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Researchers have distilled 40 years of coastal marine restoration studies into a set of powerful guidelines for anyone hoping to rejuvenate coastal habitats.
University of Queensland Global Change Institute postdoctoral research fellow Dr Elisa Bayraktarov said the new review was backed by 40 years of research, and could help stakeholders and decision-makers improve their conservation planning... read more
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Queensland, Australia - Restoring Queensland's tens of thousands of coastal wetlands, known as nature's kidneys, could be crucial to the Great Barrier Reef's future, a James Cook University scientist believes.
Freshwater ecology expert Dr Nathan Waltham is urging state and federal governments to look to the 13,000 coastal wetlands in Great Barrier Reef catchments to help im... read more
27 May 2016
Louisiana, USA - Why not allow industries, governmental agencies and individuals to pay money into an "environmental impact bank" to offset the effects of construction projects on wetlands, wildlife, and even the effects of oil spills, with the bank using the money to fund major federal and state restoration projects?
That's the idea U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-B.R., has succee... read more
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of few states in the U.S. to operate a government division dedicated solely to supporting pro-active ecological restoration. A restoration advocate might ask: How was this division created, what are the benefits of its existence, and what challenges and opportunities does it foresee for the future? Tim Purinton of the Massachusetts Division of Ecological... read more
The Australasia Chapter of SER recently published the groundbreaking National Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration in Australia. The editors and key individuals in the development of these standards, Kingsley Dixon, Tein McDonald, and Justin Jonson, discuss the process for developing these standards and offer guidance for restoration professionals who may want to establish ... read more
Some might remember our restoration news round up publication called 'Restore'. Well, we are happy to announce that we have restored Restore! This monthly newsletter will provide the latest news, resources, and research updates in restoration from around the world, delivered to you every month. Check out the March issue here.
Not a member of SER but ... read more
The Society for Ecological Restoration is pleased to announce the creation of the International Network for Seed-based Restoration (INSR), its newest thematic section. INSR links practitioners, scientists, communities, governments and industries who use seed-based techniques for ecological restoration and rehabilitation. With an interactive web page and development of discussion forums bet... read more
A big project for 2016 is the publication of national Standards for the practice of ecological restoration in Australia. Based on the foundational concepts in the SER Primer, SERA worked with 12 restoration non-profit groups to develop and disseminate a set of national Standards for the practice of ecological restoration in Australia. Read about the standards in the December issue of SERNews. read more
SER's Primer on Ecological Restoration has been translated to Arabic, making it now available in nine languages. View the PDF here: http://www.ser.org/docs/governing-foundation-documents/ser-primer-arabic.pdf?sfvrsn=2
The Society would like to thank Eng Hatem Taifour and Miss Razan Khader of the Royal Botanic Garden, Jordan for translating and Dr. Said Damhoureyeh of The University o... read more
The SER-Ontario 2016 scholarship application is open. Applications are due January 18, 2016. This scholarship is valued at $2,000 and is non-renewable.
The SER Ontario Scholarships are available to either Canadian citizens or landed immigrants attending a college or university in Ontario. Students may apply during any year of their academic program, but m... read more
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Eyes wide open on drought-stressed forage options
Eyes wide open on drought-stressed forage options
Webinar highlights alternatives and considerations when feeding dairy cattle.
by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager
On Monday, August 27, Hoard's Dairyman hosted a special webinar. With drought conditions affecting so much of the United States, the feed supply will be limited and for much of the country, the quality of feed will be altered due to the hot and dry conditions. "Sorting through your forage supply options" was presented by Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, and it addressed some alternative feed options.
The hour-long webinar was recorded and is archived on the Hoard's Dairyman website at www.hoards.com/webinars. Here are the key points of the presentation. We encourage you to watch the presentation for the full content.
"Eyes wide open," is how Mike Hutjens explained how we need to approach the various options available for feed this year. The possibilities include drought-stressed corn silage, drought-stressed soybeans, fall small grain annuals and winter small grain annuals.
While not ideal, drought-stressed forages can be fed, but must be tested to ensure they are safe to feed to lactating and young breeding stock. "It's a different crop!" stressed Hutjens. It needs to be carefully evaluated.
Nitrate levels can be high in drought-stressed forages. Chopping higher can minimize risk, but lowers yields by about one ton per acre for each chopped foot. Test your forage. Nitrate levels over 17 ppm should not be fed and levels of Nitrate-N over 4,000 ppm should not be fed. The health of animals is important, but the safety of people is paramount. "No one, and I mean no one, should enter any storage area without an oxygen tank! The nitrogen gases are deadly," Hutjens stated emphatically.
Higher sugar content is also seen in drought-stressed corn and yeast loves sugar. Lab tests from recently harvested forages show the sugar content as high as 7 percent, as compared to 1 percent during a typical year. Inoculants can help with fermentation when sugar levels are elevated.
Mycotoxins can impact animal health. Some common issues include immune system suppression, rumen disorders, loose fecal matter, reduced dry matter intake (up to 2 pounds per cow) and hormonal changes. The levels of aflatoxins that are considered safe vary depending on the animal being fed. Lactating cows, breeding stock and beef steers all have different maximum levels.
Drought-stressed soybeans can be fed, but are not real palatable. Hutjens cautioned to carefully check the insecticide and herbicide levels. There can be carryover, which can appear in milk as residues and cost you producers significantly in the loss of milk income and penalties. The small grains can be an option if the growing conditions in your area are agreeable.
If you are in the position to buy forages, Hutjens asks these questions:
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Learn more about growing, acquiring and feeding forages during drought-stressed conditions by watching the "Sorting through your forage supply options" webinar. Join us for our next webinar on Monday, September 10 at noon (Central time) when Gordie Jones, D.V.M. presents "Taking your management to a higher level."
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DeLand, Fla. - Following the conclusion of the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's and Women's Tennis Championships late Sunday evening, Stetson senior Maksim Levanovich (Minsk, Belarus) was named to the A-Sun Men's All-Tournament Team while junior Sara Lazarevic (Calgary, Alta.) was selected to the A-Sun Women's All-Tournament Team.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Levanovich, also the 2012 A-Sun Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year, has been named to the men's All-Tourney squad. Lazarevic earned the honor at the end of her first season with the Hatters since transferring from Kansas. Both student-athletes played #1 singles for Stetson throughout the year.
Both the Stetson men's and women's tennis squads reached the A-Sun semifinals this weekend; the third-seeded men ended their season with a record of 17-5 while the fourth-seeded women finished 14-7 overall.
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Q. What qualifies as taxable individual personal property?
A. Boats and other watercraft, airplanes, unregistered vehicles, trailers, campers, income producing farm equipment, and manufactured homes (mobile homes).
Q. When should I list taxable personal property for personal property tax purposes?
A. Owners of taxable personal property must list with the Office of Property Assessmentand Land Records Management (PALRM) during the month of January each year. A 10% late listing penalty will be charged for anyone listing after January 31st of each tax year.
Q. How is the assessment determined for personal property?
A. Personal property is assessed at fair market value as of January 1st each year.
Q. What does "registered vehicle" mean?
A. Registered vehicle means a vehicle that is registered with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles with tags that have not expired. Registered vehicles include tagged cars, trucks, boat trailers, utility trailers, camping trailers, and motor homes. Registered vehicles with a current (unexpired) tag are a special class of personal property and are excluded from being listed each year.
Q. If my boat is registered with North Carolina Game and Wildlife why do I have to list it?
A. Boats and other types of watercraft that are registered with North Carolina Game and Wildlife must be listed each year based on ownership as of January 1 in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. Boats are not treated the same way as vehicles registered with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. However, if the boat trailer has a valid unexpired tag, it is considered a registered vehicle (registered by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles) and should not be listed.
Q. I sold my boat during the calendar year. Will my tax bill be prorated based on the period of time that I owned the boat?
A. No, there is no provision in the tax law to prorate individual property taxes except in the case of registered vehicles. Therefore, your tax bill will be due and payable as billed.
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A. Situs means the place at which the property is more or less permanently situated.
Q. I received a discovery notice for my boat airplane or manufactured home (mobile home). What does it mean?
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NEW EPISODE, NEW FILMS – Saturdays at 9 pm on WQED
Filmmakers Corner returns for a seventh season of localore film and video. Host Minette Seate gives viewers a screening room pass for drama, documentary, animation and more. Episodes also feature interviews with the folks behind the films and film festivals that you won't want to miss.
New episodes premiere every Saturday at 9pm
Previous Episodes
Filmmakers Corner
Minette Seate talks with Jeremy Braverman, Chair of Point Park University's cinema arts department. Jeremy talks about the university's course offerings and discusses the requirements for the annual Cinema Showcase. We also screen five Point Park produced shorts: "Heart of a Bee," "The Big Fold," "Throne," "Fade" and"Requited." For more information on Point Park curriculum and films, go to their website.
