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About Harley-Davidson CVO™ CVO™ Street Glide®
The 2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide is full of all the premium features you expect from a Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycle. Take a minute to look at the pictures of the Agitator custom Harley wheels. The CVO Street Glide has some of the largest wheels of any Harley touring motorcycle at 19 inches. These wheels have a seven spoke design with full floating brake rotors. The brakes include a 4 piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor system. The bike also has custom premium paint unlike no other factory custom motorcycle. A Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine powers the Harley CVO Street Glide. Check out the custom Harley wheels and all of the other one of a kind features found on this CVO Harley motorcycle. Learn more about additional CVO Harley bikes including: the CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide with Screamin' Eagle performance, the CVO Softail Convertible custom Harley, and the CVO Road Glide Ultra touring custom motorcycle.
All the quality. All the legacy of the Harley-Davidson name. Plus custom touches and performance that distinguish you from every other bike on the road. Sure there's a little vanity. Premium custom paint. Big, tricked-out wheels. The perfect storm of engineering and style you'll only find on a custom machine. And you'll spoil yourself with all the features—from comfort to electronics to chrome. But the real signature of a Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™ motorcycle is the power and sleek detailing of the huge Screamin' Eagle® engine. It's custom-built, not just for anyone, but for true connoisseurs of the road.
Unique to the CVO™ Street Glide® model is the new tank console—slammed to sit low, the fill cap and fuel gauge are flush to the tank to complement the overall streamlined design. But the feature that truly shines is the black console insert—complete with a CVO™ logo—so there's no doubt that this bike rolls with unmistakable Custom Vehicle Operations™ style.
Introducing the largest wheel ever offered on a Harley-Davidson Touring bike. We've pushed our Agitator front wheel another inch, taking it to a full, bold 19 inches. But size isn't everything. You'll still get that custom Agitator style—wheels with a seven spoke design; contrast chrome and black, or mirror chrome finish, and, matching full-floating brake rotors with a polished chrome center hub.
Individually crafted and hand finished, custom quality paint comes standard on all Harley-Davidson® Custom Vehicle Operations™ motorcycles. Our custom schemes up the ante even more. Hand-painted and pinstriped. One-of-a-kind. Eye-catching. Jaw-dropping. And with your choice of four exclusive colors, you'll stir up envy as you cruise boulevards or the open road. Plus, if you can't resist the bold charm of the "Kryptonite" scheme, we even added a black engine with gloss black engine covers to complete the custom look.
Every aspect of the rear of the CVO™ Street Glide® model is designed and combined to form a unique whole. The full-depth saddlebags offer hauling capacity with a dramatic styling angle. Right under the saddlebags are the dual exhaust 4-inch Touring mufflers, billet end caps with contrast chrome and black accents and gleaming chrome exhaust shields. And shining from the seamless design are the striking LED combination stop-turn-taillight assemblies, with wires tastefully concealed. It all comes together to give you an integrated custom look, with the storage and extra convenience you'd expect from a top-of-the-line Touring machine.
The whole point of customizing is to let your bike show your true colors. That's why we make every inch count, with color-matched components throughout the bike. From the fairing skirt and slider covers in the front to the fascia panel, fender strut covers, saddlebag latches and license plate light cover in back, the colors are pure custom, and the style is all yours.
Harley-Davidson® fuel tanks are finished by hand—that's what makes them stand out from the competition. Their seamless design and unmatched style are unique among all motorcycles on the road. The tanks are one of the first and last things people notice when they lay their eyes on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle—so we make it worth their time. And a classically styled, bold six-gallon fuel tank doesn't just give you a bigger canvas for premium, custom paint; it holds six gallons of go so you can eat up a lot more road between pit stops.
The knowledge of what makes an engine truly move a rider runs deep at The Motor Company, and it was put to good use when we created the Screamin' Eagle® Twin Cam 110™ engine. We sweated bullets perfecting every cubic inch, pushing design and technology forward.
And we did it all without compromising one bit of Harley-Davidson's unique styling. Evolved, yet carrying on the legacy of the Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution® and Twin Cam 88® engines that came before. The performance and durability are a direct result of the untold miles logged on the V-Twin since 1909, and the proud heritage that comes from a century's worth of commitment to life on two wheels.
Fire up the Twin Cam 110™ engine and feel the low-end torque unleashed. The colossal 110 cubic inches provide seemingly endless torque with adrenaline-pumping pull through all six gears. Boasting the largest-displacement V-Twin engine by Harley-Davidson, the Twin Cam 110™ engine produces 115 ft. lbs. of torque at 4000 rpm. Six speeds. A strong driveline and strong internal parts. Low routine maintenance. And a low cruising rpm couldn't feel better.
Feast your eyes on the Twin Cam 110™ engine and there's no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson® style through and through with an attention to detail you won't find from any other motorcycle company. Exclusive to the Custom Vehicle Operations™ line, the granite colored powertrain with chrome covers and 110 badges is unapologetically distinguished. It's a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power. (An exclusive modification for the Kryptonite color scheme includes a black powertrain with gloss black engine and transmission covers).
From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the Twin Cam 110™ engine makes an ironclad statement to holding on to what's right and staying true to what satisfies the rider.
You want a ride that rumbles—not begs for mercy—when you lean on it a little. The Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission provides smooth, quiet shifting and reduces engine speed on the highway, so you get a better match between engine turnover and road speed. And the Isolated Drive System makes acceleration flow in a smooth, steady stream from your wrist right down to the pavement. It's a rare ride when a bike responds like this when you're opening up the road ahead.
Performance gets the custom treatment on Custom Vehicle Operations™ motorcycles. The addition of a high-performance clutch with hydraulic actuation helps make sure you're getting a smooth, confident feel with just the right amount of effort and a hands-off reliability that's only fitting. And you'll love the confidence and control it lends when harnessing those 110 cubic inches of Screamin' Eagle® power.
Iconic, fierce, the most distinct decibels you'll ever hear bouncing off the city canyons or scenic country landscapes. The sound of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle has a rich history of its own. It's a classic roar. It's the sound of freedom, soul and self-expression.
With six new speakers booming down the boulevard, you'll make big sound with more than just Screamin' Eagle® power and Custom Vehicle Operations™ style. At 100-watts-per-channel, your two-wheeled Touring masterpiece comes complete with high-fidelity sonic oomph. The sleek look of the diamond-cut gauges is just the icing on the cake. So settle in, turn it up and ride free.
Just having the juice to let loose isn't enough to call this system custom. The tunes themselves can tell the story of your life on two wheels. With an iPod®, an iPod® dock in the right-hand saddlebag, a module integrated into the radio and the intuitive controls right at your fingertips, the music is now yours, and that story is yours to write. And we'll even throw in the iPod® itself.
Beyond the unique paint and graphics. Beyond the broad band of power. Beyond the cool custom features. You can enhance your Custom Vehicle Operations™ motorcycle even more by taking advantage of the exhaustive catalogue of Harley-Davidson add-ons and accessories. The accessory connector sits discreetly under the rider seat to the left, making sure that whatever add-ons you have for your bike are easily within your reach.
The factory installed next-generation security system features a hands-free fob that automatically arms and disarms the vehicle electronic security functions as you approach and walk away from the bike. Stick the fob on your ignition key ring and let it do all the work. Plus, a theft-deterrent siren gives you additional protection and peace of mind. It's this attention to details and rider security that make Harley-Davidson® motorcycles unique.
If you're ready to take touring to the next level, the standard cruise feature will help you settle in for the long haul. Get the comfort of the cruise without the cables cluttering up your handlebar. Our electronic throttle control technology makes it possible to have the best of both worlds.
