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Apple unveils iOS 5, many new features you won't actually see until "this fall"
Today is Apple day. The Californian fruit company has had its annual WorldWide Developers Conference keynote, and in it the next version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS, was unveiled. This was of course widely expected, since Apple itself previously revealed what it will be talking about at WWDC.
iOS 5 will follow iOS 4, but not anytime soon. For years, Apple announced OS updates pretty close to the actual release date, and that made us very happy (the general rule of thumb in the industry was best signified by Nokia, which announced things often, but always shipped very late after the announcements). However, unfortunately Apple seems to have lost its way in this regard, and has now talked about features that will only make it into your iDevice sometime "this fall".
That's the exact time frame that Apple has given. Nothing more specific. So let's talk some more about Apple's gigantic tease – here's what's new in iOS 5.
First of all, the notification system has been revamped, and dare I say it, inspired (a lot) by Android's. As it should be, since that system seems to work quite well. The annoying blue pop-up will disappear, in its place being a message at the top of the screen – which can be ignored. The new Notification Center is something you arrive at by swiping from the top of the screen downward – exactly as on Android. That area will host your notifications, as well as some rudimentary form of widgets (weather info, for example). At this rate, expect Android-like widgets to make their way into iOS 6.
Notifications are also shown on the lockscreen, and you can swipe on any individual notification to instantly unlock your iDevice and go straight into the necessary app.
Next up, Newsstand is the iBooks for newspapers and magazines (why not iNews?). It's the same concept, although you subscribe to things in a new, dedicated space in the App Store. Then the items you've subscribed to appear in Newsstand ready to read.
Safari has also been improved, with Reader being a new feature that brings the important content of a page to front, making it more readable (Apple has something similar in the desktop Safari – the idea is the same). Reading List allows you to save articles for reading later on any iOS device you own. Tabbed browsing is also in, and should make for easier navigation between open pages.
Something rather unexpected is the low-level Twitter integration that iOS now has. This lets you log in to Twitter in iOS settings, and then tweet stuff right from your Camera, or from Photos, Safari, YouTube, or Maps. Also, you may not have to log in to Twitter on every Twitter app in the App Store, since these apps can now use your already existing iOS Twitter login. Neat functionality, but rather pointless, since the obvious thing to do here to enhance how easily people share things was copy Android's global Share menu. Ah well, perhaps we need to wait for iOS 6 or 7 for that. Until then, the Twitter integration should serve your instant sharing needs well. Unless you're a Facebook addict, of course. Which begs the question: why not Facebook? It has a lot more users than Twitter. Who knows?
iMessage will also be part of iOS 5, and it probably means the death of at least some 'SMS-like' messaging apps for iOS. These sometimes cross-platform apps seem to be everywhere now, allowing you to send messages over the data connection, without being charged for SMS. Who knew messaging was so prohibitively expensive for so many people? Anyway, besides text, you're also able to send pictures and videos, and see when other people are typing (IM much?) and also get delivery and read receipts. All of the major apps do all of the above, and iMessage will too. And since this is an Apple-made solution, it's bound to be more successful (for Apple hardware owners) than the other apps. Tough luck.
The Camera can now 'instantly' be accessed right from the lockscreen, and its start-up time has been improved, to let you snap pictures faster. You can also use the volume-up button as a shutter key (does this mean that the next iPhone will finally have a dedicated shutter key?) . 'Tap to focus' is also in, as is support for 'rule of thirds' grid lines (if you don't know what that means, don't worry, you're probably not going to use it). The new Photos app lets you crop, rotate, and enhance pictures, as well as remove red eyes.
Oh, and iDevices don't depend on iTunes for initial set up anymore. You can do all that on the device with iOS 5.
Even iOS software updates will go the OTA (over the air) route, and be delivered directly to your device, without a need to hook up to iTunes. iTunes Wi-Fi sync is also a go, allowing for wireless transfer of your content between your iDevice(s) and your computer(s).
Game Center now lets you add photos to your profile, as well as purchase new games straight inside it. There are also easier ways to find new friends and add games.
AirPlay mirroring will let you wirelessly mirror what's on your iPad on an HDTV through Apple TV. A split keyboard will be available system-wide for the iPad, to make it easier to type. Mail enhancements include draggable addresses, and a new formatting bar.
iOS 5 beta and the developer SDK are available now for developers. When it's finally released to the world, iOS 5 will be installable on iPhone 3 GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation, iPad, and iPad 2.
Overall, Apple claims that iOS 5 will have more than 200 new user features. Even if that number looks nice and round, even some of the 'major' features (listed above) that Apple has demoed at WWDC can count more as "needed enhancements" or "required fixes" than revolutionary new features. And it seems like that's going to forever be the case with iOS releases – mostly evolutionary stuff, maybe something really new every other refresh cycle.
And consumers seem to be okay with that, since Apple is doing just fine having sold 200 million iOS devices already.
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An Afghan security guard has shot and killed 3 American doctors, as confirmed by the United States Embassy in Afghanistan. The incident took place at Cure International Hospital in Kabul on Thursday morning. The three dead Americans included a father and son, according to a Fox News report on Thursday. At this time, it is unclear whether the Taliban is behind the shooting or not.
The hospital where the deadly incident occurred is located in the western part of Afghanistan's capital city. Two other persons were wounded, according to Afghanistan's Health Ministry, who were both American nurses. This incident is the most recent in which attacks have been made on foreign civilians in Kabul in the current year.
The statement posted on the United States Embassy's Twitter social media account stated that it is with great sadness that the Embassy confirms that three Americans were killed in the attack at CURE Hospital. It continued to state that no other information is being released at this time. Soraya Dalil, the Afghanistan Minister of Health also made a statement which said that two of the dead were a father and son who were visiting. Dalil's statement also said that the other victim was a Cure International doctor who had been employed in Kabul for some seven years.
The District Police Chief in Kabul, Hafiz Khan, said that the gunman was a member of the Afghan Police Protection Force. The attacker was assigned to guard the hospital. The motive for the man's deadly actions is not known. He was wounded and taken into custody as he was taken into surgery. Following his medical procedure, the gunman will be questioned by authorities.
Specifically, according to ABC News, five doctors had entered the medical compound at Cure International Hospital and were walking toward the building when the guard started shooting at them. That's when the three persons were killed and two others were wounded. Cure International Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan is affiliated with the Christian charity Cure International and operates in 29 countries. It specializes in child, maternity health and surgery.

