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Dear Gossips,
Have you noticed how often Charlie Sheen publicly accuses women of lying? He's accused Denise Richards of lying. He's accused Brooke Mueller of lying. He's accused several ex-girlfriends of lying. And now he's accusing one of his former "goddesses" Bree Olson of lying. Read Full Intro
Jesse Eisenberg or James Franco?
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Duana texted me this morning. First: Everyone else has caught up to us on Jesse Eisenberg, I guess And then: Someone posted "so Jesse Eisenberg is a dick, eh?" with a link to his shouts and murmurs column Will you promise to come back after you click here Full Story
Did Gwen play Gavin?
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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton officially confirmed they're dating last week. Also, The Voice goes live this week. Excellent timing, non? But does that mean they're not legit? No. It just means they're exploiting their new relationship for their show. It's a risky move though, specifically because their situation is so fresh. Full Story
Patrick Dempsey avoids divorce?
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Jillian Fink, Patrick Dempsey's wife, filed for divorce in January. At the time, it was reported that she was tired of his "out of control ego". Click here for a refresher. Then Patrick got killed off Grey's Anatomy. Rumour has it Shonda Rhimes was done with his sh-tty attitude. Full Story
You better have rhythm
Wenn, FameFlynet
Justin Bieber took a lot of sh-t last week after he walked out of a radio interview and walked off stage in Oslo when he claims fans weren't listening to him after he wiped water off the stage. Full Story
Amber gives the finger
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's father conspired to punk her for Overhaulin' for an episode to air next week. Amber has a 1968 Mustang. You see it in pap shots all the time. It also apparently gets stolen all the time. So the setup was that they made her believe it was stolen again and the cops would come but instead of helping her find her car, they ended up Twi-Harding Johnny Depp. Full Story
Boy Sh-t: Justin Bieber & Shawn Mendes edition
Girl Sh-t Is The Best Sh-t. And Boy Sh-t Is The Best Sh-t too. When it's baby boy sh-t though, it's even more hilarious. As you know, Justin Bieber is trying to age. We're seeing him move into the next stage of his career. No more mall singing. He wants to be played at the club. Full Story
25 things Chris Brown wants you to know about Chris Brown
Janet Mayer/ Splash
It's a semi-regular US Weekly feature – 25 things you didn't know… This time the subject is Chris Brown. #24 on Chris Brown's list is: Success or money never changed who I am as a person. Even though he's already told you that he owns 14 Burger Kings (#5), bought his mother a $1 million home when he was 15 (#14), and made $4 million off his clothing line in the first year. Full Story
Get divorced, go straight to Leo
When Robin Thicke's begging didn't work on Paula Patton, who did he start partying with? Leonardo DiCaprio. Orlando Bloom isn't letting Miranda Kerr get in the way of his single life with Leo either. Orly rolls with Leo all the time. What is it that douchebags always say? Bros before hos? Leo probably thinks he did Orly a favour. Full Story
Ben & Jen go to Disney World
Ben Affleck spent his birthday at Harry Potter World in Florida – click here for a refresher – with Jennifer Garner, their kids, and his ma. Turns out they also hit up Disney World. The Daily Mail has the exclusive photos – click here Full Story
You oughta know, Ben Affleck
Yesterday on The Social, we talked about Ben Affleck's nanny situation, and Jess Allen invoked Monica Lewinsky, and how she was shamed for so many years and had to withdraw until recently, comparing it to how it is now – example, Christine Ouzounian, who certainly isn't withdrawing. Full Story


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Mickelson steady in opening day at Augusta
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Ga. When Phil Mickelson finally wins his
first major championship, he won't be surprised if it comes at Augusta National.
The way he began the Masters on Thursday, it wouldn't be
surprising if it comes this week.
Playing on a course that ideally suits his game, Mickelson
did what he has so often failed to do in major championships throughout his
career put himself in contention after the first 18 holes.
Mickelson used a string of birdies coming out of Amen Corner
to shoot a 5-under 67 that put him two shots behind unheralded Chris DiMarco
and right in the middle of the chase for his first major title.
"I think this is by far my best opportunity to win a major,"
Mickelson said. "I like the course from tee to green and around the greens."
Mickelson, whose history in majors is littered with bad
swings at inopportune moments, got his bad shots out of the way early before
shooting a 32 on the back nine to get in contention.
After breaking a sand wedge coming out of the rocks in
the hazard off the tee on the par-5 second hole, Mickelson made few other mistakes
on a day when a softened Augusta National was ripe for the taking.
He was even par after his lone bogey on the day at 11,
then started a streak of four birdies beginning at the tricky par-3 12th hole
where he hit an 8-iron close.
The shot on 12 gave him the confidence to start firing
straight at some pins, and he added a final birdie on 17 to finish off his scoring
"I was able to get at some pins because I was swinging
well and I knew if I missed a shot it wouldn't be by much," Mickelson said.
"I'm not going to miss it two yards right and that's a sign I'm swinging well."
Mickelson might have added that it is a sign he is thinking
well, too.
In the past, he admitted, he might have had more anxiety
about the first round of a major, unsure of how his swing would react under
the pressure.
"I don't have that anxiety or doubt as to what is going
to happen tomorrow," Mickelson said. "I feel like my golf swing is to a point
where the misses are much more controllable and don't seem to be nearly as wild
as in years' past."
That could be vital on Sunday afternoon on the back nine
of a tournament Mickelson wants desperately to win to shed the burden of being
the best player to never win a major.
He's beaten Tiger Woods down the stretch in San Diego and
came from behind to beat him at the Tour Championship last year. But while Woods
is chasing a fourth straight major, Mickelson is still looking for his first.
It's a sore subject that he discusses with some reluctance.
"I don't think really about what has happened the last
eight or nine years and not having won," Mickelson said. "I'm trying to focus
on how I want to go out and come out on top Sunday."
No matter what happens the rest of the week, the smile
on Mickelson's face is not likely to disappear.
He and his wife, Amy, found out last week that she is pregnant
with their second child. Unlike the first one, born a day after Mickelson finished
the 1999 U.S. Open wearing a beeper in case she went into labor, this one is
due after all the majors are over in November.
"The timing should be good," Mickelson said. "This is an
exciting time in our family. We're very lucky."
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Kasey Kahl: 'Bachelorette' Ali Fedotowsky relationship 'not meant to be'
By Christopher Rocchio, 06/24/2010
Kasey Kahl
said it was difficult to have
Ali Fedotowsky
to oust him
instead of
Justin Rego
at the end of their two-on-one date during Monday night's
The Bachelorette
broadcast, however he also understands why she made that decision.
"It was a tough emotional experience to take. You're standing there and you're watching a girl that you're going after -- that you care about -- and she chose somebody else over you. That's definitely not fun, absolutely not fun. You see a guy who you think is definitely there for the wrong reasons -- you know is there for the wrong reasons in your heart -- and she chooses him over you. It definitely wasn't fun," Kahl told Reality TV World during a Thursday conference call.
"But I think at the end of the day, like Ali said, she did it for her and she did it for me. In the long run, that's the best decision she made. She stopped it then. It was not meant to be."
Fedotowsky will learn that Rego
had two girlfriends back home
during next Monday night's
The Bachelorette
episode and send him packing, and while rumors about Rego's less-than-genuine intentions for being on the reality dating series surfaced more than a month ago Kahl claimed he was somehow unaware of them.
"I didn't even know that. That's pretty intense. Wow. I knew he wasn't there for the right reasons," said Kahl during the conference call when told about Rego's at-home relationships.
"I think I actually even said it on the show that I wouldn't even be surprised if he had a girlfriend back home. Sure enough, he's got a girlfriend. Wow. I think essentially Ali knows she made the wrong choice with a guy like that. I told her several times I didn't think he was there for the right reasons. She made the choice and that kind of sucks because I feel like maybe I didn't get enough of a chance with Ali to show her who I really was."
