposed to science and mathematics. Both are as creative. And I think a scientist has to be extremely imaginative.
QUESTION: Michael Fassbender's performance as the android David is receiving well-deserved acclaim. How was this role essential to the Prometheus narrative?
SCOTT: It was very useful to have an android-replicant-robot humanoid, whatever you want to call him, on board the ship. Rather than hiding him, let him come out fairly quickly because it's no longer a grand idea. The hidden factor on the ship was Ash (portrayed by Ian Holm) on the original Alien. You have a guard dog in your building and the guard listens and is a very superior form of humanoid that actually has got an IQ bigger than anyone. David's one of that kind. Because of that we're able to use quite a lot of humor attached to the fact that we've created a being that is so close to us. He's as human as human, or as in Blade Runner, more human than human. The reason why he's made that way is to make us feel comfortable. Except, that will also raise other complexities, which occur in the film.
QUESTION: Much has been said about whether Prometheus was designed to be a true prequel and not a parallel franchise. Exactly what is in store for audiences?
SCOTT: It started off with the logic of revitalizing. The creature is done, I think. You need something else and I came up with something else that will open a door and a corridor to the next phase.
Prometheus opens this evening at select theaters throughout Los Angeles. Check out Fandango, MovieTickets and NCM for tickets and theater information on all Personalities movies.
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Ronald William Yankowski
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Height: 6-5 Weight: 244 lbs.
Born: October 23, 1946 in Arlington, MA
High School: Pilcher
College: Kansas St. (school history)
Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 8th round (199th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 38 (2462nd overall since 1950)
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Legendary skateboarder 'The Master of Disaster' Duane Peters and was arrested in Long Beach, California on Saturday February 8.2014 on suspicion of domestic violence. Peters now 52 years of age was arrested in the 4000 block of East 3rd Street according to Long Beach Police Sargent Megan Zabel.
Duane Peters has been a leader in the skate punk scene for years. His attitude and influence had a huge impact on skateboarding in the late seventies early eighties. Duane is credited with inventing the Indy Air and was the first skateboarder to successfully complete a loop in a full pipe. He won first place at the 1981 Skate City Whittier Pro-AM Vert contest and was named Transworld Skateboarding's legend in 2003. As punk as he was,Duane was very progressive. Always pushing skating further. A great example of this is Duane's backside invert reverts in a pool.
Duane is not only a talented skateboarder but also an accomplished musician. He was lead singer of U.S. Bombs, from 1993 to 2000. He then formed a new band, Duane Peters and the Hunns. Later that band evolved into to Die Hunns. Peters is also the owner of Disaster Records and Indian Recordings record labels.
Duane was featured in the 2011 film 'The Dads - The Other F Word' by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins. He was also in the 2010 film 'Hostility Hotel.'
Duane continues to tour the United States and Europe attending various skateboard functions and performing with his newest band Duane Peters Gunfight. He resides in Long Beach and has two sons. Schuyler Dee Peters age 26, and Clash Thomas Peters who is 6. In 2007 his 20-year-old son Chess (Chelsea) Peters died in a tragic car accident. - Jason Chapman The National Skateboarding Examiner


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News that the New Orleans Saints had signed free agent cornerback Keenan Lewis and brought him back to his hometown was huge, but it's not all the moves the Saints need to make.
With holes still needing to be filled at left tackle, (pass-rushing) outside linebacker, backup quarterback, backup tight end and maybe even at nose tackle and receiver, the Saints work in free agency clearly isn't complete.
Now that Lewis has been signed, who should be the next free agent the Saints sign?
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Two cousins. Twenty Years. Eight Markets. 87,000 Satisfied Customers.
Over Power's 20-year history we've grown from an apartment building, two cousins and a phone book to 8 markets, 87,000 satisfied customers and 1,200 employees. With 98% of Power's management starting at the entry-level, we strongly believe in organic growth, internal promotion and best utilizing our employees' skill sets for the benefit of the business and the individual.
