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The Threepenny Opera ( 2011)
Play with music after John Gay's The Beggar Opera, in Three Acts
Music by Kurt Weill German translation by Elisabeth Hauptmann; adaptation and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht
English translation of the dialog by Robert MacDonlad
English translation of the lyrics by Jeremy Sams
Directed by Halena Kays
Music Directed by Lyn Koenning
February 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 8:00 PM
February 20 and 27 at 2:00 PM
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
A milestone of 20th century musical theater, The Threepenny Opera (Die Dreigroschenoper) rolls on unstoppably into the 21st. In their opera "by and for beggars," composer Kurt Weill (1900–1950) and playwright Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956) transformed saccharine, old-fashioned opera and operetta forms, incorporating a sharp political perspective and the sound of 1920s Berlin dance bands and cabaret. Weill's acid harmonies and Brecht's biting texts created a revolutionary new musical theater that inspired such subsequent hits as Cabaret, Chicago, and Urinetown. The show's opening number, "Mack the Knife," became one of the top popular songs of the century.
Press and Reviews:
• The Threepenny Opera Press Release
• Austin Chronicle - Review by Avimaan Syam - 2/24/11
• austinist.com - Review by Georgia Young - 2/24/11
• AustinLiveTheatre.com - Review by Michael Meigs - 2/27/11
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Brazilian businessman creates web portal for volunteers
15 August 2003
Marcos Wettreich, Presiden of Ibest, developed a web portal, Ajuda Brazil that help volunteer-matching services. "It is a meeting point between those who want to help and those who need it," Wettreich said, "The internet provides the appropriate environment for these interactions."
The portal now has 131 volunteer organizations in its database. Wettreich aims to reach 40,000 volunteers by the end of this year.


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Can you define these popular missing words?
a wolf, timber wolf in spanish
The lobo resembled a wolf.
od uživatele Alicia P. 07. květen 2003
Adjective describing guys who use shady and sometimes creepy techniques to pick-up girls at bars. For example, inviting one girl to a giant "afterparty" at the guy's apartment upon the bar's closure, but not telling anyone else. Or stealing the girl's keys so she has to stop by the apartment to pick them up.
He invited me to an afterparty at his place, but then there was no one there but me and him. That's so lobo.
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The most badass comic book character ever. Lobo is an alien who's always stomping peoples faces in on planet Eart.
Be sure to check out the Lobo Christmas edition comic book! He shows Santa who's boss!
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adj. 1. One who frags you without you knowing. 2. Provider of lumber and undead minions. 3. see fraggin bastich
LoBo fraged me. I never saw him coming.
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A word used to describe someone stupid or retarded or just overall negative. Usually not used when trying to hurt people, more like a joke.
That guy is such a lobo.
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The stank that you smell when you go down on bar skanks.
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A better-than-average, gravity-defying ninja duel leads to an epic chase — by leaps, swings and zip lines — through the Himalayas in the big set-piece sequence of G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Villains in red ninja suits chase Snake Eyes and Jinx as they attempt to spirit a captive out of a mountaintop lair. They scamper, by rope, across slopes, swinging their swords.
And when a line is cut, the victim yowls into the void. It may be the most dazzling bit of business of its kind from the age of digital stunts.
The rest of the movie? It's a live-action version of an '80s cartoon that was designed to sell toys. This is Transformers without the Bumblebee Camaro, a lot of action, a few one-liners and a lot of gunplay. And it was entrusted to the director of the Justin Bieber concert documentary. How good can it be?
It's got the biggest body count since last week's Olympus Has Fallen, with stabbings, shootings, blowings to bits. And barely a drop of blood.
But it has Dwayne Johnson, an action hero who knows his way around a raised eyebrow and a catch-phrase. He's a father of two who tells his boss (Channing Tatum) that their little "extraction" from Pakistan (a country described as "a riot with a ZIP code") is so easy that they'll be "home in time for Top Chef." Only they aren't.
COBRA might have been down for the count in the first Joe movie, but this time they have an impostor in the White House (Jonathan Pryce, playing the real president and the fake one) and all manner of evil henchmen and ingenious gadgets.
Things go boom and bodies go down, and the one hour and 50 minutes zip by like, oh, two hours and 10. There's a "nuclear weapons are good for us" message that also seems positively '80s.
At least there are no jive talking, joking and pontificating robots. Just ninjas.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
(C-) Directed by Jon M. Chu. PG-13 (intense sequences of combat violence and martial arts action throughout, and for brief sensuality and language). 110 mins. In wide release.


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Thirty years ago, Adam Ant was a dandy highwayman who you were too scared to mention. He spent his cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention.
"Stand and Deliver," which features those famous opening lyrics, was just one of nine quirky but catchy tunes that Adam (born Stuart Goddard) landed on Top 10 charts in his native England in the early '80s. Born during the tail end of the glam wave in British music, Adam Ant was half myth, half man, conquering audiences both on stage and on MTV dressed as a debonair pirate, with streaks of bold makeup to match his gold lipstick. He even briefly was the star of his own comic book, "The Fantastic Adventures of Adam Ant."
But a foray into acting and a struggle with mental illness (later diagnosed as bipolar disorder) sidetracked Ant from his music. Decades passed. Before a short U.S. club tour last year, fans had begun to wonder if they'd ever see the dandy highwayman in person again.
In a recent interview, Ant called from London. He talked about his new album (take a breath, it's called "Adam Ant Is the Blueblack Hussar Marrying the Gunner's Daughter"), his stint living anonymously in Tennessee and how it was he got to wander through Paul McCartney's house as a kid.
Q: What expectations did you have when you returned to the U.S. to perform?
A: I was very delighted to see the response. It took me six to nine months to get this band together and it'd done quite welling the U.K. with the live stuff, but as I always say, when you go to the USA, it's an entirely different ball game.
Q: Any wrinkles in the set list for this new tour?
A: Obviously people want to hear the hits, and I indeed enjoy playing them. It's not like a task for me; it's more of a challenge because I'm trying to get the songs as good as they can sound, as close to the record without any sampling or nonsense like that. We'll play a half dozen songs from the new album as well.
Q: I heard the new album was influenced by your stay in Tennessee. How did that happen?
A: I was going to get married, and my wife and I — I'm sadly divorced now — we decided to hire a 4x4 in Miami and drive up to Vegas and get married in the Elvis chapel, that was the idea.
But on the route, we stopped in this little town of Dayton for a cup of coffee. I picked up a property magazine — I always look at them — and I saw this advertisement for this wooden A-frame house overlooking the Tennessee Valley. It was one of the best views of the world. So beautiful. Before I knew it ... we settled there. People kind of left me alone.
Q: Nobody knew you?
A: They had no idea who I was. It wasn't until many years later. It's only now that people know I was a singer. Only my next-door neighbor knew. It was a lovely period of my life.
Q: Growing up, do you recall when you first got the spark for music?
A: Yeah, I certainly can. Growing up, there was always a lot of music around the house. My mom used to have a record player. She had such an eclectic taste. She liked Perry Como, but also Sinatra, Tony Bennett. ... I had a babysitter who was kind of a beatnik and she brought in Gene Vincent, Elvis and rock 'n' roll. And that kind of all got absorbed by me.
Q: I've read that your mom's work as a house cleaner helped out, too.
A: My mother used to work for Paul McCartney. So I'd go to Paul McCartney's house after school and go into the rooms. They were doing Magical Mystery Tour. So there'd be the piano and a bass all painted psychedelic. It was just surreal. ... I'm fortunate. I was in London at the right time when this music revolution came along, and I was part of it. I've been very fortunate in my life.