When it comes to the CVO™ Street Glide® model, "stopping power" has a double meaning. The components of our ABS are tastefully hidden within the wheel hub, so you'll still turn heads with a clean, streamlined design. More importantly, though, you get certainty in the saddle knowing your bike's going to behave when you need it.
Harley-Davidson leverages the latest in technology without compromising style and function. That means we hide electronics. The whole wiring harness is skillfully routed behind the jewels of the bike—the tank, engine and all the other eye-popping features you want to see. It's just another way The Motor Company goes the extra mile to give its bikes that premium, top-of-the-line fit and finish.
Hand controls on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle are incredibly intuitive. The turn signals are self-canceling and, based on the speed and angle of the motorcycle, they know how long to stay on. Engaging the controls quickly becomes second nature so you can focus less on turning off your signal and more on basking in the freedom of the ride.
Custom enhancements deliver the ultimate comfort and ride dynamics. You can even adjust your suspension preload to keep the ride as rigid or soft as you like. The hydraulic rear shocks have 40mm pistons and 14mm rods, so you get the rebound and damping you expect from a top-of-the-line Touring machine no matter what the road throws at you.
A true Touring bike has to be tough enough to take on thousands of miles for years to come. Our Touring chassis is designed to do just that. Based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and swingarm, it easily handles the hum of that big Screamin' Eagle® engine, and it's built to last. Perfect for riders that always take the scenic route.
At The Motor Company, we believe you don't make innovative, next-generation Touring motorcycles without shedding a little blood, sweat and tears. And when you get it right—like with the low speed maneuverability on our Touring models —all the other upgrades in the ride just combine to create a big-boned bike that is light and nimble while carving up tight turns or if you find yourself riding in a parade or group ride.
Confidence. Control. High-performance dual disc Brembo® brakes offer consistent stopping power. The 4-piston front and rear calipers with dual front rotor brake system is state of the art and top of the line. It's just another way The Motor Company puts a high level of detail into their bikes to give you peace of mind throughout your journey.
Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are different than any other bike out on the road. There's a balance to them. The steering, the maneuverability—it's all in concert. And each Harley-Davidson® model is tuned differently to create a unique riding experience for each individual no matter which bike they swing their leg over. Let's face it, we didn't get to where we are by being like everyone else.
Touring comfort meets custom style. This low-profile, slammed-down bucket seat is pure pleasure for the rider, passenger and anyone who happens to stroll by your parking spot. It sits low to keep you snug to the bike. The passenger backrest and grab strap will keep your partner more than willing to push on to the next state. And the snakeskin-textured leather inserts add that final touch of premium Custom Vehicle Operations™ detail.
Your boots were made for riding, in any way you see fit. Our full-length rider footboards boast a tried and true design that's stood the test of time. With a slightly larger board than in years past, you can rock plenty of foot positions for your taste and comfort. Rubber vibration isolation offers a comfortable ride every time. And heel and toe shifting makes getting through the gears quick and easy. Plus, the passenger footpegs add another level of comfort for your riding partner.
Welcome to the crossroads of pure Harley-Davidson style and smart engineering. The 2-1-2 exhaust helps direct heat away from the rider and passenger, while providing ample performance, and signature Harley-Davidson rumble, and big style.
Our motorcycles are built to be ridden. A lot. So that means that rider comfort is top of mind. Always. With the Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS) feature, the motorcycle automatically cuts fuel and fire from the rear cylinder when idling, which helps reduce engine heat felt by rider and passenger. Best part, you can easily turn this feature on or off yourself whenever the bike is stopped.
|Security Option
|Wheel Option
|ABS Option
|Reverse Option
|Cruise Control Option
|California Emissions
|Power Pak™ (103 engine, Security, and ABS)
|Security Package (Security and ABS)
|96.2 in.
|2,443 mm
|Ground Clearance
|5.1 in.
|130 mm
|Rake Steering Head
|26 °
|26 °
|6.69 in.
|170 mm
|63.5 in.
|1,613 mm
|Fuel Capacity
|6 gal.
|22.7 l
|Oil Capacity
|4 qt.
|3.8 l
Luggage Capacity
|Engine 3
|Air-cooled, Twin Cam 110™
|Air-cooled, Twin Cam 110™
|110 cu. in.
|1,803 cc
|Bore x Stroke
|4 in. / 4.38 in.
|101.6 mm / 111.3 mm
|Engine Torque
|Engine Torque 4
|115 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm
|156 Nm @ 4000 rpm
|Fuel System 5
|Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
|Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
|Compression Ratio
|Primary Drive
|Chain, 46/34 ratio
|Chain, 46/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (Overall)
Tire Size
|Diamond cut finish, fairing mounted electronic speedometer with odometer. Odometer included on speedometer with dual resettable trip meter, fuel range countdown, engine diagnostic read-out, 2 in. voltmeter and oil pressure diamond cut finish gauges, diamond cut tachometer
|Diamond cut finish, fairing mounted electronic speedometer with odometer. Odometer included on speedometer with dual resettable trip meter, fuel range countdown, engine diagnostic read-out, 2 in. voltmeter and oil pressure diamond cut finish gauges, diamond cut tachometer
|Indicator Lamps 8
|Low fuel, battery, engine diagnostics, 6-speed, cruise control, ABS, security system, turn signals, neutral, high beam, low oil pressure
|Low fuel, battery, engine diagnostics, 6-speed, cruise control, ABS, security system, turn signals, neutral, high beam, low oil pressure
|32mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
|32mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
|Parking Brake
|Lean Angle
|30 / 32 °
|30 / 32 °
|Exhaust System
|Chrome dual exhaust with 4 in. touring mufflers and touring muffler shields
|Chrome dual exhaust with 4 in. touring mufflers and touring muffler shields
|Color Options
|Kryptonite / Black Diamond
Black Diamond / Inferno Orange
Autumn Haze / Antique Gunstock
Black Diamond / Crimson Tag Graphics
|Kryptonite / Black Diamond
Black Diamond / Inferno Orange
Autumn Haze / Antique Gunstock
Black Diamond / Crimson Tag Graphics
Prices listed are the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
See motorcycle owner's manual for complete details.
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The Chris Johnson Workout
Find out how the Tennessee Titans' running back stays at the top of his game
When Chris Johnson works out with coach Tom Shaw, he doesn't "lift like a musclehead," says the NFL training guru. Instead, the record-breaker's regimen focuses on building explosiveness and speed. Here's a snapshot of C.J.'s eight-week off-season program.
SETS: 2 (3 sets by end of offseason) REPS: 6-8
If a defender tries to tackle Chris up high, he can just stiff arm and push him off," Shaw says. The jammer simulates this move.


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Thyroid Disorders
Located at the base of the neck, the thyroid gland secretes several hormones that regulate metabolism. The foremost job of these hormones, which includes thyroxine (known as T4) and triiodothyronine (known as T3) is to help cells convert calories and oxygen into energy. If the thyroid secretes too much of these hormones, a condition called hyperthyroidism occurs, which thrusts the body into overdrive. But when too few hormones are produced a condition called hypothyroidism everything slows down, from your pulse and temperature, to your energy level, and the rate at which you burn calories. Hypothyroidism is much more common than hyperthyroidism and usually crops up in women, people older than 60, and those with a family history of thyroid problems.
Some foods support normal thyroid activity especially seafood and seaweed, which are loaded with iodine; Brazil nuts, which are the richest natural source of selenium; and whole proteins such as fish, chicken, turkey, and eggs, which contain L-tyrosine. On the other hand, some foods contain goitrogens, substances that interfere with normal thyroid activity. Cooking generally inactivates goitrogens, but if your thyroid activity is significantly low, it may be best to avoid these foods until you've corrected the problem. Such foods include cruciferous vegetables, soy, kohlrabi, mustard greens, radishes, rutabaga, spinach, turnips, pine nuts, peanuts, and millet.