Filmmakers Corner
Host Minette Seate presents a selection of short narrative films that tackle big topics like faith, death and vengeance. Films include: Kevin Hejna's suspenseful war-time drama "God is Laughing" and the dark comedy "The Package"; Mark Notarberadino's "Funeral for a Friend" focuses on an unsolved crime and its repercussions; and, Ryan French's haunting homage to 40's film noir "One Way to Forgive." The episode finishes with a whimsical short, Matthew Day's "Fish, Flower, Feline."
Filmmakers Corner
Host Minette Seate interviews screenwriter-producer-actor John Russo, one of the creators of the American horror classic "Night of the Living Dead." Russo shares stories from the film's history and his life in movie making. Viewers also get a look at clips from his other works including "The Mob Boss and the Soul Singer" and his latest film "My Uncle John is a Zombie."
The episode also includes two new films: Kevin Hejna's "Zombie Woman" and P.J. Gaynard's "The Incredible Case of Zara Gordon."
And shorts from past season's including Tammy Tsai's award-winning web series "Dog Bytes," and 48 Hour Film Project veterans "Green Eyed," and "The Last.
This episode contains violence and some graphic images.
Filmmakers Corner
Filmmaker P.J. Gaynard drops by to talk about movie making, light pilfering and using sandwiches as metaphors. We also screen films from his Goat Milk Fudge Productions including "A Fight To Propose," "The Incredible Case of Zara Gordon" and "How to Make A Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich".
We'll also air for the first time on television Dominque Carino's award-winning documentary "Diamonds in the Rough." The film took first place at the 2015 Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival and tells the story of a generation of local jewelers working to keep their family business together. And from 2012, we have Noel Schermaier's spooky comedy "Ghost Searchers."
Filmmakers Corner
Host Minette Seate meets the Fellows from the 2015 class of the Gamechangers Project. The Gamechangers is a national filmmaking fellowship for artists of color. Minette interviews the Pittsburgh fellows Njaimeh Njie, Justin Murrell and Walter Scott as well as founder and Executive Producer Cheo Tyehimba Taylor. This year's films include: "The School to Prison Pipeline," "Indigo," "A Day in the Life of a Hashtag," "African in America" and "Restart." To watch Gamechangers films and learn more about the project, visit their website.
Filmmakers Corner: 759 Dresden
Host Minette Seate talks to Dave Dunlap about his film "759 Dresden," a documentary on the unsolved triple-homicide that devastated the small town of East Liverpool Ohio in the 1970's. The film, and the crime upon which it was based, was recently featured in this article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Filmmakers Corner: A Shorts Show
Host Minette Seate interviews Halish Saluja on the upcoming Silk Screen Asian American Film festival. Click here to watch the interview. Followed by a series of short films: Jose Muniain's "Sampsonia Way: City of Asylum Pittsburgh," Andrew Batista's "Piano Story," Ryan Krumm's "Quiet on the Set," and Matt Day's "Beached," "Laundry," "Cup of Joe," and "Pittsburghis It's Burgh." more info
Filmmakers Corner: Dog Bytes/Man of Steel/Troubadour Blues
Three short films beginning with Tammy Tsai's "Dog Bytes," the first episode in a dark comic on-line series that includes murder, mayhem and melodrama. Also, "Man of Steel," a short film about the dying steel industry and its effect on an average family. The last film is "Troubadour Blues," a shortened version of Tom Weber's full-length documentary on the road weary life of the traveling musician.
Filmmakers Corner: Doo Dah Days
Program Description: Host Minette Seate interviews John Kirch, producer/director of "Doo Dah Days", a documentary on composer Stephen Foster, the annual celebration in his honor (called "Doo Dah Days") and his connection to Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood. "Doo Dah Days" is shown. more info
Filmmakers Corner: East of Liberty
This episode features an interview with filmmaker Chris Ivey and a 52-minute version of his documentary "East of Liberty," a look at the developments occurring in the East Liberty neighborhood and how they're being perceived by the citizens, business owners, city planners, etc. more info
Filmmakers Corner: East of Liberty
Host Minette Seate interviews documentarian Chris Ivey and talks about his ongoing East of Liberty film series that examines the effects of the changes on this now prosperous Pittsburgh neighborhood and its residents. Minette is also joined by Don DiGuilio and Tressa Glover creators of the live-theater sitcom "Sisters Sorella". What happens when three very different sisters live together under one roof? They discuss doing a sitcom live on stage and we'll see several shorts based on the stage productions. Also, interview with and films by local director Bailey Donovan including "Maggie vs. the Evil Dead," "Object of Affection" and "Knuckle Sandwich." It's a night of film and filmmakers on the next Filmmakers Corner.
Filmmakers Corner: Enter to Learn, Go Forth To Serve
The decision to close Schenley, one of the City's most respected and beloved high schools after the 2008 school year, was one met with anger and sadness by quite a few Pittsburghers. But Schenley was more than just another controversial school closing. The documentary discusses Schenley's legacy with former students, faculty and community leaders. They recall the school's glory days and its last impact on the city. Host Minette Seate will be joined by Michelle Jackson, Community Affairs Officer for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and Lacal Turner who was part of the film's production team. Ms. Jackson talks about the HACP's Creative Arts Corner, the program that helps residents become media literate. For more information on "Enter To Learn, Go Forth to Serve" and the HACP programs, viewers can call them at 412-395-3950 or visit on line www.hacp.org.
Filmmakers Corner: Game Changers
Host Minette Seate interviews the Cheo Tyehimba Taylor (founder) and participants in the groundbreaking Game Changers Project, a film project for male African American filmmakers chosen from ten cities across the U.S. Interview guests include Game Changers Fellows James Robertson and Haji Muja. Program also includes their films: "Song for Trayvon," by Jasiri X; "Building Men in an Age of Endangerment" by James Robertson; "Creative Fire: Pittsburgh Arts Group Helps Transform Youth" and "Cornell Jones" by Chris Ivey. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved at http://gamechangersproject.org/ more info
Filmmakers Corner: Game Changers II
Minette Seate hosts a new episode on the Game Changers Project, the non-profit on-line video project/fellowship/forum dedicated to films by and about African-American men. Minette talks to project founders about the project's longevity and talks to four Game Changers Fellows, all from Pittsburgh.
Filmmakers Corner: In Service
Host Minette Seate interviews Ralph Vittuccio prior to screening his Iraq War documentary: In Service: Iraq to Pittsburgh. Conversations and observations from men and women from Southwestern PA who have served or are serving in Iraq. Includes footage shot by soldiers and journalists on the ground in Iraq.
Filmmakers Corner: JFilm
Host Minette Seate interviews Iris Samson and Katherine Spitz Cohan on the 18th annual JFilm Fest (formerly the Jewish and Israeli Film Festival). Also, short films from Elizabeth Seamans ("Outdoor Activity"), Tess Allard ("Broke Down Mill Town," "Bird Land," "Journey") and Len Caric ("Roof of the World").
Filmmakers Corner: JFILM
Host Minette Seate interviews Iris Samson, Chair, and Katherine Spitz Cohan, Executive Director, on the 18th annual JFilm Fest (formerly the Jewish and Israeli Film Festival). Included are clips from the upcoming festival and a discussion of JFilm's history.
Filmmakers Corner: Julie and the Pacer
Filmmakers Corner returns for a sixth season of localore film and video. Host Minette Seate welcomes documentarian, musician and writer Julie Sokolow kicks off the new season of Filmmakers Corner. She's also the creator of the documentary series "Healthy Artists," a look at how artists navigate their lives without health insurance. Tonight's episode screens her short films: "Making House Calls," "The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum," and "Russian Icon Painter." Minette and Julie also talk to about her upcoming feature length documentary "Aspie Seeks Love". For more on Julie Sokolow, her life and work, go to her webpage: juliesokolow.com
Also on this episode, Joe Ligo's documentary "The Unfortunate History of the AMC Pacer." Like all great heroes, the Pacer was maligned and misunderstood during its heyday. In "Unfortunate History" Joe talks to the folks who built and designed the gold-fish bowl shaped Pacer, along with the collectors who treasure it today. Producer Ligo explores everything from the car's origins, to its engine design and the rise and fall of American Motors Company. more info
Filmmakers Corner: Kahmeela & Matt
Matthew R. Day is a filmmaker and the host /curator of "Film Kitchen," Pittsburgh Filmmaker's long-running indy film competition. Kahmeela Adams is the producer of the 48 Hour Film Festival Pittsburgh and the host of a fast and funny podcast. They both drop by for a chat with host Minette Seate for this week's episode.
Filmmakers Corner: Lightweight
Host Minette Seate interviews Randy Kovich and Deborah Hoskings, co-writers and creators of the film "Lightweight," which is also screened during this episode. Also, trailers from the highlights of the 30th annual Three Rivers Film Festival and two shorts from last year's competition.