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Twin Soul Magic
Dear Family of Light!
Are You one of those individuals who continue to ask themselves about the nature of a Twin Soul and Divine Reunion? Do You experience magical synchronicity and powerful inner knowing when it comes to this? Or are You one of those individuals who are still confused when it comes to this powerful Truth? In any case, if You are reading these words here, something led You to deepen your Divine remembrance and embrace the Magic that the Twin Soul Divine Reunion brings.
Many individuals still don't understand that the Twin Soul reunion is about magic and synchronicity within Spirit guidance. Because they don't yet understand how the Soul energy is being transferred, they oftentimes confuse someone they meet for their ultimate Beloved ... one who is their Twin Soul in actual physical embodiment. Why does this happen? To understand this, we need to understand the nature of a Twin Soul. Yes, Twin Soul is just one, and the Beloveds are the two within One Soul Essence. They are always connected at this root level, and that is why they are always in direct contact with one another, as they are one both of one Soul. If this one Soul Essence will incarnate into two bodies (usually for the purpose of service to Creation), they will still always remain connected through that same root. So the more one is connected to their Soul Essence, the more they are also connected to their Beloved ... their Divine counterpart.
When the two are being drawn together within their Divine Reunion, magical synchronicites begin to occur ... and besides other forms of connection, this often happens with experiencing the Soul energy transfer through other individuals. For example, we might meet a certain individual on our path, who for a moment, will be able to mirror that Twin Soil energy (the Essence of our Soul) to us. This is how Soul communicates to us and through us, while magically pulling the two Beloveds closer and closer together ... into their Vortex of One Soul Essence! If we are not observant/neutral and aware enough, we might quickly mistake that momentary (depending on how long someone can hold this frequency in their physical vessel) Soul energy transfer and communication for an actual physical reunion of two Beloveds.
The actual physical reunion only happens when both contain the same energy level and are able to maintain it at an equal level ... meaning that they both embody Divine Love on an equal level and are here for the exact same purpose. It is all about the purpose, which cannot be achieved/lived without this perfect synergy between them. In Truth, the process of a Divine Reunion from within to without is so simple and magical, especially when we finally start understanding it at its Core level ... where Source energy truly permeates us. And then we shall see ... that we have never ever truly been apart! We always existed as One ... the eternal Beloveds!
We are all the Beloveds, but those who are the Beloveds on this world are always singing the song of Love. They always feel their Beloved within, and they walk this plane wit their eyes fully open. They never miss a sign, and they speak to each other beyond words and beyond space and time. They are constantly in each other's thoughts, and they share these thoughts of Love with the world, so everyone could remember ... that they are also the Beloved!
Enjoy your quest of the Beloved!
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Will the Middle East Continue to be the Most Dangerous Place on the Planet?
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The only hot war in this hot-cold war region could occur if the status quo changes in Syria. What happens post Assad? There are doubts about unity of territory, social and ethnic cohesion and this fragmentation could lead to chaos and civil war that would have direct implications for Lebanon and the strength of Hezbollah. Here we'll see just how interconnected factions in the region are: If things deteriorate in Syria, the government could ask Hezbollah to attack Israel to divert attention from the rebellion and this could lead to Israel going to war with Lebanon and/or Syria. Hezbollah, in turn, will not launch attacks without consent from Iran. What makes it so interesting is an unspoken, tacit understanding between two mortal enemies, Israel and Iran. Iran will not give Hezbollah the go-ahead to attack Israel and, in return, Israel will not destroy Iran's nuclear sites. Watch out though, because the rhetoric will be the complete opposite.
There will be a lot of heated rhetoric but little chance of full-scale war. The real outcome of this edginess will be a step back for economic integration in the region. The processes for economic co-operation will be undermined; the golden quadrilateral FTA between Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon has already been suspended by Syria, and the business communities in the Middle East will suffer. Integration of banking has suffered and there will not be a revival in 2013. Though Iran and Iraq will move towards greater stability and the Gulf states will generally be fine, the incentive for Western parties to engage with the region will fall.
The real opportunity exists for countries like India, who do not have a big industrial footprint in the Middle Eastern powerhouses of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Even Turkey, though it is losing its role as a mediator, remains an attractive economic proposition.
As Western powers are put off investing because of the perceived instability, Egypt and particularly Saudi Arabia are rolling out the red carpet for Indian investors. Don't be put off by the turmoil: Things will calm down by 2014 and then the Arab nations will look West rather than East. Heavy industry like the automotive, fertiliser and steel sectors can set up manufacturing units in a region with over 400 million relatively prosperous people.
The Chinese understand this and are already in discussions with governments; they did the same thing in the last decade in Africa and are benefiting. Aside from the local market, it is a great base to expand into North Africa and the EU and if you manufacture from a Qualified Industrial Zone in the Middle East, you can export to the USA without any customs duties. India is a much more politically and culturally acceptable partner for Middle Eastern governments than most other interested parties and the Indian private sector must take the lead and set up a manufacturing platform for the future. While the rest of the world is cautious, India has a big opportunity in 2013.
(As told to Shravan Bhat)
Sundeep Waslekar is president of the policy think-tank Strategic Foresight Group. An alumnus of St John's College, Oxford University, he has advised governments across the world on international policy.


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SINTEF (Norwegian: Stiftelsen for industriell og teknisk forskning), headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is the largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia. Every year, SINTEF supports research and development at 2,000 or so Norwegian and overseas companies via its research and development activity.
The acronym SINTEF means "The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research". SINTEF was established at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) in Trondheim in 1950 and expanded rapidly in the following years. The largest expansion came in 1993 when the "Centre for Industrial Research" in Oslo merged with SINTEF and created the SINTEF Oslo campus.
SINTEF has approximately 2000 (2015) employees, most of whom are located in Trondheim, and approximately 350 of whom are in Oslo. There are also offices in Bergen, Stavanger, Tromsø, Raufoss and Ålesund, and Hirtshals, Denmark (the Hirtshals location being a laboratory installation).
Some key figures[edit]
- In 2015, SINTEF had an income of some NOK 3,2 billion.
- Over 90 per cent of the income came from commissions from industry and public administration, and from project funding from the Research Council of Norway. Basic funding from the Research Council amounts to approximately 8 per cent.
- In 2015, SINTEF worked on more than 5400 projects for 3800 different clients. 16 per cent of the income was from 54 countries other tan Norway.
- Some 55 percent of SINTEF's research staff holds a doctoral degree.
SINTEF works in close cooperation with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim and with the University of Oslo (UiO). The cooperation with NTNU involves personnel from NTNU working on SINTEF projects while SINTEF staff teaches at NTNU. In addition, there is extensive use of shared laboratories and equipment. More than 500 persons are employed both by NTNU and SINTEF.
International activities[edit]
In 2015, 16 per cent of SINTEF's turnover came from commissions outside of Norway. Approximately 40 percent of the international turnover comes from research programmes in the EU. These projects have a high priority as SINTEF recognize the necessity of participating in multi-national knowledge development, and because the projects provide access to important networks. SINTEF had in 2015 employees from 70 different countries and customers in 54 countries.
SINTEF has a 25% share of the NATMIG consortium which participates in SESAR Joint Undertaking.
The SINTEF Group consists of the SINTEF Foundation and limited companies. The newest research division, SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, became a part of SINTEF on 1 January 2007 when the Norwegian Building Research Institute formally merged with SINTEF.
- SINTEF Building and Infrastructure[1]
- SINTEF Fishery and Aquaculture[3]
- SINTEF Materials and Chemistry[5]
- SINTEF Energy Research[6]
- SINTEF Petroleum Research[7]
- SINTEF Technology and Society[8] (incorporating former SINTEF Health Research since January 2009)
The limited company SINTEF Holding was established to separate SINTEF's commercial activity from the core activities of research and development. SINTEF Holding is a taxable entity, which comprises strategic ownership and newly established companies.
New enterprises[edit]
SINTEF considers the development of new enterprises as a part of its social responsibility, and promote the commercialization of technology and ideas developed in SINTEF. Over the years, a large number of spin-offs, patents and licencees have originated at SINTEF.
See also[edit]
- Centre for Renewable Energy
- EcoCute
- Gustav Lorentzen (scientist)
- UNINETT A spin-off company
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Below is a letter from
the students of the Batome School in Togo Africa. We translated it from French
and tried to keep it as original as possible.
Association of
November 6, 2011
EPP Batome
Financial help for the
construction of water and sanitary latrines for EPP Batome
We, students of Batome
Primary school by this, are requesting from you
financial support for the construction of a
drinking water well and
sanitation at our school.
In effect, the Batome Primary School was founded
in 1984.
To now we are a total number of 583 students
including 321 girls and 262
boys. Our school does not have hygiene facilities
and clean water.
We come to school with cans of water to
drink. We go the the nearby houses to
satisfy our sanitary needs.
Many of our comrades
leave school because of lack of clean water and
sanitation. All this is not conducive
to our success in school, why we make this
We ask you to please accept the assurances of our
highest consideration.
God bless you
The Students of EPP BatomeHO


text: In one of the more clever ad spots in recent memory, Native presents "An Inaccurate Look at the Making of a Fitzsimmons," a Wes Anderson-esque imagining of what goes into shoe manufacturing. The result is a whimsical interpretation, where buried treasure is unearthed, bananas are found, and mythical shoes are created. The Native team deserves a ton of credit for thinking outside of the box on this one. Check it out.