If you find that you are unusually fatigued, have unexplained weight changes, sore joints and muscles, or notice that your neck is enlarged, ask your health care provider to check for thyroid problems. If you smoke and are at risk of hyperthyroidism, it's important to quit. According to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who smoke have twice the risk of developing hyperthyroidism than non-smokers. Exercise is an important factor in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Exercise increases tissue sensitivity to the thyroid hormone and stimulates thyroid gland secretion. Start with an exercise regime of 15 to 20 minutes per day and increase the duration as your stamina increases. Walking, swimming, running, and cycling are all good options for those with thyroid conditions.
Iodine:forms part of the foundation of thyroid hormones T4 contains four iodine atoms, and T3 contains three. If you suffer from hypothyroidism, it's wise to work with your health care provider before taking large doses of iodine since taking too much can aggravate the thyroid. Typical dosage: 150 mcg per day.
L-tyrosine: can be helpful for those suffering from hypothyroidism. Not having enough L-tyrosine limits the amount of thyroid hormone the body can make, so taking supplements can kick-start a sluggish thyroid. Typical dosage: Because L-tyrosine supplements can be too stimulating for some people, start with 200 mg or less per day and work up to 500 mg if you tolerate it well.
Selenium: is critical because it helps convert thyroid hormones to an active form. Typical dosage: 200 mcg daily.
Zinc:is another mineral that is important for proper thyroid function. In a four month clinical study, researchers at the University of Massachusetts found that the thyroid hormone levels in zinc-deficient women improved significantly after a daily dose of zinc. Typical dosage: 15 mg of zinc daily. Because long-term zinc supplementation can block copper absorption, take 1 to 2 mg of copper daily as well.
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BURLINGTON (AP) - Vermont police are looking for a man accused of trying to strangle a woman in Burlington.
Police say 34-year-old David Godin is being charged with attempted homicide, burglary, criminal mischief and interfering with access to emergency services. He was last seen early Saturday morning, when neighbors say he forced his way into the victim's apartment.
She wasn't home at the time, but police say Godin was at the apartment twice the night before. They say he kicked in the door the first time, and during the second incident, tried to strangle the woman and took her phone so she couldn't call for help.
Police say Godin is considered a danger to the victim but not to the general public.


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Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I watched Mary Poppins live in a sit-down movie theater upon its first release.1 I was a first-grader, and I was mesmerized. There were several indelible scenes for me: the pulling of the lamp out her purse, the animated penguins and the word supercalifragilisticexpialidoc
But thirty years later, watching the movie with my wife and daughter, I discovered something startling — although all of the scenes were exactly as I remembered them, they were in a very different movie than I saw as a child. As a child, the movie was about Mary Poppins and wonder and whimsy. As an adult, I was shocked to find that the movie was not about Mary at all, but about parenting and the worth of children and how the time goes so swiftly with them that not a moment can be wasted. I discovered that Mary had to leave when she left, because her job was done, her charges (the parents, not the children) had learned what they needed to learn, and she needed to move on to the next set of parents.
The truth is, the movie is that most amazing of things: it is both movies at once, and it does them both so brilliantly that a six-year old and thirty-six year old can sit in the same theater at the same time and watch the same movie and both come away with a magical experience.
And that is all you really need to know about Disney in its heydey. It turned out movie after movie that was magical, and magical to almost everyone of every age. But after Walt Disney died, they lost their way. Their movies were no longer magical; they were barely watchable, in fact. It was twenty years before they recovered: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King captured some, but not all, of the missing magic.
But the year after The Lion King was released, we discovered there was a new Disney in town, and its name was Pixar. Toy Story had everything going for it that Mary Poppins did — it was magical for young and old alike, it had toys for young and old alike, and most of all it had a story for young and old alike. For the first time in maybe thirty years, a six-year old and thirty-six year old could sit in the same theater and watch the same movie and both could experience — magic!
Meanwhile, Disney lost the small path they'd found (it wasn't big enough to call it a way). They began churning out cheap straight-to-DVD ripoffs of their successful movies, with cheap animation, cheap music, and cheap voice talent. They couldn't compete with Pixar's computer magic, so they threw in the towel and counted on the Disney name to carry them. It didn't.
Pixar, on the other hand, proceeded to reel off one of the best ten-year periods for a studio in movie history. Not only were their movies all phenomenonally successful, they all had great, and in some cases brilliant, stories.2 They were all (say it with me) — magical.
And then came Cars 2, and suddenly the streak, and the magic, was over. Cars was easily the weakest movie of the streak, and it had the same level of magic as one of GOB's shows3. Yes, I know four-year olds love it, obsessively even, but I know of no thirty-four year olds that do. Had it been the first Pixar movie, it would have been OK, but just as fast-food pizza isn't too bad before you've had my wife's homemade pizza but inedible after, so Cars suffered greatly in comparison to what had gone before it. Making a sequel of it was a decision of disastrous (dare I say Biblical?) proportions.
Something else happened to Disney while Pixar went on their tear — they turned into the Galactic Empire. They became more concerned with franchises than art. They decided they needed consistent characters to populate their theme parks. They began consuming studios like I consume chocolate. Marvel Comics — gone. Lucas Films — gone.
And in between, Pixar, gone. Cars 2 was a Disneyesque decision, because it was actually a Disney decision, because independent Pixar was no more, enveloped into the Empire in 2006. (The year Cars came out, in fact, although we don't get to blame Disney for it, as much as I'd like to.)
I'm afraid the Disneyification of Pixar might be complete. This year saw the release of Brave, a derivative story if ever there was one, and a mediocre movie at best. Next up is a sequel to Monsters. A sequel to Finding Nemo has just been announced. A possible third sequel to Toy Story is rumored but not confirmed (this by itself would be the last nail in the coffin for me), as is a potential sequel to The Incredibles.
What do all of those things have in common? They're franchise-builders, cheap knockoffs intended to further the brand, not further the state of the art. They're more concerned with characters than character, with the familiar rather than the inventive. And they're the exact opposite of what we saw in Pixar's ten-year run.
I am not judging movies I haven't seen, I'm interpolating based on movies I have seen. It is possible the new sequels will be good movies, and stories, in their own right. But based on the last two, I doubt it. The Empire has consumed them, and all that's left is a bloated mess.
And not even a spoonful of sugar will help that medicine go down.
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- Quick, name three movies with better stories than Monsters, Inc. I'll wait.↩
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21 Responses to Editorial: Are We Seeing The Demise of Pixar? Is Disney's Influence Good or Bad?
Beg to differ on Cars. I absolutely loved it when it came out. It came out at a time when my wife and I were extremely homesick and feeling bereft of community. It reminded us that we were not created to do life alone, that we need people, even eccentric, strange, and imperfect people, to live a complete life on this earth. Cars reminded me of that, and gave me a taste of home in the process. I don't think it was the colossal failure you paint.
Agree that Disney is no longer the magic factory it once was. But I don't agree that innovation is the sole key to wonder either. Sequels do more than just build a franchise. When done well, and Pixar does them better than most, sequels take us through the seasons of a character that a single movie can't. Toy Story is a great example…we walk through many trials with Woody and Buzz on their journeys to discover their purpose in life, and we see a Giving-Tree-like loss in Andy's growth. But things come full circle in the end, leaving us feel like "everything will be all right" in a way that a single movie cannot.