Still, Kahl said that even if Fedotowsky knew about Rego's at-home girlfriends before their two-on-one date he's not sure it would have made much of a difference.
"I think if she wasn't feeling that connection, then she wouldn't have felt that connection later any ways," he explained. "I think things are meant to happen for a reason, and the guy that she wanted to be with was someone else on the show."
In addition, Kahl also thinks he knows why Fedotowsky ultimately decided to keep Rego.
"I look back on it now and I think she just wanted to give him a second chance to show her that he's not just competitive and he actually wants to be sincere," he told reporters.
"She let me go, like she said, because she knew I wanted to find love but she wasn't feeling that strong of a connection."
Overall, Kahl described the two-on-one date as just another dip on the "emotional rollercoaster" that is
The Bachelorette
"You're there to find love, you're there to fall in love with someone. That's the reason behind the show. So it's kind of going up and down," he said.
"You don't know what to expect. You don't know what's next. I knew what was coming when I knew the rest of the guys were going on a group date. It's just like, 'Okay, here we go. I've got to deal with another emotional experience.' It was just so intense."
The 27-year-old advertising account executive from Clovis, CA said his
The Bachelorette
ouster "wasn't heartbreaking at all" even though he felt there was a connection with Fedotowsky that she didn't see.
"If she's not feeling the connection, than you kind of reciprocate that. So maybe there is no chemistry there," he explained.
"I can honestly say that I don't think I was what she was looking for. I think she's looking for something different. I wanted it to be there. I wanted her to feel the connection for me. I really did because I developed some feelings for her. But I think essentially I just wasn't what she was looking for. She was honest with me. The fact that she let me go when she did was very, very noble and sweet and kind. I definitely thank her for letting me go when she did."
After a one-on-one date with Fedotowsky didn't go so well in New York City, Kahl decided to prove his sincerity by
getting a tattoo
on his wrist of a heart being protected by a shield -- which he said was done more for himself than for
The Bachelorette
"I got it to show that I was genuine and sincere because that's who I am. It doesn't necessarily mean that it was for Ali. I absolutely cared for Ali and I wanted to show her that I was there for her and there for the right reasons," he told Reality TV World.
"But in the long run, it is for me and who I am and to show that no matter what I always want to guard and protect the heart of my future wife or girlfriend. In return, I want the same thing. I got that to show who I am and that I don't have to be afraid to be who I am and never have to change for anybody."
Kahl was questioned by reporters about his decision to get the tattoo -- his first -- even after Fedotowsky expressed a desire for him to take a step back.
"I came on this show to open up. I've had some bad relationships in the past, they kind of took a toll on me and I have not been able to open up. I haven't been able to be open and be vulnerable," he explained.
"I came on the show like, 'I can do this. I can be open. I can become vulnerable.' So that's when I did it. When she told me to take a step back, yeah I did take a step back, but I also want to find love. So that's the way I approached it."
Kahl initially hid his tattoo from Fedotowsky's other suitors by explaining he burned himself on a stove, hence the bandage.
"I wasn't sure if I wanted to show it to Ali yet or not. I was still debating, 'Should I show her or should I wait?' So I didn't want the guys to go tell her because I wanted to be the guy to tell her," he said.
"I didn't want anyone else to tell her and have her not be able to experience the emotions I felt while I was getting it or the reasons behind it. So I didn't want anybody else to spoil the discourse we could have or experience together."
Kahl eventually showed Fedotowsky during the two-on-one date on which he was eliminated, however he said he has no regrets about getting it.
"The tattoo's awesome. It's definitely an amazing thing that I got for myself. The whole process of it all, it was great. I love it. It's a great thing," he said.
"Everyone always wants to see the tattoo. It's awesome because I get to show a piece of who I am to everyone, and everyone always wants to see it. It's been a great experience. I enjoyed it."
In addition, Kahl said he's glad fellow suitor
Craig Robinson
subsequently gave Fedotowsky a laugh by drawing a fake tattoo on his wrist.
"When I saw Craig do it, I just laughed. I love Craig. He's going to be one of my best friends for life. Craig is an awesome guy," gushed Kahl. "He's got a great sense of humor. The fact that he was able to do it at my expense, I can laugh with him too. So more power to him."
The sentiment behind the tattoo's design was that Kahl repeatedly told Fedotowsky that he wanted to "guard and protect" her heart, an emotion that he stands by.
"Like I told Ali when we were sitting down the first time I got to have a one-on-one conversation with her, I've always had that belief because of my mother. I always wanted to guard and protect her heart," he explained.
"Obviously I've never said it just like that, that's always how I felt. That's who I am. That's how it came out; it was a natural thing that came out. It became my motto on the show because it's who I am."
Kahl was also shown serenading Fedotowsky with cheesy love songs during their dates, however he told reporters it didn't actually go down that way.
"I'm not a singer. I don't sing. The cameras don't show everything or the whole scene," he explained.
"When we were sitting there at the park, we were just playing a little rhyming game back and forth. She would do a line and then I would do a line. Eventually she was like, 'Well you should just make up a song.' So I just kind of went with it and had fun. Good or bad, everyone loves karaoke right? We were just having a good time."
Still, Kahl said he's happy with the way he was portrayed on the show.
"You don't necessarily get to see everything. There's certain times on the show when I goofed around and you don't get to see the whole scene. That's okay. I feel I'm happy with the way things turned out. I'm happy with the way things were portrayed because I got to see a piece of me when I was open and honest and vulnerable when I'm usually typically not," he explained.
"I did those things. I said those things. I acted in those certain ways, and that's what was shown. I'm happy with it."
Kahl also said his spur-of-the-moment decision to get the tattoo was part of stepping outside himself during his journey.
"The show itself is such an overall emotional, intense, amazing experience that of course it's going to break you outside your reality realm. You're going to do things that you might not do regularly because you're doing these amazing, incredible things trying to find love. You catch yourself doing things you wouldn't normally do. I don't go around getting tattoos. But I made that decision," he said.
"You see yourself doing things that you wouldn't normally do because of the overall aura and feeling that you're getting on the show."
Robinson isn't the only fellow bachelor that Kahl said he got along with.
"I love every single guy on that show. I got along with everybody. There was tension, obviously, between certain people in the house," he said.
"But I think I built this great, strong foundation of relationships with a bunch of the guys. I feel like we're going to be friends for life. I would love to hang out and see all the guys down the road."
As for who Fedotowsky ends up with, Kahl said he thinks
Frank Neuschaefer
is the perfect fit.
"In my personal opinion, I think Frank would be great for Ali. I think he's everything that she wanted. I think Frank is a great guy and I think Frank is definitely what she's looking for," Kahl told reporters, explaining "opposites attract."
"Ali is driven, she ambitious, she's strong. He's just this goofy, awesome guy -- he's so loving, he's so genuine. It shines through. I think Ali, she'll reciprocate that. I think they would work out together if things were to go that route."
While Neuschaefer is reportedly one of Fedotowsky's final three suitors, he
allegedly quit the competition
prior to the season's penultimate Rose Ceremony in Tahiti after deciding he was still in love with an ex-girlfriend in Chicago.
"I don't see him having a girlfriend back home at all. There's no way," said Kahl when asked about the alleged scenario. "I don't see Frank having a girlfriend like Justin, at all. I wouldn't see that."
Kahl was also asked about recent rumors that Fedotowsky rejected both of her Final 2 suitors when the finale was filmed this spring.
"I think in my personal opinion that Ali knows exactly what she wants. There's some great guys on the show, and if she felt a connection with one of them, she's definitely going to choose one of them," he explained.
"She is a very smart woman, she knows what she wants and she will get it. If that's exactly what she wants, if she's fallen for one of the guys, then she's definitely engaged. If not, then she wouldn't be. She's not going to front anything."
