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Playboy.com Exclusive: Ron Perlman
Playboy.com sat down to talk shop with actor Ron Perlman in anticipation of his upcoming release to Blu-Ray, The Scorpion King 3.
Classically-trained actor, Ron Perlman, ups the ante in the action-packed adventure flick, Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption—available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, DVD and Digital Download January 10, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption is the latest chapter in the Scorpion King movie franchise. The series, a spin-off to The Mummy, follows the life of Mathayus the Scorpion King, a character featured in The Mummy Returns. Scorpion King 3, directed by Roel Reine (Death Race 2), features Ron Perlman in the role of King Horus of Egypt, Victor Webster as Mthayus, and Billy Zane as Talus, the evil tyrant.
Perlman, 61, is known for his roles in such films as Hellboy, Drive, Season of the Witch, Blade II, Alien: Resurrection, Enemy at the Gates and The Name of the Rose, to name but a few. Perlman has also made a strong mark in television, most particularly, since 2008, in the role of Clarence "Clay" Morrow, the motorcycle gang leader of FX's hit show Sons of Anarchy.
We spoke to Perlman over the phone from New York City in late December.
PLAYBOY.COM: Scorpion King: Battle for Redemption is about to premiere. Where was the movie filmed?
RON PERLMAN: In Thailand, exclusively. At least my part of it was.
PLAYBOY.COM: What was it like to shoot there?
PERLMAN: It was kind of a revelation. It was beautiful. It was my first trip to Thailand, and I just so loved the country and the culture. And getting a sense of how other people in the world—particularly in parts of the world as exotic as that— go through life. I got the chance to discover the splendiferous Bangkok. And then some more remote parts of Thailand that very few people get to see.
It's a privilege being an actor, and being able to discover the world not as a tourist, but as someone who's actually invested there and working alongside people who know only Thailand. So you're kind of getting it from their mindset, because you're on an equal plane.
PLAYBOY.COM: So does that kind of sense of dislocation, or foreignness help shape the way that you create the fantastic universe of Scorpion King?
PERLMAN: It doesn't hurt. But you know, you've got to be able play that guy if you're in Thailand or if you're in Burbank. So much of what we do is a result of our imaginations, and thinking: 'What would it be like if I was in the world of 1,600 years ago and these were the conditions?' Being in Thailand and being in a place that's new and exotic probably feeds into that quite well.
PLAYBOY.COM: There's a lot of sword action happening in Scorpion King. What kind of weapons master teaches people sword-wielding skills these days?
PERLMAN: Actually, did you ever hear of a movie called Ong-Bak…Oh my god it's one of the great action adventure martial arts movies. It's this Thai movie that came out about two, three years ago. And now it's going to be a franchise, a series, because it was so mind-blowingly cool. I saw it with my son, who is a martial artist. The guy who did all of the fight choreography in Ong-Bak, [Panna Rittikrai], did [the stunt choreography] for Scorpion King. So I got a chance to work with somebody who had already blown my mind. And it's kind of an honor to be around a guy like that. You just listen to everything he says and you know you're in amazingly good hands, and that if you just follow his lead you're probably going to look okay. Because everything you've seen him do looks way, way more than okay.
PLAYBOY.COM: Given that the Scorpion King films are set a couple of thousand years prior to The Mummy storyline; does this affect the historical accuracy of the weapons, or stunts?
PERLMAN: [Rittikrai] goes and does the research. He pinpoints the time, and the style of fighting that was employed at the time, and the style of swords that were employed at the time, because swords come in many shapes and sizes, and you want to get that right.
PLAYBOY.COM: You've played a slew of action-heavy roles, between your work in Hellboy, and Conan the Barbarian, and Sons of Anarchy (to name a few), and you're known for doing a great deal of your own stunt work. Would you say you're very comfortable with swords at this point, or are you more at ease with other kinds of fight stunts?
PERLMAN: No, I'm not comfortable. I'm challenged by it. And I feel that it's important to look as comfortable as is humanly possible to look in a movie like Scorpion King or Conan the Barbarian, where the swords and the forging of your own weapon–something that took place back in those days–is something that you immerse yourself in. And that's the challenge. Especially for someone like me who grew up in New York City in the twentieth century. That's the fun of it, making the leap. It's trying to allow your imagination to take you to a place where conditions were completely different in every way that they are, where the things that are the extensions of your persona are completely different than anything you've ever known. That's the joy of acting.
PLAYBOY.COM: I can see that.
PERLMAN: I'm sure you can!
PLAYBOY.COM: You've working alongside director Guillermo del Toro on both Hellboy I and II, and you're set to star in his latest project, the science fiction kiju film Pacific Rim. Tell me about your ongoing collaboration.
PERLMAN: We're about to start our fifth project together. When we're not working together we're eating and socializing and enjoying each others' company. I guess I enjoy that guy's company on a multitude of levels, and I'm not sure which one is more mind-blowing. The professional collaboration, the amount of stuff that we've done together on a creative level, or just the friendship. Because they both occupy singular places in my life. And the impact he's had on me and on my career is kind of indescribable. He's somebody that I love and that I admire. And I get to experience him on both levels.
PLAYBOY.COM: How does playing roles like King Horus or Hellboy, with all the largeness of their internal, comic book slash speculative storylines compare to playing a character like Sons of Anarchy M.C. President, Clay Morrow?
PERLMAN: Every single job you have has a personality of its own. And a scope of its own. But none of that changes your fundamental approach. And none of that changes what you know the job to be, which is just to find truth in the character. Sometimes you have to get that truth to come out faster than others. In a movie like Hellboy, you're shooting a page and a half, two pages a day. Whereas on a show like Sons of Anarchy, you're shooting anywhere between six and ten pages a day. So you're just working faster. But you're working with the same skill set, and pretty much that doesn't change. The conditions change. But you're depending a lot on your imagination, and on your ability to say 'what if.' You have to block out a lot of stuff, you know, because when the camera's rolling, you have to be in a very quiet, personal, private space to be free.
* Scorpion King: Battle for Redemption is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, DVD and Digital Download January 10, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.


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October 1-31, 2008
UTSA prepares for State Employee Charitable Campaign 2008
By Lynn Gosnell
Special Projects Writer
(Sept. 25, 2008)--UTSA staff and faculty will prove their generosity once more during the 2008 State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC), which runs Oct. 1-31. The annual workplace giving campaign for State of Texas employees, including state universities and colleges, benefits an extremely diverse group of charities and nonprofit organizations including organizations working directly to recover from the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Ike along the Texas coast.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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UTSA participates in SECC with the coordination of donations managed by the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. Each UTSA employee will receive a donation packet, and once again this year UTSA staff and faculty will have the choice of contributing to the SECC through payroll deduction or through one-time gifts of checks or cash.
UTSA's campaign features many opportunities to learn about the people and agencies that benefit directly from campus donations. Watch UTSA Today and look for fliers that publicize these events in your office or department. The campaign will culminate in a reprise of "UTSA's Got Talent" on Oct. 24, featuring talent shows performed at the 1604 and Downtown campuses with simulcasts to both locations.
"I encourage everyone to open the donation directory and open your hearts to the great opportunity of giving to others. Giving to SECC is about the opportunity to give to what is important to you and making a difference as a community," said Kim Durham, assistant director of alumni relations and one of three chairs of this year?s campaign.
Also leading the campus effort is Jana Kennelly, associate director of development in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and Frances Riojas, assistant regional director of the Small Business Development Center.
Chances are, the SECC benefits you. How? If you?ve ever wondered what your connection is to the people and agencies of the State Employee Charitable Campaign, here are some questions you might ask.
Have you ever...
... received help from Red Cross after a disaster?
... hiked or camped in a Texas park?
... helped build a Habitat for Humanity house?
... known someone affected by family violence?
... known someone who received hospice care?
If so, then you have already experienced the generosity of charitable giving through programs such as the annual State Employee Charitable Campaign.
In 2007, 71 percent of UTSA employees contributed more than $225,000 to local, national and international nonprofit charities through the SECC. That figure represents the highest percentage of participation for any UT System institution. This year's goal is 73-percent participation.
Remember, it's not the amount you give that's important -- it's that you participate.