I love your overall analysis and it is indeed difficult to watch the McDonaldization of the stories we love. Thanks for contributing, great topic!
i think cars is a fantastic movie and i'm more excited for monsters university than i have been for any pixar movie in years. i think it looks great. and you can't say they only did sequels once disney was more involved, toy story proves that wrong.
also, i'm not really sure you know much about disney's history and what went wrong. the period in the 90s when everything went downhill and it became straight to dvd crap? that's all michael eisner. he ran the company into the ground. yes, they've acquired a lot of properties in recent years but they've been really great with them. they bought the muppets quite a while back but waited until the right project came along to reintroduce them to people. and as a lifelong muppet fanboy, they did an amazing job doing that. yes pixar is owned by disney, technically, but the deal was that disney handed the reigns of their entire animation department over to pixar. the only reason they have cell animation anymore is because pixar came in and rebuilt that department that disney had scrapped. yes, one day we may end up with a michael eisner again to screw everything up, but right now that's not the problem.
also, i loved brave. i thought it was fantastic that they made a story with a princess that showed a strong and powerful woman and didn't fall into the crazed disney princess culture with it. i really enjoyed it and so did the kid. and it gave her something to aspire to, rather than pretty dresses and jewels.
I'll start with this: one man's meat is another man's poison. Talking about films is inherently subjective. I have a friend who thinks Casablanca is a boring, cliché-ridden, jingoistic waste of two-plus hours. He's wrong, of course ("William, they're clichés BECAUSE of Casablanca!"), but since it's a subjective discussion, he's perfectly entitled to his wrong opinion. 🙂
That said, Cars is a demonstrably weak film compared to every other film in what I'm calling "the streak". The rest of the films in the streak scored in the high 90's on both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic (impressive scores for a single movie, outrageously ridiculous scores for ten movies in a row). Cars scored in the low 70's, a 20-25 point drop. Cars was also the weakest film at the box office other than the first two, and they were made eight and eleven years prior.
But, more than anything, I found the story lacking in imagination. Again, I think the ideas, the imagination, on display in "Monsters, Inc.", "Toy Story", "WALL-E", etc. is top-5 in any decade since the talkies arrived. Cars wouldn't crack the top-50 of a single year, much less a decade. It's just not a very interesting, enduring, story. I saw it once, and have never needed to see it again.
But the point was "Cars 2," not "Cars." I completely agree on what a sequel SHOULD do, and I found "Cars 2" completely lacking in every area. In the rather lengthy comment thread on another post here at TruthOnCinema [(http://truthoncinema.com/news/seas-the-day-pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-wants-kon-tiki-directors-at-the-helm/%5D, I said that STORY was the key to a sequel, and "Cars 2" story was awful.
"Brave" had many of the same issues as "Cars." How many ways have problems between teenage girls and their mothers been told? A hundred? A thousand? It was, for me, an uninteresting story, uninterestingly told. Saw it once, never need to see it again. It was forgettable. It was the opposite of magic.
I don't believe I said innovation was the sole key to wonder; if I implied it I apologize (a good story, not innovation). Nor did I say Pixar only made sequels once Disney was involved. They just only made BAD ones. 🙂
But, as an aside, Toy Story 3 was announced the month after the merger/takeover. For all intents and purposes, Disney had nothing to do with it. In fact, Eisner had started plans for a rogue TS3 if the deal fell thru, which should have everyone offering a prayer of thanksgiving that things didn't go down that particular path.
I'm fairly well-versed in Eisner's virtual destruction of the Disney brand, but I'm not convinced today's Disney differs all that much in intent (in character, perhaps). As I mentioned in the post, Disney today is interested in continuing characters that will feed their park attendance, so they will continue characters at all costs. (And you can bet a Star Wars park is coming to a neighborhood near you in the not too distant future.) This is not a studio interested in telling great stories. They are interested in making a lot of money.
I believe there was a reason Steve Jobs bought Pixar — because their philosophies were so closely aligned. Make great things, and profits will come. But the emphasis has to be on the great things. The films of the streak were all great things. The last two, not so much.
It may turn out that "Monsters, University" is a brilliant and well-executed story, and that Ellen makes "Finding Dory" another hilarious, heart-warming, and magical journey. That's just not the way I'm betting.
well, it's a good thing i think critics aren't worth listening to and i think the higher the box office for a movie is generally determines how bad a movie is because i stand by cars. and i think cars 2 was definitely a weaker film, but i enjoyed it all the same.
""Brave" had many of the same issues as "Cars." How many ways have problems between teenage girls and their mothers been told? A hundred? A thousand?"
but how is that different than toy story? i'd seen the story of toy story before, but it was in how it was told. i think brave was a really well told story that did something new with an old idea. i don't know how well it did at the box office or what it's tomato score, but i don't really care. i think it's a fantastic movie.
"I believe there was a reason Steve Jobs bought Pixar — because their philosophies were so closely aligned. Make great things, and profits will come. "
i always thought steve job's philosophy was "steal ideas from someone else and then convince people they need something they don't through brilliant marketing and hip design and make tons of money."
"I'm fairly well-versed in Eisner's virtual destruction of the Disney brand, but I'm not convinced today's Disney differs all that much in intent (in character, perhaps). As I mentioned in the post, Disney today is interested in continuing characters that will feed their park attendance, so they will continue characters at all costs. "
i'm not sure how you can see what they're doing as this. look at the people they're choosing for these franchises. like i mentioned before, they brought in jason segel, a lifelong muppet fan, to make the muppet movie. look at the people they're bringing in for star wars. lawrence kasdan, the writer of the best previous movie. joss whedon, a comics writer and comic fan is doing the avengers franchise. they aren't just handing them off to michael bay so that they can get a huge box office, they're actually bringing in great creative types to make great movies. who cares if they're also making money off of theme parks? i just care about good movies.
Regardless of what you, or I, think of them, it's almost impossible to find a 90%+ score on RT or MetaCritic that isn't a great (or at least very good) movie. I welcome evidence to the contrary. When that is coupled with a large box office, meaning the viewing public ALSO thought it was worth spending their $ on, that's also an even stronger indication it was great, or at least very good. Again, I welcome evidence to the contrary.
I started this comment thread by saying this whole subject is … subjective. You liked Cars, Cars 2, and Brave. I didn't. You apparently feel there's nothing wrong with Pixar. I think there might be. We'll find out over the next two or three movies. (And, in case it wasn't obvious, I would love to be wrong. I loved Pixar's magic, and I want them to get it back.)
my issue came with you saying that there weren't any adults who liked cars. that's what you crossed the line from subjective. i don't honestly think you have any evidence that pixar has a problem, it's all conjecture.
You keep putting words in my mouth. I did not say there weren't any adults who liked Cars. I said I didn't know any who loved it.
There is no line to cross to subjective — as I've said repeatedly, this whole subject is subjective. Any discussion of a film's merit is inherently subjective. No matter how many people think Casablanca is a great film, there are still people like my friend who thinks it's mediocre. No amount of "evidence," and there is obviously plenty of evidence to the contrary, will change his mind.
I've presented plenty of "evidence" that Pixar might have a problem, you just don't like the evidence. Which is your prerogative. And, again, we'll see after the next two or three movies.
Illusions aren't real. Disney's magic was. 🙂
Yes, the Paperman short was good, and yes, it absolutely reminded me of the couple in 101 Dalmations as well. If you take the first five minutes of 101 and watch it side-by-side with Paperman, I think there would be a mother-daughter resemblance.
I agree with some of what is said in the article, Cars 2 was really a low point for Pixar. But, I think Brave was a good movie and a needed change of style, era and story. And, about the old days, I believe Beauty and the Beast and Lion King have more magic than some of the Disney movies back in the WD days
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Only two schools, Longmeadow and Minnechaug, have won Western Massachusetts girls' lacrosse titles
To no one's surprise, both are the teams to beat this season.