While former
The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love
Jake Pavelka
Vienna Girardi
confirmed they split on Monday night around the same time Kahl's ouster was being televised on
The Bachelorette
, he thinks the ABC reality dating franchise can produce a lasting relationship.
"I think things happen for a reason. It hearts my heart to see anyone break up, especially people that you watch and you grow fond of. But when it's all said and done, I think the show can absolutely bring love. I absolutely believe that this show can bring two people to a happy place," he told Reality TV World.
"The toughest part -- just from seeing the way things happen -- is the media. You have to have the strength to be strong together."
Kahl said he would "love" to get back onto the dating scene and already as his eyes on somebody.
"There's a good friend that I have, she's really cool. But I'm just taking things slow and we'll see where things go," he told reporters.
"I'm just enjoying being single and being able to have the ability to open up again. The show was such an amazing experience, and it just really built confidence in who I am and that I don't have to change for anybody and that I will find the right woman someday."
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Spurs vs Chelsea was Sunday's big game. Spurs are flying at the moment, and took the lead through Roman Pavlyuchenko - or 'big Pav' to his mates!
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Joey Lawrence has heated up one Los Angeles park with his hot body. Last Tuesday, October 18 afternoon, the actor who stars opposite Melissa Joan Hart on "Melissa & Joey" took off his shirt and flaunted his chiseled chest and rock hard abs at a park near his home as he worked out outdoor.
Wearing a pair of dark sports shorts, the 35-year-old who finished third on season 3 of "Dancing with the Stars" was spotted using a resistance band to tone his arms. During the fitness session, he also broke a sweat by performing a series of pull-ups and push-ups, and cooled down with a bottle of water.
When he's not busy staying fit, Joey spends his time with his two daughters from wife Chandie Yawn-Nelson, Charlie and Liberty. Speaking of the two at the Hero Dog Awards in Beverly Hills, he told Us Weekly, "They like their princesses and Build-a-Bears, but Charlie and I are also obsessed with cars. She's already working on her Christmas list because it can't come quick enough!"


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Subject: Re: [htdig] serious htdig 3.1.5 problems
From: Geoff Hutchison (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Date: Thu Mar 02 2000 - 06:37:49 PST
At 11:56 PM -0700 3/1/00, Tim Rightnour wrote:
>The data in #6 looks extremely hosed.. This is not the problem I was seeing
>earlier.. once again.. I've left it in gdb for you.
Yes, this time it's somehow a segfault!? The data in #6 is actually
correct, this is what your URL:
<http://mail-index.netbsd.org/tech-net/1998/01/29/0000.html> looks
like after it's gone through url_part_aliases and common_url_parts.
If you count out the full 48 chars reserved by the len field, you see
that the stuff at the end of the string is just that--junk beyond the
It looks like somehow it's hitting a memory wall--it tried to
allocate some memory for this and it couldn't. How early did this
happen in a run? Is this now a consistent thing? Is there any chance
that you've run out of RAM?
-Geoff Hutchison
Williams Students Online
>Breakpoint 1 at 0x2384f: file DB2_db.cc, line 393.
>(gdb) run
>Starting program: /u2/util/nbsdwww/htdig/bin/htdig
>Program received signal SIGSEGV, Segmentation fault.
>0x4015e068 in _GLOBAL_OFFSET_TABLE_ ()
>(gdb) bt
>#0 0x4015e068 in _GLOBAL_OFFSET_TABLE_ ()
>#1 0x4015001f in __errno ()
>#2 0x4014dd8a in malloc ()
>#3 0x6042f in __builtin_new ()
>#4 0x60095 in __builtin_vec_new ()
>#5 0x26de2 in String::allocate_fix_space (this=0xbfbfd32c, len=48)
> at String.cc:587
>#6 0x26e55 in String::copy (this=0xbfbfd32c,
> s=0x802a100
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FORMER President Nelson Mandela was buried in Qunu, Eastern Cape, around 12.40pm yesterday.The coffin of the former president was laid over his grave and the South African flag that was draped over the coffin was folded by several soldiers.A prayer was made at the graveside.A slow-marching army procession escorted the coffin before the gun carriage came to a halt and the straps the securing coffin were removed. Soldiers tilted the coffin slightly and gently eased it off of the gun carriage.It was then taken up by eight military pall bearers, who pushed the coffin on a trolley towards the grave site, as muffled drums played in the background. The coffin laid at the burial site, flanked by banks of white flowers.As selected guests made their way to the cemetery in Qunu where Nelson Mandela will be buried, many of those left behind took photographs of themselves besides the stage where tributes were delivered on Sunday. Only about 450 of the approximately 5 000 guests who attended the funeral service in a large tent had been invited to the burial.Due to space constraints and to allow some privacy, the rest had been asked to remain behind at the service venue and watch proceedings on a large screen. BurialThey posed for pictures next to the stage which was flanked by two rows of white pillar candles and a large portrait of Mandela. Others mingled and chatted as they waited for the burial to begin. Earlier tributes were given by, amongst others President Jacob Zuma, Malawian President Joyce Banda and friends and family of the Mandelas.Many watching the burial of Mandela from an arena in Qunu filmed the proceedings off the large screens there.The former president's burial marks the end of a 10-day mourning period for the country.
Thanks for sharing Mandela - Zuma
President Jacob Zuma thanked former president Nelson Mandela's family for sharing him with South Africa and the world."We acknowledge the suffering of your own children who had an absent father and a father who was called a dangerous man and a terrorist by the apartheid regime," Zuma said at Mandela's state funeral in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape."They are no doubt truly proud today to be brought to this planet by a man so great and yet so humble."Zuma thanked Mandela's first wife Evelyn Mase, who died in 2004, for raising Mandela's children under difficult conditions.PraiseThe biggest praise went to Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.The crowd at the funeral applauded when Zuma acknowledged Madikizela-Mandela as the person who had kept Mandela's name alive and provided support and strength."When the ANC was banned, she refused to be silent and carried on the struggle with amazing bravery," he said."She was persecuted severely for standing by you [Mandela] and for remaining resolute. We are proud of the contribution that she has made to the struggle for the liberation of the country as an activist and leader in her own name and right."Zuma also thanked Mandela's widow Graca Machel."We thank your dear wife Mama Graca Machel, who has been at your side providing love," said Zuma.
Light moment on a solemn day
Guests at the state funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu in the Eastern Cape laughed as his granddaughter reminisced about the former president's mischievous nature yesterday.The loudest giggles were heard when Nandi Mandela recounted the infamous chicken-courting story.It was about the embarrassment of a young Mandela when he couldn't get a piece of chicken onto his fork during a dinner in which he was trying to impress a love interest.He insisted that the chicken had danced away.AttentiveThe audience was attentive and responsive as Nandi's stories wove a more intimate and personal portrait of the former president.Before Nandi spoke, her cousin, Ndaba, commandingly read through an obituary of their grandfather.However, there was a reprieve from some of the solemnity of the occasion, when Nandi later told the guests that Mandela used to make Ndaba pick up his clothes when he left them carelessly around when he was a child.
Ramaphosa thanks SA for Mandela's send-off
ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday thanked South Africa for giving former president Nelson Mandela a 'dignified send off'.Speaking at Mandela's funeral service in Qunu, Eastern Cape, he said it was the first time that the country had buried a person of Mandela's stature."Many mistakes were made... Many things were done correctly," he said. United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa gave a vote of thanks at the state funeral of Mandela.He thanked the government, various departments, leaders and all those who had helped Mandela."I wish to extend on behalf of the family, plus the king of Thembus, the warmest thanks," said Holomisa, who was a close friend of Mandela."The leaders who shared this stage today, thank you for being here. Your words inspired us and warmed our hearts."He thanked former president Thabo Mbeki, who advised the Mandela family to be a part of planning committees when Mandela fell ill.Holomisa thanked his former party, the African National Congress.Chapter"The chapter of South Africa's history [regarding ANC's part in the struggle] will never be forgotten."British actor Idris Elba was among the dignitaries who attended the funeral of the former president Nelson Mandela in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape, yesterday.Elba played the character of Mandela in the movie recently released about his life. Ramaphosa, who was also the funeral programme director said Elba had been nominated for an award for his portrayal of Mandela in the movie, titled Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom. Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey and US actor Forest Whitaker were also among the dignitaries.