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Open the Door to Art! A live painting eventSunday, May 1st, 2011
On Cinco de Mayo, South Park will be in full swing with events scheduled nearly all day. Just be sure you don't miss the debut live painting event going down at 6:30 pm in Napoli's parking lot.
Five artists will transform doors salvaged from the historic Witch Hat House into works of art. In one hour you'll see a plain white door change from a cocoon into a freaking beeyootiful butterfly.
And then, you'll even be able to bid on that butterfly! That's right. The art will be available to the highest (silent) bidder when the doors are complete. Proceeds from the auction will go to art events and field trips for our South Park Teen Program.
Check out our fully rockin' artist line-up:
So let's recap the particulars. You will eat pizza, listen to DJ Luscious Lips spin, watch art in the making and pretty much enjoy yourself to the utmost, this Thursday 6:30 pm at Napoli's (corner of 14th and Cloverdale in the heart of SP).
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Humanscale Freedom Chair with Headrest
designed by Niels Diffrient
Sharing the same characteristics of the Freedom Chair that made it an ergonomic success, this headrest-toting version offers the high performance you expect with added support for your noggin.
What's to Like:
Who doesn't like freedom? The freedom to move around in your chair that is. At work, lots of people need to shift positions with regularity so they can stay comfortable, and the Freedom Chair makes this easy and comfortable. The seat and seat back conspire to even make slouching positions easy on the back and legs.
What's Not to Like:
Not every one gets excited about the style of the chair. The double bar armrest support and the indentations that run down the middle of the seat and seat back appeal to some (Freedom lovers) but not to others (Freedom haters).
The Bottom line:
You can argue about the style, but you can't argue with the comfort. This is a unique and very comfortable desk chair. It may surprise you to hear that Humanscale doesn't really consider itself to be a furniture company. They make furniture, of course, but rather than calling themselves a furniture company, they call themselves an ergonomics company. There isn't an organization out there more committed, driven, and knowledgable about the field of ergonomics than Humanscale.
Humanscale stands for ergonomic furniture. The Freedom Chair is what you might call their Magnum Opus (thus far).
Materials & Measurements
The graphite and titanium bases are made of hard plastic to match the plastic frame of the chair. The base is also available in polished aluminum.
The seat comes in standard foam or a marvelous Technogel (even better than a bicycle seat) over a thin polyurethane foam.
Armpads are available with Duron covers over foam (Duron is a soft urethane plastic material)or gel. Both Duron and gel armpads are available with or without upholstery to match your seat.
A seat depth: 16.25" - 18.5"
B seat height: 16" - 21" (standard); 15.25" - 19.5" (low); 17" - 22.25" (tall)
C seat width: 21"
D backrest height: 18" - 21"
E chair width: 27.25"
F armrest height: 5" - 11"
G armrest length: 13" (standard); 14.25" (advanced)
H distance between armrests: 20" (standard); 11.5" - 21.5" (advanced)
I height (no headrest): 33.5" - 41.5"
J height (with headrest): 43" - 53"
K headrest height range: 5"
L base diameter: 25"
O backrest width: 21"
Environmental Information
The Freedom Chair is Greenguard Certified and is made of 62-percent recycled materials. It is 90-percent recyclable. For more information on the Freedom Chair's environmental impact and Humanscale's environmental polices, see our Freedom Chair Environmental Summary.
About The Manufacturer
|Humanscale's focus since its inception in 1982 has been providing outstanding ergonomic seating and accessories for the home and the office. Their products, which range from task chairs to keyboard trays to CPU holders, are all geared towards making life simpler, easier, and healthier for anyone who works at a desk. Widely recognized for their line of office seating, Humanscale has done much to advance design in some newer product areas- namely in computer and office accessories such as monitor arms, foot machines, and the ergonomic computer mouse. Winner of numerous design awards, Humanscale continues to deliver groundbreaking office tools that combine simplicity, aesthetics, and ergonomics.
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Niels Diffrient
Designer of the Freedom Chair, the Liberty Chair, and the Diffrient Light, Niels Diffrient is internationally recognized as a premier designer in the field of ergonomics. Diffrient is a world-renowned and world-travelled designer who has worked with some of the greatest aesthetic and ergonomic designers of this or any century. Diffrient was trained at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where he was able to win the First Medal of Design 3 times during his tenure. After graduation he spent time traveling and working in Europe, thanks to a Fulbright Scholarship he had won. Aside from his obvious bonafides in the realm of furniture design, he also has a background in aeronautical engineering.
Diffrient has created many wonderful chairs in his long career. The Freedom Chair is among the most recent, but he was also responsible for the Diffrient Light Chair and the Liberty Chair. Diffrient co-authored the original three part book on modern ergonomic design, title "Humanscale." It was he who helped to lay out clearly and with great aesthetic and scientific insight the way forward for office chairs, and indeed all types of human-centric furniture design.
The Freedom Chair is one of his greatest accomplishments. It combines his love of design with his passion for ergonomics and humanistic art. It's a comfortable, ground-breaking chair built by one of the masters.
With a resume that includes collaboration with icons Eero Saarinen and Marco Zanuso, a background in aeronautical engineering, and numerous design awards, Niels Diffrient is undoubtedly one of the most influential designers of the past 50 years.
Born in 1928 in Star, Mississippi, Diffrient attended Wayne State University and eventually enrolled in the Cranbrook Academy of Art, where he won the First Medal of Design three times during his tenure there. After traveling and working in Europe thanks to a Fulbright Scholarship, Diffrient began work at the design firm Henry Dreyfuss Associates, where he would stay for 25 years. While there, he co-authored the three-volume publication Humanscale. This work summarized his design principles which were rooted in the belief that the human body should drive design for products that humans will interact with. In his own words: "A design should look good and be appealing, but without compromising human factors. Aesthetics should enhance the technical side, not deter from it."Read the story behind Niels Diffrient and the Freedom Chair
- Awards and Honors:
- 2002 Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum Product Design Award
- 1996 Chrysler Award for Innovation
- 2005 Legend Award from Contract Magazine
- Named the "Granddaddy of the ergonomic revolution by Forbes Magazine in 2007
- Honorary Royal Designer for Industry Member- awarded by the Royal Society of Arts and Industry
- 1996 I.D. Magazine Top 40 Design Innovators
Design Story
The standard version of the chair does not come with a traditional headrest (like most office chairs). But for many folks, increased support for the head and neck is among their most crucial ergonomic needs. That's why the folks at Humanscale made sure to include plenty of options for this chair, so you could have a hand in designing the final product. In this case, that means a state of the art ergonomic headrest that attaches easily to the top of the chair and does nothing to take away from the beauty of its form. The Freedom Chair headrest keeps your neck from straining at work, and keeps your head supported at all times so your weight stays balanced.
If you need lots of head and neck support, this is definitely the add-on you need to make the Freedom Chair perfect for you. The rest of the chair can be customized as you see fit - with our online design engine you can choose the color, caster, and base that's right for you!
Read an independently-conducted review of Humanscale's Freedom Chair.
Shipping & Delivery
Free Shipping: Free
Standard ground shipping includes delivery by FedEx or UPS to your door or main lobby. Once shipped, items generally arrive within 2-5 business days. Simple, fast and easy service.
Chair without headrest: 35lb
Chair with headrest: 39lb
Product Q&A
Do you have questions about this product?
Get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.
Q:weight limit I weigh almost 300Lbs.Asked on 4/23/2013 by Demm
1 answer
A:The weight range for the Humanscale Freedom Chair with Headrest is 100-300 pounds.Answered on 4/24/2013 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Fabric and cushions come with a 5 year warranty, all other pieces come with a 15 year warranty. To see what kind of value that kind of extensive warranty delivers, see our Freedom Chair Warranty summary.