Filmmakers Corner: Local Films
Host/Producer Minette Seate brings viewers a program of films with a decidedly local focus. Chia-Pi Phoebe Chao talks about her documentary on the lives of three very different women and the roles they play in the city's Chinese American community. Her film "A Better Home" follows. Then, Minette visits with Jessica Pachuta of Carnegie Mellon University's Create Lab and Sophia Benett of their project Hear Me 101. Hear Me combines technology with community by helping area young people become media literate and then mentoring them while they shoot and produce films of their own choosing. Films include: "Wilkinsburg As I See It" and "Music in Schools: Heart & Soul."
Filmmakers Corner: Local Films
Laura Jane Kahl from Pittsburgh Filmmakers previews the 32nd Annual 3 Rivers Film Festival with host/producer Minette Seate. The preview includes scenes from opening night Festival Films and event highlights. Minette also interviews Lisa Reed-Smith, COO of the Steeltown Film Factory about the winners for their film competitions. Films include: "The Perils of Growing Up Flat Chested" and "Escape from St. Quentin's." The 32nd Annual Three Rivers Film Festival runs from November 8 – 23, 2013. For more information, go to 3rff.com To find out about special events or how to get involved in their screenwriting competition, go to: Steeltownfilmfactory.org or Steeltown.org.
Filmmakers Corner: Madame Presidenta: Why Not U.S.? (Vamos Meninas!)
A documentary focusing on Brazil's female president Dilma Rousseff and the role women play in shaping that country's political and economic climate. The documentary also examines the possibility of a woman in the office of president of the United States. Produced by The Women and Girls Foundation of Pennsylvania.
Filmmakers Corner: Men, Women & Water
This week's episode features three short films beginning with Tom Poole's "The Black Male Experience" composed of interviews with a collective of Black Male Pittsburghers on their varied life experiences.
"Little Blue: A Short Documentary" by Angela Wiley tells the stories of citizens in Beaver County, Pennsylvania and Hancock County, West Virginia who live around Little Blue Run Dam, one of the largest coal ash impoundments in the country.
"The Lint Lady" a film by Alex Lee, Christa Majoras and Angela Wiley of an artist who uses an unusual yet everyday medium to create art. More of Angela's work can be seen at www.angelawiley.com.
Filmmakers Corner: More Shorts
Host Minette Seate presents an evening of short films by local filmmakers that includes: Sam Boese's corporate satire "Hamilton Lurie and the Bad Karma Sink," a selection from Madelyn Roehrig's documentary on people who visit Andy Warhol's grave "Figments: Conversations with Andy" and two films from Bryan Talkish, a sci-fi thriller "Home" and an urban zombie showdown "Prosper City." more info
Filmmakers Corner: More Shorts
Host Minette Seate presents an evening of short films by local filmmakers that includes: Sam Boese's corporate satire "Hamilton Lurie and the Bad Karma Sink," a selection from Madelyn Roehrig's documentary on people who visit Andy Warhol's grave "Figments: Conversations with Andy" and two films from Bryan Talkish, a sci-fi thriller "Home" and an urban zombie showdown "Prosper City."
Filmmakers Corner: Mr. Pleasant
Host Minette Seate interviews filmmaker John Rice about his short film "Mr. Pleasant," included in this episode. Also, a comedy selection from the 2012, 48 Hour Film Project, "Sphincterless: Born Without A Butt." For more info on Mr. Pleasant, visit the website at: http://mrpleasantmovie.com/
Filmmakers Corner: Neighborhood Narratives
Kristen Lauth-Shaeffer and Andrew Halasz are interviewed on their project "Neighborhood Narratives." In 2008, nine short films were made, each one set in a specific Pittsburgh neighborhood. The films were a huge hit during local screenings and this is their first time on television - four films will be presented. more info
Filmmakers Corner: New Shorts!
Host Minette Seate presents an evening of short films by local filmmakers that includes: Sam Boese's corporate satire "Hamilton Lurie and the Bad Karma Sink," a selection from Madelyn Roehrig's documentary on people who visit Andy Warhol's grave "Figments: Conversations with Andy" and two films from Bryan Talkish, a sci-fi thriller "Home" and an urban zombie showdown "Prosper City."
Filmmakers Corner: Not As I Pictured
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer John Kaplan was at the top of his world. Never before ill, he was used to documenting the life ordeals of others. But when suddenly diagnosed with a rare case of potentially deadly Lymphoma, it was a blind side. Turning the lens on himself, Kaplan's remarkable imagery takes us beyond his despair and through his powerful belief that he can, and must, beat it.
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Filmmakers Corner: Our Way Home
This Week on Filmmakers Corner, we'll see the moving documentary "Our Way Home." Filmmakers Alexis Werner and Kris Veenis conduct interviews with veterans from World War II to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, revealing their individual struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Archival film and photos illustrate the stories of the men and women whose lives still resonate with the violence of war. For more information on Our Way Home, visit their website.more info
Filmmakers Corner: Paramount of Shorts
"The Paramount Film Exchange" is Drew Levinson's film that helped launch the preservation campaign for this local film landmark. Dan Holland, of the Young Presevationists Association is also interviewed on Pittsburgh's once famous film row. Other featured films include: "Meet Your Maker," – a Twilight-zone like sci-fi film; "Tear It Up Son!" – a b&w ode to off-road trucking; and two films by Matthew Day: "Catching Up With Ketchup" and "Steam Rolled Pittsburgh." more info
Filmmakers Corner: Point Park Showcase
An interview with Andrew Halasz, Assistant Professor of Cinema and Digital Arts at Point Park University and filmmaker Noel Schermaier. Episode also includes selections from the 2010 Point Park University Cinema showcase. more info
Filmmakers Corner: RMU
Host Minette Seate interviews Jim Seguin, director of Robert Morris University's Center for Documentary Study and Production and screens two student films from 2006: "The Baluh Boys" and "That's Amore: the 10th Annual Dean Martin Festival."
Filmmakers Corner: Ship Breakers
Ralph Vituccio joins host Minette Seate to screen and chat about the film "Ship Breakers." Beautiful cinematography takes us into the hazardous world of the ship breakers, men from across India who come together to dismantle a fleet of decommissioned cargo ships. Vituccio, a filmmaker and teacher, worked with co-producers Tom Clancey and Paul Goodman on this story of Alang, India's controversial industry. For more information visit their website at www.shipbreakersthefilm.com
Filmmakers Corner: Shorts Medley
Every year, the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts names its Masters of Visual Arts. Two of them are profiled in tonight's episode: David Lewis – a profile of the artist and sculptor and Tina Brewer -- educator and textile artist. Also, Jay Kuntz' Chasing The River – a look at the beautiful ecosystem along the Allegheny River Basin. Natalie Vazquez' Routes to Roots – a young woman looks at the way the relationships with her grandmothers are grounded in their respective food traditions.
Filmmakers Corner: Shorts Show, Volume 2
Host Minette Seate brings you another show of shorts! First, we'll meet Lisa Smith of the Steeltown Film Factory and watch the winners of the 2010 Film Factory competition. We'll also see Andy Kelemen's "A Roof Above" and Glenn Syska's "Fortunex." more info
Filmmakers Corner: Steeltown Entertainment PLUS The Raven
Host Minette Seate talks to Erika Knox and Amber Farr from the Steeltown Entertainment Project. Erika talks about Steeltown's past and future and its upcoming "Indy" competition. Amber fills viewers in on the Youth & Media program, a training program for aspring high-school filmmakers. Steeltown films include "Franksgiving," "My Date with Adam" and a video portrait of the Youth & Media program.
Also in this episode, Thad Ciechanowski's newest entry in the dramatized works of Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven."
Filmmakers Corner: Steve Parys
In the first episode of the new season, director and filmmaker Steve Parys joins host Minette Seate to talk about his on-going love affair with Pittsburgh and his career as a filmmaker. We screen two of his films "Light Headed" and "Breakage. Also included in the program the horror short "Lost Dog" by Goat Milk Fudge and the mockumentary "Apes" from Pittsburgh Filmmakers.
Filmmakers Corner: The Carrie Deer
Host Minette Seate presents Sharon Brown's documentary "The Carrie Deer." The old Carrie Furnaces – in the milltown of Rankin –- once produced over a thousand tons of iron a day according to some estimates. In 1997, fifteen years after the furnaces had shut down, a group of mysterious young artists used the mill and its refuse to create the Carrie Deer. Once considered close to vandalism by some, the deer is now at the heart of a preservation campaign and serves as an enduring symbol for the region. Artist interviews, rare archival footage and original music help tell this unique story. more info
Filmmakers Corner: The Carrie Furnaces
Southwestern Pennsylvania is world renowned for its dominance in the steel and aluminum industries. "The Carrie Furnaces" tells the story of those famed furnaces, iron production, and the industry's contributions to the region's history. "The Carrie Furnaces" is filled with engineering marvels, labor rights and stories of a time when just going to work was an adventure. more info
Filmmakers Corner: The Cask Of Amontillado/Gas Rush Stories
Host Minette Seate presents two films: The Cask Of Amontillado, a dramatization of Edgar Allan Poe's sinister story that centers on a rare cask of wine. Second up is filmmaker Kirsi Jansa's "Gas Rush Stories." This compilation of two episodes from Jansa's web series focuses on shale gas production and how it affects the communities where it occurs. To find out more about the team behind "The Cask," visit their website at: dijitmedia.com. For more insight into The Gas Rush Stories and filmmaker Kirsi Jansa, visit kirsijansa.com.