Banda gets a standing ovation
Malawian President Joyce Banda received a standing ovation when she spoke about her position as a woman president at former president Nelson Mandela's state funeral in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape yesterday.Many women in the audience shouted "Yes, yes" when Banda spoke about her presidency.Banda was amazed by former president Nelson Mandela's humility and leadership, she said yesterday."The first time I was previleged to meet president Mandela was during his visit to Malawi... shortly after he was released from prison," she told mourners at his state funeral in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape."I was amazed by his humility and his great sense of leadership... Mandela's character has shaped my life."Banda said after visiting Robben Island in 1996, she had tried to find every book she could about Mandela."I was further touched by his life and the story of Tata Mandela. I read and read everything."Banda, who is also Southern African Development Community chairwoman, said she was honoured to be able to pay tribute to Mandela."I join you, people of this rainbow nation, to celebrate a life of one of Africa's greatest leaders."I stand before you to join you, the people of South Africa and the world to mourn the loss of a great leader," she said.The audience cheered when Banda paid tribute to Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and his widow Graca Machel.
Winnie makes playful dig at Zuma
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's sombre mood lifted for a moment when a joke was made about a faux pas by President Jacob Zuma during Nelson Mandela's state funeral in Qunu yesterday.After Malawian President Joyce Banda spoke, African National Congress Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked her, reiterating that she was from "Malawi. Yes, Malawi".At this, the audience laughed and some waved ANC flags.In October, Zuma unfavourably compared Malawi's national roads with those of South Africa while trying to justify the Gauteng e-tolling system.Madikizela-Mandela smiled and playfully poked Zuma in the side as he sat next to her. He chuckled.JokeRamaphosa told the audience there was a running joke in the ANC: "President, you don't say Malawi. Deputy President, you don't say boers."At the time of the gaffe, Zuma told a Gauteng ANC manifesto forum: "We can't think like Africans, in Africa, generally. We are in Johannesburg, this is Johannesburg. It's not some national road in Malawi."Ramaphosa was berated when, last month, he told Limpopo residents to vote or else the 'boers' would take over power. He later claimed the term had been misunderstood.US television personality Oprah Winfrey, her partner Stedman Graham and business mogul Richard Branson were seen seated together at the funeral service.


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Far Cry 2
Review by BloodGod65
The Far Cry series began on the PC, where it garnered critical acclaim for its graphics and non-linear take on FPS action. Since then, altered versions have been released for the Xbox, Xbox 360, and Wii, to varying degrees of success. With its first true sequel, Ubisoft has taken the game in a slightly different direction, cutting out the more fantastic elements of previous iterations (namely the Dr. Moreau mutant nonsense) and creating a true open world for players to run amok in. How does it fare? Not well
Even so, Far Cry 2 couldn't start out any better, as players take a ride through scenic Africa, observing the beautiful landscape and the ravages of civil war. The reason for being inside a warzone is simple a ruthless arms dealer, known only as the Jackal, is supplying both sides of the conflict, making untold millions in the process. As a hired mercenary, it's your job to find and eliminate him. However, the whole thing quickly goes south, as you become infected with malaria, and the town you're staying in becomes the epicenter of the conflict. After a daring escape, you're fully introduced to the players in the game, the APR and UFLL, two sides of the national conflict. It becomes clear that in order to find the Jackal, you're going to have to play both sides to your advantage.
Despite a killer start, the plot - which touches on many of Africa's hot-topics such as illegal arms dealing, mercenaries and blood diamonds - is ultimately a flaccid tale. The main story of the hunt for the Jackal never really goes anywhere, and despite being present, many of the sensitive topics within the game aren't really consciously addressed. It's almost as if Ubisoft wanted to acknowledge these things, but didn't delve into them for fear of being a little controversial. This ends up sending a mixed message to the player, as you'll often hear people talking about the barbaric nature of war and the human spirit, only for them to give you a bunch of diamonds and the order to kill someone in the next breath. Things like this make the story feel at odds with itself, and ultimately leads to an utter disconnect with what is happening.
Once you get past all the disconnected story elements, it's easy to see that this game is truly a unique animal in the world of first person shooters. I'm not sure I have ever played a FPS that is comparable in terms of what this game does. Its massive open world and unique take on the genre could have put it in the running for Game of the Year. Unfortunately, Ubisoft hit more sour notes than good ones and as a result, the entire experience suffers. Terribly.
Before starting, you will choose a player character from a line-up of tough guys and mercenaries. This choice will not affect the way you play the game, because they all control the same and have no special abilities. However, it will drastically alter just what you encounter during a single play through, because the characters who aren't picked become NPC's in the world. After they're found, they typically just hang out around the local bar. However, your best buddy (the first one you encounter) will contact you with alternate ways to complete missions, often resulting in drastically different outcomes. And every now and then, one will come to your aid when you're in desperate need, specifically to drag you away from a firefight after being mortally wounded.
The missions themselves can be acquired from a variety of people, be it story missions from the rival APR and UFLL factions, or side missions given by anonymous callers via cell phone towers, or the local priest (though the only ones your buddies will help out on are the story missions). Regardless of where you pick up a task, they all amount to the same thing Proceed to location A and kill a bunch of dudes. If it's a complicated mission, you might have to proceed to location B and kill some more dudes or destroy some various objects. The only real distinction between story missions and side missions are the number of enemies you'll have to kill before it's over. It should come as no surprise that this quickly becomes tiresome and repetitive. What makes it worse is that the game never tries to elevate itself from this base formula. FPS games are typically known for having huge set-piece battles full of cool objects and sequences. Not here. Again and again, it all comes down to walking into the same boring locations and killing everything that moves.
Missions also suffer because of the vast distances between locations. Oftentimes, a mission given on one side of the map will have the objective on the opposite side. While the open world is beautiful, getting across it can be hell. Walking is completely out of the question (unless you have an hour or two to waste), so it usually comes down to driving. Thankfully, vehicles control well and aren't prone to any of the wonkiness present in the previous Far Cry games. The only form of instant travel comes by way of bus, but this rarely puts you where you need to be, as it can only travel where there are bus stations one at each corner of the map. An added irritation of travel is the fact that random encounters are far too frequent (I'm talking one every two minutes or so). While driving on a road, enemies will roar up to you in their own vehicles while blasting away with their guns. Having to constantly stop and fend them off seriously impedes progress. One of these random encounters every now and then wouldn't be a problem, but the fact that enemies are constantly able to locate you in the middle of the vast African wilderness is not only implausible, it's truly stupid.
Combat is another nagging problem in Far Cry 2 for a variety of reasons, not least of which is its dullness. Although it's hard to explain exactly why on paper, the main reason is that is lacks the tense adrenaline filled fights other FPS games convey. Then there's the AI, which fluctuates between omniscience and flat out stupidity. At times, enemies can seemingly spot you coming from a mile away, but at other times, they just stand around staring at the sky as you gun them down. That's not to mention the toughness of enemies, who can often absorb close range bursts of heavy weapons fire without being any worse for wear.