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Hello all,
I have tried to dig through the varius posts to find my posts. Either my concern is different, or I do not have the technical ability to understand how they relate to my plight. A novice I am, so I added all the details I could think of that may be important.
My 2004 WRX Wagon with 185,000 miles has a case of the CEL code P0420 and has not responded to treatment. Time for a different approach?
Since the check engine light has come on about 3,000 miles ago in late fall, the 02 sensors have been replaced, and after 2 after-market catalytic convertors were tried, a dealer version was put on last week. Yes, that's three different cats installed. Each time, the CEL is back on soon after 100 miles. I did not check the codes on the prior CELs, but the most recent is P0420.
The same local mechanics shop that has always serviced this WRX now suspects an electical issue, but I have yet to take it back. I am wondering if enough attention is being paid to potential underside damage in the 2 months prior. First incident was dead center and loud strike of a truck tire tread one night on the highway. Second incident was a doe laying down in my lane - thankfully no antlers on that one! On both, I noticed some bump noises, but no lingering smell, damages, or handling issues afterwards. These events were within a few thousand miles of the first CEL that was sporadic at first and then went constant CEL. Not that I think it is important, but I have replaced 3 driver side low beam bulbs, 2 dashboard lights, and have intermittent cruise control engaging all in the last 2 months.
Any advice on getting the CEL fixed so I can pass inspection and surpass 200,000 miles?
-Ask for a closer inspection for exhaust line damage?
-Could it simply be an electrical malfunction somewhere?
-Different O2 sensors worth a shot?
Thanks for your advice,


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Hey folks! This is my first post here and I imagine for the first little bit I'll be offering more questions than answers. I'm purchasing equipment for a couple colonies that I'm putting on the property this summer and have a fair amount of stuff that was left here by the previous owner. I'm sorting through what I can and can't use, what needs to be cleaned and torched etc.. Most of it is making sense but I have run into a bit of a confusion that I hoped somebody could help me out with.
So there are a number of huge boxes of shallow plastic frames. They are bit different than what I fammiliar with (I'm not familliar with much).
So.. the top bar is narrow. Approx 5/8" wide.
the side bar is straight without a wide section at the top.. also approx 5/8" wide.
It seems I usually see wider top bars than side bars, and a bit of a wider section for the top few inches of the sidebar.
Anybody have any idea what I have here?
For whatever reason the attachment button does not work for me.
Does this question make sense to anybody? Any input would be very much appreciated!


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First of all I'm not saying that it doesn't - I'm seriously asking.
I've looked a good bit on the Internet and I see lots of shiny new hives, and lots of first year attempts, and a few reporting heavy losses. But I have yet to see proof of concept for the system - a Warre yard managed in the Warre way that has continued to be sustainable for at least 3 years.
I'd really like to see and hear about it, because I think the concept is intriguing.


text: Stuckey does seem to disappear for a 7 minute or so stretch in the 4th Q's. It happened against OKC and the CHI. While he didn't have a good game shooting or passing last night, he did pull in 1 rebound in 39+ minutes last night. I'm no mathematician, but I think that comes out to something like 1.1 rebounds per 48 minutes. Charlie V got his vaunted 17 and 7 last night. There are 2 basketball games for him though, shooting the ball and everything else. Tommy Heinsohn said if he could lift his knees on D he could be an All Star. Typically CG did his best work post game on Twitter. Pistons' Charlie Villanueva calls out 'KG' via Twitter after game against Celtics | MLive.com


text: The search continues for 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, who disappeared Friday while walking to school in Westminster, Colo. On Tuesday, Jessica's family talked with the media at the Westminster Police Department. Officials are also now investigating a possible connection to the abduction Monday of an 11-year-old girl in Cody, Wyo. The Wyoming girl was found later walking along a road.


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Again rulers - especially the "rolling rulers". I suppose If I were to draw again they'd be useful - but not for fabric.
Binding clips. I went back to using two long straight pins and much prefer it. Yes - they get bent, but that is why I just bought a new box of straight pins.
Thimbles. I've tried about 5 different thimbles now and hate all of them. Have come to the conclusion that I hate thimbles and will just develop a callous on my middle finger and grow my own thimble.
Some of the BEST purchases I made: the super size Beba cutting mat (the clear kind, not the self healing), the "Spiral Eye" needles, and I usually pick up batting at the shows because it's so cheap.


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Jeremy Maclin was carted off the practice field with a potentially serious right leg injury Saturday.
Maclin was "writhing in pain" on the field, trainers were looking at his "lower right leg or ankle," and both coach Chip Kelly and GM Howie Roseman ran over to survey the scene. The fifth-year receiver was unable to put any weight on his leg, and he was shuttled off on a cart with a towel draped over his face. None of this information paints a pretty picture. Stay tuned for an update.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...n-acl/related/ - RF
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Welcome to the offical website of motoring cartoonist Russell Brockbank.
As well as information about the man himself, this site offers commemorative items for sale via our online shop, there are currently discounts on a selection of Brockbank prints and greetings cards.
We welcome contact from interested parties, collectors and fans of Russell Brockbank's wonderful work.


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Playboy.com's Exclusive Interview with Jane's Addiction Front Man: Perry Farrell
Jane's Addiction front man Perry Farrell talks theatre, inspiration and the wild world of rock 'n' roll.
It's hard to put a finger on what exactly makes Perry Farrell so fascinating. It could be the fact that he fronts Jane's Addiction, one of the first alt rock bands to gain mainstream attention in the early 90's, or his work with the mega festival, Lollapalooza, which he dreamed up after tripping on acid. Or the fact that he is the only person to have ever performed at all twelve Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festivals to date? Whatever it is, for over two decades Parry Farrell has been changing the course of music. After releasing Jane's Addiction's forth studio album, The Great Escape Artist, the band is set to kick off on an intimate tour across North America that could revolutionize the way concertgoers experience live music.
Playboy.com: The Theatre of the Escapists was quite the project for you to develop. What makes this concert so unique?
Farrell: You title it as a concert but what I'm trying to do is push it as far as I can towards theatre. Obviously the main attraction will be Jane's Addiction, but instead of playing in amphitheaters across America, we're going into smaller venues to give more of an intimate tour. I like to think of the venues as also a part of the performance. The architecture and interior decoration that you see in these places really compliments The Great Escape Artists which has a 1920's surrealist with a twist of Warhol pop feel to it.
So Jane's Addiction will be doing the concert while immersive theatre that sometimes juts out or engulfs the audience is going on. The performers are at times going to go out into the crowd and the crowd is at times going to come onto the stage.
Playboy.com: I can safely say I haven't heard of anything like this before. It seems as if every song is a different piece of theatre or, say, an act?
Farrell: In a way, yeah. You know if nothing else it will be music mixed with film but at the very most it will be music mixed with film mixed with theatre performance.
Playboy.com: With a band that has a discography of such iconic songs, how hard is it going to be to create the perfect playlist when you go on such a tour?
Farrell: We have to play our classic songs especially for the people who have never seen us. It may be the first and, you never know, the only time they will ever get to see Jane's Addiction. They would want to see our classic songs and we love to perform them so we're bringing those songs with us into The Theatre of the Escapists.
Playboy.com: Creating the perfect atmosphere for music lovers seems to be something you strive for.
Farrell: To be honest with you, there is an off-Broadway Theatre show in New York called Sleep No More. They rented out a couple of floors of a hotel and you would go down to this place with a group of people where you're all encouraged to walk anywhere you want in the five or so stories of the place. Every room is dressed as some mysterious thing and throughout the entire time you're there you're just completely immersed in this theatre. Every once in a while somebody would come running through and do some kind of performance. I loved the experience of immersive theatre, the dancing and the incredibly gorgeous settings but there was no group, no source, and no musical element there. So I came home really inspired by that and really wanted to bring immersive theatre to music and to bring it to the public.
Playboy.com: It seems that this sort of atmosphere is going to bring back the intimacy and importance of what coming together to listen to music is all about.
Farrell: I like the idea of new experiences for people. If you consider rock music the way it's been played for people the last 40-50 years, it's been the same. I want to just give a new experience. I don't want people to go there to stand mindlessly and watch, I want them to be excited to go down to see what it's all about you know, get them interested in what it looks like and what it feels like. You gotta get these people out of their houses!
Playboy.com: We're excited that we were able to premiere the explicit version of "Underground." Was there a reason why you guys made this cut?
Farrell: I never look at 'explicit' as something negative. If I had it my way, the explicit version would be the only version. But the sad thing about it is the industry and the way they look at the videos. You have to understand that there is a record company paying for the video that then has to get it played on various stations and sites mostly on the internet nowadays. With places like YouTube and Vimeo censoring, it's hard. So the various places that the record companies go to get it played are all censoring to the point where, you know you show breasts and it's a no-go. It's really sad.
Playboy.com: It's kind of backwards. If you think of some of the first music videos that came out, like David Bowie's first two which made a really big ripple in the record industry censorship wise, you would think that we'd be over the small things.
Farrell: Exactly. We have to be aware of these restrictions and now, if we want to release an explicit video we have to look for places that will play them. And I kind of agonized about it. I would get the cuts and say, "what do you mean we can't show this?"
Playboy.com: Was there stuff that was left out?
Farrell: What we wanted to show was really nothing. To be honest, I wanted to show more blood! The story is about the people of the underground and the underbelly of society and the way that they die and the way that they express themselves sexually and I would get the cuts back and say, "Where's the blood? I don't see any blood and no bodies!" There are really no bodies and it really took the punch out of the video. Not having those shots in there, it's like if Boardwalk Empire or The Sopranos were not allowed to show the guys heads being blown off. And honestly, people wouldn't even really care. That's what makes those sorts of shows. Zany bloody scenes are famous! I wanted a video like that but of course the record company sort of prohibited me from doing it or the director for going that far. That's what I really wanted but it ended up that we got a little bit of nice body shots and uh…so yeah, we'll show it on our site and your site.
Playboy.com: Jane's Addiction is taking part in a Playboy Key Club contest to play a concert at a fan's house. Have you guys ever done anything like this before?
Farrell: I'll tell you a quick story. [Laughs] One time, when I was in Satellite Party, a side project I worked on with my wife, we were used as the prize for a radio giveaway. We would go to these people's houses and preform in their backyard. It ended up that the person who won was in Boston. So we were in Boston in somebody's backyard performing and some girl said to Etty that she was a whore. So Etty freaked out and went to punch the girl but she didn't end up hitting the girl. Instead what happened was the girl's boyfriend jumped in front of her so Etty ended up socking this guy in the face. After that all hell broke loose in the backyard and we were all yanked out of there. That was the only other time that we have been used as a prize.
Playboy.com: Was there a concert you went to as a child that really stuck with you?
Farrell: When I was in my early 20's, I might have been like 20 or 21; I went to this show called the US Festival which was put on by Bill Graham and Steve Wozniak who was still partners with Steve Jobs at Apple at the time. This show was out in San Bernardino and I was just starting to become a musician. I had recorded some demos myself just to use as a calling card. I didn't have a clue or anything, I was actually a waiter. [Laughs] I was waiting tables at the time, that's what I did for money anyway. But I went to this US Festival and was frying on acid but I had this kind of precognitive feeling that I would one day be doing this very thing which is a pretty big precognitive to have. I remember the show had the Talking Heads, David Bowie, Van Halen, The Kinks and a bunch more groups and it was this huge monster festival and of course years later we got to do Lollapalooza. It was from that feeling that I had and the excitement just to see so many great groups together. That's what really inspirited me to do Lollapalooza.