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HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The No. 17 Arizona volleyball team remained undefeated with a 3-1 (31-29, 30-21, 25-30, 30-22) win over Eastern Washington Friday in the Wahine Classic. The Wildcats hit .233 on the match and three players -- junior Jennifer Abernathy and sophomores Stephanie Butkus and Meghan Cumpston -- had double-doubles on the match.
Cumpston had a match-high 17 kills to go along with 13 digs and four blocks, while Abernathy finished with 14 kills on .333 hitting, with 14 digs and three blocks. Butkus dished out 38 assists, while adding 14 digs, seven kills and four blocks. Junior Bre Ladd fininshed with 10 kills, five digs, three service aces and two blocks, while sophomore Kristina Baum notched a match-high six blocks as the Wildcats out-blocked the Eagles 14 to 6.5.
UP NEXT: Arizona faces San Diego at 2 p.m. (HST) Saturday, Sept. 4, in the tournament.


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Some foods are extremely high in antioxidants. Here's a great poster explaining the foods that you can consume on a regular basis to reverse the signs of aging and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
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Jesse William Harmon(1920 - 2014)
WEST POINT – Jesse William Harmon, 93, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014, at Dugan Memorial Home. He was born Aug. 9, 1920, to Elizabeth Beckham and Jesse Milton Harmon. He was a veteran of the
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World War II
on the USS Terror and was a deep sea diver and mine sweeper. He was a selectman on West Point City Board for 34 years and a deacon since 1947 at West End Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 159, and a Boy Scout Master for 10 years. He coached the Bryan Packers semi-pro baseball team in the 1960's which went to the World Series in Wichita, Kan. He also coached Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball teams. He served as deputy for Clay County Sheriff's Dept. In 1997 he was inducted into West Point Hall of Fame, and in Mississippi Municipality Hall of Fame. In 1988 he was Daily Times Leader Man of the Year. He was a member of the Pioneers of America with Bell South and he served as a Gideon.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, at West End Baptist Church in West Point with the Rev. Terry Partin, the Rev. Chris Layton and Kenny Dill officiating. Burial will follow in West Point Memorial Gardens. Robinson Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Davis, Kirk Harmon, Todd Harmon, Rocky McGarrity, Scott Andrews and Chris Craven. Honorary pallbearers are Bucky Kellogg, Kenny Dill, members of West End Baptist Church, and staff and friends at Waverly Care Home.
He is survived by a son, Steve Harmon (Patricia) of Columbia; a daughter, Liz Davis (Marc) of Amory; a brother, Buck Harmon of West Point; sisters, Gladys Davis of Cedar Bluff, Sue Rambo and Mary Ray, both of West Point; seven grandchildren, Lyle Harmon, Leigh Harpole, Elisabeth Zerkus, Kirk Harmon, Todd Harmon, Tyler Davis and Jessica Davis; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Addine Harmon; son, Jim Harmon; sisters, Vera Harrington, Christine Harmon, Lula Mae Harmon and Ruby Ganley; and brother, Owen W. Harmon.
Memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church, P.O. Box 388, West Point, MS 39773.
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Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans just can't seem to stay out of trouble. Now she's blaming the court for her most recent arrest.
Evans, who has several arrests in her past for domestic violence and drug use, was arrested again on May 20 for failing to appear in court. The Teen Mom star says her arrest was "a big misunderstanding because no one knew the facts."
The 21-year-old reality star claims she checked her court dates before she left to go on vacation with her mom and Jace to Hickory, N.C. She didn't realize she had a court date scheduled.
Jenelle's lawyer text her to remind her about court, but Hickory is six hours away so she was unable to get back in time despite the reality stars best effort.
I wake up my mom and broke the new to her and let me tell you she was PISSED, LOL. I got yelled at the whole way back six hours home.
Unfortunately for Jenelle, the court didn't take her absence lightly. The court closed early and charged her with FTA. The Teen Mom star was angry the court didn't stay open until "4 p.m. when it's REALLY over with."
Evans' lawyer informed her she would have to turn herself in and pay a $1,000 bond and they would drop the charges.
The is only the latest round of irresponsibility for the Teen Mom star who just can't seem to get it together.
Jenelle takes no responsibility for her latest arrest.
I have no idea why in the world they did that to me to make myself end up in the media again for the wrong reasons.
It's no wonder Evans does not have primary custody of her three-year-old son, Jace.
When will the former 16 and Pregnant star finally get her life together? Scroll down and post your opinion below.
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In a recent statewide poll of Georgia's gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, released on Tuesday, both contests show a statistical tie between Democrats and Republicans, with Libertarian candidates trailing behind in single digits. The survey, commissioned by WRBL News 3 television, The Ledger-Enquirer newspaper, and PMB Broadcasting radio and carried out by GaPundit.com, was conducted on August 24-25.
In the gubernatorial race, Georgia Governor Republican Nathan Deal is leading his Democratic opponent Jason Carter 43.6 percent to 41.5 percent, and Libertarian Andrew Hunt received 6.6 percent of the vote. But in this small sample of 1,578 likely Georgia voters, the difference between Deal and Carter is just 33 voters. Undecided add up to just 8.3 percent.
In the U.S. Senate race, it is the Democrat Michelle Nunn who is leading Republican David Perdue 44.7 percent to 43.1 percent, while Libertarian Amanda Swafford got 7.4 percent of support. The difference between Nunn and Perdue translates to just 26 votes. The undecided vote in this race is only 4.7 percent. The survey in both contests had a 2.4 percent margin of error.
The polling for both of the races has been very inconsistent in the recent weeks. Some surveys show ties, some show a commanding lead by the Republican candidates, and some by the Democrats. The averages however, according to Real Clear Politics, still show Republicans with a slight lead. For governor - the averages show Deal ahead by 2 points, and in the Senate race -Perdue is ahead by 2.6 points.


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The Kouroussa Gold Project is located approximately 570km (by road) to the east of Conakry, the capital of the Republic of Guinea, located on the west coast of Africa.
Kouroussa is located at a latitude of 10° 41' 00" N and longitude of, 9° 52' W.
The Birmian Series of West Africa is host to some of the largest gold deposits in the world, including Sadiola, Yatela, Morila and Syama in Mali, Obuasi, Bogosu, Prestea, Ahafo and Achem in Ghana, and Siguiri in Guinea, the latter also lying within the Siguiri Basin.
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I'm gearing up for digitizing my family's archive of photos, slides and videos. And I'm wondering if anyone has any experience doing this and if they can share some learned experiences on the matter.
- What do I have to look for in the hardware?
- Which software is the best to use?
- What was good, what was bad, what would you try differently?
I am currently thinking I will purchase a flatbed scanner for photos and a dedicated slide scanner. I am also thinking that I might just send off the video tapes for professional processing.
Ideally I would lay out photos on the scanner, hit scan, a program takes the scanned image and cuts it up and stores the images on an external drive. Does such a thing exist ready for consumption?