There are a few bright points to be found with the combat aspect of the game. Namely, there's the awesome selection of weapons. In addition to the typical payload of assault rifles, shotguns and rocket launchers, you can gain access to such novelties as a dart rifle, IED's, flamethrower and a mortar. The sound design for the weapons is top-notch, with each one sounding appropriately powerful and realistic. Even more impressive is the fact that every gun loses effectiveness as it is used, ultimately affecting its usefulness and appearance. Not only will old guns begin to look battered and rusty, their performance can become unpredictable. Machine guns will jam at inopportune moments, and rocket launchers start misfiring, often sending a rocket spiraling a mere five feet away, even if you were aiming at something much farther away. In the end, it's a pretty cool idea that makes you pay as much attention to your guns as your own health.
Most would think avoiding bullets would be the best idea but being shot up has its advantages as well, namely getting to check out the interesting health system Ubisoft has cooked up. The health bar is divided up into segments, and each bar can regenerate until your health is knocked below the next segment. However, you can inject yourself at any time and receive a full health refill. But, upon reaching the last segment, your character begins to die and must immediately be saved. At the push of a button, he'll do what needs to be done to save his life (such as resetting a bone or pulling out a bullet with a pair of pliers). Unfortunately, as cool as the whole idea is, its implementation leaves a lot to be desired. More often than not, letting your health get this low is a death sentence because you'll have to save yourself before you die. And if you are hurt (read: shot) while trying to operate, it will immediately snap you out of the animation, meaning you'll have to start all over, but you'll be even closer to death.
And the problems don't end there. In addition to everything else I've mentioned, there are a few other bothersome issues that crop up during the course of the game. The first is the ridiculous enemy respawn rate. After clearing out an enemy encampment, it isn't long until they've completely repopulated the area. In one instance, I utterly destroyed a small guard post, continued down the road to a safe house and came back not four minutes later to find everything just as it was. This sort of thing really destroys any sense of progress because it never feels like you've actually accomplished anything.
Another problem I encountered, mainly in dense jungle areas, was cheap deaths because I was unable to find my enemies. This problem could have easily been solved by having some sort of onscreen radar. I appreciate the idea of a clean screen, but when it actually hinders immersion instead of helping it, it's really a moot point. Oftentimes I was reduced to standing in one place letting my enemies plug away at me, as I tried to locate them by the direction of their shots.
While the gameplay of Far Cry 2 leaves much to be desired, the visuals do not. It is, in a word, gorgeous. Its depiction of the African wild is undoubtedly one of the prettiest sights in all of gaming, and it encompasses everything from dense jungles to open savannah to the desert. In most of these areas, foliage is dense (more so than anything else I've ever seen). The lighting is what sets it all off, with a full day to night cycle. Being blinded by the hellish midday sun glaring off the desert sand or seeing the morning light glitter off a river for the first time is truly stunning. There are plenty of other cool little touches that really set everything off, such as the wisps of smoke that flow from the barrel of a gun after firing.
More exciting though, are the fire effects. The integration of fire into the game not only looks wonderful, but it behaves realistically. After setting fire to something (by say, throwing a Molotov cocktail or blowing up a vehicle) it will burn the foliage around the area. It will also behave realistically in regards to the wind, meaning it can blaze up a hill, burning trees and the like. The effect is awesome to witness, especially at night. With fire effects like these, it's like Ubisoft is trying to turn us all into pyromaniacs. Well, those of us who aren't already
Sound design is also of a high quality. In addition to the previously mentioned gun sounds, the screams and yells of enemies (dying or otherwise) are pretty convincing. Voice acting is surprisingly good and coupled with the realistic graphics, I found myself nodding a time or two when I was being briefed for a mission. The traditional tribal African music sets the setting perfectly and accents the atmosphere nicely.
I really hate games like Far Cry 2. There wasn't a second of the game where you can't see the tremendous ambition and work that went into the game. It is, undoubtedly, one of the most ambitious and innovative games to come down the pipe in a long time. But, much like another of Ubisoft's high profile titles, Assassin's Creed, the more time that is spent with the game, the more faults become apparent. Unlike that title, Far Cry 2 lacks the ability to get past its missteps and deliver a fun and memorable experience. The longer I played it, the more irate I became and many, many hours before the credits rolled, I was absolutely sick of it. In spite of countless good ideas, Far Cry 2 is just not a good game and ends up being one of the biggest disappointments of the year.
Reviewer's Rating: 3.0 - Fair
Originally Posted: 01/12/09, Updated 07/06/10
Game Release: Far Cry 2 (US, 10/21/08)
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Human Trafficking Front and Center in Florida
It may be illegal, but slavery is thriving in Florida under a different name: human trafficking.
A spokesperson for the State Attorney General's office says Florida ranks third in the number of calls to the human trafficking hotline and there are some simple things the state can do to help these victims, including "creating safehouses, places for victims to go to receive the treatment that they need after suffering this horrible crime."
No one knows exactly how many people have been forced into prostitution or involuntary servitude in our state, but nationwide the number is estimated at 2.5 million.
Florida's Attorney General Pam Bondi presides over the first meeting of the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking today at the Florida Capitol.
The group consists of law enforcement, prosecutors, human trafficking advocates and victims services officials.
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PA/NJ Sustainability Symposium 2013 Detailed Session and Panelist List
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This session will highlight three influential leaders in the sustainability movement. Mark Alan Hughes will bring his eclectic experience to attendees in the area of behavior change and market transformation. James C. Fish is the EVP and CFO at Waste Management and will discuss how the company is changing its business model from one that relies on putting trash in landfills to one that takes advantage of opportunities in waste to energy and organics recycling. Rob Powelson is the Chairman of the PA Utility Commission and will be addressing the state's most pressing energy issues, including the controversial Marcellus Shale project.
- Mark Alan Hughes: Professor of Practice & Advisor to the Provost on Sustainability, Innovation and Policy, PennDesign
- James C. Fish, Jr: EVP & CFO, Waste Management
- Rob Powelson: Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
This session will highlight the exciting trend of food as an entry point for the sustainability movement. Moderator, author and food activist, Nic Esposito will lead a discussion that includes Jeff Benjamin from the Vetri Foundation, a non-profit branch of the famous Vetri Restaurant Group that focuses on bringing fresh food and community dining to underserved schools, Neal McCarthy, a national leader in the farm to chef movement and Doug Lawrence, a former Wall Street guru who has turned his attention towards turning commercial real estate buildings into urban farms that employ inner city youth.
- Moderator: Nic Esposito: Founder, The Head and The Hand Press
- Jeff Benjamin: Founder and Tia McDonald: Director of Culinary Operations, Vetri Foundation
- Neal McCarthy: Owner & GM, Miller Union Farm to Chef Restaurant in Atlanta
- Viki Radden: Managing Partner, 5 Stone Capital
COMMUNITY TRACK (6th Floor 605):
Session 1 – Sustainable Communities (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"Keeping it local"
This session will highlight the role of local government in making our communities sustainable. Attendees will hear from representatives of both large and small cities (Philadelphia and Easton) in Pennsylvania and a county (Camden) in New Jersey, all of whom are addressing sustainability in a comprehensive manner through policy, planning, conservation, resource management and community engagement. In addition, a representative from the country's first statewide municipal certification program, Sustainable Jersey, will provide an overview of their program, which now has over half of the towns in NJ registered or certified.
- Moderator: Brenda Jorett: Owner, What's Next Productions and Communications Director, Sustainable Cherry Hill
- Randall Solomon: Co-Director, Sustainable Jersey
- Alex Dews: Policy & Program Manager, Mayor's Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia
- Jeffrey L. Nash: Freeholder, Camden County Board of Freeholders, NJ
- Mayor Panto: City of Easton, PA
Session 2 – Green Schools (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"Integrating facilities, health and learning"
This session will integrate the three pillars of the US Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools Program. The panel will be moderated by Mike Walsh, Deputy Administrator of the PA Department of Education and advocate of the Green Ribbon Schools program. Experts in the fields of education, health and the environmental impact of school buildings will help attendees understand the unique challenges and opportunities of each pillar as well as dialogue about ways to create connections between pillars. In addition, the group will hear from the students themselves, about why green schools are important for their future.