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Two years have passed since Deepwater Horizon, the environmental disaster that coated the Gulf of Mexico in oil. The huge oil slicks are gone, as are the heart-wrenching pictures of dying seabirds and littered wetlands. Commercial and recreational fishing has resumed and beaches look pristine once more.
Chris Macaluso, Coastal Outreach Coordinator for the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, says there is a misunderstanding that folks should stay away from Louisiana because everything is covered in oil. You can go to public beaches or go boating, and you will not see the effects of the crude. There are areas where there are a lot of good fish, and last year was a good duck hunting season.
"There are a lot of places, really good recreational opportunities, that we want people to come and take advantage of," says Macaluso.
Yet much is unresolved in this large, ecologically diverse area that was the site of environmental mayhem two years ago. And while some beaches do not show it, many ecosystems and animals are still suffering.
Wrangling continues between the government and BP as to how much oil was actually spilled on April 20, 2010. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Coast Guard, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) all analyzed how much oil was released. Government scientists estimated that 62,000 barrels of oil shot out a mile below the surface and 50 miles from the Mississippi River delta each day. That puts the final figure at about 5 million barrels (200 million gallons) of oil. BP disputes these figures, and this courtroom dance will likely end in arbitration.
The Louisiana coast, the surrounding Gulf, wetlands and marine life, tourism, and the regional economy are still feeling the repercussions of the disaster.
"There's no getting around the bad," says Macaluso.
Some of the shoreline is still oiled. The actual number of miles where there is still heavy oiling is about eight to ten percent of Louisiana's total coastline, according to Macaluso, and the impact is visible.
Take for instance the Barataria Basin, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, with a span of over 100 miles. It lies between the existing track of the Mississippi River and the outflow of Bayou Lafourche.
Within this huge basin lie tupelo gum and cypress trees, hardwoods, freshwater brackish marshes, as well as the saline marsh leading down to the barrier islands. The Basin, along with Louisiana's coastal wetlands, provides extensive habitat for over 5 million migratory waterfowl each year on their way to South America. It also hosts a large population of brown pelicans, terns, and other tropical birds. Many endangered or threatened species call these wetlands home.
Three marine species are particularly vulnerable, according to Michael Jasny, Senior Policy Analyst for the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC): Byde's whales, sperm whales, and dolphies.
Bryde's whales are the only whales able to live in the Gulf. Fewer than 50 of these creatures live just one canyon over from the epicenter of the 2010 oil spill, and they have no ability to filter out oil. The Mississippi Canyon is a nursery for endangered sperm whale mothers and their calves.
Bottlenose dolphins live directly off Gulf shores and only travel in a limited range. Their very small communities may be demographically independent of each other, and it is likely that they are genetically distinct.
"We know so little about them or how many are still left," says Jasny.
Lately, there have been an unusually large number of dolphin strandings and deaths. Jasny, an expert in marine mammals, says that the deaths has mysterious causes. The numbers are astounding.
- 675 bottlenose dolphins have been stranded in the BP spill region since the disaster, with roughly 95% found dead. Comparatively, roughly 74 dolphins are found stranded each year in the northern Gulf;
- Stillbirth or newborn dolphins represented almost half of the estimated 175 dead dolphins found during the early part of 2011; and
- A recent study of bottlenose dolphins in heavily-oiled Barataria Bay showed bottlenose dolphins were underweight and anemic, with suppressed immune systems and signs of liver and lung disease.
The elephant in the room, says Jasny, is the role Deepwater Horizon played. He compares this to the surprising findings regarding the Exxon Valdez spill's continuing impact on marine life.
"What we're seeing is unprecedented in its magnitude and duration," he says.
23 years after the devastating spill in Prince William Sound, clams, mussels, sea otters, and killer whales populations are still recovering, and the Pacific herring population, which was commercially harvested before the spill, has not increased.
One of the important lessons of this was that marine life damage didn't emerge for years afterwards, according to Jasny.
"We're watching a tragedy unfold," he says.
Trying to figure out how many animals have actually died offshore is no easy feat. Since the whales live offshore, they are less likely to beach. The average that NOAA has come up with is that for every animal you see on the beach, there are approximately 50 deepwater whales dead in the water. The figure for bottlenose dolphins may be much lower, but it is hard to put a number on it.
Although the oil hasn't gone away, the bigger question is where all the offshore oil is, according to Scott Madere, Communications Director for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. One place it has shown up is in the coral reefs off the Louisiana coast. Coral viewed along the sea floor near the well was covered with brown, oil-like material. A scientific study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that the sea coral as far as seven miles away from the oil spill appeared to show signs of tissue damage.
Another disturbing trend has been reports by Gulf of Mexico fishermen, scientists, and seafood processors about mutated shrimp, crab, and fish that appear to be deformed by chemicals released during the 2010 Gulf oil disaster. Increasing number of eyeless crabs and shrimp are discovered in the Barataria Bay, along with fish with oozing sores and underdeveloped blue crabs lacking claws. Perhaps this is the result of the 1.9 million gallons of toxic Corexit dispersants poured into the ocean to sink the oil?
One thing we have to keep an eye on is the long-term impact on wildlife, communities, and businesses, says Madere. There are still areas where the fishing isn't as good, but this could be due to a variety of factors, including land loss.
Restoration is a long-term project, and will likely continue for years. Read Restoring the Gulf Beyond Deepwater Horizon to find out what efforts are being made to ensure the Lousiana coast and its magnificent wildlife do not disappear.
For related articles, see:
The Gulf of Mexico: The Crude Truth
Virgin Islands Lose Oil Refinery: Opportunity for Green Energy?