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Well as much as I love country livin and my neighbors, it's not always picture perfect. Some of you all may remember a post a month or so ago about hard lessons on the farm. Well we tried finding Hank another home and couldn't. We decided to just start keeping him inside the house or putting him in the garage at night. We just couldn't take him to the animal shelter. The neighbor said something that we *thought* meant that he no longer wanted us to get rid of Hank.
Well today we found out differently. Today was my birthday and we spent the morning in Nashville where Joe's football team was recognized before the Music City Football game. Now, you have to know that both Tony's & my dads have passed away. Our neighbor across the street (who detests Hank) has kind of taken Joe under his wing and is a kind of grandfatherly figure. They shoot trap, duck hunt, fish and work around the yard together. But, our neighbor can also be very gruff and self centered at times too unfortunately.
Anyway, we get home this evening and Joe is so excited that he wants to ask Danny if he watched the game and taped it for us. Danny explained that he couldn't get the channel, but then went on to say that he was either going to shoot Hank or call the sheriff because he was barking and keeping him up at night. Poor Joe was in shock. He hated to upset me since it was my birthday, but had to tell his dad. Then Tony had to tell me so that we could talk about how to handle the situation.
It is just SO difficult. Here we go and buy 44 acres and only have 1 neighbor in sight… and while they can be wonderful neighbors sometimes, they seem to just have it out for this dog. They blame him for anything that goes on. We've kept the dog inside since that last issue. We only left him out on Christmas Eve when we had company. Unfortunately our neighbor also had company and supposedly our dog barked and kept them up all night. They never called to tell us. We didn't notice the barking. They just sprung it on my son unexpectedly tonight.
Scripture says "Love your neighbor as yourself" and "as much as it is in your power, live in peace with all men". so I gues Hank has to go. As much as we love him, we can't deal with all of this discord. It has broken Joe's heart because our neighbor seems to not care about our feelings and really seems to want control in this issue. It worries him that he will always try to "control" whatever animals we have. The 2 younger boys are gone to my mom's house right now so we may try to get rid of Hank before they get home. It's just so difficult.
So, lest I make country life sound idealic, I just had to be honest about the issues that we still have to handle. Please pray that God will provide a good home for Hank and help us to love our neighbor even when he doesn't deserve it!


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Garage sales, yard sales, rummage, estate and thrift sales. When the weather warms up, they pop up as fast as dandelions, it seems.
Undeniably, bargain hunters can find good deals at garage sales, but experts advise that buyers will need to visit a lot of sales to learn how to be a savvy shopper.
"I love to go to garage sales," said Helene Gordon of Hartford. "Right now I'm looking for DVDs for my college-age kids to take to school."
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A shopper examines some merchandise recently at garage sale on McCleary Jacoby Road, where there were several sales being held. Bargain hunters said they often look for a streetwide sale.
Gordon says she sets a limit and won't pay more than $2.
Terry Gibbs, who writes an e-newsletter about buying at garage sales and re-selling on eBay for profit, recommends setting a limit on what you're willing to spend, although he admits that while he rarely regrets making purchases, he has regretted walking away from items.
Gordon and her husband, Don, enjoy going to sales together.
"We look through the newspaper and make our plans," Gordon said. "We pick places whose addresses look promising or whole street sales."
The Gordons like to shop for things with a local connection. Recently, they found a book filled with drawings of local buildings.
"It was actually an engineering book with drawings of Youngstown buildings. Many of them were familiar, especially to my mother," said Helene Gordon. "We got so much enjoyment from looking through it and reminiscing."
Community-wide sales, church sales and street-wide sales are favorites of many garage sale enthusiasts.
"Kinsman has been having a town-wide sale in conjunction with the Rotary chicken barbeque for more than 15 years," said Susan Kidd from Kinsman, who has helped coordinate the sale for years.
"People who want to participate sign up at Market Square, and we print up a map of all the sales," said Kidd. The event brings many people to the small town in the northeast corner of Trumbull County.
"The little side streets are packed," said Kidd. "I don't usually get around to the sales, I'm so busy helping downtown."
Technology has made even these humble events high-tech. Websites such as garagesalestracker.com and yardhopper.com offer people a way to advertise their garage sale and allow shoppers to search for garage sales near them. There's even an iPhone application that allows treasure hunters to find sales right in the palm of their hand.
"Generally, if I drive past, I don't turn around," said Kathy Platenak from Vernon. Platenak said she sometimes looks for garage sales in the Free Press, a weekly publication delivered to local residents through the mail.
"Right now I'm looking for kids' clothes for my grandkids," said Platenak. "They can be so much cheaper than buying at consignment stores - people just want to get rid of them."
Another thing Platenak said she might look for at garage sales are aprons. Recently she's given several presentations on vintage aprons to local clubs.
"It would be fun to watch for those," Platenak said.
"My best deal ever was a waffle iron I bought for $8. I used it for years, and when it broke, I could never find one as good," said Platenak. "I definitely got my money's worth out of that."
Platenak said she likes estate sales the best.
"My husband thinks we should have a garage sale this year," Platenak admits. But she's says that's not going to happen.
"When my daughter Amanda is with me, she's always looking for jewelry, and that's fun," said Gordon. "I buy classic toys, like Legos and Lincoln Logs that my kids loved and my grandchildren always get those out."
"My best buy ever was a whole bunch of PVC pipe that someone had used to build shelves," said Gordon. "There were all kinds of sizes and lengths. The kids would build stuff out in the yard, climb on it, take it down and make new designs."
Gordon said as they got older, her children would haul the pieces of pipe to friends' homes or Scout camp to use as goals for games of capture the flag. "It was creative and lightweight. We used it for years and couldn't have spent $10 on it."
"It's fun to see what other people have," said Platenak. "You never know when you might see something you've been looking for a long time."


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Sure, you know it for the great Polynesian and American menu, but Chicopee's Hu Ke Lau's Comedy Connection lineup includes some of the country's top stand-up comedians. Keep in mind, most of these shows contain adult material. For tickets to any of these shows, click here. Here are 5 great upcoming shows:
1. Jim Breuer – August 18 at 7 & 10:30pm – Best known as "Goat Boy" on "Saturday Night Live," Jim is a frequent guest on the "Opie and Anthony Show" on satellite radio, and recently published a book called "I'm Not High (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior)." Tickets are $30 per person.
2. D.L. Hughley – September 14 at 7:30 & 11pm. D.L. starred in the ABC/UPN sitcom "The Hughleys," and has been seen as the host of CNN's "D.O. Hughley Breaks the News," and as a correspondent for "The Jay Leno Show" on NBC. He's also a local radio personality and interviewer in New York City. Tickets are $30 per person.
3. Norm MacDonald – September 22 at 7 & 10:30pm. A former "Saturday Night Live" news anchor, Norm is renowned for his biting wit and unique take on topical matters. His movies include "Dirty Work" and "Dr. Dolittle," and he had an ABC sitcom titled "The Norm Show." Tickets are $30 per person.
4. Dave Attell – October 6 at 7:30 & 11pm. The popular host of Comedy Central's "Insomniac with Dave Attell" and "The Gong Show with Dave Attell" is a regular on the New York City comedy circuit. His familiar face has been seen in a number of TV shows, including "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Ed" and "Arrested Development," and he also voiced the character of Frank Demore on "Crank Yankers." Tickets are $30 per person.
5. Bobby Collins – October 12 at 7:30pm. This comedy veteran has released several albums, including "On the Inside," "I Wanna Go Home," "Mr. New York" and "Out of Bounds," as well as a DVD titled "Bobby Collins: Live From New York City. Tickets are $32 per person.


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> Hi
> some questions -
> a) Can we put sleep in an ISR ? Why ?
No, plainly said: an ISR is run in no specific context. You would put an
innocent proces to sleep.
> b) Can we delay an ISR ? Why ?
You can but you shouldn't, as an ISR should execute as fast as possible.
Or do you mean "delay execution until a later time"? Then: yes, you can
either disable the source of the interrupt, thereby preventing the ISR
from being called or you could write a veryvery small ISR and put the
actual ISR code into a function (a back-hanlder) which is scheduled to
run at a later time. The latter is implemented in Linux, so it's there
for you to look at.
> c) Is there any difference between delay and sleep from scheduling
> perspective ?
Yes: a delay does not cause a rescheduling while a sleep does.
There is also a fundamental difference between delay and sleep: a delay
is for a certain period of time while a sleep is waiting for an event.
A delay could be implemented as a busy wait loop until the time stamp
counter has moved past a certain point while a sleep is implemented as
saving the current process' state such that it can be found when the
event occurs and a rescheduling operation is then done.
> d) What is interruptible and non-inerruptible sleep ?
As the name implies: you can be awakened by a signal from an
interruptible sleep but you can't from an uninterruptible sleep.
The latter, however, can only be done when the event ist guaranteed to
occur (some way or the other, e.g. by a timeout mechanism).
Can I have your marks, as this smells pretty much like homework,
Josef Möllers (Pinguinpfleger bei FSC)
If failure had no penalty success would not be a prize
-- T. Pratchett