- Moderator: Mike Walsh: Deputy Secretary, PA Department of Education
- Jaimie Cloud: Founder & President, The Cloud Institute
- Tom Schneider: Manager of Energy & Operational Efficiency, North Penn School District
- Mark Bishop: VP of Policy & Communications, Healthy Schools Campaign
- Rashaun Williams: Student, Temple University and President & Founder, Phresh Philadelphia
- Jack Braunstein: Student, Cherry Hill High School East
Session 3 – Triple Bottom Line Business (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"Creating a new mold for a new economy"
This session will highlight the role of the "Triple Bottom Line" (TBL) in creating a sustainable economy in the United States. Attendees will learn about the opportunities and challenges faced by two successful TBL businesses in Philadelphia. They will also hear first hand about the policy issues facing our elected officials as they make decisions at the state and national levels about sustainable businesses from the founder of the American Sustainable Business Council an expert in Benefit Corporations and B Corp (a program that benchmarks, measures and creates a community of like minded B Corp. companies).
- Moderator: Monica Hennessy: Partner, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, LLP.
- David Levine: Co-Founder & CEO, American Sustainable Business Council
- Jonathan Latko: Adjunct Faculty Member & Director of Computer Recycling Center, Temple University
- Fern Gookin: Director of Sustainability, Revolution Recovery
- William Clark: Partner, Drinker Biddle
BIG THINGS TRACK (Lower Level 33):
Session 1 – Big Manufacturers (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"Measuring, monitoring and verifying resource usage"
This session will highlight the importance of measuring, monitoring and verifying resource usage for businesses interested in improving their green initiatives. Panelists from various-sized companies will discuss what systems they have put into place, what works for them, what information is useful to measure and how tracking this information has helped them learn where they could improve and areas they are doing well. Examples of successful programs will be shared, as well as what big manufacturing companies use to engage their employees, suppliers and customers in their green programs.
- Moderator: Joe Healy: Managing Principal, Wallace Roberts & Todd
- Dennis Wilson: Director of Product Stewardship & Sustainability, Saint-Gobain
- Dave Kitts: VP, Environment, Mannington Mills
- Amy Whiteluke: Territory Sales Leader, Mid-Atlantic, Lutron
- Dan Daggett: Director of Product Stewardship & Sustainability, Sealed Air
- Anne Cutler: Higher Education Business Consultant & Catherine Reeves: Director, Employee Health & Safety Communications & Systems, Xerox Corporation
Session 2 – Big Owners (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"Showing leadership in large portfolios"
This session will highlight what major, national landlord/development companies are doing to create a more sustainable approach to their company. Panelists will highlight the initiatives they have taken on, as well as what has worked for them in achieving their sustainable goals and what has not worked and why. Listeners will also learn what the big owners have learned from their experiences implementing their initiatives- both good and bad. Panelists will also discuss the importance of being leaders in the sustainable arena, as well as the challenges they have experienced.
- Moderator: Brad Molotsky: EVP & General Counsel, Brandywine Realty Trust
- Sukanya Paciorek: VP of Corporate Sustainability, Vornado Realty Trust
- Jay Black: Director of Sustainability, SL Green
- Lisa Mize: Senior VP, Shorenstein Realty Services
- Brenna Walraven: Managing Director, USAA Realty Company
Session 3 – Big Users (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"Focusing on space, purchasing, lighting, electricity and more"
This session will highlight what large users of space focus on in order to be a more sustainable user of those spaces and resources they consume. Panelists will share how their company achieves a more sustainable result by focusing on certain space layouts, modifying purchasing of products, and other ways to make the use of electricity/lighting and HVAC more efficient. Listeners will learn how consumers of large amounts of resources can successfully achieve are more sustainable results through planning, negotiating and being creative in purchasing.
- Moderator: Nancy Cleveland: Co-Founder & Principal, Resonate
- Pamela Alabaster: Senior VP of Corporate Communications, Sustainable Development & Public Affairs, L'Oreal
- Nancy Rogers: Senior VP of Corporate Social Responsibility, Lincoln Financial Group
- Cavarly Garrett: Senior Asset Manager, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- Keith Sutter: Senior Product Director, Sustainable Brand Marketing, Johnson & Johnson
YO, WHAT'S UP PHILLY? TRACK (Lower Level 35):
Session 1 – University Green (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"What's next? Facilities, student engagement and curriculum"
This session will highlight how colleges and universities are taking sustainability to the next level by moving beyond the traditional approach of looking at facilities, student engagement and curriculum as separate issues and taking a more integrated philosophy to greening their campuses. Attendees will hear from representatives from five universities across Philadelphia and NJ about how they are making connections between energy conservation, green building, green jobs, waste reduction and more.
- Moderator: Lynne Andersson: Associate Professor of Human Resource Management, Temple University, Fox School of Business
- Kathleen Grady: Director of Sustainability, Temple University
- Curt Hess: Senior VP of Real Estate Operations, Philadelphia Science Center
- Anne Papageorge: VP of Facilities & Real Estate Services, University of Pennsylvania
- Jennifer Senick: Executive Director, Center for Green Buildings, Rutgers University
- Patrick Hossay: Associate Professor of Sustainability, Stockton College
Session 2 – Sports Stadiums (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"Betting on sustainability?"
This session will highlight how Philadelphia sports stadiums are driving change through their purchasing and supply chain, energy and waste decisions. In addition to these operational changes, many sports teams are using community outreach and leading by example in an effort to influence fans throughout the Philadelphia region. Specific examples include use of renewable energy, recycling and upgrades in energy efficiency.
- Moderator: Stephen Ashkin: Founder & CEO, Sustainability Dashboards, Inc.
- Carl Cherkin: VP of Business Relations, PPL Park / Philadelphia Union
- Dan Schupsky: Aquatics Coordinator and Assistant M&W Swim Coach, University of Pennsylvania
- Leonard Bonacci: VP, Event Services and Event Operations, Philadelphia Eagles
Session 3 – Cultural Institutions (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"Redefining Philadelphia culture"
This session will highlight the ways in which green building and sustainability are redefining Philadelphia cultural institutions. Attendees will hear from the Project Executive of the LEED Platinum Barnes Foundation (art museum) about how he used green building principles to meet the needs of the art, the museums budget and the environment. A representative from the Philadelphia Zoo will discuss how they are using polar bears to educate the public about energy conservation and climate change and how the Academy of Natural Sciences is using their institution to bring businesses together to work on corporate sustainability.
- Moderator: Heather Blakeslee: Deputy Executive Director, Communications & Strategic Initiatives, Delaware Valley Green Building Council
- Bill McDowell: Project Executive, Barnes Foundation
- Roland Wall: Senior Director, Environmental Initiatives, Academy of Natural Sciences
- Kristen Lewis-Waldron: Director of Education, Philadelphia Zoo
- Karen Young: Director, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
POWER UP TRACK (6th Floor 607):
Session 1 – Energy Sources and Uses (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"Shifting our power mix towards clean energy"
This session will highlight the supply and demand of our US power sources and uses, identifying the potential benefits of shifting our power mix towards cleaner energy. Panelists will enlighten the listeners on the benefits of cleaner energy and what new technology is on the horizon for wind, solar, and beyond, as well as the data base being updated and used to measure energy (CBECS).
- Moderator: Ken Kulak: Partner, Morgan Lewis
- Rob Watson: Chairman, CEO & Chief Scientist, EcoTech International
- George Henderson: Chief Commercial Officer, EverPower Wind
- Dean Musser: President & CEO, Tangent Energy Solutions, Inc.
Session 2 – Utilities and the Grid (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"Demand response – making money from the grid"
This session will highlight how demand response can help businesses make money by participating in reducing their energy use during peak weather times. Panelists will share their tips and expertise on what demand response and economic benefits are, how the program works in the PJM, what incentives are provided and how businesses can make the most of their participation.