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Tree of Life Movie Reviews
User reviews on Tree of Life
Saw this movie this weekend. The audience clapped at the end, because it FINALLY ended. The film is similar to "2001: A Space Odyssey" another movie I fell asleep to. A lot of pretty pictures from a bad storyteller. This stuff about deeper meaning is BS.
Should have seen anything else instead.
The synopsis presented here has NOTHING to do with Terence Malick's 2011 "Tree of Life"!!! Please change the description - 100% off!!!!
As a cinematic feat, Terrance Malick's impressionistic, autobiographical and transcendent "Tree of Life" is beautiful beyond words ... and yet the "story" is painful, and strange, the way life, and our inexplicable choices, and our memories tend to be painful and strange ...
Many people, perhaps most people, simply don't like Terrence Malick movies. The plot is usually non-linear and irrelevant, the dialogue slow and oblique, and the cinematography is filled with long, slow close-ups and wide panning shots edited together with a deliberately jumpy or jarring quality. The overall effect is more like a cinematic expressionistic painting designed to evoke a feeling than anything resembling a narrative. Tree of Life is no different, and is in fact an interesting example of Malick's work. Don't see this film if you are expecting an exciting story, or really any story at all, but do prepare to be absorbed into the lush world that Malick has created.
Beautiful cinematography and special effects. Plot was...not there. Clearly a vanity film by the big name participants. Some scenes had no bearing on the movie at all, I assume they were the "cool idea" of a Hollywood A-lister and got included for that reason. Not really worth seeing. Excellent theater, great venue with a nicely eclectic selection of movies. I have seen some of my best movies ever in this theater. This show however, while arty can't be recommended for that alone.
The previous "reviewer" must have expected Disney or some other Hollywood-aligned mindless fodder. Beyond cinema's traditional "suspension of disbelief", this Terrance Malick's film requires a bit of "giving oneself over" to absorb the deeper significances embedded within it's visual depth and gently cerebral lusciousness. IOW, "Cars2", it ain't...
When I saw the description of the movie, (In a mystical world of folklore, several individuals embrace in a race to find the Tree of Life, said to give immortality, fertility, and other supernatural powers), I thought, "Really sounds cool." When I saw the movie preview, I didn't get it, but I thought, "The description makes it sound cool, probably just a bad preview." I went to the theater and I actually walked out after an hour. Maybe the movie gets better? I was bored to tears. If you are on the fence, skip it. If the preview REALLY calls to you, this is probably just your kind of movie, and I'm a guy who doesn't get this movie (but I love movies with this kind of plot so it's odd I didn't get this).
Wish people had reviewed this movie, that is why I'm posting this.
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An herb garden can serve Chicago gardeners in many ways. Growing herbs is trouble-free, and they can be grown anywhere in a garden or in containers. Herb gardens save money that can be spent on other necessities. Herbs are exquisite plants and add beauty wherever they are grown. They are flavorful, medicinal and aromatic. http://www.specialtygrowers.org/illinois=herb-association
Hardy herbs practically grow themselves. Sprinkle herb seeds in flower beds. Put a few seeds in pots or small containers of potting soil and place them in the kitchen or on the patio. Scatter herb seeds in the vegetable garden. Intersperse herb seeds among annuals in an ornamental planter. Just make sure to note where they are and what they are.
Saving money by growing herbs begins when you buy the seeds. Seed packets can be purchased for under a dollar almost everywhere. The savings continue when the herbs grow and develop into mature plants. Commercially processed and packaged herbs are costly and are not fresh. Homegrown herbs are easily processed with almost no expense.
The beauty, taste, and aroma of herbs will delight your senses wherever they grow. They complement flower beds by adding variety in height and variety in leaf shape, size and color. Fresh or homegrown, dried herbs add flavor and nutrients without the need for salt. Wherever they are grown, herbs fill the space with pleasing fragrance.
Many well-known herbs have important medicinal properties without dangerous side effects. Parsley, basil and fennel are a few examples. These and other herbs add nutrients that enable the body to maintain and improve its health. http://www.rd.com/slideshows/medicinal-herbs/
Explore the wonderful world of growing herbs in your Chicago garden or home. They are delightfully easy to grow. Herbs will nourish you with beauty, taste and fragrance. They will supply nutrients to maintain and improve your health.


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If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here are some fun ideas to get you out of the house:
On Friday, Feb. 10, there is a Wine Tasting Toastmaster Meetup happening at Total Wine & More on 1505 Hawthorne Blvd. in Redondo Beach. Toastmasters is an internationally recognized non-profit organization committed to the development of public speaking and leadership skills. Show up at 6:30 p.m. and bring your favorite bottle of wine for good times.
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Artlife Gallery is hosting a "Creative Love" Art Show and Workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in honor of Valentine's Day. Let local artists help you create the the perfect Valentine's Day gift made with love. The Artlife Gallery is located in El Segundo at 2008 I Park Place & 720 B Allied Way. For more info, call 310-938-2511.
Also happening on Saturday is a Lock & Key Party in Hollywood where the women carry the locks and the men carry the keys. The more matches you make, the more people you'll meet! This event takes place at Boulevard 3 on 6523 W Sunset Blvd. at 7:00 p.m. Register online at www.ctownpros.com For more info, call 323-744-1758.
On Sunday, Feb. 12, Truth Fitness and Health is offering a FREE seminar on core training from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on 707 Silver Spur Road in Rolling Hills Estate, Suite 106. In this seminar, you'll learn how to make the most out of your exercise time while focusing on strengthening your core. To RSVP or for more info, call 310-544-8131.
Panama Joe's in Long Beach (5100 East 2nd Street) is hosting a Screw Party. "Match Your Nut to Her Bolt for Cash & Prizes!" The fun begins at 8:00 p.m. with drink specials that include 2-for-1 drinks and $3.25 U-Call-It's. There will be a live band and a late night DJ. For more info, contact Panama Joe's Cantina at 562-434-7417.
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"A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous." -- Ingrid Bergman