But this year, Longmeadow, which has graduated a ton of talent, may not be the consensus favorite.
While a lot can happen between April and June, Minnechaug has drawn a lot of attention from opposing coaches.
"I'd have to say they are one of the favorites," Longmeadow coach Steve Dudeck said.
"They have an excellent team,' South Hadley coach Cliff Hedges said after his Tigers dropped a 10-7 opening-game decision to the Falcons. "Our game against them was like a playoff game."
With a solid cast of returning players, the Falcons are on a mission to not only return to the sectional final, but to win it. As usual, they know the road to the title will go through Longmeadow.
"Until somebody beats them, I don't see how you can say otherwise," Minnechaug coach Dave Yelle said.
Yelle has coached Minnechaug to two sectional titles, and his assistant, Brian Machia, guided the Falcons to their other Western Mass. crown. "Longmeadow still has that great feeder system like we have in soccer, but ours is getting better," Yelle said.
Like Longmeadow, Ivy League schools are starting to pay attention to Minnechaug. Midfielder Tara Rooke will play for Brown next season.
"Tara is as smart on the field as she is in the classroom," Yelle said. "She's a winner at every sport she plays."
Rooke is joined at midfield by another outstanding player in Cam Falvey. Dana Navalance, Mo Stack and Sam Fecteau help form a potent attack.
Navalance my be one of the area's most underrated players.
"She does a great job running the offense, and she's got a nice stick," Yelle said. "She's like a point guard out there."
Stack also has a tremendous stick.
"If the ball's anywhere near her, she's catching it," Yelle said. "She has a nose for the goal, and she finishes well."
Leah Bianco and Tiffany Carhart anchor the defense.
"They are both tough kids, and they both have a lot of heart," Yelle said.
Both Emily Castleman and Tiffany Murray are solid in goal.
"This group has the right frame of mind going into the season, and they're not hung up on anything other than being as good as they can be," Yelle said.


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In order to transform the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in a positive way, we have to break the chains of old attitudes and petty divisions. That was the promise of a new mayor, and I still hold out hope.
It's been interesting to watch the reaction to the appointment of a communications adviser and executive assistant by CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke. By way of disclosure, I used to work for provincial cabinet minister Manning MacDonald and MP Mark Eyking. I was also a research and communication director for the provincial Liberal caucus, which often put me at the opposite side of Clarke.
I admit I voted for Clarke, hoping that he would change the CBRM's attitude and approach. I knew, though, that he too would have to make some changes. I had concerns about his conservative pedigree, but more importantly his conservative ideas.
I also had some concerns with the so called "worst first" promise, because that is straight out of former premier John Hamm's playbook. It's very popular vote-getter, but bad public policy.
I did like the municipal charter promise and the promise of a port summit. I understand the importance of co-operation.
I looked beyond my misgivings because I believe that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting things to change is indeed the definition of insanity. Was it a good choice? The jury is still out.
The most contentious issue to date is Clarke's appointments.
I don't think it's unreasonable for a mayor to have at least one confidential employee who answers to the mayor alone. It's not unheard of in government. When the mayor goes, the employee goes. I have been hired under a similar arrangement.
Yet, paying this employee more than $80,000 per year might be perceived as excessive in a community in which the average household income is approximately $40,000.
It's another story for the communication adviser. The CBRM has no real communication department from what I can see. A municipality of this size should have a communication person to handle media and public relations for routine and crisis communication. It should have a Facebook page and a Twitter account, and should be issuing news releases on municipal activity on a regular basis, readily available on a website.
It's a vital position in the modern world. Unfortunately, the mayor, with council's support, has hired what amounts to a propaganda officer. It's vital that a communication officer/adviser be working above the political fray, especially in a municipality with no formal communication capacity.
It's also bordering on bizarre that the adviser will apparently be working for council as well. What if a councillor disagrees with the mayor? I don't necessarily blame Clarke for his process of appointments, but it's another story when it comes to the blank cheque given to him by council.
A number of other issues have dominated the early days of the new administration, including pre-budget consultation, the port summit and the yacht club building. I give the mayor full credit for the pre-budget consultation. But it's important that this is not a public relations exercise.
While the pre-budget consultation was announced with great fanfare, the port summit has been relegated to the status of a sideshow — no press conference, no press release, and no feel-good tweets. We need to get all the information on the table, including expert opinion. But what about the public? It's not quite clear what the public's role will be, if any. After hiring a communication adviser, I don't see much communication surrounding this process, which is odd, considering that Clarke made this a centrepiece of his campaign.
It's not the most pressing issue facing the municipality, but the mayor's reaction to the demolition of the yacht club was disappointing. He seemed to merely accept Enterprise Cape Breton Corp.'s position that it would be torn down and the land used in a possible unnamed, unplanned development. There's no shortage of vacant lots on the waterfront, and there's an acute shortage of planned development.
I'm not saying the mayor should commit unconditionally to saving the historic building, but accepting demolition without any exploration of the alternatives is not very good leadership.
Clarke has offered a mixed bag to date. His handling of the appointments has given ammunition to critics who will never support him, but it also disheartens those who hoped for a new way. His pre-budget consultation is a great concept and has the potential to unite the municipality. The port summit is looking more like a lost opportunity to build goodwill and foster development. The quick dismissal of the last historic building on the Sydney waterfront is concerning.
Clarke has a great opportunity to transform the municipality for the better and effect change as promised. If he wants to make that change, however, he too will have to break the chains of his own past attitudes and affiliations. Is he up to that challenge? We shall see.
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IMG Academy's Michael Mmoh soars to new career-high ranking
September 24, 2013
by: Johnny Esfeller
After capturing the singles title at the Canadian U18 World Ranking Event in Montreal on September 13, the IMG Academy Bollettieri Tennis program's Michael Mmoh soared to a new career-high ranking, reaching No. 52 in the latest ITF junior rankings, announced on Monday. At only 15-years of age, Mmoh is the third-youngest player ranked among the top-60. Mmoh's previous career-high was No. 80 ITF (Jan. 1, 2013).
Other notable IMG Academy tennis student-athletes and trainees among the top-100 include Italy's Gianluigi Quinzi (No. 3); Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka (No. 20) and Naoki Nakagawa (No. 36); Colombia's Diego Pedraza (No. 69); and Canada's Tommy Mylkinov (No. 83).


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Renowned Author Piazza to Read
Posted on Friday, September 02, 2011
The 2011 Trias Writer-in-Residence Tom Piazza will be giving the kick-off reading for the academic year. Recently featured on NPR, Piazza, a writer for the HBO series "Treme" and a novelist of post-Katrina New Orleans, will read from a selection of his works at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 in Albright Auditorium.
The first in the Trias Residency Reading Series, Piazza will share his thoughtful examinations of the life, culture in the heart of New Orleans. From its music to its food and its people, Piazza paints the city - both before and after Hurricane Katrina - in vivid detail. In his reading, Piazza will bring his work and world to life, paving the way for other authors in the reading series throughout the semester.
The next author to participate in the Trias Residency Reading Series is Guggenheim Fellowship recipient and PEN/Faulkner nominee Mary Gaitskill, who will join the HWS campus on Thursday, Oct. 20.
A well known music writer, Piazza won a 2004 Grammy Award for his album notes to "Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey" and is a three-time winner of the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award for Music Writing. Musician Bob Dylan has said, "Tom Piazza's writing pulsates with nervous electrical tension - reveals the emotions that we can't define."