- Moderator: Lane Burt: Policy Director, U.S. Green Building Council
- Nick Tornaritis: Business Development Manager, EnerNOC
- Laurie Actman: Deputy Director, Energy Efficient Building Hub (EEB Hub)
- Elinor Haider: Sales & Marketing Manager, Veolia Energy
- Kevin Keenan: Project Manager, Tozour
Session 3 – Electricity 101 (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"Intro to generation, distribution and usage"
This session will highlight the basics of how electricity is generated, distributed to the public and, ultimately used by the public and by buildings. Panelists will give insight into where electricity consumption occurs and what the usage of electricity may be in the future. The panelists will also give different perspectives from owning and operating buildings to distribution of electricity.
- Moderator: Jim Boyle: President & CEO, Sustainability Roundtable, Inc.
- Andrew Bakey: Regional Sales Manager, PPL EnergyPlus
- Phil Eastman, Jr.: Manager, Economic Development, PECO
- Don Haas: Director of Operations – Three Logan Square, Brandywine Realty Trust
DECODING GREEN TRACK (Lower Level 31):
Session 1 – Green Building Rating Systems (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"Unlocking the value of energy efficiency with Energy Star, the Better Buildings Challenge and more"
This session is an introduction of different green labels and what the LEED program is, how it was started and how it is used. The session will also feature other sustainability programs that help to promote green initiatives, as well as make data uniform for comparison across different fields. Panelists will explain the benefits of these programs and how the various green certifications/labels have helped them in their fields.
- Moderator: Rudi Miklosvary: EVP, Global Carbon Systems, Inc.
- Matt Weko: VP, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Jean Lupinacci: Chief, ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch, U.S. EPA
- Maria Vargas: Director, Department of Energy Better Buildings Challenge, U.S. Department of Energy
Session 2 – Codes and Disclosure Mandates (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"The key to market transformation?"
This session will highlight new energy and electric codes and disclosure mandates for construction of new and existing buildings. Panelists will discuss the likelihood of additional mandates and whether these mandates are necessary to drive a transformation in thinking regarding energy efficiency and the more sustainable use of space. Discussion on what drives transformation will be highlighted by the various expertise of the panelists in this field.
- Moderator: Abby O'Brien: Sales Executive, County Line Nurseries, Inc.
- Shari Shapiro: Associate, Cozen O'Connor
- Katherine Gajewski: Director, Mayor's Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia
- Cliff Majersik: Executive Director, Institute for Market Transformation
- Priscilla Richards: Program Manager New Construction, NYSERDA
Session 3 – LEED v4 (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"Moving towards net positive buildings"
This session will highlight what a net positive building is, how it is achieved and what challenges are presented. Panelists will give examples from the landlord/developer perspective, as well as from the organizations that help support their decisions on whether to attempt LEED certification. In particular, the program will discuss the upcoming changes in LEED v4 vs LEED v3 and provide an update on both the ongoing materials and plastics controversy and on the GSA's decision on LEED.
- Moderator: Janet Milkman: Executive Director, Delaware Valley Green Building Council
- Doug Gatlin: VP, LEED and Product Management, U.S. Green Building Council
- Jim Lutz: Senior VP of Development, Liberty Property Trust
- Michael Pavelsky: Associate & Sustainability Director, The Sheward Partnership
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY TRACK (6th Floor 606):
Session 1 – Metering and Automation (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"From basics to building the business case"
This session will highlight the benefits of metering and automation as a conduit to obtaining real-time data and visibility into the operations of today's commercial buildings. We'll build from how to access basic building data, to advanced analytics and predictive control strategies, to intelligent automation of building systems -- as well as present the business case for implementing these technologies in a single building and across an entire portfolio. Panelists will present case studies demonstrating metering, automation, and advanced control projects and discuss the benefits and challenges they encountered along the way.
- Moderator: Darlene Pope: President & CEO, CoR Advisors
- Matt Dugan: President, DVL Automation
- Olav Hegland: Senior Director, Energy & Sustainability, AtSite
- David Bovankovich: VP, Engineering & Business Development, E-MON
- Derek Johnson: VP of Global Operations, Building IQ
Session 2 – Your Home (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"Avoid energy waste and save money"
This session will highlight how individuals can become energy efficient in their own homes and save money and avoid waste. Panelists will give real examples of how to achieve these goals and help the homeowner with practical tips on energy efficiency.
- Moderator: Scott Downie: Principal, Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.
- Fred Hutchinson: CEO, Hutchinson
- Jeff Bartos: President & CEO, Mark Group
- Rich Selverian: CFO/COO & Business Director, Magrann & Associates
- Dave Hahn: Director of Construction & Corporate Operations, CPM Housing Group
Session 3 – Electric Vehicles (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"A realistic alternative to oil?"
This session will highlight the evolution of the electric vehicle and what the future holds for these machines. Panelists will discuss how realistic this form of alternative transportation is as an alternative to fossil fuel burning vehicles and/or CNG vehicles. Facts, history and determinations of future use will be discussed.
- Moderator: Peter Fontaine: Co-Chair, Energy, Environmental & Public Utility Practice Group, Cozen O'Connor
- Frank Reisenburger: Chair, Environmental & Real Estate Law Departments, Flaster Greenberg
- Marc Sobelman: Regional Manager, ECOtality
- Simon Hauger & Joseph Olivo: Teacher and Student, The Sustainability Workshop
- Bill Seltenheim: Chevrolet Product Trainer, GP Strategies
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRACK (Lower Level 32):
Session 1 – Natural Gas (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"PA Promised Land: Fact or Fiction / Marcellus: Boom or Bust"
This session will highlight the positives and negatives of drilling and fracking for natural gas in Pennsylvania. The panelists will also discuss the role Pennsylvania will likely play in the natural gas arena as a generator, distributor and shipper. They will also discuss Marcellus Shale and the impact that Marcellus Shale as already had on Pennsylvania and the region.
- Moderator: Andrew Maykuth: Business News Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer
- Andrew Place: Corporate Director of Energy & Environment, EQT Corporation
- Jay Duffy: Staff Attorney, Clean Air Council
- Mike Meloy: Partner, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox
Session 2 – Green Infrastructure (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"Rethinking roads, bridges and waterways"
This session will highlight the existing state of our infrastructure and how we can rethink infrastructure in the region by focusing on greener alternatives in the reconstruction/upgrading of our roads, bridges and waterways. Panelists will give key information on what can be done; how it can be done and how likely it is to happen in our region. They will also highlight the pros and open questions of greener infrastructure.
- Moderator: Joe Manko: Partner, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox
- Christine Knapp: Director of Strategic Partnerships, Philadelphia Water Department
- Mark Celoni: VP & Office Director, Philadelphia, Pennoni
- Barry Seymour: Executive Director, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
- Andy Kricun: Executive Director & Chief Engineer, Camden County Municipal Utility Authority
Session 3 – WTF: Waste, Trash and Fuel (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"Is zero waste possible?"
This session will highlight the various ways to dispose waste and trash and if zero waste is really practical. Panelists will lend their expertise in the area of recycling/diversion to weigh in on what is entailed in zero waste achievement and if it is possible for all types of organizations to achieve. Listeners will benefit from panelists experience, as well as be educated on trash to energy, e-waste and recycling.
- Moderator: Tad Radzinski: President, Sustainable Solutions Corp.
- Tara Hemmer: Area VP, Waste Management
- Mike McGuire: Enterprise Account Executive, Business Solutions Group, MPC
- Dieter Scheel: VP, Business Development, Sustainable Waste Solutions
- Rocco D'Antonio: CEO, Organic Diversion
BUILDING THE BUSINESS CASE TRACK (Lower Level 34):
Session 1 – Corporate Sustainability (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
"Where's the value?"