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At Tuesday's press conference in the Juventus Stadium, Turin, Italy, Sevilla FC coach Unai Emery spoke about his team's chances in the Europa League final against tournament favorites Portugal's Benfica.
"Opportunities present themselves to those who are around to seize them, and we are always around. Today we are focused on tomorrow's game and only on that. History is written as it is made, and although I believe our opponents are the favorites to win the trophy we like our chances to make some history."
The Sevilla website echoed their coach's confident words in a banner across the page: "Europe knows what we are capable of...let's go get our cup."
Sevilla arrive at the finals in Italy on the wings of a shocker, a last gasp stoppage time score by Cameroonian midfielder Stephane Mbia over compatriots Valencia in the semifinals. The header tied up the aggregate score line at 3-3 but allowed Los Rojiblancos to move on thanks to the lone away goal differential.
Benfica arrived at Juventus' home stadium as spoilers having defeated this city's team by 2-1 at home and then tying them 0-0 here. As Juventus seemed the prohibitive favorites to win the trophy their conquerors immediately became the final's favorites.
Though both teams have injured starters for tomorrow's clash, Benfica has the strongest defense between the teams while Sevilla seems to have the more creative offense and is living a year of destiny. The Portuguese team has been stingy on opponents allowing the least amount of goals in the competition but not scoring overly many themselves. Nevertheless they swept through the former stages without a loss.
Sevilla have allowed more goals and have lost a game to each of their previous opponents, but they always seem to get what is needed to make it to the next round. They are not coming in with an underdog's profile but are instead in a defiant mood, granting their opponent's their due but clearly staking their claim to having earned their place in the finals.
Some interesting historical facts surround this final. Benfica has not won a European title in 52 years, ever since their legendary coach, Bela Guttman, led them to two European Cups (the Europa League predecessor). The coach, who left the club in 1962, did so under a cloud of a contractual dispute and left the team with what has turned out to be a parting shot curse: "Not in a hundred years from now will Benfica win [another] European Cup." It has only been half that long, but the curse has had its intended effect, one the Portuguese players want to shed. The Portuguese have been to seven finals since and lost all of them.
Benfica coach, Jorge Jesus, responded to journalists' queries at the press conference by stating that his team were not the favorites. "This is our second year in a European Final, which leaves everyone satisfied as we strive to be in this position. We won two trophies this season and we want another one this Wednesday. But, it will be a balanced game and there are no favorites. [Yet,] we are confident."


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Austin has ways of bringing the community and families together in the most amazing ways. Every year during early spring Zilker park holds an annual Kite Festival. This 82nd year was sponsored by HEB, The Austin City Parks and Recreation Department, and the Exchange Club of Austin. With Volunteer help of local families and businesses, the Zilker Park Kite Festival was a place with great food, sweet tea, and family fun.
Kites of all sorts: Ninja Turtles, mermaids, and giant teddy bears with families with children, dogs, and friends. Over ten thousand people headed to the downtown area of Ausitn full of smiles and laughter, although the wind was not exactly cooperating, kites were abundant. Children running with the end of their kites hoping to catch the perfect wind, dogs barking and protecting their owners from the odd object in the sky, and professionals flying their homemade creations.
On March 14, 2010 the sun shinning with a light breeze brought about a spectacular view of the city. It was great to be able to view how much fun people can have in this town without too much expense. Sometimes, it's necessary to just sit back and let the wind blow.
Next time you feel a light wind blowing feel free to take a kite out and just watch it's grace and take in the amazing view. If you missed out on the festival this year, make sure you take the time to look into it next spring. For more information to volunteer or on the kite festival itself go to www.zilkerkitefestival.com/Webpages/index.php or call 512.448.KITE.


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It's hot, hot, and hot and with the summer heat you better believe people are trying to keep cool and that means hitting the pool. The city of Laredo currently has 6 public pools they're responsible for making sure they're clean and the chemicals they use are at the proper levels. Aquatics department crew leader, Flavio Taboada explains.
They have to be balanced ph and chlorine in order for the water to be clean. You can have an asthma attack, skin irritation, and it can hurt your eyes.
According to a report by the C-D-C between 2003 and 2012 an average of 4,200 people per year went to the hospital for pool related injuries linked to chemicals like chlorine and bromine. Laura Arredondo brings her kids to the pool and says she's happy the city does what they can to protect her family.
It's nice and clean. I mean that's the cities job and as a parent we do worry and put our trust in them to keep the pools clean.
While a large number of incidents happen away from home, a third of injuries occur in backyard pools involving the handling of pool chemicals and failing to keep them away from children.
The work that goes into keeping public pools clean is the same for the pool at home. Venisa Vazquez used to be a pool owner and knows what goes into keeping your pool clean and the dangers pool chemicals can cause.
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What To Do If You're Waitlisted from Graduate School
December 15, 2014
Here's what a that it means to be waitlisted from graduate school: you are a qualified candidate, but more qualified applicants applied than the program had spaces available. There are a number of scenarios that might lead to a waitlisted application. Maybe your personal essay and test scores were solid, but you don't have a lot of other experience. Or perhaps you have had great performance at high-level internships, but your GRE scores were average. Or, perhaps there was just a surge of interest in the program and you were edged out by a small margin.
Don't let yourself get too worked up over being waitlisted. You haven't been denied admittance yet, and this could be an opportunity to share with the selection committee one or two of your latest achievements. Be sure to call the selection committee or email your graduate school program department head to share any award, honor or prize you may have recently earned. You could let them know about your latest grades if they're particularly impressive.
Be sure to also ask the selection committee what you can do to increase your odds of admittance. You might want to reiterate that this program is your first choice, if you haven't; selection committees want students who want to be there. Also share that you would be happy to provide any additional materials that might help sway their decision.
Try to keep these correspondences brief. Other students were also waitlisted and also have questions.
Though it may feel like it, waitlists don't exist to make you nuts. Selection committees need to make sure their slots are filled with the best candidates. Every student who receives acceptance into a program has several decisions to make: Will they attend the graduate school, period? (Some students choose to defer for a year. Others simply never enroll in any program.) Will they attend another school? A waitlist gives the school a chance to fill in an empty space if a student responds that he or she will not matriculate.
Waitlists have other uses to the selection committee, too. They're a way to make sure an incoming class is diverse with respect to experience, gender, race, and age. Different programs look at a variety of factors. So if a student who has been granted admission replies that he or she will not attend, the selection committee may very well try to fill that space with a student from the waitlist who has a similar background or experience.
Waitlists also come into play for potential graduate students with regard to financial aid. You should consider whether you are at any kind of disadvantage with financial aid deadlines because it should play a role in your decision.
Your might feel a sense of anxiety during this period. Try your best to stay organized and on top of deadlines. Ultimately, you cannot wait forever for a decision from the selection committee; there is a finite amount of time. For example, you may find yourself in a situation where you're still waitlisted for your dream program, but you've been accepted to another program that has a fast approaching deadline. You may be required to respond to your third or fourth choice program before you know, for sure, about the dream program. It happens, and it's unfortunate. Pull out the scale (or pad of paper) and weigh your pros and cons. Find the deal makers and deal breakers of each program. Draw up a list and evaluate it, along with your goals and finances.