Piazza's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Bookforum, The Oxford American, Columbia Journalism Review, and many other periodicals. Piazza's novel "City Of Refuge" won the 2008 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction. His other books include the post-Katrina classic "Why New Orleans Matters," the Faulkner Society Award-winning novel "My Cold War," and the short-story collection "Blues and Trouble," which won the James Michener Award for Fiction. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop.


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Gooding's guide to fitness — SMART New Year's Resolutions
How many of you have joined a gym in January, determined to get fit, only to cancel the membership 6 months later?
As we all know, gym memberships fluctuate throughout the year. In November and December, a sorry few show up to use the dusty dumbbells, or use the squeaky treadmill. Workout equipment begs to be used, and personal trainers wait for clients to motivate and encourage.
Then January hits with reckless abandon. People make new promises to themselves to "get back into shape" to "lose 10 pounds." Unfortunately, by the end of February, the gym becomes a much quieter place; the gym's new members fall away, and the New Year's Resolution promises are forgotten by many.
What happens to all those New Year's Resolutions? In part, resolutions fail because people don't recognize the motivation behind the goal. If your goal is to lose 15 pounds, ask yourself why you want to lose the weight. Is it because you want to keep up with your grandchildren? Is it because you want to decrease the number of medications you take? Most likely, you will be more successful with your fitness resolution if you focus on the motivation behind the goal. Grandchildren are a positive reason to lose weight, and you're less likely to resent them than you are the bathroom scale.
Another reason why resolutions fail is because we aren't setting ourselves up to succeed by setting realistic goals and getting the support we need. This year, resolve to set resolutions you can succeed at, by setting SMART goals. Here are the guidelines for establishing a New Year's Resolution that is SMART:
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• Measurable: How will I know I completed it? (Example: I will have completed my goal of running 3.5 miles when I no longer need to stop for rest.)
• Action Based: What behavior or action will I be taking? (Example: I will dedicated three hours a week to training for my 3.5 run. I will spend one hour running on the following days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)
• Realistic: Is this realistic? (Example: I feel it's realistic because I have a plan. I have the time to dedicate to my running goal and I'm giving myself adequate time to complete the goal.)
• Time lined: When will I complete this? (Example: I will run 3.5 miles, without stopping for rest, by April 30, 2010.)
Once you have figured out the motivation behind your New Year's Resolution, and have clarified your SMART goals, write them down on paper, and remember to reward yourself along the way for the progress you've made.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, as I always enjoy hearing from my readers. Happy New Year.
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Krapbook (definition): A sketchbook you use to [re]explore certain territories. Usually unseen by others, this book is used to work outside of comfort zones, shedding any fear of the crap that will accumulate within that is a result of trying to adapt to unfamiliar thought—which in my case is economic visual storytelling.
Almost through with this book. From here on out I plan to apply my decisions to formal compositions that relate to people, place, or narrative—my fear though is that I'll lose everything I've come to know in the process.
The funny scribbles and drawings throughout are my three kids (ages 11, 8 & 3) who have ample access to this book. Their little scribbles and drawings are insightful and welcomed inspiration.


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Michael Wolff: Impure Thoughts
Many know pianist/ composer Michael Wolff from his long, respected tenure as pianist for jazz legends such asCannonball Adderly,Sonny RollinsandCal Tjader. Others were introduced to him in his five years as bandleader on theArsenio Hall show. And then there were the four critically acclaimed straight ahead jazz solo recordings that brought him notoriety and, all of which, held top five positions in the U.S. jazz charts. And further still, many were introduced to Wolff this summer as he composed the soundtrack for the award-winning feature motion pictureThe Tic Code, based on his real life story and written by and starring his wife, actressPolly Draper(from the TV series "thirtysomething"). The Tic Code, which also stars Gregory Hines, tells the story of a young piano prodigy with Tourette's syndrome. So, with all these credits and musical ambitions, there was only one road to travel, the one less traveled.
Impure Thoughts features Wolff on acoustic piano but also brims with a dense cascading backdrop of African and Indian Beats and a percussive wall of syncopation produced by bass, reeds, shakers, drums and tablas. In assembling the band for this new musical jam, Wolff corralled some "heavies" including tabla player, Badal Roy, who made the original marriage between jazz and Indian music complete when he recorded onMiles Davis' On the Corner . And with Roy in the mix, Michael pays homage to Miles, the fusion patriarch, with a propulsive version of In A Silent Way .
In the simplest terms, Impure Thoughts comes across as a collective of musicians stretching out and having a blast. From the exotic Indian tones on "Eritrea" and "Euphoria" to the African infused swagger of "Bengal", you'll feel like you're on a mysterious jungle safari. And if spice is what you crave, "Mama Tell Me" incorporates a festive Latin / Cuban groove over which Wolff gets busy, but not too much so, as he slips back into the pocket and lets the band discover a new plane to graze upon. From there, the blood in your appendages keeps on flowing, as the band pulses and throbs through renditions of funk classics"Papa Was a Rolling Stone"and "Thank you For Lettin' me be Mice Elf". So, stop crowding your thoughts with impure notions and take a refreshing ride that reaches beyond and brings distinct worlds of music one step closer to fusionary perfection.
Track Listing: Eritrea; Papa Was A Rolling Stone; Euphoria; Bengal; Thank You; In A Silent Way; Impure Thoughts; Mama Tell Me
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A 46-year-old tile installer pleaded guilty Thursday morning to conspiring to manufacture marijuana as part of a ring of pot-growers whose plants, grown in homes throughout Southeast Portland, were worth about $3 million, prosecutors said.
Shu Guang Wu, who pleaded guilty through a Chinese language interpreter, is one of six people indicted in March by federal prosecutors for their roles as part of the drug ring. The operation was chronicled in a recent Willamette Week story.
Wu was the "Number 2 man" in the operation, said Kemp Strickland, assistant U.S. attorney. Wu managed the growers, collecting the marijuana, taking it for distribution and dispersing proceeds of marijuana sales to the others, he said.
Wu is to be sentenced June 9 and was ordered to be taken into custody until his sentencing. He is expected to face at least five years in prison, U.S. District Judge Marco Hernandez said in court.
Investigators tracked the defendants with GPS devices, observed the high power usage by the grow operations and could smell fresh marijuana outside the three residences from which they seized about 1,800 plants last year, Strickland said in court. Agents also found other equipment used for growing marijuana plants.
A co-defendant, Yee Ma Yau, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture marijuana in December and is scheduled to be sentenced April 28. Sun Ae Walker is scheduled for a plea hearing next week.
Two other co-defendants are scheduled for trials in May. One co-defendant, the suspected ringleader, Yim Sun Chan, has fled to China, according to the Willamette Week story.
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The vote was unanimous.
Total spending is set to be $434 million for 2012-13, down $2 million from the current budget.
Teachers agreed to accept a half-year delay in their promised raises, and employees at the district headquarters will endure 10 furlough days, cutting their pay about 5 percent. Dozens of central office workers will be laid off, and planned textbook and technology updates won't happen.
But, while neighboring Beaverton continues to look at cutting more than 300 jobs from its schools, Portland Superintendent Carole Smith was able to withdraw her plan to cut 110 teachers for the fall.
Drawing on another set of donations from outside charities and government agencies brokered by a volunteer group, Smith also found a way to preserve a three-day Outdoor School program for next year's sixth-graders.
"I am so grateful," said school board member Bobbie Regan, thanking the teachers union, central office employees and principals who have gone without raises for five year and Mayor Sam Adams and the City Council. She also thanked Portland voters who approved a local option property tax increase last May to help pay for teachers.
"It truly is a shared sacrifice to protect our kids," Regan said.