This session will highlight what, if any, value an organization derives by engaging and executing on a corporate sustainability plan. Panelists will discuss the positives and negatives of getting corporations on board with corporate-wide sustainability. Listeners will hear examples of success stories and what was done to achieve corporate sustainability, as well as key challenges faced. Panelists will also discuss their own view of how they analyzed the cost/benefit analysis on these programs.
- Moderator: Bill Sisson: Director of Sustainability, United Technologies Research Center
- Bennett Thomas: VP of Finance & Sustainability, Hersha Hospitality Trust
- Nada Sutic: Director of Sustainability, Strategic Resources Group, Bentall Kennedy
- Nicholas Stolatis: Senior Director of Global Sustainability & Enterprise Initiatives, TIAA-CREFF Global Real Estate
- Michael Barry: Sustainability Program Manager, Marketing Development, Bloomberg
Session 2 – Incentives and Funding Sources (10:10 – 11:10 AM)
"Reducing the payback period"
This session will highlight to the importance of utilizing existing funding sources at the state and federal levels in order to make an energy efficient or renewable project more attractive and/or more feasible. Panelists will speak to the realities of new legislation and/or modifications to existing programs to help reduce payback periods and other ways to fund incentives.
- Moderator: Jeffrey Alpaugh: Managing Director, Global Real Estate Practice Leader, Marsh & McLennan Companies
- Anne Nevins: Senior VP, Marketing Development, PIDC
- Duane Desiderio: VP & Counsel, Real Estate Roundtable
- Terry Hudgins: Senior Manager, Climate Change & Sustainable Services, Ernst & Young
- Ed Hutchinson: President, Hutchinson Mechanical Services
Session 3 – Case Study: Empire State Building (11:20 – 12:20 PM)
"Behind the scenes of this deep retrofit"
This session will highlight and provide a case study of a major retrofit projects such as the Empire State Building and what the relevant systems and their payback period are. Panelists will discuss the process of achieving a greener retrofit, as well as the challenges faced. Panelists will give practical tips on what to do to ensure companywide management, the most beneficial pay back for your money, and how the project can save you and your company time, money and frustration.
- Moderator: Wendy Fok: Project Director, NRDC, Center for Market Innovation
- Ajay Raju: Partner, Reed Smith
- Matt Weko: VP, Jones Lang LaSalle


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An introduction to Contemporary Wushu
To put things simply, contemporary wushu is the modernised version of traditional Shaolin kung fu. It is a modern day sport / martial art rooted firmly in the ancient martial and cultural arts of China. Wu translates as war or military, shu translates as arts or skills. Therefore 'wushu means martial arts.
No martial art exemplifies the art as much as contemporary wushu does. With its beautiful postures, spectacular jumping techniques and variety of exotic weapons and forms, wushu is both exciting to watch and to do. You may not be familiar with the name but chances are you have already seen some wushu, as it is definitely the current martial art of choice for the movies and media. Wushu is not only about flashy moves, however, the focus of the training is on the development of strong, powerful basics and martial application of the techniques.
Benefits for health and recreation
Contemporary wushu is an excellent form of exercise for men, women and children. Training in wushu improves strength, stamina, agility, flexibility, co-ordination, speed, mental concentration, confidence, spirit and reactions. The movements are interesting to learn and fun to practice. When beginning wushu the majority of training is practiced alone rather than with a partner as the focus is on developing students at their own pace. Only when a student reaches a reasonable level and feels ready in themselves is sparring introduced. Of course, being a martial art it is useful for self defence. Wushu is certainly not an easy art to learn and the training is hard but the rewards are worth the efforts for those who persevere.
Olympic sport of the future
While many people who practice wushu do so for recreation and self defence and will never enter competition, this aspect is of interest to some. The internationally established sport side of wushu is divided into two main categories 'taolu and sanshou. Taolu (forms) competition involves a competitor performing a routine of movements, barehand or with a weapon, and they are given a score for their performance based on difficulty, speed, power, martial spirit, etc. Sanshou is free fighting under controlled conditions utilising practical wushu technique against an opponent - punches, kicks, sweeps and throws are used to score points or knock out the opponent. Weapons are not used in san shou! Wushu athletes usually specialise in either taolu or sanshou for competition, although some do both.
Attempts to include wushu into the Olympics have so far been unseccessful. But all is not lost, there will be a wushu competition held the same time as the Olympics in Beijing which will be organised by the IOC (Internatonal Olympic Committee). Winners of this competiton will receive medals but these medals will not be counted towards the final tally for the represented countries. This will hopefully give wushu good worldwide coverage and move it a step closer to becoming an official Olympic Sport.
3 week Trial Period.
First Class Free followed by £6 per session. After the trial period, for safety and legal reasons, we ask you to become a full member in order to continue training with us.
At Jin Long, we believe everyone who joins us would hope to gain and improve the level of his/her martial arts training and understanding. We believe good quality training is achieved from regular training. This is why the "Pay as you come" is not best encouraged, and the payment system is worked out so that "the more you do the cheaper it is" for those who loves training and have good commitment towards training.
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One session (2hrs) per week for 6 months
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Two sessions (2hrs each) per week for 6 months
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As many sessions as you like for 6 months
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What our membership gives you:
Firstly and most importantly our membership covers you for insurance whilst you are training (member to member public liability, and personal injury). In addition, annual membership to Jin Long Chinese Martial Arts Academy includes:
- access to gradings, seminars and special events throughout the year.
- discounts on classes, uniforms, equipments and seminars offered by us.
- annual membership to BCCMA (British Council for Chinese Martial Arts – a Sports Council recognised governing body), which entitles you to enter Governing Body National Championships and chance of selection to National Team to represent the UK at European and World Championships.
Terms & conditions
1. Extra classes you attend which are not included in the payment scheme you have signed up for will be charged at a standard price (£8.00/session) unless you have signed up for the payment Scheme 3 in which case any extra classes you attend will be free of charge.
2. All payments are non-refundable after 10 days. However, in the event of serious illness/injury and you are unable to train for more than a month then that proportion of your money will be refunded. In the event of you moving away the remaining fees will be refunded. You must provide evidence for this.


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ROME – Beaten-down 10th seed Kei Nishikori withdrew as expected from the Rome Masters on Monday with the lower-back complaint which plagued him in his weekend Madrid final loss to Rafael Nadal.
Nishikori, the first player from Japan to break into the ATP top 10 as a result of a strong clay season, had been expected to withdraw after being unable to finish the Spanish final against Nadal, who took the trophy 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 on retirement.
Nishikori now has a fortnight to be ready for the French Open after winning a clay title last month in Barcelona and playing the match of his life against Nadal.
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Frank Marshall Directing The Longest Night
A real-shipwreck drama
Though he's more usually found working as one of the best-known producers in the film industry, Frank Marshall has occasionally stepped behind the camera to make his own projects, directing the likes of Eight Below, Arachnaphobia and Alive. He'll channel the spirit of that real-life latter outing for a new project, shipwreck tale The Longest Night.
Paramount has bought the rights to Sean Flynn's 2008 GQ article, which chronicles a Coast Guard rescue operation that braved seemingly impossible odds. An Alaskan trawler sank on Easter Sunday of that year, pitching its 47-strong crew into frigid waters 6,000 feet deep and more than 180 miles from the shore. With 15-foot swells hampering their job, the Coast Guard team still managed to rescue 42 of the souls on the stricken boat.
Jonathan Lemkin, who has written such films as Lethal Weapon 4 and Shooter, adapted the script, which Marshall will shoot assuming he finds time between producing Jurassic World and the many other films he's involved with. It all sounds not a million miles away from the potentially Chris Pine-starring The Finest Hours, which we reported on a couple of days ago, so we may have competing Coast Guard dramas headed our way.


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