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Welcome to E-Books Directory
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E-Books for free online viewing and/or download
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Introduction to Tensor Calculus
by Taha Sochi - arXiv , 2016
These are general notes on tensor calculus which can be used as a reference for an introductory course on tensor algebra and calculus. A basic knowledge of calculus and linear algebra with some commonly used mathematical terminology is presumed.
(783 views)
Introduction to Vectors
by Christopher C. Tisdell - Bookboon , 2014
Vectors provide a fascinating tool to describe motion and forces in physics and engineering. This book takes learning to a new level by combining written notes with online video. Each lesson is linked with a YouTube video from Dr Chris Tisdell.
(3746 views)
The Geometry of Vector Calculus
by Tevian Dray, Corinne A. Manogue - Oregon State University , 2012
Contents: Chapter 1: Coordinates and Vectors; Chapter 2: Multiple Integrals; Chapter 3: Vector Integrals; Chapter 4: Partial Derivatives; Chapter 5: Gradient; Chapter 6: Other Vector Derivatives; Chapter 7: Power Series; Chapter 8: Delta Functions.
(3501 views)
Introduction to Tensor Calculus
by Kees Dullemond, Kasper Peeters - University of Heidelberg , 2010
This booklet contains an explanation about tensor calculus for students of physics and engineering with a basic knowledge of linear algebra. The focus lies on acquiring an understanding of the principles and ideas underlying the concept of 'tensor'.
(3348 views)
Calculus of Differential Forms: Course
by Peter Saveliev - Intelligent Perception , 2013
This is a two-semester course in n-dimensional calculus. An emphasis is made on the coordinate free, vector analysis. Contents: Vector calculus; Continuous differential forms; Integration of differential forms; Manifolds and differential forms.
(3340 views)
Vector Calculus: Course
by Peter Saveliev - Intelligent Perception , 2013
This is a two-semester course in n-dimensional calculus with a review of the necessary linear algebra. It covers the derivative, the integral, and a variety of applications. An emphasis is made on the coordinate free, vector analysis.
(3403 views)
Vector Calculus, with Applications to Physics
by James Byrnie Shaw - D. Van Nostrand company , 1922
Every physical term beyond mere elementary terms is carefully defined. On the other hand for the physical student there will be found a large collection of examples and exercises which will show him the utility of the mathematical methods.
(3496 views)
A Gentle Introduction to Tensors
by Boaz Porat - Technion , 2010
The book discusses constant tensors and constant linear transformations, tensor fields and curvilinear coordinates, and extends tensor theory to spaces other than vector spaces, namely manifolds. Written for the benefits of Engineering students.
(3761 views)
An Introduction to Tensors for Students of Physics and Engineering
by Joseph C. Kolecki - Glenn Research Center , 2002
The book should serve as a bridge to the place where most texts on tensor analysis begin. A semi-intuitive approach to those notions underlying tensor analysis is given via scalars, vectors, dyads, triads, and similar higher-order vector products.
(3323 views)
Vector Analysis Notes
by Matthew Hutton - matthewhutton.com , 2006
Contents: Line Integrals; Gradient Vector Fields; Surface Integrals; Divergence of Vector Fields; Gauss Divergence Theorem; Integration by Parts; Green's Theorem; Stokes Theorem; Spherical Coordinates; Complex Differentation; Complex power series...
(5400 views)
Vector Analysis and the Theory of Relativity
by Francis Dominic Murnaghan - Johns Hopkins press , 1922
This monograph is the outcome of lectures delivered to the graduate department of mathematics of The Johns Hopkins University. Considerations of space have made it somewhat condensed in form, but the mode of presentation is sufficiently novel.
(6992 views)
Honors Calculus
by Frank Jones - Rice University , 2004
The goal is to achieve a thorough understanding of vector calculus, including both problem solving and theoretical aspects. The orientation of the course is toward the problem aspects, though we go into great depth concerning the theory.
(6751 views)
Functional and Structured Tensor Analysis for Engineers
by R. M. Brannon - The University of Utah , 2003
A step-by-step introduction to tensor analysis that assumes you know nothing but basic calculus. Considerable emphasis is placed on a notation style that works well for applications in materials modeling, but other notation styles are also reviewed.
(9530 views)
Vector Analysis and Quaternions
by Alexander Macfarlane - John Wiley & Sons , 1906
Contents: Addition of Coplanar Vectors; Products of Coplanar Vectors; Coaxial Quaternions; Addition of Vectors in Space; Product of Two Vectors; Product of Three Vectors; Composition of Quantities; Spherical Trigonometry; Composition of Rotations.
(7543 views)
Multivariable and Vector Analysis
by W W L Chen - Macquarie University , 2008
Introduction to multivariable and vector analysis: functions of several variables, differentiation, implicit and inverse function theorems, higher order derivatives, double and triple integrals, vector fields, integrals over paths, etc.
(12089 views)
Quick Introduction to Tensor Analysis
by Ruslan Sharipov - Samizdat Press , 2004
The author gives only a draft of tensor theory, he formulates definitions and theorems and gives basic ideas and formulas. Proving consistence of definitions, deriving formulas, proving theorems or completing details to proofs is left to the reader.
(8275 views)
Vector Calculus
by Michael Corral - Schoolcraft College , 2008
A textbok on elementary multivariable calculus, the covered topics: vector algebra, lines, planes, surfaces, vector-valued functions, functions of 2 or 3 variables, partial derivatives, optimization, multiple, line and surface integrals.
(22306 views)
Introduction to Vectors and Tensors Volume 2: Vector and Tensor Analysis
by Ray M. Bowen, C.-C. Wang , 2008
The textbook presents introductory concepts of vector and tensor analysis, suitable for a one-semester course. Volume II discusses Euclidean Manifolds followed by the analytical and geometrical aspects of vector and tensor fields.
(12317 views)
Introduction to Vectors and Tensors Volume 1: Linear and Multilinear Algebra
by Ray M. Bowen, C.-C.Wang - Springer , 2008
This book presents the basics of vector and tensor analysis for science and engineering students. Volume 1 covers algebraic structures and a modern introduction to the algebra of vectors and tensors. Clear presentation of mathematical concepts.
(18263 views)
Vector Analysis
by Gibbs, J. Willard - Yale University Press , 1929
A text-book for the use of students of mathematics and physics, taken from the course of lectures on Vector Analysis delivered by J. Willard Gibbs. Numerous illustrative examples have been drawn from geometry, mechanics, and physics.
(16625 views)
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The City of Cedar Park is pleased to welcome the Austin Aces professional tennis team to Cedar Park Center. The Austin Aces, led by former world #1-ranked player and Austin resident Andy Roddick, has announced that the team chose Cedar Park's state-of-the art sports and entertainment facility for its inaugural Mylan World TeamTennis season this year. The Austin Aces are the first professional tennis team in Central Texas, and join two other professional sports teams in making Cedar Park Center their venue: the AHL's Texas Stars, which are affiliates of the NHL's Dallas Stars, and the NBA D-League Austin Toros, which are affiliates of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs.
Cedar Park Mayor Matt Powell says, "We are proud to welcome the Austin Aces, now the third professional sports team to call Cedar Park home. World Team Tennis is family-friendly sports entertainment, and Cedar Park Center is an incredible venue for it. The opportunity to host world-class tennis in Cedar Park is incredibly exciting. I can't wait for July!"
July is when the Aces' season begins, and Cedar Park Center will be specially configured for tennis and offer seating for more than 5,500 fans. The Center offers a climate-controlled environment, which is critical to players' success and fan comfort, as local summer temperatures often reach into the 100s.
"Cedar Park Center is proud to welcome the Austin Aces as an exciting new part of our sports programming," said Rick McLaughlin, Cedar Park Center General Manager. "We look forward to welcoming the Austin area's first professional tennis team and some of the sport's biggest names to our venue in July."
The Aces will play 14 regular season matches, with seven home matches at Cedar Park Center during a three-week season in July. Along with Roddick leading the team, former professional tennis player and British Davis Cup captain and current BBC commentator John Lloyd has signed on as head coach. The Aces will continue to build their roster with the Mylan WTT Marquee Player Draft on Tuesday, February 11 and then will round out the lineup on Tuesday, March 11 during the Mylan WTT Roster Player Draft. The team's schedule of seven home matches will be announced in early March.
Season ticket packages for the Aces inaugural season will go on sale January 15 and can be purchased by calling the Austin Aces office at (512) 508-3069. For more information visit www.AustinAcesTennis.com.
About the Austin Aces
In 2014, the Austin Aces begin play in their inaugural Mylan World TeamTennis season. Austin resident and former world No. 1 Andy Roddick will lead the Aces as their marquee player. Coached by British tennis legend John Lloyd, the team will play 14 regular season matches throughout the month of July, including seven at home at the state-of-the-art Cedar Park Center. For more information on the Austin Aces, visit www.AustinAcesTennis.com.
About Cedar Park Center
Cedar Park Center is the premier multi-use entertainment facility of Central Texas hosting more than 130 events per year including sporting events, concerts, and family shows. Cedar Park Center is home of the AHL's Texas Stars, the primary development affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, home of the Austin Toros, the NBA D-League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs and home of the Austin Aces, one of the eight professional tennis teams playing Mylan World TeamTennis. Cedar Park Center is located at the intersection of New Hope Drive and Toll Road 183-A in Cedar Park, just north of Austin. For more information on Cedar Park Center, visit www.cedarparkcenter.com.
About Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT)
Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) showcases the best in professional team tennis competition, playing an innovative team format co-founded by Billie Jean King in the 1970s. Mylan WTT, which begins its 39th season in July 2014, is a showcase for many of tennis' top players with virtually every major champion of the Open era playing in the league throughout since 1974. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is a minority owner and promotional partner of Mylan World TeamTennis. For more information on Mylan WTT, visit www.WTT.com.
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There's an old saying in sports that when it comes to rivalries you can throw the records out the window.
While that may or may not be true, you certainly cannot discount talent.
On Feb. 3 at Newport, T.J. Weller and his Greenwood girls' team parlayed their abundance of talent into an easy 67-34 victory over the Buffaloes.
"Obviously our talent and quality of basketball does not rank with Greenwood's (right now)," said Buffalo coach Jen Quay, whose team fell to 4-16 overall after losing its ninth straight game in the inter-county series.
Greenwood senior Salene Shaffer displayed plenty of talent as she paced the Wildcats with 27 points, seven rebounds, and eight steals. She has scored 147 of her 957 career points in 11 contests against Newport.
"(Salene) is our go-to. We come off a screen with her and that creates a mismatch for somebody else," said Weller, whose team improved to 13-8. "Salene was making her shots as well as making great passes to set others up.
"She takes the ball to the hole and brings that dimension to her game now, too."
Despite being the decided underdog, Newport started hot, hitting its first three field-goal attempts. Back-to-back threes by Sadie Albright and Jen Campbell gave Newport an early 8-5 lead.
Campbell finished the night with a career-high 19 points, which included four treys and a three-point play, while pulling down eight rebounds and blocking two shots.
Greenwood came storming back and grabbed a 21-12 lead by the end of the quarter.
Rachael Loy and Shaffer were the key figures in the rally. Loy scored seven of her 12 points in the frame. Shaffer added six more points.
The Wildcat defense clamped down on the Buffaloes in the second quarter forcing 10 turnovers, which allowed the 'Cats to stretch their advantage to 37-18 by halftime.
Weller's relentless defense resulted in 34 Buffalo turnovers, six off steals by AJ Seigel.
Greenwood senior Kendra Seaman, a matchup nightmare for the undersized Buffaloes, was a strong presence underneath, finishing with a game-high 11 boards. Emerging sophomore Emily Fisher, supported Seaman's post play with four points and four rebounds.
Greenwood continued its domination in the second half and was able to coast to the final buzzer.
Campbell accounted for 13 of the Buffaloes 16 second-half points.
Aside from Campbell, Albright, who finished with five points and six rebounds, and Erin Zeiders (4, 7) were also Buffalo bright spots.
Earlier in the week, Greenwood defeated Millersburg 57-47 with Shaffer tossing in 26 points. The 'Cat linchpin has now scored 20 or more in three straight games giving her eight such outings.
Seaman finished with a game-high nine rebounds.
Following a seesaw opening 10 minutes which included six lead changes and three ties, the Wildcats reeled off a 13-1 run that broke a 12-12 tie and led to a 25-13 halftime edge.
Greenwood further stretched its lead to 46-26 early in the fourth quarter, but the Indians decided they weren't going down without a fight, and launched a 15-1 run to pull within six. Millersburg junior Chelsea Burger was the catalyst for the comeback as she scored 12 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter.
Sensing his team's lead was in jeopardy, Weller called a time out and instructed his girls to slow the game down.
"(Millersburg) went big, so we went small and spread them out, forcing them have to come out and play us a little bit more," Weller explained. "(That) opened up some back doors and easy buckets."
The change in strategy worked and Millersburg got no closer as the Wildcats held on for the 10-point win.
On the same night, Newport traveled to McAlisterville and lost to East Juniata 55-21. Zeiders led the Buffaloes with seven points while Maggie Clay chipped in five.
Despite the lack of success on the court, Quay appreciates the Buffaloes grit.
She said: "They could have folded three weeks ago when three of our starters went down, but they come to practice every day. They come to the games and they do not quit.
"Off the basketball court they are going to do great things in life because of the character they are showing now."