Below you'll find some of Power's best and brightest. Why do they work at Power? Because…
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Eric Lonabaugh
Vice President of Sales
"It's personally rewarding to see others have the same success and opportunity I had. The best part about my job is seeing others develop into successful professionals and better people. The transformation we've all gone through mirrors the company's - to think of how far we've come in the past 20 years is amazing, but it's just the tip of the ice berg. It's truly exciting to think about the impact we can have over the next decade on the industry, the business and the people we work with."
Chris Jordan
Call Center Director
"The challenges my team comes across are fluid and can change as easily as the weather. I love helping to create innovative solutions that unlock new and exciting marketing avenues. But beyond that, finding Power was a defining moment in my life – I've made lasting friends here and have created a future for myself I never would've imagined."
Seth Brombacher
Regional Vice President of Sales - Cranford
"Power isn't about any one person, it's about a group coming together to achieve a common purpose. I love being able to 'hold the flashlight' for my team, so that I may show them the way to experience the same opportunities and successes I did early in my career."
Bryan Kaliner
VP of Operations, Consumer Finance Division
"I've always been impressed with our steady and consistent evolution, but after seeing the effects of our revised strategy over the past few years, I know that the next decade will allow us to take the success of the business to the next level, creating endless opportunity."
Vincent DeVine
Director of Talent Acquisition
"Finding the right fit for the job isn't an exact science, but working at Power, you understand the type of person we need here at the company in order to accomplish our goals of becoming the largest home remodeler in the country. It isn't always fast and easy, but when you find a person that's the perfect fit, I know I'm not only changing their life, but also directly contributing to the success of Power as a whole."
Michael Klein
Vice President of Quality Assurance
"At Power, you'll find that the management is incredibly invested in their employees' personal success and that trickles down to the rest of the company. When I was starting out, I received the hands-on time and personal mentoring that allowed me to grow with Power and share in their success."
Dan Price
Regional Vice President of Installations - Chicago
"Whatever was asked of me, the answer was yes. Unlike other companies, Power recognized the effort and created an opportunity for me. This company is a true meritocracy. Those who advance do so because of their capabilities and effort. For those that love what they do, there couldn't be a better place to work."
Lisa Sawyer
Director of Operations Siding and Roofing Divisions
"I have been a part of the Power family for years – even before I ever worked here! I was 16 when I first met Adam and Jeff at the original Delaware office - I never would've imagined that Power could come so far in such a short period of time! Just being a part of the future at Power excites me."
Kerrie Farthing
Executive Assistant
"I am fortunate to work with the co-founders of the company on a daily basis. Most would probably be intimidated to work with the company's leaders. Not here. Seeing how our people feel so comfortable approaching Adam and Jeff with new ideas - or maybe just taking a second to catch up - reminds me how special a place Power is. We may be a company that is growing fast, but the emphasis is still on people, on creating that sense of family."
"At Power, I've had the benefit of being surrounded with passionate and hard-working people who constantly inspire me. I have had such great professional and personal success in my two and a half years since joining Power - I've gotten married, purchased my first home, and have been promoted continuously. Each of these opportunities has allowed me to continuously push and challenge myself, improving both my life and the company's future in the process."
Olumide Cole
Warranty Service Agent
"The opportunity at Power is tremendous. No matter where you start, you will be put in positions to take advantage of your skill sets in ways that will better both yourself and the business. I have developed talents in my time here that I never knew I had - it's a constant, natural evolution that brings real satisfaction with your work."
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Research interests: computer graphics, visualization, geometric computing, image and video processing
My current interest in geometric modeling is in discrete surfaces, mesh generation, 3D printing, and 3D model recostruction from scanned data and images. I am recruiting Ph.D. students and postdoc fellows in all these areas. I am interested in candidates with outstanding academic records and passion for research, plus proven strong research abilities if already having a Master degree or Ph.D. degree.