She and board member Ruth Adkins noted that students and schools still will feel a pinch next year, because some federally funded teaching jobs still will be cut, principals and vice principals will be away three days on unpaid furloughs and staff training, technology resources and curriculum support will be cut.
Smith also said there won't be enough money to reverse the board's recent decision to close Humboldt School, a K-8 school, and the Harriet Tubman Young Woman's Academy, which runs from grade six through grade 12, both because they had too few students to justify hiring enough teachers to offer a full program.
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people in this room who have put their heart and soul into 'Is there a way we can
do it?'...There is not," Smith said.
Board members Pam Knowles and Greg Belisle urged champions of Portland schools to join with their counterparts around the state to aggressively lobby the 2013 Legislature to put a higher priority on funding schools.
"I want us to remain upset, as we are tonight, so we can take this fight where it belongs, with is to our state legislature," Regan said. "To all these cuts, at some point we just have to say, 'Hell no.'"
Many parents and teachers testified emotionally against the board's decision to cut about 2 1/2 of 7 1/2 specialized PE teachers who help special education students gain motor skills and participate in regular PE classes.


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Fish and Shellfish: Contamination Problems Preclude Inclusion in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Fish and Shellfish: Contamination Problems Preclude Inclusion in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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High-Risk Populations
Women who may become pregnant, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children are especially vulnerable to the effects of environmental toxins that accumulate in fish. Exposure to even low levels of methylmercury in utero can cause developmental problems and impairments in motor and visual integration. Other environmental toxins—such as dioxins, some of which are known carcinogens—are especially dangerous during fetal development and early childhood.16
According to a new study in the April issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, women are already eating too much fish; as a result, as many as one in six newborns has a mercury level above that considered safe by the EPA. The authors reviewed diet records and tested the mercury levels in blood of more than 1,700 women (from 1999-2000 NHANES data) and found that those who consumed fish or shellfish two or more times per week had blood mercury concentrations seven times higher than those who ate no fish in the previous month.21 Based on the distribution of blood mercury concentrations noted for various populations from this study and the number of U.S. births in 2000, the authors estimates that at least 300,000—and possibly as many as 630,000—newborns each year in the United States may have been exposed in utero to methylmercury concentrations sufficiently high to potentially cause neurodevelopmental problems.21
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Zachary Lee Woodall, a staff member in Facilities Services and a UT graduate, died Thursday, February 4.
In Memoriam News
In Memoriam: John Muldowny
John Muldowny, a longtime faculty member in the Department of History, passed away on January 27. He was 84.
In Memoriam: Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas, a longtime librarian at UT and a former president of the Faculty Senate, passed away on July 15.
In Memoriam: Ben Granger
Ben Granger, former dean of the College of Social Work, passed away January 9 following complications from an illness. He was eighty-three.
In Memoriam: Clarence Minkel
Clarence Minkel, former dean of the graduate school and a professor of geography, passed away Monday. He was eighty-six.
UT Mourns Passing of Seigenthaler, Who Received Honorary Doctorate Last Year
John Seigenthaler—founding editorial director of USA Today, First Amendment champion, and freedom fighter—was laid to rest Monday in Nashville. Seigenthaler, who died Friday at the age of eighty-six, was awarded an honorary doctorate by UT's College of Law last year. Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek granted the award, saying the Nashville native "embodies the Volunteer spirit through his words, his service, and his commitment to truth, equality, and justice."
Community Pays Tribute to a Great American
More than 700 people paid tribute to Senator Howard H Baker Jr. on Monday on the UT campus. The alumnus and veteran died Thursday at his home in Huntsville, Tennessee. Yesterday his casket—draped in an American flag—was placed at the center of the rotunda of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. Baker's family gathered to greet friends, elected and appointed leaders, and many admirers throughout the day.
In Memoriam: Rabia Gibbs
Rabia Gibbs, an assistant professor and librarian, passed away on June 15. Gibbs joined the UT Libraries in 2010 as a diversity resident librarian. In 2012 she was appointed digital services and access librarian in Special Collections. Funeral services will be held this week in Gibbs's hometown of Philadelphia.
In Memoriam: Dozier Copeland Cade
Dozier Copeland Cade, director of the School of Journalism from 1972 to 1978, died Saturday, April 12, in Nashville. Cade came to UT from Georgia State University, where he served as chairman of the Department of Journalism. A Memorial Service celebrating Cade's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 9, in Nashville.
Law Library Remembers Sally Carter
Many in the campus community are mourning the loss of Sally Carter, a supervisor of the College of Law Library, who died early Monday in an accident in the White Avenue Parking Garage. Carter began working at UT in 1979. She started at Hodges Library and transferred to the Law Library in 1981. Reba Best, associate director of the Law Library, said colleagues are remembering Carter's "strong work ethic, her skill and love for her job, and her commitment to the Law Library and college."


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Emily has been a dancer with Young People's Ballet Theatre since she was 8 years old, and will be performing with YPBT again this season. She is the daughter of Brian Barrie and Cindy Eckert of Swartz Creek.
About Young People's Ballet Theatre:
The YPBT school offers a full curriculum of classes for children and adults, including a children's division focusing on the development of young dancers, and a pre-professional division for students pursuing a career in dance. The YPBT performing company, under the direction of Nicholas & Laura Schultz, principal dancers with Grand Rapids Ballet, provides opportunities for young dancers to work with talented professional artists and perform a varied repertory including classical story ballets. YPBT is committed to bringing family-friendly and affordable performances to the Flint community. YPBT is a 501c3 organization. For information call 810.230.1355 or visit ypbt.org.


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Intel Windows Phones on the way? Intel hiring WP engineers?
According to WMPU, Intel was recently advertising a job posting for some Windows Phone Engineers.
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Microsoft's Greg Sullivan said a few weeks ago that Windows Phone 8 can run on x86 processors. Hermann Eul from Intel confirmed Intel's support for Windows Phones too.
Both Intel and Windows Phone is yet to make their presence known in the mobile world. How long before we see perhaps a Lumia device (tablet, or phone) with Intel inside?
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Posted by Angela on 21/05/2012 in Angela Whitlock, Bullying, Relationship Management
Cyber bullying has become increasingly common and far too often young people fail to recognise it for what it is. The fact that they receive unacceptable comments or material through online channels, social media or via their phones somehow makes them unable to handle it or respond to it in the same way as teasing in the classroom or other more traditional forms of bullying.
As a parent the first step is to understand what cyber bullying is and the different forms it takes.
Social networking sites
Teasing or abuse can come from friends through messages or chats on accounts such as Facebook. It can also come anonymously from people who may or may not be known to them who have created fake profiles. It may take the form of mockery or abusive messages on their profile. It can happen on Twitter either through @ mentions from fake accounts or direct messages.
Abusive emails are a secretive way of targeting vulnerable young people and also make it possible for inappropriate videos, content or computer viruses to be circulated to unwitting victims.
Instant messaging (IM) and chatrooms
Instant messaging via Facebook, Blackberry Messenger (BBM) or other chat channels or chat rooms enables groups of people to join in with teasing, provocation or making an individual feel like an outsider. It can be difficult to monitor, particularly with the prevalence of mobile phones with chat channels on them.
Mobile phones
Abusive texts, video and photo messages can take many forms, from inappropriate or explicit content (sexting) to recordings of physical attacks on people which can be used to provoke, shame or intimidate. These videos are sometimes referred to as 'happy slapping' or 'blue jacking'. Sometimes compromising or embarrassing photos of individuals may be circulated without their permission.
Take any possible opportunity to talk to your child about bullying, the more knowledge they have the more they can recognise it as unacceptable.