Filmmakers Corner: The Films of Will Zavala
Will Zavala is a maker of documentaries and an instructor at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. This episode features a selection of his documentaries including: The farm-life documentary "Today I Baled Some Hay to Feed the Sheep the Coyotes Eat," a raucous look at life on wheels in "Roller Derby: Theatre of Pain," and a portrait of famed local artist "Virgil Cantini: the Artist in Public."
Filmmakers Corner: The GameChangers Project
Host Minette Seate is joined by Brian Cook, Production Manager for the GameChangers Project -- a filmmaking fellowship for artists of color. Brian discusses the project's original mission and how its scope has broadened over the three years since its inception. New films by the 2014 Gamechangers class include: "Sankofa: Pittsburgh," "Small Seeds Pittsburgh," "The Carter G. Woodson Academy," "They Have a Voice," "The Script, the Badge and the Game" and more.
Filmmakers Corner: The Haunting Of Larimer Mansion
Host Minette Seate presents "The Haunting Of Larimer Mansion." Loving the charm and history of the area, Lynne and and Larry Moisey purchased the old Larimer House in North Huntingdon PA. They refurbished the more than 200 year old home into a charming bed and breakfast that attracted visitors from throughout the region including more than a few from another world. The paranormal investigation team Hauntings Research explores the mansion and shares its many unnatural secrets.
Filmmakers Corner: The Reel 48
Filmmakers Corner starts its fourth season with an interview with Mitch Leib Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Lesbian & Gay Film Festival on the 2012 Reel Q festival and clips from this year's films. Also, Kahmeela Adams and Nina Gibbs of the 48 Hour Film Project Pittsburgh edition talk about the growth of the 48 and present a selection of films from the 2012 competition. Including: Letter Die: A Gamut Sibling Mystery, Tourist Companion, Green Eyed and more. Comedy, adventure, drama, dinosaurs!
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Filmmakers Corner: The Reel 48 Project
A re-broadcast from season 4, this episode starts with an interview with Mitch Leib, executive director of the Pittsburgh Lesbian & Gay Film Festival "Reel Q." Then, Kahmeela Adams and Nina Gibbs of the 48 Hour Film Project, Pittsburgh edition talk about the growth of the 48 and present a selection of films from the 2012 competition. Those films include: Letter Die: A Gamut Sibling Mystery, Tourist Companion, Two to Tango, In Security, The Last and more.
Filmmakers Corner: The Trail
This week on Filmmakers Corner, host Minette Seate presents "The Trail," Robert Isenberg's self produced, self shot documentary on his one man trip on the Appalachian biking trail from Pittsburgh to Maryland. Also, two additional short films, both from the 48 Film Project: "A Walk in the Park" and "Come After." You can find out more about the filmmaker and see a trailer of his two-wheeled journey at his website http://robertisenberg.net/.
Filmmakers Corner: Tolerance
Minette Seate hosts two films that share a theme of tolerance. First is "The Wait for Innocence" by Mark Notarberardino. Mark is an independent filmmaker who brings us this suspenseful short focusing on one man's delusions and the unlikely friend who chooses to help him. Second is "The Marriage Project" by first-time filmmaker Michele Huber. Huber's film contrasts and compares the lives of three married couples – one gay, one lesbian, one heterosexual – and their quest for marriage equality.
Filmmakers Corner: Travel
Host Minette Seate interviews videographer Ben Hernstrom and screens his documentary "Venzaha." And artist and filmmaker Teresa Foley shows off her "Locally Toned" project and screens the short films: "Fight and Flight," "A Mano," "Monkey Forest Tourist" and "Hazardous Materials." more info
Filmmakers Corner: What Does Trouble Mean: Nate Smith's Revolution
"What Does Trouble Mean" tells the story of the late local civil rights activist Nate Smith who fought to get African American workers on construction crews during the city's building renaissance in the 1970's. It includes re-enactments, news footage, and interviews.
Filmmakers Corner: What Does Trouble Mean: Nate Smith's Revolution
"What Does Trouble Mean" tells the story of the late local civil rights activist Nate Smith who fought to get African American workers on construction crews during the city's building renaissance in the 1970's. It includes re-enactments, news footage, and interviews.
Filmmakers Corner: Whistle
Host Minette Seate interviews Pittsburgh Filmmakers Director Andrew Swensen on the 2010 Three Rivers Film Festival and previews clips from the festival. Also, producer/writer/actor Nikki Young talks about her film "Whistle Lesson." The film is shown in its entirety. more info
Filmmakers Corner: Wine and Dust
Artist/filmmaker Frank Ferraro and producer John Vento join host Minette Seate to talk about their documentary "Wine and Dust." The film explores the lives of several working musicians and the effect their choices have had on the people who love them. A frank and thoughtful look at the stresses that often accompany a life-long dream. Find out more about Frank and his work at http://frankferraro.wordpress.com/


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AAFES CEO Tom Shull said when he took the job nine months ago, he decided to "lean forward and do the right things so that we don't have to have layoffs." (Check back for the actual numbers which I will post as soon as I get them.)
The White House and Congress haven't yet reached a deal on the so-called sequester, or the $85 billion automatic budget cuts due to take effect on Friday.
While almost all of AAFES operations located in more than 30 countries and U.S. territories are self funded, it receives some funding. Shull said he didn't want cuts to happen at the more than 3,700 facilities that service military families.
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Jensen is a familiar figure to DLLR, as he also served with former DLLR Secretary Thomas E. Perez as a Special Assistant, where he led the expansion of unemployment insurance benefits to part-time workers, spearheaded the Workplace Fraud Act of 2009 that addresses the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and coordinated the alignment of adult and correctional education with the workforce development system. Between his two tenures with DLLR, he worked for Salisbury University, where he was responsible to the President for creating and maintaining mutually productive relationships with the universitys national, state, and local public partners.
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MORGANTOWN - Coach Bob Huggins will tell you that losing four players to transfer mode from his West Virginia men's basketball squad was not an unusual or isolated case.
"We, sometimes, here don't see what goes on nationally," he said in an exclusive interview. "There has been over 400 kids transfer (from Division I college basketball)."
Those who have transferred out of WVU since this past season were Keaton Miles, Jabarie Hinds, Aaron Brown and Volodymyr Gerun.
"You look at a program like Arizona, and I don't like to use names - has been ultra successful, and they have lost a bunch of guys," said Huggins. "UCLA has lost a bunch of guys.
"It's a national deal, but people here want to act like it is only isolated here, but it is not. Kids are different today. I think the days of a Frank Young, sitting on the bench and awaiting his turn (and among others of past years) are done," Huggins said.
Huggins, now in his 32nd year as a head basketball coach, explained that "some kids don't get to play as much as they think they should be, and they have tendency to transfer."
"And sometimes, it's not just that," he continued. "They're not as successful as they think they should be, and they decide to transfer. It's always somebody else's fault."
Huggins ranks third among the nation's winningest active head coaches with a record of 723 wins and 286 losses. But his team had a disappointing 13-19 record in 2012-13.
Asked whether there was any difference during his lengthy stretch at Cincinnati and his seven at WVU, he replied:
"There was a huge difference. It's been eight years ago. Times have changed, kids have changed too."
Huggins recalled that he transferred to WVU in 1974, after one year at Ohio University. After sitting out a year as required by the NCAA, he was an outstanding player as a Mountaineer in 1975-76-77. He was a team captain as a senior.
"It wasn't a bad thing," he admitted. "It turned out that I had a great career, and I really transferred up a level.
"The guys we're talking about transferred down a level, so I just think it's different times with these kids, and the people involved with them.
"A whole lot is different than it once was."
He emphasized that transferring is not always bad.
"To be able to transfer and go to a place where they can play and to be happy is not always a bad thing.
"We want to act like it's a thing, like the sky is falling," he said. "That's certainly not the case."


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I think sometimes there can be too many words. When I have so many words it gets crowded in my head and in my mouth and I trip over what should be said and what should be left unsaid.
I am a library mouse, scampering about in this unfamiliar noisy life. Where are the books? Where are my words?
A couple weeks ago on my way to therapy (yes, I go to therapy and it's a good thing) I was awestruck of a beautiful sunset and how it singed and stained the sky and stretched out across all the land, and the clouds made patterns...
and it really made me feel very, very small.
I've thought about that night often since then, and the best way I can describe it is just "Bigness." Have you ever lied in bed and felt like everything was giant around you? Something like that, only not scary.
I mean, I know the world is big, but in that moment it felt infinite and like the sky had an unimaginable depth, with a world inside it that just kept going on and on.
And here I was with my [small] problems and my [small] life and my [small] words making a too big deal out of it all.
Just who do I think I am? And what am I going to do with myself?
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Unsurprisingly, Rod Stewart has a few stories to tell.