Below are some geometric problems I have worked on quite recently:
(1) Computation and classification of the intersection of quadric surfaces. See (pdf), (pdf), and (pdf). This study has led to several exact methods for continuous collision detection of moving ellipsoids and other quadric-bounded objects (pdf) and (pdf).
(2) Efficient optimization methods for shape approximation and reconstruction, including a new technique, called Squared Distance Minimization (SDM). See (pdf) and (pdf) for details.
(3) Mesh generation. See centroidal Voronoi tessellation (CVT) (pdf), optimal Delaunay triangulation (ODT) (pdf), quad meshing, (pdf), and hex meshing (pdf)
(4) Mesh surfaces with planar faces for architecture design, including quad meshes (pdf), (pdf), and hexagonal meshes (pdf)
In computer graphics my current interests are modeling in medicine and biology, scientific visualization, and real-time rendering. We have worked on a number of interdisciplinary projects that apply computer visualization technology to water environment engineering, medical science, and chemistry.
One of these projects, VISJET, has been supported by Innovative Technology Fund of the Government of Hong Kong SAR. VISJET integrates cutting-edge hydraulic and computer visualization research to develop software for effective environment impact assessment and its visualization. Visit here for more information about these projects.
Our current work on visualization for water environment management is part of Waterman project, funded by Hong Kong Jockey Club. More details here
Supervise seven Ph.D. students in the Computer Graphics Lab, and teach regularly the courses: Computer Graphics, Advanced Computer Graphics, Geometric Computing, and Scientific Computing.
Journal associate editor:
Computer Aided Geometric Design, Elsevier
Computers & Graphics, Elsevier
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (2008 -- 2012)
Computer Graphics Forum, Eurographics
IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
IEEE Transactions on Computers
Conference organization:
Conference chair, ACM Symposium on Solid and Physical Modeling 2014, Hong Kong, Oct. 2014
Program chair, Advances in Architectural Geometry 2014, London, September, 2014
Conference chair, SIGGRAPH Asia 2013, Hong Kong, Nov. 2013
Conference chair, SIAM Conference on Geometric and Physical Modeling 2013, Denver, US, Nov. 2013
Conference chair, Pacific Graphics 2012, Hong Kong, Sept. 2012
Conference chair, IEEE Pacific Visualization Symposium 2011, Hong Kong, March 2011
Program chair, The Eighth International Symposium on Voronoi Diagrams in Science and Engineering (ISVD 2011), Qingdao, China, June 2011
Program chair, IEEE International Conference on Shape Modeling 2009, Beijing, June 2009
Program chair, ACM Symposium on Solid and Physical Modeling 2006, Cardiff, UK
Program chair, Pacific Graphics 2003, Canmore, Canada, Oct. 2003
Program chair, ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology 2001, Banff, Canada
Program chair, Geometric Modeling and Processing 2000, Hong Kong, April 2000
Program chair, Pacific Graphics 2000, Hong Kong, Oct. 2000
F. Li, J. Luo, W. Wang and Y. He, Autonomous deployment for load balancing ksurface coverage in sensor networks, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communication, vol. 14, no. 1, (2015), pp. 279-293.
Y.F. Li, Y. Liu, and W. Wang, Planar hexagonal meshing for architecture, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 21. no. 1,(2015), pp. 95-106.
R.T. Ling, J. Huang, B. Juettler, F. Sun, H.J. Bao, and W. Wang, Feature-aligned surface quadrangulation with element size control, ACM Transactions on Graphics, vol. 11. no. 1, Article 11, (2014).
Z.G. Chen, W. Wang, L.G. Liu, and B. Levy, Revisiting optimal Delaunay triangulation for 3D graded mesh generation, SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, vol. 26. no. 3, (2014), pp. 930-954.