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At the bare minimum it should call the Adapter's {{__destruct()}}, e.g. {{Zend_Http_Client_Adapter_Socket::__destruct()}}.
I'm kinda missing the point here. Why exactly would it need one?
Are you saying this because of a problem you encountered or because you think it's correct...?
Calling the Adapter's __destruct() would be plain wrong IMHO because nobody said one wants a pre-configured $adapter object to be destroyed with the client. For example, I might want to set some stream context options on the socket adapter, capture the peer's SSL cert and then extract it using $adapter->getStreamContext() - maybe even after the client has been destroyed.
Let me know if there's a good reason for this, or if I can simply close this bug.
Resolved by mistake
Closing this issue because no response was given for several months.


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In one fluid motion, almost too quick to be visible, Arai drew her own lightsaber, the familiar snap-hiss producing an emerald green blade.
"I am a threat to you, soldier," she said softly, "just as long as you are threatening my friend." She shifted slightly, moving her lightsaber from one hand to the other as her eyes bored into Mica. "You recognized Dom from a Republic watch-list, I'm sure. Even if they didn't have my image, they'd have my name with how I left the Jedi Order. Roll it around in your head a bit, soldier, see if it rings a bell. It's Arai. Arai Elan."
She turned her gaze to the young Jedi. "What of you, Jedi?" she asked. "Did your Masters tell you my story? Did they explain to you how the High Council tried to exile me? Have they admitted that I saw shatterpoints in even the members of the High Council? That I was able to manipulate those points, effectively turning the High Council into quarreling children as I made my escape?"
She scowled. "Of course they didn't!" she spat, her tone full of contempt. "My departure from the Order was their greatest failure since they lost the original Dark Siders. They wouldn't tell you my story, or of any other failure lest you begin to believe they are flawed."
She shifted again, putting her lightsaber back in her right hand, where it was most comfortable. "Let me ask you one question, Jedi. Do you trust the Order with your life?"
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Here's part two of Sarah and Tim's at home wedding showcasing some more of their pretty and unique details.
Congratulations to you both Sarah and Tim – I wish you every happiness in your marriage!
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The couple enjoying the toasts
Too cute!
They had games to keep the kids occupied – and of course some mosquito wipes :)
They had 5 of these cakes – all home made – baked by Sarah and her bridesmaids! Check out the fab cake topper on this one
The party moved to the garden store after dinner was served –
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NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: JSIR Vol.70(09) [September 2011] http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12596 The Collection's search engine Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search Application of polyaniline for removal of Acid Green 25 from aqueous solutions http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12606 Title: Application of polyaniline for removal of Acid Green 25 from aqueous solutions

Authors: Ansari, Reza; Alaie, Samaneh; Mohammad-khah, Ali

Abstract: This study presents application of polyaniline coated onto wood sawdust (PAni/SD) for removal of Acid Green 25 (AG 25),a commonly used anionic typical dye in textile industries from aqueous solutions. Adsorption was carried out using batch andfixed bed column systems to study the effects of adsorbent dose, initial dye concentration, pH of test solution, temperature, andcontact time. PAni/SD has been found a very efficient adsorbent for adsorption of AG 25.

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Abstract: Electrostatic precipitator (ESP) performance is a function of electrical resistivity of particles in flue gas. This study presents basic factors that influence fly ash resistivity and ultimately ESP performance. Factors that influence electrical resistivity are coal, sulfur, flue gas moisture, flue gas temperature, and ash chemistry etc. From maintenance perspective of ESP used in thermal power plants in India, analysis could be considered enough for predicting the performance of ESP.

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Abstract: This study presents effect of coating on piston, cylinder head, and valves on the performance of a modified four stroke diesel engine using wet ethanol (5% water) as a fuel and emission characteristics of exhaust gas. Zirconia, which has low thermal conductivity, high temperature resistance, chemical inertness, high resistance to erosion, corrosion and high strength, was selected as a coating material for engine components. Ethanol was sprayed in inlet manifold and spark plug was erected on engine head to facilitate ignition. Engine's performance was studied for both wet ethanol and diesel with and without Zirconia coating. Also, emissions values were recorded to study the engine's behavior on emissions.

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Abstract: This study presents degradation of pesticide, carbaryl, by combined photofenton-ozonation (PFO) process. Experiments were conducted under pH (3-9), ferrous ion dosage (0-600 mg/l), hydrogen peroxide (0-4 g/l) and ozone dosages (0.12-0.57 g/h) for optimized reaction conditions of carbaryl degradation. Five experimental sets (UV/Fe2+/H2O2,UV /O3, Fe2+/H2O2, O3 and UV/Fe2+/H2O2/O3) were conducted under optimized conditions to prove synergistic effect. Kinetic study revealed increased rate constant in combined process (PFO, 0.0194 min-1) compared to individual process (photofenton, 0.0120 min-1; ozonation, 0.0112 min-1). Presence of inorganic ions such as nitrate indicated fragmentation of active pesticide structure. Complete removal of parent carbaryl and 86% mineralization was achieved at the end of 180 min treatment with combined processes.

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I'll admit-- I had no idea who Michael Sam was before Sunday night. I probably should have. He was, after all, the AP Defensive Player of the Year in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The SEC is regarded as the best football conference in college football. The SEC features power house college teams like Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, LSU, Texas A&M, Auburn, and Tennessee, among others.
Sam played for Missouri. Sam is a defensive lineman. Sam hopes to play in the NFL this fall. Sam is also gay.
It was only a matter of time before a professional athlete "came out." Sure-- NBA player Jason Collins came out saying he was gay last April. But his NBA career was, basically, over.
A New York Times article just two months ago estimated anywhere between 2 percent and 10 percent of the population is gay. There are roughly 1700 NFL players. That would mean anywhere between 34 and 170 players are gay. We don't really suspect Sam will be the only one, do we?
Unlike Collins, Sam took the courageous step to make the announcement before he begins his NFL career. In fact, the NFL Scouting Combine is set to begin in just a couple of weeks. During the combine, NFL scouts break down every aspect of a player- how fast he can run, how high he can jump, how long his wing span is, and, yes, his personal background. No stone is left unturned.
Sam is projected to be drafted somewhere in the second or third round. Maybe I should say, he was projected to be drafted in the second or third round. It makes sense. He was the SEC defensive player of the year, after all.
He is a bit undersized, however, to play defensive end at the next level. He is listed at 6-foot-2, 260 pounds. But that is not the reason he may slip in the draft now. No, the reason he may slip is because he is gay.
Sam's admission could, likely, cost him money. A second-round draft pick would be in line for a bigger contract than, say, a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick. Sam could have waited until he was drafted and established in the league.
Peter King in his "Monday Morning Quarterback" column says he spoke to one NFL general manager, on the condition of anonymity, who believes Sam wouldn't even be drafted. That is absurd.
Maybe we haven't come as far as a society as we think. Gays are allowed to be married in several states now. One of the best television shows of the last decade, "Modern Family," prominently features a gay couple. A daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives," features a young gay couple. NBC had a sitcom last year, "The New Normal," which was all about a gay male couple. One of the most popular afternoon talk shows of the last decade has a lesbian host, Ellen DeGeneres.
So what is the problem here? Just last week, during the Super Bowl, people were talking about a Coca-Cola commercial which showed, for a split second, a gay couple dancing with a child. Now people are talking about Michael Sam.
Is it because it is football? Maybe only hockey is considered more "macho" of a sport. It is not a big deal if a figure skater comes out as being gay. It wasn't that big of a deal when the greatest United States Olympian diver "came out."
I don't know. Quite honestly, I have more of a problem with women reporters being allowed into all-male locker rooms. I am old enough to remember 1990 when then-Patriots reporter Lisa Olson accused Patriots players of sexual harassment in the locker room.
Which is not to say I am against women sportswriters. Some of the best sportswriters in the country are female. Jackie MacMullan is one of my favorites. My point is that I don't think it is a big deal having a gay teammate. I'd be more concerned having a murderer for a teammate.
Bottom line is someone will get a steal drafting Sam later in the draft. CSNNE's Tom E. Curran suggests the best landing spot for Sam would be New England. Curran writes the Krafts are "progressive, forward-thinking and promote diversity. And they don't mind a positive headline."
Remember-- the Patriots took a chance on Tim Tebow last summer when no one else wanted anything more to do with the circus that surrounded him. The Patriots have a stable locker room, a winning tradition, and a no-nonsense head coach which would benefit Sam. The Patriots also have a need for a pass-rushing outside linebacker. And isn't that the bottom line?