Shockingly, given the man's reputation as a lothario with a considerable dumb blond streak, the singer tells them in a charming, often humble and self-deprecating, and always eminently entertaining fashion throughout "Rod," his autobiography.
Sure, "Rod" boasts its fair share of sex, drugs and debauchery.
None of this is what makes the book such a moving read, though.
Those bits come down to the affable tone Stewart displays throughout the book, whether he's discussing his time with the Faces; recalling the gratitude he feels toward the man who gave him his start in the business as a wee lad, British blues-R&B-rock icon Long John Baldry; lamenting the long string of failed relationships his celebrity had a hand in concocting; or waxing genuinely joyous over the true love he miraculously managed to find with current wife Penny Lancaster, so late in the game.
"Rod" is bittersweet, much like the man's career itself.
After all, Stewart hasn't made a wholly satisfactory rock album since 1977's "Footloose and Fancy Free".
Though it's likely that a healthy portion of the autobiography's audience will be comprised of folks who find Stewart's "Great American Songbook" albums worth listening to, or manage to avoid cringing whenever they hear "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" at a wedding reception, there will surely be many who tackle the book out of love for a Stewart who hasn't existed in decades – the fantastic front man and Sam Cooke-inspired soul-rocker who helped lead the Jeff Beck Group to greatness, fronted the gloriously roughshod Faces, and released a string of killer solo albums before rather abruptly losing the plot.
Yes, much of the Rod Stewart story is a tale of failed promise, of a genuine talent gone horribly awry far too soon.
Throughout "Rod," there are hints that Stewart knows this. He suggests in what seems to be a genuine voice that he would have loved to stay with the Faces forever, if his conflicting desire to run a simultaneous solo career hadn't made the whole thing go belly-up. (Clearly, the drugs and prodigious drinking had something to do with the Faces' demise, too.)
"Mac (Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan) wouldn't believe it, but right to the end, right until it became clear that Woody (guitarist Ron Wood) was off, I wanted to be in the Faces – wanted to continue to be a part of it. I always had. I didn't want to strike out on my own. Striking out on my own wasn't really in my nature. If I could have been a member of the Faces for the rest of my life, I would've been happy."
Whoa. Let that one sink in. And allow yourself to get misty-eyed while contemplating what might have been. I certainly did as much, after rereading this particular paragraph a dozen times, searching for a trace of sarcasm or a hint of the disingenuous. Sigh.
Of course, there's the other Rod, too, and he sticks his rooster's hairdo above the parapet from time to time to have his "I've no regrets, mate" say.
Here's our hero defending himself for his '80s-length lapse into self-parody:
"And, incidentally, I never thought in this period that the 'being a rock star' aspect of being a rock star was beside the point, or even something I needed to apologize for. On the contrary, it seemed to me a) where an awful lot of the fun was, and b) exactly what one had signed up for in the first place. That was the deal, surely. If I hadn't considered the drinking/shagging/carrying-on to be at least a part of my terms of employment – and if I hadn't done my best to hold my end up as nobly as possible in those areas – I would have felt I was letting down the union."
Cue the slideshow of the breathtakingly beautiful women Stewart has spent his time with (and his heart on) over the years here. Now tell yourself you're not the least bit envious.
"Rod" offers many gifts, most of them fleeting, but all of them of the heart-warming, grin-inducing variety. wPrincipal among them, however, is the manner in which reading the book urges you to go back to those Faces, Jeff Beck Group and early solo albums for a fresh listen. And when you do, you find that, like the old raincoat that won't ever let you down, they're still there, still, frankly, as awesome as they were the first time you heard them.
Maybe Stewart served well and with dignity for a mere 10 years, and then spent 30 more squandering his credibility and having one hell of a good time while doing so.
While reading "Rod," you'll want to forgive him for it, and ask him if he fancies stopping down the pub for a jar or two.
Rod: The Autobiography
By Rod Stewart
380 pages, $27
Jeff Miers is The News' Pop Music Critic.


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By the time you read this, the 35th annual Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble, one of only a half-dozen area races dating back to the 1970s, likely will be finished and in the record books.
But another one of those classic races is a mere 16 days away, and its 35th edition features sweeping changes meant to improve the race.
No double loop
The Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon, which originated in 1978 as the Island Marathon on the Isle of Palms, is Dec. 8 and will debut new courses for both events.
Most notably, organizers have eliminated the marathon's infamous double loop that so many runners have complained about over the years and moved the start and finish lines for both races to get rid of two awkward, 90-degree turns within the first half-mile of the starting line. In fact, the first turn doesn't take place until about 200 meters from Mile 1.
This will be the first time since 1999 that the marathon hasn't had a double-loop, according to longtime Kiawah Island Marathon volunteer Mike Chodnicki.
"It's a better course," said Chodnicki, a former Charleston Running Club president whom Kiawah officials consulted.
See the bridge?
The changes also are expected to alleviate another problem: Faster marathoners have to run around and dodge half-marathon joggers and walkers.
The marathon and half-marathon courses split at mile 11.5 and don't rejoin until about a mile and half from the finish line.
Kiawah race director Liz King predicts the changes, along with other efforts, will make the race "one of the most well-attended marathons we've ever had."
King said the changes are possible because roads and development have opened up new areas of Kiawah for the race, many of which go through maritime forest and offer sweeping marsh vistas. In fact, at Mile 15, marathoners will be able to see a distant Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge if, and this is a big if, it's a clear day.
"It has given us the ability to let our runners see all of those views and vistas. It's something we wanted to highlight. That's why they come to Kiawah. It's such a beautiful spot to run," King said.
Supply and demand
Changes also come as demand to run Kiawah has been waning the past two years.
Gone are the days when runners, particularly those in the half-marathon, had to be on the ball and sign up within days of registration opening in late August or early September.
In fact, some who missed out often made desperate pleas for race bibs at online sellers' sites.
What happened?
Kiawah, which used to be one of the few options to run a marathon or half late in the fall season in the Carolinas and Georgia, slowly got squeezed by Charlotte's Thunder Road, Raleigh's City of Oaks and Savannah's Rock 'n' Roll in November and the Charleston Marathon in January.
Though Kiawah always has capped its total number of participants, organizers started to watch finisher numbers erode.
The marathon, the title event, has lost more than 110 runners for two years straight, from 990 in 2009 to 761 in 2011.
And while the half is more steady, ranging around 2,300, it was starting to show signs of slipping in the past two years, as well.
Local outreach
I've always thought Kiawah did a fine job on the event, especially with the food and refreshments post-race, for a relatively small marathon.
However, many local runners think the race fees were pricey (believe me, fees are lower than major marathons) and didn't like the fact that Kiawah tried to get commitments for staying on the island for two nights. Those who don't usually have to park outside the gate and get bused in.
Kiawah addressed the race fees, as well, offering early bird incentives for this year's race as low as $60 for the marathon and $50 for the half in the weeks following last year's race.
And to improve convenience, Kiawah will be offering in-person packet pickup next weekend (noon-4 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1) at the Charleston Area Senior Center, 259 Meeting St. next to Jestine's Kitchen downtown. The pickup is for people who registered by Nov. 18.
As for the race closing to registration, King said she expects both races to remain open until Dec. 7.
Go to www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/kiawah-island-marathon.
Increasingly, more participants in the Kiawah Island Half Marathon are having fun while challenging themselves to running 13.1 miles. Here, a couple dresses as movie couple Forrest Gump and Jenny.×
With the Kiawah Island Half Marathon falling just weeks before Christmas, some runners show their holiday spirit as they run the 13.1-mile course.×
This years Kiawah Island Marathon starting and finishing lines, along with the courses, have been changed in an effort to make the event more efficient and accommodating.×
You dont have to be an elite runner to have a competitive streak, especially during a marathon such as the Kiawah Island Marathon.×


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The players he will inherit are too young to remember him as the point guard at Duke, as the steadying influence on a team that appeared in three Final Fours and won consecutive national championships in the early 1990s. Bobby Hurley's greatest days on the court in most cases predate their birth and in all cases predate their awareness of the game of basketball.
But there's cachet in the Hurley name. It resonates with instant credibility. And the hope at UB is that it also translates into the next step in the program's ascent – a Mid-American Conference Tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
UB made it official Tuesday afternoon at Alumni Arena, with athletic director Danny White introducing Hurley as the Bulls' new head coach to a crowd that included players, alumni and supporters. It's an intriguing hire in that Hurley is part of one of the most renowned basketball families in the country. At the same time, he never has been a head coach, only returned to the college basketball scene three years ago and declined a lower level Division I head job at the end of last season.
One of the most distinguished players in the illustrious history of Duke basketball, Hurley, 41, spent the last three seasons as an assistant/associate head coach to his brother Danny. They were together for two seasons at Wagner College, and then Bobby turned down the head coaching job with the Seahawks when Danny accepted the head job at Rhode Island – replacing current Canisius coach Jim Baron.