M. Wang, B. Wang, Y. Fei, K. Qian, W. Wang, J. Chen, and J. Yong, Towards photo watercolorization with artistic verisimilitude, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 20. no. 10, (2014), pp. 1451 - 1460.
Y.T. Hu, J Kautz, Y.Z, Yu, and W. Wang, Speaker-following video subtitles, ACM Transactions on Multimedia Computing, Communications and Applications, vol. 11, no. 2, Article 32, (2014).
C. Wang, J. Zhu, Y.W. Guo, and W. Wang, Video object co-segmentation via subspace clustering and quadratic pseudo-Boolean optimization in an MRF framework, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, vol. 16, no. 4, (2014), pp. 903-916.
Y. Liu, H. Pan, J. Snyder, W. Wang, B.N. Guo, Computing self-supporting surfaces by regular triangulation, ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH 2013), vol. 32, no. 4, (2013).
Z.C. Zhong, X.H. Guo. W. Wang, B. Levy, F. Sun, Y. Liu, W.H. Mao, Particle-based anisotropic surface meshing, ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH 2013), vol. 32. no. 4, (2013).
Y.F. Li, Y. Liu, W.W. Xu, W. Wang, B.N. Guo, All-hex meshing using singularity-restricted field, ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH Asia 2012), vol. 31, no. 6, (2012).
Z. Yuan, Y. Z. Yu, and W. Wang, Object-space multiphase Implicit functions, ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH 2012), vol. 31, no. 4, (2012).
H. Pan, Y.K. Choi, Y. Liu, W.C. Hu, Q. Du, K. Polthier, C.M. Zhang, W. Wang, Robust modeling of constant mean curvature surfaces, ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH 2012), vol. 31, no. 4, (2012).
Z.G. Chen, Z. Yuan, Y.K. Choi, L.G. Liu, and W. Wang, Variational blue noise sampling, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG) , vol. 18, no. 10, (2012), pp. 1290-1303.
J.T. Chen, B.Wang, Y.X. Wang, R. S. Overbeck, J.H. Yong, W. Wang, Efficient depth-of-field rendering with adaptive sampling and multiscale reconstruction, Computer Graphics Forum, vol. 30, no. 6, (2011), pp. 1667-1680.
X.H. Jia, Y.K. Choi, B. Mourrain, W. Wang, An algebraic approach to continuous collision detection for ellipsoids, Computer Aided Geometric Design, vol. 28, no. 3, (2011), pp. 164-176.
G. Rong, Y. Liu, W. Wang, X. Yin, X. Gu, X. Guo, GPU-assisted computation of centroidal Voronoi tessellation, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 17. no. 3, (2011), pp. 345-356.
P. Bo, H. Pottmann, M. Kilian, W. Wang, and J. Wallner, Circular arc structures, ACM Transactions on Graphics , (SIGGRAPH 2011), vol. 30. no. 4, (2011).
Y.K. Choi, X.Q Li, F.G Rong, W. Wang, S. Cameron: Determining the directional contact range of two convex polyhedra, Computer-Aided Design, vol. 42, no. 1, (2010), pp. 27-35.
Y.F. Zhou, F. Sun, W. Wang, J.Y. Wang, C.M. Zhang, Fast Updating of Delaunay Triangulation of Moving Points by Bi-cell Filtering,Computer Graphics Forum, vol. 29, no. 7, (2010), pp. 2233-2242.
Y. Liu, W. Wang, B. Levy, F. Sun, D.M. Yan, L. Lu and C.L. Yang, On centroidal Voronoi tessellation -- energy smoothness and fast computation, ACM Transactions on Graphics, vol. 28. no. 4, (2009), pp. 1-17.
C.H. Tu, W. Wang, B. Mourrain and J.Y Wang, Using signature sequences to classify intersection curves of two quadrics, Computer Aided Geometric Design, vol. 26, no. 3, (2009), pp. 317-335.