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Asian Spiced Stovetop Brisket
Click here for video: Brisket Cooked Two Ways
Total Time: 30
Yield: 8 servings
- 1 5- to 6-pound flat-cut beef brisket
- kosher or sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
- 1 cup roughly chopped carrot
- 1 cup roughly chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped ginger
- 1 bottle red wine
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 star anise pods
- 1 ounce (a small handful) cilantro (most stems trimmed)
- 4 cups chicken stock
Season brisket with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven over medium-high setting, heat vegetable oil and brown brisket on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
Add onions, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and sauté about 5 minutes more. Add wine. Bring to a boil and reduce by half, about 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise, cilantro, and stock, and bring to a boil.
Add brisket and any juices that have accumulated back to the pot. Lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and simmer about 3 hours or until very tender, turning brisket over every 45 minutes or so.
Transfer meat to a platter and let rest 20 minutes. Strain pot juices and discard solids. Let juices sit until the fat separates. Skim off the fat; then bring the sauce to a boil and reduce by half.
Slice meat thinly across the grain and place on a serving platter. Spoon sauce over the top and serve remaining sauce in a gravy boat.
You may make this dish a day ahead. Just cover meat and sauce separately and chill. Before serving, arrange meat in a baking dish, cover with foil, and rewarm in a 350 degrees oven about 40 minutes.


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Sean Laycox
Nevada Army National Guard / Distinguished Flying Cross
His helicopter riddled with bullets, he completed multiple Afghanistan rescue missions
As its rear wheels touched the ground, bullets ripped through the Chinook helicopter. Army door gunners on both sides responded with their M-60 machine guns while nearby explosions from rockets fired by escorting Apache AH-64 gun ships above rocked the Chinook.
Engulfed in the fury, Chief Warrant Officer Sean Laycox was determined to land his Chinook and insert Special Forces soldiers near a village where several high-value Taliban leaders were meeting.
A relatively peaceful 21 years in the Army and Guard was changing abruptly on April 18, 2005, as Laycox made his first air assault into the teeth of the enemy. It would not be his last treacherous landing that day.
What had started as a monotonous tour for him — delivering supplies for Operation Enduring Freedom — was turning into a violent battle at Deh Chopan, in remote southeastern Afghanistan.
As Laycox led another Chinook and the Apaches to the landing zone alongside an orchard, the insurgents emerged from a row of mud buildings.
The second Chinook touched down while Laycox circled back to land. In a hail of bullets, he said, "We were basically sitting ducks there."
While Special Forces soldiers scrambled out the back ramp, Laycox radioed for the Apaches to provide cover.
"You could hear the Apaches shooting their rockets to the mud wall off to the right, which was very distracting," he said. "During this whole time there was a huge explosion to the aircraft, the six o'clock position."
Laycox initially thought it was from an Apache-fired rocket. He later learned that an insurgent had rushed the aircraft with a hand grenade. Special Forces soldiers shot him before he could reach the helicopter.
"He dropped the hand grenade, and that's what the explosion was we heard," Laycox said. "Fortunately for us, he didn't get it on board."
His bullet-riddled helicopter had taken a couple in the front transmission, and Laycox saw that the Chinook was about 50 degrees hotter than usual — dangerously close to its limit.
"As soon as we got those guys off, we took off as quickly as we could and kind of accelerated low-level so we could get behind the hill where they couldn't shoot at us any more," he said.
Into view came the sister Chinook, also shot up and leaking oil.
"So we found a spot for him to land in a little valley, kind of a depression where we could hide the helicopter the best we could," Laycox said. "He landed there, and we landed behind him."
The battle raging, word soon came to remove both Special Forces teams. But only Laycox's Chinook was still operable.
He flew back to the battle, again drawing fire on approach and in the landing zone. Mortars and rocket-propelled grenades pounded the area as the Chinook was loaded.
It seemed like an eternity for the troops to load, Laycox said. Thirty seconds turned into minutes as he kept thinking: "You can't leave them there. Once you leave them there, they're sitting ducks themselves."
So the Chinook crew waited. "They're (Special Forces) doing their best to get everyone on board," he said. "But time stands still for the air crew. … This is what we have to do. … It's part of the job. There's an obligation to the soldiers that you put in."
The Chinook sat on the ground for five or six minutes. "The whole time we could hear these explosions, and you could see them once in a while. They loaded up all the dead Taliban and troops and then we got out of there."
Later, he and his crew went back a third time to retrieve the crew from the stranded Chinook.
Laycox received the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Air Medals for valor in other engagements in September 2005 from Vice President Dick Cheney in a hangar at Bagram Air Base.
The citation reflected the real bottom line: No U.S. soldiers were killed.
In part, it read: "The skillful piloting and selfless decisions of … Laycox throughout the battle and his valorous determination to support the inserted assault force had no doubt saved the lives of many on this day."
Keith Rogers covers the military for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Sean Laycox
Nevada Army National Guard / Distinguished Flying Cross
Nickname: "Mr. Pickles"
Born June 10, 1959, in San Francisco.
Married to Janis, with two children, Mitchell, 18, and Caitlin, 14.
Served as a Nevada National Guardsman on a peacekeeping tour in Bosnia in 2002 and 2003 and in Operation Enduring Freedom in 2005 and 2006.
Piloted his Chinook helicopter into a battle zone, dropping off U.S. soldiers and repeatedly returning amid heavy enemy fire to pick up the dead and wounded and stranded survivors.
Lives in Reno, is employed as a supervisory aircraft flight instructor.
"When I was growing up I just had a lot of uncles who were former military, so I was kind of surrounded by that. My dad had been in the Army, so I always had a love of aviation."
Afghanistan / Deh Chopan