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Covering mass shootings: Slow down, media
Reporters can also claim, quite legitimately, that we rush to correct our errors, which are often the errors of our sources, passed on by us in good faith. Certainly those defenses are available to media that named Ryan Lanza as the Newtown shooter; the story was corrected later, and it did indeed originate with law enforcement. If you can't trust the cops, who can you trust?
Fair enough. But that just makes me question the judgment of the law enforcement officials who provided Ryan Lanza's name to reporters so soon after the Newtown crime. What purpose did that serve? There was no manhunt; for all the police knew, the perpetrator was dead…
I don't think it's asking too much of the U.S. media, and the law enforcement agencies that feed us information, to learn from recent experience and to act on those lessons. Perhaps the media should not identify alleged shooters absent on-the-record confirmation, as opposed to citing unnamed sources as CNN, for one, did in Newtown.


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Multiple options for prime Tauranga spot.
Abig land site, adjoining a proposed new Countdown supermarket in Otumoetai, Tauranga, and currently occupied by the Bureta Park Motel, has been placed on the market.
The flat, regular-shaped property, at 44 Bureta Rd, is for sale by expressions of interest closing on December 7 unless it is sold before the deadline date.
The 1.42 ha site presents an "outstanding development opportunity," says Duncan Woodhouse of Colliers International in Tauranga, who is marketing it with Hamilton-based colleague Ross Lowry.
"Provided the relevant consents are applied for and obtained, this property has great potential to be developed into a mixed-use commercial project to complement the proposed supermarket and shops planned for next door," Woodhouse says.
The land is currently zoned for residential use, which would make a medium to high-density housing development one of the most obvious possible future uses of the site, he says.
"The site could suit townhouse or apartment projects and, as such, we expect to receive inquiries from developers looking at various residential options."
However, although commercial and mixed use is not currently consented, this could also be a possibility if the appropriate permissions were obtained by the purchaser, Lowry says.
"Given the location, service-oriented commercial developments such as a childcare or medical centre could be well suited to this property, as well as offices and convenience retail," he says.
With its present residential zoning, the property's location, in a well-established suburban area close to the central business district, could make a housing development viable. "The site is only two kilometres from downtown Tauranga, making it ideally placed for higher-density housing aimed at couples and smaller families which require easy access to the central city."
Lowry says that, with the site being offered via expressions of interest, if particular interest was received from a buyer who only wanted to acquire part of the site, it could be subdivided to accommodate two or more occupiers on separate titles.
Major roading projects completed in recent years have significantly improved access between Otumoetai and the Tauranga central business district, says Woodhouse.
"New lanes added to the Tauranga Harbour Bridge and a major junction connecting the bridge to the Takitimu Drive expressway, have opened up this part of town, with the off ramp from the expressway making it now much easier and quicker to get to the CBD from Otumoetai."
The success of the Bay Central large format retail hub on Chapel St, between Bureta Park and the CBD, has proven the viability of this part of town for commercial developments, he says.
"Retailers have been attracted to the demographics of this area and its established population," Woodhouse says.
Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities. The city's population stood at around 115,800 last year and could rise to 168,400 by 2031, according to Statistics New Zealand data.
Simon Clark, chief executive of Colliers International's Tauranga office, says low interest rates are providing a boost for the city's commercial property market.
He estimates the office has sold 20-25 per cent more commercial property this year compared with last year.
"Tauranga is popular because it has been identified as a growth area. Locally there may be some doom and gloom around kiwifruit disease Psa and the slowing of the residential market, but Tauranga is a really nice place to live."
Colliers International's latest commercial property investor confidence survey showed Tauranga/Mt Maunganui was again among the country's most optimistic centres, with a net 19 per cent of respondents expecting positive times ahead for the commercial property market.
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On offer: 1.42ha site adjoins planned Countdown
Address: 44 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai, Tauranga
Feature: Commercial project potential
Sales method: Expressions of interest
Deadline: Dec 7 at Colliers Tauranga office.


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The forthcoming appearance at Hope College by classical guitarist Paul Vondiziano is highlighted on the calendar of events released by the Michigan Humanities Council in conjunction with Governor John Engler's declaration of October as "Arts & Humanities Month" in Michigan.
The declaration celebrates the arts, culture, heritage and history of Michigan, and recognizes how they enrich and enhance the lives of all Michigan citizens. Also stated in the declaration: "Arts and Humanities Month also provides a special opportunity to honor the many individuals and organizations whose contributions to the visual and performing arts, and to the study of history, literature, philosophy and other humanities disciplines have improved the quality of life for our citizens."
Vondiziano will perform on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre, located at 86 E. 8th St. Tickets are $5 for the public, and will be available at the door.
Also on the Michigan Arts & Humanities Month calendar, for Wednesday, Oct. 9, is a presentation that he will be making to a music class on campus in the afternoon.
Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs are working with state and federal leaders to encourage the celebration of culture in the state during Arts & Humanities Month, and to increase public awareness of and participation in the humanities and arts. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, President George W. Bush formally recognized October as National Arts and Humanities Month.
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Nasopharyngeal (nay-zo-fuh-RIN-gee-uhl) carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is rare in the United States. In other parts of the world — specifically Southeast Asia — nasopharyngeal carcinoma occurs much more frequently.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is difficult to detect early. That's probably because the nasopharnyx isn't easy to examine and symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma mimic those of other more common conditions.
Treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually involves radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of the two. You can work with your doctor to determine the exact approach depending on your particular situation.
In its early stages, nasopharyngeal carcinoma may not cause any symptoms. Possible noticeable symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma include:
Early nasopharyngeal carcinoma symptoms may not always prompt you to see your doctor. However, if you notice any unusual and persistent changes in your body, such as unusual nasal congestion, that don't seem right to you, see your doctor.
If your doctor suspects or has diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating cancer (oncologist) or to a doctor who specializes in ear, nose and throat problems (otolaryngologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and it can be difficult to remember everything you want to discuss, it's a good idea to be well prepared. Here are some suggestions for getting ready, and what to expect from your doctor.
List your most important questions first, in case time runs out. For nasopharyngeal carcinoma, some basic questions to ask include:
And, if your doctor says something that's not clear, don't hesitate to ask questions until you understand completely.
Your doctor will likely have a number of questions for you. If you're ready to answer them, it may save time for more of your questions. Some potential questions your doctor might ask include:
Tests and procedures used to diagnose nasopharyngeal carcinoma include:
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, your doctor orders other tests to determine the extent (stage) of the cancer, such as imaging tests. Imaging tests may include computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and X-ray.
Once your doctor has determined the extent of your cancer, a Roman numeral that signifies its stage is assigned. The stage is used along with several other factors to determine your treatment plan and your prognosis. A lower numeral means the cancer is small and confined to the nasopharynx. A higher numeral means cancer has spread beyond the nasopharynx to lymph nodes in the neck or to other areas of the body. The stages of nasopharyngeal cancer range from I to IV.
You and your doctor work together to devise a treatment plan based on several factors, such as the stage of your cancer, your treatment goals, your overall health and the side effects you're willing to tolerate. Treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually begins with radiation therapy or a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
Radiation therapy uses high-powered energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually administered in a procedure called external beam radiation. During this procedure, you're positioned on a table and a large machine is maneuvered around you, directing radiation to the precise spot where it can target your cancer.
For small nasopharyngeal tumors, radiation therapy may be the only treatment necessary. In other situations, radiation therapy may be combined with chemotherapy.
Radiation therapy carries a risk of side effects, including temporary skin redness, hearing loss and dry mouth.
Another type of radiation therapy, an internal form of radiation (brachytherapy), is sometimes used in recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. With this treatment, radioactive seeds or wires are positioned in the tumor or very close to it.
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses chemicals to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs can be given in pill form, administered through a vein or both. Chemotherapy may be used to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma in three ways:
What chemotherapy drugs you receive and how often will be determined by your doctor. The side effects you're likely to experience will depend on which drugs you receive.
Surgery is not often used as a treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Surgery may be used to remove cancerous lymph nodes in the neck. In certain cases, surgery may be used to remove a tumor from the nasopharynx. This usually requires surgeons to make an incision in the roof of your mouth in order to access the area to remove the cancerous tissue.
Radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma often causes dry mouth (xerostomia). Having a dry mouth can be uncomfortable. It can also lead to frequent infections in your mouth and difficulty eating, swallowing and speaking. You may find some relief from dry mouth and its complications if you:
Tell your doctor if you have dry mouth. Treatments may help you cope with more-severe signs and symptoms of dry mouth. Your doctor may also refer you to a dietitian who can help you find foods that are easier to eat if you're experiencing dry mouth.
Everyone deals with a cancer diagnosis in his or her own way. You might experience shock and fear after your diagnosis. Allow yourself time to grieve. A cancer diagnosis can make you feel as though you have little control, so take steps to empower yourself and control what you can about your health. Try to:


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i just recalled that my parents used to own this car about 10 years ago in Italy. the car was a 5 sp manual hatchback of no beauty but it had porsche engine in it. I was just wondering if porsche really massproduced engines for "regular" cars?
Who told you that the Ibiza has a porsche engine?!!!!???!!it is owned by VW and shares the Golf's bed.
nobody told me my parents owned the car and on the engine block it says porsche...i was just wondering whether porsche used to produce engines for other brands
btw i dont know about newer ones the one im talking about it probably early to mid 90s
Lived in europe that time ,never heared or read about it in the mag's .funny things happen I guess...do you have more info about it?Seat is a small Spanish brand owned by VW same as Skoda(czeck).around 94 they stearted providing more quality and better cars .I once considered purchasing one Ibiza...anyway
savagekatz, i dont have the car anymore but found a pic just like it, which is a late 80s model did some research on the old model and found that it had some kind of porsche designed engine link1 link2
Yap,thats the first one .I was 13 .so probably dii not know much about engine parts ...The laterr models were much better.the Ibiza sport is the only car out of spain in GT4. (great game)
Seat was share-owned by Fiat during the 1980's and early nineties before it was bought by VW Group. This Ibiza model has a Porsche engine. The whole engine where developed and designed by Porsche R&D Weissach.(A part of Dr. h.c. F. Porsche AG) The engine was produced by Seat themselves. Porsche has never produced engines, parts or cars for other makes.Many Korean cars, the Opel Zafira, the latest Harley Davidson motorcycle engine and others are completely developed and designed by Porsche. About 40% of Porsche's profit is made by R&D for other carmakers. About 60% of their profit is made of selling their cars.
lutz i crown you the expert for all euro cars.
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Haha Mustangfan! Many Thanks for crowning me!! When is the ceremony?
I'm not really an expert. Sometimes I know some stuff by own interests or other experiences. (Did working at Porsche Design department)
If I can put in my knowledge, so I do it, but my knowledge is limited. lol
so what is a SEAT comercial like anyway? come have a seat in the new SEAT? lol
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lols i had that problem with search engines when i was trying to find seat it returned something about airplaines and furniture store
Quote: About 40% of Porsche's profit is made by R&D for other carmakers. About 60% of their profit is made of selling their cars.
Yeah, that would be a great commercial. lol The SEAT doesn't sound Spanish too.(Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo)
In deed, Porsche is making the most profit out of their cars of all carmakers, followed by Toyota/Lexus. The real value difference (Production costs) between a 911 and a Boxter is more less than most people think. It's nearly minimal.