Bobby followed his brother to the Atlantic 10 and spent this last season as an associate head coach with the Rams (8-21, 3-13). Before 2010, his involvement in the game over the previous 10 years had been on the periphery.
"I still stayed involved, running camps in the summer," Hurley said. "The unique opportunity to do it with my brother, someone that I trusted, and I knew how talented he was as a coach, was a great entry point for me into the college game."
Hurley's hiring draws some parallels to when former AD Warde Manuel scoured the outskirts to bring in former Heisman Trophy finalist Turner Gill as UB's head football coach in December 2005. But White pointed out that one of the differences is that Hurley has recent college coaching experience.
"There's two different ways to go," White said. "You could look at those who have reached the chair, maybe had experiences that got them out of the chair, and give them another opportunity. Or you can catch them on their way up. We looked at both options.
"Again, it was about fit. We kind of like the idea of catching somebody on their way. We feel like he's the next big star in college coaching."
Hurley replaces Reggie Witherspoon, who was dismissed March 15 after 14 years on the UB sidelines. The bonds between Witherspoon and his players run deep. Hurley took steps to bridge the gap earlier in the day.
"I addressed the team a little earlier and I feel like hopefully I have their support," Hurley said. "I think that what they're going to get from me is a guy that has a ton of energy, that on the court really understands the game of basketball at a pretty high level. I will tirelessly work to really get a great feel, a great handle for who they are as players and people.
"My message to the players a little while ago was the answers are in this room," Hurley said. "It's got to start with the players who are in the locker room. … It's a veteran team. This is their chance. It's a sprint."
The next few weeks likely will determine if UB retains the players scheduled to return on a team that has MAC title aspirations next season. Bulls great Turner Battle, an assistant under Witherspoon, said he and the other coaches continue to urge the players to remain united at UB.
White made quick work of a national coaching search, tapping resources that included his former coach (Mike Brey at Notre Dame) and the Duke basketball family, including head coach Mike Krzyzewski. White's father, Kevin, is the athletic director at Duke. The road led to Hurley.
"Basketball's in him; it's in his soul," White said. "As you talk to him, and we spent hours together, he's got a great feel for the game … and his experiences as a player working for arguably the most respected basketball coach in the world at any level."
Hurley said he favors an uptempo style of play but not at the expense of sound decision-making. He's also a stickler for dedicated defense, calling it the foundation of all successful teams. And it all begins away from the bright lights.
Hurley, the son of legendary St. Anthony's head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Hurley, has ties to Western New York in the form of Nichols graduate Christian Laettner. The two were teammates on the Duke team that went to three Final Fours and won back-to-back national titles beginning in 1991. Hurley said he had not spoken with Laettner before taking the job.
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having bought volume 1,2,4,5 of ghost in the shell my comments on it are this. the graphics are supurb the storyline iss fantastic, the only problem i have with the film is the character keys. there is a very ass licky approach to the female lead, who is always in charge and never seems to get anything wrong. the mens parts in the films seem to be slightly subserviant and dont seem to have thier hearts in the battles. also when people die there doesnt seem to any real loss felt, as if those who are getting killed dont matter to the over all storyline. i feel the men need to be more fearless and the female lead needs to be more compasssionate. the music in the story is great and i do really like the film, its just that it doesnt seem to be real enough, there isnt enough to draw me into the story and make me really feel for the characters.
Well, there's the films for you. Stand Alone Complex does a better job in terms of character development, if that's what you're looking for. "After a thousand battles, one only sees death!" -Chaos Space Marine Predator (Warhammer 40,000)
I agree with you on the charater keys. But at the same time they are all mostly machine now. Major is all machine except for a few brain cells. I think thats a part of the point of the show. The more we rely on machines to do our fighting we for get why were fighting and lose part of our humanity for doing so. Thats just my take on it.
is ghost in a shell good? if so i might watch it
~Nan Kuru Nai-Sah~
Ghost in the Shell the series is a little confusing at first, i'd recommend you watch the films first to familiarize yourself with the major concepts in the show.
But the second movie will catch you off you guard. Is life reality or is it a mirror image of what you want it to be?


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A new program in Upshur County Schools recognizes a local face in education each month.
The Board of Education recognized the first two teachers to receive the award with a plaque at Tuesday's meeting. Both teachers receiving the honor are employees of Buckhannon Academy Elementary School.
Kim Lantz, a Title I teacher, was awarded the plaque for October, and Kristen Irvine, a third-grade teacher, was awarded the plaque for November.
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The Inter-Mountain photo by Melissa Toothman
Kim Lantz, left, a Title I teacher at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, is recognized as the October Teacher of the Month Tuesday at the Upshur County Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Scott Lampinen presents her award.
The Inter-Mountain photo by Melissa Toothman
Kristen Irvine, left, a third-grade teacher at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, is recognized as the November Teacher of the Month Tuesday at the Upshur County Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Scott Lampinen presents her award.
"We're very proud of our employees of the month," Superintendent Scott Lampinen said.
The teacher of the month is selected by their peers.
"We think it's real important to let peers do the nomination," Lampinen said.
Lampinen read some of the peer comments given about Lantz and Irvine.
Lantz strives to have students become well-rounded citizens in the school through quality reading instruction, and provides the encouragement and opportunities to inspire students to read outside of school, Lampinen said. Lantz also spends time outside of the school day to provide students with those opportunities.
Lampinen said Irvine was involved in many school committees, along with playground, social and behavioral programs. He said she works hard with individual students to help improve their behavior and learning abilities. Irvine recently earned her Master's Degree in reading and attends workshops and conferences to further increase her knowledge of reading.
At the end of each year, Lampinen said a special dinner for the winners will be catered by Buckhannon-Upshur High School Pro-Start.
Lampinen announced that Union Elementary School was approved for its third consecutive Innovation Zone Grant from the Department of Education. The school received $50,000 to continue genre study and focus on helping students with drop-out prevention.
"We're very pleased and proud of Union," Lampinen said.
Also during the meeting, two Local School Improvement Council reports were presented.
"We're really excited about the promise this year holds," said Sabrina Skidmore, the principal of Buckhannon Academy Elementary School.
WESTEST scores decreased in the proficiency of students at mastery or above in reading/language arts, dropping from 47.7 percent to 43.57 percent. Student proficiency in math increased from 43.5 percent to 46.6 percent.
The school board also heard from another local elementary school committee.
"Our school is like family," Hodgesville Elementary School principal Ann Mickley said. "We all work together to help every student become successful."
The school placed first in the county and 28th in the state in language arts scores on the WESTEST. Attendance for Hodgesville Elementary School last year was more than 94 percent, according to the LSIC report.
During the school's presentation, Faculty Senate president Chris Ware said that the school is overcrowded. Special education, speech, art, music, counseling and the computer lab compete for the same space, he said, adding that one small room and one classroom are currently utilized for all of those programs.
According to the LSIC report, building expansion is on the list of items the school would like to address. School officials also requested an updated public address system, walk-in cooler, gym sound insulation, playground, drainage and math and reading coaches. Ware said the reason for adding a walk-in cooler to the school kitchen was to clear the space taken by the coolers in the cafeteria.


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A new study published in the journal Nature identified a possible cause for this discrepancy. It identifies a natural, cyclical flow of atmospheric energy around the Arctic Circle. A team of researchers, led by Rune Graversen of Stockholm University, conclude this energy flow may be responsible for the majority of recent Arctic warming.
The study specifically rules out global warming or albedo changes from snow and ice loss as the cause, due to the "vertical structure" of the warming ... the observed warming has been much too weak near the ground, and too high in the stratosphere and upper troposphere.
This study follows hot on the heels of research by NASA, which identified "unusual winds" for rapid Arctic ice retreat. The wind patterns, set up by atmospheric conditions from the Arctic Oscillation, began rapidly pushing ice into the Transpolar Drift Stream, a current which quickly sped the ice into warmer waters.
A second NASA team, using data from the the GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) satellite, recently concluded that changes in the Arctic Oscillation were "mostly decadal in nature", rather than driven by global warming.
quote: by Rovemelt on January 7, 2008 at 12:03 AMWhat part of this sentence from Graversen don't you understand?"Many models suggest an increase in energy transport when more greenhouse gases are introduced into them," he said.
quote: The recent warming of the Earth's surface is most probably due to an increase of atmospheric greenhouse-gas concentrations. (8) Although most greenhouse gases are fairly uniformly distributed around the globe, the temperature response to greenhouse-gas forcing is thought to be larger in polar than equatorial regions.
quote: Our results do not imply that studies based on models forced by anticipated future CO2 levels are misleading when they point to the importance of the snow and ice feedbacks. It is likely that a further substantial reduction of the summer ice-cover would strengthen these feedbacks and they could become the dominant mechanism underlying a future Arctic temperature amplification. Much of the present warming, however, appears to be linked to other processes, such as atmospheric energy transports.
quote: As scientists, we understand the dangers of nuclear weapons and their devastating effects, and we are learning how human activities and technologies are affecting climate systems in ways that may forever change life on Earth," said BAS member Stephen Hawking, the renowned cosmologist and mathematician."As citizens of the world, we have a duty to alert the public to the unnecessary risks that we live with every day, and to the perils we foresee if governments and societies do not take action now to render nuclear weapons obsolete and to prevent further climate change.
quote: But the models we have right now are our best tools to explain what is happening and what will happen in the future.
quote: The last 25 years constitute a period of more complete and accurate observations and more realistic modeling efforts. Yet the models are seen to disagree with the observations. We suggest, therefore, that projections of future climate based on these models be viewed with much caution.