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Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas Morning News joins me at 4:35 p.m. to talk about Arkansas' track meet with Georgia over the weekend, and we look ahead to the 2:30 p.m. showdown with Alabama on Saturday.
Bradley Handwerger of WWLTV.com talks New Orleans Saints and NFL at 4:20 p.m.
And Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin fires back at Florida coach Urban Meyer.
Join me daily from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Southern Sports Radio Network by calling 877-211-4834 or listen live at www.thesportstable.com.


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Paramount and Warner Bros. to co-produce and distribute Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar'
If you've been following Christopher Nolan's post-'Dark Knight' trilogy moves, then you know he has a lot going on. In addition to producing Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" for Warner Bros., it has also been reported that he will be brought into the fold to help spearhead the DC Universe on film as the studio tries to figure out how to get a "Justice League" film off the ground and compete with Marvel's "The Avengers."
Meanwhile, he jumped on board "Interstellar," which was written by his brother Jonathan for Steven Spielberg to direct. But like so many Spielberg projects, it was back-burnered, and now with Nolan at the helm, merging one of his own ideas with his brother's ambitious project, "Intersteller" will be a blend and a new production entirely. Today, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. announced that it will be a co-production jointly distributed by the two entities. Paramount will handle domestic, Warner Bros. the surely more lucrative international.
"As a filmmaker and storyteller, Chris has continuously entertained the world with his extraordinary and unparalleled talents," Paramount honcho Brad Grey said in the release. "I am pleased beyond measure to welcome him to the Paramount Pictures family. Partnering with Chris, Emma [Thomas], Lynda [Obst] and Warner Bros. to release this original idea next November is the perfect way to start the Thanksgiving and holiday movie season for audiences around the world."
An interesting point, that. The film will be released in theaters and IMAX on November 7, 2014, rather than a more typical summer slot for such a film. That may or may not put it in the Oscar race -- certainly Nolan's ambition and pedigree can give it that sheen from afar -- but it will surely dominate the box office over the Thanksgiving holiday next year.
The film, by the way, deals with time travel and wormholes and just a whole bunch of stuff that's sure to make sci-fi geeks squeal the squeals of the delighted.
Added Warner Bros. President Jeff Robinov, "Christopher Nolan is truly one of the great auteurs working in film today, and we're extremely proud of our successful and ongoing collaboration with him and Emma Thomas. We are excited to be teaming with Paramount, and look forward to working with the Nolans, and producer Lynda Obst, on this extraordinary new project."
I bet you are, Jeff. I bet you are.
Again, "Interstellar" will land in theaters November 7, 2014. Mark your calendars.


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It was to
be the biggest phone launch of the year. At long last the much beloved
iPhone was launching
on "America's most reliable network", Verizon Wireless. The
carrier clearly expected an epic turnout, so it erected metal barricades in
front of its city stores like in New York and San Francisco. It also
beefed up its staff for launch day (Thursday).
But ahead of the 7 a.m. opening of the store on Thursday only a small
contingent of Apple fans gathered outside the building. In New York City
at 6:30 a.m. lines tended to have only 10 to 40 people. One might suspect
the cold winter weather might play a role, but consider that stores in San
Francisco, which is enjoying far nicer weather, only saw 20 people.
Through the day a moderate stream of customers came in to pick up their
pre-ordered iPhone. Pre-orders were open two days -- on Feb. 3 for
existing customers and on
Feb. 9 for the general public.
Intriguingly, despite supposedly being "superior" to AT&T in
terms of service quality, the turnout at Verizon seemed quite anemic to the hordes of people that
camped outside Apple and AT&T stores last July.
Even Verizon Wireless spokesperson Brenda Raney admits that her company
was a little surprised by the low turnout. While she describes the sales
as "brisk and steady" she comments to Reuters,
"We prepared for more. When you have people over for dinner, don't you
prepare for more?"
It's hard to determine what exactly was the cause of poor response.
Perhaps it's a sign that Apple is losing more momentum to Android.
Or perhaps it's a sign that not as many AT&T customers are interested
in switching as predicted. Regardless, while Apple and Verizon Wireless
would never admit it, the launch clearly was a disappointment to their high
In other related news, Apple founder and chief executive Steve Jobs is now back
to work -- from home. According to The Wall
Street Journal, sources at Apple say that while Mr. Jobs' health problems forced
him to take a medical leave and largely confined him to home, he's
been able to hold regular meetings via teleconference. And he was even
spotted visiting Apple's Cupertino campus on one day.
While Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook is currently guiding the company
in an official capacity, Jobs is reportedly continuing to guide the company in
an unofficial capacity. He reportedly is especially focused on executing
a successful launch of the
iPad 2 sometime in the next few months, and the iPhone 5, which is
expected to launch this summer. Both devices will be offered on both of
America's largest carriers -- AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless.
An Apple spokesperson commenting to The Wall Street Journal states,
"Steve is the CEO of Apple and during his medical leave he'll continue to
be involved in major strategic decisions."
Medical experts consulted by the WSJ say that Jobs'
increasingly gaunt appearance in recent months and illness is likely a sign
either that his cancer has reoccurred or that he's experiencing complications
with his organ transplant. Either way, the hard-driving general isn't able
to full step away from his duties at the company; that much is clear.
quote: 1) iPhone 4 is in the middle of its life cycle and the news made sure to let people know that. Lots of people are holding off for iPhone 5. 2) Lots of Verizon customers have been buying up Android sets because Verizon offers several quality units (incredible, droidx, droid2, etc..) 3) Verizon is in the middle of an LTE (4g if you want to call it that) rollout and their 3G speeds just aren't that great. People may be waiting for a 4g branded iPhone. 4) the iPhone just isn't all that great. It is nice, but it isn't the only player in the market like it was a little while back, and competition is gaining steam. As apple tries to control more and take a larger piece of the pie away from developers, you could see backlash from the dev community and have them in stronger support of other platforms like android and Win7 phone.


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This week's blog treasures include reflections on Anita Hill 20 years after the Thomas hearings, the key challenges of midlife reinvention, and early gender wars in Elizabeth Warren's race for the U.S. Senate.
- We're only halfway through Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there's still plenty of time to make a "pink purchase." Kari Solyntjes's Fab Over Forty offers a shopping list for us, ranging from modestly priced — "Smashbox O-Gloss (100 percent of the $22 purchase price will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation) — to splurge-worthy, like Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Cashmere Throw ($495; 10 percent of which will go toward the Pink Pony Fund).
- The Feministing Five marks a sobering anniversary this month: 20 years since Anita Hill, now a a professor of social policy, law, and women's studies at Brandeis University, testified about sexual harassment in the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Anna at Feministing interviews Hill about her new book, Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race and Finding Home, and asks her about the biggest challenge for feminists today: "We've so long relied on rights, saying, 'well, you can just sue if something goes wrong.' If we do that, then we haven't focused enough on making sure these things don't happen so that we have to sue." Click over for the rest — and look out for more coverage on this anniversary from WVFC.
- We were waiting to see when we'd trip over Huffington Post 50, Rita Wilson's new vertical for boomer women. This week, psychologist Vivian Diller offers a look at "The Three Rs of Midlife Reinvention," which she characterizes as resilience, reliance, and renewal. The second can be bumpy, Diller notes: "Some people reluctantly admit that initial attempts at midlife reinvention left them feeling very alone. Recognize that it takes time to re-establish a new course in life, settle into unfamiliar surroundings and find comfort with new people. Leaving poor relationships or dead-end jobs can propel us in positive directions, but these changes almost always require leaving behind those who provided us safety and comfort."
- At WVFC we've long been fans of consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren, though now we're charged with neutrality as she begins her run for the Senate. Still, we were surprised to see sexism rear its ugly head in the race quite so soon, in the form of some misogynistic comments from her opponent, Senator Scott Brown. Tennessee Guerrilla Women has a statement from Terry O'Neill, president of the National Organization for Women: "I really think that the biggest apology he owes is not to Elizabeth Warren — she is strong, trust me, she can take it — he owes an apology to the women of Massachusetts."
- And in the week that three women win the Nobel Prize, we're particularly excited to learn from Indiewire's The Playlist news of an upcoming feature film about another female laureate: "The Lady will be making its way to theaters courtesy of a deal between Cohen Media Group and Europacorp, reports Deadline. Director Luc Besson's latest, which stars thespians David Thewlis and Michelle Yeoh, follows the relationship between pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi and her writer husband, Michael Aris, after Aung has been locked away for years. The film apparently received a standing ovation after its screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, and much of the praise it has garnered has been aimed at the film's leads. The Lady is now slated for an Oscar-qualifying release come winter, with a wider release expected in 2012." We can't wait.