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I want to add a central data manager to my project, so that different classes can share data. It will also act as a map to avoid doubling up on resources.
I figure that there are 3 ways I can do this:
- create the manager as a global (EVIL)
- pass the manager to each class as it is created (UGLY)
- create the manager as a singleton
Every post I see says to avoid singletons, but is this a situation that breaks the rule, or is there a better solution?
Also, the graphic data above is just one type of data; realistically there will be many data types. To avoid having a whole mess of singletons, I would create a central data manager that has a factory class for each type:
Oh yeah, I'm doing this in C++, but the concepts should apply to most languages
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To disappear suspiciously; however, this term only applies to writing devices, specifically dark blue dry erase markers.
Usage: to "get drapped"
Usage: to "get drapped"
Mr. Sanaee: Where is the new marker that you actually had yesterday?
Shaagerd: Oh, it got drapped this morning.
Shaagerd: Oh, it got drapped this morning.
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No problem — your crib was on the way to the racetrack anyway. We'll be able to meet Erik at the Hot Dog Safari in 20 minutes if the traffic holds up. Your cousin told me to ease up on the music around you — something about your not liking a rap album since The Low End Theory — but I've got something I promise will restore your faith in hip-hop, my man. Did he tell you I'm a music critic? Yeah — everyone always accuses me of holding people captive, but . . .
Do you see it on the floor somewhere over there? It's got a black-and-yellow cover — it says Megaphone. Yeah — that's it. Word, so the dude rapping is Moe Pope; he's a Boston cat who's also in this group Project Move. The beats were done by a Bay Area producer named Headnodic, who played bass like eight years ago in this fresh Boston band named Mission that Moe fronted. After not seeing each other for years, they rendezvoused for two weeks in Cali last year to do this project, but don't worry about all that. Just light this shit up, sit back, and marinate. And do me a favor, try not to burn the seat — my girlfriend already wants my ass for that hole in the dashboard.
I'll start you off with this track "Burning Bridges." I know — that piano loop alone is classic. The rhymes are basically about how despite his having dropped two of the highest-quality releases in Hub hip-hop history — Butterfly Theory with Project Move and Life's a Struggle alongside Insight, Edan, Dagha, Anonymous, and Raheem Jamal as Electric — Moe lacks props on the local rap scene. People respect him elsewhere; he was the only Boston MC invited to South by Southwest this year, and he's about to do eight stops on the Warped Tour, but Boston heads are sleeping.
We don't have too much time, so I'll jump to my favorite track real quick. There are three cuts where Moe swings a heavy sociopolitical sword; this one is called "Durty." I know this is a bit annoying, but I spoke with him the other day, and I have my tape recorder right here. You're better off listening to Moe describe it than me: " 'Durty' talks about the things that everybody sees but doesn't want to talk about. There are a lot of cats who want to talk about the hood, but what are they seeing that I'm not really seeing? There are a lot of guys out there with their shirts off acting tough, but they can't raise their kids."
It's not all serious, though. In Moe's words, "You only get a little bit of time to say something, because you don't want to beat people down with the preaching. You want people to have fun with your record as well." This one is called "Zuh Zuh Zuh." And yeah, you're telling me — that's possibly the catchiest beat ever. This song makes me want to learn how to breakdance.
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OLA School Auction & Dinner Dance - An Evening of Dreams
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PDT)
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Join us for "An Evening of Dreams" on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort and Hotel in Oxnard for OLA School's Annual Auction and Dinner Dance.
Cocktails and Silent Auction begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a sit-down dinner and Live Auction from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m, with Ric Ruffinelli returning as our Auctioneer. Then, it's time to hit the dance floor. DJ Bruce Barrios will be providing the music all night long.
"An Evening of Dreams" will be a night of great food, music and fun to benefit our wonderful elementary school. The event is destined to be a night where dreams come true and memories are made. Thank you for your continued support of OLA School and we look forward to celebrating with you on April 20th!
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The life and dedication of Joe Ward Jr. was honored June 30 on what would have been his 62nd birthday,
Joe was one of three fallen Kentucky State Police troopers who were recognized during a dedication ceremony at KSP Post 6 in Dry Ridge renaming stretches of highways after the men.
At 25 years old, Joe died April 23, 1973, after being struck and killed by a vehicle while working an accident in Hopkins County.
Any new student (kindergarten – grade 12) planning to attend Grant County Schools during the 2010-2011 school year is encouraged to complete enrollment paperwork at the Grant County Schools Welcome Center. You must register by calling the center, at 859-428-5499, to schedule an appointment.
CETA (Community Enrichment Through The Arts) - 6:30 p.m. July 12 Grant County Tourism Office, Williamstown.
Order of Easter Star #301 - 7:30 p.m. July 1, Masonic Lodge #85, Main St., Williamstown.
Northern Kentucky Field and Forest Club - 5 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, Lloyd's Wildlife Management Area, Crittenden. Cost for practice targets is $3 for 25 for youth or $3.50 for adults. All trap shooters of any age are invited. Call John Mullins at 823-0421 for more information.
Growing up on a farm, Lindie Huffman learned to love all aspects of agriculture.
Now, the 22-year-old is hoping to turn that passion into a career while studying agriculture education at the University of Kentucky and half way across the world.
"I can't decide if I like produce or livestock or mechanics," said Huffman, a 2006 Grant County High School graduate. "I like it all. That way of life has given so much to me that I want to give back."
How do you continue to provide services the public expects with less money each year?
That's the tough question that Grant County Judge-Executive Darrell Link will discuss next week when he and judges from Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties discuss the state of Northern Kentucky.
In a unanimous vote, without discussion, the five members present for the June meeting of the Crittenden City council voted to approve the 2010-11 budget.
Although controversial at the May meeting, a $5,000 decrease for the fire department and the 5.2 percent increase for the Grant County Sheriff's Department was not a topic of discussion when the budget was presented for vote.
For the rest of the story, pick up this week's issue of the Grant County News.
After nearly three months, the $14.5 million Grant County Judicial Center will soon be dedicated during a public ceremony.
The dedication will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, July 19 at the center, located at 224 S. Main St. in Williamstown.
Kentucky Chief Justice John Minton Jr, and Grant County Judge-Executive Darrell Link will be among the speakers at the ceremony.
(Editor's Note: The Grant County News publishes all items in police beat that are submitted from each individual police agency. The News does not omit names from police reports.)
Dry Ridge
Chief Rick Kells investigated an accident at 12:55 p.m. June 21 on Arbors Drive. The driver involved was Hollie N. Perrier, 38, of Corinth, driving a 1996 Chevrolet and a parked 2008 Chrysler owned by Tom Rothwell, of Dry Ridge.
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As a result of the weather, final exams will continue through Monday, Dec. 16. All final exams originally scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9, have been rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 16, following the same time schedule.
Student access to Blackboard, for those classes with re-scheduled finals, will be extended to 11:59 p.m. Dec. 16. Student access to Blackboard in classes not affected by the re-scheduling will remain the same.
Grades will be available online on Dec. 19. The complete exam schedule can be viewed here.
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|Florida County Detention Facilities'
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September 2004
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Inmate Profile Summary
This County Detention Facilities Summary provides a monthly profile of Florida 's detention facility inmate populations. Monthly Average Daily Population (ADP) figures include male, female, adult and juvenile inmates.
These population figures are arranged into felony, misdemeanor and "other" subcategories in Table 1. "Other" includes the number of parole violators, state inmates, undocumented aliens, holdings for other jurisdictions and individuals detained under the Baker (mental health) and Myers (alcoholism) Acts. Within felony and misdemeanor subcategories, the number of inmates sentenced, held for trial or sentencing, and those detained or sentenced for violation of probation are listed.
Table 2 features the Average Daily Population and incarceration rate in each county. Table 3 lists the number and percent of felony and misdemeanor pretrial inmates at each detention facility.
The Jail Population Summary (Table 4) lists detention center totals for the year to date.
|Questions pertaining to the statistics in this report, the mailing list, or requests for additional forms should be directed to Brian Hays or Jami Peacock with the Florida Department of Corrections Bureau of Research & Data Analysis at: (850) 488-1801.
On average, there were 56,431 inmates in Florida 's county detention facilities during the month of September 2004. The statewide average daily (ADP) totals include 48,796 adult males (86.5%), 7,136 adult females (12.6%), 481 juvenile males (0.9%) and 18 juvenile females (0.0%). The overall distribution of male and female inmates has remained constant in county detention facilities for the past several years. The following provides an analysis of the inmate population for September 2004:September 2004 Jail Population Recap
In September 2004, the statewide county detention incarceration rate was 3.6 per 1,000 county residents based on the population estimates for April 1, 2003 . The county population estimates are provided by the Office of Economic and Demographic Research of the Florida Legislature. Incarceration rates ranged from a low of 1.4 in Gilchrist County, to a high of 9.5 in Wakulla County . Other counties may be experiencing high incarceration rates due to the contracting of bed space for federal inmates.Pretrial Population Levels
During the month of September 2004, 32,544 of the inmates housed in county detention facilities were classified as "Awaiting Trial." Of these, 26,740 offenders (82.2%) were awaiting trial for felony offenses while 5,804 (17.8%) were detained for misdemeanor violations. Of the 57 counties reporting, 57.9% had over half of their inmates awaiting trial.
The numbers in this report do not include the following facilities: Alachua County Jail (Work Release Only), Hernando County Jail, *Indian River County Jail, Lake County Jail, Manatee County Jail, Putnam County Jail, *Santa Rosa County Jail, St. Lucie County Jail, Sumter County Jail, and Walton County Jail.* Counties unable to report due to technical difficulties related to recent Hurricanes.
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New on Blu-ray: Swingers
The 90s indie sensation starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn is finally on Blu-ray.
Creator: Doug Limon
MPAA Rating: R
Studio: Lionsgate
Doug Limon's hilarious 1996 indie sensation Swingers is the guy comedy to revisit for a little '90s nostalgia now that it is making its Blu-ray debut at last. Written by Jon Favreau as a sort of semi-autobiographical account of looking for work and navigating Los Angeles' hipster scene, Swingers gave Vince Vaughn his breakout role, paved the way for Favreau to direct blockbuster movies like two Iron Man films and Cowboys & Aliens, and gave the creators of Entourage something to chew on before churning out their own show on HBO about male-bonding in Hollywood.
Before Favreau and Vaughn got "all grown up" on us, the two played best buds trying to make it big in Hollywood in the '90s. Favreau is Mike, a lovesick comedian transplant from New York who is having trouble letting go of the girlfriend back home who dumped him, and Vaughn plays Trent, a fast-talking playboy actor who tries to shake his best friend out of his rut. Trent's platonic man-love for Mike is actually sweet as he desperately tries to cheer Mike up by dragging him to Las Vegas in the middle of the night for an impulse trip. Trent keeps telling Mike he's "so money" and gives him tips on corralling some "beautiful babies," but Mike still needs time to get his game back.
Back in Los Angeles, it's fun to watch the two immerse themselves in the 90s swing-dance scene in Los Angeles. Dressed in sharp threads, the guys crawl between smoky hotspots like the Dresden Room and the Derby to toss back martinis, talk about their latest auditions and get the numbers of beautiful babies. In these pre-texting—heck, pre-cell phone—times, Trent tells us it is all about going in for the kill and getting the number, even if you have to wait several days to give her a call so as to not look too eager. "Jaws" music plays as Trent approaches a ditzy girl at a Hollywood Hills party and Steven Spielberg—who loved the movie—later cast Vaughn in Jurassic Park: The Lost World because of this scene. Mike eventually drops Trent's advice and impresses L.A. newbie Heather Graham with his dance-floor skills and newfound honesty, but Trent's intentions remain true.
The swing-dance scene is all but a memory in Los Angeles, just like smoking in bars and using the Club in your car, but Swingers remains a seminal bromance that shows us how much some things never change even when everything else does in pop culture. Like Trent says, "Mikey's the big winner. Mikey wins." So does Swingers in high definition.
Best extras: This Blu-ray debut has filmmakers' audio commentary, the four-part "Making It in Hollywood" documentary, five extended and alternate scenes from the cutting room floor and the silly Swing Blade short film—a parody of Swingers and Sling Blade.