Let them know that sending sexually explicit texts, images or videos via mobile phone, social media or email is wrong and could cause them to have a criminal record. It may seem obvious but a surprisingly high proportion of young people don't realise that these activities are unacceptable and illegal.
Don't be afraid of social media and technology. Learn about it, create an account for yourself if you don't already have one and understand how it works and how it may be abused. Tell your child you are setting yourself up an account on Facebook and Twitter and invite them to help you. It can be a useful way to start a conversation about potential bullying.
Although online bullying is remote and doesn't involve physical injury it's important to let your child know that anyone who makes them feel bad about themselves is abusing them emotionally. Let them know that nobody has a right to do that to them.
Make sure they are careful about the personal information they share online with friends and the details that they make public on their profiles.
Encourage them to talk about their experiences online and to report any abusive emails or texts.
Remember that all bullying will cause anxiety and stress and this may show itself in many ways. Be alert to any changes in your child's behaviour.
For more information on helping young people stay safe online contact ORA – visit www.ora-elearning.co.uk
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Julia Milhorn celebrated her 90th birthday on July 29 with a lunch at Shoney's in Harriman.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Milhorn, Wylie Milhorn, R.H. Milhorn, Angie Milhorn, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Milhorn, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Milhorn and Tony and Carolyn Jones.
Her family includes daughters and sons-in-law, Janie and Van Hughes and Cathy and Curtis Griffis; and grandsons Adam Griffis, Eric and wife Christy Hughes, and Shane Hughes.
Students enrolled in Roane County Schools who need the required immunizations to attend school have until Sept. 2 to fulfill the requirements.
Tennessee Department of Health requires all pre-school, pre-K, kindergarten, seventh-grade and new enrollees to the system to receive proper immunizations before entering school for the this year.
Due to a shortage of vaccine medications, the deadline for Roane County students was extended to Sept. 2.
25 Years Ago
Roane State Community College's cheerleading squad brought back a trophy from a national competition. Brewster the Rooster, the Raiders' 7-foot mascot, won Most Improved Mascot. That trophy represented besting 60 other cheerleading mascots from across the country. The cheerleaders made it to the finals competition.
10 Years Ago
Property deed transfers as recorded at the Roane County Courthouse July 15-20:
From LPP Mortgage Ltd. to Kelley Collins and Robby L. Hawkins by warranty deed, Dist. 5, 2.203 acres, Dogwood Heights Mini Farms, Lot 17, $77,500.
From Karen C. Crabtree and Jeffrey Lynn Crabtree to Curtis Manuel and Janet Manuel by warranty deed, Dist. 5, 42.706 acres, Abels Valley Road, $135,000.
From Christopher Lee Batchelor to Barbara Michelle Batchelor by quit-claim deed, Dist. 3, J.C. Queener, Lot 4, $0.
Editor's Note: Readers are cautioned that some names may be the same as, or similar to, other members of the community.
JC C. Coleman, vandalism up to $500. Bound over.
Brandon N. Baney, aggravated burglary. Guilty.
Gail Strickland, reckless endangerment no weapon involved. Dismissed.
Roy E. Gilliam, simple possession/casual exchange. Guilty.
Samuel was about as low as he had ever been. His wife of 60 years had died the month before, and their only daughter lived across the country and had many health problems.
Samuel's wife had taken care of all the little details of their lives: shopping, meals and bill paying.
Samuel was grief stricken and trying to carry on. His one consolation was his wife's little dog, Suzy, now 14 years old.
A Roane Choral Society ensemble recently presented "A Gospel and More" concert at Oral Baptist Church.
Singers include, front row from left, Ranell Lane, Carol Brown, Louanne Bennett; second row, Peggy Sheppard, Karen Seiber, Margie Wadlington, Pat Estes, accompanist Amy Lane; third row, Nancy Beth Gerberding, Julianne Bailey, Debi Foley, Paul Crawford, George Wadlington, Director Eugene Hattaway; and back row, Marilyn Gaffin, Wendell Jones and Tim Stout.
Members of Midway High School's class of 1961 recently gathered at Woodlawn Cove Bed and Breakfast for their 50-year class reunion.
Attending the special event are, front row from left, retired teachers Janice Eberhart and Boyd Woody; second row, classmates Mary Moore Renfro, Susan Shipwash Townsend, Betty Clower Thompson, Shirley Raby Gourley; third row, Bobby Collier, Jackie Longmire, Jimmy Jett; fourth row, Eddie Viar, Stephen Williams, Richard Heatherly; and back row, Ronald Ramsey, Danny Walker and Dillard Moore.
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2. Objectives
2.1. Purpose
The purpose of the project is to create Business Process Models and Business Class Diagrams for documenting the business scenarios and business transactions involved in legal notice publication (LNP). The output will be used to obtain and validate the XML messages to support the business transactions.
2.2. Scope
This project covers the process of notices publication when it is compulsory for individuals, companies or organizations to communicate to the general public a given information in a defined format or media. This communication includes two elements: the information to be delivered and the means through which it is made public. The targeted audience of the publication is undetermined and anonymous.
The project could be divided into sub-projects dependent upon requirements. Each sub-project may deal with a specific area of LNP. The first sub-project is to cover LNP in the Public Procurement domain. Further sub-projects for other domains of legal notice publication could follow as demanded.
3. Deliverables
The deliverables are:
- A catalogue of Business Process Models by domain covering the legal notice publication for a legal notification domain as defined in the scope
- A guide for users which enables them to select the model appropriate to their needs.
- A guide for users which enables them to select the relevant transaction appropriate to their needs.
- The class diagrams of the business transactions for the creation of the XML messages
- ABIEs, BBIEs, and CCs (if necessary), based on the UN/CEFACT Core Component Technical Specification
- XML messages to support the business transactions
4. Functional Expertise of Membership
Membership is open to experts who have broad knowledge in the areas ...
5. Geographical Focus
The geographic focus of the project is global
6. Initial Contributions
Initial contributions will come from a variety of sources. A call for contributions will be made for ...
The following have expressed an interest in making such contributions:
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7.1. Team
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7.2. Milestones
Estimated Open Development Process (ODP) milestone dates:
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|Project Proposal
|Requirements List
|1st Working Draft
|Internal Review
|Public Review
|Implementation Verification
|Final Release
8. Statement of Resource Requirements
Participants in the project shall provide resources for their own participation. The continued existence and functioning of the project team shall not require any additional resources from the UN/ECE secretariat other than:
- Establishing and maintaining the project team's public Web site pages with appropriate links, document download facilities, and items of interest;
- Establishing and maintaining the project team's public and private list servers.


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Spring has not sprung yet in the Maritimes.
Storm watch
Pictou County is expected to get 25 centimetres of snow and rain on Wednesday, Environment Canada predicts.
The storm is predicted to have very strong winds and significant snowfall, which will limit visibility from blowing snow.
Environment Canada meteorologist Tracey Talbot said the snow is expected to start early Wednesday and continue to fall throughout the day.
"It does have the potential to be a rough storm."
The snow is expected to start Wednesday morning and will be heavy at times. It is forecast to change over to rain in the afternoon over the eastern half of the mainland and Cape Breton but then change to snow overnight. It is expected to taper off Thursday morning.
She said in Pictou County, the snow might not change to rain, but the snow will be heavy at times.
With the heavy winds, storm surge is also expected.
"We're looking at some storm surge on the [Northumberland] Strait."
Some ice in the Strait can get pushed onto the shore, she said.
She said Mother Nature doesn't always know when spring is coming.
"Getting an intense storm like this isn't unusual"
She said spring storms are not something people want, but it's not the first time a major spring storm has happened.
She said people should keep an eye on warnings from Environment Canada for the next 24 hours.