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As a Pumpkin Head (i.e., Princetonian), it pains me to say this, but I predict an era of Quaker dominance in sports large (football) and small (squash) and expect to see the best bods in the Ivy League parading down Locust Walk.
The reason for such a forecast: The University of Pennsylvania's spectacular new fitness and strength-training facility under the brick arches on the north side of Franklin Field.
The George A. Weiss Pavilion is its formal name, and it encompasses the Robert A. Fox Recreational Fitness Center and the Varsity Strength and Performance Center. (Still to come: an athletic training center and new locker rooms for football, men's and women's lacrosse, and women's track and field.)


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A couple of our TV gal pals return to the tube tonight in new series that play to their strengths, but that are nothing to write home about. Neither of their characters needs to write home, since both wind up there, following the old prodigal-child-returns format that has been popular for about 5,000 years.
The reason the format's back on TV this year is that it was successful last year, in the guise of Ed, the bowling alley lawyer, on NBC.


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The Wenner Media Marketing Department seeks an Associate Publisher, Marketing to oversee the Marketing department of Rolling Stone. This person will manage the day to day operations of a team that produces custom advertising, manages artist relations, events, merchandising, sales materials and other promotional plans while managing vendor relations and a department budget. They will also work collaboratively with the digital branded content team in conceptualization and execution of 360-degree marketing initiatives for Rolling Stone magazine and rollingstone.com The ideal candidate must be resourceful, creative, and have an understanding of how to create print/digital packages that are consistent with the Rolling Stone brand, as well as executing the marketing vision for the magazine and website. Qualifications:-Strong leadership and management skills -Proven track record creating custom events and proposals -7+ years experience including the management of many large and small-scale events. -Prior magazine publishing, digital, or ad/promotion agency experience a must -Ability to handle multiple projects at one time while paying attention to detail -Success in enthusiastically selling marketing programs to the sales team and clients. EOE M/FIf you are interested, please apply at http://careers.wennermedia.com/1036/job.