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After serving as President and CEO of the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Carlos Linares established a management consulting practice where he serves a clientele of business and community leaders, Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations in need of strategic management and organizational development. Carlos graduated from Westminster in 2001 with a degree in international business; he went on to earn an MBA from Westminster in 2005. Carlos is active in community affairs and serves on a number of business, education, government, and philanthropic boards. This work allows him to engage in dialogue about social responsibility, ethical awareness, and diversity. Carlos is also an adjunct faculty member at Westminster, giving him the opportunity to be a leader for students and their own academic and professional development.


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After her bitter divorce battle, Adrienne Maloof is apparently getting back into the dating scene with a little help from rock royalty two decades her junior.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 51, has been getting close with Sean Stewart, 32, son of the legendary British rocker Rod Stewart.
"Adrienne is enjoying dating," a source close to Maloof tells PEOPLE.
The pair were spotted kissing as they left the Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Maloof later told TMZ.com of their age difference: "Age is just a number."
She added: "It's about how good of a person you are. ... [Sean] is a very funny guy. He's very giving, he mentors at the mission, works with at-risk children, and gives his time and money to get children off the streets."
Stewart has had his share of bumps in the road, too. He appeared on season 2 of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew after battling substance abuse.
The Stewart men have a thing for older women. Rod's first big hit, back in 1971, was "Maggie May," which told the autobiographical story of a young man involved with an older woman.
Reporting by RAHA LEWIS
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Adrienne Maloof Steps Out with Sean Stewart
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Rule of Law in Malaysia: A Race to the Bottom?
However, several issues and events which happened in the last 3 years have put the whole foundation through a stringent test.
Fundamental issue such as freedom of speech, assembly and association has created a lot more confusion and controversy that what was supposed to be a straight forward answer. In a democratic country, the rights to speak up, assemble and to form/participate in an association are almost certainly protected by a democratic constitution.
In fact, these rights are the basic pillars of a democracy. These rights should be accorded fairly to all citizens without prejudice. These rights are to be protected by the constitution, interpreted justly by the judiciary and enforced fairly by the enforcement authorities.
Civil society would play a role as a watch dog to ensure that any attempt to usurp or distort these rights is severely criticised and opposed. Even a government is duty bound to govern and function within the democratic and constitutional framework.
There are many benefits for a society/nation which practices the rule of law. A proper adherence to the rule of law does not only provide protection for all regardless of ethnicity, creed or social status but it could dissuade abuse of power and promote accountability.
Any branch of power should always be mindful that there is a check-and-balance mechanism to ensure it acts in accordance to the constitution.
Rule of law helps to promote international trade and investment. Rule of law offers consistency and predictability to the application and enforcement of corporate law. It helps to pacify foreign investors who are not familiar with this country that their investment is safe.
Now, back to Malaysia, why am I suggesting that we might be racing to the bottom in regards to the rule of law?
1. Public institutions losing its credibility and aura of being democratic. In Malaysia, we should ask which public institution is still enjoying a good image for being trustable and credible? If you cannot name me some and do it quickly, then there is a problem with rule of law in Malaysia. Building institutions, credible ones, is a key tenet of a democracy. It is important not to allow the concentration of power in the hands of certain individuals or non-inclusive institutions.
2. Concentration of power in the hands of a few personalities. Public institutions in the country do not function independently of a few personalities. Politicians are in control of these institutions and not their legal and constitutional jurisdiction and role. Many were quick to blame it on Mahathirism but we should admit that a lack of appreciation of democratic values had allowed Mahathir to manipulate these institutions and the system to his regime's advantage.
3. Lack of public awareness on key democracy enablers e.g. rule of law, separation of power, role of elected representatives, individual rights, constitutional rights and nation building. A lack of awareness and knowledge is not only demonstrated by the common public but heads of public institutions who think that they are supposed to be grateful to the government of the day for their appointments.
4. Abuse of power and inappropriate use of state coercive power. This is the worse form of action which could dampen and destroy public confidence in these institutions and their officials. You do not need me to elaborate on examples of abuse of power by public institutions. I am sure you could list me 10 examples within a few minutes. It does not augur well for Malaysia and our global ambition.
It is important for all of us to pause for a while to reflect on what we should and can do for this country. Sadly, this country, a beautiful land blessed with the best of scenery and resources, deserves better. To be listed as one of the top 10 countries suffering worst brain drain is both painful and unbelievable. This country is neither Somalia nor Iraq.
How many of us realize that we are caught in a perpetual decline? Meaning while we remain sluggish, our neighbours are improving very quickly. It means vis-a-vis we are actually suffering from a competitive decline.
What can we do? What can be done? How can we impact change so that Malaysia can reverse the decline?
These questions have become more pertinent than ever if you care for Malaysia.
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The foundation of rule of law states that there is only one set of law that states that all Malaysians must abide to.But since these ignorant Umno GOM has been in power for five decades they think that the country is their own personal piggy bank and belongs to them,that they have another set of law for them and their cronies.
Just look at the mass plundering of the people's bank.Look at the mansions these pariah bastards of Barisan politicians and their cronies live in.Hundreds of billions of the peoples money have being robbed by these robber barons.But where is the MACC.Then one of the small time scumbag pariah snatch thief who owned a mansion rumoured to be worth 15-20 million ringgit make a false report of corruption of a few thousand ringgit and the MACC immediately swung into action.
This ex mb Khir Toyo being a dentist by profession can work till the rest of his life and cannot afford to buy a junk dishwasher so how can he afford such a huge mansion.He must have sold his wives and daughters to buy the house if not for corrupted money.Or else where does the money come from.And because of this bastard an innocent man has being murdered by officers of the MACC.
Then we have citizens on candle light vigils and wearing yellow being arrested for subversive elements.But when the Umno youth set loose 600 of their gangster bikers to terrorised the people in the middle of busy PJ they have the blessing of the PDRM and GOM.Its a wonder if these animals will be around after GE 13th.
Malaysia's FDI is set to be on par with Myanmar and Cambodia.The last time,a year ago I read it was on par with Vietnam.Now a year later it has to be behind Vietnam.
During the time when Lim Chong Eu was CM of Penang,FDI was on a parabolic uptrend.LCE the master of FTZ,who started the first FTZ in Bayan Lepas was the one who got the ball for FDI really rolling.If you leave it to the Umnoputras,we can wait until the cows came home in Cambodia and we will still not be able to see daylight.Just look,in the seventies we were the favourites among foreign investors,because of our peaceful,stable and democratic government.
Mass corruption,racial and religious indiscrimination and the authoritarian undemocratic government has set foreign investors scrambling to neighbouring countries.Singapore,Taiwan and South Korea who were on par with us have gone on to be developed nations while we are struggling to keep our developing nation's status.
Indonesia,Thailand and Philliphines the troublespots of our region has come back with a vengence.Look at communists China and Vietnam.In 10-15 years time China will become the world's largest economy surpassing the United States.We are the only country in the world to be going backwards in everything.
From a model democratic country to an authoritarian kankaroo court nation.From an foreign investors favourite destination to an foreign investors most shunned destination.From one of the natural resources richest country to an almost expleted resource poor bankrupt nation.Malaysians please go figure if Malaysia needs these Umnoputras for another 54 years.
This is the best joke of the day - "going back to Tun Razak's time". After all these years, there are now only two Indian ministers as if it's something to shout about.
So what if there are 10 Indian ministers in the cabinet? Does it make any difference to the average Indian on the street? What if they give 20 ministers to MCA? Is it going to get them the Chinese support?
The rakyat have already realised all of BN's cheap racist tricks. Who cares if you have 100 Indians, Chinese, Kadazan, Dayak, whatever ministers in your cabinet? In the end, all are destined to be running dogs for Umno.
One real person fighting for justice like Ambiga Sreenevasan is worth more than 1,000 Indian ministers in Umno's cabinet.
Your thoughts reminded me of what someone had said. "It is not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country."
At this crucial juncture which our nation is positioned, it is imperative that all like-minded Malaysians should stand united to turn the tide so to speak. The current regime has provened itself that 54 years of running the nation and bringing it to such a state has triggered the clarion call that enough is enough. The current regime has to go to make way for a better government. Let's do it through the democratic process at the 13GE. The incumbents have assured electoral reforms, which I hope is not one bag of hot air.
What can we do? What can be done?
The answer is simple-change the government!(since they don't want to change).
Under this 1Malaysia regime, we have only seen repression of our democratic rights and institutions. Unless Najib can reverse this backsliding into the tyranny of the Mahathir years, we may well remember him as Bapa Kezaliman.