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President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. traveled to Madagascar and Kenya this summer to experience Stony Brook University's commitment to improving lives around the world. During his two-week adventure, he visited three sites that feature some of Stony Brook's most far-reaching research and development efforts.
Day One – Journey to Madagascar
My journey to one of the world's most unique and biologically rich places on Earth has begun. I have flown for more than 23 hours and have now arrived in Madagascar, an island approximately 300 miles east of southern Africa, across the Mozambique Channel. About the size of Texas or France, Madagascar is famous for its lemurs (primitive relatives of monkeys, apes and humans), brightly colored chameleons and bizarre insects. With its brilliant fauna and spectacular landscapes, Madagascar is one of the world's top conservation priorities.
I am here as part of my ongoing support of Centre ValBio (CVB), a Stony Brook-affiliated organization committed to protecting endangered wildlife and threatened habitats, as well as providing aid to the local villagers. CVB was created in 2003 by Stony Brook Professor and world-renowned primatologist, Dr. Patricia Wright to help both indigenous people and the international community better understand the value of conservation in Madagascar and around the world. (Pat is second from left in the photo above of our flight to Madagascar, along with Sam III and my wife, Dr. Ellen Li.) Its three primary missions are to promote world-class research, develop sustainable economic development programs with the locals, and provide the villagers with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve quality of life and ultimately reduce poverty in the area.
During my weeklong stay I will be traveling to, among other regions, Ranomafana National Park, a place of stunning beauty and abundant natural diversity, where under the direction of Dr. Wright, CVB has a world-class research station sited on the edge of this magnificent park. I will be joined by many local dignitaries, scientists, professors, students, musicians and artists to celebrate the inauguration of CVB's latest endeavor, NamanaBe (Friendship) Hall, and cheer on Dr. Wright as she receives the Commandeur Medal of Honor from the Malagasy Republic.