Y.K. Choi, J.W. Chang, W. Wang, M.S. Kim and G. Elber, Continuous collision detection for ellipsoids, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 15, no. 2, (2009), pp. 311-325.
H. Pottmann, A. Schiftner, P.B. Bo, H. Schmiedhofer, W. Wang, N. Baldassini and J. Wallner, Freeform surfaces from single curved panels, ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH 2008), vol. 27, no. 3, (2008).
L. Wang, C.H. Tu and W. Wang, X.X. Meng, B. Chan and D.M. Yan, Silhouette smoothing for real-time rendering of mesh surfaces, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 14. no. 3, (2008), pp. 640-652.
F. Chen, W. Wang and Y. Liu, Computing singular points of plane rational curves, Journal of Symbolic Computation, vol. 43, no. 2, (2008), pp. 92-117.
W. Wang, B. Juettler, D.Y. Zheng and Y. Liu, Computation of rotation minimizing frames, ACM Transactions on Graphics, vol. 27, no. 1, (2008).
L. Lu, Y.K. Choi, W. Wang and M.S. Kim, Variational 3D shape segmentation for bounding volume computation. Computer Graphics Forum (EuroGraphics 2007), vol. 26, no. 3, (2007).
P.B. Bo and W. Wang, Geodesic-controlled developable surfaces for modeling paper bending. Computer Graphics Forum (EuroGraphics 2007), vol. 26, no. 3, (2007).
K.S. Cheng, W. Wang, H. Qin, K-Y K. Wong, H-P Yang and Y. Liu, Design and analysis of optimization methods for subdivision surface fitting. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 13, no. 5, (2007), pp. 878 - 890.
H. Pottmann, Y. Liu, J. Wallner, A. Bobenko and W. Wang, Geometry of multi-layer freeform structures for architecture. ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH 2007), vol. 26, no. 3, (2007).
Y. Liu, H. Pottmann and W. Wang, Constrained 3D shape reconstruction using a combination of surface fitting and registration. Computer-Aided Design, vol. 38, no. 6, (2006), pp. 572-583.
Y. Liu, H. Pottmann, J. Wallner, Y.L. Yang and W. Wang, Geometric modeling with conical meshes and developable surfaces. ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH 2006), vol. 25, no. 3, (2006), pp. 681 - 689.
Y.K. Choi, W. Wang, Y. Liu and M.S. Kim, Continuous collision detection for elliptic disks, IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, vol. 22. no. 2, (2006), pp. 213-224.
W. Wang, H. Pottmann and Y. Liu, Fitting B-spline curves to point clouds by curvature based squared distance minimization. ACM Transactions on Graphics, vol. 25, no. 2, (2006), 214-238.
B. Chan and W. Wang, Geocube -- GPU accelerated real-time rendering of transparency and translucency, The Visual Computer, vol. 21, no. 8-10, (2005), pp. 579-590.
K.H. Wong and W. Wang, Adaptive density estimation using orthogonal series for global illumination. Computers & Graphics, vol. 29, no. 8-10, (2005), pp. 745-762.
R. Goldman and W. Wang, Using invariants to extract geometric characteristics of conic section from rational quadratic parameterizations. International Journal of Computational Geometry and Applications, vol. 14, no. 3, (2004), pp. 161-187.
W. Wang and R. Krasauskas, Interference analysis of conics and quadrics. Topics in Algebraic Geometry and Geometric Modeling, eds. R. Goldma and R. Krasauska, AMS Contemporary Mathematics 334, (2004), pp. 25-36.
W. Wang, Y.K. Choi, B. Chan, M.S. Kim, and J.Y. Wang, Efficient collision detection for ellipsoids using separating planes. Computing, vol. 72, (2004), pp. 235-246.
B. Wang, W. Wang, H.P. Yang, and J.G. Sun, Efficient example-based painting and synthesis of 2D directional texture. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol.10, no. 3, (2004), pp. 266-277.