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I have pretty much completed the webpage for BBG Weekend 2012. Registration will open tomorrow, February 13, 2012. The link for registration is on the webpage. I am using Jason Jonas's Ride Master for registration ( thank you Jason ).
This year the ride will start in Southaven, MS. Each of the BBG's will start and end back in Southaven. This should make it a little easier as you will not have to check in to a hotel each night as you will already have your room. You also won't have to carry all of your gear each day.
The host hotel is a reasonably clean Super 8 and currently the nightly rate is $65.00. It may be cheaper with AAA.
I have posted the routes in Streets & Trips, Mapsource and GPX formats. I have also posted partially filled out witness forms.
I have five preplanned routes, two extra in the event of bad weather.
Here is a link to the webpage with all of the information.
BBG Weekend 2012
Here is a link to my 2011 BBG Trifecta planning spreadsheet and BBG log file images for reference.
BBG Weekend 2011 Information
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Spacious Modern Apartment
Спальные места6
Ванные комнаты2
Площадь70 м²
Этаж №2
- Полотенца
- Возможность проживания семьи/детей
- Кухня
- Посудомоечная машина
- Интернет
Краткое описание жилья
|Mikolajska, 31060 Krakow, Польша
|Тип жилья
|ID жилья
|Процент подтвержденных запросов брони
|Время ответа
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|Календарь обновлен
Despite its location in the centre of Krakow, this second-floor apartment offers peace and quiet with its windows overlooking the inner yard. Its interior design: the subdued colours of the walls with decorative stone elements, the original parquet floor and wooden furniture, has been adapted to the history of the building. The apartment consists of three rooms, a kitchen and two bathrooms.
Each of the well-lit spacious rooms has a separate entrance from the hall. The apartment features two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a double bed, the other with two single beds. Each bedroom is furnished with a wardrobe, two armchairs, a small table and a radio set.
Both bathrooms have shower stalls and an independent heating system available throughout the year.
The living room, which may also serve as a dining room and an additional bedroom with a double convertible sofa and a wardrobe, provides enough recreational space for six persons. It includes satellite TV.
The kitchen, with a bar table and stools, is equipped with a gas cooker, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and other utensils. A washing machine and an iron are available as well.
Правила Проживания
|Цена за неделю (вплоть до 6 гостей)
|50885 руб.
|Цена за месяц (вплоть до 6 гостей)
|129218 руб.
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This is the place to stay in krakow. Central location, walking distance to everything. immaculately clean, ideal for two couples. Our host Andrejz was fantastic. Communication prior,during and post our stay was easy and Andrejz provided us with excellent information about this fantastic city.
Great apartment in the center of Krakow. 2 minutes walk to the marked square and the cloth hall, 5 to the Wawel. Additional to all the places of interest the center around the apartment is full of coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
Everything worked totally easy. The apartment owner (Andrzej) was really heplful and dedicated.
Next time in Krakow, I will definetely book this apartment again!
Excellent refurbished apartment smack bang in city centre and the host could not have been more helpful and accomodating. Great value for money and would recommend
Excellent location, very central in the heart of the old city, but still quiet. Large rooms, very well equipped and maintained. Araceli is a kind host waiting upon arrival at late evening hours. Everything is there to make you feel at home for an excellent weekend stay in the beautiful city of Krakau. Plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby.
Supertolle Wohnung mitten im Zentrum, aber ganz ruhig. Gut eingerichtet, modern, sauber, gute Betten, 2 Badezimmer sind der absolute Luxus. In der Küche ist auch alles da, was man braucht.
Der Außenbereich der Pizzeria im Hinterhof macht pünktlich um 23 Uhr Schluss. Und dann ist es absolut ruhig.
Im Hinterhof ist auch eine "Milchbar" untergebracht, die ja sehr günstig typische polnische Gerichte tagsüber verkauft. Wir haben sie nicht getestet, weil wir sie für die Küche der Pizzeria gehalten haben.
Wirklich eine tolle Wohnung.
Vivienda muy céntrica, todo nuevo y limpio. La persona que nos recibió habla español, fue muy atento. Muy recomendable para conocer la ciudad
Обзор других предложений от этого хозяина
Perfectly located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz). Check-in was very easy even late at night. Apartment is spacious and modern furnished.
When we arrived at the appartement, we were all sattisfied with the appartement were we were going to stay for the next 2 nights. Besides the fact that we were welcommed every night by a homeless man, who was sitting in the staircase of our appartement complex, our appartment was fine. The shower was leaking and wasn't working well. The chairs were very unstable and during the first night of our stay, one chair broke when one of us was sitting down. During the second night we were approached by our host on the street after we left, who said how messy the place was (overreacted) and how much noise we made during that night. We reacted politly by telling him our awarness of our noise and appologised for that. We also promised that we would clean the whole place up, which we did. The fact that he entered the appartement during our stay without telling us, and the fact that he was very rude the next morning by yelling and insulting us, was very unplesant. We were trying to make clear we were very sorry for the noise we made, but even though the way he talked and yelld to us was very rude and unpleasent.
So the appartment was good for what we payed, but the way we were treated by our host was off limits.
We were greeted by a very nice man who got us into a great apartment. The apartment is centrally located with walking distance to everything.Two of the bedrooms had a window overlooking the street, where there were some sound on weekdays. We were unlucky and had craftsmen in the neighboring apartment, and they started early in the morning. So recommends desire apartment out onto the courtyard. There is also a nice terrace, we were disappointed not to get in our apartment since there are balcony / terrace in the description. It is also quieter inner courtyard and sunny.Beyond that the apartment was in tip top condition and neo-modern.
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Former President Bill Clinton, left, and Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert during the Clinton Global Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis, Saturday.
NEW YORK — Bill Clinton is now on Twitter, albeit without a very presidential name.
Stephen Colbert lured the former president to the social networking site on "The Colbert Report" on Monday, signing him up with the handle PrezBillyJeff. Clinton dictated his first message to Colbert, who typed: "Just spent an amazing time with Colbert! Is he sane? He is cool!"
Whether Clinton would continue to use the account is uncertain. Colbert's hand is clearly in the account's bio, too. It reads: "Stephen Colbert is my BFF."
By early today, the account had amassed nearly 50,000 followers and was climbing fast.
Colbert interviewed Clinton not in his New York studio, but at the annual Clinton Global Initiative University gathering in St. Louis. The interview had been taped on Saturday.


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Arsenal were in Premier League action against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal Player subscribers can watch the following FOUR clips from midnight on Monday:
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If Smith's finger is a problem it will manifest its self durng the game. I will not rely on the media or Harbaugh for that information.
BTW....I think he has a screw loose as well......
"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch
With that defense that they have, the probably won't need their QB at 100%.


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Conferences at Beloit
Beloit College is available for your conference from mid-May to early August. We are located in South Central Wisconsin just minutes from the intersection of Interstate 90/39 and Interstate 43. Our small, pedestrian friendly campus offers easy access to all of our facilities and our conference staff is eager to make your stay here a pleasant one.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 608-363-2301 or email@example.com.
The Conference Staff is happy to assist you with all your planning needs and our "One Stop Shop" makes it easy to schedule and plan your event at Beloit College. Some of the services we offer:
- Audio/Visual Equipment and Support
- Copy and Faxing Service
- Wireless Internet
- Internet Access in all Residence Hall Rooms
- Smart Classrooms
- Menu Planning Assistance
- Site Selection to Fit Your Needs for all Events
- 100 and 350 seat auditoriums
- Smart classrooms
- Meeting Rooms
- Air conditioned cafeteria close to all facilities
- Banquet rooms for up to 230
- Air conditioned traditional residence halls and suite style accommodations
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Capella University's online PhD in Leadership for Higher Education program prepares you to lead post-secondary education organizations. Through advanced coursework, as well as your own doctoral research, you can develop the knowledge and critical-thinking skills to be a bold, innovative and ethical leader.
The Building Blocks of Your PhD
In the PhD in Leadership for Higher Education program, you will begin work on your dissertation immediately. Our curriculum begins with programs of research to help you determine your topic and incorporates credit-bearing dissertation research seminars with assistance blended into coursework. Expert faculty, research methodologists, and advisors provide the right assistance at the right time, when you need it. Each facet of your education builds on the others to take you seamlessly through your program and to your goal of a PhD.
To learn more about this program, request more information and we will match you with an enrollment counselor who specializes in your area of study.
Degree Outcomes
With your PhD in Leadership for Higher Education from Capella, you'll be prepared to communicate effectively, integrate technology, lead and manage change in higher education organizations, and develop and manage resources of higher education organizations. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
View full learning and career outcomes report for this program at CapellaResults.com.
People with Doctoral degrees in Education from Capella earn an average of $21,000 more per year than people who only hold a Master's degree.
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Career Outcomes
Common jobs with an online PhD in Leadership for Higher Education include president, provost, faculty development director or faculty member. Potential workplaces include: community or technical college, research and policy organization, land-based or online university, for-profit institution or volunteer program.


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Whitefish Women's 9-Hole Golf League to start May 8
Whitefish Women's 9-Hole Golf League starts May 8
The kickoff for the Whitefish Women's 9-Hole Golf League is Wednesday, May 8, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by the spring luncheon.
Participants do not have to be members of the Whitefish Golf Course to join the women's league, which welcomes new and returning members. Women may join at any time during the season.
The league plays Wednesday mornings starting May 8. There are weekly prizes, monthly luncheons and other events.
Contact Mary Scarborough at 218-568-6152 or Pat Montgomery at 218-543-4578 to join the league. Or call the Whitefish Golf Course at 218-543-4900.


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Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen today announced he will retire at the end of the season.
Here, we take a look at his career in pictures.
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Owen scored 40 goals for England in 89 appearances. He is fourth in all-time top goalscorers for the national team.
The striker made his breakthrough for Liverpool in 1996 and went on to score 158 goals in 297 games for the Merseyside club.
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