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On Monday, the kids and I abruptly flew to Oklahoma to be with my sister while her youngest child battled epilepsy and pneumonia in the ICU.
In the chaos, we forgot the stroller and underwear. It doesn't much matter, really. I carried the baby in his carseat through three airports and I didn't shower for three days. That doesn't really matter, either.
Nothing can prepare you to see a beautiful six-year-old girl in a hospital bed on a ventilator. The only thing that can ready you to see your sister bedside is your own fear and shock mirrored in her face.
Time moves differently in the hospital. You forget to eat and sleep. You forget that Christmas is on Tuesday. We have all relied heavily on the generosity of family and friends while we take shifts watching the beeping monitors.
It has been a sad December. Nationally and close to home. Stupid stuff feels stupid and then suddenly important. Important stuff feels like the only thing, then suddenly angry and stupid.
My niece's name is Carrie Ann. I know many of you are already praying for her since I tossed out a plea for it on the facebook page. Please continue. Her road to recovery will be long.
One of my best friends is a surgeon. We grew up together in the same small town. She made the drive to come see us in the ICU and bring medical comfort while we peppered her with four million questions. When she arrived at the hospital, her phone wasn't working well and she misheard me. She got off the elevator on the wrong floor and approached a nurse to ask directions. That nurse - of the hundreds in the hospital - happened to be an old childhood friend of ours that neither of us had seen in years. We did not know she worked at this hospital, she did not know we were struggling upstairs. I consider it God's wink to us that he revealed a loving connection in another part of the building, someone who knows our family and could help if we needed it.
In such a heightened emotional state, it's easy to see God everywhere or not to see him at all. I do both, depending on the hour. That's what faith really is, I think. Seeing the "everywhere" portion as Truth and doing your damndest to dismiss the rest.
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As the first album with Matt Barlow back on vocals following a four-year absence and the third installment of Iced Earth's heralded 'Something Wicked...' saga, 'The Crucible of Man' is Iced Earth's most loaded LP since Ripper Owens' vocal debut on 2004's 'The Glorious Burden'. Much has been made of Barlow's return, and it is undeniable that his punishing bombast is more at home in Iced Earth than Owens could ever be. The latter contributed some great performances, to be sure, but as Jon Schaffer says, he and Barlow are "spiritual brothers", and the chemistry between those two was never recreated with Owens. So, with the dynamic duo back in action and the mojo of the Wicked One behind them, the band's 10th LP was primed to dominate.
Unfortunately, it seems that the gears haven't clicked yet in the Iced Earth camp, as 'The Crucible of Man' spins its wheels more than it burns rubber. Barlow seems to love brooding these days more than he does (ironically) ripping things up like the days of yore. Now few and far between are performances like the excoriating 'Disciples of the Lie', or the power/thrash hybrid found on 'Burnt Offerings'. After fifteen tracks of mid-tempo multi-layered leads, the trademark choir of Barlows in grandiose choruses, and nearly constant doubling of his verses, one quickly becomes fatigued and begins to wonder whether Ripper was really so bad a fit after all.
Musically, 'The Crucible of Man' is far less triumphal than its predecessor. Schaffer might call it sinister, but it can more bluntly be described as flat. It's as if Schaffer wanted to return to the dark flavor of the 'Burnt Offerings'/'Dark Saga' days, but lacked the inventive songwriting and riffing that helped make up for those albums' overwrought Gothic overtones. Perhaps a better comparison for 'The Crucible of Man' is 'Horror Show', but minus the good half--the driving vigor of 'Wolf', the palpable tension of 'The Phantom Opera Ghost' and riff-rocking drama of 'Jeckyl & Hyde'. Largely absent of these qualities, this album relies too heavily on self-derivation, repetition, and a plot that most of us never really cared that much about to begin with. To be sure, a handful of songs here have promising foundations, and the collective experience of Barlow and Schaffer ensures that 'The Crucible of Man' is no embarrassment. It just doesn't live up to their former pedigree. It's telling that this albums' press material spends most of its time focusing on the album's concept, saying next to nothing about the music itself, and only in the last paragraph is mention made of Barlow's return.
Iced Earth do deserve kudos for, if nothing else, streamlining this epic a bit more than its predecessor, which was frequently bogged down by interludes and forgetful ballads (this album's 'A Gift Or A Curse?' might actually be more tedious than the last album's 'The Clouding', however). Though a few choral processions are used to frame the action here, Schaffer shows credible restraint in developing this more than decade-old saga by typically adhering to straightforward arrangements. (This presents its own issues, which are explored later.) The performances on 'The Crucible of Man' are tight as usual, with Schaffer's guitar rendering the bass practically superfluous, also as usual, and a new lineup providing competent if somewhat interchangeable support. The drums are a bit over-triggered, but sit fairly well in the mix and are never an annoyance. It would be nice to say more about the supporting cast here, but they frankly cannot compete with Iced Earth's erstwhile star power of Steve DiGiorgio, Richard Christy, Ralph Santolla, and Bobby Jarzombek, all of whom are long gone.
Also frustrating are the needless interlude sections that pop up in a number of songs, repeating main verse riffs without vocals, sometimes in support of a lead, and almost always without variation. Some of these sections are slapped-on codas that plod on towards an arbitrary ending. They would be bewildering if they weren't so clearly an attempt to stretch out songs that struggle to pass three minutes. Frankly, not a one of these songs can legitimately stand with those of Iced Earth's glory days. The riffs are telegraphic and drab, and while Schaffer's triplets are as tight as punchy as ever, no amount of production chunk will turn a boring riff into a memorable one. 'The Crucible of Man' isn't decidedly bad; it just isn't much of anything.
All that said, the album does end on promising notes. 'Divide and Devour' is this album's 'Infiltrate and Assimilate', and is one of the few times Barlow lives up his legacy. 'Come What May' features a new melodicism that breaks Schaffer's stereotypical mold of either hyper-masculine metal or contemplative acoustics. Combined with Barlow's sky-scraping cries (seriously impressive), the elements of would have been a welcome change of pace on the rest 'The Crucible of Man'. If these ending themes are developed on subsequent releases, then the Barlow/Schaffer duo will indeed be dynamic, breathing life back into this a shell nearly thirty years old.
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I had a similar problem while using Ubuntu 10.04. I recently upgraded to 11.10 and when I connect the external monitor, both the screens( laptop screen and external monitor) goes dark and stops responding.
But, individual screens work perfectly fine. I cannot mirror the screen as well as it is disabled.
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What is the difference between a youth 4 and a 4T in childrens clothes?
Answers: The 'T' designates toddler sized. The toddler sizes are supposed to roughly represent that age group. i.e. a 2T should fit an average 2 year old on up to a 5T should fit an average 5 year old. Also, (as a previous answerer indicated) the toddler sizes are made bigger in the bottom to accommodate diapers. So a 5T is more convenient for a parent of a 5 year old boy or girl who still wears diapers. At that age the youth sizes have started, but are not as accommodating for diapers. The small youth sizes are just a little bit bigger than the biggest 'T' sizes. The youth sizes also don't have anything to do with age. It just might happen that your 5 year old wheres a youth 5, but that won't always be the case as they age.
This always confused me- but 4t is just a little smaller that youth 4- some stores it's hard to tell the difference.
4T clothes are nearing the end of the toddler sizes and size 4 is the smallest size in big boys clothes. Once children get into 5T, they can usually wear either size...5T or 4 in big boys. I am going through that phase now...still young enough to want sponge bob / spiderman...on everything they wear, but once you get to the bigger sizes there are more choices and better ones for special occasions.
Generally children's clothing that is designated with the T are bigger in the bottom to accommodate a diaper.
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I thought I should include a brief description of projects that might have starred Edward Norton, but for one reason or another, something happened and he's not in the film or there is no film, etc.
You may notice that the details are a bit sketchy on some and I can't really do anything about it. I don't have the "inside track" and it seems that not a lot of reasons are publically given as to why someone passed on a role. It could be personal reasons, conflicts with another picture, the script sucks, the actor's vision of the movie is different than the director's, it's too close to other roles that the actor has played, etc. - I don't know, but here's what we do know: for whatever reason, Edward Norton is not in these projects. The films are listed alphabetically