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Monday, April 28, 2014
Williamsburg County School District is proud to announce that the SC Department of Education has recognized all district high schools, the district career center and two elementary schools as 2013-14 Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners.
C.E. Murray High School, Hemingway High School, Hemingway Elementary School and Kenneth Gardner Elementary School received a Palmetto Gold for General Performance. C.E. Murray High School, Hemingway High School, and Hemingway Career Center received a Palmetto Gold for Closing the Achievement Gap. Hemingway Elementary School, Kenneth Gardner Elementary School and Kingstree Senior High School received a Palmetto Silver for Closing the Achievement Gap.
Beyond the fact that all district high schools were honored in this distinguished program, C.E. Murray High School and Hemingway High School are top performing SC schools due to their listing among only 65 public schools across the state receiving a gold designation for both the general performance and closing the achievement gap categories. These top five percent truly are our superstars, said Dr. Zais, State Superintendent of Education.
Dr. Jennifer Gardner, principal of Kenneth Gardner Elementary School, attributes this honor to everyone working as a team to assist students in performing at their best. She thanks her entire staff for their dedication. We are proud to achieve a Palmetto Gold for general performance and a Palmetto Silver for closing the achievement gap, Gardner added.
Principal of C.E. Murray High School, Dr. Janice Gamble, said, I commend the staff, students and parents of C.E. Murray High School for their efforts. It truly takes a team effort in order for a school to be successful. ?
Cynthia Brown is also proud of her faculty, staff and students for working hard to accomplish this academic achievement. As a Palmetto Gold and Silver winner, Brown, who is the principal of Hemingway Elementary School, said, We will continue to work hard, here, at HES and we will continue to grow. Everyone did an awesome job, and we are excited and motivated.
Kingstree Senior High School received a silver designation for closing the achievement gap in this program. Willie Frazier, principal of KSH, is pleased with the accomplishment of KSH in the Palmetto Gold and Silver Program.
He said, It has been some challenges to reach the level that we are currently at but with the encouragement of students, faculty, and staff we knew that we were capable of reaching higher heights.
The Hemingway Career and Technology Center under the direction of Torrance Wilson has received a Palmetto Gold for closing the achievement gap. Regarding this award, Wilson said, It is a bright and shining star for the community and the stakeholders and it pays tribute to the hard work of the students faculty and staff of HCTC.
Principal of Hemingway High School, Levi Keith, shared that the success in academics at HHS is the result of all stakeholders understanding that students must know that you care about them before learning can occur. Keiths philosophy lines up with author and education consultant, Ruby Paine, who believes that no meaningful learning occurs or takes place until a child knows or recognizes that you care. Keith said, When I arrived at HHS, I immediately started to involve all stakeholders in the educational process and as our relationship strengthened the academics of the school increased. We are here today, recognized among few by the SC Department of Education as outstanding in academics because we worked together to make HHS one of the best in the state.
Williamsburg County Public Schools received 10 award acknowledgments, seven of which were Gold and three of them were Silver. This is the largest number of school performance and achievement recognitions received by this district since the beginning of this program. In fact, media sources have reported that in the Pee Dee Area, Williamsburg tied with Florence School District One for second place, with the number of identified schools and recognition awards, said Dr. Yvonne Barnes. Congratulations to our schools and supporting personnel for the work being accomplished, in moving our school district forward, Barnes added.
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The Destruction of the Holistic Approach to Admissions: The Pernicious Effects of Rankings
Alex M. Johnson Jr.
University of Virginia - School of Law
Indiana Law Journal, Vol. 81, 2006
In this Article, I contend that the Supreme Court's recent decisions in Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger, affirming the continuing use of affirmative action in higher education in certain contexts, require selective educational institutions (law schools in particular) to use an evaluative admissions process or holistic approach. Per this approach, soft variables, including race and ethnicity, must be taken into account as part of the admissions process in order to produce a diverse student body. The reason why such an approach must be used in admissions is that members of underrepresented groups continue to score about one standard deviation below that of white applicants on high-stakes, standardized tests such as the LSAT.
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Still a classic Boeing Classic golf tournament celebrates 10th year at TPC
A sports experience like no other in the Valley, The Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge (Tournament Players Club) turns 10 years old this year.
Golf fans and spectators can watch 81 of the biggest names in the sport compete for a $2 million purse during the tournament, August 18 to 24.
Last year, John Riegger won the par-72, 7.264-yard event.
Besides the pro contest, the week includes several golf competitions, family activities, pro-and-amateur pairings, and special events. Charity benefits help Virginia Mason Medical Center and Peter Carroll's A Better Seattle.
The tournament's setting has been awarded "The Best View from the Clubhouse" on the Champions Tour, with panoramic views of Mount Si, the Snoqualmie Valley, the Cascade Mountains and a sneak peak of Snoqualmie Falls. On Friday, guests watch as a new Boeing jet performs a flyover above the course.
Tickets start at $20. Children 14 and younger get free admission with an adult. Find visitor information at www.boeingclassic.com.
Snoqualmie will remain the home of the Boeing Classic through 2016.
Special events are planned for most days of the event. See the full schedule below.
Seahawks to 'Rumble at the Ridge'
Join Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor inductees, NFL Hall of Famers, and other celebrities for the 2014 Rumble at the Ridge golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 18.
The kickoff event for the Classic, the Rumble brings friends from sports and entertainment industries together to tee up for charity.
All proceeds benefit Virginia Mason Medical Center and A Better Seattle.
Celebrity guests include Jim Zorn, Kasey Keller and Ricky Watters.
Youth clinic is Tuesday
The 2014 Emirates Youth Clinic, held at noon Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the TPC driving range, is free for all children ages 5 to 18. It's an annual tradition, giving kids the extraordinary opportunity to learn from a Champions Tour Pro.
Flyover start
A Boeing jetliner will signal the start of the tournament on Friday, Aug. 22. An annual tradition since year one, the flyover start features a new Boeing circling the course, before flying over the clubhouse.
The plane flies at about 1,000 feet, and pilots operate under strict flight rules, with FAA permission.
Boeing Classic Schedule of events
Monday, Aug. 18
- 8:30 a.m., Seahawks Rumble at the Ridge
- 2 p.m., Champions Tour pros practice rounds
Tuesday, Aug. 19
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Executive Women's Day, TPC Clubhouse
- Noon, Emirates Youth Clinic, TPC Driving Range
- 1 p.m., Adaptive Golf Clinic, TPC Alternate Driving Range
- All day, Champions Tour Pros Practice Rounds
Wednesday, Aug. 20
- 7:45 a.m., Korean Air Pro-Am day one morning start
- 1:30 p.m., Korean Air Pro-Am afternoon start
Thursday, Aug. 21
- 7:45 a.m., Korean Air Pro-Am day two morning start
- 1:30 p.m., Korean Air Pro-Am afternoon start
Friday, Aug. 22
- 11:20 a.m., Boeing Jet Flyover
- 11:30 a.m., Boeing Classic Round 1 starts
- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Golf Channel tournament telecast
Saturday, Aug. 23
- All day, Family Day
- 9 a.m., Boeing Classic Round 2
- 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Golf Channel telecast
Sunday, Aug. 24
- All day, Military Appreciation Day
- 9 a.m., Boeing Classic Championship Sunday
- 5 p.m., Champion Trophy Ceremony, 18th Green
- 4 to 6:30 p.m., Golf Channel telecast
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Thirty rabbits found their way to County of Los Angeles Animal Care Centers in only one week following last Easter, none of them chocolate! These real bunnies may look cute in baskets, but like dogs and cats, they require real care and attention. Some LA County families found this out the hard way last year.
This year Marcia Mayeda, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), wants to encourage families to remember the homeless rabbits waiting for their fresh start today in County Animal Care Centers. "If a family is seriously considering adding a new pet over the holiday, I hope they will come to our animal care centers. If they are not ready for a ten year commitment to care for a living gift, I hope they will consider other fun alternatives, like stuffed animals and chocolate rabbits," Mayeda said. It will be a "hoppy" holiday for animal care staff if families make the right choice this Easter season.
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2012 Vt.-N.H. Shrine football teams named
The stage is set for the 59th Annual Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl with the announcement of the two Shrine Teams, and, as always, they represent the finest football talent of New Hampshire and Vermont. more »
Feb 21, 2012 2:40 PM Sports
Otters fail to fend off Terriers
Searching to reach the .500-mark on the season, the Otter Valley boys' basketball team recently took on a reeling Bellows Falls team that had lost eight games in a row, after winning their first seven. And something had to give, as the Terriers pulled away in the closing minutes for a 63-58 win in at Holland Gym in Westminster. more »
Feb 20, 2012 9:16 AM Sports
Best Of Vermont offers one-stop shopping smorgasbord
Launched in September 2010 by Bonnie Kelsey Quinn, Best of Vermont is an e-commerce web site dedicated to offering the best specialty foods from the Green Mountain State. more »
Feb 13, 2012 8:38 AM The Sun
Proctor High School too much for Terriers
The Proctor High School boys' basketball team recently improved their record to 9-4 on the season, after easily knocking off the Bellows falls Terriers, 52-33, on the road in Westminster. more »
Feb 6, 2012 8:27 AM Sports
Rock climbing and Vermont: a natural fit
Rock climbing is a sport that seems to be a natural fit for Vermont's rugged outback. more »
Jan 30, 2012 4:04 PM Sports
West Rutland loses to G.M.
The West Rutland High School girls' basketball team recently traveled to Chester to take on the Green Mountain Union High School with an unblemished, 5-0 record. However, they would head home with the first loss of the season, dropping a low-scoring, 34-30 loss to the Lady Chieftains at Nason Gym. more »
Jan 16, 2012 2:49 PM Sports
Report: Vermont needs longer bridges
A recent report, coming after the state's recovery from Tropical Storm Irene, revealed that Vermont needs to start building longer bridges to stem the tide from swollen rivers. more »
Jan 9, 2012 9:43 AM The Sun
Olympic skiers visit Killington
After the Superstar Pub, located at the base lodge at Killington Resort, fell victim to Tropical Storm Irene, the owners quickly replaced the some 250-seat resort staple with two umbrella bars. more »
Dec 30, 2011 8:21 AM Sports
Community Foundation awards $85,000
Two entities of the Vermont Community Foundation, the Vermont Arts Endowment Fund, and the Concert Artists Fund announced that they have joined forces to award a total of $85,000 to 26 organizations throughout Vermont. more »
Dec 23, 2011 6:20 PM The Sun
Athlete survives brain injury, returns to sport
Pro snowboarder and Vermont-native Kevin Pearce, who suffered a traumatic brain injury while training on the halfpipe in Utah in 2009, will ride for the first time since the accident at a Breckenridge, Colo., this month. He won't be competing or going for big air; he'll just be riding. more »
Dec 14, 2011 1:28 PM Sports
Vermont snowboarder rides again
Pro snowboarder and Norwich-native Kevin Pearce, who suffered a traumatic brain injury while training on the halfpipe in Park City, Utah in 2009, will this week, ride for the first time more »
Dec 12, 2011 2:55 PM Sports
Farrow gains on the pro snowboard circuit
It has been a very busy year for pro snowboarder and Ludlow native Bengi Farrow. In 2011, the 19-year-old Black River High School graduate (and home-schooled by Branch Brook Academy) has participated in competitions in Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland and Colorado. more »
Dec 5, 2011 9:40 AM Sports
Division I All-State football teams announced
The Vermont high school All-State football teams were recently selected, with several local student athletes being named to the first and second teams, including Rutland's Kyle Kelly, Middlebury's Marshall Hastings and Hartford's Tucker Stone. more »
Nov 30, 2011 1:54 PM Sports
Real maple syrup: It's the law—almost
A new bill co-proposed by Vermont U.S. Senators Patrick Lahey (D) and Bernie Sanders (I), along with H.R.3363 Maple Agriculture Protection and Law Enforcement (MAPLE), would make it a felony to sell counterfeit maple syrup, as well as increasing the penalties of the existing law from one year in prison to five. more »
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By Bobby Harrison/NEMS Daily Journal
JACKSON – The two chairs of the Transportation committees in the Mississippi Legislature hope to reach agreement on bond proposals – in the $300 million range – to build four-lane highways and to repair substandard bridges.
Both Senate Transportation Chair Tom King, R-Petal, and his House counterpart, Warner McBride, D-Courtland, are expected to begin work soon on proposals to sell bonds to finance transportation projects.
Many of the roads that need improvement are in Northeast Mississippi, such as Mississippi Highway 15, which runs through the counties of Tippah Union, Pontotoc, Chickasaw – all the way to the Gulf Coast – and portions of Mississippi 9 in Pontotoc County and Mississippi 7 in Marshall and Lafayette counties.
State Highway 25 in Itawamba and Monroe counties also has been slated for work, as well as others in the area.
While $300 million will put only a small dent in needed work, McBride and King said it would provide a positive jolt to both the state's transportation system and economy.
In recent years, the House has passed bond projects for transportation work, but they have died in the Senate.
King has said the Republican-led Senate has resisted bond proposals for transportation projects because of opposition from Gov. Haley Barbour. The Republican governor has strived to hold down the amount the state is required to pay each year for bond debt.
It is not certain how Barbour will feel about bond projects this year, with the state facing massive budget problems because of a slowdown in tax collections.
Bond debt can add to budget woes, but because of low interest rates that added cost might be minimal, some say.
In addition, King and McBride said that neglecting the state's transportation needs is harmful on several levels.
A good transportation system is a key to attracting jobs to the state, they said.
As important, they added, is that highway construction is in itself an economic booster.
"It is an investment that will not only restore … Mississippi's infrastructure, but stimulate the economy and create jobs," King said.
According to a report released last week by TRIP, a national transportation research and advocacy group, each $1 billion invested in highway construction creates 27,800 jobs.
The TRIP report said the $350 million for road and bridge improvements Mississippi received as part of the federal stimulus package "represents a down payment toward addressing the state's long-term road and bridge funding shortfall."
But during the next 10 years, the state will need about $6 billion more in state and national aid than it is scheduled to receive to make needed repairs, according to the TRIP report.
The report said, "22 percent of the major roads in Mississippi are in poor or very poor condition, providing motorists with a rough ride." The "rough ride" adds $394 annually to the operating cost of each vehicle, the report claimed.
TRIP also found that the state "has the eighth highest percentage of bridges in the nation that are structurally deficient," estimating that one-fourth of Mississippi's spans fit into that category.
"We have to come up with innovative ways to rebuild Mississippi's infrastructure," King said.
Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, has long argued that it makes sense to bond a portion of highways construction because the roads still will be usable long after the bond issues are paid off.
He said it makes particular sense to issue bonds now during the economic downturn.
Highway construction, he said, "will put people to work who are otherwise drawing unemployment."
And during the current financial crisis, Bryan said, the low interest the state would have to pay makes it even more attractive to issue bonds.
King agreed: "Now is the time to issue bonds."
Contact Bobby Harrison at (601) 353-3119 or email@example.com.