Increasing the rakyat is pondering about the fundamental issue of a fatal systemic lack of backbone
On the Net and via Twitter they are voicing out more and more about the PM, his cousin the Home Minister, and assorted ministers who simply do not appear to be able to lead with clear, logical and fair firmness in the face of political expediencies dictated by racial, sectarian and ulterior personal interests.
Far from being statesmen, they shamelessly flip-flop, try to weave tai-chi style around issues and questions that would prove highly detrimental to themselves if they tried to answer, spew ghastily mangled "interpretations" of laws, deny/twist earlier statements when challenged to honour their words and if all else fails threaten or even use draconian laws with bombastic charges like waging war against the Agong or jeopardising national security.
Like Ambiga said in her speech in Exeter University, we have a question of rule of law vs rule by law.
When Najib still tries to tai-chi his way around a simple direct question posed to him at the Malaysian Student Leaders Summit about whether he is Malaysian first or Malay first, compared to the DPM's direct response previously of being "Malay first and Malaysian next", can the rakyat be blamed for wondering just sort of PM he is?
Indeed, going by the growing volume of postings hammering Najib and his cousin Hisham, it would appear that there is scant doubt in many Malaysians' minds that where the rule of law is concerned, who the worst culprits are in the race to the bottom.
There are those who are bent on pitting race against race and religion against religion. Even if there are some who evangelise, that does not mean that Christians as a whole show no respect for Islam or that there is a Christian conspiracy to Christianise Malaysia.
We must decide as Malaysians the direction we must go as a nation. We can choose to bleed the nation dry with internecine strife. Or we can resolve as we did before, respecting one another without interfering with the way each of us practices our faith.
Christians believe in the truths revealed in their Holy Books just as Muslims believe in the truths revealed in their Holy Books. Similarly with the others. All religions emphasise good conduct. All religions reject evil. Killing is wrong as is stealing and adultery and rape. These are values that are common to all religions.
So we can take a positive view of all religions and move on. The problem with organisations like Jais is that they have to justify their existence.
On another note, what is our so called "efficient and fair" PDRM doing all this while??. Many months have passed: what's the outcome of the investigation of the alleged Christian plot in Penang to take over Islam as the official religion?
If it is not true then charge the bloggers, Utusan Malaysia and one ex-DAP member for making false accusations to incite unrest in the country. We are still waiting for the outcome of the investigation. Don't think that we have forgotten about it.
Here we go again, another fiasco in the making, another circus display of 'misplaced' governance that makes you wonder if anyone in the country is safe from the authorities anymore and if intelligence is no longer a pre-requisite to work for its religious department.
Any government with goons running around and gate-crashing other people's party must be a worry to citizens anywhere. The Malaysiakini report on the 'illegal' and unconstitutional Jais raidon the Dream Centre, a community place run by the Damansara Utama Methodist Church, reflects a government department with nothing better to do than harass law-abiding citizens going about their business peacefully.
With thirty enforcement staff led on a wild goose chase when they could be more productively employed during the season of Ramadan is indeed bewildering but not unexpected when you follow the script of an unholy plot and belong to Malaysia's version of the Keystone Cops, those comical cops always chasing someone but only making fools of themselves and making us laugh at their expense.
But the Jais raid on the Dream Centre is no laughing matter.
It is an attack on the constitutional rights of citizens and an unprecedented low on the persecution of the legitimate activities of citizens in the country by a government department that seems to act with intrusive impunity and that gets more ridiculous by the day. Is religious paranoia following after race that has failed to divide Malaysians after the evident show of unity by Malaysians of all races during the Bersih 2.0 event? They accused certain Muslims and now they are accusing Christians. Who's next?. Really disgusting!!!
1.8m for facebook? is that rite? i am no computer geek.
- supriya said...
Is this your Law and rules? Why Malaysia Euro star express courier
service team playing game with me? Who is responsible about my money?
you call then ans ask them why they are fooling one Nepali innocent
Who is wrong people? Euro star express courier is true serves?
My friend send me some gift for me and my son from UK but still i
didn't received that package. everyone said i lost my package. But Why?
so many time i paid money for Euro star express courier. Now Who will
give me the money that I spend for Malaysia Euro star express courier
office? I don't know anything just help me
to return my package whatever I paid money for that Malaysia team
service team. That
team played with my innocence very badly. I felt that Nepalis far
better in laws and responsibility then yours. Teams tricks
and conspiracy, I couldn't understand at the beginning as I was
innocent Nepali lady.


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One of the most hotly contested congressional races in America comes to a close tonight, though the razor-thin margin between Kathleen C. Hochul and Chris Collins means that every last vote may have to be counted before a winner is declared.
With the latest Siena Research Institute poll conducted for The Buffalo News and WGRZ-TV showing a virtual tie between Democratic incumbent Hochul and Republican challenger Collins, voters in eight Western New York counties may face a long wait for results tonight.
Polls are open throughout New York State from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and when polls close, elections officials face the task of counting more than the usual number of votes. That's because they anticipate the heavy turnout that traditionally marks a presidential election.
"It's usually in the 70th percentile," said Dennis E. Ward, Democratic commissioner on the Erie County Board of Elections, adding that the closeness of the Collins-Hochul contest in the 27th Congressional District could hinge on counting absentee and affidavit votes.
As a result, he said, elections officials are already preparing for the possibility that absentee ballots from the Erie County portion of the 27th District – about 30 percent of the 22,000 absentee and 8,000 affidavit votes received countywide – could prove crucial.
"Every one vote could count," he said, pointing out the phrase that may prove more than a cliché tonight.
Already, campaign officials are paying close attention to the absentee ballots. Collins adviser Christopher M. Grant said his camp is heartened by what appears to be a "significant" Republican advantage.
He pointed out that while Niagara County has a 39 percent Republican registration, 53 percent of the absentee ballots have been determined as Republican and 36 percent Democratic. In Livingston County, with a 47 to 29 percent Republican-over-Democrat registration edge, 54 percent of absentees have been preliminarily identified as originating with Republicans.
Similar results are reported throughout the district, Grant said.
"We're seeing Republicans, on average, coming back at a rate about 8 percent higher than registration, while the Democrats are less than 1 percent higher," he said. "It shows the Republicans are more enthusiastic. They're sending the ballots back at a higher rate than the Democrats."
Will any one area of the district provide an early clue about which way the race may end?
Hochul herself last week advised to "watch Wyoming County," the state's most Republican county. She theorized that a good showing there could point to an encouraging result for her.
Meanwhile, State Sen. George D. Maziarz, R-Newfane, said his home turf could provide the same clue.
"Niagara County could very well prove the linchpin," he said.
The newly drawn 27th represents the most Republican district in all of New York State, but Hochul has still managed to mount a strong challenge after winning a 2011 special election – also in GOP turf.
As a result, more than $5 million has so far been spent on the race, mostly on television advertising in the Rochester and Buffalo media markets. And the importance of the seat to both parties was underscored by appearances for Collins by House Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, and for Hochul by former President Bill Clinton and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
Though state officials such as Democratic Assemblywoman Deborah J. Glick of Manhattan have expressed concern that the state's new voting process could cause problems if confused voters incorrectly mark their ballots, Ward said he is expecting few problems.
In the third year of the new electronic voting process, he said, the system works.
"People are getting better at it," he said. "Fewer and fewer people mismark the ballot."
Ward said that scanners counting the ballots are "extraordinarily sensitive" and that any marks inside the circles on paper ballots are counted.
Hochul and Collins are not the only candidates competing for a congressional seat in Western New York today, even if they have generated the most interest.
Republican Michael H. Madigan of Grand Island is challenging Democratic incumbent Brian Higgins of Buffalo in the 26th District, while Democrat Nate Shinagawa of Ithaca has run a spirited contest against Republican incumbent Tom Reed of Corning in District 23.
The other big contest gaining statewide attention is the furious battle for the 60th District seat in the State Senate, where Republican Mark J. Grisanti of Buffalo is fighting to retain his seat in an overwhelmingly Democratic district. He faces Democrat Michael L. Amodeo of Hamburg and Charles M. Swanick of Kenmore on the Conservative line. Gregory L. Davis on the Working Families line has not waged an active campaign.
While most of the area's Assembly races have been low-key, the 145th District battle in Niagara County between Republican incumbent John D. Ceretto of Lewiston and Democrat Robert M. Restaino of Niagara Falls has morphed into a major contest. Maziarz recently described it as possibly the "premier race" in the Assembly this year.
In two significant elections on the local level, voters in West Seneca and Alden will decide whether to "upsize" their town boards after earlier voting to reduce their legislative bodies to three members.
Supporters of all candidates and party volunteers will also be out in force today, knocking on doors, making phone calls and offering rides so voters can get to the polls.
State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said Monday that he has established an Election Day hotline to help ensure that minority language voters, the disabled and others are able to cast effective ballots today. He urged voters to call (800) 771-7755 any time between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. to report problems at the polls.
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