A Streetcar Named Desire- Edward Norton, Meryl Streep, and Julianne Moore had planned to participate in a staged reading of the Tennessee Williams classic (New York Post 8/13/99). And EN seemed enthusiastic when he was asked about it at the Sept 28, 1999 Fight Club press roundtable. However, this never ended up happening. EN didn't get to play Marlon Brando's classic role, but he did get to work with Brando and Robert De Niro in The Score
American Psycho- Christian Bale was picked for the part of stockbroker/serial killer Patrick Bateman in this film based on Brett Easton Ellis' controversial novel, but he was quickly tossed aside when Leonardo Di Caprio expressed some interest in the role. Di Caprio lost interest and before offering the role back to Bale, they spoke with Edward Norton and Ewan MacGregor for the part (Variety 10/12/98).
Hart's War- This project would have reteamed EN with Gregory Hoblit, who directed him in his debut film Primal Fear(which snagged him an Oscar nomination). However, soon after he was confirmed for taking the project, he dropped out and chose instead to star in Death to Smoochy opposite Robin Williams. The role instead went to Colin Farrell.
Howard Hughes biopic- Variety's Dish column (1/13/00) mentioned the possibility of Edward Norton portraying billionaire recluse Howard Hughes in a biopic directed by Milos Forman and written by screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (People vs. Larry Flynt and Man on the Moon). Since this comes from Variety, it is more reliable than other casting rumors. Please note that the column indicates that this very, very preliminary (so whether or not anything will come of it is anyone's guess). Another factor to consider to whether or not this will go forward is that this is only the latest of a few Hughes bios that are in planning stages, one of which would include Leonardo Di Caprio. This column was published only a few weeks before the opening of Di Caprio's The Beach. A week or less after this story was published, I saw an interview segment on Access Hollywood with Di Caprio where he made a point of mentioning how interested he was in making the Hughes biopic. Was his choice to discuss the Hughes biopic influenced by this Variety mention of a biopic including EN? Was the Di Caprio interview taped before this came out in Variety? I don't know.
Man in the Moon- This biographical movie on the life of comedian Andy Kaufman would have re-teamed EN back with director Milos Forman and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewsk (all of them worked together on The People Vs. Larry Flynt) and also have him working with Danny DeVito (EN was very close to working with DeVito on The Rainmaker). Several actors were interested in the part including Jim Carrey, John Cusack, Nicholas Cage, and Gary Oldman. Forman asked all of them to submit audition tapes. Cage decided to drop out of the running. Here is where the story gets really weird (how fitting for a picture on Kaufman): a man had been impersonating Oldman. The man (as Oldman) had been speaking with an unsuspecting DeVito for months and submitted an audition tape "impersonating Oldman impersonating Kaufman" to Forman (Mr. Showbiz, 3/6/98). The real Gary Oldman had passed the role much earlier, and became aware of the scam after he found his name listed as one of the actors auditioning for the part. Nothing came of the scam, and eventually it just became a competition between Carrey and Norton with Carrey getting the role (Variety 3/2/98). In an Oct 2000 Total Film interview, EN talked about the film:
I talked to Milos about that for a while, and we made a little film of me doing the Andy Kaufman stuff. He was gonna do that in the summer of '98, but I wasn't available until, like, January '99. There was a feeling from Milos that he had the enthusiasm, the studio and the money. Jim Carrey really wanted to do it too, so I said, "Look, if you gotta make it, go make it." I think it meant more to Jim. It was right in a way, that he did it.
EN was unavailable during that time because he was filming Fight Club. He did work again with Milos Forman - Forman had a supporting role in EN's directing debut Keeping the Faith
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil- In the film adaptation of John Berendt's book, Edward Norton was offered the lead role of John Kelso (the personification of the author) opposite Kevin Spacey (directed by Clint Eastwood). EN turned this role and a lead role in The Thin Red Line down due to "family and scheduling problems" (Variety, 5/6/97). The role went to John Cusack.
Rainmaker- The lead role of Rudy Baylor in this film based on John Grisham's novel of the same name (starring Danny De Vito and Clare Danes and directed by Francis Ford Copolla) came down to a choice between Edward Norton and Matt Damon. The role went to Damon, but it was only fair since EN beat out Damon for the role of Aaron Stampler in Primal Fear. The two would later team up in Rounders. De Vito later directed EN in Death to Smoochy
RKO 281- This movie about the battle between actor/filmmaker Orson Welles and newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst over the making of "Citizen Kane" was originally going to be a big-budget feature film with an impressive cast: Edward Norton as Welles, Marlon Brando as Hearst, Madonna as Marion Davies (Hearst's mistress), Dustin Hoffman as screenwriter Mankiewicz, Meryl Streep as Louella Parsons (Hearst gossip columnist) with Ridley Scott directing (Variety, 4/7/97). Disney had first look and passed on the project. There was difficulty trying to get finacing for the picture, Brando dropped out, and Ridley Scott dropped out as director. They were then trying to get Gene Hackman for Hearst and Al Pacino for Mankiewitcz (Variety, 5/6/97). Nothing much was mentioned after that. It was eventaully scaled down into a HBO movie starring Lieb Schreiber, James Cromwell, John Malkovich, Melanie Griffith, and Brenda Blethyn.
Runaway Jury- Variety (5/6/97) announced that Edward Norton was in talks to take on the lead role of juror Nicholas Easter in this John Grisham adaptation with Joel Schumacher directing. Days later, Sean Connery and Gwyneth Paltrow were reported to be in talks to join the project for the roles of Fitch and Marlee, respectively (Variety 5/16/97). Two months later, Connery and Schumacher left the project (Variety 7/23/97). But Norton was still signed to star and it was supposed to start filming in fall 1997 (it didn't). Don't feel too bad for EN, he had signed a pay-or-play deal and when the project didn't work out, they paid him off. Still, it would have been a great role for him. A reworking of The Runaway Jury was planned which would have the trial dealing with the gun lobby rather than tobacco companies, but since EN had been paid off, he wouldn't be involved in this version (Variety 9/2/99). John Cusack is set to star in "The Runaway Jury," with Naomi Watts possibly taking on the female role Cusack selects "Jury" duty.
Saint Ex- EN would have portrayed Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the famous writer ("The Little Prince") and WWII aviator in
Saint-Ex, a film directed by Régis Wargnier (East-West Indochina) based on the book Saint Exupéry: A Biography
by Stacy Schiff.
Saving Private Ryan- Edward Norton turned down the role of "Private Ryan" in Steven Spielberg's war
drama (a role that went to his Rounders co-star Matt Damon. This has been
mentioned in passing a few times in articles on EN. There has been another mention (one that I can't verify)
that not only was he offered that part of Private Ryan, but he was also offered the role of Private Reiben,
who is played in the film by Edward Burns.
The Thin Red Line- The lead roles in this adaptation of James Jones' novel on Guadalcanal was highly sought by just about every well-known male actor, since this was the first film to be directed by Terrance Malick since Days of Heaven . In an article covering the casting of the film, it was mentioned that EN was the first actor to fly down to Austin, TX to meet with Malick (EW //) about the project. In an Oct 2000 Total Film interview, EN talked about the film:
I had been planning to do The Thin Red Line with Terry Malick, playing one of the main parts. Ultimately Jim Caviezel played it. I had been looking forward to that, then... [sighs] I had some deaths in the family. Sometimes things like that happen. I'd have loved to have been in that film, and I thought it was beautiful the way it turned out. But, you know, sometimes life comes around and... So much for your plans!...
If you have new information on Edward Norton (and you can provide a verifiable and reputable source), please email me- Susan
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Reservations at the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark can be made by calling 1-800-834-6704 or visiting their website and mentioning promotional code SHO.
Reservations at the Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel can be made by calling 1-800-834-6704 or visiting their website and mentioning promotional code Z44.
Charlotte, North Carolina is truly a shopper's paradise with luxury department stores, shopping malls, specialty stores, and bargain outlets located throughout the city. Right across from both hotels is the SouthPark Mall which features Nordstrom, Belk, Dillard's, Macy's and Neiman Marcus, as well as high-end luxury shops like Kate Spade and Tiffany as well as J.Crew and Chico's. Other area shopping highlights include Specialty Shops on the Park, Concord Mills, Blakeney, and Ballantyne Village.
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