H.P. Yang, W. Wang, and J.G. Sun, Control point adjustment for B-spline curve approximation. Computer-Aided Design, vol. 36, no. 7. (2004), pp. 639-652
F. Chen and W. Wang, Revisiting the mu-basis of a rational ruled surface. Journal of Symbolic Computation, vol. 36, no. 5, (2003), pp. 699-716.
W. Wang, R. Goldman, and C.H. Tu, Enhancing Levin's method for computing quadric surface intersections. Computer Aided Geometric Design, vol. 20, no. 7, (2003), pp. 401-422.
B. Juttler and W. Wang, The shape of spherical quartics. Computer Aided Geometric Design, vol. 20, no. 8-9, (2003), pp. 621-636.
X.Q. Li, W. Wang, R. Martin, and A. Bowyer, Using low-discrepancy sequences and the Crofton formula to compute surface areas of geometric models. Computer-Aided Design, vol. 35, no. 9, (2003), pp. 771-782.
H. Chen and W. Wang, On intrinsic representations of 3D polygons for shape blending. Computers & Graphics. vol. 27, no. 1, (2003), pp. 133-141.
F. Chen and W. Wang, Computing real inflection points of cubic algebraic curves. Computer Aided Geometric Design, vol. 20, no. 2, (2003), pp. 101-117.
F. Chen and W. Wang, The mu-basis of a planar rational curve -- properties and computation. Graphical Models, vol. 64, no. 6, (2002), pp. 368-381.
W. Wang, B. Joe, and R. Goldman, Computing quadric surface intersections based on an analysis of plane cubic curves. Graphical Models, vol. 64, no. 6, (2002), pp. 335-367.
C.H. Tu, W. Wang, and J.Y. Wang, Classifying the Morphology of the Nonsingular Intersection Curves of Two Quadric Surfaces. Proceedings of Geometric Modeling and Processing 2002, pp. 23-32, IEEE CS Press.
W. Wang, Modelling and processing with quadric surfaces, Handbook of Computer Aided Geometric Design. by Elsevier, 2002, pp. 777-795.
J.Y. Wang, D.Y. Liu, and W. Wang, Computing an almost minimum set of spanning line segments of a polyhedron. International Journal of Computational Geometry and Applications. vol. 11, no. 5, (2001), pp. 475-485.
W. Wang, J.Y. Wang, and M.S. Kim, An algebraic condition on the separation of two ellipsoids. Computer Aided Geometric Design , vol. 18 (2001), pp. 531-539.
W. Wang and K. Qin, On the existence and computation of rational quartic spherical curves for Hermite Interpolation. The Visual Computer, vol. 16, no. 3/4, (2000), pp. 187-196.
W. Wang, and B. Joe, Robust computation of rotational minimizing frame for sweep surface modeling. Computer Aided Design, 29(1997), pp. 379-391.
W. Wang, B. Joe, and R. Goldman, Rational quadratic parameterizations of quadrics. Int. J. of Computational Geometry and Applications, 7(1997), pp. 599-619.
Y.M. Sun, W. Wang, and F.Y.L Chin, Interpolating polyhedral models using intrinsic shape parameters. Journal of Visualization and Computer Animation , 8(1997), pp. 81-96.
W. Wang and B. Joe, Interpolation on quadric surfaces with rational quadratic spline curves. Computer Aided Geometric Design, 14(1997), pp. 207-230.
W. Wang and B. Joe, Geometric interpretation of inversion formulas for rational plane curves. Computer Aided Geometric Design, 12(1995), pp. 469-489.
B. Joe and W. Wang, Reparameterization of rational triangular Bezier surfaces. Computer Aided Geometric Design 11(1994), pp. 345-461.
W. Wang, B. Joe, and C.Y. Wang, On the difference method for drawing conic arcs. CVGIP: Graphics Model and Image Processing 56, 1(1994), pp. 8-18.